http://www.answerbag.com/profile/453575 New Answerbag answers from Igor Kropf Wed, 30 May 2012 01:04:16 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 01:04:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10066275 Do you consider homosexuality to be a sin/ wrongdoing?<br /><br />Most, if not all, homosexuals are born "programmed", if we may say, with a strong tendency to preference the same sex, just as most, if not all, heterosexuals are born "programmed" with a strong tendency to preference the opposite sex. For those who believe in god: Are you saying god has created... Thu, 23 Dec 2010 20:09:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10066275 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5679217 Why do young people feel they would rather die rather than get old? Recently a co-worker called me out on a minor error I made. I said, "Wait until you're my age." She responded, "God, I hope not! I'd rather be dead!" This seemed rather harsh.<br /><br />Growing old is part of life, and if I am lucky, I&#039;ll also get to experience it. We start out frail, so I don&#039;t think being frail is a reason to wish an end to life. Extreme suffering (e.g., due to a painful illness) is a different thing altogether. Personally, I like a balance of... Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:27:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5679217 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5337359 When you are looking at an old photograph of yourself, what is one thing you always notice?<br /><br />An amazing fact: that person in the photograph it&#039;s actually me: so different, not only in looks but also in thinking, if I recall correctly, yet carrying a core maintained through the passage of time. And I wonder: all those other &quot;me&quot; that never made it, what became of them,... Sat, 24 Jan 2009 22:57:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5337359 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4108717 How far apart are your children??? i have a 14 year old boy and have recently been thinking it would be nice to have another child.<br /><br />I have six kids that span from the late twenties to my youngest being 5. Two of them are adopted. I don&#039;t think there is any sort of set rule about this. Some people want to &quot;get it over with&quot; (for whatever reason) and hence once their first &quot;set&quot; (whether one or more... Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:46:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4108717 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4108596 How do you make money on the Internet?<br /><br />The same way you make money on anything else: with some ingenuity, some luck, and, most importantly: A LOT OF HARD WORK. Anybody who suggests the contrary is, with high probability, trying to dupe you. The internet gives you the potential to reach many people. But in order to do so, you must... Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:31:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4108596 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4106694 A recent prediction shows ,In 2050,human can find the way to get enternal life??Do you think is it possible?<br /><br />You mean, &quot;eternal&quot; life. No, it&#039;s not possible and it will never be possible. All matter transforms, eventually decays and finally dies, whether is a cell, a person, a planet, a sun or a constellation. Don&#039;t believe this &quot;cheap&quot; scientific rumors. I think... Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:09:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4106694 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4080883 Do you and your s/o speak the same language? If not, did you try to learn theirs? Or were they suppose to learn yours?<br /><br />Chez moi c&#039;est la tour de Babel. Mon pere a eu des affaires aux Chili, en Suisse, en France, en Italie, en Argentine et aux Etats-Unis, alors je suis habites de petit aux plusiers pays. J&#039;ai deux filles nee au Montreal, une fille adoptee du Liban, les trois deja femmes; et une fille... Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:04:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4080883 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4079742 Do you mourn the passing of Summer or do you celebrate the arrival of Autumn?<br /><br />Both. Each summer I&#039;m visited by, or visit myself, some family members scattered around the globe, some of which (like my three grown daughters) I love dearly. Thus, the passing of summer is also the passing of this dear company, possibly for another year, and hence I mourn the end of... Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:22:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4079742 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4028693 How come today's leaders aren't on the front lines during a war, you know start a war fight the war.<br /><br />That&#039;s the way it&#039;s always been, more or less: leaders fabricate wars to defend their own interest, fools go to battle to do the dirty work, to kill and get killed. In the old times, contrary to folk tales and movies, a king lead his army only if absolutely necessary and mainly to... Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:24:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4028693 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4028617 Who do you consider to be better educated. The British or the Americans?<br /><br />It depends on how you define &quot;educated&quot;. You may disagree with me, but in my view, the word evokes knowledge of the cultural icons of our society in particular and our world in general. Like some history, something about our music, our literature, our art, how did we get to where we... Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:10:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4028617 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4028141 Do you feel honored on April Fools' Day?<br /><br />A GREAT DAY IN THE HISTORY OF SLEEP England was one of the most reluctant countries in accepting the Gregorian Calendar. So, by 1751, it was September 13 in Paris, Berlin and most other European cities, but only September 2 in London. Then the British government finally decided this could no... Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:30:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4028141 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4028068 Do you feel honored on April Fools' Day?<br /><br />APRIL FOOLS &ndash; THE FOOLS&rsquo; EXPLANATION At the beginning of the fourth century, there were many battles for the throne of Rome, which had begun to divide. It was around that time that Constantine, also called &ldquo;Constantine the Great&rdquo;, became emperor. In order to rule,... Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:18:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4028068 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4028048 Do you feel honored on April Fools' Day?<br /><br />APRIL FOOLS &ndash; THE SERIOUS EXPLANATION Long ago, people in Europe used another calendar, called the Julian Calendar, after Julius Caesar, the Roman emperor who ordered its use. On this calendar, the first day of the year was around April 1. But calendars try to follow the way the earth... Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:16:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4028048 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4023860 Scientifically, when does life really begin?<br /><br />Science aims at producing a &quot;thesis&quot; of an &quot;hypothesis&quot;, and once the thesis has been produced, concurrence among the scientific community, or at least a quorum within the scientific community, that the thesis is correct. But there is no agreement on this one, so one cannot... Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:40:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4023860 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4020336 Why do the British behave so badly abroad?<br /><br />The &quot;British&quot; is a rather large group of people. My experience is that they are generally quite well behaved abroad. You must be referring to a sub-group, like the sports fans. And even then, to a sub-group, like those known as the &quot;Houligans&quot;. Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:41:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4020336 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4020216 A lot of people i have met say they eat animals because they are dumb and not as intelligent as humans. Does that mean that we can also eat dumb and unintelligent humans? Morals?-but many human cultures eat our cousins the monkey/ape!<br /><br />Eating habits started back in primitive times. Let&#039;s look at nature for a moment: animals do not eat members of their own species, with exceptions. The exceptions are few, well documented, and rare. Furthermore, people who have studied the behavior of predators in forests and jungles have... Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:25:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4020216 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4013325 Does it ever piss you off when people think they know you, when they truly have no clue?<br /><br />It used to. But it happened so often, that I just trained myself to not let it get me. Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:23:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4013325 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4008311 What has changed about the discipline of our children today to make it so difficult to do?<br /><br />The increased &quot;atomization&quot; of families. In the old times, there were other adults participating in raising the kids, not as much as the parents, but involved to some degree or another (for example, grandparents, aunts and uncles). Today, as a result of many factors, families have... Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:50:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4008311 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4005396 What is so wrong with homosexuality? Can anyone give me an explanation? I mean God would've never ever created the concept of it if it was bad. I mean God is the supreme ruler of the universe. How did he let homosexuality get by?<br /><br />People and society define and constantly redefine their values, and declare things to be &quot;right&quot; or &quot;wrong&quot;, including things that do not necessarily cause any damage to them or society. We must learn to look beyond the &quot;here and now&quot;. We should strive for tolerance,... Sat, 13 Sep 2008 12:10:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4005396 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4004849 Can religion and reason coexist?<br /><br />They have for thousands of years, haven&#039;t they? I mean, regardless of our own personal views. Personally, I think intolerance is what we should strive to end, in any direction. The French philosopher Voltaire said: &quot;I might totally disagree with you, but I would give my life for your... Sat, 13 Sep 2008 10:49:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4004849 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3998657 A Friend of Mine has a Daughter that masturbates Frequently in the open, and He can't get a Grip on the situation. What type of punishment should he give her to make it stop.<br /><br />I&#039;ve worked with and around kids a lot, and in my experience, a kid that masturbates in the open even after being guided not to, particularly a girl, has been sexually abused or molested at some point in her life. In any case, punishment (of any kind) will increase, not decrease, that... Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:23:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3998657 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3989736 I'm 12 and am thinking of suicide. I've tryed, but can't get it right. I wanted to know if there was a painless way without using drugs or a gun *I can't get them* or if I should end it at all.<br /><br />Life is like a movie full of surprises, the difference being that if you stop, you never get a chance for a replay. Your age is one of the most psychologically difficult ones, but lots of new things are waiting around the corner. Don&#039;t be silly, just let some time pass by and you&#039;ll... Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:37:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3989736 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3989403 My dad is crabby, acts like a little kid, gets pissed over every little thing, only cares about himself, lazy, and is nosy. I often wonder what the hell my mom saw in him. Why do people date people like that if they are literally like that 24/7?<br /><br />People undergo many changes through life, so it&#039;s quite possible that your dad was not like that before, but gradually methamorphosed into the way he is now. Have you ever asked your mom about how it was when they were dating? Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:00:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3989403 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3988812 My one yearold is going through a hitting stage. ive tried putting him in time out or even smaking his hand. of course not hard. but nothing works. what should i do?<br /><br />Try doing some &quot;role play&quot; with toys or dolls, showing what is acceptable behavior and what is not - e.g., the toy that hits gets shunted, other toys don&#039;t want to play with it; the one that gently pats or caresses gets kisses and all the other toys want to be their friends. Show... Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:45:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3988812 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3988486 When you crack a joke, do you care if other people laugh? I often make jokes that a lot of people don't get - they have to think to make the connection... usually a play on words.<br /><br />Yes, I care, not necessarily whether they laugh or not, but whether I can feel some sort of &quot;complicity&quot; taking place. I get disappointed if I feel no connection whatsoever. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:57:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3988486 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3987362 Is 'time out' a good punishment for kids?<br /><br />Unfortunately, not all parents exercise the same degree of control when applying physical punishment. The US department of Health &amp; Human services reports 142,000 children are seriously injured from Corporal punishment every year in this country, 18,000 of them are permanantly disabled.... Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:04:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3987362 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3987290 Is 'time out' a good punishment for kids?<br /><br />&quot;More justice&quot; according to whom? A parent out of control? One who&#039;s having a bad day because his job criticized his work, or because there are too many bills to pay, or had a quarrel with spouse? Unfortunately, not all parents exercise the same degree of control that your parents... Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:53:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3987290 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3987140 Is 'time out' a good punishment for kids?<br /><br />Yes, it is one of the most effective anger control methods. It gives kids a chance to cool down, and it gives parents a chance to calm down and reflect upon what has happened and how to follow up on it (like a talk with the kid, once everybody is calm, about whatever it is that was wrong). Many... Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:29:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3987140 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3987013 Senator McCain has had frequent eruptions of temper in public. Could this volatility create a risk if he were elected president?<br /><br />I wouldn&#039;t vote for him even if he was sporting a permanent smile. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:09:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3987013 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3978805 Do you go with the flow or are you scared to lose control?<br /><br />I try to make up my mind on how to go on important things, without caring too much which way the flow is going. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:32:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3978805 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3977730 Do you own a cellphone? Do you really need it?<br /><br />Yes, I own a cell phone and need it. Technology is &quot;liberating&quot; but also &quot;enslaving&quot;, an interesting contradicting quality. The &quot;need&quot; comes with the times we are living in. 6000 years ago people lived in clans: children, elderly (not many made it to old age at that... Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:00:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3977730 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3970782 I have been dating a single dad for a year. I get along great with his 13yo. I would really like to get married. Based on what he has told me, he doesn't want to marry again. Is it ok for me to move in when he is ready or should I insist on marriage?<br /><br />Trust your instincts. I think that, to some extent, it might depend on a person&#039;s beliefs. I see marriage as a &#039;contract&#039; established by society and/or religion, and therefore not an essential component for sharing one&#039;s life with another person. Love, compatibility of... Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:34:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3970782 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3970723 I'm dating a single parent. He said that he will "never" marry again. (Trust issues that are getting better with me) However should I wait for marriage to live with him? I'm afraid that once I'm in, it will never happen. Am I being unreasonable?<br /><br />It really depends on your beliefs. To me, love, the desire to share, the compatibility of characters, the desire to put one&#039;s energy into a relationship, are the type of things that really matter. I see marriage as a &quot;contract&quot; determined by society and/or religion. Couples can... Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:28:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3970723 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3970651 Do you prefer self-service tills or cashiers? Why?<br /><br />Cashiers, because I like the contact with humans. I do think, however, that self-service tills are useful, particularly when you have a few items and all the cashiers have long lines. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:18:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3970651 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3970607 Are Employers allowed to discuss an employee's appraisal with another employee?<br /><br />It depends on the company&#039;s internal policies. Some companies have it as a rule that managers cannot discuss appraisals with other employees unless (A) the other employee&#039;s feedback will have an impact on the appraisal (like, a team leader in a team where the employee had some... Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:10:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3970607 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3964710 I am a single 38 yr old beautiful woman,never married, very intelligent. I have my own home, nice job, 1 adult child. I had been seeing a man for 2 mos. We only seen each other for sex. I felt I was being used. Why would a man use a woman for sex only?<br /><br />My male opinion: if you let me, you wanted it. That is an honest opinion. But: Two months is not really a long time. You just tell him you want the relationship to evolve in other areas as well or else you&#039;ll stop. And you mean it. There is nothing wrong for two consenting adults to see... Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:43:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3964710 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3964628 I heard that a guy will express his feelings by doing things for you. Whether you ask him to, or he does it on his own [ more inside ]<br /><br />There is not much that can be done online, so you might have to wait until you meet him. But, in any case, I really got to know the love of my life through email, but that is in part because we both share a common interest for writing and playing with words. We exchanged about 900 emails before... Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:30:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3964628 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3964566 Would you allow your son or daughter to date an extraterrestrial?<br /><br />Allow? -- I&#039;d encourage it! Imagine what it could lead to... extraterrestrial grandchildren, that&#039;ll be grand! Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:21:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3964566 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3964513 How do you deal with your s/o's ex if she hates you? No you can't avoid her completely because they have kids together<br /><br />From time to time, you tell her: &quot;He&#039;s mine, baby, he&#039;s mine&quot;. I bet you can find a thousand ways to say it... with a smile in your face. Honestly, I agree with lizardqueen: let him handle her. One less thing to worry about. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:14:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3964513 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3964442 Just pretend that it's your sixteen birthday,and you parents give you a choice to make,they will buy you a brand new car,but you must stay a virgin until you're eighteen,or they won't buy you a car,and you're allow to have safe sex?What do you choose?<br /><br />It&#039;s an issue of principle and what is important in your life. I would have said something like &quot;I am not sure if I will have sex or not, but, even if I don&#039;t, I reserve the right to use my judgement on the matter&quot; and foresaken the car. If my relationship with my parents was... Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:03:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3964442 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3964355 Should teenagers be jailed with consensual sex with other teenagers?<br /><br />I think one needs to separate the &quot;should&quot; from the &quot;could&quot;. According to the law, if one teenager is over the age of consent and the other one under the age of consent in the place where they live, the older teen could be jailed. There was a recent case that made the news... Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:51:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3964355 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3964288 What do i do i've never had a girlfriend before and dont know how to treate her. like how do i make her feel like my girl friend?<br /><br />Enjoy her presence, be yourself, listen, listen, listen... and from time to time a little &quot;treat&quot; (could be a flower, a poem, a compliment). And relax, if she&#039;s your girlfriend, then is because she likes you. You don&#039;t need to pretend. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:42:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3964288 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3964215 Why can't men(even here on AB) be a gentlemen instead of being a name calling, immature, self rightous, disrespectful, inconsiderate butthole?<br /><br />I think you&#039;re hanging around the wrong crowd. But not all men are like this, there are many exceptions. By the way, have you ever read Isable Allende? She talks about these things with a lot of humor. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:32:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3964215 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3964145 Is 12 old enough to have a boyfriend?<br /><br />Why not? When I think of my first girlfriend, I was 9. We used to sit on a bench in a park in front of school, holding hands and sharing and ice cream. That was it. But she was my girlfriend, and I was her boyfriend. So it really depends on what is meant. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:22:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3964145 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3963993 My partner wants to move to spain but i am not sure as i dont know anyone and i like my job and just got promoted should i just go to keep her happy?<br /><br />It depends. If you&#039;re young and you like the adventure and it could mean mastering another language and you make her happy... well, that&#039;s another thing, isn&#039;t it? Pablo Neruda, a Chilean poet, said about himself: &quot;I would drink all the oceans, I would swallow the earth!&quot;... Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:54:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3963993 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3963892 I made a mistake by telling a girl how much i like her, alot of people say this can put girls off a man. she did like me at one stage and now seems put off and doesnt want a relationship. how can i get around this? or get back to square one?<br /><br />The cat is off the bag now, so you can&#039;t get back to square one. My suggestion: send her flowers. Write her a poem, or, if you are not good at it, copy one from a good writer (quoting his/her name -- don&#039;t pretend). Invite her out ot lunch or dinner or ice cream or a drink, whatever.... Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:41:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3963892 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3961986 Would you disapprove of your child dating a person of different race even if their lover is very nice and respectful.....just because you don't believe in interracial marriages and the rest of your folks would also be unhappy with that thing?<br /><br />A person being of different &quot;race&quot; or ethnic background does not play a part in my approval or disapproval, same thing for my spouse. It is the character of the person in question that counts. As for other folks in my family, they are entitled to their own opinion, but they know I... Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:02:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3961986 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3957035 What is the best tasting fruit in your opinion?<br /><br />A good mango, or a ripe peach, when in best shape. In terms of being aromatic, though, a guava in unbeatable. Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:22:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3957035 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3955106 Based on your own experience, is it true that some children will simply not listen?<br /><br />Generally speaking, no. Young kids might not listen when excited or worried about something other than what is being told, as their span of attention has not yet fully developed. Older kids tend to ignore adults they don&#039;t trust, or who preach one thing but do another. Even the most... Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:03:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3955106 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3955063 I love the smell of _______ in the morning?<br /><br />Fresh dew in the grass. Sun, 07 Sep 2008 11:56:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3955063 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3954815 What comes to mind when a person tells you that one of their hobbies is eating?<br /><br />Gourmet cooking. Fine spices and the pleasure of taste. For some reason, obesity or eating disorders are not the first thing that comes to mind, though I acknowledge it could be a serious problem for some people. But I don&#039;t relate it to the word &quot;hobby&quot;, just as it would seem... Sun, 07 Sep 2008 11:07:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3954815 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3949406 What are your three wishes that you want them to come true?<br /><br />1. Child abuse shall stop forever 2. Whenever a child misbehaves or a parent is mad, give the parent the patience, ingenuity and inspiration to discipline the child without leaving a scar (physical or psychological) behind 3. Rape shall not be committed ever again Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:47:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3949406 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3942612 I have missed my period took preg test come back neg i 4-5 days late sore boobies could i be preg or delayed response for my period or wishfull thinking i dont no if anyone could help that would be great<br /><br />Four or five days is not enough to tell. I&#039;d say wait a couple of weeks and re-test. If you&#039;re still unsure after that, go to a gynecologist. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:17:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3942612 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3942589 How do you get started writing childrens books?<br /><br />You tell stories to children and see how they react. I published a book with 3 stories and a number of short stories in magazines and websites, and in 90% plus of the cases they were stories I had already told and had produced some level of excitement. But perhaps the most important thing is to... Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:14:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3942589 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3942553 If you truly want to have a serious relationship with someone, would you email that person everyday? or call him or her at least once a day?<br /><br />Whatever it works. I exchanged 900 emails before arranging a meeting with the woman that eventually became the love of my live. In person, phone, email, smoke signals... whatever keeps the fire going. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:09:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3942553 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3942508 Why do couples move in with each other before marriage?<br /><br />Marriage is a legal, ceremonial, public, family, and for some people, religious affair. Love for each other is an intimate affair, and is what really matters. A couple might decide to share their lives with or without marriage, before or after marriage. To each its own. When children are... Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:02:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3942508 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3940898 Do 100meter sprinters breathe during there dash<br /><br />Yes, but in a controlled way. I used to do track and field as a teenager, and managed to do 10.06 sec in the 100 meters dash. I also used to run 200 and 600 meters dash. Learning to control the way to breathe is critical, as the heart beats faster and requires the oxygen. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:26:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3940898 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3940832 What is something that has no place in your life?<br /><br />Bigotry. Prejudice based on race, country of origin, ethnicity, sex, sexual preference, religious belief. I&#039;ve eliminated that from my system, my spouse agrees, my older children were raised that way and my younger ones are being raised that way. I gently tell folks to stop when driving in... Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:19:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3940832 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3940633 Did your parents ever spank you in public?<br /><br />I don&#039;t recall ever been spanked. If my parents spanked me, it must have been at an age (and in a way) that left no trace in my memory. Discipline took other forms in my house, and I don&#039;t recall us being disrespectful or troublesome because of that (some people claim all ills of... Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:52:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3940633 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3940525 What is your favourite jewel? and what is the reason behind this?<br /><br />Jade. The reason is that, when I was 14, I read the book &quot;The Green Stone Heart&quot; by Spanish author Salvador de Madariaga, and fell in love with one of the main characters, Aztec princess Xuchitl. At some point she wore the &quot;green stone heart&quot;, a jade talisman passed over by... Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:35:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3940525 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3939386 Can sleeping pills lead to increased levels of aggression?<br /><br />There are several types of sleeping pills, e.g., barbiturates, benzodiazepines, etc. Barbiturates are considered more dangerous in terms of potential overdose causing death. Benzodiazepines are considered safer in that respect, but have been subject of controversy in terms of aggressive behavior.... Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:12:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3939386 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3939265 Why did you choose the job or profession you have now?<br /><br />The combination of three factors: (1) I was good at Math and analytical thinking (2) My parents, teachers and the like thought this was a good thing and encouraged me to pursue a career requiring these skills and (3) Society rewards financially, not extremely but reasonably well, professionals... Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:52:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3939265 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3939094 If you were lying on your death bed right now, what would be your biggest regret relating to your life thus far that you would preach to others who visit you?<br /><br />Spending too much time on what seems to be &quot;urgent&quot;, and not enough in what is more important and really matters (like greater, focused time on my loved ones). But: I won&#039;t preach. I don&#039;t like to preach to folks, just as I don&#039;t like to be preached upon. I&#039;d... Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:29:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3939094 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3938536 Would you consider yourself a competitive person?<br /><br />When it comes to games and sports, yes, very much so. But when it comes to life, no, for better or worse, is not in my character. For example, I let peers provide an answer before me if I think they know, and only talk if I don&#039;t agree. I don&#039;t feel an urge to be considered smarter,... Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:15:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3938536 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3938412 What constitutes a Criminal mind?<br /><br />This is a complicated psychological issue, and I don&#039;t feel capacitated to answer. However, I can make a comment. I see a big difference between crimes committed largely by circumstance to those committed by choice. A poor father in a shanty-town in Brazil who robs to feed his children does... Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:02:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3938412 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3938274 At what age is acceptable to let children stay home alone? I know maturity levels are considered in the decision but on the average?<br /><br />In some states, a kid is legally allowed to baby-sit at 12. This is not the same as &quot;being home alone&quot;, but in some senses it requires even more responsibility. I&#039;d say on average 12 or 13, with all the caveats of the case (assessing their maturity, not a long time, dangerous... Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:40:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3938274 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3938187 How can I make my art more abstract? I think I'm too much of a perfectionist for abstract art. But it's for an assignment and I want to think outside my usual box.<br /><br />Try painting something that is not an object. For example, a feeling. Pain. Happiness. Melancholy. Fear of death. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:27:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3938187 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3938094 Can you give me one example where being honest caused a problem?<br /><br />A young woman asked me once whether her twin sister (a gorgeous lady) was prettier than her. I said she was, but not nearly as interesting or warm. That was a sincere response. The second part of my response was ever after ignored, only the first part was ever remembered. Ever have to deal with... Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:14:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3938094 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3928351 Although different ... What is stronger ... your faith for God or your love for family? ... What would you quit first if need be?<br /><br />For my kids&#039; hapiness, I&#039;d go to hell any minute. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:23:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3928351 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3928320 How many languages do you speak and how did you learn them?<br /><br />I speak 5 languages and I learned them because (1) there was a strong motivation involved by particular circumstances and (2) I spent some time in a country where the language was spoken. Four of them I was pretty much forced to learn in order to &quot;survive&quot;, from moving to countries... Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:17:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3928320 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3924486 Are big boobs overrated?<br /><br />Depends on your age. If you&#039;re younger than one, perhaps not. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:46:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3924486 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3924418 Do you think Humans created "After Life" because they afraid of death?<br /><br />Even people who firmly believe in an &quot;after life&quot; are afraid of death, so it cannot be the only reason, can&#039;t it? (Note that I make no comment as to what I believe or not believe). One way or the other, it is an extremely complicated subject. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:37:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3924418 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3924376 Do you think you're attractive?<br /><br />You might be surprised, but it depends on which country I am. In Italy, for example, women talk to me, flirt with me, and thus I feel attractive. In England or Anglo-Saxon communities in the US and Canada, women don&#039;t give me the light of day, and hence I don&#039;t feel attractive. But... Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:32:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3924376 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3922869 MY EX-WIFE OPENED CREDIT CARDS UNDER MY NAME AND SOCIAL AND DESTROYED MY CREDIT SCORE. IS THIS IDENTITY THEFT?<br /><br />Whether you like it or not, you would need to prove that it was without your consent. Proving means beyond just her word against yours. For example, if she did it out of a shared PC, you are out of luck. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:15:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3922869 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3922691 Do you find it hard to show affection?<br /><br />I grew up in different countries, and can say that there is a lot of cultural background in the display of affection. For example, Brazilians hug and kiss children who are not their own, in school, at stores, in the park... and compliment, touch and kiss one another often. It is standard for... Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:49:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3922691 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3922574 Whats the best way to lose weight quickly but safely?<br /><br />There is a famous Chinese recipe: Eat nothing but rice for 3 days. It doesn&#039;t matter how much. Meanwhile, drink plenty of water (no soft drinks). Go back to a more balance diet at the fourth day, but emphasizing fruits and vegetables. Gradually introduce the other food types. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:37:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3922574 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3922473 Which song that originated from a musical is your favorite?<br /><br />&quot;I&#039;d do anything for you&quot; from Oliver Twist. I&#039;d consider watching that scene on my death bed. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:26:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3922473 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3922456 I am 35 weeks pregnant, and i have severe back pain from a previous wreck, i take lortabs maybe 4 a week is that ok?<br /><br />Lortab is considered dangerous during pregnancy, and should not be self-prescribed. A doctor can prescribe and control its use if absolutely required, which is generally not the case. And even then, it would be a good idea to get a second medical opinion. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:24:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3922456 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3922402 Do you think men feel threatened by a young woman who is upfront on what she wants?<br /><br />Why should they? However, many men do. It has to do with social expectations about behavior, which date back centuries. According to these, a man is expected to take the lead, so if a woman openly expresses her desires (which could be opening or closing doors), some men feel their role is beeing... Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:17:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3922402 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3917249 When does life begin? At conception? At 24 weeks? At birth? At 40?<br /><br />Life begins at conception, but &quot;independent&quot; life begins at birth. From conception to birth a life is sustained through another life, and hence, it is part of that other life. The issue becomes complicated when we think about sustainability outside the mother. Medically, with our... Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:54:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3917249 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3917159 What is one big lesson you have learned in life?<br /><br />Referring to adults (children are a different matter), that you can&#039;t expect to control what anybody else does. I see folks spending half their lives waiting for something from somebody, faulting whatever misery in their lives on others. A spouse trying to change the way the other spouse... Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:41:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3917159 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3917038 Have you ever know someone who committed suicide?<br /><br />Yes. Unfortunately, it happens more often than one would hope. One of the cases I know touched me deeply, as he had been my best friend in college, with whom I had lost contact, and he was a person I admired for his intelligence, his ability to interpret music, and his cheerful mood. It&#039;s... Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:26:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3917038 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3916735 I have a 19 year old daughter, freshman year in college. She speaks disrespectful and thinks since she is in college she does not have to answer to us nor ask if she can go somewhere for the weekend. Sometimes she doesn't answer when I call. What to do<br /><br />One possible approach to try is this: take two pieces of paper; in one, ask her to fill in what she expects of you; on the other, you will fill in what you expect of her. Do this in as friendly, non-confrontative manner as you can. Then, before reading each other&#039;s part, make a commitment... Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:44:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3916735 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3916651 My 7 year old daughter lies, doesn't do her schoolwork, starts fights, and disrupts class. We have taking everything out of her room, and tv, games, and ect. Nothing seems to work. Can anyone give any advice<br /><br />Have you tried giving her responsibilities? Like doing her own laundry, helping you around the house? Some kids react positively when they feel useful. The type of discipline suggested by Stmark seems a good approach, too. A balance of discipline and expressed love. But in the back of your mind,... Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:34:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3916651 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3916555 Do we lie to those who matter and tell the truth to those who don't because doing so is of little consequence?<br /><br />No. I am sincere with those who matter, but I don&#039;t feel obliged to those who don&#039;t. Is not that I go around lying to the world, either; but when it comes to deep things about myself, I don&#039;t feel any obligation to disclose them to a person on a store I might never see again, or to... Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:21:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3916555 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3913367 What would you say distinguishes an adolescent of today from one of about 40 years ago?<br /><br />I CAN&#039;T POST ANOTHER COMMENT FOR SOME TECHNICAL REASON, SO I&#039;LL ADD A NEW ANSWER. -- Agree w/Anti-Semantic: bad parents bring about bad results. But I&#039;m not closing my mind on the other side. That was my generation. How were we supposed to adopt the values of hard work, progress... Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:28:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3913367 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3912927 What would you say distinguishes an adolescent of today from one of about 40 years ago?<br /><br />40 years ago means 1968, so say late sixties. The Vietnam war was raging on, the draft was on, the US and the Soviet Union were in a crazy arms race many people thought would end in a devastating war. JFK shot, Martin Luther King shot, Bobby Kennedy shot. Che Guevara. French students&#039; riots.... Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:36:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3912927 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3910779 Why is it so hard to get over someone you love so much after they totally dump on you, aren't you suppose to hate them?<br /><br />You can&#039;t expect your heart to flip over from love to hate just like that. Give it some time to heal. For your own good, do not try to hate, that strong negative emotion would hurt you inside and do nothing to your ex. Meanwhile, spend some time doing things you like, whether listening to... Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:55:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3910779 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3891717 If you find a hair in your food, Do you keep eating or throw it out? (even if it's not your hair)<br /><br />The hair, you throw out (no need to make a big deal out of it). The rest, really depends on the circumstances. In a restaurant, one might point it out to the waiter. In somebody&#039;s home, you might not want to hurt the host&#039;s feelings, in which case is best to proceed discreetly. Some... Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:49:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3891717 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3883619 Since my parents have divorced my dad keeps screaming at me when i might to the littlest thing wrong and he keeps screaming and screaming he ends up making me cry and i feel like saying i wanna live with my mum but im to scared i will hurt his feelings<br /><br />Have you tried writing him a letter? Write kindly, stay away from criticizing, tell him you understand he is going through a difficult period. But, talk about you, your hopes, your needs, your emotional development, and your desire to live with mom. Point out that you will always be his... Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:55:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3883619 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3880767 This is for all the anti-spanking people, Why do you all think that all these alternative methods work so much better when teen pregnancy, teen drug use, disrespecful teens, etc. are all on the rise?<br /><br />By the way, even though the United States is among those countries with a falling teen pregnancy rate, it still has by far the highest rate of teen pregnancy throughout the western industrialized world. The person who presented this question implies that &quot;spanking&quot; is the solution.... Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:15:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3880767 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3878703 Do you think we should bring back spanking kids?<br /><br />Statistics on spanking (compiled from over 100 studies combined): Children who are spanked are shown to display: many emotional &amp; social problems, impaired parent/child relationships, lower IQ, increased aggressiveness, behavior problems, learning problems, lower academic scores,... Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:01:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3878703 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3878650 This is for all the anti-spanking people, Why do you all think that all these alternative methods work so much better when teen pregnancy, teen drug use, disrespecful teens, etc. are all on the rise?<br /><br />If you are going to use statistics, please use them correctly. First, illicit drug use by teenagers is decreasing. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, which has been tracking teen drug use since the 1970&rsquo;s, &ldquo;The improvement so far is very modest, but at least the... Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:51:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3878650 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3878459 I found my two sons (15 &17) in bed together with no clothes on This is not the first time. What should I do?<br /><br />Sorry to be blunt, but where is the other parent? Have you two consulted? Isn&#039;t there any other close adult you can trust? -- If you can&#039;t handle a frank and firm talk with your kids, and there are no other trusting adults in the family, seek professional help, as many others have... Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:13:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3878459 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3878400 Do you love your wife?<br /><br />Yes, very much so. We have our ups and downs, like everybody, but we are conscious that love is a fragile plant that must be watered and cared for constantly, and that might, one day, die. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:58:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3878400 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3878368 Do you think activists dehumanize people when analyzing in discussions?<br /><br />Whenever people become &quot;numbers&quot;, there is some deshumanizing going on. But any sort of statistical analysis requires numbers, regardless of who (activists, policy makers, instructors, etc.) makes the analysis. This shouldn&#039;t be a reason to throw out analysis techniques, which are... Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:50:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3878368 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3871428 Why would someone NOT want kids?<br /><br />I agree with Floater: kids are not for every one. Some folks have factual reasons not to want them: age, health issues, potential genetic transmission of illnesses, fear of reproducing their own childhood dramas, etc. Others just don&#039;t feel &quot;the call&quot;. I would add: there is... Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:40:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3871428 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3870904 I took my daughter to college yesterday and find myself living alone for the first time since I was 17...now what?<br /><br />Remember all those projects you never had time for? Those friends you wished you could contact more often? The photos and films you meant to organize some day? The hidden career, or endeavor, or courses, you always put off? You can get going on them soon... after the party! Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:34:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3870904 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3869638 My wife and I are divided - is slapping your child (open faced palmed) across the face child abuse?<br /><br />Forget about &quot;child&quot; for a moment and just consider the action. Is it OK for your wife to slap you in the face if she doesn&#039;t like what you&#039;ve done? For you to slap her? Now add the &quot;child&quot; part of the equation: the &quot;receiving&quot; end is smaller, less... Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:31:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3869638 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3866008 What do you do when you find out (on your own) that your newly apointed boss is an ex-convict from another country who did his time?<br /><br />I feel the information provided does not warrant a decision on what to do. There are so many other factors. I&#039;d start by giving him a chance. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:07:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3866008