Archive for October, 2009

How early should I get to a venue if I have standing tickets?

I have standing tickets to the Kerrang Relentless Tour at the Roundhouse, Camden. All Time Low are headlining. How early should I get to the venue if I want to get a good spot where I can see the stage, and have you got any tips? Doors open 6:30pm.
I’d feel out the situation. If [...]

What is the probability that everyone who shows up will have a seat if I accept reservations for 25, have 23?

I have 23 seats.
Take reservations for 25.
90% of reservations show up.
Probability that everyone who shows up will have a seat?
np = 25(.9) = 22.5
npq = 2.25
StdDv = sqrt (2.25) = 1.5
Prob (N = 25): Consider Z-score for (25 - 23) / 1.5 = 2 / 1.5 = 1.333.
Prob (N = 24): Consider Z-score [...]

What kind of venue do you prefer for concerts?

I love going to concerts and go to many shows. I hate the concerts in the huge venues with security everywhere and guard rails around the stage. I much prefer the small venues where you can get right up next to the stage and there is no security with walkie talkies to give you a [...]

What is a plot event in Dr Jekyll/Mr Hyde that represents the good and evil present in humans?

I need to find a plot event that shows both the good and evil in people, not just one or the other. Thanks!
I believe you’re missing the obvious here. The idea that taking a potion can separate the good and evil in man is the primary plot device of the story. It is [...]

How do Tour De France Cameramen Balance on the Motorbikes?

Not Just tour de france but anything getting filmed on a motorbike, They Sit or stand on the back of the bike and they sometimes go at such speeds or inclines . There must be a safety system or balancing system they have because there is never any reported falls and they always get perfectly [...]

What are the tour dates for Paramore in the UK for 2009?

Please don’t say it is for 2009, but is actually for 2008.
if you ever want to know where Paramore is touring, or when, check their myspacce.
http://www.myspace.com/paramore
Although, the don’t have any new tour dates up for the UK right now.

How much is a ticket when the passenger under 16 is not wearing a seatbelt?

I live in CA. I recently received a ticket because i was carrying a passenger that was under 16 and was not wearing a seatbelt. I’m just wondering how much the ticket would be?
Interestingly enough, it is NOT listed on your citation, and there are no "general statutes" in California, and you won’t [...]

What does a swing part stand for in a musical theatre programme?

Okay so I have read loads musical theatre programmes and under a lot of the casts names where the part is displayed there is the words swing. What does it stand for? I figured it meant that it means they play lots of little parts throughout the show?
A person who is the "swing" is basically [...]

What are major events in the 20th century concerning police and minority relations?

Im helping my friend with her sociology paper. her idea is to find articles about major events in 20th century concerning police and relations with minorities. For example, for the 1990s Rodney King & the L.A. Riots. For 2000s, post-9/11 racial profiling. What about other decades in the 1900s?
The 1960s-1970s are [...]

How many adult tickets were sold at the movie theater if there were 500 people?

Tickets for the movie cost $8 for children and $13 dollars for adults. 500 people attended the movie and a total of $5805 worth of tickets were sold. How many adult tickets were sold?
Let A = number of adult tickets sold
Thus, 500-A = number of child tickets sold
Money from selling adult tickets: 13A
Money from selling [...]