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Hi, I'm Brittney, I'm a junior in college. don't ever feel hesitant to ask me a question, I will never judge you. Be completely honest and I will give you the best answer I can give, 100% of the time. A fun fact about me- I'm a triplet!

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does the prank where you put a sleeping person's hand in a bowl of warm water to make them pee really work? won't the water get cold fast?

it definately works, and the water doesnt get cold fast, it stays warm long enough for the person to fall asleep. i dont know if it works for everyone, but when i was at a sleepover one of my friends tried it and it worked.

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how do you put a finger through a flame and not get burned?

i found some sites that can help you:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070407052517AAHFKUm


http://www.cds.caltech.edu/~murray/amwiki/index.php?title=Exercise:_Moving_your_finger_through_a_flame_without_getting_burned



http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/content/questions/question/2126/



http://www.lighthousing.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=8256

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what other stupid games are there besides bloody knuckles do people do?

i have heard of games like:
*slap war- where two people take turns slapping each other with their dominant hand in the same place until one of the competiters drops out.
*there is a game (one i saw on wild boys) where you have two people sit across from each other (boys) and you take an object and try to through it at their...ahem...anyway you win when the other person gives up.
*theres a game where one person (person A) puts their hand down on a flat surface like a table, and spreads their fingers appart as much as they can. a different person (person B) takes a sharp object (such as an object ranging from a sharpened pencil, to a knife) and tries to poke the flat surface in between each finger, going faster and faster each time. the object is clearly not to hit person A's fingers. that would be painful.
*another game is to have someone stand on a tall object or building, and to take a brick, and have another person standing under the tall person try to dodge the bricks once released.

I dont suggest you play any of the games i have listed above, they can be extremely dangerous, please do not try them.
xosodapopx3
simply replace the object being chucked in number one with a sponge, in number two, use a pencil eraser, in number three, use water. these make the games fun and safe to play.

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i used my mom's credit card to participate in some bargain offers on chooseyourcolor.com, i only needed three more offers to partake in receiving a free laptop(once signed in as a member). i assumed this was a trusted site because it's different than the usual fraud websites. now i'm not so sure because when i was about to make another transaction, the bank rejected the credit card. i'm scared now because now i'm wondering what if more than i agreed to was taken out of my mom's account. she'd kill me and i don't want to disappoint her to that extent. it's bad enough that i borrowed her credit card without permission. i just really wanted that macbook and it seemed so easy to get that i couldn't resist. hindsight is always 20 20 exspecially when there are consequences. i don't know what to do, what to tell my mom. i walked in on her talking on the phone with the credit card in hand. i left the room but it sounded like everything was fine. of course i have no idea what the conversation was about, so that doesn't ease my anxiety. i need some answers.

im not going to give you a talk about how you should always ask your mom for permission to borrow credit cards, it seems as though you have learned your lesson (or so i hope.) anyway, you need to go to the main website link you gave all your information to, and start reading. look for a telephone number that you can call for some help and information, almost all websites have them. if you post the website link on advicenators, or post to my column, xosodapopx3, then i can help you look for numbers. also look for emails they can give you, and other methods of contacting the company.
It would be easier to just tell your mom now what you did, just in case it is a fraud, it would be much easier now to to have her insight on what is going on, and could better handle the situation.
also, make sure you read any user agreements they give you to check off on, or any terms of service. if the print is small, its mostlikely very important.
call your credit card company to verify your transactions.
it will be okay, if you need any more help, you can ask me, xosodapopx3 . good luck!!!


edit:

i just read over the website, and like the person with the above response, it is a complete scam. everything they said is true about the website, i have verified that. im sorry for what they have done to you, but you might not be in all that much trouble yet. try to find out information from the credit card companies first, then take it from there

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what are these called and where can i buy them? i dont see them sold anywhere

http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/MAU0/FQJ6J4ZT/F82MAU0FQJ6J4ZT.MEDIUM.jpg

i have those. they are pops (thats what i call them.) it depends on where you live whether or not you can find them, if you live in NJ you cant buy them because they are considered a type of firework which is illegal to sell (even though they are nothing close to being fire works.) i get mine from pensylvania, or cape may when i visit. they are everywhere down there. they arent sold in specific stores, just mostly little shops, and convenient stores found locally in the area. they only cost about 2 dollars or less a pack. and they are soooo much fun to play with!

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okay so my best friend [ he's a guy ] is leaving in a week to go to an early summer program for college then starting college.. i want to get him something either just for him or for his dorm.. he already has picture frames and stuff and i dont want it to be cheesy... help?

here are some ideas:
a blanket
ipod/accessories
food for his dorm
a scooter (if its a big campus)
cloths
shoes-flip flops come in handy for gross showers
some magnets of where he is going (ex, rutgers)
school materials such as paper and pens
itunes gift cards
a watch to be on time to classes
some signed or not signed posters
a wallet
key chains
hats
toiletries, like shower soap and shampoo
books
umbrellas
rain boots
ipod docks
webcams
shoulder bags
portable electronics charger
mini safe to put valuables in
calendar
alarm clock
a planner, (like an agenda)
pillows
plants (some people like them...)

i hope this list helps you!
xosodapopx3

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Im a fifteen year old girl who just got caught from being on the run with my best freind. While I was on the run I met this guy. He's amazing, and so sweet, I feel like I need him! But He lives by where I used to live (with my dad) and now Im with my mom like an hour away. I have no way to talk to him! The day I got caught by the cops I was supposed to go back to his house later that night but I couldnt and I havent talked to him since I got caught! I want to see/talk to him so bad! I miss him and cant get him out of my mind. I think I found my first love! It hurts so bad, please dont give me advice to forget about him cause I CANT do it! What should I do. Im seriously thinking about going on the run again just so I can see him.

You should really talk to your mom about it, Im sure she would understand. Try not to tell her you think you love him, because that might scare her haha. Just tell her everything you told advicenators in your message. Remember to stay calm, and have a civil conversation with her, if shes going to take the time to listen to you, let her talk and listen to her. There is no need to runaway, you will just get in more trouble and then never get to see him. Maybe even taking some time to visit your dad would be a good idea. Also, you should get his phone number or email next time you see him, this way you can stay in contact.
Just be careful, im not saying the kid is bad, and im not sure how long you have known him, but he could be someone different than as you see him right now.
Communicaation is the best way to help your situation, talk to your mom, talk to your dad and listen to them, see what they have to say. Im sure everything will work out for you! Let me know how it goes! If you have any other questions, or need more advice, you can always ask me on my advice column: xosodapopx3

ps.
parents will trust you until you do something for them not to trust you anymore, running away was a bad decision, I think you realize that, but running away again is even worse, and will show your parents you really cannot be trusted. work with them, not against them.

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okay..so all summer i've been tanning outside..i usually take my strings off my top peice..cause i dont really want tan lines there..

but i've kinda been thinking about going tanning in a booth..but i really dont wanna pay for that..and since i'm not driving yet..i dont have anyway to get there except my mom..and idk if she would take me. but it's free just tanning outside...

so which would be better?

Well, like you said, tanning outside is free :-) also, i think it is more fun, especially if you tan with your friends. Although you can easily get skin cancer outside, you have a much greater risk while you are in the tanning bed.
if you tan fine outside, i would just continue with that, its not worth paying for it. It would probably be easier to just buy tanning oil too from a store to help you out. Good Luck! if you have any other questions, you can always ask me :-)


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15/f
I'm in Florida for vacation, visiting my dad and step mom. The other day, we went out to the beach. Of course, Florida is very hot so I should have covered my entire body in sunblock. However, I only patted a little on my cheeks and nose :/ Yeah, a VERY stupid move on my part. Now, the sunblock I DID put on was spf 80 and worked extremely well. However, my ears, neck, and splotches of my face where sunblock was not applied are beet red. It hurts SO bad, worse then any sunburn I've ever endured :( and today, I noticed blisters on the tops of my ears! It looks so gross and hurts so much... I hate aloe vera but finally put some on my neck yesterday...so far it has done nothing, but I don't expect it to work in one day... My question is, is there anything at all that will either get rid of the sunburn soon or at least get rid of the blisters? I have to continuously wear my hair up because the blisters 'leak' (EW) onto my hair and it's disgusting... which, in turn, allows more sun to hit my neck...please help :( I'm currently just trying to stay out of the sun... which is pretty hard in the Sunshine State :/ thanks! I'll rate good answers!

I am no expert on sunburn..but i would most definately want all the help i could possibly get if i was in as much pain as you. So I found you some very helpful websites, that give step by step help, and also reccomend various medications that can help you. Feel better!!!

http://www.ehow.com/how_4461099_treat-sunburn-blisters.html


oh, and I found that if you cut a tomato in half, and lightly place little thin slices over sunburn, it stops the burn. (do this to the less damaged parts of your skin) if the peels hurt too mcuh, then squeeze out the juices onto your skin, i did this on my thighs, its okay if the seeds come out.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_heal_blistering_sunburn


http://www.revolutionhealth.com/conditions/skin/skin-care/sun-exposure/sunburn-and-skin-blisters

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this guy, A, and my mother recently reconnected from high school together. (theyre in their 40s now.)
hes always here, hes become close with our entire family to sleep over here on our couch, but almost every day when i come home from school, his truck is in our driveway. him and my mother used to date when they were in high school. she said he was her first love. she only does things she normally doesnt do when he's around, like, go to the beach, order in pizza, or ride his fcking motorcycle. hes a nice guy, im not denying it, but its just that this connection bothers me because my dad is supposed to be the only guy in my moms life (.. in my point of view.) hes not the jealous type, and he knows theyre friends, but it just bothers me. i dont want to end up with the parents with the cheating mother and the depressed father. i love my dad and i dont want him to be third wheel all the time wiht my mother and A.
what do you think of this..? am i overreacting, are they just friends, ?

It is understandable how you feel. If this happened to me, I would mostlikely feel the same exact way. Its natural to have that instinct in yourself to not want your mother to be around another person all the time, especially a guy. I think that you and your mother should take some time to go somewhere together, privately; this way you can talk to her, and tell her how you feel. Be sure to talk to her open mindedly, put yourself in her shoes, even though she might be spending too much time around A, it is good, and healthy for her to have friends, including A as one of them.
Also, when there is a situation like this where another non family person "intrudes" a little bit, it is important to regardless of the new comer, spend quality time alone. Maybe it would be a good idea for you, your mother, and your father to also spend some nice quality time together.
Friends are good to have, but remember that your family will always come first, especially in your case, because it seems like you have a really tight relationship with both of your parents.
Good Luck, let me know how the talk goes! If you have any other questions, or just want to talk, you can message me on my advice column:
xosodapopx3
i really want to help you.

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What does that quote mean?

well if you think about it, when you add water to ink, it only creates more ink. So the quote can be talking about two types of people for instance, not mixing together very well.

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i heard that hillary chipped her tooth
so she fixed her teeth but it was too big
than she shrunk it i think
so what did she do?
i heard it wasnt surgery but it was something else
did she have surgery?
if she didnt what was it called that she did?

This was actually just on E hollywood news the other day! Hilary duff got lumineers, I have them too. Lumineers are a type of "shell" that is thin and goes over your teeth. If your teeth are yellow, or chipped, or "mis shapen" or if you want them bigger, you can get them. They are permanent until you want them taken off. you eat sleep drink and do everything with them, and you dont feel them, they are exactaly like new teeth. I got mine when I was little because I had calcium spots on my teeth. Dentists can make the lumineers any shade you want. They can be pricey though, and knowing hilary, they were probably not cheap.
Ask your dentist for more information if you are considering getting them.
As for surgery, no you do not get surgery when you get them. Its a bond they put on your teeth, I was awake the whole time, and it barely hurt. They just have to dry the surface of your teeth, and mine are sensitive so that hurt a little.
Most dentists recommend you wait until you are 18 to get lumineers, because that is when your teeth stop growing.
Hope this helped!

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I am a 24 year Male from India. I am a Gay and I always wanted to live a bachelor life in peace. I graduated 1 year back and I had a problem with my family regarding my post graduation and future career. And I fractured my right elbow 6 months back in a motorbike accident because my brother forced me to learn to drive motorbike. I told him I was scared to drive. I had to undergo surgery to fix my elbow with pins and screws. It still hurts. Nobody else know that I am gay. I dont honestly want a gay marriage either.
Doctor told me I cannot lift heavy weights again. It feels terrible to think that I have to live alone with a compromised right arm all my life and I spent 3 hours finding out ways to commit suicide in google. The thought of the moment of accident is just painful. I need someone to encourage me and advice me. Please help!!!!!

I cant honestly tell you I understand what you are going through, because I dont. But I can help you. Last wednesday my friend (male) went through open heart surgery for 8 hours. 4 of the 8 hours, his heart was stopped, it was a 50% chance of them getting his heart to start pumping again. Even though he survived the surgery, he cannot go on a rollercoaster, lift weights, run, or participate in any physical activities whatsoever for the rest of his life.
Im extremely sad for you that your elbow is hurt, its obviously not fun at all. But you can take on other things too, because at least you have other options. How about soccer? that focuses mostly on legwork, so you dont need uper body strength. You sound like a very smart person, and even if you dont know it, your family really cares about you.
Sometimes we dont realize what we have in front of us, until we loose it.
What I am trying to say is that Im sure your brother didnt intentionally make you go on a motor cycle to hurt you. And your family really does care about you, as well as your friends.
Suicide is simply not the answer. You are much better than that.
Sometimes we all just need to forgive and forget, and hey, maybe you can just lift smaller weights, for now.
As for being gay, I think thats great. Its who you are, and thats okay. You are no different than anyone else, just that you like the same sex as you. I just want you to know that there is nothing wrong with that. If anyone doesnt accept it, than they will just have to live with it. Your never going to change, so they mine as well live with it, get over it, and still see you for who YOU truely are, not who you like.
If you need anymore help, you can always talk to me.
Never get down on yourself, and live life the way YOU want to live it. :-)

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Today I woke up feeling feverish and ill, so I called work to tell them I wouldn't be coming in. I went to the doctor's in the afternoon and when I got home my Dad told me that work had called saying that I'd be on Facebook saying that I was 'out enjoying the sun with my boyfriend'. I called my boss who said that a member of staff had told him that. I told him that it was a complete lie as I had not been on Facebook all day and had been at the doctors. He said we would discuss it when I next came in on Friday.

Now I am really quite worried that I am in trouble about this. I can swear now that there was nothing of the sort on my Facebook and that the only time I have left the house today was to go to the doctor's. Furthermore, my boyfriend is away today so there is no way I could have been out with him.

What should I say to my boss on Friday? I'm now worried that someone from work has got it in for me and don't know what to do.

Facebook and myspace etc has been increasing getting people in trouble anywhere. If there is anyone at work that you dont trust I would definetly block them, and monitor what people can see. If you have not, set your profiles on private.
Dont be worried about what your boss is going to say to you, he/she can honestly be sued for false accusations. Not to mention they dont know what really happened. Unless anyone has actual proof of what went on, nothing can happen.
If you did actually go to the doctors (which you claim you have) I recommend you call your doctor up and ask for a referal note, or some evidence that you were in fact there. Even getting a note from your parent (just in case) would be a really good idea.
Just remember not to take an attitude with your boss while speaking to them, at this point, it sounds like they would like to fire you for any little reason they can.
Good luck!!! Tell me how this works out for you! :-) If you need anything else, you can ask at my column, xosodapopx3

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I want to make a blackberry pie and I want to put a crumble on top instead of doing a lace top. But i'm not sure if it will make it too sweet or even taste good. Anyone ever tried to do this or ate it before, and if so did it turn out well?

I did a crumble top last year except I made a blueberry pie. It still tastes great, it just has a little different texture and is a little messier. Also, the crumble tends to flake off a little more, as opposed to the lace top which cuts nicer. In my opinion lace looks prettier too :-)
Extra tip: If you want to make your lace sweeter and have a more elegant touch, just take some sugar, mix it with a little bit of food coloring (i use blue because I made blueberry) and let dry. Then sprinkle it lightly on the top of the lace (before its cooked)

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I've been looking all over the internet for the poem "Love is" by Nikki Giovanni.

Can anyone help me?

Here you go:

http://www.afropoets.net/nikkigiovanni6.html


:-)

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where can i buy caution tape?

Party City
Sometimes Shop Rite
WalMart
Spencer's
AMP
Various stores located at malls
Cosco
CVS

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My son has had an issue of spitting at people and has gotten into trouble twice in the past three days. They have taken away recess and at home his dad and i have tried punishing him but it has continued. What should we do?

You need to sit down with him and have a serious talk with him about how disrespectful and rude it is to do that. Properly punish him though. And when he sits down to have that serious talk, ask him why he spits at people, why he chooses spitting. Try to find an alternative to this. For example: if its because of anger, influence talking to the teacher, or buy him a little stress ball.
Good luck, let me know how this works out for you, and if it continues, tell me and I will try to give you some more advice :-)

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I am a vegan. I have been one my WHOLE life. I dont eat meat, fish, peanut butter, a rare amount grains... just purely fruits and vegetables for the most part. I have a reaction when i have too much protein, so I take this "anti-protein shake" to give me the vitamins that i need. I am getting bored with what im eating... and i NEVER get full, so i eat excessively. Is there anything that you have had or can recommend that is not made of meat or dairy, but that is a good tasting dish? Im just getting bored and have resorted to junk foods- which is a BIG no-no. I want to eat GOOD foods, but I also dont want to feel hungry all the time like just eating fruits and vegetables does for me.
Any help would be great.
Age 18
Madison

Well I am no vegan, but I definetly want to help you! So I found some websites with vegan recipes and food that you might want to try. I think I am going to make some of the recipes too, they actually look appatizing! :-)

http://www.chooseveg.com/vegan-recipes.asp

http://vegweb.com/

http://www.fatfreevegan.com/

http://www.veganchef.com/

http://www.veganmeat.com/recipie.html

good luck!

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14/f

I'm a freshman and I didn't do too good in middle school. Well I pulled it all together at the end and promoted to high school. I'm so scared that I'm gonna fail. Everything is easier said than done. But seriously, I've been so stressed out because of math. Mainly math and biology. If you look at me, people think I'm an A+ student. My grades aren't THAT bad but still. I had A's in PE and health. And English and French I had B's. But math and biology I have D's. I'm barely pulling this off and if I don't get this together I'm so afraid. For one thing, I'm afraid of my future. That's what scares me. I don't think I'll be able to amount to anything. I have low self esteem but I don't really feel like getting into that. I would talk to my teachers and everything but its just so confusing. I'm in the basic math, algebra, and second semester is always harder. I have these headaches and I'm pretty sure its coming from stress at school. I think I'm overreacting but everybody in school talks about their future, what they want to be, college, ect. I have no idea whatsoever. I don't know if I can make it to college. That's what I'm scared of, if I don't go to a college that my life wouldn't be as good as it could be. I know I'm in 9th grade but I don't want to go to summer school. I would try tutors but I never have the time. I have issues at home and really wouldn't make it after school. My biology teacher is so confusing, even if it was one on one I couldn't get it. Please help, thanks. I'm stressing too much over this.

Trust me i know exactaly how you feel! I was in your situation too. But you need to take a deep breath, and do whatever you can do to get extra points on you grade. For example, maybe you could do some extra credit? My first advice to you, is to control what you can control. What I mean by that is to focus on things that you can have power over. When you get homework or Projects, its VERY important that you do alot of work on them, this way if you dont do as great on a test or quiz as you hoped, you will be able to back it up. Participate in class and ask lots of questions, I know you may think some questions are stupid, but the truth is, alot of times students in your class have the same questions, you are just the only one asking it. Teachers are there for you to ask questions, so dont hessitate.
Plan your schedule wisely. Yes you need to work hard, but everyone deserves a little break sometimes. Make sure to get in time with your friends and or family over the weekend, and dont feel bad if you watch a little tv. In fact, I honestly have a bio quiz tomorrow, and I really and truely dont understand what I am doing, but Im going to be calm, and do the best that I can. If you are still struggling, I suggest you ask your teacher for some extra help. You can also get an out of school tutor to help you.
You are only a freshman, dont worry about it right now, everyone told me that my freshman year was going to be the easiest and best, but its the complete opposite. My freshman year was terrible, I got two C's on my semester 1 grades, and two C's on my semester 2 grades. Sophomore year was much more stress free and I didnt get any C's. My GPA Semester 1 of Sophomore year was a 3.296 which is good.
Take a trip to your guidance counselor for some "guidance." They will be more than welcome to help you, and suggest things to help you make your life easier.
A tip for in class while you are learning I would say is definetly to repeat in your mind what your teacher says to see if you really understand it. For example, if your teacher says: Water is polar. Oil is polar too. Oil would desolve in water because "polar dessolves polar." repeat that to yourself, maybe asking in a question: "Why does oil dessolve in water? Because they are both polar, and polar dessolves polar." If you didnt understand what you repeated to yourself simply raise your hand and ask the teacher. I also find that my friends can explain to me what the teacher teaches better than the teacher does haha. If this is the case with you, dont hesitate to ask a peer for a little help, everyone needs assistance sometime! :-)
Good luck, and remember to just relax. If I can help you with anything else, let me know! you can always inbox me on my advice column, xosodapopx3

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