A. Hippophobia
TBD: Hey, you know we dosn’t make this stuff up, right?!?

2. Which is NOT a form of horse racing?
A. Flat racing
B. Harness racing
C. Steeplechasing
D. Hop-scotching

D. Hop-scotching
TBD: Did you know that horse racing may well be the oldest sport? By the time humans began recording history it was already well established. Does that mean that book making may really be the oldest profession?

3. Which is NOT a breed of American saddle horse?
A. Tennessee Walker
B. Morgan
C. Quarter Horse
D. Kentucky Sprinter

D. Kentucky Sprinter
TBD: Although, it could be an unofficial breed!

4. The horse’s single toe on each of its four feet is its most marked anatomical characteristic and makes it a perissodactyl or odd-toed ungulate. The horse shares this trait with which other animal?
A. Rhinoceros
B. Tapir
C. Elephant
D. Cow
E. A and B
F. C and D

E. A and B
TBD: Very curious, indeed.

5. Which is NOT one of the three classic American races that make up the Triple Crown?
A. The Bluegrass Stakes
B. The Belmont Stakes
C. The Preakness Stakes
D. The Kentucky Derby

A. The Bluegrass Stakes
TBD: Even though we live in Kentucky, we haven’t attended the Kentucky Derby, but we have been to the Bluegrass Stakes (which is a precursor to the Derby) and won money!

6. How were horses introduced to the Americas?
A. They were brought by Spanish Conquistadors and explorers in the 16th century.
B. They crossed the land bridge with early man.
C. They were always there.
D. Leif Eriksson and his Viking crew brought them.

A. They were brought by Spanish Conquistadors and explorers in the 16th century.
TBD: Apparently a species of horse developed in America, but died out, possibly due to disease, so there was no native horse.

7. Is one of these NOT a breed of draft horse?
A. Belgian heavy draft horse
B. English shire
C. Clydesdale
D. Percheron
E. They are all draft horses!

E. They are all draft horses!
TBD: As primarily a visual connoisseur of horses, The QuizQueen is partial to the Clydesdale.

8. The Roman Emperor Caligula is famous for many things, but he was also a horse lover, so maybe he wasn’t all bad. What did he once want to do for his favorite horse, Incitatus?
A. Name her his consort.
B. Name him his successor as emperor.
C. Appoint him consul of Rome.
D. None of the above, he actually ate roasted horse for dinner every night.

C. Appoint him consul of Rome.
TBD: As if we needed still further proof of what a very bizarre person he was.

9. The moons of Mars are named for the mythical horses that drew the chariot of Mars, the god of war. Can you name them?
A. There was only one horse, Pegasus.
B. Phobos and Deimos
C. Logos, Pathos, and Ethos
D. Alpha, Beta, Sigma, and Theta.

B. Phobos and Deimos
TBD: Hey, that was hard, but you had a shot if you knew either your astrology or your Greek mythology, right?

10. One of the most famous horses in television history is Mr. Ed. Which is NOT a true Mr. Ed fact?
A. His original name was Bamboo Harvester.
B. He lived to be 30 years old and died Feb. 28, 1979.
C. He was raised to be a parade and show horse.
D. He was Roy Roger’s original sidekick, before Trigger.

D. He was Roy Roger’s original sidekick, before Trigger.
TBD: He was however owned by the president of the California Palomino Society.

11. What was man’s earliest relationship with horses?
A. Dinner: Man hunted the horse.
B. Dinner: The formerly carnivorous horse hunted man.
C. Transportation: Man used the horse for hauling and transporting himself and his goods.
D. Security: The early horse helped keep watch for danger.

A. Dinner: Man hunted the horse.
TBD: Although by the Bronze Age man was using the domesticated horse, in the earlier Stone Age the relationship was strictly food chain.

12. How many horses have been Triple Crown winners?
A. 11
B. 21
C. 31
D. 13

A. 11
TBD: They are Sir Barton, Gallant Fox, Omaha, War Admiral, Whirlaway, Count Fleet, Assault, Citation, Secretariat, Seattle Slew, and Affirmed. The last one was in 1978.

You can enjoy more trivia created by Deanna Mascle at A Trivia Break, The QuizQueen, and Trivial Topics.

Communication channels are a major part of any telemetry system. When
telemetry was relatively new, information was relayed over wires. Today
it uses radio transmissions and GSM (Global System for Mobile
communication) technology for data transmission. Telemeter is the
apparatus used for recording the readings of an instrument and
transmitting them by radio. A telemetry handler, collects, formats and
stores the data in a dedicated buffer, and then relays it to the
receiving station. The type of telemetry equipment required depends on
the type and amount of data to be transmitted and whether remote
control capability is desired. In the simplest system, the data are
simply displayed on annunciator, indicator, and recorder. In larger
systems, video display terminal and data logging is frequently used.
Many times this data is analyzed by computer systems in order to put
meaning to the readings being recorded.

The contribution of telemetry to basic biological and medical research
cannot be overstated. Discoveries made during manned space programs led
to development of complex physiological monitoring and telemetry
equipment, typically to gauge the health and well being of astronauts.
Since early 70s, the use of these devices to provide real time
physiological monitoring in hospitals has become widespread. Cardiac
patients are equipped with automatic recording, measuring, and
transmitting devices. I even recall one time when I went into the
hospital for chest pains and even in this small town hospital, they
were equipped with telemetry devices. I wore one to go outside for some
fresh air when I was stable. Incase of an emergency, an alerting
function instantaneously summons the healthcare professional in charge
of the patient. Telemetry also permits the tracking of endangered land
and marine species tagged with customized telemetry equipment. These
devices collect data on their patterns of movement, dispersion, and
migrations. The daily positioning of these animals, coupled with
continuous tracking gives an explicit representation of the way they
utilize their habitat.

Keith Londrie II is a well known author. For more information on Telemetry information, please visit Telemetry Information for a wealth of information. You may also want to visit keith’s own web site at http://keithlondrie.com/

The biggest advantage with cheap conference calls is that the clients do not have to make advanced reservations. Instead, he/she can avail the service by calling a toll-free number and other participants can join the conversation using a secret entry code, which the organizer of the conference provides to the participants. Further, in order to make use of discounted conference calling rates, one need not have to own any costly infrastructure. But one can manage the entire session with a normal telephone with conference features, whatever is the strength of the conference. Then there is added advantage if the customer buys bulk minutes; the service provider charges only lesser cents per minute if the customer buys more minutes.

Flat rate conference calls, on the other hand, charges a flat rate per month irrespective of the number of minutes of used. Such a scheme is suitable for those customers who consistently spend over $155 (say) a month on conference calls. The more calls they make, more they save.

You may wonder how the vendors are able to offer conference facilities at such cheaper rates. But the thing is that not all vendors are offering such services. Only those who have their own conference call bridges and phone infrastructure provides discounted conference calling rates and flat rate conference calls, and they could manage it as they do not have to pay for any over head, which is generally charged over the customer bill by most non-discount players.

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If you create your own address labels, there are many different types that you can make. You can add a small logo, such as a company or business logo. You can add your email address if you choose. Address labels are great for so many situations. Have you ever been paying the monthly bills and gotten tired from all that writing? That’s just another example of when address labels can come in handy.

Where to Get Address Labels

Where can you get address labels? If you want some address labels for yourself there are several ways you can go about it. You can look for a company hat designs and prints address labels. Then you can place your order and have your address labels made for you. If you have a computer and a printer at your house, then getting address labels is as easy and going to the store to buy some address label printing paper and then printing your own at home. You can then make as many you want as often as you want.

If you are looking for address labels, you can make or have some designed that save you money as well as showing your professional side. You will surely be happy with your address labels.

Address labels can also give you a more professional appearance to your outgoing mail. You can purchase pre-made return address labels or you can buy labels that you can print yourself.

Back then, people used CD radios to listen to the truckers, listen to police scanners, talk to each other, and just generally show off. The bigger the radio and the bigger the antenna, the better.

Now it’s the twenty-first century and the Information Age, but if you think CB radios are gone, you’re wrong. They may no longer be a national craze, but they never went away. Today, hundreds of thousands of CB radios are sold every year. Your neighbor or your best friend may have one. Today’s communication is not just all about cell phones, games, and radar detectors. CB radio is alive and well.

In addition to their use as communication devices for truckers and for those who live in remote areas, CB radios are considered entertainment by many people. It’s fun to listen to the radio scanners. It’s fun to listen to the truckers. And you can still talk to your buddies. Best of all, they’re not that expensive.

If you’ve never seen a CB radio, don’t expect something with a fancy big color screen, touch buttons, and other electronic gizmos. We’re talking about real, down to earth pieces of Americana, with switches, buttons, and just a tiny little readout. They’re so old-fashioned that they’re cool - and tons of fun to boot.

Even if you’ve never heard of terms like GMRS (general mobile radio service), FRS (family radio service), no problem. All you have to do is plug it in, turn it on, and tune in to some of the channels, and soon enough you’ll be experiencing a whole different world, being able to listen in on conversations, learn about radar traps, and maybe even hear the latest gossip in the neighborhood.

GMRS and FRS are the perfect solution for people who want to communicate with family members who are a relatively short distance away. They’re much higher quality than walkie-talkies, and can be used in the city or in the wilderness. Cellular phones might be all the rage, but for great communication at a great price, you can’t beat CB radio, GMRS and FRS.

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1.T / F You can save a significant amount of money using VoIP rather than traditional telephone/cell phone calling methods. 2.T / F The minimum requirement for VoIP is a broadband (high speed) connection. 3.T / F VoIP security is not an issue to be concerned about because most computers are protected with firewalls. 4.T / F Over 75% of the world will be using VoIP for communication within the next 3-4 years. 5.T / F You can make all your phone calls anywhere in the world from your computer. 6.T / F Peer-to-peer (P2P) networks are perfectly safe to use, especially if your computer is protected with firewalls.

Answers

1.The answer is True. In fact, it is the tremendous savings of up to 80% off traditional phone calling that makes VoIP attractive to consumers and businesses. The only equipment needed for VoIP is your PC and a microphone (if one is not built into your PC). Beware of VoIP service providers that require you to purchase additional equipment and/or sign contracts.

2.The answer is False. Although the public has been fed a steady diet that the minimum requirement for VoIP is a high speed (broadband) connection, this is absolutely false.

Over 90% of the VoIP providers have used this false premise as a smokescreen to take your focus off the fact that their priority was and is to line their own pockets rather than expend the time, effort, and funds to develop technology that incorporates dial up capability.

The technology required for dial up connections to use VoIP involves the ability to compress data packets down to a minimum size of 8 kbps prior to traveling over the Internet.

3.The answer is False. Security should be the most important feature of any VoIP solution provider. Firewalls do not incorporate protection for VoIP. VoIP security should incorporate protection against identity theft, Trojan horses, viruses, and worms.

Craig Pollard of Siemens advised that “Voice must be protected like any other application”. He further stated that, “Along with IT directors and telecom managers, a number of financial directors came to our road shows, which may not be surprising considering the damaging potential of VoIP threats if a network is not properly protected.”

Over 90% of VoIP solution providers do not operate on secure lines. These providers, in order to save a few dollars at your expense, operate on industry standard codec (encryption codes) and industry standard protocols which are publicly open and interpretable. Hacker friendly providers offer hacker manuals, software, programs, and even processor chips that makes accessibility to your computer from these industry standards - as enticing as chum is to sharks in a feeding frenzy.

When a computer hacker gains unauthorized access to your computer, their sole purpose is to steal your identity and sell your personal and confidential information to other criminal entities. In addition, they often plant Trojan horses, viruses, and worms into your computer.

4.The answer is True. Industry insiders such AT&T says, “VoIP traffic is projected to account for approximately 75% of the world’s voice traffic by 2007″. This suggests a major paradigm shift in communication.

5.The answer is True. Not only can you make all your phone calls anywhere in the world from your computer, you can also travel with your computer phone. Simply by bringing your unique number and password, you can download your phone with your entire contact list. Of course, PC to PC is usually free between subscribers. PC to telephones and cell phones typically involves fees at drastically reduced rates when compared to traditional calling rates.

6.The answer is False. P2P networks use industry standard codec (encryption codes) and industry standard protocols which are publicly open and interpretable.

John Ashcroft, Attorney General, in remarks at the High Technology Crime Investigation Association 2004 International Training Conference held on September 13, 2004 stated, “We have seen worms and viruses attack…disrupting basic services…And with the increased use of the Internet and especially peer-to-peer networking, we have seen malicious code spread more quickly and infect more personal computers than ever before. The cost of these worms, viruses, and denial-of-service attacks…reaches into the billions of dollars.”

P2P networks such as Skype operate by taking bandwidth (information carrying capacity) from customers on their service to assist other customers using their service - analogous to a symbiotic relationship. The tools that enable them to accomplish this are bundled in the software their customers agree to in order to download and access their VoIP service.

Another grave concern for both individuals and businesses when using P2P systems is unknowingly having your computer used as a supernode. A supernode occurs when your computer is arbitrarily assigned as a hub.

When you are running the software for P2P services, your computer’s disk space, bandwidth, and processing power are used to help other users on the same system operate their software more efficiently because of their own network or firewall constraints.

We as consumers still have a lot to learn about VoIP, as this technology is the new era of communication and is continuously being changed.

All VoIP service providers need to incorporate the protection, needs, and desires of its customers, as well as address security and dial up capability.

All VoIP service providers should invest in developing a proprietary patented technology that incorporates compression of data packets so that their VoIP can be used on dial up connections, as well as cable, satellite, and wireless.

All VoIP service providers should develop and create their own proprietary high end encryption codec with patented technology, simply because they do not want their customers to be victims of viruses, worms, Trojan horses, or have their identity stolen as a result of using their VoIP service.

Simply put, all VoIP service providers should place the protection, security, and needs of their customers FIRST. Of course, they are in business to earn profits, but it should not be at the expense of exposing their customers to unscrupulous entities.

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In order to take advantage of video conferencing you need the right ingredients or tools. There are some basic components that anyone, whether an organization, educational facility or individual needs before they can communicate with others using video conferencing technology.

Of course the most basic piece of equipment necessary is a camera. A camera will allow a user to capture video information at their site and transmit it to someone at another site. Parties using video conferencing will also need a video display to display the video at their site, a microphone to hear the video and speakers to play the audio material.

Video conferencing Equipment

Most video conferencing terminals also require what is called a codec or Compressor/Decompressor interface. This piece of equipment helps compress information being passed from audio to video to make transmission of materials feasible over the Net. Without this piece of equipment most files would be too large to send from one computer to another. The process of compression data using a codec machine is often referred to as decoding and encoding information.

Finally, a computer and reliable internet connection are also necessary to facilitate video conferencing. A high speed connection is recommended to make the video conferencing experience not only endurable but also enjoyable. The actual computer you have is not as important as the size of your display. Remember that when using video conferencing equipment, the larger your display the better your picture and the more easily a time you will have ‘conferencing’ with other people on the Web.

The mass of snow and ice was measured for the maiden time during 2000. It measured 14500 metres cubed higher up than 4770 metres. It comprised only 13900 meters cubed in 2004 perchance due to the heat wave with +ve temperatures as high as 4850 metres elevation. However the ice-cap has nearly doubled up since then and now amounts to 22000 meters cubed.

Chamonix town’s renowned local weather forecaster Walter Odell explained the increase in the scale of the ice-cap is among the perverse effects of global warming: Snow has not accumulated overall in the Alpes only with climate change we are having added hot prevailing westerly winds that bring rainfall lower down but during summer this translates to compact snowfall that falls at higher altitude than 3600 metres height thus the volume of the ice is growing. Compare this to the state of affairs in wintertime when the snow crystals are very cold and are transferred by the wind and so do not settle on the top.

Chamonix Mont Blanc is not just famous for Monte Bianco it is also a world renowned ski area and alpinism mecca with lot’s of ski deals and self catering chalets to be found. Moreover at just 1 hr from Geneva airport it is perfect for a short break.

Thankfully those times are mostly behind us and while we all still experience problems with our new phones or a poor signal from time to time I think its fair to say that there have been leaps and strides in technology allowing us to do a great deal more with our phones other than take a call or impress your friends with your new toy. And while the technology has moved forward so has the content available to customize Mobile/Cellular phones. If you happen to have an older model of some phones you may still be experiencing the monophonic sounds emitting from your phone, not exactly easy on the ear but still more exciting than a standard phones “ring ring” or “bleep bleep” These days you now have the choice of Polyphonic, Monophonic, Realtones/Truetones and with new ideas and technology always in the works. Then there are the colourful backgrounds and animated pictures and now of course there are amusing video clips and quality games to keep you occupied and really give you a chance to fully customize your Mobile/Cellular phone to your exact needs and tastes.

During the Christmas period many individuals will be lucky enough to receive a new Mobile/Cellular phone from their loved ones and the opportunity to customize their handset with the latest Tones, Games and Videos, infact anything they want to truly make their handset unique. The choice of content for your handset constantly increases, with providers like http://ringtonesbase.com regularly updating their available and exciting content to keep up with the latest trends.

In the near future and with the ever increasing advances in technology we can’t help wondering and getting excited about the new and fun ways that we will be able to use and benefit from our handsets in the years to come.

Suddenly, I noticed he was referring to me by my first name. Mind you, he had initially introduced himself by his first and last name. Still, he felt comfortable enough to believe we were on such good terms, that he could be familiar with me. I finished the conversation very quickly. When I hung up, I was angry. Just because I owed a bill was no reason for him to automatically call me out of my name. He did not know me at all.

Maybe I’m old fashioned, but I do not like a stranger to address me by my first name. I do not know why a person who has never met me, nor even seen me in person, would start a conversation by calling me by my first name. I firmly believe that only certain types of people will do this.

I started to notice this when I first entered the middle management side of business. I originally thought that perhaps it could be a cultural thing. I know for example, that in certain male dominated cultures, a man will refer to a woman by her first name. For the man, he does not have the respect for a woman in the sense that she is not considered his equal. Therefore, he believes he can be socially familiar, even in a business setting.

In the book and TV miniseries ‘Roots’, the African slave Kunta Kinte was forced to have his given name changed completely. He was beaten and whipped until he submitted to his new, more Americanized name of Toby. By the stroke of the whip, his culture and familiar heritage was wiped away through his name change.

In the nineteenth century in the United States, a white person did not have to respect any black person at all. Last names were those of the slave master. The first name was also given by the slave master at birth, and recorded in his journal of properties. He named you, and he could call you as he wished. African-Americans were always referred to in the first person (”Come here, Bertha”), while slaves were required to either “Yes, Sir” the person, or preferably say, “Yes, Sir, Mr. Rhodes”.

In the fifties, the comedian Jack Benny and Rochester had a similar understanding of each one’s role. Jack called his valet by his first name of Rochester, while Eddie Anderson (his real name) called his employer Mr. Benny. Rochester was allowed to banter insults and make jokes at Jack Benny, as long as he maintained his place in the culture of that era.

Outside of the United States, there are other cultures that historically consider being respectful of a woman as mandatory. In some cultures, such as Japan, age is considered worthy of respect. One would never think of calling a 90-year old woman “Sally”. She would be referred to by her last name, either prefaced by Miss or Mrs., or at least called Ms. Sally.

In business, it is considered a formality to call a person by his or her last name. Businessmen and women know that the formalities of corporate etiquette are critical in successful business communications. A faux pas in the manner in which one communicates with another at different levels of the corporate hierarchy could keep one from climbing the corporate ladder. Apart from the corporate hierarchy, familiarity in communication is a symbol of status, power, and ones’ place in the world. There are those who would judge a person who uses first names casually at the same level as a person who murders the English language by saying, for example, the word “irregardless”, instead of “regardless”.

Some people can get away with being familiar from the start. Still, even those who have been well brought up will ask for permission. That’s why they are usually leaders. Once introduced, the person is always referred to by the last name until given permission. “Oh, you can call me Robert” one would say. If you were granted such an honor, it was and is a symbol that you have the respect of the person. Think about employees who automatically call their boss Mr.. Smith, or “Boss”. Do you remember the first time your boss allowed you to call him (or her) by his/her first name? Remember how everyone else reacted when you referred to your boss by his first name to his face?

I admit that once a person has decided to become familiar with me without my permission, the level of conversation has changed for me. The respect I may choose to give that person may change by what level of respect the person has chosen to give me. By familiarizing him or herself with me, especially in a formal setting, it causes me to believe that the person has already made a decision about how we will work together. I usually find that I am correct. Their subsequent behavior usually follows the pattern of their instant familiarity with me. That is why I will correct them immediately. No sense in encouraging bad behavior from the start.

To me, my first name is a personal point of boundary. It is as personal as my physical space. I believe that when one violates formality, the same if a person were to violate my personal space, that person should be corrected.

I also have a strong pet peeve about others taking my name in vain. “My name is Carolyn, not Carol.” I only allow my family or people I consider very close friends to call me Carol. My family and very close friends are very aware of this policy. In fact, when they hear someone outside of the family refer to me as Carol, and I do not correct the person, they automatically know the person’s status with me.

There are people who do not know they are being rude when they shorten your name. Why should anyone think a person likes having their name shortened, or given a nickname without their permission? If a man always refers to himself as Anthony, one should not automatically refer to him as Tony. That could be a fighting word for all you know. Ask, “Do they call you Tony?” That would be nice. Ask permission for a change.

Some parents have attempted to circumvent the nickname phenomenon. I know a Chris (not Christine), a Tony (not an Anthony), a Bill (not a William). They have the opposite problem. When Tony, for example, receives correspondence, he usually finds his name as been lengthened to Anthony. As if he did not realize that his name is been abbreviated on purpose.

By the way, I always cringe inside when my family or friends call me Carol. But, allowing that level of familiarity is okay when it comes from family. You know they do so out of love. And they know that you allow the nickname out of love. “I can call her something no one else can. So There!”

I know there are those of you who think I am making way much too much over this. You probably do not have a name that has been changed into an abbreviation. At least now you are aware that for some of us, familiarity does not breed content, but contempt.

So, the next time, before you try to become prematurely personal with a stranger by calling her Sue or Bev, think, “Do I feel lucky today? Or, should I play it safe, and ask permission before I become familiar with this person?” You might actually find yourself at a higher level of communication and cooperation if you ask permission first.

Carolyn Gibson, the author of “Urban Poetry”, is a writer with many experiences called something other than her given name. She has recorded other strong opinions about life in general, and in her poetry, at her web site - http://www.Carolynscorner.com