From the monthly archives: September 2009
What should you do if someone you once were friends with now ignores you when you walk by? [3561C]
I’d probably move on and, even better, let the person see you having tons of fun with other people. Honestly, don’t give this former friend the satisfaction of knowing you’re thinking about it even. Obsessing can [...]
How do I tell a friend to stop bugging a girl who isn’t interested? He thinks it’s romantic to “be patient” but she hates it. It’s been over a year! [3563C]
Incredible that he could be that obtuse after an entire year. Hearing it from a friend (you) might not be sufficient to crack this [...]
Google him!
By Library Answer Person On September 29, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Just silly, Lobby Book, Relationships
What happened to Michael Kennedy (grad student)??? He was awesome. [3563B]
Google him, then you’ll know if he’s still awesome!
How old are you? Who are you? [3561B]
I am the ageless sum of my answers.
When will I lose my virginity? [3560C]
Hopefully, when you’re ready and find a willing partner.
what are the limits of obscurity for questions for reference librarians? i don’t want to ask anything obscure just for the sake of obscurity, i just don’t want to break social conventions.
Our reference librarians are incomparable and will answer any question, no matter how obscure (although you probably shouldn’t ask obscure questions for the [...]
Hi Answer Person:
I notice that you answered another question about the crests found on Duke west campus buildings. That addresses only half of my curiosity. What can you tell me about the curious little creatures and people standing on rooftops and partially embedded beside doorways . . . Is there some significance to [...]
Years ago when I had one employee status at Duke, I came in on a weekend and couldn’t get into the building I worked in. Went to the DukeCard office – sorry buddy, can’t help you. I had to get a specific request from my department to get me access to the building I worked [...]
Are copies of the excellent 1993 compilation of your work still available for purchase?
Alas, no. But you can gorge yourself on AP Q&A since 1982 at the Answer Person page. Just look in the menu on the right side of the page under Pages / Perkins Library Edition / 1982-1993.
Article 1 section 8 of the constitution says that “…all Duties, Imposts, and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States.” Can you tell me the Supreme Court case where they tried to interpret the meaning of Uniform as used here?
I’m not a lawyer, but the double espresso I just drank has given me [...]
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