All categories - 3 January 2007

I am wondering if people must still swear upon a bible when they are admitted in court as a witness.

Further to this question, must they say something like "swear to tell the truth, whole truth, and nothing but the truth"... so help them "God." like on Perry Mason? If not, what does one have to say?

If one must swear on the bible, and/or swear an oath that includes God, then what about atheists or agnostics? For atheists, isn't it kind of pointless (or even in violation of their 1st amendment rights) to try to have/force them to swear an oath on a book, and/or with words, that they don't believe in?

Yes, I realize that, assuming an oath is still taken about telling the truth, breaking their oath by lying would essentially still be committing perjury (lying)... I'm not looking for a way around telling the truth in court; I'm simply wondering what our court system requires, and if that's a Christian or even generic "God"-based system why we still do that in our courts...

2007-01-03 20:19:10 · 10 answers · asked by Kimberley Mc 3 in Law & Ethics

2007-01-03 20:19:07 · 14 answers · asked by Atlas 6 in Polls & Surveys

i m 21 year old.. and when i was 15 year old i used to manstubate daily....

2007-01-03 20:18:51 · 11 answers · asked by vicky 1 in Men's Health

I keep posting this question and it keeps being removed so I guess I will have to be less specific. My mom drinks a lot, and has for about 8 years...in the last year she has also become addicted to another type of very dangerous drug also known as the "club drug" ..I know, it's a horrible combination, but there is no stopping this woman. I am only 18, but I have lived on my own for 3 years now, and I am emotionally unable to spend more than a few days with her, as it makes me sick to see what she will put into her body. I also have a younger sister who is 10 years old..who I am worried about, but I do trust that my mom would never harm her. She has tried several rehab clinics, Alcoholics Anonymous, and counselling..but anytime she's quit..it only lasts for a very short period of time. She thinks that because she owns her own business, she can hide behind that and nothing else matters. Can anyone give me advice?

2007-01-03 20:18:42 · 4 answers · asked by xoxo_sexy_biatch_xoxo 5 in Mental Health

2007-01-03 20:18:42 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Now that Christmas is over for most of you, how broke are you? We will have our Christmas Sunday. I am still shopping. My pockets are empty as my cupboards are too.

2007-01-03 20:18:38 · 15 answers · asked by grannywinkie 6 in Other - Holidays

2007-01-03 20:18:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2007-01-03 20:18:32 · 6 answers · asked by andri_uk 4 in Movies

2007-01-03 20:18:23 · 9 answers · asked by daddy yo 1 in Music

But they just use a different name on the product. For example, Nyquil and Equate Night Time.....obviously the first is made by Nyquil and the second Walmart. What's up with that?

2007-01-03 20:18:22 · 4 answers · asked by CluelessOne 5 in Corporations

OK THIS MOVIE WAS THE FUNNIEST MOVIE I HAVE EVER SEEN.MY FAVORITE PART WAS THE LAST SCENE WITH THE PRANK ON EHREN MCGHEHEY. WHAT DO YOU THINK WAS THE FUNNIEST PART WAS?

2007-01-03 20:18:21 · 6 answers · asked by ♥TEENYTINY♥ 3 in Movies

Does having a brown discharge mean pregnancy??? How early is to early for detection of the pregnancy hormone????? I am about 2 months right now(2 mnth Late) and still getting neg reading on urine test. Please give positive feedback. Thanks

2007-01-03 20:18:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

cheap please!

u know like pink ones and checkered ones.....etc

2007-01-03 20:18:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fashion & Accessories

newland, at 57 has finally come of age?something he has wanted all his life is exactly what he is walking away from! WHY? OR does he really think of a higher spiritual love that he shares for ellen which he is scared of destroying by making it tangible..............i m not really into sad endings but i cant even say this is one !it seems so sublime......HELP !!!!

2007-01-03 20:18:14 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

Im learning about computers and I have a laptop with windows98 on it. I have Windows xp I just recently purchased how do I upgrade safely?

2007-01-03 20:17:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

what r all the requirements?
Is there any new techniques?

2007-01-03 20:17:45 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cell Phones & Plans

I'm a 16 year old male who is extremely shy and self concious. I'm affraid I dont or cant act comfortably or normally in public. How can I be myself without worrying what Im doing or what others are thinking?

Thanks,

2007-01-03 20:17:43 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

I think it was on Muhamud Ali's movie

2007-01-03 20:17:42 · 3 answers · asked by doctorhockey18 3 in Music

Small cars would have some features that makes you proud of them as compared to big cars (read sedan)...what are those features?

2007-01-03 20:17:40 · 10 answers · asked by just_for_you 2 in Other - Car Makes

So minimum wage is suppose to be increasing from 5.15 to 7.25 sometime this year. Some argue that minimum wage is so low that it isn't in line with the cost of living--increasing it would help those that needed to be helped the most. Other agrue that minimum wage is exactly what teenagers and unskilled workers deserve. Increasing minimum wage would only increase unemployment and indirectly increase the price of producing goods, causing prices to rise and creating the same situation we are currently in. Which side of the fence do you ride?

2007-01-03 20:17:40 · 13 answers · asked by xanders_lilbit 1 in Economics

Im just wondering what piece of music is played at the start of Pappa Don't - Its got lots of violins.

And on the advert for film called The Pursuit of Happyness what peiece of music is used. Its got pianos.

Anyone know?

2007-01-03 20:17:37 · 1 answers · asked by Southern Belle 3 in Music

I've played waterpolo and swam, and generally i love water, but is the coast guard a good choice?

Is the coast guard as intense as say the marines?

Is it a good choice for females?

2007-01-03 20:17:35 · 5 answers · asked by Graaace 1 in Military

Im looking for a CHEAP nintendo DS lite. NOT eBay.

New or used as long as it works. NOT eBAY

( if your going to say eBay dont bother posting )

2007-01-03 20:17:33 · 3 answers · asked by The Con 5 in Games & Gear

It is always stated that e, defined as the limit as x goes to infinite of (1 + 1/x)^x, is an irrational constant. Similarly, it is stated that pi is an irrational constant. Probably, there are others too which I am less familiar with. Is the fact that these numbers are irrational assumed, or can it actually be proved that they are irrational?

2007-01-03 20:17:31 · 6 answers · asked by G A 5 in Mathematics

Everytime I try to play a movie on it has no visual ,only sound. It will play the whole movie without picture.I deleted the media player and its doing the same all over again. I just got the computer and it played fine before. Can someone please tell me what to do? I want to watch my Superman and I can hear it but not see and its driving me crazy.

2007-01-03 20:17:28 · 7 answers · asked by real_estate_ny 2 in Other - Computers

televangelists' are the devil

2007-01-03 20:17:26 · 10 answers · asked by Southern-Snowboarder 1 in Religion & Spirituality

my kidneys my kidneys my kidneys

2007-01-03 20:17:25 · 3 answers · asked by cheekykim17 3 in Movies

Trying hard to clear off my debts (credit cards) but it seems that the interests are always snowballing. Is there a way to pay everything all at once?

2007-01-03 20:17:11 · 8 answers · asked by littlefungus2000 1 in Personal Finance

I had some books stored in my garden shed. They are not wet, but just moist. How do I get them dry without any damage?

2007-01-03 20:17:06 · 2 answers · asked by gio 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

in your opinion what is the most diffcult (like you would need a lot of cooking experience) italian dish to make?

2007-01-03 20:16:54 · 4 answers · asked by imdaabomb 1 in Cooking & Recipes