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Howdy! I don't really know what you plan to find out about me but here's a start. I'm a pretty smart guy, and I know a little bit about almost everything. Basically you ask for advice and I give it. I'll try not to steer you wrong but if I do please don't e-mail me and instant message me about how I ruined your life etc. Time heals all wounds and you will live. I love martial arts, I am ex-military, and I hope to be a teacher in the near future. I love all forms of music and art. My favorite color is deep purple. I have a great deal of interest in Japanese culture among others, and hope to do more traveling in my later years. If you need to know any more feel free to e-mail me, instant message me, or leave a note in my inbox. Here's hoping you have a life good enough that you never need my advice!

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what have you gotten for valentines day in the past... that you liked?

At one of the hardest times in my life my girlfriend simply walked up to me gave me a big hug and whispered "I believe in you." That made all the difference in the world to me.

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hey,everytime i pick a name it starts to get popular and everyone has it! what are some extreamly unique GIRL names that are from other contries such as germany and france,(really other than the U.S) thank you!

My two favorite girls names:

Andriana

Kyrie (or Kairi)

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What causes guys to get boners? What are they thinking about also? (obviously sex but like what else?)

This is probably the first time I will disagree with younggrandma. I speak as a 21 year old male who rarely becomes aroused by thoughts of sex or sexual contact but just a passionate kiss from my lover will set me on fire. Some poeple are excited by different things. Some guys like breast, some like butts, some like feet. There's really no way to know what exactly caused any particular erection other than asking the poor stiff. Geez what a bad pun...

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Ever since my parents have said no games and no music the internet is boring. Starting my own website is boring. The only thing I can do online that I know of is update my blog so what can people do online besides gaming, chatting, and listening to music?

www.nuklearpower.com

Clcik archives and start with episode 1. You WILL laugh and with nearly 700 episodes you'll be entertained for a good while.

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Last Monday we were assigned a paper about something we've failed at and how it affected us. It was due Friday.


I thought about it all of last week and quite honesty, I've never really failed at anything. The only thing I could come up with was freshman year when I got a B in Geometry when I wanted an A and I'm not kidding. So I asked my teacher if I could write about that. She said I could if I wanted an F.


So I decided that I would think about it a little more over the weekend and turn it in for a late grade on Monday.


I thought about it over the weekend--nothing. So I wrote it on how I've never failed at anything and how that makes me feel about my life. I went into depth just like the other students and it was 4 pages long.


Today, she asked me to stay after class. She told me that she gave me a zero because I did not write about what I was supposed to write and that if I don't write about something I FAILED at by tomorrow, she'd keep that zero and not change it.


I think this is way unfair because what I wrote about was true and it was still on topic. I know it wasn't exactly what she asked but what else was I supposed to do? I'm not going to make something up because I'm not good at that and I won't.


What do guys think I should do?

Write about how you just failed at this assignment beacuse you've never failed at anything else? Or if your teacher doesn't believe you've never failed (and if it's really true) have a parent straighten him/her out.

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i have never made out before, and i am going out with a guy and i dont know how? what should i do, and how do you make out!! PLEASE HELP..will rate you 5!!

Do what feels right. That's all it takes. If all else fails, practice practice practice!

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I have two cats. One is an elderly cat +10 years of age, the other is almost a year old. The younger one was adopted from the Human Society and he's extremely loving so my cats adjusted ok to each other. The only problem I'm having now, is at night when I'm trying to sleep, the kitten wants to play. He makes noise all night long, playing with everything from his water bowl to my video games to just jumping off the furniture. I'd swear I had an elephant in my apartment sometimes. How can I get him to calm down more at night so I can sleep?

Keep your cat awake and active during the day and it will sleep through the night. My friend has 13 cats. I know this method works. If you can't play with the cat during the day then try a motorized toy. Let it run while you're not home to keep the kitten busy. It eats up batteries but you'll get to sleep at night.

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This is probably going to sound pretty fucking wierd, but it bothers me.

Ok, Im dating this girl. Shes agnostic/athiest, Im christian, formerly catholic non denominational. Up to this point, with the exception of discussion, Ive not really had any issues with religions shit in our relationship. It doesnt bother me that shes agnostic, it hasnt bothered her that Im christian.

So, today we were talking, and I told her I was going to become a reverend in the universal life church. For those of you who dont know, its an online website where you can actually get legally ordained and become a reverend in the eyes of the law. I find this fucking hilarious, and have wanted to for a while, but never got around to it.

She reacted badly. First, she joked that she didnt want to be involved with a reverend. Then she got serious and basically made it clear that it would bother her for me to become a reverend while I was dating her (expressed so that it was clear she didnt want me to do it)

Then she tells me its "disrespectful towards my religion"

This is coming from a girl who Ive watched the jesus episodes of southpark with. Whom I have made catholic joke after catholic joke (Im entitled, I was raised in it) with and laughed with her. Whom I have had frank discussions about the real failings of certain christian sects.

And now this.

Needless to say, I reacted badly. I was, and am pissed at her, for reasons I cant really say. Given that she doesnt even have a religion (because atheism and agnosticism are no more religions than bald is a hair color) I dont see where she gets off getting on me for being "disrespecful" towards mine or having an issue with it when its not like...

Anyway. Enough impassioned speeches, my question to the masses, is what do you think. Am I out of line? Is she? Because Im going to do this, and shes not going to like it. And I dont like feeling guilty for doing things I know arent wrong.

I hate to be the one to break this to you but you, sir, are no Christian. For someone raised in a Catholic background, you certainly have a foul mouth, a flagrant disregard for others religious beliefs, a great deal of disrespect for the men and women who have trained hard to become ordained ministers, and a severe lack of forgiveness. If you do this as a joke I guarantee you that not only will your girlfriend leave you (and rightfully so) but you will find yourself in your own personal Hell. Normally I'm not this preachy to people but I have to say I am appaled at your actions. You go ahead and rate me a 1 for my advice. God will rate me a 5 in His book, and that's where the points really matter.

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Lately, our family has hit a financial problem. Today I was told something very shocking(sorry..but not going to say it). It hit me that, maybe, I need a job to atleast help my family and me a little bit. I know you guys get this question alot, but I seriously never thought I would need to find a job at such a young age. If you guys can answer a couple of questions it'll help me ALOT.

1) What jobs can I find at 15?? (Please be specific)
2) How much money SHOULD I get? Like,minimum wage? How much is that suppose to be? And what do I do if it isn't the minimum?
3) Do I even have a chance??

Thanks so much. I appreciate it. Really

At 15 your options are severely limited. Your best chances are at a grocery store. You will not be able to work full time. You will only be paid minimum wage. If you happen to know someone who runs their own business they may be able to use your help and pay you under the table but that's not any better than working at a Winn-Dixie. Hope things get better for you soon.

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My boyfirned of 3 years has just passed away. He was doing heroin with me and he took an over dose and his heart failed. I don't know what i can do without him I just loved him so much and I want to die right now. He was only 19 years old and just got out of highschool last year. I loved him so much I even lost my virginity to him and i can't imagine my life without him. What can I do this is the only person I have ever loved because I have serious issues at home. Someone please answer I rate 5's

You just recieved a very hard and very real lesson on what drugs will, not can, WILL, do to you if you do not stop immediately. Nothing I can say or do can help ease the pain of your loss and all you can do is wait it out. I've lost more friends and loved ones than most people and all I can tell you is that in time you will be able to move on. I would recommend you talk to someone such as a family member or an older friend of the family about your drug use and get help. If you need to talk to someone and don't feel like talking to someone you know then you can e-mail me any time and I'll be glad to listen. Best wishes.

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How do slow down fast metabolism? Any tips or something?

You really shouldn't want to slow your metabolic rate. If you're looking to gain weight there are plenty of other options that can be found at GNC or other similar stores. Also try to put on muscle instead of fat. Not only is it healthier but muscle actually weighs more than fat does. If I have missed the point of this completely feel free to e-mail, instant message, or use my inbox and I will give an answer better suited to your needs.

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I have really bad dandruff on the back of my head and there are like yellow spots on my scalp there

is there any way i can take care of this????


thanksss

Neutragena T-Gel. It smells horrible but works better than anything else by far. If this doesn't fix your problem you may want to see a doctor about it. Sounds like a heavy dandruff buildup though. Similar to the "cradle cap" most babies get.

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Ok well I am 15/f and I am "friends" with my neighbors. Ok, their are these two stepsisters and they are really cool to hang out with considering they are 13 and 14. Also, their is another girl that is 14 that is really cool too. Well, us four are like really good friends...over the summer. But it's like once school starts...I don't even exsist! Those three go to school together and the two 14 year olds are like always together!! I don't want to sound jealous, but I have to admit sometimes I am. It's like I want to be friends, and hang out with them all the time...not just the summer. Sometimes it feels like they just use me for my pool. Cause I have this inground pool outside, and it's goes about 10 feet I think, and like this past summer it seemed like at the beginning everything was good and normal. Then we stopped talking, but everytime they wanted to swim...they would. Two summers ago it was just me and the two stepsisters and it was awesome. We told each other everything, and were together EVERDAY. This past summer...things just seemed to changed with the new 14 year old cause she moved in the neighborhood. It was cool at first and she just became one of us but then things changed. Two summers ago..when school let back in I noticed the change and I even talked to the other two girls about how I was feeling...I guess things just changed between us after that. It's like I kno they all three go to school together...but WHAT ABOUT ME?? So, are they really my friends? Or are they really just using me for my pool? HELP ME! I WILL RATE!

Friendships, especially in school, can be very fickle. One minute you're the coolest thing around, the next some new kid is king (or queen) of the world. If you feel their ever-shifting friendship is worth keeping then try once more to explain how you feel. If not, or if they decide they don't want to be your friend then make some new friends. There's loads of people out there who are willing to be your friend and stick with you no mater what. All you have to do is get out there and find them. Then you can share your pool with them!

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People say body language says a lot. So, i wanted to know...what are some body language signs and stuff? like whats some things to show body language && what do they mean? && can u tell me some signs guys do and what they mean? like to show you they like you.. or even if they just want one thing? anybody?

Thanks

While it varies from person to person and according to the situation you should be able to get a basic grasp of things at these websites.

www.selfgrowth.com/bodyl.html

www.deltabravo.net/custody/body.php

www.links2love.com/body_language.htm

Hopefully these help in your quest to understand what people are saying when they aren't saying anything.

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if you pierce your nose .. is it normal for it to be red 5 days after you do it. its not sore AT ALL .. and its not bumpy or anything .. its just a red circle thats on the right side of my nose (not just around the ring, but a bigger circle) .. it loooks like it did when i pierced my belly button .. but my friend (whos mad at me) is goin around tellin ppl my nose is infected .. but my friend sam who pierced her nose said it was red for a few weeks .. is my friend just tryin to piss me off .. or should i worry? .


thanks!

It could just be an irritated area but I would watch it closely if I were you. If the condition doesn't get better or gets worse with a few days I would have a medical professional look at it. Infections are no joke. In the mean time try to keep the area as clean as possible. Best wishes with your new(ish) piercing.

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Hey, I'm a size 32A and I'm 17 years old. Do you think there is any chance at all of them getting any bigger?

While there is always a chance that they will, I think you're probably done with most of your growing by now. If it bothers you greatly you could always consider surgery later in life but I think it would be better for you to accept your body and be happy with it the way it is. Confidence is sexier than a large chest any day. To be honest it has always been my opinion (and I've been around the block a time or two) that anything bigger than a handfull is too much trouble and alot of guys agree with me!

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I just moved into a new house and my room is light pink and green. I am not into that at all, not one bit. But my parents won't let me paint over it. I'm not gothic; but my favourite color is black, i wear black all the time, i'm into heavy metal, my favorite band is Lamb of God and Insane Clown Posse. I like stars and hearts. I would probably be more into the colours if they were alot darker, but i can't paint! I asked if i could get a black stripe near the top but our painters' hand isnt steady enough, but I can paint some black into it, but where? Not the whole thing so what can i do? What can i do that will make my room alot less girly and young? Please help! I hate these light baby colors!

Perhaps some darker purples and green would match nicely in your room. It's a bit hard for me to say what will look good without seeing the room but if you're REALLY serious about it (and you have the cash to do so) you can do what I will be doing to my own room soon. All of my furniture, walls, carpet, running boards, EVERYTHING will be black, white or a shade of grey. This will give the room the image of a black and white photograph. Once this is accomplished place a few "shock" pieces in there. I plan on using a red throw pillow on the bed, and a flowering plant in the corner for this. Not only will this get rid of your oh-so-hated baby colors, but it will make anything that HAS color in the room seem much more colorful and eye-catching.

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how do you get picked to be the featured collumnist? and if you are the featured collumnist alot does that mean you are close to becoming a level 2 mod? like ive been a featured collumnist twice in what has seemed to be like the last month or so

Taken straight from the Advicenators.com FAQ:


Okay, to be a featured user (shown on the main page) you must meet all these criteria:

Have some bio information down (you can also do this on your settings page) that we don't mind showing on the main page (that means it's gotta be clean and nice-sounding)
Have "yes" checked for the featured user option (you can do this on your settings page, too)
Have at answered at least 100 questions
Have been a member at least thirty days
Have a rating of 4.5 or higher
Have never been banned by an administrator
Have updated your column in the last 48 hours
Have not been featured in the past 30 days
Each day there's a script that automatically makes a list of all the people who qualify for featured userdom and picks one of these people at random.

It's very important that you check or uncheck the featured user option, depending on what you want. If you're chosen as a featured user, you're it for the day. You can't change the option and pull yourself off, you have to contact a site moderator to choose another one, which could take a while. So if you don't want to be featured, make sure the button for it on your settings page isn't checked!


That's all there is to it.

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At my school, we have this dance where the girls ask the guys (hence the backwards part). I have a few guy friends that I'm thinking of asking, but I don't know how to ask them. Girls, if you could share how you asked a guy out (or to a dance), and guys, if you could share how you'd like to be asked, that would be great. Also, none of these guys are romantically involved with me in any way. Also, if you can think of cute ways to do my hair or other dance tips/tricks (i've never been to a dance, really.) then I'd really appreciate it. Thank you so much, and I look forward to hearing back from you soon. :)

Oh, and also, should I ask a freshman (I'm a freshman) or an upperclassman?

Please remember this fact about the male brain: You MUST be very direct with us. Subtle hints won't work. Strong hints won't work. Obvious hints won't work. Just walk up and say "Hey! Wanna go to the dance?" and you can't go wrong. If you're not looking for any kind of relationship to come out of this then ask anyone! If your friends say no, ask someone from class that you know, or even don't know! It's supposed to be fun and this could be a great way for you to meet new people.

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Hello, I'm starting to work out not because I think I'm fat, but because I would like to stay in shape.

Anyway I have extremely muscular legs, especially my calves. Since they are muscular it makes my legs look fat.

Is there anything that I can do to lose some muscle in my legs and not make them that bulky?

Thank you for any help.

If you're working out with weights I would recommend less weight and higher repetitions. This is more suited for toning than building muscle and could help you in your quest for slimmer legs.

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