Answerbag: cavallerizza's answers

Answer to Here's my scenario: I take my normally outspoken friend to a formal dance at my school (we go to different schools). She seems thrilled beforehand, but distant and completely not herself the entire night of the dance. It is uncomfortable. What was up?

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 17:51:09 -0800

Here's my scenario: I take my normally outspoken friend to a formal dance at my school (we go to different schools). She seems thrilled beforehand, but distant and completely not herself the entire night of the dance. It is uncomfortable. What was up?

Girls are moody as hell. Get used to it. wait... (-: Hey, cheer up & hang in there! Maybe it was just a stomach flu! :-)

Answer to Will you share a serious poem on Answerbag that you've written?

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 18:22:19 -0800

Will you share a serious poem on Answerbag that you've written?

True story. One rainy day in December a few years back, I saw a black panther (cougar/mountain lion) walking in my pasture. It was very scary & exciting. Panthers are not at all common around here. About a week later, there was a story in the paper about a panther attacking & killing...

Answer to If you could have just one more day with a lost one what would you do?

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 17:57:21 -0800

If you could have just one more day with a lost one what would you do?

Hug & kiss him. Breathe in his scent. Let other family members see (or meet) him. Have my picture made with him.

Answer to What do you think the 7th hp book is called and who do you think dies?

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 17:49:08 -0800

What do you think the 7th hp book is called and who do you think dies?

Not sure on the name, but Harry is a dead man!

Answer to I'm worried that TV can influence people. I watched the Titanic yesterday, and after it, I put ice cubes in my bath and sank my rubber duck. What do you think?

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 16:05:27 -0800

I'm worried that TV can influence people. I watched the Titanic yesterday, and after it, I put ice cubes in my bath and sank my rubber duck. What do you think?

I think you're killing me!! Points! Points all around!

Answer to Has Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream been realized in America yet?

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 15:53:06 -0800

Has Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream been realized in America yet?

In my experience, we have at least made giant steps toward it. I say this because I do not know anyone who would not vote for --say, Colin Powell or Condoleeza Rice or Alberto Gonzales-- just because of their race. Not One Single Person. & I know a lot of people. I doubt that anyone could...

Answer to Why do you believe in God?

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 19:16:56 -0800

Why do you believe in God?

Intellectually... because if you examine every single thing in nature, from the cells in our bodies to the molecular makeup of a blade of grass, to planets revolving in perpetual motion around suns, to rivers and oceans and ecosystems, to (OMG) our brains & hearts & circulatory...

Answer to What is something you wish you could do, but can't?

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 19:36:02 -0800

What is something you wish you could do, but can't?

Sing in tune.

Answer to Can you tell me a fascinating story from your childhood?

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 20:17:50 -0800

Can you tell me a fascinating story from your childhood?

When I was a child, I had a pocket of fluid build up on my brain behind my eye. At the time, they thought it was a brain tumor. I was 3 years old. It was quite serious & I was very ill. My mother says that before the surgery, I started doing very odd things & even my personality...

Answer to Do you prefer the sun or the moon?

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:56:30 -0800

Do you prefer the sun or the moon?

Ahhhh.... the moon. For some reason, the moon moves me. It has its own beauty & doles out beauty to everything it touches. The mist & moon out meet out in the pasture & fade the horses to barely visible. Breathtaking! I know the sun is necessary for life & I appreciate it...

Answer to If you were going to be stuck on desert island for the rest of your life, would you rather take along your entire collection of books, or your entire collection of music? (Assuming you would always have a way to play the music.)

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 19:28:42 -0800

If you were going to be stuck on desert island for the rest of your life, would you rather take along your entire collection of books, or your entire collection of music? (Assuming you would always have a way to play the music.)

(Are we also assuming that we'll never become farsighted & thus unable to read the books?) I'll choose books because I forget the details of a book about 6 weeks after reading it anyway & so I could read them over & over.

Answer to What is El Nino and how does it effect the USA?

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 19:03:57 -0800

What is El Nino and how does it effect the USA?

Here's an intersting website on el nino: (we're having an el nino this winter) http://www.agclimate.org/agClimate.pl/agClimate.pl?function=climforecast/outlook.html&location=local&type=html&primary=2&major=1

Answer to I'm starting to feel a little guilty for living such a dull, easy life, what can I do to make my life more difficult and interesting?

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 19:55:40 -0800

I'm starting to feel a little guilty for living such a dull, easy life, what can I do to make my life more difficult and interesting?

I will suggest volunteer work. Something to move your focus off of yourself. Hospice is good.

Answer to i have a dog that, when you look away, takes off to the nieghbors house. no matter how many times i call him back, he just won't come. Is their anyway that i can stop him from going to the neighbors, and if he does, is their anyway to bring him back?

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 19:50:00 -0800

i have a dog that, when you look away, takes off to the nieghbors house. no matter how many times i call him back, he just won't come. Is their anyway that i can stop him from going to the neighbors, and if he does, is their anyway to bring him back?

Why is he going to the neighbor's? Do you know? Maybe they've got some groovy cat food sitting out or they're feeding him table scraps. Sometimes if a neighbor is nice, they don't want to run your dog out of their yard for fear of appearing rude or nasty, but that is...

Answer to What is one word that you absolutely refuse to abbreviate?

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 19:36:52 -0800

What is one word that you absolutely refuse to abbreviate?

Post Office & the State name on envelopes. I used to work for a semi big wig politician & he told me that it offended him when people wrote to him but were just too busy to write out words in the address. I thought that was stupid, but it stuck with me nonetheless kinda like an O.C.D....

Answer to What do you do when you feel stressed out to relax?

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 11:56:38 -0800

What do you do when you feel stressed out to relax?

I usually don't do anything. Then I get a headache which I will 1st try to medicate away & when that doesn't work, finally, I'm forced to lie down with either a cold rag on my head or a heating pad or go to sleep. NOTE: This is not advice!...this is a cautionary tale.:) Do...

Answer to Where do you go when things get rough?

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 19:38:27 -0800

Where do you go when things get rough?

The woods.

Answer to Do you judge a book by it's cover?

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 19:29:44 -0800

Do you judge a book by it's cover?

I once bought a book solely because of its title which was: Waiting For My Cats To Die. Oddly enough, it was pretty entertaining.

Answer to Why do people want to put their id names to Anonymous?

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 19:23:54 -0800

Why do people want to put their id names to Anonymous?

I went "Anonymous" for a long time because I didn't like my name. I was in a rush when I signed up & my 1st pick was taken & I couldn't think. Then later I discovered that I could change it. So I did. & now I'm not Anonymous anymore!

Answer to What do you keep your termostat temp at in the winter?

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 19:02:57 -0800

What do you keep your termostat temp at in the winter?

I sleep to 62 & warm things up to a toasty 65 during the day/evening! Well. I'm the lowest so far & I'm not trying to save energy or anything. (I can't stand to be cold!) But, I just don't feel cold at 65. I wonder why. Are you guys running around barefooted?!

Answer to Why do you use Answerbag?

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 19:03:46 -0800

Why do you use Answerbag?

I started Answerbagging because I had a medical condition I've never been able to figure out. To kill time waiting for my own answers to come in, I traipsed around the site reading other questions & answers. Now, I come back mostly because I like reading people's opinions that...

Answer to How do I sort out who I am and what I want to do with my life?

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 05:52:07 -0800

How do I sort out who I am and what I want to do with my life?

Thanks for your answers, but Answerbag seems to have altered the category on my question changing the whole meaning of it. I had originally put it under Job Hunting. I wanted ideas on how to figure out what job I was best suited for. Again, thanks anyway.

Answer to What did you do today to make the world, or your world, a better place?

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 05:48:49 -0800

What did you do today to make the world, or your world, a better place?

My question was edited & this isn't even Close to the original question that I asked. Thanks anyway for your answers.

Answer to Do you like communicating with people "in the flesh" or do you prefer online interaction via avatars?

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 05:44:14 -0800

Do you like communicating with people "in the flesh" or do you prefer online interaction via avatars?

Ok. I'm done. My question was "Do you like communicating with people "in the flesh" or do you prefer avatars?"

Answer to Do you use Answerbag while intoxicated?

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 05:41:04 -0800

Do you use Answerbag while intoxicated?

My question was "Do you ask & answer while intoxicated?" I'm going to stop asking questions if I'm going to be edited for no reason. What was wrong with the way I asked it? Maybe I don't want to sound like a boring robot.

Answer to What is your favorite line in a movie?

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 19:58:21 -0800

What is your favorite line in a movie?

"I have two guns... one for each of ya." Doc Holliday (Tombstone) after being told he was so drunk he was probably seeing double.

Answer to What is the strangest song that you have ever heard?

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 19:24:33 -0800

What is the strangest song that you have ever heard?

>delete< The song I had in mind was not only strange, it was offensive, so I've deleted it. It Was the strangest I've ever heard, but that doesn't mean anyone needs to hear it. >so, nevermind. sorry.< _______________ EDIT: OK, here's my 2nd strangest:...

Answer to What nationality is Amanda Detmer?

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 17:41:40 -0800

What nationality is Amanda Detmer?

American.

Answer to How can I find an affordable apartment in Manhattan?

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 17:33:59 -0800

How can I find an affordable apartment in Manhattan?

You can do that... if you don't mind if it's in Queens. (sorry couldn't resist -- good luck in your quest!)

Answer to Whats a good career to get in if you dont have a Highschool diploma?

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 17:17:23 -0800

Whats a good career to get in if you dont have a Highschool diploma?

If I had no education, I'd go into hairdressing. (is that what it's called?) They can make good money & in a big city, big money. For some odd (smart) reason, they also take Mondays off!

Answer to What would you consider a picture of fear?

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 17:11:16 -0800

What would you consider a picture of fear?

This kitty looks pretty scared to me.

Answer to How can you find out if someone you know is dealing drugs?

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 16:20:55 -0800

How can you find out if someone you know is dealing drugs?

Ask him if he knows where you can get some Smurfs or Care Bears. Or tell him you're friends have asked you to go Rolling. If he's dealing he'll probably know that's street for Ecstasy & maybe you'll get somewhere after you see how he responds to the comment.

Answer to What is a good X-mas present for a 56 year old woman (my mom)?

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 10:57:42 -0800

What is a good X-mas present for a 56 year old woman (my mom)?

I say give her a gift certificate for a painting class. I gave my mom that last year & she loved it! I gave the same thing to my nephew (her grandson) so they could go together which worked out great. They both loved it.

Answer to Are coroner's doctors?

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 10:19:39 -0800

Are coroner's doctors?

My local coroner is a florist.

Answer to Do you think piercings are attractive?

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 09:03:20 -0800

Do you think piercings are attractive?

No. Do the people who get them think they are? I never thought that they were doing it to Improve their looks. That would be interesting.

Answer to What is your favourite sound?

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 07:11:55 -0800

What is your favourite sound?

Nickers. I'm also partial to the sound of cranking my diesel truck. Love it.

Answer to What is your favorite Simpsons quote?

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 05:15:28 -0800

What is your favorite Simpsons quote?

"Facts are meaningless. You can use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true." Homer Simpson

Answer to Whats some tips to go to sleep faster. I spend 2 hours trying to get to sleep. I also take medicine around 7 pm and could a antidepressant be causing that problem?

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 20:45:32 -0800

Whats some tips to go to sleep faster. I spend 2 hours trying to get to sleep. I also take medicine around 7 pm and could a antidepressant be causing that problem?

Another little trick you can play on your body is taking a warm bath just before going to bed. When you get out, your body temperature will begin to cool mimicking the cooling that takes place when you go to sleep. Plus, try not to "try" to go to sleep. haha. It's true...

Answer to Do you ever get the feeling that some answerbaggers have no sense of humor?

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 18:29:07 -0800

Do you ever get the feeling that some answerbaggers have no sense of humor?

Irrational, abject fear of the Not Helpful button creates rampant chilling effect on Answerbaggers, draining all manner of color from their communication, including humor, sarcasm, political incorrectness and anything else that might even remotely possibly be taken the wrong way. What remains...

Answer to My mom thinks I'm weird because I have a different style than she wants me to have. She makes me dress like a preppy rich girl. What to do? I'm 15, and sick of conforming!

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 17:07:29 -0800

My mom thinks I'm weird because I have a different style than she wants me to have. She makes me dress like a preppy rich girl. What to do? I'm 15, and sick of conforming!

Your problem is so common, it's cliche. Isn't it ironic that by not wanting to "conform" you've succeeded in conforming (to a T) into the typical mother/teenager relationship. I would say just try not to let it ruin your relationship with her. Try not to make too...

Answer to What happens to a tree when its struck by lightening?

Sat, 18 Nov 2006 05:55:44 -0800

What happens to a tree when its struck by lightening?

I saw this happen to a tree in my yard & it just sort of exploded from the inside out. The whole tree didn't explode to nothing, but sections of bark shot out from the tree in all directions travelling distances up to about 30 feet. Afterward, there was a long, winding gouge mark...

Answer to Is it true that horses see things 4 times bigger than people do?

Sat, 18 Nov 2006 05:12:50 -0800

Is it true that horses see things 4 times bigger than people do?

That may be just a way of expressing the old cowboy wisdom that horses are good at seeing boogers. They're prey animals, so they are hyper-aware of their surroundings especially when in unfamiliar territory. The horse doesn't see things bigger, but they do have a much wider range of...

Answer to If you had to move halfway around the globe, where would you go?

Sat, 18 Nov 2006 05:11:22 -0800

If you had to move halfway around the globe, where would you go?

Italy.

Answer to Is the U.S. ready for a woman president? If so what about mood wings and what would be the pros and cons?

Sat, 18 Nov 2006 05:10:52 -0800

Is the U.S. ready for a woman president? If so what about mood wings and what would be the pros and cons?

Ah... the mood wings. & what about bad air days?!

Answer to What is a good gift to get my mother-in-law for Christmas who is in her early 60's?

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 13:00:46 -0800

What is a good gift to get my mother-in-law for Christmas who is in her early 60's?

Give her canvas/paint/brushes & a gift certificate to enroll in a painting class.

Answer to Do you like laugh tracks on television shows?

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 19:44:20 -0800

Do you like laugh tracks on television shows?

Yes. That's how I know when to laugh.

Answer to As it is PHD for doctor what is it for a lawyer?

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 16:53:01 -0800

As it is PHD for doctor what is it for a lawyer?

The initials are J.D. for Juris Doctorate.

Answer to Do cows really say moo?

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 16:23:19 -0800

Do cows really say moo?

Here's an awesome site to hear an animal sound & see how all of the different languages of the world interpret(spell) it: http://www.georgetown.edu/faculty/ballc/animals/

Answer to Should someone be unforgiving or mad at intoxicated cheating in a relationship?

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 17:48:45 -0800

Should someone be unforgiving or mad at intoxicated cheating in a relationship?

Well, I want to say: Mad, yes. Unforgiving, no. & only one bite at the 'forgiveness apple' & only after proper atonement! That sounds like the best-reasoned answer to me because it is a fact that alcohol impairs judgement. & I believe that it is possible for a drunk...

Answer to I love my kids but they won't listen to me and my daughter won't talk to me about her problems what can i do

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 17:36:21 -0800

I love my kids but they won't listen to me and my daughter won't talk to me about her problems what can i do

Maybe you can apply to be on the tv show Super Nanny! They're casting now. She's good at fixing kids who don't respect their parents. I've only ever seen small kids on that show though. http://abc.go.com/primetime/supernanny/ Her parenting techniques are on this...

Answer to Why are most Americans SO patriotic. Is it a good thing?

Sun, 12 Nov 2006 11:33:18 -0800

Why are most Americans SO patriotic. Is it a good thing?

we are? that's good to hear. i was under the impression that we were just a bunch of spoiled, ungrateful poor-mouths. if we're patriotic, then it's probably the same reason anyone is patriotic -- we enjoy living in our country. but you said "SO" patriotic. there is...

Answer to I'm gay, and I want to know the truth on the amount of people on average who are okay with it and who have a problem with it. Thoughts?

Sat, 11 Nov 2006 17:40:12 -0800

I'm gay, and I want to know the truth on the amount of people on average who are okay with it and who have a problem with it. Thoughts?

i don't know that i really Care so much because, i mean, you're walking your walk & i'm walking mine, you know? but the image of gay sex does kinda gross me out. (please don't take offense, i can assure you that i don't mean any offense!) i figured out that...

Answer to What would you like to see changed, added or removed from Answerbag?

Sat, 11 Nov 2006 17:09:35 -0800

What would you like to see changed, added or removed from Answerbag?

i'd like to be able to jump to a page when reading questions instead of only being able to go a few pages ahead at a time.

Answer to Who do you think you are?

Sat, 11 Nov 2006 10:45:12 -0800

Who do you think you are?

i'm someone who others find hard to understand, unless the 'others' happen to be my horses. they get me. as a matter of fact, if they could talk, i'd ask them who i am since they seem to have an even better idea of it than i do.

Answer to What can you do to create good karma, especially if you have changed yourself from past mistakes?

Sat, 11 Nov 2006 05:40:36 -0800

What can you do to create good karma, especially if you have changed yourself from past mistakes?

while it may be true that seeking good karma cheapens it, don't let that stop you from doing the good deed. go ahead & do the good thing even if you're just doing it to 'get good karma' because it's still a good deed, right? then, the more you do, the more...

Answer to I found a pill with a sort of blue flamingo looking bird on one side, it has silver ridges on the edge like a dime & on one side there is this weird hologram of a dancing lady. another side has a red pig. oh yeah, it's a 3-sided pill. any ideas?

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 16:50:08 -0800

I found a pill with a sort of blue flamingo looking bird on one side, it has silver ridges on the edge like a dime & on one side there is this weird hologram of a dancing lady. another side has a red pig. oh yeah, it's a 3-sided pill. any ideas?

oh, yeah, & when I took it, it made my head spin, i felt like throwing up & now i want to join the circus. or maybe just a county fair. what have i done?!

Answer to I found a pill with a sort of blue flamingo looking bird on one side, it has silver ridges on the edge like a dime & on one side there is this weird hologram of a dancing lady. another side has a red pig. oh yeah, it's a 3-sided pill. any ideas?

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 16:50:07 -0800

Answer to Where the hell are all these strange shaped pills with weird symbols coming from?

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 16:49:59 -0800

Where the hell are all these strange shaped pills with weird symbols coming from?

I wish people would just go to drugs.com & look them up themselves. www.drugs.com/pill_identification_drug_picture.html

Answer to How much would it cost to raise a house that is approximately 40'x40' with no foundation?

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 16:34:34 -0800

How much would it cost to raise a house that is approximately 40'x40' with no foundation?

Do you mean "raze"?

Answer to What websites do you trust for restaurant recommendations?

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 16:25:10 -0800

What websites do you trust for restaurant recommendations?

chowhound.com

Answer to A few minutes ago i asked how to get rid of black heads and just now it said the question was rejected- duplicate. And now it did it again to this question.

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 16:15:44 -0800

A few minutes ago i asked how to get rid of black heads and just now it said the question was rejected- duplicate. And now it did it again to this question.

I don't know the answer, but I've had the same thing happen to 2 of my questions that I KNOW were not duplicates.

Answer to What does IMAO mean?

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 16:06:42 -0800

What does IMAO mean?

If that 1st letter is a capital I, then it's In My Arrogant Opinion. source: acronymfinder.com

Answer to We are considering retiring in one of three states. Which state would be the best to retire in: California, Nevada, or Arizona?

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 15:23:13 -0800

We are considering retiring in one of three states. Which state would be the best to retire in: California, Nevada, or Arizona?

i've always heard that AZ has lots of retirees. there must be something to that. i believe retirees flock there for that great dry air. it's better, more comfortable, for the older achy joints. you get to miss out on all of those achy rainy days. plus since there are lots of...

Answer to How do I find the water line plumbing in my house?

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 13:09:23 -0700

How do I find the water line plumbing in my house?

You might not be able to find out in the county records if you live in an older house & the work was done before records were required. We only found out where our lines were because a neighbor remembered watching them lay the lines years ago. If you sort of know where they are & you...

Answer to How can I keep from procrastinating? This is a serious problem for me.

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 13:00:51 -0700

How can I keep from procrastinating? This is a serious problem for me.

Sometimes I procrastinate because I think that I perform better under the pressure of a deadline. If you want to stop, you might try adding positive & negative reinforcements to your to-do list. Write them down on the list. Then every time you complete under time, give yourself a treat...

Answer to As a straight gay rights activist, how do I tell people I find it offensive when they use "gay" or "queer" as a slur word without sounding self-righteous?

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 17:48:48 -0700

As a straight gay rights activist, how do I tell people I find it offensive when they use "gay" or "queer" as a slur word without sounding self-righteous?

i think your question is more specific than it needs to be. you could just as easily ask any type of person how they would react to any type of language they found offensive, right? my answer isn't really something that i would "say" to them, but i would probably make a face...

Answer to What is the "five-second" rule in the NBA?

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 19:48:09 -0700

What is the "five-second" rule in the NBA?

i thought it was how long food could stay on the ground & still be edible. sometimes stretched to the 10-second rule if you're really hungry! :)

Answer to Why won't my two small dogs sleep next to each other? They nap in separate areas. They are very close otherwise.

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 18:25:29 -0700

Why won't my two small dogs sleep next to each other? They nap in separate areas. They are very close otherwise.

my 2 dogs offer 2 answers to your question: (1) they only consider sleeping next to each other if they're cold & need each other for warmth. (2) they need to sleep in separate areas so they can each have a "guard post" to better protect their humans & keep them safe!...

Answer to Why do so many police officers appear so unhappy?

Mon, 09 Oct 2006 18:50:39 -0700

Why do so many police officers appear so unhappy?

They risk their lives every day dealing with the worst humanity has to offer, trying to help people who mostly do not respect or appreciate them & they get paid squat-all for doing it.

Answer to If you had to choose between Hillary Clinton, Condoleeza Rice, and Oprah for President of the USA, who would you vote for?

Mon, 09 Oct 2006 18:21:52 -0700

If you had to choose between Hillary Clinton, Condoleeza Rice, and Oprah for President of the USA, who would you vote for?

Rice. Love Oprah, but she's perfect right where she is. No need to mess with a good thing.

Answer to Sometimes I feel down (like once a week) like a little crisis in my life...and turning 30 isn't helping at all! sometimes I feel so depressed...is there a natural remedy like some over the counter anti-depressant?(no pills! no doctors!)

Mon, 09 Oct 2006 18:17:49 -0700

Sometimes I feel down (like once a week) like a little crisis in my life...and turning 30 isn't helping at all! sometimes I feel so depressed...is there a natural remedy like some over the counter anti-depressant?(no pills! no doctors!)

You can check out these websites for some ideas: http://www.depression.com/ http://depression.about.com/ Do you get exercise? Riding my horses always pulls me out of any funk I can get myself into. Good Luck.

Answer to Me and this other guy both like the same girl. Right now he has the upper hand... how do i get back in the lead?

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 17:58:16 -0700

Me and this other guy both like the same girl. Right now he has the upper hand... how do i get back in the lead?

why do you think he has "the upper hand" when she calls him "a great friend"? that's not what you're after, is it? to be "friends"? his strategy of getting "friendly" with her just might backfire. actually it sounds to me like he is in a very...

Answer to What do you want to be when you grow up?

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 17:18:58 -0700

What do you want to be when you grow up?

a cowgirl. no wait, a dolphin trainer. a scientist. independently wealthy. a superhero. .... maybe decisive.

Answer to What is the percentage of people that lie when sworn in and asked questions on the witness stand?

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 18:52:17 -0700

What is the percentage of people that lie when sworn in and asked questions on the witness stand?

Of course you won't be able to get a verifiable answer on this but .... my guess is about 50%. [edited to add:] wait, i'm thinking of criminal court. hmm... i wonder if people are more honest in civil court... probably not.... ok, i'm going to stick with 50%.

Answer to How can i make my left hand stronger so that ill be able to use it with equal dexterity as my right? (im right-handed)

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 17:46:21 -0700

How can i make my left hand stronger so that ill be able to use it with equal dexterity as my right? (im right-handed)

Looney's dead on -- strength and dexterity are 2 different things. For dexterity, I set my mouse for different hands at home and at work.

Answer to I am really board what should I do, I'm stuck at home,and hate the t.v cuz thats all I've done since I woke up?

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 11:54:02 -0700

I am really board what should I do, I'm stuck at home,and hate the t.v cuz thats all I've done since I woke up?

are you stuck in the house? i would go outside and play. you could read. put a puzzle together. put "bored" in the search box here and get more ideas. i think about.com has good learn-a-foreign-language info. you could do that. write a book. or just a story and send it in to a...

Answer to Can boredom kill?

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 11:44:30 -0700

Can boredom kill?

Maybe sometimes indirectly. It could if you did something stupid out of boredom, like started doing drugs or playing with fire or guns. Stuff like that.

Answer to How can I respond to someone that keeps telling me to speak English instead of Spanish at work?

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 06:59:59 -0700

How can I respond to someone that keeps telling me to speak English instead of Spanish at work?

You could say, "Ok. I apologize for being so rude. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. I truly didn't realize. I didn't think about how it looked from someone else's point of view. ... Perhaps I could return the favor and tell you that your approach was unecessarily...

Answer to What is the best way to tell your mom you're bisexual?

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 22:20:10 -0700

What is the best way to tell your mom you're bisexual?

tell her you're dying. then you can give her the good news that you're not dying, your just gay. she'll be relieved! :)

Answer to I've had this dream for two nights in a row. I dream that there's this guy that I don't think I like who asks me out. I eventually yes by the end of the dream and then we make out. What does this mean?

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 21:45:23 -0700

I've had this dream for two nights in a row. I dream that there's this guy that I don't think I like who asks me out. I eventually yes by the end of the dream and then we make out. What does this mean?

i know with my dreams it's hard to tell because sometimes they're being literal & sometimes they're being really abstract. your dream could mean that you're thinking about liking the guy OR the guy could represent Any thing that you think you don't want to do &...

Answer to What can be done about neighbors that continue to place non-postal items into my mailbox?

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 21:31:53 -0700

What can be done about neighbors that continue to place non-postal items into my mailbox?

although it is illegal, unfortunately it is a federal law & Good Luck trying to get the feds to prosecute that! if it's your privacy your concerned about (the neighbor seeing your mail), you could get a post office box. if it's the nuisance of it that bugs you, you could try...

Answer to Policeman issue me a speed ticket but he put the wrong offense date in the ticket. The offense date should be in 2006 but in the ticket he put 2003. Can this be the reason for the court to dismiss the case?

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 20:19:31 -0700

Policeman issue me a speed ticket but he put the wrong offense date in the ticket. The offense date should be in 2006 but in the ticket he put 2003. Can this be the reason for the court to dismiss the case?

cmerch is right. to paraphrase a recent GA appellate court opinion: despite how some lawyers practice law, the criminal justice system is not just an elaborate game of Gotcha!

Answer to How do you get rid of those ugly, dark circles under peoples eyes where its so bad it goes beyond just getting sleep? And preferably cheap medicines, remedies etc.

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 20:11:00 -0700

How do you get rid of those ugly, dark circles under peoples eyes where its so bad it goes beyond just getting sleep? And preferably cheap medicines, remedies etc.

try an eye cream with vitamin k in it. i know there's one that's specifically marketed as a dark circle diminisher, i just can't remember the name of it.

Answer to Why does my dad assume he can buy my love, when I don't really want money?

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:33:25 -0700

Why does my dad assume he can buy my love, when I don't really want money?

i don't know him, so i don't really know... but i can think of a few of ideas. (1) he felt loved whenever someone gave him money & he doesn't realize that you're different. (2) he's not trying to buy your love at all. he's trying to buy something else....

Answer to Why is it that you'll hear an old song on the radio that you haven't heard in years and years, then you'll hear it ten times that one day on different stations?

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:01:25 -0700

Why is it that you'll hear an old song on the radio that you haven't heard in years and years, then you'll hear it ten times that one day on different stations?

OR! the dj from one station is listening to his rival station in the morning on his way in to work, hears the song like you did & thought, wow i haven't heard that song in years, i think i'll dig it up & play it for my listeners today. then he drives in to work & plays the...

Answer to What are some reasons people cut themselves?

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 17:18:30 -0700

What are some reasons people cut themselves?

(if you're talking about "cutters" who aren't trying to adorn their body in any way) -- emotional pain is sometimes very hard to get a handle on, hard to understand. physical pain is easy & very understand-able. so you swap a pain that doesn't make sense for one...

Answer to If someone answers your question right or wrong do you rate it if not why?

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 17:02:27 -0700

If someone answers your question right or wrong do you rate it if not why?

i usually rate only the good answers. if it's not right or just so-so, i don't rate at all. this is because i don't want to give someone a bad rating, even a kinda bad rating. at least they tried. i suppose i would rate down if someone said something really offensive or...

Answer to I take 11 different medications. How can I tell if any counteract with one another?

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 19:16:47 -0700

I take 11 different medications. How can I tell if any counteract with one another?

this is Eckerd Drug Store's website: http://www2.eckerd.com/index.asp click on the Pharmacy tab, then the Drug Interactions tab & follow directions from there. i don't know how sophisticated the tool is. it may be too simple for your needs. you're probably better off...

Answer to How should you look after a cat that has a cold?

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 17:16:34 -0700

How should you look after a cat that has a cold?

if my cat gets a cold, she goes straight to the vet for medicine. for some odd reason, cat colds are very miserable, even with the help of meds. poor kitty.

Answer to I had 2 months without smoking weed i smoked a week ago. what should i do to take a drug test in 48 hours

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 18:05:19 -0700

I had 2 months without smoking weed i smoked a week ago. what should i do to take a drug test in 48 hours

is the test blood or urine?

Answer to Why do mountain bikers you meet on the trail usually look at your bike before they look at you? Even people I know who are not generally status concious at all do this.

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 19:29:12 -0700

Why do mountain bikers you meet on the trail usually look at your bike before they look at you? Even people I know who are not generally status concious at all do this.

maybe they're looking to see what gear you've got that they might want to get. i've sort of quit mtn biking since i got the horses, but i know that i Always look at other rider's horses & gear before looking at them & i'm just looking for ideas.

Answer to I'm thinking about getting a degu. What do they eat, what kind of cage do they require, what colors are there are, and what's their lifespan? And do they make good pets in the first place?

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 09:25:56 -0700

I'm thinking about getting a degu. What do they eat, what kind of cage do they require, what colors are there are, and what's their lifespan? And do they make good pets in the first place?

all you ever wanted to know about degus: http://www.degus.org/

Answer to What does the acronym STFU mean?

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 09:22:32 -0700

What does the acronym STFU mean?

here's where i go for all of my acronym dilemas: http://www.acronymfinder.com/ (teaching men to fish... or ladies)

Answer to Where are all these people finding so many unidentified pills they ask about on AB? Put all these togather and we have an AB pharmacy!

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 08:27:50 -0700

Where are all these people finding so many unidentified pills they ask about on AB? Put all these togather and we have an AB pharmacy!

maybe they're not "finding" them at all but buying them on the street in little unmarked zip lock baggies & then getting curious about what it is they're taking after their hair starts falling out! ;) maybe it will help if we post this website:...

Answer to Why does my dog only eat treats over carpet? He picks them up, takes them off of our hardwood floor, and into a carpeted room to eat.

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 08:20:17 -0700

Why does my dog only eat treats over carpet? He picks them up, takes them off of our hardwood floor, and into a carpeted room to eat.

maybe so they won't slide around on him. slippery treats no fun to eat!

Answer to Who would win between a pack of coyotes & a horse?

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 08:14:23 -0700

Who would win between a pack of coyotes & a horse?

plus i need to know what, if anything, i can do to help protect the horse, or trap/kill the coyotes! THANKS!

Answer to If you could be something other than human what would you be?

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 05:51:21 -0700

If you could be something other than human what would you be?

i might try being an ant. i want to know how they build those beds & communicate with each other. being a tree might be nice. you'd learn a lot of patience. & to find beauty in what's around you, since you couldn't exactly travel the world looking for it! i...

Answer to Neither of my parents were very pleasant to me. They're both getting on and will die soon, and I don't like or trust either of them. How do you handle death in a scenario like this?

Sat, 09 Sep 2006 18:59:41 -0700

Neither of my parents were very pleasant to me. They're both getting on and will die soon, and I don't like or trust either of them. How do you handle death in a scenario like this?

i would probably have a beer & maybe pray for their souls. ? if they had anything to inherit, maybe fake a reconciliation to try & get the stuff! (hey, pray for my soul while you're at it!)

Answer to PLEASE HELP ME! My cat Mona is 1 1/2 old and has a very bad habbit. She sometimes destroys things in the house. Ex: Chews up papers, climbs up and destroys house plants. "Boundry"does not work with her. I Love her so much but is straining my mar

Sat, 09 Sep 2006 09:28:18 -0700

PLEASE HELP ME! My cat Mona is 1 1/2 old and has a very bad habbit. She sometimes destroys things in the house. Ex: Chews up papers, climbs up and destroys house plants. "Boundry"does not work with her. I Love her so much but is straining my mar

i'm not a pet trainer or anything, but maybe if you give her plenty of toys & things that she Can destroy & a really good scratching post. then take a water spray bottle & spray her whenever she does the bad things & encourage her to play with the new stuff. just a thought...

Answer to Why do we die?

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 20:10:10 -0700

Why do we die?

(Why? or How?) i heard a response to that question just recently on a preview for the tv show Six Feet Under. i'm not sure the exact wording, but it was something like this: "to make Life matter."