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I'm not sure if residue is the right word but I took a sticker off a plastic thing of mine and the stickeyness of the sticker refuses to come off. There's no paper on it, just the stickyness and I can't figure out how to get it off. It keeps getting things stuck to it and making it look bad. It's a little cigar case thing that one of my friends gave to me. It's all plastic so I can't burn the stickyness off. Any ideas on how I can get it off? (link)
Hey,

Use a warm wash cloth and dish washing liq. it takes a little work, but will not damage your plastic case...


the down button on my laptop just fell off and i have no way putting it back on.. it usually pops off and i could pop it back in but it would still be loose and all but now that it came off i dont think i can get a way to put it on because it wont go on!! what do i do?!?!? (link)
Hey,

One of the ways to fix that is to put a small drop of hot glue ( from a hot glue gun ) on the key, and hold it in place...it holds well..and can be redone if there is ever a problem...most other types of glue will leak down in the computer and super glue will eat away at most plactics...


iam 14 and in the 9th grade and I want to do more than just hug and kiss my boyfriend.Is there any other things that i can do besides hug and kiss my boyfriend?I know that there is sex and iam going to do that if that's the only other thing i can do i just want to get closer and if i do have sex iam already on birth control becouse of my messed up period and iam going to use protection.what can i do besides hug and kiss my boyfriend? (link)
Hey,

Take it from Granny, becoming sexualy active is a big responsibility, and at your age, I would not do anything, that you are not really ready to do. It is best to develop a good relationship before getting into any type of sexual relationship....


omg im so pissed right now, i found out today that my best freind erin asked my ex boyfreind out to the homecoming dance this month, and he said yes. the way she told me this shocking news was, "hey katie, um the other day i accidently asked brandon to the dance, i kinda blurted it out, and well brandon kinda accidently said yes now obviously neither of them didnt think much of how much it would hurt me, consifering that i still inda had feelings 4 him. he could have gone with any other person to the dance, but no, he decides that he would rather go with my best freind. well i called him and told him how i feel and he thought thatthere was nothing wrong with him going with my best freind. what should i do?? (link)
Hey,

If I was you I would ask your best friend to not go out with your ex, if she really is your best friend...and as far as your ex...I would just go a head and write him off...your best friend used very poor taste in asking out your ex..however, I would not write her off, with out giving her a chance...people, do make mistakes, she may not have really known how you would feel about the situation...


I have really BAD acid reflux, sometimes to the point where it's unbearable, and it hurts my throat so bad i can't even breathe. My question is how can I treat this? I've already tried just every OTC medication out there, including the popular "Tums" and "Rolaids" -- tried it all. I CAN'T go to a DOCTOR because my parents don't understand.

And some things to help you out:

*I rarely ever eat spicy foods - anything that triggers stomach acids to go up the digestive tract.

*It occurs anytime, anywhere, no matter how I stand, sit or lay. It worsens when I exercise.

*Even not eating at all triggers it, drinking lots of water or beverages that do not contain acids still trigger it.

So what should I do, and how can I treat this? And if you REALLY think I need a Doctor (which I'm sure I do), how can I persuade my parents into taking me?

But it would still be awesome to read advice on treatment at home and certain limitations or methods -- anything at all would be great.

Thanks in advance! (link)
Hey,

I had the same problem in the past...and it takes a combination of things to help...

1) Eat smaller meals, several times a day.

2) When you do eat avoid, fast food or raw vegtables, or anything greasy.

3) Try not to eat at least 4 hours before bedtime, and sleep with a few pillows so that your raised up some what.

4) Avoid any drinks or foods with caffine.

5) I would recommend going to gnc and getting some aloe Vera Juice, it works wonders on the digestive tract.

If these things don't help, tell your parents that you think you have acid reflux, many people have it, if they think a doctor is too expensive, you can get them to take you to the health department they have a doctor there, that will treat you for a small amount of money, and you could get your prescriptions free or at very little cost...be sure to stay on top of this, because un treated this could become a big problem for your health...Granny


I like this 8th grader alot.But I am in the 6th grade.Should I go up to him and say I like you and also say age doesn't matter.What should I do?My bestfriends says I should do that but I am not sure.Help!!!!!!!!!!!! (link)
Hey,

I would invite him out with a few of your friends, to maybe a dinner or movie and see what his feelings, might be...that way you will know what is going on before you say anything...or get a friend of yours to find out for you....Good Luck


18/f/NJ
Kayla

my boyfriend fingered me yesterday and i've done it before and he says he has too but he never touched my clit during the whole entire time, which made it hurt. how can i teach him to do it in a nice way? without hurting his feelings? cuz it hurt when he did it cuz he didn't touch my clit for a while first!! (link)
Hey,

Just be honest with him, alot of guys do not really know what feels best to a female..many don't know that the clint is the key...In any sexual relationship...the key is good communication...you could start the conversation by asking him..where he like to be touched the most...and then tell him how you like to be touched the most...it will be a big turn on for him, if he know he is giving you pleasure...


Im 19, and I dont know much about periods. I started having mine when I was about 16, late I guess. And they were regular then, I later at about 17 years of age had an eating disorder that lasted for about until I was 18 1/2. After that my period stopped for a while, like about 6 months it did after i started to lose weight, then all the sudden came once after those 6 months, then about 2 months later it did again, then it stopped for another 4 months then came again,as for this year 2006 i have only had it 3 times.. and the last time i had it was in september 2nd of this year, so i havent seen it since. I am wondering what is wrong with me? I got help for my eating disorder, and I eat better, I know that had something to do with stopping it since I lost weight, but now i eat much better and dont know what could be the problem, last year i had a cyst on my ovary and sometimes still feel a slight pain around there every once in a while, i also am starting to devlop hot flashes and sweat alot...i dont know if its early menopause or what, but id love some advice on what i should do, and i also get regular cramps up and down my leg, muscular cramps, and then sometimes it feel like ill have my period but it never ever comes... (link)
Hey,

I know that eating disorders can have a big effect on periods, and it sounds like that may be your problem, but to be safe I would go and see a guyno to be sure. Some times it take take a while for your period to get back into a normal cycle..you are not alone...


ok me & my ex get started talkin again i found out she likes me && i kinda like her back but i promised myself that i wouldnt go back out with her ckuz she doesnt trust me or believe me with nothin i say so everytime we talk my feeling come back to her. what should i do (link)
Hey,

The best thing to do is to be honest with her, and let her know how you feel about her, but let her know what bothers you, if you don't the relationship will never be right or fair to either of you. Sometimes you have to risk losing something to have it...Good Luck - Granny


Hey!!!

I have a question. I am a girl and I wanted to know how to ask a guy out??? Please help me...


signed
confesed

P.S. All of the guys out there, is it easy to ask a girl out? Do guys ask a hirl out right away??? (link)
Hey,


The best thing to do is to invite him to a group get together, while he is there talk to him or get a friend to see if he is interested in someone...if not...then while at the group event or just after...just ask him if he would like to go to a movie or something..the main thing is to play it cool and slow...if he says no...act like it is no big deal and move on....


I'm very shy. I'm so shy that I don't even want to get up to go turn in my paper because people stare at me. I don't even raise my hand to answer questions in class because I'm scared that I will get the wrong answer and people will make fun of me. If a person is shy (like me), are they always going to be shy for their whole life or do you eventually stop being shy? If so, how? (link)
Hey,

Take it from granny, people don't always stay shy...the older you get the more that you see that most people have a lot of the same thoughts and fears...the more that you see that people are alike in as many ways as they are different..your little quarks don't seem like suck a big deal...and the funny thing is, if you decide not to be shy...people will not see you that way...a lot of the way people see you is how you see yourself...so if you act bold...they will think you are....


I've been questioning my gender identity(whether i am male or female)(i'm physically male, 15) I'm wondering how to tell my parents, if i decide I want a sex change. (link)
Hey,

I would take some time and think about it..a lot of guys your age feel the same way...but later change their mind...the operation is very, very expensive...and they put you through all kinds of hoops....and the operation may not be right for you...

Hey, I better understand now...and have a new answer..

I would suggest getting your parents and your self to meet with a counselor, to talk about your feelings..the counselor, can help all of you to better understand each other...if that is not something that could happen...the best thing to do is to sit down with the parent that you are closest too, and tell them what your feelings are,
and then talk to your other parent together...most parents know in their heart, when they have a child that has certain feelings...just ask them to be understanding with you, and do the same for them...Good Luck


are there any products or something to make hair grow faster? not like 2 inches a day but like faster than usual?!

thanks so much. (link)
Hey,

Taking B 12 pills help nails and hair grow faster...also when you get out of the shower...massage your scalp really good in small circular motions...it will improve the circulation in your scalp...those are the best things that I know of....


I try not to wash my hair everyday since its very damaged. However, the day I don't wash it, its really oily at the roots and quite dry at the ends. How do I keep it clean without damaging it so much? [I use SunSilk Hydra TLC]
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Hey,

If you don't want to wash it each day...yet keep it from looking oily...apply a small amount of baby powder in you your hair comb it in and rub into the scalp...then comb with a damb comb..the baby powder will take out the excess oil and even out the texture...just remember to use a small amount...and your hair will smell good too...try some hot oil treatments...they really help damaged hair...


I recently had a spray on tan and now its getting blotchy. I want it of. I tryed scrubbing with soap and water and it just turns me red and hurts. I need to get it off. Help!! (link)
Hey,

The best thing to do is to take a luke warm bath, with epson salt added to the water...use an entire box..and soak for about an hour...epson salt draws impurities from the skin...it should help you...the good news is it should wear off in about 10 days or less...


I was in the kitchen making cookies when I discovered that I had no vanilla extract. The cookie recipie that I'm using calls for only 1/2 teaspoon of the extract, but I'm worried about how they would turn out.

Is it ok to leave out the vanilla extract, or are there any substitutes for vanilla extract?

Thank you very much for your advice!

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Hey,

If you run out of the Vanillia, either add a tablespoon of brown sugar, a tablespoon of Van ice cream or try a couple of tablespoons of french van coffee creamer...it will give it that vaniller tatse you want...


I have a cooking problem.

What is the difference between soda crackers and saltines?

If you have an old recipe that calls for "Soda Crackers," can you use regular old everyday Saltine crackers?

Thanks! (link)
Hey,

They are the same thing...so sub away...


So I'm renting a house with friends, and somehow I ended up with the only room in the house with tacky, cheap fake wood panelling. It's kind of ugly, and I'm allowed to paint my room. I'm just concerned that it'll end up looking like painted panelling... but I don't have the time to spend filling in all the cracks. Has anybody else had to deal with something like this? I need ideas! (link)

Hey,

This is a hard one...If you are going to paint it, the best color(s) are going to be white or whiteist...other colors really make the paneling look like painted paneling...One trick that you could do..is the leave the paneling alone..and go to an appliance store and get a few of the really big boxes like a refriderator would come in and make wall size panels..either the size of the wall or almost...paint them the color that you would like and put them into place..with tacks..you can also wall paper them or just do the one wall above your bed...just be sure not to over wet them when you paint...or you could order a few of the wall size posters...like the ones that look like the ocean or whatever..they will cover an entire wall..I could suggest more..but I'm sure that, if you are renting..you don't want to go into a major project..


i have terrible breath and brushing doesnt seem to get it to go away. what can i do to get rid of it? (link)
Hey,

Go to the health food store such as GNC and ask them for some choriphill tablets..Take them and be sure to brush your tounge also...The pills work very well...and avoid high acid or sugary foods...


soo me and my boyfriend are planning on having sex for the first time soon. it will be my first time, but not his. what do i need to know? (link)
Hey,

Make sure that you are doing this for the right reason. The next thing is to be sure to practice safe sex...that mean making him use a condom...and make sure that you take this slow and if you want him to stop...make sure that he does...a lot of responsibility comes with having sex...




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