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I did not write the book of love,
and I do not claim to be full of wisdom.

I sure do make mistakes,
but I live and learn!

I try to let no one come to me,
without leaving happier. [:



"Exert your talents,
and distinguish yourself.
Don't even think about
retiring from the World,
until the World will be
sorry that you retire!"



advice

♥[?]♥ Which of the pulley systems has the highest efficiency percentage and why? Like, out of the three different pully systems which one has the highest efficiency percentage and why. I've been trying to figue out the question for a while, but I can't. I've tried the internet and other sources, but I haven't really found anything, so I was wondering if any of you guys could help me if you know the answer. Thanks!
Okay, I haven't a clue. I see that no one else has offered up any help, so I figured I would try. I searched Google and AskJeeves trying to dig up whatever information I possibly could. And to be honest, I'm not sure if these websites even relate to the topic at hand. I just noticed all of the keywords matched up, so I figured they might have something to do with each other. At any rate, looking the following websites over couldn't hurt:
- http://www.technologystudent.com/gears1/pulley9.htm
- http://www.bacharach-training.com/norm/electric.htm
- http://pffc-online.com/technical_reports/paper_rolling_along/


Again: no idea if those even relate, but.. I tried. =/

♥[?]♥ okay so i have really bad knees from playing sports and ive had 3 knee surgeries to date..( 2 on my right and 1 on my left) and i cannot seem to get rid of the scars... i hate these scars and they are so ugly any ideas on how to get rid of them?


mucho love
I suggest Merderma:
http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/cvs/gateway/detail?prodid=313914&previousURI=/CVSApp/cvs/gateway/search?ActiveCat=499^Query=merderma

♥[?]♥ Okay .... well a while ago i cut myself on the top of my wrist and now i have thid huge scar on my wrist.. what can i do to get rid of this scar?!?!?! Give me the BEST one you have that i can buy at like CVS becayuse i will have to get the stuff on my own
I suggest Merderma:
http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/cvs/gateway/detail?prodid=313914&previousURI=/CVSApp/cvs/gateway/search?ActiveCat=499^Query=merderma

♥[?]♥ Is it underweight for a 5"2 13-year-old girl to be 87 lbs?
"You are emaciated. Consult your doctor or dietitian!", is what you would see if you went to http://www.am-i-fat.com and clicked on "Am I Fat?". You would see that (according to http://www.am-i-fat.com) your BMI (Body Mass Indicator, which is the percentage of your body that is made up of fat) reads 16%.


If you didn't know, "emaciated" means "wasting away". To answer your question directly, you are not overweight. You are underweight. The website is telling you to pack on some pounds, before you plummet too far down the hill.


For some tips of motivation and getting on track to a healthy weight gain, I'm suggesting the following websites to you:
- http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/weight/gaining.htm
- http://davedraper.com/gain-weight.html

♥[?]♥ ive been really scared latey about this problem going on with me ear. You see, i sleep on my side so my head is always tilted in one direction. for a few years its been feeling like sosmething moving in there, and when i turn over it goes the other way (even though i know the ears arent connected). Its really incomfortable. and a few years ago something actually came out. It was clear and hard and i was too ignorrant t worry or tell anyone, but know i am. I'm really worried and i feel like im going deaf or something?! what could this be?
I know this probably isn't what you're wanting to hear, but I thoroughly recommend seeking a medical opinion on this one. If this has been going on for a few years now, I'm very surprised you haven't already done that. Unfortunately, I am not a doctor, and I can not diagnose you. But since you're making this out to seem like it's an everyday occurrance, I suggest setting up some type of appoitment as soon as possible. (=

♥[?]♥ I have a really bad cramp right now. I've already taken medicine and it hasn't gone away. I can barly stand up for more then 30 seconds because I have such a bad cramp. My flow is also pretty heavy right now, is this making it worse?
What are something I can do to realive the pain? Please help me!
You have many options here: It's well known that regular physical activity helps reduce the cramping in some women, so there's an idea. You could also try taking a warm bath and using aromatherapy. Applying a heating pad on your lower abdomen or back should do wonders. If you don't have a heating pad, you can make one by simply filling a sock with rice and heating it in the microwave for a few minutes [must sound silly, but if the cramps get bad enough, it just might be worth it]. Also, many women start taking pills around the clock from the time their cycle starts, until it ends. Any pain killer will do, but I reccommend Ibuprofen, Extra Strength Advil or Midol -- it's also best to take medication will a meal, that way the risk of stomach discomfort is slimmed. [:

♥[?]♥ for girls- when ever i get my period i am fine during the day - my pads NEVER leak. however, when i go to bed, they very often do. it seems as though the pad just doesn't protect the back of my underwear for some reason...but only when i lie down! how can i prvent this...i have the kind of pads with wings, so i can't put it much farther back, can i? i know there are longer pads made, but is there anything i can do to prevent leaks for now with the pads i have? (i have tampons too, but isn't sleeping with them in too long of a itme period to keep the same one in?) anyways, what can i do? thanks!
I would say you're best if you just use two pads, extending the entire length of your.. 'bottomage', if ya know what I mean.

♥[?]♥ My breasts began to get bigger around May. I went from 22 A to a 28C in around a month. Now I have little purplish reddish lines on them. They look like little scratch marks leading from the nipple out on. I have the 3 marks on each breast. The 3 scratch marks are on one side of the nipple. What are these? Are they just stretch marks or something, will they go away ???
Those sound like the everyday stretch marks to me, yes. They never disappear completely; they lighten though. And yes, there are some products that promise to lessen the visibility of stretch marks. There is a product called Strivectin, HOWEVER, it is VERY expensive, we're talking $115.00+. You can find more information about that at:
http://www.skinstore.com/store/category.asp?catID=1621 But if you're looking for something a bit LESS pricey, try Coco Butter Cream, which can be purchased at stores like Walgreens, Walmart and so on for under $3-7.00, depending on the size of the bottle.

♥[?]♥ This is definetely not the greatest of questions..Here I go, Im a guy, and for whatever reason Im always extremely horny, I could just have finished having sex, 10 minutes later i need some more, Im pretty sure this is normal, but just in case there is something wrong with me, i figured I would ask. Also ladies, is this something positive, negative, or does it even matter when looking for potential bf material?
Hey hey now, I like a man that can keep up! ;)

♥[?]♥ im lesbian,but i dont know how to tell all my family.
I think you'd find some pretty good websites, had you tried to Google this:
only search advicenators.com

♥[?]♥ This isent really a question, its more of a statement..Im from Canada, and over here we dont use AOL, which would explain why i dident know what aim was.
Back to my question..it doesnt matter to me, but I was just wondering why some people in here laugh at people when giving answers, I thought this was an advice colum.
So whats the deal with that, i personally dont care, however some people might take offence to it.
Not too many of these questions are humorous. Hardly any that I've seen, really. I guess some people say "LOL" when they think they're being silly. Most of the time they're really just being dumb.. :)

♥[?]♥ ok im 60 years old someone in my office is 61 and i think he is a hunk. should i ask him to dinner or not?
If you believe he is a catch, go for it. ;)

♥[?]♥ ok so i just dyed my hair fuschia and i was rinsing it in the tub and when i got out i saw that the bottom had turned pink.. does anyone have any recommendations on how to remove the pink stain??
I'd suggest scouring powder. Or if you don't have that on hand, try baking soda. :]

♥[?]♥ Hey advicenators!
I have exams all this week (ugh) and for some of my classes, we are allowed to use both sides of a 3x5 notecard. I have a really bad memory & I'd like to take advantage of every millimeter on the notecard! So, I need to know which way is better to write...up & down, sideways, folding it in 6 then writting? Help me please! I really want to do good on these! thanks!
If you have a printer you could try typing all of your info in an extremely small font and gluing it to the notecards. Either way, I think you should write on the card this way: http://emeld.org/school/classroom/images/shuttle.gif

♥[?]♥ What is a Godmother/Godfather?
Example: When your friend has a baby and wants you to be the Godmother.
Thanks in advance!
If something happens to your guardian/mother, the Godmother/Godfather are next in line to take care of you.

♥[?]♥ does anyone know any good sites on the history of vampires?
Your search will be endless if you tried seeking this on Google:
only search advicenators.com

♥[?]♥ im a girl 14 in 8th grade and im 215 pounds and 5"8 and im ugly wht should i do i have and ab lounger but i can resist junk food i always try to go on a diet is they're any way for me to stop craving fat food because i relly wanna be pretty for my semi formal and summer 2006
You don't neccessarily have to give up all of your favorite foods. You just have to eat appropriate sized servings in moderation. That being said, you also need to establish some selfcontrol. Just take it easy on all of the extremely unhealthy foods, such as cake products, white bread [substitute it with wheat], soda, ice cream, and chips. Yes, these foods may be delicious, but they're not suitable for every day consumption. And they're most certainly not the key to weight loss. Cut back on [if not eliminate them all together], for two weeks. Challenge yourself. Prove to yourself that you CAN do this. So, accomplish a two week stand off with the sugar, and then go celebrate one night with an ice cream sundae - just keep it at an acceptable size! It's okay to treat yourself, that's exactly what you need; a system. Let this be your plan of attack!! You CAN do this.


But as you probably already know, it's best to eat several small portions a day; but this does not mean to "starve" yourself. Say, have an apple and a piece of cheese, two hours later have a few crakers, and an hour later have one piece of wheat toast, and so on and so forth, ya know??? And those are just some snack ideas. When it comes to solid meals, you don't really have to cut out much. Just take in moderation. Little intakes of food like that gives your body time to digest it properly. You see how that's better than eating one or two huge meals a day?? Because then it would take too long to catch up, and your body will not be able to burn the calories quickly enough; so it just quits, adding body fat.


You can find lists of healthy foods at:
-- http://www.fit4free.org/healthy%20foods%20list.htm
-- http://www.whfoods.com/foodstoc.php
-- http://bellaonline.com/articles/art1862.asp


Of course you must realize that weight loss takes time. I can't really say how long it will take; I suppose that differs from person to person. It really just depends on how much weight you're looking to shed. I'd say you could lose 10 to 20 pounds within the first month; that's very possible [seeing as how a good portion of that 10-20 pounds will be water weight].


You just have to stay committed, and strive to keep up the drive. Some tips: just try to keep yourself busy, and sleep as often as possible. Those things keep your mind off of food.


Sure it seems like you're giving up so much, but think about what you will be gaining if you feel better about yourself! That's the best damned grand prize you'll ever find! (=



And important thing to remember is that diet and exercise go hand-in-hand. Both are equally important, and you will most certainly not see the results you would if you do both of them, over one of them.


That being said, you can find lists of healthy foods at:
- http://www.fit4free.org/healthy%20foods%20list.htm
- http://www.whfoods.com/foodstoc.php
- http://bellaonline.com/articles/art1862.asp


But I see you're talking about your ad lounger, and that's a great start. So, as far as an exercise routine goes, a few good activities that can simply assist in porportioning the body in it's entirety would be anything that gets the blood circulation goin', such as: jogging, jumping jacks, jumping rope, walking, and bicycle riding. Another thing, if you have access to a heated pool, water aerobics work like a charm!!


Also, I've never done yoga or pilates, personally, but people swear by them. So, I think that's worth a shot. If you're interested in that, check out:
- http://www.prevention.com/article/0,5778,s1-2-87-1-2122-1,00.html


To tone your triceps (I do this one and it performs miracles, by the way!):
- http://www.akard.com/tone_the_triceps.htm


If you'd like to target your stomach specifically, crunches would assist in that. For directions on how to do a proper crunch, check out:
- http://www.rnews.com/print.cfm?id=16787
- http://www.ehow.com/tips_3191.html


And here is something I'm sure will spark your interest. This website has a list activities, and the numerical amount of calories they will burn:
- http://www.nutristrategy.com/activitylist.htm


The thing to remember is that losing weight and then maintaining a steady weight takes time and effort. You just have to stay committed, and strive to keep up the drive. It's all in the mind, it really is! (=

♥[?]♥ What can I follow as a day-to-day diet to lose weight the healthy way? 15/f
Your results should be limitless if you try searching Google for this:
only search advicenators.com

♥[?]♥ Anyone know some songs or quotes about death? And not inspirational quotes or lyrics, just about missing them and still wanting them here. Thanks
Here's a few websites containing the death qoutes you requested:
- http://quotes.prolix.nu/Death/
- http://en.thinkexist.com/quotations/death_and_dying/
- http://quotations.about.com/cs/inspirationquotes/a/Death2.htm


You could also search:
- http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=xx____qu0tezz
- http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=x_emo_quotes_x
- http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=quotes_4_yeew
- http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=flip_x_flop_quotesz
- http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=SiMpLe_SwEeTqUoTeS
- http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=love_quotzx3
- http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=SO_CUTE_CWOTES
- http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=AwesomeQuotesx
- http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/popular.html

♥[?]♥ http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=19927772
they have a backround with hearts made by psp 7
does anyone know how to make those hearts?
We can't see their background, because we are not added to their "Friends" list. That MySpace is private, so unless someone is buddies with them, no one here can help you. If you feel there's some way you can show me over AIM, feel free to get ahold of me. (=


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