http://www.answerbag.com/profile/77656 New Answerbag answers from mindfarm Tue, 29 May 2012 20:46:05 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 20:46:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4782691 If a sex offender tells another person that they were commited of the crime years ago and this other person asks them to watch her kids and the sex offender agrees can he still get into trouble even if there were no signs of molestation?<br /><br />i can only shake my head and wonder why anyone would consider this? are people really that stupid? why take a chance? i&#039;m sure there are plenty of trustworthy non sex offender types in the state. I know we are not so heavily populated, but come on!!! Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:00:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4782691 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4782615 Why are ineratial couples usually a black girl and white female?<br /><br />i&#039;ll assume you mean &quot;interracial&quot;. well if they are gay, both being female is how it works. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:50:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4782615 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/121561 If I am going on a long road trip, is it better to rent a car or drive my own?<br /><br />Depends on the situation. If I had a newer vehicle which would be reliable, and comfortable for the long haul I would drive my own. However, if the trip is long. You will pay your car rental plus extra mileage fees, as well as gas. Unless of course you have a corporate rental account you can... Tue, 07 Nov 2006 18:03:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/121561 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/120584 Will anyone love me for who I am?<br /><br />Qll of us Answerbaggers will love you. I mean we cared enough to answer this question. &quot;1 foot in front of the other. Soon you will be walking across the floor.&quot; Mon, 06 Nov 2006 05:17:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/120584 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/119312 Im a young virgin but recently with my boyfriend i let him finger me i had syptoms of UTI but had it fixed. So he did it gain, this time im haveing sevire itching and my vagina feels really uncomfortable, as if theres a tampon in there. what could it be?<br /><br />sounds like you need to see a doctor.... not jump on answerbag and ask for medical advice. I would assume that there is an irritation and or infection... but then i&#039;m no doctor. call your gyno. Fri, 03 Nov 2006 17:46:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/119312 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/119310 I have 1987 chev.s-10 the idle speed has gone up and i can find the problem the truck will do 45 with out touching the gas pedal<br /><br />87... is it carbureted or fuel injected? If it is carbureted it could the idle screw has been messed with, or maybe the choke is stuck on. going 45 without touching th pedal would lead me to believe it is not the choke being stuck on, bt more the idle screw tampered(really tampered with) with... Fri, 03 Nov 2006 17:43:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/119310 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/119302 Last year I got stuck in snow in a parallel parking spot the street allowed parking til 6pm. I was in my car trying to get unstuck at 6:30 and a female foot cop stopped, wrote me a ticket! I tried to tell her I was stuck. She ticketed me anyway!<br /><br />Since it is last year it&#039;s too late. But I would be willing to bet if you were willing to go to court to contest the ticket, and explain you were in your car trying to move it and were stuck, you probly could have gotten the ticket dropped. Fri, 03 Nov 2006 17:36:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/119302 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/119297 As a Florida resident, how much capital gains tax would I pay on the sale of a $565,000 vacant lot I own in NJ? Is there any way to avoid the tax by reinvesting the money somehow?<br /><br />This is for DEFERRING capital gains tax. The process is called a 1031 exchange Generally after a sale, you have up to a year to re invest the money into another property. I would research the laws yourself to be sure, but I thought it had to be invested into another like property. Below as read... Fri, 03 Nov 2006 17:25:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/119297 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/118633 If I get raped, and happen to have a knife on me and I stab (and possibly kill) my rapist, would I be held liable for murder? <br /><br />I think rape is going to be traumatizing enough as is, that and the stress and panic(Anxiety), you will be doing what the adrenaline allows you, This is called Fight or Flight. Generally in a life threatening, or terrorizing event the adrenaline kicks in to give you the instant energy and... Thu, 02 Nov 2006 17:51:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/118633 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/118308 I seriously love going down on women. How can I let a new female know that I am interested in this?<br /><br />Seriously though. Of course if you trying to accomplish the objective, which should be pleasing her, then it really is all about you. Which in my opinion is shallow. Thu, 02 Nov 2006 06:26:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/118308 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/118306 I have a rental property. If the tenant is tearing up the place can I evict them?<br /><br />Well Hopefully the eviction process is underway. As for the damage, hopefully you have the correct insurance to pay for all that damage if these people turn out to be deadbeats on taking there responsibility to pay for damages. Thu, 02 Nov 2006 06:21:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/118306 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/118304 Would tobacco companies tell you if they had a cure for cancer?<br /><br />yeah they would, they could sell you death in a pack of ciarettes and then sell you a cure, then sell you more death....i think only one thing matters with them.... If it pays the $$$, thy will probly do it. Thu, 02 Nov 2006 06:11:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/118304 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/118300 My kids twitch while they are asleep. It's not constant, but but happens right before falling asleep and waking up. Should I be concerned?<br /><br />your kids have a lot on their mind? When I got divorced, and moved out, and was financially a mess... I was able to sleep, but I was told I would twitch. I did it for months. Thu, 02 Nov 2006 05:52:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/118300 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/118164 Why me?....<br /><br />there was no one else. it had to be you Wed, 01 Nov 2006 19:50:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/118164 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/118160 I've had a lot of sex with my boyfriend but how do we make love?<br /><br />Sex is just the act. If you truly love each other, and it&#039;s not a race for him. He will truly be in it 100% for pleasuring you, just as much as you are him. For my girl and myself...it&#039;s not about me. I dedicate 100% of myself to her being happy.... I mean when is the last time a guy... Wed, 01 Nov 2006 19:40:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/118160 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/117367 How do I find out if my friend is gay without asking? <br /><br />Does it matter? It&#039;s your friend. unless of course your an interested party for dating. Otherwise it shouldn&#039;t matter. Tue, 31 Oct 2006 08:51:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/117367 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/117363 I have a 1998 chevy blazer replaced the intake manifold gasket and now it cranks but wont start i am getting gas but no spark.It was running when i took apart.I checked all connection they're ok Also replaced catalytic converter and muffler.<br /><br />hmm....in all of this mechanical work could any wires have been broken, loose, missed a connection, or brokn a sensor? A crank sensor to be exact... If you get it hooked up to a computer it should tell you if the crank sensor is reading. if it is unplugged, broken wire or damaged, the engine will... Tue, 31 Oct 2006 08:42:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/117363 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/117353 I have a Ford Explorer 1991, the engine runs rough at Idle and it reves up ok. But when I put it in gear (5 speed 4x4) it has no power...I replaced the engine, same problem, replace the computer by the right kick panel, same symtom. No Power?<br /><br />well... running rough, and no power(torque) I would ask first if all the plugs are firing. even 1 cylinder not firing would cause significant loss in power, more noticable in a 6 cyl than the 8 cyl, but the concept would be the same, if you have a new engine, i would assume the compression is up... Tue, 31 Oct 2006 08:29:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/117353 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/117284 My brother's cat just bolted out the door when he had it open, ran outside and was promptly scared up a tree by neighborhood dogs. The cat is at least 30 feet up, and scared to come down. How on earth can we get him down! <br /><br />I assume you want it living and in good health, so that rules out the firearms or throwing rocks. My suggestion would be to get and ladder or climb a tree with a potato sack. That cat is not gonna be happy when you grab it, better it scratch up the potato sack than make you look like a... Tue, 31 Oct 2006 06:25:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/117284 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/117283 Why do we all have more answers than questions is there something wrong with that do you think? Do we yearn not to know more but believe we already do? No wrong anwers just your thoughts.<br /><br />Seems most of the questions I have people don&#039;t have answers for. Or maybe are not interesting enough to merit their time to answer them. Either way they are not being answered. Tue, 31 Oct 2006 06:23:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/117283 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/117279 When you let a guy know you like them, why do they lose interest? Does honestly backfire?<br /><br />I dunno in your case. Maybe it is the thrill of the so-called &quot;hunt&quot;, and now that he knows you like him the thrill just isn&#039;t there for him. I personally don&#039;t believe in the &quot;hunt&quot;, That seems too much like being a player, just trying to get a piece of the... Tue, 31 Oct 2006 06:20:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/117279 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/117269 Is anyone else at work, sat at their desk with a witches hat on?<br /><br />I wish I had a desk. That would mean I probly have a desk job and it&#039;s not likely i&#039;d be on my feet all day breaking my back. But in any case, should I get work and have a desk job when i arrive i&#039;m running out to get a witches hat to celebrate. Tue, 31 Oct 2006 06:06:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/117269 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/117267 I'm the type of girl that doesnt like to make-out with her boyfriends, do u think it will be tough for me to find a bf? and if yes should i change my standards?<br /><br />I agree with Norman up there. In no way should you have to change to so your partner likes you. There is always compromise and middle ground, but that is true in any relationship. Be who you are and be happy with yourself. The right guy will come along, just don&#039;t try and force the... Tue, 31 Oct 2006 06:03:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/117267 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/116679 What if world spun the other way? What changes would we see?<br /><br />we&#039;d all have to reset our clocks. As the east coast would then be the 4th times zone in the US Mon, 30 Oct 2006 04:59:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/116679 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/116678 The lottery is almost $200 million. What are your plans if you win?<br /><br />I&#039;d record the TV anouncement of my winning on tape or dvd. Label it &quot;The Untimely Demise of My Employment&quot; go into work and leave it on the manager&#039;s desk and leave. Then I&#039;d start loking to where I&#039;d be investing it to bring in regular income money, so i could... Mon, 30 Oct 2006 04:56:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/116678 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/116537 Should the drinking age be lowered to 18?<br /><br />no. most 21 year olds don&#039;t exercise enough responsible behavior when drinking, why would letting 18 yr olds be better? According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 17,013 people were killed in alcohol-related crashes (an average of one almost... Sun, 29 Oct 2006 20:01:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/116537 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/116508 I personally think that "LOL" is the most overused, annoying acronym on the Internet. Do you agree?<br /><br />I definitely agree. it is annoying. Sun, 29 Oct 2006 19:39:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/116508 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/115720 How is Bittorrent immune or more resistant to litigious forces in ways that Kazaa isn't, and why?<br /><br />Bit Torrent is different in the way the files are downloaded, you are not specifically downloading &quot;abc.mov&quot; your downloading fragments of the file under &quot;hashd&quot; names, as I understand it. But just as when you download the file &quot;abc.mov&quot; as these fragmented little... Sat, 28 Oct 2006 06:22:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/115720 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/115719 This is not really a question but more to find out peoples thoughts on it. I have started to accept that straight individual's nonacceptance of gay individuals sometimes might result from their jealousy of them being able to come out and be themselve<br /><br />I think it is more an open minded / closed minded kind of think. I&#039;m straight and will never be gay, but I have always felt &quot;to each his or her own&quot;. We can&#039;t expect people to live thee live based on what everyone else thinks. I think there are a number of openly gay people... Sat, 28 Oct 2006 06:17:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/115719 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/115715 Is there any jobs for 15 year olds now<br /><br />Fast food is always good. Some Targets and Walmarts will hire 15 yr olds, but regadlss your responsibilities are limited due to your age. Sat, 28 Oct 2006 06:02:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/115715 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/114150 Is it normal for parents to compete against one another for the love of their child?<br /><br />competing with your spouse for your child&#039;s love just sounds sick and twisted. The love should be shared, as a family, playing no favorites. Wed, 25 Oct 2006 07:19:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/114150 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/112843 If men disrespect their mothers, does that mean they'll disrespect every woman they meet?<br /><br />I don&#039;t have any pictures in my billfold. But I do live on a level of mutual respect with my mom(long story, with parents divorce and sneakiness), and I treat my girlfriend like the Goddess she is. Sun, 22 Oct 2006 19:06:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/112843 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/112830 How can I properly bleed the brakes on my 2001 Ford Ranger?<br /><br />First I would figure out why it needs to be bled, if it was leaking somewhere, or fluid low, new caliper, etc. Brake bleeding is the procedure performed on hydraulic brake systems whereby the brake lines (the pipes and hoses containing the brake fluid) are purged of any air bubbles. This is... Sun, 22 Oct 2006 18:46:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/112830 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/108743 We just got a lab pup. We have an older golden retriever, she dioesn't like him at all. He tries to play and get close to her but she just barks and growls, do you think this will change in time?<br /><br />I had a 5 yr old yellow lab/goldn mix when I got my 12 week old lab, she growled and was a grump, but before long she was dragging him around the yard with the tug&#039;o&#039;war rope. Unfortunately.... My Now Ex-wife has my little lab....who is 5 now. Argh..... Sun, 15 Oct 2006 17:11:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/108743 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/108597 If an employee found out that his workmate was violating one of the company's rules by accidentally reading the latter's logged conversation on the computer, and tells a friend about it, would that be considered slander?<br /><br />Were you accidentally reading other employees emails too? Sun, 15 Oct 2006 11:15:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/108597 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/108517 A guy's standing on the street with a sign saying "Free Hugs." Do you take him up on the offer?<br /><br />I&#039;d look at him in the most cynical fashion, an tell Him nothing in life is free, what&#039;s the catch? Sun, 15 Oct 2006 06:16:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/108517 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/108516 What is the most absurd "pick-up line" you have ever heard?<br /><br />In the interest of makig my girlfriend smile I come up with some pretty corny pick up lines. On of the favorites is: Girl, Your like Apple Juice........VeryFine. Sun, 15 Oct 2006 06:13:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/108516 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/108514 I click 'Start', 'Run', then type 'regedit' then hit enter. I get a message that says "Registry editing has be disabled by your administrator." I'm the administrator, I didn't do that. How do I get registr<br /><br />Is there more than 1 account to log into on that computer? By default it would be the account created when you installed windows. I believe you would change the setting for access in the administrative tools under the control panel once you are logged in as administrator. hope this helps Sun, 15 Oct 2006 06:03:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/108514 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/108511 What do you say to unwanted religious people that knock on your door trying to save your soul?<br /><br />They came around about a month ago. I told them I was Wiccan and they proceeded to fumble through their stuff to find something they could tell me about Wicca. I told them it is not likely they could tell me something about Wicc that I didn&#039;t know, just as I would not go around and try to... Sun, 15 Oct 2006 05:55:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/108511 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/107918 Is drug testing by companies in America mandatory? Does this breach your human rights?<br /><br />It does need to be disclosed prior to employment. In some cases they can force a drug test. We had a case at a warehouse I worked at where some racks were knocked over with a turret truck(15,000Lb forklift for narrow aisles), the insurance company wouldn&#039;t pay until the employee had a... Fri, 13 Oct 2006 16:39:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/107918 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/105182 Why do so many police officers appear so unhappy?<br /><br />I have 2 theories. A.) They were picked on as kids and now are pissed off and are on a powertrip, or the more likely, B.) They got into the field for all the right reasons, and after being seasoned and seeing all the flaws in the system, and how much people take for granted the risks they take to... Mon, 09 Oct 2006 02:45:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/105182 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/104619 How can you sleep on a plane?<br /><br />It is doubtful you&#039;d get the pilot to lower the cabin air pressure a bit and then everyone will sleep. Sat, 07 Oct 2006 19:34:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/104619 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/101669 What annoys you most while you are driving?<br /><br />Any driver sporting Mass Plates. Licenses come from cracker jack boxes there, at least that&#039;s the word on the street. Mon, 02 Oct 2006 01:29:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/101669 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/100250 Is it wrong to spend more time and money on video games than you do on your girlfriend? <br /><br />I guess it depends on how old you are. If you are still in highschool, probly not such a big deal. You shouldn&#039;t be getting too tied down that young anyway. If you are out of highschool in a seriously relationship with and you plan to marry her soemday I would definitely consider her... Thu, 28 Sep 2006 18:15:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/100250 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99448 What do you think about getting devoriced? and If you do would you ever try it again with some one new?<br /><br />I got divorced in the recent past. Mentally and emotionally I ws done with the relationship long before that. I said I&#039;d never get married again. But thenI reunite with an old friend after not seing her for 9 years. We hit it off really well. We wed next Autumn. Wed, 27 Sep 2006 06:24:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99448 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99447 What can be done about neighbors that continue to place non-postal items into my mailbox?<br /><br />Wrap tape around the handle that opens the mailbox. Then Cover the tape with Pine Sap, or some other sticky substance. Once your neighbor gets the hint go cut it off, or peel it off wearing disposable gloves. don&#039;t forget to take it off. It will upset your mailman if he gets sticky fingers. Wed, 27 Sep 2006 06:19:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99447 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99446 I found a white oval pill with little green specklles and the number 903 on one side, what is it?<br /><br />Other than the numbers I woulda guessed it was a Spearmint Cert. Wed, 27 Sep 2006 06:16:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99446 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99443 Whats better? 4 800-1000 RMS watt subwoofers with amps or 2 1500-2000 RMS watt subwoofers... im trying to get a really hard knocking system. BTW how does 1000 watts - 2000 watts sound?? & im all ears!<br /><br />You want it to be bassy or to punch hard? Last I checked... 10&quot; subs were the subs that you could get the biggest magnets on, so they would punch harder. And being smaller tend to be able to keep up bettr on repeated bass hits. Bigger speakers less punch, more bass, not as quick. Although my... Wed, 27 Sep 2006 06:07:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99443 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99374 I got my bellybutton pierced about 3 months ago and there has always been this scar tissue like thing near the right side of my piercing but i looked at it a couple days ago and it has seem to get bigger. Is it an infection? what should i do?<br /><br />More than likely it is a keloid(spelling). I would get your piercer to look at it. They see this kind of stuff all the time. If it is a keloid, tea tree oil has been a good thing to use on them from personal experience. It smells bad, but it did the trick for me. Tue, 26 Sep 2006 22:44:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99374 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99370 What could be making my exhaust produce smoke on my 1999 Plymouth Grand Yoyager?<br /><br />If this a white/bluish smoke? Is this a 4 cylinder model? The 4 cylinder models are notorious for burning out rings and head gaskets... Too much weight for a little engine to push so people tend to push harder on the gas. Tue, 26 Sep 2006 22:22:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99370 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99368 If i have a fifteen hundred watt amp, can i still hook that to two ten inch subwoofers, or will that be to much power for that size of subs?<br /><br />Depends on the peak wattage and the recommended wattage on the subs. I have seen some 10&quot; subs that can handle that kind of power. I would look into it before you accidently ruin a good set of speakers. Tue, 26 Sep 2006 22:19:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99368 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99365 Where do you live?<br /><br />In a rural town in Maine. 45 minutes from the coast. My cell phone works intermittently. And my work commute is an hour 1 way. Just be thankful I even have internet here, so I could answer this pressing question. Tue, 26 Sep 2006 22:08:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/99365 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98884 I haven't missed a pill, or been ill. but i still think i might be pregnant? is it possible and what are the chances of me being preganant?<br /><br />Have you been having sexual intercourse? If yes... Then it is possible. The only birth control to my knowledge that is 100% effective is abstinence. Not that I&#039;m preaching it. You just need to be safe and responsible if your having sexual relationships because you can get pregnant, and... Tue, 26 Sep 2006 05:29:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98884 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98318 How can I support my girlfriend who has anxiety?<br /><br />My girlfriend gets bad anxiety attacks... Xanax will help her but make her groggy and tired... I tend to just stand by and hold her hand.... Also if you know anything of the chakras... a little pressure on the third eye(the spot on the center of your head just a hair above the eyes). Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:32:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/98318 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97477 Is it cheating when you give someone a hug?<br /><br />I think the answer lies in the intentions behind the hug. Would you hug this person if your significant other was standing right next to you? If you feel the need to hide it from your partner perhaps your intentions are wrong. Sat, 23 Sep 2006 09:56:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97477 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97475 Who is the person you admire the most and why? <br /><br />My girlfriend. For being strong, intelligent, loving and compassionate, and still believing in people, despite the hardships she had to go through growing up. Sat, 23 Sep 2006 09:49:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97475 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97471 What happens if you signed papers retaining a lawyer but the papers you needed filed with the court were not filed on time because the lawyer wanted more money and you are now in default? Who is responsible?<br /><br />Did you have a contract signed stating what papers would be filed, by a certain deadline, for an agreed upon price? That would be the only certain way to put the lawyer in the wrong. Breach of contract. Sat, 23 Sep 2006 09:43:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97471 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97470 What are some good ways to prevent pressure building up in your ears during a flight in an airplane? <br /><br />Clear your ears frequently while climbing or descending. Like in scuba. Tried pluggin your nose and gently exhaling. Which should equalize the pressure. Maybe look up some intrnet sources on scuba and clearing of the ears. Sat, 23 Sep 2006 09:40:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97470 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97468 1994 Grand AM Gt 3.1L V6 - Black smoke coming from exhaust, reduced fuel mileage, check engine light is on, car hesitates during acceleration. Already replaced spark plugs and spark wires along with the fuel pressure regulator. Any guesses as to the cause<br /><br />Black smoke tends to be more of carbon burn. So my guess would be in fuel/air ratio. Maybe emissions equipment? Catalytic converter? Is the &quot;check engine&quot; light on? if so I would get a read on the computer and go from there. Also with a computer like a genisys, you can plug up and... Sat, 23 Sep 2006 09:37:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/97468 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/96911 How many real friends have you got?<br /><br />1 for sure. She is my soulmate. Mutually we would do whatever it takes to make the other happy. We would sarifice ourselves for the bnefit of the other half. It is love. Unconditionally. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 06:39:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/96911 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/96897 How do you reset the alarm system on a 2004 Pont. Grand Prix after the key was stolen and re-cut by the dealer? They want to charge $150.00 to tow plus labor. Can I do this myself?<br /><br />Are you talking about a factory alarm? Or the passlock anti-theft(which prevents the car from being strted without a proper key)? Fri, 22 Sep 2006 06:02:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/96897 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/95623 I'm 6 ft. 5 in. tall. Is there any way to become shorter?<br /><br />In some countries if your caught stealing they chop a hand off...Maybe if you stol it with your feet and made your get away in a hand stand. Other than that I think you may be stuck. It&#039;s easier to stunt your growth before you are full grown... I have heard of a risky procedure in asia... Wed, 20 Sep 2006 01:26:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/95623 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/95615 Where were you on Sept. 11 when the 2001 terrorist attacks were commited?<br /><br />I was at work. And got called to go to the break room to watch tv. Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:05:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/95615 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/95614 How do most people feel about marrying another person from a different ethnic background? <br /><br />I personally don&#039;t feel ethnic background should have anything to do with ones decision for marriage. It should be the relationship. And who cares what anyone else thinks as long as the couple is happy. Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/95614 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/95611 Is there anything wrong with holding a grudge?<br /><br />How about keeping it simple? What positive thing does holding a grudge accomplish? I personally think it is wasted energy. you can choose to or not to talk to someone anymore, but holding a grudge and letting it be in control of your thoughts and feelings is a waste. Tue, 19 Sep 2006 23:55:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/95611 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/95610 Can music help put you to sleep?<br /><br />I think more than it being music specifically, it is the ambient noise... being more consistant than some of the other noises around that seem to stick out when your there in silence. Some people use fans to produce a consistant noise to drown out other noises. Tue, 19 Sep 2006 23:51:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/95610 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/95608 Do you think most husbands would leave their wives if they could have the hottest porn star instead?<br /><br />If a prostitute is someone paid for sex. And porn stars are paid to have sex on film. Wouldn&#039;t that make them, Prostitutes with incriminating evidence? What husband in his right mind would leave his wife for a prostitute? I&#039;ll just stick with my soon-to-be wife. Tue, 19 Sep 2006 23:45:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/95608 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/95605 What can I do to add horespower to my Chevy 4.3L? <br /><br />while it&#039;s not cheap, and without rebuilding the engine to handle it your limited as to how much boost you can run before really tearing the engine apart.... Vortech makes a pulley driven supercharger kit. I&#039;ve seen one installed in place of the A/C compressor. Tue, 19 Sep 2006 23:37:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/95605 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/95102 In a firearms combat situation, what would be your tactic/weapon of choice?<br /><br />Well....If you mean in a concealed carry sense of thing, and the legal use of lethal force.. Any good school educating people in these areas will help you learn handle your weapon, but more importantly they should be teaching you &quot;conflict avoidance&quot; so you hopefully will never have to... Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:51:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/95102 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/95101 Why shouldn't I just end it?<br /><br />Because &quot;ending it&quot; is not a solution. It is quitting before you find the solution. I hope you are just messing around. If you are really considering it, I would suggest seeing a counselor or psychiatrist. They will listen to you, your feelings, your interpereted problems and have... Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:42:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/95101 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/95100 I love my BF, nothing is wrong in our relationship, we talk about getting married. But 4 months into our relationship, I had a drunken hookup when he left to work out in the field. I didn't plan it, it was an accident. I feel so guilty, should I tell<br /><br />Yes definitely.... You should definitely tell him before you let him marry you. At least if things go forward it is his choice then. Could you imagine how bad things would be if he found out down the road after you were married..... I&#039;m speaking from experience.... My ex-wife never told... Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:38:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/95100 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/95099 Is my 4 month old too young to drink juices? <br /><br />Good question. I&#039;m no nutritionist or anything,but my worries would be giving an infant all the sugar that comes with the juice. I think apple juice is easy on the system, helps them go to the bathroom, and mixed with water helps prevent dehydration, as well as diluting some of the sugar... Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:30:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/95099 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/95098 What is .net<br /><br />In the sense of a domain. www.randomwebsite.net it stands for network. There is also Microsoft&#039;s .NET Framework. Explanation below. As found on Wikipedia. The Microsoft .NET Framework is a software component which can be added to the Microsoft Windows operating system. It provides a... Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:26:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/95098 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/88279 What is the recommended length of an effective jog?<br /><br />Once you get your heart rate up, you need to keep it there for at least 20 minutes for gain in a cardiovascular workout. Or at least that is what the training books I read were saying when I was crosstraining for cycling. Hope this helps Wed, 30 Aug 2006 12:00:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/88279 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/87947 A friend of mine has had two DUIs and he cannot find a good job solely because his record is not clean. Is it possible to legally "hide" that information from employers? <br /><br />Lying on an application is generally grounds for &quot;immediate termination&quot; If found out. My suggestion would be to be honest in the first place. If it is that good of a job wouldn&#039;t it suck to lose it over something as silly as lying. Besides it does tell an employer something... Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:34:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/87947 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/87587 I have a 1993 Honda, with automatic transmission. Two problems started concurrently: the horn doesn't work, and when I replace the 20A fuse and then press the horn, it clicks a few times and then blows the fuse. Also the car won't shift. What�<br /><br />As far as the horn goes. If it is blowing the fuse like that, It&#039;s somewhere in the circuit, somewhere somethign else is cause excssive amperage to enter the circuit. Maybe another circuit on the same fuse shorting into the horn circuit? While relatively simple to diagnose, not alway the... Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:01:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/87587 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/87585 What is the best way to tell your parents and friends that you are heterosexual?<br /><br />Heterosexual? Do they think you are gay? My parents always just assumed my siblings and I were straight. Unless of course you meant homosexual. In which case it&#039;s going to be per the people. Some people are very open minded and accepting and others are not. Example: my girlfriend&#039;s... Mon, 28 Aug 2006 09:53:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/87585 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/86991 My boyfriend wants me to get on birth control but I'm against it, and he doesn't want to use a condom. I say no sex til we figure it out, but he's threatening to get with someone else. Is he bluffing or could he cheat?<br /><br />He is a loser for threatening it. You are obviously not a human being to him, more he treating you like a piece of meat. Whether he is bluffing or chating or both, he isn&#039;t worth your time. Sat, 26 Aug 2006 08:57:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/86991 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/86989 Should I go with a guy who uses the same pick-up line on me as he does with my friends?<br /><br />I know this is answering a question with another question, Why would a guy who is interested in you be trying to pickup on your friends? Sat, 26 Aug 2006 08:51:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/86989 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/86984 In Ontario, Canada, I am over 25 and have meet this mature 16 year old. Is it illegal if we have sexual intercourse?<br /><br />More than legal or illegal, think in terms of morality. Is it right or wrong? The correct answer is it is definitely wrong, no matter how mature you think she is... Now from a father&#039;s perspective.... I think a lot of Dad&#039;s would be looking at jail time if they found out a 25 yr old... Sat, 26 Aug 2006 08:40:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/86984 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/86695 What is the difference between an A.S. degree and an A.A. degree?<br /><br />I was always under the imprssion an AS was an open ended 2 year degree, with more of a focus. compuer science, ciminal justice, etc. Something where you &quot;could&quot; go onto a 4 year with it or sit tight at a 2 year. And that an AA was a 2 year degree comprised of mostly general education... Fri, 25 Aug 2006 07:59:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/86695 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/86686 Would you break up with your boyfriend if you saw him holding hands with another girl? <br /><br />Being a guy. I wouldn&#039;t be holding another girls hand. I love my girlfriend. If you caught him strolling along with another girl on his hand I would ask him about it. Is there more to it than just hand holding? I&#039;ve always thought, &quot;If I didn&#039;t love someone enough... Fri, 25 Aug 2006 07:34:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/86686 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/86549 Why do regular candy bars cost so much?<br /><br />Cause us Americans are major consumers with horrible eating habits. Someone will always make money selling man his poisons. Thu, 24 Aug 2006 19:20:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/86549 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/86548 Who was the first person you saw today? <br /><br />My soulmate. She sleeps next to me. Thu, 24 Aug 2006 19:13:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/86548 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/86510 My car vibrates violently if i brake at speeds past 35. I put new shocks in my car, and nothing changed. The previous owner had installed a lowered adjustable suspension. I dont know what to fix.It has real bad handling and bounces over the slightest bump<br /><br />Between auto school and turning wrenches on the clock, I have seen many cars with dried out and worn bushings on the control arms and other suspension pieces. This seemed to be more prone on the cheaper japanese imports. Hope this helps. If you get access to an auto lift, you should be able... Thu, 24 Aug 2006 17:58:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/86510 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/80760 Can a man truly be in love or even be falling in love, if he's also telling you that he wants to be free to sleep with other people?<br /><br />He doesn't sound like much of a winner. I hope he is not telling you he is in love with you at the same time he telling you he wants to sleep with other people. In addition to his insincerity, There is a lot more stuf going around he could have picked up off one of the other girls and transmit... Wed, 09 Aug 2006 08:04:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/80760 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/80320 Is this the real life? Or is this just fantasy?<br /><br />Your answer is in the fact you had to ask. Just remember, It's all fun and games until the flying monkeys attack. Tue, 08 Aug 2006 09:45:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/80320 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/80316 Is it legal to carry around a small pocket knife or switchblade in your pocket?<br /><br />In the US. Switchblade. No. And their is a maximum length of blade you can have with a folder. Anything over that length or fixed blade you need to have a concealed carry permit. Would not recomend it though. Tue, 08 Aug 2006 09:31:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/80316 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/80314 I was put on light duty at work for lower back injury,i was unable to do light duty,they put me on leave of absence,can they firer me.will workmans comp pay for it?<br /><br />Did you injure your back &quot;on-the-job&quot;? If that is the case I don't think they can fire you, at least not without compensation. Disability or something. I would suggest consulting a lawyer. Tue, 08 Aug 2006 09:27:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/80314 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/80308 Is there a way to connect to the Internet on my laptop in my car? I log a lot of interstate time, so Wi-Fi hotspots are worthless. <br /><br />Some Big Cell Carriers have PC cards, It's not the fastest, and not the cheapest, and generally limited to metro areas. Tue, 08 Aug 2006 09:13:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/80308 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/80096 I'm skeptical of the home study courses featured on infomercials. Are they worthwhile? If not, are there any books that will help a beginner get started in real estate investing?<br /><br />There are some key things to know about investing in real estate. My interests are primarily in rentals. A good book to read would be &quot;Millionaire Real Estate Invesotr&quot; by Gary Keller. Or Real Estate Riches by Dolf De Roos. Books are cheap enough and you can get different points of... Mon, 07 Aug 2006 22:15:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/80096