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I was babysitting my niece and nephew for my mom and my nephew tried to choke my niece so my niece pushed him off of her my nephew is 6 and my niece is 8 if that helps any.

Give the six year old a time out and explain to him what he did wrong, tell the parents when they get home about it and how you resolved it.

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what are some good party clubs in Atlanta that an 18 year old can get into

McDonalds PlayPlace.

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Okay, I am a band geek, forever and always, and a lot of controversy stirs up whenever I talk about how hard it is. People always say band isn't a sport but in a lot of ways we are more advanced than a sport, we practice everyday for 5 hours starting at 8 am going to 1.. in the SUMMER! We practice Tuesdays and Thursday's after school for 2 and a half hours, the beginning of that practice consists of yoga to get your muscles ready to march and some running to pump up your adrenaline AND NO water breaks! We have performances Fridays at football games and Saturdays for Cavalcades, cavalcade mornings, man oh man, we must arrive at 8 am, practice three hours then we go home until report time when we go back for more practice before we actually perform. At after school practices we must memorize music which are 2 pages long usually each band plays three songs, so that's 6 pages of music to memorize. We also must learn our sets, which is where we stand in the show and that's usually 20 sets a song so that's 60 different spots on the field we need to learn, and believe me each set isn't "okay you stand on the 50 yard line" it's "2.5 steps inside the front sideline hash and 3.75 steps outside side 2 35 yard line." It's confusing, plus you need to learn different routes to take so you don't run into other band members. We also need to learn the exact beat our horn goes up to the box and how long it needs to stay up or how long or short we need to halt. It gets hard at cavalcades because there is a judge in your face saying things into a recorder but you can't look him/her in the eyes then they will deduct points for not watching your drum major. If anyone thinks band isn't a sport or matter of factly, more than a sport than you're ridiculous. What's your take?

By your standards, walking around with heavy objects and memorizing plans is all that's required for a sport. So apparently working construction is now a sport. I'll be sure to alert the media.

Band is a not a sport. To continue proclaiming it is is to continue looking ridiculous.

EDIT:

Way to miss the point. Physical strain does not mean what you're doing is a sport. Nice try. Golf is a sport; there is little to no physical strain. Just suck it up and embrace the word hobby.

EDIT II:

Boo hoo, did the mean columnist answer your question honestly with an answer you didn't like? Poor baby. Where's your bottle?

EDIT III:

Yes, I will keep editing my answer, because I see how eaten up you are by simple logic crushing your ideas. I never said band wasn't difficult to do. Playing an instrument takes talent. Hooray. What you do is tiresome. Hooray. That doesn't make it a sport. Like I said before, why isn't working construction a sport?

EDIT: IV

Thanks for the two sweetheart, however these aren't your games. Your input has literally no impact on how a game will conclude (unless you're an idiot and running out on the field like during The Play...).

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what is this wildcat thing with football i hear all the time anymore?

It's an offensive formation that is used a lot in college but has now made the transition to pro football. Whether it will stick depends on what defenses cook up to deal with it. Basically, it involves directly snapping the ball to a player other than the quarterback.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildcat_formation

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My cousin wants to know what people think is the sexiest halloween costume to where on a girl obviously. Mostly I want to hear from guys but if girls want to weigh in I would be glad to hear it!

The invisible costume.

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Whats the easiest way for a girl to orgasm without a vibrator?

Detachable shower head.

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i heard that there are certain schools that require a head shot when you apply and they'll only let you in if you're like pretty enough or whatever... does anyone know if this is true and if so what schools are like this?

Occidental College.

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Where do cute people lurk? Outside of Europe, that is. I live in America. All the adorable people I know are European. So where can I find someone cute lurking? I guess cuteness is relative and depends on your taste, but any ideas/opinions?

Advicenators.

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is it true that when you put butter on your boobs, they grow bigger???????/???//??//?

No!!!!!!!!/!!!//!!//

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I know for a fact that Vampires are not supposed to be dating werewolves, but is it ok if the other is rogue? Would the person in charge of the colony/pack kill the two lovers? I would like your help as soon as possible. IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE IN VAMPIRES/WEREWOLVES DO NOT ANSWER!!!

Thanks

Hi I'm a vampire and this one time I was dating this werewolf and we were gonna get in trouble so before we got in troublez i sucked her blood oh shit but it tasted good anyway you cant soory!

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should i spell mii name:
Becca
Bekka
Becka
Beka
Beca
Bekca
Beki
Bekki
Or anything else?
my names is really rebecca but i've went by that for so long, im bored of it..
and suggestions??

Matt.

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i thick i am gey but i dont know how to tell my mom i am onlly 14

I don't understand why everyone thinks they know your sexuality better than you do. If you think you're gay, then you probably are gay. You don't need to tell your parents/family now... you should wait until you think you're ready to say it and they're ready to hear it.

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i get about 6 hours of sleep on every school night.

but during around 2nd or 3rd period of class, i start to get reallly really tired, and i lose focus. I actually fall asleep while the teacher is lecturing. And once i wake up, i feel like a zombie for the rest of the school day. This has been happening for a While now...

how do i stay awake? please dont give me an obvious answer....... what do i do????

Participate in class and holy shit you're awake.

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I know this isn't about sex but i didn't no what to put it under lol.

So I think Obama should have never became president
I think hi is an idiot.

So i want to know people who did vote for him why you did what were your reasons?
Cause if you think hes ganna pay for your bills and provide for you hes not.

I just wanna know everyones reason for why they voted for him or why you didn't vote for him.
Also a lot of people including me, Think he manly won cause he is black and i think if that is true witch i think it is i think thats wrong.
My resons are because I think racism is wrong and if people vote for him only because he's black just means your being racist. Now you might note be but your basing your decision on the color of his skin i and i think thats horriable.
I bet if he was a white man he would not of one or he wouldn't of one for the reasons he did.

PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS OVENSIVLY IM JUST SPREEDING MY OPINION ON WHAT I BELIEVIE AND I WANT TO KNOW WHAT PEOPLE BELIEVE OR THINK.

I don't think Obama is an idiot, but I do disagree with the fundamental idea of universal health care and the closing of Guantanamo Bay. I couldn't vote because I turned 18 after the election, but if I did, I wouldn't have voted for McCain or Obama. Your comment on whether or not Obama would have won the presidency if he was white is an interesting point that is unfortunately, probably true.

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Now that I am or anything, I swear I'm not that young, but I'm just curious :)

No. Anyone that says otherwise is wrong. The end.

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ok so like if u go out to eat and then you kiss your boyfriend right after, wouldnt the kiss like taste bad or something????

I don't understand where everyone gets this idea of a flavorful kiss. Kissing doesn't taste like anything. Obviously breath could be an issue, but if it's straight up kissing it won't be.

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For my AP government history class we have to write a short answer for this question: Compare two countries, unequal in size and population, with popular perceptions of power. (ex. Japan & Russia).

I dont want to know the answer to this, I just want to know what it means by popular perceptions of power. I have nooo clue, and this is due tomorrow :/

HELP ME PLEASEEE!!!!
THANK YOUUU!

Key word is perception, so I'd answer it in terms of what the the meaning of power is to the general population (the popular view.)

If I could choose two countries I'd choose Iran and Venezuela.

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Do any women in New Jersey over the age of 18 have the guts to kick me in the balls?

I bet $500 that no women have the guts to kick me in the nuts without feeling bad about it. The same day that happens is the same day I'll put on panties and dance to a Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, Katy Perry, or Pussycat Dolls song. That's how sure I am! You can pick out the song and panties, I don't care!

There's porn out there, for that fetish.

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for a 19 y/o and a 15 y/o to date?

ive already told them that its wrong (at least in my opinion) for them to "do stuff" with each other

but is it wrong for them to just date, if they dont take it further?

Yes.

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