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What are the top 5 things in life that you want to do before you die? 1. Finish my PhD 2. Get my pilot's license 3. Climb mount Fuji 4. Go to Africa 5. Buy some land and build a house on it

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If I go on an upgrade to Firefox 3, will all my old bookmarks still remain? Someone told me on the phone that I would lose them. It did not sound right. So I thought I'd ask here & see what those of you who have upgraded to Firefox 3 can tell me about it. Erm, well, I installed it when it came out and didn't have problems for a while. But about a week or so ago, strange things started happening with my bookmarks and then they all sort of disappeared. Now when I add new bookmarks, it just overwrites the old one and populates the bookmark toolbar with duplicates. I checked out the Mozilla forum and it looks like quite a few other people are...

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Winning trumps truth. Telling lies trumps truth. Destroying your "opponent" trumps truth. So, is there anything, anything at all ,that Truth trumps? For me, truth trumps everything. Beneath every lie, every "win" is truth and that's what I look for. That's my world anyway..

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Have you ever made an embarassing typo here on AB? 'Pubic consumption' for 'Public consumption' was preeetty embarrassing.. :)

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Our very own Galeanda is now....a Genius! Will you join me in congratulating her? Congratulations Galeanda to a well-deserved honor!

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What is the most interesting branch of science you have recently studied? Why? Information science! Everything we do stems from information in one way or another and the ways in which we create, store, and access it are endlessly fascinating. Plus, information science is cross-disciplinary, so there's plenty of room to branch out and explore so many different things.

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How is knowledge generated? Is it solitary, social or both? I believe that they both inform each other. The time I spend alone builds into things that are helpful in social situations and the time I spend with friends, family, (internet!), instructs the knowledge I have as a solitary individual. Both are important by themselves, but function best together. Happy Saturday Rosie! :)

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Is the IUD only for women who have had kids? Any woman can use it, but it is typically easier to have it inserted if you have previously had a child since your cervix is typically more "open." They recommend that you keep it in for longer stretches of time because, a)it is expensive and it wouldn't be cost effective to take it out after, say, six months, and, b)it would be rough on your body to have it inserted only to take...

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Have you ever hitchhiked? Have you ever picked somebody up that was hitchhiking? Yes to both. Once a bunch of us were driving this old VW bus to Tuscon to go dancing and one of the rods blew. There were about 6 of us and we threw out our thumbs and we got picked up by a guy and his girlfriend driving a school bus to Cali. One of my girlfriends and I once picked up a "trusty" (trust fund hippie) on our way out to some hot springs in New Mexico. We knew he was ok because...

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I've got unicorns on my mind. If you had a unicorn, what would it's name be? And what color would it be? Wow, I was wearing my unicorn t-shirt just yesterday! My unicorn would be white with a gold horn, gold hooves and silver mane and tail. His name would be Joe.

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On your fish fry: Tartar (white) or cockatil (red) sauce, or maybe something else? Oh, I love balsamic vinegar. And tar-tar, but mostly because I love to say tar-tar.

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For those who's pregnant or had been pregnant, if you were given the choice, would you prefer caesarian? or natural birth? Why to either? Oh definitely natural. And no drugs. I think that if you're drugged up, you can't feel the contractions enough to time the pushing. The more you feel, the better you can gauge things and the quicker/easier it will go. Of course, that's just my experience. I know it's different for everyone. :)

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Your very first and last concert ... When did you go? And who did you go see? My very first concert was Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters. The Oakridge Boys opened for her. I think I was eight. The last "big" concert I saw was Bjork and Bonny Prince Billy at Red Rocks. Beaauuuutiul show. But I did go see Leslie and the Lys (with Mr. Pacman and Magic Cyclops) a couple of weeks ago...killa!

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Do you have a library card? I have several!

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GIRLS: If you were a guy, would you date yourself? GUYS: If you were a girl, would you date yourself? Oh heck yes. I would get to watch all the movies I like, we would listen to the same music, and we would have the same sense of adventure so we would never be bored. Oh man.. I can't even begin to think of how much fun I would have! How? How do I make this happen?? Oh wait, I'm right here. I can date myself right now! Wow! Thanks!

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Who's Avatar is actually a picture of themself? and if its not why? Mine is me. Yup. That's me.

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Ladies, will you describe your labor & delivery experience(s)? Hm. Wow. Everyone's talking about all of the pain, but it really only hurt me during the crowning and that lasted less than a minute. I did all natural birth, too.. noooo drugs, and I think it took an hour from the time they admitted me into the hospital and when it was over. I can only hope if I do it again, it will be that easy!

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Would you like to be as old as your level? Hm. 4 was a good age. But if I went back, that would mean I would have to live through my twenties again. As fun as those were, I think I'd skip it. ;)

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Do you have divorced parents? Nope. My folks have been married for 36 years and still love each other. My mom used to joke that there should be a support group for kids whose parents are still married.

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How often do you argue with your mother?Why? Wow, I am happy to say that I never argue with her. We definitely had our struggles when I was younger, but those have all blossomed into the loving and open relationship we have now. We talk every week and I love it. I love my mom!!

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What is the furthest you've ever ridden a bicycle? I did 28 miles once. Don't ask me how.. :)

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What does your nick name on answerbag says about you? My name is Heather. I work for Answerbag. ;)

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Do you want to list your top ten (Can't be any less) favorite movies so that - based on these - I can reveal your personality out of 16 different types? (This question takes the place of my similar question about movies that I had to abandon). 1. Harold and Maude 2. Santa Sangre 3. La Strada 4. Amelie 5. The Stalker (Tarkovsky) 6. Until the End of the World 7. Moonstruck 8. Fiddler on the Roof 9. Neverending Story 10. Lara Croft Tomb Raider!! :) [guilty pleasure, don't ask]

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Do you feel foolish when you find out someone you really care about doesn't care the same way about you? Sure I do. But I never regret it.

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Did u know that If you smile for three minutes straight, you will then get a feeling of being naturally high? (the funny thing is that i'm now imagining lots of people who are reading this smiling big at the same time :-) Do you want to try it? That's awesome! I am so totally smiling right now! :D You rock!!

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Has AB removed the Superlative Answerbaggers category? Yes! It was merged yesterday with the Answerbag Users category.

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What illnesses can cause one's body temperature to drop below normal? Really bad infections (sepsis) can cause one to have very low body temps. Generally those folks are severely ill and are in bad shape. Chemicals like caffeine and nicotine can cause vasoconstriction of the peripheral arteries and make your hands cold but it probably raises or doesnt change overall temperature.

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Why does body temperature spike before vomiting? Vomiting is triggered by a chemoreceptor zone in the brain, certain chemicals secreted by infections or rotten food, etc. also act on the hypothalamus, which sets temperature for the body. Pyrogens may be a laymans term for these chemicals in a broad sense.

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My GP has referred me to a Consultant Nephrologist for persistent (5 months) low grade UTI symptoms. I've never had any problems with my kidneys. Should I not have been referred to a Urologist? A nephrologist can direct you to antibiotic therapy or tests that can determine if you have an anatomic problem that a Urologist (operates on bladder and kidneys) has to fix. Something like a huge stone a urologist could fix.

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If someone developed noninfectious SIRS from experiencing trauma, what treatment would they need? What kind of prognosis would they have? Generally there isnt a specific treatment for SIRS (systemic inflammatory response syndrome), the treatment usually consists of treating the trauma that causes it. Usually those folks need a lot of IVF and might need to be intubated if they have lung injury but its a self-limiting thing for the most part.

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A friend of mine is a size 10 (size 8 in usa terms) and she wants a gastric bypass and she has actually found a doctor willing to do it, how can i stop this, she is thin enough as it is this is just beyond ridiculous In the US, board certified bariatric (weight loss) surgeons will operate on those with a BMI (body mass index) above 35 if they have illnesses related to obesity, otherwise its 40 or above to qualify for an operation. someone that is 5'5'' would have to weigh about 250lbs to have a BMI of 40. Nobody that is "thin" is getting a weight loss surgery in this country,...

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Which is better, gastric bypass or lapband? Gastric bypass has better proven weight loss and is better overall in helping or curing adult onset diabetes. The lap band is safer and reversible, but involves more exercise and diet adherence or it fails. Up to 20% of folks who get the band dont lose any appreciable weight.

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Does appendicitis surgery hurt if so how long doe's it take to get well Appendicitis is very painful. Surgery to remove it is one of the very few operations where you feel better when you wake up. Keyhole=laparoscopic surgery, you can recover in one day, at least from the incision.

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Do you know anyone who is friendly and cordial sometimes, and takes shots or swats at you at other times? You never know which person is going to show up. How long does it take you to remove yourself from the line of fire for good? It probably takes me longer than it should. I always tend to prize the good parts of people and forgive the bad parts. But after too much of the yo-yo, I drop out for good. Life's too short to be waiting for jabs and punches! :)

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If the universe is expanding what are we expanding into? The universe was once just a seed. The "Big Bang" was the beginning of growth. Spring. We are now expanding just as a seed grows. We are one, big cosmic plant that will eventually be eaten by a cosmic cow or trampled by a cosmic 4x4. ;)

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What is worse , Telling a white lie or hurting a person you love? I think it depends on what the lie is protecting your loved one from. But ultimately, I've always felt in any situation (be it with loved ones, friends, co-workers) I would rather deal with the hurt of an uncomfortable truth than the pain of a lie. Truth I can work with. Trust is hard to rebuild. Great question, by the way.

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What should a woman wear to a symphony? A black dress will work fine, but the beauty of going to symphonies, operas, and ballets is that you can wear things that are much more FUN than that old standby. Think shimmery!

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I think if you are comfortable in your own skin, you can pretty much withstand any onslaught! What do you think? Yes, and I think the key here is, "pretty much." I don't think that anyone is completely infallible and if they were, I would question their humanity. It's good to be strong and confident, but it's just as good to have feelings and sensitivities as well. It's part of the beauty of being alive.

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Is It aleagle to finger a 15 year old? It's absolutely illegal if you are 18+ and potentially otherwise, whether she consents or no.

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If I told you I taught my dog to meditate - roll on her back at a command to Zen, would you think I was nuts? Would you think it possible? This is Zen dog # 2 for the record I used to work at a pet boutique called Zen Dog. :)

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Which food or beverages get eaten or drunk the fastest in your home? What are you forever replenishing? (bread&milk excluded) Tortillas!!

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Do you remember when schools used Ditto machines? Did you smell your paper when you got a fresh copy? Oh my gosh, yes. And funny to think that I was so entranced by the smell that I never noticed if anyone else was doing it. I'm sure we all were... and what a funny image of a classroom of kids all sniffing their dittos. :)

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Is keeping my home at 58 degrees (F) in the winter as ridiculous as people seem to think it is? YIKES! That's coooold! But if you're comfortable, I can't knock it.

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What does a moderator do on Answerbag? Weeeell, we moderators sift through the hundreds of flags that are submitted every day and decide whether or not to accept them, based on some general guidelines. We always try to be consistent and fair when doing this, and we get no points whatsoever for doing this. Also, I have noticed that the act of flagging is often referred to as moderation, but the actual moderators are the ones who...

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Do I have a little troll following behind my questions and placing them in the oddest places, or putting the strangest words at the beginning of them? How would you explain it? Here's what's happening: When other ABers view your questions, they all have the ability to flag your questions as being in the "wrong category," and they are prompted to suggest a more appropriate category. If the flag is approved by a moderator, the category will be changed.

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How many of u indulge in a mindless,greedy and endless food binge just after u decide to start a strict diet n exercise regimen the very next day? I definitely don't, but mostly because I rarely, if ever, decide to go on STRICT diets. But if for some reason I decided to put a ton of pressure on myself, I might be tempted to crack.

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In an argument, do you believe you are always right or do you accept that you might be wrong? I dunno. I often find myself posing an argument with a half curiosity that there could be a better way to think about something. My ego wants me to always think that I am right, but I find that being flexible in my opinions helps make me wiser in the long-run.

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Why do people buy gold in times of crisis as if at the end of civilization they will be able to trade shiny metal for food? I would think that having a bunch of gold during an economic collapse (total or otherwise) will help you simply due to the fact that peoples' memories of the economic system will not be erased if said system disappears. Because of this, there will almost always be somebody around who will see the value in trading their ham sandwich for a flake of gold. Plus, after the collapse it can only...

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What are the sides of the dna ladder made of? The "sides" of a dna ladder are most typically composed of the four molecules: adenine, cytosine, thymine, and guanine.

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What are the "rungs" of the dna ladder made of? The "rungs" of a dna ladder are composed of hydrogen bonds, which are composed of the intermolecular force caused between two molecules which have opposite charges. In the case of dna, these charged molecules are adenine, cytosine, guanine, and thymine (not to be confused with thiamine!), or A, C, G, T. Adenine and thymine pair together as do guanine and cytosine. This is about all...

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I thought i was pregnant because i had breast soreness and nausea. this morning i woke up to cramps and bleeding. this will make it 4-5 wks since my last period, but i usually get my period every 3 wks. is this a miscarriage or just my period? Unfortunately, this is something that is difficult to tell for certain. Because it is a possibility (especially because of the breast soreness and the irregular period), I would certainly go in and get checked out by your doctor. At the very least, take a pregnancy test; there could still be some of the pregnancy hormones in your system if you were, indeed pregnant.

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Who wrote the Bill of Rights? ANSWER WITHDRAWN Please see second answer above or.. James Madison, per enocht. "George Mason, the "Father of the Bill of Rights," carefully wrote out these amendments to ensure individual liberties." Obtained from: http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/jb/nation/bofright_1

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In what year did Rhode Island ratify the Constitution? "Ratification of the Constitution by the State of Rhode Island, May 29, 1790. Rhode Island was the thirteenth state to do so." Obtained from: http://www.usconstitution.net/rat_ri.html

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I have a round pill with one aqua green side and another side is white with an E on it. What's this? It sounds like it could be an Exedrin Migraine pill. Check out this imgae, to see if it's right.(Click on the image to see full, large image) Obtained from: http://www.drugs.com/PDR/images/pills/p03310a4.jpg

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