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Computer Firewalls
On 07/29/2013 in Question
On the Internet, I’ve heard references to the phrase “firewall”. What is a firewall and will it actually burn me or my computer?
———- from R.Chambers of Valencia, CA
For many years, asbestos was the substance of choice when it came to fire protection. The unhappy product of mating between fabric and rock, asbestos was shown to the carcinogenic and was quickly removed from the market. This left the task of fire prevention to public service announcements featuring Smoky the Bear and the prohibition of indoor smoking. The computer industry, however, fared much better. Since everything used by computers is virtual, asbestos could still be used, because there it would only be virtually carcinogenic. So most computer firewalls are still made of asbestos, and are virtually inflammable, as well as entirely illusory.
For many years, asbestos was the substance of choice when it came to fire protection. The unhappy product of mating between fabric and rock, asbestos was shown to the carcinogenic and was quickly removed from the market. This left the task of fire prevention to public service announcements featuring Smoky the Bear and the prohibition of indoor smoking. The computer industry, however, fared much better. Since everything used by computers is virtual, asbestos could still be used, because there it would only be virtually carcinogenic. So most computer firewalls are still made of asbestos, and are virtually inflammable, as well as entirely illusory. Clarinet Sounds
On 07/26/2013 in Question
In the “New Harvard Dictionary of Music” a statement is made that theClarinet plays (or acts) as a stopped-pipe resonator. It actually sounds anoctave lower than one would expect. It is similar in length to a flute orsoprano sax but sounds an octave lower. Can you explain why the clarinetsounds as a stopped-pipe as opposed to the flute or sax which sound as openpipes?
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Boyfriends
On 07/24/2013 in Question
My boyfriend has been in Colorado for almost a year now. What should I do?
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Determining IQ
On 07/22/2013 in Question
What is IQ? How is it determined. and how can I find mine out?
--- Here's the answer from Dr. Science
Skinks
On 07/19/2013 in Question
