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  • What typewriter should I get?

    I'm looking for a nice manual (old) typewriter, and I've been looking at these brands- Corona of course, Remington and Olivetta Lettera. I've also seen some Royal and I'm wondering, what do I need to know, and what makes a better typewriter? I suppose it does come to personal preference, but I'm a little in the dark here. Any sites would be greatly appreciated.

    1 AnswerHobbies & Crafts10 years ago
  • What kind of literary device is used here?

    "his dark eyes glittered with pride"

    I don't want to confuse them...

    2 AnswersBooks & Authors1 decade ago
  • My ear feels clogged?

    I've never had an ear infection so I'm kinda scared :-/ I'm just getting over a cold (the coughing part has kind of died down now) and about 10 mins ago i felt as though my ear is clogged...i can hear out of it but not as well as my left ear. The ear itself has turned red. What can I do for the moment besides going to the doctor? (I will but just not today) Please help!

    5 AnswersInfectious Diseases1 decade ago
  • My mom needs help, but I've done all I could?

    I asked this in the mental health section, but I havn't gotten any answers and I'm getting kinda desperate!

    So i thought I would ask here too, as it is also a family issue, causing fights arguments and tears.

    So here's the deal.

    My mom for the past year or so, seems to have formed some kind of problem. I mean we all have problems, but it's getting worse and more consistent. So my mom has this kind of "idea" that people are out to get her- in a way. It's really difficult to explain. For example, one of the more recent ones, she told off (in a way) one of the people who call to sell stuff, since they call all the time or watever. then she told me that her computer is getting all f***ed up and that it's not working, and now she is quite convinced that these people that sell by phone, have something to do with it, as if they have hacked into it or something, causing her alarm/calander thing not to notify her of something I had to do after skl....things like that.

    She connects this things, as if the whole world is trying to make her life miserable. The example I gave wasn't very good, if i can remember some better ones I'll put them up. My father has talked to her a million times, trying to help her understand that she needs to think more positively etc. A few months ago I was so angry at what she was saying, I called her paranoid and she threw a fit, and of course was really angry with me.

    *I remembered another example*

    One weeknight, my parents and I went to a party, and they got a little tipsy, so we had a driver take us home. My mom was about to try me to school the next day, but she decided not to since she was so hungover AND then she saw a police car outside (which wasn't even really on our street) and she was so convinced that it was as if someone had called them to "keep and eye" because the police is never, ever around our street and etc.

    We really don't know what to do, and I really want to help her because it's really getting quite bad. So please any advice!

    Anyone know what this might be called? I mean if it has a specific name? Is it paranoia? Thank you.

    added later:

    forgot another possibly important detail...

    she has become more and more anti-social over the years, and I think this might be partially the reason. Might I add that she's always been pretty negative...but not to this point...

    added later:

    She also will sometimes stop talking about it thinking that they could be listening in on our conversation

    3 AnswersFamily1 decade ago
  • Can I pre-order Sims 3 at Best Buy at the store?

    We don't really want to preorder it online (my mom would prefer to just pay at the store vs. using her credit card online) we've never pre-ordered games! So can we go to best buy and preorder it there? Or is it a must to puy online/have it delivered/ pick it up?

    Thanks!

    5 AnswersVideo & Online Games1 decade ago
  • Iphone asking for a passcode?

    So I was using my iphone the past week (brother brought it back to me I havn't had it in almost a year) and it never once asked me for a passcode, but I remember I used to have one but I'm pretty sure I deleted it. I downloaded the update or w.e when I connected it to my computer, and now it's asking me for a passcode, and now I have no idea what to do! I don't want to restore it because I have photos in it (that are very precious to me!) What can I do, i've already tried 0000 and 1111 lol....kinda freaking out here so plz help!

    1 AnswerCell Phones & Plans1 decade ago
  • How can I "prevent" or make jet lag easier?

    I will be travelling in 3 nights, from LA to London, and I know that the way back to LA (from London) is harder, but I was wondering how can I make it easier for my body to adjust? Should I wake up earlier, go to bed later?

    The time difference is 8 hours, ahead of LA time.

    Thanks in advance!

    ps. any another tips for flying (i.e drink alot of water, get some zzz etc) would be appreciated!

    3 AnswersAir Travel1 decade ago
  • Blood tests and bad circulation?

    So i had some blood taken out of me on Tuesday (4 tubes! but some were small) nevertheless, I've noticed that my left arm (where the blood was taken from) has worse circulation that my right. i even asked my mom to check by hold both my hands, and the left one was colder then the right. We're going to tell the doctor this, but I just wanted to know, is this normal?

    2 AnswersOther - Health1 decade ago
  • How can I make my wavy, thick hair manageable?

    I have medium-long length, thick and wavy hair. I like how it is wavy, but some days i feel as if its a bit too frizzy compared to other people's hair (hehe) and it just feels "big".

    I have layered hair.

    I let my hair dry naturally.

    I sometimes put it up in a towel.

    If i use any "styling" products it a curl enhancing cream, haven't used it in a while so i know that this is my hair being annoying, not caused by the product.

    I just want it to be silky, and really easy to run my fingers through kinda thing, just manageable!!

    Any recommendations? Thanks!

    9 AnswersHair1 decade ago
  • How can I stay looking fresh after a long flight?

    I will be travelling from LA to London in a matter of weeks. I hate the way I look and feel after i get off a very long flight. I don't want to take any extra things on the plane that i have to check in (too much hassle) i don't drink coffee or any alcohol. What can I do on the plane to keep myself looking fresh when I arrive?

    2 AnswersOther - Beauty & Style1 decade ago
  • Do you believe that dark humor is an effective way of discussing serious issues?

    Kurt Vonnegut uses alot of black humor in his novels, for example in Slaughterhouse Five. Why does he use irony to mock war in this book?

    Please answer in detail.

    2 AnswersBooks & Authors1 decade ago
  • Which Stila tinted moisturizer should I try?

    They have 3,

    Sheer Color Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15

    Sheer Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 Oil Free

    Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15

    I'm debating more with the illuminating TM or the oil free TM.

    My skin is combo (but only *slightly* oily, and dry skin on the temples/cheeks) and i get blemishes every now and again. Anyone here tried any of these, please let me know what you think! Thanks in advance.

    3 AnswersMakeup1 decade ago
  • I have relatively pigmented lips?

    My lips are pretty rosy, and I want to get a couple of lipglasses from MAC or some new slimeshines. Which shades would you recommend for me?

    If I choose something too light it'll just look like clear lipgloss on my lips, but i don't want red lipstick or lipgloss. Catch my drift?

    I have dark brown hair, dark brown eyes, and slightly tanned skin.

    I really want to try these lipglasses:

    -prrr

    -entice

    -ensign

    and viva glam v lipstick.

    Thanks!

    1 AnswerMakeup1 decade ago
  • What do you say when you don't like what the SA put on you?

    When you're at the make up counter- and the SA puts something on you, and you really don't want to buy it, or you want to simply say no etc, what do you say to them? I always feel awkward, or bad because they spent sometime out for me to put on something, which is their job, but I feel bad! lol I'm not that kind of person who can come out with the right words. So what do you say?

    just for the next time i go to a make up counter!

    thank you :)

    3 AnswersEtiquette1 decade ago
  • Why did this video get a bad rating?

    This happen with one of my other vids, except this time i was rated twice, one star....im trying to see why....im watching my vid rite now, the only reason i can think of is that i say why i dont like about the product (i do reviews)

    tell me what you think. thank you.

    http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=W908CpjEcWk

    2 AnswersYouTube1 decade ago
  • Has anyone read fear and trembling by Amelie Nothomb?

    I understand the plot, I know that they made a movie out of it too, but im supposed to read the book in french for tomorow...and i dont speak french very well. So if you have read it ca you please give me a summary, or know where i can download the movie for free please tell me! thank you :)

    1 AnswerBooks & Authors1 decade ago
  • What is the "best" MAC moisturizer?

    I love mac to death, and im in a need for a moisturizer. the thing is, they have alot and i find it confusing which one is right for me, and which one to research on (i.e research ingredients and reviews)

    i have combo skin, slightly prone to breakouts.

    hopefully some of their moisturizers dont have mineral oil...so if you can help me find one thanks :)

    1 AnswerMakeup1 decade ago
  • How would one right my name in Japanese? ?

    Im so curious!

    It's Mercedes if you hadnt realized. Could you also put the pronunciation please? thank you!

    3 AnswersLanguages1 decade ago
  • Feeling guilty...with money...?

    My parents like to splurge. I feel very very guilty whenever we spend money (more than $300) on anything. not relli a nice meal but other things... my parents say enjoy it, dont feel guilty ect ect. but i cant help it. maybe i dont feel like i deserve some of the stuff i get? i dont know wat to do. i dont like to be called spoiled, especially wen i feel bad wen someone gets me something! i rarely ask for things too. Yet when i want something in particular its like everything turns around...if u get wat i mean.

    here's an example, today i bought something from sephora with my mom and i regret buying it. regarless of the reviews i read on it, it relli dont like it. so i checked sephora's policy on returns and everything will be fine. after i told my mom she said ok during the week we'll return it...yet i feel so guilty because we made a trip specifically for that one thing...ah! my stomach feels guilty.

    i dont know how to get rid of the guilty feelings! plz help.

    3 AnswersPsychology1 decade ago
  • Teal green eyeshadow for dark brown eyes?

    I know that plum, dark blues, dark greens, yellows, golds ect go great with dark brown eyes, but i thought of trying something new....i hav relativley dark brown hair, and dark brown eyes.

    Like this:

    http://beautyimprint.blogspot.com/2008/06/teal-blu...

    would that look good? i cant decide :(

    2 AnswersMakeup1 decade ago