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Did the Celts really call their priests “Druids”?

The CR FAQ - An Introduction to Celtic Reconstructionist Pag...
Yes and no. They called their priests, priestesses, and other people who fulfilled an official religious role by a variety of titles, in the languages and dialects spoken in their particular time and region. “Druid” is an English translation of the Irish draoí and the equivalent from other Celtic cultures. But the druids were also in large part the intellectual class in Celtic societies.

What Is That “Cracking” Noise?

Chiropractic Center of Southern Utah - FAQ
Your joints contain fluid that helps keep them healthy and lubricated (like oil in a car). This “synovial fluid” contains gas (like carbonation in soft drinks). When an adjustment is made you may hear a noise. This is know as an “audible release” and is simply the release of gas in the joint much like when you open a can of soda.

My speech recognition “Speech-to-Noise-Ratio” is really low. What can I do?

Frequently Asked Question Talk System language translation
The “Speech-to-Noise-Ratio” is used in speech recognition as a way of rating the quality of your microphone. A high ratio indicates that your speech, when compared to both sound (that occurs when you speak) and electronic noise (anything from computers to car engines that use or produce electricity), is quite strong relative to the noise signals. A low ratio indicates that you may be speaking too loudly or even too quietly into the mask.

When I launch Dev-C++ i get the message saying “WININET.DLL not found” ?

Dev-C++ FAQ
If you are missing WININET.DLL on your Windows system, you can download it at: http://www.rocketdownload.com/supfiles.htm Check in Compiler options if the direcories settings are correct. With a default setup, you should have :

What does the name “Maze” stand for, or mean?

Maze FAQ [from the Atrial Fibrillation Page]
The name of this procedure is based on the concept of a puzzle. The incisions create barriers and several blind alleys allowing for only one major route for an electrical impulse to travel from the top to the bottom of the heart.

Is the free gift really “free”?

FCA Publishing Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! FC&A offers a free gift with every purchase. It’s just our way of saying “Thank you” and the free gift is yours to keep ... forever ... whether you keep the product or return it for any reason!

What does a “cascading grid of protection” really mean?

StediWatt - Questions and Answers
This is a term for the placement of StediWatt TVSS modules at strategic locations in a facility so that all the equipment is protected from internally as well as externally generated transients. The primary protector at the service entrance performs the initial “coarse” suppression and then the secondary protector at a sub-panel or on a low voltage circuit performs a “fine” suppression, limiting the transient to harmless levels.

What is a “warped” diamond?

DCI - Frequently Asked Questions
A warped diamond is a diamond where the sum of the crown height percentage, maximum girdle thickness percentage and pavilion depth percentage doesn’t equal the total depth percentage. (i.e. the sum of ones parts should equal the whole) A warped diamond rarely gets over 40% light return versus non-warped diamonds that can return a maximum of 91% light return. Read the article “Warping” to learn more. I’ll leave “fair” up to you but let me give you some averages.

What are “ideal” applications for a large gas chiller system?

Frequently Asked Questions About Gas Cooling
The “ideal” application for a large gas cooling installation would be for a project or facility that has many of the following attributes:

Is “inlining” someone else’s image on you homepage an infringement?

Frequently Asked Questions
The general consensus in the copyright community at this time is that it is. There is a more detailed discussion of inlining below in the section on Retrieving and Using Works from the Interenet. If your faculty member’s desires fit within the framework of an electronic reserve, it should be a fair use. But, reserves shouldn’t be all the materials available for the course, so that might be a limitation. It also shouldn’t be available indefinitely, another limitation.

Did John Brown cause the Civil War?

FAQ About John Brown (1800-1859)
He didn't cause it entirely on his own, but he certainly helped fuel the flames of hostility between the North and South over the issue of slavery. Still, this was only one issue. There were many others such as the admission of Kansas into the Union as a free state bordering Missouri. Southerners had wanted to prevent Missouri from being surrounded by too many free states. Southern control of the U.S.

Do you have anything on John Brown?

Research FAQ - Kansas State Historical Society
We have a collection of letters written by John Brown while he was in Kansas, as well as other letters and papers from his relatives and friends. These are available for interlibrary loan on microfilm reels MS1245-MS1247. More than 100 of the documents from the John Brown Collection are available on the internet through the Territorial Kansas Online web site. There are also many publications in our library collections about John Brown that can be used in our reading room.

Is Willow Books & Café really the “largest Independent in Eastern Massachusetts”?

Willow Books & Cafe
Yes. In all of Boston, Cambridge and points east of Rte. 495, there is none bigger. We have over 100,000 titles in 10,000 luxurious square feet of floor space. Our Children’s department alone is bigger than most Children’s Bookstores. And don’t forget about our cozy Café, serving coffee, drinks, snacks, soups and sandwiches.

Question: Is it true “Electroboy” is being made into a movie?

Bipolar Disorder Common Myths and Misconceptions
Answer: Yes, the film will go into production soon. I’ll keep everyone up to date on the film’s progress in the “News from Electroboy” on the home page. You might also wish to sign up for the Electroboy Newsletter.

What is an “ideal” cut diamond?

DCI - Frequently Asked Questions
The term is supposed to signify a diamond cut to the perfect proportions for a round diamond. But since it is not a regulated term by the FTC, anybody can call their diamond ideal. For accurate proportions, for maximum light return read my article, “GIA Classifications.” NOTE: All the angles and measurements given in the article can be proven mathematically to determine refractivity, brilliance, dispersion, and critical angles.

My Bag End Infrasub-18 makes a “pop” noise when I shut it off. Is this normal?

Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The noise is due to discharging capacitors in the amplifier. It will not harm the unit in any way. To avoid the noise, the Bag End Infrasub-18 may be left on at all times. This, also, will not harm the unit and power consumption, when not in use, is negligible. The Bag End Infrasub-18 has a built-in thermal shutdown circuit which engages when the amplifier panel reaches a specific temperature.

What does “brain death” mean?

Carolina Donor Services | FAQ
Brain death is the irreversible and complete cessation of all brain and brain stem function. It means there is no blood flow through the brain or brain stem and the patient has stopped responding to outside stimuli. It is considered death and allows a death certificate to be signed. Brain death is not the same as being in a coma, since coma patients still have brain function and respond to stimuli.

Q.: You used to make references to a “Press Virus.” What is going on in this area?

Star Graphic Supplies - Frequently Asked Questions (Page 1)
A.: It’s still going strong, and presses are becoming contaminated with stray chemicals leached from paper at an alarming rate. Laser printers and copiers are also having problems with toner drum and cartridge contamination, so I don’t think the excuse, “it’s the fountain solution or bad plates,” applies in those cases. The denial is still going strong, as well.

What is a “Pink and White” nail service?

NailFAQ
Pink and White” refers to the use of two colors of acrylic applied to the nails to produce a more permanent, natural-looking “French” manicure look. OPI calls this the dual-tone nail. The tips of the nails are sculpted using white acrylic. The base of the nail is then overlayed with warm or cool pink, depending on your skin tone.

Is it true “no pain, no gain”?

Frequently Asked Questions
This is definitely not true in most cases. This is not to say that there will be no pain. However, in most cases, pain is a sign that there are abnormal forces on body parts and that the exercise/activity needs to be modified to make the gains needed while providing the right stimulus to improve the health of the injured part/tissue.
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