http://www.answerbag.com/profile/24080 New Answerbag answers from Anon Tue, 29 May 2012 07:08:52 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 07:08:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/326752 If you're an atheist, will you still say things like "Oh My God!" and what not?<br /><br />Some don&#039;t, or try not to, but in general I would say that many (maybe most) atheists do use phrases like that. Even for theists, many of those type of phrases (like &quot;God forbid!&quot;, &quot;[God] Bless you!&quot; and &quot;God d--- it!&quot;)aren&#039;t taken literally and are just... Sun, 28 Jan 2007 12:26:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/326752 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/276232 What's the worst thing a person can say to someone who has just lost a loved one?<br /><br />I went to a funeral for a member of my husband&#039;s family and the preacher used it as a way to preach very condescendingly about hellfire and people gone astray. Being non-Christian (and not knowing who if anyone there knew) it was very uncomfortable for my husband and me, to say the least.... Mon, 15 Jan 2007 11:52:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/276232 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/248475 Is there any practical reason to learn ancient Greek?<br /><br />The practical reason to learn ancient Greek is to be able to read, or at least translate, ancient Greek. For most people, that may be of little or no &quot;practical&quot; use. However, it can be very useful is you want to study ancient Greek literature how it was written, help translate... Sun, 07 Jan 2007 23:27:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/248475 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/248464 Why wasn't Esperanto ever globally adopted as the universal language?<br /><br />Because, believe it or not, people have never needed a universal language. Learning a language is not easy and most people do not learn another language unless they have a pressing need to use it. For most people, there is no need to learn more than one language (i.e. the language of the... Sun, 07 Jan 2007 23:21:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/248464 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/248413 When we say "it is raining," what is IT?<br /><br />It is called the &quot;pleonastic it&quot;. In these sentences, there is no true subject, per se. However, in English all sentences must have an explicit subject. Therefore, in these examples &quot;it&quot; is a dummy pronoun serving as an explicit subject. In &quot;pro-drop&quot; languages... Sun, 07 Jan 2007 22:54:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/248413 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/248358 What does 'my bad' mean, and do Americans use it a lot in both written text and conversations?<br /><br />&quot;My bad&quot; is a very informal way of saying &quot;I was mistaken&quot; or &quot;It was my fault&quot; or (to use the Latin phrase) &quot;mea culpa&quot;. As joeyfg mentioned, it was popularized somewhat by the movie &quot;Clueless&quot;. In my experience, it is still being used but I... Sun, 07 Jan 2007 22:33:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/248358 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/203050 At what age should you start shaving your legs?<br /><br />Whether or not to shave is definitely a personal decision and many choose not to shave at all. However, so long as a girl is responsible enough to shave without hurting herself I see no reason for her to wait past whatever time she starts feeling self-conscious about her legs. This would... Fri, 22 Dec 2006 14:50:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/203050 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/203041 Is organized religion today good or bad?<br /><br />There are certainly a lot of variables involved here that make this a difficult question to answer such as which religion, which denomination, which individuals are involved, etc. All in all, I&#039;m not personally a big fan of organized religion, but I recognize that this may have more to do... Fri, 22 Dec 2006 14:43:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/203041 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/203009 Should a married woman have a "single" account on Myspace?<br /><br />My first reaction is to say no way, but I&#039;m a very open minded person and realize that there are sometimes exceptions. Therefore, I would give her a chance to explain why she has or wants to represent herself as being &quot;single&quot;. Some people do create accounts for fictional... Fri, 22 Dec 2006 14:27:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/203009 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/123589 If homosexuality is banned by most religions, are all homosexuals atheists?<br /><br />Not at all. Sexual orientation in no way determines whether one believes in gods or not, and vice versa. There are homosexuals even in religions where homosexuality is strictly banned, though many decide to stay in the closet and may have conflicting beliefs. However, there are many... Fri, 10 Nov 2006 22:29:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/123589 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/116913 I am writing a thank you note to the director of a major organization. We did meet personally at a small event, but I'm not sure how to sign my thank you note. How should it be signed?<br /><br />Sincerely, -Your Name- Mon, 30 Oct 2006 14:12:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/116913 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/111926 Why are boys so mean to the girls they like?<br /><br />Consider how boys typically treat their male friends. Teasing is a fairly common among boys who are friends and in fact can be a way to show friendship (i.e. by taking turns taking shots at each other verbally or even some physical contact but without it escalating into anything more than play... Fri, 20 Oct 2006 15:13:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/111926 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/107977 What can a man do when a woman he cares about is having menstrual cramps?<br /><br />The first thing he should do is just ask her what he could do to help, since different women are helped by different things and some women might be uncomfortable with some actions. You can certainly make suggestions, but it&#039;s generally a good idea to ask permission before you start touching... Fri, 13 Oct 2006 18:22:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/107977 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/105036 I missed a dose of my antidepressants yesterday and today I feel awful. Is this a normal reaction to have? It was the only dose I've ever missed.<br /><br />Yes, especially with Effexor or Cymbalta. You might take today&#039;s does a bit early, but don&#039;t take two doses instead of one. Sun, 08 Oct 2006 18:28:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/105036 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/103800 What makes swing music swing?<br /><br />In most music, a beat is divided evenly into equal parts whether it is two equal sized eighth notes, or into triplet eighth notes, four sixteenth notes, etc. In swing, though, the first part of the beat is held longer. In other words, the first eighth note of a beat lasts longer than the second... Thu, 05 Oct 2006 21:18:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/103800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/103790 Why can men dress like slobs in public, but if a woman leaves the house without makeup, they are scorned by the slob?<br /><br />This sounds like a personal issue the guy has. No woman should be made to wear makeup just to get out of her house. Perhaps the couple should see a relationship counselor. Thu, 05 Oct 2006 21:03:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/103790 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/103780 When you are using the word "dude" as slang, what does it mean?<br /><br />It can refer to a male or even sometimes a female (generally among young peers in informal contexts). However, it can also mean, &quot;Cool!&quot; or even &quot;That looks awful/painful!&quot; depending on intonation. Thu, 05 Oct 2006 20:53:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/103780 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/103778 Why a 75 year old woman in a train crash fractured several ribs and not a 9 year old girl didn't and what can the doctors do for the 75 year old women.<br /><br />It might of just been luck. In crashes like that it is possible for some people to receive more injuries do to where they sat. However, it is also possible that the woman already had an underlying bone issue such as osteoporosis (which especially affects older women). If I were that woman, I... Thu, 05 Oct 2006 20:49:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/103778 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69188 My mother in law told my children that her dead parents are watching over them at all times. Now my children are afraid to go to sleep. What can I do?<br /><br />Either deny it, or tell your children that they are now angels and they are there to protect them. Wed, 05 Jul 2006 01:46:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69188 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69186 If a healthy, average weight person doesn't eat for a week, how much weight could they expect to lose?<br /><br />Assuming that: your daily caloric needs are about 2000 calories and they stayed that way (i.e. your metabolism didn't slow down, you kept up your normal amount of activity)... You would loose approximately 4 pounds ([2000*7=14000] / 3500 = 4, since 3500 is the number of calories to loose a... Wed, 05 Jul 2006 01:44:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69186 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69183 My family is poor and I don't know if I'll be able to go to a college unless I get a lot of scholarships. Are there on-line places with forms?<br /><br />Yes. One very good place to start is http://www.fastweb.com. Also, go to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ to find out more about federal financial aid. Of course, online scholarships are often easier to find out about, so be prepared to do plenty of leg work to get the money. Ask around town.... Wed, 05 Jul 2006 01:38:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69183 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69180 What is the relationship of my cousin's son to me?<br /><br />First cousin, once removed. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cousin_chart Wed, 05 Jul 2006 01:34:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69180 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69178 When you are singing karaoke are you suppose to sing just like the artist?<br /><br />No, not necessarily. Karaoke is supposed to be fun, and that means that you can do your own thing and play around with songs if you like. Wed, 05 Jul 2006 01:31:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69178 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69174 What is a good, polite way to ask a girlfriend to shave her genitals? Without making her mad or self-conscious?<br /><br />Ask her what she thinks about the subject and/or if she has ever done it. If she seems uncomfortable, don't push her further. If, however, she seems comfortable with the conversation then tell her that you are kind of curious about what it would be like. Again, if she seems uncomfortable at... Wed, 05 Jul 2006 01:23:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69174 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69169 If you were the smartest person on Earth, then what would you invent and why?<br /><br />I'd invent a cure for fibromyalgia. It's partly selfish since I happen to have fibromyalgia and it sucks, but I know that there are millions of other people out there whose lives would be greatly improved by it as well. Wed, 05 Jul 2006 01:10:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69169 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69168 If you could go back in time, 80 years ago, and remain your present age, then what would you do?<br /><br />I'd be a flapper and dance the night away. Wed, 05 Jul 2006 01:07:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69168 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69166 If you could eat as many desserts as you wanted, then what desserts would you eat?<br /><br />Chocolate fudge and chocolate cheesecake would have to be my staples :) Wed, 05 Jul 2006 01:06:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69166 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69165 Help, I'm fat! How do I lose all this excess flab?<br /><br />Definitely consult with your doctor about your weight loss plans, and if your doctor isn't as supportive as he or she should be, get a different doctor (sad to say, but some docs seem to care less) If you are serious about loosing weight, join your local gym and if possible hire a personal... Wed, 05 Jul 2006 01:05:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69165 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69162 Help! My wife wants to divorce me. Should I get a divorce, or try to mend it?<br /><br />Try marriage counseling. If she already wants a divorce it can't hurt, right? Of course, you can't force her to go, but you might be able to strike a good deal whereby you won't contest the divorce if she puts forth the effort and goes to counseling. Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:59:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69162 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69160 Help! My wife calls me a big slab of flab. Should I tolerate this, or dump her?<br /><br />Whatever your weight, you should not tolerate verbal abuse. Dumping her is hopefully not the only option, though. Consider going to marriage counseling (go alone at first if need be) to help repair your relationship. And meanwhile, take John's advice and join a gym - not for her, but for... Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:57:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69160 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69159 I recently had an extramarital affair with a woman 20 years my senior, should I tell my current wife, or just divorce her and marry my true love? I'm 60!<br /><br />If those are your two options, then either way you should tell your current wife. If you do divorce her, she should at least know why. Call me a skeptic, but how do you know this new woman is your true love? Most people seem to think that the person they marry is their &quot;true... Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:54:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69159 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69156 What is the least effective way to kill a spider?<br /><br />Pray to Cthulhu to destroy it. Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:48:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69156 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69154 Can anyone who is experiance, and knows what they are talking about give me their screenname...to help me out with my sex life wonders and advice and everything?<br /><br />If you are looking for one on one advice, you might consider talking to someone in a chatroom. On this site, people post their questions for all to see and answer. If someone has given you their screen name and helped you out, then good for you. However, you might have better luck posting all... Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:45:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69154 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69151 I am a 25 year old female with what I would consider major concentration issues. I genuinely think I need a perscription for adderall (I have taken it before without a perscription, and I know thats never a good idea but it helped me so much with college<br /><br />See a psychologist to get tested. But don't mention that you used Adderall before illegally. You don't want to be labeled a drug abuser from the start. Your doc will probably start you on something a bit lighter. Give it a shot for a month or two, then ask for something tougher if you still... Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:38:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69151 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69150 Why does my cat bite me sometimes?<br /><br />Unless he is hissing, I would guess that he is just trying to play. Cats play rough with each other - and they can take it better because their fur helps protect them. However, since we are more sensitive it's a bad habit that you should certainly break him of by refusing to play with him when... Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:35:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69150 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69147 What does 'hiatus' mean?<br /><br />From the American Heritage Dictionary: &quot;NOUN: pl. hi&Acirc;&middot;a&Acirc;&middot;tus&Acirc;&middot;es or hiatus 1. A gap or interruption in space, time, or continuity; a break: &quot;We are likely to be disconcerted by . . . hiatuses of thought&quot; (Edmund Wilson). 2.... Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:29:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69147 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69146 What's the best way to cool down on a hot day?<br /><br />Drink plenty of cool (not too cold) water, stay indoors or in the shade, use air conditioning or fans, use cooling misters or go swimming, and just relax. Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:27:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69146 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69144 I am a 33-year-old female weighing in at less than 100 pounds. I have worked all my life to gain weight, but nothing has worked so far. I eat quite a bit and work out too. Any suggestions?<br /><br />Not knowing your height, I don't know if you really are underweight - or how drastically. However, if your BMI (body mass index) is lower than 20% you should see a doctor, or at the very least a nutritionist (and then a doctor if your diet is fine). Remember to eat plenty of calories (though... Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:25:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69144 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69138 My boyfriend and I are away at home for college (2 different states).. what's the longest anyone has gone without talking to their boyfriend or girlfriend, by choice? Did you ignore their phone calls or what?<br /><br />You shouldn't ignore their calls anymore than you would ignore them in person - unless you really are too busy to answer the phone, or it is an inappropriate time (like family dinners). I don't think anyone has recorded the longest a couple has gone without talking by choice, but I wouldn't... Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:14:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69138 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69135 How can one not seem like a virgin during your first time with a girl?<br /><br />Make her the center of your attention. Focus on her, her needs, pleasuring her (ask her what she likes, we women all have different turn ons). Not only does it take the focus off of you, but she will think that you are an excellent lover. And if that wasn't enough, you'll last longer if you... Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:08:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69135 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69133 My boyfriend looks at porn- \"the hardcore stuff\", and I\'ve let him know that I don\'t like it, but I haven\'t asked him to stop... yet. We are both 18- I feel like I need to give him a little time to grow up, possibly grow out of it... dumb idea?<br /><br />It's pretty normal for guys to look at porn and although tastes change, you shouldn't bet on him growing out of it. If it bothers you to watch, then insist that he only watch it when you are not around. If you are bothered by the idea that he watches it at all, you may be out of luck. He could... Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:03:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69133 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69131 Did I have an early miscarriage if i got my period and my pelvis and abdomen hurt? My period was less than usual but still lasted 5 days.<br /><br />Unless you know that you were pregnant, my guess would be that it was just regular period cramps. They can vary in severity from time to time. Tue, 04 Jul 2006 23:57:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69131 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69130 What would have happened if Microsoft designed the iPod packaging?<br /><br />The screen would be blue on a regular basis and there would be a billion dollar anti-virus industry to protect them. Tue, 04 Jul 2006 23:55:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69130 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69129 I had taken my pill @ 11:00 the night before. today my boyfriend had sex at 9 pm and i ended up taking my pill 3 hours later than normal, @ 2:00 am. What are the odds? I am on the regular 2 hormone pill, tri nessa<br /><br />So long as you are on the 2 hormone pill, you are probably fine. I took mine 15 hours late once and my doc said I didn't have anything to worry about. Tue, 04 Jul 2006 23:52:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69129 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69128 Why does it rain?<br /><br />What goes up, must come down. Water evaporates up, then condenses down. Tue, 04 Jul 2006 23:49:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69128 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69126 Why are some people rude; while others are polite?<br /><br />Polite people know that being polite is a good strategy for long term success when dealing with others. By practicing politeness, you improve your chances of people wanting to help you in return. Furthermore, many people are polite because they empathize with others. Rude people feel that... Tue, 04 Jul 2006 23:48:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69126 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69125 Can guinea pigs fly?<br /><br />Maybe when pigs fly. --------------- Yeah, yeah, give me a break. It&#039;s just an expression. Short answer, no. Tue, 04 Jul 2006 23:42:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69125 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69124 My boyfriend and I aren't going to see each other for a month and a half; we're home for the summer. And we sometimes go days without talking when I call he doesn't answer sometimes. Is this ok? How long has anyone gone w/o talking to their other?<br /><br />It's quite ok to go awhile without talking. Remember, long distance relationships predate telephone/email by thousands and thousands of years. In fact, you might find that it is better to talk only once every few days or once a week since that way you have more to really talk about and you... Tue, 04 Jul 2006 23:37:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69124 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69122 i want to know what product helps minimize or disappear the acne scars that i have in my face thanx<br /><br />Mederma helps somewhat. Tue, 04 Jul 2006 23:31:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69122 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69121 Why doesn't everybody just build their buildings underground, where there's much more room?<br /><br />In some parts of the world (like Florida), the water table is quite high and so underground buildings can be prone to leaks. Tue, 04 Jul 2006 23:30:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69121 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69120 when i lifting weights.. will 1 rep be enough as lifting weights with 8 reps. 1 rep more weight 8 reps lower weight<br /><br />No. You should try to do between 8 and 12 reps for each machine or exercise. Use whatever weight that you can do 8 to 12 reps with and stop at that point when you feel like your muscles are going to give out (just slightly). Tue, 04 Jul 2006 23:29:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69120 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69119 What should I do if my parents aren't fond of the guys I choose to be with?<br /><br />Certainly consider their advice, but if you feel that you and your parents can't agree on whom you should date, agree to disagree. Just be patient and hope that your boyfriend does prove to be right for you and that they can see that. If they don't, just remember that it is more important for... Tue, 04 Jul 2006 23:25:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69119 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69118 my girlfriend is pregnant,but dont know who the dad will be..we had sex on new years day and she conceive on jan 3rd. what is the chances its my baby.<br /><br />It is certainly possible. The chances depend on how many other guys she slept with, though. Tue, 04 Jul 2006 23:20:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69118 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69117 whats the absolute FASTEST way of losing weight i mean rapid fast ??<br /><br />If you already had the appointment scheduled - surgery (either liposuction or full-blown skin removal depending on severity). If you don't care that you are not loosing fat, diaretics and laxatives (but since you are not loosing fat it's not only unhealthy but also pretty pointless if you are... Tue, 04 Jul 2006 23:19:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/69117 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66682 Is it normal to forget what classes you took in college last year?<br /><br />Maybe. I can't always remember all the classes I took last semester, and while that doesn't it make it normal, it makes me think that it is probably not too abnormal. If you can't remember any of the classes you took, I'd call that a bad sign. But if you took a lot of classes, you've been in... Sun, 25 Jun 2006 17:16:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/66682 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/62327 How do I stop my daughter from getting married until she finishes college?<br /><br />Theoretically, you could try to bribe her. I don't recommend it, though, if you want to maintain a good relationship with her. Tell her your concerns (Why do you want her to wait? Is it about the specific guy?), but ultimately, you can't help but let her make her own decisions - mistakes or... Fri, 02 Jun 2006 16:58:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/62327 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/60821 How can I improve my sense of balance?<br /><br />Take yoga classes and/or pilates (especially if you use one of the big pilates balls you can sit or lay on). My favorite yoga postures for standing balance are the tree and the eagle. You can find more information about them and other poses online or from yoga books if you don't have the time... Thu, 25 May 2006 19:06:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/60821 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/60818 Does pus oozing from a recent piercing indicate an infection?<br /><br />It might. If there is also redness you probably should go back to your piercer and ask them to take a look and see what they recommend. Do NOT use peroxide unless instructed to do so by a professional. Peroxide and alcohol can damage your skin as it tries to heal, causing even more problems. Thu, 25 May 2006 18:52:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/60818 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/60817 Is it better to wait until you're older and done growing to get a belly button piercing?<br /><br />Yes, wait. A piercing that looks good now might not look good when you are done growing. Thu, 25 May 2006 18:48:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/60817 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/60816 Can I still get my belly button pierced if I don't have a flat belly?<br /><br />Yes. In fact, if your belly is really flat you might not even be able to get a good piercing. Thu, 25 May 2006 18:44:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/60816 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/60815 How can I convince my parents to let me get my belly button pierced?<br /><br />As someone who has had their belly pierced, I do not recommend it to minors. Nor do I recommend it to adults who have not thoroughly examined the very real and common risks (such as scarring, rejection, and infection), what is required to help it heal, and the very long healing time. Navel... Thu, 25 May 2006 18:41:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/60815 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52702 Is wine always a good house-warming gift?<br /><br />Unless you know that the person drinks wine (and hopefully what their tastes are), I&#039;d say it&#039;s generally a bad idea to give wine. Many people don&#039;t drink wine because of religion, tastes, problems with addiction, weight-watching, and so on. And even if they do drink, many people... Tue, 11 Apr 2006 12:02:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52702 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51987 I want to include a photo in my online dating profile, but I'm afraid of it being used inappropriately. How can I guard against this?<br /><br />Honestly, you are not going to find a satisfactory way of doing this (assuming by &quot;inappropriately&quot; you mean saved/copied for use elsewhere) since no matter what you do to the coding of the page, the view can just print a screen shot and rescan it (or something way easier). If you are... Sat, 08 Apr 2006 13:30:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51987 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51747 Can I use candles for lighting at a group dinner party, or is that too romantic for the occasion?<br /><br />Yes, but don&#039;t use them as the only lighting or else you might risk making the event seem too romantic. Fri, 07 Apr 2006 10:15:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51747 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50275 Do multilingual people think in different languages all the time?<br /><br />Not all the time, but as a multilingual person I can say that yes, I do sometimes switch back and forth. Fri, 31 Mar 2006 17:18:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50275 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49373 If a man says he loves you, why would he abuse you?<br /><br />Maybe you should be asking: &quot;If a man abuses you, why would he say he loves you?&quot; In that case, it&#039;s because he gets a kick out of hurting you and wants to keep you around to do it some more (afterall, not just any person would let themselves be abused). I get the feeling that you... Fri, 24 Mar 2006 15:04:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49373 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49353 If I'm wearing black pants and blue shirt, is it okay to wear brown shoes?<br /><br />It&#039;s always hard to tell without seeing, but if I were you I&#039;d go with black shoes. Fri, 24 Mar 2006 12:01:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49353 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49251 My cat seems to be mad at me when I arrive home after being at work all day. She goes into the living room and faces the wall for hours. Is she really mad at me?<br /><br />Probably. Cats, while they might try to convince you otherwise, really do love getting attention. And they can get very bored if left alone all day. You might consider getting her a friend. It definitively helped with my cat. It can get addictive, though, since we ended up getting a third... Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:12:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49251 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49055 i have severe cramps during menstruation. Can this be due to fibroids?<br /><br />Definitely. But there could be other causes as well such as endometriosis. So, you should probably play it safe and see a gynecologist - especially if it&#039;s causing you problems. The good news is that fibroids usually don&#039;t need to be removed and can be treated with hormones... Tue, 21 Mar 2006 20:26:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49055 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49053 I just got my navel pierced and I'm going to the beach in about 2 weeks. Will saltwater from the ocean infect the piercing?<br /><br />Play it safe and don&#039;t swim until your piercing is fully healed. While salt water is generally safer than fresh water for piercings, there could still be things floating around in it that could irritate or infect the piercing. I think my piercer told me not to swim for about 6 or 8 weeks,... Tue, 21 Mar 2006 20:20:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49053 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47904 Can a woman become pregnant through oral or anal sex?<br /><br />No. Sperm have to get up the vagina, through the uterus, up the fallopian tubes, to the egg. Neither the stomach nor the intestines provide access to the egg. ---- As Jervinator said, that does assume no spillage. Sperm-to-egg contact is still highly unlikely through oral spillage, but... Wed, 15 Mar 2006 12:48:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47904 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47328 How do I explain to a child why it's important to take a bath or shower?<br /><br />Most kids don&#039;t care much about &quot;hygeine&quot; and &quot;germs&quot;, at least, not in the same way we adults do. They are just abstract concepts to them. Focus instead on things he (or she) can see and smell. Remind the child that others might not want to play with him if he smells... Sat, 11 Mar 2006 17:53:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47328 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47187 How can the cabbage soup diet assist in weight loss?<br /><br />Cabbage is filling but very low in calories. Fri, 10 Mar 2006 17:25:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47187 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47186 How would one go about having a bathroom installed in an attic?<br /><br />Some people turn their attics into spare bedrooms or offices. If there is a bathroom in the attic, chances are that the person who put it there planned on using the area for more than just storage. Fri, 10 Mar 2006 17:22:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47186 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47183 What is the difference between Christianity and Presbyterianism?<br /><br />Presbyterianism is a type of Christianity. Fri, 10 Mar 2006 17:19:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47183 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47181 Can bicycling help you lose a big stomach?<br /><br />While it won&#039;t spot reduce, bicycling is a great aerobic exercise that will reduce body fat - including the fat around your stomach. For a better workout, try riding in areas that have hills or sand. You&#039;ll gain muscle in your legs that will boost your metabolism, making that fat... Fri, 10 Mar 2006 17:16:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47181 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46720 My boyfriend has attempted to cheat in the past via the Internet, but he didn't. He says if he does cheat on me it's because I drove him to it because of my insecurities. What should I do about this?<br /><br />You need to move on or get some serious relationship counseling. He is responsible for his own actions. Personally, I&#039;d be a bit insecure, too, if I were in your position - and rightly so! What do you mean by &quot;attempted&quot; to cheat? As easy as it is to cheat on the internet, if... Mon, 06 Mar 2006 22:41:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46720 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46719 Is it normal for women to go through times when they do not desire sex?<br /><br />Of course - and for various reasons. A woman might have had a bad experience, be too tired or stressed, figure that it is not worth the risks, feel unsexy, not find her parter options to be real turn-ons, be upset at her partner, or have medical issues (whether it is a medical condition or a... Mon, 06 Mar 2006 22:32:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46719 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46718 If I'm not having my periods, and I know I'm not pregnant, how long should I wait before consulting a doctor?<br /><br />Since you have been missing periodS, I would say now. One missed period might now warrant a doctor visit, but if you have missed more than one you should definitely see a doctor. And remember, you can schedule an appointment and cancel it later (generally up to 24 hours in advance without... Mon, 06 Mar 2006 22:22:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46718 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46717 Is it normal to experience vaginal itch and sting after you have used pads during your period?<br /><br />I wouldn&#039;t call it &quot;normal&quot; to have vaginal stinging, but the itching and stinging you describe does happen and it&#039;s probably nothing to worry about. Some of us are just more sensitive to pads. If you want to keep using pads, make sure to change them regularly and don&#039;t... Mon, 06 Mar 2006 22:19:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46717 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46716 How can I reduce the pain from menstrual cramps?<br /><br />Yoga (BIG help for me) Walking or other light exercise Heating pad (or a warm kitty cat) Massage Avoiding caffeine Oral contraceptions Pain meds like Midol or Motrin And my mom&#039;s tip - rolling a glass coke bottle under your foot If you are having a lot of pain, see a gynocologist... Mon, 06 Mar 2006 22:09:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46716 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46714 At what age should you stop seeing a pediatrician and start seeing an adult doctor?<br /><br />Well, unfortunately insurance companies often make this decision for people. Mine wanted me to go through my pediatrician for everything until I was 21 or 22 (the age was definitely more that 19). This was upsetting since my pediatrician was not helping me diagnose my problem and didn&#039;t... Mon, 06 Mar 2006 22:06:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46714 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46712 Would Elizabethan audiences have easily understood the language in Shakespeare's plays when they heard it for the first time?<br /><br />The audiences would certainly understand most of it. I&#039;m sure a few jokes and metaphors would be lost on some, just like what happens all the time today. Even I catch new things when I rewatch movies. Another issue would be Shakespeare&#039;s use of new or recently coined words.... Mon, 06 Mar 2006 21:01:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46712 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46711 In the Elizabethan era, did people really speak like the characters in Shakespeare's plays or is that language simply dramatic?<br /><br />Shakespeare wrote a lot in iambic pentameter (a type of poetic meter) even in works we do not normally consider &quot;poetry&quot;. While it makes for an interesting rhythmic effect, people did not go around talking in iambic pentameter. And while Shakespeare&#039;s verse flows remarkably well,... Mon, 06 Mar 2006 20:52:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46711 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46524 Where does the term, "physiology" come from?<br /><br />Physiology comes from the Greek &quot;physis&quot; (&quot;nature&quot;) and &quot;logos&quot; (&quot;word&quot;). It means the study of natural things (such as the mechanics of a living organism). The word comes to us from the Greek through the Latin word physiologia. For a listing of some... Sun, 05 Mar 2006 13:47:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46524 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46523 Can some people really sleep with their eyes open?<br /><br />My husband does it. They aren&#039;t wide open, but I can see the bottom of his pupil. It originally caused some problems because I would wake him up by talking to him since I thought he was awake. As far as we know, it hasn&#039;t caused any other problems, but his doctor did tell him that he... Sun, 05 Mar 2006 13:34:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46523 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46522 What do Catholics believe regarding cremation?<br /><br />Yes, as of 1997 Catholics may be cremated so long as the reasons behind the decision are not against Catholic beliefs in any way. (See http://catholicism.about.com/od/deathdyingafterlife/f/crematedf04.htm) Also, the following page from the Catholic Encyclopedia offers a good history on the... Sun, 05 Mar 2006 13:31:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46522 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45434 How did India get its name?<br /><br />In short, &quot;the name India &#039;&amp;#618;ndi&amp;#601;&#039; is derived from the Old Persian version of Sindhu, the historic local name for the Indus river&quot; (quoted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India). However, for a more extensive take on the word, I suggest seeing the article... Thu, 23 Feb 2006 20:19:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45434 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45429 If urine is sterile how do you get a bladder infection?<br /><br />The bacteria come from outside the body, up through your urethra, and then into the bladder. On a related note, the reasons why women get more bladder infections than men is because of the extra moisture, the bacteria don&#039;t have as far to go, and rubbing during sex can help move... Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:44:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45429 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45319 When my friend and I eat out, a drink always spills, and it always falls toward her. Does this have any potential meaning, or is it just bad luck?<br /><br />I&#039;m not usually the superstitious type, but perhaps there&#039;s something to this. You didn&#039;t say who spills the drink, but it could be an indication that someone is a little nervous - perhaps because they want to be more than friends. Of course, the spiller could just be really... Wed, 22 Feb 2006 18:14:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45319 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45317 Is there a particular etiquette to follow when dining alone?<br /><br />Generally, you follow the same etiquette as you would if you were dining with others. However, it is certainly more polite to take a small table rather than to take up a larger one that might be needed by a group. Also, if you talk on your cell phone, remember to keep the volume down. Of... Wed, 22 Feb 2006 18:07:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45317 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45245 How can I get my eyelashes to appear longer?<br /><br />Curl them, then apply mascara. By curling them you maximize the length that people can see when they look at you (assuming they aren&#039;t looking from straight above or below). Tue, 21 Feb 2006 22:56:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45245 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45244 What brand of knee highs don't creep down to your ankles?<br /><br />Instead of knee highs, consider thigh highs with a garter belt. It&#039;s a little more work, but not nearly as uncomfortable as full length stockings and much more sexy for whoever gets to see you undress at night. Tue, 21 Feb 2006 22:52:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45244 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45243 What type of clothes, when worn, can make your legs look shorter?<br /><br />Long dresses, long tops, low-rise pants, and flat shoes. Tue, 21 Feb 2006 22:49:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45243 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45242 What woman's sportswear styles would flatter a figure of a woman with broad shoulders, a large bust, and slim hips?<br /><br />To minimize your shoulders and bust, avoid any tops that are straight across the top (which, unfortunately, is common is sportswear). Instead, go for a slight V-neck. If you want to make your hips look bigger, make sure that your tops cling loosely to your form instead of hanging. Tue, 21 Feb 2006 22:47:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45242 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45241 What is the difference between flare and boot cut jeans?<br /><br />Both have extra room below the knees, but in the boot cuts the sides are still close to straight vertically when you look at them, just wider to make room for boots. With flares, the jeans come out at an angle whose slope stays rather consisten all the way down. So, the shape of boot cut jeans... Tue, 21 Feb 2006 22:39:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45241 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45240 My athletic socks have an elastic ring at the top that cut into my lower legs. How can I loosen the elastic?<br /><br />You can try leaving them wrapped around a cup for a few days. Also, washing and drying them a few times might loosen the elastic. Tue, 21 Feb 2006 22:35:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45240 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45239 For a summer wedding, my partner is wearing a khaki green army suit. What colours (apart from white) can I wear? And what about colours for groomsmen and bridesmaids?<br /><br />I like a soft pastel blue as an alternative wedding dress color - especially in summer. And it will nicely complement the green. Unless they are also wearing uniforms, the best bet for the groomsmen if probably to go traditional with black suits. For the bridesmaids, try another, just slightly... Tue, 21 Feb 2006 22:32:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45239 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45238 Is it acceptable to wear a tie with a short-sleeve shirt?<br /><br />So long as it is a button-down, collared dress shirt, yes. However, it is not always acceptable to wear a short sleeved shirt and generally when it is you do not need to wear a tie, so there&#039;s really not much of a need to wear them together unless you work at a place where that is sort of... Tue, 21 Feb 2006 22:25:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45238 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45237 Would a dark slate blue color pant be appropriate as formal wear?<br /><br />I do not consider that to be formal wear. Of course, I have seen men wear a lot of colors at &quot;formal&quot; occasions, but nothing says formal like black. Tue, 21 Feb 2006 22:21:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45237