http://www.answerbag.com/profile/393516 New Answerbag answers from palmagma Tue, 29 May 2012 19:37:51 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 19:37:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8519723 If this is the New Answerbag, I will leave. How about you?<br /><br />Must say Jim, I feel the the same. Don't know who or what's to blame. Let's all sign off till 2010 And see if it's improved by then, Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:23:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8519723 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8519680 Is it just me or do you think 'ClothesHangerBag' when you look at our new logo?<br /><br />Let's call version 4: “Answerhanger”. (dropped on us all like a clanger.!) Were it now up to me, I'd change 4 back to 3. Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:06:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8519680 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8519338 Should the U.S. Legalize Marijuana?<br /><br />I've just been allowed to vote YES twice!!! Who designed this voting system/ Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:10:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8519338 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8519334 Should the U.S. Legalize Marijuana?<br /><br />Read Misha Glenny's 2008 paperback: "McMafia". Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:08:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8519334 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8507946 Thailand's coast disappears as sea level rises. How did the conspirators behind the Global Warming 'hoax' trick the ocean into doing this?<br /><br />Jim - when I tried the original link this morning (10 DEC 2009) it showed other news and ads; but needed a search to locate what you cited: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20091207/sc_afp/unclimatewarmingasiaseaerosion_20091207083734 Here is a quote: &quot;She is one of 25 million people... Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:13:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8507946 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8499447 Why do I have to edit my question 5 times before it remembers the link or doesn't it remember the link at all sometimes?<br /><br />Good question. The Answerbag server seems particularly reluctant to accept linkage URLs if they are entered with the first submission of a new question. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I usually have to edit any new question for which a link is needed before... Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:19:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8499447 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8459193 I have a mild cold. Not the flu or anything serious. Any remedies?<br /><br />Take more Vitamin C - this works for me :) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - On regular days (no sign of a cold) you need about 1,500 mg. (e.g. say three 500 mg chewable tablets with breakfast) If you feel a cold coming on, take this with every meal. - - -... Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:22:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8459193 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8456246 Stories of 'immaculate conceptions' in various forms abound in two religions I know of. What are your thoughts on the concept of 'immaculate conception'?<br /><br />The idea probably arose as a way of trying to protect unmarried pregnant daughters from the wrath of society. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 06:29:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8456246 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8448810 Swiss leader calls for Jewish cemetery ban. How far should the Christian majority go in stripping the rights of other religions?<br /><br />What the Christian Democratic People&#039;s Party is asking for is a ban on separate Muslim and Jewish cemeteries. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This all seems unnecessarily confrontational to me, but apparently it&#039;s being done to attract right wing... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:51:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8448810 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8448622 Breaking news: Tiger and Elan are working things out. Are you glad to see this? Please click on link to get a photo of them! Please have a sense of humor before opening this link!!!!!<br /><br />Elin Maria Pernilla Could never be a Tiger killer. She&#039;s simply the kind of a spouse Who likes to look after her house. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:30:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8448622 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8440723 In view of the (sometimes overlooked) roles played in Afghanistan by international organized crime cartels operating in both the opium and arms trades, is any US troop surge to combat religious extremists (Taliban) an unwise expenditure of life and money?<br /><br />Please flag this question as a duplicate! Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:34:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8440723 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8440081 What was the last song that you kept repeating in your mind over and over?<br /><br />Right now it&#039;s the background song to the video in this question about dolphins: http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8434338 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:12:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8440081 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8433844 Can anyone help me translate a spanish paragraph to english? need help asap<br /><br />Go to: http://www.translate.google.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You can translate into and out of dozens of languages on this website and it&#039;s all for free. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:41:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8433844 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8433717 Gosh, do you think Tiger will be able to afford a $164 fine?<br /><br />Just think: One hundred, sixty four! Could this make Tiger sad and poor? Will Mr. Woods go out and beg? Or sign and sell off one tee peg? Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:27:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8433717 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8433183 Do men succumb to temptation more than women where beer is concerned? (See the Ad in the Link)<br /><br />First Class Suby! You have a way of . . . . (how should we put this?) sniffing out, putting your finger on, and brilliantly illustrating life&#039;s most fundamental questions. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:20:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8433183 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8431950 Can anyone make up a poem about the problem of judgement and justice<br /><br />Judgments about homicide Might well be less screwed up today. Since juries can at last decide To base their say on DNA. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:00:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8431950 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8428414 Do you know any good poems about Trains?..Or Nursery Rhymes?<br /><br />There was a man who fancied that By driving good and fast He&#039;d get his car across the line Before the train came past. He&#039;d miss the engine by an inch And make the driver sore. There was a man who fancied that. There isn&#039;t any more . . . . . . . . ... Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:24:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8428414 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8415351 What do science and music have in common?<br /><br />Both require detailed measurement. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Science advances as its findings are quantified. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Musical harmony is a complexity of mathematical ratios, and musical rhythm a complexity of... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:08:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8415351 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8414294 The Swiss are voting on whether to ban the building of minarets, against a background of criticism from rights groups. Switzerland (population 7.5 million) has 400,000 Muslims and just 4 minarets across the country. Your thoughts?<br /><br />It seems I was wrong to think the Swiss had enough sense to reject this piece of religious discrimination. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The latest news is that the results are in and that the vote is in favour of the ban on minarets. ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:17:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8414294 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8414209 What did the cow say to the alien?<br /><br />Moo! mooo! mooooo! mooooooo? (= Was that good for you too?) Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:06:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8414209 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8405613 Would you kill for money if you know you could get away with it<br /><br />You mean could I be persuaded to sign up voluntarily for any section of the armed forces? Probably not. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:30:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8405613 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8404281 A question For who has read the Old Testment, New testament and quran....When I read them, i feel that they all came from the same source...Almost the same way of telling a story..the same parables are usually used ....etc... thoughts?<br /><br />At the root of the Quran and the Bible is the story of Moses, who acquired unquestionable authority by preaching: &ldquo;There is only one God. He speaks only to me. Kill anyone who disagrees.&rdquo; - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - By means of this... Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:34:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8404281 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8390130 How do you un-indocrinate yourself?<br /><br />Spend a few evenings enjoying the DVD &quot;The Story of India&quot; by Michael Wood. http://www.pbs.org/thestoryofindia/ This gives a pleasant mind-broadening perspective on many of the world&#039;s oldest cultural legacies. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:48:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8390130 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8390070 What makes us tired when we eat large amounts?<br /><br />Blood gets diverted to your digestive system to absorb nutrients from the food you consumed. This leaves much less blood available to supply energy to other parts of your body (including your brain). Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:36:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8390070 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8382242 How World War II wasn’t won. Were you aware of the actual history of the push into Germany? See LINK:<br /><br />Lieutenant General Devers Was very very clever. So Ike should have said: Fine! Go to it. Cross the Rhine.&rdquo; Had that been done in 44, We might have seen a shorter war, And none would have had to indulge In that damned Battle of the Bulge. ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:46:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8382242 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8374483 Why should we beware of low-flying butterflies?<br /><br />All low-flying creatures can crash. And bang! - into me they might smash. Who knows what pain might be felt? If a crash happened below my belt. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:45:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8374483 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8349891 Palestine would like the occupied eastern side of Jerusalem as its capital; but Israel claims all of this territory for itself, despite disapproval by the USA, EU & Britain. What realistic practical move might President Obama make to try to resolve this?<br /><br />Have just located an interesting website: http://ramallahonline.com/ (&quot;news from occupied Palestine&quot;) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - One suggestion mentioned here is the idea of a threefold federation &ndash; Israel, Palestine and Jordan. ... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:04:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8349891 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8344185 What is the longest you've gone on a Vegan diet?<br /><br />The method I used to quite smoking was described in an answer posted in June 2008 to this question: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/293289 It certainly works - all you need is a small pair of scissors! Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:22:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8344185 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8331872 Did people ever live at the Tower of London?<br /><br />The tower&#039;s primary function was a fortress, royal palace, and prison - particularly for high status and royal prisoners, many of whom didn&#039;t usually live there for very long! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The tower was also used as a prison for German... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:40:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8331872 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8320857 Is religion used to control people?<br /><br />One of the most chilling examples is the way in which Moses (Torah, Old Testament &amp; Quran) exerted absolute control over the tribes of Israel by convincing them that there was only one God, and that the only person this Deity spoke to was Moses. Anyone who disagreed with this was to... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:01:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8320857 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8308153 Our incredibly helpful and wise friend Galeanda is now an "Illuminati" on AB. Would you like to join me in congratulating her? Definitely deserved, well done!<br /><br />Congratulations Galeanda! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What better day for a fireworks display! * * * * * * * * %%%%%%%%%%%%% ^^^^^^^^ ************* Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:10:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8308153 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8300103 Brooksley Born, former Chair of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission, warned Congress of the need to regulate over-the-counter derivatives 10 years before the 2008 financial meltdown. Isn't it about time (2009) to regulate as she suggested?<br /><br />Yes, such regulation is now (NOV 2009) still dangerously overdue! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan admits he was wrong about the need for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives market transpency and regulation. - - -... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:31:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8300103 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8282530 What is the origin of the phrase "Luke-warm?"<br /><br />The word lukewarm has a long and respectable history, going right back to the 14th century. The adjective luke sems to be an alternative form of lew, Old English hleow, which meant &#039;tepid&#039;. http://www.askoxford.com/asktheexperts/faq/aboutwordorigins/lukewarm Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:14:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8282530 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8276646 If all the purebred dog breeds were allowed to hybridize freely would they eventually evolve back into wolves?<br /><br />It is possible that breeds of large dogs (e.g. Wolfhound, Irish Setter) would not choose to mate much with very small dogs (e.g. Chihuahua, Pekingese). The result in the wild could be divergence by size which could be further accelerated by any environmental change that favoured large... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:26:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8276646 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8263914 If you brush your teeth well immediately after eating anything, will plaque still build up?<br /><br />Brushing your teeth well after eating anything is an excellent way of reducing or practically eliminating dental cavities. You should still get your teeth cleaned professionally about once every two years if you can keep this up. Otherwise get your teeth cleaned annually. - - - - - - -... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:55:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8263914 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8248818 Its a pleasure to ride a Motorcycle all out in the open? Helmets do interfere with the enjoyment of the activity! Why Can't we cancel the law that makes wearing of helmets by motorcyclists compulsory?<br /><br />Just take that noisy old motor off the bike, Suby. Grownups can usually ride push-bikes helmet-free. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:21:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8248818 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8240021 Our incredibly helpful and wise friend Galeanda is now an "Illuminati" on AB. Would you like to join me in congratulating her? Definitely deserved, well done!<br /><br />Absolutely awesome Galeanda! Your patient attention to detail is truly appreciated. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Level 100 in just 31 months! Wow! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Move over Marge Simpson. Galeanda is soon going to make it... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:52:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8240021 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239841 Goldman Sachs Chairman defends handing out $24 billion in bonuses to top bank bureaucrats. Says his firm is "Doing God's work." Did you realize God paid that well?<br /><br />Take a look at this 5 month old comment from the Observer&#039;s &quot;For the record&quot; column, dated Sunday June 28 2009, when Liberal Democrat treasury spokesman Vince Cable, said: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - &quot;The investment banks more than... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:28:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239841 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239401 Would you have lunch with Osam Bin Laden?<br /><br />You had me worried there for a minute. I thought you meant &quot;Osama&quot; Bin Laden. Now I read the question more carefully and I can see that this fellow &quot;Osam&quot; must be another member of the same family. So maybe, O.K., but only if he-or-she&#039;s paying, and if that... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:20:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239401 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8231388 20th anniversary of "The Simpsons". Any thoughts?<br /><br />Although they weren&#039;t initially conceived exactly as the characters we know today, even the earliest 1987 drawings of Maggie, Lisa, Marge, Homer and Bart are recognizable. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Simpson family first appeared as shorts in ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:19:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8231388 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8210327 If looking at a woman lustfully is committing adultery, does that mean that unmarried men are free to look at a woman or does Matthew 5:28 also apply to them?<br /><br />Am very sorry but the instructions are pretty specific: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5:28 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. 5:29 And if thy right eye offend thee,... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:39:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8210327 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8207339 AB user, Major Tom, lost his wife Megan to an accident involving a bus, just 8 hours ago. Would you join me in expressing our condolences to him on the loss of his life partner just when he was planning his retirement with her in 2 years time?<br /><br />Major Tom - Please accept my deepest sympathy on your tragic loss. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:47:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8207339 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8207226 How content are you to see humanity continue to live in a walled world?<br /><br />Thanks for your damned good answer! :] Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:31:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8207226 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8206034 1) Think of the dumbest person you know... 2) Tell me, do you believe in "survival of the fittest"?<br /><br />Animal breeding demonstrates how quickly human selection generates distinct species of cats, dogs, horses, etc., so how can anyone doubt that natural selection generates distinct species of all living things? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8205993 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:54:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8206034 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8200856 I have a test on the Gospels tomorrow for my New Testament class. Do you have any nifty facts about the Gospels you'd like to share to help me on my test? (keep in mind that my class approaches the Bible as literature).<br /><br />Although too late for the test in question, this website looks at the plausibility and morality of both the New and the Old Testaments and is well worth visiting: http://skepticsannotatedbible.com/ It also notes many absurdities and contradictions. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:30:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8200856 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8188557 Canada has got the best what?<br /><br />Geese! Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:45:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8188557 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8188491 What are three things you look for when find a place to live?<br /><br />My three things would be: (1) Location, which would include orientation if it involved an existing building design (e.g. it&#039;s nice to see the sunset) (2) Environment (Climate, Neighbours, Flora, Fauna &amp; Roads), and (3) Price. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:37:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8188491 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8187041 What's the best way to eat chicken?<br /><br />Make sure it&#039;s dead. Remove its head. Carefully pluck it. Put the feathers in a bucket. Chop off its feet. Expose it to heat. Carve it up nice. And save me a slice. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:47:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8187041 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8186973 How could anyone alive today possibly believe that a Divine Being told Moses the laws found in Deuteronomy?<br /><br />It seems this question has been plaguing the Christian Church for centuries. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Marcion (ca. 85-160) was the son of the bishop of Sinope (modern Sinop, Turkey), and excommunicated by Rome as a heretic because he rejected the... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:36:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8186973 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8178645 How did John Lennon and Paul McCartney meet?<br /><br />John Lennon (9 October 1940 &ndash; 8 December 1980) started The Quarrymen (an English skiffle band) in March 1957. On 6 July 1957, he met Paul McCartney at the Quarrymen&#039;s second gig at the St. Peter&#039;s Church Woolton Garden f&ecirc;te. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lennon Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:11:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8178645 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8165784 Do you ever worry that you worry too much?<br /><br />Let&#039;s be clever and not worry too much about that bus we ain&#039;t never gonna catch. And let&#039;s not be in a hurry to make a fuss about paint we know don&#039;t match. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:17:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8165784 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8159600 I am a Christian but would love to read the Koran (not sure of spelling), is there an online version in English or a training site for English speakers to get to grips with it?<br /><br />English versions of both the Quran and the Bible can be seen online at this detailed but highly critical website: http://skepticsannotatedbible.com/quran/index.htm But be warned it draws specific attention to injustice, intolerance, cruelty &amp; violence. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:24:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8159600 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8158183 God gave Moses the commandment "thou shalt not kill." Didn't he order Moses to do a lot of killing?<br /><br />Many exceptions are recorded to the &quot;thou shalt not kill/muder&quot; command: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Deuteronomy 13:6-10) contains some of God&#039;s most controversial Laws, including the command to kill (stone to death) anyone with... Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:46:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8158183 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8157739 "If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things." - Rene Descartes. Have you sought truth to that level?<br /><br />Yes, doubt makes for good testing. And yes, I like the advice: trust but verify. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nonetheless in all things we need working hypotheses, expectations, interpretations and/or explanations that make so much sense to us that we... Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:42:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8157739 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8149192 If i go"trick or treating" tomorrow night, what will you give me when i come to your home?<br /><br />A whole 5-pack of Answerbag points! Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:43:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8149192 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8141379 Could 'Lithium Orotate' used as a dietary supplement help our body stimulate healthy brain chemistry and protect our brain against the negative effects of refined sugar and food additives such as MSG?<br /><br />You raise an interesting question. A little bit of web-searching exposes quite a lot of uncertainty on this. For example: http://www.bipolar-lives.com/lithium-orotate.html - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A study involving humans found some effectiveness in the treatment... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:47:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8141379 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8140770 Do you think there would be fewer men with ponytails if we started referring to them as "girly-queues?" :)<br /><br />Probably not. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - But the question might make someone pause and declare: Just what is so odd about men with long hair? Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:18:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8140770 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8138193 What text(s) have you found published in religious books (e.g. Torah, Bible or Quran) that you consider to be morally wrong, uncivilized or inhumane?<br /><br />Deuteronomy 13:6-10) contains some of God&#039;s most controversial Laws, including the command to kill anyone with religious beliefs that are different from yours. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (Deuteronomy 22: 13-21) Believe it or not, this... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:40:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8138193 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8137435 If you hate your wife, you can say she wasn't a virgin when you married her. If her father cannot produce her “tokens of virginity” (e.g. bloody bedsheets) she can then be stoned to death on her father's doorstep. (Deuteronomy 22: 13-21)<br /><br />The question was simply: &quot;Your thoughts?&quot; but when I tried (at least 3 times) to edit this missed line into the original question, I was returned to the edit page to start all over again. Weird. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:12:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8137435 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8136272 I am starting an AB chain of humanity...we dont care about colour,religion or creed, we are who we are...no points....are you prepared to join the chain?<br /><br />I&#039;m not on anybody&#039;s team. Wherever the truth lies, I&#039;m for that. - Bill Maher. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:53:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8136272 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8126475 Are you in to superstitions, black cats and voodoo dolls?<br /><br />It&#039;s unlucky to be superstitious. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:41:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8126475 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8122117 If monkeys evolved into people, then why are there still monkeys?<br /><br />Both species share a common genetic ancestral root. In other words both humans and apes evolved (and are still slowly evolving) from the same earlier family of animals. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:05:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8122117 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8121027 Earth's population has more than doubled in my lifetime. What should we do to stop overpopulation?<br /><br />Two factors are known to lower birth rates: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (A) Higher income levels (and associated education) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (B) Increased environmental pollution (e.g. from pesticides and toxic waste)... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:53:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8121027 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8118879 Are you are serious person or more of a clown?<br /><br />A serious person or more of a clown? What could be worse&#039;n a scowl and a frown? To admit that I&#039;m flippant I&#039;d really be loath, So like everyone else, let&#039;s just say that I&#039;m both. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:27:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8118879 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8117966 Former Marine Captain Matthew Hoh resigned his US Civilan Adviser post in Afghanistan saying he could no longer support the strategy there. What do you think of his decision? See LINK:<br /><br />The conflict in Afghanistan is inextricably connected with the growing of poppies and the opium trade, upon which many Afghans depend for their livelihood. Rather than waste lives, time, money and effort fighting drug cartels, a much healthier approach is to legalize, regulate and tax... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:52:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8117966 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8113024 How many scientists are actually surprised that chimps and humans share a common biological ancestor?<br /><br />Perhaps since the most logical answer is all of the educated ones, you might have meant to ask how many Scientologists are surprised. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:27:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8113024 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8112934 Is it criminal discrimination not to hire a blind person, because you feel a person who can see is better qualified?<br /><br />Because it is not such a good idea to hire a blind person as a hit man, most criminal organizations practice this sort of discrimination. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:18:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8112934 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8109345 It stopped raining, anyone for golf today?<br /><br />Golf is a good walk, spoiled. Mark Twain (1835 1910). Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:22:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8109345 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8109296 Work or procrastination?<br /><br />Work or procrastination? You&#039;ve got me there. Oh Dear. What sort of explanation would you really like to hear? I think I might get indigestion, Pondering about this question. But don&#039;t go &#039;way, I&#039;m gonna try To answer it before I die. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:15:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8109296 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8109246 Earth's population has more than doubled in my lifetime. How much population can Earth support?<br /><br />Richard Leakey recommends a sustainable population of about 3 Billion (less than half its present size). - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - By 2050, the world will host nine billion people&mdash;and that&#039;s if population growth slows in much of the developing... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:07:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8109246 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8109081 Why do cats keep their eyes closed when drinking milk from a saucer?<br /><br />This would indeed appear to be traditional cat behavior. Cats can then more easily concentrate on the flavor! Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:48:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8109081 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8089325 In Leviticus 1, Moses is told how to make ritual animal sacrifices: Take a male animal, kill it, sprinkle the blood about, cut up the remains and burn them for a "sweet savor unto the Lord." How does this make you feel, knowing that God loves barbecues?<br /><br />It seems they have very high standards of cuisine on high, for Moses was even reminded not to forget the salt: Leviticus 2:13 And every oblation of thy meat offering shalt thou season with salt; neither shalt thou suffer the salt of the covenant of thy God to be lacking from thy... Sun, 25 Oct 2009 06:37:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8089325 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8071331 Do you want to know how to repair your freezer, stove, refrigerator, etc.? Check this site out, it is AWESOME!<br /><br />The parts search facility looks useful http://www.appliancepartspros.com/parts Thanks for the site. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:32:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8071331 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8068859 What is the biggest threat to our planet?<br /><br />Traditional Economics! The belief that GROWTH is the goal, the purpose of our existence, that if the economy isn&#039;t growing then we are all in trouble. So how do you make the economy grow? Make more babies. Build more houses. Catch more fish. Grow more food. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:06:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8068859 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8044366 It is my understanding that with the right environment and teaching, any human could believe in anything, no matter how absurd and this is the foundation or many religions. What do YOU think? Have you a view or just an anonymous negative scorer?<br /><br />Because the young can be beguiled Religion&#039;s best taught to a child. It&#039;s legal right across the nation, To practice such indoctrination. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:06:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8044366 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8043559 Why would a God who loved mankind so much that he gave his only begotten son to be a sacrifice for man's sins, commit the majority of his creation to a fiery, eternal tormenting Auschwitz' of a Hell for ever and ever? It doesn't any make sense.<br /><br />You are right about it making no sense, especially since mass murderers are awarded the same fate as non-believers or people of the &#039;wrong&#039; faith. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Equally baffling is the concept of torturing the son just long... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:05:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8043559 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8030529 What childhood experiences and personality traits go into making someone decide to become a cult leader?<br /><br />You would be well on your way if: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (a) You always believed everything your mother told you and (b) Your mother told you that you were divinely conceived. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:31:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8030529 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8029637 Dont you hate it when people dont get what you are trying to ask on asnwerbag and they give you the completely wrong answer?<br /><br />Yes, . . . er . . , well you see, a lot of us . . er . . &quot;Asnwerbaggers&quot; are . . er . . . dyslexic. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:41:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8029637 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8027257 Czech President Vaclav Klaus has agreed to sign the Lisbon Treaty and join the EU, waiving Czech anxieties over possible property claims from Germans expelled (e.g. from the Sudetenland) after WW2. Most Czechs welcome this move. Your thoughts?<br /><br />Was unable to correct this question in time. Sorry about that! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Czech Republic is of course already a member of the EU. By signing the Lisbon Treaty, Czechs would be agreeing to the latest European Union Constitution. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:08:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8027257 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8019391 What was the last thing you duct taped?<br /><br />The cardboard box on the back of my bike (to stop it falling apart if it gets wet). - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Duct tape also works very well to hold together rectangles of styrofoam insulation to make a cover for an air-conditioner in the winter. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:01:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8019391 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8000212 The alleged terrorist that was tortured into giving false answers which directly lead to the Iraq war has committed suicide in Libya. Is this the kind of success pro-torture advocates speak about when they say torture works? http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WO<br /><br />Since none of the existing links given for this question seemed to work as of today (15 OCT 2009), here (followed by an extract) is one that does: http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/05/14/iraq.torture/index.html Al-Libi&#039;s claim that Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein&#039;s government... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:00:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8000212 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7993249 When did China discover America? (suggestion: Google the works of Gavin Menzies)<br /><br />The controversial works of Gavin Mezies http://www.gavinmenzies.net/media.asp suggest that, even before setting sail, Columbus already had a chart showing the Americas. Menzies credits the Chinese with discovering America in 1421. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:57:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7993249 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7992037 Was the post WW2 dream of “retirement” limited to just one generation? Workers in North America were promised: work for 30 years more or less, then you can retire securely for the rest of your life. Oh yes? Can you hope to do that now? Your thoughts?<br /><br />The comments below are from the Centre for Research on Globalization: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - &quot;The second generation is having a devastating reality check. 2008 was supposed to be a watershed year for retirement: it was the first year that the... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:14:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7992037 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7990395 Has anybody finished reading "McMafia" by Misha Glenny? What did you think of it?<br /><br />Am only on page 36 of 250; but this looks like a book I&#039;m going to finish; and very interesting if you want to learn about the recent history of the Balkans, since the break up of Yugoslavia. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:41:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7990395 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7982102 I operate on Vista, I have a CD-ROM that is made for XP, 2000, and 98. I've already tried Control Panel→Open w/ older system. But I always get an error message. I understand that a software patch might be in order. Is there one, and where to find??? thx<br /><br />If you get the chance to add a second computer, you could try running an open-source (free) operating system such as Linux Ubuntu. This can open the door to a variety of solutions to the sort of hardware problem you describe. But it&#039;s not a bad idea to keep one computer running... Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:39:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7982102 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7973711 If when Columbus made it to the U.S. he found Native Americans here then why do we have a holiday for him? What did he do to deserve it?<br /><br />He woke and peered at the sky. He heard the masthead lookout cry: Land ho shipmates! Rise and shine! He thought: I&#039;ve found it, and it&#039;s mine! The year was 1492, October 12. The sky was blue. Columbus, still in his pajamas, Had just discovered the Bahamas. But... Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:04:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7973711 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7966969 How does one discern between God speaking to you, and your subconscious telling you what you wanted to hear?<br /><br />Many religious revelations are the results of a dream. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - And it seems that dreaming is just the brain&#039;s way of sifting through the contents of our short-term memory in an attempt to correlate significant (scary or pleasant)... Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:01:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7966969 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7964955 Michael Moore has a new movie out called "Capitalism: A Love Story", and called Capitalism ""Organized Greed" on Leno. Isn't he being hypocritical, considering the amount of money he will be making from the film?<br /><br />Michael Moore can make money and make sense at the same time. Sub-prime mortgage financing is one of his recent targets. Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:32:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7964955 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7963545 Why exactly are there areas of higher or lower pressure? Is it the air masses? I know what accompanies them, but why does pressure drop and rise in one spot?<br /><br />The answer is heat from the sun, which warms darkish land masses more quickly than it warms shiny water masses. When air gets hot from contact with these warm mases it expands and rises. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A second effect is the evaporation of... Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:25:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7963545 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7962623 President Clinton lifted the ban on gays serving in the military, but accepted the compromise that they cannot reveal their sexual preferences. But this seems to mean that gay soldiers must be discharged as soon as they admit the fact. Your thoughts?<br /><br />President Obama is dealing with this issue in his own straightforward way http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8301120.stm and promises to end the ban on gay people serving openly in the military. This approach seems to solve the problem of &quot;what do we do if somebody asks and... Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:05:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7962623 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7958187 What are you planning to do to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of TV's most dysfunctional family?<br /><br />To preserve some semblance of family decency I was thinking of asking Hugh Hefner to reconsider his plan to feature Patty and Selmer in a 2010 centrefold. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:52:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7958187 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7946599 Good morning America! Barack Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize. What are your initial thoughts?<br /><br />&quot;The Norwegian Nobel Committee on Friday awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2009 to US President Barak Obama for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples. The Committee has attached special importance to Obama&#039;s vision of and... Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:44:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7946599 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7939068 A family in South Wales has found Jesus -- he showed up in sprinkles of Marmite on the inside of a jar lid (photo provided for proof). Could this be considered a divine endorsement of "the Devil's food"?<br /><br />There&#039;s nothing like a bit of good proof. To show us skeptics that&#039;s it&#039;s no spoof. Ask yourself would your Dad think it right? Maybe yes. Maybe no. But perhaps your Ma might? Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:57:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7939068 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7937816 Yikes, I just saw a house mouse climb the wall, is that normal?<br /><br />It must have been something you said. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:55:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7937816 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7937646 My car was totalled this week. I have roughly 13,000 to spend on a new car. I prefer Toyota or Nissan. Any good car recommendations within the price range? I just need something safe and to have some character.<br /><br />With $13,000 in hand, you could explore Craig List http://www.craigslist.org/about/sites for something in your location that you could test-drive. Ideally you should be buying from the original owner, and the car should have no more than 100,000 km on it. Examples from both ends of the... Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:16:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7937646 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7937495 Why do people named Richard call themselves Dick? Can someone please explain how you get Dick out of Richard?<br /><br />Richard -&gt; Ricky -&gt; Dicky -&gt; Dick Richard Nixon new the trick :) Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:46:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7937495 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7936435 What effect is obesity having on life expectancy in the United States? Will obesity increase or decrease health care costs?<br /><br />Some predict that due to obesity, US life expectancies may drop from 2 to 5 years in the next fifty years. http://seniorhealth.about.com/od/prevention/a/obese_ife_ex.htm The only mitigating financial factor could be that patients with medical problems induced by obesity (e.g. type 2... Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:24:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7936435 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7930366 Do you think it is right for President Obama to forget the past and engage in talks between the United States and Cuba? Why or why not?<br /><br />You don&#039;t have to forget the past to engage in talks. Both sides have something to gain from exchanging ideas. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Don&#039;t forget that despite everything Cubans enjoy a more efficient health care system than the US. Their... Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:55:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7930366 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7927117 It seems a lot of information is skewed everywhere we go. What is the best way to find the facts when it comes to politics, history, news stories etc.<br /><br />One reliable source is BBC News. http://news.bbc.co.uk/ And to round things out a bit, look at the English version of al jazeera. http://english.aljazeera.net/ Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:11:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7927117 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7924004 What do you think Michael Moore's best video is?? I would have to pick Sicko, I loved it.<br /><br />Have encountered some argument over the claim made by Michael Moore in &quot;Sicko&quot; that Cubans enjoy a longer life expectancy than do citizens of the United States. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7916005 Nonetheless I really liked &quot;Sicko&quot; especially the section dealing... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:01:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7924004