The_MoUsY_spell_checker's Advice Column

ok, lately im seeing soo many people with their extended networks customized to say whatever they want. is there some way to do this without a code? because HTML-illiterate people i know do it, so maybe im missing something? can you do it just through the myspace profile editor??

If you are referring to the place on a profile where it used to say "(Name) is in your extended network", it has now been changed to field where you can enter your status. When you login, you should be at a page where there's a box that says either "Friend Status" (if you're using the new homepage) or "Status and Mood" (if you're using the classic homepage). Click the "Update" link in that box and type what you want.
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16/f
i just had a poptart today. and after eating it, i was on the verge of tears..i was SO worried about how fat I would get. i started FREAKING out and crying over the 400 calories...i dunno why. i'm really lost when i'm around food. i tell myself, NO don't eat that, it'll make you fat. but sometimes i still do eat it, and i drive myself nuts over it. sometimes, i could starve for an entire day. and sometimes, i eat something, feel guilty about it, and after chewing it, i spit it out. food just drives me insane. i can't eat anything without worrying. i don't even EAT AFTER SIX. Why am I so worried? I move and I exercise but...I can't stop worrying about gaining weight.
I'm 5'6 and 140 pounds. normal/average-sized.
should I stop worrying? =(

Yes, you should definitely stop worrying about your weight. You need food to stay alive.

If you're worried about gaining weight, go ahead and avoid junk food, but do eat normal meals. You do need nutritious food like fruit, vegetables, bread (wholegrain is better), rice, and lean meat (unless you're vegetarian).

Remember, if you starve yourself, it can cause problems with your metabolism, and your body will try to store more fat, so make sure you eat when you're hungry.

Also, don't spit your food out after chewing it. Think about it. Many people don't get enough to eat. Don't waste your food.
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why is preterite spelled preterit sometimes? whats the difference?

It's just an alternative spelling. There is no difference in meaning. It can also be spelled "praeterite", and the meaning is still the same. (I hardly ever see it spelt this way though.)

Note that the spelling "preterit" is usually only used in the US. In other countries where English is used, it is more likely to be spelled "preterite".
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which player would be better to play my songs on...Windows Media Player or iTunes??


if its itunes how do i get it as my default player??/ thankss
cuz right now i have windows media player
Thanks:)

Personally, I don't like the Windows Media Player because of its interface, but this is entirely a personal preference. Each of the two players has its own advantages and disadvantages. Here are some things that you might want to consider:

Points for Windows Media Player:

If you have a lot of Windows Media Audio (.wma) files, you will need to convert them into .mp3 or .m4a files before you can play them in iTunes. (iTunes will do this for you though.) Windows Media Player can directly play .m4a files.

Windows Media Player uses less memory than iTunes.

If you use MSN messenger, WMP gives you the option to display the title of your current track as your personal message.

Points for iTunes:

Built-in podcast support, which I don't think WMP has.

If you have an iPod, it would be more convenient for you to just maintain your library of music in iTunes and sync it with the iPod. It also allows you to directly play the music from the iPod.

At least on my computer, it doesn't stop responding as often as WMP does.

(All of the above is based on comparing iTunes 7.5.020 and Windows Media Player 11.0.5721.5230, which are the latest versions of the two players at the time of answering this question.)

Anyway, if you want to change iTunes to the default media player, open iTunes, click Edit > Preferences > pick the "Advanced" tab, check the box next to "Use iTunes as the default player for audio files", and click "OK".
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I have photoshop:

http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r155/wind_miko/?action=view¤t=screen.jpg

And one time when i went on the colour palate box disappeared! It should be in that space on the right and the top icons at the top bar looks kind of empty..I looked in the VIEW button already but it doens't say anything about the colour palette that I could click to show.

Does anyone know how?

Look for "Swatches" under "Window".
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would something made on a program such as Pain fit into?

Pick "Drawing & Illustrations", then "Drawings", then the appropriate category according to your subject, and then "Digital Work".
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you know how the itouch has like internet? DOES IT COST MONEY?!

The iPod Touch accesses Internet through Wi-Fi. You can only use it at a place that offers Wi-Fi. For example, a library might offer free Internet access through Wi-Fi.

You do not subscribe to any service through the iPod itself, so it doesn't cost money.
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Heyy Mousy!!
I was wondering if maybe you had a solution for this.
Up until about a month ago, ive been going on the regular facebook on my phone but now it goes automatically to the mobile facebook. And thats fine, i dont mind the mobile facebook but whenever i click on a link that facebook emails me, it goes straigt to the mobile faceboook home page which makes looking at pictures so difficult. Any ideas?or not

Also, u give greattt advice! Thanx!

Xo,

Le

I'm glad that you like my advice.

As far as I know, there isn't a way to stop Facebook from redirecting you to the mobile site. I think it depends on your mobile service provider.

At the moment, I can actually go on the regular site from my mobile, but I'm pretty sure it's because I'm roaming right now. (I do get redirected when I'm using Facebook from a mobile phone when in my home country. I'm overseas at the moment.)

The only thing to do about it that I can think of is to go through a firewall, but I don't know if your mobile phone will support it, and it will also be slower.

You're probably not the only one who has this problem. (I remember seeing other questions about the same issue.) Email the Facebook staff and hope they do something about it.
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I'm using facebook and i love it.. i want to add my songs(which i've sung) on my profile page... i got the songs uploaded to the net and i have the embed links.... how do i add the embed links i got ,to my profile???? is there a specific application in facebook for that???

I tried pasting the "embed link" in the about me section but its not working


please please help!

If you want to add HTML to your Facebook profile, you'll need an application called "Extended Info". (Just search for it. It's the top result.)

After you add it, the FAQ for that application will tell you how to embed the songs that you want.

Of course, there might be other applications that will also allow you to do the same, but I've tried this one myself and I know that it works. Just make sure that your songs are in properly-encoded mp3 files.
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I read somewhere that women should avoid having too much caffeine while on their period. I don't remember the reason...does anyone know?
Also, if this is true, why does Midol have caffeine in it? I imagine that it is to relieve fatigue often caused by menstruation...but if it really is bad to have caffeine during your period, why would it be an ingredient?
..oh, the box on Midol Menstrual mentions that a dose (2 pills) has as much caffeine as a cup of coffee.
I wanted to know mainly cause I just got my period, and it's crunch time with exams, so I really can't avoid coffee right now.

Women are advised to avoid having too much caffeine during their periods because it can make their cramps worse.

However, Midol contains Acetaminophen, which is a pain reliever, so it would ease the pain from cramps anyway. Since many women also experience fatigue during their periods, caffeine is added to help reduce this fatigue.

Good luck with the exams, and don't get used to drinking too much coffee! :)
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Can you use satinhands from Mary Kay on your face?

The Satin Hands set includes a hand scrub, and that might not be so suitable for using on the face, because the skin on the face is likely to be more sensitive than the skin on the hands, and a scrub meant for the hands might irritate the skin on the face.

As for the creams, since they are meant to moisturise the skin, they should do the same when applied to the face, and it should be fine to do so. Since the skin on the hands tend to be thicker than the skin on the face, the strength of a product meant for using on the hands might be different, so whether it is suitable or not will depend on how much moisturising you actually need on your face.
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I want to know where I can find any good Free Download of a PowerPoint.

Anyone know?
This would REALLY help if this is answered before Friday.

Thank you!

You can download a free trial version from this site: http://us20.trymicrosoftoffice.com/default.aspx

You can use this trial version for 25 times. After that, you'll need to buy the software if you want to keep using it.

If you've already used the trial before, you might want to try OpenOffice.org's Impress as an alternative. It is available from this site: http://www.openoffice.org/
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whats the difference between loving someone and being in love with them?

Being "in love" with someone generally refers to romantic love, whereas "loving" someone can refer to loving someone as a friend, the love for a family member, or any other kind of love you might have for that person.
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So. I want to start the "cabbage soup diet" or whatever it's called. Has anybody done it? If you have just tell me what the effects are and how long I should do it for. I want to lose like, 15 pounds?

If you mean the diet as described on this page: http://www.cabbage-soup-diet.com, I really wouldn't recommend that you do it at all.

It is stated on the site itself that most of the weight that you will lose on this diet is water.

While you might lose weight on this diet, any weight that you lose is likely to be gained back quickly as soon as you stop. A diet that requires you to cut out specific food groups is not a good long term plan, so chances are that you won't keep up with it for too long. (Also, even on the site itself it is recommended that you only go for one week at a time.) You are better off getting into a more sustainable healthy eating plan straight away if you want to lose weight and keep it off.

If you still want to do it anyway, the site itself states that you should only do up to one week at a time.
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I just got a new Ipod. Its a 3rd generation nano type. I have a question about it, considering that I've never had an ipod that can hold videos too.

Is it possible to take videos off the internet (videos like on youtube) and place them on your ipod?

If so, how??

The 3rd generation iPod Nano can play all types of videos that can be played on the QuickTime player. That does NOT include the videos from YouTube (which are in .flv format).

However, you can convert them into .avi format, which CAN be played on the 3rd generation iPod Nano.

There are many programs available that can do this.

Here's a free one:
http://www.onlyfreewares.com/Audio-Video/Video-Converters/Free-FLV-to-AVI-Converter.php

If you don't like this one, pick one from the Google results:

Hi,
i am 19 years old and have no breasts(literally) I guess i am just a "late bloomer" but it drives me insane because tahts all people care about these days. I had a thyroid problem and i think taht causes your body to develop late but i'm not 100% sure. My question is will they ever grow even though im 19? plz help. Thanks

Other areas of development that normally happen at puberty include growth in height, pubic hair, and periods. If you've started growing pubic hair and /or have periods, and your breasts haven't started growing, then they might just be naturally small. Do the other women in your family have small breasts? Breast size is largely determined by genetics, and if the other women in your family have small breasts, you're likely to have small breasts too.


If you don't have your period at age 19, it is considered late development. You're right in that a thyroid problem can affect your body's development. It would be best for you to consult a doctor if possible.
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Hello,

I have had an average body temperature of 95.5 degrees F over the past week. I have also been suffering from a very nasty allergy born sinus infection for the same amount of time. I feel as though I am healing and only drainage is causing some throat discomfort for me but my temperature is averaging 95.5 degrees F. Is this something to be concerned about? I am starting to worry and cannot afford a doctor right now.
I am not suffering from any diseases and my only real health concern is slightly high cholesterol. Any help would be most appreciated.

At what part of your body are you measuring the temperature, and at what time of the day? This would be normal if it's right after you got up in the morning or if you're measuring your skin temperature, but otherwise, 95.5 F is below normal body temperature.

Anyway, if you're not feeling well, make sure you get plenty of rest.
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How do i get a default picture on my YouTube
account?


♥
-NancyDotCom™

By default, a still image from the last public video that you uploaded will be your profile icon. You have the option to changing it to a still image of any of the public videos that you have uploaded.

To do this, click the "My Account" link at the top of the page, and then click "Channel Info", and choose 'I'll select the profile picture from "My Videos"'. Now, go to "My Videos" and the should be a "Make Channel Icon" button next to each of your videos. Choose the one you want and click that button.

Note that you cannot directly upload images are your picture, so you'll have to have a video if you want an icon on your page.
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does anyone know how to take the lyrics out of a song? i need to for my gymnastics floor music bc you cant have words in the song..

thanks

You can use either of these plugins if you have Winamp:
http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/audio/vremover.htm
http://www.winamp.com/plugins/details/176

How well they work will depend on your original song. The second one also has a pitch control effect which is pretty cool.

This program also works, but it's a 30-day trial, and after that you'll have to pay to keep using it. It has other functions that will be useful if you're into recording your own songs though.
http://www.blazeaudio.com/products/vocalreducer.html
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okay. so i can barely ever find 32C bra's so i usually end up buying a bra that fits my cup size but not my size around.
so is there anyway i can tailor the part that goes around? if there is a website that has instructions on it that would be great.
i have access to a sewing machine and i know how to use one.

also is there anyway to make a padded bra a push up bra?

thankss :)

In your case, buying a bra of what is known as your "sister size" might be appropriate, because the cups will have the same volume.

That is, go up a band size and down a cup size. In your case, that would be a 34B (which should be very easy to find). The cup size should be right, and the band will probably be a little bit too long. You might be able to wear it on the inner-most set of hooks though, but if not and you need to do the modification yourself, just cut off about 3 centimetres (just over an inch) of the band at the part near the hooks, and then sew the part with the hooks back on.

By the way, try larger department stores too. They might have your size. I used to have a similar problem, and then I realised that I was looking at the wrong shops.
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