http://www.answerbag.com/profile/18216 New Answerbag answers from Robert McLaren Tue, 29 May 2012 16:06:39 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 16:06:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49281 What can you do to avoid getting into an abusive relationship?<br /><br />In addition to some of the excellent advice already posted by Orange Mango and others, I&#039;d like to offer a practical means to avoiding bad relationships as well. In my experience, the majority of abusive people have come out of abusive or significantly disfunctional family relationships.... Thu, 23 Mar 2006 18:51:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49281 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47408 What does it mean if a guy says he loves you but says sex is very important to him and to be with him you have to be willing to try anything when it comes to sex?<br /><br />This guy doesn&#039;t seem to know the difference between love and desire. He desires you on his terms, but if you can&#039;t meet his conditions then he can&#039;t &quot;be with you.&quot; He doesn&#039;t love you, he just desires you. He is selfish and controlling. Moreover, his &quot;try... Sun, 12 Mar 2006 10:42:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47408 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44477 Can I buy a PC or laptop with Linux pre-installed?<br /><br />Yes, you can. My experience though, is that a small computer vendor is more flexible about doing this for you than a big-box store like Best Buy. Here in the D.C. area a small chain called GT Computers will do it. Wed, 15 Feb 2006 08:24:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44477 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44476 Does drinking alcohol make you tell the truth?<br /><br />Drinking alcohol does not &quot;make&quot; you do or say anything. Depending on how much you drink you may drop some of your inhibitions or not think clearly enough to use good judgement (which is why some people keep drinking until they pass out or die) but generally speaking it won&#039;t... Wed, 15 Feb 2006 08:17:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44476 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27888 Can humans catch ringworm from touching an infected cat?<br /><br />It&#039;s possible, depending on the type of ringworm your cat has. bear in mind that Ringworm is a fungus, not a worm. here&#039;s a quote from a good site on your question, plus a link. &quot;What are the sources of skin fungi? Some fungi live only on human skin, hair, or nails. Others... Wed, 17 Aug 2005 08:06:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27888 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26034 There is a runner on 1st, 1 out. Ground ball hit to 1st. 1st baseman touches 1st base. At this point, is the runner who was originally on 1st allowed to return to first base before he reaches 2nd now that 1st base is vacant?<br /><br />Yes, he is. When the First Baseman stepped on the bag he removed the &#039;force&#039; from the play, thereby making it possible for the runner to return to first if he chooses and can avoid a tag. (Note that his return to first is NOT a force play in this case and the first baseman must tag... Fri, 22 Jul 2005 11:37:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26034 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/24076 What is navarin?<br /><br />Are you speaking of &#039;Navarin of Lamb&#039;? This is a lamb stew using a recipe that would work well for any red meat. Try this website. http://www.cookitsimply.com/neck-of-lamb-recipes/navarin-of-lamb-0010-0s298.html Thu, 23 Jun 2005 18:01:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/24076 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23657 How much does a major league baseball weigh?<br /><br />Rule 1.09 of the official major league bseball rules states, in part, that the baseball will weigh not less than 5 oz. nor more than 5.25 oz. http://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/official_info/official_rules/objectives_1.jsp Sat, 18 Jun 2005 08:21:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23657 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23624 What was the "Land of Punt"?<br /><br />Punt was an ancient land which was probably somewhere in Africa, but it&#039;s actual location seems to be a mystery. Here are 2 websites with much more info than I could give you here. http://touregypt.net/featurestories/punt.htm http://www.ethiopianhistory.com/pre-aksum/punt.html Fri, 17 Jun 2005 19:22:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23624 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23408 Who is the youngest person to win a Nobel prize?<br /><br />Category Name Year of Award Age Physics William Lawrence Bragg 1915 25 Chemistry Frédéric Joliot 1935 35 Physiology or Medicine Frederick Banting 1923 32 Literature Rudyard Kipling 1907... Wed, 15 Jun 2005 05:28:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23408 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23238 Why are people said to be "out of pocket" when they are travelling (especially business travel)?<br /><br />This is from Random House, the dictionary publisher...... The phrase out of pocket also means &#039;out of place; out of order&#039;, and often describes unacceptable behavior or situations. This meaning has its roots in Black English of the 1940s, and refers to the pockets on a pool table. An... Mon, 13 Jun 2005 07:37:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23238 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23237 Is it harmful to grind your teeth while asleep?<br /><br />There&#039;s no shortage of reasons why tooth grinding, by day OR by night, is bad for you. Some people grind their teeth so hard that they can actually crack or dislodge them! Even if you don&#039;t grind that hard, it puts wear and tear on your teeth and jaws and can even lead to headaches... Mon, 13 Jun 2005 07:31:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23237 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23235 Why is it traditional to bury the deceased 6 feet below the ground, why not 5 or 7 feet?<br /><br />&#039;We&#039; have the Great Plague of 1665 in London to thank for the expression &quot;6 feet under.&quot; This tragic recurrence of the Bubonic Plague (which first decimated Europe in the 14th century) was the impetus for the law requiring dead bodies to be buried at least 6 feet below... Mon, 13 Jun 2005 07:24:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23235 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23225 Why is it considered bad luck if you spill salt?<br /><br />From the website for Morton Salt... The widespread superstition that spilling salt brings bad luck is believed to have originated with the overturned salt cellar in front of Judas Iscariot at the Last Supper, an incident immortalized in Leonardo Da Vinci’s famous painting ... Mon, 13 Jun 2005 05:26:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23225 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23224 What does the phrase "crying crocodile tears" mean ?<br /><br />crocodile tears An insincere display of grief, as in &quot;When the play&#039;s star broke her leg, her understudy wept crocodile tears.&quot; This term comes from the mistaken notion that crocodiles weep while eating their prey, one held in ancient Roman times. The actual term was picked up... Mon, 13 Jun 2005 05:21:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23224 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23074 What is the volume of a shot?<br /><br />Well let&#039;s see, according to this article from an alcohol research site (Duke Univ.), it&#039;s supposed to be 1.5 fluid oz., although for some reason college students apparently think that it&#039;s 1.25 fluid oz. http://www.duke.edu/~amwhite/College/college11.htm Fri, 10 Jun 2005 11:28:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23074 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22898 How long does it take for blood to make a complete cycle through your body?<br /><br />It is estimated that a given portion of blood would take 30 seconds to complete one course of circulation around the body. This website, sponsored by the educational organization Thinkquest has more info on it. http://library.thinkquest.org/C0115080/?c=circ_sys Wed, 08 Jun 2005 06:14:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22898 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22841 When and where were the first ever dinosaur remains discovered?<br /><br />The answer to this question is a bit unclear, but it appears that the first dino found was about 2000 years ago in China. Here&#039;s a website. http://www.zoomdinosaurs.com/subjects/dinosaurs/questions/faq/First.shtml Tue, 07 Jun 2005 12:18:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22841 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22836 What was the smallest dinosaur and how big was it?<br /><br />A new, crow-sized theropod, Microraptor was recently found in China. It is about 16 inches (40 cm long) and may be an adult. Here&#039;s a website that lists the smallest dinos, as well as other good info. http://www.zoomdinosaurs.com/subjects/dinosaurs/questions/faq/Smallest.shtml Tue, 07 Jun 2005 12:16:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22836 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22834 What was the largest dinosaur and how big was it?<br /><br />This looks like the champ, although in the last 5 years there may be a new one, I didn&#039;t see anything about it. &quot;An as yet unnamed, unclassified sauropod discovered in Argentina may be the largest dinosaur ever uncovered. In the vulture-ridden canyons of southern Patagonia in... Tue, 07 Jun 2005 12:11:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22834 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22832 Will a child's eyebrow hair grow back after it's plucked, and is there anything I can do to encourage regrowth?<br /><br />Like all hair on the human body, plucking is generally a temporary hair removal method. No need to &#039;encourage&#039; regrowth, it will generally occur on its own. Tue, 07 Jun 2005 12:02:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22832 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22831 What is the origin of the term "bookworm"?<br /><br />The &quot;bookworm&quot; is not a single insect, but rather a group of insects which largely have in common their love of devouring parts of books and other documents. A person is referred to as a &#039;bookworm&#039; when they have a similar intellectual appetite, &#039;devouring&#039; books... Tue, 07 Jun 2005 12:00:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22831 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22773 What's the purpose of baking powder? How will my cookies be different without it?<br /><br />Baking powder causes your cookies to rise. Your cookie recipe, if it calls for baking powder, would likely be quite heavy and flat without it. Moreover, do not confuse baking powder with baking soda, another white powder that may, under some circumstances, cause rising as well. Baking soda is... Mon, 06 Jun 2005 11:26:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22773 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22625 Is it illegal to have sex in a car?<br /><br />On it&#039;s face, the answer is no, it is not illegal to have sex in a car. The real question is, is it legal to have sex in public, and the answer to that question is also no. If your car is on private property where you have a legal right to be and where nobody else can see what you&#039;re... Sat, 04 Jun 2005 05:22:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22625 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22483 Runners on 1st & 3rd. 2 outs. Hit up the middle. Rather than touching 2nd base, SS tags the runner. Before the tag, the man on third scores. Does the run count (because it was before the tag)? Or is the tag the same as a force-out?<br /><br />It depends on where that runner was tagged and when. If the runner from first is tagged before the batter reaches first base and the runner from first has not yet reached second safely then the run does not count. Basically, each of the &#039;forced&#039; runners (the batter himself and the man... Thu, 02 Jun 2005 12:52:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22483 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22188 After a tulip bulb has bloomed, wilted, and been trimmed of all foliage, can I dig up the bulbs, separate them, and replant them right away?<br /><br />The short answer is yes, you can. However, if you do you damage the roots which feed the bulb and inhibit it&#039;s ability to continue storing food. Better to leave them until fall. Here&#039;s a GREAT website about tulips. http://tulips.blomsbulbs.com/growtulips.cfm Sat, 28 May 2005 15:38:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22188 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22187 Why do Heinz Baked Beans tins have "57 varieties" on them?<br /><br />This is from the Heinz website, &quot;What is the significance of &quot;57&quot;? The Heinz 57 Varieties slogan is synonymous with the name &quot;Heinz.&quot; Our corporate history tells us that in 1896, Henry John Heinz noticed an advertisement for &quot;21 styles of shoes.&quot; He decided... Sat, 28 May 2005 15:34:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22187 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22186 What does the acronymn DHL, referring to the delivery service, stand for?<br /><br />This is from DHL&#039;s website. &quot;In 1969, Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom and Robert Lynn (D, H, and L) founded DHL as a service shuttling bills of lading between San Francisco and Honolulu.&quot; http://www.dhl-usa.com/Company/History.asp?nav=companyInfo/History Sat, 28 May 2005 15:30:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22186 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21974 If you file a claim with your auto insurance and they pay, but you find you can get the work done cheaper, is it insurance fraud to keep the unused money?<br /><br />In most states, as long as you presented your damages to the insurer honestly, once they determine the value of your loss and compensate you for that value you are free to choose what to do with the money, including not even having the vehicle repaired at all. It&#039;s not uncommon for people... Thu, 26 May 2005 05:18:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21974 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21881 After meeting a great guy through an online service and going on three great dates (and being intimate), I discovered he had a long term, live in girlfriend. Should I inform the girlfriend (a stranger to me) via email of her boyfriends indiscretions?<br /><br />Well this is a thorny issue. Whether you&#039;re thinking about this out of a desire for revenge against him or an honest desire to let her know the truth of her situation, YOU are going to be the bad guy, (or girl, as the case is). If it&#039;s for revenge then you&#039;ll be seen as... Wed, 25 May 2005 05:56:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21881 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21811 What is d'Alembert's paradox?<br /><br />D&#039;Alembert&#039;s paradox states that an inviscid (non-viscous), incompressible flow produces no drag on an object surrounded by such fluid, yet it does produce lift. It is named after Jean le Rond d&#039;Alembert Imagine that you&#039;re flying in an airplane. As you fly through the... Tue, 24 May 2005 07:43:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21811 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21810 Is it legal to marry a cousin?<br /><br />In some states it is. There are varying laws governing it though. In some cases two cousins may not wed, in others they may only wed once they have passed &#039;child-bearing age&#039;, and in others there is no restriction at all. Here&#039;s a site with info on it. ... Tue, 24 May 2005 07:30:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21810 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21805 Can an HOA ban in-ground basketball poles while allowing free standing basketball poles?<br /><br />There are certain circumstances under which HOAs may, in fact, have the right to prevent the installation of free standing poles. You don&#039;t quite give enough facts to be clear on your circumstances, but it seems to me the easiest course of action here is to go with the rules and apply for... Tue, 24 May 2005 06:13:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21805 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21803 I haven't seen my husband in over 3 years, so I can't get him to sign the papers. What do I need to do?<br /><br />You pretty well can&#039;t do this on your own. Contact a local attorney for assistance. You should be able to get a divorce on the grounds of abandonment, and he&#039;ll guide you through the necessary steps. Bear in mind that if you haven&#039;t seen your departed hubby in three years that... Tue, 24 May 2005 06:06:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21803 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21802 In Oregon, I signed a year lease on a house. 5 months later the owners are attempting to sell the property What are my rights?<br /><br />You need to consult an attorney about your problem. Generally, you have a contract for lease, and unless it is written to permit them to sell it and require you to move out early they may be in breach of contract if they try to force you out. However, bear in mind that they may be selling it to... Tue, 24 May 2005 06:02:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21802 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21798 Is a 5 year age difference a big deal when dating?<br /><br />That depends on the context. An 18 year old dating a 13 year old is trouble. A 28 year old dating a 23 year old isn&#039;t really even notable. Generally, the question goes to youth. Someone over the age of 18 must be VERY cautious in dating someone 5 years younger, because if they become... Tue, 24 May 2005 05:49:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21798 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21796 What is Henry David Thoreau's best known work?<br /><br />Thoreau&#039;s best known work was &quot;Walden, or Life in the Woods&quot;, which was one of only two books published during his lifetime. (Though he did publish a number of lesser works.) The rest of his work was published posthumously. http://www.thoreau.niu.edu/writings_main.html Tue, 24 May 2005 05:40:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21796 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21795 Where did Henry David Thoreau go to college?<br /><br />Thoreau graduated from Hardard in 1837. http://www.thoreau.niu.edu/thoreau_main.html Tue, 24 May 2005 05:38:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21795 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21794 Where was Henry David Thoreau born?<br /><br />H. D. Thoreau was born July 12, 1817 in Concord, Massachusetts. Here&#039;s a link http://www.thoreau.niu.edu/ Tue, 24 May 2005 05:36:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21794 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21747 If you need to see a doctor, but don't have a lot of money, what other options does one have?<br /><br />First, you don&#039;t really describe what you mean by &#039;not a lot of money&#039;, so some of these might not be appropriate for you, but consider these options. 1) Have you spoken with your Dr. about your situation? When I was unemployed my Dr. would help me cut the cost by giving me... Mon, 23 May 2005 10:00:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21747 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21676 What is the cartoon television show in the 60's where the characters were a man and a horse made of biscuit?<br /><br />Are you by any chance referring to Gumby and his horse Pokey? Here&#039;s a link to a website that has pictures of them (they sell the gumby and pokey figures) http://www.garmentdistrict.com/store/popculture/gumby/index_gumby.htm Sun, 22 May 2005 09:13:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21676 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21674 Do the wrestlers in professional wrestling get hurt?<br /><br />Yes, pro wrestlers do get hurt for a variety of reasons. Their athletic &#039;performance&#039; requires a good sense of timing, in addition to strength and agility, and if their timing is off they can accidentally hurt themselves or others. They are also just as prone as other people to... Sun, 22 May 2005 09:00:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21674 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21599 I have been fighting high ammonia with daily water changes and a product called Prime. Now I think I'm getting a false positive ammonia reading. How can I get an actual reading?<br /><br />If you are unsure of your water quality I might suggest that you call your local pet shop and ask if they do water quality testing. Many do it for free. Simply follow their instructions and they&#039;ll tell have suggestions afterward for anything you may need to do. Sat, 21 May 2005 05:28:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21599 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21499 To what political party, if any, did Thomas Jefferson belong?<br /><br />Thomas Jefferson belonged to the &quot;Democratic-Republican Party&quot;, which sounds quite odd to us given that we now have &quot;Democratic&quot; and &quot;Republican&quot; parties. (His opponents were from the &quot;Federalist&quot; party). Here&#039;s a link. ... Thu, 19 May 2005 05:41:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21499 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21411 Does alcohol used in a meat marinade remain in the meat or does it evaporate?<br /><br />Any alcohol in your marinade will pretty well evaporate as the meat is cooked, since alcohol&#039;s boiling point is only about 175 degrees. Here&#039;s a good link for you from a cooking site. http://whatscookingamerica.net/boilpoint.htm Tue, 17 May 2005 13:40:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21411 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21244 Why do so many men complain that they don't understand women? Aren't men just as confusing?<br /><br />No, of course not! We are completely logical and always understandable! Ha Ha!!! Just kidding of course. We men really are just as mysterious. There have been so many books written on this subject matter that they would fill a library all by themselves. Even the Bible mentions the... Fri, 13 May 2005 06:11:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21244 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21242 Who killed John Lennon? What was the killer's motive?<br /><br />The killer&#039;s name was Mark David Chapman, and he was suffering from delusions at the time. He says that right before the murder he heard voices in his head commanding him to &quot; do it, do it, do it.&quot; Here&#039;s a Courttv link on the case.... Fri, 13 May 2005 06:01:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21242 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21241 Why did so many people dislike John Lennon's relationship with Yoko Ono?<br /><br />The animis toward Ono is largely because she is blamed for leading Lennon down a path that caused the breakup of the Beatles. (Whether or not this is true is besides the point...it&#039;s the opinion they hold.) Under the category of &quot;buy one - get one free&quot;, we also have the fact... Fri, 13 May 2005 05:47:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21241 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21184 What was the last animal to be discovered? When and where was it found?<br /><br />Hot off the Press!!!!http://www.iht.com/articles/2005/05/12/news/rodent.php Its a new rodent found in Asia, where the last &#039;new&#039; animal discovery was made. Follow the link to get more info. (Update on May 20. &#039;05...A new monkey has just been found! Here&#039;s the link.... Thu, 12 May 2005 05:22:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21184 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/20423 Are Catholics allowed to be in the military?<br /><br />Yes, they are. Not only are there Roman Catholics in good standing in the military, but there are also R.C. clergy serving in the Chaplancy as well. Fri, 29 Apr 2005 07:27:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/20423 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/20118 I recently bought ice cream with Irish cream liqueur and chocolate liqueur in it. Is the alcohol in the liqueur still present, or does the freezer eliminate it, like cooking does?<br /><br />Would you believe that ice cream is cooked before it&#039;s frozen? It&#039;s a custard mix which is slowly heated, then cooled, then frozen as it&#039;s being stirred. While the flavorings mixed in may or may not be cooked with it, heat would be the primary method of eliminating the alcohol in... Mon, 25 Apr 2005 06:09:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/20118 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/20006 How does one dispose of a plastic trash can?<br /><br />The problem I had when I wanted to throw away my trash can was that the collectors wouldn&#039;t take it even when I put a sign on it that said &quot;take this can&quot;. My final resolution was to cut the plastic can into smaller pieces and put the pieces in a bag with the rest of the trash. Sat, 23 Apr 2005 14:09:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/20006 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19991 Is it true that if you masturbate before having sex you last longer than if you don't?<br /><br />For men, as a general rule this is true. Because it takes some time for your body to recover from orgasm (erection and ejaculation), engaging in masturbation may increase the amount of time it takes you to achieve orgasm the next time, assuming that the two event occur within a relatively short... Sat, 23 Apr 2005 09:27:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19991 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19988 If a hair is pulled completely out from the follicle, will it ever grow back?<br /><br />Sometimes they do, sometimes they don&#039;t, but usually they do. This is why when a woman plucks her eyebrows to keep them in shape she has to do it again periodically. If you are looking for permanent hair removal there are lots of ways to do it....but plucking is just temporary. Sat, 23 Apr 2005 08:28:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19988 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19987 What home remedies are there for stinky feet?<br /><br />when I had smelly feet this is what did it for me. 1) I washed my feet every day. 2) I used Ammen&#039;s foot powder in my shoes every day...if you wish you can also use spray deoderant/antiperspirant on your feet instead. 3) I did not wear the same shoes two days in a row.....I gave them time... Sat, 23 Apr 2005 08:25:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19987 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19797 What tests are there for detecting Lyme Disease?<br /><br />The methods of testing for Lyme disease generally are 1) clinical exam, 2) Western Blot, 3) ELISA and 4) Polymerase Chain Reaction or PCR test. You can read more about these tests at this link. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyme_disease Thu, 21 Apr 2005 06:17:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19797 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19795 If you have Lyme Disease and leave it untreated, what can happen?<br /><br />Lyme disease is not usually fatal, but left untreated can virtually destroy your life, with the worst living results being meningitis, paralysis, tremors, halucinations and memory loss. Here&#039;s a valuable link which gives you a fairly complete list of possible effects. ... Thu, 21 Apr 2005 06:11:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19795 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19730 Two months ago I signed a one year lease and now my landlord has given us 60 days to move out because he wants to sell the property. Can he do that?<br /><br />That depends on your lease and the laws of your state. Read your lease carefully to see if the owner reserved the right for himself to sell at any time with 60 days notice. Even if he did, he may or may not have the right to do so, according to state law. Consult a local real estate attorney... Wed, 20 Apr 2005 08:48:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19730 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19482 I found out that my girlfriend of two years had sex twice with a boy at school and this the same boy I had told her to stay away from. She wants to start over. Should I?<br /><br />I would not recommend renewing your relationship with her unless you enjoy sleepless nights of worrying about her and whether or not you caught a sexually transmitted disease from her. Better find someone who can be faithful and honest with you. Sun, 17 Apr 2005 12:12:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19482 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19481 What is Canada's national anthem?<br /><br />It&#039;s &quot; O, Canada&quot;. Here&#039;s a helpful link.http://www.imagesoft.net/canada/ca-anth.html Sun, 17 Apr 2005 12:09:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19481 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18935 My boyfriend spent the night at my friends house, and I found out that her boyfriend wasn't there and that they slept in the same room. When I questioned them they had different stories. Is it likely that my boyfriend cheated on me?<br /><br />Whether of not your boyfreind had sex with your freind, what is quite clear is that he violated your trust. Given the circumstances it seems quite likely that they did do SOMETHING, since they spent the night together. It was far over the line for two people who were ( I assume) supposed to be... Sat, 09 Apr 2005 13:23:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18935 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18397 Do rechargeable Ni-Mh batteries deteriorate over time? Mine won't hold a charge for very long anymore.<br /><br />All batteries have a limited life span, and generally it is referred to in &quot;average number of cycles&quot;, or in other words, number of times is used and recharged. If you&#039;ve had yours for quite some time it&#039;s probably time for a replacement. Sun, 03 Apr 2005 22:01:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18397 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18396 My tank water smells bad all of the sudden and some fish have been dying off. What could be causing this and how do I fix it?<br /><br />The very first culprit I suspect when my tanks start to smell bad is ammonia, which is deadly to fish. Get an ammonia test kit from your pet store and test for it immediately, If you have high ammonia there are ammonia removers commonly available to add to your filter charcoal, but a partial... Sun, 03 Apr 2005 21:58:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18396 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18323 Should bay leaves be removed before serving or reheating spaghetti sauce?<br /><br />Whole bay leaves remain fairly stiff and chewy even after cooking. I&#039;d advise removing them before serving to make your dish more palatable. Sat, 02 Apr 2005 14:39:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18323 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17769 Where do peanuts come from?<br /><br />Peanut plants are a member of the Legume family (such as beans) and were most likely brought to the U.S. by slaves from Africa. The Peanut is not a true &quot;nut&quot;, but rather is a seed from within an underground tuber. If you go to the grocery store you can usually find whole peanuts in... Sat, 26 Mar 2005 08:18:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17769 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17731 Could a person survive forever on just fruits, vegetables, and water?<br /><br />If you are asking if an individual could live what is referred to as a &quot;vegan&quot; lifestyle their whole lives and be well and healthy and live a normal lifespan, the answer is clearly yes. I personaly am not vegan and don&#039;t espouse this lifestyle but I do recognise that it is a valid... Fri, 25 Mar 2005 19:40:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17731 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17655 What is the best remedy for heartburn?<br /><br />A simple, old fashioned home remedy that has always worked quite well for me is a little bit of baking soda in cool water. The soda neutralizes the acid in moments, I burp a couple of times and it&#039;s over. That being said, if you have recurring heartburn you might discuss it with your... Wed, 23 Mar 2005 18:36:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17655 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17572 Where does the phrase to "hide your light under a bushel" come from?<br /><br />It is part of one of the sayings of Jesus, from the Book of Mark. &quot;No one hides his light under a bushell basket....&quot; Mon, 21 Mar 2005 19:10:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17572 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17570 Why are some motorcycles so loud?<br /><br />There are two reasons. The first is technical. Motorcycles have short exhaust systems, which in turn makes it more difficult for them to be quiet. The second is practical. A motorcycle is a relatively small vehicle, and as such is easier to overlook by other drivers. &quot;Loud Pipes&quot;... Mon, 21 Mar 2005 19:05:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17570 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17418 Can somebody get married again before they have a final divorce decree from a previous marriage?<br /><br />Not in the U.S., where it is considered bigamy and is apunichable offense at law. Sat, 19 Mar 2005 18:29:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17418 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17046 My boyfriend has been e-mailing a girl and telling her that he wishes he could meet her, how beautiful she is, etc. Is he likely to cheat? What should I do?<br /><br />Your boyfriend is already bordering on unfaithfulness to you given the &#039;relationship&#039; he has with this other person. If this behavior goes unchecked he is quite unlikely to be faithful to you throughout your relationship. I would suggest you speak with him about it, and ask him to... Sun, 13 Mar 2005 17:37:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17046 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16961 Can neutered dogs still have sex?<br /><br />Yes, they can. Being neutered does not mean cutting off the dog&#039;s penis, just removing his testicals. As such, most dogs lose interest, but some, especially those which matured sexually before being neutered, may continue the behavior. Fri, 11 Mar 2005 18:10:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16961 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16959 What are "the Americas?"<br /><br />Simply put, they are North, South and Central America. They are not a single political entity but rather generally the countries which are there. Fri, 11 Mar 2005 18:07:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16959 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16907 Is it true that the more often you cut your hair, the faster and longer it grows?<br /><br />Hair growth rates are not affected by being cut, but it is possible to grow some individual hairs longer by cutting them. HUH? I know, it doesn&#039;t make sense, but the reasoning behind it is this; hair which is brittle, damaged, and has split ends breaks off at shorter lengths than the hair... Thu, 10 Mar 2005 14:01:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16907 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16872 How do birds have sex?<br /><br />Surprisingly birds have sex very similarly to the way which most mammals do, with the male mounting the female from behind and inserting sperm into the female with the avian equivilant of a penis. Wed, 09 Mar 2005 18:59:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16872 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16835 My TV has 600 vertical lines of resolution. Can I use it as a High Definition TV with the correct HD Receiver?<br /><br />No, although 600 lines will give you nice resolution it takes more than just an HD receiver and a &#039;good&#039; TV to get HD pictures. Tue, 08 Mar 2005 20:15:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16835 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16834 Would connecting composite video cables (yellow, red, white) to component video (green, red, blue) jacks in a TV and DVD player result in component video resolution?<br /><br />A composite cable may be used in place of a component cable as long as you keep the colors in order. Bear in mind though, that many composite cables are not very good quality and may lead to excessive signal degradation. Tue, 08 Mar 2005 20:12:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16834 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16798 How old are the Dead Sea Scrolls?<br /><br />Most archaeologists and historians believe that they date to somewhere between 75 and 200 years before Christ, with a few people actually falling outside of that. The exact age is not known, but it is generally acknowledged that they are over 2000 years old. Tue, 08 Mar 2005 05:41:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16798 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16797 What is the best way to prepare Orange Roughy without frying it?<br /><br />I love baked white fish, and this recipe works well for Roughy. Requires: Roughy fillets Mayo or Miracle whip Salt Pepper Paprika Butter plain or Italian flavored bread crumbs First, starting with thawed or fresh fish fillets, soak it in a bath of 2 cups of lukewarm water and 2... Tue, 08 Mar 2005 05:37:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16797 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16485 Is there an inexpensive home remedy for colon cleansing?<br /><br />That depends on how &#039;clean&#039; your colon needs to be. I find that a bag or two of dried apple chips from the grocery store do the trick for me. Thu, 03 Mar 2005 09:50:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16485 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16484 My friend is 14 and interested in an 18 year old (with no sexual intentions). Is it legal for them to date in the State of Virginia?<br /><br />Yes, as long as the 18-year-old is careful about the relationship. Actually, this falls under the rights of &#039;free association&#039;, so long as her parents do not object. He needs to be aware though that even if they allow the relationship, if he has any contact deemed to be sexual in... Thu, 03 Mar 2005 09:47:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16484 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16483 Can playing video games cause damage to a plasma TV?<br /><br />Plasma TVs are subject to burn-in the same as other TVs are. I&#039;ve seen ones damaged by network logos, and games are no different. The key is not playing for too long and never leaving the game in a paused state for very long. A better solution would be to &#039;save&#039; your game (which... Thu, 03 Mar 2005 09:40:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16483 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16415 Why is the US against nuclear proliferation?<br /><br />Without getting into politics, there are basically two reasons. First, is that we&#039;re the Big Dog with the Big Bite, and we don&#039;t want to share (which is normal human reaction), and second is that we don&#039;t trust other countries to keep that awful capability under control. We (as a... Wed, 02 Mar 2005 08:33:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16415 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16413 Is it illegal to have sex in your car in certain places?<br /><br />Yes, it is. As a general rule of thumb, anyplace which is in public, in most jurisdictions, it would be illegal to engage in sexual activity. As examples, in parking lots, along roads, in parks etc. If it&#039;s something you want to do, you&#039;ll pretty much need to find private property... Wed, 02 Mar 2005 08:26:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16413 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16411 Is it possible for a prenuptial agreement to be overturned?<br /><br />Of course in can be, but whether or not it will is entirely a different question, one that only an attorney in your state can answer for you. Like any &quot;agreement&quot;, a prenuptial must follow contract law for the applicable state in order to be enforceable. A reputable family law... Wed, 02 Mar 2005 08:18:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16411 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16198 Where can I find a list of oil companies that George W. Bush and his family own?<br /><br />Here is a webpage for PBS/Frontline which contains a GWB chronology which only mentions one oil/energy company in which he has any interest. (4/17/06 My apologies for the missing link, it has been removed by Answerbag Administration because it is no longer active at the source.) The article by... Sun, 27 Feb 2005 10:28:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16198 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15672 What is N.A.T.O.?<br /><br />NATO is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which was originally made up of the U.S., Canada and it&#039;s Western European allies subsequent to WWII. They have since added some countries which were former members of the soviet bloc. Here&#039;s the link for their official website... Mon, 21 Feb 2005 05:13:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15672 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15547 My boyfriend cheated with a co-worker while drunk. He said it meant nothing, but I asked him to leave and now he's broken off all contact with me. Did I overreact?<br /><br />Ummmm...let me see. Your ex-boyfreind is a drunk and he cheats on you. Hmmmm.......I&#039;d say you did yourself a BIG favor..and he has done you one too by making a clean break. Don&#039;t you think you deserve a guy who will love you faithfully and keep himself under control around other... Sat, 19 Feb 2005 06:23:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15547 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15546 Who owns the patio or balcony of a condominium? Do I own just the floor of the patio, or the railings as well?<br /><br />There is no universal rule on this. I work on the exterior of condos all the time and I&#039;ve learned that sometimes you own everything within the balcony line (including the railing), and sometimes your balcony is viewed as &#039;common property&#039;, and the HOA can control what you do with... Sat, 19 Feb 2005 06:19:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15546 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15545 When someone gets a transfusion, does it change their DNA? If so, is it permanent?<br /><br />No, it does not. While blood from someone else carries their DNA, and therefor you carry it &quot;for them&quot;, blood is not permanent....the cells and other components break down and are recycled or disposed of by the body. Your own DNA, on the other hand, is constantly being replicated by... Sat, 19 Feb 2005 06:15:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15545 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15449 I've been 'the other woman' with this guy for about a year, but he came to my house recently and wrecked my shower while he was drunk and on drugs. Should I tell his girlfriend?<br /><br />This relationship is worth ending on it&#039;s own merits, but this guy sounds dangerous. Make a clean break from him, but I would not advise contacting his other girlfriend. First, you risk enraging him, the end result which might be him coming after you. Second, remember that YOU are the... Thu, 17 Feb 2005 15:13:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15449 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15329 How long should you date before considering marriage?<br /><br />Like so many things in relationships, there is no formula for determining this. Every situation is different. So many things to consider, such as; Are you done with school yet? Do you have a way to support yourselves? Do you have compatibility in moral issues, religious faith, life plans... Tue, 15 Feb 2005 19:23:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15329 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15328 My girlfriend and I spend about 3 hours a day together during the week, and more during weekends. Should we spend more time apart?<br /><br />Only the two of you can determine the answer to that question. There are so many factors to consider, like; How old are you? Are you &#039;serious&#039; about each other? Are you in agreement about the amount of time you spend together? What do your freinds/family think about the question? ... Tue, 15 Feb 2005 19:12:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15328 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15234 Is there any significant difference between salon shampoos/conditioners and knockoff versions?<br /><br />All of the consumer reports which I&#039;ve seen or heard on the subject say that most of the major brands have knockoffs which are virtually identical and work the same, but cost less. You pay for the packaging, the name, the cachet, but also get a list of ingredients which you can compare to... Mon, 14 Feb 2005 14:33:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15234 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15233 Which will keep you drier, running in the rain or walking?<br /><br />One of my favorite Sunday newspaper columnists, Marilyn Vos Savant, had a reader ask the same question. Her response was &quot;No&quot;, and she followed up by stating that if you run through the rain you intercept more falling drops per second, but are exposed for fewer seconds, and they... Mon, 14 Feb 2005 14:27:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15233 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15225 If you signed a form stating that you would give your employer 30 days notice prior to quitting, can they enforce that? Is that legal?<br /><br />A &quot;Form&quot; is not necessarily a &quot;contract&quot;. The question of whether or not it is enforceable varies from state to state and according to the content and structure of the form. Since you have not provided sufficient information upon which to base an informed opinion I would... Mon, 14 Feb 2005 10:04:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15225 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15217 What is a pinto?<br /><br />A pinto is not a specific breed of horse (although certain breeds are excluded), but rather it is a coloration pattern....dark background with irregular white patches. Here&#039;s a website with more info about Pintos http://www.hiddentrails.com/general/breeds/horsebreeds.htm Mon, 14 Feb 2005 06:26:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15217 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15216 What are "brumbies"?<br /><br />Brumbies are feral horses in Australia. The are not a descendant of a specific breed, but rather of a number of different breeds that escaped or were abandoned. Here&#039;s a link to a great website on horse info for you. http://www.hiddentrails.com/general/breeds/horsebreeds.htm Mon, 14 Feb 2005 06:22:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15216 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15215 Is the striped pattern of each zebra unique?<br /><br />The Zebra&#039;s stripes are like a human fingerprint...no two are alike! Mon, 14 Feb 2005 06:06:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15215 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15105 My new fish tank has cloudy water. I have under-gravel filters, a bio wheel filter and have added anti-clouding chemicals, but it hasn't worked. What can I do for this problem?<br /><br />New tanks are sometimes cloudy because the beneficial bacteria which consume detritus have not yet fully developed. This is not usually a &quot;chemical&quot; problem, but a biological one. Do you have any natural plants? Many of them clarify the water themselves as well as foster the... Sat, 12 Feb 2005 13:46:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/15105