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so today i was taking random pictures and the flash was VERY bright even if i set the flash on low. so then all of a sudden the flash wouldnt even go on and it even said flash was on, even when i put it on high. so now its not working, and i just got it for christmas and i dont really want to tell me dad cause hes gonna kill me.. what should i do? oh and its not the settings or whatever. (link)
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Do you know what store your dad got the camera from? You may not think it's the settings, but if you can take it in, maybe they can help you figure it out. Also, you could go to the manufacturer's website and see if they have a user forum, and post your question there. They may also have pdf manuals available for download. All else fails, Gooooogle it!!!
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i have been running and my stomach has gotten flatter. but im not losing any weight? and i dont want any muscles.. so what should i do? and why and i not losing weight (link)
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Siren's answer was right on the money. Assuming you're a female, you really don't need to worry about getting too muscular. Those female body builders that you may see on TV work HARD 24/7 to get that way...women really aren't built that way. But muscles ARE your friends. The more muscle mass you have, the more calories you burn. If your stomach is getting flat, and your clothes are fitting better, then ignore the scale. Eat good food, and keep working out! A pound of muscle is much smaller than a pound of fat, so if you're working out, you may be losing a pound of fat and replacing it with a pound of (much smaller) muscle. There's nothing wrong with that! Focus on getting healthy!!
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Basically, I've been reading all about Ouija boards, talking boards, whichever you prefer.
The other night, I used an online Ouija board, of course it seemed a fluke to me but nevertheless I tried it out. No, I was not looking to see my future or nothing of that nature. 3 years ago I lost a brother, he was a lot older than me and was only half my blood. He took his own life. To this day I suffer with this reality that he is gone and I never got to know him. I wanted to contact him, I believe in God and I love God but my own incompetence is sure to get the best of me. To my prevail, I could not get to my brother. I spoke to God, because mostly I have blamed Him for taking my brother away, for pushing him to the brink of his own breakdown and point of destruction of his own life. I asked for forgiveness and I know He has forgiven me because I have promised never to do the Sin again. The occult is evil, this I know. I know I will get to see my brother and I felt like this was my chance to talk to him. I feel like its a calling to get a real Ouija and try once more, the temptation to contact my brother is getting stronger everyday but I fight it because of my love for God.
My chihuahua sleeps in the bed with me, this morning I woke up and she was barking at the mirror, continuously, yes it scared me, but I know my faith protects me from Evil spirits. She did it the other night as well.. I know that animals and young children can see what others cannot. I don't know if something is following me and maybe I'm taking it a little too far but I have a feeling its something more.
Is something following me?
About a week ago I had a dream about my brother's sons. I've been wanting to contact them but the fear of more pain prevents me from doing so.. What should I do?
I'm not one who usually ask for advice on here but this is something I cannot avoid.
Thank you for those who help.
ABL (link)
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I'm so sorry for your loss. It can be very hard to keep your faith when someone you love dies so young, and for reasons you may never understand.
By all means, talk to your pastor. There's nothing you could say to him/her that would shock them. What' you're trying to do (contacting your brother) has been tried by countless people for as long as people have been on this earth. Is that a sin? I don't know...I think it's just such a feeling of sadness that you'll try anything you can to have that one last conversation. I have a hard time believing in a God that would turn his back on you for that; but everyone's faith is different.
Pain is a part of life. It's hard, but that's the truth. Try to find the joy being alive--being with your family and friends, and living your life as best you can, every day. Sounds sappy, I know, but that's all we really have.
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alright,
well have you ever heard of people actually changing themselves because they believe they can do it?
like, they tell them selves everyday that they can do something, or change something on them, and it actually happens? Whats this called? any websites about it? thanks :] (link)
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It's called "the power of positive thinking" and also "visualization". You need to picture yourself as you would like to be--whether you need to lose weight, stop smoking, be more confident--whatever. Imagine yourself achieving your goal. How would you feel? How would you act? How do you want others to respond to you?
Get that picture fixed in your mind, then figure out what you need to get there. Write down the steps you need to get there. Take it slow, but try to do something every day to get closer to that goal. Whether it's reading a book on the subject, or looking online, or finding someone in your community that's already achieved that goal. Just wishing it were so--that's a dream. Doing SOMETHING--anything--to get you closer to that goal--that's a PLAN! Go for it!
Any time you find yourself thinking "That's too hard, that's too much, I'll never get there"--just take out your list and do one of those small things. They add up. Good Luck.
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how can i make my hair thinner without using thinning shears thanks in advance (link)
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Get yourself to a hairdresser. If you have really thick, unmanageable hair, they will know how to thin it out for you. I would suggest that you ask your friends for recommendations.
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ok first of all im a tomboy so i belive that its not about looking all cute i think you should be confertable and happy and yourself when it comes to dressing i dont tease other girls or anything that would be mean but i just wanted to know why teenage girls get all dressed up every single day and all they care about is clothing and make up i dont think its really that inportant i dont want to ask them because they might get offended im just really courious why they waste all there time worrying about the way they look i just really want to know why thank you in advance sorry i im wasting your time (link)
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You're right, it's about being comfortable with yourself, which you obviously are. Not that the girls who are experimenting with clothes and makeup are wrong, they're just different than you. I was a tomboy in high school, my best friend was totally into clothes and makeup. I never saw her wear the same thing twice in high school; all I ever wore was jeans and a T-shirt. 30 years later, she's still into clothes, I'm still wearing jeans. Hasn't bothered either one of us. We're still best friends. The good part is, when I have to get dressed up to go to a wedding or something, I just call her. She knows EXACTLY how to dress me! And she loves doing it! So just go on being yourself, and you're absolutely right in not teasing those girls. It's just how they are. "If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears."--Henry David Thoreau
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Me and my boyfriend live together. He has a desktop computer and I have a laptop. He has DSL or whatever, but I can use my wireless on my laptop and use the internet.
This is the second time now, that he's supposedly looked at my messages on my Myspace account. So my question is, is that even possible? Like, can he see what I'm doing on the internet, on MY computer?
I always log off my computer and it's password protected, and I know he doesn't know it.
It's really annoying. (link)
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He would have to know your login for your myspace account. I know it's common, but maybe your password is your pet's name, or your nickname, or something else that would be easy for your boyfriend to guess???? Next time you go to myspace, change your password to something stronger. Use letters and numbers. Also change the password to your computer. And don't write it down where he could find it.
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okay ive been singing since i could basically talk i love singing its a really big hobby of mine and im in my school choirs and ive sang at feild trips and ive sang on the bus in elementary and on video tape to send to a relative that was sick...ive been told im a really great singer by all of my friends and my family incourages me to keep it up i dont think im a bad singer but i also dont think im the best singer in the world but i try my best and what ever happens happens my choir teacher and my friends want me to do the talent show this year at school so i might do that but in choirs ive been given alot of solos and after the concerts i get alot of compliments so im thinking maybe this is what i really wanna do its been my dream to become a famous singer and actress and ive been told by random people i could become a model so ive been thinking about that also but when i learned about vets and i love animals nd i take care of animals who are sick i wanted to be a vet so now i cant pick which to be
i write songs and i sing wayy to much lol ill just listen to the radio and just start singing outta no where or when im on the phone with friends we will just sing a song together and at family parties they have me sing a song to go with the holiday
but i also love taking care of animals
is there a way i can be both??
please help
thankz (link)
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It's great to hear that you're getting encouragement from your friends and family. Maybe you've heard that old joke: "How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice."
But it's a tough road--so many talented people never get anywhere in their careers, through no fault of their own. It's 1/10th talent, 9/10ths luck.
So sing your heart out, but have a backup plan. Study, study, study. Being a vet is a great career; It doesn't mean you have to give up singing. Make room in your life for both.
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16/F
My friend whom I care about alot has been heading down the wrong path for quite some time. I was best friends with him last year, then we just stopped talking because of what he started doing. We are still friends though, we just havent talked alot [make sense?] he just recently moved out of his house into an appartment, and dropped out of school. He is now into hard drugs and alcohal. How can i help him straighten up? he has already gone to rehab, which obviously didnt help too much. But i really want to get him out of drugs and into JESUS! haha.
How can i tell him i care for him, and i dont want to watch him kill himself any more?
but i dont want to sound tooo much like im in love with him or something.
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There's not a lot you can do. He has to do it for himself. And it's hard to watch, I know. You ask "How can I tell him that I care for him, and I don't want to watch him kill himself". That pretty much sums it up, perfectly. Tell him that. And hope that he straightens up.
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is there anything wrong with anal sex??.. i did it over the weekend and yea, i liked it.. hurt really badly, but i liked it. thanks for the advice!! (link)
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If you're a female, you need to know that your partner needs to wash his penis before you have vaginal sex. Fecal matter in the vagina can cause infection.
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okay. my school has alot of guys that think of sex ALL DAY LONG. every school does. well i was wondering why arent they scared? why am i so scared? i want to have sex but way to scared of anything to happen. does it hurt? need help with this! (link)
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I'm assuming that you're female, from the wording of your question. But even if you're a guy, the answer is: Because you're not ready yet.
I urge you to hold off for a while. When the time is right, you will know.
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Ok what is something i can get my girlfriend for valintines day besides jewery or flower? (link)
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Some of the best dates I've ever had didn't involve expensive restaurants or jewelry. Pack a nice picnic (there are restaurants that will do this for you, if you want) and take her somewhere that means something to the both of you. This could be a lake, a park, etc. Whatever is significant to the both of you. Hey--don't knock a single red rose; done to death, but we still love it. A candle would be great.
What are her hobbies? is there some small thing that you could get for her along those lines? Or tickets to a concert, maybe?
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okay. so i just got my period and it's likeeeeee whatever. ANYWAYS. i'm using a tampon. it's tampax sportttt but i keep leaking. like i have to wear a pad w. my tampon. weird. i know i'm putting it up high enough, but idk. should i do something before or after i put it in? is it a bad brand?
thanks! (link)
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You can try a stronger absorbency. Although, you may find at the start of your period you need both a tampon and a pad. That's not unusual. But if you've just started getting your period, you should go to a GYN to have a checkup. Some women bleed more heavily than others, but heavy bleeding can be treated.
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15/f - freshman.
Honestly, I'm scared of high school and college. Right now, I attend 9th grade at a junior high. I'm excited for the 'new experiences' in high school that I really didn't get a chance to accomplish in junior high. There's a lot of pressure on me to be a doctor, nevertheless, I have a cousin who is 22 and received a scholarship for a state college, and graduated with straight A's. Everyone in my family expects me to grow up and be like her. And I DO want to be like her. She's extremely smart, pretty, the like. However, sometimes I get nonchalant, and just plain lazy, and don't do my homework until later that night [I usually do it after I come home from school]. I'll do about as much as I feel like, and leave the rest for study hall [which is usually just a science worksheet].
I want to find a major that would be good and beneficial for me.
I'm:
- great with computers, great with figuring out how to set up 'gadgets'.
- fluent in Spanish
- fluent in Russian
- fluent in English [of course].
- a [very] driven tennis player
- a great listener
- good at Math
Yeah, kind of random, I know. I have this minor fear of just ending up in a community college, with only a high school graduation to my name. But I want MORE. I want to make a difference in what I do. I want my family to be proud of me and say "wow, she's really come a long way". I'm terrified of by the time SAT's come around, because I don't do so well on test taking days. I told myself that I'll do better Second Semester. I've been doing extremely well in Math, but Science is my worst subject as of now. The funny part is, is that I do better in Spanish than I do in English! I had a 83% in English, and a 98% in Spanish, last semester.
This was kind of a huge combination of fear/anxiety/and questions rolled into one. A pep talk would be great.. I want to be focused more on the present than the future. I talked with my school counselor, and he told me to choose what I would want to do, because it's my life, and only I can control it. I'm comprehending that part, but how do I stop worrying so much about the future, and start focusing on the present? (link)
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OK, here's your pep talk:
Take a deep breath, let it out. You sound like an intelligent person, very articulate. You are young, and you know it. It's very hard to know what you want in 9th grade. It sounds to me like language is your strong point; if science isn't doing it for you, then you're probably going to have to "force" yourself if you want to be a doctor.
But is that what you want, or what others want for you? That's hard. No getting around it. I think you need to have a talk with your family about your goals, whatever they may be. I've re-read your letter several times, I can't imagine that anyone could be less than proud of you. Just the fact that you have these worries confirm the fact that you're on the right track. Most people your age aren't even thinking about the future.
Everyone gets "lazy", especially people who feel pressure to perform at their best at all times. Is it really laziness, or are you just giving yourself a well-deserved beak? I have a feeling that you just need to blow off some steam once in a while.
I don't want to put any more pressure on you. But the decisions you make now are important. I think you're intelligent enough to listen to other peoples input, but you KNOW that you're responsible for your own decisions. Follow your heart, wherever that leads you. Good Luck.
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Okay so prepare yourself for some nasty. When I poop it hurts so bad. I usually don't cry. Like when I broke my finger I never cried, but when I poop I cry. It hurts way bad. After it's over it makes me bleed. I told my doctor and she didn't do anything. She just said my poop is too hard and it's causing me to bleed. It rips my skin at times. Is this really serious or should I toughen it out? I'm also 16/f. If that says anything. (link)
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You need to go to another doctor, NOW. You don't say how long this has been going on, but if it's been more than 2 weeks, then this could be serious. Yes, it could be your diet, but you need a doctor to rule out other things. You need to get a complete blood count to check for infection. Do you have a family history of bloody bowel movements? I know it's hard to talk about--I never knew that Ulcerative Colitis ran in my family until after I was diagnosed. I went to 3 different doctors who told me pretty much what your doctor told you then I ended up in the hospital before they finally ran some basic tests on me to figure out what was wrong. Once I got treatment, I got better. But I went through a lot of needless pain (and embarrassment). Any time you have blood in a bowel movement, you need to find a doctor who is willing to find out EXACTLY what the cause is. Good Luck.
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I am a terrible horrible waste of space. I have never had a speeding ticket, I am 30 years old by the way.. and i was sitting in a jail cell for 5 hrs. last night. Worst ever. I rang up returns on gift cards, used one for $33.00 and threw the other one away. The store was able to delete the one that was not spent. I am bipolar,I am not using that as a copout ,and I have no idea why I did it and it was wrong. I threw away the 2nd one because i grew a conscience. I am facing misdemeanor petty theft charges and did nothing in my life before this. Never did drugs ever.. dont drink alcohol. I cant eat, I feel awful. I have no job and fear I might go to jail. Can anyone tell me if the judge is going to be harsh on me? Any similar situations? Thanks. (link)
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Well, I can't answer your legal questions, because i've never been there. But you're obviously feeling bad about what you've done, so you know it's wrong. So there's hope for you. All I can say is, take a deep breath, admit that you've done wrong, take your punishment, and learn your lesson. Keep your chin up, and know that EVERYONE has done something that they aren't proud of. But if you own up to it, be honest, and take what comes, it WILL work out. Stay off drugs and booze, and THINK about what you want out of life. Make a clean start.
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So im 15. and i have this friend named well lets call him alex. Me and alex are best friends we talk everygiht on the phone for three hours. and we used to date for two months. i still like him kinda. and i am the type of person who is very dependant i need somone. And i cant loose them. When i break up or loose someone it takes me a while to get over them. So back to this friend he treats me like shit. I have to bribe him to talk to me by sending him pictures but i need him. I really want to get away from him because hes just makiing me more sad but i cant. How am i suppos to let go of him and walk away before he hurts me even more? any advice would be great thanks so much. (link)
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Get involved with your friends, join some clubs that you are interested in. You need to cultivate friendships that will last beyond boyfriends. DO NOT TOLERATE ANYONE WHO TREATS YOU LIKE CRAP. If you have to bribe someone to pay attention to you, that's only going to last a short while. Tell yourself that you ARE WORTH MORE THAN THAT!! You just haven't found the right person yet. You are worth so much more than hanging around waiting for this guy. He's not right for you. I know that you think he is; but honey, there are so many fish in the sea...you'll find someone who really appreciates you. Hang in there.
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im really sad. ive gone the whole break without seeing my boyfriend. ive talked to him, but its not the same. weve been going out for a long time, and this is the 1st time i havent seen him for a while. i miss him very badly. any ideas on how to get (atleast temporarily) my sadness gone and how to make my day a lil happier? any advice welcome. xoxo (link)
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You don't say how old you are...that would help other people answer your question, I think.
You need to develop your own interests outside of your boyfriend. Go to the library, get into a good book, go for a run, volunteer in your neighborhood, call some girlfriends, get on line and look up some things you have always wondered about...
Helping other people who are worse off than you are can help you get a good sense of perspective. Join a club or a volunteer group--think about what you like to do: Horseback riding, gardening, swimming, whatever--you can meet people who like the same things that you do, and make some friends. Don't sit around waiting for this guy to get around to you. Get out there and get on with your own life.
Good Luck!
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What are some good homemade cookies? (link)
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Have you checked out allrecipes.com? It's a wonderful website devoted to homemade foods...You can search "cookies" and get recipes that have been rated by hundreds of people.
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Okay I was just thinking about my height and felt like asking this..
My mom is 5'2, my dad is 5'11.
My sister is about half an inch taller than my mom and my brother is about 6ft.
I'm 16 at the minute, and 5'3 and a half. What are the chances of me being any taller?
Considering I don't take after my mum in ANY way (physically or character wise -- I'm like a little female clone of my dad), I thought I might get a little taller (although obviously not as tall as my dad haha)but either I was wrong or I'm about to grow some more.
I'm not really bothered, just curious. (link)
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I am female, 44 years old, 5'2".
I stopped growing when I was thirteen. Of course, I didn't realize that I had stopped till several years later...
You say you're not bothered by this; I hope this is true. It's made very little difference in my life.
Just be yourself, and know that whatever "height" you achieve, you're all YOU.
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