http://www.answerbag.com/profile/755746 New Answerbag answers from CuriousGeorge Wed, 30 May 2012 05:42:04 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 05:42:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7549945 What is a word or phrase you might hear from the Captain of a Ship?<br /><br />Squall line two points off the starboard bow. Lower the jib and reef the mainsail by three. New heading two-seven-oh degrees relative. Prepare to TACK! Watch your head, Mister Chrissss-chun. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:34:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7549945 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7315582 Is America a democracy, or a republic? in the pledge of alliegance it says: " and to the republic, for wich it stands"<br /><br />It&#039;s a democratic republic. How do people not know this? Sun, 02 Aug 2009 05:26:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7315582 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6436537 Would you help in congratulating my friend ClaireVoyance in becoming a Sage with 98% positive points given? She's a really nice person!<br /><br />I&#039;ve really enjoyed your presence here. Congratulations! Fri, 08 May 2009 04:10:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6436537 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6208803 I have never been congratulated for anything on AB (sob..), so would you join me in congratulating myself on finally becoming a Sage? Woo hoo!<br /><br />Good for you, Dracool! Congratulations! Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:08:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6208803 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6175093 For all the non-Christians and especially atheists who had friends and family over for an Easter meal or gave your kids Easter Baskets, especially the ones who call the Christians hypocrites: don't you think that's hypocritical of you?<br /><br />Your Christian chauvinism is as apparent as your ignorance of religions outside your own. Passover was a Jewish celebration long before Christ came along and before that it was celebrated by &quot;pagans&quot; as evidenced by the connection to astronomical events. Are you by any chance what the... Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:01:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6175093 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6157349 Are mermaids real? Has there been any sightings of them or are they myths?<br /><br />Yes. Here is a very interesting book about them -- with photos. ... Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:18:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6157349 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6156409 I bought these from a French-speaking black man from Ghana at a flea market in Florida years ago. They are copper & about 3cm in length (about the size of an American 25 cent piece). What are they & what are they for? (See Pics in answer below)<br /><br />He said that they were from India and were to be worn around the neck. What language is used in the inscriptions? Can anyone here decipher the writing on the ones shown? -- Thanks. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:19:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6156409 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6028674 Why do people smile when there is nothing to smile about?<br /><br />Sometimes it&#039;s just gas. Sat, 28 Mar 2009 06:18:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6028674 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5510069 What is the best graffiti you have ever seen? (Please transcribe it, describe it, or better yet, show a picture of it.)<br /><br />Without love... Sun, 08 Feb 2009 14:35:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5510069 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5342159 Who can out their troll and will do so here?<br /><br />This about covers it: Threat Advisory Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:32:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5342159 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5240046 What does your desktop look like? Post a picture!<br /><br />☮ &hearts; ☼ Sat, 17 Jan 2009 01:54:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5240046 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5234169 How kissable are you? (take the quiz)<br /><br />How Kissable Are You Quiz Results (so far): Using the first 75 answers to this quiz as a sample, the results show that the average kissability of AB as one entity is 69.66666667% (rounded to 70% for the sake of this analysis). The mean kissability of AB is 75% with half the respondents... Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:21:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5234169 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5145316 It's clear that most men don't like feminists. What type of women DO they like?<br /><br />Show me a factual basis for your initial statement, which I believe to be false (you will first have to show me a definition of feminist that most men can agree on, and prove to me how you were able to deduce that), and I will then show you why it is impossible to answer the second part of your... Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:55:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5145316 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5137647 Why do people have kids when they know they can't afford them?<br /><br />♪ ♩ ♫ ♬ Because the rich get richer and the poor get children. Aint we got fun? ♪ ♩ ♫ ♬ I see from your other comments and answers that you are against most forms of birth control, including abortions, but you whine about this? You are the scum of the earth and I hope you... Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:12:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5137647 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5136681 What word best describes your world view? (Take the quiz)<br /><br />Peace Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:19:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5136681 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5135972 Which area of nursing makes the most money?<br /><br />Nurse anesthetists make very good money, and they earn every cent. It requires a Master&#039;s degree and an ARNP in most states. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:11:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5135972 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5135904 I'm an Army nurse (LPN working on RN) who ends up all over the country. Going on reserve status and looking for a job for a nationwide agency that would allow me to move if I needed to. Know any?<br /><br />There are many traveling positions open, mostly for RNs, but I did find one agency, Nursefinders, that have LPN positions open for traveling nurses. Beware, though, sometimes you might find yourself as a scab in the middle of a strike or slowdown and you won&#039;t know it until you arrive.... Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:05:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5135904 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5126337 What shouldn't you write on a Valentine's card?<br /><br />I ran into our boyfriend today... Then I backed up and ran over him again. Happy Valentine&#039;s Day &hearts;&hearts;&hearts; Heather &hearts;&hearts;&hearts; Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:57:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5126337 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5095820 Is all scientific research in the U.S. now funded by the government?<br /><br />I can only answer to medical research. Very little medical research is funded by the government. As sponsors, they pay very little. Most medical research is funded by pharmaceutical or instrument manufacturers. Each study is continuously monitored by private independent firms called... Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:31:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5095820 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5080591 Was the whole economy a Ponzi Scheme?<br /><br />Yes. And now we lose. The question will be, are we going to sit back and allow them to restart under the same credit/debt/slavery format so 90 years from now our families will once again be robbed? Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:24:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5080591 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5080525 Who here supports Anonymous?<br /><br />Me. Their global efforts in taking down the Co$ are EPIC! Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:20:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5080525 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5042485 Pretend I'm your ex, Do you want me back?<br /><br />No, but we are best friends now. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:10:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5042485 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5029863 What Should You Resolve to Change Next Year?<br /><br />PLEASE FLAG THIS QUESTION. THIS IS A DUPLICATE. GO HERE TO TAKE THE QUIZ INSTEAD: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1173409 SORRY ABOUT THAT. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:54:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5029863 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5027484 Hey, my buddy Orangy Energy has made it to Sage - will you congratulate him with me?<br /><br />With 98% + points given, you certainly deserve to be congratulated. Congratualions! Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:32:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5027484 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5023101 What is the most rational way for law enforcement to address food riots?<br /><br />Drop MREs from helicopters? Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:12:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5023101 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5017451 With "Brutal Barack Obama", "Hitman Hillary Clintoon & Nazi Pelosi, how long will it take for A.M. talk show hosts to be indicted on hate speech charges? Will Rush Limbaugh become known as "Hush" Limbaugh?<br /><br />No. They are protected by the First Amendment. Bringing back the Fairness in Broadcasting Doctrine might be a good move for the mental health of this nation, though. Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:50:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5017451 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5015275 In Europe, which is the most western country?<br /><br />Denmark. Greenland is within its kingdom. Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:21:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5015275 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5002855 Where is the worst country to be homeless, and how is it the worst?<br /><br />On this hemisphere, I would imagine that would be Haiti, but anywhere that you find that less than 1% of the population controlling more than 99% of that nation&#039;s wealth, then throw in ecological disaster, non-potable water, and severely protected private land ownership, misery would be... Sat, 27 Dec 2008 10:20:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5002855 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5002473 How many believe inflation is necessary for the US dollar to have any value, and why?<br /><br />Inflation is the devaulation of money where there is plenty of it, but it is devalued -- in turn so are real earnings -- so the movement of money slows. Costs of goods and services increase due to increased interest rates and people stop spending. In a deflationary economy, such as we have now,... Sat, 27 Dec 2008 09:20:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5002473 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5002343 Everybody's all time favorite animal - ALF - has made it to Sagedom!!! Please join me in wishing him a Christmas congratulations!!!!!!!<br /><br />I don&#039;t know ALF, but the fact that he/she got to Sage with 100% + points given makes me want to! Sat, 27 Dec 2008 09:00:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5002343 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5000865 Researching cults and found this. http://www.startyourowncult.com/start-your-own-cult/location,-location,-location.html You have to read a good bit to decide if the Doc's serious or making a sick joke. What you you think?<br /><br />It&#039;s a parody on cults. &quot;...when the FBI come trotting up...a &#039;Vale&#039; of Tears&quot; If you click open the Guide to Evil you will see the &quot;Evil News&quot; and the author of the Guide, Captain Electro, is pictured on the left below. &quot;Captain Electro is a former... Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:56:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5000865 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5000804 I recently had surgery (new hip) and have a 10" incision in my hip. Do the new scar reducing oils really work? I don't care so much about the discoloration.. but I would just like it to smooth out a bit and not be so 'dimpled'.<br /><br />We use A &amp; D ointment in the hospital to great success. It is packed with vitamins A &amp; D. Aloe is good, as well. Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:34:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5000804 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4999937 Do any of your relatives work in a hospital?<br /><br />In my family we have an RN, a respiratory therapist, a medical researcher, a chiropractor and a personal trainer -- all of which, except for the personal trainer, spend time at hospitals. Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:18:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4999937 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4999584 Is the term "newbie" condescending?<br /><br />Not at all. I can&#039;t learn with defenses up. Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:38:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4999584