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Are the elves in Lord of the Rings the same ones that Santa Claus uses as forced labor in his workshop?
Why don't they just rebel and depose Santa Claus?
10 AnswersMovies1 decade agoHDMI from cable box to Sony Bravia?
I can get a picture when I connect the cable to the TV, but no audio. I have tried to make sure the TV is set on HDMI, but still no sound. I have tried two different HDMI ports on the TV. Is there a setting on the TV that I am missing?
1 AnswerTVs1 decade agoWash times for an average load in a High Efficiency washer?
Does anyone know how long the wash cycles take in a front loading high efficiency washer? Specifically, the Samsung VRT model (WF448). I'm thinking about buying one, but have heard the wash times are much longer.
2 AnswersCleaning & Laundry1 decade agoDo you think Serena Williams is a steroid or HGH freak?
Look at her physique and couple that with her antics and wild mood swings and doesn't it seem likely? When was the last time she was tested?
10 AnswersTennis1 decade agoAny good grilling recipes for side dishes?
I need some fresh ideas. My regular sides when grilling are asparagus, zuchini, eggplant, potatoes and sweet potatoes.
3 AnswersCooking & Recipes1 decade agoTipping for drinks- how much?
Do you tip a set amount if you go out and have a few beers (like 15% or 20%) or a set amount? If I have one beer and all the bartender did was open the top and hand it to me, should I tip say 15% of $2.75 or $0.41 or just gie them a dollar?
5 AnswersEtiquette1 decade agoHow do I bill my in-laws for 4th of July BBQ?
My wife has once again invited her free-loading family over to my house for swimming and a BBQ on the fourth. They never reciprocate or appreciate our hospitality. This year, I am thinking about charging them per plate for the food. Should I bill them at the end of the meal? I don't think I'd be able to collect, but it would send the message. What do you think?
15 AnswersEtiquette1 decade agoOil painting on canvas clean-up?
I have a 1969 original oil painting on canvas. Unfortunately, it was in a smokers house for all that time. How can I clean up the smell and the crud on it? Somebody told me to use Windex, but I have no clue.
thanks.
1 AnswerPainting1 decade agoWhy do people say Sarah Jessica Parker is attractive?
I can't get past the fact that her face looks like a horse. What do you think?
5 AnswersCelebrities1 decade agoWhat causes joint aches when one has the flu?
2 AnswersOther - Diseases1 decade agoCrackerjacks are supposed to have peanuts in them?
Went to the game the other night and bought crackerjacks. First time in probably 25 years or so. I was surprised to see they still have the prize and that I could only find one peanut in the whole bag.
7 AnswersBaseball1 decade agoCan you recommend a book that teaches what one learns in culinary school?
I am an excellent cook when following recipes. I can make anything I a have tried with ease. What I would like to develop now is the skill to cook without the recipes. To be able to create tasty dishes without sticking to a recipe. Any suggestions are welcome.
4 AnswersCooking & Recipes1 decade agoNeed help with a transformer for an LGB G scale layout?
I need more power on my layout that I set-up around Xmas time. Track furter away from the transformer seem to slow down and lose power. How do I go about fixing this? do I need one big transformer or is there a way I can put two transformers on the same track? My current transformer is the one that came with the LG&B starter set.
Thanks.
3 AnswersHobbies & Crafts1 decade agoNikon D40x monitor does not display picture?
Anybody know why you can't use the monitor to take a picture with an SLR like the Nikon D40x? If there is a way, please share how. Thanks.
2 AnswersCameras1 decade agoIs it ok to bill my in-laws for the Thanksgiving dinner?
Of course, I do not expect a tip, but I am quite tired of their free-loading. I'm thinking the right time would be after dinner, but before the pumpkin pie.
6 AnswersEtiquette1 decade agoStar Wars movie question?
What is the minimum age to show a child the original Star Wars movie so they appreciate the greatness of it? I'm thinking 5.
5 AnswersMovies1 decade agoWhich Chinese fast food is best? Pickup Stix, Manchu Wok or Panda Express?
10 AnswersFast Food1 decade agoOffice fart etiquette?
When I am in my office alone and I rip a smelly fart, what is the proper way to handle the situation when somebody walks in and it is still smelly?
28 AnswersEtiquette1 decade agowhere can you buy horse meat in the US?
What would a good cut to BBQ be?
4 AnswersOther - Food & Drink1 decade agoTutle Soup- is it ok to substitute tortoise meat for turtle meat?
I am all out of turtle, but I can get fresh tortoise meat.
6 AnswersOther - Food & Drink1 decade ago