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November 11

Music Question

Does anybody know what Bruce Springsteen album the song made famous by Manfred Man "Blinded by the light" was on? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.59.88.183 (talk) 00:09, 11 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The song debuted in 1973 on Springsteen's first album, Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.. More info can be found on the article for the song "Blinded by the Light". / edg ☺ ☭ 01:00, 11 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

It's one of those rare songs where the cover version is hugely better than the original. DuncanHill 03:40, 11 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

You mean it sold better than the original. Whether it actually is better is in the ear of the listener. — Michael J 06:08, 11 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

No, it actually is better. I have impeccable taste. DuncanHill 15:31, 11 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

No, I think you must actually have peccable taste, because I prefer the original. --LarryMac | Talk 14:39, 12 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

heartbreaker and number 1 singles

ok i was lookin on wikipedia when i was on missy elliot's wikipedia and on her discography it said that the heartbreaker remix hit number one did that mean that the remix hit number one or the original also. Both missy and da brat worked on that soo if it was a number one shouldnt they be listed at havin a number one single? also missy worked on lady marmalade that hit number one sooo she is included in the artist credits soo did that count as a number one for her??????????????????????????? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.233.217.205 (talk) 00:48, 11 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Honda Civic commercial song

There's a Honda Civic commercial in which the voiceover asks if you remember the first time your parents left you in charge of the house and it shows the kids playing video games. Then it asks if you would do anything differently and it shows the kids throwing a party. Then it asks if you remember your first new car and it shows the kid (older now) walking out on his porch, picking up a magazine, and looking at his new Civic, and then shows clips of driving it etc. Then it asks if you could have a second chance would would you do differently and it shows the kid walking out on his porch, picking up a magazine, and he still has the Civic (ie he has no regrets about buying it). All the while there is a piano rock/emo song playing in the background and for the life of me I can't figure out who sings it. I would post a link to the video of the commercial, but I can't find it and it appears that the video has been removed from YouTube/Google video for copyright enfringement. Please, help me figure out what song is in the commercial.

It sounds like its Something Corporate/Jack's Mannequin (sp?) but thus far that has got me nowhere. Grant.alpaugh 06:28, 11 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I found an extended cut of the commercial, and it has MUCH clearer enunciation of the lyrics to the song.

http://video.aol.com/video-detail/honda-civic-second-chance/151430292

Grant.alpaugh 07:14, 11 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Paint It, Black

Why does this song have a comma in its name? --Masamage ♫ 07:18, 11 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Supposedly it started with a mistake by Decca records, with the comma making its debut on the original single. The reason it was added is unknown, but the mistake (if that's what it is) propagated to some (but not all) subsequent releases. The only sources I can find for this are a Keith Richards quote saying the label added it. / edg ☺ ☭ 08:00, 11 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, interesting. That should be in the article; maybe I'll try to add it later, unless someone who knows more wants to. --Masamage ♫ 20:38, 11 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Steppenwolf

Were any of the members of the band Steppenwolf in recovery when they recorded the song "Pusher Man"?[[ 15:25, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

Dunno, but Hoyt Axton wrote the song (it's called The Pusher), and he'd battled drug and alcohol addiction; I wonder what the timeline is? --jpgordon^∇∆∇∆ 15:39, 11 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Question about song lyrics

What is the meaning of the song lyrics of "Hotel California" by the Eagles?Pattersrp 18:36, 11 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

We have an article about the song that discusses this very thing. Dismas|^(talk) 21:24, 11 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

American Gangster

I just saw the movie American Gangster and I know it was based on a true story. I was curious to know which parts of the movie were not true? For example, did he really get arrest outside of the church? Just curious

149.15.106.144 23:29, 11 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

See Frank Lucas (drug lord) for more on the real person. Rmhermen 01:07, 12 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

November 12

BBC/Dr Who on hi-def disc?

Are there any plans for the BBC to bring the new Dr Who to high-def disc? (I'd prefer HD-DVD as it's region free). Has the BBC released any other shows on hi-def? --72.202.150.92 05:11, 12 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

It's unlikely as the new Dr Who isn't filmed in high def. There's no benefit (other than storage capacity) for an HD release. Torchwood, however, is filmed in HD and could conceivably be released in an HD format. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 65.91.98.102 (talk) 17:55, 12 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Can you provide some citation that Dr Who isn't shot on HD? It's certainly not filmed, but it's not using SD video either. It has the same visual artifacts as HD video during night time scenes, when blue LEDs are recorded and when characters are running on screen. --24.249.108.133 21:32, 12 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I recommend you hold of on buying a hi-def system. You don't want to be stuck with a HD-DVD system when eventually everything switches to Blu-ray. I seriously hope that last thing won't happen, but it's better to be safe than sorry. - Mgm|^(talk) 20:27, 14 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your opinion about Blu-Ray. But I have both systems and I prefer HD-DVD because it's region free. Hince, I want Dr Who on HD-DVd because I can buy it from UK retailers and play it in USA. --24.249.108.133 18:19, 15 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

TV shows based off of advertisments

Aside from Cavemen (TV series), has this really ever been done? Di Gi Charat is the only other thing that I can think of.--SeizureDog 06:40, 12 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Well, not in exactly the same way, but Transformers, He-Man, and probably any other morning cartoon... Adam Bishop 08:11, 12 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The film Johnny English was based on a credit-card advertisement. DuncanHill 09:23, 12 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Baby Bob. --Jeffrey O. Gustafson - Shazaam! - <*> 11:17, 12 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I bet this come up as a red link, but... Lazarus and Dingwall. -88.111.39.199 23:24, 13 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Michael Landon's Jacket

I recall reading an article about a man who had bought a leather jacket once belonging to Michael Landon at an auction. The man who bought the jacket requested that he be buried in it. I can't remember who it was for the life of me. Any ideas? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 130.126.211.89 (talk) 08:53, 12 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I don't know, but this raises a question of my own that I just have to know; "Why?" Beekone 15:35, 12 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

To create a puzzle for martian archaeologists, perhaps. —Tamfang 00:29, 13 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Egyptian Pyramids

How were the Egyptian Pyramids made? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 149.15.175.24 (talk) 18:09, 12 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia has an article on everything -- sometimes it just takes a while to figure out where it is. In this case, the Egyptian pyramids article doesn't make it obvious where to go (I'll fix that right now by adding a link!), but the article you want is Egyptian pyramid construction techniques. --M @r ē ino 18:28, 12 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I read about blocks being pulled up along clay/sand inclines that were later removed, but it seems theories about pyramid building are still a matter of contention among experts. The article will help you with some ideas, but it won't give you a definitive answer. - Mgm|^(talk) 20:25, 14 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Name of rifle used in Mission Impossible 3

During the bridge scene, Tom Cruise assembles an advanced-looking assult rifle. Is that an actual rifle model or a fictional design made just for the movie? --24.249.108.133 21:37, 12 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Heckler & Koch G36 —Wayward ^Talk 22:31, 12 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Are you sure it's not an XM8 rifle? The G36 looks different from the movie (at least the Wikipedia photo does). --24.249.108.133 22:58, 12 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

No its entierly a G36. Eskater11 23:52, 12 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Confirm, same rifle, our armory has a few, and if you listen you can hear Rhames say, "Ethan, there's a G36 in the truck!" —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.181.220.236 (talk) 16:34, 13 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

This is a bit of a thread-hijack, but I was wondering if anyone knew what gun Biel's character used after her airplane was shot down. I recall it being a relatively potent weapon, but compact. Coult it be the MP7? --Mdwyer 21:01, 13 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Are you talking about Stealth? --24.249.108.133 18:10, 14 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Yes. I forgot to link it. In the meantime, I've found some other sites that suggest that it was, indeed, an MP7. --Mdwyer 20:55, 15 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

November 13

lord of the flies

i have 2 questions in "lord of the flies"

1. How does Golding "the writer" show that there are children of different ages and experience just by recording their spoken language?

2. Find examples in the novel of language which creates a strong sense of unpleasantness of life on the island?

please answer me as soon as possible thank you

^Haboosh

Have you tried reading the book? I'm sure that is what your teacher would like you to do!--193.195.0.102 00:11, 13 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

An excellent suggestion. The reader might also try Lord of the Flies, incidently I mentioned this book at work today - first time i've mentioned it in years. I'd say it's spooky but it isn't, it's just a coincidence. Either way both questions sound very simple. Different language will be used by older/more experience children and more infantile/naïve language by the younger children - that is unless the writer wanted to show off a younger child as bright/an older child as childish. Second question look for powerful unpleasant words, shouldn't be too hard. Good luck ny156uk 20:44, 13 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Which website shown on 60 Minutes Show ?

On the 60 minutes show this Sunday (Australia), there was a report shown about some youth following the stunts done in the movie(s) "Jackass". And there was one guy who owned a site which hosted stunts of these guys. Does anyone have the URL of that website.

Thanks, Nikhil. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Nikhilthemacho (talk • contribs) 00:44, 13 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

what leadership roll does ian thorpe play

im stuck on this part of my homework ive asked everyone but they dont understand what it means can you help me get through this part —Preceding unsigned comment added by 124.186.40.72 (talk) 00:58, 13 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

It may be a reference to his charity, which aims to alleviate illness in children. You can find out more about the charity here [1]. DuncanHill 01:03, 13 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

prem singh charan poet and painter

his bio-data,including all exhibitions164.100.153.254 06:35, 13 November 2007 (UTC) Born 1963,Jodhpur.Poet and painter.Oil paintings selected by Rajasthan lalit Kala Academy,Jaipur,Rajasthan ,India for 46th and 49th Annual State Exhibition in 2005 and 2007.Participated in International Artists workshop organised byJawahar Kala Kendra Jaipur ,Rajasthan Lalit Kala academy and Vyom art gallery Jaipur in Jan 2007 in which 16 participents from England ,Germany and India participated[reply]

10 solo exhibition . 4 group shows.As freelancer art critic wrote for The Hindustan Times ,Times of India,Dainik navajyoti (all Jaipur editions in 2003-2005. BSc,MBA Group Shows of paintings 1991"In Search of Talent" organized by Vadhera Art Gallery, Defense Colony, New Delhi. 2002"Akar" Ajmer,Rajasthan

One - Man Shows of Water-Colours & Oils

1991, June Vadhera Art Gallery, D-39, Defense Colony, New Delhi. 1994 Rajasthan Lalit Kala Academy, Ram Niwas Bag, Jaipur 2002 Jawahar Kala Kendra, JLN Marg, Jaipur 2004 JAWAHAR KALA KENDRA ,JAIPUR

2004 TA BLU, HOTEL CLARKS AMER,JAIPUR 2006 TIGER DEN, SAWAI MADHOPUR,Rajasthan 2007 TIGER DEN, SAWAI MADHOPUR,Rajasthan 2007 22-24 Oct 2007 Solo Exhibition at Sukriti Art Gallery,Jawahar Kala Kendra,Jaipur 2007 Nov 4th, TIGER_TALK FROM RANTHAMBHORE painting exhibition at hotel dev vilas sawi madhopur

1jan-30 Jan 2008 NY

Interviews published

1. Patrika, Rajasthan Patrika, Jaipur 17 .04.94 by, K.B. Swaroop 2. Lokmat Times, Maharashtra, 1994, K.B. Swarup 3. Itwari Patrika, Rajasthan Patrika, Jaipur, 13.03.94 by, C.P.Sharma

4. Turning Point, Rajasthan Patrika, Jaipur 16.10. 20000 by, Ritu Sharma

Articles (art criticism) on painting exhibition held at Vadhera Art Gallery, New Delhi, In June,1991

1. Hindustan TimesDt.9th June, 1991 By Krishana Chaitanya 2. Economic Times Dt.17th June, 1991 By A.K. Dutta 3. Times of IndiaDt.16th June, 1991 By Renuka

ART CRITICISM BY ARTIST PUBLISHED IN

Hindustn Times 5 The Times of India 5 Dainik Navjyoti 4 —Preceding unsigned comment added by 164.100.153.254 (talk) 06:45, 13 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Is there a question here? Exxolon 19:16, 13 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

- It appears to be a CV or resume. Not sure who'd want to hire an illiterate art critic, though. Matt Deres (talk) 01:23, 19 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Females voicing males

I was astounded to see that Naota from FLCL is voiced by Barbara Goodson. Look at her picture and then watch up to 1:00 of this FLCL episode-part (he's the 12 year old kid in the blue windbreaker). I just can't believe it.. is it really her? It sounds like a male.. how does she do that?! --⁪ffroth 07:00, 13 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I can't view the video from where I am now but both her article here and her page at the IMDb confirm that she's the voice of this Naota person. It's not so outlandish, after all one of the most popular male animated characters of all time is voiced by a woman. Dismas|^(talk) 07:16, 13 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Very common for women to voice young male characters in cartoons as there voices don't break like a real young male's would eventually. Exxolon 19:15, 13 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Not just Bart, but all the other male children on the Simpsons too - Milhouse (Pamela Hayden), Ralph (also Cartwright), Nelson (Cartwright again), Rod and Todd (also Hayden), Martin (Russi Taylor), Uter (also Taylor), Kearney (Cartwright), Jimbo (Hayden), Dolph (Tress MacNeill), Database (Cartwright)... Adam Bishop 02:00, 14 November 2007 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 205.210.170.48 (talk) [reply]

I wonder does anyone know any modern cartoons with young males voiced by male's? Arkkeeper (talk) 20:18, 8 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Half life

I would be very happy if some one could resolve my doubts about half life series.

1-HF2 will begin only and only if freeman accepts the offer in hf1?

2-Are the episode's half life blue shift and etc different from halflife(which I have with counter strike)

And the same with HF2. Are episode,s 1 and 2 not included in the same versions.

3-How much memory does halflife 2take .

4-How long will it averagely take me to complete halflife2 (it took me 2months to clear hf1)

Thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by Lorenzo lammas (talk • contribs) 12:49, 13 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

1. HL2 is an entirely separate game. You can play it regardless of the choice you made at the end of HL1. The game assumes that you took the G-Man's deal because, if you hadn't, there would be no game to play.

2. Blue Shift and Opposing force are expansions to HL1. They were originally sold separately but now come with HL1 if you get it on Steam. They allow you to play from the perspective of characters who are party to the events of HL1 ("The Black Mesa Incident"). Blue Shift lets you play as the base security guards and Opposing Force lets you play as a member of the US Marines that are sent to contain the incident by killing everything inside (including Gordon Freeman). Each are the same story, just a different perspective.

I'm not sure what your next question is asking but I'll give it a stab. Episodes 1 and 2 for HL2 are direct continuations of the story started in HL2 ("Episode zero"). Each picks up the exact moment in story where the previous left off. Episode 1 was a separate purchase from HL2. I'm pretty sure Episode 2 can be purchased separately but I wouldn't recommend it. Episode 2 was released last month as part of the "Orange Box" package that included HL2, Episode 1, Episode 2, Portal and Team Fortress 2 for US$49. IMO Portal and Team Fortress 2 are each worth US$49 and should not be missed. If you buy the Orange Box and already have HL2 and Episode 1, you receive a coupon that you can give to a friend that they can trade in to get HL2 and Episode 1 for free.

3. Half-life_2 says that 256MB of RAM is the minimum requirement. More is better.

4. It's been a while, but I think Half Life 2 was about 25 hours worth of gameplay. How many weeks or months that takes depends on how many hours a day you can devote. Episodes 1 and 2 are about 7 hours of gameplay each. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 12.47.120.57 (talk) 17:19, 14 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Music in "Ugly Betty" episode

Can anyone tell me the name of the music that was playing in the Studio 54 scene of the Grin and Bear It episode of Ugly Betty? I think it must be a famous 80s disco song, but I really don't know the name. Thanks in advance. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 217.129.241.186 (talk) 21:11, 13 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Blondie, Heart of Glass. --jpgordon^∇∆∇∆ 22:28, 13 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, it really is! Thanks! 217.129.241.186 22:37, 13 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

November 14

Thaum unit and conjuration duration

How long do three billiard balls or one small white pigeon last if conjured at an expenditure of exactly 1 thaum? Neon Merlin 02:09, 14 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

We've got an article on that... The Science of Discworld --Mdwyer 03:56, 14 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Damnit, Rincewind, do your own homework! --Mdwyer 03:56, 14 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I believe in our dimension he would be Dr. Rjinswand, but yes, the Arch-chancellor would appreciate it if you did your own homework. Beekone 16:55, 14 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I don't think the billiard balls or the pigeon would dissappear once conjured. The magic (which works like physics do here) stipulate that by bringing those things here you had to either send something of equal mass to their original sopt or move the entire universe over, up, aside however far to get to them... which could have dire consequences and may only be possible if you have on of the most powerful known spells ever created hiding in your head. Even then you'd have to put yourself into a situation that the spell would have to go into self preservation mode and say itself. It's entertainingly complicated. Beekone 18:17, 14 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

video games

Will regular xbox games play in the xbox 360 player? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 137.244.215.61 (talk) 18:49, 14 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

See this page for backwards compatibility. -- kainaw ™ 19:40, 14 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

November 15

Zelda Classic quest help

The Zelda Classic quest "Mega Man Dr. Wily's Revenge (Director's Cut)" third boss seems impossible. Either: How do I beat him; OR: What's the password to open the quest in order to bypass him. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE, he's driving me crazy. 71.34.247.114 00:11, 15 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

And no, it's not in GameFAQs. I checked. 71.34.247.114 00:12, 15 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Political boundaries and cultural diffusion

How and why are political boundaries barriers to cultural diffusion? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.229.161.126 (talk) 01:22, 15 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome to the Wikipedia Reference Desk. Your question appears to be a homework question. I apologize if this is a misevaluation, but it is our policy here to not do people's homework for them, but to merely aid them in doing it themselves. Letting someone else do your homework does not help you learn how to solve such problems. Please attempt to solve the problem yourself first. If you need help with a specific part of your homework, feel free to tell us where you are stuck and ask for help. If you need help grasping the concept of a problem, by all means let us know. Thank you. -- kainaw ™ 03:18, 15 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Have you tried reading our article on cultural diffusion (and entertainment)?--Shantavira|^{feed me} 08:34, 15 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

What is the song "One" by Metallica about?

I can't figure out the lyrics. Is it about a guy who is suicidal? That's the best I can figure out. Please don't yell at me for not knowing. MalwareSmarts 01:37, 15 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

There is an article about it, One (Metallica song), while it doesn't say exactly what the song is about, it does talk about the music video (which is very creepy). [2] Basically a soldier loses his arms and legs and his ability to talk and wishes for death. I recommend checking out the video! -- MacAddct  1984 ^{(talk  contribs)} 03:15, 15 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Because of the video, it is assumed that they wrote it after reading Johnny Got His Gun. -- kainaw ™ 03:16, 15 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

List of HD-DVD movies with PiP

Is there wikipedia entry of all HD-DVD that have picture-in-picture video commentary or PiP extras? --24.249.108.133 17:59, 15 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Garfeild Peppers

In the Garfeild comic book "Garfeild gets cookin'" Jon and Garfeild eat spicy peppers. Garfeild eats a Peruvian Death Pepper is this a real pepper? If so is it the hottest? If it is not the hottest then what is? 76.176.215.76 16:09, 15 November 2007 (UTC

In answer to your second question, the Naga Jolokia pepper holds the Guinness world record for the hottest pepper - scoring 1,001,304 on the Scoville scale. 86.21.74.40 21:11, 15 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The 'Peruvian Death Pepper' has been ascribed to the Rocoto post Garfield inclusion. From DeWitt's "The Chile Pepper Encyclopedia":

The rocotos are renowned for their pungency, and there is a Peruvian expression about them, "llevanta muertos", meaning they are hot enough to raise the dead. According to chile expert Dr. Jean Andrews, in the town of Huanta, Peru, rocotos are described as "gringo huanuchi", "will kill a gringo" They are highly aromatic and flavorful in addition to their heat. The ripe pods are used fresh because their thick flesh makes them difficult to dry. They are often stuffed with cheese or sausage then baked."

Hope that helps. 86.21.74.40 21:27, 15 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Cars

Im doing a report on italian cars. Can some one give me a list of all the italian car componies. thx —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.235.216.12 (talk) 23:49, 15 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

You might find Category:Motor vehicle manufacturers of Italy helpful. 86.21.74.40 00:11, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

November 16

Ray Barnett's mom

Who played the mother of Ray Barnett on an episode of ER (TV series)? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.229.136.18 (talk) 00:39, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

In the final episode of last season, The Honeymoon Is Over, Ray's mother takes him home to Baton Rouge. Credited as playing "Jacy Barnett" in that episode is the actress Rosalee Mayeux [3] Rockpocket 07:53, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Kane character

I remember there was a movie about a boy named Kane and he was fond of medieval stuff and he had to take of this kid, who couldn't walk and died of choking on his school lunch, and whenever they are together, everybody thinks they are like a knight sitting on the horse. What is the name of the movie? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.64.55.202 (talk) 00:51, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I think this is The Mighty. The Wikipedia article is just a stub, but the movie poster shows the two kids together, and they do look like a bit like a knight on a horse. The movie's IMDB entry gives more information. One of the boys has the surname Kane. --Richardrj ^talk ^email 11:17, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I concur, though I haven't seen the movie, I have read the book, Freak the Mighty and that is how I remember it, although I am not sure about him choking on a sandwich, not sure they said how he died in the book, with 'Killer Kane' being very fond of the round table tales. Dureo 12:37, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

famous african american trivia

i was handed this trivia quiz(not in a pub).i was the first African American to win an award in the new music category.which category and which famous celeb am i? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 212.49.89.102 (talk) 13:31, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Will Smith won the first Rap Grammy (along with DJ Jazzy Jeff). -- kainaw ™ 14:07, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

A hit song with sax solo?

Hi,I'm searching for a song from the 80s or perhaps even from early 90s. It is sung by a male, with different sax riffs are the most recognizable parts of the song.

they are like:

daadadadaa daaaa daadadadaa daadaa daadadadaa daaaa daadadadaa daadaa daadaa daadaa

d and a are not musical notes, but its like humming. This song still widely being played on shopping malls etc. The song is slightly fast, perhaps has bongos too and the saxs repeat after the singer finishes a stanza. And the song is not careless whisper by wham. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 212.201.75.148 (talk) 16:43, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Baker street by George Rafferty? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgwETZKNPZc that is a very famous sax solo and still widely played. The solo plays around 1.40 on this you-tube post (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgwETZKNPZc) - i'm terrible with turning dada into notes. -- ny156uk (talk) 16:49, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Call Me Al, by Paul Simon -- Beekone (talk) 17:22, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for answers. It is indeed baker street!. Iam amazed that you got it right it the first time. How did you guess it?.

It's one of the most played sax-solos I know so figured that would be worth a try, probably the first 'name the song' query i've answered where i've been right!! -- ny156uk (talk) 17:51, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Just to point out, it's Gerry Rafferty not George. Sorry to rain on your parade, Ny :) --Richardrj ^talk ^email 17:58, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

And for an extra 5 points, this [4] is also Gerry Rafferty. -- SaundersW (talk) 19:36, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

In the Fuhuabeihou （浮华背后） Series, is Luo Liang played by the same character throughout? Or is he replaced by a different actor after his plastic surgery?

Some people say he just took out his shoulder pads and got a haircut, others say he is replaced by a different actor.

Thanks in advance!-- 207.195.247.110 (talk) 20:02, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

November 17

Elusive Garys Mod 10

I am looking into buying garys mod, but everyone says 10 is the way to go. The only place so far to get it is steam, but steam only has garys mod 9 for download, where can I find and buy/download garys mod 10 without going to some shady site?

Steam is the only place you can buy Garry's Mod 10 -- no-one else will have it. It's available on its own here, for US$10 through Steam. You might have been confused because it's not called Garry's Mod 10, just Garry's Mod, but that is the 10th version.

Gmod requires a Source game to be installed (Half-life 2, Counter-strike Source, etc) so you can get it here packaged with Counter-strike.Froglars the frog (talk) 07:50, 17 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Grendel's Father

In Beowulf, who is Grendel's father? Hrothgar said something along the lines of "he is of no threat to men" and later it seemed to imply that Hrothgar was Grendel's father. Is he? Who/what is?

austrian decent

which famous celebrity of austrian decent once shared a podium with diana ross...all this information about the celeb was acquired from wikipedia.plse help