http://www.answerbag.com/profile/29330 New Answerbag answers from Alatea Tue, 29 May 2012 16:42:33 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 16:42:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59834 How much copper is in a Canadian penny?<br /><br />4.5% They may look similar, but only those coppers from 1996 or earlier have any real copper content (98 per cent worth). The new ones are 94 per cent steel, 1.5 per cent nickel and 4.5 per cent copper, not nearly enough to melt down. Side Note Our penny costs approximately .008 of a cent... Fri, 19 May 2006 16:09:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59834 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59815 Where did the saying, "The whole nine yards," come from?<br /><br />The term "the whole 9 yards" came from W.W.II fighter pilots in the South Pacific. When arming their airplanes on the ground, the .50 caliber machine gun ammo belts measured exactly 27 feet, before being loaded into the fuselage. If the pilots fired all their ammo at a target, it got "the whole 9... Fri, 19 May 2006 12:08:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59815 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59808 What is a head voice?<br /><br />Head voice or Head Register The head register is a vocal mechanism used in singing. It is found in all voice types from the lowest male bass to the highest female soprano. It is not associated with any particular musical pitch, but rather with the position and use of the vocal cords and... Fri, 19 May 2006 08:44:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59808 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59807 What is circular breathing?<br /><br />Circular breathing is a special technique utilized by players of some wind instruments used to produce a continuous tone without break, accomplished by the use of the cheeks as a reservoir of air while breathing through the nose rather than the mouth. The technique is used extensively in the... Fri, 19 May 2006 08:42:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59807 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59797 What is the proper way to refer to an ex's family members?<br /><br />You divorced your EX so he/she is your EX but you didn't divorce your in-laws so they'd still be referred to as in-laws. Fri, 19 May 2006 08:08:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59797 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59795 Who is the Quizno of Quizno's Sub?<br /><br />Rick Schaden. Fri, 19 May 2006 08:03:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59795 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59790 What color shoes would I wear with a navy blue and white polka dot skirt?<br /><br />The colour of the shoes should always be darker than the outfit or match the colour of the outfit. I'd wear black or navy shoes. Since there's more skirt than shirt I'd wear a darker shoe colour. Fri, 19 May 2006 07:42:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59790 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59782 For better, for poorer and all that... why can't I tie up my wife and rape her whenever I want to? I married the bitch and she chose to marry me!<br /><br />Judging by your answers in profile you believe all humans are stupid fools. This question you ask now is basically a reflection of the stupid fool aspect of yourself. I doubt very much you are married. Women haven't had any interest in you and the reason is obvious – you’re not worth a second... Fri, 19 May 2006 06:23:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59782 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59780 Why do repetitive sounds (i.e. snoring) annoy people so much?<br /><br />If the snoring has a pattern it isn't as annoying but an irregular pattern translates to noise. Even repetitive patterns are distracting. Some people are more sensitive to sound and noise and the slightest sound when it continues for a period of time becomes unwanted noise. Snoring falls into... Fri, 19 May 2006 05:44:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59780 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59777 what is an actuator over cap ?<br /><br />Aerosol over cap with flip-up closure Document: United States Patent 6908017 Abstract: Disclosed are "actuator over caps" suitable for use with aerosol containers. The caps are provided with flip-down lids that can move from a first position that blocks the outlet to prevent product... Fri, 19 May 2006 04:45:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59777 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59775 What is the cheapest online source for Vitabath Gelee?<br /><br />http://www.medichest.com/Vitabath.html http://www.americarx.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=25669 http://www.bizrate.com/mischealth_beauty/brand--vitabath/products__att--259__att259--272341-.html ... Fri, 19 May 2006 04:38:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59775 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59773 Is it possible to get pregnant if you start taking your birth control the day after your period ends?<br /><br />It's highly unlikely though there's always the exception. Fri, 19 May 2006 04:31:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59773 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59771 Why don't you religious bozos at anserBAG add a question to your top catagories like (why there is no god.)<br /><br />Why don't you ask questions in the Atheism category? That's why the category is there so ask away though I do believe the question has already been asked. http://www.answerbag.com/c_view.php/3590 Fri, 19 May 2006 04:27:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59771 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59769 Where can I find an online collection of folktales involving mermaids?<br /><br />http://www.humanity.org/voices/folklore/mermaids/ http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/type4080.html#mermaidwife http://www.orkneyjar.com/folklore/jcroy.htm http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/melusina.html#watermaid http://www.humanity.org/printview.php?page=menanna_and_piskaret&sectionName=voices ... Fri, 19 May 2006 04:17:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59769 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59739 my boy friend has family, we were together 11 yrs, he suports me all. i had no chance to leave, til i met a impostor. i had affair with him cause he lied with millions N a new house for me.my BF saved me from the trap, should i leave him?<br /><br />DUPLICATE in reverse - it just takes up space! http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/55987 Thu, 18 May 2006 19:13:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59739 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59738 What is Madonna's favorite food?<br /><br />Spudini. Thu, 18 May 2006 19:09:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59738 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59737 What is the regulation height for a basketball hoop?<br /><br />Hoop height is 10' (feet) Thu, 18 May 2006 19:05:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59737 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59735 What is the origin of the name of the Canadian furniture retailer 'The Brick?'<br /><br />Bill Comrie is founder and chairman of The Brick Warehouse Corporation. The Brick had its origins in a small Edmonton store owned by Bill’s father. Thu, 18 May 2006 18:11:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59735 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59734 What is the origin of the name of the Canadian furniture retailer 'The Brick?'<br /><br />Bill Comrie is founder and chairman of The Brick Warehouse Corporation. The Brick had its origins in a small Edmonton store owned by Bill’s father. Thu, 18 May 2006 18:11:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59734 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59718 How far was the longest homerun?<br /><br />When Mickey Mantle cleared the left-center-field bleachers at Clark Griffith Stadium in Washington on April 17, 1953, the entire baseball world was lead to believe the ball had traveled 565 feet from home plate to the point where it landed. In truth, that figure derived from the distance from... Thu, 18 May 2006 16:58:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59718 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59712 Which are smarter, cats or dogs?<br /><br />Dogs eat rat so I would say a dog! On the other hand a cat is nobody's fool. I like both and the intelligence of cats and dogs varies with different tasks. But......dogs don't eat rat so I'd choose a dog. Thu, 18 May 2006 16:47:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59712 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59709 i sweat way more than a normal 17 year old teenager should, especially in places like the underarms, nose and back. is there anything i can do to stop sweating so much? deoderant doesn't seem to work even the strongest of anti-perspirants are ineffec<br /><br />Duplicate question. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/56321 Thu, 18 May 2006 16:41:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59709 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59708 Could takeing road flares on an international flight exiting the USA be a problem?<br /><br />Duplicate question http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/56328 Thu, 18 May 2006 16:39:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59708 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59707 In which year was clinical proof published that linked smoking with cancer?<br /><br />In 1670, the pioneering Dutch anatomist Kerckring described his autopsies of heavy smokers: The tongue of the cadaver is black and gives off an odor of poison; the trachea is coated with soot, like a cooking pot; the lungs are dried-out and almost friable. The corpse gives the overall impression... Thu, 18 May 2006 16:37:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59707 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59706 Could I get into trouble for trying to take road flares on an international flight exiting the USA?<br /><br />I would hope so! Why would you want to take road flares on an international flight? That's the question you'd be asked and you better have a good answer for it. Thu, 18 May 2006 16:31:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59706 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59705 i sweat way more than a normal teenager should, especially in places like the underarms, nose and back. is there anything i can do to stop sweating so much? deoderant doesn't seem to work even the strongest of anti-perspirants are ineffective<br /><br />You need an antiperspirant/deodorant not just a deodorant. Deodorants prevent odour but they don't control sweating. Always wear natural fibers like cotton; light coloured and loose fitting. Avoid silk and polyester. "Look for an antiperspirant with aluminum chloride. This is the active... Thu, 18 May 2006 16:27:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59705 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59677 What is Canada's only officially bilingual province?<br /><br />New Brunswick is officially bilingual under section 16 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Every province and territory offers most services including education in both official languages. BTW - The least support for bilingualism is in Western Canada. Thu, 18 May 2006 11:55:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59677 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59657 Is Tony Stewart, the NASCAR driver, gay?<br /><br />People say he is but only his hairdresser knows for sure! Thu, 18 May 2006 10:24:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59657 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59656 where is the worlds tallest skyscraper?<br /><br />Taipei 101 is in Taiwan. Thu, 18 May 2006 10:18:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59656 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59654 what is the tallest skyscraper in the world?<br /><br />Taipei 101 Taiwan tops out tallest building Taipei 101 might not hold the record for long The world's tallest skyscraper was completed in Taiwan on Friday when workmen fitted the pinnacle on to the 508-metre-tall (1,676 ft) Taipei 101 building. The 91-storey structure, in the... Thu, 18 May 2006 10:16:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59654 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59652 Why was the area known as Labrador incorporated into the Province of Newfoundland (now known as Newfoundland and Labrador) instead of the Province of Québec?<br /><br />They opted out of the BNA - 1867. They resisted confederation and did not welcome the British North America act until 1949. Three provinces joined the new Confederation The Province of Canada (which later became Ontario and Quebec), Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Thu, 18 May 2006 09:48:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59652 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59647 Who was the first person to be broadcast on the radio?<br /><br />Guglielmo Marconi, an Italian inventor, proved the feasibility of radio communication. He sent and received his first radio signal in Italy in 1895. By 1899 he flashed the first wireless signal across the English Channel and two years later received the letter "S", telegraphed from England to... Thu, 18 May 2006 09:30:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59647 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59645 (Will you please not post my name when I post this??) Everytime I met or came across a wheelchair-bound person, they definitely wore diapers, did they? How many percent of wheelchair-bound people wear diapers?<br /><br />Duplicate question. There are many people who have difficulty walking but they don't have any problems with bladder/bowel function. There are also handicapped people who have spinal problems though these conditions don't always interfere with bladder/bowel function either. Thu, 18 May 2006 09:26:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59645 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59644 (If you post this on the main page, don't post my name). If someone's wheelchair-bound, do they always wear a diaper? If not, how would some be wheelchair-bound without needing to wear a diaper?<br /><br />There are many people who have difficulty walking for one reason or another but they don't have any problems with bladder/bowel function. There are also handicapped people who have spinal problems though these conditions don't always interfere with bladder/bowel function either. Thu, 18 May 2006 09:24:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59644 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59635 When was the radio invented?<br /><br />1895 Few radio broadcasts travel through the air exclusively, while many are sent over telephone wires. In the 1860s, James Clerk Maxwell, a Scottish physicist, predicted the existence of radio waves, and in 1886 Heinrich Rudolph Hertz, a German physicist, demonstrated that rapid variations of... Thu, 18 May 2006 08:17:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59635 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59633 Who is it that first said that "insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result”?<br /><br />Benjamin Franklin who died in 1790 is credited with this quote about insanity. "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result." Thu, 18 May 2006 08:13:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59633 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59630 What is considered the geographic centre of Canada?<br /><br />The centre of Canada can be measured in many ways. The most readily understood would be by taking the mid-point of the extremeties of the Canadian landmass section, above. (see in link provided) The resulting location (62 degrees 24 minutes North, 96 degrees 28 minutes West) is located just south... Thu, 18 May 2006 07:44:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59630 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59616 I have a one of a kind hand carved library table that is burled walnut. It has the original glas removable top which is in two sections. Do you have any idea of it's value?<br /><br />This is a duplicate question! Thu, 18 May 2006 06:30:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59616 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59611 What is Robbie William's favorite food?<br /><br />Favorite Foods - sushi and sashimi, Toasted Tuna, Onion and Saladcream Sandwiches his mum makes. Thu, 18 May 2006 06:09:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59611 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59605 IS TYPING IN ALL CAPS REALLY ANNOYING?<br /><br />Yes, and it's more difficult to read too. Thu, 18 May 2006 05:59:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59605 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59594 I tried everything but surgery to lose weight.......any suggestions?<br /><br />There are various medications to help you lose weight and accompanied by a good exercise program you have a good chance of being successful in your efforts. Surgery is for the very obese and carries some risk. It's a last resort and done only when obesity itself is a major threat to your... Thu, 18 May 2006 05:12:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59594 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59588 If all bills and home are in my husband's name but we contribute equally, would I be entitled to anything if we divorce?<br /><br />That depends on where you live but usually when you contribute to the house and expenses you are entitled to half of the accumulated assets since the day of marriage. If he has prior assets he may do things in such a way that you wouldn’t be entitled to any part of those prior assets. If he... Thu, 18 May 2006 05:02:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59588 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59579 Global warming has changed salinity in the sea ice?<br /><br />Duplicate. AB link. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/56211 Thu, 18 May 2006 04:31:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59579 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59578 Has global warming changed the salinity of sea ice?<br /><br />Ice-pack salinity is the amount of salt in the pack. Global warming has changed salinity in the ice. The melting ice has caused the water to be proportionally less salty. Thu, 18 May 2006 04:30:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59578 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59577 which is ICE PACK SALINITY?<br /><br />Duplicate. AB link http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/56205 Thu, 18 May 2006 04:24:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59577 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59576 which is ICE PACK SALINITY?<br /><br />Duplicate AB link. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/56205 Thu, 18 May 2006 04:23:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59576 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59574 which is ICE PACK SALINITY?<br /><br />Duplicate AB link. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/56205 Thu, 18 May 2006 04:22:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59574 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59573 which is ICE PACK SALINITY?<br /><br />Duplicate AB link. Thu, 18 May 2006 04:22:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59573 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59572 which is ICE PACK SALINITY?<br /><br />Duplicate AB link http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/56205 Thu, 18 May 2006 04:22:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59572 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59571 which is ICE PACK SALINITY?<br /><br />Ice-pack salinity is the amount of salt in the pack. Global warming has changed salinity in the ice. The melting ice has caused the water to be proportionally less salty. Thu, 18 May 2006 04:21:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59571 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59566 . What does the term Human Life Cycle mean ?<br /><br />Duplicate. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/56199 Thu, 18 May 2006 04:07:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59566 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59564 How can environmental factors affect physical Growth ?<br /><br />Poverty, war, poor nutrition, lack of health care, oppression and industrial pollution are environmental factors that halt physical and mental growth. This has robbed the people of hope. A small part of the world has an over abundance of food, shelter, medicine, health care and education. On... Thu, 18 May 2006 04:03:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59564 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59561 . What does the term Human Life Cycle mean ?<br /><br />It means from birth to death. ----------- The life cycle is the socially defined, age-related sequence of stages individuals pass through beginning with birth and ending with death. Underlying the life cycle is the recognition that humans are biological organisms that are born, mature, and... Thu, 18 May 2006 03:47:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59561 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59560 . What is the difference between the two terms Growth & Development<br /><br />One is physical growth and the other mental development but both are needed to reach full human potential. ------ Human development is the process of growing to maturity and reaching one's full potential. In biological terms, this entails growth from a one-celled zygote to an adult human... Thu, 18 May 2006 03:37:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59560 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59535 My Maltese coughs violently when he becomes over-excited, but then it subsides every time. Is this normal?<br /><br />Collapsing Trachea "The cough may also begin due to excitement, pressure on the trachea (from a leash), or from drinking water or eating." http://www.malteseonly.com/trachea.html Dogs and cats with flat faces that snore often have elongated soft pallets in the rear of their mouths. This... Wed, 17 May 2006 19:48:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59535 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59533 why did they quit making the drink "surge" it was put out by coke-cola<br /><br />Coke replaced it with "Vault" a new soft drink very similar to Surge. Join the fans at savesurge.org :-) Wed, 17 May 2006 17:06:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59533 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59512 Where does the Cuban Lily come from?<br /><br />Duplicate. Answered yesterday. Wed, 17 May 2006 12:00:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59512 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59511 What material was used to clad the sides of the US warship "Old Ironsides?"<br /><br />Duplicate. I answered this yesterday. Oak. Wed, 17 May 2006 11:58:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59511 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59506 Is it true there are beaches in California where it's legal to not wear clothing? I'm not talking about small, secluded, specially designated, private beaches. Rather, I've heard there are large, wide, open-to-the-public, beaches where it&#<br /><br />In San Diego County, the southernmost and warmest beaches in California, you may find some privacy and relaxation in places such as Black's Beach. San Diego - Black's Beach Directions - Go north from San Diego on I-5. Take the La Jolla Village Drive exit. Travel west about 1/2 mile and turn... Wed, 17 May 2006 11:10:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59506 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59504 Is Betty Crocker a real person?<br /><br />Betty Crocker, an invented persona and mascot, is a brand name and trademark of American food company General Mills. The name was first developed by the Washburn Crosby Company in 1921 as a way to give a personalized response to consumer product questions. Company executives chose the name... Wed, 17 May 2006 09:23:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59504 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59503 Is Betty Crocker a real person?<br /><br />Betty Crocker, an invented persona and mascot, is a brand name and trademark of American food company General Mills. The name was first developed by the Washburn Crosby Company in 1921 as a way to give a personalized response to consumer product questions. Company executives chose the name... Wed, 17 May 2006 09:23:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59503 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59498 Who was St. John of the Cross?<br /><br />St. John of the Cross Feastday: December 14 Born in Spain in 1542, John learned the importance of self-sacrificing love from his parents. His father gave up wealth, status, and comfort when he married a weaver's daughter and was disowned by his noble family. After his father died, his... Wed, 17 May 2006 08:15:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59498 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59493 Where does the word geek come from?<br /><br />Geek is actually a very old word. It is a variant of geck, a term of Low German/Dutch origin that dates in English to 1511. It means a fool, simpleton, or dupe. Geck is even used by Shakespeare in Twelfth Night. "Why haue you suffer'd me to be imprison'd. And made the most notorious gecke and... Wed, 17 May 2006 08:08:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59493 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59484 What does "restricted cash" mean?<br /><br />Cash and investments subject to restrictions. Restricted Assets - Cash or other assets whose use in whole or in part is restricted for specific purposes bound by virtue of contracted agreements. Restricted Fund - Fund established to account for assets whose income must be used for purposes... Wed, 17 May 2006 07:22:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59484 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59482 Can there be more than one custodian on a UGTM account?<br /><br />Uniform Gifts to Minors (UGTM) Account: A custodial account is set up for the benefit of a child. The biggest advantage of this plan? Money can be used for any purpose and there are no contribution limits. The money in a UGTM account belongs to the child. In most cases, should you pass... Wed, 17 May 2006 07:14:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59482 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59481 When is the best time to travel to northern California?<br /><br />The best time to visit and travel in Northern California is almost anytime. Late spring and autumn are our favorites. Fog and cooler temps are common along the North Coast. You’ll find more people and higher prices in the summer, but not really a huge difference in most places. ... Wed, 17 May 2006 07:03:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59481 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59476 How do I make that white Greek sauce called szekey (tzatziki)?<br /><br />Simple recipe for tzatziki Ingredients: 1 ½ cup of Greek yoghurt (strained); 2 medium-sized cucumbers; 4-6 cloves of garlic, crushed; olive oil; a little vinegar; salt Skin the cucumbers and cut into thin strips with a vegetables grater; and then cut into small pieces. Drain and squeeze... Wed, 17 May 2006 06:55:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59476 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59474 What was the name of the movie where the actress rears this baby gorilla to adult and during this time sings "Beautiful Dreamer" to it?<br /><br />The story of Joe set out in 1949 has become a classic American tale shared by families of movie viewers across several generations. Now that another production has placed a totally different story under the same name we believe that it is important to preserve the original from oblivion and... Wed, 17 May 2006 06:46:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59474 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59472 Does an HOA have the right to enter a locked home (not condo) to paint when we are on vacation?<br /><br />Not in Canada! Unless it is an emergency there must be prior notification to enter. Wed, 17 May 2006 06:38:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59472 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59460 How are crop circles created?<br /><br />Sound. To date some 10,000 crop circles have been catalogued worldwide, and their anomalous features continue to be irreplecatable: plants bent an inch above soil and gently laid down in geometrically-precise patterns with no physical signs of damage, light burn marks at the base of stems,... Wed, 17 May 2006 04:49:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59460 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59459 types of html tags<br /><br />Quick HTML Reference - Tags and Commands. http://www.htmlgoodies.com/beyond/reference/article.php/3472851 Overview of all tags http://www.htmlhelp.com/reference/wilbur/list.html Tag List http://www.davesite.com/webstation/html/taglist.shtml Wed, 17 May 2006 04:42:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59459 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59457 Is there any difference in graphics and sound performance between the original PS2 and PS2 Slimline.<br /><br />By all accounts there isn't any difference. Here is one review "This is an interesting question! because the slimline PS2 has all the fantastic features of the PS2 great graphics, great gameplay, great sound, very addictive, great games and great value for money! There are only two main... Wed, 17 May 2006 04:32:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59457 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59454 What is the maximum amount of liquid a human stomach can hold?<br /><br />"The stomach is a muscular sac that can contain about 1.5 litres of fluid." The volume of the human stomach varies depending on the person. Generally, human stomachs have a volume about one liter, which is a little more than one quart. Since the stomach has the ability to expand, it can... Wed, 17 May 2006 04:17:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59454 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59453 Is it bad to squint your eyes? I am just wondering, because my teacher in college told me I squint alot when I read the chalkboard in class. Thanks<br /><br />Yes, it's bad. You should have an eye exam. Sounds like you need corrective glasses before any more damage is done to your eyes. I wouldn't wait on this one. You only have two eyes so better to protect them. :-) Wed, 17 May 2006 04:12:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59453 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59452 What are the contents of a typical gardening set?<br /><br />The 5 Most Useful Garden Tools Long Handled Shovel Spade Hand trowel Hoe Bypass Pruners For their functions see this link http://www.inthegardenonline.com/basics_gardentoolsA25.htm Wed, 17 May 2006 04:07:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59452 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59451 Should ecstasy be used for therapeutic purposes?<br /><br />Yes, I believe it should, especially for cancer patients. The most recent "recreational" drug to be made illegal is MDMA, or "ecstasy." Its criminalization never should have happened. MDMA had a beneficial therapeutic use prior to scheduling. Hundreds of therapists and psychiatrists used... Wed, 17 May 2006 04:02:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59451 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59448 What is a mother/housewife worth in a dollar amount?<br /><br />A mother/housewife can't be valued and if she was who could afford her? She does so many jobs and has so much work I would say the starting wage would be 6 figures! $100,000 minimum. You'd have to attempt to add up the wage scale for all the job positions. Secretary, master chef/ baker, nurse,... Wed, 17 May 2006 03:51:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59448 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59446 What do you call male ballet dancers?<br /><br />Danseurs or Dancers. Wed, 17 May 2006 03:41:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59446 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59426 I have a hand carved one of a kind burled walnut library table do you have any idea about it's value?<br /><br />This one is worth nearly $6,000.00. http://www.rubylane.com/shops/souhantq/item/61052 Tue, 16 May 2006 19:10:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59426 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59421 Which are the 10 most popular palaces in the world [in terms of being most visited]?<br /><br />Top Ten World Travel Destinations In 2005 Top Ten World Travel Destinations as determined by the vacation purchases of its adventure and experiential travelers. Egypt Peru Galapagos China India South Africa France Italy New Zealand Alaska Other destinations showing strong growth... Tue, 16 May 2006 19:03:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59421 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59417 Was Albert Pike a Luciferian?<br /><br />It would appear that many believe this although it can't be proven. He did belong to a secret society called the Masons. ---------------------- Pike was said to be a genius, able to read and write in 16 different languages, although I cannot find a record anywhere of what those languages were.... Tue, 16 May 2006 18:54:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59417 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59414 What is Hanukkah's traditional decoration?<br /><br />The defining act of Hanukkah is to kindle the lights of the hanukkiyah, the eight-branched candelabrum. These lights, which can either be candles or tiny oil cups with floating wicks, grow in strength during the eight days of Hanukkah, with the addition of one candle or lighted wick each night.... Tue, 16 May 2006 18:44:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59414 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59413 How are X-rays used to study the work of master painters?<br /><br />Analyzing the chemistry of paintings “X-ray fluorescence can be used as a non-destructive technique for examining the elemental composition of a painting. So by knowing the energy of those X-rays, you can identify what that element is. When taking an X-ray source and a painting, and you focus... Tue, 16 May 2006 18:41:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59413 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59305 Can a person's opinion be changed by the use of violence ?<br /><br />Yes. Violent propaganda via the media often sways opinion. We witness it every day! If the person is not aware then for sure their opinion could be changed through this kind of violence. Tue, 16 May 2006 10:30:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59305 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59299 What is the origin of the flamenco dress?<br /><br />This is a duplicate question and has already been answered in the &quot; Women&#039;s Fashion&quot; category. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/55798 ------------- The origin of this dress is the humble working robe that used to be worn by Andalusian countrywomen. The most common cloth used... Tue, 16 May 2006 09:55:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59299 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59297 What should you use to disinfect steel items like razor blades and tweezers?<br /><br />Rubbing alcohol and bleach are both good. You can use a torch or butane lighter to sanitise. Heat is an effective method to sterilise tools and inactivate viruses. Tue, 16 May 2006 09:49:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59297 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59295 What is a carousel slide projetor and where can I find enough information about it?<br /><br />A carousel slide projector is a common form of slide projector, used to create slideshows. A separate, circular tray holds several slides (usually 20, 36, 80, or 140) 35mm slides, and is filled with each slide placed in upside down and backwards, so that the image is presented with the correct... Tue, 16 May 2006 09:37:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59295 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59293 should i forgive my woman who lives on all my support, had an affair with an impostor whom lied her had millions and would buy a new house? she asked forgivness after i stoped her from the trap.<br /><br />You saved her from a would-be millionaire and now she wants your forgiveness? I think this gold digger just lost her meal ticket and now she wants you as a second choice for support. Sure forgive her but get out of her life because this kind of person rarely changes. She’s a user with a capital U. Tue, 16 May 2006 09:34:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59293 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59290 What good is evil?<br /><br />Some world leaders including the current US President manage to make doing evil appear as something good. That's why evil is needed. It's used as a tool in the quest for power. It satisfies greed and without it the powers that be would be powerless. In recent years the US administration has... Tue, 16 May 2006 09:21:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59290 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59286 When a friend repays a $5000 personal loan, what are the pros and cons of a one lump sum repayment vs. several smaller monthly payments? Interest is not an issue.<br /><br />The pros in favour of a lump sum are 1. It gives you a substantial amount to work with. 2. It allows you the options of term deposits, retirement savings or to pay off a credit card that's dinging you with interest. 3. Guarantee of payment. (The friend may die before the loan is paid) ... Tue, 16 May 2006 08:11:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59286 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59281 How to clean burnt plastic from the oven?<br /><br />Warm the oven; not hot but warm enough to soften the plastic. Use a paint scraper to remove what you can of the softened plastic. Steel wool for the racks and oven base. Afterwards put the oven on the broil setting to remove all traces of plastic and smell. Hope this helps. Tue, 16 May 2006 07:44:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59281 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59275 Is it true, that spy satellites can read the license plate numbers off an automobile?<br /><br />Officially no, but they can see if your car has a license plate. Tue, 16 May 2006 06:40:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59275 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59268 What is the Zeroth Law?<br /><br />Asimov's Zeroth law. Asimov detected as early as 1950, a need to extend the first law, which protected individual humans, so that it would protect humanity as a whole. Thus, his calculating machines "have the good of humanity at heart through the overwhelming force of the First Law of... Tue, 16 May 2006 04:34:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59268 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59267 What is DVI-I?<br /><br />DVI-I stands for Digital Video Interface - Integrated and means a DVI connector that can transmit both analog and digital video data. http://www.afterdawn.com/glossary/terms/dvi-i.cfm A connector that has the capability of carrying either digital or analog video signals. This connector can... Tue, 16 May 2006 04:29:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59267 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59266 What eats wasps?<br /><br />The Garden Spider. Black and Yellow Argiopes eat flying insects that get trapped in the sticky web. The most common ones are aphids, flies, grasshoppers, bees, and wasps. http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/StratfordLandingES/Ecology/mpages/black_and_yellow_argiope.htm ... Tue, 16 May 2006 04:25:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59266 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59263 What material was used to clad the sides of the US warship "Old Ironsides?"<br /><br />Oak. The name of the ship was the USS Constitution and was called “old ironsides" because it had survived many battles. “The Constitution--called "Old Ironsides" because bullets could not penetrate her tough oak sides--was one of the first of the original six frigates that made up the U.S.... Tue, 16 May 2006 04:14:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59263 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59262 How long did the Hundred Years War last?<br /><br />116 years - 1337 to 1453. England vs France. Tue, 16 May 2006 04:03:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59262 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59261 What was New Mexico named after?<br /><br />It was named as a result of the Mexican War of 1848. The US acquired all of it in 1853 in the Gadsden purchase. Union troops captured the territory during the Civil war and when Geronimo surrendered the Apache and most Indian conflicts in the area were ended. Tue, 16 May 2006 03:50:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59261 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59260 What makes a pizza "Montréal-style"?<br /><br />"Smoked meat", onions and hot peppers. Tue, 16 May 2006 03:36:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59260 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59259 In the book "1001 Arabian Nights," what nationality was Aladdin?<br /><br />Aladdin's nationality was Chinese. Tue, 16 May 2006 03:26:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/59259