Answerbag: debsmooth's questions http://www.answerbag.com/profile/117638 New Answerbag questions from debsmooth Mon, 28 May 2012 18:12:19 -0700 Mon, 28 May 2012 18:12:19 -0700 I just read that food is so short in Haiti the people have been reduced to eating mud cakes. Thoughts? Here is a link: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/jul/29/food.internationalaidanddevelopment http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/882001 I just read that food is so short in Haiti the people have been reduced to eating mud cakes. Thoughts? Here is a link: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/jul/29/food.internationalaidanddevelopment Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:10:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/882001 Have you ever experienced a DR war? Someone just decided to DR everything I have posted indiscriminately. Surely there should be something to prevent that? There does not seem to be any rhyme or reason to the DRs. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/879121 Have you ever experienced a DR war? Someone just decided to DR everything I have posted indiscriminately. Surely there should be something to prevent that? There does not seem to be any rhyme or reason to the DRs. Sun, 27 Jul 2008 10:19:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/879121 Stupid question of the week: I live in a Chinese neighborhood. Why do my Chinese neighbors often drive or do other tasks while wearing white, cotton gloves? Both men and women do this. Really curious. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/864568 Stupid question of the week: I live in a Chinese neighborhood. Why do my Chinese neighbors often drive or do other tasks while wearing white, cotton gloves? Both men and women do this. Really curious. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:31:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/864568 Ex is consistently late for exchanges of our 7-yo. Leaves us upset and often waiting around for several hours. Ex does not call to say he will be late. I have taken to giving him a 30 minute window and then leaving to get on with my life. Fair or unfair? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/864557 Ex is consistently late for exchanges of our 7-yo. Leaves us upset and often waiting around for several hours. Ex does not call to say he will be late. I have taken to giving him a 30 minute window and then leaving to get on with my life. Fair or unfair? Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:28:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/864557 Anyone tried these gDiapers? They are semi-disposable diapers made of cloth with a flushable liner. If yes, were they any good? I'm weighing my diapering options for baby-on-the-way. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/857880 Anyone tried these gDiapers? They are semi-disposable diapers made of cloth with a flushable liner. If yes, were they any good? I'm weighing my diapering options for baby-on-the-way. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:24:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/857880 I have the world's most kicky baby in me. I counted 31 kicks in a hour on Friday. Anyone else have a similar baby and did you find it as distracting and uncomfortable as I do? It is also very, very cute and reassuring but DANG! It hurts! I am at 24 weeks. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/853028 I have the world's most kicky baby in me. I counted 31 kicks in a hour on Friday. Anyone else have a similar baby and did you find it as distracting and uncomfortable as I do? It is also very, very cute and reassuring but DANG! It hurts! I am at 24 weeks. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:07:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/853028 My mother cares for my 2-year-old nephew and has taught him to parrot her speech. He is otherwise silent. He will repeat precisely what she tells him to say but does not speak otherwise. Is this weird or is it me? I find it freaks me out a little. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/852999 My mother cares for my 2-year-old nephew and has taught him to parrot her speech. He is otherwise silent. He will repeat precisely what she tells him to say but does not speak otherwise. Is this weird or is it me? I find it freaks me out a little. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:42:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/852999 What's better: A modest townhouse walking distance to communter rail and shopping with no yard but near parks OR a big house far out in the country near nothing but with a big yard? I have kids. One is 7 and the other a baby due in October. Need opinions. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/768009 What's better: A modest townhouse walking distance to communter rail and shopping with no yard but near parks OR a big house far out in the country near nothing but with a big yard? I have kids. One is 7 and the other a baby due in October. Need opinions. Sun, 25 May 2008 23:56:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/768009 How much time spent on the internet constitutes addiction? The person I am wondering about spends about 6-8 hours a day surfing and refuses to admit that this might be too much. Thoughts? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/767657 How much time spent on the internet constitutes addiction? The person I am wondering about spends about 6-8 hours a day surfing and refuses to admit that this might be too much. Thoughts? Sun, 25 May 2008 18:56:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/767657 Have you ever known someone hopelessly addicted to computers? Is this problem like other addictions? How do you perform an intervention? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/766417 Have you ever known someone hopelessly addicted to computers? Is this problem like other addictions? How do you perform an intervention? Sat, 24 May 2008 23:04:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/766417 If the sale of my home is forced by a divorce settlement can I request that my ex pay for an interim rental home until the trial ends? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/765760 If the sale of my home is forced by a divorce settlement can I request that my ex pay for an interim rental home until the trial ends? Sat, 24 May 2008 14:17:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/765760 Did a divorce force you out of your home? If yes, how did you cope? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/765758 Did a divorce force you out of your home? If yes, how did you cope? Sat, 24 May 2008 14:16:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/765758 What perfume do you wear or like to smell on a loved one? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/763382 What perfume do you wear or like to smell on a loved one? Thu, 22 May 2008 23:05:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/763382 Ever nearly choke to death on your own spit? I just did. Awful!! I saw flashing lights and everything. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/763324 Ever nearly choke to death on your own spit? I just did. Awful!! I saw flashing lights and everything. Thu, 22 May 2008 22:07:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/763324 How often do you consider the economic or political ramifications of your consumer choices? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/762937 How often do you consider the economic or political ramifications of your consumer choices? Thu, 22 May 2008 17:02:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/762937 How strong is the link between heavy metals and autism? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/759773 How strong is the link between heavy metals and autism? Tue, 20 May 2008 22:11:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/759773 Are you sensitive to bad smells and how do you deal? I have a strong gag reflex and cannot handle rotting garbage or farts or filthy bathroom smells. People's breath sometimes makes me want to faint it's so offputting to me. How do I lessen these effects? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/759764 Are you sensitive to bad smells and how do you deal? I have a strong gag reflex and cannot handle rotting garbage or farts or filthy bathroom smells. People's breath sometimes makes me want to faint it's so offputting to me. How do I lessen these effects? Tue, 20 May 2008 22:02:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/759764 Do you live with someone who just doesn't understand clean? Someone who just does not see squalor as a problem? How do you deal with that? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/759744 Do you live with someone who just doesn't understand clean? Someone who just does not see squalor as a problem? How do you deal with that? Tue, 20 May 2008 21:45:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/759744 Does your spouse invite guests over without asking or telling and how do you feel about it? Maybe it's just 'cause I'm pregnant but I'm annoyed with it. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/759449 Does your spouse invite guests over without asking or telling and how do you feel about it? Maybe it's just 'cause I'm pregnant but I'm annoyed with it. Tue, 20 May 2008 18:38:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/759449 Has anyone found a good remedy for melasma? I wear sunscreen but the discoloration is worse since I became pregnant. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/758037 Has anyone found a good remedy for melasma? I wear sunscreen but the discoloration is worse since I became pregnant. Mon, 19 May 2008 22:36:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/758037 Would you abort a baby with Down Syndrome or severe disability? Statistics say 93% of people do. This is a hypothetical question. I had a heated discussion with another pregnant friend of mine. Please keep it polite. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/743933 Would you abort a baby with Down Syndrome or severe disability? Statistics say 93% of people do. This is a hypothetical question. I had a heated discussion with another pregnant friend of mine. Please keep it polite. Sun, 11 May 2008 12:02:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/743933 How can I boost my self-esteem? I'm pregnant and feel myself getting huge. My 7 yo told me my butt looks like a truck today. I still have months to go. I work out every day but am still eating too much. Have gained about 14 pounds and am at 15 wks. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/728317 How can I boost my self-esteem? I'm pregnant and feel myself getting huge. My 7 yo told me my butt looks like a truck today. I still have months to go. I work out every day but am still eating too much. Have gained about 14 pounds and am at 15 wks. Thu, 01 May 2008 22:44:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/728317 A parent at my child's school regularly hands out invites to his church with candy attached to them. This is a public school. I think it's very bad to manipulate kids like this. Discuss. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/726572 A parent at my child's school regularly hands out invites to his church with candy attached to them. This is a public school. I think it's very bad to manipulate kids like this. Discuss. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:01:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/726572 Does your spouse occasionally feign deafness and does it make you see red? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/718273 Does your spouse occasionally feign deafness and does it make you see red? Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:50:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/718273 Have you been to Las Vegas and what did you think? Liked? Hated? Or both at the same time like me. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/709634 Have you been to Las Vegas and what did you think? Liked? Hated? Or both at the same time like me. Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:15:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/709634 What's your favorite blog? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/701780 What's your favorite blog? Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:40:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/701780 How do I determine my ethnicity for genetic testing? Mom is all-hispanic from Central-America. Dad is a mix of Italian and Austrian Jew. Do I check Hispanic or what? Confused. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/701617 How do I determine my ethnicity for genetic testing? Mom is all-hispanic from Central-America. Dad is a mix of Italian and Austrian Jew. Do I check Hispanic or what? Confused. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:35:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/701617 Would you say something to a breastfeeding mother who you know drinks alcohol? A friend is doing this, a few beers every night and she is still BFing her toddler. It does not sound safe or healthy to me but should I tell her that? It's not like she asked. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/699986 Would you say something to a breastfeeding mother who you know drinks alcohol? A friend is doing this, a few beers every night and she is still BFing her toddler. It does not sound safe or healthy to me but should I tell her that? It's not like she asked. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:26:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/699986 Did you give birth with a midwife and what was your experience? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/694727 Did you give birth with a midwife and what was your experience? Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:42:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/694727 I hung this ad up in my cubicle at work and it seems to upset a huge number of people. I think it's quite good. Is it upsetting to you? See first answer. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/689999 I hung this ad up in my cubicle at work and it seems to upset a huge number of people. I think it's quite good. Is it upsetting to you? See first answer. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:47:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/689999 If my ends are darker than my roots can I just use a lifting lighter brown dye to make them look more normal? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/686610 If my ends are darker than my roots can I just use a lifting lighter brown dye to make them look more normal? Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:51:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/686610 Guys: do you leave pee puddles around the toilet or do you clean 'em up? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/686587 Guys: do you leave pee puddles around the toilet or do you clean 'em up? Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:29:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/686587 Help inspire me. This is my 3rd week of working out every other day. I am so sick of it. Partly because I am 3 months pregnant. How do I keep going when all I want to do is sleep? I have to get up hecka early to work out. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/686537 Help inspire me. This is my 3rd week of working out every other day. I am so sick of it. Partly because I am 3 months pregnant. How do I keep going when all I want to do is sleep? I have to get up hecka early to work out. Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:41:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/686537 What is your partner's grossest habit? Go on, confess your darkest feelings about the thing they do that makes you nuts! http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/686514 What is your partner's grossest habit? Go on, confess your darkest feelings about the thing they do that makes you nuts! Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:29:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/686514 In a similar vein of husbands-behaving badly: Is it okay to divorce a man for constantly using the toilet brush to unblock the toilet. I have to buy a new toilet brush once every two weeks at this rate. Plus it fuggin gross. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/686487 In a similar vein of husbands-behaving badly: Is it okay to divorce a man for constantly using the toilet brush to unblock the toilet. I have to buy a new toilet brush once every two weeks at this rate. Plus it fuggin gross. Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:14:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/686487 I keep taking something out of the freezer to defrost and my man keeps putting it back in the freezer. Is it okay to open a six-pack of whoop-ass on him? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/686484 I keep taking something out of the freezer to defrost and my man keeps putting it back in the freezer. Is it okay to open a six-pack of whoop-ass on him? Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:12:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/686484 Do you ever pretend you aren't home when unexpected guests drop by? I did it this weekend. I just wasn't in the mood. The house was a mess too. You can't tell I'm home from the outside and the car was in the garage. Was I rotten or what? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/686481 Do you ever pretend you aren't home when unexpected guests drop by? I did it this weekend. I just wasn't in the mood. The house was a mess too. You can't tell I'm home from the outside and the car was in the garage. Was I rotten or what? Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:10:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/686481 What to give my 7 year old for her birthday? She does not watch a lot of TV so does not have a ready list of things she wants. She likes animals, fairies and science. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/685114 What to give my 7 year old for her birthday? She does not watch a lot of TV so does not have a ready list of things she wants. She likes animals, fairies and science. Sat, 05 Apr 2008 23:02:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/685114 Old School Willy Wonka with Gene Wilder or New School with Johnny Depp? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/685104 Old School Willy Wonka with Gene Wilder or New School with Johnny Depp? Sat, 05 Apr 2008 22:51:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/685104 What's the best quote you heard this week? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/683798 What's the best quote you heard this week? Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:30:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/683798 Would you ever give up drinking water in bottles? Here is a link for perspective (see answer 1). http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/683790 Would you ever give up drinking water in bottles? Here is a link for perspective (see answer 1). Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:21:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/683790 Can you recommend a "safe" daily amount of cardio and weight training for a pregnant woman? I am three months. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/677237 Can you recommend a "safe" daily amount of cardio and weight training for a pregnant woman? I am three months. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:40:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/677237 When a dad stops visitation does he generally start up again? Give me your experience. My 7 yo dd's dad has kind of dropped off the map. No visits for a month now. My kid is shattered. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/673802 When a dad stops visitation does he generally start up again? Give me your experience. My 7 yo dd's dad has kind of dropped off the map. No visits for a month now. My kid is shattered. Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:22:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/673802 Why are organic eggs always brown? What makes egg shells white or brown? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/667146 Why are organic eggs always brown? What makes egg shells white or brown? Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:50:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/667146 Would you kill a rattlesnake in your yard, garage or in front of your house? I just killed my second one this year and I feel awful about it. I have small kids and there are many kids on our street too. Did not want them bitten. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/665460 Would you kill a rattlesnake in your yard, garage or in front of your house? I just killed my second one this year and I feel awful about it. I have small kids and there are many kids on our street too. Did not want them bitten. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:01:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/665460 Hey, baggies. What's for dinner? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/652772 Hey, baggies. What's for dinner? Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:53:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/652772 How can I improve my skin's texture? It's dry in places, oily in others and dull, dull, dull. I'm 40 and don't smoke. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/650970 How can I improve my skin's texture? It's dry in places, oily in others and dull, dull, dull. I'm 40 and don't smoke. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:30:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/650970 Ever dealt with a stubborn Scientologist in the workplace? How did you deal with a person recruiting at work? Especially when "Hell No!" is not working. Do you tell HR? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/650967 Ever dealt with a stubborn Scientologist in the workplace? How did you deal with a person recruiting at work? Especially when "Hell No!" is not working. Do you tell HR? Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:27:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/650967 Define "Business Casual" for me? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/635968 Define "Business Casual" for me? Sun, 09 Mar 2008 01:09:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/635968 Have you ever known anyone who was obsessed with WWII and Nazis? Not a neo-nazi or even a conservative but who loved anything Nazi? Did it bug you and did you distance yourself from them? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/626040 Have you ever known anyone who was obsessed with WWII and Nazis? Not a neo-nazi or even a conservative but who loved anything Nazi? Did it bug you and did you distance yourself from them? Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:54:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/626040 My parents will not be happy to find I am pregnant with my second child. I am in a happy marriage and work for a great company but I have debt. They will be disgusted with me for placing a greater financial burden on myself. Should I tell them? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/620475 My parents will not be happy to find I am pregnant with my second child. I am in a happy marriage and work for a great company but I have debt. They will be disgusted with me for placing a greater financial burden on myself. Should I tell them? Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:55:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/620475 Morning sickness all day long! My husband fried up some onions today and I've been puking ever since. I already have every window in the house open. Any smells at all are making me ill. Please offer advice that worked for you. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/612462 Morning sickness all day long! My husband fried up some onions today and I've been puking ever since. I already have every window in the house open. Any smells at all are making me ill. Please offer advice that worked for you. Sat, 23 Feb 2008 18:30:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/612462 What's your favorite song of the moment? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/601280 What's your favorite song of the moment? Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:02:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/601280 Help! The client my company works for wants to hire me away. What are the legal implications? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/601260 Help! The client my company works for wants to hire me away. What are the legal implications? Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:40:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/601260 At just a few weeks pregnant I have become incredibly smell-sensitive. Is there any way to make it stop? It's making me avoid a lot of foods I usually like and many people because their breath is literally making me gag. It's driving me nuts! Help? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/593663 At just a few weeks pregnant I have become incredibly smell-sensitive. Is there any way to make it stop? It's making me avoid a lot of foods I usually like and many people because their breath is literally making me gag. It's driving me nuts! Help? Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:46:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/593663 I'm 40 and pregnant. What should I be extra careful about? Any other over-40 moms out there, can you tell me how it went for you? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/591909 I'm 40 and pregnant. What should I be extra careful about? Any other over-40 moms out there, can you tell me how it went for you? Sat, 09 Feb 2008 20:24:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/591909 Do you know white people who "act black" around a black colleague at work? Does it drive you as crazy as it drives me? What the hickory heck is wrong with these people? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/581559 Do you know white people who "act black" around a black colleague at work? Does it drive you as crazy as it drives me? What the hickory heck is wrong with these people? Sun, 03 Feb 2008 11:33:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/581559 Do you feel sickened by your own curiousity when clicking on Britney Spears news items? I feel awful everytime I do. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/579392 Do you feel sickened by your own curiousity when clicking on Britney Spears news items? I feel awful everytime I do. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:14:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/579392 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. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/576292 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. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 23:57:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/576292 How would you feel about your child being a minority in her school? My child is in a predominantly Asian school and has had some problems feeling included. Please advise me. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/569684 How would you feel about your child being a minority in her school? My child is in a predominantly Asian school and has had some problems feeling included. Please advise me. Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:16:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/569684 Do you have a favorite bread-machine recipe? Please share it with me. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/569665 Do you have a favorite bread-machine recipe? Please share it with me. Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:01:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/569665 I sometimes watch my friend's 10yo girl. If I don't rule the kitchen off limits between meals she will eat constantly rather than play or do other things. She has a weight problem. Is it worth mentioning to her mom? It's quite heartbreaking to witness. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/569631 I sometimes watch my friend's 10yo girl. If I don't rule the kitchen off limits between meals she will eat constantly rather than play or do other things. She has a weight problem. Is it worth mentioning to her mom? It's quite heartbreaking to witness. Sat, 26 Jan 2008 23:37:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/569631 Are you trying to live the slow food/real food lifestyle and how is it going for you? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/552049 Are you trying to live the slow food/real food lifestyle and how is it going for you? Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:05:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/552049 Trying to conceive. 1 week late for Aunt Flo. Faintest of faint lines on the home pee test. I am 40. Can you imagine a faint blue line 2 minutes after peeing on the thing? One is supposed to disregard the test after 10 minutes. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/518962 Trying to conceive. 1 week late for Aunt Flo. Faintest of faint lines on the home pee test. I am 40. Can you imagine a faint blue line 2 minutes after peeing on the thing? One is supposed to disregard the test after 10 minutes. Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:32:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/518962 Men. Do you think you should help more with making Christmas happen? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/518922 Men. Do you think you should help more with making Christmas happen? Thu, 20 Dec 2007 23:08:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/518922 Should I get my mom comfortable shoes for Christmas (she broke her ankle earlier this year) or something more fun? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/517704 Should I get my mom comfortable shoes for Christmas (she broke her ankle earlier this year) or something more fun? Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/517704 How do I a clear clogged inkjet printer? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/512945 How do I a clear clogged inkjet printer? Sat, 15 Dec 2007 22:24:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/512945 How can I slim my calves? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/512944 How can I slim my calves? Sat, 15 Dec 2007 22:23:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/512944 Do you know the history of your neighborhood and what's the best thing you found out? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/511949 Do you know the history of your neighborhood and what's the best thing you found out? Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:14:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/511949 My mother spends too much $$$ on my daughter at Christmas. We don't see her that often and my daughter's relationship with my mom is totally colored by how much stuff she thinks she's going to and eventually will get. I hate it. What can I do? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/511946 My mother spends too much $$$ on my daughter at Christmas. We don't see her that often and my daughter's relationship with my mom is totally colored by how much stuff she thinks she's going to and eventually will get. I hate it. What can I do? Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/511946 My ex-sister-in-law was horrible to me when I left my abusive husband. Now she keeps trying to contact me. She lives in another country but keeps sending cards and letters. I refuse to answer but wonder if there is a way to make her stop. Any suggestions? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/511804 My ex-sister-in-law was horrible to me when I left my abusive husband. Now she keeps trying to contact me. She lives in another country but keeps sending cards and letters. I refuse to answer but wonder if there is a way to make her stop. Any suggestions? Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:12:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/511804 Why are all these ants in my house? It's midwinter in CA? Why are they in the bathroom? There is nothing to eat in there. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/507219 Why are all these ants in my house? It's midwinter in CA? Why are they in the bathroom? There is nothing to eat in there. Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:12:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/507219 Was The Golden Compass good for you or a let-down? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/506027 Was The Golden Compass good for you or a let-down? Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:13:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/506027 Should you tell your husband his breath is reeky or just keep that to yourelf? And if yes, how to do so in a way that spares his feelings? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/504017 Should you tell your husband his breath is reeky or just keep that to yourelf? And if yes, how to do so in a way that spares his feelings? Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:18:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/504017 What did you think of the late Kurt Vonnegut? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/206253 What did you think of the late Kurt Vonnegut? Thu, 12 Apr 2007 23:16:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/206253 If my ex shows up late for visitation or misses it consistently, what are my legal options? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/193418 If my ex shows up late for visitation or misses it consistently, what are my legal options? Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:02:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/193418 Should men with graying hair dye it back to their original color or is this undignified? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/191553 Should men with graying hair dye it back to their original color or is this undignified? Sun, 08 Apr 2007 23:08:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/191553 My daughter wants to take her friends on an antique train ride for her birthday party. It's 5 bucks a child and 10 per adult. Is it cheesy to ask that adults pay for their tickets? I can't afford to pay for 2 adults per child. Help! http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/185844 My daughter wants to take her friends on an antique train ride for her birthday party. It's 5 bucks a child and 10 per adult. Is it cheesy to ask that adults pay for their tickets? I can't afford to pay for 2 adults per child. Help! Mon, 02 Apr 2007 22:34:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/185844 Is there a country you want to visit but are afraid to visit and if so why? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/184023 Is there a country you want to visit but are afraid to visit and if so why? Sat, 31 Mar 2007 23:43:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/184023 Best cinematography ever? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/183167 Best cinematography ever? Fri, 30 Mar 2007 23:47:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/183167 Is Kosher gelatin made from animals or is it vegan? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/183162 Is Kosher gelatin made from animals or is it vegan? Fri, 30 Mar 2007 23:43:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/183162 Can a western woman visit Yemen safely? I want to see some of the architecture. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/183136 Can a western woman visit Yemen safely? I want to see some of the architecture. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:53:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/183136 I can't rate things and my rating finger is really itching! Any idea when the Firefox peeps will be given back their powers? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/183114 I can't rate things and my rating finger is really itching! Any idea when the Firefox peeps will be given back their powers? Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:11:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/183114 Cosmetics-lovers, what is the one product you cannot do without? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/182217 Cosmetics-lovers, what is the one product you cannot do without? Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:22:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/182217 Do you give kudos to your coworkers when they go the extra mile? I emailed my boss about a coworker who really tries hard and is a delight to work with. How is that likely to viewed by my boss? I meant every word. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/182211 Do you give kudos to your coworkers when they go the extra mile? I emailed my boss about a coworker who really tries hard and is a delight to work with. How is that likely to viewed by my boss? I meant every word. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:12:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/182211 My big toenail split after I stubbed it. How can I mend it? It does not hurt but it's driving me crazy. Can it be glued or something? Should I go to a salon or try it myself? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/180037 My big toenail split after I stubbed it. How can I mend it? It does not hurt but it's driving me crazy. Can it be glued or something? Should I go to a salon or try it myself? Tue, 27 Mar 2007 23:33:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/180037 What books are you using to teach your kindergartener to read? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/179952 What books are you using to teach your kindergartener to read? Tue, 27 Mar 2007 21:45:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/179952 Parents want me and dd to come to my dad's 65th birthday party but don't want my S.O. to come, even though it's 4 years after I split with my exhub and 3+ years into my new relationship. They claim they are not ready. I politely declined. Am I wrong? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/178770 Parents want me and dd to come to my dad's 65th birthday party but don't want my S.O. to come, even though it's 4 years after I split with my exhub and 3+ years into my new relationship. They claim they are not ready. I politely declined. Am I wrong? Mon, 26 Mar 2007 22:56:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/178770 Does your school-age child help around the house with chores? Do you reward them for their work? If so, with what? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/177318 Does your school-age child help around the house with chores? Do you reward them for their work? If so, with what? Sun, 25 Mar 2007 19:00:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/177318 Should we be worried about Amy Winehouse? Just bought her album after watching her intriguing antics in public and that girl makes Britney look like a nun. The lyrics! Oy vey! And all in that rich, buttery voice. Hypnotic. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/174072 Should we be worried about Amy Winehouse? Just bought her album after watching her intriguing antics in public and that girl makes Britney look like a nun. The lyrics! Oy vey! And all in that rich, buttery voice. Hypnotic. Thu, 22 Mar 2007 21:49:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/174072 What's the last thing you bought that did exactly what it was advertised to do? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/171813 What's the last thing you bought that did exactly what it was advertised to do? Tue, 20 Mar 2007 22:41:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/171813 What music really saved your day or improved an otherwise bad mood for you lately? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/171811 What music really saved your day or improved an otherwise bad mood for you lately? Tue, 20 Mar 2007 22:39:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/171811 Can you offer suggestions for keeping my house cleaner? I often work upwards of 60 hours a week and the place is getting bad by the weekend. I need help! I was so desperate I recently switched to paper plates and cups because of the dirty dish backlog. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/171763 Can you offer suggestions for keeping my house cleaner? I often work upwards of 60 hours a week and the place is getting bad by the weekend. I need help! I was so desperate I recently switched to paper plates and cups because of the dirty dish backlog. Tue, 20 Mar 2007 21:30:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/171763 Why do Americans always identify themselves by ethnicity? e.g. "Irish-American", "Italian-American" etc. Also, why do they consider themselves to actually be culturally Irish or Italian (or whathaveyou) when they are culturally American? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/170506 Why do Americans always identify themselves by ethnicity? e.g. "Irish-American", "Italian-American" etc. Also, why do they consider themselves to actually be culturally Irish or Italian (or whathaveyou) when they are culturally American? Mon, 19 Mar 2007 21:34:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/170506 What do you think of this photo of a wounded marine on his wedding day? http://bagnewsnotes.typepad.com/bagnews/images/Berman-Ziegel.jpg http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/169249 What do you think of this photo of a wounded marine on his wedding day? http://bagnewsnotes.typepad.com/bagnews/images/Berman-Ziegel.jpg Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:22:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/169249 Is random bombing of civilians ever justified? If so, why? I'm looking for clues here. Why would anyone support it? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/168608 Is random bombing of civilians ever justified? If so, why? I'm looking for clues here. Why would anyone support it? Sun, 18 Mar 2007 11:48:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/168608 How much overtime is too much overtime? Even if you are being paid extremely well? Give me hours. What is plausible and what is getting into silly? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/161332 How much overtime is too much overtime? Even if you are being paid extremely well? Give me hours. What is plausible and what is getting into silly? Sat, 10 Mar 2007 22:56:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/161332 Is "special" kind of an icky word now or is it just me? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/160456 Is "special" kind of an icky word now or is it just me? Fri, 09 Mar 2007 22:30:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/160456 I saw racism today at work and it bugged me. I decided to act. Would you act if you saw it at the company you worked for? I'll give details if anyone wants to know but I was really shocked and acted impulsively to stop it. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/155517 I saw racism today at work and it bugged me. I decided to act. Would you act if you saw it at the company you worked for? I'll give details if anyone wants to know but I was really shocked and acted impulsively to stop it. Wed, 07 Mar 2007 22:18:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/155517 What do you do for yourself when work burns you out? How do you recover? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/151556 What do you do for yourself when work burns you out? How do you recover? Fri, 02 Mar 2007 23:36:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/151556