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Does anyone know if there's a 3rd "I Know What You Did Last Summer?" Because, you know, in the 2nd one ("I Still Know What You Did Last Summer") at the end, when Julie is in Ray's apartment and she's on the bed, and the last thing you see is that Ben guy under her bed? I thought that since he was still alive, they made a 3rd one but I didn't see it at blockbuster. So does anyone know if they did?

There is a movie that was last scheduled to come out May 2006 called "I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer." I guess it got pushed back.

But, it doesn't seem to have a whole lot to do with the first two movies. Check out IMDb's page for it, and see what you think.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0469111/maindetails

Also, www.imdb.com is a great place to check any time you have a movie related question.

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is it true that if you wax all the time that eventually your hair will stop growing?

For a very few people, it can slightly slow or reduce hair growth.

That's only ever happened to one person I know, and it's a barely noticable difference. It just gives her a little extra time between waxing.

For the rest of us, there is no difference whatsoever.

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I strongly want to avoid college. So, I researched different degree programs and found that an associates degree is PERFECT for me, so don't try to convince me otherwise, please. Here are my questions:

1) In what area should I specialize in order to get the degree most quickly? I don't like history or social sciences at all (psycology/humanities=NO)
2) Are associates degrees easy and quick to obtain, or is that just what everyone thinks?
3) What good paying jobs are available for people with associate degrees? I already know that you can be a flight attendant, dental assistant, and therapist assistants, but what else is out there?

Thank you SO much. I want to get this degree out of the way really quickly, but not overwhelm myself with studying, you know? Thanks again.

Are you talking about Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), or a certificate? The answers vary depending on to which you are referring.

One normally completes an AA in order to go on to complete a higher degree (ie, a BA, which takes about four years). An AS takes about two years and sends you straight into the work force. A certificate usually takes less than a year and trains you for technical professions (AC repair, EMT, ect.) Now, to answer your questions.

1) Your best bet here is to talk to a college counselor. They can give you a test that will determine preferences and skills, which will help you decide which path to take.

2) An AS is fairly quick to obtain (2 years), but it's ease will depend on your skills and which degree you choose.

3) I started with Paralegal/Legal Assisting AS and then headed into law. But you can always just stay as a paralegal. Once again, your best bet is to write down all your questions and take them to a college counselor. It's free, and that's what they're there for.

I hope that helped!

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Well, I have this friend. He's not super close, but he is a good friend of mine. We have had a lot of talks about smoking pot when several of my friends started and I said "no one thinks it's a big deal anymore and I don't get it." He said "I still think it's a big deal and I think it's pointless and would never try because I would be too scared." Then, he showed up to my friend's party high and I don't get it. I thought he meant that and I haven't had the chance to talk to him yet. I'm really upset about it, and I don't know what to say to him. Does anyone have any idea how to deal with something like this? Like what to say to him?

[keep in mind we're only in 8th grade]
thanks soo much for any help I get !

I smoke some too. Then again, I have a job, a kid, a husband, and I have one more class until I graduate. At your current age, you're right to think that there could be a problem.

Since I don't know much about your friend, I'm in a terrible position to help. Try a crisis help line (211 in my area, look in your phone book) you can talk to them about your feelings and they can direct you how to find help for your friend.

Also, crisis help lines are confidential and free. I use them for all my little problems and they are always friendly, helpful, and never judgmental.

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ok, i have this wierd way of walking up and down the stairs, where i always need something like a handrail, and i always go up or down with only my right foot first, and place my left at the same one my right ones at. I am trying to walk normally w/ out a handrail, but i dont have good balance, how can i make better balance? Also, if it helps, I have lower depth perception than normal.

First, holding the handrail is not a bad thing. The handrail is there so that you can be safe. Continue to hold the handrail, especially is your depth perception is a little off. Even if your balance is perfect, your depth perception can still throw you down the stairs...I speak from experience. :-)

Second, your balance can be improved simply by building your muscles throughout your body. Yoga is an excellent excercize that builds balance, strength, and coordination. Focus on the strength of your legs, since stronger leg muscles will give you the confidence to step just one foot on a stair. You might also try sitting on one of those balance discs whenever you're at the computer.

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is it true drinking a lot of milk will help your boobs grow?

im not sure; somebody started spreading a rumor about it in my school, thats all.

Milk does many good things for you, but it doesn't make your boobs grow. The size of your breasts is determined by genetics, and for some people it's affected by body fat.

If you're really concerned about it, there are many cute bras in all price ranges that really do make your boobs look bigger. Likewise, if you build up your pecs just a little bit, it won't make your boobs any bigger but it tends to make them stand out a little more.

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is it possible to request your w-2 if you have misplaced it? if so, how?

Your best bet is to contact your employer. Once it's been sent to you, it's your responsibility to cover the cost of the new W2, but I it's only about $10. When my husband's W-2 was sent to the wrong address (he'd moved since working for that employer) we went to www.getmyw2.com and paid $10 to have it sent via e-mail, though they'll also send it through snail mail. Call your employer first, since they may have a service that allows you to get a new W2 for free.

I hope that helped!

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I'm 16/f, I'll be getting my license in 3 months, I really need my own car, I have 1500 dollars saved in the bank from me working my butt off for a year. I work at coldstone creamery making 6bucks/hour, my parents won't help me buy a car because of their financial problems. My dad said theres no way in hell I can get a reliable, safe, dependable car for 1500, he said I need at least like, 4500, and im like, really discouraged. I just want to know from anyone who was in my situation, how much money should I save up to get a decent car, cause my dad wont let me get a crappy one. Or can I get a nice one for the amount I have? hmm...

You probably will not be able to get a decent car for $1500. In addition to the price of the car, don't forget about those pesky tax, tag, and title. Because of those charges, the actual price of the car would be more like between $750 - $1000. And remember the insurance premium, if you're parents are going to have you pay that as well.

I wouldn't even consider buying a car without at least $5000 in the bank. It couldn't hurt to start looking now, but remember to take everything you look at in your current price range with a big grain of salt.

From personal experience, the cheapest car that I ever bought that has been safe, reliable, and dependable and that has only been to the shop 3 times in 4 years, I paid $6100 for.

Feel free to contact me if you would like any more help.

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I've always been the type to worry about STDs but I went a little far with my boyfriend and we have preformed oral on each other. Even though I might have the chance of already having caught something is it ok for me to ask him to be tested? Where might he get tested?

It's definately not too late to ask him to get tested. Have it done for sure before you go any farther, though. There should be a health department in your area, you might find it in the phone book (in the blue pages if your book has them) or by asking around or calling the operator. Most health departments work on a sliding fee scale, so it could be very free or cheap, especially if you or your boyfriend doesn't work or only part time.

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15/M (Freshman)
I don't really know if I want to finish school... I mean, I sort of lost all desire to finish school, I've had my heart broken this year & after that... it just seems like school isn't important anymore... I mean, I started failing... & I'm just not careing & just letting it keep going...
so, I think I want to do homeschooling next year, can anyone give me any advice on how to do homeschooling on the computer? & I'd like to graduate a year early, is that possible?

thank you so much

If you've really lost interest in school then homeschooling might be a good idea. However, you really have to make yourself do the work. It's much more self-motivated than regular high school.

Graduating a year early is definately possible. It takes a lot of extra work, but I think it's worth it. You might also want to talk to school counselors and your parents about getting your GED and starting college early (if you're college-bound).

Your best source of information will be your local homeschool group. They should have a number in the phone book where you can call and get information. Also try to Google homeschooling and see what information you can find. There are many programs to choose from. My favorite was Abeca video homeschool. But the choice is really individual, so you'll need to talk to your parents and possibly counselors at your current school to make sure that you understand all of your options.

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I was just wondering if it's possible to loose a pound a day? If so, how? Thanks.

First off, it is pretty unhealthy to lose weight that quickly. The safe rate is considered a max of 2 pounds a week, but you're safest at 1 pound a week.

Also, losing weight that quickly depends a bit on your weight to start with. A very skinny person won't lose a pound a day because there is just not that much to lose.

The only way I ever lost a pound a day was on the South Beach Diet, right after my baby was born. I lost over 40 pounds in one month, and I got incredibly sick.

So, yes it is sometimes possible, but you really don't want to do it.

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I was at work the other day and this creep came up to me while i was pricing clothes for the boxing day sale. He knew me back from when I used to volunteer at the local food bank. He came up to me and demanded I give him my phone number. He got angry because I wouldnt, and then said in a mean voice "just put your little pen in your little hand and write your number down on your piece of paper and give it to me". The nerve!! I tried not to get angry and told him how busy I was. He finally left.
So my question was is this sexual harrassment?

Very rude and annoying? Yes. Sexual harassment? No.

You should talk to the person in charge where you work and inform them of the situation as soon as possible. They might ban him from the store, or at least let him know that he is not welcome.

If he comes back with a similar attitude, you might have grounds for a restraining order. If he approaches you, just walk away from him and head towards either security or someone in charge. He'll probably go away, and if he doesn't, you'll at least have someone to witness the behavior.

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okay sometimes i have these blackouts i guess you could say there not to bad like passout i just see nothing but black its only for a sec. tho im not sure what it is tho they scare me sometimes cuz ill just be walking and it just gos black and im only 14 so im not sure what it is can anyone help me?

I have something similar. When I stand up, and sometimes when I'm crouching, running, or just walking around, my vision blacks out. I also sometimes get a little dizzy or disoriented. I found out that it's because I have low blood sugar.

However, your problem may be caused by something completely different. To be on the safe side, you really should go see a doctor. It might not cause you too much trouble now, but it may get worse. Or you might black out at a crucial moment, like walking down or flight of stairs, or in traffic when you start driving.

I would at least get it checked out, just to be sure.

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What does "When In Rome..." supposed to mean??

From wikipedia.org:

"The phrase "When in Rome" is associated with the proverb "When in Rome, do as the Romans do" which is used to advise people to adapt to the culture of places that they visit."

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i'm a junior and guy. my friends usually like to have parties or get togethers, and i usually can't go because something comes up or i have other plans. with this group of friends, they are good guys, generally stay out of trouble, but the one day i couldn't go, i decided not to because i had to work on a project. the next day i heard one of the guys was rushed into a hospital because he was drinking too much. i dont like drinking, never have, and would like not to. so if they do invite me to a get together, should i just decline? i don't want to be left out of the loop, but personally i don't like drinking, don't really mind if others do though. what should i do...avoid it completely? will rate

If you don't mind hanging out while they drink, and you can stick to your morals, then go ahead and go! You can still have fun with them without drinking yourself.

My friends throw a lot of parties, and I love to go. But there is always ecstacy there. I go anyways, and I have an awesome time staying sober watching them roll. They've actually come to respect me for it. They've come to trust the fact that I stay sober so much that I'm now their sitter to make sure they stay safe.

If I were you, I would try it out once. Go hang out, and see if you can have fun with them without drinking. If they won't pressure you, and you are still enjoying yourself, then by all means keep hanging out. If it doesn't work out, you at least know that you aren't missing anything.

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this is my second computer that i have and my dad will not buy me another. okay so heres the deal. my computer probably has spyware and i dont know how to get rid of it. i have ad-aware SE and i use it ALL the time but yet it still doesnt get the junk away. im getting scared cause i dont want to lose computer. does anyone no what i can do to have my computer work better and that i dont have a messed up internet?

ill rate high if you truly help me

I use Spy Sweeper, but it's not free. It does work better than any of the free ones that you can get though. You also might want to clean up your computer a little bit. If you haven't done that yet, here's how.

Open My Computer, right click on C drive, and click Properties. Click on the Tools tab. Use error checking and defragmentation.

Click Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then disk cleanup.

After that, run the most thorough virus scan that you can, followed by Spy Sweeper.

That should help a lot if you've never done it before, and it'll help a little even if you have. If you need more details, send me a message and I'll walk you through it.

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I moved away from my hometown in 5th grade, now im in 8th and i want to get ahold of some friends that i left behind. i have a myspace account and i tried that but theres just to many ppl. uhh is there any other way i can get ahold of some long lost buddys?

Have you tried classmates.com? My husband has an account there, and hes found several of his friends from high school. I think it might be worth a look, at least.

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okay well my mom just bought crest white strips and i was wondering do they work better on dirty or clean teeth? my mom said she heard they work better on dirty but i wasnt sure

Actually, it says in the directions. It says something like "Do not use immediately after brushing" or something like that. I use white strips right before I brush for two reasons. One, they work better when your teeth aren't squeaky clean. And two, it gives me a chance to get that funky gooey feeling off of my teeth afterwards.

I hope that helped!

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Okay well every year around this time of year (December, winter time...) I ALAWYS get sick and I mean sick to my stomach. It's usually the only time of the year I get this sick. Anyway that's not really the point. I was wondering is there anything I can do right now. Lately it's just been dry heeves (sp?) I mean I've thrown up once since about 8-8:15 which was about 8:45 and that's only because I didn't care, I was really thirsty so I drank some Ginger Ale right after throwing up. But is there any thing I can eat or drink that shouldn't upset my stomach too much, and right now it's about 10 minutes to 9 and the last time I threw up was 8:45 because I drank something but technically not including the dry heeves which every once in a while left me with a little bit of regurgitation, was like 7:30. 7:45.

Yeah so just how long should I wait and what type of foods or beverages would be best to have. I'll just go with it's been about 15 minutes since I last threw up... thanks, sorry it's gross.

My husband was in the hospital a few months ago with a stomach virus, and the doctor told him that the best thing was the BRAT diet until he felt completely better.

Bananas
Rice
Applesauce
Toast

My husband found that the applesauce and toast helped the best. The doctor also said to drink water and gatorade to stay hydrated.

I hope you feel better.

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what is the best food to use to help your cat loose weight...thanx...i will rate high for good answer....♥

I used Science Diet dry food for my fat cat, and I started feeding him only once a day. A veterinarian would be able to help you pick the best food for your cat to lose weight, especially if it is a kitten or elderly cat.

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