Entries Tagged as 'You've Got Questions We've Got Answers'

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

On The Perils Of Confirming Engineering Principles Through Google

“will a model bridge stand up to anything” (1/22/08)
Anything except my big-ass boot. Nerd!

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

What Is It You Don’t Understand About “Island”?

“how can you get to connecticut from staten island by train?” (1/22/08)
How do we put this? Unless you expand your definition of “train” to include “ferry” or “bus,” you can’t.
That said, if you board the ferry at St. George, close your eyes, click your heels and hum “choo-choo” under your breath, you can disembark — [...]

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

You Mean The Legitimate One Or The One That Landed You In The Clink In The First Place?

“how can i restart my career after a felony” (1/21/08)
Trust me, it’s not easy. But if you run into trouble, you can always try Philadelphia . . .

Sunday, January 20th, 2008

Just The Normal Sort Of Thing You’d Google On A Lazy Saturday

“abut how many people died in the newark nj in the 1967 riots” (1/19/08)
“Abut” 23.

Thursday, January 17th, 2008

Safe For Whom? You? Or The Patron Who You Just Spilled A Tray Full Of Food On?

“is it safe to waiter with a broken thumb” (1/16/08)
The Waiter answers: “Depends how you broke it. If you work for a mafia front and some guy named Sal roughed you up because your deposit was light, then, no, it’s not safe to waiter with a broken thumb…”

Thursday, January 17th, 2008

I’ll Step In Here, My Friend

“anybody can tell me about knightsbridge nursery in dubai” (1/16/08)
It’s the Ivy League for the Junior set, of course.

Thursday, January 17th, 2008

It Gets The Red Out, But Not Other Stuff

“does visine really give you diarrhea” (1/16/08)
Easy. No.

Thursday, January 17th, 2008

And Just To Be Clear, Pretending You Didn’t Know Any Better Because You’re European Is Not An Excuse

“how do i calculate tips in american restaurants” (1/16/08)
Speaking on behalf of servers at American restaurants, thank you for taking the time to ask.
Tips can range anywhere from 15% of the total before taxes — which is chintzy but at least won’t get the restaurant’s manager following you outside inquiring about your dining experience — [...]

Thursday, January 17th, 2008

Bird Road Boys Will Be Boys (Featured On ABC.com)

“where can i see the video of the bird road boys tauting to kill cops that came out in you tube webpage” (1/16/08)
Try here.

Thursday, January 17th, 2008

You Say “Steal,” He Says “Borrow From”

“can a restaurant steal my restaurant menu” (1/16/08)
It’s an interesting question. See this recent article and also the debate here.