Answerbag: John Wilson's answers

Answer to If you have oral sex, are you still a virgin?

Mon, 24 Oct 2005 21:16:39 -0700

If you have oral sex, are you still a virgin?

Depends on your belief system. If you ask a Catholic priest you will get one answer - if you ask a social worker in a major metropolitan city, you will get a much different answer. So the proper question is, "Who or What governs your belief system?" Once you decide that you can find an...

Answer to What does it take to become a consistently profitable stock trader? (based on yearly results)

Mon, 24 Oct 2005 21:00:15 -0700

What does it take to become a consistently profitable stock trader? (based on yearly results)

Know when to hold'em, Know when to fold'em. Seriously. You need to be able to analyze stocks with real business acumen... and also detach yourself from the money you have invested. Most people invest with emotion - kinda like betting on a football game where one of the participants is...

Answer to How do I select a good short-term (3-5 yrs) bond to invest in?

Mon, 24 Oct 2005 20:49:46 -0700

How do I select a good short-term (3-5 yrs) bond to invest in?

It all depends on the rate and interest of the bond. Your best bet is call a local bank that has a financial advisor that covers municipal bonds. ASK that question!!! You won't find the best bonds on the internet - remember that the best bonds offer tax advantages that make the interest...

Answer to How can I perform oral sex on a man after I get my tongue pierced?

Mon, 24 Oct 2005 20:45:11 -0700

How can I perform oral sex on a man after I get my tongue pierced?

Any way you want. The most important thing to do is practice and practice often.

Answer to In general, why do celebrities get married and divorced more often than regular people?

Mon, 24 Oct 2005 20:42:44 -0700

In general, why do celebrities get married and divorced more often than regular people?

Well... marriage and divorce provides much more publicity than the average marriage or divorce. This could be beneficial for celebs. Also, the nature of work for celebrities requires a schedule that usually conflicts within the marriage. A key to marriage is spending time together - learning,...

Answer to Does drinking black coffee stain your teeth faster than drinking coffee with cream?

Mon, 24 Oct 2005 20:36:50 -0700

Does drinking black coffee stain your teeth faster than drinking coffee with cream?

Depends on how much coffee you drink. If you drink one cup of coffee without cream, your teeth will be exposed to more coffee than if you drank one cup with cream.

Answer to What is the best way to clean scum from a fiberglass shower?

Mon, 24 Oct 2005 20:33:17 -0700

What is the best way to clean scum from a fiberglass shower?

Oven cleaner. Hands down the best corrosive availble on the market that is safe for shower materials.

Answer to How do you get a 13 month old to like to drink from a sippy cup? All he does is chew on it and then wants his bottle to drink from.

Mon, 24 Oct 2005 20:31:18 -0700

How do you get a 13 month old to like to drink from a sippy cup? All he does is chew on it and then wants his bottle to drink from.

13 months is about when they start to transition to a sippy cup. Make sure you are using a sippy cup with a stopper... the baby will treat this like a nipple - that is, they will suck it. Most sippy cups have a stopper that has two flow levels (you just reverse the direction). So start with...

Answer to Can I feed my baby both breast milk and formula?

Mon, 24 Oct 2005 20:24:03 -0700

Can I feed my baby both breast milk and formula?

Yes. The "breast feeding" Nazi's would say, "No," but any decent MD, will tell you that supplementing breast milk with formula is much better than your baby not getting enough nutrition.

Answer to Can Individual Retirement Accounts be moved from one financial institution to another without penalty?

Thu, 06 Oct 2005 19:24:22 -0700

Can Individual Retirement Accounts be moved from one financial institution to another without penalty?

Absolutely. There is no penalty. However, there is time limit (60 days) so it's best to transfer the securities rather than liquidate the first account and fund the new account with the proceeds. You should ask your new financial institution for a "full ACAT" transfer. Also, keep...

Answer to Is it illegal to withdraw money from my 401k, even if I can pay the penalties?

Fri, 16 Sep 2005 13:20:26 -0700

Is it illegal to withdraw money from my 401k, even if I can pay the penalties?

No. It's your money. Keep in mind that in addition to a 10% penalty for early withdrawal, you will also pay income tax since it is "qualified" pre-tax contribution.

Answer to Why does a soldier call his unit to attention when a commander enters and leaves the building for the day?

Fri, 16 Sep 2005 13:16:39 -0700

Why does a soldier call his unit to attention when a commander enters and leaves the building for the day?

Military protocol requires that all lower ranked personnel be called to attention when an Officer enters the immediate area (this is usually a room, or area outside - not usually a building since you would have to physically see the officer arriving). In practice this is usually done when a...

Answer to Who makes the U.S. Postal Service mail delivery trucks?

Fri, 16 Sep 2005 13:07:43 -0700

Who makes the U.S. Postal Service mail delivery trucks?

AM General, AKA Jeep, AKA Chrysler. When Jeep returned from WWII, it went immediately into government agricultural and postal services. The Jeep Dispatcher (DJ3A) was the first Jeep vehicle built for the U.S. Postal service. Based on the Jeep Universal (CJ3A) introduced in 1949, the Jeep...

Answer to If an airline files for bankruptcy, will I no longer be able to use my frequent flier miles?

Fri, 16 Sep 2005 12:51:49 -0700

If an airline files for bankruptcy, will I no longer be able to use my frequent flier miles?

No. Filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection does not directly affect the airline's operations. For example see: http://www.delta.com/about_delta/deltas_restructuring/skymiles_faqs/index.html