http://www.answerbag.com/profile/65295 New Answerbag answers from Darkling Tue, 29 May 2012 22:35:02 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 22:35:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3047041 How do I get the cats to stop scratching at my bedroom door? I don't like them in there when I'm sleeping.<br /><br />There are several things you could try: - Spray a citrus scent on and around the bedroom door. - Put tape donuts on the door. Not only will the sticky sensation discourage them, but if a piece comes off and stays attached to a paw, the struggle to get it off will be added incentive not to... Fri, 23 May 2008 00:29:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3047041 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3046959 Do you agree that the family cat is a scourge on wildlife such as young birds and what would you suggest to control the situation?<br /><br />I&#039;m not sure there is enough evidence for me to agree that cats are a scourge. They are excellent hunters, but require stealth to be successful. If you are concerned about your cat attacking the wildlife, attach a bell to his collar. My solution is to keep my cats inside. They won&#039;t... Fri, 23 May 2008 00:02:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3046959 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3046836 Do your farts smell like a Spring day?<br /><br />A spring day at the sewage treatment plant, perhaps. Thu, 22 May 2008 23:31:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3046836 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3030018 The Problem with feminism is that it does not distinguish between "sameness" and "Equality" ... who would agree that women can be equal in importance, etc. with men, but are actually quite different and play reciprocal roles to better perform as a team?<br /><br />The problem with &quot;feminism&quot; is that everyone has a different idea of what the word means and every single definition is going to piss someone off. Personally, I just want to have the freedom to pursue the things I am good at and love doing. None of those things involve cleaning or... Tue, 20 May 2008 23:26:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3030018 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2794554 What's your favorite kind of store?<br /><br />Book stores and craft stores are the ones that I need to be physically dragged out of. Computer stores follow closely behind. The mom and pop ones that have all sorts of odd little doodads and tools are the best. I also love import stores, particularly Asian ones. They&#039;re full of... Sun, 20 Apr 2008 12:49:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2794554 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2700256 Why won't my Samsung DVD-ROM SD-612 detect a blank CD-R disc?<br /><br />The &quot;RO&quot; in ROM stands for &quot;Read Only.&quot; The DVD drive you have will only read CDs and DVDs. It can&#039;t burn them and it doesn&#039;t know what to do when you put a CD-R in it. The only thing you can do is buy a new drive that has the ability to burn discs. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:47:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2700256 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2700217 I already have a Samsung DVD-ROM SD-612 drive, is there any way that I can (free) change so I can get one that will allow me to burn CD-Rs?<br /><br />Your best bet may be to offer a trade on craigslist.com or hope you get lucky on http://www.freecycle.org/ Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:40:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2700217 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2677282 Jodie 44 celebrated her three year Anniversary this month. Who will help send congratulations her way!! To one of our favorite AB members… Congratulations Jodie!!!<br /><br />Congratulations!!!!!! It&#039;s a good thing you found Answerbag all those years ago because I can&#039;t imagine you playing World of Warcraft ;) Sun, 06 Apr 2008 11:40:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2677282 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2609002 Saturday, March 29, is Andy777's four-year anniversary on Answerbag. Yes, that's right - four years!! Will you join in the celebration of this remarkable accomplishment by one of Answerbag's all-time most highly respected and well-liked members?<br /><br />Four years? That&#039;s almost as long as it&#039;s been since I promised to email you! Please accept the heartiest of congratulations from the laziest slug around :D Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:54:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2609002 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2413671 How do u take a cat to another city by car [maybe even w/o a cage]<br /><br />First, let me say, please don&#039;t take a cat in a vehicle without putting it in a carrier. Not only can it cause an accident as some other answers have mentioned, if you are in an accident, it will help protect your cat from harm. I take the added precaution of latching the seatbelt around... Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:00:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2413671 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2345091 Currently the only window I have open is IE but my comp is over running. It always seems to go funny when I log into my gmail account for some reason and and my CPU usage is 100% but I don't know why.. does anyone have any idea as to why this is? Thanks<br /><br />Well, first of all, I&#039;ve never been able to get Gmail to work well with IE. For that and security reasons, you should probably switch to Firefox http://www.mozilla.com/ It&#039;s also possible that you have a virus or some spyware jamming up the works. This site will guide you through... Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:40:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2345091 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2345046 Do you use the Standard Creepiness Rule (whereby you don't date under: ( (your age / 2) + 7) )?<br /><br />I can&#039;t say I officially use the Standard Creepiness Rule since I ascribed to the Decrepitude Corollary seven years ago. I don&#039;t date under: (my age*2). Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:19:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2345046 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2344927 Why do cats eat their own hairballs?<br /><br />I&#039;m not sure if you&#039;re referring to the first or second time around. Cats get hairballs by regularly grooming themselves. As they lick their fur, they swallow some of it. It can pass in their bowel movements or they throw it up. After they throw it up, it&#039;s anyone&#039;s... Sat, 23 Feb 2008 23:43:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2344927 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2341958 Do you think i should take my cats to a physic?<br /><br />No. Your cats will only think less of you for it. Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:22:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2341958 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2338526 Why don't atheists commit suicide? If life is accidental without meaning because it is purely by chance, why continue to lived with hope, dreams and desires if you are merely an accident without any purpose to existence? THIS IS NOT MEANT TO BE MALICIOUS.<br /><br />Just because I don&#039;t believe in some deity at the helm of my fate doesn&#039;t mean that my life is without purpose. It is often hope, dreams, and desires that make life worth living. Even though I find my reason for being outside the sphere of god, that doesn&#039;t mean my life is any... Sat, 23 Feb 2008 01:05:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2338526 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2336641 I can't afford a cat tree for my kitten so can I make her something fun to climb on?(It will go outside)<br /><br />If she nearly died outside once, you shouldn&#039;t risk letting her out again. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:20:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2336641 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2333476 My new kitten crys a lot when she's locked up in her cage at night, why? We can't let her loose without supervision because she'll climb on stuff or chew on electrical cords(by the way how do I stop this?)<br /><br />She&#039;s probably crying because she&#039;s lonely or bored. Try putting a clock in there with her. The ticking sounds like a heartbeat. Make sure there are a few toys in there too. To stop her from chewing on things that she isn&#039;t supposed to, go to the pet store and buy a spray... Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:43:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2333476 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2333373 How do I tell my cats that my lap isn't their steps to use to climb to the window?<br /><br />They won&#039;t stop using the labeeb xaman bridge unless you provide an alternate route and make your lap a less desirable option. You&#039;ll have to decide the best way to discourage them based on their personality. I got my one cat to stop pestering for food by scooping her up and holding... Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:21:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2333373 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2332543 Writing a book (fiction) 3 narrators all first person narrative. 1 narrator is in first person past tense the others are present tense, does this make sense ? Will readers be confused by this or do other authors do this and it's ok?<br /><br />I don&#039;t remember ever reading a book that was written this way. It will be very difficult to write since there will be very little distinction between the three voices. The only way I can think of to show the change in narrators and indicate which one is to start a new chapter and... Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:11:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2332543 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2332375 Help! I found my new kitten in my dogs house outside and she can't stand up! She won't stop shivering and her body temp is below normal. I can't afford vet bills and I don't want the kitten to suffer! Should I stop her misery? I NEED ANSWERS NOW!!!!!!<br /><br />Take her to the SPCA. They will provide veterinary care and find her a home that will love her just as much as you, but that can afford to care for her. I know she&#039;s special to you, but it&#039;s not the right time in your life for a pet if you can&#039;t afford essential care like this.... Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:09:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2332375 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2332357 What is the stupidest thing you have ever heard a crimminal did while comitting a crime?<br /><br />Tried to escape from the police in the woods at night while wearing sneakers that light up with every step. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:58:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2332357 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2332285 Have you ever read postsecret.blogspot.com or read one of the POST SECRET books? Of all the secrets you've read, which is your favorite?<br /><br />I read it every week and find it impossible to pick a favorite. There are some that speak to me, but they are all desperately important to the person that wrote them. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:19:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2332285 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1989462 Is there any way to stop the neighborhood cats using my yard as a litter box, im getting tired of my kids stepping in it when they are out playing.<br /><br />If the orange peels don&#039;t work, there are some other things you can try. There is a motion activated sprinkler you can buy http://www.wildlifecontrolsupplies.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Product_Code=WDCCRO102&amp;Category_Code=WDCDC01&amp;Store_Code=WDC001 You can also... Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:54:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1989462 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1987899 How can i stop my cat from licking and biting himself?<br /><br />It could be fleas or an allergy. Until you can get him to the vet, you can buy some bitter apple spray at the pet store. This tastes so bad to him that he won&#039;t lick it. Unfortunately, it&#039;s only a temporary solution because a cat that can&#039;t groom himself is a lot of work to take... Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:48:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1987899 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1984740 Is hell other people?<br /><br />Anyone that has been to a large, overpacked science fiction convention would vehemently say YES! Hell is also other people without deodorant. Fri, 04 Jan 2008 06:24:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1984740 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1984701 I just noticed last night that my 7 y/o cats left pupil isn't constricting in the light. And that pupil is round, not the shape of the other one. His eyes are green and the left one seems to have a tinge of orange in the iris. What co<br /><br />That could be a sign of head trauma. Call your vet IMMEDIATELY! Fri, 04 Jan 2008 06:14:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1984701 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1984692 Is there any particular book or series of books which you find particularly irritating/boring/ such-like?<br /><br />Anything written by R.L. Stine. When I was but a slip of a girl, my mom had me read some of them to make sure they weren&#039;t too scary for my younger brother. Nope, not too scary. Not too much plot either. At least he was able to recycle what little there was :P Fri, 04 Jan 2008 06:12:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1984692 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1981358 When I go to speakeasy.com it says that my download speed is 4896 KB/sec and my upload 491 KB/sec. What does this mean? I can't figure out from their explanation. It says that my numbers should be about equal...but I seem to be having no problem.<br /><br />Download speed is how fast data is coming into your computer. Upload speed is how fast data is going out of your computer. From the speeds you listed, I would guess that you have cable internet. Their system was made for sending data to the customer rather than the other direction. This is... Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:40:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1981358 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1970607 If I require any guests to my home to first knock, let me know they are coming in, and respect the rules of our house is that mean? If I lock my doors at night to prevent unlawful and illegal entry to my home does that make me "mean spirited"?<br /><br />Let me give you my perspective. I think that knocking is more for the protection of my guests than it is for me. I could be sitting around in stained underwear scooping macaroni and cheese into my mouth with my hand while watching midget porn. I could be squatting over a mirror using a razor... Tue, 01 Jan 2008 22:02:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1970607 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1966067 Is the HPV cancer vaccine company thinking that New Years Eve is a good opportunity to reach their target audience?<br /><br />Hey, nothing says New Years resolution to me like keeping the old cooter growth-free! Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:55:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1966067 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1942566 What do you think was the Best TV Show that used to air on the Sci Fi Channel?<br /><br />Stargate-SG1. Atlantis doesn&#039;t hold a candle to it. Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:05:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1942566 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1928781 Are you capable of loving two people at the same time?<br /><br />Assuming this question wasn&#039;t talking about loving in the physical sense, I&#039;m capable of loving lots of people at the same time. I love each one in a different way because there&#039;s something unique about him or her that makes them special to me. If it was talking about it in the... Tue, 25 Dec 2007 04:59:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1928781 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1928763 Does it really feel like christmas to you? It just feels like Tuesday December 25th to me :(<br /><br />I wish it felt like any other Tuesday since today is ripe for disappointment. Most of my family traditions have been tossed to the wayside this year. We can&#039;t open gifts at my grandmother&#039;s house because she died in April. We can&#039;t have dinner with the rest of the family because... Tue, 25 Dec 2007 04:49:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1928763 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1928698 Does your family open Christmas gifts before or after Breakfast?<br /><br />My family waits until after breakfast, but my brother and I are in our twenties now. We&#039;re patient, mature adults... Besides, the Legos aren&#039;t going anywhere and I&#039;ll have all day to play with them. Tue, 25 Dec 2007 04:18:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1928698 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1896715 I want to get a cat. But I want to make sure I have enough money to take care of it's medical needs. How much money should I have available incase of emergency.<br /><br />The amount you would spend on an emergency could vary wildly. I spent about $350 on treatment after my cat swallowed some ribbon. If a cat gets hit by a car, the expense can be quite high depending on how bad the damage is. Personally, I would have $500 set aside for feline emergencies. The... Wed, 19 Dec 2007 02:05:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1896715 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1896709 How do you know if you're an atheist?<br /><br />Go to the drugstore and buy a home atheism test. It should be in the heathen supplies aisle. Pee on the stick and wait two minutes. If it turns blue, you&#039;re an atheist!! If your drugstore doesn&#039;t have a home atheism test, you&#039;ll just have to think critically about religion... Wed, 19 Dec 2007 01:59:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1896709 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1813123 Need a couple of good seafood side dishes for Christmas Eve. Entre will be plank grilled salmon, but two or three additional things would be great. Any ideas?<br /><br />Thanks for letting me know about this, Sheryl. I don&#039;t mind sharing my secret recipe :) I make this every year for Christmas dinner and it is a family favorite. My brother even asked me to make a whole batch just for him so he wouldn&#039;t have to share! Cioppino 1/4 cup butter ... Mon, 03 Dec 2007 23:47:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1813123 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1794625 If you read Edgar Alan Poe, what do you like about his writing?<br /><br />I love the cadence and descriptive qualities of his writing. I also really enjoy the dark settings and dreary moods. He was a tortured man, but DAMN could he write! Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:19:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1794625 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1789909 I'm going on a 10 hour car ride. What type of snacks can I pack?<br /><br />My general guidelines for car snacks is that they can&#039;t be messy in any way (there&#039;s nothing worse than trying to hold the steering wheel with greasy fingers) and I have to be able to eat them without taking my eyes off the road that much. I like to take almonds, celery and carrot... Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:58:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1789909 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1723741 Were you born atheist/religious, or did you become it later on in life by free will?<br /><br />I was raised Catholic and began to question it in my early to mid teens. By my early twenties, I had moved from Catholicism, through agnosticism, to atheism. Sat, 17 Nov 2007 22:56:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1723741 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1711441 Do you prefer to buy books at Amazon.com or a brick and mortar bookstore like Barnes and Noble? Why?<br /><br />Each has its own benefits. I shop at a bricks and mortar store for the atmosphere and the ability to browse. I also like the instant gratification of going there and coming out with the book I want. I buy from Amazon when I can&#039;t find a book in the store and can purchase several items... Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:05:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1711441 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1711347 My kitten often tries to snuggle in my hair. Why would she do this?<br /><br />She goes for your hair because it reminds her of snuggling with her mother. Unless she&#039;s a hairless cat. Then she&#039;s just jealous and cold. Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:42:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1711347 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1702685 Do you ever feel that your cat is looking down it's nose at you?<br /><br />Not particularly. Sometimes she treats me like I&#039;m her kitten, but that&#039;s only fair since I treat her like my baby. I draw the line at letting her pick me up by my scruff and carry me around, though. Wed, 14 Nov 2007 04:17:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1702685 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1662458 What causes UTI in cats..crystal blockage?..once they have it can it be cured?..what are the chances if so!?.is my other cat moarning the loss of her brother!?.. I can't look at her without getting upset.<br /><br />An imbalance in the PH of a cat&#039;s urine can create the crystals that cause urinary tract infections. It can also be caused by bacteria. There are several medications that can treat them, but in more severe cases, surgery may be required to remove the blockage. The chances of recovery... Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:13:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1662458 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1661827 Hello. i have a kitten who has been checked at the vet and even given medicine to clear things up. but he has a small amount of blood in his stool (which is loose) and he always leaves little stains around the house from his bottom! help please. thanks.<br /><br />Give your vet&#039;s office a call and tell them about this. You may have to take him back in. Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:04:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1661827 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1661808 Hello i took in 2 homeless cats she had her 1st litter, out of the 4 we kept 2. she has had another litter and they are 1 month old and have eye buggers my 2 older cats now are sneezing and have eye buggers and they have a hard time breathing.<br /><br />It sounds like an upper respiratory infection or some other nasty bug is running rampant through your household. All of those cats need to see the vet. The kittens are very young and may die without treatment. May I also suggest getting them all fixed once they recover :) Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:59:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1661808 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1661660 I just got an 8 week old kitten. The previous owner said he was potty trained, but he's failed to use the litter box. All he does is play in it. I also see no evidence of him going potty anywhere else.<br /><br />Not to be a jerk, but are you sure? Does he go outside at all? Could he be going where you wouldn&#039;t necessarily see it? If he isn&#039;t urinating or defecating, you need to get him to the vet IMMEDIATELY!!!!! An obstruction is life threatening and needs treatment urgently. If... Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:39:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1661660 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1661590 II have a 12 year old Himalayon Persian. He consumes a great deal of water. He only consumes dry food. Is this normal?<br /><br />If he has always consumed a great deal of water, then its normal for him. Imagine how much you would drink if the only thing you had to eat was dry cereal! If he has started drinking more than he used to, it&#039;s time for a visit to the vet. Excessive thirst could indicate a medical... Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:24:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1661590 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1645213 Is it un-American to be an atheist or an agnostic?<br /><br />People came to America to escape religious persecution and this country was founded on the freedom to worship (or not worship) as each person sees fit. It doesn&#039;t seem un-American to me at all. EDIT: To the person that rated this down - I&#039;m interested in how you disagree with my... Sun, 04 Nov 2007 10:09:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1645213 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1621880 My cat is always desperately trying to get outside. I let him out the other day, and he didn't come back. Any tips on how to find him?<br /><br />Put bowls of water and his favorite food outside. Keep an eye on them, particularly at dusk and dawn to see if he comes back for a meal. Make signs and post them around the neighborhood. Check with the animal shelters in the area to see if anyone turned him in. Good luck! I hope you... Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:37:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1621880 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1615455 My kitty is long haired. He HATES to have his belly touched (and wakes up from deep sleep), but his fur is looking a little scraggly. I don't want to cause him undue distress, but I don't want him to be unkempt, either. What to do?<br /><br />Take him to a groomer. They are used to gently dealing with uncooperative, pissed off animals. You can get him washed and brushed, trimmed, or shaved. They can also do a hygiene shave where the fur on his butt is cut shorter so he doesn&#039;t get feces stuck in it. This is a win-win... Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:37:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1615455 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1614872 If you were in the Harry Potter books would you be in Dumbledores Army or a Death Eater?<br /><br />DA all the way. I find no joy in harming others. Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:46:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1614872 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1614859 Is Voldemort really evil, or is it a prejudice against mud-bloods, and he really is otherwise nice?<br /><br />I think he ended up evil and twisted. I wonder if he truly started out that way, or was hustled down that path by the damage caused by splitting his soul up so many times. Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:44:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1614859 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1611168 Why does my super-cool tuxedo cat, Jonsey, insist on placing himself between my arms and my keyboard... or butting his head through my open newspaper in the morning... or begging for the last marshmallow & spoonful of milk in my Lucky Charms?<br /><br />Because he thinks you&#039;re super-cool, too. Well, that and he&#039;s after yer&#039; Lucky Charms! Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:33:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1611168 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1610146 If christians have funerals at churchs, where do athiest have funerals at?<br /><br />Wherever will make my family the most comfortable. I won&#039;t be in any state to care. Mon, 29 Oct 2007 23:36:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1610146 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1597628 What's the absolute worst book you were forced to read in high school?<br /><br />A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce. Stream of consciousness writing can slip into an irreversible coma for all I care :P Sat, 27 Oct 2007 16:44:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1597628 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1586935 Do you kiss your cat?<br /><br />Yeah, but he uses too much tongue. Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:21:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1586935 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1586375 Have you ever eaten fried baloney?<br /><br />My roommate made it for me one time. I didn&#039;t find the taste as novel as the presentation. She called them Pac-men and sliced each piece from the middle out to the edge. When cooked, it shrunk a bit and the &quot;mouth&quot; opened. Image source: ... Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:28:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1586375 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1585787 I'm a beginning sushi fanatic and want to progress onto other types than just the "safe" California Roll...any sugguestions for new kinds to try?<br /><br />You can go another step up before you start hitting the hard stuff. I always liked nigiri better than rolls so that&#039;s what I will recommend. All of the following are cooked, but require a little more fortitude than a California Roll: Unagi - Yes, it&#039;s eel. Yes, it&#039;s cooked.... Thu, 25 Oct 2007 17:59:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1585787 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1573545 My cat is very jittery/jumpy/sensitive, and when I have to discipline him (i.e. I find him on the kitchen table) he just can't take it (will go into hiding for 12+ hours). I'd just like him to stop getting on the table and feel safe. Please help.<br /><br />The best thing you can do is discipline him without you being there so he doesn&#039;t get scared of you. At most hardware stores, they have rolls of plastic carpet protector mats. The kind you need to get has tiny spikes on the bottom to keep it from slipping. Buy enough to cover the table.... Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:48:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1573545 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1573494 What kinds of non-verbal gestures can I use to communicate with my cat? I give him lots of kisses and scritches on the head, but I have a feeling he would like some more enlightening 'conversation'. :3<br /><br />There are a couple different ways that I do this with my cats and it&#039;s different for each one. My girl loves it when I headbutt her. Cats rub the side of their face along the side of another cat&#039;s face to show affection. Bumping foreheads not only shows affection, but shows that... Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:38:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1573494 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1571693 I have two kittens and the first one we got potty trained right away and the new kitty we just got was doing fine the first two days and now he has diarhea and goes in corners all over the house he will pee in there but not poo? what do i do?<br /><br />Take him to the vet. Diarrhea in a young kitten can be dangerous because it can dehydrate him quickly. Make sure you tell the vet about anything you think the kitten may have eaten. Houseplants, people food, and any number of other dangerous substances like cleansers can make a cat ill if he... Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:19:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1571693 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1555701 Please describe the appearance and attitude of your very first cat.<br /><br />My very first cat has been dead for a decade now. She was a gray striped kitty with a creamy spotted tummy and opalescent whiskers. She was unbelievably soft and silky. She was also a crazy, evil bitch. Even though I still bear scars from her, I love her to bits. Sat, 20 Oct 2007 12:08:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1555701 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1555597 What has NOT had a "for dummies" book written about it? (humor please)<br /><br />Pituitary Excision for Dummies A brain surgery reference for the rest of us! Sat, 20 Oct 2007 11:48:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1555597 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1552811 What does it mean when a cat smells like cat litter?<br /><br />That there is a fresh, juicy pile waiting to be scooped! My cats always smell like litter after they defecate. It doesn&#039;t mean the box is dirty. When a cat digs vigorously, it stirs up the clay dust. This sticks to his fur and he will smell like cat litter. Fri, 19 Oct 2007 19:58:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1552811 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1552443 Do you own a coffee table book? If you do, what is it about?<br /><br />Yup. It&#039;s called The Complete Cats in the Sun by Hans Silvester. It has beautiful pictures of cats. Fri, 19 Oct 2007 18:37:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1552443 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1552124 Would you rather be Kirk or Spock?<br /><br />Choosing Kirk would be highly illogical &lt;quirked eyebrow&gt; Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:17:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1552124 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1525516 The kitty litter I just bought says "Not for human consumption". Is this really necessary?<br /><br />Well, I must admit that I have been tempted a time or two. I&#039;ve always wondered what tootsie rolls with sprinkles on them tasted like. Fortunately, that warning on the box held me back. Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:58:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1525516 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1525504 Has anyone read or even heard of "The Thomas Covenant" series of adult fantasies?<br /><br />A friend of mine recommended it highly, but I haven&#039;t gotten around to reading it yet. Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:54:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1525504 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1502073 I (idne) am leaving Saturday to go on vacation and I won't be online for several days. Have you made plans for how you will cope with my absence?<br /><br />&lt;running around like my hair is on fire&gt; NO PLANS!!! I DIDN&#039;T MAKE ANY PLANS!!! &lt;throwing my hands in the air and wailing&gt; &lt;hyperventilating&gt; &lt;rummaging around for a paper bag&gt; &lt;lots of crinkly breathing&gt; Saturday... I have till Saturday to think of... Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:02:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1502073 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1498615 Everyone I know hates to eat turnips, except me? I can make a meal out of them. How about you?<br /><br />I love turnips! I may not make a meal out of nothing but turnips, but I sure can make a good meal with them! Here are two of my favorite turnip recipes. Turnip French Fries Chop a large turnip into french-fry strips and (if you wish) lightly coat with oil. I prefer olive oil. Place on a... Tue, 09 Oct 2007 10:26:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1498615 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1445421 Woot ShoppingSheryl just made SAGE! Anyone want to wish her the best in her Sagedom?<br /><br />I DO! I DO! Whooo!! Go Sheryl, you answering machine! Leave a comment after the beep. Beep! Fri, 28 Sep 2007 21:15:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1445421 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1443641 Do you like to read in bed?<br /><br />Absolutely! There&#039;s nothing better than snuggling under the covers with a good book. It isn&#039;t long before a kitty comes along to curl up against me. I hold the book with one hand and rub silky fur with the other. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:05:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1443641 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1440047 I go a new baby kitty, my female {9mo} keeps grabbing him by the neck, walks over to the toilet, jumps up & drops him in the bowl! Do you think she is trying to kill him?<br /><br />Kill him? No. Tell him she thinks he&#039;s an obnoxious turd? Quite probably! Stopping her from doing it sounds like it will be quite the trick. If keeping the lid down or keeping the bathroom door closed aren&#039;t options, you may want to try spraying orange scented cleanser or air... Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:49:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1440047 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1432581 Would you date a man 30 years older than you?<br /><br />If you&#039;d asked me seven years and one month ago, I would have said, &quot;Hell no!!&quot; and made retching noises. Seven years ago I met a really great guy who is 30 years older than me. We immediately clicked. I was very mature for my age and he was very immature for his. We shared a... Wed, 26 Sep 2007 11:13:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1432581 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1432245 Is there a insect you really like?If so what are your reasons for liking it?<br /><br />I love lightning bugs. They are harmless and beautiful to look at. There&#039;s nothing I like better on a summer evening than watching a field of fireflies winking their phosphorescent messages to each other. Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:04:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1432245 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1432215 Can you remain friends with a ex??and more so would you want to?<br /><br />I&#039;m still friends with three out of the six exes I have. My current boyfriend is friends with them, too. I am a firm believer in romantic relationships that are based on strong friendships. Once the romantic part of the relationship is over, the friendship remains. Breaking up still... Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:58:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1432215 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1432104 How can i enjoy giving a blow job i dont like the way the semen feels in my mouth,but i want to please my man?<br /><br />They make flavored dental dams and condoms. You won&#039;t have to feel semen in your mouth and you won&#039;t have to deal with an awful latex taste. Here&#039;s one site I found that sells them http://www.condomdepot.com/product/catalog.cfm/nid/207 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:35:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1432104 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1432054 What have you done today you regret?<br /><br />Get out of bed! Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:23:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1432054 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1432033 I want castrated,why cant i just go to a doctor and get it done?<br /><br />There are two ways I can interpret your question. The first is that you want to be castrated, but haven&#039;t been able to bring yourself to go get it done. The second is that you haven&#039;t been able to find a doctor willing to do it. If it&#039;s the first interpretation, it&#039;s a... Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:20:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1432033 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1422784 My 3 year old female cat has started a new behaviour and I'm wondering if anyone knows what it means. She will rub against my legs and then put her back paw on my foot and stand there for a few minutes. Sometimes she'll just lay down on<br /><br />Rubbing is the way cats leave their scent. She is marking you as her property. She may have started this behavior if you recently got a new family member (cat or human). She is telling the newcomer that you are HER pet human. I&#039;m not sure why she would be standing on your foot other... Mon, 24 Sep 2007 13:53:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1422784 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1347636 Why is my cats eye watering and has puss coming out of it. Could it be a cold or has our new kitten scratched it.<br /><br />The why isn&#039;t as important as getting that cat to a vet immediately! Pus is a sign of infection. If it goes untreated, your cat may lose her vision or her eye. Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:00:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1347636 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1343114 Orson Scott Card, author. Primarily science fiction. Can you name any of his books? No Googling! One per customer, please.<br /><br />Wyrms. Sun, 09 Sep 2007 13:28:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1343114 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1334950 If there is no God, why do humans have the capacity to love? No other animal has that ability. There is no obvious evolutionary benefit. We not only have the capacity to love, we crave it. Why do you think that is?<br /><br />First, I can only assume that you have never had a pet. I know my cat loves me because of the affection and care she gives me. She grooms me and cuddles with me. If I&#039;m sick, she will sleep on the bed with me until I&#039;m better. Even if you aren&#039;t willing to accept her behavior... Fri, 07 Sep 2007 21:19:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1334950 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1297269 Why are pay washers and dryers only made to take quarters? Parking meters I understand, it's a scam to give tickets...but washers and dryers?<br /><br />My best guess is that they want to make the coin accepting mechanism as simple as possible to keep the cost of it down. After paying for the machines, electricity, maintenance, and renting the space, I can&#039;t imagine that laundromats are big revenue producers. Thu, 30 Aug 2007 22:44:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1297269 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1258726 If everyone poops, why is it so embarrassing to poop in public bathrooms?<br /><br />Because it takes pooping from a private abstraction to a public odoriferous, buttock-splashed reality. It&#039;s like thinking about your parents having sex. You know they had to do it at least once for every child they had, but your mind wants to skitter away from the whole subject as... Wed, 22 Aug 2007 21:00:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1258726 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1258675 What's your favorite online game and why?<br /><br />I don&#039;t know about favorite, but these are what I&#039;m playing now: http://www.travian.com/ http://www.battlemaster.org/ Wed, 22 Aug 2007 20:45:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1258675 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1258611 Can I arrange my answers on the profiles in order of rating/ number of comments? I have a theory that shorter more "top of your head" answers get more attention than longer more informative (and dare I say interesting) ones and I'd like to test this.<br /><br />You can arrange your answers by rating, but not by the number of comments. To do this, go to your answer list. Click on &quot;Pts&quot; at the top of the right hand column to get your answers listed from lowest number of points to highest. Click it again to reverse the ranking from highest... Wed, 22 Aug 2007 20:26:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1258611 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1257824 What do you think of Russian Marina Bay's law suit against NASA?<br /><br />I think she&#039;s the next thing that NASA should crash into a comet. Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:18:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1257824 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1253671 My male cat is around 2 years old and just recently has started sitting in the bathtub and laundry sink. Should I be concerned?<br /><br />No, my male cat sits in the tub for fun. He loves peeking around the shower curtain and playing with the water. BUT!!! If this change in behavior is accompanied by other symptoms, it could be time for a vet visit. Is he still eating and drinking well? Still sleeping on the same schedule?... Tue, 21 Aug 2007 20:31:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1253671 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1246775 Does anyone else find the sound of Alan Alda's voice strangely infuriating?<br /><br />Not a bit. I love watching him in Scientific American Frontiers on PBS. He comes off like a really great guy and he has a wonderful sense of humor. Now, I&#039;ve heard that Kelsey Grammar is a dick. Don&#039;t let one performance ruin the rest of a stellar career for you. Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:32:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1246775 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1246672 After I sneeze, my cat meows or mumbles something. I'd like to think she's telling me "Gesundheit", but could there be another reason?<br /><br />My cats do that too, but I always chalked it up to mimicry because I always say &quot;bless you&quot; after they sneeze. Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:02:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1246672 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1235471 What is the saddest break up song you know?<br /><br />Pain in Any Language by Apollo 440 The score is beautifully melancholy, but the lyrics have a little bite to them. I&#039;m gonna love you till you love me then no more You&#039;re gonna need me like I need you right now I&#039;m gonna screw you for all you&#039;re worth and no more ... Fri, 17 Aug 2007 22:32:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1235471 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1233454 My parents have been dog-sitting for us while we moved out of state. I planned to fly our dog to our new home once settled in, but since then my parents have both been sick and have become very attached to the dog. Should I let them keep her?<br /><br />You have to consider several things: Can you live with only visiting her when you see your parents? Can she live with only seeing you when you visit your parents? Can your parents afford to care for her? Can your parents care for her properly with their ill health? Is flying her to your... Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:01:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1233454 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1233251 I've recently been tempted to buy a Mamas & the Papas record. Why do I feel so dirty?<br /><br />Ok, this is an emergency situation! You need put your head between your knees and breathe deeply. Once the temptation dies down a little, pick up the phone and dial 1-800-NO-2-PARENTS. One of the counselors there will talk you through this difficult time. We all have weak moments in our... Fri, 17 Aug 2007 13:20:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1233251 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1230944 My darling Hannah (my cat) died of FeLV in September. I have new cats but every once in a while when I see her picture I cry. Am I weird to still be grieving?<br /><br />Grieving is a very personal process. There are some unhealthy ways to do it, but it doesn&#039;t sound like you have that problem. Honor her memory and cry if you feel like it. There&#039;s nothing weird about it. I&#039;m sorry you had to lose her so soon. I know I&#039;m going to be an... Thu, 16 Aug 2007 23:50:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1230944 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1230895 My cat ate a hair tie this morning...the vet said it should pass, but if it doesn't it would require surgery...anyone else been through this with their cat?<br /><br />My cat, Jareth, had what we call &quot;The Ribbon Incident&quot; a couple years ago. Some ribbon from a party had gotten shoved to the back of a table and forgotten. My first sign of trouble was some very festive vomit. He started throwing up repeatedly with pieces of yellow ribbon in it. I... Thu, 16 Aug 2007 23:28:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1230895 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1230465 After a foot injury, I am losing the nail on my big toe. Today, I showed my husband how the nail is coming loose, and he ran screaming and flailing like a girl through the house... How should I feel about his reaction?<br /><br />Well, I would feel exasperated. I think it would also provoke my devilish side. If my boyfriend reacted that way, I would shriek &quot;NANCY!!&quot; while chasing him down and brandishing my franken-toe at him. Later, I would feel slightly guilty about my part in it... Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:57:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1230465 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1230429 I just got Internet hooked up in my new apartment (No more huddling in a darkened corner of the public library to Answerbag! Yippee!) How shall I celebrate my new-found freedom?<br /><br />You can go huddle in a darkened corner of the public library and look at porn like normal weirdos! Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:45:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1230429 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1230402 Why do people go on shows like "What Not To Wear", and get embarassed and say they know they look like crap, but then get an arrogant attitude and pick out what still makes them look bad? Didn't they "get" it? That's the point of the show!<br /><br />I&#039;ve seen episodes where the fashion victim followed the rules from the outset. Stacy and Clinton seemed very relieved. I think a lot of the conflict comes from the fact that it&#039;s easy to say you&#039;re going to change, but it&#039;s much harder to actually do it. Cognitively,... Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:39:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1230402