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If you are used to texting on a standard keypad, is it difficult to switch to a Qwerty? I had a tough time at first (I was used to depending on predictive text), but it didn't take too long to adjust.

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I have acne and i cant stand it. is there any proven methods that will help cure or relieve my acne? Unfortunately, nothing is proven for everybody. One friend of mine swears by rosewater. She said she applied it once per day (right before bed) and it cleared up her skin. Another friend of mine had a really bad experience with ProActive, and she tried Arbonne's clear skin system. It worked beautifully for her. It's comparable in price to ProActive (maybe a little cheaper), but...

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If you could only depend on one fruit to eat for the rest of your life, (that grows in pleanty all year round,) what would you choose? FIGS! Figs are spectacular! Sorry for the exclamations; I can't stop enthusing about how awesome figs are!

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Is there a musical instrument lying around somewhere in your house? I have a hammered dulcimer in my study.

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If god had a car what do you think it would be An Aston-Martin Vanquish. Because if you can have anything, which God can, why WOULDN'T you drive that?

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My family and I get together almost every weekend and we play games but we always seem to play Monopoly. We have decided to invest in a new game. Which games should we invest in? Apples to Apples! I have never seen a game that a wider variety of people enjoy -- when my church gets together, people of all age ranges play, and it's so much fun. My students (even the too-cool-for-school crowd) talk about enjoying it as well.

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How much snow does your town have to get before school is canceled? Any. If it's snowing, Houston freaks out and shuts down. I LOVE being a teacher. :-)

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Do you have any favorite vintage or recent teen drama shows? (For example, shows like 90210, Party of Five, Degrassi Junior High, etc) I loved Fifteen. I was lame. :-)

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What is the last word in the Bible? Amen. I was going to be clever, but I'm also a know-it-all, so I had to give the right answer (at least, in the KJV it's right).

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My sis decided to have a baby shwr for my son & his wife thru their church (she is an admin pastor). She didn't invite neither my son's wife's mother or myself. Stating she wanted it to be an only church function. What do you say? how do I respond? You know, baby showers are not supposed to be thrown by family anyway. They should be done by friends only. I can understand why you're unhappy, but it is her prerogative to invite whom she chooses. You respond by being graceful and knowing that one of your daughter-in-law's friends will probably also want to give her a shower, and that you will undoubtedly be invited to that.

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Do you think it is cool for a boyfriend or girfriend to leave the bathroom door open when doing thier business on the camode? No, I don't. I know that plenty of people are very comfortable with this, but even with a spouse, I would not be. Aside from the fact that I think some things should be private, I'm in favor of maintaining some semblance of romance throughout a relationship.

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How can I tactfully approach someone that does something that annoys me? He's an Asian student and the first thing he does when he arrives in the morning is to hawk a lugee in the sink near where I work. I've noticed most Asian men do this. How many Asian men do you know who do this? I know no Asian men who do this. And I know several Asian men. Sorry, I got distracted there for a moment. If this is a work environment, you should speak to your supervisor. If for whatever reason that's not possible, the best way to do something like that is to approach him in a friendly way and blame yourself: "Excuse me, would you...

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How do you feel about meal prices raised at restaurants by 15-20% so that all workers do not have to depend on tips. That's exactly what should happen. Tipping is a terrible system. A person should not have to depend on other people's moods for his living, which essentially is what tipping does. There are plenty of countries in which tipping is not the standard, and those places are not notorious for having rude waitstaff. To assume that waiters and waitresses would not do their job well if they...

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I gave a pretty nice gift to a co-worker/friend for her wedding and now one month after the vows, she has left him. Should they return the gifts? They should give back the gifts, but you have no right to expect them to.The etiquette for you doesn't match up to the etiquette for them. As many people have mentioned, once you give a gift, it's gone and they may do with it as they please. In their case, in the event that a marriage is called off, they should return any gifts that they have not used. However, there is one thing...

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Are there any women who feel/felt uncomfortable about breast feeding due to feeling that the breasts have a sexual connotation? I am not a fan of breastfeeding IN PUBLIC because whatever purpose they are currently being used for, they are still breasts and I believe they are not meant to be displayed. However, there is no denying that they were designed to feed babies, regardless of any other pleasure they may bring. I don't understand women who see their sexuality as a hindrance to their use as a way to feed...

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I sometimes call my mum 'woman' (as in "Oi woman, whats for tea?") do you find this disrespectful? I think it's jokingly disrespectful, like when I used to tell my mom that she was a crazy person. She knew I loved her dearly and didn't mean it seriously.

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Should highschools have on-site day care centers? I don't think having a day care encourages teen pregnancy. I'm pretty sure the message is not, "Hey, have all the kids you want, because now it's easy to deal with!" Besides, if they did, they would be a great blessing to the teachers with young children as well. That being said, I don't think they should have them, because I can't imagine how they would...

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Do you believe that God really endorses TV evangelists? This question reminds me of the incomperable Ray Stevens, and his song "Would Jesus Wear a Rolex." I love it because Ray Stevens IS a Christian, and he's right.

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Is it okay to "let" young children win games, or is that giving them the impression that they can never lose? I think kids need to win sometimes, but that's why I'm a big fan of kids' games which don't require strategy, but are still fun for them. One that comes to mind is Candyland. They can enjoy playing, but it's really all luck who wins and loses. Cranium hullabaloo is the same way, and so are a bunch of the games my parents played with me. I definitely think it's...

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Is Valentine's Day a romantic holiday for you? OR do you dread the day and wish you could sleep in? Eh. It's always romantic; we have a good time. But I don't really feel like I need a designated romance day, you know? We can be romantic without a calendar. But I'm weird.

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Ladies, which do you prefer, a swimming costume or a bikini and for what reason? No offense, and please don't read anything into this, bikini wearers, but I think bikinis show way too much. I definitely would not wear one, so if bathing costume is my other option, it's what I'd go for. Going out in a bikini would feel to me like leaving the house in my underwear.

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How can I avoid inviting some of our wedding guests to the formal reception afterward? Um, I don't think you can. I have known of people who invited guests only to the reception, but to invite to the wedding but not the party afterward is going to offend people. If your reception is costing too much money, you could look at options for cost-cutting, or you can simply invite fewer people to the actual wedding. But I don't see a classy way of inviting people to the...

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How do you stop a 10 year old boy from hitting girls? He doesn't see anything wrong with it. I don't understand -- are you upset because he's hitting, or just that he's hitting girls? Is this just fighting among kids, but you want to teach him that boys don't hit girls, or is this a matter of him picking on girls to hit? I'm a woman, and my mother taught me that if I hit a guy, I should expect to get hit back. She was very clear that a lady does not hit,...

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Should they bring back corporal punishment in schools? As a teacher, I am not in favor of corporal punishment (though I feel the need to point out that at least in my state, it is not illegal -- just rarely used). However, I'm not against it because I think it's child abuse -- I don't. I think there are many reasons why it's not the best choice now, though. First, it puts teachers in a precarious position. In a litigious...

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A new online video game uses lush graphics and challenging quests into outer space to teach Shakespeare.Gamers become pilots of an elite squadron whose mission is to guard an ancient text called, Romeo and Juliet. Is this a good way to teach the Bard? To teach it? Certainly not. You can't learn Shakespeare without experiencing it the way he meant for it to be done (ideally that would be seeing a good performance, but reading aloud well will work also). However, I like any time Shakespeare is incorporated into modern life -- movies like O, 10 Things I Hate About You, and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead are not effective means of...

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How do you feel about having a President who smokes cigarettes? I think he should have quit by now, but I know it's really difficult to do. I'm not really sure I'd like him to try quitting WHILE in office, so I guess I shouldn't complain too much. I'm not sure I want a President who's going through nicotine withdrawals.

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Obama, the 44th president. Did you know that there have only been 43, including Obama? Sure, but it's weird to say "43rd President, 44th Presidency."

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If you were a teacher, what would your response be to a student who said they had no motivation to succeed because the world is going to end in 2012, before they even graduate high school? It would depend on whether that student was serious. I do know at least one person who truly believes that the world will end in 2012, and I know I would get into a great deal of trouble for calling my student's spritual beliefs stupid. Assuming he is serious, I would remind him that until then, he is stuck in school anyway, and that it will be that much more pleasant for him if he...

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What separates a great teacher from an also ran? Results. The only way to judge a great teacher is by the results he or she gets. I think a great teacher can get results whether she has a full-stocked classroom or a hovel, whether she has involved parents or kids who get themselves up for school. At the end of every year, I look at my results. Are my kids better off than they were before? Are they able to do things (on their own and...

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Can you tell me which is the best Shakespear play, in your opinion, of course? Hamlet's my very favorite. I know it may be the standard answer, but it has contributed so many quotes to standard English, as well as my favorite character of all time. I love the depth of discussion on the topic of Hamlet's possible madness versus his craftiness in relation to the people spying on him. I also love the sheer theatrics of Hamlet's character -- it's like...

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I've been interacting with my bf's 7yr old girl for 3 mos & been w him for 5mos. He's upset that I don't have more emotion for her yet. He said I do lots w/ her, but not enough emotion. How can I help my bonding/love for her? Keep trying to find things that you both enjoy. That way, at least the emotion of having fun will not feel forced to you. A relationship may grow naturally, but don't try to rush it. Spending time with his little girl is a great start, and it's awesome that you're trying to involve yourself in her life, but you can't MAKE yourselves bond. As long as you're friendly...

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I am now worried that my three year old son has been sexually abused. He has had a facination with his penis for as long as he could play with it. He has now become overly curious with my 1 year old son's penis too. Could he have been abu Any child COULD have been abused, but what you're describing is pretty normal. It may simply be a matter of teaching your son appropriate behavior for being around people. If you're very concerned, you can talk to your son's pediatrician, and he'll let you know if what your son is doing is normal for his age.

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Can you recommend for me a great horror writer that is little known or unknown? I want something fresh to read and scary. John Saul has written A LOT of novels -- I haven't read them all, but every one I have read was good. Of particular note in my mind are "Suffer the Children" and "Punish the Sinners."

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What is the best horror film you've ever seen? I need netflix ideas.. If you want to go with a classic, In The Mouth Of Madness is a pretty disturbing and good one.

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Is there any scary movies that are pg-13 that aren't old and aren't the grudge, the grudge two, the eye, one missed call or dark water? I thought The Others was good and creepy.

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In my wedding i want to have small white calla lilies. Also i want a deep purple flower to go in with it. what would make a good flower? Irises are lovely, as are some of the darker orchids (though they're pricey). Lisianthus are quite nice, also, and check out bouquets with purple roses or hydrangeas. Not to mention purple calla lillies, which are really pretty.

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Me and my fiancé want to have a Steampunk themed wedding. Can you suggest any ideas for decorations? Wall, table, gifts or otherwise. How fun! I'd go for very industrial things -- since your wedding is nontraditional, you may even be able to find a cool venue with some exposed metal in the hall. Also, mix with super-traditional looks, like typewriter-font invitations with embellished borders. Such a cool idea. Check out this story from Offbeat Bride: http://offbeatbride.com/2007/12/a-steampunk-wedding

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My wedding dress is coral. My fiance bought a tan suit. What color shirt and tie would match? Teal is a lovely counterpart to coral, if you're interested in complementing your dress without matching it directly. I'd do a white shirt with a colored tie, if I were choosing.

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Is it okay for me to wear white on my wedding day, even though I'm not a virgin? I don't frequently link my own answers, but check out this one. Maybe it'll make you feel better about things. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1031937

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Who was the first President not to take the oath of office using a Bible? In addition to Teddy Roosevelt, JQ Adams said in a letter that he used a book of constitutional law, though the Capitol records don't indicate that. And I wouldn't count Obama's second oath, since he was already President at the time.

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My fiance cheated on me when we first began dating and swears he won't do it again and that he loves me. He also said he was insecure at first and felt I was too good for him. Does it sound like he could/would do it again? There's no way to know. It really could be true; it could also be an excuse to get out of dealing with the consequences of his actions. I believe that relationships can be built back stronger than before after an infidelity, but that it takes more than an apology to make that happen. If somebody cheats, there is usually SOMETHING wrong in the relationship. If this were my...

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Are school days really the best days of our lives? No. No, no, no, and no. Oh, and no. School days can be great. To all those who had wonderful school days, hooray for you. That's excellent. But what would life be if the best days of our lives were over at age 18 (or, if you count college, in our mid-twenties)? I refuse to think that life is all downhill from there. I have been out of school for a few years, and my life gets...

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Wife goes to dance club with a co-worker and has guys buy her drinks. She stayed out until 3:30 am I was out of town. We have been married 11 years both our first. What should I do? I can't sleep at night I have feelings that cheating is next. Definitely talk to her. There could be any number of reasons. It's possible that she enjoys the attention she gets from the men at the bar; is she getting that attention from you? 11 years is a long time; if she has never raised red flags before, it's possible something has changed in how she feels about herself or about your marriage. But it doesn't mean that she is even...

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ENGLISH grammar: USE the word "listen" in a sentence as a NOUN. I had heard that Hannah Montana was talented, but one listen told me that I would not enjoy her music. Earliest date used as a noun (according to Mirriam Webster, jeez I wish I had the OED): 1788.

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Would you rate an answer up if it gave you a good laugh, but still didn't answer the question or even relate to it? Certainly, as long as the question was not an emotional one asking for serious help. The other time I wouldn't is if the joke is at the expense of the asker. That's unkind and not helpful. Otherwise, though, anything that makes me laugh is a good thing.

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My boyfriend and I are building a new house and he wants all the walls stark white. I hate the idea but he swears that white is fancy. Am I crazy or are gemtones like ruby and dark blue "in" right now and make a room look regal? While I never, EVER decorate my house according to what is in, you have one thing working for you in that paint is super easy to change. Is there any way you guys can compromise and choose different rooms to decide colors for? Maybe he picks the living room colors, and you pick the kitchen, etc.? If you can't get him to budge on this one, see if you can decorate with it, and if not,...

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I used Behr undercoating primer. Just noticed it is for satin, semigloss or high gloss. I want to use flat (already purchased). I painted a swatch and it looks nice. Any reason I shouldn't go ahead with the flat, even though the If you tried it and it works, do it. The only downside will be that if your paint melts off your walls like something out of The Amityville Horror, the paint company will say, "Well, we said it was only for satin, semigloss, or high gloss, so it's not our fault." I just painted my floor with cheaptastic contractor paint, and it worked perfectly fine, even though the guy there...

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I have ceramic tile in my bathroom. the edges are gray and the inside is black and white checkerboard. Believe me, i did not choose these colors. what is a good color to paint the walls other than gray? I say you're in luck. Grey, black, and white will match almost any color you choose to put in your bathroom. The only ones I'd stay away from are browns. This would be a good chance for you to bring in a really great accent color. You can also try out your colors on the Sherwin-Williams website (I think it's under tools) on their Color Visualizer. It will give you a chance...

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What would be the perfect gift to give a zombie? Please be creative! :) IF I wanted to give a gift to a zombie, which I don't, the obvious one would be a helmet. But if you give a zombie a helmet, I'll assume you're on their side, and I won't let you in my shelter. It's quite a gamble, and they seem to have no loyalty.

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Dont you know that a zombie can smell you from 100 yards away? I doubt that. There's no evidence zombies can smell. Since when do senses become SHARPER after death? Besides, it doesn't matter. I'll have my shotgun ready. Go for the brain, people!

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"Oh, ____!" What did you say? FIE! My favorite expletive. Yes, I do teach English Literature, why?

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The Bible tells us to stay a virgin until marriage. I don't ever want to get married. Am I really obligated to stay a virgin until I die? If you intend to follow the Bible, then yes. However, you may change your mind about not wanting to get married; many people do. Regardless of the turns your life takes, God has a plan for you. "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them that are the called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28

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Would you ever eat in a filthy restaurant if they were the only ones who cooked your favorite meal? Heck no! I'd cook my own favorite meal!

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What is the best deep conditioner / shampoo for dry hair? I am in love with Frederick Fekkai Gloss. It's sold online as well as at Bath and Body Works and Target. You can go and get a sample pack (shampoo, conditioner, glossing cream) for about $25. It lasted me a couple of weeks, and I have really long hair. That way, you can see if it's worth it to you.

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Why do people buy antiques? For me, it's having something that doesn't look like everything everybody else owns -- or even everything else I own. The best are when I know where they came from -- the mail tray by my door, for example, is actually a tea cart from the early '40s, and it was owned by my friend's grandmother. I also love how well many antiques are made. They tell the story of when they...

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If you had a serious problem with your boyfriends ex is it funny or evil to hack into her email change her password and setting and delete everything...... It's inappropriate and immature. Funny jokes are harmless, played on friends, and without serious consequences. What you're describing fits none of those, and is not befitting a lady of class. If you have a problem with your boyfriend's ex, just remember: he's with you, not her. That's all the revenge you need.

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I've always been afraid of snakes but lately the fear is like debilitating. First thing I wake up I start worrying about accidently encountering one.What could be wrong with me! It's not terribly uncommon for a phobia to get worse. A fear of an animal is one thing -- a fear that you might encounter one is a different situation altogether. If your phobia has become debilitating, it is probably time to seek professional help. Look for a therapist who specializes in phobias. Good luck to you.

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Your thoughts? Pretty sad. please note, may not be suitable for minors. I think it's deplorable that eating disorders are being glorified and accepted. People with anorexia and bulimia need help and understanding, but not support/inspiration for their actions. Pro-ED websites allow anorexics to learn more and more effective ways to lose weight, while marketing the idea that eating disorders are a lifestyle choice and not something to be cured (although,...

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Do people that have multiple personalities ever have their personalities get in arguments? It's possible, but not common. More commonly, the identities do not know about each other. However, sometimes the identities may be aware of one another and interact, without the person's "real" identity knowing about it.

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Would you circumsize your child for the sole reason being that you had it done at birth? I have known three guys who had to have it done later, for medical reasons. It was excruciating and debilitating for them, and they clearly remember the pain. I feel that if there is a likelihood that it will need to be done later, it's better to get it done when the child will not remember it.

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I'd like to help out the poor, homeless you see on the street, but how do you know they're not just pulling a scam? You don't. I once had a conversation with a friend on this very topic, and she had something wise to say: "The Bible tells us that a cup of water given in Jesus' name will be blessed. It doesn't say anything about whether the person you're giving it to has to actually be thirsty." The bottom line is, you never know exactly whom you're helping. But your...

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When your server first comes to your table to get drink orders, how would you react or feel if they asked "can I get you a ceaser or a nice cold beer?" rather than just asking what you would like to drink? Would it offend you that they are pushing booze? It's only a problem if they continually do so. I know it's their job and that it helps them out if the tip is higher, so I don't begrudge them some upselling. But if they offer me alcohol more than twice in the meal, I find it annoying.

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When eating in a restaurant, would you rather have a server who checks up on you every few minutes, even after you've gotten the food, or a server who takes a long time to get to your table and only comes back to give you the bill? I like a server who is good as his job. That means checking on my regularly, but no hovering like a nervous wreck. Somebody who converses easily, but doesn't act like he's my new best friend. Somebody who knows the menu and can make a confident recommendation when asked.

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I have a 7 month old golden retriever who wont go for a walk. she gets as far as the garden path and thats it. we have had her since 9 weeks and have been trying ever since. Any ideas? Try carrying/driving her past the point at which she normally stops. See if she'll walk then, and walk her home. Maybe once she's used to walking around, passing the garden path won't be such an ordeal. Very important: when you're walking her, relax and don't tense up. If you're tense, she's tense. Also, if you coddle her, comfort her, etc.,...

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I workout every evening so I shower twice a day. Does anyone know of a gentle shampoo that is good for frequent washings? Frederick Fekkai repairing shampoo is good for that. I am in your same situation -- I use the Repair shampoo and the Gloss (moisturizing) conditioner.

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Why is digusting crap like caviar, frog legs, and foie gras considered gourmet? If I were rich, the last thing that I'd be eating would be fish eggs. Because they are delicious and costly to prepare. Why be down on something if you haven't tried it? Something is usually gourmet because it is either very difficult or very expensive to make. Caviar, for example, is both. The process of getting the caviar is time-consuming, and it takes the roe of many fish to make enough caviar to be sold.

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I'm thinking of painting my room white & "lime pop" green. IF I do use two colours, should I paint the same colour on opposite walls or adjacent walls? It depends on the look you're trying to achieve. If you go to Sherwin-Williams.com, you can use their color visualizer (under Tools and Inspiration or something like that) to paint a room similar to your layout and see what you think about the different effects.

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How do I re-paint a staircase. Is sanding necessary or simply washing them down? Is there a special type of paint for stairs? Is there an paint additive that helps keep the stairs from being slippery? Are there websites with free stairway designs? Help There is a paint additive that helps keep floors from being slippery -- I don't know what it's called, but they sell it at Home Depot. You should be able to ask the person at the paint counter. You should also probably use a floor paint, as it's more likely to last than a regular wall paint. You could also seal the paint to make it last, but that would make them slippery, so I...

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What should I have with the homemade vegetable tempura I'm making tonight? Bamboo rice.

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Do you actually try to cook the recipes and dinners you see demonstrated on the Cooking Channel? Heck yeah! In fact, if I need new recipe ideas, I always surf foodnetwork.com. It's super useful.

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What would you say to someone other than telling them to rot in hell when they say to you that "If you associate with drinkers even though you don't drink, you won't be saved"? That there is no Biblical foundation for what they are saying. The Bible tells us that Jesus spent his time with sinners; in fact, the Pharisees' major complaint with him was that he was a friend to the sinners. There is not even a Biblical injunction against drinking (though there is one against drunkenness, which is clearly a sin). Telling somebody that they will or will not be...

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I feel lost & worthless. Family wants me to pursue a certain career but I'm not making the grades. I want to do something I'm passionate about but I 'll be looked down on in my family, a black sheep if I can't be what they want me to be. I want to die.. Is your family paying for your education? If not, I don't see how this is their call. At some point in your life, you have to start doing what's right for you and not worry about what's right for other people. They have their own lives to live, and you have yours. You shouldn't feel like a loser because you can't live somebody else's dream. If your school...

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Does being called ma'am make you feel old? Of course not. It's a sign of respect, and not just for an elder. Heck, sometimes I call my students ma'am and sir!

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This may sound stupid but - Is it not disrespectful to let your dogs run around in a cemetary over the graves and relieve themselves? Am I getting upset over nothing? Shouldn't they walk them on the paved walkways and carry a bag? Which cemetery? Congressional Cemetery in DC? Because I know there dogs are allowed and expected to run around and do their business as dogs do. As long as it is within the law, I don't see how it could be disrespectful. I know that I'm in the minority, but how can something a dog does be disrespectful? And who cares if a dog pees on a gravestone? I don't get it. But...

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I have recently changed my major to early childhood education. If you are a teacher, how well do you like your job? I absolutely love it. There is no other job that I would rather be doing. However, I must point out that there are quite a few teachers who do NOT love their job. They should not be teaching. Take every opportunity you can to do work similar to that which you are considering for your career. Spend time with little kids, work at summer camps, whatever. You need a really good idea of...

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What is your opinion on a year round school schedule? Is it better than a fall-spring schedule? what are the +'s and -'s? When I think of a year-round schedule, I am thinking of a system wherein students attend the same number of days, but their vacations are more spread out. Given this idea, year-round is clearly the better system. For example, in my district, students attend school 187 days, with about 2½ months off for summer, two weeks off for Christmas, 2½ days off for Thanksgiving, and a week...

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Are the schools getting too involved with your life? Did you know some schools require you to get a pre-approval form for doctor visits, like for a vision or dental visit? We have to ask their permission to take kids to the doctor? Well, it's unfortunately not uncommon for a parent to cover for their kids' misdeeds by claiming that they were at the doctor. Since a doctor/dentist appointment is made ahead of time, the school requiring a form to be filled out keeps a parent from writing a note saying that their kid was at the doctor when in fact he had just not written his English paper. I can't imagine my...

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Have you ever waved to someone, only to realize that they weren't the right person? Yes, but I'm in Texas, so it's not too bad. People just assume you're being friendly.

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What companies in Austin hire felons? You can try contacting Project RIO (Re-Integration of Offenders) which helps find jobs for felons. I don't know if you can specify your city, but it's worth a try. Good luck rebuilding your life. http://www.workforcelink.com/html/rio/allaboutrio.html

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I hate food. the thought of eating is enough to make me loose my appetite. im on summer holidays and iv been living of a couple of pieces of toast a day for the duration of it. my friends think this is bad? do you think that? im still eating my toast? Please please see a doctor. Toast does not have the proper nutrition needed to sustain a healthy life. Also, you are NOT fat. In fact, you are very, very thin. At 5'6 and 8 stone, you weigh much less than is probably healthy for your height. It is not uncommon to have an inaccurate view of your body type. Whether you believe me or not, I can assure you that you weigh less than you...

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Can you have more than 1 best man at your wedding? i.e. 2 You may do ANYTHING you like. 2 best men, a best dog, whatever. The post is there to signify a close relationship and a support in your life. If you have two friends who fit that bill, good for you. Don't try to choose between them.

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So, a guy decapitated a fellow passenger on a Greyhound bus today with a knife. How safe do YOU feel when traveling on buses across the country? A knife? A KNIFE? He decapitated a fellow passenger WITH A KNIFE? What KIND of knife? Like a pocketknife? Or one of those Crocodile Dundee "Now THAT'S a knife" knives? What else did this guy have on him? A crossbow? I don't travel by bus, and now I NEVER WILL. In fact, I think I may just stay inside altogether. This world is getting crazy.

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Is it child abuse to force religion on a child, without giving them a choice to grow up to think for them selfs? "Force a religion on a child." Interesting choice of words, and obviously from a non-religious person. But look at it from that of a religious person. To us, that's like me posting a question saying, "Is it wrong to force a child to eat vegetables, rather than letting him decide for himself what he likes?" The answer there is of course not! It's appropriate...

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Is the hair color they use in Salons better than what we buy at a store? Can you buy the same brand hair color as the salons use? Thank you! At a beauty supply store, like Sally's, you can get a good, professional dye. That is not to say that ALL professionals use a better dye than at the store, but the good ones do. The ones from the store tend to be much more damaging.

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Okay my hair went yellowish when i dyed it blond, but im thinking will it be okay to just dye it a light brown will the hair color turn out right? Don't use a drugstore dye. Go to a professional store (Beauty Brands, Sally, etc.) and get some dye that is gentle on your hair. Then you should be good to go with a darker shade. But if you use a second dye from the grocery store or something like that, there's a good chance the colors won't work or it will damage your hair.

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Are there any women on here that love their hair, I hate mine? Sure, ok. I pretty much love my hair. It's the best physical aspect I have. Though when I wake up in the morning and I have waist-length tangles, it can be annoying.

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Ladies do like men who shave their legs,or arm pits, If not Why? I wouldn't mind, though my fiance does not. I would like to point out that it's an unfair double standard that girls are supposed to shave and guys are not. Where did that come from? Shaving is completely unnatural. Mind you, I do so obsessively -- I'm just s brainwashed as everybody else. :-) But it's still illogical.

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Who took over as headmaster at hogwarts after dumbledore's death? Professor McGonagall was interim headmistress, and presumably held the post thereafter.

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I got a ticket for getting out of an HOV lane, crossing the double yellow. I needed to get off and I had passed three exits. Traffic was light, I indicated and carefully changed lanes and was pulled over. Can I fight this? I don't know about where you are, but here in Texas, it is understood that the HOV lane is to be entered and exited only at designated areas. If you need to exit before an exit is provided, you simply don't use it. Here, fighting that ticket wouldn't work. But good luck to you anyway.

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In your opinion, what are the 5 best horror movies of all times? Psycho 1408 28 Days Later The Exorcist Invasion of the Body Snatchers Frailty Yes, I know that's six. Sue me. :-)

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How do you feel about toast? Be honest. I feel that toast, while delicious, is frequently ruined by the liberal application of butter. Butter is death to toast! Death! It renders it inedible to me. However, peanut butter makes for cozy pals with a nice piece of toast, and also helps keep me full until lunch. Yay, peanut butter toast!

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Except for religious references such as the Bible, what was the last book that you read that was written before the 19th century? Most recently, a translation of Beowulf. If translation renders it too new, then it was some of The Canterbury Tales.

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Who else feels that would fit in better here if they were a gay liberal democrat? I'm definitely none of the above, and I think I fit in just fine. I think it's more a matter of being friendly and approachable in the way you ask/answer questions than it is about having the same opinions as everybody else. My opinions are often different from the majority, but overall, I treat people with respect and am treated accordingly.

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What do you like on top of your pancakes? Peanut butter. Absolutely no butter or syrup -- it just ruins them.

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Two people walk into a room and argue. One is wearing a professional suit. The other is wearing casual clothes. Would you base your judgement on who to believe more based on their clothing? It depends on the topic of the argument. If it's a business-related one, then maybe I'd trust the suit person more. If it's something personal, then it has no effect. However, I am more likely to side with a person expressing him/herself in an articulate manner than one screaming obscenities or other such nonsense.

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My favorite teacher's brother died recently, when she came back she broke down in class and I felt very sad for her. I decided to make her a card and bake a batch of cookies. Are these gifts appropriate? or would flowers and a card be better? You've heard it enough, but I'll add my two cents: yuor choice of a gift is wonderful. She'll appreciate your kind gesture and it will mean the world to her.

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What do you think about the idea that "When people are the hardest to love, that's when they need to be loved the hardest"? Oh, I'm sure that it's true. But often those people will not be affected by the love of one person. When people are the hardest to love, it is often the case that only God can really show them the love that they need. It's our job to allow Him to show His love through us, of course, and we should do the best that we can, but we are, after all, only human. It was my...

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Honestly, do I make a difference? Jeez, what a time I picked to be out of sight for a while. You make a difference to God. He knows the number of the hairs on your head and watches your every step. Every single thing you do matters to Him. While it's true that you also make a difference to me, and to many other people on here, and many others in your life away from AB, none of that matters. Because even if you...

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What do you say to people who tell you, "Just get over it" when they have no idea how deeply you were affected by what happened? You just have to remember exactly what you said: they have no idea. There's no way to know what somebody is going through unless you've gone through it yourself. Unfortunately, almost anything that people say when they're trying to be "helpful" is going to wind up inane at best, and offensive at worst. For those people who are close enough to you, let them know as...

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Can I force my husband to leave if I am afraid for my safety or do I have to file paperwork with the police to make him leave? I don't have an answer for you, but you're in my prayers. Stay safe and let me know if there is anything I can possibly do.

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Are you smart or average? Is it arrogance if the question is asking for an honest answer? The Lord blessed me with a good brain -- it's the best thing I have. While I think bragging is tasteless, I find false modesty annoying as well. So yeah, I'm intelligent. But as Elwood P. Dowd once said, "In life, you can be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. For a very long time I was smart, and I much prefer...

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Changing baby in restaurant right in/on the booth they are seated at. Cool or not? Completely inappropriate, and a likely violation of the health code. Baby or not, bathroom functions need not be displayed where people are eating.

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How often do you drink caffeine? Every day, though it doesn't affect me. Doesn't keep me up at night (triple venti mocha at 11 p.m., asleep by midnight) and doesn't give me a headache when I quit (for two months, just to check). So I don't get the benefits if I'm sleepy and need a wake-up, but I don't get the disadvantages either.

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What is something that is distinctively you? The combination of my unnatural loves for Shakespeare, Elizabethan England, Broadway musicals, religious minutiae, layout/design, and random trivia. Add that to my almost complete disinterest in politics, and you have...well, me. :-)

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Have you ever bought anything last minute at Walmart/Target and then used it immediately afterwards? (ex. I bought pants for a graduation and put them on right in the store) I had to wear sweatpants (yuck) for a competition recently. I bought the sweats at Target, drove to my school for the competition, and changed in the restroom. First time in my life I've ever worn a pear of sweatpants.

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What would you like to do or accomplish before you die? I want to study Elizabethan drama at Oxford. I'm not sure how close I am to achieving that...I have an English degree and I'm teaching and writing. I hope to apply to Oxford within the next five years -- once I've been in my house for a while. But who knows? I may wait until I'm ready for my Ph.D. In that case, it will be a little longer. I also want to teach a...

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I am trying to focus more on the spirit of giving for the holidays with my young children (3 & 5yo). Do you have any ideas on charity work that would be both beneficial AND age appropriate for them? Perhaps something we will be able to do as tradition? What a great idea! Three is a bit young to go out and do things, but you know your kids better than anybody else. One thing the children at my church enjoy doing is putting together presents for less fortunate kids -- they pick out and wrap presents to be sent overseas in boxes. It's too late in the year to do that, but maybe there is a charity in your area which would allow you to...

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Ok, this is a serious question, please don't be offended by it. What do black people prefer to be called? My best friend is Black, and she prefers to be called Black. She hates being called African American because, as she says, she is not from Africa and has never been there. But many Black people feel differently. I think you should just take your cue from the people with whom you are talking. However, I think that "Black" is a common enough term (in the US at least) that...

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How can we deal with the incompetence of the Answerbag staff without having to leave? I think the point at which a person feels staff are incompetent is the point at which that person should leave. Those of us who think the staff is doing a great job will happily stay. If I thought the staff were incompetent, I'd have left a long time ago.

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How does a woman really show that she really likes a guy if he doesn't get the flirting...and without coming out and saying "Hey, I really like you." I'm so lost? ...What's wrong with "Hey, I like you?" Or, "What are you doing this evening? Do you want to grab a bite to eat?" Or something like that? Guys have to put themselves out there all the time. I don't see why we shouldn't do so as well, if we're the ones who are interested.

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Do you know a word that, when translated into another language, it has a strange or funny meaning? The amusing one in German class was that "gift" in English is a present, but in German it means "poison."

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Have you ever heard someone pronounce ignorant, like ignant? I certainly have, and I found it more than a little ironic.

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Are you the kind of person who swears in public, or are you well-mannered and use proper language? I don't swear -- in public or in private. I feel no temptation or desire to curse, and I have other ways of expressing myself. But even if I did make a habit of using such language, I would avoid it in public. You never know who might hear you and be offended.

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I recently made friends with a gentleman and I learned his son died on Christmas Day from cancer, aged 9. I sew and wondered if a small white satin pillow with the sons name embroidered on it with "In Memory of...and the name would be appropriate? I think it would be a lovely gift, and one that would be appreciated. If you want to be delicate, do not be in the gentleman's presence when he opens it. Enclose a card letting him know that he may do with the gift as he chooses -- display it or not -- but you just wanted him to have it. When a person loses a child, it is horrible and devastating. But that doesn't mean that the...

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Today, Nov. 23, is my best friend, idne's 40th birthday. Will you join me in wishing her the happiest of birthdays? Thank you! Oh, no, I missed it! I'm sorry, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY anyway! I hope it was absolutely wonderful.

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Can you recommend a book that you absolutely loved, and think everyone should read? I'm looking for fiction, or at least very entertaining books. Please don't suggest the bible- I've already read that. If you haven't yet, everybody should read The Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy. I have read it literally 20 times, at least. Every time I run across it, I stop what I'm doing, sit down, and read it (very bad for productivity, expecially around housecleaning time). I love Stephen King, and my favorites of his are The Stand and Needful Things. Also, Our Man in Havana is...

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Which online colleges have a good reputation? I want to go back and further my education, it is just hard to decide which college to attend? Are you looking for a techinical education, or a business one, or something else? While I don't know much about online colleges, a good strategy might be to find out whether your employer (or potential employer) recognizes degrees from the school you are considering. Also, check into their programs and find out if any of their courses transfer to a major school. If a respected...

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Our church informed us that they would be providing Christmas gifts to our family this year and that they wanted our Christmas list. How do we graciously accept? What would be acceptable to ask for? You graciously accept by saying, "Thank you so much." Then, you provide a gift list as requested. As for what you may put on the list, be reasonable. Don't ask for an Xbox 360, obviously. The list should be primarily things for your children (though asking for some things for yourselves is still expected). You should include on it things that your family needs -- especially...

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Can you try to insult me as much as you can with one word? You blocks! You stones! You worse than senseless things! Yeah, I'm a dork. Edit: On first reading, I entirely missed the "one word" part. So my revised answer is: baggage. Equally dorky, to my way of thinking.

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In the sentence "The skirt is lined with silk", is "is lined" a verb or adjective? It's a verb. "Is" is a helping verb to go with "lined."

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My 4 year old daughter sleeps in my bed every night (on my weeks w her).my gf wont live with us until things change. but i dont want to push my child away like that. but she wants gf to live with us and so do i. but i dont want to upset her. help! Tough call -- four is a little old to share a bed, but not disastrously so. Have you talked to your little girl about it yet? Maybe take her shopping for a bed, let her help pick it out, and let her know that she's getting to be a big girl and gets her very own big girl bed! If you make it exciting for her, rather than a "you have to do this now" sort of thing, it might ease...

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I would like to know if the medication Seroquel would be a painless and successful choice or suicide. Also what dosage would produce the desired result of death? It's so difficult to predict something like that. Please call 1-800-suicide to speak to somebody at any time, day or night.

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Around what time do you usually put your Christmas tree and Christmas decorations up?I always put my up like the week before Christmas. The day after Thanksgiving -- or maybe the day following that, depending on how tired I am from shopping. :-)

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If you were a tea drinker & you only had enough for one more refill & the glass is 3/4's full plus a fly just went into it & you now have to make a choice on reaching in & taking out the fly, or drinking it, or dump it out & get your last refill? You know, I love tea. I do. As a southern girl, sweet tea is a major part of my life. But as a southern lady, flies are gross. Not only do I dump that tea out, I need a new glass. That one is basically dead until it's been through the wash.

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Whenever you were a child in gym class, were you picked relatively early, moderately towards the middle, or were you one of the last to go? Middle to later -- not last -- but that really had little to do with my athletic ability and more to do with my shyness. Kids are unlikely to pick a girl they don't know.

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If invited to a wedding and I am not attending, is it manatory to send a gift? Gifts are never mandatory for anything. If they were, they would be a fee or a tax, not a gift. There are no exceptions. While there are many instances wherein it is traditional to give a gift, and there are many people who are classless enough to be angry if they do not receive a gift, that changes nothing. A gift is given of one's free will, based on what one has and would like to...

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Christians: If Jesus came to die for our sins, and Judas helped his captors and executers make his death possible, isn't Judas a hero for all Christians because he helped in the accomplishment of Jesus mission in this world? Why is Judas hated? As you placed this in the writing category, and not a religion one, I'd say sure. A tragic hero is a character whose tragic flaw leads to his inevitable downfall. I would say the Judas' tragic flaw would be his greed (a very common tragic flaw, at that). Judas fits the definition of a tragic hero because he: Was born into a (moderately) noble class Starts off honored Has the...

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As a Christian, could you serve on a jury, and vote to convict, knowing that the whole point of conviction is to cause punishment, when Jesus said to forgive? Do you think Jesus meant we should both punish and forgive? Interesting question. The thing is, while Jesus said to forgive, I do not think that He meant that we should not pursue justice for others. The forgiveness issue is, in my opinion, more of a one-on-one, individual issue. As in, you wrong me and I am required to forgive you. Does that mean that we as a society are not allowed to protect ourselves? To take an attitude of "forgive and...

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FREE AT LAST!!!! Who's excited? Yay! How did we survive without you?

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What is the oldest university in the United States? In the world? Harvard...they courted me, but I did not attend. I would like to visit it sometime. I hear the campus is beautiful.

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Have you ever been a middle school, high school or college teacher (nb: substitute, temporary, part or full-time)? I am currently a high school English teacher.

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Help/Advice? summary in 1st answer. You've got some options right now. I am not sure I have the clearest picture of your situation right now, but you are definitely in college, right? So the first thing you need to do is get your emotional and academic situations in order. Your campus should have a counseling/therapy program, and if you're a registered student, it is probably free for at least a few sessions. Go to...

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Who here thinks idne is just the sweetest?!! Let's all snuggle up and give a BIG bear hug to her!! :) She's awesome!

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What should I do if I cant (wont) concentrate and focus in class, and am failing it simply because a) i dont like the subject b) i dont like the teacher and c) i cant be bothered. Vote for a minimum wage hike -- that sounds like your best chance for a decent living. If you have trouble concentrating, that's one thing. I have little sympathy for you if you simply will not try. You may not like the subject, but if it's required, you need to suck it up. You may dislike the teacher, but I'll bet she has her diploma and therefore doesn't care. If...

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What would be your excuse if you where sent to "Grammar Court"? I'd represent myself and win. :-)

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Can we give wogkitten a warm welcome to AB? Hi wogkitten! Welcome to AB!

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When your digital bathroom scale says Err, does this mean error or does it mean it is struggling to find a polite way to tell you that you are too damn fat? As in "Err, excuse me Tub-tub, could you get off of me?" HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! You officially made me drop my keyboard laughing (I had it sitting on my lap). Ok, I know that wasn't a helpful answer, but I don't care. I like you.

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If there are only two broad categories of things that exist in the universe, what are they? Fiction and nonfiction.

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Have you ever had a friend who was only friends with you because you have money? Uhhh, no, they all know I teach.

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I love my boyfriend, but it bothers me when he talks to or about his ex girlfriends. it makes me feel insecure, i trust him but with ex's there is always a temptation. i don't think ppl should be freinds with ex's. someone can easily fall back. right? Not really. Trust means that you truly are not worried that he will cheat on you at all. Seriously, and in all honesty, I have no doubt that my fiance would kick a beautiful woman out of his bed, because he is not interested in anybody but me. The same goes for me -- there is no chance that I would ever cheat on him, ever. There is literally no temptation. If you trust your guy, you...

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Which biblical character resembles you in many ways? Me, Judas j/k!!! Timothy -- for most of my life I've been the youngest person in any given group, and often people would not take me seriously because of that. I used to get so tired of people telling me to wait until I was older and I'd really understand the world. What they didn't realize is that sometimes, a person can understand the world quite well and still disagree. "Let no man...

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Is the iPHONE really worth it? Well, I certainly don't have the disposable income to find out for myself, but to my understanding, it depends on what you want it for. Slate magazine has an interesting article on the use of the iPhone versus the BlackBerry for business purposes. http://slate.com/id/2173481/ It's an interesting article, but the gist of it is that while the iPhone is cool, it is not as useful...

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Where did the phrase "It's Greek to me" originate? It's often attributed to Shakespeare. Julius Caesar, Act I, Scene III: "But for my own part, it was Greek to me." Meaning, of course, that it was completely impossible to understand. However, Shakespeare did not make up the phrase, though he is probably the reason that it still exists, given the popularity of the play. It was a phrase that was in reasonably common use in...

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Have you ever rode a public buss and people stunk and you felt like throwing up and getting off the bus? If I throw up, I'm definitely getting off the bus.

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Does waxing really hurt as bad as everyone says? The first time? It definitely hurts. But it depends on your level of pain tolerance as well. How badly does tweezing hurt you? My best friend can't tweeze her eyebrows because she says it's excruciating, but I never thought it was that bad. So it depends on the person. However much it hurts the first time, your skin gets used to it pretty quickly and it stings less and less.

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Would you like to wish a very happy birthday to AB-Joel? Happy birthday, Joel! Have a great day!

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People who support George W. Bush in America today are the same kinds of people who would have supported Adolf Hitler if they had been Germans in the 1930's. Is this not obvious? Certainly not. What a hateful generalization.

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Would any of my fellow AB ers care to join in the movement to add "y'all" to the dictionary as the official plural form of you? I would. We are one of the few languages which does not have a seperate plural form of "you" and I think we need one. Y'all works as good as anything, and certainly better than "you guys" or some other options I've heard.

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I've noticed that my Friend Q&A light only lights up when one of my friends asks a question, and not when they answer one - is that normal? You can change it if you like. When you look at your Friends Q & A page, click the box for what you want to see (Questions, Answers, or both). Then, the light will work accordingly.

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When body measurements are taken do they use the full hip or high hip measurements? For example, when someone says, my measurements are 33-23-33, does that mean that the last 33 is the measurement around her hip bones or around her butt? Measurements are taken at the widest part of the bust, the narrowest part of the waist, and the widest part of the hips. The fullness of a lady's rear end does not affect the placement of the measuring tape.

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Is it bad or offensive to correct someones grammer as they speak?? (Today a lady said Monocello cheese ,and I said ,you mean mozzarella and she said dont correct people. As far as strict etiquette goes, one does not correct another person's grammar or manners unless one is in a position of authority, or otherwise expected to do so. It is considered rude to tell others what to do if you do not already have that right. In other words, while it is appropriate to correct the grammar of your child or another younger family member, you should not do so for...

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Is it polite to eat asparagus with one's fingers? If it is served chilled with something for dipping (as in crudites), then it is fine to eat with one's fingers. If it is served warm, then (in my experience) it usually has oils, spices, or sauces on it and should be eaten with a knife and fork. Much like broccoli which, depending on how it is served, can be either a finger- or knife-and-fork-food.

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What do college-age guys (late teens + twenties) think of girls with intense dyed red hair? (not orange, more dark red). Would you ever take a girl with that hair color as girlfriend potential? It's good that you want to maintain a mature image with your look while in college -- I think that's awesome. But I also think you're overthinking things a little. I dyed my hair dark red (my sister said that I looked like Jane Grey in the last X-Men movie). I am a high school teacher, and was in my early twenties at the time, and nobody said anything to me about it being...

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How is it that many blank americans have long hair? All my friends tell me their hair cant grow very long instead they get extensions. Your typo is fine; I knew what you meant. The answer is that it's a matter of genetics and hair health. Black people's hair is, as a rule, much coarser and drier than that of other races. This means that it's harder to grow out, but not impossible. Some people are able to keep their hair moisturized enough to let it grow (usually people who don't relax it, since that...

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Why do you think so many American answerbaggers are so willing to have their country attacked here and say nothing, often even giving points to the bashers? Honestly? I think it's because it's popular. Oh, here come the negatives! Seriously, though. I know that many people have legitimate issues with the way things are being run right now, and I'm not trying to belittle those people's feelings. If that's you, then I'm not talking about you. What I'm talking about is the same attitude that drove everybody to...

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Has AB become less thought provoking, and more of a popularity contest in which all the little cliques are vying for supremacy? I haven't been here long, so perhaps my answer has little weight, but here is what I see: some people take certain specific issues very personally. Others have vendettas out against one another. Other people just enjoy talking to certain people who are on similar wavelengths. Do all of these count as cliques? I don't think so. If I have persons X, Y, and Z on my friends list,...

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Is it ever justified to refer to a person as "it" instead of either "he" or "she"? No. It is not justified in either grammar or humanity. I think we have well covered why one does not refer to a person as "it," as it is dehumanizing. That is not randomly assigned; in grammar and usage, generally accepted connotations count. The thing is, grammar and usage is not just about theoretical rules. Part of it is just about what is correct. And there is no style...

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If you had hard evidence of someone falsifying their identity online in, say, a forum situation, would you expose them or allow them to continue living their lie? Will some good come from exposing them? Is this person trying to lie about marital status to get a date? Or age to prey on an underaged chatter? If so, then do it. If it's simply that somebody is online claiming to be a 25 year old woman when he's really a 48 year old man, but is doing no flirting or anything else, then maybe I'd leave it alone. Many people use the Internet...

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Where do you draw the line in caring what others think of you? Usually at the point at which it reflects on other people. If, for example, somebody thinks poorly of me and knows that I am a Christian, I would be concerned that this person be set straight, because people often judge a group of people on a single encounter. I would hate for a misunderstanding or something to be the reason that someone thinks Christians are idiots. Along a similar vein,...

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Are little girl's Halloween costumes this year TOO sexy? (http://www.newsweek.com/id/62474?GT1=10450) YES! A friend of mine introduced me to a great word: Prostitots. Little girls who are dressing like hookers. It's happening on a daily basis, but it hits its peak at Halloween, which seems to have become a time when ALL girls, pre-teens to immature adults, decide that "costume" is just a euphemism for Slutwear. It's profoundly disturbing.

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Do you get the feeling that people sometimes go overboard and show a lot of emotion to subconsciously compensate for what they perceive as an absence of real emotion, deep down inside themselves? Definitely. Especially working with teens, I have seen kids get very worked up over how much they "don't care." I think people often view emotion as a weakness, and so they claim not to have any. Or, as is often the case with teens, they really THINK they don't have any because they think emotion is supposed to look and act a certain way. Our culture is making it...

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Why do people get annoyed when high schoolers go trick-or-treating? I see trick or treating as a childhod thing only. Age twelve was my last year to trick or treat, by mutual decision of my mother and myself. Even as a teen, I didn't think it was appropriate. If we wanted to do Halloween stuff as teens, we got some costumes and threw a party.

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Why are women so obsessed with kids? It's not just women, for the record. Plenty of men want/love kids as well. I can tell you that my fiance is much more eager than I am to have children, and he wants more than I do.

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How much do i have to pay to replace a stranger's camera which i broke (knocked it off a table)? Look up how much that camera (or a very similar model by the same company) is currently going for. That's what you should pay (no discount because the camera was old -- you're not compensating; you're replacing).

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Is it abnormal or unhealthy for a 17 year old male to still b a virgin>? pros/cons? It is neither abnormal nor unhealthy. Sex is not necessary for health, first of all, so it's not unhealthy for a 50-year-old man to still be a virgin. As far as abnormal, I'll guarantee it's a lot more normal than most men would like for you to think. It's not a good idea to have sex just because you are still a virgin. Many, MANY people wait a lot longer than you to...

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Ladies: Do you find being groped at a party/club offensive? I don't imagine it would happen more than once in a night. A man grabs me without my permission, he ends up on the floor. No questions asked.

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Should I go to families wedding if they only invited my partner to the reception? We have been together 20 yrs. No. You were not invited. If this family member knows and understands that the two of you are a couple, but only invited one, it's possible that the space in the reception hall is severely limited and significant others are not invited (unlikely) or that he or she is ignoring your relationship (probable). Either way, you should never attend a function to which you were not invited....

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People never seem to appreciate the time and effort that goes into holiday gift wrapping, tearing into the package in nano-seconds, but do you still enjoy shopping for the paper and doing the wrapping? I love gift wrapping. To me, it's part of the gift, and just like with good cooking, presentation is part of the deal. I don't mind if people tear into it, though. As long as they look first; they don't have to "be careful of the pretty wrapping" or anything. I just like to give them something nice.

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What's your favorite slang word? janky

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What is your favorite band that you think I have never heard of? The Hush Sound.

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I got fiberglass insulation on me and I am breaking out in hives, and I am itching all over .... shower didn't make it stop, antihistamines not working... Does anyone have any idea how to make it all stop itching and make the hives go away? Fiberglas itches because you have tiny cuts in your skin. Any rubbing or whatnot makes it itch further. I recommend Neosporin on the itchy parts -- it will numb it slightly and help it heal quickly. I'm sorry for you -- fiberglass is crappy.

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Has anyone seen the film "stardust" yet? did you love or hate it? I loved it. Lots and lots. It's no Oscar-winner, but I thought it was a great "feel-good" movie and very cleverly done. Also, even if the movie were crap, it would be worth it to see Robert DeNiro's character.

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Is it not illegal for bill collectors to call and harrass you on Sunday? I have one who is calling every 10 minutes and will not stop even though the people with whom they wish to speak are not here and I've told them that... What can I do? I'll second the suggestion to speak to their supervisor. Sometimes, debt collectors can be extremely rude -- I have known people who have been called liars when they claimed not to be the party the collector was looking for (the truth!). I also have a friend who was very successful collector for several years, and she told me that there is no reason to behave in the manner that...

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I have naturally wavy hair and I straighten it about 1-2 times a week with a blwdryer and flatiron. I have ALOT of split ends but only from using heat 1-2 a week? Mhat serum or product or technique do you suggest to straighten it or get rid of split ends? Please note: you can't get rid of split ends without cutting them off. You just can't. As Jewel pointed out, hairs are like fingernails -- you can't heal a broken nail -- you can only trim it and start over. Hair is the same way. There are some great products to reduce the LOOK of split ends, but they are only a temporary fix. By the way, I strongly recommend against...

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Do you switch to one brand/kind of shampoo & conditioner or stick to one? **I try to switch it up, one of my science teachers said it was healthier for you hair to do so. It doesn't really make a difference if you switch it up. Hair does not get "used" to a certain shampoo. The only benefit might be if your shampoo leaves a buildup in your hair -- but washing with a clarifying shampoo once a week can help out with that. I found a shampoo that I love and I stick with it, because it is far better for my hair than anything else I've tried....

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For the last few days, Ive had a bruise like feeling around & in behind the left eye. Dose anyone out here know what may be the cause of it for it shows no sign of bruising but only hurts? I'm no doctor, but if you hurt it at some point, it could be a bruise that you simply can't see. Not all bruises make it to the surface of the skin, and they can be just as tender. Another common cause for around/behind eye pain is sinus pressure. Perhaps you could take some OTC sinus meds and see if it goes away. If not, I'd probably check in with a doctor, depending...

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What does the word "sorry" mean to you? What makes it sincere? My pastor has given a great definition of "sorry" that I like to steal: he says it means, "I wish I hadn't done it, I regret the harm it has caused, and I intend to do my very best to make sure it never happens again." He says that if all of those components aren't there, it isn't sincere and might as well not be said at all.

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Are you familiar with the Creative MP3? I have one and I love it.

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Why are pine nuts so expensive? Because they're delicious and we'll pay it. I figure that's also why figs and hazelnuts are so expensive, at least around here. Because I want them badly enough to pay for them.

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How do women deal with husbands (or significant others) who watch 10 hours of football every Sunday? They decide how important it is for their man to spend Sunday with them. For example, my fiance can watch 10 hours of football on Sunday, no problem. But he is incredibly attentive the rest of the time, and I could have almost any evening with him that I want. So why push for Sunday? It makes him happy to watch football, and he doesn't mind if I use that time to go do something that HE...

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Congratulations to Firebrand for becoming our very first Swami of Answerbag! Who else would like to congratulate Firebrand for making history on becoming a Swami ? Congratulations Firebrand and great job! Holy freaking cow. Swami, no less. Firebrand, if you keep earning points, they're just going to have to start making up words. Either that, or coming up with titles that make no sense. I can see it in a few months: "Congratulations to Firebrand, AB's first Grand Marshmallow!" Anyway, congratulations!

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Congratulations to Firebrand for becoming our very first Swami of Answerbag! Who else would like to congratulate Firebrand for making history on becoming a Swami ? Congratulations Firebrand and great job! Pfft. Duplicate, please flag.

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Congratulations to Firebrand for becoming our very first Swami of Answerbag! Who else would like to congratulate Firebrand for making history on becoming a Swami ? Congratulations Firebrand and great job! Holy freaking cow. Swami, no less. Firebrand, if you keep earning points, they're just going to have to start making up words. Either that, or coming up with titles that make no sense. I can see it in a few months: "Congratulations to Firebrand, AB's first Grand Marshmallow!" Anyway, congratulations!

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Why do some people think that women over a certain age should cut, perm, tease, and dye her hair? Are long, flowing tresses only for the young? This "rule" came about because cutting one's hair is more convenient for moms, especially, and because it often makes an older woman look younger. However, as many people have stated before, there is no one hard-and-fast rule for all people. I think it's ridiculous to say that people "have" to cut their hair because they have a certain profession or are a...

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Can we choose to be happy? Definitely. Maybe not every moment of every day, but choosing to have an overall attitude of happiness? I think that's about the only way to BE happy. Because we could always find something to be sad about. I use my mother as an example -- when she was on chemo, her hands and feet would dry up, crack, and bleed. She would be tired and in pain most of the time. But she went to work...

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Do you own a pair of squeaky shoes? My bronze flip flops get squeaky when they're wet. Of course, that's about the time I slip out of them and fall on my butt, so I should really interpret the sound as some sort of warning sign.

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Jessica Alba or Scarlett Johansson? To do what? Win in a fight (Jessica)? Win a beauty contest (Scarlett)? Win a Starred-In-The-Weirdest-Movie contest (Jessica)? Win the right to clean my house while I take a vacation (either one)?

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When compared to other people of the same age and sex, are you high maintenance? I probably float somewhere in the middle. My fiance says that I am not, but he has VERY high-maintenance women in his family, so I guess just about anybody looks good comparatively. I'm not the most easygoing person ever (I don't leave the house without makeup and I spend a fair amount of money on my hair, for example), but I'm pretty self-sufficient. Edit: I just reread...

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It's everyone's favorite Yenta, Gtravels' birthday today! Anyone wanna join me in wishing her all the best on her special day? Happy birthday, Gtravels! I love your contributions here on AB!

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Why aren't you a millionare yet? Because I teach high school.

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Would you really want your child to be a genius and maybe even go to college at the age of 14 or younger? Isn't enjoying the innocence of childhood more important? You know, I'm really not sure. I think it depends on the child -- some kids who are that intellectually developed also mature quickly emotionally. If my child has done that, then I think sending him or her to college would not be such a bad thing. Also, a child who is that intellectually advanced is often unhappy in high school, where he or she may be something of an outcast. In that...

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Did you ever eat so much that you felt like you were going to puke? Isn't it the best? Maybe this is a girl thing, but I avoid that at all costs. Not even at Thanksgiving do I eat like that. I just hate the feeling, and I love food too much to have such a negative after-effect.

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Do you like to read in bed? Nope. I am one of those who reserves the bed for sleeping. I used to read or watch TV in bed, and it took me a lot longer to fall asleep, even when I wasn't doing those things. Now, I'm pretty much programmed -- it's almost always less than ten minutes (sometimes less than five) from when my head hits the pillow to when I fall asleep. I can't remember the last time I...

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You're all dressed up and headed out for a very special occasion (i.e. friend/family wedding, anniversary dinner with loved one, etc.) and you look amazing! What are you wearing? My little black dress. It's a tea-length, off-the-shoulder bit that drapes beautifully and makes my legs look pretty. :-) It's also very comfortable, and one of the only things that I always feel sexy in.

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What should your significant other NEVER say to you no matter how frustrated or upset they are? "You're stupid" or "I hate you." Those are relationship-enders for me.

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What type of people do you attract? People who don't mind talking literature, or who at least don't mind that I ramble about it occasionally. People who can have an intelligent conversation and appreciate one. People who like to laugh and watch lots of movies (especially horror). People who don't turn white and run away at the mention of God or Christ, whether or not they are Christian themselves.

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Does your significant other have any friends or acquaintances that you can't stand being around? Who and why? There are some with whom I have little in common, and therefore when he spends time with them, I'm generally elsewhere, but nobody I just can't stand. But that's partly because he doesn't introduce me to those whom he thinks might offend me (there aren't that many of them -- just a couple).

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Do you think a computer helps or hinders a lonely/shy person? Does it act as a crutch in letting the person enjoy themselves meeting people and doing things on the internet or does it prevent anmd keep them from meeting "Real" people outside their home? Ideally, it should serve as an opportunity to practice social and conversational skills in a low-pressure setting. It's awesome to meet and make friends in the online arena, but human contact is also necessary. I think the lesson that a shy person can take from his or her online social life is that there is a great deal of fun to be had by reaching out. Also, if a person manages to find...

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What is one movie that you think everyone should own? The Princess Bride.

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Have you ever gone very far on a train? I took the Chunnel from England to France. Does that count?

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Who here (nb: either alone or with spouse, partner, etc.) is renting a house or apartment and wishes they were home owners? I will be a homeowner in 12 days!

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What is the most important thing that I could learn from you? Learning and intelligence have inordinate value. Never stop reading or learning new things, never be afraid to ask questions, and never think that you are too good to learn something from somebody.

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All answers marked + unless abusive: If you have accepted His Noodliness as your Lord and Savior say Ramen! If you have not, why not? Antigone, I find so many of your questions delightful and intelligent. You're insightful and witty and you have really great things to say on a number of topics. It is for this reason that I'm confused when you make fun of Christians and Christianity. I realize that many individual Christians (and lots of large groups) have done some stupid, awful things in the name of Christ. But...

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Are you a sociopath / psychopath / person with antisocial personality disorder, lacking guilt or conscience, finding yourself frequently impulsive? If so, tell me about yourself. I find it interesting that people think all sociopaths/psychopaths are killers, rapists, and even lawbreakers. Lacking a conscience doesn't mean lacking a sense of self-preservation, which means many of these people don't break the law. In fact, as I understand it, they make very good CEOs because they don't mind hurting (financially, emotionally, etc. -- not necessarily...

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Would you sleep with a politician? If I were married to him.

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If women don't want men to stare with hungery eyes, why do they dress in a suggestive way? This makes me crazy, and frankly, especially with the high school set, I think they DO want guys to stare at them, but only cute guys. Unfortunately, I see this with adults as well -- women who think they can dress sexy for good-looking guys, but that all ugly or old men should stay away and respect them. I think that's ridiculous. For those who genuinely aren't trying to get...

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Marylin Monroe, or Audrey Hepburn, what's your personal preference? Audrey was so classy and beautiful. Marilyn, though beautiful, made her fame by playing dumb, and I don't go for that.

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Would you ever get married without getting a pre-nup? I would not ever use a pre-nup. I don't go into a marriage looking at divorce as an option (I know there are extenuating circumstances, but there is no "it just didn't work out" for me). And somebody who asks for a pre-nup doesn't seem like they are going into the marriage the same way, which means to me that we have different view of marriage and therefore...

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If you get into a heated discussion w/ someone on AB, do you troll them? Has someone done that to you? No, but I often do avoid their questions. If it's just a heated, intelligent argument, that's one thing. But if this person is downright rude to me, then I'm not interested in further conversation -- on any thread.

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If you really were what you eat... what would you most likely be? A mushroom, or a clove of garlic. But when I have more money, it will be sushi.

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Do you form your opinions of others worth through: a) Superficial appearances b) Others opinions of them c) Their educational level or intelligence D) Their deft wit or humorous sarcasm d) What's in their heart or e) Other? All of the above. Superficial appearance may be deceiving, but it is still how the person chooses to present him- or herself to the world, so it does matter. Others' opinions of a person are certainly not the final say, but I choose my friends carefully, and if one of my friends has had a bad experience with a person, I may be cautious in my dealings. That does not mean that I will...

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Does anyone else think AT&T is the worst telecommunications company now that they're a monopoly again? I have been losing internet and phone connection all evening. I HATE THEM!! Sorry. Yeah. I hate them. HATE them. Did I mention that I hate AT&T? It takes a special level of incompetance to make me angry, and they have done it. Argh! I hate them. They lost my information, cancelled my account, forgot to come hook it up, and charged me a grand total of almost six hundred dollars that they shouldn't have ($120) of which was debited from my...

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Be creative; if Answerbag were to stand for something as an acronym, what would it stand for? (See example below.) Astute Normal Sentiments, With Eccentric Responses Blended in Assorted Groups

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I have an essay due in my AP English class tomorrow. It is supposed to be a 5 paragraph persuasive essay on the position of opposition to gun control. Also, it needs to be about 1000 words. Does anyone have an original essay I can have to call as my own? Sounds like you need to drop AP. Get into an average level class if a five-paragraph persuasive essay isn't worth your own time.

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Ladies, do you wear a lot of make up? What is your normal routine? I wear some makeup, very consistently. I wear tinted moisturizer, foundation, setting powder (cornstarch), eyeshadow, and lip gloss. That's all after cleansing, of course. It takes me about six minutes to do cleansing and makeup, and I never leave the house without having done it all.

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If you are a girl whose eyebrows are not bushy and large, nor do they meet in the middle, are you still required to "do" them (via any of the popular routes)? Also, once you start, you can never just stop, right? Sometimes, shaping one's eyebrows can be a simple matter of defining an arch or making sure they match. But you're not required to do anything you don't want to. If you are concerned, you can go to a salon and ask their opinion, but if you're happy with them, stay the way they are. You are no more required to shape your brows than you are to wear lipstick or get a...

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What would you do if an ex-friend publicly announced confidential information about you for the sole purpose of hurting you? What's your opinion of someone who would do that? I would be angry, to say the least. Maybe I'd confront the person, but I sort of doubt it. If this person is doing something just to hurt me, I don't imagine they care what I have to say. I'd have to trust that my current friends are more loyal than this creep. Which I'm sure is the case with you, Jodie. I'm so sorry that happened to you. How appalling to be have...

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How do you know you're not a cartoon? Because I got hit in the face by a racquetball yesterday, and I didn't see stars or birdies, nor was there a racquetball-shaped dent in my face.

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Today is my birthday and I'm feeling kinda down. Can you give me some encouragement? I'm so sorry you're down, but I hope you'll have a happy birthday anyway! What a blessing to have seen another year, with more to look forward to! Your joy is your own, not to be lost or taken. I hope you find it again soon, and I wish you the very best on your birthday!

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If a bunny rabbit kicked you would you kick it back? No way -- I'd be on my cell phone telling everybody I know that a bunny rabbit just kicked me. I don't know why.

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Differences of raquetball raquets I am 21 years old and play with the same $14 wilson for the past four years. I play alot but my elbow won't put won't put up with more than 6 games in a day. Do more expensive raquets help. What should i get I'm no pro by any stretch, but I've never had this problem. I think we probably use the same racquet. Perhaps you need something a different length or weight to fit your form? I would ask a racquetball instructor to check out your playing style and maybe offer suggestions.

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So, I'm looking through my wife's purse & I see 1/2 the bathroom & 1/4 the kitchen.o_0 Why do most women put SO much stuff in their purses? So that when men need something, it's available.

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What do you dip your fries in? Dip once into salsa and then once into ranch dressing. So incredibly good.

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Did you ever play candy wars when you were a kid, such as pitting certain colors of M&Ms against each other then tossing a die to find out how many casualties you'd have to eat for each turn or perhaps some other bizarre candy eating game? Well...I learned my colors when I was a kid with Skittles. If I got the color right, I got to eat the Skittle, and if I didn't, it went back into the bowl. I learned my colors FAST.

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Do you remember inspector gadget, kids? if so, what go-go-gadget item would you want for yourself? Go go gadget clean house! I don't think that's a real one, but I care not one whit. Also, hooray for this reference, because I use "go go gadget ______" more often in daily conversation than is probably appropriate.

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Are you a "fashion snob" or are clothes just a matter of practicality for you? I'm somewhat in between. My mother used to say that Wal-Mart was her couturier, and she looked sideways at me if I spent $25 for a skirt. I prefer nicer clothes that fit me well and that I think will last, but I don't go crazy. Once something hits the $30 mark, I've pretty much reached my limit, unless it's something that will really last me, like a coat or little black...

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Scariest illustrated book in the world: 'I will love you forever"....anyone agree??? It's one of my kids favourite books and it always gives me the horrors seeing the old girl creep across the floor when her adult child is sleeping... Heck no! I love that book, but it makes me cry! I think it's so beautiful. Edit: I am a big sobbing loser, though.

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How do you feel about everybody on answerbag knowing your first name and what you look like? I prefer to avoid it, and that's partly teacher paranoia. This way, if one of my students wanders across the site, they wouldn't know who I was and I wouldn't be crossing the boundaries of ethical propriety.

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What will you probably be doing in 12 hours from now? Teaching in 5th period.

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Im a pregnant 17 single 17 year old Honey, that's going to be tough. Do you have something particular you'd like to ask about that we can help you with?

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What would you do if Usama Bin Laden is tied up and is alive in your house right now? Would you turn him in to the FBI for the 20+ million dollars award or you wanna kill him? Oh, the money -- no question. I don't kill people anyway (I don't even like squishing bugs). But I think he should be brought to justice, and I wouldn't mind retiring on that justice one bit. My only question is whether I'd get the cash or get arrested for having him at my house in the first place.

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Whenever I see a Buick on the road it's an indication that the driver is over 50 and may have questionable driving skills. Do you profile other drivers like I do? New Beetle drivers are fun. :-) I hope to join their ranks soon.

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Does it make sense to be pro-life and support the war? I think so; they are two different issues. Supporting the war (any war) doesn't mean you're in favor of death. It means that you feel that there is a reason for fighting against people who are fighting back. Unborn babies cannot fight back.

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Now, Are there any actors / actresses whose movies you avoid like a disease? Who are they? Jane Fonda. I do my best not to see any of her stuff.

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Regarding the upcoming Answerbag member gathering, do you feel a) Excited b) Ambivalent c) Disinterested or d) Other? Disappointed. I wish I could go.

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Do you think that people get offended by beeing called "black" or "white" or any other thing that is considered racist because they have problems about accepting to be different? My best friend is black, and doesn't mind being called such. She doesn't like to be called African American because, as she says, she's never been to Africa. I don't mind being called white, even though I'm Native American, unless the person is trying to belittle me because of it (i.e., "What would a white girl know about that?"). But that's just me...

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Anyone like to vote, that when you read questions you've already answered, your answer is at the top regardless of it's date or rating, or there's a "see my answer" button? It'd really help with the ones with hundreds of answers. Yes! I have thought about that myself! Although if that's too hard to do, a "Search My Answers" feature would work as well.

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What's your excuse? I got hit in the face with a racquetball last night and I'm not thinking so straight.

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I'm about to have a baby and would like to stay home with her for a few years....does anyone have any suggestions on what i can do to make a little extra money from home? A friend of mine sells Arbonne; it's kind of like Avon, but I like it a lot more. She has had very good experiences with it, and plans to eventually make it her primary income. I actually know several women who supplement their husband's income with Arbonne sales -- perhaps it will work for you. Good luck with staying home with your baby!

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Is the bottled water industry justifiable to the environmental costs? Please explain why the use of more non-biodegradable plastic, transportation costs, and the high pricing make this a "green" enterprise. Are people claiming that it's a green enterprise? I never thought that was up for debate. I like bottled water because I'm a weirdo, but I never kidded myself that consuming it was good for the environment.

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If I were extremely interested in you and just expressed my feelings for you, what would you say to me to let me down easy and not break my heart? (Have fun with this one, but remember... be gentle! :P) Oh my, Jay. That's sweet, and not creepy at all, even though we've had virtually no contact since I joined AB. Honest, I think the secret admirer thing is totally different from the scary stalker thing. So yeah, it's really awesome that you are interested, but I'm afraid I'm moving to Yemen next week. It's a pity -- we were so close to making this thing work.

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What does Google say you look like? (Google "(your name) looks like") <-- looks like she's struggling not to lose control and just slap the s*** out of her. :-( Maybe I need more sleep.

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What would you say if you heard that the AB Convention was being held at a nudist colony? That, were I able to attend, I would be overdressed.

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You walk into your kitchen to find a regular glass cup on the counter. There is orange juice in the cup. The cup also happens to be marked, from top to bottom, 1ml to 50ml. The quantity of the orange juice rests exactly at 25ml. Half empty or half full? Mysterious. I don't drink orange juice, so this should not be in my kitchen. I don't automatically think either one. On a purely one-level answer to this question, I would say, "Why is there half a glass of orange juice on the counter?"

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What are your viewpoints on the chewing gum Big League Chew since it's shaped like tobacco and it's name has chew in it? Does it glorify chewing tobacco amongst children especially since it has a baseball theme which is synonymous with chewing tobacco? It was actually introduced as an alternative to the tobacco that so many players chewed. I think it would be nice if more of the kids realized that this gum came about because people were already in the habit of chewing tobacco, and somebody realized how bad it was for them and decided to offer up a safer option.

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Why is harry potter so popular with adults? It's well-written, exciting, and funny. I love British humor, which is probably why I enjoyed it so much. Once you begin reading, I have trouble imagining not getting hooked. One thing I particularly enjoyed about reading the books was Rowling's amazing attention to detail. Tiny things that are mentioned seemingly off the cuff in one book may turn out to be very important, or at...

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What are the benefits of home schooling? What are some disadvantages? There are a great many benefits, most of which have been outlined by Roger Kovaciny. However, there are definite disadvantages as well -- while some students grow up fine and with great social skills, many homeschooled students do not develop good peer relations. All that needs to be done is to make sure that the student receives adequate socialization, but it is definitely something to...

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I'm going to one of my friend's churches for youth day. Can I dress in jeans or should I "dress up, dress up"? The best person to ask that would be your friend. Each church expects different things in how its congregation dresses. While I believe any church should welcome you regardless of what you're wearing, it's respectful to dress as the members do. If you're in doubt and don't want to ask, I'd go for something in the middle -- maybe nice slacks and shirt.

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What is your most memorable dream when you went to sleep that you can always never forget? If I remember a dream, it is most likely a nightmare, which I have reasonably frequently. So those dreams which have stayed with me have not been pleasant, to say the least.

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The subject of a new movie is vigilantism. If you were viciously attacked and painfully injured and you could find your attackers would you take justice into your own hands or would you turn your evidence over to the police? I am 99% certain that I would not become a vigilante; however, I am 99% sure that my dad, uncle, and fiance would. So I'm not real sure the police would get a chance to act.

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What is your favorite show? Scrubs. No, Friends. No, wait -- it's The West Wing. Hang on; no, I think it's Numbers. Or Firefly? If we're looking at older shows, maybe it's The Twilight Zone. Actually, it's probably Get Smart. This question is too hard.

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Is there anyone on AB you don't trust? (you don't have to name names, I'm just curious yes or no and maybe why) There are some people on AB who, now that I have read their answers and/or interacted with them, I do not trust the answers they give to be reliable. But anybody who gives me a bad feeling? Not really. Maybe the passing crazies, but nobody with a solid standing here.

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What do you call your grandparents? For example, I call them Nanny and Poppy. I grew up in a blended family, so I had more grandparents than most. I called one set Grandmother and Grandpa, one set Nooni and Boompa (though I didn't make those up), another grandmother Grandmommy, and the last grandmother Grandma.

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Can blind people see in their sleep? Not if they were born blind. Just as those born deaf do not hear in their sleep. If they were not born blind, then it would depend on how they lost their sight. If the damage is to their eyes, then they might still be able to have visual dreams. But if the damage is to their brain, sometimes they may not even be able to do that.

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Is there any good universities in Texas that have a REALLY good visual arts program? I don't know if you still need the answer to this one, but the Art Institute of Houston is really good. It's got a great reputation, and I know several people who have attended it and enjoyed it immensely. In addition, if you are pursuing a specialty such as media or digital graphics, they have some incredible networking opportunities built into the program.

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Do you think the learned ability to touch type is located in the same area of the brain as language abilities ? Is touch typing another form of language? I touch type..I don't think about the letters..it is just automatic for me to do so. Touch typing is a kinesthetic ability, not one having to do with language. It draws from a talent in movement and coordination.

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College Graduates: Did you graduate with a declared minor? If you did, why? At my school, it was required. You had the option of a declared minor or a double major. My minor was my teacher certification.

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If you could see how you will die would you Heck no. I think it would limit what I was willing to do with my time. What if I found out I would drown, so I was always too scared to go swimming, and then I end up slipping in the shower one day and drowning there? Then I missed all that swimming.

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Banana's are gross. True or false? True! I dislike bananas in the extreme. Even the smell of them makes me gag.

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Have you ever eaten a guava; how was it if you tried it? I haven't eaten a guava, but a Latin American restaurant near my house uses it in many of its sauces, and I LOVE those. Yummy!

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Imagine this: "you are walking down a street and out of no where you step on a banana peel and fall. there is a good looking hunk/girl you have been trying to flirt with near by" what would your reaction be? "Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!" If he doesn't laugh, he's not the one for me anyway.

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Who is "the Man"? Samuel L. Jackson. If you don't believe me, tell him he's not and see what happens. He is particularly The Man in Pulp Fiction. :-)

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Which country would you travel to just to try the food? It's been said already, but I don't care, I'd go to Japan for the sushi. Mmmm, sushi.

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What should AB do to troublesome users who circumvent their sentences in the penalty box by opening new accounts and continuing to harass other users? Boot to the head!

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Will you tell me about a time that you were in a difficult situation and you felt totally supported by a significant or important person? When my mom was sick, my dad was working out of state for a while. Mother was in the hospital getting chemo for a week at a time and I was 16, a senior in high school with an 8-year-old sister. One week, the dryer, air conditioner, and dishwasher all broke at once. I was stressed and wondering exactly what I was going to do when my pastor's wife showed up to take me and my sister out...

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Would you like to see a slideshow of a polar bear and a husky playing in the wild? It's awesome!! Please see my answer for the link. That's so incredible. What an amazing experience it must have been to be able to watch that happening. Thanks for sharing!

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Have you ever received an acknowledgement that left you speechless? If so, please desrcibe. My most influential teacher was my English teacher in junior and senior year of high school. She was this amazing, brilliant, witty woman who I totally admired. She always had something intelligent to say about ANYTHING, and she knew her stuff like nobody's business. She was also incredibly kind, and offered to help me out in a major way while I was in school (my mother had cancer and I...

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The vacuum cleaner is 100 years old this year. I love my vacuum cleaner. Please share your favorite vacuum cleaner experiences and stories. When I was little, I didn't know what vacuums were for -- I thought that you vacuumed in order to make those pretty designs on the carpet. So whenever I was in a freshly vacuumed room, I would tiptoe across the carpet because I didn't want to mess up all the work somebody just did.

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When you go to a clothing store and one of the staff comes to you and starts suggesting things for you and trying to help you.... Do you actually find it helpful or just really annoying? I don't mind, as long as they are polite and know what they're talking about. At some of the nicer stores, it can be really great to have somebody who knows their stock well and has probably seen this shirt on a dozen women of my shape to tell me that it would look good on me. Saves me some time. But if they're condescending (I once had a girl snarkily tell me that "we...

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Is being prejudiced/bigoted ever justifiable? Justifiable? No. But sometimes it has a reason. If I were raped as a young girl by a group of Black men, would I be justified in fearing/mistrusting Black men? No, I wouldn't. But I think if I were, most people would at least understand why. That doesn't make it ok, but I think it's really hard to say how we would react to a situation that we have never been in. Racism...

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Will you teach me everything you know about a very specific subject that you have mastered? I'd love to -- but I'm not sure what very specific subject I have mastered. I am really awesome at gift wrapping -- do you want to know about that? Also, I'm obsessed with Shakespeare -- I can make anybody understand it if they're actually putting forth effort. Or I can teach you how to self-edit your writing.

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I want to become an ESL or English teacher, either through Teach for America (I find out Thursday!) or alternative certification. Any advice for a newbie teacher looking to change the world? Don't listen to the downers. Teaching is hard, tiring, wonderful, and amazing. Know that at some point, you WILL get discouraged and literally wonder if you're capable of surviving the year -- or if you even want to. Know that this happens to almost everyone, and that it's ok to ask for help. Know that it gets better. Don't stress over those things you can't...

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I think we should just start giving WRONG (but close) answers to all these homework questions, who's with me? I know I've been tempted. It makes me crazy to see that. Although I secretly hope to one day catch one of my kids asking for help on my homework. That would make me laugh.

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If you had to substitute a high school class or a elementary school class,what would you choose? I teach high school, so that's where I'd be most comfortable. Besides, in high school, the kids don't freak out when their teacher is gone the way they do in elementary. I can keep teenagers in line with no problem, but I don't want to deal with the endless questions of "Where is our teacher?"

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Hey teachers: would you ever encourage your OWN children to become teachers? With NCLB and all that's at risk, would you want your child to just through the hoops (especially for a teacher's salary)? Certainly. I love my job, and my salary. Would I like to earn more? Sure, but at least where I am, my salary is pretty competitive. Teaching is an incredible profession. When teachers complain about it, it truly saddens me and I think, if you don't like it, get out. Seriously. People who hate their job shouldn't teach, and the day I think that it's not worth it is the...

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What are your thoughts about ESL (English as a Second Language) students in "mainstream" classrooms? Should they be immersed, or set up to be taught in their native language? They should not, not, NOT be taught in their native language. First of all, the world does not work that way -- you don't live in one country and not expect to have to learn the language, especially if you are getting a diploma from that country's school. Secondly, that wouldn't work anyway. I'm in Texas, so sure, I suppose that we could have Spanish language classes at...

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Is "Which is different." a grammatically correct sentence (note that it's ended with a period and not a question mark)? No. But that doesn't mean you can't use it. Grammar rules are there for a reason, don't get me wrong (I am an English teacher). I wouldn't use such a sentence, for example, when writing a paper for a class. However, sentence fragments can be quite effective for creating emphasis in one's writing. Which can be very useful. ;-)

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If you really think your hair stylist has talent, would you say "do what you want to my hair."? If you have done this was you happy with the results? My stylist is awesome, and I come close to that. However, I won't let her cut my hair short (it's past my waist). So I say, "I'm keeping the length, but you decide what I should do with it." It works out very well.

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I'd like to grow my hair out, but it gets fuzzy and looks funny. What can be done to make my hair straight and not fuzzy? Cut it short. Yeah, I know. But it's true. When I was in junior high and early high school, I had medium-long hair (just past my shoulders). It was unhealthy and drab, though, with tons of flyaways all over the place. I decided that I didn't like it, and cut it all off -- really short (what they used to call "pixie style"). Not actually a good look for me, as it...

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In your opinion, is it "wrong" to not be very talkative? (Not morally wrong, but socially and otherwise.) It's not wrong to have a quiet disposition; however, there is a difference between being naturally quiet and being unskilled in the art of conversation. Part of etiquette is the ability to hold a conversation, which is a skill that needs to be honed. If you tend to sit in uncomfortable silences in social situations, then perhaps you need some practice making small talk. A person should...

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Post a link to an old question of yours. I'll answer it and give it new life on the front page of this thing... http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/342938 I rather liked this one; I was sad that few seemed interested.

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My pastor told us at church last sunday that suicide is an unforgivable sin. Do you agree? No disrespect to your pastor, but the Bible does not support this. It DOES condemn suicide, but no, it is not an unforgiveable sin. This belief comes from an interpretation of salvation that says each sin must be confessed before it is forgiven. Since, obviously, one cannot confess one's sin after death, they reason, suicide cannot be forgiven. But you have to look at the Bible as a...

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I'm agnostic/bordering atheist. But, my middle child has so many questions and seems to worry about 'big questions' and dying, I'm worried. Decided to take him to church. But I don't have a clue which church or denomination to start with! Suggestions? I want to congratulate you on considering your child's needs above your own discomfort. What an awesome parent. Now, I point to Tomsims' answer as a great one. If you lived in my town, I'd invite you to my church, but perhaps you want to consider the people who attend churches in which you are interested. If your son has some friends who attend a church, talk to their...

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Jesse Jackson recently accused Barak Obama of acting "white" - was he out of line? <--- is having a small stroke attempting to calm herself down. WHY are we not allowed to Stooge slap people who make such asinine comments? Claiming that a certain race acts a certain way is racist and ignorant. I don't care who does it.

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All answers marked + unless abusive: If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior say Amen! If you have not, why not? Amen! And I'm pleasantly surprised by the relatively small number of people who chose to be crude and disrespectful.

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If a stranger asked for your REAL age. Would you tell him your real age? Or are you ashamed? I'm not ashamed of my real age, but I don't share it often (because I prefer to let people think I'm older than I am). Besides, I'd have to know why this stranger was asking my age. That's intrusive, whether or not I'm comfortable sharing the information.

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What 'style' of camping do you like = the 'just add water' kind or the gourmet bbq dinner with candle lights on the picnic table? In a tent? Out in the open? The closest I get to camping is a church retreat I go on, and it only counts as camping because I don't have Internet access and usually don't use my cell (except for emergencies). There are cabins with beds and AC/heat, three meals a day cooked by other people, and many many board games. But there is a bonfire with s'mores, and I can't get online -- so it's camping.

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What is a flop house? A brothel, if I'm not mistaken. At least, that's the older meaning of it. If it has taken a newer meaning, I'm not aware of it.

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I did it! It took me 2 months, 2 weeks, and 2 days to become a Maestro. I just wanted to thank everyone!! Oh ya, I need a question... Do you enjoy my questions or should I keep quiet from now on? Dear goodness! That's really fast. Now I feel sad and pathetic; thanks a lot. Nah, just kidding. Congratulations! And no, I like your questions.

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After graduating from high school, is it okay to have safe sex? or is safe sex not really safe at all? Wait until I can handle the responsibilities of an adult? If you aren't sure if you're ready to have sex, then you aren't. There really is no such thing as "safe sex," just "safer sex." In other words, it's safer to have sex with protection than not, but no protection is 100%. Unless you could handle the responsibility of pregnancy, then you're not ready for sex. Don't rush into it! You have your...

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Have you ever had a bad customer service experience? What happened, and how did you handle it? What is the name of the company? I thought of you, Penny, and your experience today. I have called my cable company more times since I subscribed to the service than I have called my immediate family. They were running a deal for new subscribers: two months free trial of premium cable. So I figured I'd try it out, and cancel or at least reduce the service before they started charging me for it. The company told me...

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I'm a senior in high school and I need to know how important AP classes are when it comes to getting into colleges? They help; they are not vital. Colleges look at your overall academic career -- they don't just scan for AP classes and vote yea or nay. Let's say you have one student who got all A's throught high school but never took any AP classes, and then you have another who took ten AP classes, but never scored above a C or D in any of them. The college is going to be more impressed...

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What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? where's the best place to go to get it [a restaurant, or your own kitchen, even], in your opinion? I love waffles -- I could eat them all the time. I'll eat them from anywhere that they're served thick and slightly sweet -- IHOP has decent ones, if I recall. I usually make my own, and they're awesome because they have cinnamon. I don't eat syrup, so I put peanut butter on them. Mmmmmm... My second favorite breakfast is one that I make: hashbrowns with eggs over...

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Do any other women have rough, hard-to-shave armpits? Mine are always red and covered in little bumps, and everyone else's are perfectly smooth. If you do, how do you fix it? Dove deoderant and lotion aren't cutting it. Epilators. Motorized tweezers that hurt like crazy the first couple of times but that make the skin so smooth and hair-free that it's totally worth it to me. I used them exclusively for a couple of years, and then my dog ate mine. I went back to shaving and hated it, so I'm about to buy another epilator. I am in your boat, and I can't stand it.

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I always seem to have dark/shadowy underarms - even if I shave with a brand new razor. I shave daily, just water and a disposable razor, and I've tried shaving in all directions. Nothing helps so far. What should I do? Epilating or waxing can help sometimes. If your hairs are very dark, it's possible that you're seeing them beneath the surface of your skin, which is causing it to appear dark (I have this same problem when I shave). I find that epilators (motorized contraptions which pluck out the hair by the roots) work much better than shaving. Warning: they hurt. No, really. They really hurt....

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Will Epilators loosen my skin by constant sucking? Epilators sucks out the hairs. Does it have any bad effects with prolonged use. I'm asking particularly about the face area & generally whole body. This question is old, but I ran across it and couldn't leave it alone. Epilators do NOT suck out the hairs. Suction has nothing whatsoever to do with how they remove hair -- it is basically motorized tweezing. So no, using an epilator will not loosen your skin. I have had no negative effects from using an epilator. Some people do experience ingrown hairs and some redness, and of...

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How important is a man's hairstyle in determining how attractive you find him? What sort of hairstyle do you like best? I don't really care, which is good because I'm not that fond of how my fiance does his hair. There are hairstyles that I find sexy, but it really depends on the guy. My favorites are long styles with hair slightly in the face. Not very good for convenience, but it looks so good. :-) I think it comes from my longtime love of The Princess Bride -- I always thought that Wesley's...

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AAAaargh I have just found some grey hair on my head! Im only 32 ! Im devastated please console me... Have you got any? The Bible says that grey hair is the glory of a righteous life. If that helps. :-)

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I have short, wavy, thin hair, and I straighten it every day. It's straight when I leave the house, but 10 minutes later while outside it becomes wavy again (from the humidity)! What's a surefire way to keep it straight all day? There is no sure-fire way, but Frizz-Ease makes a straightening balm that may work for you. One note: I know this is not what you're asking for, but you shouldn't have a hairstyle that you have to fight to keep every day. If you don't have a really great stylist, find one now and ask her if she can try any styles that might work with your hair texture but still give you the...

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Does anyone know any good quotes on tolerance? I found these on a tremendously useful site: www.quotegarden.com. I hope one/some of them are what you're looking for! The moment we break faith with one another, the sea engulfs us and the light goes out. ~James Baldwin We have learned to fly the air like birds and swim the sea like fish, but we have not learned the simple art of living together as brothers. ~Martin Luther King,...

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Personally, I think it a little vain, but how do you feel about men coloring their grey hair? I think it's no worse than women who do it. It's their prerogative, though I think people should be more comfortable with grey hair than they are. The Bible says that grey hair is the glory of a good life. But whatever floats your boat. :-)

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Socrates believed that all vice is the result of ignorance, and that no person is willingly bad; correspondingly, virtue is knowledge, and those who know the right will act rightly. Do you agree? I don't agree, because people do something they know is wrong all the time. Heck, I've done things I knew I shouldn't have. Everybody does. I think sin is human nature, not a result of ignorance. Though I do think ignorance makes the problem much, much worse.

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Can anyone truly escape Plato's cave? Can? Yes, I think so, as the allegory involves a prisoner being freed. But I don't know how successful this person would be, or even if he would ever WANT to be freed. To leave a world that you think you know in order to venture into one where you are the least educated person there (even children know more about the real world than the prisoners) would be terrifying. Also, I point to...

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What's so terrible about being downrated, even with no explanation? It doesn't affect our points totals, and happens to everyone. And why does it seem to bother some people more than others? I don't think it's so terrible, but I don't like it. Not because I measure my self-worth by it, or because I think it affects my final totals, but because if my answer didn't deserve to be downrated, then I think it's kind of rude. I guess I feel like it's as if somebody came up to me in the middle of a conversation and said, "That's a stupid thing to...

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Americans: If someone of the same gender came up to you and kissed you on both cheeks like they do in Europe, would you be freaked out or would you go along with it? I think it's a lovely way to greet one another, but from the question, it sounds like a stranger just came up and kissed me, and that's weird even in Europe, as far as I know. However, if you mean that's how I was greeted by a friend or acquaintance, I'd be fine with it. As long as this is how the person normally greets others. Now, if it's just how she is greeting...

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I'm pretty sheltered and i have really high standards. Because people know i'm not gonna do stuff with them i'm not really chased after. i get so sick of being the only single one. sometimes i just want to throw my standards to the wind. any advice? Your standards are your own, and if you feel that they are right for you, stick to them. It sounds like you have made some personal decisions about your sexual activity, and it may have cost you a boyfriend or two. Well, as far as I'm concerned, good riddance to those guys! Whatever it may feel like right now, you don't need a man who does not respect your choices. I know...

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At what age does a woman get to old or is being inappropriate by wearing a low cut blouse? I'm not a fan of low-cut blouses anyway. I feel that if it's too low for a middle-aged woman to wear, young women shouldn't be wearing them either. But perhaps that's just me.

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Shouldn't the people in pornographic videos be arrested for being a prostitute because they are having sex for money? Why have I never thought of this issue?!

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If you were to see two men engaged in an embrace kissing each other deeply, what would your reaction be? Unless I were a guest in their house -- no, wait, not even then. No, I would not be ok with it. Not because it's two guys, but because deep kissing should be reserved for alone time, to my way of thinking. I'm not about making out with my fiance in public; I would appreciate the same courtesy from couples of every lifestyle.

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What are some gender stereotypes that you actually FIT? (Not that EVERYONE does just that YOU do.) Cockroaches terrify me to an insane degree. I love makeup and wearing girlie clothes. I like writing in colored pens, even though my handwriting is terrible. I think scrapbooking is fun. I like things that smell nice (though not flowery, necessarily). I'm a rockin' good cook.

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What are some gender stereotypes that you actually FIT? (Not that EVERYONE does just that YOU do.) Dumb duplicates. I hate duplicates like I hate missing socks and split ends. Hey -- hair! That's another one. I spend way too much money on my hair.

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Have you ever given money to a person standing on the intersection of a road with a sign saying,"Will work for $, or hungry please help." Yes, though I prefer to give food. My feeling, though, is that the Bible says that if we give a glass of water in Christ's name, it is as if we were giving it to Him. It doesn't say "A glass of water to somebody who is genuinely thirsty and incapable of getting it themselves." If I have it to spare, I try to help. If they use it wrongly, that's between them and God.

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What is the funniest CLEAN joke you have ever heard? This is what I call a 50/50 joke. Half the people I tell think it's hilarious, the others think it's beyond stupid. It's my favorite joke of all time. Two muffins are sitting in the oven, baking. One muffin says to the other, "Man, it's hot in here!" The other muffin points and says, "HEY, LOOK! A TALKING MUFFIN!" Yeah.

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If you could add a brand new feature to cell phones that no carriers currently have what would it be? Teleportation. Didn't even have to think about that one. :-)

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If you had to choose a final meal, what would it be? Sushi in wide variety, with steamed crab legs on the side and tirimisu for dessert. Drinks provided by Starbucks.

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When a guest to a barbecue asks if she can bring her brother & cousin, should the host allow them to come for etiquette's sake, or is the host allowed to say no in a polite way? (The brother/cousin are not visiting from out of t It is certainly within the rights of the host to say no. In fact, it was inappropriate for the guest to ask. When an invitation is extended, the guest has two choices: accept or decline. Not try to change the parameters of the invitation. Let me reiterate: there is NO etiquette that states that a host must allow a guest to bring extra people. Warning: this does not mean that your guest...

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I was with my colleagues ....n i just farted..should i be embarrassed? It's not like there is anything you could do about it. It's normal to be embarrassed, and if you can help it, you should excuse yourself beforehand. But SHOULD you be embarrassed? Nah. Unless your colleagues are all junior high school students, I would imagine they got over it quickly enough.

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Is it rude to always ask guest to bring a food or drink item to a party that you are hosting? Actually, yes. Hosting a party means that you are inviting people over to be your guests, and guests do not have to provide their food. The exception is if you are hosting a potluck, in which case, it is understood that you will all share in the providing of the food. But for just a party? The host should be supplying the food. The guest, however, will usually bring some sort of gift...

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What is your sure-to-please potluck special dish? Recipes welcome. This is my fiance's favorite meal that I make -- he says he would eat it every day. I'm sorry I don't have an exact recipe; I don't follow one. So, all amounts are approximate, and ingredients can be deleted if there is something you don't like. Warning: this makes a LOT of food. Use a wok if you have one; your skillet will almost certainly be too small. 2 boxes...

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Does the Bible say that homosexuals, blasphemers and people that have sex before marriage will go to Hell? The common misconception regarding the Bible and Hell is that people go to Hell for this sin, or that sin, or this other sin over here. All have sinned. Sin means that you go to Hell. So, yeah. Anybody that commits the sins you mentioned, or any others, will go to Hell. But so will gossips, liars, and people who don't go to church. It's not A SIN that sends somebody to Hell;...

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I'm having alot of trouble with my faith lately. I'm a Christian but I'm starting to have doubts. I need some reassurance. I don't need anything from athiests right now. I need PROOF, or at least something to convince me that God is real. It's normal to have doubts -- please don't feel guilty about it. I love the story in the book of Mark (9:18-25) in which the father of an afflicted boy comes to Jesus. He asks Him to heal his son, and Jesus says that it is possible if he believes. His response is, "Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief." Sometimes I feel like this story is in the Bible just to help us...

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Your magical dwarf name?? add the first 2 letters of your first name to the last 2 letters of your last name and the middle letter in your middle name. Aseri. I kind of like it. Maybe that's what I'll start making people call me.

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What is your favorite line in a movie? "Didn't ask for a dime. Want two dollars." ~ Better Off Dead It's amazing how frequently that question arises in general conversation. At least, in MY general conversation.

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Should students be required to study a second language? Absolutely, I do. I think that second language education should start in the earliest primary grades. If it did, then I think the arguments listed that some students would not succeed become moot. Where I am, second language learning is voluntary and does not begin before junior high school. Learning the language would be so much easier if it started when the students were younger!

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Which of Shakespeare's written characters do you fancy yourself being? I see myself as Beatrice from Much Ado About Nothing. She has a great wit and a sharp tongue. Also, she's passionate about defending the people she loves.

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How many people do you think we have lost temporarily even due to going back to school? How many more do you think will join them when their school starts? Well, I've drastically reduced my time on here now that school has started. Today was my first day back of classes and even though I may have some breaks during the day, all message board-type websites are blocked by our school. Ahh well, I'll just have to do it in the afternoon.

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I'm a ruler-shaped 50-year-old woman. Why do so many clothes for my age make me more straight & sexless? Side seams on shirts are cut straight. Jackets are boxy. I want clothes that have shape! From ivillage.com: Jackets: The term "nip and tuck" isn't just reserved for plastic surgery. Tapered jackets can accentuate bustlines and waistlines. Skirts: Pair a full skirt with a long top and add a ribbon belt to create a waist. Belted skirts with pockets create the same effect. Tops: Fitted bodices create a super-sexy shape. Shop for V-necks and scoop necks as well....

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Do you kick the ice under the fridge or pick it up? I don't get the chance to pick it up -- my dogs love to snack on ice.

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What was your favorite book as a child? As a very young child, it was The Three Billy Goats Gruff ("Who's that trip-trappin' over my bridge?"). As I got older, I'd say it was probably The Secret Garden. Now, it's The Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

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Do you consider your friends list to be about friendship, or more about managing information, e.g. Qs and As from people with whom you share common interests? I think it's sort of a middle ground. It's about keeping up with the quetions and answers from people whose submissions I like reading, but I see that as a friendship of sorts. A friend is someone with whom you enjoy interacting and conversing with, and I see this as the AB equivalent. So I would not accept a friend request from somebody whose answers regularly offended me, just as...

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Can you use wet hair strightners on already dry hair? Yes; unless the box says otherwise. There should be no reason that a wet hair straightener would damamge already dry hair.

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How much does a haircut cost, for you? $58 plus tip for a shampoo, cut, and blow-dry. But if you ask my fiance, I pay...well, less than that, anyway.

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Do pigeons really explode if you feed them rice? Nope. It's a myth, and here's a link. http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/birdrice.asp

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Hey yall. so i have a slight problem. lately my hair has been getting kinda dry and frizzy. because i have to blow dry and straighten it everyday.what do you think the best shampoo out there is to fix this? and make my hair silky and smooth? Somebody is going to read this and say, "Oh, good Lord! Will she ever shut up about that stupid brand?!" The answer is no. Frederic Fekkai's glossing line is what I use and it works WONDERS. It runs $22 a bottle at Bath and Body Works and for me, it's so worth it. There are also some great sprays and creams if your hair needs a little extra help. Try just the...

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Do you shampoo your hair twice? Once to get the oils out and one more time to let the shampoo clean your hair? No -- it's very bad for your hair. Your hair needs the oils, otherwise it dries out and breaks. In fact, whenever possible, it's best to shampoo your hair every other day rather than every day (not an option for me, alas). But I only wash my hair once -- if I feel that a shampoo does not get it clean on one go, I get a different shampoo.

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How can I even out my (natural) hair color? It looks sort of high-lighted, even though I rarely go out in the sun, and have never dyed it. A demi-permanent gloss is a great way to darken your hair with less damage. It will last for several months, but the minimal amount of bleach keeps it from stripping your hair the way a regular dye job would. Go to a good stylist and let her know what you want -- she'll have a better range of products and expertise to help you out. Note: when I say good stylist, I mean not a chain...

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What is a good hair product to control "fly aways"? John Frieda's Frizz Ease works pretty well, though I have better success with Frederic Fekkai's glossing products. Anybody who reads my hair care answers will think I'm shilling for them, but I'm not -- I just love them that much. The conditioner is excellent and it keeps my hair smooth all day. If you already have a conditioner you like, you may like the cream or the...

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Is there such thing as a perm that just makes your hair wavy-curly? Maybe a REALLY relaxed perm? Sure! Ask your stylist for waves, and that's what you'll get. If you want to do it at home (which I never recommend, but many people do it with no ill effects), use the biggest curlers you can find.

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If you have long hair, do you wear a shower cap when not washing your hair? Is it better for your hair? If you choose not to wash your hair each day, getting it wet will not harm it. In fact, if your hair is very long, it would probably be worthwhile to use a conditioner on it every time you shower. This will give it an extra boost, and also make it easier to comb when you get out. Especially if you blowdry your hair when you get out of the shower. But if you would like to put a shower cap on,...

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My daughter is very excited because her friend is getting a sugar glider as a pet. I had never heard of a sugar glider until I went and looked it up. Have you ever heard of them and will it make a good pet? Well, as I see no positive answers on here, I'll add one. My friend had a sugar glider and LOVED him. He was sweet and affectionate, and I can't think of anything cuter than watching him sail from the shelf to my friend's hand, climb onto his shoulder, and go to sleep. I have talked to other people who had them (because I would like one as well), and I've never met...

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MOSCOW (Reuters) - A woman set fire to her ex-husband's penis as he sat naked watching television and drinking vodka, Moscow police said Wednesday. Any thoughts? My thought is that my favorite thing about your question is that it's in the category "How to Break Up."

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If you were backpacking in Korea and arrived, starving, at a small town where the only restaurant had only a dog meat dish left to serve, would you try some? Sure. It's not my dog or one belonging to somebody who loved it dearly. It was an animal raised for meat. Some people keep pigs for pets; it doesn't mean I'm going to stop eating pork. That said, I don't eat anything that still looks like the animal or which I ever saw alive. So if they show me the dog before they slaughter it, all bets are off.

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Do you think there should be an 'add an enemy' button that filters out know-it-alls and down-right rude ? :D Hahaha! Tempting. No, I don't think there should be that option, because I think there is too much crabbiness in the world already. But if you ask me that again at the right time, I might change my mind. :-)

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Ladies: Does the size or material of your engagement/wedding ring matter to you? Or does the simple fact that it symbolizes love negate the fact that it may not be fancy and expensive? You know what? I don't want to wear something that cost my man three months salary. Do you know what kind of traveling we could be doing on that cash? There are so many things I'd rather spend our money on than a ring, when a less expensive one is just as lovely.

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Ever been shot by a BB gun? Sort of, in an "A Christmas Story," "You'll-shoot-your-eye-out" kind of way. I shot the target and it ricocheted off the tree by some freak accident, hitting me just below the eye. Hurt. Imagine that. :-

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How long does it take to hitch-hike from Saginaw? Four days. I've come to look for America.

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If you had a choice of schools which one would it be, Princeton, Yale, Columbia or Harvard? I had the choice; I chose University of Houston. Weird, I know, but they have a better writing program than any of the others. But if I had to go to one of those, I'd go to Columbia for journalism. It's close to creative writing. But I have my sights set on Oxford. :-D

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Is it better to take a Dual-enrollment college class where you automatically get credit, or an AP class in which you must take(and pass) a test at the end to get the college credits? Which do schools look at more? There are advantages and disadvantages to both. You should find out what your college of interest prefers. For example, say you take Dual Credit English, and you get three hours of college credit. Awesome. But what if you would have made a 5 on the AP test, earning you twelve hours of credit? Then that's a shame. Also, at many high schools, there is a GPA boost associated with AP...

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Can I add anything to mashed potatoes, apart from butter and milk to make them more interesting or tasty? Cream cheese. Use it instead of or in addition to milk -- it adds a wonderful flavor and texture. Also, garlic mashed potatoes are magnificent.

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Would YOU wear brown AND black together? (ie. brown boots, black shirt) It's becoming more accepted, just as dark blue and black are becoming more of a regular pairing. One caveat for both: it must be VERY easy to tell the difference in color. If the colors are too close, it can just look like you mismatched them by accident.

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What do I get my very fussy mother for her 50th birthday, oh and it needs to be able to fit on a plane? A thoughtful book? Perhaps this is the English teacher in me speaking, but I find giving books as gifts to be a lost art. I'm not just talking about the "gift books" they have in drugstores -- the 101 Reasons Why Moms Are Great type of books. I think a well-chosen book can be a very lovely gift that will bring joy for years. Particularly nice are valuable books related to a...

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I'm 25, what is a REALLY scary movie? I'm talking sleeping with the light on at age 25 scary. I thought the Saw trilogy was pretty good, but that was about it. 1408. There was almost no gore and I found it to be one of the most profoundly scary movies I've seen in years. Neither I nor my friend with whom I saw the movie (both veteran horror watchers) went to bed for over an hour afterward. Heck; thinking about now it still freaks me out. My friend saw it again and said that it was not quite as scary the second time around; I will have to do...

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My fiancee was at a bucks night last weekend and they had a stripper who was performing a dildo show, she then dropped the dildo on my fiancee's lap and he had to put it in her. He told me he was forced to do despite him saying no is this cheating? How upsetting for you, Anon. Frankly, I think traditions like this are ridiculous and unnecessary. And I think if I found out my fiance did this, I'd be infuriated. However. If your guy brought this up to you, he is not hiding it, which means he honestly did not consider it cheating. Stupid as I think that is, I also think that your relationship can be fixed. If he wants to...

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You are dating the hottest girl in the world everyone wants her but you hooked her after several dates you find out she is a devout catholic who won't put out til you put the wedding ring on her finger do you dump her for a slut or do you marry her If this question is in your mind, dump her. She deserves better than a man who doesn't share her values and questions them in a degrading manner. You don't marry a lady because you want to have sex with her; you marry her because you want to have a life with her.

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Do you think there are enough question regarding if George Bush is doing a good job? I think there were enough a long time ago. I'm sick of those like I'm sick of "could I be pregnant" questions.

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What do you think about the quote "Dont be sad that its over, be glad that it happened?" I think it's a wonderful reminder of the fact that our outlook on life is our decision. Yes, sometimes it is necessary to grieve, but to let sadness consume our life is a mistake. Every blessing in life should be enjoyed, and should leave good memories as well. I think of when a child doesn't want to leave somewhere fun, like Chuck E Cheese. You've taken the child there, had...

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OK.Well I'm 13,and I wanted to get my tragus pierced.But my mom said she talked to this piercer guy and he said that I shouldn't do it because it's not done growing and since I'm 13 it would be extremely painful.Is this true? I don't have a tragus piercing, mainly because it looks so painful. But if a professional said that it wasn't a good idea, I'd wait on it. If I were you, I'd much prefer to wait a few years than possibly put myself through a great deal of pain.

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If we could get all the benefits of a married couple without being married, do you think anyone would get married these days? Or would it fade out? I don't think it's possible to get all of the benefits of marriage without being married. As a Christian, I believe that marriage can be an integral part of the blessing of a life together. The ceremony, the meaning behind it...plus I believe that it is the form in which God intended for a man and woman to be together.

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I get really, really jealous when other girls talk to//about my boyfriend. And he acts the same when guys talk to//about me. Is this relationship headed for disaster? Disaster? Not necessarily. But I do think you're in for some unnecessary heartache. Why are you so jealous? Why is he? My fiance is charming and funny, and since we've been dating, several girls have hit on him. But I don't care, because he never encourages something inappropriate, and I know that he loves me and is completely devoted to me. Trust is such an important...

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Ladies....would you stay with your boyfriend of 6 months if he told you that he "could" love you but that he's just not there yet? I'll have to ask my fiance to double-check, but it's entirely possible that I hadn't said that I loved him yet at six months. Maybe I had; I'm not real sure when I said it. I know he said it way before me, though. If all other signs are promising, I think it's ok to wait a little longer. I know in my case, I didn't want to say it just because he had; I wanted...

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I am considering on buying a hair straightener but i do not know what to put on the hair b4 using it; i heard putting olive oil is good but it sounds weird so any other solution? ( for straight and smooth hair ) Olive oil is good for your hair. Frederic Fekkai makes an excellent line of products, and there is an olive oil spray that helps keep your hair smooth. You can find it at Bath and Body works or Sephora.

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What 's the best hair straightener around? As I understand it, the Chi. But as it costs ridiculous amounts of money, I won't buy it. I have a Conair that I've used on my sister's hair, and it works well. Her hair isn't curly, though; just wavy.

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How often should you use hair straightener so you wont damage the hair that much? ( eg. damaging = hair bcome brittle , weak and spoilt ) The less heat you apply to your hair, the better. That said, you can straighten your hair every day and still have it be healthy, IF it's healthy to begin with. Get a trim and cut off any dead ends you have. Remember that you can't repair damage; just cut it off and start over whenever possible. Use an intense conditioner and maybe a protective spray before you straighten....

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Do you answer questions that are hard to understand in their content,or possibly provocative in nature? I generally will answer a provocative question unless it's just there to get a rise out of people. Sometimes I'll answer questions that are hard to understand, but not always. It depends on whether I think I can be useful.

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Not to sound rude, but do you ever worry about the amount of people who spell words incorrectly on here? What does this say about our schools? Just to chime in: it's not the school's fault. The misspellings that you're talking about are almost never the product of lack of knowledge or ability; it's laziness. It's text speak. We can have spelling tests all day long, but if a student doesn't choose to use that knowledge when he leaves, there isn't much I as a teacher can do about it. As for...

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"Money" and "Tomorrow Belongs to Me", are songs from which musical? You already know the answer is Cabaret. What you don't know is that "Money" was stuck in my head for two days straight, and this morning I finally woke up and it was gone. And now it's back. :-)

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Why does God require that we pray ? If He is a loving and all knowing God then he already knows what we need and cause he loves us should simply provide us with it. Is it not vanity to reduce us to our knees and having us beg? Because God is not a vending machine. He wants a relationship with us. The premise of your questions is that we pray to ask for things and God gives them to us. This is not an accurate idea of what God outlines for us. He wants to have a relationship -- and our prayers should not only be about what we want. Prayer is a time to talk to Him, and tell Him what we would like, yes. But it...

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I bleched my hair honey blond in march i then per med it 2 weeks later and it broke off bad on the edges and a little in the middle. When can i perm it and would it be OK for me to put a dark rinse over it? I hate to break it to you, but you are killing your hair. You bleached it, then permed it, and it broke. Hair does NOT heal itself. Any damaged hair is damaged forever. If you perm it again, it will break more. The best thing to do is cut off the damage and start fresh. Putting a dark rinse over is probably won't hurt it as long as you get professional quality dye (translation: not...

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What was the name of the American tv show, where the main character was a girl who's dad was an alien and communicated with her through a weird crystal thing and she could pause time by putting her hands together? Out of This World. I LOVED that show.

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How do curling irons work?? When I try to release the iron from my hair after holding it for minute or so, it just becomes a knotty mess! First, practice when you have nowhere to go, so you can get a feel for what your hair needs. Comb out a small section of your hair away from your head. Apply the curling iron to the end of your hair, and then slowly roll it closer to your head. Keep the iron flat -- do not twist it around your hair. Once it's as close as you want it, hold it for a few seconds (not too long -- start...

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How long do i have to wait to put another colour in my hair after bleaching it? my hair is brown and im looking to dye it black then put pink in it what would be the best advise u could give me? If you're going to layer color like that, I would have a stylist do it. When you put that many chemicals in it, you really want to make sure that you're using the gentlest stuff possible, and that's what they'll have.

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Does leaving conditioner in your hair while you sleep really help your hair? It can. Deep conditioning is basically letting your conditioner work as long as possible on your hair. A conditioner works by filling in weak spots and coating your hair to make it smooth. If you leave it in longer, that gives it more time to do its job. I have never left conditioner in overnight, but I have wrapped my hair up and left it in for 45 minutes. Doing so once a week can really...

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I'm dying my hair back to blonde in two stages. how long should i wait between the first and the final step to blonde? (right now it is light brown with blonde highlights from the first step) It depends on what you used to do it. Lightening your hair is one of the more damaging processes you can do. If you used a storebought box of color, I would be wary of doing anything else with it. How long you wait doesn't make a whole lot of difference because there is no way to repair damage to hair. Hair doesn't heal; it can only stay the same or get worse. If you used a dye...

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What shampoo & conditioner do you think is best to tame frizzys and make hair fuller? I cannot recommend the Frederic Fekkai line highly enough. I use the Glossing conditioner to keep my hair smooth and the colorsafe shampoo. The entire line is fantastic, and if you go to the website, you can check out which one seems best for you. It is sold at Sephora and Bath and Body Works and runs about $22 a bottle. I have extremely long hair (to my waist) which I wash daily, and a...

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What's the funniest stereotype you've ever heard? (ex. All Germans have mustaches) I hope my friend does not mind me telling this story. My best friend is black, and her mother is a very light-skinned black woman who was married to a much darker man. She is also an elementary school teacher. One evening, at a school performance, my friend's mother needed to give something to her husband, who was in the audience filming the show. She spoke to one of her students and...

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When we think we are communicating with the dead, do you think we are really communicating with demons? The thought has occurred to me. Frankly, I don't believe that it is our place to attempt to speak to the dead, so I don't try. My mother is just fine where she is, thank you, and I'll be speaking to her in person when the time comes. While the Bible indicates that people in the time thought that the dead could communicate with the living, there is no indication I know of...

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I am writing a book and English has never been my best subject, any suggestions? Read a lot. A good editor will help you with the grammar and whatnot, but as you read a variety of authors, you will get a feel for how to manipulate the language. The more writing you expose yourself to, the easier it will be to define your own style. Good luck with your book!

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Ladies, would you sacrifice comfort in order to look or feel sexy? I mean for a long period of time like all day long? I don't ever buy anything that isn't comfortable, but I also never buy anything that doesn't make me feel like I look good. For me, there has to be a balance. I love flip-flops, for example, but I never wear the cheap rubber ones because I don't feel like they look good. I feel best when my clothes fit well and I can pass a mirror without cringing. :-)

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Are you good at recognizing fonts? Can you tell, without viewing the source, what fonts Answerbag uses? What about my avatar? What about the final Harry Potter book? I'm reasonably good at it. Answerbag looks like variants of Arial. Harry Potter looks like some Garamond, but not the one Microsoft uses; it's narrower. Unless you mean the title of the Harry Potter. That one, I don't know. And your avatar looks familiar, but I can't place it.

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Is fur murder? I don't understand the desire to wear fur. There is fake fur that looks the same, and frankly, I don't think fur coats look good. But that's just my opinion. I think to broadly say that wearing fur is wrong is a mistake, because there are cultures where it has a great deal of significance (besides fashion). And I think if fur is murder, so is meat. But I think the...

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Is it true that J.K. Rowling said in an interview that she believes in and practices in witchcraft? I don't think it is true but I have a friend who will not allow her kids to watch or read anything to do with Harry Potter.... Note: I am a Christian. That said, many Christians are concerned about the use of witchcraft in Harry Potter. I believe that if parents do not want their kids to be interested in witchcraft, they should speak to them about their beliefs rather than forbidding books that mention it. However, I don't even think this issue applies to Harry Potter, as the witchcraft discussed in the book...

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At what point did Tom Clancy "jump the shark"? I didn't know he did. His new stuff isn't good?

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Ive had a terrible hs experience.I'll be a senior this year and i hve an oppurtunity tograduate at semester this year. It'd be great cuz I could start taking college classes but i might miss stuff. i've been so stressed out it mght be smart.what dya think Think about every single thing that you will miss out on by not staying the full year. Does it make you sad to think of that? If not, then go for it! High school has some wonderful experiences, but if you're miserable there, you aren't getting the benefit of them anyway. I don't recommend people graduating early if they are enjoying their high school time, but you are clearly...

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Americans often talk about liking a"British accent" but most British people would debate whether there is really a British accent. So what do you mean and what do you like about it? I think that when we grow up somewhere, it's difficult to hear those vocal qualities that make up our own accent. So it's not surprising to me that British people don't really hear a British accent (or rather, that while they hear distinct regional accents, they don't hear one general sound for the whole area). Americans are the same way, I feel. When I hear a British...

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How do you pronounce the letter "Z"? Is it "ZEE" or "ZED" for you? I say "zee" because I'm American, but I think it SHOULD be zed. Because it's cooler. And, to my understanding, zed came first. Ahh well, I also think we should switch to the metric system and have mandatory foreign language classes from elementary school, but nobody listens to me.

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Which is better: acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen sodium to relieve a bad (non-migraine) headache? Naproxen sodium is the strongest thing out there, according to my pharmacist. It's what I use almost exclusively. If I don't have it on hand, I go to ibuprofen next.

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When someone replaces "are" with "is" or "were" with "was", what's the first thing that comes to your mind? (Example: If you was a dog, what kind would you be?) I suppose the mental equivalent of a raised eyebrow. For some people, it's so ingrained into how they were raised, it might not be a fair indication of their intelligence or education. As an English teacher, I don't like it, but I try not to be one of those people who makes snap judgements based on grammar. Though sometimes I can't help it. :-) Seriously, though, there are...

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(if you have seen this movie)What do you think of the movie "Premonition"? I hated it. Hated it a lot, actually. I felt cheated that I watched the whole movie for such a worthless ending. What about you?

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What kind of fonts are used for the 'speed limit' sign? I mean the one that can be seen in the US roads. It looks like the font style that is often used for the traffic signs. Helvetica. It's actually the most commonly used font in the world for signs and public notices. It's easily readable and immensely popular. Microsoft does not use Helvetica; it uses Arial, which is basically a bastardization of Helvetica.

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What would be some steps to prove a cheater is sorry and wants another chance? Admitting guilt. Asking forgiveness. Being willing to do whatever makes the other person comfortable (stop hanging out with certain people, calling the "other woman" (or man) in front of the spouse to say that it's over, go to counseling, etc.) Following through with promises. (Temporarily) giving up the right to privacy if the wronged person wants (allowing access to email,...

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Under what conditions is it more ethical to divorce than to stay married? I think when one partner is unwilling to try to make the marriage work. I am against divorce as a rule, and I think that most divorces these days are the result of people not determining to work at the marriage and make it successful. But if one spouse refuses to work on it, there is nothing the other can do about that. Also, an abusive relationship is grounds for divorce (obviously). While...

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Is anyone else mad that they made triz cereal into puffs? I was mad when it happened. I tried the puffs once and never had them again. The shapes were the best part!

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AB CUPCAKE ALERT - > idne is cooking cupcakes - do you want some? Sure! But I like mine without frosting, please. :-)

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Do newer user's questions always go unanswered? I don't think so. At least, it wasn't the case when I was new. I think people answer the questions that interest them, or the ones that they know the facts for.

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I heard a term 'doppleganger' on AB......um.....so.....what the HECK is that? Doppelganger is a double. Usually, it's used to mean somebody who looks just like another person (i.e., the belief that every person has a double in the world), but it can also mean in behavior and actions. There are more mystical beliefs associated with the Doppelganger, such as the idea that it is a spiritual being who appears to give advice or cause trouble. But that's not...

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On my midterm this year i smoked before my world history exam and got a 93 on it the HIGHEST grade out of all my teachers classes . Did marijuana contribute to my HIGH grade. Possibly...in that it may have helpd you relax. However, as pointed out already, marijuana affects your long-term memory, so I wouldn't use it as a study aid. Not to mention that it's illegal. I think it's more likely that you just knew your stuff and did well on your midterm because of that.

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Whats a good name for a pet wolf? Poindexter. But then, I think Poindexter is a good name for everything. Actually, if I had a wolf, I'd name him after a Greek god: Zeus, Poseidon, Apollo...something along that vein.

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What is the difference between “free range eggs” and “organic eggs”? Organic eggs are produced without the use of growth hormones and the like. Free range eggs mean that the chickens were not kept in cages.

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If looks are "supposedly" not the most important thing to people, then why do you very rarely see an ugly guy with a beautiful girl and vice versa? I think it's a matter of confidence. But actually, I see "mismatched" people all the time. If you ask my fiance, he'll tell you I'm way out of his league. I don't think so, but then, I'm in love with him, so he's the sexiest guy on earth in my book. I know several guys who have dated girls who were better looking than they were -- they just had the...

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Which is correct, please? "We would like to invite you and a guest to attend..." "We would like to invite yourself and a guest to attend..." Thank you in advance. Ack! It is you. Do not use "yourself" unless the word is mean to reflect back to an earlier use of the word "you." In other words, "You really should take a look at yourself in the mirror." The "yourself" points back to "you." Make sense? The same goes for "myself." This is one of the most common misunderstandings I see in...

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My classmate in Poetry 101 insists that J E S U S does not rhyme with P E N I S, but I beg to differ. What do you think? That's called assonance, or when the vowel sounds are the same. It can be used in poetry, but if the assignment was to rhyme, the words must end the same way.

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Can u get prego when u have had cervical cancer cells 4 times..?..and its been 3 years and still in the clear no sign of it that it came back again.but my doctor sayss im not ovulateing enough so can i still get pregnant? Frankly, if you're having sex and you're premenopausal, you can get pregnant. Even when the doctors say that it's highly unlikely. You'd be amazed how frequently doctors tell women that they can't or likely won't conceive children and yet they do.

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HEY... GUYS TELL ME IS IT WRONG TO HAVE A INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE OPPOSITE SEX IF YOU ARE CHRISTAIN? You can't get that answer on Answerbag. If you have a relationship with Christ, He is the one you should be going to -- through prayer and reading His Word. The Bible does say that we are to remain pure until marriage -- I once heard a preacher talking about that. He said that he asked God just what he meant by "pure," and the response he got was "Ask her father." ...

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Has anyone seen Hairspray? Was it good? It was great. I loved it, and it has swiftly moved up into the ranks of movies I love, intend to buy, and will watch whenever I'm having a bad day. I took my best friend to see it when she was really down, and it completely cheered her up. Then, at her suggestion, my friend's mother did the same thing for her sister, with the same result. I highly recommend it, unless you hate...

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I don't have solution to store my contacts!!! Is there something else I could use? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!Would water work? Technically, you can store them in water, though it's not super great for them. If they don't bother you, you could just leave them in. One night won't kill you -- you can get solution in the morning to rinse them.

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What does harry potter end up doing as a job in the last book? Spoiler (obviously): According to the interview with JK Rowling, he becomes an auror. In fact, at the time of the Epilogue, he leads the Auror department in the Ministry of Magic.

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Ok. i got a phone from my dad in FL. he regestered the number in that area code. but i live in NY is there a way to change the area code and still be in his plan or whatever?? if it helps its t moble It should be possible, but your dad may have to do it. Have him call 611 on his phone and ask if your phone number can be changed to a local number for you.

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Have you ever barfed in class or on your teacher? Thank you for giving me a fear that a student will vomit on me this year. Appreciated. :-P

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They called rain and thunder & lightning bad weather, would you consider it bad weather? I love rainstorms, but not when I have to work. Or drive anywhere. Rainstorms are for listening to while lying in bed.

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If we all speak a language but we all have different sounding voices, why should there be such things as regional accents? A regional accent isn't about the voice of the person speaking; it's the inflection, pacing, and pronunciation. Whether you pronounce the word leisure as "lee-zhur" or "leh-zhur" is an accent difference, not a difference in voice. This is why you can hear a grown English man and a young English girl speak, and you can still tell that they're from the same...

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Anyone know what "Tirra lirra" means? A line in the Lady Shalott says: "Tirra lirra" by the river sang Sir Lancelot. It doesn't mean anything; it's a filler sound like la la la or "a-down-a-down-a-down-a" (Hamlet), used to keep the tune in old songs. Sometimes, an entire refrain was nonsense syllables.

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What are your favourite, or most memorable, lines from a poem? Though it is not my favorite poem (one of the top ten, probably), these are my favorite lines: 'Beauty is truth, truth beauty--that is all Ye know on earth, and all you need to know.' from Ode on a Grecian Urn, by John Keats

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We are together at night, in the mountains, in a remote forest house. Will you wear pajamas? I will be fully dressed, because if we're alone in the mountains, my fiance will undoubtedly be along shortly, and you are less likely to be shot if I'm clothes. Not much less likely, but less. :-) Just looking out for you.

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What do you think is an apropriate age to do anyting farther than kissing? If one is wondering whether one is old enough, the answer is no.

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Be honest now. How many of you actualy listened to and enjoyed Johnny Cash before Walk the Line came out? Me! I still haven't seen Walk the Line.

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Do you think someone can change your mind about prominent social issues, like abortion or the death penalty? One some issues, perhaps, but not others. I'd be easy to sway on the death penalty, probably, if somebody presented a compelling argument. But not abortion. Those issues which deal with my faith are not likely to change -- political ones, however, are fair game.

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Since immigrants to America, and their offspring, should learn to speak the language, which language should we choose? Lakota? Cherokee? Cheyenne? Apache? Other Native American language? After all, any other languages are ALL immigrant languages. YES! Excellent. Thank you.

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How many of you remember when "gay" meant happy and not homosexual? Does it bother you that the meaning of the word has changed? No. It does bother me that people use "gay" to mean stupid.

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Words that rhyme with sea? Visit http://www.rhymezone.com for help in this area.

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What regional accent of your country do you find the most attractive and which the least attractive? I like the deep South accent, though I never acquired one. I used to wish that I had an accent, because whenever I would go to California, people would say, "You don't sound like you're from Texas!" Then, when I got older, I realized that it was often a subtle insult to Texans, and it began to irritate me. There is no particular accent that I dislike more than others. I...

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Is "I beg your pardon" a silly thing to say? It's very formal. If you think about exactly what it means, then it may feel silly now. However, at the time when it was more common, it was perfectly appropriate. Less "on their knees" and more "I am so sorry to have not understood you. Please help me." It is very self-deprecating, and takes the attitude of "It's my fault that I didn't get this...

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What is the term for words that have multiple meanings which are opposite of each other, such as cleave? They are called contranyms, and you can see a list of them here: http://www.rinkworks.com/words/contronyms.shtml

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Why do we say "bye bye" but not "hi hi"? Actually, I've known several people who say "hi hi." And I have said it on occasion.

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Censorship...like it or hate it? Agree with it or disagree with it? Want it or don't want it? Applaud it or avoid it? Vote thumbs up or thumbs down? Sing its praises or want it to go away? WOOHOO! Censorship! Yeah! Just kidding -- I have a journalism background. To say in a blanket statement that censorship is bad is, I think, naive. Wouldn't it be great if everybody could say everything they wanted in every context at any time? No way! When you're in a community of any sort, there have to be rules of some kind, even if they're unspoken. For example,...

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What do you say/do when you come across an awkward silence? I rarely find silence awkward. I am amused by people who get nervous and try to fill it, though. The only time silence bothers me is when it's a mealtime and people are chewing loudly. But again, it's not the silence I mind; it's the eating noises.

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When AB started with the points I found myself scanning to check the points, NOW I find myself scanning for comments only. what do you look for when checking your feedback? I look for it all. Answers are top, then comments, but I do still look for points. I like to know that somebody found what I said helpful or witty, and I certainly want to know if they did not. But it's the last thing I look for.

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How many people have you met from AB in person? Who? I find this question interesting, given the vehement response to an earlier question about whether people would meet somebody in person that they spoke to online. I wonder if anybody will answer both. To answer this question, though, the only people on AB whom I have met in person are those whom I knew before joining AB.

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Your significant other gets into an accident, hits their head, and wakes up with the ability to read your mind (no other injuries or effects). Not everyone's, just yours. Is this good or bad? Would your relationship survive? What a great question! I don't think it's a good thing, but we'd survive. He loves me enough to come up with a way to handle it. And I guess I'd get some practice on "bringing into captivity every thought (2 Corinthians 10:5)."

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Why is it this question http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/332150 was rated -12 and marked as offensive while this one http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/332422 only -10 and NOT offensive? Is calling Christians freaks more socially acceptable than gays? I think the first part of your question has been answered satisfactorily. Besides, now they're both marked offensive. But to answer the second question, yes. Calling Christians freaks IS more socially acceptable than gays. And I have seen that that is the case here on AB (though obviously not with every user). Doesn't seem right, does it? The same people who go on about...

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I'm not really sure, but after reading some recent commentaries it would seem to some that you should never downrate, just flag. I for one think downrating IS necessary. Your thoughts? I think that sometimes it is necessary to downrate. I do it when somebody's answer is useless, but not so offensive that it should be removed.

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What is your reaction to the so-called 'Venusian Arts'? http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2007/08/06/mystery_qa/ I think I wish he would try to pick me up in front of an audience. It's no big surprise to me that a man who goes to a club can get a woman. And that a truly charming man, even one who looks ridiculous, can get a harder-to-get, beautiful woman. But a woman at a club is there looking to have fun and, likely, check out the dating scene. Can he come to Starbucks and hit on me while...

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Would you let your daughter stand there in a bikini with a car wash sign to make money for a high school trip?Do you think that is not the right thing for them to make money? I wouldn't let my daughter stand ANYWHERE in a bikini. Because I wouldn't let her stand anywhere in her underwear. And using one's body to make money is, um, not something I tend to condone.

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Would you let your 12 year old dye thier hair, if they asked? Probably, as long as it was a reasonable color. I might ask them to do a temporary color first to make sure they liked it (unless they wanted to go blonde, as that wouldn't be an option). And I probably wouldn't pay for it, unless it was a birthday present. So the child would have to save up the money.

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Are you offended by the use of the word "retarded" as an insult? I'm not sure if offended is the word...I'm bothered by it. I don't like it. Retarded has several specific meanings, but I don't think it should be used in that context. Then again, I think all name-calling is inappropriate. I just don't feel like people should treat each other that way.

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Do you think that an employer should turn someone down who has years of experience and is very skilled at what they do just because they have piercings or tattoos? Part of working somewhere is pojecting an image, and part of hiring is cultivating that image. If the tattoos are places where they could be easily hidden, then I don't think it should be much of an issue. But if that were the case, I imagine the applicant would have covered them for the interview. This is the number one thing I warn my students about when they indicate a desire to...

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Why do i still get oil shine on my nose no matter how much i wash it, how do i get rid of it? Some people just have oily skin. In addition to the two very good suggestions already listed, I recommend cornstarch. Yes, cornstarch. It's incredibly inexpensive, and you can put it into a loose powder compact. Then, when your nose becomes a little shiny, brush it on like powder. Unless your skin is very dark, it won't show, and it will help absorb the shine. I also use it at...

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I recently adopted a precious abandoned puppy. She's about three months old, but the vet doesn't know what breed she is; we figure Rottie mixed with something. The vet says not Chow. I'll put up a picture -- what's your guess? She weighs 14 pounds right now, and she's about 21 inches tall. This is her trying to climb onto my couch. It's tough to see in the picture, but her tail curls over her back and has a white tip.

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Why the heck are you so sleep-deprived? Because my new puppy wakes me up early, which has gotten my cat into the habit of waking up early. This morning, my cat woke me up at three-thirty. She almost got to try landing on her feet out of a third-story window.

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I have a dressy grey capri to wear with a black and white top and a silverish shoe with same acessories. Is that ok? Sounds great, colorwise. Black, white, and shades of grey can generally be mixed safely.

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If a piece of writing is indistuingishable from prose but has been split into short lines, is it a poem i.e. what should a poem *sound* like? It's a poem if you say it is, frankly. In fact, I think that some of the best poems do sound like normal speech. Just because one is writing a poem doesn't mean one has to use strange words or invert their sentence structure. I think that takes away from the beauty of the work. Look at Robert Browning's stuff -- he wrote the way he spoke, even though there were rhymes. A...

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Where can one find seasons 2 & 3 of "Titus" a show that aired in 2000 on Fox, based on the comedian Christopher Titus's stand up show "Norman Rockwell is bleeding"? It was pulled after season 3 and I cant find anything but season 1 anywhere (even on DVD) Actually, it's sold in two sets: the first is Seasons 1&2, and the second is Season 3. Both are available at amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/Titus-Seasons-1-Kevin-Sullivan/dp/B0009K8LCA/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-5992226-5829562?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1186406720&sr=8-1 ...

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What would you do if you found out that your partner forgets your birthday almost every year and must have someone remind him? Well, if he forgets everything else too, I'd just let is slide (and possibly start a "birthday list" on the fridge to be updated monthly, so he knows whose birthday is coming). If it's just my birthday, I'd want to know why.

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What would be your thoughts on if a older church member regularly surfed "MySpace" accounts to make sure that the young people in the congregation didn't have any questionable content posted on their page? Also, this has been made public knowledge. If I'm a parent, I'm going to check up on my kids' MySpace pages. Is that wrong? No, because I'm their parent. But what if I'm a computer illiterate single mother who works 13 hour days and doesn't own a PC? Yeah, I guess it's still my responsibility to know what my kid is doing, but if my friend in the congregation pulled me aside and said, "Hey, I...

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Will you allow me to say thanks for being on my AB Friends List (as I get chills every time I look it over)? It's a pleasure (though a recent one). It's flattering when somebody adds me as a friend. I enjoy your questions.

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Do you think it's gross for a man in his mid forties to chase after girls in their late teens? Absolutely. I teach high school, which means I am around kids in their late teens. The young men in my classes are not attractive to me because they are KIDS. I don't care if they are 18 and therefore "legal" (though not for me as a teacher). They are kids. They are too young for me to find attractive. For those people who do not see that, I think they have a problem.

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What's a nine letter word, first letter T, third letter A, fifth letter S, ninth letter E, the clue being "Move the '1' and '4' in '1234' to get '4231', eg."? Translate, I think. Do you ever do your crosswords all on your own? :-)

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Granny's favorite hymn: "We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord, and we pray that our unity may one day be restored, and they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love, yes they'll know we are Christians by our love." Do we live it? I certainly try. That was one of my mother's favorite's, as well.

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Who would win in a fight, Me or You? Well, I don't fight, per se. So you'd definitely win in a fair fight. But my daddy taught me many different ways to incapacitate a man, so if I thought I was in danger, I wouldn't fight fair. :-)

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Colonel Mustard, Mrs. White, Mrs. Scarlet, Mr. Green, Professor Plum, or Mrs. Peacock? Who do you like to be? I always thought Miss Scarlet was the sexiest, but when I threw a surprise Clue-themed party for my friend's birthday, I was Miss White because I looked more like her. Plus my friend already had a dress that looked like Miss Scarlet's.

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Does your partner make you feel you're the most important person in their life. What things do they do to make you feel this way? Yes, he does. He does it by telling me so, making me part of his decisions, and being considerate. That does not mean we spend every moment of every day together, but we know each other's plans and run things by one another if we're going to be out or unavailable.

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I bought my roommate & good friend a pair of earrings she likes for her birthday. Now I am concerned she might get the wrong message if I give her jewelry for her BDay (I am a guy). Is it odd for just a friend (&want to keep it that way) to give jewelry? I think it's fine, as long as you and she are both clear on the nature of your relationship. If your roommate likes jewelry, then it's a great gift! I wouldn't worry until you're looking to spend three months salary on a ring -- then it's a mixed signal. :-)

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How do you like your marshmallows? Raw, rare, medium, well done, burnt to a crisp, ignited or dropped into the fire and fished out with a stick? If I'm eating just a marshmallow, which is rare, I like it burned on the outside. My preferred way of eating them is in the form of Rice Krispie Treats, though.

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How often do you get a haircut or go to the hair salon? How much do you spend monthly? My hair is extremely long so I get it trimmed about every three months. Which is good, because a haircut for me costs around $60. My mother would be rolling in her grave if we hadn't cremated her. But it looks great and it's worth it to me to have a stylist I trust with my hair.

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Is there a way to slim down your ankles, i am not fat but for some reason my ankles arent very skinny If you are not overweight, then you just may not have skinny ankles. While there is no way to slim them down, there are things you can wear that will make them look slimmer: Do not wear pants cut just above the ankle -- that makes them look wider. If you want cropped pants, go with some that fall no lower than the the widest part of your calf. Wearing shoes with a slight heel will help...

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What's the fanciest American restaurant you can think of? (I want to see because it seems most American restaurants are fast-food) Tavern on the Green in New York is the fanciest place I've eaten.

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I'm 12 years 5 months old I weight 153lbs I'm 5feet 3/4 inches.My mom is 5'2 my dad is 5'8 how tall will i be when i'm fully-grown? Most people end up an inch or two taller than their parent of the same sex, assuming there is not a huge height difference between their parents (and there is not in your case). However, even with that information, it's difficult to say exactly. Your health and nutrition will make a major difference in your growth. If you are hoping to be tall, avoid using drugs, as they may stunt your...

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Are thongs sexy or sleazy? I'm a straight woman, but I'm answering anyway. :-) They're sexy. Under clothes. No exceptions. There is not one single solitary situation where it is ok to show one's thong. None. Not "What if the jeans..." or "But my best friend..." or "Where I live..." or "In this generation..." No. Showing off one's underwear in public...

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What do you think of females who rarely wear make up? (Assuming they aren't 12 or anything.) I think that's great! I wear makeup because I am not comfortable going without it. But frankly, I have always subscribed to the "less is more" philosophy. When you look at a woman, the first thought should be, "She looks great!" not "Check out her makeup!" Whether she is wearing makeup or not, I think she should try to look natural. If she is confident...

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What would a defence lawyer have to do, if their client was pleading not guilty but privately confessed to their lawyer that they were actually guilty? This is part of the reason I didn't want to be a lawyer. The lawyer's job, as mentioned before, is to give their client the best defense possible. What that would mean is not placing their client on the stand, perhaps choosing a different strategy for defense. While the lawyer cannot instruct his client to purjure himself, it is actually against the ethics of the profession (if I...

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It seems as if we humans struggle all our lives...to survive, to get along, to get a good job, to raise our kids, to be healthy, to be accepted. Is that our lot in life...to struggle for everything all the time? I think of life not so much as a struggle, but a challenge. And I like challenges, as long as they are surmountable. When I'm faced with a challenge, and I get through it, I feel better, more confident, and more prepared. Plus, there is usually a reward for a job well done.

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What would Dumbledore do? Eat some weird candy and say something enigmatic that won't make sense until two months later, when you stub your toe on an ottoman, and then all of a sudden everything is clear and he was right all along.

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Does anyone have any books that they would recommend on being more charming? Well, it's not a book, per se, but Dear Abby's pamphlet called "How to be Popular" is pretty good. I also am partial to anything by Judith Martin (Miss Manners), whose books are available on Amazon.com.

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I am trying to remember the name of a book I read in first grade I believe it was, it was a boy who had a pet snake and his pet snake ate everything, if I remember correctly the author made other books about this boy's pet snake eating everything in sight Are you talking about The Greedy Python, by Richard Buckley? It was illustrated by Eric Carle, who is distinctive for his style used in The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

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Would it be wrong to just run away to get away from it all? I'm tired of being bogged down by societal responsibilities and customs, and want to let my passion rip open regardless of anything else. Sigh. What should I do? Your question made me think of this story; it's an option I never would have considered. http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,21134216-1702,00.html

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How many questions have you asked on answerbag that are still unanswerd? Only two that have no answers, but there were a few that I thought were decent questions, or that I really wanted a variety of answers on, for which I only got one answer. C'est la vie.

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My shower faucet rotates left from about 5:00 (5 o'clock) to about 7:00. I turn it on; it's icy until it gets to 2:00, then in the space of 2 mm goes from icy to very hot. How do I find a shower faucet that gradually mixes hot and cold? I have no help for you, but this might make you laugh. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU4_L1Nk3A8

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What are some good male broadway solos? "Epiphany" and "Johanna" from Sweeney Todd are both great. A Broadway producer I used to know once said that every time he did a show, somebody used Johanna, and he almost always got the role. Also a great one is "Funny" from City of Angels. Those are some of the ones that people nowadays may not be hearing so frequently.

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Whats AB newbies biggest mistakes on here in your opinion? Mine as a newbie was not recognizing AB-Bernice for the annoying robot that she was. I answered several questions from her trying to be helpful. Ahh well, maybe somebody will stumble across the answers and find them useful after all.

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When you read "I <3 Whatever", do you read <3 as heart or as love? I read it as heart, but as a couple of others mentioned, I like to say "I heart" something. Not people, but fun things. For example, I heart Rice Krispie Treats.

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When was the last time you drank water? About 15 seconds ago. I drink either water or something from Starbucks about 95% of the time.

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Should all countries be known universally by their endonyms (i.e 'Deutschland') as opposed to exonyms (i.e 'Germany', 'Allemagne', 'Alemania')? It only makes sense to me. I don't understand why we don't do that -- why bother making up new names for countries that already have them? When I went to France, they didn't translate my name. Why do so with countries? I can only see doing that when we need to spell out a country's name that uses a different alphabet, but even then it should be the word they use.

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What is an "aquired taste"? An acquired taste is when you try something and you don't like it, but you can learn to appreciate it if you keep at it. Examples include beer and cigarettes (though I see no reason to bother acquiring those tastes), as well as unfamiliar music, art, and food.

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Im going to a visitational for a death, what is appropriate to wear? For most cultures, "Sunday clothes" works well. A pair of slacks and nice shirt, or a dress or skirt would be fine if you're female. There are some ethnicities and traditions which discourage certain colors, but I'm afraid I don't know them. Some people think wearing red is disrespectful. I don't agree, but you might want to avoid it just to be on the safe...

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Would you give up your seat on an airline to a soldier trying to get home on mid tour leave from Iraq? I'd offer it, but I have a hard time believing a soldier would take a seat offered by a young woman. I would definitely take the opportunity to express my gratitude for what they are doing. Thank you!

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How would you feel if the people you had on your AB friends list land up being people you knew in real life but had no idea they were on AB? I think I would feel pretty dumb that I couldn't recognize my friends based on their answers.

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I saw a bumper sticker that read "Real Men Love Jesus". What does that mean to you? Ok, I'll join. It means that the driver is a man who does not mind that people make fun of his religious beliefs without bothering to get to know him or talk to him or find out how he would treat them. Despite the fact that it remains unpopular with the more "open-minded" crowd, the driver of that vehicle wants the world to know that he's a Christian and proud of it. And...

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I don't believe in downgrading someone just because I don't agree with their viewpoint. I believe in free speech. Do other ABers downgrade ONLY because they disagree with someone? I downrate for very offensive comments only. But I have had experience with that -- give one indication that you don't wish George W. Bush would be assassinated or that maybe somebody shouldn't get an abortion and down they go! Ahh well, I still think those people are in the minority.

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If you had a million dollars to spend only on a collecting hobby, what would you start to collect? Receipts.

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Ever flown first class? Do you think it's worth the money? I have flown first class and *first class*. First class was nice, though I don't think I'd pay for it -- I have never minded airplane flights in coach. The other time was flying on the Concorde -- now THAT would be worth the money (not that it's an option anymore). It leaves first class in the dust.

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An Arkansas couple their 17th child - & they say they're still not ready to give it a rest. How many kids is enough for you? Um, less than that! Goodness! That really makes my fiance's desire for six kids seem much more reasonable (though not reasonable enough for me to agree). I'm thinking two or three. Not six, and NOT 17. ...But I am not saying that THEY shouldn't have 17 kids. If that's their calling, and they can keep their kids fed, clothed, and healthy, then God bless 'em.

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What are some things that would let you know if your quiet boyfriend loves you besides him just saying it? He only says it when I tell him that I love him. I highly recommend the book/website The Five Love Languages. http://www.fivelovelanguages.com The basis of this theory is that different people express their love differently. If you and your boyfriend both check this out, it can help you be better communicators. There is a quick 30-second quiz that helps you figure out your preferred love language -- you and your boyfriend should take...

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Would you be ok with your son/daughter dating another race or ethnicity? I would be fine with it, but I would ask my child to proceed with caution for two reasons: the first is that dating/marrying outside one's race means that if there are any bigots on either side of the family, there may be issues at gatherings. Not that such issues should stop a couple in love, but they should be prepared. Secondly, if the person is from another culture (not just ethnic...

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In Office Space, Peter says if he didn't have to worry about money, his dream would be to "do nothing". Do you share this dream, and would you not work if you didn't have to? Nothing? No. I like to be doing something. If I were very wealthy and didn't have to work, I'd still be filling my time -- writing and traveling, most likely. But I'd probably gravitate back toward teaching eventually; I just love it so much.

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Are you against animal cruelty? (ex. starving & hitting animals for no reason) I'm trying to imagine somebody coming here and saying, "No way! Animals are just pinatas that can move around!" I don't think that person would make many friends.

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Are "Bratz" dolls a bad influence on young girls? I think that they are an example of how not to dress/look, and as such, I wouldn't want my daughter to have them. Barbie is bad enough, but at least Mattel has made her with human proportions now. But then, I also wouldn't let my daughter have clothes which labeled her a "brat" or "little devil" or any of the other things which I see girls wear that are supposed...

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We have glass and a railing surrounding our front deck. Twice now, innocent birds flew into the glass and fell 20ft to the ground. They perished. As an animal lover this sickens me. Is there an aesthetically pleasing way to darken the glass? Mud? Help plz You could use regular old paint to put a design on the glass.

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What do you feel is the best part of growing up regardless of the rough patches?..do tell, it'll modivate me lol :-) .. The feeling of confidence you gain as you become more and more independent.

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I am 33 years old with two sons, 13 and 7. I just found out that I'm pregnant. The father says that he is not ready to be a dad. He is preferring abortion. I don't know if that's what I want, but I don't want to force him into a situation. Any ideas? Just to echo some of what has already been said: if you have any doubts about ending this pregnancy, please don't do it. That is not something you do just out of consideration for a man who doesn't want to be a man. If you truly do not feel that you can raise the baby, then please consider adoption. So many couples want babies so badly, and are dying to give them the home that you...

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Are jeans, a t-shirt, and flip-flops appropriate attire for a University teacher? Or do most schools have some sort of dress code? I'm sure that each school has its own set of guidelines about dress code. However, I think that educators are professionals and should dress accordingly, whether they are allowed to wear casual clothes or not. Many people don't take teachers seriously, or act like we teach because we can't get a job that "makes real money" (which is stupid). If we want to be treated...

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Are you truly, honestly comfortable with the idea of two mentally challenged people rearing offspring? (biological or not) I think it depends on the level of challenge. There are some people who are challenged, but still capable of making decisions and taking care of themselves. As Judgebill pointed out, there are many people who seem outwardly capable of raising children but are in fact horrible parents. If the couple can not live on their own, then I don't think they should raise children. Otherwise, I...

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Has anyone ever sent a secret into postsecret.com? (and/or had it published in the Post Secret book? Are you kidding me? I was JUST about to post this exact question! Great minds, I guess. No, I haven't, though I read it religiously. Have you?

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If ur boyfrined says i love u too soon, what do u say? My fiance said it way sooner than I was ready to; I told him thank you, and that it was so sweet, but that I wasn't ready to say it yet. He was fine with that -- in fact, he didn't expect me to say it. Whatever you do, don't lie and say "I love you too" just because he said it.

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How did you choose your Answerbag name (assuming its not actually your name, that is!)? It is there to point out that just because I'm not negative does not mean I don't know/understand the world. Some people equate having a positive outlook with ignorance, and I think that's a shame.

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Does your personality tend to change when you talk with others online? (Note: This is not asking whether people's personalities in general change. I'm asking specifically about individuals.) Certainly not. My boss once commented that she can hear the commas in my sentences when I speak, and my sister says that I'm the only person on earth who texts whole words and accurate punctuation through cell phones.

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My friend just died in a car accident =[ anything that could help me get through this? I am so very sorry for your loss. As has been stated over and over again, this will take time and tears to heal. Please do not be ashamed of your grief if somebody doesn't understand, don't allow them to make you feel worse about yourself. Seek out people who are comforting to you, and don't try to be cheerful when you're not feeling up to it. Perhaps your school...

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How many people do you think you actually smile at on a daily basis? At least 130 (the number of students I have). :-) I try to make sure each one gets his or her own smile.

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Would you support an official renaming of "Wednesday" to "Wensday"? No. I pronounce the d.

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Anyone else have a -1 troll, or am I just REALLY special today? At least it's just a -1. I always get disturbed when higher level trolls show up. I think, they got to this level and decided to troll? Or, they got to that level WHILE being a troll? That bugs me.

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Have you ever wanted to have a pet monkey that did all of your evil bidding, knew how to tap-dance, and that served you drinks whenever you wanted it to? I did always want a pet monkey. But I don't think I have any evil bidding. Just an extreme desire for Starbucks and Rice Krispie Treats.

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Do you get disappointed when you're not in the top ten, twenty, etc, on AB? Why or why not? I've never been anywhere close. This is the first week I was ranked at all, and I was pleased. Not because I'm a points-mongering psychopath, but because it makes me happy to know that people think well of my input. ...I'm not sure where the "points-mongering psychopath" thing came from. Maybe when summer's over I'll be less hyperbolic. But that's...

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Do your neighbors misunderstand what religion you are...? Mine always cross themselves when they look at my house... No...but my religion is pretty straightforward. Though I have had people assume that because I'm a Christian I'm an intolerant redneck who hates gays and music. And then they call me closed-minded. Hmm. But if I may ask, what religion do you follow that people feel the need to cross themselves passing your house? Do you sacrifice goats in the front yard?

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Why do people think that there is no such thing as the Mafia? Maybe because it scares them? I think we as a group sometimes like to pretend something isn't there rather than deal with the danger thereof. For example, in my world, there are NO cockroaches.

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Carmen San Diego or Dora the Explorer? Is this, like, a throwdown or a popularity contest? Because if it's a cage match, well, Dora's a little girl and Carmen is an international spy. So I think that one's a no-brainer. But as for a popularity contest, it's definitely a question of who you poll. The little kids have Dora's back, but those of us who were alive in the early 90's outnumber them. Carmen!

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For those of you that pray, will you please pray for my cousin Mason. He is 8 years old and battled cancer and won after 3 years. They now think his cancer is coming back. I would appreciate any prayers to the God/Goddess/Diety of your choice. Absolutely.

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I want to see everyone's opinion on Mel Gibson. After his major meltdown, I gave him the benefit of the "alcohol" doubt, because everyone makes mistakes, (some of us rather BIG ones). How do you feel? I think that I'm really grateful that my worst moments in life do not occur in front of a video camera. Frankly, judging from everything I know about him, I think he's a good man with a problem, and I hope he is getting the help he needs for it.

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Is respect something that everyone deserves, regardless of how they treat others, or should you truly have to "earn it"? I think everybody should be treated with respect and dignity. However, "respect" in terms of being willing to do what that person says should be earned, UNLESS that person is in authority over you, such as a boss, parent, or caregiver.

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On the documentary "Supersize me" McDonald's fries looked like they were just bought,even though they had been sitting for 1 month on the kitchen counter.If bacteria would not touch them,are they safe for humans to eat? Here is the story of why I loathe McDonalds and will not eat anything from it. An acquaintance of mine left a box of McNuggets on the dashboard of his car. In Texas. In summer. For TWO days. And then ate them (I don't know why). And not only did he feel fine, he said they tasted fresh. That is not food.

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Do you think there should be a level 13 on AB? 13 is my favorite number, and I am saddened by the bad press it receives. But then, I tend to root for the underdog.

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Do you enjoy receiving answers to your questions from people with whom you disagree as much as you enjoy the ones from those who agree with you? I do, only if they disagree with respect and thought. People who take time out of their day to answer the question with a response like, "You need to wake up and understand the real world" and the like do not make me happy. Other than that, it mostly just makes me feel good that people think enough of my question to put thought into an answer. I don't mind if they don't...

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Does anyone have any good or unusual tips on how to get rid of NITS? I'm not sure how unusual it is, but I understand shampoo with tea tree oil can be effective. It's getting easier to find, but if you don't know of any, Arbonne makes a good one. Also, you can usually find it in the organic section of a decent market.

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Have you ever put a blouse/T-shirt on backwards and didn't figure out why it felt odd until you took it off that night? I did, and figured it out at work, four classes into the day. It was a tagless shirt, so that didn't help in the identification. I went to the restroom and changed.

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"How many cares one loses when one decides not to be something but to be someone" I cannot fully grasp this quote/concept, can you give me your take? Well, "cares" in this case means "worries" or "troubles." In other words, "Wow, it's amazing how much easier life becomes when we decide to worry about being a good person rather than about getting a job that makes money or has a lot of prestige." So it's saying that we get all worked up over having the best job or making lots of money or...

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Will you state two truths and 1 lie about yourself? Don't say which is the truth and which is the lie and I will try and guess. :) I was on the show Double Dare. I met Salena. I flew on the Concorde.

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Do you think dressing little boys in pink or purple make them gay? The school where I teach has purple and white as its school colors. All of our athletes and letter jacket owners wear purple proudly, and I really think bad things would happen to somebody who told them that they were/looked gay. To dress a small boy (infant or toddler) in those colors might lead to confusion on the part of the adults who see him, since we (in America at least) use colors...

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What is the most surprising thing you were able to accomplish that you thought you never could have? I wrote a musical and had it performed publicly.

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On a scale of 1 to 10, how "religious" are you, where: 1 = atheist & 10 = religious zealot? I guess 9. I'm very much a Christian, but since I'm not sure of the connotation for you of "zealot," I'll not say 10. In other words, I'm in church 3 times per week, but I don't want to kill or yell at non-Christians. :-)

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I say Moose. What is the first thing that comes to mind? The guy from Archie comics who kept beating people up for looking at his girl Midge. :-)

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Anybody got anything to say that would seriously cheer me up? (I'm in a really bummed-out mood right now.) I don't know you, so I can't be sure. But go to http://www.thefunniest.info and spend a little time there. Something on the site ought to make you laugh.

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What catches your attention in a flash, faster than anything else? Girl in bikini, a new car, etc. A Shakespeare quote. Yeah, I'm a big nerd.

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I have no idea what kind of job I might like to have, but I know I don't like the one I'm in. What's a good way to discover what jobs I might be well suited for? I need a decent wage - but I really need to be happy! Any ideas on how I might proceed? One of the classic questions is what would you be doing with your time if you didn't have to work (highlighted and lampooned in Office Space). It's simplistic, but a good way to start. Say you would travel. Then maybe you can look into jobs that would have you traveling often. Think about your qualifications and schooling. Do you have a degree? Do you still enjoy the subject...

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Non-moms - how would you feel if someone said your mom was a MILF? My mom's dead, so that would be twisted. If, however, somebody told me that while she was alive, I'd have told them she was unavailable, and passed the "compliment" along to her. She'd have gotten a laugh out of it.

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In your opinion can a guy and a girl be best friends? without having any feeling for one another. I insist that it's theoretically possible, though I can no longer point to myself as an example. I used to trumpet my male best friend as proof that men and women can be best friends without going further, and then out of the blue he announced that he was in love with me. :- But I still think it can happen.

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What is the best way to drive a car? Sober.

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Why hasn't George w Bush been given the J.F.K Treatment yet? that man will surely cripple the planet the longer he's in office. Probably because A)Secret Service techniques have improved since then and B)It is horrible to suggest murdering a man because you disagree with what he says/does. I disagree with a lot of people -- I don't want them dead. I don't wish somebody would shoot YOU, for example.

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Ladies: During a recent concert, Faith Hill verbally attacked a fan for reaching for Tim McGraw's privates... Would you have tried a stunt like that in front of Tim's wife? What would you have done if some woman tried reaching for your man like that? That's...uh...insane. I wouldn't ever do that, whether the man's wife was nearby or not. Who DOES that? And if somebody tried reaching for my man that way, and I was nearby, I'm not sure what I'd do. I might sit back and enjoy how he responded to it; I think he'd flip out on the girl before I had a chance. He doesn't like sluts. :-)

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In Proverbs 13:24, is the word "rod" a phallic euphemism? No. That's silly, and even Freud said that "sometimes a cigar is just a cigar."

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My BEST FRIEND was being a bitch to me one day and well i told her about it but i also wrote it in an online blog. Now she is all mad at me cuz i said it online, and the fact i even said it when it was how i feel and do still. What should i do. Delete the blog and apologize both publicly and privately. What you did was basically tell everybody you know that your friend was "being a bitch." This is uncalled for in any circumstance. I think disagreements between friends should stay private, especially if you want to keep that person as a friend. Next, think about how you treat your friends, and how you choose your...

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What are some common beliefs/morals/guidelines between Atheists, Agnostics and Christians (of any denomination)? I'm looking for the common ground instead of the differences. (I know I left out a bunch of others, but I don't have that much room) I think the common ground (at least in those religions with which I am familiar) lies in those sins which we as people would consider the really bad ones. I don't know of a religion which condones murder for personal gain, for example. Or one in which the leader would condone a person molesting a child. Or participating in incest (though different societies have different rules on what...

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What's the first group that comes to mind when you think if the 80's? The Bangles. Hmm, odd.

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So I'm getting my master's right now. I'm heavily considering getting my PhD. and teaching... any advice on being a good instructor? Expect greatness from your students. Help them as needed and encourage them, but fully expect that they will excel. You will usually be right.

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Does anyone here teach AP classes? Do you feel the need to assign summer homework? For English AP classes, I believe it is required by CollegeBoard. I am not sure about other classes -- possibly not because one class does not build on the next the way English does. However, I would be willing to bet that it is often not up to your teachers, but to their departments. And I think the reason for it is that AP classes have to get SO much information into one year that the best...

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Can you name a famous quote from a cartoon character "Let's get dangerous!" I'm on a Darkwing Duck kick.

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How many times a day do you swear? Why do you swear? When you do swear, and you swearing seriously or just because you know the word and it has no true meaning? Never; but I think I may be in the minority.

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Have you ever had something sewn or tailored just for you? My neighbor made my prom dress for me as a graduation gift. I got to design it, and she created it from a combination of patterns.

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Is the future a myth created by insurance agents and high school guidance counselors? Gee; I hope not. If it is, I'll have to come up with a whole new set of answers as to why my kids have to read James Joyce.

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As an adult, do you enjoy Harry Potter, or is it average because it is targeted towards youngsters? I'm a high school English teacher, and I love them. And NO book is average because it is targeted at youngsters. There are a number of award-winning children's books which are brilliant, no qualifiers. It is silly to think that children do not deserve great literature. Harry Potter is good, but it isn't just escapism. It's well-written and thought-provoking....

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Our doodles say a lot about us. When you are adsent-mindedly doodling, what do you draw? Mine usually starts off with a cross with straight lines and triangles, or boxes which turn into tiny houses and villages. This is the kind of nerd I am: I do not doodle pictures. When my mind wanders, I end up jotting down poems, or lines of Shakespeare. I have a particular affinity for Hamlet's and Macbeth's speeches, as well as Robert Browning's poetry. All of my college notes had the margins full of Shakespeare and Browning.

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For those of you who've read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, what were the things that you were able to foresee from reading previous books, and what really surprised you? (May contain spoilers! Be Aware before checking!!) I predicted most of the deaths -- Dobby's, A Weasley twin, and Remus. I was also 100% certain that Snape was not evil, though I did not predict he was in love with Lily. I was surprised by Mad-Eye's death -- I just didn't see that one coming at all! Though I would have if I had thought about it. I was pleasantly surprised by Percy's return.

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Should there be a holiday celebrating the excellent peaceful lives Calvinists all over the world have lived in the face of massive reasonless genocidal hatred from atheist leaders and those who willingly followed those leaders? Why or why not? I don't think so. To paraphrase Elie Wiesel, each person's tragedy is the worst one possible. The persecution of a Christian is the worst thing for that Christian, just as the persecution of a Muslim is the worst thing for that Muslim. Or a child being made fun of is the worst thing for that child. We can't all have holidays. Besides; the Bible clearly instructs us to...

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Why are you dressed like that? Because my fiance's shirt looks better on me!

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When someone uses bleach cream, do the hairs turn back to their natural color after a while, or do new hairs grow?i've been using something and i have to bleach every couple of weeks and i dont know if im re-bleaching old or new hairs.. Bleaching is permanent. As the hairs re-grow, you have to bleach the new ones.

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Anyone else wish that bacon was the prevelant topic, if it came down to athiesm and bacon? I would prefer Rice Krispie Treats.

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Can my boyfriend and I buy a house if he's filed for bankruptcy 4 years ago and I'm a stay at home mom? He has a good job. I think I have basically no credit and I'm not sure about his. It's possible; it depends on your boyfriend's credit rating now. Whatever you decide, though, you need to know your credit. You are entitled to one free credit report per year from each of the credit reporting agencies. Check it out, know what is on it, and then start building your own credit! You can do that as a stay-at-home mom; credit is not just for people with 9 to 5 jobs....

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Please don't think I'm being racist. I'm only white and curious...Do black people wash their hair each day? Is it with regular shampoo? And how come sometimes i see classmates hitting their heads instead of scratching? Actually, lots of people don't wash their hair every day -- people of every ethnicity. Many cosmetologists feel that shampoo is damaging and, unless, one's hair is very oily, shouldn't be used at all. A coworker of mine (Caucasian woman) does not use shampoo at all, and you would never know it. However, because people seem to think they know what is best for other people, many...

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Have there been so many religious pedophiles because repression leads to perversion? I don't think so. Now, I preface this with a caveat: I am not a sociologist or a student of deviant psychology/sexuality. So I could be wrong here. But, from my understanding, there is not a particular preponderance of religious pedophiles. It's just that those people make the news more, because of the position of trust into which they have been placed. Just like sick teachers...

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What would life be like without your computer? I would not know as much as I do now, because I don't have the time to go to the library and look up every passing question that comes into my mind like I do with the Internet. And communicating with my students parents would take MUCH more time. I live by email!

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Which words in the Bible give you the most comfort in your heart out of all of them? "Take therefore no thought unto the morrow; the morrow will take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto each day is the evil thereof." ~Matt. 6:33 (KJV) That's my reminder on a difficult day.

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If you ever had a role model (mom,dad,teacher,friend), what was the signature quality or trait you admired most, and have you succeeded in achieving that for yourself? My mother was sharply intelligent, as well as being incredibly positive. Ever since I was a little girl, if I was upset about something, she would say, "This is how it is. You can choose to be happy or you can choose to be sad, but it won't change anything besides you." I realized just how much she applied that to her life when she was going through chemotherapy for pancreatic...

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How does one grow a beret? That's a hat, right?

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How do I know what ring to buy my girlfriend to propose to her You have several options. Your first one is to just guess. Ok, so yes, we love our men, and our marriage is way more important than whether we like the ring. This is all true. However, your lady will have to wear this ring every single day for the rest of her life. Shouldn't it be one that is her style? I only recommend this if you really know what her taste is, or if you absolutely...

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What was your crime? (google "<your name here> was arrested for") It would appear that I was selling ammunition to the Indians. ...But I AM the Indians.

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If a tipsy Winston Churchill stumbled into your house, and you told him he was drunk, what would you say if he replied "I may be drunk, but you're ugly, and in the morning I'll be sober"? I would say, "AGH! You're dead!" And then I would shoot him in the head so he did not eat my brains. Drunken zombies with witticisms are still dangerous.

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Do you often wonder how many points you might have if the people whose questions you took the time to research and answer gave you even ONE point? :-) It has crossed my mind. I just hope that my answers have been helpful. I'm not a crazy points-addict, but I do like to have the feedback that tells me I was able to be useful to somebody. Just remember, *I* always think your answers are thoughtful and well-said.

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My boyfriend's mom is REALLY sick&she is dying.=(. he's been really depressed lately and really aggravated all the time and i feel horrible for him! idk what to say or how to act. i'm afraid to make him hurt or angrier. what should i do? NOT break up. He is very lucky that you're so understanding. His behavior is completely normal; the best thing you can do for him is be ready to listen if he wants to talk. Do not try to make him feel better. Nothing you can say will do that. On what seems to be a "good day," you might want to ask him how you can be a suport to him. Let him know that you are happy to listen to him if he...

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When my husband tells me "Its just im trying to help you because you have never been responcible of so much and I dont want you to make a mistake and have our family pay for it." is that controlling? The follow-up comment is not working here, for some reason, so I'm posting this as a seperate answer. Tell your husband that at least a counselor is legally required to keep what you tell her private. His behavior sends up several red flags -- I'm glad you feel that he would never hurt you physically. Please, if you ever feel differently, don't hesitate to remove yourself....

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I am currently reading eragon by christopher paolini, i havent seen the film. if i watch the film after i have read the book am i likely to be disappointed? Yes. Sorry. The movie has some good points, but it's not great even on its own. As an adaptation of the book, it is quite sad. If you watch it, do so only for the graphics -- the visuals of the movie are pretty impressive. But it ends there.

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What percentage of annual income is a sensible limit to be owing on unsecured loans / credit cards? I agree with the prevailing comments that it is ideal to have no credit cards and no debt. However, I have also been witness to a friend of mine who had no debt, no bills, and no credit. He had a great deal of difficulty getting a car, because he had no history of paying off debt. It would seem that, lacking a large amount of cash in reserve (which would be nice, of course, but we all know...

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I have been living in the south for almost two years now and have yet to hear an explanation as to why people always refer to someone by "Mr." or "Miss" in front of their FIRST name(up north we use the last name, mostly for elders)...why is this? We do both. Even here in the South, a young person is expected to address an adult by his or her last name. The "Mr./Ms.+ First name" is reserved for people with whom a child is very close, like a family friend with whom he or she grew up. It's a sort of happy medium that demonstrates the close (almost familial) relationship between the child and adult, but still places the...

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If you are or were a cashier, would it annoy you if someone brought their groceries to check out, scanned the stuff they needed first, then the rest if they could afford it, and ask if you could put whatever else back? I think it might be a little annoying, but I don't think it would bother me overly. Some people are not good at figuring out exactly how much they have to spend including tax and whatnot. Part of every job is dealing with its little annoyances.

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When my husband tells me "Its just im trying to help you because you have never been responcible of so much and I dont want you to make a mistake and have our family pay for it." is that controlling? From your original question, I'd say that it's not controlling. However, from your first comment, I'd say that you have something to raise a concern. If he is truly lacking in trust to such a degree, I think you two could benefit from some counseling. While I don't think spouses should keep secrets from one another, I also believe that in a trusting relationship, there is...

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If you have been married for several years and suddenly found out that your marriage was never legal, would you have another ceremony, or simply legalize the marriage? - or would you even remarry at all? I suppose that would depend on why it wasn't legal. If it wasn't legal because he failed to disclose that he was simultaneously married to four other women, I think that would be the end of our marriage. But if there were some mistake, like the preacher failed to submit our marriage license or something, then I would probably just legalize the marriage. My marriage would be done by...

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I recently graduated college with a degree in English and am at a major crossroad in my life. I can either go to Japan and teach English for a year or go back to school for my teaching credential/master's degree. What should I do? Only go to Japan if you have a desire to teach! One of my pet peeves is when people indicate that any moron can teach a class. It's not true! Teaching is a difficult, tiring, and specialized field. However, it is also incredibly rewarding. If you were asked to teach English as a second language in America, would you cringe and run away? If so, please don't go do so in another...

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How accurate do you feel this statement is : "People with above average intelligence tend to discuss new theories, ideas & concepts, average people discuss recent events, while dumb people dicuss other people." ...? I think as a general rule, it can be true. However, I've looked at some of your previous comments, and I have to say: I am a pretty intelligent person, if I do say so myself. And you know what? I've been known to talk bout what Madonna was wearing. Not because I think it's the most important topic in the world, but because sometimes it's ok not to talk about theoretical...

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Can a man who is guardian for his 20 year old child who is deemed a ward of the state be forced to pay child support It is my understanding that child support ends at age 18, when the child becomes a legal adult. At least, that was the case with me.

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If you are American, do you love America? I do love this country. And I was raised to support the in-office president regardless of his flaws. I thank God that I was born in a country where, even though it is lacking in many ways, I cannot think of a better place to live.

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Ladies and those of you who find men sexually attractive: what do you think of very tall, skinny gaunt men? Of course looks don't matter much, but I have difficulty with the idea of dating a man who wears smaller pants than me. Not because of him -- I don't think my ego could handle it.

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I need to get my girl friend a present. She dosent want any stuffed animals or stuff like that. what should I get her? Jewelry is always a safe bet, unless she just really doesn't care for that stuff. Make sure her ears are pierced before buying earrings. Notice what she normally wears and get her something in that style, but not exact (e.g., she has a small silver dolphin necklace suggests that you might get her something modest and silver, but not another dolphin). Give her something that fits her...

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I am wearing a Royal blue shirt with black trimm on the neck line with some black capris and black shoes. my accessories are also black. I just don't know what nail color would go with the outfit. HELP If you're comfortable with blue polish, it would go nicely. If not, or if it's not a party filled with people who would appreciate blue polish, you can go with clear or a very neutral color (light mauve is almost always safe no matter what you wear). Avoid red, unless you really want your nails to be the focus of the outfit.

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What is the etiquette when your children damage an expensive item at someone's else's house? Apologize sincerely and offer to pay for/replace the item. If the child was old enough to know better, then he should apologize as well. However, unless the child is a teen, replacement as well as his behavior is the responsibility of the parent.

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If a close friend of yours invites you and your date out to dinner for his daughters birthday, who pays the dinner bill, you or the person who invited you? I would expect that he would pay for it, but it depends on the asking. If he offered to take you out, then he is offering to pay. If he simply asked if you'd like to join them, then he might be expecting you to pay for yourself. I would take your cue from him -- he will probably say whether the check should be split or not. If you still aren't sure, when the check comes around,...

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I'm a very religious person, and in church it is believed that a woman should not come on to a man. Do you think it is okay to as a woman ask a guy out? I'm very religious as well, but if you can't find it in the Bible, then I would doubt that it's a rule from God. I have never encountered such a thing, and I'm pretty sure the teens in my Sunday School class would have benefitted from that information if I had! There is nothing wrong with asking a man out, as long as you do it in a Godly way. The Bible tells women to be...

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What do you think about baby signing? As in sign language. I think the sooner a baby is able to communicate his desires, the better off he is -- not to mention his parents! I have no children yet, but I anticipate trying this with my kids.

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Ladies: what advice do you give a woman who wants to wear slinky high heels, but can't walk upright in them? Be sure that they're actually what you want. A woman looks sexy in clothes that flatter her and make her feel confident. Not when she's wobbling. The kitten heel suggestion was great -- they look super sexy without making the woman look like a fool. Also, I know a lot of men, and none of them find a woman who "can't walk that far in these shoes" sexy. None. They...

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What are the positives and negatives of staying home to raise your children, for you? for your child? I think being a stay-at-home parent is great -- if the parent in question is suited for it. Just like any other job, it is not for everybody. When I was younger, my mom tried the stay-at-home mom thing; she hated it. She needed a schedule, and to be working around people. Nothing got done around the house, she wasn't the cook of the family anyway, and she was much less happy with her...

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Is it rude for me to act interested in someones nationality? Well, here's the thing. I don't consider it rude. You don't consider it rude. But some people might not want their nationality known. Say in today's Arab-phobic climate, you meet a person with a Middle Eastern accent. You and I might not see a problem asking what country they're from, but they might not want people to know they're from Iraq because they have...

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I apologize in advance if this question is offensive to anyone. It's comforting to go to the cemetery to pay your respects...where does one go to pay one's respects when a loved one has been cremated? You can pay your respects to the loved one in any way and in any place that is comforting to you. People go to the cemetery because there is a symbol there: the grave itself. It makes the mourner feel close to the deceased. But this is for you, so you should go wherever you feel comforted. If that is the place where the ashes were scattered, then that's fine. But if it isn't, or...

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If guidance counselors in school are so smart in telling you what to do with your life and they are such wizards to match you up with a university, why are they just underpaid school staff? As an educator, I'll point out that we don't do it for the money. Neither do they. Although, depending on the district, the guidance counselors could be making more than you think. Working in a school is not a job that people get because "they can't get anything better." They do it because it's what they want to do. It's their joy. I LOVE teaching....

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If you are going to college, you have to pick an area of study; you pretty much have to make a decision as to what you are going to do. What do you do if you don't know what to study or if there is nothing that interests you? How do you pick something? You do NOT have to pick a course of study right away. At all. And if the college you're looking at says that you do, go somewhere else. College is about discovery. Your first two years are largely taken up with basic courses anyway, so get some of those out of the way. Regardless of your major, you have to take math and English, right? So while you're doing those things,...

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I have a boss who sometimes hits me and touches me inappropriately. i really hate it. What should i do? He is a close family friend and goes to my church. Im a 15 yr old girl, hes a married man? I see from your responses that you don't think you should report this man. I understand that he is a close family friend, and I'm betting that's why you don't want to tell your parents. It may not seem like a big deal to you right now, and that's great. I'm glad that you haven't been seriously hurt. But do you have a little sister? Would it be ok if he...

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My sister (51 yrs old) is not married, no children, got a yorkshire terrier about 9 months ago. I hate that dog, it's a devil dog, too hyper for me & my family. She is having a 1st birthday party for the devil dog next month. What should I do? A party invitation is never an obligation. I would go to the party and only stay for a little while. However, hyper dogs don't bother me. If you don't want to go to the party, tell your sister that you are very sorry you won't be able to make it. Then, set up a time that you and she can have coffee or lunch somewhere and, if it will make you feel better, bring a gift to that...

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What is the most memorable thing you have done in your life? Flew on the Concorde.

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How do they get the sugar out of fruits for sugar-free foods, such as pies? Usually, in something that has naturally-occurring sugar in it, like a fruit dish, the label will not say "sugar free;" it will say "no sugar added."

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Is there any graffiti that you've read that has stuck in your head? This is Kurt Vonnegut, and it's been repeated many times, but I still like it. "To be is to do" -- Socrates "To do is to be" -- Jean-Paul Sartre "Do be do be do" -- Sinatra

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If you could instantly kill any one person on the planet, who and why? I couldn't do it. As to whether somebody would kill me...I hope not. I know I've ticked some of my students off, but I don't think I've done so bad enough that they'd waste their one free murder on me. :-)

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Is it possible to lick your elbow? When my mom was little, her dad told her that if you kissed your own elbow, you would switch sexes. She believed that for years, and kept trying to get babies to do it, since they're so flexible. Problem is, by the time they learn how to kiss, they can't reach their elbow anymore.

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How do you feel about couples with a huge height difference? I feel that they should be SHOT! Just kidding. It just seemed like the question was asking for that kind of response. :-) My fiance is a foot taller than me. He gets stuff off the shelf and lets me walk up the stairs in front of him so I'll feel tall.

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What is the best movie that you have seen in the theater since the beginning of this year? The best one I can think of is 1408. One of the first movies to genuinely scare me in a very long time. And there was no gore -- just tension and a good plot.

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What do you think The Queen carries in her handbag? "As anyone who reads Majesty magazine knows, the Queen carries a comb, a handkerchief, a small gold compact, and a tube of lipstick in her handbag. However, you were somewhat misled by Buckingham Palace. The Queen does carry money on Sundays--a folded note of unknown denomination which she discreetly places in the collection plate." http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a3_318.html

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What is the grossest thing you have ever eaten? I know an entire culture seems to like it, but I cannot stand kimchee. I think it is vile.

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Any Friends fans here? Gary Oldman the actor in the new Harry Potter movie was on the show Friends. My question is this: in the one with Monica & Chandlers Wedding, he played a char. named Richard Crosby. Do you remember him? I cant place him. He was the actor with whom Joey was in the WWI movie. The guy who was so brilliant and famous, and taught Joey that you have to enunciate, which means spitting on your costar. On the day of the wedding he got very drunk and couldn't do his scenes.

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I want to listen to some music...but I've listened to my little playlist like 50 million times so tell me a good band/song I should listen to! Doesn't matter what kind of music. The Hush Sound is a wonderful young band with two albums out. I highly recommend them. Also, for something smart and funny, check out Jonathan Coulton. His website (www.jonathancoulton.com) has his songs for a dollar each, and several available for free.

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Is raping a woman any different than a woman getting pregnant on purpose without the man's consent? Please think about how each changes the life and attitude of the other and reply with your comments... I think they are very different crimes, though both are horrible things to do. The crime against the woman is the invasion -- the physical control the man exerts over her. The effects of the act include humiliation, fear of men in general, and difficulty trusting. If the woman was married, it likely will affect her relationship with her husband. While a woman getting pregnant on purpose...

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What happened in someones life that caused them to become a sociopath?and do sociopaths do things like gain peoples trust and then play with their feelings? If this is a topic that interests you, I highly recommend the book "Darkly Dreaming Dexter." It's a fictional work about a sociopathic killer. Though sociopathy isn't my area of expertise, from what I can tell, it is well-researched. Also, it is told from the point of view of the sociopath, which is fascinating.

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Can you name a car that has become a metaphor? Aston-Martin Vanquish = James Bond (And me, when they start paying teachers like they pay pro athletes)

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My phone just rang, but they hung up before I answered. Who do you think it was? Be creative please ;) It was me! I'm having a dinner party, but now the table's full. Wish you could have come.

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My hamster has a very harsh and serious kind of cancer. when i came back from vaca. she wasn't very active and smells very bad (i have cleaned the cage). The vet can put her down for a very cheap price and i need another oppinion if i should do it or not. I'm so sorry for the difficult time you're having. Your hamster is in a great deal of pain, and will likely die soon. Not only will it be kinder to her to put her down now, but it also makes sure that you do not come home to her body. If you take her to the vet, you will have the chance to be with her when she dies, and say goodbye to her. Believe me, it will hurt, but it feels...

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Is it my imagination, or is AB a kindler, gentler, more fun place to be this week, as opposed to the negative direction in which it seemed to be heading the last couple of weeks? Well, I'm new, but I've had mostly positive experiences. Though I will say that my very first two were negative. Oh well -- it's been good since then!

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Is it fair to say that, as a human, you enjoy the chaos and beauty of wilderness and nature, but not enough to prefer it over right angles, sterilized order, pathological security and rigorous predictability? As I tell my fiance, it's fair to say that I enjoy the chaos and beauty of nature, but not enough to prefer it over a four-star hotel.

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Who sang the song "And I Love Her So?" The only version I know is by Don McLean, of "American Pie" fame.

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Do you believe the word `ginormous' belongs in the dictionary? Do you ever use this word? I say ginormous, but only because it is not an officially recognized word. As it comes more into common use, I am looking for a replacement. A friend of mine says "hugeantic" and I rather like that. I think the word sounds more impressive to me if it is not an actual word. But then, I'm a word geek.

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What would you do if you caught me pouring milk all over your yard in the middle of the night? How would I know it was you without the blue Answerbag on your head? You could be any crazy milk-pouring psycho. I'd stay inside and call people to share my story. I imagine in the middle of the night, it would be very funny to me.

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Thursday july 12th is pattijo's birthday. any one else want to wish her a great day? Alles Gute zum Geburtstag! (I wanted to be different.) I don't really know you, but I always enjoy your answers, and I hope your birthday is wonderful!

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Do you take pride in your job? Or is it something that just pays the bills? And If you do take pride in your job do you find your self complaining w/ co workers just for conversation sake? I love my job. I'm a teacher, and there is nothing in the world I'd rather be doing. If I complain with coworkers, it's usually in fun (e.g., can you believe what this student did?) and we laugh about it.

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Do you take pride in your job? Or is it something that just pays the bills? And If you do take pride in your job do you find your self complaining w/ co workers just for conversation sake? I love my job. I'm a teacher, and there is nothing in the world I'd rather be doing. If I complain with coworkers, it's usually in fun (e.g., can you believe what this student did?) and we laugh about it.

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For the most part I have kept my opinions in check to not upset anyone here. Should I express them openly or continue sticking with the "fluff-stuff"? I'm with everybody else -- by all means, give your opinions. What I do NOT support are all those sweethearts who find people they disagree with and tell them they're stupid. So, as long as you don't do that, go for it!

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What stereotypical "monster" scared you the most as a kid, ie, dracula, aliens, ghosts, etc? Why? Ok, this one didn't scare me, but I'm telling it anyway. When I was a kid, I found a pebble that looked like a smurf hat (yeah, I know -- tells you my age pretty clearly, huh?). This older boy in the neighborhood told me that I had to take good care of it, because since I found it, I was responsible for it. He said if anything bad happened to it, then Papa Smurf would come and kill...

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My wife and I are planning a sit down dinner party. I think we should both wear formal gowns, but she says cocktail dresses will be fine. If I wear a cocktail dress, should my makeup be subdued or dramatic. I am a guy, but I just love dressing up. If you expect your guests to wear formal gowns, then that's what you would wear. If they are only expected to wear cocktail attire, they might feel underdressed if you were more formal than they were.

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What was the dumbest thing you assumed, thought, or believed when you were a kid? (Please, don't reply with answers of "religion", "God", etc. It's facetious and ruins a completely lighthearted question.) I thought that we vacuumed carpets because it made that pretty design. After the carpets were vacuumed, I always tiptoed over them because I thought I'd get in trouble for messing up the pattern.

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Is anyone having a problem rating questions lately?? when i click on the button to rate someone it wont let me........... I am too; I'm sure it will be fixed soon. Or somebody just doesn't like us.

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Should a heavy tax be levied on people that drive gas guzzlers,without a valid reason,such as a business reason? I thought there was. I always called it "the price of gas."

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Do deaf people think in sign language? I think it's a combination of things. For example, as a native English speaker, I do not always think in English, or even in words. Neither do you, I'd be willing to bet. Have you ever said something that didn't come out the way you meant it? What about not being able to think of the right words to say what you're thinking? If you were thinking in words, that could...

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Some people think that identifying on newspapers and forcing child molesters to post a sign in their homes and on their cars identifying them as child molesters is going too far. What do you think? The fact is, a 19-year-old who sleeps with a 16-year-old who looks older and lied about her age is branded a "child molester" just the same as a 40-year-old who sleeps with a 5-year-old. Should this person have to humiliate himself as well as serving jail time? I don't think so. Also, there are plenty of ways to identify a child molester living in your area -- you can look it...

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My niece just got dumped by her 1st real boyfriend & sex partner. I am trying my hardest to help her but she doesn't want to hear it. I'm 32 & she's 18 this month and falling apart. I need help. Any advice? All you can do is support her and let her know that you love her. What kind of help are you trying to give her? She's been dumped and she's devastated -- there isn't anything you can say to make that go away. Just let her know that you're there for her and take your cues from her. Maybe she just needs to wallow for a little bit. She'll come around, and she'll...

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Why do we at some instances have to let go when in-laws do something wrong? is it for our spouse's sake? I think it's for the sake of the spouse and the marriage, as well as your relationship with the inlaws. It's just like anything else -- you pick your battles. You'll be part of this family for the rest of your life. Is it really worth making a big deal every time your mother in law implies she makes better biscuits? Probably not. On the other hand, if something is repeatedly...

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I want to name one of my boys Sparrow. Any thoughts? It's obviously your choice, but if you want to know how he'd feel about it, ask men and boys of various ages if it's a good name. I'm sure they'll give you honest answers about how they would feel.

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If a man died from and overdose of Viagra, would they be able to shut the coffin lid? To answer a silly question seriously, yes. For one thing, the embalming process involves draining the body of blood, so there would be no blood and therefore no erection. For another, rigor mortis is a temporary state which goes away within 72 hours -- often less.

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Whenever I take a class, club, or sport there's always 1 or 2 guys (sometimes girls) who act like idiots and do stupid things for a laugh or attention in the annoying sense. Why do people like them act that way? It's probably because they do not know how to appropriately get attention. When teens (and sometimes adults, alas) are uncomfortable or unsure of themselves, they will sometimes act like morons on purpose, rather than risk looking foolish by accident. It's social awkwardness, and most people grow out of it. Good for you for not being part of it.

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If your loved one died from a heart attack while playing hockey, would you chose to print that in the obituary? It's likely that I would. It might cut down on the number of times I had to answer "where was he when it happened?"

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How often do you misuse apostrophe's? I don't. Well, that sounds cocky, doesn't it? But very, very rarely -- if I do, it's usually a typo. Apostrophes are one of my pet peeves. I'm a big nerd.

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Why work for a funeral home? A good friend of mine works at a funeral home. He does it because he is good at it, and it's very important. When my mother was terminally ill, he was so helpful to me and my dad in planning and preparation. It's a job like any other, and if dealing with death and dead bodies doesn't bother you, it generally pays well.

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How long have you had the same hairstyle? Do you think older women should have short hair? I have been growing my hair out for years, though there have been minor changes during that time. But to say an older woman should have short hair is silly! That trend came about because it's easier on moms to have less to do to style their hair and because as we age, SOMETIMES our hair loses its health. I think if an older woman's hair is getting thin or stringy, she might want to...

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What is an average weight for an 11 year old girl that is 4'11 and is a gymnast? Unless it is at an extreme, I think "average weight" doesn't matter much. Especially before/around puberty, there is practically no such thing as average weight. An 11-year-old girl who is a gymnast is likely very healthy. If you are concerned about your weight, you may talk to your doctor. But please don't obsess over the scale. If you are active and in good enough...

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I just turned 18 in June and don't have any credit established. I hate my car, which is in my name, and can probably sell it for about 3,000 and use it as a down payment. Should I finance a new car? Car credit is the hardest type to get -- that means that it is easier to get a mortgage than a car financed. If you're interested in building credit, talk to somebody with experience first. The most obvious choice is getting a credit card, but that is a HARD temptation to resist. Having a credit card to establish some credit is a good thing. Having one to spend excessively with and run...

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Do you think that white guys who shave their head bald look stupid? Depends on the guy. Please allow me to be there when you tell Bruce Willis and Vin Diesel that they look stupid. :-)

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Do most people that answer question here not believe in God? I am a Christian, and so are many other answerers on this site that I've noticed. I think it just depends on the question being asked, and who feels strongly enough about it or knows enough about it to answer.

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As Christians how can we condon the suffering caused throughout history for God's cause, ie. the inquisition. We can't condone such things. Being a Christian does not mean approving of all things that people claim to do because of God. By the logic of that question, all Christians condone everything from Jerry Falwell to Hitler. And, unfortunately, it seems many non-Christians think that's what we do. The Bible is abundantly clear that we are to follow in the footsteps of Christ as best...

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What does the phrase "what rolls downhill" mean? You misheard the phrase; it's "Sh-- rolls downhill." And it means that when something bad happens to a person in charge, it will happen to the people beneath him as well. For example, if your boss gets in trouble because he didn't do his job right, he's going to blame it on his assistant, who will then get yelled at. The assistant blames it on his team, who now have...

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Where does your middle name come from and what does it mean? Amarinthia: variant of Amaranth, meaning "unfading flower." From the Greek myth of Amaranthus, the hunter whom Artemis loved. He insulted Poseidon, who drowned him with a wave. Artemis turned him into an amaranth flower.

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MY 11 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER DOESN'T WANT TO VISIT WITH HER FATHER ON A SET SCHEDULE. THE REASON IS THAT HE DOESN'T SPEND TIME WITH HER & WHEN IT IS HIS TIME NOTHING SHE HAS GOING ON IS IMPORTANT. WHAT CAN I DO AS A MOTHER? I agree with the posters who say something should be said to the father. You are the best judge as to which would be more effective: having her speak to him, or doing so yourself. However, I disagree with the prevailing opinion that he obviously wants to spend time with her. That's not necessarily true -- my father did not want to spend time with me. He merely wanted to take the...

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Why do some people who can afford it, refuse to expand their culture by visiting other countries? My grandfather won't even eat any un-american food. Xenophobia is the fear/unnatural hatred of foreigners, and many people are affected by it. This is not like a fear of spiders, where you see them and scream and run away. It's more like homophobia, where you distrust or automatically dislike the person. It's particularly common (in America, at least) among people of your grandfather's age. Think about how he was raised....

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My friend recently entered a new relationship, though it kind of has been at the cost of our friendship. I want him to be happy, but I don't wan to be blown off. I used to think the friendship was worth saving, but now I think it might be time to end it? Sometimes in a new relationship, other considerations sort of fade into the background for a little while. Right or wrong, it's fairly common. I wouldn't write your friendship off just yet. If you have a good relationship with your friend, you should be able to talk to him. Let him know that you are happy that he is in a relationship, but that you feel like you're missing...

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So what (in easy to read terms) IS Fascism? I was going with simplicity, but you're correct; I may have been misleading. The word Fascism was coined by Mussolini, and the term was first used to describe Italian Fascism. Since Mussolini made up the word, I consider that the beginning of the ideology, even if the system was there before.

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Do you think that expensive hair products are better for your hair than cheap products for 99 cents or under 5 bucks like does the cheaps stuff give you split ends faster and make your hair not as healthy? As others have noted, shampoos and conditioners cannot give you split ends. However, a good conditioner is important to help your hair maintain its felxibility so those other activities (blow-drying, brushing, etc.) don't hurt it so easily. I can only tell you my experience; yours might be different. My hair is super-long (waist-length) and straight. I have tried a ton of different...

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I havent dyed my hair inabout a year so my natural color is half way down the length of my hair. I wanna match the ends to the roots (to my natural color) is there anyway of doing this at home w/o coloring my whole head?Ends are blnde roots are d. blnde I did not want to put my hair through the trauma of more color to go back to my natural shade, so my stylist used a demi-permanent gloss over my whole head to match the shade. It puts less stress on your hair than a permanent color (no bleach) and blends nicely. Looks very natural.

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How can i remove relaxer for my hair i would like to go back to my natural hair with out chemicals is ther something on the market. i have not had my hair relxed in about three month.i use proclaim hair product for my relaxer. but have some new growth . Just to add to what has already been said -- cut it off. If you absolutely don't want to do that, let it grow out and get frequent trims. However, my best friend was in your boat -- wanted natural hair, had been relaxing all her life. She cut her hair SHORT (actually, I cut it for her, with clippers). She was planning on growing it out or doing dreads, but when she saw how sexy she...

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Is it alright to mix two boxes of the same brand/type of permanent hair color that are different colors but similiar; one is black/brown and the other is burgundy. It takes 2 boxes so die all of my hair. Can I just mix these two together? Snayles is right that at-home hair color is risky. However, if you have done it before and are comfortable with it, yes, you can mix colors. Know, though, that it WILL change the color it comes out. Translation: the black will almost certainly not "cover up" the burgundy. Chances are, your hair will be very, very dark burgundy. But there's really no telling until you do it....

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What should i bring to paris if i am only staying for two days? I agree with the "camera and good shoes" people. I also recommend that you have a list of the things you want to do/see. For such a short trip, you want to have a plan, rather than just wandering and sightseeing (unless you've been before and/or are planning on returning). What you don't want to do is get out of the country and think, "Oh my gosh, why didn't I...

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Scorpians are most closely related to what? Satan.

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So what (in easy to read terms) IS Fascism? It's a political system in which the State is supreme (by State, I mean nation. As in, Italy, not Texas). It was started in Italy by Benito Mussolini, but has spread since then. Under Fascism, the individual needs matter only as far as the individual may advance the needs of the state. In other words, it doesn't matter what you want to be when you grow up. What matters is what...

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What Shakespearean work can you find the words, "When to the sessions of swift silent thought."? It's Sonnet 30. When to the sessions of sweet silent thought I summon up remembrance of things past, I sigh the lack of many a thing I sought, And with old woes new wail my dear time's waste; Then can I drown an eye, unused to flow, For precious friends hid in death's dateless night, And weep afresh love's long-since-cancelled woe, And moan th' expense of many...

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My ex mother in-law just went thru chemo, She's a wonderful women, what would be a nice gift for her, i can't see her much, otherwise i know it would be my time, any suggestions? When my mother went through chemo, there were certain treats that she found soothing. She loved slushies and smoothies, as well as fruits (especially avacado -- yuck!). You might make her a gift basket of things she enjoys -- gift cards for her favorite treats, some books she would enjoy, some movies to watch. Chemo patients are often tired and nauseated, but they also get lonely and bored!...

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Why are attorneys always referred to as attorneys at law? Are there attorneys that practice something else? An "attorney" is one who acts for another person. There are two types: an attorney-in-fact and an attorney-at-law. An attorney-at-law is somebody who is licensed to practice law on behalf of other people. "Attorney-in-fact" is a phrase that has largely fallen out of use, with one exception: power of attorney. Having power of attorney has nothing to do with being...

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I like to be forgiving, but if i m so, people will otherwise make a habit of repeating the mistake. What should i do? Suppose someone comes with a nick name, which i usually dont like, if i let go, the name keeps getting worse, but if i am pissed, never.. Being forgiving doesn't mean not standing up for yourself. I think there is a middle ground here you're not exploring. If a girl calls you "Shorty," and you say nothing, she's going to keep calling you that. If you punch her, she won't. But those aren't the only two options. When somebody says something you don't like, you have to tell them so....

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What is the name of Wonder Years theme song and the name of the singer It's "With a Little Help From My Friends" by the Beatles, as covered by Joe Cocker.

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What was "spectral evidence", and when was it allowed in court? Spectral evidence is a testimony of dreams or visions in court. It's usually associated with the Salem Witch Trials, where the girls would claim that they were tormented by a person, even though that person was somewhere else at the time. Example: Let's say that I claim Tom Cruise tripped me yesterday. There is proof that he was not even in my state to do so. However, I insist...

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Which is a surer way for response...a compliment or an insult? I think an insult is a surer way. Many people don't know how to gracefully accept a compliment, but most people know how to get into an argument.

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Do you think that the story of the movie "thirteen" is really that common as seen in the movie? I'm not sure about "that common." I'd say it depends on the the group of kids you're looking at. I think everybody thinks that their own life is "how life is." When I worked with abused/neglected teens, many of them had developed into a Thirteen-esque life. If you asked them, they would tell you that that's how life is. But if you ask, say, my sister,...

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Is there a specific name for an ambigramic number? I don't think there is. I'd just call it a numerical ambigram. Say that at a cocktail party and I guarantee you'll be sipping wine by yourself for a bit. :)

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Can you tell me what a paradox is? It can be a statement which defies itself. For example, "I always lie." If I always lie, then that statement is a lie. But if that statement is a lie, then there's no reason to believe it. It can also be something which seems to be impossible but is actually true. For example, "You're always talking, but you never have anything to say."

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What is something your allergic to, and what happens? (ex: i'm allergic to red apples,so when i eat them, i get purple dots all over my face) I'm allergic to mangoes. A couple of bites and I have trouble breathing.

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What is your favorite play of all time, and why? Of ALL time? Well, that would be Hamlet. But of the more recent varieties, it's Sweeney Todd, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.

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Couldn't the devil have influenced the writers of the Bible? What would have stopped him impersonating God? Assuming Scripture to be true (which many on here do not; that is their prerogative), God has control over all things. So, yes, Satan could have influenced writers. In fact, I believe he did; I think that's where we get gospels which conflict with the accepted canon of Scripture. The difference is, I believe that God controlled which books were accepted as the Word of God. I believe...

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Can anybody explain what is the meaning of "Fifth Amendment" and what people mean when they say "I take Fifth Amendment"? The Fifth Amendment of the Constitution concerns the rules of trial. It states, for example, that you cannot be tried twice for the same crime (the "double jeopardy" rule), and the self-incrimination rule. This last one is the one usually referenced when people "plead the Fifth" or "take the Fifth." This rule states that a person cannot be required to testify...

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Can you name a song where the name of the title doesn't feature in the song? Bullet with Butterfly Wings, by the Smashing Pumpkins.

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Can u please post the most impressive photo u have ever took? The Arc de Triumph, Paris, in the rain.

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My best friend passed away two years ago from an overdose..I still cry and think about what I couldve done to help her more..I always think of her and I dont know how to get past a thing like this..or atleast let go alittle.. I am so sorry for your loss. You know, it's easy to see after somebody is gone that they needed help. It's easy to look back and say "This time and this time and that other time -- those were all times I could have done something different." And maybe you're right. Maybe you could have done something. But probably you couldn't have done enough. When a...

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What is it that is important to you and is in danger of becoming extinct? People who read for pleasure. It kills me how frequently people say things like "Oh, I don't like to read." That's just absurd.

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Let me rephrase this, does anyone have any advice for a teen whos parents just had a divorce. ( sorry for the confusion) I'm so sorry that your parents split. I hope that they are able to be mature adults in their relationship and remain civil in behavior and conversation. However, if they are not, please remember that you don't have ot take sides. This is your parents' issue, not yours. If either one badmouths the other to you or around you, remember that, adult or not, these people are...

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I've never had a boyfriend before and I just turned 13 does it mean I am ugly? Heck no, it doesn't mean you're ugly! You already have a ton of great answers here, but I want you to hear it as often as possible: there is no need for a boyfriend at 13. So your friends all have had one. So what? All that tells me is that your friends wanted to get a boyfriend badly enough that they went with the first guy who asked them. Is that the kind of life you want?...

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I need the title to an old song, this is some of the lyrics(you asked me why I don't smile,is there something troubling me, just open your eyes and look around, then tell me what do you see) The Way We Live, by Johnny Rivers.

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What's a good song to hear during going through a depression? I'm a big fan of Matthew West's "The End." It always lifts me up and puts things in perspective. You can listen to it on his website at www.matthewwest.com. For songs that just make me smile, go to www.jonathancoulton.com and listen to "Code Monkey." Or just about anything else on that site.

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How many species live on or in the human body? I have to say: this is a question to which I neither know nor want the answer.

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What will I do, i can't help myself get jealous with my stepdaughter same as her,she was jealous at me too.i've been married for almost 5 months but our marriage was getting worst because of this problem....how can i fix this problem? what will i do? If you recognize that this is a problem and you haven't been able to solve it yet, a family counselor may be in order. A neutral third party can help you two get your relationship in order. What you need to realize is that your stepdaughter needs and deserves time with her father. Why can't the three of you spend some time together? You should get to know this young lady who...

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I thinking about going to Houston Baptist University and need some opinions or maybe refer me to some good unverisities in texas. I nearly went to HBU. The education is good, but if you want to go there, make sure that the curriculum fits your needs: 1) A good deal of religion classes are required, as well as attendance at church services and seminars. 2) All HBU students double-major. 3)HBU uses a quarter system rather than semesters, which means that you will likely not share many breaks with your friends. As to...

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Does liquid foundation last long on face than powder foundation? In my experience, there is no difference. What can make a difference is using some kind of primer and/or setting powder. Laura Mercier makes a good primer, and so does Arbonne (called "personalizer"). These help create a barrier between the oils on your face and your makeup. Also, a setting powder can help (again, Laura Mercier's is famous for being a good deal). However, as...

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Why doesnt the U.S. have free health care? What you need to understand is that free health care is not free. It's paid for, big-time, by the people who live in the country. Their taxes are substantially higher, for one thing. For another, our legal system would not support free health care without significant changes (how do you know if a malpractice suit was justified when you didn't pay for the treatment?). I am not...

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What is a good punishment for a teen who stole money from his adopted patents? Ahh, this takes me back. I used to work with troubled teens in the foster care system. I assume from the way this is worded, the parents adopted the child as a teen, not as a baby. The main thing to remember in a situation like this is that conventional discipline frequently DOES NOT WORK. This is because, unlike most children, this teen does not feel he stole from his parents. He likely...

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Would it be alright to bring a guest to a cookout if I was invited? It's generally not considered a good idea. Also, asking the hosts puts them in an awkward position, because they might not feel right telling you no. If this guest is staying with you or you already have a committment to this person, you should decline the invitation. Tell your hosts that you're very sorry to miss their cookout, but you have a guest in town whom you cannot leave at...

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Is there such thing as "Christian" Rock music? Can Rock music really honor the Lord Jesus Christ? Can someone please give me Scriptures for/against mixing this kind of music with Christianity? I hear a great deal of debate on this, but I think singwell's answer was the best. Rock music is just that: music. I truly feel that the lyrics are where the message is. If a young person who is a fan of rock music becomes saved, it makes no sense to say that with salvation comes a love for Southern Gospel. In my mind, Southern Gospel is not fun to listen to. However, just because I...

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American knowledge and human resource expertise is deminishing. Some blame the education system, while others believe that kids today don't want to work for anything. What are your views? If we are to remain competitive, what changes need to be made? I have definitely noticed a sense of entitlement in young people, and I think it has to do with the fact that they aren't made to work for anything. Now, by many accounts, I did not have to work hard for what I have -- my mom bought me my cell phone and my parents gave me my first car (not new and not nice, but a car). However, I had a great deal of responsibilities -- my grades,...

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I really like the look of corsets, and I've noticed that a lot of stores (not lingerie stores) sell them as an every-day thing to wear. Any tips on how to make a corset top look cool and not trashy? As a teacher, I've seen this done badly, MANY times. However, the one time I thought it looked alright was when a young lady wore a dark one with a white button-up shirt under it. The corset was not tight, merely fitted (key -- no matter what you wear, it will ALWAYS look trashy if you had to sqeeze into it. There are no exceptions). Also, the shirt was not tucked in over her jeans, so...

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What is something that is bad if you have to do it, but if you actually do it, it's good? Getting married.

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Why do some women have sex before marraige and when they get married they where a white gown that symbolized pureity even though they are not a virgin anymore? Is it just a traditional color or does it have meaning? Several reasons: The first is that it's tradition. Women wear a white gown because that's what most people wear to weddings, and they don't care to advertise their sexual relationships to their great aunt Ida who came down to see them get hitched. Also, a white gown was NOT originally meant to symbolize purity or virginity. It was intended to symbolize wealth --...

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Why is it that, rather than answering a question, people are hell bent on being quick to say "your too young," why dont they just answer the question being asked? I definitely understand your feelings -- being told you're too young for something can be very frustrating. However, I have to say: if my sixteen-year-old sister asked me how to get birth control, I would tell her she was too young to have sex. Yes, I know plenty of people have sex at that age. I know that's not what she asked. But when you ask for advice, you are in essence...

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Since living in the US, I've noticed that most (not all) people do not say please and thank you to waiters, shop assistants etc. Why is this? Surely it's just common courtesy? It SHOULD be common courtesy. I never worked in the service industry, but I am a human being, and in my experience, I like it when people are polite when asking me for something. Unfortunately, we are a nation of people who feel entitled to things. It's mostly the younger generations, but I have met plenty of older people with no regard for etiquette as well. I wish I knew how to fix...

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Why are most republicans such close minded, cold blooded, cut throat judgemental rednecks? I like when people make blanket statements about the judgemental nature of a whole other group. It sets off my irony meter.

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Why is it a bad idea to show someone how much they mean to you by calling, sending SMS's, when you are worried about them? Say you got in to a fight and wanted to make up. Sometimes people just need some space after a fight. I'm like you -- I prefer to talk things out immediately. However, despite conventional advice, it's not always best to treat others the way you want to be treated. Sometimes, you have to treat them the way THEY want to be treated. If somebody wants time to cool off before talking, it may be for a good reason: maybe this person...

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Does the thought of being in a serious relationship with a pretty religious person scare or upset you? Not me. Of course, I'm very religious. :-) I think it's important to find the person who is compatible with your ideals and beliefs.

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What are your feelings on all-day kindergarten for children? Do you believe starting children earlier in school will lead to a better educated individual? I think an all-day kindergarten is a great idea. It seems to me that some of the posters here believe an all-day kindergarten would be like high school -- nonstop classes. If a child's parents are not able to arrange a stay-at-home parent situation (and let's face it, many people are not), then all-day kindergarten is a viable option. The child will be engaged, entertained, and...

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My boyfriend says an ipod is no better than an mp3 player,it's just a name and not worth the money.What do you think? I have a Zen Vision M, and I love it. I was going to by and iPod video, but the salesman at Best Buy changed my mind. The Zen was cheaper (though not by a whole lot) and he pointed out that it was more versatile. Your music can come from anywhere, for example, rather than just from iTunes. Also, I bought my mp3 player a year and a half ago, and it has held its value. To buy it today would...

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A woman in America has been jailed for 2 years after allowing her son to drink a small amount of alcohol at home on his 16th birthday with some of his friends, under her supervision. Do you think this punishment is fair? Opinions please. I think, fair or not, the issue is that she broke the law, encouraged her son and his friends to break the law, and then asked them to lie about it when she was caught. We can complain about the laws all we want, but if you break one, you should be willing to pay the consequences. Drinking isn't the issue here -- what kind of example is this lady setting for her son? "If you...

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My husband called, and told me that our dog died today, I am so sad I'm having a hard time stopping crying. I'm away from home (business), and have to keep my "happy face" on. Anyone have any suggestions for how I can stop crying? Points not needed. I am so very sorry for your loss. I can't guarantee this will work, but give it a try: set aside some time to grieve for your dog. You might even want to list it in your Blackberry, Palm, or whatever. This way, maybe you'll be able to focus on your work now, because you know you have time to think about that later.

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Is it excessive to spend $400 on a wedding dress when you are keeping to a minimal budget? To many people, $400 is an incredibly low price for a wedding dress. I think it is a decent price (and what I spent on mine). However, the bride makes the final call. If you look at the dress and say, "I can't believe I'm spending $400 for this," then no, it isn't worth it. But if you look at it, wear it, love it, and feel that it's worth it, then good for you!...

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How do I evaluate a child's physical education class? I realized that after the fact, but thanks. Oh well, maybe it will be useful to someone anyway.

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How do I get guys to like me? I'm not that pretty, I'm a little chunky and no one even has a tiny crush on me, how do I get them to look on the inside? Don't just say be yourself. I AM myself!!! Unfortunately, you may have to wait a bit. Especially in high school, people tend to be both shy and shallow. This is a wicked combination for those girls who don't stand out as thin and traditionally gorgeous. HOWEVER: take some comfort in the fact that many, many girls -- regardless of looks and status -- do not date much if at all until college. So if you haven't started...

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How do I evaluate a child's physical education class? I assume you're referring to your own child's class. Your state has a listing of requirements for a public school curriculum. You can locate this online (Google is your best bet), and that will tell you what your son or daughter should be learning. Talk to your child. Find out what he or she is doing regularly in P.E. Ask what games, sports, etc. they are doing each week. If...

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How do I eliminate student loan debt? The short and sweet answer above gets the point across nicely. However, depending on your career choice, you may have other options. There are some service careers which will eliminate some or all of your student loan debt. For example, teaching in a low-income school will, in many states, qualify you for partial loan cancellation. The same goes for entering the Peace Corps (or at least it...

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What kind of test do I need to take to go to college if I was Home-Schooled (ex.ACT,SAT,ETC.)? It depends on the school to which you are applying. Most colleges evaluate home-schooled applicants on an individual basis. The SAT is always a safe bet; though if you are weak in English or math, you may want to opt for the ACT (which offers other subject areas to balance out the scores). It would not hurt to take both -- especially if you test well. Call the admissions counselor at the...

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What are some fun things to do in Houston, TX other than shopping and going to the movies? If you've seen the "normal" museums, check out some of the unusual ones. The Holocause museum is a must-see, at least once. Also, you can see some really strange art at the Menil collection. There's the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, and the Weather museum. The Children's Museum is fun no matter how old you are, and everybody should experience the butterfly...

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How do I encourage a child to exercise? Like anything else, it's about starting young and setting an example. What you don't want to do is tell your child that they need to start exercising. I don't know about you, but that would have hurt my feelings and made me not want to do it. However, going out to play volleyball with them, letting them choose sports to get involved with, enrolling them in a summer camp: all...

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When you see a Muslim woman do you trust her and do you think that she is some ones property for covering up with the blanket over her with holes? The blanket to which you are referring is called a burqa (spelling varies). It is a function of the instruction to dress in a modest manner. I am not Muslim, so hopefully a Muslim woman will add to this answer to clarify. However, I have spoken with women who practice different forms of hijab (veiling or covering the body), from those wearing burqa to those who simply wear head scarves and...

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Is there anything learned from doing a rubbing of a tombstone? I think most people do rubbings of tombstones because they want to have a memory of their loved one. Often, family members live far away from the plot, or for some other reason are not able to go to visit the grave often. Sometimes, it's because the tombstone belongs to an ancestor or has a sentimental meaning. If the gravesite does not already have a special meaning to you, I doubt...

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I have tickets to see either Cats, White Christmas, Damn Yankees, Hairspray, or High School Musical on stage. I have no idea what any of these are about. What should I see? It depends on your taste. I don't know how old you are or what you like, but I'm in my mid 20's and here's my thoughts on the matter: I hate Cats. I think it's boring and stupid. HOWEVER; it is incredibly famous, and you may already have heard some of the songs. It's about (predictably) a bunch of cats in a garbage heap. High School Musical is fine;...

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Are you a Christian? Why or why not? I am a Christian, and it isn't because I'm ignorant or because my parents were. I'm not ignorant -- I'm reasonably intelligent. Also, my family was not Christian growing up. I'm Christian because after doing a great deal of reading, soul-searching, and prayer, I was convinced that not only is God real, but that Jesus is His Son. Since then, I have formed a...

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