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Who was "Foo"?

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In WW1 Foo was a mythical and mysterious little "man" who turned up nearly everywhere (especially where there was a bit of nonsense going on). He was shown (usually) as a little bald headed man peering over a stone wall, with the simple inscription "Foo was here". He was chalked on the side of railway carriages, appeared in probably every camp that the 1st AIF served in and generally made his presence felt.
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Why won't you implement random feature "foo"?

getmail frequently-asked questions (FAQs) (version 4)
Every line of code added to getmail has a certain cost. Every feature added requires code, documentation, and support. Adding features increases the complexity of the software, confuses users, and leads to higher support costs. I therefore weigh features very carefully as a cost-versus-benefit tradeoff before deciding whether to add them. Some users are confused by this. They think that a feature you don't use has no cost, and therefore if it has any value to anyone, it should be added.
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Why does my browser have trouble with your website? Why don't you support browser "foo"?

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We try to support the most commonly used browsers, but unfortunately the standards in the browser arena aren’t really much in the way of standards! To that end, we have tried to make sure that things work under the most commonly used browsers, like Firefox, IE, and Safari. If you’re using something really old (like Netscape 4.8…), then you will also run into troubles with rendering due to CSS and Javascript nuances.
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I have a neat idea for random feature "foo" … how do I get you to implement it?

getmail frequently-asked questions (FAQs) (version 4)
Follow the same instructions as for reporting bugs above — yes, that means I would prefer you submit your idea to the getmail users' mailing list. That will lead to a useful discussion if your feature has not been proposed before.
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Do you have an "800" number?

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No, as an E-commerce site, we focus on internet sales and not telephone sales so we don't have the overhead cost of paying people to man the phone. We won't need to pass those costs on to you as we didn't incur the cost.
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What is a "man's" corset?

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Good question! As with many other terms in common use in the corset world, there is no single rigid or technical definition, no matter what is currently being advertised as a "man's corset" on any other website you may have visited.
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WHAT IS "DISCLOSURE"?

HIPAA - FAQ: University of Maryland School of Medicine
quot;Disclosure" means giving PHI to others for reasons other than TPO. Disclosures also must be kept to the minimum necessary. HIPAA gives patients the right to know who received a copy of their PHI. Unlike "uses", HIPAA mandates an accounting for all disclosures.
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What is "Pucka"?

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It is the slang name for Puckapunyal, one of the oldest and most important Army bases in Australia. Refer map for location. This should not be confused with "pukka", which is a British Army word for "well presented" or "top notch". Sometimes used in a derogatory way against a foppish, English upper class type who had little respect or time for the "rankers".
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What was "a marmalade"?

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It was a nick-name for recruits in WW1. It was given because they were so new that they still enjoyed marmalade jam. After they had been in the Army long enough to get sick of the ONLY type of jam offered they were past the recruit stage. (Cynics say that marmalade jam was the only type offered because all the apricot jam was sent to Gallipoli, where the troops complained of no variation).
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WHAT IS A "REGULAR"?

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A "regular" fill is the application of product between your nail cuticle and the grow-out portion of your artificial nail. This service also includes repairing of any cracks, breakage or lifting of the nail product, and fresh application of polish. Top of page
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WHAT IS A "BACK-FILL"?

Frequently Asked Questions Nail Care by Cindy - North Ogden
A "back-fill" is the same as a "regular" fill with the addition of "drilling" or filing off the white portion of the nail product (on the tip of the nail), and applying new, white nail product to the area drilled or filed off. Top of page
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What is a "prescribed" fire?

Tahoe National Forest - Frequently Asked Questions
A prescribed fire is any fire intentionally ignited to meet specific land management objectives (i.e., to reduce flammable fuels, such as the accumulation of brush, logs, etc. on forest floors; or to help restore ecosystem health). Prescribed fires are preplanned ignitions, with predetermined boundaries. They are conducted only under certain weather conditions (i.e., during periods of low wind) when flame length and heat can be controlled.
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WHAT IS A "SCHNOODLE"?

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Schnoodle" is a clever marketing gimmick for a cross between a Schnauzer and a Poodle. There is nothing wrong with mixed breeds, but these breeders are simply creating a product and marketing it with claims such as non-shedding and 'best of both breeds'. They use the marketing term 'designer breed'. Simple knowledge of genetics will show that the claim that the dog will get the 'best' of both breeds is without merit.
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What is "Obesity"?

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Obesity: a simple definition- an excess of body fat that frequently results in a significant impairment of health.
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How much of a "foreigner" will I be?

US to UK Moving FAQ
While its a matter of debate as to how culturally different the US is from the UK, in a certain sense all the English-speaking countries of the world comprise one vast extended culture. We're all aware of current events in each other's countries (although Brits are much more aware of what's going on in the US than the other way around), and we listen to each other's music and watch each other's movies. If Clint Eastwood or Emma Thompson have a new movie, it's a media sensation in both countries.
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What is a "Waster"?

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Since Roman times, through the Middle Ages and Renaissance, wooden weapons were used throughout Europe for training and practice by warriors, men-at-arms, knights and students of fencing. Wasters save wear and tear on valuable steel swords and help build strength and coordination. Also called "bavins" or later on "cudgels", wooden swords were often of double weight for instructing squires or for use on pells or even tournaments.
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What is a "SuperSub"?

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Backstreets has a SuperSubcriber program for those hardcore fans who also serve as supporting members of our magazine. SuperSubs get a package of subscriber services in addition to their normal subscription.
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What is "Flushing"?

NIALOR - FAQ's
Flushing is a histamine reaction to Instant-Release Niacin. Typical symptoms are red, hot and Itchy skin which typically lasts for about 1-4 hours. Flushing is generally harmless, but can be very unpleasant, much like a NIALOR® uses Milk Thistle to offset the flushing effect of Instant-Release.
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What are "pools"?

Georgia Gas Market FAQ
The pipeline fees AGL charges marketers to transport gas to your residence actually differ slightly depending on where you live, and you may see this reflected in your gas consumption or pipeline charges. AGL divides the state up in to two pools (click for a map), and the pipeline rates charged for delivery to Pool B are slightly higher than for Pool A. Some marketers charge different gas or pipeline rates depending on your pool, and others charge the same fee to everyone.
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What is "nogging"?

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quot;Nogging" is general term meaning a functional filler in the walls of a building. In log buildings (logs stacked on top of each other) there is usually split wood wedged between the logs, and then covered with a mortar-like clay/lime mixture to keep out moisture and wind. In the case of the Lutze Housebarn and many German style buildings there are rough split vertical staves wedged into the openings between the timbers.
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What is "Samba"?

Academic Technology: Web Frequently Asked Questions
Not a dance step, "Samba" is an application that allows Windows users to access a directory on a UNIX machine as a networked drive. This is most commonly used to grant access to our web server, Ra. When a user needs access to change a web site they use the New Website Request form. Using their universal username we then give the user a "Samba share" linking their username with the particular directory or "share" on the server.
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What are "markers"?

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DNA testing for Genetic Genealogy focuses on a specific part of the y-chromosome on the DNA strand. There are particular places that the lab looks at (similar to addresses on a street) where patterns repeat over and over. The lab counts the number of times the pattern repeats, and that is your count for that marker. By comparing these counts (the number you see for each address on your test results), you can see how closely you match others who have been tested.
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What is a "lineage"?

WorldFamilies.net: Where Genealogy meets DNA testing
Results included in a "Lineage" share a recent common ancestor since the advent of surnames (circa 1100 AD) o The result in the Lineage row shows the projected markers for the Lineage's common ancestor (Lineage o When 12 marker results are shown in a Lineage group - this is preliminary. An upgrade to at least 25 markers o Results shown in a general grouping do not share a common ancestor if they are shown in a different color.
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How do you "roleplay"?

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You post as a character at swfan.net roleplaying or swfan.net storytelling forums and interact with others in the context of the SW universe.
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What are "Howls"?

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Speaking of conventions... The first "Howl", the 1994 Harvest Howl, was organized by Smash Greywolf in Ohio. A Howl is basically a gathering in the flesh (or fur) of readers of AHWW to socialize, get to know one another, howl at the moon, leap over raging bonfires, and to generally share the camaraderie that exists amongst members of the cyberpack.
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What is the "cyberpack"?

alt.horror.werewolves Frequently Asked Questions
I don't know where the term first came from. The cyberpack is basically anyone who reads AHWW and finds a bond with the others there. It's an extended friendship circle, a source of moral (and sometimes physical) support. It's a bunch of people who like each other's company and find common traits amongst themselves. It's the social and emotional side to AHWW. There is no leader of the pack, no alpha, no hierarchy. There's no need for it. There's also no entrance exam or secret handshake..
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What are "Reserves" and where can I find them?

Ohio State University Libraries: Frequently Asked Questions
When an entire class needs to use a particular book or class notes, a professor may place them on Closed Reserve, where students can check them out for a few hours. In the Sullivant Library, the Closed Reserve Desk is on the first floor as you enter the Library. It is open during all hours that the library is open. Some reserves are online and are called electronic reserves. Check the E-reserve (FAQ) for information on accessing electronic reserves.
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What is the difference between "2-clock" and "4-clock" SDRAM?

All of Memory FAQ
The early SDRAM DIMM design has 2 clock inputs to drive all the SDRAM chip. This was found to be insufficient due to loading on these inputs. Some 4 clock modules will not work in systems that are designed for 2 clock, but some will. SOME 2 clock modules might not work in systems designed for 4 clocks, but then again some will.
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