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    Has CGI ruined film ?

    There has been a bad patch where graphics got in the way of the story - people were going to see the pictures rather than the story. However now that everyone has computer effects in their films the good ones of the future are going to have to tell us something apart from "Hey we can get a...
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    Why do people say running is harder than cycling?

    I saw this question in the running section, and I am wondering what the cyclists thoughts are (I am copying it word for word here so apologies to the original questioner): cycling (at elite levels) is 100x more difficult than running in my opinion. i mean, TDF riders go 30+ mph CLIMBING THE...
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    Is this normal for a mountain bike?

    Bob A could be mostly right - new cables stretch a lot when they are new and need adjusting after a few weeks, so they might need adjusting in a week of so. Also when you rude a few times shift through the gears to loosen them up. Grinding chain could be that the derailleur isn't aligned quite...
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    Is this normal for a mountain bike?

    Bob A could be mostly right - new cables stretch a lot when they are new and need adjusting after a few weeks, so they might need adjusting in a week of so. Also when you rude a few times shift through the gears to loosen them up. Grinding chain could be that the derailleur isn't aligned quite...
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    Is it legal for teachers to discuss pupils performance outside of school?

    It's not illegal just unprofessional, in the same way that doctors, and priests shouldn't talk about their clients - nothing in the law to stop them, just their profession recommends a bit of thought about what they say.
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    Can you really earn money with Survey sites?

    Do they sound too good to be true? If so they probably are too good. For everything in life, if someone is offering to give you money, ask yourself what they are getting in return. Normally it is a skill or similar, or if they are paying just for your time ask how your time will make them money...
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    Robert leaves the starting line of a 100m sprint at 10m/s. By the end of the race,

    Its a while but if I am right, Acceleration = (End Speed - Starting Speed) / Time So A = (20 - 10) / 15 or A = 10/15 or 2/3 or 0.6667
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    Robert leaves the starting line of a 100m sprint at 10m/s. By the end of the race,

    Its a while but if I am right, Acceleration = (End Speed - Starting Speed) / Time So A = (20 - 10) / 15 or A = 10/15 or 2/3 or 0.6667
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    Charity needing tents/camping equipment?

    You could try somone like the local Scout or Guide group - they do a lot of camping. Army cadet forces go camping too but get grants for their equipment. Other charities might be someone like the Red Cross or St Johns Ambulance who use tents when providing first aid cover for events. Not sure...
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    Whats the best way to clean ur bike?

    Get a bucket and a brush to wash the bike with.Pressure washers can force water into the bearings. You can use car shampoo but not washing up liquid, though plain water is good too. WAsh the bike with the brush and wipe it dry. If you want you can take the wheels off and using a rag clean the...
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