http://www.answerbag.com/profile/20740 New Answerbag answers from riffraff814 Tue, 29 May 2012 08:33:16 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 08:33:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25692 As soon as I finish having sex with my husband, I start leaking the ejaculate. I heard the sperm stays from 3-5 days in women, so why am I leaking?<br /><br />What you probably heard was that sperm can live for 3-5 days inside a woman. However, gravity will cause the ejaculate to run downwards. The only way to avoid leaking is to make sure that &quot;down&quot; is towards the inside -- i.e. raise your pelvis up. Mon, 18 Jul 2005 12:25:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25692 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25686 How do I know if I need glasses? Could I be straining my eyes to see clearly and think it's normal?<br /><br />The best way to know if you need glasses is to go to an eye doctor and have an eye examination performed. Mon, 18 Jul 2005 11:33:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25686 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25674 I am underweight but think I am fat and want to lose more weight. What do I do?<br /><br />You should go see your doctor. He or she should be able to talk to you about what a realistic weight is for you, and how to tone up the weight you do have. In addition, if you seriously have a body image problem, perhaps you should seek a good weight therapist who can help you adjust your... Mon, 18 Jul 2005 09:53:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25674 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23666 Do you have to pay to wirelessly connect to the internet at Starbucks?<br /><br />Yes. Currently Starbucks contracts with AT&amp;T T-mobile wireless. They have 3 subscription plans at the moment -- day pass, limited number of hours/month, and unlimited numbers of hours/month. Sat, 18 Jun 2005 12:38:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23666 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23665 Is an ISP like MSN or Yahoo the same as a web browser like Firefox and Internet Explorer?<br /><br />No, ISPs are the way you connect your computer to the internet (dialing in to their servers or using broadband cable or DSL to connect to their servers). Firefox and Internet Explorer are 2 pieces of software you use to look at the World Wide Web, a part of the internet. Sat, 18 Jun 2005 10:46:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23665 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22291 In average, how many calories per hour are burnt during an active brain activity (exams, etc)?<br /><br />This will vary according to your body weight and your metabolic rate. But, somewhere on the order of 20 cal/hour more than just sitting there, mindlessly watching TV. Mon, 30 May 2005 22:15:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22291 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22289 Why is smoking methamphetamine so much more addictive than any other forms of doing it?<br /><br />This is actually true of virtually any drug that can be smoked or otherwise ingested. If you need to eat the drug (pot brownies, opium plants, mushrooms), there&#039;s a time lapse between ingesting the drug and when it gets into your bloodstream, and then when it gets up to your brain for the... Mon, 30 May 2005 21:26:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22289 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22288 Does methamphetamine affect people differently than all other controlled substances?<br /><br />Methamphetamine is the only substance that does exactly what it does. Different people experience different things, with meth, and with any other drug. That said, some effects can be mimicked with other drugs. Cocaine gives a similar sense of euphoria and chattiness. Pot gives a similar sense... Mon, 30 May 2005 21:20:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22288 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22287 Is methamphetamine the only "man-made" illegal substance?<br /><br />No. There are many others. LSD, DMT, GHB, ketamine, and a whole spectrum of &quot;designer&quot; drugs. Mon, 30 May 2005 21:18:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22287 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22286 At night, I prefer my bedrooms (on the 2nd floor) to be cooler than the rest of the house. But the 2nd floor tends to be much warmer than the 1st floor, and my AC has to run excessively to keep the bedrooms cool at night. What can I do?<br /><br />Move your bedroom to the 1st floor. You&#039;re running into a law of physics. Namely, heat rises. If you want your bedroom to be cool, make it as low as possible. Mon, 30 May 2005 21:01:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22286 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22235 Is a duck-billed platypus classed as a mammal even though it lays eggs? If so, is it the only mammal that lays eggs?<br /><br />Actually, a duck-billed platypus is classed as a monotreme. A rather primitive form of mammal. Largely because it feeds its young with milk. Sun, 29 May 2005 14:52:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22235 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22222 I was arrested for statutory rape. The father now wants to drop the charges, but the D.A. says it's too late. Is there anything I can do to have the charges dropped?<br /><br />You can hire a lawyer to find out if you can have the charges dropped. ETA: Then your answer is &quot;no&quot;. Perhaps next time you&#039;ll ask her age first. Sun, 29 May 2005 10:07:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22222 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22221 Are you considered married or not married after filing for divorce but divorce is not final?<br /><br />You continue to be legally married until the divorce is finalized. There is a state of &quot;legal separation&quot; which can be entered into where you remain married, but there is some acknowledgement of the status of separation. I&#039;m not sure if you have to file for that specifically or if... Sun, 29 May 2005 09:40:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22221 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22218 If a women is having regular periods, does that mean she is not pregnant? Also when do periods usually stop afer pregnancy, the first month itself?<br /><br />Generally, periods stop while a woman is pregnant. However, there are some cases where a woman bleeds when her period would have come, even though she is pregnant. Sometimes as long as 3 months into the pregnancy. So having a period isn&#039;t necessarily a sign that the woman is not pregnant. ... Sun, 29 May 2005 09:07:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22218 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22192 What happened to the moles on Obi-wan's forehead between Revenge of the Sith and New Hope?<br /><br />The sun on Tatooine burned them off. Sat, 28 May 2005 17:09:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22192 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22191 Does the motorola v265 have a light sensor? My keypad light keeps going out.<br /><br />Most phones have a light behind their keypad that times out after 30 seconds or so. This may be what&#039;s happening on your phone. Sat, 28 May 2005 16:53:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22191 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22183 In Windows 98, Outlook Express, in the In Box are 4000 e-mails. How can I delete most of them but not all of them, saving the 25 most current only?<br /><br />Select all the emails (Ctrl-A). Then while holding down the Ctrl key, click again on the emails you want to save. This should &quot;un-highlight&quot; them. Once you have un-highlighted the ones you want to save, you can press Delete, and the rest should go away. Another way would be to go to... Sat, 28 May 2005 14:48:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22183 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22182 How can I design a program that allows one computer to control another without using the Internet?<br /><br />In order for one computer to control another, the computers have to be connected in some way. Unless the computers are in the same room, you will need to use the Internet to connect them. So, the simplistic answer would be, &quot;You can&#039;t.&quot; If you&#039;re speaking about two... Sat, 28 May 2005 14:30:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22182 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22139 I heard someone say something about seeing "a sperm sponge sucking on a cancer stick." What does this mean?<br /><br />A &quot;cancer stick&quot; is often a cigarette. A &quot;sperm sponge&quot; would almost certainly refer to a woman who was likely of low morals. So possibly they were referring to a prostitute smoking a cigarette, or something similar. Fri, 27 May 2005 20:57:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22139 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22138 How many ounces should a 3 to 4 month old baby should be eating?<br /><br />The general rule of thumb with formula is that a baby should have about 2.5 ounces per pound of body weight per day. So, say your baby weighs 12 pounds, then you&#039;d want to feed her 30 ounces of formula a day. Now, since this is in the breastfeeding section, the answer may be different.... Fri, 27 May 2005 20:50:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22138 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22137 My 3 month baby will not take the bottle unless she is tired and starving. And next day she just won't. Will she ever take the bottlle outside of exhaustion and extreme hunger? I tried several nipples.<br /><br />Babies who are used to breastfeeding often don&#039;t want a bottle, because they like the closeness with the mother during feeding time. Some babies don&#039;t ever take to a bottle. Most do, though. Here&#039;s what my lactation counselor recommended. Buy one type of nipple/bottle combo.... Fri, 27 May 2005 20:44:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22137 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22136 I have a quaker parrot. He is about 7 months old. I just got him three days ago. I can not get him out of the cage. He grabs on with his beak and feet for dear life. How do I get him out and train him?<br /><br />You shouldn&#039;t be grabbing him. It won&#039;t help. You need to earn his trust. Some ways to begin to do this are: 1) sit quietly in the same room with him so he gets to know you. 2) tap a pencil on a table in a rhythm. See if he taps his beak back at you. 3) bob your head up and... Fri, 27 May 2005 20:32:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22136 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21667 What is a Siamese connection?<br /><br />Just a guess, but perhaps it&#039;s a &quot;y-shaped connector&quot;? Something that has one input, and two outputs... Sun, 22 May 2005 08:19:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21667 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21666 Does spanking your children teach them that violence is okay to utilize when you are mad and frustrated?<br /><br />Yes. Especially when you&#039;re bigger than the person you&#039;re hitting. ETA: No, really, sleeppro (betcha you&#039;re all about cry-it-out, too). Hitting children is not the most effective way to teach them anything. Sun, 22 May 2005 08:11:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21666 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21644 Can a Greek ever be a Jew?<br /><br />Yes. While it&#039;s true that most Greek people are Greek Orthodox, there is no law requiring that all Greek people be that religion. ETA: Well, you are in the religion category. I&#039;d expect answers to have to do with religion. If you meant that, then you should have asked it. As it is,... Sat, 21 May 2005 22:29:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21644 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21642 I've heard that the streets in New York City are numbered in a certain way. How are they numbered and how do you figure out your way around? I'm new to the city and I am having trouble figuring out my way around!<br /><br />The best way to find your way around is to buy a map. In Manhattan, the streets run east-west and the avenues run north-south. So, you can have the corner of 5th and 6th, but one will be a street and one will be an avenue. Sat, 21 May 2005 21:39:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21642 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21640 If we feel pain to stop us from doing something that may cause us death or injury and we are meant to procreate in order to keep the human race going, why is giving birth so painful?<br /><br />The average normal human birth isn&#039;t that painful, and it is quite unlikely to cause death or even minor injury. ETA: Perhaps it&#039;s not an incredible boat load of fun in an attempt to keep our species from over-running the planet and depleting it of all its natural resources? Sort... Sat, 21 May 2005 20:52:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21640 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21639 What difference between sandstone and quartzite?<br /><br />Quartzite is quartz-rich sandstone that has been hardened by temperature and pressure and metamorphosed into quartzite. Sat, 21 May 2005 20:48:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21639 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21638 Are a babies breasts supposed to stick out and feel like two little marbles?<br /><br />If you are concerned about your child, you should really go to your pediatrician and have it checked out. It&#039;s possible that you are feeling entirely normal tissue. Some babies have fat deposits there, while others don&#039;t. Sat, 21 May 2005 20:02:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21638 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21623 Are stereotypes true?<br /><br />Sometimes you will meet someone who fits a physical description and exhibits a behavior that is stereotypically assigned to people with that physical description. Like &quot;red-heads are passionate&quot;. Not all red-heads will be passionate. But you might very well encounter some red-heads who... Sat, 21 May 2005 11:50:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21623 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21621 My 19 year old son dumped his girlfriend for another girl. How do I explain to him a better way of treating his girlfriends? I hate to see him mistreat women (like his father) and I hate to see these girls keep putting up with his abuse.<br /><br />Just dumping one girl for another isn&#039;t necessarily abusive. Also, it&#039;s possible that your perceptions of his actions are colored by your interactions with his father. The best way for him to learn how to treat his girlfriends is for them to teach him. There&#039;s not much you can do... Sat, 21 May 2005 11:47:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21621 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21620 My 19 year old son lives at home, does not pay rent but does help out around the house. He is doing poorly at school, GPA 1.7. What can I do to get my son to do better in school, to make something of his life, to change his direction?<br /><br />Tell him he gets to pay rent every month his GPA is below 2.5. And he gets to get a job to pay that rent. Sat, 21 May 2005 11:45:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21620 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21618 How much formula should an 8 month old 17lb baby girl be taking in a day?<br /><br />The answer to this will vary according to how much solid food the girl is eating as well. Your pediatrician will be the best source of information on this topic. Your baby should probably be eating 2-3 meals a day of solid food and having somewhere between 20-30 oz. of formula. But those are very... Sat, 21 May 2005 11:42:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21618 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21617 My dog returned home from a stay at the kennel. He's not as playful and happy as usual, and his bark seems hoarse. What happened?<br /><br />It&#039;s likely that your dog missed you while you were gone and barked a lot, explaining the hoarseness. Also, your dog may not be sure you&#039;re home to stay, explaining the reticence about playing. Kenda7 is right, kennel cough is quite likely as well. Seems like he/she grades a bit... Sat, 21 May 2005 11:23:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21617 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21616 Can a person be considered hip and cool if they don't have tattoos and piercings?<br /><br />Hip and cool are much more strongly related to state of mind than appearances. So, yes. Sat, 21 May 2005 10:20:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21616 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21613 How can you legally correspond and make friends with the celebrity of your choice without harassing the celebrity or being rude?<br /><br />You legally correspond by sending letters to the publicist of the celebrity. Making friends with them is much harder. Remember, although you have seen them in movies or on TV, you don&#039;t actually know anything about their personality from those. You can read interviews with them in magazines,... Sat, 21 May 2005 10:01:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21613 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21612 Why do I sometimes get a black screen on my 2-year-old Toshiba TV that repeats the line "<http://>[n:Default Web Site][e]"? It only shows up on some channels, NOT all channels! We have Cablevision service in Westchester, NY.<br /><br />This is almost certainly an issue with your cable provider, not your TV set. Sat, 21 May 2005 09:44:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21612 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21606 Is it more worth it to buy a thumbdrive rather than a portable drive?<br /><br />It depends on what you need portable storage for. If you&#039;re just carrying around a few files or small programs, you might find that it&#039;s cheaper to buy a thumbdrive. If you&#039;re carrying around your entire music collection or a whole operating system, then it&#039;ll be more... Sat, 21 May 2005 08:18:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21606 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/20849 What can you do in order to make your butt or glutes bigger?<br /><br />You can take a form of martial arts that involves a lot of kicking. This will tone and increase your glutes. Thu, 05 May 2005 22:06:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/20849 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/20083 Is it possible to have PMS while pregnant?<br /><br />It&#039;s possible to be really emotional and have physical symptoms like bloating while you&#039;re pregnant. It wouldn&#039;t be PMS, however, because it&#039;s due to the hormones associated with pregnancy, not the hormones associated with your period. Sun, 24 Apr 2005 17:31:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/20083 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/20028 The network says, "the program starts at 8:00, 7:00 central and mountain time." What is the purpose of this? Why do the middle time zones have to watch the program an hour earlier?<br /><br />The answer my father gave me when I asked him this question many years ago was this. The central time zone is composed largely of farmers, or at least it was historically. So they get up earlier and go to bed earlier. Thus they get their prime time TV earlier. The coasts are full of business... Sat, 23 Apr 2005 21:20:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/20028 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/20026 Why are malted milks no longer sold in malt shops?<br /><br />The malt shops I frequent still have malted milks. Other places, like Baskin Robbins often have some malt in the back, even if it&#039;s not on the menu. Many people don&#039;t like the taste of malt, so it&#039;s not well advertised even when it is available. Sat, 23 Apr 2005 19:09:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/20026 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19060 Which countries were ruled at one time by the French goverment?<br /><br />Also, please note that http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/4300 has a comprehensive list of African countries that were at some time ruled by the French. Mon, 11 Apr 2005 11:38:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19060 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/484979 What is a phylactery?<br /><br />From WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003) n : (Judaism) either of two small leather cases containing texts from the Hebrew Scriptures (known collectively as tefillin); traditionally worn (on the forehead and the left arm) by Jewish men during morning prayer [syn: ... Sat, 09 Apr 2005 17:19:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/484979 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18945 Why is it that after losing weight steadily I can't seem to lose anymore? Is there anything I can do to lose more weight?<br /><br />You, my friend, have reached a plateau. This is the archnemesis of all dieters. Things to do to get off a plateau: 1) Eat more. Sounds crazy, but sometimes eating more for a day or two, then going back to the diet will confuse your body into thinking there&#039;s more good food coming, so your... Sat, 09 Apr 2005 16:53:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18945 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18944 I’m planning a trip to Thailand and a Thai friend warned me not to go to any bars because the Thai waitresses practice black magic to secure a wealthy Westerner. Is this common knowledge?<br /><br />It may be a common rumor, but I don&#039;t think it&#039;s common knowledge. Thai waitresses are often very chatty. Part of it is that they like to practice their English. Another part of it is that they like to get big tips. Some waitresses (and waiters) express interest in moving to America.... Sat, 09 Apr 2005 16:47:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18944 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18942 How can I tell if my child just has baby fat or if she is overweight?<br /><br />It depends a lot on how old your child is, how active she is, and how long she&#039;s had the baby fat. Infants can&#039;t be overweight. They need all the chub they can get to grow. Once they become toddlers, they should have gone through several growth cycles where they lean out, then chub back... Sat, 09 Apr 2005 16:42:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18942 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18941 My cat had babies, but it was not normal. They all had moved away from her and were cold. The only time that my cat would go around her kittens is when I showed interest. All the kittens died the following day. Why?<br /><br />First-time mother cats sometimes don&#039;t know what to do with their kittens. It&#039;s also possible that the mother cat didn&#039;t have any milk for the kittens, which would lead quickly to their death if you didn&#039;t step in and feed them for her. Sat, 09 Apr 2005 16:38:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18941 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18940 How is the official name of a Pope chosen?<br /><br />Once the Pope is elected by the Cardinals, the Pope is allowed to choose his own official name. He will usually choose a name from a previous Pope, thereby implying that his time as Pope will result in similar teachings as the previous Pope. If the new Pope chooses a new name, then he is likely... Sat, 09 Apr 2005 16:36:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18940 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18696 What causes chewing gum to be so sticky?<br /><br />Gum base is the sticky ingredient. It used to be natural, from the chicle tree (hence the brand name Chiclets). Also resins from different trees have been used. Nowadays, it&#039;s made in vats in factories, from some natural ingredients and some man-made ingredients. Wed, 06 Apr 2005 16:12:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18696 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18666 As a foreign student, how can I find a sponsor or scholarship for college in the US?<br /><br />According to http://www.foreignborn.com/study_in_us/8-paying4school.htm, some schools have special programs for foreign students, such as Lewis &amp; Clark College in Portland, Oregon. http://www.iefa.org/ has information for international students.... Wed, 06 Apr 2005 11:37:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18666 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18662 When I'm not in the room, my 2 year old picks up and plays with things he knows he's not allowed to. How can I keep him from doing this?<br /><br />You can&#039;t. A 2 year old is pretty much hard-wired to test boundaries and limits. Anything you won&#039;t let him do is something that he desperately wants to do. Even more so because you restrict it. Possible solutions are: 1) babyproof whatever room you&#039;re going to leave him in... Wed, 06 Apr 2005 11:09:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18662 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18660 Are there any natural remedies for coughing that is safe for toddlers? It is not a cold, the doctor says it is allergies or asthma.<br /><br />If the coughing seems to be due to dryness, sometimes using a humidifier in the room where the toddler sleeps can ease their breathing during the night. Also using it during the day can be helpful, but not as effective as the toddler is likely to move around much more, and the humidifier... Wed, 06 Apr 2005 11:05:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18660 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18603 I had sex with my boyfriend 3 days in a row, and I can take more but he can't. Why is that?<br /><br />Probably because you have a higher sex drive or libido than he does. Different people have different levels of sexual desire. An important part of any relationship is communicating about this. Tue, 05 Apr 2005 18:46:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18603 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18339 What should you do if your child wants to see what it's like to suck on your breasts?<br /><br />If your child is curious because he or she has just been exposed to breastfeeding (a perfectly natural and acceptable use of breasts), you have a couple of choices. You can either explain to the child that he or she is too old, and only babies get to breastfeed. Or, if you happen to be the one... Sat, 02 Apr 2005 20:22:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18339 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18338 I just washed a new jacket (it is washable) with elastic cuffs, and the elastic stretched. Now the sleeves fall down over my hands. Is there any way to "freshen" the elastic to make it tight again?<br /><br />Once elastic has been stretched out, it is (I believe) impossible to get it to recoil, or be tight again. You could replace the elastic, however. Sat, 02 Apr 2005 20:08:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18338 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18337 Why do cordless landline phones have a short and limited range, but cellphones do not?<br /><br />Cordless landline phones are limited in range because they can only communicate with their base station, as opposed to cellphones which can communicate with multiple cell phone towers. The base station of a cordless landline phone doesn&#039;t use as much power, because household appliances are... Sat, 02 Apr 2005 20:06:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18337 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18335 What should I look for when buying a mobile (laptop) computer?<br /><br />Another thing to try out is the keyboard. Is it wide enough for your hands to feel comfortable typing on it? Most laptops are tortuous for constant use, but you should be able to type for half an hour before giving up. Sat, 02 Apr 2005 19:41:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18335 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18322 I'm allergic to cats. What can be done to reduce cat allergens when I visit cat-friendly homes?<br /><br />Something that none of the previous answers have covered is to try to sit in a hard chair. Sofas and comfy chairs are more likely to have embedded cat danders. Whereas dining room type chairs are less likely to be so affected -- you could dust it off prior to sitting on it, if it has cat hair on it. Sat, 02 Apr 2005 14:14:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18322 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18320 What kind of pet birds can tolerate being home alone for most of the day, like to be handled, and can be taught how to speak?<br /><br />Most birds that enjoy being home alone for most of the day won&#039;t like to be handled. And most birds that like to be handled won&#039;t tolerate being home alone for most of the day. I found my sun conure tolerated me going to work during the day, but she wasn&#039;t nearly as easily... Sat, 02 Apr 2005 12:06:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18320 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18319 Every time I try to play with my African Gray Parrot, he throws up and gags a lot. Why does he do this?<br /><br />Similar to the earlier question about why a pet parrot is throwing up, your parrot is probably flirting with you. This is a way that male parrots show their worthiness as a mate to female parrots in the wild. You could take the parrot to an avian vet to make sure there&#039;s nothing they can... Sat, 02 Apr 2005 11:42:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18319 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18318 Should we use our gas fireplace when our parrot is in the same room?<br /><br />In general, because parrots and other birds are so sensitive to particles in the air, I would avoid using the gas fireplace while the parrot is present. Since it is gas, rather than wood, there would be much less smoke, which would make it ok for the parrot. However, the simple expedient of... Sat, 02 Apr 2005 11:40:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18318 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18317 What does it mean when my parrots are jumping and flying in their cage?<br /><br />It can mean they are happy. It can also mean they need more exercise and attention. Sat, 02 Apr 2005 11:37:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18317 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18316 What are some pros and cons of installing solar panels?<br /><br />These are just some. I&#039;m sure there are more on both sides. Pros: lower electricity bills, less pollution, self-sufficiency Cons: large initial capital expenditure, solar panels need replacement on a certain schedule -- which often cancels out the advances made on lower electricity... Sat, 02 Apr 2005 11:34:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18316 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18033 My girlfriend is breaking up with me because of her parents. How can I convince her that she should break up with me if she wants to, but not just because somebody tells her to?<br /><br />This is a sticky one. You are correct that she should break up with you for her own reasons. But what if her reasons are that going out with you is causing strife with her parents, and she&#039;d prefer to minimize that strife? You don&#039;t mention how old your girlfriend is. If she&#039;s... Wed, 30 Mar 2005 09:17:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18033 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18031 I had brake work done on my '98 Dodge Grand Caravan 6k ago and replaced the rotors. Now they say they are warped and need to be resurfaced. I don't tow anything with my van. Is this possible so soon after I had the rotors replaced?<br /><br />Yes. Resurfacing of rotors is much less intrusive than total rotor replacement. Some brake systems eat through brake pads relatively quickly, while others warp rotors relatively quickly. Hondas, for instance, are notorious for rotor warping. Wed, 30 Mar 2005 09:10:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18031 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18029 Is there a holy city or site for the Islamic religion? Where is it?<br /><br />Mecca and Medina are the primary holy cities for Islam. They are both in Saudi Arabia. Wed, 30 Mar 2005 09:07:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18029 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18028 What are some basic beliefs of Islam?<br /><br />According to http://www.islam101.com Belief in Islam means 1. Belief in One God, Allah in Arabic. 2. Belief in all of God&#039;s messengers. Belief in Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) as His last messenger. 3. Belief in all the books sent down to His prophets. These books... Wed, 30 Mar 2005 09:03:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18028 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18027 Who is the founder of the Islam religion?<br /><br />According to http://www.islam101.com, Muhammed (pbuh) received divine revelations (recorded as the Koran) over 23 years in the seventh century Christian Era. Wed, 30 Mar 2005 09:01:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18027 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18026 Who is the founder of the Islam religion?<br /><br />The Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) is generally seen as collecting the beliefs and rules which codify Islam. According to http://www.islam101.com Muhammed (pbuh) was born in Makkah, a city in the present-day Saudi Arabia in 570 C.E. He is a direct descendant of Prophet Ishmael, the first son of... Wed, 30 Mar 2005 08:59:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18026 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18025 Is there an Islamic version of God? Who or what is it?<br /><br />Allah is the generally recognized construct in the Islamic religion that corresponds to the construct of God in the Christian religion. Wed, 30 Mar 2005 08:54:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18025 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18023 Is nonalcoholic Bitburger Drive beer fattening?<br /><br />Anything is fattening, assuming it has calories and is consumed in large enough quantities. Non-alcoholic beer is simply that. It&#039;s non-alcoholic. It&#039;s often, in fact, sweeter than regular beer. Thus it has more carbohydrate calories. It does have less alcohol calories, though. ... Wed, 30 Mar 2005 08:52:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18023 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17866 Why are there 65 teams in the NCAA basketball tournament?<br /><br />According to http://www.dimeoschneider.com/ncaatrivia.htm (or, rather, the google cache of the page): Since 2001, the NCAA men&#039;s basketball tournament had an odd number of teams, 65. Here&#039;s why: For years, the tournament included 30 conference champions and 34 invitees. A new... Sun, 27 Mar 2005 20:41:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17866 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17865 Could the Olsen twins actually be Polar-Body (or half-identical) twins?<br /><br />It is possible that they are polar-body twins. It is also possible that they are not. About the only way to answer that question for sure would be for both of them to have their genetic markers read, to see how similar they are. Sun, 27 Mar 2005 20:36:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17865 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17864 I heard that the makers of Seroquel are facing a lawsuit because it causes diabetes, is this true?<br /><br />It does appear that there is a class-action lawsuit filed against Astra-Zeneca, the makers of Seroquel, due to the high rate of type II diabetes in the user population. http://www.seroquelclassaction.com/ has more information. Sun, 27 Mar 2005 20:28:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17864 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17796 I have a dependent and I am a volunteer and part time student, but I was unemployed during 2004. Do I still qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit?<br /><br />You must have earned income sometime in the 2004 calendar year to qualify for the EITC. If you were unemployed the entire year, then no, you don&#039;t qualify. Sat, 26 Mar 2005 15:44:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17796 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17791 I have a 2003 GMC Sierra. The dome light doesn't work. I have changed the light bulb, and all of the fuses are good. What else could it be?<br /><br />Other choices involve the switch which is supposed to activate the dome light, and the wiring which should carry the current. You can check the wiring with a continuity meter. Sat, 26 Mar 2005 11:13:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17791 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17739 I like a girl that is a friend of the family. How do I ask her out on a date without looking like a fool?<br /><br />In a straightforward manner. Decide what you want to go do -- dinner, movie, walk in the park, coffee at a coffeeshop. Then ask her &quot;would you like to go do *insert activity here* with me?&quot; The big thing for &quot;not looking like a fool&quot;, I&#039;ve found, is to not have all... Fri, 25 Mar 2005 21:24:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17739 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17652 When a game show contestant wins a prize that's too big to take on a plane, how do they get it home?<br /><br />They can ship it cross-country using USPS or UPS. It&#039;s quite possible that the actual prize is not at the studio where the game show occurs but needs to be shipped somewhere anyway. Contestants don&#039;t receive the prizes they won until after the episode they were on airs. So, it... Wed, 23 Mar 2005 17:34:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17652 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17639 Is it safe to use all natural clumping pine kitty litter in a parrot cage?<br /><br />If it is truly all natural, then it should be ok. The &quot;clumping&quot; in the name makes me think there&#039;s a bit more to it than simply pine shavings. Chemicals, particularly perfumes, can be quite harmful to a parrot. Also, if the litter is dusty, that could also be harmful. Parrot... Wed, 23 Mar 2005 09:21:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17639 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17638 I'm 16. When I play football, I sometimes twist my ankle very seriously. Will my ankles get stronger as I get older?<br /><br />No. Aging will, if anything, make your joints weaker, rather than stronger. As you get older, if you exercise the muscles around the joint, you can sometimes take the stress off of the joint. If you play football for your school team, perhaps your coach could give you some exercises to... Wed, 23 Mar 2005 09:19:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17638 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17625 My boyfriend's ex used him to get pregnant before they broke up. How do I tell my parents about his child?<br /><br />In a straightforward manner. &quot;Oh, yes, Bob has a child from a previous relationship. He has partial custody, and the child is an absolute treasure.&quot; or &quot;Well, yes, Bob actually does have a child from a previous relationship. Sadly the mother moved out of state, so he... Tue, 22 Mar 2005 20:50:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17625 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17624 What part of the United States has the fewest mountains?<br /><br />The Great Plains is the flattest area of the United States. Tue, 22 Mar 2005 20:38:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17624 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17623 Is it legal for an employer to make you take a drug test before you're hired? Do they have to say exactly what they are testing for?<br /><br />It is, indeed, legal for an employer to make passing a drug test a condition of employment. Your right to privacy isn&#039;t being trampled because if you want to retain the privacy, you don&#039;t try to get the job. An employer that is drug testing probably is testing for all the common... Tue, 22 Mar 2005 20:32:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17623 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17618 What causes Saturn's hundreds of rings to be distinguishably separate?<br /><br />Shepherding moons. Gravitational effects from the moon help keep the edges of the rings sharp. Frankied -- have you spoken with Goldreich and informed him of this? He&#039;d be mighty surprised to learn that. http://www2.jpl.nasa.gov/saturn/faq.html#shepherd has more information about... Tue, 22 Mar 2005 18:42:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17618 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17617 How are the ISBN numbers on books determined?<br /><br />A publisher applies to the ISBN agency (in the U.S. http://www.isbn.org) for a publisher number. This number encodes what country the publisher is based in, and is unique for each publisher. The publisher may have multiple numbers, if more books are published than the number would allow for. ... Tue, 22 Mar 2005 18:33:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17617 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17614 How much is a Moto GP racing bike is worth? (Such as a Honda RCV 211V or a Ducati MotoGP Desmosedici)<br /><br />This is a difficult question to answer. Honda claims it spent over $1 million to develop the RCV211V. Is a single instance of the bike worth that, though? Perhaps, to the competition... I&#039;m not sure how much it costs to put together a new bike when one gets crashed, but it&#039;s probably... Tue, 22 Mar 2005 17:05:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17614 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17612 How heavy is too heavy for a person to be to race motorcycles?<br /><br />It really depends on what level you mean to race at. I have friends who race in a club league who are easily over 200 pounds. They&#039;re, of course, never going to be competitive at the national level, much less the international level. There isn&#039;t really an upper weight limit. Nor is... Tue, 22 Mar 2005 16:06:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17612 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17611 What is the difference between a Honda Spirit vt750cd and a Honda Spirit vt750dc?<br /><br />Only the Honda Spirit VT750DC is currently sold in America. It seems the VT750CD is an older model. It apparently had a Candy Orange/Orange Motif color scheme. It&#039;s possible the last two letters merely refer to different stock paint. Also, this isn&#039;t really a racing question. Tue, 22 Mar 2005 16:03:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17611 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17599 Is there a home remedy for a yeast infection in the mouth?<br /><br />Thrush, or a yeast infection in the mouth, is difficult to get rid of without resorting to a prescription anti-fungal. Some people have had success with a quick swab of gentian violet, but it should be used sparingly. Some research has shown a possible link between gentian violet and mouth... Tue, 22 Mar 2005 09:48:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17599 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17598 How do you stop the burning sensation when handling jalapenos?<br /><br />Either wear gloves while you&#039;re handling them, or immerse your hands in milk after you&#039;re finished handling them. Tue, 22 Mar 2005 09:44:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17598 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17597 Is slapping a 14 month old baby's hand an effective way teach them not to touch things that shouldn't be touched?<br /><br />Well, it will certainly teach them that it hurts to try to touch those things when you are around. One has to wonder what they think will happen when they touch them when you aren&#039;t around. Also, it teaches them that hitting is an effective and acceptable means of communication. A lesson... Tue, 22 Mar 2005 09:42:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17597 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17105 How can I create self-motivation to help me actually participate in regular exercise?<br /><br />You can tie the exercise to something you really want/need to do. For example, you aren&#039;t allowed to shower to go to work unless you go for a mile walk first. Probably you&#039;ll only try to pull that off for one day before you do the exercise and take a shower. But, honestly, the only... Mon, 14 Mar 2005 17:25:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17105 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17103 My husband's ex-wife has custody of the kids and he has vistation, can she move out of state without his permission?<br /><br />It depends on the terms of the divorce agreement. You should consult a lawyer. If your husband has a visitation agreement that involves weekends, then it&#039;s quite possible the mother cannot move without modifying the currently existing documents. However, if the move would result in a... Mon, 14 Mar 2005 17:22:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17103 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17102 During my marriage my ex and I had 2 children and also have joint custody of one that was not legally adopted by me. Do I have to pay child support for her too?<br /><br />The children you have to pay child support for will be enumerated in the child support agreement issued by the court during or after your divorce. If you are named as having partial custody of the girl in question, I would suspect that you would pay child support for her. If you are not named... Mon, 14 Mar 2005 17:19:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17102 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17101 I was ordered to pay child support for three children and now one of them no longer lives with my ex. What can I do reduce my payments to her?<br /><br />You will need to hire a lawyer and follow his advice. I believe that what you will do is go to court and petition to modify the child support agreement to reflect changed circumstances. But the lawyer will be very helpful in navigating this situation. Mon, 14 Mar 2005 17:17:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17101 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17100 What causes morning breath?<br /><br />Morning breath is caused by the byproducts of bacteria living in your mouth. These byproducts don&#039;t smell very good. You can avoid morning breath by brushing your teeth, flossing your teeth, and in particular, brushing your tongue (or scraping it with a tongue scraper) each night before... Mon, 14 Mar 2005 17:15:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17100 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17099 Is there a formula for determining how fast rain or snow falls?<br /><br />Things fall at an acceleration rate of 9.8 meters per second squared. (You&#039;re quite right, there isn&#039;t an html tag of superscript, I just wish there were.) This is the gravitational constant. Snow and rain will also be affected by such things as wind resistance, specifically gusts.... Mon, 14 Mar 2005 17:11:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17099 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16427 My 6 month old girl weighs 13 lbs. I bottle-feed her 4 oz. soy formula with one scoop of cereal, but she isn't gaining weight. What should I do?<br /><br />My daughter wanted more than 4 oz. formula at a time around 4 months. We jumped up to 6 oz. and also changed the nipple size to a faster flow. Perhaps your daughter is working too hard to get the formula out of the bottle and using energy that way. Also, speak with your doctor about whether... Wed, 02 Mar 2005 10:04:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16427 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16426 How can I perform a water birth at home?<br /><br />First you need to find out all the risks associated with having a birth outside of a hospital. For many people, these risks aren&#039;t that high. For some people, the risks are unacceptably high. It&#039;s a matter for you to decide. Once you&#039;ve decided you can accept the risks involved,... Wed, 02 Mar 2005 09:52:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/16426