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Q: I need to do my french homework for tuesday but I handed my book in by accident and that has all the words and phrases I need.
I tried to use a free translator but they don't really work.
Could someone please tell me what the following are in french:
* a butchers shop
* a hairdressers
* a primary school
* we need
* we have
* a village hall
* a youth club
* there isn't a lot of
* there's too much
* there is no

Even if you only know one of them, please tell me, thanks in advance xxx

I can give you some of them (finally, a use for the 9 years of French class they made me take!)

We need: The verb "to need" is devoir. Following conjugation rules, you get "nous devons".

We have: The verb "to have" is avoir. The conjugated form is "nous avons".

There isn't a lot of: "Ce n'est pas beaucoup de..."

There is too much: "C'est trop..."

There is no: "Ce n'est pas de..."

Hope I helped!

Q: ok next year will be my first year of high school and i want to start getting involved more now i wont know anybody at this school cause i'm switching out of the school district i'm in now and i'm kinda overweight but want to get involved in sports too any suggestions on how i can go about doing this

1. Getting involved:

Join stuff. High schools have lots of clubs. Into chess? Knitting? Environmental issues? Intramural sports? There were clubs for all of those and a lot more at my school, as I'm sure there will be at yours. If there isn't one in place, see if you can start up your own!

Talk to people. The first day is a great chance to get to know people before they have a chance to build a bias against you. Try talking to the people around you, introduce yourself and tell them you're new. A lot of people like to make friends with new people.

2. Joining sports:

Try starting up a new activity this summer. Yoga, tai chi, softball, or even just jogging or pilates at home are all great ideas. It'll help you get in better shape to try out for sports in the fall.

A great way to get involved with sports is to do intramural sports at lunchtime. My high school had them all the time; things like dodgeball, badminton, handball. We even did an American Gladiator-like game. It was really cool and fun without the really competitive edge. Plus, it gets you an in with the athletic crowd.

Q: this guy from work asked me out and i decided why not give him a chance. Anyway we went out on my birthday and it was the best date ive ever been on!he brought me a dozen red roses, called me beautiful, paid for the whole date (even thought i insisted)and we talked for a long time. it was amazing and he kissed me at the end, and said he wants to do it again. Now my question is, how do i know when we go from dating to boyfriend and girlfriend? You know what i mean?

Although I wouldn't say that you're in a relationship, I would say that it sounds like he wants one!

In general, after 3 dates or so you should discuss your situation; whether you're going to exclusively see each other, keep dating and see where it goes, or break it off and just be friends. That way there's no confusion.

He sounds like a keeper, by the way... wow!

Q: I find that I am full of things to say and write, yet I never feel I give good advice, and I am almost lacking in critiqueing (sp?) skills. I have alot to say but I feel I am just hurting myself by not starting to give advice or at least make attempts to critique pieces of artwork.

where can I take a start to begin giving some advice, I want to get better and eventaully be able to verbalize exactly how I feel about a particular piece (even though a large part of me will almost always see and understand what is going on, I take a subjective view and can just "understand")

any advice? :-P thanks ahead of time

I may not have the best rating, but I like to think that I give good advice (even if it's not always appreciated).

I try to write from the heart. Use your own experiences to both sympathize and come up with a solution.

Stay ethical. Even if it means a low rating, give the right answer.

Don't be afraid to stir things up a bit. If everyone is saying one thing, but you really feel that the person should do something else, say so!

Back up what you have to say. Have a good reason for your opinions, and they can't argue!

Good luck!

Q: (I'm 14 years old, and a girl)
Alright.....I've had this problem for about a year now, and it's been the same the whole time...I love Hayden. I'm not talking crush, or infatuation, or lust, I am 100% sure that this is love. The only problem is, I've loved him for almost a year, and we just don't have a chance. I met him last year, in 8th grade science, when we got put at a lab table together. We became friends quickly, as we both HATED science, we enjoyed doodling during the videos we were shown, where we would sit in the back of the room and add our own details to each others pictures, we were both in choir, and many other things.
I'm not really sure when I started liking him, it just kinda happened. The earliest that I can remember liking him was the choir Chicago trip, where we basically spent a whole week together. Not long after, we decided to do the end of the year science project together, resulting in us having to spend time together working out of school. We went to Cedar Point for a choir trip, where I spend the entire day with him, talking, walking, waiting in lines for rides together, all that fun stuff. For a while, it seemed like I might have a chance with him. School ended mid-June, and a couple days into summer break, he called me and invited me to his house for a party. Basically, to sum up the day, it ended with us spendin the whole day swimming in his pond with 4 other people, 3 other girls, and another guy. While we were there, Taylor, one of the girls, decided she liked him...Taylor is VERY persuasive, and used her body to her advantage...long story short...2 days later they were dating. That day was the last day I saw Hayden during the summer. Then...high school started. I had decided that I was finally over Hayden, but I was secretly wishing that we would have a class together. I made it through all my classes except for the last one with no sight of him...and I was talking to one of my friends when he suddenly appeared behind me, grabbed my shoulders, and shouted my name happily. I knew from that moment that I was is deep trouble. After that day, things just kind of went crazy. I danced with him at Homecoming, decided at Christmas that I didn't want to love him anymore, gave him a letter that told him that I had finally moved on, and that I was happy to be his friend, went out with another person, got dumped, and then....two days ago, I had a party. I invited him and 7 other people, and I had a BLAST. Now see, something that hasn't come up yet is this small problem. Hayden has a best friend, Anthony. Anthony loves me, and Anthony knows I love Hayden. Basically, at this party, it just hit me....I knew I still loved Hayden, and I knew that I never really stopped, I only wanted to keep myself from thinking I did. Now, it would seem like this was already pretty bad...but no. Our school is splitting up next year, and Hayden and Anthony are going to the new high school, while I remain at the old. I want to stop loving Hayden, because in my heart, I know that nothing will ever happen between us past friendship, no matter how much hope I still have. I know that really, the only thing that will stop me from loving him more is if we just kind of separate...for good...but I know that not being able to spend time with him, even as friends, would kill me. My heart literally aches whenever I think of not being able to see him, and it aches still when I think of not having him love me back. I don't know what I should do, and I don't know what he wants to do. I know that I want to keep in contact with him, I want to keep being friends even though we don't go to school together, but for all I know, he couldn't care less if he didn't see me. We're good friends, we talk in class all the time (pisses the teacher off to no end), I see him before school, but we never talk on the phone, or really hang out after school. If I were to ask if we could make plans, he would do it, but he has never really been the one to plan things. He does have a busy life, play practice until 5:30 every day, and he works from 5:30-8 (yes, its pathetic that I know this), but I just don't know anymore. I just wish that I could stop loving him without losing him...but I'm not sure it's possible. Please help me...I just want to give up.

I had a thing like this in high school, and boy was it rough.

I fell in love with my friend Calvin. We hung out together all the time, did extra-curriculars together, and I introduced him to my friends. One of them used her body to her advantage (just like yours!) and ended up going out with him even though she knew I really liked him. I spent days crying because I felt ugly and unwanted, but it's only with the benefit of hindsight that I see that if I had actually been successful in pursuing him, I would have ruined a perfectly good friendship.

Pretty much, my advice is for you to keep loving him... but as a friend. You've already done the right thing by letting him know that you're over him. Just keep hanging out with him, keep having fun with him, because it sounds like your friendship is too good to give up on. Anyways, just because he's going to a different school doesn't mean you can't spend time with him. There's always the weekend.

There will be other boys and other loves... give that Anthony guy a try; you never know where you'll find love!

:)

Q: my school is doing a fundraiser for school supplies for
poor people & my parents found out. so they filled up
a whole BIG barnes & noble bag of supplies.

i don't want to carry a huge bag to school, looking like
a moron for bringing so much stuff (and it's not that i
am selfish and don't want to donate to the poor, but i
don't want to have to sort it all out when i get to school.)

i can't pre-sort because it's in one bag. and i dont want
20939583243 bags inside the big barnes and noble bag.

and i can't submit a little each day either because they
are only being collected on monday.

& DO NOT suggest that i am helping out the poor
because i won't rate you a 5 if you do.

please advice?

Well, since you asked for advice, I'm going to give it to you. If you don't feel it deserves a good rating, you can skip it if you feel justified.

You're not going to look like a moron. You're going to look like someone who cares about a cause that's really important. At my high school, the coolest people were the ones who got really involved in the food drives and supply drives for charity.

As for the inconvenience of sorting out the stuff... deal with it. I'm sure that you can spare just 5-10 minutes of your life to touch the lives of others.

Try seeing things from your parents' point of view. They obviously care about this cause, right? Otherwise they wouldn't have spent their time and money putting together the bag. If you try thinking about what's best for others instead of worrying about 'looking like a moron' and 'having to sort it all out', then you have the potential to become a truly charitable person and make a big difference in the world.

Furthermore, I'd suggest that you try doing volunteer work in a food bank or soup kitchen; it would change your whole perspective on things.

ADDITION: I'm sure you can be late to class if that's the reason. If they give you a detention, explain why and I bet they'll let it slide.

Q: i submitted this question once already but it like didn't go through so i fixed it up a bit..

alright well..

one of my friends has very strict parents. so they were looking at her search history and found her myspace. they also found mine.

i'm not aloud to have a myspace. my parents made it very clear that if i had one, i'd be in deep trouble. i wouldnt be allowed on the computer for a long time and when i am allowed to my parents would watch my every move. so on AIM, i cant talk to anyone about private stuff.

i deleted my account already but i dont know what to do. my friends dad said hes going to tell my parents. her dad is going to say he saw it a few days ago so there's no hiding that i actually did have one.

i really don't know what to do. i don't want to get in trouble and loose my computer rights. last resort would be to come clean but i don't want to have to do that. i need to get out of this situation. i really need help, and FAST!! please, does anyone have any advice?

thank you sooooooooooooooo much. you dont know how incredibly bad i need advice.

I'm going to be the irritating voice of conscience and maturity here...

Before you judge my answer, keep in mind that I'm only 19 years old and was in the same situation just 3/4 years ago.

You blatantly disobeyed your parents' rules. Those rules are in place for a reason. As such, you should be punished, and I'm not going to help you find a way to get out of it.

You did the right thing in deleting it. If your friends' parents tell your parents about it, come clean. Tell them that you know what you did is wrong and you understand that you deserve punishment, but that you have deleted the account, and will not be using MySpace anymore.

Then DON'T use it. Try following the rules. You'd be surprised at how much parents know about the real world. They have a good reason for forbidding MySpace. It's not just because they don't understand what it is, it's because they know what it is and what risks are involved in it.

As for 'talking about private stuff on AOL', you have no right to privacy as long as you're in their house, using their internet connection and their computer. So, although you may feel entitled to full privacy, you're not.

I know, I sound unfair, but really, it's all for your own good. With the benefit of hindsight, you'll see that your parents just want the best for you.

Q: i always feel like im wasting my time. i dont know what to do with myself. what are your schedules for summer? i think i will get a job and go to summer school.

I have an awesome summer job. I work as a housekeeper at a fishing resort in northern Ontario. I work long hours, but in my spare time I get to go fishing and hang out with the guests. I have to save because I'm paying my own way through university, so I need the money, and being in the middle of the woods keeps me from spending it.

Q: i know this is a weird question to ask on here but ive tried googling it. how do you make your poop harder so its not soft all the time. does it need like calcuim or whatever to help harden it?

You actually want to keep your stool soft and easy to pass.

If it's easy to pass and it floats, you're getting enough fibre.

If you have to strain or it sinks, you're not!

If you have to strain to go, then you put yourself at risk of hemorrhoids, and those are NOT pretty.

Q: do you think that guys like tall girls? I am 5 10 and in the 8th grade. I really hate being tall. Also, what can I do to look shorter? Thanks so much.

Guys sometimes feel insecure when a girl is taller than them.

Good news, though! Just wait till university. Most of my male friends are over 6 feet... I'm 5'7 and I feel like a dwarf around them! At the stage you're at, most guys haven't quite finished puberty, so they're still going to be shrimpy.

Don't hate being tall. I keep getting made fun of because I can't reach things since I'm short. Love yourself :)

Q: do you still get a "period" if your on the pill and hav unprotected sex?

With the pill, you do still menstruate. There is one that cuts down the number of times to about four periods a year, but you still get it.

If you want to stop menstruating, try Depo Provera. It's an injected contraceptive, lasts 3 months, more effective than any contraceptive pill, and stops you from menstruating.

Q: how many words are in the roman alphabet?

If you mean letters, there are 26... it's the one we use!

Q: This is going to sound completely rediculous but I honestly am starting to fear that I am incapable of having any sort of relationship. I am 19 and as of yet have no managed to survive more than 3 weeks with the same guy as the second anything starts to get serious I completely panic. What is wrong with me?
I don't blame any of these guys as they have all treated me very well, I wish I could have said the same. I have never cheated and never would but basically I feel like I lead them on and then just break it off, and as harsh as that sounds thats what I do without meaning to as I genuinely believe I really like them but then for some reason just completely switch off.
Recently another guy has come on the scene who I have liked for a while and I am really worried I am going to mess it up or stop liking him the second things start happening. I really would like to know if this is a normal thing or if I am completely derranged as this cycle has to stop as I am being totally unfair on these guys who don't deserve it.
My father also died when I was younger - do you think this has anything to do with it?
Any analysis would be great - am I a commitment phobic?

I'm 19 too, and I'd say that your behaviour is totally normal. You're just dating around to see who's out there, and find out what you like from a guy.

I used to be a lot like that until I met my current boyfriend, who is my Mr. Right.

You're not being unfair at all. You're just not ready for a committed relationship, and that's why this is happening. When you meet the right guy, you'll be ready to settle down and date him long-term. Until then, party on :)

Q: I'm thinking about getting two birds (probably love birds or parakeets) in a couple months or so. I'm really excited about it and am already starting to think about names for them.
I'm probably going to get a girl and a boy- but can anyone suggest any cute boy/girl pet names? Something in pairs would be great (think Romeo & Juliett, or Bonnie & Clyde sort of thing) Thanks!

I like Batman and Robin!

Q:
I googled this but can't find it anywhere!

What is the escape rate of people leaving Cuba? Like how many people actually are able to escape?

I can't find it anywhere!!!! please help

I wouldn't necessarily call it 'escaping'! Just because they run under a different political system doesn't mean it's a terrible place to live.

All it took was a different way of googling it. Instead of using 'escape rate' I typed in 'cuba emigration'. That brought up this site:

http://www.sela.org/public_html/AA2K2/eng/docs/coop/migra/spsmirdi12-02/spsmirdi12-3.htm

Hope I helped!

Q: Hey I want to get a hair cut but I don't know what to tell me hair cutter.

My hair is very poofy and goes even poofier as it goes down (even straightened it is and the more you brush it the more bigger it gets). My hair is long like 10cm below my back. I got no layers because the last time I got one, all my hair didn't go straight down anymore but it went like diagonally in. My hair is seperated right at the middle (yes lame place to part but i was too scared to take chances).

I think that's about it..the hair I want is like this http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/2076/hyoleeh168giordano7xg.jpg

Please help me. I don't take chances with my hair because it's so ugly and dead, i always have it tied in a poney tail, and I'm 13 and already half my hair is white hair (in the inside) so I can't afford to take any risk really.

Thank you so much! Sorry it's long

When you go to your haircutter, instead of telling them what to do, try asking them. I've been fighting with my fine, thick, dead straight yet weirdly flippy hair for years, and as soon as I gave up on picking out my own haircuts, I've been getting better ones every time!

Your haircutter is a trained professional who has been doing this for (possibly) years! Even if you don't keep your length (might be a good idea to cut more off, get rid of the dead stuff) it will result in a better look for you.

In the future, avoid straightening and harsh products. Opt for a haircut that works with your natural style. That'll keep it looking healthy :)

-- In response to your comment, no they won't make it look bad! No stylist in their right mind would ever seek to make you look bad. Just explain what you want from the haircut, and leave the logistics up to them :)

Q: Okay.. Please don't be like "HOLY COW SHES FAT" cause I know thatlol. I'm 14 years old and I weigh about 210lbs. I have a boyfriend who loves me and thinks im beautiful, and lots of friends, but im not comfortable with how I look. I really want to do this for ME. Does anyone have any good advice, diets, or good [low cal] snack foods that would help?? I'd REALLY appreicate it. I am going to try to get down to 120-130 over all [i know, alot]. But for now my goal is 160-170 by the end of July.. I'm pretty sure thats possible, but im going to need helplol. Also, its kinda hard cause I work in my school cafe and get a free lunch ever day.. Tips please?? THANKS!!

I'm in about the same position! I'm 19/F and about 210ish (I think). University has wreaked havoc on my weight, so I'm going to try to lose a bunch of it this summer.

First of all, make sure you're setting a reasonable goal. Just because they might SAY that a 5'1 girl should be 120-130 pounds doesn't mean she should, necessarily. Make sure that your build agrees with your goal.

I'm using a weight tracking website, and it's really awesome. You sign up for an account, and give them a weight goal. They have a food tracker, where you can enter everything you eat, and a whole bunch of stuff.

http://www.calorie-count.com/calories/account/login.php

My goal weight is 170 lbs (because I used to train in the martial arts, and that's my 'fighting shape'), and they recommended that I try to lose it by September. You can't lose too much weight too fast, or it's not healthy.

My only diet advice is to not eliminate the foods you like. Are you a chocoholic (like me)? Try having a bowl of fruit with a small chocolate bar. Ice cream fanatic? Have a half cup of ice cream topped with tons of berries. A little of what you love usually cuts cravings and keeps you from overeating.

One of my favourite low-cal snacks is fat-free cottage cheese with tinned peach slices. It's really tasty! Trail mix is another hit.

If you want a diet buddy, message me, because I'm really set on this goal too. It always helps to have someone to work with.

Good luck!

Q: i'm lactose intolerant, so i can't eat anything with dairy. no cheese, no yogurt, no milk.

most of my favorite foods have cheese in them, and i can't eat them anymore. i can't eat mac & cheese, no more pizza, no more cheesecake, or cheese crackers (goldfish/cheesenips), or things like that. i can't even eat ice cream.

i can eat them, but i end up getting sick, and i hate it. what are things i can eat (that appeal to a teenager's taste) & that won't get me sick?

Last I checked, you could eat ALL of those things.

There are pills with the enzymes you need to digest lactose, sold at any drugstore. If you have talked to your doctor about it, they should have told you!

Anyways, as for ways to eat without dairy... you can still eat pizza! I don't like melted cheese, so I just eat it without the cheese. It's actually every bit as good.

Ice cream? Try gelato. It's dairy free, and lower fat than ice cream.

UPDATE: Please, READ my answer before jumping to conclusions and rating me low... In the paragraph after I said you can eat those things, I mentioned the Lactaid pills that you can buy at drugstores.

Q: my bff got a tattoo when she was 6. i never knew they could give tattoos to a six year old. its thorns tied in a knot and is on her lower back. she asked for a tattoo and her parents just brought her. shes was pretty strong. but is it ok to get a tattoo at 6. could they give tattoos to 6 year olds. her parents picked the thorns on her back/butt does that mean something.

My uncle is friends with a tattoo artist. Both of this guy's kids have tattoos.

I personally don't think it's right. At the age of six, you're not mature enough to make decisions about permanent alterations to your body.

I think the whole thorn thing is just decorative; I can't really see any symbolism there.

Q: My boyfriend & I have been having great sex for awhile. The last time, we were trying new positions and he couldn't get hard, and then when he was, I wasn't wet. It kept going back & forth, with each position. I don't know what to do now and I'm scared we won't get back to having our usual great sex. What should I or we do? (18/F)

This has happened to me before. It's really common, actually!

First of all, try buying some lube. You can get it either from an adult store or from a drugstore. It really helps with the whole wetness issue.

As for the new positions, and trouble maintaining erections, try the position three times before deciding it doesn't work. My bf and I had a lot of trouble with doggy style, until the fourth time or so. Three times lets you get used to the new feelings, figure out how to make it work for you, and start enjoying it instead of concentrating entirely on how it's being done.

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