Answerbag: CynS14's answers

Answer to Is it true that nice guys finish last? If so, why?

Tue, 22 Feb 2005 20:20:45 -0800

Is it true that nice guys finish last? If so, why?

No, I don't believe that has to be the case. It just depends on who your crowd is.

Answer to What is a normal calorie intake for a healthy one-year-old?

Thu, 17 Feb 2005 21:27:16 -0800

What is a normal calorie intake for a healthy one-year-old?

900-1000 calories is a good estimate. But as long as your child is gaining weight and growing he/she should be ok.

Answer to What kinds of foods should you not feed young children?

Thu, 17 Feb 2005 21:17:07 -0800

What kinds of foods should you not feed young children?

Foods to avoid (toddlers): -Hot dogs (unless cut into bits, such as quarters lengthwise before being sliced) -Whole grapes, whole cherry tomatoes -Hard candies, including jelly beans -Nuts -Popcorn -Raw carrots, celery, green beans, or any hard vegetable -Seeds (such as pumpkin seeds...

Answer to What elements have been found on planets other than Earth?

Mon, 14 Feb 2005 19:42:15 -0800

What elements have been found on planets other than Earth?

All elements that are known to mankind are found in the Periodic Table of the Elements. As far as we know, those elements are the only ones that have been found on other planets when taking samples. For example, potassium, hydrogen, iron, and oxygen were found on Mars (I'm not sure about...

Answer to What can a doctor prescribe for severe morning sickness?

Mon, 14 Feb 2005 19:09:37 -0800

What can a doctor prescribe for severe morning sickness?

These are some tips I've found for morning sickness: *Eat small meals throughout the day so that you're never too full or too hungry. *Avoid rich, fatty foods. *Avoid foods with smells that bother you. *Eat more carbohydrates (plain baked potato, white rice, dry toast). *Eat...

Answer to Are men technically still needed for the survival of the human race?

Mon, 14 Feb 2005 18:52:10 -0800

Are men technically still needed for the survival of the human race?

With all our technological advances I would have to say that in this day and age, we don't need males for the survival of the human race. It's just the most common practice to reproduce sexually and the most inexpensive!

Answer to Is there really a difference between men and women drivers?

Mon, 14 Feb 2005 18:44:33 -0800

Is there really a difference between men and women drivers?

Men tend to be more reckless. As proven by U.S. insurance companies. That's why women's rates are lower than men's. Compare a 21 year old female and a 21 year old male on a car insurance quote for the same vehicle. Also, if a man is married he gets credit for that (the idea...

Answer to I have a European cell phone service and a Nokia phone. Can I use my phone and voicemail with my Euro phone number in the US?

Sun, 13 Feb 2005 23:33:36 -0800

I have a European cell phone service and a Nokia phone. Can I use my phone and voicemail with my Euro phone number in the US?

Depending if the European service operates in the U.S. You can expect a large bill if you attempt this though. I would check with your wireless service provider by calling their help line and asking them on the exact rates before trying this. Ask if there is any way you can reduce the rates....

Answer to Can I send text messages to users on different wireless services?

Sun, 13 Feb 2005 23:27:16 -0800

Can I send text messages to users on different wireless services?

I'm a T-Mobile user in the U.S. and I can send text messages to any wireless user as long as their phone has the capability. They charge one flat fee regardless of the company.

Answer to How can I prevent my baby from getting ear infections?

Sun, 13 Feb 2005 22:02:09 -0800

How can I prevent my baby from getting ear infections?

One reason why babies get ear infections is because they are put to sleep with a bottle or while breastfeeding. Children should not go to sleep with a breast or bottle in their mouth. Not that they can't fall asleep while eating, but you should let them drink and when they are done you put...

Answer to My 6 month-old coughs to the point of throwing up, and sounds like he's losing his voice. The doctor gave him an inhaler, but that doesn't seem to work. Are there any home remedies for this?

Sun, 13 Feb 2005 21:36:18 -0800

My 6 month-old coughs to the point of throwing up, and sounds like he's losing his voice. The doctor gave him an inhaler, but that doesn't seem to work. Are there any home remedies for this?

Sorry I tried to write a sidenote for the previous answer but I clicked submit to soon. What I was going to say was, please don't feed your baby any honey, even though it does have many benefits, until after a year old. The concern is with Infant Botulism and it is very serious and can...

Answer to Do men have feelings?

Sun, 13 Feb 2005 21:15:46 -0800

Do men have feelings?

I would certainly hope so! I mean I'm sure men have feelings. As human beings, we are born with that characteristic. But, I think the defining point is that men and women (usually) react differently to situations. Hypothetically speaking, a wife and a husband are both overjoyed to find...

Answer to How do I know when my baby has finished breast feeding?

Sun, 13 Feb 2005 20:58:11 -0800

How do I know when my baby has finished breast feeding?

If you mean, how can you tell when it's time to end the feeding session, I would have to tell you that it's when your baby has stopped sucking. When he/she no longer seems interested in feeding, i.e. starts looking around the room or playing with his hands then that's usually a...

Answer to Are autopsies only done on dead people or can they be done on the living?

Sat, 12 Feb 2005 20:56:38 -0800

Are autopsies only done on dead people or can they be done on the living?

Autopsies are solely for the dead. A living person can get a biopsy done. Hope this helps.

Answer to What is the difference between a step and half sibling?

Sat, 12 Feb 2005 20:43:50 -0800

What is the difference between a step and half sibling?

Step siblings are not blood related. The result of one of their parents' marriage. Half siblings share only one parent (mother or father).

Answer to Why might a woman change her mind and decide not to marry her boyfriend after a long-term relationship?

Sat, 12 Feb 2005 20:05:28 -0800

Why might a woman change her mind and decide not to marry her boyfriend after a long-term relationship?

Well I was once in that situation. Me being the woman ending the long-term relationship with her boyfriend. I've now realized that I did it (spontaneously) because as the day came closer to deciding whether to marry him, I saw our relationship clearer. For example, I realized I...

Answer to What can be done for a 9-month old with a stomach ache?

Sat, 12 Feb 2005 19:33:23 -0800

What can be done for a 9-month old with a stomach ache?

Depending on what is causing the pain, I've found that Infant Mylicon drops (for gas), or the equivalent of, works really well. Just follow the directions carefully on the label of the medicine. Infant Tylenol can help with any pain symptoms as well. I hear Infant Motrin (for 6 mos. and...