Answerbag: Barkley Hound's answers http://www.answerbag.com/profile/969036 New Answerbag answers from Barkley Hound Wed, 30 May 2012 06:58:07 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 06:58:07 -0700 Answer to Has anyone taken a cruise to Alaska? Would you recommend it and when should we go and from where? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10189045 Has anyone taken a cruise to Alaska? Would you recommend it and when should we go and from where?<br /><br />I have been to Alaska twice and the inside passage cruise is beautiful. The ports are just souvenir and jewelry stores. Take the tram to the top of the mountain in Juneau. Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:58:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10189045 Answer to Im going on a cruise and have purchased a beverage plan, can I sneek some of the drinks to my wife?? How do they keep track?? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10189035 Im going on a cruise and have purchased a beverage plan, can I sneek some of the drinks to my wife?? How do they keep track??<br /><br />They do not keep track as long as you don't order one, give it to her, and then get another. If you give her one and go to another bar for another no one will know. I am not recommending this. If you can afford thousands for a cruise you should be able to pay for another card. In my opinion the... Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:55:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10189035 Answer to Have you ever had bad room serves on a cruise http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8536695 Have you ever had bad room serves on a cruise<br /><br />I had a bad room once but not bad room service. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:39:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8536695 Answer to Why is the entertainment complex in the hold of a ship rather than set against walls of glass like a howard hughs airplane? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8536693 Why is the entertainment complex in the hold of a ship rather than set against walls of glass like a howard hughs airplane?<br /><br />The entertainment is normally around the center deck of the ship. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:38:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8536693 Answer to I'm planning on going on a cruise next February. What is included in an average cruise fare (food? admission for on-ship entertainment? spa services?), and what do I need to bring extra money for? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8536692 I'm planning on going on a cruise next February. What is included in an average cruise fare (food? admission for on-ship entertainment? spa services?), and what do I need to bring extra money for?<br /><br />The basic cruise fare includes your room, meals in the regular dining rooms and buffets, room service, shows, and most ship facilities. Many ships also have free pizza, ice cream at various times, sushi, and hot dogs and hamburgers. There are usually 3 choices for free dining. There is... Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:36:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8536692 Answer to Why do cruise lines demand full price be paid for an infant that won't eat the ship's food, is too young for the childrens' program, and isn't even allowed in the ship's pool, then try to tell me what a great deal the cruise is? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8536690 Why do cruise lines demand full price be paid for an infant that won't eat the ship's food, is too young for the childrens' program, and isn't even allowed in the ship's pool, then try to tell me what a great deal the cruise is?<br /><br />Cruises always bring the same amount of food. A child is just taking the place of a adult since there is a maximum number of passengers. Everything is available and it is not the fault of the cruise line that it is not used. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:35:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8536690 Answer to When do you tend to start wrapping your Christmas presents? Day before Xmas or earlier(describe approx.) http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8536680 When do you tend to start wrapping your Christmas presents? Day before Xmas or earlier(describe approx.)<br /><br />I just did it 2 hours ago. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:24:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8536680 Answer to How can I time travel? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8415842 How can I time travel?<br /><br />You are currently traveling forward at 1 second/second. Any other direction or speed is currently impossible. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:24:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8415842 Answer to Can you put your heels against the wall and bend over and touch your toes? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8388694 Can you put your heels against the wall and bend over and touch your toes?<br /><br />It is impossible so I do not know how anyone can say yes. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:04:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8388694 Answer to Are there more clocks or mirrors in the world? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8361553 Are there more clocks or mirrors in the world?<br /><br />In my house there are way more clocks than mirrors. I assume that the answer is clocks. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:57:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8361553 Answer to Agree or disagree: Body builders look fantastic? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8361543 Agree or disagree: Body builders look fantastic?<br /><br />They look like freaks. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:56:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8361543 Answer to Water?? it expands when frozen....What happens to water when it cant expand? Can we harness this energy? Water? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8361505 Water?? it expands when frozen....What happens to water when it cant expand? Can we harness this energy? Water?<br /><br />The energy required to move the water to the location where it would freeze would be more than what is gained. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:52:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8361505 Answer to What food item is a specialty of your city/region? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8361482 What food item is a specialty of your city/region?<br /><br />Almonds Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:49:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8361482 Answer to QUICK! What is the first 3-digit number that comes immediately to mind? Don't look at others answers until you have thought of yours. You might be blown away that there is a common number people think of. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8361455 QUICK! What is the first 3-digit number that comes immediately to mind? Don't look at others answers until you have thought of yours. You might be blown away that there is a common number people think of.<br /><br />783 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:45:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8361455 Answer to What are the questions asked on a USA tourist visa application for a Australian citizen to trvell to the USA on holiday http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8350510 What are the questions asked on a USA tourist visa application for a Australian citizen to trvell to the USA on holiday<br /><br />Here is a copy of the form. https://evisaforms.state.gov/ds156.asp Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8350510 Answer to A man is running down a hallway he has a paper in his hand and the lights are flickering.Why? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239972 A man is running down a hallway he has a paper in his hand and the lights are flickering.Why?<br /><br />The play is about to start after intermission. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:47:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8239972 Answer to What are the symbols called that appear in ads that you photograph with a cell phone and text to a company for further information. They consist of a pattern of triangles. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8221104 What are the symbols called that appear in ads that you photograph with a cell phone and text to a company for further information. They consist of a pattern of triangles.<br /><br />Turns out it is called the &quot;Microsoft Tag&quot;. There are also other formats. With the correct application on your phone it just looks at the tag and goes to your web page. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:30:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8221104 Answer to When you see a new web page do you take in the entire page or do you have to read everything to find something? For example I see everything on the page and can go to something immediately. A friend must read everything to find a single item. [continued] http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8118059 When you see a new web page do you take in the entire page or do you have to read everything to find something? For example I see everything on the page and can go to something immediately. A friend must read everything to find a single item. [continued]<br /><br />[continued] I have always been able to take in an entire web page and I wonder how normal that is? My friend will have to search for the button that says &quot;login&quot;, etc. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:01:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8118059 Answer to Is it true that children under 12 are forbidden to use elevators without an adult? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8111626 Is it true that children under 12 are forbidden to use elevators without an adult?<br /><br />That would have to be a local law and not something that is true everywhere. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:53:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8111626 Answer to Are physical books going to become obsolete in favor of ebooks and audio books? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8092679 Are physical books going to become obsolete in favor of ebooks and audio books?<br /><br />I am over 65 and recently purchased the Sony Reader. What I like is that it is lighter than a book and the pages stay open. There are also thousands of classics available for free on the internet. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:11:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8092679 Answer to Will you buy a universal cell phone charger once available? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8075159 Will you buy a universal cell phone charger once available?<br /><br />I would like to see all companies standardize on a single charging method. It should use a mini usb connection. One company has come up with a charging mat but it requires a special cover for the phone or mp3 player. Maybe all companies should put an induction coil in their equipment so a mat... Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:34:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8075159 Answer to What is the oldest television show you actually remember watching as a child? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8075123 What is the oldest television show you actually remember watching as a child?<br /><br />The Buster Brown Show Mr Peepers Howdy Doody Space Patrol Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:30:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8075123 Answer to At 15 if you have a job are you to do taxes? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8066074 At 15 if you have a job are you to do taxes?<br /><br />There is no age limit. A child a week old doing commercials pays tax. There is usually a minimum around $7500 a year before you have to pay tax but you would still have to file a return to get withheld tax back. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:42:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8066074 Answer to Where can i email obama? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8066053 Where can i email obama?<br /><br />This is the only form that they will accept. http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:40:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8066053 Answer to How do you take care of a centipede? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8035402 How do you take care of a centipede?<br /><br />Shoes will cost you a fortune. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:23:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8035402 Answer to When is 1+1 NOT equal to two? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8026928 When is 1+1 NOT equal to two?<br /><br />In logic the + sign is used for OR. Therefore 1 + 1 = 1 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 07:17:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8026928 Answer to Technically is the statement below a question? Should there be a question mark at the end? "The only way to get many answers is to ask something trivial and then what was the point of asking in the first place." http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7984476 Technically is the statement below a question? Should there be a question mark at the end? "The only way to get many answers is to ask something trivial and then what was the point of asking in the first place."<br /><br />It should have been written like this. &quot;The only way to get many answers is to ask something trivial. What would be the point of asking the question in the first place?&quot; It is probably not good the have a complex sentence that is both a statement and a question. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:34:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7984476 Answer to Can you give an example of a combustion with no flame? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7976004 Can you give an example of a combustion with no flame?<br /><br />Animal life. Carbohydrates are burned producing carbon dioxide. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:38:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7976004 Answer to Can people who work in my local bank branch see my current account balance? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7966020 Can people who work in my local bank branch see my current account balance?<br /><br />Only someone who is working on a transaction for you. Just randomly looking a balances will get them fired. When I was a programmer we had to create our own data. We could not use actual files. Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:28:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7966020 Answer to Types of currencies in the world http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7965995 Types of currencies in the world<br /><br />Here is a list of hundreds. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_currencies Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:25:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7965995 Answer to How do you write dark warrior in japanese? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7965959 How do you write dark warrior in japanese?<br /><br />According to Google translate: 暗黒の戦士 (Black suit) Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:18:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7965959 Answer to Dried grapes are called raisins and dried plums are called prunes. Are there any other fruits which have different names when dried? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7965940 Dried grapes are called raisins and dried plums are called prunes. Are there any other fruits which have different names when dried?<br /><br />Dried cranberrys are craisins. Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:14:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7965940 Answer to Is this a correct equation? Zn + H2SO4 - ZnSO4 + H2? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7946819 Is this a correct equation? Zn + H2SO4 - ZnSO4 + H2?<br /><br />Assuming that the - is really a = then it does balance. That does not mean that the indicated elements would combine as indicated. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:20:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7946819 Answer to Are there any web sites with 3d movies using the red and blue glasses? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7932522 Are there any web sites with 3d movies using the red and blue glasses?<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pkGVbz75fg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2H8mDD9RZI&amp;feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJeQ7qY2Ryc&amp;feature=related There are a few more links on the right of the YouTube page but many don&#039;t seem to work. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:12:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7932522 Answer to How do they determine the amount you get from social security benifits at 62 years of age? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7897046 How do they determine the amount you get from social security benifits at 62 years of age?<br /><br />It is somehow based the the highest pay earned for a certain number of years. It is also reduced when you take it before age 66. Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:20:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7897046 Answer to IM COLLECTING SOCIAL SECURITY AGE 62 ,I NOTICED ON MY PAY STATEMENT where I work now they are still taking out social security about $40.00 a week, is this suppose to stop coming out of your pay when you are allready collectiong every month? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7897024 IM COLLECTING SOCIAL SECURITY AGE 62 ,I NOTICED ON MY PAY STATEMENT where I work now they are still taking out social security about $40.00 a week, is this suppose to stop coming out of your pay when you are allready collectiong every month?<br /><br />They continue to take it out. Don&#039;t forget that your Social Security is based on the highest pay for a certain number of years. If you somehow start earning large amounts of money it can raise future Social Security. You can lose a percentage of your Social Security if you earn too much... Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:18:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7897024 Answer to Why does a new computer gradually slow down? Clearly visible on start up were the time to boot more than doubles over 12months but also in most other areas. Defragging seems to make little impact. (VISTA, DESKTOP, 4MRAM, Quad proc. All of little conseq. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7896837 Why does a new computer gradually slow down? Clearly visible on start up were the time to boot more than doubles over 12months but also in most other areas. Defragging seems to make little impact. (VISTA, DESKTOP, 4MRAM, Quad proc. All of little conseq.<br /><br />Many programs that you install also install background applications. Due to bad coding when you uninstall the program the background task can still be left running. Many times a background task is shared and the uninstaller can&#039;t tell if it should be deleted or not. People also are... Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:53:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7896837 Answer to Do yahoo allow you to include a signature of your creation on your email messages http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7896763 Do yahoo allow you to include a signature of your creation on your email messages<br /><br />You are pretty limited when using the web interface. You can&#039;t use html but you can use &quot;rich text&quot; which creates it for you. You can also have graphics if they are already on the net. In IE you cut and paste. In Firefox you must drag and drop. Go to options &gt; mail options &gt;... Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:46:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7896763 Answer to Every time I go to ask a question the question box is prefilled with an old question that I asked. I can't figure out how to clear it. For example I just asked and submitted this question but when I click on new question an old question is filled in. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7894031 Every time I go to ask a question the question box is prefilled with an old question that I asked. I can't figure out how to clear it. For example I just asked and submitted this question but when I click on new question an old question is filled in.<br /><br />This question is always there: &quot;In Sherlock Holmes British currency is used. I want to convert it to current American dollars to understand it. Let&#039;s start with &pound;700,000 in 1890. Using the retail price index that is &pound;57,408,691 in 2008 or about $91 million dollars. Can... Sat, 03 Oct 2009 08:45:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7894031 Answer to How would you feel if i named my kid "XJKWLTH" but it is pronounced "Mike"? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7893965 How would you feel if i named my kid "XJKWLTH" but it is pronounced "Mike"?<br /><br />That would be very odd since there is no way any of the pronunciations of the letters could lead to that. I remember one spelling of Fish was Photi which at least can be pronounced that way. Sat, 03 Oct 2009 08:33:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7893965 Answer to Is there something that you can never tell anyone? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7888661 Is there something that you can never tell anyone?<br /><br />Yes Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:35:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7888661 Answer to Who in the world has the most money? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7888643 Who in the world has the most money?<br /><br />It is always alternating between Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and Carlos Slim Hel&uacute;. It is currently Bill Gates. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:33:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7888643 Answer to Whats ur view on Time Travel http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7888598 Whats ur view on Time Travel<br /><br />If it ever becomes possible I think it will not be physical. You will be able to view but not interact. It most time travel stories someone goes back in time to change the future and always runs into paradoxes. For example becoming their own relative. That is why I can&#039;t believe physical... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:28:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7888598 Answer to Name a way, ductape is useful? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7888505 Name a way, ductape is useful?<br /><br />Make a wallet. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:16:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7888505 Answer to May I borrow a cup of sugar? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7888486 May I borrow a cup of sugar?<br /><br />No. I use Splenda. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:14:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7888486 Answer to I am married and claim zero Federal and State exemptions on my paychecks. What would the effect be if I claimed 1 exemption? Would I be receiving more on my checks? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7888444 I am married and claim zero Federal and State exemptions on my paychecks. What would the effect be if I claimed 1 exemption? Would I be receiving more on my checks?<br /><br />Each exemption treats your pay as though you are making $3650 a year less. So if you are paid weekly then about $70 is subtracted from the gross pay for each exemption and you pay tax on the rest based on a percentage. The higher the exemptions the less withheld. You would have to see a W-4 to... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:08:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7888444 Answer to Can u help me find the closest grocery store thats in california thats closest to las vegas nevada thank you http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7888381 Can u help me find the closest grocery store thats in california thats closest to las vegas nevada thank you<br /><br />You would probably have to go to Baker where you might find a few grocers but not a supermarket. You may have to go to Barstow for a supermarket. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:59:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7888381 Answer to Why do you like paperback instead of hard cover books? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7888313 Why do you like paperback instead of hard cover books?<br /><br />I usually read best sellers and do not want to wait a year for the paperback. Also the print is larger in a hardcover. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:51:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7888313 Answer to Have you ACTUALLY ever stuck a feather in your cap and called it 'macaroni'? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7888282 Have you ACTUALLY ever stuck a feather in your cap and called it 'macaroni'?<br /><br />Actually macaroni does not refer to the feather but to the man being an extreme example of fashion. The song was just a joke being that a Yankee was stupid enough to believe that putting a feather in his cap made him a macaroni. I, myself, am not a macaroni and would never stick a feather in... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:46:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7888282 Answer to How would you complete this sentence: "I brake for _________" http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7888237 How would you complete this sentence: "I brake for _________"<br /><br />A mother and 5 baby ducks. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:40:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7888237 Answer to If A'squared' plus B'squared' equals C'squared' why don't the 'squared' bits just cancel out and have A plus B equals C? i'm not bad at math, i got an A, i just can't figure out why the 'squares' don't cancel out? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7888175 If A'squared' plus B'squared' equals C'squared' why don't the 'squared' bits just cancel out and have A plus B equals C? i'm not bad at math, i got an A, i just can't figure out why the 'squares' don't cancel out?<br /><br />That is because A&sup2;+B&sup2; is not equal to (A+B)&sup2; (A+B)&sup2;=A&sup2;+2AB+B&sup2; Look at it with real numbers 3&sup2;+4&sup2;=5&sup2; but 3+4 is not equal to 5 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:33:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7888175 Answer to Which everyday products have the highest mark-up? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7880423 Which everyday products have the highest mark-up?<br /><br />Jewelry is over 100%. Books are at least 100% Product warranties are about 400% Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:52:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7880423 Answer to Brown leather or black leather? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7880378 Brown leather or black leather?<br /><br />I like brown but black probably goes with more clothes. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:46:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7880378 Answer to We own a SuperScan TV purchased at SEARS, we have attempted to use the DirecTV second remote but DirecTV cannot locate the Remote Access codes because SuperScan does not release them? Does anyone know the remote access codes. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7880368 We own a SuperScan TV purchased at SEARS, we have attempted to use the DirecTV second remote but DirecTV cannot locate the Remote Access codes because SuperScan does not release them? Does anyone know the remote access codes.<br /><br />Access codes are assigned by DirecTV based on information from SuperScan. There is no fixed code. Most remotes have an option to go through all the codes to try to find the closest match. I would try that. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:44:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7880368 Answer to Does anyone know what language this is "Jeton deliu kabash". http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7880339 Does anyone know what language this is "Jeton deliu kabash".<br /><br />Google thinks it is Romanian but the translation was useless. &quot;Deliu chip Kabashi&quot; Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:41:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7880339 Answer to Do you remember when MasterCard was called Master Charge and Visa was called Bank of America? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7877488 Do you remember when MasterCard was called Master Charge and Visa was called Bank of America?<br /><br />Mastercharge was issued by a group of banks and continued with that name until the cards began to be used for check guarantees and debits. They then changed the name to Mastercard. BankAmericard was initially issued only by Bank of America. When they started letting other banks issue it they... Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:28:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7877488 Answer to I once received an American Express Gift Check good at any restaurant. It had a maximum value and when used would be billed to the giver. Would you try to spend every cent to the max or only a percentage? (continued) http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7868092 I once received an American Express Gift Check good at any restaurant. It had a maximum value and when used would be billed to the giver. Would you try to spend every cent to the max or only a percentage? (continued)<br /><br />(continued) Note that AMEX gifts are now for a fixed amount so this problem can no longer occur. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:44:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7868092 Answer to What is the automic clock? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7852640 What is the automic clock?<br /><br />It is a clock that uses an atomic resonance frequency standard as its timekeeping element. Home versions are a misnomer since they just receive a radio signal from a facility using an atomic clock. ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:43:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7852640 Answer to What will be the next big advance in music and movie media? I think that in a few years CDs and DVDs will be replaced with a computer memory card. This is assuming a way can be found to imprint the data in the manufacturing of the card. (continued) http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7852613 What will be the next big advance in music and movie media? I think that in a few years CDs and DVDs will be replaced with a computer memory card. This is assuming a way can be found to imprint the data in the manufacturing of the card. (continued)<br /><br />(continued) Currently they would have to be recorded individually which would be too expensive. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:38:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7852613 Answer to How many countries have you been to including passing through and landing at an airport? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7827072 How many countries have you been to including passing through and landing at an airport?<br /><br />I am up to 44. I have traveled to Aruba, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece (airport only), Grenada, Haiti, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Martinique, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco,... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:58:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7827072 Answer to What is the Visa you get to enter different foreign countries, does it have anything to do with credit cards? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7827048 What is the Visa you get to enter different foreign countries, does it have anything to do with credit cards?<br /><br />A passport just identifies you as a citizen of a country. A visa is issued by other countries to allow you in. Not all countries require visas. They are a stamp on your passport. The Visa credit card was originally called the Bankamericard. When other banks began issuing it they renamed it... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:52:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7827048 Answer to What is the most durable wrist watch in your experience? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7818840 What is the most durable wrist watch in your experience?<br /><br />As long as you are not hitting the watch in your line of work I would go with a watch in the $100-$200 range. I have a Citizen Eco-Drive that never needs batteries, is accurate to about 2 seconds a week, has an alarm, a second time zone, and a perpetual calendar. It was under $200 on a cruise... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:30:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7818840 Answer to Why does my sony vcr suddenly start eating tapes? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7808755 Why does my sony vcr suddenly start eating tapes?<br /><br />The warranty has just expired. But really it just needs to be cleaned. ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:33:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7808755 Answer to I believe most computers have a battery that powers the clock and some other memory functions while the power is off. They last about 5 years and then can be a pain to change especially on a laptop. Why don't computer companies make them rechargeable? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7791882 I believe most computers have a battery that powers the clock and some other memory functions while the power is off. They last about 5 years and then can be a pain to change especially on a laptop. Why don't computer companies make them rechargeable?<br /><br />In addition why not have the standard laptop battery be the power backup? There could be a capacitor that powers the clock, etc, during any battery change. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:11:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7791882 Answer to Are there any legit ways to get a free laptop or any electronics? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7791767 Are there any legit ways to get a free laptop or any electronics?<br /><br />1. Win a contest. 2. Get from your school or employer. 3. Spend a fortune on the fee computer sites and in a few years you will get one that is worth nothing. ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:48:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7791767 Answer to Do tree huggers live in wooden houses use toilet paper,writing paper, paper towels? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7784811 Do tree huggers live in wooden houses use toilet paper,writing paper, paper towels?<br /><br />They live in mud huts and use corn cobs. ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:55:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7784811 Answer to Where was your favorite vacation spot when you were a child? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7779443 Where was your favorite vacation spot when you were a child?<br /><br />We never went on vacation when I was a child. ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:04:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7779443 Answer to Cats or dogs? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7779376 Cats or dogs?<br /><br />That depends on if you are referring to my icon or name. ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:58:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7779376 Answer to Do you have any odorous side effects from eating asparagus? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7775905 Do you have any odorous side effects from eating asparagus?<br /><br />I am referring to very personal odorous side effects than only affect a small percentage of people. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 08:25:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7775905 Answer to Tax filing status, if I changed my payroll status to single for extra tax taken out, can I still file a married jointly return? We are married. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7775767 Tax filing status, if I changed my payroll status to single for extra tax taken out, can I still file a married jointly return? We are married.<br /><br />The withholding exemptions and status are not directly related to the exemptions on a tax return. You are allowed to have more tax withheld but you may not have less tax withheld than entitled to. The IRS never sees the W-4. ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:56:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7775767 Answer to Is it sugar(brown, granulated, molasses); Sweet 'n Low; Stevia; or Splenda? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7775714 Is it sugar(brown, granulated, molasses); Sweet 'n Low; Stevia; or Splenda?<br /><br />I use the Splenda that is measured cup for cup the same as regular sugar. ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:46:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7775714 Answer to Is it illegal to let a friend direct dep her government check into my checking acct. she doesnt have an acct and its in and out http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7775688 Is it illegal to let a friend direct dep her government check into my checking acct. she doesnt have an acct and its in and out<br /><br />If the person endorses the check over to you and you put it into your account I see no problem. You are then responsible if for any reason the check bounces. Do not let the other person make the deposit. You make it yourself. You can then pay your friend the cash value and hope it doesn&#039;t... Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:40:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7775688 Answer to What is the most you have overdrawn your bank account? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7775673 What is the most you have overdrawn your bank account?<br /><br />Never have. Even if I did I have overdraft protection. ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:36:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7775673 Answer to Algebra help? i have tried over and over again and im confused i hate algebra could someone pls help sovle 5p+7=3(4-p) i need the workings out too!! and another one 2x+7=6(x+3) need workings out again http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7775643 Algebra help? i have tried over and over again and im confused i hate algebra could someone pls help sovle 5p+7=3(4-p) i need the workings out too!! and another one 2x+7=6(x+3) need workings out again<br /><br />5p+7=3(4-p) first expand the right side 5p+7=12-3p move p to the left and the constants to the right 5p+3p=12-7 combine terms 8p=5 divide by 8 p=5/8 ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:30:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7775643 Answer to Whats something you shouldn't put in a microwave? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7775617 Whats something you shouldn't put in a microwave?<br /><br />An egg ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:25:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7775617 Answer to How do i find out what all different web sites i am signed up for? (2009-09-19) http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7775610 How do i find out what all different web sites i am signed up for? (2009-09-19)<br /><br />If you have Firefox you can see which sites have saved passwords. Go to tools &gt; options &gt; security. Note that not all sites allow the saving of passwords. You can also go to tools &gt; options &gt; privacy and see what cookies have been stored. In IE it is a little more difficult. You... Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:23:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7775610 Answer to What have you had for breakfast that most people would not consider as breakfast food? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7775556 What have you had for breakfast that most people would not consider as breakfast food?<br /><br />Beef jerky ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:14:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7775556 Answer to What is HTML? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7775549 What is HTML?<br /><br />Hypertext Markup Language is the basic language used to create a web page. Right click and view source and you will see it. ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:13:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7775549 Answer to Would you go to a Harry Potter theme park? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7769672 Would you go to a Harry Potter theme park?<br /><br />Universal is actually building one in Florida. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/16/business/media/16harry.html?adxnnl=1&amp;ref=books&amp;adxnnlx=1253138697-ted53MgB9p4osK0+DdPLyw ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:48:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7769672 Answer to Apparently you really do use math real life...is it possible to find the square footage from the square inches of the area? I found the square footage of an area but my boss is saying I'm wrong b/c she is just dividing the square inches by 12 to find ft. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7761772 Apparently you really do use math real life...is it possible to find the square footage from the square inches of the area? I found the square footage of an area but my boss is saying I'm wrong b/c she is just dividing the square inches by 12 to find ft.<br /><br />Square feet is square inches / 144. Don&#039;t argue with the boss. Tell the correct answer once and then let her buy 12 times too much. ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:46:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7761772 Answer to Is anyone else getting annoyed with the sudden influx of 'cash for gold' adverts? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7749102 Is anyone else getting annoyed with the sudden influx of 'cash for gold' adverts?<br /><br />You can go online and look at the web sites of those companies. In the fine print it tells what they pay and it is usually in pennyweights just to confuse you. You can actually get more money by going to your local coin shop. ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:51:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7749102 Answer to What belongs to you but others use it more than you do? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7749084 What belongs to you but others use it more than you do?<br /><br />Your name. ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:49:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7749084 Answer to Can I cancel my cable before my bill is paid, or do I need to wait until its paid before they will let me cancel it? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7749078 Can I cancel my cable before my bill is paid, or do I need to wait until its paid before they will let me cancel it?<br /><br />You normally pay in advance for the next month. Cancel before the billing period ends. That will probably be at least a week prior to receiving the bill. Wait too long and you may owe for another month. ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:48:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7749078 Answer to Credit card or debit card? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7749035 Credit card or debit card?<br /><br />I use a credit card because it gives me a cash rebate. Since I pay the balance off each month I would use a debit card if there was a rebate. ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:41:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7749035 Answer to What is it with novelist DAN BROWN concerning those secretive brotherhoods,and arcane symbols and rituals,and why are his millions of readers worldwide so fascinated by them,do you think? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7749013 What is it with novelist DAN BROWN concerning those secretive brotherhoods,and arcane symbols and rituals,and why are his millions of readers worldwide so fascinated by them,do you think?<br /><br />I enjoy his novels as fiction. I am very interested in codes and puzzles. I just received &quot;The Lost Symbol&quot; from Amazon yesterday and will start reading it as soon as I am done with my current book. ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:38:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7749013 Answer to How to access javascript? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7748997 How to access javascript?<br /><br />If you mean &quot;view&quot; you can just right click on a page and view the page source. Many times the &lt;script&gt; tag will have a src parameter. You can enter that address as the URL and see the code. ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:35:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7748997 Answer to Did Ben Franklin really discover electricity? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7748976 Did Ben Franklin really discover electricity?<br /><br />That would depend on what &quot;discover&quot; means. I am sure static electricity was known by the cave man. It just took thousands of years until we understood and had the ability to control it. ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:32:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7748976 Answer to What's the colour of your money? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7748952 What's the colour of your money?<br /><br />Ugly green American money. ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:28:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7748952 Answer to Have you ever been debt free as an adult? How long did it last? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7748945 Have you ever been debt free as an adult? How long did it last?<br /><br />Not counting mortgages that I have had I have always been debt free. All credit cards are paid in full each month and are only used for convenience and the rebate. I never charge something because I do not have the money. All cars have been paid for in cash. ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:27:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7748945 Answer to Watch the video and answer it: The box has a locking ring which is more than large enough to have a lock attached. But your friend does not have the key to any lock that you have. How do you do it? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7743729 Watch the video and answer it: The box has a locking ring which is more than large enough to have a lock attached. But your friend does not have the key to any lock that you have. How do you do it?<br /><br />Your friend sends you an unlocked lock which he has a key for. ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:04:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7743729 Answer to What sounds better for a film production company? Theodore Muran Film Production or Theodore Muran Studios. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7743658 What sounds better for a film production company? Theodore Muran Film Production or Theodore Muran Studios.<br /><br />Theodore Muran Studios sounds better but is it really descriptive of the service performed. I actually like Theodore Muran Productions. ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:58:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7743658 Answer to What is the difference time between egypt and vienna? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7743602 What is the difference time between egypt and vienna?<br /><br />Cairo - UTC/GMT +2 hours Vienna - UTC/GMT +1 hour Vienna currently due to DST - UTC/GMT +2 hours ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:52:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7743602 Answer to My GF and I were flying over the Atlantic and she asked me the time. I said "New York Time or London time?" She said "the REAL time!" and got pissed off at me. Do you think I did something wrong? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7743554 My GF and I were flying over the Atlantic and she asked me the time. I said "New York Time or London time?" She said "the REAL time!" and got pissed off at me. Do you think I did something wrong?<br /><br />Sounds like people on a group tour asking stores what the price is in real money. ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:47:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7743554 Answer to Do you use the same password for all your accounts? If not, how do you remember all of them? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7739675 Do you use the same password for all your accounts? If not, how do you remember all of them?<br /><br />There are free programs that will store all the websites, IDs, and passwords in an encrypted file. You then need a single password to get into it. That is just a backup since most sites will allow the operating system to store the passwords and retrieve them as needed. Yahoo is not one of them. ... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:53:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7739675 Answer to Which of these is the largest? 5 Meters, 8 Millimeters, 0.05 Hectoliters or 1 Kiloliter? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7734978 Which of these is the largest? 5 Meters, 8 Millimeters, 0.05 Hectoliters or 1 Kiloliter?<br /><br />You are comparing length with volume. Millimeter is 1/100 if a meter Hectoliter is 100 liters Kiloliter is 1000 liters 5 Meters &gt; 8 Millimeters .05 Hectoliters &lt; 1 Kiloliter ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:56:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7734978 Answer to Who is Bill W? I went to at a park and the singer said "This song is dedicated to all the friends of Bill W., I feel out of the loop! http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7734932 Who is Bill W? I went to at a park and the singer said "This song is dedicated to all the friends of Bill W., I feel out of the loop!<br /><br />The founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:48:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7734932 Answer to How many men in a company(army WW II)? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7722123 How many men in a company(army WW II)?<br /><br />A company is 3-5 platoons. A platoon is 40-50 men. ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Sun, 13 Sep 2009 08:33:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7722123 Answer to How much for gallon of coffee at Starbucks in 2017? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7722104 How much for gallon of coffee at Starbucks in 2017?<br /><br />They will be out of business by 2017 and replaced by McCafe. ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Sun, 13 Sep 2009 08:29:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7722104 Answer to What is the Egyptian word for Cat? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7722089 What is the Egyptian word for Cat?<br /><br />Mau is the Egyptian word for cat. http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/egyptian.html ₪ ɦəlʞɹɐq ₪ Sun, 13 Sep 2009 08:26:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7722089 Answer to Is 12.1 megapixels a really good picture quality? What number of megapixels gets you the best clearest photos when you take them from a digital camera? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7722073 Is 12.1 megapixels a really good picture quality? What number of megapixels gets you the best clearest photos when you take them from a digital camera?<br /><br />It all depends on the size of the final picture. If pictures are only going to be displayed on the screen a camera even under 5 MP is probably ok. If you want poster size then 12.1 is great. The main advantage of a high MP camera is that you can crop a small portion and it will still be clear. ... Sun, 13 Sep 2009 08:20:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7722073