http://www.answerbag.com/profile/117069 New Answerbag answers from vinc3nt Mon, 28 May 2012 18:07:29 -0700 Mon, 28 May 2012 18:07:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8826702 How fast is an f1?<br /><br />The benefit of body work to reduce drag could greatly change the top speed of an F1 car. The 2006 Honda land speed record effort achieved the target 250 mph using a car that is almost unchanged with the exception of gearing from a track prepared F1 car. The aerodynamic benefits of full body... Sun, 28 Mar 2010 14:19:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8826702 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8665370 I have a 2005 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon when the AC or Defrost is running it has erratic idle what could cause this.<br /><br />The ECU should automatically increase the idle speed when the A/C is in use. If your Jeep is not doing so, something should be cleaned, adjusted or possibly replaced. See your mechanic or dealer. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:59:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8665370 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8665345 what is the outside of sausage made of?<br /><br />There are inedible and edible casings made of a various man made and natural materials. Traditionally the sausage casing is the cleaned and washed intestine of an animal. This website is quite informative, http://www.askthemeatman.com/sausage_casings.htm Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:50:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8665345 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8665330 Author J.D. Salinger died recently; what is your opinion of his novel " Catcher In The Rye"?<br /><br />I read "Catcher in the Rye" decades ago and found the profanity to be so distracting that I remember very little about the character or plot. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:43:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8665330 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8547702 Does Owning a Gun Make You Safer?<br /><br />If a burglar approaches your home with his pistol in pocket and sees a decal in the window showing "Protected by Smith & Wesson" while the neighbor's window displays a "Protected by Anti-Gun Rhetoric" decal which home would he enter? Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:47:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8547702 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8431300 Hard Question Should African Americans Be Payed To make Movies out of Donated Multi-Media and Photo Albums To Show to Immigrants?<br /><br />They should be paid the same as the European Americans, Australian American and Asian American who are doing the same job. Just don&#039;t send the job to China. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:40:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8431300 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8431155 Can someone tell me why the passenger side rear-view mirror is different from the right side in most cars and says something like "cars in mirror are closer than they appear"?<br /><br />The words on convex mirrors, &quot;OBJECTS IN MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR&quot; are mandated by Federal law on all convex mirrors. Flat mirrors only are allowed on the driver side and interior mirror. Convex mirrors give the driver a wider angle of view on the passenger-side. Properly... Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:25:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8431155 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8430933 Changed oil & oil filter on 2007 Pontiac torrent v6 3.4L,checked level , Is was low so I added 2 more quarts, ran engine and it said I was good, did errands and noticed white smoke coming from the tailpipe now it says its over filled wtf?<br /><br />Adding two quarts was probably too much. If oil level is too high the crankshaft will dip into the surface of the oil and basically whip it like whipped cream. Aerated oil will not lubricate properly, damaging bearing surfaces. Park the car on a level location and check oil level after a... Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:59:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8430933 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8429702 Republicans: Is Sarah Palin really the best you got? That's some pretty weak artillery if you ask me (Remember: Even Howard Stern has had a best selling book. Two of them).<br /><br />Are you suggesting that Howard Stern is better qualified for president because he has written two books about the confused identity and purpose of his own life? Sounds like our current President. !Go Howard - Go Howard! Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:10:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8429702 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8429358 What's the dumbest claim Republicans have made about President Obama?<br /><br />I nominate the claim that he is not qualified due to be President due to foreign birth location, born in Kenya not Hawaii etc., while McCain who was born in Panama is qualified. Does that make all Panamanians Americans? Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:13:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8429358 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8429316 If a movie were made about your life, what actor or actress would be best to play the part of YOU?<br /><br />Mel Gibson because he is so versatile and I would love to have an Aussie accent. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:05:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8429316 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8422842 Is our country getting so dangerous, that 4 wonderful police officers can't have a simple breakfast before going on watch, without being murdered? This isn't the USA I remember from 30-40 years ago. What do you think about this tragedy in WA state?<br /><br />Perhaps a little but not as dangerous as more than six other occupations. Truck drivers are more than twice as likely to die on the job as police and for the same basic reason, vehicle accidents. This link is interesting. http://www.justicewomen.com/pw_petunias.html Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:59:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8422842 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8422651 Why do people dislike Los Angeles?<br /><br />I have lived there since 1970, off and on til departing in 1997. I miss the beach, the mild weather and friends. I don&#039;t miss the crowded stores, crowded streets, expensive everything, high speed freeways coming to a complete stop for no apparent reason, the smog or June gloom skies and... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:36:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8422651 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8422513 How do you tell right wing from left wing politicts?<br /><br />It has all become a blur to me. I suspect their coats and actions are reversible red on one side, blue on the other. Please help me out and comment on this question, help me Arlen Specter and Joe Lieberman Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:17:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8422513 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8417485 Hypothetical question: Which are you, Democrat, Republican, or Redneck? ( see first response for the answer. )<br /><br />Funny Captain, but none of the above. My IPSC training http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cay7UTL8nPk says that a double tap would be sufficient to stop said threat and be prepared for any additional threats rounding the corner. I have no hesitation about defending my family, regardless of religious... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:26:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8417485 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8371880 Should SAAB be allowed to expire?<br /><br />SAAB should expire if it cannot adapt to changes in demand and produce cars that the public wants to buy. Unfortunately it was owned by General Motors for some time. GM has relied on brand management rather than vehicle performance to sell product and this philosophy was applied to SAAB too. So... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:17:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8371880 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8362765 Can anyone out there explain how the mass production of automobiles in the 1920's affected the economy of the United States? Desperate need of help!!!<br /><br />I looked at US Auto production numbers and see that the 20&#039;s was a boom period, primarily for Ford but also for Chevrolet and others. So I can speculate that during the 20&#039;s America was growing rapidly across the board and sales of personal cars and small trucks added jobs throughout... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:32:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8362765 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8362483 What is the northest country in the world..?<br /><br />Google Earth shows Greenland as 430 miles from the North Pole and Canada 460 miles at it&#039;s nearest. A Russian island is over 600 miles from the pole. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:51:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8362483 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8344228 What did the first Mustang prototype look like? Please supply picture(s).<br /><br />Hey, I found some. I was aware of the smaller prototype from a sports car magazine article in the 1962 period and was shocked in mid 1964 to see the production version. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:28:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8344228 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8344019 What is the world's rarest car?(one of a kind)<br /><br />I visited a collection of rare cars at the Lane Museum in 2008 and consider the propeller driven Helicron to be rarest in design and numbers produced. http://lanemotormuseum.org/collection Here is another link to the history of Helica . I believe it is the same company which made the Heicron... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:43:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8344019 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8343483 How did the word "Geronimo" become associated with jumping out of a plain? Was skydiving invented by indians?<br /><br />I suspect it has something to do with the suicide by 75 Apache warriors, probably Geronimo&#039;s warriors, and their willingness to jump off a cliff rather than be captured by the US Calvary. This may have inspired Aubrey Ebenhart as explained below.... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:32:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8343483 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8335123 I keep forgetting...who is it again exactly that benefits from preventing people from having medical coverage and sick people from getting medical care?<br /><br />I don&#039;t know. Those people who are denied Medicaid coverage usually earn too much money to meet the legal requirements and don&#039;t have enough money to buy private insurance. Or in cases of a pre-existing conditions, private insurance will make premiums too expensive or make the... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:27:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8335123 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8334754 Mike Huckabee: Homosexuality goes hand in hand with(and leads to) pedophilia and bestiality. Piss anyone else off?<br /><br />Zebulon: I believe you missed the intent of Mike Huckabee&#039;s comment if you were talking about his statement about gay marriage. Mike is saying that it is the legal precedent which once established makes plural marriage, underage marriage and other forms easier to also make legal. You... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:36:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8334754 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8334517 Has Jesse Jackson proved yet again that he is a Racist?<br /><br />I read the story and tried to find another interpretation. Jackson is reported to have said, a black lawmaker &quot;can&#039;t vote against health care and call yourself a black man,&quot;. Artur Davis, D-Ala, the only black congressman to vote NO on the health care bill was the apparent target... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:07:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8334517 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8334310 My wife left the dome light on in my 2001 dodge ram pickup so I had to jump start it and now it won't idle at all, when I let off the gas it dies. Any ideas?<br /><br />Electronic fuel injection may initially run rough after disconnecting the battery or in your case discharging the battery, but it usually makes the necessary adjustments to function properly after drive a little. However, your situation does sound like no charge is staying with the battery; so... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:35:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8334310 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8327532 Should electric cars be intentionally made noisier?<br /><br />I have warned about this in the past and think something will be needed. I predict the headlines will say: &quot;Killer E&#039;s take another life&quot;. Jon Doe (more often a child) locked his car, turned to cross the road to his home and was hit by a passing car. It is believed that he... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:01:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8327532 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8327293 Hey, i have a 1986 mazda rx7 and the clutch wont dissengage. i can pull the pedal out but the clutch remains engaged. any ideas?<br /><br />The 86 RX7 has a hydraulic clutch release. Your problem may be due to a leak in the seals of the master cylinder or slave cylinder or any flex line between the cylinders. Check the fluid level and look for fluid leaks. New and rebuilt parts are available. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:38:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8327293 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8327175 I see moongrim is the new category expert in Religions.How can an atheist be an expert about religions?Wow that says alot about this site.<br /><br />When I ask myself, why is an atheist interested in Religion, I submit: 1. Why waste your time on a subject with which you do not agree? If you are truly an atheist wouldn&#039;t you ignore all religion questions. 2. God imprinted an awareness on every man&#039;s heart. 3. Moongrim wants... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:24:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8327175 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8326773 Why is a 108-year-old vampire still in college?<br /><br />Open enrollment school plus Obama education tax credits and generous college loans means no money out of pocket. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:45:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8326773 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8312810 Is it worth studying 4 years in high school, than 4 in university, just so we can get a job at an office.<br /><br />Yes, when the alternatives are working in the coal mine or picking strawberries. A college degree gives you more choice of low danger, high paying occupations. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:42:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8312810 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8307865 Do you have a landline telephone or do you like just using your cell phone? It seems as though no one has a landline anymore.<br /><br />Telephone is cellular, I was seldom home to answer the phone and the DSL internet connection was not good. Cable now provides TV and internet. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:30:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8307865 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8301280 When was the last time you had to take an Antibiotic prescribed by your doctor?<br /><br />January 2009 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:09:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8301280 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8301003 What is the scariest place that you have ever parked?<br /><br />Almost 20 years ago, on Californian Hwy 1 driving south from Stinson Beach. The two lane road winds along the crest of the mountain ridge hundreds of feet above the ocean. There was a narrow road side stop that I pulled into to for a rest and a view. However my family in the back of my van... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:31:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8301003 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8300329 I've been vegan (no meat, dairy, eggs) for 6 years as of today. What does that make you automatically assume about me?<br /><br />You either have the will power of a Saint or the taste buds of bunny. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:02:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8300329 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8300263 Even though rottweilers are very aggresive would you buy one?<br /><br />No, too short. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:52:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8300263 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8298841 If i gave you a tiger,what would you call it?<br /><br />ESSO, as a motorhead I will assume that my tiger will want to join me in the car. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:52:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8298841 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8293915 What are you going to do for your next vacation?<br /><br />Fishing in California. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:42:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8293915 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8293900 If I have 6 demon children, 4 boys and 2 girls, and my oldest son will be the next Antichrist (I'm married to the current Antichrist) and the 2 girls will be succubae, what will the other 3 boys be?<br /><br />envious Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:39:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8293900 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8293844 The greatest movie cowboy Eastwood or Wayne?<br /><br />My vote goes for John Wayne the cowboy with a heart, a conscience and a sense of humor. I preferred Eastwood as Dirty Harry, but I did not enjoy the spaghetti westerns that much. Too slow a pace and too much like early Schwarzenegger movies with sparse dialog because no one knows the language. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:33:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8293844 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8283271 What did you eat for lunch yesterday?<br /><br />Chicken with black beans and Spanish rice at El Pollo Loco. This chain serves great tasting chicken grilled over an open fire. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:11:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8283271 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8283090 What was the most important achievement of Jimmy Carter's presidency?<br /><br />Wikipedia says that the only legacy was the Camp David Accord between Egypt and Israel. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Carter I agree that it was important to Egypt to get back almost all of the land lost in the six day war against Israel. But if you are Israeli, it was a US strong arm... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:42:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8283090 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8282936 Who would like to congratulate Shatzee with me in defeating her addiction over smoking?<br /><br />I don&#039;t know how you did it, but don&#039;t let your guard down. Your health will be so much better and consequently your life and the lives of your family so much enjoyable without addiction. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:22:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8282936 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8282903 Are you tired of the GOP Health scare tactics? See LINK:<br /><br />I am tired of all the critics from both sides giving us their synopsis of the bill or other sources and not giving us a full quote to read. All of our news is filtered and labeled as scary by the politicians and media. Why? Well to paraphrase Mulder, &quot;The truth is NOT out there&quot;. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:15:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8282903 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8282791 On a long road trip what bothers you the most, a back ache, having to stop for bathroom breaks or something else?<br /><br />Stopping for the night when I need to just get to my destination. I prefer to have two or three who can drive through the night and sleep in the car. Drove from Seattle to Los Angeles once in less than 24 hours pulling a trailer. That calculates to an average speed of 50mph including all... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:55:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8282791 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8282743 What is something you do when you fly?<br /><br />Squirm. My tail is pained by those high density seat cushions so I must sit left then right and left ... On very long flights I have been known to stand somewhere. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:47:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8282743 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8274488 How do you explain that in Germany, where on some roads you can drive as fast as you want as long as you keep it safe, there are less cruel accidents than anywhere else?<br /><br />I cannot explain it, because I do not understand your reference to &quot;cruel&quot;. I was told in Germany that the death toll on the Autobahn was much higher in the 60&#039;s until the Bundes Republik enacted a law requiring drivers to stop for accidents, render first aid, have a certified... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:07:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8274488 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8274359 What's the furthest north you've been in North America?<br /><br />A portion of Hwy 16 just before the intersection with Hwy 5. This is about 50 miles West and a little North of Jasper, Alberta Canada before going South to Kamloops. I like saying Kamloops. Anyone here from Kamloops? Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:51:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8274359 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8273664 Should the `Right To Bear Arms` include ALL firearms?<br /><br />The 2nd amendment was adopted to keep the Federal government from taking away our freedoms by force as England did. Therefore, a strict interpretation would be YES, it should include all firearms and other hand held weapons. We can argue that times and weapons are different, or the amendment... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:26:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8273664 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8273579 Is it illegal to shut the power off to a relatives bedroom intentionally because the music was too loud?<br /><br />Yes, if the respirator is connected to the same circuit. Otherwise, wait about ten seconds for them to turn the knob to full then switch it on again for ten seconds. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:16:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8273579 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8273305 If a legal immigrant, from Mexico, moved in next door to you and displayed a Mexican flag in his front yard instead of an American flag, would this upset you?<br /><br />I understand the need to find work in the USA. Few people like going away from family to work, but I can interpret the Mexican flag alone in two ways: First, I am a proud Mexican-American with US citizenship and I appreciate the US freedom to honor my heritage without government... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:35:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8273305 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8269359 Ok, I've seen some pretty goofy things, but what do you think about this mod to a Smart Car? Is this supposed to appeal to men? See pic! LOL!!<br /><br />Might be described as a Monster Bug. Here are more from around the world. No, I don&#039;t like the smart car with original wheels either. Too little utility for too many dollars. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:53:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8269359 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8269314 What is the cheapest you can remeber the price of gas or a loaf of bread being?<br /><br />I remember less than 24 cents/gallon in the 60&#039;s when I first drove. You also got a strip of green stamps and a drinking glass if you filled up spending at least 5 dollars. The glass usually had some kind of local design on it, like a green tint and a raised image of a Saguaro Cactus. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:46:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8269314 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8269173 Who built the first car?<br /><br />Before the colonies wrote the Declaration of Independence, Nicolas Joseph Cugnot drove a self-propelled vehicle in 1769. It was a military tractor powered by steam. He built a steam powered passenger vehicle in 1770 which carried four people. They were not pretty or fast but first.... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:30:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8269173 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8268188 How did the Roman Church support the Third Reich?<br /><br />During the 30&#039;s the Nazis were beginning to remove all opposition in Germany, including Christian Churches. The Vatican chose to cooperate rather than be wiped out. As reward or consequence, the Vatican Bank became the conduit for moving and hiding Gold taken from countries during the war... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:31:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8268188 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8267945 How would you translate this White House lingo into plain common language of mom and pop discussing family budget? - "The Obama administration is considering setting aside a chunk of $700B TARP for debt reduction"<br /><br />Didn&#039;t we describe the money used in TARP and the stimulus as putting the USA into debt? It is a loan, so we are going to use a loan to pay a loan. Like charging your house payment on the VISA card. Hope we are not getting this VISA 30% interest rate on TARP. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:04:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8267945 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8267916 What all do you use WD40 for?<br /><br />The WD stands for &quot;water displacing&quot; and the product works well in many lubricating situations. Caution: many people said they use WD40 in locks. WD40 leaves a dirt attracting film which gums up locks. Most brass and zinc locks become useless when WD40 is used and dirt is present.... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:00:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8267916 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8267826 Why hasn't Barack Obama described the Fort Hood shooting as a terrorist attack?<br /><br />Trying on Barack&#039;s shoes: 1. Don&#039;t want to inflame the American public or Muslims abroad. 2. Don&#039;t want to loose focus on the Health Care bills. 3. Too much publicity makes a civilian criminal trial impossible. 4. Don&#039;t want him sent to Guantanamo; don&#039;t have a... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:48:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8267826 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8257256 One of these days oil is going to run out, do you think the lifestyle changes we'll have to make will be a good thing?<br /><br />The free market pressure of rising costs for oil will make other sources of energy viable. The cost of finding old decayed plant life will then be offset by growing the plant(s) that will provide energy directly. I&#039;ve heard promising things about hemp. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:47:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8257256 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8257211 Why do men prefer to stand up while drinking in pubs, even if there are seats?<br /><br />I agree that standing while drinking is a measure of how inebriated one is. When the legs start wobbling it is time to go home. The Pub also benefits in two ways; first you can get more people into the Pub standing than sitting and second if they leave before they pass out there is no drama in... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:41:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8257211 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8256373 Having a mistress is acceptable behaviour in much of France. Why haven't other European/western societies adopted this approach?<br /><br />Apparently the French believe it is discourteous to make public the improper sexual behavior of men. The courtesy is for the impact on the wife and children of the philanderer. http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/2009/06/sex-scandals-la-style-francais.html The above article seems to show... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:01:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8256373 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8256125 Why did Republican no-bid contractors bribe Iraqis for the murder of civilians?<br /><br />Blackwater was working on monetary compensation for the victims but it appears that Iraqi officials wanted a cut too. I&#039;m sure Blackwater would not consider those officials entitled to victim money unless they made a lot of noise and held their hand out. BTW, I do not see any reference... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:29:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8256125 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8255602 My great uncle fought in WWII, and never once talked about it to anyone. He won a few medals, including the Bronze Star. Is there any way I can find out the reason why he was awarded it?<br /><br />Try this government site. http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/ If you are not the veteran or next of kin, you must complete the Standard Form 180 (SF 180). See Access to Military Records by the General Public for more details. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:12:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8255602 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8255502 Speaking about the Ft Hood shooter, Obama said, "We don't yet know all the details" . Why, if the shooter was sending 20 e-mails a day to the Imam in Yemen who supports Al Qaeda against the USA? Why did our wiretaps not prevent this mass murder? Why?<br /><br />Due to the limited space in the question I am answering my question to elaborate on my thoughts. Although he criticized wiretaps during his campaign, Obama supports the Bush era wiretap for security. Still, it doesn&#039;t seem to be effective in preventing an Al Qaeda inspired attack. It... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:02:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8255502 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8251108 What is an Eleanor Mustang?<br /><br />Toby Halicki&#039;s co-star. Yeah, the trailer for the movie uploaded. BTW that street lamp hit on the freeway was unplanned according to some I have talked with. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:54:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8251108 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8250971 Do you own a classic car? If so, do you have pictures?<br /><br />1957 MGA, my first car and I have no digital pictures, but will up load one from the net. Mine is BRG and needs major restoration. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:28:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8250971 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8245798 Do Muslim women wear bikinis?<br /><br />Yes and according to this article in growing numbers. Perhaps they have secluded swimming pools or sun bathing area in their home. http://www.themuslimwoman.org/entry/a-bikini-revolution-muslim-womens-secret-affair/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:07:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8245798 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8240444 Are first suicide attempts often seen as accidents?<br /><br />Perhaps a pill over dose or a bullet to the head if there is no suicide note. But use of a rope around the neck or siting in the car inside a closed garage with the engine running or multiple cuts of the wrists probably no. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:44:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8240444 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239579 What is the greatest Ponzi scheme of all times?<br /><br />The Social Security System and it is about to end with a bang! http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1460069 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:53:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239579 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8233504 I have gas in my oil i have an 2005 nissan sentra 1.8L when i crank it it takes two or three cranks to start now it wont start.Also when it would crank it shimmeys at first<br /><br />You probably have a fuel injector leaking fuel after your turn off the ignition. If the intake valve is open fuel finds its way into the cylinder and past the rings diluting your oil, not good for lubrication. If a lot of fuel leaks into a cylinder it can cause hydraulic lock when you are trying... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:56:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8233504 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8230734 Which supposedly dangerous country have you travelled to without incident?<br /><br />Does Newark, New Jersey fit the definition. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:59:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8230734 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8230722 My abs light keeps coming on and off while I'm driving. Anyone know why?<br /><br />Usually the warning light stays on steady when there is a problem but If it is blinking, count the blinks. There may be a two or three blinks a pause then more blinks and then it repeats after another pause. This is a two or three digit diagnostic code which tells the mechanic what may be... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:57:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8230722 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8230293 Would you vote for a candidate who worked as a pole dancer?<br /><br />I was not in California when Nancy Pelosi was running for office, but probably NO. http://www.thespoof.com/news/spoof.cfm?headline=s2i46551 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:58:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8230293 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8230085 A freind told me that the President could pass the Health Care Bill without Senate approval. I said no - it has to pass in the Senate first. Which is correct<br /><br />Executive orders were intended to direct some portion of the Executive branch of US government to take action in support of a law passed by Congress and signed by the President. The National Environmental Policy Act of 1970 was implemented by by Nixon when he reorganized a dozen existing Federal... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:30:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8230085 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8229610 One cylinder compression erratic! What might this mean?<br /><br />Depends upon the meaning of erratic. If you see the compression comes up to 180 on Monday but Wednesday it only reached 120 and today was 90psi. That declining kind of erratic indicates something is broken and getting worse. If Monday compression was 120 but Wednesday 80 and today 130 this... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:36:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8229610 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8228438 Is France's identity debate a call to the far right?<br /><br />After reading the article I must say perhaps. http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1934193,00.html I agree that people need identity to support a sense of community. However the French Far Right may be planning to use that community to promote violence and that would be damaging... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:02:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8228438 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8228296 International neighnours: What state or province is next to yours?<br /><br />The Mexican State of Tamaulipas is about 10 miles south across the border. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:44:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8228296 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8221135 Have you seen this? Have you signed it? Why not? What are your thoughts? (See link)<br /><br />No did not see it until you brought it to my attention. Don&#039;t want to sign it if it is fully inclusive. If I found my grandchild&#039;s kindergarten teacher was a transgender, gay or transvestite I would not be comforted by this law. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:33:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8221135 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8221056 Have you ever been out of your country? Why<br /><br />Yes, four other countries and lived in one for 8 months. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:25:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8221056 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8219369 True or False, you laughed when you read this ? FLATULENCE n. To a female, FLATULENCE is an embarrassing byproduct of indigestion. To a male, FLATULENCE is a source of entertainment, male bonding and self-expression.<br /><br />I did not laugh, but did take exception to the statement that &quot;flatulence is ... byproduct of indigestion.&quot; I find that normal digestion of carbohydrates (pasta, potatoes, beans, fuits) causes gas. This leads me to ask how much embarrassment and pain are vegetarians experiencing? Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:17:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8219369 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8219213 For all you conscience money savers. Does it make financial sense to pay a monthly cell phone bill and a monthly land-line phone bill too?<br /><br />After reading Galeanda&#039;s response I offer my experience and the reason why I don&#039;t have a landline anymore. I gave up my landline because it cost too much and was seldom used except by telephone solicitors. The DSL service was slow and frequently interrupted. I just moved to a state... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:59:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8219213 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8218849 We don't own guns in Hungary, and we don't kill each other (this way). Isn't it better?<br /><br />There may be other factors involved, the homicide rate in Hungary is greater than your neighbors; Germany, Greece, Italy, Slovakia, Czech Republic, France, Croatia. Do all of these country forbid gun ownership too? So how does a grandmother in Hungary defend herself from a rapist who has... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:10:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8218849 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8213694 When you're taking your driver's license road test ... what would be a really bad thing to say to the tester when he or she gets into the car with you?<br /><br />How ya doin, my bruda Tony tol me to give ya dis envelop bafo we start. Wit all due respect fo yuse position, he said ta tell yas dat no way I should fail dis test. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:16:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8213694 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8213535 Bill took Hillary along with him on most of his official trips but Hillary isn't seen inviting Bill to join her?<br /><br />Since 1999, Hillary adheres to an old adage, &quot;you can take Bill out of Arkansas but you can&#039;t take Bill out of the country&quot;. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:54:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8213535 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8213427 Why do people smoke and never quit it?<br /><br />My wife said it was an addiction and she would quit when she was ready. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:41:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8213427 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8208780 Why are we born with two eyes, two ears but one mouth?<br /><br />The sense of sight and hearing are paired to aid in locating the source of the visible and audible. It only takes one pie hole to welcome food, but there are 2000 to 8000 taste buds in the mouth discriminating between sweet, sour and salty flavors. It is probably fortunate that we don&#039;t... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:49:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8208780 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8208692 When a police car is behind you on the road, what goes through your mind?<br /><br />Dam, He can smell the donuts in my car. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:36:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8208692 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8202463 What do you like to eat cheese with?<br /><br />I love cheese, particularly fond of aged extra sharp cheddar with apples. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:05:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8202463 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8202300 What does a person go through when their feeding tube is removed? About how long can they last?<br /><br />Most doctors agree a person can live 4 to 6 weeks without food, but unless water is provided, less than a week. Will any water be supplied after the feeding tube is removed? Dehydration causes headaches and reduced blood and plasma volume. Decreased blood volume makes the heart work harder in... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:47:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8202300 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8202138 Do you consistently DR negative comments about Barack Obama and his administration?<br /><br />I never DR anyone, all opinions are useful; with one exception. One time a question was asked and there was nothing in the referenced article which provided material to compose the question. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:28:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8202138 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8202031 If you had to pick a cult to join, which one would it be and why?<br /><br />Hell&#039;s Angels, you get to ride motorcycles all day and drink beer all night. Or is that drink all day and ride all night? Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:16:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8202031 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8186281 Do you sleep with pills by your bed?<br /><br />No, candy. I&#039;m hypoglycemic. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:12:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8186281 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8186274 Do you enjoy road trips?<br /><br />Yes, I don&#039;t like to be rushed but take time to see the country. When traveling alone a motorcycle is preferred, with two the convertible, top down to take in the horizon. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:11:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8186274 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8186201 Why should I vote for republicans if they don't think immigrants are persons? (see link)<br /><br />I read your link and it does NOT suggest that immigrants are not people. How did you come to that questions? Republicans are concerned if total population is used to determine numbers for each state in the House of Representatives, then the US Census gives some states increased representation... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:01:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8186201 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8185839 Do you avoid naming products in your questions & answers: so as not to give the Corporatist a plug?<br /><br />No, and more importantly why withhold your opinion on a good product or bad. The internet has become a great resource for those of us who are considering a purchase. I would rather not waste my shrinking dollars on a bad product. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:19:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8185839 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8177583 Should Australia pay $7 billion to the UN as part of a climate change deal?<br /><br />A better question might be, should any country give the United Nations monetary support when the funds are then controlled by the countries who are not contributing but spending and misappropriating the funds? The new world order is at your door step, &quot;trick or treat&quot;. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:06:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8177583 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8177194 Are generals sometimes wrong?<br /><br />Approximately 50% of the Generals in every fight are wrong. Either he/she picked the wrong time, wrong place, wrong strategy, wrong number of forces to commit, etc. Lame question isn&#039;t it. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:29:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8177194 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8177062 Why does Ameirca's bible belt correspond to it's rape belt?<br /><br />Your question is unsupported by the referenced website. Have you read it? This site shows California, Texas, Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York, Washington and North Carolina as the top ten states for rape. Only Texas and Florida (the north portion) and North Carolina... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:15:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8177062 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8175764 Whaddaya Mean Obama Hasn't Done Anything? Whaddaya think? See LINK:<br /><br />To answer the question in the article, YES, I see a pattern, throw money at our problem(s). $350 Billion bailout of the Financial businesses by the taxpayers because they were &ldquo;too big to fail&rdquo;, $$$$ ouch. Banned &ldquo;harsh&rdquo; interrogation and closed Guantanamo. We may... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:02:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8175764 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8174983 What would you talk about if you unexpectedly encountered an acquaintance on a nude beach?<br /><br />Great beach weather eh. Wonderful, where are you located? What are the odds of seeing you here? Are you with someone or should I join you to chat? Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:40:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8174983 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8164836 Why is it that the same people who voted for Bush not once, but TWICE, seem to think their opinion on politics has any sort of relevance?<br /><br />Perhaps because his campaign promises were in tune with their personal opinions. At least George 43 did not attempt to deflect questions about his actions with semantic games such as, &quot;It depends on what the meaning of the word &#039;is&#039; is.&quot; I expect your question will soon... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:41:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8164836