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What evidence or proof would you need to believe that there is a deity?
I am in a quandary about this question.
If there were proof of a deity, then we would be forced to accept that God doesn't help us, really, until the afterlife. If not, then how could a loving God allow for so much pain? And, I'm not just talking about pain, I'm talking about children in the hands of pedophiles and serial killers. Sixty MILLION people burned and starved, plus...
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We have a new top level:"Illuminati", Who else but our friend Firebrand to be the first to reach that mark? Would you join me in congratulating her? Well done FB! : )
Better late than never to offer my sincere congratulations to you, Firebrand, for reaching the auspicious rank of 'Illuminati'. Oooooooo. Ahhhhhhhh.
You are a terrific and dedicated ABer and a true pillar of this little community.
My hat is off to you! My your presence continue to enlighten us all. :)
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Isn't it outrageous that Michelle Obama bears arms in the White House?
Oh, that brazen HUSSY! How much more can we be expected to take?? ;-P
Pretty arms, pretty skin, pretty lady. I'll take that purple dress over that puke green fuzzy thing Nancy Pelosi was wearing EVERY day of the week.
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Don't you just love Sean Hannity?
Riiiiight..... He's my hero.... I love him as much as I love the eight dismal years of the Bush admin.
He's just a pathetic little voice, still squeaking out, "Listen to ME. Listen to more of MEEEE! Look what me and mine have done for YOU, common man!" Yeah. Right.
I honestly do NOT understand what anyone sees in Fox News, unless you are one of the rich corporate...
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When you order breakfast at a restaurant, what kind of toast do you get?
Um. Biscuits! Smothered in country gravy, if I can get it. Otherwise, wheat toast, but I'm grumblin'....
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What kind of animal is living with you?
3 spoiled rotten cats. Yes. Rotten! We are mere staff, around here. ;)
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Who are some famous people that resemble animals?
I've always thought that Barbara Streisand looks like a lioness.
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Why do many cat foods contain grains and veggies? Are they used as a filler to hold costs down or did they forget they are carnivores?
OK. Tough question and many, many opinions on the 'correct' answer.
In nature, cats are primarily carnivores and do not eat grains, veggies, or fruits.
However, the overlooked fact is that the house cat's life rarely mimics the diet of the true design of the feline.
A truly wild feline eats a full animal, including hair, guts, and bones. They also regularly eat grass...
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Whats your favourite cut flower?
Gerber Daisies, or Gerbera. Wife's favorite. Very pretty.
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If you have a checking account - do you buy your checks from the bank or do you order them with the cute designs from an outside company?
I've done both, but in the last 2 years discovered that my own credit union now offers a choice of designs, as well as a list of customizable features on the checks they offer.
I was able to order 'humane society' check faces and add little 'avatars', for want of a better word, at the top of the checks, and also change the font.
So, other than cost, there is now...
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Americans! Have you visited www.watchingamerica.com? if yes what are you view about it?
I had never seen this site before your post, but find it very interesting. It is always good to get another point of view about American issues and news.
Thanks for the link! I've bookmarked it and will examine it more thoroughly.
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Can you guess my real name from my nickname?
O.J.?
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Hey Guys, I'm BACK!! My internet woes are finally over (long story...)! Did you MISS me? Shameless, bare-faced lying quite welcome! lol - I sure missed my fellow ABers! Geez, it's good to be back! P.S. Santy Claus really DOES exist! ;o)
KITTY!!! :)
While I haven't been around much at all lately, myself, you KNOW I've missed you!
SOOOO glad to see you back online, back from the depths of the dismal and abhorrent consumer 'lack of service' in that third world country known as Italy.
Thank you for keeping your anger in check and not shredding my toilet paper! I'm sure Santa noticed.
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Is it possible to get a good nights sleep flying economy on a long trip?
Not for me, it's not! I'm too big and tall. The way that flights are packed to capacity these days leave me with no room to even remotely relax. I have no leg room and no arm room and I can't just sleep 'anywhere' like some people can.
I'm also a light sleeper, which makes it worse.
My only chance to catch a few winks on a long flight is if I can manage to...
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What are some foods that are edible for humans that should not be fed to pets?
The official Humane Society list:
Alcoholic beverages
Apple seeds
Apricot pits
Avocados—toxic to birds, mice, rabbits, horses, cattle and dairy goats
Cherry pits
Candy (particularly chocolate, which is toxic to dogs, cats and ferrets, and any candy containing the sweetener Xylitol)
Coffee (grounds, beans, chocolate covered espresso beans)
Grapes
Hops (used in home beer...
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What is the reason for sweetest day!?
Well, in reality it's a holiday that was created by candy manufacturers. The greeting card companies quickly jumped on the bandwagon.
Wikipedia says: It is described by Retail Confectioners International as an "occasion which offers all of us an opportunity to remember not only the sick, aged and orphaned, but also friends, relatives and associates whose helpfulness and kindness we...
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Freedom Issues has reached the level of Guru! Who would like to help me congratulate him?
Freedom Issues is a WOMAN.
She also thinks I'm a complete jerk.
Regardless, congrats Freedom! :)
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You're the language police.....what's the first word(or phrase) you make illegal?
Well, I can't outlaw it, but I'd love it if people would learn the difference between 'lose' and 'loose'.
Everytime I see that word mispelled, I nearly loose my mind. ;)
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Have you ever has sooo much of a mixed drink that when you just drink that soda later on, you could swear you're drinking booze again?
Yep! Got drunk on bourbon and coke when I was a teenager and threw up all night long. (yeah, I was too young, had no business, etc.)
It was almost a month before I could drink a coke again without tasting whiskey.
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Do cats drink anything besides water and milk?
Mine love any 'meat juices'. Anytime we drain a can of tuna or chicken, they get the water/broth. It's a major treat for them.
They will also drink steak drippings from the broiler pan if they think there is a snowball's chance in hell that they can jump on the counter and not get caught.
Rarely happens. ;)
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I recently bought a small laptop computer from Amazon, they sent me four with no extra charge and it only shows that I bought one. I plan on holding off on opening them up in case they call. Can they trace these PC's thru internet access as stolen?
In all honesty, it is unlikely they will be able to discover exactly 'who' they incorrectly shipped the computers to.
'Someone' was supposed to receive those 4 laptops and it will be 'their' burden to prove to Amazon that they only received one.
So, you could likely be dishonest and sell the computers and pocket the cash, if that is what you really choose...
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I HAVE BEEN MARRIED 18 MONTHS AND HAVE NOW SEPERATED. WE HAVE NO CHILDREN. I DO NOT WORK AT THE MOMENT AND WAS WONDERING IF MY HUSBAND HAS TO SUPPORT ME
It really depends on a lot of factors.
Are you in the U.S.? If so, which state? Laws vary from state to state.
From divorcedirtytricks.com:
What factors are most often considered when alimony is being discussed?
How long you were married, How much you are able to earn, the age of both parties, the physical and mental states of both parties, additional income of both parties, if...
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Is it good for boys to play with toy guns?
This is a really hard question!
I doubt that it's actually good for them, but it may not necessarily be bad, either.
It's the way guns are abused that is dangerous, rather than the guns themselves.
Little boys grow up playing cowboys and Indians, cops and robbers, gangsters, war, etc.
While many of those games breed stereotypes and romanticize violence, it didn't...
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Why is it that all guys do on Thanksgiving is drink alot of beer and watch alot of football?
Ah, come on! We also eat a lot of turkey and take a nap. ;)
Probably because it's tradition and you let us.
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Should i cook the turkey heart
The organ meat you don't want to use is a great pet treat for your cat or dog. Sure! Cook it up! :)
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What is the longest song that is known of?
Well, technically, it's a computer generated piece called 'Longplayer'.
It is supposed to play for 1000 years before it repeats. It started playing in 2000.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longplayer
http://longplayer.org/
Otherwise, it really depends on the genre, I think.
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Who was the best president?
Clinton, hands down.
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What are some good memoirs I could read? (preferably about a struggle with addiction, disease, abuse, undercover cops or something like that)
'Cockpit' by Jerzy Kosinski. Amazing book and totally riveting! There is some very odd and disturbing stuff in there, but both my wife and I loved it!
No one here gets out alive - Jim Morrison story, IF you are interested in him. -- written by Jerry Hopkins and Danny Sugarman.
Wired -- John Belushi story by Bob Woodward
Kurt Cobain: Journals --- This one lost me, but some...
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Why do cats move their kittens from one place to another. My cat is doing the same but I think the room where she is moving her kittens isn't appropirate for them. What do I do?
labeeb, mother cats are much like women. There is no figuring them out! ;)
Seriously, they are extremely anxious and too much noise or light will often make them move, as does too much human handling sometimes.
Cats like a closed in, dark and soft nest for their kittens. If you think the place she has moved them is inappropriate, try preparing another place that will make her feel...
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Who would like to congratualte me, Gonzo for becoming a maestro?
Heartiest Congrats, Gonzo! :)
I was just re-reading a thread the other day that you and I were in and thinking I hadn't seen you around.
Good to see you and well done!
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I'm the proud momma of a 3 year old beagle/basset mix. In fact, I love her so much that I will sit and cut all the fat/uneaten meat off the bones after a meal to give her as a treat. Do I love her a little too much?
I have relatives who owned a small dog with long hair. They actually fed her out of a SPOON. I mean, every meal and every bite. The dog didn't eat out of a bowl her whole life.
I think that is crazy, but I still don't judge them. Many people treat their dogs like kids.
I'm just happy to live in the company of cats, who many people claim are so 'finicky'.
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Today my teacher snapped at me to "stop asking obvious questions". Is it wrong that I ask questions, even if he has to repeat himself at times, to get some clarity and understand the work?
Your teacher sounds like a dick.
My advice is if you don't understand something that requires immediate understanding, ask it. If it can wait, approach him and ask it after class. If he is unwilling to work with you, see your guidance counselor and express your concerns or just out and out complain.
I have no idea if this is a college or high school class, so I'm in the dark,...
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Omg i love coffee =D i swear if it wasnt for coffee i dont know how i would wake up really quick.... how many other people love coffee as much as i do?
Yep. I love coffee. I love very strooong coffee and I buy and grind my own beans much of the time. I love the smell of it and the taste of it. I love anything coffee flavored. Coffee ice-cream is one of my favorites. I love tiramisu...
OK. I'm a bit obsessed. ;)
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What type of beans are used in a can of pork and beans
Navy beans.
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What do you always need Reminding about?
To turn off the lights. Basement light, bathroom light, etc. I seem to have some kind of mental block about that and my wife nearly loses her MIND.
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Do most engaged couples hired a wedding planner,or plan their wedding themselves?
I think that most modest income people do it themselves and do the best they can with what they can afford.
I've never met a 'peer' who has actually used a wedding planner, although I know friends who have spent a gobsmacking amount of money on one day, when they could have used that money for at least the start of a down-payment on a home.
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Why don't people just shut the door, instead of listening and then complaining about Jehovah's Witnesses?
I've never had any problem with Jehovah Witnesses. I am polite to them and simply let them know that I'm not interested. I usually accept their Watchtower, thank them, and go about my day.
I have never had a need to be rude and have never found myself trapped. I respect the time they take to do what they truly believe to be God's work and how cheerily and wholeheartedly they...
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Have you noticed a big decrease in your email spam today?
WOW! Awesome article, Shiloh! For myself, I really don't get a lot of spam, simply because I learned a long time ago how to avoid it.
This is big and great news for everyone, though. :)
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Who would like to join me in congratulating Cheery Cherry on becoming a sage?
Congrats on reaching Sagedom, Cheery! Keep it up. You're truly funny and quite 'sage'. :)
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Its 3:00 am your phone rings and you say to yourself___________?
Let the answering machine pick it up and listen. If it's important, answer. Otherwise, go back to sleep. :)
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Do your cats love you
Well, I'm not the least bit ambiguous about my answer to this.
Yes, my cats love me. They show me affection in many ways that are not self-serving.
They don't worship at my feet like a dog, but I don't expect them to, nor do I desire it.
My wife also doesn't worship at my feet, has an independent personality, and has her own wants and needs. Still, she loves me....
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What is the significance of the number six in your life?
My birthday is on the 6th.
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I have heard that playing the Lotto is like a "Tax on Stupidity". Do you agree?
Pretty much, but it's also a sign of how hopeless people are.
Only those who cannot afford to play the lottery actually regularly and obessively play the lottery.
Too many people feel that this dream is their only path to true financial solvency.
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Its my two year AB anniversary. Who wants cake?
Way to go, Fresh Apples. :) I'll have a slice. Mmmm. Looks delicious!
Happy ABversary!
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Are you annoyed when salespeople call you like every day! i am!
Register with the do not call registry:
https://www.donotcall.gov/
The only exception to the DNC are people that you do business with, regularly, such as credit card companies. If they call you, simply ask them to remove you from all 'marketing' calls from them and their partners.
Works a charm. :)
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What did the male millipede say when he saw the female millipede?
Nice stems.
Well, I'm sure that's what *I* would say, anyway. :)
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What are the Pros and Cons of having an Orange car?
Pro: Yours will surely be the only orange car in the mall parking lot.
Con: Yours will surely be the only orange car in the mall parking lot.
:)
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The threat of Obama being assassinated is this a real threat?
I can't imagine that anyone would want to kill Obama anymore than people have surely wanted to kill Bush. Yet, he lives.
I think his chances are good.
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Yes or no on proposition 8?
Even if it HAS been asked before, I still say NO.
I agree with Bill Maher on this. Gay people should have the same legal rights as straight people to be miserable! ;-P
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When was the last time you saw a spider?
This morning, actually! My cat was paying an inordinate amount of attention to something on the bathroom floor. I looked down to see a small spider there.
Before she could kill it or play with it till it was as good as dead, I picked the little guy up in a tissue and pitched him outside in the flower bed. :)
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Thoughts about universal health care in the US?
I'm all for it. It certainly seems to work pretty well for the rest of the world.
I'm sure there will be a bunch of postings of articles about how horrid it is. I've read them. Anyone ever consider that perhaps the multi-billion dollar drug companies and insurance companies might just have a stake in all this?
I have friends in Canada, the U.K., and Italy. They all seem to...
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Do you think Sarah Palin is being used as a scapegoat for the failure of the McCain campaign?
I certainly don't blame Sarah Palin for McCain's failing, but it is, in part, his folding under the pressure of his campaign managers and advisors and actually taking her as his running mate that helped to bury him.
Yes, she may have 'revitalized' his campaign in the beginning, but it soon became woefully clear that she is ignorant about too many things to be a valid VP...
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We have a new Community Leader! Who would like to help me welcome Barcaluv 67 to his new role on AB? Well done :)
My sincere congratulations, Barca! :) I can't think of a better person to become our newest CL.
Well done, my friend. :)
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What was the % of whites that voted for Obama?
43%
http://www.lvrj.com/news/34166109.html
http://www.newsday.com/news/opinion/ny-oppay105921021nov10,0,172409.column
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I adopted a 1 yr old dog from an animal shelter about 2 days ago, and she seems depressed. She sleeps a lot, mopes around and whines. Is this normal adjustment to a new home? She also just had her rabies vacc, so could that be making her lethargic?
Did you get the rabies vaccine from a vet or from the shelter?
If the dog hasn't been to a vet for a complete check-up, that is the first thing that you should do. Animals adopted from shelters are usually not checked out. It is possible the dog is ill.
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IS THERE ANY RULE WITHIN THE AB PROCEDURES THAT THE SOONER YOUR ANSWER COMES THE MUCH MORE POİNT YOU'LL GET?
No. It is not like Yahoo Answers in that respect.
Answers are actually awarded points based on quality, rather than speed of delivery.
The answer with the lowest number of points falls to the bottom of the pile.
The most 'popular' answer can also change many times over the lifetime of a question.
There is, of course, a certain amount of popularity that factors into some...
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Married/cohabiting people: Do you have to ask your partner to spend money, or do you require your partner to ask you for spending money?
Naw. My wife and I pretty much spend as we wish, at each person's discretion, within reason of course.
Only on large ticket items do we usually discuss the purchase with each other.
Even then, it's not a matter of asking permission as much as 'Can we afford this now'? or 'Do we need this'?, etc.
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Do you like flying on airplanes these days or not so much?
I despise flying, but I have no choice if I wish to travel.
Most flights, these days, are full the to max. I can't fault the airlines for that because the price of fuel is outrageous.
Still, I find myself packed into a tiny space and there are so few amenities anymore that it's nearly scary. Having to scramble in an airport to find something to eat on a fairly long flight is...
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The Hermitage in St. Petersburg, Russia...have you ever been there and viewed their art collections?
I have. Incredible! The place is huge and you can spend days there, trying to see it all.
My personal favorite part was the 'impressionist' wing.
At that time, they had just 'uncovered' art that had been hidden from the Nazis, including some Degas ballerina paintings.
Truly amazing!
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What is the last drink you have had that was in a box?
Wine.
One of those 5 litre things. Franzia White Zin, I believe, from a recent party.
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Who would like to join me in congratulating Doggie S on becoming the number 1 male on Answerbag for all time?
Congratulations, Doggie! You da MAN! :)
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Should we able to flag questions and answers for their unintelligible grammar or spelling?
The 'nonsense' flag covers that.
I rarely use it, though. I believe a lot of those questions are from people who do not utilize English as their first language.
At least they are trying.
More insulting and annoying, to ME, are those that use txt tlk in their Q&A.
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What is the best guitar solo ever?
It's hard to beat Hendrix on 'Little Wing', although Stevie Ray Vaughn did a great cover and has some phenomenal guitar work of his own.
My choice is just about anything by Robin Trower. I'll pick 'Too Rolling Stoned', but everything he did on 'Bridge Of Sighs' was just brilliant, in my opinion. The man is phenomenal and so incredible live.
Too...
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What does Ron "Tater Salad" White drink while he is on stage?
Scotch on the rocks. Usually Johnny Walker, so I've heard.
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What's your favorite Christmas cookie?
Those simple little sugar cookies shaped like trees, bells, and Santas and sprinkled with colored red and green sugar.
There is just something about them.
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Not trying to be mean but, Why are there so many "Would you like to congratulate ________ for ________" on here? and why do they get so many points? Personally I think they do it for the points.
Some DO post those questions for the points. It is just a fact. Many others, though, do it because they truly like the particular member and enjoy their content.
It takes awhile for many of us to reach the 'recognized' levels and it takes work. It is simply a little party to recognize a milestone.
Just ignore them if you don't care for them. There is no reason to get...
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Would you eat 5 pounds of raw chicken for $1,000,000?
I don't think I could actually manage to eat 5 pounds of cooked chicken. That's a lot of meat!
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Are you always welcome in your parents' house?
Absolutely. Both sets. :)
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Hey everyone.. my adopted baby boy 'Nagol the Scot' has made it to BRAIN!!!! would you like to come to his party and help him celebrate? CONGRATS BABY.. come and hug mummy! (((((hugs)))) :)
You bet! Hooray for you, Nagol! Keep up the good work. :)
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Where do you think the photo that I've linked in this question was taken?
Well, they are Narwhal whales. Since they live in the Arctic, I'd say likely Canada or Greenland.
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If you were an exotic dancer, which song would you dance to?
Jungle Boogie.
HUH! Feel the funk, y'all! ;-P
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Superficial vs. intense people? Which are you drawn to and why?
Both can certainly be 'trying', but I can only be around a superficial person for so long before my eyes glaze over.
At least the intense person keeps me alert, lol.
And, if they happen to be intense about something that actually has substance and meaning, all the better.
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Is Liberalism the State Religion of the United States? Do we worship by voting? Are we told how to think (ex. what is politically correct or not)?
If Liberalism was the religion, we would not have gone through 8 excruciating years of George W. Bush.
Come on, man. It's over. Let it go.
EDIT: I just realized how old this question is. Maybe you HAVE let it go. Some just can't seem to do it, though. ;)
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Do you think Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi's comments about Barack Obama being "suntanned" were offensive?
From what I have heard from an Italian friend of mine, the man is a pompous, arrogant idiot.
He's been criticized before for making 'inappropriate' remarks. He says what he wants, without a lot of thought and apparently finds himself extremely clever and amusing.
I honestly doubt his comment was meant in a truly 'racist' way. It just seems to be more of him being...
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Does anyone have difficulty uploading videos, links or images to this site?
There is a known site glitch that prevents uploading pictures from time to time.
You'll receive a message that your image is an 'animated gif' when it is not. It can last a day or a week. In my experience, it comes and goes.
Other times, it behaves as though the pic is uploaded, but it doesn't appear. Sometimes you can 'edit' your answer to add the graphic...
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Why should drug users go to prison or jail instead of being sentenced to treatment or something taking away from that eviroment doesn't help to stop usings drugs all together does anyone else agree?
I agree that prison does nothing to actually curtail drug use and that treatment is the best way to actually offer hope of recovery.
However, many drug users come before the courts to begin with because they've broken to the law in one way or another in order to get money to buy drugs.
While jail, alone, is no real solution, doing time that includes a drug rehab program with a...
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Would anybody like to join me in wishing BigDaddyBs a speedy recovery from gall bladder surgery? :-)
Absolutely! Glad to hear everything went well, BD, and I hope you're back to feeling spry again very soon. :)
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Why do I get a warning that my computer is not protected? I checked the control panel and the aol computer checkup and they are okay, but I still get the warning. Also the Mcafee icon comes blank. What is wrong?
Unless the 'warning' is coming from your legitimate anti-virus program, you've probably downloaded a malware program that is trying to get you to purchase their product.
In those cases, if you click it, it takes you to a website to purchase their product. You could have downloaded it in a shareware program or received it as a trojan.
If clicking on it takes you to a...
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What dream/hope are you clinging to despite all odds?
That I'm not really throwing 5 bucks a week away on that office lottery pool. ;)
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Do you get the impression that because someone is physically attractive that they feel ENTITLED to good things and if they don't get them, they become upset?
Sure. I've run across way too many people like that in my life.
Sadly, not enough of them ever change that attitude.
Now, gimme my 6 points that I'm entitled to! ;)
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Is there anyone else who has considered not posting on- or leaving- AB?
Heavens NO!
Answerbag is the Hotel California of the Internet. You can check out but never leave. ;-P
Seriously, a lot of people have left. Some stay gone, some come back. I think most ABers have probably considered walking away from it a time or two.
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Are some guys uncomfortable using a urinal and use a stall instead?
Well, I'm certainly not THAT comfortable, but I have no problem using a urinal under normal circumstances. ;)
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What is a 14 letter word meaning "agreement of two political parties to work together"
Bipartisanship
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What would an Answerbag girl scout cookie look like?
I'd say it would be crispy on the outside and filled with fruits and nuts. It would be a little salty but mostly sweet.
The filling would be surprisingly vibrant and varied, combining subtlety with bold flavors.
It would be a little dense, but not too much.
It would covered with something sweet and gooey and maybe sprinkled with a few flakes of some sort.
Finally, it would...
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If someone told you that they were serving you Veal Marsala, but instead served you Chicken Marsala, do you think you would notice?
I do. I feel confident in my ability to tell the difference between veal and chicken.
I would never order the veal, though. I don't believe in it, but that's just me.
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Guys, in your opinion, does a woman need to wear make-up even if she is naturally beautiful and clear-skinned in order to be attractive to you?
Some of it depends on age. Young girls have no need for make-up or should apply it sparingly. Many older women are also lovely without it.
For myself, I think that a woman who wears thoughtful and skillfully applied make-up is stunning.
Make-up is just one of the things that make women different from men and I personally love a woman with nice make-up.
My honest opinion.
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If someone cursed at u for no reason what will you do? (be honest!)
Sidestep the drunk and go about my business.
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Is it wrong to mooch off ur parents?
Yes, it is.
Every child should grow up, take responsibility for their own lives and livelihood, go to school and/or get a JOB.
When I was growing up, there were no other options and I truly believe we'd all be better off if parents adhered to this very simple principle.
Stop enabling your kids and force them to stand on their own two feet.
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Do you want to find out what your slogan could be? Go here:
LOL.
"Nobody does it like Taylor".
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Lately my cat has been very distant. He seems very unhappy, every time I pick him up or play with him he hisses at me. He has never hissed at me before in the 5 years I've at him. He is eating normally, but using the bathroom less. Should I be worried?
Very.
It's quite possible your cat is suffering from a urinary tract blockage. They are very common in male cats and they can be fatal if not treated quickly.
Obviously, this is an 'off the cuff' guess, but it fits with your description.
Regardless, please take your cat the the vet IMMEDIATELY. Any sudden change in behavior is a sign that something is wrong. He needs...
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Did every voter get a chance to vote in the US elections? News coverage in the UK showed massive queues at polling stations and people couldn't always wait for a whole day...
I didn't hear of anyone having to wait a 'whole day' to vote, personally. There were lines. People expected lines, I think.
If you were IN line at any poll's closing time, you were still allowed to vote. The polls stayed open till the last voter voted, provided they were in the queue by the cut-off time.
Another little thing that many people are maybe not aware of:
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There was a black presidential candidate before. Who was he again? How did he do?
Does no one else here remember Shirley Chisholm?
Shirley was the first African Amercian woman elected to the U.S. Congress back in 1968.
In 1972, she became the first African American AND the first woman to seek the Democratic party nomination for President.
She ran a grass roots, underfunded campaign and still managed to receive 152 votes at the DNC that year.
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Did the Black Panther In Philly PA help steal the election in the USA in 2008? Is this the type of change you were expecting a Coup?
I really hate to break the news to you wraith, but Rush Limbaugh is a NUT. Not only is he a nut, he's a desperate, obsessed nut.
He's like a carnival barker, ready to suck you right in unless you employ just a wee bit of critical thinking.
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I really liked McCain's concession speech. Not only because it meant that Obama won, but I think he acted honorably, and showed leadership. Any thoughts?
I was impressed with his speech. He showed a lot a class that had slipped a little toward the end of his campaign.
I have a great deal of respect for the words he spoke and the way he handled himself.
The stern 'look' he gave his supporters when they started to boo seemed genuine. It reminded me of a father letting his kids know that he won't tolerate that kind of...
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Can anyone defina a 'Poem'. I assumed that 'poetry' was as I was taught in school, ie; rhyming verse, but last night I watched a programme on B.B.C. 'A Poem for Harry', and discovered that nothing rhymed with anything else. I don't understand!
Well, poetry is considered 'literary art'. It is based on the power that it has to evoke an emotional response in you.
The majority of what is considered the world's best poetry doesn't rhyme.
When you see a painting or drawing that affects you for your own, personal reasons, there is no need for explanation. You love it or you don't.
Same with poetry. Often,...
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How would you describe your voting experience today and what was the atmosphere like?
Hi, Retro.
I went right after I got off work at 3:30pm EST today and there was no line, so it was a quick in and out for me. :)
The only people I interacted with were the absolutely ancient staff at the polling place, who seemed to be more interested in shooting the breeze than keeping things moving. I'd hate to stand in line, I can tell you that.
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How are you going to spend election night?
I'll be pretty much glued to the tube, watching the returns. I really don't know why, because I'll have to go to bed before anything is final, probably, but I'll still be watching. :)
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Have you voted yet? Were the lines long?
Nope. Not till later this afternoon, after work.
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Barack Obama's grandmother just died a bit ago. Who will join me in condolences for Sen. Obama and his family?
Very sad news. And, I'm sure he's very sad that he not only cannot go directly there, but also that she did not live to see the outcome of his bid for president. :(
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What's the biggest or most inappropriate food item your dog ever swiped?
A great dane ate the vast majority of a homemade, fully baked and decorated birthday cake that was to be served that evening.
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Is this a rude or nasty answer that I gave or what??
Your answer wasn't rude.
Your comments were.
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What news station is giving you the most impartial election information?
BBC America.
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Punishing children on Halloween because of their parents' choice of presidential candidate? Give me a break! Opinions? This refers to:
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/081101/koddities/oddity_halloween_politics
For clarification:
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/081101/koddities/oddity_halloween_politics
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What would you think that it costs yearly to care for a cat?
The typical cat can cost anywhere from $200-$700 a year for basic food, litter, and medical care.
Are you planning for your estate? If you are, hats off to you! :) Too few people financially prepare for their animals in the event of their own death.
There are lots of organizations that can help, including the HSUS and the ASPCA. Here are a couple of links. The best option is to consult...
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Can you figure out what the acronym "1MTiAMT" means, all on your own?
Want empty?
I am empty.
That's the best I got. :)
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What is magnetic levitation?
From Wikipedia:
Magnetic levitation, maglev, or magnetic suspension is a method by which an object is suspended with no support other than magnetic fields. The electromagnetic force is used to counteract the effects of the gravitational force.
There is a levitating top out there that I always thought was cool. It uses magnetic levitation and also uses the tops' spinning for stability.
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What was the worse meal you ever had that you lied about and said it was delicious?
An Asian 'stew' attempt by some friends of mine.
It was loaded with fish stock and a host of really gross hunks of very strong fish and shellfish. Just the smell of it was overpowering, but I ate as much as I could swallow and told them it was tasty.
They knew I was lying, though. They didn't like it either. :)
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What is the name of non venomous north american reptile (two words)G - - T - - / S - A - K -?
Garter Snake
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Are girls and ladies really afraid of mice like jumping on the table or chair?
Some are. My wife isn't afraid of anything, really, but I have a niece that almost loses her MIND if a bug even comes near her, much less a mouse.
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When was the last time you cooked your own meal? How often do you do it?
Right now. I'm in the process of cooking up a nice country-style brunch for myself and my wife.
My wife cooks the majority of our meals, but I usually cook breakfast on weekends and will prepare simple dinners during the week, sometimes.
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Why do cats eat grass? It only makes the vomit. They don't seem to get the connection. Why does grass do this to cats? It doesn't do it to cows and horses.
You've gotten good answers, but I'd like to point out that it doesn't always make them vomit.
I grow a non-puke variety of cat grass for my green-loving feline and he never throws it up, at least not instantly.
It acts as a form of fiber or roughage for them and helps them digest and pass hairballs, as well as regurgitate them.
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If you had an Internet only relationship with someone for 7 years, would you open your home to them as guest and let them stay with you for a week? They are from a country overseas.
Depending upon the nature of the relationship, I think I would.
7 years is a very long time to maintain a friendship in the flesh and blood. It's much more work to keep it up, year after year, across a keyboard.
By that time, I'd like to believe that I know who they are and that I could trust them.
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How do i program the garage door opener in a 2002 toyota camry?
Try this link. Just enter all the info and they'll give you step by step instructions.
http://www.homelink.com/programming/programming.taf
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ARE QUESTIONS ALL IN CAPS REALLY MORE IMPORTANT THAN OTHERS?
No, but they are certainly more annoying than others. :)
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Do animals have a soul?
I personally can't imagine any kind of afterlife that would not include some of the kindest, most loving, and best friends I've ever had. :)
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Is it about time to change your homepage?
My actual browser homepage? Naw.
My AB profile page? Yep! It's still Spring over there... ;)
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I'm level 14...when will I be able to give MORE points?
Kyogre-Stataen gives a pretty good list of points available to give per level here:
http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/980816
A list of the different ranks per level are listed here:
http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/121301
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Why do some people leave a little bit of beer at the bottom of their beer cans? For what reason?
I honestly think that a lot of the 'leftover' beer in the bottom of cans is unintentional. Carbonation causes suds that cling to the inside.
You think you've drained your can, but when it sits for awhile, the suds turn to liquid and settle, making it seem like the person has left beer in the can, when they really haven't done so intentionally.
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What are you? (I'm a daughter, g/f, student, friend)
I'm a man, son, father, brother, husband, uncle, cousin, friend, employee, homeowner, cat owner, animal advocate and volunteer, American, Democrat, reader, newshound, telephone pioneer, world traveler, coffee-drinker, party animal, nature lover, fisherman, pack mule, handyman, ABer, and a host of other things that don't come immediately to mind. :)
Great question! :)
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You're woken up at night by the sound of your cat finding and killing baby bunnies. You hear them scream, you hear the crunch crunch. Do you stop your cat? Do you congratulate it? or just go back to sleep?
Since 2 out of the 3 of my cats are strictly indoor cats, I don't think that would actually happen. The 3rd is *only* outdoors when I am at home and he is indoor at night. He goes out for only a few hours a day.
Still, he is a hunter and a predator and a magnificently designed one, at that.
He does kill the occasional bird and, yes, baby rabbit. It is what he is designed to do and...
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I guess it's not necessary to say 'thanks' for question answers? Could take forever, but I'm a polite kind of soul, is that bad? (Thanks, anyway)
Well, I'm not a big 'asker', honestly, but I make a point to respond to every person who answers one of my questions. I really don't think that would be different if I asked a lot of questions. To me, it's just common courtesy. Likewise, if someone comments on my answer, even with just a thank you, I usually will respond with a comment. That's just me.
Also, I...
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Should people hug more when greeting or meeting each other? I mean more friendly hugs and less uptight awkwardness. Is this possible? or are we too screwed up as a society..how do you greet someone? thoughts...
I hug all my friends, men and women, and also usually kiss my women friends. We're all close and we really love each other.
There is nothing in this world wrong with showing genuine affection to those who mean something to you.
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My wonderful sweet friend Cognition is now a Maestro!! Since it's Halloween, will you put on your costumes and join in the celebration festivities?
Heartiest Congrats, Cog, on your ascent to the grand rank of MAESTRO! Woo Hoo! :)
I feel pretty. :)
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Can i ask how much everyone pays for their water bills and if it monthly or quarterly?
I am billed quarterly, and it runs between $40-$50. My sanitation is separate and is pretty close to the same amount.
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Anyone want to kill fred phelps with me?
Naw. Just let him spew his poison. His vile words only work against him.
Just as an example, telling grieving parents that their children are dying in war because of a plague of gays on the earth is ludicrous and it devalues the soldier who puts his heart and soul into a cause that he or she believes to be just and worthy of his/her struggle.
It's a slap in the face to the soldier...
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Your thoughts about the Paris Hilton for president campaign?
I think it's a hoot! Very funny parody stuff. I've gotten a good chuckle out of it, b*tches! ;)
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Do you think Barack Obama could be the Antichrist?
*sigh*. No wonder this country is in the sh*t.
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Why do so many people believe that the Government knew about 9/11 before it happened?
There are a lot of conspiracy theorists out there, I suppose. I've been guilty of being one of them many times, but not about this.
I don't believe the government 'knew' about 9/11. I DO believe that it's quite possible that they ignored critical information that could have made them aware or given them advance warning.
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I've formulated a hypothesis that Liberals on answerbag downrate more than conservatives. It alwas seems that people who answer w/ John McCain for president are at the bottom of the list. Don't you agree?
Naw. *I* didn't downrate you. I don't downrate. I just don't uprate anyone who spews nonsense. There is a big difference.
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Obama will give 95% of American working families a tax cut, even though 40% of Americans today don't pay income taxes. Mathematically speaking, how is such a plan even possible?
This half of Americans don't pay income tax is a bunch of hooey. Those who don't actually pay income tax end up paying much higher payroll taxes than most
The actual figure of “taxable units” who don’t pay the standard income tax — a taxable unit being a couple filing jointly or a person filing — is somewhere around 38 percent. Even that number is...
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Do you own a Hard Rock Cafe T-shirt?
I own so many hard rock tees that I still haven't worn them all. Started collecting them many years ago and I have them from all over the U.S. and the world.
They are all the 'city' tees, so they are all different.
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Scorned women, would u please help me give my young friend GOODadvice? Her b/f left her for another girl 2 months ago. They have a 6 year old daughter. The new g/f insists on going around w/them for Halloween. I say Yeh right, what do you say?
If I were your friend, I would give the father a simple choice.
Either he can go trick-or-treating with mother and daughter, or NOT. End of story.
If the father is so concerned about his new girlfriend, he should just spend the evening with her.
(I'm not a scorned woman, obviously, but I believe my opinion is valid, as a parent)
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Have you ever received an Edible Arrangement?
Yep. We get one every year for an annual brunch at Easter time. Expensive, but the quality is great and it makes a nice presentation.
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A greek was born 20 b.c. and dies in 60 a.d. how many years did he live?
79 years.
There is no year 0. So, the scale goes directly from 1 b.c. to 1 a.d. Eliminate the zero year and you are left with 79 years.
Here's a much better explanation, complete with scales.
http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/view/64396.html
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Where do you fall on the Political Compass? Take the test! (not nation-specific)
Your political compass
Economic Left/Right: -6.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.87
Guess I'm a big 'ol liberal. SURPRISE! ;-P
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Really what do you think about a 18 year old dating a 27 year old?
Depends on the 18yr old and the 27yr old. One may be mature and the other immature.
it's likely that it won't last, honestly. The young one will move on.
They are both legal adults, though, and they should be allowed to make their own decisions. They are both young. It's not exactly a May/December thing.
I find a 25 year old and a 45 year old much more disturbing, honestly.
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Have you forgiven ALL of the people who have wronged you?
Pretty much, but let's talk about you, dude!
So, you've come out. :) Nice to see you.
You look a lot like your previous avatar, actually. All that's missing is the little halo.
I can tell you who you DON'T look like, though....
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Our beloved friend Sixty B has offered so much through the intelligent and kind submissions she consistently contributes here. Will you please join me in honoring her achievement and congratulating her, as she takes on the well deserved title of Swami?
Heartiest Congrats, Sixty! You are climbing the AB ladder at a phenomenal rate, and well deserved. I tip my hat to you. :)
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Can you go to a mall and not buy anything?
You'll never, ever catch me in a mall unless I absolutely 'have' to be there.
So, no, I guess. ;)
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A friend of mine said venison tastes like the zoo smells. What preparation of ? gamy meat like wild boar, venison, goat, emu, bison, etc. would you recommend to get her to change her mind?
Well, the best piece of meat I ever ate in my life was venison in New Zealand. They have their own kind or brand, not sure which. It's called Cervena Venison. You can buy it in some specialty stores or stores that carry international foods.
Try that, prepared like steak, in rare medallions and she'll think she's died and gone to heaven. :)
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What do you feed your cat? Dry or wet food? Did you make an informed choice or go by gut feeling. What brand? I am undecided what to go with for my new kitty. I used Hill's for my previous cat, but a friend told me it's not all it's cracked up to be. Thx!
Was I the friend that told you that?
I only feed my cats Blue Buffalo, both wet and dry. I think it's the best food on the market, but not sure if you can get it there.
http://bluebuff.com/
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What is "hello.jpg"? I was told I should see it but this guy has tricked me before. =(
You don't want to see it. But, if you really do, just google hello.jpg and you'll be led to the place to view it.
Be warned though that it's as gross as 2 girls 1 cup.
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What is the rich part called in your city? Ours is called Tuxedo...
Indian Hill.
Residents include Carl Lindner, Pete Rose, and Peter Frampton.
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Pickled eggs? Culinery delight or evil fart-balls from hell?
I had one only once and years ago. Drunk and hungry, I decided to try one from the gallon jug on the bar.
Boy, it was delicious! I was surprised how tasty it was and it really hit the spot.
Later, though, I found myself surrounded by nauseous, toxic vapors of my own making that were so pungent that they brought tears to my eyes and ran the dog out of the room, tail between its legs.
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I need to find something to put around my back door outside to keep the neighbor's dog from pooping on my proch.
Try these links for a list of dog/cat repellents. The first two are pet safe and natural. Can's speak for the products in the 3rd link
http://www.liquidfence.com/dog-repellent.html
http://www.bio-defend.com/
http://www.odordestroyer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Category_Code=DogRepellents&Screen=CTGY
Do NOT use hot pepper, pepper spray or oil to repel the animals!
They get...
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Is there a size of suitcase that will fit on most every commercial flight? I had a "Standard carry on" last week but it wouldn't fit in the tiny overhead compartments.
A bag that is 23" long, 14" wide, 10" deep will fit almost any overhead bin, even on commuters. But, the actual standard is usually 22x14x9, and some of the smallest commuter jets will only take 9" in depth. Keep in mind that the wheels are also included in the length and depth.
Here are a couple of links for you.
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Did you think the question about whether Obama would do better in polls if he were white was racist? If so, why?
Sure it was racist. America is still a racist society. I like to think that it gets better every day, but it's still there. I guarantee that there are Americans who will not vote for him, based solely on his race. Sad, but true.
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What do you think about cats that glow? They glow either red or lime green
WEIRD, Gal! I'm not sure how to feel, honestly.
Cloning cats in order to use them as lab rats is abhorrent to me. These are living and breathing creatures. Yes, I understand that animal testing is common in the pursuit of medicine, but I'm unsure how this kind of genetic altering and cloning is beneficial.
There is too little information.
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First thing that comes to mind when you hear "Anne of Green Gables"?
My recent trip to Canada.
We visited 'Green Gables' on P.E.I. on a tour. I learned a lot about L.M. Montgomery and the story. Surprising how much of it was drawn from her personal life.
It was a very beautiful place, I must say.
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WHY ALL THE NEGATIVE RATINGS?? I'm an 18 year old girl looking for opinions because the issue came up on a show and I got interested. It's not a dumb or offensive question at all! It's like we're not allowed to ask certain questions.
ALL the negative ratings? I only see 3 on that question.
But, anytime you ask a question that invokes a visceral response in people, you are going to draw negs. It's just a fact. The question didn't offend me, but there are some pretty thin-skinned people out there.
Just ignore it or turn off the ratings check-mark. Stick around and it will roll of you like water...
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Where was the most beautiful place you've been to during Fall to see the changing of the leaves?
Quebec, Canada, on a drive through the Laurentian Mountains. WOW!
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If a girl called a guy 'hun'.what does it mean?guys,what would you make of it?
Not a thing. I have several women friends who call me 'hun' or 'hon'. It's an innocent term of endearment. :)
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Do you or have you ever listened to Punk music, if so which bands?
Oh, yeah. I loved vintage Punk. I dug artists like Iggy Pop, Patti Smith, Ramones, Sex Pistols, Souxsie Sioux, Clash, Dead Kennedys, and Black Flag, to name some.
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My boyfriend hates everything about my beloved grey parrot. His asthma acts up when he comes to my house from the parrot dust. He hates it when I show my parrot any affection. I love my bf, but the ultimatum I have been given is him or the parrot.
Well, as much as I sympathize with your boyfriend's problem, I would find it nearly impossible to part with a pet that I have dedicated myself to and love.
If he truly 'hates everything about it', it doesn't make it sound like allergies are the worst of the problem, though. I don't trust people who hate animals, and his jealousy regarding your attention to...
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According to MyHeritage Face Recognition, who do you look like? http://tinyurl.com/39t3n9
Cute site. Glad this question came back up. :)
My matches were, by percentage:
Charlton Heston 67
Kirk Douglas 61
Al Pacino 61
Woody Harrelson 61
Peter Sarsgaard 60
Anthony Michael Hall 60
Travis Tritt 58
Dennis Hopper 57
Sting 57
Ben Stiller 56
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Who do you find more irritating, the Mormons or Jehovah's Witnesses? Both keep turning up on the doorsteps of strangers and will not take "no" for an answer.
I've never had any trouble with either group. I've always found both to be friendly and polite, and they've always respected that I'm not really interested in conversing about their particular faith.
I just thank the JW's for their Watchtower and bid them a good day.
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How would you feel if I called you a ned?
I don't think there is any chance that you would call me a ned, lol. I'm way too old and law abiding. ;)
Why anyone would be proud of such a moniker is beyond me. The world is going to hell.
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I got my 4 wisdom teeth removed at roughly 9:30 this morning. When would you estimate that my tongue and chin will stop being numb? I woke up at about 11.
It varies from person to person and with the amount of Novocaine/lidocaine used. With all 4 wisdom teeth being extracted, it's a safe bet that pretty much was used on you.
Expect that it can possibly take up to 4 hours to wear off. When it does, though, I'll wager you're going to be wishing it hadn't. Hope you have some good pain meds.
Hope you feel...
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Im moving to utah tomorrow and taking a plane. I have a glass pipe/bowl that i want to bring, and cant leave behind. what would be the best way to get it past security?
I honestly don't think you will have any trouble. As long as it's empty and clean, it's no different than a piece of fragile sculpture that one would carry on a plane. A bong is not necessarily for drugs. Look at the recent popularity of hookahs.
If you're really concerned, though, pack it into your checked luggage. Just carefully pack it between layers of...
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How come Americans say "The Queen" to refer to Elizabeth, when there are many Queens in the world? Isn't that almost like saying "My Queen"?
Americans? I don't think we talk all that much about 'The Queen', honestly. The Brits are the ones who would be more likely to use that particular phrase to refer to Elizabeth.
If someone in my day to day life referred to 'The Queen', I would likely ask to whom they are referring.
Queen probably invokes 'Latifah' in my mind, before...
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Did you know that 'Taco Bell' now has a pink taco? *giggle* :)
OH, BOY! MY FAVORITE! ;)
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A friend gave me a pair of shoes she did'nt want. I had them for months and they did not fit, so I decided to sell them on e-bay and take her out for dinner and tell her I sold the shoes-she saw them on e-bay and demanded the shoes back-were they my shoes
Hmmmm. Not so sure if you were really planning on taking her out to dinner with the proceeds or just saying that to make a stronger case, honestly.
Regardless, the fact remains that your friend gave the shoes to you. Once in your possession, it's totally up to you what you do with them.
Perhaps she feels like you were taking advantage of her and took the shoes under false...
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A bird has built a nest on your house or garage. Do you knock it down?
Of course not!
I'd wait till the nesting season is over and then take the nest down and do whatever is necessary to prevent next year's birds from using that area to build, if it's a problem.
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What's so great about fishing anyway !?
Well, like some others have said, it's extremely relaxing. I really only like fishing in warm weather, and I'll get together with a buddy and go hit a local fishing hole.
We go out early and watch the fog roll across the lake and enjoy the early morning dampness till it warms up. We sit in the sun and talk, listen to the sounds of a lazy summer day, drink some cold beer and eat...
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What shoes and socks are to be worn when wearing shorts
Well, if you're a man, you should always wear baggy shorts to the knee, coupled with black dress socks and shoes. Here's an example:
WOW! I guarantee you that the ladies will come a-runnin'!
No....NOT really! :-P
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I have had 12 downrate points in the last 30 minutes. Do you think this is worth complaining about to answerbag?
I see only 4 DRs today. 3 of them are on religion questions.
Don't sweat it. Sensitive subject matter will always draw negs.
I see no pattern or evidence of 'trolling'.
EDIT: I re-read the question and see that you said DR POINTS, and I read this as 12 DRs. --- No, don't bother. Just ignore it or turn off your ratings.
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I need help with a character name. He's in his mid 30's and a mid-level bureaucrat with the DMV. I'm looking for a strong first name, with a weak sounding common nick name. Can anyone help?
Oliver/Ollie
Hudson/Nickname Huey. (artistic license, lol. How did a man named Hudson become a Huey?)
Igor/Iggy
Jonah/Joey
Lance/Lanny
Nathan/Nat
Patrick/Paddy
Roman/Romy
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My husband kisses our one year old daughter on the lips and he feels there is nothing wrong with that. I disagree and feel he is teaching our daughter to find that lip kissing is acceptable at her age. Should I be concerned?
Surely, you're kidding, right? You are actually concerned about a daddy kissing his little girl? I find that to be so incredibly sad. :(
I hope that my own 'little girl', now grown, will NEVER feel odd about kissing her daddy on the lips.
One can never show too much genuine and healthy affection to a child!
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How can i use Ebullient in a sentence but meaning bubbly?
Well, since 'ebullient' pretty much MEANS bubbly, it's not very hard.
"The girl was in an ebullient mood as she entered the room."
Or, to take an actual quote from recent events:
"Tonight, an ebullient Obama rallied an ecstatic crowd of more than 16,000 in Madison, Wisconsin."
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How many people have still got a land line at home?
They sure do, and I used mine about an hour ago. There are very many reasons to still have one, actually.
More reliable 911 service. Currently, 911 operators have to call the phone company to find out who owns the cell phone and get the address. This decreases your response time for 911 calls.
You may think, "Well, I'll just tell them where I live", but what if you...
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What name derived from Latin refers to the top student in a class or school?
Valedictorian.
The term is an anglicized derivation of the Latin vale dicere ("to say farewell"), historically rooted in the valedictorian's traditional role as the final speaker at the graduation ceremony.
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Today is my awesome friend 'MIMI... lifes a song' BIRTHDAY.. if i throw a special, surprise party for her would you come along and help her celebrate?
Better late than never! Happiest of b-days, Meems! :)
Let's celebrate with omelettes on Thursday, huh? ;) (Gawd, I'm a cheap S.O.B., ain't I?)
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Guys, do you ever shave in the showers?
Never.
Don't have a mirror in there and I'm also guilty of avoiding my razor on a fairly regular basis, anyway.
I do brush my teeth in the shower, though! ;)
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Are ex smokers the worst to give advice to smokers?
I don't think so. At least they've been there and know what it's like and how addicting it is.
Their ideas and suggestions for quitting, for example, have at least been tried and possibly found to be effective.
People who have never smoked don't have the first clue what you're going through.
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Why does burnt hair have such a distinctive odor?
The smell is sulphurous. It is because the keratin in our hair contains large amounts of cysteine, a sulfur-containing amino acid. Hooves and nails also contain keratin, which explains why real tortoise shells smell like hair when lit on fire.
http://www.slate.com/id/2162676?nav=tap3
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What are you loking at?
Your lips. I want them. ;)
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Which vegetable can you just never have enough of?
Tomatoes, hands down. But, wait! That's a fruit, huh?
Onions, then. Can't imagine life without them. :)
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Apart from horror movies can you name a film that has kids celebrating Halloween in it?
It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
....I got a rock. ;)
A TV event, rather than a film, but still...
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Why would someone ask you to go somewhere/do something with them when you feel in your gut that they don't REALLY want you to go?
My gut reaction would be that they feel obligated to ask you, or believe that it is the right thing to do.
Also, consider that the person may not really like you, but feels like they owe you the opportunity to change their mind about you.
I've had situations in which I didn't really care for someone, but because that person was close to someone that I *do* care for very much,...
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What is horse trainer, Todd Pletcher's, middle name?
Seems to be a big mystery, doesn't it? I can't find anything definitive on it, but a person in this comment thread says they 'think' his middle name is Alan.
Look for the comment by Stephanie, on May 19th, 2008
http://community.drf.com/formblog/2008/05/saturday-stakes.html
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If you could inhabit the world of any video or computer game, which one would you choose?
Fun question, Gal! Glad it came back around.
I think I'd have to choose the very first Jak and Daxter, The Precursor Legacy.
That world was totally cool and amazingly beautiful and fun. I found myself totally enthralled. :)
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Do you have a theme in your bathroom?
Laurel Burch cats.
My wife went a little loopy a couple of years ago and bought a bunch of statues and pictures and soap dispensers and switch plate covers and such.
Actually, though, it's pretty cool. The stuff she bought is interesting and combines a lot of different colors and textures.
Cat lover or no, we get a lot of compliments on the bathroom. It's definitely...
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Would you like to be identified as Joe Six-pack?
Nope. I think that 'joe six-pack' is an insult. To me, it refers to a certain 'type' of American that is thoughtless and ignorant. They sit around and talk about giving it to Sarah Palin, chortling and winking and poking each other in the ribs.
Funny thing is, very many Americans can be classified as 'joe six pack'. Working class, blue collar workers are often...
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My daughter is always complaining about stomach pain when ever she is eating,is there something wrong with her
Anytime a child is chronically complaining of pain, there is something wrong.
Take her to the doctor.
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I heard someone snorted teabags and baby powder. What can this do to the body and how does snorting affect someone?
Gross! Bet it gave them one heck of a cough, for one thing, but their breath was probably as fragrant as a freshly powdered bottom! ;)
I doubt that snorting tea and baby powder is going to do anything 'really' to your body, other than cause some nasal congestion and coughing. Sucking tea leaves into your sinuses and lungs can't be a pleasant experience.
Was this a...
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Can I carry big HDTV by myself or I need two persons to carry a big HDTV?
No matter how big and strong you are, please use two people to carry your big HDTV. It sure would suck to drop it, wouldn't it?
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News flash Cow goes_____________ (finish off caption the funnyier the better see picture below this might help
...to find fortune and fame as the new 'face' of 'Lumineers'.
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Who owns www.legalzoom.com?
Here's more info than you wanted to know:
http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=11677383
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What's your favorite potato chip brand? (Ex: Lays, Humpty Dumpty, etc)
A local Cincinnati brand named Husman's. Their BBQ is my very favorite. Not too salty, great potato flavor, and a generous coating of sweet bbq flavor. Mmmmmm. :)
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I lost another kitten last night. Why would my kittens suddenly die at 7 weeks of age? They seem healthy one day and die the next.
Young kittens are highly susceptible to getting a 'cold', which can kill them very quickly. There have to be signs that you're missing, here!
Watch for sneezing, wet noses, a lack of energy that should NOT be present in a healthy kitten. Also, the nictitating membrane, or inner eyelid can often be seen in the corner of the eye. This shouldn't be visible, normally.
Bad...
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Sometimes when I close a browser window, seconds later dozens of windows pop open to take its place. (I'm using Internet Explorer 6.0) Why is my computer going apeshit?
You've inadvertently downloaded adware to your computer.
There are a number of programs out there that will help you get rid of it, but beefing up your antivirus security is your most important step.
Could be, though, that you innocently downloaded it hidden and packaged in another application.
Here's just one free program to help you:
...
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Truthfully speaking,do you vote based on emotion,such as in order of vote the one you don't like out,family heritage voting trends ,peer pressure, follow the majority of voters choices in your state,or do you try to study the issues?
I follow no one.
I study the facts, examine the issues, open my eyes and look around, make sure I get varied opinions and varied sources of news coverage.
In the end, I always hope that there will be a candidate that I really want to get behind and believe in, but I am not above voting for the 'lesser of two evils', if it comes to that.
Blindly following the herd and...
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Have I ever been mean to you personally?
No, you have never been mean to me, but you HAVE totally ignored me, so I guess that I could take offense, if I chose to.
I've answered a few of your questions and tried to interact with you a few times, but I always sensed you never liked me. The cold shoulder is sometimes worse than out and out 'mean-ness', if you get my drift.
Still, I always thought you were a pretty...
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Can I just let you know that Jodie44 has been placed in the Penalty Box until 2036? :(
Wow. I have to say that this news makes me very sad. :(
Jodie was my very first friend on AB and the person who's content truly caught my attention at that time.
Jodie is definitely 'passionate'. She is also loyal to her friends and will jump to their defense with all the ferocity of a lioness.
She has a very strong point of view and is will not easily be backed down...
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What is the song on "the notebook" trailer?
Is this what you're looking for?
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How about that Ryder Cup victory?
I'm tickled pink! :) And, the fact that two Kentucky boys, Kenny Perry and J.B. Holmes were a huge factor in the victory makes it even sweeter.
First cup since '99 at Brookline.
I taped about 20 hours of coverage over the weekend and avoided the news till I could watch it all.
Yeah, you can call me a junkie, I don't mind. :)
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Will you drink a purified sewage drinking water?
Honestly, water is water. It all came from the same source at one time. If it's treated properly and filtered properly, it goes back to it's original pure state.
Besides, municipal tap water is mostly garbage in most areas. The amount of impurities and heavy metals and other assorted bacteria makes it not the healthiest choice, anyway.
And, still I drink it. And, so far, I...
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Somebody told me today that i have the IQ of a ham sandwhich...should i be offended?
Maybe you should take it as a compliment.
I mean, the person could have told you you had the IQ of a chicken salad sandwich, an egg sandwich, a fish sandwich, or even a roast beef sandwich!
Pigs are actually pretty smart by comparison.
Feel like a genius, say I. ;)
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Do you prefer a teacher who gives you good verbal instructions, demos how to do something or gets you practicing right away?
I'm a pretty quick study, but I've always preferred to be walked through a process, see it in action, take good notes, and go from there.
I believe I benefit more from being shown how to properly do something. There will be ample time, later, to put my own spin on it and adapt it to my style.
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What's worse, an ABer that "Asks A Question Like This," or an ABer that "ASKS A QUESTION LIKE THIS,"?
An ABer who "ask a Q lik dis". ;)
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Should schools be allowed to teach creationism?
How long have we had a FSM category? LOL.
I still believe in the separation of church and state, so I do not believe in teaching Creationism. I believe that students should be taught science. Evolution has scientific basis, creationism doesn't.
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If "falling in love" was a nice thing, why do people use a painfull verb to describe it ?? (Fall)..
Interesting question.
Perhaps the reason would be that the feeling that you get in your chest and stomach is similar to that of taking a dive off a high ledge. Sounds crazy, but as someone who has skydived and bungee jumped and been madly in love, I can truly attest to the fact that at one point, it all felt the same. :)
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According to a poll released today, US citizens blame Republicans over Democrats 2:1 for the current economic crisis/bailout situation. Thoughts?
Perhaps brain cells are stirring.... Nawwwww. Dare to dream, though! ;-P
If that fact is true, I have to wonder why McPalin is so close in the polls.
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What actor/actress has stared in three trilogys?
Sigourney Weaver. Four I believe, at last count.
Bruce Willis. Ditto.
Hmmmm. Perhaps I misunderstood this question. Are you referring to 3 'separate' trilogies?
If so, perhaps Christopher Lee?
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Friends come and go, but _______ lasts forever.
Taxes.
Least till you die, then any money you may have left is subject to inheritence tax for the poor sad sacks you've left your few remaining assets to. :)
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I wonder if this Wall Street's $700 billion bailout will spark the next "Great Depression? What do you think?
First off, I'm not going to even remotely suggest that I have all the answers, but here are a few things that I know and others that I believe.
The debt of this bailout will not fall on the irresponsible corporations who made stupid business decisions and got themselves into this mess. It will fall squarely upon the backs of the American taxpayer.
We are relying on more foreign...
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When your partner cries, you...........
Wrap my arms around her and ask her what is wrong. If someone has hurt her, I ask her if I can kick their ass for her. That usually makes her laugh, even though I am often half serious. If someone hurts her, I feel murderous!
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Should I stay with someone i'm CRAZY in love with that makes me cry every other day, or try it with someone new that I have everything and anything in common with that treats me how I would treat others?
I think your answer is right in your question. Read it two or three times and try to let it sink in.
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First thing that comes to mind when I say...Tall, blonde....?
My wife! :)
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How do you know youre realy in love i want to know im get in married in 3 months
If this is a sincere question and you really don't know if you're in love, you're probably not.
When you are in love, even if it's not 'right', you shove all that away. Love IS often truly blind.
Is she on your mind all the time? Does your stomach ache and your heart pound when you think of living without her? Does seeing her at the end of your day lighten...
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Having dinner tonight with a girl and her HUGE family. A little, no wait, a lotta nervous. Tips, anyone?
First and foremost, do NOT drink. The worst mistake I've seen people make is to try to calm their nerves with alcohol. It usually backfires and makes you way too mouthy and over the top.
My advice is to simply watch and keep your mouth shut, for the most part. Don't be a drag, but smile and listen to the conversation and try to observe the inner workings of this particular...
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Can you (usually) recognize what neighborhood/town people live in by the 2nd three numbers in their phone number (not the area code).... for example most people in my neighborhood and in the 2 neighboring neighborhoods are (***)-647-****.
Yes, but it is getting more difficult every day for a number of reasons.
First, this applies to land lines only. The 3 digits you refer to are called the 'exchange' or 'prefix'. Each exchange has a 'home' office from where the dial tone originates and that office is usually located within 10 or so miles of the person's home, though that also varies,...
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Nelson - Jetpacking from bed passed away early Saturday, September 6th of liver failure. His family is asking that you sign up as an organ donor as a tribute to him. Since this should be a question, what would you want others to do as a tribute to you?
I just heard this news today and wanted to stop by to offer my sincere condolences.
I must admit that I did not have a lot of personal interaction with Nelson, but I did have some. It was always about our pets.
Regardless, he was a warm presence on AB and seemed to be always kind and fun-loving. He was someone who's Q&A you wanted to read. He was positive and genuinely seemed...
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How many cats do u have & what are their names & do they have nicknames?
Three.
Brutus, who is also called simply Bru, Bubbers, or Flufferbutt.
Bentley, who is called Bent Kitty or Boo.
And our latest addition, Bella, who my wife calls 'Miss Thing'. :)
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I had surgery on my R hand, to repair a tendon. Will you forgive my slow responces?
If I can chat on YIM with Scooter, I can accept anyone's slow responses. That boy types with one finger, I swear. I seriously doubt you can be any slower. ;-P
Hope you get better soon! :)
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Why did McCain choose Sara Palin, the Governor of Alaska as his running mate? Think he is attempting to get some of Hillarys female supporters?
LOL. Well, of COURSE he did! I certainly have to hope that women voters are way smarter than McCain seems to think they are, though.
Women in this country are strong, intelligent, and savvy. Yes, I am also going to admit that I'm sad that I can't vote for Hillary, who I believe to have been the best candidate for the Dems. Why didn't Obama choose her as his running mate?...
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My beautiful, cheeky friend MIMI... made SAGE and i didnt even notice - im sorry MIMI - forgive me! Would everyone like to come to the party and help me to congratulate her? lets par-tay!!!!!
MEEMS! Accolades, lovely lady! :)
I remember when I first ran across your wonderfully quirky sense of humor and keen wit. You've been one one of my favorite friends ever since. :)
Congrats on your sagedom!
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I invite you over for an evening of TV or video movies. I serve you several salty snacks in bowls: Potato chips, corn/nacho chips, pretzels, popcorn, nuts, trail mix and cheese doodles. Which one of these would you be likely to eat the most of? The least?
I'd be all over the nuts and cheese doodles, as well as the nachos if there is salsa or cheese sauce for them.
You can keep the pretzels and also the potato chips, unless there is also Dean's french onion dip for the chips, in which case I'll scarf a bunch of those down, also.
Hope you have a lot of beer to quench my thirst! :) Thanks for the invite and the grindage!
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Do you think I could do your job for one day?
Naw. Not a chance, I'm afraid. :( Dang, and I can use a little time off, too! ;-)
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What do you think when you hear "im a product to out enviorment"
"A product of our environment?"
I think it's akin to saying you are what you know and is a throwback to the nature vs. nurture debate.
Sure! We are at least partially products of our environment. The type of upbringing and family relationships we had, the neighborhood we grew up in, the type of education we received, etc. all contributed to who we are today.
In fact, our...
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Would you give a homeless man in front of the liquor store your spare change?
Yep.
I often give panhandlers a buck or two. Though I hope they'll use the money to get some food, I realize that chances are good that they'll use it to buy a bottle.
Regardless, I give freely and with no expectations or caveats. My motives are honorable and that's all that matters, as far as I'm concerned.
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I give points then they disappear. Is this happening to anyone else?
The only time that's ever happened to me is if I reach the max points that I can give a particular user.
When you reach your limit, it at first appears your points are awarded to the user and then the box pops up advising that you've given too many points to this person.
If you refresh the page, you'll see your points didn't really post.
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What can I dress up as for a cheese themed house party?
A box of crackers or a single cracker, using cut out drawn on box or poster board hung around the neck.
A box of wine
Macaroni. - Either design another box, like 'Creamettes' or maybe sprinkle pasta over an old yellow or white shirt or sweatsuit covered in glue.
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Are there any large land animals a human can outrun?
The theory is that humans can outrun ALL land animals given time and distance. This is a little long, but pretty interesting:
Late one night over beers in the Welsh hamlet of Llanwrtyd Wells, an innkeeper got into an argument with a foxhunter about who could run faster, man or horse. The innkeeper insisted that over many miles, a human runner would have greater stamina, and prevail. Thus was...
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How do you handle a regular house guest who seems to always be too interested in your spouse?
Depends on the nature of your relationship with the person. Either stop inviting him (assuming 'he') over or call him out on it, if you're really certain his motives are less than honorable.
The question that springs to my mind, if this is a real situation and not simply hypothetical, is how does your WIFE feel about this? Women are usually more intuitive than us, and if...
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I'm leaving my kitten in the house for about 9 hours as I work 8.30 till 5.00, she is quite a young kitten. If I keep doing this will she get used to it?? or will I have to enrol in yet another kitten to keep her company?
As a long time cat owner, as well as someone who works with a pet rescue, I can tell you that the cat will adjust. But, two cats are ALWAYS better than one! :) If around the same age, they grow up together, learn to love each other and really do provide an enormous amount of companionship. Since she's so young, this is an ideal time to add a buddy to the mix.
Plus, they're just a...
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Big Brother, what again?
My wife and I have watched the show from the beginning. We loved it at first, then grew kind of bored with them, then got interested, then disgusted.
As the 10th season is starting, I'm finding it to be the best one I've seen since Amazon Janelle kicked major butt and took names.
Banal, silly, pointless, sophomoric, and oh, so addicting! It's the only reality show that I...
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Why when you have a muscle spasm in your neck do they refer to it as a "creak" in your neck? Where did this expression come from?
I've always heard it called a 'Crick', rather than a 'Creak', but I found references to both. Crick is probably just a more common pronunciation of the same word. As I'm sure you're aware, many country people and Southerners call 'creeks' 'cricks'.
Since the 2nd definition refers to wrenching or turning, and the 3rd and other...
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Our resident Southern belle, Misstarrie, is now a Maestro!! Will you help me in congratulating a great AB'er?
Sincerest congrats, Misstarrie! Couldn't have happened to a nicer lady. :) Enjoy your Maesto-dom!
You're an asset to AB and a very good friend to all. :) Found this video and and thought her Boopness might enjoy it. ;)
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Happy Birthday, Jodie44! Who would like to offer her a special birthday *toast*?
JODIE!! Happy belated Birthday! Sorry I missed this.
To make it up to you, here is more TOAST! :)
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If matter can not be created or destroyed...where do the missing socks go when you're doing your wash?
Because socks have an especially hard time with slavery and being 'owned'. They will try to escape at every opportunity.
You see them everywhere. On your stairs, across the room, hiding inside a pair of jeans. They are quite slippery, actually, and many DO find their way to freedom, only to wind up destitute.
That is why you'll sometimes find them soggy and dirty, lying...
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Is anyone else getting a page saying I.E.cannot display this page, every time you try to submit an answer to an Answerbag question, today (10th July 2008)?
Yes, I've gotten it a couple of times in the last couple of days. The answer always posts, though.
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How much do you hate your boss?
I have a very good relationship with my boss. She and I have a very good rapport, mutual respect, and she respects my opinion and skills.
I'm often her 'go to' guy when she needs something difficult handled and she works with me when I need a favor.
She doesn't question my work or my time management. She knows I do my job well and do my best to keep heat off her. :)
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How fussy are you with your coffee?
Well, I'm not into whippy, foamy, foo-foo coffee, if that's what you mean, but I grind my own beans.
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Men, love sometimes makes us do things we ain't proud of like walking a sissie dog or holding a purse at the mall. What are some other examples?
Actually attending a Renaissance Festival! Brrrrr!
No WAY I'm wearing a silly costume, though! ;)
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What is a movie that scared you so bad you couldn't sleep?
The original 'Nightmare on Elm Street' creeped me out pretty bad.
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What's the worst thing your S/O could say to you?
"I want a divorce".
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What is that all seeing eye of the bill?
It's the eye of Providence, and is often interpreted as being the eye of God, watching over and showing his approval of the United States' prosperity.
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Jimi Hendrix burned his guitar, what would you burn?
My golf club. I have to fish it out of the lake first, though. ;)
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BE honest. Do you count your calories when you eat? Do you watch your diet?
More so now than I ever have.
At 50, I guess I'm becoming more aware of my mortality and find it a little harder to maintain my girlish figure. ;)
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What should you not throw in a camp fire?
Limburger cheese. Pewwww. ;)
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It's Western Wednesday at the AB Drive-In Theater. Today's feature: a Clint Eastwood marathon! Will you drop by and share you favorite clips and comments?
OOO! I wanna play! :) How about this scene from Fistful Of Dollars:
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Does your pet wink at you?
Not wink, but BLINK. One of my cats slowly blinks at us when we are talking to him. Call me crazy, but we both believe it is his way of giving us 'kisses'. It's definitely a sign of affection. :)
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Do you try to start fights when you're drunk?
Nope. I'm a lover when I get drunk. I want to laugh and hug everyone. Drives my friends nuts, sometimes. :)
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Why do people usually conclude that a person is just paranoid if they think their phone is tapped, or they're being spied on in some way? This kind of stuff can and does happen.
'Tapping' phones is not nearly as easy as people seem to think it is.
The exceptions are if a jealous spouse hooks up a device to a land line phone within the house. Conversations can be recorded in such instances.
In order for landline phones to be 'tapped', it takes a court order. Trust me, the phone company's job is to protect your private information and we...
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Have you ever met someone and felt like you've known them forever?
I have! I've met people who I seem to have so much in common with, and feel so at ease with, right off the bat.
In most of those cases, though, as I get to know them, I realize that we don't have so much in common, after all.
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No really I have pics of Elvis in his last live preformance. the pics are in prestine shape they havent been handled in 31 years. think they are worth anything?
If the pics are good quality and truly what you say, I think you'll find they are VERY marketable! eBay is the place to go, in my opinion.
If you don't have an account or are a new seller, though, you won't fetch as high a price as someone with an established reputation, because you won't be trusted.
If that is the case, see if you can find a seasoned member to post...
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How i can delete chat records from my yahoo , cuz i have a very curious brother and i wonder if he can read my chats?
Once signed in, go to Contacts, Message Archive--Click on the folder Messages to the left and click the X above it on the tool bar. Do the same for Conferences if you have chats in that folder, as well as SMS messages.
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Where did you go on your first date ever in your life?
I do. I actually met her on my birthday and SHE asked ME to go to dinner with her the following Saturday, to celebrate. :)
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How many cruises have you been on? Are you planning any cruises in the future?
I've been on 5 so far. Four of them have been 19-21 day cruises (long ones!)
I've cruised Hawaii, Both sides of South America, Russia and the Baltic capitals, and Europe (Bermuda, Portugal, Spain, Italy)
I have another booked in September, to Nova Scotia
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Who would like to join me in congratulating Sweetcakes on the occasion of her 1 year anniversary on AB and give her a well deserved thank you for all the kindness she has shown to so many of us? ( Her anniversary was actually July 5th sorry I missed it)
Belated congratulations, Sweetcakes on your ABversary! :)
You are a lovely person and I'm very happy to have met you. Sorry I missed your party! :)
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Our very own Galeanda is now....a Genius! Will you join me in congratulating her?
WOO HOO! Heartiest congrats!!
Couldn't happen to a nicer 'Gal'!
I think we oughta have an old fashioned fish fry and some cheap wine to celebrate. ;)
You get a line, I'll get a pole, and we'll meet down by the fishin' hole..... :)
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What fruit would you not want to taste in a fruit salad?
I'd have to choose Breadfruit and Plantain.
While both fruits, they'd be awful in a 'traditional' fruit salad.
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Why do women expect chivalry and equal pay/rights? Why should they have the best of both worlds?
Because women are every bit as bright as a man, and if they do an equal job, they should receive equal pay and equal rights, as well as an equal chance of advancement. They've had a shoddy deal through most of history and that should stop.
As far as the chivalry goes, because they deserve to be pampered a little. Since many women go far and above for a man, with often little thanks and...
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If someone asked you to not to sleep for 5 days straight, you'd get 1 million dollars, would you do it?
When do I start?
I once stayed up for nearly 72 hours straight with no artificial stimulus, but I was a zombie, lol.
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I find I rarely notice the "category" a question is posted under when I answer. I just don't register that light orange writing over the question. Shouldn't AB use another, bolder colour. Am I the only one who has this problem?
No, I have the same problem, sometimes, and give an answer that doesn't really fit the category because I've not paid attention. Even though it is right there, it is hard to notice.
The problem is that most people on this site don't like big, bold colors (myself included), so we just have to get into the habit of paying more attention, I guess.
There was quite a brouhaha...
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What is your name, and is there a story behind how you got your name from your parents? If so please tell.
They both loved Elizabeth Taylor and they thought 'Giant' was one of the greatest films ever made.
Now, why they decided on Taylor as opposed to Rock, Hudson, James, or Dean is beyond me.
Hey, at least they didn't name me 'Elizabeth'! ;)
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Would you be kind enough to join me in giving a warm welcome to a new member of my household? Pic inside... :o)
What a little cutie! Just like his new mama. :)
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I had this debate with my friends tonight over dinner. If you found something of value (money, jewelry) but it had the person's phone number with it as well, would you return it or go by the "finder keeper" rule?
If it has a identity attached to it, it's akin to stealing if I keep it, by my way of looking at things.
I'd feel terrible and wouldn't derive any pleasure from keeping it.
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Would you think I was a snot for wanting to camp in my 34 foot camper with its own shower and bathroom rather roughing it in a cabin with no bathroom having to use public bath and showers?
Not at all. To each his own.
I'd say if you bought a 34 foot camper, then you must like to travel and enjoy the campground experience without the hassle of 'roughing it'. In fact, I think a camper is great way to see the land and makes for an affordable, extended vacation.
More power to you! :)
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When was the last time you downrated another AB user? (nb: and what was your reason for doing so)
I never DR. If an answer is nonsense, spam, or blatantly offensive, I simply flag it and move on.
I ran across an answer just a little while ago that I thought was nasty. It was offensive to ME, but acceptable by AB standards. So, I just walked on by and uprated the good answers so that one would sink to lowly bottom of the pile. :)
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How do you deal with being the third or fifth wheel?
It's not much of a factor at my age. Most of my friends are married and we are all good friends. If one spouse can't make it to an event or party, the other is just as welcome, as are the few single friends that we have. We're all part of an extended family. :)
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What have you learned from having your heart broken?
That relationships are work and commitment.
That it's important to know yourself and your own basic needs.
That compromise and bowing to another's desires is sometimes necessary.
That being respectful and kind to your mate is one of the most important things you can do.
That keeping the lines of constant communication open is vital.
That it's important to...
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Does anyone else get very tired when they're sad?
Yes. I think it's a natural defense mechanism.
Being sad is stressful and resting your mind and body helps keep you mentally and physically healthy enough to go on, get past it, and deal witht the strain of it all.
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Doing things you once enjoyed with your spouse that you haven't done in a long time usually brings back that Loving Feeling. True or False?
Bring BACK that loving feeling? If it's not too lost, it's certainly possible. Sometimes the grass always looks greener and a return to things you once loved can remind one of what they once had and help to rekindle a flame and put things into perspective.
If it's not truly lost, doing something fun together that you haven't done in awhile can reinforce the bond you...
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There is a breed of duck called the 'Dorking'. Do you know of any funny animal names?
I can't think of a funnier name or a funnier looking animal than the Platypus!
The great AB picture glitch is preventing an upload of images, sadly. But links work! :)
http://www.perlgurl.org/archives/blogpics/platypus.jpg
http://www.ryanphotographic.com/platypus.htm
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Do you read consumer reports before purchasing non-grocery items?
Yes. It is one of many sites that I use for comparison shopping and product reviews, if you are referring to the actual 'Consumer Reports'. I'm even on online paid subscriber.
I research everything these days, since there is so much great information on the Internet. Places like Cnet, epinions, Bizrate, etc give lots of real user reviews and also ratings for online merchants....
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What is your opinion of men seeing strippers at their bachelor parties? Is it different if it's only for ten minutes or the whole time?
It's tradition and it's innocent. A bachelor party is supposed to be crude, lewd, and debauched.
Boozing, gambling, porn, and strippers is a sophomoric outlet for the boy in us. It's a celebration and it's one night for all of us to behave totally inappropriately.
I've never personally been to a bachelor party where the 'entertainment' was...
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How long has it been since you've seen the ocean?
Nine months ago from Grand Cayman Island. :)
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If I was going to toke it up..what song should I have playing in the backround?
My old school vote is for Robin Trower--Bridge of Sighs. Every cut is excellent. :)
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You walk into a Chinese take-out restaurant. What are you going to oder today?
Shrimp with lobster sauce or cashew chicken, usually.
Oh, but can I also have some of those crab rangoons? :)
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Are you a messy cook?
Yep. But, my wife is 10x worse than I am. Since *I* usually do the dishes and she usually cooks, she has little regard for the mess. *puts hands in face and weeps* ;)
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What song do you currently hate?
FREE BIRD!
I swear, I want to cut my throat every time I hear it.
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Do you lose a little bit of your mind with each passing year? How do you keep yourself fresh?
Yes, I believe that the brain has is predisposed to atrophy with age, just like the rest of the body.
To keep that from happening, I read, and I try very hard to stimulate my brain with sights and sounds and new knowledge.
AB is actually a very powerful tool for me to keep learning and growing.
I often spend a good deal of time on this site not answering, but just reading.
But,...
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Do canaries lay eggs? And if they do, will you get another bird?
All birds lay eggs. In order to have a hatchling, though, you have to a pair of birds, male and female. Without a male, the egg cannot be fertilized.
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Do you shake your leg sometimes while sitting?
I love the 'old question' revival. :)
I don't, but my wife does. Drives me INSANE. I feel like I've put a quarter in the 'magic fingers' at the Motel 8. ;)
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What is the most disgusting greasy spoon?
I've always thought Denny's sucked. Waffle House is a very close second! I've never understood people's obsession over their hash browns. I think they are the WORST!
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Can you smell a Dunkin Donuts from a few blocks away?
Not sure about a few blocks, but I can from a block away! Since I'm partial to that sinful little treat, it drives me nuts, too! It's like driving past a good steakhouse. Mmmmmm. :)
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What's your views of the guy that had a baby? Do you find it acceptable or just wrong?
I personally find it bizarre, but to each his own!
Whatever someone wants to do with their own body is their choice, as far as I am concerned.
From my understanding, the transgendered man's wife had to have a hysterectomy and they wanted a baby. Now, why a woman wants to be married to a man who still has a woman's sex organs is beyond me, to begin with, but that's another...
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What is the most beautiful red dress you have ever seen? (Try to include picture.)
I'll never forget the moment I saw Michelle Pfeiffer in Scarface. This red dress of hers was a beauty.
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Which movie based on a book differs most from its source material?
One that always struck me was "The Shining". I loved the book and was so disappointed with the movie.
I know that it's become a horror 'classic', but I couldn't help but feel let down after reading that marvelous book and seeing how they changed everything and ruined the story.
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Do you think Laura Dern sort of resembles a giant banana?
Vlad, this question CRACKED ME UP!!
Banana, huh? LOL. I can see it, but to me, she always looked kinda 'horsey'. She looks so much like her dad, poor thing.
For your further consideration: Hillary Swank and Juliette Lewis.
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If you could ask God one question, what would you ask?
Why are we created only to suffer and die?
--Simon Wagstaff
(Kilgore Trout, aka Kurt Vonnegut--Venus On The Halfshell)
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Who's better- Mike Portnoy or Neil Peart?
I think Neil Pert is incredible, but Portnoy is also great. The best ever, though, in my opinion was Jon Bonham.
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Do you ever look in your list of friends ("My Friends" tab) and not recognize some friends that you supposedly added or requested?
Yep. When they change their names and avatars it can take awhile to figure out who's missing and put it together. Sometimes, I never do!
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Who is your favourite cartoon character?
Foghorn Leghorn
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What is the last thing you saw at the theater(not movie)
'Wicked'. Loved it. :)
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Why is your poop green sometimes?
Along with the other answers you've gotten, blue food coloring will also turn your dookie BRILLIANT green!
Purplesaurus Rex kool aid used to do that. Even cakes that are supposed to have black icing (like for 40 bday or whatever) is often very dark blue and will have a similar effect.
Can you believe that there is actually a 'Poop Report'?
...
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Does anybody think that history and experience does not impact critical thinking.
History and experience can only impact critical thinking if the history is studied and the experience taught a lesson that was absorbed.
If neither of those conditions are met, history is doomed to repeat itself.
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Finish this sentence: I've always wondered why women...?
seem genetically predisposed to love and gather endless pairs of SHOES. :)
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What are some do's and don'ts on your first cruise?
This is good advice, originally written by my wife and pasted here. :)
For me, a few things that I've learned to always pack:
Photocopies of your passport and photo id if not using a passport---I put a photocopy in each piece of luggage, and I also use a photocopy as my I.D. when leaving the ship for excursions. NEVER use your original passport for id.
A travel alarm clock---there...
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Imagine a well paid, salaried team where overtime is the norm. 1 single mom of a 1 year old is never asked to put in the extra hours but gets the same salary. Is this fair to the other team members who regularly put in 60 hr weeks?
I'm going to weigh in here.
From what I've been reading, we are talking about a group of people who all do the same job. There is a certain amount of work that must be done per week and all members are expected to work until the work is complete.
If that is all correct, then all team members should be required to put in the same number of hours. I don't care what your...
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Are you smart enough to know when your not being "hit on" or do you think everyone wants the juice from your berries and not wine from another vine?
I have the opposite problem. I don't usually even recongnize the signs of someone wanting the juice from MY berries, much to the chagrin of my wife. ;)
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What is the best response to tell people when they are sorry about the death in your family and you are not disturbed about it in the least?
Same as a death in the family that you are disturbed about.
"Thank you so much for your kind words and for thinking about me".
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Have you ever heard of SweetP and Scooter?
Yep. They are shark rays at the Newport, Kentucky aquarium. Great place!
There is also a sweet 'T' and Scooter, here on AB. ;)
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WHY O Y O WHY?
Because I'm your father and I said so.
What? Mean?
Well, when YOU'RE a father, YOU can be mean, too! ;)
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Is there such a word as "conversate"?
Sure! If you're Jesse Jackson! ;)
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You'd be rich, if you got a nickle every time you heard................?
"Make love to me, you savage beast!" ;)
OK. Just kidding!
How about, "Can you believe the price of GAS?"
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Rush Limbaugh to get $38M PER/YR for next 8 years. Thoughts?
Plenty of them. Some, even intelligent and thoughtful ones, unlike Mr. Limbaugh.
What I think is that he's doing a fine job keeping the American public's eye off the ball and corporate America thanks him, with all their black hearts and huge wallets.
The toxic stew of talk radio has proved to be an exquisite opiate and brain-washing tool for the average Joe. Everything just...
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We have Born to run, Born to be wild, etc.
What short Born to... phrase would describe you best?
Born to serve as a warning to others. ;)
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People talk about their cats a lot on Answerbag. Are you all typical cat ladies?
I don't really consider us to be 'typical' anythings, but my wife and I are proud to be considered 'cat people'. They're such regal, beautiful creatures and we are honored to share our home with them.
They're lazy, playful, comical, affectionate, fussy, demanding, and oh, so full of their own self worth! I can't imagine my life without 'fur...
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My ex-husband spent years in prison for sexually abusing my children. I know it's beneficial for me to forgive him, but how do I go about doing this? Everytime I think of him I want him to suffer as they did.
There really is no need to 'forgive' him, but if you are actually able to get rid of the hatred that you feel, it will actually make YOU feel better and may benefit your children.
I cannot imagine how you must feel, thinking about what he did to your children, and my heart goes out to you. Still, I'm assuming that you've tried to get your children past this by way of...
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What are the best ways to lose weight?
Exercise your arm muscles. Have the strength to push yourself away from the table.
Eat slowly. Give your body a chance to tell you when you're actually full.
Pay attention to the 'full' signal and don't keep eating, just because it's there. Forget the lesson your parents taught you. It really isn't necessary or even 'good' to 'finish your...
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How would you rate your "Plays nice with others" skills? 0-10
A perfect '10'! ;) Yeah. Right. Actually, I get along with people very well, in real life. I'm the big, happy clown that everyone likes. :P
I have the ability to keep my cool and remain uncontroversial, most of the time. This often drives my wife nuts, because SHE is never wishy-washy and rarely tactful when she feels strongly about something.
For myself, I'll stand...
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My beautiful and funny friend Misstarrie is having a BIRTHDAY today!! Would you please wish her the best day ever? Thank you:)
Very happy BELATED B-day, my dear! I am so sorry that I missed your day. :-(
I hope it was a wonderful one!
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Our pal Scooter has climbed the ladder to level 60! Who would like to help me congratulate him on becoming a Maestro? Congratulations on a job well done, my friend!
Scooter, my Brothah! :) Sincerest congrats to you on your grand ascent to the rank of MAESTRO! It couldn't happen to a nicer guy.
I hope you've been doing well and I hope to catch up with you soon! :)
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Our wonderful Jay Was Here has made it all the way to GURU!!! Would you please join me in congratulating him and telling him how much we adore him?
Congratulations, Jay! I very much enjoy your content. :) Way to go!
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Who would like to help me congratulate the sweet and handsome Taylor on his arrival to Sagedom and a job well done? CONGRATS Taylor!
No points for me, please. I just wanted to say thanks to Misstarrie and everyone for your comments and for making me feel so welcome here.
I've been here for six months now, and I've never encountered a community of such wonderful, intelligent, fun loving people.
AB is made special because of all of you. :)
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Of all the actresses that have portrayed "Catwoman", which is your favorite?
No one purred like Eartha Kitt, but for me, Catwoman will always be Julie Newmar.
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Our gorgeous, fun loving SWEET T has made it to Maestro, who would like to come to her party with me and wish her congratulations?
Sincerest congrats, Sweet T, on your grand ascent to Maestro! :)
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What's your favorite kind of store?
Home improvement stores like Lowe's, Home Depot, and of course, the great temple and shrine of men all over the U.S., SEARS. ;)
I can wander around any of those places for hours, just looking and dreaming of all the things I'd like to do to my home and all the cool tools I can buy with which to do them! :)
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My sister in law is being induced today. She had a hard time with her other 2 deliveries. I am nervous for her. Has anyone any words for me?
Aw, Dutchess, I sure hope everything worked out for your sister-in-law. Sorry I saw this so late. My thoughts and well wishes are with you and your sis. :)
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Can you decipher this sequence?: "Own Lima Stain May Aches Sit Tap Pin!"
"Only Mustang makes it happen".
It's an old Ford Mustang ad slogan from the 60's/70's, I seem to recall.
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Would you appear on 'Big Brother'? Being watch 24-7 and with no privacy?
I'm sure it would be tough. Very psychologically and emotionally stressful.
My wife thinks I would be GREAT for that show, oddly. She thinks I have the perfect personality for it, so who knows?
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My friend Grammy Robin is now an AB Sage! Would you like to join me in congratulating her?
You bet! Congratulations on your sagedom, dear lady. :)
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Is it illegal to serve cats and dogs in America?
My cats will riot if that is the case! They fully believe that being served is their birthright!
We are staff around here, the wife and I! ;)
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What is a proper gift of appreciation to someone who is moving out of a luxury beach front house for a week so our family can have use of it? (4 bedrooms)
Maybe a very nice wine and cheese basket for him or her to find upon return.
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What is the earliest TV program you can remember watching?
A local Cincinnati Kiddie show called 'Uncle Al'. Also, Captain Kangaroo. I was just a tyke! :)
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What does your s/o do to make you feel sexy?
Sometimes, when we're driving somewhere, she turns and looks at me and plays with my hair and gets this cute little smile on her face.
I'm driving, so I can only glance over at her, but the way she does it and the look on her face just makes me feel like pulling over somewhere. :)
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What do the lyrics to Sting's "If I ever lose my faith in you" mean?
He's saying that he can handle disillusionment and disappointment in all things in this world, as long as he still has her to believe in.
With her beside him, he can face anything and continue on. Without her, he would be lost and crushed.
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Does the height of your ideal mate matter to you? Women: Would you date a man who is shorter than you? How much shorter would it bother you? Men: Would you date a woman who is taller than you? How much taller would it bother you?
Well, I am 6'1", so there really aren't a whole lot of women out there taller than I am, at least not by much anyway, so that has never factored into it for me.
My first wife was short and my current wife is 5'10".
I love my tall wife. She just seems to fit better, somehow. I also find myself 'looking' at tall women more.
So, I guess if I had to...
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When you see a new response has arrived to your question or answer, and a new rating to that(either positive or negative), then would you consider that most probably the response and the rating were from the same person?
Yes, I do. Nothing is certain, of course, but I think a lot of us rate and answer at about the same time so that the asker can assume we are the ones who left the rating.
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Have you done your taxes yet?
Sadly, no. :( I am usually really good about doing my taxes early, but I've just been a lardbutt about it this year.
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What do you think should be done with puppy mills?
Personally, I think dog breeders should have to adhere to certain standards and face regular inspections.
In reality, though, who is going to make them? Where will the funding come from?
It makes me sick what people do to animals for money and how cruelly and inhumanely so many animals are treated.
Until such time when animal rights become a priority, though, this cycle will continue.
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Can you think of a song which has lyrics, but the title of it is not actually sung in the song?
Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town - Pearl Jam
Some bands are known for it.
Bob Dylan:
Rainy Day Woman #12 & 35
Highway 61 Revisited
Queen Jane Approximately
Positively 4th Street
Girl from the North Country
From a Buick 6
It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train The Cry
Just Like Tom Thumbs Blues
Led Zeppelin:
Black Dog
D'yer Mak'r
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Name a song that has a car's name in the title?
Low Rider -- War
Great video, too, if you're into hydraulics :)
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Happy one year anniversary Arisztid! Would anyone else like to join in his ONE YR celebration?
Happy ABversary, Aris! :)
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Do you think the benefits of drinking lots of water have been oversold? How much water do you drink in a day?
I personally don't think you can drink too much water. It keeps the body hydrated and constantly flushes your system. I know from personal experience it keeps away hangovers and headaches.
Since 2/3 of our bodies are water, I don't see how benefits could be overstated, although I understand how difficult it is to drink as much as people think is recommended.
I've...
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Who is your all time FAVORITE singer?
Elvis Costello
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WHAT MAKES BAILEYS IRISH CREAM LAST SO LONG?
It doesn't last long at all in my house. Goes very fast. One day or a weekend is its shelf-life around here. :)
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What is better for your body: Cold, refrigerated water, or room temperature water?
Ok. All the room temp answers are wrong. All wrong. I answered this question months ago and did a lot of research into it. :
Here is the link: http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1812397
Here is my answer:
Well, Blondie, this question got me interested so I did a little research. Seems the correct answer is COLD. Here's what I found:
"Is drinking cold water during or after...
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What is the the biggest mistake people make when they remarry?
I think many people remarry too quickly and others find a second spouse that has many of the same characteristics of the first spouse.
They tend to find themselves attracted to the same type of person and forget that type of person proved to be incompatible in the past.
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What's the name of the band that was really popular in the 80's whose music was really 'emo' and was always that sad 'I wanna kill myself' kind of music? The lead singer had freaky hair and smudged eyeliner? NOT Alice Cooper... It's a one word name...
Are you thinking of The Cure and Robert Smith, maybe?
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Can you give me some ideas of some unique, pretty names for a baby girl? Some name you don't hear everyday...
I've always like the name Svetlana. Doesn't really roll off the tongue, though, unless you're Russian. :)
Still a pretty name.
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Would anyone care to join me in my bath? (I have pissed in it)
Errr. Ummm. No thanks!
But, I'd say no thanks even 'without' the extra ingredient, just so you know! ;)
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I need help coming up with a new song to sing at my local karaoke bar. I want to find some fun, upbeat 70's/80's songs like "Walking on Sunshine" that the bar can really get into, and everyone knows. Any thoughts?
Goody Two Shoes
Turning Japanese
Venus (Bananarama version)
Hazy Shade of Winter (Bangles version)
Der Kommisar
Walk Like an Egyptian
We got the Beat
Love Shack
Safety Dance
Spin Me Round
Gotta Wear Shades
Tainted Love
Fox on the Run
Our Lips are Sealed
I took all these off the 80's mix CD my wife made. All upbeat, all fun. :)
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Have you ever tried vegemite?
I did. I tried it several times when I visited Australia and even brought a few small packets of it back to the U.S. with me to share and try again.
Never could develop a taste for it, and I tried! Black salty goo. :-Þ
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Does your S/O do anything that grosses you out? Mine is now. He has a bowl of dry catfood sitting on his desk, and he put some candy in with it. He's eating the candy out of the catfood dish. EEEWWW
Gross! Aris is eating candy mixed in with cat food? Why?
Anyway, I guess the thing my wife does is leave tissues laying around. She has allergies and has to blow her nose pretty frequently.
I'll start to clean up a bit and grab a *wet* tissue. Ick! :-&
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Which is better: Your cursive or printing?
Printing.
It's been so long since I've written in cursive that I don't even know how to do properly anymore and that is no joke.
My printing is actually pretty decent though.
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Where is your personal 'paradise?'
Anywhere my wife is. As long as I can be with her, I am in paradise. :)
Geographically? I love Siesta Key, Florida, Grand Cayman Island, Queenstown, New Zealand. :)
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Is against the law to marry your third cousin half brother?
Actually, in most of the world and nearly half the states in the U.S. it is not illegal to marry your FIRST cousin.
Don't give it another thought.
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Assuming that God is ALL powerful and ALL knowing, what do such things as the Holocaust (the WWII one and all the rest), rapists, child abusers, the Inquisition, and all of the other horrors say about Him? Is He a loving God as most claim?
Aris, I don't know. At least some of the victims were surely believers in God and Christ.
I understand the arguments of others that this world is what we make it and if we allow evil to reign, God will not intervene.
But, what of the ones who DID pray to Him? The innocent children and babes who could NOT pray to HIM?
Were any answered? Evidence would show that most were NOT.
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Does soup fill you up?
Does me! Especially my wife's soup, which is always loaded with meat and/or veggies.
I LOVE soup. :)
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What is "Dorothy's family".. a cult?
Are you maybe talking about 'Friends of Dorothy'?
If so, it's a term used on cruise ships (maybe other places, but this is where I have encountered it) to call together gay cruisers for a meet and greet.
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'By the time I got to Woodstock...they were half a million strong'.....were you there, or do you wish you were?
No, I wasn't and yeah, man! I would have loved to have been there.
Even though it sounds like a crappy, miserable mess, it made history and was the ultimate hippy concert.
Bad weather and bad acid be damned, Woodstock was the place to be in August, 1969. :)
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If you could have the physique of anyone famous, who would it be?
Ideally, I think Christian Bale in Batman Begins.
He's about the same size as I am, and such a transformation would actually be possible. He looks great, but not too over the top.
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Do you think your astrological sun sign represents you well? http://mizian.com.ne.kr/englishwiz/library/names/zodiac/contents.htm
Libra and most folks think I'm pretty well balanced. :)
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How long does stubble take to grow back?
That varies from man to man.
Usually, some shadow and roughness will appear within 24 hours. For many men, it's much sooner than that. 12 hours, 6 hours...
It all depends on the thickness of your beard.
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Has your home ever been robbed?
Many times, unfortunately. When I was a kid, we were burgarized probably at least five times over the years.
The home I have now was burgarized about 13 years ago.
That was the last straw for me. I got ADT and installed several other security measures. It's a much more relaxing feeling.
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What is your favorite thing to hunt?
Easter eggs with little kids. :) Tons of fun.
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What was the last food you craved?
Pizza! Right now. Pizza has been coming up all day today.
*picks up the phone to call Papa John's...* :)
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Do you pay rent or have a mortgage?
Mortgage. 4 years to go.... :)
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Have any one here lost their responce to a question? After writing a long answer, then hit (add comment) and it says "posting comment", but nothing happens?! : (
Yes, and here is the solution.
I've found that if I try to comment and leave anything less than 200 or so characters, it will NEVER post. It may be slightly less than 200, but not much more.
So, what I do is write the comment, then highlight and cut the bottom half off and put my cursor over the peice that's left and make sure I have 300 or so characters left.
I then submit...
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What are your views on clowns?
I've never understood either the attraction or the fear.
To me, they are just goofy-looking. :)
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What is your favorite finger food?
Pizza! :)
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Before the Kansas-Memphis game tonight should I take a nap or go drinking?
Take a nap. Drink while watching the game. :)
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What is your favorite pig out food!
Gotta be pizza.
It's the one thing I can't seem to get off of once I start eating it.
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Have you ever been standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona?
Yeah. I had seven women on my mind, at the time, as I recall....
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Does it make anyone else angry when people have no clue how to spell what they want to write? Or should I just care less about the future of the world?
It's one of my pet peeves. OK. If I'm honest, it's probably my BIGGEST pet peeve.
The thing is, though, I try to ignore it and read what the person is trying to convey and just respond and ignore the bad grammar.
The only time it really bothers me is when it's obviously txt tlk or something considered 'fashionable', like putting 'z' instead of...
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Let's be honest--does anyone really like raisins?
I love raisins, but only in the 'buff'. I hate them when they're all plumped up and cooked in somthing. Brrr.
Raisin Bran is one of my favorite cereals, though. :)
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What is the latest song that you have misheard the lyrics? Cite the lyrics misheard.
Bye Bye Love by The Cars.
"It's an orangey sky" always sounded like "It's a Corn Beef Sky" to me.
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Is your garden ready to plant yet? When do you typically get it started?
*groan* We only plant a flower garden but my in-laws have a REAL garden. I expect to go out and prepare the beds anytime, now, and also head out to the in-laws to start tilling.
Although some things are planted early, generally we go by the 'Mother's Day' rule in this part of the country.
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I just noticed that if I turn my points indicator back on when I have the comments light but no new comments showing, it will show me those comments! Anyone else getting that? And why would that be?
Yeah, I've found messing with turning on and off the features makes things pop up also. Also switching to different views and back.
Sometimes, though, I think I'm just not holding my mouth the right way. ;)
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Have you ever been hiking / camping trip with friends? If so where did you go?
I love to camp.
We go to several places: Cave Run Lake in Morehead, Kentucky, Lake Cumberland in Kentucky, and also Dale Hollow Lake, which is in Kenucky and Tennessee, but we like a campground in Tennessee. :)
All places have a gorgeous lake for boating and swimming, as well as great hiking trails and even caves to explore.
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If AB crashed and you couldn't go on any more today, what would you do?
My taxes. Jeez, I really need to do those! Tomorrow, really....
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I have Adobe CS2 and I haven't been able to learn it in full. I really want to master "removing the background from an image" so I can use the image in other programs. Does anyone know of a good tutorial to learn this program? Thanks :-)
Here's one for you:
http://tutorials.lombergar.com/extracting_images_with_photoshop.html
There are tons of tutorials on the web for Photoshop, but the easiest way to do what you want to do, in my opinion, is use your 'magnetic lasso' to select the part of the picture you want to keep, then go to 'Select' at the top of the page and choose 'inverse'. Hit...
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Would you accept a million dollars movie role even if the role went against your principles/morals?
I honestly believe I would not. My legacy is all I have and I'm nobody important in this world, really.
The words I leave behind, my actions, my reputation, perhaps the good I did through charity work or just being a good friend, husband, or father, is all I have.
To tarnish my legacy by doing something that went against my principles for money is not something I think I could ever...
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What are your 2 favorite things about spring?
The longer days and the sound of those annoying birds happily chirping away. Wouldn't trade those birds for anything. :)
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You've had a hard day, what smell, sight, and touch would make you feel much better?
Same as some of the previous, nothing brings me more joy than the sight of my beautiful wife and the feel and scent of her as she wraps those slender arms around me and touches me with those soft lips.
This sounds like it's going a bit 'porno'. (Catch you guys later, ok? ;) )
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Do you ever want to drink early in the morning?alcohol
When I'm on the lake vacation I take every year with all my friends, I've often had a shot of tequila and a beer by 10am. Sometimes, two shots of tequila! :)
WTH?? I'm on vacation and I'm not planning on operating any heavy machinery! ;)
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There's only me here. Me and my laptop. Alone, old, crippled with arthritis, and ohh so cold and unloved. So I make up a few situations and characters on AB to amuse myself in my final months. Is that so very wrong?
I've got no problem with any of your questions, per se.
The questions can pertain to many people in this world, and the answers may well help someone who may not ask for themselves.
Hypothetical or not, as long as there is no venom or derision directed at anyone, the questions are perfectly legitimate.
But....Here's the problem. People are kind hearted and genuinely want...
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What are some good leisure activities for middle-age folks these days? Looking for mild exersize and relaxation all wrapped up in a few things that are easy and fun to do.
Consider checking out a 'Tai Chi' class in your area.
Before you dismiss as martial arts, take a look. It's great for people of all ages and physical ability and is non-competitive.
Tai chi is used to:
Reduce stress
Increase flexibility
Improve muscle strength and definition
Increase energy, stamina and agility
Increase feelings of well-being
Here's a...
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What are the 5 top things you will not put up with on a date?
Cell phone calls
Dismissive behavior toward wait staff
Flirting with other men
Getting out of control drunk
Rude, agressive behavior
Sure am glad I don't have to date anymore. :)
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Jodie 44 celebrated her three year Anniversary this month. Who will help send congratulations her way!!
To one of our favorite AB members… Congratulations Jodie!!!
Jodie, I know this isn't your 'bag', but sincerest congrats on your 3-year ABversary.
That's quite a milestone and this place wouldn't be the same without you. :)
You're my oldest AB friend and I think you're the greatest!
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Do guys actually like the whole dumb blonde bit?
Drives me nuts, and not in a good way. I don't care for the 'ditzy' routine by anyone, regardless of hair color.
There are many ways to 'be cute'. None of them include acting 'dumb', in my opinion.
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What's your take on people who use the "About Me" profile page as a platform for verbally attacking other Answerbaggers?
It honestly surprises me when I see that kind of thing.
It seems a much too public way to air your dirty laundry, to me, and I don't understand what anyone has to gain from it.
I think it makes the user look like they're throwing a little tantrum and I don't find that at all appealing.
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What's your blood type, have you ever given blood, and how much if so?
A+ and I'm over the 5 gallon mark. :)
I'm a regular donor, when they let me donate.
Traveling to locations outside the U.S. that are in the no-no zone has prevented me from donating for up to a year at a time, on several occasions.
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What type of beverage would you drink most in a week?
Coffee, Sprite Zero, and Water.
Each has it's place and is of equal importance in my daily regimen. :)
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What is the best way of drinking tequila?
Oh, BABY. Try this and you'll NEVER stop.
Instead of salt, get a bottle of Frank's hot sauce (or another Louisiana hot sauce, NOT TABASCO)
Pour a shot of tequila. Pour hot sauce on your hand. Lick it, hold it in your mouth, shoot the tequila and swallow both together.
Follow this by a bite into a fresh lime wedge (MUCH better than lemon)
The hot sauce and tequila blend...
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When people gather in the same place at the same time but lack oraganization or lasting patterns of interaction,they form a
..group of people with no desire to do their own homework. ;)
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Do you ever go down the list of questions and give a positive point to people?
Yep. I love to positroll, and I love finding new people to point as I enjoy their content, as well as the regulars that I love to read. :)
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Mind if I smoke?
Not a bit. If you're in my home or out with me, I want you to be as comfortable and as at home as possible. :)
I would appreciate it, though, if you didn't lay the cigarette in the ashtray so that the smoke curls up into my face. And, would you also not blow it in my face? Crack a window if we're in my car, also.
Other than that, I'm happy to have you and sure! We can...
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What do you do first when you get up?
Go directly to the shower. It's the only way to wake my tired butt UP. :)
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Do I write Dear Reader if I don't know who I am writing to or To Whom It May Concern?
I direct letters of that nature as Dear Sir/Madam.
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Why do we allow ourselves to keep making the same mistakes...especially in affairs of the heart?
Personally, I didn't. I took each experience and learned from it. My bad experiences taught me what I didn't want in a relationship, or more correctly, what I wouldn't accept in a relationship.
I try to apply that priciple to most things in my life.
There are no mistakes, only learning experiences. Everything that I've gone through has taught me something valuable if...
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What are some good,easy, inexpensive filling meal ideas that would be easy on the stomach while getting over a stomach flu?
When I'm sick, I like to eat cream cheese on soda crackers. Maybe this isn't a meal to some, but it's filling and tasty and very easy on the stomach.
Another favorite is a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup.
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Why can't you see how beautiful you are?
Because I'm just a man. I don't see 'beauty' when I look in the mirror.
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Tell us the books that you enjoyed so much you've read them more than once.
Swan Song by Robert R. McCammon
Firestarter by Stephen King
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April 5th would have been Bette Davis' 100th birthday. What is your favorite film featuring Bette Davis?
Personally, I loved her when she played her crazies.
So, I loved 'Hush Hush, Sweet Charlotte' and my favorite has to be 'Whatever Happened To Baby Jane?' that she starred in with her Hollywood nemesis, Joan Crawford. :)
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My fiance won't marry me unless I completely clear out my $10K debt, is that a valid reason?
Good credit is one of the most important things you can possess in today's world. I have no idea what kind of debt your $10,000 consists of, or what your credit rating is, but paying off the debt will make your credit report look a lot better, for one thing.
If his credit is good and yours isn't, his will be affected the instant he marries you. Add to that the burden of taking that...
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What is the most interesting statistic that you know?
That there are probably at least 100 stars for every grain of sand on the planet Earth.
(Lots of room for error, but estimates run from 10-1,000 or more stars to grains of sand.)
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What are some good sci-fi books you've read?
The 'Dune' series by Frank Herbert.
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I asked my husband if we could make an attempt at working on our relationship again, he said he 'can't imagine ever living with me again'. Is it futile to try?
Only you can decide if you want to continue to try, but from the response he has given, I think it's prudent to 'expect' the worse.
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What would be some technically edible but really disgusting toppings for ice cream?
Fresh minced garlic.
Parmesan cheese.
Hot pepper flakes
A-1 steak sauce
Soy Sauce
Mayonnaise
All those sound Mmm Mm. Yummy! ;)
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Which mail service you prefer most?
Gmail all the WAY.
Gmail has so many wonderful features, like threaded email, built in chat, online document reader and creator. Docs can be shared and edited with other users and stored online. Photo viewer and storage, music player, calendar... I could on for days about Gmail.
It's the greatest!
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I just noticed that our friendly and very wise friend from Down Under Keithold is a Guru! Would you join me in congratulating this first-rate ABer? Well done Keithold!
Keithold, is there anyone on AB who HASN'T answered one of your questions? :)
Congrats, Brother!
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Do you have a pet name for your significant other? What is it?
I call my wife "Nooker", "Lemon Pie", or "Puss". :)
God, I can't actually BELIEVE I'm telling this...
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If I was going to positroll you, would you rather I uprated a) your lowest rated answers, b) your unrated answers, c) your highest rated answers, or d) your questions? (Uprating limited to questions/answers I sincerely like)
I would prefer you go for quality. Whether my quality answer is ignored or top-rated, that is the one I want to be known for and the one I would like to be seen.
If you posi-troll me, give points to the highest quality, best answers, whether they are are loved or ignored.
I have good answers and I have off the cuff, silly stuff, just like most people. I go back and look at some of my...
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What do you think of Michael McDonald as a Soul singer?
I think he's awesome. I think he 'came out' in full force on the Dobbie's 'Minute by Minute' album, which remains one of my favorites.
He's inceredibly talented!
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What is the common characteristic or trait of your AB friends?
They are interesting and intelligent. :)
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Is your job: a) low-paying, b) deadend, c) boring?
a) No, it pays quite well.
b) I hope not
c) Not at all, fortunately - quite interesting and stimulating.
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What's your favorite song about rain?
The Temptations-I Wish It Would Rain
Led Zeppelin - The Rain Song.
Can't choose. :)
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Why do some people try to be helpful here and say "Google your answer" when the questioner has probably tried to find what he/she needed on Google but couldn't find it?
Oh, I don't think they're trying to be the least bit helpful. "Google it" is 'not' an answer and it's a lazy bid for points or simply a sarcastic response.
On the other hand, in an overwhelming number of cases, the questioner has obviously made 'no' attempt, whatsoever, to 'Google it'.
But, this is an Q&A site and it is their...
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If you had a "sexy" dream about someone you worked with, would you be awkward around them the next day at work? (It doesn't matter if you're attracted to them in real life or not.)
Very. It's happened to me a few times over the years and always with someone I am NOT attracted to. That always makes me feel strange and kinda creepy, at least for one day.
I honestly don't think it would matter much if it was a dream about someone I was attracted to, though. It's still just a weird feeling.
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Do you prefer spiders or snakes?
Both are misunderstood and persecuted, so I like them both.
To have and to hold, though? Snakes!
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What is the proper way to address a letter owners name first and then business name or business and then owners name
Owners name on 1st line followed by c/o and business name on the 2nd line:
Mr. John Doe
c/o Acme Widget Co.
1000 Adams Dr....
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What are your thoughts on "mouth breathers"?
That perhaps they suffer from severe allergies, a badly deviated septum, or some other condition that possibly prevents them from breathing through their nose.
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What is one thing you think everybody in the world needs to know?
That it really isn't all about THEM.
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Do you think chris rock is funny and do you like his jokes?
I love his stuff. I find him hilarious. My wife and I even attended one of his live concerts. Very talented!
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Have u had an apple today?
Nope, but I had some cantaloupe, honeydew, grapes and strawberries. :)
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Would you ever go sky diving?
Yes. And I have done so twice. Very cool experience! :)
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Can you please tell me what question that I asked that was considered offensive or spam? I am not aware of writing any such questions. I am also very careful in asking the questions I do ask so please help me here.
I wouldn't have any idea, but you should be able to find it in your list of questions. It should be marked 'rejected'.
If you feel it was flagged in error, go to the rejected question and use the feedback button at the bottom of the page to protest the flag.
The staff is pretty good at addressing these kinds of issues.
Good luck!
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Have you ever been blinded by the light,revved up like a deuce,another runner in the night?
Yes, I have. Many times in my impetuous, wild youth.
These lyrics just came up in a comment thread yesterday. Odd....
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OK, lets play a game.....how about you put down some song lyrics and I will try to guess the artist. Anyone game?
We got fifteen dollars and a can of STP
A big ol' jar of cashew nuts and a Japanese TV
Feelin' we had pulled the biggest heist of our career
We're wanted men, we'll strike again
But first let's have a beer
And now I wish I was somewhere other than here
Down in some honky tonk, sippin' on a beer
Yes I wish I was somewhere other than here
Because...
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Let's have an AB yard sale. What do you have for sale? How much?
A NordicTrack that my wife never used and is taking up space in my garage.
Price? FREE!
Just get it out of my garage! I can find someplace else to hang rags. :)
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Are there people out there who are only interested in certain categories?
There are many users who use their knowledge to help people in specific categories. Autos, computers, rabbits...
Personally, I am not interested in anything specific and answer all questions that I find interesting or thought-provoking.
That's why I am the Subject Matter Expert of....NOTHING. ;)
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How old do you think I am, judging from my most recent picture? (my avatar!)
SKELETOR, Baby! :)
Hard telling. I'm 50 and I like Skeletor. I would guess you would at least be in your mid 20's or older, using nothing else to judge.
Men are never too old to love comic books and superheroes. :)
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I spoke to my ex girlfriend recently we had a good laugh on the phone and she asked if i was still interested in meeting up.Does it mean she might still be interested in giving the relationship another chance even though she broke up with me i want her bk
It certainly might mean that. No harm in finding out, is there?
Hope you told her 'yes'. Good luck!
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Hi, My Boyfriend is throwing a "Masters" Golf Tournament Viewing party at his house and is inviting all of his golfing buddies from his Country Club. All of the guys he is inviting are married.. Is It in poor taste not to invite the wive
I don't think so. It's no different than inviting them all to a poker party.
It's a 'guy' day. We need those, occasionally, just like women need to get together with one another.
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Do I have the right to be mad? Would you be mad?
(question in answer)
Well, it's in the past now, but I can understand how it might upset you. It sort of takes the 'specialness' away from it for you I could imagine.
The ladies seem to be much more understanding about this than I am, based on your other responses, but I would never have presented my wife with a ring I had bought for another woman.
If anything, I would have taken it to a...
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Has anyone heard the slang phrase "AC/DC" to refer to an LGBT person recently? I think it has gone out of fashion, thank goodness. And did the band of the same name ever heard anything derogatory about this? :o)
I don't know if that meaning was ever attached to the band, but there was another rumor about the name's origin that caused them to be blacklisted by religious groups.
The rumor was that it stood for Anti-Christ/Devil Child.
Here's the true origin of the name:
"The ONLY meaning for the band name AC/DC is Alternating Current/ Direct Current (ie. Electricity). Angus...
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What alcoholic drink do you hate the most?
Absinthe. Liquid licorice. Brrrrr...
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How many times did the tiger go around the tree before the tiger turned into butter?
There were four tigers. One took his coat, another, his trousers, the third, his shoes, and the last, his umbrella.
Directly from the story:
"And the Tigers were very, very angry, but still they would not let go of each others' tails. And they were so angry that they ran round the tree, trying to eat each other up, and they ran faster and faster till they were whirling round so...
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What's the best life lesson that your pet has taught you?
Even though it may sometimes break your heart, you still have to say 'NO'.
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Would you expect your rich in laws to help you? they said they dont want to i think it is selfish considering i donate to hospitals every month and i dont have that much money
Charity begins at home. If your charity is causing you to fall short to the point where you expect charity from others, then perhaps it's time to cut off the hospitals until you are more financially solvent.
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What is your favorite snack food?
Peanut butter on toast.
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Physicists at the University of Wisconsin estimate that Superman would be 1.09 % stronger during winter than compared to summer because of Earth's elongated orbit. In your opinion, how could these Physicists have better spent this research time?
Well, I would think they learned much more than that during the study.
The mathematics and physics involved in such a calculation can probably help to explain other, real world phenomenon and predict certain results or effects that I am several PHDs from understanding. :)
Or, maybe they were just taking a break and goofing off. ;)
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When asked to explain your thoughts on a subject, do you consider an emotional appeal a legitimate answer?
This is really an interesting question.
I generally try to keep to facts and logic when explaining my position on things, but I believe much of our thoughts and opinions are actually the result of an emotional reaction, anyway.
Much of our moral code and laws are a result of emotions. We don't beat children because it hurts them. Their pain invokes a visceral and emotional response...
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Would you like to join me congratulating FaerieWhings! I don't know how I missed it, but our dear FaerieWhings made Sage! Congrats FearieWhings!
Awwww. Congrats, Dutchess! Way to go, my dear friend. :) We've come a long way since Y!A, haven't we? :)
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Is black the opposite of white? If so, then what is the opposite of blue or any other color?
Yes, every color has an opposite. The opposite of bright white, though, is actually dark grey, according to the charts.
You learn all of this when you study design. Here is a great web design color palette to use as reference:
http://www.visibone.com/color/poster4x.html
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Why do I have to use IE browser to play some Internet games because Firefox won't work? i.e. What does IE have that that Firefox doesn't?
Bill Gates, Master of all he surveys and soon to be ruler of the world.... ;)
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Do you use Wikipedia as your main source for articles, research, or other information?
Nope. Although I enjoy Wikipedia and find they have a lot of good information, I don't consider it a totally reliable or definitive source of information.
I often use Wikipedia as a jumping off point, but I will usually always back it up with another source.
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Can falling in love affect your job performance?
I actually found that falling in love had a very positive effect on my job performance. I was happier and just generally went through the day with more joy, which manifested itself in a better attitude and a more energetic approach to work.
Walking through the day on cloud Nine made me put more life into just about everything, honestly.
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If you knew for a fact that you could get away with it would you cheat on your spouse or significant other?
Not a chance. I've found the perfect woman for me and I am totally happy and content with her.
I'd feel like a slimebag if I ever cheated on her. I don't think I could forgive myself.
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Whats raw egg taste like
A mouthful of snot. :)
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In my office, I see two of my seniors getting in arguement (or pretending to get in arguement). I am not sure, if I should take side here as it could take a political angle. What shall I do in this situation?? Thanks.
Ignore it, mind your own business, and turn around in your chair and do the job they're paying you to do.
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What's your temperature comfort range? I have a very narrow one, but mine is about 10 to 15 degrees cooler than most people like. 60 to 70 F (15 to 20 C). I must have some Nordic blood in my ancestry. I keep my home furnace thermostat set at 62.
If I am at home and can dress for the temp, I'm comfortable with anything between about 68-80 degrees.
What can I say? I'm a warm weather kinda guy. :)
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I am thinking of compiling a CD of Answebaggers favourite music to listen to on the drive to work. I will print the avatars of the people who suggest the tracks for it on the label. What music would you have represent you on my disc?
Oh, I'd have you include one of my all time favorite driving songs. American Girl -- Tom Petty :)
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Can my brother become depressed because he's losing hair?
People can become depressed for any number of reasons, not the least of which is hair loss.
Hair loss can be one of the hardest and most devastating things a man has to face. Many men view it as a stigma.
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When someone tells you to watch your 'speeling' should you laugh or cry?
Cry and nearly 'loose' my mind. ;)
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What do you think of the idea that children should be "chipped" so adults know where they are at all times?
I think it's just one more step toward 1984. I see it happen more and more every day in the form of things like the Patriot Act and GPS devices.
While I understand that danger is everywhere, I think all these measures will come back to bite us all in the butt in the form of decreased freedom. I don't want to be that easily tracked and found, personally.
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Do men really care about their looks, why?
Some men and sometimes. I try to keep myself presentable and fairly well-groomed, as well as in good physical shape, but no one will EVER accuse me of being a Metrosexual!
Out with the guys to a poker game or golf, I could really care less how I dress and I'm probably not going to trim up my beard and my t-shirt might be wrinkled and my jeans ripped.
Out with my wife or visiting...
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If a large platter had the following vegetables on it, which would be the one you'd most likely take? Least Likely? eggplant, kale, collard greens, broccoli, bok choi, Swiss chard, cabbage, kohlrabi, cauliflower, leeks, Brussels sprouts, or okra.
Depends on how they are prepared, honestly, but I like broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, eggplant, collard greens, cabbage and leeks.
Not a fan of kale, too woody, bok choi, or okra, unless it's in gumbo.
Never had Swiss chard and I've never even heard of kohlrabi. :)
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Is marriage a part of your long-term things-to-do list?
It was, but I was able to check that one off my list a few years back.
"Become independently wealthy" is still woefully visible and lacking a tick mark, though. ;)
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Do you think if the media started reporting a positive turn around in the economy that it would actually create a positive turn around? It would be lies of course, but we've been conditioned to accept what the media says as absolute truth anyway, right?
Nope. It would just create more crises akin to Enron and Worldcomm. Cooking the books and lying does nothing but screw the little man out of his life savings, while the rich dump their stock and run like the wind.
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Why are there not many steam engine vehicles on the highway?
There's no money in it for the rich oil companies.
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What was the name of the mortgage company that the feds just bailed out?
I think you may be referring to Bear Stearns.
http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D8VDDSOO0.htm
JP Morgan has since also stepped in to purchase the company.
http://www.finalcall.com/artman/publish/article_4504.shtml
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Is a poultry meat? A poultry is the meat of fowls, like chickens, turkeys,etc. But is a poultry a type of meat? Or a meat and a poultry belong to completly different categories?
Technically, ANY animal flesh is 'meat'.
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Our own friend royal77 is a maestro now.Shouldn't we congratulate him?C'mon people lets join......Well done royal:)
Sincerest congrats, Royal! Yowser! That was FAST. :)
Keep up the good work!
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In general, will going skydiving once cause my health insurance to go up?
What they don't know can't hurt you, but there is another thing to consider.
If you die, your life insurance may not pay up. Many policies have clauses that render the policy void if you engage in any kind of life-threatening activity. Skydiving is often specifically mentioned, as is SCUBA, unfortunately for me.
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What does Vitamin D milk have that skim milk doesn't?
Flavor? :)
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Who would like to join me in congratulating a true gentleman and epitome of Guatemaleness, Barcaluv67, on becoming a Guru?
Absolutely. Sincerest congrats, Barca! You are a true asset to AB. :)
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Is it wrong to dance or laugh in a graveyard?
Why would it be? While it's not an especially 'happy' place, I know that I make a trip once a year down to the country to decorate graves and listen to the sermon held right in the cemetery.
I see family that I only see once a year and we talk and laugh and catch up with one another. It's a social affair.
We don't dance, but we do laugh. The departed bring us...
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What is a good way to quit smoking without buying anything (i.e. patches, pills)?
My wife quit many years ago by eating sunflower seeds in the shell. She liked the BBQ ones best. Those occupied her mouth and weren't too fattening, she says. Too much work for too little reward, lol.
She also went out and bought (don't laugh) some small art projects, like a paint by numbers thing, only she got one with colored pencils instead of paint. Less messy. That occupied...
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My MentalMum just made Maestro. Please join me in a toast!
MUM! So sorry I missed your party. Sincerest congrats on your ascent to the grand rank of MAESTRO.
Have a Margarita! :)
Tried my BEST to upload a pitcher of margaritas, but AB seems to hate me today. :(
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The lovely and sweet Gina has made her climb up the ladder to Maestro! Would you all please join me in congratulating her for a job well done, and to let her know how greatly she and her kind ways are appreciated here on Answerbag? Congrats Gina! xoxo
Way to go Lady Maestro, Gina! Great job. :)
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If you had to sing on American Idol with tonight's theme: In the year you were born. What song would you choose to sing from the year you were born?
"Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" Jerry Lee Lewis (1957)
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Saturday, March 29, is Andy777's four-year anniversary on Answerbag. Yes, that's right - four years!! Will you join in the celebration of this remarkable accomplishment by one of Answerbag's all-time most highly respected and well-liked members?
Congratulations, Andy. I very much enjoy your content. Smart, savvy, funny. The perfect package, and pretty red hair to boot! :)
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My God, what have I done?
Letting the days go by/let the water hold me down
Letting the days go by/water flowing underground
Into the blue again/in the silent water
Under the rocks and stones/there is water underground.
Same as it ever was...same as it ever was...same as it ever was...
:)
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I think it was 85, a duet by a male singer and a female opera singer... "Midnite blue, so lonely without you'.... a slow flowing type song... anyone remember this?
The song is 'Midnight Blue' and the duet was by Louise Tucker and Charles Skarbek.
Here's a link to the video on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=9Szjt3-2F5U
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Is there a product that you will refuse to buy in generic form? Is there one you will only buy in generic form?
Generic paper towels. I hate them. They feel like cardboard and they NEVER rip right!
Any OTC headache or sinus remedies I will always buy generic. Same medicine, much less cost.
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What is your favorite type of hogie and what do you like on it?
A steak hoagie with lots of pizza sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and provolone.
-or-
Philly Cheesesteak with grilled onions, peppers, and mushrooms, sprinkled with oregano and smothered with mayo. :)
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What are your favorite foods to put in a tortilla?
Grilled spicy chicken, refried beans, cheddar cheese, Spanish rice, guacamole, chopped tomatoes (takes breath), lettuce, black olives, sour cream, pico de gallo or salsa. Taco sauce on the side.
What? Hey, it's a 'large' tortilla. :)
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What is the first cereal you loved..do you still like it..me Captain Crunch
The first cereal I can recall loving was called Quisp. They stopped making it many years ago. I heard some time back that they were going to bring it back, but I've never seen it.
The others were Cap'n Crunch and Cocoa Puffs. Still love them both. :)
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Lady Alathia of Vulcan is AB's newest Maestro! Will you join me in congratulating her and wishing her to 'Live Long And Prosper'?
Sincerest congrats, oh wise Lady Vulcan! :)
Here, have some Thin Mints on me!
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Is there any truth to the commercials that E-Harmony has rejected potential members?
Yes. If you state you are not a Christian, you're often rejected. Same as if you state you are gay.
eHarmony is strictly hetero, and they certain seem to be big on Christianity, as well.
Now, they have research to show that the majority of rejects are people stating they were married or separated. Regardless, there seems to be a lot of evidence that you are rejected for many other...
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How deep do they bury residential power lines?
It actually depends on where it is buried. I believe standard code is 18 inches deep if installed in PVC. Otherwise, it's 24 inches.
If buried in a crop area, it's up to 48 inches deep. This may vary from state to state, though.
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Should tennis players be banned for grunting?
I don't think there would be anyone left if they did that, although I do admit it seems to have gotten more prevalent over the years.
Maybe, though, that's only because the sound has gotten better. ;)
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How does this make you feel, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22eubaCUNJU&feature=related please tell me good or bad?
Are you kidding?
It's arguably the single greatest electric guitar work of all time. The whole song is amazing. Hendrix was amazing.
To this day, no one holds a candle. He was a pioneer that remains untouched. Incredible piece of psychedelic rock
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Is it sometimes hard for guys to realize that someone likes them?
Sure. I know I've been historically dense.
My wife said she nearly had to hit me over the head with a 2x4. Good thing she was persistent. :)
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What are some good songs by metallica?
My favorite one is off the album 'Load'-- Poor Twisted Me
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Does everyone know that if they re-upload their avatars, the blue bag problem will be pretty much solved?
Until today, my blue bag syndrome was sporadic, but then I went *poof*.
Did what you suggested and I'm back. At least for now!
Thanks for the tip. :)
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What's up with all the repeat avatar questions today?
It's been mentioned several times in the blog, but there has been no real response from the staff.
It's obviously a glitch, but an official acknowledgement of the problem and some sort of time line for the solution would be welcomed by all.
AB Jon said yesterday that the problem should resolve within 30 minutes. Nothing since that I can see.
Personally, I don't care...
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What would your reaction be if all the avatars on Answerbag were just a bag?
It would truly suck, Ed. I really enjoy all the different avatars and love so much of the creativity that a lot of people put into them. It's everyone's own individual form of expression and art!
Plus, it makes it much easier to scan through the comments on the feedback page. What a pain it would be trying to weed through a bunch of blue bags. :(
Btw, Is yours Ian Hunter?...
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What is the most bizarre thing you have seen sold on Ebay at a high price?
This is mine. http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Great-Illinois-Corn-Flake-Coupon_W0QQitemZ110235071660QQihZ001QQcategoryZ1467QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Well, I have seen a ton of crazy stuff on eBay over the years, but I guess my favorite was the guy auctioning off the tea kettle while photographing it in the buff.
Here is the original item photo:
http://www.jennyhow.com/taking-your-ebay-photos-naked/
Currently, we have the Most Haunted Item on eBay EVER:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220212306592
Oh,...
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At my workplace employees are presently located in offices, 2, 3, 4 or 5 people per room. Now our employer wants to pull down all the walls and make it one enormous open space environment (38 ppl). What has been your experience of one vs. the other?
AliCat, I've spent most of my office life in open space environments with 4-foot partitions around desks that are set up groups of 4-6 per section, if that makes any sense.
It makes it easy to communicate with one another, but it can also get loud. Since my current job relies a great deal on co-worker interaction, though, it works pretty well.
There is not much privacy, as you can...
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Why are Americans Obsessed with "Peanut butter Jelly Sandwiches"
I'm not a 'jelly' guy, but I love peanut butter.
I eat a ton of it. I love it as a sandwich and I love it on toast.
A peanut butter sandwich and a glass of milk is quick, easy, tasty, and filling.
Mmmmmm... :)
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Am i missing something, alot of people on my friends list who had pictures up for their avatars now have the blue bag in place of it, have they all changed or is there something funny going on that im not part of?
Not happening to me. All my friends, with the exception of one person who seems to have removed thair pic AND name all appear normal.
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Can you name 10 household things that you can never have too much of?
1. Toilet Paper
2. Booze
3. Coffee
4. Paper towels
5. Tissues
6. Cat Litter
7. Cat Food
8. Creamer
9. Splenda
10. Laundry Detergent
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I left eggs out last night by accident are they any good still?
They're FINE. Put 'em back in the fridge. Eggs are not going to go bad sitting on a counter overnight, one night.
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Do you beleive that McCain would have a better chance against Hilary, rather than Obama?
I honestly do not know. For a long while I thought that Hillary didn't actually stand a chance of winning, but the fact that she actually won Ohio lifted my spirits a little.
Also, though everyone knows that polls don't really mean anything, I saw a poll that showed that either Obama or Clinton would beat McCain in the election.
I will watch and wait.
For myself, I would...
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What albums/CD's from this decade do you think will be looked back as classics in 20 years?
Dave Matthew's Band -- Crash.
Surely it will be looked upon like 'Frampton Comes Alive' in my young age. :)
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How much space is good in a relationship?
I think that varies from relationship to relationship, honestly, and that there is no 'correct' answer.
Different people require different things. In a very healthy, loving relationship, though, I think there is usually not too much time spent apart.
For myself, my wife and I are usually together, but feel no need to be up one another's butt, so to speak.
We each have...
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Do you like the meaning of your name?
Not particularly. It means exactly what it is pronounced as. Tailor.
Not being much of a seamstress, it holds little charm for me. ;)
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What is or are your favorite scenes in the movie sixteen candles?
Aw, that movie was just priceless all the way around.
I think one of the funniest and most mortifying scenes for a young woman, anyway, was the one with her Grandma Helen and Grandpa Fred:
Grandma Helen: Oh Sam, let me take a look at you. [holds Samantha's arms out] Oh look Fred, she's gotten her boobies.
Grandpa Fred: I better get my magnifying glass. Ha Ha Ha. [Samantha...
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What did nuts ever do to deserve being equated with insanity?
From what I can glean, it came from the fact that one's head used to be called a 'nut', due to it's hard 'shell', as it were.
Someone who was 'crazy' was considered 'off his nut', meaning out of his head.
Just one online example:
"Nut" is one of those tricky little words that, like a circus car that produces an improbable...
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My boyfriend asked me if I thought he is "bigger" then guys I have dated before. I didn't want to lie so, I said he was "small". He got upset and now I feel really bad. I don't like seeing him unhappy. How can I make him feel better?
OMG. Thanks for cracking me up! :)
Tell him you were only joking with him. Just having a little fun with him. Probably won't work, but it's worth a shot.
Follow up by telling him, "Baby, you're bigger than GORILLA!" ;)
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"Men will be happy to know that humans have the largest primate penis with respect to overall body size....
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Do you know any Irish blessings, sayings or toast?
A toast:
For every wound, a balm.
For every sorrow, cheer.
For every storm, a calm.
For every thirst, a beer.
:)
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Would you rather be well-respected or well-liked? Why? You can only choose one and neither choice is right or wrong.
Another intriguing Jodie question. :)
I'm going to choose well-respected.
I have a hard time liking people that I don't respect, so the two sort of go hand in hand with me, but not always, of course. I like quite a few people that I don't necessarily respect, but do not disrespect, either, if that makes any sense.
It would suck to be not liked, but for me, I think...
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Have you ever seen Irish eyes smiling?
Every time my wife flashes her big, beautiful green ones at me. :)
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Whats the stupidest thing a customer at your work has said to you?
I had a customer who's phone lines were down because our local electric company was doing road construction and didn't just cut, but AUGERED into a huge phone cable, turning it into a mass of spaghetti.
When trying to explain we were doing the best we could, as quickly as we could, the man advised me that it couldn't possibly be that bad and I should should set up a Satellite...
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What your favourite types of "Peas" is it Mushy peas, Marrowfat peas, garden peas, frozen peas ect..
Le Sueur Very Young Small Early Peas.
I like all peas, but those are my very favorites, even though they are canned peas. :)
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Have you ever been to Florida? What part have you been to? What do you like to do their?
I've been to lots of places in Florida, mostly beaches, other than Orlando.
I've been to Daytona, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, St. Pete, Clearwater, Tampa, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.
Siesta Key is the most beautiful beach I've ever seen with its snow white powdered sugar sand. Ahhhh.
Next stop will be Key West.
I go to the beach, Baby! And hit the bars, of course. Play...
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Is it true that people eat rat burgers in india?
Why not? Ever eaten a Rat Burger? They're great!
http://livingwithstyle.com/344097-rat-burgers-recipe.html
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Anyone else Love the "Law and Order" Theme song...it's kinda soothing
Oddly, I do, indeed. I don't know if it's soothing, but it has become very familiar to me and I have to say that I like it.
There is something resonant and strong about it that does actually grab me. :)
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What is the cloest theme park to your house? And is it over priced?
King's Island and ain't they ALL?
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Has anyone on AB Never gone on a diet?
I've never gone on a diet and I am not underweight. I tend to fluctuate between about 195 to 205. Ten pounds makes a difference, but I'm a pretty big guy and it doesn't make a huge difference with me.
I guess I'm just lucky to have the kind of body that is not prone to fat, unless I just really let it happen. Since I'm not a big eater and I stay active,...
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If a one night stand turns into a relationship, is it still a one night stand?
No, I don't think so. Sometimes in life people really just connect with one another. You can go on a date with the best of intentions and real determination that you will NOT end up in bed, but the truth is that it sometimes happens.
Maybe I'm not a typical guy in this respect because I've always felt that *I* personally wanted to wait if I really thought there might be...
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Does anyone know if there is a babydoll tankini swimsuit that is made? If so can you give me a link to it?
Here are a couple for you.
http://www.swimoutlet.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=7515&Click=310393
http://www.footstepsclothing.com/Products/product1_momgreentankini.aspx
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For the computer geeks out there: if you use your computer several times a day, is it advisable to turn it off during the hours you're not using it and then turn it back on again, or is better to leave in on, in "standby"? I always wondered...
Ali, I'm of the belief that it honestly doesn't matter. you will still conserve energy by turning it off, though it may not be a huge savings.
Computers are designed to be left running, so it doesn't hurt them to do it, but it also doesn't hurt them to be turned off and on. Below you'll find an article advocating leaving them on and another that says turn them off....
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If someone on your friends list asked you to posi-troll them, would you do it? Why or why not? What about someone who isn't on your friends list?
Sure. Long as I liked them. :)
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Married men, before you propose to your wife,did you ask her family for her hand in marriage?
No, I did not, but I did ask their blessing and assure them that I loved her with all my heart and would always take care of her.
We were together 10 years before we married, so it was kind of getting to the point where they were asking if we were EVER going to get married. :)
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The lovely, MIMI has finally reached BRAIN (who would have thought she even had one?? LOL).. lets PARTAAAYYYY!!!! Will you all congratulate her with me and come to her party? CONGRATS PAL!!!!!!! XXXXXXXXXXXX
Meems! Congrats lady. :) Have a pot pie! ;)
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Is anyone else having Problems Commenting Others?
I'm getting some odd glitches.
I commented on an answer a few minutes ago and it was there, now it's gone. I go to my activity, see that I posted it, click the link from there and it shows. Go back to the question through it's original link and it's 'gone' again. Odd.
Also, I've noticed a lag lately. The comment light lights but no comment pops up for...
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My cousin has 4 cats and I dread going to her house when I'm invited. The ammonia smell is stifling. It makes my eyes water and it stings my throat. She seems totally oblivious to this. Should I say something? Is there anything that can get rid of odors?
There are a lot of products out there that do a decent job of eliminating urine odor. Urine Gone is one of them that works well.
Either she doesn't clean her cat boxes nearly often enough or she has a problem with spraying cats, which is a big problem.
Some people, including my Mother-in-Law has had some luck with pheromone products designed to relax cats and make them less likely...
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Where on Earth would you like to go for a one month long vacation?
South Island of New Zealand. I'd love to see more of Queenstown and explore the Milford Track.
Most beautiful place I've ever seen.
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What is a good cordless phone system to get for a landline?
We love our Uniden TRU9385-2 phones.
Link here for all the features:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16876105137
This set comes with a digital answering machine, it has a very nice orange backlight for great visibility, you can use them as two-way phones also. I'll take one down to the garage for example and my wife can buzz me if she wants something, or I...
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I have a female friend who is quite pretty and has had her second problem with stalker-type behavior. Is this common for pretty ladies, or do you think they do something to bring it on?
Of course they don't do anything to bring it on! And, it is not only 'pretty' ladies that acquire stalkers. What is pretty, anyway, except in the eye of the beholder?
Certain body types, hair styles, behaviors, social status, any number of things can attract a stalker.
I mean, look at Ted Bundy. If you had long dark hair parted down the middle, you were a target for him....
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Do you put eggs in your snowcream?
No. Only milk or cream, sugar, and vanilla.
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Isn't it always good to have another trade?
I believe you can't have too many marketable skills. You never know when the bottom may drop out of your current career.
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What does your ideal bathroom must have?
A two-person jacuzzi bathtub. Love 'em. :)
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Is the worst thing to fear really a monday morning?
No, I much more fear 'NO' Monday morning. Long as I wake up, it's a good day. :)
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Cartoon character fancy dress. what shall i go as?
Betty Boop, Jessica Rabbit, Mulan, Princess Fiona, Tinkerbell, Pocohantas, Ariel (little mermaid) to name a few. :)
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What should can I do to make myself look like Billie Joe Armstrong? I have to dress up like him tommorow.
Use this link and look at all the pics to decide.
http://images.google.com/images?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4GFRC_enUS212US213&q=billy+joe+armstrong
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What kind of dog/cat do you have?
The 'stray' kind. :)
Naw, I have 2 cats and I guess you would call one a buff colored 'long haired Tabby'. The other is a sleek black short-haired with yellow eyes. I actually think he may be part 'Bombay' mix.
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My mom tells me that she would love for me to be single forever,and prefers that I have no one,parents would you rather have your kids be single forever?
No, and I would honestly be worried if my mother said such a thing to me. It sounds horribly selfish, like she wants to keep you under her thumb for the rest of your life, taking care of 'her'.
If she's serious, be careful. You can lose many good years if you buy into it. I've seen it happen to people and it's not pretty.
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What was the last HORRIBLE movie you've seen?
Nacho Libre. Total waste of time.
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I see many complaints about AB: moderation, points, types of questions, etc. What do you LIKE about AB, AB staff, how AB is run, etc? What does AB do right that other sites do not?
Answerbag is far and away better than any other Q&A site I've ever visited.
The staff stays personally involved with the community via the blog, for one thing. They ask for input and actually seem to care and take suggestions into consideration. They are very hands on and personal.
They respond to emails and complaints in a timely manner, provided they are valid.
The community...
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Which movie do you find yourself quoting the most from?
Probably Pulp Fiction:
"Pork chops are good. Bacon is good."
"Prank caller! Prank Caller"
"Just because you 'are' a character doesn't mean you 'have' character"
"I'm gonna get medieval on your ass"
Televison show is easy: Seinfeld. WAY too many quotes there to even start to name them. :)
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Has anyone eaten on a Delta flight recently? I'm specifically looking for long (8 hour or so) flights. (a couple years ago, besides lunch, you got a cheese pizza for a pre-landing snack, do they still do that?) Was the food worth eating? (economy class)
Jenna, try this link to answer your question.
http://www.delta.com/traveling_checkin/inflight_services/food/
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I think Ed The Headbanger deserves a standing ovation for his one year anniversary on March 8th . Could you please stand up for Ed?
Just congratulated Ed on another question, but Rock On, Ed. :)
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I think Ed The Headbanger deserves a standing ovation for his one year anniversary on March 8th . Could you please stand up for Ed?
You bet! Rock On, Ed! :)
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If you vote for Clinton or Obama and either becomes President when they pull out of Iraq (60 days later), will you blame yourself or Bush for the genocide that follows?
This is a no-brainer. I'm blaming BUSH.
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How do I find my computer's URL?
Computers do not have URLs.
A URL, which stands for Uniform Resource Locator, is a web address which serves to point your web browser to the proper hosting server for the site. For example, this: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/636487 is the URL that points to this question.
If you are looking for your IP (Internet Protocol) address, there are many sites that provide that info. Here is a...
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Ever help someone out and received immediate gratitude? (Much to your surprise...)
The look of relief on someone's face and their sincere 'thank you' qualifies as immediate gratification, to me.
Over the past couple of days I've pulled 4 different people out ditches (bad snowstorm).
If you've ever gone off the road, it's a bad feeling. All those folks were extremely thankful. :)
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What is your favorite punk band and song?
Sex Pistols for me, too!
Anarchy in the U.K.
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Is there some sort of program out there that would allow you to find out if an email you sent was read or not? Kind of like the certified mail the post office has for it's mail.
YES. There is.
It's called SpyPig.
Basically, you add a graphic to your outbound email and provided the recipient views their mail utilizing HTML, it will notify you when they have opened the email. It also shows you how MANY times they viewed it, up to 5x.
Check out the website and a couple of reviews:
http://spypig.com/
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My mother is leaving everything to me when she dies. I have only one brother who is married. Would my brother or his wife be able to contest the Will once they find out they are not getting a dime?
I'm not an attorney, but as long as your mother is of sound mind and there is no evidence of 'undue influence' on your part AND she has a binding legal will, drawn up by an attorney, hopefully, there is little chance of your brother successfully contesting your mother's will.
She can leave her money to anyone she wants.
Here's some basic info for you which is...
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Which actress would you like to see as a Bond girl?
Ooooooo. CHARLIZE...... :)
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How do you keep a cat out of the windows?
Why would you want to do that? Is this your cat or a cat from outside?
If this is your cat, looking out the windows stimulates it and it's healthy for it. Would you like to live in a world where the curtains were forever drawn?
If you don't want them on the window ledges, buy them a cat window seat. They love them.
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Our Jetpack leader, Nelson Jetpacking for Lassie, has been Answerbagging for 365 days! Would you join me in celebrating his AB-versary?
Very happy ABverisary, Nelson! :)
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What trivia do you know about the Godfather triligy?
Marlon Brando did not memorize most of his lines and read from cue cards during most of the film.
Al Pacino's maternal grandparents emigrated to America from Corleone, Sicily, just as Vito Corleone had.
The character Moe Greene was modeled after Jewish mobster Bugsy Siegel.
The three-year-old child actor Anthony Gounaris responded best when his real name was used while shooting...
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Does anyone remember "Beat the Clock," "To Tell the Truth," or "Truth or Consequences"? Do you miss an old, fun game show?
I also grew up on all those shows. In fact, I even had a 'Beat The Clock' board game!
I also loved 'What's my line?'
Remember 'Concentration'?
I think that one was probably my very favorite of the old game shows and I also had that game. Solving those puzzles was so much FUN. :)
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Fried green tomato's, or fried okra?
'Maters! :) I'll put that okra in my gumbo, though!
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Whats the most romantic song you ever heard?
I have quite a few. I love 'Let's stay together' by Al Green: http://youtube.com/watch?v=WAOOFk549fw
And also an old 80's song, 'Almost Paradise' by Mike Reno and Ann Wilson:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=gxosxBUUjRo
But, I think my very favorite is this one:
She--Elvis Costello
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Do u know of any celebrities with pet cats?
There are a lot of famous people who love cats.
Ernest Hemingway is one of the most famous cat lovers and his Hemingway Home and Museum estate is filled with them today. About 60 cats roam the estate, about half of those are polydactyl, 6-toed cats. They have famous names like Audry Hepburn, Emily Dickinson, and Charlie Chaplin.
Mark Twain was a notorious cat lover and kept the most...
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Straight/Bisexual Males: When your girl/woman says "You're not listening to me", why aren't you listening? Is it because she's nagging and/or going on about something you don't care about?
Much as I love you all, you just talk TOO MUCH. You also often analyze everything to death and you MUST explain!
Let me explain, let me explain... NO. Please! I really don't need an explanation all the time. I don't need to understand where you're coming in every situation.
Men are often perfectly capable of just accepting the way you feel about something and we don't...
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Ladies...and men, too...If your hair is long enough for a ponytail, and you wear them frequently, do they give you headaches?
My hair is long enough and I wear a ponytail almost all the time.
It never gives me a headache. I always use a soft hair tie and never make it too tight. I guess I'm just used it after all these years. :)
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Do you eat lunch on a daily basis?
Only sometimes.
I always eat breakfast and sometimes my breakfast is a rather late one, say 10-10:30am. Since my lunch is at 11:30, it's too early to eat again and I will wait till dinner.
If I don't get breakfast, then I'll eat lunch and will usually skip dinner or just have something light.
When I eat, I like to eat a decent meal, so three of those a day is too...
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How much of Paul McCartneys money do you think Heather Mills should receive as a settlement? They cannot come to an agreement in the Court
How about half of all the money they earned as a married couple during their years of marriage only?
Seems fair to me.
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I fell in the bathroom and landed on my left butt cheek. Now it is the size of 1/2 a grapefruit and purple and just as hard. I have ice on it and have taken asprin. Now what, I can't sit down.
Got any blow up rafts, or better yet, those ring rafts that you could blow up?
Those beach noodles will also work if you have the attachments for the end where you can turn it into a ring. Sit inside it.
Anything that lifts you and allows the lump to stay untouched will work.
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When and Where is your best thinking done?
When I'm driving, especially if it's a common drive that doesn't require any thinking about the path.
I solve a lot of problems when I'm driving.
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Do you consider this brown or hazel?
http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/jj106/leka1014_photos/?action=view¤t=eye.jpg
I can't view the picture, but I can tell you that I have hazel eyes, so they do definetely exist. They are also not blue green.
Hazel eyes are green brown eyes. Sometimes more brown, sometimes more green, but they have both colors in them. Tyra Banks has natural hazel eyes.
Here are 2 pics of hazel, one of Tyra:
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My doctor says I need to reduce the stress in my life, he makes it sound so easy but how do you do that when everything around you is chaotic?
Take control of the things you 'have' control over.
Concentrate on what you can do, and not what you can't do.
Managing and successfully dealing with some of the things that you can effectively deal with will not only pare down the amount of stressful things, it will also give you a feeling of power and accomplishment. That can go a long way towards relieving your...
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Are you a picky eater? What kinds of food do you like and dislike?
Not picky at all. Feed me. :)
A few things I dislike are lima beans, beets, turnips, kale, and I will not eat raw fish. Brrrrr.
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What is the strangest name for a mixed drink you have ever heard?
I've seen quite a few interesting ones. Here is just a few:
Sexy Blonde Bitch
Kentucky Bastard Love Child
Roll Me Over and Do Me Again
Junk in Da Trunk
Rich Japanese Businessman with Hypnotizing Blue Eyes
The Big Dinky Drinky
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Everyone has something they could easily teach. What do you know that you would happily teach others?
I could show you how to wire up your house for land line phones and put in phone jacks. Too bad everyone is going wireless. :(
I could also teach you how to do a full on standing 360 on a waverunner AND how to throw food in the air and always catch it in your mouth, my personal stupid human trick. :)
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If you were guaranteed to live to be 100 years old and nothing could harm you, would you live a wilder life?
I have to honestly say I've already lived my life like I'm going to live to 100 and nothing can harm me.
Since that is the case, I'm sure I'll live no where close to 100, but it sure has been a wild ride. :)
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What is your favorite Mahatma Gandhi quote?
My personal hero. My favorite, followed by a close seven. :)
Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth.
Poverty is the worst form of violence.
The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world's problem.
The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.
Those who know how to...
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What is your favorite Cheap Trick song? (feel free to post a video like I did in my answer)
Can't stop at one no matter how hard I try. So many to choose from. It's a shame to leave out 'Surrender' and 'Dream Police', but I think these are my two favorites: 'If You Want My Love' and 'She's Tight'
Unfortunately, the only good 'If you Want My Love' video is a Sony, so no imbedding. :( A link will have to suffice:
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What do you call a baby monkey?
Suckling, yearling, or infant.
Here's a nice list of animal titles, by gender and age.
http://library.christchurch.org.nz/Kids/Animals/MaleFemaleChild/
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I need cat grooming help. Details in my answer
This guy in the pic is getting older and a little fat. We have never groomed him his entire life. He has always been meticulous with his fur and never needed or enjoyed being brushed, but he is now getting knots.
I am taking him to the vet in a couple of days to have him partially shaved, but we will now need to 'regularly' groom him.
he 'hates' to be brushed or...
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Preparing for spring, is there a natural roach repellant for indoor use, that wont kill my doggies? i swear, i am a clean freak-its this one room in my house....ewwww
Boric Acid is a non-toxic powder that you can sprinkle in areas where roaches are a problem. They crawl through it and then ingest it.
Here are some instructions on its use:
http://www.hytechsales.com/boricdirections.html
And types of roach baits and motels can be used without affecting your dogs.
Also, don't know what the room is like, but roaches love paper. If there is an...
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Do you like cornbread made with or without sugar? (or not at all?)
Sweet and yellow. Lots of sugar. That's the kind I grew up on.
I love it with butter and I also love cornbread and milk. We always put the hot cornbread right into a tall glass with milk and eat it with a teaspoon.
Mmmm. :)
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Is it better for me to get the highest end Core 2 Duo or a lower end Quad Core? This is for the average user who likes to have internet, word, downloads and messenger open at the same time.
The quad cores look like a nice offering if you actually have software that can take advantage of the additional cores. Photoshop is one, for example. If you're into graphics editing or 'studio' software, they can greatly benefit from a quad core.
In the future, games will probably also benefit from additional cores, but there are currently no games out there that do this, as...
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I never received a package the postman said he scanned right by my apartment's mailboxes before putting it in the parcel locker. If none of the other tenants have my package, what could I possibly do?
Is the parcel locker open to the public?
Could anyone have taken the package?
Was it from a business or a private individual?
Was the package insured?
Provide more info and I'll try to help
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AB has a new member named Christie. Would you like to take a moment to welcome her, and give her some tips to enjoy her time here?
I'm a little late for the party, but welcome, Christie! :)
Hope you enjoy AB as much as I do. You will find a lot of nice, bright, friendly people here. You'll also find people like Scooter. ;) (and he knows I'm kidding).
Not a lot you really need to know that you can't figure out as you go along, but if you have any questions, just ask. Most everyone is very helpful...
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Do you believe that most people perceive Southerners to be much friendlier than people of other regions?
I do, indeed, and I believe the perception is rooted in some fact.
If you've ever dealt with businesses in both the north and south, you know there is a difference between the tone & courtesy of a New York rep and an Atlanta rep. Much of it is simply culture, but brashness is a way of life in the North and it's just not so accepted in the South.
Northerners also talk...
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When I broke up w/ my bf, I returned all the money I owed him by cheque. We got together again and he decided to cash it. It bounced because it was over 6 mos old. Should I return the money in cash, even though we're back together right away?
Of course you should return the money to him and as soon as possible.
He shouldn't have waited so long to cash the check, of course, and I think I would deduct the bounce fee from the money, honestly.
You do admit that you 'owe' him the money, though, so you should pay him. If you pay him in cash, I'd also get a receipt.
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Are you looking forward to daylight savings?
I guess I'm alone on this one. YES! I friggin' HATE winter and the nearly constant darkness morning and evening.
I love DST. I love the long evenings, sitting on the patio and having cocktails on a warm night.
Can't wait. Time for Spring. :)
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What is one thing that people could always count on you for?
Unfortunately for me, I can always be counted on to help you move. Not only do I have a big truck, I also have a strong back.
Best of all, you can get me for the price of lots of cold beer and a pizza! :)
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Do you want to list your top ten (Can't be any less) favorite movies so that - based on these - I can reveal your personality out of 16 different types? (This question takes the place of my similar question about movies that I had to abandon).
Always hard to pick just 10, isn't it? :)
Pulp Fiction
Armageddon
Dances with Wolves
A League of Their Own
The Big Chill
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Jaws
The Untouchables
Gandhi
1776
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If you have a toddler with a cold is it ok to take them to the park when it's a little cold outside or will they get more sick?
I don't see the problem with a some fresh air, long as they don't get too cold or get a chill.
If they're contagious, though, it would be nice to limit their interactions with other children. I'm sure their moms would appreciate it. :)
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Can you make a funny movie tile by combining 2 films or shows? Mix and match if you like. (for example, thanks to one of my AB friends, "A Nightmare on Sesame Street")
This is fun! Wish I were more clever. :)
"Five Easy White Chicks"
"Fahrenheit 90210"
"Attack of the Fried Green Tomatoes" -or- "Fried Green Killer Tomatoes"
"King Kong Kung Fu Hustle"
"Harold and Kumar Meet The Fockers"
"Who Wants To Be A Scarface?"
"Harry Potter and The Tail of Two Kitties"
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What sort of security measures have you installed in your home?
An ADT security system, key locks on windows, double-dead bolt and a door club on the back door. So, if you somehow get in, you won't easily get out. Not out the back and not with my stuff anyway! Oh, and motion sensitive floodlights out back.
The only guns I possess are the ones on my arms, but they are pretty formidable and I am also trained to use them. :P
My particular...
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When you see a spider in your house, do you leave it alone, move it, or squish with reckless abandon?
I do not play God. I do not feel it is my right to decide what lives and what dies.
I carefully capture it and release it outside into my wife's flowerbeds.
Spiders are beneficial animals.
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I'm having a blonde moment. I want to cut a grapefruit in half and forget which way to cut it. Can anyone let me in?
Happy to assist you, Dutchess! :)
http://www.wikihow.com/Cut-a-Grapefruit
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Has anyone ever tried vegemight? if so what do you think?
Australian peanut butter. :) I couldn't acquire a taste for it, myself. It tasted like black salty goo to me, but it's all in what you grow up with.
Had I been raised on it, I'd probably love it.
I even brought some back from Oz with me in the little packets and gave it friends and family to sample.
Everyone who tried it looked like I'd just fed them a turd. LOL. ;)
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Do girls like guys who are like bugs and don't leave them alone? I mean even a girl don't like a guy but the guy is like a bug and buys her gifts and do her a lot of favors to make her his, does all those things make her to like the guy?
No, it usually makes her want to squish the bug...or maybe get a restraining order. ;)
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Who deserves more respect? Bill Cunningham for making disparaging remarks against Barack Obama. Or John McCain for apologizing for them.
Being from Cincinnati and being exposed to Bill Cunningham's revolting bile for many more years than most, I can tell you that he didn't say anything that he doesn't say regularly on his talk show.
The fact remains that his repeated use of Obama's middle name, though that IS his name, was most CERTAINLY sinister in it's intent, trying to bring up a picture of Saddam...
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What, in todays society makes you angry
Homeless people, hungry people, families with no health insurance or decent jobs, mentally ill people with no access to drugs that could make them well, rich fat cat businessmen who get richer while everyone stays hungry, homeless, and uninsured. Outsourcing of our jobs so fat cat businessman can get richer still.
I could just go on and on. ;)
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Adults... Is being an adult as much fun as you thought it would be before you became an adult?
I very much enjoy being an adult.
All those freedoms that I craved as a child have been as wonderful as I imagined.
With that freedom comes a great deal of responsibility, but I think the sacrifice has been well worth it.
I had a great childhood and I have likewise enjoyed being an adult. I didn't miss out on either end.
Lucky me. :)
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Is name calling considered a flaggable offense on AB..I just saw someone make a really derogatory remark about another member on here. Do we accept that and ignore it...or do we actively discourage it (flagging)? --according to the rules of AB?
I'm not a big 'flagger', as a rule, but if someone uses a term that is blatantly racially, sexually, or culturally demeaning, then I would flag it. There's no place for that here.
If someone called someone else a 'pompous arse', on the other hand, I'd probably let it stand. They might just be one, after all. ;)
Although most abuse is uncalled for,...
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I will not be moved! Will you?
Only when my wife tells me to. :)
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As a black guy, is there something wrong me just because I only find white girls attractive?
While there is nothing really 'wrong' in it, I would feel very badly if I could not find beauty within my own race or ethnicity.
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Besides the obvious political stuff, what do these presidents have in common: Garfield, Hoover, Truman, Ford, Regan, George H. W. Bush and Clinton? (The only seven with this particular thing in common)
I think I'll just answer the question. They were all left-handed. ;)
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How do YOU (specifically) prepare pork chops?
Breaded and pan fried served with saur kraut cooked in the pan drippings and mashed potatoes and gravy.
Mmmmm. My favorite meal. :)
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What is your favorire Dr. Seuss story?
How the Grinch Stole Christmas -and- Horton Hears a Who
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Would you date Ann Coulter? Yes or no,why?
No. The idea of going to prison for the rest of my life holds no charm for me, and, if dated Ann Coulter, I would just HAVE to kill her! ;)
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Bf left me for his ex of 5 yrs, told me he was miserable with me, to leave him alone & never to call him so i didn't call, after 3 days w/ no contact w/ him, he calls me at night just once and doesn't leave a message, is he playing games with me?
Making sure that you're still alive.
He doesn't believe it's possible that you LIVE and yet you haven't called and begged him to take you back. :)
(GOOD FOR YOU!)
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Do you think the word "love" is being thrown around too much these days? Has it lost some of it's meaning?
Not in my life!
When I say it, I mean it. You can't have too much love in your life.
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What makes some people "high strung"?
It's their personality. They are generally impatient and often short-tempered. They feel very 'passionately' about things and may often speak before they think.
I know this because I am married to the textbook high strung woman. God, I love her, though! :)
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When you hear your favorite song, do you tap your fingers to the beat, hum along, stop what your doing and dance, stop what your doing, GRAB A STRANGER, and dance...... or something else?
I will often do a Beavis and Butthead, meaning I will throw my arm in the air, index and pinky extended and 'bang my head'. :)
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What's less sexy than a man wearing tight jogging leggings?
A man wearing tight jogging leggings while he works out to a Richard Simmons video? Just a guess. :)
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My boyfriend has admitted to feelings for his ex-wife but says they're because he has 2 kids with her. Is he lying and will actually end up cheating on me?
Unless the marriage ended very badly, with both people just hating each other, it's very common for couples to retain a certain amount of warmth and respect for one another when they have children together.
Not only is it normal, it's also in the best interest of the children, the one bond they still share. Working together and caring about each other makes everything better for...
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Are you 'mean' to your S/O?
Never. I adore my wife and she is quite 'high strung' and sensitive.
Even if she snaps at me, I don't snap back at her. That would just cause a fight over what is usually nothing.
She always feels bad if she thinks she was mean to ME, and she always apologizes for it. She's a spitfire with a heart of gold. :)
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Why are some trees like coconuts for example painted white at the bottom?
It's to protect the trees from 'sun scalding'. Painting the bases white helps reflect the heat and keeps the trunks from burning and damaging the bark.
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Does the scent of a woman attract men?
Oh, yeah...
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Dad didn't allow me to go to this historic place. I'm 27 and I hate askin for his permission like a 13 a year old. What should I do?
Why in the world would you be asking your father for permission to do anything, at your age?
Are you still living at home and he's still supporting you?
If that's the case, you can't gain your independence until you stand on your own.
Move out!
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Have you ever spent a "pointless" day on AB where you only exchanged comments with other users without participating in Q & A? (I see a few people who do this.)
Yes, I have. I enjoy doing that.
Sometimes it's fun to just read others' Q&A, comment or discuss, and be a point fairy. :)
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What kinds of birds do you often see in your yard?
Sparrows, robins, starlings, yellow finches, cardinals, the occasional crow, woodpeckers, and doves.
We get others, but those are most common.
EDIT: Forgot Bluejays! The warrior bullies of the neighborhood, lol
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If all life has a point, what is the point of the life of Fred Phelps, he of the Westboro Baptist Church?
To make us all realize how dangerous rabid religious zealotry can be.
Oh, and to point out of inherent dangers of inbreeding. ;)
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Why are so many people unable to give compliments to others? It's not as if they really cost you anything...or do they give someone psychological power over you if you are 'weak' enough to give them a compliment?Anybody understand this question?
Personally, I think it's a sign of their own insecurities.
I believe they feel that giving a compliment to someone else somehow takes something away from themselves.
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Big Mac or Whopper?
Big Mac.
The Whopper is a great burger, but there's just something about that special sauce. ;)
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Do you feel sorry for crack heads?
I do. I feel sorry for addicts of any substance.
I can't imagine what it would be like to be so firmly and completely enslaved by something that will do nothing but quite literally destroy your life.
In my own personal experience, I've seen addiction take bright, intelligent people with everything going for them and land them in rehab and jail, over and over. They've lied...
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If you were sentenced to spend the rest of your life in a prison cell with one person you know, who would you take, imprisoning them, too?
I would take some slime bag white collar criminal, the likes of Kenneth Lay, Bernard Ebbers, or Bill Erpenbeck.
These guys destroyed the lives of millions of decent, hard working, middle-class people, and they did it so that they could stuff more millions into their already obscenely large coffers.
People like them literally make me sick to my stomach and I would happily spend my life...
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Good afternoon everybody, How are you? I'm sorry to bother you but I was wondering if you could help me by telling me if the excessive use of platitudes bothers you? Thank you so much for your answers and keep up the good work!
I'm fine, Barca, and you?
No bother at all. I'm happy to assist you!
I haven't noticed an over abundance of platitudes. For myself, I think we should all be thankful that we have a forum like this where we are free to discuss these things.
Even if you get upset by the excessive use of platitudes, you should turn that frown upside down.
Tomorrow is another day,...
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Are you currently dating/sleeping/in a relationship with any Answer Baggers?
Yes, I am. :)
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Both my paerents are blood type o i have just found out im blood type a is this possoble
No, I'm afraid it's not. Two type 'O' parents can only produce a type 'O' child.
Check this link for the blood type parernity charts:
http://www.australianpaternityfraud.org/Paternity_blood_type_matching.htm
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McDonald's or Subway?
Eh, healthy schmealthy! I don't eat that much fast food, so give me McDonald's. Mmmmm. :)
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Have your undies ever ended up as a thong by the end of the day?
LMAO! Well, since I wear boxer briefs, that would certainly be, um, uncomfortable! I'd feel like I had a dish towel up my rear end.
So, short answer is no, and thank goodness for THAT. :)
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How can you tell when some is cheating on you?
His behavior will usually be a big clue. He might not want to spend as much time with you, for one thing.
He'll go out without you, always going out with 'the boys' for one reason or another.
He'll not be as affectionate with you. He may stop spontaneously hugging you or kissing you, as well as wanting sex with you as frequently.
He won't care to fight with...
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Ready to test your mental stamina?
I think I am sufficiently intelligent to realize that providing my cell phone number to an unknown website is stupidity at it's finest.
Such an act will leave me open to an incredible deluge of spam and 'hidden charges'.
From this site:
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I'm a real bitch sometimes and I have a hard time saying sorry. How should I change myself?
I'm going to honestly tell you that once you start apologizing for your actions, you'll feel really good about yourself.
Knowing that you've behaved badly or hurt someone's feelings just eats at you and it makes you even 'bitchier' or more angry, unless you're just cold-hearted and don't care.
When you see how someone feels when you apologize to...
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When you love (romantic), do you give your all or do you save some for yourself, so that it would be easier to recover if the relationship failed?
I give 100% of myself. I've only been in a love a few times in my life. When I've been fortunate enough to find true love, I don't hold back on it. It's a rare and special thing and I've embraced it wholeheartedly.
When it's over, it hurts like hell, but in the list of mistakes I can go over in my mind that I made during the relationship, not giving it my whole...
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After seeing several Qs today about relationships gone bad because of intoxication, I am now curious. Do you drink and enjoy getting drunk? If so, why? I'm not a teetotaller, but I really don't enjoy getting intoxicated or its after-effects.
I love to drink. I also love to get drunk.
I do not drink to excess and drinking has never caused me any problems in my life.
I have a wonderful relationship, I go to work every day, pay my bills, and I consider myself to be quite well-adjusted.
I very much enjoy my cocktails, and I will not apologize for it. :)
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If you just met someone and they said they have been married 3 times what would your impression of them be?
1)They really want to be married.
2)They really suck at it.
Edit:
Honestly, this varies a lot depending on a lot of circumstances. Age, for one.
Further, have they been 'divorced' 3x or working on their 3rd marriage.
I honestly wouldn't really make a judgement. I was making a joke. ;) People make mistakes.
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Have you ever been on an airplane?
So many times that I dread it like the plague!
It's a drag, but it's still the fastest way to get to where I'm going, usually. Love to travel, hate to fly.
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Have you ever ate pork with a spork?
Yep! I used to go to a cheapo little Thai restaurant and order Pad Ped Mu. They always used sporks there. :)
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Do you remember the song that got you listening to your favorite genre of music? What was it?
You Bet! Talking Heads--Life During Wartime. I even got to see this tour. And, Elvis Costello. Radio Radio
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What is considered to be a normal case of pre-wedding jitters?
I think that varies from person to person, but generally, a sudden panic attack, rethinking your decision, and the desire to bolt.
In many cases, this is really just jitters and as the individual calms down, they realize that they are happy in their decision to marry.
In many others, the individual calms down and goes through with, but really should have payed attention to their fears...
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What do you think about "Second Life"?
I think to each his own. If you want to be immersed in an online virtual reality, it looks very interesting.
I can easily see how people could get hooked on it and lose themselves in it.
For myself, I would rather live in the 'real' world, with forays into my 2nd life on AB, of course! ;)
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When you hear "Walt Disney" what comes to mind?
The Wonderful World of Disney.
I grew up with that Sunday night program. :)
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Is it possible for men to be born to never have kids of their own? What's that called?
Sterile?
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What would you say to a glass of perfectly chilled beer?
Hello, Gorgeous! :)
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What is the purpose of windows xp? Please help
I don't understand the question. It's an operaating system, same as Mac OS, or Linux. It's the Microsoft OS.
Here's a link that explains operating systems:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system
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Are youth and beauty more important than age and wisdom in these times?
If you're a model, yes.
If you're a corporate CEO, no.
It totally depends on the situation. :)
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Why do you always hear about deadbeat dads and not deadbeat moms?
Probably because it is still not as prevalent, but they are out there and have been for many years. They should receive the same publicity as deadbeat dads. Women should not be allowed to abandon their children anymore than a man.
There was a woman that I worked with nearly 20 years ago that divorced her husband and left her state and moved away, leaving her two children with him.
He...
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How many of you married gents have a "Man room" in your house. A place to call your very own. No flowers , nothing matches and all the duck pictures you want?
No, I don't. Though my wife came up with the major 'ideas' for decorating our home, I am no slouch in that department. I actually think I have a pretty good eye!
All the rooms are decorated tastefully, but none are blatantly feminine or masculine.
There is nowhere in my home where a man or woman would go, 'ewwwwww.' :)
Long story short, I feel comfortable...
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If my boyfriend is music illiterate, would a CD mix be a good valentines day gift for him? Meaning he only know maybe 25 bands and thats it.
I think it's a GREAT idea! Try to mix it with songs that he will like, though.
If you want to introduce him to new bands or different styles of music, try to pick ones that he will probably be able to 'click' with right away.
Once he likes an artist or genre, you can slowly expand it.
If you mix a bunch of stuff that is 'too' foreign to him, it may backfire....
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My life penguin, MG1942, has just reached Maestro!! Would you care to join me in congratulating him on joining this illustrious circle?
Congratulations, Life Penguin MG1942 on your grand ascent to Maestro. :) Good work!
Don't know what this pic has to do with it, but it's still cute! ;) Look a Maestro Penguin! :)
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What is your all time best loved quote?
"You measure a democracy by the freedom it gives its dissidents, not the freedom it gives its assimilated conformists." Abbie Hoffman
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Has anyone ever heard of a female condom?
Sure have! Here's an instructive video:
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Is there something that never fails to bring you down?
Prejudice and intolerance or abuse of people or animals.
Anytime I get into a conversation with someone who bashes any ethnicity or sexual preference and uses crude and stereotypical attitudes and/or terminology, it depresses me.
Likewise, anytime I hear about someone attacking an 80-year-old woman for her money, shaking a baby, beating a woman, child, animal, or a man, for that matter,...
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Can you read signs, notes and such that are in your dreams? Ever tried?
Very interesting question! My dreams are often very vivid and I usually dream in color, which is said to be rare, but I don't know about that. It's not for me, anyway!
I can't recall, though, ever 'reading' anything in a dream.
I can't remember ever seeing a sign or note or anything in writing.
Is that unusual, I wonder?
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Could it be argued that questions deleted by an AB administrator are counter-productive to the whole concept and idea of 1) free speech, 2) the internet. I mean its not as bad as burning books, but it does seem a litte third reich-ish to me. Pls explain.
If the question is abusive in a racist, sexist, or otherwise blatantly foolish and trollish way, or attacks a particular user, I believe it has no valid place here and deserves to be deleted.
If it is simply poorly worded, but understandable, or if the question addresses a valid issue or even a stereotype, and is worded in such a way to provoke thoughtful debate, I think it should remain....
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Pet owners! How do you discipline your pets?
My cats are probably as disciplined as cats can be. I have trained them early that hands are not playthings, so they do not bite or claw hands. I have trained them not to jump on the counters, also.
In the event that they try to claw or bite, a growling 'heeeey' has them scrambling away. If they try to jump on counters, usually a loud 'HEY!' and a sharp clap of my hands...
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Do you have to pay any taxes if you're unemployed?
In the U.S., IF you collected unemployment and did not have taxes automatically deducted, you will be required to pay taxes on the money you received.
If you had taxes deducted from your unemployment checks, then you will still have to file taxes, but you shouldn't owe any additional taxes.
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What is one word that sums up your life as a whole?
Relished! :)
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Which would you be more afraid of: a zombie, a vampire or a werewolf?
A vampire.
Zombies are sluggish and stupid.
Werewolves are fast and vicious, but it could be 'possible' to get away from one and it wouldn't track you down. They are creatures of opportunity.
A vampire, on the other hand, can fly (according to some legends). They have superhuman strength, they can hypnotize you, and once you are the intended prey of a vampire, they...
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Whould you like to come back from the dead as a ghost for a while?
Very cool question.
For a short time perhaps.
I think if I could 'help' people while I was there, it would be very cool.
If I could locate paperwork or something from my estate for someone or comfort a loved one, that would be nice.
Plus, I would probably love an opportunity to see my family and friends once more before I passed on. The funeral would probably be...
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Does anyone besides me see the massive irony in cities like Houston and Los Angeles passing a ban on public smoking?
Sure. Some of the biggest air polluters in the nation are banning smoking.
Well, I guess it's just one less thing to restrict your breathing.
A much better idea would be to deal with the real problem of corporate polluters and fossil fuel emissions.
But, that would require that we all actually might have to sacrifice some of our creature comforts and deal with the real problem....
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What careers do you think will still be in demand in twenty years?
Customer service reps, if you live in India.
IT personnel, if you live in India.
Walmart employees, if you live in the U.S.
Mechanics, heating & electrical repair, plumbers, large appliance repair, engineers, bus drivers, taxi drivers, truck drivers, air traffic controllers, farmers, firemen, policemen, EMT techs, construction workers, pharmacists, lawyers, medical personnel,...
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Does the fact that a donation you might make is tax deductible help push you to donate or would you donate to that same cause if your donation was not tax deductible?
It's certainly nice that the money is tax-deductible, but that really doesn't mean much in the long run to the average man. You're only getting a break on the taxes you would have payed on that money, and it usually doesn't amount to much.
It's not like you're going to get your $50 or $100 back.
Regardless, every little bit helps, but I would still donate...
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I had a funny video emailed to me that I'd like to share w/my sister, but for some reason it won't go. I've tried yahoo mail, windows mail, and thunderbird. I'm assuming that it's too big for the satellite connection to handle. Can I make it smaller?
Post the video on YouTube and then send her the link. :)
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Asweetguy4u2know has made it to Maestro, who would like congratulate him on his newest accomplishment? Fine job indeed!
Sincere congratulions on your ascent to the grand rank of Maestro, SweetGuy! :)
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Looks like our friend Buxtonite just make Maestro, Anyone want to offer their congratulations?
Good on ya, mate! :)
I had to go searching for this question. Sorry I missed your big day.
Have a VB for me! ;)
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How would you take a posting like this? http://longisland.craigslist.org/kid/559530618.html
Looks like someone who may actually be trying to stimulate the brain cells of some parents who may not consider a good educational background an important factor when choosing a child-care provider.
While I can appreciate the sentiment and truly see the value in this, warmth and nurturing weighs heavier, in my mind, when it comes to caring for an 'infant'.
As a child...
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Is it ok to bully trolls?
Trolls WANT to be bullied. They bank on a visceral response from all of us. They feed off your outrage and revel in your anger.
And, DRs? They LIVE for them.
A troll's mission is to 'get' to you at the deepest level and upset you.
The more upset, outraged, argumentative, even 'reasoning' you become, the more they laugh.
Trolls are disgusting little...
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How to hail a taxi cab in a city?
Just step off the curb and wave your hand to the taxi, while trying to make eye contact with the driver.
Works like a charm!
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Well look who the newest Brain is, our dear friend Taylor just became a Brainiac would everyone like to give him a big Congrats?
Awww. Thank you for your congrats! This is my first 'personalized' question. :)
I feel like dancing around in my leg-warmers like a madman, singing, "I'm a BRAINIAC, BRAAAAIINIAC on the floor..."
Well, maybe not so much.... ;)
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I've been watching too much Scrubs and have started to say 'coolio'. What t.v. lingo do you pick up?
When someone sneezes, I still say, "You are SOOOO good-lookin'!"
Actually, I have a lot of expressions that I still use from Seinfeld. It remains my 2nd favorite TV show of all time. :)
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Is there EVER an appropriate time to wear a Speedo?
Only if you are French AND carrying a 'man purse'! ;)
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What do you feel bad or guilty about?
Making someone else feel bad. :(
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Whats it called when a diver puts a shark into a trance when he/she places their hands over the sharks face?
Ummmm. Stupidity? A God Complex? Way-too-big-for-his-britches?
LOL. I would never try something like that. Kudos and cheers to my fellow divers that want to 'hypnotize' sharks, though!
For me, I'll just be the diver being very quiet and very still, hiding behind the coral! ;)
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Of the people you know and consider friends around here, who would you like to see posting a picture on the What do you look like? question?(They might finally do it blaming it on peer pressure) ; )
I wanna see a pic of SCOOTER, just because he ragged me about mine and because I know he'll never post one. :)
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Do you care what strangers think of you as a person or how you represent your self in dress and manner or could you care less?
I am not out to 'impress' anyone. I am always myself.
When I go out in public, regardless of what I am wearing, I do try to appear neat, at least.
What I will usually always wear, though, is a smile.
I will usually always be polite to any and all that I encounter and I will be friendly and outgoing. I make idle chit chat with clerks, waitresses, cashiers, etc.
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What is your favourite kind of cereal?
'Breakfast' cereal is either Kashi GoLean Crunch, POST Raisin Bran, or Special K Red Berries.
Favorite cereal is Cap'n Crunch or Cocoa Puffs! :)
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Do you believe in hunting animals for fur?
Nope! I do not believe in the fur trade or sport hunting strictly for racks or heads.
I think it is just another way that man plays 'God'.
Hunting for the thrill of the 'kill' is abhorrent to me. It violates all my sensibilities. I think that people who kill just for the sake of killing have something 'missing' inside them.
My opinion.
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Is your persona on Answerbag you or your alter ego?
I'm me.
But, the me that I show here may not be so prevalent in the everyday world.
There are questions asked here that are not normally asked. I answer all kinds of stuff, but I like answering questions that really make me have to go inside myself and examine myself, sometimes.
Honestly, most questions I answer flow as I type. I don't have a pat answer or anything all...
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Do you work out daily and if so how often do you do cardio in comparison to weight training?
Nope. Not really. I stay fit, though. I have a heavy bag that I work out with, and I walk a lot.
I'm a natural mesomorph, and I watch what I eat.
I stay trim and in good shape, but I have no real 'regimen'. I'm not a muscle-head or anything.
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Men, if you went out on a date and you ask her to give you a BJ and she said no because she doesnt do things like, What you say to her,? and would you take her out again?
Oh, now surely no right-minded woman would turn down such a 'charming' invitation!
If she isn't screaming too loudly as she is running away, I might yell out, 'I'LL CALL YOU!" ;)
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What is your average typing speed in words per minute?
Good grief! I type about 60wpm and I think I'm FAST. I'm about the fastest typist in my office, for example. People laugh at me all the time, banging away on my keyboard.
Now, I don't spend my time copying text, like you do on those typing tests, so maybe I'm faster if I'm typing my own words instead of copying someone else's.
But, jeez! You people in the...
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When you get backed against the wall do you come out fighting or sink down and die?
I will always fight. It has been what has saved me many times in my life.
Whether the fight is physical, emotional, or psychological, I will always fight.
I am not saying that it has not been very hard, at times. I have faced many tough situations in my life that could have buried me, at least for a time.
I have always believed in myself and I have always known that no matter how...
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When you see a question with lots of points and lots of answers, but most of the answers have no points, does it make you wonder about the question asker?
I do.
I recently became aware of a long time user that never gives points. I would tend to think that's OK, except for the fact that this same user seems to answer questions of users who 'always' give points!
So, is this user a hypocrite? Seems to be, to me! The attitude seems to be, "I'll ask questions so you'll give me points, but I will 'never'...
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Feeling a bit low today, has anyone got anything good to tell me to cheer me up please?
Sure. I can quote you a plethora of proverbs, such as 'behind every cloud is a silver lining', 'when one door closes, another one opens', 'tomorrow is another day', etc.
The plain truth is that 'every day above ground is a good day'.
Try your best not to focus on the bad. Focus on the positive and the good.
Everyone faces hardships, bad times,...
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I have been an AB member for one year and a day. Should I celebrate or shoot myself?
Well, I have been here 3 months and a week or so. I really like this place. I never imagined that I would find a real 'community' like this on the Net.
Coming from Y!A, I was and, still am to a certain extent, expecting something to come along to disillusion me. So far, that has not happened and I find myself more hopeful every day that I can participate and interact with people...
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Did you ever type out an answer just to get it off your chest but not submit it?
I do. The reason that I love the Q&A forum style so much is that I have the opportunity to think about exactly what I want to say and word it in just the right way. I am not so quick on my feet when face to face and in the heat of conversation.
Many times I have written an answer or comment, rewritten it, and still let it sit on the screen without submitting it. After a time, I...
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If you feel a q or a was unrightly flagged and removed is there an appeal process?
Yep. Use the 'feedback' link at the bottom of the page. Use the FB link on the Q or A that was unjustly flagged, fill in the blanks, and submit.
Hopefully, you'll get an email response from the staff.
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Would you prefer to pay a $50 fee each time you call 911 or have a few dollars added to your cell or land line bill each month forever?
Just to clarify this question, and correct me if I'm wrong, shammer, some places in the U.S. have never paid a 911 fee on their phone bill.
Ventura, CA is one of them and is now going to start charging a fee of something like $1.49 per phone line, per month, or allow residents to choose to pay a flat $50 if you need 911 emergency services.
In my city, we have been paying 911 fees...
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Do you have bad handwriting?
I don't even know how to properly write in longhand anymore. I moved to printing many years ago. Now, I either type everything and print it out, or I print.
The only thing that gets done longhand is my signature, and it's even a stretch to call 'that' longhand. :)
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Would you be compelled to look at a website by the web address? Here's one that might surprise you. http://www.need2look.com/
Cool, Scooter! From the looks of things, Kentucky people are much cleaner than those in Ohio, lol.
I'll have to share this with my friends and study the data a little more closely.
Thanks for sharing! :)
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You have at least one resistor in your house. Where is it?
Doesn't every device that runs off electricity have resistors?
Every appliance, television, radio, computer, microwave, lights, etc. has at least one resistor.
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Is everyone aware that posting links to rejected questions and answers is a penalty-box offense? Just looking out for everyone here. I speak from experience, LOL.
Why? I don't understand why that would be an offense, Jodie, but thanks very much for the heads up. :)
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Instead of responding to the brainless, dense, dumb, foolish, idiotic, imbecilic, laughable, ludicrous, moronic, obtuse, simple-minded, stupid, thickheaded questions of Trolls. Why not just DR them and be done with it?
Scooter, I'm a non-DR person, personally. I have only DR'd a handful people in my whole time here, and I don't like doing it.
Like others, I RAMO, lol, to quote the old Y!A guidelines. I either flag the question or answer or use the FB link.
I don't think it's fair that DRing a troll ruins your percentage, but it does. I don't know how the staff could...
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Is it ok for the woman to work while the man takes care of their children?
To each his own.
There is no reason that a man can't be a homemaker or a woman, the sole breadwinner.
If my wife told me that I could quit my job and stay home, as long as I did the housework and cooking, I would happily jump all over that. :)
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Are you comfortable nude, or do you feel a need to cover yourself?
I am totally comfortable in my own flesh, but I do not usually walk around nude.
I have nothing against it, but the bits that don't spend a lot of time outdoors tend to be a little more sensitive to cat claws, rough fabric, clingy leather or vinyl seats, hot food, etc. than the rest of me.
I am honestly more comfy with my tackle comfortable cloaked in fabric. The rest of me is...
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What type of wine is best with seafood?
Depends completely on the seafood and the way it is prepared. I'm far from an expert, but here are some really great tips.
http://www.dnronline.com/wineguide_wineandfoodchart.php
http://www.ehow.com/how_1935_choose-wine-fish.html
http://www.redlobster.com/press/media_kit/winepairing.asp
http://www.inetours.com/PagesWT/Food_and_wine.html
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What is your opinion on racism,sexism,and gay and lesbian rights?
Would it possibly suffice it to say that I am beyond WEARY of all of this?
Am I truly alone in thinking that if we could just get past the trivialities of sex, color, and what everyone does in their bedroom, that we could actually focus on 'meaningful' issues?
Does no one, other than me, feel like the media perpetuates these 'wars' to keep our eye...
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My friend just flew to florida to marry an inmate on death row for murder and rape she believes him when he says he didnt do it! Is this madness or am i being narrow minded about this? She has only been talking to him for around 6 months!
For some, unimaginable reason, this is a very old story. Check out these few links. The first two deal specifically with European women and death row inmates.
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/120907dnmetdeathrowlove.2c3fc16.html
http://metro.beloblog.com/archives/2007/12/women_who_love_death_row_inmat.html
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I forgate my dll laftope pasward
If you have windows xp, you might try one of these.
http://pubs.logicalexpressions.com/pub0009/LPMArticle.asp?ID=305
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321305
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What is your least favorite ice cream flavor?
Orange Sherbet or any 'lemon' ice cream or sorbet. Yuck!
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I feel that there is no difference between owning pets and owning (human) slaves except that pets have no voice with which to defend themselves, so they have no rights. Am I wrong?
Errrrmmm. I don't know what you do with YOUR pets, but my pets don't exactly go plow the back 40. They pretty much lay around and eat.
And, I tend to be the one stepping and fetching around my house, while the little Lords of the Manor get more spoiled every day.
Yeah, they have it TOUGH!
Edited to add a pic of my enslaved cat---Ok and more family pics. :)
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Can you tell where a man might find a bed?
He just grinned, and shook my hand, "No", was all he said. :)
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What songs have questions in their titles?
Bet I get the prize for longest title! (If anyone is even paying attention to this old question, lol ;)
"How could you believe me when I said I love you, when you know I've been a liar all my life?"
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What country song have you NEVER gotten tired of?
Hell, I'm OLD country, myself. Just about anything by Waylon and Willie, Hank Jr., Dolly, Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn, and many others will always hold a spot in my heart. I grew up with it, though I consider myself to be a rock-n-roller.
My idea of 'new country' were people like Emmy Lou Harris. That girl is good!
Nothing against 'new country'. I find it very...
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Do kids spent too much time indoors these days? (ie: watching tv, video games)
Sure they do, especially in the U.S. I can't speak for other nations.
I think the fact that kids are glued to video games and computers is THE main factor in the growing obesity problem in our kids.
While technology is great, I also believe that all these games, television, and Internet are producing a generation of desensitized children and that really scares me.
There is a lot...
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Are your ceilings textured or smooth? Which do you prefer?
Smooth and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Smooth is more modern looking, I think, and infinitely easier to clean and paint.
Of course, texture has it's asthetic purpose, depending upon your design and architectural theme.
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I fell down earlier and landed on my cell phone (which was in my pocket). Now, my thigh really hurts whenever I try to move it. So far there's no swelling but walking/flexing/putting pressure on it really hurts. What could it be?
Sounds like a nasty bruise, to me. Anytime you fall and impact with a solid object it's going to hurt! Surely this is not the first time you've fallen down, right?
If this just happened 'earlier', meaning today, it sounds perfectly normal to me.
But, if you think it hurts more than it should, go to the emergency room.
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When is it okay to break a promise?
I honestly think the answer is much more complex than any simple answer can give.
Throughout life, there are times when promises are broken, for varying reasons. Marriage is a promise, but most people don't expect unhappy people to stay married.
You might promise your mom and dad you'll never smoke or drink, then time goes by and you find you've done one or both.
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How would you feel if your significant other and someone else were talking and they are telling each other that they been wanting to kiss each other,would you consider that cheating?
Not yet!
I would be very unhappy, though, and I would be forced to realize that my relationship is in grave danger.
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Would a large difference in the length of the wires connecting two speakers make a difference in the volume between the two speakers?
Sure. Increased wire equals increased resistance. Resistance causes distortion and a weakened signal.
The more copper or other conductor the signal has to pass through, the more degraded the signal becomes.
While this is not usually that much of an issue, an extremely long wire could definitely cause such a problem. If it is necessary to have overly long wiring, a larger gauge (thicker...
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Do you agree that a lack of awareness of the basic unity of organism and environment is a serious and dangerous hallucination. And the idea of fixing things by conquering is an offshoot of our detachment from nature?.
Absolutely. Our determination to sprawl out, cut down, dam up, mine, drill, and blast, all the while polluting the very water and air that sustain us is killing the planet.
Kill the planet and the fundamentals of humanity dies with it.
Exploiting the planet's gift of rich but limited resources without regard to the end effect is akin to rape. Lording over the beasts, both large and...
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How do you prefer your steak?
Rare, MR Medium, MW, or Well Done?
Rare, seasoned with salt, fresh ground pepper, garlic powder, a little crushed thyme, and crushed oregano. Grilled over smoking mesquite.
Oregano may sound odd, but try it and you'll likely be happily surprised Mmm. Mmm. :)
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What soda do you hate?
Root Beer and Dr. Pepper.
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Got nipples pierced, told mom 2days later. Shes mad I didnt tell her before. Says Im poor role model (but Im straightedge, tutor kids, have a 4.0). Wants to kick me out, stop helping me pay college. Im 18. Which 1 of us is unreasonable, what should I do?
It doesn't really matter who is unreasonable at this point. While I don't understand why she would be SO upset about this, there must be some reason for it.
Does she belong to a faith that prohibits body modification, perhaps? If the reasons for her displeasure lay in deep rooted belief system, she's unlikely to get past this.
You know your mom better than anyone. Have...
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What are the signs and symptoms of Sleep Apnea?
The symptoms for recognizing sleep apnea in OTHERS is that they regularly nod off. You can actually be talking to them and watch then start to drift off.
As the Apnea gets worse they fall asleep at work, at the dinner table, behind the wheel.
This is a VERY serious condition and anyone who suspects that their partner or him/herself may be affected should seek immediate...
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What kind of internet connection gives you more bang for your buck?
You're going to get varying opinions here, obviously.
Your two top practical choices right now are cable Internet and DSL phone Internet.
While looking on the Internet for a good comparison chart, I found a lot of old and outdated info out there.
Claims that phone companies charge you more money for more bandwidth is pretty much a thing of the past. Keep that in mind when doing...
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Do people who ski, skydive, mountain climb etc. consider ''Russian roulette'' the ultimate experience?
I certainly don't. I want a thrill where the odds are good that I'll still survive.
I think Skydiving odds are something like one death per 100,000 jumps. MUCH better odds than 1 in 6.
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Would anyone like to offer Sakhalin - Sabotage - Mercenaries a photograph of their nipples as congratulations for his ascension to guru?
Well, not mine, but here's a plethora of nipples to choose from. Something for everyone. ;)
Congrats on your Guru-ness!
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What shall I name my bearded dragon?
Boy lizard: Ozzy, Ollie, Scooby
Girl lizard: Penelope or Lucy.
Personally, I tend to name pets human names as above.
You could go classic with stuff like Socrates, Caesar, Brutus, Cleopatra, etc.
Silly names like Fluffy or Spot.
Bearded men like Lincoln, Freud, Rabbi, etc.
You could name him 'Norbert' after Hagrid's baby dragon, if you're a Harry Potter...
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What was the first concert you attended? How old were you?
Edgar Winter. I was probably about 15.
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In Forrest Gump, at the war rally, the guy introducting Forrest Gump with the flag shirt. Is he supposed to be portraying a real person? If so, who...and who was the actor who played him?
It's Abbie Hoffman.
Edit:
The actor portraying him is Richard D'Alessandro
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Where do you keep your favourite cds?
In my travel CD case that is in my truck. I listen to most of my CDs on the road.
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Do you remember this song ? ( please put in your favorite you tube song that you bet we have forgotten about).
Probably haven't really forgotten this one, but I haven't heard it in years.
I remember when this hit the scene, how odd and bizarre this video was. I was totally fascinated by both the song and the singer:
Bjork--Human Behavior
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7 women on a bus, with 7 backpacks each b/pack has 7 cats each cat has 7 kittens how many legs are on the bus?
If I'm calculating correctly, there are 56 cats per bag, and 392 cats per girl, equaling 2744 total cats.
Multiplyed by 4 legs would be 10,976 cat legs.
Add 14 legs for the 7 girls and 2 more for the bus driver.
Total legs, 10,992.
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Hypothetical; If a woman had a double mastectomy and finally felt well enough to go to dinner with her family, how beyond inconsiderate and hurtful would it be for the topic of dinner conversation to be strippers at the ti**y bar?
Personally, I think discussing ti**y bars over dinner with the family is inappropriate at all times. It shows a distinct lack of taste and class.
In the circumstance that you mention, it would be beyond unacceptable, and I would be the very first to escort the lady from the table.
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I want to wish Scooter the best birthday ever! How about throwing him a party? ;)
Happy Birthday, Buddy!
Here's some beer and a few Budweiser Babes for ya! :)
Happy 45th!
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If you could own a holiday property abroad where would you like it to be?
I think Grand Cayman. I took my first trip there this year and both my wife and I absolutely fell in LOVE with the place.
As horribly expensive as it is (and it IS), I loved it. Plus, it's a place I may actually be able to afford to fly to.
If airfare were no object, then my choice would be Queenstown, New Zealand. That is my favorite place in the whole world. :)
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My girlfriend touches and flirts with other men is this normal?
I depends on the degree of touching and flirting, I think.
My wife is very friendly, and she has a 'way' with the men, but she's not phony, at all, if you understand me.
But, she is comfortable touching or laying her hands on a man. She will readily 'feel your shirt', for example, of touch your arm when she's talking to you.
For some women, that is a...
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My wife, Kitt has just made Sage! Who would like to join me in giving her a high five?
Congrats, Kitt! I guess you and your hubby are staying neck and neck.
I enjoy your content. Keep up the good work. :)
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I'd like to know if a person who's first name is associated with the title of a movie about rats, i.e. "Willard". Is a viable candidate for president of The United States?
Oh, I can definitely see it being a problem!
Can you imagine all the political cartoon lampoons?
I think it will possibly be hysterical if it gets to be public knowledge!
Personally, I'd LOVE to see it! I'll be watching Borgman.... ;)
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Please join me in congratulating Miss SaraSmile in finally becoming a Sage!
Certainly, Miss Sara! Sincerest congrats on your successful ascent to the ranks of 'Sagedom' :)
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Would you like to congratulate Da ben dan on being the newest Guru to AB? Way to go Da ben dan, good job!
gōng xǐ, Da be dan!
I hope I am correct that it is Mandarin that you speak.
Nicely done. :)
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Accepting any and all theories. Why would the woman that found Heath Ledger's body call Mary-Kate Olsen on the west coast before 911? I'm a little freaked out by that.
Scooter, from what I'm reading about this, it looks like maybe the woman thought he was alive, but 'out of it' and wanted to avoid a scandal. I guess she figured calling Mary-Kate and getting private security in there would help to keep out the press.
It looks like they think he 'was' already dead, but if not, she may have let him die. :( I know she supposedly told...
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Who would like to congratulate our fantasic AB staff for the swift way they deal with the 'trolls' that are reported to them? ...great work!!
Yep! I think they do a terrific job, and the CLs are always quick to respond, as well.
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STOP...........!!! our own POLICE .. IN HOT PURSUIT has just made SAGE! Would you like to drop by and give him a high five???
CONGRATULATIONS LAPD xxxxxxx
Heartiest congrats to you, SIR. ;)
We need more 'sage' cops in the world. :)
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My hubby, Audiotron, has finally reached Sage. Anyone wanna join me in a slap upside the head....*ahem*....I mean a pat on the back for Audio's latest victory?
Congratulations, Audiotron, upon reaching the grand rank of Sagedom. :)
A hearty and back-pounding man hug to you!
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Difference between affect and effect: affected is something that you see and it changes you....but effect is when it directly happens to you?....is this correct?
See this question and the answers:
http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/526796
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Heath Ledger jokes are turning up all over the internet. Is this bad taste?
Of course it's in poor taste. When have modern humans been accused of having taste? We always seem to find humor in the most inappropriate and distasteful things.
Just take the old 'Ethiopian' and 'Dead Baby' jokes as an example.
Many people thrive on 'black' humor.
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Do you have anything that you can consider a "security blanket"? It does not have to be a blanket.
Does my wife count? She certainly makes me feel secure. Without her, I would be lost. :)
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I'm constantly criticized & met with sarcasm,here on AB, because I am a police officer. So many seem to have a problem with authority/police, Why?...theres laws, break them, theres repercussions, it's not that difficult to stay out of trouble is it?
I have a great deal of respect for police. I cannot even imagine what cops go through every single day.
Just knowing that every traffic stop, every confrontation, any visit to any dwelling could end your life must be stressful beyond belief.
Coming face to face, every day, with drug addicts and dealers, domestic violence, drunks, gang bangers, thieves, muggers, and other assorted...
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Is this a picture of a man on Mars just recently taken?
Personally, I think it's way too blurry to be certain.
While the figure in the picture does appear to be humanoid, it could really just be a trick of the camera.
I've seen many things in my life that 'looked' like one thing and turned out to be something else.
I don't believe Jesus manifested himself in a piece of granite or a grilled cheese, for...
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What's your favorite line from Monty Python and the Holy Grail?
Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries.
I fart in your general direction.
It's only a flesh wound!
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What is the square root of Pi?
Hmmmm. I'm really don't know of any 'square roots'. They are usually always rather circular.
BUT...It would be quite easy to cut sweet potatoes into squares for a sweet potato pie, though you might not get the same flavor as you would if you made it nice and smooth like a tradition pie.
Pot Pies are another story, though! White potatoes are traditionally...
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Has anyone here ever called, written or e-mailed your Gov, Representatives regarding an issue you are concerned about?
Yep. Regularly. They have historically not given a hoot about my opinion, though they always send a VERY nice response, via U.S. mail, telling how they appreciate my concern, but big business and the wealthy are MUCH more important than my tiny concerns about environment, wildlife, sweatshops, outsourcing, etc.
I still continue to write, though! :)
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Is it wrong that I openly tell my guy friend that I love him... like not im in love with him but when he is sad and down i tell him i will always be there for him and say nevr forget i love you my friend is there anything wrong with that.
Of course not.
I often tell my friends, both men and women, that I love them. It's no big deal.
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Who the ugliest female ab'er? I think its Jodie44.
Flagged, yet AGAIN! :)
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How old were you when you became a parent?
I was 24.
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My daughter asked the tooth fairy in a note what she did with the teeth she collects. She responded that she uses them to make her fairy dust. She lost another tooth and wrote the tooth fairy a note asking how the tooth fairy gets money. Any suggestions?
She sprinkles her fairy dust over lumps of coal and turns them into bars of gold. (It even rhymes)
That's what I was told. :)
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2 politicians. #1 shares your values, beliefs, & even your faith. He's not really good at being a leader, though. #2 is very well-spoken & although he does not share all of your values and beliefs, he is known to be a very good leader. Who gets your vote?
That would totally depend on how MUCH he doesn't 'share all my political values and beliefs'. As stated, the scenario is too ambiguous for me.
If he shares enough of my political values and beliefs to make him 'acceptable' in my eyes, he gets my vote. It is very important for a leader to be able to communicate effectively and also to be a good politician. Both are...
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Do you think that unanswered questions that never been answered and one-time used accounts should be deleted?
It would be an excellent idea for the basic user base.
However, this is a business, folks, and don't you forget it!
Advertising dollars are bolstered by membership numbers, and that is a plain fact.
The more 'members' AB can claim, the more impressive and lucrative their site appears to potential advertisers.
This is a reality. Deleting accounts would do nothing to...
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Do you like Chicken in a Biscuit?
I love them. They are the tastiest little crackers ever made. :)
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Do any of you have a spell check for your questions and answers; and if you do, do you use it?
Yes. I use the Google toolbar, which is a GREAT utility in itself, with a built in Google search bar and an additional pop-up blocker.
One of the best features, though, is the spell check that is specifically designed for web forms, which is what these boxes we are typing in are classified as.
I LOVE this utility and I just can't seem to get other people to give it a try.
The...
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Just thinking back the other day, and I was wondering ... Is there some product, (fast food, drink, grocery, anything), that you used to love and buy "all the time", that is no longer available? For me, it was KFC's "Chicken Littles".
There are a lot of products that I loved that are no longer made.
Good 'n Fruities
Tangerine Life Savers
Chocolite bars
Milkshake candy bar
Tart n Tiny candies
Mars Bars (and PLEASE don't compare those snickers almond bars-they are NOT the same :(
Taco Bell Chalupas
McDonald's Western Omelette Bagel
McDonald's Cherry pies (dang! I LOVED those)
Wendy's...
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WHy are Television commercials written at a sixth grade level
So that Americans can understand them! ;)
KIDDING!
Honestly, In the U.S. (which is the only country I can speak for), I believe that would really be so that people of all educational backgrounds, people who do not claim English as their first language, and also younger viewers can all get the message.
Products that are aimed strictly at adults will sometimes use more intelligent...
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Are your pets rescues or purebreeds?
Rescues! Always! Either because they 'find' me, or because I adopt them from my local animal rescue.
Each and every one of them have been 'beautiful', whether they appear the way outwardly, or not, and every one of them has brought me infinite joy. :)
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What is your favorite food to eat when you are feeling down?
I honestly do 'not' eat when I'm feeling down.
You'll usually find me hitting the Budweiser and Jose Cuervo.
Fortunately, I am not 'down' too often! :)
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What would happen if people became so disillusioned and disgusted with our political candidates that no one turned out to vote in the upcoming November election?
I suppose we would have a 3 or 4-way 'tie'. ;)
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What's your favorite question or answer that YOU posted on AB?
Well, I haven't asked many, but I think it's this one:
http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/454498
It's where I met my 'Internet Wife' and we became united in a common goal.... ;)
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What have you snuck into a drive inn or movie?
When I was a kid, we used to sneak friends, who were hidden in the trunk, into the drive-in. The back seats flipped down and once inside, they were in there!
Once again, when young, we used to sneak beer into the indoor theatres. Coats with deep pockets and inside pockets could hold quite a few beers.
The trick was opening the cans without anyone hearing it. We had to 'cough'...
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What type of punctuation mark would describe you?
Colon or semicolon, simply because I can't seem to answer a question without either a smile :) or a wink ;)
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Please, be honest. If someone you were close with approached you and said that they made an appointment for you to go get counseling, with a therapist, how would you react? What emotion would you feel?
I would think they had lost their ever lovin' MIND.
I'd say, "Is that right? Why, how kind of you! Thank you SO much...", as I slowly backed toward the door while smiling and nodding in an encouraging way... ;)
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Would you like to join me in welcoming Wile E. OReilly to AnswerBag?
Heartiest Welcome, Wile E.! You look rather familiar.
Do I know you from Y!A, perhaps? ;)
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Are mermaids real? Has there been any sightings of them or are they myths?
Many people believe that mermaids were actually manatees, dugongs, and (now extinct) sea cows.
Christopher Columbus even believed in mermaids and recorded his own mermaid sighting in the Caribbean.
Christopher Columbus reported seeing three mermaids in the ocean off of Haiti in January of 1493. He reported that they "came quite high out of the water", but were "not as...
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If you had to choose, sweet or savoury food only for the rest of your life what would you pick?
Savory!
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I think I'm getting sued. I want to protact my stuff. I just bought a house and I have a small hobby business. I'm thinking about selling both to my parents for $1 each to protect them from liens in case I do get sued. Is this legal and how do I do it?
Obviously, you should contact an attorney, but depending upon your state, your home may be exempt, anyway. If not, then you probably cannot transfer your home this late in the game. I found this for you.
"..."exempt" property (is)that (which) state law considers unreachable by creditors. Each state has its own laws defining exempt and non-exempt property. Certain property may...
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There are 2 new 100 calorie count breakfast products from malt'o meal and one of them is muffin tops.why would people want to eat the muffin tops when the whole muffin is the best and whole muffin snacks can be 100 calorie count?
I guess you must not be a 'Seinfeld' fan. ;)
The top of the muffin is the best part. It has the crispy edges. If you like the cakey part better, then the 'stumps' are best for you. :)
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So I got really drunk and done a lot of stupid things that I don't remember. This is my question. I happen to do this almost every time I get wrecked: Scream at girls, in an offensive manner. Does this mean I've got some sort of issue, subconscious? :(
I think that it means you shouldn't drink, drink so much, or switch your 'poison'.
Some people can't drink without getting crazy, stupid, or evil.
Sometimes, those people are able to moderate their drink to prevent it. Sometimes they can stop drinking 'whiskey', for example, and stick to beer.
other times they just have to stop drinking altogether.
I...
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When you do something wrong, do you want people to forgive you? Do you forgive others when they do the same thing? If not, why? Be honest...
To err is human; to forgive is divine. :)
I most certainly want to be forgiven when I have wronged someone, because I will genuinely be sorry.
I try very hard to do the right thing and when I screw up, I am disappointed in myself and will always sincerely apologize.
As for myself, I am a very forgiving person. Holding a grudge takes way too much energy, and negative energy at that. I am...
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As a child I was taught never to talk about sex, politics or religion. Why is that what we mostly talk about on AB? --Because they are inflammatory? or because we have no concrete answers?
I'm of the opinion that we live sex, politics, and religion every day of our lives.
To say that we shouldn't talk about them is just plain silly.
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Potlucks: what do you typically prefer to bring?
My wife's 'famous', original chicken dip!
Everyone absolutely loves it and it is requested at every 'bring a dish' party we attend. :)
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How would you feel being in a place full of couples,and you're the only single one there?
It doesn't bother me a bit, but I'm also older.
With few exceptions, all my friends are 'couples', so if attend a party or get-together without my wife, I'm amongst a bunch of pairs.
Since they are all my friends, though, and I'm not 'looking' for anyone, I am as comfortable as if my wife were also there.
It's one of the perks of being in...
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If i was poor, and offered my little tin can in front of you... Would you put anything in it? I dont do drugs... so it would go on food!
Yes I would and I often do. I'll give you a dollar and often two.
I hope you'll use it for food, but even if you choose to buy a bottle with it, it is now your money to do with as you choose.
I give in good faith. The rest is up to you. :)
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What song would you want played at your funeral?
I've always liked "I'll Fly Away". I think that song is very classic and uplifting, so we can start with that one.
Let's end it with this other 'classic' tune. :)
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My son's online persona is a girl. Is it ethical for him to accept gifts from men?
Yes. It is unethical. How can you even consider that it wouldn't be?
It is not unethical that his persona is a woman. That hurts no one, in reality.
Using that persona to flirt and trick someone into giving you gifts because they think they are developing a relationship with a 'woman' is a scam.
This is no different than the Nigerian love scams, I'm sorry to say....
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Have you ever run across an English dialect that you simply couldn't understand? (I did on the Isle of Jersey.)
I just this year met a Jersey couple, born and raised, and didn't have any trouble understanding them, but I've run across some really thick Cockney accents that I've had a hard time with.
I've likewise had some trouble with some Scottish accents, but not all.
The different British accents, to me, are the hardest. I try to watch Brit TV shows sometimes and miss about...
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Men, would you be angry if your ex wife kept your last name after a divorce? Why or why not?
One thing that no one has mentioned is children from the marriage.
My ex-wife kept my name and never remarried. We have a grown daughter. My ex kept my last name so that she had the same last name as our child. That is common and acceptable.
I have a cousin who has divorced her husband, no children, after 25 years. She has so far also kept his name. So what? That has been the name she...
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Music on blogs- hate it/love it?
I don't like websites, pages, blogs, etc. that automatically play music when I click on the site.
Although the music may be really cool, there are times when I don't want to 'advertise' my Internet activities, such as when I'm at work. I don't care how easy and quickly I can find the mute or pause button, music that comes pouring out of my computer without...
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Are there any movies in which the bad guy actually "wins"?
The Talented Mr. Ripley
Fallen
The Wicker Man
Scarface
Pulp Fiction
Planet of the Apes
Those are the ones I can think of that haven't been mentioned. :)
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What is the best rollercoaster you have ever been on?
I've been on a lot of coasters.
My favorite remains The Beast, at King's Island in Ohio. It is still the longest and, arguably, the best wooden coaster of all time.
It's slightly over a 4 minute ride, and it is still awesome!
I know it doesn't hold a candle to the steel coasters, but it is still my favorite.
EDIT: To add photos.
For pic 3: The Beast saves...
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What can I do about all of the cat's that pee outside under the windows? I also have 2 cats.
There are quite a few simple and effective things that you can do.
Cut up chunks of orange peel and sprinkle it around the area. Cats hate citrus and will generally avoid it. You can also try sprinkling the are with orange or other citrus oil.
Sprinkle the area with thorny brambles. Rose bush, or any thorny bush cuttings work well.
Rough bark mulch or good sized pebble mulch on the...
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Who do you wish you could sing like?
Elvis Costello or David Bowie.
Both have the most amazing voices.
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Which would be worse: If you went to a concert and the band sounded terrible, or if they lip-synced?
I'd prefer it if the band sounded terrible. At least I'm getting the real thing.
Years ago, I saw Bob Dylan in concert. I swear that was one of the worst shows I have ever attended. He sang every song to a totally different melody. Weird as hell! We joked that he sang 'Just Like A Woman' to the tune of 'Pop Goes The Weasel'.
I was pretty young, then, and...
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On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you really trust Mr. Rogers?
Fred Rogers was very old school and from everything we know about him during his life, he seemed to be a genuinely wonderful person.
What furthers my conviction is that we know the changes the 'tabloid' press has wrought over the years. What used to be taboo has changed into a no-holds-barred, nothing sacred feeding frenzy.
The public didn't know that Rock Hudson was gay,...
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Do you get snow where you live?
I live in Cincinnati and you never know WHAT it's going to do here for day to day, year to year.
We can go from Summer to Winter in a single day, and often do.
I'm honestly trying to answer the question, but the weather in Cincinnati is like Forrest Gump's 'box of chocolates'. :)
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What are some of the things that you bought at a dollar store that were very useful for you?
Decorative gift bags.
For a person who hates to wrap presents, it's nice to be able to get some nice bags and a bunch of tissue paper for a buck apiece!
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Given money for all expenses,if you can have an endangered animal with you and take care of it, which animal would you chose?Why?
A wolf.
They are such magnificent creatures and one of natures top predators. They are so important to the balance of nature, yet we are determined to destroy them. :(
I 'adopt' a wolf every year through www.defenders.org.
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My eyelashes have fallen out in some parts completely, but not the full eye...and i can very well see the difference between my two eyes. wat can be the reason for this?? i had delivered twins 6 months ago but i am not breast feeding the
Aside from the info from Athael, it is also possible that you may be suffering from a condition called Alopecia. Although it often affects the scalp with a patch of hair that falls out, it DOES affect eyebrows and eyelashes.
I had a cousin who suddenly lost her lashes. They did eventually grow back. Alopecia is usually a temporary condition.
Here is some info on it:
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How do I find a .pm file on my computer?
Go to Start, search, for files or folders.
When the box pops up, enter *.pm in the files and folders field, select your C drive and hit find or search.
Note that the 'asterisk' is the wild card character and will search for all files with the .pm extension.
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What is your favorite flower and why?
Cosmos.
My wife has a lot of them in our flower beds and I think they're my favorite.
I also really like moss roses and Gerber daisies. :)
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I would like to ask a favor of my fellow ABers. My grandmother suffered a massive stroke yesterday and the Dr says the next week will tell but she probably will not live through it. Would you please keep her in thought/prayer/whatever you believe?
I will do that, Kitt. I am so sorry. :( I will keep her and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
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If I said, May I please have a hug? What would you say?
Ok if I give you a 'man hug'?
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This question refers to the last one, not only did the dog pee on the bed but he peed on me, and my pillow, do you think he is mad or is it a medical reason?
It could certainly be a medical problem, but if it has only happened once, it's kind of hard to tell.
Are you very deep sleeper? Could the dog have tried to wake you up to let you know he needed to go outside and you didn't respond? There are 'definitely' cases where a dog will urinate in the bed to 'get even with you'. I've seen it happen, but it's...
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If a cop doesnt read you your rights can you fight that in court? is it illegal
Miranda is only required to be cited if you are BOTH:
In custody and unable to leave
Being questioned about the offense you were arrested for.
The police do not have to read Miranda in order to arrest you. If you are arrested and thrown in the drunk tank, for instance, and released the next day, no Miranda is required.
Edit: Adding a Miranda link:
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Is cinnamon alright for diabetics?
Cinnamon is actually supposed to be good for type 2 diabetes. It can act as in insulin substitute.
http://heartspring.net/diabetes_cinnamon.html
It also is said to lower blood sugar.
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn4413-cinnamon-spice-produces-healthier-blood.html
There is also research indicating that it may even prevent diabetes and obesity.
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What do you like to add to your oatmeal?
I have regular oatmeal with lots of milk, raisins and brown sugar, or maple syrup and brown sugar, or cinnamon, raisins, and sugar.
I like the flavored oatmeals best, though, but not the cream ones--I make those with milk instead of water and I'm usually good to go. :)
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If I were to duct-tape a grilled cheese sandwich to a long stick and then delicately slap your cheek with it, would this be grounds for a lawsuit?
As hilarious as this sounds, the answer depends on the reason for doing such a thing.
Here's a scenario: You're a grown person in the workplace. You've been teasing a co-worker about his/her weight. To make the joke funnier, you tape a grilled cheese to a pole and reach out and tap him/her on the face with it. Everyone laughs.
In that case, it is definitely a case of...
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Do you have breakfast before going to work in the morning?
Every day, but I eat after I get to work. I have either cold, whole grain cereal or oatmeal.
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Would you give a shout out to our "Sweetcakes" who earned her Maestro badge today? Thank You!
Well done, Madame Maestro! Sincerest congrats on your achievement :)
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What type of creature is the subject of the movie Rogue?
A crocodile.
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Anyone know any product claims? Like Bounty being the 'quicker-picker upper' or Verizon Wireless being the netowrk with the fewest dropped calls? I need to do a whole experiment trying to prove whether the claim is true or not, and I need some ideas.
Lay's potato chips. "No one can eat just one". Can you? Test the theory.
Special K cereal. "Lose up to 6 pounds in 2 weeks"
You have 2 weeks. Test it!
Klondike bars: "What would you do for a Klondike bar?"
(I see you actually asking people if they will quack like a duck or hop on one leg, etc. for a Klondike bar.
You would actually have to have one on...
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In Melbourne, Toorak and Canterbury are considered very "Uppety". What's the "uppetiest" place near where you live?
Indian Hill is where all the Cincinnati elite live.
Carl Lindner, one of the wealthiest men in America lives in Indian Hill.
In Northern Kentucky, it's Edgewood or Fort Thomas.
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OK. I am not the drug police. I don't care if you smoke weed or not. But there are people on here who seem to be as addicted to weed as to tobacco and alcohol. Is that true? If you doubt me look at the number of "how do I pass a drug test" questions.
Da ben dan, I think you'll find that if you go through the 'drug test' questions, you'll see that the vast majority of them are posted by 'drive-by' posters.
These are people who just register with AB to ask this question and you never see them again. I'm sure they do the same thing at Y!A.
I don't think the amount of questions is in any way...
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I've never been SCUBA diving, but have been snorkeling often. At a certain depth, I notice that my sinuses become very compressed and somewhat painful. Going deeper with SCUBA will this become unbearable or is compression a result of holding my breath?
It is a result of the pressure. It has nothing to do with holding your breath, though the very first rule of SCUBA is to NEVER hold your breath. When SCUBA diving, it is necessary to 'equalize' your ears by holding your nose and gently blowing to 'pop' your ears. It's the same thing you do on airplanes.
When SCUBA diving, you descend slowly and equalize every few...
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How many different nationalities are reading this question?
German/Polish. Born and raised in the U.S.
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What hemisphere is South America located in?
It actually covers 3 hemispheres, Western, Southern, and Northern.
http://worldatlas.com/aatlas/hemispheres.htm
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What do you eat with your chili? Cornbread, macaroni, fritos, peanut butter sandwiches...?
I like my wife's chili (which already has plenty of onion, garlic, beans) with shredded cheddar and Town House or Ritz crackers.
I like my Cincinnati Skyline Chili with raw chopped onion, cheddar cheese and oyster crackers. I also serve this over spaghetti. (Cincinnati chili is actually made with cinnamon and chocolate, odd as it sounds. It's very thin with finely ground beef)
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Should you trust companies online with your credit card number? Do you buy things off the internet? How do you know its safe?
My wife and I shop online with our credit cards regularly and have for years.
I have had 3 instances of CC fraud. Two of those were on the same card, and that was because the idiot CC company didn't think it was necessary to cancel the card after the first fraud, and just had us file a dispute. The card was subsequently used a 2nd time. That time, I insisted they cancel the card and...
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What can someone do with my stolen credit card? Would they be caught or am i responsible for this mistake?
Here is the actual process.
Report you card stolen to the CC company.
Go over the current purchases and file a formal dispute.
They will cancel the card and issue a new one, with the unauthorized charges still showing, but accruing no interest until the matter is settled.
They will send you paperwork to fill out for each unauthorized charge. It's pretty lengthy stuff, but...
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My cellphone dosent register any network
Well, it won't unless you're signed up with a provider.
Do you have a provider? Nextel, Sprint, At&t, Cingular, etc?
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Do you think Answerbag should create a separate category for 'homework'? That seems to be the nature of a large fraction of the questions asked, for example, in science. Knowing the probable age range of the questioner might help in framing one's answer
There already is a homework category:
http://www.answerbag.com/c_view/5371
Or am I somehow misunderstanding you?
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What is most commonly misspelled word in the English Language?
Personally, the one I see the most often is 'lose'. I see 'loose' constantly, and the misspelling seems to get more prevalent every day.
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Sharp ridgeseparating two cirques or glacial valley in mountainous regions beginning"a" five letters
arete
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Something you wer that begins with the letter d
Dungarees.
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What does Bob Marley song: Get Up, Stand up, mean for you
The song is about religious hypocrisy, and also a call to arms to make your own salvation. Don't stand passively by and wait for God to make everything alright. Here are a couple of quotes that I think really explain its meaning:
A Marley song called "Babylon System" -- a way of describing the whole political and economic system that made blacks into second-class citizens....
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Can you convert a picture stored in your comp. from a bitmap image into a jpeg image? I tried to upload a new picture for my avatar but it wouldn't except bitmap images. What is the difference?
The difference is that bitmap images are large files and jpeg is much smaller, so it doesn't cause such a drain on AB.
You've gotten answers, but I'm going to step by step you, to make it a little easier.
Find the image and then right-click on it. Choose open with...then select Paint.
Go to the top of the page and select File, Save As..
When the box pops up, go to...
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What are the 3 most important things in your life right now? And do they change based on circumstance, or personal desire?
My family, my home, my job.
It's a bummer that I don't have room on that list for my friends, since they are also very important to me. Health is another big one.
As far as changing goes, I guess if I were to fall suddenly ill then health would replace job, but without my job everything else would suffer, so it's important that it goes on the list, I think.
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Why does my dog bark when it whants attention dugh yeah i now it wants attention but what if it whants attention 24-7 itll just stand there and look at you untill you pet it if you dont pet it it starts barking
The dog obviously needs something you're not providing.
When was the last time you took her for a nice, long walk?
Does she have toys? When did you last play with her, i.e. play toss, tug of war, etc? Could she be in some kind of pain?
She sounds like she has pent up energy that needs to be expended.
'Punishing her' or 'penning her up in a small dark...
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Do you like radishes?
I do like them, but I'm not expecially crazy about them in a salad. I like to munch on them raw with a little salt on a veggie tray.
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Who is the actor that plays Henry Hill's paralyzed brother in Goodfellas?
Kevin Corrigan.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0180984/
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Are you too cynical to vote?
Not yet! Each new election brings new hope, at least until the results are in. ;)
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Do you get tired of emails that are circulated with faulty information in them?
Yes, yes, YES! It is one of my worst pet peeves.
I just do not understand how people can so blithely send on emails full of quotes people didn't make, product warnings that are completely false, historical facts that are made up or skewed, missing children that don't exist, and scary warnings about new societal trends that are downright laughable.
We have become a society that...
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SABOTEUR has made it to the level of Brain, who wants to congratulate him on a job well done?
Heartiest Congrats, Saboteur!
Your content is always interesting and I enjoy reading you. :)
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What emotion is hardest for you to express?
Hatred.
I can't easily muster up enough venom and animosity to truly express hatred. It's not a natural emotion for me, fortunately.
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If you hit a cat with your car, what are you most likely to do: stop no matter what, stop only if there's a witness, keep driving but feel bad or keep driving and forget about it?
Stop no matter what. I did hit a cat once, at night, and it was awful.
I managed to get a box and towel from the house near where I hit it. I called my vet in on an emergency and rushed the cat in.
It was badly hurt and had to be put down. I felt terrible, but I did everything I could do and I don't regret the steps I took to try to save it.
It was the right thing to do.
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Do you sometimes feel like you aren't really contributing enough, because you're not knowledgeable about a wide range of subjects?
I give opinions on things that ask for opinions.
If a question asks for facts and I don't know the answer, but find the question interesting, I research it.
I learn from most of the questions I answer. Even if I have basic knowledge of the subject, I can often learn a lot more by doing some digging.
I try not to post incorrect answers to factual questions. If I can't find...
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When you catch a cat fish should you kill it right there our let it die on the stringer
I have always used a cage submerged in water to keep the fish alive, rather than put them on a stringer. The longer they stay alive, the better. There are several methods and tips for preserving fish. Here is a good, basic guide:
How to Keep Fresh-Caught Fish from Spoiling
Steps
1) Shop at your local sporting goods store for equipment to help keep the fish alive as long as possible...
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What is your favorite thing to order from Chick Fil-A?
I love their chargrilled chicken salad.
Yeah, I know. Odd choice for a 'guy', but that is one of the best salads out there, I think. :)
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Is it possible to keep a relationship healthy after you been together for so long?
I've been with my wife for 15 years and I wake up happier and more in love with her each and every day.
I keep thinking there must be a limit to it but, so far, I am ever amazed. :)
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If you were wealthy, would you live in a house, upscale apartment, condo, or mansion?
I would live in a very nice house, probably one larger than the one I currently own, but not a mansion.
The thing I would own is a lot of nice land to go with it.
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What do you think was Eddie Murphy's best movie? Why?
I can't pick just one, but I really liked him in '48 Hours', 'Beverly Hills Cop, 'Trading Places', and maybe a couple of 'odd' choices', 'The Golden Child' an 'Coming to America'.
I think all those movies had a balance of pretty good dramatic acting, and a lot of his classic comedy.
The newer movies just seems...
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Why do so many of your pictures and names look and sound so familiar? I know a lot of you came here from Y!Answers, but is it really that many?
Well, you KNOW why my name and face looks familiar. :)
For the rest of you, Faerie and I met on the Y!A suggestion board.
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Describe your favorite pizza -- from crust through toppings.
Hand-tossed or pan with extra sauce, sweet italian sausage, mushrooms, black olives, green peppers, onions, tomatoes and extra cheese. :)
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Dog person or Cat person? and why?
I love them both. But, the CAT is where it's AT. ;)
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While eating my dinner my cat walked over to my beverage and started drinking from it. Do your pets do things like this?
Of course! My cats are not happy unless they have thoroughly investigated, smelled, mouth marked, and potentially tasted anything and everything that happens to be in my general vicinity at any given time.
A glass of water is always a favorite. Besides their main water, the staff (the wife and I) are also required to have several small cups of always fresh water strategically placed in...
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Does it annoy you when you phone a business and the answerer fails to identify themself and the business? Somehow, "'hello' or 'AB general store' or 'accounts'" just doesn't cut it. I think it is very rude.
It doesn't bother me very much if they don't identify the business, since I generally know what business I'm calling, though it 'is' nice to get a business name confirmation.
It DOES annoy me when the answerer doesn't identify him or herself. In such cases, the very first thing I do after identifying myself and my company is ask, "To whom am I speaking,...
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I heard you can change a loved ones ashes into a diamond, would you do it?
I don't know if that is true or not, but I would definitely do it.
If I could carry a physical piece of someone I loved with me in such a permanent manner, I think that would be wonderful. It would be a tribute and a constant reminder of them.
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Do consider yourself blessed with a good life?
Very much. I have a wonderful family and a wonderful wife, who also has a wonderful family.
I have a good job, a home, I'm able to pay my bills, I have spoiled cats, cars that are reliable, and a little retirement fund.
The job and everything that goes with it is of my own making. However, my good family and upbringing instilled in me the confidence and expectation to succeed.
...
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What is the longest habit you have had?
Women. I just can't quit 'em, no matter how hard I try.
OK. So, I 'haven't' really tried... :)
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The weather folklore that a cat scratches a post when it is windy, washes its face when it is going to rain, and sits with its back to a fire when it is going to snow. Is this true?
My cats wash after every meal, use their scratching post, faithfully, each and every day, and curl up by the heat registers (no fire) whenever it is cold.
This may not be a scientific interpretation, but I'd say that myth is BUSTED. :)
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Why are you a republican,democrat or independent?
Yellow Dog Democrat. ;)
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When selling on eBay, can I have a Best Offer option on an Auction that has a Buy it Now option? And if so, how do I do that? I am not seeing the option for it.
Yes, you can. Here's how:
http://pages.ebay.com/help/sell/best-offer.html
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Who is a biger trainwerck Luka Magnotta or Britney Sperars?
There IS no bigger train wreck than Britney Spears is currently. Period.
It's pointless comparing her to anyone else.
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What is your favorite type of donut filling/topping?
Custard filled with chocolate icing. Mmmm. :)
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What do you think about Japans attack on Australia over whaling on youtube?
It's a classic case of misdirection bux. Apples and oranges.
It's not even important to address the criticism made of Australia and her brutal and often inhumane treatment of her wildlife. Although some of it is true, it is still beside the point. The same can easily be said of the U.S. aerial killing of wolves in Alaska, and the great Canadian seal hunt.
Accusing Australia of...
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How honest on ab are you? and are you more frank on here than in life in general?
I'm honest here, and I do believe that I'm more frank than in real life, mainly because few people in real life ask these kinds of questions. :)
It's nice to ponder and explore my feelings and put down my thoughts on this board. I can address subjects that I've either never thought about or have never openly discussed.
In a few hours on AB, I can cover a plethora of...
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So- What about Hil? Huh? Took NH. Huh?
W00T, BABY!! :)
Best day I've seen in a very long time!
Good for her!
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Longest holiday you've ever been on? Where did you go and what did you see?
I guess my longest was a 22 day trip to Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji.
We spent 2 days each in Cairns, Sydney, and Melbourne.
I Scuba dived the Great Barrier Reef and took a sky tram over the rain forest in Cairns.
I climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge and toured the Opera house in Sydney.
I visited Phillip's Island in Melbourne and saw the Fairy Penguins.
We spent 2...
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Are you a real survivor?
http://www.jokesandhumor.com/tests/survivor/
Your RANK is: Made it to the Final Round
You are a Good Survivor! You made it to the Final Round and are in the Top 10% of all people, but you couldn't just make it past that final hump. Find out how far your friends will make it by inviting them below!
Always a bridesmaid! *Sigh* ;)
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What animal are you? http://www.jokesandhumor.com/tests/animal/
Ignore the flashy ads, answer the questions, and at the end, do not enter an email address and uncheck the box to receive jokes, click on ‘Let’s see the result’
My Animal is: Whitetail Deer
You are a Whitetail Deer! Whitetail deer are beautiful and plentiful. They are usually quiet and do not bother people. They are playful yet cautious. Many respect the deer. Deer are...
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If you want to transport cats and dogs from Europe to the United States, what are the fees involved?
This looks to be a very good place to start. They advocate good care, no tranquilzers, and are affiliated with respectable orgainizations.
Perhaps give them a call and get an idea:
http://www.pettransporter.com/info.htm
Here's another link for more info:
http://www.transitionsabroad.com/publications/magazine/0311/moving_pets_overseas.shtml
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My bf plays a video game online - like World of Warcraft. His ex also plays. The other night she messaged him on the game and at the end wrote: "muah." Is this something I should be upset about? He says he can't stand her and she won't leave him alone
There has to be more details. How much time do you spend with your boyfriend? Are you happy together? Does he behave as if, and treat you like, you're the only one in his life?
If you are happy and secure with your relationship, do NOT let this 'phantom' from his past come between you. She would probably like nothing better, and he will come to resent you for it.
There...
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What's the most "powerful" muscle in the human body?
Apparently, there are quite a few 'correct' answers to this question. Interesting, though, that the TONGUE, is NOT one of them!
The 'strongest' human muscle
Since three factors affect muscular strength simultaneously and muscles never work individually, it is unrealistic to compare strength in individual muscles, and state that one is the "strongest"....
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Which living thing would you least like to be bitten by?
A crocodile. YIKES!
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What would be a good idea for an email password?
One that contains quite a few letters and also added numbers. Make it something that is personal to you, that you won't forget, but also something that no one else knows.
An example might be something like an old teacher that you liked, combined with the grade:
mrsturner11th
Don't use your name, boyfriend's name, your age, house address number, or digits in your SSN....
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Music to slash your wrists by ... name an artist(s) who make you feel this way?
Yoko Ono!
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Who out there hates it when a young person calls them Dude?
It doesn't bother me, really, but it drives my wife crazy. Amazing that 'dude' has become an androgynous term! They call women 'dude' as often as men.
My wife will jokingly respond, "Excuse me! I think you mean Dude-ETTE!" :)
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It is universally accepted that chicken soup helps to cambat influenza,is there an equivalent for vegetarians?
Spunts, chicken soup HAS been proven to be medicinal:
"There has been no evidence regarding the healing powers of chicken soup that has been close to conclusive - perhaps until now . Dr. Stephen Rennard thought his family's soup really did work. But as a scientist, he needed proof.
"One day we were discussing chicken soup," Rennard explains. "My wife says that...
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I'm doing a school project in geo, and I need to find out the greatest/most important aercheological finds in history. I need to create a time line with the data. Can anyone help me?
Try this link. It looks to be pretty good.
http://www.timelineindex.com/content/select/1308/912,1385,1308
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We have a 19 year old tenn. walker and has foled once is she to old she is out of shape now but will it hurt her in anyway?
I see nothing wrong with how your question is phrased. I understand your question. I am in no way a horse expert, but I found a few things.
Your best bet would be to consult a vet about this, though. Get a professional opinion from someone who can examine her and give you sound medical advice based on that exam and experience.
Question
I have a 25 year old mare that is in great shape....
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David Bowie.....still cool..or over and done with? (i personally think he still rocks!)
David Bowie will always be cool.
He's one of the original glam rockers and the father of androgyny. He is an incredible talent, and I also think his voice is next to none.
Two very enthusiastic thumbs up! :)
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This is for any of my fellow baggers that have corresponded with me. Does anyone here think I'm weird?
I haven't officially corresponded with you, Zack, but I've conversed with you in a few comment threads.
I don't think you're at all weird. I actually find you to be pretty thoughtful and intelligent. Your answers also indicate you have a good heart.
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The Bush administration has fostered and sustained a culture of silencing or attempting to crush any dissent against its policies. Isn't this contrary to traditional American values of respecting the right to free speech and unhealthy in any democracy?
I certainly believe that it is.
I believe this administration has done more damage to the integrity of this country than any other.
Basic human rights set forth by the Geneva Convention have not only been violated, but outright dismissed.
Invasions of privacy under the guise of the Patriot Act has stripped us of many of our rights and freedoms.
We have devolved into a state of...
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What to do about girlfriend getting credit card in my name without my knowledge,dont want to send her to jail but credit card company wont work with em on this ,such as with pymnt plan etc so it doesnt ruin my excellent credit
You're in a tough spot.
Straight from Identity Theft Center:
You basically have three choices:
1) Proceed as if this was a regular case of id theft.
Make a police report (this is not the same as pressing charges against the person)Cooperate with law enforcement’s investigation
2) Working with the creditors to see if a resolution can be made without police involvement...
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What do you think is your basic,most fundamental right?
Freedom.
I think all people should have freedom from bondage, freedom of thought and expression, and should expect the right to live in an equitable society. I realize it's not a reality in the world, but I believe it is a birthright.
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Does Barrack Obama's history of Cocaine and pot use affect your vote? How so?
It's totally irrelevant to me. I think it's totally unrealistic to expect that young people are going to grow up and never participate in any illicit activity. Maybe some make it through their youth 'squeaky clean', but I 'personally' don't know any who have.
If anything, it gives him at least a clue about drugs, which could serve to be beneficial....
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Should Jodie44 make us all toast?
You bet! I'll have some with butter, some more with peanut butter, ooo, and another slice with cream cheese and cinnamon sugar! :) I like toast!
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Can we all congratulate Answerbag for reaching the two million answers mark?
Heartiest Congrats, AB!
This is the best Q&A site on the Web, as far as I'm concerned. I hope it continues to draw quality users who are dedicated to keeping the community strong.
More doesn't necessarily equal better, but I remain impressed with this site and the admins' hands on approach to the site and their willingness to stay in touch with its member base. :)
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Did worldwide weather get both hotter and weirder in 2007?
It sure seems that way, to me. The Ohio valley was hit with an awful drought this year, the worst I've ever seen, while a little further north they suffered horrible flooding. Georgia has been nearly burned to a crisp. New York City got hit with a tornado and South Africa got snow!
Now, the Western U.S. has been pounded with rain and snow, while it is 65% here today, and expected to be...
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Does anyone know if FX is bringing back 30 Days for another season?
Scooter, I found several references online that it was slated to air this Wednesday, Jan. 9th, at 10pm.
On the FX schedule, though, it shows a movie. Another ominous sign is that the 30 days advert on the FX site is still from last season. :(
I also visited Morgan Spurlock's blog and there is no news there.
Finally, I did a search for the show on my satellite guide and the...
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General Hospital on 11/21 the song emily and nicholas were dancing too. I'm still holding on I can barely breathe I'm holding on to you.
Possibly 'Broken', by Lifehouse.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=JmTRsL6rJcM
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If i have one gb of memory should i upgrade to 2 gb or not?
Absolutely! You simply can't have too much RAM.
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What is the best music download site? Money is not an object, I just want to be able to download music legally. I know that there are a lot of sites out there that get busted from time to time and get shut down and I don't to be left out to dry.
Try one of the Russian MP3 sites. The one is use is gomusic.ru
All songs are $.19, the downloads are quick, and the selection is very good. You do have to pay in advance. You open an account and deposit money into it, like 10 or 20 dollars and then it keeps a running tally.
I've used them for several years, now, and it really is a great site and it is legal.
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Does anyone know a good stie to download japanese music in europe...? oh, and it has to be legal :P
Well, you can download a lot of free stuff here, as well as just stream it and listen:
http://music.download.com/3605-5_32-0.html?country=Japan
My favorite pay site for music is a Russian site, gomusic.ru All the songs are one price and very cheap.
http://217.199.213.247/default.aspx
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Do you always vote in the Presidential primaries or have you never voted in them?
I'll be there!
Voting is a privilege that many people in the world don't have. I exercise my right to vote at every election. :)
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The semester at my school is drawing to a close. How do you show a teacher that you are truthfully thankful for her teaching if it helped you to improve your grades without her thinking you are just sucking up like everyone else?
Buy her a very nice thank you card and write a personal message in it, as well.
Just present it to her on your way out of class or lay it on her desk on your way out. No need to make a big deal out of the presentation. I believe anyone, especially a teacher, would feel special receiving it.
I like it better than an e-mail. You took the time to pick it out and write out a note, and...
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If a boy named after his father is a junior, what is a girl named after her mother?
I can tell you with utmost sincerity that down in the mountains, they do sometimes refer to girl children as 'Jr'.
You'll most commonly find that a middle name is more often used for that particular differentiation.
So, using the 2nd poster's example, you may hear people refer to a girl child as Nancy Jr., but you will probably hear her referred to as Nancy Grace, for...
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I'm starting a club for AB users who can't post comments. Any takers? The acronym is CPC. Stands for Can't Post Comments.
Pyro, I sent your link onto a friend of mine that has been having a comment glitch since she joined. Hopefully, you'll hear from her. :)
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Is it easier to tap a cellphone or a landline?
Neither is actually 'easy'.
Dartag says 'All you need to do is be in the physical location and hook in to the wires transmitting the signal." Though that is correct, it's not quite so simple. You would need physical access to someone's pair of wires that provides their particular dial tone.
First, that pair of wires travels through cables with hundreds of...
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What is your take on the movie American Psycho with Christian Bale?
VERY gruesome and sinister movie, but it doesn't hold a candle to the book.
It's creepy and horrifying in the same way as 'A Clockwork Orange', to me.
Though totally different movies, both disturb me at both the psychological and visceral levels.
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Can your parents fluently use a computer?
My mother has never used a computer in her life.
My mother-in-law has "never held a mouse in her hand" and she proudly proclaims that fact, literally.
My father-in-law tries very hard, but continually gets confused.
He can use his word processing program, but still loses the documents if he doesn't print them.
Most of the time he can pay his bills through his online...
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Does it annoy anyone else that people still have their Christmas lights turned on?
Naw. But come March, I will begin to get annoyed with my neighbor across the street. I think she takes hers down around Easter.
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How many hours to do you work in the typical week? How many those do actually work?
40 hours. During really busy times, I am proficient enough to do the work of two people and I often do.
Multitasking is second nature to me.
During slow times, I'll follow up on work that's been set aside or I read or surf the net.
I get paid for what I know. I work when needed, and take the well-deserved down time when it's there.
If overtime is offered, I'll...
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When reading answers to your questions do you feel guilted into rating all answers up just because you think that the person deserves at least that for answering?
I don't ask many questions, but I give points to everyone who takes the time to answer any of mine.
An an 'answerer', I also always point the questions that I answer and don't understand why people don't do that. If the question is worth enough of my time to answer it, it's worth a click of a button.
CLICK. Painless.
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When you sell something on eBay and they don't pay immediately, how long would you wait before trying to get through the red tape....would you even bother or just relist the item?
Faerie, unless you set a specific time limit to pay in the terms of the auction, the winning bidder has 10 days to pay. If they don't pay within 10 days, (or whatever terms you have set for the auction), you can file a NPB and FVF with eBay. Sellers do it all the time and it's not a hassle at all. You get your listing fee back and the bidder gets a strike against them. If the 2nd...
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What is one chain store which you would never ever shop in?
Walmart. I've boycotted them for years.
They are evil and they must be destroyed.
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What do you look like?
OK. Time I answered this one, I guess. I'm 6'1", about 200lbs, brown hair, facial hair that varies between a goatee style and a full beard.
All these pics are fairly recent. Some from this past summer, and the others very shortly before. No, I don't always wear sunglasses. It just looks that way. ;)
Also, just so you know I 'do' smile, there's a VERY...
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When it comes to a woman's body, are some things better left to the imagination or are tight or revealing clothes better?
For me, that depends completely on the venue.
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Men: would you find it cheesy if you came home from work to find your wife all dressed up and a candle lit dinner and a bottle of wine on the table?
Nope. I would love it! I think most men would, as long as you didn't expect him to put on a suit when he walks through the door.
Good food, good wine, beautiful woman, low lights.
I'm also betting that he probably wouldn't even have to ask for the only other thing he could want. :)
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Why do some people still answer a question that calls for fact (not opinion), even if they really don't know the answer? Worse, they don't even acknowledge that they could be wrong.
Because it's vitally important that they answer as many questions as possible, with the least possible effort.
Research? Facts? You're asking an awful lot, aren't you? ;)
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How high is your answer waste rate?
(It is the percentage of your answers which did not get any points, positive or negative. Look at my answer for details)
629 answers, 80 with zero points, 1 with neg points.
12.7%
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Is LASER used in telecommunication?
Yes, laser is used in telecommunication.
It is used with fiber optic cable to produce the light pulses that make up the the bytes of encoded data that travel through the fiber.
Fiber optic uses either LED or ILD (Injection Laser Diode), so not all fiber optic uses laser.
Though fiber optic is fast and clean and it travels via light wave, it doesn't travel at the 'speed of...
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What odd things or combinations of things do you like to eat? For example, I like warm, flat coke and bacon and peanut butter sandwiches.
I put jelly on my hash browns.
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When you chose\ your cat was it because the cat had a "mean" look about it or because it was one of those ditsy cats that fall over their own feet?
My cats are always rescues.
They either turn up at my home and adopt ME, or I adopt a needy one from my local animal rescue.
When choosing one from the rescue, I take an older cat, not a kitten, and just take the one that my friend who runs the rescue thinks is best for me and most needy at the time. :)
Far as ditzy or mean, I've had all kinds, but I've never had a mean...
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My girlfriend professes to love me very, very much but wants to spend less and less time together. Does she want to breakup or am I being to clingy? A month ago we were staying with each other everyday and this week we haven't stayed together at all.
I agree this is a hard question to answer, but since reading the extra details you've provided I have to honestly say it doesn't sound good to me.
I think it's very possible that she's decided to bolt again, but if that is the case, she should have the decency to tell you. How honest has she been in the past?
Even if you are guilty of being 'too clingy',...
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Would anyone like to congratulate me on making it to Moron?
Heartiest congratulations of reaching the highly-esteemed level of Moron!
Bet you never thought you'd make it past Halfwit, did you? ;)
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I've always been attracted to guys and wanted to be with them, sexually + romantically. But a couple months ago I noticed that I notice girls a lot. Not sexually, but I really like to look at pictures of them. Now i'm just confused. What am i? bi? gay?
If you're not romantically or sexually inclined toward them, then you're not bisexual.
I don't think it's unusual to appreciate beauty, and women are beautiful to look at. It can be viewed in the same way as art.
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Whats the very first word You can think of when I say "Staffordshire Bull Terrier " ? ( Breed of Dog)
Spuds McKenzie (except he isn't a Staffordshire, I know).
Wonder whatever happened to old Spuds?
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Is it legal for a business to state a minimum amount for a credit card purchase?
It's legal, but it's also a violation of the merchant's contract with both Visa and Mastercard.
American Express's regulations do not explicitly prohibit minimum charges, but its policy is to discourage any merchant practices that create a "barrier to acceptance." Amex does prohibit "discrimination" against the Amex card, however, so if a merchant has...
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Can anyone find a movie clip about solar cars in general?
Use this link for your search. There are a lot of videos to choose from:
http://youtube.com/results?search_query=solar+cars
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Men: do you feel pressured to be thin? how old are you?
I'm 50 and I'm in good shape. I'm 6'1" and my weight fluctuates between about 195-204 lbs.
I feel no pressure to stay thin, but I am often complimented on my physique, so I suppose that contributes to my inclination to maintain it.
I am fortunate, though, to be a natural mesomorph, so it is not extremely hard for me stay in shape.
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The pope said today that laws granting equal rights to gay people are a threat to world peace. Is this anti-gay rhetoric any different at its root than that of Fred Phelps and the Westboro Baptist church?
I can definitely see the comparison.
Fred Phelps believes that the war and pestilence visited on mankind is God's revenge for the world's acceptance of gays, so the Pope's assertion that same sex marriage is a threat to world peace could easily be used, by some, as a way of blaming war on homosexuality.
He also said the same thing about birth control. So, in that respect,...
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Why is Dale earnhadt junior proudest moment is his racing carrer winning the daytona 500 in 2004?
Because it's NASCAR's biggest race, The Great American Race.
It took his father 20 years to finally win it.
His win also made him and his father only the third father/son duo in history to win it.
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If I come back at 11:59 PM tonight to wish you a Happy New Year - Will you be here?
Nope.
I'll be one minute away from kissing all the ladies and giving all my guy friends a great big 'man hug'. :)
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How do I stop my grass from going yellow when my dog urinates?
I'm assuming you mean stop the grass from dying from dog urine. Here's two articles with several tips, some of which are the same:
There are several ways to solve the problem of these unsightly dead spots:
· Take your dog to a park or wooded area where it can urinate.
· Saturate the place where your dog urinates with a large amount of water immediately after...
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If you could have A) the voice of a singer, B) the looks of a famous movie star, C) the smarts of nobel prize winner or D) the physical ability of a pro athlete which would you choose?
The smarts.
With the smarts I could earn a ton of money
That would allow me to hire a personal trainer, a voice coach, and get plastic surgery if I wanted to look better. :)
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My son got a new game and twice the ps2 froze up when playing it. Could it be the game? After he quits playing for awhile he can go back to playing.
This has happened to me numerous times and it does seem to happen with some games more than others. It's very frustrating. If he has to wait for awhile before being able to continue the game, then I also agree it may be a problem with the fan or heatsink.
You might do a search for problems with that particular game and see if there are patches available for download. Obviously, you...
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What is your favorite "Viral Video" on Youtube.com from 2007?
Mine has to be the Chris Crocker 'Leave Britney Alone' video.
The first time I saw it, I'm sure I had a look of sheer horror on my face, but it is oddly hypnotic and completely hysterical.
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I fried up some onions using Virgin Oil recently because I didn't realize that particular oil burns quickly. The onins were fine but it burnt the oil black to the bottom of my teflon Wok pan. Boiling water in it doesn't work to get it out. Any suggestions
I found this for you. This article was written by Anne Field, Extension Specialist, Emeritus, with references from DuPont Corporation."
"Staining occurs from charring of food/grease residues in the pan. Dark, widespread staining, the result of overheating and incomplete cleaning, may lessen the effectiveness of the non-stick property. The non-stick surface can be...
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Have you ever wanted to become an Expert in a certain category so badly that you went through and answered every question you could find?
No, I haven't. I don't actually have any particular category of expertise. I find many things interesting.
I guess I'll just have to be content to be a 'jack of all trades' (master of none). :)
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Does answerbag plan on a built-in spell checker that can be run before a question or answer is posted?
Folks, EVERYONE has the ability to have a very simple AB spell checker, regardless of your browser. Download the google toolbar for free, uncheck anything you DON'T want, and keep the spell check on your browser.
It's designed specifically for web forms (like this), and it does an excellent job.
It's free and it's very easy. :)
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My feet throb in unison with each other as they remain strapped tightly in place. what am i doing?
Bungee jumping?
Wearing ski boots?
Snowboarding?
Wearing Scuba fins?
Windsurfing?
I got nothin' else. :)
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Is the glass half empty or half full? Or did some just steal my glass?
Half-full, even when I'm snickering over and ordering demotivators at despair.com which is one of my favorite websites! This is not spam, btw. It just gives me a chuckle. :)
I'm a very optimistic person, by nature. The ability to look for the silver lining has saved me many times in my life.
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What would you do with a million dollars?
Well, you know, a million bucks ain't what it used to be. With just a mill, I think I'd pay off my house, my car, and any outstanding debt that my immediate family might have, within reason.
Then, I think I'd treat all my close friends to a very nice vacation. I always thought it would be very cool to take a cruise or an island vacation with my best friends. I probably have...
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I have been married for 3 months now. I have less then perfect credit, my Wife has great credit. I moved into her house that she owns. She wants to add me to the mortgage. Will my score bring hers down, and will the interest rate be raised?
It's certainly possible, depending on how bad your credit is and her current mortgage rate.
You could go to a site such as lendingtree.com and fill in all the data and see what it brings back, though, just to get an idea, or have her contact her mortgage company and get a quote.
There are pros and cons to doing this. For YOU, it would help with your credit score, providing you...
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If you could require a trait in every human, what would it be?
Tolerance, I think. Tolerance for differences between peoples and for different ideas, which would hopefully transfer to zero tolerance for hatred, bigotry, and the general, run of mill atrocities that mankind has visited upon itself all through history.
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Why do they say that: " Blondes are Dumbs"?
(Or something like that)
This question actually made me decide to look for the origin of the "Dumb Blonde". All I could come up with is a Wikipedia article about it. Sounds pretty reasonable, though, regardless of the missing citations:
"Like many popular-culture stereotypes, the origins of this concept are murky. The 1925 Anita Loos novel Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: The Illuminating Diary of a...
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What are some good photoshoping programmes? perferably free or shareware type ones. I want ones that can do things like this: (pics in answer)
Gimp, Irfanview, and picassa are a few popular choices.
You have a link to Gimp. Here's one for Irfanview:
http://www.irfanview.com/
Here's another link to about.com's picks for the top 8 free photo editors for windows:
http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/pixelbasedwin/tp/freephotoedw.htm
Keep in mind, though, that the photos you're providing are...
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I just heard a song by a cover band titled 'Twenty Flight Rock', who originally performed this song?
Eddie Cochran, in 1957.
It was supposedly that song that drew John Lennon to Paul McCartney because of his ability
to play it on the guitar. Lennon was 17 and McCartney only 15.
The rest, as they say, is history! :)
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My dear friend and lovely Answerbagger, Misstarrie, has made Sage. Who would like to join me in congratulating her on her accomplishment?
Heartiest congrats on your Sagedom, Misstarrie! :)
I certainly hope your Sagedom doesn't clash with your Boopness! ;-)
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What word that isn't yet in all dictionaries describes illogical ramblings found online?
Blogical or Blogic.
http://www.popsci.com/popsci/whatsnew/72928694d0c17110vgnvcm1000004eecbccdrcrd/10.html
I've never seen this used, but I do see there are quite a few websites out there dedicated to it! :)
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Has science proven that the parting of the Red Sea did take place?
'Exodus Decoded', a documentary made by James Cameron, explores the Red Sea parting, as well as the other plagues on Pharaoh. This may be the documentary everyone else is talking about.
He believes a series of earthquakes caused a tsunami on the Sea of Reeds. Pretty interesting stuff!
Here's the official website and a good article about it:
...
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Grandson # 3 asked me today if i wished i were him and i told him no.what would be your answer and reason for it?
If I were talking to a child, I think I would say,
"No. If I were, they YOU couldn't be you! Wouldn't that be terrible? I think 'you' make the very best 'you'."
Then I would tickle him on the belly. :)
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Does the centrifugal force generated by the rotation of the Earth along the North-South axis make a person weigh less at the Equator than at either the North Pole or the South Pole?
Apparently, yes, but not much less:
"Amazingly, you would experience less gravity at Earth’s equator. An object's gravitational pull on another object depends upon both objects' masses and their mutual distance.
Earth has a bulge at the equator created by the planet’s rotation and a moving body’s tendency to continue in a straight line. (Sometimes this is...
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What foods can't you eat?
I don't think there are any foods that I can't eat, as far being allergic or otherwise intolerant, but there are some I won't eat.
I won't eat turnips, any raw fish, mussels, clams, raw oysters (love them deep-fried),lima beans, kale, bleu cheese, black licorice, or those jelly orange slices.
Oh, and caviar. I've tried to like it so many times and I just...
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Today, I walked into the grocery store, and when I came out I forgot where I parked, it was quite disturbing! Has this ever happened to you?
It's never happened to me at the grocery, but it happened to me once at an amusement park and the worst one was at a mall, many years ago.
That was terrible. We literally spent a couple of HOURS trying to find the car. It's one of those huge malls that has two levels and has exits and parking all over the place. We finally figured out that we had entered on the 2nd floor and not...
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Who sets the rules here on Answerbag? Have you violated any of those rules that's why you have earned the hatred of some?
I don't think I've violated any rules, unless I did it unknowingly.
I also don't know that anyone really HATES me. I'm sure there are some that don't much care for me, since everyone exhibits personalities that sometimes clash with others' viewpoints and attitudes.
Hate is a pretty strong word. It would bother me if I thought I had offended anyone that badly.
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A large company is wanting to place a large rock sign in my front yard, inside my property line and fence, to advertise their company. Can I charge for the use of my yard? If so, what is the standard charge? By month?
Well, It's essentially a billboard, isn't it? It serves the same purpose.
Depending on the location and other factors such as the amount of traffic that flows past it, which equals how many people will see it, it could certainly generate quite a bit of business for the company.
I looked online for billboard advertising costs, and they supposedly range anywhere from $700-2500...
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Does anyone else think that the leaderboard reflects the time spent by users here, and not necessarily their brilliance?
Absolutely. Then again, those that award points for non-answers, wrong answers, and thoughtless answers contribute to the problem.
"Try eBay". "Google it". "Yes". "No".
What's the point in wasting anyone's time, unless it's just for points?
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Why is asking for points such a big deal? after all, there just points.
Yes, there is.
Anytime points and levels come into play on a website such as this it will become a game to many people. They care not about content, only points.
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Www.fondazionedivittorio.it contacted me about winning a million dollar donation prize. How do I find out if this is ligit. There is an actual web site but not in english. Sounds like another scam. I haven't replied yet. What do you think?
Anonymous
It's a scam. There are quite a few fraud websites that have it mentioned. Here are a few:
http://www.consumerfraudreporting.org/bizscam_ECOWAS.php
http://www.joewein.net/419/419-phone-it.htm
http://www.fraudwatchers.org/forums/archive/index.php/t-6461.html
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Difference between affect and effect: affected is something that you see and it changes you....but effect is when it directly happens to you?....is this correct?
Effect is a Noun. "The end effect is that you will feel better"
Affect is a verb. "I am not really affected by that."
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Any tips about adopting a dog from the pound?... we are going to look and maybe adopt tomorrow..
Sure. Take the dog out and interact with it, if you can. At my shelter, they have an area where you can walk the dogs and get to know them.
Consider an older dog, please. There a huge benefits to an older dog. They are calmer, usually housebroken, and are so very in need of a home. They will give you every bit as much love as that puppy that everyone wants.
If you are set on a puppy,...
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Would you pay US$ 8.35 + S&H for an Answerbag T-shirt?
I'm actually VERY dismayed to see that they don't seem to offer the UNION-MADE shirt anymore.
I guess they've tossed aside AMERICAN workers and goods, now, just like everyone else seems to be doing. :(
Edit: To actually answer the question, I would indeed pay that amount for a t-shirt if I really wanted one. I would have payed $13 for the union-made one, however, rather...
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Elton John or David Bowie?
Bowie, Bowie, and pretty please? More BOWIE! :)
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Heres a challenge... Is there anything in life that is simple and painless?
Appreciating and stroking a warm cat curled up next to you or on top of you and listening to it purr.
I can't think of anything that requires so little effort, yet provides such tactile and auditory pleasure. :)
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Have you (or would you) down-rated someone's answer, because you didn't like their *comments* on a different answer or different question?
No, I don't like to DR anyone, even though I see really bad answers, or even more aggravating, non-answers, every day that have me itching to do it, often from the same users.
I've had members tell me that I should DR some Q&A, simply to flag the fact that the info they are providing is incorrect. I'd rather just comment, answer the question correctly and hope the...
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Whats your funniest "morning after a night drinking" story?
NYCROBO, I've actually told this story on another AB question, once, but I'll repeat it here:
MANY years ago, I got really drunk on New Year's Eve. We were partying at a motel with a bunch of friends and everyone had their own room. In our room, our toilet seat didn't want to stay up.
I passed out fully clothed and woke up the next morning puzzled, still half-drunk. I...
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Can I get a duplicate photo print off an existing print without a negative?
Well, you can use Scooter's scanner or notmrjohn's difficult to read, technical, and expensive method.
OR....
You can take the print to your local Walgreen's or any other standard drugstore/grocery store photo section and they will make a duplicate print for you from your original picture.
They can even, EGADS! Enlarge it for you! :)
Simple answer: Yes.
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You've suddenly realized you could make any work of fiction into reality. What book would you choose and why?
Jodie, when I was a kid, I loved Peter Pan.
I think I would still love to take flight go visit Never Neverland. I already know how to get there:
Second star to the right, then straight on till morning. :)
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Do you believe in karma, and why?
I do believe in Karma and I TRY to keep my Karma on the positive side.
I try to do things to make the world a better place, be a decent and productive member of society, fight injustice, be a good friend, husband, father, and pet owner, treat everyone with respect and decency, and do no harm. WHEW!
I know there is more to it than that and I also know that I have many failings and things...
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We just found out our 13 y.o. cat is dying. How do I put on a brave face and act happy since we're hosting a Holiday Open House tomorrow, when all I keep doing is breaking down crying?
Scuba, I'm very sorry about your cat. :( It is extremely hard to lose a beloved pet, I know.
As far as the Open House goes, just keep busy and try your best to put on happy face. I suggest you don't drink, at least not too much, since that seems to make one more emotional.
If you can't help but be sad, tell your guests why. Your friends and family will understand your...
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What are your favorite daytime and/or nighttime dramas, and how long have you watched them? (as I sit here on my day off watching Days of Our Lives...)
I work during the day, so I don't watch daytime TV.
The only drama that I try to catch regularly is 'Criminal Minds'. I really like that one and I've been watching it since it first aired.
I also sometimes watch the original CSI, but I don't watch it every single week, though I've always liked it.
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What computer softwares do you most use?
Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office.
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I'm white and he is mexican, we have been together since 2003, he just proposed to me on christmas I said yes, the problem is he is not legal and I've heard that even if I marry him it will not help his situation,is this true and what can I/we do?
The best advice would be to contact an immigration attorney and see what s/he tells you. The simple answer, though, is that remains difficult for him to obtain citizenship.
I got this answer on WIKI answers, so I cannot vouch for it's validity, since wiki is just someone like me answering a question that they may or may not know anything about. This answers sounds reasonable, though,...
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What is the sign with a triangle in a circle?
It is a symbol used by Alcoholic's Anonymous, but it precedes AA.
"The triangle represent the union of body, mind, and spirit, the circle stands for the Divine. In ceremonial magick the spirit summoned by the magician is contained within this symbol so that it cannot escape Thus this symbol is one of protection and power that long preceded it's use by Alcoholic's...
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My boyfriend and I have sex frequently. I am on the pill, NEVER miss (i am paranoid!) what is the chance of getting pregnant if we use the pull out method (he is carfeul) and then what is the chance of getting pregnant if we also use condoms on top of BC
Birth control pills are 92-99.7% effective. If you are consistently taking your pills, you have a very slim chance of getting pregnant.
If you are combining the pills with any other form of birth control, your chances get even slimmer.
Nothing is 100% except abstinence, but you seem to be taking responsible and comprehensive measures to prevent pregnancy.
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I am taking a trip to the tropics and will be wearing a speedo, would it be wrong for me to drop a potato down the front to make myself look bigger?
I think you might make a bigger impression if you drop the potato down the back. ;)
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What is your favorite sport and your favorite professional team or player of that sport?
Cincinnati Bengals, even though they break my heart, lol.
Cincinnati Reds, ditto.
U.C. Bearcats and U.K. Wildcats (basketball for both)
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Who is your favorite Bond girl? Please add pictures:)
Ya just gotta LOVE questions like this! :) Friends, it would be a travesty to forget about lovely Barbara Bach, aka Anya Amasova from The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
JOB DESCRIPTION: Spy (Agent Triple X)
EMPLOYER: KGB
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Are photo id's required by Federal law if you are of voting age, or is it up to the states?
Nope. It's up to the states. The 3 states that currently require it are Indiana, Georgia, and Florida, but the law is still being challenged. Georgia successfully passed the law, but it was then overturned as being unconstitutional and an 'unnecessary burden'. Based on the latest news, though, it looks like it's back on the books again. The debate in Indiana is currently...
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I am now a Sage!....now what?
Sincerest congrats on your Sagedom, Redcatt!
We all expect your future Q&A to be full of 'Sager' advice and deeper ponderings......naw.....NOT really! :)
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Did anyone notice our friend 'Langie' becoming a sage??? Congratulations Langie!!! WOOT WOOT.. PARTY TIME!!!!!!!!!!!
Langie has TRULY become one of my favorite 'characters' here on AB. I've really come to enjoy his sense of humor. :)
Sincerest congrats, langie!
In the face of your celebration, I think we can forget about the 'lecky bill' ;)
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My girlfriend and I are both 29. We have been dating for a year. Is it acceptable for her to remain friends with an ex-lover (not boyfriend) from college (they speak once a month)? She will not break the friendship even if I feel uncomfortable.
I certainly see no reason why that should be a problem. I know that it wouldn't be a problem for ME.
Honestly, the vast majority of older people have had sex with other people in their lives. So what?
She is with YOU. You are the 'now', he is 'yesterday'. It's pointless to get pissed about other men in her 'past'.
Just because there was...
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Will abusive use of the computer (12hrs+ a day, every day) eventually cause arthritis(because of the flexing of the fingers for typing)?
Not sure about arthritis, but it can definitely result in a serious case of Carpal Tunnel if you don't take measures to prevent it, such as using a wrist pad on your keyboard and mouse pad.
Another thing that really helps is a wireless mouse that is kept to your side, rather than in front of you on a desk, where you're constantly reaching for it.
I keep my mouse at my side, on...
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What song is stuck in your head at this moment and is it pleasant or driving you mad. Is there a story behind it being stuck in your head?
I woke up this morning with this song on my mind and it has been, yes, driving me mad. :) I DO like it though.
I heard it the other day on my alternative radio station and I hadn't heard it in ages. Why it suddenly popped into my mind today, though, is a complete mystery. It is a song by LIT, called I'm Not Sick, but I'm Not Well. I often feel the same way. ;)
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My dog vomits a VERY thick clear mucous with some foam, ONLY after she runs and plays with the other dogs at my sister's farm. Great appetite, no lythargy, perfectly playful, active and normal otherwise. ONLY when she runs A LOT at the farm on the weekend
If you are concerned, I would suggest calling your vet and asking their opinion.
Personally, I think it's very possible the dog is just simply over-exerting and over-exciting herself till she's sick. I know that I have actually run until I got so sick that I vomited, just from heavy breathing and heart pounding, I suspect.
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What do you think is the worst work of art ever created by man?
Galeanda, I'm going to be blasphemous and say that although I do like some of his work, I've never understood the attraction and utter awe exhibited to the work of Jackson Pollock. I present three pieces, Cathedral, Lavender Mist, and Greyed Rainbow.
Nearly all of them bring a little tear to my eye when I delve into how totally deep and most especially, DIFFERENT they all are! ;)
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How much was gas when you started driving?
Somewhere around 38 cents per gallon in 1973, before the Arab oil embargo.
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Who wants to clean my avatar up?
I'll have a go at it, langie!
Now, where did I put my belt sander?.....
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Did Hillary Clinton's remarks on the Bhutto assassination seem cold, or odd to you? She doesn't look genuine to me. Am I missing something here or is she?
I didn't get that impression at all. She was making a formal statement and I don't see how her reaction is any different in its tone than any others I've heard today.
Was she supposed to cry or somehow behave differently than all the men who have offered their own official and professional statements?
I really don't understand why some people perceive her as being so...
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Is it normal to count the amount of letters in a word or phrase? In turn, knowing how many are in a certain word instantly? If it's not normal, where can I find out what it is?
I'm no expert, but it sounds obsessive/compulsive, to me. Counting is a common symptom of OCD. Here's just one link:
"Not all obsessive-compulsive rituals are external manifestations like repeatedly checking the stove or the handwashing. A person with OCD may perform counting rituals throughout the day, every day in their mind."
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Has your time on AB caused you to grow a lot more in patience of negative people and ideologies than you were previous to coming here?
Naw. I came from Yahoo Answers, and that place is rife with, um, 'negative people and ideologies', though I just called them 'nasty trolls' over there. :)
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My daughter just got braces today what can i use for the pain
Have her gargle with hot salt water, as hot as she can stand it. Have her hold it and swish it around in her mouth.
It may sound weird, but I swear to you that it does an AMAZING job at easing the pain and throbbing, along with an aspirin or other pain reliever.
In my day, that is what the orthodontist recommended, and I have to say it really works.
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Specialists say when you can't sleep the last thing you should do is anything on the computer. But the computer is the first thing I turn to when I can't sleep. What do you do when you can't sleep?
I read a book. I do find that reading makes me much more sleepy than being on the computer. While both stimulate the mind, I find that I fight sleep while on the computer and welcome it when I'm reading.
Maybe some of it has to do with the fact that I'm reading in bed and it's easier to just close my eyes and let the book drop. Not so simple with the computer! :)
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What is your favorite song besides YMCA from the Village People?
I was never much of a Village People fan, but 'Macho Man' is the one that I actually remember better than any other.
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Do you believe voters should have to show a picture id before voting?
Only if the States are willing to foot the bill for a 'voter id' that could be obtained at the polling places by those providing suitable I.D., such as birth certificates, utility bills, bank statements, mortgage statement, etc. for those that do not have other suitable I.D.
What's so tough about getting a picture I.D.? Well, if you're poor, they often cost a decent...
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I just got a new ipod - What should I name it? It's a red one and I want a girl name. :]
Scarlet.
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What is your favourite drinking game?
I'm a little old for drinking games, but I have to admit that when we take our yearly lake trip with a group of friends, we always have to play 'Spoons'. :)
There seems to be different games called Spoons, but this is how we play it:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoons
The one left without a spoon drinks a shot.
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Am I alone in hating Rachael Ray?
I seriously doubt it, but I personally find her cute as a button! :)
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What is a John Dory?
It's a fish.
http://www.gma.org/fogm/Zenopsis_ocellata.htm
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Hey guys, need your help! It will be my parents 50th anniversary in May 2008 and I want to send them on a cruise to Alaska. Not sure WHO has been there on a cruise before but I can't afford the best but want it to be special for them.
Stormin, the best advice I can give is to ask this question on the cruise boards. There are several sites dedicated just to cruising, and they offer a lot of good info. My wife and I have used them many times for detailed info. Here are a few sites to look at. I, personally, have not cruised Alaska yet, though I have been on many cruises.
Just keep in mind that some of the people on these...
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On the moon, what colour is the sky?
It is black. The moon has no atmosphere, so the light does not 'scatter' as it does on Earth.
http://webexhibits.org/causesofcolor/14.html
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Did you know that it is official now? mctyt is now, according to urbandictionary.com, the new acceptable abbreviation for merry christmas to you too? So MCTYT (while I am at it).
I wouldn't doubt that would be the case in the scholarly world of txt tlk.
It just gives me one more reason not to text, though. :)
And Happy Holidays to you, as well.
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IS THIS PAGE RACIST?
I was looking at Electronic Networking and all the google ads link to racist sites!
http://electronicnetworking.blogspot.com/
Well, I certainly didn't find that to be the case.
I strongly suspect you may be a spammer trying to get people to the site and clicking on the legit links.
It worked! At least long enough for me to verify that your claim is incorrect.
If you really are just spamming, this is a really pathetic way to generate traffic. I'd never have anything to do with the site for that...
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Why do they put peppercorns in some lunch meat if most people pick the corns out??(does anyone keep the peppercorns in? )
I do. I very much like the peppercorns in salami, for example.
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Why do men act like nothing bothers them?
I think it's because we're raised to believe we should be the 'stronger' sex. We should always be stalwart and dependable, able to deal with any crisis thrown our way.
We are the ones that are expected to come through, provide and protect.
In reality, of course, those of us who are lucky enough to have a strong, independent, and very capable partner don't have to...
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US hotel heiress Paris Hilton's potential inheritance dramatically diminished after her grandfather Barron Hilton announced plans to donate 97 per cent of his $US2.3 billion ($A2.66 billion) fortune to charity. Your reaction?
Well, since her father is still worth close to half a billion, and there's still nearly 70 million left from Grampa's estate, I doubt little Paris is going to go hungry.
I think it's great, though, that Barron is giving his vast fortune to charity.
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Just curious; do you love or hate chicken livers?
Personally, I really like them.
Lee's Famous Recipe makes great breaded and fried chicken livers and my wife sometimes makes Rumaki, which I also really like.
I don't eat them often, though, because they're so high in cholesterol like all 'organ meat'.
But, yeah, I can get down on some chicken livers! :)
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Where can find more information about the design and location of FEMA concentration camps under construction in the US?
There is a lot of information on youtube about them.
http://youtube.com/results?search_query=fema+concentration+camps
This site seems to have pretty comprehensive data as to locations, also:
http://www.sianews.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1062
Here's one rather disturbing video:
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There are now movie theaters that have adult sections, no one under 21 allowed, with better food and alcohol. Would you be interested in going to those, with no kids kicking your seats or crying babies, being able to drink a beer, maybe?
It would definitely appeal to me. One big reason that my wife and I rarely go to the movies is because we think they're really not 'adult friendly'.
I could see a bunch of drunks becoming a problem, also, though.
Maybe we'll stick to the 'theatre'. :)
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Are those at home dry cleaning kits worth it?
The only reason I know anything about this is that my wife pulled out a dress that she thought was clean to wear to some 'special' function and found a spot on it. She ran me out to buy some 'dryel' for her because she didn't have time to have it cleaned.
It didn't work at all. As I recall, she ended up with a stain and then another stain, like a water mark...
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Other than blueberries, can you think of a food that is naturally blue?
There are blue grapes, huckleberries, bilberries, and choke berries that are actually very blue in color.
There are blue potatoes that are actually pretty blue.
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Does anyone have an el chupacabra as a pet?
I had one for awhile, but it kept killing my goats. It also refused to use the litter box.
It had to go, sadly.
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Do you know of any place online where you can buy a digital camera case that is cute or colorful? I dont want one that's like plain and black.
Well, Angel, you look like a 'pink' girl. I don't know what type of camera you have, but how about one of these?
http://www.amazon.com/Q6227A-Signature-Soft-Style-Camera-Case/dp/B000EXOXTC
http://www.videodirect.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PSC45PINK&Category_Code=CCASE
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Have you ever thrown a penny out?
Yeah, the ones that I've tossed into a cup or tray in my truck that eventually get dirty and turn green.
Right into the trash with them!
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I'm going to redo my bathroom in chocolate brown and blue. Which shade of blue would look best: a greenish blue, a powder blue or other? I can't decide!
Personally, this wouldn't be my choice of colors, but I think I like the blue next to the brown at the bottom of number 1 on this wheel. You can use it maybe get a better idea of what you want.
Here's a link, also:
http://www.realcolorwheel.com/rcwplotter.htm
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Today is Grammy Robin's birthday! Would you like to wish her a happy birthday?
Happy Birthday, Grammy Robin! I hope you have a wonderful day. :)
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Does the heart lie?
I don't think the heart intentionally lies, but it definitely gets confused, sometimes. :)
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What's your suggestion for stopping the ill-mannered cretins who enthusiastically pop and snap their chewing gum all day long?
Off with their heads!
It drives me close to insanity. They look and sound, for all the world, like big dumb cows chewing their cud. *smack* *smack*. Brrrr.
It's rude, low-class, and as I've said, bovine.
I don't know what to do if they're right in front of me, other than put a vacant look on my face and mimic them.
On a business phone call, however, I WILL...
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Would you rather buy a ipod from somewhere like Best Buy or from eBay?
IF you buy anything from eBay that is new and unpacked, it should carry the same manufacturer's warranty as one you would buy in the store.
Make sure you buy from a reputable seller, i.e. one that has good feedback and a history of good customer service.
Read the ad carefully to make sure you know what you're buying. Make sure it is NEW and carries full warranty.
Make sure...
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Is there any kind of houseplant that a cat wont eat? Any ideas on how to get her to stop?
Grow her some grass. She is one of those cats that has a real need for greens. Some cats crave it and won't be satisfied unless you provide it for them.
I grow my own grass for my cats all the time. I buy it here:
http://www.sproutpeople.com/seed/katgrass.html
On the same page you'll find GREAT instructions for dummy-proof growing of the grass. Once you get it down, and it...
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I have a major hangover... I drank water, I ate bacon, I took some Advil... Now what?
Fun, it's too late to help you now that the deed is done, but if you want to prevent this in the future, drink a LOT of water before you go to bed, take some headache pills and a Sudafed, if it won't keep you awake. Take a big glass of water to bed with you and drink it throughout the night, if you wake up.
Drink water throughout the evening, if you can't stand the thought of...
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I know all you answerbaggers dont drink ,but what is the name of your local pub? mine is called the bull
I have two fairly close, The Office and The Cottage.
Years ago, my favorite pub was built on the site of a former gas station. I was called The Filling Station. :)
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Ok im not going to be here much between now and about the 28th, so, would it be okay if i wish all my friends and baggers a VERY safe, funfilled, joyous, happy Christmas?.. All my love and best wishes to you and yours xxxxx
That's what I hear! I live in Cincinnati, Ohio, and the weather here is totally unpredictable from one day to the next. Yesterday, it was balmy and mild, about 60 degrees F. Today, it's been windy and 30 degrees.
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Right now, I am browsing wirelessly. My neighbor is the one providing the service. My family wants to know if they can see/control what we browse?
If you're hooking up to the Internet via your neighbor's unsecured connection, you can browse the Net and visit any website you want, as their connection is essentially acting as a hotspot for you.
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I went to a Korean restaurant about two weeks ago where I had Korean BBQ. A couple days later, I broke out into a rash on my stomach and upper legs. I can't get to my family doctor so I was wondering if there were any self-help remedies for now?
A couple of days later? I seriously doubt you can blame the Korean BBQ for that.
Most allergic reactions will manifest themselves MUCH more quickly than that.
Try some benadryl capsules to help with the pain/itching and give the 'Koreans' a break.
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What do you think went wrong in your last failed relationship/marriage?
I was too young and she was the wrong girl.
She was a 'princess' and was firmly attached to her mother's apron strings. Her parents hated me from day one and eventually convinced her that I was not the one for her. By the time that happened, I agreed with them.
She tried to change everything about me as soon as we got married. I balked at that and probably became the very...
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Who has got the best xmas planned? What do you do with your family to make it the ultimate xmas ever? Please share! And i almost forgot: Merry Xmas to you all!!!
We arrive at my mother-in-law's house at about 1:00pm on Christmas Eve. Family arrives throughout the day and it is family that we may only see once a year. They come for many miles away to connect on this one day of the year. There is a huge party all day long, with folks coming and going, eating and drinking, sharing stories and exchanging presents. We spend the night.
Christmas...
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After seeing Sweeney Todd, I was inspired to buy a straight razor (no, not to use to kill). Do you shave with a straight razor?
HELL, no! I don't do well with knives or blades, as I actually just stated in a previous answer, lol.
Give me all the plastic safety and lubricating strips available to mankind, please! :)
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Where have you ever put your hands where they shouldn't go?
More times than I can count, on the wrong side of a knife's blade. You don't want to ask me to slice or chop ANYTHING. I'm 10 thumbs when it comes to that kind of thing.
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When you look into an abyss, does the abyss look into you?
Maybe I'm just not deeply philosophical enough, Highlander, but that has never made one lick of sense to me.
Maybe this isn't one of my best, most thoughtful answers, but it's just one of those things I've always thought was kind of foolish.
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How can you tell if your pet suffers from mild retardation?
They're all mildly retarded, otherwise they wouldn't worship us. :)
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What do you eat for dinner on Christmas eve?
We go to my mother-in-law's for Christmas Eve and the house is full of family and friends. Everyone brings food, so there is a LOT to choose from.
There is always a turkey and a ham, as well cold meats and cheese, many dips, platters of cheese chunks and pepperoni, cookies, candies, chips, potato and macaroni salads, crock pots full of beans, potatoes, BBQ, green beans, etc.
The...
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What's the most unusual way you've seen tin foil used?
I saw a girl in a tin foil bikini in a contest, once. :)
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My friend keeps kissing me on my cheeks & lips and it annoys me so much. How do I tell him without makin him upset that it bothers me?
Try to make if obvious through your body language.
When he moves in to kiss you on the lips, turn your head and either hold him at arms length and give him a "Hollywood kiss", where you kiss 'air' next to his cheek without actually touching him or just move in for a hug.
He should eventually take the hint.
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Can you tell me about some of your "bad pizza" experiences (I just had one that tasted like cardboard)?
Any pizza that's not loaded with a lot of pizza sauce and cheese is not a good pizza, to me.
Also, when I order toppings, put them on there! I've ordered pizza with toppings, only to find a few measly bits sprinkled on like the cook is afraid that more than 3 mushrooms or black olives will somehow break the company. Grrr.
It's very depressing to be all ready for a juicy...
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Can you break your wrist by closing it in the wardrobe?
You can break your wrist in any number of creative ways, if you so choose.
Closing it in a wardrobe would be one of those.
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Can you men do your s/o's a favor? Whenever we get bitchy or upset, sometimes all we need is a hug telling us that everything will be ok. I don't get that but if you're with someone, that's how to show them that you care
My wife is, fortunately, not a moody person as a rule.
She rarely gets 'bitchy'. But, when she does, the last thing in the world she wants is a hug. If I tried to grab her and envelop her when she's really crabby, she'd chew my face clean off! ;)
Usually, when she's bitchy it's because she's hungry. I offer to fix her something to eat. That usually puts...
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Are you aware that "alot' is wrong? "Alot" should be spelled "a lot". It's TWO separate words, not one; not a compound word either. Is this common error anyone else's pet peeve?
I'm aware, and I have alot of grammar peeves.
I think that your not alone.
There's alot of people who seem to loose there grammar education as they get older.
But, maybe they never really learned it very good.
Irregardless, most of the time I could care less. It doesn't really effect me that much. Its really pretty unimportant as long as I can understand what...
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Christmas is coming the goose is getting fat why you having turkey instead?
I don't think I've ever seen 'goose' in a local grocery, to be honest with you. It's just not very common, at least in my part of the U.S.
If you're cooking, though, I'll happily give it go! What time is dinner? :)
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Would unexpected snow on Christmas make you happy?
At the risk of sounding Grinchy, no it would not. My wife and I have to drive 30 miles to her mother's house and she lives in a very rural community with lots of backwoods country roads.
It's dangerous driving even with my big 4x4 truck and many family members make their way there on Christmas Eve and Christmas day from as far as 150 miles. I want everyone safe.
It can snow all...
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Ok im not going to be here much between now and about the 28th, so, would it be okay if i wish all my friends and baggers a VERY safe, funfilled, joyous, happy Christmas?.. All my love and best wishes to you and yours xxxxx
No, ma'am! Not at all offended. Thank you for your holiday wishes and I hope you and yours have a very merry Christmas in SCOTLAND. :)
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When does Christmas officially end for you?
After we celebrate Chistmas with my wife's father and step mom, which will probably be about the 2nd weekend in January.
After that, the tree comes down and Christmas is officially over.
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What are you doing right now besides being on answerbag?
Power wrapping presents, mainly and sort of watching/listening to the movie Jarheads.
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What's your favorite pub game?
Darts.
I threw on a league for years. It's how I met my wife, matter of fact. She's better than I am, lol.
It still didn't put me off any, though. ;)
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Why is love the most sung about theme in the world?
Because 'Love' is truly the universal language. :)
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A male swan who was shunned by females due to his oddly deformed neck may finally have found a girlfriend after seven years of waiting. What is your reaction? (pic below)
Here are a couple of good pics and a good article:
http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=502231&in_page_id=1770
I'm happy for Crinkly. It goes to show that even the less perfect among us can still find a mate, thank goodness!
Sorry! Looks like several Crinkly pics have now appeared.
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Rush Limbaugh states we can NOT hurt the planet - what do you think?
I think what Rush Limbaugh spews forth is a sow's ear disguised as a silk purse.
He's an arrogant rich white man who's alliance is with major corporations that rape the land and care little for the future of the planet.
Rush is all about Rush and make no mistake about it. He cares not for you or yours. He sleeps with the Enrons, Exxons, and Worldcoms of this world.
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Do you text message on your cell-phone?
No way. I guess I'm just too old for it. I don't like to talk on my cell phone often, much less text on it.
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What do you do for your pets at Christmas? (funny Christmas pet story below...just thought you might like it!)
We usually get our cats some fresh catnip and a few mice and fur balls for Christmas. We sprinkle catnip in the wrapping paper and then toss the wrapped toys out on the floor and let the cats have fun shredding the paper while discovering the toy and then rolling in the herb.
I used to have a Great Dane when I was growing up. That dog LOVED booze, and it didn't matter what kind. In...
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Do you like bats?
Absolutely! As a matter of fact, I am currently in the process of building my wife a bat house. We hope it proves successful in encouraging a bat colony to move in and hang out in our back yard. :)
Bats are extremely beneficial creatures and terribly misunderstood. Bats eat their weight in mosquitoes and other garden pests every day.
They are 'dead end' hosts for West Nile...
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When "Like a Virgin" by Madonna was released in November 1984 were you one?
I had a nearly three-year old daughter in November 1984. And she was NOT immaculately conceived! ;-)
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After getting soup from mcdonald's with cockroaches and biting into one my tongue is numb and stomach cramps a week later. Mcds wont even identify the bug to know for sure. I need some advice on how to handle this. Health dept and mcds have been told.
Honestly, I seriously doubt biting into a bug could actually harm you.
I have seen people eat live cockroaches on shows like 'Fear Factor'. That doesn't mean that it's healthy to eat bugs.
Consider, though, that soup is usually 'boiled'. Most any bacteria that the bug could possibly be carrying would be destroyed in the process.
Also, a certain amount...
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If you had to shoot 1 person in the head to save the lives of 10 people, would/could you do it? What if it was 100 or 1000 people?
All things being equal, I could probably do it, but I can guarantee that it would haunt me for the rest of my life.
Were the choice mine to make, I might even choose myself as the victim, since living with killing an innocent person, no matter the greater good, would still make me a murderer of an innocent.
It's something that I don't know that I could ever really forgive...
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Why do males have nipples?
"As you may know, every human being gets a unique set of 23 pairs of chromosomes at conception. These fall into two categories. One pair of chromosomes determines sex--the XX combination means you become female, the XY combination means you become male.
The other 22 pairs, the non-sex chromosomes (they're called autosomes), supply what we might call the standard equipment that all...
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How do you feel when you see two people being all lovey-dovey in the street?
I depends on what you mean by 'lovey'. If you mean they are kissing and hugging all over each other without being blatantly sexual, I think they're cute! It makes me smile.
Although I think it's common to have a tendency to shake your head and roll your eyes, weren't we all there at least once?
New love is sooo exciting and also so fleeting. That feeling of...
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How do you comment on answerbag.com? It won't let me for some reason.
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There should be a link that tells you to verify. Simply enter your email addy if it asks (it's been awhile and I don't quite remember). You'll receive a verification/confirmation email from AB. Click the link to verify and then you should be able to post comments and rate...
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A local Salvation Army bell ringer was arrested for stealing at the retailer location he was collecting at. Would anyone like to share a recent news story from your area that shows the true meaning of Christmas?
Well, here's a similar bad story. Two men and their sons were robbed and assaulted by three men, while selling Christmas trees for their boy scout troop. The rest of the story is the outpouring of community support:
http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071205/NEWS01/712050323/1092/NEWS0103
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