http://www.answerbag.com/profile/17392 New Answerbag answers from jwmbiz Tue, 29 May 2012 14:19:51 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 14:19:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50132 How can you tell someone they have bad breath without insulting or embarrassing them?<br /><br />The best way is to write the person an anonymous note telling them in a polite way that they have a problem. The only thing you need to figure out is how to deliver the note. If it&#039;s for a person you work with, just leave it on their desk. Thu, 30 Mar 2006 17:33:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50132 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46683 How did Lot and his children feel about Lot's wife turning into a pillar of salt after they left Sodom and Gomorrah?<br /><br />I&#039;m sure they were pretty freaked out. Mon, 06 Mar 2006 17:24:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46683 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46389 On average, why do women seem to be more analytical than men?<br /><br />It&#039;s actually the other way around, men on average are are more analytical than women. Men make decisions based on their analysis of the facts, while women make decisions based more on feelings or &quot;womens&#039; intuition&quot;. Sat, 04 Mar 2006 06:51:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46389 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46387 If one's ancestors were Lords, Dukes, Ladies, etc., is it possible for an individual to legitimately claim a title in today's society?<br /><br />Not in the U.S., we don&#039;t recognize such titles. Remember, we fought a 13-year war for independence so that we could have a country where &quot;all men are created equal&quot;. Then 85 years later we fought the bloodiest war in our history for the same reason. Sat, 04 Mar 2006 06:35:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46387 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46386 I have dark colored lips due to excesive smoking. How can I restore my original lip color?<br /><br />Wear lipstick. Sat, 04 Mar 2006 06:26:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46386 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46385 How can I ask my neighbours to keep the noise down in the evenings without starting an argument?<br /><br />If you&#039;re afraid of confrontation you could hire some big scary-looking guy to go over to the neighbors&#039; house and do the talking for you. Or you could call the police anonymously. Sat, 04 Mar 2006 06:25:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46385 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46384 If earth and aliens were to have a war, what would it be like?<br /><br />The war would probably be very one-sided. Why? Because it is highly unlikely that two intelligent civilizations on different planets would be at exactly equal stages of development. Even a difference of 50 years of technology would allow one side to completely dominate the other. Sat, 04 Mar 2006 06:12:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46384 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46242 Why doesn't England declare war on the Republic of Ireland and make it part of the United Kingdom?<br /><br />Why would they want to? What benefit would it be? Modern nations don&#039;t just go around conquering other nations for no reason. Thu, 02 Mar 2006 19:30:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46242 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46241 Why is England no longer called the British empire?<br /><br />Because they don&#039;t have an empire anymore. Thu, 02 Mar 2006 19:25:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46241 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46204 How can I spell check in WordPad?<br /><br />WordPad doesn&#039;t have a spell checker. However, there are good word processing programs available for free, which you should be using instead of WordPad. Check out www.download.com . Thu, 02 Mar 2006 12:23:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46204 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46198 Where may I buy a brand-new, still-sealed Commodore 64?<br /><br />Try ebay: http://tinyurl.com/muss4 Thu, 02 Mar 2006 12:12:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46198 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46191 How do I stop my cat from pawing on closed doors?<br /><br />Keep the doors open so the cat can go through them. Or install pet doors if you don&#039;t want to keep the doors open. Thu, 02 Mar 2006 11:45:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46191 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46187 How do seed bearing plants differ from seedless plants?<br /><br />Seed bearing plants have seeds and seedless plants don&#039;t have seeds. Hope this helps! Thu, 02 Mar 2006 11:33:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46187 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/37061 What happened to the Pharisees later in their lives?<br /><br />They died. Fri, 09 Dec 2005 15:28:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/37061 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/33957 Why wasn't Esperanto ever globally adopted as the universal language?<br /><br />We already have a universal language -- English. This has been the universal language for at least 100 years. Why would we change to a language that hardly anyone speaks? The following quote is from the Wikipedia article &quot;English Language&quot;: ... Mon, 07 Nov 2005 12:38:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/33957 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/33123 Why are there Braille keys on drive-up ATMs?<br /><br />Because a blind ATM user might be riding as a passenger in the back seat. Fri, 28 Oct 2005 15:20:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/33123 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32724 Why can't forecasters accurately predict what the weather will be beyond the next day?<br /><br />There are too many variables, so many that even a supercomputer can&#039;t calculate them all. Also there are many unknown variables, such that random chance has a lot to do with it. There is no way to predict if any given coin toss will be heads or tails, only probabilities can be calculated.... Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:05:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32724 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32700 Will there be a need for sex in the future?<br /><br />I think that eventually virtual reality will become so realistic that many people will prefer virtual sex to real sex. VR will give people a lover who will be able to learn and improve its technique, be a perfect fit, and able to stimulate many parts of the body at once, even direct stimulation... Mon, 24 Oct 2005 07:05:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32698 I have been with my girlfriend for two months. She lives in another country, and I cheated on her. Now I want to fly to her country, tell her I cheated, then go into a self abusive cycle for the rest of my life. Any advice?<br /><br />Yes. Seek psychological help immediately. Not kidding. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 06:48:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32698 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32697 Is it true that the Kennedy family made their fortune from bootlegging alcohol during Prohibition?<br /><br />Yes, it&#039;s true. But what&#039;s wrong with that? My family made its fortune the same way! Prohibition was a stupid law. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 06:46:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32697 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32695 Why doesn't the US adopt the metric system?<br /><br />Because we are a free country and no one can force us to do something like that. We don&#039;t want the metric system because we are just fine with the system we have. I&#039;ve never heard anyone complain about remembering that there&#039;s 12 inches in a foot, 3 feet in a yard, 4 quarts to a... Mon, 24 Oct 2005 06:42:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32695 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32295 Why are black armbands sometimes worn by the bereaved? How did this tradition start?<br /><br />I believe that men used to wear black armbands to let others know that they had recently lost a wife. This was so strangers would respect the period of mourning and would be careful not to say something stupid like &quot;are you married?&quot; or &quot;how&#039;s your wife?&quot;. Wed, 19 Oct 2005 07:11:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32295 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32293 What is the origin of the custom of placing flowers on a grave?<br /><br />I&#039;m guessing the Neanderthals originally used fragrant flowers to mask the smell of decay. Neanderthals did not produce any artwork (that we know of), nor do their tools display any attempt at style or decoration. Also the latest thinking has discounted the idea of them having a religion. So... Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:57:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32293 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32289 Why are lilies a traditional flower for death?<br /><br />Lilies are a christian symbol of the resurrection, which is why they are also prominent at Easter (a celebration of the resurrection of Christ). Lilies at christian funerals are a reminder that the body will be resurrected someday when Jesus returns. As to why it is specifically lilies that are... Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:35:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32289 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32116 How can I access someone's phone records online or otherwise?<br /><br />You can&#039;t, unless you are a detective with a search warrant. Mon, 17 Oct 2005 12:11:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32116 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32115 Has a shark ever been trained to perform tricks like dolphins can?<br /><br />No. Sharks are very stupid, to the point of almost being mindless. All they know how to do is swim, eat, and reproduce. Mon, 17 Oct 2005 12:06:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32115 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32114 Does one have to believe that Joseph Smith is a prophet of God in order to be exalted?<br /><br />No; one only may believe that in order to be an idiot. Mon, 17 Oct 2005 12:01:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32114 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32112 What is the cheapest and strongest material you can use to build a house?<br /><br />Wood is, in fact, the best combination of cheapness and strength. That&#039;s why most homes are built of wood. See my answer to this other question: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/33436 Mon, 17 Oct 2005 11:38:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32112 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32111 Why do people build in dangerous places, like on fault lines or flood plains?<br /><br />Because such places usually have great scenery. Fault lines are usually associated with mountains, and flood plains with fertile valleys. Mon, 17 Oct 2005 11:35:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32111 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32110 Why are most homes made of wood, when stronger materials are available?<br /><br />Wood is a perfectly adequate material to build houses out of, even in hurricane- and earthquake-prone regions. It&#039;s all a matter of proper design. Most of the older buildings that you see destroyed in hurricanes and earthquakes were not adequately constructed. This includes most buildings... Mon, 17 Oct 2005 11:32:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32110 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32109 My boyfriend is an only child. How can I get him to feel secure enough for us to start a life of our own?<br /><br />Being an only child has nothing to do with his insecurity. In fact, only children usually are more secure than others. If you have to &quot;help&quot; your boyfriend be secure, then he is not yet a man and you are wasting your time. Real men make the woman feel secure, not the other way around.... Mon, 17 Oct 2005 11:13:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32109 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32108 My girlfriend says she doesn't want a serious relationship with anyone yet, but she says she loves me more than anyone. What does this mean?<br /><br />It means she&#039;s hanging out with you for now, because she hasn&#039;t found anyone better; but you are not what she really wants. She&#039;s actively looking for someone better, and when she finds him it will be adios amigo! Mon, 17 Oct 2005 11:07:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32108 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32107 How do you tell your boyfriend that he doesn't show any affection?<br /><br />Say the following words to him: &quot;You don&#039;t show me any affection.&quot; Hope this helps! Mon, 17 Oct 2005 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32107 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/29163 What is a good liberal arts school in the Manhattan & suburban area that is relatively easy to get into?<br /><br />There is no such thing as a &quot;good&quot; school that is easy to get into. If a school is truly &quot;good&quot; then there&#039;s always a competition among top students to get in. Nothing is going to be handed to you on a silver platter, you have to work for everything you get. Mon, 05 Sep 2005 08:48:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/29163 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/28172 Who ordered the murders of the Branch Davidian families?<br /><br />Nobody ordered anybody to be murdered. The initial raid on the Branch Davidian compound in Waco took place after search and arrest warrants were issued after a months-long investigation of weapons violations by the Davidians. This raid took place on 28 Feb 1993. The raid was a failure; the... Mon, 22 Aug 2005 20:41:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/28172 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/28167 Whre can I find photos of pregnant girls under the age of 13?<br /><br />You are one sick bastard. Mon, 22 Aug 2005 19:56:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/28167 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27406 My car had its bumper repainted but the paint was sprayed all over my car. Now the body is rough and looks dull. How can get my car shiny and smooth again?<br /><br />You must go back to the place that painted the bumper and make them fix the damage. They should have masked the rest of the car from the overspray. Wed, 10 Aug 2005 20:24:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27406 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27275 How long does it take the Earth to revolve around the Sun?<br /><br />Exactly one year. :-) Tue, 09 Aug 2005 08:44:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27275 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27273 Is there a disorder in which substances like caffeine have no effect?<br /><br />Yeah, It&#039;s called &quot;addiction&quot;. Tue, 09 Aug 2005 07:57:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27273 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27179 I live in Australia and was adopted at birth. My natural parents signed a form "never to be contacted." Is there any way I can find my natural parents?<br /><br />No, there&#039;s no legal way. Mon, 08 Aug 2005 10:38:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27179 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27150 I am Catholic and my husband is Presbyterian. Is there a denomination that is similar to both that we could join?<br /><br />You might try Anglican (or Episcopalian if in the U.S.), I have heard members identify themselves as&quot;&#039;Anglo-Catholic&quot;. Sun, 07 Aug 2005 20:12:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27150 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27144 What steps do I need to follow if I want to buy land and build houses on it for the purpose of selling the houses?<br /><br />1 - Buy land 2 - Build houses 3 - Sell the houses Hope this helps! Sun, 07 Aug 2005 19:44:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27144 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27093 After parking and turning off the engine, my 1994 Dodge Intrepid makes a liquid sloshing sound for about 5 seconds that seems to come from the rear and even underneath the car. Is this normal?<br /><br />Yes, it&#039;s the gas sloshing around in the gas tank. Sat, 06 Aug 2005 07:49:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27093 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27057 If a person is born into a culture where s/he is never exposed to religion or given an opportunity to know the Lord, is s/he doomed to eternal damnation?<br /><br />Every culture on earth has some form of religion. It&#039;s not possible for someone to live their whole life and not hear of the concept of god (s). I think your question is really about people who have never heard of Christianity. The Bible says, in Acts 10:35-36: &quot;I most certainly... Fri, 05 Aug 2005 07:56:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27057 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27056 Why is it common for people recovering from drug abuse to turn to God?<br /><br />Many churches have drug outreach programs because drug addicts are easy targets for conversion. The church provides them with an emotionally supportive &quot;family&quot; while they exchange their drug addiction for a religious addiction. Fri, 05 Aug 2005 07:35:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27056 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27003 How many emperors did the Roman Empire have?<br /><br />Here&#039;s a listing of the emperors, including simultaneous claimants: http://www.roman-empire.net/diverse/chronicle-emps.html I counted 86. Thu, 04 Aug 2005 14:44:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27003 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26955 How do scientists decide whether to name fossils Australopithecus or Homo?<br /><br />I don&#039;t know. (So why am I responding to this question? Because Dave Hedrick publicly challenged me to answer his questions, that&#039;s why. His questions are #26 thru #35). Wed, 03 Aug 2005 21:35:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26955 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26952 Why is the “inferior” ape family still in existence, but not a single one of the presumed intermediate forms, which were supposed to be more advanced in evolution?<br /><br />Apes are not &quot;inferior&quot; and hominids are not &quot;superior&quot;. There is no &quot;upward progress&quot; in evolution, just more diversity and complexity. Darwin suffered from Victorian delusions of &quot;progress&quot; that were common at that time. If the environmental conditions... Wed, 03 Aug 2005 21:10:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26952 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26945 What is the most recent and widely accepted "family tree" for modern man?<br /><br />There isn&#039;t one. Wed, 03 Aug 2005 20:49:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26945 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26944 What are the intermediary species that evolutionists claim to have, and are these accepted by other scientists who examine them critically?<br /><br />Australopithecus, Homo Habilis, Homo Erectus... just to name a few. No, they are not universally accepted by all scientists. Nothing is. Wed, 03 Aug 2005 20:48:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26944 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26943 Is the coelecanth still considered by some to be an intermediary species between fish and amphibian?<br /><br />It&#039;s coelacanth. With an &quot;a&quot;. It is related to the ancestors of land vertebrates, the extinct suborder Rhipidistia. Is it considered by some to be an intermediary species? Yes. Wed, 03 Aug 2005 20:44:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26943 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26942 Is the modern monkey or ape similar to Australopithecus?<br /><br />Very ambiguous question. Two eyes, one nose, one mouth, etc...Heck, my cat has some similarities to old Austro. But I know what you mean, Dave. The biggest difference is that Austro walked upright. But his brain wasn&#039;t much bigger than a modern primate&#039;s. Wed, 03 Aug 2005 20:32:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26942 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26941 Is there agreement in the scientific community concerning the origins of man?<br /><br />Probably not. Scientists love to argue and prove each other wrong. You will never get them all to agree on anything. But most believe that man evolved from some previous creature. Wed, 03 Aug 2005 20:28:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26941 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26940 Is there an evolutionary theory which is accepted by all evolutionists?<br /><br />Probably not. Scientists love to argue and prove each other wrong. You will never get them all to completely agree on anything. They continue to believe in evolution, though. Wed, 03 Aug 2005 20:27:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26940 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26939 Why is the fossil record so important in the effort to document the existence of apelike ancestors for humankind?<br /><br />&quot;Cuz that&#039;s the only place you&#039;ll find &#039;em! Edit: to David Hedrick: see my answer to question #26. Wed, 03 Aug 2005 20:26:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26939 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26881 What is the fuel mileage for each brand of military vehicle in service today?<br /><br />Every vehicle in service in every army? Good Luck! Tue, 02 Aug 2005 22:43:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26881 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/13807 What language did the Goths speak?<br /><br />They spoke Gothic (This is not a joke!). The Bible was translated into Gothic by Ulfilas, who also invented the Gothic alphabet, in the 4th century AD. Sat, 22 Jan 2005 10:54:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/13807