Answerbag: mother earth's answers http://www.answerbag.com/profile/198838 New Answerbag answers from mother earth Tue, 29 May 2012 16:23:15 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 16:23:15 -0700 Answer to i have verizon unlimited text. why cant i text at&t? i could but now cant. i get there text. but they dont get mine. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8603741 i have verizon unlimited text. why cant i text at&t? i could but now cant. i get there text. but they dont get mine.<br /><br />Is it only one person that can't get your text? Did you or they get a different phone? Some phones can only send or receive text of a certain size. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:30:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8603741 Answer to My ex boyfriend of 1 1/2 yrs broke up with me 3 months ago now says he misses me a lot and thinks about me non stop.what does he want? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8584604 My ex boyfriend of 1 1/2 yrs broke up with me 3 months ago now says he misses me a lot and thinks about me non stop.what does he want?<br /><br />Ownership...he can't find someone else who will have him and doesn't have the balls to take care of himself, so he wants back what he thinks of as his. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:01:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8584604 Answer to If your an atheist, why do you particpate in Christmas and accept gifts? Why do you do that? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8554116 If your an atheist, why do you particpate in Christmas and accept gifts? Why do you do that?<br /><br />The act of giving and getting gifts on a certain day of the year is entirely a secular function. I haven't for a long time. My kids knew Santa came after I got my tax return. Stupid people getting drunk at a Christmas party...not my idea of fun. Getting together with family several times a... Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:25:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8554116 Answer to Atheists: To you, atheism is... http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8554097 Atheists: To you, atheism is...<br /><br />I just get on with my life. No emo questions. No self flagellation. Nothing to promote. Nothing to deny. Just living my life as best I can and trying to set a good example for my kids. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:14:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8554097 Answer to what gift's does life bring? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8554079 what gift's does life bring?<br /><br />None. The question is what gift do you bring to life? Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:02:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8554079 Answer to I once read a question regarding faith. The answers disturbed me so I was wondering; doesn't everyone have faith to begin with? Like ears or brains we have it but it is whether we choose to use it that makes us believe, don't you think? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8530640 I once read a question regarding faith. The answers disturbed me so I was wondering; doesn't everyone have faith to begin with? Like ears or brains we have it but it is whether we choose to use it that makes us believe, don't you think?<br /><br />In a fairly functional family, the children have faith they will be fed when they are hungry and will have to go to bed at bedtime. This faith blossoms out to have faith that the school will be there when they go, and on up to adults having faith that the gallon of gas they paid for was actually... Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:17:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8530640 Answer to What do white people say about blacks in the privacy of their homes? Just curious...please be truthful. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8529867 What do white people say about blacks in the privacy of their homes? Just curious...please be truthful.<br /><br />Most "white"' people I know have too many other things to think about to have this come up as a topic of conversation. I put white in quotations because a lot of my friends have a multi-ethnic family background, but do not fit in any other category on government forms. Usually, if anything is... Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:52:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8529867 Answer to Why would a woman tell a man that it's best not to try to figure her out? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8529804 Why would a woman tell a man that it's best not to try to figure her out?<br /><br />Good advice. We can't figure ourselves out sometimes. No need to go crazy over trying, Just love us and listen to us. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:33:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8529804 Answer to What do I do? My kid has been sent home with the dreaded head lice letter? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8529788 What do I do? My kid has been sent home with the dreaded head lice letter?<br /><br />The letter should have instructions with it. If it doesn't, then ask your physician or pharmacist. Wash the child's hair with the recommended solution and get a nit comb if it doesn't come with the shampoo, and comb out all the eggs. Launder the bedding. If you can afford it, get new pillows.... Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:29:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8529788 Answer to If a guy you just met keeps calling you sweetie/hun does this sound possessive? Or just strange..? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8529770 If a guy you just met keeps calling you sweetie/hun does this sound possessive? Or just strange..?<br /><br />Yes is sounds possessive and yes it sounds strange. Walk away. far far away. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:24:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8529770 Answer to Ok sick of listening to Christmas music already! Anyone else? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8529743 Ok sick of listening to Christmas music already! Anyone else?<br /><br />Yes - a thousand times yes. Love the glitz and lights, but the same canned music over and over and over again aaaagggghhhh!!! - Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:18:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8529743 Answer to What if there is no God? What is this whole earth thing all about? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8529726 What if there is no God? What is this whole earth thing all about?<br /><br />This 'whole earth thing' is about whatever you want it to be about. If you want it to be about a message from your God, then it is. If I want it to be about love and tolerance, then it is. If someone else wants it to be about babies and families, then it is. I don't understand why this is a... Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:11:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8529726 Answer to Do you think gay marriage should be legal? Why or why not? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8529295 Do you think gay marriage should be legal? Why or why not?<br /><br />The moment the government stepped in requiring a license, tying tax benefits and death benefits to the institution of marriage, it was no longer just a religious ceremony. It is a legal institution. All citizens of the US (and any country) should have the rights and responsibilities as any... Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:52:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8529295 Answer to Is anybody still here at AnswerBag? My friends? Other members? Trolls? Sock puppets? Anybody? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8523171 Is anybody still here at AnswerBag? My friends? Other members? Trolls? Sock puppets? Anybody?<br /><br />I am still here trying to find my way thru the maze. It is just way too busy and is hard for me to find the basics and I get frustrated and go play some pogo. But each time I am here, it gets a little easier. Can not imagine why a new person would stay! Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:12:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8523171 Answer to Can those who strongly hold beliefs in non-god issues be guilty of proselytizing as they often accuse those who strongly hold beliefs in God issues? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8522285 Can those who strongly hold beliefs in non-god issues be guilty of proselytizing as they often accuse those who strongly hold beliefs in God issues?<br /><br />Absolutely - I get as upset with them as I do the other. Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:42:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8522285 Answer to Which of the "Seven Deadly Sins" is the worst and why? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8509034 Which of the "Seven Deadly Sins" is the worst and why?<br /><br />Pride - because it is almost impossible not to be tripped up by it. Did you conquer all the other deadly sins? Proud of yourself aren&#039;t you. OOPS Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:11:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8509034 Answer to Has the pro-gay agenda really come this far? (SEE LINK) Is this sick to anyone else or is it just me? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8506382 Has the pro-gay agenda really come this far? (SEE LINK) Is this sick to anyone else or is it just me?<br /><br />Not sick. Just a little silly. Don&#039;t get your knickers in a wad. With those reviews it probably won&#039;t sell too much. Children have no say in who their parents are. This book is for the children with different parents to help them not feel so different in a world that can be cruel... Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:32:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8506382 Answer to Do you believe in happy ending? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8475165 Do you believe in happy ending?<br /><br />With a lot of hard work, and a little luck probably, and ending can come out like you want it. Whether or not you are happy at that time is entirely up to you. I choose to be happy so for me the answer is yes. Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:41:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8475165 Answer to Do you have good intentions? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8468031 Do you have good intentions?<br /><br />yes....but, I will think triply if I feel like I think I am doing something good for somebody because I think it is good. 1- is it really good for that person? 2- will they really want my good intention? 3- what could be the unintended consequence of my intention? Back in the day, when we... Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:10:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8468031 Answer to This mother and her family of four children had nothing for Christmas one year. my partner and i bought a tree and all the presents that year for them. in January, the gifts were taken back for money. we were shocked. why? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8466977 This mother and her family of four children had nothing for Christmas one year. my partner and i bought a tree and all the presents that year for them. in January, the gifts were taken back for money. we were shocked. why?<br /><br />I have a LOT of years of gift giving experience behind me. I have learned that giving a gift has to be without reservation or strings. So if a family I gave to did something like this, I would not stop giving...except to this family. If they truly did not have money for Christmas, they may... Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:43:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8466977 Answer to "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies.... C.S. Lewis..YOUR thoughts? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8457544 "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies.... C.S. Lewis..YOUR thoughts?<br /><br />I have always thought it would be insufferable to be forced to live under conditions that someone else had decided should be good for me. I quote the following often... IF YOU SEE A MAN APPROACHING YOU WITH THE OBVIOUS INTENT OF DOING YOU GOOD, YOU SHOULD RUN FOR YOUR LIFE. ***** HENRY... Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:43:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8457544 Answer to Home owners association won't let a WW2 vet. have a 21 foot pole with the American flag on his property because they say it violates home owner rules. Is this a power trip with the Home Owners Associations? Or do you think they are in there rights? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8457482 Home owners association won't let a WW2 vet. have a 21 foot pole with the American flag on his property because they say it violates home owner rules. Is this a power trip with the Home Owners Associations? Or do you think they are in there rights?<br /><br />Sad as it seems, he purchased a home in a neighborhood with an association and the rules. Rarely will the courts get involved in these kind of disputes. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:34:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8457482 Answer to On a scale of 1 (not at all) to 10 (very much), how cultured do you see yourself? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8457430 On a scale of 1 (not at all) to 10 (very much), how cultured do you see yourself?<br /><br />I swing between &gt;&lt; WTF kind of question is this? (1) and &gt;&lt; I say old chap, the word &#039;culture&#039; is a very ambiguous and relative term. Care for a spot of tea while we debate the meaning? (10) ^_^ Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:26:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8457430 Answer to When did you "come out" as a heterosexual? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8457339 When did you "come out" as a heterosexual?<br /><br />I was 17. My mother made me swear on the Bible not to practice my lifestyle until I was married. ^_^ Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:12:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8457339 Answer to Just because you _____, doesn't make you a _____! http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8457217 Just because you _____, doesn't make you a _____!<br /><br />thinked a thought/genius have a penis/mechanic have a drink/alcoholic can play guitar hero/rock star make level 42 on answerbag/brain (oh wait..yes it does!) ^_^ Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:57:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8457217 Answer to This has GOT to be totally INSANE! Can you believe that this "Laptop computer desk" is being offered for sale on Amazon.com? What could they have been thinking? And with WHAT were they thinking? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8457170 This has GOT to be totally INSANE! Can you believe that this "Laptop computer desk" is being offered for sale on Amazon.com? What could they have been thinking? And with WHAT were they thinking?<br /><br />The car is parked, the keys are not in the ignition. How do you spend a long lunch break? You could put your portable DVD player on it also. What about if your commute is on a ferry? If you are a smoker and have to smoke outside, you could sit in your car on very hot or very cold days and... Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:49:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8457170 Answer to When choosing a scanner for your PC, what are the types of features you would look for when making this decision? Be specific! Why are these features important to you? Why or why not? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8457082 When choosing a scanner for your PC, what are the types of features you would look for when making this decision? Be specific! Why are these features important to you? Why or why not?<br /><br />I make sure it is a flat panel scanner because some things I scan can not or should not be put through a slot. Books and old family photos for instance. It works out that most flat panel scanners are also copier-printers. Bonus. ^_^ Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:36:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8457082 Answer to For the atheists, when was the last time you declined holiday pay(for religious holidays) and offered to come to work for straight time? Do you not purchase discounted items that are only on sale because of the holiday? How strong is your conviction? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8457051 For the atheists, when was the last time you declined holiday pay(for religious holidays) and offered to come to work for straight time? Do you not purchase discounted items that are only on sale because of the holiday? How strong is your conviction?<br /><br />The only religious holiday that can fall on a weekday is Christmas. Most places close that day...even Wal-Mart. Easter is on a Sunday. When I worked at Wal-Mart I got Sunday pay on that day. There wasn&#039;t much opportunity to volunteer. I suspect most places open on those days have a... Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:31:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8457051 Answer to Am I the only person looking forward to being allowed to be grumpy when I m old? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8444988 Am I the only person looking forward to being allowed to be grumpy when I m old?<br /><br />Hell no - 57 and in training. Maxine is my hero! Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:54:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8444988 Answer to In your completely honest opinion, do you believe that homosexual activity is wrong? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8444209 In your completely honest opinion, do you believe that homosexual activity is wrong?<br /><br />no Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:42:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8444209 Answer to When should we start cooking for Christmas? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8434115 When should we start cooking for Christmas?<br /><br />Mother would start the treats that could be kept in the freezer on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Put up a few decorations and bake some cookies. freeze half the cookies. Next weekend, put up some decorations and make pecan logs. (freeze 1/2 the logs). As we got older we were allowed to join... Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:12:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8434115 Answer to What is your favorite film which has an old person as the protagonist? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8433994 What is your favorite film which has an old person as the protagonist?<br /><br />Gran Torino (Yep...Clint is getting on up there) Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:57:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8433994 Answer to Why do we tell fewer jokes when we get older? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8433556 Why do we tell fewer jokes when we get older?<br /><br />Either our friends have already heard them - or we can&#039;t remember if we told it already (don&#039;t want to look senile now do we) ^_^ Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:08:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8433556 Answer to What's one thing, that YOU have satisfactorily bought online? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8432239 What's one thing, that YOU have satisfactorily bought online?<br /><br />my digital camera Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:32:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8432239 Answer to My boyfriend made a vow of chastity until his wedding. How do I convince him to break his vow? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8430262 My boyfriend made a vow of chastity until his wedding. How do I convince him to break his vow?<br /><br />Why would you want to? - and if you could persuade him to break a vow, would you be able to trust his wedding vow? Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:36:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8430262 Answer to Is abortion murder? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8430248 Is abortion murder?<br /><br />duplicate question - abortions is a medical procedure Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:33:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8430248 Answer to Do you want "under God" out of our pledge? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8429798 Do you want "under God" out of our pledge?<br /><br />I say put it back to the way it was originally - without the &#039;under God&#039; phrase. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:25:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8429798 Answer to What is your take on this quote? (give your own meaning for it and I know it is from a song) "Then as it was, then again it will be, and though the course will change sometimes, rivers always reach the sea" http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8426512 What is your take on this quote? (give your own meaning for it and I know it is from a song) "Then as it was, then again it will be, and though the course will change sometimes, rivers always reach the sea"<br /><br />The more things change, the more they stay the same. ...but said a lot more eloquently. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:21:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8426512 Answer to Do you think its necessary to be an atheist to be able to research religions from a neutral perspective? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8421154 Do you think its necessary to be an atheist to be able to research religions from a neutral perspective?<br /><br />No - It may help because to be neutral, you have to set aside your preconceived notions. But some atheists could have some strong preconceived notions and some believers can be incredibly scholarly in their research, so it would depend totally on the person. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:00:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8421154 Answer to Your mother has, for the most part, ignored you most of your life; made fun of you; ridiculed you; judged you; and hurt you physically, mentally, and emotionally! In her "senior" years she wants YOU to care for her and NOT your siblings! Now what? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8421110 Your mother has, for the most part, ignored you most of your life; made fun of you; ridiculed you; judged you; and hurt you physically, mentally, and emotionally! In her "senior" years she wants YOU to care for her and NOT your siblings! Now what?<br /><br />She may have thought you were the only one she could talk into doing this. Just remember, what ever you decide, one day she will be gone. Put her in a nursing home when she needs it, but visit her regularly. Later on in life, you will appreciate the effort you made. Take it from the voice of... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:54:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8421110 Answer to What Christmas song annoys you the most? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8418577 What Christmas song annoys you the most?<br /><br />Felice Navidad by Jose Feliciano...because they used to play it every third song and it is sooooo dammmm repetitive over and over and over again. Yeah, that song. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:03:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8418577 Answer to What ingredients, if any, do you add to jello? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8418279 What ingredients, if any, do you add to jello?<br /><br />Shredded carrots in orange jello and shredded cabbage in lime jello...sounds nasty but as kids this is how Mom got us to eat these veges, and I still like it. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:51:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8418279 Answer to Is Jello still made with animal products? I heard bone was ground up to make the product congeal. If so..YUCK! http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8418261 Is Jello still made with animal products? I heard bone was ground up to make the product congeal. If so..YUCK!<br /><br />No, jello is no longer made with animal products. Found this out when my children decided to become vegan. Good to know. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:48:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8418261 Answer to Atheists please give us your conversion story. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8412717 Atheists please give us your conversion story.<br /><br />If you were raised in middle class American families, as it seems a lot of us answering were, you were raised in a Christian home, or neighborhood, or town. The rites and rituals of the services were comforting and familiar. So it may seem that we were converted somehow to atheism. But for me,... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:44:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8412717 Answer to Are we a virus to the world? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8412570 Are we a virus to the world?<br /><br />Sometimes it seems so. Some viruses can stay in the host and be relatively benign unless something drastic happens. Others, unchecked, multiply wildly and can do severe damage and even destroy their environment (ie kill the organ or the host). Since viruses are not sentient, they do this... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:14:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8412570 Answer to Atheist: What would you do if your son or daughter was dating a Christian and got converted into Christianity? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8409321 Atheist: What would you do if your son or daughter was dating a Christian and got converted into Christianity?<br /><br />If my child met someone who made him happy and was good for him and to him, what difference would it make if they were not of the same faith or race or any other difference (except unless she [or he] was a Republican fox news watcher...that might be the deal breaker), I would be happy for my child. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:17:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8409321 Answer to Ladies, when you are picturing the perfect man, what type of job does he have? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8409206 Ladies, when you are picturing the perfect man, what type of job does he have?<br /><br />Lumber jack or forest ranger. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:05:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8409206 Answer to Do you sleep on your back, side, or stomach? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8404720 Do you sleep on your back, side, or stomach?<br /><br />On my back-side...I sleep sitting up. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:38:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8404720 Answer to What is a well established idea that you still cannot grasp? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8404712 What is a well established idea that you still cannot grasp?<br /><br />Businesses spending money at year end to make sure they have a big enough tax deduction.??? Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:37:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8404712 Answer to The Shi’as worship Ali who beheaded some seven hundred Jews in only one day, how can they worship such a man? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8404033 The Shi’as worship Ali who beheaded some seven hundred Jews in only one day, how can they worship such a man?<br /><br />God killed hundreds of thousands and you worship him. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:54:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8404033 Answer to Is cutting a dogs vocal chords inhumane? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8404010 Is cutting a dogs vocal chords inhumane?<br /><br />Here is an experiment. Try cutting the vocal chords of whomever suggested it...then ask them this question. *_* Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:48:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8404010 Answer to What do you think about this video about earth? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8401587 What do you think about this video about earth?<br /><br />Hi Zack - that was awesome. People with that kind of imagination and smarts just blow me away. Thanks for the link. ^_^ Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:22:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8401587 Answer to What do atheists believe in? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8401526 What do atheists believe in?<br /><br />I am an individual and can not speak for all atheists. What I know is that the only way I will live on after I die is in the memory of others. I want that memory to be a good one. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:09:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8401526 Answer to Why isn't there more outrage about "climategate" and the way the whole world was decieved? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8396436 Why isn't there more outrage about "climategate" and the way the whole world was decieved?<br /><br />Because even it you don&#039;t believe in global climate change, you would have to agree that the policies and processes to reduce our impact on the planet make sense. These 3 articles out of the millions that are not from Fox help explain why so many people do believe and are not swayed by... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:35:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8396436 Answer to If extra-terrestrial life existed how would their relationship with God compare to ours? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8394027 If extra-terrestrial life existed how would their relationship with God compare to ours?<br /><br />Enemy Mine is a 1985 science fiction film based on the story of the same title by Barry B. Longyear and had quite a good answer to what it may be like. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:45:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8394027 Answer to Why do they call the day after Thanksgiving "black Friday?" What's so black about a shopping day? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8394003 Why do they call the day after Thanksgiving "black Friday?" What's so black about a shopping day?<br /><br />Accounts call a negative balance &#039;red&#039; and a positive balance &#039;black&#039;. The sales on the Friday after Thanksgiving were supposed to get stores bank balances in the black. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:40:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8394003 Answer to Have you ever read a book that made you laugh out loud, and if so, what was it? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8393995 Have you ever read a book that made you laugh out loud, and if so, what was it?<br /><br />Triggerfish Twist by Tim Dorsey - actually it was a first in a series of his books. every one is LOL funny. and strange. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:37:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8393995 Answer to HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL. (Remember, don't eat too much turkey or there's no room for the pie! LOLZ.) http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8389757 HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL. (Remember, don't eat too much turkey or there's no room for the pie! LOLZ.)<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving to you too...too much turkey puts me to sleep. Thankful I have friends whose house I am going to today. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:35:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8389757 Answer to Which Thanksgiving dish are you? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8389738 Which Thanksgiving dish are you?<br /><br />Pumpkin pie - warm and mushy on the inside with a crusty exterior Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:32:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8389738 Answer to What causes the fan to activate on a laptop often? I just moved/deleted many photos which took up lots of space because I thought that was what was causing it, but it is still doing it & I'm concerned. It seems like every minute it goes off...& A LOT :( http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8389190 What causes the fan to activate on a laptop often? I just moved/deleted many photos which took up lots of space because I thought that was what was causing it, but it is still doing it & I'm concerned. It seems like every minute it goes off...& A LOT :(<br /><br />Check the performance (ctl-alt-del). A while back I installed a program from a disk I got with my printer/fax/copier that was for burning dvds and organizing media. There was a background program that ran to search for new media or something like that. It ran and stopped and ran and stopped.... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:07:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8389190 Answer to As the holidays approach, I ALWAYS start it off by watching "NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION"! What's the ONE movie that ALWAYS kicks-off your Christmas holiday THE BEST? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8379897 As the holidays approach, I ALWAYS start it off by watching "NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION"! What's the ONE movie that ALWAYS kicks-off your Christmas holiday THE BEST?<br /><br />A Christmas Story - forever funny Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:54:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8379897 Answer to I fully support the right of atheists to believe as they so choose. Why then can they not extend to me the same courtesy? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8376100 I fully support the right of atheists to believe as they so choose. Why then can they not extend to me the same courtesy?<br /><br />I do fully support your right to believe as you choose. Those of us: atheists, Christians, Muslims, Jews, Jeans, Hindus, Wiccans etc who support each other are what we pin our hopes on for a balanced future. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:26:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8376100 Answer to There are 3 rooms: ONE: has a bunch of people dancing and drinking; TWO: has a bunch of people discussing LIFE and "deep thoughts" about it; THREE: has a bunch of people playing "board" games! You're invited to enter the one of YOUR choice! Choose? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8375576 There are 3 rooms: ONE: has a bunch of people dancing and drinking; TWO: has a bunch of people discussing LIFE and "deep thoughts" about it; THREE: has a bunch of people playing "board" games! You're invited to enter the one of YOUR choice! Choose?<br /><br />Door #2 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:05:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8375576 Answer to Is the government making money from the War on Drugs? If so how? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8375545 Is the government making money from the War on Drugs? If so how?<br /><br />Forfeited property is generally the result of drug arrests where it was determined that the seized property was either used in the commission of drug-related crimes, or was purchased with money that was received as the result of a drug-related crime. - &gt;&lt;&gt;&lt;&gt;&lt;&gt;&lt;&gt;&lt; ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:00:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8375545 Answer to Why is there so much hate between Christians and Atheists? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8368317 Why is there so much hate between Christians and Atheists?<br /><br />Is it hate or frustration? Each side knows the truth and it is just so maddeningly frustrating when the other side just doesn&#039;t get it. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:31:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8368317 Answer to What is the purpose of mankind? Why are we here? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8367398 What is the purpose of mankind? Why are we here?<br /><br />We exist because our Mother &amp; Father had unprotected sex. Our purpose is what we decide. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:38:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8367398 Answer to What is the first video on Youtube if you search your name? Here's mine http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8367302 What is the first video on Youtube if you search your name? Here's mine<br /><br />wow Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:19:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8367302 Answer to You can kill me, but you can't eat me you use me everyday I 'm always there...you cant get away from me if you can' t manage me, you must be disorganized (Hint: 4letters) http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8357885 You can kill me, but you can't eat me you use me everyday I 'm always there...you cant get away from me if you can' t manage me, you must be disorganized (Hint: 4letters)<br /><br />time ^_^ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:18:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8357885 Answer to What do you most want to give the world? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8357575 What do you most want to give the world?<br /><br />Serenity Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:18:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8357575 Answer to Do you believe in climate change that is a direct result of human activities? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8357570 Do you believe in climate change that is a direct result of human activities?<br /><br />I believe we are speeding up a process that might normally take thousands of years. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:18:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8357570 Answer to Be Honest, Do you Lie? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8351198 Be Honest, Do you Lie?<br /><br />I am a terrible liar. If asked a direct yes or no question, I would have to tell the truth. But I have learned how to redirect attention away from the actual meaning of the question, so it looks like I have answered but did not really. Easy example..&quot;Does this dress look good on me?&quot;... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:33:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8351198 Answer to I HAVE LOST IT! so why haven't you yet? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8351115 I HAVE LOST IT! so why haven't you yet?<br /><br />I lost it so long ago, I forgot what it was like, so I don&#039;t miss it anymore. ^_^ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:24:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8351115 Answer to Are you younger than 50 or older http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8333890 Are you younger than 50 or older<br /><br />older Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:38:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8333890 Answer to Are you (a bit of) a snob? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8325393 Are you (a bit of) a snob?<br /><br />My command of the (American) English language. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:42:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8325393 Answer to How heavy were your babies? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8322398 How heavy were your babies?<br /><br />My oldes wss 8lb 12oz - the twins were 6lb 4oz and 6lb 6 oz. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:45:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8322398 Answer to Hey guys, what do you think will happen in "2010" ? ( i see many are worried about friggin 2012 seems to me you need to get through 2009 and 2010 1st.) http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8316663 Hey guys, what do you think will happen in "2010" ? ( i see many are worried about friggin 2012 seems to me you need to get through 2009 and 2010 1st.)<br /><br />Obama will get the real healthcare we all want. I will finally get my own trailer. There will be more global climate change refugees. There will be more company closings and start-ups. People will be born. People will die. The first thing on the list is wishful thinking, but I am fairly... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:06:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8316663 Answer to Is 2012 really going to happen? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8316606 Is 2012 really going to happen?<br /><br />It will happen after 2011 and before 2013. If you knew for sure that the world would end, what would you do different? Go ahead and do it now. No one knows what tomorrow may bring. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:59:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8316606 Answer to Christains and other `believers` seem to be allowed to walk up to me and tell me that if I do not `believe` I will go to hell and only bring ´bad` things to this planet. They call it freedom of speech but how is it not just pure provocation? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8316586 Christains and other `believers` seem to be allowed to walk up to me and tell me that if I do not `believe` I will go to hell and only bring ´bad` things to this planet. They call it freedom of speech but how is it not just pure provocation?<br /><br />I get that too. As an atheist and as a liberal. I try not to let it provoke me, but if provoked, I as if they are proud of the work they are doing, then remind them that pride is a deadly sin and say &#039;see you in hell&#039;. Or I simply say &#039;and your point is?&quot; This really get... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:55:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8316586 Answer to Is it just me or have most of the questions on AB become to boring to answer? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8314318 Is it just me or have most of the questions on AB become to boring to answer?<br /><br />There are days, even weeks, when it seems that way, but then it turns around. At least that has been my experience. When it seems like that I check my friends list. Usually find something pretty good there that I missed. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:48:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8314318 Answer to Has anyone watched any of the Zeitgeist movies, what did you think? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8314304 Has anyone watched any of the Zeitgeist movies, what did you think?<br /><br />Awesome - definitely gave me a lot to think about. I have tried to watch the refuted but fell asleep. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:45:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8314304 Answer to A question for 40-somethings and above: Do you know how to download music to an MP3 player? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8314148 A question for 40-somethings and above: Do you know how to download music to an MP3 player?<br /><br />49+ - yep...I dl music and books. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:05:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8314148 Answer to Which soda do you think tastes best even when it has lost its fizz? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8314106 Which soda do you think tastes best even when it has lost its fizz?<br /><br />Pepsi Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:58:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8314106 Answer to Is it worth studying 4 years in high school, than 4 in university, just so we can get a job at an office. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8312621 Is it worth studying 4 years in high school, than 4 in university, just so we can get a job at an office.<br /><br />No. But it is worth it to give yourself options. Who can say what knowledge you will need at some future point in time? Who can say what new experience you gain from being in school will present itself to you? You might end up in an office, but it would be your choice. If you don&#039;t... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:16:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8312621 Answer to Our Miss Anubis, one of the sweetest ladies to be found anywhere, has made Swami!!! Would you like to join her party and tell her "Great Job!"? WOOOHOOOO!!! You go, girl!!! http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8311721 Our Miss Anubis, one of the sweetest ladies to be found anywhere, has made Swami!!! Would you like to join her party and tell her "Great Job!"? WOOOHOOOO!!! You go, girl!!!<br /><br />&quot;Great Job!&quot; WOOOHOOOO!!! You go, girl!!! ^_^ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:33:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8311721 Answer to Most scientists are not religious, what does this tell you? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8310068 Most scientists are not religious, what does this tell you?<br /><br />Who said? When did they take that poll? Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:29:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8310068 Answer to Whatcha think bout smokin a big fat Joint? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8296523 Whatcha think bout smokin a big fat Joint?<br /><br />I&#039;ll bring the munchies and the wine. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:14:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8296523 Answer to Can atheists be friends with believers? Do you have any such friend? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8290684 Can atheists be friends with believers? Do you have any such friend?<br /><br />Yes - my Christian friends are ones who do not try to &#039;save&#039; me. We can talk about religion. If the subject gets too intense though, we do change the subject. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:16:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8290684 Answer to If your grandparents gave you the Holy Bible would you read it and treasure it? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8290647 If your grandparents gave you the Holy Bible would you read it and treasure it?<br /><br />They gave me mine, I have read it, and still treasure it as a gift from their heart. I am a happy atheist now but that does not detract from the love it was given with. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:10:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8290647 Answer to Serious question: Even if you're an environmentalist (as I am), have you considered the possibility that global warming might be a good thing? Warmer temps= less heating fuel needed, better environment for plants, and in turn more oxygen... etc etc. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8290585 Serious question: Even if you're an environmentalist (as I am), have you considered the possibility that global warming might be a good thing? Warmer temps= less heating fuel needed, better environment for plants, and in turn more oxygen... etc etc.<br /><br />Global warming is sort of a misnomer which is being changed to the phrase &#039;Global Climate Change&#039;. I used to think warming would be a good thing for all the reasons you mentioned. But then I found out it also means the melting of the icecaps, and if that happened the state I lived in,... Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:01:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8290585 Answer to Are you worried that you won't have enough money for christmas? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8287619 Are you worried that you won't have enough money for christmas?<br /><br />I finally learned a while back, that Christmas will only cost as much money as I have. So...no, I don&#039;t worry. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:05:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8287619 Answer to What is the most boring thing you have ever seen? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8287394 What is the most boring thing you have ever seen?<br /><br />My ex playing pool. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:25:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8287394 Answer to What item or thing do you own the most of? (mine is belts ) http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8287306 What item or thing do you own the most of? (mine is belts )<br /><br />Socks. I have 3 pair of shoes and at least 20 pair of socks. Different colors, lengths, &amp; weights. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:13:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8287306 Answer to Who else agrees that there is a distinct smell from rain?...and that it smells great http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8287230 Who else agrees that there is a distinct smell from rain?...and that it smells great<br /><br />It is the ozone. I love the smell of it. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:02:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8287230 Answer to After countless times of meeting men that treat you wrong? Should you just give up? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8287005 After countless times of meeting men that treat you wrong? Should you just give up?<br /><br />Choices; either join a group or get private therapy to understand why you are attracted to these guys, or spend some time alone until you figure out why you are attracted to these guys, or decide that alone is easier. Up to you. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:26:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8287005 Answer to How do you deal with a psychiatrist who wants to put you on meds for an illness, but yet when you say you don't want or need medication because they make you too "out of it" thay get angry and say it's "non-compliance"? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8286964 How do you deal with a psychiatrist who wants to put you on meds for an illness, but yet when you say you don't want or need medication because they make you too "out of it" thay get angry and say it's "non-compliance"?<br /><br />Meds may be called for, but if you do not want them, and have not been Baker acted, most states have patient&#039;s rights laws. If your state has such a law, you have the right to refuse treatment. If the psychiatrist gets angry, that is his problem. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:19:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8286964 Answer to Alcohol; if you drink lots regularly digesting it wears out or poison's you slowly over time, massive amounts kill you quickly. So why are non-drinkers forced to subsidize the "socialized" health care costs of voluntary/self inflicted damage? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8282809 Alcohol; if you drink lots regularly digesting it wears out or poison's you slowly over time, massive amounts kill you quickly. So why are non-drinkers forced to subsidize the "socialized" health care costs of voluntary/self inflicted damage?<br /><br />For the same reason non-violent people are force to subsidize war. We pay taxes. If you don&#039;t like how your taxes are spent, write your congressman. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:58:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8282809 Answer to Why dosn't america make marijuana legal? they can make laws alongside it. and so many people smoke it. it would make a whole new set of jobs. it might even help fix the economy. and its fun... sometimes http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8282759 Why dosn't america make marijuana legal? they can make laws alongside it. and so many people smoke it. it would make a whole new set of jobs. it might even help fix the economy. and its fun... sometimes<br /><br />We (children of the 60&#039;s) have been asking that question for 40+ years. The only answer we have been able to come up with is that there is more profit for organized crime and law enforcement than there would be if it was legalized. It makes too much sense for it to be legal under the same... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:50:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8282759 Answer to 12 million criminals to become instant citizens if Democrats get their way. OK by you? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8282689 12 million criminals to become instant citizens if Democrats get their way. OK by you?<br /><br />If we are talking about illegal immigrants, I have long taken this stand. There are 4 groups. 1- Economic or political refugees - would be the ones who came here for a better life 2- Incidental - which would be the children who had no choice but to come with their parents. 3- Abducted - would... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:40:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8282689 Answer to In three words or less, how would you describe your emotional stability? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8282295 In three words or less, how would you describe your emotional stability?<br /><br />Shaky at best ^_^ Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:29:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8282295 Answer to Bitchy aduly girls in twenties why do they do it? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8279703 Bitchy aduly girls in twenties why do they do it?<br /><br />They do it because they can, because guys put up with it. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:18:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8279703