All categories - 17 October 2006

So I grew up in California, and we had an apricot tree in the backyard. My mom, dad, as well as the rest of my extended family all pronounced it "ape-rih-cot." They are all extremely well educated and my mom's a writer, so they know how to pronounce words.

I moved to Connecticut a few years later, and I found out that EVERYONE pronounces it "ahp-rih-cot." Is this an East Coast vs. West Coast thing? Tomayto tomahto? The question has dogged me most of my life!

2006-10-17 01:44:52 · 9 answers · asked by FutilityMistress 2 in Languages

2006-10-17 01:44:51 · 3 answers · asked by Silberk 3 in Cell Phones & Plans

Mine without a doubt is Michael Keaton, if I had to choose a second it would be Bale. Pick from the list below of the people who have played Batman as your favourite...
1. Adam West
2. Michael Keaton
3. Val Kilmer
4. George Clooney
5. Christian Bale

2006-10-17 01:44:50 · 45 answers · asked by Liane H 4 in Movies

it shows a dialogue box saying,invalid file specified pls try agagin.i don't know what to do .pls give me a solution for this.

2006-10-17 01:44:35 · 6 answers · asked by dhanya p 1 in Internet

Explain the process please. Not just that they`re becoming more used to the antibiotics.

2006-10-17 01:44:34 · 5 answers · asked by aeriakdarksword 1 in Biology

What do you know about Ibiza Island

2006-10-17 01:44:17 · 6 answers · asked by Photographer 1 in Other - Ireland

Is it true that both trainers Bob & Kim sneezed

2006-10-17 01:44:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

2006-10-17 01:43:58 · 56 answers · asked by zanzabarr 2 in Other - Health

I want to study in counseling psychology for my master degree. I need to decide whether to study school counseling or mental health counseling, because most of the graduate schools are divided into these categories. I know that school counseling works in schools, and mental health works in the society. I've seen some school counselors say that there is so much paper work to do in their job that is not related to their profession. Is this true? I think I would prefer to work with children and family. I am quite confused on which to choose. I'd like to know the good and bad parts of being a mental health counselor and also school counselor. Also are there much job opportunities? Thank you very much !

2006-10-17 01:43:56 · 6 answers · asked by Jennifer 1 in Higher Education (University +)

2006-10-17 01:43:40 · 7 answers · asked by mike o 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Just wondering. ^-^

Respectfully,
GrayFox

2006-10-17 01:43:32 · 10 answers · asked by GrayFox64 5 in Polls & Surveys

Where are you from and are you Afrikaans speaking or English speaking?

2006-10-17 01:43:28 · 26 answers · asked by Charmaine V 3 in South Africa

2006-10-17 01:43:13 · 23 answers · asked by zanzabarr 2 in Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

me and my husband have been tring for a baby and after ejaculation sperm comes back out id this normal woman who have had babys please let me no.

2006-10-17 01:43:08 · 11 answers · asked by donna 1 in Women's Health

2006-10-17 01:43:03 · 13 answers · asked by Mujer Bonita 6 in Military

2006-10-17 01:43:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boston

I got this stone from Afghanistan it is a couple shades of blue egg shaped and has specks of gold swirled threw it I was wondering if anyone seen something like it before or kind of knew what it was or else who I could go to to find out what it is ?

2006-10-17 01:42:58 · 3 answers · asked by biancad 1 in Earth Sciences & Geology

2006-10-17 01:42:56 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Family & Relationships

2006-10-17 01:42:55 · 8 answers · asked by zenbuddhamaster 4 in Religion & Spirituality

last night was like the 4th time me and my gf have had sex, but im not sure what she likes, and everyone is telling me "ask her what she likes" well i have been doing that, like i will say what do u like or what feels good and she will say" i dont know" or i will say what can i do to make it better, and she is like, "i dont know" WTF!!!! is she seriously isnt helping out and in bed she just lays there, she has no idears of her own, and when i give her control she dosent know what to do , what can i do to make things better, or is this something that will get better over time???????????

2006-10-17 01:42:53 · 12 answers · asked by armorefelix 1 in Singles & Dating

2006-10-17 01:42:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Marriage & Divorce

2006-10-17 01:42:40 · 8 answers · asked by KATHY G 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

My new Lucky jeans are a size 24 (waist) and the saleperson told me they are equal to a 00...my question is, what are people with 23" waists supposed to do? Will they make a size 000?

2006-10-17 01:42:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fashion & Accessories

Here's the deal: I don't like wearing black or lots of makeup (I know this stuff is stereotyping and I'm sorry) but I do like a lot of books and music that are classified as goth -- 4AD, Rasputina and the Cure and things like that in terms of music, and early gothic novels, poetry and horror of pretty much any kind in terms of books. I've also found that, when looking for friends, goths and I usually get along pretty well -- we tend to have the same interests and similar cultural references. But, like I said, I don't like dressing in "typical" gothic fashion and I don't have much interest in going to clubs. What does this make me? And, really, does it matter?

2006-10-17 01:42:31 · 11 answers · asked by Theo D 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-10-17 01:42:30 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If these two were to meet, armed hopefully, do you think they could resolve our problems. I think the truth is, they are the problem?

2006-10-17 01:42:22 · 12 answers · asked by greebo 3 in Other - Politics & Government

what's the name of that stupid game you find in stores (like WalMart) that has that crane that comes down and is supposed to pick up a stuffed animal, but never does?

2006-10-17 01:42:15 · 8 answers · asked by animal_mother 4 in Other - Games & Recreation

2006-10-17 01:42:12 · 8 answers · asked by manu 2 in Philosophy

I need the quote,advice,and help of wise woman please..If you could help me ,write to me please

2006-10-17 01:42:11 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Family & Relationships

2006-10-17 01:42:04 · 9 answers · asked by zanzabarr 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation