CQ

When I was a kid - about 30 years ago - I rarely got a shock from static electricity by touching the car or anything else. In the last 10 or so years, every time I touch my car, other doors, or even shelves in the supermarket I get quite an electric shock. Does anyone know why this would suddenly start within the last 10 years? Could the EMFs from cell phones or computers have something to do with this?

In the past year, there have been several kids in my subdivision trashing the neighborhood - throwing garbage all over, and coconuts they knock off trees, and worst of all, they terrorize the neighborhood ducks and their chicks. One day, about 15 kids smashed one ducks eggs to bits and their parents just watched. The parents let their dogs run loose (and just stand there laughing as the dogs try to attack the ducks) or if they have them on a leash, they bring them to pee on my fence. I am a single woman. A lot of them are aware of that and how I feel. I tried talking to the association after I saw the parents attitudes, but they didnt offer much help. The past 2 weeks Ive had to repair my tires 3 times after finding 4 nails in them. What can I do (seriously)? Is what theyre doing to the ducks illegal? I just feel like Im in the twilight zone...people are so incredibly inconsiderate and mean these days.

Try to be concise, but give examples if you must. I am basically trying to get a survey of general public knowledge. Thanks.

I was looking for it on Google Earth and couldnt see it. Is this normal?

Ive used apps like Bryce before and it took forever to render anything, even on my fastest PC (Pent III, 3 Mhz, 512 RAM...). I know there are many factors, but can someone give me some advice? Maybe what kind of graphics card with how much memory, etc.? Or is it only practical to render on a network? THANK YOU!!!

I have a friend who has a cat with a minor rash on his nose. I have used Benadene on minor rashes on my dogs before but I was wondering if this might help the cat or if anyone knows if it might be harmful to him? Thanks.

If a Canadian goes home after a 6 months stay in the U.S., is there a minimum time he/she has to be out of the U.S. before he/she can re-renter? If so, how long? Thank you.