http://www.answerbag.com/profile/117638 New Answerbag answers from debsmooth Mon, 28 May 2012 18:12:16 -0700 Mon, 28 May 2012 18:12:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3631088 My 16 year old son says he sees ghosts, he wakes screaming, I was awoken by him screaming, he was laying on his back on the couch with his hands & feet in the air like he was trying to keep something off of him. He TALKS ABOUT 2 GHOSTS OR SPIRITS. HELP !!<br /><br />I think he&#039;s dealing with something. How you handle it is important. You must at least appear to take him seriously. Get him to talk about what he is experiencing. Don&#039;t ask a lot of questions. Just let him talk. Tell him you believe he is experiencing something distressing and that you... Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:23:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3631088 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3621960 Hey camping ABers: What some easy and delicious food ideas for camping?<br /><br />Stick bread rolls with a sausage inside. Bring some dough in a can and wrap around a stick. Cook over the open fire. When done, pull off the stick and put a roasted sausage inside. Yum. I use veggie hot dogs for mine. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:42:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3621960 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3621942 What's the easiest legal way for a 14 year old to make 1000 dollars? I want a laptop so that I can do my schoolwork and emails and such without having to wait for others to finish using it.<br /><br />Well you can get a good one for half that at Best Buy. It won&#039;t be the fastest thing around but it will get your stuff done. I would say babysitting and odd-jobs. See if you can make up some business cards or fliers at the library on their computers or use one at Kinkos. Be clever with how... Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:40:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3621942 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3604552 Do you think Adobe CS3 Design Premium $450.00 is a good deal if I can't get it from anyone else? Should I feel guilty for spending that money (it's for school) or should I be content I'm being a good citizen? I'm having mixed feelings.<br /><br />Nah. Get the educational version. Cheaper and will get you there. The core elements of the program are there and that is all you really need. To learn how to use that program you need stick time. Time spent correcting and manipulating images. Bells and whistles won&#039;t get y you past that. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:13:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3604552 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3535937 Have you ever been in the hospital for anything other than visiting or giving birth?<br /><br />Ovarian cyst surgery. Broken toe. Bad reaction to an Amniocentisis (mild fever that turned out to be nothing). Was a drag on all occasions. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:57:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3535937 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3535918 Do you think a person should be allowed to wear sweatpants to church?<br /><br />Dunno but I wear my churchpants to sweat so why not? Just kiddin&#039;! Not sure why what you wear should matter to God. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:55:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3535918 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3527613 My husband died some time ago. This has stayed in my mind. At the funeral this "friend" of mine seemed really upset to the point she kissed him on the lips. She even put her head on his chest and hugged him. Do you think they were having an affair?<br /><br />I&#039;d say yeah. Maybe so. But as said. I&#039;m not sure it matters much now. Sorry for your loss and the mystery. Don&#039;t let it or him weigh you down. Your life is yours. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:23:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3527613 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3522920 Why do kids like to scream so LOUD?<br /><br />Because they are permitted to do so. I never accepted screaming under most circumstances. I permitted it under certain controlled conditions (playground, trampoline, roller coaster, water pistol fight) and not in most others, (homes, schools, restaurants, theaters, doctor&#039;s offices, etc). ... Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:06:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3522920 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3522902 What would you say to someone that has low self esteem, to help them?<br /><br />The decision is yours: I know your probable good points far outweigh any bad and you yourself probably know this on some level, but only you can decide to give up being in love with playing the loser. It won&#039;t serve you well as a strategy in the long-run. Perhaps some part of it is genuine... Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:03:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3522902 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3522883 I have a lot of books here in my study, fact and fiction. The first answerbagger to nail any title or author represented in my library wins. ONLY ONE title/author per submission (but you MAY make subsequent submissions). No religious books. Go!<br /><br />The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat and Other Clinical Tales by Oliver Sacks? Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:57:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3522883 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3492389 What dessert is easy to make and absolutely delicious?<br /><br />Sheets of baked Phyllo dough with layers of berries and Vanilla whipped cream. Or you can do phyllo with a scoop of ice cream, berries, another sheet of phyllo, dollop of whipped cream and a single split berry on the top. Hard to beat. Looks stylish. Phyllo is found in the frozen pastry/pie crust... Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:31:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3492389 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3484047 What is the funniest, most hilarious joke you've ever heard? <br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvj1QGqfQyg Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:00:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3484047 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3484033 My boyfriend and i was walking into a store and he told me i needed to worry about the waitress cause shes been trying to get with him. 6 months later i found out he has her number. He tells me their just friends. But i was really upset. How would u react<br /><br />I would smile and tell him he should worry about keeping her number because as of now he&#039;s a free man. Do not take crap like that. He sounds like a jerk. LEAVE HIM. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:59:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3484033 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3484025 Would you date someone that you are not physically attracted to/has an annoying habit/has bad breath/etc if you love their personality?<br /><br />I did. It did not work out. He had a great mind and the body of a runny pudding. Oh well. We are still friends. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:57:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3484025 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3484012 If you could have lunch with one actor or/ actress who would it be?<br /><br />Peter O&#039;Toole. I had such a crush! He&#039;s about 4 million years old now. He might have some interesting things to say. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:55:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3484012 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3483998 It's film time. What would you recommend as "Must See Classic Films" from the 1930s, 1940s or 1950s?<br /><br />This is an incomplete list: All-time fave films have an asterisk: 1930&#039;s All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) City Lights(1931) Duck Soup(1933) King Kong (1933) Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) A Night at the Opera (1935) M (1931) Modern Times (1936) Snow White and the Seven... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:54:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3483998 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3475389 What are your favorite things associated with Ireland?<br /><br />Guinness, cool people and that lovely sense of storytelling many folks have over there. Getting slowly sloshed in a real Irish pub with nice conversation is heaven. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:08:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3475389 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3475372 What piece of advice would you give someone that just had their first baby?<br /><br />Follow your instincts as much as you can. Don&#039;t do sleep-training with cry-it-out. It&#039;s cruel. Breastfeed. And above all ENJOY your baby. People get caught up in routines and tracking milestones and forget that little babies are really quite lovely creatures that are a joy to behold and... Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:06:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3475372 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3475357 It's film time. What would you recommend as "Must See Films" from the 1960s?<br /><br />Dr. Strangelove Putney Swope The Graduate The Great Escape The Manchurian Candidate Rosemary&#039;s Baby West Side Story 2001: A Space Odyssey] Planet Of The Apes Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:04:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3475357 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3475287 I want to get a nose job. Any advice?<br /><br />Yeah, don&#039;t. It&#039;s painful. Expensive and rarely does anything for your looks or self-esteem. There is also the very good chance it will look terrible and fake. Just cast your eye on the wonders of bad rhinoplasty over at awfulplasticsurgery.com ... Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:57:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3475287 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3475203 I have a round face and a wide nose... should I get a nose job or will it just look weird on my face?<br /><br />No way! Your features sound lovely! Your face will never look like a supermodel&#039;s but why would you want it to? Let it look as it does and take good care of your skin. Buy products that play up your good features and clothing that shows your figure off. Look for artwork that celebrates your... Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:47:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3475203 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3475166 I have a beautiful 11 y/o daughter that's about to start the 6th grade this August(yeah!!), and she is VERY INTERESTED in fashion & design. I don't want to ignore her interests, or possible passion that could pay off for her one day. Any ideas?<br /><br />I would go the simple route and get her a sewing machine. She can try her hand at making her own creations. There are some amazing museums out there with collections of textiles, clothing and costumes from all ages. Always a good inspiration. There are classic films with good clothing in them and... Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:43:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3475166 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3470298 Do women look better with or without makeup?<br /><br />I think very young women look best with little to none. Heavier looks can be fun here and there but speaking as a photo-retoucher I know that heavy foundation ruins even young skin. In all ages I think it is wisest to go for the look of natural beauty by enhancing a little here and there. A... Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:22:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3470298 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3470262 Are you usually the first person to wake up in your house?<br /><br />It&#039;s almost always my husband who makes me breakfast and tea pretty much every day. He&#039;s charming that way. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:16:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3470262 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3470234 We have hundreds of small ant hills in our back yard. I've tried spraying them with chemical pest controls but they are relentless. Any advice please.<br /><br />I would suggest the longer-term strategy of poisoned bait. The sprays will just kill worker ants but the nests and eggs within the nest will live on. The ants will rebuild, regroup and march again. Try the solid type of bait that the ants will take back to the nests and this will poison them all... Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:12:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3470234 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3470212 What makes people sabotage their significant relationships?<br /><br />Narcissism. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:09:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3470212 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3470209 What's the quickest way to kill the passion in a relationship?<br /><br />Jealousy and disrespect. Works like a charm. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:08:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3470209 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3470086 What do you think of the name Knox for a boy?<br /><br />Well I don&#039;t much like it. There are loads of unconventional names out there that are more pleasant on the ear. Plus I think of Fox In Sox by Seuss when I hear it. &quot;Knox in sox on box with fox...&quot; Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:46:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3470086 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3470077 What did people use before the invention of diapers?<br /><br />Cloth. Children potty-trained far faster too. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:44:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3470077 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3470057 My boyfriend of 3 yrs choked me 2 days ago. Ive been really upset & hurt about this whole situation. I know I shouldn't be with him anymore.. but I feel like i should be. Any suggestions? Please help<br /><br />More bad to come my dear. I speak from experience. Time to leave while you can still breathe. Your man has impulse control and anger management issues that you WILL NOT be able to fix or help him with. I know you would like it to be otherwise but the experience of countless other abused women... Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:40:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3470057 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3157869 Do all women get stretch marks when they are pregnant?<br /><br />I got one with my first kid. Who know with number 2 on the way but I am getting bigger with this baby. d Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:27:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3157869 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3104227 Jamie Oliver or Gordon Ramsay?<br /><br />Ramsay is the better cook. I don&#039;t care if he cusses. He&#039;s accurate and he keeps it simple. Thu, 29 May 2008 20:42:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3104227 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3104221 My current boyfriend secretly bought tickets to go to a concert and didnt tell me, but he took his ex girlfriend instead who hates my guts and is always saying nasty things about me. what should i do?? ive told him how hurt i am but he soesnt seem to care<br /><br />I hope you meant to type &quot;My EXboyfriend&quot;. He&#039;s a dirty dawg. Thu, 29 May 2008 20:41:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3104221 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3095901 How much money did you spend today?<br /><br />$3.25 for a bagel and a water. $7.00 for a salad at lunch and another water. $53.00 for two prescriptions and some tylenol. Total: $63.25 Wed, 28 May 2008 22:55:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3095901 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3074049 How can you tell if your pinky toe is broken?<br /><br />Oh snap. I think I broke mine. I walked into a book in the dark. A heavy book. Pinkie toe swelled up huge and turned purple the next day. Worst of all it hurt like a mofo-effer! It&#039;s not sticking up in the wrong direction or falling off but it sure felt like it. About two days later... Mon, 26 May 2008 14:38:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3074049 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3074020 Do you ever get the feeling that some people are living proof that scientists have successfully made a human brain from sawdust and a garden hose? What other ingredients might have gone into the mix?<br /><br />My husband has rebar and concrete in there. I am sure of it. Mon, 26 May 2008 14:35:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3074020 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3067374 My 14 year old was looking at porn on the internet. Should I put a filter on the network to block it?<br /><br />Well I think for the most part it&#039;s okay with some rules in place. I think kids that age will find porn one way or another. At least it&#039;s in your house and the kid is not out there trying to hook up with real people. I think self-gratification is a perfectly good way to release that... Sun, 25 May 2008 19:05:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3067374 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3067331 I know I will get downrated for this, but here goes: Do you think that it could be possible that beliveing in evolution and God could be the same thing? I mean, you think that God used evoulution to make humans?<br /><br />Why not? If god is allegedly all-powerful he or she can do things in any way and in the way he or she sees fit to do things. If you believe in god then you believe he or she knows exactly what they are doing. You are therefore free to simply marvel at wonderfully everything works when it&#039;s... Sun, 25 May 2008 19:00:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3067331 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3067301 4 words you never want to hear?<br /><br />Your daughter has died. Sun, 25 May 2008 18:57:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3067301 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3067280 Why does David Tennant converse in an English accent when he is acting in Doctor Who, whereas in everything else he does, he speaks in his normal Scottish accent?<br /><br />Because he is an actor and actors can use different accents as part of their craft. Ewan McGregor is extremely adept at changing his accent. His American is astoundingly good as is Hugh Laurie&#039;s. McGregor is Scottish and Laurie is English. Sun, 25 May 2008 18:54:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3067280 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3067253 What do you think a "panda shake" milk shake should have in it?<br /><br />Oreos and vanilla ice cream. Sun, 25 May 2008 18:50:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3067253 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3067247 Are all men dogs<br /><br />What a horribly question. How would you feel if someone asked &quot;Are all women bitches?&quot; Would that make you feel angry to be lumped in together with all bitchy women? This is half of humanity you are denigrating. Sun, 25 May 2008 18:49:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3067247 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3067234 I bought a house in 2005 for $340,000, but in the current market it would probably sell for about $320,000. I have an interest only loan. Would I be responsible for the difference in the price of my mortgage and my selling price?<br /><br />Yeah you would be. Sucks. Is there a way to refi it and hang on until the market recovers? Sun, 25 May 2008 18:48:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3067234 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3067207 If you could make your house out of anything you wanted what would it be<br /><br />All recycled or repurposed materials but have it also appear to be quite artistic. I would like to have bathrooms made up of hundreds of kinds of tiles that don&#039;t match but look cool. I would like windows from many different periods and types of building. Recycled wrought iron fences for the... Sun, 25 May 2008 18:45:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3067207 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3061470 My mom suffers from depression but my father doesn't believe in mental diseases. I've argued with him many times on the subject but he doesn't agree that they are legit. What can I say to him to get him to see that some people really do have them?<br /><br />You may not ever be able to disabuse him of his unique views. Many academics and professionals prove him wrong and there is a huge body of evidence that treatment can give people with depression back their lives. What your dad believes or does not believe is immaterial. You must get your mother... Sat, 24 May 2008 23:10:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3061470 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3061430 What are some natural cat deterrents?<br /><br />A dog. (Just kidding). For garden there are sprays. A sprinkler system is also quite good. You could rig one to a motion sensor. Sat, 24 May 2008 23:02:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3061430 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3061403 If you had children, what would you do if a convicted child molester lived beside you?<br /><br />Look at all these &quot;kill the bastard&quot; answers! I suppose there is no way to know who is really a child molestor or not but bear in mind that acquaintance perpetrators are the most common abusers, constituting approximately 70-90% of all reported perpetrators. The best defense is to... Sat, 24 May 2008 22:56:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3061403 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3061294 What is the cheapest way to get rid of musty basement smell?<br /><br />Rinse the basement down with a diluted solution of bleach and water. Use big fans to dry it out and then paint it thoroughly with anti-mildew paint. Keep it dry with a dehumidifier. Sat, 24 May 2008 22:34:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3061294 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3061280 Oil hitting $135 and raising, what should we do?<br /><br />Kick the habit. I&#039;m buying a house 1 block from the rail line and 1 block from shops because I am sick of driving 10 miles round trip just to buy groceries or have a meal out. We are trading in our fuel-guzzler for two high MPG smaller cars. Screw OPEC. Screw the speculators. I&#039;m... Sat, 24 May 2008 22:32:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3061280 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3046783 What perfume do you wear or like to smell on a loved one?<br /><br />Daily I wear Bulgari Blu Notte because it&#039;s nice and my hub picked it out for me. Sort of powdery. When no one is looking I sneak a shot of Black Orchid by Tom Ford. It&#039;s so rich and naughty-smelling. Thu, 22 May 2008 23:17:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3046783 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3046730 My bf has really really sweaty feet and we can't seem to get it to stop, or even lessen. anyhone got any good remedies for controlling sweaty feet? THANKS!<br /><br />A lot can be accomplished with wearing properly fitted, breathable shoes and good cotton socks. He should check that there is nothing weird going on with his endocrine system and if he gets the all-clear he can look into treatments that actually alter the sweatglands on the hands and feet. These... Thu, 22 May 2008 23:04:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3046730 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3046709 Air travel is a major consumer of world limited fuel supplies and creates very high levels of damaging pollution. Some people therefore believe that its use should be severely restricted. Do you agree?<br /><br />I disagree. I think the answer lies in alternative fuels like hydrogen for average consumers and more wind and solar power for the average consumer. If we are not swamping the planet with the pollution of millions of cars and power plants then the air travel immediately becomes less of an issue.... Thu, 22 May 2008 23:01:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3046709 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3046697 What is your favourite John Lennon song?<br /><br />Strange Days comes up whenever I&#039;m having one of those days. It&#039;s catchy. &quot;Most peculiar, mama!&quot; Thu, 22 May 2008 22:56:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3046697 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3046551 What makes the best sandwich?<br /><br />Wheat roll, mustard/mayo, pepper-jack cheese, olive tapenade, lettuce, cucumber, onions, pepperoncinis, vinegar/oil, salt/pepper and some bean sprouts. Serve with vinegar/salt kettle chips and an Orangina. Thu, 22 May 2008 22:24:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3046551 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3046538 If a chef on a cooking show uses bad language, do you find it offensive?<br /><br />Bah. Cuss words are just words. I&#039;ve worked in restaurants. Let&#039;s put it this way: you&#039;d cuss too. Thu, 22 May 2008 22:21:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3046538 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3046529 How many of you out there think David Bowie still has the voice today (being 61 as of January 8th 2008) as he did in the Ziggy Stardust years?<br /><br />No it&#039;s changed. It&#039;s deeper but still has a nice tone. Thu, 22 May 2008 22:19:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3046529 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3046520 Will you all please pray for my father. You all know him as asweetguy4u2know. He suffered a near fatal heart attack earlier this afternoon and is not doing very well right now. Please remember him in your prayers.<br /><br />I&#039;m so sorry. I don&#039;t pray but I send my good thoughts for your dad and entire family. Thu, 22 May 2008 22:18:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3046520 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3046432 Surgically implanted miniature cellphones with an interface into your cerebral cortex. Good idea?<br /><br />BAD idea. People already drive spastically enough. This might cause them to actually run into walls while walking. Thu, 22 May 2008 22:03:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3046432 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3046416 Whats the worst thing a man can say to a women during labor?<br /><br />Quit cryin&#039; chubby. It makes you look fat. Thu, 22 May 2008 22:01:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3046416 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3046406 What ingredients make an awesome salad dressing?<br /><br />olive oil balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar dijon mustard garlic cloves salt/pepper pinch of sugar to take the edge off squeeze of lemon Mix in reasonably proportions and use a whisk to make smooth. Lovely over mixed baby greens with sharper herbs in there. Add some sliced pears... Thu, 22 May 2008 21:59:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3046406 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3046299 Does anyone else feel like gas prices are really getting out of hand and ridiculous?<br /><br />Yeah they are and they will get worse. We will survive as a species. I assure you. In the UK, fuel is 8 bucks a gallon and their galllons are smaller than ours. Most of the cars get 40 miles to a gallon there so more like 30 MPG here. They could easily do the same here. They just don&#039;t... Thu, 22 May 2008 21:39:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3046299 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3044685 When is a child old enough to stop sleeping with his/her parents when they can't sleep through the night for whatever reason?<br /><br />The answer to this varies from child to child. My daughter slept in my bed until she was about 2 with occasional returns when sick or stressed. I lived alone with her so this was not a problem for a spouse. Eventually she wanted to sleep in her room in her big girl bed but I am a cuddly mom and... Thu, 22 May 2008 18:05:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3044685 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3038245 Why do so many vegetarians feel they have to convince others to give up eating meat?<br /><br />They this and they that. Sheesh. I have been a vegetarian for 5 years. I have never tried to talk anyone into not eating meat (I did talk my daughter out of requesting McDs that her dad used to give her). I wish I had a dollar for every meat-eater who has explained to me just what I am missing by... Wed, 21 May 2008 23:25:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3038245 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3038180 I am 245 pounds. I wanna lose 75 pounds in 50 days. Is drinking water and 2 slimfast shakes a day a healthy way to shed those embarrising pounds? My sister droped 45 and now she weighs 150 by following this diet. Is it safe for someone my s<br /><br />Nope. That&#039;s how to get sick and then fail in your mission to lose weight. You need you a work-out pal. My friend weighed 320 when we started working out. We work together. I had just found out I was pregnant and needed to take regular excercise so we decided to do this together. I am heavy... Wed, 21 May 2008 23:14:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3038180 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3037563 In what situations is abortion justified? Is it ever?<br /><br />When the mother&#039;s life is at stake or when the fetus is damaged beyond the expectation of a reasonably functional life. Some forms of Trisomy are so profound that many of these fetuses do not make it to the end of term. If they do, their short lives will be filled with pain and suffering. Wed, 21 May 2008 21:21:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3037563 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3037531 My boyfriend of a year goes to chinese massage parlors and gets hand jobs ( and I suspect even more than that.....). He also keeps in constant touch with his "masseuse" via texting and she sends him texts like "I miss you". Should I leave?<br /><br />Der! Yeah you leave. Ew!!! Wed, 21 May 2008 21:17:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3037531 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3029639 What's the most disturbing film you've seen?<br /><br />Pan&#039;s Labyrinth was really difficult viewing for me. Children of Men was tough too. Tue, 20 May 2008 22:15:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3029639 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3029624 Which is more important to you being excessively germophobic/mysophobic and using purell every few minutes or having a healthy immune system<br /><br />I ride the middle area. I like to be clean but sometimes I get dirty. And that purelle stuff is dorky. Probably helping build a vast contagion of superbugs. Tue, 20 May 2008 22:13:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3029624 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3029605 If you could live off only ONE meal, the same meal for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?<br /><br />Italian or Indian. Tue, 20 May 2008 22:10:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3029605 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3029593 Due to my English accent, how can I stop one of my coworkers from teasing my English accent. I'm really getting annoyed by him. I asked other coworkers, they could understand me fine. So, How can I stop this guy from making fun of me. Please, help.<br /><br />I think it is within your rights to make a direct request to this person that they stop immediately. If possible have a manager there when you do this. You have a right to work without anyone making a joke about your accent or country of origin. That represents harrassment in the workplace and is... Tue, 20 May 2008 22:08:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3029593 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3029542 My sister was surprised to learn that she is the only one in our family that thinks its normal to pee in the shower...Do you pee in the shower? If yes how often?:)<br /><br />I always pee in the shower but then I clean the shower after I use it. Tue, 20 May 2008 22:00:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3029542 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3029501 What should you do if you are having sick thoughts that scare you?<br /><br />Scary thoughts are just thoughts. If you were NOT scared by them or acted on them then that would be cause for alarm. It&#039;s perfectly okay to think about scary, violent or even disturbing things. A lot of great art and writing have come from some of these unbidden thoughts. Would we have... Tue, 20 May 2008 21:54:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3029501 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3029465 My mom's blood pressure can get extremely low, to the point were she faints and becomes dilerious. Is there anything I can do to help her when it gets low again?<br /><br />Is her pressure low or high? Is she taking meds for it? Is she very over or underwight? Does she have diabetes? I need more info. If she has a lot of these episodes then she does need a medical assessment. Tue, 20 May 2008 21:47:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3029465 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3029053 I need help resolving a problem I am having with the Polygonal Lasso Tool. Whenever I try to outline something, this tool will often, jump back to the starting point, completing the outline prematurely, and not where I intended.<br /><br />It&#039;s doing that because you are accidently double clicking and that closes the selection. OR perhaps you have the magnetic lasso tool going instead of the traditional one (there will be teeny magnet in the active tool icon on the toolbox). That tool tries to anticipate the edges of things... Tue, 20 May 2008 20:47:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3029053 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3028832 I'm 16 years old and I don't know who I am. I'm supposed to start applying for colleges in a couple of months, and I am so frustrated because, I don't know what I want to do in life. It scares me that I'm supposed to have everything all planned out.<br /><br />Aww. I was you. It&#039;s really hard to deal with that kind of pressure but if your gut is telling you to gather more info then that&#039;s what you should do. If you can enter a general college and try a few things or do a pre-college program then that would be the best bet. I did a pre-college... Tue, 20 May 2008 20:13:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3028832 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3028784 There are a lot of bad drivers out there, what do you think the worst habits are?<br /><br />Talking on the damnedbloodystupideffin phone while driving. Drifting across lanes. Turning without looking. Not signaling or my fave, signaling one way and turning the other way. Turning their faces to the person in the passenger seat while talking and not really looking at the road. Following... Tue, 20 May 2008 20:06:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3028784 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3028753 Is it suicidal to say that I would die for my country and take a bullet for another soldier in a second?<br /><br />Doesn&#039;t sounds like you think you&#039;d be much of a soldier. I&#039;m quite sure the goal is NOT to die for your country but to make good decisions that ensure mission success and the safety of your colleagues. Some people do join up with a bit of bent for disaster but they get weeded out... Tue, 20 May 2008 20:01:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3028753 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3028165 What's the best motivation for working out--i need to lose like 15 pounds and i just have no motivation--<br /><br />Best motivation is to refrain from a goal number and stick with an outfit you really want to fit into. Best if this is something you own and fit into recently or just a general desire to feel and look better. These are more realistic goals. Remember that going to the gym that first 2 weeks is THE... Tue, 20 May 2008 18:50:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3028165 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3028124 How can I get the neighbor kids to stop peeing on our flowers?<br /><br />Find the parents. Try to work it out with them. If they don&#039;t follow through then you should complain to the police. If you can get video of it then do so and show it to the cops. Plant some really thorny roses next. Tue, 20 May 2008 18:45:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3028124 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3028115 I want to tone up a little, I am going on vacation in a month! What exercises or videos would you recommend?<br /><br />30 minutes of cardio a day with 30 minutes of light weights and ab work after. Try chair dips for triceps (back of arms). Pull ups for biceps and pectorals and some squats for legs. End with some ab curls and oblique curls and a good stretch. Even if you do this every other day for the next month... Tue, 20 May 2008 18:44:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3028115 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3028095 What is annoying you right now at this moment?<br /><br />My hub invites his &quot;smoke buddy&quot; over from up the street and spaces out in the garage while I have to handle dinner and clean-up and kid after I worked a full shift. I am ANNOYED and just told him off. Oh and I&#039;m really pregnant and really annoyed in general right now. Tue, 20 May 2008 18:41:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3028095 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3028074 What would you do if YOU had a hammer?<br /><br />Try to restrain myself. Tue, 20 May 2008 18:39:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3028074 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3027738 I need help figuring out what is wrong with me. I'm a 21 yr old female experiencing hair/weight loss,palpitations,chest pain, lower/upper GI pain,high anxiety, fatigue,dry skin/hair plus many other symptoms. Any ideas? I dont have insurance so need help!<br /><br />It does sound very endrocrine-ish. Like thyroid. You will need to see a GP and get some basic bloodwork done A problem like the thyroid over or underactivity is easily corrected for with meds and a few diet changes. Remember that you can often negotiate a discount for paying cash and some docs... Tue, 20 May 2008 17:50:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3027738 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3021704 Is it ok that my 2 month old needs so much attention at bedtime to fall asleep and will this change in time or have I developed a bad sleeping habit already and how do I change it if so?<br /><br />Don&#039;t worry. 2 months is very young. They are learning how to fall asleep and how to trust you to get them there at this age. It&#039;s a great time to develop a nighttime bed-putting ritual that will become familiar and trustworthy to your baby. Time tested techniques include lowering the... Mon, 19 May 2008 22:47:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3021704 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3021105 If I do a Wikipedia search for Wikipedia, will I create a vortex that will destroy the world?<br /><br />I don&#039;t know but just do it. That thing is sucking my husband&#039;s free time away on a daily basis. Mon, 19 May 2008 21:08:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3021105 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3021084 If you had to do a scene from a movie (any movie) in real life, which scene from which movie would you choose to act out?<br /><br />Anything from Withnail &amp; I. Mon, 19 May 2008 21:05:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3021084 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3013924 Is atheism liberating?<br /><br />It was for me. Sun, 18 May 2008 23:35:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3013924 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3013912 Im 17 teen years old and my boyfriend has a baby mother what should i do?<br /><br />I will echo the teen mom who said it best: If the guy plays an active role in his baby&#039;s life and is a good dad then he&#039;s a good guy. If he plays a minimal role then he&#039;s not likely to be a good bet. Sun, 18 May 2008 23:33:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3013912 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3013892 I don't believe in atheists. Who else?<br /><br />That&#039;s okay. I don&#039;t believe in you. Sun, 18 May 2008 23:26:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3013892 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3013887 John McCain says he could lose the election over the Iraq war issue. Is he right?<br /><br />Yep. Sounds like he&#039;s righter than usual with that statement. Can we just skip the whole drama of the election, remove Dubya and stick Obama in there now? Just cut to the chase? Edwards can be veep and we can get Gore in there doing something useful like Sec. Of State. I need my gas prices... Sun, 18 May 2008 23:25:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3013887 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3013859 My boyfriend's friends let their 18 month old cry himself to sleep, while we lay with our 2 year old until he falls asleep. Which way is better and why?<br /><br />Hard to watch, isn&#039;t it? There&#039;s no real evidence that crying-it-out does any lasting damage. I guess you could say different strokes for different folks. For me, personally, I was committed to breastfeeding and having my daughter away from me for a whole 8 hour period would invariably... Sun, 18 May 2008 23:18:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3013859 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3013734 What color is your bedding?<br /><br />Out of regular sheets so tonight it&#039;s the awful aqua sheets. Why did I buy those? Sun, 18 May 2008 22:56:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3013734 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3013018 Is it possible to get my period one last time before finding out that i am actually pregnant?i am experiencing pregnancy like sypmtoms during my period although it is a a normal flow, just a shorter period of time, could i possibly be pregnant?<br /><br />You could be. Wait until the flow stops and then take a test. If it says no then you are likely not pregnant but experiencing changes to your regular cycle. If you have excessive pain, spotting between periods or anything else seems odd then you should see your OB/Gyn. Sun, 18 May 2008 20:58:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3013018 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3008804 If you could go back in time and meet any one person in history, who would it be, why would you choose them, and what would you talk about?<br /><br />Voltaire! Sun, 18 May 2008 11:00:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3008804 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3001388 What do you think of Vaccines for babies? I have heard a lot of negative things about vaccines lately.<br /><br />Listen. I am sick to the back teeth of the fearmongering. Vaccines are safe. Autism is likely to be on the increase because of environmental factors that no one wants to talk about. In Japan they ceased MMR vaccines and autism increased anyway. ... Sat, 17 May 2008 11:22:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3001388 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3001334 How can we attract more talented people to teaching?<br /><br />PAY THEM A DECENT WAGE. Offer them attractive benefits for staying with the position. Above all accord them the respect they deserve. Education is the key to civilization. The solution to lower crime, lower drop out rates, higher salaries and yes, even lower rates of teen pregnancy lie with good... Sat, 17 May 2008 11:12:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3001334 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3001294 What is weird to you?<br /><br />That no one likes to be judged as a parent and yet that&#039;s pretty much what everyone does. I find it very hard to check myself when I see alarming parenting but I do it. Unless I see real danger I never say anything. Other people feel free to just lecture me and everyone else they know on... Sat, 17 May 2008 11:03:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3001294 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3001282 What stimulating drinks do not kill brain cells?<br /><br />A nice cup of tea. Sat, 17 May 2008 11:01:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3001282 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3000528 Insurance question: I backed into a pole (crappy day), how does one typically go about submitting such a claim for insurance? Do you pay them your deductable and then they pay the shop? Is it usually worth getting them involved, or cheaper for you to pay?<br /><br />Have the damage assessed by a good body shop and explain that you are on the fence about claiming it on your insurance. It will certainly drive up your premium. If the damage is minimal then I would just eat the cost. If it involves major structural damage or the airbag went off you should use... Sat, 17 May 2008 08:50:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3000528 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2991185 How do you stand up to someone who is descriminating against you because of your subcultural interests?<br /><br />Well how do they know about them in order to judge you? Thu, 15 May 2008 22:27:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2991185