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Q: how do i know the songs that are played on the hills? coz i wanna know the soundtracks coz i like them but i dont know the title and the artists :(


any sites? I tried google but i cant find it still

:(
http://www.tunefind.com/show/The+Hills

The site updates every time a new episode comes out. You can click on the artist to hear a sample from the iTunes Store.

Q: i was just wondering if there was a study saying how many callories you would burn if you were hot or cold. if there is, which would make you burn more?
Well, when you're hot, you sweat more often, so you are losing water weight, but in cold weather, because the het generated by the body gets absorbed more in cold climate, hence more heat is generated and more calories are burnt. None is really permanent though. You can't like lose a substantial amount of weight sitting in the cold. So you do burn more calories in cold weather (I can't tell you how many since I would imagine it varies greatly.) I don't know if there's a study for it, but I would think maybe since studies are often done just to prove something we already know. : )

Q: I have a song on my iTUNES that won't sync on my iPOD..But everything else is working fine..And it plays fine on it..It just won't show up on my iPOD? I know I still have some space.
It could very likely be that it's not on a playlist. If it's not on a playlist that is synced onto your iPod, then it won't be on there. If it still doesn't work, I suggest you tell iTunes that you want to manually manage your music. To do this:
1. Connect your iPod and open up iTunes.
2. From the Library drag and drop the song(s) onto the iPod icon.

It also may not be iPod compatible format. Did you get it somewhere besides iTunes? You may have to 1. Burn them onto a CD and import them. (Protected files.) or 2. Convert them to MP3 format. (Unprotected files.)

Hope that helps!

Q: I am thinking of purchasing a new car...well, not quite new.
I am talking about Cadillac Fleetwood from the 50s, or a Stingray or even a Duesenberg (Probably the Deusenberg).

Probably replica.What should I look for? Is it better if its made out of steel, or fiber glass?

Also, I am European and I dont know about the Cubic Intches used, I know cubic centimeters, so how much is a 350 engine or a 450 engine (commonly used in a Duesenberg Replica?)

Is there some kind of hot rod dealer in Europe?

Thank you in advanced.
I actually have no idea about cars, but I did my best and found a lot of great links that answer your questions:
1. http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/techarticles/custom_hot_rod_body_fiberglass_steel/index.html
2. I THINK 450 is better, since I read in some vintage car ads that the car had a 350 engine, but could be replaced with a 450. I think this one http://www.factoryfive.com/table/engines/ford347.html and http://www.exxonmobil.com/Canada-English/Marine/PDS/IOCAENMRNEMMobilgard_450_NC.asp will help you.
3. I don't know (I live in America), but here's a site that might help ya: http://www.hotrodsforsale.com/index.htm

Q: What the HECK is the theme of this book? We have to do an oral report on a book, and I chose this one-and we have to think of a theme. I know that every book has a theme, but seriously - wtf is the theme of this book??!
Wikipedia- "...the ongoing theme is that Casanova wears a mask to symbolize his mood."

BookRags- "Contemporary society and modern man's sexual urges."

Here's two links from BookRags:
http://www.bookrags.com/studyguide-kiss-the-girls/themes.html
-Complete summary of the theme of the book.
http://www.bookrags.com/Kiss_the_Girls
-Amazing study guide from quotes to chapter summaries.

Q: how do you curve your cravings?
i can never do it and i end up bingeing and stuff thats not good.

any advice would be awesome thanks :D
-Drink water. A lot of times when you feel like snacking, you are just thirsty.
-Eat a lot of small meals. That means eating small meals about every three hours.
-Cravings come a lot of times from boredom. Get out there and do something! Go swimming or biking! You'll be occupied and burn calories.
-If your craving doesn't go away in about 15 minutes, it probably means your hungry. Satisfy it with a healthy snack, like peanut butter and celery or granola.
-Stock up your fridge with healthy snacks. That way there will be nothing bad for you to crave. Pack some snacks when leaving home so you don't give into temptations of hot dogs and other unhealthy foods outside your home.
-Get your blood sugar levels tested by a healthcare professional. Some cravings come from an imbalance that when satisfied with bad foods, can cause damage and more severe cravings.

TIPS:
1. Adding daily supplements can help curb cravings if your body needs additional vitamins/minerals.
2. Pick foods that are natural, not that processed junk. (Foods in cans, plastic packaging, and have high fructose corn syrup. Shopping at local markets or natural grocery stores can help, since a lot of foods contain high fructose corn syrup.)

Q: is there any motivation songs that i could listen to while im running? in gym we always have to do big runs and i want to listen to some music that will keep me going along the way.
Thanks:)
"Eye of the Tiger" - Survivor
"Start Me Up" - Rolling Stones
"Gonna Make You Sweat" - C&C Music Factory
"I Want Candy" - Bow Wow Wow
"Don't Phunk With My Heart" - Black-eyed Peas
"Walk This Way" - Aerosmith
"Crazy In Love" - Beyonce
"So What'cha Want" - Beastie Boys
"We Will Rock You" - Queen
"Fighter" - Christina Aguilera
"Stronger" - Britney Spears
"Work That" - Mary J. Blige

Hope that helps!

Q: This question might be for the search-pro that happens to be extremely bored!

I'm trying to find information on laws reguarding using a blacksmithing forge in Tennessee. My search has been difficult due to the fact that there is a city in Tennessee named "Pigeon Forge". I've tried searching on Google using the keywords "Tennessee fire laws forge -pigeon", but haven't come up with anything.

Can anyone out there help?
I think that this link is pretty accurate and will help you a lot:
http://www.anvilfire.com/FAQs/

It doesn't give specific info on Tennessee, but general laws... just go down the list to laws.

Q: ok so i broke my computer which had all my music on itunes. this is my problem i go a new computer and i dont have any music on it. my ipod has all the music from my old computer. i want to add more music to it using the new comp without itune deleting the songs i already have on my ipod and replacing them with the ones a want to add. is it possible to add more music to my ipod using a different computer and itunes not deleting the music i aldeady have on the ipod?
When it asks you whether you want to sync, click cancel that and you still will be able to see your iPod on the screen. Tell iTunes that you want to manually manage your music and then move the songs by dragging and dropping them into your iPod (alternative to syncing the music onto it). When you want to get songs off your iPod and onto your iTunes, use a program such as iGadget or Anapod Manager to transfer them. Here's a link for a program that will help you get the songs onto your iTunes from the iPod: http://www.ipodtocomputer.net/

Q: who is my soulmate
Well, no one besides yourself can tell you who your soulmate is. Your soulmate is someone who you have a deep and natural affinity with, as a basic meaning. There are many definitions for soulmate:
Soul lovers: someone you love, and would do anything for, and someone who loves you, and would do anything for you. And in that love, nothing is required for either person, because everything is already given. You love them more than anything in the world and could not live without them.
Soul brother/sister: someone belonging in the same soul group as you and therefore having an unusually strong bond and likeness to you
Spiritual and religious: concepts of reincarnation and karma. Soulmates have spent many previous lifetimes together
Twin flame soulmate: A popular romantic belief that there is only one true soulmate.
Balance partners and messengers: The people you meet along the way who help you create balance in your life.
Scientific soulmate: If a relationship can be quantified, and scored according to an internal happiness scale. A scientific soulmate is the person with whom you are the absolute happiest. You would therefore be less happy with any other person in existence.

If you believe in that stuff, you just sort of know when you meet your soulmate. You don't expect it, but when it happens, it happens unannounced, but you just know it.

Good luck!

Q: but how do you use limewire?
1. Go to limewire.com.
2. Download the basic package for free, or the premium package for a fee, like $19.95 per month or something like that.
3. When opening the window after you've downloaded it, go to connections tab, and make sure you have at least three outgoing ultra peers. (If you don't know the term ultra peers, go to the FAQ on their site.)
4. If you don't have connections, go to file, then check to see that "connected" is checked. If it is checked and you still have no connection, click disconnect, then connect again. Connections should appear on the screen.
5. You can then go and search for whatever you like (photos, programs, video & audio) on the search tab. Refine you search by limiting it to a certain category.
6. Note: LimeWire is completely legal. But if you download a copyrighted program that would normally cost you, it is no longer legal. However, you have no worries with the law over downloading music or such. : )

Q: like everyone in my skool has a "Regular CarharttĀ® Quilted Flannel Lined Sandstone Active Jacket" i love how the jacket fits adn looks on me but im not a fan of the price its like $80-$100 is there any off brands that look like a carharrt jacket but with a cheaper price?!?
Amazon has them for $60 to $80 for new:
http://www.amazon.com/Carhartt-Sandstone-Active-Jacket-S-Moss/dp/B0000WL06Q/ref=pd_bbs_11?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1197670663&sr=8-11

Q: What should I add/change/remove here: www.freewebs.com/bt4t

I want to make my website better; in the process of moving it to paid hosting; want to make it look more appealing, energetic, enticing, and eye-catching, if possible.

I'm not a real big fan of Freewebs; my new site is www.velociteen.com; lots of kinks to be worked out on that new site, however.

Any ideas?
-Different layout. It has a hospital-generic look going on right now. Try something bolder.
-Give examples of how your site works. I want to say to do that thing where you have letters and stuff, but that's not quite it... I hope you know what I mean.
-Make the whole thing sort of sleeker and more stream-lined. Right now it looks kind of chunky and cheap.
-Make the titles bigger and more eye-catching.
-Get rid of the made-by-Mariah thing at the bottom. It looks unprofessional.
-Put the "Important Links" column at the bottom.
-Put a sleeker counter at the bottom. It looks sort of clubbish right now.
-I actually like the layout on the velociteen.com, but I think you should put the information in the freewebs.com link on there, and the donation info at the bottom.

Hope that helps!


EDIT:

I meant like those letters from people that tell about their experience with it.

Q: 15/f
I'm looking for a pea coat. I have tried Macy's and American Eagle but neither really worked. Nothing is really set in my mind at this point but I am just wondering what you would recommend for something cute. =]
http://store.delias.com/item.do?categoryID=851&itemID=48009&sizeFilter=&colorFilter=&brandFilter=
-This coat is both super cute and super warm.
Try H&M, they have super sophisticated coats, and I would give you a link, but they don't put they're merchandise online.
http://store.delias.com/item.do?categoryID=&itemID=48003&sizeFilter=&colorFilter=&brandFilter=&CROSS=152604&i=152583
-Another one similar to the first one, but very cute and bit more sporty.

Q: i totally need help. this is quite long so bare with me. the new york school said there is no special ed. the teachers (special ed are in the classrooms with us but im failing its too hard in english i got a 44 and social stidies a 38 help me what do i do do i need more accomondations what should i do
First of all: http://www.ehow.com/how_2130170_improve-your-grammar.html

Okay, then back to the question:
-Get a tutor. Tutors can come to your apartment, or they can work with you at school.
-Stay after. Ask your teacher if you can stay after school to get caught up, etc.
-Be organized and take very careful notes during class. If you don't understand something, for God's sake, raise your hand and ask for further explanation. If you don't get it after the teacher explains it again, stay after class and point out the places that you don't get.
-Do extra-credit assignments to boost your grade.

Hope that helps you.

Q: so i have a couple problems... one...i want to be with my bf forever. we usually get along and have been together 2 years... and i love him i'm pretty sure he loves me but of course you never know for sure. how do i get myself to feel comfortable with our relatioship... the second problem is when me and my bf took a break for a lil while i kinda dated a guy and he "fell" in love haha ok but he is crazy he won't leave me alone and has almost ended my relationship with my bf by lying. and i don't know how to get him to leave me alone please help
1. http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Comfortable-Around-That-Special-Someone

2. I suggest you tell him to leave you alone, and if he doesn't that you will take measure that you are sure that he will be unhappy with. Translation: you're going to file a restraining order if he won't leave you alone. Seems a tad drastic, but do what you need to do.

Q: Ok so I'm doing an immigration essay at school and I'm writing about how it's beneficial to the United States. The problem is, I'm really confused and I have no idea how to word and set up my essay. The problem I'm having right now, is that I can't think of 3 main points. Like for each point, it will be one paragraph. I think I could do a point about Cultural stuff, but I need 2 more points. If anyone could give me ideas of 2 more points to write about (and I don't want them to be rude), and if you could give me great websites or say your opinion than that would be GREATLY appreciated!
I'm not going to set up your homework for you, but I will assist you in giving you what I think to be helpful links to you:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immigration_to_the_United_States#Effects_of_immigration

http://members.tripod.com/~lklivingston/essay/

http://kimberlychapman.com/essay/essay.html

Q: I dont understand.. like you know in reality shows when they show the people talking like backstage or something? when do they shoot this? it has bugged me for ages. like in shows such as america's next top model, or a shot at love with tila tequila.. when do they have time to shoot people backstage to get their opinions? cause they are also wearing totally different clothes than they were before.. and I dont think they shoot all the backstage comments at the same time cause usually you see the person change 2-3 times.

also, who do you think won A shot at love with Tila Tequila? I'm thinking Dani.
Wikipedia actually explains a lot, just take the time to look... but no worries, because I went and got the link especially for you:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reality_television#Elimination.2FGame_shows

I would answer your second question, but that wouldn't really be appropriate since I do not watch "A Shot at Love With Tila Tequila". Read the entire page I gave you so you are fully informed.

Q: (http://www.oldnavy.com/browse/category.do?cid=36862)

the woman on the far left has on creme cable-knit slipper-boots. and i LOVE them. but i can't, for the life of me, find them ANYWHERE on the site.

does anyone see them there, or know of anywhere else i can get very similar ones for under, say, $40?
Old Navy has a cookie error on their site so you can't see the page. I don't know what's up with that. Maybe they have them in store.

However, these are similar, though a tad over your price range at $50. http://store.delias.com/item.do?categoryID=&itemID=47906&sizeFilter=&colorFilter=&brandFilter=

Q: anyone know of any really good christmas desserts? nothing random from online, i want to know for sure that its good! im looking for something that i can put in a bag and and give to people individually. thanks
I was going to say bread pudding (yum) but that's not something you can put in a bag. Well I thought of these:
-I made tiny cupcakes one time. I crumbled up some peppermint sticks and dribbled the crumbs onto vanilla cupcakes with white icing. Then I wrapped them up in that crunchy plastic and tied it with a big bow. They were so cute and good. I could've eaten 100.
-Another time for my sister's b-day (on December 13th) I made these little cookie-cakes. I made a batch of butter cookies and then I glued three of them together in a stack with green frosting, and then iced the ends with red icing. They're cute when you wrap them in the plastic and tie both ends with ribbon.

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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!
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Favorite artist so far: Bob Marley
Favorite movie ever: "Breakfast at Tiffany's"
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