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i have realllyy bad arm pit sweating. i use this stuff, and it really does work.. i don't sweat at all. but the thing is it burns for like an hour straight after i put it on. i don't mind since it's actually working, but i hate the burning. does anyone else have sweaty arm pits? what do you use? does it burn?

I use dry-sol, and it really burns and itches after I put it on. I just take a sleeping pill so I can fall asleep during the itching and burning. Plus I have to use the dry-sol at least twice a week, so that makes my armpits burn even more.

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ok im 15m and i gave my self a tatoo how do you care for a tatoo like i did sterilis the neddal and use ink from a pen but other than that idk wat else should i do

Keep watching it for infection, if it gets too inflamed [some redness, soreness, or swelling is normal] I'd suggest seeing a doctor. Even with a sterile needle there's still plenty of chances for infection since you did your tattoo yourself.

If it's not infected, get this stuff called 'tattoo goo' or something similar to it, it will preserve your tattoo. You can also use regular lotion, just make sure there's no alcohol in it [it takes out the ink]. Cover it with gauze the first few days.

Yeah and also I'd say next time just go to a professional place to get a tattoo done, pen ink just has a high chance of bleeding into the skin and your home-made tattoo might not look that great after a few years [maybe less].

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my family just got a cat in december.
the cat was being so good,
but something changed i guess?
the cat sleeps on my bed at night,
and i think it was 3 nights i accidently closed my door so the cat couldnt get out.
the cat peed on my laundry and pooped on my carpet.
gross.. i know.
but now, last night i left the door open..
but she still pooped and peed on it.
my dad says if he catches her doing it again,
he'll get rid of her.
all i could think of doing is locking the cat out of my room at night.
but then.. what if she pees in my dads room?
then he'll really get rid of her.
how do i make this cat stop peeing and pooping everywhere?

My cat used to pee in the corners of the carpet. My parents tried shoving her nose in it and yelling at her, but it didn't do anything, in fact I think it made her more angry and pee more often.

What we ended up doing was buying this spray from the pet store, it's a peppermint spray, because most cats detest the smell of mint. Try spraying it in your room and anywhere else that your cat could pee. That might just be a temporary fix though.

If your cat continues to pee, take her to the vet, it could be a behavioural problem that could be solved with medication. Good luck.

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does any one know any really good photo editing
thingys i can download

www.gimp.org

it's like a free version of photoshop.

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what does this mean: (sp?)

People put it next to a word that they are unsure of the correct spelling.

For example:

"That piece of the puzzle is nesecary(sp?) to finish."

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many of you may know now but i have a bf that i've been kind of nervous about because i dont really know if i like him or if i feel bad for him and i didnt want to go to the movies with him and his freinds b/c it seemed wierd.. but anyways i just got wind that i am adding another practice to my schedule and i dont have time to hang out with my bf at all! now i practice 4 times a week and i still wanna have time for my freinds. what is the best way to break up with a guy who you dont really like and you're too busy to hang out with him ever?

thanks so much!!

Perhaps tell him that you think it isn't fair to him how you wouldn't have any time to be with him, and you don't want to put him through never getting to see you because you're so busy, you won't have any time to become close and get to know each other.

Maybe tell him that once your schedule gets less hectic you can hang out sometime, you know as friends, maybe go to a movie with a big crowd.

Good luck.

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Hey everyone!
I was wondering if anyone had ever been to Warped Tour. I am going this year, and have NO clue what to expect. What is a generalization of the layout, and what goes on? Thanks!

-WoahThereBabe

I've gone the past years. Basically, it's a giant area and usually 7 or 8 different stages. More mainstream bands get the bigger stages and areas, smaller, lesser known bands get smaller stages. It gets very crowded and the bathrooms become really disgusting throughout the day, so make sure you use it as little as possible. Bring a lot of money for drinks, especially if it's hot, because they charge a heck of a lot for stuff like water.
Be prepared for some unruly kids that try to act tough and start fights, but there's a lot of security. If you get hurt there's first-aid stands all over the place.

I suggest finding a stage that has most of the bands you want to see, and staying around that stage, because different bands play at the same time so you can't see everyone.

When you arrive, you'll see a giant board with all of the bands, times they're playing, and stages they're playing on. Bring a sharpie to write down the times for the bands you want to see [just write it on your arm if you don't have paper].

Bring a camera too, probably a disposable one cuz you don't want to break a good camera. Also bring money for merchandise.

It's so much fun, you can meet really cool bands and people, a lot of the bands [if you become really good friends with them just by being friendly etc.] will give you free stuff or let you backstage with them.

Have fun, it's usually a great experience.

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what are some indie bands that are kinda like unknown?
or some that aren't super popular?
that sound like
- death cab for cutie
- plain white t's
- mayday parade
like myspace bands that only have like 70,000 plays compared to other bands at 13 million?

thnks

Maybe try these:

Ever We Fall
Kladdisfly
Damiera
Mêlée
Goodbye Tomorrow
Rock Kills Kid [their older stuff]
The Snake the Cross the Crown

These are more acoustic, but still indie:
The Good Life
Matt Nathanson
The Shins
Decemberists
Bedouin Soundclash [more islandy-sounding]

Hope I helped a little.

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I have recently read the book, Lord of the Kill. In it, it stated that zoo's are not all good and nice as they may seem. Have you ever wondered, as you stared into the cages of the baby animals, "well, where are the older ones?" I bet you haven't. If you go to this website and read the first three paragraphs http://animalliberationfront.com/Practical/Entertainment/OldZooAnimals.htm , that will explain where those old animals went to. I'm telling you this because I want the public to be informed about it. Also, I've been thinking about trying to start a sanctuary for the old animals, so they dont get dumped into hunting yards or anything. What do you guys think?

Yes, there are plenty of zoos scattered across the country [and the world] that have poor conditions and do some unthinkable things to the elder animals because they aren't "cute" anymore. But there are also plenty of zoos that are great sanctuaries for animals of all ages.

I think it'd be great for you to start a sanctuary if you feel that one is needed, it would take so much work and regulation but you'd be standing up for your beliefs, people would respect that.

And by the way, the ALF [the website you gave] is an incredibly extreme activist group, even worse than PETA in terms of how extreme they are, a lot of the members are considered terrorists by the US. So sure, the info they give is applicable, but also very biased.

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I used to use singingfish.com A LOT for my music downloads....but now its somehow taken over by aol video. Does anyone know any sites where i don't have to download a program onto my computer, and has a wide selection of music to choose? Thanks

I used singingfish all the time too! Right now the same singingfish database can be found at

http://search.aol.com/aolcom/audiohome

but I'm not sure how long aol will keep the singingfish database.

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Where can I get long tube socks
that are white with a stripe color at the top?

I need stores, not online places.

:) Thanks!

Kohl's also has them, that's where I got mine.

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