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Open Question: EXTREME growing pains in a 14 year old?

please help guys, im a 14 year old male who doesnt play sports often (an occasional basketball game with a pal) and is 54 and about 100 pounds. i have EXTREME and very severe growing pains in my right foot and lower shin. it hurts very bad, and after 2 ibuprofen and a tylenol PM, im still waiting for any pain to go away. i scream intro my pillow. without seeing a doctor, what do i do??? sorry meant 5'4 not 54

30 Jul 2010, 12:50 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Poll: What's your favorite event in the X games (extreme action sports)?

From summer or winter....

29 Jul 2010, 2:32 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: PLEASE HELP ME im in agony due to back injury serious? or not? 10 pts?

Ok ive asked loads fo questions the reaon being im an extreme sports enthusiast. On Tuesday i was at the skate park on my scooter and i went for a tyre tap a trick i can usually do and have never properly fallen of doing before and i tapped to close to the edge and my wheel slipped and i fell down the ramp ont the metal pole (the coping). And landed right on my coccyx difficult it really hurt i would say its the second worse pain ive ever felt in my life more than any broken bones ive ever had. It gets an 8 out of 10 pain wise. so hurt alot. Ok i know it wa part of my back so sholdve rang 999 for an ambulance really but my immediate response to pain is to receive up and walk or run off the pain. That was Tuesday and at the moment i am in agony i can barely receive up from where i am on the sofa. At the moment im n the verge of a sponsorship deal and have a competition tomorrow and i have no idea what to do. im in so much pain theres nt much i can do. I have searched about coccyx injury and apparently if youve fractured it the doctors cant do anything for it and thats a fracture. What shall i do i ve tried taking a couple of pain killiers (they did not work at every). So any tips. Should i go to the doctors? Or maybe the hospital? I dont know but if any of you have some quick help tips or and tips at every PLEASE tell me them PLEASE im begging you im in so mu ch pain now it even hurts to sit down.Im in s much pain im willing to try anythng that will receive rid of the pain. I ave noticed its quite tender in the area and it hurs to the touch. Ima 13 year old girl if that helps. THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!!

28 Jul 2010, 6:38 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: HELP im in agony after a blunt force coccyx injury! 10 pts?

Ok ive asked loads fo questions the reaon being im an extreme sports enthusiast. Today i was at the skate park on my scooter and i went for a tyre tap a trick i can usually do and have never properly fallen of doing before and i tapped to close to the edge and my wheel slipped and i fell down the ramp ont the metal pole (the coping). And landed right on my coccyx difficult it really hurt i would say its the second worse pain ive ever felt in my life more than any broken bones ive ever had. It gets an 8 out of 10 pain wise. so hurt alot. Ok i know it wa part of my back so sholdve rang 999 for an ambulance really but my immediate response to pain is to receive up and walk or run off the pain. That was yesteday and at the moment i am in agony i can barely receive up from where i am on the sofa. At the moment im n the verge of a sponsorship deal and have a competition tomorrow and i have no idea what to do. im in so much pain theres nt much i can do. I have searched about coccyx injury and apparently if youve fractured it the doctors cant do anything for it and thats a fracture. What shall i do i ve tried taking a couple of pain killiers (they did not work at every). So any tips. Should i go to the doctors? Or maybe the hospital tomorrow? I dont know but if any of you have some quick help tips or and tips at every PLEASE tell me them PLEASE im begging you im in so mu ch pain now it even hurts to sit down.Im in s much pain im willing to try anythng that will receive rid of the pain. I ave noticed its quite tender in the area and it hurs to the touch. Ima 13 year old girl if that helps. THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!!

28 Jul 2010, 6:15 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: where can i watch tna in uk?

looked on bravo and couldnt look it anywhere is it just on extreme sports channel now? also is there anyway of watching czw in uk (i doubt this very much)

28 Jul 2010, 5:57 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: PLEASE HELP!!! 10 pts?

28 Jul 2010, 2:36 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: What is the term for the activity where younger people extreme run, jump, climb around cities and buildings?

I've seen it on TV so many times. It's like Jackie Chan but with (typically) young guys that are trying to outrun police or something and they are jumping high, grabbing bars, flipping up and around onto roofs and other structures etc. I've heard the term. It's like a sport now. But I just can't think of it. It's driving me nuts.

28 Jul 2010, 1:41 am | click here to view more

Open Question: HELP me PLEASE im in AGONY!!! 10 pts?

28 Jul 2010, 10:55 am | click here to view more

Open Question: HELP ME PLEASE I am in AGONY after a blunt force injury to back! 10pts?

Ok ive asked loads fo questions the reaon being im an extreme sports enthusiast. Today i was at the skate park on my scooter and i went for a tyre tap a trick i can usually do and have never properly fallen of doing before and i tapped to close to the edge and my wheel slipped and i fell down the ramp ont the metal pole (the coping). And landed right on my coccyx difficult it really hurt i would say its the second worse pain ive ever felt in my life more than any broken bones ive ever had. It gets an 8 out of 10 pain wise. so hurt alot. Ok i know it wa part of my back so sholdve rang 999 for an ambulance really but my immediate response to pain is to receive up and walk or run off the pain. That was about 11 hours ago and at the moment i am in agony i can barely receive up from where i am on the sofa. At the moment im n the verge of a sponsorship deal and have a competition tomorrow and i have no idea what to do. im in so much pain theres nt much i can do. I have searched about coccyx injury and apparently if youve fractured it the doctors cant do anything for it and thats a fracture. What shall i do i ve tried taking a couple of pain killiers (they did not work at every). So any tips. Should i go to the doctors? Or maybe the hospital tomorrow? I dont know but if any of you have some quick help tips or and tips at every PLEASE tell me them PLEASE im begging you im in so mu ch pain now it even hurts to sit down.Im in s much pain im willing to try anythng that will receive rid of the pain. I ave noticed its quite tender in the area and it hurs to the touch. Ima 13 year old girl if that helps. THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!!

27 Jul 2010, 8:31 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: PLEASE help me im in agony after lunt back trauma HELP!!! PLEASE!!!?

Ok ive asked loads fo questions the reaon being im an extreme sports enthusiast. Today i was at the skate park on my scooter and i went for a tyre tap a trick i can usually do and have never properly fallen of doing before and i tapped to close to the edge and my wheel slipped and i fell down the ramp ont the metal pole (the coping). And landed right on my coccyx difficult it really hurt i would say its the second worse pain ive ever felt in my life more than any broken bones ive ever had. It gets an 8 out of 10 pain wise. so hurt alot. Ok i know it wa part of my back so sholdve rang 999 for an ambulance really but my immediate response to pain is to receive up and walk or run off the pain. That was about 11 hours ago and at the moment i am in agony i can barely receive up from where i am on the sofa. At the moment im n the verge of a sponsorship deal and have a competition tomorrow and i have no idea what to do. im in so much pain theres nt much i can do. I have searched about coccyx injury and apparently if youve fractured it the doctors cant do anything for it and thats a fracture. What shall i do i ve tried taking a couple of pain killiers (they did not work at every). So any tips. Should i go to the doctors? Or maybe the hospital tomorrow? I dont know but if any of you have some quick help tips or and tips at every PLEASE tell me them PLEASE im begging you im in so mu ch pain now it even hurts to sit down.Im in s much pain im willing to try anythng that will receive rid of the pain. I ave noticed its quite tender in the area and it hurs to the touch. Ima 13 year old girl if that helps. THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!!

27 Jul 2010, 8:03 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: please help im in agony SERIOUSLY!! please help me im desperate! 10pts?

Ok ive asked loads fo questions the reaon being im an extreme sports enthusiast. Today i was at the skate park on my scooter and i went for a tyre tap a trick i can usually do and have never properly fallen of doing before and i tapped to close to the edge and my wheel slipped and i fell down the ramp ont the metal pole (the coping). And landed right on my coccyx difficult it really hurt i would say its the second worse pain ive ever felt in my life more than any broken bones ive ever had. It gets an 8 out of 10 pain wise. so hurt alot. Ok i know it wa part of my back so sholdve rang 999 for an ambulance really but my immediate response to pain is to receive up and walk or run off the pain. That was about 11 hours ago and at the moment i am in agony i can barely receive up from where i am on the sofa. At the moment im n the verge of a sponsorship deal and have a competition tomorrow and i have no idea what to do. im in so much pain theres nt much i can do. I have searched about coccyx injury and apparently if youve fractured it the doctors cant do anything for it and thats a fracture. What shall i do i ve tried taking a couple of pain killiers (they did not work at every). So any tips. Should i go to the doctors? Or maybe the hospital tomorrow? I dont know but if any of you have some quick help tips or and tips at every PLEASE tell me them PLEASE im begging you im in so mu ch pain now it even hurts to sit down.Im in s much pain im willing to try anythng that will receive rid of the pain. I ave noticed its quite tender in the area and it hurs to the touch. Ima 13 year old girl if that helps. THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!!

27 Jul 2010, 7:11 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: If you are fired during your probationary period WITH reasons that are completely invalid?

Is there anything you can do? Last week to my surprise I was fired for "constantly calling in sick" and "not having enough knowledge about sports" I was a sales associate at a sporting goods store. I do have knowledge about sports and have been a reliable and difficult working employee. I am pregnant and was there just below 3 months. I called in two times due to extreme morning sickness ( I have also worked through it ) and was able to provide a doctors note. The two occasions were also 4 hour shifts on dead days 6 weeks apart. So I booked off a total of 8 hours and it was the main reason I was fired. My boss said about 3 times "your constant calling in sick" While I worked there he treated me like crap so I am 99% sure he just didn't like me or fired me because I was pregnant. Even my previous coworkers don't agree with is and say they have no idea why he would flame me. Is there anything I could do? The not knowing enough about sports is complete poppycock...I think he just needs something to mark down for management. He had never mentioned anything to me before...no warning nothing... The thing is I DO know about sports and more than a lot of the other employees...i don't know how I can prove that but my boss hasn't even talked to me before so how would he know? LOL

27 Jul 2010, 5:28 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: If you are fired during your probationary period WITH reasons taht are completely invalid?

Is there anything you can do? Last week to my surprise I was fired for "constantly calling in sick" and "not having enough knowledge about sports" I was a sales associate at a sporting goods store. I do have knowledge about sports and have been a reliable and difficult working employee. I am pregnant and was there just below 3 months. I called in two times due to extreme morning sickness ( I have also worked through it ) and was able to provide a doctors note. The two occasions were also 4 hour shifts on dead days 6 weeks apart. So I booked off a total of 8 hours and it was the main reason I was fired. My boss said about 3 times "your constant calling in sick" While I worked there he treated me like crap so I am 99% sure he just didn't like me or fired me because I was pregnant. Even my previous coworkers don't agree with is and say they have no idea why he would flame me. Is there anything I could do? Well there is a girl in my department who has booked off more than me and not even for being sick She leaves early and knows NOTHING and I mentioned this to him and he told me "sick be talking to her as well" She told me he hasn't said a thing to her Another employee books off 2-3 days per week and my supervisor ( the one who fired me ) actually has booked off the same as me 2 days ... everyone has left early, been tardy...etc ( I have never been tardy ) I was pretty sure about the not needing any reason part I was just curious if they give you a reason like this and pretty much tell you its ok if others are sick ...just not you.

27 Jul 2010, 5:22 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: What are some extreme sports in south carolina?

i'm doing a project and i need to know about some extreme sports in south carolina (more specific the upstate)

27 Jul 2010, 5:05 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Who had the greatest comeback in baseball history?

We hear about comebacks in many sports (one extreme example being George Foreman in boxing), but I was curious to hear about comebacks in the sport of baseball. What individual players started off decent, faded away or left the game, and then had great careers later on? And, no, I do not think that Ted Williams is a valid answer, since he had to go battle in World War II and Korea and didn't fall into any nice of slump. * *** Again, NOT A TEAM, but A PLAYER *** And the Pirates won the 1960 World Series, not the 1959 World Series.

27 Jul 2010, 4:11 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: rock climbing emergency's?

When climbing a mountain if you were to fall and be severely injured the average first aid kit would do you no good. cause it only contains bandages, disinfectants, and weak over the counter pain killers. How can you receive a field medicine kit with surgical tools and iv pain killers such as morphine. I feel that because of the laws in the united state's extreme sports have become much more dangerous.

27 Jul 2010, 4:08 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: my arm really hurts ...?

My left arm hurts really bad. Like my shoulder, my biceps, my elbow and down my forearm and kinda in my hand. I can't think of any reason why it might hurt this bad. I don't do any sports. i do hip hop but i haven't done anything extreme to hurt my arm this bad. it took me like 20 minutes to receive out of bed this morning. That's how sore it was! does anyone know what it is??

27 Jul 2010, 2:16 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: What are some good yearbook ideas?

Hey there! I just joined my college's editorial board. And we were asked to arrive up with some good ideas for our course's yearbook! So. I was thinking about interviewing random people and asking them random questions like "If you create any sport what would it be?" or "whats the most extreme thing you've ever done?" And then I would post up the most creative answers. We were also thinking about holding a competition where students can send in creative and silly pics of them and their friends. The winner would receive their picture posted in the yearbook. So! Do you guys out there have any chilly ideas? Please share! :D Additional Details Well...id adore to. But were trying to make the yearbook super duper interesting cause we wanna sell. So we want something thats really worth the money cause its pretty pricey. We want something really fun and creative :D

26 Jul 2010, 8:22 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Getting into shape as a chronic asthmatic?

I'm 17 years old, and I have chronic asthma which keeps me from doing most strenuous sports. I am currently on prescription inhalers, one is a preventative which l take each morning and evening, and it has almost eliminated the likelihood of an attack at any time; the other is an albuterol inhaler that l have around in the case of an attack despite the preventative. The only sports that l can perform successfully without any extreme physical side effects right now are biking and tennis, and l immensely like the two. Other, more strenuous sports like soccer, football, basketball, ultimate frisbee, etc, where my body is continually active are nearly impossible for me to perform; my usual side effect is extremely painful cramps below my ribcage on either side (my mom is convinced that these are a result of my asthma). My goal right now is to do whatever necessary to tune my body so that l don't receive those cramps when l am physically active, and l was considering starting with short daily runs, and gradually getting longer over time. The problem is, I'm just not sure of the long-term effects this will have on my body if l wind up doing something wrong. If this sounds like a bad idea to start with, what are my other options? And if this seems like a good way for me to start, what things should l keep in mind? PS My older brother, who's not asthmatic, attempted to join my school's track team before he graduated and ultimately his hips gave out for a while, and it hurt his back immensely, ruining his tennis playing for a long time. I am wondering if there is a possibility of the same thing happening to me if l try to do the same... thanks for any help you can give me!

26 Jul 2010, 4:59 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Starting 7th grade just want some fashion tips?

I'm not a nerd and not Mr. Popular. I'm known as a one of the smart kids around school but want to ditch that identity. I got an earring and bleached my hair blond (It was light brown) and started to spike it. I usually wore clothing from the Gap, Old Navy, Kohl's, and Abercrombie that made me look to prep. I play lots of sports and adore to skate board. I want to have an image combining every 3 styles. I can't be to extreme because my Mom still has the final say. Just want the girls to notice me more.

26 Jul 2010, 4:31 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: time for my first car...i need help finding one cnt be expensive and has to be used...?

i know it sounds extreme but i would like it to be below 1500...cnt be a sports car cuz makes insurance way to high....i need a good first car i wont be embaressed to steer to school...but i have a very low budget nn cant receive a job till i have a car...i need some advice and sujestions so please help :(

25 Jul 2010, 2:34 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: what are some good extreme sports/hobbies to try?

EX:skydiving,bungee jumping....stuff like that!!!!!!!!

25 Jul 2010, 2:16 am | click here to view more

Voting Question: Is this the correct series of Maximum Ride?

1) The angel experiment 2) School's out forever 3) Saving the world and other extreme sports 4) The final warning 5) MAX 6) FANG 7) Angel

25 Jul 2010, 10:22 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: Some good games for my PC?

Hey, Can anybody please suggest some good games for my PC? I don't like MMPRPG's but I adore Offline RPG's. They are my favorite. Also, I like RTS, FPS, third person shooters, and sports games...almost every kinds of games :) My System is : Intel Pentium 4 2.4 Ghz Extreme (HT) -- hyper threading, is a powerful processor. 3 GB DDRII SD RAM Don't worry about the graphics card, but make sure the game support Pixel Shader 2.0, don't have 3.0 :/ Thanks :Dxx

24 Jul 2010, 7:14 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: How would you judge me?

- likes to watch extreme sports. - likes quick cars and going for/on thrill rides - flexible when it comes to trying new things and going with the flow - respects peoples interest, but doesn't have strong interests myself (like i do what i do, like what i like, but isnt a go-difficult about any of it) - shows my interest in relationships with actions, but doesn't like to express them verbally - straightforward with my opinions - outgoing

24 Jul 2010, 6:08 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: how would you judge this girl?

- likes to watch extreme sports. - likes quick cars and going for/on thrill rides - flexible when it comes to trying new things and going with the flow - respects peoples interest, but doesn't have strong interests herself (like she does what she does, likes what she likes, but isnt a go-difficult about any of it) - shows her interest in relationships with actions, but doesn't like to express them verbally - straightforward with her opinions - outgoing im describing myself. im straight. lmao

24 Jul 2010, 5:46 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: what do guys think of this kind of girl?

im a freshman in high school, i adore doing extreme sports, i have blue green eyes, brown long hair. i like to have fun. make people giggle. and just have a good time.(:

24 Jul 2010, 4:39 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: how do i get over an extreme fear of death?

i have a fear of death and ive had it every my life as long as i can remember, it makes me sob, it keeps me up at night and make me feel so sick, its making me so depressed but its always on my mind, im not even 20 yet :'( i am very active and try make the best of life, i do extreme sports and go out with Friends and i have a wonderful boyfriend, but death is always on my mind, im fed up of crying and not sleeping, im also scared of the dark and not being able to move, i completely freak when it happens. please help i don't know what to do ?

23 Jul 2010, 9:27 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Can I become an adrenaline junkie?

Like I really want to go skydiving and windsurfing and white water rafting. I'm also quite scared, the notion of doing these things. So this may be a stupid question, is there any way to tone down those fears a bit so i can do every the extreme sports i want to??

23 Jul 2010, 6:27 am | click here to view more

Voting Question: I have little red bites on my right leg, any insight?

Okay guys, I have 8 or 9 little red bites on my right leg only. Normally, I wouldn't think anything of it, but it's odd to me that they are just on my right leg. Anyway here's the skinny: -they itch on occasion, typically after I find them and, of course, scratch them. Other then that, they don't itch. Maybe a tingle of itchiness, but nothing I can't tell myself not to scratch. - they are in groups, nice of. I have 3 on the middle of my thigh, and they are between an inch and 3 inches apart, so I don't think they are from the same bug, or whatever. I have 4 on, for lack of better term, what would be the arm pit of my leg. Same idea, they are every between 1-3 inches apart. And last but not least, I have 2 on my ankle, and they are about 2 1/2 inches apart -they are pretty tiny. No more the about 3 centimeters bit in diameter. And red. - I seem to notice them after waking up, and getting out of bed. However, my bed is only a few months old, and my sheets receive washed weekly. This has never happened before, even when I "forgot" to wash my sheets weekly, but that was some time ago. -I have two dogs, but we take good care of them, and fleas seem unlikely, and I don't think they'd only target my right leg? -the only reason I EVEN bring It up on here is this: coincident with the bumps appearing, everytime I've gotten up from the sofa, which is pretty often seeing as it's summer break, my body goes weak. It's only for a moment or two (like 15-25 seconds) and then I return to pretty much normal. However, this has never happened before. I'm a pretty active and healthy teenager. I play sports, walk my dogs, and I workout daily. So it's not like I'm a fat man who stood up to quick, or whatever the dumb joke is. This has never happened before. nice of. Two years ago, when I stood up really quickly (after I had been sitting on the sofa being really lazy for an hour+), my vision would nice of blur out, and go dark. In some extreme cases it'd go completely black, but normally only the edges of my vision and it always fade back to normal, with no other effect. And it did NOT arrive with bites or anything, if I remember right. And it hasn't happened since. Anyway, I would really appreciate any insight. I'm sure I'm freaking myself out over nothing, but I just wanted to make sure before I went and told my parents about it. So thanks guys :)

23 Jul 2010, 10:25 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: What should I/we get my dad for his 50th?

Basically my dad's incredibly boring and claims not to actually want anything at every.. I've been trying to persuade him to receive a motorbike, which he half wants, but has decided he doesn't want enough to 'justify' buying it. I've also been trying to persuade him to do some sort of extreme sport for a day i.e. Skydive etc.. But once again, apparently not. Any ideas?

22 Jul 2010, 7:37 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: How much would these Wii games & controllers cost in store credit at Game Stop?

- Wii Sports - Naruto:Clash of Ninja revolution(1 & 2) - Spider-man: Web Of Shadows - Wii Play - Smackdown Vs. Raw 2009 - home of Dead 2&3 - & Lost Planet: Extreme Condition (360) !!!! Please. _______________________ - 2 Wii Remotes - 1 Nunchuk *REMEMBER, it's GAME cease. >.< Them & their bad deals.

22 Jul 2010, 6:59 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Anyone know some cool/unusual sports?

nothing like soccer, basketball, football, hockey etc more like extreme sports or any sport that's different

22 Jul 2010, 5:48 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Chain rubbing noises?

I was curious if there was a way to receive rid of the "extreme gear" rubbing noises. I use a Trek 1.1, and what I am talking about is something like big front gear, and tiny back gear. The chain is more of an angle causing the chain itself to slightly rub on the shifter itself. Likewise if you use the smaller front gear and the larger back gear....it will do it as well. Know what I mean? The bike store told me that you can move the shifter itself over, but no matter where you put it, you will hear it somewhere. It is just a matter if you hear it during your low gears, or hear it during your high gears. They say you can't avoid it. Is that true? Can you tweak it just right so you have a smooth silent ride in every gears? As I have mentioned in some of my other questions, I am just getting into the sport, so I am learning as I am riding here. Haven't really done much maintenance yet, so I don't know what to expect. The gear setup is 16 gears, 2 front/8 back. So obviously the most straight gear setups would be 4-7, 9-13. I had them move it over so I wouldn't hear it as much in the lower register, but from 8, 14-16, it is nice of noisy. My main concern is that it is doing damage to the bike/chain? Is that possible? or is it just more of an annoyance than actual damage.

22 Jul 2010, 1:48 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: what sport should i try?

im into hardcore things(hardcore music ect) i adore running i like climbing and i like jumping i like freedome and i like people i also dont like sports that are national like football futebol and basketball and every those other stupid sports that involve balls i do like however skateboarding parkour ect soooooooooooo.......... what sports should i try that are nice of extreme. note i will not jump out of a plane no no no no no no no no no no

21 Jul 2010, 11:56 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Is dating a vampire considered an extreme sport, therefore being a legal alternative to gym?

20 Jul 2010, 1:24 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: How many of you compete in Extreme Sports?

19 Jul 2010, 7:53 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Need some tips in starting out in long distance marksmanship?

After watching a documentary on how snipers work, I've decided I want to learn on how to shoot metal targets at extreme distances (in my case, anything exceeding 350 meters). Like the type where you have a spotter and a shooter. So essentially I pose the following questions: 1.Is this regarded as a sport, and if so, what is the official title thereof? 2.What book can I purchase that will be the most comprehensive in this regard? 3.What is a good startup rifle, keeping costs in mind...I've read the Mossberg ATR 100 is a good choice. 4.What type of equipment would I otherwise need, and as with question 3, what would be the best value for money? Thanks!

19 Jul 2010, 2:52 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: Someone please help i feel depressed sometimes sorry its kind of long?

i don't think its bad enough for me to be diagnosed with depression but sometimes i feel so down especially when i look at my peers and look everything that they have and what i don't have, i receive really unhappy like in elementary school i was different - more outgoing, had leadership, i was at the top of my class but in 6th grade things changed (not sure why) and in 7th grade i switched to a new school where my crush at the ti me began talking crap behind my back saying really mean th ings and i sort of got over it but not as much as i wish because at random times thoughts would pop up into my head like "remember when he said you were ugly and should just leave school? what if others feel the same way?" and stuff like that and yes ive met some very good people since then who have helped me back up but still i dont feel good enough when i look at those very friends that have helped me i feel worthless again because they are every very smart, beautiful, hardworking people who are so privileged and maybe im being materialistic but the thing is my family moved to the us like 10 years ago and weve had some difficult times for ex when my 2 brothers n i were young my mom only had 100 dollars for back to school shopping for every three of us and when i look at my friends, they've been playing a certain instrument for 10 years or have been playing a sport for ten years, and when i look at myself, i go "what can i do? nothing" and it used to be nice of bettter when i was still doing well academically but then i met some people in my school who are like seriously geniuses and though i try to do my best i feel like its still worthless because those people don't even try but still do really well. and i don't know maybe im more of a perfectionist than i think i am because im not a bad student, i have mostly straight a's, maybe a b will slip in there somewhere. but yeah and im not like a loner or anything (id ont care too much about popularity though) but ultimately i think my probalem is that i always feel like im worse than everyone around me. im always worrying that i won't receive into a good or even decent college, and i'll end up working two jobs to make ends meet and i'll never meet a good guy etc etc. also another problem is that i dont know who to go to to talkk to. my mom, yeah but she's my mom and i think shes gonna gimme the same answer everytime; i dont really talk to my dad; my brothers are both confident guys and will tell me things like "just forget about others"; my best girl pal and i have drifted apart (it was my fault i think this was the most extreme result from my sort-of-depression, because i got annoyed and moody around her often and eventually just sort of wanted space from her); my best guy pal is my closest pal at the moment and though i tell him mostly everything 1. he's also a confident guy who will say "don't worry about what others say" and 2. i don't want to complain too much. i dont even know what my problem is right now but what do you do when you feel like this or are in a situation like this?

19 Jul 2010, 11:52 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Tony Abbott wants the Bible to be taught compulsorily in Our Schools, IS THIS THE RESULT ?

of Teaching Kids religion in schools ? http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/xavier-college-boys-steal-6000-worth-of-goods-from-seven-shops-in-nz/story-e6frf7kx-1225893866460 Xavier College boys steal $6000 worth of goods from seven shops in NZ * July 19, 2010 9:42AM SCHOOLBOYS from an elite Melbourne college have left New Zealand in disgrace after going on a shoplifting spree during a ski trip. The Xavier College boys stole more than $6000 worth of goods from seven shops during a four-hour thieving jaunt in the South Island resort town of Queenstown on Saturday afternoon, the last day of the trip. Staff at one store, R and R Sport, became suspicious and questioned the boys after they took a number of ski garments into changing rooms. Some of the students ran off when challenged, but later were found waiting for a bus with teachers. A bag search by teachers and store staff uncovered a variety of stolen garments and souvenirs - many damaged where security tags had been ripped off. Queenstown police Sergeant Steve Watt told AAP today the teachers paid for the damaged garments and the boys, some of whom were crying, were made to call their parents and report their deeds. The boys, among a group of 16 aged 14 to 17, were fortunate to be allowed to leave without being charged. "There are no convictions but their passports have been flagged,'' Sgt Watt said. Xavier College is a boys' Jesuit school and one of Melbourne's most elite Catholic colleges with fees of about $18,000 a year. The school has attracted negative publicity in the past, including the entire Year 12 group being suspended in 2008 when end-of-year antics led to one student being taken to hospital amid public complaints of students' drunken, violent behaviour. Comment is being sought from the school. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Of course THIS IS AN EXTREME CASE .. but the point I am making is.. UNLESS KIDS ARE GIVEN GUIDE LINES OF SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR.. THEY WILL FAIL.. I bet these Kids have learnt the bible.. BUT THEY HAVEN'T LEARNT ABOUT RESPECT AND MORALS.. and you don't have to be religious to tutor that, film aficionado ~ Don't forget we're working on a national curiculum...(sp ) AND check out my other recent Q's.. BACK in december Abbott stated he thinks we SHOULD be teaching the bible in every schools.... :( I wouldn't have a problem if every faiths were a matter of study Eh Aussie... I know that it's not really debate worthy .. I DID say this was an extreme case.. BUT Xavier, of tardy, has had a lot of issues in regard to student behaviour. OH PIFFLE we are not classified as a CHRISTIAN nation, it IS the main religion TONY ABBOTT is actually against the constitution in his opinion that religion be studied in school : Australian Constitution – Section 116 – Commonwealth not to legislate in respect of religion The Commonwealth shall not make any law for establishing any religion, or for imposing any religious observance, or for prohibiting the free exercise of any religion, and no religious test shall be required as a qualification for any office or public trust below the Commonwealth. [Emphasis added] http://fivepublicopinions.wordpress.com/2008/05/01/national-day-of-reason-is-australia-a-secular-liberal-democracy/

18 Jul 2010, 8:54 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: 16 and in need of some serious HELP /:?

Alright, so this is not the first time that this issue has arrive up. i'm 16 and i have a pal that i met through sports. we're both girls, and we are the best of friends! we do things like complete each other's sentences constantly, and it cracks us both up.we are INSEPARABLE. but lately, i've been feeling...odd. like i have actual feelings for her. i consider myself to be bicurious, and no one knows and i plan on keeping it that way. however, i don't know if that's for the best! my friends tend to be pretty homophobic, so i can't go to them with this. my parents are extreme catholics, which wouldn't be good either! so i've had to turn to the help of random people on yahoo haha. well anyway, here are a few reasons why i think i may like her: -whenever she texts me, i receive the biggest grin on my face -when i'm waiting to go hang out with her, i receive huge butterflies in my stomach and my heart beats real quick -we'll be texting and she'll say "ily" but i type out "i adore you" instead -there's like a dozen songs that remind me of her. -i've caught myself checking her out before -when we hug i don't wanna let go and many other reasons! i don't think i can go to her about this either because she is totally straight. when she finds a boy she likes, i find myself getting quite jealous! if i ever find a guy that i like, i lose interest in him, because i think about her. is this just hormones? should i act on this or let it go away? PLEASE HELP thanks in advance!

18 Jul 2010, 6:54 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Is it true southern states are poor and retarded from there illogical?

inbreeding baby makers they do to preserve white by having sex with each other meaning in family of course.. too bad i won't receive the answers I am looking for since they don't know how to use the internet.. these are the gen x that are 100 years behind. They still live a century back some how, is this due to them being needy and having pick up trucks and using bug spray to make there meth and smoke every day while drinking a colt 45 beverage while the pregnant baby maker sits out on the porch cause it is hot to be inside but enjoys holding a the rifle to watch out for the secret federal government not to be trusted since they are in part with the jews and blacks, or something like that. My source is - forced to be around a bunch of white supremacy people, and believe me - they don't know how to use the internet except for the ones that figured it out and goto the only site they know "stormfront" heh and the owner of the site is some clans leader and lol and is trying to make his son some politician in FL, like that is ever going to happen. Why do you guys like to shower together naked while pretending to be extreme homosexuals by doing sexual acts together, believe me, they like to bend over have there butts shaved clean and then proceed to blast a hot streaming hot water into the anus and yell proudly that they are white pride. Ive seen pictures and they are every the same thinking they are going to form some power movement, today in the park they have this guy preaching christian religion with along with it talking about not to trust the government, was painfully to hear to since they were blasting it so you can hear it a mile away, effing stupid... nothing like the movie v for vendetta - bunch of needy people, tell you the truth... I really hate needy people, meaning the ones that like to sport around cheap knock off stuff and pretend they are really some sort of NPD ballers.

17 Jul 2010, 9:53 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: What color hair does Maximum Ride have?

Alright, well, many times I read the book it mentions her having blond hair. Though a few times, she's mentioned with brown hair. For example: When Max was thinking "personal thoughts" about herself, Angel was saying, "You are pretty, Max. You have-" "I know, brown eyeas and brown hair" (Idon't know if this is the exact line, but I know she said something similar and this is what I could remember) Jeb was explaining to Max in the "Saving the world and Other Extreme sports"- "And I was blond as a boy" And other times she was mentioned as blond as well. I have also heard that she has brown hair with streaks of red and blond. Is this it?

17 Jul 2010, 10:08 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Should i take a lengthy break from watching WWE for a while?

Alright, to start off, i feel pretty lousy asking this on Y!Answers to complete strangers, but i am comfortable to know that i'm asking this to fellow members of the WWE Universe. These are reasons why i want to cease watching WWE for a while: [1] HBK! As many of you know, a lot of Shawn Michaels fans have left the WWE Universe since the Farewell on March 29th of Raw. Don't receive me wrong, i'm that guy who believes that Shawn will want to arrive back and give into wrestling again. But being a HBK fan, it's difficult to watch WWE - it's not WWE as it should be. [2] I'm literally forcing myself to watch it. [3] I live in the UK so i'm at a disadvantage when watching WWE programming; Live events are on-air around 2:00 - 4:15 AM where i am. Am i gonna stay up that tardy every Monday & Friday consistently - i don't think so. [4] Because of [3] i cannot watch WWE: Raw until the following Friday because Sky Sports schedules it no earlier time so when i arrive onto the internet: SPOILERS (it's not your fault guys & gals, lol)! [5] Triple H has been off for too long and he was the only reason i had for watching Raw or any WWE programs after HBK left, and with his recent surgery it'll be months before he'll be back again! These are the reasons i am hesitating to break from the WWE Universe: [1] Pretty obvious one! Story-lines. The WWE has had some intriguing story-lines set since Extreme Rules; Anonymous GM, Taker's Attacker, NXT. Leaving WWE for even a few weeks is just gonna ruin it for me. [2] I took a lengthy break from wrestling between 2005 - 2009, watching it only once per month to look how my favorite wrestlers were doing (lol). I came back to the Universe in December 09 after seeing DX on the verge of breaking up & every the way up until now. [3] HBK! "Wha??" you ask? Well, with the WWE you don't know what to expect - that's something we've every learnt, right? For every we know, Shawn IS Taker's attacker or IS the GM of Raw and so on. Heck, his retirement might just be a page in the WWE script (i doubt). Remember that Vince said to Shawn that he could just turn up one night and the ring is every his, so that makes things a whole lot worse for someone in my dilemma because it wouldn't be right to miss the epic return of my favorite wrestler - it'd put me right off! [4] I'm going in too deep with the backstage details (as in movies, injuries, return dates, etc) of nearly every WWE wrestler that i'd be pretty stupid to cease now, lol! [5] I've been a WWE fan from the time i understood wrestling 11 years ago (i'm 16 now - no more details, lol) so taking a 'lengthy break' from watching wrestling would just mean 'take a month off' from watching wrestling most likely. What do you think would be the right thing to do?

16 Jul 2010, 5:00 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: storing medication in extreme temperature conditions?

Do to allergies my son was given an epi-pen to carry at every times. We are an active family and participate in back country travel every year long. In the summer we backpack and temps can be in the 80's. We also spend a lot of time outside in the winter. Average temps are 10 dropping down to -50 below. Even in the icy temperatures we participate in outdoor sports and play out at -20. What are some ways to carry an epi-pen in Extreme temperatures and keep it at a safe Temperature? and what effects would take place if it did receive to hot or icy? thanks to you both! You both gave good answers, the first answered my question about products to store the epipen and the second answer gave good information about effects of impropper storage. I will let the oters decide. Again thank you both for the good information

16 Jul 2010, 3:33 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Who's life would you rather live......Mike Tyson or Kobe Bryant...?

This might seem like a joke to you guys, but think about it. Kobe Bryant: Generally speaking, he most likely had a great childhood. Was a star athlete during his high school years. Won multiple championships with the Laker organization while being in the spotlight. Married a beautiful and gorgeous lady. Earned numerous awards and accolades for his basketball skills and talent. King of Los Angeles and has plenty of money from his endorsements and basketball contracts. However, he was accused of rape and cheating on his wife (in which the cheating was true). Not so sure about the rape, but his image was torn down because of it. Fortunately, he just recently won an NBA championship and NBA finals MVP award. Mike Tyson: From what I've read and heard about, his childhood seemed very brutal and dark. Been arrested many times. Was made fun of for his "lisp" voice and would express extreme anger/rage because of it. Had a natural talent for the sport of Boxing. Had a great start into his boxing career by knocking out opponents in the first round and having an undefeated record at a young age. Then his mentor/dad figure, Cus passes away. Became the youngest heavyweight champion of every time. He married Robin Givens, but seemed like a golddigger. Was charged with rape and went to prison for it (unlike Kobe). Earned nearly 300,000,000 from various endorsements and fights but squandered nearly every of it. His image is perceived as a comical relief as the man who "eat ears." Fortunately, he recently trimmed off some weight and looks thinner than his pot belly physique. Truly, I think most people would want to live Kobe Bryant's life. However, my counter-argument for that is that I think Tyson is humble and lives life for what it is. According to The View, he lives paycheck to paycheck but he seems very glad. Sure, his life experiences must suck and would drain out a man, but I'm sure it made him a very strong man spiritually, mentally, physically, and emotionally. He lost his finances, image, and success to the non-boxing world, but he seems very optimistic and just living life. In the other side of things, Kobe doesn't seem like a humble person. He seems like a person who would be destroyed internally if he lost his finances, image, etc. But at the same time, this is based on assumption because I don't know him. So who would you pick?

16 Jul 2010, 11:56 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: A few Psychology Questions?

1.) Miguel had been feeling an intense sadness for about three weeks. He couldn't think of a cause for his sadness. He had lost interest in playing basketball, which used to be his favorite sport; he felt very sleepy; and he had trouble sleeping and eating. Which option best explains what Miguel experienced? a. He experienced normal sadness as a result of a typical mood swing. b. He experienced moderate depression because something triggered his sadness. c. He suffered from major depression because his sadness was extreme. d. He was confused about his emotions because he didn’t know why he didn’t like his favorite sport anymore. 2.)Luis reports the thought of climbing the stairs to go onto the roller-coaster just sends his stomach rolling. He states heights are something that should be avoided. Which disorder is Luis most likely experiencing? a. obsessive-compulsive disorder b. specific phobia disorder c. generalized anxiety disorder d. panic disorder 3.) Sue’s disorder consists of speech that jumps to different topics, hearing voices, and inappropriate emotional responses. She would be diagnosed as having a. Dependent Personality Disorder. b. Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. c. Disorganized Schizophrenia. d. Histrionic Personality Disorder. 4.) Walter reports he is feeling like he has no reason to live. He reports “everyone” thinks he is ugly and he agrees. He states he cannot do anything right. Which disorder is Walter most likely experiencing? a. bipolar disorder b. generalized anxiety disorder c. obsessive-compulsive disorder d. major depressive disorder 5.) Sean reported he was so glad for two full days, and he “never needed much snooze,” but now is stating he is so unhappy, and he cannot cease crying. Which disorder is Sean most likely experiencing? a. major depressive disorder b. generalized anxiety disorder c. obsessive-compulsive disorder d. bipolar disorder 6.) Ron reports he felt like he had a heart attack. He states he was sweating, unable to breathe, and his heart was palpitating so quick he felt like it was going to burst out of his chest. Which disorder is Ron most likely experiencing? a. obsessive-compulsive disorder b. specific phobia disorder c. bipolar disorder d. panic disorder 7.) Warren, a football player reports he never takes his football helmet off for interviews because he is fearful of the crowd. Which disorder is Warren most likely experiencing? a. obsessive-compulsive disorder b. specific phobia disorder c. generalized anxiety disorder d. panic disorder 8.) Which of the following refers to the idea that following rules is “good” and that those who do not follow the rules are “bad”? a. normative social influence b. informational social influence c. individual influence d. social influence 9.) The Stanley Milgram Experiment was designed to measure the willingness of people to a. conform to the group. b. respect norms of society c. obey an authority figure. d. influence another. 10.) Grace is against the new censorship policy of her college newspaper. Even though many other members of the editorial team disagree with the new policy, they have accepted it, but Grace speaks out about her beliefs and offers ideas about how to make positive changes. Which of the following statements is true regarding Grace’s behavior? a. Grace is being a “scapegoat” for the other editorial team members who disagree with the policy. b. Grace is using the “power of one” to try to make a change in the censorship policy. c. Grace is hoping the “just-world phenomenon” will occur when the board hears her talk. d. Grace’s actions demonstrate the “self-fulfilling prophecy” and will bring about change.

16 Jul 2010, 10:53 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Seattle is famous as being the home to which of the following?

Seattle is famous as being the home to which of the following? Extreme sports Great salt flats Grunge rock Mining industries

15 Jul 2010, 12:43 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: What kind of sport motorcycle would best fit a 21 year old who has just finished the RiderCourse.?

before last thursday I never rode a motorcycle. I passed the course and now I need to know what nice of sport bike would best fit me. Im 6-1 and I don't want to look like a monster on a pocket size motorcycle. Also which bike would be best to visit my hometown (165 miles from current location). I've done extreme sports (boxing, dirt bike, snowboarding, etc) every my life so I'm not afraid of size or control.

14 Jul 2010, 12:22 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Leg/Back pains for almost 4 years?

I am 16, and I have been having some extreme pains in my right hamstring area which extends up towards my lower back. I was a very active child, and I played a lot of sports. This injury could be either from a result of one of these sports, or something in my body that is affecting it. I have been to A LOT of doctor/physiotherapy visits. My dad, is a family physician and is having problems to try and help me find out what is wrong. The pain has remained for almost 4 years now. I have been exercising every day to try and reduce the pain. Nothing has helped. Some things about me that may affect my leg: -one side of my hips is higher that the other -acute scoliosis (about 10 degrees) -right shoulder is larger than the left (causing the scoliosis) The pain has left me with a limp, an inability to walk or run properly, and a hunchback. I was thinking of going in and getting an MRI scan to look if perhaps a nerve is damaged or if I have a build up of scar tissue in my hamstring. Any other doctors have any help/guesses to what is wrong? I'm willing to try ANYTHING at this point. My back looks like the one on the left of this picture. http://img372.imageshack.us/i/image025fv3.gif/

13 Jul 2010, 10:41 pm | click here to view more

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