Answerbag: raynorshine's questions http://www.answerbag.com/profile/772751 New Answerbag questions from raynorshine Tue, 29 May 2012 20:41:32 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 20:41:32 -0700 Has anyone any suggestions as to what to see and do around Valle De Bravo, Mexico? This area is in the mountains SW of Mexico City and developed for & by the Mican middle & upper class. Are there any safety issues beyond normal common sense? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1306802 Has anyone any suggestions as to what to see and do around Valle De Bravo, Mexico? This area is in the mountains SW of Mexico City and developed for & by the Mican middle & upper class. Are there any safety issues beyond normal common sense? Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:21:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1306802 "Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune." (Jim Rohn) ... What is your experience or plan? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1306736 "Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune." (Jim Rohn) ... What is your experience or plan? Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:58:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1306736 Is it better to exchange currency in your home country than for pesos in Mexico? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1306727 Is it better to exchange currency in your home country than for pesos in Mexico? Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:55:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1306727 Many scripture say we're "created in God's image" & clergy often explain our failings by saying something like "spiritually only". If instead we understood that God can make mistakes & have failings too,would this make any difference to our "knowing" God? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1303654 Many scripture say we're "created in God's image" & clergy often explain our failings by saying something like "spiritually only". If instead we understood that God can make mistakes & have failings too,would this make any difference to our "knowing" God? Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:56:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1303654 Is it possible God has the motto "If at first I do not succeed, try, try again"? Is it our collective ego that keeps un from understanding that the universe is a big place and time a great distance? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1301362 Is it possible God has the motto "If at first I do not succeed, try, try again"? Is it our collective ego that keeps un from understanding that the universe is a big place and time a great distance? Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:59:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1301362 Can someone explain what carbon sequestering is & how it can be done safely and efficently? Isn't it just dumping this garbage gas into holes in the ground which we hope do not leak? Wouldn't it be better to figure out ways of emmitting less? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1296161 Can someone explain what carbon sequestering is & how it can be done safely and efficently? Isn't it just dumping this garbage gas into holes in the ground which we hope do not leak? Wouldn't it be better to figure out ways of emmitting less? Sat, 21 Feb 2009 09:26:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1296161 Are Iranian intellectuals in Iran complicit in the on-going abuses of the Iranian Baha'i community? It would seem some of those free to speak outside of Iran have done so in an open letter at http://www.iranpresswatch.org/2009/02/we-are-ashamed/ http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1293949 Are Iranian intellectuals in Iran complicit in the on-going abuses of the Iranian Baha'i community? It would seem some of those free to speak outside of Iran have done so in an open letter at http://www.iranpresswatch.org/2009/02/we-are-ashamed/ Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:25:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1293949 So does it make any difference to anyone that Obama spent the day in Canada? Was it worth the $3,000,000+ it cost the US and Canadian taxpayers for this jaunt? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1292664 So does it make any difference to anyone that Obama spent the day in Canada? Was it worth the $3,000,000+ it cost the US and Canadian taxpayers for this jaunt? Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:18:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1292664 So are Canadians over doing the race thing with Obama druing his visit there today? See these pics. They seem to be photo opps showing the racial integrity of Canada with its Hatian born Governor General and a black mountie. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1291918 So are Canadians over doing the race thing with Obama druing his visit there today? See these pics. They seem to be photo opps showing the racial integrity of Canada with its Hatian born Governor General and a black mountie. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:28:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1291918 Is quality of life reflected in standard of living? I have been in third world countries where most of the people make less in a month than many in the West do in a couple of days. However, generally they seemed happier & more satisfied & complained less http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1291831 Is quality of life reflected in standard of living? I have been in third world countries where most of the people make less in a month than many in the West do in a couple of days. However, generally they seemed happier & more satisfied & complained less Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:46:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1291831 If America is a "nation of cowards" as it's AG suggests, then how can it get out from under this burden without uncovering and dealing with its causes? People do what they do for a reason. Sometimes it is civility. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1291816 If America is a "nation of cowards" as it's AG suggests, then how can it get out from under this burden without uncovering and dealing with its causes? People do what they do for a reason. Sometimes it is civility. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:38:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1291816 Is the current world financial crisis the work of the "Devil", or the product of inept government, a poorly regulated banking systems &/or consumer/business greed & selfishness http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1290009 Is the current world financial crisis the work of the "Devil", or the product of inept government, a poorly regulated banking systems &/or consumer/business greed & selfishness Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:28:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1290009 Americans allowed the Federal Government to deregulate financial institutions (e.g. banks) in order that they could have access to more cheap credit (e.g. mortgages). Are the people at fault for the current situation? Why do they blame government now? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1289274 Americans allowed the Federal Government to deregulate financial institutions (e.g. banks) in order that they could have access to more cheap credit (e.g. mortgages). Are the people at fault for the current situation? Why do they blame government now? Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:55:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1289274 America's coal fired generators produce more of a carbon footprint than the Alberta Oil/Tar Sands, yet Americans seem much more hyped on cleaning up Alberta, than what is right in front of them. Is "dirty" oil more significant than "dirty" coal? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1289145 America's coal fired generators produce more of a carbon footprint than the Alberta Oil/Tar Sands, yet Americans seem much more hyped on cleaning up Alberta, than what is right in front of them. Is "dirty" oil more significant than "dirty" coal? Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:47:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1289145 Are Americans buying into a BUY NOW PAY LATER plan again with this "bail out" package? Isn't this what got the US into this problem, or was it the fault of the ones offerring these programs (aka unregulated bankers)? What has changed? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1285203 Are Americans buying into a BUY NOW PAY LATER plan again with this "bail out" package? Isn't this what got the US into this problem, or was it the fault of the ones offerring these programs (aka unregulated bankers)? What has changed? Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:56:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1285203 There is a famous poem with a line that goes something like: Take me down to the sea one last time before I die....." Can anyone tell me where I can find it on the www and or who wrote it and how it reads correctly? (Thanks) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1284930 There is a famous poem with a line that goes something like: Take me down to the sea one last time before I die....." Can anyone tell me where I can find it on the www and or who wrote it and how it reads correctly? (Thanks) Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:46:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1284930 Pawn shops frequently have a reputation for being fences of stolen goods, places where the desparately in need of cash go etc. Why do folks not go to them when they will buy clothing etc from manufacturers employing children in sweat shops overseas? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1282149 Pawn shops frequently have a reputation for being fences of stolen goods, places where the desparately in need of cash go etc. Why do folks not go to them when they will buy clothing etc from manufacturers employing children in sweat shops overseas? Sun, 15 Feb 2009 10:08:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1282149 Would you buy a wedding ring at a pawn shop? Why? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1279178 Would you buy a wedding ring at a pawn shop? Why? Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:39:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1279178 So what do folks do with their ex wedding rings" ? Mine says " Love, Trust, Faith", all of which sort of went down the tube in that failed relationship, but which remain (optimistically) part of my life agenda. Flushing it seems a waste & disrespectful. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1277939 So what do folks do with their ex wedding rings" ? Mine says " Love, Trust, Faith", all of which sort of went down the tube in that failed relationship, but which remain (optimistically) part of my life agenda. Flushing it seems a waste & disrespectful. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:17:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1277939 Why do people who leave negative scores on obviously nuetral answers or questions, not also leave comments explaining this? This could be done before or after the scoring with enough time between so that revenge scoring is not likely. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1275751 Why do people who leave negative scores on obviously nuetral answers or questions, not also leave comments explaining this? This could be done before or after the scoring with enough time between so that revenge scoring is not likely. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:36:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1275751 What should your parent's bumper sticker say? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1273864 What should your parent's bumper sticker say? Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:27:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1273864 What should your spouce's bumper sticker say? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1273861 What should your spouce's bumper sticker say? Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:26:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1273861 What should your boss's bumper sticker say? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1273855 What should your boss's bumper sticker say? Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:24:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1273855 What road sign is your "sign"? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1273847 What road sign is your "sign"? Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:21:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1273847 What environmental nightmares are pending in your area which industry and/or government seem unable, unaware of or unwilling to deal with? What are the implications of this problem should it remain undealt with? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1273833 What environmental nightmares are pending in your area which industry and/or government seem unable, unaware of or unwilling to deal with? What are the implications of this problem should it remain undealt with? Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:10:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1273833 How can a nation like Costa Rica market itself as such an ecological garden & be so unaware of the evironmental consequences of its transportation and other policies? I just got back from the area and saw lots of pollution in its main city & on highways. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1273483 How can a nation like Costa Rica market itself as such an ecological garden & be so unaware of the evironmental consequences of its transportation and other policies? I just got back from the area and saw lots of pollution in its main city & on highways. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:34:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1273483 There are many very different Native American cultures. What has been the most significant contribution(s) of these culture(s) to the US and/or Canadian society(s)? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1273476 There are many very different Native American cultures. What has been the most significant contribution(s) of these culture(s) to the US and/or Canadian society(s)? Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:29:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1273476 I'm limited to www dial-up by location. My system often gets bogged down due to unsolicited downloading of program updates from Windows, AOL & others, but I can never tell if this is happening or who is doing it or shut it down. Is there a way to do this? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1271137 I'm limited to www dial-up by location. My system often gets bogged down due to unsolicited downloading of program updates from Windows, AOL & others, but I can never tell if this is happening or who is doing it or shut it down. Is there a way to do this? Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:34:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1271137 If a scholar finds significant differences between current English Biblical passages & those written in Aramaic or Hebrew in verifiable older versions of the Bible (e.g. a Hebrew Tanakh), how do Christians reconcile which is the accurate "inspired" word? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1270723 If a scholar finds significant differences between current English Biblical passages & those written in Aramaic or Hebrew in verifiable older versions of the Bible (e.g. a Hebrew Tanakh), how do Christians reconcile which is the accurate "inspired" word? Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:00:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1270723 Can the Western world continue to have cheap oil and maintain economic supremacy globally? put otherwise: WIll expensive oil contribute to or hinder long term economic prosperity in the West? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1270658 Can the Western world continue to have cheap oil and maintain economic supremacy globally? put otherwise: WIll expensive oil contribute to or hinder long term economic prosperity in the West? Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:28:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1270658 "Fear Not, for I am with thee, and will bless thee" Ge 26:24" Does this mean: "There isn't anything out there that can really hurt you if you love all as Me? " http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1268722 "Fear Not, for I am with thee, and will bless thee" Ge 26:24" Does this mean: "There isn't anything out there that can really hurt you if you love all as Me? " Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:17:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1268722 Is the realtionship of divine love to evil like cold is to heat; ice to steam? When we add or substract "God's" energy (love) we get results. Does the one the absence one result in the other, rather than its (evil) being a force into and of itself? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1268453 Is the realtionship of divine love to evil like cold is to heat; ice to steam? When we add or substract "God's" energy (love) we get results. Does the one the absence one result in the other, rather than its (evil) being a force into and of itself? Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:15:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1268453 Is the realtionship of hate to love like cold is to heat; ice to steam? When we add or substract heat/energy (love) we get results. Does the one the absence one result in the other, rather than its (hate) being a force into and of itself. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1268446 Is the realtionship of hate to love like cold is to heat; ice to steam? When we add or substract heat/energy (love) we get results. Does the one the absence one result in the other, rather than its (hate) being a force into and of itself. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:12:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1268446 To hate or be hated Which is less damaging spiritually, psychologically and/or emotionally and why? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1268430 To hate or be hated Which is less damaging spiritually, psychologically and/or emotionally and why? Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:07:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1268430 Do you think emotions are more physilogically based than intellectually based? How much of these do you think we inherit genetically and how much is environmentalty brought on (nature vs nurture)? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1266671 Do you think emotions are more physilogically based than intellectually based? How much of these do you think we inherit genetically and how much is environmentalty brought on (nature vs nurture)? Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:50:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1266671 Any suggestions as to what to do to stop a 3 year old cat from grinding her teeth? She started to do this last month. It sounds like she is chewing kibble food, but sh'e not. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1266642 Any suggestions as to what to do to stop a 3 year old cat from grinding her teeth? She started to do this last month. It sounds like she is chewing kibble food, but sh'e not. Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:37:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1266642 Is your quality of life reflected in your standard of living? Is there a realtionship between quality of life and standard of living? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1266119 Is your quality of life reflected in your standard of living? Is there a realtionship between quality of life and standard of living? Sun, 08 Feb 2009 12:20:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1266119 If the American environment for free thought has fostered its being the nation with the most Nobel prize winning scientists, how then is it that 45%+ of its population still believe in creationism or intelligent design? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1265871 If the American environment for free thought has fostered its being the nation with the most Nobel prize winning scientists, how then is it that 45%+ of its population still believe in creationism or intelligent design? Sun, 08 Feb 2009 10:31:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1265871 What can you do to raise your standard of living (not just an economic question)? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1264917 What can you do to raise your standard of living (not just an economic question)? Sat, 07 Feb 2009 22:02:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1264917 Are federal politicians paid too much in your country? Should their primary reason for being there be serving the public? Is it? What should they be paid relative to, say, "Joe the plumber" or a Wall St banker? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1264893 Are federal politicians paid too much in your country? Should their primary reason for being there be serving the public? Is it? What should they be paid relative to, say, "Joe the plumber" or a Wall St banker? Sat, 07 Feb 2009 21:52:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1264893 Is the real cost of health care in the USA hidden by an abundance of poor, sick children receiving sub-standard or no care? As these kids grow up will the treatment they get now result in their needing more later at greater expense later? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1264878 Is the real cost of health care in the USA hidden by an abundance of poor, sick children receiving sub-standard or no care? As these kids grow up will the treatment they get now result in their needing more later at greater expense later? Sat, 07 Feb 2009 21:44:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1264878 If you have lost your job and health insurance with it, what are you suppose to do to get your family's health care looked after in the USA and not risk going so far into debt that there is no going back? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1264872 If you have lost your job and health insurance with it, what are you suppose to do to get your family's health care looked after in the USA and not risk going so far into debt that there is no going back? Sat, 07 Feb 2009 21:41:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1264872 What do you pay for heath insurance for individual/family coverage? Are you getting good value? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1264871 What do you pay for heath insurance for individual/family coverage? Are you getting good value? Sat, 07 Feb 2009 21:38:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1264871 What is your best/worst experience with an HMO in the USA? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1264867 What is your best/worst experience with an HMO in the USA? Sat, 07 Feb 2009 21:37:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1264867 What are the advantages of a US style, HMO based medical care system over a publicly funded one like Canada's? Some see to feel is offers superior access, better services and is cheaper all the way round. Do you agree? Why? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1264480 What are the advantages of a US style, HMO based medical care system over a publicly funded one like Canada's? Some see to feel is offers superior access, better services and is cheaper all the way round. Do you agree? Why? Sat, 07 Feb 2009 17:12:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1264480 What are the best and worst things about being a citizen of your country (please specify country)? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1263849 What are the best and worst things about being a citizen of your country (please specify country)? Sat, 07 Feb 2009 11:28:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1263849 What is the advantage to an American traveller passing themselves off as a Canadian? Do other Americans figure that is just plain wrong & unpatriotic? What do Canadians think of them? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1262231 What is the advantage to an American traveller passing themselves off as a Canadian? Do other Americans figure that is just plain wrong & unpatriotic? What do Canadians think of them? Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:41:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1262231 Do Americans think Canadians are snobs or like poor cousins or "more screwed up foreigners", not in the real world, residents of "Lost" (as on TV), or "just like us", but with health care, or a bunch of pie in the sky socialists, or ...? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1262210 Do Americans think Canadians are snobs or like poor cousins or "more screwed up foreigners", not in the real world, residents of "Lost" (as on TV), or "just like us", but with health care, or a bunch of pie in the sky socialists, or ...? Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:29:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1262210 What is the best way to travel and see the TRUE America? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1262198 What is the best way to travel and see the TRUE America? Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:24:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1262198 When times are troubled and there is no one there to carte for you, how do you "let it be"? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1262030 When times are troubled and there is no one there to carte for you, how do you "let it be"? Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:42:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1262030 If you took a slow walk across rural America what would you see and would it be much different than 10 or 20 years ago? Please explain http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1262017 If you took a slow walk across rural America what would you see and would it be much different than 10 or 20 years ago? Please explain Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:36:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1262017 So what do you think of this 60 year old Calgary lady who gave birth to twins in Canada after being inseminated offshore? Who should pay? See: http://news.aol.ca/article/60-year-old-calgary-mother-welcomes-twins/514907/ http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1261695 So what do you think of this 60 year old Calgary lady who gave birth to twins in Canada after being inseminated offshore? Who should pay? See: http://news.aol.ca/article/60-year-old-calgary-mother-welcomes-twins/514907/ Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:48:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1261695 Do you agree: "Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, German writer & polymath. How do you apply this concept? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1261596 Do you agree: "Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, German writer & polymath. How do you apply this concept? Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:01:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1261596 Where does the custom of men's wearing a tie come from (e.g. a business suit, shirt & tie)? Has this something to do with being a servant to someone more powerful? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1261535 Where does the custom of men's wearing a tie come from (e.g. a business suit, shirt & tie)? Has this something to do with being a servant to someone more powerful? Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:30:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1261535 Do you think people should be able to wear T-shirts to work declaring their religious belief about God so long as it is not profain or damming of others? see: http://www.nationalpost.com/todays_paper/story.html?id=1258550 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1261324 Do you think people should be able to wear T-shirts to work declaring their religious belief about God so long as it is not profain or damming of others? see: http://www.nationalpost.com/todays_paper/story.html?id=1258550 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:29:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1261324 Do you think his union was right when it support a man's firing because he continued to wear a T-shirt declaring his religious beliefs about God? PLEASE Read this first: http://www.nationalpost.com/todays_paper/story.html?id=1258550 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1261317 Do you think his union was right when it support a man's firing because he continued to wear a T-shirt declaring his religious beliefs about God? PLEASE Read this first: http://www.nationalpost.com/todays_paper/story.html?id=1258550 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:25:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1261317 Do you think his union was right when it supported a man's firing because he continued to wear a T-shirt declaring his religious beliefs about God? PLEASE Read this first: http://www.nationalpost.com/todays_paper/story.html?id=1258550 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1261313 Do you think his union was right when it supported a man's firing because he continued to wear a T-shirt declaring his religious beliefs about God? PLEASE Read this first: http://www.nationalpost.com/todays_paper/story.html?id=1258550 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:24:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1261313 Do you think long distance hiking is good for the soul and/or the body? Is there a link between physical well being and spiritual growth when doing this? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1260703 Do you think long distance hiking is good for the soul and/or the body? Is there a link between physical well being and spiritual growth when doing this? Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:26:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1260703 What would you see while floating down a river in North America? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1260699 What would you see while floating down a river in North America? Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:25:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1260699 Have anyone here hiked the Camino de Santiago trail in Spain? Any suggestions? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1260698 Have anyone here hiked the Camino de Santiago trail in Spain? Any suggestions? Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:23:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1260698 What is the best train trip in Mexico? (hint there is only one) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1260694 What is the best train trip in Mexico? (hint there is only one) Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:20:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1260694 What is something you might see hitchhiking across Canada? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1260690 What is something you might see hitchhiking across Canada? Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:19:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1260690 If Canada had a buy Canadian policy for its military acquisitions, several billion $ worth of recent deals with US companies would not exist. Should the US military be able to source goods in Canada if available there at equal or less cost & same quaulity http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1259607 If Canada had a buy Canadian policy for its military acquisitions, several billion $ worth of recent deals with US companies would not exist. Should the US military be able to source goods in Canada if available there at equal or less cost & same quaulity Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:19:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1259607 Should Canada, the US's largest trading partner, be treated any differently than other nations if the US adapts protectionist trade policies? 77% of Canada's export trade is US oriented, while 23% of US trade goes north. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1259600 Should Canada, the US's largest trading partner, be treated any differently than other nations if the US adapts protectionist trade policies? 77% of Canada's export trade is US oriented, while 23% of US trade goes north. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:13:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1259600 Why is it no one seems to care about the religious persecution & killing of Baha'is in Iran? see: http://blog.macleans.ca/2009/02/03/%E2%80%9Cthey-don%E2%80%99t-want-to-leave-a-trace-of-anything-baha%E2%80%99i%E2%80%9D/ http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1257081 Why is it no one seems to care about the religious persecution & killing of Baha'is in Iran? see: http://blog.macleans.ca/2009/02/03/%E2%80%9Cthey-don%E2%80%99t-want-to-leave-a-trace-of-anything-baha%E2%80%99i%E2%80%9D/ Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:29:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1257081 Has inexpensive oil fostered the movement of cheap imports & inefficient use of non-renewable resources? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1256987 Has inexpensive oil fostered the movement of cheap imports & inefficient use of non-renewable resources? Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:37:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1256987 Can the Western world continue to have cheap oil and maintain economic supremacy in globally? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1256985 Can the Western world continue to have cheap oil and maintain economic supremacy in globally? Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:35:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1256985 When will North Americans wake up and smell the real cost of what is coming out of their exhaust pipes & chimenies? Is their disregard for the environmental & social costs of cheap oil part of what has lead to the economic crisis? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1256927 When will North Americans wake up and smell the real cost of what is coming out of their exhaust pipes & chimenies? Is their disregard for the environmental & social costs of cheap oil part of what has lead to the economic crisis? Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:10:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1256927 Is the seeming addiction of American consumers (& those in other Western economies) to CHEAP elctronics & other maufactured goods contributing to the collapse of the American economy? If so, how can this be reversed? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1256882 Is the seeming addiction of American consumers (& those in other Western economies) to CHEAP elctronics & other maufactured goods contributing to the collapse of the American economy? If so, how can this be reversed? Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:53:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1256882 With a 47% decline in its monthly sales (over Jan 2008) GM is reportly considering pulling manufacturing out of Canada and moving those jobs to the US and "other countries"? Do you think this possible and, if so, wise? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1256062 With a 47% decline in its monthly sales (over Jan 2008) GM is reportly considering pulling manufacturing out of Canada and moving those jobs to the US and "other countries"? Do you think this possible and, if so, wise? Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:09:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1256062 President Obama has decided not to go with the union supported "Buy American" legislation. Do you think the heat he will take from the Steel Workers Union and others is justified? Will this end Congress's push for protectionism? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1256059 President Obama has decided not to go with the union supported "Buy American" legislation. Do you think the heat he will take from the Steel Workers Union and others is justified? Will this end Congress's push for protectionism? Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:06:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1256059 Can peace be won or is it made? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1255504 Can peace be won or is it made? Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:54:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1255504 Are the poor social conditions & criminality seen on many Native American "indian reserves" reflections of our society or theirs? (e.g. alcoholism, rampant poverty, poor housing, sexual abuse, unemployment) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1255273 Are the poor social conditions & criminality seen on many Native American "indian reserves" reflections of our society or theirs? (e.g. alcoholism, rampant poverty, poor housing, sexual abuse, unemployment) Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:23:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1255273 Why do those involved in the Christian "Right", often part of Evangical and Fundamentalist churches, so often appear to align themselves with business interests which appear focused on material wealth at the expense of the public good &/or environment? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1254550 Why do those involved in the Christian "Right", often part of Evangical and Fundamentalist churches, so often appear to align themselves with business interests which appear focused on material wealth at the expense of the public good &/or environment? Tue, 03 Feb 2009 09:52:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1254550 In real terms how "dirty" is Alberta oil sands oil when compared to that from the Middle East, Africa & South America where it is extracted without the same environmental oversight or concern for human rights & other public interests? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1254539 In real terms how "dirty" is Alberta oil sands oil when compared to that from the Middle East, Africa & South America where it is extracted without the same environmental oversight or concern for human rights & other public interests? Tue, 03 Feb 2009 09:47:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1254539 Should America attain security of supply by way of "dirty" oil from the Alberta oil sands? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1253728 Should America attain security of supply by way of "dirty" oil from the Alberta oil sands? Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:32:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1253728 Are American women pilots allowed to fly combat missions? How about in other NATO countries? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1253720 Are American women pilots allowed to fly combat missions? How about in other NATO countries? Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:24:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1253720 From which country does the US import most of its petroleum products? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1253716 From which country does the US import most of its petroleum products? Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:22:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1253716 Can the US afford to ignore its trade agreements with Canada and treat this trade as it plans to that of other nations? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1253710 Can the US afford to ignore its trade agreements with Canada and treat this trade as it plans to that of other nations? Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:19:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1253710 Is "Buy America" and trade protectionism an answer for Americans? If the US ignores or abuses trade agreements like the North American Free Trade Agreement could the backlash (e.g. gas & oil tarrifs by Canada & Mexico) cost more jobs than are saved? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1253706 Is "Buy America" and trade protectionism an answer for Americans? If the US ignores or abuses trade agreements like the North American Free Trade Agreement could the backlash (e.g. gas & oil tarrifs by Canada & Mexico) cost more jobs than are saved? Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:15:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1253706 Please help settle a misunderstanding. What do CAPS mean when used in an answer? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1252838 Please help settle a misunderstanding. What do CAPS mean when used in an answer? Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:20:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1252838 In my Windows Task Manager Performance viewer there are 5 boxes, CPU History, CPU Usage History (x 2), PF Usage, Page File Usage History. What is the difference between CPU Useage History 1 & 2? #1 is more often active and 100% overloaded than #2 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1252262 In my Windows Task Manager Performance viewer there are 5 boxes, CPU History, CPU Usage History (x 2), PF Usage, Page File Usage History. What is the difference between CPU Useage History 1 & 2? #1 is more often active and 100% overloaded than #2 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:58:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1252262 Do you think it just that a "john" looses his car for good if caught soliciting a prostitute? This is the law in parts of Canada http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1250992 Do you think it just that a "john" looses his car for good if caught soliciting a prostitute? This is the law in parts of Canada Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:15:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1250992 Can we have a "bad" spiritual experience? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1250562 Can we have a "bad" spiritual experience? Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:03:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1250562 If God has a personal relationship with each of us as Christianity advocates, is it possible that people hear "the Word" in different ways, not always understood or appearing "true" to others? If so, how should these differences be accommodated? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1250158 If God has a personal relationship with each of us as Christianity advocates, is it possible that people hear "the Word" in different ways, not always understood or appearing "true" to others? If so, how should these differences be accommodated? Sun, 01 Feb 2009 11:38:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1250158 If two believers (in God) argue about faith, can either be right and/or are both fundamentally wrong? (there is a big difference between arguing and disagreeing) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1250145 If two believers (in God) argue about faith, can either be right and/or are both fundamentally wrong? (there is a big difference between arguing and disagreeing) Sun, 01 Feb 2009 11:32:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1250145 Can God's "Word" be mistranslated into human words? Are clergy & others right to select certain versions of scripture (e.g. Bible) because they believe the Word is clearer in these. Is this up to them?Isn't the "Word" always clear to those with open ears? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1250135 Can God's "Word" be mistranslated into human words? Are clergy & others right to select certain versions of scripture (e.g. Bible) because they believe the Word is clearer in these. Is this up to them?Isn't the "Word" always clear to those with open ears? Sun, 01 Feb 2009 11:28:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1250135 Any suggestions for a reasonably priced clean B & B or hotel near Teotihuacan, Mexico? We do not want to stay in Mexico City & will have a car. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1250043 Any suggestions for a reasonably priced clean B & B or hotel near Teotihuacan, Mexico? We do not want to stay in Mexico City & will have a car. Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:45:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1250043 Is volunteer tourism a good idea for those being helped and/or the volunteers? (people take trips to far away places to work on projects designed for them & the recipient communities). Is it worth the expense? Couldn't their cash be better used to help? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1250036 Is volunteer tourism a good idea for those being helped and/or the volunteers? (people take trips to far away places to work on projects designed for them & the recipient communities). Is it worth the expense? Couldn't their cash be better used to help? Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:42:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1250036 Are the only major differences between Canadians and Americans that those in Canada have public health care services and a few speak French, Native American and Inuint languages (most speak only English)? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1248279 Are the only major differences between Canadians and Americans that those in Canada have public health care services and a few speak French, Native American and Inuint languages (most speak only English)? Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:26:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1248279 Do Canadians get a "free ride" in world affairs by virture of their being American neighbors? How about Mexicans? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1248275 Do Canadians get a "free ride" in world affairs by virture of their being American neighbors? How about Mexicans? Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:22:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1248275 Would Canadians be better off if they were Americans? What do non-Canadians see as the differences between Americans and Canadians? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1248270 Would Canadians be better off if they were Americans? What do non-Canadians see as the differences between Americans and Canadians? Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:19:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1248270 Is happiness lost or is it found? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1245708 Is happiness lost or is it found? Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:24:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1245708 Some of the oldest people in the world live in the poorest countries (e.g. Nicaragua). Why do you think this is? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1244986 Some of the oldest people in the world live in the poorest countries (e.g. Nicaragua). Why do you think this is? Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:23:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1244986 What country in the world would be considered to have the most moral authority when it comes to fostering world peace? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1244980 What country in the world would be considered to have the most moral authority when it comes to fostering world peace? Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:19:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1244980 Should the Canadian military be in Afganistan and what difference might their presence make? (be careful.... Canucks are watching) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1244947 Should the Canadian military be in Afganistan and what difference might their presence make? (be careful.... Canucks are watching) Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:56:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1244947 If we are of God by virtue of creation, then by extention does that not make us "God",not the whole shizutle, but as perhaps drops of water in the Ocean? If so & the belief is there is but one God, why do people get so concerned over the God(s) of others? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1244945 If we are of God by virtue of creation, then by extention does that not make us "God",not the whole shizutle, but as perhaps drops of water in the Ocean? If so & the belief is there is but one God, why do people get so concerned over the God(s) of others? Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:53:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1244945 How is it that Christians speak of finding "unity in Christ" when there are such divisions between denominations (Catholics/Protestants/Fundamentalists/LDS/JW) and expect others to believe them? How can this situation be changed? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1243899 How is it that Christians speak of finding "unity in Christ" when there are such divisions between denominations (Catholics/Protestants/Fundamentalists/LDS/JW) and expect others to believe them? How can this situation be changed? Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:12:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1243899 When you speak as a "Christian" about your beliefs, do you speak for all Christians, or just yourself? Are you ever angered by the way other Christians might speak of their personal relationship with Christ as it is substantially different from yours? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1243881 When you speak as a "Christian" about your beliefs, do you speak for all Christians, or just yourself? Are you ever angered by the way other Christians might speak of their personal relationship with Christ as it is substantially different from yours? Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:08:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1243881 So when non-Christians appear to get frustrated & sometimes angry at unwanted Christian witnessing & the like, do other Christians (here) feel like their faith is being reacted to more than the individual Christian? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1243873 So when non-Christians appear to get frustrated & sometimes angry at unwanted Christian witnessing & the like, do other Christians (here) feel like their faith is being reacted to more than the individual Christian? Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:04:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1243873