http://www.answerbag.com/profile/18762 New Answerbag answers from Jack Scotty Tue, 29 May 2012 11:01:27 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 11:01:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/61678 What legal action can I take against a tenant who changed the locks on the house they rent from me without my permission?<br /><br />If your tenant creates a situation where they prevent you from being able to inspect and maintain your property you are well within your rights to gain entry by force. If your tenant does not cooperate with you needing access to the property you can obtain a court order to forcibly enter the... Tue, 30 May 2006 14:06:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/61678 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/61674 I recently purchased a new Ford at a dealer in Washington. My wife doesn't want the new vehicle. What is the return policy in this state?<br /><br />Generally return policies are purely optional whether they are from car dealerships or retail stores. There are no state laws or regulations that require dealerships to allow you to return a car. It has been my experience, however, that many dealerships will allow you to exchange a vehicle if it... Tue, 30 May 2006 13:54:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/61674 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59067 Is it legal to leave flyers on peoples vehicles when they are parked in store parking lots?<br /><br />Technically it is legal however you will be held liable for any damages or losses as a result of your flyers. Sun, 14 May 2006 13:55:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59067 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/58828 In Michigan, can I break my lease without any penalties due to excessive noise from the children living above me?<br /><br />Only if your landlord fails to resolve the situaton. The law entitles you to a certain amount of peaceful enjoyment of your dwelling. If the landlord fails to control noisy and disruptive tenants then you have a reasonable basis for not being penalized. Fri, 12 May 2006 06:57:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/58828 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/56128 I rearended someone who had to abruptly stop, and I was cited for following too close. Can I fight this?<br /><br />The only way to fight it is to appear in court, admit that you were negligent, and ask for consideration and/or leiniancy as it regards to the ticket. The worst thing you can do is make excuses or try to make it appear as if it was not your fault. In the eyes of most traffic court judges you are... Wed, 26 Apr 2006 07:33:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/56128 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55984 I am purchasing a vehicle in MA and need to drive it home to PA. What do I need to do to make it street legal to drive it home?<br /><br />This may take a bit of time and a couple trips back and forth but once you purchase the vehicle, you will be able to transfer the title into your name and obtain insurance. Once this is complete you will be able to obtain a temporary registration in PA and get a temporary license plate. Once you... Tue, 25 Apr 2006 07:35:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55984 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55983 I bought a car in New York, then a mechanic in another state said the car was a salvage or rebuild. The seller never mentioned this. How can I get my money back?<br /><br />You can begin by asking the seller for a refund. Unfortunately when a car is purchased through a private seller, the understanding is that you are buying the vehicle &quot;as-is&quot; unless otherwise stated on the bill of sale. In most states a private seller is not required to disclose... Tue, 25 Apr 2006 07:28:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55983 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55982 I put my car in the shop for repairs to my transmission and now, almost a year later, my car is still there. Can I sue this garage for the mental anguish this has caused me? I have paid these people in full.<br /><br />You can only sue for the money that you paid to the shop. It only becomes an issue of mental anguish if they have been mentally or verbally abusive, (i.e. if they were mean or nasty to you every time you asked for the status of the repair) It also depends on how often you have asked them to... Tue, 25 Apr 2006 07:19:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55982 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55980 I purchased a vehicle for my boyfriend, but the vehicle loan and registration is in my name and his mother's name. We broke up, he has both sets of keys, and he won't give it up. How can I get the car back?<br /><br />You can only get the car back if you are titled as the primary owner. If the mother of your ex is registered as the primary owner you would have to sue her in court for posession of the vehicle. You would have to prove that you have been making the payments on the vehicle in order to... Tue, 25 Apr 2006 07:14:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55980 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/40935 Is it legal for an employer to refuse to hire someone who has filed for bankruptcy?<br /><br />Yes. If the job position requires the handling of money or it is a position where a certain level of credibility is required, an employer can discriminate on that basis. When fraud and embezzlement scandals happen, it is usually the result of an employee who has money problems in his personal... Mon, 16 Jan 2006 20:30:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/40935 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/40587 What are some natural remedies for athlete's foot fungus?<br /><br />Having had suffered from both athlete&#039;s foot and toenail fungus, I used the oil of oregano to get rid of the nail fungus. This is an herbal supplement that is available at any health food store. The cost ranges from $8 to $20 a bottle. Because its known as a remedy for nail fungus I applied... Fri, 13 Jan 2006 21:13:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/40587 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/39211 If I wanted to be sent to prison, what is the least damaging crime I could commit that would send me there?<br /><br />When you say &quot;least damaging&quot; I conclude that you mean the least amount of victims or the least amount of impact on the victims. These would include: Fraud - There are so many kinds of fraud that can land you in prison such as money laundering, stolen credit cards, check fraud, grand... Mon, 02 Jan 2006 05:23:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/39211 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/38357 At what distance should I greet someone as I pass them in the hall?<br /><br />I usually wait until I am within ear shot of being able to greet them and hear a response. Fri, 23 Dec 2005 16:43:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/38357 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/37690 My five-week-old bunny refuses to sleep in his cage even though I've cleaned and sterilized it. What should I do?<br /><br />If you leave him in the cage long enough eventually he will fall asleep. Typically no animal wants to be caged, however, once he gets used to the fact that this is where his sleeping quarters is, he will comply. Fri, 16 Dec 2005 02:46:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/37690 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34669 Is there a trick to maximize the amount of candy you get out of those gum ball machines?<br /><br />Prior to inserting the coin, &quot;shake&quot; the handle back and forth. This will let any candy settle to the bottom of the mechanism allowing more candy from the bin to enter the mechanism. Once the coin is inserted and the mechanism begins to turn it will pick up any additional candy as it... Mon, 14 Nov 2005 04:07:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34669 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32621 What causes ingrown hairs, and what can be done to prevent them?<br /><br />Ingrown hairs can be prevented by applying a warm towel to the shaved area twice a day and washing and massaging your face afterwards. What this does is opens your pores and softens the hair releasing any ingrown hairs that are beginning to become a problem. Even though you should never shave... Sat, 22 Oct 2005 16:49:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32621 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/29554 When someone hit me to wake me up, how is it that I saw someone swing something at me in my dream right before I woke up?<br /><br />After you were hit, the vision of someone swinging came into your mind, however you recall it happening before. Because dreams are often considered to be outside of the realm of time, our minds can play tricks on us changing the order of events. Mon, 12 Sep 2005 08:13:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/29554 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/29399 What is the soft spot on a baby's forehead after birth and is it harmful to the baby to touch it?<br /><br />That soft spot is where the baby&#039;s skull has not formed yet. Fri, 09 Sep 2005 13:28:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/29399 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/28747 Are there disadvantages to dialing "10-10-321" type numbers?<br /><br />The major disadvantage of these &quot;10-10&quot; type of long distance service is the hidden charges associated with using these services. Some companies that charge 10 cents a minute will charge you 60 cents a minute after the first 20 minutes while others will charge a fee of $20 for a 30 day... Tue, 30 Aug 2005 08:05:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/28747 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27964 Why does Philip-Morris sponsor ads that aim to help people quit smoking?<br /><br />Its how they have been given permission to get more face time on TV. Tobacco companies would advertise on TV all of the time until a law was passed in the 70&#039;s prohibiting that type of advertising. Ever notice that when you see an anti-smoking ad, their name is always mentioned. And the... Thu, 18 Aug 2005 14:02:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27964 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27796 My HOA has set up security cameras at the road entrance and exit of our community. Can they legally monitor our coming and going without our input or consent?<br /><br />For the purposes of keeping track of your whereabouts? No they cant, however they can use the cameras for security purposes to be able to find out who entered the community when a crime has been committed. Capturing the information is not as much of an issue as what they do with the information.... Mon, 15 Aug 2005 17:38:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27796 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27697 How can I resist the temptation to eat unhealthy foods?<br /><br />Carry around a snack that you particularly dont like. That way you can always take comfort in knowing that if you want something unhealthy, you can eat that instead. Therefore if you decide not to eat it, then you wont bother eating the other thing. When I was breaking the habit of midnight... Sun, 14 Aug 2005 16:27:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27697 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27628 I notified our HOA board in writing last year about some maintenance issues, but nothing has been repaired. What can be done to get the repairs done?<br /><br />Keep making written and verbal requests until they respond by repairing the problem or notifiying you as to when it will be completely repaired. Unfortunately the squeeky wheel gets greased and if you keep making noise about it, they will eventually correct it. Sat, 13 Aug 2005 13:21:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27628 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27627 Is the display circuit generator on the graphics card or part of the monitor ?<br /><br />Its actually on the graphics card. The only thing that a computer monitor recieves is 3 separate signal colors (red, green, and blue) and horizontal and vertical sync from the card, VCR, video camera or any other source of video. Sat, 13 Aug 2005 13:19:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27627 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27626 I'm 18 and the girl I like is 18 and has a kid. How do I tell her I want to pursue a serious relationship?<br /><br />Tell her that you would like to take her out to dinner because there is something that you want to discuss with her. Depending on how she dresses when she arrives for the date will determine whether she caught the hint or if she thinks its something else. Anyhow, once you have had a chance to sit... Sat, 13 Aug 2005 13:13:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27626 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27608 Why are a lot of Chinese restaurants closed on Tuesdays?<br /><br />Tuesday is the slowest business day for most resturants in general next to Monday which is the second slowest. Typically people eat out on Mondays because they are still tired from the weekend and dont want to be bothered cooking. But by the time tuesday rolls around they are back into their... Sat, 13 Aug 2005 09:34:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27608 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27439 How do they make imitation crab meat?<br /><br />Well first of all, imitation crab meat is made from Alaskan pollock fish that is processed, seasoned, and colored until it looks like crab meat. I searched for more information on the net and discovered this site: http://www.gale-edit.com/products/volumes/crab_meat.htm Thu, 11 Aug 2005 08:13:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27439 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27343 What are legal implications to a minor arrested for a DUI in the state of Maine?<br /><br />Well being that the minor was drinking underaged AND driving under the influence the minor will not be permitted to drive for a very long time. With the crackdown of underaged drinking and even a more severe crackdown on DUI arrests, minors may not get their driving privilages reinstated until... Wed, 10 Aug 2005 08:09:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27343 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27342 Why is oil coming out of my oil filler cap? I have replaced the cap with a new one and have done a full oil change but it still leaks out.<br /><br />Check your PCV valve. Its the device that provides ventilation to the crankcase and valve covers. If its clogged or non functional it will cause the engine to suck or blow air from an area with less resistance, which is probably the filler cap. As its blowing air out of the engine it will shoot a... Wed, 10 Aug 2005 07:48:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27342 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27341 My neighbor says my dog tried to attack her and her baby. I'm being charged with "Dog At Large" and "Harboring a Vicious Dog." How can I defend myself against these charges?<br /><br />Make a video of your dog playing with kids and being petted while sitting still and calm. Also get shots of him sleeping and him eating and being walked down the street. When he passes people get shots of him calmly standing there wagging his tail when strangers walk by. Also videotape the dog in... Wed, 10 Aug 2005 07:45:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27341 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27312 Can you become a millionaire with Quixtar like they say? Or is it a scam?<br /><br />Well there are so many things that you can do to become a millionaire. By the time you figure out to do it through Quixtar, you will learn that you have spent enough money, time, energy and talent that you will realize that you could have done it on your own without Quixtar. Now is it a scam?... Tue, 09 Aug 2005 16:30:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27312 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27311 Can a homeowners' association turn off the utilties that my dues are paying for?<br /><br />Yes. In the event that an emergency takes place or that repairs are being done in the building the association reserves the right to do whatever is necessary to maintain a safe envionment for the tenants, guests, and staff. Tue, 09 Aug 2005 16:08:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27311 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27310 At a HOA board meeting, may a member vote other than for or against a motion?<br /><br />Yes. Its called an abstention. Essentially its a non-vote. When the board members vote, an abstaining vote indicates in the meeting minutes that the issue was heard and considered by all members in the meeting. Tue, 09 Aug 2005 16:05:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27310 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27309 I would like to pursue a relationship with a girl I like, but she has many male friends. Should the male friends concern me and how should I build our relationship?<br /><br />It depends on whether those guys have girlfriends of their own. If they do, then its nothing to worry about but usually women who have a lot of &quot;single&quot; friends, male or female can be a cause for concern. When you are dating her, you are always under the scrutiny of her mateless... Tue, 09 Aug 2005 15:59:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27309 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27308 I lost the keys to my 1977 Buick Electra and my steering wheel is locked. How can I start and drive it?<br /><br />Any reputable locksmith can look up your VIN and make you a set on the spot.On average they charge anywhere from $50 to $85 depending on whether you go to them or they come to you. You should be prepared to show your driver&#039;s license, title, and any other documents that would show proof of... Tue, 09 Aug 2005 15:50:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27308 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27307 How can I repair the electric window on the driver's side of my 1985 Buick Electra Station Wagon? The rear door window and the other 3 windows are working.<br /><br />Your first step would be to check the switch levers on both the driver&#039;s door and passenger door. Sometimes either switch will wear out and get jammed in the up position making it impossible for either the local switch or the master switch on the driver&#039;s door to operate the window.... Tue, 09 Aug 2005 15:46:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27307 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27302 Who would win a fight between Superman and a guy who could control the electromagnetic spectrum?<br /><br />Definately Superman. Have you ever known Superman to be permanently defeated? He always manages to recover from kryptonite attacks so certainly the electromagnetic spectrum couldnt be too much of a challenge. Tue, 09 Aug 2005 15:36:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27302 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27301 In the event of the death of an HOA officer may another current officer assume the duties and Title, or must a new officer be elected?<br /><br />The duties and acting title of the deceased will be assumed by another officer until the next election, in which another officer will be elected. Tue, 09 Aug 2005 15:33:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27301 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27288 Can the "reasonable safety" law be used to fight a ticket for an unsafe lane change?<br /><br />Only if you can prove that your unsafe lane change was the result of avoiding a pedestrian who jumped into the roadway at the last second or an oncomming car that was on the wrong side of the street. The key is to prove that your unsafe lane change was the result of avoiding a more dangerous... Tue, 09 Aug 2005 11:38:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27288 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27287 How would you best fight a speeding ticket that you got because the cop was using a laser instead of radar and you hadn't installed laser shifting equipment yet?<br /><br />Tell the judge that the cop cheated and you want a &quot;do over&quot;. Tue, 09 Aug 2005 11:24:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27287 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27286 How long can a woman safely hang by ropes tied tightly to her breasts before causing permanent injury?<br /><br />It would depend on the size of her breasts, how much she actually weighs, and the structure of her body. Some people have thicker skin while others have thinner skin. Generally speaking it sounds as if performing such an act can cause permanent injury almost immedately. Granted that some women... Tue, 09 Aug 2005 11:12:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27286 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27285 How can one learn how to freestyle rap?<br /><br />Read plenty of poetry books. Tue, 09 Aug 2005 11:00:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27285 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27284 If someone can sell a movie prop on an online auction for hundreds of dollars, why don't filmmakers sell EVERYTHING used in the movie?<br /><br />It comes down to corporate liability. If someone finds or &quot;steals&quot; a prop from a movie set and they decide to sell it, the understanding is that they are buying something in as-is condition with some assumed risk. If the film studio sells the props, then you run into safety related... Tue, 09 Aug 2005 10:58:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27284 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27283 If a company mails you an item you didn't order, can you keep it?<br /><br />Even though its not yours, its not likely that the company will spend the time and expense to hunt you down only to discover that you conveniently have amnesia and dont recall a package ever comming. And then they would have to prove that you signed for it and they would have to prove that you... Tue, 09 Aug 2005 10:38:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27283 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27282 I was told that some file sharing programs are based outside the US, so a US citizen using the software can't get in trouble with US law. Is this true?<br /><br />No, this isn&#039;t true. If you illegally obtain the music from a file sharing service overseas, you are just as liable as if the service was in the US. It comes down to an issue of posession. If you obtain music illegally and then retain posession of it, you are breaking the law regardless of... Tue, 09 Aug 2005 10:28:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27282 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27140 I'm 18 and the guy I'm seeing is 30 but my parents are having a hard time dealing with this. Should I leave him to please my parents, or should I continue seeing him?<br /><br />Leave him. Until you are able to get your own place, pay your own bills, and take care of yourself for some length of time, its up to your parents to decide what is best for you. Even though you care for each other, this might not be a good idea for you at this stage of your life. There could be... Sun, 07 Aug 2005 14:10:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27140 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27138 How would you best fight a speeding ticket if everybody was speeding and you were in the "pack" and singled out?<br /><br />The best thing to do is suggest to the judge that at the time you were pulled over you were in the process of getting over to the right lane so that you could let the other cars pass because you were being tailgated. For the short time you were speeding you were attempting to avoid an accident... Sun, 07 Aug 2005 13:57:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27138 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27136 Does a child over 18 years old have to be an official occupant on his/her parent's apartment lease agreement if s/he is a full-time student?<br /><br />If the child lives there, yes s/he does. Most lease agreements require that knowledge of all occupants be made known regardless of employment or school status. Sun, 07 Aug 2005 13:27:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27136 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27135 The engine of my car suddenly died while I was on the freeway. The RPM just dropped to zero, fuel/oil temp are ok. Aside from getting it fixed by a mechanic are there any other alternatives to fix this?<br /><br />Certainly there are alternatives to fixing it other than a mechanic. But you must first diagnose the cause of the problem. Knowing how to find the problem and knowing how to resolve it is what mechanics get paid to do. There are many good repair manuals on the market, however, most repair... Sun, 07 Aug 2005 12:47:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27135 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27134 My Whirlpool fridge is set to max but fridge is still not cold enough and the freezer is too cold. How can I fix this?<br /><br />Your refrigerator has 2 control knobs. One for the temperature and one that diverts the freezer air to the refrigerator. Therefore if the freezer is too cold some of that excess cold air can be diverted back to the fridge. The knob on my Whirlpool fridge is lettered A-E with letter A allowing... Sun, 07 Aug 2005 12:17:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27134 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27126 If someone offers a 1-year guarantee on services done in your home, is the guarantee void after 1 year even if I've had ongoing problems during the guarantee period?<br /><br />Yes. That is correct unless the contract clearly stipulates otherwise. It is not profitable for a service based business to do callbacks, therefore, it would be to their advantage to correct the situation on the first or second callback. If after a year of callbacks if the problems are not... Sun, 07 Aug 2005 01:39:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27126 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27124 I'm 15 and I may be pregnant by my 18-year old ex-boyfriend. If i happen to be pregnant then could he face any criminal charges?<br /><br />Technically, yes. Will he actually face them? Probably not unless your parents seek to have him brought up on charges. When it comes to a situation like this, the local prosecutor will determine whether your ex-boyfriend was an adult in the &quot;true&quot; sense where he had his own place, his... Sun, 07 Aug 2005 01:25:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27124 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27122 My 2 yr old wants to sleep with me when I'm home because she is distressed. How can I help my boyfriend understand this situation?<br /><br />Explain to your boyfriend that you are allowing your child to control you in this situation and that you have a problem with telling her &quot;No&quot;. Explain to him that allowing your child to have her own way, distressed or not, is more important to you than your relationship. Tell him that... Sun, 07 Aug 2005 01:10:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27122 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26980 I'd like to apply for a job, but I'm fresh out of school with no job experience. What are some things I can do?<br /><br />Start out working as a cashier or stock clerk in a retail store. Even though the employment is not glamourous nor does it pay much, it will help you establish some sort of credibility. Getting a job in a retail store is relatively easy because of the high turnover rate. For the time that you are... Thu, 04 Aug 2005 09:02:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26980 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26979 I'd like to apply for a job, but I'm fresh out of school with no job experience. What are some things I can do?<br /><br />Start out working as a cashier or stock clerk in a retail store. Even though the employment is not glamourous nor does it pay much, it will help you establish some sort of credibility. Getting a job in a retail store is relatively easy because of the high turnover rate. For the time that you are... Thu, 04 Aug 2005 09:02:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26979 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26978 Can the court order a parent with custody over a child to give visitation to a noncustodial parent?<br /><br />Yes. A judge will make such a ruling for visiting privilages unless its determined that the noncustodial parent is at risk of endangering the child or has demonstrated a lifestyle of irresponsibility. Thu, 04 Aug 2005 08:48:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26978 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26977 After having my battery boosted, the interior lights and seat belt indicator light will not turn off, even with the key removed. How do I correct the problem?<br /><br />You might have to disconnect the battery for about 20 minutes and then reconnect it. This will reset the computer. If your battery was boosted then I am assuming that your battery went dead. When this happens the remaining voltage tends to make the computer go crazy and makes different sensors on... Thu, 04 Aug 2005 08:44:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26977 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26975 Is it legal to refuse to hire an applicant based on the results of a pre employment physical exam?<br /><br />Yes. If the results of the physical exam indicate that the applicant will be limited in their performance or job duties the employer can legally refuse to hire the individual. Also, if the job duties entail tasks that will threaten the life and/or safety of the individual because of his physical... Thu, 04 Aug 2005 08:38:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26975 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26890 I got a citation for not dimming my headlights. Can I fight this citation?<br /><br />You can fight this ticket one of two ways. #1. If you had a good reason or you had just cause for not dimming your lights you could explain to the judge that you were anticipating some sort of obstruction in the roadway that you didnt want to hit. #2. You could admit to the judge that you... Wed, 03 Aug 2005 07:57:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26890 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26889 I noticed that lightly touching an LCD minotor causes the membrane to flex and the image to distort. Can doing this damage an LCD monitor?<br /><br />Because I am always pointing things out on the screen to other people in my office I have been doing that to my LCD screen over the course of the last 4 years without any problems. It seems to me, however, if you pressed in hard enough or pushed it at exactly the right spot, it could crack. Wed, 03 Aug 2005 07:49:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26889 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26888 Can I use my laptop/ pc as a means to load games (eg. Use my pc as an HDD and connect it to the ps2 via usb or crossover cable)?<br /><br />With enough modifications technically it is possible, however the folks at Sony will not assist you nor will they allow it. Due to the legality of the matter I doubt that the staff of answerbag would allow any instructions or suggestions on how to complete such a procedure. If you do some digging... Wed, 03 Aug 2005 07:38:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26888 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26887 How safe is LASIK eye surgery? What are the possible complications?<br /><br />Having the reflection or glare effect is one of the most common complications. There are patients who have complained of seeing a glare like effect that is similar to how light will glare across a TV screen making it harder to see. Excessive irritation and in a worse case scenario, blindness are... Wed, 03 Aug 2005 07:20:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26887 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26768 Is taking money for groceries out of your husband's pockets when he's sleeping considered stealing?<br /><br />Stealing from your spouse creates a very grey area from a legal perspective because anything owned by either spouse is still considered community property UNLESS it has otherwise been established. For instance if the wife has a separate bank account and she expressed in writing or verbally that... Mon, 01 Aug 2005 16:36:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26768 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26767 Is it legal to place flyers in people's mail boxes advertising a small, home business?<br /><br />The local postman once saw me putting flyers into a mailbox and he told me that if the postmaster recieves complaints about the flyers, I personally could be fined $1000 plus the cost of postage for every flyer that went into a mailbox. Mon, 01 Aug 2005 16:22:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26767 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26766 My 4 yr. old son found a razor blade on the floor of a grocery store and cut his finger. The cut is not bad, but I feel there should not have been a razor blade on the floor for him to find. Is there any legal action I can take against the store?<br /><br />Certainly you could sue the store or the corporation that owns the store however you would have to prove damages. This may be difficult unless you had to take time off of work to get your kid a tetanus shot. Secondly you would have to prove gross misconduct. which would be a result of the store... Mon, 01 Aug 2005 16:18:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26766 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26763 My boyfriend and I have a daughter together. Who has legal custody over her?<br /><br />The court would have to make a ruling on custody if there was a dispute. The legal system is designed in such a way where the laws regarding parenting and children are suited for the traditional family where the mother and father of the child are married. Any other family situation is judged by... Mon, 01 Aug 2005 15:34:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26763 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26761 If a man dies and his wife was the primary source of income for the both of them will she be responsible to pay off his medical bills?<br /><br />Regardless of the source of income, the immediate survivor or next of kin is the one held responsible. Because this individual will be the sole beneficiary of any remaining assests, last paychecks, or funds in the bank, customarily this is who is responsible for the bills of the deceased. Mon, 01 Aug 2005 15:05:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26761 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26721 Why would an ex fiancee be jealous of a guy I am/was seeing if the ex fiancee didn't want to work things out with me?<br /><br />Its not that he didn&#039;t want to work things out as much as he really wanted to punish you for whatever made him angry with you. As long as he knew he could keep you hanging on and suffering, he would feel that he is in control of the situation. Now that you have moved on, you have taken that... Mon, 01 Aug 2005 08:16:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26721 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26720 When I start my year-old PC [with 500 W power supply] the fan on the motherboard won't spin on it's own and the video card fan starts and stops before it stays on. What is wrong?<br /><br />As for the fan on your motherboard, I would suggest that the power connection or whatever is actually powering the fan is faulty. If you manually attempt to spin the fan and you can tell that it is getting power, yet it just will not continue spinning then its likely that the fan itself is faulty... Mon, 01 Aug 2005 08:07:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26720 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26682 My last tenants signed a 1 year lease to live in my California home. After 4 months they broke lease. Do I have to give them back their deposit?<br /><br />No. Typically the security deposit is established for the purpose of allowing you to help recover the costs associated with tenant related problems such as damage, non-payment of rent, or the effort in finding a new tenant. As a courtesy you might want to refund the deposit if they were good... Sun, 31 Jul 2005 13:25:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26682 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26534 Why doesn't anyone in migrate to Antarctica to live there if Eskimos were able to survive climates in the Arctic North?<br /><br />Its about comfort and quality of life more so than survival. Also the cost of living is astronimical. The cost of heating your home will probably be higher than your mortgage. Being that food and clothing will have to be shipped in by plane, your cost of living will be 5 times higher unless you... Fri, 29 Jul 2005 12:48:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26534 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26446 What's the best way to marinate meat?<br /><br />The best way that I have done it was to use the Food Saver vaccuum sealer system. I just pierced the meat with a fork every 2 inches and then added my marinade mixture with the meat into the bag and after 3 hours, it was ready to cook. It also works well with the mason jar attachment if you put... Thu, 28 Jul 2005 07:06:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26446 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26287 Can you get away with having illegal modifications on your car and also having a fake modification certificate?<br /><br />The old addage suggests that something isnt necessarily illegal until you get caught. If you make illegal modifications you might get away with it until something until a bad accident happens or if your vehicle has to be confiscated and impounded because it is being used as evidence in some court... Mon, 25 Jul 2005 15:38:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26287 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26279 The TV I'm trying to hook up my PS2 to doesn't have the 3 video and audio plugs (red, yellow, white). How can I hook it up through my VCR?<br /><br />Most standard VCR&#039;s have both composite and RF inputs and outputs will be able to work under the following guidelines: The VCR has composite video INPUTS which will be yellow, white, and red or simply yellow and white. You will connect your PS2 to these jacks. You can identify these jacks... Mon, 25 Jul 2005 14:54:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26279 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26277 If in desperation, I called 911 to tell them that I was contemplating suicide by driving on the wrong side of a road and trying to take as many people with me as I could, how long would I be committed in a mental institute?<br /><br />You would be locked up in the crazy house for as long as they want to keep you there. Typically someone is committed to the institution for as long as they pose a threat to themselves or others. Proving that you are &quot;normal&quot; is a very difficult task because the &quot;experts&quot; are... Mon, 25 Jul 2005 14:22:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26277 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26276 What exactly are "veggie" deli slices made out of and how are they made?<br /><br />Usually they are made from soybeans. Soybean curd, which is more commonly known as &quot;tofu&quot; is used to make most meat substitutes because of its texture, protein content and its ability to easily take on the flavor of any seasoning. The process of making tofu is similar to making... Mon, 25 Jul 2005 14:14:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26276 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26139 How can I find the date my house was built (as the date is not listed on the deeds)?<br /><br />You might want to check your property tax assement information. If you are the second or third owner of the property you might be able to see when the original owner moved in. Also you can look up that information in your local govt public records. If you do a title search on your property... Sat, 23 Jul 2005 21:35:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26139 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26074 A home owner cut down all his trees in his back yard without approval from the ARC. What can the Board of Directors do?<br /><br />The only thing that the board can do is issue a fine provided that its stated in the bylaws that a specific penalty will be the result of non-compliance. Usually any violation that does not affect the safety or well being of the residents or affect the overall value of the property will not bring... Fri, 22 Jul 2005 17:34:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26074 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26071 To help reach a higher "sexual high", I've been choking myself with some pillowcloth around my neck. Is this safe?<br /><br />No it isnt. People often die from this practice leaving an embarrasing situation for their friends and/or loved ones to discover. More information about this can be found at the following website: http://www.cwu.edu/~jenkinsa/Autoerotic_Asphyxia_Page.html Fri, 22 Jul 2005 17:20:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26071 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26068 I was in a serious relationship for several years when my girlfriend cheated on me. She says she loves me and cries when I say I want to break up. What should I do?<br /><br />Let her cry and go on with life. Don&#039;t feel bad for her. She surely didnt feel bad for you when she decided to cheat. If she is allowed to cry her way out of this situation, she will continue cheating on you. Its best to find someone faithful. Fri, 22 Jul 2005 17:15:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26068 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26067 How do you remove chalk marks from the felt on a pool table?<br /><br />Chalk marks can be swept away using a special brush made for the felt. Sometimes a slightly damp cloth can help remove the deeper and more extreme chalk marks, however, the surface must be patted dry with a towel or some other aborbant cloth and the brushed in order to maintain the consistency of... Fri, 22 Jul 2005 17:12:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26067 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26064 Why aren't vehicles yet available for purchase online?<br /><br />The auto industry can sell cars for more money and tack on the &quot;extras&quot; when they get you into the dealership. After you have gone for the test drive and walked the lot to pick out your favorite color, they will wash and wax the car and park it right outside of the finance office. That... Fri, 22 Jul 2005 17:07:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26064 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26062 Why don't computers have money inserters, so we can pay with physical cash to buy stuff online?<br /><br />If someone made a device to insert cash into your PC, someone would figure out a way get it right back out. The amount of fraud would be tremendous. There would be nothing to stop someone from putting $5,000 in the machine to buy new a new TV for every room and then take the PC outside and hit... Fri, 22 Jul 2005 16:54:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26062 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26060 How can children buy things online by themselves, without help of a parent?<br /><br />Actually with all of people doing bad things over the internet, children should never be doing anything online, especially financial transactions without the supervision of a parent. It would take a very street smart child to have enough adult insight to know whether or not someone is legit or... Fri, 22 Jul 2005 16:44:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26060 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26058 My boyfriend is very introverted. When I call him he doesn't say much, when I see him he doesnt say much, and when we really do talk we end up arguing. Is there something I can do to improve the communication between us?<br /><br />It would be a good idea to evaluate yourself and how well you are really listening to him. As much as I am not trying to insult you or pick a fight, I would suggest that he doesn&#039;t say much because you are doing all of the talking which prevents him from getting a word in edgewise. And then... Fri, 22 Jul 2005 16:29:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26058 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26057 I have never been married and don't have kids. The guy that I have been dating has 3 kids and custody of two. He feels guilty for not being home and not being a good parent and wants to slow things down. Should I stay with him?<br /><br />It really depends on whether or not you really want kids. If you plan on having a permanent future with this guy then you have to understand that his kids will be your kids too. Any responsible parent will make their children their main priority which is a good quality in a mate, however if you... Fri, 22 Jul 2005 15:50:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26057 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26000 How do you drive and operate a forklift?<br /><br />Although there are many different types of forklifts, I will explain the standard &quot;sit down&quot; type that is most commonly seen and used. Driving the forklift is very similar to driving a car in that you have an accelerator pedal, a brake pedal, steering wheel, a parking brake and a... Thu, 21 Jul 2005 13:42:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26000 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25984 I just bought a new car with a loan for 60 months. Is it true that any amount over the monthly payment will come off the principal of the loan? Should I send 2 checks, one with "principal only" written on it?<br /><br />Anytime you pay more than the minimum payment amount it will always be applied to the principle. You can send 2 checks just for your own record keeping purposes, however, it will still be applied the same way regardless of how you pay. Every time you add extra money to a car payment, you are... Thu, 21 Jul 2005 11:04:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25984 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25917 Where online can I get paid to answer questions like those in Answerbag?<br /><br />There is a website called elance.com where you can advertise yourself as someone who provides consulting services. Just simply become a member of that site and indicate in your profile that if someone has a question, you will answer it for $10. Also you can search the site for people and... Wed, 20 Jul 2005 12:49:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25917 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25864 Why is it that when you smoke a cigarette sometimes you get a dizzy or lightheaded feeling?<br /><br />Cigarette tobacco contains over 2000 chemicals including formaldehyde which gives you the feeling of numbness or dizzyness. The chemical formaldehyde is used to embalm dead bodies and to preserve dead animals for research purposes. Even though there isnt enough formaldehyde in a cigarette to kill... Wed, 20 Jul 2005 05:24:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25864 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25852 How can I get my drivers license reinstated from suspension. My auto was in accident with another driver and I had no insurance at that time. I can not pay the $10,000 judgement.<br /><br />In a worst case scenario you can have your driving record cleared after a few years. In most states your driving record can be cleared after 5 to 7 years per your request. Once the slate is wiped clean you will be permitted to re-apply for a driver&#039;s license in the manner which someone who... Tue, 19 Jul 2005 21:15:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25852 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25775 Is it okay to drink any alcohol at all when you're pregnant?<br /><br />The way I figure is that any substance that can potentially harm the baby should not be taken in ANY amount. Even though the experts might say that its ok to drink in small amounts, why take chances? I mean how much is exactly too much? I am sure that we have all known about situations where... Tue, 19 Jul 2005 09:58:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25775 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25773 When did early man first realise the link between sex and birth?<br /><br />Early man probably knew immediately being that the child would have the traits of both parents such as brown hair. But if she had sex with another man who had red hair and a red haired baby was born, it wouldnt take too much rocket science to draw the conclusion. Also consider the link could... Tue, 19 Jul 2005 09:39:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25773 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25772 Is it legal for a company to charge $19.95 as S&H to send a $50.00 rebate? How could it possibly cost that much to handle a check?<br /><br />Yes. Even though its a very unscrupulous way of doing business its perfectly legal to do. Any business can charge any amount of money they choose to provide a service. The term &quot;Shipping and Handling&quot; is a very broad catch phrase that businesses use to hide the fees that they charge... Tue, 19 Jul 2005 09:32:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25772 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25709 What is the best way to clean an old tuba?<br /><br />I am assuming you mean cleaning the inside of an old tuba that years of dirt, debris, and corrosion. The best way that I know of for a tuba and other brass instruments is to remove the valves and scrub the inside of the smaller parts using boric acid (used to clean brass cymbals) and cleaning... Mon, 18 Jul 2005 14:34:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25709 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25708 What happens when you do a trade-in on a car that still has a large remaining financed balance? Would it be better to sell it independently and use the remaining money as a deposit on the new car?<br /><br />When you trade in a car that is financed, your dealer will subtract the trade-in value from the balance owed and apply that to the financing of the new vehicle. So lets say that you owe $9000 on a car that has a $7000 trade in value- And the car you wish to purchase costs $14,000. The dealership... Mon, 18 Jul 2005 14:22:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25708 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25707 How can I beat a negligent driving ticket? The officer wasn't even there to witness the event. 1 witness said I was also at fault another said I did nothing wrong. The other driver is being held financially liable for the damage to my car.<br /><br />You can fight it in court. If there is nobody in court to testify to your actions then the case will be dismissed. The investigating officer can only testify on what he saw. He can not testify on the behalf of another witness. More than likely the eyewitness will not appear in court. If thats the... Mon, 18 Jul 2005 14:03:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25707 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25698 After spending a few days with a girl I sent a card to say thanks. I haven't heard from her since then, which is a little unusual for her. Why might this be?<br /><br />Perhaps the card said something more along the lines of &quot;Thanks for keeping me company&quot; rather than saying &quot;I love you&quot;. If you think that your interest in each other is mutual its up to you to tell her how you feel. Otherwise to her it was just a fun weekend date and you... Mon, 18 Jul 2005 13:25:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25698 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25695 Do extraterrestrials have any protection under the law?<br /><br />I would imagine that it would depend on which country that they were in upon arriving on earth. Some nations would crown them as kings or worship them as gods while other countries (the U.S. in particular) would probably kill him/her/it for the purpose of experimental research. Having said... Mon, 18 Jul 2005 13:03:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25695 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25657 My parents bought a new car and want to give me the car. I make payments to them and they make payments to the bank. I can't qualify for a car. How can we do this with no liability on my parents should I be in an accident. I live in Va. They in NC<br /><br />The only sensible way to do this is to increase your monthly payments which will help pay off the loan that much sooner, thus making it possible for your parents to sign the title over to you once its fully paid off. Another way that this could probably work is if your parents personally... Sun, 17 Jul 2005 19:42:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25657