http://www.answerbag.com/profile/49683 New Answerbag answers from RJTRIES Wed, 30 May 2012 01:07:15 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 01:07:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/109781 If you could have superpowers, what kind of powers would you chose?<br /><br />I&#039;d create my own superhero called Refractoryperiodlessness man. Look it up..any man would be a superhero... Tue, 17 Oct 2006 12:36:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/109781 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99036 Who makes more money, a Full-Bird Colonel, or a Four-Star General?<br /><br />Remoteman111 is correct. The question is vague at best. It DOES depend on alot of factors such as time in grade, allowances, extra pay, etc. It is possible for an officer of a high rank to make less than an officer of a lower rank because the lower ranking officer was an enlisted man/nco first.... Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:56:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99036 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98967 In the US, if you go into the army, will they pay for your college? And if so, can they ask you to go to war or whatever while you're in college?<br /><br />The only way the army will pay for your college ( and programs change constantly ) is as follows: 1) You join ROTC AND--OPERATIVE WORD IS AND---get a scholarship. ROTC does not automatically pay for your scholarship. If you get a scholarship, you automatically contract with the military and... Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:37:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98967 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98962 How does someone in boot camp get out if they regret joining the military?<br /><br />Has anyone not answered the obvious. Once you contract with the military, you are obliged to serve your tour of duty. There is no legal way to get out because you have regrets. I have regrets every day I get up and it takes me an forever to dress and get ready for work. I have regrets when I... Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:30:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98962 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98961 I have diarrhea and want to take a walk. Should I take it easy instead?<br /><br />Diahrrhea is caused by the cilia within the intestines whipping back and forth, preventing the chunnel from being fully digested/absorbed by the body. Staying immobile for some time, keepign the stomach warm will help calm down the cilia and in doing so, help alleviate the diarrhea. Movement in... Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:24:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98961 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98958 How much water would I have to drink before I died?<br /><br />Check out wikipedia, or the Philadelphia Inquirer from this past winter. The average person will die if they consume 4-6 gallons of water at one time...that does not mean that if you&#039;re working in a hot sun and during the day drink 6 gallons of water you will die though...The reason excess... Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:20:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98958 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98956 My family is concerned that me, a 13 year old, may get kidney stones later in life because my urine is dark yellow. Is this true, and if it is what should I do to fix it?<br /><br />The color of your urine has NOTHING to do with the potential for forming kidney stones. Urine color can be caused by many factors. Continual dark urine can be a sign of disease such as, but not including diabetes, dehydration(causing highly concentrated urine), excess exercise (causing the... Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:17:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98956 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98952 For the past couple of days my stool has had a greenish tint to it. Is this something I should be worried about?<br /><br />The above answer is an excellent answer so I won&#039;t rehash it, but add some additional information. The coloration of the stool, or fecal material, all things being equal is the result of the time its spent in your GI tract tract. When you eat food, its chewed up and forms a liquid/pasty... Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:07:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98952 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/83747 Which countries currently allow women to serve in full armed combat?<br /><br />Combat arms is defined as Armor, Infantry, Artillery. You don't have one example of women being allowed to serve in any of these disciplines. Wed, 16 Aug 2006 12:19:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/83747 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/75705 I own a home and it is my primary residence. I have had a roommate with no lease agreement, who has consistently paid late and I am currently owed money now. What options do I have to remove this person from my home?<br /><br />This is a good answer, though you do not have to give the person a &quot;reasonable&quot; amount of time. You could have them leave within 24 hours, unless state law grants specific rights Wed, 26 Jul 2006 13:55:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/75705 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/75704 In a three-way duel between an M-1 Abrams, a LeClerk, and a Panther, which would win?<br /><br />I have a WWII Vichy Hotskiss MG...never fired, only dropped once. Bob--I would like to enter dialogue withyou re your Wermach 1939 response...if you're interested, please send me an e-mail at the address posted in my profile, or comment on one of my posts :-) Wed, 26 Jul 2006 13:50:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/75704 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/75701 Was Sprite originally made to be a drinkable replacement for blood plasma?<br /><br />This is a quick post, because I have to go back and dig out my papers from 25 years ago...but essentially the timeline is: 1) During WWII the US Army came out with little books which contained blurbs about lessons soldier's learned in combat. These were distributed to leaders down to platoon... Wed, 26 Jul 2006 13:46:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/75701 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/73180 Was the U.S. mainland ever bombed during World War II?<br /><br />There were three attacks by the japanese against the USA proper in WWII----of these two were submarine shellings, and one was an aerial bombing On 2/23/42, a japanese sub surfaced off the coast of Santa Barbra (Goleta) and also San Diego and shelled certain areas of the cities---oil... Tue, 18 Jul 2006 08:32:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/73180 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/73176 In WWII, why were chemical weapons not used to the extent they were in WWI, especially by the Axis Powers?<br /><br />To add on to what everyone else said, Chemical Munitions were not used during WWII because the nature of the war at that time did not lend itself to effective employment of the weapons. The primary purpose of Chemical munitions is to degrade military operations. They achieve this purpose... Tue, 18 Jul 2006 08:27:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/73176 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/56970 Every now and then I see a small black particle in my urine. What is this?<br /><br />It could be several things 1) Kidney stone 2) Calcium deposit in the Urethera that has come off its surface 3) Prostate Calculus. If you notice this more than once, and you have no kidney symptoms, it may be possible that these particles may be prostate calculi. Which essentially could be... Mon, 01 May 2006 10:53:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/56970 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/56969 Will drinking of more water destroy nephrons and lead to kidney problems?<br /><br />It depends on what you mean by drinking more water. Excess water consumption will cause loss of electrolytes and put more wear and tear on the kidneys by definition, however for an average person to get to that point they&#039;d have to drink more than 3-5 gallons of water in a very short period... Mon, 01 May 2006 10:50:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/56969 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/56967 My urine has been very yellow lately. Am I dehydrated?<br /><br />You need to define yellow---- The classic symptoms of dehydration are dark yellow-orange urine. On the other hand yellow urine can be influenced by the foods you&#039;re eating, liquids your drinking, any drugs you take, and especially vitamins. Niacin especially will turn your urine a... Mon, 01 May 2006 10:45:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/56967 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/56964 What could it mean if you feel a burning sensation when you urinate?<br /><br />In addition to the answer posted earlier, there could be two other issues, the first being dehydration and the second being the ph level of your urine. With regards to the first, when you are dehydrated your urine can become very concentrated. When you relieve yourself, a drop or two can stay... Mon, 01 May 2006 10:33:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/56964 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55847 Is Theology properly a subcategory under "Social sciences"?<br /><br />It is a subcategory of Philosophy by definition and philosophy is a social science....Theology is the study of religiion---not of a particular religion, but OF religion----you can study Christian Theology, Hindi Theology, etc....there is no one form of Theology--but the study of the origin of... Mon, 24 Apr 2006 12:30:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55847 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51463 Why don't Humvees (and any other wheeled military ground vehicle for that matter) have ignition keys?<br /><br />Have you ever been in a tactical environment? Keys can only be carried by one individual. What do you do if you&#039;ve got to move and the driver gets blow to bits by an IED or an incoming round. Then to quote Full Metal Jacket---You&#039;re in a world of shit. If you issue keys to everyone,... Thu, 06 Apr 2006 09:04:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51463 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51457 Are military scientific achievements more advanced than those in the public or private sectors?<br /><br />The military IS the public sector. Most Public Sector/military advancements come ahead of the private sector because the private sector often has no need to replace certain goods/services. Additionally, alot of goods or services may be invented by the private sector, only to not go... Thu, 06 Apr 2006 08:53:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51457 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51452 Both of my parents are from England. They're aristocrats. How do they legally become US citizens because I'm moving to the US next month?<br /><br />Your question begs another question--why would they give up such coveted titles? If you go to the website for immigration and naturalization services website (USCIS.gov) you can find the link on the main page. This is a little known fact, but in the USA, all treaties and agreements entered... Thu, 06 Apr 2006 08:36:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51452 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51223 Is a salaried employee required to work as many hours as the employer wants without being compensated?<br /><br />EDIT: 4/18/06: Having worked in DOL for the past 15 or so years, I&#039;ll pass on some interesting statistics---MOST if not ALL NON-GOVERNMENT (FED/STATE/LOCAL/) salaried workers are exempt under the laws. These are directly collected DOL statistics. There are very few exempt salaried... Wed, 05 Apr 2006 12:00:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51223 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51220 Can an employer require a salaried employee use a time clock or log?<br /><br />No law exists in the USA that prohibits employers from using time clocks for any and all employees. The use of a time clock is an inherent managment right under federallaw, and no state could pass a law prohibiting the use of time clocks by private employees. States however are free to pass laws... Wed, 05 Apr 2006 11:50:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51220 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51218 What happens to a client's file when an attorney retires or passes away?<br /><br />The answer to your question depends on 3 things: (1) whether or not the attorney was in private practice working by themselves at the time of their passing or with a law firm/partner, (2) The nature of the file in question, and (3) the specific laws of your state. My attorney passed several... Wed, 05 Apr 2006 11:42:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51218 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49993 Has an adult woman ever raped an adult man?<br /><br />Yes, in Penna in 1982 there was a case where men--well actually a college sophomore was abducted as part of a sorority prank, stripped, tied down and pledges were required to have intercourse with him to his completion and theirs. Being scared he was unable to have an erection, but was... Wed, 29 Mar 2006 10:32:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49993 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49706 Why does the US government appoint unelected officials, who are not accountable to the voters, to head government departments?<br /><br />That is a very good question. When you talk about unelected officials, I&#039;m assuming you&#039;re talking about executive branch officials. The president of the USA is tasked with carrying out certain duties and functions. To this end, positions have been created in the executive branch of... Mon, 27 Mar 2006 15:04:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49706 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49667 Many retail stores display signs that warn of hidden cameras. Are they required by law to notify their customers that they are being videotaped?<br /><br />In the United States, warnings are displayed so as to prevent court action stating that the organization in question violated legal guidelines for monitoring their store. It also serves as a deterrent to crime. This is especially true for stores that have dressing rooms as its illegal to... Mon, 27 Mar 2006 11:20:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49667 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49666 Is it legal for me to secretly record what my husband does in our house while I'm away?<br /><br />Define record. If you record phone conversations, you may be in violation of the law, depending on the state in which you live. However if you are talking about video camera recording, then there is no law against any recording of events that occur within your house in any of the 50 states, or... Mon, 27 Mar 2006 11:13:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49666 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49366 Can I contribute to a traditional IRA and a ROTH IRA in the same tax year ?<br /><br />I hold a 7, 8, 63, 65, 24, and a bunch of other numerical GS liceneses and get this question all the time. The law allows you to contrbute a specific amount to an IRA in a calendar year. You can have a traditional AND a Roth IRA set up for retirement, BUT--( this is a biggie) you can only... Fri, 24 Mar 2006 13:36:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49366 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49364 The M1A2 Abrams tank is powered by a 1500 horsepower turbine engine, but a governor limits it to 45 mph. How fast can it go without that governor?<br /><br />From personal experience when I had a company back about a decade ago, in germany my track was doing 55 mph on a level plain. My 2-2 tank on a road was up to 62mph.....Its dangerous to go that fast because it is possible for the tracks on a tank to break apart---I&#039;ve been there when drivers... Fri, 24 Mar 2006 13:16:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49364 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49363 Should a military MD be addressed by rank or as "doctor"?<br /><br />According to the protocol I was taught in my basic and advanced officer courses, basic training PLDC, and BNOC, and countless other places. You can refer to doctors by their rank, or by Doctor pretty much interchangeable--with two general exceptions 1) When you are not engaging them in... Fri, 24 Mar 2006 13:13:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49363 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48030 Is there a proper word for when you find someone sexually desirable but find them physically and personally unattractive?<br /><br />Please delete this Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:46:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48030 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48029 Is there a proper word for when you find someone sexually desirable but find them physically and personally unattractive?<br /><br />Ummm, a whole bunch of words Drunk horny stupid I don&#039;t mean this in a bad way either....but, Why would you want to have sex with someone that you find wholly unattractive? there are some beautiful looking people that have the personality of a slug, but they have physical beauty.... Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:46:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48029 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48028 Why do guys get sympathy pains when they hear about someone getting kicked in the testicles?<br /><br />If you&#039;ve ever been kicked in the testicles you would not need to answer that question. Simply put, IT HURTS and almost every guy at one time or another has had something or someone bump him in the testicles----The pain is excruciating. A man&#039;s testicles are delicate organs. They do... Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:38:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48028 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48025 How should one handle hurtful office rumors?<br /><br />To anyone who wants to rate me--if you don&#039;t understand the words, you&#039;re not qualified to rate.....on the other hand maybe if I write it all out.... Gossip always will happen in social settings. Unless you work in an office environment where nonone is allowed to talk or allowed to... Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:25:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48025 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47915 Apparently, drivers in the 1930s had to step out of the car every time they got pulled over for any type of moving violation. However, we are now told to stay in the car for a range of minor infractions. When did the rules change and why?<br /><br />There are several reasons, but maybe the two most important reasons are 1) Safety of the driver: roads today are typically much busier than they were in 1930 and staying in the car makes it easier to protect the driver in question 2) Safety of the police officer. If you have someone who is... Wed, 15 Mar 2006 13:23:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47915 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47913 Do pedestrians always have the right of way, even if they're not using a crosswalk?<br /><br />To expand on the other post, it depends on your state. In someplaces in the USA, pedestrians are restricted to crossing streets in crosswalks, at intersections, etc. To cross the street somewhere other than a legal crossing point will not result in any liability for the driver. Unfortunately,... Wed, 15 Mar 2006 13:20:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47913 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47912 If you get a speeding ticket while in another state, does it show up on your driving record?<br /><br />The answer depends on what states your home state has a reciprocity agreement with. For example, Virginia has reciprocity with most states in the Union, so if you get a ticket in Virginia, it&#039;ll show up in your state, and likewise, if you live in Va and get a ticket in Utah, it will show up... Wed, 15 Mar 2006 13:15:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47912 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47911 Is it legal in California to sell a salvaged car without telling the buyer?<br /><br />In any state in the USA, you cannot sell property you do not own. The exception would be an abandoned car on your property. That would be yours to sell after you&#039;ve made a reasonable effort to find the owner, then inform them they have a set amount of time to get their car... Wed, 15 Mar 2006 13:11:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47911 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47910 How do I explain to a child why it's important to take a bath or shower?<br /><br />What happens when they refuse to listen to you, but want to do everything their own way? Will you just throw up your hands and say Oh Well...parents have to be parents first....did anyone see the commercials on TV about drugs? You JUST DON&quot;T..the same is true with anything related to... Wed, 15 Mar 2006 13:07:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47910 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47907 In a three-way duel between an M-1 Abrams, a LeClerk, and a Panther, which would win?<br /><br />We had NO combat losses in Desert Storm I or II of any of our armor. We did have some tanks damaged during the fighting, which is to be expected, but we had no kills against us--either mobility kills or catastrophic kills. The tanks we destroyed as a result of combat operations were either... Wed, 15 Mar 2006 12:54:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47907 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47873 I need to withdraw from my 401(k) (short-term loan), but the company I worked for is no longer in business and I don't know whom to contact. What can I do?<br /><br />If your company is no longer in business, then you may not have the option to make a loan from your 401(k) because the only way to pay the loan is through payroll deductions. Under the law, certain 401(k) plans cannot be contributed to if the employer goes out of business---you need to check... Wed, 15 Mar 2006 09:34:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47873 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47870 Who rates bonds?<br /><br />See my answer to question #2 Wed, 15 Mar 2006 09:20:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47870 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47869 What are the different bond ratings and what does each mean?<br /><br />See my answer to question #2 Wed, 15 Mar 2006 09:20:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47869 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47867 What is Uniform Gift to Minors Act?<br /><br />Andersen777 wrote a wonderful answer..in fact it was the best anyone could do, so I will add one thing. If you set up a UGMA, you need to keep in mind two things: First, once you put the money into the vehicle, you can never take it out. And second, once the beneficiary turns 18 year old, that... Wed, 15 Mar 2006 09:12:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47867 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47864 Can a member of the public purchase an old military ship that is not in use? If so, how?<br /><br />Military ships and water craft come in various shapes and sizes. As a trivia fact, it may interest people to know that the world&#039;s largest navy belongs to the Transportation Corps of the US Army. The list includes landing craft, rubber inflatables, speed boats, tugboats, cargo ships,... Wed, 15 Mar 2006 09:04:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47864 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47862 What is war good for?<br /><br />To quote a well known tome: (Sung to the tune of MORE) War, helps to keep the population down War, means less people in a crowded town War, lets us try out new artillery War, gives our soldier&#039;s foreign trips for free War, gives our TV newscasts more scenes of blood and death... Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:43:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47862 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47861 What is the required length of initial enlistment for each branch of the military?<br /><br />The short answer is 4 years, but, the more correct answer is &quot;it depends&quot; The answer hinges upon &quot;required&quot; There are some specialities or positions that require advanced training and with that training and additional year or two of service may be required. So, depending on... Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:33:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47861 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47694 Can a modern U.S. Cavalry officer wear the old Cavalry cowboy hat?<br /><br />Being a formal Cavalry officer, there are no requlations authorizing the wearing of the &quot;JOHN WAYNE&quot; style of cowboy hat. Alot of officers might wear a hat at say a formal dining in, or in the field for fun, but it IS NOT an authorized piece of equipment. Additionally, when... Tue, 14 Mar 2006 12:15:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47694 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47693 What did Sartre mean by, "Hell is other people"?<br /><br />This will be part of a much larger answer--so please don&#039;t rate it until I say I&#039;m finished :-) One of the fundemental tennants of Sartre&#039;s philosophy is one of taking responsibility for your actions. Essentially, a person should be willing to take the responsibility on for... Tue, 14 Mar 2006 12:12:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47693 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47690 Are the ideas of Clausewitz still relevant in the nuclear age?<br /><br />It looks like someone was watching Crimson Tide. Clauzewitz was considered obsolete during the standoff between the USA and the USSR. Why? Because the concept of deterence means that war in and of itself is no longer a political option between the two major players. For close to 50 years,... Tue, 14 Mar 2006 11:56:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47690 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47524 If the Bible is about justice, then why do so many people who are enthralled with it advocate injustice and oppression?<br /><br />I have two answers to your question: Firstanswer: What do you mean when you say justice? That word has changed in the 3 millenia since the first oral traditions of the stories, collectively known as the BIBLE were put down. If you read any books on the topic of biblical archeology, scholarly... Mon, 13 Mar 2006 08:04:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47524 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47153 How can you tell how far away gunfire is away between the flash and report?<br /><br />The answer to you question depends on they type of weapon you&#039;re dealing with. Its not necessarially applied to military weapons in a practical manner. Simply speaking the longer time between the first and the second, the farther away you are...The rule for thunder saying... Fri, 10 Mar 2006 13:57:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47153 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47043 Are there any words in the English language that are spelled without using a vowel?<br /><br />Why Thu, 09 Mar 2006 14:18:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47043 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47042 What word(s) are cried to hear an echo when people reach the top of mountains?<br /><br />I just prefer to burp..its quite a spectacular sight---the mountains, the canyons and then BUUUURP!!! Very refreshing Thu, 09 Mar 2006 14:17:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47042 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47041 Once, twice, thrice...what comes next?<br /><br />I do the same thing when I count out loud...one, two, three, another, another, another :-) Update as of 3/10/06: Yeah, but if I use and, I lose track and count and just start stuttering....and, and and and and..... Thu, 09 Mar 2006 14:16:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47041 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47040 They say you never forget how to ride a bicycle. Is the same true of riding a tricycle?<br /><br />Bicycle? I am still trying to remember how to walk after last night&#039;s happy hour... Thu, 09 Mar 2006 14:14:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47040 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47038 Where did I leave my car keys last night?<br /><br />A friend of mine always loses his keys---more often than not its after a night of drinking and debauchery when he&#039;s lying face down next to the curb with his pants and shorts around his ankles, and the keys are sticking in his butt ( someone&#039;s idea of a prank ) when you go to help him,... Thu, 09 Mar 2006 14:12:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47038 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47010 My boyfriend is being held under arrest as a crime suspect for a robbery. They can't find any evidence, so how long can they keep him in jail?<br /><br />Rule of thumb, 24 hours from the time he is brought in unless he is charged and processed for the crime. Once you&#039;re charged with a crime, an individual may be held until they are arraigned and bail arrangement are made/approved/disapproved. Thu, 09 Mar 2006 10:57:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47010 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46918 What is Kristy McNichol doing now?<br /><br />To add a little bit more information KM has decided to pretty much drop the acting because her BP disorder is aggrevated by it. She&#039;s currently teaching high school.... Wed, 08 Mar 2006 13:02:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46918 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46914 Shouldn't 'abbreviation' be a shorter word?<br /><br />IF U CN RD THS U CN WRT FR AB N GT GD RTNGS Or, on the other hand, you can just utter simple gutteral phrases such as NUUH--but if they&#039;re too short sometimes when I go to a restuarant someone will give me a remote control to the TV instead of a double cheeseburger with pickles,... Wed, 08 Mar 2006 12:51:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46914 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46913 Why does the other lane of traffic always seem to move faster?<br /><br />Its a plot....everyone else in the world but you is in on it. We&#039;re doing it to drive you mad......we&#039;re all out to get you...we&#039;re all communicating with Elvis about you. YOU CANNOT ESCAPE YOU CANNOT HIDE YOU WILL NEVER GET IN THE FASTER LANE...oh, we do sometimes tease you,... Wed, 08 Mar 2006 12:48:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46913 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46911 How do I kick my husband out of our apartment? He wants a divorce, but his name is on the lease.<br /><br />In the Good Old USA, the issue at hand is not one about paying the bills, but about the type of agreement involved and the rights of the parties under the laws of these agreements. The issues is not one of federal law, but of common law, which pretty much applies to all 50 states, except maybe... Wed, 08 Mar 2006 12:44:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46911 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46750 Knock knock, who's there? Ether. Ether who?<br /><br />Either Bunny.. Knock Knock. Who&#039;s there? More Ether. More Ether who? More ether bunnies. Knock Knock. Who&#039;s there? Cargo. Cargo who? Cargo by and killed ether bunnies. Knock Knock. Who&#039;s there? Boo. Boo Who? Don&#039;t cry next year there be more ether... Tue, 07 Mar 2006 09:52:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46750 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46637 Why did Moses wander in the desert for 40 years?<br /><br />Someone lost a quarter (From Totally Gross Jokes)--Hey you know who they were.... Mon, 06 Mar 2006 12:44:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46637 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46635 What would news headlines say if Samsung goes out of business?<br /><br />Samsungs books cooked by DeLiar&#039;s files for Chapter 13 Mon, 06 Mar 2006 12:37:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46635 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46633 Most mornings when I go to the bathroom, I will urinate and also have a bowel movement. But then a few minutes later I have another bowel movement. Why is that?<br /><br />Assuming you do not have IBS or any other type of intestinal disorder. When you wake up in the morning, and get out of bed, the various organs, or muscles of your body may not function at 100% efficiency for a period of time from several minutes to several hours to fully wake up. Some people,... Mon, 06 Mar 2006 12:21:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46633 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46632 How did she burn the right side of her face?<br /><br />They called back Mon, 06 Mar 2006 12:02:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46632 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46630 How did Helen Keller burn the left side of her face?<br /><br />She answered the waffle iron! Mon, 06 Mar 2006 12:01:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46630 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46627 How do you convert European sizes to US sizes?<br /><br />This is more of an observation as opposed to an exact answer to the question, but I would ask a further question: Does it really matter? After spending countless hours with various girlfriends/SO&#039;s while they were shopping for clothes at various stores and boutiques, I&#039;ve noticed... Mon, 06 Mar 2006 11:59:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46627 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46609 I received an e-mail from PayPal telling me that there has been fraudulent access to my account. I am not registered with PayPal at that e-mail address that was used. Is this a scam?<br /><br />I have gotten several messages over the last few years stating this. Interestingly enough, I&#039;ve never used PayPal and therefore don&#039;t have a PayPal account. I&#039;ve also gotten the same thing for my Ebay account along with e-mail collection notices written in broken English. I was... Mon, 06 Mar 2006 09:16:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46609 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46607 Is it rude to call someone's cell phone at a late hour to leave a voice message if you know they usually turn their ringer off?<br /><br />If you know for sure that a person turns their ringer of at a certain time, why would it matter what time of the night you call them? They would not hear the phone ring, and therefore it would not disturb them. If you&#039;re not disturbing them, then, how can it be rude? Mon, 06 Mar 2006 09:11:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46607 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46604 How many salutes in total exist today?<br /><br />You need to rephrase this question. What do you mean when you say salute? Guns, Ruffles and flourishers, hand salutes? There are many and many combinations Mon, 06 Mar 2006 08:55:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46604 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45725 My ex and I had a row, she grabbed my hand and bit it and would not let go. I hit her in the back of the head to get her off of me, does this make me an abuser?<br /><br />Depends on your state. In theory, both parties would go to jail because this would be considered a domestic dispute and they both attacked each other and lockup is mandatory in many states. In the wonderful state of Ma that I am now living, as odd as it may seem, the man would go to jail... Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:51:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45725 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45724 A person in my office has an ongoing infection and emits a putrid odor. She refuses to seek medical help. Workers get physically ill from the stench. What do we do?<br /><br />I have spent 18 years in Labor relations and managment from both sides of this exact issue. You may not like the answer, but this is the only correct legal answer for a manager. I been involved in this exact issue on the union side when it went to mediation as well as EEO. Managment does not... Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:43:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45724 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45722 What are the tax deduction limits for a normal trader as opposed to a professional trader?<br /><br />What do you mean normal trader as oppsed to professional trader? If by normal trader, meaning you&#039;re an individual using a service like E-trade to make your stock selections, then you have no deduction under IRS regulations for this except those you would normally have filing an individual... Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:09:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45722 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45294 I found a cat two days ago that had been hit by a car. She is eating and drinking a little and she purrs when I pick her up, but she is not pooping. What should I do?<br /><br />Get to a vet immediately. The previous posts are correct, but having had experience with this, she needs to have an x-ray done to see if there is gross bleeding. If the x-ray is unable to give you an answer, then you need to do either an ultra sound, or endoscopy to determine the extent of any... Wed, 22 Feb 2006 11:19:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45294 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45292 What percent is $1,000.00 of $3332.40?<br /><br />It is just a hair above 30% or 30.008402352% %=[(1000/3332/4)*100] Wed, 22 Feb 2006 11:09:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45292 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45291 If you have a condition that disqualifies you from military service, do you still have to register for the draft?<br /><br />The short answer to your question is: YES. The requirement to register for a draft is not related to military service. Registering for the draft is a legal requirement as opposed to enlisting in the military. Most people think of health conditions exempting them from military service---and... Wed, 22 Feb 2006 10:59:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45291 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45289 Which countries currently allow women to serve in full armed combat?<br /><br />It would depend on what you mean by combat. If, to use the American Army example, Combat Arms, then there are no women serving in the traditional combat arms branches which are Armor, Infantry and Artillery. QUALIFIER: There are no women branch qualified or MOS qualified serving in these arms... Wed, 22 Feb 2006 10:53:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45289 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45288 How much are people in the army reserves national guard paid?<br /><br />This would depend on your pay grade, and time in service and the number of drills or UTAs you are attending for the weekend. For each rank, there is a corresponding pay grade and each grade is paid a set amount per drill/or grouping of 4 drills.. The US ARMY Website has a link for all the pay... Wed, 22 Feb 2006 10:44:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45288 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45137 Where can I find a list of US Army members from WWII that received the Bronze Star, and the reasons for the citation?<br /><br />There are several places you can search. THe first place is the Dept of the Army website. A link to the Center for Military History. This link will get you to the information you are looking for. The next place would be the US Library of Congress for the Orders of Battle from WWII. The final... Tue, 21 Feb 2006 07:55:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45137 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45132 When meeting an officer in the open, how far away should you be before rendering the hand salute?<br /><br />FM 22-5 DNC gives the regulation for a hand salute, but the rule of thumb that is taught in basic training, ROTC, and generally used is typically &quot;hearing&quot; distance of the officer--which is defined as no less than a pace and a half or 3 steps; or if you are within the sight of the... Tue, 21 Feb 2006 07:47:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45132 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44727 Is it better to have your money or your health?<br /><br />As someone great once pointed out: I understand the point about health, but I think I&#039;ll take money first...Why? Well, can you seriously expect to go into a butcher shop and say to the man behind the counter...&quot;Look at my great tan!!!!&quot; or &quot; I never get Colds!!!!&quot; and... Fri, 17 Feb 2006 07:56:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44727 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44726 What would it have been like if the impressionists had been dentists?<br /><br />Vincent would have written Theo complaining about the lack of funds, having to work solely with dental floss and having to anesthesize a patient by reading them Dreiser.... Fri, 17 Feb 2006 07:52:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44726 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44660 I smoked weed every other day for a month but then stopped for 3 weeks. I work out everyday and I'm 6' 0" and 170 lbs. If I have a drug test in 24 hours, what are the chances that I will pass?<br /><br />The drug test WILL show that you have used, but depending on the drug test you take, it may also show diminished amounts consistent with not smoking for some time. But, if you were a heavy user, then that also will show. You have a limited chance of passing as the rate with which these... Thu, 16 Feb 2006 11:26:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44660 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44658 Is there any regulation that restricts soldiers from drinking in uniform?<br /><br />The Uniform code of MIlitary Justice has restrictions that would apply to drinking for the following: Title 10 USC Chapter 47 Section 912/912a Article 112a/b: Soldiers cannot drink or be under the influence of alcohol while on duty. Section 911 Article 111: Driving under the influence or... Thu, 16 Feb 2006 11:16:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44658 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44657 When a young man (or woman) is commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, should he be addressed as "2nd Lieutenant Smith", or just "Lieutenant Smith"? And should his mailing address reflect this change in rank?<br /><br />When addressing an LT, you just use the term Lieutenant, introductions at formal ceremonies always use the full rank of the individual---2Lt of 1Lt. Mailing addresses should use full rank Thu, 16 Feb 2006 11:04:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44657 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44656 Can military members address each other by their first name? What is the proper protocol?<br /><br />Depends on your rank: 1) Senior officers may address junior officers by their first names if they so choose, especially if they are in the senior&#039;s officer&#039;s chain of command. It is also acceptable to call them by their rank and surname or combine the two. At highly formal... Thu, 16 Feb 2006 11:02:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44656 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44654 When a civilian woman meets a Rear Admiral, should she stand to shake hands?<br /><br />It would depend on the circumstances of the meeting. Social convention for parties would apply in a party and for business meetings if you&#039;re meeting for business. Need more information on the question. I don&#039;t know if it is conducted any more, but when a person was commissioned in... Thu, 16 Feb 2006 10:52:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44654 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44653 Are military personnel required (or allowed) to salute while they are military prisoners?<br /><br />It would depend on the type of military prisioners you&#039;re talking about. With regards to POW&#039;s, the accepted custom has been for military POW&#039;s to salute the commanding officer of their facility when addressing him properly, but obeying the guards and lesser officers of the... Thu, 16 Feb 2006 10:51:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44653 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44652 Is there a way that an NCO can be promoted to a commissioned rank even if he or she does not possess a college degree?<br /><br />You have the right as an NCO to apply and be selected for Officer Candidate School in any arm (Army, Navy, Airforce) {Marines, while thought of a separate arm--the term branch applies within a service not between service are Naval Infantry by law}. Each branch within the arm has its rules and... Thu, 16 Feb 2006 10:47:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44652 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44651 When it comes to military ranks, who enters a vehicle first?<br /><br />As an Army officer, it depends...what type of vehicle are you talking about? The first people on a vehicle are its crew, then depending on the type of vehicle, or the ceremony, you make a determination. Thu, 16 Feb 2006 10:42:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44651 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44648 Why do public restrooms in the United States always have a gap between the door and the frame so that, unlike in other countries, the person using the toilet can be seen from outside?<br /><br />The quick answer is that in commercial establishments, bathrooms are not money makers, but rather can be a time and expense. Depending on your state and municipality, an organization need only provide facilities for its patrons ( if they provide processed, or served foods), that meet guidelines... Thu, 16 Feb 2006 10:28:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44648 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44646 As the 1980s are called the "Eighties" and the 1990s, the "Nineties", what are the 2000 to 2010 decades called?<br /><br />So far the popular term sociologists are calling it is &quot;THE NEW MELLINIUM&quot;. The names for the decade will change probably when we get to 2011... Thu, 16 Feb 2006 10:18:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44646 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44364 Is there a masculine equivalent for a woman's "makeover"?<br /><br />You question is alot like the term &quot;female priest&quot;. There can never be such an animal, as priest is a masculine term the proper English word term is priestess, which connotates female---but whatever sect within Christianity you belong to, find the term priestess very negative and... Tue, 14 Feb 2006 10:52:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44364 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44347 What happened to all the items that Iraqis looted in the time of American occupation?<br /><br />This is just a small start to a larger post but, in 1990 when the Kuwait was invaded, the Iraquis looted the city and loaded things onto trailers to head back into Iraq along their lines of communication. During the early air campaign when we were attacking these lines, some of the trucks were... Tue, 14 Feb 2006 07:43:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44347 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/43588 Are soldiers killed in action in Iraq sent home in flag-draped coffins with an honor guard or in body bags?<br /><br />All soldiers are sent home in body bags...then put in coffins and the flags are put on last..I saw enough of them done Tue, 07 Feb 2006 12:55:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/43588 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/43560 After anal sex with my boyfriend, I felt a sharp pain every few minutes in my lower stomach area. What could be wrong?<br /><br />Do you have this sharp pain every time you have anal sex with your boyfriend? The reason I ask this is because there is one thing that might be causing this. Our intestinal tracts eliminate waste 24 to 36 hours after we eat. You may have had a bowel movement prior to having sex, but there... Tue, 07 Feb 2006 08:03:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/43560