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Answer to What is the best way to clean my car's engine?

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 18:11:55 -0800

What is the best way to clean my car's engine?

You can purchase engine cleaner from an auto shop or even in a lot of grocery stores these days. Use an engine cleaner like this which is a strong degreaser/solvent & emulsifier/surfactant and take it to a car wash, spay 'er down (Use only as labeled) let it set a while then use the...

Answer to My apartment complex charged me $400 for a stain in the carpet, is this legal?

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 17:50:43 -0800

My apartment complex charged me $400 for a stain in the carpet, is this legal?

There are a few factors involved which could make it legal. If during the time that you rented this apartment the stain occurred and you were only there for a short time, then an official quote on the re-dying or relaying of carpet in your apartment was given and this was deducted from your...

Answer to Is it legal for an employer to search employees' purses and backpacks without notifying them?

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 17:23:27 -0800

Is it legal for an employer to search employees' purses and backpacks without notifying them?

No! Not without your presence and usually your permission. It may be that they would require a search of your persons/personal belongings perhaps even your vehicle if you are accused of stealing or if there may be a threat to anyone at your workplace if you are carrying a weapon or drugs or the...

Answer to Can an employer require a credit check on a job application?

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 17:13:55 -0800

Can an employer require a credit check on a job application?

Yes; though it's usually rare in a non-financial institution or if your actual job does not require you to be around/collecting or dealing with the company's money. It's possible though that an employer who is hiring management or anyone who is to be in a trust worthy position...

Answer to What does the term "20/20" mean?

Tue, 18 Oct 2005 16:05:35 -0700

What does the term "20/20" mean?

The term 20/20 refers to the "average" or "normal" ability to see (usually judged by print) at 20 feet away. It is NOT a score of 20 out of 20 or "perfect vision". Some people can see 20/15 which is to say that they can see at 20 feet what the "average"...

Answer to How soon after a car payment is overdue can a bank repossess?

Fri, 30 Sep 2005 16:12:38 -0700

How soon after a car payment is overdue can a bank repossess?

A simple answer to this question would be at almost any time. Quite a bit will depend on the loan wording and agreement; if there is a grace period written in then it will fall under the grace period (often this is 30 day increments [30, 60 or 90]). However if there is reason to believe that...

Answer to What can I do to improve the recall of my dreams?

Thu, 22 Sep 2005 16:43:20 -0700

What can I do to improve the recall of my dreams?

Writing down your dreams as quickly as you can directly after you wake up is one of the best ways to recall dreams. Keep a pad of paper handy and when you wake up begin by writing how your dream ended and then write what had happened directly before that, etc. This writing from the end back may...

Answer to What is the value of human life?

Tue, 13 Sep 2005 08:05:13 -0700

What is the value of human life?

When it comes to life we, as human beings, have a unique perspective. We, to our knowledge, are the only self conceiving creature in the sense that we can think beyond our own physical need and reaction. We can actually think about ourselves, our past experiences, our future plans and our...

Answer to About how many pictures can a 128MB memory card hold, when taking max-quality pictures with a 3.2 megapixel digital camera?

Thu, 25 Aug 2005 17:15:32 -0700

About how many pictures can a 128MB memory card hold, when taking max-quality pictures with a 3.2 megapixel digital camera?

"Max-Quality pictures" for 3.2 megapixel, you're actually probably only going to hold a little under 80 pics on a 128mb card, at least, this has been my experience.

Answer to Can I damage my eye by overitching it?

Fri, 12 Aug 2005 12:59:41 -0700

Can I damage my eye by overitching it?

If you mean rubbing your eye lid with your finger or hand in order to quench an itch or irritation in your eye then yes it is possible to damage your eye. Any pressure on your eye has the potential to cause harm. Any damage done may not be irreversible but it is a possibility. There is also the...

Answer to What is a can't-go-wrong social drink a guy can default to ordering in most situations?

Fri, 22 Jul 2005 17:15:51 -0700

What is a can't-go-wrong social drink a guy can default to ordering in most situations?

Rum&Coke and Collin's drinks are great. I'm fond of the Long Island Iced Tea but you might "go wrong" if you can't hold your liquor on a L.I.. The ole screwdriver is a classic fall back though. ...Okay the question was ...a guy... but what about a girl: (Any of...

Answer to What tastes good mixed with Bacardi Limon or Crown Royal?

Fri, 22 Jul 2005 17:07:55 -0700

What tastes good mixed with Bacardi Limon or Crown Royal?

Coca-cola! That�s a good mix with either. Or perhaps you prefer Royal Cola (R.C.) with your Crown Royal. Try some 7up with the Limon and some Orange juice with the Crown Royal. Dr. Pepper isn�t half bad with Crown Royal but that stuff is good on the rocks!

Answer to Is there anything that tastes good mixed with Bacardi 151?

Fri, 22 Jul 2005 17:01:23 -0700

Is there anything that tastes good mixed with Bacardi 151?

Coca-cola is a good mixer (Stiff Rum&Coke), or try some Orange Juice (the ole bacardi sunrise).

Answer to How can I cancel a money order if the "payable to" field is filled out, but it has not been sent?

Thu, 21 Jul 2005 09:14:58 -0700

How can I cancel a money order if the "payable to" field is filled out, but it has not been sent?

Often the place that you purchased the money order will refund it for you (for a slight fee). Otherwise it may be possible to cross out the info on it and fill it out to yourself or a friend (be sure to initial on both sides of the crossed out information) then deposited into your or your friends...

Answer to How much of a dollar bill has to be torn/missing before it is no longer considered legal tender?

Thu, 21 Jul 2005 09:06:42 -0700

How much of a dollar bill has to be torn/missing before it is no longer considered legal tender?

A U.S. bill must have at least 1 and one half of the 2 serial numbers to still be considered legal tender. So, more than 1/4 of the bill missing (on one side) will make it no longer viable. When it comes to mutilated money- not just torn or missing but severely damaged most banks/treasuries will...

Answer to Will there ever be a point when we know everything there is to know, and no new technologies and inventions will be possible?

Fri, 08 Jul 2005 18:06:15 -0700

Will there ever be a point when we know everything there is to know, and no new technologies and inventions will be possible?

Perhaps if all people were to start using 100% of their brains (or substantially more than we do) and could then see into the future to see "all ends" before their actual occurrence we would reach a point at which we know all things and then no "new" thing would ever occur....

Answer to I've never heard the "birds and the bees" story, how does it actually go?

Fri, 08 Jul 2005 17:40:30 -0700

I've never heard the "birds and the bees" story, how does it actually go?

The "birds and the bees" isn't really a story so much as examples of reproduction (An egg laid that is then fertilized; Queen laying drone's eggs). An ice breaker if you will, explaining how birds and bees reproduce is an interesting subject for children and not so graphic...

Answer to Will storing batteries in the freezer extend their life?

Fri, 08 Jul 2005 16:48:54 -0700

Will storing batteries in the freezer extend their life?

Actually storing batteries in a cool place where they will not warm and cool repeatedly is enough to extend there life. It is not necessary to store in the freezer and I wouldn't recommend using those frigid batteries until they've had a chance to warm up a bit since the battery will...

Answer to What liquors have the highest proofs, but are still commonly drunk?

Fri, 24 Jun 2005 19:38:06 -0700

What liquors have the highest proofs, but are still commonly drunk?

Okay there is everclear...That stuff will take the paint off of your car, don't drink it strait!!! If you want it I say make your favorite mixed drink and add a shot to beef it up. Now have you ever heard of stroh...not the beer? It's a drink made from rum and man is it good. At...

Answer to Does absinthe cause hallucinations?

Fri, 24 Jun 2005 19:20:44 -0700

Does absinthe cause hallucinations?

A little back ground first� Absinthe, true absinthe, is brewed using a particular strain of wormwood (Artemesia absinthium) that contains thujone. It can be brewed using other strains of wormwood that does not contain, very little if it does, thujone or in other methods to remove it which is...

Answer to What are Chinook winds?

Tue, 21 Jun 2005 18:56:06 -0700

What are Chinook winds?

A Chinook wind is a dry warm to hot wind that flows down the leeward (eastern) side of the Rocky Mountains. It is a type of katabatic wind. The Chinook wind is caused by pacific winds climbing the windward (western) Rocky Mountains and loosing moisture and temperature as it climbs. This brings...

Answer to I was told that Colorado will not accept speeding ticket points from other states. Is this correct?

Wed, 08 Jun 2005 10:23:08 -0700

I was told that Colorado will not accept speeding ticket points from other states. Is this correct?

This depends on the "other" states as well as the infraction. I've heard that some people comming from California have had no problems getting a liscence even with DUI's in CA because they did not need to check thier out of state records. Although others, at least from the...

Answer to Is it illegal to drive while listening to music with headphones?

Wed, 08 Jun 2005 10:13:14 -0700

Is it illegal to drive while listening to music with headphones?

In most areas it is illegal to drive a vehicle while wearing headphones. My father had an issue with this in Denver and tried to have the law amended but it was a no-go. Apparently "they" seem to think that if you have headphones on that all sounds such as emergency vehicles and horns...

Answer to Can you be arrested for cursing at a police officer?

Thu, 02 Jun 2005 19:57:19 -0700

Can you be arrested for cursing at a police officer?

Aah, where to draw the line? In the United States of America a citizen's first amendment right is: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the FREEDOM OF SPEECH, or of the press; or the right of the...

Answer to Can one become addicted to tea?

Wed, 01 Jun 2005 17:17:50 -0700

Can one become addicted to tea?

Yes� Well ...No. Actually the tea drinking can become habitual (like addiction) but not physically addictive. If the tea has caffeine then you can become addicted to caffeine. My great-grandmother had her daily cup of tea for decades and one year gave up her tea for lent. After a couple of...

Answer to My teeth are so sensitive that I can't even get them cleaned. Neither Sensodyne nor ControlRX helps. I brush twice daily with a soft toothbrush and floss every day. What can I do?

Fri, 27 May 2005 12:46:57 -0700

My teeth are so sensitive that I can't even get them cleaned. Neither Sensodyne nor ControlRX helps. I brush twice daily with a soft toothbrush and floss every day. What can I do?

I know someone with terribly sensitive teeth who tried them all with little success. Then they found a paste called Enamylon (Or Enamel-on something like that) which worked wonders on their teeth. However they believe that it may not be being produced any more. If you can find some buy it up. If...

Answer to Most mornings I wake up with a mucous-like film all over my teeth, despite rigorous oral hygiene habits before I go to bed. Why does this happen and how can I stop it?

Fri, 27 May 2005 12:39:13 -0700

Most mornings I wake up with a mucous-like film all over my teeth, despite rigorous oral hygiene habits before I go to bed. Why does this happen and how can I stop it?

That's Plaque! Certain bacteria that are in your mouth all the time will cause this to form. If you leave plaque on your teeth it will harden and become Tartar. Tartar and plaque, when left un-checked, lead to tooth decay. Fortunately your body can deal with plaque. Throughout the day your...

Answer to What can I do about a terrible tooth ache? I have a dentist appointment next week, but until then how can I deal with the pain?

Wed, 25 May 2005 13:44:53 -0700

What can I do about a terrible tooth ache? I have a dentist appointment next week, but until then how can I deal with the pain?

A couple of time honored, tried and true tooth ache helpers. Cloves either as an oil or whole as a topical treatment on gums surrounding aching tooth. Whiskey as a topical treatment can reduce swelling and inflammation which agitate an already sore area and not to mention ease the pain when you...

Answer to How can I treat cold sores?

Wed, 25 May 2005 13:24:44 -0700

How can I treat cold sores?

This may sound a little gross and I can't swear on its effectiveness so take it for what it's worth: ear wax. I've heard that taking ones own ear wax and applying it to the cold/canker sore will speed its departure. Maybe worth a try, Yum.

Answer to Is it safe to brush with peroxide?

Wed, 25 May 2005 13:03:28 -0700

Is it safe to brush with peroxide?

There are different types of peroxides. Some peroxides are very bad for you to touch at all. If the question refers to, and I hope it does, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) than it is mostly safe though not necessarily as effective as you would want for regular tooth maintenance. Hydrogen peroxide as...

Answer to Is swallowing toothpaste harmful?

Wed, 25 May 2005 12:00:30 -0700

Is swallowing toothpaste harmful?

It depends on the toothpaste. Some tooth pastes have additives to whiten teeth or others for sensitive teeth some have hydrogen peroxide. In these cases' and others, swallowing can be harmful. Most toothpastes have fluoride added which is good in one's diet in small quantities (such as...

Answer to Does ozone kill bacteria and/or fungi?

Wed, 25 May 2005 11:44:25 -0700

Does ozone kill bacteria and/or fungi?

Ozone (O3) is poisonous and can kill some bacteria and fungi as well as cause changes in molecular/chemical structures to eliminate odors caused by these bacteria. Oxygen (O2) in too high of levels itself can be poisonous to even humans and alone will kill certain anaerobic bacteria. Ozone having...

Answer to How do i connect a DVD player and a VCR to my TV. I have a 27" GE Television, a Coby DVD home entertainment system and an Orion VCR

Thu, 12 May 2005 18:50:59 -0700

How do i connect a DVD player and a VCR to my TV. I have a 27" GE Television, a Coby DVD home entertainment system and an Orion VCR

This all depends on the connections you have on your devices. First your TV has a coax plug in the back (threaded with one pinhole in center). Your VCR has coax in and out plugs. Using a coax cable, plug in your VCR (output) coax into your TV coax . Your VCR has RCA inputs (Yellow-Video,...

Answer to How can birds sit on electrical wires without getting a shock?

Thu, 12 May 2005 18:03:11 -0700

How can birds sit on electrical wires without getting a shock?

In order to receive a shock from an electrical source a circuit must be completed (+/-), and this happens when a positive flowing electrical wire meets something grounded. Since a bird flies up to a wire it is not grounded and therefore is not shocked. An electrical circuit can be made by...