Answerbag: Smart2 is back! Did you miss me?'s answers http://www.answerbag.com/profile/168828 New Answerbag answers from Smart2 is back! Did you miss me? Tue, 29 May 2012 08:04:15 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 08:04:15 -0700 Answer to Have you ever slept with an animal? This is a decent question btw.. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9707839 Have you ever slept with an animal? This is a decent question btw..<br /><br />I sleep with a dog every single night and have for nearly the past 10 years. Her picture is my icon and she is a real dog named GiGi. Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:15:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9707839 Answer to If you had the time and money to pursue any hobby, what would it be? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9707827 If you had the time and money to pursue any hobby, what would it be?<br /><br />I would love to have more time for beading. And I would really love to have more money to learn the fine art of fly-tying, but it is, at least for me, a prohibitively costly endeavor! Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:13:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9707827 Answer to What do you find most embarrasing about the state you live in? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9707822 What do you find most embarrasing about the state you live in?<br /><br />South Carolina has taken bad press to a whole new level in the past few years. We have moms who murder their kids a la Susan Smith and the latest killer of two in Orangeburg. We always have horrible test scores on everything from drop-out rates to SATs. I can't neglect mentioning our famous... Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:10:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9707822 Answer to Is this discrimination? Dress code allows women to wear sandals, knee-length pants, and sleeveless shirts but men can't wear any of those. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9518236 Is this discrimination? Dress code allows women to wear sandals, knee-length pants, and sleeveless shirts but men can't wear any of those.<br /><br />it's the trade-off women get for earning 70 cents for every dollar men earn. Men also are usually not allowed to wear high heels, brassieres, panty hose, mini-skirts, or lace panties. "Life is tough - it's tougher if you're stupid." --John Wayne Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:05:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9518236 Answer to Did any other straight guys out there have a homosexual relationship as a young teen? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9518203 Did any other straight guys out there have a homosexual relationship as a young teen?<br /><br />Of course, they have. It's called bi-curious and they have either had one and admit it, had one and lie about it, or never had one but thought a lot about having one. Any other answer is simply incorrect. And for the benefit of norton dot dot dot, I believe he doth protest too much which is... Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:53:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9518203 Answer to Do you hope that reincarnation is real so you can have another chance to do it right? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9518195 Do you hope that reincarnation is real so you can have another chance to do it right?<br /><br />I hope that reincarnation is real so that I DON'T have to come back and do it again. I'm trying hard to do it right this time around and feel like if I learn from past mistakes, in this life and perhaps previous ones, then I will have reached that place where I get to graduate!! Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:48:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9518195 Answer to What is the best movie soundtrack you have ever heard? mine is the lord of the rings. what's yours http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9518175 What is the best movie soundtrack you have ever heard? mine is the lord of the rings. what's yours<br /><br />My favorite soundtrack from any recent films is from Invincible. It is a little known football film about the 1970s Philadelphia Eagles struggling team and the open call for players. The music is all familiar 70s hits and worth the purchase and listen! Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:42:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9518175 Answer to Does Owning a Gun Make You Safer? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9518146 Does Owning a Gun Make You Safer?<br /><br />I don't think OWNING a gun makes a person safer. I think owning and KNOWING HOW TO USE a gun will make one safer than being unarmed in a dire situation. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:35:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9518146 Answer to What have you ever won? I just won a nice trip to New Orleans, airfare, 2 nights in the Windsor Court Hotel penthouse, dinner, champagne. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9509060 What have you ever won? I just won a nice trip to New Orleans, airfare, 2 nights in the Windsor Court Hotel penthouse, dinner, champagne.<br /><br />I know - I love eating in NOLA - it's one of my most favorite places in the universe! Any good recommendations? Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:50:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9509060 Answer to What does it take to change an amendment in the US Constitution? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9509054 What does it take to change an amendment in the US Constitution?<br /><br />Basically, it takes an act of Congress. No, I mean, literally, an act of Congress! Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:48:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9509054 Answer to How do I stop my kid from spanking and hitting other people? I tried time outs but it doesn't work. Is there a better solution to this? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9509027 How do I stop my kid from spanking and hitting other people? I tried time outs but it doesn't work. Is there a better solution to this?<br /><br />A good friend who worked with child adoption services said the key to discipline is finding something that is more important than anything else to the child. For most kids in the adoption process, that important thing is good food. Now obviously you cannot withhold food from a child - that... Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:37:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9509027 Answer to if a tsunami was heading your way at 700 miles an hour and it was only 20 minutes away what would you do (besides finishing your crossword) http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9486148 if a tsunami was heading your way at 700 miles an hour and it was only 20 minutes away what would you do (besides finishing your crossword)<br /><br />I'd pop open that bottle of Blanton's Bourbon, kick back on the porch and watch the disaster unfold while reflecting on what a GREAT life I have been blessed with! Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:29:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9486148 Answer to Due to some BAD ADVICE from ANSWERBAG I was FINED $6000 for "unlawful operation of a fire hydrant" on Halloween, used to keep children away from my home. Is there any way I can pursue a lawsuit against a user for BAD ADVICE? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9482574 Due to some BAD ADVICE from ANSWERBAG I was FINED $6000 for "unlawful operation of a fire hydrant" on Halloween, used to keep children away from my home. Is there any way I can pursue a lawsuit against a user for BAD ADVICE?<br /><br />Life's tough. It's tougher if you're stupid. --John Wayne Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:36:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9482574 Answer to Who is your favorite saint, and why? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9481540 Who is your favorite saint, and why?<br /><br />My favorite Saint right now is Drew Brees! Oh, you mean THOSE saints...sorry! Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:24:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9481540 Answer to Outrage...that must be rage that is outed, released, set free. So what is inrage...seething hatred? Doesn't that destroy from within? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9481459 Outrage...that must be rage that is outed, released, set free. So what is inrage...seething hatred? Doesn't that destroy from within?<br /><br />Anger, rage, hatred, guilt, jealousy, envy are all destroyers from within. I think there is a line in a Don Henley song that says "if you keep carrying that anger, it will eat you up inside". So will other negative emotions. I've never heard of "inrage", Rosie, but it makes a lot of sense! Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:08:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9481459 Answer to Does anyone know why some dogs are so affraid of storms? My dog is scared to death and will shake for hours even before the storm even gets here, i think he needs a valuim. He has never been hurt in a storm... http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9481437 Does anyone know why some dogs are so affraid of storms? My dog is scared to death and will shake for hours even before the storm even gets here, i think he needs a valuim. He has never been hurt in a storm...<br /><br />I had a dog once that came from a puppy mill in Kansas and was transported to the east coast in a tractor trailer filled with very young puppies. I believe he was afraid of thunderstorms for that very reason. Not sayin' all dogs that are afraid of storms came from puppy mills, only relating my... Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:04:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9481437 Answer to Are you affraid of death? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9481427 Are you affraid of death?<br /><br />I am not afraid of death, I am only afraid of the manner of death. In other words, I don't actually fear dying, I only fear that the way I die is going to be horrible. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:02:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9481427 Answer to why do some people believe that Elvis Presley, princess Diana and Micheal Jackson are alive and living on some secret island? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9481420 why do some people believe that Elvis Presley, princess Diana and Micheal Jackson are alive and living on some secret island?<br /><br />because untreated mental illness is rampant in the world... Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:00:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9481420 Answer to Should I admit this to her? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9481387 Should I admit this to her?<br /><br />nope, I'd keep that little bit of info to myself for now...it's not anything she really needs to know and it will likely not change to outcome of any relationship you may have. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:48:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9481387 Answer to Why is it that whenever I watch Pirates of The Caribbean, my cat seems to be smiling? And after that she's gone from my sight for awhile, and I go into my bedroom to see my sock drawer open with wee bits of kitty shat. Why is that? PS its all of the POTCs http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9481379 Why is it that whenever I watch Pirates of The Caribbean, my cat seems to be smiling? And after that she's gone from my sight for awhile, and I go into my bedroom to see my sock drawer open with wee bits of kitty shat. Why is that? PS its all of the POTCs<br /><br />well, sometimes Captain Jack Sparrow has that effect on me, too - shat in my sock drawer more than once that I know of! Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:45:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9481379 Answer to Undoubtedly the most beautiful sight you could ever hope to see would be a loved one's smiling face. What's a close second? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9481371 Undoubtedly the most beautiful sight you could ever hope to see would be a loved one's smiling face. What's a close second?<br /><br />For me, in two weeks, it's going to be seeing Columbia from the air when my plane leaves to whisk me away for a long weekend in New Orleans. I won a trip which includes airfare, two nights in the penthouse of the fabulous Windsor Court Hotel, dinner at the Grill Room, champagne on arrival and... Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:43:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9481371 Answer to why in human history are so few enlightened women compared to men..? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9403131 why in human history are so few enlightened women compared to men..?<br /><br />If, in fact, there are fewer enligtened women than men, it would probably be simply because women do not normally seek the same degree of glory that is sought by men. And they are not normally credited with such either. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:16:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9403131 Answer to What kind of bumper-sticker person are you...? Comedic, commentary, none at all? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9403105 What kind of bumper-sticker person are you...? Comedic, commentary, none at all?<br /><br />I, too, avoid bumper stickers. Some I have seen on people's cars just reinforces my thought that people are basically dumb as dirt. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:09:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9403105 Answer to Is towel color important to you...? What are your faves? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9403099 Is towel color important to you...? What are your faves?<br /><br />I prefer plain white for towels...biggest reason being they are bleachable. Darker colored towels tend to collect a lot of lint-y looking stuff which I find unappealing to dry off with. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:07:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9403099 Answer to do you think marijuana will be legalized for recreation purposes in the United States soon? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9403047 do you think marijuana will be legalized for recreation purposes in the United States soon?<br /><br />I think it will. To quote Willie Nelson when he appeared recently on Larry King Live, "it will have to be legal...everyone who has ever gone to law school has smoked it!" Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:50:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9403047 Answer to Do you have a song stuck in your head? Share your ear worm so that we may be tormented by it also! :D http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9403027 Do you have a song stuck in your head? Share your ear worm so that we may be tormented by it also! :D<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEkYqL9n7vo right now, it;'s this one! Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:46:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9403027 Answer to Can I sue my lawyer for malpractice if my case has already been settled? (for lying, neglect, misrepresentation, etc). If so, how do I do it? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9403024 Can I sue my lawyer for malpractice if my case has already been settled? (for lying, neglect, misrepresentation, etc). If so, how do I do it?<br /><br />Each state is a little different but the local Bar Association should be able to direct you to the proper agency for filing a complaint. Where I live we have an Office of Disciplinary Counsel which handles complaints against attorneys and their practice of law. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:44:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9403024 Answer to Gulf Leak:Cole (R):"From time to time there are going to be things that occur that are acts of God that cannot be prevented." Thoughts? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9141535 Gulf Leak:Cole (R):"From time to time there are going to be things that occur that are acts of God that cannot be prevented." Thoughts?<br /><br />Cat 4 hurricanes are acts of God. Tornados are acts of God. Lightening-sparked wildfires are acts of God. Tsunamis, earthquakes, severe storms are acts of God. God had no hand in this disaster. It was corporate greed, pure and simple. A half a mil $ valve could have prevented this. I hope... Sun, 06 Jun 2010 10:55:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9141535 Answer to Your British friend looks at you and says "Cor, bloody wanker." What does he mean by this? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8788496 Your British friend looks at you and says "Cor, bloody wanker." What does he mean by this?<br /><br />Cor is an expression of surprise, bloody is equivalent of hell in English and wanker is an English expression loosely meaning the same thing as an American curse word which rhymes nicely with sucker - spelled the same except it begins with an "f". Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:57:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8788496 Answer to Should we introduce concentration camps and gas chambers for paedophiles? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8788494 Should we introduce concentration camps and gas chambers for paedophiles?<br /><br />Yes, immediately after we set up execution squads for stupidity...JEEZ! Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:54:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8788494 Answer to Should we introduce concentration camps and gas chambers for paedophiles? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8788493 Should we introduce concentration camps and gas chambers for paedophiles?<br /><br />Yes, immediately after we set up execution squads for stupidity...JEEZ! Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:53:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8788493 Answer to Should we introduce concentration camps and gas chambers for paedophiles? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8788492 Should we introduce concentration camps and gas chambers for paedophiles?<br /><br />Yes, immediately after we set up execution squads for stupidity...JEEZ! Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:53:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8788492 Answer to Did you know the government created paedophiles to increase aggression levels in people for times of war? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8788484 Did you know the government created paedophiles to increase aggression levels in people for times of war?<br /><br />Are you always this stupid or are you making some special effort today? Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:50:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8788484 Answer to Do I have rights if someone is injured on my property by the stupidity of someone not related or employed by me? Injured person is suing. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8788479 Do I have rights if someone is injured on my property by the stupidity of someone not related or employed by me? Injured person is suing.<br /><br />I say talk to a lawyer and let your insurance company deal with it. Even if the person was acting stupidly, sometimes that is not always enough to keep you from being held responsible. Not really enough facts here to go on. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:49:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8788479 Answer to I have nothing to read can anyone give me some books to read? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8788474 I have nothing to read can anyone give me some books to read?<br /><br />Not knowing what genre you might like, I can only suggest my all-time favorite book and that is 'The Mists of Avalon' by Marion Zimmer Bradley. It is the re-telling of the Arthurian legend from a woman-of-power's prospective. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:46:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8788474 Answer to Do you think rape is on the rise because of the clothing young girls are wearing? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8788468 Do you think rape is on the rise because of the clothing young girls are wearing?<br /><br />Rape has absolutely nothing to do with what someone is wearing. It is a crime of domination and control over someone else and the victim may be 16 and scantily clad or 75 and covered from head to toe. Try to understand also that rape is not about sex or the sexual act. Again, it is about... Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:44:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8788468 Answer to How many babies does a cat usually have? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8788460 How many babies does a cat usually have?<br /><br />Cats don't have babies - they have kittens and it can vary from 1 to 10 or so. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:40:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8788460 Answer to what song do these lyrics come from "hey little girl http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8751080 what song do these lyrics come from "hey little girl<br /><br />"Hey little girl, is your daddy home? Did he go and leave you all alone? Uh huh" - that would be Springsteen's "Into the Fire". Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:11:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8751080 Answer to "Why haven't you girls ever married?" Care to guess their response? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8751067 "Why haven't you girls ever married?" Care to guess their response?<br /><br />My response would have been "because we are a helluva lot smarter than our married friends!" Marriage is not for everyone, even if they have kids. If I'm reading your question right, maybe not... Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:01:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8751067 Answer to is it true that most of the gays on here are only here to report all of the anti-gay posts that prove gays are sick and twisted http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8751056 is it true that most of the gays on here are only here to report all of the anti-gay posts that prove gays are sick and twisted<br /><br />Oh, yeah, that's it exactly. Kinda like when someone calls their self "sexy[name]" it really means they are probably a 325-pound closet homosexual with a preference for under-aged boys. Get a grip, Tara! Or is the name really Ralph? Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:53:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8751056 Answer to My neighbor volunteered to shovel my sidewalk. Then he hurt HIS back and is trying to sue me for damages. Does he have a case? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8751038 My neighbor volunteered to shovel my sidewalk. Then he hurt HIS back and is trying to sue me for damages. Does he have a case?<br /><br />If your neighbor relates the same information you just did in this question, I would seriously doubt he could find a (reputable) attorney who would be willing to take this on. Too many variables, as outlined by Ringo, for you to be held accountable for something he undertook ON HIS OWN. Don't... Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:44:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8751038 Answer to My neighbor volunteered to shovel my sidewalk. Then he hurt HIS back and is trying to sue me for damages. Does he have a case? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8751032 My neighbor volunteered to shovel my sidewalk. Then he hurt HIS back and is trying to sue me for damages. Does he have a case?<br /><br />Share your answer... Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:42:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8751032 Answer to How important is a politican's private life? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8751019 How important is a politican's private life?<br /><br />I think it depends on the situation, but for the most part, I think it is important. I mean, I don't want people making laws for me that are unable to abide by them themselves. How much respect can you have for a man who stands on family values, but cheats on his wife? Can you trust a man who... Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:33:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8751019 Answer to why are men required to shave but women dont, why are men required to do this and that whereas woman arent required to do anything http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8748405 why are men required to shave but women dont, why are men required to do this and that whereas woman arent required to do anything<br /><br />Women give birth. Period. End of debate. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:33:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8748405 Answer to Why do parents of multiples, work harder with their kids, than any other parent who only have one child? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591959 Why do parents of multiples, work harder with their kids, than any other parent who only have one child?<br /><br />I have to take exception to your question, if I am interpreting it correctly. You seem to be making a generalization that parents of more than one child work harder with their children than do those parents of only children. I am an only child who was born to loving, doting parents who spent... Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:31:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591959 Answer to One way of getting rid of guilt is by apologizing to the person you wronged. What do you do to get rid of the guilt if you can't apologize? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591884 One way of getting rid of guilt is by apologizing to the person you wronged. What do you do to get rid of the guilt if you can't apologize?<br /><br />I have tried to live my life in such a way that feeling guilty about anything just doesn't happen. Guilt is the the most useless thing in the world, second only to jealousy. Forgive yourself first. See how that works before you feel the need to ask forgiveness from others. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:42:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591884 Answer to How can one accept the fact that their lifelong dream will never be realized? Too old, not enough talent, just reality, How to accept? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591878 How can one accept the fact that their lifelong dream will never be realized? Too old, not enough talent, just reality, How to accept?<br /><br />Dream a new dream. Sometimes we realize that what we dreamed of for most of our life, was not really the thing we most wanted. I didn't realize my dream job until I was 52 years old. If your dream was to be the next Carrie Underwood and you are now 60 years old and can't sing, then maybe your... Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:39:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591878 Answer to my cousin has 9 month old twins and she said she will be givin birth again in a few days, is that possible? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591872 my cousin has 9 month old twins and she said she will be givin birth again in a few days, is that possible?<br /><br />It is quite possible -- crazy as hell, but quite possible!! Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:35:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591872 Answer to Should one try to make amends with an aging parent, tho lifelong alienation has occured? How does one even approach them? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591866 Should one try to make amends with an aging parent, tho lifelong alienation has occured? How does one even approach them?<br /><br />Go see them and say "Mom/Dad, I just wanted us to clear the air. I know we haven't been close in the past __ years, but I wanted you to know that despite that, I love you. If the riff was because of me, I apologize. If it was because of you, I forgive you." If they are ok with all that, fine.... Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:32:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591866 Answer to Any tips for a stuggling/ failing first time deer/ bow hunter? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591858 Any tips for a stuggling/ failing first time deer/ bow hunter?<br /><br />If you like it, stay with it. Not everyone was born with the hunting and fishing gene, some of us have developed it over a lifetime. Others, like my niece, killed not one but two bucks her first hunting trip. She was 16 and a very girly girl, but her estranged dad was born with a hunting rifle... Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:28:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591858 Answer to Are you a person who would go up to someone you did not know at a gathering and say "Hi" and intruduce yourself? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591847 Are you a person who would go up to someone you did not know at a gathering and say "Hi" and intruduce yourself?<br /><br />I definitely would after assessing the situation. If the person is already engaged in conversation with someone, I would wait until they were alone and introduce myself. Surely you already have something in common if you are at the same function. I simply don't have time to wait for a proper... Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:24:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591847 Answer to when would the body[any body] be at a state of equilibrium? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591838 when would the body[any body] be at a state of equilibrium?<br /><br />I would think just the opposite of PaterM. I would think "a body at rest tends to stay at rest" would be the more approriate modus operandi here when speaking of equilibrium. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:21:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591838 Answer to To others it was a delicacy, to him it was a symbol of oppression, who was he and what was it? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591828 To others it was a delicacy, to him it was a symbol of oppression, who was he and what was it?<br /><br />It was a hambone and he was Jewish? Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:18:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591828 Answer to i keep being an ass to people and i want to prevent this again my gf broke up with me 2 days ago for me being an ass I WANT TO STOP http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591826 i keep being an ass to people and i want to prevent this again my gf broke up with me 2 days ago for me being an ass I WANT TO STOP<br /><br />My best advice comes in the form of my favorite quote: If you want to change your life, change your life! No one has the power to do it but you. Just do it! Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:17:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591826 Answer to How to moisten and treat dry/bad skin without cream? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591821 How to moisten and treat dry/bad skin without cream?<br /><br />Keep some baby oil in the shower and use it liberally just before getting out while you are still wet. It will lubricate your skin and if it is mild enough for a baby, it surely won't hurt you. I agree with Galeanda about not using really hot water, too. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:15:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591821 Answer to i heard that lemon juice removes freckles. would juice straight from a lemon work? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591813 i heard that lemon juice removes freckles. would juice straight from a lemon work?<br /><br />Lemon juice is a natural bleaching agent but it will not remove freckles. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:12:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591813 Answer to why is my skin yellow? its NORMALLY WHITE everyone in my family are white i have hints of yellow :\ http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591811 why is my skin yellow? its NORMALLY WHITE everyone in my family are white i have hints of yellow :\<br /><br />If you are concerned, I would see a doctor just to be on the safe side. Yellowing skin can be the sign of some deeper underlying conditions with kidneys or the immune system. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:10:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591811 Answer to work experience - I love french and german. English is my fav subject. I'm passionate about drama. i'm not keen on teaching. Any ideas? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591809 work experience - I love french and german. English is my fav subject. I'm passionate about drama. i'm not keen on teaching. Any ideas?<br /><br />If you are fluent in those languages, I would suggest investigating the possibility of becoming an interpreter for somewhere like the United Nations. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:09:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591809 Answer to Does anyone know how to pop a laptop key back on the keyboard. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591805 Does anyone know how to pop a laptop key back on the keyboard.<br /><br />put it atop the key and press down hard until it clicks into place. I have to replace my "6" all the time. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:06:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591805 Answer to Think "climate change": then think "save the planet" should it not read "save the human race?" The planet will save itself regardless. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591799 Think "climate change": then think "save the planet" should it not read "save the human race?" The planet will save itself regardless.<br /><br />The planet will survive just fine without the human race. Humans are mostly responsible for the crappy state of this planet anyway, and it got along just fine for millions of years before man decided that he would "fix" everything. Screw up this planet much more, however, and you won't have to... Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:04:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591799 Answer to If bars can refuse to sell drink to already intoxicated people, why can't grocery stores refuse to sell food to obese people? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591794 If bars can refuse to sell drink to already intoxicated people, why can't grocery stores refuse to sell food to obese people?<br /><br />It is not against the law to be obese and behind the wheel of a 2 ton weapon. It is, however, illegal most everywhere to drive that same 2 ton weapon while intoxicated. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:00:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591794 Answer to I have a container of un-opened Mayonaise that is 1 week out-dated, is this still safe to use? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591786 I have a container of un-opened Mayonaise that is 1 week out-dated, is this still safe to use?<br /><br />Your mayo is likely fine. The date is a sell-by date, not a use-by date. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:57:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591786 Answer to Do you love chimichangas as much as I do? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591783 Do you love chimichangas as much as I do?<br /><br />I don't really even know what a chinichanga is, but I love that word and have suggested that next year there really should be a Chimichanga Bowl. I mean, we have a PapaJohn's Bowl, a Domino's Bowl, why not a Chimichanga Bowl? Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:57:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591783 Answer to After the underwear bomber we have to submit to "naked scanners". What's next, anal probes for all? Who finds this degrading? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591777 After the underwear bomber we have to submit to "naked scanners". What's next, anal probes for all? Who finds this degrading?<br /><br />Degrading? Perhaps. Good news is I gave up flying about nine years ago. 9-11 was the end of air travel for me. I just don't have to be anywhere that quickly and flying has always made me sick, always! I hate it for the rest of you guys who have no alternative but to fly... Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:55:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591777 Answer to Besides evolution and Darwin predicting it, why are male Insects with spiky penises more attractive to female insects? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591771 Besides evolution and Darwin predicting it, why are male Insects with spiky penises more attractive to female insects?<br /><br />'cuz girls just wanna have fun? Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:51:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591771 Answer to Any nice girls' saints names for Catholic Confirmation? And can you please give details about this saint? thankz soo much. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591769 Any nice girls' saints names for Catholic Confirmation? And can you please give details about this saint? thankz soo much.<br /><br />The Mother of all saints: Teresa. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:50:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591769 Answer to Ever just turned your phone off for like 4-5 days because you didn't feel like dealing with anything?? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591766 Ever just turned your phone off for like 4-5 days because you didn't feel like dealing with anything??<br /><br />Oh yeah - quite peaceful that vacation was, too! Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:49:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591766 Answer to If your country's most staunch enemies celebrate the president that your country elected, what should that indicate? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591760 If your country's most staunch enemies celebrate the president that your country elected, what should that indicate?<br /><br />It would indicate to me that 1) my enemies cannot be trusted. 'Nuff said. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:47:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591760 Answer to My husband is posting nude pictures of me in the internet, without my consent. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591751 My husband is posting nude pictures of me in the internet, without my consent.<br /><br />If that were my husband, he would no longer have an operating computer. He would come home one day to find it in ten million little pieces in the drive-way. Oops, I was carrying it to the car to have it serviced for you and it got away from me...no more nude pictures, no more naked videos, and... Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:44:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591751 Answer to what is your favorite movie??????????????? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591742 what is your favorite movie???????????????<br /><br />Crash with Sandra Bullock. Should be required watching for anyone who believes that racism is not alive and well in this country (US). Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:37:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591742 Answer to why is my cartaking off like a jet when i have not touched the gas? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591738 why is my cartaking off like a jet when i have not touched the gas?<br /><br />It may be that the timing mechanism has been moved and your engine is idling too high. It's a simple fix. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:36:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591738 Answer to What is the different between law and justice? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591736 What is the different between law and justice?<br /><br />The Law means it is written and enforceable and it is what we stand for and what we won't stand for. Justice is what you must work for if you hope to ever achieve peace. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:33:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591736 Answer to What does "Uber" mean? I've heard the word here and there and have looked it up in a couple dictionaries and found no definitions. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591734 What does "Uber" mean? I've heard the word here and there and have looked it up in a couple dictionaries and found no definitions.<br /><br />it is comparable to "ultra" or "extremely", as in Smart2 is uber-sexy. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:31:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591734 Answer to is there any way to shrink silk? I found a dress on sale but it's one size too big. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591717 is there any way to shrink silk? I found a dress on sale but it's one size too big.<br /><br />I would think you may want to have the dress altered to fit you rather than risking the damage that would result from washing it in water hot enough to shrink it. Silk will never hang the same way when it has been washed, even for what is termed "washable silk". Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:23:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591717 Answer to What is your concept of death? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591707 What is your concept of death?<br /><br />Kind of like a hermit crab leaving an out-of-date shell and finding a new one. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:17:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591707 Answer to What would Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings think of the security protocols at today's American airport's? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591693 What would Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings think of the security protocols at today's American airport's?<br /><br />Having never flown before, I'm sure neither of them would think too much about the inconvenience, but would likely be awed by the ability to fly at all! Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:03:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591693 Answer to How do the rights of a biological father change if his name added to birth certificate 15 years later http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591689 How do the rights of a biological father change if his name added to birth certificate 15 years later<br /><br />Chances are the correct answer to this question will vary from state to state. I would suggest contacting an attorney (or Legal Aid if you can't afford one) to see what rights and responsibilities go along with that inclusion. And be aware that the responsibilities may well outweigh the rights. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:02:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591689 Answer to My son's girlfriend is pregnant. She is pressuring him into getting married. She is even threatening to keep him off th birth certificate as far as any legal name. Can she do this! http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591682 My son's girlfriend is pregnant. She is pressuring him into getting married. She is even threatening to keep him off th birth certificate as far as any legal name. Can she do this!<br /><br />As long as she is unmarried, she can designate anyone or no one as the baby's father. If your son is wanting to be a part of this child's life, with or without the mother as his partner, you should make sure of two things: 1) he gets an attorney who orders DNA testing to confirm that the baby... Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:59:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591682 Answer to plz suggest how to get rid of stretch marks?? am only 22 n unmarried n i hav stretch marks on my hips which looks very ugly http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591664 plz suggest how to get rid of stretch marks?? am only 22 n unmarried n i hav stretch marks on my hips which looks very ugly<br /><br />I have been living with stretch marks on my inner thighs and hips for 45 years. I have tried everything marketed for stretch marks, from cocoa butter to olive oil rubs and lots of OTC preparations that promise to eliminate or reduce the visibility of stretch marks. No such product exists. I... Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:50:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591664 Answer to Why do people choose alcohol to "not worry about anything" when that in itself causes them to worry about a hangover? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591657 Why do people choose alcohol to "not worry about anything" when that in itself causes them to worry about a hangover?<br /><br />I have wondered that as well. Why, if you are already depressed, would you injest something that is a KNOWN depressant? To make yourself be further depressed, not to mention the post-alcohol depression which can make you feel like cutting your own throat so that no alcohol will ever pass there... Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:47:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591657 Answer to Why do people choose alcohol to "not worry about anything" when that in itself causes them to worry about a hangover? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591653 Why do people choose alcohol to "not worry about anything" when that in itself causes them to worry about a hangover?<br /><br />Share your answer... Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:43:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591653 Answer to Do you know anyone who has ever gotten away with child abuse or child molestation? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591650 Do you know anyone who has ever gotten away with child abuse or child molestation?<br /><br />I think my uncle did. He tried to French kiss me once when I was about 11. I pushed him away and took off, never told about it. He had three daughters, all of whom grew up to have some severe psychological problems. I'm pretty sure the incident with me was not isolated, but to hear any of... Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:42:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8591650 Answer to How do you handle people that "never hear a word you say?" http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8326647 How do you handle people that "never hear a word you say?"<br /><br />I tend to take a passive-aggressive role in this situation -- talk about a totally unrelated subject (aliens) and throw out odd statements (&quot;George Bush is a drunken hypocrite!&quot;) at inopportune times. This can be quite amusing to the initiator and confusing at best to the rest of the... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:27:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8326647 Answer to I am 28 yr and married for 8 years having 2 kids. Recently i fell in love with a young lady who is 7 years younger than me. I proposed to her, but she resist be because i am married? What should i do? I love her... plz help http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8326593 I am 28 yr and married for 8 years having 2 kids. Recently i fell in love with a young lady who is 7 years younger than me. I proposed to her, but she resist be because i am married? What should i do? I love her... plz help<br /><br />sounds like the 21 year-old IS smarter than a fifth grader (you!)... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:21:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8326593 Answer to Do you have a secret recipe you won't share with anyone? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8048005 Do you have a secret recipe you won't share with anyone?<br /><br />I have two: the ass-kickin&#039; chicken chili that I cooked in the chili cook-out and the grits casserole that won first place in the grits challenge. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:05:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8048005 Answer to What's one of the biggest (non-anatomical) difference between guys and girls? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8047977 What's one of the biggest (non-anatomical) difference between guys and girls?<br /><br />Women need a reason to have sex. Men just need a place. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:02:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8047977 Answer to When you close your eyes and picture your mother what feature stands out most? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8047942 When you close your eyes and picture your mother what feature stands out most?<br /><br />Her extremely green eyes, her upside-down smile, and the smell of Chanel No. 5. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:59:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8047942 Answer to I hear a lot about good sex. Is there ever bad sex? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8047878 I hear a lot about good sex. Is there ever bad sex?<br /><br />uh, yes. yes, there is bad sex. it usually results from an inept partner. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:52:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8047878 Answer to RIDDLE: HIDDEN COUNTRY. Can you figure out? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7993231 RIDDLE: HIDDEN COUNTRY. Can you figure out?<br /><br />it&#039;s still Sweden - get a new riddle.! Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:54:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7993231 Answer to What kind of alternative energy comes to mind first? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7993213 What kind of alternative energy comes to mind first?<br /><br />solar seems limitless so that springs to my mind first. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:53:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7993213 Answer to Always been into names with weird spellings like Clyde. I have a baby boy and girl (twins). I need some really "cool" names for them. Suggestions and why please!!! http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7993174 Always been into names with weird spellings like Clyde. I have a baby boy and girl (twins). I need some really "cool" names for them. Suggestions and why please!!!<br /><br />Since you like the name Clyde, perhaps you could start with that and name his sister Bonni. I mean, as long as your last name isn&#039;t Barrow. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:48:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7993174 Answer to Is there an easy way to keep my nails white? Their semi-long, and a light yellow color, which I would asume is because I smoke. I don't want to stop smoking, but I want my nails to be not so yellow. Any ideas? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7993112 Is there an easy way to keep my nails white? Their semi-long, and a light yellow color, which I would asume is because I smoke. I don't want to stop smoking, but I want my nails to be not so yellow. Any ideas?<br /><br />Use some hydrogen peroxide on a cotton ball just like you would nail polish remover. It has amazing whitening abilities on the nails. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:41:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7993112 Answer to _______is what has kept me surviving till this day.(Fill the blank with word(s). http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7993100 _______is what has kept me surviving till this day.(Fill the blank with word(s).<br /><br />Hope. And I read this just this morning: &quot;The capacity for hope is the most significant fact of life. It provides human beings with a sense of destination and the energy to get started.&quot; &ndash; Norman Cousins Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:39:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7993100 Answer to Why is it that my girlfriend keepS in contact with former boyfriends on FB? We've had arguments about this and I expressed that I though it was inappropriate, she reluctently deletes them. She denys anything inappropriate, so I added some of my exs. So? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7993043 Why is it that my girlfriend keepS in contact with former boyfriends on FB? We've had arguments about this and I expressed that I though it was inappropriate, she reluctently deletes them. She denys anything inappropriate, so I added some of my exs. So?<br /><br />Yeah, that&#039;s going to help your relationship tremendously. Have you never heard the thing about two wrongs not making a right? Couldn&#039;t YOU be the mature person here and lead by example? I guess not... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:31:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7993043 Answer to If you found out someone you were interested in read books and/or articles on "How to Pick Up Men/Women", would your interest in him or her fade? Why or why not? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7993017 If you found out someone you were interested in read books and/or articles on "How to Pick Up Men/Women", would your interest in him or her fade? Why or why not?<br /><br />Some interested enough in a subject, whatever it may be, to pick up a book and read to learn something is going to earn extra points in my book. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:28:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7993017 Answer to What kind of candy will you be giving out for Halloween this year? Should I trick or treat at your house? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7992991 What kind of candy will you be giving out for Halloween this year? Should I trick or treat at your house?<br /><br />I think trick or treating is a time honored tradition that needs to just go away. No free candy at my house. Last year, I had nothing but non-costumed teen-agers with grocery bags and nasty attitudes. My house will be dark and non-receptive on Halloween night. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:25:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7992991 Answer to RIDDLE : Can you find the country? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7992971 RIDDLE : Can you find the country?<br /><br />As defendentS WE DENy - SWEDEN Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:23:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7992971 Answer to When someone says "generator" what is the first thing that comes to mind? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7992920 When someone says "generator" what is the first thing that comes to mind?<br /><br />the power is out and we need one! Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:18:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7992920 Answer to Were you named after someone? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7992914 Were you named after someone?<br /><br />I was nmaed for my mother&#039;s college roomate and best friend. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:17:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7992914 Answer to North _____. What word (s) can you use to fill in the blank? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7992901 North _____. What word (s) can you use to fill in the blank?<br /><br />North Face, my favorite winter clothing place! Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:16:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7992901