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0 | <#> why doesn't an optical mouse work on a glass table? <#> Optical mice use an LED and a camera to rapidly capture images of the surface beneath the mouse. The infomation from the camera is analyzed by a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) and used to detect imperfections in the underlying surface and determine motion. Som... |
1 | <#> In the san francisco bay area, does it make sense to rent or buy ? <#> renting vs buying depends on your goals.
generally thinking is that buying is better b/c the payments that would go into the rent start building equity in your home. the govt also incentivizes you to buy by making your property tax payments and ... |
2 | <#> Why do people blush when they are embarrassed? <#> from ask yahoo...
http://ask.yahoo.com/ask/20040113.html
<<Blushing is a unique blend of evolutionary and social behavior. It's an involuntary reaction of the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for our "fight or flight" response, but blushing is solel... |
3 | <#> How the human species evolved? <#> A tough question as it overlaps science and theology. Since you asked "how the human species evolved?" I'll assume you're interested in the scientific approach to the answer.
The current theory holds that Homo sapiens evolved from Hominid ancestors over the course of millions of y... |
4 | <#> What are some tips on finding a good mortgage broker? <#> the most basic thing is to have someone you have a decent amount of trust for. someone recommended by a friend etc.
the things you have to look for are:
1. top priority is seeing that the broker can actually get your loan on time. many deals fall through b/c... |
5 | <#> what is the reason for the increasing divorce percentage in the western world? <#> IMO... our lives are much more complex than our equivalents from 50 years ago and thus it's more likely for married people to grow in different directions over time (values, needs, etc.). Add to that how easy and acceptable it is to ... |
6 | <#> space missions <#> You also need to consider the economic effects of funding basic research. The moon missions of the 60's inspired an entire generation and helped to move many kids toward careers in science and engineering. As a result, the US was well poised to take advantage of the huge boom in information techn... |
7 | <#> Is a transponder required to fly in class C airspace? <#> the answer is that you must have a transponder in order to fly in a class C airspace. <#> How to get rid of a beehive? <#> Call an area apiarist. They should be able to help you and would most likely remove them at no charge in exchange for the hive. The bee... |
8 | <#> What are world's 3 smallest nations? <#> 1. The Vatican City in central Rome ranks as the smallest nation of the world. It measures 0.17 square miles.
2. Monaco.
3. San Marino.
How did they manage to become countries?
1. The political freedom of the Vatican is guaranteed and protected by Italy. It concordat between... |
9 | <#> Why do gas stations mix ethanol into gas? <#> Right. Fuel additives are helpful for reduction of emissions, although they are not always economical. For the most part, the US congress has subsidized the creation of ethanol, which tends to be a net cost unless created from waste agricultural products.
Another substa... |
10 | <#> Formula1 car <#> Let me break it down-
Engine- 3 liter V10. Approximately 900+ hp, 19,000 rpm. The engine weighs about 200 lbs. It spins so fast that metal valve springs can't keep, the springs are pneumatic.
Brakes- The better your brakes, the later you can brake and thus you can spend more time going fast. These ... |
11 | <#> how was Einstein's General Relativity theory proven ? <#> First, I would never say that a theory has been proven. There may be a lot of evidence that supports a theory, and as a result it may no longer be on the list of theories that are being challenged, but theories are always theories and should always be open t... |
12 | <#> How effective is massage in relieving stress? <#> Massage is good for relieving stress if you find the right kind of you.
One of the most popular massages is Swedish massage. Light to medium pressure is applied with long, soothing strokes. Sometimes stress can cause muscle pain. Deep tissue massage can be tailored... |
13 | <#> When will Google buy Yahoo? <#> Their respective market caps are too close for this to ever happen.
Interestingly, many reporters, analysts and tech pundits that I talk to think that the supposed competition between Google and Yahoo is fallacious, and that they are very different companies with very different strat... |
14 | <#> Why is there often a mirror in an elevator? <#> The purpose is functional, but it's psychological rather than mechanical.
Here's an explanation, from: http://www.slyasafox.com/book/book_33.html
"In the early industrial age, buildings began to spring up all over the east coast. Many of these new buildings were talle... |
15 | <#> Can someone explain the theory of e=mc2? <#> In general it means that in a very high speed (also apply for low speed but hard to measure) , a Mass turns into Energy and vise versa. The conversion rate is C2 (C square). <#> Why can Bush get away with misinforming us about intelligence, then use that as reason for wa... |
16 | <#> How do I take my money out of 401k without penalty? <#> You can withdraw the money for childrens higher education. Details:
Higher education expenses. Even if you are under age 59�, if you paid expenses for higher education during the year, part (or all) of any distribution may not be subject to the 10% additional ... |
17 | <#> How long does take a space craft to get from the Earth to the Moon? <#> It depends on what you are sending. The Apollo missions were the last set of *manned* missions to the moon, and here is the travel time:
Launched: 16 July 1969 UT 13:32:00 (09:32:00 a.m. EDT)
Landed on Moon: 20 July 1969 UT 20:17:40 (04:17:40 p... |
18 | <#> Why is Dick a shortened version of the name Richard? <#> There doesn't seem to be a consensus on this.
From http://www.searchforancestors.com/surnames/origin/d/dick.php:
"It may come from the Dutch Dyck, a bank or dike, a bulwark thrown up in the Low Countries against the sea or rivers to prevent inundation."
Acco... |
19 | <#> what are gamma ray bursts? <#> The source of Gamma Ray bursts is currently unknown. They are a surprising phenomenon because gamma rays are so powerful that very few events could cause them. They have also only been recently discovered by projects like the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory, and appear to be coming from... |
20 | <#> Why is it so foggy in San Francisco? <#> It isn't as foggy as you might think. Spring and Fall are quite temperate, and San Francisco is renowned for it's "Indian Summer" in September. However, Mark Twain had a point when he said "The coldest Winter I ever spent was Summer in San Francisco."
This is because the war... |
21 | <#> how do Elephants communicate? <#> There make very low frequency sounds that we cannot hear. They also make sounds that we do hear and it is because they what other animals to hear it. <#> How come the usage of alternate power generators is not more prevalent in a state like Californi <#> California electricity is g... |
22 | <#> When do you use a semicolon instead of a colon? <#> While historically the use of the semicolon and colon were similar, modern usage seems to be diverging, with semicolons indicating breaks slightly stronger than commas and colons introducing lists and explanations.
Semicolons have always been used in a manner ver... |
23 | <#> How come stars are generally round? <#> Largely because of the massive amounts of gravitational force involved. A sphere is the only sustainable shape when talking about forces of that magnitude. Stars are incredibly dense towards their core, and over billions of years the matter will coalesce in a sphere like shap... |
24 | <#> Why can I see myself in a mirror? <#> When a mirror is hit by particles of light called photons, it reflects the photons back to us. When photons hit a smooth surface like a mirror, they bounce back off of the mirror at roughly the same angle at which they hit the object, creating a reflection that looks the same. ... |
25 | <#> Who is Earth-2 Superman and how is he different from regular Superman? <#> It's relatively simple. Back in 1961, DC Comics revealed that all of their Golden Age (c. 1939-1945) characters had lived on a different Earth from their Silver Age (c. 1956-1970) characters. Some characters (Batman, Robin, Wonder Woman) wer... |
26 | <#> How do you become a judge on the Supreme Court? <#> There are nine seats on the United States Supreme Court. You must be nominated by the President of the United States, and confirmed by a majority in the U.S. Senate. Justices are appointed for life (except in cases of retirement or impeachment).
It is not necessar... |
27 | <#> What does 'zig' refer to in the All Your Base clip? <#> the enigmatic and poorly translated introduction to the American port of Zero Wing is equal parts confusing and hilarious. what in the world could a "zig" be? well, it would seem that the word "zig," unfortunately, is not yet another perple... |
28 | <#> What's a good home based business? <#> I would recommend starting with something you enjoy, find a wholesale supplier or make the goods/services yourself, and setup a store with eBay. This is really quick and easy (AKA: cheap) to start. If you don't know exactly what you want to do it is a good way to see how it wi... |
29 | <#> What is the maximum number of identical stones so that after a look-alike is added...? <#> The answer is 9 stones (or maybe more).
After adding a look-alike to 9 stones, there will be 10. Name them ABCDEFGHIJ.
"ABC<DEF" means "the stones ABC as a group weigh less than the stones DEF."
Weighing 1. Weigh ABC vs. DEF... |
30 | <#> Can you imagine seeing more colors? <#> Try this one, NO colors, that would be freaky. everything just black or white, no "in-betweens"! <#> Who is the world's highest paid actress? <#> Cameron Diaz briefly surpassed Julia Roberts in 2004, but Julia is back on top: <#> Can you recommend a good preschool with childc... |
31 | <#> What are the effects of parental favoritism? <#> From my personal experience, I've seen parental favoritism cause lifetime effects.
My mom's brother was the favorite- she was the least favored. 50 years later, she still struggles with feeling inadequate and has a hard time trusting people. Because of this, she has... |
32 | <#> What is the only state in the US whose governor has no veto power? <#> North Carolina. <#> Which soccer team has won the most European club championships? <#> Real Madrid has won 9 titles, followed by 6 for AC Milan and 5 for Liverpool. <#> Where can I find information about Superlatives? <#> If you want to answer ... |
33 | <#> what is the temperature on the sun and how to calculate the lost of heat per distance from it? <#> You might not have intended it, but your question is a lot more complex than you might have thought. It turns out that the temperature of the sun is a function of how deep into the sun you are, with the surface temper... |
34 | <#> who should I start this week in fantasy football? Delhomme @BUF or Brooks @NYJ? <#> Both teams have good passing d and both match ups are on the road. Delhomme has a better #1 receiver in Smith although Horn is healthy and is pretty good in his own right but Brooks has the better #2 receiver in Stallworth so that b... |
35 | <#> I'm new to road biking and need a bike under $1000. What frame and parts do you recommend? <#> I'd agree with TaraN's answer. Take the time to really find what you want. Take a lot of extended test rides. You might find that aluminum might be too harsh for you, in which case you might find that steel or carbon migh... |
36 | <#> Is there a place where I can see graphs of U.S. National Budget allocations for the last few years? <#> You can find tables (not graphs) of the US National Budget allocations since the 1940's in a single PDF:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget/fy2006/pdf/hist.pdf
If you have your heart set on looking graphs, you ... |
37 | <#> What kind of guitar is that? <#> Can't answer your question exactly, but it looks an awful lot like a Gibson archtop or a Gretsch. You can poke around either of their websites to see guitars that look pretty similar to the one in the picture. There are particular models of Gibson & Gretsch that have the diagonal br... |
38 | <#> If light travels faster than sound, then why do we hear sound first and then see picture when we turn on TV ? <#> In most cases, the television needs to 'warm-up' its cathode ray tube before it can start to display an image on the screen.
The audio coils require much less charging time and can start to emit sound s... |
39 | <#> Who is the most famous woman athlete of all time? <#> Historically I believe it would be Babe Didrikson Zaharias, who was a golfer and olympic track star.
Answers.com's bio says: " Mildred 'Babe' Didrikson Zaharias was voted the outstanding woman athlete of the century in a 1950 Associated Press poll. Though she ga... |
40 | <#> What was the first currency ever used? <#> The earliest form of currency used was large stones that could be used to get food and meat in exchange - this was during the stone age. Before this there was a barter of goods (so i am not considering it currency)
Large stones which were round were considered more valuabl... |
41 | <#> What is the difference between software and hardware? <#> Hardware is the physical componentry of a computer system. Memory chips, mice, monitors, and keyboards are all hardware.
Software is the information stored on the computer, so programs and data are considered to be software. Basically, if you can email it t... |
42 | <#> What is programming? <#> Programming is instructing a computer to do something for you with the help of a programming language. The role of a programming language can be described in two ways:
1. Technical: It is a means for instructing a Computer to perform Tasks
2. Conceptual: It is a framework within which we ... |
43 | <#> If God is both all loving and all powerful, how can he/she/it allow suffering to exist? <#> Frankly, the answers thus far show a complete lack of understanding of basic theodicy and even the Christian Bible. Assuming that ? as a Christian ? you buy into Job?s tale as at least allegorical, then there is acknowledgem... |
44 | <#> Is there another cure for headaches besides taking pain killers? <#> If you would like to cure headaches naturally, try to take a lime, cut it into half and rub it on your
forehead. The throbbing will go away. This worked for me. <#> Would it seriously affect my chances of getting into college if I don't have a hi... |
45 | <#> What are the best ways to incentivise people to answer questions here? <#> I think that, though counterintuitive, one of the most effective ways was to limit the number of questions a user can answer per day. A casual user will still answer the 11th question the next day, and more hard-core users will try to answer... |
46 | <#> How many U.S. states are named after kings or queens? <#> Things get a little sticky in the counting process here. See, the Virginias were one until 1863, so do we count them as one or two? Officially there was only one Virginia to name at the time, but I think we're looking to count how many states are named after... |
47 | <#> What is Indie genre? <#> The basic answer is indie (or independent) music is music that is released on smaller labels that operate independently from the mainstream music business.
But more often "indie" refers to a specific genre of contemporary music that is based on combining aesthetics of classic rock, punk, ga... |
48 | <#> Why do people have the bird, turkey for thanksgiving? <#> It is believed that the pilgrims and indians shared wild turkey and venison on the original Thanksgiving.
Turkey's "Americanness" was established by Benjamin Franklin, who had advocated for the turkey, not the bald eagle, becoming the national bird. <#> How... |
49 | <#> Who said "Do, or do not. There is no 'try'"? <#> Yoda said that in Star Wars. <#> How should I act on a date? <#> Some fundamentals for men: talk 30-40% and let her talk the rest of the time. Open doors, pick up the tab, and make eye contact. One big mistake I see guys make, and one that I made back in my dating da... |
50 | <#> Public transportation options in Los Angeles? <#> Los Angeles does have a public transit system, including the Metro Red Line and other light rail. However, if you want to get around without a car, you'll have to budget significant time (and I mean significant) to catch connections and lines. Plus, if you miss a co... |
51 | <#> How do I protect myself from credit card scam? <#> If you dont want to pay for the services such as bank of america here are a couple of things you can do to reduce your chances of your identity being stolen
1. shred all your mail
2. By law, you can request 1 copy of your credit history every year from each of the ... |
52 | <#> Does anyone know a good tutoring service for k-12 around Philadelphia? <#> Please try http://www.TutorVista.com for high-quality tutoring for K-12 and College students.
We offer UNLIMITED tutoring hours in all subjects for only $99.99 a month! The tutoring is done over the Internet. It is one-on-one tutoring, one t... |
53 | <#> Are Wireless Networks Secure? <#> Unfortunately, no computer network is truly secure. It's always theoretically possible for eavesdroppers to view or "snoop" the traffic on any network, and it's often possible to add or "inject" unwelcome traffic as well. However, some networks are built and managed much more secur... |
54 | <#> Is it legal to publicly rate medical doctors? <#> NOT LEGAL ADVICE:
As long as you make it clear that you are offering your opinion, then your ratings will be protected by the US Constitution's 1st Amendment protection for free speech. (You are in the US, right?)
If you falsely or misleadingly indicate that your r... |
55 | <#> How do I tone my butt? What's the best exercise for butts? <#> Where do you live? I have been taking a class called "Core Fusion" for almost a year now, and it has been the most effective thing I've done in terms of toning my body up (all over, not just butt). It is offered at Exhale Spa, which has locations in Bos... |
56 | <#> How can I find the state symbols for a state? <#> I listed two sites. The other site provides you info about the state, each state's map and state symbols. <#> How many words with 10 letters are there in the US dictionary? <#> SCOWL (Spell Checker Oriented Word Lists) has about 70,000 10-letter words total. If we l... |
57 | <#> Which part-time MBA program will add value to a software developer with 15 years experience? <#> Wow. There are some pretty negative answers in this thread.
Pick a good program. Pick a highly rated program. The brand *is* part of the value of an MBA, and frankly, the lower rated programs aren't that much cheaper. H... |
58 | <#> Are humans still evolving? <#> Evolution is ever-present as always. You could argue it's rate is a function of environment change. So to answer what's driving human evolution you need to look at the human environment as part of the equation. Extreme evolution happens when an organism's environment changes and it ca... |
59 | <#> Does anyone know a good apartment rental agency around Washington DC? <#> I've had personal experience with Archstone apartments and Summit (just bought by Camden) apartments in the past two years. While neither one is stellar, both were acceptable. Both of these were in the Northern Virginia area - bedroom communi... |
60 | <#> Is there anywhere that rents UMD movies for PSP? <#> GameFly.com rents both PSP movies and games. (They're in seperate categories if you don't see them right away.)
I've been a customer for about a year, and I think their selection and customer service are both stellar. Ship times seem a little longer than Netflix,... |
61 | <#> What is the meaning behind the song "the reflex" by Duran Duran? <#> From the sourced website:
"The Reflex", Duran Duran
I, being a HUGE Duran Duran fan, can shed some light on this song. Back in the 80's when I had the word book for the album and meanings, this song simply was about a person being on stage, forget... |
62 | <#> How can I cure my hiccups? <#> This is to expand on another person's answer, which was correct but missing some important steps or explanation. This cure is a bonafide medical and scientific cure. The get rid of hiccups, you must deprive oxygen from the muscle that is causing hiccups. No oxygen to that muscle, it c... |
63 | <#> What is Visual Basic? <#> Visual Basic is a programming language and software development environment created by Microsoft in the 1990s primarily to make it easy for developers to create client applications on Windows. It featured an way to easily create graphical user interfaces by drawing windows and controls on ... |
64 | <#> Should high schools offer classes on SAT for all? <#> I'd say yes, all high schools should offer SAT test prep. The main two reasons:
1) Workers 18 and over with a bachelor?s degree earn an average of $51,206 a year, while those with a high school diploma earn $27,915. (U.S. Census Bureau).
Basically, college grad... |
65 | <#> Why are the Dutch so tall? <#> As a dutchman, and someone who's 6'4" I should be able to answer this one.
Specifically though there actually has been a fair amount of research around this, the average height of the dutch are indeed abover average and I've heard claims of it being "the tallest nation in the world".
... |
66 | <#> Can animals really predict earthquakes? <#> There was a PBS program 'Nature', just aired a couple of weeks ago, about whether animals can predict nature disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis. Whether animals can predict earthquakes is not conclusive. But there's a scientist in Berkeley (forgot his name) claimed h... |
67 | <#> how google and "evil" relate? <#> Their motto is "Don't be evil", in response to Microsoft's reputation as "The Evil Empire". <#> What was Earvin "Magic" Johnson's nickname as a youngster in Michigan, before he came to be known as Magic? <#> His neighbors used to call him Junior or June Bug. <#> will golden state w... |
68 | <#> What does "buck naked" mean? <#> Dating from the 1920's the expression buck naked commonly means completely or totally naked or without a "stitch" (as opposed to partially naked). Synonyms include "bare naked", "buck-arse naked", and "butt naked" (also spelled, facetiously, "butt nekkid"). In the South, "buck naked... |
69 | <#> In the quest for dazzling teeth, how harmful are teeth whitening strips? <#> Depends on your teeth. I used Crest Whitestrips for a time, and they worked really well (I definitely noticed a difference in the whiteness of my teeth). However, they irritated my gums to the point where my dentist told me to stop using t... |
70 | <#> Is there a cure for malaria? <#> There are several means of successfully treating malaria if contracted, yet malaria is still one of the leading causes of preventable death in the developing world. The reason is that most of these people are too poor to afford even basic preventative measures like bednets (which ke... |
71 | <#> What does Sarbaines Oxley compliant mean? <#> The Sarbanes-Oxley act was sponsored by Senator Paul Sarbanes and Representative Michael Oxley, and is a response to the auditing scandals surrounding Enron, WorldCom, and others. Essentially it aims to protect investors by requiring public companies to adhere to certai... |
72 | <#> What is the difference between dating and in a relationship? <#> The difference is the level of commitment. "Dating" connotes a casual thing, not necessarily exclusive. When a person says "I'm dating Bill" instead of "Bill is my boyfriend", you can probably guess the relationship is relatively new and no commitment... |
73 | <#> Why do people love Oprah? <#> Because she personifies the classic Cinderella story and the American dream. She overcame poverty and abuse to become a huge tv success. She's also very charismatic...and she likes to give stuff away. <#> Can I view everything on the Internet via the wireless network? <#> Yes...you can... |
74 | <#> What are the odds of life on another planet? <#> Answers to this question can vary greatly, but a good framework to think about it is the Drake Equation. Developed by Frank Drake and Carl Sagan, it runs through some of the key factors that will effect the viability of life on other planets. As we learn more about e... |
75 | <#> What is your opinion on online dating? <#> It works. I met my bf of almost 3 years through online dating. That doesn't mean I didn't meet alot of incompatible people. I used online dating on and off for about a year before I met him.
Online dating is just another way to meet people, but it shouldn't be the only wa... |
76 | <#> Should I fly back to Sunnyvale (from WI) for the Year end party? Is it worth it?I'? <#> Whether any party would be worthy flying cross-country for is definitely up to you, but as far as company parties go, I think Yahoo's are tops.
They go all out in so many ways. The bands are impressively big (for a party) like t... |
77 | <#> why does the bird flu considered to be such a frightening disease? <#> The 1918, 1957 and and 1968 flu pandemics can be traced back to bird flu mutating with human virus. These pandemics killed scores of people. The panic also stems from the fact that there is no vaccine for H5N1 virus, the bird flu that is current... |
78 | <#> What is paraphrasing? <#> Paraphrasing is when you put someone else's ideas in your own words. It's not just rewriting a paragraph or changing a few words. From the webs ite below:
Paraphrasing is:
*your own rendition of essential information and ideas expressed by someone else, presented in a new form.
*one legit... |
79 | <#> Who sailed from Spain around the tip of S. America & across the Pacific Ocean to the Phils.? <#> Ferdinand Magellan was dubbed the "discoverer" of the Philippines after he landed on the island of Homonhon, near Samar, on March 17, 1521. He claimed the islands in the name of King Philip II of Spain and named them Fe... |
80 | <#> How can we improve the quality of the teachers in high schools? <#> hi,
This question is of particular interest to me because I have been interested in education reform for some time. I'm a believer that the quality of education has a lot to do with the quality of the teachers. To have quality teachers, many differ... |
81 | <#> what was Hitchcock best movie? <#> Generally, film geeks tend to come down in favor of Vertigo or Notorious, but the previously mentioned North By Northwest gets a lot of votes, too.
Notorious is usually cited by European critics because of the amazing work by both Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman, plus it is the film... |
82 | <#> How is it that different countries have come up with different styles of electrical socket pins? <#> Practical: As there are multiple very-incompatible voltages in use (110v, 220v), it's a good idea to not have the same plugs. Somebody will inevitably plug in the wrong device, and putting a 110v device on 220v can ... |
83 | <#> What can you say to someone on their deathbed to help put their mind at ease? <#> It really depends on the beliefs of the individual. If they are religious, talk to them about their beliefs about the afterlife. If they are worried about how their actions in life may affect their disposition after death, recall for ... |
84 | <#> How to fight graft and corruption? <#> If it is in a corporation, there are special laws to grant you whistleblower status, and you can move into this role under a degree of legal protection from retribution.
If it is in a government, then it can be very difficult depending on the nature of the government. Dictator... |
85 | <#> What is the best checking account balancing interest and service? <#> It depends on the level of service you are looking for. For example, is internet access good enough for you, or do you prefer a bank with local branches? For me, Etrade offers the ease of online access but reasonable interest. On the other hand, ... |
86 | <#> how many mountains in the world are 8.000 m (26k feet) or more? <#> 14:
Everest / 8850m / Tibet/Nepal
K2 / 8611m / China/Kashmir
Kanchenjunga / 8586m / India/Nepal
Lhotse / 8516m / China/Nepal
Makalu / 8463m / Tibet/Nepal
Cho Oyu / 8201m / Tibet/Nepal
Dhaulagiri / 8167m / Nepal
Manaslu / 8156m / Nepal
Nanga Parbat ... |
87 | <#> What ever happened to Ask Jeeves??? Was those questions answered by real people also? <#> Ask Jeeves is still around. They recently renamed it as ask.com. It has been recently bought by InterActiveCorp which also owns match.com.
AFAIK Ask Jeeves questions are not answered by real people. There are sure some editoti... |
88 | <#> What's the best prog. language to learn? What's the easiest to get into? <#> If you want to make a career on computer science or engineering, take C++/C and nothing else at first. Other languages -- like Java -- will hide several key concepts that are very important to have an understanding. Later you should also l... |
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