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What is the health risk if you have had chlamydia for over 10 years and can it be treated? Chlamydia can be treated with a course of anit-biotics, but since a person does not have symptoms you can do damage to your body while you are infected and be unaware of it. Chlamydia can make women infertile, but this is a risk, not a definite outcome. See your doctor!!!

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what has two eyes but cannot see potatoes sometimes have eyes... argghhhh!!!!! butterfly wings sometimes look like eyes too....

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are american's really poor in higher mathematics? i doubt all people are the same in any population, some will be better and others worse. I know that in Australia, our secondary level students are taught often by people who are not mathmeticians, and that causes our higher level maths to falter. My impression of the US is that your system seems more thorough, if I went to high school in the US I reckon I would learn more thorough...

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How much sugar is in vodka? Zilch. Vodka is pretty much just ethanol and water so the only calories you get from vodka are from the ehtanol (which return as much calories per gram ingested as carbohydrates)

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How do I lower my cholesterol? Depends on how come you have high cholesterol. If you eat a high fibre and low saturated fat diet and are not overwieght and still have high cholesterol, you may be genetically predisposed to high cholesterol and only medication may help. Otherwise, if you are like most of us - you need to reduce your overall fat intake, saturated fat intake, and eat more fibre and a small amounf of good...

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Where is Auntie Em? Has she quit AB because she was angry? Is she dead? Has she changed her AB name? Does anyone know? Last I heard Auntie Em was off here, and that was a good year ago (although I will add that I have been a very occassional visitor myself in that past year - so I am not the most up-to-date font of knowledge!).

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what is 7 up soda made of and how do you make it? Like all soft drinks - water sweetener (in australia we use sugar, in the US high fructose corn syrup is very commonly used) food acid (such as citric acid or in the case of cola, phosphoric acid) - these give shelf life and also tang colour - so it looks like what you think it should look like flavour - so that is tastes like whatever flavour you want - in the case of lemonade - lemon...

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I went to eat today at a restaurant (we're all 19) and they refused to give us beer. Why? Is it really illegal for restaurants? If you were in Australia that would be odd, our drinking legal age is 18. If you are in the US, it is well known in other coutries that your limit is 21. 21 is 21 whether you are in a bar, bottle shop or restaurant.

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Nuclear war has killed everyone but you. Luckily you created a time machine, In an attempt to save the human race, what would you do? Probably top myself. I doubt anything I could do that was related to time travel would actually make people any smarter as a group or work together any better than we currently do. Thus the future would be the same no matter what you do - we are, as populations, not really interested in working together, we are in it for ourselves.

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What is the sugar stuff that makes candy sour? a food acid, mixed in with the sugar to create a balance between bearable sourness and go-back-to sweetness. There are many food acids commonly in use in the food industry, it would be hard to which one (or what mix of different acids) was used unless you chemically tested the food or knew the ingredient formulation.

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How do people choose what they wear each day depending on what they do every day? If I am going to work I make sure I wear pants and long sleeve top as that is what is required (some part has to be high-vis for safety reasons). I prefer boot leg pants as I wear steel cap boots to work. I also don't wear my nicest pants as I work in a dirty wet area and don't want to ruin my nice clothes. Nice clothes are for weekends or going out.

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My ex stopped talking to me because he was having some personal problems. it's been 6 months and I miss him. Shoul I try contacting him? No. Try going out and meeting some new people or getting some new interests. This man is in your past now, leave him there.

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Why do people ask questions they don't want to know the answers for? They want answers - only just the kind that verify their own view that they already hold. Hard answers or the 'truth' are not often what people really want to hear.

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What was the reason for your selection of chemistry as subject and how do you want to make career in this field? At first I took it because it was a requirement for other stuff. I grew to love chemistry. You don't need to be a 'chemist' to make use of chemistry, you could get into sceintific sales, food science, biology, biochemistry, teaching, research and much much more.

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Why people always criticize about their own factory to other factory people or seniors. I find this to be true as well. I think people like to complain in general! Otherwise, sometimes people on the floor doing a job can see a better way to do it, but don't always realise that a better way might be more expensive or just plain not feasible to work out. We all want to feel important and valued in the workplace and factories can be large and a person is easily overlooked,...

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How to freeze Banana's Please I just pop them in the freezer wrapped in their skin. You can put foil around them if they are peeled.

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Have ever planted a potatoes plant by cutting out the potatoe eyes and planting them? All a potato plant needs is the eyes. If you planted whole potatoes with no eyes you would get no potatoes. You can grow potatoes from peels that have eyes. :) I have just got some potatoes starting to grow right now in fact. If you want more potatoes from your plant cover up the shoots with more soil as they grow. :)

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When you were a kid, did you have a sleep schedule that you had to abide by, or did your parents let you sleep whenever you wanted? I had set bedtimes until I was about 14. Even then I was not allowed to stay up too late. I could set my own bedtime when I was 16-17, as late as I wanted on weekends. I think it was sensible. I did used to be allowed to read as long as I wanted, as long as I was in bed.

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Are you scared of those long heated up comment threads? Nope, just a little bored with it at times. Sometimes it is like seeing interesting gossip but other times I cannot be bothered.

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Write a percent proportion: 3 is what percenr of 10 Percent is always out of 100 You need to multiply both sides by 10 to get an answer out of 100. Thus 3 from 10 is 30 from 100 = 30%.

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What frightens you as you walk through a day? Please be as honest a possible! I scare myself. I have bad nightmares. I also have way too vivid an imagination and worry like nothing else. Exclusive of the day, I am not really keen on the dark (outside).

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Is it easy for you to be nice? Yes, but I also say what I think. You catch more flies with honey I reckon. I reckon it does not hurt to be nice and polite and it gets you further than being an arsehole. I like to be even nicer to people who hate it as they cannot understand it (killing them with kindness!). :)

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Do you like, tolerate, or hate people who smoke cigarettes? I don't really have an opinon in that way. I am a smoker, but I am an adult as are all the smokers I know. Adults can make their own decisions (stupid or not!).

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Do you like Fox News? Include in your answer age, race, education, military service, state, religion, sexual oriantation, pro/anti war, a political figure you admire most, your favourite sport, countries you have travelled to, langauges you can speak No. 31 (32 this weekend). Australian-Italian. Bachelor degree in Food Science and Nutrition. Aussie army child (Dad was a major). Victoria, Australia. No religion. Hetero. Anti-war. No political person! No favourite sport! England, Singapore, Wales, Scotland and the US (soon to add New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Fiji). English only (crap since I am half Italian!). Does that help?...

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Can you be yourself always? I reckon people are always being themselves. They just show different sides of their personality in different situations. Some people are liars and act in certain ways that manipluate others, but that it still them. Some people are harsh and always say what they think is the truth, that is them as well. We are all different and act differently depending on what we are doing. My work self...

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Do you think girls who say "there aren't any guys here that are dating material" aren't dating material themselves, either? Totally. No one is perfect, and some girls are over and above fussy. Some girls live to change guys (I would have to say though, that, a lot of guys seem to need mothering and constant attention which is hard!). I think we all need to understand that we are different to each other, appreciate our differences and appreciate each other.

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What you think of men who wear a ring on every finger They like jewellery. No harm in that. Although I would tend to avoid showy materialistic people, but an abundance of jewellery does not necessarily equal a materialistic person.

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I've decided to stop answering questions from 'Anonymous', who's with me? Not me. I was 'anonymous' until I became comfortable here.

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My colleague either sabotages or usurps my ideas, depending on whether she can take credit for it or not. That's it just like that, she goes to the boss and says it was her idea. What should I do? Catch her out and tell the truth (when you can prove it). Your manager will not know unless you tell them, but you need definitive proof and not sound like you are whinging (hard to do). Also, keep your ideas to yourself! Present them to the manager in person before you talk about your ideas in front of others - even if some of your ideas are not workable an interest in your work looks...

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Does anyone still use Wordperfect? I have it on my old laptop (which is actually the one I am using now) but I was thinking of uninstalling it. I have not used word perfect since the early 90's. I will say, though, that MS word is a piece of crap (but I think that generally for MS programs).

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If you are over 30 years old and lost your job to the economic crisis, how long do you think it would be before you found another job that payed the bills; a long time or less than a month? My partner is 33. He was retrenched before Christmas (we live in Melbourne, Australia - he works in manufacturing). He has worked three casual jobs in that time and will start a permament job on Monday next week. I guess it depends on both your motivation, drive and skill, as well as luck. His job that he got came from him cold calling companies with his resume - a month after he...

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Are you satisfied with the stock stereo system in your car? My speakers are not loud enough. They are OK most of the time, but when I have the windows down and am at 100km/h I can't hear anything at full volume. I also could be going deaf due to my work environment, who knows!

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Are you going to smile :) today? Usually do, but I did today for certain, as my partner got a permanent job today! Better than the casual work he has been doing since he was retrenched before Christmas. YAY! Security for the time being!

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Would you downrate an answer so another one went to the top answer? example : http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/625575 Nope, I answer, and then forget about it. Who cares about being on top? I guess some people might be more competitive than me, but I don't care.

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What is the difference between a short black and a macchiato? Check my answer to this question... http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5876294 If you are the same anonymous person, check your profile, your responses can be found there. If you ask the same question over and over, it gets you nowhere.

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What would you Really like to say...but you've held back...? Grow up! Act like a man and pull out your finger and change the things you don't like about your life. (I said nearly close to this recently, wasn't well received, understandably, but did help all the same, for the time being anyway). Also, stop being such a 'victim'!. All to the one person, who I love to death (I'm stupid).

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Have you ever made a crystal? Indeed, same chemical as the first answer, but I use it at work as an analytical reagent for wine analysis. I mix copper sulphate with sulphuric acid and distilled water. I get blue crystals around the top of my reagent bottle. I love the blue of copper sulphate. A lot of solid compounds when mixed into liquid reagents come out of solution and form back into the crystal (solid) form they...

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How can i speed up my downloads through limewire? To be honest, I downloaded limewire pro, through limewire (so I have an illegal copy of a file sharing program - oh the irony!). I would not recommend this though, as it crashed my computer and I had to get the computer fixed, darn viruses. Now the computer is all good, and I still have limewire pro (which really is better, less crap results), it would have been cheaper to upgrade and pay...

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How are artificial flavorings made? I'm curious mostly about the research and development stages. It depends on what you are doing. If you are making a flavour from scratch, then you need to have knowledge and training in the flavour industry (a science degree first, then training to become a flavourist). Once you have the knowledge you know what organic aroma chemical groups give certain flavours (eg - pyrazines give a nutty flavour). You also need to understand how flavour can be...

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What is the difference between a short black and a macchiato? (people please only answer who actually know about drinks who have worked in restaurant/cafe) A short black is just the shot of espresso (about 30ml). A macchiato is the short black but has a tiny amount of foamed milk added on top with a teaspoon. Both are served in a small (demitasse) cup. Yes, I worked in a cafe and made both. Too much of either will really leave you rushing!

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Is it acceptable for a man to hit his wife/girlfriend for wearing sexy clothing in public? No. Violence as a method to solve issues never acceptable (whether the perpetrator is a man or a woman).

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Do you need the help of coffee to think straight? Not a coffee drinker, but it has recently been shown that coffee does help the mind concentrate (but so does adequate sleep, exercise and diet!).

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Would those of you who believe please say a prayer for the continued recovery of Midnighttokers son? For those who don't believe, will you please send good thoughts? Best wishes are on their way. :)

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Hi.I am in a relationship with someone that I have been with for a while now and over the past 2 yrs or more I have been having some doubt on his sexuality.I have asked him straight out he told me that he's straight.Should I trust him he' If you don't trust him after two years (no matter how big or small the issue) then I reckon your answer is clear. Leave him and be with someone you can trust (yourself first, and someone else later on when you are ready and the opportunity presents itself). If your bloke is gay and cannot admit it to himself or you, you are close to a world of heartbreak. If he is not gay, then you...

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How can I get rid of a hangover? Water. Drink water prior to your drinking session and before you go to bed. Water in the morning as well. Water + paracetamol in the morning if you fail to imbibe water prior to your drinking session. Hangover usually equals dehydration.

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Should I be friends with my kid on Facebook? If your kid is younger I reckon yes, to monitor their usage. If they are older then it is more of a mutual keeping in contact thing - go for it! Most of my friends are my family (inluding my 79 year old Nanna!). Mum and Dad aren't on it yet, but I would accept their friendship. My Nanna doesn't really like FB, but she had a go, and that is great I reckon!

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How do you sort unanswered questions on AB by category? Go to the category and click the 'unanswered' link at the top of the questions (it is in small writing in comparison to the main tabs).

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Why do you think people are so afraid to admit they need help/therapy? There are a bunch of people who would benefit from therapy but they would never admit it. Why do you think that is? Pride? Stigma of mental illness? What? I think in your question you address a couple of reasons, others would be (in my mind) an apparent fear on confronting ones own life and choices - and then having to do the hard yards to heal yourself. Also a fear of admitting 'weakness' or a lack of ability to cope (even when no human could cope). Denial is a powerful force in humans - if you can deny yourself you can ignore...

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Where are the opera fans? I can't say I am a fan, but I appreciate any music that is well performed, and as a rule opera is very well performed. The music and singing can make the hairs on your neck stand up - that is good I reckon!

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On your keyboard, when typing on Answerbag, can you push ALT and 1 at the same time , to produce a ☺? Or am I just lucky?☺☺☺☺☺☺ You are lucky in my book, must be your keyboard setup. I get nothing :(

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Aim To find out the temperature of when you add cold water to boiled water and after or before you wait 5 minutes. Before waiting 87.9 Celsius After waiting 75.6 Celsius The best way to do this is with a thermometer, boiling water, cold water and a timer. Any other way is just a hypothesis. How hot is the boiling water (altitude affects boiling point, as do additives like salt if in high enough concentration). How cold is your cold water - freezing? room temperature? fridge temperature? Have you mixed the two solutions properly? A homogenous mix...

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Have you ever eaten so much Salt'n'Vinegar salt that you burn your tongue? Indeed, they also make my face sweat. I think it is a combination of the MSG and the chemical used to make the vinegar taste (sodium diacetate - essentially solid salt and vinegar - very bitey!). I love to eat it on potato chips, but I hate the burnt tongue and sweatiness.

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Does eating eggs make u fat? Eating too much of anything will make you fat (combined with sitting around on your arse not doing anything!).

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I GOT A MESSAGE TO MY MOBILE THET I WON 2500$ FROM & WAS ASKED TO CALL +43820991036 . AFTER CALL I WAS ASKED2 SEND A MESSAGE 2 00447956324292 . CAN THIS BE TRUE? I seriously doubt it is true. You would most likely be charged a large amount to answer and send the message. Scams happen on mobile phones as well. If you did not enter a comptetion, how could you win it?

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Anybody else throw clothes in the dryer instead of ironing them? Since it doesn't work, no. I really hate to iron but sometimes you just have to.

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I jerk/twitch at night when im going to bed and lately i've had nightmares accompanied with lots of movement where I end up at the opposite side of the bed and I even fell OUT of the bed last night! What's going on? Jerky twitchiness can be restless legs (a medical condition). See your doctor, lack of proper sleep can be really bad for you over the long term.

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Can you discribe your Grandma in one word? Inspiring. (both of them)

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Well th way i see it, im unemployed, ugly, obese, have no ambition i just basically exist, its naturally unfair that i miss out on all th pretty girls, so if i wanna force them to do wot i want they MUST obey! peking order - man is superior to woman That attitude you have is obviously not helping. Being a real man and accepting your lot in life would be a good start. Try your best to get a job, if people really make an effort they can do it, it does take time (like fishing - a lot of hooks out and a while to catch one), but it can be done. Your attitude toward women sucks. We are not all superficial, like you seem to be. A good man,...

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Do most black people secretly hate white people? All people have their own opinions. Even when people think they are not racist they may well be, but not realise it. You may well ask the same but substitute white for black, or asian or hispanic, or european, or middle-eastern. People often use difference between themselves to justify their fears and make themselves feel better than others, even if it is not intentional. I look down on...

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Whats the name of that one thing with beans in it? A pod. My salad that I eat for lunch. A can of baked beans. There is no 'one thing'. Heaps of things contain beans.

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What kind of worker are you? Deligent; timely;honest;thought full ? One or all? Mostly diligent, always punctual and timely, mostly honest and usually thoughtful. I manage my own time and always get all my work done, and I try to be pleasant to work with. Can only really try in the this life, but I recognise that work is just that work - family is more important.

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Anger really can kill you, so let's all lighten up a bit and have some fun, OK? I am with you here. Perspective is the key. Will this be something to make you angry in 10 years time, or not? I like your question :)

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How can i get back at a whore who through me away? Retribution will not help you. Deal with your issues on your own. Maybe you caused the issue youself. Calling your ex a whore (even if she is) is not helpful for your own recovery or growth as a human. We all go through crap times. The way you deal with the crap times is what shows what type of person you are. You are a better person if you can deal with it in a graceful manner (of...

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Hi, my 7yr old daugther yells at me when I ask her something and if I haven't heard what she said she would ask are you deaf? How can I rectify this? By letting her know you are the parent and there are rules. You need to be consistent and patient. If she behaves badly there needs to be consequences and you need to uphold them. Speaking like that to an adult (especially your parent) is not right. She needs to know this before she gets any older. You are not her friend but her parent. Limits and rules and stability will help her later...

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Is it ok to flirt with someone who has a girlfriend? i really like him. im 21 he's 25. Depends on what your definition of flirting is. Generally if you know a bloke has a girlfriend then stay away. If he wanted you he would not be with his girlfriend!

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Would you consider this animal cruelty? See link Yes. I love cats, and there is no need to do this, it is not like they get a choice. Doing this to any animal would be cruel. Domestic animals depend on humans and we should not abuse that.

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Do you know any other kind of work than your present job? I am currently a QC Officer in the wine industry. Luckily QC is applicable to many industries (like food and pharmecueticals), but I can also wash dishes, make sandwiches and coffee and run a cash register in a retail environment. I can also drive for a living (eg, pizza!). I could and would do anything, although once you have a bachelors degree you tend not to get considered for menial or...

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What is in the tap water? In our water in Melbourne, Australia, we have H2O, flouride and other small contaminants (nothing harmful depending on how old your pipes are). If your pipes are old and rusted you could end up with anything in your water. I do like to use a charcoal filter on the water for drinking, but will happily drink it without filtering it first. Some places have no flouride, and some places have a...

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Other than its real name "Microwave" What name do you use when talking about the microwave? Mine is "The Nuker" I like to 'zap' stuff. I'll zap the cups of tea when we haven't drunk it quick enough and want more from the same cup. When the level of tea gets too low, we make a fresh cup.

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What is a reason that a person might "PANIC"? Fire. I panicked at bit after starting back at work last week after the Black Saturday fires in Victoria, Aus. We had some fire at my work, and all the Monday we were continuing to fight flare ups. That made me panic.

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I filed a workers comp claim 2months ago it was denied. now an agent wants to meet with me to get a statement why? is it in my best interest to give them one or are they acting against me? If you are telling the truth it is in your interests to continue doing that. If you have a lawyer on your side that would help too I imagine. Even if your claim is valid the workplace may fight it.

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Do blonde people only act dumb or are some really stupid Some blondes are dumb, some brunettes are dumb, some redheads are dumb. People are people, hair colour does not define your intelligence or common sense level.

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Can you get a job in New Zealand while just having a visitors visa? No, you need a working visa. http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/visit/visitors/ No different to most countries!

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Do 'closed questions' on here (ones asking for yes/no answers) frustrate you, or do you like padding out your reply? They don't frustrate me. This is really a closed question too. I can pad out if I want to, as I am now! :)

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Apart from Jesus, who were the other people in the Bible that were conceived through artifical insemination? Bloody loaded question. You sure are fishing for a fight! :)

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Is there anyone out there that ended up staying with there highschool sweetheart?cuz i am truly in love and im in year 12.i know a few of my friends think the same about their partners but i suppose its unlikely we will all remain together forever, right? Some do, some don't. I didn't have a 'high school sweetheart' but I know a couple who have been married 10 years, and were together for 5 before that (started in high school). I would think the key is to understand each others growth and changes and grow with that. We all change a bit as we get into our 20's, as long as you are prepared to grow together and...

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Why do grils not like a guy wearing a thong? What is so bad about it? They just look off to me. Sorry. I'm not keen on G-Strings for anyone (G-string is an Aussie word, thongs are things for your feet here, as in flip-flops). An Aussie thong is OK on anyone =)

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If it is merely the act of homosexuality that is a sin, if two men or two women vow to remaind celibate, do you think they can then have the right to get married? Would it be okay for two heterosexuals to remain celibate and get married? From what I understand you are not really married until you consumate the marriage. Thus the question you ask is null and void due to this requirement! I reckon gay people should be able to marry. Marriage was a business thing when it first began. What it is now is not what it began as, which was a way to keep wealth. Cousins married each other in order to keep wealth in the family (look...

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Does anyone believe in fairies? If so, in what context? Also, has anyone come in contact with one? Serious answers only!!! This is no joke!!! Just a philosophical question. I don't beleive if fairies sorry. Maybe it is just that I am a scientist! :)

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Can you sell expired flavored syrups like the ones used for coffee flavoring? Depending on the laws in your country you could in theory do that. They do not essentially go 'off', they only get less intense in flavour and may also alter in their flavour. I would refer to the food laws in your country first.

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Do you think dropping the atomic bomb on Japan in 1945 was justified? This is really difficult question to answer. The result in stopping the war was a good outcome, but the destruction was not a good outcome. People were fried into just their shadows - people who had no choice in the war. I also don't agree with the usage of nuclear weapons (or war in general for that matter). The Japanese were extremely harsh in their treatment of people during the...

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Should I call management if i go into a place of business 10 minutes before they close and they say "you have 5 minutes. hurry up"? I found this to be very rude and offensive. I might complain about the manner of the staff, but not that you only have a limited time to shop. If you go in 10 min before closing, their clock might be faster than yours, and the worker may not get paid to work overtime. The manner of the staff is the thing. They can nicely say 'we are only open for a few more minutes' and leave it at that. To say 'hurry up' is a bit...

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Why does AB take so long to respond to my feedback comments when I have ticked the box that says that I want to be contacted about this? Too much feedback and not enough people to respond to it. Easy.

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Can you save vegetable oil to reuse after frying chicken wings in a deep fryer? I was told to pour into a container and keep in dark place but the book states to use only once. You can indeed use it more than once. Once it goes a slightly darker colour or if it smells a bit weird it will have oxidised and then it is time to change it. Straining it is a good idea to remove any food bits left over from the frying. Fresh oil keeps your food tasting better, but if you don't reuse it too many times you are OK.

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If someone who is active on AB dies, how will we know? When a person on AB did die last year, people who knew him in real life let people on AB know, as they knew AB was an important part of his life. I guess it depends on how important AB is to the person and how well the people around them know that. A family member could easily join AB after the members death to let others know, or let other AB members know through email.

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Whom else likes the David Bowie song 'Space Oddity'? Me Me Me!!! :)

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Do you believe if it's meant to be it will happen or do you believe if you want something to happen you have to make it happen? A bit of both. A positive and can-do attitude will take you a lot further than a negative one, but at the same time there are many things in life you cannot control. This means to me that the ability to cope with the ups and downs of life is more meaningful than anything else. If you can pick yourself up and dust yourself off and keep on keeping on you will succeed more than if you give up on...

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Do you think only people who fit a certain criteria should be given permit to have kids? What would that criteria be? While it may seem that some people should not have kids, I think it is a dangerous road to go down in having other people decide who is OK and who is not OK to have kids. Who are the 'elite' people that get to make these decisions, and what bias and personal prejudice would they bring to the table? I'm not going to have kids, but I am smart and organised and would be capable...

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Does the resemblance of the name Obama to Osama bring you fear? No. I am not stupid enough to judge a person by their name.

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Am i being a baby about this or is it really that bad? My bf wont let me talk to my guy friends and if i do he fights with them and hits me later on. i hugged my best guy friends and he pushed him over a hill!!! Should i do something or just get over it? If he hits you, you are not being a baby, you are being abused. Leave him. His jealously has more to do with his own feelings of inadequacy and lack of ability to deal with it like an adult rather than anything you do at all. If you do leave him, he still won't learn, and will do this to the next girl he happens to snare in his trap.

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Is diabetes more common in the black or white race? In relation to type 2 diabetes... It is more prevalent in poorer societies of the western countries. If your country has a high rate of poor black people (as Australia and the US do) then it appears that black people are suffering more from diabetes. It is not related to race, only to diet and access to education and healthy food. Thus it is a socio-economic issue, not a race issue.

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Would anyone else be concerned if another AB user called themselves by your real name and managed to get a photo of you that you hadn't uploaded and posted it in an answer? Concern would be a light word for it.

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What is something that tears/rips easily? Paper.

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What if I never get married? Then you'll never be married. Marriage is not the be all and end all of life. You could still have relationships that are meaningful, and have children. If you don't you need to learn to love yourself for who you are and accept the card you are dealt in life. Make the most of it. Being with another is not always great either. There are ups and downs in both situations.

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Why would a guy play with another guy hair when he is sleeping? A) to freak him out as a joke, B) because he is attracted to him.

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Will you spare a moment and pray for all the brave fire fighters in australia tackling those deadly bush fires. I'm not religious but my thoughts and best wishes are with the CFA & DSE. I have friends in the CFA who have been fighting these fires, and my Step-Dad fought in the Ash Wednesday fires. I have the upmost respect for the firies. I was trying to put out spot fires at my work but was too scared, and had to leave it to others.

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Why is Dubya starting all these fires in Australia? I don't mean to be rude, but a lot of people have died and lost their homes and livelihoods from these fires. My work was even affected (although not badly). This type of question in relation to this issue is really kind of stupid and offensive. There are very bad people who may have started some of these fires but Dubya wasn't the one. Please try to have a little heart and...

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If you live in Aust - Will you please shop at coles this Friday 13th Feb, as they are donating all profits to the Bush fire foundation for those people affected by the worst bushfires Australia have ever seen! will you do this please? Will do. I shop at Coles anyway, and I live in Vic. My work was affected by the fires (we are in the Yarra Valley), but thankfully not badly affected and I still have a job to go to and all of our employees (at this time) are still OK. It has been a scary time.

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Would you agree that the internet undermines personal thoughta & imaginations? Not at all, in fact I would think the opposite. Blogs allow people to spread their personal thoughts without fear, and the amount of imaginative things I have seen really blow my mind. It is just a different medium to what some people are used to.

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My fellow Aussie gabstar is now a maestro. Would you like to join me at an Aussie party in her honour? If it were in Melbourne, indeed. Otherwise, I have not enough annual leave to take time off work to travel. Cheers for gabstar making maestro! :)

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What is your occupation? I perform analysis of sparkling wine as a quality assurance officer in a winery. I do audits on the line and production areas and taste wine as part of my job (although tastings are usually at 10am, so spitting is the way to go, not swallowing!).

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Have you ever caught a raindrop on your tongue? Yes, it is not like winning the lottery.

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If a cow laughed would milk come out of it's nose? Ha. Not. They make milk in their udders, it would have to travel in completely the wrong direction.

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What is a smell you love? What is a smell you hate? Food! Pooh.

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Hey can anyone hack the yahoo password?? if u can plz help me. if u can send the email to daka.0829@gmail.com Hacking is a crime. If someone can hack the yahoo, why wouldn't they hack the email address you provided in your question. If it is your own email then use the appropriate tools to get a new password.

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Did Charles Darwin go to Heaven or Hell? And which great book is influencing this opinion, Bible, Koran, or Torah? Jeeze. How would anyone know, even if heaven or hell do exist? You can only know who's there once *you* get there. What is the point of this question? Your user name sure is accurate though.

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What does all natural mean? Nothing at all. It is a marketing tool to fool people. 'all natural' still is chemical, and can be made from chemicals that come from plant products. 'natural flavours' are made from exactly the same chemicals as non natural ones - they just extract the chemcials from plants instead of synthesising them from other chemicals. There is no natural - natural can kill you...

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Ladies has something ever happened to your partner that made him flip out making you feel afraid on how he was acting and if so what was it When my partner gets into a drinking session with his brother it all usually turns to crap. One night he drove home so drunk (which really pissed me off, he was supposed to stay the night) then nearly pushed me as he was so angry at his brother. He then would not tell me what happened (he actually forgot what really happened I think, due to how much he drank). Can't ask about it as that...

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Have you ever typed an email or been working on something for a long period of time, end up losing it,then have to do it all over again? I am pretty sure anyone with a computer would say yes to this. Computers are not exactly reliable at the best of times. Our network at my workplace is horrendous. My crappy old home computer works better (and even that is a struggle at times).

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Have you changed? Yes. I am more confident in myself and say what I think more. I am putting up with a bit less crap (still need to do some work on that one). I am valuing myself more than I used to (still need to do work there too). As I get older I am finding that it is not so much that I am changing per se, more that I am understanding myself better.

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I was sitting around on MySpace and suddenly a screen pops up saying my comp. has worms and trojan horses and I better download a new spyware. In the URL it says "promo" in there. Is this a real emergency? I would not trust any pop up. If you already have spyware and keep it updated you should be OK already. Un-invited pop-ups that suggest they are a promo are just that, a promotional ad to get your attention and hopefully sell stuff (or infect you with stuff).

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In your opinion! who will win the fight between a terrier dog or an aggressive cat? Cat hands down. I had a cat who would stare down a much larger and agressive dog. Cats are actually very good at fending for themselves with larger animals. Dogs are real sooks.

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I need a 500 word report on the following subjects: Minoans, Mycenaeans, Megalithic Europe, Phoenicians, Hebrews and any other ancient civilizations (remember 500 words). Be a little patient, AB works slowly sometimes with things like this, plus no-one is going to do your homework for you. Try an actual library if the internet is not helping you find reliable information.

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I want to write a report on ancient China and I have info from two sources. I want it to be about 500 words long. I've posted the two sources in my first (and second) answers. Please help me. Looking at your comments, it would seem that you are not really going about it in the right way. Not trying to be rude, but I have written many essays and appreciate the fine line between comprehending and writing what you have learnt in contrast to plagarism. Using sources does not mean that you have to plagarise them! You should read and try to re-write what you have learned in your own...

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Do you prefer whole milk, 2%, 1%, skim or other? Full cream dairy milk (homogenised and pastuerised). I don't like the watery taste of light milk. 4% fat is really not that high in fat compared to other foods. Many foods market themselves at 97% fat free - full cream milk is 96% fat free!

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How to get the greasy taste out of homemade soup Chill it and scoop off the fat while it is hard and sitting on the top.

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Do you think that people of less developed nations shouldn't advice you ,if you belong to a comparatively more developed nation? No way. Everyone has something to offer. Maybe a better perspective would be one thing.

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Which nation has the best sense of humour? UK, USA or Australia We all have different styles of humour. I think the UK and Australia are more closely aligned in their styles thus to us US humour is not quite as sharp or funny (still funny but in a different way).

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I will give you a lot of money if you can guess where I am right now. Go! Bulls**t in regard to the money. And the US would be my guess.

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Who is the most gorgeous? Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, or James May? The Hamster for sure. Maybe it is more to do with my age (31) as the other two are OK as well, just a bit old for me.

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Right now what is making you tense? Nothing. Had a great long weekend.

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World s biggest problem? after Kashmir n philistine Lack of resources for the number of humans on the planet.

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If deodorant could talk , what do you think it would say ? (use some humor for me) Please don't make me go there again!

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I have been stuck at the same weight for 5/6 years despite exercising and eating no more than 1200 per day. Why? Are you counting what you drink? Even alcohol has a calorie content. If so, and you are actaully overweight, see your doctor, there may be an issue with your health otherwise. Some health conditions can make a really big difference. Also, the type of exercise and how you mix it up also makes a difference.

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Should parents start putting there foot down on these teenagers you wear baggy pants and show there underwear? At least they are not showing hairy arse cracks like older men do. I would rather see undies than a hairy crack any day.

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Why all the drama? Why can't people just go to work, do their job and go home? Why does every day have to be so complicated? Hallelujah! I am with you on this. I have had the week from hell at work and people whining about minor crap really does not help things get done or problems get solved.

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What type of sweetener do you prefer? Sugar works well for me, or honey.

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Does cottage pie surpress apptite Depends how much you eat I suppose! Things that are high in protein fill you up for longer than high carbohydrate foods, but as for supressing appetite - I doubt it.

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Am i ugly or attractive? please give details what is attractive or ugly about me... ty http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=e7crrr&s=5 Not ugly at all. I honestly find that a persons personality really colours the way I see them. It would not matter how 'attractive' you are if you are an arsehole! The personality makes a person ugly, not their physical features (although you need to get to know a person first).

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Eyebrows: Pluck, wax, shave, threading (please elaborate specifics on threading for me) or just, bushy, natural? Personally I wax, or pluck I pluck every night. I think I am OCD about it!

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I just got her phone number, now what? Gee that is a hard one. Call her!

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Will that dog ever shut up? If it's anything like our neighbours dogs, no (not until it dies anyway).

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Is human milk the more nutritious than that of any other mammal? It is for human babies. Milk for each type of animal is the most nutritious for each animals babies. Cow milk is not suitable for baby humans but it is perfect for calves.

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Would you starve yourself and lose weight to save your marriage? No. 1) starving yourself is not healthy. You need to be healthy. 2) how will starving yourself save your marriage. You will just change one thing for this man and then the bar will be set higher - there will always be something that he thinks you need to change. He needs to love you as you are. If he is worried about your health, starving yourself still is not the answer.

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Do you eat fruit with salt? Indeed. Tomato and salt are great friends.

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If I have a daughter one day, among the many things I'll teach her will be how to tie her shoes, to look both ways before crossing the street, to never end a sentence with a preposition, and to always let the man say "I love you" first. Your view! I agree about the first items, but the last one bugs me. A person should just be honest about their feelings. If you love someone you tell them, simple as that - what if there is not a tomorrow to wait for them to tell you first? Why play games with something as simple and honest as love? I think I would say not to say "i love you" unless you really mean it.

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How do i know if a food is organic? Technically all food is organic. The chemicals that make up food are all organic chemicals. Presuming that you mean grown in an 'organic commerical' way, then you should look for a certification logo on the label. Be aware that organic farming still uses pesticides and herbicides - they just use different types of chemicals to aid their farming.

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Do women really have a problem with their boyfriends/husbands if they curse frequently? Nope, I curse a lot myself (my parter doesn't actually like it). We are all different, there is no real commonality between men verus women.

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If someone has no access to a gym and no free weights or anything at home what are the best ways to get a workout that will build muscle mass and tone? Use cans of food! A tin of beans is still a free weight. You could also use your pet if you have one and they are OK with being lifted around (fat cats are good for this!). If you have a kid you could lift your kid (incorporating your child into your exercise is good for them too as they then understand the importance). Lift any object you have around the home! Be creative and look around...

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What are Paddle Pops? Icy poles - ice cream (what you could call ice cream anyway) on a stick. Have been eating them since I was a kid. I'm not sure where else they are available but we have them here in Australia.

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Is EVERYONE that was on that plane that landed in the Hudson River a Hero? Not at all, just lucky they survived.

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Very active, friendly and social 6 yr old cat got cold and is a month later still not acting right. Not cleaning herself, sleeping alot and has leakage from her anus. What gives? Otherwise normal healthly cat before all this . Your kitty needs to see a vet. Leaking from the anus does not sound in any way healthy. Maybe your cat had more than just a cold, they do get different illnesses to us (as well as some of the same ones).

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I heard theres going to be a new prez named Obama. Is this guy any good? You only just heard this? Where have you been, under a rock? You can only know if he is any good by seeing how he goes, no one can foretell the future.

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My boyfriend and I broke up with a little fighting, then he told me he is in love with me. I am in love with him but I told him we should just be friends. Is it possible to be in love with someone and still not want to date them? I reckon is is possible. If you know someone is bad for you and you actually decide to respect yourself, you can still love someone and decide that your life (and maybe theirs) is better when you are not together. Sometimes loving someone means letting them go so you can both be better people.

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Is there a diff between white and black pepper besides the color? They are from the same plant, just processed differently. Black pepper is the whole peppercorn fruit, whereas white pepper is the seed only. They do taste different, but also white pepper is less noticeable in pale dishes (if you prefer the flavour and not to see the pepper).

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A student of mine in a university class handed in her sketchbook. It detailed her being raped and beaten in her childhood and having vivid flashbacks of it now. She's been "seeing phantoms" and hearing voices. Should I talk to her about it? I would suggest to her that maybe it would be beneficial to talk to someone in a professional capacity.

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To AB women ... Have you ever changed a flat tire? Indeed I have. I can also change the oil, oil filter, fit hoses and replace shock absorbers. My Dad thinks it is important for me to know how to be independant.

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"I want to be more than pretty but I don't have to be gorgeous. I just want to be...beautiful." What's your opinion on this quite? Assuming you mean "quote" and not "quite", what can you say? Beauty is always in the eye of the beholder, and a person cannot be objective about themselves. This statement is silly as a person cannot objectively judge their own beauty, thus they could never really achieve the aim they are looking for.

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Which college or university had the best undergraduate computer science program in 1981? Do you have a country in mind that would help refine the search parameters for your question? Or do you mean worldwide?

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I rejected an offer of marriage. On of the reasons was that the guy lies too often for me to feel secure. Did I make the right choice? Yes, yes and yes. What do you have without trust?

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Is slang offensive to you? Nope. If an Aussie was offended by slang they would not be an Aussie! :) There is a time and a place for everything, but offended? No.

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HOW CAN A WIFE STOP BOTHERING HER HUSBAND WHEN HE'S WATCHING A MOVIE Is this from the husband or the wife? Sounds like a frustrated husband, I reckon! Ask her nicely not to bother you, or do whatever it is she wants before you sit down. You could try sitting down together to watch a movie!

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Is it a good idea to "rick roll" class mates when giving a presentation as an assessment at university? Only if you want to fail your assessment.

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Have you ever stopped your car and helped a total stranger? Yes. I stopped my car as there was a very sick looking teenage kid on the side of the road, with friends following him. I was on my own and did stop and ask them if they needed a lift to take their friend to hospital as he looked very bad (and the hospital was less than 5 minutes away). Their friend did not want help and I left them on their own. My partner was not hugely happy that I had...

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Don't you find that smokers are usually more fun and outgoing than non-smokers? Nope. That is a crap generalisation. I am a smoker, and could not be less out going. Smoking brings people together in social siuations, but that is the same for any other commonality between people. Some of the most out going and fun people I know would never smoke.

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Why does everybody like Mean Girls? I thought the script and direction very poor. It was funny and interesting. I would not say it was a landmark expose of the social norms of student life, but that similarities could be drawn and hence people liked the movie. Sometimes people take the feeling of a movie rather than the details in order to make a judgement. We are all different.

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When I drink alcohol and sing, my voice gets 10 times better: why is that? how can i get that same effect without a damaging substance? You just think it is better as your perception is not accurate when you are drinking!

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What would you do if you gf/bf cheated on u with your identical twin (imagine u had one)... giving an excuse saying "i thought he/she was you"? I would forgive the dude and get very angry with the twin! The twin knew who she was.

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There comes a point in life where you have to let________? things be as they are. You cannot control your life to the letter.

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What do I have to do to be beautiful inside out? Beauty is always in the eye of the beholder. Some people can look past the inside and see only the outide. Personally if a person is an arsehole is doesn't matter to me how nice their superficial features are - they will be ugly to me.

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What would you do to excel in your company? Head down, bottom up, don't make trouble.

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Who wants to celebrate the magnifecent festivus with me? Happy Festivus! Give me serenity! Serenity Now!

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Pizza or spaghetti? Which can you live off of? Pasta. Love pizza, but too cheesy for everyday.

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I just passed my driving test and am terrified of the thought of driving ALONE. Any tips to overcome this?! Anyone felt similarly? I was terrified on my first drive alone. It gets better quickly. I would suggest a couple of short trips so you get used to being in control, leave the stereo off and be aware of the other cars on the road. Once you are more confident you can carry passengers and listen to music and you won't feel scared. Practice is all it takes.

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I love my husband more than life itself how do i help him get off the drugs he is lost in his world and i cant help him what do i do You can only tell him how it affects you. Other than that he has to want to help himself. Hopefully you talking to him may help him want to help himself - but you can't make a person wan to & try to help themselves. I'm really sorry, as I can appreciate that watching someone you love self-destruct is just too crap to have approriate words for.

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When parents divorce when their child is too young to understand and the relationship between the father and daughter/son developes in a negative way into adulthood, who is to blame? Blame does not help any situation. Moving a situation forward involves acting like an adult and just doing what needs to be done. Children can't control their own lives, so they cannot take blame. My parents divorced when I was 7. My Dad was an alcoholic and our relationship did not improve until I got over the divorce (and he sobered up) and understood what happened (as an adult...

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How can anyone think that killing an animal just for it's fur is moral? Just for fur alone is wrong I agree. If you used the rest of animal first for meat and then used the leftover fur, I would be OK with that as it is less wasteful (what else to do with the fur and we are killing animals to eat as it is). Fashion is a stupid, vapid and superficial reason to kill. Survival is a different circumstance to fashion and is not the same in my opinion.

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Would you agree to the death penalty if it could be done really humanely? No. It is a very final punishment and you can't go back if you are wrong - and it is well documented that juries and courts are wrong on enough occasions to warrant skepticism of the validity and integrity of the system.

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Do you believe that all Chemicals are Bad and all Natural products are Healthy? Ha! Sorry... All things are made of chemicals, thus all chemicals are natural. Most chemicals can harm you if you take enough. Even water.

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What do you think about some of these comments about Answerbag? Wow (and not in a good way). I know I'm not around here much lately, but geez! While some of the criticism is valid, much is not - and it is also as bad as what it complains about! I'm also not keen on out-right slander.

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How do you keep cool in the summer if your house has bad insulation/ventilation? Shut all curtains from early in the morning until dark. Cold showers as needed and cool drinks as needed.

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Are u a type which have a good time management? I am a person who manages their time well. :)

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Why does Coca Cola keep me up better then a cup of Coffee? Lots of sugar as well as caffeine. You couldn't drink a cup of coffee that contained the amount of sugar coke contains! :)

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What is your current %+ratings given figure? 100. I'm not keen on down-rating, I prefer to talk things out.

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Have you ever watched a television show, and seen someone you know? A number of times. I have seen a girl from school in a soap (acting), my brother (on the news a number of times in a spokesperson role), a mate from work (he has a couple of occupations and the other one got him on TV), some work colleagues (my workplace was featured on a travel show - it's a winery). I'm happy never to be on TV myself though! :)

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Have you used Google Maps to search for directions lately? You can, in some places, see actual photos of how to get where you're going & where you will be at the end. My partner loves Google Maps. He uses it to check out terrain and roads in rural areas for future camping trips and the like.

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I want to know who knows for a fact God is real, and how or why? You and everyone else! That is one of those unanswerable questions, as there is no "proof" God exists, only "faith" that God exists.

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I feel absolutely awful when i eat, because i think of the all the starving people. can you help me feel better about this? thnxs all =)! Your guilt over eating will not practically put food in the mouth of a starving person, nor will starving yourself. If you are concerned, help people by volunteering in a food kitchen, or sponsor a child. Guilt is a useless emotion and it is serving you no useful purpose other than to paint yourself as a martyr. Good luck with finding a more useful way to channel your feelings. :)

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What lasts longer- night or day? Depends on your location on the planet (winter at the poles is constant night) and the time of year. Right now, here in Australia (Melbourne) the night a little longer than the day (Winter solstice is coming up soon!).

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What do you think of "Wanbli Ohitika"? He's having pages together of +6 ratings.?( "See his points history") It's impossible that a rater can get these many +6 at a time without any +3 or +4. This continuous ratings happen after 7 days? I think nothing of it. Maybe they are a good and consistent contributor whose answers/questions are appreciated by others. If you are on the site a lot and participate a lot, you will get a lot of points - its just logic, not cheating. I doubt anyone would really have the time to get themselves that many alternate AB usernames so they could uprate themselves. Who has the time or cares that...

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Do you mind getting blood taken? How do i get over it? I have no issue with it. I volunteered to do it for the blood bank in Australia (although rules have changed and I am no longer able to donate). Look the other way and think about something else. It'll be over before you know it. If you have an actual phobia maybe some professional help would be useful if you are going to be getting blood taken regularly.

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What do you get if you go through a red light # A $220 fine in Melbourne Australia, and some demerit points off your license. My partner recently got one.

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It was a very stormy night and we allowed our kids to sleep in with us, my wife was just wearing revealing underwear and no bra, which made the kids uneasy i told her to wear something less reavealing but she said no,was it a wise desision Assuming your kids are small I can't really see the issue. It is natural and normal for parents to sleep like that and they should not be thinking it is wrong. I personally would be more comfortable wearing more, but at the end of the day, if your kids are pretty small I would not be concerned. I would like to add I am not a parent, so that may well preclude me from having a valid...

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My bf said he loved me. i really like him but i think i'm too young too know what love is. will i definetely know when i am in love? I knew it was love when there was no one else that would compare in my eyes. I look at others and think, there is no way they would care about me in the same way.

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Most people believe Americans are stupid. Loads of famous American obviously aren't, but how stupid is the population? Populations are not smart anywhere. Individual people are smart. Whole different kettle of fish when you move into populations as opposed to individuals.

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Anyone ever go back to the first answer you've ever written?, ah the memories... I was wayyyyyy to technical for this site with my first answer. I think I thought that this site was populated by scientists or something! http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/154671

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When I'm bored, I eat. How can I stop my addiction to food!? Go for a walk when you are bored instead. Replace your bad habit with a good one. Sounds easy, but I know it is not.

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How do i block specific sites on Mozilla? Or my internet altogether preferably? I went to the Mozilla website and downloaded an add-on called blocksite. It allows be to block the sites that provide ads. I love it.

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What do you do with the assorted "parts" you get inside of poultry? I usually throw them out, but if I had the time I'd make stock from the poultry bones and bits. I don't often get whole chickens, when I do they are usually BBQ cooked (yum).

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Has your partner arrived to stay and forgotten their tooth brush ... have you shared your tooth brush? ... details please? I have indeed shared a toothbrush with my partner many times. How much worse can sharing a toothbrush be than kissing? A toothbrush is icky as it sits around moist and collecting germs at room temperature. Whose germs are on it are immaterial I reckon. Germs are germs.

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Oil has gone up to $139.00 a barrel,when will this madness end? When we find another way to power our lives. Right now we all want this fuel and there is no alternative - high demand = high prices.

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Why do the curd rice become tasty by adding salt to it .why? Salt adds flavour. Too much and it will be salty, but a little will enhance your flavour. You will find a lot of sweet biscuit recipes have salt in them (just a pinch) and it is to enhance flavour.

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How many Australian POWs died in WW2? where did they die? In Europe 8591 Australian's were taken as POW's, in the Middle East 7116 - finding reference to Aussies help by Japanese forces was more difficult as the records are not exact. I got this information from the War Memorial Website (http://www.awm.gov.au/index.asp) with more time searching you may find more information.

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Think I'm going to bed, Who wants to sleep with me? ;) I'll give it a miss tonight if that's OK. I usually share the bed with my partner but tonight is a special treat and I will get the bed to myself! I'm not giving that up for anything! I love sharing, but the occasional night alone is OK by me. I hope someone accepts your offer!

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What causes corrosion? Metal plus oxygen = corrosion. Happens faster in water (due to the abundance of oxygen in water and the reactive nature of water).

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Should guys have the right to go shirtless, when working outside in the heat? I don't really mind generally - but there is a guy down the street from us who is always in his front yard sitting, drinking beer shirtless. His yard is a mess and so is his body. I'm not too keen on seeing it, but if he is comfortable he isn't hurting anyone (except my eyes!!!).

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Why do my neighbours think its acceptable to start drilling at 1 in the morning? My guess is they either don't think or don't care. Sad, but it takes all kinds.

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I have something to say about AB, and feel the need to put it here, so ALL can see it. It's WAY too long to put in the question box. Please read my answer. What do you think? HOORAY FOR YOU BIGDADDY!! All the childish behaviour is exactly what we don't need here. It does drive people away (being driven away is way different to drifting away of your own accord). I think you are spot on, 100%, could not disagree..... If only there were a way to fix it, but I think you'll find that AB is a micro world, so all the crap that happens out there, happens...

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Recently I have come to know that there are some particulars foods which are called negative calorie foods i.e. after consuming these foods more calories are burn for assimilating them than generated by consuming them, Is it true, or it is a fad? It is true, but the effect is tiny and you could not actually subsist on these foods (in terms of obtaining a balance of vital nutrients). They are just the really watery vegetables (like cucumber or celery).

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Just found an opened box of lemonheads (candy) in my storage. Don't know how long they've been there.....safe to eat? Most likely yes. High sugar items are not really prone to bacterial or fungal infestation. Can't say I'd really want to eat them though. Just chuck them out!

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Whenever you open a fresh yogurt cup, why is there always dryish- residue yogurt attached to the lid? Is this just condensation or is there some other explanation? Yoghurt is not a solid, it is a very thick liquid (or at least it behaves that way). Once you yoghurt is manufactured it has to be transported, at it probably does not always stay perfectly level during this process. Some yoghurt will touch the lid. I reckon that when there is a small amount of yoghurt it has less mass behind it (in the form of more yoghurt) so it does not drip down from...

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Is Dry alcohol better for you than an alcohol with the residual sugar left in? Alcohol containing residual sugar just has more calories than alcohol without (depending on if you mix or not).

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I just canned 24 quarts of greenbeans. lids are sealed. But i did not boil jars after putting veggie in them. will they still store. can i boil them now. what do i do? also have 24 quart jars of beef stew i did yesterday and i didn't boil jars I'd boil them now. Better late than never I'd say (soon as possible all the same though!). You have to seal them before you can boil them at any rate, so just boil them now and see what happens.

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Would you drink alcoholic vegie juice? http://tinyurl.com/4q96te I reckon I'd give a couple of them a go. The asparagus variety sounds a bit yuck.

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Ok, I'm trying to get a video from youtube to appear in an answer because it was requested..I have this info: Go to Youtube, and copy the "embed code".....where is the embed code, above the video or where? The 'embed code' information is given on the right hand side of the video - below the information about the video and above the 'similar videos' menu.

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Why does AB have double standards for users? I asked a question and it was taken off, another higher ranked user asked the EXACT one and his stayed. Is is possible that they were asked at slightly the same time, and yours was second? It is a possibility, and if that were the case - it would simply be the first question asked remained. I know that some people do think that there are double standards on AB, and I am not about to disagree - but I don't think it takes the form of staff favouring 'high level' or...

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What always goes UP rather than down? Your age or your voice or your weight? Why? You age. That can never go down as time does not go backwards (at least on the Earth I know anyway!). Weight can fluctuate as can voice tone.

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Do you tend to more often respect or envy people in your environment who are accomplished in their chosen endeavors? I respect the intelligence and drive that they use to achieve their aims. I envy as well, but only in a way that I wished I was as smart. I don't usually envy in a way that is detrimental, it is just there - mixed with happiness for their good fortune. :)

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In general,do you think brunettes are smarter than blondes? No. Hair colour is not a determining factor with intelligence. My boss is incredibly smart and she is younger than me and blonde as well (not that youth determines intelligence either - she is just more experienced which is good). I am sure that she is but one example of many. There are idiot brunettes as well (and I sure have my moments!). :)

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Are there a lot of similarities (moral and physical) between you and your father? Indeed. I look a lot like him and share many traits with him. He is probably harsher than I am (in terms of empathy with others) but that could be due to my gender and our ethnicity which is very macho in culture.

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Do large corporations mind if their employees have a visible tattoo? That would depend on both the industry and the company culture and policies. Some large companies have no issue at all, others do have an issue. You would be advised to ask during the interview if you have a visible tattoo that you feel could be an issue.

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What would happen if Johnny Depp receives a facial massage? how does he feel? He'll feel relaxed and refreshed. Like anyone would. He is a human being.

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Bananas and custard anyone? Yes please! I love bananas and custard (together or apart!). :)

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Do you have Pop Tarts in your house right now? No. Pop tarts may be OK for a snack (occasional food) but not for breakfast! Way too high in sugar and way too processed for me.

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Have people been saying things about me? Not that I have heard, but I am often not on the grapevine to hear these things. Frankly, I suspect most people have better things to do (as in they have their own pressing worries that relate to their own lives - more important to them than talking about another AB user).

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Is regular lawn grass a weed? Lawn grass is a weed in Australia as it chokes out native plants in bush areas. People do like to have it in their gardens though, so if they want it there, I would not class it as a weed in that context.

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Why does milk go so well with chocolate? Most chocolate is made using milk. Cocoa butter, plus cocoa, plus sugar and milk = chocolate. Chocolate milk is like diluted milk chocolate.

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How is metabolism measured ? What is a "normal" value? You metabolism is measured by calculating certain energy rates. You can do it exactly with specific measuring devices (very expensive and not readily available), or you can do it through calculations. There is a method on this site as to how to do it... http://www.shapefit.com/basal-metabolic-rate.html Keep in mind, each person is different - and calculations will only be approximate....

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Is it true that turning your computer on and off wears it out? Anything will wear out faster if you use it more. Switch components do have a life span and they will wear out the more you use them.

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What do you like the most about being an adult? I get to choose what to do and when to do it (although being an adult, you have to fit in all the fun around all the responsibility).

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I went through a nasty split with my ex 6 months ago and we havnt spoken since. Last Sunday he phoned me and took me out, it was just like when we were together. I will finish the details on a comment/ answer because there is not enough room If he wants you back he ought to say so. I would imagine that he is getting 'last minute jitters' about getting married and is trying to see how things felt with you, how he feels about his 'on hold' fiance, and how he feels about his future. He sounds like a confused guy and not the guy for you right now. Go back to living life and getting on without him.

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What can i do to overcome my loneliness?:( Put yourself out there and meet people. Join a club or group where you actually have to go out to do the activity (as in, not an online group!). If you find this difficult, start small, like a small club doing small things (community book club for example). Good luck :)

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Is there really an increased risk of botulism from dented canned goods? You should never ever ever eat food from a can that is bulging as it definitely will be inhabited by a gas producing bacteria (which botulism is). Dented cans, though, are more at risk of other things. You will find that cans have a coating on the inside, and this is there to prevent the food inside the can reacting with the tin of the can itself. Denting the cans may reduce the structural...

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What is the law regarding police officers using a ruse to obtin a confession? There is something called 'entrapment' where you cannot lead a person to commit a crime and then get them in trouble for it (wishy washy explanation sorry), but how it applies to police and in what context would be different in each place. Confessions cannot be obtained by force either. I would check with the legislation in the area you are concerned about.

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What is larger than life? Death, IMO. Reason? Nobody really knows what to expect and it may indeed be much much larger than life.

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Are GNC pills safe? (see comment) I am not sure what legislation covers therapeutic goods where you live, but usually these things are legislated quite strictly (that is not a suggestion that legislation will actually stop bad behaviour, just minimise it). I would be surprised that anyone could supply therapeutic goods without having contact information for the manufacturer on the actual product. They may have had a quality...

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Do you find it hard to swollow tablets? I do. When I was a child I could not swallow any tablet. I can now, but if they are large I have a lot of difficulty. Capsules, I find, are better as they slide down your throat and do not dissolve in your mouth (I think the taste of the medicines dissolving is most of the problem for me).

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Why is it dangerous to drink Absynthe straight? I would think that avoiding the burning throat sensation you get when drinking spirits straight would be it. There is nothing in absinthe (despite common mythology) that will make you crazy or hurt you - other than the alcohol. Some people like their spirits straight, some don't. Depends on what your tastes are and what you can handle.

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How do you make Butter chicken without spending the time to tandori the chicken first? Sadly, the easiest and quickest way to do this would be to buy a pre-prepared sauce and use that.

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What effects does growing temperature have on wine? It depends on what variety of grapes you are growing. Some varieties produce better fruit in cool climates, some in warm climates. Frosts can ruin your fruit, as can drought. The growing climate will (within grape variety) effect the level of acid and sugar in the fruit, which will in turn affect the flavour of the wine. There is a whole strain of science devoted simply to grape growing for...

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Does anybody like fish but hate fish sticks? Fish is OK. Fish sticks (as I know them to be) are processed coloured flavoured fishmeal and starch. Not really fish, so it can't be compared with fish.

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What kind of shoes do you wear to work? Steel cap lace up work boots. I work in a factory environment where work boots are required.

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Do you take your job seriously? Yes, I'm being paid to perform a role - it is not that hard to take it seriously. I find it weird that people don't take their work seriously. You can still have fun at work while performing your duties properly.

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In your day to day life... do you ever think about a question in your head... then tell yourself, ''I'm gonna ask that on AB tonight''. I do this all the time, but once I get on AB I forgot most of them lol Sometimes I do think 'oh, I'll ask that on AB later' but I do often forget. If I do think of a question that I do really want to ask I will remember it and ask when I next get the opportunity.

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Why does Fun keep falling down? (First thing that comes to mind) Two left feet. It must be pretty hard to walk with that affliction I reckon!

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Do you think, 40 is too old to go back to college? we got a guy in our school that's 40 yrs old/people keep giving 'em a hard time/calling'em "GRANDPA & OL'TIMER. It's never too late in my opinion. There was a lady in my first year Chemistry group a few years ago who was a 'fellow mature age student' along with myself and several others. I was 25, others were in their 40's and the lady was in her 70's or 80's. I was very impressed at her fortitude to keep up with the learning and mind stimulation. People can also have...

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It's a beautiful day today, sun's shining..I feel like going on a positrolling stroll, care to join me? :) That is friendly, but I am a homebody and here I will stay (plus - to be serious - I don't honestly up-rate for the sake of it anyway). :)

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I am a blue collar worker..do you look down on me? Not unless you are a bludger (Aussie for someone who does not work hard - and tries not to work at all). I respect hard work and a good work ethic no matter your job type. :)

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Jodie 44 celebrated her three year Anniversary this month. Who will help send congratulations her way!! To one of our favorite AB members… Congratulations Jodie!!! Whoo Hoo! Jodie, that is surely a feat - you must have developed a nice thick skin over than time too I can only imagine. Congrats - and here's hoping you're around for a lot longer :)

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If a third-party developer was offering an AB add-on that would allow you to see who was trolling you, would you download it? How would your 'bagging change as a result? Since I don't seem to get trolled (that I am aware of since I never have my ratings button clicked to show the ratings) I would not be interested in an add-on. I also think it would encourage negative behaviour.

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Do you ever experience bouts of impotence when it comes to answering and asking questions on AB? Sometimes yes! Can you help - do you know a website or pharmaceutical product that could help?

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What's up with "The last question was answered in just [-59] seconds? Isn't that kinda....impossible? I think the point is to show that if you ask a question it will get a response in a timely manner. That's my guess anyway. As for the glitch, I think there are termites attacking the AB headquarters eating up all the code and causing numerous glitches!

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How many children do you want to have by the time you're 30? None and I have succeeded - I'm 31 Kids aren't for me so I'm happy with that.

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Is it better to carry along the Emergency Pill than the condom, given you trust your partner? You may well trust your partner but you can only know honestly what you yourself are up to, not what anyone else is doing. Therefore take precautions wisely and do both.

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Can the AB community leaders see our IP numbers? No. I cannot see your IP number. All that is different on my screen is the addition of the words in red {Deleted} after each comment (on answers and on the blog) as well as immediate flag approval for flagging answers and questions. Otherwise it is not much different.

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Is having Community Leaders who have their buddies they look out for a good idea? The way this reads implies that CL's favour people on their friends list. I can assure you that that is not the case for any of the CL's at this time. CL's look out for anyone and anyone who contacts a CL with a request will be treated equally. Don't forget we are human though! :)

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Are trolls driving out good baggers? I hope not. Sadly some people really seem to be very upset by what appears to be targeting of individuals. I have not experienced it so I can't claim to know how it should feel, but it does seem that people who are very visible here get a lot of attention, some of which is negative. I guess the only way to cope sometimes is to have a break.

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I want to travel to Austrialia by myself. Good idea or not? Great idea. I hope you enjoy it here. I would take normal travel precautions though, and not hitch hike or flash your cash around. People anywhere can be subject to crime and Australia is no different (no worse either!). :)

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How offten do you clean your car out and wash your car? I don't need to clean it out much as I don't leave stuff lying around in my car to start with, but I do vacuum it regularly. In regard to the outside of the car, I hardly ever clean it. We are on water restrictions here so if I want to clean it I have to pay for it and I am stingy, thus won't pay very often. Also my paint was crap on my car to start with so I don't worry...

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What would cause food to remain in the stomach instead of moving down into the intestines? Could it be a side effect from a medication? That is a curious question, as the peristaltic motion of the muscles in the area, combined with the acid in your stomach should break down and remove the food down into the intestines for digestion. I know you can get stuff stuck in your intestines as the walls have lots of crevices to increase the surface area for digestion, but the stomach the same (although it is not smooth either). I...

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Has anyone here had a kidney transplant, or do you personally know someone who has had one? My aunt used to work in the medical field designing anti-rejection drugs for transplant patients. I do not personally know these people but I did watch a transplant operation take place, it was very calm and straightforward (both for the donor and the recipient - they were related and the donor alive in this case). The operation did not take too long, and the patients recovery went well. I...

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I'm back after a break, do you care about that? (Kind AND BOTH mean answers are accepted) If this is my Canadian buddy Tomy who keeps changing his name and avatar - then of course it is nice to see you back. If you are someone I am not recognising then it is still nice to see you back.

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Do you count calories? Why or why not? Do you think people who do miss out on a lot of good foods? I don't, but then I have a degree in nutrition so I already have a good idea what a food contains and I usually read labels so I know what is in what I am eating. I don't think you miss out on 'good food' by counting calories - but that one all depends on what a person defines as 'good food'. Good food to me is food that contains nutrients and is not packed with...

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Can any1 tell me wat my dog is crossed between i was told from the home she is labrador cross but im not sure ne ideas??????????? i dont no how to put a pic up so can u help me???????????????? please Go to the 'add an answer' box at the bottom of the page that your question is on... click on 'upload image', browse for your image and upload it. Then submit your answer containing your picture.

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How can i add images to questions? You can't add it to the actual question, but you could try this instead... Ask a questions and mention in the question that there is a picture of interest for some reason as the first answer. People will wait and not answer while you answer your question with the uploaded picture. It is messy, but do-able.

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What's your opinion about users that have anthropomorphized themselves with their avatars? I'm pretty boring - I have no opinion about it. I'm of the school of live and let live, whatever anyone does with their avatar is none of my business.

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Im not sure what to do im not a emo but i am very emotional and depressed as well as p***ed off and the boy (my x) who i still really like is calling me a attention seeker. i dont want him to think that of me and i want to be with him but hes with someone You may be upset and still care about him, but the fact is he has moved on. He is going out with someone else - if he was into you he would still be going out with you. Sorry to be blunt, but now is the time to count your blessings, move on & become strong within yourself.

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What is the ingredient in beer and other alcohol that makes you drunk? Alcoholic drinks contain a substance called ethanol (also known in common terms as alcohol) - ethanol is what makes you drunk.

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I know it's your money to spend how you wish, but am I the only one who thinks spending $500-$5,000 on a Louis Vuitton handbag is ridiculous? I mean, it's just a place to put ur money and cellphone in. You are not alone in thinking that. I think that also. The ironic part for me is that Moet Chandon Louis Vuitton own the company I work for, so someone paying that for a handbag indirectly helps keep me employed.

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Are eggs all they're cracked up to be? I reckon yes! I love eggs and eat one most days, they are packed full of nutrients and very good for you. It is a bit sad to steal baby chickens though.

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How is gold made? Gold isn't really made, it is part of the earth and it is mined from the earth. Gold is usually in the earth with rock, and there is a number of different processes that can remove the rock from the gold to get pure gold. Here is some information about gold mining and its subsequent processing. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_mining

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My gf loves me very much, but she always remains in doubt that I would leave her. Which is the last thing in the world that I would do. How do I make sure that she doesn't think these silly things? You can only do what you do. The issue is that she needs to trust herself enough that if anything happened (like you had an accident for example) that she could handle life regardless. Being able to handle life's ups and downs sounds more like her issue, than her actual trust in you - it is just expressed in the way you are seeing it.

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I can't concentrate, I can't study. Should I just leave it and wake up really early tomorrow morning to do it all? Depends on how late it is where you are... If you can't concentrate you do need to take a break (and maybe a snack like some fruit) from study if nothing else. A break can really refresh your mind. I used to wash the dishes or clean the house for a break, but that is me! If a break and a snack it should recharge your mind, but if it is too late - indeed go to bed and get up early...

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A drag queen in front of my train station this morning, picked me out of a mob and told me today would be a good day. My mom said guardian angels come in various packages. What does yours look like? Mine had sparkle eyelashes. =) I like to think that my Great Grandmonther (we called her Nin) is looking after me. My Mum went to a reading once, and the lady passed on a message to mum that she had not asked for - that I would do better than I thought I would - and it was true, so I like to think Nin looks out for me (and all her other great/grand-children). I'm not sure about a guardian angel for me that exists in a...

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Will the Rolling Stones still be recording & touring when they're 74? Going on their current form I would reckon yes! I think they would have to be wheeled out onto stage though.

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Do you know anyone who has had an unsucessful/successful gastric bariatric bypass sugery? (shrinking of the stomach) Not personally, but this weekend in the paper it was stated that in my state in my country (Victoria, Australia), lap-banding is killing more people than in other states. Quite a few people have died from the complications (more than is normal from this risky operation). I am also aware of people not being able to get proper nutrition after they have the operation - but that can be helped by...

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Who would like to join me in congratulating Shopping Sheryl on reaching Maestro? Woohoo!! I think congratulations are certainly in order. WHOO HOO!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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Do you think that credit card companies should be allowed to target college students who have no income, no job, and no credit history? Absolutely not! If you borrow and you cannot pay back then you are going to go bankrupt, or get a very large debt where you only service the minimum payments - thus never paying back what you borrow. No credit history is not really the issue here, the issue here is no job and no income. If someone gave you a credit card under those conditions and they actually thought you could service the...

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Have you ever eaten a chocolate covered coffee bean? Is this fad likely to stick around? I haven't, but I have been offered them before. I don't like coffee so it is not something I would try. I am of the understanding that these are not a new or fad product.

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How many different types of pasta are there? As many as you can dream up. You can have plain pasta (dried or fresh), or filled pasta, or pasta with vegetables added to the dough (like spinach, tomato or squid ink). Pasta's are also baked into dishes like caneloni, lasanga and a billion other varieties of bake. Once you add sauce varieties (of which the number is limited by your imagination) you are bursting with too many pasts...

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Will someone give me $10 million dollars for doing nothing. if you will give me the money please leave me your email address and contact information and i will get back to you. Short answer - No.

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What ingredients make up the drink Negus? Port, water, sugar, lemon, nutmeg and vanilla. Sounds like an interesting drink! Here is a link to a recipe for you... http://www.greenchronicle.com/recipes/negus.htm

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Is anyone else on here right now because they want to see if the leader board gets updated? I have to count myself out on that one! I'm here as it is Sunday afternoon and a good time for me to visit AB. I'm not fussed about the leaderboards. :)

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Are you ever surprised to realize that someone that you interact with quite often on AB is not already on your friends list? Indeed, just happened 5 minutes ago. I thought Troll was on my list but he wasn't!

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What is the difference between a "Community Leader" and an AB staff member? What responsibilities does a Community Leader have, and how do you become one? CL's can flag items and the flag is immediately approved, and we can 'penatly box' users and also delete comments on the blog and under answers. Our responsibility is to not go around deleting people's stuff because we don't like a user or have a bone to pick. You become one by invitation. I received an email asking me if I would consider it, and I accepted. I...

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What exactly do our community leaders do, do they check moderation or have a direct line to the staff? Can we approach them with complaints, etc? As Andy777 states, we keep the place tidy. We cannot approve flags, but our moderations are immediate and do not go through the approval process. I guess you could say we have a direct line with staff as we email them when we penalty box any users. I don't think we take complaints about the site itself, but we will look at stuff and forward it onto staff if it is about people's...

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Who, or what, is on your sofa? My partner is snoozing on the couch in the company of two of our three cats right now.

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I'm flirting with a sweet, deep, funny, interesting 16 year-old Mormon boy. I'm four months away from being 16. My family is very loosely devoted to Catholisism. This boy and I are very simillar How do Mormons flirt? To know what I should look for? Mormons are human I understand, so they (like all people) would have a variety of ways for people to show interest. Since flirting is often about body language, watch for interest from him. Does he look your way, lean your way, touch your arm with frequency?

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Does the industrial hemp plant destroy cannabis(drug)? I'm not 100% sure I understand what you mean - will an industrial variety of hemp (which contains no THC) kill a THC containing variety if grown together? I cant understand why you would want to grow industrial hemp with non-industrial anyway, but the only issue I can see is with the gender of the plants.

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If you were a community leader would you see your position as one with extra powers or extra responsibilities? More responsibility. It is not always fun when you want to play on AB and instead you spend your limited time putting idiots in the penalty box for spamming the site about viagra.

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Is it the responsibility of the Community Leaders to be consistently polite, helpful & diplomatic towards others & to refrain from becoming rude/snarky if their take on AB "etiquette" is questioned? I think it would be better if we refrained from joining in with behaviour we are trying to moderate. It is hard not to be defensive when people question your behaviour, but all the same a leader is supposed to lead by example.

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A question for CL's:...I don't need the points.When someone is obviously being offensive +/or spamming..which is easier for you guys to deal with? A/ individual moderation flags, or B/ copy, paste profile, and send to admin address? Neither, as we cannot access the admin emails or the central depository of flags. The best way to get our attention is to jump in on a thread we have just used (if you click on our profiles and look at the latest activity you can find us). The other method is to use the blog as we all check out the blog for idiot alerts. Cheers

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Do you have a nickname and why? Tani is my nickname :)

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Is President Bush an idiot or is he just a poor speaker? He is certainly a terrible speaker. I have heard people suggest he is intelligent but his speaking skills belie this.

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Text Messaging? Or phone calls? I prefer phone calls to be honest, but I reckon text messages have their place.

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One of my breasts is bigger than the other. My left is bigger than my right. I think it is a whole size different. It's so embarassing. My bf doesn't mind, but I think it is so noticable. What can I do? I guess you could get an augmentation or reduction on one so they both match if it bothers you that much. Every woman on earth is two different sizes, it is normal for humans - one side is slightly bigger than the other, that is why people (men & women) usually have two slightly different length feet. My breasts are also different in size, but maybe mine is not extreme enough to bother...

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How many platinum ounces are there in a gram Approximately 1/28th, an ounce is a greater measure of weight than a gram.

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Some users don't like questions: congrats, birthdays, homework, pills, pregnant, blah blah. Very few answer highly-philosophical, science and auto questions. Then what questions do users like? And, why don't you post them yourself? I like a big variety of questions, it really depends on my mood as to what gets my interest. Sometimes I answer the science questions, as I like science and have a little knowledge - but sometimes I am too tired to think about logical stuff like science. I have asked technical questions (which thankfully have gotten some good replies) and some fluff ones too. I'm not consistent...

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Do you think Edgar Allen Poe was mentally unstable?(not to say I don't admire his poetry)But he seems to be, off.What do you think? I think that he would not be alone. It seems like there are many 'tortured' artists, and it is their very sensitivity to life that gives them the insight to make art for others to enjoy. That's my idea on the subject anyway! :)

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Are you a patient AB user or are you impatient? Please explain. Very impatient! I hate it when the pages load slowly, as I cannot flick quickly between things. I can cope with waiting for answers as I don't ask that much (but I do like it when answers are prompt!) :)

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Do you take vitamins? Should people take them and Why? When is it to late to start? I don't take vitamins. You do not need to take supplements if your diet contains a variety foods which provide you with all the nutrients you need. They are called 'supplements' for a reason! People should take them if they have issues with their diet, are ill, if their doctor advises them to do so. There are many reasons when it is good and advisable to take supplements,...

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Do you know any 'know-it-alls', how do you handle them, especially at work? At work (there is one there - a great chef and the best at everything he has ever tried) - I often just nod and smile with the occasional "really? that's good!", used in conjunction with avoiding the person it helps a lot!

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The house I rent has mold in the windows, I told the landlord and she said its not harmful but I think its making my children sick. What should I do? She is wrong - mould can be very harmful, especially to children and the elderly or those with a compromised immune system. Call your local health authority, or real estate institute - you should have rights as well as obligations as a renter, so your landlord needs to ensure she is providing a safe place for you to live in.

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How many times have you been in an AB, then closed it out, only to realize that, that was the only AB window you had up. So, in turn you have to open your explorer window again, and log in again? I do frequently close the net without meaning to - but since we have broadband there is no need to log in - and same for AB as I have it on the 'remember me' setting. :)

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How many pounds or kilos have you gained since you became a member of Answerbag? :o) I have gained and lost since being here. I was on an upward trend when I began on AB (due to eating at work), and now I am on the downward trend (only 5 kg to go!) - AB has no real influence thankfully!

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Do you know that when you send a video to youtube, after it finishes uploading, you have to go lift it of the site and place it in your account before you can share it? Maybe your settings are off - we don't have to do that. Although it does take a number of hours after uploading before it comes up in searches for the video even though it is visible in the account.

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I just got off the phone with the florist and bought the Valentines day flowers. They are being delivered to her at work. Am I right when I think that's worth extra points ? (brownie, not AB) I think it is a beautiful thought and gesture. Personally I am not big on flowers, and I would be embarrassed to get flowers at work (I don't like to be the center of attention) - but even I would still be grateful for the gesture and love behind it.

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What is your favorite cactus or succulent? I am always amused by the name 'pigface' for a small succulent. Otherwise there is no real favourite, but they really produce some beautiful flowers in general.

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Have you ever called in sick, and you actually WERE? Indeed. Many times I have been too ill to work. Of course I have called in when I have been fit enough to work though!

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If, if "that that is, is" is a question, questions are some, something. Right? You are making my head hurt.

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Why do apples rot in water? Apples will rot anywhere, but some conditions will speed up the process. Moist or warm environments are the kind of conditions that will speed up the rotting process due to either providing more water for chemicals reactions to occur or by heat speeding up the rotting process via it being a catalyst in a lot of reactions. Warm water will rot apples faster than chilled water.

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Why don't people reply to emails? I find it frustrating when people do not respond to my emails. I think there are a variety of reasons... - they don't want to - they feel too busy to spend the time required to reply - they have a lot of emails and only respond to those emails urgently requiring a response - they don't think it is important I am sure there are probably many more reasons, but that is a few...

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Do you talk to your pets? I can carry on whole conversations with my cats, I talk they meow back. It's like they know what I am saying, is this weird? I certainly talk to the cats. Sometimes they meow back, and they do recognise certain words (like walk and dinner). Not weird at all in my book.

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If NASCAR is just going round and round and round a big oval, how do they manage to get it wrong and crash? How hard can the circuit be to learn? I don't think it is the circuit that is the problem. It is the power of the cars and the number of cars on the circuit that is the issue. One car on its own could still crash as they are powerful cars that are difficult to control at such high speeds. Add a bunch of cars to the track - all hard to control and speeding - you are asking for people to crash.

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What's the deal with Vegemite? Is it actually palatable? Vegemite is delicious - just don't lather it onto your bread as though it were peanut butter. You only need a scraping to get the flavour. Too much and it is too bitter and salty to enjoy. I love vegemite on savoury dry biscuits, or on sweet plain biscuits, on toast, with cheese, in casseroles to add flavour...

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Have you ever tried to write a 10 where the 20 is on currencey to see if you could pass if off as less than it really is? No, it would not work on Australian notes. Our notes are made of a plastic polymer and each denomination is a different colour. Our notes have always had different colours for different denominations even when they were made of paper so counterfeiting money in Australia has never been easy.

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Why does the ear cause a drunken man to fell dizzy Alcohol interferes with your brain function, your brain gets messages from your ear drum which get confused by the alcohol. Ear drums have three small bones in them that are liquid filled, the way this liquid moves tells your brain where your body is in relation to ground level - so you can keep your balance.

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Why is the leader board still not updated?Anybody else worried about that like me? Maybe there is a glitch in the system. Someone has mentioned it on the blog, so I am sure it will get updated in time. It is still Sunday in America as far as I can tell - so give it at least until Sunday US is over. As for being worried - I could not care less to be honest, I have better things to worry about.

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This is Patti jo , I've been gone because America Connect has been messed up and I want to say I sure have missed you all , have you missed me ? - Hugs Sure did! I'm glad you are back and your internet is all good again! Hugs to you Patti jo :)

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Do you think it's strange that the manager of the store I work at just hired his wife to work in one of the departments? Nope, nepotism is rife.

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Would anybody like to join me in celebrating me getting trolled this evening? I had 14 -4's in a row! Congratulations! You really must have gotten up someones nose! :)

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Do you spend too much time online or in front of the tv? Or, like me, both at once? Do you feel it makes you miss out of life? I don't spend too much time online as I generally don't spend a lot of time on line. The TV though, is always on, and my partner complains about it - but I like kind of like the background noise. I don't feel like I am missing out on much due to the TV, as I spend a lot less time these days watching (there is less good stuff on TV IMO and I have less time).

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Why is it that when you send a package by ship it is called "cargo", but if you send a package by car its called a "shipment"? Sorry, but it is also called a shipment when it goes by ship. Cargo could also be used to describe a ships whole load, not just the individual shipments on the ship. When people organise the movement of items to other places the words used to describe these movements are often inter-changeable. I found that 'commercial invoice' and 'proforma invoice' mean the same thing,...

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Do you think that interracial marriage is okay? If two people love each other I could not care less about their external appearance.

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Ladies: Which of the following did you partake in when you were growing up: dancing, gymnastics, soccer, or none of the above? Oh, and also: are you younger than 30 or older? I'm 30, and I desperately wanted to do gymnastics as a kid - we moved a lot and it wasn't really workable - but for some reason I did do ballet for a very short period of time. I loved soccer and cricket at school and played on the school cricket team (I was the only girl). Otherwise I really loved to roller-skate.

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Do you think comments have to be at least 4 characters long to keep people from answering "LOL"? Maybe, it could be that way as they thought if people were going to comment perhaps it should be worthwhile (not that a smiley or an LOL is not appropriate at times).

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Have you ever mooned someone? Indeed, my partner gets mooned by me regularly - but then he likes it so it's ok! :)

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So all of us members of AB did not go to work today since we're online right? Not the case at all! It is just prior to the start of the work day here in Australia. It is 7.10 am and I will head off to work in 20 minutes (and yes I am already ready to go!). :)

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Do you like to eat in bed? I DO! No thanks, crumbs and beds don't mix in my book. I also reckon it is healthy to at least expend the energy to get out of bed before eating a lot of energy in the form of food.

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Has a nice cup of tea ever made everything all right? A nice cup of tea is certainly comforting and calming. It is so tasty and refreshing in the morning, and warming at night. I guess you could call me a tea fan! Tea has also been shown to contain certain chemicals that effect the brain in a calming manner - so it really does de-stress a person! :)

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How often do you use the technique of Socratic Irony on this web site? Firstly, thank-you for teaching me something new! I had not honestly been aware that there were different types of irony, so it is good to learn. Now to answer your question... I am pretty sure I can safely assure you that I have never done that. I don't really like to publicly make other people look stupid. If a person is stupid they generally don't really need to be tricked...

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Should this question be rejected as nonsense? Since it really isn't asking anything I would think yes, but then... This could also pose a greater philosophical question of what 'this question' really is, what is 'nonsense' and why should this be rejected? It is such an inward looking question that I am really finding this entertaining to think about in a broader way.

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Someone has made it to Swami in under 100 days! Who would like to help me congratulate THE TROLL for such a great accomplishment? Nifty effort! I have been here for nearly 14 months and I only just got to level 60 - looks like I am not putting in enough effort, eh! :) CONGRATULATIONS!

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What's your favorite suffix(besides -oodle)? I like -ology and -ish. :)

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Do you think what happened to PeeWee Herman and his career was unfair? I just started watching his show again and it was really good. Way ahead of its time. When you dabble in things to do with children what can you expect? What he did may or may not be an indicator of something more heinous, it certainly raises suspicion - which is not good when you deal with children in your profession. His show may well have been good, but that would have been a team effort, not his effort alone, and his deeds have tarnished a great team effort. ...

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Is there a way to search AnswerBag for questions with fewer than a certain number of responses? For example, I'd like my Watchlist to contain questions in the category I'm watching with fewer than, say, three answers. Not that I am aware of personally, but I really think that is a great idea.

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Why do we eat dinner before eating dessert? Dinner usually contains more actual nutrients than dessert. Desserts often are full of fats and sugar - so they are less healthy. Fill up on the healthy (hopefully!) dinner and then have a small portion of dessert. Eat your dessert first if it is just some fruit, and you prefer it! I really think it just relates to getter better nutrition into your body prior to filling up with empty...

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If you really thought about what you eat.. would you lose your appetite? Since I cook most foods from scratch, I know what is in them - and I am ok with that. There are things I won't eat, though!

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The URL of my profile is http://www.answerbag.com/profile/?id=206820. Does that mean that my account is the 206,820th account opened here? AB-Joel's is at number 4. What about yours? 103070 Good spot Troll, I had never noticed that :)

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Lego turns 50 on Sunday. Can you tell us your experiences with Lego? I loved to play with Lego as a kid and still have a lot of the Lego I had then. I have also bought a few of the more complicated kits as a adult. They are enjoyable no matter your age I reckon. My little nephew seems to like them a lot (but I think my brother still gets a lot of joy when he plays with the Lego with his son). I loved seeing the Legoland display that used to be in the toy...

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Someone dropped a litter of kittens in the busy parking lot where I work. We caught them and got them out of harms way -- and found homes for them. But, why would someone just dump them, instead of finding a home for them somehow? I'm glad you looked after the kittens. I can't really understand people that behave like this, but I think that perhaps they don't value cats or animals in general as being worth caring for. I would disagree strongly with that view.

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Some ABers can't seem to stay out of the penalty box, but what about those who go the extra mile to keep the peace? Who would you place in the Anti-penalty Box (links or examples appreciated)? There are many users here who debate with maturity and sense intact - these are the people I have the most respect for and there are too many too name them all. :)

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What is your favorite Bee Gees song? Stayin' Alive.... Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Stayin' alive! Stayin' alive! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Stayin' aliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiive Stayin'n alive! :)

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Do you get frustrated when some of your quality questions go unanswered for a long times, but questions like "What is your favorite ________?" get a dozen hits per minute. It is frustrating, but you have to remember that a quality question in your opinion may not be the same in another persons opinion. What is a quality question is a very subjective thing, and even though I may find it hard to believe that "what is your favourite....?" is quality - someone obviously likes them.

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How is Australia Day celebrated? Fireworks, parades, big parties? Can't say I saw a lot of fireworks - but sometimes we do have those in the city for this occasion. A lot of people just get together with family and friends and have a BBQ.

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Who here are way into human anatomy? I am interested in anatomy, and studied one semester of first year university level anatomy. Not much knowledge considering how complex the body is. I really find it interesting thinking about how skilled general practice doctors must be to work out what is wrong with a person when they can't see whats going on inside - they have to feel around and use their knowledge - I reckon...

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Going on cruise 1st time. what beverages are free on princess cruises line It depends on what is in your package. You should have some information from when you booked that tells you that information. Different ships, different cruise companies and different packages will all have different inclusions available. I am going on a cruise next year, and it looks as if beverages at set meals are free (same as the meal), but if you go to a bar you have to buy your drink.

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When you have a preserve or jam should the expiry date be observed or ignored as it is a preserve after all? Preserves can still go off. If you keep them un-opened they will last a long time, but the flavour may lose intensity. If they have been opened most preserves can still get some moulds growing on them - so I would keep an eye on what you have. Generally with preserves I would ignore the use by date and use common sense. I would also be checking the ingredient list to see if they really are...

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Can limes be sliced and frozen for later use in cocktails? The juice can be frozen but the skin would not defrost to look the same (it most likely would not keep its structure either so it would be soggy) if you froze whole slices.

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The 26th of January is Australia Day! Who would like to join me in saying Happy Australia Day to our excellent ABers from down under? Cheers & Thanks to you! To my other fellow Aussies - Happy Australia Day (and just to make you cringe...) Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Oi! Oi! Oi!

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Hey, aussies, what's planned for australia day? I'm listening to Triple J's hottest 100 for the year, and I'll be heading over to a mates place with my partner for a bit of BBQ action. :)

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Which is the correct spelling: Wal-Mart, Wal*Mart, Walmart, Wal-mart or Wal*mart and why? There is Walmart - for their online sales... (which incidentally shows a banner along the top of the page that says Wal*Mart)... http://www.walmart.com/ There is also Wal-Mart stores for people to visit. Who knows why they have all the variations, and I would hazard a guess that as long as your variation contains the letters w-a-l-m-a-r-t you will be correct.

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I think text messages are dumbing down america, one english-speaking person at a time. will the next generation even know how to spell or properly use "two", "you", or "four"? Not just America! Everywhere else as well too. As a person who learned to text message as an adult I found it hard to use text abbreviations, but over time I have gotten used to it and use the abbreviations at times. If we all get used to using the abbreviations and they become common place people will forget over time what the proper words really are. (I hope that is not going to...

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I'm constantly criticized & met with sarcasm,here on AB, because I am a police officer. So many seem to have a problem with authority/police, Why?...theres laws, break them, theres repercussions, it's not that difficult to stay out of trouble is it? I think this question is one of those questions like 'why are people bad' - one of those ones with no real answer. I don't mind cops, they're people who do a job like anyone else - some do it well, some not so well. All the cops I have dealt with have been nice enough (although since I have not been in trouble that may bias my view). :)

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Here at AB, is a Community Leader the same as an Category Expert? Nope, two totally different things. Category Expert is as it sounds - the person with the most points in each category is the category leader. They update these on a regular basis. A Community Leader is a person who is a regular user of AB, but has some 'staff type functions' available to them to use for the benefit of the site. They can moderate immediately (remove...

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Can pipe tobacco be smoked out of a corn cob pipe? Is this a good type of pipe for doing so? I've seen my step-father smoking from his corn cob pipes, but he does seem to prefer the ones made from different woods.

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Does your pet attack inanimate objects? All the time - and objects that are invisible as well! I find it highly amusing. :)

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Do you ever click 'mark as read' all your friends' Q&A and have it mark as read all of your new answers and comments as well? I find it really annoying when this happens. I have not had that happen to me, but that does sound really irritating!

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If a talking (insert your name here) doll were made, what phrases would it say? What can I get you to eat? Would you like some help with that? Where is the cat? No, I can't call in sick for you at work! What, exactly, does a smoker look like? (people for some reason say 'you don't look like a smoker' when they find out I smoke!) Cheers!

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Does this sentence make my butt look big? Totally!!! Argghhhgghh You need to hide behind the monitor if you are going to write like that!

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Does water taste wet in your mouth? Only if it is in liquid form. I reckon steam would not feel too 'wet', just hot!

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Are you a tidy or a messy sleeper? (messy meaning quilt tangled up and pillows pushed into partners face etc) Mostly tidy, sometimes messy (more likely messy when the weather is hot or I cannot sleep).

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My bf havin a baby by a white girl what should i do anybody i love him hate her. Sounds like either this was a situation that you knew about prior to being with him - or he has cheated on you. If you knew about it before getting together then you just have to get over it. If he cheated - it is not only her fault - he was there too. If you don't like the situation, get out of it. If you think you can handle him plus his kid - then deal with it like an adult. His...

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How do you differentiate between a question that is truly asked out of ignorance and one that is asked simply to ruffle others' feathers? Sometimes I can tell as I am aware of a previous issue that involves the asker and the topic asked about. Otherwise there is no way to know - which is why it is easy to accidentally fall into someone else's argument. I reckon people shouldn't ask questions when all they want to do is start a fight with someone!

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If you are not an a-hole, does being around a-holes make you feel uncomfortable? A-holes make me very uncomfortable. I'd like to think that I am not an a-hole... but I can't be sure! That is a label someone else places on you - not one you place on yourself... I do get quite uncomfortable around twits.

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Which financial statement would you analyze to determine if a company distributed any of its profits to its shareholders? a. Statement of retained earnings b. Balance sheet c. Neither of these statements d. Both of these statements I know this won't answer your question, but generally you learn a lot more if you find out the answer for yourself - and understand why it is the answer - than to be given the answer.

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If biological warfare is bad is viral war worse? Being a boring science person, I would have to suggest they would be equal - as viral warfare is covered under the umbrella of biological warfare.

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Be honest: Have you ever broken any rules or "cut corners" at work just to get a job done? Yes indeed, especially when I found out that it was pretty much 'company policy' to cut corners. I didn't like how it felt to do it, but I also had a significant amount of work to do, and very little support - so you end up doing what is acceptable where you are at.

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Am I the only person who would rather run out of gas than stop to get gas ? It's a pain to me ! I'm always running late to something when Dang it now I have to stop for gas ! Well, you'd be different to me! I tend to plan things out (anal I know), so I keep an eye on the tank and plan which day I'll get fuel. Right now I know I have enough fuel to get to work and back twice, then I'll fill up on Wednesday morning on the way to work (leaving early to allow time for it) while the prices are at their cheapest for the week. I have never run out of...

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Talking about the points and level on ab how many days did it take you to get to the level you are at now 13 months. Others have gotten to that level much quicker. It relates mostly to how much time you have to contribute to the site - the more time you have and contributions you make - the faster you'll rise up. Moderating the site also is a good way to keep the site neat and earn points.

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When you are on AB for a long hours in a single day, how do you prevent yourself from falling asleep? I'm pretty boring, if I need a nap - I have one! On those rare days when I could spend as long as I wanted on the net, then I could also find time to squeeze in a nap - otherwise - no time to play = no time to get tired. :)

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Is it just me or is it getting harder to find answers to serious questions on AB these days? I am getting some good replies from my friends list, but otherwise, if they don't answer one of my q's they do indeed seem to be lost. I also find there are less questions that grab me to give answers these days.

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What is the best fruit salad you have ever had? i need some ideas! I love a nice fresh berry salad in summer. Add all the berries you love and a little caster sugar (fine grade table sugar). Yum!

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Is anyone interested in reading the latest book on Tom Cruise? Not really interested in him, but I would be interested in what he may be trying to hide. In reality though, Andrew Morton is well known for not providing sources, and in addition to this, all the "let's sue 'em" approach is achieving is to stir interest in a book no one was interested in anyway!

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How often do you use the ' :) ' in questions, answers or comment threads? Too frequently. I like to think that it clarifies the tone of what I am saying, plus I am a generally smiley person - so I like to express that and there is no other way over the net! (I'm not a kid either!) :)

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Does anyone else feel that the Medical Conditions section for Pets is dangerous by encouraging people to ask Answerbag for medical advice on their pets as an alternative to taking said pet into a veterinarians office? Yes and no. People are going to do nothing anyway, whether answerbag has that category or not. I would suggest the questions about ill pets arrived here before the category did too. If you remove that you should equally remove the one for humans as people often don't take themselves to the doctor when they need to. I also think there are legitimate questions within that category -...

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Those who've given 100% +ve ratings- do you give +ve ratings now for even silly answers just because you dont want to lose that identity of being one who has given 100% ratings? I just still have the same philosophy I started with. I don't like to give negative ratings as I don't like how it feels when I get one. If I get a silly answer I ignore it. If it is offensive I flag it. If it is wrong I say so in a comment. :)

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Could it be that Tani was not yet congratulated for making Maestro? If not big Congratulations, Tani! I found always that avatar fascinating. Thanks iwnit! I've been waiting for someone to notice, but since I hardly visited all week since I made the milestone I would not have been surprised if no one ever noticed at all! Cheers :) I'm glad you like my avatar too, but it was just the first cat related one in the right size that was free that I could get when I went looking.

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If someone has asked a serious question, and a young person has answered it do you still value the young persons answer? In all honesty, since I have no clue how old most people are on this site - the only thing I judge an answer on it how good/helpful it is. Young people can be startlingly more clear and mature than what is sometimes said about them, and older people can equally be very immature.

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I a little hungover today, but am going out again tonight. What beverage will go down the easiest? I'll be the boring one and suggest water!

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How many of you get yourself ready for the next day by, for example, picking out your outfit or getting your lunch ready the night before? Or are you an early enough riser not to feel rushed at the beginning of the day? I make my lunch and set out my clothes the night before work days. I am a morning person though and have enough time to get ready in the mornings, I just like to be organised and get a bit more sleep.

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Why are kiwis hairy? It's just the way they are, many fruits are hairy, like peaches. You can eat kiwi skin, the hair won't hurt you. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiwifruit Check these out for some hairy looking fruits...

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Do you like radishes? Not at all. My Dad loves them, and I am more than happy to pass them on to anyone who likes them. I usually only get served radish when I visit my Dad. :)

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Lately, I've noticed a better QUALITY of questions on the bag - would anyone like to join me in thanking all of our users for asking such thought-provoking questions? I have noticed some more interesting questions lately (whoo hoo! thanks!), but there is still no shortage of other types of questions for those who like them. :)

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Do you know anyone who still carries around a fanny pack? Oh, and is "fanny" an inappropriate (like, to say in school or around your grandparents) or is it just a slang word in the United Kingdom? My step mum & dad use what we call bum-bags here in Australia. It is useful when they are walking or running. The term 'fanny' in Australia refers to female genitalia & it is a kids word. So we generally don't use the term fanny (it may be different in some states).

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Beer is fermented, cheese is "off milk", right? So can cheese or beer "Go off"? What about Coke? Beer and cheese are both fermented product. They both can indeed spoil, but in different ways. I'm not sure precisely with beer, but it will loose its flavour. Cheese can dry out and can also get mould growing on it. Coke can lose carbonation (it is not a fermented product, just carbonated, sweetened, flavoured water) and flavour.

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Do people on Answerbag ask for points or knowledge? Both I suspect. I ask for knowledge. Click on my profile and check the kind of questions I ask. Some of my questions are frivolous, and it does seem that the more frivolous questions do seem to get more points.

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I graduated from H.S. 25 years ago. I get some letter in the mail about calling some line to be in an "Alumni Directory". What makes them think I want to be found by anyone I was unfortunate enough to attend school with? Hmmm, the chance that some person they send these letters to will reply and then they can make some money off them. Somehow I doubt it is about any particular person.

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If women are looking for equal rights, why do they not have to sign up for selective service (the draft) too? In many countries women do have to perform national service, same as their male counterparts. I would wonder which military organisation you are referring to.

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Do you think you deserve some of the downrates you've received? Yep! Sometimes I am wrong, and I don't mind if someone points it out. Sometimes when I look at the answer I gave I can see why I got a downrate, sometimes it is bizarre though.

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Dog person or Cat person? and why? I'm a cat person, but I am not anti-dog! :)

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Has anyone else noticed Highlander is now Answerbag's all time''Most Inquisitive User''? Who would like to help me congratulate him for this new title and all the great questions he asks? I had not noticed! Last time I looked, Sakhalinskii was number one in that context. YAY! for Highlander! He does, indeed, ask some great questions, he has been a great contributor to the site. EDIT I'm a twit and it was not Sak in number 1 :)

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America: Really. I mean, Really? You eat this? I'm not American, and I would really love to see the variety of foods in your supermarkets... This thing looks crazy - I would not touch this product with a ten foot pole. Sorry, I clicked on the 'digg' thing, but since I'm not a member there was no positive effect for you (& I'm not joining, I can't keep track of what I am already a member of!).

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How do you know when the staff want you to be a community leader? Do they e-mail you? When the staff want a new community leader they email the current CL's & staff and ask for a number of suggestions. I presume for the first lot of CL's they just went with suggestions from the staff. The staff then choose a person, and email them an invite asking them to consider it and telling them a bit about the role. The person can then choose to accept or not. If you...

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When arguing with your BF/GF/Spouse, how often is name calling done if at all? Never. Name calling is really petty and a silly way to fight. It achieves nothing but hurt. There are more constructive ways to air differences between people.

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Can you list five true facts about yourself, that are REALLY uninteresting and have nothing to do with height/weight/age/location/birthdate? I like milk I like toast I have two cats I don't care about aging I never dye my hair

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On a scale of -3 to 7, where does your self esteem fall? Sometimes -3 and sometimes as high as a 7 (although I would suggest that is rare). I sit more in the middle on a bout 3. I can't really explain why you chose -3 - 7 as your scale other than to think that a 10 would not exist, and a 1 is not low enough. I hope you are OK.

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When it is time to shave is it the end of growing(not in weight,but everything else)? You will still grow after the onset of the growth of pubic hair. Most boys start shaving but are still growing. Each person is different.

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How often do you defrag your work computer? Never, I would leave that up to the IT person. My computer at work is not really a computer, it is a network box thingy (I can't recall what it is), and I know I don't have access to the same things at work as I do at home.

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Do you spend more time on AB on sundays that other days? Either Saturday or Sunday will be the day I spend the most time here. It depends what I am up to otherwise, and how busy I am.

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When I drink a glass of cranberry juice, the juice at the top tastes sweet(ish) and the juice at the bottom tastes really bitter, even though I shake the bottle well before pouring. Is there a scientific explanation for this? There could be several reasons... Firstly, there is obviously a compound in the juice that is bitter - I would try different brands to see if it is related to an additive that is used, or it may well be naturally occurring in the cranberry. This compound could be denser in weight than other compounds in the juice, and settle in the glass as you drink it, increasing its concentration in the...

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Is your final height based on the height of your parents/can you be taller than your parents by alot? All people have a potential height that they can grow to (genetically determined), proper nutrition (environment/nurture) during childhood will help a person achieve their height potential, other things (environment/nurture) can be detrimental and reduce your ability to reach your potential height. You may grow taller than your parents if your nutrition during growth is better than your...

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My sister has always been the chunky one. after my 4th baby i have lost all but 20 pounds, she takes diet pills and thinks she's all that! her husband cheats myn does not she always asks me if men would love there wives more if they wr skny?wut do u think Firstly I would not compare the two of you as you are different people, as are your husbands. A man (and women too) loves who he loves, and some men (women too) are not faithful - whether their wives are skinny or not. I think more attention should be paid to the inside of the person than the outside.

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Pasteurized.........isnt this already done since a cow walked around a pasture? Good one, does that mean that Homogenised milk comes from homosexual cows too?

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Does any non-asian country have the dowry system? Many African cultures and cultures from the middle east, and the sub-continent all have a dowry system for marriages. My Dad is Italian, and used to joke about getting a dowry for me.

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Is flatulence a necessity for the modern working man? Of course! You don't want to explode, and a healthy gut will produce gas as a by-product of digestion!

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How you get the rash like (bumps) to go away when you shave the bikini line? I use a tea tree oil shaving cream (applied prior to shaving), and this helps to reduce the occurrence of bumps in the first place.

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Could somebody explain to me the difference between "Random contest" and "Who would win"? I wish I could give a definitive answer! Maybe... Who would win, could be more predictable contests and Random Contest should cover those left-of field suggestions. Why there needs to be such a distinction between the two ideas in relation to such a trivial matter is beyond me. I only noticed Random Contest today.

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Who would like to switch bodies with me? I'm a hot male guy. No thanks, I'm happy (enough) with the body I have. I don't really want to have your male appendages, as I am happy with my female ones!

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How many hours to do you work in the typical week? How many those do actually work? I am paid for 40 hours work a week (excluding breaks), and I am working for at least that time, mostly more (unpaid overtime), and occasionally less (to balance out the unpaid overtime). I work very hard at work and at home, and don't like to waste time. My job is very busy and I would do myself no favours to stand around talking or surfing the net instead of working.

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How much can a your girlfriends best friend influence your relationship. if she tells her that you not her type, and that she didnt think you were fun enough, would your girlfriend consider breaking it off with you. can the friend have a big influence? These things do depend on the individuals in question, but generally - if a girl wants her man she will generally spend less time with her friends if it is what she wants, and no one will be able to dissuade her. I have read numerous stories from people where they want advice as they hate their friends partner and don't know what to do. It is rarer to read that a friend has helped...

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Can someone PLEASE tell me why people think pictures of cats with misspelled words are cute? (See example) I like the cats, they make me smile. I do think that the misspelled words are a waste of time and energy, it makes me feel more stupid to read stuff like that. I still can't help but smile at the kitties anyway (I love cats).

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What is the key to a good relationship? Listening, compromise and working together (not in the sense of going to work together each day, but working at the relationship). Don't forget fun is a great thing to have in life as well!

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Is there any nutritional value in the residue at the bottom of the kidney bean can? There would be a small amount, mostly protein and carbs. There may be some fibre and vitamins left but I honestly think the amount would be negligible due to the water content and the effects of canning.

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What has eucalyptus in it? Eucalyptus leaves & many cleaning products (in Australia at least). You can also find cough drops, and chest rubs with eucalyptus in it, as it really helps when you have a cold - the eucalyptus really clears your nose and throat.

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Would you tell your friend's wife he was having an affair? Honestly, no I would not. As much as you may care and respect your friend's wife, there are some things better left between the people it concerns - which excludes you. What I would do, though, is to encourage your friend to be a man and make a decision about his life, respect himself, his wife and his mistress by sorting out the situation. Your counselling should also include you...

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Did anyone ever make a good living selling Amway? Details! My Mum used to sell Amway, and between the meetings and being at the bottom of the pyramid, you waste a lot of time for little return. If you happen to be a sales nut, and have a wide range of contacts, time and motivation - you could earn money, but you won't go far if it is a part-time hobby type thing.

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AM I GOING TO GET A STORY TONIGHT? On a handwritten note... "Sorry, not tonight sweetie, I have lost my voice and cannot read aloud. Maybe tomorrow it will be a bit better."

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Are you scared of the dentist? I don't mind going, I just hate paying!

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Which is more effective for slimming down: cardio, aerobic, weight training, or a combo of all three? Cardio = aerobic - so really the question is - combo of both? Yes, indeed a combo of both is a great idea. Raising your heart rate will help your fitness and burn calories, and weight training will give you the muscle mass to maintain your weight loss with ease.

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Wow! I just realized that today marks my forth year anniversary on AB! Happy anniversary AB! Are there any other members celebrating AB-versary's this month? Congratulations Sunblynd. You must be one of the few originals here, if not the only one. You make AB a better place to be. :) I had my one year AB-versary in December 07

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Can you name something near you that begins with the letter d? Good old Desktop Computer.

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Do you think "metal" music is a disgrace or awesome? The metal genre is no different to any other genre of music. Some is good, some is not so hot. I generally disagree with lyrics that glorify violence (towards others or yourself) or degrade women, but there is music across most categories that does that so a person should not single out metal music. I personally listen to each song on its merits, I have been surprised many times by music...

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Is embalming the dead mandatory everywhere? Without knowing all the laws of all the countries I reckon you can bet that it is not mandatory everywhere. There is a simple reason for this, not every place on the planet that has people has the resources, skills and/or knowledge to carry out the procedure. Often people are buried very quickly in countries where the infrastructure is less developed than it is in western countries.

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How old are the twins on everyone loves raymond now? They were born in 1995 so they would be 12 now. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sullivan_and_Sawyer_Sweeten

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How do you feel about my username? I feel you're taking liberties and my parter won't like the thought that you are touching my nipples! Sorry in advance for when the user name alters and this answer makes no sense any more. :(

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Who's NOT getting drunk tomorrow? Me, 'cause I'm getting drunk now - it's 8pm New Years Eve in Melbourne Australia. :)

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How many lightbulbs does it take to screw in a surrealist? Four, but all melted together.

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Is the glass half empty or half full? Or did some just steal my glass? In reference to life - mostly half full, when I am referring to an actual drink that started off full and has been half consumed - half empty.

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Do you consider rabbits to be a pest where you live? Indeed, they are not native to Australia, and are as such an imported pest. We have developed a number of ways of dealing with them - none successful. They are everywhere.

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Have you ever fallen asleep at work? Not myself, but I have seen others do it. In their car at lunch time & during meetings while sitting around a board room table (that one is pretty disrespectful). At my current work, which is at a wine bottling plant (very noisy place with lots of glass clinking together all the time & machinery), I have heard of numerous processing line casuals, who when finally rotated to a station...

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When you have done something to offend someone, do you go to that person and offer the kindness of "I'm sorry" Or do you just stay away from that person? Often I will find them and apologise. I feel better if I can clear the air and know that next time there is no underlying issues.

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Do you know anyone who simply would not listen no matter how well and hard you explain to them? Usually I have only seen that when it relates to people trying to change other peoples minds about issues they feel strongly about. Sometimes, being right is not important. Is it better to be right, and all alone, or accept that sometimes people view things differently - there is no 'right answer' - and have the company of others? If, of course, this person will not understand...

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Cheaters....whats your opinion? should u trust them again?? And what is the question? EDIT Thankfully the asker has since edited the question so it is now a question.

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What is there beyond the universe? Mind blowing endless nothingness.

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While micro-organisms are at the bottom of the food chain are viruses at the top.. making the circle complete? Indeed, it is also known as the 'carbon chain' whereby all matter on the planet is put through a cycle, and all life on earth is carbon based.

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Are you tipsy? No, it's just on 12 noon here, and it's going to be a stinking hot day - so alcohol at this time would not be a good thing.

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Why do they refer to Black people as African American, and to people from Asia as Asian American, but they never call the white European Americans ? It doesn't mean the first two come from somewhere else, but the White are the Native, right ? African American and Caucasian are not the same level of classification. Race/ethnicity (Caucasian) is not the same as origin of birth / family heritage (African American).

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Any Difference between Cow's, Goat's, Horse's and cammel's milk? They will all have differing levels of fat, carbs, protein and nutrients. In addition to that they may also contain other proteins or compounds that give the milk a different flavour.

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Is it weird that I'm an adult and I still drink milk all the time? No. My partner and I both love to drink milk. It tastes good and really helps when you are a bit hungry and have no time to prepare food.

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I have never used a cad program and i need to make a side view of an existing program. i need to do so in about a week. is there a program you recommend and do you think it can be done..any other info would be great too... Sorry in advance, as I cannot help with your actual request for information, this is more a friendly note on how to use this site effectively. When you ask a question, it does not mean that there is someone on line who will know the answer exactly when you ask it. Sometimes questions sit for a bit until someone who knows an answer sees it - this happens more often with factual questions such...

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My roomate is a slob... i have asked her the nice way and the mean way to clean up her act.. nothing is working. Any advice? Since you both have to be in the same room, I would find a way to separate from this person. If they can't have respect for you, or their own hygiene, then maybe you'll feel more comfortable without them. Think about this though, there are many faults a room mate could have - what are you willing to put up with, as no one is perfect?

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I know everyone expects perfect grammer and spelling on here. so is it to much to ask you to be perfect in everything you do, if you want me to be perfect on here? Just wondering how you managed to survey all 170,000 registered users of the site to ascertain that *everyone* expects *perfect* grammar and spelling. I reckon you may have missed me, as I am a human that makes mistakes and errors - so - since I'm not perfect, nor do I expect anyone else to be perfect. I can only fix the mistakes that either I notice or that the computer points out with...

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Do you think Gordon Ramsay is rude or passionate about his work? I don't think it is a case of either/or. He is both - a very passionate man who is looking for perfection from himself and those around him. He seems to lack patience for this, and as such, is a rude bugger. Watching him on 'Kitchen Nightmares' shows him to be passionate about food and keen to help others succeed.

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What happens to a battery that has been submerged in liquid? How long would it take to break down? A battery fell into a pitcher of iced tea..is it safe? First I would check what type of battery you are talking about... but if you mean a general AA type battery that contains acid, then I would not be too concerned, as the acid inside the battery means that the casing is pretty durable and it is more likely to corrode from within than from the outside. Iced tea contains no corrosive ingredients, so I would suggest that as long as you ensure you...

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Is the Priminister of AUSTRALIA wrong,when today(est)28/12/07,after Benizir Bhutto's assassination he described it,quote "as an attack on Pakistan's democracy"unquote.? Question being,can a dictatorship correctly be called a democracy? I think he was referring to the idea that Bhutto was representing a move toward democracy in Pakistan, therefore he is not wrong if you view it in that context. All statements depend on the context in which you read them.

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Problem: dominant male cat (getting old) and a female cat who wants to dominate (both spayed). We want another cat, do we get a girl or boy? Here is an example of the cats trying to be dominant over each other... and one staying dominant (the male). This is a lovely little sequence we like to call 'Happy Cats, Fighting Cats'. The larger cat on top of the TV is Pepper, our 13 year old male. The smaller cat reaching up is Coco, our 8 year old girl. We love them to bits, and think these pictures are brilliant (my...

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When you chill out and stay home all day and veg in front of the TV, what are some of the tasks that you put off for another day? Paying bills & cleaning up anything other than the kitchen.

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Any thoughts on the Top 25 Censored News Stories of 2007? http://tinyurl.com/2yr2aj Bloody hell. Where do you find these things. Sadly I am not surprised by what I have seen on that link. What is really sad is that people decide what you can know and what you cannot. Thankfully the internet can help with this, although it has its flaws as well - if you read widely you can learn a lot. It makes me sad that money is the driving factor in the world and that is why (I...

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Can cavities go away? Not on their own. Once the tooth has disintegrated it is gone. You get two sets of teeth and that is it. Only a dentist can help you at this point.

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I recently found out my gf's email password. I logged on and found some emails she had written to boyfriends in the past. We've been together for over a year, and these emails were from over a year ago. I'm very jealous. Am I crazy to I would suggest that if the emails were old, as old as the start of your relationship, then you should forget about it. Bringing this up to your girlfriend will firstly show her that you do not trust her, and that you yourself are not trustworthy as you hacked her email account. Generally, jealousy can turn into a self fulfilling prophesy. You will drive your girlfriend away by behaving in...

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Do you get the feeling some people don't quite grasp the actual meaning of "duplicate question"? I know what you mean Jodie, from the issues I have read about in the blog, it really seems that there are some crazy moderations being approved. I freaked out when I discovered that as a CL my mods don't have to go through any approval process, they occur the minute I make them. For that reason, I no longer mark a duplicate with a 'fairly close' duplicate, I only do it if it is...

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My lover of ten years who is married with children has been stressing over getting caught etc. We are in love however. Then she fell off the face of the earth. After 10 days of no call backs I got told I was a shit . Im no good. Ive changed for worse.? Perhaps she woke up that she was married with children and should respect her marriage. If she really loved you she would have done something about her marriage a long long time ago. I would suggest that the veil has been lifted for you and now you are seeing her true colours. It is not like you could trust her anyway as she cheats on her husband.

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What's the minimum multivitamin pills do you ingest in order to cause some damage in your body? Most vitamins are water soluble, so they will wash away with your urine, not hurt you. Fat soluble vitamins (ADE & K) will sit in your fat stores, so they can hurt you. Vitamin A is the worst. A slow painful death has no dignity, and overdosing on nutrients is a slow slow way to hurt yourself. Do you need to talk to someone and perhaps get some help, or have you ingested a lot of...

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What do people get from gossiping? What is the attraction? I think that people get a social connection from it. They feel closer when they know what is going on with the people around them. Malicious gossip is a whole other story, one I don't understand.

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Is having had a child, or children, a good excuse for being overweight or obese? If so, how long do you think can this excuse be used? If not, why not? I don't really think there is any good excuse unless you have a medical reason for not being able to lose weight / or for gaining weight. There is a range of weight that is healthy to gain during pregnancy, too much or too little is not good for the foetus. Women who are pregnant do not need to eat for two whole people, they only need to increase their diet by about the caloric value of...

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How much alcohol did you get for Christmas? None, which is fine for me. I took lots of sparkling wine, though, to each celebration I went to (exhaustingly it was three this year). I just started work as the QA person at Domaine Chandon winery, and I get to take a fair bit home, so I am happy to supply others for free.

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Be honest - did you like "We Built This City" by Jefferson Starship when it came out? I don't mind it. I can't particularly recall ever not knowing that song. I see you hate the synth on it, but that is OK. Music is like food and taste is subjective. Better stuff from the 80's that came out and used synth would be New Order. Different style though. I'm not into pop, but you can sing along to Starship and the harmonies are good.

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How long can a cooked broc and cheese casarole be left out and be safe to eat Cooked and cold foods should be discarded if it has been at room temp for four hours.

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How would you react if you found out a family mamber had left you with a large sum of money but by you missing the reading of the will It was up to another person to tell you and they didn't. Abd you missed the deadline to contact the proper people for it Well, I am not sure why you had to miss the will reading, but I am sure you had a valid reason. I would be very annoyed to say the least, a bit for the loss of the money, but more that my departed family member's wishes had not been adhered to. That is very disrespectful. I guess you could take legal action against them if you felt the situation warrants it.

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How long does it take for blood work to process and for the doctor to get the results It depends on the tests that are being performed on the blood, all tests have differing durations. If this is for donation, they usually fractionate the blood as well into differing components, and I am not sure how long this process takes.

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My daughter has been ill many, many times over the last 3 years, and is in constant need of antibiotics. Her teeth have been affected as well, resullting in rot and extractions. Has being on antibiotic so much weakened her teeth? Anything is possible. Her illness may have caused weakness, she may not ingest enough nutrients to build bone strength if she is ill a lot (reduced appetite). Anti-biotics kill all bacteria, good and bad, so acid causing bacteria should be reduced in her mouth while on antibiotics, but the cavity causing bacteria may be faster at repopulating her mouth than the good bacteria. She may have a...

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Should I call her? If you said you would then you should. Otherwise, go for it - maybe you are feeling unsure and just needed the push to do it.

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Doesn't the fact that people can reap such large amounts of easy points by flagging spam on AB actually do more to encourage spamming than it does to deter it? I don't really think so. It really depends on what you think of as spam. Spam (in my mind) related to people who post links to other sites (like advertising but not paying for it). I have not seen the level of spam of that kind alter at all, it seems to come in waves though - someone will try and try and try for awhile until they get sick of making new accounts to spam with. I doubt...

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Is anyone else enjoying the activities of this porn spammer? (I know its wrong but its quite funny! :D ) Which porn spammer?

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What will happened when i reach level 100 at Answer Bag? You'll explode.

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Do you ever eat so much that you feel you just cannot move? Sometimes, but I prefer to have a little control as the after effects of eating too much great food wipe out the enjoyment of the small duration of time (comparatively against time spent feeling sick) I spent eating!

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Is the phrase "Extramarital Affair" redundant? I mean, have you ever heard of someone having an "Intramarital Affair"? I would suggest it is redundant in terms of common usage of the term, but it is still correct. Just because something occurs outside of a situation (extra-) then it does not mean there will automatically be an opposite (intra-) appropriate meaning. An no, I never heard anyone say they had an intramarital affair - but do you reckon bigamy could be viewed as that?

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Who do you think will be next to be arrested for substance abuse/possession in the celebrity world? I just saw on the news that Mischa (sp?) Barton was just caught - so I'm guessing she prompted the question... hmmmm... so many to choose from! Tara Reid maybe.

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In the bus did u leave ur chair 2 a lady or old person?and why? I do offer chairs to the elderly or pregnant. I am a young woman who is fit and healthy and able to stand. Often, I find, elderly gentlemen do not take up the offer to sit when I offer it.

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When do you use moderation? how do you use it and who decides? Use it when you see questions in the wrong category, or duplicate questions. Spam and offensive questions and answers can also be moderated. Just use the 'flag this answer' drop down menu in the question and answer boxes, and mark them. Admin will decide on the merit of your flag and award you 5 points if they agree (and put through the moderation).

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Are you sad that Bhutto was murdered today? I don't know about sad - more concerned that that Pakistan is getting more and more out of hand.

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I have a 8 week old shih tzu with fleas. What can I use to get rid of them and keep them from pooling up on his nose I would use the flea drops that are applied to the back of the neck (I would check that it is suitable for pups). Otherwise bathe the pup in flea wash, and wash all the bedding the pup uses.

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Oh no! Has Answerbag got into the worst form of glitches yet or what? (See pics below) This is not a happy occurrence! I would send a link to this question (and thus your pictures) to the admin via feedback. Very odd.

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Why are grammur bee so bad? dab os eeb rummarg era yhw?

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School zones: i just noticed a school zone speed sign that was 25 mph. isn't that too fast? also, what does "when children are present" mean? i have seen no children, but a school crossing guard blowing her whistle. what gives? The school zones in my state in Australia are 40km/h (25m/h), and that is slower than local residential roads (50km/h), general streets (70-80km/h depending where you are) and highways/freeways (100-110km/h depending on the road again). I don't think it is too fast, as it is a bloody crawl, and if you can't stop easily when travelling at 40km then you are not concentrating - or at...

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Will abusive use of the computer (12hrs+ a day, every day) eventually cause arthritis(because of the flexing of the fingers for typing)? I'd be more worried about tendon related issues than joint issues. Things like tendonitis, RSI, etc.

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What are the top 3 Non-Physical Traits you look for in a partner? Consideration & humour for me. I don't really have a third, as they are the most important.

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When/What Was Your First Exposure To Pornography? I think I was 8 or 9, walking home from school with my friend. We were tomboys, and went to the drainage canal to poke around, and there lying in the shallow water was a naked female centrefold! Nothing hardcore, but still a surprise to my naive little eyes.

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If your significant other took pills and alcohol and ended up in a coma, would you want them to get better or never wake up? Bloody good question, first up. This is hard, as if they took that action then must have some serious demons, and these (even if you love a person) can get hard to deal with over time. One half of me would want them to wake up as the person I fell in love with (even if I knew it was impossible), maybe another part of me would just want difficult times to end and perhaps feel that if my...

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Does it bother you to kiss someone who has chapstick on? I wear chapstick and prefer not to be wearing it when kissing.

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I have been coughing blood for three weeks Go to your doctor, that can be a serious symptom of something needing treatment.

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Who had a worse x-mas than me? i spent x-mas eve in the emergancy room, and x-mas day in surgery... Sorry, but you win. My day was not nearly that bad. I hope you are healing up well - get better soon!

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Is there a way to personally message an AB'er whom you feel would have more information about your question but has yet to notice your questions on AB? If you know the user name of the person you are thinking of, search for them using the 'search for members' button above, then click on their profile. I would then just leave a comment on their most recent answer leaving a link to your question and explaining your request. :)

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Do you have any questions about you on AB, that you know of? There is one question relating to me, I thought it was very friendly and it nearly made me cry. :)

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Do you send food back to the kitchen? I would if it were not properly cooked, as in raw chicken (but I would say so nicely). If my steak was perhaps cooked too brown for my taste, I would still eat it (as long as it was not leather!), not demand another steak.

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Do you sometimes avoid answering certain questions, because you don't feel like formulating and typing the well thought out answer that it would require (even though you might like to)? Indeed, sometimes I even start an answer, and then just never finish it - I go back to the homepage or elsewhere on the net.

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Why are there only two digits in binary code? The word "binary" is another word for 'two digits', so that is the only appropriate description for a two digit code. If it had more digits in it - it would have a different name. The idea is that the switches in code are either on or off (0 or 1).

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I'm suffering from severe depression and am not able to tolerate depression meds. Looking for a natural alternative that has a successful track record. Would appreciate any suggestions. Thank You. Exercise has been shown to help considerably with depression, although depression makes it hard to get the motivation up to go and do it.

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Where are you now...when I need you? Possibly on the wrong side of the planet! Australia. I'm sorry you are not enjoying your holiday period Joe. My best wishes to you Joe :) I somehow doubt I was the person you needed though!

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How can you get 8 slices of cake with only 3 cuts 1 horizontal cut give two pieces, then (keeping the two bits together), slice vertically twice in an X shape, and voila - 8 pieces of cake.

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Can you ask/answer one question and have it be anonymous? I have noticed people would answer anonymously and then later it would show their names? Not while using your account. You could open up a second account (known as a sock puppet) for this purpose, it has been done by others when they have something private they want to ask about.

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Theres a girl i love and she says she loves me too. Shes in a relationship. Is there any way I could win her over or anything? You may indeed love her, and if she says she loves you and she means it she will do something about her other relationship while respecting all three people involved by not getting physical with you. If you are physical with her already then why should you trust her to be faithful to you? If she does love you - you have already won her over.

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Does anybody actually know what is the meat in one of those kebab things you get at a take away? Lamb is what I usually get in my kebabs.

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Other than blueberries, can you think of a food that is naturally blue? Close to blueberry colour (which is really purple) would be purple carrots. Otherwise I cannot think of a naturally occurring blue food.

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I have a huge bruise on my hand... not sure what from. Do you think this means anything? If it is one bruise on its own, I would not worry, especially if the bruise is healing as per normal. I hurt myself all the time (bruising) and forget how I did it as a small knock can easily bruise you and not actually hurt at the time enough to notice. If you are worried see a doctor.

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Wait...dumb ques. so everyone from answerbag is from the west? No, not everyone here is from western society nor is English everyones first language. There are people here from all over the place.

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Hi, Erm....what do we do about the 'Patti Jo' impersonator? Look at the new arrivals page. I have Pboxed this impersonator, although there is no way to be sure that they will not start another new account. There is no block on duplicate avatars or usernames - so be sure to check the persons level if you think they are acting abnormally.

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Your mothers eats gymsocks now what? Your father eats gym shoes and your little sister sucks sweatbands?

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How do you know when pants (preferably jeans) are in your size range when the brand uses inches for sizes. Convert it to centimeters a 32 inch waist is an 82cm waist a 34 is an 87 a 36 is a 92 a 38 is a 97 etc

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On the weekend do you like to lie in or or get up early? I just like to have the alarm off on the weekend. If I get up early that is OK as long as I woke up naturally! I do like to sleep in, but my idea of a sleep in doesn't really go past 9-10am as otherwise you lose too much daytime.

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Does the mood of your significant other affect your mood? Indeed, it is easier to be cheery if my partner is in a good mood, and easy to be impatient and grumpy when he is grumpy.

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Who is your favourite SF author? I'm surprised no one mentioned Isaac Asimov yet! I'm not a widely read SF person, but I did enjoy both Asimov and Arthur C Clarke.

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Why does pizza always taste better the next day warmed up? A lot of foods are nicer the next day. This is simply due to the flavours developing over time, a form of aging.

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Should lasagna noodles be cooked before using them There is no rule for this really. You can do both. If you use fresh pasta lasagna sheets then they are already quite moist and require no pre-cooking. If you are using dried pasta sheets then you can pre-cook them or you can make your sauce more liquid and they will cook in the oven. You will know they are cooked when the lasagna is soft to cut with a knife.

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How much genetalia etc is placed on the photo copier this time of year? Stories? The accepted statistic for this activity is known to be at least 1 idiot per company that owns a photocopier will be dumb enough to do this. I have seen a youtube clip of a guy breaking the glass and falling into the photocopier - ouch!

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Do we just ask questions for the sake of asking questions? It certainly seems that way a lot of the time, not just on AB either. I am guilty of asking for information when if I think about it I can work out the answer.

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Is Guru becoming the new Maestro? In what way I am not sure, but in the way I am thinking - then yes. In a while Guru will get overtaken Swami, and then Swami will be overtaken by whatever comes next, and so on.

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What do you do with someone who always puts things on the backburner until it becomes a crisis then expects those around them to drop everything and help put out the fire? Sadly I would suggest letting them put the fire out themselves with no help. This then lets them know what it takes to clean up the mess (that is they learn about taking responsibility). This is not an easy course of action to take, but both yourself and the 'someone' will be better off for it over time.

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If you eat an apple, are you eating live plant cells? Live as in chemically functioning, yes, live as in alive like you an me, no (as they were never "alive" to start with).

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Who wants to join me in celebrating Retroglide's newly appointed Guru-ness? Whoo Hoo! Retro! I wish I could do a great picture to put in here but I know that those are the special domain of Retro (for a good reason as she is so creative!). :)

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What are the differences between oil and grease? In general terms greases are more viscous than oils, so they are thicker and a lot more gluggy and less liquid than oils. Think of the grease that goes into wheel bearings versus the oil that goes in your engine. I am not aware of grease or oil having any actual chemical definition (only fats), so there is no real true answer to this on a chemical level (that I am aware of, and there is...

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What kid wouldn't want a lump of coal? It's a rock that you can set on fire! Mmmm, that's so useful! I can start some really neat fires with that coal, let's see if I can burn down the house!

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Do you prefer being busy at work or having nothing to do? I prefer to be busy (not so flat out that it is ridiculous). When you are busy time flies, when you have nothing to do it crawls. When I have nothing to do at work I am very restless and think about how much I would rather be at home doing things that are useful that at work doing nothing. At home I am more than happy to do nothing though (and darn it time still flies!).

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Two idiots have come up with the theory ''stillme'' is my sockpuppet. Apart from the fact anyone with an IQ above a tadpole can see this is ludicrous, I think it's vaguely amusing. Would you like to help me congratulate these morons for being so moronic? It certainly seems like there must be a lot of tadpoles in the pond right now! Why anyone would even think that you would bother with a sock-puppet when you are perfectly capable of speaking for yourself is also beyond me!

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Is it cheaper to buy a 12 inch sub sandwhich for $6.00 or make your own? If you could buy the fillings in the actual size needed to make only 1 six inch sub, then I reckon you could make it cheaper. The problem is you can't buy a bit of tomato, a bit of lettuce, a scraping of mayo etc. This means you have to buy whole containers of each ingredient, making the cost very high. If you calculated this over a week of lunches, then for certain making your own...

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Can you teach a cat to flush a toilet? I'm guessing you could if your toilet flushing apparatus was able to be used by paws rather than hands (and with less force than a hand can exert). Cats can be taught many 'tricks' so I can't see how this one is any different. I personally would not have the patience to even try!

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Have you ever seen your back? Yeah, although my head might not twist all the way around, I use this thing called a mirror.

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I am currently the so called AB expert in the following categories: Horror Movies, Halloween, Cannibalism and Human Genetics as well as Dr. Who & Heroes. Should I be concerned? I would be. What are you up to that you know about cannibalism? Putting all those particular subjects together makes me wonder a lot about you. Maybe I should not have answered this question - you may not be safe to be near! ;)

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What do you ask when your all out of questions? Nothing. If I have nothing useful to ask then I am not going to waste my time or anyone else's. I tend to answer questions if I have nothing to ask about.

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How do you like your Yorkshire pudding, light, airy and well risen, or flat and solid? Light and airy is very yummy indeed.

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If communism is aiming at providing equality for the people, how does the communist government function in China? I don't think you can class China as a communist nation that is true to the ideals of communism. They are embracing capitalism (which can be seen by their rapidly expanding economy and trade deals with other nations) and at the same time are oppressing their people (which is not democratic like what you see in the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and many other places). I...

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Does % alcohol by volume means everything in the bottle will get you the % of alcohol in your body or is does it mean another measurement for whatever amount you drink? When a percentage or proof measurement is used on a bottle label it means that the contents of the bottle are (eg) 40% or 100 proof alcohol (it also therefore means 40% of what you pour yourself is alcohol). What you absorb is totally different and cannot be labeled on a bottle due to differences in individuals.

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If a relatively new member comments or adds an answer to an existing discussion between the wiser and older members, :-) would it be considered "gate-crashing"? I dont want to offend I never saw a 'do not disturb' sign on any comment threads here, so you are welcome to butt in any old time I reckon. How else do you get to know others on here?

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Can you explain to me what an isotope is? the book i read really confused me... Different forms of the same atom. A good example is uranium. Some isotopes of uranium are radioactive and others are not. All isotopes of uranium have the same number of electrons, but differing numbers of neutrons. Atoms are defined by their number of electrons (eg carbon 4, oxygen 6), and isotopes classify atoms further by defining the number of neutrons in it. Hope that helps a bit! :/

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How do you figure out the atomic weight? Atomic weights are found on periodic tables.

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How much is too much? When do you give up on Love? When it hurts more often than not. If you are in a relationship where you give give give, and never get anything back, then assessing what you want is a good idea.

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Where is Cascade lager produced? Tasmania Australia.

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Do you listen to music when you read? No, I can't do both at the same time and concentrate fully on both. I really find books absorbing and tend not to notice other stuff going on around me once I am in the book.

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Does the staff filter duplicate avatars? No. I'm pretty sure they don't. There are many duplicate avatars on AB. Understandably people do get annoyed when they have made their own avatar and someone steals it. Sometimes people also Troll AB by stealing other peoples avatars and use a very close user name - fooling other AB users who don't get the chance to notice that the troll is not of the same level as the...

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Are you happy for me? I finished and turned in my research proposal for my Master's Thesis. It's not graded yet, but it's done. Fantastic Effort! That is a real achievement to do all that research and write the paper as well. You must almost have square eyes from all the bookwork! Whoo Hoo!!!! You deserve respect for spending that long attaining such an excellent education.

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Do you open Champagne quickly and let the cork fly, or slowly to preserve the bubbles? Slowly turn the cork so the wine does not gush out. Sparkling wine is a dangerous product under pressure and the corks can really injure people (not to mention the expense of the wasted wine!).

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What will you say to yourself as you walk away from a job that you hate on your last day there? "What a relief to be out of that hell hole" is what I recently said when leaving on the last day.

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Is pink champagne really pink or just expensive !i Am asking because its going to be for a very special birthday who is my bestfriend and i just want to be sure! Pink champagne (or sparkling wine depending on where it is from) is indeed pink. It gets that way by having a little bit of red wine put into it. Champagne is expensive (good champagne) as it is a very labour intensive product to make.

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Is Oprah Winfrey really a racist? What do you really define as a person being racist these days? Racist against whites for supporting a black man instead of a white woman in politics? I don't honestly think she is racist, she is supporting a cause that is close to her heart. She does many other positive things for people regardless of their colour.

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Who can tell me all the things Hemp is good for? Clothes, industrial fibers (like ropes)... and many other uses. Check out this page for some more information and other links... http://www.hemptrade.ca/en/public/other-uses.ihtml

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I always carry Lysol-type wipes with me wherever I go. Is it a good idea to clean a public toilet seat with them before using it or is it not enough? Since the keyboard of your computer carries around 400 times more germs than the average toilet seat I would think your lysol wipes are more than enough. Most germs do not live long on inert surfaces such as toilets. Germs really get passed on by not washing hands after using the toilet (and cross contamination from sneezing and coughing) - then touching your face by way of eating/drinking.

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I have seen ;) a number of times in comments but what does it mean. That would be a cheeky wink, variation on the smiley which looks like this... :)

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I found out that my bf cheated,when I confronted him,he says that me & him are gonna stay together no matter what,he also said that he is gonna kiss & sleep w/ other girls,& said that Im not allow to even talk to other guys,dont know what 2 do,any advice? At least he's an honest bastard. Anyway, no one deserves to be treated like this no matter how low their self-opinion is. GET OUT WHILE YOU STILL CAN!!!!!

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Do you think an understanding of sarcasm should be a prerequisite to join AB? I think it couldn't hurt. Sadly sarcasm doesn't always read as sarcasm in print. I am a naturally sarcastic person so I understand where you are coming from.

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Have you ever reached that point where you just stopped caring what other people think of you? I don't care if people do not like me, but I do try to be a person who behaves in a way that others can respect - by this I mean in relation to my work life. I just like to work hard and often that seems to earn me some respect from my co-workers. In relation to life in general, I don't care what people think as I have been a square peg in a round hole for my whole life and have...

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Are we aloud to curse on AB? It is more polite not to swear on AB. Generally the community is a place where kids and adults all come together, so since there are kids here we try not to swear. That is not to say I have not used the odd swear word myself. You do have to think about how appropriate it is for what you are answering. I can't say I've seen any questions with swear words in them last long though :)...

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If a friend/family member came to visit daily and you offered and made a drink and they only every drink half. Do you still make them a drink? I would ask them if they want the drink honestly, or maybe do they just want half a cup. I would say as I was asking that I noticed they didn't drink much and I was hoping they were not just saying yes out of politeness when they didn't really want the drink. Depending on their answer I would still be more than happy to make them a drink even if they only drank half.

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Could you list the countries where there are Answerbaggers? For example: USA - Jodie, Guatemela - Barcaluv, Norway - Slothmister... I have seen some people from the Philippines, but I cannot recall their names any more. I also had a conversation with a person from Egypt once, but I don't think they are active any longer. I'm an Aussie! :)

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Am I the only one on AB who's not into Anime, and really doesn't care about it? I have no idea about anything to do with Anime, and am not really all that interested to find out. You are not alone! :)

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Most of the people who are on your Answerbag friends list do you really know them good or are they just people that you picked randomly because you like their avatar or something like that? Usually I have had interactions with these people and like & respect them. When a person requests friendship with me, and I do not know them at all, I deny it - as I cannot keep track of a bunch of people and would prefer to include only those who I have interacted with. This means if you don't know me and want to be my friend, just say G'day in a comment on one of my answers!

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What does curiousity do to cats? Makes them nutty and bold. Nutty in that they may do something they would not normally do, and bold in the same way! My fat cat is always curious about what my partner and I have been up to when out, he sniffs us like nothing else when we get home to approve of our smell (if we smell like another cat he gets snooty at us!). He also rubs his smell all over one particular pair of shoes when...

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How is an Abortion performed? (I apologize if this Question Offends you) From what I understand (which may not be current practice anymore), they dilate you, then vacuum you out. I apologise for the blunt language but that is how I understand it to be.

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Can a U.S. citizen place an illegal alien under citizens arrest for violation of illegal alien status? MrMagoo, I am sorry you are getting impatient about this issue. Asking three times in a few minutes will not mean your question will answered any faster. I am not intending to be rude, but asking three times (and the last time in what is considered to be rude capitals) will not ensure your success. What you will find, is that when someone on here knows the answer, you will get one. Have you...

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How do you prevent yourself from being sore the day after a really intense workout? From what I have read (which is by no means all encompassing) warming up is not terribly helpful, but warming down can help, as can applying rubs like Dencorub. Cold showers also work very well to reduce muscle soreness. Keep in mind that a little pain is normal when your muscles are not used to being used, so the pain will lessen as you get used to exercising.

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Is it ever appropriate to date someone to advance your career? In my opinion, no. Relationships should not be based on lies or in order to get something from someone else (like money or position etc).

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Why do bacteria and viruses want to make us sick? I don't think that the single celled beings you refer to have a sense of self or self-awareness (that is probably the same thing!). Thus, they can't want to hurt you, they just are. Keep in mind, that your body has many helpful bacteria that live in symbiosis with you in your gut, they get something from you and give something different back. They don't want to help you...

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What utensil do you use to eat peas ?? And how can you get em on the utensil without touching them? I use a fork and knife.

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In Organic Chemistry, suppose were writing a Lewis structure for CH2 O3, Why does the C atom pull electron pair movement from an Octect happy O to form a double bond? And Why THAT particular O, Org Chem Demystified page 10, any help is great. I am not aware of your text, but... When forming molecules each atom in the molecule must have a full 8 electrons. Carbons have 4 electrons, and oxygen has six. If you imagine that there is one electron forming a bond between two atoms, then two electrons will form a double bond. The structure of the molecule is based on the electro-negativity of the atoms relative to each other, thus a...

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How do you calibrate a 36 lb Digiweigh digital postal scale? Scales are tested to see if they are within specification for measuring by using a weight that is a certified weight, like a 1 pound weight. If you scale is out of spec and needs calibrating usually you are best advised to send it to a professional calibration service to get a certified calibration.

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Why did you quit smoking pot? How long has it been? Costs too much, messes with my mind, wastes time and energy, makes me unmotivated and forgetful. This time around, I am on day 3.

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If an Answerbag question is asked in a language that you don't understand is there any point in you responding to it? Funny that you asked this 2 minutes prior to someone asking a question in another language. I have not personally responded to any other language questions, but I have seen others answer and politely state that the questioner will get a more useful response if they use English as this is an English language site.

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The love of my life still hasnt asked me to marry him...after four years and a child together should I keep waiting? Why don't you ask him to marry you? Then you'll have your concerns about commitment answered immediately. Stableboy's answer is truly worth reading and thinking about as well.

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Answerbag Members, I am Very sorry for Everything...Do you forgive me? After reading of your apparent slight I would suggest there is nothing to forgive you for. We all can't think globally all the time. I admit I have picked up on the few 'America only' style comments (not from you) but people don't do it on purpose, they write from their own perspective. Be Cheery there is nothing to worry about.

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Do you hate when you're wrong? No. I'm fine about being wrong. Usually I learn something when that happens, and I'd rather learn something than be adamant about being right.

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What's your favourite sandwich recipe? I like toasted ham/cheese/tomato, banana sandwiches, ham or chicken and salad sandwiches. Generally I like sandwiches so if you whack some edible food between two bits of bread I'll give it a go.

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If you're alone in the house and you fart, do you say, "Excuse me," even though there's no one there to excuse you? No. I just let it out. To be honest, if I fart in front of my partner, I do not ask to be excused, as he finds it rather amusing (we are juvenile!).

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What herbs help you lose a little weight? (no pills just stuff grown from the ground please) Vegetables and fruits are grown in the manner you are looking for. Eat a lot of vegetables and fruits, high in fibre and water (fills you up), high in nutrients, low in calories if you don't add lots of fatty things like mayonnaise to the veges. Small meals often will increase your metabolism (as will exercise). If there were an effective herb, the weight loss industry would know about...

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WTH is Retroglide Anonymous now with a blue bag avatar? I'm sorry to hear this news. Retro is a lovely lady, and I am sad that she can't be here. I don't really know why, and to be honest - why a person leaves is not the real point - the point is they are no longer here and we miss them. I hope she can return soon.

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Today is my 1st anniversary on AB. Would it be acceptable to thank all you ABers for a great year and a special thank you to the wonderful friends I have made here? (This is not for points) I love how people give points even when you ask them not to (NOT!). Anyway, congratulations! My first anniversary will be in about 10 days, so we are pretty close for that! :)

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What do u do if ur partner is in tha mood of havin sex..... in ur mind mentally u dont want to but physically u do....he puts u in tha mood ..but u still resist..so he eventually wants 2 break up the relationship..... If he is a person who is not listening to your needs then you can do better. If he is that persistent, what happens if he gets very drunk - will he rape you? Because rape is what you are describing if he persists when you do not want to. I say get rid of him and find someone more caring.

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I know the answer, but I want to see how many other people do. What is the purpose of a spoiler(wing)? I'll give you a hint, its not for show. To increase down force on the car, thus holding you to road better so you can have traction and go faster. It is really only for show on cars that travel at normal road speeds (as in traveling at posted speed limits) as you need to have some speed before you can create down force.

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Do you think anyone ever moves into their new home or do you feel you still lug boxes around you still havent opened from the last place you lived? I have moved a lot of times in my life. I always used to unpack everything, but as an adult I have left some boxes as storage boxes not to be opened until I own a home. These items are just ornaments so they can wait and wait and it won't matter. My house is certainly my home, but I already have enough stuff out and about, but I cannot get rid of the ornaments as they have sentimental...

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Question of the year,i think it should be mandatory that your age preceeds your avatar,agree or disagree? Firstly, I hate to be argumentative, but in my opinion this is not the question of the year! As for the actual question, no. Age is irrelevant so I can't see any need for it to be displayed. I'm 30, in case you are wondering. How could you be certain that a persons stated age is their actual age anyway?

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Wouldn't it be nice if questions that have a huge answer list like "what do you look like?" had a member search built into the list? Is this possible? It would indeed be good, but I think if you google the question and include the member name in the search parameters you could achieve the same aim... Here is one where Jodie44 was the subject of the search (I would pick me but I have not answered that question!)... First result is good! http://tinyurl.com/2lkl6f This one is for the user jenniferx, who is on the second page of answers......

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Do you like my boomerang or should I go back to my Apple? (Those who have just started in these past five months probably haven't seen my Apple because im an restarting after a long time away from AB, so, use your best judgement) Your boomerang looks good, but your apple matched your name and really did look fresh! :) Welcome back too!

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Are you pets allowed to sleep in the same bed as you? Indeed. My fat cat takes up too much room but I love him too much to kick him off. He comes in for a cuddle in the mornings sometimes too which I enjoy. Often I get stuck with far too little room since my partner and I share a double bed with the cat! Not much room left I assure you :)

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It's 4 am and my boyfriends not home.He got off at 11:30 and I talked to him when he got off..I AM SOO WORRIED what do i DO? Nothing. Just wait. I know you will worry as that is what I do too, but wait anyway, and when he comes home (which he will) be calm and do not get upset. Explain once he has been home for awhile that being late worries you and if he could contact you that would be considerate.

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What's the difference between Latin and Italian? Romans spoke Latin. Latin is the root language of Italian (that is that Italian is based on Latin, as are many other languages).

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Why Does my (animated) avatar only playback when I'm viewing my public Profile Face? A while ago there were heaps of animated avatars, and the page loading speeds began to drop. The admin of the site decided that the page loading speeds would increase if they made the animated avatars restricted to being animated only on the public profile page.

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My goldfish just died. He was called Tiny. Just a fish, but it's still sad, isn't it? If you had affection for your fish then it is indeed sad. People who devalue the love you have for something just because it does not match their idea of something worth loving makes me sick. Sorry for your loss :(

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Which band won five ARIA Awards in October 2007? I believe that was Silverchair.

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Why cant you use an ovulation test if you recently had a baby? Your hormones are different while lactating, thus the ovulation cycle can be disturbed.

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My daughter inlaw and three others was left property she has never seen in west virginia.A man called wanting to talk to them about the mineral rights.I dont want them to get taken.what should they do? They need to get professional advice from people who are not associated with the man. A lawyer would be an excellent start, they may then commission tests to see what the land is actually worth, including any mineral deposits. Do not trust this person or use any professionals associated with him or your daughter in law may not get the amount of money that the land (or its assets) is worth.

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Are you a loud sneezer? Very loud, which is not very lady-like!

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Should Answerbag have weekly competitions with prizes for best question, best answer and do other things along those lines to keep things interesting so that more people don't leave? What else could they do? I think that is a fine idea, though it makes me wonder what attributes make a good question or answer? And who would judge it? I am not sure what the site admin can do to alter things, as AB has a life of its own, as dictated by its users. I understand why you ask, as the amount of fine people who have left or who aren't here as often is a sad situation.

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Have you ever thought of leaving answerbag? On occasion yes. I am not as interested in AB as I used to be, as AB has opened up a whole new way for me to use the internet, so I have been learning more and visiting other sites (not any similar to AB). Sometimes I don't find a lot on AB to keep me on the site for a long period of time these days, but that also has a lot to do with me being generally busy in life.

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Is pork easier to digest than beef. They are both the same. Your digestive system is like a big chemical processor, where things are broken down into molecules. Meat is primarily made up of water and protein, so that is what all meats get broken down into. You then absorb the protein once it has been broken down into its molecular components. Your stomach does not know pork from cow - it is all protein and water to your stomach.

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Would you trust the answer from a higher level person more than a lower level? Nope. We are all new and lower level at one time. Being new does not mean you are devoid of knowledge, wisdom or wit. Being here longer will not bless you with those attributes either. You are who you are. Levels only indicate how long you spend here, not the length of your membership as well. Levels are really not representative of much at all.

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Cancer has claimed the life of asbestos campaigner Bernie Banton. Would Aussies like to join with me in farewelling a brave man? Good call Singwell. He was a man who had principles. He should truly be revered for caring for his fellow worker and we should be grateful he lived long enough to get the outcomes he did for himself and for others.

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Which Answerbagger do you believe to be the most intelligent? I think firstly that intelligence is not always the best attribute to have when on AB, wisdom seems to work the best here. The most wise person to me is Stableboy.

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What do you think about the woman in Saudi Arabia who was raped by 7 men being sentenced to 200 lashes and 6 months in jail for breaking Islamic Law by being in public with someone other than a relative? What is wrong with these people? I think it is really sad. From what I read the punishment is for her being with a non-family man when the attack occurred. That does not make it right though, as the real injustice is that the women in the countries ruled by sharia have no rights, they are not people, only the men count. That is the real crime. The women have to be covered as men cannot control themselves (!!!!) and this...

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Why does everyone tell me "stop looking and he will come"? Because I'm not looking so where the heck is he? Because that is how it works. Usually when you are not looking you are surprised by love coming along unexpectedly. The reason for this is that a person who is comfortable on their own (ie, not looking) is more attractive than a person who is less confident when alone. It happened to me anyway, so I may be biased.

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The man next door wants me to feed his cat a couple days a month while he is away with his child. I am scared of cats but he needs my help. WHAT DO I DO!!!!!!!! I'd be upfront about the situation and refuse to do it. He must have some other help, as a cat needs more food than a couple of times in one month. Otherwise, I suspect if the cats are anything like most cats, they would stay away if they did not know you (and eat what you left out after you leave), or it would be friendly as you were providing the food.

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How many congratulations questions have you asked, and how many points have you received for those questions? 1 - I felt that there should be a blanket question to welcome new users, didn't get much notice though... so 15 points. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/471020 Otherwise, I have not asked any in regard to leveling up and don't intend to. PS. I have not included the link in order to gain points on the Q :), so there is no need to do that!

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Yesterday I was accused of being a conspirator and a sock puppet. Does anyone think I have time to run two accounts and conspire against a member I have never heard of? I'd be hugely surprised if you had the desire, time and motivation to run two accounts. You would have to be operating some special time machine to have enough time to be in the top 5 twice! You are a great lady and I reckon that the accusor is just looking for attention to puff up their ego. Cheers and I hope you have a good day :)

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What job did Charlene, Kylie Minogue's character on Neighbours, have? She became an apprentice mechanic much to the despair of the other characters. It is now being repeated with the character Janae Timmins.

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This little convenient store sold me a mini keg of beer which expired in december 2006, I've been throwing up all day feeling horrible, missed big techno fest for which I bought tickets 3 months ago, what should I do? Is it at all possible that you drank too much and that is why you were throwing up? Beer is not a good environment for food bacteria to survive in, so I doubt your beer was poisoned.

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Why does a cup of tea make everything seem better? It has recently been shown that tea contains certain chemicals that affect parts of your brain in a manner that soothes and calms. http://tinyurl.com/2oqjvv

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Has Star Trek had its day as a concept? It seems to have run its course, but all things can be renewed if done in the right way.

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What do the initials in Roald Dahl's The BFG stand for? Last time I read it, it stood for Big Friendly Giant. It is a nice read, even if you are not a kid.

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Statistics state that most people don't know about their own countries history..So...Do you know when the australian federation was? and can you also state whether you are from Australia or not. 1901, and yes I'm an Aussie!

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How can we thank our parents for giving us life? By being good to them. When I visit home I clean up after myself, do little jobs, and help out - now I have my own place I know how much work is required! I also do jobs like looking after their home/mail/pets when they travel.

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If flirting were against AB rules, do you think you're in the Penalty Box right now? =P Probably not, I don't flirt much on line! :)

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Why does wholegrain/granary/brown bread have more fibre than white? Fibre is contained in the rougher parts of foods, in this case in the husk of the grain. White grains have the husks removed (which removes the fibre plus a lot of other nutrients). This is the same for rice as well as for bread grains.

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Which is the lesser evil: salty, savoury snacks or sweet sugary ones? I'd go for the savoury salty snack. Both are probably high in fat, but the sugary treat will make your blood sugar skyrocket. The salty one may make your heart rate increase, which is also bad in some cases, but I personally think that the savoury is the lesser of two evils.

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How can I stop my 4 month old bengal cat from climbing my two large indoor plants ? Is there some sort of deterrent out there? You could spray your cats with water when they misbehave. Personally I am not into that as it would be messy and annoying to clean up, and I reckon that the cats would do what they wanted anyway. The best method would be to move your plants to a place that your cats are not allowed to go.

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Does it annoy you when everyone seems to neglect your questions? In a minor way, yes! The ones that don't get answered for me are usually car racing related, so I reckon there are not that many AB users that are into car racing! That is OK. The actual questions I ask that are more important to me seem to get answered so generally I am happy with the response I get.

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What is truth, ultimate truth and the nature of truth? The cycle of life and death. As for the nature of the truth I am not sure.

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Do you believe competition with anyone other than yourself to be beneficial? It can be, as motivation to beat another person can be very very high (not for myself as I am not competitive).

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Do you believe if you use the same cleaning product for a long time it will quite working ?? (Example:Like you use tide and switch to fab) Do you mean quit as in stop working? If so, then it depends on what it is doing. If it is something that kills bacteria, I would expect it stop working as bacteria can mutate. If it is in relation to stains on clothes, then I would not expect a product to stop working as there are no variables that would alter its performance.

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Are the bans on cellphones placed upon drivers under 18 fair? I personally think adults are as likely if not more likely to use one while driving, and therefore do not think they should be excuded if a ban is made. All drivers can be reckless. People who work and use cars for their work often use their phones illegally while driving, so I see no reason to ban younger people and not older. We all can get distracted and age is no factor in how easily a person is distracted.

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What would you take, if I gave it to you? I'd take a compliment!

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Do you believe that 'to be forgotten' is worse than death? No. I would prefer to be forgotten. It may well be true for people who like to be in the limelight though.

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Do you experience moral conflicts? Perhaps more ethical rather than moral but yes. I find that in my current job (which I have two days left of before I start on a new job) there is no pride or ethics. I tried at first to influence others, but not unusally, people were not interested (note I am not in a position of influence - I am at the bottom of the pecking order). Thus I work in a place where we use out of date product...

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What sort of techniques and exercises do professional licensed massage therapists use to keep their hands from getting tired and painful during and after a massage? I asked this very question when I got a massage for my birthday this year! The therapist suggested that they use their hands together (as in using thumbs over each other) in order to reduce the stress on the hands. Personally, I found that quite hard to believe as when I give my partner a rub (which is often) I get sore thumbs quite quickly and also find that rubbing with two hands separately...

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All states have something they are specifically known for (me, it's Wisconsin and their cheese), after living in your state, do you feel that there is something that is better suited for it to be known for? If so, what is it? In Victoria Australia we are know as the Garden State, but I don't know if that is at all accurate these days due to our long long drought.

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If I eat bread with mold, will I get sick? [and mold was suppsed to have medical properties and all] Depends on the kind of mould. Some moulds produce toxins and so do some mould spores. You cannot identify a mould just by looking at it with the naked eye, so you do not know if it is a penicillin mould or a dangerous mould. Otherwise, mould tastes bad - if you eat mould you'll know about it as it really tastes horrible and I doubt you could stomach that taste for a whole piece of...

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AUSTRALIANS - who are we all voting for in the election? Liberal or Labor? Im so confused what to do! I'm voting Labor in the House of Reps as I hate what JH has done to our country in terms of being a very divisive leader and following the US blindly. Sadly I feel Labor are a weak alternative but are better than they have been in the past (although they do not seem to stand for the same values that they used to). I am voting Green in the Senate as I think the house of review has really...

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My 16 year old niece wants her boyfriend to stay overnight at times. Her mother is thinking of saying yes so that she knows where she is. Is this wiser or is it encouraging her to have sex at a young age? Each persons opinion will be different, but in saying that I personally believe that the 16 year old will do what she wants regardless of her parents so providing a safe environment is a good thing. The flip-side to this is that if you give a teenager too comfortable a life they will never move out (but maybe that is an Aussie issue as we often do not have move out of home to attend...

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When segregating items for recycling, does the "paper" category include packaging materials or only newspapers, junk mail and cardboard? We used to live in an apartment where everything went into one trash bin. Now we segregate into separate containers. You really need to check with your waste removal provider (be that a local council or otherwise). I say this as at work I can recycle certain things in a plastics bin, and at home I can combine a larger range of items than I can at work - thus what you can recycle is dependent on the supplier of the services and what they offer.

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Putting on pants: Fasten then zip or zip then fasten? Fasten then zip (not unlike the other answers already supplied).

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Do you leave your house in a mess? Yes. I keep it clean, but at the same time it is cluttered and messy. I personally think some things can slide and the world won't end if the house is a bit messy.

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After joining this site, I have become much more homophobic than I already was. Anyone else feel the same way? No. I was not homophobic to begin with. I cannot see how you have had your bigotry reinforced here - and I am sad if it is indeed true.

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With which statement do you most agree: it's nice to be important or it's important to be nice? I'd rather go with the latter statement. I'm not into being important, but being nice all the time is not an effective method of getting things done. I prefer to be polite and I am a bit of a yes person, but sometimes you do have to say no - but you can do it nicely.

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Is it later than you think? Yes it is! It's just after midnight on a work night & I should be in bed.

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Is a beanbag furniture or a cushion? Are cushions furniture? I reckon a beanbag is not a cushion, but it is furniture. I also would suggest that cushions can be furniture, but are not always furniture. Some you can sit on, others are more for decoration and display.

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What are your feelings about the "Country Breakfast Burrito" at Hardee's (900 Calories)? That's nearly a full day's worth of calories in one meal. Yuck. Aside from its largesse, I think I would feel sick eating something like that for breakfast.

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How do you get a dumb family in a tyre...? tell em its a flat. do you get it? Yes, also - the better the joke the less a person needs to ask "did you get it".

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I'm 15 and have uneven boobs (one is twice the size of the other one) How do I fix this without having plastic surgery coz I'm too young. It's REALLY noticeable..... At 15 you have not yet finished developing, so they may even out naturally. Be aware that all women have one larger than the other, and it is normal (although I understand you may not feel normal and they may indeed be vastly different in size).

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Could a Community Leader be sent to the Penalty Box? If yes, on what grounds? First it is good to note that CL's are not above anyone else. If I were to abuse the power of CL, then the status would be removed from me. I imagine that the grounds for the penalty box for a CL are the same as for any other user. CL's have been chosen for their level headed style, though, so I doubt that any of us will abuse anyone else.

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Would you lick a fire hydrant to prove a point? I really can't think of anything that I feel so strongly about that I would resort to that particular action to prove a point.

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How many pillows are on your bed? Double bed - two pillows. One each for sleeping. I hate all those fancy decorator pillows.

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Did you know one church actually had "God hates fags" posted on the little billboard in the front of the church? how does that make you feel? Sad.

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Hey Y'all Cowboy22 just hit Maestro, Ya want to join me in congratulating him? Whoo Hoo! Congratulations Cowboys!!! :) Cheers to you too Keithold!

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When I sing it sounds good but if I record myself and play it back it sounds completely different. Is what I'm hearing not what's really coming out? If you have an ear for music you should be able to hear whether or not you are in tune. The sound itself being different is due to you filtering the sound of your voice when you hear it through your skull. Most people dislike hearing their voice recorded as it sounds so different to what they hear in their heads when they talk.

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Who do you think helped to kill hip-hop? R&B

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Hey!!!! Has anyone else noticed that galeanda is now a Community Leader? Congratulations Galeanda!! I am glad you accepted Rich's invitation, all us current CL's thought you would be great! :)

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What's the most responses you've gotten from an AB question? I got 49 answers to this question... http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/188821 And I keep getting new answers all the time. :)

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On a scale of 1-10 how much do you like New Zealand? Not having been there - I'd give it a nine or ten. It's scenic, there's not too many people, it'd be a lot like home with a twist (home being Australia). I think I'd like NZ a lot if I went there. All the Kiwi's I've met have been fine too :)

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I am writing a story for a creative writing class and the hero of my little tale needs an arm amputated. What details could I add to provide the reader with a greater sense of authenticity? He does not have access to medical help... My first thought for you is that bone is very hard to get through, so in needing an amputation with no medical help you need to have a plausible way for the bone to be cut. Tendons are also trickier to cut through than skin and muscle.

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Name 1 Show Or Movie you Will be Watching Tonight? I'll be watching Australia's Funniest Home Video's tonight. Some annoying and some funny clips.

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Do you like the Garfield Comic strips? I love Garfield. Always have. I didn't go and see the film though, as I prefer the comic strips :)

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Did you sign up for AB as Anonymous? I did, and when I felt comfortable and wanted to be recognised by other users I changed it. I don't change it like I change my undies though, I keep my user name stable.

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The b/f' told the kid "eat all your lunch, supper will be late", she threw a bunch out. 1 1/2 hr later she opens a yogurt. I told her that if she threw out food there would be no snacking between meals. Do you think this is to harsh? No, I think it is fair. It is not acceptable to waste good food, then eat something else, when you knew the situation. We all need to learn boundaries & acceptable behaviour.

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Have you ever killed a small animal by accident? Sadly yes. I was driving along a country road and saw a dog, swerved to miss it and ran into a second dog that was behind it. My friend and I took the dog into town and saw a vet (had to call them and wait as it was out of hours). The vet said the dog was too sick to get better and put it down. It had no collar or anything so no one could really be contacted about it. It really upset me at...

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Do you read newspapers in the morning? I usually read one with my lunch.

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What is the highest level of education you have and does this help you in your job or life.? Degree from University (BSc) in Food Science and Nutrition.

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Why do all trolls seem to be liberals, is it just their nature? You know what Cowboys? I reckon that you are fishing for a reaction and then you wonder why people call you names. I'm sorry to sound so harsh, but you get into disagreements with people and call them trolls and get apparently bothered by people doing the same back. I know that is really harsh and sounds mean, and I don't want to be mean - but you are deliberating bating people for...

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Are some ab users more into recieving points than answers? Some people like to earn points by moderating or by asking questions, and that is as good as answering questions. Moderating helps keep the place in order, thus easier for all to use. The benefits of having people ask questions is obvious. Each way of earning points has its benefits to the general enjoyment of the site. Of course, points don't really make any difference in reality, so...

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Is it just me thinking this,why are less people on ab . There seems to be a lot of people, just less of the ones I know. It makes me sad that a lot of people I liked are no longer here, but I guess over time the people here that I don't know I will get to know and things will seem more homely again. I have also been pretty busy with life and don't have as much time to play on the computer.

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A South Korean man famous for prolifically beautifying public toilets has begun construction on a giant, toilet-shaped house for himself, the first of its kind in the world. http://tinyurl.com/23esy9 Thoughts? I saw that the other day. It is rather odd, but whatever floats your boat! At least he is into hygiene. :)

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Do you think there will ever be a female president? Discuss. I assume you mean in America, as there are many female world leaders in other places. Why not?

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What's the best temperature for water in a pool? I've been in pools that are 24C and they are a little warm at first, but nice.

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Everynight I lay in bed for hours trying to fall asleep...any techniques to help me wind down quicker and quit tossing and turning? You need to train your body about sleep time. This means having a sleep routine (and this won't work immediately), such as a cup of milk, shower, then bed. Your body will get used to the routine and recognise the time is bed and sleep time. This will work better if you only use your bedroom for sleep or bed activities, not if you lie in bed to watch TV for example. Sleep research has...

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This is a serious question. My dear Australian friends, how do you feel about the Union Jack being represented in your national flag? No problem. I would like us to be a republic, but I love our flag. It represents our history, but in reality, it only represents our modern history - it completely ignores the history of Aboriginals. That in mind, the only change to our flag that I would accept would be to replace the Union Jack with the Aboriginal flag.

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Is Australia a temperate country? Or sub-tropical? The top is topical, the center is hot desert, the lower part of the mainland is temperate, the lowest part (Tassie) is colder, but not as cold as New Zealand.

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If the saying "Be thankful, somone is always in a worse position than you" is true, what kind of position is the person that is on the bottom of the list in? I believe it is true, and there is no bottom of the list as each persons idea of what is the worst thing is different. The changing definition of 'worst' allows for there to be no bottom. You may not have been looking for the airy answer I have already given, so I'll give you my other answer... Someone who is brain dead and totally physically incapacitated.

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How i can stop coming the smiley central website suddenly to my screen? Down load Firefox (free) and use that to search the net. You can get add-on programs to block certain sites and this feature would allow you to permanently block the site that the ad comes from.

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I'm asleep over your house and I am dead to the world - how do you wake me up without scarying the life out of me? Gently call your name, and gently touch your face. I would also gradually increase the light and noise in the room. Gradual as it will not scare you, your senses will just become more aware of the noise and light and you will wake up.

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What are some good seasonings to put on a Thanksgiving turkey? Every year ours is so plain and we want some more pizazz to it. A paprika salt rub would add a lot of flavour.

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A man kisses his wife good bye and leaves the house. 20 mins later, he comes across a car crash and knows that his wife is dead. How is he so sure? They were together at the same location, but traveling away from the original location in separate cars. He said bye as they were traveling separately, but was following her car - he saw her car have the accident and that is how he knows.

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Ladies: It's close to winter now, so how often do you shave your legs? Once a week, so it doesn't get too long. Maybe twice a week in summer. I never show my legs off anyway. They look nicer covered (better for everyone this way!).

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What words can you not say properly? I have trouble with 'vocabulary'

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Should ethical considerations be taken into account while investing? I believe you should consider ethics while investing. It is not as easy as it sounds when you are talking about shares though, as if you are a person who invests in the larger companies - they often own a lot of smaller subsidiaries or invest in other large companies that may well not be ethical, & it is hard to keep track of when the companies are so large. The above view came from...

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How do i get AB to let me know i have answers? There is a check-box you can click on when asking a question. Clicking this box gives you an email when you get answers. The box is directly below the text box that you write your question in, it is small, so you may have missed it.

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Is there any age that you think a person is already way too old for getting married? Not at all. Everyone enjoys a bit of company.

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Can you believe Walmart is playing Xmas music already? Sadly yes. I feel sorry for the employees having to hear Christmas music over and over right up 'til Christmas - it really tests your spirit!

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What is your favorite pizza topping if you can have as many things as you want on it? If I am making it at home myself... ham, cheese (mozzarella & parmesan), good amount of sauce, mushroom, canned asparagus, capsicum & maybe pineapple (I am getting a bit sick of pineapple). If I am buying it... ham, cheese, mushroom, pineapple, sauce & cheese.

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Should Kate Moss be idolised? Ummmm..... No. If she had made a great contribution to society that helped others, then perhaps.

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Most people would pick up a $20 bill laying on the street, but would ignore a penny. What is your bottom line - nickel, dime, quarter, one, five, or ten dollar bill? Our smallest currency is a 5c coin, and I do stop to pick them up. Every cent counts.

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How many grains in a cup of uncooked rice? Depends, is it short grain, long grain or medium grain? Is it white (slightly smaller due to processing) or brown? Have you filled the cup level, or is it overfull? Metric, imperial or coffee cup?

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Do you worry about the chemicals that are put on fruits in the grocery store to keep them looking appealing? Apples have edible wax on them, but I do prefer to wash it off. Generally, I would be more concerned about how grubby peoples hands were with all the handling involved with fruit & veg.

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If you were offered a job at AB (but accepting it would mean you couldn't bag anymore), would you accept it? Why or why not? I don't really want to live in America, and I'm not that computer savvy, so I doubt I'm eligible. I know from being here that the staff do get to bag if they want to (have time to?), so I would be pretty surprised if it wasn't allowed!

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Which Dr. Seuss character are you? http://tinyurl.com/2ks9h2 I am Thidwick the Moose (which even though I have a lot of Seuss books, I have not seen this character!).

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EATING ASPARAGUS 3 TIMES IN A ROW WHAT HAPPENS A green tinge to your urine (depending on how much you ate each time).

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Do you think its ridiculous for a teenager to not know how to wash a dish or know how to work a vacuum cleaner? Indeed. I was washing my own clothes and helping with housework at 12, and I was learning to cook too. When I was in high school I cooked dinner a couple of nights a week. I am grateful I knew how to look after myself when I moved out, as you see a lot of people who seem to have no clue.

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Are you a blusher or do you make others blush? I usually am the blusher, but on the odd occasion I can make someone else blush (but if that happens I end up blushing as well due to my naughtiness). It is odd since I am 30 and I still blush a lot, or maybe no one grows out of it - I have no idea!

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How many friends do you have on your friend thing on AB? I have 43, but a few have left AB recently. I have been thinking of deleting all friends, not to be unkind, just as it is hard to follow that many people, and I'm not really a good friend. Now that I'm a CL things seem a bit more complicated and I wonder if people want to be friends with me or if they want to curry favour in some war that I have no idea about since I'm not...

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Should flagging not be awarded points ?...seems a lot of ABers have climb the rankings through flagging and not by answering or posting questions what do you think? I think it is better for people to get points, as it helps to keep the place organised. I may be biased as I really love things that are organised! I understand your qualm, but at the same time don't feel the same way, as points are pretty pointless in the grand scheme of things. So if it helps to encourage to keep the place neat, then go for it. You can check my profile if you like, I...

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When someone annoying is talking to you, don't you wish you could just put them on mute? Totally! What a great idea, I love it! :)

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Would you give up the love of your life for a milllion dollars? No way. Money is no comfort, it can't hug you, laugh with you and listen to you.

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Would all the great members here, like to help me wish the nice Bigkado69 a very happy birthday today? Dunno if I'm great.... but here goes anyway! HAPPY BIRTHDAY Bigkado69!!! Have a good one :)

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We all make judgments, every one of us, which is fine and natural. But then, why do we decide that everyone has to know about our judgments? Why do we feel the need to make it known? (Myself included) I would suggest that people are seeking validation from others in relation to their judgment. Natural really, since we all like to be validated.

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When a high-level ABer changes their name to Anonymous for reasons other than to cease using AB, do you think they're trying to hide something or just attract attention? Depends who you mean. There have been a bunch of people just change their avatar to blue bag and go anonymous. It means you really have to miss them to find them - so that means anyone who really cared will make an effort to find out if you are OK, and the others will not matter. It has taken me a while to notice that some people left (I'm not always here a lot, so you can easily miss that...

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What sort of cheese is most common in the US and Australia? Is it still cheddar or is that a UK thing? What sort of cheeses do you have? We eat a lot of cheddar cheese, it is the main basic cheese. There is also processed cheese (a la Kraft blocks and slices). Many people love cheese and there is a wide variety of cheeses that Aussie's love (soft, hard, aged, blue, you name it, its here). The only cheese we don't have in Australia is cheese imported from France that has been made with un-pastuerised milk (against...

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What prevents you from answering this very popular AB question? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/72716 I have answered a similar one, so one posting of my picture was enough. :)

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Does anybody out there actually use calculus or trig on a regular basis? Even engineers (who might use these techniques for work) have fancy computer programs that work it our for them these days. Very expensive programs, but all the understanding is pre-programmed in, as long as you understand the principals of engineering and what you need to calculate where, and its easy (according to my Dad). I use alegbra in my work (in a lab), but not much else. If...

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What part of your body gets numb the most? My middle finger on my left hand (nearly severed it as a child) gets quite numb (not even temperature related). Otherwise, my legs and arms go numb if I bend them to an acute angle (even mildly). I am often very sore when I wake up in the mornings as I tend to curl up in my sleep.

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With respect to those who take on such responsibilities with good intentions, does not by definition, "Community Leader" means mainly someone with a bit of a God complex and a whole lot of free-time at their disposal? I can see where you are coming from with that, kind of like your local do-gooder in the community, sticking their nose in where it was not wanted. I'm hoping that doesn't describe me (no need to comment on that statement - I'm not fishing for an answer on that one), as I've never thought myself better than anyone else, and I certainly don't have a lot of free time,...

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True or False? False.

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Do you believe we are all only 7 people away from knowing everyone in the world? No, last time I heard this urban myth it was 6 people.

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Hey i'm a pisces and I've had my chart done and I act nothing like my sun moon or rising sign. I however act exactly like a libra is it possible to be a diffrent sign then the one your born as? like I said I've had my chart done many times I'm a pisces too, one that is not typical. I think that perhaps you should face the possibility that astrology is not an exact science, and it is no more effective at determining anything about your personality than silly personality mulitple choice quizes. That is just my opinion, I am not an astrologer, so someone else may come up with an answer that is more what you were after than this.

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Are you happy, now? I'm a bit each way. I'm happy & excited as I will be starting a new job soon. I am pretty sad though, as my partner had a terrible day yesterday, and I feel really bad for him. He visited a friend, and someone side-swiped his car and left no note - this is a pain as we just paid $500 excess for another issue just this week, and he was going to sell his car to make some cash so...

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I have made a batch of greengage wine which is superb - it is crystal clear, that is until I chill it in the fridge. For some reason it goes cloudy - If I leave it on the side to get back to room temperature it goes clear again? What is c It is possible the pectin in your wine is falling out of solution, but there may be other causes... Here is a page about wine making trouble shooting, it has some strategies to help... http://www.wine-making-guides.com/wine_problems.html

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Can anybody out there direct me to a gluten free vodka? Here is a link to a site that has lists of gluten free alcohols in general... http://gfkitchen.server101.com/GFAlcohol.htm There is a page specifically for vodka, and just be aware that even though this list is available, you should still check with manufacturers from time to time about the raw materials that they make vodka from, as formulations can change over time... You need to look...

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What is kind of furry, green, and if it falls out of a tree, it can kill you? An unripe coconut?

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What does Salt taste like. Can you describe it? Salt tastes like minerals, too bitter and causes your mouth to water if it is too strong. Otherwise, I would almost say that salt has no taste when there is very little, it enhances the flavour of other foods. Too much and then you taste the mineral salt taste and it is overpowering. You can get used to the flavour of salt though, and eat greater and greater amounts over time enjoying the...

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If tomorrow is Thursday then when Thursday comes tomorrow will be Friday so does tomorrow ever come? You must have missed ever hearing the anecdote "tomorrow never comes", often said by mothers when the person whom they have asked to do something says "I'll do it tomorrow".

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Is it worth going to keep fit just once a week Going to the gym, going for a walk, a run, a swim? All activity is worth it, to keep your body in good working order. Once a week may not impact a lot on your fitness, but it is better than sitting on the couch.

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How can I make a juicy and tender roast? What cut of meat is the best? Roast lamb is pretty good, as is chicken. All meats roast well, as long as you are aware of how long you need to cook it for, and if you rest the meat after cooking prior to carving.

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Should we start calling chicken breast something more appropriate for children, like chicken bosom? Not in my opinion. Breast is the appropriate word as it is anatomically correct. I groaned when I read this question - not more over the top suggestions!! I can understand it though, a bit. :)

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What's happening? Very little.

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Due to the change in altitude, would a can of shaving cream explode if you checked it with your luggage on an airplane? No, as luggage compartments are pressurised the same as the passenger area. The planes are usually a big cylinder with a pressurised area within it. That pressurised area is divided for the passengers and the cargo. I asked this same question (of an aviation industry member in person) as I thought the cargo holds would be cold, but they are under the same atmospheric conditions as the...

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Is a teacher allowed to say a child cannot go to the bathroom? I would think you need permission, but you would also think that permission would be a given. I would consider, though, how hard it may be to handle a child if they constantly need to go, there may be a point at which the frequency becomes hard to believe - like crying wolf. All the same, if you've got to go, you've got to go - and being absent for a moment is better than...

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What do you do when the person you are dating have two missing eye teeth? Nothing. I'm not a dentist, and I am also of the opinion that while appearance is important in terms of looking after your health and hygiene, if a person had bad teeth it would not diminish my love for them or my attraction to them.

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If the internet didn't exist, what would you be doing right now? Reading, watching TV. Maybe I would even get off my bum and clean something (or just generally do something more useful).

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What is in your freezer that dates back to the ice age? Some dinosaur *oh sorry chicken* nuggets that tasted like vomit and I have since not cooked them or thrown them out. I also have some fish fingers of the same age in there that I have never gotten around to eating as they really are emergency food for a really rainy impoverished day (which I hope will never come). I could also do to throw out some old chicken meat that came off some skewers...

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What is interesting on Wikipedia? I honestly find that article on Wikipedia which pertains to Wikipedia's owns faults is a great page. It shows that Wiki really is a "free speech" kind of democracy - it actually does not hide its faults from the user (nothing is perfect so admitting your faults is commendable in my mind). I don't use Wikipedia a lot at all - I usually look for sources I can verify myself...

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What is interesting on Wikipedia? Accidental double post.

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What is a good way to respond to a girl who says yes when you ask her out is w/o looking deperate? I guess you should avoid drooling or clapping your hands. A nice "thanks I'll look forward to seeing you then" would be appropriate. You do not want to look desperate but you also do not want to look uninterested.

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Where do you put an opened bottle of ketchup? I keep it in the pantry. Ketchup is fairly acidic (from both the tomatoes & the vinegar) in terms of bacterial preferences for their environment, so it is not really an issue to keep it on the bench. Mine never really lasts for all that long anyway, so it doesn't get a chance to lose quality in any way.

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How do you read lot numbers on canned food items? Each company may have a different way of recording lots. Some use date coding (a four digit number is an example of this where the first number represents the year and the last three represent the day of the year - 7307 is today), some use date coding in the form of the actual date (031107), some use a combination of the date and the processing line it was it was produced on, some use the...

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What is the speed of the 42 inch ceiling fan? Depends on the type of fan (each company probably has differenct specifications for their product), and it also depends on what speed you set it at - some have variable speeds either at set intervals or on a dimmer type switch that is often on lights.

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Do you find that you speak differently to ABers depending on who they are? (sarcasm, criticizing, etc.) I always try to be considerate no matter who I am speaking to. I may make a joke in an answer though, if I feel confident that the person who asked the question will get where I am coming from.

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Have you ever gotten stressed out because you didn't have enough candy to give to trick-or-treaters? Nah, we don't really celebrate it in Australia. Kids usually want to do it, but when you do try, usually no-one in your street is prepared as it's not Australian tradition - so the kids usually end up with nothing. That result usually leads to the kids not bothering the following year. The supermarkets are trying to get the public into it by stocking halloween lollies and pumpkins...

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Is there such a thing as a "healthy" ready meal? Depends on how exciting you want your meal, I suppose. A banana is a ready meal that is filling and healthy, but I suspect by ready meals you mean processed pre-packaged food (dinner type meals). You will really need to check the nutrition panels on individual foods to be sure. Check for salt, sugar (including high fructose corn syrup), saturated fats, total calorie content and fibre...

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I made someone upset on AB this morning because of a few honest mistakes and I hope she forgives me. Honest, I don't mean to mess up and I need you guys so that I won't blow my brains out. If I make anymore, still be there for me. We all make errors at time that we feel bad about later. It is part of being human, don't be so hard on yourself if they were honest mistakes. :)

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What did your grandfather do for a living? Mine- Real Estate Agent My Mum's Dad drove trucks in the Australian Army in WW2, then ran an appliance store and was a long term member of the Masons. My Dad's Dad was a builder and moved to Australia from Italy in the late 40's to help build a dam near Melbourne, then the family joined him, and to be honest I am not sure what else he did. He and my father were not on the best of terms. I'm...

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When I drink a hot liquid it doesnt burn me but if I spill that same liquid it scalds my skin, Why? Depends how hot you mean. I find that a comfortable drinking temperature that does not burn my mouth will also not scald my skin. I find that if a liquid is too hot it will burn my mouth and I cannot drink it. Each person may have different heat sensitivity in their mouths as opposed to on their skin, so while it may feel hot in your mouth, it feels a lot hotter on your skin, as you are...

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When you went away to a university, did you 'have' to come back? Why... do you regret it? Come back where? To home with your parents? In Australia, most people attend Uni while living at home, which I did at the start. Then I moved out and life suddenly got a lot harder and I dropped out of uni. I returned to Uni as an adult while working part-time with my partners support. I moved back home once after moving out for a few weeks, I can't remember why, then moved out again....

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Can you believe that there is actually a category on AB called "eating marijuana"... no subject of just eating though? I can believe the presence of the "eating weed" category, but there should be just an "eating" category. That is an oversight I reckon. When you think about it though, most food questions can be fitted into the current categories (although there should be a place just for eating). :) EDIT I just put in a suggestion for an Eating category in Food & Dining :) ...

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Do you think that someone who stays home, uses the computer a lot, reads, writes, and mostly keeps to his or her self is somehow "worse" than someone who goes out and socializes a lot? No, but then since I am not the most sociable person I am biased. I reckon you might get a skewed response in terms of whether this is weird as everyone here has to be inside and use a computer to participate, so your sample is fairly biased. :)

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What would you rather have: Youtube, Google or AB? To be honest I would have to pick Google, as there is so much more information on the web than what there is in the tiny portion that is AB. I like AB a lot, but sometimes you need to be practical.

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How can I get my cat to sleep in his bed? You could try putting something that smells like you in his bed (like a jumper you have worn).

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Why did the aide for the California fire victims arrive so much quicker than the aide for the Katrina victims? I guess that perhaps they learned from the Katrina experience, plus water and fire are pretty different beasts. I am sure there are other theories though.

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Do you think there are any cannibals on AB? I know of at least two cannibals. AB seems to be a meeting place for these people.

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David Beckham is fighting fit again after his most recent injury in LA. What do you think of the guy.......soccer hero or waste of space He has his place, but he is no god. He is a pretty feminine fellow, and I was surprised to hear he won British Manliest Man award.

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How do you make southern comfort? You cannot make "southern comfort". You can make whisky, and there are many recipes you could try on the net, each with a slightly different flavour. The reason you cannot make Southern Comfort is because the formulation for making it is protected commercial information, so if you had their recipe they would have no claim to being an individual product and as such would have no...

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The leftists claim to be open-minded yet they troll me unmercifully, what gives? Cowboys, this is a pretty provocative question. I think you'll get less trolls if you just leave this kind of issue alone. Sorry, that is just my thought on the issue.

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Why do we have a whole category dedicated to bananas? They are a very popular fruit. In Australia they are the top selling fruit.

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What generates a thought? I reckon any stimulus will generate a thought. If you see something it may remind you of something else, or if you hear or smell something...

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The Three Stooges, Laurel and Hardy, or Abbott and Costello? I liked Laurel and Hardy. Interestingly on the Front Bench of our Parliament we have an Abbott (Health) & Costello (Treasury) - it is scary!

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What happened to Vanilla Ice? He is still touring... check out his website... http://www.vanillaice.com/

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How do aboriginals harvest Djarg, Murrnong, Cumbungi and Ngarelior Aboriginals of which land? Aboriginal refers to native people, so you would have to be specific. Also, check your text books, this is fairly specific so the answer will probably be in your book if you have a look (indexes can help make this process easier).

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What happens if you experience engine failure while flying down the expressway? If its peak hour, you just create a jam for everyone to get around. If you are flying along, then I guess you will slow down and possibly lose control if your steering and brakes are power assisted. I would s**t myself.

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Are you proud of being Americans, English or Australians? I love Australia, and I am glad I was born here, but I am not always proud of what Australia does.

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Why is it that when you peel banana, it peels into three perfect peels? I guess you are just lucky. They are not always in threes for me. I think it has a lot to do with how a banana peel is not round, it has ridges, and the peel breaks along the lines of the ridges. The number of ridges each banana has on its peel would be related to how it formed when it was growing from the flower on the plant. There will be a range of number of ridges that all bananas fall...

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Can you name a movie that shows the Twin Towers from the World Trade Center? Sleepless in Seattle.

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Is emotional abuse still considered abuse if it's unintentional? I would say it depends. If it is the first time, and they are unaware of the tactics they are using then that one time you could let it slide. Although I would imagine that a person that uses those tactics is generally used to using them as they are effective for the abuser. If you alerted them to their behaviour and they continued it (even unintentionally) then I would label it abuse. I...

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Why is it so common to say "it is better than not existing at all"? How do we know that? What is the reasoning behind that? I have wondered this as well, and I think each person has a different point at which they think some life is better than no life. I think the reasoning behind it is complex. Firstly, if you are alive your loved ones have not yet lost you, so they would cling to that. Then you have examples of people who have what some others would consider to be terrible conditions to live with, and they...

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Do you know how many numbers + letters there are on your license plate? No need to give out the number, just a YES or NO will do..........................M.C.S. Indeed. The number of letters and digits is uniform across the state. I have not invested any energy in recalling my actual current numberplate, but I recall the last one really well as I use it as my password on my work computer. It is like I only have room for 1 numberplate in my mind as before I used that as a password I easily recalled what my numberplate was.

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Do you think too much? Way too much, and I don't think its healthy. My theory is... people that think less are happier in general as they analyze their lives, themselves and their mistakes less. Of course there are happy thinkers, this is just a general theory. :)

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Should women drink alcohol at all during pregnancy? Depends on the health organisation you refer to. Some Health Organisations in some countries recommend no more than a minimal amount and some countries have made more recent decisions about this and have moved toward total abstinence during pregnancy, as they cannot really test for what is an acceptable level. I would err on the side of caution and avoid alcohol.

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Do you think hope is a good thing or a bad thing? Why? I think it is good and bad. It is good as it can keep you going when times are tough, but it can be bad if nothing good ever eventuates for you as then the hope kind of feels pointless. I guess it depends what the hope is for. If you are hoping for a good life - then your definition of what a good life is can make or break the experience, if you are hoping for a new bike as a present - then...

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Goodnight, sleep tight, don't let the bugs bite. Do you want them to bite? I'd rather not have them bite. I like to sleep peacefully, not fight for sleep while being itchy!

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You'd rather be with someone who's filthy rich but you don't love or poor but you really love? Poor and in love. I had the opportunity to go the other way and I could not live with myself if I had chosen that path. This path gives me more self-respect.

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Do you make sure not to use a vocabulary that is to large for AB when asking or answering questions or simplify the words? As we have so many different levels of education here on AB. I use the proper language and may simplify it as well if need be. I only use bigger words in questions that warrant them, like questions about science, as then you need to use proper terms and explain them as well. Otherwise, I moderate my word usage the same as when I am talking in person.

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AnswerBag, answerbag, Answerbag, AB, ab, or? I use Answerbag or AB, as it is more to my liking.

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Do you ever wonder what type of people are answering your questions? Indeed. I wonder what kind of room they are in, what they do when not on the net, what other stuff they might browse while on AB, all kinds of things. I often wonder if people understand what I feel behind my answers, by this I mean do others understand if I am making a joke or being serious, etc.

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What is the last thing you would want to do in an exam? Have a sudden urge to go to the loo with a messy stomach issue... Suddenly needing to vomit would not be good either.

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May I please have your forgiveness for being such an idiot and posting the same question a couple of times? My bad, so sad! You can and have. I understand that sometimes people really want to get an answer as fast as possible, or maybe your computer was wrecking havoc with your questioning. It doesn't matter why, it matters that you care. :)

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Why is it that although my co-worker says she does not feel attraction towards me, she seems to always be flirting with me. It's driving me nuts, when she playfully touches my leg, gives a high-five & locks her fingers w/mine. Is she playing hard to get? I doubt she is playing hard to get if she said she is not attracted (although some people are odd, and anything is possible!). I think your co-worker probably just doesn't know another more appropriate way to behave with members of the opposite sex. Some people flirt to get positive attention and it has nothing to do with the subject of their flirtation (which is why being flirty all the...

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When you first came on AB, do you remember who the first AB user you used to talk to? i remember It would have been superpanda or boredasmustard (no longer with us on AB, sadly). Nevets, stableboy and a few others were also lovely to me. :)

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Do you still use your VCR? Indeed, I actually just looked away from the computer monitor to check that it was still set to tape a program. They still work well. My partner and I are in the dark ages with an old analogue TV, no access to digital TV, no pay/cable TV. We do have a DVD player, but it cannot record.

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Can books change your outlook on life? Absolutely. Books can explain things in a way sometimes that people cannot do when speaking. A person also tends to be more open to changing their mind about something if they have chosen to read about that topic I would think.

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When opening cans do you use an electric can opener or a manual one? I much prefer a good manual one. There is too much electric crap that needn't be electric. I can see the point if you have arthritis or some other issue that prevents you from using your hands, but otherwise, manual is a more sensible option to me. They seem to work better than electric ones too.

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When you have a day off from work, do you go to sleep early the night before and wake up early to enjoy the day off as long as possible, or do you stay up very late and enjoy time and sleep in the next morning? Usually stay up a little later and get up a bit later if possible. I don't generally like to sleep too late and miss the day, and I'm not a night time person, so I never stay up really really late anyway. :)

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One of the justifications GWB is using for invading Iran is avoiding World War III. If Iran was capable of doing this, wouldn't starting a war with the country spark it off? I think his justification runs in relation to their potential ability to wage world war three, not their current ability, thus GWB thinks - get in now before they are too powerful. I may be wrong in that assessment. I think you are correct though in your questioning, as Iran does have allies who they could get help from, so invading Iran seems like a really really really stupid thing to do....

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Where is the user formerly known as Boredasmustard? Sadly I have no useful answer, but I did want to say I knew she started a new account, but I have not seen it in use for a while. I hope she is OK.

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Australians: Why have you not domesticated the kangaroo to be your pet yet? And bonus question: have you ever ridden in ones pouch? Some things are better left alone. We do farm them in places for meat, and also cull them generally and use the meat. Some animals are too wild to be domesticated and these are a fine example. Being tamed (which is possible) and being domesticated are different. Some kangaroos live in harmony with humans in a pet like existence but they are still wild and the human needs a license for it....

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Have you heard of TURKISH DELIGHT and do you know where I can buy some? Indeed. It is very nice. First, look in a confectionery shop, they should have nice proper turkish delight. Second, look anywhere you can get confectionery or continental foods. You can also get chocolate coated turkish delight which I personally prefer.

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Standing in a long queue at a department store,do you sometimes think "do I really need this item now?" and put the product down and leave the store or continue to stand in the queue? Nah, I stay there. If I didn't really need it I wouldn't be buying it, I have no spare cash to waste. I also used to work in the supermarket and understand how hard it is on registers when there is not enough staff - so I have a bit more sympathy. Profit is the motive of existence for these large stores (and for any business) so most stores are the same for lack of staff these...

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Have you ever seen your Dad cry? When? No, I have never seen my father cry, but that does not mean I have not seen him feeling deep emotion. I can't really imagine him crying, but if his children or mother died I could see it happening.

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Do you drink Earl Grey tea? No. I don't like the flavour of Earl Grey. Others teas I find a lot more enjoyable. Plain black tea, or darjeeling tea is nice.

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Is there any benefits to Darjeeling Tea? Indeed, although the benefits are not particular to darjeeling tea. All tea has some good side benefits, including anti-oxidants and other components that are now thought to be "calming".

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Does standing in front of a microwave while it is on cause your innards harm? No, the electromagnetic radiation emitted from a microwave is less than what come out of your TV. Electromagnetic radiation is not great, but there is a lot of it already around you, so I would not worry specifically about the microwave. Here is a web-link to a reputable source of additional information. http://tinyurl.com/yut3jn

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Is Mexican an offensive term for someone who eats beans? I guess it depends. For me, I would be offended if I had never seen you before, and you walked past me eating beans and called out "mexican" - I would be offended as I would have no idea what the hell you meant. Many cultures eat beans for starters, and if you say it in a certain way it could sound as though it were a put-down. Of course, if you were my friend, I would probably...

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What sport does Casey Stoner play? Casey Stoner rides motorcycles. He started with 125 or 250cc, where he was fast, but crashed a lot, since coming to MotoGP he has kept the speed and is managing to crash a lot less. He is also a newly-wed at 22.

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Why does a foster child have to have its own room?why cant it share? I think that for a child to be in foster care some bad times may have happened to the child. Maybe that means they are better off in a room on their own as they may need special attention for particular needs related to their upbringing (or lack thereof). Maybe with some kids sharing would benefit them, I would approach each situation with open eyes and act appropriately to the needs of the...

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Are there any musicians turned murderers? Would you count Phil Spektor as a murderer since he had a hung jury in his recent case, and would you also count him as a musician since he was actually a producer?

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Do you feel the new feedback system on Ebay has improved the quality of transactions ( speed of delivery , quality of item etc. )? I can't see that it has made any difference. Things like speed of delivery and correct descriptions of items are always going to depend on the human who sends & describes the item, and since humans are of varying reliability, then the quality of transactions will also be variable. No feedback system can really alter that. It also appears to me that the only people who see the new...

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Which levels qualify as "congratulatable"? Sage or Maestro I suppose. It seems like every second question is a congratulations lately, though.

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How is cultural diversity reflected in divorce|? The actual process of divorce has different meaning in different cultures. Some cultures frown upon divorce, some cultures allow divorce after a short ceremony, some after a long time period.

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Is beer hydrating? No, alcohol has a dehydrating effect, and the water in the beer cannot outweigh the effects of the alcohol. Processing alcohol in your liver uses water.

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How do you get your mind off temptation? Hard work is a good distraction and useful too.

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At what temperature does rennin work best? My first question is in regard to the use of the rennin, are you using it for cheesemaking or something else? Rennets are enzymatic preparations that clot milks. All mammals product rennets, and their optimal operating temperature is different depending on the mammal it has come from and what application you are using it for. In relation to it's natural digestive function, rennin...

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What is the best thing about men? Their ability to make others feel safe. Mothers have this ability too, but otherwise men seem really good at that.

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Which word can go before the words lounge, oil, republic and split? Banana. No idea why banana and oil fit but they seem to anyway.

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Wut do you call someone who is sexually attracted to frying pans? A freak?

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Do you still answer a question even if it's obviously not directed at you? For example: Ladies, do you love your bf? Men, do you love your gf? Teens, do you love doing your homework? Sometimes, it depends, sometimes people generalise in their question and more people can answer it than just those asked to by the questioner.

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Whats the name of the street you live on? I live where the streets have no names.

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Would you be interested in having me create a custom Answerbag profile for you? It would be my pleasure. I'd love to see what you would come up with Retro! Count me in (although I realise you have had a lot of requests so if you never get around to it that's cool too!). :)

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If you were walking at lunch with a male and female co-worker and the male pulled down his shorts and exposed his hairy buttocks to both the ladies, what would be your opinion of him? That he was a few sandwiches short of a picnic - or a totally outrageous person that has no idea about what is socially acceptable! I would probably laugh too.

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Eli Lies has just become a Maestro in addition to being a fine Community Leader. How about some thanks to Eli being an outstanding answerbagger? Whoo Hoo!! Congratulations to you Eli :)

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If a person is bald and there blood gets in your body can you grow bald? No, baldness is genetic (passed on from the mother). Blood cells do not live all that long and do not influence how hair follicles produce hair.

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Why has everyone smashed watermelons all over the ground today? It is related to the new moon and warding off evil spirits. They can often be pumpkins filled with red spice to better resemble watermelons. Check out this link... http://tinyurl.com/38p3rf

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I'm taking a little AB break! Will you check my profile to see an update on why I'll be gone? Enjoy your break Momma Bear. Parental visits can be good and bad at the same time. I hope it goes well for you. I just visited my Dad recently and we are getting on better than in my whole life prior to now and I am not really deserving either. Happy days!

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Where do all the birds go when it's raining really hard? Into the trees. You can see them sometimes all hunched up with their wings protecting themselves from the rain as best they can. Their feathers usually are waterproof so they don't get wet anyway, and are OK in the weather.

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Did anyone counts number of question asked on ab? Indeed, the system automatically numbers the questions as they are asked. If you see this in the url "www.answerbag.com/q_view/xxxxxx" where the x's are is a 6 digit number, you will find that is the number of the question - your question is number 436783.

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Ok ive been gone awhile and i dont know to many new people but for the old then do you miss me?.lol Don't know if I count as an "old"! It is nice to see you roaming the halls of AB again. I hope all has been going well, and that we see a bit more of you around here! :)

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Looks like we missed congratulating bigkado69 when he turned Sage - anyone want to give him a high five, better late than never? Belated congrats Kado!! I hope all is well for you and that you have been enjoying the summer (I think if I am correct winter is not your favourite season). :)

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Why aren't walnuts as common in chocolate as other nuts? It could be their cost, or availability. I don't think it is related to people being allergic to them as a lot of people are allergic to peanuts and they are quite popular in chocolates.

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What impresses you most about a person? When they do what they say they are going to do & when they treat others with consideration and respect. I am always impressed by knowledge, but that doesn't mean as much to me as the above items.

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What is your favorite flavor of frozen yogurt Raspberry would make me pretty happy! :) Banana would go down a treat as well.

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Does anyone else have a problem with certain types of bottled water that have that really strong weird aftertaste? I do, I find it is directly related to the levels of minerals and salts in the waters. I make sure I read the label to ensure it is "pure" water and not "mineral" or "spring" water. Check the levels of minerals if it is on the label against a bottle of mineral or spring water to ensure the levels are lower. Chilling these waters can help a bit, but I just avoid...

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Should they put a health warning on junk food? I think a cultural change is needed more... otherwise... I think the red/amber/green light labeling system could really help a lot, as that system takes into regard the whole food product and lets you easily whether it is an "eat often/sometimes/rarely" food easily. It is better than the current system where companies label their products in ways that are a bit deceptive (like...

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Is a relationship in trouble if both partners start sleeping in different rooms? Depends upon how you came to be sleeping apart. If it is so everyone can sleep better due to a snorer, or medical reasons, or just general comfort, and each party has happily agreed to it, then I can't see that there would be a problem. If you both retire to separate rooms out of anger, then I would suggest there is an issue.

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Is clarified butter really better for you? Kdogg's answer was great - but he neglected to mention that while it may be a safer alternative for the lactose intolerant it is still saturated fat (bad for heart health) and will still add a lot of calories to your diet.

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Are there any particular sounds or smell that makes you hungry? Sizzling sounds when accompanied by food smells - that really gets my mouth watering if the food smells good. Usually anything being baked in an oven will make me hungry too.

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I am not big on congrats but I feel a need to congratulate pattijo for being the finest, least judgemental, most warmhearted, kindest, and most special person at answerbag. Is she special, or what? She is indeed a very special warm hearted lady. But she knows I think that of her already :)

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Is truth synonymous with honesty? No, an honest person may believe they know the truth and tell it as such, but they may be deluding themselves, or ignorant of the actual truth.

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Is it possible to build heaven on earth? I'm too cynical to say yes. I think that with Heaven being something no one on earth really can describe accurately, everyones ideas of what heaven is would be wildly different, thus you could not please everyone. Heaven is unattainable on earth in the same way Utopia is.

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Do you always bake your cookies from scratch? Not always, but I often bake biscuits. Home made biscuits are delicious, and when I give them to other people they really seem to appreciate it.

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Do you have webcams set up to watch either what is happening in your home or outside your home while you are gone? No, but I'd love to see what mischief the cats get up to when we are not at home. Sometimes there are telltale messes that indicate some sort of nuttiness has happened, and my partner and I have said many a time it would be good to see what had occurred.

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How different would our country be if people got as excited about political debates as the do about football games? The way things are now - the world would be full of people who felt let down and abused, as politicians treat people as though they are stupid, lie and go back on their words.

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How many calories have you consumed today? It's 9.20am, and I have had 1 and a half cups of tea (white with sugar). I am about to go eat breakfast with my Mum, so who knows how the day will go from here on in!

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Why did a chunk of my quesitons get deleted!? (A few i asked earlier) Perhaps you had asked some duplicate questions and they have been merged. If that happened you should get some emails telling you so. Otherwise I would put in a report to feedback (at the bottom of any AB page) and ask about it. Make sure you check the "I want a reply" box when you report it.

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Are carbohydrates the body's enemy? No, your bodies primary source of energy is glucose (which all carbohydrates break down into). Your brain cannot survive without carbs. Your body will turn protein and body tissue into carbs if you do not eat them, it is called ketosis, and it is not a healthy state to remain in for a long period.

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Can a person make their life longer or shorter by exercise and good living, or is the time of your death predestined? I guess it depends on what kind of death is pre-determined for you. If your time is because of an accident at an early age, then exercise and diet will just give a person more energy and quality of life while they are here. If your pre-determined death is due to disease, then maybe you can put it off a little. I'm not really sure, even as a trained nutritionist!

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Are you wearing your boobs today? Indeed. I never take them off. If I took them off I would lose them, much like the guy in that song "Detachable Penis" by King Missile.

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Has anyone ever pressed the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button on Google? Sometimes I do it, but most of the time I avoid it.

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Can you make up a word (pronouncable not just gibberish) that google can't find? My name yields no results. Other than that I am out of new fangled words.

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If money were not an issue, would you still work? I think you will find most people do. It is also known as un-paid overtime. Sadly I partake in that particular form of unpaid work. I think I would volunteer if I had the time. I would like to read aloud newspapers for the blind association radio station one day.

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Is it just me, or is the flab on your calf muscles strangely boob-like? Thank-god it is just you, the flab on my calves is not at all boob-like! :)

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Do you make an effort to be idiosyncratic? No need to try, I have natural idiosyncrasies. I have many little things ;)

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What really matters? The ones you love matter the most.

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Does your Answers thingy sometimes 'lie'? Occasionaly mine doesn't light up when I have an answer, and I find it by searching through AB. Thankfully, mine seems pretty reliable. It would annoy me if I had to search for the answers. Can you check your watch list for your questions to see if they have answers? Or click on the questions link in your profile to see the list of questions you have asked to check their answers? That might be quicker for you.

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Where is the vanity? In the mirror ;) and put your pants back on!!!

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I am an American, my finace is Australian. If he comes to the US and we get married in Las Vegas, is it recognized as a legal marriage in Australia? As in can i get a legal spousal visa to go live with my new husband in his own country? You will find that the Australian Government generally recongises overseas marriages, as long as they are legal marriages. I have attached two links, one detailing the legality of your marriage, and another for spousal visa conditions. Good luck with it, and welcome when you get here! :) http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/marriage_os.html ...

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What does sarcasm taste like? Vinegar - sharp & acidic.

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Do you agree with this statement? - Only the curious have something to find. Why or why not? I disagree. I think that a person who has their eyes and mind open will find things. Curiosity helps and is good, but anyone can stumble on anything if they are open to it.

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Isn't the weekend great? I have loved weekends a lot ever since I started working the average Mon-Fri work week. Prior to that weekends meant working. Shame weekends aren't longer!

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Who is the Premier of Queensland? Anna Bligh (as of very recently).

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Why don't I like Mondays? Monday's often signify the start of the week, which in turn symbolises the passing of time. Maybe you don't like monday's as you don't like how fast life is rushing by.

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Why do hangnails hurt so much. Why does getting one wet make it hurt more? When your brain receives the same signals from your body all the time (example here being hangnail pain) it starts to ignore it if the stimulus is low level. When you get the hangnail wet it usually means a change in temperature on the hangnail from the water (unless the water is tepid) as well as physical stimulus from the sensation of the water touching the hangnail. This new stimulus...

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Can someone please explain backing into parking spaces? Why do that? I like to reverse in as it makes going home faster and easier from wherever I am. I also back in at home as it makes going easier when I leave. Backing in is easy, and once you get the knack it is no slower than driving in and then backing out. I think that it is safer as well, as one of the other answers pointed out.

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Should you tell your boss if you accept a second job? I think you should, as sometimes it means you can no longer be available at certain times. I think it would not be bad to hide it if you really needed the money and it was against your first companies policy (which I have experienced before).

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Women: do you take a pregnancy test after every time you have sex? Should you? No way. That would cost a heap. There is no reason to do medical tests unless there are symptoms that indicate a need to do a test.

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I barely knew him but Blank Savage seemed like one of the nicest guys I ever knew! Do you think we could point up his profile to make him an honorary Guru? That sounds like a very friendly thing to do, to show respect. :) Will do right now :)

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How many singles do you have to sell to get to number one? More than anyone else that week. Top number of sales is the top number of sales no matter how small a number you have sold.

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Why can't she let her past behind her? She keeps pictures of her wedding in mour bedroom draws, and keeps talking about past relatioships all the time. She wont break ties with her first lover and has cheated with him on her other relationships. I guess she does not want to leave the past behind or it is too painful for her to face up to working through it. Sounds like this lady would be a good one to stay away from as it seems her focus is not you or the future.

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Congratulations to Firebrand for becoming our very first Swami of Answerbag! Who else would like to congratulate Firebrand for making history on becoming a Swami ? Congratulations Firebrand and great job! Whoo Hoo Firebrand!!! You are a great lady and I am glad to have taken part in some of your contributions to AB. :)

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What was your biggest fear about turning 30? That I would not sort my self out and have better 30's than 20's (it's my aim to have my 30's be a better decade than my 20's). I have only been 30 for 6 months, but some things are going better (I can't really expect total improvement in a short time frame), so I'll keep trying and hopefully life will keep improving (or least my approach to life will keep...

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If you had to choose one abilty to lose which would it be, deaf or blind. Why? I think being deaf would be worse. I love music and the ability to communicate. In regards to blindness, it runs in my family (as we get older) so I have seen some beautiful examples of graceful blindness. I see the challenges as well, but the grace with which they have been greeted with inspires me and helps me with what will probably happen to me when I get older. Hopefully a cure for...

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Should the teammates of Marion Jones be asked to return their gold medals that they won on the U.S. relay team with her to the Olympic Committee? This is a hard one, it is really unfair for her teammates as they are not the ones who cheated. I guess that her cheating means that the entire teams efforts have been thwarted, so returning the medals is the right thing to do, it is just so unfair though.

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I am on top of the grounds of earth, but yet, I am at the bottom of a human. I feel like I'm stuck like a sandwhich, and I assist humans for transportation. What am I? A shoe?

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Have you ever tried coconut water? I did in Singapore as a child. I did not like it at all at that time, and not being big fan of coconut as an adult I would probably not enjoy it now (although I would try it just to be sure!). :)

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Do you find that there are some AB'ers that even though you disagree with their views, you respect them? Indeed. I respect a person who can state their views without malice and who can understand that others have different viewpoints. It is the people who push a view no matter what that lose my respect.

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Do you check out the profile of AB members that want to be added to your friends list, before you click to accept them? Or do you give them the benefit of a doubt...? I do, if I do not already know them. Usually I check to see if there overall % is OK to me, if they seem like a good regular contributor, no worries - I'll add you :)

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Why do we automatically shut our eyes when we sneeze and why is it impossible to keep them open? From what I understand it is a reflex to keep your eyes inside your head. There is a lot of force involved in sneezing :)

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My wife told me that eating apples &/or bananas right before you sleep is bad. I have also heard this from my parents. Why CAN'T I eat them before sleeping? There is no real biological reason. People used to think that your food would not digest properly (and those prone to reflux will generally find it worse when lying down), and you would sleep badly as your body was busy digesting food. Anytime is a good time to eat fruit.

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Help! the yankees are about to lose! what should i do? Take your pants off & run down the street screaming? Have a drink I suppose (tea or an alocolic beverage to calm down).

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Do you ever think about any ABers when you are out with your friends and family? Indeed, I always want to share anecdotes from AB, or talk about what I have learned and what people have said. Sadly, I end up looking a bit silly, so I try to keep AB to myself (and my partner who gets no choice in hearing about AB!).

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Is AB-Joel in your list of friends? No, but I have seen him in plenty of people's lists. I reckon he probably gets enough requests without me adding to it, so I just leave it alone, and I am happy with that :)

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Can you test positive for cocaine just by holding it If a surface swipe is done for the presence of drugs - yes you can get caught from just touching cocaine. This is the kind of preliminary test they do at customs in airports. It would usually indicate a need for further investigation and would not make you guilty per se. A blood test for cocaine would not show that you had been only holding the drug.

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Doing a evaluation on yourself, do you honestly think you need to lose weight? Yes, I could do with losing about 10kg. I am chubby and am not fitting into all my clothes anymore and am feeling uncomfortable. I am (according to BMI) just over the borderline of overweight/healthy weight, so now is the time to get into action before I get any bigger and it gets any harder.

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In your opinion, if you were to intersect an infinite line at ANY point, would you have bisected it (divided it exactly in half) seeing as both sides still carry on infinitely in one direction? This is enough to explode my brain, but I think I agree that it would be bisecting. The real question is - can you halve something that is infinite, since you cannot see the start or finish? Where is the middle? :) Great question!

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"Because I said so." "Because I'm the mother/father." What are your feelings on statements like these? Did your parents use them? Do you? Are they legit or do they teach kids that when you grow up, rules don't matter and adults get to be arbitrary? I think that a proper explanation can work better, but little kids don't always respond to reasoning and logic. I think if used in moderation there is no issue. If the reason for everything is the aforementioned statements then over time I think it can lead to the child not understanding that there are good reasons to follow rules sometimes!

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My dog is losing a lot of water from the mouth and he's puking. I don't understand what's wrong with him, he's not acting sick, but water is just running from his mouth and I don't know what to do. Do any of you guys know? Sounds like if it is worrying you then you need to take your dog to the vet to get him checked out. I know it is not cheap to visit the vet, and I hate taking my cats to the vet due to the cost and discomfort for the animals, but the vet will know best how to treat your dog.

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How would you classify the reaction between hydrogen chloride and water to form hydrochloric acid? (ie. What reaction type is it?) The way you write it makes it appear to be a simple addition reaction, where two substances react to form one substance with no by-product. If water vapour or hydrogen or oxygen are a separate by-product of this reaction then you may be talking about a substitution reaction.

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What are short-time side effects of sugar? An increase in energy, and an increase in activity from your pancreas in order to balance your subsequent high blood sugar.

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Does Rum lose its potency after its been opened? No, the alcohol content should remain relatively steady. Flavour is a whole other story though!

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Do you have a fringe? Nah, haven't had one since I was a teenager. I don't think fringes suit me, & I can go a lot longer between hairdresser visits without the fringe too!

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How do I become a Community Leader? I think it just takes time and good contributions. If you are a person that has a lot of verbal disagreements that border on offensive it would make this goal a lot more difficult, but otherwise, a calm mind and good contributions over time can do it. It also helps if other people suggest that you would be good. Keep in mind that there is limited need for CL's, so the number of them is...

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What is it about a movie that makes it enjoyable for you? A number of things, not necessarily all together in the same film. Humour, a good laugh can overcome many other faults (like a lack of storyline). Good characters, if you care about the character the film is usually more enjoyable. A good story, this is always the clincher of a great film. If it hooks you in then that is great! :)

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It's not another Sage. No! It's a GURU! Who wants to celebrate the arrival of Guru #4. PATTI JO? YEAH!!!!! Whoo Hoo!!!!! Pattijo is such a lovely lady, with such a kind heart. I am grateful to count her as a friend. Congratulations Pattijo!! :)

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Isn't *blaming* someone for being gay kind of like *blaming* someone for having red hair? I totally agree with that sentiment. Great question. I hope it makes some people think :)

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What would you build if you had a never-ending supply of Lego? A galactic city on a faraway planet, with all sorts of crazy buildings and gadgets. I love lego (I'm a 30 year old female & I know this is not a regular 30-year old female pastime!), and I would be have loved to have a job building lego displays for Legoland. Great question, and sorry my juvenile side is coming through so strong!

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I've never owned a credit card in my life and don't ever want one. I've just heard too many stories about people getting in severe dept. Does this make me strange? No, it makes you intelligent, as you have been able to learn from other peoples mistakes. It is not like a person needs a credit card, and if you need to purchase stuff online or through the mail, there are debit cards now that have the same functionality now as credit cards, so there is no need to get in debt. Credit cards are not all bad if a person has self control, it is just that...

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Do you usually add extra Parmesan cheese to your Italian dishes, maybe even before you taste it? A little, a lot? I add heaps of parmesan to my italian dishes - a lot after cooking with pasta, and a good amount throughout with risotto or lasagne. I love the flavour of parmesan, so I can safely say I have never added too much as there is not such as thing as too much parmesan!

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Do you have a scalloped potatoes recipe, not involving mushrooms, that you'd be interested in sharing? Layer sliced potato with lightly fried bacon and onion. Add to this equal quantities of milk and cream with some herbs (oregano or thyme is nice) enough to just cover your layered potato, add grated cheese to top. Bake until golden on top or potato is cooked.

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Things you should not do while high or intoxicated: Sign a loan agreement.

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I just joined answerbag yesterday and I have answered several questions. Why have I not gotted any points for my answers? Your answers look fine and it also looks like you have a few points now. Just be patient and the points will flow as long as your contributions are genuine. :) Welcome!

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Can you settle a bet between me and my friend Sarah? She says we will def get 20 responses to this, I say we def won't. If we DON'T get 20 responses, then she has to give me $200, but if we DO get 20 responses then I have to run NAKED down my own block! Looks like you kind of want to run down the street naked. You certainly didn't set a difficult target.

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Did you get stoned on the way to see Cheech & Chong's *Up In Smoke* in 1978? I probably would have had I'd been the age I am now, then. I was 1 in 1978! :)

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Marion Jones has admitted to steroid use before the 2000 Sydney Olympics. your thoughts? I think that she should lose her medals she got in that Olympics. There are people who can do it without drugs and this just makes their efforts wasted.

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You have just started running a marathon, what is your estimated time for completion? Assuming I have trained for it, 3 hours would be nice. I know it can be done much faster (and much slower) but 3 hours seems like a good challenge for a newbie!

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If you are going into a movie theater and you have boxes of candy from the dollar store in your pockets, can the management confiscate your candy? Only if that is their policy to do so and they catch you. When you enter private property you are usually doing so under the assumption that you follow any set rules. I think a smart theater would let you in with your lollies regardless of rules in order to retain your custom.

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Does anyone use Blackle, Google's new energy saving search engine? I have not, as I have an LCD screen, thus there is no actual energy saving. It does help save a tiny bit of energy if you have an old style tube screen.

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Is it OK to cook a frozen steak or is it important to thaw it first? You can cook frozen meat, but how well it will cook will depend on how big the cut is. A small thin steak will thaw ok as it cooks, without burning the outside if you are careful. A thick steak might end up very rare in the middle when the outside looks good (if you like a rare steak then I guess that is OK too).

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Is chamomile tea beneficial to good health? I would indirectly yes, and in two ways. Firstly, chamomile tea can calm you down, reduced stress on your body will help you stay healthy longer. Secondly, it would displace other less healthy beverages such as coffee and soft drinks from your diet as you can only drink so much in a day.

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What makes people introverted or extraverted; Is this learned behavior? I think some of it is innate, and some is learned, but to what proportion I do not know. I say some is innate as families with many siblings can show that some people from the same environment can be outgoing or shy within the same family (I say this from observation during life). I reckon your environment will alter the degree to which a person expresses their innate personality.

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Do you like Weekends better than Weekdays... or are they all the same? Since I work Monday to Friday weekends are the best days of the week for me (except payday which is once a month).

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Wanna buy a monkey? No way. Monkeys scare me. I think they are way too cunning and cheeky (and they can hurt you!). I reckon they are better off in zoos or in the wild than being kept as pets :)

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I've been up for less than an hour, and I already feel like today is never gonna end. Has this happened to you? How did you handle it? Yes, I felt that just this week. I have been visiting my Dad, and as much as I love him I really missed my partner a lot and the day before I was due to go home felt totally endless. Thankfully you can't stop time from passing so as slow as it goes as least it still goes! I handle days like that by trying to keep busy and distracting myself with house work (or proper work if it is a...

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Why do people think that a 6 or 8 or 10 day week would be better than the 7 day week we observe? Who on earth thinks that!! I think it is fine how it is. I would prefer to have three day weekends every week, but it is how it is, and it would be a real mess to change it now.

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Im from the philippines, Im new on ebay and i want to sell stuff... How do I send the item to the bidder??How do i ship it? You will have to use either the post or a freight forwarding company such as FedEx or DHL. They will all ship worldwide for differing prices. Check out google for their websites and you will find that shipping items internationally is really easy, as long as you declare all items for customs appropriately, do not ship illegal items, and do not wrongly declare any dangerous goods. Good luck...

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Why do some auto technicians, mechanics and shop owners pay too much for their automotive repair tools by purchasing them on mobile tool trucks? I would suggest that convenience is the main reason. Sometimes a tool van might drop by and have a tool that a mechanic thinks, well "he's here now, and it saves me going out to get the tool" and buys the tool. I think you will also find that price is not really an issue as when you are in business your tools of trade are a tax deductible purchase (at least they are in...

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Has answerbag ever said this to you? To make sure everyone gets their chance to ask a question, we ask that you post no more than 5 questions within 15 minutes. Please try posting your question again later! No. I don't ask all that many questions.

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Does the AB points fairy visit you while you're asleep? :) Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Depends how much time I spend on AB during the day! :) It is cool to wake up and see you've gotten some feedback overnight.

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What would you do if you found that your partner had been carrying on an online love affair and was travelling to another city to meet his or her lover? I'd be both surprised and devastated. I don't know what actual action I would or could take. I would just have to accept that I was not the one for him anymore and move on.

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Do you send birthday cards to people that are not in your immediate family? Such as cousins, neices, and sister in laws? Nah, I'm pretty stingy with cards. I give people a call, but cards and gifts for immediate family and close friends only. I don't have a lot of cash to splash.

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Do you know where my glasses are? In the car or on top of your head. Another thought... did you check the fridge? (anything is possible)

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How often do you go ctrl+alt+del? Rarely, I only do it when programs don't respond, and I finally have this computer working OK! At work I do it to lock my workstation - I am supposed to do it each time I leave my desk, but I hardly ever bother - my boss uses some files on my desktop to print labels, so I leave it open (I am away from my desk a lot as my job is primarily lab based).

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You're leaving? Nah, I'm gonna stick around like a bad smell!

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I have about a 16week old kitten but I can't seem to get her to go in the litter box. I have 2 cats so thought if she had her own then maybe ,but no, she goes right beside it. I've changed litter brands. washed and rewashed both boxes but to no avail any I have not been this unlucky thankfully, but do you put your kitten in the tray after eating? Often they go to the loo after eating and if you consistently place them there after eating it can really help to reinforce the training. When I got a second cat, we got a second tray for her to use, but instead the two cats share a tray (which really surprised me!).

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Is it true that many cats are lactose intolerant (or can't digest milk)? All cats are lactose intolerant. They do not have the correct enzyme in their gut (lactase) to break down the cow milk sugar. It will give them the runs. You can give them tiny amounts of cow based dairy (cheese contains little lactose but is high in fat) but it is easier to avoid it. You can get specially formulated cat milks that do not contain lactose.

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My cat is a big fatty. I just bought Purina One healthy weight formula. Will this work? It will if you ensure your cat is not getting food from other sources and if you keep up the portion control. A lot of fun playtime is good too.

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Cat owners: How much does your cat weigh? I've got a fat boy - 9 kilos (large frame and overweight)... and a little girl - 4 kilos (normal to small healthy weight cat). I have tried to put the fat one on a diet but he gets shockingly obnoxious! You'd think I never fed him the way he goes on. My partner also gives him snacks of our food when we eat which does not help (it is no issue with the small cat as she seems not to...

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Does anyone else think that some comments deserve more points than questions or answers? Absolutely. There are some really thoughtful comments that sometimes answer a question better than some of the provided answers.

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What does it mean when a cat smells like cat litter? Your cats litter needs changing. Your cat is probably going a bit nuts if its litter box is that bad.

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How can an atheist respond to "God Bless you"? Well, I'm not a hard line non-believer, but I also don't follow anything. I would say "thank-you" politely, and leave it at that. If a person means it with sincerity then why bring any negativity into it?

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Is cold cereal with low-fat or non-fat milk REALLY a nutritious breakfast, or is it primarily empty calories? Depending on your choice of cereal the answer to that is yes or no. If you choose a cereal that is whole grain, like muesli (there are many other whole grain cereals) and low in sugar and fat, then it is indeed a good start to the day. If you choose a sugary breakfast made primarily from processed grains then it is not as good (but it has been shown that any breakfast is better than no...

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Have you ever gotten "in trouble" with AB for giving one person too many + ratings? Yeah, but not so much lately as I am not here a lot! :)

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What are energy nutrients? Nutrients that provide energy are fats (the most energy dense), alcohol, carbohydrates and protein. Micro-nutrients such as the B vitamin group (and others) help your body to utilise the energy.

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What did the people use for writing before china invented paper? Rock, bark, stone tablets. Anything you can think of that is flat and was around prior to paper.

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Do cats get moody when they feel that things are changing? Mine do, and I understand that cats in general are not comfortable with change.

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Why is MSG so delicious? I personally would not say that MSG on its own is delicious, it is MSG's ability to enhance the flavours of other foods that makes it groovy. It's like salt, on its own its not that flash, add it to others foods and yum!

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Are you courteous? I hope so. I try to be courteous. I believe in general that you catch more flies with honey, so a smile and a helping hand never hurts anyone. :)

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What are some not-too-time-consuming ideas for baked potato fillings (something a bit more original than grated cheese or baked beans - preferably vegetarian)? I think some fried onion, garlic, spinach and tomato would do the trick quite nicely (with the aforementioned cheese of course!). It is pretty quick to fry those bits up if you chop them small :) I would use canned tomatoes for a bit of a sauce in the mix as well, but you could just as easily use fresh tomatoes.

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I can only "bag" on Fridays now ;-(. Where should I start? Why only Friday's is the first thing that comes to mind.... but... I would start in my profile. I would look through comments first and respond where appropriate. Then I would check out any answers that I received, give thanks, points or whatever. Then I would check the front page and my favourite categories (also checking unasked questions). Finally I would check my Friends Q&A...

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Can someone please email me? I'm on my way to work, where AB is blocked, and I need some entertainment! Email is on profile...Thanks! lol. I'm not much fun as I can't really start an email conversation right now (plus I'm a bit late from when you asked the question!). I really wanted to answer to say I feel your pain! I used AB too much at work and the IT guy blocked the damn thing (and the news websites too which just added to the annoyance!). Strangely either he had a change of heart or people badgered him and...

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Would you give someone close to you your last cigarette? I would happily share my last cigarette with my partner.

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Do you play "punch buggy"? I did, but only after I found out about it at the rather late age of mid teens. It would have been much more fun and something different to "corners" if I had learned about it earlier! :)

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How do you feel when you ask a question about something and someone answers that they don't know anything about what you're asking about or when you receive similar answers to that effect? I feel a bit let down. It is nice that they answered my question, and I guess it keeps the question on the front page longer where someone who could help might see it more easily - but it is still a let down.

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What are the immediate effects of marijuana and how come people say it's hard to unhook urself when u start to use drugs Immediate effects can include... calmness, lightheaded feeling, hunger, laughter an anything, tingling in your extremities, slow reaction and comprehension, forgetting what you were going to say or what you are talking about (even mid-sentence)... plus many others, I am sure different people feel different effects, but some effects are common. The long term effects can be more...

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Am I the only person in the world who doesn't like the taste of coffee? It sure feels like it at times. I hate coffee, both smell and aroma. You are not alone.

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What is your party trick? (i.e. something you can do that amazes people!) My thumbs pop in and out of their joint, looking quite kooky! I do know of others who can do this though!

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How and what do blue bottles/Portuguese man of war eat? Blue bottles are actually a collection of organisms that work together as one (called zooids). They eat small fish and organsims by catching them in their tentacles, release a poison to kill their catch and then they eat it. Check this link for some good info... http://www.australianfauna.com/bluebottlejellyfish.php

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Since Community Leaders have the power to PenaltyBox users, should they also receive the power to "nuke" users' accounts? What are your thoughts and reasons? As a new CL I would have to say that I would not want the power to nuke people's accounts. It is good how it is. I am not even really keen on the powers I do have now! It is a bit scary so I am unsure and not keen to moderate until I understand it better. I think it is better how it is as community leaders are just people too, with our own issues. You never know if a CL may have a...

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Would you like to join me in congratulating Tani, Answerbag's latest member to be appointed Community Leader? Congratulations, Tani! I have no doubt you will do an excellent job. Thanks a bunch for your congrats PP. Reading everyone's answers really has made me feel good. All warm and happy! (sorry about the amount of comments that will be in your inbox now!!) Thanks again, this means a lot to me :) I'll try to be a good CL I promise :)

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I hate leather furniture. It's all sticky and slippery. Anyone else? I'm with you on this one. I hate leather furniture. Fabric is much nicer and softer. You cannot sit in bare skin on a leather couch without sticking to it. I actually have a leather couch (a hand-me down as I have not been able to afford furniture) and my cats make a mess of it, but I am not mad at the cats, leather is not compatible with cats in my opinion.

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How do you feel about teachers who recommend (or most of the time insist and threaten to get) the use of medication on young students? Do the teachers have the right to threaten parents into medicating their kids, or should it be the parents decision? I think if a person wants to reccommend a medication - no worries - if they are a doctor! Otherwise I would not have an issue with a teacher explaining to a parent that there is a child with an issue and perhaps a check-up at the doctor could be in order. I think that medicating children for behavioural issues should be a last resort once other methods have been tried, so in my mind, a...

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How does hot dry weather affect a wine’s quality? Do you mean during grape growing or during fermentation? I'm going to assume during grape growing as most fermenations are performed in closed containers where the atmosphere can be regulated. The climate generally affects what grape varieties can be grown, and after that, the climate can then effect how well the chosen variety grows. Each variety will react differently to different...

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How does hot dry weather affect a wine’s quality? Do you mean during grape growing or during fermentation? I'm going to assume during grape growing as most fermenations are performed in closed containers where the atmosphere can be regulated. The climate generally affects what grape varieties can be grown, and after that, the climate can then effect how well the chosen variety grows. Each variety will react differently to different...

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"Jello" brand jello used to have "kosher" on the package. I noticed that it no longer does. Is it no longer "kosher"? I would imagine that the gelling agent they are using has changed and they now cannot label their jelly as being kosher. If you only eat Kosher food I would not risk it. Food manufacturers alter raw material suppliers on a regular basis for a number of reasons, and they may no longer be able to source their kosher ingredient.

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Why would someone come on AB and ask questions that are purely made up situations from their own imagination when there are people with real issues? Doesn't this "crying wolf" make you annoyed? I think crying wolf is not a good thing. It makes people who try to help not willing to risk offering help to others - who may really need it! I think people do it as some kind of attention seeking behaviour.

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Does coconut go bad if left in the fridge indefinetely? It will go bad as coconut is high in fat. Fats go rancid when exposed to oxygen.

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Chocolate crackles...I love them do you? As a kid I loved them a lot! These days they are too rich and sweet to enjoy more than a nibble.

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Is "Dingleberry" that new brand of "Captain Crunch"? Lordy me I hope not! Where I come from that would be a seriously dubious cereal.

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What kind of food you eat builds up your muscles? Protein containing foods. Eggs, meat (lean), beans... you can also get supplements and shakes that contain protein. Keep in mind you need to use the muscles in order to build them up, otherwise you will just get fat from over consumption of calories.

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Craw fish do look like lobster, does it taste like lobster and if it does, is it okay to charge someone the price of lobster fried rice and substitute lobster with craw fish? Each type of cray-fish has its own subtle flavour, and a person who can afford lobster could probably (not always) tell the difference. I think it is unethical to substitute cheaper ingredients and label them as more expensive ingredients, as well as it being illegal in a lot of places. I know people do it, but that does not make it right. This type of behaviour is the whole reason food laws...

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Do you keep windows down while driving? Often. As a smoker it is the only way, but I have grown to love the air in my face and prefer it open even when not smoking. Rainy days are different of course.

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Can diet coke rot your teeth? It can still rot your teeth. There are two things about the cola that rots teeth, sugar is one (which there is none of in diet coke) and the other thing is the acidity. Cola gets some of its taste from phosphoric acid. When you eat/drink a lot of phosphorus (in acid form or in other forms) it enters your blood stream. Your blood stream carries a balance of calcium and phosphorous - intakes...

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EWWWWW!!! I just saw the most disgusting ears. With wax and all. I wanted to stick a wick in it and light it. How often do you clean your ears? Every couple of weeks, or if they feel icky. I do keep hearing that cleaning the wax out of your ears actually increases the wax production, but I hate the waxy feel so I remove it regardless.

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Why is it that most people pray to God but never go to church or practice their religion? I think it is fair to say that the practice of religion is a personal thing that each person approaches differently. Some people enjoy the community and contact of going to church, others prefer to have a more one-on-one relationship with their faith. I personally don't pray as I am not religious, so this is just a guess based on my observation of people.

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How many adults still use bubbles in their bath? I do occasionally. I love to have bubbles in the bath, it makes it more special like the treat a bath is :)

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Do you often feel sorry for yourself? Not often. Sometimes I do, but it is fruitless emotion (like worry). I usually find that the best course of action if I feel sorry for myself is to do something about it (if possible), otherwise acceptance can work as well.

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Does anyone have a pet magpie? We do. No pets, but my partner feeds the magpies at work with the meat from his sandwiches each day. He loves the magpies and is happy to share his lunch with them. We have also taken injured magpies to shelters, but not had the opportunity to be close to one. They are so smart it must be cool having close contact all the time. :)

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What would you say to a couple asking for advice after not being able to consummate their marriage after 5 months (there are no health issues)? I would be triple checking that there were no underlying health issues of a physical nature - then I would be suggesting a trip to a mental health professional. If you both want to and cannot - there is an issue that needs attention.

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What would you do if the phone rang, and when you picked up the receiver you heard "Hello? Richard Simmons speaking."? I'd say "G'day, how is your fight against fat going?" (wondering why on earth he would be calling me, although being a nutritionist he may have a particular question for me). :) (I only know about the fat thing from your comments to other people - seems like a curious fellow!).

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What country are you from? I'm an Aussie living in Melbourne :)

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If you go to all the unanswered and answered questions, why are there none asked or answered before March 18th ('07)? Are the ones before this deleted due to inactivity? See answer for examples and links. I asked a similar question to this one awhile ago, but got no satisfactory answers. I can only assume that as the date is different in your question as it is to mine that they keep the database to a certain size and that means there is a constant clean out going on. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/312545 Six months seems like a short time though.

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My coworker just gave me a hot lemon tea without sugar, after I expressly said WITH sugar. What should I do? I would put sugar in it and thank them anyway for their effort. I would also not let them get me drinks anymore and would get them for myself :)

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I've got a Berry Cobbler in the oven baking at this very minute.it's finally cool enough to bake again. if you like berry cobbler, would you like to join me? What'll you have to drink? That sounds absolutely beautiful. I love berries and your dessert sounds delicious! I am a big kid and would probably enjoy a glass of milk with this one! :)

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Are you a 'cuddler' in bed? I like to cuddle before sleep & after, but only hold on when asleep if I am cold (or if he is cold). It is more easy to sleep if you are not enveloped by arms and hair! :)

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If answerbag were to have a buffet for everyone, what would you bring? Maybe some lovely spinach and ricotta canneloni (home made of course), with a lovely napolitana sauce.

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What do you think about the IB diploma programme for high school? From what I understand it is very prestigious and gives you the ability to go and do further study anywhere you want to in the world - that really opens up opportunity for a person.

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Am i the only person here that actually enjoys typing? I don't mind typing. I especially like that I taught myself to touch type, but I am very much faster and more accurate when I look at my hands on occasion. :) I like the tap-tap-tap of the keys.

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Whos never been to disney land / disney world? I have never been to either (and don't know the difference between them either!). I live in Australia, I did go to America when I was a toddler but we visited family in Pennsylvania (sorry for the spelling) and it was winter.

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Speaking of ridiculous: Did you here of the U of Chicago study that people could reduce global warming by stopping the consumption of meat? If demand went down, the number of animals would be reduced, thus reducing the Methane released by intestinal gas! I did hear that, but I did not think it was ridiculous. It is not only related to methane, think about the amount of water (a limited resource) that is required to grow the feed for livestock, and then the amount of greenery they eat, then the amount of food you get for that per cow or pig. In relation to energy from food, eating meat takes a lot of energy, more then what is required to...

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Someone told me once it is better to marry someone who loves you more than you love them. Do you agree? Does one partner always love more? I think it is better to be with someone you love who loves you. Who loves more is not really something that can be determined in a factual way, so who loves more is subjective and I reckon there would be relationships where each person thought they loved their partner more than they were loved.

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Do ALL ticks carry Lyme disease? No, but some do. My Dad got bitten by a tick and he did not get lime disease (I know that is not a definitive answer, but it demonstrates my point). Just like any living being, you have to be exposed to a bacterium or virus if you are to carry it or be affected by it. It often depends on the location (in terms of greater geography) as to whether there has been any exposure.

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Do you lick the lid from your yogurt pot before you throw it away? Sometimes. I don't always do it, but if there is a lot on the lid I will lick it first. :)

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You have tourettes, what random thing would shout? F***er!!! I could not help myself I am sure! Plus, F*** is a very versatile word - as per the Dub Dentist... http://www.dubdentist.com/

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Have you ever ridden a horse? Yes, on school camps when I was a kid. I'm not really a horse person so I am happy that I have tried it, but I am not about to become a jockey! :)

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Have you ever been a member of a band? Back in the old days when I was a teenager *groan!*... I was in a cover band on keyboards & back-up singing. We had one gig and one recording session before I let myself move onto other things (they weren't really my kind of people).

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If you had to pick a word that describes your reputation so far on AB what would it be? Hopefully it would be "helpful".

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Why is it that someone can ask a question and get negative points on it but when they answer that question they sometimes get decent points? I'd say it is an excellent example of the phrase "beauty is in the eye of the beholder". Some people may view said question as being of little value, another person might not think badly of the question then open it and read some answers and then give points. It just shows the variability of people in relation to showing what they think about other peoples contributions. I...

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What does the internet look like? I imagine it resembles the inside of a human brain (not in terms of tissue & blood) - every picture or thought or fact your could think of, every colour, every primal violent and dark thought. All of it displayed and available at a touch. Just like a human brain it has a dark side and a good side.

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What foods are high in iron and high protein other than liver? Red meat fits this description nicely. You also get some zinc and a small amount of omega-3 oils as well. The iron in meat is in an easy to digest form, and the meat is high in protein. You could also combine beans and grains (like kidney beans in a sauce with pasta), include some leafy greens like broccoli and spinach, and some fresh potato (potato that is fresh is high in vitamin C which...

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What are the chances that the ice cream I am eating right now has gone bad? Depends on how long its been out of the freezer! Since you have called it ice cream and not mushy ice cream I'm willing to be it'll be OK. I also imagine that like all dairy foods it would taste pretty horrid if it had gone bad.

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Do you consider Answerbag as a Community or a public board full of strangers? A growing community.

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My ex is most upset that our son has picked up a regional accent from my mother, he is only two I think she should get a grip, do you agree? I do. She should be grateful that her child is lucky enough to be able to enjoy the company and wisdom of a grandparent. Cross-generational contact is great for kids and grandparents and I think she is just being unreasonable. I suspect that if she is unreasonable about this then you are in for a bumpy ride.

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How would you feel if an Answer Bag member mentioned you in a question? It happened once where a person wrote "promted by Tani.... <rest of question>" and that was OK by me. No harm done at all, and I appreciated the reference to be honest. I think if it happened otherwise I would most likely be embarrassed.

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This afternoon I found a massive 3-disk Tom Waits album at the record store, and I just learnt that later this evening I may well be going to a free Suzanne Vega concert! Would anyone like to celebrate this joyous musical occasion with me? Many congratulations on your good luck. I would love to see Suzanne Vega live, she is a great artist (I have been a fan for a long time). Whoo Hoo!!!!! Have a great time and enjoy your new 3-disc Tom Waits album :)

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The least common question category is real estate with only 2,487 questions. How often do you ask questions in real estate? Never. I also have not answered any real estate questions. I guess this is not an area a lot of people frequent. :)

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Why am I always frustrated? I would say you have too many expectations, or too higher expectations. Either in relation to yourself or people around you or your general environment. Sometimes when you have a certain set of expectations it can set you up for failure and when this happens frequently it can leave you feeling frustrated. My other theory for you to think about could be related to you an a need for control in...

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How does Charles Manson feel about Marilyn Manson using his last name? I wouldn't know for sure as I have never had any actual communication with Charles Manson (nor would I seek any), but I reckon he would like it and it would boost his ego.

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What is the time where you live? Its 6.30pm and I'll be cooking dinner soon, bed won't be until later on (not as late as you though!). :)

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Are most people in your country more intelligent or less intelligent than the leader? That is a tough one. I very much dislike Prime Minister John Howard of Australia, and did not vote for him. I do think that he is a very smart political figure, whether that translates to him actually being intelligent is hard to figure. He is cunning politically and lies like nothing else. I think that he is probably on par with a lot of the population of Australia. He would be...

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Have you ever gotten a job through an employment agency? I have gotten jobs through agencies that are both casual workforce recruiters and general job recruiters, via the general side though. Many jobs I find are advertised via agencies, and when you call them they won't tell you who is offering the position. In regard to casual workforce recruiters, I worked in a position where we often hired permanent staff from our casual workforce, it is...

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Why dosent my boomerang come back? You are obviously not throwing it correctly or.... You could be in possession of the type of boomerang that does not come back. Some are not designed to come back, and some are just commercial and have no ability to fly no matter what you do.

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Do you occasionally come across a question that threatens to single-handedly disprove the idea that there is no such thing as a stupid question? Sadly yes. It is amazing the things that people can think actually pass for a question. It is all too frequent :(

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Is it ever appropriate to put your garbage in someone elses bin? I think so. I have done it when all the bins are at the curb for emptying and ours is too full. If its got room and it is about to be emptied in the morning, I see no issue, and wouldn't mind if people put stuff in my bin.

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Is it wise to get back with an ex after you suspect she cheated and denied it? Doesn't sound like there is much trust there. I would perhaps let sleeping dogs lie and start afresh with someone you can trust.

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Would anyone like to join me in sending love to Jodie, who lost her dear beta fish today? You have my sincere and deepest condolences for your loss :) Your fishy will be swimming happily in a sea with no predators (fish heaven!). :)

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Driving through the southern suburbs recently, I saw an old toilet sitting on someone's front lawn awaiting Collection Day. Why on earth would someone chuck out a toilet? They must have replaced their old one and perhaps it was not in good enough condition to sell. Can you get your license at 17 in Perth?

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Is there such thing as an accurate opinion? I would say an accurate opinion is an oxymoron. Opinion means that people can can different ones, facts can be correct. You can have an opinion as to whether you are accurate, but that is it.

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Do you do 'Aqua-aerobics?' If so, do you exercise in a pool or in the ocean? I used to do it in a pool. It was really good exercise, although I was the youngest there (I was about the 20 and everyone else was in their mid to later life).

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What are two good side dishes to serve with a rolled pork roast (marinaded in a mixture of apple cider vinegar, worstechire sauce, veg. oil, brown sugar, garlic cloves, chili powder, salt & pepper)? I would have mashed potato and sweet potato mixed as one side dish. Another side would be some blanched vegetables, plain, to complement the extraordinary flavours of your roast. :)

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Why are some people prettier than other people? It is perception based. Someone who is pretty to you may be as plain as the back of a bus to me. I think it is just the normal variation created by nature. Same as animals look different to each other, so do we.

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Have you ever tried other systems similar to answerbag such as yahoo! answers and askville? If yes, which one is the best? I have had a look, but it did not look as good to me as AB. I like AB and don't really have the time to immerse myself in another web-site, so I won't be joining Yahoo. I also have read some not so happy reports regarding the population on Yahoo. I think AB is for both. It started out more education based but has grown a social element to it over time, which I think is nice.

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What vitamin gives you energy? Vitamins do not provide energy to the body, macro-nutrients such as carbohydrates, protein, fat and alcohol provide energy. B group vitamins help you body to use the energy that you have consumed in the form of food. Iron and other minerals can also aid your body in the usage of energy.

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Have you ever used the term "Oh My Science!"? No, but since I have a science degree - maybe I should! Good thought! :)

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What are some current issues in psychology? I am taking a class, and I need some ideas. Thanks :)!! I don't have an issue to suggest but maybe this avenue of research could help you... Have you tried looking at some institutional websites that deal with mental health - look at their newsletters to see what the current issues actually are.

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Do you feel guilty for killing bugs in your home (namely spiders)? No, I generally get my partner to catch them (or I trap them) and then he takes them outside. Sometimes we catch moths and bring them inside for the cats - but the cats eat them so I don't feel bad about it.

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If someone says "I'm no better than anyone else" does that mean they're a liar or that they are the worst person on the face of the planet? I say that on occasion, and when I say it I mean that I am not above anyone else, I am not better than you - that is - we are equal whether you are my manager or my sub-ordinate or whatever. It means I like to treat others with respect that I would also like to receive. Not lying, and not a bad person - an equal person.

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I just recently adopted a 5 year old female cat. In the past, week she has been scratching every where and then peeing, Her urine today has been ORANGE and kindof gooey. ALso I think I just found part of cheddar cheese popcorn kernel. HEL You need to get vet attention for your kitty ASAP. Abnormal colour urine can be a sign of a serious issue internally, and she needs help of a greater kind than the internet can provide.

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Would you rather stay under the deepest part of the all the oceans or swim in a shark tank? Death by sharks or extreme pressure. I guess I would pick extreme pressure, as then I would be really slim for eternity! ;)

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Does anyone else find that we used to use shock therapy and lobotomy as treatments absolutely disturbing and inhumane? I used to think that, but having read about the experiences from some people who have had these treatments, it does appear that as a last resort where no other treatments can work there is a place for these treatments. I do think they appear inhumane, but when I read a personal account from someone whose life was changed for the better it made me think that maybe what appears inhumane for...

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Would you rather eat peanut butter off a viscous gorilla's foot or would you rather sleep in a lion's den with a lion inside and awake? Since viscosity only applies to liquids, this gorilla would be a liquid and not too harmful, so I choose eating peanut butter off a viscous gorilla's foot.

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In response to health concerns, the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association issued a statement recommending that its members reduce "to the extent possible" the amount of diacetyl in butter flavorings they make. Is this enough? Your thoughts? Is it enough of a measure in response to health concerns? I think that you have to balance risk in life. There are many risky things that people both choose to do (like smoking, eating bad food, extreme behaviours) and that they have no control over directly (like what is in our food, water and air supplies). I think that there are many chemicals used in food flavourings (there are...

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What is it called (I think there is a term) for when you say things in greeting that really mean nothing. Like: 'Nice weather we're having"; "how are you?","good day";"..things that really don't serve any purpose other than to initiate a conversation? I would know that to be small talk. I used it a lot when I worked at a supermarket. It is good to help give a connection between people where is not one already and aids in starting a conversation. It works very well if you do it often and sound sincere.

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Just how do they get the carbonation in beverages like coke? There are two ways... At the beverage manufacturing plant they can put the carbonation in as a part of the on-line manufacturing process. I am not sure if it is performed on individual bottles after filling or prior to filling when they beverage is being mixed. They essentially dissolve carbonic acid into the water under pressure, keep the pressure the same and then ensure the pressure...

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Do you like fish and chips? I would have thought this had been asked before - but apparently not! I love fish and chips, but I prefer my fish grilled with no batter (our local place makes a nice thin crumb coating for grilling). Yum :) The chips are best slathered in vinegar and salt.

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Which would upset you more, a down rate with no comment, a down rate with a critical and harsh comment, or a harsh and critical rebuttal of your question or answer but no down rate? I generally am unaware of down-rates as I keep that box un-checked in my profile. I only see a DR (generally) if it happens and someone else comments on it. I would be upset if someone wrote some harsh comments to me, as I try to be helpful and I would be sad if I were mis-understood. I don't mind a comment letting me know I was wrong, as it happens, I just prefer people to be polite :)

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Whats the average life for a bike Depends on how you treat it. If you keep your bike well-maintained it will last for many many years (think of the old bikes that are still going strong from the 70's, 60's and much earlier than that.

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Are you concerned with the health issues linked to the butter flavoring used in microwave popcorn? How often do you snack on microwave popcorn? I would be interested to know what the issue actually is. I work in a food flavour manufacturing plant and we do make butter flavours (both powdered and liquid). I am thinking that the issue could be the presence of a chemical called diacetyl in the flavouring compound as I am aware of the large flavour houses reducing the level of this chemical in their flavourings for health and safety...

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How important do you consider space exploration is? I think it is interesting and important but not as important as actually fixing issues here on earth where the money could go a long way to helping a lot of people (and keeping our planet livable).

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Do we really need perfect people to be our leaders? I don't think you need a perfect person as there are none... But you do need someone who can cut through bull-sh*t and be an actual leader (not a follower or someone who surrounds themselves with yes-people).

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Anybody else done nothing today since they got up? I am feeling soooo lazy I should do somthing... That sounds like a dream day for me! It's 8.30pm and I have had a busy day at work followed by a lovely yoga class. Now I'll have some late dinner and watch a little tv and then its bed time. I'm very tired from a busy week (and it's only halfway over!). :) Lucky thing!

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Do you think we will be able to leave our planet, to go to another, before ours dies out? I'm not sure but to be honest I hope not. If we cannot use what we have been given wisely then why should we have access to another planet so we can ruin it too?

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Do you care for anyone on Answerbag? Indeed. There are many people who I have gotten to know and I do care about them, and if I don't see them for awhile I may email them to see if they are OK. AB has been great to help me view different things about life in new ways as well as get to know small things about how things are in other countries.

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How long will liquor last once opened Depends on what kind of liquor it is. High alcohol percentage alcohol will last a very very long time (35-40% spirits). Medium content (like wines) will last a number of years (depends exactly on the wine, reds last longer than whites) but the flavour may alter or change to be less palatable over this time. Low alcohol content would have the same shelf-life as a soft drink. EDIT This...

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Are brown eggs from free-range chickens more nutritious than white eggs? No. There is a variable range upon which all eggs sit within in regard to nutrients. The external colour of the egg makes no difference to the internal nutrients (I have read this a number of times in food nutrition publications and also learned this at Univeristy).

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Why does my mouth get so dry after eating apples? Apple contain chemicals that are highly volatile. These chemicals also tend to bond with any available water that is present. You can imagine that in your mouth there is a lot of available water. Different apple variteies will have differing levels of these volatile compounds and I would think that if you ate red apples rather than green ones this effect would be less for you. Note that...

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How can we encourage those among us who are so rigid and" righteous" to lighten up, loosen up, and enjoy the experience of learning what people think? I think that this is really (sadly) not a forum that can achieve that aim. Those who are rigid and righteous are coming here to express a view, not with the intent to learn, thus it is hard to get them to loosen up and appreciate other viewpoints. It is a nice thought though.

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Who will grow up to be more beautiful, Suri Cruise or Shiloh Jolie Pitt? Shiloh. Much better looking parents overall.

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Have you ever given an answer, had the person thank you for really helping them, and not get any points for it? Frequently. I am glad to know that I have actually helped someone though, so the words actually mean more than the points (although I would not say no to the points!). Being able to help someone is really nice and I reckon that is one of the great things about AB.

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If I have reported a troll but someone else has kindly undone their work (which is often the case here)..can an administrator still see who gave you the negative ratings and if it is consistant? They can, and if you use the feedback link at the bottom of the page (making sure you check the reply box as well as explaining yourself in a calm reasoned manner) then they can check it out and fix the issue if the situation warrants action.

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How many Answerbaggers have actually missed a day of work to stay on Answerbag? I have had a day off for the sake of having a day off and then spent much of it on AB. I would have to say that wanting a day off is the driving factor though, not using AB (that is a pleasant side benefit!).

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Why can't you flag duplicate answers? I sometimes find identical answers but then I can't flag them. I believe it is one of the many tasks on the admins list of improvements for the site.

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What gives you heartburn , more than anything that you eat? Orange or pineapple juice due to the acidity, alcohol also gives me heartburn.

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Why does bread taste better after it has been toasted? New flavours develop from the toasting process (from the byproducts of the chemical browning reaction known as the Maillard reaction). Mmmmmmm... toast!

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Are green bannanas OK to eat? Or do you have to wait? You could eat them but I personally would not. The texture would be chalky and the flavour would not be sweet in any way at all as the starches convert to sugar in fruits as they ripen, thus it would not taste the best. You could cook with them, I think there are recipes for green bananas. Leave them for a few days and they will ripen naturally as bananas ripen after picking.

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If I took a part time job at a fast food restaurant, would that make me fat? Only if you eat too much of the food from your work. Balance in everything is important. I reckon you would get sick of the same food pretty quickly if you ate the same things on every shift anyway. Keep up your exercise and you will be OK.

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On AB how do you politely tell someone TO STOP USING CAPITALS ALL THE TIME!!!!....? There were q and a on here tonight where I realize the person was trying to use them to emphasize--but it just irritated me. Am I alone in this? A lot of people seem to interpret the use of capitals as being akin to shouting. I have mentioned this politely to a person in just that way as a comment on their answer or in an answer to their question. You can kindly write something like... "not being rude, but maybe you are not aware that it is generally considered that the use of capitals is like shouting in this kind of forum...

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Has anyone just noticed that there is a category on licking? I had not, that sounds a little dubious!

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Do you think the AB admins should remove "Paranormal phenomena" from the Science category and make it a top category itself? The association lends an undeserved air of respectability to a lot of woo-woo nonsense. I suspect there are probably good arguments as to whether to do that or not, but I think that it is easier to keep it in science as it is probably what most people would think of when trying to find that topic. The topic classifications here do leave a lot to be desired, but sometimes in order to have a bit of simplicity you have to accept compromises such as this. I would also expect that...

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Why is it that the older as we get the faster time seems to fly? Do we lose our perception of the passage of time? I think you just get more things to do and more things to think about. When a person is busy time flies.

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There are 50 people on here with 'anonymous' avatars. Does anyone else find that a little confusing? Like you don't quite know who you are answering? I do find it confusing to keep track of who is who, but it doesn't mean I would ignore them. I was Anonymous for a while before I was comfortable here and then changed my user name to something recognisable. One time I offended an Anonymous person, and I tried to avoid the Anonymous questions for a while, but they actually changed their name and I accidentally answered one of their...

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Is today a good day or a bad day? I have had a good day so far (being 4.45pm means there is still a bit to go), but it being Saturday always helps as I don't have to work on weekends (YAY!). Thanks for asking! I hope your day was good :)

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If you eat unsweetened cereal (like Corn Flakes), do you add a bit of sugar, or something else, or eat it plain? I would add a bit of sugar... but watch what you are adding sugar to, as often things contain sugar even when they do not taste sweet (same for salt in cereals).

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