When I am driving I often see people on the side of the road, using some sort of laser-like device. What are they doing? I think they are called surveyors, but that could be totally wrong. AP, I am scared, are they setting up speed traps (or worse)?

ANSWER PERSON RESPONDS: It’s probably worse than [...]

Is living with your significant other before marriage a good idea?

ANSWER PERSON RESPONDS: AP prefers to be libertarian about these things and not be a moral arbiter or second guess what living arrangements work best for people. It’s up to the two of you. If you want to test the waters before (or in [...]

What is an “Army Regulation”? I am writing a paper using “Army Regulation 190-8″, and I was wondering if this was equivalent to Federal Law or if it was more like a recommendation?

ANSWER PERSON RESPONDS: Administrative regulations of federal executive branch agencies (of which the Army is one) are legally binding rules, not just [...]

Hey AP,

Are there any other university libraries that have people like you? Do you know if you have any internet competitors out there, and if any of them are any good?

You’re the best, I’m sure!

ANSWER PERSON RESPONDS: Thanks for the compliments! Sure, there are many Answer Persons at university libraries. We hold [...]

What is the proper way to cite a court petition (or other court documents) in an MLA format bibliograpy?

ANSWER PERSON RESPONDS: Well, it’s probably too late for your paper now. I hope an important legal case wasn’t hanging in the balance. For such a reference question in the future, you might want to contact [...]

Is there a web site that lists the most popular web sites? Or if I wanted to know how many hits a specific web site gets, can I find out for free somehow?

Cheers!

PS
What is your favorite website, AP?

ANSWER PERSON RESPONDS: There’s a listing of the top English language sites at [...]

I have a friend who likes UNC basketball. How do I gently convince her of her fault and encourage her to become a Duke fan?

ANSWER PERSON RESPONDS: That’s like trying to convert someone to a different religion. It’s very difficult. (It doesn’t help your project that our mascot is a Devil!) If you’re good [...]

What is the coolest thing to do in New York City?

And what is your favourite New York moment?

ANSWER PERSON RESPONDS: Avoid the tourist stuff, like Broadway or hip clubs. The best times can be had by soaking up the ambiance, say, in ethnic neighborhoods in outlying boroughs. Try taking the Staten Island Ferry. [...]