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For the most part I'm good with car and animal related questions, but I'll answer other stuff if its something I feel I know enough about.
Ask me anything, and I'll give it my best shot.

Just dont ask me anything about the chances of you being pregnant.

Or if s/he likes you or not.

Or if you're fat. (I'll say yes no matter what)

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i recently bought a used car and was talking to my moms boyfriend about it. It pulls to the right and he said it could ither be the wheel alignment or tires. i know the back tires need to be changed but my question is whcih one is it more likely to be and if it is the alignment how long can i wait until it will start messing up my wheel barrings? im a little tight on money so i wont beable to do it right away

I know this answer is a bit late, but I need to say this: Solidadvice4teens is quite off base. %75 chance all you need is an alignment, %15 it is tires. This happens to cars ALL the time for no dramatic reason. Just normal wear and tear and it is absolutely nothing to be super concerned about. SolidAdvice is blowing it way out of proportion. In no way shape or form does it being out of alignment mean that its AUTOMATICALLY had some sort of major front end damage. (read: SolidAdvice4teens doesn't know jack about this matter. Perhaps other topics, but certainly not cars)

Alignments are pretty cheap, just call a local shop for their price. As for checking your tires, if you can feel a substantial pull then you can tell if its your tires merely by looking at them, you'll see significant wear, especially along the sides of the tread.

Good luck, and feel free to ask further questions.

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im noticed that ebay sells cars, everyone is telling me that its a bad idea but the ones im looking at are from used car dealerships and they have a 100.00% rating and have had all good commments. is this something i should just forget about or do you think it would be okay?

This "Christina" person is frankly and idiot.

Ebay is safe to use, IF you use it SAFELY.
If it sounds sketchy, it probably is.
If you can contact the person through messages or email, thats good, it helps you get a better feel for how trustworthy they are.

Ratings are very important, the higher, the better. Personally I never buy anything from someone with a rating lower than 95%.

You can also look at a sellers feedback and comments, those are very helpfull.

Another great feature about Ebay motors is that you can have insurance on the purchase, so that if something DOES go wrong, you dont lose any money.

But yes, craigslist is also a good option, you should try both places.

So, just be safe and smart when using Ebay. You'll be fine.

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Dear Advice,

Im fat and ive tried everything from pills to being a little anarexic. What should I do.

Everything? Pills and anorexia do not sound like "everything" to me.

How about you try a little self discipline and start exercising and eating healthy. Its common sense.

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i am raising a bluebird from its egg in my house without my parents knowing. i need to know a good website to go on to find out more about them or if you know anything then I'd like to know.

That is NOT a good idea. Blue birds are WILD ANIMALS that are not meant to be domesticated. Living indoors is NOT a good life for a bluebird. Besides, it would make a terrible pet. Bluebirds are notoriously fierce birds, and quite loud.
Besides, your parents will probably flip shit when they find out. Which I guarantee they will.
I suggest you take it to the nearest wildlife rehabilitation center, if it hasn't already died (eggs need really specific care to grow properly).

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I want to teach hearing high school students ASL (American Sign Language) for a career. What colleges teach ASL from beginner level and give you the degree(s) you need to be a teacher? Thanks.

Maybe you should LEARN sign language before you decide that teaching it is what you want to do with your life. That's a really big decision for not even knowing how to.
Try a book, or there might be a class in your area that you could find through the local classifieds.

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Alright. not to long ago I posted a thing about Cheery Bombs, well two days ago, my car got hit =[
my perfect blue mustang, im really depressed about this. I've been paying for this car all myself, and now it might be totaled.
Long story short, I was on a road, and turned to go down this one way street, well a lady was coming up it(the wrong way) and we hit. Its 100% her fault since it was a one way street. If my car is totaled, can I tell her insurance ppl that I want the same car and color and they will get it for me? Also, will her ppl pay off the rest of my loan since its not up for another 2 1/2 years?

hollister_lover09

Ok, assumign that you got all of her information (insurance carrier, name, number, etc...) and an officer showed up on the scene and can affirm that the accident was in fact her fault, then you should be set.
You need to contact your insurance, and alert them of the accident, and her insurance, to see if they will pay for it. As long as you can prove it was not your fault, insurance should cover it. Thats what they are paid for, after all.
What the insurance gives you really depends on the amount of damage. You'll need to get a quote from a shop to see what it would cost to fix it. If the cost to fix it is more than it was worth before the accident (use http://www.kbb.com/ for a reference on what its worth) then its considered totaled, and I believe that the insurance company would give you that amount of money. Its not like they'll go searching for the exact car that you want, unfortunately. If it costs less than the value of the car to fix it, then insurance will pay the bill for you.

And dude, that SUCKS that your car was hit! Sorry :[

Anyway, I hope that made sense. Feel free to ask for any clarification.

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I have a 2000 Mustang V6 and I need a new exhaust already, but I want to get something that makes my car sound faster/sweeter. If I was to get a cherry bomb, what all would they have to do to my car to put it on? && about how much all together? thanks!!

or if you have any suggestions on what to put on my car that isn't not that much, please tell me..


btw I'm 17/F so I don't know a lot about cars :D

First off, where do you live, and are you seeing anyone? :p ... I kid, I kid. I just think that chicks with hot cars are sexy 8D

Cherry bombs are kinda overrated. If you just want a new muffler that makes it sound more badass than Flowmasters are the shit. They are kinda pricey, but I'll be damned if it doesn't sound awesome. Dynomax is pretty popular too, as is Magnaflow.

If you just want the Flowmaster muffler it'll cost between 70 bucks for the cheap ones, and over 100 for the nicer ones. It hardly takes any labor to replace a muffler.

Personally I would recommend a cat back high flow system, like this: http://cpwstore.carpartswholesale.com/catalog/details/Ford/Mustang/Flowmaster/Exhaust_System/2000/Base/6_Cyl_3-dot-8L/F1317275.html
You can find cheaper versions, but with something like this you'll add noticeable power and a GREAT rumble.

I can go on and on with different things you could to, but Ill leave it at this for now. You can always ask me more questions if you like.

Good luck!

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im 16 and i live in illinois. and im a girl.
im gonna be getting my first car. and since its my first car im not gnna be get a real expensive one.

my brother got a ford escape for his first car. and it had nothing but problems and we spent soo much money fixing it. but now he has a altima coupe and its like his life haha. but hes 18 now.

im in love with the scion xb. but not the new version. theres cheap ones over here for about 9,000 but my family/friends think its so ugly. so im sure my parents wont buy it for me.

i was just wonder what is another good first car for me?

ps. my dad is really picky when it comes to cars. he only likes like toyata, honda, volkswagon and that kinda stuff.
anddd for some reason i dont like really low cars cause i hate feeling like im drving on the ground. i like being up and being able to see.
but thanks so much !

As I have suggested many times, Honda and Toyota ARE the way to go (though I must wonder why your dad likes volks too, there really not comparable to honda/toyota).
Scions really arent anything too special, aside from there styling.
I do not recommend getting an older US made car like your brother did, you'll eend up spending alot of money ad time in the shop.
And since its your first car you should be TOO picky. Besides, your dad is probably going to end up paying, right? That pretty much means that the most you can do is offer your preference, but hes going to be the one making all the decisions unless you fork over some cash.
If you want some height you could consider a Honda CRV, or a Toyota Rav4, but dont dismiss other cars just because they are "low to the ground". You'll probably be so stoked to actually have your very own car that things like that wont really matter.

Anyway, good luck.

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Hay! well,i got 200 dollers at victoria's secret, and i'm planning on useing it to buy a cute bathing suit and some other things. But you see, i do not have a loverly bunch of coconuts so to speak.What i'm getting at is- what style bathing suit would be good for a girl who is,ehhh, about a 34B? and would victoria's secret run big?

muchos gracias =]

Being a guy, I don't think I can say much about which bathing suit to get, but I felt the need to say something:

Personally, I think that your cup size is great. Large bunches of coconuts, as you put it, can be overrated. I like them a little bit smaller.

Just my two cents :P

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im looking for into buying a new camera, and i really like the nikon d40 (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10783765#)
if anybody has it, can you tell me what you think of it? is it worth the money (i do take a lot of pictures)? what are any speacial "features" about it, and are they really hard to figure out?
anything, really. thanks a ton!

I dont know that much about cameras myself, but a really great resource for technology reviews is www.cnet.com

They often have video reviews (usually), written review, pros&cons, user reviews/ratings, etc...

Good luck.

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Hey im 17 and a guy. last night i shaved for the first time and i gotta say its uncomfortable as f*** how long does it take for hair to grow back? its annoying as hell kus my undies are annoying the hell outa me lol

Uhh yeah, from personal experience, prepare for some serious itchiness. About one week until it stops itching so much its painful, two weeks till it stops itching all the time, and three weeks till it only itches a little and its not that bad.

But till then, its gonna suck. Sorry dude.

THIS ALSO SERVES AS A WARNING TO ALL GUYS OUT THERE. DO. NOT. SHAVE. YOUR. GENITALS. Its NOT worth it.

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How hard is it to potty train a siberian huskey? How do I train them? btw im 13/F. Ive trained my chihauhauh to stand on his hind legs and spin on command and to sit on hand command and also to hop and walk on hind legs. So how hard would it be for me to train a siberian huskey? (puppy)
Oh, and do u think renesemee (RA-nez-za-may) is a good name for a girl puppy?

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT NAME YOUR DOG RENESEMEE. Dont get me wrong, I liked the books(for the most part) BUT SHE KILLED IT BY NAMING HER RENESEMEE.

Anywho... I actually dont like paper training like the previous poster suggested, cause it lets the dog know that its ok to go to the bathroom in the house. Even if you do successfully get the dog to consistently go outside, it still has that thought that its ok to go in the house.
Youre better off keeping a close eye on her when inside, and taking her out VERY often (preferably to a designated area) and stand there with her until s/he does its business, then reward and praise alot. They get the idea very quickly that that is the proper place to go do their buisness.

I also disagree with your not wanting to crate train. Done PROPERLY it works wonders. If you do it right, the dog will come to think of the crate as its "safe place" kind of like its den. My dog voluntarily sleeps in her crate, and its where she hides when she gets spooked by something.

Also, MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR GETTING INTO. Do LOTS of research on the breed you want. One thing youll find about the husky is that they need TONS of physical and mental exercise. They need more than one LONG walk/run a day, or other type of exercise (agility, frisbee, etc...) and if they don;t get enough then they quickly develop bad habits/issues.

S/he'll be fine in the summer if you give it lots of shade and water. Also a nice place to dig up some dirt to lay in would be great(the dirt is colder than the air, helps the dog cool down).

In summary: It's not that hard to potty train any dog, especially a husky as they are fairly intelligent, crate training is the way to go, DO YOUR RESEARCH, and I sure as hell hope that you have your parents support/help in this, cause I dont think you know how much responsibility it is.

AND I VOTE NOOOO ON THE NAME.

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In my state, the legal age of consent is sixteen. So theoretically, if I was sixteen, could I legally have sex with someone who is 18? Or would that be statutory rape? Even if there's only a two year age difference, would having sex with an 'adult' be illegal?

So could I have sex with him or am I just jail bait?

I'm a girl, btw.


Dont take my word for it (do some research) but as far as it goes in my state, it is legal for a 16 year old to have sex with someone older than them by up to four years untill they are 18. So, a 16 year old could legally have sex with a twenty year old (though i really dont think thats a good idea) and an 18 year old could have sex with anyone.

Just dont rush into it. Make sure its something that you are both ready to do, and that you are prepared to face possible repercussions.

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ok, i know absolutely nothing about cars, but i'm looking for one right now.. preferably under 5000 dollars.. is it possible to find a good car for under this?? and a lot of the cars i've been seeing for under this have more than 100,000 miles.. is that ok? anyone who has any advice i would greatly appreciate it, thanks

Yep, its possible.
As the previous poster said, check craigslist in your area, and don't forget your local classifieds.

I recommend a used Honda civic or Accord, or a Toyota Corolla. They are all good cars usually found for a reasonable price.

Whatever you end up getting, make sure that you do some research on it before hand to see if the previous owners kept up on routine maintenance necessary for the car.

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How do you take care of one?
What kind of water do i use for them?
Bottle water or sink water?
How much food do i feed them?
Any other information for me? :D

thanks :D

Try to use google sometime instead of wasting your time here. Not to mention ours.

http://www.aquariumguys.com/betta-fish-care-article.html

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I have a 4 year old half chihuahua, half pomeranian doggie. He's in pretty good health but he scratches a lot. He gets dandruff. Is this natural because of his breed, or should I be concerned?

Hey there, thanks for asking me this question.
As far as I know this is not something that is normal. Thats not to say that it's a serious condition, but its not something that should be ignored.
You can call your vet for more detailed advice, and they might prescribe a specific treatment or product, but If I were you I would just go to the pet store and get some shampoo meant specifically for moisturizing the skin and reducing dandruff.

Good luck!
But if if the shampoo/cream doesn't work or it gets worse, call you're vet.

OH, I almost forgot, Is your dog on any kind of flea/tick preventative? If not then definitely get him on one asap, as fleas could very likely cause this skin issue, and fleas and ticks can spread some pretty serious diseases.

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why do guys have erections in the morning? thanks

Wow. Just WOW. The previous poster is so wrong that I dont even know what to say. polopunk, I suggest you go give head to a 12 gauge.

What you are referring to is called "Nocturnal penile tumescence". It happens to pretty much every man, usually a few times a night.

Wikipedia says "The cause of NPT is not known certainly. Bancroft (2005) hypothesizes that the noradrenergic neurons of the locus ceruleus are inhibitory to penile erection, and that the cessation of their discharge that occurs during REM sleep may allow testosterone-related excitatory actions to manifest as NPT."

Basically, when you are awake, there are certain chemicals that inhibit erections unless you are aroused, but when you sleep those chemicals go away, and it can manifest itself as an erection.

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Ok, so my gf and I have been at it for awhile and both agree its time to have sex. But im worried Ill cum early so I wont be hard and wont be able to so it. We fool around and stuff and dry hump or whatever and ill cum within like 5-10 mins. Does it change if you actually do it? Are there ways to last longer? thanks.

Everyone else is spot on, but I have a couple things to add.
When you do masturbate, and you feel yourself getting close to climaxing, back off until it stops, and then start again. Go for as long as you can without actually orgasming. Over time this can help your body get acclimated to lasting longer.
And make sure to be as stress and worry free as possible, its key to good sex.

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18 female
so i've like this guy for awhile now. he is really active, he plays three sports. well anyways he is always sore and he asks me sometimes to give him a massage and i dont mind at all ;) its a good reason for me to get somewhat closer to him i guess you could say. i always make him lay on the floor because for me its easier. but i never feel like im doing a good job, and i hate feeling like that! its usually always his lower back that hurts. i try and like rub it, it's hard to explain and i'll always be like "right here?" "is this even doing anything?" and he always says yeah but i dont know if its just because its me doing it and its somewhat good, or if he is just saying that. i am a pretty weak girl, my hands get tired easily which also makes me feel bad. i know its hard to try and explain how to give a good massage but can anyone give me any hints, experiences? i dont use oil or anything because well usually its like at a friends house when were all doing something and he'll ask me. is there ANYTHING that would make it feel better, maybe even turn him on a little bit? sometimes i'll like strattle him while doing it, because it's easier to do it at that angle but i dont know. anything will help :)

Start just rubbing his back up and down with your palms preferably with his shirt off. Besides just plain feeling nice (there's something intimate and arousing about a girl caressing you), it warms up the tissue for a better massage. Once you've done that for a bit, start pushing down with the.."heel"? of your palm. Start at the center of the spine and push in an outwards direction. Straddling him is good for this, cause you can put more of your weight into it if you need to. Work from the top down, or vice versa. Make your movements symmetrical. You can use your palms to push up the spine too, from bottom to top, to work the muscles in a different direction. Use your thumbs next. You can either push out from the spine with them like you did with your palms, or massage with them in a circular motion. That feels really good. I would also recommend rubbing his back in between changing styles. Like you did in the beginning with your palms flat.
A good way to end a massage (for me at least) is to do a quick shoulder massage, and a head massage. It feels really good.

If you want to turn him on, then definitely try and touch him a lot. Even if you were just massaging his lower back, when your rubbing him with your palms, explore more of him. Go all the way from the top of his neck to as far down to his butt as you can, and his sides too.

Good luck! (p.s., lucky guy, to have a friend willing to give him so many massages. They're one of my favorite things.)

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My boyfriend doesn't have a very large penis. I don't care i love him for him.. but sometimes it makes sex harder cause he slips out all the time. Do you know any positions that work better for people with smaller penises?

Lay on your back with your legs in the air. You can either have your legs closed, or better yet kind of resting on his shoulders. It gives him easy access and room to maneuver, and tightens your vagina, so it feels great for both of you. Its also nice because you can still have mutual physical contact, unlike positions like doggystyle.

Caution: this link is intended for mature audiences only, it is not pornographic, but very sexual in nature: http://www.sexinfo101.com/foldeddeckchair.shtml

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