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Q: would boxing week only go till sunday or till monday to? cuz i dont have time to go to the mall till monday...and i still want the sales so im wondering if they'll still be on.
Thanks:)
Probably. Boxing Week is the six-day period that starts with Boxing Day (day after Christmas) and ends with New Year's Eve, though since it is not strictly one week, it may also include a few days before Christmas or after New Year's. It pretty much depends on the store and where you live.

Q: I heard a song. It was techno. The like .. only lyrics were "I'm gonna give it to you, I'm gonna give it to you." It was very upbeat. Does anyone have any idea?
Your best bet would be "Give It to You" by Eve and Sean Paul. But there are a variety of songs it could be, so if that's not it, message me and I can give you more songs that it could be.



EDIT:
Try typing "give it" into the iTunes Store search.

Q: What does it mean when a mare is in heat? What are signs of it and why does it cause problems when riding?
1. It means that she's going through her estrous cycle, which is like a state of fertility and breeding. It is usually changes due to seasons.

2. The surest way to tell is that a mare in heat will usually spread her back legs apart and squat to pee. She will do this often and the pee will often be off colored (milky). She will also wink a lot with her vagina.

3. You can still ride a mare in heat, she just may a bit cranky, so expect a little more fiesty horse then you used to riding.

Q: ok so i am into snowboarding and theres a certain mountain i have been looking at in france, it is called Chamonix (i think the full name is Chamonix Mont Blanc) i know what the last 2 words mean "mountain White" but what is Chamonix? and how do i say it? or do i say it exatcly as it looks? Char-mon-ix?
Ha. It's not a word, it's a place. It's a valley in Eastern France, north of Mt. Blanc. It's pronounced shah-moe-nee.



EDIT:
I am disappointed in only a three. My answer was correct and I don't understand why I have this rating. : ( ?????

Q: ... How d you get a guy to wanna kiis you??????????????????????????
This is a dumb question. It even looks dumb. I look at it and think "This is a stupid and stupid-looking question that looks as if it was written by a four-year-old." And I don't think that four-year-olds should even be interested in guys yet.

Buuutttt.... it's none of my business what you, Miss Four-Year-Old, is doing.

HOW TO GET A GUY TO WANT TO KISS YOU-
-Don't be a psycho.
-Have a brain in your head.
-Be really pretty.
-Know him. You can't randomly walk up to someone that you don't know and expect that he'll want to make out.

Once you guys know each other, and he knows that you're pretty, have a brain, and are not "out there", say to him (when you're alone) "I bet you're a really bad kisser." Then tell him that he "doesn't have the balls to kiss you". That is the "works every time" answer. That probably won't work for a long time relationship though. But that's not what you asked. So, yeah, I my main points are that you have to make him all kind of "got to prove myself" and also that this is a dumb question that you could find the answer to via http://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8




EDIT: Your feedback: ew jerk. Well, lovely, ew. You must be a mind-reader or something because that is exactly what I was thinking when I read your question. I know by being outspoken in my answer I was not exactly endearing myself to you, but what do you expect; I have no sympathy for stupid people and it was only instinctal of me to tear you apart for various misspellings, too many question marks, and a stupid question to begin with, with which I would've torn you apart anyway for even if you had perfect grammar.

Q: its a country song. by a guy(band)

the chorus is something like::

'' I can still feel you just as close as skin everynow and then..i can still feel you. i can still feel you. i can stilllll feeeeel youuu.''

title and artist will be great please!
( i already tried google and i cant find it )
Actually Google worked very well, as always. It's "I Can Still Feel You" by Collin Raye.

Q: i need a dress and leggings type of thing with flats and i dont know where i can get a proper dress for it , so could you please help me, just a link to the page of a store sight or something thankss:)
CASUAL
1. I love this dress. It is so comfortable, like everything at American Eagle.
http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp?catId=cat90104&productId=0392_9945 - Dress
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2955701?Category=&Search=True&SearchType=keywordsearch&keyword=tights+in+All+Categories&origin=searchresults - tights
http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp?catId=cat90114&productId=4411_7033 - flats
FORMAL
2. This is subtlely sexy:
http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp?catId=cat90104&productId=0394_9979 - Dress
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2954262?Category=&Search=True&SearchType=keywordsearch&keyword=tights+in+All+Categories&origin=searchresults - tights (the white actually is sheer against skin)
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=273427&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results - flats

Q: what kinds of games can a 12, 6, 4 ages old i think play (it is like they are old, then young, and then one in between) i need help asap i am going in a few hours and this is my FIRST time!!!!! help!!!
1. BOARD GAMES- There are actually some good board games that I still like; Monopoly, Clue, Sorry, games like that.

2. IMAGINATION GAMES (4 year old)- Like playing House, Dress Up, Princess, etc.

3. STORIES- This includes reading books, or if you don't have any books, you can be interactive and make up a story, then have each child continue it themself. Like you can start it off: "There once was a little boy named Larry. Larry was a very bad little boy and never did anything that his parents told him. One day, Larry was riding his bike down the road and stopped in the forest next to it. This was a big mistake because..." and let one kid continue it for a little bit, say 5 minutes and then let the next go on.

4. CRAFTS- You can bring a really huge piece of paper to the house and some finger paints and brushes. Then have all the kids paint a mural. When it's dry, you can even hang it with tape in their bedroom. (Always paint on newspaper.) And, if the 12-year-old is a girl, you can make cookies or muffins with her with that Betty Crocker stuff (so it's not too involved).

5. MOVIES- I suggest: "The Incredibles" (I love this movie and never get tired of it), "The Chronicles of Narnia", "Finding Nemo", "Annie", "Ice Age", "Spy Kids", "Flushed Away", "Shrek 2", etc. I actually loved watching movies when I was babysat when I was younger. I really still love some of the movies I saw when I was nine!

Q: has anybody read the four agreements ? it looks good and i want to read it, what are your opinions on the book ?
I think that it's a beautiful guide to achieve a life of freedom and happiness. Miguel Ruiz writes from his heart four lifestyle commitments, which can transform life into the realization of your own personal dream. I think that it's very practical and simple, and a definite must-have. The Toltec beliefs are ancient, but provide a wonderful instruction guide to attain true happiness.

P.S. This isn't a copied book review, even though it sounds like it, I know. : )

Happy New Year.

Q: thanks for the advice... it's like i'm really worried about this since we are not in a position to plan for her pregnancy. i've done this before my cum got out. but still my penis was wet with the lubrication liquid and i think a small amount was there in my hands also. she was in the mid of her cycle and i have not told her about this.is it required for her to do a pregnancy test? please revert back as i'm really in a confused state..i'm sorry to trouble you with this but your advice was really a breather for me...
Okay, well, sorry it took me so long to answer. I don't think so. If it really would make you feel safer and more at ease, then I say that you should, but I can't predict whether this would have made her pregnant or not. I don't think so, but like I said, I would suggest getting one if you really need to be that careful.

Happy New Year.

Q: My hair is pretty thin, really straight, and comes down about and inch below my shoulders. I'm so sick of how it's pin straight, and i can't curl to save my life. I've been thinking about getting a perm, just a loose-curl, wavy type perm, not like ringlets or anything. Should I wait till it's longer to get it permed? And do you think this would suit me, or work? Becuase i had a friend that told me not. Any advice would help..thanks!
DO NOT perm your hair. It will not make your hair any thicker. It will make it curlier temporarily, but please don't do it. I think that this guides is not only helpful, but will suit you entirely:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2148460_curl-hair-naturally.html - how to curl hair naturally
http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/12-9-2005-83576.asp - This won't make your hair thicker in reality, but trust me, it will make it LOOK thicker.

Q: do girls get more horny when they have their period?
Some, I suppose. I don't, but the increased level of hormones can cause a higher sense of sexual arousement. Don't assume that every girl you meet is going to though, because some do, and some don't.

Q: Where do i buy a dental dam..?
You should be able to purchase them at most drug stores, or you can get them from your local county health department.

Q: what was the name of the song played in season 9 season finale of "Friends" its the last part when joey kisses rachel... remember? I want to know so bad it didnt have words so i dont know.... please help me im gonna die if i dont know this!! lol well.. yeaah thanks again :D !
I assume you're the same person who asked the other question about the song at the end of season eight. Hello again. Well, the song at the end of season nine is "Untitled" by Interpol from their album "Turn on the Bright Lights". If you need songs from other Friends episodes, message me and I'd be happy to help.

Happy New Year.

Q: I'm 16 female. && I think I have a great body! That pine skinny look is out, and what I look like is in! Big boobs, nice stomach(a little baby fat) nice legs. But that thing is, I dont know how to really show it off. I'm 5'4, 5'5 with shoes, 148lbs, play sports, cheerleader, but I dont act like it. I wear hoodies, and jeans more then 95% of the time. Even tho I know my body looks good, I dont know how other people feel. My friends tell me all the time, that I have the best body they know, and they wish they had it. But whenever I wear like a hollister shirt(tight) I feel fat, bc when I sit I have that little baby fat. Im not sure what Im asking, but what do you guys think? && if you think I should start dressing up more, give me some ideas of what to wear?


Here are some messurements.
height-5'4-5'5
weight-145-150
pant size-6 or 7
shirts-M or L
bra-34-36D

&& if you want a picture of my body, Ill send one, only if you can really help me.. thanks! =D
You probably do have a nice looking body. My only advice on that is to watch your weight and possibly could use to lose a few pounds, only because your BMI of 25.4 (5"4, 148 lbs.) puts you in the overweight category these are the BMI categories:
Underweight- less than 18.5
Normal weight- 18.5-24.9
Overweight- 25-29.9
Obese- 30 or greater
There is nothing wrong with being curvy (but always respect those who aren't blessed with hourglass figures, whether A-line or pumpkin) but always be healthy.

Style tips:

1. A full miniskirt like this one: http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=skirts&product%5Fid=2042764542&Page=1
2. Colored jeans that accentuate curves like this pair: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&navAction=jump&id=13635537&search=true&color=46
3. A belted dress that makes your waist look uber tiny: 1&navActhttp://www.torrid.com/torrid/store/product.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302024200&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442165256&bmUID=1198863933712ion=jump&id=13917034&search=true&color=04
4. A cropped jacket that hits you at the waist: http://www.metroparkusa.com/fashion/women/item/2011/Heirloom-Slub-Fleece-Jacket


EDIT: I'm sorry that I did not take into account that you probably do have a lot of muscle. I simply calculated your BMI which shows that you're a tad overweight. Now, I'm no doctor, but I was only warning you those categories of BMI apply to EVERYONE. And to the person who answered after me, I don't especially care that the questioner was not asking for her BMI; I was just TRYING to give a helpful warning.

Q: i know what it is i think, but can someone give me examples of wordplay?
Examples of word play include puns, anagrams, brain teasers, crosswords, etc. Like this is an example of word play:
"Old kings never die; they just get throne away."

Some word play are just bad jokes. Here's some more examples:
http://www.badpuns.com/jokes.php?section=wordplay&pos=1&numitems=5

Hope that clears things up for you.

Q: I am going to Costa Rica with my family, and we still have not set out a schedule. I am more of the go-with-the-flow type, so I rarely plan activities in advance, regardless of the situation. This time around ,however, is a bit different. We still need to decide on which areas to see, where to stay, etc.

For anyone who is familiar with Costa Rica, either through traveling or living there, any information on the following is appreciated:

- Which parts of the country (cities, sites, etc.) do you recommend the most? We would love to just see nature, beaches, etc., and as much as possible, try to stay away from the crowds.

-What is the transportation like there? Which mode is preferred?

- What activities do you recommend? Although I don't want to pack our schedule too much (we would love to just relax too), I think it would still be great to experience some fun things too.

Thank you!
Here's like a ton of links I found in like three minutes on Google:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AutZb.Rr04WbvDLwkL4J7w4jzKIX;_ylv=3?qid=20070302130731AAeAvLd
http://costa-rica-guide.com/what.htm
http://www.visitcostarica.com/ict/paginas/home.asp?ididioma=2
http://www.tripadvisor.com/GoListOverview-g291982-o2-Costa_Rica.html
http://www.travelexcellence.com/what.htm
only search advicenators.com


Hope I helped. Have fun!

Q: i need a good work out plan. im 15/f. i want to do crunches, some weights, yoga, and some kindof work on the legs?
i just dont know how often to do each without hurting myself or over-doing it.

if anyone has a workout plan set out for themselves, then please feel free to share :D

and if anybody has suggestions on what plan i could be on then that'd be great. :D
I never liked to take time off to go do aerobics or anything like that. I personally like to have fun or at least get stuff done while exercising. This link is like the Bible of simple exercise for me. Chores and simple stuff DOES count as exercise! http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/phy_act.htm

Hope I helped.

Q: i need a job but am 15 years old and i cnt find no hiring at that age
where can i work
Depends where you live. Generally you could try getting a job...
1. Scooping ice cream at places like Cold Stone Creamery.
2. Bagging groceries at your local grocery store.
3. They hire 15-year-olds at Golden Spoon where I live.
4. Babysitting can be very profitable. Try putting up a flyer in a local store or bakery.

For most hiring jobs (not including babysitting) you need a note from your school counselor and your parents/guardians.

This link is also good. Look at the bottom-most answer: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuOkb2UH5ALpx_i6lu.ItfQjzKIX;_ylv=3?qid=20071026235535AAddBdz

Q: what do you know about comas?
they can last about a few days
and normaly you go back to normal right?

give me all the info you can on comas
please

& no like reallly hard stuff to understand

like i wana know if yu can get one from gettin in a car accident by hitting ur head on the windshield

its a health project i need to do.

PLEASE HELP
Basic definition: Profound state of unconsciousness where the patient cannot be awakened, fails to respond normally to pain or light, does not have sleep-wake cycles, and does not take voluntary actions.

A PATIENT in a coma does not always lie still. They may walk, talk and do other things that may seem voluntary but are not. One way to measure the severity of a coma is the GCS, or Glasgow Coma Scale, a neurological scale to record the consciousness of a person based on this chart: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow_Coma_Scale#Elements_of_the_scale

Most comas rarely last for more than 2 to 5 weeks. Outcomes of comas range from recovery to death. Some go into a vegative state where they are basically a vegetable. The outcome of comas depend on the cause, location, severity and extent of neurological damage. The most common cause for death out of comas is pneumonia, which can be contracted in patients who lie still for long periods of time.

If a patient's coma lasts longer than four months caused by brain damage, then their chance of recovery drops to less than 15%.

One way of recovery from comas is DBS, or deep-brain electrical stimulation where doctors place electrodes deep in the brain. This was used in a brain damaged man left in a coma-like state for six years where it successfully aroused basic functions of communication, movement and eating ability of a man with a traumatic brain injury, though his injuries left him in a minimally conscious state, as opposed to comatose state of zero conscious state.

Happy New Year.

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Happy 2008! My name is Dana for those of you who don't know, and I obviously love to give advice, because if I didn't, I wouldn't be here. I will pick at anyone who doesn't bother to capitalize their "I"'s or the beginnings of sentences. Proper grammar and spelling is very important to me. bcuz it Just loooks soooo sloppie when u type lyke this. So a word to the wise, and for the majority of you that it doesn't apply to, think about it, and watch yourself. Second of all, I will never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever write something that is not true. So therefore I am always right. So stand down and accept it. (Note: that also means that my "opinions" are actual facts. At least the ones I bother to write.)

Never ask me anything about how fat you are or love life. Cliched, I know, but I am heartless when it comes to the truth. If you don't know what to do with your cheating boyfriend that you still love, go ask someone else since I could not care less. Seriously.

Have a nice day!
Love,
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Favorite artist so far: Bob Marley
Favorite movie ever: "Breakfast at Tiffany's"
Favorite actress: Grace Kelly (as you can tell)
Favorite brand: Vineyard Vines (as you can tell)
Favorite song: "No Woman, No Cry"

WARNING:
My answers will be based on a preppy lifestyle. I am the clean, preppy sort, like the person who looks clean and classy and doesn't really notice anyone who isn't, regardless that some weirdos think that preppy people hate them. Also, if you wonder about the corrections on the answers I give, no worries; they're just simple corrections to those who don't know where to put a period, or that they have to capitalize the beginnings of sentences. Please don't be offended.

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