Spiders Don't Spin

Spiders Don't Spin

It turns out that dragline silk's molecular structure resists twisting. Having done a 400' free-fall rappel, I can assure you that we humans have not figured this one out yet—150' down from the roof of the cave, I was spinning like a dreidel and had to slow down and drop in controlled bursts.

Need a good New A/V reciever

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I'm new to the home theatre area. I'm currently looking for a good A/V reciever for my 290 square foot living room. A guy at a home audio store showed me a Denon AVR 486S and he said it should do the job. I want something that I will be able to grow into and not be outdated and obsolite in minute I leave the show room. Thanks for any help.

Cable cost

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Can someone/anyone please explain how a five foot pair of cables can cost as much or more than a decent power amp or the speakers they are connected to? I have been involved in this hobby since 1966. I own and use high quality cable and connectors. I have even made cables using WBT connectors and Wonder solder. I still can't fathom $8,000 a pair 6Ft speaker cables.

RoHS Chills Electronics Companies

RoHS Chills Electronics Companies

Removal of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), a <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/images/newsletter/805Bstph.html">directive by the European Union</A> (EU) that goes into effect on July 1, 2006, sounds like apple pie or motherhood&mdash;something that would be hard to argue against. And its expressed purpose of removing hazardous substances&mdash;lead and mercury, for example&mdash;from consumer products is assuredly a noble one.

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