Answerbag: Elwood's answers http://www.answerbag.com/profile/900574 New Answerbag answers from Elwood Wed, 30 May 2012 18:50:41 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 18:50:41 -0700 Answer to My boyfriend wants to sleep with my grandmother, what should I do? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8318707 My boyfriend wants to sleep with my grandmother, what should I do?<br /><br />That depends -- how hot is your grandmother? If hot -- join them!! Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:06:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8318707 Answer to Is it me, or does Joseph Gordon-Levitt, look a lot like Heath Ledger, esp. in the movie "10 things I hate about You" http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7672836 Is it me, or does Joseph Gordon-Levitt, look a lot like Heath Ledger, esp. in the movie "10 things I hate about You"<br /><br />You mean that wasn&#039;t Heath Ledger!?!?! I *always* thought it was!! Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:38:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7672836 Answer to 24+18*5- (12-2)*7 -7*6+3*8 -(9*2)+5=????? This problem was on a quiz last night and the no one can figure out the answer. They gave the correct answer as 1838.... but did not show the verification. ANy ideas if that answer is correct? Thanks http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7659187 24+18*5- (12-2)*7 -7*6+3*8 -(9*2)+5=????? This problem was on a quiz last night and the no one can figure out the answer. They gave the correct answer as 1838.... but did not show the verification. ANy ideas if that answer is correct? Thanks<br /><br />If you wrote it correctly, the answer is 9. Sun, 06 Sep 2009 10:54:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7659187 Answer to What kind of tools would be necessary to make a decent (not like a Khyber Pass copy) clone of the AK-47? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7659151 What kind of tools would be necessary to make a decent (not like a Khyber Pass copy) clone of the AK-47?<br /><br />You need milling equipment to make the bolt, steel stamping equipment to make the magazine and receiver components, a swaging tool to make the barrel, and a lathe to make a wood stock. Of course, you also need a full set of dies or plans. Sun, 06 Sep 2009 10:50:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7659151 Answer to Were there Russians in the wild west? I'm writing a random story and that just came up and I'm not really sure. Help? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7659129 Were there Russians in the wild west? I'm writing a random story and that just came up and I'm not really sure. Help?<br /><br />They certainly were. Russians were among the earliest settlers in Northern California, trapping and fishing at Fort Ross in the 1830s, and living on the SF Peninsula soon after. Regarding the desert Southwest, I cannot say. Sun, 06 Sep 2009 10:46:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7659129 Answer to I have 2 bottles of Dom Perignon 1995, still in the sealed boxes. If I want to open one for a special occasion, do I just open and refrigerate, or are other steps required.? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7658367 I have 2 bottles of Dom Perignon 1995, still in the sealed boxes. If I want to open one for a special occasion, do I just open and refrigerate, or are other steps required.?<br /><br />Store it dark (or in its box) at 50-65 degrees F. Chill it in the refigerator 2-3 hours before opening. After opening, use a champagne bottle-stopper and keep in refigerator or on ice in-between servings. Enjoy! Sun, 06 Sep 2009 08:43:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7658367 Answer to Are most railroad stations named Union? if so, why? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7658343 Are most railroad stations named Union? if so, why?<br /><br />Most stations were named in relation to the railroad line they served. Most US railroad lines were founded during or after the Civil War, and used the word Union in their names (as a metter of pride, or good business sense, I don&#039;t know). Sun, 06 Sep 2009 08:38:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7658343 Answer to Should Curt Schilling run for political office? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7658251 Should Curt Schilling run for political office?<br /><br />Probably not; but CC Myers should. Sun, 06 Sep 2009 08:25:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7658251 Answer to I have never used a BB gun or seen it in action. What does it do and can it kill you or other people? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7658236 I have never used a BB gun or seen it in action. What does it do and can it kill you or other people?<br /><br />oops...this was supposed to bea comment. Sun, 06 Sep 2009 08:23:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7658236 Answer to USA is ranked #37 in health care. Why is France ranked #1? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7607235 USA is ranked #37 in health care. Why is France ranked #1?<br /><br />Easy answer. The World Health Organization (part of the UN), who did these rankings, heavily weighed whether or not a nation had &quot;universal coverage&quot;, and whether expensive care might be a financial burden on the recipient. This represents a disturbing bias, to say the least. By WHO... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:33:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7607235 Answer to Name a dance that you always wanted to do but never got it right... http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7454286 Name a dance that you always wanted to do but never got it right...<br /><br />I&#039;ve never been able to get a couple of the more advanced moves in the Viennese Waltz right. And I can&#039;t salsa to save my life. Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:56:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7454286 Answer to Who voices Darth Vader? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7454277 Who voices Darth Vader?<br /><br />That&#039;s James Earl Jones Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:54:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7454277 Answer to Why is Sarah Palin a shill for fear against public healthcare? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7450503 Why is Sarah Palin a shill for fear against public healthcare?<br /><br />How do jim, Moongrim, and HS ever get the time away from fellating each other to get in so many DRs? Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:34:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7450503 Answer to Do you think it is necessary that we should always be well prepared for a war? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7450470 Do you think it is necessary that we should always be well prepared for a war?<br /><br />Always. It is better to have a top-notch military and not need it, than to need it and not have it. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:29:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7450470 Answer to What year did the olympics dropt karate as a sport http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7450139 What year did the olympics dropt karate as a sport<br /><br />They did!?! That&#039;s a shame! Sure am glad they added synchronized swimming, though. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:31:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7450139 Answer to What is the best thing a man can do for a woman? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7450045 What is the best thing a man can do for a woman?<br /><br />Make her happy. Make her laugh. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:18:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7450045 Answer to Name one specific thing from your last dream? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7450038 Name one specific thing from your last dream?<br /><br />Lois! Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:16:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7450038 Answer to Why do Republicans gravitate around the dumbest conspiracy "theories"? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7450020 Why do Republicans gravitate around the dumbest conspiracy "theories"?<br /><br />You mean like the Dan Rather Bush National Guard papers? Or that 9/11 was the work of Israel? . Why do Democrats feel the need to lie about their own proposals? Because the public won&#039;t buy them if they either know the real contents, or have the time to analyse the proposals for... Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:13:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7450020 Answer to Why is Sarah Palin a shill for fear against public healthcare? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7449641 Why is Sarah Palin a shill for fear against public healthcare?<br /><br />Why do *you* think she&#039;s relevant? Seems that only the moonbat left, lately, cares about what Sarah Palin thinks or says. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:56:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7449641 Answer to Have you ever heard someone seriously say "It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye"? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7449099 Have you ever heard someone seriously say "It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye"?<br /><br />I prefer the Marines&#039; corollary: &quot;It&#039;s all fun and games until somebody gets killed.&quot; Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:40:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7449099 Answer to What comedian is not so funny, at least to you? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7448845 What comedian is not so funny, at least to you?<br /><br />Larry David. Seth Rogen. Drew Carey. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:07:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7448845 Answer to Why do so many people seem to believe the Republicans' lies about healthcare reform? Where is the public outrage at their phony charges of euthanasia and rationing? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7448737 Why do so many people seem to believe the Republicans' lies about healthcare reform? Where is the public outrage at their phony charges of euthanasia and rationing?<br /><br />Where&#039;s the public outrage at the trillion dollar price tag, with no conceivable way to pay for it? Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:54:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7448737 Answer to Why do get more travel sick in the back seats? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7447206 Why do get more travel sick in the back seats?<br /><br />1) The rear of most aircraft experiences more turbulence. 2) Air circulation isn&#039;t as good in back. 3) Due to the upward slops of aircraft in flight, all the heavier airborne particles (like bad smells) concentrate in the back. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:20:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7447206 Answer to Does anyone actually think there are "death panels" in Obama's health care plan? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7447161 Does anyone actually think there are "death panels" in Obama's health care plan?<br /><br />Well, the LEFT thinks the RIGHT thinks there are. Awfully presumptious of them, don&#039;t you think? Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:16:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7447161 Answer to WellPoint, the nation's largest health insurer, rewarded employees for canceling coverage of sick patients. Should this be legal? http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/patients/articles/?storyId=27969 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7447150 WellPoint, the nation's largest health insurer, rewarded employees for canceling coverage of sick patients. Should this be legal? http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/patients/articles/?storyId=27969<br /><br />In California, what you describe is NOT legal. And that is a problem, nationwide, that is EASY to fix -- without spending a TRILLION dollars! Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:15:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7447150 Answer to Are Healthcare Protests mostly trying to get answers and debate topics or are they mostly focused on preventing any debate? See LINK: http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7447140 Are Healthcare Protests mostly trying to get answers and debate topics or are they mostly focused on preventing any debate? See LINK:<br /><br />Protesters, by definition, are not there to &quot;get answers&quot; or &quot;engage in debate&quot;. They are participating to tell their politicians what they think and feel. Got a problem with that, comrade? Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:13:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7447140 Answer to Swastikas, fistfights, mock lynchings and guns. How far can a citizen go at a town hall before legitimate protest moves over nto misdemeanor or felony territory? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7447134 Swastikas, fistfights, mock lynchings and guns. How far can a citizen go at a town hall before legitimate protest moves over nto misdemeanor or felony territory?<br /><br />So far, there have been NONE of the things you mentioned inside any town hall. No guns, no fistfights, no swastikas, and no mock lynchings. Theatrical protest outside, sure. Why, is International A.N.S.W.E.R.&#039;s patent being violated, or something? Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:12:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7447134 Answer to What is a good reason for Republicans to be opposed to Health Care Reform the way it is being done in Congress? They cannot think costs spiralling out of control and some people not insured is morally ok? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7447107 What is a good reason for Republicans to be opposed to Health Care Reform the way it is being done in Congress? They cannot think costs spiralling out of control and some people not insured is morally ok?<br /><br />So far, what is being proposed in Congress is a grab-bag of pet projects and governement controls, interwoven with massive transfers of wealth. Strangely enough, the President is now trying to sell a load of BS by calling these projects &quot;health insurance reform.&quot; Believe me, if what... Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:09:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7447107 Answer to USA is ranked #37 in health care. Why is France ranked #1? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7447074 USA is ranked #37 in health care. Why is France ranked #1?<br /><br />Who does the rankings? Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:07:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7447074 Answer to Am I the only one who is in favor of a single payer health care system in this country? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7447064 Am I the only one who is in favor of a single payer health care system in this country?<br /><br />No, you&#039;re not. There are lots of clueless people out there. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:06:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7447064 Answer to Does anyone actually think there are "death panels" in Obama's health care plan? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7447055 Does anyone actually think there are "death panels" in Obama's health care plan?<br /><br />Why does the left seem to care so much about what Sarah Palin says? Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:05:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7447055 Answer to Why do people believe that a salaried government bureaucrat (who "enjoys wasting taxpayer dollars") would be more likely to "pull the plug on Grandma", than a private-sector bureaucrat who gets huge incentive bonuses for keeping costs down? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7447039 Why do people believe that a salaried government bureaucrat (who "enjoys wasting taxpayer dollars") would be more likely to "pull the plug on Grandma", than a private-sector bureaucrat who gets huge incentive bonuses for keeping costs down?<br /><br />Easy answer. Salaried beaurocrats CANNOT BE SUED for their decisions. Governement ALWAYS exempts itself from tort and contract liability. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:04:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7447039 Answer to Why are people saying "we shouldn't reform health care by rationing care" when the U.S. system already rations care by wealth (no money, no care)? Why is being forced to wait six months for an operation worse than never getting the operation at all? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7447018 Why are people saying "we shouldn't reform health care by rationing care" when the U.S. system already rations care by wealth (no money, no care)? Why is being forced to wait six months for an operation worse than never getting the operation at all?<br /><br />Faulty premise in your question. No money, no care? How do uninsured illegal aliens seem to get all the care they need, then? Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:02:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7447018 Answer to What do you think of Sarah Palin's description of Britain's NHS as 'Evil' and a 'Death Panel'? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7447005 What do you think of Sarah Palin's description of Britain's NHS as 'Evil' and a 'Death Panel'?<br /><br />She&#039;s irrelevant. But for some odd reason, the LEFT thinks she&#039;s hyper-relevant. C&#039;mon, she&#039;s a former governor of a low-population state. Why does the left care so much about what she says? Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:00:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7447005 Answer to If the anti health care bill crowd have legitimate complaints, why do they keep dragging out the obvious lies (death panels, electronic funds transfer, health care for illegals, etc) to "support" their position? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7446986 If the anti health care bill crowd have legitimate complaints, why do they keep dragging out the obvious lies (death panels, electronic funds transfer, health care for illegals, etc) to "support" their position?<br /><br />Doesn&#039;t anyone find it strange that I have heard the phrase &quot;death panel&quot; as a left-wing attack talking point easily five times more freqeuntly than I&#039;ve heard it from any citizen or non-leftwing pundit? Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:59:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7446986 Answer to Can small cars be cool? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7426919 Can small cars be cool?<br /><br />Absolutely! I love Diane&#039;s Mini as much as I like my open-top (civilian) Humvee. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:00:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7426919 Answer to What's the lousiest fast, or frozen food meal, that you ever had? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7426899 What's the lousiest fast, or frozen food meal, that you ever had?<br /><br />Any frozen or fast-food meal I&#039;ve had in the last 6 months was STILL better than the last meal I had at Harrah&#039;s (supposedly) higher-end restaurant, Friday Station. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:58:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7426899 Answer to Parrot or Pigeon? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7425487 Parrot or Pigeon?<br /><br />As pet or food? Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:25:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7425487 Answer to This is very general, but wanted to know others opinions: is it wise to date an ex again? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7425120 This is very general, but wanted to know others opinions: is it wise to date an ex again?<br /><br />I believe in second chances. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:46:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7425120 Answer to What do you think about this 230 miles per gallon cars from GM? (They will be in market soon. 10 times fuel efficient than the ones we have today) http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7425086 What do you think about this 230 miles per gallon cars from GM? (They will be in market soon. 10 times fuel efficient than the ones we have today)<br /><br />That&#039;s 230mpg during the first 40 miles, while it&#039;s exhausting its coal-fueled electric charge. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:41:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7425086 Answer to Do you have a scar or a mole on your body that you wish you could have removed? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7424725 Do you have a scar or a mole on your body that you wish you could have removed?<br /><br />I&#039;ve one scar I&#039;d like to see go away. But it&#039;s more than overshadowed by two I want to keep -- the dogbite scar on my face (small and looks like a dimple), and the snakebite scar on my arm (nice double semicircle). Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:03:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7424725 Answer to Is the recession over? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7424686 Is the recession over?<br /><br />One of Obama&#039;s biggest Keynesian cheerleaders, Laura D&#039;Andrea Tyson is actually predicting a Double-Dip recession. Wow. I&#039;ll need a waffle cone and some chocolate sprinkles. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:58:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7424686 Answer to What do you think of "snuggies" those rugs that were on opera? Does anyone actually have one? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7424602 What do you think of "snuggies" those rugs that were on opera? Does anyone actually have one?<br /><br />You DO know the difference between Opera and Oprah, don&#039;t you? Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:49:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7424602 Answer to What was the opera al pacino was singing along with when he was driving on the bridge in the movie serpico? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7424591 What was the opera al pacino was singing along with when he was driving on the bridge in the movie serpico?<br /><br />If you provide a link (as a comment to this answer), I&#039;m sure I can tell you. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:48:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7424591 Answer to You've been asked to be a "supernumerary" in an upcoming professional Opera. Will you do it? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7424583 You've been asked to be a "supernumerary" in an upcoming professional Opera. Will you do it?<br /><br />Absolutely! Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:47:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7424583 Answer to Is the recession over? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7424568 Is the recession over?<br /><br />What recession? We&#039;re all SAVED with the Messiah in office. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:45:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7424568 Answer to Is it possible to save the planet with Permaculture? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7424232 Is it possible to save the planet with Permaculture?<br /><br />Sure. If you kill off 95% of its people, and make the remaining 5% work three times as hard to live, and abandon all pursuits that do not result in food and water production, then I guess you could save the planet. Is that the result you seek? Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:10:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7424232 Answer to How many words can you make out of character? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7424027 How many words can you make out of character?<br /><br />When I&#039;m out of character, my imagination fades, so I cannot make up as many words as when I am in character. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:48:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7424027 Answer to What is the name of the movie where the main character broke his leg and watches through the window and suspects his neighbor of killing is wife? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7424019 What is the name of the movie where the main character broke his leg and watches through the window and suspects his neighbor of killing is wife?<br /><br />That&#039;s Rear Window, a Hitchcock production starring Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:47:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7424019 Answer to What are the only two countries that celebrate independence day on august 15? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7424007 What are the only two countries that celebrate independence day on august 15?<br /><br />I doubt they do, but Japan should. August 15 is the day Emperor Hirohito announced the surrender of the Empire of Japan to the US, thus commencing the most productive era of the Japanese islands. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:45:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7424007 Answer to Democrats vs. Republicans. Who looks worse in this town-halls-gone-wild story? See LINK: http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7423977 Democrats vs. Republicans. Who looks worse in this town-halls-gone-wild story? See LINK:<br /><br />Funny thing is the worst-looking one of all was Arlen Specter. He gave bullshit answers to legitimate questions. You don&#039;t have to agree or disagree with him to notice that his answers were lies and garbage. Otherwise, many of the rightward questioners were either misinformed or... Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:42:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7423977 Answer to What is the name of your favorite cruise ship? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7423846 What is the name of your favorite cruise ship?<br /><br />Amistad. Oh, wait.... Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:30:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7423846 Answer to Don't we create the poor by having too many children? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7423834 Don't we create the poor by having too many children?<br /><br />Some people did. But &quot;we&quot; had a high percentage of poor when we, as a planet, had fewer than 300 million people. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:29:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7423834 Answer to What's one famous person that looks like a delicious treat, to you? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7423819 What's one famous person that looks like a delicious treat, to you?<br /><br />Danni Ashe Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:27:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7423819 Answer to Are solar and wind power viable as cost-effective large-scale sources of power? How? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7423344 Are solar and wind power viable as cost-effective large-scale sources of power? How?<br /><br />(mistakenly posted comment as answer) I wish AB had a DELETE mechanism!! Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:33:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7423344 Answer to Is it true that there is a population control agenda? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7423208 Is it true that there is a population control agenda?<br /><br />Yes....but what that agenda is depends on whom you ask. Leftists and &#039;environmentalists&#039; want to reduce population. Mormons and Muslims want to greatly expand their numbers. Italians and Greeks want to keep their own countries and cultures from self-depopulating. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:19:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7423208 Answer to Does what happened on 09/11/01 have anything to do with the current recession? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7423166 Does what happened on 09/11/01 have anything to do with the current recession?<br /><br />Yes. Though it&#039;s a multivariable problem. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:14:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7423166 Answer to Why doesn't the autobahn have speed limits? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7423155 Why doesn't the autobahn have speed limits?<br /><br />Because the Germans teach and enforce strict lane discipline....a concept alien to most US drivers. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:13:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7423155 Answer to What are some great baby boy names that don't appear in the bible? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7413720 What are some great baby boy names that don't appear in the bible?<br /><br />The worst name of all: Keith. Oh...you asked for &quot;great&quot; names. Then, there&#039;s the greatest name of all....Alexander. Though, personally, I prefer Romulus. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:55:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7413720 Answer to What emotion makes you get out of bed in the morning? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7405612 What emotion makes you get out of bed in the morning?<br /><br />Fear. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:41:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7405612 Answer to Do you have a starting hand you like to play in Texas Hold'em even though it's actually one which should be thown away instantly? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7405596 Do you have a starting hand you like to play in Texas Hold'em even though it's actually one which should be thown away instantly?<br /><br />5-2, 5-3. I love playing these hands from the button. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:40:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7405596 Answer to Which would you rather have: QQ or AK suited? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7405563 Which would you rather have: QQ or AK suited?<br /><br />QQ. It can make for much stronger, better-concealed hands. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:37:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7405563 Answer to What is you're luckiest hand in Hold'Em to date? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7405532 What is you're luckiest hand in Hold'Em to date?<br /><br />It sure is *not* AA. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:35:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7405532 Answer to Do you know any useful poker trick's? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7405416 Do you know any useful poker trick's?<br /><br />Another favorite. From early position against a raiser, post flop. If I flop trips, I usually lead into the raiser with a small bet. 5 out of 6 times, I get re-raised, often all-in. This move pays off like a bad slot machine. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:23:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7405416 Answer to What is a better winning? By chance or by Skills. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7405234 What is a better winning? By chance or by Skills.<br /><br />The satisfaction is greater in pots won or built by skill. But poker is often a game of making the wrong move at the right time. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:01:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7405234 Answer to I watched a documentary once about poker systems. One guy guaranteed to double a presenters money overnight on internet poker and he succeeded with time for a sleep afterwards. It didn't show you the system. Anyone got any ideas what it was? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7405220 I watched a documentary once about poker systems. One guy guaranteed to double a presenters money overnight on internet poker and he succeeded with time for a sleep afterwards. It didn't show you the system. Anyone got any ideas what it was?<br /><br />It&#039;s a scam. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:59:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7405220 Answer to In texas hold em 2 players left. One goes all in can the other player turn his cards up and then decide whether to call or not? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7405194 In texas hold em 2 players left. One goes all in can the other player turn his cards up and then decide whether to call or not?<br /><br />Unfortunately, no. This is a STUPID rule that serves no legitimate purpose. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:56:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7405194 Answer to If you were up against pocket aces (and you didn't know it), what hand would you want to have? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7405181 If you were up against pocket aces (and you didn't know it), what hand would you want to have?<br /><br />4-6, 5-7, or 6-8 suited, or a pair of 5s, 6s, or 7s. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:53:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7405181 Answer to I want to bankroll a poker player. Can you help me with terms? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7405144 I want to bankroll a poker player. Can you help me with terms?<br /><br />Usually if you bankroll a player, you take the risk for all the losses, and are entitled to a hefty percentage of the gains (30-60%), commensurate with the amount of the player&#039;s bankroll you provide. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:50:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7405144 Answer to Anyone watch "Poker After Dark"? Like it? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7405127 Anyone watch "Poker After Dark"? Like it?<br /><br />I love the cash game versions. They&#039;re much better than the tournaments. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:48:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7405127 Answer to Do you know any useful poker trick's? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7405114 Do you know any useful poker trick's?<br /><br />I know lots of them. My favorite (in both limit and no limit) is to be the first to open the pot with a raise while holding two cards 7 or lower (like 7,5 suited). This can clear out all but big-card holdings and ensure that if you hit the flop, you are the only one to do so. If you miss, you... Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:46:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7405114 Answer to It takes 4 hydrogens to fuse into a helium atom. however, the mass of the 4 hydrogens is greater than the mass of the helium atom. what happens to the missing atom? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7404228 It takes 4 hydrogens to fuse into a helium atom. however, the mass of the 4 hydrogens is greater than the mass of the helium atom. what happens to the missing atom?<br /><br />Last I looked, it takes two hydrogen atoms, not four, to fuse into one helium. (even though ti takes four to fuse into two) Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:55:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7404228 Answer to What type of horse is least likely to win a race? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7404029 What type of horse is least likely to win a race?<br /><br />Khartoum. (Sorry for the somewhat obscure answer; but kudos to those few of you who get it.) Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:36:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7404029 Answer to What do you think about the recently found Obama's Kenyan Birth Certificate? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7403995 What do you think about the recently found Obama's Kenyan Birth Certificate?<br /><br />File it with the fake Dan Rather GW Bush National Guard papers. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:33:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7403995 Answer to Where is the craziest place you have given/gotten a BJ? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7403785 Where is the craziest place you have given/gotten a BJ?<br /><br />In the Archbishop&#039;s house. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:07:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7403785 Answer to Whats wrong with my eye its itchey it hurts my left eye cant open. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7403580 Whats wrong with my eye its itchey it hurts my left eye cant open.<br /><br />Sounds like conjunctivitis. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:43:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7403580 Answer to Do you think America will ever have a President with a 36 DD size cup or more? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7403524 Do you think America will ever have a President with a 36 DD size cup or more?<br /><br />We&#039;ve already had some huge boobs in that office. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:38:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7403524 Answer to How did "literally" come to mean "figuratively"? I heard a reporter say that local bar patrons were literally going to paint the town red. In actuality, they were going to parade around in red garments. Does the death of literally bother anyone else? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7403476 How did "literally" come to mean "figuratively"? I heard a reporter say that local bar patrons were literally going to paint the town red. In actuality, they were going to parade around in red garments. Does the death of literally bother anyone else?<br /><br />Sure does bother me, too. For others, they could care less (joke). Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:33:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7403476 Answer to What willhappen in 3000000000000000000000 years of earth? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7403461 What willhappen in 3000000000000000000000 years of earth?<br /><br />Earth won&#039;t last that long. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:32:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7403461 Answer to Kenneth Gladney, the man protesting against health care reform who got into the altercation is unemployed, has no insurance, and needs help paying his medical bills for the injuries he sustained... Ironic or what? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7403438 Kenneth Gladney, the man protesting against health care reform who got into the altercation is unemployed, has no insurance, and needs help paying his medical bills for the injuries he sustained... Ironic or what?<br /><br />Maybe ironic. Maybe demonstrative of somebody supremely principled, and not out to stick the country with the bill for his own problems. Aside, do you have a source for the statement that he has no insurance? Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:29:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7403438 Answer to What kind of fish might someone go fishing for? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7403382 What kind of fish might someone go fishing for?<br /><br />Compliments. The deuce of hearts. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:23:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7403382 Answer to How long do you typically use crutches for a badly sprained ankle? I used them for only 3-4 days, but my sister's been on them for over a week now. She's seen a dr to confirm that it's not broken, so I'm wondering if she's just doing it for attention. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7403178 How long do you typically use crutches for a badly sprained ankle? I used them for only 3-4 days, but my sister's been on them for over a week now. She's seen a dr to confirm that it's not broken, so I'm wondering if she's just doing it for attention.<br /><br />It depents on the extent of the ligamental stretching, and on your sister&#039;s age. No matter what, ten days is about the upper upper limit. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:02:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7403178 Answer to If you had to choose a political figure to become your new BFF (best friend forever), who would it be? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7403087 If you had to choose a political figure to become your new BFF (best friend forever), who would it be?<br /><br />My relative, US Grant. A BFF should make a good drinking buddy! Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:55:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7403087 Answer to What is heat? I know what light is...photons...but what constitutes heat? Radiation does not answer the question for me...what is being radiated? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7402901 What is heat? I know what light is...photons...but what constitutes heat? Radiation does not answer the question for me...what is being radiated?<br /><br />Heat is the randomized oscillation of molecules. Heat is NOT electromagnetic radiation, although such radiation does transmit heat, since heat emits radiation, and absorbtion of radiation produces heat. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:37:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7402901 Answer to What are the things you should not say when comforting someone? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7402802 What are the things you should not say when comforting someone?<br /><br />&quot;Yeah, whatever.&quot; Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:25:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7402802 Answer to Im fiscally liberal to the point of being socialist, but am very conservative on social issues, is there a political party out there for me? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7398287 Im fiscally liberal to the point of being socialist, but am very conservative on social issues, is there a political party out there for me?<br /><br />You sound like a Black Democrat. Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:07:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7398287 Answer to Do you have a food or snack that you love, but makes your S/O say "Yuck!" http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7398250 Do you have a food or snack that you love, but makes your S/O say "Yuck!"<br /><br />Sushi here, too. Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:01:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7398250 Answer to What is the purpose of a funeral? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7394013 What is the purpose of a funeral?<br /><br />Funerals are for the living. Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:50:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7394013 Answer to How many Republican's does it take to screw in a light bulb? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7392605 How many Republican's does it take to screw in a light bulb?<br /><br />I don&#039;t know. How many leftists does it take to use an apostrophe correctly? Sun, 09 Aug 2009 10:18:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7392605 Answer to Ok is this a surprise? Looks like they will be a middle class tax increase did Obama just not totally say he would not do that, does that mean you the middle class is rich? Is this the return of the misery index? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7365976 Ok is this a surprise? Looks like they will be a middle class tax increase did Obama just not totally say he would not do that, does that mean you the middle class is rich? Is this the return of the misery index?<br /><br />Tax increases??? From Obama and the Democrat-controlled House and Senate? Who could have predicted such a thing?!? Oh, wait! I did. And so did the 50 million people who voted against Obama. Can&#039;t say I didn&#039;t tell you so. Is the following statement a LIE? Or just a... Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:16:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7365976 Answer to What moral right does anyone have to my income? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7365909 What moral right does anyone have to my income?<br /><br />Morally, society, controlled by the body politic, has a limited right to confiscate a non-punitive portion of your income to provide the benefits that enable you and your property to be secure in the pursuit of that income -- eg to pay for police &amp; fire protection, common defense, courts of... Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:10:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7365909 Answer to Health care is a RIGHT for all. Why is this such a hard concept for republicans to grasp? would they prefer to see the ill dying in the streets? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7365812 Health care is a RIGHT for all. Why is this such a hard concept for republicans to grasp? would they prefer to see the ill dying in the streets?<br /><br />You&#039;re right, my young communist loon, everyone has a right to get health care. And those who provide it have a right to get paid for their services. Everyone also has a right to get food and water. And those who provide it have a right to be paid to provide it. And those who eat... Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:00:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7365812 Answer to Forgetfulness, is it conscious or unconscious? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7365420 Forgetfulness, is it conscious or unconscious?<br /><br />I know the answer, but I cannot seem to remember it. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:25:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7365420 Answer to What is the opera clip in the latest XM radio tv ad (May 2007)? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7365396 What is the opera clip in the latest XM radio tv ad (May 2007)?<br /><br />If you can provide a link, I can likely provide an answer (leave comment to this reply to notify me of the link). Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:23:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7365396 Answer to There is a car commercial with an old famous italian opera song (male solo artist) that I cant figure out! help! http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7365358 There is a car commercial with an old famous italian opera song (male solo artist) that I cant figure out! help!<br /><br />If you can provide a link (and let me know it&#039;s been posted by commenting to this answer), then I will most likely be able to provide your answer. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:19:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7365358 Answer to What is the name of an opera house that performs one opera at a time rather than a rotating opera schedule? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7365279 What is the name of an opera house that performs one opera at a time rather than a rotating opera schedule?<br /><br />Opera San Jose. West Bay Opera. San Francisco Lyric Opera. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:12:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7365279 Answer to If an attorney tells you, in a phone conversation, not to harass his client, but does not send a legal notice to cease and desist, how LEGALLY obligated are you to cease contact? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7365091 If an attorney tells you, in a phone conversation, not to harass his client, but does not send a legal notice to cease and desist, how LEGALLY obligated are you to cease contact?<br /><br />You are to conduct all but incidental contact through the attorney. There is nothing legally special about a &quot;cease and desist&quot; letter from an attorney that exceeds an aggrieved party telling you himself to cease contact. Nevertheless, you should consider yourself warned that all... Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:52:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7365091 Answer to What are the rights of property owners regarding a neighbors tree that is overhanging? I need legal definition or code, thanks. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7365031 What are the rights of property owners regarding a neighbors tree that is overhanging? I need legal definition or code, thanks.<br /><br />In many jurisdictions, your property ownership does NOT come with specific air rights. However, if the tree branch poses a danger to person or property, or is overly intrusive, you may remove it. Otherwise, (especially if removal could threaten the vitality of the tree), you will need to obtain... Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:46:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7365031 Answer to Horses or Cows? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7364913 Horses or Cows?<br /><br />To ride, eat, wear, or milk? Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:36:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7364913 Answer to Can destruction be creative http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7364895 Can destruction be creative<br /><br />Channeling Gary Oldman, are we? Destruction is very often creative. Rebuilding from war usually produces huge leaps forward. Stars going supernova create metals and other elements, as they seed new solar systems. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:35:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7364895