All categories - 25 July 2006

88. you cannot successfully determine beforehand which side of the bread to butter
89. bare feet magnetize sharp metal objects so they always point upwards from the floor, especially in the dark
90. a memorandum is written not to inform the reader but to protect the writer
91. trouble strikes in series of threes, but the next job after a series of three is not the fourth job, its the start of a brand new series of three

2006-07-25 14:42:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Jokes & Riddles

To be clear, I am making a differentiation as to the English language as it's spoken by the British commonwealth versus the English language as it's spoken by Americans. In the text of this question I am refering to English as the language and grammar as spoken by the British commonwealth and I am referring to American as the brand of English spoken by Americans.

Here is one example of what I am referring to. Americans will say "My friend is in the hospital.". Whereas English speakers in Great Britain (I don't know about Australia or Canada) will say "My friend is in hospital."

Is there a difference in rules of grammar for English versus American? Or in English (versus American) do certain nouns not require an article?

It's a small question but I've always been curious as to the answer.

This is a serious question and I'm hoping for a serious answer however one of the best parts of yahoo answers is the wisecrack remarks you all send in. So have fun.

2006-07-25 14:42:26 · 5 answers · asked by Spiritual but not religious 4 in Words & Wordplay

2006-07-25 14:42:25 · 35 answers · asked by Felicia Fox 6 in Polls & Surveys

and how would he react to that..

2006-07-25 14:42:18 · 8 answers · asked by strictly_maggie 3 in Singles & Dating

2006-07-25 14:42:11 · 11 answers · asked by tonyatomthor 3 in Motorcycles

are web site that has them free web site would be the best.

2006-07-25 14:42:03 · 7 answers · asked by corey m 1 in Family

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=washington+d.c.&ie=UTF8&t=k&om=1&ll=38.903558,-77.036347&spn=0.01563,0.042701

A google earth image. Now what we have here is obvious. does anyone care to comment. (for those who don't recognize it; its DC). I was looking for the closest metro stop to my favorite restaurant and I saw this. Now I am starting to wonder if those conspiracy nuts aren't on to something.

2006-07-25 14:41:58 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Lets me watch live tv for free? or what can I do so I can watch live tv for free?

2006-07-25 14:41:57 · 7 answers · asked by RD 1 in Software

2006-07-25 14:41:56 · 5 answers · asked by mcduck 1 in Environment

*He's my best friend.
*He invited me to Cedar Point with him, the only others with us were some friends from his college that I did not know.
*He pays for everything when we're hanging out.
*He was genuinely upset when I told him I might be moving.
*He told me we HAD to hang out before he went back to school, many others might say maybe we'll hang out before....

2006-07-25 14:41:55 · 24 answers · asked by Joy M 7 in Singles & Dating

2006-07-25 14:41:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Football (American)

I've been removing applications to have more space. Running Win XP. After I remove an application using the control panel, it still shows up on program files even after I restart. Plus they show up in the registry. Is it safe to delete programs in program files and/or registry (under software) after I try to remove them using the control panel or uninstall from the progam files. Any other things to clean up the hard drive other than the usual stuff, defrag, clean up, disk scan? Thanks

2006-07-25 14:41:49 · 7 answers · asked by robling_dwrdesign 5 in Desktops

2006-07-25 14:41:48 · 21 answers · asked by crazygreeniis 3 in Polls & Surveys

when me and my b/f got together he acted more like he cared about me than he does now he used to hold me at night and was a lot more affectionate than he is now. i know he is faithful and he loves me and sometimes he is still very loveable am i doing something wrong or is it just a guy thing

2006-07-25 14:41:48 · 12 answers · asked by babygirl 2 in Singles & Dating

if you have nice style and your hairs net why are you called a prep? and is that bad?

2006-07-25 14:41:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fashion & Accessories

2006-07-25 14:41:42 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Celebrities

2006-07-25 14:41:33 · 17 answers · asked by Curious George 1 in Politics

2006-07-25 14:41:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Music

HELP!! Weird response to simple comment. my fake boyfriend freaked out?
My guy best friend has a cousin named mich. My friend told Mich that '' I was going to California without my parents." and Mich said "FOR WHAT!!!! '' quickly and powerfully. he was drinking a bottle of water and spit it out once he heard it too. my friend said he never saw him act out like that. what was that about. do you think he likes me or is it something else.

he is kind of a quiet person.

2006-07-25 14:41:25 · 1 answers · asked by North Cali Girl 1 in Friends

First let me say, I'm not much of a wine drinker. More like beer! But I would like to start drinking wine on occasion. Can anyone tell me some good wines? What would especially go good with chocolate covered strawberries? Now, I would like to know a good red wine. Keep in mind, I need something I could buy in a basic liquor store in the states. Thanks for any and all help!! Oh, by the way I like sweet things. Like fru fru drinks!

2006-07-25 14:41:24 · 10 answers · asked by marieandlucaspape 3 in Beer, Wine & Spirits

tip ; ac/dc

2006-07-25 14:41:17 · 9 answers · asked by PANGEA 0 1 in Music

2006-07-25 14:41:16 · 3 answers · asked by Meowmixtape 4 in Friends

2006-07-25 14:41:13 · 22 answers · asked by NIU HUSKIE FAN 3 in Military

I am playing Fantasy Football for the first time this year. Who are the players that I should look at the most?

2006-07-25 14:41:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fantasy Sports

other than a heat pack what else can relive cramps? i have really bad cramps rite now!!!

2006-07-25 14:41:09 · 23 answers · asked by Angel 3 in Skin & Body

Just wondering if anybody out there, hopefully a family law lawyer can tell me at what age a child can legally decide which parent they want to reside with the majority of the time?? I am headed for a legal battle and trying to cover myself. Thanks a ton!!!

2006-07-25 14:41:05 · 6 answers · asked by tapluverr 1 in Marriage & Divorce

I have always paid my way since I was 16. Just curiuos as to who is spoiled or not. Do you think you appreciate things more when you work for them?

2006-07-25 14:41:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I'm bored so I've decided to write a poem...what should the topic be...i can't think of one at the moment.

2006-07-25 14:41:01 · 9 answers · asked by poetic_lala 5 in Other - Arts & Humanities

When me and my girlfriend(16) is having sex she tells me I am to rough and I leave her feeling funny what should I do?

2006-07-25 14:40:57 · 14 answers · asked by V.Boi 1 in Trying to Conceive

how to make her, realizing that it was all ur fault

2006-07-25 14:40:53 · 7 answers · asked by Zolo 2 in Singles & Dating