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Answer to An employee in my office is a religious fanatic. This level of religious enthusiasm in the workplace seems inappropriate--am I wrong?

Wed, 20 Jul 2005 10:52:12 -0700

An employee in my office is a religious fanatic. This level of religious enthusiasm in the workplace seems inappropriate--am I wrong?

This will depend upon where you work. If you work for a government office; proselytizing is not only inappropriate -- it is generally against government regulations. I have worked for the federal government (US Dept. of Army Co) and 2 state governments. Neither would tolerate this behavior. When...

Answer to Is starting a coven necessary if you want to learn about and practice Wicca?

Thu, 17 Feb 2005 14:53:53 -0800

Is starting a coven necessary if you want to learn about and practice Wicca?

Nope, you do not need to start a coven. In fact, you absolutely should *not* be starting a coven if you are still learning. Leading a coven is a large responsibility. Learning takes a lot of time and energy all on it's own. Some people do form learning circles. This is not a coven, it's...

Answer to Why do people call a cup of coffee a "cup of joe"?

Sat, 12 Feb 2005 07:51:05 -0800

Why do people call a cup of coffee a "cup of joe"?

Unfortunately, there is no way to answer this question with ia "the slang term joe for coffee came from..." I can, however relate that the first answer is highly unlikely. The most plausible (and therefore likely) anwer according to 2 etymologists on the web I consult is that...

Answer to Is it acceptable to e-mail a thank you note for a gift?

Wed, 05 Jan 2005 07:41:58 -0800

Is it acceptable to e-mail a thank you note for a gift?

This is only my opinion. It will depend upon the recipient. Some people, like myself equate the two and may even prefer email. Others still prefer a handwritten, snail mailed note or card. Senior citiizens, especially will fall into the second category. Some people just like to have concrete...

Answer to Can marijuana smell like mint or was I ripped off?

Wed, 05 Jan 2005 07:30:06 -0800

Can marijuana smell like mint or was I ripped off?

Note there are a number of strains of this cross breed variety. Most plants have a number of strains which are given individual names. That is why if you visit a nursery you will find a number of varieties of a strain of plant For example, fuji apples come in 5 strains; Nagafu #6, Nagafu #12,...

Answer to Is there a way to flush THC out of your system quickly?

Wed, 05 Jan 2005 07:00:15 -0800

Is there a way to flush THC out of your system quickly?

You can flush almost anything from your system by drinking a lot and the use of diuretics. I use cranberry juice and stone root tea to help fight colds (you can buy it loose and make your own tea, if you buy a prepackaged tea, look on the ingredients). Stone root tastes a lot like dirt, but it...

Answer to What Christian religions require certain types of clothing to be worn by believers?

Thu, 29 Jul 2004 14:04:12 -0700

What Christian religions require certain types of clothing to be worn by believers?

Anabaptist denominations Amish, "Black Bumper" Mennonite and Old Brethern all require a very consevative dress, with a head covering. The Amish are probably the best known, due to their relative isolation; yet images of them in various movies. They are required to wear the...

Answer to How did the bull and bear come to be symbols of the stock market?

Thu, 29 Jul 2004 13:33:43 -0700

How did the bull and bear come to be symbols of the stock market?

I located the answer at http://www.invest-faq.com Evidently,"bear skin jobbers" were known for selling bear skins that they did not own; i.e., the bears had not yet been caught. This was the original source of the term "bear." This term eventually was used to describe short...