Archive for February, 2010

Rural Japan Life (RJL) – Vlog #3 – Taking the Taisha tour

Explore a few parts of my adopted hometown – Taisha – with me and 3 of the new JETs from Izumo.
We go to Hinomisaki todai (lighthouse) and also to the famous IzumoTaisha shrine.
more about IzumoTaisha:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Izumo_Taisha
Thanks to Lauren for being my cameraman during some clips and thanks to all three of the new ALTs – Eric, [...]

From First to Last– Emily

This video is just a bunch of random pics that I have and felt like putting together in a movie thing so here are the pics to Emily by from first to last.
Duration : 0:2:43

How to apply for State Bank of India PO & PO Rural Business 2010 Recruitment ? – Here is How it is

How to apply for State Bank of India PO & PO Rural Business 2010 Recruitment ? – Here is How it is the application process for applying online for SBI PO Recruitment 2010 SBI Cash Voucher, SBI Frequently Asked Question on the method of Application
Duration : 0:4:41

How much is a 1942 wheat penny with a missing mint mark worth?

I have a 1942 wheat penny missing the mint mark. All other details are visible. How much do you think this is worth?
No mint mark just means the coin was made in Philadelphia. It’s not worth any more than most ordinary wheat pennies — somewhere between five and ten cents, unless it’s in exceptionally good [...]

What do they mean when they say grain is opposite of shadow on the putting green?

I dont know the whole concept of down grain or against. How can knowing the grain of a putting green surface make a difference in your putting?
CK is right and to add…it also greatly effects your putts break.

How do the rules of the World Trade Organisation affect LEDC coffee growers?

Can you please not put words normal people wouldnt know
Coffee beans are more abundant in other areas. They can make it cheaper and import it in the US because of the World Trade Organization. This means the LEDC coffee growers would not have a monopoly. Their prices cannot compete with that of the other countries. [...]

What can you tell me about Australian Shepherds or Australian Cattle Dog?

I may be adopting an Australian Shepherd/Cattle dog puppy soon, but I want to get more information about that.
Info from Aussie owners would be great too!
Brilliant dogs that often will out think their owners. Australian Shepherds excel in most performance events and are rivaled only by the Border Collie in dedication and drive. However, where [...]

In which of these ways does plantation farming differ from slash & burn farming and permanent cultivation?

I can’t find the answer to this question anywhere in my history text book. The choices are
a) crops are tended by the entire village
b) crops are harvested by traditional methods
c) crops are moved to new land once soil is worn out
d) crops are grown for profit rather than for personal use
helllllllp?
Well, let’s think about this. [...]

What agency can be contacted to instigate competitive broadband Internet and wireless service in rural areas?

I.e. Rural area with private phone company. No other services advertised on the web are available in this particular area. No towers (antennae) in the area for a minimum of 30+ miles any direction for service….roaming or local in regard to cell phones. Most rural residents would benefit from cell phone [...]

Who was the first woman to receive a PhD from a University in England?

Who was the first woman to receive a PhD from a University in England?
Also, who was the first English woman to receive a PhD from a university anywhere?
(I need the answer to the first question more)
I cannot locate the first female to recieve a Phd in the UK, only a MD.
I am wondering if it [...]