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how many different 'levels' are there?
what do each of the levels do?
how can you get to a higher level?

(im sorry if this is on the moderator FAQ, but i couldnt find it...)

thankss

There are basically 3 levels. Level I, all you have to do is go to the site.

http://www.advicenators.com/mod.php?mode=makeme

That will give you directions & there is a specific criteria that you need, but it is all listed there. For a level I moderator, you answer & rate questions. More information is found in the moderator FAQ section. To become a level II moderator, there has to be open spots for them. There's only a select few at a time so no one can just ask to be one. The other higher level moderators need to be looking for them. If they are, you also need certain critera. Good rating, good advice, update your column frequently, rate a ton of questions, etc. For level II, you rate questions & answer, but you have more responsibility & can decide what questions should be there & which ones shouldn't. Then there's level III. Level III is a big responsibility & only a few do it. They basically help run the site. If you need any extra information, I would suggest asking DangerNerd or another higher level moderator. You can check out the moderator list in the FAQ section.

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it's my senior year of high school and i play(ed) soccer. sept. 1st, in a game, i collided with an opponent and it ended up tearing my ACL (the biggest, most important ligament in your knee). i just started physical therapy last week, and today was the second time i've been. i have to have reconstructive surgery on it hopefully in early november.

my question is, for anyone who's completely torn their ACL, how long is recovery? i want to go to prom and have senior pictures taken and be able to live my life again, since i know soccer is out of the question. any info is appreciated (:

I know so many people who have torn their ACL. Every injury is different & so is every person, so recovery depends on a bunch of different situations. First off, it depends on how bad the tearing is. Some are much worse than others. Since you need reconstructive surgery, I'm guessing yours is a bit worse. Prom is far from now & since you're having it in early November, the chances that you'll be recovered by then seem pretty high. Just keep doing what your doctors are telling you to & you'll recover soon enough. With senior pictures & everything else, you'll just have to be patient & wait. Your health is far more important than any of those things. It's tough that it is your senior year & you don't get to play soccer, but healing your ACL is more important.

http://www.stoneclinic.com/acl_protoc1.htm

That website is very helpful & has a few FAQs. Check with your doctor about when you'll be able to return to your normal activities again. They'll probably be able to let you know after your surgery.

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You know how everyone now is wearing those capris that go down almost to the ankle and are rolled up at the bottoms? I can't find any ANYWHERE. I've searched american eagle, hollister, abercrombie, and aeropostale and I haven't been able to find any. I've tried rolling up regular jeans but it doesn't look right. The jeans that everybody's wearing were made and sewed rolled up.

So does anyone know where I could find some?

You probably are having a hard time finding them because they're out of season. In all of those stores, they're having regular fall sales & capris aren't apart of their fall collection. If I were you I would go into American Eagle & ask them if they have any on stock. I know that AE sells the rolled up capris because my friends & I all have them from there. You can also try asking abercrombie & fitch. You could try department stores in your area, but they probably won't be as cute or comfortable. Asking any of the stores that you listed would be a better idea.

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Ok, so im 16, well will be in a few days, and i have to take my driving test. i have my permit and everything, and ive driven a lot so far, almost a whole year, but im still worried i wont know some stuff on the driving test. like 4 pt turns and things like that. can anyone tell me some of the basic things ill have to know how to do, besides the obvious parallel parking etc? im worried i wont pass..ive never taken drivers ed or anything...

Well, basically if you don't pass, you aren't ready. I know so many people who took the test 3-4 times before they actually got their license. Try not to stress over it though. If you don't get it, don't worry, just go back & try again later. You can always sign up for driver's ed in your local area though. That's what I'm doing. To start off, you have to look confident. If you go to the DMV looking nervous & scared, they take that into consideration. My friend didn't make any mistakes on her test, but she was shaking & nervous the whole time, so the driving instructor failed her because she can't be doing that on the road. Usually you start by them asking you questions about your car. Where's the break, emergency break, flashers, lights, etc. Then you'll start parallel parking. Afterwards, if you parallel park fine, they'll take you to either a big parking lot or on side roads, depending on where your DMV is located. It would be a good idea to go to the DMV a few days before to check out the location & see where you might be driving. You might be able to watch other people take their tests & see what they're doing. Some DMVs even let you parallel park in the test spots for practice. Sometimes there's highways you need to go on, but just go the speed limit & take your time. They just take you around & ask you to do different things. For 4-5 point turns, every area is different. You could look it up online though.

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what channel is "The CW" on Verizon Fios?

It depends on your location. Even though it's Verizon Fios, it still varies depending on where you live & where the company is located. I would suggesting Googling 'Verizon Fios & your area'.

EDIT* I typed in your area with Verizon Fios & it said that the CW is on channel 16.

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does anyone know what website she got her haedline picture from? i like it and idk whee to get it. i cant really ask her because i dont know her, shes 1 of my friends, friends, friends. thnx so much.

heres the thing



http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=118639114



thnx.

Right click on the picture & then click on 'Properties'. Copy & paste the link next to the 'Address URL'. It's a photobucket link. Copy it & paste it wherever you want.

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hi im a 13 year old girl whos a size 14 and even sometimes a 16 in some shops. Im 5foot 7inches tall am i fat ? my friends say coz im tall its ok but i still feel fat? Also would somebody my sizy look silly in above the knee skirts and what would you say is the average/best size for a girl my age .
if you think i am fat dont say im not to make me feel good as loooaaaaddddsss of people seem to do
x

You can't really go by what your size is. All stores are a bit different & same thing with everyone's bone structure. Just because you're in a larger size, that doesn't mean it's fat. It can be the structure of your bones or just extra muscle. You didn't put your weight either, & that is how you can tell if you are overweight or not.

http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/

Go to that website & type in your height & weight. A number will come up in the box. Check out the side chart. Anywhere from 18.5-24.9 is good. That means you're at your correct weight or close to it. It's average. If you are under 18.5, you're underweight & if you are over 24.9 or in the 24.9-29.9 range, you're overweight. If you are 30+ you are obese. Don't stress out about this though. For a more correct reading, you should find out your body fat percentage.

http://www.he.net/~zone/prothd2.html

You can also go to a doctor or even a nutritionist to find out more information. If you're happy with the way you look, who cares about what anyone else thinks. Plus, your family & friends most likely wouldn't lie to you. Just ask for their honest opinions. If you think you're fat, try to lose weight by diet & exercise. If you think you're fine the way you are, stay that way. Whatever you think about yourself is more important than anyone else's opinion of your appearance.

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14/f

well me and my ex just broke up a month ago and i'm not sure how to get back in the game. i mean he was an okay boyfriend but i knew the realationship wasn't healthy because we always fought about who's cheating on who. but other than that he was proud to be my boyfriend he would show me off and everything. i never had that with anyone else. i miss him i guess but then i'm over him to? we've had closure and i'm good with that because i needed it. but now when ever i find a new guy to crush on my mind goes back to my ex. i wanna stop thinking about him and move on but i don't now how. can you help me please? =]]

thanks! =]

Moving on isn't something easy, so don't feel bad about it if you can't right away. You have to go out & experience new relationships. You should start casually dating again. Meet new guys, talk to them, ask them to hang out, go out with them to different places, etc. Basically if you keep yourself out dating & meeting new people, you'll most likely be able to get over your ex a bit easier. It might not be completely or even right away, but eventually it will start getting better. Are you friends with him?? If so, it may be a bit difficult at first since you'll still see him & talk to him. If you aren't friends or don't see him that often, it won't be so complicated. I'm not saying you shouldn't be friends with him, but it would definitely be easier if you didn't see him as much. That way your mind stays focused on your other friends & not him. Try going out with your friends that are girls too. They can also help you out & keep your mind on something else. Be around your family & friends. They'd probably be happy to help. Keep yourself focused in school & just stay busy. Start a new hobby or make new friends. The more you go out & casually date, the more you'll get used to it & have more fun.

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I like this one guy, and I really want to talk to him...but here's the problem. We have no classes together, and almost no friends in common, except two of my friends. But I can't tell my friends that I like him because, my best friend says that she's in love with him. He asked her out last year (before I knew him) and it would hurt her feelings.

So how do you go up and talk to a person when you have no reason for talking to them, and no friends in common? I'm kind of shy too, I can't just walk up to him and say "Hi. I'm Rosalie, and I really like you" I need some ides that will seem causal to him if it involves walking up and talking to him, and If I do I have to have a valid reason so I don't look like a complete idiot...

Anyway, help would be appreciated.

I think you should make it seem like you have a reason for talking to him. Drop something by his foot in the hallway, ask him a question about directions, etc. Sometimes there will be situations where you both could be in the same place at the same time & can just start talking. For example, if he's in your lunch, maybe find a spot in line near him & ask him what's for lunch or how much something costs. Casually ask him random questions. Maybe find one of your friends & ask them to go with you. You could also figure out who he's friends with & start talking to them. That way they can introduce you guys. You just need to be confident & don't be shy.

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in new jersey, if i never got the 6 hours of behind the wheel instruction and i am already 17, do i still need to get them?

No. The 6 hours behind the wheel instruction is used for driver's ed usually. If you never took driver's ed, you can still get your permit & your license. It's just extremely helpful if you do have it.

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where do you all work? (i am looking for suggestions just seeing where everyone else is)

If you mean teenage jobs, there are a lot of options. Here's a list of places my friends work at:

-Doctor's Office
-Pizza Hut
-Grocery store
-Clothing store
-Mcdonald's
-Dollar Tree
-Flower shop
-Pizza place
-CVS/Eckard

If you want more ideas, I would suggest looking around places in your area.

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15/f
I want to lose weight, strengthen myself, and increase my flexibility so I thought I'd start yoga soon. Does it help me lose weight, though? Anyways, would this be a good thing?

Yes, definately. Yoga is a great starting point. It will increase your flexibility & give you the exercise you need to burn off calories. It's also very relaxing. It wouldn't be a bad idea to jog a few times a week though also.

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this guy and i have been having troubles and like.. things will be really good but then there will be times that he hurts me (emotionally) and like he doesnt care. but then he says sorry and stuff. and last night was like the last straw and he got me so upset but he said that he swears hes gonna change and that he doesnt want to lose me cause he really loves me like bad or something like that. and like i dont want to lose him either but i cant keep handling this. but i know that if hes willing to he can change what he does that gets me so upset cause its just stuff he does not stuff he says. and like he says hes gonna try and make things perfect between us but i dont know if i should believe him this time cause hes said in the past that he would change certian things and he did but then he gave up and just decided to do them again. and i dont it to be a cycle i just want him to really work to not do the stuff that gets me upset and i want things to be perfect. and he knows how i hurt i am so i just dont know what to do. and also i got so upset that i cut a C into my thigh and wrist because his name is Chris.

First off, cutting is really not the answer. You shouldn't let yourself get so upset over a guy that you do that to yourself. I would suggest going to a doctor to get professional help. Why?? Because hurting yourself should never be done. So, really, relax & try not doing it again. It isn't worth it. Try talking to a family member/friend about it. You can even go see a teacher or guidance counsler at your school. You might not feel like you need help, but if you are getting so emotionally hurt that you hurt yourself on top of it, it would be in your best interest to seek help. Secondly, you shouldn't be in a relationship with someone who keeps hurting you. If someone loves you so much, why would they continually hurt you?? Yes, everyone makes mistakes, but it's up to you whether you let them back in or not. This is something you have to talk to him about. Since you injured yourself, I would suggest leaving him go for a bit or just stay friends. Talk to him about it. He should be able to work this out with you.

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okayyy so, i already had my period this month. [august] started on the 15th, ended the 18th.. but yesterday the 31st i started again.. is something wrong here?????? i wasn't suppose to start till later in september..

help?

It seems like its just irregular. The 15th-18th is only approximately 3 days & periods can last up to 7 days. It probably just wasn't finished. You can make an appt with the gyno if you feel that you need to. A lot of girls have irregular periods though.

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on facebook, i removed the box that displays my msuic. i did NOT remove the whole application, just the box so it doesnt show up. however, now i want the box back and i'm not sure hwo to do it. any help?

On the left hand side, there's a list of your applications & next to that it should say 'Settings'. Scroll down to the music application on the list & next to it click 'Edit Settings'. There you can pick what you want to do with that application.

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I am very confused. It is so much harder to get over a guy that I went out with for 14 days (only saw 3 or 4 days) than it did to get over a guy I dated for 8 months. I don't understand it?!?!?



I'm 13 almost 14 and a girl.

It's just because of your feelings. You probably fell a lot harder for the guy you went out with for 14 days compared to your ex bf you went out with for 8 months. It just means that you have stronger feelings for him, regardless on how long you dated. Why not try to date around?? You do have to realize that 14 days is not that long. Yes, it's still difficult, but it shouldn't change your life drastically. Go hang out with your friends & meet new people. Give yourself some time also. You can't expect to get over someone really fast, even if you haven't really dated that long. It would be a good idea to just get out & date around. That way your mind will be focused on someone else.

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Well, I've been best friends with this girl Stacy for 2 years. We do pretty much everything together and I'm always going over her house and stuff. But lately, it feels like we're always competing, at least I feel that way. Whenever we go somewhere together I'm always trying to look better than her. And she just got a ton of new clothes for school from like hollister and abercrombie and I didn't get as much as her. I get really jealous, and I don't know why. We've always been best friends, but why do I feel this way?

It's normal. Girls compete in general. It is really stupid, but I'll admit that almost everyone does that at one point or another, at least at my school. Girls feel that they always need to be the best looking or have the best personality, even if they're comparing themselves with their best friends. Try to forget about it & move on though. There's no need for you to keep competing. Be yourself. There's nothing wrong with wanting to look nice a lot, but when it comes between a friendship, that's when you need to back off it a bit. You might want to ask her if she feels the same way as you do. She might have noticed it too. Just because her clothes are more expensive, doesn't mean she's always going to look better either. Jealously is quite common, especially with teenage girls. Try to ignore it & be yourself. Don't let something like this get in the way of your friendship. Friendship is way more important.

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ok.. my other account just got banned bc i "answered with a myth". i think thats an opinion.. if it has worked for all of the guys that i have talked to then it has to be somewhat accurate.. and i even said that in my answer. so wtf why am i banned?

I think you should send a message to DangerNerd. Just go to his column & leave a message. Myths are myths for a reason. They were never proven right. It also depends on what your answer said exactly & what type of question it was. Leave him a message so that it gets cleared up. You could also talk to any of the level 2+ moderators about it.

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hey.
okay so i have just recently gotten side bangs and during the school day i notice that they start to get greasy and kind of separate. it is pretty gross. any way, are there any tips or products i can use to prevent this from happening? thanks in advance! =]

You have to watch what type of products you use. Sometimes gels can make your bangs extremely greasy. Also make sure when you wash your hair, you aren't using too much shampoo on your bangs & make sure you don't use conditioner near the top of your head or your bangs. Conditioner is mostly used for the bottom or middle of your hair. When you dry your hair, make sure you brush your bangs out but make sure you don't touch them too much or wash your hands before you play around with them. Straightening them might work also. If you're around the house or what not, clip them back using bobby pins so they stay clean before you go to school. You can do a lot of cute styles by clipping them back during the school day if they really just keep getting greasy. Make sure you aren't touching them too much because that can make them greasier. For products, I would probably suggest hair spray. You can go to a local grocery store & look around.

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hey, im going into ninth grade and i need a new backpack or something to carry my stuff in, my old one is lost. so i was wondering what are like the styles. is it messenger bags or backpacks or what. so if you could give me some ideas or links of cute bags that would be GREATLY appreciated. thanks!

I had a cute messenger bag last year & I disliked it after awhile. Books can get really heavy & actually do damage to your back since it's all on one side of your body. Plus they aren't that big. For more comfort & room, I would suggest getting a regular bookbag in a cute color/pattern. You can get relatively cheap ones at Walmart & Target.

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