http://www.answerbag.com/profile/101894 New Answerbag answers from swabby429 Mon, 28 May 2012 14:48:39 -0700 Mon, 28 May 2012 14:48:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9253993 I discovered more recently that I'm gay and I'm positive I am. The problem is I don't mind other people being gay, but when it comes to me I don't want to be gay. Why don't I want to be gay?<br /><br />In intellectual lingo, this is called internalized homophobia. Accept it for now, don't fight it. Meantime, with the above advise in mind. Accept your homosexuality and embrace it fully. This appears contradictory on the surface...it's not. We are complex creatures with plenty of... Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:37:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9253993 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9253974 Is it disrespectful to the GLBT people not to correct people on here that think I'm gay because I support gay rights? I get so many e mails & I'm sick of saying NO, I'm straight, I'm just a supporter. It really shouldn't matter anyway if I am, thoughts?<br /><br />In an ideal world, it shouldn't matter. However, there is a lot of negative energy about this issue. You should actually be able to answer your own question by looking into your own heart. Thank you for being an ally. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:33:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9253974 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9253961 I went to PRIDE today. There were alot of people protesting the event. doing the whole adam eve not steve thing I am straight but all my friends are gay guys. How many people really care about someone being gay anymore?<br /><br />I wish I didn't matter, but there are plenty of people who kowtow to mainstream power structures and plenty of people who want to build themselves up by tearing other people down to whom it does matter. That is a crying shame on America. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:30:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9253961 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9253941 What advice would you give to someone attending their first Gay Pride event?<br /><br />Expect the unexpected AND the expected. The LGBTQ community uses the Rainbow as a symbol for this very reason. Bring your open mind and your joyful heart. Happy Pride Month (June) Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:23:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9253941 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7576401 Should I bother having an estate sale this year? It's a lot of hard work for me to set up now with no one to help.With the bad economy, I'm concerned that people are saving their money for necessities and aren't out looking for trinkets and dust-catchers.<br /><br />If you live in a smaller medium size city, maybe one of the radio stations has a &quot;swap meet&quot; show where you can advertise your sale for no charge. People looking to invest in small antiques are buying now because the prices are dropping. The old advice goes here...buy low, sell... Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:45:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7576401 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7576322 I've been to tag sales where people were fighting over clothing. When I put out clothing, nobody even looks at it. What am I doing wrong?<br /><br />Make sure they&#039;re clothes that would look stylish to teens. Also, have a nice sign at the curb that says, &quot;Vintage Clothing&quot;. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:40:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7576322 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7576286 What is your oldest possession?<br /><br />I have a geode (rock bubble) from Wyoming that is a few million years old. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:36:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7576286 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7565243 I have an old lamp. Tiffany style bronze base and shade with stainde glass river scene. In familly over 60 yrs and old when got it. Only mark is SB in a diamond on base who made it and is it worth anything<br /><br />Wow! It could be worth upwards of $1,000 if it is in mint condition with the original electrical parts and cordset. Something older than 50-years old would indicate that you should consult a professional. You may wish to see if an historical society exists in your community. If so, they can... Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:00:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7565243 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7565199 If you join a team that is searching for lost ships that sank with treasures in them, what role would you like to play in the team effort?<br /><br />The videographer. That way I could monitor every outstanding development of the discovery process. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:55:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7565199 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7565168 Are you a collector because you enjoy it or is it the potential monetary value of the things you collect?<br /><br />I started collecting carnival glass because it&#039;s so incredibly beautiful to look at. Now, I&#039;m considering the possible market value later on. Still, the main thing is that I really enjoy my collection and taking care of it. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:52:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7565168 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7565134 Could you live in a narrow house?<br /><br />Yes, I did for a few months in the warehouse district of Omaha. I also lived in a Quanset hut for a couple of years in northeast Nebraska. It was long and narrow plus the walls and ceiling were the same thing...it&#039;s like living in a split tube or half of a culvert. It was fun living... Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:47:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7565134 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1091632 Who are your top ten favourite people ever to have lived?<br /><br />10. myself 9. Sonia S. (a second cousin) 8. my parents and siblings (4 way tie) 7. Lobsang Tenzin (a monk I sponsor) 6. Mohandes K. Gandhi 5. Hypatia of Alexandria 4. Sam Harris (the philosopher) 3. Jiddu Krishnamurti 2. Tenzin Gyatso (14th Dalai Lama) 1. Shakyamuni Buddha Tue, 17 Jul 2007 02:52:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1091632 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1091340 Why don't we all just have dentures ? brushing & flossing all the time is a pain. How would I brush & floss after lunch while I am at work?<br /><br />People who wear dentures will tell you dentures are more trouble. Food particles like raspberry seeds get underneath and hurt like the dickens. People who talk professionally with them have to take extra measures so they don&#039;t speak with denture voice--sort of a hollow quality that sounds... Mon, 16 Jul 2007 22:56:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1091340 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1091305 Is it proper English to say cows ? Or is it cattle?<br /><br />Both are completely correct. Cows are plural of the female of the species. Cattle indicates more than one of either gender or those that have been neutered. Mon, 16 Jul 2007 22:42:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1091305 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1091286 Why do human consider they are the dominate species,when they are the most destructive,and unaware of the importance of our surroundings, of all species?<br /><br />As far as I know, homo sapiens are the only species that judges or considers intellectual questions. We are capable of inventing mental categories and creating heirarchies within them and about them. I don&#039;t know that other species of animals or plants are even aware of anything like... Mon, 16 Jul 2007 22:35:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1091286 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/951687 Color or colour? Why?<br /><br />Colour for non-USA is correct. Color for USA is correct and not pretentious. Thu, 07 Jun 2007 19:41:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/951687 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/926028 What do you do if some one on AB is badgering you and you want to block them?<br /><br />Ignore them, don&#039;t give them the pleasure of knowing you&#039;re annoyed. If that still doesn&#039;t work, go to the &quot;flag&quot; drop down and click spam/offensive. Fri, 01 Jun 2007 02:14:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/926028 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/875568 Does your birthday land on any famous person or celebrity's birthday?<br /><br />Sean Penn, Mae West Robert de Niro and Davy Crockett&#039;s b&#039;day. Fri, 18 May 2007 00:45:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/875568 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/875566 Who else besides me has no Piercings, Jewelry nor Tattoos?<br /><br />None on moi! Unless you count regular eyeglasses, I have no &quot;adornments&quot;. Fri, 18 May 2007 00:40:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/875566 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/868104 Can anyone recommend some tasty, but not to complicated vegetarian cookbooks?<br /><br />I&#039;ve enjoyed using *Vegetarian Meals For People On-The-Go : 101 Quick &amp; Easy Recipes* by Vimala Rodgers for awhile. The recipes are almost foolproof. Tue, 15 May 2007 22:58:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/868104 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/868099 What are some ways that you use tofu in your cooking?<br /><br />I marinate small pieces in tamari or soy sauce, then broil them until crisp. I use those in stir-fry dishes. I also take semi-firm tofu, chop it up and fry it with leftover rice, my favorite hot spices, and onions for a quick entree&#039;. I&#039;ve also used the tofu &quot;pudding&quot;... Tue, 15 May 2007 22:53:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/868099 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/864272 If someone is 24 days old on earth what planet would they be 22 years old?<br /><br />None of the planets in our solar system has one of its years equal to one earth day. The shortest planetary year is Mercury with 88 earth days. Your question is unclear, but one could say a person who is 22 Mercury days old is 22 Mercury years old. Is this what you mean? Mon, 14 May 2007 21:43:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/864272 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/860830 Were you born talented? Or your talent was created artificially?<br /><br />My so-called talent was cultivated. Either unknowingly encouraged by parents and authority figures or by getting some internal reward or feeling of joy when doing something that re-inforced that practice. Ie. singing may have been encouraged by a doting mother or you felt joyful inside when... Sun, 13 May 2007 23:08:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/860830 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/860821 Do you think Answer bag is adticiv because people in reel life dont care about your questions and random people on net do?<br /><br />You might be onto something with your question. Plenty of people we know personally can be quite superficial and pretend to care about your questions or not even pretend to care. Folks here might be piqued by certain questions or relate to certain questions in some way, and the tiny reward of... Sun, 13 May 2007 23:01:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/860821 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/860794 I have my mom, and her best friend is like my 'second mother' and then I have my mother-in-law. How many moms do you have?<br /><br />I had my birth mother (deceased since 1989), my great aunt Betty (deceased since 2002), and my present step-mom who is really sweet and just as close as my first two. Sun, 13 May 2007 22:45:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/860794 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/860788 When it's 12noon in London, it's 4:30pm in Afghanistan, 5:30pm in India, 3:30pm in Iran, 5:45pm in Nepal. What's with the 30 minutes and 45 minutes?<br /><br />Those nations decided upon their own time zones...which is every country&#039;s perogative. Just like New Foundland time in Eastern Canada. It&#039;s quirky but cool. Sun, 13 May 2007 22:42:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/860788 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/860780 Upon arriving home from work, what is the one thing (or person) you would least like to discover waiting for you in your living room?<br /><br />Reverend Fred Phelps&#039; crew of crazies. Sun, 13 May 2007 22:39:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/860780 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/860771 Who taught you how to cook?<br /><br />Julia Childs via PBS. My mom was so, so but she encouraged me to watch the French Chef and then mom gave me free reign (pretty much) in the kitchen. I keep updated with Rachel Ray, Emeril, Paula, etc. on the Food Network. Sun, 13 May 2007 22:36:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/860771 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/860764 I'm working third shift this week ~ anyone else hold down the fort overnight?<br /><br />Yes, indeed! I&#039;ve done so at this present location for over two decades. It&#039;s the only shift I like...there&#039;s no office bickering to deal with. Sun, 13 May 2007 22:32:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/860764 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/851792 PS2 games are dirty and scratched but our Skip Dr. will ruin it. How can i fix them without ruining it?<br /><br />After carefully rinsing the disc under cool clear tap water, gently wipe from center to rim with a soft clean cloth. Look for the obvious scratches and scuffs. Put a very small dab onto your finger of some automotive wax with a very mild polish/abrasive and rub it from center to rim in a... Fri, 11 May 2007 01:45:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/851792 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/851776 If you could only work on one body part at the gym, what would it be?<br /><br />The abs really need the most work. Fri, 11 May 2007 01:35:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/851776 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/851755 How many people actually walk to work? If so, how far?<br /><br />I have walked my commute for at least 15 years. I&#039;ve measured the route from door to door; it&#039;s exactly one mile. I work graveyard shift and I love the return trip home, I often see interesting sights. Most often the sky is the center of attention. I&#039;ve seen many meteors and... Fri, 11 May 2007 01:21:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/851755 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/851734 What is your high school senior quote?<br /><br />&quot;If you want it, here it is come and get it.&quot; The refrain from Badfinger&#039;s hit single &quot;Come and Get It&quot;. Fri, 11 May 2007 01:14:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/851734 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/851700 If me n my best friend for 3yrs broke up after month of dating last week and her b-day is on the 15th n graduation on the 20th.should i attend or get her a gift even though we havent been talking to eachother for a week?<br /><br />If you are sincere and want to resume a freindly relationship as opposed to a romantic relationship, give a thoughtful gift. Keep it simple and maybe the friendship will remain. Maybe, at least, you&#039;ll at least talk to one another. There&#039;s no reason to snub a best friend. Fri, 11 May 2007 00:58:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/851700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/851686 I had my vision checked yesterday to get a new glasses presciption. i had a headache and was extremely nerveous. could this have affected my vision? the doctor said not being relaxed would change my prescription, but i couldn't tell if he was joking...<br /><br />If it was a garden variety tension headache...very slightly possible but I don&#039;t think it would noticeably make any difference in an eye test. If you were having a migraine, that would be different and I would go in for a retest when the migraine is over. Why tense? Eye doctors... Fri, 11 May 2007 00:54:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/851686 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/851669 Wasn't there a song about a truck driver's son, nick-named "Teddy Bear"?<br /><br />Yes, by Red Sovine. Extremely sappy, but irresistable at the same time. The kid was handicapped and liked to visit with truckers on his Citizens&#039; Band radio. It was a minor hit back in the 1970&#039;s Fri, 11 May 2007 00:47:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/851669 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/851652 What is your pet's name?<br /><br />My mutt&#039;s name is Rex. Fri, 11 May 2007 00:41:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/851652 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/823084 A very good friend of mine has cancer, and isn't expected to live long. I have never lost someone so close to me. What do I do?<br /><br />Thank you for sharing this heartfelt message. I&#039;m sure your companionship made all the difference to Rick. You acted out of pure friendship. Thu, 03 May 2007 19:27:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/823084 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/815692 Who's that sneaking up your front walk?<br /><br />Probably one of the squirrels again. They have me pegged as an easy mark when it comes to giving out corn and peanuts. Tue, 01 May 2007 23:25:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/815692 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/815687 When eating out, do you prefer a booth or a table?<br /><br />A booth when I&#039;m in a small town cafe. Sometimes they are equipped with one of those remote control jukebox devices. When I&#039;m in a group, I like a table so I can scoot the chair close to the table to avoid awkward eating angles. Especially if the boss is present. Tue, 01 May 2007 23:23:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/815687 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/806769 Nothing in life is certain but death and taxes...Agree?<br /><br />Disagree somewhat. I&#039;d add a couple of items: Ignorance...everybody is ignorant until or unless they do something about it. Dissatisfaction...folks are rarely pleased with the way things are or with what they have, so actions are made to change people or get more stuff. Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:10:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/806769 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/806744 You know what's wierd? When you think about your final moments of your life. What will they be like? Why do you have to die?<br /><br />If by an accident, there will be an OMG moment then I go blank. If otherwise, it will likely be something like a heart attack or something going wrong by breathing obstruction, a moment of panic then I go blank. Why do I have to die? Everything has its lifespan. There is nothing that is... Sun, 29 Apr 2007 22:59:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/806744 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/806726 Have you had a professor in colleage who could not speak English ? I had 4 one from Spain one from China, one from Vietnam and one from Arabia.<br /><br />Yes, Senora Grovas. She only spoke English the first day of the course to give us the course work outline and to explain her teaching philosophy. From then on it was beautifully spoken Spanish from the Cuban native. It was the only way to learn espanol...immersion...sink or swim. Sun, 29 Apr 2007 22:51:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/806726 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/789896 What vegetables should I put in my stir-fry?<br /><br />Broccoli is always nice; also include some thinly sliced carrot (lengthwise rather than crosscut is more attractive); sweet pepper is great and you can choose the color you like; I like to add water chestnuts and mushrooms, too. Optional, if you can find it, bok choi finely chopped gives some... Wed, 25 Apr 2007 23:11:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/789896 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/784856 Where did the though of leprechauns come from? Are they real?<br /><br />The word &quot;leprechaun&quot; is from the Celtic god &quot;Lugh&quot; (luck). Leprechauns as fairies evolved after christianity arrived and overtook the local Celtic belief system. As in other cultures, the supreme god of that area was &quot;demoted&quot; to a footnote status with the original... Tue, 24 Apr 2007 22:54:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/784856 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/784832 What will your famous last words be?<br /><br />&quot;Is that all there is?&quot; Tue, 24 Apr 2007 22:39:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/784832 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/784826 What are the most romantic places in Thailand?<br /><br />Up north near Chiang Mai and somewhat near the &quot;Golden Triangle&quot; (The convergence of Myanmar, Laos and Thailand). Bangkok has some wonderfully romantic spots as well. I used to think the southern stretch was fine, but there is getting to be a lot of violence and terrorism in that... Tue, 24 Apr 2007 22:33:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/784826 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/784805 Do Americans pronounce hemorrhoids 'hee-muh-roids'?<br /><br />Do the Brits pronounce it that way? Sort of like their pronunciation of aluminum as &quot;al-oo-min-ee-um&quot;? Tue, 24 Apr 2007 22:25:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/784805 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/784670 Is it really possible to chop your fingers off with a table saw? If so what is the technique?<br /><br />There is no &quot;technique&quot; aside from being careless or having an extreme mental illness that would cause someone to purposely cause themselves serious harm and injury. There is a technique for preventing the removal of one&#039;s own fingers. That is to exercise respect for the... Tue, 24 Apr 2007 21:39:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/784670 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/779196 Where are the prices on the Hilton websites for Los Angeles and San Francisco?<br /><br />You will probably have to use an indirect method. Try Priceline or Orbitz rather than the Hilton site. Mon, 23 Apr 2007 19:00:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/779196 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/779185 My son gets married in July. I have my outfit, including hat. The dress and matching short sleeved jkt are Bluebell with a navy pattern, my hat is bluebell with a small Navy feather at the front. I was advised to buy navy bag and shoes, correct or not?<br /><br />What a nice description! Great outfit. The navy accessories would be too much for a summer event such as a wedding though. I would rather see you with a lighter shade of shoes and handbag for a cooler, more comfortable appearance. Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:57:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/779185 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/779175 Does the prefix radi- means soundwaves? If not, what does it mean then?<br /><br />&quot;radi&quot; refers to radio frequency or subjects related to radio. &quot;sonic&quot; or soni&quot; are sound related prefixes. Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:54:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/779175 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/779160 How can i keep homemade cookies fresh longer<br /><br />Keep them in a container with a tight fitting lid. For really longterm storage, place into a freezer bag with as little air as possible, then freeze. I never seem to have this problem. The cookies vanish before I ever worry about them getting stale. :-) Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:51:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/779160 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/779146 I have a question and i hope i dont offend anyone, but why is it that president bush orders all flags at U.S. bases to be at half mast for the VA tech killing(although they deserve it) yet we keep losing soldiers daily and the flag doesnt change for them?<br /><br />Publicity stunt, smoke and mirrors, jump on the bandwagon to capitalize on a big, shocking, newsy tragedy. Yes, the flags should remain at half staff until the last of our GIs are home safely. Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:46:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/779146 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/779132 What irritates you the most about other drivers?<br /><br />Not paying attention/chatting on the cellphone. Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:42:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/779132 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/774858 What is the wackiest/strangest sporting event you have ever witnessed?<br /><br />A cow flop bingo game at one of our area county fairs. Cows wander around a football field size area marked with a grid...each square has a number in it the way Bingo cards do. Cows eventually &quot;do their business&quot; on the grid. Contestants in the audience have cards and mark off... Sun, 22 Apr 2007 19:52:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/774858 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/774835 Have you ever visited Amsterdam, if so what was it like?<br /><br />The weather was temperate and a bit damp in February. I was impressed by the enormous amount of bicycle traffic and pedestrians. At first the people seemed slightly aloof, but after I became acquainted with the culture, my opinion changed. I found the people to be friendly, but not overly so,... Sun, 22 Apr 2007 19:45:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/774835 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/774787 Honestly, when was the last time you cleaned your refrigerator?<br /><br />January 2nd, 2007. It was one of my New Year&#039;s resolutions to do so. Sun, 22 Apr 2007 19:33:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/774787 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/774782 Where does the phrase "hell is paved with good intentions" come from?<br /><br />Prior answer regarding Wilson, Johnson and Ray is spot on. IMHO, it is from people butting in where they may or may not be welcome. The comment is aimed at do-gooders. Sun, 22 Apr 2007 19:31:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/774782 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/774774 Out of all the fish in the Sea - which one would you be?<br /><br />Tiger shark, respected by all and quite a handsome devil too! Sun, 22 Apr 2007 19:28:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/774774 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/744134 Have you ever suffered from panic attacks and what did you do about them that worked, either long or short term?<br /><br />I used to put up with them many years ago. I took up a regular practice of daily meditation (non-religious) and the attacks vanished altogether. Before the meditation, I used breathing exercises and visualization practices. Slow, conscious breathing from the lower abdomen works best since... Sun, 15 Apr 2007 23:01:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/744134 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/672968 How many desserts can you name? (DEsserts..not deserts)<br /><br />parfait, pudding, pie, ice cream, cake, sundae, fresh fruit, custard, sherbet, apple sauce, canned fruit ... ...for starters Thu, 12 Apr 2007 22:27:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/672968 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/668353 What would be a nice name for a black arabian mare?<br /><br />Sheeba Thu, 12 Apr 2007 19:49:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/668353 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/668294 What are some good names for a horse?<br /><br />Chester for a stallion Buttermilk for a palomino mare Thu, 12 Apr 2007 19:47:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/668294 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/650581 How long has "The Price is Right" been on the air?<br /><br />50-years plus over 4 months. November 26, 1956 was its premier date. Tue, 10 Apr 2007 02:24:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/650581 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/650569 What's better than the wind in my sail?...and not a foot up my a**! :)<br /><br />A worthy adversary, believe it or not, will do more to keep you focused and strong. Just like the ol&#039; weight-room wisdom in the gym...&quot;no pain, no gain&quot;. So, when you encounter the worthy adversary (not just a mean bully) silently thank the gods for sending him/her to you. Oh, do... Tue, 10 Apr 2007 02:09:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/650569 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/650567 How do you get over the lonelyness of a very loveing person that you miss...does it get better after the first month, or is it a longer wait?<br /><br />The sharp pain of separation lasts for a few weeks and becomes somewhat bearable. When you accept that you will be parted either longterm or always then you get your life back and life becomes more joyful. I&#039;d be less than truthful if I said you&#039;ll get completely over somebody very... Tue, 10 Apr 2007 02:05:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/650567 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/650558 What is your favorite gemstone?<br /><br />Diamonds are also this boy&#039;s best friend. I like how they look on jewelry and how they work in industry. I also like how they sound as they trace the grooves of my favorite vinyl LP records. Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:59:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/650558 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/650549 Whats the best quality in toilet paper? strength, softness, style, affordability?<br /><br />Strength and softness are often found together these days in one product. Quilted Northern tissue is the fave in the Swabby429 household. Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:56:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/650549 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/650542 What profession is the most under paid?<br /><br />trash collector They work in all sorts of weather, picking up all manner of who knows what all kinds of disgusting refuse. They&#039;re looked down upon, neglected and worse by most folks. I don&#039;t think I could ever get used to such nasty working conditions. Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:53:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/650542 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/650532 What type of metal do you prefer your jewelry (gold, silver, platinum, other)?<br /><br />Glorious Gold! It matches the crowns on my teeth and compliments my hair and skin tones. Plus it just looks elegant. Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:49:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/650532 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/650526 Who isn't a christian on here?<br /><br />Moi. Buddhaboi am I. Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:43:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/650526 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/650525 How long do you travel a day to get to and from work?<br /><br />24 minutes round-trip on average (12 minutes each way) by foot each day. Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:42:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/650525 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/650519 What would be a good name for AntigoneRising's male kitty avatar?<br /><br />Puff the magic kitty Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:40:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/650519 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/650516 What is the most common problems that arise when married couples fight<br /><br />Budgeting money, assigning household chores, and sex probably are the top three. Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:39:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/650516 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/650514 What profession is the most over paid?<br /><br />Celebrities who don&#039;t do anything but appear as newsy people on tabloid teevee and in supermarket tabloids. Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:37:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/650514 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/650512 What's your fav type of condom?<br /><br />B.F. Goodrich for the auto Sanford kneadable for the sketchpad Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:34:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/650512 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/646524 Which state has the largest congressional district?<br /><br />Alaska. The largest state by area has only one member in the House of Representatives. Mon, 09 Apr 2007 00:28:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/646524 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/646515 What is the coolest animal?<br /><br />porpoise smart, interesting, good looking, fun loving Mon, 09 Apr 2007 00:23:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/646515 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/646509 If you could go anywhere in the universe, where would you go and why? what would you do first?<br /><br />Antarctica, by way of an exploratory expedition. I&#039;ve seen various photos and films of the continent, I&#039;d like to see it first hand. Mon, 09 Apr 2007 00:20:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/646509 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/646503 What could be the reason that my subwoofers and my amp all work just fine but my door speakers do not. Even after the old wiring was taken out and new installed?<br /><br />Your subwoofers are hogging your amplifier&#039;s power. You need a more effective crossover circuit. Check the compatability and power requirements of all the loudspeakers hooked into your system. Mon, 09 Apr 2007 00:15:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/646503 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/646462 Find the book closest to you, how many pages is it?<br /><br />1,084 pages in the &quot;Nebraska Blue Book 2000-01&quot;. An outline of the structure of the Federal, State and local governmental bodies in Nebraska. The picture is of an earlier edition. Sun, 08 Apr 2007 23:47:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/646462 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/646448 If you could have 3 people over for dinner who they be?<br /><br />Gore Vidal (historical author) The Dalai Lama (head Tibetan Gelugpa monk) Wen Jiabao (Chinese Prime Minister) Sun, 08 Apr 2007 23:42:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/646448 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/646433 What female vocalist do you think has the best singing voice and why?<br /><br />Still living? Gwen Stefani No longer living? Helen Forrest tied with Billie Holiday Sun, 08 Apr 2007 23:35:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/646433 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/646422 Which male vocalist has the best voice, in your opinion? (any genre)<br /><br />Still living? Tony Benett ...very sonorous Non-living legend? Dick Haymes and Frank Sinatra ... tie Sun, 08 Apr 2007 23:33:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/646422 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/646414 Upon waking up, what is the thing (or person) you would least like to discover lying next to you?<br /><br />Richard Cheney....!!! Sun, 08 Apr 2007 23:29:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/646414 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/620959 What monster have you been truly afraid of (even as a child)?<br /><br />The original Godzilla creature...from the 1950s. Mon, 02 Apr 2007 23:15:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/620959 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/620954 Would removing Adolf Hitler from history make a difference, or would social forces result in another extremist simply filling his shoes?<br /><br />Hitler was one of many striving to control the German world. Franz von Pappen comes to mind. There were also some movers and shakers in the SA who would probably taken similar actions to instigate genocide and empire. Some of those SA members were, of course, eliminated during the &quot;night... Mon, 02 Apr 2007 23:10:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/620954 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/620936 What the best, least intense mouthwash brand?<br /><br />Tom&#039;s of Maine is a really good one. It&#039;s made with wholesome ingredients and won&#039;t burn out your mouth. Mon, 02 Apr 2007 22:57:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/620936 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/616735 Is drinking 8 cups of herbal, caffeine free tea the same as having 8 glasses of water a day?<br /><br />It depends upon the caffeine free tea. There are a few herbs that are diuretics and can cause you to excrete more water than you took in with the 8-cups of the beverage. (8-cups?...wow) Honeybush, rosehips and cornsilk are just some examples of herbal diuretics often found in caffeine free teas. Sun, 01 Apr 2007 22:49:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/616735 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/599954 Does anyone have any knowledge on making topiary frames? Best materials to use for strength and longivity. Also any tried and true tips for growing plants in them would be appreciated greatly.<br /><br />I am a beginner, so I use a prefab vine ball and then attach that to a bundle of either three dowels or some sturdy twigs that I&#039;ve trimmed from one of the backyard trees...green twigs are better than dead ones by far. I fill my container of choice with plaster of paris, place the twig or... Thu, 29 Mar 2007 01:39:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/599954 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/599933 I have black exterior and I have a 1 foot streak on my car door from the handlebar of a bicycle sliding across. Its kind of gooey or sticky. Any suggestions how to remove it?<br /><br />You might try some &quot;Goo Gone&quot; citrus oil cleaner. Available in the cleaning aisle in most supermarkets. Apply with a soft cloth, let it soak a minute or two then wipe off and rinse with clear water. Thu, 29 Mar 2007 01:19:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/599933 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/599929 What are the steps to take to get over a cheater if you want to be with them again?<br /><br />Don&#039;t bother to do anything if you are sincere with your question. If you are smart, here are the steps to take: you&#039;ll swallow your pride, face the truth, buckle up your courage and look elsewhere for companionship. If you re-read your question, you&#039;ll see that you&#039;re... Thu, 29 Mar 2007 01:15:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/599929 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/599916 Due to the lack of Homework I have been doing I may have to repeat year 9. Any advice?<br /><br />Do the opposite of what you did this year. Apply your inate talent during classes. Actually do your homework and apply your best efforts on that too. You&#039;ll really be glad you did at the end of next year whether you repeat grade 9 or move on to grade 10. Thu, 29 Mar 2007 01:06:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/599916 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/599911 What kind of wine did Jesus make from water?<br /><br />A fruity red concord Mogen David type wine. Thu, 29 Mar 2007 01:01:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/599911 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/599732 What's you first impression? Let's give the staff some feedback.<br /><br />smoother and sleeker nice Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:57:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/599732 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/599101 Aretha Franklin or Barbara Streisand? Who, in your opinion is the better or more influential singer?<br /><br />Aretha for pop fans...always hot and relevant...her music is certainly fun and influential in that respect. Streisand is my personal fave though, her music is more subtle and can often leave me feeling very moved. Gives me goosebumps galore. Wed, 28 Mar 2007 19:48:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/599101 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/599079 If you have a bowl of pistachios, can you stop after just a few? I myself cannot.<br /><br />Stop? Stop and pistachios does not compute. Wed, 28 Mar 2007 19:42:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/599079 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/597267 What's another use for that Easter Basket grass?<br /><br />Use it in place of moss in the container for dried flower arrangements or similar for a bright topiary. Wed, 28 Mar 2007 14:30:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/597267 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/594563 What are your favorite quotes?<br /><br />My quote today is this one from ol&#039; Sam Clemmins (Mark Twain): &quot;Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it.&quot; Wed, 28 Mar 2007 02:37:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/594563