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Q: Hey...I have a 4G iPod nano and I want to know how to fit more songs on it. I saw an iPod which held over 900 songs so I know it's possible. I currently only hold about 700 songs and I would like to know how to get more songs on it through iTunes like minimizing the file or something so if anyone knows please answer my cry for help...ASAP!...Thank you!

Well if you cant fit any more songs, then maybe you should delete the ones you barley listen to. I have an Ipod nano too, and theres probably at least 100 songs I never bother listening to. So maybe look through your library and see which ones you will be able to live without, delete them, and add the songs you'll listen to for sure.

I dont know if you want to do this, it's just a suggestion.

The reason why that person's Ipod held 900 songs was probably because some of the songs were probably short and used up less space.

It's not only about how many songs, but how much space is used, too.

Q: why does everyone SHAVE their legs and get razor burns and cuts, when they could just use nair? why doesn't everyone just use nair instead? is there something bad about nair? i just don't get it.

help..

I used to Nair for a while. It smells horrible, even the "falavored" kind. I used it and my whole family complianed about the smell. But I didn't smell anything bad.

Some peoples legs are sensitive to Nair and it might burn their legs.

And some people are good at shaving and never get cuts, like me =)

Q: for school we have to bring in lyrics to a song we like..and it HAS to be one that we actually like because we are going to be doing stuff with it but it has to be school appropriate..meaning no swearing,no "i wanna screw my hoes with all m money up in herr"

You know how Mase turned into like a good christian guy, he has like two songs that are rap and their definatley appropriate. Like one song called "Breath Stretch Shake" or whatever..Haha. Just look up new songs by Mase =)

And theres always christian rap and some of the songs dont put Jesus/religon into it.

Hopefully I helped.

Q: Is it wrong to like my best friend's boyfriend? i feel like he can do so much better than her and the way she treats him bugs me..i really like him...he's like the perfect guy..its okay to crush on him as long as i dont take action right?

Well crushing on him when there is no chance of being together will just hurt you more in the end. Maybe when they break up you might have a chance? (If shes okay with it). I'm not trying to be negative, but relationships dont last forever. So for now, try to like other guys and look at other options. Maybe later you'll have something together but for now your friend has him. Sorry!

Q: Sometimes when im alone in my room i will talk to myself..like its hard to explain but i talk to myself out loud..except i answer myself too..its like i work myself thru my problems by talking to myself..does anyone else do this? or is there something wrong with me? i feel stupid for doing it and if anyone were to ever hear me i would die but is it okay to do this?

Yeah thats totally fine, your not crazy. It's good to think out loud, it helps you more. Unless your talking to someone else, like an invisible friend named Suzie...it's cool =)

Q: Okay so, I'm 14 and I weigh 105 pounds [[i'm 5'1"]] I've never really had any issues with my weight or self esteem or anything but lately whenever I look in the mirror I feel super fat. So for around the past 4 months i've been cutting out the foods I don't need and i've been counting how many calories I consume daily. Well, it keeps getting lower and now I'm down to 600 a day. I don't know what's wrong with me but I think something might be wrong.. I keep telling myself that I'm going to not look at the calories in everything or that i'm going to eat more but then i'll look in the mirror and it'll all go down the drain and i'll start doing it again. I didn't really think much of all of this [[I just considered it dieting]] but then the other day my boyfriend came up to me and asked if I was sick because I was getting too skinny...[[i've lost 5 pounds in the past 2 days if that gives you any idea]] and ahh I just don't know what to do. So my question is; a.) Am I anorexic? and b.) if so, what should I do about it?

Any help would be great.

Anoerexia is when you completly stop eating or have too little food (Like two grapes, slice of an apple). You have a problem but its not classified as anoerxia. It's a different type of eating disorder. if you really want help, I suggest telling an adult so you could visit a doctor. You cant just start eating a lot right away, that'll hurt you..you have to increase your calorie intake each day by 100 or so just so your body can get used to more food. I really suggest talking to your doctor about this. I hope everything works out, if you need to talk..I'm always here =)

Q: 16/F, Recently, this guy told me how he felt and he said that he loved me since 7th grade. I'm thinking isn't just an obsession or a huge crush? and is it possible to love someone even if you're not with that person and you don't have a relationship with that person?

Well not an obsession, a huge crush that has lasted wya too long. He was probably scared to tell you until now. Which is cool, if you like him..go for it! Yes its possible to love someone without a relationship but its highly unlikly. Most of the time, love comes after you have some type of relationship with them. If you like him, I think you should give it a try. This guy is obviously dying to be more than friends =)

Q: i'm thinking of making a "sister cd" for, well, my sister.

i can think of barely any songs that would fit, any ideas?

Sorry about that, I googled it and this is the only thing that came up. Well, the only thing that came up thats worth looking at anyways.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000002MRA/103-7320774-5960661?v=glance&n=5174

It doesnt have to be song about how shes such a great sister, it could also be her favorite songs. Just try to remember of times when you've both were listening to music and shes like "I love this song!" or you could even ask her but in a way she wont know what your doing. Like listen to music together in the car and be like "OMG I love this song, dont you?" Or wait till she says something about a song you guys are listening to. You could even ask her friends. They could probably help you more then the whole listening to music with her thing. Hopefully I helped!

Q: oh, so i took my retainers out in school and put them in my pocket. at the end when i took them out there was a crack in it. i put it on my teeth and got scared becaue i'd have to pay for them. well when i went to take the retainers off the crack got bigger and i wripped a piece off. i am sooo scared. my mom would KILL me if she found out they were in my pockets. can someone help me thing of a good excuse? like getting hit in the face with a basketball or anything? is that a good one? ah im soo scared because i heard they are sooo expensive to replace..are they?

Invisiline is really expesnive, so replacing them would probably be about the same price! If you dont care about lying to your mom, most teenagers arent, just say that you took them out...put them on your lunch table at school because they were bugging you. And you accidentally broke them because your lunch tray sat on them and you didnt know. or something like that. Make it sound to where you would actually really do that. She'll still be mad though, just say you'll raise money to pay her back. Like babysit peoples kids, or do chores. Hopefully I helped a little. Sorry about your braces.

Q: i REALLY want to shop at a&f and hollister and stores like that. it's not because everyone else does, it's because personally i like there clothes. my parents make me shop at wal mart and it's messing up my social life. i hate wal mart's clothes and shit and my friends ask me why i don't wear the good brands. and it's not like my family can't afford good clothes, because my dad's a multi millionaire. they just don't understand WHY i want to spend so much on clothes. i've made up my mind and don't tell me it doesn't matter what i wear because i'll give you a 1. i need to prove to my parents that shopping at the expensive stores is worth it. and i can't make any money on my own because if i do, my parents say I CANT spend it on a&f and hollister clothes. it's messing up my social life. i wont have friends ever again because i cant wear nice clothes. im done with wal mart so what can i say to my parents so they'll let me shop where i want ?!? i'm old enough to choose where i want to purchase my clothes, especially when my dad was over 1 million dollars.

anything good will get you a 5
i promise

I love Hollister and Abercrombie, my parents have money but they believe shopping there is way too expensive. I can go there a lot though, spend a hundred dollars here and there. But I would never be able to shop there everyday. I thought wearing these clothes would make me more, socially accepted but it didn't. I like the clothes and all, their awesome...but thinking I would get more friends was an added bonus. But nothing happened.

Walmart sucks, let me tell you that. But there are stores that hold the same kinds of clothes. Try Forever 21. Their shirts range anywhere from $10-$20 and their in style. www.forever21.com. Beg your mom to stop making you shop there. There are cute places for cheap, you just have to look around.

Ask if, for your birthday or christmas...or the week before school starts up again. Ask for a hundred dollars so you can shop at Hollister or $200 if you want to shop at both stores. You have to shop smart when going to those stores. Sure you can pick like 3 shirts and theres your $100 but if you RAID the clearence section for cute stuff...you can buy more. Clearence sections dont sound fun, but there has to be at least one thing thats cute. First go to clearence and if you have left over money..buy a cute shirt thats a little more expensive.

I hope I helped!

Q: ohkay, everyone is telling me that the world is going to end in 4 days (6-6-06) (the devil's number.) I AM REALLY SCARED OVER THIS. I CAN BARLEY SLEEP. im like pettrified. is what they're telling me true or is a myth? and do you believe it? and should i be scared?

thanks guys.

No this is not true! The only time people believe (to christians) the world will end when Jesus comes back. People make stuff out of nothing. It's not 6/6/6 its 6/6/06...the zero is in the way. And even it wasint, nothing will happen. Dont be scared, just laugh at the people that tell you stuff. Their LOSERS that have no life.

Q: hi everyone:)

k so i'm 14/f and i'm really fair skinned and for some reason i can't find out how to get a natural tan (without using a bed or spray or self tanner) i mean real tan from being outside. How low long dose it usually take to get one? and is there anything i could put on to get a tan while i'm outside?

Thanks,
Becca

It usually takes hours and hours before you see a small difference.And you'll have to swim everyday to see a difference within the week. But dont pay attention and just have fun swimming! Also make sure you use a tanning lotion with a SPF of like 15 or something. You can get it anywhere, like Target. Just so as your tanning, you dont get a sunburn too.

Q: i know this isn't an advice question, but i was just wondering who was out of school already. it seems like rhode island is the only place going until the end of june. also, when did you get out.

I get out on Thursday, so June 8th. It depends on school all overthe country though. Some people may have started early, therefore they get out early. or the other way around.

Q: okay.
im 13.
i just got my frist period this morning.
i dont wanna tell my mom! should i keep it low for a while? or no..?
i took some of my sis's pads.

Why dont you tell your mom, it's not embarassing or anything. You should just tell her...it's not like shes going to get mad. She'll actually give you some tips or just talk to you about "becoming a woman". No big deal. =)

Q: I would like to refer a friend to advicenators, preferebly by sending the page to her. Is there possibly any way I can go about it?

http://www.advicenators.com/logos.php

=)

Q: what color shoes go best with a yellow dress?? thxx.

white shoes. and wear a white pearl neckalace with the dress so it matches more with the shoes.

Q: Theoretical yield: 1.99g (1 mole/138.12g) x (180.16g/mL)=2.59 g (smaller)
4.644g x (1 mole/102.08g) x (180.16g/1 mole)=8.196g
% Yield: 2.66g/2.50g x 100= 102.7%

Purity: Very pure. Intense violet.

Mass of salicylic acid used: 2.25g
Volume of acetic anhydride used: 4.8mL
Mass of acetic anhydride used: 5.184g
Density: 1.08g/mL
Mass of aspirin obtained: 2.87g

Discussion: After the experiment was completed it seems that the closer the actual yield was close to the theoretical yield. Seeing as how the percentage yield in this case was so high there was very little room for air. But it is possible for things to still go wrong in the experiment. The results of the experiment could have many different sources of error. Possible errors include that the glassware was not sanitary, mass salicylic acid not measured correctly, or the the volume of the acetic anhydride wasn’t measured correctly.

You should ask MFS this question, he's a chemist!

Q: today i let the dog out to chain it up and it ran out of my yard and down the street and i tried to catch it but before i could it ran out in the street and it got hit, and hes hurt and i don't think hes going to make it. And i feel like its all my fault! i don't know what to do i feel so bad. and now i feel bad that i didn't go to the vet with my mom and my brother, but i just couldn't go cause i feel so bad. what do i do?

You had to let the dog out, what were you supposed to do? The dog chose to run out into the street..so it's not your fault! The dog didn't know any better. I know you probably feel bad, I love dogs and their awesome...but what happened happened...hopefully he makes it and if he doesn't, dont blame it on yourself because he was the one who ran into the street. Just hope for the best! Hopefully this helps you a little, but I know the pain of almost losing a dog. I'ts hard.

Q: im gonna be 14 this summer and wondered if there are any places that hie at 14.

examples: handels, DQ, dunkin donuts.

not a pape route.

please. i'll rate a 5 to anyone that tries

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Hopefully you can find some answers, good luck on the job hunt!

Q: I asked a question maybe 4 months ago. I got lots of answers. I just recently rated the answers, though. Do the ratings that I gave them count toward their average rating, or are they passed the one month time limit?