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  Sock - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Socks are usually made from cotton, wool, or polypropylene and less commonly from nylon.
Mismatched socks are popularly a symbol of absent-mindedness or eccentricity.
Socks are by nature cannibalistic, but they only eat their mates.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sock   (1212 words)

  
 Socks For Sports
Unfortunately, for the sports medicine professional, the role of socks in preventing injury and in enhancing performance is misunderstood and often neglected in treatment protocols.
Socks that are extremely hydrophobic (i.e., polypropylene) are thought to repel water so effectively that wicking cannot occur.
When comparing single, extra-thick acrylic padded socks to double layer sock-systems, the double-layer system was superior owing to the shielding of the open terry loops from the skin surface and the movement interface created by the double-layer system.
www.aapsm.org /socknov97.html   (2673 words)

  
 Purr-n-Fur UK : Socks Clinton, and other presidential felines
Socks joined the Clinton family in March 1991, when Bill was Governor of Arkansas; the much-loved family cocker spaniel Zeke had been run over the previous autumn, and it was not planned to get another dog for a while.
Socks' favourite outdoor spots included the garden outside the Oval Office, under one of the commemorative trees, when it was sunny; in summer, as it became very hot and humid, he took refuge in the thick hedge near the swimming pool.
Socks accompanied her and took part in the 'photo op.' It was possible to read an account of the event at this link until comparatively recently, but the page has possibly now been removed.
www.purr-n-fur.org.uk /famous/socks.html   (2286 words)

  
 socks - a definition from Whatis.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Socks (or "SOCKS") is a protocol that a proxy server can use to accept requests from client users in a company's network so that it can forward them across the Internet.
Socks uses sockets to represent and keep track of individual connections.
A socks server handles requests from clients inside a company's firewall and either allows or rejects connection requests, based on the requested Internet destination or user identification.
whatis.techtarget.com /definition/0,,sid9_gci213023,00.html   (186 words)

  
 Socks
Socks is a tabby kitten with white paws, and fl rings around his tail like a raccoon.
Socks has noticed that he's had less and less space on Mrs.
Socks saw a creature with a small, wrinkled, furless face, a sight that made his hair stand on end.
www.beverlycleary.com /characters/socks.html   (198 words)

  
 Socks
There are also basic patterns for women and men, the useful thong-sock for wearing with Japanese-style thong shoes, and the "sock-not" for those needing warm ankles without the weight of a foot covering.
Johnny Sock ($4.00) Classic socks styled for the man. A great dress sock that stands up to wear and is fun to knit, this features a textured pattern stitch of embossed ribs and diamonds on the leg.
A nice sock even without the beads, as there is just enough texture to keep things interesting (there are purl stitches where the beads are shown in the picture).
www.thebellwether.com /socks.html   (506 words)

  
 RFC 1928 (rfc1928) - SOCKS Protocol Version 5   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
This new protocol extends the SOCKS Version 4 model to include UDP, and extends the framework to include provisions for generalized strong authentication schemes, and extends the addressing scheme to encompass domain-name and V6 IP addresses.
The implementation of the SOCKS protocol typically involves the recompilation or relinking of TCP-based client applications to use the appropriate encapsulation routines in the SOCKS library.
Replies The SOCKS request information is sent by the client as soon as it has established a connection to the SOCKS server, and completed the authentication negotiations.
www.faqs.org /rfcs/rfc1928.html   (2041 words)

  
 Socks (Multi Media):: Women, men's, and children's socks, humor and more.  Socks, shoes, and footwear.
The Bureau of Missing Socks is the first organization solely devoted to solving the question of what happens to missing single socks.
We offer support for the matching sock deprived, and catalog, research, index and document all extant material related to socks since the dawn of the shoe.
The Bureau of Missing Socks has joined forces with seven major universities to scientifically resolve the problem that has plagued mankind since the event of shoes.
www.funbureau.com   (433 words)

  
 Socks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Socks from the dark green wool that Laura thinks is too scratchy for sock wool.
The pattern is from Socks, Socks, Socks for a worsted yarn.
The pattern is the basic sock from Socks Soar on Circular Needles, and it's knitted to the men's size, with dark grey Regia.
web.mit.edu /boojum/www/Socks   (2527 words)

  
 Backcountry.com | Socks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Socks for Men, Women, and Children from names like SmartWool, Patagonia, Dahlgren, and more.
SmartWool uses their long lasting blend of wool and nylon to make their Trekking Heavy Crew Sock as adventurous as you are.
Burton specially designed the Buffer Sock with a padded channel to reduce pressure from snowboard straps.
www.backcountry.com /store/gear/sock.html   (263 words)

  
 SOCKS - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
SOCKS is an Internet protocol that allows client-server applications to transparently use the services of a network firewall.
SOCKS can also be used in the opposite way, letting clients outside the firewall ("exterior clients") connect to servers inside the firewall (internal servers).
SOCKS 4a is a simple extension to SOCKS 4 protocol that allows a client that cannot resolve the destination host's domain name to specify it.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/SOCKS   (784 words)

  
 What is SOCKS? - A Word Definition From the Webopedia Computer Dictionary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
SOCKS was recently accepted as an IETF standard and is documented in RFC 1928, 1929 and 1961.
These Fox River ski socks are fit for women with specially curved toe boxes to reduce bunching and...
Wick Dry socks from Fox River are generously soft and feature zoned construction, plus cushioned sole and instep.
www.webopedia.com /TERM/S/SOCKS.html   (278 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Socks (Vogue Knitting on the Go): Books: Trisha Malcolm   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Having never made a sock before (albeit a fairly experienced knitter), my first effort -- a "very easy very vogue" selection from this book -- was easy and fast, with quite professional results.
Having some experience knitting socks, I thought it was odd that the pattern called for a 4" heel flap, but then it required that the knitter bind off the stitches and sew a seam.
There are historical sock books, there are folk sock books, but no sock book combines all VK packs into this little easy-to-carry-along book:Hard cover--so it doesn't get ripped up (you'll be taking it every where you go.
www.amazon.com /Socks-Vogue-Knitting-Trisha-Malcolm/dp/1573890081   (1191 words)

  
 Socks!
I call these the hummingbird socks because the colorway was named "kolibri" by the yarn company and that means hummingbird in German.
The pattern is just a standard pattern found in a sock book, but I used worsted weight yarn instead of lighter sock weight and a larger needle size to ensure the sock was BIG like a Christmas stocking should be.
I used the two circular method when the sock became too small to fit on just one 16" circular (after decreasing began for the toe).
www.az.com /~andrade/knit/fosocks.html   (1258 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Socks Socks Socks: 70 Winning Patterns from "Knitter's Magazine" Sock Contest: Books: "Knitter's Magazine"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Many knitters have found socks to be the perfect portable project for today's active lives.
There are socks which could be completed by a beginner with relatively little trouble although I think to really appreciate and enjoy most of the patterns it would help to have a little experience with knitting.
Heavy winter socks, lacy patterns, many colors, mostly texture, socks for kids, adults, babys, dolls, socks smaller than a postage stamp and socks made of licorice.
amazon.co.uk /Socks-Winning-Patterns-Knitters-Magazine/dp/0964639157   (697 words)

  
 RFC1928   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
RFC 1928 SOCKS Protocol Version 5 March 1996 There exists, also, a need for strong authentication of such traversal in as fine-grained a manner as is practical.
RFC 1928 SOCKS Protocol Version 5 March 1996 authentication method to be used, authenticates with the chosen method, then sends a relay request.
The SOCKS request information is sent by the client as soon as it has established a connection to the SOCKS server, and completed the authentication negotiations.
rfc.net /rfc1928.html   (2077 words)

  
 Amazon.de: Socks Socks Socks: 70 Winning Patterns from "Knitter's Magazine" Sock Contest: English Books: Elaine Rowley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
From the far-out (a pair of socks knitted from licoriceAthe knitter says she just eats her mistakes) to the traditional (the "Best of Show" socks carrying a complex pattern in three colors)Athe socks are all beautiful to behold.
The beginning sock knitter will appreciate the "anatomy-of-the-sock" section, with a step-by-step overview of how a sock is knitted.
The one major thing that annoyed me about most sock knitting books was that they had lots of pretty pictures and not enough directions for people to suss out the basics behind turning a heel.
www.amazon.de /Socks-Winning-Patterns-Knitters-Magazine/dp/0964639157   (1085 words)

  
 socks
An easy worsted weight sock for women, at 5 stitches to the inch.
It is as easy to knit as my original beginner socks, but written for fingering weight yarn.
Lots of knitters have asked for this children's sock pattern that uses fingering weight yarn.
www.knittingpureandsimple.com /socks.html   (145 words)

  
 Carolina Basset Hound Rescue
The socks are beige with a color logo and "Wild West Waddle" printed on both sides.
There is also a fl argyle pattern on the socks and the words "Rescue Supporter" printed on the top of each sock in white.
Thick white athletic socks with a reddish brown toe and heel.
cbhr.com /component/option,com_phpshop/page,shop.browse/category_id,204145ea92a09d0fb6050ae558637c0d   (483 words)

  
 AskMen.com - Socks
All your socks are sitting in the laundry basket except for one pair.
Whether it's because your socks are perforated, they don't fit properly or their color simply doesn't match the rest of your attire, read on to find out what makes for perfect footwear.
Properly cushioned and supportive socks are great for toes, the top of the foot and the Achilles tendon.
www.askmen.com /fashion/fashiontip/48_fashion_advice.html   (518 words)

  
 SOCKS Overview   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
SOCKS includes two components, the SOCKS server and the SOCKS client.
The SOCKS server is implemented at the application layer, while the SOCKS client is implemented between the application and transport layers.
The basic purpose of the protocol is to enable hosts on one side of a SOCKS server to gain access to hosts on the other side of a SOCKS Server, without requiring direct IP-reachability.
www.socks.permeo.com /AboutSOCKS/SOCKSOverview.asp   (201 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Socks Socks Socks: 70 Winning Patterns From Knitter's Magazine Sock Contest: Books: Elaine ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Dress Socks — Men's and women's cotton socks, dress socks or crew socks, socks for big feet or socks for petite feet, we have socks that fit you.
There are socks for every experience level, from beginner to the most advanced.
This book is great for teaching the knitter about the different parts of a sock, such as the heel, the gusset, how to "turn" the sock, etc. I am currently knitting socks with each part of the sock being a different color; an instructional sock(s).
www.amazon.com /Socks-Patterns-Knitters-Magazine-Contest/dp/0964639157   (1516 words)

  
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Leech, et al Standards Track [Page 1] RFC 1928 SOCKS Protocol Version 5 March 1996 There exists, also, a need for strong authentication of such traversal in as fine-grained a manner as is practical.
This requirement stems from the realization that client-server relationships emerge between the networks of various organizations, and that such relationships need to be controlled and often strongly authenticated.
If the connection request succeeds, the client enters a negotiation for the Leech, et al Standards Track [Page 2] RFC 1928 SOCKS Protocol Version 5 March 1996 authentication method to be used, authenticates with the chosen method, then sends a relay request.
www.ietf.org /rfc/rfc1928.txt   (2026 words)

  
 Sock Page
I have several pattern books with different varieties of socks, but during the past few years they have all evolved into a generic sock pattern that I like.
I have patterns for chunky weight socks, but found they are too bulky to wear comfortably with boots or shoes (other than big clunky winter boots...
You can make this the exact length required for the sock wearer's foot -- if you take their total foot length and subtract about 1.25 or 1.5 inches for the heel part, then subtract another 1.5 to 2 inches for the toe.
www.royea.net /sock.html   (1226 words)

  
 Sock Dreams ~ Online Socks Shop
Half socks also known as “clog socks” or “slide socks” cover only the tips of your feet.
As time goes on we will be adding more baby socks and even more great styles to fit kids...
TABI SOCKS or split-toe socks have been worn in Japan since the sixteenth century, reaching their peak during the Edo period (1600-1868).
www.sock-dreams.com /_shop/pages/socks_all.php   (444 words)

  
 Socks
Pink toes for girls, blue toes for boys, these socks show the Nevada state animal, reptile, and bird.
For the playful or patriotic adult, these white socks have the word Nevada at the top and feature the Desert Bighorn Sheep, the Mountain Bluebird and the Desert Tortoise.
Symbolizing the sense of Nevada independence, these white socks feature a wolf howling at the moon from an Aspen and Pine background.
leg.state.nv.us /giftshop/category.cfm?Category=101&CFID=165278&...   (69 words)

  
 Socks
Worn inside the shoe, these socks substitute for booties in intermediate temperatures.
Made of 70% brushed Merlino wool, 18% Polyimide, and 2% Elastan, this is an exceptionally fine cool and cold weather sock.
Merino socks come in two sizes: sm-med for 38-43 and lg-xl for 44-48.
www.bikyle.com /socks.asp   (330 words)

  
 Loose socks - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.tamu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Loose socks (Japanese: ルーズソックス, rūzu sokkusu) are a type of sock that is popular among young Japanese girls.
Loose socks are often paired with skirts above the knee, with a pair of mary janes or loafers.
In Japan, loose socks have been in fashion since the mid 1990s but since 2002 have become far less popular.
en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/Loose_socks   (215 words)

  
 AbsoluteSocks.com - Fun Socks for the Whole Family
We are pleased to bring you the largest selection of fun fashion socks on the web.
All of our socks are made from top quality materials for the most comfort your feet can have.
If you're not completely satisfied with your purchase of fun fashion socks, just return them within 30 days for a full refund.
www.absolutesocks.com   (172 words)

  
 Knitty: Thuja socks
When I asked my dad what he wanted for his birthday he simply said, "Socks." Given that he is terribly practical, I didn't think much on it and figured that a trip to the local sportsman's store would suffice.
Of all the items there are to knit, socks are his favorite because they offer instant satisfaction and are a project that can be carried anywhere.
When he's not knitting, he can usually be found mixing, or researching, herbal formulas for friends and family that have need of them for one reason or another.
www.knitty.com /ISSUEwinter05/PATTthuja.html   (692 words)

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