Archive for August, 2009

What is the word that I am looking for that involves the withholding of information?

August 31, 2009 - 2:53 pm 4 Comments

I know there’s a word that is used to categorize an individual when the individual has withheld information about any illegal activities. I believe the word starts with "c". Does anyone know what the word is I’m looking for here?

It could be "conspiracy," but that requires some action in addition to withholding info. "Obstruction of Justice" is a criminal charge against those who actively lie when asked for inf. The historic common law charge was "Misprison of Felony," the concealment of a felony, but almost no one uses that term these days.

How do you make the albanian cake that’s pronounced something like ‘baklav’?

August 31, 2009 - 2:53 pm 5 Comments

Do you have a recipe please? Or if you even know how to spell it properly that will be a great help so I can search for it. Thankyou!

I believe the spelling is Baklava try this and if it don’t work Google it.

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough
1 pound chopped nuts
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup honey

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F(175 degrees C). Butter the bottoms and sides of a 9×13 inch pan.
Chop nuts and toss with cinnamon. Set aside. Unroll phyllo dough. Cut whole stack in half to fit pan. Cover phyllo with a dampened cloth to keep from drying out as you work. Place two sheets of dough in pan, butter thoroughly. Repeat until you have 8 sheets layered. Sprinkle 2 – 3 tablespoons of nut mixture on top. Top with two sheets of dough, butter, nuts, layering as you go. The top layer should be about 6 – 8 sheets deep.
Using a sharp knife cut into diamond or square shapes all the way to the bottom of the pan. You may cut into 4 long rows the make diagonal cuts. Bake for about 50 minutes until baklava is golden and crisp.
Make sauce while baklava is baking. Boil sugar and water until sugar is melted. Add vanilla and honey. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
Remove baklava from oven and immediately spoon sauce over it. Let cool. Serve in cupcake papers. This freezes well. Leave it uncovered as it gets soggy if it is wrapped up.

How much does a translator earns in Singapore?

August 31, 2009 - 2:53 pm 4 Comments

I’m learning Japanese at the moment and hopes to make a career change to something that uses the language, like translator spoken or written. But is the job tough? How do I break into that field with no experience in translating? Do I need other qualification?

it depends on ur company

Where can I find good practice for Latin translations?

August 31, 2009 - 2:53 pm 1 Comment

I am currently studying Latin and want a little more practice at translating latin texts. I want the sort of translations that are usually one paragraph and is suitable for a yr 12 level. Thanks

If you require any more information, please ask.

Borrow some textbooks and translate the exercises and readings in the text.

Google Latin Readings for samples at various levels of difficulty.

How do you make greek coffee?

August 31, 2009 - 2:52 pm 5 Comments

I had it several times in a small restaraunt operated by a Greek family. It is thick and flavored. Stronger than espresso. The cook would not share his recipe.

Greek coffee is easy to make. First, measure the required cups of water into the briki. The measure should be one of the cups that the coffee is going to be served in. It is advisable not to make more than 3-4 small cups of coffee at a time.
Greek coffee can be made in four different ways. He can be sketos (without sugar, strong and bitter), metrios (medium, usually with one teaspoonful of sugar), glykys or vari glykos (almost honey-sweet) and glykys vrastos – sweet but boiled more then once so it loses most of its froth. Depending on which art of Greek Coffee you like, measure and add into the briki the coffee, a teaspoonful of coffee per cup, and the sugar. For a medium coffee the best balance is to add the same amount of sugar as coffee. Put the briki on a low heat and stir its contents a little, until the coffee is diluted in the water. Hold the briki by the handle all the time as it boils so quickly and spills everywhere. Watch it starting to rise with a bubbly foam. Let it rise – and don’t panic! – until it reaches the lips of the briki and then immediately withdraw from the heat. Once the coffee has been made, let it stand for one minute to allow the coffee grounds to settle at the bottom of the briki. Pour a little in each cup, to distribute the froth in all the cups. Then proceed and just fill them up to the brim.
Greek coffee is never stirred once it has been made and served and is drunk slowly. Serve it together with a glass of cold water.

John

How do I get into Windows XP without a password?

August 31, 2009 - 2:52 pm 10 Comments

My father recently passed away and I need to get into his computer mostly for sentimental reasons.

He has a log in password which I don’t know.

Is there any way I can get into and log in some other way?

This happened to one of my friend and he got in without much problems, but he forgot how!

Thanks for any assistance.

I am sorry to hear about your loss. The following a full explanation of how to proceed:

1. Place your Windows XP CD in your cd-rom and start your computer (it’s assumed here that your XP CD is bootable – as it should be – and that you have your bios set to boot from CD)

2. Keep your eye on the screen messages for booting to your cd Typically, it will be “Press any key to boot from cd”

3. Once you get in, the first screen will indicate that Setup is inspecting your system and loading files.

4. When you get to the Welcome to Setup screen, press ENTER to Setup Windows now

5. The Licensing Agreement comes next – Press F8 to accept it.

6. The next screen is the Setup screen which gives you the option to do a Repair.

It should read something like “If one of the following Windows XP installations is damaged, Setup can try to repair it”

Use the up and down arrow keys to select your XP installation (if you only have one, it should already be selected) and press R to begin the Repair process.

7. Let the Repair run. Setup will now check your disks and then start copying files which can take several minutes.

8. Shortly after the Copying Files stage, you will be required to reboot. (this will happen automatically – you will see a progress bar stating “Your computer will reboot in 15 seconds”

9. During the reboot, do not make the mistake of “pressing any key” to boot from the CD again! Setup will resume automatically with the standard billboard screens and you will notice Installing Windows is highlighted.

10. Keep your eye on the lower left hand side of the screen and when you see the Installing Devices progress bar, press SHIFT + F10. This is the security hole! A command console will now open up giving you the potential for wide access to your system.

11. At the prompt, type NUSRMGR.CPL and press Enter. Voila! You have just gained graphical access to your User Accounts in the Control Panel.

12. Now simply pick the account you need to change and remove or change your password as you prefer. If you want to log on without having to enter your new password, you can type control userpasswords2 at the prompt and choose to log on without being asked for password. After you’ve made your changes close the windows, exit the command box and continue on with the Repair (have your Product key handy).

13. Once the Repair is done, you will be able to log on with your new password (or without a password if you chose not to use one or if you chose not to be asked for a password). Your programs and personalized settings should remain intact.

I tested the above on Windows XP Pro with and without SP1 and also used this method in a real situation where someone could not remember their password and it worked like a charm to fix the problem. This security hole allows access to more than just user accounts. You can also access the Registry and Policy Editor, for example. And its gui access with mouse control. Of course, a Product Key will be needed to continue with the Repair after making the changes, but for anyone intent on gaining access to your system, this would be no problem.

And in case you are wondering, NO, you cannot cancel install after making the changes and expect to logon with your new password.

Cancelling will just result in Setup resuming at bootup and your changes will be lost.

Ok, now that your logon problem is fixed, you should make a point to prevent it from ever happening again by creating a Password Reset Disk. This is a floppy disk you can use in the event you ever forget your log on password. It allows you to set a new password.

Here’s how to create one if your computer is NOT on a domain:

* Go to the Control Panel and open up User Accounts.
* Choose your account (under Pick An Account to Change) and under Related Tasks, click "Prevent a forgotten password".
* This will initiate a wizard.
* Click Next and then insert a blank formatted floppy disk into your A: drive.
* Click Next and enter your logon password in the password box.
* Click Next to begin the creation of your Password disk.
* Once completed, label and save the disk to a safe place

How to Log on to your PC Using Your Password Reset Disk

Start your computer and at the logon screen, click your user name and leave the password box blank or just type in anything. This will bring up a Logon Failure box and you will then see the option to use your Password Reset disk to create a new password. Click it which will initiate the Password Reset wizard. Insert your password reset disk into your floppy drive and follow the wizard which will let you choose a new password to use for your account.

Note: If your computer is part of a domain, the procedure for creating a password disk is different.

See here for step by step instructions: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;306214&

How do you train yourself not to translate everything to english in your head when learning a new language?

August 31, 2009 - 2:52 pm 8 Comments

You know you’ve mastered a language when you think in that language. But it’s hard because I hear the words, then automatically try to translate into English in my head before I process what was said. Doesn’t this slow down my comprehension?

Yes, it slows down your comprehension, but it also clarifies your comprehension.

You can only get there, or at least *I* can only get there, by constant practice, living immersed, or forcing some sort of immersion.

Chat, going to places where the language is spoken pretty exclusively, practice online, radio, television and movies, when possible, using programs where you can actually communicate with natives. All good options.

Tokio Hotel – 1000 Meere Good english translation sub

August 31, 2009 - 8:14 am 12 Comments

Translated by someone who actually speaks English and German fluently.
Please note that due to imagery used in songs, which does not always translate as nicely, or words that don’t even exist in the other language, a 1:1 translation would never be possible -__-
For example ‘das Meer’ is actually the sea, but that doesnt sound great in english. Ocean sounds nicer. (Ocean in German, for anyone who wants to know is ‘Ozean’) You see where i’m coming from?
I gave it my best shot. I can tell you its better than many many other translations I have seen on youtube.

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Rodendan ciganska muzika 2008

August 31, 2009 - 8:14 am 25 Comments

Rodjendan

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Greek Season 2 Episode 11 Part 1

August 31, 2009 - 8:14 am 25 Comments

Part 1/5

Episode Featuring Jesse McCartney

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