http://www.answerbag.com/profile/70199 New Answerbag questions from American-In-Training Wed, 30 May 2012 05:15:28 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 05:15:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2654876 With modern production techniques available, do we really still need laces on football balls? Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:13:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2654876 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2648952 If you've had children, do you really know why you had them? Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:16:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2648952 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2595970 My personal info has been removed from personal data sites, but the Google results are still coming up months afterwards. What can I do? Sun, 16 Oct 2011 22:23:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2595970 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2595225 After a safety, why does the team who got the 2 points get the ball back? Sat, 15 Oct 2011 16:47:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2595225 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2590686 What transformation happens to Evie after the fake jail scenes & after she becomes highly scared and panicky? Sat, 08 Oct 2011 14:31:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2590686 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2540208 Do you think big bands, e.g. Pink Floyd, understand their standing/appeal in their fans' minds and hearts and if so, how? Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:03:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2540208 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2512548 What are the initial & regular costs of a good & fast consumer shopping site? I also need consulting. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 08:37:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2512548 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2491020 Why is Michael Schumacher's name abbreviated to MSC when all other driver names have the 1st 3 letters of their last name abbreviated? Wed, 04 May 2011 17:14:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2491020 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2489705 Is there some software available that can create multiple variants (colours, size, shape, typefaces) of any typed text? Its for a logo. Tue, 03 May 2011 03:54:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2489705 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2485623 If I register a company name, is it only registered in the state I register it in or is it registered in the whole of the USA? Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:22:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2485623 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2479573 How can I find the top-level size of a particular market sector (e.g. home-wares in the USA) & without paying for this info? Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:31:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2479573 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2474751 Why do I need a mortgage broker? Can't I just go direct to mortgage lenders? What's the benefit of a broker? Can they be 100% trusted? Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:06:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2474751 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2473713 Is it a pre-requisite for successful techie guys to have Kermit the Frog-like voices (Gates, Brin, Page...) Mon, 11 Apr 2011 04:44:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2473713 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2467097 Is there a *totally* free pre-loaded "credit" card that I can top up via Paypal? This would be for online use only Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:10:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2467097 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2433060 Why are gas retailers allowed to charge a fraction of a cent for gas prices? No-one else has this strange practice. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 04:08:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2433060 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2431767 I have a web shopping idea. I have no programming/coding skills. How realistic is it for me to learn and do this myself? Sun, 20 Feb 2011 12:00:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2431767 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2405715 With what assets has China lent massive amounts of money & acquired colossal reserves of natural resources while being a communist country? Tue, 18 Jan 2011 02:31:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2405715 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2401102 If a debt is settled for less than the debt owed, what tax will be due on the forgiven amount? Is a there a formula? Thu, 13 Jan 2011 18:35:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2401102 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2400786 Are all laptops (inc. Macs) able to be use electrical power in any country & so I just buy a power cable for the country I go to? Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:45:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2400786 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2397384 Are legal business entities determined state-wide only or across the USA? Can 2 exact same legal names exist in 2 or more states or not? Tue, 11 Jan 2011 06:15:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2397384 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2392360 How flexible is DirecTV to giving a 2nd deal after the 1st one? I misunderstood the deal & now I have to pay $59 that I can't. Fri, 07 Jan 2011 16:01:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2392360 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2392346 I don't understand the ESPN program Around The Horn. Can you tell me what its about and what is happening in the show? Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:47:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2392346 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2388731 I don't want children or to adopt any. Do you think that ultimately, the vast majority of women won't stay with me for this reason? Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:05:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2388731 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2388254 Is it really better to have people blowing leaves around? Would it not be better for them to be collecting them instead? Mon, 03 Jan 2011 08:22:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2388254 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2384652 I get the feeling that lots of people have stopped using ebay. If this is true, where are they selling stuff in auction format now? Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:36:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2384652 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2383851 Why is there such a big difference in price between a 64BG flash drive and a 64GB external drive? Is the technology not the same? Wed, 29 Dec 2010 20:23:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2383851 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2378901 Can I import email folders and their contents from Yahoo to GMX? Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:14:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2378901 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2371829 I am astonished that the Vikings stadium roof is made of nylon fabric!! Aren't dome roofs solid? Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:08:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2371829 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2370444 Why was is necessary for Elizabeth Edwards to have her funeral in the pubic gaze and televised? Sun, 12 Dec 2010 11:54:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2370444 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2364088 Do you know of any magazines or websites that are aimed at airline crew & that accept advertising for rental property? Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:44:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2364088 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2362952 Why does the West Bank have this name when it is located on the eastern side of Israel? Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:25:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2362952 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2350338 I have a few business ideas. How do I know or how can find out if I have what it takes to run a successful business? Sat, 13 Nov 2010 07:47:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2350338 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2348712 I had to step on a cockroach to kill it. How should I clean my shoe to get rid of any diseases, etc? Thu, 11 Nov 2010 03:45:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2348712 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2343235 Have a Directv HD dish & a HD TV. To get HD, do J just need to buy a HD box & then connect the cables or is there more to it? Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:06:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2343235 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2342100 Why doesn't the makeup of the senate reflect the makeup of the house and vice versa? Wed, 03 Nov 2010 05:50:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2342100 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2340647 I am now fed up with Yahoo's constant problems & slowness of their web mail service. Is there a good web alternative (not Hotmail)? Mon, 01 Nov 2010 09:30:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2340647 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2339791 Is there a site that shows the All-time Win-Loss-Draw record between any 2 NFL teams? Sun, 31 Oct 2010 07:32:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2339791 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2339358 Why is there a plain "N" on Nebraska's football team helmets when the college have a proper "N" logo? Sat, 30 Oct 2010 13:25:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2339358 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2335909 Isn't it bad English to say "I approve this message"? Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:21:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2335909 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2335877 Why do people keep including Bill Clinton in more and more publicity-attracting causes/stages & why can't he just step aside for others? Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:02:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2335877 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2335054 Are the yards that "achieved" before the line of scrimmage but which don't count in football games, registered/recorded by anyone? Sun, 24 Oct 2010 06:45:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2335054 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2332988 What does "Around The Horn" mean as in the TV show in ESPN? Thu, 21 Oct 2010 04:13:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2332988 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2323005 Is it really possible for adults to have long-term, successful, healthy, unmarried & non-exclusive relationships? Wed, 06 Oct 2010 10:11:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2323005 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2322914 Why does the weather in NC change quite quickly? A week ago, it was in the 90's. Now, its about 65-68 and 49 overnight. Wed, 06 Oct 2010 06:34:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2322914 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2321596 Would anything happen in/to our society if all women only wore flat shoes and if so, what do you think would happen? Mon, 04 Oct 2010 06:34:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2321596 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2319934 There are some cities in Germany with "am Main" added to their names. What does this mean and is it part these cities official name? Fri, 01 Oct 2010 06:26:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2319934 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2319916 Is there a DVR machine that I can buy and record from satellite TV but without having to pay a monthly subscription (not DVD recording)? Fri, 01 Oct 2010 05:34:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2319916 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2319886 Is there evidence that business names beginning with certain letters (A, S, etc) have a greater success than others? If so, pls give a link. Fri, 01 Oct 2010 04:14:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2319886 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2312984 How the hell did Pelosi get a job as the Speaker when she can't string an intelligent sentence together that has more than 6 words? Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:40:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2312984 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2311569 What criteria is used when a city looks at having traditional mailboxes outside home or letterboxes in doors? Sat, 18 Sep 2010 14:26:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2311569 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2311566 How do Colleges come up with their Nicknames? Sat, 18 Sep 2010 14:19:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2311566 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2309290 What is really worth the money & effort spent by Google to develop Google Instant, just to save us from pressing the enter key? Wed, 15 Sep 2010 04:18:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2309290 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2307987 Why or how did washing dishes by hand come to be known as "washing up"? Why "up"? Mon, 13 Sep 2010 06:29:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2307987 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2292407 When abbreviating month names, why is September spelled Sept instead of Sep? Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:38:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2292407 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2292404 What's the point of eco toilets? I have to flush twice every time which seems to defeat the point. I used to flush once in my old home. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:35:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2292404 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2292391 If you have children, do you know why you had them? Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:30:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2292391 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2289715 How did that twit thing determine 140 characters as the limit for messages? Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:47:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2289715 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2277764 How (& by whom) was the American Football season determined to take place during Fall & Winter, & with Baseball when it is? Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:36:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2277764 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2260972 Is there a website that lists the VAT numbers for companies in Europe? Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:42:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2260972 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/idiotictime-wastingdufus-questions-asked-ab-asked-same_2252925 Do you think there are more idiotic/time wasting/dufus questions asked on AB than are asked elsewhere or about the same? Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:16:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/idiotictime-wastingdufus-questions-asked-ab-asked-same_2252925 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2250722 Do you know a place that sells a container that is good for washing powder & maybe has a spout to dispense it, like for fabric softener? Sat, 24 Jul 2010 09:32:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2250722 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2247304 Have moved house, fitted new TV aerial cable fitted (white 50ft cable) & re-tuned but there's no signal - is aerial the only problem? Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:22:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2247304 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2230823 Who's Pete in "For Pete's sake"? Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:51:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2230823 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2229669 What's the origin of "dude"? Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:03:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2229669 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2194015 Do you know where I can get a cease & desist letter/template for a dead person who was a co-signer on a loan? Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:09:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2194015 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2149114 I am looking for cooked ham & turkey that is free of sugar, honey, dextrose & other sugars. Do you know anyone who makes these? Fri, 18 Jun 2010 05:35:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2149114 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2137379 Can I rent a decent video camera? I only need it for a couple of hours to record my apartment after we've cleaned up and left? Sun, 13 Jun 2010 06:55:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2137379 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2126088 What is meant by "Give it up" before people applaud someone? What are we giving up Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:24:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2126088 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2126084 How did the non-word "anyways" start to be used instead of 'anyway"? I've heard educated, well spoken people speak like this. Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:22:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2126084 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2097026 Is there a single source to find out how Football players (not Soccer) chose their jersey numbers? Fri, 28 May 2010 13:54:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2097026 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2087531 How were USA area phone codes determined/assigned? Tue, 25 May 2010 04:49:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2087531 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2087530 How were country calling codes assigned to each country? Tue, 25 May 2010 04:48:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2087530 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2071520 Why can't a home rental agency give me a copy of my credit report, which they obtained & I paid an application fee. Tue, 18 May 2010 12:19:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2071520 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2040738 Can keylogger software detect text that is pasted into username/password fields? Sat, 01 May 2010 07:37:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2040738 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2039022 Why does a property management agency need to know details of my car on an application form for a rental home? Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:41:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2039022 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1985251 Which cities/regions in the USA are the main centers for the music industry? Sun, 04 Apr 2010 08:47:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1985251 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1977802 How can I find a lawyer in the US to just verify my identity for a lawyer overseas? I've been quoted $200 which seems a lot. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:50:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1977802 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1955667 Why are there so many streets in Irvine CA that don't end with Street, Road, Avenue, etc? Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:39:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1955667 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1954444 Which Firewire cable do I need if I am transferring my data from one Mac to another Mac? There seems to be various connector designs. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:29:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1954444 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1941051 Why a semi-conductor? What's it doing the rest of the time? Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:32:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1941051 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1934640 What are the best cities to be in to work in the recording industry for house/techno/electronic music genre? Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:05:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1934640 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1925658 What zip codes in Fort Worth, TX are the nicest areas to live in (not the most expensive)? Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:56:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1925658 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1917226 What costs am I liable for if I just register a business but don't trade with it? I need a name to register a domain name in preparation. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:42:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1917226 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1914378 I can see other wireless networks in my neighborhood, so I assume my neighbors can see mine. I have WPA2 - Am I secure? Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:59:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1914378 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1911017 How can I see if someone is piggybacking on my internet connection? What must I have to prevent this from happening? Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:14:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1911017 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1895266 If I sleep in the afternoon for a few hours, can I deduct that from the hours that I normally need at night of 7/8 hours? Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:32:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1895266 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1894264 Why are school buses like military/prisoner vehicles? Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:37:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1894264 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1875555 What are the rules that define how NFL/College Football teams determine the team's colors in any given game? Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:45:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1875555 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/film-avatar-flop_1874679 Do you think the film Avatar will flop? Sat, 26 Dec 2009 12:23:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/film-avatar-flop_1874679 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1873131 Can you detail for me everything I need in order to be able to watch web content (Hulu, YouTube, Network TV) on a TV via a computer? Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:15:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1873131 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1873127 I see some kind of "mechanical straps" above and below the knees of some football players - what are these? Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:08:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1873127 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1871785 Why is there a delay between the end of the College Football regular season and the Bowl games? Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:55:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1871785 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1861222 How did the aviation pioneers establish the need for flight before there was demand? Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:02:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1861222 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1860531 How is the NFL schedule made up and why is the process not witnessed by the public? Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:24:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1860531 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1859103 Google Voice - what's happened to the international text message facility? I used to be able to send messages overseas until recently. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:32:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1859103 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1856604 How can I copy an email in Yahoo, so I can store it in 2 separate folders? Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:30:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1856604 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1850994 How did Charlotte come to be the largest banking center outside of New York? Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:29:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1850994 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1843179 Why is Arizona on Pacific Time, when it is in the Mountain Time region? Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:32:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1843179 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1818480 I was & still am very disturbed and deeply troubled by the news of a gang rape of a girl in Richmond, California, much more so because it was watched by 20 people for 2.5 hours & who did nothing. I want to do something about this but I don't know what. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:41:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1818480 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1818470 Is there a cellphone service/plan geared for the very casual/rare cellphone use? I make LESS than 1 brief call a month on a cellphone and only need it for emergencies or when there isn't a payphone handy, which aren't common in my area. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:37:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1818470