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What is the shortest complete sentence in the English language? English does not require a subject for the imperative case. If left out, the subject is generally understood to mean "you." Therefore, almost any one-word verb in the English language can become a grammatically correct one-word sentence when used as a direct command. (Examples: "Stop!" "Go!" "Speak." "Eat.")

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Is it annoying to pump your own gas? (I live in Jersey and it's illegal) Goodness... I didn't know there were places where pumping your own gas was illegal. I didn't even know there were still places around in the US that you DIDN'T have to pump your own gas. Everything around where I live (North Texas) is either 100% self service, or if there is an attendant, they probably would rather you do it yourself anyway. In my case, I pay at the pump, so...

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What do you say when you answer the phone? On my cell phone: "Hello?" My home phone is screened, so the answering machine gets that one. At work: Name of company, followed with "This is <<insert my name>>"

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Would you rather be called "hot" or "gorgeous"? Gorgeous. That is pretty much limited to my appearance, and almost always in a tasteful way. Hot could mean appearance -- or it could mean popularity, stamina, sexuality (tasteful or not). There are too many variables, and not all are good. Of course, hot (in the literal sense) can also simply mean that I need to go sit in the shade with a tall glass of water.

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What are the most famous tourist destinations in Canada ? Beside Edmonton Mall ? What would you suggest a tourist visiting? I went to Vancouver some years back ... BEAUTIFUL city: English Bay, Gastown, Chinatown (the largest after San Francisco's Chinatown). Of course Stanley Park. And there is a fantastic museum, and there are mountains nearby and the ocean. Definitely try Vancouver.

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Do you think you could survive off of everything that surrounds you at this moment for a week?(within arms reach I mean) I am surrounded by air, and certainly that is within arms reach. I couldn't survive a week without air (or even a few minutes, actually).

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Who speaks english with an accent, the americans or the british? As already said, everyone has an accent. An accent is part of how we speak, and we all speak a certain way. It's simply that we don't generally notice our own accent or those whose are similar. It sounds "normal" to us because we are used to it. Naturally, British accents (there are several, not just one) would stand out most to Americans. American accents (there, again,...

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Is heavy traffic normally a problem in the area in which you live? Yeah, of course.... I live in the "Mid-Cities" group of suburbs sandwiched between Dallas and Fort Worth (I am on the Fort Worth side of things, though), and live VERY close to DFW International Airport. For anyone who has any familiarity with the DFW area, enough said! (I have a lot of "secret" backroads routes throughout the Fort Worth side -- I'm not all that...

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My husband was a user - he quit for new years resolution - a new job he intervied for today wants a drug test on Monday. We need help to pass this test. I'm clean, except maybe second hand smoke. Can they tell age or gender from urine? It sounds like you are wanting to swap urine samples. That's unethical and illegal, to say the least. And help the poor employer who might end up hiring someone who not only has not proven himself to be clean, but would cheat on a drug test.

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Why is it considered necessary to nail down the lid of a coffin? Well, considering that even embalmed bodies eventually decay and then turn into mush in a sealed coffin as they decompose (worse than a rotting vegetable), I guess it's probably not a bad idea to seal the coffin. Personally, I'd rather be buried in a plain wooden box so that my body could decompose into the earth naturally. Unfortunately, most cities around here require sealed vaults,...

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Why do some Christians and religious types alike ignore the widely believed theory of evolution when there is clearly a huge chunk of substantial evidence to support it? I highly consider myself one of the dreaded "religious types" (sorry, but it just is what is). But all things considered, my own church (A) doesn't specify how the earth came into being, (B) doesn't tell us what we are supposed to believe about it, (C) encourages us to seek understanding without it becoming dogma, and (D) just plain doesn't make an issue out of the...

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What is the most overrated person or thing in America today? Britney Spears. If not her herself, then the idea that we have to always hear about her all the time from the media and gossip circles.

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I think it is amazing how words differ even within Languages. For example, torch ( in England) and flashlight (in USA) mean the same thing. Can you think of some other examples? A "biscuit" in Britain is the same as an American "cookie" -- but I don't know what an American "biscuit" would be called in Britain. A British "beaker" is an American "mug" (i.e. the kind you drink out of). An American "beaker" is likely found in a chemistry lab. Then there is hair. We sometimes wear "bangs" over...

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Which country do you come from? The Country of Texas! Okay, okay, I'm from the USA -- but Texas DID used to be its own country back in the day.

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Do you miss the old fashioned pharmacist who used to listen to you and chat with you? Well, I don't know about pharmacists, per se, but when I was little we would be on first name terms with the general grocer on the corner. Nowadays, the thing that bugs me the most is when I am in a check out line, and the checker is chatting with the person BEHIND me, and totally ignoring me altogether. Okay, as for pharmacies, the last time I was there I was trying to buy cold...

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What do you think about people who eat fast food everyday trying to sue the fast food companies because they have become obese? Granted, I don't think too highly of fast-food companies' lack of reponsibility to society at large. But ultimately, it comes down to the individual consumer. There is enough common knowledge out there that no one should be pointing fingers at anyone but themselves. They chose to eat the food, and no one is holding a gun to them. They need to just suck it up, be mature, tend to their...

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What is the gender of God? God is both and God is neither.

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What would happen if every regular answerbagger rated everyones questions and answers? Are we rating up or down? :-D Other than that, we probably wouldn't get much sleep cause that's a LOT of questions and answers!

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Why does Christianity place so much emphasis on Paul, and his letters. He never even met Jesus and a lot of his teachings reflect his own prejudices and values. I believe most of these are contrary to how Jesus would have dealt with issues. Actually, Paul DID meet Jesus. Read Acts chapter 9. This experience of meeting Jesus on the road to Damascus was so profound, that Paul went from killing Christians to being one himself. Paul's letters to the churches he had started (mostly Gentiles) were his ministry, and it was Paul more than anyone else who brought Christianity to the Gentiles. And yes, it was to these people he...

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Whats your favorite brand of Toothpaste? (Colgate is mine) I seem to rotate between Crest, Colgate, and Aquafresh, whichever one happens to be cheapest at the time. I guess I like the mint flavor best, but I'm not too picky about that either.

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What's the down side of having your e-mail address public on Anaswerbag? Have you had any bad experiences? Okay, first of all, while I do have my email address available on my profile, it is an anonymous account that I can delete at a whim. So I don't really care whether it gets spammed. This email address is specifically for my use here on Answerbag, and whatever happens, happens. (BTW, you guys aren't EVER getting my REAL email addy...lol!) Second, in spite of all, no one's ever...

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Why does my cat groom my hair? He/She likes you. They do that to each other, too. I had a cat once who would lick my hair as I lay down, but then he bit down hard -- like he would if he were after a flea (I had a flea?). Now that hurt and I jumped up. Poor kitty, he sort of cowered down and sulked, then came up and licked my arm when he decided I wasn't mad at him.

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Can girls become fat after loosing their virginity Yes, I suppose they can get fat like anyone else, but I don't think losing their virginity would have a lot to do with it. It is more likely to do with metabolism, or lack of exercise, or eating -- like anyone else.

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What was the first job you ever had as a teenager? Before graduation, it was just stuff like mowing lawns and such. When I got out of school at 18, it was the early 80's and the recession was so bad that nearly no one was hiring, not even fast-food chains. (Not an exaggeration.) So I didn't get a "real" job until I was 20, finally getting on at McDonald's. Technically, however, I wasn't a teenager anymore.

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Do you read Newsletters sent by friends and family or throw them away? Depends. If the newsletter isn't about me, isn't about anything involving me, and is from someone who otherwise never acknowledges I even exist, I probably either throw it out or scan it VERY quickly (depending on who sent it). I'd rather have a custom, personal note.

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What do blind people dream? I've heard that blind people who were once sighted can dream "visually" like the rest of us... but I am a bit curious myself about those who have always been blind and have no visual memories to base their dreams on. But dreams don't have to be visual, either, even for sighted people.

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Is there something I should know about you? No.

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Which type of Christians worship on Saturday? I know some Seventh-Day Adventists, and they worship on Saturday.

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Which type of Christians worship on Saturday? I sometimes go to a vigil mass on Saturday night. To liturgical Christians (I'm Episcopalian), that would count as a "Sunday" service.

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Would you rather live without a T.V., Cell Phone, or computer for a week? TV. I rarely watch TV. I need to rarely watch the computer. I almost never use my cell phone but I like to have it with me for emergencies when I'm away from home.

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Could you go without the Internet for more than a week? At home, yes, with a little planning. I would have to let people know I won't be accessing email for a while. And if I have any bank-related online transactions coming up, I need to do them ahead of time. At work, no, not without losing my job. (I have to use email and internet to interact with customers.)

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Women: Does whether or not a man likes kids affect your decision to date him? If so, is the effect positive or negative? I'm not terribly great with kids, and at my age, I'm not likely to ever have any. Now I don't think I'd be happy with a guy who outright hates kids (and certainly not happy if he abuses them). But if the guy is just simply not the kind of person who does well around children, or is uncomfortable around children, that's probably something I can work with, 'cause...

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Im too shy, does anyone have any tips to get my confidence up and stop me sweating so bad? If you try to stop sweating, you'll likely just stay nervous about it, so let's try another route. Just let yourself sweat. Observe, like an objective bystander, what your body does when it is in its "fight or flight" mode. I tend to get a single giant butterfly in the middle of my tummy! Anyway, as for talking or relating to others. Just do it anyway, even if...

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Whats the difference between the renaissance and the middle ages? The "Middle Ages" began with the fall of the Roman Empire (about AD 500), and lasted around 1000 years. The first half of this period is also called the "Dark Ages." The Renaissance was basically what ended the "Middle Ages" around the fifteen century. And it was after that when people started calling the earlier period the "Middle Ages." The adjective...

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If I stole some holy water from the catholic church, would it still be considered "holy"? And if so..If I were to boil an egg in it.. Would the egg become "holy" too? Because I could really use some holy eggs right about now.. Yes, it is still holy water. A holy or blessed object remains such until it ceases to exist. Stealing it does not change that. Using it for boiling an egg is not the proper usage of holy water, and I don't think the eggs themselves become holy eggs as a result.

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How could you convince a non-believer that God exists? I'm not sure I can convince even a believer that God exists. You just know that you know that you know. A large part of it is God's work, not man's (or woman's). I think it was Carl Jung, when asked if he believed in God, who said he didn't believe God existed, he KNEW God existed!

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I know how to use the ALT key but it wont work on my laptop just my desktop,,,any help would be appreciated What are you trying to use the ALT key for? If it is with numbers (such as used for bullets or characters), since the number keyboard shares with the letter keyboard on a laptop, you may need to also hold down a function key.

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Would you give an answer to a question knowing that you would be down rated severely? Been there, done that. I'm surprised I didn't get badly rated down in the "gay marriage" category. But I've also been rated down for things that were actually fact, not opinion (such as the "sacramental candle" post). Go figure.

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What does it mean to be "saved" in terms of the Christian religion? Our Anglican doctrine sees salvation very differently from the average Protestant. Anglican doctrine considers salvation to be an ongoing process beginning with one's baptism, not a "one time" thing. It's similar to the monastic idea of "conversion." It is ongoing. We believe in Sacramental Salvation. You're not going to hear a lot of stuff on being...

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What christian religion does not allow (or highly discourages)the females to wear pants? Females wearing pants is not an issue in my church (Episcopal). I wear slacks in the morning services. We're sort of formal. I used to go to an Episcopal Church that was more laid back and the women wore jeans and T-shirts, so it's really up to the custom of the parish I guess. But I always wear pants to church myself. I have a sister of a different denomination who gets mad at me...

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What are the "12 days of Christmas" anyways? December 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, January 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 From Christmas Eve through January 5. The Night of January 5 is "Twelfth Night," which is the Eve of the Feast of the Epiphany. I'm Episcopalian, and the 12 Days of Christmas are a part of our liturgical calendar.

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Do you think that man is arrogant enough to try to force the hand of God? (especially the apocalypse.) Well, yeah, man is arrogant enough. (Woman too.) How many of us have used prayer to try to get God to do something specific (whether or not the prayer was answered)? How many of us have bargained with God to get something we wanted?

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Would you rather have sex or have love? Love. I am a celibate single. I can live without sex. But we ALL need to be loved.

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What song best describes your personality? "The Kingdom" by Icehouse http://www.lyricsondemand.com/i/icehouselyrics/thekingdomlyrics.html

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Which do you like, Pepsi or Coke? Actually, I'd rather have a Dr Pepper. I have no preference over Coke and Pepsi, though.

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Do you believe in the after life? Yes.

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Do you prefer christmas eve or new years eve? Christmas Eve. On Christmas Eve, the vigil of a great religious feast, I attend a beautiful Eucharist. That is the highlight of my Christmas. New Year's Eve is not a particularly special event. It's a normal day (even a workday if during the week. I don't care for parties, so it's a normal evening as well. I don't even bother to stay up past my regular bedtime...

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Would you rather become friends with your worst enemy or stay enemies Between the two options given, I'd rather be friends. I would be OK with just not being enemies, even if we didn't become friends.

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What are the chances of a white Christmas this year where you live? Very slim here in North Texas. They had talked about possible light flurries at one point, but it's probably not going to do anything. Right now the Christmas Day forecast is mostly cloudy and chilly, with lows around 35F and highs around 50F. We very rarely get white Christmases, although it can happen.

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Do the ends justify the means? Why or why not? Too vague. First enlighten us on what the means and the ends are, then I might be in a better position to give a answer.

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Is it proper etiquette to answer an e mail by clicking on the reply button? It's perfectly okay. It's also the most accurate method of returning an email, since there is virtually no risk at typing the address wrong. Plus, you also have the option of including a copy of the original message, which helps connecting your reply to the appropriate conversation. (If the conversation has been going back and forth for a while, it's also proper to delete all...

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Would you be offended if I wish you a Happy Yule? Not at all! Happy Yule to you too! Are you celebrating on the traditional 21st, on the astronomical date (for this year) of the 22nd, or moving it to the weekend?

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Is masturbating to a person's picture offensive to the person? Well, I admit, I'm not too thrilled with the idea of someone using my picture for that purpose. I think I would feel a bit violated. I can't speak for anyone else.

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Do you say "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays"? I say "Merry Christmas" because that is what I celebrate and I wish to share a wonderful occasion with others. However, I am not offended if anyone says "Happy Holidays" to me.

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Why do we address God with pronoun "thee" and not "you"? Well, not everyone does. But "thee" was once the informal version of "you" (yes, that is correct, I do mean "informal") -- sort of like "tu" is in Spanish compared to the more formal "usted." Anyway, God is very intimate, and very close, and because of this relationship, God was referred to as "Thee" and "Thou" when...

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Are your parents still married? Or if you're older, did your parents stay married till the end? (Sorry, can't really think of a nice way to put that) My parents were married for 52 years when my mother died. (Both parents are gone now.)

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Has anyone seen the new Charlotte's Web movie, and if you have, how was it? Okay, come on now, surely SOMEONE has ventured out to see "Charlotte's Web" this week, haven't they???

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Who would you like to see as President in 2008? I'm sort of maybe just a tad leaning towards Hillary Clinton. In any case, I would like it to be a Democrat. But ask me again in a year. *** Back in 1980, my high school class had a mock election between Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan. Alice Cooper won.

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It seems that most religions believe that they are the correct church/religion, why is that? and why do people always feel the need to push their beliefs onto others? i thought we arent supposed to judge others. We indeed are not supposed to judge others, lest we also be judged. And I imagine every person alive today has judged others anyway. I don't know if most religions do think theirs is the only correction religion, but admittedly some do, including most expressions of Christianity. For those religions who believe theirs is the only correct one, it is understandable that they would try...

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Christians, if 'the power of prayer' works, yet when I was 12 and really need help and prayed, was not answered, how would you explain this? Not knowing what you prayed for, I may be giving an incomplete answer (and it's not my business, so don't tell me). God sees a much bigger picture than we do, and He may not have answered because it was not in our best interest. It's sort of like the child who wants something really badly, and the wiser parent refuses because that something isn't the best thing for her...

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When will people start rating me??? Okay, three from me... :-D

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Do you count down to Christmas in days or sleeps? I think in terms of the season of Advent. This year it is only three full weeks, then the fourth Sunday until sundown. Then Christmas comes. So I suppose it is mostly in weeks, which means I think in groups of seven days. Whether I'm sleeping or not doesn't figure into it.

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Do you believe that God prefers one race over another? If "yes", why?. if "no" why not? No. We are all created equally in the image of God -- like God, every human is a spiritual being, capable of love, of creativity, of free will. Each of us has a soul. Each of us has worth. Race just doesn't factor into the equation.

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Why is it difficult for people to trust silence and stillness? When there is silence, there is nothing to distract you from yourself, your thoughts and feelings, emotions, fears. It can be scary at first. If you can get past that, however, silence can be a blessing, and can be a way to deepen your relationship with yourself and -- if you will permit me to say so -- with God. It breaks down barriers. Contemplatives of all faiths know the benefits of...

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Hypothetically, if you COULD choose your own death what would it be (Anything you wanted take your pick)? Why? Of old age, in my sleep, in my own bed, in my own home, hopefully not alone, but at least knowing I was loved.

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Would anyone like to join the Answerbag Anti-Troll Assembly (AATA)? I am sick and tired of trolls. Ugh, I used to be a forum board moderator on another site a few years back, and I know firsthand that trolls can be real pests, right up there with the flamers, a bit less bothersome than the cyberstalkers. So yeah, I'm in.

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If you had to "come out" about your True Identity (as opposed to the polished-up fluff you've told us here on the 'bag), what would you say? Okay, the dirt about Orangy: I am... <<<static and interference>>> ...and that's pretty much my whole life story! Thank you for listening!

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Can i put someone out who is not on my lease that stays with me? i am the lesee and i signed all the paperwork. I live in Memphis Tennessee. If the person isn't on your lease, they aren't even supposed to be in that apartment -- at least past the number of days as stated in the lease (usually 1 or 2 weeks at most). So there shouldn't be any legal reason for not being able to put them out. The bigger issue might be in explaining to your landlord why that person was living in your apartment, which would be in...

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Where do you live? 40s, F, just outside Fort Worth, TX

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Do you rate up everyone who technically answers your question or just the best one? I try to rate up those who are relevant, but I can't say I have been perfectly unbiased the entire time. I hope mostly I am.

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Haw cun u tape lik tis bow2thelord? B2TL's likely a VERY good speller. -- BTW, my Metroplex neighbor, how's it going? (Yeah, I know I just went off topic here...)

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What if you found out that you were gonna die in 3 minutes, what would you do Before I can give you an answer, tell me the circumstances of the impending death -- illness? murder? accident? etc....

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Where is mankind going? To Disneyland. :-)

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If you tell a woman who you are involved with you never plan to get married, would that ruin the relationship? It might. Depends on the circumstances of the relationship. If she is not planning to marry YOU, but likes dating you, then it might not be an issue. But if there is any thought in her mind that someday, you might be The One, and by that she means marriage, then it probably will ruin it.

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Why do some people say they dont believe in christmas/god, and demand that god be taken out of the pledge of alligance, and that stores do not say "merry christmas" and so on, yet they have a christmas tree at home, and still open presents? Well, my first guess is that they prefer God to not be part of public ritual and events and the like, but at home God is not an issue. If this is the case, its sort of sad and a bit hypocritical. Also, Christians aren't the only ones who have trees and give presents this time of the year.

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Do non-denominational Christians believe in the trinity? Some do. Some don't. You need to pinpoint which church you are referring to, then find out what their specific beliefs are.

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Is anitgone risign possessed by the spirit of jezabel Very cruel to attack someone like that. I am a Christian myself, and while AntigoneRising and I have different faiths, I respect her immensely. Bow2thelord does not speak for all Christians, and certainly not for me.

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What is your favorite Xmas color (red, green, white)? Well, I am in a liturgical church. For us, white is the color of Christmas, so I guess it would be white. (The other two colors aren't liturgically correct for Christmas. Green is the color of the seasons after the Epiphany and after Pentecost for us; red is the color of martyrs.) (Now, if you hadn't mentioned Christmas, I would have said green 'cause that's my favorite...

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With Winter here, are you careful still about sunburn (especially if skiing) and do you use sunblock? If you like a tan look all year around, do you use a tanning salon or a bronzer? The sun is not as strong, but yeah, if I'm going to be out, it's still a good idea to use sunblock. Where I live it is often warm enough to go sleeveless outside. And when there's snow on the ground, it's easy to sunburn. I don't bother with whether or not I look tan -- not an issue with me, so I will pass on the second question.

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How old were you when you learned how to use the computer? I think I was 17 when I first used a computer -- the school had a Tandy and an Apple II (this was circa 1980), and we all got to use it to see what it was like. I got my own Commodore 64 a couple of years later. Then in 1985 I started using Microtek VDTs for work. Five years later I was on an Apple Macintosh. During the 1990s I learned my way around PCs. Been a wild and crazy quarter of a...

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Will you be attending any form of religious or other service for Christmas on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? I am Episcopalian. I will be going to the 11 p.m. Eucharist on Christmas Eve (that's more-or-less the "Midnight Mass" for us since the service will still be going on at midnight anyway). We have a service on Christmas Day in the morning, but I will not be going.

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I am fourteen and have never had a girlfriend in my life. Is this okay? Don't worry about it. You're normal. It's not uncommon to get clear into your 20s before having a boyfriend. Just do your thing, and don't compare yourself to others.

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What is the best way to teach a three year old to recognize colors and shapes?.. especially whey they do not seem interested at all! Regarding colors at least: When my (now 23-year-old) nephew was between 1 and 2 years of age, I made four small 4"x4" pillows, identical except for color. He quickly grasped the idea of color because that was how he could identify which one was which. His names for the colors were "reh, yeh, boo, gre." I don't remember shapes being any problem. He pretty much got...

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Do you think Natalee Holloway was a bad girl and she got what she deserved? Whatever that might be. Say a person left their car unlocked, and John Doe stole the car because it was an easy target -- regardless of what you might think about the car's owner, John Doe is NOT innocent. He still committed a crime, and he should be the one to pay for that crime. I do not think that Natalee Holloway's behavior or character or ANYTHING about her has anything whatsoever to do with the fact...

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What do you think was the best electric guitar solo ever recorded on a Rock albumn? I like (not in any particular order) Carlos Santana for "Black Magic Woman," Neal Schon for "Who's Crying Now," and David Gilmour for "Comfortably Numb." Also "Hotel California" but I'm not sure who was the guitarist (was it Henley or Walsh or who??).

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Automatic or stick shift? I can drive either. I prefer a stick shift, and that's what I own.

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Has there been anytime in history when a user got banned from a website, messageboard, etc. by a moderator/administrator, then the user found the mod/admin's real-life address and went to harm or kill the mod/admin in revenge? Years ago, I was a forum board moderator. I could edit, move, and delete posts, but I didn't have authority to actually ban a member from the site. However, this certain forum board member didn't know that. When he finally got banned (by another moderator with more privileges than me), this guy started attacking me with some really hateful e-mails. Fortunately, though, he did not have...

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Has anyone googled there own name, and what results did you get? Using my regular name, I don't even come up on Google. Using the name I'm best known by, there is exactly one entry in a birthday listing in a church newsletter archive. Apparently, I don't have a very Google-worthy life. I'm happy to just keep it that way.

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Should you be able to post answers to a question you asked? Now, I might wonder if you answered your question, then commented on your answer, then started an argument with yourself.

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When you're sick with a cold is it okay to use a humidifer? Last year I had the flu. Even after I got over the flu itself, I spent weeks battling mild bronchitis, wheezing, coughing, headaches, sinusitis, all sorts of breathing problems... Finally I dug out my humidifier, cleaned it out, used it, and got well in less than a week. All that because my lungs, nose, sinuses, etc., didn't have the GOOD moisture it needed.

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If you had to lose all of your memories of your life except for one thing, what would you choose to remember? My name. It's enough unique that it would be reasonably easy to find out a lot of other relevant info about me.

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Is there a site that shows you how to do cool experiments? Don't know what age group you're aiming for, but I like these two: http://www.billnye.com http://www.weatherwizkids.com/WxExperiments.htm You can Google for others.

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I told by boyrfriend we should take a break from talking or seeing eachother and a few days later I sent him a text message saying I missed him but he didn't respond. WHY? How long has it been since you texted him? Has he been responsive to text messaging before? Telling someone you want to take a break from them is serious business. If you want to get back together, treat that seriously as well. It may need a face-to-face talk, not a text message. "If you love someone, set them free. If they come back to you, they are yours. If they don't, they...

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What's more important, ability or willpower? If you have the ability, but not the desire, where will you be? If you have the desire, but not the ability, where will you be? They are both important. I would give a slight edge to willpower, because with willpower, a person might try to achieve a goal. Without this, he might not care.

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Is religion a significant factor in chosing a partner? It is with me since my church is a major part of my life and who I am. I would want someone who would support and share this area of my life, and that best comes from someone within my own denomination, even if not from my own parish.

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Do you like wearing a watch? or would you prefer to lose track of time? I used to, but my wrists are large because I'm big-boned, so most watches are too tight, or just not able to be fastened at all. (Possibly men's watches would fit better.) I usually just look at the time from my cell phone.

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To be "competent" about christianity (in theory, NOT spiritually), I should - read the bible - know about the saints - know about the history of the church, with the shismas etc and - the organisation of the different churches today. anything else? If it is book learning competence, consider majoring in religion or theology. There's always the option of attending a seminary, even if you don't plan on being ordained. Aside from that, if you already belong to a church, then serve, be a lay minister. Pastoral care is especially rewarding, and you'll get first-hand experience in LIVING your Christian faith. Meanwhile,...

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Does any one want to play rock, paper, scissors? I'll go first....ROCK! This game doesn't work unless we don't know what the previous posts were. How about a pair of scissors studded with gems gift-wrapped in paper with a bow?

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Which Answerbagger would you be most afraid to meet in a dark alley? Me.

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Very few answer my questions anymore, should I even continue to bother? Don't let it worry you. Hopefully being on Answerbag isn't about testing your self-worth, especially since people on the internet just can't know you like flesh-and-blood people you see in your daily life. If, however, being on Answerbag is causing too much distress, take a break for a few days and then see if you'd like to come back. I've only asked maybe 5...

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If you had to give one of your five senses up, which would you choose to get rid of? Taste, if I can keep smell (those two are so closely connected). But I'd need to be very careful about eating spoiled food.

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Get your creative juices flowing, what else can LOL be used for? lying on lounge (drinking lemonade and just chillin') lucky ol' lady (grandma at the casino) lord of lollipops (has to be Willy Wonka)

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Is he celibate now because he wanted to turn his life and behavior around? Or is he celibate just because he couldn't get a partner? Big difference. (Would a criminal be innocent simply because he hadn't committed a crime lately?) If you want a "religious" answer, here is this one: There has to be remorse for having done wrong. There needs to be repentence (which simply...

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Would you rather be called a "bitch" or an "asshole" and why? Well, if I really had to choose, I'd go for "bitch" -- because at least I know how to do that. The other word is just icky. <<sticks out tongue in disgust>>

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Would you rather be called a "bitch" or an "asshole" and why? Well, if I really had to choose, I'd go for "bitch" -- because at least I know how to do that. The other word is just icky. <<sticks out tongue>>

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Have you ever played strip poker? How did it turn out? This is the tame (and boring to some of you) version... We could only strip down to our regular clothes -- coats, sweaters, hair ribbons, socks, shoes could come off. But pants, tops, skirts, underwear stayed on. But same idea. When you ran out of stuff to take off, that was pretty much it.

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What type of cell phone do you own and how many text messages do you send a month? Samsung X495 (T-Mobile) I send 0-2 messages per month. I receive about 5-10 messages per month -- mostly e-mail alerts for a very few select e-mails (as you can tell by the low number). For the record, I'm in my 40s, so I'm not part of the text-messaging teen crowd.

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How would a person die if sucked up by a tornado? There is also the possibility of dying of a heart attack from sudden shock or extreme fright, even if the person otherwise would have survived being carried by the tornado.

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Have you ever seen anyone die? My dad -- and I didn't realize he had died right away. He fell asleep in his wheelchair like he'd done so many times before, but when he slumped over a little oddly, I nudged him and he didn't ever wake up. Then, I knew, so I picked up the phone and called 911. He had had a tough battle with prostate cancer and heart disease. The primary cause of death was listed as heart...

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What is the most painful experience you have endured? The death of my mother. The grief took its toll on me emotionally, psychologically, physically....

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Is it rainy today where you are right now? No. It was mostly sunny, temps near 70 degrees F. Should be much of the same through the week. Lows around 35-40, highs around 70 or so. But we could use rain. Our lakes are way down still.

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Do you wear a hat? If so, what kind of hat is it? Winter caps, berets/tams. Sometimes a head scarf. Almost always earthtones. Almost always handknit.

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What famous person do other people tell you that you most resemble? When I was younger (teens, early 20s), I looked a bit like Melissa Gilbert. But I don't think that's much the case now, since I've gained 40 pounds and I wear glasses. I can't directly blame age, 'cause she and I were born the same year.

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If you never had to work again, what would you do with all your time (other than AB, of course)? Probably would work anyway, but now I would have the choice about where, what hours, and who's the boss (me?). I'd probably write, and continue to volunteer at my church. And perhaps go back to school.

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Can birds and cats get along? Funny experience I had years back. I had a cat (neutered male) who liked to chase birds, though he never caught any. Then I put up a bird feeder just outside the bedroom window. Poor kitty. I think he thought I used cat litter for bird feed. (The two bags were kept in the same area, and the contents looked a lot alike.) He would lie in the window and watch the birds. Just watch, although...

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Do you do something as an adult that your parents told you not to do as a kid? Ride my bike in the street. Answer the door. Use matches. Use the stove. Drink wine.

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Say I have a green piece of paper, can I print white on it with my home printer? Not unless you have a printer that uses white ink or toner.

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What's the worst christmas gift you've ever gotten? When I was 10 or 11, and I opened up a present from my grandma (in front of everybody, including male relatives) and it was pink lacy panties!

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What's the longest you've gone without showering? [honest!] About 12 years. When I was growing up, we had a bathtub but no shower. I never took a shower in my life until I was in PE in school, and that was when I was 12 years old. Okay, the longest without a shower OR a bath is 5 days, during a bad case of the Shanghai flu in, I think, 1989.

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Is there really such a thing as a "functional alcoholic" and, if so, can a person plateau there or does it always spiral downward? An alcoholic who is now sober (he will still be an alcoholic even though he no longer drinks), and has gotten is life together could certainly be functional, and he would not have to spiral downward.

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Do you think some answerbaggers may be jealous that im rising in the ratings so fast? First, I can't say that I pay a lot of attention to how fast others rise in the ratings, and I don't read minds, so I can honestly say I have never thought they might be jealous -- not have I thought they might not be. Second, what others think of you is none of your business either. Just do your thing.

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Any suggestions for an avatar to go along with my name? A clown.

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Can teenage kids actually fall in love and mean it? It's certainly possible. Just a few generations ago, most girls and many boys got married when they were teenagers, and certainly many of these couples were in love. I think the biggest obstacle here is that today's teenagers are less mature than those of a century ago. Therefore, they mistakenly say they are "in love" when it may just be infatuation, and they don't...

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When did you get your first computer? What year if you can remember? My very first was a Commodore 64, circa 1983. After that, and many years later (about 1997), I had a second-hand PC. Don't remember the model, but it ran on Windows 3.1 The harddrive may have been less than a gig.

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How many of you react when someone says they're gonna email or call you and they dont" Once or twice, I'll figure something came up. But if is seems to be an ongoing thing with that person, then it does tend to irritate me a bit -- not so much that they didn't do it, but that they promised something that they had no intention of doing. But another thing that irritates me more is when THEY ask ME to email them, and when I do, they don't reply. That usually tells...

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Should I be ashamed of my acne? No... and obviously, as you can tell from these answers, you're not alone. I had it bad in my teens. Benzoyl peroxide became one of my best friends. Ugh! Be glad you're a guy. I'm in my 40s and I still get a bit of acne off and on when my hormones get skewed because of my period.

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How old were you when you joined answerbag? Nearly two months younger than I am now.

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If you had to name your newborn child after a part of the human body, what would you choose? Molar for a boy, Cornea for a girl

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I'm sorry if this is such a strange question but if someone is found recently dead in a lake or pond and they and their clothes are muddy. would they be buried in those clothes if they had requested to? what clothes are people buried in? It can always happen of course. Depends on custom and circumstances. Clothes can certainly be washed, but depending on the condition of the clothes, and how the condition of the body affected the clothing, it may or may not be the choice of the family. As for what clothes are people usually buried in, suits and dresses are common. If appropriate, a military uniform or religious attire, or...

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How do one deal with small cliques in a small office say 4 people and there are four cliques - two in one clique and two on their own? Try being in an office where your three co-workers are their own clique and they are also the owners of the business, and then there's you and you're sort of by yourself. I miss my old job where there were several people my age, some single, one was the same religion and would come to my church once in a while, and were pretty good workfriends. Here at this job, I keep to...

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What is Your last name and how did you get it? I am absolutely NOT telling you my last name on a public forum board. Sorry. Not going there. Nope.

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What is the differance between Catholics and Protestants And then there's us Anglicans. We kind of sit on the fence... :-) We're not Roman Catholic, but we have all sorts among us, from the very evangelical Protestant, all the way up to the high church Anglo-Catholic who have many of the same beliefs as the RC. I don't see myself as Protestant. I am Anglican.

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Do you believe Mary is the Mother of God? Yes. Jesus said "I and the Father are One" (John 10:30). Mary was his mother. 'Nuff said.

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When was the last time you tied your shoe? Don't recall when I last tied a shoe. But as for the LACES, then between 7 and 8 p.m. yesterday -- don't remember if it was the right or left. Today I wore slip-ons, so did need to tie any laces today, thank goodness.

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How can I help my dog stop killing cats? Probably the best way is to just not let your dog be around cats.

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How does Dell compare to other computer manufacturers like Lenovo, Compaq, and HP? Disclaimer: I am absolutely NOT a computer expert! Now, I had a computer for 4-5 years that was reliable and the most stable computer I ever worked on. Interestingly enough (in light of the comments here), it was a Compaq. My only problem was that it had a 2G harddrive, which was fine in its time, but obviously sort of useless nowadays. Ahhh, computers... Anyhow, I have a Dell right now,...

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Is it just me, or is spam email just getting odder? Well, I have no intention of being stupid enough to buy anything through a SPAM email -- just bad all the way around for so many reasons (legal, moral, monetary, scams, etc., etc., etc.)... But all that aside: What serious buyer would want to do business with someone who can't spell anyway? Bad grammer and spelling doesn't fly on legit advertisements, or resumes, or proposals. It...

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Do you loathe Handel's "Messiah"? (for the music, not the message). Do you wish people would stop performing it every Christmas? I love listening to "Messiah." My favorite part is "And He Shall Purify." I sang alto on that song years ago. Do you know that Handel actually wrote the Messiah for Easter, not Christmas?

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Is your avatar a picture of you? You can't see me in that picture? Yeah, I guess I sort of got hidden in the blinding glare of the sun. Oh well....

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Why am I so sad after leaving an abusive, depressing relationship? Even if the relationship was bad, it was still something that was part of your life. Anything that is a part of your life, and especially something that was so deeply a part of your life, if it dies, it hurts just as deeply. There are hopes and dreams that you probably had for the relationship that have died as well. So there is nothing at all weird about grieving the loss of a relationship,...

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What does your insides look like? Dark, wet and bloody.

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What is the perfect breast size and why Anything smaller than me... I am a 40D (on a chunky size 20 body, so I'm in proportion), and frankly, it can get quite uncomfortable to find a good position to sleep at night. And on top of that, I'm pretty much forced to have to wear a bra for the support. Any girl out there who thinks she's too small had better be grateful for what she's got.

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What do you keep your termostat temp at in the winter? Generally around 67 or 68. Then again, the other day, it got so warm outside (about 80), that it got stuffy inside, and I had to put the air conditioner back on (no joke) ... that's the way fall and winter sometimes are around here. <<sigh>>

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How do you sit at your computer? If it is the computer that is on the desk in my room, then in a chair whatever way feels comfy at that time. But most of the time, I use the laptop. If I am leisurely using the computer (like now), then I am crashed out on the couch, sort of lying down, sort of sitting, with the laptop in my lap, literally (like now).

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How long does it take you to get to sleep? And do you dream and have recall? 1) 15 to 30 minutes. 2) Yes, if I stay asleep long enough 2) Most of the time, yes

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My girlfriend is bigger than me. how can I say her that I love her? Just say "I love you." You shouldn't worry about your size. And if it's a problem for HER, then maybe you two should be either be talking about this issue, or its time to move on. (My bet is that she doesn't care.)

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Gorgeous with a short life and poor or a long life being fat rich and ugly. Which do you choose? Gorgeous and ugly are in the eyes of the beholder. If by fat you mean obese, well I guess in this case it isn't shortening the life span, is it? Rich, well, it's no guarantee of happiness, but money does help, but it isn't an issue here. So, in this situation, I'd go for the long life. There's a lot more to life than being gorgeous or not.

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I have a string of flicker christmas lights What makes them flicker like a flame rather than just light up Assuming you have a string of lights that needs ALL the bulbs inserted for it to work: One bulb (probably clear with a red tip) will be a special "flicker" bulb. It uses what is called a bi-metallic strip. A section of the strip moves back and forth as it heats and cools. When the light is on, it heats and is pulled back. So the circuit is broken and the light goes off, and the...

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Women, what's the first thing you notice in a man? His smile.

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Would you consider Mother Angelica to be a leader, if so why? She leads, has an agenda and follows through, inspires others, takes charge when needed, delegates, raises leaders after her -- and all of this with a good heart, gentle soul, and lots of love.

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How old are you? Between 15,000 and 16,000 days old.

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If someone gave you their social security number, and everything personel about them, would YOU steal their ID? There are very few people who would ever need to give me their SSN. (Probably just close family.) And NO, I would not steal their ID. And if a stranger gave me that info, then NO again, I would not steal their ID.

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Do you think we will ever see the end of reality television? I think there will always be some reality TV. There will always be stuff like "Cops" and all the TV courtrooms ... I think, however, the peak for prime time reality stuff (like "Survivor") may have passed. It will still be a while before it goes away entirely.

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Should men try to father before 40 for the health of the child? Hmm ... my dad was just shy of 42 when I was born. I'd like to think I turned out okay. (My mom was 40.)

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What state do you live in? If you get snow, How does your town react? I live close to Seattle, Wa. They panic over 1 inch and up. Texas... We do get snow, though not a lot where I am. Other parts of Texas get a lot of snow, such as the Panhandle. 1-2 inches is not problem. 3-4 is really pretty fun. (We usually don't get that much.) Our bigger problems are ice storms. We get freezing rain a lot. And if it does snow, then the snow melts and refreezes, driving is also very bad.

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What do you feel is the best invention of the 20th century and why? The microchip, simply because so much we take for granted uses them.

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I burned the back of my tongue two days ago and now its so sore i cant eat or drink anything hot..any ideas Don't eat anything hot until your tongue heals.

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Why would my older cat use the new kitten's litter box as her play area? She may be jealous of the new arrival. Or she just may like to play in the litter, but she would consider her own litter box off limits. (I've seen both happen.)

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How old would you be if you didn't know your age? I do know my real age, but let's say I didn't have any evidence of my birth... Since I have vague memories of outside current events in the late 60's, so I would assume I was probably at least over 40. I have memories from earlier but they are limited to things like being in a crib or eating -- nothng that would pinpoint a time in history. I didn't go to kindergarten...

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Is there another way to get pregnant beside sex? Well, there's always another Virgin Birth -- but chances are pretty unlikely. Like the others have said, artificial insemination will probably be your best bet.

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Can you have too much/high self esteem? If it is healthy self esteem, no. Otherwise... Self esteem is not bad in itself, but it must be tempered with humility. That means acknowledge you're OK, but you are what you are, nothing more, nothing less, and that also means you're not perfect. You will always have areas that need improvement. You never lose the need to grow as a person. The danger comes when you elevate...

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How did you first learn about Answerbag? Through Google, but I don't remember now specifically what I was searching.

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What is your favorite pizza topping if you can have as many things as you want on it? Besides the cheese... 1 -- beef 2 -- pepperoni 3 -- Canadian bacon ... but only one of those at a time. I don't care much for a lot of junk on the same pizza.

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Is it socially acceptable for women over 35 to wear bikinis at places like Cape Cod and the Hamptons? Age is not an issue ... but I guarantee you won't see ME in a bikini!!!

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How conservative or liberal are you? Scale yourself from 1(extremely conservative) to 10(extremely liberal). Around a 3 to a 5 (depending on the issue).

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Is it true that when women are on their period, they are a few pounds heavier? If so, why? I tend to be a little heavier just before my period.

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Could you turn off the TV for more then a week? Yes. I do it often. Right now I'm in a 6-7 p.m. TV sitcom phase, but even that is hit-and-miss. One of my two TVs died two years ago. I didn't replace it. I am sort of looking forward to the day that the second TV dies. I may not replace it either. I'd like to give up computers if I could. (That is harder.)

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Who do you feel is the funniest tv personality? I like the older shows. For me it's a tossup between Lucille Ball and Art Carney.

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What is your personal opinion about implants and why? First of all, what are we implanting? Are these hair, or breast, or dental? Is this reconstructive surgery, or just to be sexier? My answer depends on the reason.

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What was the last thing you bought? Groceries.

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When you use public restrooms, do you cover or hover? Hover.

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Do male or female cats make better pets? I tend to be closer to male cats, and I've had lots of male cats who were close friends and buddies. But there were two or three girls that I really cozied up to and miss terribly. If I got a cat now, it would probably be a male. But I think it depends mostly on the individual cat's personality, but perhaps also depends on the person's personality as well.

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Which is better overall, Mac or PC? I prefer PC, but only because I am used to it. I can use a Mac. I don't think either is superior to the other. They both have their pros and cons. In the end, they're both stupid computers...lol.

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Are you left or right handed, or do you do different things with different hands/feet? I am right-handed. I write right-handed. I can write with my left hand, and it is legible, but it is slow and very bad. Many tasks I do equally well with both, with enough practice and coordination. I use either hand to pick up things. I usually use my right for calculators, computer mice, and remote controls. I always use my left hand to use the phone, however.

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Is it true most woman are nags? I don't know if it is true. But I have my doubts that anyone's nagging can be connected specifically to being female. I know men who are nags, and I know women who aren't. The stereotype is probably just that -- a stereotype. I know I have been guilty of nagging people, though I hope not often and I try not to. But I would be lying if I said I never have. I hope those I care...

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Viewing videos with my dial-up internet access is choppy at best. Are there any settings I could enable for better viewing if \"save target as\" is not an option? I have dial-up and videos are not really my thing. But recently I wanted to watch a movie trailer that had to be viewed online only. I just started it up and let it COMPLETELY buffer and load -- then I "rewound" and played it. You have to be really patient while it loads (go do something else in the meantime), but it works.

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In St. John's Gospel who is called the "Word of God"? The word was made flesh and dwelt among us... sounds a bit like Jesus. :-)

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How long does it take u to get ready every morning? Explain the process.... About 45-60 minutes. I get up, do whatever I need to do in the bathroom, then say prayers, then get dressed, and also update my checkbook with the bank. Most days I don't wear makeup, but what little I do wear takes about 5 minutes to put on.

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If you grab a random pen and it doesn't write, is it best to throw it away right then, or is there a chance that it will work in the future? I don't usually figure it will write again. If it is a cheap pen, I just toss it. If it was a really nice and expensive pen (like the customized Cross pen I received as a gift), I would put it aside until I could get a refill. In either case, I just get another pen to write with for now.

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Would you walk around naked if it was socially acceptable? Probably not... Every time I've ever been in a dressing or a shower room (and in some of them, depending on where, being naked is acceptable), I would stay clothed in front of others, or get back into my clothes as fast as I could because I felt better being covered up.

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What religion (or lack of religion) do you follow and why? Anglo-Catholic Episcopalian. I love the beauty of the Anglican tradition, with its liturgy, prayer book and church year.

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Credit card- Good or bad? Credit card -- neutral. Abuse of credit cards -- bad (and I've been guilty of this) Banks who try to get people to use credit cards, and merchants who try to get people to use them -- bad Credit cards are good for emergencies, and perhaps for initially establishing credit (use caution here). Other than that, keep them out of sight and don't use them. I've learned the hard...

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Im 14 and am thinking of writing a book, well if not than a story. What do you guys think? As FreshApples said, "Go for it!" Writing something won't guarantee getting published, but not writing something will guarantee NOT getting published. Don't let your age be a reason not to write.

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Republican, democratic or communism? I tend to vote Democrat, but I don't really label myself as anything. But you know, there are other options besides the three you gave -- there is independent (in all its myriad forms), socialist, libertarian...

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Do you attend church? Yes, each Sunday and major feast day, and sometimes once or twice during the week. I love being in and being part of my church.

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I have the meaning to a word, but I need the word. The meaning is to mean getting frustrated for not knowing something. Or frustrated becuase you don't understand another's open flauting of one's vocabulary Flustered? Perturbed?

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What is your favorite all time movie and why is it your favorite? "Singin' In the Rain" -- Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Jean Hagen, Cyd Charisse... such a GREAT picture, comical plot, wonderful watching Gene sing and dance the title song -- and I still get a kick out of Gene and Donald going on about "Moses supposes his toeses are roses..." :-D

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Do you like communicating with people "in the flesh" or do you prefer online interaction via avatars? On a public board such as this, I am okay with avatars simply for the reasons of safety and anonymity. I don't care to have my real identity thrown around in cyberspace for who-knows-who to see, and I will respect others' desire for privacy in the same manner.

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What was your favorite toy when you where a child? Etch-a-sketch. I had three of them back in the 1960's. I have a mini Etch-a-Sketch now that I still play with from time to time.

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Why is it so hard for me to get rid of clutter? I literally get anxiety (separation??) when I think about throwing or giving anything away. I so wish I could get rid of my stuff without feeling anxious about it. Any one have an answer? Put the stuff in a box and store it somewhere out of sight, or even at another location, for a year. That way it will be gone from your life, but deep down you'll know you can get to it. Then, after the year is up, after having lived without the stuff for all that time, throw it out or give it away.

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How do Christians feel about people of other faiths celebrating Christmas? Doesn't bother me at all, although it is my hope that they would understand and appreciate what it means to celebrate the birth of our Savior.

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I have leaves in my yard that are very hard to rake up. Is there any way to get rid of small leaves without any hassle? You could use a leaf vacuum.

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What is your favorite state and why? State: Texas. Why: It's home.

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What is your favorite way to unwind after a stressful day at work? Crash on the couch and watch sitcom reruns on TV. That's really only till about 6:30 or so. (I rarely bother with TV after 7 p.m.)

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Can blood have a bluish color? Blood is red because of red blood cells. Oxygen-depleted blood isn't as bright, but it is still red. Hold a flashlight against your hand sometime and see what color is glowing through your skin. It won't be blue.

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Do Americans have a tendency to think British people are quaint? Can't speak for all Americans, but I don't. If I think of anyone as "quaint," it isn't because of them being British. In fact, they are also more likely to be people I personally know, and therefore probably are Americans themselves.

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What is the funniest song lyric you've ever heard? "Mairzy Doats and Dozy Doats and liddle lamzy divey... a kiddley divey too, wouldn't you?" (In ordinary English: "Mares eat oats and does eat oats and little lambs eat ivy. A kid will eat ivy too, wouldn't you?")

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What is your favorite line in a movie? "Unhappy saints are lost from the beginning. You must learn to bend a little or you'll break." -- wise words from Mother Christophe (Beatrice Straight) to Sister Luke (Audrey Hepburn) in "The Nun's Story"

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Who is your favourite "Friend"? Phoebe -- she seems more genuine, not fakey. She is just herself.

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You witness an auto crash. possible injuries. will you stop and offer aid, or keep on going? be honest. If at all possible, I will stop and help (or at least ask if I can help). If it is obvious people may be hurt or in danger, I'll also call 911.

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Why does my cat lick my hand right after biting me? I had a cat who did just that! He would bite pretty hard, too. Never break the skin, but it would hurt like crazy. Then the darn cat would start licking. Well, he liked me fine, but I couldn't figure what his motive really was. (The cat was a big neurotic anyway.)

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Is an Anglican Priest allowed to baptise children whose parents do not go to church? Generally, at least one parent needs to be a practicing communicant. It isn't the norm for Anglicans/Episcopalians to baptize children whose families are not Anglicans themselves. Talk to your priest about what is allowed in your diocese.

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What is your favorite scripture in the Bible? Jesus comforting his disciples on the way to Gethsemane: "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." (John 14:27) That was the verse that comforted me during a most horrible time in my life and brought me to God.

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If the world was to end an hour from now, what would you be doing, and why? If I knew it would end, I would pray. That's really all I could do. I'd have to leave it in God's hands. The thing is, I should have that attitude even if I didn't know. But seriously, if I didn't know, I'd probably be heading to bed and not thinking much about it.

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Do most men improve looks wise with age? and examples? Harrison Ford has aged well most of his life. And then what about the late Gene Kelly? He was quite a dashing fellow right to the end.

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Does Christianity have the same problem with fanatics/zealots making them look bad that Islam does? Then there are those who blow up abortion clinics in the name of Christianity. And then there is that wacked-out Westboro "Baptist" Church up in Kansas, with their picketing and all. Even back to the routine, thankfully non-violent breed -- many evangelicals are just plain annoying. Do they really think that all the fire-and-brimstone will get the average person to understand that...

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What do you want? NO DEBT!!!

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Does anybody have any words of wisdom to live by? Do not trust either foolish friends or wise enemies.

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What happens to a Siamese twin when the other one dies? In nearly all cases, the second twin will die soon after. Since the two twins nearly always share a circulatory system, the heart of the living twin continues to pump blood into the dead twin's body, which of course will pool there. So, unless there is something to stop this immediately, the second twin bleeds to death very soon after. Read...

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Who do you think is the 'Sexiest Man Alive'? With all due respect to People magazine -- NOT George Clooney. I think the sexiest man alive is my own special guy friend.

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Do we dream in color, or do we colorize dreams when we remember them? I have dreamed in color, but honestly, most dreams I just don't remember whether they are in color or black/white. When I do remember a dream in color, it is mostly because the color was significant enough to be remembered. For that matter, I don't usually remember colors from anything in my past (asleep or awake) unless the color was significant enough to be remembered.

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If chirstmas is a time for giving than how come no one is giving from the heart? Saying "no one" is probably not accurate. Some people are giving from their heart and even more. But for those who don't, it probably has a lot to do with the commercialization of the holiday and to be honest, the recipients -- who aren't always grateful for what they are given (just check out the return aisle the day after) -- have the mindset of "want, want,...

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I live alone and don't know what to cook for myself. What is the best diet for a bachelor? There are some really good cookbooks aimed at college students, recipes for 1 or 2 which are quick and/or easy to prepare, don't take a lot of cooking skills, and you don't have to be rich to buy the ingredients. Thing is, you don't have to be a college student to use them. I am a single woman some 20 years past college-aged, and they are the best cookbooks for my busy lifestyle.

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If you had absolute proof that someone was going to be completely evil when they grow up, what would you do? If it is inevitable, and there is absolutely no way this can be prevented, and the prediction is fixed and cannot be changed, then I would do what I can to keep them from endangering myself and others. This would probably start with staying away from them. If there is any chance it may not happen this way (though based on your question, this is not the case), then the answer is more...

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If you could permanently change the spelling of one word, what would it be and why? I would do away with "through" and just use "thru" only. It's used enough anyway that it's understood, and it's quicker to write.

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Why are there Braille keys on drive-up ATMs? Here's a thought... Perhaps if a blind person was being chauffeured around by a sighted person, he or she could work the ATM machine from the back seat!

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If you're a cat owner, have you had any difficulty? What exactly is meant by difficulty? Of course cats are difficult at times (some more than others). But I love them all the same. And another difficulty is that it's very tough when the person you like is a dog person! Yeowwww!!!

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What does a commercial cemetery do when all its plots are filled? I suppose that depends on the cemetery... Back home, the city owns the cemetery, and land (a "park) next to it. As the years go by, they have annexed land from the park into the cemetery. This has happened perhaps twice in my lifetime. Since the cemetery is old (several hundred years), and the adjacent land is as big as the current cemetery, then they have room to expand probably at...

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If you could have any automobile, what would it be? Personally, I'd prefer new, and I like stick shifts... But seriously, beyond that, I'd go for one that is paid off. (Mine is nearly there!)

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How often should I change my pad if it is full but the fluid never soaks through? It's mostly a personal preference, I suppose, but you need to consider comfort and personal hygiene. In those situations, I would have long since changed the pad, just because I don't like to feel soaked and yucky and have to worry about it. On heavy days, I might change one every 3-4 hours. In my opinion, there's nothing wrong with changing them "too often."

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My cat purrs like crazy when spanked hard. Does anyone else's cat love spankings? Cats can purr when in pain, when afraid, and even as they are dying. While most cats do indeed purr when they are satisfied and happy, purring does not in and of itself indicate the cat is content. Your cat may be purring because it feels pain. At any rate, whether or not the cat enjoys it, this would be considered animal abuse. Don't hit or spank your cat. There is no reason to do so.

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Why do non-Christians insist on taking the Jesus out of Christmas? Well, if the intention is to celebrate the holidays outside of the Christian context, it is done easily . Many cultures have winter celebrations, and other religions have festivals at this time of year. Many of the customs that we Christians incorporate into our holiday don't really have anything to do with Christ's birth, anyway. We just give it meaning within this context....

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Do you look at the keyboard when you type? No. I took touch typing in high school in the early 80s, and spent two years mastering keyboard drills (not unlike doing piano practice drills). I'm faily accurate with the numbers without looking, but not as good as just letters. Periods, commas, apostrophes are no problem. Depending on what kind of day I'm having, I can type anywhere from 50 wpm to 70 wpm.

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What time is it where you are? Where are you? Central Standard Time -- it is about 1:35 p.m. right now.

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Ladies, do you fasten your bra at the front and then turn it around, or do you reach around your back to fasten it? All mine fasten in the back. If I need to fasten after it is on, I generally reach around back. However, I have a couple of nice comfy casual bras I just always fastened and I just pull them on over my head like I would a T-shirt.

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Have you ever heard two songs that sound very similar? The classic "In the Hall of the Mountain King" (Peer Gynt) sounds a lot like the theme from "Inspector Gadget" (different tempo). "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," "The Alphabet Song," and "Baa Baa Black Sheep" have the same tune. Robbie Dupree's "Steal Away" resembled the Doobie Brothers' "What a Fool Believes."

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Can failure to become famous affect behavior? Only as much as succeeding to become famous can affect behavior. (I won't get into whether the effect would be positive or negative. There are two many variables, starting with the person.)

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What would you do over again if you could go back? Consumer debt has been my burden. If I could go back in time, I would never have picked up a credit card.

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Should one word answers end with a period? It depends. If in dialogue or in a paragraph, use standard punctuation. If written as a possible answer on a form or on a quiz, chances are good that it isn't needed.

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If twin guys had twin wives and both had children, would the children look identical? Assuming the parents are two sets of identical (not fraternal) twins: A child of the first group of parents and a child of the second group could never technically be "identical" themselves (to each other) since they would be conceived from separate eggs. They would likely resemble each other very much, but it would be like if they were fraternal siblings. Then again, they might...

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What would you put into a Vancouver survival kit? A map, a bag of loonies and a how-to-speak-Chinese book. (Seriously, take a camera -- it's a beautiful city, and I forgot my camera when I went!)

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At what point are you no longer dating, but have become a couple? I've never really thought about it before... Perhaps when they are engaged, I start seriously thinking of them as a "couple," and not JUST dating. But I still think of them as dating. I just would hope by that point it is exclusive...lol. And, it would be nice if, when they married, they still "dated" each other. But I probably wouldn't really go around saying...

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How does God feel about gay marriage? Okay, I may get blasted here, but remember, YOU asked what did I believe... If marriage is defined as a union between a man and a woman, then gay marriage is impossible. And if sex outside of marriage (as defined here) is wrong, then that is the only reason I would have to say same sex unions, regardless of what they may be called, are wrong. Not because of one's sexual orientation, but...

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What is the scariest thing that can happen on this site? Oh wow, I was thinking of scams or soliticing minors or something like that. I am just too dadgum serious sometimes.

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What is your favorite animal and why do you like it? Domestic cat (for both questions).

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I have a spayed cat that is behaving as though she were in heat. What is the cause of this and what can be done about it? You might also have your vet check your cat to see if there is still part of an ovary left in her after she was spayed.

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What is NGC in astrology? I don't know about astrology, but in astronomy, NGC refers to "New General Catalogue of Nebulae and Clusters of Stars." The NGC was compiled by J. L. E. Dreyer in 1888. Some objects were also part of the older Messier list. For example M42 (a nebula) is also NGC 1976.

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Should you shave your vagina hairs? Well, I debated whether to even get into this one... Unless you're wearing a string bikini, you probably can get by without shaving at all. However, if the hair is very thick and bothersome, the hair could be simply trimmed shorter. But shaving it completely off is sort of tedious, not at all easy, and has to be kept up if you wish to keep it shaved. If your doing it to be...

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What were your parents going to name you if you were born the opposite sex? Kenneth

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Can you think of any rock bands where the the bassist is also the lead singer? Some might not consider The Police as strictly within the "rock music" genre, but if you do, then Sting was both bassist and lead singer.

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When did liberals take over the American network news media? Well, I sort of think conservatives have pretty strong control in the media, especially of talk radio and with Fox.

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My future husband and I are Anglican, and we wish to be married outside in a garden. Can our Anglican priest still perform the ceremony if it is outside and not in the church? That is subject to the bishop and the diocese. In my diocese, no, but that does not mean you can't in your diocese. Ask your parish priest. He will know.

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What are the Anglican religion's principal beliefs on the nature of humanity? From the 1979 Book of Common Prayer (p. 845): "We are part of God's creation, made in the image of God." Anglicans traditionally hold a high regard for humanity, and always remembered the Jesus came to be a human among us. Our baptismal vows state that we are to seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbors as ourselves, and respect the dignity of every human...

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What are the religious titles for the Anglican faith (i.e. Catholics have priests and bishops)? The three orders of ordained ministry, always following apostolic succession, are bishops, priests and deacons. These orders are the same as the Catholic church. Some Anglican churches in the world have "archbishops" or "presiding bishops" but these are simply bishops of a higher rank and juridiction. They are still bishops. We also recognized laity confirmed by a...

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Does the Anglican Church specify whether baptism should be performed on infants or not? From our catechism (Book of Common Prayer, 1979, p. 858): "Infants are baptized so that they can share citizenship in the Covenant, membership in Christ, and redemption by God."

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Technically my parents are Anglican, and though we sometimes went to church, I was never baptised. Do I have to be baptised to become a member of the Anglican Church? Yes. Baptism is what makes a Christian, according to Anglican doctrine. Baptism in the name of the Trinity is required to be an Anglican. (You don't have to be baptized in an Anglican church, however) Confirmation is needed to be a full active, voting member of an Anglican or Episcopal Church, but it is baptism (not confirmation) which makes you a member of the God's Church.

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Can a Christian who is not Anglican marry someone who is Anglican in the Anglican Church? Yes, and in most dioceses, they may marry in the Church by a priest if one partner is Anglican and the other is a Christian baptized in the name of the Trinity. They may be expected to undergo marriage counseling. (This is true of any couple married in many Anglican churches.) It helps, obviously, if both partners agree on the essentials of doctrine if they plan to make the Church a major part...

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What happened to the actor who played Jack on Three's Company? Actor John Ritter died from an aortic dissection, where there is a break in the main artery. I can't tell you much more about aortic dissection, because I don't know much about it, but that should be enough to know if you want to research it further.

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My girlfriend found a piece of glass in her food from a cafe. Can we sue even if she sustained no physical injuries? Why is it that people are so quick to sue? Granted, there are times when lawsuits are proper for real compensation. This isn't it. This is just being stupid, greedy, and quick to blame others for things that aren't perfect in our lives. Get over it. You don't win my respect by trying to find reasons to sue complete strangers.

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Do you think it's discriminatory not to draft women into the military? Yes, it is discriminatory. However, that said, I neither like nor approve the draft for either men or women. (For the record, I am a woman.)

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Why do people ask questions that they could easily answer themselves using Google? Case in point: I tried Google for my Brian Baker question. While Google easily tells me he was let go when Sprint merged with Nextel, I wanted to know what became of him since. Got nothing. (Don't have an answer on this site, either, come to think of it.) Anyway, Google doesn't have all the answers. And Answerbag is more fun, too. :-)

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How can you make friends with everyone? You can't. It is impossible simply because everyone is different and everyone has different likes, dislikes and tastes. That goes for people, too. Just be yourself. Some will like you just the way you are. They are the ones who have the potential to be friends. Meanwhile, some will not like you the way you are. Let them go. Let go of anyone who would only "like" you because...

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What is your favorite band of the 70s? Probably Supertramp.

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I personally think that "LOL" is the most overused, annoying acronym on the Internet. Do you agree? The only reason I will say it is NOT overused is because there are few other ways to convey what it means. It is still helpful to use if your statement might be taken too seriously or offend someone. Sometimes "lol" is useful to show a sense of humor. So, like it or not, it has its place.

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What do you think of inter racial dating? I'm a black chic, he's a white guy. He wants a date, I have never dated a guy out of my race. Personally, I don't have a problem with interracial dating. However, what others (including yours truly) think is their problem. The only real issue is that you and your guy are OK with it. (Apparently he is, so it's your call now.) Base your decision on the kind of guy he is and how he treats you. Race will only be a problem if you let it be.

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What is the vessel called that is used to expose the Sacred Host for adoration? monstrance

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Do you prefer to take baths or showers? Most of the time it would be showers. Less water, less time, and don't have to be stuck in dirty water. However, that said.... every once in a while, I do enjoy a nice soothing hot bath with bubbles and candles. I still don't think I'd do it if I was so grimy that the bath water would become really dirty. I'd go back to showers for that one.

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If there was an age you could pick and stay that age forever how old would you want to be? Well, I'm not altogether sure I want to live forever, but if I had to choose an age, I'd say about 25. However, I have no particular desire to relive the actual year that I was 25. I'd prefer to be 25 in 2006! (I am nearly 20 years older than that now.)

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Is it true that if someone were to eat a whole Tablespoon of salt it would be fatal? Not a particularly healthy thing to do, but it is not uncommon to throw that much salt into a single meal as seasoning, especially on multiple dishes, multiple servings in the same meal. The habit may cost them down the road, but they likely wouldn't die on that particular day.

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What is your favorite music video? Duran Duran's "Save a Prayer" from the early-to-mid 1980's -- beautiful footage of Sri Lanka, nice ballad.

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At what age did you stop trick-or-treating? The only time I ever got to trick-or-treat was when I was about 8 years old (early 1970's). My older sister (under supervision of our mom) dutifully took me up to my grandmother's front door for candy. That was all we got to do, and just that one year.

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If given a choice would you choose to live where there are hurricanes, or in areas with tornadoes, and why do you choose what you did? I live in North Texas, but I would prefer to stay up here than down on the coast where they get the hurricanes. The chances of actually getting a direct hit by a strong tornado in my lifetime (in my specific location, block, house) are not very great, and the vast majority of tornadoes here are weak. Most tornadoes that hit where I live would not bring down sturdy buildings. It's a risk...

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Do animals have thoughts? I have wondered that often. My cats seem to think, though they seem to stay mostly in the here and now. I am personally doubtful that they have a great capacity for conscious intentional recall. I am also doubtful that they think about more than a few minutes into the future. But I am no animal expert. All these are merely guesses.

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What is the sign in the Church that the Blessed Sacrament is reserved there? I'm Anglo-Catholic (Episcopalian). Every church I've been in has a candle that burns 24 hours a day near the Blessed Sacrament. The only time it is extinguished is from the end of the Good Friday liturgy until the Easter Vigil mass, when there is no consecrated bread or wine anywhere in the church at all. My guess is that it might be similar in Roman Catholic churches, but...

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Where were you on Sept. 11 when the 2001 terrorist attacks were commited? I had just gotten to work (in Texas, in the Central Time Zone -- one hour behind NYC). I hadn't been listening to the radio, so I didn't know anything had been happening. A co-worker ran in and said to our boss, "another plane has crashed into the World Trade Center..." Within a couple of minutes I was briefed on what had been happening. I remember we went through our day as...

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Can you dream of having a dream? Does it mean anything? I can only speak for myself, and I have occassionally dreamed about dreaming. When it happened, however, I basically just remembered them together as a single dream after I woke up.

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Why does the pope wear that hat? I'm guessing you mean a "mitre" -- a pointed hat worn by the pope, cardinals, and bishops in the Catholic Church. (Anglican bishops also wear them.) All bishops wear them. (The pope would never quit being a bishop.) It shape symbolizes the tongues of fire from Pentecost.

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At what age is a baby cat(kitten) not consider a kitten anymore and just consider an adult cat. About 12 months old, give or take. They reach puberty around 6 months earlier.

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How did you choose your Answerbag name (assuming its not actually your name, that is!)? When I first signed up, I used one of my anonymous "mypack" email addresses that I can get through Earthlink acount. It was a word and number combination and the word was "orangy."

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Who is the guy who say's "can you hear me now?", in verizon ads? Paul Marcarelli.

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Have you ever choked? How would you describe it? Once when I was about 10 years old, I fell asleep with a cough drop in my mouth and it lodged in my throat. I remember abruptly waking up and I couldn't breath. My sister was in the other bed asleep and she wasn't aware of anything happening. I couldn't even gasp, but somehow the cough drop shifted and I started to cough it up. While it was happening I just remember trying to...

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Why do alot of dogs have their tounges hanging out alot of the time? This is how dogs perspire, the way sweating does for us.

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What does it mean if you break a mirror accidently? It means don't go barefoot near where that mirror used to be. Bad luck for feet!

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What soap do you use to wash your cat? Well, I can't say I have had a lot of experience washing cats -- most of them stay pretty clean by themselves. And never have used any kind of people soap on cats. However, on occasion, I have had to bathe a cat with soap prescribed by a veterinarian (and under his direction).

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Can you really catch a cold just from being out in the cold? I don't catch a lot of colds, but I think mine are about evenly divided between summer and winter. So that sort of blows the "being out in cold weather" theory for me. And summer colds feel worse to me.

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Does anyone know of an alternative to antibiotics for a urinary track infection? No infection should be taken lightly, and UTIs are difficult to get rid of even with proper treatment. If you can't afford a doctor, consider a free clinic. Aside from that, get rest and drink LOTS of water!

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Why are 'cell phones' called that by Americans, whilst the English call them 'mobile phones'? Hmm... I'm an American, and I have used both terms, actually. I see "mobile" on business cards and address books quite often, as well.

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What is the origin of the term, "Bedroom Community" It's a predominantly residential community, often a suburb. Its residents commute to the city or another town for work, then come back to this community for home (and their bedroom).

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Is the actor Bruce Payne in a Verizon wireless commercial? Are you referring to a specific commercial, or their commercials in general? Perhaps you are thinking of the "Can you hear me now?" guy, actor Paul Marcarelli.

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Why do funeral homes usually have so many rooms and look like a big creepy mansions? If the people staying there are dead, why do they need an entire suite to reside in? What do they use all of those rooms for? In the 2-story funeral home in my home town, downstairs were four viewing rooms, a chapel, a reception area, restrooms, and a "showroom" for caskets. Also there was a garage and receiving area for the hearse. I never went upstairs, but I understand that a couple more offices, the morgue and embalming room were up there. As for "creepy" -- well, that really depends on the...

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If looks could actually kill, what would be the official cause of death? Well, I would think a most probable primary cause of death would be cardiac arrest. I'm not sure what would be considered a secondary cause of death, but the contributing factors might be fright or shock or anxiety.

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If it is chosen for the ashes of the cremated to be buried in an urn....WHERE do these urns ussually get buried? e.g. are urns buried in gardens of Rememberences?? WHERE do urns get buried?I'm sorry if this is a strange question. Besides burial in a regular cemetery plot, another place that ashes can be interred is in a columbarium. Its a sort of wall (freestanding or built into a building) that has niches for urns to be sealed into, with memorial plaques on the outside. Many churches, mausoleums and cemeteries have columbariums.

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If a girl thinks a guy is ugly at first sight, does that impression tend to hold even if the guy's appearance changes? "Ugly" looks probably won't draw my attention when a stranger walks into the room. But if over time, a certain man treats me with respect, makes me feel special, and is just basically a good guy through and through, I really don't think about his looks anyway. How he looks is just part of who he is, and I like who he is.

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How would you define a "hopeless romantic"? Broadly, it could mean who stubbornly believes in a hope or dream or fantasy ... in this sense, it may or may not have anything whatsoever to do with romantic love. As for love, it could mean -- positively or negatively -- that you refuse to give up on the idea of the perfect soulmate somewhere out there in the world.

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My boyfriend doesn't like to receive love letters and emails. He thinks "rehearsed" letters cheapen the emotions being expressed. I don't see it that way. What should I do? If he really doesn't like to receive them, respect him enough to honor that. You would want the same respect from him.

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How do you know if you've fallen out of love? When one day you realize you haven't thought about your former loved one in a while, and you realize then you must have moved on somewhere along the way and he/she just isn't part of your life or your thoughts anymore.

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Why are older women jealous of younger women? In the context of whether they are competition for me in the world of men and dating, well if I am jealous of any woman, younger or otherwise, then I need to step back and deal with my own self-esteem issues. Now, granted, I have found myself envious of younger women for other reasons (which could also be self-esteem issues). When I got to the point where I had to realize I would probably...

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I overheard a co-worker on the phone saying how she didn't like the boss. Should I tell the boss and get her fired? No. First of all, that phone call has nothing to do with you. Second of all, its not your place to go around getting someone fired just because they don't like the boss. Such an action will actually reflect badly on you. You will be seen as a gossip, a tattletale, and immaturely competitive. Your boss will not respect you (regardless of how he feels about the co-worker), and there will...

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When writing a formal letter to a woman and do you not know her marital status, is it better to use Miss, Mrs., or Ms.? Would it be better to not use a title but just write her full name instead? Well, I'm in my 40s, and I've never been married. "Miss" feels disrespectful, as if I am seen as a little girl instead of a grown woman. "Mrs." is just simply incorrect, since I've never been married. I'm OK with no title at all, but if one is needed, I would prefer "Ms." far above the other two.

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This ugly woman wants to date me! How do I tell her that no means no? First, let's put aside the whole thing about whether or not she is ugly. There is a lot more to a person than their looks. "Ugly" people can make great partners, and "beautiful" people can be terrors. Now, if this woman (ugly, average, beautiful, whatever) is being pushy about wanting to go out with you, and you don't want to, you should just tell her so. Be...

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What is meant by "acting like a lady"? In short, not to act like a jerk. Yes, women can be jerks too. (For the record, I am a woman.) Just be nice, treat others with respect. Courtesy and good manners go a long way towards that, of course. But a "polite" lady who is being fakey and dishonest is still a jerk. A rough, bratty girl who is genuinely helpful and respects others is more a lady than that first woman would ever...

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What do you do when you go to the washroom, and when you're finished, there's no toilet paper? Facial tissues will work in an absolute pinch, but be careful, because they aren't designed for decomposition in a sewer system like toilet paper is. Best put that in the garbage if you can. I try to remember to just keep 2 or 3 feet of rolled-up, un-used toilet paper in my purse in a small resealable bag, and that will do fine.

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Are there any documented cases of a person being sealed in a coffin whilst they were still alive? In modern times, embalming is the norm in many cultures, including the United States. The embalming process would kill anyone who just happened to still be alive. Not a likely scenario, thank goodness. Medical science is far more accurate nowadays in determining when someone has really died.

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Are autopsies only done on dead people or can they be done on the living? Autopsies can be pretty drastic -- not unlike skinning a fish or cutting up a turkey (including taking out the innards). The methods used in an autopsy would kill a live person. You just wouldn't go around doing that to a living human being. This is also why autopsies can be hard on the dead person's survivors, just thinking of their loved one going through all that. Of course, if...

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Why do the stars appear brighter when the weather is cold? Stars are mere points of light. Any distortion "blurs" the pinpoints and makes them appear dimmer. The warmer the atmosphere, the more the molecules move around. We have to look through that atmosphere and all that moving air distorts those little pinpoints of light. Colder air is dense and doesn't move around as much. It's more "still" and so a star's...

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Why is the sky blue? The sky is technically transparent (or at least translucent)... we just have so much atmosphere that when the sun is out (and the sun is VERY bright) all that light gets scattered (as Rhys Waite states above). But at night or during a total eclipse, you can see through our sky to the black space above.

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If one is stranded at sea, why is drinking salt water not recommended? You would most likely live longer by not drinking ANY water. That way, at least your body can still use whatever water it still has. If you have a decent chance at living about a week without water, you may only live 1-2 days drinking salt water. Your body will suddenly do everything it can to get rid of all the excess salt, and it won't have enough water (including the salt water you...

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