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Name one thing youve pushed away lately...? Hope for a future life, I will let you know what I mean in a few days once I have the results of my biopsy.

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An ABer sent me a naked photo of himself. I can no longer be friends with him because he always brings sex into it! How do I get the picure off my hard drive? How do I tell him we're done without creating an enemy? I am terribly sorry for the unpleasant situation. I would: 1] Report him to AB including the picture. 2] If emailed to you, change your email. 3] If he emailed the picture to you it should not be in your computer system but only in the email, delete the email. 4] If not emailed to you and if you use Windows XP, go to My Documents, then My Images, search the images and see if it is there, if...

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New York bomb plotters converted to Islam in prison and adopted radical views. How should we modify the criminal-justice system so that it is not fertile ground for terrorist recruitment? See LINK: During the elections I answered one of many questions; it was regarding how to safely imprison terrorists. . 1] Immediately separate all inmates and not allow them to mingle with others to avoid indoctrination. 2] Immediately provide all the inmates with psychological help and to legally revise each case. Meanwhile improve the conditions at Guantanamo, have many green areas instead of...

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Faith healers often insist only their methods be used -- no modern medicine allowed. Is that because their faith isn't powerful enough to overcome modern medicine? I am not a faith healer nor a doctor in medicine. Never the less I am a believer in my faith as well as a patient of modern medicine. Faith healers believe their faith is strong enough that they can heal patients by imposing their hands on their bodies, by healing their souls and other methods that I ignore. I believe they can certainly heal the spirit/soul of any person that has a strong...

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So what did your last slave die of...? lol She passed very many years ago around the Civil War so I don't remember more. She visits after midnight and floats around my room and bbbbuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!

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Would you like to congratulate Homer who is now a Sage? Homer you made it to Sagehood, now you will battle with the rest of us to pass this difficult Sage level. . Congrats to you and good job!!!!

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If you refuse treatment will they just leave you and let you die? Doctors have studied to save lives, they have sworn to save lives and they will do whatever is necessary to save lives. Whatever your reason for asking these three last questions remember life is precious and there are times when doctors can't do anymore for their patients as it is in Gods hands. I will tell you why these three questions have touched me, on Friday last I had a bad...

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Things and people come and go in our life but, is there anything that stays forever? Love, feelings and memories these will always be there.

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If you felt something creeping into your mouth, whilst you are sleeping....X? Slap my mouth so hard I would probably blow a few teeth out!! I am very scared of spiders....

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U.S. prepares to withdraw, Iraqi resistance prepares for battle. If civil war erupts again, whose fault will it be? See LINK: They had it easy while our troops were there, I have a gut feeling this attitude could be called blackmail to stop us from leaving. Never the less they have a very bad memory now the fighting would be between Sunni tribesmen and the Shiite religious parties in control. . They have forgotten the Kurds in the North, they are stronger than ever and have been quite intelligent and have received...

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How much blood can you lose before you pass out? It depends on your blood count and age.I Googled this information: . 40% or greater is usually considered the maximum amount of blood that an adult can loose before the body can no longer compensate. In an 80 kg adult this would be about 2.24 liters. . A Class I Hemorrhage is usually considered 15%, or less, of an adult’s blood volume. In an 80 kg person this would be about 0.84...

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Stalin killed somewhere around 20 million of his own people in trying to create the perfect state. Do you think he deliberately sought to do harm, or had a misguided vision of perfection? He was born bad, cruel and was a beast.He was a street gang killer and a thief before age 11, then he became a Bolshevik and a member of the NKVD. His aim was ethnic cleansing and did so with Ukrainians, Poles, Koreans, Volga Germans, Crimean Tatars, Kalmyks, Chechens, Ingush, Balkars, Karachays, Meskhetian Turks, Finns, Bulgarians, Greeks, Latvians, Lithuanians, Estonians, and Jews. . Famine...

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When you personally ask someone to hang on a minute, how long is your minute...? If I say a minute it would be less or at the most the mentioned minute.

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Canned Pears or Canned Peaches..? I love both and no way I can choose one.

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Can anyone recommend a nice perfume...? Take your choice: Opium by Yves Saint Laurent Fidji by Guy Laroche Anais Anais by Cacharel

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Ever feel that no-one is really interested in your life only their own? I don't really care if others are interested in my life or not but I know my family does care. I care for my life, I fight for what I want and I try to have a good decent life. That is all that really matters.

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What would a day without tea/coffee be like for you? A very sleepy world, I drink about 15 mugs a day and if not I sleep all day long.

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What's the first thing you think of when you hear "Kansas"? The group called Kansas and their wonderful album Dust in the Wind. Click here to listen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umba_LZ6q1k&feature=fvst

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Secretary of State Clinton proposes extending benefits for same-sex partners of US diplomats. Good idea or bad? See LINK: Withdrawn.

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Republican Senator John Cornyn, head of Senatorial Election Committee, sees opportunity in 2010, says Cheney could be useful. Has the GOP hitched their wagon to a star or a shooting star in Cheney? See LINK: Senator John Cornyn has an appalling lack of decency and judgment, he has said " Vice President Dick Cheney could be useful as a campaign surrogate in the upcoming battle to win senate seats depending “on the circumstance and on the race. If the GOP wants to continue with the scare tactics and submerged in the highest level of indignity and lack of prestige at a National and...

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Have you heard the music from Gian Carlo Menotti's opera, "The Medium"? (your thoughts about it please) It is a beautiful short opera being my favorite the aria called "Monica's Waltz".In case you wish to read the synopsis please go to the following link: . http://www.usopera.com/operas/medium.html . The opera performance of "Medium" - at the Madlenianum Opera Theater Belgrade directed by Nenad Glavan, a small part is in the enclosed link to the YouTube video: . ...

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Do CIA case officers have some sort of license to carry a concealed weapon in countries with strict gun laws? Being a CIA case officer typically means working at a U.S. embassy under diplomatic cover. It might involve meeting officials of a friendly foreign intelligence service who have information to offer, trying to recruit a source in an allied or adversary government, or interrogating a recently captured terror suspect. . Some CIA officers are called "NOCs," meaning they work under...

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Give me a Name beginning with the Letter S - that you like please...? I like SPINDERELLA but it is your user name so I will add SUSANNAH.

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Will you join me in congratulating Chief Wanbli, the second member ever to reach Illuminati (100th) level of answer bag? A big YAAAAY for the Chief! You worked hard and patiently, took the time to help others and all the same you made it to the very top. My most sincere congratulations for your achievement Chief Wanbli. Cheers with a couple of black hot coffee mugs!!!!

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Where are the most beautiful botanical gardens in the world? There are very many that are exceptionally beautiful, but if I could select a few I would go for: Loire Valley's Secret Gardens - France Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - UK Most of the Botanical Gardens in Kyoto, Nara and Nikko in Japan. Brooklyn Botanical Garden - USA

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Do you remember any of the graduation speaker's speeches when you graduated from high school? Graduating from School: It was a mom who gave the speech on behalf of the parents, then Mother Superior and three other nuns each on a different subject. I do remember what each one of them said. Graduating from the University: The principal speech was by the then Chair of the French School of Law and later several outstanding academic personalities. Yes I do remember what they said.

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I can't take your answer right now. Will you please leave a message? Hi Jim I am Carpediem sorry couldn't find you, if you have some spare time please return this call. Bye.

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All The Ladies ! !...............What are the Pros and Cons for Lip Gloss...? I never use it, it is way too sticky. I prefer a nice light color and shiny lipstick.

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Could there be limits to human imagination? There is no limit to human imagination unless we ourselves set the limits and what a pity it would be.

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Did you Remember to Water the Plants...? ?? Yes I watered the plants today, Tuesdays and Fridays after work watering the plants is my main task.

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What will Dick Cheney go down in history as a pillar of? As a pillar of deceit and shameful actions.

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Cliff Carlson wrote, "The future we get is the past we ignore." What past should we be sorting through so we don't have to live it again? See LINK: I cant see the link if you posted it. We have all ignored many things in our past as persons, citizens and in general as human beings. If we could have the chance to run into what we have ignored we could work on them and perhaps obtain a much better future. Many issues could be corrected and many dreadful mistakes would be erased. It would be wonderful if only possible. . As citizens we are...

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If you were free to date, which Member of Congress or the Administration would you go out with? Withdrawn.

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Are you a member of skype? Yes I am and have been since it exists.

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Would your favorite teacher be happy with the way you turned out and the life you are leading? Madame St. Genevieve was my teacher since I was in Kindergarten and taught me until I left high school that meant 17 years in all. Then she traveled with a us her students that were going to study in the main house in Europe. She dedicated all her time to make sure we did well and saw us become university students. . I know she would be happy with the way I turned out to be as I am of her...

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What does envy feel like? How about jealousy? Are they the same or different? This is an excellent question and I wish I knew the answer. Unfortunately I can not be of help as I have never felt or known what envy or jealousy are. I could never understand the difference between both, I always have to ask someone I trust to explain them to me but the information never gets through my thick skull. I have been told I am often a victim of both, but my lack of understanding...

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Does it make you happier when you compare yourself with others and feel you are "doing better" than they are or do you never compare yourself with others? I never compare myself with others it is a useless practice with negative results. There will always be lesser and greater persons than me all I need to do is respect them all. . We may think we are doing better, but are we? Are we happier? Are we better persons? I don't think so, everyone gets a fare share of everything life offers I may have one out of three and someone else may have...

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Would you get a career that you don't like but get a degree in it just so you could earn lots of money? Studying and working in a career you don't like is equivalent to a life sentence. Under such conditions you will not be able to earn very much money because if you don't like it you will not be good at it. . What makes people earn very much in a certain career is passion and dedication, but without the necessary love for your career there will never be success.

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Why are Americans so enamored of euphemisms? "Enhanced Interrogation" (torture)..."Domestic Discord" (wife beating)...changing the description doesn't change the facts...it just makes us look like wimps. What do you think? We should always call things by the right and common names, people would understand them very well. Euphemisms are great for books and perhaps newspapers and for conversations between very learned persons who prefer to be politically correct. . In fairness honor it is important to point out that certain careers also teach those who have studied them to permanently use euphemisms, for example...

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Is it a "good" thing to be motivated by fear? Should reason, logic and common sense be involved somehow as well? Reason, logic and common sense should be the motivational tools for everyone. Fear is an inherent part in every person, it can be present but only to help us remember what may happen if we go the wrong way and do wrong things, It is not motivational but highly repressive.

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Does the source of something matter to you? A friend makes a statement with which you agree....if someone whom you don't like says the same thing do you find a way to disagree with it just because? I don't agree or disagree with others because they are my friends or not, I can agree or disagree with both. I don't usually manifest my thoughts about subjects that may cause any of the above, I prefer to keep quiet and not discuss the matter in question. When dealing with information the source is very important to me.

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Is Dick Cheney the new spokesperson for the Republicans? No he is not, but he may think he is. All he is saying in the past days is related solely in defense of what was done during the past administration. He is not helping but hurting the Republican Party.

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Did you know that there are over 1 million abortions in the US every year? I know the statistics, I wonder how many families are out there trying to adopt a child and give it a good and loving home. There are no statistics on this very important subject.

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What will you think of a person who says that biology is of no use to this world and computer science has everything that the modern world requires? Unfortunately it shows ignorance, pity if the person who says it is a teacher. I wonder if she knows what biology is all about, how it is part of medicine and science but I guess she does not care to know.

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If it weren't for the particular circumstances of your birth, you Christians out there might have been born in Muslim families and you Muslims out there might have been born in Christian families. Right? So why the fight? A very thoughtful question. I am a Roman Catholic thus a Christian. Regarding the fighting it very much depends on the Christian denomination, not all Christians pick fights with Muslims. . We Roman Catholics are not supposed to discuss religion with any denomination be it Christian, Muslim, Jewish or any other. We are to keep our believes to ourselves and not shove it down anyones throat. I...

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The word "homeland" makes me think of Nazis. Until the prior administration used it, I never heard that word used in any other context but Nazi. Do you like "Homeland" anything? What do you think? I personally don't like the word "homeland", it reminds me of the Nazis as they were the first one to use it.I would prefer any other word but not this one.

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Do you drink alot of milk? No I don't, I am allergic to it.

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I used to think that aging gracefully would be a good goal. Now I think that being gracious is better and we shouldn't wait to get old before we start. What do you think? I have my personal understanding on being gracious which in my opinion is nonexclusive to aging gracefully. The word “gracieus” is a French one which means: Gracious - kind and warmly courteous; tactful; compassionate; indulgent; charming and graceful; elegant and with good taste. As you may have noticed after the fifth definition it says “graceful”, I have looked this...

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We didn't torture. What we did was legal. Nancy Pelosi knew about it and will go to jail for allowing it if you investigate. What's wrong with Republican "logic"? We did torture but congress was lied to by W and the CIA and torture is and was absolutely illegal. Now regarding Nancy Pelosi, though I don’t like her, hear me out. Nancy Pelosi has been interviewed several times on this subject, in her last interview she clearly said "Yes they briefed congress on what they had done, they said they were planning on using enhanced interrogation and...

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Dogs aren't offended by the natural smell of dogs. No animal hates the smell of their own kind except humans. Why? Do we really smell all that bad compared to pigs? Now don’t get angry at me or feel offended for what I am going to answer you asked for it. . I don’t know if we smell all that bad compared to pigs, but pigs really stink. We humans have done all possible to avoid human smells, we use just about everything there is to smell good and I suppose we have grown unaccustomed to our own pestilence. . I dare you to the following for...

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Some say that all political systems are the same. If Hitler had defeated the rest of the world and instituted his Fascist Master Race plan, do you really think your life would be just as it is today? Who ever thinks that all political systems are all the same has no clue on what political systems are; there is a reason why there are many Political Schools of Thought. . If Hitler would have won and gotten away with his fascist plan, the world would be very different and our lives would also be different and who knows how we would live and under what circumstances.

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Should the GOP steer right to regain momentum? See LINK: They can stir in any direction and the results won’t change. The Republican Party has become a regional party controlled by extremists and will never rebound until they practice serious policy changes. They need leadership which is now inexistent and please don’t mention Limbaugh as he is only a trouble maker.

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What's causing the number of the world's deserts to increase and expand? Iwnit has provided a very good answer with much technical information. I will address the consequences in the dry lands and how it is affecting the USA as well. . Dry lands cover 41% of the planet's land surface, and are growing. They are home to over two billion people, including the world's most impoverished, in areas such as central Asia and northern Africa. . Sand from the...

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What is your reaction to someone who portrays themselves to be intellectually superior to others? Someone intellectually superior will never portray himself as such, intellectual superiority shows, others can see and hear it therefore it is nonsense to rub it into others.

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Why do Republicans now oppose investigating what Nancy Pelosi knew about torture? Nancy Pelosi has been interviewed several times on this subject, in her last interview she clearly said "Yes they briefed congress of what they had done, that they were planing on using enhanced interrogation and when we asked them the CIA said they had not used it yet". The press insisted on this issue and N. Pelosi then stated what you can hear for yourself in the enclosed video. ...

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Do you think that technology would be so advanced one day that we could have the Internet installed into us and we can see the screen in/on our eye(s)? Nothing can surprise me about the advance of technology, but your description sort of freaks me out and I don't think I would like to have it.

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What is kindness Kindness is the quality of being warmhearted, considerate, humane, sympathetic with a tendency to be kind and forgiving.

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What talents do you like showing off? I truly don't have any talents, I am kind of dumb except for playing chess, a few sports and my career. Nothing worth showing off.

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What do they do to startle you and make you feel tangly all over? Say you and I are sitting on a sofa, you begin shaking your legs and the sofa moves, I will run like mad and make it to the door and once there I will simply pass out. I am scared to death of earthquakes!!!

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Since the thinking at that time was "America First" and isolationism, do you think that FDR lied to the American people and kept information from them that led us into WWII? And, if so, do you think that he did the right thing? According to Robert Stinnett, author of Simon & Schuster’s "Day Of Deceit", we have the proof. Stinnett’s book is dedicated to Congressman John Moss, the author of America’s Freedom of Information Act. . According to Stinnett, the answers to the mysteries of Pearl Harbor can be found in the extraordinary number of documents he was able to attain through...

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Do you know what's it's like to be without electricity for four days? When I lived in France we had two days without electricity, I did enjoy it though. It was nice and quiet and I could sleep a lot which I needed very much.

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What's been happening on AB the last four days?(I've been gone.) I did notice you were not around but I thought you had traveled.I would like to suggest to take a look at the AB Rich blog, you will find all the fix ups they have made to make things much better for us. Questions come and go as usual, I have not been around too much either but I had some personal things to attend to. Yesterday was my birthday and Bull was very sweet and posted a HB link...

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Have you ever heard of the 300 stone steps? No I had not, but the research bug in me and your question pushed me to look it up, thank you for it. "THE 300 STONE STEPS OF MORRIS PLAINS are in New Jersey and seem to be an enigma. Some believe the stairs were constructed by Washington’s troops during the Revolutionary War others claim the steps are the handiwork of Native Americans and were laid well before the Continental...

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If sometimes goes wrong do you always have someone to talk too? No not always, my parents and siblings live far away in other countries, I live alone. If something goes wrong I simply have to swallow it, take a shower and workout.

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When you go to emergency in your hospital how long do you usually have to wait? With the insurance I have they send an ambulance that is sort of small hospital, it gets here in about 5 minutes, two doctors included, they do what is needed lab included if required they will take me to the hospital and right in to be attended by the other doctors no waiting at all.

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What is the difference between swine flu and just a regular flu? A regular flu is the human flu also known as Influenza B and in the worst of cases Influenza A. It can only be passed between humans and can be rapidly controlled with medicines but A type is highly contagious. . H1N1 SIV is the one known as the swine flue. This flu is generally found in pigs, easily passed to humans and between humans as well. The virus string mutates very swiftly from a...

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Should I feel sheepish about loving ewe? A female sheep = ewe An African ethnic group = ewé So I guess you mean the female sheep (ewe), yes please feel free to be sheepish about loving a female sheep. PS: Congrats you got your question back!!

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What is environmental democracy Environmental democracy describes how Right-to-Know programs are enabling the public to participate in environmental decision-making. For further information: http://www.unep.org/ourplanet/imgversn/86/hazen.html

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Who said, "There is no time like the present"? That person deserves a medal! The phrase you mention is a very old Spanish saying "No dejes para mañana lo que puedes hacer hoy" translated to English "Don't leave for tomorrow what you can do today". Many years later E. Kant gave this old saying a philosophical meaning with the phrase you have stated which is supposed to mean: Yesterday are bygones, tomorrow we don’t know and there...

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What do you make of this? During the early days of the Iraq War, Defense Sec. Don Rumsfeld routinely pasted militaristic Bible passages on top-secret intelligence summaries prepared by the Pentagon for Pres. Bush, an evangelical Christian. This is absolutely incredible and sick.If true, sorry but for my own sanity I need to have some doubt, I must say that Rumsfeld was the "mad monk" he was the US Rasputin. I can just picture him running around with a black cloak pasting those bible passages all over the White House. I could never tolerate Rumsfeld, I don't know why but I feel a huge rejection for him and...

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Is there anybody you just wish would fall off the Planet...? lols Yes my sister's husband and a few others that I better not mention in here.

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Did anyone else happen to watch President Obama's speech at Notre Dame yesterday? I thought it was a very good speech and the audience seemed to agree. If you saw it, what did you think? Yes I did watch President Obama's speech, it was an excellent one that addressed all the necessary issues and his choice of words was great and I must add he is a great orator. I do agree the audience seemed to agree. . President Obama's most admirable feature is his confidence in himself and his absolute control over his actions and reactions no matter what may happen. . For...

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Republican Sen. Kim Hendren referred to Senator Chuck Schumer as "that Jew". Should that hurt his electability? See LINK: Senator Hendren lost it and made a terrible and inexcusable political mistake, he will never see a Jewish vote ever again in his miserable life. Please see the related enclosed video:

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What is your favorite Will Smith movie...? The one I have seen several times and love it is "The Pursuit of Happiness" then I liked "Men In Black".

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Did you ever join an Amateur Dramatics Group...? No I did not, never had the time for it.

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If you had been President Truman facing a decision between using the A bomb or ordering a ground invasion to defeat Japan, what would you have done? The answer to this question is not an easy one, there is too much classified information and way too many lies on what truly happened during the Pacific War 1941 - 1945 and let’s not mix it with WWII. . 1934: Japan was at war with China, that war weakened the Japanese as it lasted for over 10 years, the Japanese were under embargo by the United States, they were weak and getting poor by...

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General McKiernan replaced by General McChrystal. What do you think of the change of command in Afghanistan? See LINK: The Afghani people are very difficult to deal with and to understand, that was General McKiernan’s problem and his relations with the Afghani leaders were pretty bad. I believe that is the reason he was replaced by General McChrystal who seems to have more experience in dealing with these war lords. I have many times said that I don’t believe or see a victory in Afghanistan, now...

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Do you believe that attacking Iraq and having used "enhanced interrogation" decreased or increased the likelihood of another terrorist attack on US soil? I don’t believe we were ever attacked by Al Qaida or any other I am absolutely sure it was an inside job. By invading Iraq we made a terrible mistake which only served those who ordered the invasion and invented the WMD and the rest of known lies. To top it off we used the so called “enhanced interrogation” it has been verified that once it was applied the detainees did not...

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Wal-Mart Stores says April same-store sales rise. Light at the end of the tunnel, or a train? See LINK: The sales % was above the predicted one and their shares quoted nicely in the stock market. We can’t yet think we are out of the mess, but the good sign is that it is getting better slowly; abrupt changes are not good for an economy in crisis. I believe it is a dim light at the end of the tunnel.

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Why are Republicans more likely to see what they want to see instead of what's actually happening? I would call it an act of willful blindness caused by absolute denial.

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In today's world are the traits of modesty, kindess and "being nice" overrated and not worth much or are they priceless? In today’s world nobody cares about the mentioned traits. More so if you are modest, kind and nice you are laughed at, bullied and insulted. Never the less the above mentioned traits are priceless.

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Is there anything particular in life that you would like to eradicate, eliminate, annhilate for all time and for all people? Would you ask others for their opinions and approval first or would you just get rid of it? Yes there is and yes I would annihilate it all forever and for everyone’s sake, it is destroying our people and our kids. If I asked for opinions or approvals I would never get it done, I would need to act on my own and under my sole responsibility.

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What is something that you get for free but is really the most precious thing for you? My family's love and care which is priceless for me.

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If The Devil really exists, do you honestly think he can make someone do anything that person doesn't want to do anyway? The devil is a characterization of evil. Evil is within people and an evil person can make another non evil and naive person do whatever they don't really want to do.

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What is the first thing that you remember figuring out for yourself? How old were you? When I was under 2 years I figured out that bad things happened to old ladies and that they die. . We were in Italy and my grand mother sat me in my baby carriage and took me to visit her first cousin. Ever since I was very afraid that when my grandmother went out she would not come home again, but time passed and I forgot the facts but had the bad feeling which made me cry with no apparent...

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Do you sometimes feel invisible in your family? No never, I feel too visible!!!

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How is your ego level lately? It is fine for the time being, we will see what time brings along.

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Will you break my heart? No my friend I would never do it. If it ever happens let me know and I will help you mend your broken heart.

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Do you realize that you only live once? Oh yes I do realize it and I know what I am talking about.

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Who like CHER? If so what is your favorite song? As a person she is fantastic and a very beautiful woman for her age.I do like her music it has excellent rhythm. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz4TdqO4Iuk

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I am Sexyrabbit who are you? Hi Sexyrabbit I am your friend Carpediem.

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Relationship do not work for me how about you? After I became a widow I have never tried a relationship again and don't think I ever will.

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Do you ever regrete getting married? No never, I married the most wonderful man you can ever imagine. Unfortunately life and war took him away.

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When i say SHANIA TWAIN what comes to your head? A beautiful young lady, a great voice and wonderful country music. The second video Anne Murray and Shania Twain in duet.

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I was raised in a home without guns so I fear them. How many of you were raised in a home where the use of guns for hunting or target practice was a normal part of your everyday life?Is that still true? I was also raised in a household without guns, rifles or whatever and I terribly fear them.

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What do you Own ...? I own my dignity, my life and my destiny.

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Is it acceptable to Sulk to get what you want...? When I was a child I would make sad faces to my father and it generally did work though not with my mother. When I was around 12 and since I don't sulk I feel it is a kind of blackmail.

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What colour eyes does/did your Mother have...? My mother has very beautiful large eyes with very long heavy lashes. Now regarding the color it is difficult to say as it depends on the weather, if cloudy and foggy her eyes will be a very light grayish blue known as perse, if in a bright day and outside they could be either very light green or violet if in the inside the color will be a bit darker.

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What time does it get dark where you live...? In winter at around 17.30 and in summer at 19.00. My time zone is GMT+1.

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If none of us could see..if we were all blind..and therefore could not "judge" one another on what we could see , how would the world be different? How would we be different? Would that make any difference? If we were all blind we would develop other greater skills like hearing and scent. We would be able to distinguish sounds, accents and scents to know who the other people are and would continue discriminating as we do today. Unfortunately the world would not change, for it to change we need to begin that change in ourselves and become better human beings.

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Assuming one's belief in something is very strong, why would it be harmful to listen to opposing views? No matter how strong our believes are it is not harmful but beneficial to listen to opposing views there is always something we can learn. If those with opposing views wish to convince me of something they better have solid and very good arguments.

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Various "talking heads" on both sides of the aisle continue to say "the American people care about this..they don't care about that". I am one of the American people and they never speak for me. I care about the truth. What do you care about? Those talking heads on both sides of the aisle do not represent the people of the United States, sorry but I reject the term "American people" it is geographically and historically inaccurate. I am a citizen of the United States and they do not represent me. I care about the truth, authentic patriotism and to uphold the constitution of the United States.

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Where on the Statue of Liberty does it say "you are welcome here in America only if you agree with us?" Sculptor: Frederic Auguste Bartholdi Structural Engineer: Gustave Eiffel Method of Fabrication: Repousse Process Statue completed in Paris: June 1884 Statue presented to the United States by the people of France: July 4, 1884 Statue dismantled and shipped to US: Early 1885 1885 Transport Ship: French frigate "Isere" Number of individual pieces shipped to US: 350 Number of...

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What exactly does a "real American" look like? You may not like me after I answer this question, but this is an issue that has been bugging me for years, we the US people have taken possession of the word America, which is not fair nor geographically and historically accurate. America is not a country it is a continent, from the North to the South Pole the continent includes very many "Americans". This being said I believe...

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Are there many people of color who belong to the NRA? There are several associations that have the same NRA letters, I hope you are not referring to any other than the National Rifle Association. I guess a few people of color might belong to this association, of course the more whitish ones like Michel Steel for example. There is a site that has very interesting reading material, quizzes, many questions to answer & vote for and related to...

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What are the laws about what to do with one after they die? Do you have to be embalmed either for burial or cremation? Can you just be put in hole in the ground if that's what you want? To begin with the laws vary from state to state and from country to country.You don't have to be embalmed for burial or cremation, it is not legally mandatory. No you can not be put in a hole, this due to sanitary reasons. If you wish certain specific arrangements to meet your believes, leave the specifications in a separate will that should be read immediately after death. Just in...

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In which Community or Neighborhood would you feel most at home? Sesame Street, Andy Griffith's Mayberry, Ron Howard's Happy Days , Archie Bunker's All in the Family or Harry Potter's Hogwarts? Andy Griffith's Mayberry is my kind of neighborhood.

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Can a dog be knocked out with a punch? Yes you can knock the dog out. But if you are thinking on trying it be careful, dogs don't forget and he will get back at you. The video you posted is staged......

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How is forcing troops to steal water from Iraq contractors hired by Bush-Cheney considered support? Those contractors make four times as much as any of our troops and do the same work, they get all they want like cigarettes, beers and others our troops don't, they can take a shower three times a day our troops once a day. The contractors can drink all the water they want our troops have to steal if from them so as to take the horrible heat in the area. I don't quite understand...

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Is genital slicing considered torture? How would you feel if it was done to you? Of course it is torture!!!

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My boyfriend is allergic to a range of substances, lately he had a few allergic reactions which only occur at my house…..he is weezing and coughing…..is there any way to find out what allergen is bothering him? You have been told just about everything you can do. There is one additional one which is the season, spring is great to bring around all kinds of allergic reactions.

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Is YouTube acting weird for anyone today or is it just on my end? (5/15/09) No problem at all for me, I was there this morning and it is fine.Why don't you try some maintenance on your PC, it will help.

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Do you like the way you were dressed as a child...? My sister [identical twin] and I were always dressed exactly the same, we both loved our clothes but when we became teenagers we did not enjoy using the same exact clothes, we were already exactly alike so the clothing too was a bit too much. My mom has very good taste so it was fine until we became 18 we then rebelled and learned how to combine her and my clothes so that we did not look that...

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Why do you look forward to the weekend? What is it that you do that's different than every other day? Not much my friend, I am still sick and the doctor says to stay home although I am waring a face mask to avoid catching the Influenza H1N1 SIV again. But there are a few things inside my home that I need to have done like fixing my small Zen garden and feeding my other plants among the things I suppose I am not to do but so what. I also want to read a very good book I got yesterday.

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To those of you who are fans of President Obama, do you take personal offense at those who seek to undermine him and wish him ill? I am not a fan of President Obama I admire and respect him. This for his level of competence, his intelligence, knowledge and the decent family man he is. . I don’t take personal offense from those who seek to undermine him because I understand and know that during eight years we unfortunately got used to the constant undermining of others, name calling, lying as a defense strategy,...

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As you have gotten older has life got better or worse? As we become older we drop foolishness and lack of knowledge that we so much love when young. We have been learning as the years go by, we gain peace of heart, mind and spirit and we focus on different issues. In other words we mature and thus life becomes very much better and will become even better as time keeps going on.

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Almost a month ago, when asked if he was willing to undergo waterboarding, Sean Hannity quickly and confidently agreed 'for charity, for the troops' families'. Any idea when he'll keep his word? (starts at :53 on the video) Your video just popped, I have not seen it yet but I will. Never the less I guess I know what you are referring to. If Sean Hannity was willing to undergo water boarding and confidently agreed perhaps he had not seen or did not know about what is mentioned in the enclosed video links: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26315908/#30732947 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26315908/#30733090 I think...

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What are the kinds of worms? There are so many worms living inside the earth that it’s impossible to list them all here. That said, there are some worm groups that are larger than others such as the earthworm and the inch worm. While there are more than 4,400 different types of worms, there are 2,700 different types or earthworm alone and more than 1,200 species of inch worm. Here you have a few names: # Book...

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Are you observant? Oh yes, very observant.

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They laught at me when I remember a tiny detail from the past when no one expects anyone to remember it and I feel hurt when they laugh. When I don't speak up, I feel bad. What should I do? Whatever the reason for them laughing at you don't feel hurt or bad, ignore them. Only ignorant and stupid people laugh at others.

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Have you ever walked around your house naked? No I have never done it.

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Do you look at the category of the question if you don't understand it? Yes sometimes I have to look at the category.

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Open windows or AC in the summer? I have asthma no AC for me no matter how hot.

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Do you have strong hands? Yes long strong hands. If you wish to strengthen yours go to a sports shop and buy those squeeze balls that you permanently press, they get your hands very much stronger as well as your forearm muscles. Sorry I don't remember the name of those things. Check the link: http://www.ehow.com/how_17152_strengthen-hand-bowling.html

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I'm feeling very tired out? Are you? You are not the only one, I am also physically tired and emotionally weary.

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A "Brown Thrasher" crashed into the window of the building where I work. Unfortunately, it died. Is this a rare bird? The Brown Trasher [Toxostoma rufum] is quite common in the United States and Canada, it is a beautiful bird. Pity we always have to build things in their known flying route and thus they crash against buildings the same thing happens with pigeons and others.

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Do you remember Frankie Valli & The Four seasons? If so, what was your favorite song of theirs? Though not from my lifetime, they are great: DAWN

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Do you go for bike rides? Yes I do, it is very good for your health.

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Is telling someone to "grow up" considered a reasonable answer, nonsense, offensive, or a reason to put them in the Penalty Box? Though not nice to say to another user it is all over the site. It depends on the context and I don't think it is any of the things you mention. It is simply an expression.

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Did Bush-Cheney achieve power via a coup in 2000? It seems so my friend, I would call that election a ballot kidnap and rape!!

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Do all alphabets have the same amount of letters in them? No they don't. Here is an example: The Japanese language has three alphabets which are Kanji, Hiragana and Katakana. There are 204 Letters in the Hiragana and Katakana only. Kanji is debatable as upwards of 70,000 characters. Also the Arabic Numerals are used ( 0-9 in symbol form).

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How many of Leonardo da Vinci's art works are still available for sale in museum quality? I have checked it and as far as I have seen authentic ones are not for sale. You can get excellent replicas in this link: http://www.oilpaintingsgallery.com/?source=speedy

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What Texas museum recently acquired a work by a young da Vinci? I believe it is the Kimbell Art Museum, hope I am not mistaken.

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What English word has the most definitions? As the other user said it is SET that has the most definitions of any word in the English language. SET has 464 definitions in the Oxford English Dictionary.

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Was Picasso ever diagnosed with schizophrenia? It is not mentioned as such in anything I have read, but certain descriptions lead me to be believe he was. His daughter Paloma Picasso on a TV interview said that he was schizophrenic.

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Was history difficult for you in high school? In my school we got history from 4th. grade on. I always loved it and still do so it was not difficult at all.

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What artist do you sound like the most when you sing? I am terrible I would have never made it to an artist or even like one.

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Who's the cooler parent who lets you get away with things, mom or dad? I am too old for that now. But when growing up my mother was the strict one, my father was easier to convince but he would never go against what had been decided by my mother.

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Would you keep the window open at night if it blows in sone nice breezes? During winter I leave the glass door to my bedroom patio slightly open, I can't bear a stuffy room. During summer totally open.

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How many times a week do you do laundry? I do it myself and do it once a week.

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Have you cleaned all your windows this spring? I have too many windows and glass doors, thus they are cleaned each 15 days no matter what season. I have the Geneva Lake just in front of my place and the glasses receive a lot of moisture and look horrible if not cleaned often.

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What is the purpose of philosophy? Philosophy is a discipline that is, in many ways, like no other intellectual endeavor. It does not exist as a means to an end; it does not have a particularly defined purpose. Philosophy is not about manipulating the reality it exists within, as are the sciences. It is not a tool in any sense. Philosophy is about watching, interpreting, and understanding the world and the people living in it....

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Who was the first philosopher? The earliest person who is cited by ancient sources as a philosopher is Thales, who lived in the city of Miletus in Asia Minor around the late 7th or early 6th century BCE. He is credited with attempts to expand the Greeks' knowledge in several fields: mathematics, astronomy, navigation, and the investigation of the fundamental nature of what exists.

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Why are college professors so much nicer to graduate students than to undergraduates? Allow me to clarify that "college" means very different institutions and according to each country. In American English all universities are colleges, but not all colleges are universities. Examples of colleges which do not qualify as universities include many liberal arts colleges (which provide tertiary education), and most community colleges (which also provide post-secondary...

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Were you ever prom king or queen in high school? No I was not, I was never too social that I should say I was the bookworm type.

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What are some memorable thing in your life? My childhood, university studies, engagement and finally my marriage.

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Yellowstone Park is the largest volcanic caldera on earth. It erupts about every 600,000 years, wiping out most life on earth. Last eruption? 650,000 yrs. ago. Are you prepared? If you are trying to scare the hell out of many of us, well you got a good victim here I am scared to death of earthquakes and volcanoes.I have been looking up some information and got very different info than yours. I am not not ready for a darn thing, least of all such a horrible event. I live quite far away and I hope nothing will cross the Atlantic Ocean which seems quite exaggerated...

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Which museum has the most items in their collections, The Smithonion in Washington, D.C. or The Louvre in Paris, France? I truly don't know about volumes I know about the values in each museum, one of the richest is the Louvre they have the most fascinating collection of Egyptian art in 24K gold.

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Do you have a hard time uploading images of is it just me? Not a hard time a horrible time I simply can not upload images and wow do I need them. This is not just you and me most of us have the same problem. Just hold on and wait, they should fix it soon or hopefully they will.

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Does your presence make people smile? At a first impression they don't like me. But when they get to know me and notice that I usually look right into their eyes because that is how I am, then it is all fine and great. I have not noticed that my presence makes them smile unless they are very close friends.

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Is there any Foods you actually prefer a little Stale...? No I have never tried anything stale, I am allergic and a pecetarian so it scares me a bit.

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Did a security guard ever annoy you? Yes a few days ago, a friend came over and she parked her car right in from of my garage door and this man did not want to understand that the garages are mine and thus I can do what I want with them. I had to call the police.

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Watched anything good on Youtube lately...care to share...? I have been listen to music from the 60s, don't ask me why because I don't have a clue I was not even born by then. Then I was listening to Vicky Carr and several other singers I was told about but never heard them. My sessions grand finale was country music by George Strait.

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Is there a such thing as a temporary crush? A crush is a short term infatuation, so yes it is temporary.

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You are entrusted with administering a great fortune to be used for charitable purposes around the world. It is in the billions and you will receive an administrative fee for the work involved. Where do you start? Which charities would benefit? I would open branches of my existing charity for the homeless, addicted and mentally ill veterans and extend it to attend homeless elderly persons specially in the cities that need it the most. I would donate more to: Safe the Children Foundation, Children's Wish Foundation (terminal children), amfAR HIV/AIDS Research Foundation, Greenpeace International, Burundi Park - Great Apes...

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Have you ever denied yourself something so that you could provide someone else with what he/she wanted? Do you always, sometimes or never put yourself first? I never went to the extreme of denying myself anything, but I have adjusted my expenses in order to provide more cash to my charity. There is not much I need and I hardly ever put myself first.

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I was watching YouTube last night due to a few discussions I have had recently about internet addiction... the kind where parents neglect children, etc. If there are any TRUE internet addicts on AB, how does it affect you and your loved ones? Very many people are very addicted to the point they don't sleep to go to work in order to be online. I know of a few users in here who are online all night long, I have a USA East Coast +7 time difference so when I am getting up in the morning it can easily be around 3am in the US East Coast and they are online I have checked back later around my lunch time and they are still online. So...

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Does/should Popularity transcend Talent? Talent and popularity together work beautifully to get things done. Talent is inborn and popularity can be achieved with talent. So no, it can not transcend talent.

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What is it exactly that would cause someone to pay more attention to Rush Limbaugh than to Colin Powell? Limbaugh's histrionic and rude attitude, most people are full of both. Colin Powell is the other side of the coin, I will always prefer him to the former.

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Which do you think is better? To live each day as if it were your last, or live each day as if it were your first? To live each day as if my first with a little bit of my last but only for the experience.

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Are you a Curious Creature - i am...? lol I am very curious, by the way I don't know any woman that is not curious. All the same "curiosity killed the cat and satisfaction brought him back".

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Do you usually find what you seek? If you don't, could you be looking in the wrong places? Yes I usually find what I seek but there are many times I can't find it. I am not necessarily looking in the wrong place the problem is that what I am seeking for does not exist or is not available for me, it simply was not meant to be.

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Do you "give as good as you get" when it comes to kindness? I always give good and as much as I can, but I never expect anything in return.

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Do you think the world would change if people knew that they could only keep the "good" in their lives if they actively valued it? Anything /anyone taken for granted would be taken away? I agree with Bohemian, it could happen if they only knew what they have that is good to keep and stop chasing their utopias. If they knew what they were taking for granted they would not do it, thus i find it unfortunately too difficult because of the tremendous existing denial on their wrong doings and utopias.

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What are some things you may see at a Hairdresser...? Lots of combs, brushes, blow dries, shampoo, conditioners, moose,lacquer, nail polishes, towels and a lot of specialized personnel.

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Have you noticed any AB-ers who are constantly bragging about what they have - what does this say about these people...? I have not noticed users bragging in here, perhaps I did not notice but honestly the people I know don't brag.

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Are Bonsai trees difficult to grow? Very difficult to grow specially from seed, most of them need very high humidity surroundings. If you plan to have any, learn the technique it is not easy and it takes time.

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Would you rather be in a class requiring you to struggle to keep up or one that was easy peasy and required little from you? If I hang around with those that demand little of me and do things that also require little of me, I will always be mediocre and never reach my goals.

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How does who you are stack up against who you could be? I will always be who I am, why torture myself with who I could be after all I am not a bad person or have serious personality issues.

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Do you believe that the world is "going to he** in a handbasket" or that things are looking up and are getting better or will get better? No I don't, there have been very difficult times throughout history and everything was later alright. I have hope and faith we will do just fine in a near future.

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Who do you miss the most now that they are dead? He who was my husband.

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How many people are driving around knowing something is wrong with there car, truck, van? But, do not have the time or money to fix it? Very many drivers have that problem and the lack of funds to have their vehicles fixed.

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Would you go out with someone who did not like your animals? If I ever decide to date again I will never go out with someone who does not like my pets, if they don't like them then they don't like either, if allergic to them then allergic to me too.

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Have you ever heard of someone sober committing suicide? Not family nor friends but rather media people and artists, the two I know about were totally sober and both did the same thing and jumped out of a 12th and 16th floor of their buildings. They both had horrible depressions.

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Will you dedicate a song to the ladies? For the ladies who are in love by Kenny Rogers.

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How often do you wash your hair? I don't have oily hair it is not dry either and being it long I wash it four times a week during winter and daily in summer because I usually have it cut neck length.

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Are your neighbors loud or were they better that you've imagined? I never had neighbors, now I do have them. In all there are 10 families. They are quiet and polite people and I have honestly never met them except for a "good day or good night". The family in the 5th. floor is from the US they have become friends and we get along just fine.

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Some say love is a river; what say you? Both are quite similar. Gentle and soft,rough and full of stones, it can overflow or dry out, long until it reaches the sea (life)then they both mix. Check this video called The River of Love by my favorite country singer George Strait:

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Do you suppose people who never ask questions think so literally that they assume Answerbag is just to give answers? I am one of those who never asks questions but only answers questions. When I first joined this site I asked several questions but they were all flagged by this horrible person who is not around any more, her reason was "I already know the answer to that question", I wonder who ever told her that I was asking for her to answer or learn anything. Well, she flagged them as nonsense...

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Who is your favorite character from a folk tale? I have a great preference for Native American, African American and many folk tales from other countries. The principal characters are part of nature thus they don't have a name but either tree, woman, man and others. Here is an example of an Inuit folk tale called The First Tears: Once long ago, Man went hunting along the water's edge for seals. To Man's delight, many seals...

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What are the seven wonders of the Ukraine? Experts in various fields were asked to vote for their seven best sites, which were condensed into a list of 1,000 candidates. These were examined by a council of 100 experts and the list was narrowed down to 21. Internet users could then cast their votes as to which of the 21 candidates they felt should make up the list of the Seven Wonders of Ukraine. The response from the public was very...

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Do you think being "cute" is age-related? Is cute okey dokey when you're 5 but not so much when you're 30? For me it is age related and only use it for someone up to the age of 19. There are so many wonderful words to describe an older person that I find it needless to use cute.

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Have you visited the Pysanka Museum in Kolomyia, Ukraine? Yes I have, Pysanka are the colored eggs so typical to Ukraine. The great issue is that you can get lessons on how to make the eggs in the same museum. Take a look at the enclosed video:

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Can you tell me about the architecture of the Ostroh Castle in the Ukraine?(alas it is written in Russian and has no translation!) Answer withdrawn due to my mistake when taking the information from Wikipedia. MUSEUMS UKRAINE National Art Museum of Ukraine The National Art Museum of Ukraine is of course not the oldest in the list of most famous museums of the world. But its prestige is constantly becoming higher. And the belief of museum founders that Ukrainian culture is valuable on international level today has...

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Did you enjoy reading the novel, "The Castle", by Kafka? (Why or why not?) Yes I did enjoy it but it was a shame it was not finished. Then I read the edited version but it did not feel the same as the original though unfinished. The Castle is about alienation, bureaucracy, and the seemingly endless frustrations of man's attempts to stand against the system.

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I thought this sounded like a good solution. What do you think? (see my answer for the rest of the question) It is an excellent plan the name is also great and it truly is patriotic. I hope this person has send it to the President, I know he will appreciate it. Do you know if he has send it to the White House? If not you could send it exactly as posted above or anyone else could without taking Dave Hill's personal information.

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Do you demand or request? Insist or suggest? Which works better for you as the Doee and the Doer? You have asked regarding three sets of words, allow me to answer as such: Demand or request: Neither. Insist or suggest: I will always and definitely suggest. I am a doer always on my own and no matter how much effort it will take. I will do what is needed even if I have to scratch to have it done.

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Karla the Adelaide Zoo orangutan collected and piled up debris in a corner of her enclosure, then put a stick on top of it short-circuiting the alarm. She then climbed out or the cage. Who says "dumb" animals? See LINK: Karta was very smart but at the same time she was desperately looking for her mate, she would never find him because he had died. I don't know where we got the idea that animals are dumb, we share 98.6% of our DNA with with the big apes. They can learn, read, write, paint, use charts, use two sign languages one their own and the human one, they have feelings and mourn their dead. There...

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How many people are 35 and over and do not have kids yet? Are you still planning to have them? I am 30, no kids and will never be able to have any due to medical reasons.

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I'm about to reach level 69. Does that really suck? It really is a difficult level, you need a huge amount of points but if you add up all the points required to pass the Sage levels you will see it is almost the same thing. Starting Sage it is difficult to advance, reason why I don't bother with levels.

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What something someone has try to get you to join or get you into? Religious group have tried it, but I know that if I say I am praying the Rosary they will make a run for it, so that is what I do to get rid of them.

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What sort of questions would you have to ask to get a 100% positive rating on Questions? You can ask whatever question you deem convenient, it does not affect your "Questions %" which is the important one. If you down rate, which I know you don't, then that % will go down and thus brings down the total average of +given ratings. But the Questions % also goes down when you are heavily down rated. I had the same problem but Arisztid explained it very well. . Of...

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Is this a real video and if so do you think that we should be worried? See my answer because AB wouldn't let me post the link. I don't know who the speaker is, I have not been able to identify him. He must be from Lebanon or Palestine check his scarf which is only used by the mentioned countries. His English pronunciation is very good and I can bet he speaks fluent English, it would not surprise me at all if he studied in the USA. . Regarding his speech, it is somewhat confusing, this speech had the intention of...

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In a speech in Washington Monday, former Sec. of State Colin Powell said Republicans should seek the center. Murdoch's WSJ says "We hope for the sake of the country that his party doesn't listen." Do you agree with Murdoch for once? See LINK: I totally agree with Colin Powell, what on earth does Murdoch know any way. How could anyone with a bit of common sense agree with Murdoch? He seems to want that party to disappear!!! PS: Today was the first time I read your profile, I am so traumatized with what happened that I am now checking everyones profile. Would you do me a huge favor? Please take that "sexagenarian" word...

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Would you like to take a ride on a roller coaster with me? (video and link are 2 different coasters) I have a horrible fear of heights, that thing looks terrible. I would take the ride with you if you promise me that if I pass out you will take care of me.

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Do you ever try to be someone you're not? If you are too trusting for example, do you try to be more suspicious, cautious and closed off? How successful are you at that? I can never pull it off. Can you? I don't need to pretend being someone I am not. I have a very serious, distant and cold personality, reason why many people don't dare talk to me and if they do and I have a bad gut feeling about them I will simply give them the indifferent cold look and that is it.

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Is you big toes longer than your second toe or vice versa? No the second is larger than the alleged big toe.

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Do you think Chicago, Illinois would get to host the 2016 Olympics? It will depend if the state meets the conditions set by the Olympic Committee.

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Do you like to make your garden beautiful? Yes I enjoy gardening very much, today was my gardening day, watering, feeding and moving the soil among others.

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Do you own a cell phone that flips open? Yes I do.

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Do you always have to get the latest clothing? No I don't, fashion is a trend which I generally don't like. I am very conservative and what I have seen in fashion shows are horrible things.

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What is something that I would notice in your home? There are way too many things you could notice, it will depend on what you may like.

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When you don't look, what do you see? Not true, I don't have to look and see, I have a very developed intuition and a great gut feeling, I usually feel more than anyone can imagine, no need to see.

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Are fifty year old men more romantic? I have heard many women say: that wine and men the older they get the better they are. I have no personal experience so I can not guarantee anything but it sounds weird and according to me it would depend on many things not just age.

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Obama's budget cuts: a start or a joke? Washington Post readers weigh in on both sides. See LINK: In my liberal opinion it is a start and never a joke. We should bear in mind that the goals during a recession are not to cut but to increase spending so as to turn the economy around. The goal of these spending cuts was to make a down payment on cutting waste, not to make significant cuts in overall spending. Once the economy turns around, then we should look for serious spending cuts. I...

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Intuition -- what's your intuition about its existence? Intuition is the philosophical method of French philosopher Henri Bergson; it is the act by which the mind perceives the agreement or disagreement of two ideas. When using only intuition, the truth of the proposition is immediately known right then, the moment it is presented. This is without the intervention of other ideas or deductive reasoning. So yes I believe intuition exists, some...

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Boss Limbaugh says Republicans don't need a listening tour, they need a teaching tour. Eric Cantor's listening tour with the National Council for a New America is now a teaching tour. Who says Boss Limbaugh isn't the leader of the New Republican Party? Piggy Limbaugh is the leader of the Republican Party or so they all think, shame on them, what happened to John Boehner?. Take a look at the enclosed video:

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Senator Jim Bunning said he would reconsider running for a third term if he did not meet his fund-raising goals. Another Republican senate seat oin trouble? See LINK: Yes another Republican senate seat in trouble, if he has only raised 400 thousand till March, how does he plan to raise the difference of 6.6 Million? . He does not have the support of his party the G.O.P. wants to rid itself of Senator Jim Bunning, who has what one senator calls “behavior issues”. “In a meeting in Kentucky he broke down in tears” read the enclosed...

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FDIC's Bair questions need for large, complex financial firms. Is it a good idea to break up financial companies before they get "to big to fail"? See LINK: Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chairman Sheila Bair stated “putting the authority in place quickly could make large financial firms more willing to deal with troubled assets, as well as have other benefits; it could serve as a catalyst, more of a wake-up call" She is absolutely right, but law maker move too slowly, they drag their feet. They will wait till the financial firms are...

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Robert Frost said, "A liberal is a man too broadminded to take his own side in a quarrel." Was he right? Robert Frost a faithful conservative obviously never agreed nor liked liberals, I don’t agree with his quote as he has no clue on what liberalism is. . I am a liberal, a free, broadminded and stubborn liberal and will do what it takes to defend my points of view when necessary. I am also broadminded enough as to understand there are times when it is better to rest my case and drop the...

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Who would you say is the biggest prima donna in professional sports? In the states there are several prima donnas. In Europe there are only two: European Football: Cristiano Ronaldo. Tennis: Rafael Nadal.

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Do you feel like the 50 game suspension of Manny Ramirez is fair, considering it was based on documentary evidence tying him to H.C.G. rather than for a positive drug test? I am a lawyer and I happen to totally agree with Eddy G. Sorry for the poor answer but I don't like to repeat what has already been said.

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Do you feel like the 50 game suspension of Manny Ramirez is fair, considering it was based on documentary evidence tying him to H.C.G. rather than for a positive drug test? I am a lawyer and I happen to totally agree with Eddy G. Sorry for the poor answer but I don't like to repeat what has already been said.

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Do you see a purpose to a rotating skyscraper? I don't have a clue why they would build such a thing. In Tokyo I went to a restaurant at the New Otani Hotel, it was not a rotating skyscraper but the restaurant was in a sort of huge Mexican hat that rotated. I was fine for the first 30 minutes or so, but then I got very sick and had to leave, it does not feel good!!!

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Are you happy right now? and if you are, Why? Right now and today, yes I am.

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Complete this: I am always ready to share _______ ! "I am always ready to share my good thougts with you".

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Look around the screen and tell me where the first letter "A" is written? Answerbag, Activity and Answers.

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Obama ends Bush Evangelical Prayer service in White House. James Dobson said, "I would just like this country to remember its foundation, to remember its heritage and honor it," But didn't our founding fathers support separation of church and state? Our founding fathers supported the separation of church and state, you have several excellent answers on what the constitution says. James Dobson is an evangelical Christian with conservative views on theology and politics. His fanaticism is not allowing this gentleman to think right, he should read what he says then he will perhaps understand how wrong he is. Before President Obama was...

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Why do we get a lump in our throat whenever we hold back tears or having that feeling of wanting to cry? The autonomic nervous system has two parts: sympathetic and parasympathetic. These function together much like the gas and brake pedals in a car. The sympathetic nervous system activate the heightened response to stress, and the parasympathetic nervous system reduces stress activity and promotes more recuperative activities. One of the chief purposes of the parasympathetic nervous system is...

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What are you attracted to? What do you attract? Books and music are the principal ones.

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Do you wear your watch on your left or right wrist? On my left wrist, I am right handed.

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Do you cry more tears of anger or sadness? When and if I cry it may be tears of sadness.

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All three wives to attend President Zuma's inauguration. Which one will be first lady? I think it will be the one he has been married to for 50 years, seniority counts and it's very important.

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Hispanics push Obama for a Supreme Court seat. If Obama listened to all, he would have to nominate a liberal gay Hispanic female atheist. How should we balance the push for diversity with fairness to everyone regardless of race, gender, etc? See LINK: I am familiar with court proceedings thus I believe that in order to achieve what you mention the one with an impeccable record, highly competent and most knowledged candidate should be nominated. The rest is unimportant.

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Have you ever made out with more than 1 person at the same time...? I don't find it an attractive issue and no I have never and will never do it.

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Is the tongue the most destructive human thing...? The tongue by its self is not destructive but when used as an instrument of the mind then it can become highly destructive.

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Do you know people who bring far more dedication and passion to anything they are anti- than they do anything pro? Yes I know too many people who dedicate passion and energies to anti- issues. The ones I know are in denial regarding the pro- issues, thus they don't feel guilty for having the wrong attitude.

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Yo Yo Dieting is very bad for you. That is what killed Mario Lanza, the great singer. He'd gain 100 lbs after a movie was over, then diet to get back to "normal", then gain weight again. Why do people not understand this? Why do people do this? I have seen many people on diets and as soon as they stop the diet they gain all the lost wight again. In the States we have very bad eating habits, too many soft and alcohol drinks, way too many carbohydrates and in general lack of will to eat healthy. People should try to become vegetarians or pecetarians for a while, they would notice the difference in weight loss and health. I have been...

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Do people talk about love so much because they have it or because they don't? I think it is because they don' have it, it is wishful thinking and letting the word out that they like the subject.

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What is the last thing you barbecued? I have never barbecued because I hate the smell of food on me. But all the same this coming Sunday we will have a barbecue, one of my brothers will do the cooking and my sister and I will do the shopping. We have planned a diversity of vegetables, two kinds of fish, various sea foods with those delicious Montecello mushrooms and a French barbecue sauce. We are all pecetarians so we...

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Have you ever blamed your parnets for anything? No I haven't, they have been and are great parents and I am very great full for how they brought me up and how to this day the stand by me.

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Have you always know what you want out of life? I believe I have known it since I was a teenager, but it is not enough and a good deal of effort is required.

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Are you Generous, Miserly or Something Else with regard to being supportive, being non-judgmental and giving of yourself? Without blushing I can say I am generous, I don't have financial problems, I am doing well and my family is well off. I can afford to help those less fortunate and it is a pleasure to be able to help my mother helps me very much with my charity in the US she is splendid. I profoundly dislike misers, goodness gracious there are even point misers which is that last thing I could ever...

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5 of 6 California budget ballot measures trailing in poll. Are voters looking for everything they get from government today, but just wanting not to pay for it? See LINK: A huge minority of likely voters is backing the measure and the majority is opposed. The Republicans have long wished for a state spending cap but now they are overwhelmingly against it. If they oppose what they always wanted all I can think is that as Rachel Maddow says "they are lost in the wilderness of their exile". I believe they have lost their way and are in the verge of...

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Pakistan's military launched moves against Taliban in district adjoining the Swat valley, threatening a truce between the government and anti-government fighters. What kind of peace is it when the Taliban gets to attack at will? See LINK: I don’t know if you remember my previous posts on this matter, I always said that something serious had to be done but without our interference. The Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari is in my opinion a silly man who should be forced out of office, he is the one allowing the Taliban to do as they please and reaching agreements that he knows the Taliban will not honor. He is handing...

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Despite calls in 2003, CIA reportedly declined to closely evaluate harsh interrogations. Why? See LINK: For nearly seven years the CIA went along with torture “without seeking a rigorous assessment of whether the methods were effective or necessary” that says it all. They abused the system and the trust of the American people; they abused our allies and allowed us to be seen abroad as the worst kind of people which we know is not true. The CIA is said to be the greatest drug...

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Obama uses 100 days to build foundation. Like his actions or not, he's gotten a lot done. With no prior experience in managing a large organization, where did he learn to do so effectively? See LINK: I do like what he has done so far, yes he has build the foundation for his presidency. It is impossible for a recently sworn in president to have any experience, the only way to have experience would be to have been a former president and God forbid. He is a highly educated person and brilliant he could not be mediocre even if he tried.

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VP Joe Biden wins Saint Louis press praise with his up-close style. Can he redeem himself in the eyes of his frequent critics? See LINK: Those who criticize him will do it even if he shows up with God by his side. He is a simple, decent, good hearted town guy but very intelligent, I am glad power has not changed him.

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Accurately counting calories is ridiculously difficult. What's a reasonable approach to keep calorie intake in a target range without needing a traveling laboratory? Do you mean calories or carbohydrates? Since I don’t know to which you are referring to, here are two links: Calories: http://www.weightlossforall.com/how-many-calories-in-food.htm Carbohydrates: http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art6628.asp Instead of permanently counting them, read the links make a list of the things you like to eat and do your shopping with that list. End of...

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Mad cow disease. Are gentiles thinking, "It's time to give up all meat."? Mad cow disease was not caught by humans because they ate meat. Those that caught it ate “brains” which is where the disease is lodged. It is bovine spongiform encephalitis: a fatal disease of cattle that affects the central nervous system; causes staggering, agitation and then death.

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Security officers on an Italian cruise liner repelled Somali pirates in a gun battle. Great idea or dangerous escalation? See LINK: Well done by the Italians, the pirates were in International waters so bad luck for them who had to get the hell out of there. It can be a dangerous escalation but something needs to be done and now those waters are patrolled by several navy ships from different countries. Would it have been a dangerous escalation if the 15 hundred+ passengers would have been held as hostages by the...

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Those who claim that harsh interrogation tactics are a break with American traditions, as President Obama has done, are offering up a childish mirage. Is the defense of torture a winning strategy for Republicans? See LINK: Sorry but Douglas Turner is absolutely wrong, he is only trying to cover up and excuse the previous administration and President Obama did the right thing is releasing those documents. Torture is not a break with American traditions it is an absolute contradiction to what our country stands for. It is not a winning strategy either, it is a way to hold some media presence for the time being...

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Obama leading U.S. ideological shift. How would you like to see US politics change? See LINK: I would love to see US politics change. President Obama has managed to shake the ground and dissipate some of the doom-and-gloom talk that the U.S. was headed for a depression. He has ignored his enemies and not paid any attention to certain media not worth mentioning.

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Do you take pictures before and after your home repairs? I do and I would post them but we can not upload images for time the time being.

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Do you skin your grapes before you eat them? No I never have, I wash them well and eat them as they come.

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Do you think dignity is old-fashioned, out of date and yesterday's news? Is it reserved for old people or is it something of value that should be preserved, revered and aspired to by all of us? Dignity is one of greatest achievements if we practice and live by it. It will never be yesterday's news or reserved for the old people. It should be preserved and cherished though in todays world it is hardly accomplished.

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Some of the things I find Awesome...a visit from my son who lives far away, having a pain-free day, seeing a rainbow, watching the sunset/sunrise, friends, people who smile/hug/wish me well, life itself. Do you find anything awesome? Not only awesome but received with gratefulness; a visit from my parents and siblings, enjoying this beautiful world mother earth offers us, seeing my school friends again, having success in any of the causes I defend, seeing how my homeless veterans are well, healthy and many others which I cherish.

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We have what seems to be a remarkably successful face transplant. How successful do you think we would be if we were to attempt an "ethics" transplant, a "truth" transplant, an "honor" transplant or a "character" transplant? I am so glad this lady was able to obtain a face transplant and hope she will make the best of it, her experience was horrifying. Whatever attempts to make possible the others you mention will never be successful, those are traits that are inbred and learned through a lifetime of practice and sacrifice.

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What makes you happier? Giving more to others or receiving more from others? I am happy when I am able to give more to those who are not as fortunate as me, receiving more from others is only aridity.

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Complete this: _________ is the biggest curse to mankind! "Willful ignorance is the biggest curse to mankind"

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Who would like to congratulate keithold on achieving Genius status? "Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment." By Jim Rohn Congratulations keithold, thank you for the excellent questions.

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When your'e in a work place, how do you remember the things you have to do...? I use a day by day planner for me it is the best way to not forget a single thing I must do.

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What evidence is there that human sexuality is Genetic...? There are very many studies and research related to DNA which have determined that sexuality is born with us, it is what determines if we will be a girly girl, a macho man, homosexual or asexual. So it is genetic as it is also related to our genes. . Later psychology determines the development of each individuals sexuality according to how he/she was born.

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Are you hard to please? Does it take something really monumental to make you happy or are you happy with the small, little, ordinary things in life? I am demanding but only with myself, not even with my family. I enjoy the small things in life, like those tiny flowers that no one looks at, taking care and loving my pets, looking after my garden and in general all the little and ordinary things that come across.

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Are you the kind of person who is happy with what you have or unhappy because you want more? I am happy and satisfied with what I have because I have earned it, how could it be the other way around? It would mean being ungrateful for what ever opportunities we got and used correctly.

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Don't you ever wonder how older people have no problem making funneral arrangements for themselves? No, older people know the end may be near or very near. They don't want to leave such arrangements to their families so they assume their responsibility and make it easier on their loved ones.

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Have you seen this guide for men (see my answer for the guide)? You can't post a table in this site unless you upload it as an image. DANGEROUS: What's for dinner? SAFER: Can I help you with dinner? SAFEST: Where would you like to go for dinner? ULTRA SAFE: Here, have some wine. DANGEROUS: Are you wearing that? SAFER: Wow, you sure look good in brown! SAFEST: WOW! Look at you! ULTRA SAFE: Here, have some wine. DANGEROUS:...

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What does PMS stand for? (see my answer for some clues) I don't have a clue on how you are going to rate this question the alleged acronyms you have mentioned are not in the Acronym list in the Internet dictionary. Here is a list of about 60 of them: http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/PMS

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What does PMS stand for? (see my answer for some clues) I don't have a clue on how you are going to rate this question the alleged acronyms you have mentioned are not in the Acronym list in the Internet dictionary. Here is a list of about 60 of them: http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/PMS

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What does PMS stand for? (see my answer for some clues) I don't have a clue on how you are going to rate this question the alleged acronyms you have mentioned are not in the Acronym list in the Internet dictionary. Here is a list of about 60 of them: http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/PMS

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What used to be fun but, just is not no more fun? Driving around in the car with my sister and then going to workout, but our lives have taken different paths and it is impossible now though I must admit it would still be fun.

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Look around and tell me the first thing you see that can be stretched? My phone and intercom cords and the rubber bands in my desk, that is it.

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What was your reaction upon hearing topless photos of 'I'm a Christian' Miss California have surfaced on the Internet? After the interview at the pageant not much can be expected from this young lady, we now know all she wants is money.

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My life without you is just like a car without _______? "My life without you is just like a car without tires", that means going no where.

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Do you like Joy Behar from the view? After 27 years she is going to get married. I like her she is an intelligent person. She has been unmarried for almost 27 years and if she going to be happy then great she is getting married to her boyfriend for almost 26 years.

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What kind of haircut is good for someone with fine hair? It is very difficult to explain without further information. I am enclosing a link about the subject of your question, I hope it helps. http://www.hairboutique.com/TIPS/tip109.htm

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Tomato soup & ___________? Parmesan cheese.

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Is it all hopeless or hopeful? I sincerely believe in hope and thus understand there should always be hope while there is life.

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Elizabeth Edwards has written a book which is due to be released this week. She will be on talk shows, talking about her husband's affair. Why would she seek to do this? They don't need the money. What possible reason could she have to do this? Mrs. Edwards is making too many severe mistakes. She must never forget that her children have a father who she is using like a rag to clean the floor with. Will her children ever forgive her? I understand she must be hurt, first and foremost she should have safe guarded what was left of her dignity, she could have gained very much at a personal level. Everyone knows what happened with her...

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Is Shindler's List a must see? Shindler's List is a true story during the war and the SS concentration camps, it is considered a historical film and many true facts are displayed. I found it very interesting and saw it three times.

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Do chickens have tongues? Yes Margarite they have a very small tongue, elongated and quite thin.

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What is the most difficult African tribal language to learn? I understand the most difficult ones are Swahili, Swana, Shona and Zulu and they belong to the same language group.

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What historical period do you find most interesting? The Renaissance period, extremely rich in arts and very many wars and invasions in Europe, the time line is: The Albigensian Crusades; Nicola Pisano decorates the Pisa Baptistery; Acre falls to the Mamlukes; Battle of Sterling Bridge; Braveheart fame; Battle of Falkirk: Death of W. Wallace; Dante begins the “Divine Comedy”; The Templar roundup by Philip IV ; Duccio uses...

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John Edwards is now being investigated because of the money given to his mistress during their affair. Some see it as "hush" money. Some believe her child was fathered by him. Sorry state of affairs. What should he do with the rest of his life? If there is any doubt about the origin of the money he is said to have given his mistress, then he should be investigated [dirty money]. If there is no doubt about the origin then he should not be investigated as he is free do with his money as he best pleases. If it was "hush" money or not it is none of anyone’s business, the problem remains his and that of his family unless he...

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Ben Bernanke said that he believes the United States could begin pulling out of the recession by the end of this year, 2009. Does that surprise you? I have a very bad gut feeling on Ben Bernanki I don't trust him at all. But I heard the same statement from President Obama who I do trust. No it does not surprise me at all, a couple of months ago I heard the same statement from European personalities who can be believed but all the same I prefer to trust President Obama.

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Ben Bernanke said that he believes the United States could begin pulling out of the recession by the end of this year, 2009. Does that surprise you? I don't trust Ben Bernanki I have a bad gut feeling about him. I heard the same statement from President Obama whom I do trust and believe. In all honesty it does not surprise me, I have heard the same statement from European personalities but my trust is in President Obama.

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All we have is now. Do you understand that? Do you honor that and live your life in the 'now' or do you live in the past or in the future of "when I have thus-and-such then I will be happy"? I do understand it. The past are bygones, I honour my life in the present with the past experience and hope for the future but it is not mine to plan.

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Is there anyone or any thing in whom you have faith? Or are you so jaded and suspicious that you can barely trust yourself? I definitely have blind faith and full trust in my religion and church, my parents, siblings and myself. Unfortunately the list is short but when I have tried faith and trust in others they have deceived me, I have learned fast that it can not and will not ever happen.

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Don't rise to the bait..let them wait..and wait..and wait..and wait. Instead of responding to an insult or attack, just ignore it. What do you think? I totally agree with your question and it is very similar to how I react to certain situations.

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Sweet, simple, serendipitous, sincere, supportive, smart, splendid....or sarcastic, sardonic, snarky, smarmy, supercilious, sanctimonious, smug...they all hang out together in the "S" section of the Dictionary world. In real life, where do you hang out? I believe I am in the first alternative with a couple of changes, sweet replaced by gentle and splendid replaced by charitable. I know those two words don't begin with an S but I could not find any others or perhaps I did not look well enough.

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When everything is going wrong what do you do? In difficult times the first thing is to not get nervous or desperate, take it easy and patiently analyze what is going on, why and how could we have caused those things to happen or have those wrong things happened because of others. We should try to do this as if we were looking from the outside towards what is happening, like an outer body experience as though we are looking at someone...

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Creative, inventive, brilliant...there are people in the world like that. Do you know any? How do they make you feel? Are you delighted to know them or do they make you feel uncomfortable? Oh yes there are people like that in the world and we are fortunate to have them and if possible meet them. I feel they are an open encyclopedia. I always listen to what they have to say and try to learn from them those are very valuable lessons that no money can pay. I feel comfortable around them but specially fascinated.

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Do you know anyone who is a puzzle within a paradox within an enigma? Just when you think you've got a handle on who this person is...off he/she goes on another tangent and you're back to Square One? Oh yes I know many who live in a puzzle, eventualy become a paradox and end up being an enigma for themselves and others. Perhaps one of my greater mistakes is that I observe too much, I notice how these persons are and do not try to get a handle on who they are because I know they are an enigma and will always take an unknown path we can not expect in our wildest dreams.

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"The faster I run the behinder I get". Don't know who first said that but sometimes I sure can relate. How about you? Are there ever times that you run yourself ragged and don't accomplish a thing? I believe it was a French author who said it and it is figurative of course. I don't relate at all, I never run I walk carefully amidst the noise and haste in this world.

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Sometimes ridiculing is a really good way to vent without drawing blood. What do you think? I suppose it can be for some people. I personally never ridicule anyone no matter who it is and when someone is ridiculed I prefer to stand by that person.

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Which is directed at you more often? "Lighten up..you're too serious" or "You never take anything seriously?!"? This maybe a double post, my first answer is lost and I can't find it. Non are ever directed to me, I know that at times people may feel like saying "Lighten up..you're too serious", but they don't dare as I don't give anyone the chance for such a comment. They don't know me and thus don't understand that because of my carrier I can not be a castanet...

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Which is directed at you more often? "Lighten up..you're too serious" or "You never take anything seriously?!"? I know and feel that many people would love to say "Lighten up..you're too serious" but I never grant anyone the opportunity to say it and thus they don't dare. As a Human Rights lawyer I can not live like a castanet, my nature is a serious one because I permanently deal with very serious matters.

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At what point do you determine that communicating with someone is futile so you give up and move on? I determine it when I find that the meaning of the communication is distorted or lacks the necessary knowledge. When I communicate with someone I usually expect a decent and intelligent interchange of ideas, not discussions, insults or any kind of distasteful words. I have a sixth sense for this issue, when I feel things may get out of hand I simply ignore the subject and move on. ...

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If you say you are Christian and you read in the Bible that Jesus wanted to teach you how to be a true Jew, would you proclaim yourself a Jew or would you continue to proclaim yourself a Christian? EDITED ANSWER: Christianity comes from Christ and I will not proclaim myself a Jew because to be one I would only believe in the Old Testament which is the Jewish Torah. I am a Roman Catholic thus in the eyes of God I proclaim myself a Christian who believes in the Old and New Testament. PATER NOSTER, qui es in caelis, sanctificetur nomen tuum. Adveniat regnum tuum. Fiat voluntas tua, sicut...

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Interesting phenomena today: most of that avatars on my friends page are x's and most of my posts went to the "file not found page. Anyone else? I am having the same problems but some additional ones like all my questions/answers/comments and ratings disappear by magic. I am getting quite tired of these glitches and pity but four of my friends have left today. I am getting tired of this, I think I better go to bed right now it is almost 01.00. Don't worry I did read BD's answer.

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What makes you fall in love with someone? I am quite selective. I like gentlemen that are the intellectual type, intelligent, professional, polite, serious, good hearted and a gentleman all the way.

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How much do you pay for a drink at your bar? I don't drink alcohol, but I do pay the equivalent of $3.00 for a very good natural fruit juice.

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What do teenagers do with their time while their school is shut down because of swine flu? I suppose they do the same things they always do, that is partying, fooling around, video games and the sort. I read your other comment and no I doubt it very much they study to get better grades.

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With so many schools closing because of the swine flue, are parents staying home from their jobs to care for them? I don't think so, let's not forget that the nannies in the US are the TV sets!!!

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Will love beat your brains out? It can happen specially if you are deeply obsessed with the person you believe to love.

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Would your nickname in high school be the same today if it described you? I never had a nick name least in school, it was a Catholic boarding school and nick names were not allowed. My family nick named me and I still have the same one till this day.I don't want to post too much personal info but you can check my profile.

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What did Casey Anthony do? I know she killed a child, but what are the specifics? Here you have all the updates I could find regarding the Casey Anthony murder case. Please check the enclosed link: http://investigation.discovery.com/blogs/criminal-report/casey_anthony_full_coverage/entries/entries.html

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How can these boys be found not guilty to all charges, but guilty of simple assault? An assault that lead to the death of this person. He died, than isn't at least the one charged with murder for delivering the fatal blow to the head guilty? Six drunk teens beat to death a Mexican immigrant, they have not been convicted. This was a hate crime there is no other way to think of this case. The media call it a "Latino killing". . The jury and judge will now be absolutely responsible for future similar cases. That jury and judge have send out a terrible and horrifying message "it is alright to kill Latinos" and it...

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If you knew a relative(father, brother) was a pedophile, would you tell the police? Without a second thought I would turn anyone of them in to the authorities.

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Don't you think tahat all of these molesting clergymen and Teachers are being treated too leniently? Especially the pretty teacher? Why aren't the clergymen in Prison and not Rehab? Your source for those who are in rehab please.

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Pope John Paul II knew about over 100 thousand cases of molestation by priests. He chose to move them to other parishes to do more harm. Now they want to canonize him (make him a saint) Is it me or Is that insane? One hundred thousand cases? Come there are not that many priests in the whole Roman Catholic Church. You say he chose to move them to other parishes, how would you know that? Have you visited the priests in their new parishes? Do you happen to know how many priests have been turned in to the authorities by the Catholic Church and are serving time only in the United States? When you post...

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Today has been a ____________ kind of day...? "Today has been a gloomy kind of day".

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Are we all being Brainwashed...? We will be if we let them get away with it.

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What will you do if you find that your new expensive laptop isn't working? I will immediately execute my warranty.

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Complete this : George W. Bush is a __________? "is a moron".

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People will go CRAZY for me if I show them my ______? "if I show them my fangs"

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What can happen if your blood sugar goes to low? How can you rise it again? If you have low sugar in blood, it is a good idea to permanently carry candies. When you feel cold, dizzy or sleepy eat a couple of candies and it will be alright. If you suffer from Hypoglycemia then it is better to see a doctor and take the corrective medicines.

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Name something that just Hangs...? Curtains and lamps, those are always hanging.

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Whenever I put myself down, I do better than I expect. When I feel like I could do something with no problem at all, I end up making a mess. Is this a problem? There is no need to put yourself down make up your mind to do your best and keep reminding yourself. The second part of your question is normal, you get over confident and then you mess up it happens to all of us. Betony: I have been worried with this question and unsatisfied with my answer, thus please listen to the enclosed video, I hope you will be able to take something from it for...

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Do you like embedding videos along with your answers? Yes I often do it, specially when the question/answer needs an additional something.

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Did you ever check homework over the phone with your friend(s)? No, I could not because I was in boarding school during my whole schooling years.

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Are You a Fan of the Beach...? I love the beach, sun, sand and specially the ocean. My summers are great, I usually travel to Spiagge in Sardinia over the weekends to enjoy solitude and peace.If it is the sailing season then I have to enjoy it and forget peace. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbOs2Qs8rYE

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What is the biggest mystery of all time? For me it is the creation of the universe, it is so beautiful and huge that it is mysterious yet to this day all is related to theories. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K8OVahDkbE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mc3K1mT0vg&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CygB0dCXdF8&feature=related

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What kind of spices can you put into a homemade vegtable soup? Basic are: Basil, Sage and Rosemary. Optional to make it more tasteful: Bay leaf, Garlic cloves, Dill Seed, Oregano,Black Pepper, Sea Salt and Onion Powder. If you want it to be real hot add a Jalapeño.

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What was the first thing you were attracted to, in your life? TRUTH earns +6 lol I have been going around this question for hours, I really don't know exactly what you mean so I will answer it my way: Lifeless objects: Books. Life beings non human: Gold fish. Human beings: He who was my husband and was killed 8 months ago in Iraq.

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What comes to your mind when I say 'Identical'? My sister and I are identical twins, so it reminds me of Ann Megan my sister.

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2 year-old British toddler Elise Tan Roberts can name 35 countries and their capital cities. How many can you list? See LINK and Video: The child is now a member of MENSA, quite an achievement. . During several years I was a university geography teacher while I was studying law I didn't do it for the money but because I love physical and human geography it is one of my favorite hobbies. I have a pretty good collection of Atlas' and maps so I should do quite well in a test. Check this video: Shame on us...... ...

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Assuming it was held in your town/city and admission was free, would you attend the public execution of Osama bin Laden? If they ever catch him which I highly doubt, I would not go to any execution. I am a Human Rights Lawyer at the UN in Geneva, Switzerland.

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When the phone rings, there is a knock on the door, you get a comment on AB from someone you don't like, etc., do you feel a compulsion to answer or look or can you ignore it? I know some people have to answer or look and some can easily ignore. You have mentioned three things that happen at the same time: . I wouldn't bother with the AB user I don't like. If I was expecting someone to call me I would possibly first answer the phone but if someone is knocking the door as though there was a fire I wouldn't bother either. . Check the changing categories section, there is post by AB Caitlin, I am sure you can help...

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Complete it : I loved you more than my life, but you didn't even ________ me? "I loved you more than my life, but you didn't even appreciate me".

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Are window washers paid enough? After watching your video I don't think anyone is paid enough for such a job. I have altitude sickness and right now I am as dizzy as thought I had a few too many.

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What is a good, but not too expensive, sewing machine to buy? It depends on what you choose, buy a simple one without all the issues like sewing buttons, embroidering and others those are expensive. Never forget the a Singer Sewing Machine will always be a Singer. Check this site for info: http://www.singerco.com/products/

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What style of clothes would you consider totally radical in today's fashions? I have checked the celebrities fashion site, only the famous houses in Europe have nice things the others look like drag queens. If that is the actual fashion I would never use something of the sort. Check this link for radical fashion: http://www.fashionising.com/blogs/?pg=2

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Once you start cleaning between the keys on a well used computer keyboard, how do you stop? Once a week I take all the keys off the board, wash them with shampoo and dry them. Then I apply liquid silicone and put them back in their place. It works great for me and no need to stress over it. I don't know what your cleaning method is but I am suspecting you use Qtips or similar or perhaps a brush to clean between the keys if you are like me and can not leave unfinished things...

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What color would absolutely look horrible for a summer dress? It depends on your weight, how tall you are and the color of your skin and hair. Just imagine a real white woman, red hair, freckles, not too tall and slim dressed in orange or yellow... goodness she would look terrible. Now think a normal Hispanic white skin, brown hair, not too tall and slim dressed in taupe or beige, how would she look? Great right!!! The last one would be a black...

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Do hemlines get longer the worse the economy gets? I am going to give you an answer with my logic. In times of economic crisis, you eat less, you loose weight and the dress will look longer and you will need to put the hemline up. Like my logic?

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Where did the idea of the little black dress come from? The famous little black dress, it is as old as perhaps 1850 in Spain. In times of crisis and among the farmers and poor people the black dress was their luxury, they would keep it beautifully clean and patch it when necessary. Today it still happens, who does not have one? Everyone has a black dress because you can use it as many times as you wish among the same people but change the...

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FDA warns consumers to stop using Hydroxycut diet supplements. Anybody here used it? See LINK: No link is shown. I am careful with what I eat and I am a vegetarian which helps, I never diet or take anything to loose weight or supplements. I have been weighing the same for years. This is the reason for the alert: "The FDA reported that the supplement causes liver damage and other problems. A consumer alert for the product has been issued. Officials linked a 19-year-old's...

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When someone you have never interacted with asks to be a friend, how can you let them know you'd like to get to know them before deciding? I have specified how and why I handle it my way it is in my profile under About me. Choose well at times it can be more trouble than pleasure, specially when they are in your friends list and never post anything. Read my profile and make up your mind.

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Is the color of the dress of the First Lady more important than the design? The design and the color go together, one complements the other and of course a well worked out body does wonders. If to this you add the fact that the First Lady is very intelligent then you have an almost perfect person, almost only because she is human.

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Does the White House have a vegetable garden? It certainly does now that Mrs. Obama is working on it. In their personal quarters in the White House they have a kitchen, a cook makes the meals the first family eats and that food is payed by the first family it does not add to the expenses in the White House. According to Mrs. Obama, she does not enjoy cooking but enjoys the vegetable garden which will help keep the expense in food quite...

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The White House on Friday announced newly established presences on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter. About time to catch up with technology or bad idea? See LINK: I have noticed that most TV stations are congratulating the President for his constant and great use of technology. This began during the campaign and it has continued and improved very much. I am so glad for President Obama we must admit he is a brilliant man.

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Have you ever written a large grant proposal and received funding and what was it for? Yes I have and it was for my charity in Maine. My friends and I did it and obtained so much funding, goods, help of all kinds for the homeless vets for whom the project was. We have been very lucky, we have done a good job and now we have 54 vets in all, fully cured from their addictions and mental health issues, they take care of the ranch and have learned many handy things with which they...

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Thomas Mann said, "No man remains quite what he was when he recognizes himself." What has changed about you as a result of your recognizing yourself? Yes Thomas Mann said it and he was so right. This is a difficult one to answer for me, it feels like I am going to strip my soul. After all I have been through in the past eight months I have become a stronger and more severe person, my character has shaped to that of a thoughtful grownup and not to mama and daddy's spoiled girl. I have detached myself from my brother Mathew, I...

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Consumer sentiment rises on Obama's policies, survey says Are you buying anything yet, or still hunkered down? See LINK: I never stopped buying, I like to shop and my mother loves it so we go together and she catapults me to over spend, I was truly never hunkered down. I saw it in TV5, the consumer spending has reasonably grown and people are spending again. I am glad because that is a good sign for the Obama policies and his Administration. It shows confidence is returning.

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Chrysler's unions and major lenders all were on board, but a handful of hedge fund managers wanted more. What do you hope the bankruptcy judge does in deciding the case? See LINK: I hope the judges will protect the workers, it is very unfair of the hedge fund managers they are so greedy they make me sick. No one can blame the government for not doing anything after months of negotiations with government regulators, unions and creditors fell apart when a "small" group of debt holders balked at the government’s final terms for an out-of-court...

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Can you name a tribe in Africa? The tribes are by geographical areas, thus in northern Africa there are the following: Berber - Hausa - Saharawi - Tuareg

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Are you on a weird schedule, as compared to others around you? Yes sort of, with this silly flu I sleep a lot and that gets me off the usual routine that others have.

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What are the purposes of hugs? Hugs are a caring and supportive expression among friends.

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Is there something unusual that you enjoy with ice cream? If so, what? (I like cinnamon toast with mine sometimes.) Yes it is quite unusual but delicious and quite expensive. I like vanilla ice cream topped with any of the following liquors, one at a time: Cointreau Creme de Noyaux Guignolet Crème de cassis, Bénédictine Drambuie

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What do you do? (not necessarily your occupation but that's fine too.) If I tell you my occupation you will know what I do, so I will give it a try. I am a lawyer in International Law and Human Rights, I work for the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland at the office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.

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What are some kinds or names of shoes? My dear friend you did not say if for ladies or gentlemen and the price range, so I will give you some good and expensive info for ladies. Loeffler Randall, Roger Vivier and Manolo Blahnik. You can get shoes from these three for about $1 thousand to $6 thousand. You know Italian shoes are totally hand made, the best ever you can find and the most expensive because those have precious...

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Do you believe there is a Supreme Bean? No I don't believe in the Supreme Bean but I know it exists, he has a big head and nose and is sitting right here in the top left of my screen.

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How do we know what the DNS structure of the 1918 H1N1 Swine Flu Virus was? Did we exhume bodies to find it? Are you sure you mean DNS? That means Domain Name System and related to PCs. If it is a typo then I suppose you mean DNA and will answer under such a supposition. There is no need to exhume bodies, all they need is a tooth or a fracture of a bone and that is sufficient to obtain the DNA of someone who died in 1918 from the H1N1 virus string. It is possible they obtained a tooth from some...

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Do most people who favor torture do so because they have analyzed its effectiveness in advancing our overall goals, or because they are angry, fearful and want to hurt someone? Those who say they favor it is because they are scared to death as we have done it not too long ago. They are also protecting someone from the International War Crimes Tribunal.

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Why would anybody pierce naval/tounge/eyebrow etc.? Go through lots of pain, a swollen tongue like a burger and talking like a stutterer all these for about a week.

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When was the last time you played hide and seek with a Troll ...? Almost on a daily basis, until I get fed up and report the issue to the COATS.

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First thing that comes to mind when i say BRUTE...? If it was Brut Classic by Fabergé, I would say it smells like a man should. But you wrote BRUTE so all I know is brute force.

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They say it takes 2-3 seconds when you meet someone to decide if you like them? Do you think this is true? Remember you said "like them", it is true a look across a room is enough. Lets not get all tangled up between like and love, those two are very different.

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[ FUN Q ] I surely deserve something more than just a ________ ! (fill in the blank ) I surely deserve something more than just a Maestro level and a crown!!

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Why aren't houses built in a round shape? I have seen several in Brasilia, Brazil they are quite common but I don't know what it is like being inside as I did not enter.

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What is the grossest thing you have ever smelled? A dead and rotten horse I found while walking in the whereabouts of the ranch in Maine.

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Have you tried pur minerals make up? Do you like it? Sorry my friend but I don't understand the question. Could you fix it up then I will edit this answer.

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Give up or continue fighting...? I will die on my feet but never on my knees.

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Would you Please show us a recent Picture of you...? I posted it today in my new avatar.

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If u were a WASP who would u like to sting...? lol A certain woman here in AB, I would sting her on the tip of her nose so it will swell like an orange. I can't stand her she is so absolutely rude!!!

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Does the guy bring the girl to meet his family or vice versa? The girl first and then the guy.

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What is the frame of your bed made out of? All wood finished with lacquer.

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How fast/slow can time go for you? It passes swiftly right in front of me, when I know it it is Friday evening.

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About how many points do you get a week? It depends on how much spare time I have to be online, the least I have made in a bad week was around 380 and the most was around 1,900 a week.

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Do you like magic tricks? If the magician is very good then I surely like them.

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Have you ever done something that you didn't wasnt to do at all in the beginning? No Betony, I don't have too much time at my disposal thus I plan my day and don't change unless there is an emergency.

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What do you think of when I say "foil"? Baked potatoes in foil.

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So, last thursday I attempted suicide by overdose. I'm going back to school tmorrow. How can I best deal with people asking me where I was? Others don't need to know what you did or did not do, don't lie, don't mention the subject as you don't owe anyone but yourself and explanation. . Read the the poem in the enclosed video, those words may help you find the much needed peace for your spirit.

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Who likes DIO? I was looking for a nice video with DIO and I found the enclosed one, I don't know if it is by Dio or not but it is beautiful all the same. It is about a letter from an old father to his son full of valuable advice. . I don't know which is your mother language, but I have the feeling it may either Spanish or Portuguese, if so you will understand the video if not then I am sorry but...

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What books should I be reading or buying as I begin my study of Picasso and Matisse? I would begin by reading their biographies, then what influenced them, their techniques, use of color and so forth. I bet you know this answer by heart!!

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Would you say you know alot or not much about the bible? I have been studying the Roman Catholic Bible since I was 10, my oldest brother is a Roman Catholic priest he is the one who introduced me to a Bible study group which is great. . No one knows much or too much about the Bible, to know about the Bible it is necessary to read carefully, have the guidance of a theologian, analyze and discuss what we have read each day with the rest of the...

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What do you think about getting a tatoo of a black panther? A black panther is beautiful but for a tattoo I am not sure. You see the panther must be colored black and that is a lot of ink on the tattoo. If some day you want to take it away it will be very difficult because of the amount of black.

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My kitty goes in to get spayed tomorrow is there anything i should do for her when she comes home? Make sure she does not lick her tummy, be nice and kind to her and she will be fine in a few days.

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Look around, and tell me the first thing you see that has GOLDEN color on it. +6 if you tell the truth! lol Nothing around me here at home but I see your crown, it has gold in it.

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Do you desire to serve others in a bigger way but don’t know how? No not exactly. I have a charity which I share with nine other friends. We now have 54 homeless vets who we took care of. We got them of the streets and away from their addictions and mental health problems. They are doing just fine and have become useful and hard working men who live in a very nice ranch we bought for them to live there. They are happy and work real hard not only in the ranch...

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How do you guys feel about the piercing of nipples ( in females ) ? . Does it have any hindrance in breast- feeding? If a woman decides to have nipple piercing, she should remove them once she knows of her pregnancy. It can cause a serious infection and it is dangerous when breast feeding.

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Do you have history in your family about members who died in the pandemic flu of 1918? Yes I do, but I don't remember much about it except that they were quite young and mostly females.

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Did you call in to CNN to give Obama a grade for his first 100 days? No I did not call, I am too sick for that I always post in his web site and that is good enough for me.

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Is pain of mind worse than pain of body (from a Chinese Proverb)? The proverb is true. Pain of mind is terrible and there is nothing you can do about it but wait till time does its share.

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Do you know someone who has eyes that are two colors? No one in the family but a friend has one blue and one green but they change according to the amount of light they receive.

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Name something People buy before boarding a Plane...? I don't know about others but I buy magazines and newspapers.

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Do you have a camera set up in your home for security purposes? Yes security cameras on the outdoors and contact alarms in windows and doors.

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Would like if smeone always said to you "I love you to death"? Weird or just a saying? It should mean a life time commitment, in my case it became literally true.

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You can always tell a Texan by their _______...? Hats, boots and accent.

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Where are Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction...? Oh those.....well if they ever existed they must be under Dubya's bed or in Dicky's imagination.

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What would you do if i turned into a Bath Towel...? Use you as I use my bath towels. The problem is that when I am done I throw it to the floor and step on it I sincerely hope you won't mind it!!!

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What's wrong with being middle class...? There is nothing wrong with it, but what do you mean by middle class there are several like: lower middle class, mid middle class and upper middle class. Which ever you are referring to it is the same thing, the only difference could be educational level and financial position.

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Were you single on your last birthday...? No I was married.

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What fascinates your enquiring mind...? Politics and history.

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Are You lost for words......? Very difficult but when I am very angry it does happen.

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Have you dried up like a prune...? Oh my goodness, what a horrible thought I am only 30 dear Spinderella!!!

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Do you think someone who drinks alot has alot of problems? It could be due to several things, bad experiences at a young age, wrong example from the parents, problems, lack of self esteem, sadness and many others. We must remember that what ever the cause it is not that the person is a drunk, the person is addicted to alcohol and that is an illness thus needs help specially at home and from the loved ones.

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Do you think you will always be a kid in your parents eyes? Its already happening, so yes I will always be their kid daughter.

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What comes to your mind when I say 'contributor'? TAX PAYER!!!! I am so traumatized with the issue I had to post it.

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Name something associated with John Cleese...? The Two Ronnies and Doctor at Large.

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Name a building that stays Open late at night...? The fire and police stations.

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Name somewhere where things are arranged alphabetically...? Library, dictionaries, filing cabinet, phone book, agenda, providers contacts, CD and DVD collections.

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What is a traditional Starter in a Restaurant...? Several dips for me.

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Name a reason a Husband might give for coming home late from the Office...? Had too much work; was called for a last minute meeting;couldn't find my keys;got stuck in the traffic; had a flat tire; there was an accident and stayed to help. Those guys are great at making up excuses but they will never mention another woman or having sex with anyone else that would mean trouble, they need to be the victims!!!

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Name somewhere People advertise their Products...? Magazines, leaflets, Internet, subway, Super Market boards and fliers.

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Are you always on time with your rent? The place is mine so I don't pay rent.

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Are you always on time with your rent? Sorry duplicate.

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What do you need to scrub with in order to ensure neutralizing the swine flu virus? Bear in mind that viruses aren't quite alive and therefore don't compare to bacteria. See LINK: I am not the best one to tell you what to do because I caught it from an immigrant who sneezed on me, I was unlucky as I caught the Pneumonia mutation. Now I am home and will be for several more days. The best is to scrub your hands with bleach, don't touch things that could have been also touched by many people like in the subway, avoid places with lots of people, carry a couple of...

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The Republican Party Purity Pogrom -- Will John McCain, Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins be the next RINOs that have to go to broaden the GOP? See LINK: The GOP does not know what a purity pogrom is, so forget it. John McCain should go home and stop bothering everyone. I highly prefer and like Meghan McCain, Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins, they are patriots who are trying to help pull us out of the hole we were left in, the mentioned ladies are moderates who I would love to see in the Democrat Party, I know Meghan is very difficult to have in...

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I know someone who calls the failures, fear and chaos of today the Grand Irrationality. With that as a category, what would you list under the Grand Irrationality? (I'd start with the taxpayer's bailout of Wall Street.) Those are part of the Grand Irrationality. If it were a category I would list "An 8 year presidency and a bankrupt country" and so many others, I believe we would never run out of issues to post under such a category. How have you been me dear? I am sick and for heavens sake I caught the H1N1 SIV but with the Pneumonia string, so I am now home and condemned to bed till next week....

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What parts of the body do people pierce? Think of any possible part of a male and female body, that is where they pierce, it is incredible.

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Fox News' Brian Kilmeade argued that McCain shouldn't be allowed to talk about torture because he had been tortured, and therefore might be biased (as in actually knowing what he's talking about). Tortured logic? See LINK: I think that Brian Kilmeade has a horrible mental constipation, this guy is going against every possible right Senator McCain has as a citizen. I may not like Senator McCain but that does not give me the right to take his rights from him. Yes torture logic!!

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How do you decide when to obey others and when to rebel? I believe I am a civilized person so I abide by the laws and respect the authorities. If there is abuse I will not take it and will say so without being a rebel but demanding fairness. I am not a puppet that can be manipulated in any given manner, I respect thus I demand respect.

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Why should any individual ever obey another individual, organization or state? Any individual does not have to obey another. We are citizens of a country that has laws and authorities and we must abide by them. . Imagine what this country would be like if we did not have laws or authorities? The country would become a mass murder site in a short time if this happened would you feel free to go out to the streets? Anarchy is terrible as was in the Soviet Union little...

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Anyone else SICK of having their questions reported as being Duplicates - when theyre clearly NOT!!!...? It has not happened to me "yet", I suppose it is because I hardly ever ask questions. . The system in the site is horrible so it would not surprise me that when you post a question the possible duplicates don't show so you don't know if duplicate or not. Think, if it takes around 15 minutes to be able to see your answer and then rating it takes another 7 minutes why then...

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What was the name of Picasso's first collage? The period was called Cubism—Analytic and Synthetic. . Inspired by the volumetric treatment of form by the French postimpressionist artist Paul Cezanne, Picasso and the French artist Georges Braque painted landscapes in 1908 in a style later described by a critic as being made of “little cubes,” thus leading to the term cubism. Some of their paintings are so similar that it...

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What is a Mozarabic Chant and when did it exist? The basic structure of the rite that came to be known as the Mozarabic rite was documented by St. Isidore of Seville in the 7th century. The Credo had already been introduced into the Mozarabic rite in the Third Council of Toledo of 589, in which the Visigoths officially converted to Catholicism. (The Credo would not be used in the Roman rite in Rome itself until after 1014, at the request of...

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Will Sen. Specter's decision to become a Democrat mean Norm Coleman will never concede defeat in the Minnesota Senatorial election till every conceivable appeal and legal subterfuge is exhausted? Now the Democrats need one more seat in the Senate to have absolute majority, that is the seat Coleman will do his best to keep. But the courts will have the last say and I trust he will not keep that seat.

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Tell this committee the truth! Are you now or have you ever been a columnist? No I have never ever been a columnist, I don't pretend to become one either.

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Ladies, have you ever walked into a restaurant full of guys only and everyone turned around to look at you?(but it wasn't a gay place!)? No I have not, I wouldn't dare to go in to a place full of men. I can become very angry if they are disrespectful so I might as well not even try it.

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US Official predicts number of swine flu cases will increase. How much do we pay officials who have such foresight? See LINK: The US has done well to predict the increment of SIV H1N1, today has been a terrible day at the World health Organization [WHO] the press releases have been on most of this day. The string has mutated again and has now become a Pneumonia threat. The US should close its borders with Mexico until this epidemic dies down and the string weakens or it will undoubtedly become a generalized...

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US Official predicts number of swine flu cases will increase. How much do we pay officials who have such foresight? See LINK: The US has done well to predict the increment of SIV H1N1, today has been a terrible day at the World health Organization [WHO] the press releases have been on most of this day. The string has mutated again and has now become a Pneumonia threat. The US should close its borders with Mexico until this epidemic dies down and the string weakens or it will undoubtedly become a generalized...

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Survey: Most Americans have changed faith or denomination. What would it take to get you to change? See LINK: Your link is quite against the Roman Catholic Church and its followers. This has become quite common in the US, a group of sick priests commit a terrible sin and over a billion believers have to be shamed for it. I am a fervent Roman Catholic and will never change my faith, I belong to a Bible reading group which has strengthened my faith.

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A man accused of rushing the cockpit of an airliner, forcing it to divert to Boston, faces a judge today. If flying caused a panic attack, what's he going to do in court? Is he having a bad day yet? See LINK: A panic attack is the most horrendous thing you can ever imagine a person can feel, you literally feel you are dying. I hope the judge will have enough knowledge as to be forgiving, panic attacks are within the mental health spectrum.

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Freed Pirate hostage accuses Limbaugh of 'Hate speech'. Is he right or just another phony merchant marine? See LINK: Shane Murphy, the second-in-command aboard the American merchant ship seized by pirates was absolutely right in calling R. Limbaugh a "purveyor of hate speech". The pirate's skin color or age should not be important, the important issue is that they were doing something illegal.

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What neutralizes the burn of hot chili peppers? Dairy products especially yogurt will tone down heat of peppers. The capsaicin in the chili pepper is responsible for the burning. There is no physically damage to the tissue. The burning sensation is a chemical reaction with the neurological system. The highest concentration (60%) of capsaicin is in the white pith to which the seeds are attached, and to a lesser degree (40%) in the seeds and...

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Is eating rose hips nasty? Why nasty? No way. When you think of roses, you probably think fragrance, beauty, softness, but how often do you think vitamin C, vascular system or capillaries? During World War II, the English government organized the harvesting of all available rose hips to make vitamin C syrup, since fruits were virtually unattainable at the time. Rose hips are reported to have up to 60 percent more...

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Are we nervous? "No, no, no... HELP!!!" See LINK: I would have been scared to death, this was a terrible mistake by the Defense Department they could have advised the people to avoid well justified panic after 9/11.

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Can't we all just agree that wasting money researching swine flu is pork! Sorry but I don't find the subject humorous I suppose some people may see it as such. Unfortunately the H1N1 SIV called orthomyxoviridae is mutating at a huge speed and becoming virulent, not giving the scientist the chance to develop the necessary medicines and it could soon become a pandemic. Out of a maximum grade six for a pandemic it is now rated grade five.

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Should there really BE graphic sexual questions in the Relationship category? (Or any other category?) No there should not, that is the reason why there is AB4Adults. Many users have never visited such site and will possibly not ever visit it. AB should do its utmost to protect their users from quite offensive and nasty questions and answers. If innocent questions get sexually explicit answers then I suppose I must be out of touch but I did not know AB was going to become a porn site, many...

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Do you like piano music with sounds of the rainforest? It is truly relaxing, I generally listen to this music when I go to bed and I am not reading.Here is another video by the same musician.

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God is coming! Quick, hide ________ . ( Fill in the blanks) Quick, hide it may be judgment day.

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Have you ever been told to "lighten up"? No I have not ever been told that, if someone dared I would simply ignore it.

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Have you ever dreamed of someone who passed away years ago? Who was it? I permanently dream with my husband who passed eight months ago.

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Ladies- you're invited to go and have a dinner at a hotel/inn. They tell you to dress casually. What would you wear? Summer: Designer jeans and silk blouse, a nice belt and high heal sandals. Winter: A two piece tailor made suit, slacks and a jacket, a nice cashmere sweater and high heal boots.

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Are the yellows marks on a pillow drool or something else? It has never happened to me so I truly don't know but I suppose it could be some fluids from an upper respiratory infection or as you say drool.

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What's something you'd eventually overcomed? The terrible sorrow for my husbands death.

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Who in your life do you think deserves better than what they have right now? If in my life it would be my sister she has a lousy husband she deserves a better man.

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Is it possible to have a dream that had no meaning at all? (Or at least not going to happen for a really long time.) Meaningless dreams happen all the time, I don't pay any attention to them.

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What is on your mind right now? Looking for antique shops to shop for some things I need to decorate my apartment.

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Where did the swine flu originate? In a US food processing company in Veracruz, Mexico where patient zero has been found.

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Ladies- it's a warm, sunny day and out of the blues, your boyfriend tells you their story of doing it with another before they met you. What would your reaction be? I would not allow such a confession and what was not during my time is non of my business.

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Would you die for the one you love if they said that you'll see each other again once you die? (i.e. Orpheus and Eurydice) If I was told I will meet who was my husband again, yes I would die but I would not commit suicide.

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Is it possible these days for one who is blind to get new pair of eyes that was donated so it could be connected to the blind on who could possibly see again? A full eye transplant has never been done to this day, they have only transplanted corneas.

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Whats your favourite card game? Canasta and Baccarat.

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Did you stock up on the hand sanitizer and soap at home? I work for the UN and WHO is a sister institution, they have provided us with a lot of hand sanitizer soap and face masks. We are in contact with many people from all over the world and we have to use them as instructed by WHO.

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If you could make something last forever, what would it be? Peace.

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How many days can you go without sleep? Only once for almost 72 hours, but I passed out. It feels horrible not to sleep.

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Did AB lay off all their programmers or something? It seems to be running so slooooow lately. Is it just me or are you feeling the same way? They did not lay off anyone, but the person who was in charge of programming and the glitches has left as said by AB Rich in his blog. We desperately need help with the site, it is way too slow, no way to upload images, posting and rating has become torture and as you all have noticed it is very difficult to get an answer because it simply won't appear. It is ridiculous that I have to...

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Funny the way ______turned out. Funny the way my life turned out.

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Are child getting to much slack these days at school? I don't believe in punishing the kids, they need to be taught discipline and it should be duly enforced. We desperately need a huge reorganization in the curricula, it is actually very poor. Parents must also remember they are the first ones that need to teach discipline and give good life examples to their kids. We can't simply dump the kids in school and expect the teachers to do...

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Would you say your lifestyle is more flamboyant or boring? Non of the two, my life style is absolutely calm, easy going and peaceful. I never bore because I have very much to do regarding my personal issues and my work.

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What could an upset stomach and a bitter taste in your mouth mean? It could be acid reflux or you are eating the wrong food or you may have something that is related to your liver. Go on a diet without any greasy or fried things, don't use lemon or vinegar just take a very soft diet and lots of milk if you can tolerate it.

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What was the last thing you ate that you said hmmmmmmm that was good? Last night I had a delicious piece of chocolate cake. It is a special one I learned to make, a mixture of Swiss bitter milk chocolate and toffee with ice cream.

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Have you or have you known someone that has survived breast cancer? I know this may seem rare or strange but I believe that cancer runs in families. In my family no one has ever had cancer or died from it.There must be something to it, my doctor once asked me if in my family there had been someone who got cancer before the age of 30, I told him what I just mentioned and he said I did not have to worry about getting cancer but check ups are a must. I have a...

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How does the swine flu kill you? Influenza types A, B and C are endemic in humans, the usual common flu we all get once in a while. These can only be passed between humans and we don't die from it unless we are careless and our influenza turns into a severe case of respiratory infection or a pneumonia. The Swine Influenza Virus [SIV] is a string known as H1N1 and the virus is called Orthomyxoviridae. This string can...

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What is mentally ill to you? I understand it to be an illness on people who have personality disorders from mild to severe. Mental illnesses are either inherited or acquired, inherited when it runs in families and acquired when caused by an accident or any extreme intake of alcohol or drugs of any type which cause brain damage.

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God _________ his true followers? ( Fill in the blanks) God will protect his true followers.

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Does "Al Qaeda" call themselves Al Qaeda? Or is that a name we've given to a large group of mujiheddin and arms smugglers? Do you think calling them "Al Qaeda" makes it easier for us to see them as a common enemy? I saw an investigative forum in the BBC which had as guests a large group of Saudis and from other Arab countries. They were discussing if Al Qaida was the Mujahideen movement that Osama bin Laden and Ayman al-Zawahiri had founded. The information was huge as the program lasted two hours, their ideology is based on Islamism,Islamic fundamentalism, Sunni Islam, Pan-Islamism and Qutbism. ...

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What really happened to Khalid Shaikh Mohammed? Here you have the whole story on this man,was he who he said he was? The Real Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfS5hxdeZ6M&feature=PlayList&p=A16A6D805FA6F40C&index=0&playnext=1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRfe4ojNTEI&feature=PlayList&p=A16A6D805FA6F40C&index=1 ...

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A court in Sweden has jailed four men behind "The Pirate Bay", a popular website that permits its users to engage in file-sharing. How do you feel about this type of conviction? Are the website owners guilty if the users exchange copyright material? The laws in the European Community regarding author rights are very strict, some countries more than others. The site owner or manager must have known what was going on and he apparently permitted the violation the authors rights. The rules in that site must be very lax if any, most sites instruct their users they can not use material that belongs to someone else without acknowledging the...

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Sunday school teacher charged: Murder, rape. (link provided) What the hell? This Sunday school teacher must be a very sick and mean person. She has a daughter who was friends with the child that was killed. How could this woman use an instrument to rape the poor child? I am absolutely sure she is on drugs and is a bad person as it is not understandable how she could have done such a horrible thing. I believe she should be given a long prison term as she could do the...

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Do you think God feels joy and sorrow? I believe he does feel both.

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Dodge-ball….To ban or not to ban in schools? Kids love the game, but some of them are quite strong and can seriously hurt another player. As long as the rules are set right and there is supervision I don't think it should be banned.

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Do you support your local and independent musicians? I do, they need very much help in order to make it to the top.

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If a family member threated to hit you want would you do? We are too close to each other in the family for something like that to happen, but if it did happen I would tell my father or my brother they would never allow such violence in the family. My brother is a priest and is highly respected within the family. I know I am a big girl but I don't have to take that from anyone.

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Sometimes words hurt...yes? or no? Have they ever stuck with you? People can say whatever they wish and I don't care, they never stick with me and I generally forget a few hours later.

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What is your cities nickname? Here in Europe it is not usual to nickname cities, I live in Geneva and some people at times call it the "lake city" because it is on the shores of Lake Geneva.

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Why do we not listen to our gut feelings sometimes? Aren't they usually right? I normally follow my gut feeling it never fails me.

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Do you love getting into long controversial arguments on AB? Or do you hate it? I don't love or like it, I enjoy a good debate but that is just about it. I hardly ever get into arguments unless someone has been very rude but the usual thing is that I report it to the COATS.

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Would you be hurt if a higher ranked member replies to your advises in the following words 'Why should I listen to you, I am higher in ranks than you so no need to bark!, i will never do what you say "? If the high ranked member answered me as you say, he is either a bully, not quite knowledged or did not take his medicines. It is to be understood that if he asked a question he will get answers some he may like and some others not. All the same that is quite uncivilized, I would withdraw my answer, replace the text with something like "you are so rude", take back the rated points,...

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What music video was the first to have Vincent Price and some ghouls make an appearance? There was a whole series of musicals with famous singers and actors in the Muppet Show, do you mean that one?

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What makes a Guy worth Chasing...? lols I don't think there is anything that will make a guy worth chasing, if when they chase you they become mean and rude just imagine what it would be like if you chased them!!!

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Is almost nightly taxpayer funded late night cocktail parties with lavish food dishes including Celery Soup, Wild Mushroom Crisps, Steelhead Salmon with Citrus sauce served on gold-rimmed china dishes "change we can believe in"? First of all it could not have been a cocktail party as the menu suggests it was a sitting dinner. According to your link this was the menu: "Celery Soup, Wild Mushroom Crisps, Steelhead Salmon with Citrus sauce, Crispy Spinach, Toasted Saffron Couscous Pearls, Baby Iceberg lettuce with Maytag Bleu Cheese and Yogurt ranch dressing and for dessert, Milk Chocolate velvet cake" –...

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Do you feel comfortable asking about anything here on AB? Why? Not exactly. I know what I should and should not ask/answer about. I never ask/answer questions about sex or related and never use foul language, my personal and family life are not a matter of conversation, I never touch subjects which are insulting or demeaning towards anyone and do not tolerate name calling. Apart from the mentioned I am quite comfortable and generally enjoy the site.

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The pres. fired the CEO of Gm? where will we be America when the pres. and govern. have the rights and control to demand we hire and fire who they say? a farmer, an entrepeneur, or a newspaper business, ..GM should of done this, not a pres...any agree? GM CEO Rick Wagoner was called to several congress hearings, he was asked to give back 50% of the bonuses he gave himself amounting to about 25 billion dollars but he said a simple "NO". He went back to the last hearing according to the enclosed video where he lays out his plan outlining the proposed taxpayer backed bailout funding once again but said he would not present congress...

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I have never been good at saving money how can i change? There is no need to change you need to organize yourself in an easy going manner. To begin with, don't go shopping once you have collected your pay check first go home and do the following: 1] Change it to cash and have many envelopes with the name of the service companies or providers on each one. 2] Take your bills and also enclose them inside each envelope with the amount of...

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Have you had alot of surprizes in life so far or has it gone like you thought it would? We all make plans and have many dreams for a good life. I have had a good life but unfortunately a few months ago pain and sorrow showed its ugly face in my life and ruined my dreams. I still have a good life thanks to my parents and my own efforts, but happiness is gone.

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Question from the middle - Barack Obama: can he do no wrong, can he do no right . . . or is he a human like the rest? Anyone else see a trend of extremes on both sides lately? I will not rate the President it would be unfair. I can say with certainty that in the first 100 days he has done far more than any other president has in the past specially taking into consideration that he has inherited the sour fruits of improvisation, lack of policies and regulations, ignorance, negligence, abuse of power, extreme arrogance and in general the bitter taste of neglect in...

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What do you think is the worst type of call a cop has to deal with? Any dreadful situation involving children and domestic violence.

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Have ever helped a family member? If so how? A first cousin of mine, she divorced after 40 years and was falling to bits with the situation. I brought her to Europe to my home and made her get a life all over again. She is doing just fine.

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What is your greatest virtue? (non physical!) Very family oriented, helpful with who ever needs it, extremely loyal and trustworthy and a friend to death do us part.

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First thing that come to mind? "If ________ is going on, I don't want to know about it." "If drama is going on, I don't want to know about it". I mean what I just said, I hate drama!!!

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Is there someone here on AB that you really admire? I appreciate all those friends in my list and many others who I have not had the nerve to post a friends request. Never the less there always are very special people who we keep in our hearts because they are understanding and good friends, those we constantly exchange information, thoughts and moments of sadness and happiness with. Those who always try to cheer us up in a bad day, who are:...

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Can environmental scientists do anything about the swirl of trash in the Pacific Ocean? I have previously posted for you a very good article and a video regarding the Pacific swirl of Trash, you want to know if scientist are doing anything but unfortunately you need to read the enclosed link to learn they have given up on the subject and that funding is almost impossible. The truth is that no one cares, read what he says "enjoy while you can and while it lasts". What...

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Do you have the talent of lying? Lying does not need talent it needs cynicism and lack of shame.

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How many pens and pencils do you have around your house? You know my hobbies so I need very many pencils of all types and for all kinds of materials, I also have very many pens but I can never find one and have to take a new one from the box almost every day, this at home. In my office it is more or less the same thing, but when the personnel do the cleaning they replace whatever is missing be it paper blocks and printing paper, pencils, markers...

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Are you overqualified for your job? I am not overqualified I am simply well qualified for the position I occupy. Where I work, here in Geneva, if you don't qualify very well they won't hire you, they demand very much specially from us the lawyers that are hired for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights where I work. They don't like those who think/believe they are over qualified. The...

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Do animals have boogers? All animals have them like we also do, its actually the defensive process of the nose. The body secretes a mucus for the inside of the nose this layer protects the constantly wet area inside the nose and captures foreign material like dust and makes solid matter called boogers.

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Do you like the beautiful composition "Choose Something Like A Star" sung by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, with pictures from the Hubble Telescope? The music is beautiful, the choir excellent and the images are gorgeous. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtBbQUJu-kc&feature=related

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Do you like the improvisation by the different musicians in Santana's "Oye Como Va" song? Whatever Carlos Santana does with the instruments will always be great, he is a fantastic musician. "Oye como va" is great but specially when totally in Spanish.

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Why am I having such a hard time uploading images on AB today? Anyone else have this problem? Most of those I know are having the same problem, I am fed up with the glitches and get very tired when I need almost 30 minutes to answer a question.

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Who of you here who left Yahoo! would return if the rules there are relaxed, your deleted questions/answers are restore and your closed account is re-opened? In Yahoo I have an active email account, active Y!A, active 360 blog and active Forum registration, this for the past 4 years. I still use my email account, 360 blog and forum. I do not participate in Y!A anymore because I don't want to. My problem was never with Yahoo or any of those that administrate the site. I simply did not like that terrible, nasty and envious attitude the...

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If you have an active account on Yahoo! that was suspended from Yahoo! Answers and change your IP address, then will you still get your email on that same account AND create another account for Yahoo! Answers that will not get suspended for no reason? When you are a member in Yahoo you have two accounts, one is your email account and the second is your Y!A account. So remember you have two accounts, one ID and one password. 1] If your Y!A account was suspended you don't have an active Y!A account anymore you only have an active email account, your ID and password and that is it. 2] If you have been banned then you have lost both...

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"Oh by the way...Im taking back my ________"...? I'm taking back my book, you had it for months!!!

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What is the 3rd Letter of your Significant Other's first Name...? It was a D.

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Which Queue did you last stand in...? The railway station when traveling from Vaduz to Geneva, it was a holiday so it was long.

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What's the Strangest thing youve ever done in the middle of the Night...? Strange for me, I woke up around midnight went to the kitchen fixed a just bread sandwich and a cup of coffee left them in the kitchen and went back to bed. Next day I almost called the police but during the morning I remembered.

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Did you ever Shake your Tic-Tacs at anyone...? No I have not but I do give and take lemon candies.

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What do you do when you hurt someone's else's feelings when you didn't intend to but just failed to understand them? Apologize ASAP, explain what happened and try to make it up to the person with future actions.

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Do you like the Pixies rock band? Not an easy listen and a bit loud for me, here is a link to one of their presentations: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B63i7TMYE_s

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What would be an alternative to the Federal Reserve and Why? To clarify where I am coming from: I am one of those few people who absolutely agree with Ron Paul that the Federal Reserve Bank is unconstitutional. Not because of the name but because of the way it operates in absolute secrecy, autonomy and without control what so over. How does the Federal Reserve operate now: They don't have to tell anyone what they do, how they handle the public...

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What is the cost of taking private art lessons from a reputable artist per hour? I don't have a clue, but it must be extremely expensive if the artist has the time for it. Sorry but I can't even guess!!

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Why isn't there a category for the Pulitzer Prize? I can only guess that no one thought about it, it would be important to have a Pulitzer Price category, why don't you suggest it to you know who. I can't suggest it as I don't want to get caught up in that issue.

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Where you appalled at all the trash there is in the Pacific Ocean, the size of two Texas states from California to Japan, as Oprah stated in her Earth Day show yesterday? Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch, the Continent of Garbage: This is how it is being now called. There is this huge patch full of plastic which is not biodegradable, for better information read the enclosed link and don't forget to watch the video at the end of the link. This is how irresponsible we all are, what a pity. http://hubpages.com/hub/Pacific-Ocean-Garbage-Patch-

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I have to buy a new refrigerator. Can anyone recommend a good, reasonably priced brand and model? I use the extractor, kitchen and refrigerator in an excellent brand called Bosch. These are not only very nice and elegant but also affordable. Check it out in this link: http://www.boschappliances.com/kitchen-appliances-refrigerator-freezer_refrigerators.html

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Whats the last 'thing' you ran out of...? Silk stalkings, I must have them as they are to go to work with. Wearing a suit without stalkings looks very bad.

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Are there any architects on AB? I know there are about three of them, Barcaluv is one so you still have two others to look for. Sorry but I don't remember their names, you could look under Architecture and you may find their names there.

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Have you ever had your house blessed by a priest or shaman? I always have my new home blessed by a priest, I move around quite a bit but all the same I never forget to do this.

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Am I wrong in this conversation? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6274368 No, absolutely not. You did very well and you should have left the threat with the answer you gave on Apr, 22 2009 at 01:50 PM. You had nicely made your point there was no need to continue, there are times when it is better to drop out than to continue and end up in an ugly argument. I know Halliburton for quite a while and have always answered his questions, I never had a problem with him...

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Do you have a favorite song by The Animals? (videos welcomed:) I had never heard of them, but they sound real good and similar to the Beetles.

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When did Dick Cheney and Karl Rove become advocates of freedom of information? Both are pretending to have become advocates of freedom of information, their problem is that they want to tell us a whole bunch of lies and use their scare tactics thus need that freedom to try to get away with it. They have not noticed that Americans are not the same as a few months ago, people have changed and hardly believe what they hear and prefer to check it out and find the truth.

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Does the Republican Party suffer from Ballsheimer's Disease? (A disease that attacks the memory and gives them the balls to accuse others of what they did?) Hello me dear!!! Nice user name change!!! Why not email me and tell me why you are now a romantic? I am awfully curious. Regarding your excellent question, it is a terrible illness that attacks the memory and gives its victims' the hormones to shamelessly attack others for things they themselves made a career of...There is no known cure. So we are stuck with them, they are incredible...

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Do you like the weather today? The weather during the past days has been slightly sunny but chilly, I don't mind it more so I like it as the city is by Lake Geneva.

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What countries are dumping toxic waste water into the oceans? Most countries that have a coast line dump their toxic/black water into the oceans, for example the Mediterranean is a horrible dump yard. The bottom is truly shameful I have seen a film on the subject. This is why the Mediterranean has very little and very small fish when in the past they had excellent fish. The same things happen in the Pacific Coasts, but there is plenty of big fish...

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Do you have a favorite Jasper Johns painting? The enclosed ones are the ones I like the most, the colors are very beautiful.

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How many paintings of sunflowers did van Gogh paint? One can make a mental connection between the artists name and painting but also between the artist and their influence on the development of art through these paintings. Vincent van Gogh's Sunflower paintings have been duplicated many times by various artists (although never reaching the vivacity and intensity of Van Gogh's) and displayed everywhere; from households to art expos.Those...

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Did van Gogh ever create paintings using dull colors? Vincent Van Gogh used dull and dreary colors with most of his earlier paintings. An example of one of these paintings is "The Potato Eaters". In his later paintings, he used brighter colors. An example of one of these paintings is "The Starry Night".

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Which blue zone would you most like to live in? See LINK: The blue zone in your link is very nice but there are several other ones. I would live in the Ionian Islands of Corfu, Kefalonia, Ithaka, Lefkada or Zakynthos. They are so near to each other that one can go from one island to the other in a small off board motor boat or in a small sail boat this in about 10/15 minutes. The sea is of a beautiful turquoise color and the houses are typical of...

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How do they build terraced farms on hillsides or mountains? Do they start at the top or the bottom? The terrace farms “Andenes” can be found throughout the Andes region, these are not on hills but on very high mountains. The natives begin at the top and dig down the mountains in the form of steps. It is a very ancient form of farming which began with the Incas, the reason for the terraces is that each one is used to grow one crop during one farming season then in the next season...

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Taliban is now 60 miles from Islamabad. Every time the Pakistani Government tries to appease them, they just grab more land. What should the US do to ensure the Taliban doesn't get their hands on Pakistan's nukes? See LINK: The situation in Pakistan is dire to say the least. The US has made several huge mistakes during the former administration which have lead to the actual situation. 1] We should have unconditionally backed and supported General Pervez Mousharraf and never allowed him to step down, he was a faithful friend and a strong man who would have never permitted the actual crisis, if a coup...

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♣♣ Why is our earth crying? ♣♣ Mother earth is crying because she also gets weary from our abuse and the pollution we dump on her resulting in contamination which makes her sick.

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Have you started "going green" with the clothes you purchases now? I have been doing it for about four years, I don't have anything that comes from animals except for Vicuña and Alpaca hair wool, it is forbidden to kill these animals so their hair is cut during summer so they won't suffer and that is what I use.

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What did you always beg to have as a kid and it ended up with the other "junk" later on? I always wanted a sledge but my mother was afraid I would hurt myself never the less my father convinced her and gave it to me for Christmas. By mid year it was already with the rest of stuff and never used it again.

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What's with eveyone and mulitple pillows on their bed if all the really need is one to sleep on (unless it's really flat)? I have eight in all, I use them all and love it. Two are ergonomical ones which are special for my bad neck, two others are soft but not flat, the other four I use when I read in bed. The usual thing is when I wake in the morning I only have the ones for my neck and the rest are all around the room.

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Does the US have an ambassador to Venezuela yet? No not yet, President Chavez has appointed someone for his Washington Embassy but the USA has not yet accepted or appointed anyone to be the US ambassador to Venezuela.

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Does your life run smoothly? Yes fortunately it does run very smoothly.

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Would you be so kind as to clearly write a phrase with a split infinitive? I want to boldly go where no one has gone before.

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Have you ever taken hula dance lessons? No I never took lessons but practiced it all the same when I was around 12/15 years old.

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Kenyan Kosgei, Ethiopian Merga win 2009 Boston Marathon What makes these countries so incredibly competitive in world class distance running? See LINK: If you are interested in the reason why black runners generally win, the reasons are understandable. Enclosed is a study of the physique difference between black and white runners. "Regarding physique between blacks and whites, when matched for SES variables, blacks are slightly shorter in average height, their physique and body proportions are much different. Blacks have shorter...

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Why does your forehead sweat? Because of excessive use of energy, lack of oxygen, heat builds in and we all sweat like mad.But when it is only the forehead it could be related to blood pleasure.

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Volcker of Paulson? For sure it will be Volcker, I hope Paulson is deported or hangs himself.

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♣♣ Who got the guts to challenge me? ♣♣ I would never challenge you. You would probably beat the hell out of me, you are a lion after all and a blue one, HELP!!!

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♣ Foes perish and friends ________ ? ♦ Foes perish and friends remain.

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What did you eat that makes you so wild and crazy? Nothing at all and nothing makes me wild and crazy, I am a quiet and patient person.How about you my friend?

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Do you like songs in the acoustic version? Not my favorite ones never the less there are some that are very nice.

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To those who believe only their god answers prayers, why do so many who believe in other gods think their god has answered their prayers? All believers have their own religions and gods, we each believe ours is the authentic one. Thus it is believe, faith and hope in who ever we believe to be our god that makes us believe we were favored with an answer to our prayers. It doesn't matter how each one calls their god, what he may look like or what the religion is called, the important issue is that we believe and have faith...

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Miss California says gay marriage answer cost her the Miss USA crown. Maybe so. But was it her position on the issue or her inarticulate, confused reply? Miss California made a tremendous mistake by answering a delicate question with honesty, she should have been more diplomatic and said something like "it will be what the laws decide to apply, I have no personal feelings or thoughts on the subject" or something along those lines. I don't think she was inarticulate but she sure was nervous. [Diplomacy is first cousin to...

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I just faced a major setback at work. Anyone giving out free hugs? I am very sorry you had a bad day at work, get yourself together shake all the negative issues away and make up your mind to start anew. Now you can have a huge hug to make you feel a little better.(((HUGS))))

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What's the longest time you had a date/relationship with someone? What were the results? Six years prior to marriage with my husband.

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Torture violates US and International Law and Treaties ratified by the USA. Should any politician have the right to decide whether or not to enforce our laws based on political considerations? No politician can decide whether or not to enforce our laws based on political considerations, the only ones that can decide are Congress by absolute majority, the President and the Justice Department if the petition is signed by both and send to congress for approval and must be signed by all three. US and International Law and Treaties ratified by the USA on Torture can not be violated or...

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In pursuit of law and order, what percentage of innocent people is it OK to execute in order to be sure you are killing all the guilty? Please don't forget I am a lawyer, as such I know how our system works, thus my answer is none. If I could I would tell you of the horrible mistakes that have been made in the name of justice.

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Rock, pop, R&B, rap, and/or country? I like classic rock and country apart from many others like blues, jazz and similar ones.

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When you cook fresh diced tomatoes down to make marinara (spaghetti) sauce, do you cover the pot or let the water in it boil off? To cook the marinara sauce I don't have to do any of what you mention, I have an Italian made deep pan with a lid that is to be screwed to it once filled with the ingredients, this allows the vapor from the boiling water to go out through the side holes and I can not see how much liquids are left as it has its own clock and stops when done. From what I know the pot should be covered...

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If you had a boobie trap, what would you try to catch? I would never have or use a boobie trap, which is set to surprise or injure an unsuspecting person. I could perhaps use one to throw paint at someone I don't like by setting it over a door.

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Do you like Maori art? Yes I like it, I think it is quite similar to African and Ester Island art. Not refined nor delicate but pretty and colorful.

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Is investigative reporting still done in the US? If so, who does it? Investigative reports are still aired in several channels, some are in CNN International, BBC, TV5 and TVE they call them Dossiers. Most of the European channels have them on issues that are of their daily concern, like immigration issues, prostitution rings, certain high profile murders, Romanian and Russian mafias and similar ones. You can usually find them over the weekends, between...

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Have body parts, like the shrunken heads of indigenous people of the Amazon basin, ever been used as art?( in their culture) No, they use them for ceremonial issues or as religious objects. They are difficult to find in a museum or any other place there is too much control with those shrunken heads. The natives at times hang them on trees in the middle of the jungle to spook of the bad spirits.

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If nobody can ever borrow their way to prosperity, why do we want to get the banks back to lending? I personally believe nobody can ever "borrow" their way to prosperity, borrowing is a terrible culture we have acquired in the US. In most countries people borrow only when it is to invest safely with a short term return and up to a max. of 25% of their full income, borrowing is not what will make you prosperous it is the investment that will take care of that. The banks business...

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NATO prevented another hijacking, but they let the pirates go. They said they are there to deter the pirates, not arrest them. Should their orders get changed? See LINK: I don't believe NATO should intervene any further than they have, they were not created to police the seas and if their mandate is changed it will be more trouble than help. This matter should be handled by the United Nations, if Somalia does not have a constitutional government that can respond for their people committing crimes in International waters, this before the Security...

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♠♠♠ Did you ever use a joystick to play games? ♠♠♠ I used it ages ago when playing Atari, now I hardly remember how to use it today the whole works is the PC, keyboard,mouse and web cam.

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♂♂ What do you think of people who are in their worst condition and say that they don't want to change? ♂♂ When in their worst condition but won't admit it by saying they don't want to change, it is because they are in denial. Being in denial is terrible and very difficult to handle unless a psychologist is in the picture. I simply think the person is in absolute denial and must be suffering very much.

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Can you name a title of a song with the word "blue" or "blues" in it? Here are a few from different countries, languages and rhythms. Judy Blue Eyes - Crosby Stills & Nash http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzF_MoXOU1E Blue Spanish Eyes - Elvis Presley http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmHkRPZcTYk&feature=PlayList&p=0ABC576891F36E5F&index=0&playnext=1 Blue Moon - Dean Martin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVlxEeO8BHw Azzurro - Adriano...

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What are you planning to buy next? A mountain bicycle which I ordered today and will get on this coming Friday.

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If you're not already familiar with Stanley Milgram's experiment on Obedience to Authority, see the link. Are you one of the 65% that will do as told by an authority? See LINK: I am one who would not under any circumstance obey the authority, if I had been in one of those experiments I would have asked them to switch themselves to the thing and that I would love to try it on them. Even if threatened I would have never tried it I would not obey. I never do what I can not certify as not harmful for some one else. It is a pity to say but many people enjoy hurting...

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First thing that comes to mind when i say Buzz-buzz...? The buzzer on my night table radio. It sounds just like bees that is why I get up real fast.

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North Korea on Sunday renewed a threat to "bolster its nuclear deterrent". Given their standing army of 1.1 million and reserve force of 3.5 million, what can we do to stop them? See LINK: North Korea can threaten all they want or feel like it, let's not forget that dog that barks does not bite. Remember that China, Japan and South Korea are just there surrounding North Korea. I am not sure about China because I don't trust them but South Korea and Japan will never allow North Korea to attack the US or its bases. You will never find any of the information I will in...

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Father distracted by cell phone, 5 children drown, Houston police say. What's it going to take to get drivers to realize the risk of chatting on the phone while they drive? See LINK: This guy is an absolute irresponsible fool and a retard,he was intoxicated, talking on a cell phone and driving. Four children are dead and one missing she is believed to have drowned too. By his picture I can tell he is not normal, no matter how stupid a person is such irresponsibility is only proper to those with huge mental problems.He has been charged with four counts but it is still not...

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It's a big deal when a country changes its name. Can you list a thing or things a national name change requires changing? What needs to be changed: *Name of the country *All Government documents to have the new name. *All ID documents for the citizens. *There usually is a huge constitutional change. *All foreign countries with whom they have International relations must be notified. *The United Nations and all its dependencies must be informed. *Coins, paper money, postal stamps and other values. *The...

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It's a big deal when a country changes its name. Can you explain why a particular country changed their name? Since I answered the other question on Africa I will explain their reasons to change the names. Africa was the dark continent and many tales were told regarding the amount of gold and precious stones simply lying around. The Europeans got greedy and the Netherlands, Belgium, France, the UK, Portugal and Spain did their best to conquer all possible territories that had tribal territorial...

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It's a big deal when a country changes its name. Can you name a nation that has done it in the past century? Yes it is a big deal they have to change their whole identity and anything that identifies their people. The most difficult ones to remember are the African countries they have the horrible habit of changing their names quite often due to tribal issues. These are the ones I can remember: *Benin – Dahomey until 1975 *Burkina Faso former Upper Volta in 1984 *Central African Republic...

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What happens if you shake a water tower to take a water shower. Nothing really happens and there is no need to do anything it just happens, it is awkward to feel like you are inside the Iguassu Waterfalls. I went to lunch at a friends place, all of a sudden there was this very loud noise and water began coming out of all the lights on the roof and whatever other orifice there was for electrical connections. We were all stunned and did not move or say a...

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There is tremendous public outrage over the leadership failures of top banking executives, In many cases, "We the People" are now the largest stockholder. Should we demand the heads of the execs that drove their businesses into the ditch? Our outrage is authentic but good for nothing, Congress takes its time and never does what needs to be done. It is useless to demand their heads, they don't care or give a heck about their reputation as they are very rich thieves, these guys are not bankers but crooks. These eight guys should have been kicked out of their jobs, sued and if the courts so determined they should be in jail...

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Hyperbation: can you offer an example? The Hyperbation (pronounced high-pur-bay-shun) is an unconscious but accepted grammatical error in syntax (typical word order and pattern). Example: about suffering, they were never wrong, the old masters. the correct grammar would be, 'the old masters were never wrong about suffering.' And yet, this syntactical arrangement would most likely be accepted, since you still get...

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Black Pepper or White Pepper - that is the question, which one do you choose...? Black pepper is too strong for my stomach, thus I prefer white pepper.

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Steve Schmidt urges Republicans to begin voicing more support for civil unions and gay rights. Another RINO that needs to be tossed out for party purity? See LINK: He can urge who he wants and the results will be exactly the same. The GOP now only represents a small group of fanatics those who want the rest of us to believe they are moral and family oriented due to their religious conservatism but they are simply covering their backs with religion. They don’t even have a solid 33% of the voters if they have 20/22% it is way too much. All over...

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What do you think is beautiful/handsome in your life? Extremely handsome is the man on the picture in my night table,he is a pleasure to watch.

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What song(s) do you hear constantly on the radio? I love to listen to the Bee Gees, love their music and lyrics specially "How to mend a broken heart".

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What inspired you to do something? That the "something" is useful and will help others, those are pretty inspiring issues.

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Is there a difference between manners and courtesy? Manners are what a child is taught from a very early age in others words correct social education. Courtesy is the way we apply manners to our daily living. What would we gain by having manners if we did not apply them correctly? Therefore, both manners and courtesy always go together.

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I think I would make an excellent dictator. Don't you agree? I am not too sure you would make an excellent dictator you are too decent for that. But you would be a great politician give it a thought we need people like you in our political world.

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Shouldn't we genetically modify a strain of tomatoes to be shaped like bread? Why would you take the trouble of doing it? All genetically modified fruits and vegetables are not healthy. In the world we actually have three forms of tomatoes, in the States we are not growing them all the tomato farming is now in Mexico.

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♠♠♠ Is there no fruit in AB for the category Experts, not even a single badge? ♠♠♠ Once you become a category expert all you can expect is to get down rated for having become one. No fruit, no cake nothing just down rates.

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Are you the one I was searching to kill? I hope not, I am quite a good person when treated correctly. I wouldn't kill you!!!

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Can you see the US being friends with Venenzuela? The actual President Hugo Chavez will be in office for quite some time, meaning no less than 20/30 more years, he is an angry man and can be offended very easily but when he is a friend he is capable of giving his life for his friends. His attitude to his friends is that of a father to his children, that is exactly how he acts with the presidents of Bolivia, Ecuador and Paraguay and of course...

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☻ How do you feel when you see a high-class AB abandoned profile ?( not visited for a year or so) ☻ It is sad, if the person was a high level one that means the person had many friends and was knowledged. Thus such a situation is a loss for AB and the for the rest of us.

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Who is Martin Armstrong and What is the Princeton Economic Institute? Martin Armstrong is the former chairman of Princeton Economics International Ltd. As a teenager, Armstrong worked at a rare stamp and coin dealership and became a millionaire at age 15. Then he opened his own store at age 21. After studying historical gold prices, he developed a cyclical theory of commodity prices and began a company, Economic Consultants of Princeton. The Commodity Futures...

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Tea Baggers, what's wrong with the U.S. tax system? See LINK: Tea baggers are a bunch of silly people who have nothing better to do as they don't have a life the same as their tea bagger leader John Boehner. Regarding taxes, we have very low taxes but the whole idea behind this is to leave the administration, if they can, without income and thus ruin President Obama's work. If they had a single inch of intelligence and knowledge they would...

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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe raised $4.2 million in the first quarter of the year, with 82 percent of that cash coming from out-of-state donors. Should that worry Virginia voters? See LINK: McAuliffe can not be expected to ask his contributors to move to Virginia from Hollywood as very many are movie stars and film directors, or tell Donald Trump, Bill Clinton and others to also move to Virginia if they wish to have the "privilege" of donating to his cause. That is absolutely ridiculous, envy can work wonders in minuscule minds and souls. How come no one said a single...

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As crisis loomed last fall, NC Senator Burr told wife: Empty ATM. Did he not know his deposits are FDIC Insured? See LINK: He did not withdraw the family fortune, this is what is being said: Burr, a Winston-Salem Republican, said Thursday that there were questions about the liquidity of the banking industry that led to the first emergency federal bailout. So while he was in Washington, he called his wife, Brooke, at their Winston-Salem home and asked that she withdraw $500 from an ATM over the weekend. Then he...

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What is the most expensive photograph ever sold at auction? The record for the most expensive photo sold at auction has been reclaimed by Richard Prince after one of his prints went for US $3,401,000 at Sotheby’s in New York. The previous record was $3.34 million for an Andreas Gursky diptych sold at Sothey’s in London in February 2007. This record-setting Prince image is taken from his untitled cowboy series, in which he photographed...

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What is a song with "wind" in the title? This is one of Yusuf's (Cat Stevens) performs "The Wind" in Naples Italy at the Concerto del Epifania (January 4, 2007).

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Cowboy poetry is very popular in Texas. Do you have a favorite cowboy poem? Rodeo Wife Daddy said "girl, listen up, someday you'll understand" it takes a strong woman, to bring out the BEST in a man" Then momma added something else, she thought that I should know,She said... "sometimes, girl, it's hard to be strong, when his first love is RODEO.. I guess you'll have to live it tho.. ...

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If slaying a goat would bring the Cubs a World Series win, would you do it? I could never kill an animal, they can not defend themselves and that is abuse no matter what.

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Who is Avarroes? Better known just as Ibn Rushd and in European literature as Averroes (pronounced /əˈvɛroʊ.iːz/) (1126 – December 10, 1198), was an Andalusian- Muslim polymath: a master of early Islamic philosophy, Islamic theology, Maliki law and jurisprudence, logic, psychology, Arabic music theory, and the sciences of medicine, astronomy, geography, mathematics and physics. He was born in...

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RUMOR OR TRUE dead goat was found hanging on a statute at Wrigley Field on 04-13-09? True but it goes like this "The severed head of a goat was found outside of Wrigley Field early Monday, about 12 hours before the Chicago Cubs opened their home schedule with a game against Colorado".

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What’s more important to you in a relationship, chemistry or compatibility? Both are equally important. You can feel the chemistry which could also be called attraction but compatibility is what you build a relationship on.

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Is a handgun a good form of feminine protection? Now a days with the amount of thugs around, anything is valid for protection just use it well.

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I have never been congratulated for anything on AB (sob..), so would you join me in congratulating myself on finally becoming a Sage? Woo hoo! I will join you my dear friend, a well done job and a huge heartfelt hug to you. ¡¡¡C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!!! . . .

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Do you have an in-law that is worth bragging about? Yes, it would be my mother in law she is very good to me and always worries about my well being.

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ABers! Need your help. Will you guys please help myself and Banned From Yahoo settle this debate we are having? It is dragging (we are both guilty), however, I would like to quash it. Thought we should open up the forum. What are your thoughts? (Link) I never have anything to say or comment about the user you have mentioned, so I will keep loyal to my principals and will not answer. In the link you have answered a question with four political scandals, check the enclosed one under the answers by "Friendo" and "my second answer" there you have a whole bunch of them if you care to read. ...

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Is there any compelling evidence that the Knights Templar actually adopted Pagan worship practices? This matter related to the Knights Templar began with Pope Urban II when he exhorted the second and third sons of each noble family (sons who were left landless from the practice of primogeniture)"to wrest that land from the wicked race and subject it to yourselves. That land which the scripture says 'floweth with milk and honey'." The holy father stated that any man who...

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The new George W. Bush Policy Institute -- an opportunity to study how NOT to manage? See LINK: Thanks for the excellent link, the author does not leave much to say or comment he is so right in his article that it becomes highly shameful for the previous administration. An institute of the sort organized by GWB and his friends truly shows us how little shame they all have, it is a pity they don't do their usual farming work, stay home and keep quiet about their failed...

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Do you know any good Gothic Poems? There are many of them, not precisely my favorites but some are quite good. the following is one I like: Poet:Marko Sinadinovic, Serbia Categories:Gothic Poems & Dark Poems, Depressing Poems, Death Poetry ROSE GARDEN I wish to die before I wake, So as not to sift through another day, So as not to guess the eyes of hate, And to not feel so torn, Through my morning...

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What older photographer had a great influence on Man Ray? It was Max Dupain, one of Australia's great modernist photographers. Man Ray was the quintessential photographer of the contemporary moment whose importance to photography was equivalent to Cézanne's for painting.

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How many times must you click on a question to be able to read the answers? I just read HasntBeen's answer, I am beginning to feel hopeless. He is absolutely right without AB-Jon we are done and ruined, we might as well get used to take around 25 minutes to post an answer, read it and rate the question. I am getting bored and tired with this issue.

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Wouldn't it be interesting to wire up a whale so we cold watch their brain waves and see how they react to various sounds of types of human music? Yes it would be very interesting, I have seen a similar experiment with dolphins they passed it in the Discovery Channel. That is how doctors came to the conclusion that autistic children understand the sound waves emitted by dolphins, they also found out that the brain waves emitted by these children are understood by the dolphins and thus they communicate. Reason why part of the therapy...

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Is there anybody here from India that could help answer this question? (See attached link) There are several users from India, ask Iwnit, he should know who they are and if he does not know he will find out. He is a great researcher.

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The US Alabama's Capt. Richard Phillips has been freed by Navy commandos. Anyone want to join me saying way to go, US Navy? Sure, good deeds should be taken into consideration. Way to go Navy !!!! Congrats. President Obama and the staff!!!

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Do you like the ethereal "Lullaby and Final Hymn" from the Firebird Suite by Igor Stravinsky? Yes I like it very much, the video posted by another user is the only one available though a bit old. Igor Stravinsky, conductor (1965), 'Lullaby and Final Hymn' from the "Firebird Ballet Suite" (1945 version) Music by Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) New Philharmonia Orchestra From the Royal Festival Hall, London.

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Have you heard a live performance of Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring"? Yes I have, though not live this is the Rite of Spring from Disney's Fantasia. Stravinsky's score was supposed to be about primitive human rituals, but Disney's animators took a completely different inspiration from it and decided to tell the history of Earth up to the extinction of the dinosaurs. The combination of music and animation is perfect. This first part shows the...

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Do you like men better with hair where nature designed it to grow or shaved to look more like women? I prefer natural looks but a well trimmed beard.

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What's a major event the happened during and related to the modern civil rights movement? There are several major events during and related to the modern civil rights movement, too many important things happened thus I prefer to post the following link: http://www.historynow.org/06_2006/historian5.html

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Where do you want to visit badly? Greece and the Islands. I will go next July.

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What would your plans be if you have to run away from home to keep yourself safe? If my safety was in jeopardy, I would most likely go to a Social Assistant to help me. Being a religious person I could also go to my church and ask for help.

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What do you know about the NAACP? The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is one of the oldest and most influential civil rights organizations in the United States. The NAACP was founded by a diverse group on February 12, 1909 by WEB Dubois (African American), Ida Wells-Barnett (African American), Henry Moscowitz (Jewish), Mary White Ovington (White), Oswald Garrison Villard (German-born...

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Who do you wish to see again? The great man I had for a husband and who passed going on eight months now.

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Are you invisible to others? Physically invisible no, every one can see me just fine. But I am morally invisible no one knows me and no one has seen or touched my soul.

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Are you a fan of porn? No, I am not a fan nor like it.

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Do principals have the right to determine if the students whould wear uniform or not? The principal suggests it to the school board with an explanation on why the suggestion. Then the school board calls the parents for a meeting and informs them of the decision that has been taken by the board and principal. When speaking to the parents the principal generally shows the parents a slide with a kid wearing the uniform so they will see the style and material that has been...

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Did you ever imagine having a threesome? It never crossed my mind, I guess I was brought up differently and here are things we never think about.

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Do you take your time with loved ones? Always, I enjoy for my parents and my sibling to feel loved and looked after and that I do do with great pleasure.

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What do you care about and what could you care less about? I could not care less for most things today, it has been a very bad day for me so I honestly don't care about anything.

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Do you take things for granted? I have never taken them for granted nor will ever, I only trust myself and my parents. Taking things for granted can bring many problems and deceptions.

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Are you really ready for the analog to digital TV conversion yet? I have been using digital TV since I moved to Europe, I have around 240+ channels because I got rid of the kid channels and the porn ones which are around 50+ additional ones. . But honestly speaking, who on earth can see that many channels without going crazy? I only watch the ones I like which are around 30 some and ignore the rest. I have one converter which has something like a mirror...

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The "Obama's not a Citizen" theorist, Rep. Bill Posey has some concerns of this own to deal with. TV Newscaster Stephen Colbert, is trying to squash the rumor that Posey's grandmother did it with an alligator. What do you think? See LINK to Video: Regarding Rep.Posey's concerns and those of other conservatives, their sole intention is to keep alive the old story that President Obama first was an Arab, then he was a born African, then a Malaysian and also a Muslim. That his mother was not his mother, that she was not a US citizen because of her age and the rest of BS they invented. When they were through their little list then...

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Dick Cheney and Karl Rove are spearheading the Bush Legacy Project working to create a lasting favorable impression of Bush and denigrate Obama and Biden. How are they doing? See LINK: Who will believe Cheney and Rove on anything they say or do? No one, Americans today are less innocent than they were last year. Now the people verify, check, read and ask before either believing or not what they are told. The only way the former president will ever gain anything from the American people is if he admits his mistakes, assumes his responsibility for his wrong doings, his...

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Is "Fruit on the Bottom" yogurt just an advertising gimmick covering the problem that the fruit settles to the bottom anyway? I think it is a gimmick, why don't you check the price for another yogurt without fruits and then you will know how much those bits of fruit are costing you. I don't like the fruits inside the yogurt, they taste just like the yogurt, no difference at all. I use a very light Yogurt called Fresh Up, it is more like drinking a light yogurt instead of that thick stuff. When I buy the...

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Do you hang out with your co-workers? It can become a problem specially when you have authority over them, I prefer to have good working relations, be helpful and nice but keep to myself. I can't let go of the authority I have.

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Immigration reform. What do you think should be done with the estimated 12 million illegal immigrants in the US today and how would you pay for doing it? During the former administration they announced they would do something similar to what Lori K says, then the big farmers went on a strike & threatened the administration with leaving the US and settling in the diverse countries throughout Latin America. They never said what they would do with their land. Their argument was that Americans don't want to do the work that non documented...

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Politically correct or politically incorrect ~ which are you and why? The "politically correct" issue is an invention to shut people up from saying what they really think and feel. That being said, I must be politically incorrect because I always say what I think and feel no matter who likes it or not. I work for the United Nations thus it is not easy to be politically incorrect while at work, therefore I never discuss anything and keep quiet even if...

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A number of the Founding Fathers of the USA were Deists. Why do you hear so little of Deism today? See LINK: The link worked great for me, but AB has a lot of glitches lately. Regarding your question, the word Deist is a very old one which has been changed in time due to use and meaning. The general conceptions for Deism are: Henotheism, Monotheism, Panentheism, Pantheism and Monolatrism. As a philosophical belief Deism is directly related to the existence of a God on the basis of reason....

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Why is it that those who preach their own morality the loudest are so often completely amoral themselves? Because they very well know they are amoral and try for it not to show. Hypocrites!!!

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What is good about Good Friday? I have only heard "Good Friday" in the United States, we Roman Catholics call it Holy Friday or Black Friday, as it is a religious holiday observed primarily by adherents to Christianity.

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How hard will you work to get the last little bit of toothpaste out of the tube? Is it ever REALLY, TOTALLY empty? I must say I don't care if I get the last little bit of toothpaste from the tube, I use what I can get out then I cut it, use what is there and throw it away. I won't bother or waste my time in squeezing the tube.

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What is the correct way to polish men's shoes? I have never cleaned mens shoes, my father always thought it was humiliating for women to do that job. Never the less I do clean my shoes and boots, so I know how to do it. For an easier explanation watch the enclosed link picking the videos from the right side of your screen. ...

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What are the rules about wearing proper socks? If the pants are tailor cut/made style then the socks must be the same color as the shoes. The socks must be a couple of inches below the knees in the known executive type. It is horrible when they cross their legs and you can see part of their hairy legs. White gym socks are only acceptable with jeans. When using sandals no socks what so ever.

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What are the steps of tying a long man's tie? If by long you mean tall the person must pick the knot that will not shorten the tie as certain knots make ties shorter like the Windsor styles. Here is a link with the step by step method on tying a good knot. http://digg.com/d13mAN

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What does a hat say about a man? It says very much on his social status and elegance. 1] Must always use the correct hat for the occasion and a high quality one. 2] The hat must match the color of the coat. 3] Must always take his hat off once indoors. 4] Must not comb his hair after taking the hat off. An elegant man knows these issues.

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Do you think that the dedicated Nazis thought they were wrong? Those that were members of the National Socialist German Workers’ Party - Nazi party, perfectly knew all they were doing was absolutely wrong, some of them did not agree reason why they tried to kill Hitler and his closest party members. Thus some of them knew it was a deadly policy but did it all the same with regrets, some others knew it was terribly wrong but their excuse was they were...

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Are you picky with the perfumes you wear? I am extremely selective on quality and nothing too strong that will suffocate anyone including myself. I am now using Anaïs Anaïs by Cacharel for the day hours and for the evenings either L'eau D'issey by Issey Miyake or my all time favorites Opium by Ives Saint Laurent or Fidji by Guy Laroche.

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Some say that opposing organizations in the same field of endeavor are all alike. Therefore, CVS Pharmacy and the Mexican Drug Cartels are the same and use the same tactics in drug distribution, don't they? CVS Pharmacy sells prescription drugs, thus they are absolutely legal weather we like it or not. Drug cartels are delinquents who make their drugs in clandestine labs and using whatever solvents that will make their drugs stronger and are not authorized by the FDA. That some say that opposing organizations in the same field of endeavor are all alike is possible but not in this particular case.

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I bought these from a French-speaking black man from Ghana at a flea market in Florida years ago. They are copper & about 3cm in length (about the size of an American 25 cent piece). What are they & what are they for? (See Pics in answer below) I have spend about one hour looking at the pieces you have posted,they are quite interesting. I believe those are definitely medallions to hang around the neck perhaps with knitted or braided animal hair and I am quite sure they are from India. I could not read what is written on them but the language could be either Sanskrit or Urdu, read this: 1) "Technically, Sanskrit is the oldest...

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Who or what is, the ENEMY of people...? Hatred and discrimination are the greatest enemies.

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What is the most difficult thing to find lately...? I believe the two most difficult ones to find are decency and charity.

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Help! I am constipated, how do I cure my condition...quickly!? That is a long time and very unhealthy. Change your diet to fruits, vegetables and fish. Don't eat any kind of meat. Once you start your diet drink no less then 8 glasses of water per day and use a stool softener. If it does not work in about 5 days you must see a doctor. If you had a previous stomach surgery, don't waste time and go to a doctor right away.

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If psychotherapists get $200 per 1-hour visit, what incentive do they have to really resolve your problem? Psychotherapists are very expensive,the incentive they have is their prestige. If they have a patient who is happy and grateful for the help obtained then that person will pass the word around about this doctor who will become well known in a certain community or country. In medicine prestige is highly important for future clients or patients.

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What's a spammer? Someone who has nothing better to do than fill up the IN boxes of everyones email with garbage.

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What rhymes with Engelbert Humperdink...? lols Beautiful and romantic music like this one:

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How do you transfer a drawing to an art canvas or do you draw it free hand from the drawing? If you are able to draw free hand then great, if not photocopy the image to the size you want and then attach it to transfer paper and go over the image with a soft drawing pencil.

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Serious Question - do you know a woman who is currently a victim of Domestic Violence...? No, I have never met someone in such a situation and it must be terrible. Thanks heaven my friends are quite distant from such issues.

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Have you ever appeared on a WANTED Poster...? lol Goodness gracious no!! I would never shame my family and myself.

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Is it important to you that your Hair looks good...? I have very good hair quality, I use my natural color, it's not greasy or dry and wash it three times a week. I don't have straight or curly hair it is slightly wavy and I brush it a few times a day, it looks OK to me and yes it is very important, I dislike greasy hair.

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Boss Limbaugh switches off the microphone of another "phony soldier". Was ex Marine Charles right about torture, or is Rush always Right? I heard the full conversation, Charles the Marine was not phony he was very angry. When our troops are on tour they understand more than we can imagine, I don't agree with either and Limbaugh is an absolute idiot.

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My friend is in a fight with his parents now bout his brother. They always tell Ej to pick after his brother's mess. And Ej snaps about this. They say "Let it go, just pick it up" but it's NEVER his mess. Ej's fighting this. Who is right? If the brother has some kind of a health issue, not drugs, then the parents are right. If not and he is a healthy but lazy person then your friends does not have to pick after his brothers mess even if the parents say so.

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Will you post a picture of your favorite character actor (s)? These two and in the order there pictures are!!!

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Feds Crack Down on Foreclosure Scams. What do you think should be done to those who9 prey on struggling homeowners? See LINK: I have never seen or heard things like these happen in the United States, what on earth is going on? What is wrong with these people? Where have they been hiding? Or is it an eight year lack of control, order and generalized corruption? They should be caught, judged, put away for as many years as the laws provide and take all the dirty money away from them no matter what. I hope you can...

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Would you Please help me Congratulate our newest Sage, ***Lion Heart*** WooHoo!? Congratulations Lion Heart!!! Good work!!!

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Has your House got a story behind it...? I don't know yet, I just moved to Geneva and they say that most houses around here have their little secrets. I hope it is not spooky.

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[Fun Q] Wheres the coffee? I just kept it here to cool down. Now tell me the truth, where is it? I just got up and was dying for a cup of coffee and thought you left it for me, so I drank it....sorry!!

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Should we all have an early night tonight ...? My sleeping hours are sort of messed up, I already got up and it is 06.12. I did go to bed early though.

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Do you want to be forever young...? No I would not. It would be going against life itself, life is to be born, young, enjoy the best years in your life between 30/40 and then begin to age gracefully. Can you imagine a 70 year old woman without a single wrinkle or silver hair? It would be like a book without text.

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Can you send someone flowers to another country if you do not have a credit card? If so how? Sure you can, check if the flower shops around your area have the international delivery service then go personally and pay cash. The flowers will be send.

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Why isn't being in love easy? It has never nor will it ever be easy to be in love, it involves your greatest and deepest feelings thus the difficulty in such a relationship. This is why you must choose the right person and give all you can to that other person no matter what sacrifices you need to make but only and as long as the other person loves you likewise.

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Should you ever show or tell your s/o they have hurt you after you break up? Or should you just stay quite and deal with the pain on your own? Once you brake up that person is gone and away from your life, what for are you going to tell him anything? Forget it and move on with your life.

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What can I watch on Youtube...? All the subjects in the AB Categories plus whatever else you want, you can even watch videos in foreign languages or video travel the world.

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What does it mean when a guy wont shut up about his 'parts'...? He must have a very low self esteem and needs to feel important with something you can't verify.

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Are you an Obedient little thing...? I have always been a good and obedient girl with my parents, my brother because he is a priest and who was my husband but under no circumstance whatsoever to anyone else. I would say I am quite a rebel and don't obey anyone else not mentioned.

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Scientists say ice-bridge collapse could mean the Wilkins Ice Shelf is of the brink of breaking away, and provides further evidence or rapid change in the region. One more Global Warming alarm is going off. Still in denial? See LINK: I have not read the link, sorry for that, I don't want to be influenced by information except for the one I have seen with my own two eyes. Peninsula Valdez and the National Glacier Park in Argentina have almost disappeared, the Glassier Perito Moreno which was the only one on earth to move inland to the continent is now brown instead of white and is moving towards the open sea. ...

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Union employees open to concessions, but demand management cuts. If labor and management pit themselves against each other, how can the business involved survive? See LINK: In such a difficult labor atmosphere it will be very difficult for the business to survive. If the employees are willing to sacrifice their share so the business will survive then the management can do no less, after all the management is usually highly paid in about every business. The sacrifice must be both ways, it is impossible to only sacrifice those that are paid less. After all the...

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If you had to guess, do your think Ebeneezer Scrooge's accounting firm did better when he was a selfish miser abusing his employees or after his epiphany when he treated them with dignity and respect? I don't know that firm, never the less I believe it may have made great profits being a selfish miser and employee abuser but the customer service must have been very low. No one can work under such circumstances. I believe the owner must have felt a much better human being and must have made much more profit in the latter change of attitude.

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In areas using the metric system, is the term mileage still used or should you say kilometerage? Most countries in the world use the metric system, the mileage one is practically used only in the US. Kilometrage is a French word for Kilometers. If when speaking you wish to replace the word mileage then replace it with kilometers or metric system.

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We have an 8 x 8 Oriental Carpet that we need to clean. What is the best do-it-yourself way to clean Oriental Carpets? Outdoor drying is out of the question. It very much depends of what material the carpet is made, if silk alone, silk and lambs wool, lambs wool alone, synthetic and lambs wool or any other type of wool. The first thing you must take into consideration is that if the % of wool is high and you wet the carpet it may shrink and/or the borders may roll up. There is a product called Dry Foam Carpet Cleaner, this product does not wet...

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Comedian Gallagher asks, "Don't you wish there was a knob on the TV to turn up the intelligence? There's one marked 'Brightness,' but it doesn't work." An intelligent and true quote, if only it would be possible!!

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"Nobody knows the age of the human race, but everybody agrees that it is old enough to know better." - Anonymous. All right, which one of Anonymouses said that? If it was signed anonymous then it is just that, so there is no way of knowing which of the many anonymous it was.

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I understand that about half of all people find that eating asparagus makes their urine smell strange. Do you or do you not experience the Asparagus Pee Effect? I eat asparagus almost on a daily basis and have not noticed any special odor. The problem maybe related to the fact that the older people get they tend to drink less water which cleans our kidneys and makes urine of a very light color and odorless.

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What if any rival answer bagger on lvl 26 or 27 threatens you to give as many negative ratings as much he can (on baseless grounds), is there any action you can take against him on AB. Example- Contact a community leader e.t.c No one can or should threaten you no matter what level that person has, that is called harassment and is against the rules in this site. If anyone dared to threaten you go to the persons profile, then check the end of the page and where it says "feedback" fill in your report and mail it. If you have the answer that threatens you, add it as a link that shows the threat to the...

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Given a choice, if Republicans believed in choices, would they prefer to kick old people, minorities, or bums? Following Friendo's post, I dare add a few little things I have in my files: 2000 to September 2006 GOP pederasty scandal with underage congress pages Republican Rep. Mark Foley, Republican Rep. Jim Kolbe and sister, Congressman Jerry Weller (R-IL), Republicans Jeff Trandahl and Karen Haas, Republicans Hastert, Mike Stokke, Ted Van Der Meid, Tim Kennedy, Paula Nowakowski,Rodney...

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Who was the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks? 1] Adding to kedar's excellent post, let's not forget D. Rumsfeld is as guilty as sin, he was called to congress for a very interesting hearing and played the memory loss game accompanied by his silly laughter, check it out for your selfs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eootfzAhAoU 2] On 9/11 there was an activity by our armed forces as an exercise to stage an attack on US soil...

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Do you consider yourself a liberal, conservative, or a moderate? Age 30 - Liberal

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Fascist socialist Authoritarian governments usually claim to be doing God's work. Communist Authoritarian governments claim there is only the state. Why the difference? I will simply keep the words Fascist Authoritarian, as socialism is unrelated. Fascism is an especially virulent form of far-right populism. Fascism glorifies national, racial, cultural unity, "values" and collective rebirth while seeking to purge imagined enemies, and attacks both socialist movements and liberal pluralism in favor of totalitarian mass politics. These are the ones who...

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If you could be guaranteed one or the other, which would you choose? Live so things are better for me while I'm alive. Live so things are better for others after I'm gone. The first alternative is quite selfish, I will go with the second one live so things are better for others after I am gone.

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Lincoln said, "You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can not fool all of the people all of the time." Who are the ones you can fool all the time? The conservatives, they want to be fooled they apparently highly enjoy it or have not yet noticed they are being fooled all the time.

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Did Israel commit war crimes in Gaza? If so, should they be held accountable? I don't know if Israel committed war crimes or not, but there are several important factors. How can Israel defend itself from the Hamas constant rockets up to 14 in a single day, if the Hamas terrorists are shielding themselves behind the civil Palestinian population? The claim is regarding the use of White Phosphorus on the Palestinian civil population, it is not a forbidden weapon...

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With today's hard times, what low cost cuts of meat are tasty and low in fat and cholesterol? In such hard times, do yourself a favor and stop eating red meat. Eat whatever other meat you can get as long as it is white and of course fish. If you are over 55 watch your heart and kidneys, red meat is poison. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7959128.stm

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Do Hamas rocket attacks on civilian targets constitute a war crime? In an undeclared war, whichever country attacks another destroying their infrastructure, killing and injuring innocent people do commit a war crime. If the attacked country counter attacks, that country has the obligation and the right to defend itself and its citizens.

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What's your opinion of success books? Great reading or you'd get closer to success using the time to work? I don't believe in such books, they only make the author very rich and don't help anyone. The best way to spend in books is to buy those that educate us, those that deal with the culture of work and how to make our work the best possible tool to success without going over our limits. But again we would need to have enough education to understand what the books are telling us as...

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What's taking Obama so long? He's been in office a whole 60 days and he hasn't yet solved the greatest financial crisis since the Great Depression! President Obama inherited such a horrendous economical mess that, if I could, I would get the former president right back to work and fix all his doings, never the less the GOP has the guts to present a "budget" without a single number but they are swift and angry to criticize. On foreign policy we became a pariah and we always were a highly respected country. We have more enemies...

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If we all lived on earth like Americans live, we would need 3 planets. How can we learn to live big with a small environmental footprint? Yes we would need the equivalent of three planets to hold all our environmental damage and trash. Avoiding the environmental footprints is never going to be possible until people understand and accept how much harm they are causing the environment, they don't accept it as a fact but believe it is a scam. Here again we have the same problem, an absolute lack of education and proper...

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Should there be a law against impersonating another person ln-line in order to make false and damaging claims about their character and/or behavior? Impersonating and identity theft are two very different things in our legal system, identity theft is against the law and is thus a felony. Regarding impersonating, it can legally be turned around to be understood as identity theft if the impersonated person's documents are missing and the impersonator has too much personal data on the other person. The problem with impersonating is...

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Ignoring the impossibility or improbability, what do you think would happen if an Alien species suddenly made contact with Earth tomorrow? How do you think everyone, including governments would react? In the USA it would be absolute chaos, the government would get the most sophisticated weapons out and nuke the poor Aliens. The people would think it was Pres. Obama in disguise who intends to take control of the USA and kill or poison the population. In the rest of the world specially in Europe and Asia they would probably not notice the Aliens had made contact, they are too busy in their...

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Its 3.30am here and i cant sleep. i am lucky if i get 2 to 3 hours a night. how much sleep do you get Between 8/9 hours per night, but no naps during the day.

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What will you be doing this mothering sunday My siblings and me got here to my parents home by Saturday midday, now it is Sunday for us so we must get ready for church. After church we will have a nice breakfast somewhere nice by the Seine River my father knows exactly where and then we will do what my father has planned for our day. We will sure have an excellent day and my mother will be happy to have her family together.

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If today was your last day on earth what would you do? First make peace with my God and my family members, be with them all I possibly could, make sure one or several of them will take my pets and love them. Then continue my daily routine until it is time to drop dead.

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Do you decorate your home yourself Yes I do with my mother's advice she has a very good eye to make things look great.

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How many light bulbs does your house use I have not count them, but last week I bought as many as asked by the electrician and he said to buy 65, so I did all are Phillips Twister Savers.

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What are you afraid of and why? Altitudes, I feel it is dragging me down and the sensation is horrible.

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Is anyone haveing problems with answer bag today Difficult to post, very slow to load and the signal "AB is out of service" is too frequent. I will logout again, clean my system and return.

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What kind of Superhero would you be? (Take the quiz) You Would Be a Upstanding Superhero You are alert and observant. You can see through people easily. You know who's evil and who's good. You get bored easily and need excitement in your life. You like having problems to solve. You understand people quite well and often know what others are thinking. Because of this, you can get people to do what you want. You tend to feel...

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Does the Republican "I hope he fails" strategy go as far as actively working to sink the economy in order to make it so? In several of the links I posted today, there is more than enough prove that is what they want, this is an absolute sabotage campaign and are doing all possible to discredit the President and the administration. They are so desperate for the next elections,winning them and being in power again no matter what the results that they have forgotten that there is much time ahead and wrong deeds...

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Congress is considering a 90% tax on excessive bonuses paid to employees of companies that receive taxpayer bailouts. Would such a tax constitute a Constitutionally prohibited "Bill of Attainder"? See LINK: The House narrowly approved a 90 percent tax on bonuses for AIG and other financial firms that received bailout funds last fall, despite a fevered protest from conservatives who tried to fight the tax increase, it affects every one who received bailouts and gave bonuses. I have read several legal sites on Constitutional Law, non say anything on the "Bill of Attainer" there is...

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Name Something you Look through...? Window glasses and my eye glasses.

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What is Something you can put on a Horse...? A nice leather Arab saddle among others.

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What are the different kinds of kitchen knives? I call them whatever they are used for I don't know their specific names, but enclosed is a link with all the existing knives for the kitchen. http://www.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/kitchen/

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Are Class P liquor licenses a good idea…dine out with your own wine? I don't drink anything so I did not know you could not take your own wine bottle, in most countries it is permitted. Now with the financial crisis the best French restaurants are serving only a glass of wine included in the menu or you take your own wine. That is a great way to have more clients.

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Is Senator Evan Bayh's new Conservative movement an honest attempt to center politics, a bid for a future presidential run, or a deal with the devil with Cons hedging their bets? See LINK: I bet whatever you want that is of John Boehner's doing meaning a deal with the devil with Cons hedging their bets. They are trying to collect as many votes as they can for when they have to vote for the next stimulus. This is the kind of politics that makes me sick, I only hope that the democrats will let their constituents know what is cooking behind this ridiculous operetta and asks...

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Have you ever designed any of your clothes and made them? No, I have not even tried it, I like expensive clothes and I am sure I could never make them myself.

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Can a Christian couple get married in a church without going through pre-marriage classes or being a member of that church? Since you have mentioned a Christian couple I must say that I can only answer for my religion which is Roman Catholic, in our faith you must go through the corresponding premarital steps as established by the church.

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What is your favorite Rumi poem? (please post it) I understand Rumi as founded by the Mevlevi Order of dervishes, better known as the Whirling Dervishes of Sufism. Through a turning movement, body posturing, mental focus, and sound, the dervish achieves ecstasy through union with God. If I am right here is a poem: Spring Giddiness Today, like every other day, we wake up empty and frightened. Don't open the door to the study and...

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How far is too far to traveled for a date? Far would be out of the downtown area, it is not safe to go on a date much further than said.

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Is there a lipstick that is blue? I had never seen a blue one now I have from your other answers, but I have seen purple and black.

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Where are the best cuckoo clocks made? The best known and most beautiful ones are the Bahnhäusle, they come from Southern Germany in the area of Bavaria and also Jagdstück made in the area of the Black Forest.

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Have you ever had a tailor made suit made for you? I need to have them tailor made including the coats, this because I am quite tall and have long arms and a long neck, the ready made ones look as if someone lend them to me.

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If a woman sleeps with another woman, while in a relationship with someone else, do you still consider this to be her cheating on her partner? In this case it is a moral, emotional and intellectual betrayal to the partner, gender is not and issue. Thus in my opinion it is 100% betrayal. In this particular case same sex relationships do not happen overnight, it had been cooking for a while then the betrayal to the partner is far worse as there was intention and premeditation.

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Do you read all the answers before you answer a question?? Or does it depend on how many are there? It depends, if it is an opinion related question then the answers are personal and I also have a right to my own, I then don't read the answers but post my personal opinion. If the question is fact related, then I do read the other answers and see what has been posted, what is missing and what I need to add in order to provide a complete answer.

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Here's an idea on recovering the AIG bonuses. Why not find out which legislators removed Sen. Ron Wyden and Sen. Olympia Snowe's bonus cap from the Senate Version of the bailout bill, and have THEM pay? See LINK: Everything you mention in your question is answered in the enclosed links, I still need to find out what exactly happened to Sen. Ron Wyden and Sen. Olympia Snowe's bonus cap from the Senate Version of the bailout bill. This is only my opinion, Senator Wyden says it was "lost" about a month ago what does he mean by "lost"? It is all in the video links and perhaps...

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People pay more for a "designer label" because it ensures that they are buying a quality product. Yet we keep discovering that many of these designers are having their items made in "sweatshops". So why are we paying such high prices for just the "label"? I perfectly understand and agree with your answer below your question but it so happens that were I live there are non of those "sweatshops" or non expensive items, it is all very expensive plus what my mother brings me from Paris and London are also very expensive. I personally don't care for the "designer label" the important issue for me is that it fits well and...

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Is "Baby-fashion" a frivolous waste of money, given that a child is only able to wear that item for an extremely short space of time? Given that a child will have grown out of an item in a few weeks, is it really worth spending so much on "baby-fashion"? If you can afford the "Baby Fashion" then great, they look so cute in their fancy clothes. Once they grow out of them we can always give them away to cousins and the rest in the family. The problem is when you can not afford them, then you will need to buy what is within your budget, they will always look great in whatever clothes they wear.

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Have you planned a holiday this year June this year I will go to Sardinia, Italy a nice, quiet and beautiful place for a good vacation.

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Poll of Americans finds 42% call Afghanistan campaign a mistake. For those in that 42%, what should we have done instead in response to 9/11? See LINK: We made several terrible mistakes, which in my opinion are: 1] We should have never send our troops to be slaughtered by those savages, they are not going to ever change. The little saying "win hearts and minds" does not work with these people. 2] We should have never send conventional troops and conventional military equipment, the terrain is very difficult and that only made...

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First thing that comes to mind when i say Patchouli...? A horrible suffocating perfume, can't stand it.

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Do you have an Air Freshener in your Kitchen - TV's famous 'House Doctor' Anne says we shouldnt...? I use natural products, no Air Fresheners at all.

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In Which rooms of your Home do you have an Air Freshener...? There are hundreds of ways to make your home smell wonderful, I have asthma so I can not use certain things like the Air Freshener. I usually boil natural herbs and let their great aromas invade my home, plus I have my flowers that provide great aromas as well.

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What do you do to make yourself look Hot...? I have never looked hot but honestly I don't know what it means. I am quite stylish in what I wear more towards the European Classical clothes, high heals or boots depending on the weather, hair and hands well done and just some make up but very little.

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Do you ever feel Insecure when your S/O is going out without you and ls looking really Hot!!...? It never happened, we were very close and he would never go out without me. He did not even go out with the guys, he would bring them home without throwing work on me.

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Do you like to get Admiring glances when you go out - or does it Irritate you...? Honestly I have never noticed, I am usually too busy to be looking around and checking who is looking at me or not. During winter when I go skiing there I notice, but I ignore them or I could break my neck just because I am looking the other way.

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Name the One Household Item that you would Miss more than any other...? My laptop and my music in it. I can do without the rest.

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How would our Lives be different if People really were all the Same...? It would be absolutely boring, just imagine we will all be doing the things and like the same things would it not be simply terrible? We could not even have a decent conversation we would think the same things and of course and express ourselves a like!!

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True or not true? "If we have faith in Jesus, accepting him as our personal savior and asking forgiveness of our sins, we will be saved, no matter what kind of life we live afterwards." Not true, you will be forgiven for past sins and wrongdoings not for future ones. It is up to you to change your ways and live according to your faith not what you want, this once you are restarting your life after forgiveness.

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Okay, be honest if your s/o ended up in jail would you bail them out? I don't have an s/o, but if I did it would depend on what he did, if it was bad I would not bail him out for a few days so he will learn his lesson.

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When i try to submit a photo the message could not generate thumbnail of an animated gif. comes up. What does this mean? You can find the information where you upload images or videos in here, just below it are the instructions.

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Do you know a Member of MENSA or have any experience of it...? There are several users in here who are members, but I don't remember their names. They are quite pleased with MENSA I did not join but had my test.

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In planning a future art exhibit, do you think it's proper to show one artist's quilts with the paintings of another artist in the same studio? Of course it is proper, just make sure you separate them enough as to not take attention from some given art or objects perhaps you could use smoked mirrors or something like that to sort of separate them with distracting the visitors.

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How do you live to socialise with people would you rather stay at home on the internet or go out I am not too social, I prefer to be home with my dogs and canaries as well as my plants. I also paint, wood carve, work on cloisonné and of course the Internet. I feel just fine being the way I am.

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A Russian spa resort has built an 800lb monument to one of its most famous treatments – the enema. Does the statue make you want to call your travel agent and book a flight to Zheleznovodsk? I thought you were joking, this is absolutely ridiculous. If Botticelli saw it he would probably drop dead once again. I would never pay a cent to travel and see such a monument to stupidity. Good God don't they have any other needs were to spend the money?

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Pope in Africa reaffirms "no condoms" against AIDS. Which chapter and verse is this position based on? See LINK: The Roman Catholic Church has always sustained that sexual relations should only be for reproductive purposes, never the less they accept the rhythm method which is practiced by 96% of married Roman Catholics. Everything in life has an exception even by the strict Roman Catholic Church. If a woman ovulates twice a month she can not follow the rhythm method or she will become pregnant no...

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I have a Braun Coffee Maker with a very fine mesh wire basket for the coffee grounds. Still, filter grind gets through, so I use paper filters in the wire basket. Is there a grind coarser than filter that will work without paper filters? I have the same Coffee Maker and had the same problem, I even used two paper filters per time, but I read your answers and the right thing to do is buy coarse grind. You asked a question and solved my problem.

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How many HTML/CSS experts do we have here on Answerbag? If you are one, please announce yourself. There about three in all, I am definitely not one I don't have a clue on how that works. I use WYSIWYG for my blogs.

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Straight or Gay (No Bisexuals, please). Is there anyone attractive enough to make you try the other side? Straight and no it has never crossed my mind to look to the other side, impossible.

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New figures show that US housing starts unexpectedly rebounded in February, surging 22.2% from January. Isn't good economic news a welcome change? The good news is not only in the housing market, the dollar has also gained regarding other currencies, the stock market was up on about 300 points during the whole of last week. I feel we are pulling out of this meltdown and the psychological issue is extremely important. Green homes will be a great solution to many of our problems and it is the actual trend. Yes it is a very welcome change...

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How's this re the AIG Bonuses? If we can't legally stop the execs. from taking the $165 million, post online the contact info and picture of every one that takes a bonus. The ones that take it will have to spend it all on security. The president, Treasury and Justice are on the subject right now, today the President explained they will not take this lack of shame from AIG and that they would be asked to return all the bailout money that was handed to them from tax payers money or to use the total amount of bonuses to pay back part of their debt to the government. But the problem is that they have the GOP support and so...

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Yyyiiipppeeeeeeee i have made it to sage. thank you to everyone. Congrats for your good work!!!!

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Clergy demands that the bones in Nairobi's National Museum of Kenya be removed from display to prevent young Africans from being corrupted by evidence of evolution. What kind of faith can't stand in the face of facts? Some old fashioned clergies will deny just about anything. It's ridiculous to deny that evolution existed it has been scientifically proved. It is not the faith it is the man behind the faith who is absolutely out of step.

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What noise annoys and what noise brings joys? Machinery, cars, commercials and high piched voices are annoying, brings joy and peace classical music.

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If the Pennsylvania senator votes for the Employee Free Choice Act, some of his supporters -- angry at him for backing the economic stimulus package -- say they won't back his reelection next year. Is it time for him to become an Independent? See LINK: Senator Arlen Specter has not received such comments from his supporters, the one who threatened him was Michel Steele who is in more trouble than he can take. Now, why should Arlen Specter resign? If he can become an Independent good for him and I hope so for his sake. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/29705371#29645128 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/29705371#29645065 ...

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Do you know anyone who only has answers on their activity record? There are five of them, their general rating is: 0% + given ratings I don't know if that is correct or not, I can't imagine how some people have 0% but that is what the leader board says.

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Hey! What's up with the trolls? They are all over my questions!!! There are several reasons for them to troll and DR you. First post you thread links to the down rated Q&A but only in comments never as an answer. You are about to make it to the next level. If you want to know who it is, go to the leader board and see who are the two exactly behind you to the next level. Those are most certainly the ones who have down rated you don't take into...

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Did anyone catch this? Trying To Defend GWB's Record, Frank Gaffney Blames Saddam For Oklahoma City Bombing. See link to transcript and video. Frank Gaffney is a brainwashed fool, he has no clue on what he is saying and apparently has not read or does not know on what happened in Oklahoma. Check these links: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPleML4BaTM&feature=PlayList&p=E7382232132328DB&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=47 ...

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This weekend on CNN, VP Dick Cheney spread the right-wing lie that Barney Frank and the Community Reinvestment Act caused the world wide financial crisis. Shouldn't that sort of partisan BS be left to Rush and the right wing water carriers? See LINK: What a funny but true expression "water carriers"!!! Dick Cheney and the GOP will never admit to any mistakes or wrong doings during the past administration. The usual issue is to blame everyone else, no matter who, if they could blame God for it they would. I also heard the program on CNN, but could not look at it, I listened to it, this man is so unpleasant and lies with such...

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If you believed that a particular religious text was the perfect, revealed word of the omnipotent, omniscient creator, wouldn't you read it through, word for word throughout your life? Why do so few religious zealots know what their sacred text says? We must understand there are around 16 Bibles for the 38 different Christian denominations. I am a Roman Catholic, not a fanatic simply a very faithful person who never interferes with other religions and never shoves my religion down some one else's throat. I obtain much of my personal strength from reading our Bible. Many people enjoy reading the Bible but unfortunately are ill...

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Have you finally made peace with your neighbor? Though you may think it to be funny, I never had neighbors. I don't have a clue on why I never had them, but with all I see around I guess I am better off this way. I am a very private person and I dislike it when people are spying on me for no reason at all.

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Do you like judge judy? Judge Judy is strict and intimidating towards the litigants and even the audience members. Because of her straightforwardness of expression and impatience in making litigants get to the point, to keep them from wasting time on irrelevant and unimportant details. Judith Sheindlin is well-known as a no-nonsense jurist. Combining those qualities with her swift handling of many of the matters...

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If you had some really nice valuable paintings and wanted to sell them, how would you go about doing that? I do have very nice and valuable paintings, not too many though. I would never sell them, even if I had to eat my nails, the problem with selling the art you have is that you are generally offered very little and then they resell them at very high prices, specially those Native American paintings in due time they will be worth a lot. Have you tried Ebay to buy what you are needing? You travel...

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In Irish literature, what was the Ulster Cycle? The Ulster Cycle, formerly known as the Red Branch Cycle, one of the four great cycles of Irish mythology, is a body of medieval Irish heroic legends and sagas of the traditional heroes of the Ulaid in what is now eastern Ulster and northern Leinster, particularly counties Armagh, Down and Louth. The stories are set in and around the reign of king Conchobar mac Nessa, who rules the Ulaid...

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In Irish literature, what was the Fenian Cycle? The Fenian Cycle or Fiannaidheacht (modern Irish: Fiannaíocht), also known as the Fionn Cycle, Finn Cycle, Fianna Cycle, Finnian Tales, Fian Tales, Féinne Cycle, Feinné Cycle and Ossianic Cycle, is a body of prose and verse centering on the exploits of the mythical hero Fionn mac Cumhaill and his warriors the Fianna Éireann. It is one of the four major cycles of...

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Will Quebec ever separate from Canada? The situation is quite tense among the English and French speakers, I believe that sooner or later they will reach an agreement and it will not be necessary for them to separate.

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How many have you had Fruit this week .....? I eat fruits three times a day, I am a pecetarian which means a vegetarian who also eats fish. Thus fruit is essential for my diet.

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Do you belong to an Elite group...? Only the UN in Geneva where I work as a Human Rights lawyer.

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China is now worried about the Trillion Dollars in Treasure Bills they hold. The US Government said AIG and CityBank were too big to fail. Is the US in just such a position to the Chinese? I watched the full 4 hours debate in the Chinese Congress, though I did not understand a word they said their body language was very interesting. I immediately read the news and it said that the Premier of China had adjusted their budget to be able to keep on helping the US though not popular with the other legislators. We have already compromised a huge amount of US bonds for the Stimulus. ...

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I like sweet pickles on sandwiches, but I can't find any in the store that are not full of high-fructose corn syrup. Has anybody got a recipe for making your own sweet pickles? I got this from the Internet but I don't see any sweetener, perhaps the procedure makes them sweet!! 1] Gather equipment and cucumbers. 2] Inspect each jar for cracks, nicks or chips. 3] Wash and rinse jars. Leave jars in hot water or warm dishwasher. 4] Sort and wash cucumbers. 5] Remove ends from cucumbers. Cut into spears or slices. 6] Place in a heat-resistant bowl. 7] Pour...

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How long did it take you to earn the "Sage" level? I believe it took me about 3/4 months, but getting out of Level 50 is killing me, it is so difficult!!!

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So many questions! How did we ever get along before Answerbag? I believe Bull is right, we get along though we many times have different opinions and discuss our points of view. I think that what has saved the situation is something called "Politeness" or if you wish "education". Many of us have also agreed to disagree, that by itself is a life saver.

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What is pickling salt? How does it differ from ordinary table salt? Well Athrael's answer is so accurate there is hardly anything to add. I was checking the Internet, they say that it is used in Norway, Sweden and Finland to cover the fish and keep it fresh, could be, I have seen fish covered with a sort of thick salt and precisely in those countries.

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After CNBC's Jim Cramer of Mad Money spent a week of interview show appearances ending in the debacle with Jon Stewart last Thursday -- Jim Cramer; buy, hold or sell? See LINK: The feud between Jon Stewart and CNBC's Jim Cramer has been good for laughs — and ratings — but has also raised the serious question of whether the experts at TV's No. 1 financial news network should have seen the meltdown coming and warned the public. So today the Washington Post announced they are eliminating their Business Section which Jim Cramer had, he also got in...

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Whats the one gadget in your Kitchen you can't live without...? The microwave and the electric water heater. I can do without the rest including the refrigerator unless it is summer that one will also be very important for me. If I had to choose one of the three I will choose the electric boiler/heater, that is how I make my coffee in a few minutes.

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Do you have a lucky number? What does it signify? Believe it or not and against what everybody else believes it is number 13.

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Would it bother you if Crocodiles and Alligaters became Extinct...? Yes I would, if they became extinct the ecosystem and food chain would suffer terribly. Each animal that becomes extinct drags down with it about fifteen other species, reason why ecologists as very worried.

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Which nation's economy will recover the fastest from the credit crunch? I have the strong feeling, not wishful thinking, that the US will recover by the end of this year at the latest, the other country could be China.

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What happens if you have given a donation to a public benefit organisation and then find it is using its resources to support a political party? If my contributions have been used for other purposes than the ones for which I donated, I would sue them as it is called a scam.

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"I am actually grateful for this opportunity to publicly comment about my crimes, for which I am deeply sorry and ashamed," he said. ** **If Bernie Madoff apologizes & returns the money why should he go to jail? It is not about saying how sorry or how ashamed he may be for carrying out one of the biggest ponzi squemes in US history, it happens it was not 50 billion as originally said it has turned out to be 67.5 billion. This man received money from drug cartels and international mafias so said by himself, this is called money laundering and is a crime. He does not have the money to return it to...

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Do you think prison is the answer to our alleged drug problem? Prison for a consumer is terribly wrong, that person will learn more not needed things in prison. Persons that are addicted urgently need rehab to get their lives back and start a new.

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If someone constantly fantasizes about killing and hurting other people, always watching shows/reading books on serial killers do you think they have a problem? i know someone like that. Fantasizing about killing and hurting others is showing the person may have a serious personality disorder, the knowledge that a person obtains from reading such things remains in his memory. If that persons has a bad moment and snaps and then kills or hurts others it will be the sole responsibility of that person if the person is in full control of his mind. Otherwise it is the...

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Would you rather donate money to an environmental cause or a humanitarian one? Both are very important but with the actual world situation I believe donating to humanitarian causes is vital.

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What charity is best to donate to, specifically for third world countries? The Red Cross and most Catholic Charities.

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Name an organization that supports kids? I contribute to the ones I believe are the best and they are the UNICEF and Save the Children.

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What makes a philanthropist? What do philanthropists do? Is it about money or does it include time and skills that are donated for the betterment of our society? When can someone be called a philanthropist? Philanthropy is a major source of income for fine arts and performing arts, religious, and humanitarian causes, as well as educational institutions or call it patronage if you will. During the past few years, some high profile examples of philanthropy include Irish rock singer Bono's campaign to cancel Third World debt to developed nations; the Gates Foundation's massive resources...

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How do you feel about the USA offering the Palestinians 900 million Dollars to rebuild Gaza? I understand that Palestine needs the money to rebuild their cities, but 900 million is very much money we can not afford to hand out when our needs are as important and urgent.

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Which ABers do you see or notice most often on AB? My friends and some other users who usually are in the same categories I visit, when permanently using the same categories you will frequently run into the same people.

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Why do people on AB think their opinion is fact? As you surely know there are two kinds of answers, the opinion and the fact related ones. The opinion related questions will obtain answers from each users point of view and believes, yes they will defend their truth as fact. This is not bad we all have a right to it, but if we obtain a rebuttal with interesting points of view it is for the intelligent to read and understand as there is...

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Do you completely trust anyone? My parents and siblings.

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Would you downrate an answer so another one went to the top answer? example : http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/625575 I have seen some users leave a dot instead of an answer then return and edit it. I suppose that is not right as it is not permitted in any other site. I have never done it, I don't see how that will help in any way, shape or form.

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What's a type of question you enjoy answering? I am a bit more picky than Marguerite, I do have my special categories and their sub categories like Social Science, Business, Economy and Art in general.

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Has anyone ever wrote a really long comment, just to have AB freeze and waste your time? You can try to avoid it. You can apparently post 1000 characters, write your long comment in two parts. After the first part around, 500 characters, do a count including spaces this with Windows xp. Once you are done with this first part type "Continues...." and post it. Then immediately write the second part and post it again. That is how I do it and don't have problems.

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What musical elements are present in Swan Lake? As you have an accurate previous answer, I will provide you with information regarding the musical instruments in Swan Lake: Strings: Violins I, Violins II, Violas, Cellos and Double basses Woodwinds: Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets (C, B-flat, A), 2 Bassoons Brass: 4 Horns (F), 2 Cornets (A, B-flat), 2 Trumpets (F, D, E), 2 Tenor Trombones, 1 Bass Trombone & Tuba ...

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What singing group's latest album is called "The Promise"? As you surely know it is classical music, the album's name is "The Promise" and sang by four young tenors called "Il Divo", the group members are from France, Switzerland, Spain and the USA.

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Ladies - do you Wear Big Earrings or Small Studs...? Small pearl studs, I once tried on big earing and I looked just like a Christmas tree.

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What would be a unique Name for A beautiful White Horse...? Back home in the US I have a beautiful white horse his name is Shailloh.

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I am only 349 to my next badge the sage do you think i will make it tonight It's not easy that is a lot of points, but give it a try and good luck.

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Name 1 thing made from cotton Sheets and under ware.

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What's the first thing you ever did on the internet? Can you still remember? When I had my first Internet access, I messed the whole thing up, caught two virus and had to have it repaired. I can only remember the general issue, no special details.

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My Cat was Spayed 7yrs ago - why do Toms still hang around after her...(about twice a year) and she seems to like it...? serious question. Why not take the spayed cat to the vet, it could have some internal bleeding and that is what attracts the male cat. It is quite possible.

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Has anyone seen this kind of code before? I want to tweak it but am not familiar with it. Snippet of code and where it is used in my answer... There is something wrong with that html code, it says "transparent" and there is no color code. Why not look for "blog html background color codes" or once again abuse BigDaddyBS for the correct info. Sorry but I know so little about html, that I hang my head in shame.

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Do you think the Federal Government should have bailed out the investment bankers; or, should the Government have just let the market take care of itself? No they should not have been bailed out by anyone least of all by the Federal Government with our tax payers money. The market does not take care of itself when the situation is as bad, it could have corrected itself if it was January 2007, two years have gone by with the absolute mess the bankers and Stock Exchange crooks have created to benefit only themselves. The last bailout was in...

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Can you list the order of the composers you like best, starting with your favorite?(Stockhausen, Boulez, Berio, Messiaen, Nono, Glass, and E. Carter) Paganini, Rossini, Donizetti, Verdi, Brahms, Bizet, Tchaikovsky, Rimsky Korsakov, Puccini, Gounod and very many others.

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If a book's copy right's page includes "moral" rights, what are moral rights in publishing? Plagiarism - claiming another's text or other creativity as your own - is the obverse of forgery (presenting your work as that of someone else). The scope for appropriation of images and text is for many an inducement to plagiarism. It is one reason why the 'attribution' provisions of the 2000 Moral Rights amendments to the Australian Copyright Act are of particular...

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Do you like your oatmeal lumpy? No lumps for me thank you. I like my oatmeal nice and smooth.

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What do you think about Krzysztof Pendereck's "Threnody to the Victims of Hiroshima"? I know quite a lot about the bombing of Hiroshima, this music is not precisely my style, it is weird and scary so I must say I still don't find it amazing.

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If there is an electric pole splitting down the middle, how far down does it have to get before the electric company decides it could be a hazard? Call them, report it again, get a report number and say you are going to sue them if something should happen to your home or to you,these people don't understand until you threaten them.

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How can you check to see how much electrical power is coming into you house from the electrical pole? Don't do it, get an electrician he will know what to do and has the experience for it. You can burn or hurt yourself.

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Should we all got to the unanswered question list and just choose one at random to answer...? I do it once a week, but if you are planning anything let me know.

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Where do you Store your Suitcases...? I store them in the deposit inside my flat, there is no humidity and it is all very clean. If needed I can take them out and use them right away.

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What are some signs your house is having electrical problems? I have learned to spot any problem if the lights blink a bit and make electrical sounds, then I immediately call the electrician.

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Do you have a Voodoo doll? No I don't, I saw a Voodoo session in Haiti and never again, it scared me stiff.

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What would or does your S/O say is your worst habit...? My husband used to call me a workaholic and a cleaning maniac.

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Are you a Blanket thief - do you take it with you when you turn over in Bed...? I did and used to, but now it does not happen as, well, you know he passed.

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How do you tackle Boredom at Work...? If you like your work you will never bore. Should it happen you can always do something else like help order the cabinets and folders or offer someone else help.

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It`s Friday the 13th, is anyone Not going out today...? I don't believe in such things, that is only folklore.

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Would you be offended if someone called you a Troll...? If some one dared I would send them to see my percentage table, I have never trolled or DR'D users. No, I would not be offended.

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Is it possible to build the materials necessary to build a nuclear bomb from legal sources? Or are plutonium-239 and uranium-235 illegal to buy and sell? You can't, you need Uranium which is not for sale and is highly controlled.

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How long must a person live outside the United States to stop being a United States citizen? As far as I know we never loose our nationality no matter how long we live abroad. I understand that once born and American and American you will die.

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What should you never say to your Landlord...? I honestly don't know I never had a landlord. I suppose we should never say anything inconvenient that will anger the landlord.

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First thing that comes to mind when i say the name Clint Eastwood...? Good looking and a great actor.

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A persons imperfect view of the good life, roots from ____________. their own upbringing and the kind of people around them.

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Where do childern learn to spit on each other when angry? From their friends or in school, explain to your child how horrible and rude it is to spit. If you can get a CD with a documentary on Andean animals that spit like the Llama, Alpaca or Huanaco let your child watch and I bet he will not do it again.

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What is the best Mp3 player? I use two of those, one is Quick Time and the best one is WINAMP but the latest version you can do whatever with it even burn CDS.

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Whilst the whole world is trying to improve human rights, why are Christians trying to ruin them? I don't understand your question and it seems I am not the only one, look at your answers and you will notice. Who says the whole world is trying to improve human rights? Who says Christians are trying to ruin them? To which of the 38 Christian denominations are you referring to? If you provide an informed question you will probably obtain informed answers, but I can not...

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Do you still believe that "market forces" will make everything alright, given the recent proof, all over the world, that it's just not working and that government intervention and regulation IS sometimes needed? With what we have been through and are still in, I can assure you that the market forces will not solve anything. The problem is huge and I firmly believe this is a Banking and Stock Market Scam. I thought that I was loosing it, but today I saw CNN/UK "Quest Means Business" and Richard Quest said the banking and stock market troubles are a huge scam. Having said that, I am sure the...

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What makes a question, opinion or point of view, Anti-American? Sorry I have to take an answer space but this is a long one. I am glad you found something useful in the third paragraph of my answer, never the less it is not enough to call anyone an Anti-American that is simply BS and I can assure you the American people don’t all think so. The basic problem about this sad American patriotism is that the political parties have used this issue to...

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What makes a question, opinion or point of view, Anti-American? According to the Princeton University dictionary Anti-American means: a person who is opposed to the United States and its policies. I am a born American, I don't understand how anyone can oppose the United States unless it is by physically attacking it which is out of the question. Against American policies: If this was taken into consideration most of us would be Anti-American...

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What makes a person shallow? I have seen a few people making comments that they weren't shallow, but when I looked at their comments on this site, they appear shallow to me, so what exactly IS it that makes someone shallow or not? I understand a shallow person being one that only cares and sees the top layer of people and things. They have no depth of thought or feelings they are incapable of looking further in and search for meaning, they generally have very poor judgment.

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Why is there such a stigma around the word, 'socialism'? The stigma on the word "socialism" is due to many years of brainwashing that it is a dirty word, this has not allowed the people to be well informed, thus ignorance. There are too many scare tactics around, the right thing is to break the cycle and talk about it openly.

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Why hasn't the media reported on the foiled terrorist attack on the Obama Inauguration? http://wikileaks.org/wiki/The_"dirty_bomb"_that_disappeared If that ever happened and we have not known about it then there is something quite wrong here, I don't trust the press anyway but I suppose they should have reported it unless of course it is not true. There is too much rubbish in the Internet, God knows who is telling the truth. Nothing will happen, he is NOT being taken care by the SS, FBI or any other. He has the best protection on...

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Does anyone on AB ever feel that they are unable to ask a question, or give an answer, that they really wish to, for fear of the backlash you know you will receive from agressive posters that may not like to think about what you have said? When I first joined the site I posted several questions but they were DR'd right away, at first it inhibited me a bit so I did not post for about 2 months. Then I tried again and the same thing happened I frankly gave up and got used to the fact that I will never ask questions. So now I answer & comment. When answering I have to be careful, being a lawyer I can at times give...

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Who is the original composer for Ave Maria? Schubert and Mozart are not the only two who composed Ave Maria. Ave Maria is Christian prayer which had been composed by 17 different composers, so as you understand there is no "actual composer". Ave Maria by Schubert - Tenor: Luciano Pavarotti http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uYrmYXsujI&feature=related Ave Maria by Schubert - Soprano: Barbara Bonneys: ...

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Why was there a riot when Igor Stravinsky played "The Rite of Spring"? The premiere of "The Rite of Spring", was a landmark event, for reasons one may not expect. The work opened in Paris in 1913, at the Theatre des Champs Elysees. The Parisian audience was dotted with a number of very famous musicians and composers, as well as not a few critics. When the evening began with a former ballet of the composer, “Les Sylphides,” the audience...

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I need as much info as possible about georgia o'keefe. if you know anything please answer.mainly about her life I have a lot of information thus I prefer to post the three best links I have, I hope they will help. http://www.artchive.com/artchive/O/okeefe.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_O%27Keeffe http://www.lkwdpl.org/wihohio/okee-geo.htm

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The $410 billion closing budget from the Bush Administration contains nearly 9000 earmarks, much of it written in by Republicans. Should Obama veto the spending. See Link: Thanks for posting the interesting link, after I read it I send an email to Pres. Obama and also to the watchdog group Taxpayers for Common Sense. Why does he have to sign it? No way, he should veto it as well as all those in the Stimulus which were added without his consent this by both Democrat and Republican representatives and to favor their constituents. A few minutes ago the President...

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What are you thoughts on Obama's constant use of teleprompters - which he does at all public speaking events? The teleprompter only shows an index of items he must mention, it is a memory aid and nothing else. The machine does not speak for him. Teleprompter or not read the enclosed links so you will now how our Presidents English Language knowledge is highly appreciated even in the UK. 1] How Gordon Brown should follow Barack Obama, the world's best orator ...

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If you are currently unemployed due to job cuts, are you positive about Obama turning the job situation around and making them available for almost all of those out of work? Or do you think that's a long way off? I am not unemployed but I know the job situation will get much better around the end of this year, now there are job consulting offices were people get help to get a job and if they want to improve their working status they are told what to do, what extra training they need and how to apply for a better paying position. The higher paying jobs will be the first to come back because that is...

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How do you feel about people saying President Obama is a "Manchurian Candidate"? President Obama was never called the Manchurian Candidate, it was Senator J. McCain who was called that as well as Song Bird McCain. I did not want to post an aggressive video link, so I am only including one that clarifies this matter and apparent confusion. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k22Y2OHY11o&feature=related

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Are you satisfied that Barack Obama has shown proper proof that he is a naturalized citizen of the Unisted States? He is a natural-born citizen. I knew it from July 2008 and never doubted it. He is an intelligent person and a constitutional lawyer, thus presenting fake papers would have been quite stupid as it would have meant to underestimate the US authorities including the Supreme Court and going against the Constitution of the United States.

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Do you think Obama is allowing too many bail-outs? You know President Obama has never presented or signed any bailout bills, all the previous ones, 16 in all, and the last one for $ 700B were presented and signed by former President Bush. President Obama has only presented and signed the Stimulus, which in no way shape or form is a bailout. I might as well mention the earmarks, those were not included in the Stimulus by President Obama,...

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How old were you on 9-11-01? Were you emotionally effected by the towers falling or were you not really effected? I was 20, was just waking up and had CNN news on. I thought it was a film and that I had the wrong channel but then I saw it all, I was stunned. I was not emotionally affected I was physically numb.

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What really made the twin towers fall when the planes crashed The four implosions on each floor of the twin towers, I am not including Tower 7. I don't believe any planes crashed into the towers as I have investigated this for over four years.

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What are the contact details for the United Nations? Here you have a link with the most important programs the UN has and their respective contact details. http://www.seerecon.org/contacts/un.htm

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US consumers spent more in January than in December. December with its Christmas spending is usually king. Is this the light at the end of the tunnel? See LINK: If this so called "light at the end of the tunnel" had happened around May/June 2009, I would have loved it to be a true light at the end of the tunnel. But unfortunately it is not the case. The people have been saving their money because they have been scared to death of what could happen, reason why from September 2008 to January 2009 they had saved enough as to spend. I only...

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Anyone else snigger whenever they hear the phrase "stimulus package"? Always nice to have a bit of double entendre during a financial crisis. I am fine with "Stimulus Package" for all those that did not believe in the president, the Stimulus is beginning to work and is helping almost 9 million Americans. What makes me sick and gives me the shivers is "Bank Bailout", I don't know who invented such an unhealthy system which has proved not to work at all.

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If Americans stop buying homes and just rent,as some in media have suggested,who would become the biggest landlord,china? Stop buying homes and renting is not the solution for the housing bubble. 1] If you know someone who has his home in foreclosure, then check the enclosed two links which the government has extended to many other states to help people keep their homes: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/29071082#29516833 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/29071082#29444128 2] If you are a...

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Was there ever any real justification for the war in Iraq? I don't believe there ever was one. Saddam did not have WMD: nuclear weapons, biological weapons, any connection whatsoever with 9/11 and was not a danger to any country other than his own. He was a bad and cruel leader who gassed many ethnic groups in his population. If we believed Saddam was to be "disposed" of then we could have done as with Noriega in Panama, there was no...

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In an op-ed, David M. Smick suggests that it will cost $2 trillion to buy up the toxic assets on bank books. Where did all that money go? See LINK: How do they know it will cost $2 trillion to buy up the toxic assets? All the world banks are stuck with our toxic assets, that can not cost only $2T in all, the UK has bailed out around 1T Pounds now add to that what China, India, France and Germany have bailed out. Only these mentioned countries will sum up more than $2T and what about the rest of the countries? Bernanki goes to the...

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The banks that got bailouts were deemed "too big to fail." Shouldn't we set up rules so no corporation can get too big to fail? Why did the banks become too big? Why were they allowed to do as they best pleased? The problem has been and will continue to be the absolute lack of regulations, control, supervision and order. The FRB did not do its work but fell asleep on the job. Allow me to mention I live in a European banking country. The system is as solid as a rock, very well regulated and permanently supervised. The...

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Will Bernie Madoff ever get the prison time he deserves after defrauding billions from investors? In last night news they said that Madoff was about to cut a deal with the prosecutors, the reason is not to let him off the hook and free of all wrongdoing this is what seems to be the subject: The prosecutors want Madoff to provide information on how he worked? Who else was in this scheme with him? Were banks and Wall Street CEOS involved, if yes which ones? How long did it go on for? How...

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How has Richard Wagner's music influenced popular music? Wagner's concept of leitmotif and integrated musical expression has been a strong influence on many 20th and 21st century film scores, including such examples as John Williams's music for Star Wars and Howard Shore's soundtracks for Peter Jackson's three Lord of the Rings films. The rock composer Jim Steinman created what he called Wagnerian Rock. Heavy metal music is...

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Why was Wagner associated with the idea of "leitmotif" even if he didn't invent it? It was coined by Hector Berlioz in reference to his Symphonie Fantastique, a purely instrumental work that has a recurring melody representing the love of the central characters. It is Richard Wagner, however, who is the composer most often associated with leitmotifs. His cycle of four operas, Der Ring des Nibelungen, uses dozens of leitmotifs, often relating to specific characters, things,...

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What inspired Wagner to write the opera "Tristan and Isolde? Upon the ancient legend which has thus been out-lined Wagner reared his great tragedy entitled "Tristan und Isolde." Whence the story came nobody can tell. It is a part of the great treasure preserved from remotest antiquity by itinerant singers and story-tellers, and committed to writing by poets of the Middle Ages. The first of these, so far as unquestioned evidence goes, were...

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What uprising was happening in Poland when Chopin decided to write his famous "Revolutionary Etude"? Some more than you have asked for: The étude appeared around the same time as the November Uprising in 1831. Chopin was unable to have a strong participating role because of his poor health, and allegedly he poured his emotions on the matter into many pieces that he composed at that time - the Revolutionary Étude standing out as the most famous example. Upon conclusion of...

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What is the best spring break destination 2009? It really depends on many issues which are of personal choice. Taking these factors into consideration: Above the Equator [Northern Hemisphere] the weather is beginning to warm up, the flowers are beginning to bloom. The perfume from the trees come to us at certain times during the day. Below the Equator (Southern Hemisphere] the weather is quite warm, the flowers are already blooming...

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How often to answerbaggers misunderstand the point of your question, resulting in you not getting any quality answers or discussions? I don't ask much but my answers are seldom well understood. I have the feeling that I am writing wrongly or in a difficult fashion. The comments I usually get are off topic because of what I have said.

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If the list of the 'Seven Deadly Sins' was rewritten for today, what would be on the list? The Seven Deadly sins are: 1 Lust (Latin, luxuria) 2 Gluttony (Latin, gula) 3 Greed (Latin, avaritia) 4 Sloth (Latin, acedia) 5 Wrath (Latin, ira) 6 Envy (Latin, invidia) 7 Pride (Latin, superbi) For us Roman Catholics these seven are just fine, but considering how the world is being corrupted I would add something related to intoxication of any kind and imposing your religion on...

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Who thinks they are assuming others' responsibilities? Why? I assume my responsibilities and if necessary those of my family members but only to a certain point, I will not torture myself with them.

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When was the last time you took a break from those that you love? Don't need to, I live alone and about 6 hours by car from them. But I miss them very much.

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Are you a machine? I am a working machine, I can hardly stop myself.

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What not to do after a break-up? Don't date immediately, make sure you got over the previous one before you have some else in your life. Don't allow loneliness to invade you, go out to a nice place for a coffee, read a magazine and enjoy the fresh air. Don't become a couch potato, go to a gym and work out. Don't abandon yourself, keep looking pretty, elegant and take good care of your hands and feet.

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Have you ever had a Lie-Detector Test administered on you...? As a work requirement I have to take one on a yearly basis.

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What are some names of Vivaldi's operas? If you see any repeated name, the second one is because Vivaldi who was very productive revised it. Ottone in villa - 1713 Vicenza; Orlando finto pazzo - 1714 Venice; Nerone fatto Cesare - 1715 Venice; La costanza trionfante degl'amori e de gl'odii - 1716 Venice; Arsilda, regina di Ponto - 1716 Venice; L'incoronazione di Dario - 1717 Venice; Tieteberga - 1717...

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Will another stimulus check really help the economy? Personally a few hundred dollars will not get me out of debt. The stimulus checks were never meant to get us out of our debts. They are meant to help us put food on our table and pay whatever we can of our utilities of get some fuel in our cars. Wait a bit you will see it is not $13.00 it is much more. You will know in April next.

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The money that the governments are lending to banks, what interest rates are they lending at? The current national interest rate? The Inter-bank rate? Or the rates the banks are charging to their customers (normally MUCH higher than the other two)? There are two possibilities: 1] Government to Government loans: Soft credits with an interest rate around 1%. 2] National government, in any country, to national banks around 1% or 0.5%. This is the reason why all interest rates are extremely low on a world wide level.

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With the expected rise in unemployment, which group of people or which people in particular would you be glad to see become unemployed? The big ones will never be hit with unemployment, so lets forget them, they have enough money to live well during five generations. I don't wish for anyone in the middle class and the poor to become unemployed, it must be horrible not to be able to put food on your families table, sleepless nights, depression and so much more. No I don't wish it on anyone who could be...

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Given that every leader of every country are telling their populations that the "Global Financial Crisis" is due to, and comes from, America, who do the American people blame for this crisis? I will be as honest as I am capable. 1] Foreign leaders are not telling their people that the Global Financial Crisis comes from America, at least not in the EU, Asia and Latin America. 2] Unfortunately it is true that we are responsible for the crisis in Europe and Asia, we sold their banks worthless bonds from the toxic assets lot, we got them in the housing bubble. 3] We...

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Obama want to do agreement with Taliban & Alqaeda.do u support him? Some people around here don't read or understand what they read, come on guys, the asker has posted the same link several times and you guys still don't see it? Regarding President Obama's possible policy in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan: 1] He has always said he would sit and talk to those who had the good will of having a civilized conversation. I agree with the...

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Did you do anything different that may have added to the economic crissis. I mean what did the average Joe or Jane do to have to suffer the brunt of what is going down right now? Did we not consume enough, is that not what our economy dictated? I did not do anything which may have triggered the actual mess, I never had a mortgage or bank debts my home is fully paid, I only had three credit card but used one at a time with a max of 3 thousand monthly spending which I paid in full every single month without delay. My personal savings accounts was quite healthy. My charity work: The ranch for the homeless vets is totally paid for and...

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Was Harry S Truman right in consenting to Hiroshima & Nagasaki being bombed with hydrogen and plutonium bombs respectively; even after being told the likelihood of Japan surrendering was soon to occur? Long before the first bomb over Hiroshima, Japan had a none aggression agreement with Russia thus Emperor Hiroito was sure they would never be attacked by Russia. Japan had not yet surrendered when the Atomic Bomb was dropped in Hiroshima, Japan did not want to surrender which does not mean it was right to kill 250 thousand people in this first bombing plus the other approximately 200+...

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Stem cell research uses embryos from fertility clinics scheduled to be destroyed because they are nearing their storage life. Why is flushing embryos down the toilet fine, but using them for medical research a terrible sin? Out of the total of embryos which are deep-frozen in liquid nitrogen, "cryopreservation", 94.7% are allowed to die and as you say are flushed down the toilet due to absolute ignorance on how so many terrible illnesses could be cured, specially in children and young people. Further information should be provided to the general public, to help them understand how the process is...

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How did the United Nations / Nato come about, what is their soul objective, and how are the 2 organizations different from one another? (it's ok to answer only 1 of the 3 questions) NATO and the United Nations are not the same organization. NATO: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), also called the North Atlantic Alliance, the Atlantic Alliance or the Western Alliance, is an international organization for collective security established in 1949, in support of the North Atlantic Treaty signed in Washington, DC, on April 4, 1949. Its headquarters are located in...

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What are the fundamental principles which guide the UN? There is no such thing as per your request. Allow me to explain with an example. The United Nations is like the palm of your hand, the base of your hand that is what is called the United Nations. Your hand holds five fingers which in the UN are called bodies, there are very many of them. Each body has a different name and purpose thus each one has its own principals and guides. I hope...

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Whom do you think is the toughest and/or most savvy pundit (e.g., Chris Matthews, Sean Hannity)? I am not a fan of talk hosts, I prefer to read the news. Unfortunately to post in this site it must be video links as most users don't enjoy reading. If I were to post a video by any of the two mentioned ones I would go for Chris Matthews, he has very good and prestiged guests.

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What is the difference between socialism and capitalism? SOCIALISM: Socialism refers to a broad set of economic theories of social organization advocating public or state ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods. This in a society characterized by equality for all individuals, with a fair or egalitarian method of compensation. Modern socialism originated in the late 19th-century intellectual and working...

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Has a Republican ever appointed a Nobel prize winning physicist? Are you by chance referring to Terry Tamminen, the energy and environment expert and former chief policy adviser to California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger(R)? This guy can shove his opinions, I hope he is not intending to lead Dr. Chu's life, studies and work. Regarding your question: No they have not, they can't, it would be ridiculous if they tried it. Only the Academia can...

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Op Ed piece asks "Is the national Republican Party suicidal or merely confused?" See Link: Republicans in disarray, their responses aren’t helpful to the national debate. I agree with Moongrim let's be gentle they had a nervous breakdown. I guess that is why they throw the papers to the floor, punch them and jump around, it must be the surmenage!!! Is this video part of the surmenage or the political disarray? (Please explain it in a comment, I don't get it)

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Minority leader John Boehner today called for a spending freeze for the rest of this year. Yep, Herbert Hoover's economics all over again. What are the Republicans thinking? You said "what are Republicans thinking" that is the true problem they "are not thinking", they are banging the bills against the floor and punching them but their brains are not working at all. DISCLAIMER: The enclosed videos have been taken from the Internet, I don't make the videos I only watch them. Those who don't like the hosts on each show are of...

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What do you think about the group of Chicago pastors now asking Burris to resign? Do you respect their ethical integrity or do you think they should be supporting him instead? If he did wrong he should step aside. I don't understand what on earth the churches have to do in Politics, they are supposed to take care of the matter related to God and their church and leave politic to politicians. If they want to participate in politics then why don't they pay their taxes!!!! I am fed up of these so called multi task pastors.

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Who do you think really runs the United States - the President, Congress, Tri-Lateral Commission, (or anyone else you think might be running the US)? The United States is constitutionally ran by the Executive, Legislative and Judiciary branches of government.

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Can you believe the comments made by Attorney General Holder yesterday during a speech related to Black History month? He called American a "bunch" of cowards in regard to race relations. Don't you think Pres. O needs to step in quickly and do something? Did you read the speech? He was talking in general to African Americans, whites, Latinos and the rest. He did not address a single ethnic group, he never mentioned the word "bunch", please read the speech so you will understand what he meant. In a speech to Justice Department employees marking Black History Month, Holder said the workplace is largely integrated but Americans still...

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What is the halloween story behind Camille Saint-Saens' Danse Macabre? Danse macabre, Op. 40 by French composer Camille Saint-Saëns is an art song for voice and piano (first performed in 1872) with a French text by the poet Henri Cazalis which is based in an old French superstition. Two years later, the composer expanded and reworked the piece into a tone poem for orchestra, replacing the vocal line with a solo violin. Click to view with the corresponding...

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What is the biggest statue in the world? I believe it is the great Buddha in Kamakura, Japan. I will enclose an image click on it and watch the size of the nearby roof. Click the image for details.

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Was Italian sculptor & architect, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, "the greatest sculptor of the 17th century"? (see bio at url) Do you like his work? Michelangelo makes his figure as deep and as beautiful as he can and leaves the viewer to his own resources. His figures meditate—it is as though you surprise them in thought and your look is indiscreet. Bernini was an extrovert, Michelangelo a reclusive brooder. Michelangelo was always trying to please only himself. Bernini was like the stage director as well as the playwright,...

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Can you describe a sculpture or work of art that you have seen? when you saw this work of art ? where you saw it ? what it looked like and explain your impression of it.  I have seen most of Michelangelo's sculptures, I simply love them as he was a great artist. Enclosed is an image of La Pietá, it is a Carrara marble sculpture of the Virgin Mary with her dead son in her arms, Jesus, if you click on the image you will be able o see very many details. Like for example Mary's dress, her face full of pain, Jesus in her arms and look at the...

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In this economy, do you think some major banks will go belly up? Around 60 banks have already gone belly up and that is how it should be. We need them to pass the Efficiency Test in order to apply for a bailout as the administration is already doing. If they don't pass the test then no bailout for them and they will go under, why would we want useless banks to receive our tax dollars? I saw a TV debate regarding the eight CEOs who were at the...

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Former CEO Maurice “Hank” Greenberg, who built AIG into today's over-leveraged monstrosity on risky assets, is suing AIG because the stock in his retirement bonus collapsed. Isn't that comical? See LINK: This Mr. Greenberg is an absolute idiot. Under his management the losses were horrendous and now he has the stupidity to sue for his collapsed retirement bonus? Come on, they should sue him for not doing his work and for having caused those terrible loses. That demand will never prosper, he is a done man. If this wasn't sad I would say it is hilarious!!!!

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Do you think Obama is president just because he is black? No, that is not the only reason. Black people voted for him because he is biracial, he is not black. The rest of us who voted for him was because we did not have an alternative, he was the best we had as his opponent was completely out of touch and in the middle of nowhere.

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Do you think Bush is innocent of any wrongdoing in office? I don't know exactly what wrongdoings may have taken place, but we will soon know as there is a Special Congress Investigation Commission, a Treasury Special Commission and a Justice Special Commission. All three are investigating this issue as nine very compromising memos were found and 15 others will soon be released to the mentioned commissions. We will know in due time.

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With the public bail out of the banks, I hope that part of those "written off" debts that we have paid for are those to third world countries that keep them in poverty? I don't think they will be, the third world countries are spending 50% of their national budget to pay for the loans they have received and the interest rates are very high. As far as I know only one South American country is in default, the rest are fine believe it or not Chávez from Venezuela has saved the situation for many countries, I may not like him but I can't deny...

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US jobless rate is at 25 yr. high. All major banks needed the bailout to prevent failure. Over 50 failed anyway. Where would we be now if we had followed the advice of the it-will-fix-itself crowd? You are a smart guy, how do we truly and honestly know the unemployment rate is at 25 yr. high? Just because the media is making a scandal about it? I don't believe anyone, but I believe you, can you provide a believable source or explanation? We have bailed out way too many banks, so very many have failed and we never found out until the end of 2008, where is the bailout money?...

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Who suffers the most during a recession/depression such as is now occuring? The poor, middle class, or rich? Why, in your opinion? The ones that suffer the most are the poor who become very poor and the lower middle class who becomes poor, this happens because they don't have the money to face the crisis they don't even have health care. The upper middle class has a few choices, it will depend on how they sort out their finances. This group of people have savings and investments they can ride the storm. The...

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USA obviously needs to free itself of debt, but would we ever elect a president who would raise taxes and lower spending, but to get us out of debt? Yes, you are right but not right now. The government has to step in and correct all the thievery committed by the banks, mortgage companies and Wall Street these crooks need to be watched permanently and heavily regulated. Once all regulations are in place and we begin to step out of the actual problem then the country can and should free itself of debt and encourage domestic savings. When...

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Does anyone think that Leila Deen should be rewarded rather than arrested for throwing green custard over Lord Peter Mandelson? How many of you wish they could have done something similar (or covered him in something worse)? I agree she should be arrested, what if it was not green custard but some kind of an acid? This is happening all over the world and it needs to be stopped no matter who each of the parties are. It is terribly dangerous.

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Do you still believe that "market forces" will make everything alright, given the recent proof, all over the world, that it's just not working and that government intervention and regulation IS sometimes needed? All this financial and economic trouble is due to the lack of regulations. I don't want to say who deregulated this but who ever began the trend and those who continued with it made a horrible mistake. I don't care to what political party they belong, it is still a mistake even if they were the Khmer Rouge!! Think for a moment: Say you have teenagers at home, you take away all the...

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Michael Moore says most Americans want: "an end to the (Iraq) war, establishing universal health care, closing Guantanamo and banning torture, making the rich pay more taxes and aggressively going after the corporate chiefs on Wall Street" Your comments? In your question you said "corporate chiefs on Wall Street" or did you mean "corporate thieves on Wall Street"? Michel Moore is right but he forgot to include the "banking crooks" I absolutely agree with him. They are getting caught with their gorgeous Swiss Bank Accounts and I am so glad it is happening, the rest is on its way and will be done.

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Does anyone think that some of the companies that are suddenly requesting government bail outs are only doing so because they are "jumping on the band-wagon" and are just greedy and see some "free money"? Yes I believe they are simply jumping on the band-wagon to see if they can get a little something from us the silly tax payers. I have all my money and portfolio out of the banking system, I don't care what ever happens to them or any other companies, those people are true crooks.

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Should we completely get rid of the British Aristocracy? If "we" are us Americans, how on earth would we get rid of the British Aristocracy? Have we already invaded the UK or is it wishful thinking? Please don't try to make me laugh because it is not funny it is absolute lack of knowledge and lack of respect for an allied nation.

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If there were no newspapers, tv, or radio to inundate us with "Unemployment Soars,' or, "US Economy Collapsing," or, "The Sky is Falling," would things just go along with people buying and selling normally instead of panicking over their negative stimuli? You are so absolutely right that who ever denies it is a masochist. We are bombarded without pity or mercy, don't they realize that people are fed up and many are depressed with this junk? I am so glad you posted this question, I had it in the back of my mind but did not have the time to post it. For your information as soon as I noticed it was seriously affecting me I unsubscribed from...

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Do you believe the Catholic bishop who is threatening to shutter Catholic hospitals rather than comply with FOCA? I don't believe that bill will make it through congress, it will not obtain support from the Republicans and other Christian legislators in the Democratic Party. Those legislators do not have to be Catholic, as long as they are Christians they will not vote in favor of said bill. This is not an issue that concerns only the Catholic Church but many other Christian denominations who also...

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"Who You Calling Socialist?" Harold Meyerson asks in today's Wash. Post. What do you think of his op-ed piece? See LINK: The article is excellent and very illustrative, thank you for posting it. As I know not many people enjoy reading. I sincerely believe this is one of the best parts in the article. "Conservatives attacked Roosevelt as a socialist as they are now attacking Obama, when in fact Obama, like Roosevelt before him, is engaged not in creating socialism but in rebooting a crashed capitalist...

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Obama returned the statue of Winston Churchill that was given to the American people as a gift from our friends in the UK. He also disrespected the English PM. What is his objective in doing this to our allies? SEE LINK The bust was lent to the former administration, so it has been returned to the British Government. Please read the enclosed link: "A British Embassy spokesman said: "The bust of Sir Winston Churchill by Sir Jacob Epstein was uniquely lent to a foreign head of state, President George W Bush, from the Government Art Collection in the wake of 9/11 as a signal of the strong...

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What is the new president's approval rating? I know it was very high, has it stayed the same, gone up or gone down? For your information, please click on the image to view.

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Do you think these ten "Dictates for Being Happy" written during WWII by newspaper columnist Dorothea Dix (1861-1951) are still valid now? (See url) Thank you for the great link, Miss Dix's dictates will never be outdated we should all read them once in a while.

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What is your favorite soprano aria? I have not included their vocal range. Anna Netrebko http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZzC6e6olCY&feature=PlayList&p=BF9F957810D1F1DB&index=1 Aria Quando Me'n Vo by Giacomo Puccini Maria Callas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5O9rm_jtD0 Aria Habanera from Carmen by Bizet Kiri Te Kanawa http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiUoWCnGZTU Aria Chi il bel sogno di Doretta...

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What are the periods in music? Ancient Greece and Rome 500BC - 200AD Early Medieval 200 - 1100AD Ars Antiqua 12th and 13th. C Ars Nova 14th. Century Burgundian Era 1st. half of the 15th. C. Renaissance 1450 -1600 Baroque Era 1600 - 1750 Classic Era 1740 - 1810 Romantic Era 1810 - 1910 20th Century 1910 to present I have gone way back the Baroque era.

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Who are the most famous classical pianists in China? The famous ones are Lang Lang,Yuja Wang and Li Yundi just to mention a few, they are all now playing in Europe.

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What is your favorite tenor aria? I like J. Carreras in Cilea's L'arlesiana aria Il lamento di Federico, it is simply great and not all tenors can sing this aria. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWaOvm7LX18 Another gorgeous one is from the opera Turandot by Giacomo Puccini the aria is Nessun Dorma with my all time time favorite Luciano Pavarotti R.I.P. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdTBml4oOZ8

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Who is your favorite opera villain? I love the several villain characters in the Opera Lucrezia Borgia, not a soap opera though.

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Do you know of an opera that uses real horses on stage? Several operas had life horses on stage until one of those huge Percherón horses fell off the stage and killed someone. Then it was not permitted unless it was an out door setting. I have not seen horses on stage again.

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Have you seen any of the Pulizer Prize winning American composer, John Adam's operas? I know he has the following works: Harmonielehre (1985), On the Transmigration of Souls (2002), a choral piece commemorating the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks (for which he won the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2003), and Shaker Loops, a minimalist four-movement work for strings. His well-known operas include Nixon in China (1987), which recounts Richard Nixon's 1972 visit to...

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What is your favorite Chagall painting? I am not a great fan of Mark Chagall, never the less these are four of his paintings I do like.

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Name somethings a Film Crew may take with them when filming on location...? Their cameras, lights, shading screens and their personnel.

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What are some Financial secrets people may hide from their partners...? I really don't know but I guess it would be debts and the number of credit cards they hold and perhaps a nice savings account.

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Is it true that you never Miss what you never Had...? example please? It is true, you can't miss what you don't know or have not experienced before. Think of something to eat you have never tried, do you miss it? No you don't you can't miss what you ignore.

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Name a middle eastern Country...? The United Arab Emirates, three in one.

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When do you get silly? I never get silly, I am quite a serious person and thus I suppose boring.

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Apart form the Frozen Foods name a section in the Supermaket..? Vegetables, fruit, fish and sea food.

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Where are the opera fans? I am a huge fan specially of Italian Opera of any gender. I have most of the Operas here at home in CDs and permanently play them. When it is opera season of course I go and see them in the opera house.

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Is your brain so focused on the economy that you can't enjoy life? Not at all, I did what I had to do about a year ago thus I don't really care about the economy, I live in a country that does not have financial or economic problems.

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Name something you associate with Holland...? Windmills and levees.

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Name A Professional Medical worker whose job title ends in 'ist'.........? an example a Physiotherapist Psychologist or a Psychiatrist.

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Name something you Wear that doesnt keep you Warm...? Nylon stockings.

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You really really Fancy a Bacon Sandwich - how do you cook your Bacon...? I don't eat beacon I am a pecetarian which means being a sort of vegetarian and also eat fish and sea food.

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How often do you use your George Foreman Grill...? I only use it during summer when people come over, otherwise it just sits there.

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If you had enough Money to pay up all your debts what would you do with your life then...? About a year ago I sold all my assets and my portfolio, I owed some money for my credit cards, paid it all and traveled abroad. Now I don't have or use credit cards any more and live in absolute peace. My money 30% of the total in hard currency cash and I have it in a safety box at home, the balance in gold and silver deposited in a bank here where I live which gives me good interests...

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Can you name a flashy piece of Classical Music? Granada sung by J. Carreras a very peculiar piece of music which can only be sang by Spanish speaking tenors or sopranos reason why other none Spanish speaking performers will not sing it. It was written by Augustin Lara. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQwwOstJ5Yg&feature=related A very spectacular one is the Ring of the Nibelungs divided into several operas being the best The Valkyrie,...

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Can you name a playful piece of Classical Music? The Opera Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi is very joyous though the story behind the opera is not. Enclosed is the aria "La Donna E Mobile" by three tenors. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnWYM9eUrZo

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What piece(s) of Classical music sound Grand to you? The most beautiful ones in my opinion are the following: Aria O Mio Babbino Caro from the short Opera called Gianni Schicchi by Puccini and sang here by Angela GHEORGHIU. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ul9OTShQ_rc Then another extraordinary Opera is Madame Butterfly by Puccini and the aria sang here by Maria Callas (Μαρία Κάλλας). ...

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Can you please give me an example of an exotic sounding piece of Classical Music? Nabucco by Giuseppe Verdi http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7K68tdN3fYw&feature=related Aida by Giuseppe Verdi http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP1vp_G9mLc Madame Butterfly by Giuseppe Verdi. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8mwiqsnVc I Pagliacco by R. Leoncavallo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEG3RMBqTds&feature=related Three first ones take place in exotic countries and...

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Can you give me the name of a Classical music piece that begins with the letter C? The Opera Carmen by Bizet a French composer.

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Where is United nations Head Quarters ( UNO), country, state and city. The United Nations Headquarters is a distinctive complex in New York City that has served as the headquarters of the United Nations since its completion in 1950. It is located in the Turtle Bay neighborhood, on the east side of Midtown Manhattan, on spacious grounds overlooking the East River. Though it is in New York City, the land occupied by the United Nations Headquarters is considered...

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How many christian religions? There are 38 Christian denominations and 32 Bibles as six denominations use the same King George Bible.

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I thought Michelle Obama looked stunning at the Presidential Address to Congress, do you agree? She certainly did, I don't know if you have noticed but she has these beautiful long fingered hands that look great with her well fit arms.

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Do you find Michelle Obama attractive? She is not beautiful like a model that looks like a Barbie. She has a very strong personality, she imposes herself when she walks into a room, her presence is strongly felt.

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Who else thinks it's ridiculous that USA Today was concerned about the fact that Obama's wife wears sleeveless dresses to functions? Slow news day or what? It is absolutely ridiculous, they should mind their own business and keep track on what in going on in the country. Why did they not criticize the former president when he began taking us on the road to hell along with the rest of the world? Simply because they are chickens, they did not have the guts to address a man but criticize a woman.

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Isn't it outrageous that Michelle Obama bears arms in the White House? The White House is not a church, the First Lady has the right to ware whatever she wants because that is her home. She is a young lady, has fit arms and a great color, if Jackie Kennedy could ware sleeveless clothes because she was young then so can Mrs. Obama. She has a great personality.

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Do you regret voting for Obama? I was going to vote for a third party, but then decided to vote for Barack Obama. I believe in President Obama and I trust him, so no regrets at all.

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Are you conservative or liberal? Answer withdrawn.

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How can Obama repair the damage to the reputation of the US that has occured during the Bush administration without incurring the wrath of the selfish, self-serving right-wing coillition? Our unfortunate reputation can and will be changed, we need to treat others as friends and keep special envoys in each area in conflict. This will be done through the United Nations as we now have an excellent ambassador and directly meeting with the rest of the countries in a personal and high level fashion. Secretary Clinton is doing a good job and the special envoys she has chosen are...

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House plants anthuriums keep dying all the leaves go brown and die Anthuriums are quite resistant, I believe your problem is that you are watering the plants in excess. The leaves should not be watered or they will turn brown clean them with a damp cloth. 1] Check the soil by sticking your finger as far down into the soil as you can, if you can't then take some soil out from one of the side as deep as necessary and then try it with your finger. If the...

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My rubber tree plant was kept outside in winter for two weeks, now all the leaves are dying and the end of the branches are spongy. How can I save it? Unfortunately that spongy thing in the branches sounds like fungi, if it is grayish it is called "Botrytis cinerea" there is nothing you can do but you can still save the tree by taking drastic actions. 1] Take the leaves out by hand or cut them off, once you are left with the tree trunk check it out and see if there is any more of that spongy thing. If so cut it back until you are...

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How many houseplants do you have? I now live in Europe so now I have one medium sized outdoor garden plus two sort of small gardens inside the loft I believe we can call them terraces. I don't have a clue on how many plants I have in the garden but they must be in the hundreds. In the two indoor roofless gardens I have my tropical plants that should not be outdoors or they will die due to the very cold weather here. I have...

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Do you think politicians are seriously thinking about nationalizing the banks in the US, according to CNN yesterday?(2-26-09) I have answered this in your previous question but I will repeat it. The administration does not want to nationalize banks or car companies or newspapers. It is the FRB through Bernanki who is pressing for the nationalization. I simply wonder what is their interest in this issue, it does not look or sound right. This is my very personal opinion on the subject. Since the President said that...

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What will happen to our money if the US government nationalizes the banks? The administration does not want to nationalize the banks or any other. Ben Bernanki from the FRB is the one pressing for this nationalization and so are the banks, there must be something not to saintly about it. If the banks are nationalized the currency will have to be quoted at its correct value and not over valued as it is now. What this may bring is that a $1 will have a real value of...

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What are Americans famous for? You know I am American and that I live abroad, unfortunately we are known for all the wrong things on earth. The nasty issues that have been said by other users are true, it hurts but true. I got this video from You Tube I did not have the heart to post others which are quite insulting, check what an American says about us, this should teach us were we are going wrong:

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How can you transfer an image to a foil sheet for a special effect? The usual way to do it without harming the original image is to first photocopy it, then place the transfer paper on the foil sheet and on top the photocopy. Then go over the image with a hard carbon pencil but be careful not to break the foil sheet. Another way of doing it is as said up to the photocopy, when you have it cover the back of the photocopy with a soft carbon don't leave...

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What kind of art did Miles Davis do? The enclosed video explains all there is to know about Miles Davis music.

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What is programme music? Programme Music is instrumental music that carries some extramusical meaning, some “program” of literary idea, legend, scenic description, or personal drama. It is contrasted with so-called absolute, or abstract, music, in which artistic interest is supposedly confined to abstract constructions in sound. It has been stated that the concept of program music does not represent a...

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What are some operas that deal with revolutions? In what ever country there was a war or revolution there will always be an opera that deals with the subject. My favorite one is Idomeneo: Idomeneo, re di Creta ossia Ilia e Idamante (Italian for Idomeneo, King of Crete, or, Ilia and Idamante; usually referred to simply as Idomeneo) is an Italian opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The libretto was adapted by Giambattista Varesco from a French...

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What is a symphonic poem? It is an orchestral form in which a poem or programme provides a narrative or illustrative basis. Its origins can be seen in the Egmont, Coriolan and third Leonore overtures of Beethoven, with their more or less explicit enactment of dramatic events. The concert overtures of Berlioz and Mendelssohn may be considered direct prototypes of the Lisztian symphonic poem, the earliest of which, Ce...

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How did the "comique opera" come about? The Opere Buffe (Comique Opera) came to to be during war or turmoil times in Europe, the people needed something funny to see and hear and not the usual sad operas. The term Opera buffa (plural: Opere buffe) was at first used as an informal description of Italian Opera. Comic opera: Or light opera, denotes a sung dramatic work of a light or comic nature, usually with a happy ending...

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What are operas that have mythological themes? About 80% of the Operas are based on myths or stories, but the true Mythical ones related to supernatural gods that live atop in very high mountains and at times take human form and walk among us for example the RING OF THE NIBELUNGS, it is such a beautiful Opera and the scenery is spectacular. Truly worth seeing it.

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Which Country produces your Favourite Wine ...? When and if I drink wine I like the white ones either Italian or French, well I am here so they are cheap and easy to get.

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When did you last get a Utility Bill...? I never get them, those are send to the bank charged to my account and send to me when already paid.

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Will March (2009) come in like a lion or lamb? March 2009 will be very difficult but I can't call it a lion, in about eight months it will calm down and become a sort of mild lamb, then it will slowly become a true lamb by mid 2010. This is regarding the country and situation. Regarding the people most are lions now, they are so angry, rude and violent that they scare me. They will become lambs only if the president suffers some...

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How strong are the winds in your area today? It is dawn now, we had a bad snow storm during the night and the wind was very strong and noisy.

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How was the "cycle of thirds", which is used in jazz progressions, derived from the Circle of Fifths, which has 12 semitones in Western music? I am not well learned on the subject of your question. Never the less if you go to the enclosed link you can find interesting information related to jazz music. http://www.neffmusic.com/cms/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=88888928 Regarding your inquiry on the Art and Music History, I posted it in the AB Rich blog in the first page of this site, when you login that page is the...

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Do you own a Jacuzzi or a Sauna...? I have a Jacuzzi, it was my parents last birthday present.

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Ever been Chauffered...? Yes when I was single, it was my fathers car and chauffeur. I would have never hired a chauffeur it looks odd.

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Are you MARRIED...? Do you want to be...? :D I am an untimely widow but I will never marry again.

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What are some things that make you Shudder and Itch...? Anything thing that crawls and insects specially the ones that bite or suck blood.

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Have you ever taken Slimming Pills - prescription ones...? No I have never taken them, I have always been slim and I watch what I eat. I am not going to be overweight ever while I can avoid it.

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Name some ways of making your Home exterior look more Appealing and Inviting to Visitors...? I think the fence is very important it needs to be well taken care of and well painted, the house with solid and beautiful colors and the garden very well cared for. Clean and shiny windows and the drive way perfectly in order and well cared for.

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How would you describe an Alcoholic Person...? A person who unfortunately has fallen into the grasp of a terrible sickness, but it can be cured it all depends on how much that persons wants to get his/her life back.

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Has anyone ever hacked into your Computer...? Yes it was bad. this was three days ago and in this site. But I know who it was so that person is now reported.

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Would you rather bathe in a bathtub full of Nutella or Rice Pudding...? No thank you, I do love water and salts.

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Are you easily Embarrassed by your Family...? I have never been embarrassed by my family, they would never do it that much I can say without fear of being mistaken.

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Being Naked in front of strangers - being Naked in front of family, which is worse...? Being as shy as I am, both would be terrible for me. I even feel bad when I go to the doctor who happens to be a lady and a friend.

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What were you doing 7 hours ago...? Seven hours ago was 9PM for me, I must have been having coffee and watching TV.

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Have you heard yourself on Answerphone...? Yes I have, it does not sound as I would like it to but it is not that bad, quite understandable.

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US GDP shrank 6.2% in 4th quarter, deeper than the original 3.8% projection. Does this mean it is time for a change in policies or more of the same as a solution? See LINK: It would have been interesting and fair if you had mentioned that the 4th. quarter were the last three months of 2008, thus in the former presidents watch and NOT in President Obama's watch. Do you happen to know how much has been found off the past administrations books and corresponding to the total expense for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars during 8 years? Do you know how much has...

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Do you like Rush Limbaugh? or do you think he is full of hot air? This man is absolutely sick, he has no clue on what he says and he is so very wrong comparing Pres. Obama with the communists he apparently does not know the meaning of communism, socialism or liberalism. Some one should take the trouble to take him on track and learn. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4YcwI4NlKA

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Do you sometimes feel that you would still be a republican if they hadn't aligned themselves with the christian right? The Christian right has no business in this issue, what has turned people away from that party are the shameful things that are shown in the enclosed videos. Take your time and listen in, it is always good to be well informed. I have never been a conservative/republican with or without the right wing Christians. I am a proud Center Liberal, not to the extreme right or left simply that large...

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Do you sometimes feel that you would still be a republican if they hadn't aligned themselves with the christian right? The Christian right has no business in this issue, what has turned people away from that party are the shameful things that are shown in the enclosed videos. Take your time and listen in, it is always good to be well informed. I have never been a conservative/republican with or without the right wing Christians. I am a proud Center Liberal, not to the extreme right or left simply that large...

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Tucker Carlson got booed today at CPAC when he suggested Conservative media should follow the lead of major media like the New York Times that actually make an effort to get the story right. What's that about? He got booed because he was quite aggressive and defended the New York Times that is for the Democrats, he also defended CBS but I don't care because I never see that channel as they lie too much. Listen to the lady in the enclosed video, I am not a Conservative but I believe she is right, the GOP is desperately needing leadership and they don't seem to find it anywhere.

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Consumers aren't spending. Business isn't spending. The US has lost 2 million jobs. Solution? Stop government spending too and provoke another 2 million layoffs. What's wrong with this picture? I am sorry but I don't have the answer to your question I will wait till you explain it. I saw a TV interview to several Governors of the North West. I don't understand why if the situation is all that bad, how come the North West of the country did not get caught in the housing bubble, they are doing fine, lots of work available, all local banks doing great and lending normally,...

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What consequences might Republican Governors suffer for turning down stimulus money for their states? See LINK: Each Governor can do as he pleases as long as it does not hurt the people in his state. I have seen a video in MSNBC about a riot in Louisiana because the Governor has rejected the money for his state, but he told the people he would reduce the unemployment checks and the people turned against him. Arnold Schwarzenegger was in a CNN interview, he was very annoyed and said he was retiring...

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What's up with Boby Jindal? From Hinduism to catholicism to Mr. Rogers as the best possible response to Obama? Is this some sort of sick joke?Where on earth is Ron Paul? I don't know about Gov. Jindal all I know is what I heard and my personal opinion is that his speech was cartoon talk this in rebuttal to Pres. Obama's speech, they apparently forgot that pres. Obama is a very well spoken person and not that I say it, it has been said by several Pulitzer Price winners. It certainly is a pity that Dr. Ron Paul is not taken into consideration, he...

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When you comment that “you have no credibility” to whatever answer you hate, what are you implying? I would never comment that, it is saying that you are a liar and that is quite rude and annoying.

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I show that I have a comment that is unread, but it's not showing up on my feedback. What am I doing wrong? That is a glitch, if you are sure you don't have unread questions, just click the "Mark all Read" at the top right of your main feedback page. That should do it, the light simply gets stuck at times.

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Why does it seem the majority of comments I get are very rude and insulting no matter what the topic is? Does this happen to everybody? I don't think it happens to everybody. Perhaps you are being a bit harsh and people get angry thus the comments you get. When I get a rude answer or comment I get that person in my "blacklist", if it happens again I will report the person as I have the links to the questions. Then I just move on.

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What is your favorite "serious" question that has been asked on the site? Why that one? I can't remember a particular one, but it must have been in the Arts category, those are generally the most difficult ones to answer.

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IS ANSWERBAG USEING YAHOO.COM MONITORS? OR ASSOCIATED WITH YAHOO.COM IN ANYWAY? I hope not or we would get all their virus and Trojans, frankly no way that is true.

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On AB when scrolling through answers, have you ever seen something that resembles "Answer 9 out of 8"? and does anybody know why that happens? Yes I have and after posting a question too. I suppose it is a glitch. Have you noticed that the print on AB gets huge at times? That could be a virus, I am not at ease with that one.

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I was told by my conservitive neighbor that our great President Obama was born in Kenya and that he(neighbor) had seen his documents. Is this true, cuz as far as I know he was born in Hawaii? Your neighbor must have lost his mind. This issue went all the way to the Supreme Court, the lawsuit by two citizens was dismissed and the case filed. Read "redcatt63" answer, he has explained it very well. Do you by chance believe that the Judges in the Supreme Court who are Republican and appointed by former Pres. Bush are covering up for Pres. Obama? If you do believe it then I...

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Can president Obama speak Spanish like Bush could? Excuse me, but President Bush did not speak Spanish. I speak it well and I have heard him say a few words and that was it. President Obama does not speak Spanish, he only speaks English and very well I should say.

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Did Jack Ruby kill Lee Oswald IN SPITE of killing JFK or was it for a different reason? I don't believe that Lee H. Oswald killed President Kennedy, Jack Ruby killed him to keep him quiet about what he saw when the president was killed but then Ruby was also killed to keep him quiet. The following are the videos that are now known, watch them in the same order I have posted them: 1] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuzWy00JC6s 2] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nCf3C7R8dg ...

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Do you feel the U.S. government is broken? No I don't. With the auditing of the government books they have found some very interesting issues on how certain expenses were kept off the books and I don't mean 100 dollars I mean all the Iraq and Afghanistan war expenses during 8 years. The government will cut expenses, today it was announced where and how much they will save with the cuts. All we need is a bit of patience...

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Cant anything be done by the people to help change the situation as in now exists? This is only my opinion and if I still lived in the USA. 1] Move to a North Western small city, no crisis there as they did not get caught in the housing bubble & there is a lot of work. Their local small banks are healthy and fine. This would unclog the large cities that are the ones in trouble. 2] Get rid of whatever debts I may have. This would mean I would be putting money back...

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Where is the Lost City of Gold? Do you remember El Dorado? That is supposed to be the lost city of gold, this is in Colombia, South America.

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Have you ever had a bird as a pet? I have canaries but in a flying cage, not one of those small ones. I have even taught the males to sing with downloaded Internet canary songs, I play the songs on my PC and use the speaks and they truly listen with very much attention and they do learn.

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Have you had any luck sharpening your Pfeil carving tools? I sharpen my tools but true enough I have excellent sharpening stones. Check the enclosed links: http://www.fine-tools.com/bildhau.htm http://www.kmstools.com/scripts/products/cat.php?64&2%3C-%3E63 This link has instructions on how to take care and sharpen your tools: http://www.japanwoodworker.com/page.asp?content_id=2650

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What are 2 types of drawing most commonly used in woodworking? If you are new to woodcarving, use patterns you can buy or download them from the Internet Google it under "woodcarving patterns". Then transfer the drawing to the wood with transfer paper and then begin carving. The results are much better and perfect if you don't have experience. If the pattern size is smaller than what you need, photocopy it to the required size. Then...

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Do you know how to wood carve? Yes I do and it is my favorite hobby. I use patterns I buy from the Internet, then transfer them and photocopy to the desired size. Then I cut the piece of wood to the desired size and I begin carving until the piece is finished, my tools are Japanese. When finished and depending on what it is I usually use plated bone, plated semi precious stones, mother pearl, gold or silver thin plates to...

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What is the term for a pen collector? There is no other term but that of a Pen Collector, I am one of them but I don't steal them I buy them in auctions. A collection like this is not cheap but quite expensive as the pens belonged to famous writers.

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Do many people still do knitting or sewing or repair their own clothes? I live in Europe and here people usually repair or remodel their clothes and knit their winter sweaters, they never over spend if they can avoid it and it is not a matter of money but of a saving philosophy.

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Have you ever made flowers with kleenex to decorate a float? I use origami paper, I make flowers, animals, boats, bids and whatever catches my eye.

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What is your favorite Craft? I love to work on Cloisonné which is not that easy and one must be careful as to cover the metal one needs the glass to be melted and thus cover the metal, woodcarving and wood oil painting.

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What's another creative name for "Art"? Art is an expression, if you translate art you will come with ars, arte or similar. It is better to use the word expression. If you are referring to Native American Art you can always say and be perfectly understood if you use "this is a Native American Expression".

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What is a Alebrije? Alebrijes are mythical creatures in the folklore of the Mexican Linares Family. There are a range of stories about how these exotic and fascinating figures originated. The true story says that Pedro Linares created them under the influence of hallucinations resulting from a bout of a very serious stage of a gastric ulcer. When he awoke he was enchanted by the visions and in an attempt to...

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What is naive art? Naive Art is a term usually referring to art by artists who have no formal art education or training, a style of painting that is often simple with bright colors, unrepresentative perspective and childlike subject matter.

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What is grassroots art? Grassroots art is a term describing art made by people with no formal artistic training, usually of retirement age, using ordinary materials in an extraordinary way and frequently creating a whole artistic environment around themselves, effectively making themselves part of the artwork. Such work tends to be difficult to classify because it falls outside the sphere of fine art as well as...

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In 1917, Marcel Duchamp presented a urinal he named "Fountain" as a sculpture to the Independent Art Exhibition in New York. It was rejected. Today, it is accepted as a major work of art. Are you still provoked by this? No not provoked simply intrigued and here is further information: Overtly displaced from its original context (the everyday bathroom), Fountain is not only rotated, but has been displayed suspending from a door jamb (Molesworth 56). In fact, this Ready made was hung from a lintel at an exhibition in the Sidney Janis Gallery in New York in 1953 (Ramirez 58). Molesworth notes the complete...

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What message did van Gogh try to get across in Stary Night? Starry Night is being considered a hight of the geniality of the author. Vincent Van Gogh was fascinated by the sky and the night. He painted Starry Night in a few days, probably from his memory or from the window of the Saint-Remy Hospital, we don't think he could have being out on his own. In the Starry Night, experts believe that Vincent was representing the Via Lactea, a scientific...

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What's a Brazilian bikini? The authentic name is a Tanga, which now is also called a thong but smaller. http://www.que.es/ultimas-noticias/curiosas/200902241559-dani-sperle-record-del-tanga.html

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Was anyone else moved to tears by President Obama's Address to Congress last night? The fact that these were not empty campaign promises -- they were actual ACTIONS being taken... Almost gives me hope for this country. No I was not, but I felt very sorry for President Obama. He has done in a month what no other previous president did, he does his very best, he tries and reaches out but people hate him all the same. At times I feel we don't deserve a president like him, if only possible I wish he would step down with his whole team and allow those others to take over and ruin everything again, we...

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Is it true that nothing is illegal on the high seas, in international waters? Allow me to explain: Territorial waters: Are those declared as part of determined countries and are ruled by the laws of those countries. International waters: Are those past the territorial waters and are for International use as they don't belong to anyone. There are way too many International Laws governing the International Waters that must be respected as these laws were not...

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What are they going to build in replacement of the World Trade Center towers? They can not build anything there because the construction workers who were leveling the ground, have declared they saw very many body parts inside the soil as it was all compressed to level the ground. That is a cemetery, so no way.

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What has Hillary done for our country the first month in office? She assumed her post with quite a delay she has been there on about 18 days. Never the less she had to: 1]Hire the necessary personnel & organize her cabinet. 2]Review the list of diplomats in the service and meet with those available, contact those others abroad with instructions. 3]Give instructions to our Ambassador at the UN on specific matters of national interest. 4]Look for...

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Where do you think osama bin laden is? There are three possibilities on where he could be: 1] In the caves in North Eastern Afghanistan. 2] In the tribal area North of Pakistan. 3] Dead and buried. I don't think anyone truly knows.

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Why ever since 09 - 11 - 01, President George W. Bush has been struggling to explain to the American people exactly who he thinks our enemy is and the reasons why we should go to war against them? He was struggling because: 1] He could not admit the truth. 2] His sole interest was the Iraqi Oil and perhaps the Afghani natural gas. 3] He could not say who the enemy was because there was no such enemy reason why as an excuse he got Saddam killed. 4] Because he knew we would not demand an answer from him. 5] Go to war against them? Who? We had no reason for any war.

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Why did Bush Administration allow Osama Bin Laden to escape from Tora Bora? I prefer not to say what I think, here are two videos which explain why bin Laden was not captured in Tora Bora.

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Why doesn't the Obama Administration signal that it will NOT nationalize any banks but will instead buy common stock even up to the point of becoming a majority shareholder in order to prop up failing banks? That would attract private capital as well. The administration does not want to nationalize banks, they are willing to buy common stock but the GOP has another opinion. Please see the enclosed video:

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Alan Keys says, Stop Obama or U.S. 'will cease to exist'. He calls for military personnel to not obey Obama as Commander in Chief. How far must you go before crossing the line of incitement? See LINK: I have read some of the article but I remembered this case. It began around July 2008, one Chicago man said Obama was gay, another said Obama was a junkie, another from New Jersey said that Obama's birth certificate was fake and this Alan Keys from Chicago ran against Obama for a political thing and lost but joined the New Jersey man in his claim. The GOP candidates repeated these...

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Have you heard of the Ethical Lender Movement? The story gives us a bit of insight into whether the foreclosure problem is the fault of greedy borrowers or greedy lenders. See LINK: I've always been sure the the housing problem was created by greedy lenders and some greedy and cheating borrowers who did not live in the USA but got the homes, sold them and left the country with the money, this is a housing scam. I believe I saw this in a Cable TV program, they were referring to East European people. What I have since wondered is how did they know they could do this...

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Other than Norway and Sweden, what other countries have incredible amounts of social programs and are under extreme government control? What are some countries that you would say have too little government intervention? All of West European countries have very many social programs, though the most advanced are Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Liechtenstein and Luxembourg. The rest also have them but the mentioned countries have more money for their social programs. Where do you get the idea that these and all other West European countries "are under extreme government control"? That is not true,...

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At what point will the U.S. be considered to be in a depression - say 25% unemployment - or by some other metric? No one can guarantee if we are already in a recession or not, to be in a depression we would first have to cross the recession and then the drop of the GDP. Lets see if this explanation solves the problem: There are lots of economic data out there, but the broadest measure of the economy’s strength is the gross domestic product [GDP] - the total value of the stuff we all make and...

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Where can I find and read on the net the entire stimulis pkg that was signed into law? Check the enclosed two links, most of the programs are there: 1]http://www.recovery.gov/ 2]http://obamaondemand.com/ I hope you find what you are looking for.

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Obama's housing plan will help some who are undeserving. In war, don't some brave soldiers help others who are undeserving? Aren't we now all in this together? Yes it will also help some who don't deserve it, but if those homes are allowed to be foreclosed the rest of the nearby homes who are paying their mortgage will loose value, if some want their home to loose value then it is up to them. As you say about the soldiers yes we must help each other as we will not be loosing a cent on our homes by helping the others. Here are the videos...

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Is America marching towards socialism? Most of the answers you got are unfortunately incorrect, just in case I will leave you the correct definitions of Liberals and varieties, Conservatives and varieties and finally Socialism and varieties. When using one of these definitions it is better to know exactly what each one means to avoid misunderstandings and useless confusions. LIBERALISM Liberalism: In the United States is a...

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Should vacancies in the US Senate be filled by a special election rather than appointment by the state Governor? It would be a good idea and less troublesome, the Burris case would have never happened. Governors have enough with their work and not have to assume the appointment of others for Senate vacancies. I suppose this suggested election would be voted by the people of the state, then I think it would be great.

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Anybody catch Rep. Michelle Bachmann's latest radio interview? The misinformation she spouts would be hilarious if it weren't for the power she has over people's lives. See LINK: This mentioned lady is a simple trouble maker, she made a mess in an MSNBC interview, so I know who she is and how she reacts. These are White House videos, not You Tube or other. Here are a couple of videos with full info: President Obama meets with 80 Mayors [1] + [2]

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My cat is always all over me when I'm eating waiting for me to turn my head slightly so he can jump at my food. Other than putting him in another room what can I do to make him stop and understand that he only gets cat food! Cats never over eat, feed him a before you have your meals then he will not do that.

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Name somewhere Tourists visit in Paris...? Located in the north of the country on the river Seine, Paris is the most beautiful and romantic of all cities, brimming with historic associations and remaining vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design. Dubbed the City of Light (la Ville Lumière), it is the most popular tourist destination in the world. Traffic is very dense during the day, and...

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Do you notice you S/O pheromones? and how does it make you react? Your question just made me laugh, my mom asked me the same question while I was married. I did not have a clue that people also have pheromones, I thought that only plants had them. You should have seen my face my mother laughed her head out of my bewilderment. I never noticed them while my husband was still alive, so I don't know.

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What is that Coat youre wearing...describe it please...? It is 06.00 am for me so I just got up, will shower and my clothes are ready to change into them. The coat I will wear is in black Alpaca wool sort of like shark skin, the lining is silk in 3 tones of grey and a bit of red. It has a high turtle neck style collar, it is long somewhat below my knees, has a deep cut in the back where it pleads in, has a belt of the same material and a hood with...