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How often do you check AB each day and for how long? Every day. :)

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Have you ever visited your state, province or country's capital city? What did you think of it? I've driven "around" my state capital many, many times and still haven't driven "into" it to explore. I understand it's actually quite nice. (Sacramento, CA) I've been to the U.S. Capital - Washington, D.C. - many times and can't say enough good things about it. A lot to take in from the Washington or Jefferson monuments to the White House to...

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What do u think of the musical RENT? I enjoyed it. Several interesting characters - and life situations. The plot moves along as the characters meet and interact. But it's a musical afterall .. and I think the music and lyrics help vs detract from .. the storytelling. That opening number is powerful and sticks with you long after the stage performance or the film .. is over. I'd give it a 4 out of 5.

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Name something that just Hangs...? dog look As in .... a hang dog look Ok, ok .. more traditional answers might be: -- paintings hanging on the wall -- plants hanging outside on my patio -- clothing that hangs when the person is one size and the clothing is one or two or three sizes bigger Or how about this: -- the poor little guy who gets created one body part at a time when we play "Hangman"

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Where does the questions that you ask here on AB come from? The "spark" could be anything .. just as with any sort of creative activity or writing. Sometimes it's thinking about a particular category. Sometimes it just "comes to mind" as I'm staring out the window watching the squirrels in the back yard. Soemtimes it's a news story I hear in the car on National Public Radio or something I read or or or or!!! Any...

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Sound of Music, or Wizard of Oz? This is like the tv networks who decide to choose the two or three BEST PROGRAMS overall then schedule them all to play against each other on the same night! :) Meaning .. you've selected two excellent films, of course. Ok .. how about Dorothy singing "The Hills are Alive ..."? Or Maria saying "There's no place like home"? LOL Ok ok ... Put me down...

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Who said "Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way"? Leo Tolstoy in "Anna Karenina" http://www.quotationspage.com/quote/27719.html

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What is a good state to live in? A state of grace? A state of equilibrium? A good state of mind?

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What is your opinion of people who carelessly throw litter, chewing gum and cigarettes onto the streets and also out of cars? Well .. you've already loaded the appropriate word into your question: careless. But I'd go further. It's disrespectful and irresponsible. Disrespectful of both Mother Earth / the planet .. and of all the other humans they're "co-habiting" with. Irresponsible as there is no regard for their role in the grand order of things. Imagine if each individual on...

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Do you like the sound of rain on your roof? Absolutely. Some sounds - like this example - have the ability to bypass our conscious thought - and take us to wonderfully centering places.

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Is your signature illegible? No .. it's pretty clear, I think. Must be all the handwriting practice we had to do in grade school.

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Who are some writers that have a really distinct style? Virginia Woolf

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Who else thinks it's annoying when people actually write 'w/' instead of 'with' on a school paper? Can't they just take the time to write three extra letters? I don't think it's annoying. I think it misses the mark altogether. Shorthand, abbreviations, w/ and such markings all work well when we're taking notes for our own private use. Could be as we listen to a lecture or as we read reference manuscripts or materials. But you said "school paper". That implies a certain set of standards, type of writing, form,...

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Are you a good hummer? Is it better than your singing? Probably .. but would it be awful to add that I'd actually prefer to whistle? lol

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Did anyone read/tell you bedtime stories when you were a child? Yes .. mostly my mother, but sometimes my father did too. I remember best ... "The Little Engine That Could". In fact, I think that played into the way I approach life even now. No matter how hard things get .. no matter the odds .. you just have to believe in yourself .. keep trying .. and to help yourself believe it AND do it .. chant .. "I think I can, I think I can,...

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Who are some ficticious or real characters who were known to wear a mask? Known to wear a mask: -- Spider Man -- Batman -- Green Lantern -- Ms Marvel -- The Lone Ranger -- The Phantom of the Opera

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First thing that comes to mind when i say BRUTE...? BRUTE: -- force -- the other Brut - as in Faberge -- I was thinking of a neanderthal type male .. a bully .. and thought of that guy (villian) that was a character in the Popeye universe. So off to Google I went and found that big old guy was BLUTO! So much for the state of my memory cells: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popeye -- and finally, we have: ET TU, BRUTE?? ...

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If we were to meet at a coffee shop for a date and i said i didnt like coffee and ordered a hot chocolate instead would that change your opinion about me? why or why not! Nope, sure wouldn't .. if you mean .. for the worse, or something. The date was to be at a coffee shop. So I'd expect that you might order any number of things to drink ... coffee, tea, hot chocolate .. or any number of cold items they might have on their chalk board as well. So if you want hot chocolate? Cool. Bring it on. :) Might join you!

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The state of Connecticut will raise the tax on cigarettes 51 cents, total tax on a pack of cigarettes will be $2.01. Some people argue that this is a tax on the poor, since the majority of smokers earn less money than non-smokers. What are your thoughts? Well .. it's almost two years later from when you asked this and the taxing of cigarettes has continued to rise .. more and more and more and more. I'm not so sure it'a a case of "the poor". And while we're all certainly aware of the health risks and the costs of them, there seems to be a sense of "righteousness" when it comes to cigarettes that...

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Was your high school senior prom held in the school or at a hotel? That was a pretty interesting news article, Ed. My high school prom was in the high school gym. We didn't see it as "cutting back" or saving money in tough financial times. It simply "was" .. and that's where we held it .. and that was that! And "of course" we spent hours working on decorations and putting them up ourselves. Again ... just...

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Why do TV series usually start with the episode 'PILOT'? Here's a working defintion of "pilot episode" in the context of television: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pilot_Episode I like the idea of seeing a pilot as a precursor .. or a prototype. Was interesting to read that only a little over 25% of all tv pilots made move on to be come an actualy tv series.

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Say I used images from the Internet to vector over for my Graphic novel. That shouldn't be illegal, right? Say I take the body of a naked blond and vector over her to look like a naked brunet - that shouldn't be illegal, right? Doesn't really matter what the subject matter of the images is. 1) "used images" .. Meaning you searched for .. found .. copied .. then made derivitive works from .. images online .. created by someone other than you. (ie not your own work or property). 2) "from the Internet" .. Since the "Internet" is just technology, the reality is you used images...

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Which is more bothersome to you...having someone take credit for something you created or being given credit for something you don't deserve? Very interesting question, Rosie. :) Being given credit for something I don't deserve seems like an easy one for me. All I have to do is immediately correct the misunderstanding .. let them know how "is" deserving if I know .. or suggest they check further if I don't. But I don't feel any discomfort about it. Just a mistake. So I set the record straight and move...

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Do you get Junior Mints when you go to the movies? Used to be my absolute favorite. Now, I'd rather buy my own and sneak them in vs pay five billion dollars for the box. LOL I'll buy popcorn there though, so the theater owners still make out. :) The taste of those .. mixed with popcorn? WHOA. Excellent. And like many excellent things, can only do it once in awhile now. ONe of the pleasures ???? of getting older....

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I subscribe to life long learning. What do you think? I think it's what makes the world go around. Formal ways to do that in lots of directions from many sources. Informal ways to do it. But do it, we must .. if we are to say "yes" to life .. every day .. Interested .. learning .. growing .. changing .. I think: YES It's part of what it means to be fully human. :)

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I just clicked on a question with TEN answers and got the "No one has asnswered this question yet." That is my largest number so far. Anyone else have one with more answers? I've seen over to page 2 of answers .. and yet .. no one there. Have experimented with different ways of getting to them, but it's just plain erratic. Else why sometimes there and sometimes not? Seems it would be better if just not there across the board from a "how to fix it" point of view. Anyway .. my only worry is the same as Keithold. My worry is I'm going...

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Do you believe there is a Supreme Bean? Seems every time I turn around, another one is sprouting up. :)

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My very good friend Lion Heart is now maestro, would anyone be kind enough to help me to congratulate him? It's MAESTRO party time ... for Lion Heart? Ok .. by all means ... Congratulations in order. Enjoy your celebration ... and dance a happy dance. :) (nice of you to host this, moonchild)

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Do they put those little labels that flip up on blouses just to annoy you ladies yo?...;) Hmmmmm .. -- annoy us -- drive us crazy -- give us a way to make a mark in the world as we head out into public with our label sticking straight up at the back of our necks. The one we find AFTER WE GET HOME, mind you. :):)

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Babies are not born with hatred. They are not born with religious beliefs (all babies are atheists, no matter how much water you splash on them) and they haven't a clue about things like racism or misogyny or homophobia. They must be taught, right? Yes .. they must be taught ...

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Are the license plate numbers and house numbers in the movies real? How do they come up with them? Sometimes I wonder if they have a humorous meaning behind them. What do you think? I don't know about reality or even humorous meanings. But I do know there are often "insider jokes" in many of the props used in films and tv series. This is just one reason of many that I enjoy the extras often created and included on DVD versions of programs. If they created one or more "commentaries" .. for the film .. or for specific episodes .. often they...

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Do you reveal your insides through emotions or self-mutilation? Some I don't reveal. Those I do ... I choose who I reveal to ... and how. No, self-mutilation isn't one of the ways on my list. Feeling emotions. Using my brain. Searching my soul. Conversations. Writing / journaling. Art. Music. Dance. Inner thoughts and feelings. Outer expressions - both directly (communication with others) and indirectly (art, music,...

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What Saturday Night Live comedian introduced Sniglets in his act in the 1980s? Had to look this one up. Found this .. Rich Hall - comedian This article even has a list of SNIGLET examples. :) http://www.theacorn.com/News/2004/0722/Columns/032.html

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Which 1990's fad did you participate in: Pokemon cards, Tamagotchi or Beanie Babies? Bought Pokemon cards for one of my nephews. Yes on Beanie Babies. In fact, I still have one that looks exactly like the tan cocker spaniel I had when I was a kid ... long floppy ears and all.

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Would you at least check in to say hi every now and then? At least? Naw .. I'd do that and more .. just because! No need for obligation. It's a pleasure. I do know the feeling of "is anyone out there" though. Happens now and again. Have no fear. A click of the mouse away here. :)

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What hobbies are popular with adults and children? -- collecting (all KINDS of things) -- gardening -- photography -- crafts (textiles, woodworking, scrapbooking, etc) -- art (painting, drawing, etc) -- singing -- playing an instrument -- that wonderful thing I've learned about: geocaching

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How is my sister's husband's niece related to me? By blood? Not at all. By marriage? Hmmmm .. well .. the person is the child of your BIL's sibling (brother or sister). You and he are of the same generation. She might indeed just shorten the whole thing and call you "aunt" and you call her "niece" .. but those are really family niceties and nothing that fits on a family tree. You and she don't share...

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Where would you put Wicca or druid books in a public library setting? Religion is the 200s block in the Dewey Decimal System, used in libraries to organize books. I believe Wiccan books would go in the 290s .. for "other regilions".

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Would you please help me wish Sweet and Kind Logybren, a Happy AB Anniversary? Ooooooooh yes!!! Happy Anniversary, Loggy. As you know .. always a pleasure. :) You've brightened the day of an awful lot of people around here. An honor to come by and tip my hat to you. :) (thanks for the heads up, Spicy)

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Name something that has Keys...? Something that has Keys: -- locks -- a map -- a diary or diary box -- car, truck, van .... ie vehicle -- doors -- piano or organ or accordian

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Who is the guy that protrays "Jack" from the Jack In The Box commercials? Here's one of the voice actors for Jack in the Box commercials: http://voicechasers.com/database/showactor.php?actorid=1000 I'm very impressed by his long list of credits here!

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Will you be watching Jay Leno when his show begins to start at the new 10pm hour? No. In fact, I don't get it. What if .. when Jay Leno took over the Tonight Show .. we had seen Johnny Carson come on an hour before? Hmmmmmmmm ... It's weird. And in some ways, not fair to the "new" Tonight Show, even though I'm not at all looking forward to Conan. So "late night" just went away. Thank goodness for lots of channel choices...

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Who was your favorite Gilligan's Island character? The Professor But the dynamics of the entire series wouldn't have worked if there had been just that character. We needed the ensemble cast with all their outrageous stereotypes to give us the humor .. and the pure fun. Just look how many times "Ginger or Mary Ann" has been asked! lol Look how absurd it was to have a fabulously wealthy couple ... used to a specific...

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What is one of your favorite musicals from the 60's? The 1960s was a great decade for musical theater. Can't name just one. Here are three of my favorites: -- Camelot -- Man of La Mancha -- Funny Girl

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You're so excited! You've just gotten some wonderful news and you want to share it! You do and the person with whom you share it sloughs it off, makes it seem small and insignificant. Why would anyone do that? I see several folks have already been by and talked of jealousy. Yes, that can certainly be one reason. However, I think there's also another kind of person who is just .. um .. for lack of better way of saying it .. "full of themselves". That is, no matter what your news is .. good news .. bad news .. "any news" .. they'll be insensitive and dismissive since...

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Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury? St Augustine. Here's a nice list of all the Archbishops of Canterbury .. listed in a timeline .. from St Augustine in 597 all the way through Rowan Williams (2002), the 104th Archbishop. http://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/England-History/ArchbishopsofCanterbury.htm

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US Gov't is dropping the 'swine flu' name, using H1N1 virus instead. An Orthodox Jewish sect suggested renaming it "Mexican flu," saying that the reference to pigs is offensive to Muslim and Jewish sensitivities over pork. What would YOU name it? Ack!! Seems to me any time and energy we spend on this ought to be NOT messing with names and name calling and veiled prejudices. I'd keep it pretty darn simple. Go with the science. What are we learning - and what are we calling it? Great. Go with that. In this case? H1N1.

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Is there a vegetable you eat without peeling the skin off first? Lots of them! Tomato Potato Carrots Cucumbers Zucchini (sp) Yellow Summer Squash Green Beans Peas N/a for things like cabbage, brussel sprouts, lettuce, brocolli, etc. And while I'm here .... three cheers for our veggies! LOL

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Can you name something that people "raise"? Raise children Raise a window Raise the flag

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Do you remember when we used Blackboard/Chalkboards in school? With the chalk and the black erasers? Sure do. Also remember how they had to be CLEANED at the end of each day with wet sponges. Looked all shiny black .. when wet. All set to go for the following morning and start of another day. Sometimes it was punishment (stay after school and clean the boards) .. and sometimes it was just luck of the draw. Can still hear the "tap" and "swoosh" sorts of sounds of...

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Whatever happened to the art of good conversation? It exists .. here and there. But these days, seems you have to hunt for it. Something I value highly, btw. :)

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Do you think we give more points to people whose avatar we like more Hmmmmm ... I notice avatars mostly when I'm scanning down a page and I recognize those of friends. So might lead me to interesting topics. (or to them if I want to say hi) ---- Or, I notice avatars now and again of so-far strangers I've not interacted with that are interesting. (a nice design) That's not very often, but it's happened. The norm .. my day to day...

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Do you tend to be a scairdy cat or are you intrepid? As with all "deep thoughts" sorts of questions, can take this in any number of ways. I'll go this way: I think it's important and even essential to our growth and well-being to "risk". Carry on. Yes, we may be scared. Sometimes, that's a perfectly valid and even intelligent response to something. Fear is a warning system, after all. Sometimes,...

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Do you look forward to quiet times when you can think things through or do you avoid such times believing that such activity is a waste of time? Absolutely. Essential part of living. Else, we just scatter along and "spend time" vs "live life".

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Which first lady do you think has done more for America? I pick Elenor Roosevelt. Sorry ... have more than one in mind. Two jump out at me: -- Abigail Adams -- Eleanor Roosevelt Too soon to say re: some of the more recent First Ladies .. from say Jackie Kennedy to now. Let's give it another 25 years or so then see. Have to confess ignorance on many of the First Ladies. In fact, that's one of my "to do" items on my reading list. Want to learn a...

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Do you go shopping for new clothes before you go on a vacation? Well, to be honest, yes. If it's a vacation that's going off to be with family .. where really it wouldn't matter at all about the clothes .. I still wind up getting something or other. Just means I take a closer look at what I'm wearing and "own up" that maybe this or that is great for wearing around at home but really shouldn't be in the. (When did that...

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Are you enrolled to vote? Oh yes. I don't take the fact that we can vote for granted. So yes, registered to vote and have done .. on local, state and national issues, measures, propositions and of course .. many running for public office. If it's a year when it's more difficult getting to the polls, there's always absentee voting through the mail. I've signed up to do that permanently now....

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What is your favourite TV show set in a Hospital? -- the earlier years of "ER" -- "Gray's Anatomy" -- And if I go "vintage tv"? Bring on Richard Chamberlain and "Dr Kildare"! :)

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What would we watch if all reality t.v was banned? I saw this question and was all ready to talk of all the other content we find on television. Look at the wonderful nature, science, history and more documentary and educational programming. Look at all the films. Look at any number of genres of fictional programs .. drama, comedy, children's, and more. But then I realized I couldn't get all "uppity" about...

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Can you name a flower that can also be a person's name? -- Flora -- Daisy -- Dahlia

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Is there a way to vote people off AB? (This is mostly a facetious question, but I would appreciate answers.) No. I wouldn't want that to be the case, either. Can you imagine the chaos (not to mention unfairness quotient) if the priviledge of using a public website were dependent on what amounts to a popularity contest? Or worse, some sort of "ganging up" on perceived "enemies"? The Wild West meets online life!!??!! Whoa. Nope. Terms of Service. Anyone who meets and...

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Is there one particular AB user's questions you look for every morning before you answer other questions? or is there one particular category you go to first? (long answer) I've got a bunch of things I do: First thing is usually: -- read then respond to anything that came in overnight. Answers, comments, etc. My thinking there is if I start asking or answering or commenting, then it's going to generate more coming in. I don't want that that to "push off the edge" anything back on "page 5" I haven't...

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Do you consider an oral agreement followed by a handshake a binding contract? Speaking in terms of ethics? Yes, absolutely. And of course, should be entered into only with others who have the same "code". But if we're speaking of legalities and courts and people in general? Then .. no ... in a society with gazillions of people and gazillions of situations where we interact .. each with rights and responsibilities? Nope .. GET IT IN WRITING. And...

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I have about 500 DVDs, who can i donate them to? Brainstorming on where to donate 500 DVDs: -- local public library (anyone can borrow them for free) -- one or more Senior Centers or Battered Women's Shelters (where there may also be kids) or Independent Living Centers (people with disabilities) or some to each!!! -- Goodwill or Salvation Army or any other thrift shop who in turn give their profits to a NON-PROFIT organization...

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What are some animals that are considered to be intelligent? dolphins chimpanzees, gorillas, well let's just say primates dogs whales? homo sapiens?

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How many cans/bottles of pop do you have in your house right now? No pop, but have some soda! LOL!! Ok, ok .. sorry .. I'll answer your question. I see 1 bottle of Pepsi - something I used to drink in cans DAILY - but now have a small bottle maybe twice a month. (How things CHANGE.) I see half a dozen cans of 7-up. And a couple dozen bottles of water, three large bottles of Ocean Spray Light juice, an open 1/2 gal of OJ, and before I move...

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Whats the difference between memoirs and autobiographys? Memoirs and Autobiographies are similar in that they are both about our own life. Autobiographies tend to be sequential .. telling the story of our life .. from birth to current times. They are chronological. You expect to hear about childhood times .. right on up. Memoirs are more of a "slice" of our life. Could be one period of time (from this to that year) .. or one...

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Have you ever purchased prescription drugs from a website? No. Have to say .. the idea rather scares me.

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Color Test! Can you get it right the first time? See the link for the test. Errrrrrr ... Went through the 8 screens. Resulting screen said: << Your score = 0 %. That was a truly shameful performance. The old Left/Right Brain Struggle >> Then it invites me to try again. LOL

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What interesting fact can you tell me about today in history - 04/26? Today in History April 26th CNET has a video telling of three tech disasters that happened on April 26th ... in 1986, 1962 and 1994. Short video here: http://cnettv.cnet.com/today-tech-history-april-26-2008/9742-1_53-50001957.html Normally I wouldn't share a birth or death of someone but would stick to events "on the day". However, going to make an exception. On 26...

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How many crossroads are there in our lives? This is my third one and I'm just wondering! :) In some ways .. we human beings face a crossword every single moment of every single day .. when we choose to "be here" .. alive and alert and making choices .. all the while we're on the planet. We say "yes" or "no" to life .. and to positive or negative energy. There are also those "big crossroad" times - the ones you may be speaking of -...

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What can you tell me about Mark Twain? Many of us know of Mark Twain's real name and his writing career (books, stories, newspaper). But how about this: << Mark Twain was a lifelong creator and keeper of scrapbooks. >> Source: http://www.pbs.org/marktwain/scrapbook/index.html Some WONDERFUL material there from Mark Twain's scrapbooks. :)

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A hug can make people feel many different ways. (They make me smile, I love them) How does a hug make you feel? Hugs make the world go round. They are emotional currency that we can spend freely.

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Have you ever talked someone into dying their hair? Has anyone ever talked you into dying yours? No - haven't talked anyone into dying their hair. That's WAY too risky! LOL No - no one has talked me into doing it although I did think about having a dab of "highlight" color. Didn't do it and now don't want to. So guess it'll just age along with me. And why not? Earned every gray hair I've got so far. :)

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Does it seem like people "specializing" in questioning or answering here? No offense. Am just curious. All kinds of "AB styles" from what I can see. Asking, answering, both .. how much of each .. and number/type of comments One category or a slew of them Amount of time spent per day or week on AB Kinds of Q/A/Comments - not by category, but by other factors such as: factual, opinion, experience, entertainment, congratulatory, AB friends, support .. Everyone has...

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The fan fictions I read haven't been updating lately. I can't live without my fan fictions! What are some good ways to occupy me while I wait for them to update? Maybe discover some other fan fiction out there? TONS of it .. (links to ... for lots of different genres) here: http://www.fanfiction.net

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Name 3 books you have read and really enjoyed. I am looking for something new to read! Not in any particular order - and jumping around in genre: -- "Arrows of the Queen" by Mercedes Lackey (science fantasy & to get started on her Valdemar books) -- "The Prophet" by Kahlil Gibran -- "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon -- Try David McCullough's books (on John Adams or 1776 or ...) or any of Ken Burn's televised documentaries (The...

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What are the most popular (as in the ones that an non-comics book fan would know) DC and Marvel heroes? Some well known DC superheroes: -- Superman -- Batman -- Wonder Woman -- The Flash -- Green Lantern Some well known Marvel superheroes: -- Spider Man -- X Men -- Incredible Hulk -- Iron Man

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Are you into Orinthology? Whats your favorite species? Sure. One of my favorites: hummingbirds.

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Should the US Post Office issue Simpsons stamps? Sure. We've seen tributes to Hollywood actors/actresses. We've seen tributes to musical artists. We've seen tributes to comic book superheroes. Why not an animated tv family that's had a very long run? It's not either serious history and commemoratives OR pop culture OR nature OR or or or or. U.S. stamps show all of those things .. all aspects of who we...

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What item(s) do you save (just in case) and have no other real reason to? Excellent question. And way too many things around here to even begin. The question: am I a collector or a packrat? (Answer: both and that doesn't help. lol) Another question: if I haven't FOUND that "just in case" reason for things in those boxes in that part of the garage for you don't want to know how many years .. just when am I thinking I...

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Bea Arthur died today, April 25, 2009. Did you prefer her as Dorothy Zbornak or Maude Finley? Dorothy in Golden Girls. Was sad to hear this. I just posted a You Tube video recently with the tribute to Golden Girls (for pop culture award) at last year's 2008 TV Land Awards. Gotta give "Maude" a little credit though. She helped us back in those "women's liberation" days. Watch some re-runs. An amazing number of issues put on the table btw she and...

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Are you old enough to remember the Marlboro Man...the coolest cowboy ever? Oh yes. I'll add that I own a red and white rectangular tin sign with The Marlboro Man on it. Like it too. :)

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I just received a gift card instead of a rebate check I was expecting. Is this a new practice? Would you prefer a rebate check or a rebate gift card? I didn't know they were doing that, but it makes sense. Not for us .. but for the store. With the card, they know we'll have to spend it with THEM vs the check that we could cash and use anywhere we like. Someone already commented that often we don't use the whole gift card and thus we don't get the whole value out of the advertised rebate. Will add that to the...

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Hey everyone today is Galeanda's second AB Anniversary ! Congrates on a great accomplishment.:) Aaaahhhh ... a nice day for you, Galeanda and for AB as well!! You just keep giving and giving and giving ... just because. In your honor .. some of "the spirit" of things .. courtesy of Bing Crosby and Bette Midler .. sung back in 1977: (with my hugs and congrats!)

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What is up with all the red hats? Yeah .. isn't it FUN??? Always makes me smile when I see a group of "older" women out and about .. sitting there in their flashy and happy clothing. Unabashedly uplifting and positive.

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What comes to mind when I say maxed/maximum? Maxed/maximum: -- credit cards .. "maxed out" (uh oh!! lol) -- maximum pleasure -- maximum leg room (yeah, right .. must not be talking about many of the airplanes I've been in!) -- maximum experience -- maxed out can also be about us .. when we're "maxed out" on a certain feeling or activity or food or whatever .. ie at our limit. NOT maxed out on AB...

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What is the name of the cat that has your tongue? (Humor welcome) Mr Cat Who Holds Tongues ... Lives just down the lane. :)

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What types of animal are pinnipeds? Seals, sea lions and walrus. Here's a direct snipped quote for PINNIPED: << Three families of living pinnipeds are recognized: Phocidae (earless seals or true seals) Otaridae (eared or fur seals and sea lions) Odobenidae (walrus) >> Source: (and more information) http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/mammals/pinnipeds/

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Do you remember the TV Show The Rockford Files? Yes! Bring on James Garner anytime. :)

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Do you have the talent of lying? Nope ... shows all over my face. Shoot, I've been known to feel guilty and nervous when I see a police car coming up in my rear view mirror .. and I haven't even done anything!! LOL So forget trying to lie. Dead giveaway.

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Have you ever had a sword fight? No, but there's a swashbuckler deep inside me somewhere that I'm sure would love to learn how to do it "and" pull it off to save the day!!!

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What is something you shouldn't share? -- your cold -- any other disease -- your body, if you're already committed to someone -- anything that would cause the other person to say .... oooooo .. "too much information". lol

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Any good suggestions for someone who has writer's block? -- write -- take a timed break (go outside, take a walk, garden a bit, an unstructured time out) -- then write some more -- eat -- write again Mix in different bits of your writing: -- to do lists -- 2nd, 3rd or 10th drafts of existing pieces -- freewriting, clustering, brainstorming -- timed writings -- outlines -- on topic 1st drafts In all, write as is your life depends on...

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Besides Penalty Box, What else can the letters PB stand for? (use your imagination) PB: -- peanut butter -- Papa Bear -- poor baby -- pretty baby -- pink bunny -- plastic bag

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What is worse? Ignorance or apathy? Apathy. Ignorance is not a negative word. At the start of our lives, our "blank slate" is all ignorance. There's much we do not yet know anything about. We are ignorant. As we go through life, we have the capacity and capability to learn .. and with that .. become less ignorant all the time. So ignorance is natural and lessening it is a natural part of what we...

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Abraham Lincoln said, "Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality." How real are your promises? Any of us might have ideas .. or possibilities .. But once we PROMISE, then in my mind, I've already said I'm committed to "make it so". I never make a promise lightly. If I'm not sure, I'll say something like "I'll try" not "I promise". The word promise is one of those shiny 20 dollar gold piece sorts of words. Why? It holds...

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I recently answered a question, "Have you ever denied a friend request on AB?" and I was looking at the answers and I saw a level 65 user answer that with the word "Yes." Don't you hate when high level users answer with one word and give no explainations? Gotta love all the one word "yes" or "no" answers you've gotten to this question. LOL!!! Overall answer? No. But read on for the WHY and also what to do if you dont WANT that sort of answer. (1) If you want more than a yes or no answer, then ask open ended questions, not yes/no questions. In a way, those yes/no answers were a lesson. I've written...

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Has your philosophy about awarding points changed during your A/B membership? Yes. I think there's a learning curve. When I first got here, I was doing well just to find categories, answer a question, ask a question ... and wonder why very little was happening. I remember I was "mortified" the first time I was DR'd. Didn't know for sure what it meant, but it was red and clearly "bad". Didn't learn of flagging til later....

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What do you think about the statement .... "The most important things in life aren't things!" There once was a time when I would have answered this rather quickly ... and self-assuredly said .. Of course! Objects? Nope. Intangibles? Yup. And who can argue with that? However, I've come to see that's most easy to say .. or allowable to say .. when you aren't struggling for basics like food or shelter or physical safety. AFTER the basics are met, THEN this is...

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Do you remember the TV Show Gun Smoke? "Gun Smoke"? Sure. Longest running drama show in the U.S. Aired from 1955 to 1975. Imagine a show that was introduced NOW .. lasting for twenty years!! (other than game shows or soap operas) Here's a toast to good old Matt Dillon and to Miss Kitty too! Where were they? Ummmm .. Dodge City, wasn't it? :)

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Do you remember S&H Green Stamps? or Yellow Stamps (competitor)? Did you collect them? Where did you get them? Did you ever redeem the books of these stamps? For what? Do you still have some of these stamps around the house, somewhere? (I do!) I need to look around to see if I've got any of those books or stamps around. They were GREAT. Just answered another question about the process of filling the books - and quality time in the kitchen while doing that. But your question brings something else to mind. There were many things we got from the Redemption Center that we might not have had otherwise if not for those filled...

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Who collected trading stamps? (Plaid, Blue Chip, S&H Green, Wise Owl, etc.) S&H Green Stamps Plaid Stamps Blue Chip Stamps Loved setting up to work on them too - at the kitchen table - where many a great conversation took place. One empty plate with a wet sponge on it. Tearing off rows/columns of stamps from the big sheets or long strips given at a store .. based on denomination .. to match what was needed to "fill a page" in the redemption...

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What was the last thing you bought today? Stamps at the Post Office.

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I cannot walk well and must have a cane. Mine is a simple wooden cane with no designs or fancy handle. What is the best cane you ever saw or owned? Had the same kind of cane for over 25 years and loved it. (Now using a collapsable walking stick instead of a cane) It's black metal cane .. can adjust the height .. rubber tip on floor end .. but the best part was the handle. It was very "wide" so the whole palm of your hand fits on top of it. Gave lots of stability. I didn't need it so much for weight bearing but did...

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It is A BiRtHdAy PaRtY!!!! Open bar! Those who don't drink alcohol can have anything they want. But for us alcohol drinkers lets have as many videos as we can that speaks of alcohol in the title or lyrics!! Wanna send me a video for my birthday? Please? No video to share, but I've got a nice collection of shot glasses. So if everyone will be CAREFUL not to break them ... I'll bring 'em all along and we can put them to good use as we watch whatever videos other folks brought along. And of course .. say HAPPY BIRTHDAY again. :)

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Why doesn't AB delete questions that are 2 years old or older? it would clear there system and would help it run better (Long answers) There are variations of this question over and over again. AB is a database. That's the "product" the owners now "own" in this Information Age. We are volunteers who are giving them the content. We do that even as we interact with each other .. and find our myriad reasons for being here. Those go from trying to help someone to having fun to...

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Kravenhead is now a sage. Who would like to join me at a raven party in his honour? Great news!!! Welcome to Sage-dom, Kravenhead!! Hard work, but you did it!!!!! With any luck, you've also enjoyed the journey. :) Congratulations! (Thanks, Keithold)

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Our awesome Nunya is having a birthday today (4/23). She's 100 years old (just kidding Nunya-you know I love you). She is a wonderful ABer and good friend. Would anyone like to congratulate her on her special day? Happy Birthday, Nunya! Here's to you!!! What kind of music would you like? :)

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I saw an ad on Craig's List for "ephemera." What is that? Ephemera can be a little difficult to define. However, the Ephemera Society of America (borrowing from the British Ephemar Society) came up with a list of THREE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS of what we call ephemera. You can read those here: http://www.ephemerasociety.org/articles/dann.html Ephemera items were meant to be used then thrown away in the course of daily living. So those that survived...

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What are some great skills to have? -- the ability to listen - heart to heart, not just with the ears -- the ability to forgive - a much more difficult thing to do that may be at first obvious -- the ability to love - a lifetime endeavor -- the ability to make a good steak - and a hot fudge sundae

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What kind of conversations do you not want to be part of? Why? The Eeyore type .. where no matter what the topic .. the person has something negative to say. Very draining!!!

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How do you catalog books according to Library of Congress? Here's the link directly to the Library of Congress Classification Outline. Click on any major category to see sub-categories http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/lcco/

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Yarnlady is happy today is a swami. Who would like to join me at a happy party in her honour? Another milestone!!! Congratulations, Yarnlady. Really nice news that you've hit SWAMI level. Hope you enjoy your well-deserved special day. :) (Thanks, Keithold)

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" How sweet it is" What comedian used those lines in a sitcom from the 50's Jackie Gleason Here's a GREAT clip that even includes a "How Sweet It Is" highway sign!!

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Are you old enough to remember the Smothers Brothers? Yes. They were what I'd call a turning point program. They had social commentary / humor .. mixed with music, more humor and pure entertainment. Ultimately, they ran into problems with the network re: censurship. Those were the times of folk songs, anti-war protests ... "and such". Watched it every week.

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Of all the places that you’ve lived, which two are the farthest apart? Which two are the closest to each other? 3000 miles apart Grew up on the east coast of the US As an adult, been living on the west coast of the US Closest would be a move from one place to another withing the same city. (suburbs)

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In the US, where are the 3 places which the United States flag is always flown at half mast? Wow - this one was a bit more complicated than I imagined when I set out to research an answer for you. I still have an "I don't know" for "3 places". But I've learned a LOT about WHEN the U.S. flag can be or is flown at half mast ... --- in honor of the death of a person --- in honor of an event where several lost their lives --- by Presidential order, to...

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In honor of Earth Day, what's your favorite nature documentary--'Blue Planet', 'An Inconvenient Truth', 'Planet Earth', 'March of the Penguins', 'Galapagos', or 'The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau'? Well, I haven't seen all of those so this answer really isn't fair. But I'll say I loved "Planet Earth". Here's some wonderful footage from it out at the Internet Movie Database site: http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi3877962521/

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Do you remember the " Honeymooners"? Oooooh yeah!! A classic. :)

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What is an intresting fact about "Bison/Buffalo"? Ran a Google search thinking I might share something about the U.S. "buffalo nickel". Nope. Found this - saying that "bison" and "buffalo" are not the same animal!! This site goes on to explain that North American BISON have been called BUFFALO for any number of reasons. (and sets out some possibilities) Apparently BUFFALO are those animals in Africa...

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Does a pregnant pause give birth to little pauses? Yes .. named Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail. :)

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What are your opinions and views on hypnoses? There's a certain "hmmmmmm" about it. :) While the images of magicians and audiences and entertainment and people jumping on one leg or crowing like a rooster come to mind .. this is not what I'm interested in .. nor would I participate. No, I'm interested in the more serious side in a professional setting. I "might" consider being hypnotized, but it...

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What's the worst song that could be played at a wedding reception? Something must be terribly wrong with me. First two things that came to mind as absolutely WRONG for a wedding? --> "Pray for the dead and the dead will pray for you". or --> The camp song "Great green gobs of greasy, grimey, gopher guts ... " Ok .. well .. maybe a question for another day .. or already in the AB archives .. is what a GOOD song might be! :)

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Is home the best place on earth for you? Yes .. absolutely. Remember Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz" .. clicking her red shoes .. "there's no place like home .."!!! To me, it's the one and only place on the planet where we can truly "be". Our safety .. our refuge .. our island .. our castle .. no matter if tiny or huge .. brick, wood, stucco or ??? It's our nest. Ok, so I'll...

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AB's very inquisitive and friendly NUNYA has reached SWAMI!!!!!!!!!! Please, would you stop by and congratulate her on this amazing accomplishment? There's already a party goin' on .. but no nuns or priests from what I can see. LOL http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1417591 Congrats again to NUNYA .. reaching SWAMI level in astonishing time .. with 100 billion zillion questions and answers. And good cheer to boot. :)

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What do you think when people revive questions that you asked ages ago? is it annoying? refreshing? how old is too old a question? I'm honored when someone either finds one of my old questions when wandering about in a specific category .. or took the time to go look at my questions .. sort them if they like .. find something of interest .. then run with it. Shoot, I've got a bunch (80+) of unanswered questions that I'd be delighted to see pulled into the light of day. In fact, I like to do that myself...

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AB's very inquisitive and friendly NUNYA has reached SWAMI!!!!!!!!!! Please, would you stop by and congratulate her on this amazing accomplishment? And theeeeeeere she iiiiiiiiiiisss ... Swami NUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN-YA .. Ok, so maybe I shouldn't sing out my congrats. Er .. well done, NUNYA!! And yes, heartiest of congratulations. :) (and thanks, Kay)

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Are there any George Carlin Fans here? Yes .. from his early "suit" days .. into his "hippy dippy weather man" .. on into his social commentaries .. and on through the decades. He used his humor to show us his view of the universe. Politics and religion were not off topic! lol I'm sorry he's no longer with us.

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Which relative made you feel wanted and safe as a child? I was very fortunate indeed. -- both of my parents -- both of my maternal grandparents -- many people (not relatives) in the small, rural area I grew up .. in a time when everybody knew everybody and no one locked their doors.

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How many US TV shows can you think of that were copied from British TV shows? Actually, I wish there were more British TV shows that made it to the US - and vice versa for that matter. Used to be the only British tv I saw was whatever my local public television station decided to purchase rights for and air. These days, with BBC .. and DVD sets ... and rentals ... there's more available to discover. And even so, there are gaps. So "The...

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Have you ever built things with tinker toys? Oh yes, for Tinkertoys. And Lincoln logs. And Lego's. And Erector Set. A good thing to build stuff, yes? LOL

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Is living an authentic life important to you? Absolutely.

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Is it wrong to be bisexual, or homosexual? Huh? You're asking an ethical question about something that just "is". Would anyone ask the question "Is it wrong to be heterosexual?" Similarly, would anyone ask "Is it wrong to be a tree? Or a human being? Or a chipmunk? Or a stone? Or a river?" No .. Bisexual or homosexual .. Some x percent of the population just "are" .. much...

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What is a card game that you don't know, but want to learn? I love playing cards. I used to know how to play Canasta. Would be fun to re-learn that one and see if I still like it. Never learned how to play bridge either, so that might be fun. Already know lots of different kinds of rummy, including Liverpool rummy and gin rummy. Also like Texas Hold 'Em poker, Spit, Cribbage and Crazy Eights. :) Short answer: re-learn Canasta and...

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The old believe everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young __________________________. What? Are just discovering what "everything" IS!!

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What do you think about the father of "Slumdog Millionaire" star Rubina Ali trying to sell her for $300,000? (see article) Over 200 comments already in response to news article here: http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/news/271325/Slumdog-Millionaire-star-Rubina-Ali-who-played-Latika-is-offered-for-sale-by-dad-Rafiq-Qureshi-to-the-News-of-the-Worlds-Fake-Sheikh.html Per usual, it seems to me we regular folk really don't know the "truth" at this point. We have some facts .. and a whole slew of...

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Do your washer and dryer match? Yes - and standing side by side in the garage. Sad to say .. this is NOT true in my kitchen. Combo refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, wall oven, micro, range top & range vent/hood .. are all over the map .. in an ooooooold kitchen. Eclectic???? lol

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Do you have a side by side refridgerator/freezer OR is the freezer on top? Switched from freezer on top to having the two door type .. freezer on left .. refrigerator on right .. ice and water dispenser on front of freezer side. Needed kitchen plumbing to be able to have that ice maker, but I've loved having it. Like the double doors, just seems the fridge gets out of control trying to find ROOM for containers, etc. Can't afford it in the scheme of...

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What was the Last Big Object you had delivered to your home...? New energy efficient windows and Roof gutters (molded and cut in macbine, then loooooong pieces installed on each roof edge) In both cases, I played digital storyteller and took photos before, during & after. Also served water and snacks. LOL

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What is the #1 statement you hate hearing? -- I can't -- If only (as already mentioned here) -- I hate ... -- or any of the sentence variations using the words "they" or "them" --- with generalizations --- that reduce millions of individuals to one giant stereotype

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What is something that parents don't want their kids to waste? -- food (Remember all the starving children in __(fill in the country)__) -- time -- their lives -- their money (How many times have parents said "that would be a complete waste of money!")

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What's an old TV show you remember that most other people wouldn't know? How's this? A cartoon I watched when I was a kid .. "Tom Terrific" (and his companion .. Manfred, the Wonder Dog) :)

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What comes to mind when I say waterfall? Waterfall: -- Niagara Falls -- Yosemite National Park -- Mother Nature -- history of U.S. National Park system -- question / wondering - if there's something similar in other countries -- art (photos, paintings ...) of waterfalls -- WONDERFUL sound(s) they make -- trips I've taken to Niagara Falls & Bridal View Falls (Yosemite) -- many "non-famous" but...

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Whats the worst science fiction movie/series ever made? While there are any number of films, think I'd rather submit the tv show "Enterprise". http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0244365/ In my mind, that was a blotch upon the Star Trek universe. In fact, when I list out the ST tv shows, I don't even consider this one of them!

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When people are in your home, do you feel a total loss of privacy? No. If people are in my home, it's 99% certain I invited them! So the opposite is true. I'm delighted they've accepted my invitation and looking foward to some quality time with them. When I was in my twenties (five billion years ago!), people would "drop in" and not leave when I'd like ... make a mess of the place, all those things that happen when...

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Do you see funerals as a celebration of death or a celebration of ones life? There are all sorts of funeral rites and services. Look across centuries and cultures. There are death rituals. Some mark a "passage" from one life to another - on a spiritual plane. Some speak of "from ashes to ashes .. dust to dust". To me, it's a social ritual. Someone dies and the living need a way to acknowledge that person .. and of course, need ways to...

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I'm sitting here sobbing my heart out! i've just watched the film 'The Notebook' did anybody else do/feel this? "The Notebook" is an excellent film. "The Notebook" is powerful. I cried. More than once. Nothing else is possible with this film. I'm glad the film was made.

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What is Dyslexia, what causes it, and how is it treated? Dyslexia is "a brain-based type of learning disability that specifically impairs a person's ability to read." Some of the patterns seen re: when it happens are: after a brain injury or part of dementia. There's some evidence that genetics may play a role. The main treatments have to do with how learning happens .. trying out both different environments and teaching...

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Someone HasntBeen congratulated... Who wants to congratulate HasntBeen for reaching Maestro? This is wonderful news. HasntBeen? HURRAY! You put a lot of thought into your answers and comment discussions. So I'm pleased to add my voice to all the others .. and congratulate you! Thanks for the heads up, iwnit. :) A question for you both though. I see that Naruto video clip. Anime fan? One or both of you? :)

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What can you do to try to make AB better for the whole community? Asking that kind of question isn't such a bad way to start! :) -- Recognize that it "is" a community. Every question, answer and comment arrives from a "real person" at their computer. -- AB-etiquette would go a long way too. Basic civility. -- As in other parts of life, give a little thought to how your Q, A or comments might "contribute" to the...

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How wil history judge us? (long answer) I love this question. Why? We "judge" those before us and others will judge us .. based on whatever we do or don't "leave here" for others to find, organize, assess and come to some tentative conclusions about. If we leave zero - then others "guess" based on secondary evidence and wider ranges of error. The more "primary...

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What do you read for pleasure? (long answer) Anything I can get my hands on? :) Fiction: -- scifi/fantasy -- cozy books (mysteries) -- mysteries -- historical fiction & multi-generational fiction -- I'll just say "the classics" but that may not be technically correct. May be better to say .. fiction novels from well known writers to see what I think of them. (From Jane Austin to Mark Twain .....

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Does it bother you that people copy the answers you give here and get paid for them on a pay for click site. Where, Yarnlady? At one of those "article" type sites? We gave a license to AB re: our original content, but we didn't give it to anyone passing by. Ditto all over the Internet where folks feel if it's online, it's ok to copy it. Ditto even e:mails that get forwarded minus our permission .. this giving our priate contact information away, let alone the...

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10 items or less line in the store. You have 10 of the same item, and 2 other things. Do you go there, and if so, is it 3 items or 12 that you have, in your opinion? (do you count the 10 identical items as one or not) Never even crossed my mind that it would be seen as 3 items, when looking in the cart - I clearly see 12. Can you imagine someone rolling five full carts through the "10 items or less" line ... saying there were only 5 items ... a cart full of each. So no. It's literal. How many individual items - same or different makes no never-mind - are you bringing to the check out...

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Who wrote "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day"? Shakespeare sonnet: http://www.cs.rice.edu/~ssiyer/minstrels/poems/71.html

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What kind of bird food do you buy, and where? I enjoy feeding the birds, and other wildlife, but the agway where I purchased the bird seed closed. The seed I've been using has more millet than what I used before and I heard that is not good in winter. If you have a nursery nearby, try paying them a visit. I just spent quite awhile at one this afternoon. Plants, trees, flowers, vegetables, herbs. Gardening supplies of all kinds. And guess what? An area that had bird houses, bird feeders and many diffeent brands/kinds of food! I even saw a special feeder meant specifically for sunflower seeds. I got a packet of "something"...

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Do you still like suckers? Tootsie Roll Pops Cherry

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What is your definition of a "stuffed shirt"? You've put this question in the "boredom" category, so guess a "stuffed shirt" is boring in your book? To me, "stuffed shirt" brings up two responses: (1) someone who is a bit "by the rules", uptight, doesn't seem able to let their hair down, pretty serious all the time, and so on. May or may not even realize they "are" a...

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Have you ever worked out of your home? How did or does that work out for you? No, but wouldn't it be great? One of my sisters works full time outside the home, but in addition is a part-time ebay seller from inside her home. Last I heard, she was selling other people's stuff too (there's a name for that) .. where she takes a commission of the income, but takes the photos, does all the listings, auction mgmt with bidders, mailing of goods, etc

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Does anyone remember the tv show "Maude"? Yes, yes, yes and yes. Fun show - and like several others - like "All in the Family" - the sitcom carried a social change message. In this case, it was about the changing roles for women. Catchy theme song too. LOL

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Who is Susan Boyle? Our latest "don't judge a book by its cover" lesson. "Britain's Got Talent" - (like "American Idol") - gets all sorts of people. Susan Boyle showed up - like many others. Many were prepared to either laugh at her or feel sorry for her - based on her physical appearance - and the way she talked / presented herself. Then she sang and the world...

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What is something you collected as a kid that you would not collect now? -- Rocks -- Marbles -- Fireflies in a jar -- Poison ivy - whether I wanted it or not -- Lots of skinned knees lol

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Can Harry Potter's magic hold for 6th film? Sure could. Same question could have been asked about the books. And yet .. there were more aspects of the tale to tell. Turned out they were told well enough that the books still sold off the shelves. In fact, fans were WAITING for the next one to arrive. So same should hold true for the films. They've made money (and told the stories well) so far. Think the fans are still out...

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Can you name two things you love that rhyme? First thing that came to mind was "time" as in having the time to do things. That word rhymes with "rhyme". Then, of course, I realized that wasn't your question!! LOL Ok .. thinking again ... how about: above and love .. I'd like to rise "above" some things that happen in this world and evolve to truly "love" Hmmmm .. still not...

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Who is fetching? Hmmmm .. well ... 1) a beautiful woman .. or bride .. as in "isn't she fetching!" as in beautiful. 2) A dog fetching a stick or whatever we throw for them to go "get". 3) No reference to a man in any way I can think of. Or a cat. LOL Just women and dogs. :)

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Why do most things being sold on TV cost $19.99 + Shipping and Handling? Already saw the "because it sounds better than $20" answer here. And yes, there are more sales at that price point than that "perceived" giant price leap of a penny to twenty bucks. I agree too about the S&H. Could shiop a cadillac for what they'll ship for. Ever notice if it's music CD collections .. or those coin presentations .. vs the...

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Is it safe to assume that a person who treats their pets well would be loving mate candidate too? If a person treated their pets well, think I'd take it as one bit of their life and character .. a clue .. but not the full picture. So no, wouldn't give them a 100 percent ok with humans. But would at least smile and see it as one check in the "positive" column. Then it would be time to learn more about other parts of the person. On the other hand, and I realize this...

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What is something that you always find in the hood? LOL Likely your head - when it's raining. :)

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Is it ever possible to really and truly sympathize/empathize with someone unless you've been there yourself? Or do you just imagine what it would be like and go from there? I think it's a matter of degree. If I have no direct/similar experience to go from, then yes, I have to imagine .. If I've "been there", then even so, there's a matter of degree re: how similar that experience was .. what we brought to that experience .. and how it transformed / changed us. Why? We are each unique. So my answer is that as we share experiences,...

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We give awards for all kinds of things...best acting, best book, best athlete, whatever. Should we establish something similar for Best Hater? You know, the guy/gal who really is head and shoulders above the rest in being a Hatemonger? What do you think? Nope - waste of time and energy. When someone expends energy to "create" something or "give" something - in both cases making the world just a bit better, brighter, more loving, more fair, well.. "more" .. I have no problem acknowledging them and what they made or did or ARE. In fact, I often think we don't say "thank you" enough when we see...

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If you had to choose between the power of writing a poem or the ectasy of a poem un-written, which would you choose? Writing a poem - hands down. The poem unwritten is like so much potential .. left to be only that .. and no more. And then, it is gone like a wisp of smoke. But hard work applied to that initial creative spark ... gives form and permanence ... and one more unique voice and spirit to our collective tapestry. Not gone. Here forever.

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Should a man let his partner redecorate his shed or workshop? Three key words (and concepts) in the question: -- "let" his partner -- "redecorate" -- "his" shed or workshop So .. given that .. have to assume that both the man and his partner agree those places are HIS refuge .. his domain? If that's not so, uh oh .. that has to be settled first. Next comes "redecorate". Hmmmmm ... so .. who is thinking...

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If your boyfriend/girlfriend cheats on you, is it O.K. to break there possessions? No. Tempting though it may be .. keep your own honor even as they did not. But of course, you can break something else .. like your ties with that person.

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What is an example of an antique? Over 100 years old ... Things like ... furniture, ceramics & pottery & china/porcelains, glassware, silver, textiles, tools & implements, jewelry, clothing, and much more ... Think of the displays in a museum .. Some talk of antiques and books abound .. by type of material objects are made of .. as above. Some talk of antiques and books abound .. by period of history or...

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Who is the better singer in your opinion? Faith Hill, Leann Rimes, or Martina McBride. Faith Hill Then Martina McBride Don't really like Leann Rimes. She has "the pipes", but I just don't feel a connection with the story, the words, the emotions. Sure do with with Faith and Martina though. :)

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NBC renewed 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'. Whether stars Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni will be back as well remains a mystery. Would you watch the show without them? They are not sideline, minor characters - so it's a BIG DEAL if they don't return. It would be like saying "X-Files" was coming back - but without Mulder and Scully! So my answer? No. If you're going to do that - do as they did with the other parts of the franchise - create a new show - new premise - new cast. But don't tell us "same show is...

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Why is adam is gay? Ummmm ... you mean the Adam on American Idol? Or some other Adam? You're asking this question in the "homebrewing" category! LOL Let us know who you're speaking about .. then maybe you'll get a better answer than "who's Adam" since none of us know who you're speaking of. Can't resist leaving a general comment though .. whether you...

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I have never been congratulated for anything on AB (sob..), so would you join me in congratulating myself on finally becoming a Sage? Woo hoo! LOL Well .. since Sage is the first big one .. no worries .. this is exactly the right time. (slight pause as I pass over a kleenex) There .. that's better. Now .. CONGRATULATIONS!!! :):):)

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Who would you prefer James Stewart or Cary Grant? Great question since my real answer is that I like BOTH of them! I don't even think of James Stewart as "James". He's "Jimmy" in my mind. That says a lot about his "real" appeal. Could be gentle and sort of bumbly .. but smart. Could be tough (as when he got into his western decade). In all, always felt he was approachable. I loved his films -...

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Which profession do you think should be the highest paid? I'm going to semi-wiggle out of a direct answer here. Instead, I'll propose some massive shifts in how we honor and compensate lots of professions. I don't know that I'd reverse some of the professional pay scales that exist .. for doctors, lawyers, accountants and such. Nor for technical jobs .. low, medium or high. What's awful to me are those at either...

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What can a person do to better him or herself in their vocabulary? Two answers for you: 1) ditto to read, read, read and read (and look up words as already said as you go) (Make sure you HAVE a dictionary - in print as well as online access. That way you can read and look things up anywhere - even when you can't "connect" online) 2) For online times, sign up for one of the many "word of the day" type services or sites....

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We love to watch whole seasons of past years' hit TV shows on Netflix - Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy, Rome, Deadwood, Sopranos. What other TV series do you suggest we watch on Netflix? Seasons of TV Shows ... -- As Time Goes By -- Brothers and Sisters -- The Pretender -- La Femme Nikita -- Alias -- The Tudors -- The Closer -- Army Wives -- Ken Burns documentaries ... -- Miniseries - like The Thornbirds or Roots or North and South -- Planet Earth - full series Do you like SciFi/Fantasy? If so, I've could make another list for you - past and current...

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Turner Classic Movies has released a list of the 15 most influential classic films of all time, films that helped shape the future of cinema. Do you agree? (List of films in answer area.) Well, I've seen 13 out of 15 on the list. Not bad! I can see why any of those might be on a list like this. Doesn't say "favorite films". It says "most influential" and there are many ways to define that. While we could all immediately speak of Snow White or GWTW .. have to say I really loved "It Happened One Night". I think that genre was repeated...

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How do YOU pronounce 'either'? Both of the usual suspects .. "E"-ther and "I"-ther Either we can do this or that. (E-ther) Either is ok with me. (I-ther) Either one is ok with me. (E-ther) Wow .. this is weird to actually make sentences and see which pronunciation comes out first! lol Don't make this an either/or. (I-ther) You can either choose to do this .. or that. (E-ther) ...

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Is there such a thing as dying with dignity? Yes, just as there's such a thing as living with dignity. Both take energy .. and a decision to go down that road ...

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Name something that people deliver for a living? Something that people deliver for a living: -- Companies and carriers deliver newspapers -- truck drivers deliver all kinds of products - inside their big wheelers headin' down the highway -- journalists deliver their complieted columns to their editors and writers in general deliver magazine articles, newpaper articles, book chapters .. delivered according to their respective...

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What is something you buy, by the yard? Something you buy by the yard: -- floor carpeting -- fabric / cloth -- plastic lacing (off the spools - the kind you braid into lanyards and such) -- ale (ever order a yard or 1/2 yard of ale in a pub or restaurant? Great fun!!)

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What are some free teen online worlds that you don't have to download anything or you can use with macs? I've never been there as a user, but after I just asked this in a comment to another answer .. I went looking around for "virtual world teens" and found out Second Life DOES have something. No, not an areas at Second Life but an entire Second Life application is up at: http://teen.secondlife.com Again, haven't been inside that world, so can't give any experience...

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Is everybody is naming a town after themselves or is it just my imagination? Maybe this question came up after something particular happened in the news. But I'll answer it this way. I'm interested in "the story behind" individual people, places and objects. (Shoot .. and right on to clubs or businesses or or or) Often, place names are forms of surnames of the founders or settlers. (Ditto for names of roads in that place). Tom Jackson...

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If Peter Pan told you that you could fly, would that make you real happy and you would try to fly? Yes, it would make me happy and yes, I most certainly would try to fly. Being told I could do it by Peter Pan vs just any old person is key. I'd have images of those others we know he took into the air. So why not me? Why? Have you seen Peter round and about? And how about you? Would you believe? And try to fly?

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Lewis Carroll was an Oxford professor as well as a writer. What was his subject? Here's a list of all his books currently available out at the Project Gutenberg site: http://www.gutenberg.org/browse/authors/c#a7 I've never read "The Game of Logic". The site says it's a children's book - although it sure sounded like it might be an adult philosophical work. Writer. Mathematician as already answered. Also a deacon (Anglican).

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You lost it....What did YOU lose? maybe your temper, maybe a mate, or a toy, tool, your mind......what was it? Well .. there's that old genealogy joke that's been kicking around for several years now ... << I'm not crazy, I'm just losing my census. >> Ok, ok .. what can I say? LOL

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Who provides the best internet e-mail services? gmail LOVE the ability to assign one or more TAGS then later search/sort on those. No more "folders" for mail. Can later find things that fit one ore more topics easily too. Yup .. gmail, hands down.

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Im only 14, and i"m looking to publish my 387 page novel. I need your help, for the cover page, when you hear the word forever, what images come to mind? Images .. for the word "forever" .. (brainstorming cap on ...) -- nature alone or we see the back(s) of your one or two main characters .. as they (and we) .. look out into the vast beauty of a HUGE sunset that fills the sky with oranges and yellows and pinks and purples ... -- the infinity symbol (the sideways "8") -- the continuous spirals as you look inside a...

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If I were looking for you, where would be the best place for me to start? At home. if not there - then either the public library or the bookstore would be a good bet .. but SUPPOSE I could also be at any number of other places. You know .. the necessary ones like the grocery store! LOL Since I have to go to Costco, grocery, even doc appts, tests, etc .. I then use bookstore or library or even Starbucks as "the reward". What can I say .. gotta play...

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Are you a tweeter on twitter? Nope - not yet. But I'm thinking it's around the corner. I just want to nose around and see what it's like. :)

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What is something specific that has wings? Something specific that has wings: -- butterfly -- dragonfly -- bluejay, robin, cardinal, wren and a whole host of other birds .. right on through to the newly arrived (here) hummingbird -- another whole set of larger birds .. like ducks and geese and swans -- and another set again of birds in the wild .. like owls and eagles -- penquin -- parrot -- pidgeons (is that how you spell...

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To whom or what do you have an obligation to? Myself - my immediate family - the rest of the family my country Beyond that, anyone or anything I "sign up" to be so obligated. Something with or for a friend, for example. To a bank to pay the house mortgage. In the days when I was still working, I was certainly obligated to my employer to go to work if I wanted a pay check in return. lol On big and tiny levels, we...

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What do you think about "America the Beautiful" replacing the "Star Spangled Banner" as our national anthem? Clearly, you're speaking about a national anthem for the United States. Ok .. my thoughts: The "Star Spangled Banner" ... some factoids .. as pulled out from longer writeup at Wikipedia. (url at end of my list here ...) -- poem written in 1814 -- put to music that was actually the tune to an English drinking song -- "The Star-Spangled Banner" was recognized...

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Congratulations to nunya for reaching no.1 and the runners up. im sure you will agree this is really hard work? Congratulations!!! :)

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I just noticed that today is my one year Answer Bag Anniversary. Would anyone like to join me in having a piece of cake to celebrate? Happy AB-niversary, Stu!! (or should I say dreidlehead ????) Side note? Here are some nice links on that score: http://www.dreidelfun.com/ Now ... time for you to give us a SPEECH!! :):):) CONGRATULATIONS. :)

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So, just what did the chicken find on the other side of the road? The Sphinx. With a riddle for the chicken to answer. Could be the beginnings of entire short story based on 3 possible chicken reactions upon seeing the Sphinx & hearing the riddle: --- refuse to answer --- answer, but get it wrong --- answer, and get it right Maybe that chicken should have just stayed put or taken off down the highway instead of crossing to the other side. lol

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Who do you like better: The Marx Brothers or Laurel and Hardy? Gotta say Laurel and Hardy. A little of the Marx Brothers goes a long way. Laurel and Hardy I could watch for a long while and still be laughing. :)

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What is something that 'has gone the way of the dodo'? - 8 track tapes - vinyl record albums - manual typewriters - Volkswagon Bugs - A gas staion attendant who came out and welcomed you .. pumped your gas in .. checked your oil .. washed your windows .. took your money .. gave you change .. and during it all you each learned how each were doing and how your family members were doing.

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Can you think of a song that mentions a "date" or "year" in the song or title? This one mentions the year 1982. In the Year 2525 Zager & Evans

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Where is a place you would use a token? (fake coins) Subway .. "the Tube" if you're in London .. other mass transit systems Bus Game Arcade or any event where they rent/set up arcade games like county fairs, etc Casino Anywhere you're playing a board game and using tokens

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What fruit juice do you Dislike? Grapefruit juice or prune juice

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Do you think decorating a Christmas Tree with Fruit Loops is a fun idea? Well, it's certainly a creative idea! Not sure how others in the house would feel about it. But certainly could string them as is often done with popcorn. Well? Maybe you could go for best of both worlds. Stay with whatever your normal traditions are with a "big tree" .. then set up a "little tree" and have it be your "fun one". Put on these Fruit Loop...

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What do you think of when you see a news story about a couple having their 50+ anniversary? I think it's time for a celebration. We've got lots of negativity around us all the time. This is positive all the way around. A triumph of the human spirit. I SMILE. I'm very, very happy for them.

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What words do you hate? Words combined into sentences or phrases like: -- There is only one, true way ... or -- You will never amount to anything ... I hate both because neither is life-affirming or open hearted. I hate that!!!

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I overheard someone say the history books are not accurate. What do you think? I think there's a wide range of history books. Some are more credible than others. Some are closer to the "truth" than others. THere are facts - and there are interpretations of the facts. Five people - even if they all agreed on those facts (and they may not) - when assessing what they mean - could very well write five different historical accounts. In genre, history...

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Brain research shows that we do out best thinking were we're not engaged or focused, yet very few of us have time for downtime/time out. Where does a creative person usually get his/her best ideas???? When they____________________. Some ways to let our minds and spirits recharge .. fly free? -- when doing the dishes while also looking out into the yard .. mind goes free -- a walk outside -- a seat on a park bench at the lake .. feeding the ducks Or there's even the "structured" way to bring out our creativity. In fact, I seet the above list as more of a "prep" or "re-charge"....

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Have you ever been to the second coolest website..Flickr? isnt it awesome? There are tons of photosharing websites these days, but Flickr makes my "top five" list. Would have to think a bit about which slot within that. But yes, it's a great site - nice features - easy to use - doesn't crash - lots of users, so nice content.

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How fast can flying fish fly? Flying fish have 2 or 4 elongated fins but work up their speed underwater than their tail propels them into the air. Then, Chiefl Wanbli is right. They do not fly. They GLIDE. Speeds, according to Encyclopedia Britannica (see url at end of this answer), go up to 16 km/h or 10 miles per hour. Fish vary by how long they can glide, how far up out of the water they go & distance...

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What things do you do to overcome doubt? (ong answer) Read the question and my first response was: -- Do a little research. Then I realized what category this question is in. Relationship basics! Should have checked that first. That usually sets the context for the question. So doubt when it comes to relationships? Relationships need trust to thrive ... so if there is doubt, the biggest question is whether or not that...

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What caused your last scar? Low back surgery - L5/S1. Not all that recent now .. but more of a scar than say .. um .. the paper cut I got on my finger a couple of days ago. LOL

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Come on friends, cheer up- Our Maestro ' Tom47' is having his 2nd anniversary tomorrow! Who wanna join me in this celebration? FUN GUARANTEED!!! :D I do!!! Happy 2nd Anniversary, Tom! 24 months of activity in gazillions of categories .. and here you are .. still tickin'!! :) A lot of contributions in that time. Solid ones. But just a moment .. someone else is dropping by to celebrate. It's LASSIE!! :) (Thanks for the invite, Lion Heart) And again, HAPPY AB-NIVERSARY, Tom. :)

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Adam lamberts preformance of mad world to me is the best on idol history. ive been seeing it literally more than 30 times today. what do you think of him? plus he is really hot I think he has a lot of talent and will either win or be in final two. Think he has a few different ways he can go as far as a music career goes. But we'll definately see more of him now that he's gotten this exposure / this chance. Last night, he showed he can "hold the power in" if he wants to .. just as he can belt it out .. and can go off the scale in range. ...

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Should you stick to what you are good at...? No. And yes. lol That is .. I think it's important to be realistic about what you're good at .. and not so good at. If you croak through a song like a frog but insist you could be a great opera singer? Well .. not exactly a formula for either success or happiness. So stick to what you're good at? No, understand what you're NOT good at ... and play with it if you...

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Is there a way to see all the answers someone submits? Yes. 1 - Click on their name to go to their PROFILE page. 2 - Click on the "Q&A" tab 3 - Click on "Answers" from the choices that come up in the line beneath that tab when the page comes up. 4 - You can display those answers in various ways by clicking on one of the column titles. That'll sort all the answers by that .. points, dates, whatever.

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Is it normal to cry over a persons death that you didnt even know? It can certainly happen - and be a perfectly natural and caring thing. I remember back with Princess Diana was killed in that car crash. I saw glued to the television through ALL of the coverage and cried several times! For some reason, it really hit me hard. You would have thought she was a member of my family when clearly I'd never met her. So yes, there are times when a death...

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Should there be an universal code of conduct for sports people? Many professions have something called a code of ethics. Not legal .. but moral codes. In sports, is there something in writing already from say, the Olympics that already exists and multiple countries have already bought into? While those codes would apply "literally" as "rules" for being in those contests .. they could also potentially be a staring block for...

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Is your head entirely merged with your computer Yes .. especially when it says "out of memory". LOL

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What television show do you have ABSOLUTELY NO INTEREST in...? Wrestling! No, no, no and did I say ... no! :)

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How many eggs with you be boiling and dyeing? None. But this time of year sure does remind me of MANY eggs dyed and decorated when I was a kid. Remember: -- writing on egg with "wax crayon" before dying to create design -- putting the tablets into the water then rolling the eggs in the dishes .. lifting the eggs with that metal thingamajig that had the opening for the egg to "sit in" -- Easter egg hunts -- the...

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Where do you normally buy your books? Barnes & Noble - new books Public Library sales - used books Amazon - new books Every so often, Borders - new books Independent used book store - used books

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Once you run out of points for an ABer do you keep clicking the '+'? (For me it is like flipping the light switch during a power outage) Yup ... sure do. Reminds me of hitting the elevator button more than once. But here .. guess it's wishful thinking. Can't believe it .. want to give the points .. so hit again and maybe it'll happen?????

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What should I do with my grandfather's memoirs - WW1 and WW2. None of the family are interested but it seems a shame to chuck them. If you're in the U.S. - I'd suggest donating your grandfather's memoirs to the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. They have many wonderful projects there - but one is specifically for materials exactly like this. It's called the Veteran's History Project: http://www.loc.gov/vets/ Rather than sit in a box - materials given to them will be...

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What should I do with my grandfather's memoirs - WW1 and WW2. None of the family are interested but it seems a shame to chuck them. First no answers came through, then two did. Deleting this one. Ignore. Thanks.

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What is a 'theme song" to any TV show? A horse is a horse .. of course, of course And no one can talk to a horse, of course That is, unless, of course, the horse Is the FAAAAAAAA-mous Mr Ed!! -- Mr Ed

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Where would you rather read a book: on the beach on a nice sunny day or curled up by the fire on a cold day? Much warmer and cozier to read a book curled up by the fire on a cold day. The beach on a nice, sunny day would be great for a walk .. or a nap .. or building a sandcastle .. or writing in a journal while listening to the waves .. or people watching .. (or surfer watching!) ...

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Are you comfortable in your own company or do you need people around you? Yes. Need time with others .. and time with myself. The word "need" is accurate too. I do need both or I get .. well .. off-kilter, I guess. If anything, I'm tilted a little less with others and a little more with myself. But no matter which .. when there .. I tend to go 150% with it. LOL

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Are you working on becoming a professional computer mouse clicker? I was .. til I moved to fulltime laptop use. Now, I'm working on becomming a professional touch slider to make that curser move around and a thumb tapper on the keyboard that's now my "click" of the mouse. The big thing - getting to the spirit of your question - is that many of us are now firmly rooted in this "Information Age" and thus, we're becoming...

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Should older questions of people that are no longer members of AB be removed? (Turned into a really long answer. Ignore if that bothers you ...) :) Seems this comes up - the concept that is - from time to time. Not sure, but may come from a frustration level of asking a question and finding it's a duplicate? Really doesn't matter when it was asked .. last week or two years ago .. it's been asked .. it's in the database. You thought it was a...

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I get very depressed at funerals and since Dec. 08 I have known 06 and only attended 01. Is this completely wrong of me? No. We all grieve in our own way - in our own time. There are really two parts of anyone's death around us: 1) your own loss of the person who died 2) your desire to support others - loved ones and friends - who are left behind (May even be a number three - to in some way memorialize or acknowledge or celebrate THE LIFE of the person who just died. In some ways .. a funeral...

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Is it easier for you to give or get? Definately easier to give ... But that's also made it difficult to ask for help as I've come to need some. When help is given, I've had to learn how to gracefully accept and say thank you. In both cases, it's not as clear cut as it might appear. So much depends on "attitude". No matter if giving or receiving, there MUST be dignity on both sides with...

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How many books and 'items' are contained within The Library of Congress? According to the Library of Congress website (as of today): (and I quote ...) << Today's Library of Congress is an unparalleled world resource. The collection of more than 130 million items includes more than 29 million cataloged books and other print materials in 460 languages; more than 58 million manuscripts; the largest rare book collection in North America; and the...

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My best freind thought i was a vampire and now he thinks im an alien. What do i do? Show him your fangs again .. THEN see if he really wants to change his mind. :)

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Where(what type of shop) would I take a circuit board to in order to see why it is malfunctioning? I have a computerized aquarium lighting system and the lights are not behaving properly...the company is out of business. So what type of shop does this? Since I have no clue? Perhaps one answer might be to sort of back into finding an answer. That is, if you're facing this, perhaps others are too. And "they" might have an answer. So instead of individuals consumers - hard to locate - how about contacting a pet store that sells and displays aquariums to see if THEY have one and if so, if they had to have that board...

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Do you want Google to have access to your prescription records? No, no, no, no and did I say .. NO. This is exactly like Google deciding that BOOKS were fair game for them to "digitize" .. no matter if under copyright or not. When writer's organizations complained .. loudly .. two things happened: 1) they said ok .. just "opt out". My reaction: opt OUT? Should be a given that you're OUT and you have to opt IN to give...

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As opposed to trolls, why can't there be elves or something that go around and answer all of my unanswered questions in detail and with sincerity? Oh, I suspect there are a few of those around. I've not heard a specific name .. ummmmm .. Answer Angels? LOL How about this? If today is a day that having unanswered questions is getting to you? See if you can turn the energy around .. let go of that .. by finding someone "else's" unaswered questions and answering a few! May make you feel better!

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I am looking for the son of Gardner "Romie" Gains. How do I go about that? There's not enough information here to give a helpful answer. Gardner "Romie" Gains lived: when, where? Alive now or lived 200 years ago? Which country? Town or city? Do you have any specific identifying information about him (or the son) ... like birthdate, place - marriage (to whom), when, place - owned land? - schools, employment, clubs, anything. If dead, probate...

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Anybody want to congratulate Vermont for recognizing everyone's civil rights and legalizing gay marriage? Connecticut, Massachusetts Recently, Iowa Now Vermont I'm embaressed to say HURRAY when my state, California, BLEW IT in the last election. How the proposition was worded didn't help. Last gasp money from organized religion didn't help. But it'll be BACK .. and we'll get it right yet. Who on earth would want a life partner of 25 or 30 years told they...

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Over______. What word or words could you use to fill in the blank? Over _____: -- over the top -- over and out -- over and done with -- over drive -- over done -- Over the Rainbow

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What would be more successful a Buffy or Charmed reunion...? I like both, but I've gotta say "Buffy" on which would be a more successful reunion. Seeing this question? It brought thoughts of a favorite episode I've not seen in a looooong time. Ok, off to YouTube. Back .. with one song from the musical episode "Once More, With Feeling" on Buffy. The song: "Walk Through the Fire" ... (I need to pull...

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Congratulations questions have perhaps become too commonplace. Nevertheless will you join me in congratulating my friend Firebrand on reaching the half million point mark? I think this represents an astonishing contribution to people and the site! Did you say "astonishing contribution"? Yes, it most certainly is .. and then some. Think in addition to congratulations, I'll say "thank you". For us and any who come along later, you've created and continue to build .. a robust collection of help and support, Firebrand. Very glad you posted this, gtravels!

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If you or yours have taken megadoses of solumedrol for an MS exacerbation, did you/they take it by IV at home or in the hospital? How did it go? (any improvements, what side effects, etc) Found a nice video on YouTube. Everyone is different, but I liked this one a lot. It's a woman with MS - talking about what it's like - what to expect - what the side effects are - and even some tips to make the journey easier - when you're on a 1 day, 3 day or 5 day treatment of solumedrol. (mega steroids by IV .. as a treatment for an MS flare-up) Asked this back in...

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Are we just a number? "... I am not a number ... I am a person ..." From cult tv show "The Prisoner"

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I just called to say_______what? I just ALMOST answered this with a video link to .... yes ... Stevie Wonder singing "I just called .. to say .. I love you"!!!!!! Luckily, I then saw the url you had with the question so I didn't make a total fool of myself!!! So instead, I'll just tell you I'm an almost yo-yo bird .. but one who LOVES Stevie doin' that song. So all is not lost. You...

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Should I trust some and get fooled by phoniness, or should I trust none and live in lonliness? Whoa ... let's slow down a moment. You've opted to give two worst case scenarios to choose between. Who is to say everyone you trust will turn out to be a phoney? Nope. Doesn't make sense. Likewise, who is to say the alternative to potential disappointment from others is to isolate yourself? Yikes!!! I don't want to choose EITHER of those statements. Trusting...

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Isn't life wonderful? Absolutely!!! Now keep in mind, I was also "entertained" with this question. At first, I saw one answer here .. that said answer "2 of 0". No button to see other answers, so clicked on refresh. BRIEFLY saw there were FIVE answers, but they quickly disappeared and I had the question page with "No one has answered this question yet". Meanwhile, no points to...

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What can I learn from this situation? (long answer) This question is placed in: Relationship Advice > Meeting Needs category ... So I'll look at "What can I learn from this situation" within that context. Most generic answer is: quite a lot .. no matter if things are not going so well or are going quite well, indeed. Either way, our experience teaches us about cause and effect .. the ways we and...

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If you saw a young person in there 20's in public and thay were wearing a diaper and the top was sticking out of there pants bad are you could just see it obvieous. What would you think about them AND would you tell it was like that? Let's see ... 1) I would think the person needs to wear the diapers to manage incontinence. I would also feel bad that it was sticking out .. wondering if they were aware. I'd also be thinking "hurray" they are wearing that diaper as that is what is allowing them to be OUT in the world .. going about a social life. 2) Yes, I would want to tell them .. it's a...

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Who is your favorite bald person or who are some of your favorite bald people? Telly Savalas http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001699/ Yul Brynner http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000989/

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What is your favourite bridge? The Brooklyn Bridge, New York, USA and The Golden Gate Bridge, California,USA (except it's rust color not golden! lol)

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What is something that lingers? Something that lingers ... -- the smell of perfume or cologne -- our memories -- we, ourselves, linger when we really don't want to go .. or can't imagine leaving

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4/4/'09 Here's your chance. Want to tell AB what problems they're still having yo?... Two things: 1) The displays for points on our profile page went wonky. NEW issue for me that started sometime on saturday - April 4th. Overall points increase as time goes by. That's ok. The +number of points for that day increases. Check. The number of points needed to next level decreases. check. However, in the chart part of the display? Used to be there were just...

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Would you take offense if someone was jogging through a cemetery where you were visiting dead relatives or the like? Not jogging on the graves, but just on a path through the cemetery. No, sure wouldn't. Some are quite lovely to be in, in fact. As you said, I'd take offense if someone were showing disrespect and jogging over the tops of graves .. but you said that wasn't happening. Someone wants to jog along a path through the cemetery? I'd say "good for them". Nice to see someone "visiting" .. and as a normal part of life....

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What is something you roll? -- a stone (as in "Papa was a rollin' stone .. ) -- every now and again, the refrigerator gets rolled out so I can clean you don't want to know what .. that's gotten under it. lol

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High ________. What word or words can you put in the blank to complete the statement? High ___: -- highway -- high road -- high blood pressure -- high and dry -- high as a kite -- high and mighty -- high five -- high ground -- high school

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Why do you have that string tied around your finger today? So I don't forget .. er .. what I've already forgotten! :)

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Without getting up, do you have a candle anywhere in your view? Five that I can see. Candles = one of the good things on this earth. :)

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The Sci-Fi Network is changing their name. Supposedly, as of July 7, they will be known as "SyFy". (See the URL.) What do you think? Strange thing, indeed. The url said the network is doing relatively ok .. but they have that "sneaking suspicion" that "sci fi" is too geeky/nerdy. Well, there's a lot of AUDIENCE for that niche "if" they stuck to it. (I don't watch it as often as I used to because it's NOT the scifi it was or could be). Also, learned from your url of their...

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Phillis wears a troll skin coat is now a guru. Who would like to join me in a party in her honour? HURRAY, Phillis!! Congrats on your guru-dom. lol In fact, in honor of that .. here's a video you can use the next time you get a homework question .. just to start folks off .. :) Catchy little jingle too. lol You just keep rollin', ok? And congrats again. :) (thanks, keithold)

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When was the last time you had some peanut butter on toast? Couple of days ago. Yummmmmmmmm!!! :)

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Are people who volunteer at hospitals, schools, soup kitchens, and other places suckers? Or what? Far from it. Able to help - willing to help out - deciding to help. Unable to help - learning to ask for help - deciding to accept support. The yin and yang of the world. Some volunteer for the wrong reasons IMO ... that is ... it becomes about "them" and what others think of them or the "power" it gives to be "helping". There's an attitude there...

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Should a piece of art always be perfect, or do some minor flaws give it more...character? This question caught my eye with those two words: art and perfect. No human being is perfect. Thus, any work of art created BY a human being is, by definition, not perfect! But the striving for perfection .. the striving for beauty .. the striving for the physical work of brush and pigment or any combination of tools, equipment & skill to MATCH the internal VISION of the...

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Shall everyone join me in wishing the wonderfull and great redcatt63 a happy birthday today? Happy Birthday 2009, redcatt! Hope you have a good one. Redcatt!! Not just Happy Birthday .. No, this is a celebration with special guests ... Sylvester, the Cat, of course But also on the bird side? None other than "Frankie" and "Bing" .. No need to say how old. Go ahead and be a kid and enjoy the ride. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

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They are advertising a slicer on TV. I don't want one. But I can get two if I act now. Is getting two of something you don't want a better deal than one? LOL!!! Not so funny though if you check their bank statements. If they can afford to be doing infomercials, somebody is BUYING!! :) Now .. if they would just say .. here .. buy this slicer and if you do .. you can get this free dicer .. THEN it would be a deal. EVERYONE wants to be able to "slice and dice", right? :):)

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Many well-known actors / actresses are adding voice acting for animated films to their credits. Which voice acting roles (actors/films) stand out for you? Decided to add an answer just to get one "old" one on the list ... 1962, in fact. Ready? Judy Garland as Mewsette and Robert Goulet as Juane Tom in "Gay Purr-ee". LOL http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057093/ Or how about coming forward in time again to Julia Roberts as the spider in "Charlotte's Web".

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Where is your "thoughts" right now? (I am planning my day) I have several things I want to box up and mail. Of the gazillions of empty boxes I've stockpiled in the garage, for some reason not a ONE of them is the right size! So my thoughts are ... if I want to get an Easter themed box sent off ... needing to travel 3000 miles ... guess I'm going to have to have to add getting a box to my afternoon errands today. :) Very profound stuff,...

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Which one of these classic movies would you prefer to watch? Bambi, Dumbo, Cinderella, Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs? Classic Movies --- in this order: -- Bambi -- Dumbo -- Snow White -- Cinderella Even through fire terrors and tears, Bambi was the first film I ever saw, so it'll always be in a special place for me. And of course, it has the flip sides too. Thumper is tooooooo cute!!! :)

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Can you watch this without laughing? I dare you. Busted!!! Thanks for the laughs .. the ones you dared us not to have. LOL

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I heard some people sleep with a pillow between their knee's. What is the purpose of this? I'm one of those people. When on your side, that pillow keeps the back aligned and helps with low back pain management as well. If there are issues getting the pillow into place after getting into bed due to back or general mobility? Here's a tip. While sitting on the edge of the bed, place the pillow between your knees "then". To get into bed, literally...

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Are round trip tickets available to Sillyville or only one-way tickets? Why on earth would you ever want to leave? Nope, it's a one-way deal. Even if you wander off .. Sillyville is still in your pockets. lol

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Can you change? Yes .. It's inevitable. But beyond that, I think some people are not fond of change and even try to avoid it whenever or however possible. Others seem to thrive on it. Me? I think "change" is a good word for that thing we do as we experiment and try and think and feel ... learn and grow .. decide .. and yes, CHANGE .. based on what we're learning.

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What was the Coolest Car or Truck you have Owned? 1967 Austin Healey Sprite White sports car with black convertable top

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Please help me wish the most wonderful fantastic cog a happy birthday and MANY more. I think she said she's 87 now. This one is BACK!!! By the time I saw it, it was marked as "nonsense"!!! Sheesh. Glad it's back. So with that out of the way .. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Cog!!!! All the best to you and even then, that's not enough .. for you, the huge hearted woman here at AB. (And well done to post it, Bull)

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How much did you spend on your last pair of Jeans? Levi's at Sears. $44 for first pair. 50% off on second pair - so $22. Average price: $33 each.

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Come on, I DARE you not to say "Awwww!". Have you met Antares, a Siberian tiger cub recently born at Berlin's Tierpark zoo? (Link included) You share a story that's called "The Cutest Siberian Tiger Cub In the Whole World" ... with a series of pics .. then expect us NOT to say "Awwwww"??!!??!! Would have to be made of much sterner stuff than I am, apparently .. because one scroll through and it was AWWWWW all the way!! :)

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Who is your favorite TV doctor? -- Dr Kildare and Dr Ben Casey .. but liked Dr Kildare better. -- the ensemble casts in many a medical show as the doctors all work together ... like: early season of ER, Gray's Anatomy, St Elsewhere, Strong Medicine -- HOUSE -- Dr Marcus Welby -- Trapper John, MD -- Each doctor individually PLUS as an ensemble cast ... the doctors on M*A*S*H

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How many coffee makers have you bought in your lifetime? Three. Older ones just flat out lasted longer than newer ones do. Seems backwards. We should be discovering better quality / affordable things. Instead, they are made to be replaced within "x" amount of time. Ditto for other kitchen appliances. STILL miss my dial vs electronic microwave. LOL But I'm not going without a coffeemaker either. Have to make it each...

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"Mony, Mony", "Hello Hello", "New York, New York". What other songs can you think of that have repeater titles? Number one hit in 1966: "Monday, Monday" - Mamas and the Papas

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How do you imagine stories that you read in books? How do the charactes tend to look if you do visualize them? Is there background music and if so what kind? What else is there to what you envision when you read assuming that you do picture the story? Sat here thinking about your question .. wondering just what I do as I read a fictional book. The writer gives physical descriptions of what people look like .. what the setting / place is like .. then moves on to the action / plotline. I realized I "see" the characters in "3D" as I read .. in the settings and actions given. Seems I "fill them out" from...

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The lovely Mrs. Cleaver is now a Guru. Would you please join me in raising a glass of milk and congratulating June in recognition of her accomplishment? Here, here!!! (raising glass of milk in the air) Well and truly done, Mrs C!! Kick back now and enjoy your party!!!!! :)

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Have you ever loaned money to a friend or relative who never paid it back? How did you handle that? Yes - but never more than I can afford. Only done it three times. Got paid back twice - not paid back once. I would never be an "ongoing source" for a friend or family member. You know .. for the kind of person who just keeps hitting you up. But for those three occasions, I was happy each time to be able to help and never expected anything back.

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Will Sean Penn make a good Stooge in upcoming movie THE THREE STOOGES? Several answers for you on this one: 1) Don't kill me, but I don't like "The Three Stooges" to begin with - so can't imagine that I'd go to see a movie about them. 2) If I were going to think about casting one though - Sean Penn would not have come to mind whatsoever. 3) As a side note - many have seen or heard of the "bad boy" days of Sean...

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Do you have a signed photo of someone famous? Several of them .. So far, all from the entertainment arena .. Actors, actresses, singers ... Some fun vintage tv related ones ... Film stars ... Old and current musical stars ... Do have some writer signatures - but in their books vs on a photograph. Would be nice to add some politicians or scientists or historians to the collection :)

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Is Answerbag Floating In And Out Of The Space Time Continuum? LOL!!! So "that's" what has been going on!!! While life hasn't fully settled, I have to say it's MUCH better around here now though. Very creative question! :)

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If an AB glitch made all avatars and user names the same for a few days, would you recognize who wrote what? How would you determine that? Fun question. Guess I'd recognize a few unless, of course, that very anonimity made people change their normal way of asking/speaking - word choices - types/categories of questions, etc. But then, there are gazillions of people here at AB, right? So with that in mind, I wouldn't recognize the vast majority .. I don't know everyone that well! The fun thing about the...

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ER ends tomorrow night with 2 hour show and all the former stars returning. Are you sad to see it go or has it reached it's end? It's time to say goodbye. Past time, actually. I watched for many seasons .. not sure how many. But haven't been watching it for .. um .. a few years. Maybe it's 2/3'rds seen, 1/3 not or so. I really liked it for quite awhile - then it was ok for awhile - then I left. I'll probably record this finale - just to see everyone again and say goodbye. :)

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Has your perception of President Obama diminished? No. So much ignored over the last eight years. Can't imagine running for, winning and stepping into a Presidency .. with "all this" to deal with. Not exactly a blank slate upon which to pur forth a platform. Not a "little course correction" as all Presidents do .. from one to another. In this case? Absolute domestic melt-down - inherited. Pendulum swing...

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Did anyone watch the new TV show 'The Osbournes Reloaded' after American Idol? What did you think of it? 1) Yes, watched American Idol. 2) No, had no desire to even check out The Osbournes Reloaded. (sorry) 3) But can't say some anti-reality show thing since I watch Idol AND after it, I immediately switched channels to catch the 2nd half of Dancing with the Stars to see which two couples were going to be eliminated!! So only thing I can say for myself is that while many just say...

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Is Denial a dangerous thing...? Denial can be: -- a needed part of what we need to experience as part of our grief (loss) cycle .. be it re: death and dying or some other kind of life change or loss (disability, job, finances, etc) -- a dangerous thing that can keep us from acknowledging - and thus feeling or thinking or ADDRESSING - whatever it is we're avoiding. It can allow atrocities to happen - like what...

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If you have ever owned a Zippo lighter, how old is it? 1970s. I've got a small "tobacciana" collection. Maybe a dozen or so lighters. A large tin Marlboro Man sign. A couple of vintage cigarette cases. Some metal 3D ashtrays with figures on them (dogs, horse, clipper ship, etc). Some cigarette trading cards - various themed images. Quite a few matchbooks. Some magazine pages with celebrities (Lucy & Desi, for example) in...

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Why can't we just be ourselves?? Why do we have to fake? Short answer: we can "just be ourselves". The thing is .. it's a deceptively simple answer .. and rather difficult to actually do. However, this question is posted in the SADNESS category. Why? Are you sad? Is someone asking you to "fake it" vs "be yourself"?

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WHY are some people so cruel? I have CP. I forget I have it because to me, I'm normal. I went out & this guy who I've never seen was wasted & decided to call me a cripple, while his friends laughed. I could see if he hated me, but I've never met him Because it has nothing to do with YOU. It's all about HIM .. and his friends too. Likely it would not matter if wasted or not. There are just some people on this earth who are what I'll call "imcomplete". If you think of our time on this earth as a journey .. and during it, we become as fully "human" as we can? Hopefully .. learning and growing along the...

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Name an animal associated with a nursery rhyme? Animal associated with a nursery rhyme: -- the cow that jumped over the moon -- didn't Jack as in Jack & the Beanstalk have a cow too? The one he was taking to market? -- three little pigs (or is that a story, not a nursery rhyme? Sheesh .. HARD work here to answer your question!!) -- ditto for the three bears (as in Goldilocks?)

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Is there a food that's normally served warm that you enjoy as a cold leftover as well? What is it, and is it better hot and fresh or cold later? Pizza Spaghetti Chicken Steak Well shoot ... now I just want any one of those .. hot OR cold. :)

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Whats the Stupidest thing you did Today...? lol I was really tired after having already made several stops (errands) today. So on the last stop, I did the one thing we should never do. I bought clothing without trying it on. Yup .. you know what happened. Got home and tried it .. and it doesn't fit. DUH. That's why I normally check at the store. The very same size in similar clothings but in different brands fits very...

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Do you have to drink a cup of coffee before you can get on with your day? Getting on with the day means having a cup of coffee at the start of it!

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When the spin cycle on kicked on, it spun so fast that my washing machine flew away. What do I do? We know the cow jumped over the moon And the dish ran away with the spoon But for your dryer shed not one tear For it turns out washer is quite near (It was just a warning run this time .. but if it happens again ... it'll go over the mooooooooon and never be found. Talk with your dryer about that, ok?) :)

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"Up and to the right" is the answer, What is the question? The next time we ask .. so how's the global economy doing now .. we hear it's moving .. "Up and to the right"

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What comes to mind when I say "Fragile"? You say "Fragile" ... I think: "Handle with Care"

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When was the Last time you helped an Elderly Person...? A few hours ago .. on the phone with my elderly mother. This round, it was brainstorming ways to deal with vision problems, in very practical ways. How to keep track of different denominations of paper money when you're having difficulty seeing it .. and .. once you HAVE that system, how to politely but assertively ask clerks to slow down and give you back your change one denomination...

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What is an autobiography? A non-fictional account of one's own life. Can be written yourself about yourself - or a ghost writer can be hired. But if someone is hired, they get "the story" - "the truth" - "the experiences" - "the life themes" - from you. Autobiographies (and a related genre, memoirs) .. need to use some devices of fiction and narrative storytelling,...

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Have you ever been interviewed for a student's history project because you had interesting history in your family? No, but I'd love to have that happen. I've been very glad to see how many oral history projects exist in school curriculums. I'm ever aware how much history can simply "go away" because it's inside a human being's heart and mind and soul and was never spoken of or written down. Imagine a student approaching someone and saying things like: "May...

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Are you the type of person who can sit down and have a conversation with pretty much anybody? Elderly, young 'uns, every sort of occupation......... Pretty much ... yes. The great thing is, you never know what the topic might be. :) In general, I like people - so enjoy meeting up with them then converse, laugh, share, learn, be on the same planet together, etc. Makes the world go round. :)

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Would you smile to save your life? Taken just on face value? Yes, I certainly would.

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Do you have money from other countries? Which country or countries? Yup .. left over from various personal and business trips over the years. Ummmm ... Ireland, England, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, Mexico, Canada ...

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What is something you always have to talk yourself into or out of doing? Into ... shopping for clothing. Hate that. Out of ... eating ice cream? (well, "sometimes"! lol)

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Have you ever written anyones name in the sand? All sorts of things in the sand. My name. Another person's name. Designs and doodles. After building one VERY complicated and complex sand castle, I wrote "Camelot" in the sand. LOL

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What is a female name that you feel gives the impression of a formidable but sincere woman? (character research) Rosiland? Victoria? Elizabeth?

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Which is more important in friends and life partners: money or character? No brainer on this one: character by a landslide.

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Who is the opposite of you or what qualities would you consider to be the opposite of yours? Qualities that are the opposite of mine: -- shy -- unmotivated -- unfriendly -- good with fixing cars or even understanding them to begin with LOL -- crafty as in talented in arts/crafts (wish I were, but well .. can imagine or sketch a design, but then I'd best give it to someone else to draw, sew, paint, crochet, knit, quilt, etc)

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Does anyone else here have multiple sclerosis? How do you handle fatigue and memory loss? Fatigue is a huge factor in multiple sclerosis (MS). As per usual - in any person - with any of the many possible symptoms - the "how do you handle it" answer is as varied as the number of individuals with MS. So many factors come into play. The fatigue isn't an isolated thing. How old is the person with MS? How long have they had it and what course has it taken? What...

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Are you still watching American Idol? Yes. Making it all the way to the final TEN has got to be very exciting. That means not only all that's happened thus far (and many an opportunity possible because of it) .. but .. it means being able to go on the American Idol TOUR when the show is over. What a great experience!!! As of right now, just watched it go from 10 to 9 this week .. with Michael sent home. Think that was...

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***SWEET-SPICY HOT*** has done it AGAIN!! It has been a year since her last ******HAPPY BIRTHDAY PARTY*******Would you please join the party? Come on everybody it's Friday let's dance and PARTY ALL night. POP!!! (cork comes out of champagne bottle ...) (glug ... glug ... bubble .... bubble ... aaaaahhhh ... nice glass full ready for you) Here's to you!!! Happy Birthday!!!! :):):)

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If clothes make the man, then naked men should ________________? If clothes make the man, then naked men should ... Be afraid. Be reeeeeeeeeee aly afraid! LOL (Ok, ok ... so they could either just get dressed and stay put .. mixing in with those clothed "men" .. or .. stay minus clothes & go live in a nudist colony. lol)

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Can you spell your name in the dust on your dashboard in your automobile? Nope - it's looking pretty good. However, please don't look underneath the two front seats or in the trunk, ok? LOL

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What do you think of stem cell research now attempting to reverse the course of multiple sclerosis in its early stages? (See url) (no points needed) Not enough time given glitches to get URL into the question. Here it is: http://www.newsmax.com/health/Stem_Cells_reverse_MS/2009/01/30/176772.html?utm_medium=RSS

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Do you love it when you log onto Answerbag, and your question received 30+ answers? Well .. just went to my questions page and sorted on the number of answers column. Hmmmmm .. my stats aren't very good, I'm afraid. Out of 1392 questions, 5 had flags, so that brings me to 1387. Of those, just SIX had 30 or more people answer them. What's that? A little over a third of one percent?! Put the other way round, 99 2/3'rds% of the time, that's not my...

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Can you name an occupation where you might need to deliver bad news? -- doctors -- lawyers -- accountants -- firemen -- policemen -- politicians -- journalists -- parents

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What is an example of something "fictitious"? Something fictitious: -- anything made up .. as in a work of fiction . Could answer with the title of any fiction novel or short story. -- when you dream up a name for your new business, you file for the right to a "fictitious business name". (and hope no one else is using it already)

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Nobody wants to join me, I know, in congratulating me for making Maestro. It's no big deal, I guess. I couldn't have done it without my love and dedication but you don't have to congratulate me or anything. Just thought, well, I'd mention it. Hey there, Gene!!! Came by earlier, and got ques points in, then crashed. So finally back in and able to leave this congrats. (I hope! lol) Here's a little MUSIC for your party. I'm cheering for you, Gene. :) (and thanks, CT)

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Would anyone like to congratulate our own Rosie GHM jetpacker on making the long ascent to Genius status? HURRAY HURRAY HURRAY HURRAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for all you contribute here .. day after day .. continuing on with comment strings ... interested and interesting. In your honor? How's this? Here's your SIGNATURE LINE coming back 'atcha ... "Happy Thursday"!!! LOL But more importantly, here's ((hugs)) to you. Well done, Rosie! (thanks Tellittome)

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What is something you need to jump or hop over? Something you need to jump or hop over: -- the squares of a hopscotch board -- a jumprope or set of jumpropes if you're brave enough to be doing "double dutch"

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Http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2009-03-24-arkansas-rock-n-roll-highway_N.htm?csp=34>What do you think of the news that Arkansas governer Mike Beebe renamed a section of US Route 67 the "Rock 'n Roll Highway"? (See url) (no points needed) I apologize for the above question. Finally got it in .. don't ask how long that took. Went back to edit and finally got the url added. Now the url is sitting at the beginning of the question (wrong) AND I can't edit anymore. (Timed out) Here's the url .. http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2009-03-24-arkansas-rock-n-roll-highway_N.htm?csp=34 ...

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Name a Famous person with a Beard...? A Famous person with a beard: -- Smith Brothers (as in cough drops) -- Abraham Lincoln -- Ulysses S Grant -- Who was that pirate with a beard? Red Beard? Black Beard? LOL Well ... that guy.

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Name a type of Case...? A type of case ... -- suitcase -- briefcase -- case of wine -- hard case -- head case -- nut case -- case of mistaken identity -- make your case -- case of the ______ _______ (for Sherlock Holmes to solve)

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Other than 'No Clothes' what is a Sign you might see in a Nudist Colony...? One you would definately WANT them to put up if necessary: "Caution: Wet Paint" :)

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DBZ and Anime fans, what do you think about this? Can a movie ever match the anime series? (See link below question) In this case? No, no, no and no. -- Fans know the characters and storylines. If a movie is to be made, they will expect it to "fit" that universe. If it doesn't, no, won't fly. -- I don't think this particular anime would work well i real life format. I don't say that in general, as I've been thinking about the news they might do a real life version...

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Are you more outraged at the AIG bonuses or the elected officials who gave them the money with no oversight? Did anyone see President Obama talking with Jay Leno on tv about this? I liked the way he took complicated issues and talked about them in everyday language. If I understand this right? 1) I agree with Jim re: the contracts in place BEFORE there was any bailout money on the table. 2) Just a "way of doing business" 3) President Obama said what they were doing with the money...

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What was your first rebellious moment? Was it rebellious for each of us to scream at the top of our lungs within seconds of being born? Hmmmmm .. or maybe that was pure survival .. think of all the air that got into our lungs. LOL And our vocal chords worked .. our tear ducts worked .. and we squiggled our bodies up too. Beyond that .. "first moment"? Oh dear. Something between birth and the terrible twos. ...

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You answer the door and a celebrity tells you quick sing me a song and I will give you a million dollars which song would you sing? Would want it to be short and sweet. First thing that came to mind? Don't laugh .. it was "Row, row, row your boat". lol

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How many photos are on your digital camera? A little over 300 so far on this memory card. Have lots of memory cards. LOL You've put this question in theh HOBBIES section. Is taking photos a hobby of yours? :)

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If monkey is pronounced munkey why isn't donkey pronounced dunkey? I think it's pronounced both "donkey" and "dunkey", isn't it? The first things that came to mind are: 1) Hmmmm .. don't know .. let me sit here and sound it out. (which I did ... sitting here in a room by myself .. talking to the computer screen). Sure enough .. two different sounds. And I personally use the "donkey" vs "dunkey"...

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What is your first thought when I say, "Good News"? Thanks goodness. We need all the good news we can get these days. It's out there .. just buried by our worries and concerns. So BRING IT ON .. So we can balance all that's around us .. And thus move along .. left foot .. right foot .. just a little easier than before we heard that GOOD NEWS.

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Do you eat pie with a spoon or a fork? Used to be a spoon .. for that ice cream sitting on top of warm pie .. and otherwise, a fork. Now? I use a spoon all the time, unless I'm at someone's house and they give me a dessert fork. Then? I'm happy just to be there - and to have some of their pie. I'll eat it with whatever they give me! :)

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Its becoming virtually IMPOSSIBLE for me to post any comments or thanks to people who have kindly answered my Q's - im about to give up!! If i just give you the usual points without comments for a while, will you forgive me please...? No problem. Shoot, doing well if you can even get points to stick. Yesterday and today have been days I'd not like to see again. Here's a loooooong answer I wrote here this morning, if you're interested ... http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5998067 Should I post that url on the blog?

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On a scale of 1-10, 10 being "I want to pull out my hair" or punch something frustrated (or whichever word you wish to use) how frustrated are you at the slowness, glitches and problems with AB the last few days? Feel free to vent (long answer) Does it tell you I'm a "10" when I'm excited that I could just (finally) get to this question page, have it load then read it? That I'm typing in an answer box? We all know it's not our dime. AB is the one who has to pay for servers, tech staff, etc. AB is the one with contracts with zillions of other companies .. for things it needs .. then...

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Did you ever wear Hush Puppies? Haven't thought about them in years, but YES !!!! Are they still out there? I loved my Hush Puppies. :) Had gray ones And lightish brown ones Soft!!!!

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If you could design a bumper sticker just for AB what would yours say? Design a bumper sticker for AB? Ok .. brainstorming time .. as it comes .. -- image of our "bag" at one side then words: See you 'round The Bag (maybe add url beneath that) -- BIG letters at one side .. Q - A - C To the right of that across the bumper sticker it says: Question - Answers - Comments And below that it says in smaller letters: http://www.answerbag.com ...

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My friend Miss Anubis has a birthday today. Would anyone like to send her greetings? Happy birthday from Scrappy. -- Thanks for throwing a BDay party, Scrappy and -- Happy Birthday to you, Miss Anubis. You know I always wish the best for you .. so sending some EXTRA hugs and good wishes today. :) This video says it all ... ENJOY!!!!!

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Is Costco a great place to shop? Costco is a great place to shop. Even though it has many different departments, it's still one stop of several for me though. The key is to know what you're looking for and know your unit prices. Make sure as someone already mentioned that you have sufficient storage room (and freezer room) since you get bulk packs of many things. Can also find single unit items of "good...

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Its my two year anniversary here on AB tomorrow (21st March 2009) would anyone like to celebrate with me? Yes, of course!!! What's your pleasure, MM? Wine? Beer? Mixed drink? How about some Bailey's Irish Cream? :) Two years is a good long while. CONGRATULATIONS. Have fun at this here party!!!!! :):):)

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Can someone provide too much support in comforting an ill person? Give specific examples. I'll have to answer with "it depends". First big thing is .. is that ill person ill temporarily or permanently? Is it going to be short term or long term? Is it life threatening or just a mild annoyance? Is the person a child, young adult, adult of what decade in their life, or elderly? And of course .. what illness is it and to what extent does it impact the...

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Captain______. What word (s) can you put in the blank? Captain .... -- Kirk, Picard, Sisko, Janeway -- America -- Nemo -- Kangaroo -- of Industry -- Crunch -- & Tenille

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How often do you go through your picture albums just to reminisce? (long answer) Used to be .. once a year. That changed when some of the family's "vintage albums" came into my care. Plus, it dawned on me that I don't even know where all mine "are" let alone have them in albums. Add that I've been bit by bit scanning what's in the albums from past decades. My goal? I'm rhe "family historian"...

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Which was the Best - Brady Bunch or Bewitched...? Bewitched - even though there were two different husbands. lol

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How many questions have you asked in the category Answerbag? Six at the moment, but there are lots more if I went through and counted all the questions that are in "sub categories". Just sorting question on "categories" then moving down the "A's" to "Answerbag" .. First Answerbag question: 24 June 2008 Last Answerbag question: 3 Jan 2009

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What should I do about comments I've posted that get stuck in the box and don't post? (I have a couple of them.) I run into that in two different ways, so I'll share what I know so far: --- If all is well in the world but I have a lot to say on a particular comment thread? I've learned (as Barcaluv already pointed out) that there's a big difference in how the site accepts a short comment (tends to go right in) vs a long one (tends to hang up). For those, since I DO get long now and...

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It seems our President is 3.1% Irish..his great great great great grandfather was Irish. How many of you are part Irish? Count me in. Paternal grandmother - English Paternal grandfather - German Maternal grandmother - German Maternal grandfather - Irish

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What comes to mind when I say 'Brooklyn'? -- Bridge Ken Burns is a favorite of mine - for all the documentaries he's made. However, he made one I've not seen all about the Brooklyn Bridge. If it's anything like "The West" or his series on the Civil War or Jazz or The War (WWII) .. then it should be great! I've been over that bridge and it's spectacular. :) -- Dodgers Before they took off ......

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Name a Famous Bear...? A Famous Bear: -- Smokey, the Bear -- Mama Bear, Papa Bear & Baby Bear (the 3 bears) -- Yogi Bear (and of course, Boo Boo) And then there's the generic .. everyone loves one .. TEDDY BEAR

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Would you congratulate our very own 'Jay -was here ' on his 2nd year AB Anniversary ? Congratulations Jay and a very happy AB Anniversary . HURRAY, Jay!!! It's fun when we run into each other ... no matter the topic ... always upbeat. Congrats on your 2nd AB-versary!!!!!

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Hee-Haw or Laugh-In? Watched both at the time. If I were to watch one or the other now? I'd go with "Laugh In". :)

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Drum roll please... Who would like to wish our lovable Phillis a Birthday greeting on this March 19th, 2009? Let me be the first, have a wonderful Birthday my friend and many, many more! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, phillis!!! How well I remember our "late nights" when I first arrived at AB! :) Love your spirit.

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Would everyone join me in welcoming Spinderella as our newest SWAM!! WHOA!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS, YCLYHO!!!!! How about a speech? Words of wisdom? A toast? Ok, ok .. a song? Er ... how about .. kick back and enjoy the good wishes and celebration. Thanks, Yarnlady .. and way to go, YCLYHO. :)

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When is crying a good thing? When it's part of our emotional cycles .. in joy .. or sorrow. Helps us emotionally to work through what we need to express, get out, "own", feel. Sometimes that's a baby tear. Sometimes that's crying. Sometimes that's sobbing. (Feeling our feelings and expressing some of themm via tears = good thing) Not not all tears expressions feelings have to be part...

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Who or What are you "stuck with"? -- being a "type A" person inside a "type B" body -- any of those life things that are simply out of the control of any one little human being -- Elmer's glue? And I'll end with that because THAT was at least a FUN one. Remember back when we were kids and we PURPOSELY got ourselves "stuck with" Elmer glue .. letting it dry across our palms .. so we...

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Do you even remember life before the Internet? Yes .. and even better, all the excitement as it was born .. evolved .. and now .. is what .. a teenager? A 20-something? Ahhhh the days of slooooooow modems and AOL dial up numbers. lol Or how about the way I literally and physically JUMPED in surprise .. and fright .. one night when "on the road". Was in my hotel room (business trip). Room service had brought food. I had...

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Why don't plastic soda bottles have a flat bottom? Have you ever had a refrigerator catastrophe because they tip over? I don't know about soda bottles in particular, but not long ago I heard a story on National Public Radio about food manufacturers who change the size of containers so that they can fill them with less ... but we pay the same .. so they make more money. Think their example was peanut butter and the "dent" in the bottom of the jar. There were other examples and I think I even...

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Have you ever missed an Answerbagger? (ong answer .. got carried away) Yes. I'm not even "an old timer". Still within my first year here. But already have a list ... AndyNinja - Sweet T - BSweet (who checked in briefly this past week - HURRAY) .... And all the "smaller absenses" of folks leaving "for awhile" then come back .. like Sm00z or you, Sixty or or or or ... I read some of the...

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Can you name a hardship that early pioneers had to face? I love looking for primary sources and first hand accounts. In this case, here's a pioneer account of 1800s farming life, written by a "sixty-something" woman. http://www.campsilos.org/mod2/teachers/r5.shtml Just one of MANY essays, letters, journals out there written by pioneers. Some WONDERFUL material available. Sent this one along since it's right online at that...

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If you write, which of the TEN kinds of writing do you do (or want to do) as listed in one of this year's annual writing contests? (see list at url) Here's the url that goes with the question!! It's needed to see the TEN KINDS OF WRITING http://www.writersdigest.com/annual (No points needed. It's too late to edit the question)

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They are coming out MacGyver movie. Who wants Richard Dean Anderson to be the star? I do!! Look at all "the originals" who came back for Star Trek movies - and the projects were bankable. Recently, we just saw Harrison Ford do his thing. I think they did really well, in fact. Sean Connery was gone. We got an aging Harrison Ford. And they brought in "the young, inexperienced guy". Bingo. So maybe MacGyver could start mentoring someone in the...

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Have you ever pretended a broom was a horse and rode it? Did it all the time when I was a kid. How else was I supposed to lead my imaginary friends (posse style) out and about to catch the bad guys? LOL Later on, I got rid of the broom and went for a long stick. Thick one. Spent time in the woods looking for TWO favorite ones. One to ride .. and one as walking stick. (Remember looking for "natural notches" in "just the right...

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I'm being trolled. So far, no help from AB. I've had half a dozen questions deleted in the last 36 hours or so. What should I do? I saw your comment that you don't mean DR'd questions or answers, but rather you're talking about flagged questions? Is that right, Gene?

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It's my one year anniversary on AB. What will you bring to the potluck party? Hey .. we've been talking .. yet I missed this. Sorry to be arriving "the day after"! Well, let's see: by now you're in need of more things for your party. Here you go .. I've got: --- some Jack Daniels --- my digital camera in hand so I can take as many pics as you like .. of you .. the party .. you with ______, whatever you want. Later, I'll get the...

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What do you have that I wouldn't want? -- multiple sclerosis? -- dust bunnies? -- roof gutters currently full of pine needles and in need of being cleaned out again?

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Who do you prefer: the old or new look Dora the Explorer? I didn't realize there "was" a new one til it came up as a topic of discussion on the tv show "The View" today, 17 Mar 2009. Guess the deal is that many of our animated favorites are ageless. Mickey Mouse or Bugs Bunny or The Flintstones or or or .. all stay the same. Here, they've decided that Dora is growing up .. and then .. given her a new look. They...

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What’s a movie or TV show that has a horse or has horses? Films: -- They Shoot Horses, Don't They? -- Any western TV Shows: -- Mr Ed -- Wildfire -- All the gazillions of tv westerns (Like ... Rawhide, Gunsmoke, Wagon Train, Lone Ranger, Maverick, Bonanza, The Rifleman, Big Valley, on and on and on and on ...)

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What does "Cead Mile Failte" mean? << A hundred thousand welcomes >> Here's an article giving the history of this traditional Irish welcome .. written in 1832 .. http://www.libraryireland.com/articles/ceadmillefailte/index.php

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Is the street/road in front of your house a busy one? Typical suburbs here. Pretty quiet street where I live. No lines on the paved road .. sidewalks .. stop signs where it meets other streets. Street lights at night. But go about three blocks from here and you're at laned street with painted line on it. Go six blocks and you're out at "the bigger streets" with street lights, 3 lanes each way .. plus two inner turn...

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Is your diary interesting or just a case of diary-ea? (long answer) Luckily, I find little room for either/or thinking. So in the world of freewritings, I'd say mine is a mixed bag .. some kernals that are great .. some kernals that are awful .. and a whole lot in between. But the point is .. I'd never GET to anything decent if I didn't actually "write" vs talk about writing. So the process .. the discipline .....

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What are some good fantasy books for teens Piers Anthony has written several different series of books. Try the books in the series about Mages (don't have the exact title in my hand) .. or the Incarnations of Immortality. I see the Pern books by Anne McCaffery are already on the list. There's a pretty wide variety by Mercedes Lackey .. individual books, series of books and books written with others .. that could likely...

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Can you name some famous brothers? Famous Brothers: -- Smother's Brothers -- Everly Brothers -- Wright Brothers -- Brooks Brothers (suits lol) -- Smith Brothers (cough drops) -- The Brothers Grimm -- Warner Brothers

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Have you ever been down route 66? No, but it's something I'd like to do!!! Even if it's a section of it. It's part of what we've lost. Would be fun to drive it, take pics, write in journal, maybe even interview (record) a few folks. Had even thought I'd be driving it this year, but don't think the timing is good for that. But one day, I want to answer this with a YES .. no matter how...

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What is the first thing that comes to your mind when I say "It's just an old fixer up"? A house in need of literally some "fixing up". So I think almost immediately about "what it might need" and "about how much money would be needed" to bring it to life again.

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How do you stop yourself when youre on a Roll...? Well .. a brick wall could certainly do it .. but that wouldn't be something I would put up!! Nope .. when I'm on a roll? I just keep on rollin'!!!

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Were you allowed to name your first pet or did your parents pick the name for you? Yes ... I got to name my first pet. A gorgeous, golden color cocker spaniel with HUGE warm eyes. Named her: Taffy

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Who would like to come to my "I'm Happy To Be Back" party? Welcome back!!! Are you settled? Well? Happy?

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Which celebrity redefines the term "older woman?" Tina Turner Julie Andrews Bette Midler Candace Bergen Glenn Close (sp?) Sigourney Weaver Anyone seen Ann Margaret lately? How's she doing?

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I have Rheumatoid Arthritis ,almost a year now since i found out.living in constant severe pain especially the last month or so.does anyone have this?how do you cope?.i tried natural stuff and traditional meds.nothing helps.any advice? (long answer) Not from Rheumatoid, although my mother has dealt with that for several decades now. I've got MS and spinal stenosis and a few other "side things" that I have no idea where they came from or what causes them. But as you well know from what you're asking .. it is what it is .. and we've got to manage it some way .. just to have what I'll call a...

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What would I do without you? Between the two of us, I suspect we could find any number of ways to not be asking such a question!!

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Do you know the name of a famous "Tom"? Famous "Tom" .... -- Tom Thumb -- Tom Brocaw (sp) - journalist -- Tom Terrific - anyone remember this cartoon? -- Tom, Tom, the baker's son -- Tom Cat If you allow name variances .. for which "Tom" would be a nickname .. than I'd add: -- Tommy Tune -- Thomas Edison -- Thomas Jefferson -- Thomas Nast -- Thomas, the Tank Engine

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Would you Please help Congratulate The Sweet And Kind "ROLLIE" for being our newest GURU? CONGRATULATIONS, Rollie!!!!! --------------------------------------------- You know I had to look around for a video to add to your celebration. If you're a GURU, then by now you've made a good many FRIENDS at AB. So? Here's a walk down memory lane to another time and place when individual contributers called out their name. :) As you watch it? Imagine it's an AB...

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Would any ABers like tojoin me in congratulating our newest GURU, "Loggybren" this morning? It is a very much deserved award for avery sweet ABer, who is always there with advice and a kind word! Congrats, LoggyBren! Ok ... time to break loose!!! LoggyBren .. if you're a GURU, then for a few minutes? Let that brain of yours relax. No need to answer any questions, give support or do anything at all. Instead .. just kick back .. and just HAVE FUN .. with another guru .. Tina Turner!! "Rollin' on the River" .. GO FOR IT .. sing along .. enjoy yourself!!!! And we'll...

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Did you have a hulahoop growing up? Of course. Mandatory part of growing up in the 1950s. Liked the jumproping better though. :)

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What is your favorite dance (mambo, break dancing, minuette??) Cha-cha and rhumba. Can't do either one now .. but can remember vividly the days in an Arthur Murray studio years ago .. paying lots of money for lessons .. then entering competitions. Glad I did it! :) Now? It's "Dancing with the Stars". LOL

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Samuel Johnson wrote; "Read over your compositions, and wherever you meet with a passage which you think is particularly fine, strike it out." I can see some truth in that, but couldn't it very easily be taken to far? I could just leave this alone. After all, Rosie's already answered in a fine way. But there was a reason this question caught my eye to begin with .. so going to add to the answers ... I view this as a "cautious maybe". Here's what I mean: (1) When we write something, we certainly should read it over. If, in any sections, we got "full of ourselves" or went...

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Have you ever used the phrase, "Get a room", when seeing two people making out in public? I don't say it out loud .. but I certainly do think it. Showing affection in public is great and even good for us. We pat an arm or hold hand .. maybe even hug when we meet up .. kiss a cheek, etc. But there's a "line" that says "anything overtly sexual / personal" over it is fine between the people ---- just --- do it in the privacy of your bedrooms vs out...

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Who would like to join me in wishing sm00z a very happy birthday today 3/15/09? BIRTHDAY WISHES to you, Sm00z !!!!!! To celebrate? Here's a bunch of IMPRESSIONS. "One for my baby ... (one more for the road)". Performed by Sammy Davis Jr. No matter how you're feeling - or what age you are - just close your eyes and you'll swear lots of singers are here for your birthday. lol Nope .. all Sammy. Did a darn good job of them too. So enjoy...

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It's PARTY time, who wants to congratulate Sixty B on landing a well deserved new job? Whose got a party video? You came around the corner - and landed this opportunity. Best of luck on your new venture. Hope it challenges and rewards you. And since you've now got it? And since Stillme says it's PARTY time for you to celebrate? Well, we'll need to do that in lots of different ways. Here's a country way to do it with Alan Jackson singing "Good Time". :) Again .....

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What would happen if we were to learn that all Religious Deities are one and the same and that we are not being judged on our devotion to one but on our acceptance of all? What a concept!!! :) I like the image of many spokes on a wagon wheel .... all allowing us to "travel" and get to the very same place .. just using different metaphors, rituals and such to get us there. In fact, I'd open this up even wider. Asked a question here recently about mythology. Ever read any of the books by Joseph Campbell or seen those programs for PBS where he...

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Do you enjoy a good foot rub? Yes ... and I give a good one too. :)

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Leave it_______. What word or words could you put in the blank to complete the statement? Leave it _______: -- to Beaver -- alone -- to the imagination

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Would you change doctors if you found out that yours had HIV? No. Luckily, I think we all know a lot more about HIV - what it is - how it's tranmitted - etc. I continually hope that our fears or biases or prejudices would keep up with our factual knowledge, but know that isn't the case .. so I suppose some will answer "yes" to this. The irony is is that there are many with HIV that we interact with all the time .. we just...

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Where is a Place you really Dislike going...? The dentist's office

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Do you keep contact information of your past partners? Nope. Final answer. LOL

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A rule change giving "American Idol" judges the power of veto divided fans and TV critics on Thursday, with some calling it "un-American". Good idea or artificial drama? See LINK: It's always been a mixed bag with judges choosing .. all the way til the final 12 .. then "America votes" after that. This year, "America voted" sooner .. but will have some rudders on it later. The question has always been .. is it an "entertainment" contest .. a "popularity" contest" .. or a "singing" contest? Everyone will...

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What is your favorite Smothers Brothers routine? Lots and lots and lots of them! Probably many will bring up the classic "mother always loved you best" bit. But I'll share this routine they did when with the Boston Pops in the 1980s when they came out to sing "Boil that Cabbage Down". It's all about COMPLEMENTS (and of course, much confusion and well .. Smothers Brothers .. as the exchange evolves)....

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What books on your shelf are begging to be read? Non-Fiction: -- "Great Feuds in History: Ten Struggles that Shaped the World" by Colin Evans -- "The Comics: The Complete Collection" -- "Witness to a Century: Encounters With teh Noted, the Notorious, and the Three SOBs" by George Seldes -- "You Can Write Your Family History" by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack -- "The Triumph of Discovery: Women...

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Is the phrase "young at heart" merely a euphemism for "childish"? No. Young at heart --> open, full of wonder, joyful ... no matter the physical age ... an attitude ... generally a very positive attribute / complement Childish --> while simply descriptive if taken literally of "ish" onto child .. behaving like a child .. it's more often used for someone older to mean they are "immature" .. generally a negative .. not a...

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For those who enjoy listening occasionaly to big band or swing music.What is your favorite Andrew Sisters song? Andrews Sisters? Well, I could bring up: -- Boogie, Woogie, Bugle Boy or -- Rum & Coca-Cola or -- Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree .. But I found this video at YouTube and think I'll go with this fun "Hit the Road". :)

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If you know who "Scrappy" is on AB, could you please tell me something "GOOD" & "POSITIVE" to say to her? She will be off for a bit but would like to surprise her when she comes back. Sure. Scrappy, you know I know "the stuff" you face just trying to get a little support on the day to day of it. I "get it" about disability issues .. and the world of caregivers, services and yes, DIGNITY in the midst of it all. This might sound strange and others may bop me over the head for saying it .. but going to say it anyway. There are certainly "not so...

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Google plans to serve ads targeted to your known interests based on your Internet browsing history. Is this too Big Brotherish for you? See LINK: It's over the line .. the privacy line, IMO. Remember back when Facebook was trying to cash in on all the private info on member's profiles .. what they did while on the service .. making that available to advertisers, etc? Then the uproar? Then they had to go back on that idea .. saying "never mind". It was TOO FAR. Privacy issues. So also here. There will always...

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What warms your home? Just had a new furnace put in (old one was just over 16 years old), so the literal answer comes first to mind. Beyond that .. of course, the answer has to be love.

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If someone gives a bigoted answer to your question, do you give their answer any + points? If it's crystal clear what it is? No. Won't DR, but certainly no need to reward positively. If I'm unsure of the intent .. then I'll often comment first .. asking. Then, decide where/how to go from there depending on whatever I get back in response.

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So Far Away!!.....doesnt Anybody Stay in One Place anymore...? Three cheers for Carole King!! If I take it literally? Then of course the decades and centuries when generations all tended to stay in the same general location .. then migrated and stayed in that NEW place for several generations .. are gone. No, we don't stay in one place anymore. Travel and transportation methods are easier, more affordable, quicker .. than the days of horseback...

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Is your life a Rich Tapestry or a Worn Out Thread...? A rich tapestry. And if I hit a day (or hour) when it feels like a worn out thread? Then, it's time to step back to see the big picture. Yup .. rich tapestry! :)

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Besides Outside the bag can you name one AB category beginning with the letter O? Two of my favorites: Oral History http://www.answerbag.com/c_view/7357 and Omelettes http://www.answerbag.com/c_view/8992

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How independent are you? If you really want to do something and all your friends make fun of you for it, do you do it or not? Do it. Hands down. We're here on the planet. So? Go for it. I've always loved that Robert Frost poem about the path less traveled ...

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How would you complete the following? "I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but..." (humor welcomed) I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but ... -- my name is Chicken Little or -- while I love being in this boat with you, we seem to be going in circles!

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Have you ever come up with a genius question no one else could possibly have asked only to find it has been? : ( LOL!! Oh yeah. What's worse is when I find I asked it myself 5 or 6 months ago. LOL

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Did you used to climb trees as a child? Yes, yes, yes and yes! Loved it. Going up. Coming down. And most importantly .. just sittin' up there! Got pretty good after awhile hauling stuff up there with me .. book, paper, pencils, FOOD .. lol Wasn't until many years later that an actual tree house was ever built on our land, but by then, I had already moved out on my own. (yeah ... eldest child) Fun times!!

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The US gold reserves are kept at Fort Knox. Where are the country's silver reserves stored? According to the US Mint website, silver bullion is stored at US Mint facilities in Denver, Colorado and West Point, New York. http://www.usmint.gov/about_the_mint/index.cfm?action=mint_facilities Looks like that gold is at Fort Knox .. but also .. like silver .. in Denver and West Point. No silver at Fort Knox though. Gold only. West Point also has platinum stored there. None...

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Hi everyone, hope you all well, have missed you all are you all ok? Since I'm sitting here reading something from YOU? Life is now very, very good. Wonderful to see you, BSweet!!! Have missed you a LOT. So while your window is open, here's a huge HUG for you! :)

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Are you full of bright ideas? Ummmmm ... -- sometimes - if I remember to turn the light on? or -- now and again. Fun to brainstorm in any case. Give me a white board and a set of colored markers and I'm good to go. :)

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How far from your childhood home do you live? 3,000 miles

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B-5. Does anybody have a B-5? Not anymore. Had a B-5 on one of my paper specials, but we're back to our regular cards now. Not a B-5 in sight .. on any of these eight cards I have laid out in front of me. In fact, that's sort of odd, isn't it? Fifteen B's. Eight cards. No B-5? HEY!!! Who stole all the B-5s over on this side of the room????? :)

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It is not necessary to understand a subject or statement in order to ____________. To do what about it? It is not necessary to understand a subject or statement in order to ...... -- acknowledge & respect someone's right to make their statement (freedom of speech) .. just as long as they aren't violent about it or instigating a riot or -- ask a question .. and then another .. and another .. til .. over time .. you begin TO understand a subject .. or .. someone's statement

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Can you taste a difference in Venilla and French Vanilla ice cream? Yes. And given that taste difference .. and the reasons for it .. I've not HAD French Vanilla ice cream in a long time now. LOL But boy, I remember!! Much creamier and "richer" in consistency and taste. Maybe that not so white .. more edging into cream .. color .. helps our perceptions along too. lol Because of the taste differences and the state of what I eat vs...

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What was the original Coppertone advertising image? Wow - this one was yet another eye-opener. Spicy Hot already contributed that original ad with "the Coppertone girl". Pretty risque stuff, don't you tbink? I headed out to Wikipedia just as a starting point, and sure enough, they have that ad image up too. However, the text said BEFORE the ad, the original Coppertone LOGO was the profile of an Indian Chief. Not...

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Have you ever been arrested for protesting? No. I remember one time in Brussels, Belgium, when I and many others (all of us sitting outside at a cafe facing "the Square") were warned by authorities to clear out. There were lots of people there - clearly on two sides of "something" that I never quite understood. As we were leaving ... saw a whole bunch of riot control police arriving in special suits with big...

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Have you or anyone in your family done any genealogy work? (long answer) Yes, genealogy is one of my passions in life. I firmly believe that every person, place, object .. has a story to tell. I love "the hunt" .. the research .. the history .. the PEOPLE we meet along the way. I'll go through census scans online. I'll go through heavy ledgers full of land deeds or probate records in a local town hall or courthouse....

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Who wants to congratulate LynfromNM, our Community Leader, for reaching the Guru title? Good job, LynfromNM! It's a pleasure to say CONGRATULATIONS ... iwnit - thanks for the heads up and this shout out to the AB community Lyn - decided to share a cartoon for your special day. You are a GURU now. And of course, as a CL you're working day in, day out .. spending untold hours of energy to keep things moving along. So in your honor? Nope, no flowers. No candy. (Well .. we can...

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Do you think music heals? It certainly has the power to .... I can't even begin to count the times I've turned to music .. to soooooooooooooooooooooothe .. Certain kinds of music combined with an open mind, heart & spirit? Oooooooh yes. :)

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Friend 'strange1' has just made sage. Moving up fast. Will all my friends give congratulations? Yes .. sure will. Congratulations, Sage strange1 That first big one when you hit 50 is really special .. so enjoy your celebration!!!!! You're lucky to have a fine person like Tom here .. giving the first toast. Again, CONGRATULATIONS. :)

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Who remembers the all gang show with Alfalfa and Spanky? I do! Our Gang .. :)

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What are some ways to get cat hair and other fuzzies off my fleece jacket? The lint roller just doesn't do a very good job. I've used that wide strapping tape, like you use on boxes & parcels you strap up to mail. Cut strips of maybe 18 inches or so .. lay it down .. pat it down to get all the hairs to stick to it .. then pull it up. Move it over a little bit and repeat. Can re-use same piece once or up to maybe four times .. depending on how much hair you're picking up each time and thus, how...

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What is the Goldilocks Zone? I was just reading about this! Two answers: -- The Goldilocks Zone - in the context of looking for planets that might support life - is that zone or area that is the right distance from closest star so that it's not too hot and not too cold .. but "just right" to support (water) .. life. -- Here's a link to a current news article you might find interesting: News...

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Have you ever spent the night in a tipi (teepee)? Way back when (or just yesterday, depending on your point of view) - we built a teepee in the back yard. That was the overnight "scene" for my 12th birthday party. Mixed group earlier .. then "the boys" had to leave and we girls sat up talking all night in the teepee.

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Cam you make a sentence with the word.______________ fire ___________ _______ fire ______ could be ... -- fight fire with fire

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The BIG_____!! What word or words can you put in the blank to finish the statement? -- the BIG Kahuna -- the BIG jerk -- the BIG Bang -- the BIG break -- the BIG busybody -- the BIG shot -- the BIG Valley (remember that tv show?) -- the BIG .... er .... think I'm done! lol

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What's your favourite Leonard Cohen song? "Suzanne" is one of many. Here's a clip from the 1970s when Leonard Cohen guest starred on a Judy Collins PBS special. They both do different verses .. My only problem with the clip is that the image isn't synced properly with the sound. But the sound is AMAZING .. just as I remember .. from each of them. So check it out, but just close your eyes and listen rather...

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When my son gets frustrated with something I've done or said, he asks me, "What planet are you from anyway?" Can you give me a good response to that? (humor appreciated) A possible response: The planet of "been there, done that", so listen up!! :)

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What are you here for? At AB: To ask, answer & comment in ways that say "thank you" for having "this place" to "be" in, virtually. To help To learn To challenge myself (to communicate better, to learn of diverse viewpoints, to answer what I can or research what I don't know, on and on and on) Sometimes, that's hoping to help others via answering a question. ...

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Can you name one thing in your life that another has taken for granted? Yes. My ability to work through things to ultimately find the cup is half full, not half empty. Doesn't get that way by magic! I don't mean having a positive view by ignoring reality. I'm talking about being firmly planted in the real world, but while acknowledging challenges (and putting strategies in place to deal with them) ... finding paths for HOPE while working...

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How Irish Are You? Ok .. quiz says I'm 40% Irish. Also said: << You're probably less Irish than you think you are... But you're still more Irish than most. >> Which turns out to be right given this ... I do genealogy & ancestor hunting, so from that angle .. looking at four grandparents? -- Paternal grandfather - German -- Paternal grandmother - English -- Maternal...

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Just eaten liver,onions,mashed potato, peas and gravy. Love it or hate it? Yummmmmmmmm!! Perfect meal & one I've not had in a good long while. Thanks for laying it all out on the table. :)

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When you go to a museum and it's free but they a have a we accept donations box, Do you put some money in there or just enjoy the museum. A donation - every time. I'm grateful they exist. Due to their efforts, I can go .. look .. learn. I want to "tip my hat" in the form of putting money in their donation box .. as my way of saying thank you .. and hoping they might continue on with their work there so that others might do what I did .. and look .. and learn. Short answer: yes, of course. It's my...

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Have you collected all 50 US quarters yet? No .. and now that you mention it, it's probably time to review what's here and what's missing. For me, I want 100 of them .. that is, each of the fifty .. for each of the two mints .. P and D .. Philadelphia and Denver. I lover reading up on the history of each state's design. Some nice content on that at the US Mint site. :)

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Where did you get those Eyes? This is very sad. First thing that came to mind? "Jeepers, creepers .. where'd you get them peepers" "Jeepers, creepers .. where'd you get them eyes?" See what I mean? Directly here for you - from me - directly out in left field. lol Ok, ok .. so either it was from my ancestors ... delivered through my parents ... or it was from the stork that...

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What is your reaction to a moose being on the loose in your neighborhood? I'd look around for the film crew. If a lovely moose were on the loose, I'd figure they've chosen my neighborhood for a reunion of the tv show "Northern Exposure". (Anyone remember that moose?) I'd also whip out my camera and try for some good shots.

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If you were Jetpacking to Sillyville to meet a Ninga at the AB Pirate club what color COAT would you wear? Multicolored coat (or even a vest if anyone prefers) .. with tiny bag-shaped buttons. :)

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What is the most valuable virtue that you look for in a person? Integrity

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Chief Wanbli has crossed 300000 points... Wow! Who would like to join me congratulating here for his fine achievement.? Aaaawwww .. this one's a genuine pleasure. Chief Wanbli .. with yet another big milestone. Congratulations!!!!! I enjoy both your questions and your answers. This is great. Hope you feel proud of your achievement and enjoy this special "Congrats" milestone in your AB Journey. :) {{{ hugs }}}'s to you. :)

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What is a singer that also writes or helps to write their own songs? For WHAT ... -- a singer/songwriter -- talented For WHO ... -- one example: Dolly Parton -- another example: Carly Simon Now if you really meant not WHO or WHAT, but rather WHEN, WHERE, WHY or HOW .. I'm in trouble here. LOL

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Laughter - Infectious or Contagious...? Well .. if we want to go by a recent study done on laughter .. then reported by USA Today? The answer is: contagious. Article name: Happiness has a way of spreading, study finds Publish date: 4 Dec 2008 Location url: http://blogs.usatoday.com/betterlife/2008/12/happiness-has-a.html?csp=34 Something else interesting? While they found laughter to be contagious .. spreading like...

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Which fictional character retired to take up beekeeping on the Sussex Downs? The fictional character is already here thanks to Merfish .. ie fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes. Just thought I'd point out a fun follow up to his retirement. Check out a fictional mystery novel called "The Beekeeper's Apprentice" by Laurie R King. There are LOTS of Sherlock Holmes related websites. On many of them, if you go to their related LINKS pages?...

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What color do you wear that brings out the beauty in your eyes? Blues or greens pull out different parts of hazel colored eyes. How about you? What color eyes do you have? (and then ... your question ..)

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Has Anybody ever Shouted at you and Pointed their Finger in your Face...? (long story) Unfortunately, yes. Sixth grade. A year I suspect none of the 30 or so kids in that class will forget. Catholic school. The way it worked .. we had a nun each school year .. all day, every day .. who taught us every subject. Did that for 8 years. In 6th grade, there was a doozie of a nun who was not ok. Every one of us .. often .. had her finger in our face .. saying...

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Why is it when I am looking my absolute worst, I bump into people I haven't seen in ages? LOL!! Isn't that the TRUTH!! Well done to bring that up in a question. Think it's one of those shared "it happens to all of us" life mysteries (er, experiences) .. much like our missing socks. :) Probably shouldn't say this, but misery DOES love company on this one! Somehow it's a little better if we've all "been there"!! :)

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Are you a good storyteller? Probably the listeners are the best ones to ask about that. All I know is I enjoy telling stories. Nothing fantastical. I know people who can make up a yarn and go for days. Likely these are the same who could write short stories or fiction movels. Not me! lol For me, it's stories of everyday events. I can somehow make a mundane visit to the grocery store into an adventure in the...

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Do you know what your type is according to the Enneagram type test? Does your type correctly define you? (See link below) Nope - had no clue. Also have to say I hated some of the questions. I have to admit I talked to the screen a few times. lol Ok - top three - all within one point of each other - from highest to lowest: -- Type 2 - The Helper -- Type 8 - The Leader -- Type 3 - The Motivator Lowest one - Type 6 - The Skeptic (with a minus 4)

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Do you watch MTV or CMT? CMT, please. :)

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How to deal with an unpleasant RGNurse abusing staff at a local care home - except fpr myself? Take a calm and documented account to the Administrator of the local care home. Saying "abusing staff" or getting into emotional accounts is not helpful. Give calm, objective examples not about "the person" (the nurse) but about "the behavior". Good luck. Not what any of us want to see happening!

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What is something you might need a pair of scissors? Need a pair of scissors for: -- the "starter cut" on all sorts of product packaging. (What, they don't know we'll need to open them?) -- cutting wrapping paper for gifts -- scrapbooking or other crafts. Lots of stock and patterned papers to cut. -- first aid .. to cut things like gauze or tape, etc -- I'd add cutting up papers with private information...

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Does joining a group of like-minded people to vilify someone or something comfort you or scare you? My time and energy is limited. If I'm going to join a group, then I'd rather do so for something positive ... an ideal .. something I believe in .. something we can "build together" or on a lighter level, enjoy together .. rather than to "villify someone or something". What a waste of energy!!! In fact, it's too EASY to villify someone or something. So...

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Well its been a year since I found AB, didn't reach my goal of sage but I have sure met some of the most wonderful folks, just wanted to say Thank You for teaching me so much, Please let me know how I may do a better job in the next yr? HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! I'm so glad we've had the opportunity to meet up .. about all sorts of topics. How can you do a better job in the next year at AB? By doing exactly as you've been doing. Just be YOU and all will be well in the world. You answer gazillions of "tech questions" day in and day out. No fan fare. Lots of tips sheets. You just do it to help....

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Has someone ever come back into your life who had been gone a very long time? No, but your question is a great reminder that if any of us have people we've sort of drifted from .. or they from us .. family, friends important to us .. then .. maybe now? We can, out of nowhere just ask ourselves your question then move on to "making a list". Maybe one name will pop up. Maybe two or three. Then? No reason we can't "make a move" to see...

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How often do you use your George Foreman Grill...? Once a week or so. Love that thing. In fact, I'd like to "upgrade" from older one I've got even though it's fairly big .. just to help with cleaning .. but just can't seem to do it while this one is working just fine. LOL I saw some comments here about how to clean them and I do use a wet paper towel .. "but stillllllll" ... :) I remember...

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Are family tree websites actually reliable enough to trace back my lineage? That depends on what you mean by "family tree websites". If you mean that literally - that is, the sites where individuals share their research in the form of family trees (people, data about them, and relationships by generation)? Then they could and should NOT be taken as 100% reliable. They should be taken as CLUES or even as ways to meet up with others researching the same...

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Can you finish this? Birth ________________. Birthdate Birth mother Birth canal Birth of the blues :)

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If I met you, what would I say about your manners? That I try my best. Manners are part of civility .. something I believe we need on the planet. :)

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Can you will yourself to be happy? I don't know that you can just flip a magic switch, but "will" is very important for setting the stage .. or opening ourselves to the POSSIBILITY of being happy. Don't think it's anything we can give anyone else either. To be happy? We do, indeed, have to have the WILL to be so.

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Would you help me congratulate our Spicy Hot for making to Maestro? C*O*N*G*R*A*T*U*L*A*T*I*O*N*S ----------------------------------------------- Spicy Hot ------------- Or rather, MAESTRO Spicy Hot. :) Hope you're enjoying the celebrations.

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Time Magazine recently compiled "The Internet's 99 Greatest Hits" How many of those have you seen or liked? (Link included) I clearly have some work to do - or entertainment hours to put in - before I can call myself a citizen of the 21st Century! LOL But I can thank you for two things now that you've brought this up: (1) Now I have a list to go by! Thanks. :) and (2) Followed another link while I was at the Time magazine site and found an article for the top 25 blogs of 2009. I found I already...

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What is the most important reason why some people need in Home Health care nursing (long answer) Had to re-read your question a few times to make sure I understood it and may still get it wrong. So I'll answer from a couple of different viewpoints. Hopefully, you'll clarify when you read this answer. -- Most important reason for in home supportive services "in general"? They allow an individual to remain IN THEIR OWN HOME vs in a nursing home, etc....

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When I say, "it's like trying to nail jello to the wall", what does that make you think about? -- Herding cats? -- Out of control - tending towards impossibility -- It's going to take an awful lot of time, energy, patience and creativity to solve whatever problem needs fixing or .. in this case .. maybe a better handle on what the problem "is" .. or just the portion of it what "is" definable, fixable, do-able.

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I just lost Transportation off of the Categories list...why? There are a few categories that for whatever reason are not listed in the "menu" at the left of our screens. However, if you bring up "categories" and the columns of categories it gives you? They show up. Examples: -- the one you're wanting .. "Transportation". -- another .. "Answerbag" -- another .. "Education" Hope that helps....

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Can you judge a book by its cover or would would you read it? If a writer winds up with a book on the shelf for us to potentially read - and got it there through a traditional publisher - then the writer may have exactly "zero" to say about what cover goes on the book or what's on the back of the jacket either. Those are sales & marketing decisions made by the publisher. So may or may not match up to "writer's intent or...

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What was your 199th question about that you asked here on answerbag, ? (LOL) Homemade popcorn balls. lol http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/910407

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If you could arrange for any two singers to record a duet together, which two would you pick, and what song would you have them sing? How about: -- Diana Krall and Mel Torme Doing something nicely bluesy / jazzy

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Is it just me or is it really fun in here? Uuuuuuhhhhhh .... odds are it's not just you. LOL Yup .. it's fun in here. :)

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"You are the x to my algebraic equation". Is that supposed to be romantic or what? Is that another way of saying, "You complete me."? What is a mathematical phrase you find romantic? Yes, i wanna know. Hmmmm .. I saw some answers here about "x" being a mystery. And yes, in math, we use it as a variable we're solving for. But that leads me to take this in the opposite way. LOL At the end of the day, I "solve" a mathematical equation by getting everything "other than" x on one side of the equals sign like this: X = (an algebraic equation) So I...

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Name someone you want to thank and haven't taken the time to tell them yet? I think instead of one name or even saying "everyone", I'll answer with an idea about habits. Many of us complain of this or that on a regular basis .. some to the point of creating a habit. A complaining habit. A "the cup is half empty" habit. But equally valid and real is the flip side. So many people, events and intangibles we can be well and truly grateful...

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Who would like to congratulate Nunya on her metoric rise to Guru in only 3 short months! Hats off, Nunya! Meteoric rise? Is that why I've been hearing the Fifth Dimension singing "Up, up and A-waaaaaaaay" today? LOL!! Congrats, NUNYA - on asking and answering your way through seventy rungs on the ladder!!! Enjoy your celebration. :) (Uh ooooooh .. there's that song again! LOL)

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What is something you pick? Something you pick: -- your battles -- flowers -- cotton -- blackcaps, red raspberries and other berries on vines -- string beans -- whichever part wouldn't move with the shovel lol

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If you're not having fun, then you're probably not "what"? If you're not having fun, then you're probably not .. -- paying attention!

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What state should you live in? Those are interesting questions to answer so they can give you primary US state then a few other states to consider living in. According to them, Georgia is calling to me! lol However, I also said I hated snow, but Michigan came up as an also to consider state. Go figure! Maybe I should just ignore the url and go with "state of grace" and leave it at that. LOL PS -...

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Have you ever Missed the Boat...? Yup. But turned out it was a slow boat to China, so it's a good thing I missed it.

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What was the last thing you finished? Just finished writing a hand written note, then packaging it with a gift .. then to Post Office with it. My eighty-something mother sent everyone in the family a one dollar bill in the mail. "Just because". She wants to see everyone in better touch. So she wrote all the names on slips then asked everyone to find "something to buy with that one dollar" - and send it...

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What particular place that you have visited made you feel the most patriotic? Washington DC, hands down Next might Philadelphia .. or Arlington Cemetery .. or Gettysburg .. or or or or ..

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How dod I get free information on vital records for use in genealogy? Vital records aka BMDs (birth, marriage, death) records are a cornerstone of tracing back the family. Civil records and/or church records. Some in government offices in towns and villages. Some in local churches. Some microfilmed. Some transcribed. Some indexed. Some scanned digitally. Some digital transcriptions or indices Some free. Some not. One place to start is in your...

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What are the names of the two lions in front of the main branch of the New York Public Library? Looks like they're known as Patience and Fortitude. Scroll down to read more about them in the New York Public Library FAQ here: http://www.nypl.org/research/chss/faq.html But if you want to dig in further about these 1911 arrivals in front of the library, go here: http://www.nypl.org/pr/lions.cfm

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What is something that is crooked? Something that is crooked: -- certain politicians -- Lombard Street in San Francisco - billed as "the crookedist street" in .. well .. I'm not sure where. The world? LOL A one mile radius? -- a stick -- a line we draw freehand might have that tendency if we don't use a ruler :)

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Wanting to "Cowboy Up"! Lets Jitterbug, What Country Western song will get the feet to moving? Include a video if you are able to. If not a link is ok. I will use the link to listen to your song. PROMISE! Get the feet moving? A bit slower .. Brooks and Dunn with "Boot Scootin' Boogie" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6So6eHn5uY Speed it up a little? Gretchen Wilson with "Redneck Woman" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L30V5vnYHzk

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What are some things that make you feel old? Probably should be talking about any number of physical dynamics or characteristics. But the thing that's more likely to make me pause and think of "age" (since my inside norm is NOT that)? Well .. it's when I bring up something in conversation .. what I'll call "cultural or historical reference points". Who was president or a major news story or a...

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When you see friends, do you get a truly happy-to-see-you response or does it feel like they're putting on a fake smile? friend = what's on the face "matches" their inner reality. Nothing fake. (that's what they get from me too) But it's something I value highly. acquaintance = all over the map. Might be genuine. Might be fake. Sometimes not quite sure which it is. While I have a lot of acquaintances, I have very few people I would call "friend" with a capital F .....

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Who was the only American ever held as a prisoner in The Tower of London? One answer here already with a link to an online Webster's dictionary. Found the exact same quotation here: http://www.great-britain.co.uk/world-heritage/tower-of-london.htm << In 1780, the Tower held its only American prisoner, former President of the Continental Congress, Henry Laurens. >> Wonder which site got it from the other ... or if both got it from...

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Do you think Conan will be successful replacing Jay Leno on the Tonight Show? Well, I'd not want to wish anyone ill, but I was one who wasn't happy when I first heard this was going to happen. Conan is fine for a "late late" sort of audience, but just can't see him for the Tonight Show. But then, I'm still looking for the next Johnny Carson type .. kind .. generous to each guest .. even a sort of "unifying factor" across...

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If you were to "star" in your own cooking show, what would you call it? Some possibilities: -- Much Ado About Nothing -- A little dab'll do ya -- The Kitchen Uh Oh Show -- Cooking Comedies with Deb

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Are there any cobblestone streets left in the city or town you live in? No. :( I know of a town thought where a lot of money went into NEW cobblestone .. quite a lot of it .. to make an entire area of a town look more as it did about 300 years ago. And we think it's just CLOTHING fashions that come and go .. what's old is new again!

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Will you Please help me Congratulate our newest SAGE, my philospher .genius Artist friend Marguerite? Say, I missed this one!! Congratulations, Marguerite!! Enjoy running into you round and about. :) Fifty now .. and counting!

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What movies do you remember from your childhood? Bambi was the first one I ever saw in a theater. Still love that movie. :)

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Where is the most beautiful waterfall you have seen? (Photo's welcome) Niagara Falls - Canadian side BridalVeil Falls at Yosemite National Park

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Amazon's Kindle 2 eBook viewer has a text-to-speech feature that will read the book out loud. They are being sued by the Authors Guild, saying they don't have the right to do this, that they are harming audiobook sales. Does this seem ludicrous to you? No ... it's not about harming audiobook sales per se. It's about no model or licensing in place to PAY the writers for the AUDIO RIGHTS to their work. Whether that happens in other channels via audiobooks ... or a new delivery model arises via NEW TECHNOLOGY (the kindle 2, for example) that is being marketing FOR its ability to transform TEXT to SOUND .. is ok. What's...

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If you could have a 5 minute conversation with anyone dead or alive, who would it be and what would you ask? Eleanor Roosevelt And on the personal side: -- My dad -- My grandparents

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What makes a Superhero super? The combination of one or more super-human powers or abilities WITH above average (super) set of ethics and values. Put that together with a desire to: -- learn how to use and control the powers -- determine if they're going to lead a double life or be a superhero out in the open -- choose their costume! lol And of course, with power and ethics, the DECISION has to be there to...

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What is the most important thing you have? After "being alive"? Integrity Love

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What is something you can catch? Something you can catch: -- a softball -- a cold -- a cab (taxi) -- the last train to Clarksville (thanks to the Dave Clark Five) -- a glimpse of .... er ... something! -- catch "on" to something EDIT: see discussion below in comments. "The Last Train to Clarksville" was sung by the MONKEES Thanks, jas. :)

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Did you have to kiss a few "frogs" before you found your knight in shining armor? Wwwhhhhhaaaa -- (RIBBIT!!!) -- aaaatttt? lol

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Does anyone else like listening to those CD's of Thunderstorms and Nature when they're trying to relax...? I like some of them and others not so much. Ocean waves are wonderful. I also like the one that sounds like you're in a forest. Babbling brook .. birds .. great. I remember one of those I had several years ago though that didn't quite work out. Played it and as expected, it was very relaxing. Then out of nowhere came the sound of loud croaking frog. Startled me right out of...

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When was the last time you used your polite head Nod at someone...? Yesterday .. while standing in the checkout line at the grocery store. Person behind me was going on about somethingorother on the front of one of the tabloids out for sale. lol

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What type of cheese do you like to use on your omelette's? If it's spelled "cheese", it's good in an omelette! lol Sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, Swiss .. all good. Not sure of the name, but have found some GREAT Irish cheese sold on block form at Costco that's white .. and sharp taste .. that's fabulous. Just tried some last week in an omelette .. and YUM.

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Did you know that Blood Banks desperately need donors today because of all the colds/flu's going around. Will you go volunteer and give your blood today? Yes, the Blood Banks are very much in need of donors. I have a childhood heart murmer, so they won't take my blood. Some people have a hard time being around people with health, age, disability issues - but can feel good they're helping in another way by donating life-giving blood for those who need it. After my father died, I was going through several of his membership...

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I'm guilty as charged in overusing: LOL, :), :( etc. What's your take on this? My take? Better safe than sorry. Don't have facial expressions, so sticking in our LOL's and :)'s can help increse understanding of our intent or mood beneath the words - and hopefully contribute to better harmony online. Would rather have someone say I'm using them too much than to have someone not understand I was SMILING as I wrote it .. not grimacing or...

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What is your favorite performance by a kid (not yet a teenager) in a movie? Drew Barrymore in "E.T."

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Is it possible to lose your sense of humour? Unfortunately, yes. But if you're very lucky, it'll be back of its own accord and tap you on the shoulder. :)

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At work, have you ever been asked to train someone who was paid more then you? Did you resent it? Explain. Several times over the years. One example was when I managed a CAD department. (Computer-aided-design). Integrated circuit design for a semiconductor company. In a past job, I'd been an instructor and created/designed training classes. Later, I was the training manager. Later yet, I went out into the production area and managed a CAD department. Ok .. while a training manager...

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As a child did you and your friends Spin round and round in the playground till you fell over...? Sure did - with all the passion and abandon that kids have. When we were kids .. if we were going to swing around? We'ld get into it 5000%!!!! Adults could use just a small percentage of that passion, committment, enjoyment ... if only to remember how good being on the planet can be .. just because. :)

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I am taking reservations to visit the following for one day only.....(please pick one) Willy Wonka,The Wizard ( Oz), Alice( Wonderland), Yoda ( Star Wars), Tigger (Winnie the Pooh) Snoopy(Peanuts),or Kermit the Frog (Sesame Street). Whom do you choose? Here are my top THREE! lol Ok, since you asked for ONE, I'll at least put them in prioritized order: Number one choice: Yoda What a great talk we could have about the meaning of the universe and the ways to live a "good life" ... :) Number two choice: Kermit the Frog Number three choice: Snoopy Choice two or three would be for just a casual, fun, upbeat day.

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Are you a" wouldda shouldda couldda" kinda person or do you just live in the present and not relive the past and keep beating yourself over and over about what might have been? Good question, Rosie. :) Think it's been an evolution for me on this one. Back in my twenties, I had a lot of "woulda, shoulda, coulda" goin' on. Later, as I tried more things, I dropped the "woulda" .. but held on to the "shoulda, coulda" about HOW I'd done something. Later yet .. I migrated more and more to the "life is too...

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Would anyone like to congratulate our own Rosie GHM jetpacker on making the long ascent to Genius status? Rosie, a Genius? YES. :) Ok, Rosie - in honor of your travels to NINETY - and all your AB contributions - here's a little something that fits, I think, in your way of looking at things. Ready? Congratulations and hugs to you .... as you sit back and enjoy "Pick Yourself Up" with none other than Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Enjoy!!!!

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What is something you "spit" or spit on/in/at? Besides the usual toothpaste / teeth cleaning routines .. there's the more FUN kind of spitting. In fact, they have contests for it. What? Spitting watermelon seeds to see who can spit them the furthest distance. LOL

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What is something people climb? The ladder of success has already been said. So I'll go with climbing a mountain!! Or .. hmmmmm .. maybe one of those social climbers!!!

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What's on your plate? Ooops - missed this! Ok .. what's on the plate? -- prime rib - only because I haven't had it in a long time LOL -- pineapple upside down cake - again because I haven't had any in a long time. For this, it's been years - literally! -- on another level - several things on my plate now and several things on my "preparing for" what I know will be on it...

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Do you know to or ever have tooled leather products? A couple of different answers for this one re: tooled leather products: (1) No, I don't have the skills to do a good job with it, but the results are something I greatly admire. There are often folks who have created tooled leather book or journal covers, wallets, belts, you name it at arts/crafts shows. The smell of leather and the beautiful designs draw me right in! (2) Years...

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Do you like yours in a Block, Sliced or Grated...? Cheese? By the block. From there, lots of options .. to grate it, cut it, slice it, shave it, you name it! Oh .. and eat it! LOL

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Can you tell me how to make homemade pickle relish? No, and that's very sad indeed. Why? I remember MAKING pickle relish when I was growing up .. just as we made so much else that I "also" don't do anymore! All the handmade applesauce. The relish. The red rasberry jam. On and on and on.

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Are blogs really helpful or are they just a way for "narcissistic" people to get more attention? Both kinds of blogs exist - just as there's a wide range of people on the planet. :) But I'd have to say the balance is tipped in favor of being helpful. Each of us has something to contribute and these days, the tools exist (blogging is one of many) and are affordable enough (some are free) .. that anyone can share their knowledge, experience, views, opinions, resources, etc....

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Why were beanie babies so popular? (long answer) Beanie babies - like so many other examples - were a "fad". As such, there are lots of reason why anything catches on and IS a fad vs the thousands of others I can only assume WANTED to start a fad, but it didn't make it to that level. -- Timing is important -- Creative idea - and LOTS of money into marketing -- Make it appeal to one of our basic needs or...

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Will you all join me in wishing our dear friend, BEN DAN, a very happy Big 6-0 today? Hey, another MAESTRO in our midst!!! :) Ben Dan? I headed to YouTube, looking for something that might say "happy birthday" and include the number 60. Well .. I wound up sitting here listening to Elton John in 1970 doing "Sixty Years On". All well and good but not exactly a congrats tune for YOU this day. So back to the drawing board. In honor of your virtual...

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Are you ashamed or proud of your ancestors? I've heard this question asked - especially of ancestors who lived in times or situations that we might not be comfortable with today. What if we find a cattle rustler or a slave owner? What if some ancestors are military veterans and some protested a war? What if some are theists and some are atheists? What if some loved to eat meat and some were vegetarians? On and on it goes. ...

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Have you ever made deviled eggs? Yes. One of the good things of life. I remember them at picnics when growing up. Now, years later, somehow it seems the "good times" of then come right along with the deviled eggs. They look nice all laid out. Finger foods. And if you watch? Seems like most people smile as and just after eating one. Yummmmmm. :) Short answer: yes. lol

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Who was one of our childhood heroes? What did you do to be like them? Roy Rogers on tv. I had a group of imaginary friends. We used to go round up the bad guys. I learned of white hats and black hats .. and sticking up for those who were being bullied or taken advantage of by others. I learned not of legal things or contracts but of character and "the code" of a handshake and being as good as your word. Lots of westerns. Learned a lot of...

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What was the name of television's "The Addams Family's" hirsute cousin? Cousin Itt. Here's a video that starts with the minute or so opening of "The Addams Family" sitcom. Then, go another 4 1/2 minutes into the episode. At about 5 1/2 minutes from the start of this video, Cousin Itt arrives at their door. In another few minutes from there, be reminded of what Cousin Itt looked like, but also how he talked. LOL

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Gtravels would like to know your thoughts on Jerry Lewis winning the Hunamitarian Award? Not sure about the "gtravels would like to know" part of the question, but answering it because I think the Humanitarian Award that went to Jerry Lewis is an important topic. Plenty of public and private ups and down in the life, career and philanthropic worlds of Jerry Lewis. But no one comes close to what he's done with and for "his kids" .. and MDA. (muscular...

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How different would your Life be If you were Bill Gates...? An interesting question! :) (long answer) First, I'd have a different set of skills .. in technology certainly .. but more importantly, those hard wired for being an entrepreneur. I'd love having a "vision" for how life could be, then have a company & the means to potentially make it so. Given the success of all that .. and seeing that the "business"...

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When is your Pamper yourself night...? Uh oh .. maybe that's what's wrong. Haven't had one of those in awhile, let alone a regular schedule! Thanks for bringing it up. I believe in setting appointments with ourselves for things we want to do .. else it really doesn't happen. It's true even for time with whatever hobbies we have (else we drift ..). It's even more true for "new habits"...

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What is a false clue in a murder mystery called? A red herring. Two interesting sources: Kinds of red herrings (and links to the write ups) at Wikipedia here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Herring And the direct link to what this question is about .. the NARRATIVE use of a red herring .. here .. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_herring_(narrative) And just for the heck of it, a bit of history & discussion of the other...

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During a sing-a-long, such as church or singing around a campfire, do you sing along or lip sync the words? Oh, I enter into it full force - good or bad voice - with lots of spirit - and lots of laughter. I'm likely to be out there encouraging others to join in & have been known to create sheets with the words on them - and have those on hand for folks. Not a contest or performance. Just a bunch of folks having a bit of fun together. :)

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Do you own any classic Novels? Oh, yes. Lots of them. And yes, I've read them. Every so often, it's nice to go back and re-read one of them too. A present. :) And now, have started to download digital versions of some of the classics. Why? To encourage some of my younger relatives to read some of them!

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Why we say, Bingo ??????. I've been known to say "Bingo" when: -- I'm actually playing the game of bingo and have covered the required numbers on my card to create a winning combination. Thus, I shout out BINGO. They check and if correct, it's cause for celebration and a prize comes along. :) -- I'm wanting a generic response. For example, here at AB, someone might give an answer...

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Will the 2009 Oscars be more snooze than sizzle? I'd like to hope for sizzle vs snooze. There's plenty of talk out there (and some in the article you've just pointed to) of which awards are a sewn up, done deal. (So why watch) But films like "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" wasn't in the running for some earlier awards, so that might shake something up. I've seen more of the nominees this...

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I'm hiding something behind my back, can you guess what it is? Two hands. One of them is about to turn into ..... ta daaaaaaa ... Rock Scissors or Paper

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You have a home health aid. Every few days when she doesn't want to do what you ask her to do, she yells at you, degrades you & then gives you the silent treatment. What do you do? There are no other aides available and you need the help. (long answer) You know, I think, that I see room for improvement all the way around the block on this issue. I see you've gotten answers from four others already, but think I'll throw my two cents worth in as well. -- Whenever I see or hear of "bad behavior" as you're talking about, I want to pull out my sword, put on some armor and go take "someone" to...

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What is something that can be broken? Something that can be broken: -- dishes -- your word -- eggs -- promises -- your heart -- oops - most any object - but sad when a toy is broken and you see "that look" on a little kid's face -- likewise - any object of sentimental value that can't be replaced -- an appliance - a vehicle -- the way a company or organization or country "works". The people...

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What is something that is flat or can go flat? -- a tire -- a musical instrument -- a human voice -- soda -- anything that gets SMOOSHED flat lol

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Think of a famous Movie and replace one of the words with Sausage...? :) -- Gold-Sausage, starring James Bond as Agent Double 0 Sausage. (finger / seven) -- Three Angry Sausages (men) -- Around the Sausage in Eighty Days (world) -- Snow White and the Seven Sausages (Dwarfs) -- Sausage Man (Spider or Iron) -- Sausage on the Roof (Fiddler) -- The Sound of Sausage (Music) -- Sausage Wars (Star) -- The Sausage of Oz (Wizard)

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OMG! A month ago, we lost our cat, Mya... she came home!!! How should we celebrate? Aaaaawww - that's great news!! How to celebrate? Just love your Mya. Pure and simple. :)

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What is something a police officer might say? Was going to go with the typical "Stick your hands in the air" or "Down on the ground" .. you know .. as we see on tv all the time. But instead, decided to go with this uh oh one: "You, again???!!!???"

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Which part of the plane is the empennage? The empennage is the tail assembly of an aircraft. It's not one piece. It's made up of several parts. Here's a description and a picture: http://www.allstar.fiu.edu/aero/flight13.htm

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Who have you gotten into a snowball fight with this year? Zip, zero, nada. But then, I'd have to get in the car and travel to get "to" some snow. lol But I have plenty of childhood memories of not only snowball fights, but the great FORTS we would buid. It as serious business to get the fort made .. and a huge supply of snowballs. The other team was doing the same. Then "the big day" would come and we would all let our...

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Has anyone got a copy of the Irish census 1922? As far as I know, there was no census taken in 1922. However, there was a fire in Dublin in 1922 that destroyed many of the historical census records. The National Archives of Ireland has a nice history of the census at their site. Here's the direct link to that page: http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/help/history.html Census years: 1821 through 1911 --- (every 10 years) Not...

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Are comic books really at risk from e-books? Seems to me the same sort of question comes up for print books (both fiction and non-fiction) from time to time. Will they go away given the existence of e-books. (My answer: not anytime soon) But then, I remember when computers first entered the scene. Anyone remember how "going digital" was supposed to save a lot of trees? Instead, we got better and faster printers and...

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What is a good temp agency? Volt Services Group http://jobs.volt.com/

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Sir Lancelot said “I’m never bringing my suit of armor to that dry cleaner again, last time I brought it in they ______ it. Sir Lancelot said ... Last time I brought it in, they ... Cut it up and bent it into some new fangled inventions someone said were "tin cans". Now I have to depend on my back up suit of armor and have to puzzle over what to do with all these round tin cans!!! Any ideas? Keep extra chain bits in them to repair my chain mall? (is that that netted chain stuff was they wore...

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Give me your________. What? << Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!" >> This is the ending of the longer sonnet by Emma Lazarus that's inscribed on the inside of the pedestal beneath the Statue of Liberty.

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When I say "spice", what do you think of first? -- sugar and ... spice and -- Old .. Spice, the cologne

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What is something with a red light on it? Something with a red light on it: -- most all electronic gadgets or equipment .. from cd or dvd players to cable boxes .. etc -- lots of household equipment like vacuum cleaners, coffeemaker, toaster, etc -- signal lights as part of the red, yellow, green trio -- ambulance or fire truck or police car -- brake lights on any vehicle -- reflectors on bicyles and other surfaces / vehicles ...

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Can you name something that has a shell? Something that has a shell: -- peas and other veggies that we harvest out of their shells -- snails -- turtles -- lobsters and many other crustateons (oh dear, no idea how to spell that!!) -- a beach may have many of them -- a bullet -- a shy or hesitant human being who we hope one day will come out of their shell

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What smells do you find comforting? -- most anything wafting out of the kitchen. Nothing like home-made food. Steaks or roast or turkey. Soup. Cookies. Loaf of bread. Apple pie. -- fresh, salty sea air -- smell of woodsmoke - from someone's chimney or even campfire .. if with that "tinge of something" that makes it not "smoke" but "homey". (not explaining that one very well! lol) ...

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I met a _____ in a _____ and we ______ for______ hours! What words can you use to fill in the blanks? I met a friend in a bookstore and we wandered over to the coffee shop and talked for 3 hours

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What's the first thing you think about when you hear, Dolly Parton? Several things come to mind: -- singer, yes ... but even moreso, she is a very talented songwriter. -- savvy and smart -- entertainer, entrepreneur and humanitarian -- her wonderful book program for towns to embrace so that little ones get books to read -- upbeat - motivated - big heart - what's not to like???

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You've heard the saying "it's not what you know, it's who you know". Would you like to be among the privileged who get special treatment because of who you know? Why? I've certainly seen this one come up in the business world. And no, it often wasn't fair what went down because of it. (who got what promotion or which external company got a contract or ___) So certainly, abuse of "privilege" can happen. Abuse by those with the power/money or abuse by those who WANT it from those who have it. (and court them for those favors!) But...

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If we reward people for bad behavior, what is the incentive for good behavior? EXACTLY!!! Ok, ok .. so we need self-motivation and strive for "the good" no matter the "reward". Life isn't always fair, of course. However, if we have any way of changing "the system" to tilt the scale where we DO reward for bad behavior and can CHANGE it, then we should try! Ditto for good behavior. Don't just bemoan what does or...

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Why do people get so upset over kids asking for homework help? I understand being annoyed when every question of an assignment is asked, but what is the harm of asking help? As a teacher, I know that, sadly, many of my students can't get any help at home. (long answer) I've never weighed in on this one, so here's my two cents worth. To me, there's a big difference between saying "give me, give me, give me .. the answers" and "here's what I have to answer .. here's what I've tried so far .. I'm thinking this .. what might I try next?" It's all about ATTITUDE. The first one...

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Are you part of the silent majority? Er .... no. Also reminded of a 1960s slogan: "If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem".

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SaraMonster has recently become engaged. Who would like to join me in offering congratulations? Aaawww .. yes, of course. May your road together be filled with truth, love, adventure, kindness, loyalty, friendship, fun, support, hope and laughter. Congratulations. I wish you well on your new journey in life! :)

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Should social networking sites get to keep your material? (long answer) Somebody's been reading the flap about FACEBOOK!! The problem, as I understand it, is that social networking comes in three flavors and we don't have all the copyrights and "should or should not's" figured out yet for: 1) content that's marked as private - only "we" can see it 2) content that's marked as public - any one can see...

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Do you agree with the comment that people may interpret that when you put flowers on a grave, some see it as a reminder that the deceased has also been plucked from life? Really? Hmmmmm .. never thought of it that way. To me, putting flowers on a grave is a sign of respect and honor. They are a gift. I tell them they are not forgotten. They are remembered. Acknowledged. Visited. Honored. It would not have come into my mind to bring lovely flowers and think "I've plucked these from life .. just as you were taken from life". That seems...

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Have you ever spent the night, out on the sidewalk waiting on concert tickets? Nope - and these days, probably couldn't handle doing it either. But it might be fun to hire "proxies" who could do that for me!! LOL

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In your opinion, should cashiers be allowed to ask you for donation for certain causes while your paying for your items? Everyone has the right to, I guess, but personally I don't like it. At my local grocery store (a Safeway), there is a clear plastic box sitting right next to the machine that dispenses your coin change. It's marked re: which charity and you have a choice to donate or not MINUS the direct approach. I like that. If there HAD to be direct "here's your change, now will...

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Are you happy with the results of last night's American Idol--the three going to the top 12? (Danny Gokey, Alexis Grace and Michael Sarver) Two out of three for me. From the night before, my picks were: Alexis, Anoop and Danny. They said .. what .. 24 million votes .. and that Michael and Anoop were separated by a mere 20,000? Once more, it shows you can never take anything for granted and have to vote. (that has a familiar ring to it, doesn't it? lol) Anyway .. after these three sets of three .. we'll have...

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What are some words that end with "tion"? Let's see .. what can I add? anticipation participation nation

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When you were younger, what were some of the things that weren't available then? eg Ballpoint pens. Whoa .. in two ways: (1) a LOT has come along since my growing up days and (2) there are already some really good lists here What's funny? Some things that "hadn't come along yet" when I was growing up - now - are already GONE and replaced once or twice over again with changes or improvements or new things altogether. Means either I'm REALLY feeling old or...

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Have you ever gone to a Comic-Con? Do you want to? No, but I'd sure like to go either to New York City or San Diego one day. :) Have you gone to one?

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You know the economy is BAD when __________________. Paper money goes to black and white to save money rather than use colored inks and more complex printing. The metals used in coins chang. They become so light, they float in water.

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Who and where was Dr. Pepper invented? Dr Pepper 1885 Charles Alderton Waco, Texas There's even a Dr Pepper Museum. Here's a direct link to the "history of" page there: http://www.drpeppermuseum.com/About-Us/History-Of-Dr--Pepper.aspx The article there says there are multiple stories around about how it got the name "Dr Pepper", but they DO agree on the "who", "when" and...

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What did the Susan B Anthony amendment to the US Constitution do? The Susan B Anthony amendment is another name for the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution. It gave women the right to vote. Unfortunately, it was given her name not only because she was a champion for women's suffrage ... but because it took so long to make it's way through the political process. (meanwhile other numbered amendments were being passed) Here's two...

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Does your local library have a donation shelf for used books? Several branch libraries around here. Each one accepts donations. From there, any number of things can happen: -- they get thrown out - if they're in bad condition. (That is, we should have done that vs donating them) -- they get set out on special shelves or in one case an entire room - of used books - marked for sale. Prices are typically 50 cents or a dollar each. This raises...

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If you could be employed as a 'Taste Taster' of anything that can be tasted... what would you want to be a Taste Tester of? Chocolate or Coffee or Crackers or Cheese or Cheese and Crackers or Chocolate or Coffee or :)

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Does anyone collect sports cards anymore? Yes, lots of people do. In fact, there are several kinds of "cards" that people collect. Here's just a few: -- The sports cards you asked about - complete with players, teams, rookies, stats, etc. -- Collectible cards known as "non-sport" cards. These include sets with other themes like: tv shows, films, actors, paintings, places, events, superheroes,...

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I have just become a sage! despite all the downrates! *LOL* Well done me? Sure will. Been enjoying our conversations. :) Congratulations on hitting the big "5 .. 0". Well done, dea!!!

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Can you name something that has horns? Something that has horns: -- all sorts of animals - real and fantastic from bulls to unicorns -- the Devil -- on a bit of a stretch, there's a shoe horn -- isn't there a horny toad (or am I making that up?) lol -- vehicles

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What would happen if Clark Kent entered Dr Who's TARDIS to change into his Superman outfit? Very creative question. LOL -- It would be an out of this world experience? -- Depending on the timeframe, perhaps he could actually meet his parents before Krypton was destroyed? -- Since it would add time travel to his existing ability to go any "place" - he could have some pretty exciting adventures. Could also bring Lois along here or there if he wanted. -- Whoops...

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In 1900, what was the average age at death in the USA? We've come a long way since 1900 re: life expectancy. For women: 46.3 years For men: 48.3 years Source: http://www.demog.berkeley.edu/~andrew/1918/figure2.html

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How many stories/floors to your home? All's on one floor and that's great as stairs and I aren't the best of friends. LOL But we could point to that (eeeewwwww) "crawl space" under the house .. or that "oh my, isn't this interesting" place if you decide to get on a ladder in one hallway and poke your head into the spaces between the ceilings and the slanted roof. Or not! lol Thank...

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Do you know of any long opening sentences - in novels? (See my answer for one that has a whopping 149 words) First sentence - 149 words (if I counted correctly) - from "Anne of Green Gables" by Lucy Maud Montgomery. This is a direct quotation - her opening sentence: << Mrs. Rachel Lynde lived just where the Avonlea main road dipped down into a little hollow, fringed with alders and ladies' eardrops and traversed by a brook that had its source away back in the woods of the...

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Get a ______. What could go in the blank? -- Get a life -- Get a grip -- Get ahold of yourself -- Get along little doggie! LOL

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I love to take pictures. I'd like to try and sell some of my photos for use in miscellaneous publications/other purposes. Are there any websites that could get me started? There are many ways to generate money / income from the photographs you take. First, understand that you own them and have the ability to sell them or license them or go with royalties per use .. directly with a user or through middlemen like stock photography businesses and more. Images are all around us. Wherever they exist - are potential markets for you and your photos. Here's...

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If everyone in the world walked around with a long face for a week, what could have gone wrong? That silly gravity is acting up again. Besides holding our bodies on the planet as we spin through space, it's selectively pulling down the skin and tissue of every human's face .. down, down, down ... til we're all "long faces". Luckily, scientists have announced this strange phenomenon will be over in a week when only those who WANT to be long faces have to be...

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Are you an AB regular? Yup .. although I had no idea it was going to turn out that way. LOL

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I have to wear diapers. I when to the doctors office and that wet and the diapers leaked bad. the nurse changed me . Does that sound normal? I was very emberassed. I'm very happy you felt safe enough to write openly of what's going on with you. And yes, that nurse in the doctor's office was indeed acting in "caregiver mode" when she helped you. bruceytom has already given you a wonderful answer and I agree wholeheartedly with all said there. Those of us with "challenges", have to spend energy those who don't...

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Would you date someone who is blind or had a disability? Several answers for this one: -- Don't have an immediate "no" because of blindness or disability that acts like an invisible door keeping me from seeing or learning who the person "is". -- Don't have an immediate "yes" either - for all the wrong reasons - when again, I don't even know the person yet. -- That said, then the possible...

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Anyone up for a game of tiddlywinks? Anytime. :) I haven't flipped any of those little round thingies with the big round thingie .. through the air ... landing (we hope) in the little cup waiting to catch any of them .. in a long, long time! Now THERE is a professional description of the game, don't you think? In fact, where or how did that name of "tiddleywinks" come to be, do you know? Might be...

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What is something you put 'up'? Something you put "up": -- curtains ]- the flag -- anything that's "out" and you put it "up" and away before company arrives at the door -- your hands when the sheriff asks you to "put your hands up" lol

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Does anyone remember The Dinosaur Family tv show in the 90's? LOL! Yes, I do indeed remember it. "I'm the baby. Gotta love me." Did you know they came out with a full line of action figures? One for each of the main characters. Good old Earl Sinclair. And all the rest. Would have been fun to have them meet up with The Flinstones, yes? LOL

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Peppermint Patti or Lucy? Peppermint Patti, hands down. Three cheers for tomboy Patti of the mix but who was interested in all the other kids vs the yeller/screamer/"me" thinking Lucy. Did you see the two Peanuts Valentine's Day specials on tv and that brought this question to mind? If so, it was amazing that special one they said was created in 1975 and the second one was created in 2002. Pretty...

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Ripple is now a sage. Who would like to join me at a Valentine's Day Party to celebrate? SAGE RIPPLE How's that? Congrats on reaching Level 50. Hope you've been enjoying your AB time. Here's to you - and to "many more". :)

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Johnny Caron, Jay Leno or David Letterman? Johnny Carson, hands down.

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Can someone give me an update on new names in our COAT commune? Haven't seen any communes around (LOL) - but Prime answered with a pretty darn good list of where we're at with COAT members these days. Several other clubs at AB too. Anyway .... just thought I'd answer this so I could say hello to you, Coat of Blue Feathers. Hope all is well in your world these days. :)

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Have you ever been so surprised how special people on AB can be?I love this site! It can be an amazing place. And if you don't see anything special happening at any given time? That's just an open window opportunity for "you" to be the one to be or do something special .. for no reason at all. Look around. Be there for someone. AB is a tool. We are the ones who use it .. and can turn it into something quite terrible or quite wonderful - depending...

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In 1881,what unique occurence happened in the United States of America? As part of the history of the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. - how about: The United States National Museum: 1881 - 1911 http://siarchives.si.edu/history/exhibits/arts/usnm.htm Some turning points and milestones in 1881 as this museum was born.

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Show me a man who is a good loser, and I'll show you a man who ______________________. Show me a man who is a good loser, and I'll show you a man who .... -- has style, class and grace. -- likely wins more than loses -- really enjoys the journey as much or more as reaching the destination

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The real trouble with reality is that there's no ___________________. The real trouble with reality is that there's no ... station break.

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Many people ask "how do I reach a COAT" (plus other COAT questions). My question is mainly to the COATs (but not exclusively for COATs): what is the best way for you to be reached by anyone wanting to ask you a question, for help, etc? When I first came to AnswerBag, I was well and truly lost. I felt pretty much alone with seemingly no way to contact anyone or ask questions of anyone (about AB stuff). Had no idea there was an Answerbag category, let alone a sub area for "New Users" as AB isn't listed in the left hand menu of category choices. Took me awhile to find it. Had no idea I "could"...

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When will we wakeup and see that we are all neighbours on this planet? While I'm still laughing over gtravel's answer, I'll toss in a short, serious answer: "Very soon, I hope. Our survival on the planet depends on it."

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How many quavers in a crochet? Welcome to the world of music theory. Questions here are forever pushing us to explore and learn. Answer: two quavers in a crotchet. We're talking of eighth notes and quarter notes. Here's a reference chart: http://www.musicarrangers.com/star-theory/t01.htm

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Some ABers have very long names. If you are one of those ABers is there a shohrtened version we can use? Thanks it will help my typing fingers. :-) Ok, so mine is a tad on the long side. LOL Just go for the first word: debtahals or shorter yet, deb is fine too.

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Does any one own a black lab dog and if so, what is its name and how old is it? While I don't own a lab, I've met many of them who've been raised then trained to be Guide Dogs for the Blind. Wonderful, loving and smart dogs!!!

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What was Sir Thomas Malory in prison for when he wrote Morte d'Arthur around 1470? I'd never researched any of this, but "what a mess" Sir Thomas Malory's later life was!!! Looks like he was doing fine .. as a local "country gentleman" type .. up til around 1450 or so. But raids, stealing, rape ... charge upon charge ... stole from monks .. Imprisionment. Awaiting a trial. (that never happened) Moved around from prison to prison....

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Would you please join me in Congratulating one of AB's finest....wise and thoughtful SUBY wears a COAT for becoming a Maestro!!! BRAVO! Congratulations, Suby!!! Since you're always bringing your wisdom & experience to your AB questions, answers & comments? I figure at level 60 - MAESTRO - it's only fitting that I bring you a bit of MUSIC during this celebration. So kick back and ENJOY. You deserve it. :) (And thanks, Mrs C, for hosting.) Again .. well done, Suby. Been a pleasure getting to know you.

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Which superhero has the Green Goblin as his archenemy? Peter Parker aka SpiderMan aka Spidey

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Have you come to realize that good comment strings are the best part of answerbag? Comment strings are a kind of life blood at AB. They allow all of us to clarify questions. We can enter a give and take about any answer given. So much can be shared and learned in comment threads. Might even wind up with several people in it. Can all brainstorm together. We can even say hello to an old friend or meet a new one - in comments. We can give support and...

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Would you volunteer your time to sit by a dying person's side while they passed away, so they wouldn't feel all alone? Yes. Been there. And I can only hope that when my own day comes, someone will also say ... a simple ... yes.

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Bull wears a COAT of many colours (not TheBull) has become a sage. Who wants to attend a cattle party in his honour? Looks like this happened on Feb 9th .. here: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1268337 (But congrats again, Bull ..) :)

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Can you complete this sentence? The only job where you start at the top is __________________________. a church steeple cleaner and sometimes, a writer, if they start at the top of the page ... :)

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What is the best spot to celebrate Valentine's Day? Wherever the heart is ....

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What if teachers used performance enhancing drugs? (long answer) That list of things teachers need to be able to do (tip of the iceberg, by the way) simply points out why they are often under-appreciated. They do all that .. and more. But I wanted to answer this because I wanted to go on the serious side with it. I don't think teachers want or need performance enhancing drugs. No matter if they are the not so good kind who are...

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What are those vibrating electrode things called that they put on you in physiotherapy to losen up your muscles? There's a nice overview article at the About.com site called "Physical Therapy Modalities". It includes five sections: hot packs, cold packs, ultrasound, TENS and electrical stimulation. The last two answer this question. -- TENS stands for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. -- electrical stimulation - aka "e stim" ...

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Some people seem to think they can say anything they want and when the sh** hits the fan they can make it right by saying it was just a joke. Do you buy that? Does that make everything hunky dorry? Maybe one in one hundred, I might buy it. Tone of voice - attitude - one & first time or ongoing pattern of behavior .. all are factors. Normally though, no ... I don't buy the "but I was just joking" or worse, the "can't you take a joke" line. The first one is meant to show a sort of wide eyed innocence when everything else says the opposite .. that...

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What is something that comes in pairs or sets? Something that comes in a pair: -- a pair of fives, or tens or Jacks or Aces (playing cards) -- a pair of human beings (ie twins) -- a pair of scissors -- a pair of socks

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I just bought the last Saw movie on DVD, I now have all five would you like to come over and watch them all with me? Well, I have to make a confession in front of everyone. What the heck are the "Saw" movies? LOL If they are anything like what they sound? Like saws and body parts and blood splurting everywhere? Er ... I'll pass. Now you, of course, should enjoy every moment if you like. I'd be happy to stop by AFTER the screenings are over. LOL!!!

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Would you please join me in congratulating my dear friend Colt? He is a brand new Maestro!!! BRAVO!! Tap, tap, tap, tap of the baton .... Congratulations, Maestro Colt!!!! (and thanks for the heads up, Mrs C) Hope you enjoy your party!!! :)

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We have a new top level:"Illuminati", Who else but our friend Firebrand to be the first to reach that mark? Would you join me in congratulating her? Well done FB! : ) As fate would have it, I saw the "thank you" question before this "congrats" question. LOL Ah well .. no matter. The important thing is for as many people in the AB community as possible to hear of the first person to hit ONE HUNDRED. And not without a lot of WORK either. So Congrats, Firebrand. Thanks for setting up a party, Barcaluv And I still stand by the...

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May I say thank you to everyone for all your kind wishes? and the fact that if you did not post the questions and rate my answers we would never have found out what the title is going to be.Thank you for the help and kindness over the last two years.:) What a great day in AB history .. What a great accomplishment for YOU, Firebrand .. Not the reason this song was written, but no reason we can't have a little fun with it. It's title is, I'm sure, something we all have for you. I know I do. R-E-S-P-E-C-T!!!!! (Yes, Aretha's here to celebrate your huge accomplishment) I love your new title. I'd hoped it...

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What is something you would "pull?" With two already mentioned (taffy & your own weight) .. how about .. Pull ... -- a joke on someone -- out into the fast lane -- whatever someone else is pushing toward you .. just pull it in. -- a part (by product number or warehouse shelf location) from the inventory - to sell or use it -- a product from the market - as in a recall

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Ironhead is now a maestro. Who would like to join me at an Ironman party in his honour? MAESTRO time hits again ... as Ironhead hits SIXTY. Congratulations, Ironhead!!! :):):)

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What is something you would see in the sky? It's a bird It's a plane It's SUPERMAN!!!!!

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What is something you'd find in a mother's purse? kleenex, kleenex, kleenex and kleenex

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Which travel guide was founded by Tony and Maureen Wheeler in 1972? Here's some background about both Maureen and Tony .. at their LONELY PLANET website: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/about/our-founders And if anyone reading this is inspired .. or loves travel? Here's their "How to Make a Guidebook" page: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/about/how-to-make-a-guide

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What did you ever see in me?! The sun and the moon and the stars All that you could be All that you had been All that you are And was glad our paths intersected

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Are you a Fiddler...? Can't seem to get myself up on the roof, so guess not! :)

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If you were opening a high class Western Saloon what might you call it...? The Silver Spur Three Coins in a Gulch (no, no, no! lol) The StageCoach Saloon Dr Quinn's Mineral Water Spa The Poker Palace

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What makes you clench your Fist...? Seeing injustice or indignities or cruelty .. towards anyone, but especially those who are most vulnerable .. elderly, disabled, children, animals .. and towards those where the only reasons have nothing whatever to do with the individual and everything to do with some form of prejudice, stereotypying or senseless random hatred.

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When and where was the last animal park you have been to? If you have never been, would you like to someday? The San Francisco Zoo. And before that, the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Something I've never done - and likely will never get the chance - but HAVE watched on tv nature programs - is a safari or anything that's "up, close and personal in the wild". Remember that amazing film with Signourney Weaver ... um ... "Gorillas in the Mist"? Per usual, too much...

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Why is it that most people will always look for the bad & not the good in people? (long answer) I'm not so sure that's true. I think it's more likely that the things that are PUBLISHED .. ie our newspapers, magazines, television news, some web sites .. ie those things that are held afloat by ADVERTISING .. actively select more negative vs positive content believing that's the model that SELLS and they're in business. Now that goes in all ways....

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I like seeing old movies on TV that I grew up with. One I have not yet found repeated yet is the movie RAW HIDE. Has anyone else seen it again & know were I can go to see it's shows?...............M.C.S. Wonderful question! I loved "Rawhide". I see you got an answer (and no points, but should have!) over a year ago when you got that REALLY good link taking you to a vendor selling dvds for the series. Decided to answer - not just to give you some points - but to say that once it's determined the dvd's have been created and exist? Then, you likely have more options and...

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What was your last 50+ point question? Last 50+ point question: yesterday, 8 Feb 2009 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1266899 Which restaurant would you like a sandwich from: Quizno's, Subway or Togo's - and - what's your favorite order there? However, that's not the norm. Every question asked is a risk. Certainly don't have givens on response rate. My record has been steadily improving since I...

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Do you think multiple sclerosis can be passed down through the gene pull? Here's a link to the GENETICS area at the US's National Multiple Sclerosis Society's website: http://www.nationalmssociety.org/about-multiple-sclerosis/who-gets-ms/genetics/index.aspx There's a lot of interest and research in the role genetics might play in ms. Much more will have to be done before there are any definitive answers. There are university studies going...

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THEBULL'S MADE SAGE!!! Will you all help CELEBRATE and CONGRATULATE him by bringing BEER (cider preferably.. lol) and WHISKEY and errrmm.. oh yeh - dancing girls! (Hey Sugar!!) YEY BULL!!! ;)) lol xxx Congratulations!!!!! Well done, Bull. :)

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Genealogy Again! Do I have any defined relationship to someone whose GG Grandfather was the brother of my GG Grandfather? Yes. Given what you've said, that someone and you share a "common ancestor". Not the brothers .. but their parents. You fork via the brothers in the following generation. If those brothers are your (and their) gg grandfather, then the "ancestor in common" are the ggg grandparents. Ok .. now to see how they .. and you .. are related .. in this case or to figure...

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When I say "buggy", what do you think of first? Software followed by Mosquitos. NO, mosquitoes. Not sure. ok, ok, gnats then! lol

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What are the most romantic dinner you could have on Valentine's Day? Interesting and fun article .. and who wouldn't say "YES" to all or most of their suggestions in their top ten list for romantic foods/dishes? However, before I realized there was a link? Just going with "whats the most romantic dinner"? My immediate gut reaction was whatever I know my sweetheart loves most. That's exactly what they should have .. and savor...

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American Idol 2009: What do you think of the four-judge format so far? And if one judge had to go, who should it be? So far, I like the four judge format. I just hope they have time for it .. given how quickly they need to move things along .. performances .. and judge's comments. One thing on that score - a suggestion. (Wouldn't it be great if the show folks were reading this stuff? LOL) Keep the four judges, but rotate the order of having them speak. That way, it won't be a...

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Who would Bugs Bunny invite to his birthday party? How about going outside the family and inviting Bullwinkle and Rocky! Would be fun to see them interacting with the Looney Tunes bunch. If anyone is having trouble coming up with something to say or do, you can bet Bugs is more than equal to the social task of keeping things interesting. :)

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Which author's surname begins with H? (excluding Hitchcock) Thomas Hardy Nathaniel Hawthorne Victor Hugo Dashiell Hammett

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In which decade was the Empire State Building built? The 1930s Some really interesting history before, during and after that decade .. history that ties into people behind it & the Empire State Building itself .. here: http://www.esbnyc.com/tourism/tourism_history_timeline.cfm In fact, take a look at what happened there in 1945!!!

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Have the quality of your questions/answers gone downhill in the past few days? Hope not. Always room for improvement though. :)

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I'll take _____ for $500 Alex? I'll take "online Q&A sites" for $500, Alex.

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What old TV game show would you like to see make a comeback? "What's My Line?"

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What T.V show or shows have shocked you by doing something unexpected ( like killing off a main character) , What was the show and what happened that shocked you? "Who shot J.R.?" comes to mind from "Dallas". They messed up big time on the late eighties/early nineties show "Beauty and the Beast" when .. after two seasons .. they tried to do a third season without Beauty!! Linda Hamilton was having a baby and they made some bad decisions at the time. :(

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Am I able to disagree with you without offending you? Sure. But it takes energy and effort - both for you and for me. So much in life isn't the "what" we do, but the "how" we do it, IMO. Imagine 4 scholars sitting around a table discussing a theme in history or scientific theorems or the history of religion or what kinds of crops are best for xyz geographies or childrearing methods or any sort of topic area .. ...

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What type of book would you like JK Rowling to write next? She's shown she can create an engaging set of characters then follow them over time. She can create an entire world/universe and come up with interesting storylines. Talents like that could be transferred to any genre she wanted to try. But personally? I'd like to see her doing series books - science fantasy - along the lines of Mercedes Lackey and her Valdemar books. Make it...

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Who do you miss most from the '27 Club'? Had no idea what this was, so already I've learned something! lol Given that, I'd go with Jim Morrison and Janis Joplin.

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If you were taking a two week trip how many suitcases would you need to pack just for yourself? One large, one medium .. and my rolling case by my side with my laptop and such in it. Been thinking maybe one of those large duffle bags (with rollers though) could be in my future?

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Lori K is now a maestro. Who would like to join me in a K party in her honour? Yeeeeee-HAH!! Way to go!!! Ok, Maestro Lori, doesn't this make you want to DANCE? Here's a little high energy blast from the past for you .. sent with warm CONGRATULATIONS. :)

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Who played Richard Nixon in the movie "Frost/Nixon"? Frank Langella played Nixon in "Frost/Nixon" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0870111/

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Gene H is now a sage. Who would like to join me at a genes party in his honour? You did it, Gene!!! :) And yes, a celebration for YOU. Congratulations!!!!!

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We're taking our first trip to New York City in the spring. We'll only be there for a few days. What do we really need to see? NYC is a wonderful place and if you're going to go, spring or autumn or both great. :) I've been there several times. Here's some possibles (not in order .. just as I think of them): -- By all means, head to Broadway .. or even off-Broadway .. but definately see a show. -- Many cities have those Grayline bus tours .. one or several. NYC has them. Look them up and find...

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If someone you loved were diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, what kinds of things would you want to do with that person while he/she still remembered who you are? -- Spend as much time as possible with them -- Tell each other how we felt -- Maybe turn on a video camera & digital recorder and do a set of oral interviews if this were a family member -- Sit together and go through vintage photo albums .. remembering together .. laughing .. crying .. eating ... looking and turning pages .. remembering and talking some more -- Maybe put this one up at...

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Do you prefer to participate in or observe sports? Do you like to play basketball,baseball,tennis, etcetera, or are you just as happy watching the games? That's evolved over the decades. Used to play several of them. Later, I enjoyed observing vs playing, but it was fun watching some on tv and quite a few at the "event". Later yet to now? I'm still observing vs playing, but tv is just as good - no better - than either playing or heading out to see in person. There are just a couple of things I still want to...

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If you're on a plane, seated to a pleasant but talkative seatmate, but you have a book that you've wanted to read for a long time, what do you do? Engage in polite conversation or let the person know that he/she is being intrusive? Interaction with another human being would top the book. Only way that would change is if I changed your question and made that person an "unpleasant" one. LOL

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Do you consider yourself to be a problem-solver or an instigator? A problem-solver. Not an instigator, but can definately say I'm often a catalyst.

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I have read that a child's view of the world and himself is pretty much formed by age 3, and almost set in concrete by age 6. How important do you think his/her parents are as role models,especially for the first six years? How important? Extremely important. It used to be that school didn't start til first grade .. age 6. These days, nursery shcool or pre-school or whatever the heck these things are called start younger. So now there's a teacher stuck in there during part of those first 6 years. But it's the parents who will apply and supplement and put into perspective .. anything that...

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Which of these would be the worst for you...being ridiculed, being ignored or being stalked? Being stalked would be worst. Being ridiculed might be embarassing or outrageous. Being ignored might be hurtful or a blessing. Either way .. both are things that can be handled. But being stalked crosses a line. Downright scary and there's a good possibility there could be physical harm. Totally different ball game than the first two.

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What do you think of this definition of history - from David McCullough, historian & writer of "John Adams"? (See full quotation in my answer) Definition of history - as I transcribed it while watching an extra feature called "David McCullough: Painting With Words" on the last dvd in the set for the series "John Adams". My apologies if I scribbled it down inexactly. This is David McCullough describing history: << History is not about dates and quotes and obscure providos. History is about life,...

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The lovely Go Know Thyself is now a Maestro!!! Will you please help me congratulate her? HURRAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!! Now let the congratulations begin. Enjoy each and every one of them. Enjoy running into you here. Again? HURRAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!! :) (Thanks, FI, for letting us know)

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What's the point of giving points to questions? I'm just trying to understand the mechanics of AB - folks just gave me 10 points for asking my Q, but why? I get rating answers, esp if they're good...but Q's? I think of it as a cycle. Makes perfect sense that, if we're going to have points here, then they are available for both questions and answers. Maybe a bit of etiquette comes into play as well as appreciation for content created (ques or ans). Let's say you ask a question. AB'ers come along. -- don't have an answer for it, but think it's a great question, so...

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If you had one hour of extra free time every day, how would you use it? I'd use the extra hour to figure out what I wanted to do with the rest of the day .. or even the week. That way, I don't lose any of the 24 hours I've got now .. but I "do" get to use them more effectively. Cool. :) Any of that extra hour/day left over after planning - yet still not cutting into the basic 24? Maybe fill it with anything that fits the bill for...

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Who is credited both with the discovery of gravity and the invention of the catflap? Want an answer AND some entertainment? Ok .. here you go: Isaac Newton, it is. But I'm not going to give a scientific site url. Here's one with quiz questions and many text answers for each. Many are highly entertaining .. that, with obvious knowledge behind them. lol Scroll down to Question 3 that asked "Who invented the Cat Flap?" ...

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Our friend KayJ, of many recent names, mostly letting us know how many pounds she has lost ,is celebrating her 15th wedding anniversary today. Would you please join the party to congratulate her and her hubby. An anniversary and Valentine's Day. Wow!! Sure. :) Happy Anniversary Happy Valentine's Day Happy being happy as you set up whatever healthy life you want How about .. Happy - happy day for you and yours!!!!!

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Please help me to congratulate roserose 100 on becoming a Maestro..before she leaves AB? Guess this is a two part message then ... -- Congrats on hitting the big "60", Maestro!! and -- Wishing you well .. wherever, whatever, however .. you put your heart, mind and soul energy as you step to the side of AB Don't know, but will assume this isn't a good-bye, but rather like a "til we meet again". So, we'll all look forward to seeing you...

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Who were the original JLA members? Justice League of America first appeared in The Brave & the Bold, March 1960 comic book. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman The Flash, The Green Lantern The Martian Manhunter, Aquaman Next character who joined the team soon after: The Green Arrow Source: http://www.toonopedia.com/jla.htm

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IHOP or Denny's? IHOP In fact, it's been quite awhile. Wouldn't it be a good idea to splurge on pancakes this coming weekend? :)

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If you have cable or satellite- how many of those channels do you actually watch? About 30? Many more than I might have thought but there are entire blocks I don't watch .. like all the sports channels.

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What relationship is there between television and adolescent depression? Perhaps you have some scientific or medical survey in mind. However, my first reaction was this: none, other than what we choose to make. Television and adolescent depression Teenagers, rock 'n roll music and juvenile delinquency (remember that one?) Nope. Whether technology or the creative arts .. all simply exist. It's how we human beings interact with them that's...

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Do you think all our problems are generated from childhood? (long answer) No. But then, anytime I see that word "all", I'm already leary when answering. Too absolute. So do I think "some" problems are generated from childhood? Yes. Are we permanently "stuck" because of those? No. Up to us as we mature to learn to recognize what our growing up was about .. deal with our issues .. come to know ourselves .. then...

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Can you tell the difference between a question that belongs in the 'This or That' category and the 'Opinion Polls & Surveys' category? At a very high level, I've always wondered about that "This or That" category since it seems questions there would always be a two choice answer: blah, blah, blah and blah topic .. followed by choice one (this) or choice two (that). Opinion polls and surveys could be actual polls or surveys .. links to them .. or even, I supose ques about how to MAKE polls or the validity of...

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Do you have someone in your life you wish would stop smoking? Not so long ago, that would have been me. After 38 years of heavy smoking, I stopped this past May, 2008 - when in the hospital for 9 days. Used a patch there. When I came out, decided maybe that was meant to be .. so continued the patch to see if I could stop. Used a patch in June then lesser dose patch in July then zip. STILL want a cigarette, but it's now Feb 2009 so...

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Any thoughts on the new Opinion Polls and Survey categorie on AB...? (Long answer) Didn't know they had. :) Answer? Yes and no. lol Yes, in that polls and surveys are fun and if you want to do one or two or some, it gives a convenient way to find them. Just as if it were word games or other such content. No, in that we ask LOTS of opinion type questions that some might view as a survey. Mrs C pointed this out as well. We could find (as Ed...

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Whiteboard and marker pen or blackboard and chalk? Definately whiteboard and marker. No, markers, plural. Several different colors. I love to brainstorm on a huge whiteboard, then go back and cluster or identify themes in different colors.

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Caption Competition!!!! "I am not amused" or "I don't understand. Who are the Borg?" or "I don't have time to deal with those Jedi fools today. I've got five pages of AB Feedback to work my way through"

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What makes everything better? a kiss a smile a kind word a hug random acts of kindness or a hot fudge sundae lol

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What specific place would you hate to be during a major power failure? Sitting in a swinging seat at the very top of the Ferris Wheel. :(

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In which Australian comedy do three drag queens travel through the desert? "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" The musical .. not the film Here's a great clip from the Australian musical cast doing "I Will Survive" :)

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What is 2000 in Roman numerals? M is 1000 So 2000 is MM http://www.abcteach.com/Math/roman1.htm

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How could Punxsutawney Phil not see his shadow with all those TV lights focused on him? And wouldn't a rodent want to escape to safety if there was a huge crowd watching his every move? Technically, you're right. But hey .. show biz by now likely runs in that family's DNA. I'm surprised it's just the humans in top hats and tails. Phil needs some snazzy duds!! :)

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Is the food in the back of our freezers that we've forgotten about sad? Well .. it's a very IGLOO-sive community in there. BRRRR'ing any surprises, all (even the food in the back of the freezer), seem to be happy, content and doing n'ICE-ly.

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Who would like to join me in congratulating my dear friend redcatt63 on becoming a Swami? Redcatt's at level EIGHTY!!!!! A Swami!!!!! You deserve a party. And if there's a party, there has to be food. And if there's food, somebody has to make it. So Let's combine your love of cats with our need to food at this SWAMI celebration of yours with the help of ...... Chef Sylvester! lol Congrats, my friend!! (and thanks for hosting, Stu)

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My friend Google just turned Maestro today. Would anyone care to join me in congratulating him on his hard-worked achievement? CONGRATS MAN!!!!! Congratulations, Maestro Google!!!

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Does any one remember 'lamb chops' the show? and it had the song "this is the song that never ends, yes it goes on and on my freinds" ... what shows do you remember as a kid but no one else seems to? Sure. Sheri Lewis brought "Lamb Chop" and "Charlie Horse" and others to us. Here's a clip of the song ... and you can see all of them again. :)

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What is something normally only worn by children? diapers, bibs, booties ... really small sizes of everything! LOL

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Apparently god wears clothes (Isaiah 63:3). What type of clothes do you think he wears? A mantle of love And respect for all living things

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What do you usually keep well stocked up to drink in your home? Ocean Spray Lite juice - several flavors

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When taking an over the counter drug, do you normally take the recommended dosage or do you exceed that amount? Usually at or below for me. :) Enough of the Rx things I "have" to take, so I go very easy on anything OTC. Never know how things are going to interact.

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In libraries, do they put the bible in the fiction or non-fiction section? Some libraries use the Dewey Decimal System to organize their books. The 200 block and sub-numbers within that are for RELIGION and MYTHOLOGY. You'll find material on all the world's religions there. Here's a link showing the top level organization of this way of organizing books in libraries by call numbers: http://www.asd.edu.qa/pages/sitepage.cfm?page=43788

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How would you explain infinity to a child who has never heard of it? Without going on and on and on and on and on about it? LOL Ok, ok .. sorry. On to a serious answer now: Infinity: -- forever and ever and ever and ever -- just like "happily every after" .. never ending .. always .. -- just like the sky. It goes on and on further even than we can see ..

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Which actress stars in the film "Doubt"? Meryl Streep "Doubt" is one of the sixty-one acting credits listed at the Internet Movie Database for her. An amazing actress. She was no less than wonderful (AGAIN) in "Doubt". Soooooo intense. One of our all-time finest actresses, I think. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000658/

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What's your favorite movie where the hero dies? Here's two: "Ghost" and "Philadelphia"

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If you loved and admired your grandparents, in what ways do you emulate them? I knew my maternal grandparents a bit better than my paternal ones, so I'll answer with my maternal ones in mind. I try to honor all of them (and other relatives and ancestors) with the genealogy and family history I've done. I try to emulate my grandfather's flexibility and determination. When hard times came, he was willing to do whatever it took in terms of work to...

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Does anybody here on ab think there are too many commercials on tv? an hour program youre lucky you get 35 minutes of it,the rest of it is commercials! It used to be that a program lasted about 52 minutes out of the 60 in an hour program. Fell to 48 .. then 46 .. then 42. I base those numbers on the dvds I rent all the time with "vintage" and "current" tv shows. The commercials have been taken out, so the length of a show is just "the meat" .. the program. Definate shift down in program vs filling. At...

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*edited * Does anyone have anything nice to say about another answer bagger? ( it is the season)? Several nice things to say: 1) "It is the season" means day in and day out here at AB. 2) "another answer bagger" means each and every one of us here who take the time, mind and heart to read, understand, ask, answer and comment. It's a community made up of many, unique individuals. I value each voice.

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Woohooo I have just found out that I have a Brain!! Anyone want to pat me on the back and buy me a drink?? :o) Hey, there PompeyDave .. (and Redcatt too) You know what? Here's a video clip just for you. It's something that now you're a BRAIN, you'll never have to say again!!! Enjoy .. and congrats!

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Would you please join me in congratulating my dear friend ENigma for achieving the level of Maestro! Excellent Work!! Bravo!! How did I miss this? Sorry for turning up the next day! Mrs C - thanks for the heads up and hosting .. ENigma - well and truly done!!! Hope you've enjoyed the journey that brought you from first creating an ID to this day. CONGRATULATIONS! :)

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You want the truth? Yes. Definately prefer that. Thanks! :)

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Has anyone watched John Adams on HBO? What are your thoughts? I'm watching it after the fact. Didn't see it when it aired on television. Been watching it on rented dvds. Just one more episode to see now in the full miniseries. My thoughts? Think it did well in capturing the sights, sounds of the times to show us the man, his family life and his political life .. all within the context of day to day life. When he fell ill when in Europe,...

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The best of these Goldie Hawn films: The first wives club, Overboard, Private Benjamin or Foul Play? Overboard then Foul Play Not listed, but supporting role in Cactus Flower

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Name two things you think is the opposite of each other. Positive and negative Right and wrong Hot and cold Up and down Left and right Open and closed

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If you hear something extremely unpleasant and disappointing about a friend, do you believe it or do you check it out with that friend? I would ALWAYS, always, always check it out with my friend first. No, I certainly wouldn't believe it on face value. I know my friend and their values .. else, they would not be a friend. So if something disappointing comes up, I'd tend to NOT believe it. But let's play devil's advocate. We're all human, so something "might" have gone awry. But even...

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$18 billion in bonuses rammed through in December... one million dollar "redecorating" of an office.. proposed purchase of a $50 billion/million (what difference does it make) jet...with our tax money. How do you describe the people responsible for this? President Obama's word "shameful" comes to mind.

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How many Grammy Awards has AC/DC won? Several nominations - zero wins - as of Jan 2009. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_AC/DC

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Nunya just made it to Maestro. Care to join me in a big celebration? C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ----------N U N Y A----------- Thanks, kdmichaels, for hosting .. And Nunya? You've got a keyboard that's on fire!! Well done. :)

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Ladies and gentlemen, may I present to you our latest Swami! A man whose heart is SO BIG he needs a 6' 9" body to get it to fit! The one! The only! BigDaddyBS! When you're done cheering (or recovered from the shock), would you give the man a high five? A high five and then some!!! I remember when I first arrived at AB .. talking of genealogy, fraternal organizations and walking cemeteries to transcribe & photograph tombstones .. he didn't advise me to "get a life". He welcomed me!! BigDaddyBS, you've invested a lot of time & energy here at AB and made many a person feel welcome and valued. You've also...

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Has Answerbag been unavailable to everyone for over an hour, or is it just my punishment for the evening? It's been down for me for about three hours. Just got back in. At first, it was just the usual AB is not available .. check back later message. So no big deal. However, it got worse. Got a message back that the url wasn't being recognized. So AB must have bit the dust for awhile to be bumped and not recognized on the WWW by a browser!! Glad to be back. :)

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Let's build a tree house in the old shade tree near the AB Drive-In! It doesn't matter that we are "grown ups." What should it look like? What will we put into it? (just a little working music below) So many good things here so far! I definately want to spend some time here. And with YOU guys!! Ok .. brainstorming time? -- a jukebox - full of all genres, all decades, of course! -- a chest full of board games & a table with ever an ongoing jigsaw puzzle -- "down below", let's build a place to store all our wine. Can keep our hanging wine glasses up in the tree...

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Hey,Sodapop-wearing a COAT of Compassion just became a Mastero, congrates to him and his accomlishment. Yeah go bud! Congratulations, Maestro Sodapop!!!! That has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? :)

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What were you afraid of as a kid? Are you still afraid? Snakes Yes Grew up in the country and there were lots of them around. Not in the country now, but still can't handle the idea of running into one. lol

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Today is YARDLANDY'S birthday. Will you join me to wish her a whole lot more? Happy Birthday, YARNLADY!!! Question: What's the name of a real CLASSIC roadway in the United States? Answer: Route 66 So? If it's the magic number 66 for you? You're a classic too!!!!! (Thanks for putting the party together, NUNYA) :) Hope you have whatever kind of cake you like for your special day, then spend all week nibbling on it. Again .. H A P P Y...

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How do they check if someone has MS? In the US, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society has a set of great introductory articles at their website that answer a set of key questions any of might have when first learning about MS. One of those answers this question. -- how to check if someone might have MS or put another way -- what do neurologists do when checking for an MS diagnosis Currently there is no one test that if...

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Who wants to be part of my AB family and go on Family Feud to win some money? Whoa!! Bring it on! Well, actually? You've got a BIG AB FAMILY, so maybe you can sign up to go several times! Just keep varying the surname then lead the next set of us there with you. You could even do some Family Feud questions here ... so we can all practice! LOL

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I worked as a caregiver to a terminally person. im thinking of her all the time, night and day. what do you think this is. When we're a caregiver, we're often in what I'll call "alert mode". I'm not really sure. Maybe in some ways it's like what happens when a new baby is in the house. We listen to every tiny sound. We know we are responsible. We know they may not be able to ask directly or clearly for what they need, so we learn to "read" the nuances ... even...

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Who would like to join me to CONGRATULATE my ultra cool friend Kewl Guy the other one of THE KEWL KIDZ on becoming a MAESTRO!!!! Bravo my friend!! CONGRATULATIONS, Kewl Guy Enjoy seeing you round and about here at AB. Since you're a MAESTRO now? Seemed some music might be in order. So here's the Hungarian Rhapsody No 2 by Liszt - courtesy of Tom & Jerry. :) (An award winning cartoon for your award winning celebration day!) :) (Thanks, Mrs C, for hosting ..) Enjoy the music - and again - great job!!!

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Would you like to help me congratulate our very own headbanger Ed for reaching Genius level? Yes, yes, yes and yes! You're a Genius, Ed!!! No suprise that I'd bring something along. In fact, here's what I'd call a classic moment in cartoon history for you, Ed! Thank you for all you contribute here at AB. :) (And thanks, Chief Wanbli)

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What was that sound inside the closet? E.T. - there for a visit.

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The Dark Knight vs. Ironman for the best superhero movie of 2008? Haven't seen both of them yet. However, wanted to answer from a slightly different perspective. There was a time when "superhero movie" would have been a laughable idea .. or perhaps a category for one film. Now we get to ask about WHICH ONE we like. :)

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What is a subject that is avoided at a family gathering because it causes an argument? ( I can come up with 6) Ummmmmm .. let's see: Politics Religion Homosexuality Abortion Divorce Childraising Health or medical options/choices Money and Financial Priorities (the classic spend vs save vs invest .. then on what or how or how much) And likely any other aspect of daily living .. or social issues .. or well .. anything! (From who to date or marry right on to what brand of this or that...

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How long(days,months) you remained Anonymous before giving yourself a nickname on AB? Zero. Signed in with this ID right at the start and still have it. :)

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Have you ever thought of AB as a diary that future generations will someday be able to read and find out what you were like? Do you wish you had something similar of you ancestors? (long answer) This is a great question - and a great concept. I value "life stories" highly. I'm an amateur genealogist who's been actively hunting for clues about ancestors for decades now. ANY tiny tidbit that can tell me more about a "real person" beyond a researched birth, marriage, death & burial is a treasure. I even research "the times"...

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Which Raymond Burr TV series was your favorite, Ironside or Perry Mason? Watched them both & enjoyed both. In fact, there were probably people with disabilities who happened to be using wheelchairs cheering to see an effective role model on tv. The stories weren't about Ironside and his "issues" being in a wheelchair. He just was in one, but his brain was doing just fine. Great. But I don't think that role would have come along .. or...

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For which movie did Art Carney win a Best Actor Oscar? Art Carney (1918-2003) won the Best Actor Oscar for his work in the film "Harry and Tonto" in 1974. Side note: he also won three Emmy's. All were for his role as Jackie Gleason's neighbor and pal Ed Norton on the tv series "The Honeymooners". These and other personal and professional highlights are in his obituary. Here's the url to his obit in the...

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What are your Three top Hobbies? (1) Genealogy & family history aka ancestor hunting lol (2) Collecting (3) Writing Non-Fiction (4) Reading (5) Renting & Watching tv, films, documentaries Inability to count. Three just became five. And hobbies are one avenue of many that fill up my life roads. What about all the other things I love to do? Or all the things I'm passionate about and need a soapbox...

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Do you usually check unanswered questions or recent activity? Many make a point of doing just that - with both old and new unanswered questions. Helps everyone to bring those out into the light of day where others might see the questions and add valuable answers. Since you asked "bother to check" instead of just "check", do you have something specific in mind? Do you have unanswered questions? Have you looked at the gazillions of...

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What is biochar? A definition: << Biochar is a fine-grained charcoal high in organic carbon and largely resistant to decomposition. >> For context, another quotation: << As a soil amendment, biochar significantly increases the efficiency of and reduces the need for traditional chemical fertilizers, while greatly enhancing crop yields. >> Source for both at: ...

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Is The Dark Knight the best film ever to get shut out of the Best Picture race? I doubt it. Why? Many films have not been nominated for "Best Picture" that might have or could have - for likely all sorts of reasons. Niche or genre films (scifi, for instance) have often been nominated for technical or special effects categories, but not for "the biggies" of best film, best actor, best actress. Varies for best director. --- Suppose I could do...

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When you were little what comic strip did you copy onto you silly putty? Or do you not know what silly putty is? Oh yes .. Silly Putty .. a good thing. :) For comic? -- Joe Palooka - the ones that came with those pink chunks of bubblegum Also - Dick Tracy from newspaper

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Where online can I find high quality photo albums? I'd like to add some criteria to the definition of "high quality" photo albums. No matter what brand or size or page format .. here are a few additional things you might want to look for: (1) Amount of space given you to write captions. Can't tell you how upsetting it is .. years later .. to be looking at then "vintage" photographs .. wishing you knew who...

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Are all new comers to AB treated with suspicion by established members? 1) In general, day to day AB'ing? Nope. I go by content .. what I see written .. not the level number. In fact, I'm still grateful that so many welcomed me when I first arrived ... based on content vs level. 2) If I see "iffy" behavior or words, that might cause me not to be suspicious but to say "hmmmmmm" and move to investigate mode. I'll check...

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Mrs Cleaver has become a maestro. Who would like to join me at a Leave it to Beaver party in her honour? CONGRATULATIONS!! By now, you know you can count on me to chime in with "vintage" stuff .. (or come in from left field lol) .. so in honor of you, Ward and the boys, I headed out to YouTube. Wanted to get a clip of Andy and Opie and Barney .. and have them come to your MAESTRO party. As fate would have it? They're busy working on the latest table full of vittles set out...

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Do you ever stop to think that half the people in the world are dumber than average? Wow - three answers here as I arrive and they're all over the place. Ok, here I go with my addition: (1) Galeanda gave a great answer right out of the gate. The definition / meaning of "average" is key and thus, the question rests on slippery ground. (2) Even if the numbers were right? Loved Doggie S's answer. Why say half are dumber when you could just as easily...

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Stargater has finally made Sage and very well deserved would you join me in a warping Congratulations? Well done Stargater . Huge congratulations, Sage Stargater!! Not Sage party material, but a gift for you to watch sometime just because it's your day? Here's a fan made video .. celebrating each of the five seasons of the scifi program "Babylon 5". (Enjoy) Thanks for the heads up, Worzel - and again, hearty level 50 congratulations to you, Stargater!! I enjoy it when we run into each...

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Can you get as much enjoyment out of seeing other people happy as you get from being happy yourself? As much? No, more! Love seeing that look of "yes" and "happiness" on someone else's face. :)

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Why do you have to by a web site domain? Who gives someone else the right to sell it? If one's available, why can't I just start using it? Think of it like virtual real estate. You can't just stake a claim and say a certain plot of land at a given address is "yours" .. just because the planet exists. There are lines of ownership .. and deeds .. and rentals .. and leases .. and purchases. Then, we can build on that land .. and even then .. according to "codes" .. for business or residential, etc. ...

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Do you give more points away than you make? By a long shot!!!

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What were you doing outside the bank with that mask on? Waiting to say my favorite line: "Hi ho, Silver, Away!" Only problem is my horse was nowhere in sight. So there I stood. All dressed up with no where to go. Which was good since my RIDE was late in showing up. Turned out ok though. Silver was off scoping out a new trail to show me, then showed up in the nick of time. A cop was just coming along and didn't seem to happy...

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Who is the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia? Julia Gillard - as of December 2007 Here's a newspaper article about it from back in 2007 when it happened: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/australia-gets-first-female-deputy-prime-minister-760607.html As you see just from the url, the big news was that she was the first woman to be Deputy Prime Minister.

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What is something you've wanted to do but haven't done yet? See the Grand Canyon in the US Travel along the old "Route 66" in the US Go on a cruise ship - preferably one of the "genealogy cruises" where you have seminars taught by many well-known experts in several research specialites on board .. but still get your cruise vacation time and ports of call as well

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Is anyone else coming to the conclusion that useful answers are becoming few and far between here on AB? Not talking about obviously conversational questions, but when you really need to know something and people answer with jokes and pointless remarks... (Long answer) I think my answer on that varies by three things: -- time of week and time of day and -- categories I'm not talking now about "entertaining" questions and answers, humor, etc. (And from your question, you aren't either) and -- what I'll call type of question Besides the fun / entertaining questions, in my mind there are three other kinds of...

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Who was the best solo classic TV comedian - Jack Benny, Red Skelton, Bob Hope, Jackie Gleason, Groucho Marx, Jerry Lewis, Milton Berle or someone else? Here's the order I'd put them in: (No easy task, btw!!) Red Skelton Jerry Lewis Jack Benny Jackie Gleason Bob Hope Milton Berle Groucho Marx

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What's the synonym for thesaurus? The synonym.com site lists zero synonyms for the word "thesaurus". The defintion there says: << thesaurus, synonym finder (a book containing a classified list of synonyms) >> http://www.synonym.com/definition/thesaurus/

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Has anyone ever just walked up to you, & given you a gift & told you not to ask any questions, but just do what you think is best with it, then just walk off, never to be seen again? No, but I think it's an excellent idea. Another variation of a "random act of kindness". Nothing ever happens unless we convert an idea or concept to a specific behavior or action .. then that in turn, can be scheduled. So thank you for this question. I think I'll try it and see how it goes. :)

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What website should I go on for growing crystals ( ages 10 and 9) Here are some websites that might help: -- "Growing Crystals Activity" http://library.thinkquest.org/J002289/crystals.html -- "Growing Crystals" (Note this one says it's for upper elementary to junior high - but that Part 1 can be used for younger children) http://www.beloit.edu/sepm/Rocks_and_minerals/growing_crystals.html -- "Crystal Growing" ...

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Could you give me a ride to________? -- Easy Street -- Heaven -- Broadway -- the end of the line

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Have you ever written a book or poem? If so please list the title and ISBN number. If the poem's short, please consider posting it ..... A book? No. But one day .. I hope I can answer that with a yes.

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I miss circuit city! what was the last thing that you bought there? I will miss them. For right now, they are still open. I was in there yesterday. They had big banners "going out of business" .. announcing 10 to 30% off. Unfortunately, what I wanted was already gone off the shelves and what you see is what they have left. So wound up buying a DVD recorder at another store. Plan to go back sometime this week just to browse around.

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We have a new Sage, The super sexy Spicy Hot!!! Please join the party and let's celebrate her accomplishment!!!!! Whoa - lickedty split!!! lol Congratulations, Spicy Hot! Happy 50th!!!!

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Sometimes answering a question with a truthful answer based on your experience is considered "unhelpful". How can telling the truth about one's actual experience be "unhelpful"? Isn't it considerably more helpful to know the truth than to be told a lie? Two answers for you: 1) Let's see. The only way that sharing experiences could or should EVER be considered "unhelpful" is if the answer is said in a way that's offensive vs a simple statement of one's experience. You know .. like share an experience, but then call someone a bad name at the beginning or end of it. That's "offensive". You know .....

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Do you prefer to confuse, peruse or amuse? Whoa - what a question! Ok .. confuse? Hope not. Peruse? Sure. Amuse? Sure.

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Are you a great, good or not-so-hot AB friend? Do you support your AB friends by answering their questions as much as they support you by answering yours? Or are you too busy asking questions to answer any? (long answer) Great timing for this question as I've been thinking about just this very thing. I just hit level 60. Seemed like (as with birthdays) a natural time to do a little assessment of "AB life". I wrote an answer at the Maestro party. One part of that was learning that: -- I'm 40% questions and 60% answers -- The number of comments are more than three times...

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What's a good example of pandemonium? Anytime there is: -- a fire alarm in a closed area holding people inside .. only x number of exits .. -- rioting or looting .. as a consequence of something larger .. maybe a protest against a real or perceived social injustice .. or natural disaster .. and sheer numbers of people push things over the line. Gets out of control. "Mob mentality" takes over or "me first"...

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Who reminds you of yourself when you were their age? One of my nephews. Not in all ways, of course. But both he and I decided in our late teens & early twenties to venture out beyond the small town we grew up in to see a bit of the world. Ultimately settled elsewhere. That travel gives you a different perspective in the world and we bonded in a way around that. We both value what was .. what is .. and look at the world with hopeful...

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Where is the instruction manual on understanding women? Sitting over there on the shelf .. right next to the instruction manual on understanding men. Only problem is, they both arrive as empty 3 ring binders. Side packet is full of blank pages that WE get to fill in and insert as we go along. LOL

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Has anyone ever died in your home? Not in my home as an adult. But when I was growing up, my maternal grandmother died. A bit after that, my grandfather got rid (literally) of most of their things, sold the house, and moved in with us. Turned out he had cancer. Eventually,, we had a hospital bed downstairs for him so he could be in the midst of things in the house. I remember sitting next to him .. sometimes talking .....

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How's your punctuation? Victor Borge might be able to help! I've seen him do this when younger .. and older. No matter, always cracks me up. In fact, Victor Borge is one of the "classic" comedians. Like Red Skelton, you always knew he "cared" underneath the humor. Never anything "mean" in his routines. Remember the one when he played the piano and the female opera singer hit her high notes? LOL!!! How about...

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How have you change from your first day on Answerbag as opposed to now? Lots of changes!! :) On my first day, I was lost and alone. Next came learning how to use comments in addition to Q and A. Then learned of all the categories! whoa. Started getting braver about both ques and ans - which types - more categories. Learned of points adn levels and such --- but it was still all about "the content" for a long time Belatedly, I started...

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A 10sEn is the AB Ninja Lounge bartender and a MAESTRO!! Will you help me congratulate our friend who has accomplished this completely through his great answers? And there you are, A 10sEn!! We're both Maestro's now - within days of each other. HURRAY!!! Ok, then with our recent talk of shared comic book interests? Here's a link to an ambitious volunteer project to index all comic books into a giant, free, indexed database. (Including covers) http://www.comics.org/ (Of course, cake is also available if you'ld like that...

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Chief Wanbli is ABs 6th Genius! Would you join me in congratulating him on this awesome achievement? Wow .. this is great news!!! Ok, if it's GENIUS time? Then, here's a clip that's .. er .. not exactly up to YOUR high genius standards .. but I'm betting if you stay with it for just under 7 minutes .. you'll be enjoying yourself more than just a little. CONGRATULATIONS!! Enjoy this clip with Carol Burnette, Tim Conway and Vicki Lawrence :)

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Are you at a Green Light, Yellow Light or Red Light? Why? All systems are go. Green Light. Why? Life is too short to have it be any other color. :)

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Who wants to join me in congradulating our very own vera city for reaching Sage? One more "congratulations" coming your way, vera city!! So how have you liked the ride from 1 to 50? :)

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Does anyone care about you health besides your doctor? Care about? Yes. Me. My family. A few good friends. Responsible for? Me. On the team? Me. Primary doctor. Assorted other medical doctors (specialists) Assorted health professionals

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Here's what I think..Answerbag is a Family. Some members you love to spend time with..some you try to avoid because you know you're gonna argue...some you share much in common with, some you don't...but that's what a Family is! What do you think? Works for me!! :)

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How many questions have you asked per day since you joined AB? If you like, please click on the date-to-date calculator that I've linked to this question. 4.71 Less in earlier days. Increased as I got a little braver. :)

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Would you rather be the person who assigns/creates new auto model names, new paint color names, or invasion names? :o) Paint color names. Have you ever visited the Crayola crayon web pages? Lots of history there .. including all the crayon color names ever used .. from that very first set of 8 crayons in 1903 .. right on through the decades. One surprising bit I learned there (besides seeing all the creative and snazzy color names) was actually social/cultural/political in nature. In 1962, Crayola...

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If you were stuck in quicksand up to your chest, what would you do? Reach up and grab that hanging vine asap and then .. ppppppuuuuuullllllllllll myself up then kick and swing, kick and swing then BOOM .. land on the ground on one side of the quicksand. Of course, I could have tried to move my feet mired in the quicksand by a few inches .. just to be able to click my heals together. Why? Time to chant "there's no place like...

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Who would like to help me congratulate debtahals, our new Maestro? My thanks to you, ALF, for hosting a Maestro party. What a nice present!! :) For anyone stopping by? Let me say it's a pleasure to see you. Found AB by mistake. (Google search) Was amazed to "still be here" when I reached Sage level. Ten levels later now and here I still am! How did that happen? LOL!!! You know how some AB'ers ask lots of questions? Some...

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Can you believe your eyes? I can hardly believe my eyes ... And isn't it wonderful there's something to be saying that about!!! :)

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Doy you still have your high school year book? Yes. Lots of autographs and messages in them. Fun personal memorabilia. Sitting in a box with other .. er .. personal stuff. Anyone need a JV (junior varsity) patch for tennis? LOL!! How about the gum wrapper chain I made? Ok, ok .. maybe not. FYI - if anyone is reading this and has yearbooks they really DON'T want? Please, please, please don't just toss them out. There...

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If you won a $1,000 shopping spree at your local grocery store, where in the store would you head first? "Where's the beef?" LOL Ok, ok .. make that .. the meat and fish department. Of course, then I'd have to go buy myself a big freezer. LOL

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Help me congradulate matt89 dones a COAT for civil rights on becoming Sage! yeah! You did it, matt!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

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Whose autobiography was titled "Road to Hollywood"? Bob Hope. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Hope Notice at the bottom in the Bibliography section, there are a LOT of books authored by Bob Hope .. many more than I was aware he created. Some by him. Some by him with others. Publishing dates run from 1941 through 2004. WOW

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Every time that I look in the mirror, All these lines in my face gettin' clearer, The past is gone It went by like dusk to dawn, Isn't that the way Everybody's got their dues in life to pay? Thanks for this, Ed. Not my usual listening choice, but certainly know the group and the lyrics are pretty darn amazing on this. That was one of the reasons I liked the Moody Blues back in the day. The topics. And words. Enjoyed revisiting this in the video. Thanks! :)

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My dear friend Philosopher_Saint has made Maestro! Would you like to congratulate him for his achievement, humour and wisdom? :) Well done, Philosopher_Saint! (And thanks, Symbeline) Enjoy your congrats party. :)

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Would you like to meet my great niece Erin Leann? (Photo in answer). Hope you're beaming from ear to ear on this one! CUTE, cute, CUTE and cute!!!!! Congrats to you and yours. :)

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If your life was placed on a Monopoly board game, which neighborhood would you most likely live in? I've been pretty settled .. so .. let's really switch this up and NOT select one of the properties. Instead? Put me down for one of the four railroads. Let me go ride the rails for awhile .. meeting folks .. seeing places .. giving out smiles and hugs along the way. LOL

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What is the ultimate question? Who, what, when, where, why and how?

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If you are hopeful you set yourself up for disappointment. If you always expect the worst you can't be disappointed. So, who is happier? The sunshiny person or the doom-and-gloom person? I can't imagine always expecting the worst. How on earth would I keep putting one foot in front of the other each day? I don't think that means I'm a Pollyanna or out in la-la land. YOu know what I mean .. positive or happy because of being clueless!! LOL But I do think I'm basically a "cup is half full" .. type. An approach to life. An attitude. In...

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Do you find people annoying that ask a ton of questions? Three answers for you: (1) Ditto to Chief Wanbli. It's not how many questions someone asks, it's how "responsibly" they ask them. I don't mind how many questions come from the same person if they host them and acknowledge the answers. Else, they are abandoned and points gathered for the question .. and answerers ignored. That's sad to see. (2) It's...

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Do you actually watch the videos people embed into their answers? Yes. Like text answers, someone spent the time searching for "just the right video" that answers that question. So I check it out and may include something about it in my comments back. Have to say I prefer a combination of words .. and video .. rather than video only. Tell me "why" that video and "how" it answers the question or "what" it means...

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Give me the name of ANY cartoon character from years ago to the present time.....Can you do it? Bullwinkle and Rocky Yogi Bear Bugs Bunny Tweety Bird Pink Panther Top Cat Felix the Cat Tom and Jerry Deputy Dawg and Muskrat The Peanuts Gang and Snoopy, Woodstock, etc If I add anime characters then add in Inu Yasha & Kagome .. and Cowboy Bebop just off the top. And don't get me started on cartoon strips .. or comic books. We'll be here for weeks and I'll...

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Do You ever do any Research On-Line - have you been Successful...? I have done .. and currently do .. a lot of research online. I pay for annual subscriptions for access to indexes and digital scans of primary, original source records at genealogy/family history content distributors like: http://www.ancestry.com http://www.worldvitalrecords.com http://www.footnote.com Allows me to do research in census, local history, family history, land, military,...

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What is this baby thinking? (see below) "Can we talk about that later? I'm busy right now." lol

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Rinky Dinky Do is now a maestro. Who would like to join me at a "devil dog" party in his honour? Congratulations, Rinky Dinky Do. Enjoy your celebration. :) Level 60 and counting ..

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What are some movies and TV shows you'd recommend for instant viewing on Netflix? If you like period historical dramas, then there's a miniseries that originally aired on PBS's Masterpiece Theatre called "Bleak House". Charles Dickens. Gillian Anderson (as in X-Files) is in it as Lady Dedlock. Sounds like a Dicken's character name, doesn't it? If you want to watch a tv series, looks like NetFlix has several of the CSI shows available for...

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Will you all help me congratulate our friend Stu B on making Maestro today? Maestro Stu !!!!! A little Gilbert & Sullivan seems in order to celebrate. Well done, sir!! :)

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When you are not sure you have something nice to say, do you try to say it anyway, just attempt to be polite about it? Or do you just say nothing at all and move on? It depends. Sometimes things need to be said (someone close to you and it's about something important). But often, on a scale of one to ten it's not very important. Or, sometimes it's just plain courageous to walk away. Thus? I'd go with Thumper from "Bambi" .. saying what I, in fact, learned from my parents when I was little:

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The discharge & setup handoffs when moving in any direction amongst home, hospital, rehab, nursing home are challenging for both patients & caregivers. What have you & yours experienced? Any tips to share? Further explanation - plus ... (long) Here's a blog entry from The New York Times called "The Bumpy Ride from Hospital to Home". If you read it .. or any of the several comments readers have left, you'll get a much better idea of what I'm trying to get at with this question. Patients, family members, caregivers, care providers, nursing staff, discharge planners...

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Which ancient Greek author wrote "the Republic"? If anyone decides to read (and think about) all the many philosophical questions and postitions in "The Republic"? Well .. this article might be a good thing to have at your side. (Oh .. and it's by Plato .. with a character in his book named "Socrates"!) http://www.philosophypages.com/hy/2g.htm

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What is the symbol for platinum? Sounds like a Periodic Table is in order! Platinum's symbol, already stated, is Pt. The element number is 78 - also already stated. Additional bit to contribute is this interactive online Periodic Table. Very useful for questions just like this one. Here's the link: http://www.periodic-table.org.uk/index.htm

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Have you, or has anyone close to you, converted from one religion or denomination to another? Yes. My father was a Baptist and he moved to Roman Catholicism .. then married my mother in that church in addition to their civil marriage ceremony. Less than two decades later, both parents left the Catholic Church (long story) and joined a local United Methodist church. They've remained there. Religion was an issue to be resolved for my maternal grandparents too .. Irish...

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What country did your ancestors come from? Where did you end-up? Maternal Side: -- Northern Germany (1810s on) > Western NY, USA (1860s/1870s) -- Co Clare, Ireland (1830s on) > Western CT, USA (1880s) Paternal Side: -- England > Massachusetts, USA (1632) > CT (1636-1798)> Central NY (1798-1820s) > Western NY (1820s) -- England > Massachusetts, USA (16xx's-1730s) > Southern VT (1730s-1760s) > Northern VT (1770s-1800s)...

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Who would like to join me in congratulating Firebrand for being only 1 level away from 100!? I can't even imagine. If you hit level 99, how many points do you then need to hit level 100???? Five billion?? No matter. I'll send lots of cheers for Level 99. Congrats, Firebrand!! :)

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How many thing with the flavor of GRAPE can you name? -- Grape jelly (I've got some collectible Welch's Grape Jelly Jars with cartoon characters on them) -- Grape juice -- Grape popsicles -- Grape kool-aid (is that even around anymore?) lol -- Grape Nuts cereal (oops - nope. That's grape, the word, not grape flavored. Delete. lol)

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Do you watch the whole season of american idol or only the beginning where they weed out the weirdos? I'm one of the gazillions of people who tune into "American Idol". Those numbers have to come from somewhere! lol I watch at the beginning and sit here cracking up. The middle is sketchy .. I watch it hit and miss. But once it's at the magic number 12? Oh yeah. I'm sitting here show after show. Shhhhhhhh ... don't tell anyone ... but I've even...

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Which fictional monk detective was created by Ellis Peters? Brother Cadfael .. set in medieval times. However, Ellis Peters is one of several pen names used by writer Edith Pargeter (1913-1995). List of books here: (20+ Cadfael books!) http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/p/ellis-peters/ Edith Pargeter page here: http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/p/edith-pargeter/ Interesting historical crime novels. :)

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In which European city would you find the Rijksmuseum? Place and link already here. I'll just add I've had the pleasure and opportunity of walking through that museum several times. It's a wonderful place. If the up close and personal Rembrandt paintings here aren't enough for you? Then, you can follow up this museum visit with a tram ride over to Rembrandt's house and tour through that as well. But sooooooo many...

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Keithold has returned from a long break and back to asking and answering questions. Would you like to come by and help me welcome him back? Welcome back, Keithold! Hope your time away was everything you wanted it to be. Missed you around here. Nice to have you back. :) Excellent idea to do this nice group "welcome".

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How often do you get lost inside your own mind? What was that? Ooooh, sorry. I was lost inside my own mind for a second there. LOL Actually, it's a good thing for writers to do exactly that. That is, of course, as long as that translates into some "limits" on time .. and .. pen to paper or hands to keyboard as a result! :)

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Where is never never land? Right across the way from always always land

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When home alone, do you like silence, or do you have to have some noise going on? Why? I have stretches of both .. silence .. or times with tv, radio or music. I also like to listen to audio books. I'm comfortable with any of the above. Silence is my default. I like it. I can read, think, write, go online .. Sound from any of the above is entertainment vs ongoing. I like oldies music to get the blood pumping when it's time to exercise to do cleaning jobs...

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With all the gloom and doom in the news, isn't the Hudson Miracle a great news story? Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger is a true hero! YES!!! Kudos to the pilot - who in doing his job - brought to bear every bit of skill he possessed. Would have been easy enough to panic .. little time for error .. then crash. His quick thinking when in crisis mode .. seconds to act saved the lives of everyone. He is a hero. Kudos to the media for giving it air and print time INSTEAD of their usual lead stories ... mostly the doom...

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With all the gloom and doom in the news, isn't the Hudson Miracle a great news story? Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger is a true hero! EDIT: (deleted my answer here) I wrote an answer that didn't go through. (I thought). Instead, I got that "AnswerBag not available" screen upon clicking submit. So I wrote another answer. Found BOTH answers here. OOPS. So here I am in edit mode ... deleting one. Sorry about that. Please ignore this one.

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O.K. I am tired of hearing about the plane in the Hudson. Anybody else with me? No. It's rather encouraging to see the media covering GOOD news happening in the world.

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I just learned about a disturbing trend of drug abuse called "skittling" or "pharming parties." Basically, it is taking a handful random pills stolen from various places. What is your opinion of this? (link to it included). My opinion? Scary, dangerous thing. No, not just busting the chops of whatever "the youngest generation" is into. We all have examples of that. This crosses a line .. not of diversity or choice or freedom or responsibility. This crosses a basic safety line called life and death. Nothing to mess with. The fact that it's a "phenomena" is scary and makes me...

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I say "Pinnochio", you say? Longfellow. Ooops, no ... long nose ... Naw .. like Longfellow better. Or? -- no, that would be pistashio. Pass some over please? -- no, that would be pinochle. Who is the dealer this hand? Ok, ok .. so Disney. Sheesh!!! Gipetto. (sp?) And all that.

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Where do you hang your COAT? On my shoulders when I'm up and about. In the closet or on a door knob when I'm not. But I feel honored to have one. :)

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T. stands for what? Example; tator tots, tuff. - terrific (not terrible lol) - trunk (love old trunks! lol) - transportation (enjoy history of ways we humans have gotten around) - Tennessee (always wanted to see Nashville) - Tina Turner (HURRAY for all that talent (oooh, a "T"!) and spirit!!

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Today is a blank page, what is your first sentence? Hurray, I'm alive!!! :)

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With or without cream & sugar, coffee or tea, hot or cold? Donut too? Plain, black coffee for me - aka "high test". Oh, and definately a glaze donut. Whoa .. power of suggestion. Where are the car keys? Gotta get a move on. LOL

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What are some ways to get ideas for surnames for my characters in my novel? First names are easy to come by but last names not so much so. Help? Hurray for you .. the writer!!! Ok, now down to business. Several folks have already suggested using a phone book. You've already said you're doing fine coming up with first names, but need help dreaming up surnames. May I suggest that if you use that phone book idea, that you say your names out loud? Only you know what each character is like. Make sure that first name and...

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What do you think of the HBO series of John Adams? I've just rented the first dvd of the set and have the rest in my queue. Without waiting til I finish, I'll say I've just seen Parts I and II of seven. I think it's excellent. I'll also say that this mini-series just walked away with FOUR Golden Globe Awards (January 2009). I'm looking forward to watching the rest of the series. PS - if you look at the...

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Dumb question but,if you were invited to a wedding and the bride and groom ask every guest not to bring a cell phone or camera w/ them,so the wedding will be "private" would you really not bring it? It's their event, so they get to set the rules. If I accept the invitation - knowing cameras and cell phones are out - then I've just accepted those terms. I'd leave the camera home. I'd bring my cell phone (IF I had potential family emergencies) .. keep it in a pocket .. and set it to vibrate vs ring so as not to disturb anyeone. If it went off, I'd slide...

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Would you peform an act of random kindness for an animal? Yes, yes, yes and did I say ... yes. :)

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What kind of food would they sell at a 'psychedelicatessen'? Brain food? LSD Subs? LSD Soup? LSD laced steak sauce on .. er .. steaks? But make sure the lights are strobing correctly for best digestion. And crank up the music.

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Why do people post questions about things they just baked and then ask people if they want some? What is that? Every time I check the questions, it's this garbage. Because they know we are hungry? Because it's fun? Because it can easily lead to recipe swaps? Because they're being social? Because sometimes we need a little food to get our brain cells fired up again to move along to asking or answering the next question?

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When did Martin Luther King, Jr. become a minister? ordained a minister in 1948. Atlanta, Georgia. Ebenezer Baptist Church. There's a great biographical timeline of his life at The King Center here: http://www.thekingcenter.org/mlk/bio.html B.A. Degree - Sociology - 1948 Bachelor of Divinity - 1951 Ph. D. degree - 1955

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How do you mark the page in your book do you use a book mark or turn the corner of the page over? I would never, ever, ever ... fold a corner of a book page. Makes me feel very protective of books everywhere just to hear it as an option. LOL!!! I usually use a bookmark .. or .. since I often have several books going at one time .. blank 4x6 cards. They do double duty then, as I can make quick notes on it if I want or make a list of pages I want to copy. Can't stand...

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How often do you take a "scenic route" and actually look at the scene? Or do you just call it that when you get lost, or take the long way, etc? I love to take "the scenic route". Of course, this is in nice weather ... no rain or wind or sleet or hail. lol No snow. No ice. No, not because lost. The scenic route because it's a nice day to get out and do some exploring .. "just because". Bring a picnic basket!! :)

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OMG I CANT DRAW A STUIPED 3-D CHAIR TO SAVE MY LIFE!!! I NEED HELP CAN ANYONE PLZ HELP EXPLAIN HOW I CAN DO THIS? Well, I likely couldn't draw one either, but I've got a couple of resources for you:'' (1) a how-to article here: http://www2.arts.ubc.ca/TheatreDesign/crslib/drw06/bldfrn1.htm and (2) a downloadable book "The Rudiments of Drawing Cabinet and Upholstery Furniture" from 1835 no less .. here: http://books.google.com/books?id=4rEaAAAAYAAJ Best of luck!

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Anyone remember the series "The Prisoner" originally airerd in 1967. It's about a village of retired spies. Stars Patrick McGoohan as "Number 6". Number 2 was always trying to find out why 6 retired. There was a very disappointing ending to the series. Yes! I remember when my local PBS station aired each of the episodes again. They had a live fellow who did a brief intro, then aired that week's episode. Then he would be back for a 1/2 hour "wrap up" talking of what everything "meant" that week. Mostly he asked questions rather than explain anything. Very Prisoner-esque in that way. lol Me? I loved it....

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24 starts tonight!! Is Tony going to turn out to be really bad? Would you like to see Kim and her husband (Jacks' former partner) back in the story line? I liked those two characters and wouldn't mind having both of them back. :(

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What is something in your home that's out of date. Looks like a few folks have already answered with my first thought: "me" So after that? Ooooooh, likely some spices. Or how about a BIG one? This house is living in another century. Need a BIG UPGRADE for electrical system throughout the house .. box outside .. etc. Know a company who would be kind and call it "retro" vs "old" here and get me more...

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Are you comfortable with others' grief, even those in close relationship to you? I think so. Enough to know that we each feel and go through grieving differently. Sometimes, the best support is to just "be there".

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When traveling, are you a "good ambassador" to your country? Do you care? I used to travel a lot - in several different countries - for my work life - then addedd on either days or longer vacations so I could see things, absorb things, appreciate things. I learned rather quickly when in a different country that people there saw me as me .. but also as "an American". Somehow, I could see in their eyes I was part of their "direct experience" of...

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What group have you lost most of your respect for? Might be tempting to fill in the blank, but hopefully I'll always stop myself. It's dangerous to lose respect "en masse" for a "group". I prefer to judge, respect or lose respect .. for an individual. While it would be easy to list some socially acceptable groups ... like politicians or lawyers or ax murderers or ______ ... it's a very fine line between...

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Does anybody collect pens, if so why? I've got two different pen collections: (1) pens (mostly ball points) that have something inscribed on them ------ Advertising - companies, products .. ------ Travel/tourism - places, events .. ------ Novelty - sayings, slogans .. ------ Non-Profit - organizations, societies .. (2) fountain pens (only a few so far) ------ because they are beautiful (Still have a lot to learn...

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Is anyone actually watching 30 Rock? Show of hands please. Given lots of awards .. most recently, the Golden Globe Awards .. you would think zillions of people would say "I am, I am" to your question. Well? A couple of months ago, I rented the first dvd from Season One of "30 Rock" and didn't even watch all the episodes on it. Didn't click for me at all!! My thought was "Huh? What's all the fuss...

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Does anyone else remember the, 'WonderYears'? Yes. Nostalgic and charming look at growing up in simpler times. Liked the announcer format as we watched the action. Sweet little show.

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Dateline or 60 Minutes? 60 Minutes

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What's the first thing you remember learning? There were probably many things earlier than this, but what's "memorable" for me? First grade. Learning vocabulary words. When a word card was raised up .. we raised our hands if we knew the word. If selected, we would stand up and say the word. If right, we walked up to teacher's desk and solemnly accepted the big word card. Then we went to the six foot high...

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I read McDonald's sales were up something like 8% last year. It certainly can be cheaper to eat a burger there than make one at home--but is it? When you factor in the health problems junk food can cause--it hardly seems like a bargain. Or is it just me? No, not just you. But I don't think fast food - McDonalds or any other - is strictly about the price. I aso don't think every choice at fast food places are not healthy. In fact, most have nutrition info available on site or at their websites "IF" anyone looks there. But in many ways, I think the business model is all about selling "convenience" and...

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What are your pros and cons on a convertible car? When in my early 20s, it was all on the "pro" side. When in my mid-20s, it had already shifted to the "con" side. I had a convertible .. a sports car, at that .. an Austin Healey Sprite. LOVED it. White car. Black convertible top. Pro: -- Fun to drive -- Nice California weather - top town - getting off surburban streets or freeways and onto small, winding...

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When you store cereal in a plastic container do you think it tastes "plasticish" after a while? No. I've got a couple of large plastic dispensers I've filled with cereal. They keep it much fresher than leaving it in the bags inside the boxes .. even if held closed with a bag clip or something. Haven't noticed any plastic-like tastes. And they solved the problem of having fresh cereal at the start and stale cereal when reaching the bottom of the box.

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What is a restaurant whose name starts with D or E? Denny's http://www.dennys.com Elephant Bar Restaurant http://www.elephantbar.com

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Would you allow an intern to treat you (medical doctor, dentist, physical therapist, etc)? Yes. We all run into interns in many an emergency room, for example. Teaching hospitals are full of interns. In addition, in all the fields you mention, there are students, interns and varying "levels" of residency, experience, responsibility. Hands-on experience is key to success for anyone in those fields. If we want the new folks to enter the fields, they have to gain...

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Do you find that a lot of the questions you want to ask have already been asked? Sometimes, yes. But then, that's an opportunity to ANSWER it instead, thus bringing it out in front of folks again. If I'd thought of the question, it means I felt it was "time" for it, right? So if already there, why not answer and bring it on out. The orginal questioner might not even be around anymore. But that leads to another thing about AB. It's a...

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Have you ever used chicken breast meat, rather than hamburger in your spaghetti? Yes, and it's wonderful. Doesn't matter if going with a red or white sauce. Still tastes great!! :) Aother variant besides meat or meatballs .. or chicken? Try a white clam sauce. Yum! Moral of the story? Pasta is a staple and we can put all sorts of things on it. One of my all time favorites at "The Spaghetti Factory" is spaghetti .. no sauce .. just a little...

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Scrappyisaspoiledchi in a COAT has just joined us in the Guru Union. As the Union Rep of the Guru Union I would like to officially welcome her. Would anyone like to join me in my welcome? Congratulations, Scrappy!! I went to YouTube and ran a search on "congratulations". Didn't want to bring the over-used "Ceebration Time .. Come On". In match list, it came back with something called "Congrations and Celebration". Cliff Richard. Thoght GREAT .. would work for a new guru, right? So clicked on it, and it started out great ......

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Why do I receive new answer notifications only about one third of the time? I'll go through my older questions, find a bunch of answers I never rated, because I didn't know they answered. I just apologized to a couple of people tonight. Got in a new answer to a question I'd asked in late December. Got the notice. Went to question and found two answers from Dec I'd never read or rated. I believe strongly that if I write a question and people take the time and energy to answer, it's important to "host them" - welcome them - acknowledge them - thank...

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Do you mind if I slip into something more comfortable? Absolutely not .. go right ahead. :)

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Have you ever participated in a consumer survey? Which one(s)? This may not be exactly what you mean, but I was honored to be one of the people providing data to Nielson re: tv preferences. I'd always said "where on earth do they get those ratings from? Nobody I know has ever responded." Then I sent in answers on a postcard to them and got a phone call. Then a visit. Then the equipment installed. And found myself a "Nielson...

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What brand of dryer sheets? Bounce. For a long time now.

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What size batteries do you use the most of and what do they operate? AA batteries. Audiocassette recorders, alarm clocks, digital camera, portable CD player, portable DVD player, er .. can't remember what else! lol But use more of those (AA) than 9volt (smoke detectors) or C (flashlight) or whatevertheheckthoseare in watches or ???

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Do you buy refills for your ink pens or just buy new pens? Ballpoints and such ... just get new pens. But what I use most are G2 gel pens. For those, I buy refills. Well, AND I buy new ones.

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Does Netflix recycle all those paper envelopes they receive back? Don't know, but it would be an excellent question to post on their corporate blog, if they have one. :)

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How long is your netflix queue? I'm at 324 at the moment... I'm usually sitting at around 110 to 125 in the queue. I don't put an entire season of a tv series into the queue at once anymore. I just put the first two discs. Then, as I rent one .. I'll add the next one to the queue. I like to "mix it up" amongst films, tv series, documentaries and anime .. so I like having a queue to play with.

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What delights you? It actually doesn't take much. A smile, a giggle, a laugh .. with eyes lit up with that "life fire"? Oh yeah, now we're talkin'!!

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How much time do you take answering a question? That one's all over the map for me. A quick minute or two. 15-20 minutes later, I'm still working on it. LOL Longer might be doing research or it might be trying to write the answer (no matter if that informational, opinion or support) .. in a way that's most clear, helpful, etc. How about you? :)

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I think I just found out why I like AB so much. It's so diverse. You can get almost any opinion on any subject. I don't know any where else where so much knowledge and information is in one place. And the people are cool too. Do you think the same thing? I'm quite happy I found AB. And yes, it's diverse. And full of knowledgable people. And supportive. And fun. Yup .. I like it. :)

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Do you earn a COAT or just award yourself one? You can read the mission statement for COAT on the Profile page of our fearless leader, Prime here: http://www.answerbag.com/profile/?id=241558 Contact one of the COAT members - or Prime - if you're interested in finding out more about the COATs. :)

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A REAL friend is one who ______________? A REAL friend is one who ..... Is there .. in both good times and bad. Listens Is true to their word - trustworthy - compassionate Has a good sense of humor (well, why not?) lol I'll also say the turnaround of this is also needed. If we want a real friend, we have to BE one as well. When that works? The world is a much nicer place .. all the way around.

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America, Home of the __________? America ... Land of the Free Home of the Brave

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Anyone watching the golden globe awards tonight? Yes .. almost 10 pm west coast time, US. Been watching it since 8 pm. I like to watch award shows. Don't always catch this one. Usually, it's the Emmys and the Oscars that I watch ... and every now and again, the People's Choice Awards. So nice to check in on this one. It's been quite awhile since I've seen it.

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What would you do if your best freind was an alien? Call up Robin Williams and ask him if he would get into his Mork mode .. then teach me "na nu na nu" language. Imagine then how much more my alien best friend and I could share. Only right that best friends try to reach out to and for each other. I'd also hope I'd get to visit my friend's house one day soon. LOL

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In general do you think that friendships that start quickly last as long as those that build slowly over time? Sure. I don't think it's the length of time that matters at the start. I think it's the KIND of time .. the quality of it .. that matters. Then .. no matter whether quick or slow .. the friendship will last because of what happens with shared time. What's shared and what isn't. Trust. The proverbial 3 am phone call and if that's ok or not ok. And more. ...

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If you had your way, what "surprise" would you put in a box of cereal or Cracker Jack? Ah yes, Cracker Jack prizes! Most were either plastic or paper somethings. Let's go big time and go ceramic. Think miniatures. Imagine then .. miniature teacups .. miniature saucers .. keep buying Cracker Jacks til you have a little "set". Hope you get "the biggie" one day and find yourself with a huge 1 inch big TEAPOT. lol Now .. have to have a variant on...

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How friendly are you? (Take the quiz) Mine turned out: 84 (very friendly) Two things turned the tide downward, it looks like .. one I don't want to change and one I do: (1) the one about being invited to a lot of parties. (I'm not) Guess I could change that one if I re-defined "parties" to "get-togethers"? LOL!!! (2) the one about staying in touch with folks even if they're not good at...

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What are things you cast? -- Cast a net -- Cast a fishing line -- Cast (meaning select the cast) for live theater (play or musical), a tv show or a film -- Cast people out of town (hope not! lol) -- Cast the first stone (let he who is without sin ...) -- Cast a mold? Is that the right phrase for that? The kind used in ceramics or pottery? How about casting the mold that is used to pour molten metal in .. say for...

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Have you ever written a letter and sent it in the mail? Yes, quite a lot of them in years gone by. Not as many now, but when I write them, I view them as much a gift as a letter. There's something very special about either sending or receiving something written by hand. I've even been known to make it extra special by pulling out my fountain pen, selecting which ink bottle then deciding on which writing paper. While I do a lot of...

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What does NOT impress you about a person? Whatever they're saying that seems designed to do exactly that .. impress people. Has the opposite affect. Bragging Name-dropping

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Is your avatar happy... or sad? Happy Celtic design .. :)

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Hey everybody! Colt made it to Sage - want to congratulate him? Sure! It's great to hit your first big marker at AB. Congrats to you, Colt!! (and thanks for the heads up, Kewl Guy) :)

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If you were working with a big project, and get permission to publish it, and then night after night had dreams, were one certain person threaten you stop, otherwise he will ruin you, how will you react? First question: does the person you're dreaming about have any part of the project? That is, were they one of the folks you needed permission from? (Copyright, etc) If yes, and all that's in order - you're ok. Ignore the dream. If you find there's one part of the project you intend to publish that was THEIR work and you haven't gotten proper permissions in writing,...

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Do you like short or long questions? Either way is fine for me - if it's an interesting question and I think I can contribute in some way with an answer. But I don't rule out any or only select some - based on question length. It's all in the topics, phrasing, meanings .. the question!!!

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Do you ever feel a bit silly when you can't find a category suitable for your question? LOL!! Been there. Lots of categories and sub-categories and right on into sub-sub categories here. But after awhile, it begins to come together ... at least for the areas you tend to spend the most time in. Come up with a great question - go to place it - and find we all "categorize" in slightly different ways as you go searching for a home for it. lol Minus a question .....

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How do you argue against a flagging? To me, attitude is just as important as the status of the content, the flagging, etc. For example, I've had things flagged. I review it. If deserved, I just accept it - learn from it - and move on. If not deserved (in my opinion) .. then .. I can go to Feedback as others have already said ,. and talk about it with AB staff. But note that I consider that a "discussion"...

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What does lmao mean? Here's a wonderful online resource that describes itself this way: << NetLingo has thousands of definitions that explain the online world of business, technology, and communication -- including the largest collection of Internet acronyms and text messaging shorthand! >> Main page here: http://www.netlingo.com/index.cfm Have fun exploring! (And yes, lmao is there)...

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There's a hypothetical fire emergency on AB. Who or what do you save before heading for the exits? People. Definately .. all the people. No need (even if there's time left) to double back to salvage IT systems/servers as I'm sure AB has a fall back .. backup system in place .. with the whole AB database sitting safter OFF SITE as well as on. (And if not? This one fire would be enough to bring about corporate IT and finance changes on that score) Soooooo .. is the drill...

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Steak and eggs or ham and eggs? Definately steak and eggs. Steak medium rare. Eggs over easy. Thanks! :)

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Who do you get your internet through? Comcast

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Re: the White House dishes. If they were auctioned off on eBay, how much money do you think could be generated ? There are many who might want to have an authentic piece of White House China. Could it bring maybe a million bucks for charity? I honestly don't know how much they would bring in, but I think it's a fabulous idea to auction them off. I wonder what what do better .. an auction house or ebay? Again, I don't know. How many individual pieces do you suppose they have? No matter the amount, if they earmark ahead of time what the money's for .. then let the media "follow the money" and...

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My friend Bsweet has finally moved her way up to maestro level, would you like to show her a bit of love and come and congratulate her on her accomplishment? Bsweet!!! One of my favorite AB'ers!!! Hearing about this (thanks, Chief Wanbli) .. made me make a quick phone call. Happy news makes feet want to move in congratulations. So? A special guest is joining us to say "Way to go, Maestro Bsweet" by leading us all in a celebratory DANCE for you! Take it away .. with .. Bugs Bunny!! (Lots of hugs comin' your way,...

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What's your favorite wine? Give me a nice glass of chardonnay, please.

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What is your initial reaction when someone says be quiet and listen? Two ways to take the question and I've experienced both: (1) the awful kind .. sounds like a command .. probably shouted .. words said "at" me vs "to" me. No, I don't do well with that. "What? Who do you think you are?" is initial reaction. (2) the nice kind .. sounds collaborative and excited .. someone is hearing something (on radio or tv or...

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What does it mean if a cancer patient has had a couple nosebleeds within the last 24 hours, plus severe headache that just doesn't seem to go away, kidney pain? If you are a caregiver/family member/etc and the person (cancer patient) is having those symptoms? Those are not the type to try to diagnose yourself. I assume there is an ongoing medical team in place? Contact the spouse or family if you are a caregivet and let them know what's going on. If you are the person responsible, then contact the doctor's office, let them know...

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Who takes care of the aging parents in your family? Lost my father back in 1996, but my elderly mother is still living. I live 3000 miles away from her, but I'm the one responsible. I see myself as part daughter, part confidante, part advocate, part "go to person" for doctors, programs, social workers, etc as mom & we work our way through the waters of trying to find and put in place workable supports so mom can live...

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What gives you the "heebee geebees"? snakes fingernails scraping on a chalkboard the shower scene in "Psycho"

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Food fight!! Thunder Thursday returns to The AB Drive In with a free-for-all food fight! Will you stop by and share your favorite film clips of feast flinging? Lucy and Ethel start the fun: I'll let all the rest of you toss the food around. True to character, I'll instead be standing by .. ready when you all are finished .. to stock everyone back up again. How? Why with INTERMISSION time at the SNACK BAR Ten minute intermission here, so get what you need (I'll take a hot dog and a soda) then back to our cars here at the drive-in. ENJOY. :)

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What is your favorite sandwich to enjoy with tomato soup? Yet another vote here for grilled cheese sandwich. If you want to get fancy, could be grilled ham and cheese, but don't usually do that. Better yet? Stick to grilled cheese but experiment with different kinds of breads. A question back to you: ever DUNK your sandwich into your soup? LOL

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I made a list of 100 reasons why I love my boyfriend. I want to handwrite each reason in a scrap book and give it to him on Valentine's day. We haven't said I love you yet. Do you think this is a good way to tell him I love him? Or should I say in first? I think this is a beautiful and precious gift .. perfect for Valentine's Day. No matter what order things happen .. words or scrapbook. To think of this .. or spend the time to make such a thing .. speaks volumes in and of itself. He's a lucky man.

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What book or reading would you recommend for a severe case of insomnia? Re-read Dicken's "A Tale of Two Cities" or any other book you know well. That way, you can go either way .. have it "lull you and relax you" because it's familiar .. or .. have it "keep you company" because it's an old friend. Works either way. For another option, I agree with Firebrand. Try listening to audio books. Lie down. Close your...

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Does America have any soul? Absolutely.

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What is your favorite Patrick Swayze movie? The mini-series: "North and South" then "Dirty Dancing"

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How much time and effort do you spend thanking people when things work as they should? I think I'm actually pretty good on this one. Think we've talked about this. Very easy to speak up when we don't like something and often are silent when we see or experience something good. It can be literally mind changing .. spirit lifting .. to acknowledge competence .. let alone those people who go out of their way with this or that. I've seen people soooooo...

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Here's the scenario....there is a place you can visit for one day...it is a place that encourages excess..no holds barred..everything is possible/available...everything. When you return are you changed or the same or do you even visit such a place? I'd view it as a bit of water in the midst of a desert. A "one-off". In fact, I'd ask if I could bring anyone else with me. Relax. Enjoy. But in no way would I see that as "real life" or even anything I'd ever want to experience in any sort of ongoing way. If our every whim is met .. if we have no need or challenge? Why on earth would we innovate? Or...

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Who would like to join me in congratulating Barcaluv 67 for his ascension to Swami? Swami Barcaluv? Ok .. then here's a bit of ELVIS to help celebrate. If you're going to rise up, may as well keep your feet going well in BLUE SUEDE SHOES. lol CONGRATULATIONS!!! :) (and thanks for sharing the good news, Brian!)

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Would you be able to go a month without technology? No. Drop me in the wildnerness (no technology) and I'd not last very long. Would be hard enough if young or able=bodied and I'm neither of those. LOL If you mean I could stay in my house, so there was a roof over my head if not heat .. and the benefit of clothing, blankets, etc .. then I suppose my answer is "maybe" ... dependig on how much bottled water I have saved...

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I just bought some fried chicken - which piece would you like? I love dark meat. I'll take a thigh, please. Thanks! :)

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What does all of that have to do with the price of "what" in "where"? (Humor welcomed) Grew up with: What does that have to do with the price of tea in China?

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What Is/Was the hardest Subject for you at School?? Strange to say, it was history. I struggled with it and HATED it. Lots of memorizing of events and dates, then drew a few maps now and again. YUCK. Ironic given that today, I call myself a history buff, LOVE history, love DOING genealogy, family and local history, and such. "What's the story behind that" .. person, place, thing is an ongoing mantra. Also came to see...

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Who knows how to push your angry button? When someone or something threatens those who are vulnerable .. or one down in some way? Makes me angry .. and protective .. at the same time. Those who threaten ... Children. Seniors. Disabled. Animals. Could be someone I'll never in my lifetime even meet .. but yet .. what they say or do has power in my life. Example: the US President. On the "idea" front would...

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Whats the first thing that comes to mind when I say,, Picnic That sexy dance scene in the film "Picnic" with William Holden and Kim Novak --- interrupted by a very drunk and very upset older Rosalind Russell. Mid 1950s. On the other hand .. there's aways a picnic basket! Or a picnic blanket Or all the good food and wine IN the picnic basket

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Harry Longbaugh was better known by what name? The Sundance Kid Didn't know it. Had to look it up. But per usual, found a great website in the process. Here it is: http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/WWsundance.htm At the bottom of the nice article, there a photograph of him with a few other men, one of which is Robert Parker. You guess it .. Robert Parker is aka Butch Cassidy!

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I have some romance novels that are gathering dust but I'm having issues parting with them, what can I do to come to terms with getting rid of these books? I have all sorts of "stuff" too. One idea that I've used with books. (a hard one for me since I love books!) Never mind making money with them. Never mind saying how much room you'll have when they're gone. Never mind saying "there .. see what I did". LOL All ok things, btw. Just as you love your books, you also care about other people. So? Try a...

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Big Bird: Hero of children everywhere? or Pervert in a feather suit? A wonderful, tall, yellow friend. :)

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What song(s) was in the top 10 the year that you graduated from high school? Everyone else was good and gave you the top ten in the year they graduated. I'm going to give you two lists .. the top ten when I entered Senior year of high school, then the top then when I graduated. That puts us in 1969/1970. According to Billboard: entering Sr year - 1969 # 1 Aquarious/Let The Sunshine In - The 5th Dimension # 2 In The Year 2525 - Zager & Evens # 3 Get...

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Do you prefer fried chicken the next day, when it's cold? Fried chicken is great whenever we can lay our hands on it .. hot or cold .. any day of the week. :) (PS - but sitting here typing? Makes me want it to BE the next day .. and there IS a cold chicken leg sitting in my refrigerator with my name on it. lol)

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If King Kong was able to climb to the top of the Empire State Building, what prevented him from climbing over the wall on Skull Island? Part of the fine print in his contract that he coudn't climb over any walls that were on islands that had names that start with an "S". No stunt doubles were available in the time frame they needed. Oh well .. best to just work with it in the storyline then. :)

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Who here can relate when people comment on ur answer negatively and they dont have an answer of their own they just want to judge u on what ur answer is. Does this ever happen to u and how does that make u feel? Unfortunately, it's a whole lot easier for some people to be negative than to be either positive or give constructive criticism (the good and helpful and respectful kind that will help you). The latter two take time and energy. Being negative doesn't take a lot of thought or care. It's just flung out "stuff". Best advice I can give you? (1) these kinds of folks...

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Can you name a famous nickname of a car, ship or plane? "Mighty Mo" for the warship: USS Missouri Check out this list of warship nicknames: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_warships_by_nickname

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Did your grandfather ever take you fishing? Yes! And he taught me how to dig up nightcrawlers. Carried those with us in a coffee can. I made him put them on the hook for me at first .. and even caught fish .. but then made him get the fish off the hook. Finally could put the worm on myself. Never did get any good at getting the fish off though. Then he taught me how to scale thema and all that "afterwards stuff"....

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Rate you sense of humor. 1-10 10 being the best. Between an 8 and a 9. Nobody's perfect, so forget a ten. lol I do believe that in the mix of things we need to be ok in this world, a sense of humor is right up there. Laughter is, indeed, strong medicine.

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Pecan Pie or Lemon Pie? Lemon, please! :)

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Whitney Houston or Tina Turner? Tina Turner She's shown us that talent and making good business decisions about where/how you use it are but two parts of a much larger equation. Both women have had their share of domestic "issues" in their personal life. However, Tina dealt came out the other end and went on to give the world DECADES of her spirit and music and soul. She also reached a measure of...

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What fuels your compassion? I've just read through 11 answers. I also read your comment on one of them that said: << Love, understanding, perspective and compassion can work together not only for the betterment of all but it fosters wisdom as well. >> Any and all of the 11 answers work. Each "fuels compassion". For me, the answer is something like this: I believe during our time on...

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Would you please save me a seat? Absolutely! Do you like to sit up close .. midway .. or in the far back See you there! :)

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Do you hate calling "Help Desks"? This is one of those questions that hits .. right away .. and I knew you would have a lot of answers to it. You know, I think, that I love tracing back the family history. Well, our ancestors had "no clue" what a "help desk" was! This is one of our modern ... er ... social set-ups ... one modern version of customer service after the fact .. our way of well .. getting...

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Have you ever given yourself or someone else an enema? (long answer - even though I didn't start out thinking it would be!) Many years ago, I worked as a nurse's aide in an extended care facility. I gave lots of enemas to elderly people. While many say "eeeewwwww", I can remember so clearly how important it was to have a calm, soothing, understanding person around who was ok to do this ... and the help and relief it gave to...

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If you are old enough to remember drive-ins, what was the name of the drive-in that you went to most of the time? (Mine was the Sheridan Drive-in) Is it awful that I can't remember the name of it? I do remember we had to drive 21 miles to get to it. And I DEFINATELY remember those wonderful flipping hot dogs and marching cups of soda .. all telling us to hit the snack bar during the Intermission. lol

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Who took the last photo of you? Was it a good photo? My uncle over the holidays. But I much prefer to be behind the camera than in front of it. I loved taking both informal people shots and things like the table (just before we all sat down, etc)

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___________ship. What comes to mind? Friendship Clipper ship Entrepreneurship

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Hey, one and all....Come join me in stripping... JuJuBee of her level 69 title! Oh, I mean congratulate her on advancing to Guru :) YEEEEEEEEEEE-HAW!!!!!!! Is this a big day for you or WHAT??!!??!!?? Lots of congrats and lots of hugs .. coming your way! :)

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What is the best way to find out who your ancestors are? To learn of your family history, always start with yourself then slowly and carefully work your way back in time .. to your parents .. then grandparents .. etc. Get yourself some free genealogy forms that can help you organize the information you're learning. Think in terms of "evidence", "facts", "sources". Some sources are better than others. Learn...

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Honey Nut Cheerios or regular cheerios? Yum - bring on the Honey Nut Cheerios! :)

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Do "door-to-door" salesman still exist? Yes. Every so often one or two people will come to the door offering to shampoo my carpets for free. I now know to ask if they are selling Kirby vacuum cleaners. Answer is yes 95% of the time. Only once was it a competing vacuum cleaner offer. (I actually LOVE Kirby vacuum cleaners. The thing is I bought one in the past. They're good. They last forever. So stop coming by to...

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Charles Emerson Winchester or Frank Burns, who was better? Frank was too whiney (or however you spell that) Mark me down for Charles Emerson Winchester. At least he had some hobbies and interests. Of course, if Frank is out - where does that leave Hot Lips? LOL

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When you hear a newly published author's name, what questions about him/her come into your mind? Beyond the name of the new author? 1) What book did they just publish - what genre - brief description of what it's about 2) Baby bio of the newly published writer. (assuming by newly published you mean this is their first book) Why this genre? Or why that setting? Or why this story? Something from the writer that tells us why this story needed to be told - and why by them. ...

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Are you one of those people that like to hear the truth, or someone that cannot handle the truth? I prefer the truth - whatever that may be. Trying to find out what's up or later learning what "was" up is what's crazy-making. Note there's no law that says "the truth" has to be something delivered or shared in a mean-spirited way. In fact, it can be shared in a very supportive way. We "trust" special people in our lives to always be...

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How would you feel if someone randomly started using your avatar on AB? (Assuming you uploaded one) 1) like someone stole something minus permission 2) like there had been identity theft 3) like other AB'ers would now get confused about who they were speaking with. Our avatars and IDs .. then the body of words we submit .. are our "credibility". Would be very confusing to figure out who to "trust" virtually if two personalities with two different identies,...

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If it's worth fighting for, isn't it worth dying for? Think you need a huge, wide SCALE to answer this one. Dying is a pretty big thing! "Fighting for" can mean all sorts of things. If those are on a scale where we can think about what's "worth" something .. to what degree .. then we've got something. I might fight for something, but then say .. nope .. stakes getting too high for "that" .. and walk....

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Do you think that once we get to level 100 there should be an added benefit? What would be a reasonable benefit? (long answer) Does anyone, at any level, currently have the ability to give a +6 to a question? If not - that's one thing for the list. For that matter, since the site and community has grown over time ... and the pure NUMBERS needed to advance at higher levels is somewhat staggering? Maybe the points need to be evaluated again. What was likely a nice bell curve view of the world...

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I've just answered a question that was asked a year ago even though it was in the latest q&a section. Does anybody check the date?? I will from now on. Ooopsie!! (Long Answer) The date isn't what's important. What's important is the question itself. All questions (and their answers and comments) are sitting in what a huge AB database. At any time, you or I or anyone can run a keyword search here to access the "body of knowledge" that exists. A very valuable resource!! In fact, there's a whole bunch of UNANSWERED...

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What pharmacy do you use? Long's Drugstore

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When I say Rumplestiltskin, you say ______________ When I say Rumplestiltskin, you say ... .. Gesundheit!!! In fact, can you believe this is actually included - with a definition - in a medical dictionary? http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=16120 LOL!!

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To err is human, to really screw things up you need ______ (be imaginative please) To err is human, to really screw things up you need ... ... just a little more time. Oh dear. That's not too positive, IS it? Sheesh! Ok .. let's try it again. To really screw things up you need ... ... a screwdriver? Oh boy .. not doing real well here! Ok, last one. To really screw things up you need .. ... a yo-yo bird in charge of things with power but...

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Do you think you know your snack food? Take this test and see, I only got 4 out of 10 right. No cheating, just try to guess the right answer. Er ... got a score of 4 out of 10. Whoa!!! :) Some interesting questions and answers though. Thanks for that. Meanwhile? Best stick to eating snack foods rather than answering rational questions about them. LOL

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Have you ever tried to answer all the questions in the top 1,000 all-time most popular AB questions? Uuuhhhhh, no. lol Wonder how many of those 1000 I've already answered? (No, not going to go search through pages of answers to find out) I follow the link and went to page 40 .. just to see what the questions were like for number 990s .. and 1000. They're in the 180 points per question range. Interesting. But for my day to day of it? Think I'd rather look for...

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What reaction will those around you witness, when you have hit your threshold of too spicy? Who knew our eyes or mouth could open that wide .. until we eat something .. THAT ... HOT!!! Breathing changes. What, are we dogs? If we breathe in and out faster we'll cool off our mouths? LOL Meanwhile.. reach for water when I know it probably should be bread or crackers first. So I do both ... All that, as my eyes water and any clogged sinuses are well and duly cleared! :)

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Do you usually wear jewelry? Yes. Ring, watch and a silver necklace for day to day of it. Have just ordered one of those medical tags to wear on a chain so guess that'll be an "inside, not showing" bit I'll add when that comes in. A new definition of "personal jewelry"! lol I wear other things (pins, necklaces, bracelets, etc) when going out .. some just because ... and some that are...

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Have you ever seen an old man crying? Many times. For several different reasons. Tears of joy are a joy to behold. Tears of frustration or grief or loss are difficult and often heart-breaking. Meaning, in my view, it's all the more important to be there .. providing the "safe territory" where it's ok to let the tears fall. Then, before moving back to regular times, give a warm, reassuring hug that tells...

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Do you take the time to let fellow Answerbaggers know when they've asked a good question or given a good answer? This is a biggie, gtravels. I try to do just that. Way too easy to speak up about bad or negative things and let the good ones slide on by. (Just look at our newspapers & magazines .. and that way because of what "we" buy!) So? Whenever and wherever we can, it's GREAT to speak up when we see character, energy, quality, time, random acts, support, knowledge,...

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When you were a kid. Was there A Thing in Grandma's house that you still remember? Oh yes! Grandma!! In a white apron .. that had both bottom and top .. with big pockets .. that always seemed to have the most amazing things in them. She did everything with that apron. Wipe my tears with it. Carry garden vegetables from the back into the house inside it. She was short, stout and had her hair wrapped around the top of her head. She often had bits of flour on her face....

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Anyone ever seen a dancing baby in real life? And why is there no Ally McBeal section? Dancing baby? Nope, but I remember the digital one that ran around on tv very well. LOL If you go from this category for Television Shows .. down yet another level to this: http://www.answerbag.com/c_view/2367 That's for television shows with a title that starts with A-H. So you could put Ally McBeal questions there. If you think there would / could / are a lot of Ally McBeal...

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From which seeds is tahini made? I'm answering because I had no idea what tahini was. Saw that three people had already said sesame seeds. So? Learned tahini is a "thick paste made of ground sesame seeds". http://www.epicurious.com/tools/fooddictionary/entry?id=4867 (who knew?) +5 to your question just for making me learn what tahini is. LOL

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Who was the wife of Leofric, Earl of Mercia? Godgifu, aka Lady Godiva. http://encyclopedia.jrank.org/LAP_LEO/LEOFRIC_d_1057_.html

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Silky Sheets or Flannel Sheets? Flannel bed sheets in cold weather months. High thread count cotton otherwise.

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After right clicking and saving clip art, how do I upload this and use it on my emails? It depends on where you were on the internet (what site) when you did that right click then saved clip art. The big thing to know is copyright status. Just because it's online, doesn't mean it's in the public domain to use however you like. Head back to the site and look for Terms of Use so you know what you can or can't do with things others have published on their...

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How do you think they're gonna do the New Year glasses for 2010? Well, maybe they'll have to have the one be over our noses so those two 0's can be over each eye. But, the left side number (the 2) will have to extend OUT to the left of our heads! lol Only other choice I see .. and this'll be true for all the years WITHOUT two 0's in them .. is to have regular glasses and all the numbers are centered and on TOP of the actual part over...

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What's the point of giving points to a question if your not going to answer it/comment on answers? Giving points to a question is a way to say "this is a good question". May not have an answer for it. May not have any comments for others who wrote answers. But I believe the question adds a good question to the AB database and has the potential to: -- make people think -- bring in answers that will in turn make people think, or feel, or be entertained.

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We're having a New Year's Eve Fun Fest @ The AB Drive In! Today, we are looking for movies with babies of course (any genre)! Will you share your favorites? Our first film is taken from 3 Men and a Baby & the sequel: "Bringing Up Baby" - 1938 Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant And the leopard, of course! Enjoy the trailer. In classic black & white. :)

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Which issues of magazines or newspapers have you saved? Several years worth of genealogy magazines here. A few history magazines. Some clipped entertainment, travel, food or organizing articles from this or that magazine. Some scrapbooking articles. Several computer magazines. A bunch of writing magazines. Some digital photography articles clipped out. Now I've started picking up science magazines. Wait .. can't take it. Lots...

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Did I do something wrong, Officer? Absolutely not. Just tapping you on the shoulder to help us out with our next fundraising drive. We need you to stand out at the road side near our Fire Station holding one of our big, black boots .. and collect money from passing cars. (Officer taps pen on ticket pad) Now .. you don't have any objections to helping out us this coming saturday, do you? :)

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What is your Social IQ? Take the quiz. Looks like Perfectly Polite .. edging into Cautiously Courteous. Had 4 As and 2 Bs. But I really didn't like any of the answers for that second questions about the aunt going on yet another diet. Someone should ask that as an AB question: A relative tells you they're starting yet another diet. What do you say in return? :)

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So, you planning on killing a few brain cells on New Years Eve? Can't afford to. I've got so few of them to begin with! LOL

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What is the show inuyasha about? what is death note about? i already watch bleach and naruto and i want to explore new shows. InuYasha is available in both manga and anime form. I've never read the manga but have watched a ton of the anime episodes (and I'm still not finished!). Wonderful tales. I'll give a few spins about the series: (1) take a modern Japanese schoolgirl (Kagome) and send her back and back and back in time. Have her meet up with Inu Yasha there, a fellow who's half...

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Who designed Regent's Park in London? The story of the land begins with Henry VIII who laid it out as a hunting ground. http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/regents_park/about.cfm However, there were LOTS of changes over time on that land .. from who owned it to how it was used (Cromwell sold it off at one point, for example).. from 1600s up to early 1800s .. when the architect John Nash comes along and the story shifts to what...

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What was Humphrey Bogart's last film? "The Harder They Fall" in 1956. What a career this man had!! The acting credits at the Internet Movie Database go from 1930 through 1956. Some awful flicks, but many more powerful ones .. like Casablanca. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000007/

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Out with the old and in with the new. Are you happy this is the last day of 2008? Most folks review the last 365 days on the last day of a year. 2008 has certainly been a challenging year for most .. and yet, holds some promise of hope beneath all the extraordinary challenges. Both in extreme measures. But I also faced some personal medical challenges here in 2008 and I'm grateful simply to "be here" to be talking about what's good, bad or...

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Where can I donate a bunch of books, but get a tax write off for it? I'd add a few options to the two already here. You've already heard two good options: (1) your local library (2) non-profits with thrift stores such as Goodwill or Salvation Army Here are some more ideas: First: assess what you've got. a) What KIND of books you're talking about. Are any of them in specialized knowledge areas (all math books or all history...

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I am 14 years old and want to start collecting comic books any idea on which ones i should collect P.S I will only consider buying superheroe comics that even includes batman I saw in a comment here that you're not really interested in comic book collecting as an investment, but rather, you want to go hunting (and collecting) of some good superhero stories to enjoy. You won't need "best quality grade" books to do that. So, that opens up some potential sources, that I'll get to in just a moment. In addition, you're looking for...

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Any particular food cravings lately? Absolutely the wrong season, but seeing blueberries? Makes me want a nice, sweet, juicy nectarine ... or .. several (ok ... lots of) Bing cherries. Another thing I'm craving .. haven't had it in over a year .. is likely on my mind because I'll be meeting up with some folks next weekend (yet another holiday meet up) .. at "The Spaghetti Factory". That means not only...

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Where can one obtain the Presidential gold dollars? Are they in general circulation? I haven't seen any and when I ask at the bank, they always say they don't have them. Wow - five answers so far, yet zero points for your question! Can't take it! +5 Ok, now with that said, others have already given you the url to various parts of the US Mint website. Those Presidential dollar coins are being created and released over time .. much the same way those US state quarters came out as a few a year. If you want them uncirculated, etc for a coin...

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Is it ok to rate a question as helpful if you feel it is wrong that it has a minus score? I do. Not just because it's been DR'd. But because it's a perfectly ok question that's been DR'd. So I plus it if I run into it. Good question to bring up here. :)

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What is the most comforting thing about a good relationship? Knowing both you and they can truly just "be yourself" (full trust - and valued for who you really are) and "be there" for each other, no matter what.

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Is cottage cheese a side dish? what would you eat this with? Yes and no. LOL Actually, I see it as several different things: (1) a side dish on its own (2) an ingredient inside another dish you're making .. like say .. seafoam salad. (3) on it's own as the main thing for a lunch. Add some pineapple (wedges or crushed) stirred in .. then maybe a roller or English muffin or slice of bread and YUM .. good to go. Good stuff. :)

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Do they sell "collectible" thimbles representing each state? (I want to collect something small but not those mini spoons) I've got shotglasses. Glass ones. Pewter ones. Another idea is pewter medallions or commemoratives. Are you driving or flying? If driving, see if you can't get a photo of each "Welcome to ____" state road sign. If you go with thimbles, do you think you'll go for metal or porcelain?

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Which famous architect designed the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo? Frank Lloyd Wright http://www.pbs.org/flw/buildings/imperial/imperial.html

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Will everyone please forgive me for not posting or answering comments ? I cannot get anything to post this evening . May I thank you in advance ? Or in a group? Thank you. I hear you. It was awful here earlier. No comments would "stick". Keep fighting the river .. trying four or five or six times. Finally just took a break then came back. Been running ok here now. Hope you did the same.

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What family recipes do you make this time of year? Do you modify them so that they're healthier? There are lots of recipes for different kinds of German cookies .. handwritten in a book and on cards .. in my maternal grandmother's book. However, I'm not a "baker", so they're family recipes that I value (and have here to scan and preserve) but won't bake. One of my sisters plans to try some or all of them and will likely modify them some. LOTS of butter...

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It is Sixty B's Birthday today! Who'd like to stop by and wish her lots of happiness and success in 2009? HURRAY!!! Happy, Happy Birthday!! In fact, here's a REGGAE way of sayin' it. Only thing is, you have to pretend your name is Cherry instead of SixtyB or your real name. LOL But hey .. just take it as another nickname, sit back and enjoy the birthday greeting. Happy, happy birthday, Sixty! (And well done, Browndog for sending out the news)

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Hey fellow ABers! We have reached the 5,000,000 answers milestone! Would you like to congratulate all of us who have made this possible? Excellent news! How about a collective thank you, congrats and HURRAY for all here who spend their time .. typing line by line by line .. answer upon answer upon answer. Helpful answers. Thoughtful answers. Knowledgeable answers. Entertaining answers. (Ok, so some not ok answers too that wind up flagged .. but let's just hope those were, are and will be a small minority of total...

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I know we are not one-size-fits-all people. However, you have one magic gift you can bestow on everyone..but it must be the same gift and cannot be adjusted according to the recipient. For family/friends/the whole world..what is that magic gift? The capability/capacity to love

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Which way did he go? Two Answers: (1) "He went that-a-way" or (2) See video for Johnny Horton (1959) to answer you .. "North .. to Alaska" :)

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In which year was the first Miss World contest held? Looks like Suby's already answered with 1951, place, first winner, etc. I'll just toss in this website: http://www.pageant.com/archive/world.html

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How do you come to terms with your emotions? I've learned to give myself two big things (the same things I give to others as a given, but had to learn to do for myelf): TIME and PERMISSION TO FEEL THEM. No matter if good, bad or indifferent, it takes time to really know what the heck we're really feeling. So taking time is key. It also allows me to engage the "rest of me" WITH those emotions .. an important step....

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Have you ever competed for points with a friend on AB? Uhhhhh ... no. :)

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KayJ lost14.6 and gained a COAT is our newest Maestro, start up the band and let's prepare a feast. She can splurge it's her big day, what are you bringing? I'm delighted to send hearty congratulations! I've brought some music. I know it's December, but we'll put ourselves elsewhere with this version of "April Showers" from Mel Torme. Also brought some fresh flowers to add a bit of color and lovely scent to the room. KayJ - HURRAY for YOU!!!!! Cog - thanks for the shout out!

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Would anyone else like to congratuale Mrs. Cleaver for making it to Sage? Hurray for Mrs Cleaver!!! Ok, in your honor .. and since you "are" Mrs Cleaver after all .. let's go classic to celebrate. Here's a Kellogg's cereal commercial that has everything we need for a SAGE celebration: -- Clark Kent - aka Superman - aka George Reeves -- Tony the Tiger - who is gggggrrrrreat of course Enjoy two vintage friends - and perhaps a cereal...

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What are some of your favorite name brand products (any type) that your parents also used? Have you tried others only to return to the 'old standby'? (I would love to read your experiences.) Welch's grape jelly Skippy peanut butter Starkist tuna Campbell's soups Morton salt Oscar Meyer Weiners (hot dogs) Saltine crackers Ritz crackers Pillsbury flour Oreo cookies Hershey's chocolate bars & kisses Planters peanuts Clorox bleach Comet cleanser Pledge Palmolive dish soap Dove hand soap Crayola crayons Vick's Vap-o-rub Q-Tips Kleenex ...

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Who was the first Tudor King of England? Maverick has already answered with Henry Tudor aka Henry VII. I'll chime in with some urls for anyone who wants to follow up on him or the Tudor line. For Henry VII: http://tudorhistory.org/henry7/ Or start at the main page and see all the many nooks and crannies at this huge Tudor History site: http://tudorhistory.org Or take a look here re: Tudor England: ...

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Sidelines or in the game? Two ways to go on this: (1) Literally. Used to say in the game, but now physical disability issues would get in the way. So would have to change to a sidelines answer. But only if I can lead cheers or something. (2) Not take it literally. Make it all about living and life itself. Then? Yup .. I'm in the game .. all the way!!! :)

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What was the last thing somebody else chose for you? Sat here like a dufus trying to come up with an answer. Clearly, I do a lot of my own choosing! LOL Then, DUH .. it's the holidays. So yes, any Christmas present would answer the question. One example I'll share? Chosen for me? A book called "Posters of World Wars I and II". It's one of the Dover Publications books if anyone's familiar with them. Has...

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Have you ever thought about who your hurting or judging by your answers? (long answer) I try to think about things from lots of angles .. and indeed, there are times (depending on the question) when my brain is leading the way .. or when my heart is leading the way .. or my funny bone. But in all cases, this is a computer. Many of us have probably been online long enough to know three basic things: (1) there is a thing called netiquette and it's as...

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Who do u like better goofy or tigger? Bouncing Tigger. :)

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DA BEN DAN is now a Swami! Would you like to join me for a Swami party in his honor? Congratulations my friend! :D Absolutely! Congratulations, DBD .. DA BEN DAN. SWAMI, SWAMI, SWAMI, SWAMI, SWAMI!!!!! Enjoy your celebration. :) And if you hear hands clapping? It's ok. You don't have an ear problem. It's just all of US applauding your achievement. :)

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Who played Michael Chamberlain in the 1988 movie "Evil Angels"? Sam Neill .. playing opposite Meryl Streep. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094924/

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Eartha Kitt has passed away at 81. What is your special memory of this wonderful lady? First things to mind: -- sexy -- singing "Santa Baby" -- GREAT as Catwoman Here's a news story about her .. a project a couple of years ago .. and a bit of bio info too. Interesting stuff. And a good, long career. Ever heard her sing in French? Wonderful and silky. Over 40 years in the business. :)

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My friend Biggesfour has just reached the level Maestro, would you help me congratulate him? I must have been living under a rock or something, but I've just recently begun to discover some of your questions. Great questions! So we don't know each other very well at the moment, but looking foward to changing that. Congratulations!!! Enjoy your celebration. :)

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Everybody's all time favorite animal - ALF - has made it to Sagedom!!! Please join me in wishing him a Christmas congratulations!!!!!!! H_U_R_R_A_Y for ALF!!! Congratulations on reaching Level 50. Well done. :)

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Hey everyone at Answerbag, we finally got our name in the New York Times! Yes! Will you check it out? Interesting, Chris. I noticed it's in the context of free, online technical help. So if anyone checks out AB from that article, it'll likely be those looking for "techie" Q&A. But yes .. it's the New York Times .. even if just tip of the iceberg re: what AB is. One bit of "good press" at a time. :) Nice catch. Thanks.

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Merry Christmas what did you eat? Pork roast, baked potatoes with cream/chives, green beans & bacon pieces, corn, Waldorf salad (love those apples), assorted olives, wheat rolls, wine, water. (time goes by) Homemade apple cake and coffee for desert. Usually, it's a turkey dinner for Thanksgiving and either ham or beef roast for Christmas. So pork roast was a change. It turned out tender and good.

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SO, here we are knocking on the door of 2009. Does anyone remember the big Y2K bug? Did you actually stock up on canned food and do all that other "precautionary" measures? I remember Y2K and no, was too busy working extra hours and such "in case" any clients had any IT / computer issues to spend any time buying personal supplies, etc. :)

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Do you own any Western Wear? Boots, Hat? I've got a hat. I looked at a lot of boots several years ago when on a business trip. (Was in Texas) Almost bought a pair. Finally found what I wanted .. got measured .. then they were OUT of my size! Never did buy a pair and don't think I could easily manage getting boots on and off now. But I still think of those soft, pointed toe boots I "almost" got. :)

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Are you anti organ donor? No. I think it's an excellent program. I'm glad it's now possible to safely share organs after we die so others can benefit from them. Who knows but that one day we ourselves may find ourselves on the other side of the question and be in need of an organ ourselves. We'll be glad of donors and their gift of life .. literally.

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What food did your Mom cook better than anyone else? -- Homemade applesauce (the golden brown color - none of that "white stuff" like you find in jars at the store) -- Bread and butter pickles -- Red rasberry jam (I picked a TON of those berries and luckily got to eat a bunch along the way BEFORE they got to mom in her kitchen ..) -- Chocolate chip cookies

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Have you ever gotten a pet for Christmas? My beautiful cocker spaniel when I was a kid. Taffy colored. Named her: Taffy. :) The sweetest eyes in the entire world.

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One fine morning I went up the hill and___________________. said: "Wow .. what a beautiful view from up here!" :)

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Would it be great if AB would allow you to award 100 points to a couple of people on your friends list at Christmas time, as a little gift? LOL - I suddenly had images of little red and green AB gift bags! Cute!! :) Ok, ok ... not possible as we speak. So holiday visits to Profile pages and drive-by points will have to do the trick. :)

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Are you a 'Merry Christmas, everyone' kind of person this year or a 'Bah humbug' sort? Merry Christmas! :)

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What music video should we listen to today? Ok, so I'm stuck on the holidays! lol Here's Celine Dion with "Happy Christmas"

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So... Where do we go from here? Onward and upward. :)

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What is your most favorite way of celebrating just being alive? Paying attention ... Life is too short NOT to do so. Celebrating by: Embracing life. Saying "yes" to it. In as many moments as we can ..

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Is everything all set for tomorrow? Eeerrrr .. no. Eeerrrr .. yes. Eeerrrr .. no. Um, let's just assume "yup" and roll with it. :)

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Do you think that $7 to deliver 50 pounds of food to hungry families this Christmas is a good investment? As charities go, I'd not heard of this one. But I like that dollars contributed translate into goods and services given to those who need it. There's a disclosure section at the site showing 83% of money goes into services. 14% into fundraising. Just 3% into management, saleries, etc. From what I can see, I feel comfortable with them. There's a web site and reports you...

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If someone said hi to you who you didnt quite know so well, would you say hi back to them even if you where clueless to who they where Absolutely. :) Hi there! (and smile)

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