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Q: Hi um I have a question for you..
Well I'm 13 and I'm a girl, and I like this boy.
I guess in 6th and 7th grade I was a "prep" and this boy was "emo" and we didn't like each other because I was prep and he was emo.
But now this year in 8th, my feelings have changed for him immensely and I like him quite alot.
But I think he still doesn't like me.
Seeming as your a guy I thought I'd ask you.
I know you don't specify in love but can you please help?
Thanks.
♥berriesss287

Hey,
thanks for considering me!
Alright so if you want to get this guy to like you, you're going to have to let him know you like him. For example, hint it to him that you like him. But you have to start out as friends first. You can't just rush into it either. Talk to him long enough until he knows you like him, and he'll like you soon enough. Hope I helped!

Q: does any one know where i can get a starter kit or subscription card for xbox live for the original xbox not the 360 and if not do u have an extra

I was at GameStop the other day and I actually saw one there (I don't know if you have a GameStop near you but there are other stores like EB Games etc.). Usually there will be a couple of them in stock there. If you don't find one in-store, there are plenty online at eBay or amazon.com.

Q: everytime i click my itunes, it doesnt come up? why isnt it working?

Alright, you might have a problem with your iTunes program. Try uninstalling it and reinstalling it. This works for me when iTunes goes insane.

Q: I was curious on how you have to answer the questions when you start the animal crossing game to get certain people. I want a blond girl, but i don't even know if it is possible because i keep getting the same person. and it's really frustrating. I have wild world on the nintendo ds. I would like a link that it is on, or a full list of possiblilites...thank you

Alright I have that game and there's a full list of these options at www.animalxing.com/hairstyles.php

Q: My cat has a kind of bald spot near his tail. I just want to know if this is normal and if it will grow back. He's an orange and white cat and I hope nothings wrong with him.
I asked someone else and they told me to ask you about this. Thanks!

Yeah this is normal in cats. It's simply shedding. My cat is shedding all over the place and it's because cats need to shed their winter coat so they don't overheat.
You're welcome!

Q: dose mt.dew lower guys sperm count if they drink it???????

Um... I'm not completely sure because I just don't like the flavor of mountain dew. But I've been told that and I believe it's a myth. Anyways, don't let that get to you because a guy produces over 2-3 million a day so I'm sure it's not going to affect anything.

Q: in on the search for a good quality mp3 or mp4 player, because my mp4 player broke.

it hassss to be/have:
relatively small
have a screen(not like an ipod shuffle)
not an ipod
not a cheap imitation ipod
cute=](im a girl, i like cute things=])
a menu screen where i can select an artist and view all of their songs, so i dont have to click through all of the songs on it
4 GB
preferably not over $150
no specific software that i have to buy seperatly, like ipods and itunes

it would be nice if i has, but isnt vital:
games
an external speaker that plays the music when the headphones arent plugged in
radio

so if you can find an mp3/mp4 player that fits those, i would really really appreciate it, because all i can find are imitation ipods or ones that dont have menu screens, things like that.

thanks so much!

alright, so what my friends have are mp3 players from the company Creative. They have screens and can do just about everything you asked for. Although I'm not totally sure about the external speakers. But it does display pictures and it comes in a variety of colors (i sound like a commercial).

Q: does out universe expand forever? or does it like.. end? im really interested in that stuff even though im only 13 so i dont understand alot about or solar system. what are some jobs other than astronomer i can do when im older too? or do astronomers get paid alot? i want a job relating to the solar system that gets paid well when im older. cause i have no clue what i want to be when lots of kids already know.. also yeah with my first question.. also whats the deal with black holes? so when you go in.. instant death? or you get transported to a different time or something? i wish we humans could know more.. and like whats a space time continuim(sp?) and do you believ in aliens and are there any clues to there being aliens or some kind of other organisms on other planets? THANKS! :)

Alright so here's the most common theory (because it isn't really proven) The universe expands forever and never ends. Our solar system is just a tiny insignificant thing inside the universe. Astronomers get paid fairly well, and I'm not sure of other jobs that have to do with space.
And black holes, when something goes in, it brings it to another area in the universe. So yeah it's kind of like teleportation.
A space time continuum as it's spelled is the bond between space and time.
And yes, I do believe in life on other planets, because I read that there's another planet that's been found that's capable of sustaining life.
Glad I could help.

Q: When I'm online and click pretty much anything that brings me to a new page(like if I press a link or click someone's picture on facebook) my computer makes a noise. It's not like a broken-computer noise but it's like, coming from the speakers. Anyone know how I can turn it off?

You mean the clicking sound? Yeah that's normal. It's just the way they programmed it for you to know that the mouseclick got through the computer and it's bringing you to a different page. The only way to turn it off is to turn down the speakers or mute the volume on your computer.

Q: I'm thirteen and I guess you could say i'm Catholic. My family goes to church every week, but I don't even feel good when I go. I feel like it's all a big lie, God and Jesus and Heaven and Hell. I mean, I think to myself, it seems kind of unreal that when you die you go to this wonderful place with God and if you don't follow all the exact rules of christianity, you go to hell with evil Satan. So you are telling me if I tell a little lie, or say "Oh my god" once, I have to burn in the depths of hell in my after life, if I don't go tell some priest all of my business and ask god to forgive me? Don't tell me that isn't true, because the 10 comandments say that. That brings me to hell. Out of the billions of people on earth, a fiery, hot place may not be scary to some. Maybe sitting in a white room with a set of rainbow blocks infront of you for eternity is hell, not being able to do anything else. But then, all of a sudden out of nowhere I get scared that that might be real, and all of a sudden I believe in god again. Can anyone help me out here? What should I believe in my situation. OH! And if you give me some quote from the bible to explain your answer, I swear I will ignore it because I can't stand that.

Ok so I'm going to say this the easiest way possible because it's kinda a broad topic. So pretty much the way to go to heaven is to have faith in God and to know that Jesus loves you and everyone. The ten commandments don't say anything about saying things like that. They're rules for being a more faithful Christian. If you believe in God and know that he forgives you for things you know you did wrong, you'll go to heaven.

Q: okay, im 15/f and im pretty, I always had a boyfriend, and guys would call me hot and all. But my teeth are kinda messed up. My bottom are PERFECT!. But my top are messed up. Okay.. my front two teeth are a little tilted in. Then those "fang" teeth are weird too. My one is okay, its not bad i could live with it, but my main problem is my other fang tooth. I still have 3 baby teeth left and that fang tooth is growing on top of my baby. So its pushed out, like sticking out.
Now im a cheerleader, And i hate to smile bc of my teeth. People at my school are use to it i guess, and never say anything about it. But its when im with other people. How can i be more confident with my teeth like they are? And be more happy during cheerleading. We're going to an away camp friday and i dont want people to think im mean bc i dont smile.

((braces are not untill my baby teeth fall out, so i dont know when i can get them))

First of all, if people like you, what should it matter what your teeth look like? Second, if you really want straight teeth, then an orthodontist could get you a retainer, which is like temporary braces. So what I suggest is that you'll smile and people will like you for who you are, not for your teeth.

Q: if you have verison and your phone battery is messed up, how long does it take to get a new one?

So my verizon phone i think has gone completely dead. Well if you were to go to the store and get a new battery, it depends on the model because on the recent models, they still have batteries in stock. and if you have a hand-me-down phone like me, which happens to be like 5 years old, then you can check on the internet or go to the store and see if you can get an upgraded (newer model) phone for free, like I'm getting in September. And you'll keep the same number too. But if it's just a battery you want, then you can order one online, at the store (maybe it's in stock) or on the phone.

Q: hi on some days i like to do weight lifting but the next day i feel lazy and cant be bothered and just stop doing them what are some things i can do to keep doing my work out...thanks...

Well yeah keep telling yourself that if you want to stay muscular you'll have to lift. Also, find a specified time for every day that you can lift.

Q: is their any shampoos/conditioners or anything thats cheep and can help my hair grow longer? i cut it and i dont like it and i want to try to make it grow faster..is their any way?

Well my hair used to be kinda long (guys can have semi long hair too!). I just used whatever shampoo i felt like buying. But my hair grew pretty fast because when I used shampoo/conditioner, I like massaged it in so to speak. It keeps the hair healthy so it keeps growing.

Q: i reset it from the ipod when it was plugged in and it still doesnt recognize it
ive also restored it a couple of times from the actual itunes
theyre are movie files in the movies sections but every time i plug it in theres a pop up that states that those files cant be played on this type of ipod (yet clearly its an ipod video)

any help would be greatly appreciated

hm... well what i normally do when iTunes goes insane is like back up all my music and stuff files. and then reinstall itunes, maybe get a newer version? glad i could help.

Q: Ok I am wondering if I will be able to maintain my weight this week. 15/f;between 95-97 pounds, 5'2. Heres the plan:

Today: Pretty much ate a good share, but I didnt really "excersise". (Stayed at home) Probably 2000-24000 calories.

Tomarrow: Eat a 400 breakfast and have a big meal (cant eat that healthy out, but I will resist fried orange chicken!) for lunch/dinner and have a healthy snack when I get home. I will be at the mall basicly all day walking around.

Mon-Thurs: Eat sensible/healthy. Around 2,000 calories. Moderate excersise, Im going to be very busy!

Fri-Sun: Its vacation so Im probably going to be having lunch/dinner out and a breakfast buffet! (Not healthy!!!) However, Im on vacation so I will probably be walking a good deal.

And after I will continue to eat healthy, except on the weekends but only if I have a good amount of excersise.

Will this work? Thanks in advance!

Yeah that's a good plan. Just make sure that if you eat something high in calories or fat that you work it off eventually. I've been running around a mile a day on the treadmill to maintain this. And if you don't have any exercise equipment, you can always run around your house a couple of times or take a walk (you can stay fit while walking, too) often.

Q: i have an ipod video but i cant put videos on because itunes doesnt recognize the fact that it can hold the videos in the library
also when it doesnt recognize when there is a dvd in the drive

does anyone know how to fix this?

Yeah but the way you can do this might get annoying. You're going to have to reset your ipod video so that the itunes program takes it as an ipod video and recognizes that it takes videos.
There's a format/reset button on itunes. when you plug in your ipod and it shows up on itunes, click properties or settings on your ipod and reset it.

Q: how long does food stay in your stomach before passing to your small intestine? and how long does it stay in your small intestine before passing into your large intestine? and how long does it stay in your large instestine before you poop it out?

please only answer if you know!!

thanks :)

Well both my parents are scientists, so I've had a couple of lessons on the digestive system. The length food stays in your stomach varies depending on the density of the food. If you are digesting something like jello, it will take about an hour to get through the stomach. If it's something like a bucket of KFC chicken, it could take about 3 hours.
Alright, moving on to the intestines. The stomach acid turns the food into a blobby mass. Remem ber, the intestines, if spread out, are pretty long. So it takes about 3 to 4 hours to get through the small intestine. And then it moves on to the large intestine. Remember that the intestines squeeze the food mass forward down the intestines, so it's pretty timely. This takes on end about 5 to 6 hours to get through the large. And it gets processed into waste for a couple of hours. So all in all, it takes anywhere between 10 to 24 hours for food to go in and then come out.

Q: i was always really close to my aunt,she was like a 2nd mother to me.she was older tho,she was my great aunt.me & her were best friends all my life,i loved her more than anything.but about last october,i found out that she was really really sick,and that she had been for a long time,but they didnt tell me because they didnt think i could handle it.they sed she wouldnt live much longer.she died close to christmas and it ruined my christmas.i bauled my eyes out,and sometimes i still do.i was pale & depressed all the time.well im getting over it,but i miss her so much.i cant get her voice or our memories out of my head.i cant get over this,i miss her.i start crying whenever i think of her.i swear she was an angel,and still is.what can i do to help myself not get so upset.i just miss her so so much.
the last time i saw her,she was so skinny & sickly looking,she looked like an alien,i couldnt handle it.and i dont forgive myself,i was selfish.i couldnt handle seeing her like that,so i left her when she needed me the most.i need her now,i need her so much.i dont know what to do.i miss her,i need her.sometimes,i know shes with me,i can feel it,but its not the same.she was my only true friend ever.what can i do to forgive myself & nto get so upset.
sorry it was long,thanks.
:[

What you need to do is open yourself up to others and tell them what a wonderful person your aunt was. Reminisce about all the good times you had and remember that she's watching down on you from heaven.

Q: Hi there! I have an Ipod video, and I know that it has 30g. Now, I think I have enough room on my Ipod so that I can have videos (i have two of them by the way) And this is what my Ipod says on Itunes
Audio-582.3 MB
Photos-13.4 MB
Other- 72.3 MB
Free Space- 27.17 GB

On Itunes, it will play my music videos, but on my Ipod, it only plays the song...so why can't it?

Thanks in advance!

Alright, you should try getting rid of some of your audio because that's a majority of your space used up. So if you delete (or at least take off of your ipod) some of your songs that you don't really listen to, the iPod would have enough to play your videos.

bio

Hey I'm glitch5000 and I'm here for anyone in a pinch. I specialize in advice about pets, technology, and friendship issues. If you want to ask me a question, feel free. I'll answer any question.
Thanks!