http://www.answerbag.com/profile/22002 New Answerbag answers from frankied Tue, 29 May 2012 08:48:46 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 08:48:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50230 My dog was fine 2 days ago but now he's lying down and looks to be in pain. His stomach also looks bloated. What's wrong?<br /><br />There are many possibilities, but two are likely 1) he has intestinal blockage, or 2) his anal sac&#039;s are infected. Either case requires medical attention. The anal sacs are at the lower sides of the anus, and are normally emptied during normal bowel movements, but will enlarge when... Fri, 31 Mar 2006 11:37:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50230 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50229 My period is irregular, but rather than it being late it is early each month. Why might this be?<br /><br />It is possible that it may be associated with your female peers. Females often move towards the same menstruation cycles as other females in a group. In tribes, it is most common that all women of a tribe have the same cycle, and women who are isolated, such as military members, also adapt to... Fri, 31 Mar 2006 11:30:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50229 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50228 Is alcohol an important ingredient to use when making a fragrance?<br /><br />Yes, for two reasons: 1) some pure fragrance oils can burn the skin if not diluted with alcohol, and 2) the alcohol facilitates a more even spreading on the skin before evaporation. Fri, 31 Mar 2006 11:25:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50228 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26895 Is kissing a learned behavior or is it inborn?<br /><br />There are more neural sensory endings in the lips than anywhere else on the body. Babies always place objects to their mouths due to the density and sensitivity of nerve endings in the lips. It only seems logical to carry that innate behavior into adulthood. If it is considered an inborn trait... Wed, 03 Aug 2005 09:46:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26895 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26892 Does it mean anything if you're alone in a nearly empty bus/cinema, a woman sits next to you and then ignores you like nothing is going on?<br /><br />Even on a subconscious level, humans naturally have a desire to make contact with others. Sometimes, when a person has recently gone through a period of grief, they want to be close to others without actually making verbal or physical contact; simply absorbing the security of close proximity,... Wed, 03 Aug 2005 09:33:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/26892 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19541 What was Germany's rationale for fighting in WWI?<br /><br />Archduke Franz Ferdinand was shot and killed in Sarajevo in mid -May, 1914. One month later, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. Russia was Serbia&#039;s protector; Russia had a treaty of cooperation with France; Austria-Hungary requested a pledge of German support, and recieved it. By... Mon, 18 Apr 2005 10:59:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19541 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19248 Do you lose more weight running in hotter weather opposed to cooler weather?<br /><br />Yes, but not for the reasons you might think. In hotter weather, you would lose more weight in the form of water. However, running in cooler weather would require your body to generate more heat to compensate for the coolness, and heat is calories. Wed, 13 Apr 2005 13:05:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19248 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19098 What is a Spybot virus, what damage can it do, and how can I get rid of it?<br /><br />A spybot virus is what it&#039;s name implies - it simply records everything you do and sends them over the internet to the &quot;spybotter&quot; The original bigtime spybot was Napster - it would copy files from your system without telling you. Soon, more than music was being copied. As a... Mon, 11 Apr 2005 14:35:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19098 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19097 How do you deny registry access to guests and other users (except Administrator) in Windows 2000?<br /><br />Log on as Administrator, type POLEDIT, and make life as heck as you want for your users. Mon, 11 Apr 2005 14:28:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19097 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19096 Is there any way to set all of my Windows 2000 settings to their defaults?<br /><br />From a user point, simply creating a new account should reset everything to default. Mon, 11 Apr 2005 14:27:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19096 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19095 I have Windows ME, and when I try to change network settings, I get an error saying that I don't have administrator rights. I am the only user on this computer, so why am I locked out?<br /><br />The network settings are changed by the Systems Administrator, not the local machine adminstrator. It is likely, (and if your SA has any brains) that he set the policies on your system so that you would not be able to modify network settings, or access any other resource on the network without... Mon, 11 Apr 2005 14:25:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19095 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19092 Can I use a NTFS Windows XP primary hard disk along with a FAT32 Windows 98 secondary hard disk?<br /><br />XP is backwards compatible - however, it will not allow any security changes or file sharing. Also, it will be running an emulator, which will slow the access time down. XP will allow you to update FAT32 to NTFS without having to transfer the data. Mon, 11 Apr 2005 14:19:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19092 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19091 Is there a way to make a Windows PC shut down automatically after a certain period of inactivity?<br /><br />Actually, yes. There is a program called shutdown.exe that when executed . . . shuts the system down. Shutdown is safe - it is included with Windows. There is also scheduler, that you can set to run shutdown. But don&#039;t bother to write any viruses - AV companies are keen to it now. Mon, 11 Apr 2005 14:15:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19091 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19090 How can I set which programs start automatically when I boot up my computer?<br /><br />Another way is to go into the Registry (REGEDIT) and find HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software Microsoft Windows CurrentVersion Run Within this registry entry, you will find all of the programs that execute automatically when your computer starts (Including SPYWARE and VIRUSES!) To start a... Mon, 11 Apr 2005 14:07:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19090 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19089 Why should I upgrade from Windows 2000 to Windows XP?<br /><br />XP has compatibility modes that are more resilient than 2000. While 2000 is a very robust and secure operating system, it really wasn&#039;t built for the home user. XP uses the best aspects of 2000, and basically added &quot;colors.&quot; As XP was defined for the home market, it has far... Mon, 11 Apr 2005 14:01:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19089 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19087 When printing labels, how can I tell Access to only print labels for certain records in a database?<br /><br />I would create a new field in the table called &quot;&lt;PrintFlag&gt;&quot; (Boolean) and use a query using &quot;WHERE &lt;PrintFlag&gt; = True&quot; Boolean (Or Yes/No) will create a box in the field that can be checked. Mon, 11 Apr 2005 13:57:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19087 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19086 I'm using Access 2002 on a Windows 98 machine, and it has trouble displaying things and keeps saying there is a memory problem. What could be wrong?<br /><br />That really isn&#039;t an Access problem. I personally wouldn&#039;t be brave enough to run software that is 4 years newer than the operating system. Mon, 11 Apr 2005 13:54:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19086 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19084 How can I make a certain field perform a calculation? For example, I want a certain field to be the sum of three other fields.<br /><br />Assuming you have &lt;Field1&gt; &lt;Field2&gt; and &lt;Field3&gt;, you can provide in a query the following: =&lt;Field1.value&gt;+&lt;Field2.value&gt;+&lt;Field3.value&gt; It really is pointless to have an actual fourth field that has the sums of the three, as it would be redundant... Mon, 11 Apr 2005 13:53:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19084 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19083 Is it possible to load a PowerPoint file into an MDB file so it remains static and can be used without having to browse the user's file system?<br /><br />That wouldn&#039;t be wise, as Powerpoint files are fat, as in not skinny. However, it is possible to place into a field the location of the presentation, and have a routine using Shell, (along with some simple string manipulation) to execute the presentation - assuming you wish to use Access to... Mon, 11 Apr 2005 13:48:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19083 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19082 Is it possible to launch a PowerPoint slideshow from a command button in Access?<br /><br />Yes. Make the button, right click and go to . . . (sorry I am doing this from memory) where you can type in VB code, and type Dim rc as integer rc = Shell (&quot;&lt;path to Powerpoint&gt;&quot; &quot;&lt;path to presentation file&gt;&quot;) Also, once you know the path to Powerpoint,... Mon, 11 Apr 2005 13:41:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19082 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19081 What do transactions do?<br /><br />Transactions are more for real-time situations - there can be two people working on the same record at the same time, and transactions ensure that the updates are properly managed by SQL, whether by Committing the Transaction, or Rolling it back. How SQL handles it is either by notifying the... Mon, 11 Apr 2005 13:31:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19081 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19080 How can I get a driver download for my keyboard when it is no longer supported by Microsoft?<br /><br />You do know keyboards are like $5.99, right? And if your keyboard actually needs a &#039;driver&#039;, it must be pretty special, special enough to have a manufacturer website. If it is like a Dvorak keyboard, just do a google/yahoo search, and there are drivers galore. If it is a... Mon, 11 Apr 2005 13:22:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19080 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19079 Can I run Solaris 10 and Windows XP on the same computer?<br /><br />Yes, but you have to install Solaris 10 first, and let XP manage the partitions after installing second. Mon, 11 Apr 2005 13:18:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19079 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19078 When converting WordPad documents to Word, how can I avoid extra spaces appearing between each letter?<br /><br />It depends on what side you are doing the conversion . . . If you are using wordpad, saving it as a text file (txt) would do er&#039;, and then simply opening it in Word, THEN saving it as a word .doc file will fix it. Don&#039;t count on WordPad in any of it&#039;s versions to be amazingly... Mon, 11 Apr 2005 13:16:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19078 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19077 Is there a training manual available for Microsoft WordPad? If not, would books on Microsoft Word be close enough?<br /><br />Wordpad is the most basic of file viewers/editors, and is very bare-bones in nature. The help file with Wordpad really is all there is to it. It is the &quot;little yellow post-it&quot; of editors. Comparing Microsoft Word to Wordpad would be like comparing Manhattan, NY to your refrigerator. Mon, 11 Apr 2005 13:10:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19077 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19076 A .rtf file I regularly update seems to be becoming corrupt. Usually saving the file is no problem, but occasionally every character in the file changes to a box [] or a character-space. What's going on?<br /><br />.rtf, or Rich Text Format, has special characters to indicate a change in the attributes of the text. It is much like HTML. As I have no indication of the hardware/software specs, assuming this is PC, you might examine whether a file called ANSI.SYS is damaged. This is old school DOS kind of... Mon, 11 Apr 2005 13:06:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19076 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19075 We have a young Siberian Husky (8-9 months old) that has recently started acting strange. Every 1 to 2 minutes he reacts to something unknown by abruptly turning and running away or jumping up. Why is this?<br /><br />Assuming the dog is edgy and insecure, he may be reacting to any sound he hears outside, even a passing semi truck on a road a mile or more away. Even if we, as humans, can hear it if we really tried, we don&#039;t, because we hear it so often. It could be a motorcycle, also - your dog may fear... Mon, 11 Apr 2005 12:58:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19075 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19074 How do I pitch an idea for a TV show if I don't know anyone in the industry?<br /><br />First, and foremost, whatever you write, get it copyrighted, (once in the industry, you will quickly find out why). You can do this simply by having the idea published in any magazine or newspaper. Even putting a personal ad in the newspaper describing the idea in some detail would be... Mon, 11 Apr 2005 12:48:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19074 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19072 My son is in a state prison and earned less than $3000 working there. Does he have to file a federal tax return?<br /><br />No. $7,950 or less doesn&#039;t require filing, unless he wants his taxes refunded. However, he is eligible for Earned Income Credit, which for $3000 is $231 dollars, in addition to his withheld Federal Taxes. Is it worth spending an hour filing a 1040EZ for $231+ dollars? I&#039;d say yes. Mon, 11 Apr 2005 12:34:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19072 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19071 My 2000 Honda Odyssey has 75k miles on it and the "Maintenance Required" light is on. It has had all scheduled maintenance, but I don't have the owners manual to determine why the light is on. Any ideas?<br /><br />Take your vehicle to an Auto Zone or other Auto Parts store - they often have the proper diagnostic tool to determine the problem. Even if all maintenance is up to date, there could be a simple unforseen problem, such as a loose connection to a spark-plug - the light will come on if the... Mon, 11 Apr 2005 12:30:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19071 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19068 The two engine fans on our 1994 LeSabre run constantly, even before the engine is turned on (cold or hot). What could be wrong?<br /><br />Considering the age of the car, the two most likely reasons is a stuck sensor, or an incorrect connection from a previous repair. Call your Buick Dealership and ask for the price of a engine fan temperature sensor, and replace it yourself - often, it is really easy (check out the manual from the... Mon, 11 Apr 2005 12:26:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19068 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19066 Why do dogs sometines eat their own and other dogs feces?<br /><br />Dogs are nothing if not a habitual species, and interest in feces is an abnormal habit, and nothing more. Dogs are very receptive to changes in habits (very trainable) and this is a habit that should be prevented, as feces sometimes contain parvo or other parasitic life. Talk to your vet,... Mon, 11 Apr 2005 12:19:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19066 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19063 My German Shepherd just had puppies, is there any different food I should feed her to help her produce milk?<br /><br />If anything, keeping up her protein intake will help with keeping up the strength to do all that nursing, and also keeping her hydrated. I am sure mommy wouldn&#039;t hate a raw piece of steak (2 or 3 oz) each day. There is a reason she eats the placenta. Really, anything else, (vitamin... Mon, 11 Apr 2005 12:06:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19063 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19062 How can I stop stress related hair loss?<br /><br />I have never heard of stress related hair loss, unless you are physically pulling your hair out. If it is pattern hair loss, that is probably more of a genetic issue. As there is no information as to the rate of hair loss, this could simply be a issue of bad shampoo. If it is socially... Mon, 11 Apr 2005 11:56:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19062 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19061 My car "jumps" (very high rev to very low rev, then back again) when changing gears during acceleration. My car is a 1996 230 (automatic). What could be the problem?<br /><br />Definitely the transmission slipping - ensure that the A/T fluids are full and not burned - it should be a very, very light reddish color. Otherwise, places that change oil will often be able to change A/T fluids (substantially more) but it often isn&#039;t much harder than changing the oil.... Mon, 11 Apr 2005 11:39:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19061 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19059 I have 2 outdoor lamp posts, that are identical, on either side of my walkway. One blows lightbulbs just about every other day and the other one is fine. What could be the problem?<br /><br />The fact that one bulb is fine indicates that they are either running parallel, or on different circuits altogether. Assuming that the blown bulb is truly burnt-out but otherwise undamaged, identical to the working bulb, and that both lights are activated by a single switch, there may be an... Mon, 11 Apr 2005 11:32:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19059 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19056 My 18 year old daughter lives with me. She has a job and has never paid for rent or bills. I got laid off, so she has to help out and everytime I say something she doesn't like she says she wants her money back. What should I do?<br /><br />Have her sign a lease like any renter - it gives you both rights, and establishes a beginning point for tracking any and all reciepts/expenses. Possession is really more than 9/10ths of the law - once she gives you money in good faith, it really is yours, and she has no legal right in the... Mon, 11 Apr 2005 11:12:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/19056 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18759 My car has leather and suede seats. How do I get dirt and mud out of the suede?<br /><br />There are various shoe cleaners that will work just fine in cleaning suede. The Army desert combat boots are very much like suede (Fleshout Leather) - most shoe stores carry suede cleaner. Thu, 07 Apr 2005 10:29:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18759 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18758 My best friend is also my ex. We dated for four years and I want him back, but I don't want to risk the friendship. How should I tell him?<br /><br />I don&#039;t think that revealing that you have a physical attraction is overtly dangerous to a friendship - but this is something that doesn&#039;t necessarily need to be put into words. If you want someone, all you have to do is concentrate on eye-time . . . establishing and maintaining eye... Thu, 07 Apr 2005 10:22:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18758 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18753 My 1990 Volvo 740 GL vibrates, mostly in decelleration, or at 4000 RPMs at 45 MPH. It seems to shift smoothly. Could this be a transmission problem? Or the motor mounts?<br /><br />If it was the motor mounts, it would be likely to vibrate while idling. And the most common transmission problem would be slippage - my guess would be the wheel bearings - also, if you use brake pads faster than manufacturer specs, there may be a problem with the anti-lock brakes engaging... Thu, 07 Apr 2005 09:54:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18753 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18752 My muffler is in the middle of the car with a straight pipe running to the rear. What is this exhaust system called and is there a reason why Volvo designed that way?<br /><br />You might wish to verify what you are calling a muffler - what you may be looking at is the catalytic converter, which is usually just forward of the middle of the car. But it isn&#039;t clear whether the car is diesel or not. Thu, 07 Apr 2005 09:47:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18752 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18751 I have a fuel injected Volvo and I ran out of gas. I put gas in (5 gallons), but it still won't start. Do I need to re-prime the injectors? How do I do that?<br /><br />It is more likely that the fuel pump has failed. If you haven&#039;t determined a solution to this, a simple test is to disconnect the connection from the fuel pump AT the fuel-filter, and have a friend try to start the car for a very brief moment - and shut off the very moment that fuel squirts... Thu, 07 Apr 2005 09:42:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18751 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17896 What causes Saturn's hundreds of rings to be distinguishably separate?<br /><br />The question is not how the rings were created, but why they are separated into hundreds of distinguishable rings. The rings are obviously very planar, and the moons of Saturn not necessarily so - if anything, the moons would do more to &quot;mix it up&quot; and make the rings &quot;wavy.&quot;... Mon, 28 Mar 2005 09:56:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17896 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17694 Why did the process of evolution allow for the humans to feel pain?<br /><br />Pain is nothing more than a sensory signal to the brain indicating an abnormal physiological condition. Almost all living things feel pain; only humans have the means of describing pain. Thu, 24 Mar 2005 14:55:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17694 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17692 How does the discovery of the fossil skull nicknamed "Toumaï," found in Chad, complicate our theories on human evolution?<br /><br />No. An interesting fact is that if you took the bones of a modern person from Oslo, Norway, and compared them with the bones of a modern person from Korea, a first-year anthropology student could tell the difference between them. However, if you were to take bones from a few million years ago... Thu, 24 Mar 2005 14:49:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17692 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17691 Why didn't men evolve to have no facial hair?<br /><br />Give it time - but as to women not having facial hair, it is simple breeding. Men probably sought out women with as little facial hair as possible (tens of thousands of years ago), and over hundreds of generations, those with more hair were less likely to mate and carry the gene. There are... Thu, 24 Mar 2005 14:42:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17691 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17690 When writing a letter to appeal a college admissions decision, should the letter be concise or long and heartfelt?<br /><br />Depending on your college, most college staff are of a particular political nature - if it is a conservative college, several paragraphs of conciseness and one paragraph of heartfelt is a good ratio. If it is a liberal college, one sentence of conciseness is all that is needed to precede several... Thu, 24 Mar 2005 14:31:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17690 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17551 I cheated on my girlfriend and regret it. Since then, she's been spying on me, she got my e-mail passwords, has read my diary, and has been going through my things. Do I deserve this or is this crossing the line?<br /><br />It is crossing the line - first and foremost in any relationship is respect of privacy. If she is doing this now, she will be doing it for the rest of your life. She doesn&#039;t have a right to &quot;investigate&quot; you, as while what you did was unfair and immature, it is not a crime. ... Mon, 21 Mar 2005 13:33:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17551 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17550 My girl cheated on me before we were in love. Now we are, but how can I trust her not to cheat again?<br /><br />Depends on your definition of love, or &quot;in love.&quot; Often, love is confused for a sense of dependency. If she had sexual relations with you before you were both &quot;in love,&quot; then it is logically deduced that she has little problem having sexual relations with those she... Mon, 21 Mar 2005 13:29:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17550 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17548 My boyfriend split up with me because I cheated on him twice. I really do love him, and I would never cheat on him again, but he won't take me back. What can I do?<br /><br />Agreed. You are being primitive - there is nothing noble or desirable about your actions. Your root cause is a unjustified low self-esteem. If you feel that sex is the primary way to gain friends and popularity, you got us guys ALL WRONG. The men you slept with are not your friends, they are... Mon, 21 Mar 2005 13:21:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17548 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17547 When one partner cheats in a marriage, what should you do?<br /><br />If you are asking, you haven&#039;t been married for very long. The common actions range from aggressive acceptance to complete denial. Once you have been married for 15 or more years, it isn&#039;t about the actual cheating anymore as it is the honesty within your friendship. If you love... Mon, 21 Mar 2005 13:10:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17547 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17544 My girlfriend of one year recently told me that she cheated on me early in our relationship. She said it was before we were in love and she regrets it. Should I trust her?<br /><br />It all depends on the context of her claim . . . if she simply offered the statement as opposed to having a conversation that revealed the information, there may be alterior motives in her explanation. If you understand double-speak, this may be an indication that she is actively shopping for... Mon, 21 Mar 2005 13:03:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17544 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17543 My ex slept around and wasn't there for me during my pregnancy, but now he wants to spend time with me. Should I forgive him and trust that he is being sincere?<br /><br />Sure, AFTER HE PAYS! You would be doing yourself a serious injustice if you were to accept being second place, or last resort. And trust me, if you were in a relationship and had a child from him, you can trust your instincts on their sincerity. Don&#039;t delude yourself into seeing... Mon, 21 Mar 2005 12:52:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17543 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17541 My boyfriend admitted to cheating when I caught him with explicit SMSs on his cellphone. He says "she's not worth it", so why did he do it? How can I get past this and forgive him?<br /><br />Sometimes men go too far in acting on their fantisies. While there is nothing you can do to change his past behaviors, you need to look at the root cause of his messages. If the cheating involved a period of intense physical contact, don&#039;t take this personally - it is his addiction, his... Mon, 21 Mar 2005 12:46:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17541 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17538 My girlfriend told me that she cheated on one of her exes. Does that mean she is going to cheat on me too?<br /><br />Fortunately, we as noble creatures often learn from our errors. Why she found it necessary to express this to you is questionable. I have often found that when people offer extraneous information, it is in part laying the foundation for the elementary formulation of a plan or idea. I worked... Mon, 21 Mar 2005 12:33:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17538 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17537 My ex cheated on me once but she says she loves me and I really love her and want her back. Should I trust her?<br /><br />This is one of the more forgivable offenses, as modern culture has diminished the intimacy of the act. It is, in fact, the least intimate sexual act a person can engage in. But it does indicate a deeper issue in impersonal and unattached behaviors. For someone to unnecessarily engage in this... Mon, 21 Mar 2005 12:26:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17537 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17535 My boyfriend asked me if I ever cheated on him and I told him that I had. It was only once and two weeks after we started dating. How can I regain his trust?<br /><br />It takes a long time, and may actually never be resolved. It isn&#039;t a matter of forgiveness, but a biological survival instinct that makes sure our offspring are from our genetics. A lot of men are unable to handle the stress and doubt of the questionability of their children. It... Mon, 21 Mar 2005 12:19:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17535 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17533 Why are humans the only mammals walking on two legs?<br /><br />Assumptions: Those who could see farther were more likely to acquire food, thus, standing up increased the human&#039;s range of hunting and gathering - to which we are the undisputed world champions of hunting/gathering. Also, by standing up, in increases the body size, making for a more... Mon, 21 Mar 2005 12:00:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17533 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17529 Why do farts smell worse in a hot bath or shower?<br /><br />Ah, the great question of our times. . . H2O, in the form of water vapor, easily attaches to methane molecules by the chlorine atom, or the sulfur released from bacteria, making the foul smell more readily attach to the nostril lining, subsequently sustaining the odor longer than in a dry... Mon, 21 Mar 2005 11:47:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17529 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17526 My boyfriend refers to me as his 'friend' when he talks to his ex-girlfriend, who has since married. He acknowledges to her that he's "seeing someone," but we've been dating for 2.5 years. Does this seem weird to anyone else?<br /><br />Yes, strange. Subconsciously, he still has feelings for this ex-girlfriend - and the question is why are they still in a relationship? It&#039;s likely that her marriage is in trouble (a successful wife should be wise enough to let go of her previous partners), and there is sufficient reason to... Mon, 21 Mar 2005 11:32:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17526 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17524 My boyfriend's kid is so self-centered, is it my duty to step in and "mother" him since his mother fails at raising him?<br /><br />Being self-centered as a young boy is a natural defense mechanism - and what he says, and what he really believes, are very different. This would not be betraying your illusionary children so have positive and nurturing behaviors towards someone not of your &quot;bloodline.&quot; It... Mon, 21 Mar 2005 11:16:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17524 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17518 I have been dating a single dad seriously but haven't met his daughter or her mother. He says he wants to keep his two lives separate. Is it healthy to lead a double life like this?<br /><br />A factor may be simple logistics - if the daughter and mother are in a different city, then it is understandable that the father wants to portray the &quot;your the only one&quot; for his daughter. It is also worthy of consideration that the father has no custodial rights, and if he was... Mon, 21 Mar 2005 10:49:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17518 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17516 How do you handle a child that is not yours and that you totally dislike? He is a brat and only thinks about himself. I have even told my boyfriend I cannot stand his kid.<br /><br />It isn&#039;t quite fair for an adult to dislike a child. You are the smart, wise, and experienced person of the two . . . why would you consider that the boy needs to make the first positive move towards a healthy relationship? The boy sees you as a problem - you are the division symbol in... Mon, 21 Mar 2005 10:34:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17516 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17474 What are 'good' answers to give if one wants a good report from the psychologist on a Rorschach (inkblot) test?<br /><br />The point of the test is to reveal what meaning you give to something obviously without meaning. They don&#039;t have a correct answer, but some particular detail should fire a neural pathway to a verbal response. Simply say the first thing that comes to your mind. This can be invaluable... Sun, 20 Mar 2005 14:25:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17474 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17473 What are the signs and symptoms of schizophrenia? If you think someone may have it, how do you encourage them to get help?<br /><br />I have experience working with schitzophrenia, and I have studied it, and can give you symptoms, but I don&#039;t entirely subscribe to the medical definitions. Consider that we don&#039;t really have a brain, but we have two - the right and left hemispheres. Oddly enough, these two brains... Sun, 20 Mar 2005 14:12:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17473 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17471 Why is it that I get embarassed and turn bright red when I speak to literally anyone? How can I cure this? Could a psychiatrist help?<br /><br />The reason your face turns bright red is because you are engaging in a fight-or-flight mode. I have the same problem, and I know it is because of the tremendous pressure in relating the sum of who I am in the next few moments. It&#039;s like being told to give a speech to a group of people... Sun, 20 Mar 2005 13:56:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17471 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17468 What does it mean to be passive-aggressive?<br /><br />Passive Aggressive - the condition where a person conceals high levels of expressive energy. This results in abuse that is carefully calculated to be borderline tolerable and non-confrontational. It is the result of an unresolved perception of injustice or unfairness, and a fear of being... Sun, 20 Mar 2005 13:43:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17468 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17464 What does it mean to be manic-depressive?<br /><br />Clinically, 4 episodes per year would diagnose manic-depressive - however, in many cases, a person could have 4 episodes per day and still appear functional. It&#039;s like an old vinyl record with a bad needle, sliding between a happy song and a sad one. Aside from the slew of medications... Sun, 20 Mar 2005 13:21:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17464 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17463 What does it mean to be "bipolar"?<br /><br />What it means is that the person has a tendency to overwork their neurotransmitters, causing exhaustion. To recognize the core of the problem, there isn&#039;t a bi-polar person out there that I am aware of that wouldn&#039;t want to keep the manic part, and get rid of the depressive part.... Sun, 20 Mar 2005 13:08:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17463 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17460 What are the differences between adult ADD and manic bi-polar depression?<br /><br />When a person takes pain medication frequently over a long period, the parts of the brain which produce these chemicals naturally diminish and cease to work - the natural painkiller factory has been &quot;outsourced.&quot; Sometimes, other factories will try to compensate, such as the adrenal... Sun, 20 Mar 2005 12:49:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17460 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17459 What foods or supplements are scientifically proven to boost seratonin levels?<br /><br />Serotonin&#039;s primary duty is to constrict vascular pathways, and is also a neurotransmitter. The protein is tryptamine, which can be found in health food stores. But your body has no shortage of the necessary elements to produce serotonin; it is naturally found in great quantities in your... Sun, 20 Mar 2005 12:34:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17459 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17458 Do people with dementia remember their hallucinations?<br /><br />Dementia is not necessarily associated with hallucinations - it is a memory impairment disorder. So as such, it is likely that if they are also having hallucinations, they remember them inaccurately. Symptoms of dementia are deterioration of language function, inability to execute motor... Sun, 20 Mar 2005 12:05:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17458 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17457 What is a nervous breakdown?<br /><br />The other answers are valid, but there are physical &quot;nerve&quot; events taking place causing many of the symptoms of mood disorders. The brain is a factory of chemical production, and when the brain reaches a chemical equilibrium (i.e. no pain), then it knows which chemicals to... Sun, 20 Mar 2005 11:44:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17457 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17305 Why don't rebound relationships work?<br /><br />Rebound relationships do not work because the person rebounding has a need for you, not a want. Once he/she has what they need, then they start shopping around for what they really want. Thu, 17 Mar 2005 17:47:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17305 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17304 How long should you date before considering marriage?<br /><br />The moment that you are sufficiently certain that you wish to raise children with your mate. As you get older, however, certainty becomes elusive. Thu, 17 Mar 2005 17:45:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17304 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17303 My boyfriend's ex is calling and telling him she still loves him. What should I do?<br /><br />She&#039;s an ex for a good reason. Don&#039;t worry about it AT ALL! Your boyfriend is enjoying the attention, and if you love him, let him! That would make you the &quot;cool&quot; one, and his ex, the uncool one. Besides, that is pretty narcissistic to be chasing a person already in a... Thu, 17 Mar 2005 17:44:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17303 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17302 Since I've become pregnant, my boyfriend has become a totally different person. He doesn't seem happy about the situation. What should I do?<br /><br />Having a child brings a person face-to-face with their own mortality. It&#039;s like waking up and finding your self old. But it is part of his maturing into the man he will be for the rest of his life. If you want to help him get through this, don&#039;t worry about it. Worrying, talking... Thu, 17 Mar 2005 17:38:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17302 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17300 How important is intellectual compatibility in a relationship? Do most people look for mates that are of similar intelligence to themselves?<br /><br />I disagree that intellectual compatibility is that important. Sometimes, it is better to have someone in your life that keeps aware of all the things you don&#039;t care about, and vice versa. By having two entirely different mindsets approaching a problem, you have two points of view to find a... Thu, 17 Mar 2005 17:31:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17300 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17299 I’ve had 3 dates with a girl and we had sex once. I like her but I'm not really sure about a long-term relationship. Is it too early to be thinking like this? Should I just take things as they come or should I be forthright with her now?<br /><br />In such a complex society, nothing concerning interpersonal relationships is that simple. Empiricly speaking, having sex, for most primates, is a physiological/psychological commitment to procreate. For the lower species, there are no social stigmas for having multiple sexual partners, as it is... Thu, 17 Mar 2005 17:23:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17299 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17289 Besides rotating parts of the ship, what other ways could a spacecraft create artificial gravity?<br /><br />Acceleration, or velcro. Thu, 17 Mar 2005 16:01:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17289 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17234 Is it possible to extract DNA from dinosaur remains?<br /><br />In is nearly impossible, unless the tissue sample has been somehow preserved from exposure - (such as amber) - unprotected DNA strands break apart relatively quickly, especially in a geological timeframe. Wed, 16 Mar 2005 18:48:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17234 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17233 My 1996 Nissan 4 cyl. truck has 150K miles, and has engine knock around 2000rpm. The book says ignition timing, but what else might cause this?<br /><br />Most likely, exhaust is blocked - catalytic converter, possibly, if there is &quot;stuttering.&quot; and general loss of power. Otherwise, sticky valve covers, - they are fairly cheap to replace, but require pulling the cylinder head cover off and pulling the crankshaft. It is really easy if... Wed, 16 Mar 2005 18:42:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17233 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17231 My boyfriend's ex-girlfriend wants to move into the building next to his and he still talks to her. Should I be concerned?<br /><br />It may simply be convenience of location. Simply remember that they aren&#039;t together, you are together. Ex-girlfriends/boyfriends are ex&#039;s for a very good reason. Wed, 16 Mar 2005 18:35:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17231 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17230 My girlfriend stopped answering my calls while out drinking with her friend and 3 guys. She said she couldn't remember the reason why she didn't answer my calls. She swore she didn't cheat. Should I believe her?<br /><br />You already know the answer to this question by now. However, if you have ever went out drinking with your buddies and a girl, nobody ever gets the girl. See &quot;A Beautiful Mind&quot; for the logic behind this phenomenon. If she went out with one guy, then concern would be logical. Wed, 16 Mar 2005 18:32:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17230 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17226 Why do companies offer rebates instead of just selling something at a lower price?<br /><br />Three reasons - FIRST is that the time between the purchase and the rebate can be several weeks, time in which the money is in the company&#039;s account gaining interest. This may seem insignificant, but to a company that may sell hundreds of thousands of units, this can be quite substantial.... Wed, 16 Mar 2005 18:28:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17226 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17225 Will my fish get bigger if I put them in a larger tank?<br /><br />Of course it depends on the species, but it is a well known occurance that goldfish will get very large depending on the space available to them, to the extent of several times larger than what is traditionally considered a normal sized goldfish. Wed, 16 Mar 2005 18:20:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17225 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17218 Is it possible that there is another Earth somewhere in the universe?<br /><br />Earth like planets may be more common than expected - the real catch is having a planetary system similiar to ours - (inwards of gas giants, a planet within the &quot;sweet spot&quot; orbit, roughly earth&#039;s size (stronger or weaker gravity would cause different atmospheric configurations) -... Wed, 16 Mar 2005 16:05:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17218 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17217 If the universe is infinite is it possible that there is more then one "Big Bang" in existence and we just haven't been able to see past our local one yet?<br /><br />My conception of the Big Bang is that the universe is infinite inwards as much as outwards - the universe may not be expanding, but we may be shrinking, giving a static space the impression of expansion from our relative point of view. And it is shrinking at the speed of light - A true... Wed, 16 Mar 2005 15:55:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17217 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17216 Is it true that hot water freezes faster than water at room temperature? If so, why?<br /><br />Yes, hot water freezes faster - because higher temperatures trap gasses in the water, there is more surface area within the water to convect heat away. Wed, 16 Mar 2005 15:45:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17216 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17215 How much electricity does a computer left on all the time consume?<br /><br />Wattage is simply calculated by multiplying voltage by amperage. Look on the back of your system, and it will say how many amps the system uses. Often, it will also provide the wattage. For instance, the back of a ViewSonic E220 is 2.5A at 120V - ~300 Watts/Hr. An average rate is 10 cents per... Wed, 16 Mar 2005 15:23:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17215 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17214 Sometimes my Xbox makes a weird grinding sound at startup. What is it?<br /><br />Check the cd and see if any new scratches are being made. The distance between the laser lens and the cd surface may be too close, causing the two objects to attempt to occupy the same space at the same time. In addition, the laser lens is magnetically positioned, which makes a dull... Wed, 16 Mar 2005 15:06:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17214 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17213 My Xbox doesn't spin discs correctly. The disc spins for a while, then it dies and doesn't restart, and I get a Dirty or Non-system disc error. How can I fix this?<br /><br />Most likely, it is either a misadjusted or dirty lens on the cd-player. If using a cd-cleaner doesn&#039;t alleviate the problem somewhat, and the drive begins to make a muffled thumping sound, what is happening is the head is not finding the data where it should be on the cd, and the head is... Wed, 16 Mar 2005 15:04:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17213 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17212 When I turn on my Xbox, it makes a whistling sound. It's annoying, but it still plays. What could this be?<br /><br />In some cases, especially with rented games, a security label is added to the cd - this most often causes a high pitch whine when the disk is accessed. Wed, 16 Mar 2005 14:58:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17212