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Answer to Is circumcision ever necessary for medical reasons?

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:23:27 -0800

Is circumcision ever necessary for medical reasons?

For me, when I was born, my foreskin was cutting off my urethra. I COULDN'T PEE IF I WASN'T CIRCUMCISED!!!!

Answer to Guaranteed to ________________!

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:55:13 -0800

Guaranteed to ________________!

last a lifetime or triple your money back. Accept no substitutes.

Answer to Once you get up, whats the very first thing you do?

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:54:01 -0800

Once you get up, whats the very first thing you do?

Take a nice long trip to the toilet. I wish they kept the toilet seats on the commodes in the Philippines!

Answer to Is it okay to be a virgin at 16?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:53:12 -0800

Is it okay to be a virgin at 16?

I'm a 52 year old divorcee. I was a virgin before I met my ex-wife. In the time since my divorce, I sowed my wild oats. WHAT A WASTE!!!! I've now decided to be a born again virgin. Whether I meet anyone or not, I'm not going to be a sex hazard to anyone. If anyone else wants to...

Answer to What's wrong with Gleem or Pepsodent toothpaste? Procter and Gamble don't seem too interested in Gleem and Unilever has let the Arm and Hammer people (Church and Dwight) have the license to make Pepsodent. I miss Lifebuoy soap!

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:36:13 -0800

What's wrong with Gleem or Pepsodent toothpaste? Procter and Gamble don't seem too interested in Gleem and Unilever has let the Arm and Hammer people (Church and Dwight) have the license to make Pepsodent. I miss Lifebuoy soap!

Gleem I understand. Crest is virtually the same thing. But Pepsodent... that stuff is amazing. You can still find it in Indonesia, Turkey, and India.

Answer to Why, I've been looking all over for you! Where on earth have you been?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:23:20 -0800

Why, I've been looking all over for you! Where on earth have you been?

Hiding behind you. I'm pretty fast for an old coot.

Answer to What's the best way to make peanut butter from scratch?

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:26:33 -0700

What's the best way to make peanut butter from scratch?

Just put peanuts into the blender. Take out those little sprout things. Add NOTHING.

Answer to What is sexy about earrings on men?

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:19:09 -0700

What is sexy about earrings on men?

Not much that I can think of. Women... yeah... they're sexy on women.

Answer to What are you doing for Reformation Sunday?

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:46:39 -0700

What are you doing for Reformation Sunday?

Going to church. Then there's a potluck lunch.

Answer to Have you ever personally know anyone to live to be over 100 years of age?

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:32:14 -0700

Have you ever personally know anyone to live to be over 100 years of age?

Nope. They lived to be 99 and suddenly dropped dead of a heart attack. Maybe I will live to be over 100. But all my friends will stop at 99.

Answer to Can i show you something?

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:43:56 -0700

Can i show you something?

Show me.

Answer to I say Bang you say "_____________"

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:42:00 -0700

I say Bang you say "_____________"

I'm dead. Let's play something else.

Answer to Besides Halloween, what else is October 31 all about?

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:35:07 -0700

Besides Halloween, what else is October 31 all about?

Nevada became a state October 31, 1864.

Answer to Fill-in: I really have to get home to_______.

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:37:52 -0700

Fill-in: I really have to get home to_______.

go to the bathroom. These Philippine public facilities aren't the cleanest.

Answer to Name a brand that no longer exists.

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:07:58 -0700

Name a brand that no longer exists.

Postum coffee substitute.

Answer to In the early part of the last century the US Army tried training cavalrymen to ride camels in combat. I know the project was abandoned. But whatever happened to all those camels?

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:01:43 -0700

In the early part of the last century the US Army tried training cavalrymen to ride camels in combat. I know the project was abandoned. But whatever happened to all those camels?

I would think they would be all died off by now. Did you know this was one of George S. Patton's first assignments after he nearly flunked out of West Point?

Answer to Where could one buy a tuba and try it out first?

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:50:01 -0700

Where could one buy a tuba and try it out first?

You have to go all the way to Durham, North Carolina, to the Tuba Exchange. You can buy them online and, if you don't like it, send it back (at your expense). http://tubaexchange.com/ I am a professional tuba player.

Answer to When was the last time you saw a paper drinking straw?

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:29:22 -0700

When was the last time you saw a paper drinking straw?

Maybe 40 years ago.

Answer to I have an old radio program that mentions TYPE THREE BLOOD. What does that mean? (This show aired September 21, 1939.)

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:26:55 -0700

I have an old radio program that mentions TYPE THREE BLOOD. What does that mean? (This show aired September 21, 1939.)

They were experimenting with a new blood typing system that developed in 1937 and it was quite confusing. They had been using the ABO system for almost 40 years at that time.

Answer to Does anyone here remember S&H Green Stamps?

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:17:36 -0700

Does anyone here remember S&H Green Stamps?

I last saw them being given at a Piggly Wiggly in Fort Worth in 1992. That's when I left Fort Worth.

Answer to Did anybody here save Betty Crocker Coupons? I'm referring to the catalog of kitchen and household gadgets that went out of business in 2006. The coupon was on all General Mills products.

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:13:29 -0700

Did anybody here save Betty Crocker Coupons? I'm referring to the catalog of kitchen and household gadgets that went out of business in 2006. The coupon was on all General Mills products.

Sure did. I had over 600 points before I knew that General Mills halted the program.

Answer to Did anyone here listen to Radio Moscow and/or any of the other such propaganda radio stations on short wave during the Cold War?

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:12:36 -0700

Did anyone here listen to Radio Moscow and/or any of the other such propaganda radio stations on short wave during the Cold War?

Yup. I listened to them all when I was a soldier stationed in Berlin. In Europe, many of these stations were on Medium Wave (AM radio). One of those stations was Radio Berlin International in East Berlin. I entered a contest on that station and won. The prize? A multivolume set of books on...

Answer to What is something you remember that makes you feel old?

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:07:40 -0700

What is something you remember that makes you feel old?

The Helms man. Getting bread delivered right to the door every afternoon. If you were a small kid (like me) and you were at the end of the driver's route, he'd let you eat up all the doughnuts. No wonder I couldn't eat dinner.

Answer to Am I the only man who appreciates small breasts?

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:03:23 -0700

Am I the only man who appreciates small breasts?

The big ones are nothing but fat.

Answer to In area, not population, what is the largest city in the world?

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:49:26 -0700

In area, not population, what is the largest city in the world?

The Filipinos will tell you it's Davao in Southern Mindanao with over 940 square miles is the largest city. Anchorage, Alaska, has almost 2,000 square miles, of which 1,700 are land (the rest is water). I'm guessing that's the largest.

Answer to When did you start realizing you are old? (I don't mean when you started feeling old.)

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:40:04 -0700

When did you start realizing you are old? (I don't mean when you started feeling old.)

When I started outliving my younger siblings. I had a sister die this year (of natural causes) at the age of 50. My dad died two years ago. I had an aunt (who also wasn't very old) die a year ago last month. Did you know William Shakespeare died on his 52nd birthday? I read that on my...

Answer to Does anyone here still have a Fedco, Gemco, or FORE membership department store card? They said they were to last for a lifetime.

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:34:17 -0700

Does anyone here still have a Fedco, Gemco, or FORE membership department store card? They said they were to last for a lifetime.

I have Fedco and Gemco cards. No, you can't have them.

Answer to What is the name of the family restaurant chain that specialized in "hot dogs steamed in beer"?

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:28:58 -0700

What is the name of the family restaurant chain that specialized in "hot dogs steamed in beer"?

Lum's. I think there is still one left in Nebraska (although the chain started in Florida).

Answer to Is Uncle John's Pancake House still in business anywhere?

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:25:34 -0700

Is Uncle John's Pancake House still in business anywhere?

Toledo, Ohio.

Answer to Do children still play with walkie talkies?

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:43:03 -0700

Do children still play with walkie talkies?

I hope so. Mine did 15 years ago.

Answer to Why do the United States and Canada assign landline area codes to cell phones while most other countries give mobiles their own area codes (usually each company has its own area code)?

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:41:17 -0700

Why do the United States and Canada assign landline area codes to cell phones while most other countries give mobiles their own area codes (usually each company has its own area code)?

I appreciate cell phones having their own area code for the entire country. But I don't know the answer to this question.

Answer to Superman: George Reeves or Christopher Reeve?

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:37:35 -0700

Superman: George Reeves or Christopher Reeve?

George Reeves. He had the look.

Answer to Have you ever noticed that they don't drink in TV commercials for alcoholic beverages? (This is only true in the United States,they tell me.)

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:39:41 -0700

Have you ever noticed that they don't drink in TV commercials for alcoholic beverages? (This is only true in the United States,they tell me.)

I noticed that when I moved to Vietnam. You don't really notice them NOT doing it until you see them doing it. And here in the Philippines, when they show the feminine hygiene ads, the women wear white pants and they focus in on the crotch area. It was really noticeable.

Answer to When was the last time you saw a child smoking a cigarette?

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:58:27 -0700

When was the last time you saw a child smoking a cigarette?

I see one now. Welcome to the Philippines.

Answer to What is the strangest celebrity endorsement you have heard of?

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:39:53 -0700

What is the strangest celebrity endorsement you have heard of?

Filipina movie actresses endorse feminine hygiene products, particularly pads. http://devel.sunstar.com.ph/manila/sisters-pays-tribute-young-achievers

Answer to What do the residents of Singapore refer to 'Ronald McDonald' as?

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:48:36 -0700

What do the residents of Singapore refer to 'Ronald McDonald' as?

Ronald McDonald. At least they did the last time I was in Singapore.

Answer to At McDonald's... how much does the cheeseburger, regular fries, and regular soft drink combination cost in your neck of the woods? (The link is a currency conversion calculator.) Please give your location.

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:46:55 -0700

At McDonald's... how much does the cheeseburger, regular fries, and regular soft drink combination cost in your neck of the woods? (The link is a currency conversion calculator.) Please give your location.

76 pesos. Iligan, Lanao del Norte, Philippines.

Answer to What is something you like to eat that grosses out your friends and family?

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:54:27 -0700

What is something you like to eat that grosses out your friends and family?

In the Philippines, when I put mustard on a hot dog.

Answer to What's the furthest you ever had to drive to work?

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:51:26 -0700

What's the furthest you ever had to drive to work?

Las Vegas, Nevada, to 29 Palms, California. Must have been over 120 miles or more.

Answer to I heard that the original Sambo's Coffee Shop never closed. Is that true?

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:33:33 -0700

I heard that the original Sambo's Coffee Shop never closed. Is that true?

It's still on the beach in Santa Barbara. But it closes every day. It's not open 24 hours anymore. It closed at 3:00 PM the last time I ate there (2004). http://sambosrestaurant.com/

Answer to How does one prepare and serve a beavertail cactus?

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:29:25 -0700

How does one prepare and serve a beavertail cactus?

They can be steamed or boiled. They have a delicate taste, similar to artichokes. Make sure you use pliers to remove the thorns. If you buy your beavertails in a Mexican supermarket, this is done for you. I think most stores do that now. But do remove the thorns of the opuntia you pick up...

Answer to I just discovered five books of Blue Chip Stamps (filled) and a 1969 Blue Chip Stamp redemption catalog inside a chest of drawers that would never open for the longest time (40 years?) What should I do with these?

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:26:12 -0700

I just discovered five books of Blue Chip Stamps (filled) and a 1969 Blue Chip Stamp redemption catalog inside a chest of drawers that would never open for the longest time (40 years?) What should I do with these?

They might be wanted by a museum. I imagine they're in terrific condition. Berkshire-Hathaway still owns the trademark... they got it when they bought See's Candy Shops. (Berkshire-Hathaway/Warren Buffett) S&H Green Stamps still have a presence. http://greenpoints.com/

Answer to Is it true that Iron Eyes Cody wasn't really an Indian but a child of Italian immigrants? If so, even his siblings had us duped into believing their forefathers were long time original inhabitants of the North American continent.

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:27:59 -0700

Is it true that Iron Eyes Cody wasn't really an Indian but a child of Italian immigrants? If so, even his siblings had us duped into believing their forefathers were long time original inhabitants of the North American continent.

Yes. You read it on my 'Blog.

Answer to Is it true that Korla Pandit, the exotic organist from India in the 1950s, was known as Juan Rolando, an organist from Mexico in the 1940s, who was really a Black jazz musician from St. Louis?

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:26:14 -0700

Is it true that Korla Pandit, the exotic organist from India in the 1950s, was known as Juan Rolando, an organist from Mexico in the 1940s, who was really a Black jazz musician from St. Louis?

Yes. You got that from my 'Blog.

Answer to Who was Bucky Beaver in TV history?

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:55:01 -0700

Who was Bucky Beaver in TV history?

He did the commercials for Ipana toothpaste in the 1950s. Brusha, brusha brusa! Here's the new Ipana! With the brand new flavor, It's better for your teeth!

Answer to Do you have any illegal software on your computer right now?

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:16 -0700

Do you have any illegal software on your computer right now?

Sure do. But it all comes from companies that are not in existence anymore, like Casady and Greene. It's still under copyright, therefore illegal.

Answer to How much do you enjoy silence?

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:47:57 -0700

How much do you enjoy silence?

Silence is golden. I love it.

Answer to Do you use the same password for all your accounts? If not, how do you remember all of them?

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:37:26 -0700

Do you use the same password for all your accounts? If not, how do you remember all of them?

I vary the spelling.

Answer to Name a great store that went out of business.

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:32:49 -0700

Name a great store that went out of business.

Ohrbach's... Remember how on TV shows (in the 1960s) you'd often hear, "Fashions by Ohrbachs"?

Answer to Why is it that Americans fly their flag everywhere but when rarely someone puts up a Union Jack, they're worried people will think they belong to the BNP?

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:14:14 -0700

Why is it that Americans fly their flag everywhere but when rarely someone puts up a Union Jack, they're worried people will think they belong to the BNP?

I'm a loyal, patriotic American but I won't hang a flag here in the Philippines without a good purpose.

Answer to Do you have a favourite biscuit?

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:05:43 -0700

Do you have a favourite biscuit?

I like any canned biscuit you can get in the delicatessen section of the supermarket. This probably isn't what you mean. Americans use biscuit to mean a hockey puck shaped piece of bread that's served with butter. Your biscuit is what we call a cracker. Or a cookie.

Answer to Name a great store that went out of business.

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:57:42 -0700

Name a great store that went out of business.

Pic 'n' Save (California) which became known as MacFrugal outside California. Big Lots, which took its place, isn't Pic 'n' Save. I miss Pic 'n' Save.

Answer to Name a great store that went out of business.

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:55:25 -0700

Name a great store that went out of business.

Market Basket (California) I know there are chains that go by that name in Texas and New England. The Market Basket stores in Texas even look like the ones in California.

Answer to Name a great store that went out of business.

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:54:24 -0700

Name a great store that went out of business.

(Skaggs) Alpha Beta

Answer to The people who are placed in the position of 'oldest living human' seem to die alot. Could the position be cursed?

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:52:12 -0700

The people who are placed in the position of 'oldest living human' seem to die alot. Could the position be cursed?

According to the Bible, no one can live past the age of 120. That seems about right.

Answer to Will a degree in fine art actually make me a good artist?

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:46:38 -0700

Will a degree in fine art actually make me a good artist?

No more than getting a music degree will get you a seat in the New York Philharmonic. In the arts, it's not education that counts, it's talent.

Answer to What type of cooking oil, do you use?

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:29:40 -0700

What type of cooking oil, do you use?

Bacon fat. Yum.

Answer to Name a great store that went out of business.

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 04:00:35 -0700

Name a great store that went out of business.

Thrifty Drug Store. RiteAid isn't the same thing.

Answer to What are the signs if the person is arrogant?

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:58:56 -0700

What are the signs if the person is arrogant?

Can you look at this person in the eye when he/she tells you something? Is his/her nose higher than his/her forehead? Is he/she bragging?

Answer to If you don't understand something, do you keep asking questions until you do understand or just give up?

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:57:33 -0700

If you don't understand something, do you keep asking questions until you do understand or just give up?

I ask too many questions.

Answer to What would you choose to be your last meal?

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:45:22 -0700

What would you choose to be your last meal?

One thing they never tell you in the death row stories is that there is a price limit on the last meal. So you CAN'T have anything you want. So, I guess I'd stick with a hamburger and onion rings with a chocolate shake from the nearest greasy spoon. Last I heard, at San Quentin the...

Answer to What can I get at your McDonald's that I can't get at other McDonald's?

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:26:14 -0700

What can I get at your McDonald's that I can't get at other McDonald's?

McSpaghetti

Answer to What can I get at your McDonald's that I can't get at other McDonald's?

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:25:43 -0700

What can I get at your McDonald's that I can't get at other McDonald's?

Fried Chicken (not McNuggets) and plain rice (gravy is provided free)

Answer to Can a xylophone enable me to play in lots of different keys, not just the key of C? I had a xylophone when I was four point seven but it was only a c d e f g a b c xylophone. Any ideas where I can purchase a BIGGER xylophone?

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:00:38 -0700

Can a xylophone enable me to play in lots of different keys, not just the key of C? I had a xylophone when I was four point seven but it was only a c d e f g a b c xylophone. Any ideas where I can purchase a BIGGER xylophone?

It was a toy that only plays a C major scale. You can find some online music stores that sell real musical instruments (I'm not a salesman). http://www.wwbw.com/

Answer to Do red cars really go faster?

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:50:42 -0700

Do red cars really go faster?

No. They are just more attractive, especially to police, deputy sheriffs, and state troopers.

Answer to If you had $1,000,000,would you buy my love?

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:16:56 -0700

If you had $1,000,000,would you buy my love?

Not yours. But love is free.

Answer to Do you smoke? If so, do you smoke more than two cigarettes a day? Do you think smoking is not bad for your health?

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:15:16 -0700

Do you smoke? If so, do you smoke more than two cigarettes a day? Do you think smoking is not bad for your health?

I haven't smoked in over 24 years.

Answer to What do you think is the best age to be? Why

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:51:10 -0700

What do you think is the best age to be? Why

I liked 22. Except for being in the Army, I didn't have much in the way of responsibility. I lived in West Berlin and felt like the world was mine.

Answer to What causes stress in your life?

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:50:07 -0700

What causes stress in your life?

Money worries, #1.

Answer to In the midst of an asthma attack, what happens if a guy mistakes pepper spray for an inhaler and breathes it in?

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:48:11 -0700

In the midst of an asthma attack, what happens if a guy mistakes pepper spray for an inhaler and breathes it in?

I'm not asthmatic but I do have chronic bronchitis and sometimes have to use the inhaler. I think it might be a little uncomfortable, induce vomiting, and possibly kill me. If the killing doesn't happen, it'll take about five hours until my sinuses clear out.

Answer to What smell describes how you would like to feel?

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:45:55 -0700

What smell describes how you would like to feel?

Vanilla. It's my favorite. I even use vanilla shampoo and soap.

Answer to Why do some people view the rich as being A$$-holes? Is this a fair assumtion?

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:43:34 -0700

Why do some people view the rich as being A$$-holes? Is this a fair assumtion?

I think anyone who generalizes is not a very intelligent person to me. I'm an American expat living in Asia, so people assume a lot of silly things about me.

Answer to Can I brush your hair?

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:41:53 -0700

Can I brush your hair?

Sure. You can trim my neck, too.

Answer to How to become online dating expert?

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:38:37 -0700

How to become online dating expert?

Set up a website. You can get one for free. Try blogspot.com. Within a few days, everyone will come to you.

Answer to America is _____?

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:37:13 -0700

America is _____?

to a South American, anyone who lives anywhere between Canada and Tierra del Fuego. As an Ecuadorian told me, "Todos somos americanos."

Answer to Which is the major sin in the world.

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:35:26 -0700

Which is the major sin in the world.

Greed, followed by dishonesty...

Answer to Guys :What makes a girl totally irresistable?

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:34:19 -0700

Guys :What makes a girl totally irresistable?

The right perfume.

Answer to Stop the car, the trunk was open and________ fell out?

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:33:47 -0700

Stop the car, the trunk was open and________ fell out?

My tuba.

Answer to When someone scares you out of no where.How do you react?

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:27:41 -0700

When someone scares you out of no where.How do you react?

Scream. I frighten easily.

Answer to Would you or have you mixed vodka with white grape juice? How is it? I have Welch's White Grape and Welch's Grape and Cherry juice and thought I might make a drink later.

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:17:58 -0700

Would you or have you mixed vodka with white grape juice? How is it? I have Welch's White Grape and Welch's Grape and Cherry juice and thought I might make a drink later.

Less alcohol. Grape juice is pasteurized wine. It would probably be a lot smoother.

Answer to My husband rarely chooses for himself what to eat at a restaurant. I usually end up ordering for him because he can't decide what he wants. Is this normal for most men? (I'm not controlling, he asks me to pick for him, by the way)

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:15:49 -0700

My husband rarely chooses for himself what to eat at a restaurant. I usually end up ordering for him because he can't decide what he wants. Is this normal for most men? (I'm not controlling, he asks me to pick for him, by the way)

This is why you should always insist he take you to buffets. He can eat everything. Not everything he likes but everything he doesn't like either. I like buffets. http://www.buffet.com/ We don't have Hometown Buffet here in the Philippines but there's a place that has an...

Answer to Fill in the blank: The most unusual thing I've ever used duct tape for is __________ .

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:18:38 -0700

Fill in the blank: The most unusual thing I've ever used duct tape for is __________ .

underwear. Be careful removing it. You might loose a lot of hair you were intending to keep.

Answer to Marx Brothers or the Jonas Brothers?

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:16:52 -0700

Marx Brothers or the Jonas Brothers?

Marx Brothers.

Answer to Who is your favourite actor/actress?

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:15:07 -0700

Who is your favourite actor/actress?

Actor: Jimmy Stewart Actress: Jean Arthur

Answer to What happens if you drink out of date beer

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:12:51 -0700

What happens if you drink out of date beer

Drinking aged beer makes you more mature. Drink wisely.

Answer to What place is nearest to you, on a map?

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:30 -0700

What place is nearest to you, on a map?

Corrales Avenue, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. I can give you the coordinates, but your map might be different than mine.

Answer to What do you think of China?

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:59:06 -0700

What do you think of China?

Since I'm a bachelor, I prefer Corelle plates. China breaks too easily.

Answer to If you have ever prayed to God, in Jesus name, what prayers have you had answered?

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:51:10 -0700

If you have ever prayed to God, in Jesus name, what prayers have you had answered?

I am on a limited budget since I went on an unplanned, unpaid vacation (holiday) two weeks ago. I pray for daily needs. Last night, I got a meal. I'm always finding money on the ground. God takes care of me.

Answer to Do you enjoy the lazy days of summer?

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:31:20 -0700

Do you enjoy the lazy days of summer?

Summer is confusing in the Philippines. Technically, seasons don't exist in the Tropics. I'm from Southern California... specifically the desert. They get four seasons there: Fall is dry and windy; Winter is cold and wet (it snows once or twice a decade); Spring is nice and windy (a...

Answer to Why do people keep erroneously referring to Barack Obama as the first BLACK president? No disrespect intended, but he is only 50% black and had a Caucasian mother, which makes him our first-ever MULATTO president.

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:16:29 -0700

Why do people keep erroneously referring to Barack Obama as the first BLACK president? No disrespect intended, but he is only 50% black and had a Caucasian mother, which makes him our first-ever MULATTO president.

I may look white to most of you but my dad wasn't white. Race is how people perceive you, not what you actually are. Take "Hispanic." It's not really anything to do with race but where your lineage was before you wound up in the United States. I've known people of...

Answer to What's occasion would it be bad to throw a party for?

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:12:35 -0700

What's occasion would it be bad to throw a party for?

Bankruptcy declaration.

Answer to What are some ways foreign food is changed from what it's like in its native country?

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:01:09 -0700

What are some ways foreign food is changed from what it's like in its native country?

Here in the Philippines: "American Bread" is a white sandwich type bread which is sickeningly sweet. I try to tell people we don't have anything like it in America that's called BREAD. They don't believe me. They use the British definition of biscuit for the...

Answer to When was the last time you did an all nighter did you then go to sleep during the day or not sleep until next night

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:10:08 -0700

When was the last time you did an all nighter did you then go to sleep during the day or not sleep until next night

About a week ago. But I had flu so I didn't miss anything.

Answer to When a Christian says that a service is "powerful," what does he/she mean?

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:06:42 -0700

When a Christian says that a service is "powerful," what does he/she mean?

Good message, good singing, and, to put it bluntly, entertaining.

Answer to What is the motivation for someone to kiss a corpse in a casket?

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:53:35 -0700

What is the motivation for someone to kiss a corpse in a casket?

It's the last time you will see/touch this person. In the Philippines the coffins have what I call "sneeze guards," a plexiglass cover that goes between the lids and the box. I couldn't stop laughing at the first funeral I went to here (I tried to stifle it! My thought was,...

Answer to Do you wear cologne/perfume to work?

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:48:59 -0700

Do you wear cologne/perfume to work?

No. I work directly with the public and some folks are allergic.

Answer to Would you feel as though your rights have been violated if the government tapped your phone without probable cause?

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:39:52 -0700

Would you feel as though your rights have been violated if the government tapped your phone without probable cause?

Having lived in a communist country, you get used to it.

Answer to If you could time travel, what would be the first thing you would change?

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:39:06 -0700

If you could time travel, what would be the first thing you would change?

Stayed in high school and not graduated early. Oh, we had to be sooo grown up in those days! Now I'm the kid!

Answer to The FDA states that chocolate can have up to 60 insect fragments per 100 grams, and tomato sauce can contain 30 fly eggs per 100 grams; you OK with that?

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:33:12 -0700

The FDA states that chocolate can have up to 60 insect fragments per 100 grams, and tomato sauce can contain 30 fly eggs per 100 grams; you OK with that?

http://hotlix.com/insect_candy/insect_candy.html Have a lick!

Answer to Because something can be wrong is it a certainty it eventually will be wrong?

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:31:53 -0700

Because something can be wrong is it a certainty it eventually will be wrong?

Things do change but nothing is certain. No.