The Talisman

Hi, I recently had a birthday to where I received 2 gift cards and I had over $40 in redeem money on my itunes. I spent around $5 of it since the 17th. Today I check my email to find a receipt of $35.20! These were all items that I never even purchased! These include 12 applications (most at ridiculous prices like $4.99 and $6.99) and 1 song that I did not even purchase. Either I've been hacked or something. I don't really know what to do right now. :( I tried contacting Apple about it, but I dunno if they can do anything?

I've been looking for a cheap one-way flight to Scotland and the cheapest tickets I usually find are flights with Aer Lingus. They seem to be in the $500 range (plus tax/fees, which would be $600 something) with 3 stops. The flights without Aer Lingus are usually in the $1000 range with 2 stops. Just curious if the price is way too good to be true? Also, if I were to take the 3 stop flight, is there anything I should know about switching airways between Aer Lingus and American Airlines? Thanks for any help. :)

The Smashing Pumpkins just announced that they will be playing a show near me. I'm tempted to go because...it's the freakin' Pumpkins! Of course, I have my doubts about it. Billy Corgan turned into Axl Rose when the band split. I don't want to see a half-assed show like Guns N' Axl...like the lead singer and a bunch of nobodies. Tickets are nearly $50 to see the show. I've heard they aren't that great live at all and don't live up to their performance...and that Billy is a drama queen. I'm curious if anyone has experienced seeing them live and could convince me otherwise or am I just wasting my time?

Very confused here. Every time I download a new podcast on my Itunes and try to sync the new ones, they will not show up on my Ipod after they are synced. Usually one or two make it thru, but the rest don't. For example...I just tried to sync 20 podcasts and only 1 went thru alright. This has never been a problem before with me...I've downloaded 50+ at one time and they all synced well. I have everything checked under the podcasts tab when I start syncing. When I start syncing, though...my itunes freezes up for a moment. It just doesn't make any sense to me? I have the most updated Itunes, so that's not the problem. My Ipod is a 30g classic video. Any help will be great. :/

The last time I traveled and first had my passport issued to me was when I was 13. I am now 18. Since passports expire every 5 years for anyone under 16, will I have to renew my passport even though I turned 16 within those 5 years? Of course I will have to renew my picture, but would I still have to pay the $100 for that? Another question...I have dual citizenship. If I have to renew both passports...I will have to pay $100 each, right? Any help will be great.

I have a few profile pictures on Facebook that I need to get rid of, but not delete them. I'd just like to move them to another album. Thing is...when I click on that profile picture, it won't give me an option to move it to another album. Anyone have any ideas?

I've never had a problem with uploading backgrounds before. When Youtube changed the whole channel view itself, it's harder to upload backgrounds. Now I keep getting the message "File not provided for upload background image action." or that it's too small. I used to be able to upload large wallpapers to my Youtube no problem, now it's won't do it. Has anyone found a way around this?

Ok, i'm getting tired of my Xbox 360 arcade lying around all the time. I'm planning on selling it. I bought it in January, brand-new. Nothing bad has ever happened to it...the console, controller, and wires are in pristine condition. It does come with a 20 GB hard drive. I also have 5 games to go with it: Far Cry 2, Halo 3 (disc only), GTA IV, Burnout: Paradise, and Brutal Legend. How much could this all go for?

If I were to sell it on Ebay, how much would shipping cost and how would I go about shipping it? If Ebay's not a good place to sell it, craigslist or a local gamestore? Thanks for any help!

Please no one word retarded answers. -_-

I was born in the UK and I'm 18. I've lived in the US since I was about a year old. I have dual citizenships as well. My mother (who is currently a British citizen) is planning to become an American citizen sometime in the next year. In a few months I will be moving back to the UK. Will this act hinder my dual citizenship while living over there?

It's going to be in 4 years, but the popularity of these nuisances could probably bring them back for the World Cup in Brazil. Could it be that they have put a nice little stain mark on the World Cup? It's already banned from a few future events such as Olympics in 2012. Could we possibly see a ban on these before the 2014? Hopefully. :(

Nowadays, you go on the internet to discover music and it's as simple as that. Back in the day, you either had the radio or a record store. I'd like to know how you got into a certain genre of music when you were growing up?

I grew up in the late 90's/early 00's (I know, not old enough) and discovered music by going to a local CD store called "The Beat Goes On...". My brother and I would go there and check out the wall of newly released rock CDs...and of course, buy them. That store introduced me to the obvious classic bands like AC/DC, Guns N' Roses, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Rush, etc.

Another question, what was the first CD/album/cassette you remember buying? Mine's was either Guns N' Roses "Appetite For Destruction" or Iron Maiden "Brave New World". :D

Ok, I'm planning on moving to the UK soon and need to ask some questions. I'm 18 and I'm planning on just buying one way plane ticket to the UK to live with family. Not that easy...right?

Here's a little dilemma...I was born in the UK and lived there for about a year as an infant before moving to the US permanently. My mother is a British citizen, but my father is not. I've heard that if you have a parent that is a British citizen, you will be a citizen as well. I do have dual citizenship, as well (or at least I think I do). Last time I went over there (when I was 15), I used 2 passports. I really dunno what i'm trying to say, kind of hard to explain. :P Another thing, if I were to move over there, do I need any type of work visa? I've heard that I need a National Insurance Number in order to work, what do I do with my Social Security?

Any other advice would be very helpful. Thanks!

I was curious if anyone thinks that Landon Donovan will be playing 4 years from now in Brazil with USA? He's quite a veteran and entering your 30's seems to be the cut-off age for most football players (except for the few that go until they are well in their late 30's). Do you think he would play for the US in 2014? 2018? Also, what about Dempsey or Howard?

I'm pretty much done with online play on my xbox, so now i'm just looking for games with splitscreen games for 2+ controllers. My bro and I play against each other all the time would like a good competitive game. Anyone know any good ones as of 2010 that have splitscreen? I know a lot don't offer that feature anymore, but it's worth a shot asking. I already have Halo 3 and COD 4 down. Thanks for any help!

I drew this a few days ago of Jimi Hendrix. Thing is, I have no clue if I should just leave it or if I should add psychedelic colors to it...? I think it would look neat if I added some color to it other than it looking bland. Any opinions about if I should add color or not? Please, no bashing as well...just a simple yes or no with a straight opinion on whether I should or not. Here's the pic...

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/7851/jimihendri...

Thanks! :D

I'm planning on drawing a picture of Jimi Hendrix, with him sort of offset to the right. I'm planning to put a good quote of his out to the right of him. I need something good that sums up himself as well as his music. Lyrics would be nice, but I'd prefer something completely original not in his songs.

I'm planning to move to Scotland to live with family next year from the USA. I was wondering if I would need a work visa (or any other kind of visa) in order to live there? I have dual citizenship from being born in the U.K., but so I dunno if I would have to have a visa or not? I don't really know how visas really work. :/ If there are any other helpful guidelines, that would be great. Thanks!

I was just curious on other people's favorite songs on live albums. I have a TON of live albums ranging from a lot of artists.. My top 5 would be...

"Devil's Dance" - Metallica, S&M

"Black Dog" - Led Zeppelin, How The West Was Won

"God of Thunder" - KISS, Symphony: Alive IV

"Cemetary Gates" - Pantera, Official Live: 101 Proof

"Hallowed Be Thy Name" - Iron Maiden, Live After Death

Ok, these kind of questions probably get asked a lot around here, I know. lol I'm 18 and I've been having somewhat of a beard on and off since I was 15. Problem is, it only grows under my chin...very nice and coarse. When it gets to around my cheek area, it's just peach fuzz. Will I ever grow out of it and be able to grow a full beard?

I recently bought "KISS Symphony: Alive IV" the other day and realized how great rock with a symphony goes to together. I was wondering if there are any other live albums out there like this? I also have Metallica's "S&M"...which rocks. :) I'm open to any metal or rock...