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Julie F
I'm interested in history (mostly European), I like to read, walk my dog, and I like to not stress out about stuff. I also try as best as I can to live by the Golden Rule (Do unto others as you would have them do unto you). And I like to answer questions as helpfully as I can:)
Pourquoi on voit le mot "comédients" avec un "t"?
Ce mot viens de revenir d'une traductrice et elle a mis le "t" au lieu de dire "comédiens".
Depuis quand il a le "t"?
4 AnswersLangues9 years agoIf I transfer files over to an external hard drive, does that free up space in my computer's memory?
I bought an external hard drive, thinking that if I move photos and music files over, that would free up space. I don't think it does.
Or are external hard drives only used when working at different computers.
8 AnswersAdd-ons1 decade agoDo Olympic athletes receive "swag" (gifts) from the host country?
Do they receive gifts like actors do at events like the Oscars? Do they get keychains, mugs, sweatshirts?
2 AnswersOlympics1 decade agoQue veux dire l'expression "Top chrono"?
Quelqu'un l'a utilisé quand il avait fini de travailler, et j'ai de la misère à comprendre.
3 AnswersLangues1 decade agoWhat's the classical music playing in the commercial for National Geographic channel in HD?
They've got a commercial on their own channel, advertising that we can get National Geographic in HD, and it features animals, birds, insects, etc...
I want to know what the classical music composition they use as background (there is no voice over during the ad).
5 AnswersClassical1 decade agoDo you still believe in the use of corn-based ethanol when you know it's taking food out of people's mouths?
And the fact that so little is produced each year that it hardly makes a difference in the pollution levels? And I'm not arguing that more corn should be grown for use in our cars.
12 AnswersAlternative Fuel Vehicles1 decade agoIs driving on cobbled streets hard on a car? The tires? The suspension?
We watch Coronation Street and watching that made us wonder?
4 AnswersOther - Cars & Transportation1 decade agoOn an engagement ring, there's the symbol "Pw18K", what does it mean?
I thought it possibly meant Platinum with 18k gold, but I'd like someone's knowledgeable opinion. Thank you.
8 AnswersFashion & Accessories1 decade agoWhat is the French word for sphygmomanometer?
I know what it does (blood pressure cuff) and I have its definition, but I was wondering if there is a French word for it.
5 AnswersLanguages1 decade agoHow can I make a cake mix denser, less fluffy?
I prefer a denser chocolate cake, so what should I do to a cake mix (like Duncan Hines or Betty Crocker) to make it thicker?
7 AnswersCooking & Recipes1 decade agoHow is Vimy Ridge translated into French?
I've looked on translation websites, but found nothing. I am trying to translate "He was wounded at Vimy Ridge in April of 1918".
4 AnswersLanguages1 decade agoIs Janice Battersby from Coronation Street a Chav?
I think she might be, simply because of her jewelry, but I'm not sure.
21 AnswersSoap Operas1 decade agoWhat over-used phrase/word of 2007 drives you around the bend?
One of mine would be "At the end of the day..."
Let me hear yours!
6 AnswersWords & Wordplay1 decade agoCan someone help make the following recipe healthier?
Carrot cookies
1 cup of sifted pastry flour
1 cup sifted whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
half-teaspoon of nutmeg
2 cups of quick-cooking rolled oats
1 cup raisins
half-cup chopped walnuts
half-cup shortening
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup corn syrup
2 well-beaten eggs.
The ingredients I don't like are the shortening and the corn syrup. What could be used as a substitute? This recipe is from the late 1960s.
Thanks to everybody who helps!
8 AnswersCooking & Recipes1 decade agoWhat can be done with a bar of soap that doesn't lather?
I have two, really big bars of fancy soap, but they don't lather!
Has anyone ever shaved them off and added them to a container with a bit of water to make liquid soap? Does that work?
9 AnswersCleaning & Laundry1 decade agoDo you prefer religious Christmas songs or non-religious ones?
I must say that I prefer religious ones. Although Alvin and The Chipmunks Christmas song really gets to me everytime!
16 AnswersChristmas1 decade agoWhat's your favourite Christmas food?
Favourite dessert?
Favourite meal?
15 AnswersPolls & Surveys1 decade ago