Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Any advice for a soon-to-be college graduate?

I'm graduating in three weeks and I'm just wondering if anyone has any advice? Is there anything you wish you'd known or done at this point in your life? Thanks! :o)Any advice for a soon-to-be college graduate?
I'm graduating in a few weeks too, Congrattys! My best advice, career-wise, is to grab a summer internship if you don't know what you want to do. And don't stop networking, it's really important. And keep an open mind =)Any advice for a soon-to-be college graduate?
Start applying for jobs now! I can take anywhere between 6 months to a year to find one! You don't want to be stuck with all that education, all those bills, and no job, do you?





It happened to me. Good luck and congrats

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Work for that career-job immediately... I delayed and am now 4 months out with still my old part-time job (now full time) that has little to do with my IT degree.
wear sun screen!!!!
Enjoy life now becauses this time next year you'll be wishing you were still in college.
get OUT! go far away. and have fun. do something outrageous. and not just to remember college...do it yearly to stay young

Any advice would be amazing 10 points best answer?

There is a girl i like in one of my classes. We are friends but i really want to know her more. I've liked her for a while but she has a boyfriend. I have thought about whether i should tell her while she is dating him or not.





Should i tell her while she is dating him or should i wait til they break up?





I'm a junior in high school and so is she. The guy she is dating is a senior btwAny advice would be amazing 10 points best answer?
Well, this is a very difficult situation. If you tell this girl that you like her, but she doesn't think of you in the same way, it might ruin your friendship. I would suggest waiting a little longer. Let her know that you're there for her and try to get to know each other better. It wouldnt look good if her boyfriend thought you were hitting on his girl :/Any advice would be amazing 10 points best answer?
it all depends. if the guy goes to your school wait til after graduation

Do these negative to digital converters work? Im skeptical. Sounds too good to be true. Any advice?

http://www.hammacher.com/publish/74083.a鈥?/a>Do these negative to digital converters work? Im skeptical. Sounds too good to be true. Any advice?
This is just a low-end film/slide scanner. You usually get what you pay for.





I have a Nikon film/slide scanner which scans at 4000 ppi, and am very happy with it.Do these negative to digital converters work? Im skeptical. Sounds too good to be true. Any advice?
It's not going to be as good as a proper film scanner. If you're not that serious about quality, go for it; but if you are, you'd be better off looking at something like a Minolta Dimage film scanner.





[edit:] I've used an Epson flatbed, and it's not as good as a dedicated film scanner. Despite the fact that it claims 4800 d.p.i., it resolves a little less than half of that in practice. The optics just aren't that great. My Konica Minolta Dimage film scanner, at 3200 dpi, was much better. Color is a profiling issue; if you're getting lousy color, it's because you've got some adjusting to do, not because the scanner is bad.
They are just film scanners. They been around for a long time. The level of quality is largely dependent on the quality of software. While I haven't use that model, I owned Minolta. Usually you want to stick to company that has much experience in the field and Minolta does. But surprisingly it was not good.





But my friend had Epson 4800 flatbed scanner (with film scanner adapter). Epson flatbed did a much better job than Minolta dedicated film scanner (especially in color). So ever since I recommend getting Epson flatbed scanner (for better quality and flexibility).

Any advice for someone who's gonna be walkin up mt snowdon (easiest route) this weekend? uk?

yeah were walkin the easiest route, should we inform anyone that were gonna be going up in case of an emergency?? and what are the essentials to take with me?any advice or tips would be appreciated!Any advice for someone who's gonna be walkin up mt snowdon (easiest route) this weekend? uk?
keep an eye on the weather forecast.Any advice for someone who's gonna be walkin up mt snowdon (easiest route) this weekend? uk?
having climbed all of the three peaks in the 24 hour challenge i would say take good strong walking boots taking a first aid kid is very important an emergency phone with spare battery and take alot of extra clothing you never know how the weather will turn up there

Advice on How to be popular?

I want to start of the New Year with a brand new attitude. I was never shy but I was a little bit picky. I want to be more popular and have more charisma. Does anyone know how I can do that? I want to have so many friends. Please help me. Advie ONLY!





p.s: I'd prefer not to hear ';Just be yourself';Advice on How to be popular?
One tip I heard is to always use names. Yer prolly like ';what?'; 0_o But really, it helps. For instance, whenever you ask a question, say their name first as a prompt.





Another thing that helps your respect level is your ability to talk about OTHERS rather than directing the attention to yerself. Many ppl like to talk about themselves. Ask about their vacation or trips, etc. Just try to make the conversation about them.





I hope I helped with these 2 lame suggestions XDAdvice on How to be popular?
It will take some practice, but try doing things like when you walk in the classroom say something funny and loud that you know ppl will hear. Then say something like ';oops, did I say that, my bad'; and sit down. If you do little things like that every so often, it's a start, and people will start to notice you. Do or say little short things in front of an ';audience';, but don't over do it, only once in a while.
just chill %26amp; talk to all different sorts of people.





im on varsity cheer, but i talk to the so called nerds and the stoners.


you just have to have a variety of friends, get into different groups of people. join clubs %26amp; have fun.





ive always been in cheer %26amp; dance, %26amp; this year i got really involved with theatre, sign language, invisable children and french club, and ive made a ton of new friends.





start talking to the people that sit next to you in your classes. you'd be amazed at the friends you'll make, people you would've never given a second glance in the halls, and they'll be tons of fun





%26amp;%26amp; use names!!! you'd be suprised how much it helps to call people by their name or nickname, like when i see my friend grant, i always say hey mr.grant, and when i see daniel ill be like hey babycakes (thats my nickname for him)





and having parties is good, if your parents will let you. idk how old you are, but im a sophmore, and parties are great places to meet new people.





most importantly, dont care what people say. people start rumors cause they're jealous. just hold your head up high %26amp; have confidence. people can tell when you believe in yourself, and they'll want to get to know you better.





hope this helps =))
I don't think it's about charisma, I think it is about being relateable. A few things I learned from Tony Robbins is to not stand out too much or be different or quirky or super unique. I would refrain from expressing dramatic opinions on anything, and be ';light';.





Have your high standards but be open and non judgmental. You may not really like someone, but they don't need to know it! Not everyone needs to know your opinion. Learn how to joke around and be fun to be around, but don't allow people to disrespect you. If someone does, don't call them out on it, just be ';busy'; next time they call. Always be friendly.





Good luck and have fun. Enjoy people and be genuinely interested in them.
Don't think about what others are thinking about you.





Rather, think of what good you can do for them without wanting them to notice you. If you keep being yourself and help others in a very noble and friendly way, then people will begin to realize the kind of person you are. It will then become a natural friendship for you.





Hope this helps.
your Just be yourself ACTUALLY IS the answer. No front, no lies no games and no agenda will keep your friends. Many friends are nice but what is best is just a few good ones. I wish you luck and don't worry high school will be over soon and all that mess will be forgotten...and it won't matter a bit in real life!
So don't you want to 'be yourself'? There's nothing worse than having a fake person in your company. Seriously, be who you were meant to be and one day down the line people will be envious coz you were able to just be you and not be fake just to impress others.
Be confident. Be friendly. Be yourself.
Act like you don't care what popular people think.


You will get a reputation. Not saying it's a good one, though. Heh heh...
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  • How can I comfort him? (need advice on how to be a friend)

    My ex-boyfriend and I broke up a couple months ago so he could go back out with his old girlfriend who was coming back into town, I knew about her and had agreed to break up before hand because he still loved her. Well, she recently dumped him and he is mortified.





    I'm not over him, I still love him deeply, but he is coming to me for comfort (as a friend). I care about him so deeply, but it's hard listening to him whine to me about another girl that he loves. I want so bad for him to just feel better, what can I do to comfort him? What is considered appropriate i guess is what I'm asking, given that me and him used to go date exclusively. Is it really ok for him to be hanging around me alot? This is a serious and true question, plz help.How can I comfort him? (need advice on how to be a friend)
    he probably wants to hang around you because he knows that you were and still are there for him... i think that no matter how much you care about him, you shouldn't settle to be his back up or rebound girl... he won't take you seriously... i know you want him to feel better but don't hurt yourself in the process... he needs time to get over this... don't let him take advantage of the situation, don't give in, especially right now... because then he will think you are okay with being his rebound girl, when in reality you deserve so much more and i mean it... it seems like you truly love this guy, cuz a lot of people in your situation would probably be glad that he was going through that... maybe one day he'll realize your real worth... real love is rare...


    sometimes you have to challenge others so they can appreciate what's infront of them...


    no matter what, the right decisions are done with our head and not with how we feel... maybe talking to him so much is never gonna let you move on... even if you want to give him another chance, i think you shouldn't give in easily at all... (even if what you feel is deep)... whatever you decide, i hope you get what you truly deserve.How can I comfort him? (need advice on how to be a friend)
    Just be his friend and listen to him, I know this will be hard for you, but he apparently needs you now.so just hang in there and hopefully he will realize just how much you mean to him after all. Don't put the old girlfriend down and tell him how wrong he was to go back with her . I'm sure he knows this, just let him do the talking, I bet things will get better.
    well really all u can do is listen and be there for him but think about it when this is all done and over with and he is over the other girl he is always gonna remember who helped him when he really needed it and thats gonna be u and he will come back to u just like u want him to. so give him time be there for him and the time for u and him to be together will come sooner than u no it if it takes to long though u can always play the jealousy card and try and make him jealous so that he will realize wat he had was good and he will want u even more hahaha good luck :0


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    Im leaving for Basic (ft. Knox) july 22, 2008, is there any word of advice, that can be given?

    Look straight ahead ,, arms by your side,, thumbs out !! chest out head tall ,,answer with a crisp YES drill Sargent , DON'T call him sir , he works for a living !!,, keep your rack tight , keep you box neat and orderly ,, DON'T hide food in your box ,,natural leaders are born NOT made, If u wana be a squad leader U look after the weak , help them train up , good luck ,, remember its only 6 to 8 to 12 weeks of basic , there looking for you weaknesses , that is there job TAKE nothing personal .Im leaving for Basic (ft. Knox) july 22, 2008, is there any word of advice, that can be given?
    Best of luck to you.


    You will do just fine.


    Bring a thick skin...on travel day try to get as much sleep as you can. If you are flying into SDF (louisville) try to get as much sleep as you can on the ride from the airport to the base (about 55 minutes or so)...the first day of basic is HELL!


    Don't marry or fall for ANY of the women you meet in Radcliff...most are looking for some 'officer and a gentleman' type of romance. If you do get the chance to go to Louisville to party, SKIP anyplace in the west end of that town (quite dangerous).Im leaving for Basic (ft. Knox) july 22, 2008, is there any word of advice, that can be given?
    Keep your mouth shut, eyes open and do exactly as you're told. Watch out who you make friends with. Follow all rules exactly and to the letter. Don't complain and do not take sides in arguments. Be an adult. Think ahead. Learn your new trade. Stand up straight, say what you mean, mean what you say. Don't let the screw ups bring heat down on you. Stay cool! No kiddin'!
    Want some advice? Well, here's all you need to know. Beer: it's your best friend, you drink a lot of it. Women: you're grunt so that's pretty much out of the question. Will you have a car? Someone on your baracks will; find them and make friends with them the first day.
    Party and bang anything that moves.

    Am I asking for too much? Advice would be much appreciated?

    I'm 21, 5'9 and 136lb. i want to lost about 10lbs. is that too much??





    Also, what should i do to lose weight. I've been eating healthy, lots of vegetable and proteins, and ive been attending spinning class at least 2 times a week.Am I asking for too much? Advice would be much appreciated?
    If you are 5'9 and 136 lbs, you are NOT overweight. You shouldn't be worried about losing weight.Am I asking for too much? Advice would be much appreciated?
    I believe that your are at perfect weight for your height. I would not advise you to lose weight. However, keep up the healthy eating and plenty of exercise. One good tip I can offer is if you eat late night, STOP!! Stop eating after 6pm. That works best for me. I'm 21, 5'4'; and I way 122lbs. Although I say I would like to lose some weight, in reality is toning up that I really need to focus on.





    Good Luck!
    Just don't over do it eating protein, people think that because they are eating protein, they won't gain fat, remember, protein has calories too, and the calories you don't burn up (protein or carbs) turn into fat.

    I am 160lbs,5'8. Goal is to lose 15 pounds. Any pointers or advice would be deeply appreciated ?

    I already work out 3 times a week. I stay away from junk food and soft drinks. I am not overweight, but i just want to be in better shape. At this moment, I am gaining mass but i don't have any cuts(ripped) what so ever. Weight loss is essential to my goal in looking better and feeling better. I need advice on how to lose weight and to keep it away at the same time.I am 160lbs,5'8. Goal is to lose 15 pounds. Any pointers or advice would be deeply appreciated ?
    Ok, this is what I do! And it is working for me! I hope this helps, just remember, you don't have to restrict calories, it may not help in the long run! Because many people who DO restrict calories, end up gaining more weight than before! And low-carb diets DO work. Try Atkins!





    Meals:





    The best way to eat is 5-6 small meals a day, or eating every three hours. The purpose of this is to REV UP your metabolism, so your just burn calories! It's also healthier than gorging at three meals a day. Plus, it curbs your appetite so you don't over eat, or binge! And never eat under 1500 calories! That's UNHEALTHY! Try to lean towards 1700-2000 calories a day! And have a cheat day! So you don't go crazy from dieting! Plus, try eating smoothies for one of your meals! A healthy one, with just fruit, yogurt, juice, and ice! This is good because they are better for digestion, plus they are healthy AND you can add protein powder to them! Which is GREAT for after an exercise!





    Exercise:





    My work out routine is very simple. I walk/jog thirty minutes a day (Or three miles) NO less! Then if you want, try lifting weights, sit-ups or crunches, squats and lunges! Building muscle will BURN calories, even when you are just laying around! So, when you get back into shape, you can get into harder work outs, and basically eat what ever you want without worry!


    Plus, REMEMBER, protein smoothies! They help since they are essential to muscle repair, and muscle only grows when it is repairing and at rest! So never workout more than 5 times a week. OR you will WEAR yourself out, and you have to have time for your muscles to rest!





    Hope this helps, stay healthy, and be patient! Good things come to those who wait! And losing weight healthily can take up to 2 months for your satisfied results, so don't feel discouraged, and you may build muscle on the way that will way more than fat! But, remember, even if you start to weigh more you are burning tons of calories!

    If you can choose who you want to be? 10 points for the best advice. Thank you?

    what would you be..





    1.) Born in the rich and perfect family and have everything provided for you. Of course, you have a happy life.





    2.) Born in a poor and middle class. Then, working hard to accomplish your goals. Finally, you did accomplish your goals and have a happy life.





    Why?If you can choose who you want to be? 10 points for the best advice. Thank you?
    one...I already did two!


    Y@YIf you can choose who you want to be? 10 points for the best advice. Thank you?
    Number 2. It would add meaning to what I have and how I obtained it. It is in the struggle that we see who we are and are able to test our abilities. Our values would be put to the test and we would see them lived out. It would be a life worth living.


    The other is just existing without the need of examination.


    It would have very little meaning, unless you sought out a challenge like Peace Corp. work. It is in the testing and the struggles that you grow as a person. Richer is not better.
    I just want to sit under a palm tree and sip beer.


    Is that too much to ask?
    I would deffinately take number 2. I am currently living that, my family is in financial trouble, etc. But I know I don't want to be the daughter of a rich man. I like to work for and earn what I get ,I don't want to just throw money at someone and get it because I happen to have a stack of green paper with someones face on it.





    I like to work for the things I want, it's just the excitement of getting to it, knowing I accomplished something and that feeling of ';I deserve this, I've worked for it'; is really great. Also rich people are generally rude and self centered.





    I want to be a Marine, then get married to the young man who has my heart and also wants to be a Marine, then leave the Marines, have a family, settle down on a ranch, and have an even bigger family.





    Life is boring if you don't WORK for what you want.





    -S.


    Motto: Get tough or die.
    I would choose to live in a poor or middle class family because you probably appreciate everything thing so much more after you finally ';arrive.';
    Please with your Liberal tricks. Why do you assume that being born into a rich family is bad?, the parents or grandparents had to work hard for that money. I don't fall for trick questions
    i would say 2 because you would probably get more respect in life, and more respect for yourself
    I would choose the second one because i want to work hard for something. It makes you fell good if you work for something. For example: I saved up 250 dollars for my new bed i fell so happy i worked for a good night sleep. Life would be boring if it didnt have its up and downs dont you think? I would hate to be ultra millon air and get wht ever i wanted so i could be a spoiled ***** lol. I like who i am i am middle class and i like it. I hope you liked my opionon and good luck =)
    number 2 because it just makes life so much more challenging, experiencing and fun life works in mysterious ways and you just gota find the ryhthm.Also you can always appreciate what god has gave you and be able to realize how gratefull you are for being alive and healthy rather than being in someone else's position.
    I chose nmber 2 of course. For the middle class and especially for the poor,overcoming the challenges has its sweet rewards. Just keep on moving forward, meeting all the obstacles head on.


    In the end, you';ll earn what some rich people cannot have, even to the point of buying it....that is


    RESPECT!
    lol...are you looking for an answer for a class essay question? sounds like it.
    The more money you have the more problems you have.
    Number 1. I'll tell you why, when you're born, you can have everything and no worry, no parents will argue about bills, you won't have to worry about food on the table. And when you grow up, you won't have to worry about anything, you can make your wife happy, support your kids, have a nice house, make your children happy and a bunch of stuff and always spend time with your kids since you don't have to work.

    Please help, I need some advice about wanting to be a doctor?

    I'm a junior at high school and I want to be a doctor, what should I do now in order to prepare for med school in the future, please some advices from any med students or pre med students or anyone, thanksPlease help, I need some advice about wanting to be a doctor?
    MDs need to excel in Biology and Chemistry in particular, but need a pretty heavy dose of all the sciences. Right now your concern needs to be high school. Just keep your grades high as you can and develop a good work/study ethic.Please help, I need some advice about wanting to be a doctor?
    It's nice that you're thinking about becoming a doctor at this age. First I think you should make sure that you really want to go to medical school. Not only is the work very challenging, it also takes many years to complete.





    First you have to be a pre-med for four years, then take the MCAT's (preferably in your junior year of college, they usually take another year before accepting students anyway; in that way you waste less time) and then four years of med school, and after that, anywhere from two to four more years of residency. The amount of time spent in residency varies depending on the particular type of MD you want to be, I believe being a neurosurgeon would take longer than going for pediatrics for example.





    There's also a whole lot of sciences for you to take, so now is the time to see if you really like it enough for you to invest that time and energy.





    If that's still what you want to do, then one of the things you could do now is to get yourself acquainted with the sciences, reading up on biology, chemistry, physics, and so on. Try to do your best in your sciences now, that way it'll be easier for you in the future. Don't get me wrong, you also have to take math and english along with other courses (darn core cirriculum), the two aforementioned courses are almost as important as the sciences; they are also in the MCAT's. Also, if you want a real edge, you could get your hands on an MCAT's manual to get a feel of the material.





    I would also suggest that when you get into high school, try to take as many science AP courses as you can, that way you would spend less time in undergrad college and get through your career more quickly.





    I hope this advice helps you; I myself did pre-med in college and just got my BS last year. I have to say, the three courses that I hated the most was: physics (the whole year's worth) statistics and organic chem (the second half). Good luck ^_^
    like go to med school that will help. 7yr.
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  • Hi am experiencig nascia and feeling hot for no reason I jst need advice could it be pregnancy did not missper

    HI I am 26 and I am feel awful fatigue throwing up sensation in my mouth, and some coming up plus I did not have period but know this is not normal, plus having soreness in my breast, sticky, how far long am I please let me know.Hi am experiencig nascia and feeling hot for no reason I jst need advice could it be pregnancy did not missper
    If you have not missed your period yet . . . it is still REALLY early. If you are pregnant it is counted from the date of your last period. You did not include any cycle information so I could not possibly estimate how far along you are.





    I am 8 weeks pregnant and did not experience nausea and exhaustion until around 5 1/2 - 6 weeks - by then I had missed my period and had a positive home test and blood test. Sore breasts can go either way - it is definitely a common early pregnancy symptom but it is also a common PMS symptom.





    You could have a cold or a stomach bug - rest up, drink lots of fluids and wait to see if your period shows. If it does not, then test.





    Good luck!Hi am experiencig nascia and feeling hot for no reason I jst need advice could it be pregnancy did not missper
    a couple of days later my ovulation i started to have the same symptoms. sometimes i get a high fever only 4 a about 15 munites. i too felt like throwing up and soure brests started as early as a week bfore my periods. i took a test on my 1st day of my missed periods and got a possitive. i'm 4 weeks and 3 days preg. some ladies dont get any symptoms untill they are 8 weeks pregnent but in my case i did get the symptoms from the 1st day i concieved. lot of people said that it's only in my head because i wanted a baby so much. but it turned out that i was right. i think u must b feeling the same thing as i did. when i tested i got a bright pink line even at 2 weeks. well ur hormon level must b very high like mine and may b that's y ur getting all the sicknesses. in addition to all that i had mild cramps in my lower abdomen , back pain, and headaches too. so watch out for those too. good luck and lots of baby dust to u**************

    In 30 days my children and i will be homeless, just need some advice.?

    i have 3 kids one in college 2 in high school i work, i fell into hard times in june all 3 of my children graduated, i just don't know what to do.been thinking about leaving my job and moveing south. it's either the shelter or stay with my mom in a one bedroom with my kids. what do you think?In 30 days my children and i will be homeless, just need some advice.?
    Stay with your mom. DON'T move into a shelter, trust me, I've never lived in a shelter (thank God) but I know people who do and it is hell.


    Some of your stuff WILL get stolen.


    Your kids will be miserable.


    It's not worth it.


    Go live with your mom until you can get on your feet again. Apply for jobs and pray something works out.





    www.adeccousa.com


    www.officeteam.com


    www.aerotek.com





    These 3 sites can definitely hook you up with some pretty sweet jobs, they're job agencies and I'm sure you'll find something with one of them. They've helped me so much being an 18 year old high school graduate with my own apartment =) They'll definitely assist you.





    I wish the best of luck to you!In 30 days my children and i will be homeless, just need some advice.?
    I think you should stay with your mom, it may be cramped but at least you will have an address and phone number. Your kids might be able to temporarily live with their friends if it is feeling too cramped for them. It will also be hard to them to get a job if they are living in a shelter with you since there is no way for them to be contacted by potential employers. If they are working either they can start supporting themselves or help you with your financial situation, that is what family is for. If you stay positive it will be easier to get back on your feet.





    good luck with everything
    Hard times can lead to good times. (keep this in mind)





    If I were you, I would stay with Mom. Even a small home is better than no home.





    Your children are old enough to help out. They need to find a job and contribute to the family's expenses. Neither you nor your mother should have to shoulder the entire burden.





    In time your situation will improve, if you allow your children to become independent.





    God bless.
    How about having the kids get jobs and help with living expenses. They are old enough to help. What are they currently doing to help out?
    Stay with your mom. I think it will help your children with such a change to have family around.

    Moving to a new state, going to be a sophomore in highschool, any advice?

    Any advice you could give me about making friends? i'm in marching band here in texas, but im moving washington.


    should i join band when i move up there or what...? /:Moving to a new state, going to be a sophomore in highschool, any advice?
    Be yourself. Don't let yourself fall into any cliches, its just no good. That is the best advice I can give.Moving to a new state, going to be a sophomore in highschool, any advice?
    When you get there look for people with the same interests (of course), if you see people from school outside at a hangout or just around don't be afraid to speak up and try and get to know them. Be observant of everyone's behavior though, some might seem kind at first but be totally different when around others. O and YES! join a band, do what you like to do! and do as much of it as you possibly can!
    Keep to yourself at first. If you're overly outgoing and friendly, many people think that's strange and feel you may be coming on a little strong. I've had this problem all my life.





    Now i stay quiet, to myself, and let things take its course. If somebody seems friendly to me, i return the favor and we become friends. Otherwise, you tend to become the guy in the group that everybody is friends with just so they can make fun of you. That's not friendship.
    no way dude. i live in washington. which high school u going to? im gona be a sophomore next year. it would be cool if we met. some advice is to just be urself. u can join a marching band if u want.

    I am getting a corn snake - can I please have all the advice that anyone can think I might need please?

    I am getting a corn snake for christmas but I do not know what I need to buy to keep the snake healthy. I need to know everything from what size tank I need to start with and when to change to a bigger one. What goes in the tank. Do I need to register the snake with a vet, etc. And all the other stuff that will be needed to keep the snake healthy.





    Many thanks.I am getting a corn snake - can I please have all the advice that anyone can think I might need please?
    I'll be brutally honest: you need to do some research. If you haven't looked at how to look after them at all then maybe a corn snake isn't the pet for you- let alone getting one as soon as at Christmas.





    If you really are serious about getting a snake, then you need to buy a couple of good care manuals specifically about corn snakes. This will give you a pretty good understanding as to what you will need to look after it. If you have never owned a snake before, you need to have a good idea of what you are doing, as they are quite different to most other pets.





    There are some things that might not come up in your care books though. If you get a hatchling corn, you will need to keep it in a small secure tub at first, and increase the size of the tub accordingly until it is about a year old, when it should be ready to go into its full sized vivarium. This is because snakes don't like open spaces. If you put a baby snake into a full size viv, the snake will get stressed out, and may even refuse to eat.


    You should be able to keep an adult corn snake in a 3ft by 1ft vivarium.


    I would recommend buying an adult or sub adult corn snake, as they will be more likely to be reliable feeders, tame, and will not have to be housed in different sized tubs- they can go straight into a vivarium.





    As for a vet, it depends how the vets work in your area. If you need to register it with a vet, then do so, but I would expect that in most cases you don't. I would find a local vet that can deal with reptiles though, so you can take it to them if you are concerned about its health.





    Joining a local reptile club can be really good for finding this sort of information out, as well as meeting people who have owned these animals for some time, so you can learn from their experiences.





    Good luckI am getting a corn snake - can I please have all the advice that anyone can think I might need please?
    with my corn and kingsnakes i start them out in a 10-15 gallon tank.


    i fed them 1 pinkie a week and if they looked like they were thinning i gave them 2 and so on.


    aspen bedding with a small hide is great!


    all of mine love fake plants that they would crawl all over.


    uvb light.


    when full grown they need a 40 60 gallon tank but bigger is always better.


    keep a water dish that is large enough for snake to soak in fully. change water every day. as for a vet find an exotic vet that is near you in case of emergency.


    :)
    I have a corn snake and this is how i take care of it. His cage is set up with a hot hide box, a dry hide box, and a humid hide box. I put them in there so he can choose what hide he wants. And the humid hide box is for when he is shedding i just put some wet moss in the humid hide and he will stay in there until he sheds. You need a heat source like a lamp. And you should go in to get your snake checked by a vet to make sure you have bought a healthy snake. Make sure the snake isn't going to die on you. That is what i do with my corn snake and he is thriving.
    get a couple of books on them but here is some info:small snake small cage ;big snake big cage, water always, provide a heating pad that covers at least half of the cage food is a must have to
    For a juvi you will need:


    10 gallon reptile tank w/lid


    Bedding, I use aspen


    A hida hut


    An UTH or under tank heater








    For an adult, pretty much the same but with a 20 long reptile tank. Foe bedding as juvi's, I use news paper. as adults I use aspen or cypress mulch bedding. They need an area to hide, hida huts at the pet store suit this purpose great. Heating is essential. You can either use an under tank heating pad or a basking bulb, 60 watts. Either way they need a source of heat to keep them warm for digestion and healthy activity levels. As babies they'll eat pinky's, you can buy 4 at the beginning of the month and feed once a week, as adults the will eat mice, you can also buy 4 at the beginning of the month and feed once a week. They'll need a small water bowl, a small plastic dog bowl works.





    You'll need to clean and sanitize once a month, empty bedding. Soak all items in the tub or sink with a 1/4 bleach, 1/4 vinegar, 2/4 water mixture, Use the same mixture to spray and wipe down your tank. Put fresh bedding and clean items back in the cage the way you had them.





    Registering with a vet will not be necessary, but you will need to find a good exotics vet to take your snake to in case of an emergency.
    hi, for a Corn snake you need -





    a cage around 18';x12';x12'; this will depend on the size of snake and age but for a baby snake around 6';+ this will be fine for a year or 2.





    a heat mat to cover on side of the tank so theres an hot and cold place for the snake to go





    a water bow big enough for the snake to bath in





    beding is aspen or if you run out you can use news paper





    you will need two hides (bark,wood log hides) one in the hot side and the other on the cold side





    and thats your starter kit done you have to remmber that corn snakes are very good at getting out of cages lol food for a baby snake of 6'; is around two times a week they can eat mice know as pinkys / rats and day old chicks when they get older.





    vets, im not with any one atm and ive been keeping snake's for the last 8years but i would find where a vet that does with reptils is around you just in case but they are really easy to keep/ look after.





    if you would like abit more infor theres a care sheet on google if you need one and you can give me an e-mail as well i hope this helps and happy snake keeping .

    Hey where can i get good free games for my motorola krzr!! any advice would be appreciated?

    www.mobile9.com loads on there and ringtones all for free

    I would be grateful for advice. My MIL comes to our house and focuses uniquely on her son, my partner.?

    We have children but she largely ignores them, instead bringing out of her handbag endless photos of her other son's child. She never asks about me. In fact she has accused me (outrageously as I work f/t) of 'sponging off her son'. Her normal behaviour is that she just ignores us. My partner if provoked defends her. Christmas is coming and I don't know what to do about her visit. If anyone can advise I would be so grateful.I would be grateful for advice. My MIL comes to our house and focuses uniquely on her son, my partner.?
    Your children will not feel neglected by their grandmother unless you prompt them to. If she always ignores them, that's what they'll expect from her. I assume that they have plenty of people who love them and dote on them, so they'll just know that she isn't one of them. You're the one who's bothered by this. So, don't be.





    If you change your expectations, this will not be a problem for you. Accept the fact that she comes only to see your husband. Then, be polite, but don't focus on her. Tell your husband that he gets to entertain her. Bring out the cards and let them play; or seat her in the living room with him while you busy yourself in the kitchen. If she wants to see your husband, let her. And don't be angry. This is who she is. You're not going to change her. Trust me, it could be a lot worse.I would be grateful for advice. My MIL comes to our house and focuses uniquely on her son, my partner.?
    Rise above her! Put on your happiest face and suck it up. Its a relatively short visit (unless she's moving in permanently) so let her have her happiness. At the end of the day you should be able to look yourself in the mirror and say that you are a better person than she. You can certainly go out for a walk and scream out your frustrations. Just make it as pleasant a visit as possible and you'll have won!
    You partner's mother doesn't HAVE to ask about you. If you are not working and her son is taking care of all the bills then indeed you ARE sponging off her son. If it bothers you that your partner defends her, that is something you are going to have to take up with your partner. She obviously does not like you...she doesn't HAVE to like you.
    She sounds like a total B*Tch. Honestly. Dont worry about it. Your children will soon make up their own minds about her and well would want nothing to do with her.





    Mothers in laws can be such horrible creatures when they want to. It kind of makes you feel like not letting her into the house.





    My mother in law use to walk into the house and make remarks about how badly the house stinks of cat pee. She would critisize every move I made until I told her outright listen I dont need your approval for anything. She never dared again.





    Dont let her make your life sour. She has had her life now you need to have yours.
    Ignore her too and dote all your attention on your beautiful children. As for Christmas, she should consider herself lucky if you decide to give her a card. Make a big deal over your own children.
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  • Do you have any advice for a soon to be 18 year old moving in with her boyfriend in 4 months?

    just be careful. :)


    treat each other like you two were married.


    you're taking a big step in your relationship, so you've got be faithful to each other.Do you have any advice for a soon to be 18 year old moving in with her boyfriend in 4 months?
    Yeah... don't do it.Do you have any advice for a soon to be 18 year old moving in with her boyfriend in 4 months?
    you guys are gonna get sick of each other really quick

    I really wanna be an animal rescue cop but I NEED ADVICE please its important!!?

    The only thing about the job I want to do is that im Allergic to cats.. and I can't go near them or my lips will swell up like J-LO'S did in Monster in Law but not that bad... So I was wondering what I can do to get over the allergy of cats so I can become a cop for animal protection and not have to worry about my lips swelling from catsI really wanna be an animal rescue cop but I NEED ADVICE please its important!!?
    well there is a long process of shots that over time strengthen your immune system to something your allergic to, as to build a resistance to it after being injected with small doses , ask your doctorI really wanna be an animal rescue cop but I NEED ADVICE please its important!!?
    I know a veterinary doctor who is allergic to cats and has worked with them anyway although she specialized in other animals.





    Besides finding a treatment for your allergy you might want to experiment with protective gear. Can you avoid the reaction by wearing gloves and some sort of breath mask? Dressed up like that you aren't going to look very friendly to the cat but then the cats in question are probably going to be stressed out anyway and you may need protection from claws and teeth as much as from allergens.





    If you haven't done so, talk to someone in the field and find out how much of a problem your allergy would be. It may be that their procedures minimize contact with the animals for a variety of health reasons.

    I'm going to be a camp counselor this year so advice?

    I'm an only child, so I don't really know how to react to crying kids, kids fighting over me, etc. It's a learning experience for me!! I've gone to this camp for years and know how kids act to the staff, so what do I do when in these situations? Do I favor the good kids? Do I discipline them? help helpI'm going to be a camp counselor this year so advice?
    what camp is it? what kind of camp is it? these can help you learn what you will face. I am triing to be a CIT at my favroite camp this summer. CIT is a 2 week training cource for teens so that they can work at the camp the next summer. if you want to talk about camps and some of the other things I might can answer some more questions.





    basicly you will learn very fast what to do and what not to do. the camp should give you some training.I'm going to be a camp counselor this year so advice?
    I was a camp counsellor when i was 16 and it was an experience I havent forgotten...You will have up and down days but your leader should help you with the disipline tactics with the children you are with...Thats what happened at the camp I went to...Other than that show the kids that you are in charge and that there can be consequences to their behaviour example no sing along that night etc....Hope this helps and Good Luck!!!!
    What kind of kids will you be supervising? Age and sex can make a difference as to whether you want to come across as an Army sergeant (commanding, authoritative) or a substitute Mommy (tender, caring).





    If older than toddlers, expect some rough-housing in the cabin and watch out that they don't pick on the ';runt of the litter.'; If they do, give him/her some extra attention of yours. (There is always one child who in some way is less capable than the others, but usually has some ability or trait that you can build her/his esteem on.) You might also find that one child is a natural leader and you might enlist his/her support in ensuring that all your charges enjoy the camp experience.





    I expect you will meet with other counselors and the camp administrator before the kids arrive. You should get instructions then. Don't be shy about asking questions.
    you will have a lot of fun with this. i have done summercamp for 9 years now and each years it just seems to get better. treat kids fairly and firmly. the place you are working at should have all of the rules and stuff like that and normally places like that will train you. don't worry about the kids, they will love you and you will absolutely fall in love with them too. i did. i seen them as a member of my family and that is the way i will see them long after i'm gone. you are lucky to have this experience. you will be alright. trust me. have fun and enjoy the summer. the kids are very lucky to have you. good luck.
    First, the facility you are working at or for should offer training. Second be prepared for anything. You have to be ready for all that you mentioned and more. I run summer Day camps and the hardest thing to do is control other people's kids. Any one who doesn't appreciate teachers needs to spend a week at a camp with a bunch of other people's kids :*)


    Next, you need to be consistent. Follow and enforce the rules equally. If you favor a few kids, that just makes the others act worse. Same punishment for same infractions.


    Third, if you don't know lots of little songs/cheers/easy to do keep em busy activities for when they are waiting to take a turn and such, learn some. Look for websites like the ones I listed below for neat easy to do things to keep em busy and having fun.
    Oh dear, you will love it. To prepare a little bit some basic info...





    You will likely not be able to discipline kids, but you will be trained in how to handle things, usually that is someone else's job, or you decide with your counselling team. I can tell you that rewards are much better than punishment, try to catch em being good as much as possible and they will bust their butts to keep pleasing you.





    As for attention, it is your most precious tool. Withdraw it when you can if you think someone is being inappropriate and they want you to notice or be shocked. If a sit-down is necessary, take them aside away from the other kids. Be firm and direct with what you say, addressing the child's behavior, NOT him as a person, and encourage and forgive at the end. Short and simple and then let it go.





    Always always role model what you want to see in the children. Respect, attention when they speak, don't interrupt, appropriate table manners, hygiene, and safety with things like life jackets and sunscreen, staying busy, trying new things, and participating in activities instead of being lazy or sitting out. Kids will do these things if you set it up from the beginning as the cool thing to do. When it comes to making sure everyone did certain things like brushing teeth, etc you can never go wrong by gathering the children with whatever supplies, and doing it all together as a group, make it a party, make it fun.





    You will likely be tugged in all kinds of directions, sometimes a kid will need more than the other. I have always aimed for not equal but fair treatment of all the kids. For instance if you have a kid that is popular and one that isn't, you might try to get the unpopular one to participate more with you there a little more, to be his buddy, pick him for a team, etc. If you demonstrate that you think the kid is cool, the other kids are likely to believe you. Don't favor the good kids, it will only make the bad kids act worse and get the good kids to dislike them. Don't choose sides in disagreements, and let them work out any squabbles without giving them all the answers. You can be present for these conversations, but you want to participate as little as possible.





    If you have kids acting out or getting rowdy, chances are they aren't busy enough. Keep them moving, wear them out during the day with plenty of moving around, and send them to bed tired.





    Regarding certain situations. These might sound scary and I don't want to frighten you but you do need to know how to handle stuff like this when dealing with children.





    Never put yourself in the position of being alone with a child, especially at night, especially in bathroom or shower situations. This is unsafe for YOU. You can be accused of something inappropriate and it usually does NOT favor the adult, and if alone, you have no backup to say you weren't being abusive. You don't have to panic, you just have to keep eyes on what is going on and make sure you are always involved in a group, preferably with another staff member or at least two other kids.





    You can never ever go wrong with asking questions. If a kid is upset, or in a dilemma, or homesick, etc you can ask all kinds of questions and then try to rephrase what they said so they know you heard them. You don't have to offer any advice...just be there to listen and figure out their own answers.





    If you have a child tell you anything that makes you uncomfortable in the least report it to your supervisor immediately. Examples are: abuse at home, being in love with you, drug problems, suicidal thoughts, any deep dark secrets that they confide in you. Make sure when you notice that the conversation is heading this way, that you tell them you are glad they are talking to you but you may not be able to keep their secrets. Otherwise when you do tell, they will feel betrayed. The reason you must tell your supervisor is that SOMEONE at that camp is a mandatory reporter for abuse, or knows how to help more than you can...since they rely on you for everyday eyes and ears on the children, they need you to tell these things if you stumble on them.





    For touchy situations like bedwetting or period accident with the girls, handle it privately and reassure that it is no big deal. You might bring extra young-girl size supplies to offer for any emergencies. Help them clean up the mess but they should help too, it lets them know they can solve own problems.





    Other touchy situations, like sexually inappropriate behavior, handle it privately and make sure the expectations are clear with as little fuss as possible and report it to your supervisor.





    For outings and being away, know your limitations of your ability to supervise and lead the activity. You might not be able to handle a campout, for example, but you can handle your cabin in an all camp activity with other staff around. Know what your skills allow you to do. If you can't lifeguard, you will NOT take them swimming for example. Kids tend to act different in special isolated from everyone else situations. Sometimes it is a real team building thing, and sometimes things go terribly wrong and you need to know your own limit, including when to pack it in and bring your group back, or when and how to call for help.





    If the kids have a way to spend money, and if this isn't an ultra wealthy kids camp, you will always have a kid that can't buy as much at the camp store, or the snack area, or a teeshirt at the end, as the other kids can. Handle these situations carefully. Don't call attention to their situation, but also don't extend yourself to helping them with money of your own if you can't afford it, or iif you don't want everyone else to know and expect the same treatment. You might talk to the camp director about making an anonymous donation to his account so there is money available for certain everyday purchases but not over the top...and the kids should never ever know.





    If there is an issue of missing or possibly stolen items, get some extra help to find out what happened.





    That's about all I can offer as far as while you are there. If this is a special skills camp, make sure you brush up so you are confident in showing kids how to do things.





    For overall childcare experience, I would offer my services as a short time babysitter for school aged children, for say, an evening, or an overnight with parents there, or an hour while mom goes to the store. This will get your feet wet. If you can't do that, you want to tag along with a friend when they babysit, and let her teach you what she is doing. You might also explain your situation and ask to hang around a good mom while she deals with her kids and pick her brain if you have questions how she decided what to do. And ask your OWN mom to tell you things too, maybe about how she dealt with YOU as a kid.
    what kind of camp and for how long will the kids be there? you usaul have to be a CIT before hand, but i mean dont really favor anyone, and dont discipline then either, like set teh guide lines and follow them.

    What would be your advice for a real thinking person in regards to his walk in life?

    Should one push others to join him, try to pull them in by any means to become an active member or just do his thing that he thinks is right to do and let others form their own opinion in regards to joining in or not. If he just does his own thing should he always be ready to explain what he is doing, why he is doing it, and to be ready to justify the reasons for his actions?





    Please think about this and also state truthfully if what you say is really what you do in your walk in this existence.What would be your advice for a real thinking person in regards to his walk in life?
    My advice to a real thinking person ( how many on this planet? 10?100?)would be something like this:





    Stay put. Don't join any group or society.


    Then you will not get into trouble with other people.


    Pretend to be like anyone else (If that is possible - I have given up on that).


    But - give people the freedom they deny you. - if they allow it.What would be your advice for a real thinking person in regards to his walk in life?
    People should do what they want. If that means minding their own business, then so be it. If that means evangelizing, then so be it. Neither position has ever bothered me a bit. Personally, I don't believe in evangelism. In my denomination, it is common to turn away potential converts. If they really want to join, they will come back.
    People will always try and justify their own actions if they are good or not. If you have to convince another person of what they should be doing or thinking, they will reject your thought. In other words it has to be their thought for them to see things your way. As I have quoted here before (although I know not who to attribute it to):


    A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still.
    When you're excited about a book or a movie, or a great new job that you have just gotten then what do you do? You tell people about it, you share the news.





    If you think you have made a good decision in your life then you tell others about it and advise them to do the same. If they say no, you might want to ask why not, if they have good reasons and are set in their decision then let that be that. If they are wavering then that means they have questions and such, find out what those are.





    Don't strong arm anyone into doing anything, let them make their own decisions.
    Let me guess. You are saying that to be a real thinking person you must be an atheist . Or that thinking people is a moniker for atheists . And that ethically Christians should not proselytize. Your agenda is very obvious.
    He should do his own thing, if others want to join in that's up to them. Justifying his actions is up to him, I will share my beliefs if someone is truly curious about them but I don't feel the need to justify what I do to others, they can either accept my actions or they can bugger off.
    I have had to make my own way from my first memory. I do not particularly care what others do and feel no need to justify anything.
    The inherent ';problem'; with this excellent question is that it depends upon what the truth is.





    Let me explain...


    If the truth is: there is no God, and therefore morality is subjective - then whatever society the person finds themselves must conform to an agreed upon morality. In other words, even an atheist cannot say, ';Live and let live';. Because if ';living'; for one person means kidnapping, raping, and murdering the underage daughter of this atheist...then something is way ';wrong';. No one would fair well in a society without ';rules'; about what is ';right'; or ';wrong';. That is, no one would say that it is OK and ';right'; to kidnap, rape, and murder a child...





    BUT, for an atheist that lives in a group of people that does have laws and consequences of such laws, then within such a society, it would definitely be a ';live and let live'; walk of life. And such a person should not have to even justify their reasons or actions, because each does what is right in their own eyes.





    HOWEVER, if the truth is: God created mankind, mankind has fallen...and all are sinners and fall short of the glory of God...and the wages of sin is death...and, therefore, we are ALL headed to hell...except that God became man - Jesus Christ - and died on the cross for our sins...and ANYONE who believe in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life...to the consequences of either eternal torment in hell vs. eternal torment in heaven....





    THEN, in LOVE...it should be everybody's chief motive to share this message with every other person on the face of the planet...so that they may hear this message form God (called the Gospl)...and believe in it...for their own salvation. Anything short of this...is a failure in the duty of the Christian...and profoundly unloving.





    However, if people repeatedly reject this message, then the Christian duty is done. They may shake the dust of their feet...and wash the blood of those people from their hands, and say, ';Your blood be on your own heads!'; (Ezekiel 3:17-21). Then, the Christian may leave such a place and never return.





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    Finally...my ';advice'; for a ';real thinking person'; in regards to his walk in life is this:


    I was an atheist who sat down to read the Bible and prove it wrong. The Lord God revealed Himself to me. Jesus Christ is Lord. This is the truth, though this ';truth'; is hidden amidst the ';garbage'; of un-Christianlike behavior in Christians. Therefore, ditch just about everything you know...and read Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John in the Bible.





    If what I say is true, it would be foolish and absurd for you to at least not look into it. And what I say IS true.





    God bless you.





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    Grace and peace in Christ be with all who read and hear!





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    Why should you have to justify yourself to anybody? If someone asks about what you are doing explain and if they want to join you, fine, if they don't, fine also. Just treat everyone as you want to be treated. Now if what you are doing is against the law or harmful to someone you might want to rethink it. I am sorry to say I don't always follow my own advice, I can only hope that I have done no harm. We are human and fallible . Did I answer your question?
    First off, (I can only speak for myself) I don't feel the need to justify anything. 'Justify' means 'just if I can lie' the way I look at it. Secondly, I'm not for pushing anyone into my or anyone else's direction, as this might cause unnecessary pregedious in my direction, and ruin any chance of being useful to others. And, yes, I am an active and willing participant in my efforts to do the right thing, whether spontaneous or just as it comes along. As far as religion goes, I have some difficulty with issues concerning doctrine, while Love holds no such barriers. And thirdly, if my prayers are for myself, they are almost always an ego satisfaction of some sort. If I am praying rightly, it's that I may be of some help to you... you being those with whom I cross paths. I don't tend to give a lot of thought to what others might think of me, or how I handle my affairs, and it's unusual for them to notice. Far be it from me to set anyone straight. My job is to add to life, not take away. And most of the time I do okay. I avoid difficult people if possible, preferring positive over the negative. Daily I ask the unseen Father to direct my journey. And he takes care of me. I've never had such a good life. Thanks for asking! Oh, yeah, advice... live the best you can with what you know. That's it.

    I need some good advice to give a girl who will be starting college in the fall.?

    -Always go to class


    -Try not to procrastinate


    -don't walk around after dark without a buddy


    -don't party to hard


    -make sure YOU get to know your professors


    -do your reading, your professor will not go over it in class





    there is so much advice to give a new college student...google for some good websites





    http://www.quintcareers.com/first-year_s鈥?/a>


    http://www.college-freshman.com/


    http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2006/05鈥?/a> (I do not agree with what this guy said about taking extra courses)


    http://www.iamnext.com/academics/freshme鈥?/a>I need some good advice to give a girl who will be starting college in the fall.?
    GO TO CLASS! just because other people only show up on test days DOES NOT mean it is OK! Most of those people usually fail! tell her not to be one of them! Also, be social but set limits for herself as far as how much ';going out'; time she should get. Oh and tell her to buy lots of veggies to snack on during study sessions... there is nothing worse than fighting off that freshman 15!!!I need some good advice to give a girl who will be starting college in the fall.?
    That's too vague a question to answer in this format.
    #1 thing to tell her: The primary goal of college is to do well and get a degree. College will be HARD. Much harder than high school. She will have to put in lots of time, hard work, and effort to succeed. Tell her not to waste the weekends. It's fine to socialize with friends, etc.... but not okay to make a habit of staying out until 3 am.
    she'll feel a lot better about it when she sees her friends get excited to go off and live alone :]
    Don't party every night, its not that cool.

    What qualities do u think a best friend should have? Ex: she needs to be nice (duhh) Plz answer! neeed advice.?

    10 points for best answerWhat qualities do u think a best friend should have? Ex: she needs to be nice (duhh) Plz answer! neeed advice.?
    your best friend has just one thing they need but it comes out in many ways.





    a friends=is a person who loves and wants only the best for you.





    this shows up in so many ways that makes your life better and easier to deal with and live in ;Your best friend is that right arm that when you don't have you just can't do things as well as when they are around.





    you will know who they are in your life by the love they show you even when they ought to hate youWhat qualities do u think a best friend should have? Ex: she needs to be nice (duhh) Plz answer! neeed advice.?
    she should have your back and be there for you when you need her, she should be able to forgive you through thick and thin. she stick by your side when you cry and wont turn on you when you say something and will defend you til death, she wont talk behind your back and is definitely not an on and off friend. if you get dumped she'll hate that boy and try to kill him if he brakes your heart. good friends are forever and its hard to find them but my best friend olivia came naturally.some people might seem like a good friend then they make fun of you or something and then you don't know who to trust just remember what i write.
    Well, basically you want a best friend that you can trust and rely on. You dont want a 'best friend' that uses you for certain things. Also, bestfriends normally have things in common, so thats a quality that a best friend should have. Trusting is probably the most important quality, because best-friends share e.g. secrets/private things etc. Relying on someone, is also important, because you want someone to rely on.. and you want them to be there for you, thats another quality, a bestfriend should be there for you whenever you need them. Weather you need to tell them a secret to keep you company or to 'hanging out'. You also want them to be trustworthy, telling you something straight how it is, is a good thing. Bestfriends shouldnt lie to one another.





    (:
    respect


    Maturity


    loyal


    nice..haha duh


    trustworthy


    truthful


    respectful to herself and you


    reliable


    hope this helps! :)
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  • I am going to Egypt next week on a Nile cruise what currency should I take also any good advice would be appre

    if u dont have a visa u need to take USA dollars to get the visa at the airport its like $15...





    money wise make sure u always carry atleast 20 egypt pounds worth of change for tips at all times.The average tip is like 1/2 pounds, but at resturants its like 5. Also cause you might have beggers asking for money and its always nice to give them atleast something....





    im egyptian but living in england and visit egypt every year...so my advice is never take ur eyes off ur bag take good care of camera's NEVER put ur mobile in ur jacket cause of pick pocketers. pref in a bag witha zip facing towards u...the zip never facing backwards..





    Careful crossing the road...they are pretty mad drivers, OH an TAXI'S! a distance of 5 mins drive is like 4 egyptian pounds (they will argue with u cause ur forgien but never pay more than 6 for 5 mins drive), 10 mins drive is like 8 pounds, anythin else sudnt cost more than 15- 20 at the most!! Dont make agreements with a taxi driver for them to take u all over cairo and bk to ur home. And if u prefer, there are now Yellow private taxi's, like in England and America, u call them they come to u, and the cost runs on a metre...its all air conditioned and comfy.





    Dont eat street food, like from those lil carts, drink only bottled water, and any fruits/veg make sure they are washed throughly...Most important, try not to wear anything that will grab alot of attention, cause u will be stared at ALOT!!





    OH AND SO IMPORTANT! ALWAYS HAVE A PHOTOCOPIED VERSION OF U PASSPORT! i took like 3 copies jst incase my passport was stole. Also find the address, and phone number of the nationality u are Embassy...So like i always had the british embassy address and number, jst incase.





    Egypts pretty safe and SOOOOO much fun! its a total laugh!! but jst like any forgien country jst becareful! Last thing!! if u go to the pyramids, dont be cheated with the horse ride sudnt pay more than like 60 egyptian. If u have any egyptian friends u already kno take them with u, they will understand how to deal with them.





    hope u have fun and hope all of this info helps u out!!!I am going to Egypt next week on a Nile cruise what currency should I take also any good advice would be appre
    Hi


    we went to egypt nd took lots of egyptian money however they accept american dollars and euros and english money as they get a better exchange rate so take a bit of everythingI am going to Egypt next week on a Nile cruise what currency should I take also any good advice would be appre
    I guess that you know that you can get you visa at this end on arrival. it is really a lot less hassle that doing it from home.


    I would advise you not to go buying a lot of U.s. dollars or Euro as you can use your normal savings account ATM card even if you don't have a credit card. every time you change money you loose some and then there is the hassle of going to a bank that will change Euros and dollars into L.E.. the Banque De Cairo does and they have branches in Cairo ,Luxor and Aswan.


    So just bring enough to get you here,drinks on the plane etc and use the ATMs to draw L.E. I have never had problems with using the ATMs ,which I do almost daily.


    If you are being met at the airport by your tour group rep. then it will save you having to face the swam of taxi drivers that will surround you as soon as you walk out of the airport. Remember here it is tradition to bargain to get the best price. I know of people who have paid over 100LE for a taxi from the airport to their hotel. You should not pay more than 60LE and that is generous.


    Keep up your bottled water supply and make sure the bottles are sealed as there have been cases lately were tourists have bought recycled bottles filled with tap water.


    Even though it is not high summer you need to drink a lot .Before you go to the sites stock up on what you will need as water, film, and souvenirs are far more expensive at places like The Valley of the Kings, water is 10LE a bottle there that around 3 times the price in Luxor.


    You know you are going to have a ball and love every minute you are here. I think the hardest part of coming to Egypt is leaving it.


    So, ahlan wa salaan Misr, or welcome to Egypt.
    Take Euros, Sterling or dollars, the exchange rate in Egypt is very good. Bring your credit card too in case you need more that you estimated. On a Nile cruise all is included except for drinks. You will like to tip too. Have a nice trip.
    you will need to take what ever currency you have in your home country. that is dollars 拢 euros etc.


    However if you are going on a Nile cruise you will arrive in luxor and be taken straight to your boat. While you will be able to change money on your boat it will be at a lower rate. you could go out to a bank that evening. they do stay open til quite late. there are also many ATM's in luxor but they are not 100% reliable. there are several for instance in the main corridor foyer of the sonesta hotel and there is also a bank there open til 10pm..


    your best bet is probably to change money in luxor airport when you land. there are a number of banks in the airport arrival lounge before you go though passport control.they also sell visas. you will need egyptian pounds for general spending, shopping tips and for drinks etc. have a great time any other questions e mail me

    What qualities do u think a best friend should have? Ex: she needs to be nice (duhh) Plz answer! neeed advice.?

    10 points for best answerWhat qualities do u think a best friend should have? Ex: she needs to be nice (duhh) Plz answer! neeed advice.?
    your best friend has just one thing they need but it comes out in many ways.





    a friends=is a person who loves and wants only the best for you.





    this shows up in so many ways that makes your life better and easier to deal with and live in ;Your best friend is that right arm that when you don't have you just can't do things as well as when they are around.





    you will know who they are in your life by the love they show you even when they ought to hate youWhat qualities do u think a best friend should have? Ex: she needs to be nice (duhh) Plz answer! neeed advice.?
    she should have your back and be there for you when you need her, she should be able to forgive you through thick and thin. she stick by your side when you cry and wont turn on you when you say something and will defend you til death, she wont talk behind your back and is definitely not an on and off friend. if you get dumped she'll hate that boy and try to kill him if he brakes your heart. good friends are forever and its hard to find them but my best friend olivia came naturally.some people might seem like a good friend then they make fun of you or something and then you don't know who to trust just remember what i write.
    Well, basically you want a best friend that you can trust and rely on. You dont want a 'best friend' that uses you for certain things. Also, bestfriends normally have things in common, so thats a quality that a best friend should have. Trusting is probably the most important quality, because best-friends share e.g. secrets/private things etc. Relying on someone, is also important, because you want someone to rely on.. and you want them to be there for you, thats another quality, a bestfriend should be there for you whenever you need them. Weather you need to tell them a secret to keep you company or to 'hanging out'. You also want them to be trustworthy, telling you something straight how it is, is a good thing. Bestfriends shouldnt lie to one another.





    (:
    respect


    Maturity


    loyal


    nice..haha duh


    trustworthy


    truthful


    respectful to herself and you


    reliable


    hope this helps! :)

    What would your advice be on young gay's?

    My advice would be to tell them.. Don't think your the only one feeling the way you do... that no matter how bad it seems or different you feel, or unaccepted you think you are... there are so many people who do accept and love you...and there are thousands of people feeling the exact same way. Don't use sex to feel love and acceptance - its an easy thing to fall into.. its not love and its not acceptance its a horny guy using you to get off and you using him for 4 minutes of love.. I would say to always use a condom...I would tell them to realize you cant truly love someone without knowing everything about them.... I would tell them to only settle for a partner that makes them feel like they are a better person... someone they they love an loves them just as much... Someone who makes their heart smile....What would your advice be on young gay's?
    You're in a world now that is more accepting of gays. As a straight guy, I would suggest learning from other gay peers on how to be comfortable with yourself, and learn how to go about living in your environment. Just treat others the way you want to be treated, with respect, and you will be just fine.What would your advice be on young gay's?
    ummmm, well for one, if YOU are gay come out of the closet for one, don't be like those people who keep it in, and also, don't think to much on how people will make fun of you, they are just homophobic, it's alright to be gay, it's a life choice, don't pay any attention to anyone
    Find people who are accepting and supportive of you--friends and family who care about you as a person and don't care about your sexual preference. Be comfortable with yourself and confident--don't let homophobic people get you down because that's all just THEIR personal problem.
    i think that if a guy wants to be with a guys and a girl want to be with a girl they should totally be able tobe together without problem. but unfortunately it's a problem for some people. i think those people just have a stick way to far up there asses
    Be you. Don't worry about what other people say about you or two you. Don't pretend to be something you're not. If you're gay, then that's you. Screw what others say, if the don't like you because of that chances are they weren't your real friend anyways.
    Hold you head up High, you shouldn't be judged on your sexual preferences, but for the person you are.
    dont let no one tell you what you cant do you like what you like young gay to yong gay
    About wat??????SOOOooooo confused! ;)
    Find community
    WERID.
    Find your local LGBT groups and go along to them, they're real friendly!
    you like what you like.


    use a condom.
    wear protection
    well be low key but never deny who you are you have as much right as the next person in life only god can judge you
    be u dont listen to retarded foos like some ppl from here just try to ignore all stupid foos that hate gay ppl
    ';spitters are quiters';





    ';There is something wrong with you';





    ';Why not be straight so you can have a beer up front and poker in the back.';
    Have someone take you out behind the building and straighten you out.
    Get head out of ****.
    F*ing gross!

    I am going to Egypt next week on a Nile cruise what currency should I take also any good advice would be appre

    if u dont have a visa u need to take USA dollars to get the visa at the airport its like $15...





    money wise make sure u always carry atleast 20 egypt pounds worth of change for tips at all times.The average tip is like 1/2 pounds, but at resturants its like 5. Also cause you might have beggers asking for money and its always nice to give them atleast something....





    im egyptian but living in england and visit egypt every year...so my advice is never take ur eyes off ur bag take good care of camera's NEVER put ur mobile in ur jacket cause of pick pocketers. pref in a bag witha zip facing towards u...the zip never facing backwards..





    Careful crossing the road...they are pretty mad drivers, OH an TAXI'S! a distance of 5 mins drive is like 4 egyptian pounds (they will argue with u cause ur forgien but never pay more than 6 for 5 mins drive), 10 mins drive is like 8 pounds, anythin else sudnt cost more than 15- 20 at the most!! Dont make agreements with a taxi driver for them to take u all over cairo and bk to ur home. And if u prefer, there are now Yellow private taxi's, like in England and America, u call them they come to u, and the cost runs on a metre...its all air conditioned and comfy.





    Dont eat street food, like from those lil carts, drink only bottled water, and any fruits/veg make sure they are washed throughly...Most important, try not to wear anything that will grab alot of attention, cause u will be stared at ALOT!!





    OH AND SO IMPORTANT! ALWAYS HAVE A PHOTOCOPIED VERSION OF U PASSPORT! i took like 3 copies jst incase my passport was stole. Also find the address, and phone number of the nationality u are Embassy...So like i always had the british embassy address and number, jst incase.





    Egypts pretty safe and SOOOOO much fun! its a total laugh!! but jst like any forgien country jst becareful! Last thing!! if u go to the pyramids, dont be cheated with the horse ride sudnt pay more than like 60 egyptian. If u have any egyptian friends u already kno take them with u, they will understand how to deal with them.





    hope u have fun and hope all of this info helps u out!!!I am going to Egypt next week on a Nile cruise what currency should I take also any good advice would be appre
    Hi


    we went to egypt nd took lots of egyptian money however they accept american dollars and euros and english money as they get a better exchange rate so take a bit of everythingI am going to Egypt next week on a Nile cruise what currency should I take also any good advice would be appre
    I guess that you know that you can get you visa at this end on arrival. it is really a lot less hassle that doing it from home.


    I would advise you not to go buying a lot of U.s. dollars or Euro as you can use your normal savings account ATM card even if you don't have a credit card. every time you change money you loose some and then there is the hassle of going to a bank that will change Euros and dollars into L.E.. the Banque De Cairo does and they have branches in Cairo ,Luxor and Aswan.


    So just bring enough to get you here,drinks on the plane etc and use the ATMs to draw L.E. I have never had problems with using the ATMs ,which I do almost daily.


    If you are being met at the airport by your tour group rep. then it will save you having to face the swam of taxi drivers that will surround you as soon as you walk out of the airport. Remember here it is tradition to bargain to get the best price. I know of people who have paid over 100LE for a taxi from the airport to their hotel. You should not pay more than 60LE and that is generous.


    Keep up your bottled water supply and make sure the bottles are sealed as there have been cases lately were tourists have bought recycled bottles filled with tap water.


    Even though it is not high summer you need to drink a lot .Before you go to the sites stock up on what you will need as water, film, and souvenirs are far more expensive at places like The Valley of the Kings, water is 10LE a bottle there that around 3 times the price in Luxor.


    You know you are going to have a ball and love every minute you are here. I think the hardest part of coming to Egypt is leaving it.


    So, ahlan wa salaan Misr, or welcome to Egypt.
    Take Euros, Sterling or dollars, the exchange rate in Egypt is very good. Bring your credit card too in case you need more that you estimated. On a Nile cruise all is included except for drinks. You will like to tip too. Have a nice trip.
    you will need to take what ever currency you have in your home country. that is dollars 拢 euros etc.


    However if you are going on a Nile cruise you will arrive in luxor and be taken straight to your boat. While you will be able to change money on your boat it will be at a lower rate. you could go out to a bank that evening. they do stay open til quite late. there are also many ATM's in luxor but they are not 100% reliable. there are several for instance in the main corridor foyer of the sonesta hotel and there is also a bank there open til 10pm..


    your best bet is probably to change money in luxor airport when you land. there are a number of banks in the airport arrival lounge before you go though passport control.they also sell visas. you will need egyptian pounds for general spending, shopping tips and for drinks etc. have a great time any other questions e mail me

    Frankly speaking what advice should be given to new yahoo q@a users?

    so that they may not become addictive like usFrankly speaking what advice should be given to new yahoo q@a users?
    I would like to say them not to dwell too seriously into things here.Use it for discussing your views and sharing your thoughts.Its okay to have friends and meet new people, I'd say not to get into conflicts with users





    From my own experience, I have noticed too much of politics among users, a lot of rumors,crap and gossiping around.People seem to put on a mask in their answers.They are too concerned about their ';status'; and ';image'; they have among other users.I ponder why they can't be a little honest while answering questions,they talk like saints.This is internet, no-one is going to behead you for telling the truth.Y!A is no different from real life.So if you were to take these things seriously then you may not find a pleasant experience.





    So stick to the main purpose that is asking an answering Q's , make friends, no-one is saying no but dont dwell too much into itFrankly speaking what advice should be given to new yahoo q@a users?
    When there is misunderstanding, you are always bound to be in a lot of controversies, you hear unwanted rumors about you, people gossip around causing misunderstanding among those whom you're friendly with.....I got fed up with all this and I reached a stage where I started a new account

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    But then I realized I'm taking people too seriously,I realized that I must just accept them the way they are and leave it there instead of complaining.......if I can be tolerated and if I can tolerate them despite the imperfections we have, we can be friends otherwise just leave them there %26amp; move on

    Report Abuse



    Thanks not for the BA but giving me the opportunity to say what was there in my mind.It was really a burden out in my mind

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    Reserve only a few minutes or an hour for this.


    Or


    To liven up things while you work, have a tab/window open so that while awaiting sites to open you can check out and answer.


    However there is another side to it.


    Compulsive key board beaters subscribing or addicted to this site heavily, do so for various reasons, even if it is seemingly a waste of time.


    To some it is a release, to others it is a form of relaxation, escape, to the very young a source of coming into the world and knowing how people react in anonymity!


    Yes if this 'addiction' is replacing healthier pursuits and other important progressive work - they must just lay off %26amp; never become escapists..
    The advice should be the rules and the point system.


    Honestly, don't trust them unless already suspended.
    please dont ask or answer in this category.





    category reserved.
    Let them enjoy as much as we do


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    I know this is bad advice
    Never use @'s unless you're having an avi game.





    You say you're not a new user, come on, you should know this by now...
    Get out now while you still can!
    repel them from P%26amp;S
    none unless we ask for advice
    We should Rag them :-P

    Since Hillary will be 5th in the presidential succession, what advice would Vince Foster give the first four?

    Food Tasters. Since Hillary will be 5th in the presidential succession, what advice would Vince Foster give the first four?
    He would tell them to beware of people like you who spread vicious rumors where there is no proof or evidence, just more imaginary lies about the Clintons.Since Hillary will be 5th in the presidential succession, what advice would Vince Foster give the first four?
    Don't go hunting with Dick Cheney.
    Beware the Ides of March?





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  • Need help with a 16 week old Golden Retriever! Any advice will sure be appreciated!?

    The main reason we bought a dog is to avoid strangers, and burglars. Our friend had a golden retriever as well and it was pretty friendly, so we bought one. Now it is 16 weeks old and it doesn't bark at any strangers, but it actually is excited to see people walk down the streets along our neighbourhood. He runs up and down and licks and jumps on them, happily wagging its tail. I don't know how to train it so it will not be so friendly with strangers, but so that he will bark at strangers, because that's what we bought him for. Sometimes I think its he nature of this breed of dog.. or can we train it? Another thing...my dog keeps on digging muddy holes everywhere in the backyard. Nearly everytime I look in the garden he is digging huge craters everywhere. Also, he picks out the plants we plant in the vegetable patches. Any advice will be greatly appreciated =DNeed help with a 16 week old Golden Retriever! Any advice will sure be appreciated!?
    The golden retriever breed is known for its friendliness, gentle nature, and soft mouth (lot's of skin, fur, and fleshy lips that cushion accidental contact with the mouth) which makes it a fabulous dog for children. So, in order for you to get a dog that will bark at strangers you need to make it feel a bit more territorial. Remember that the more contact the dog has with outsiders (including friends and family) the more he will regard just about anyone as a friend. So, you might consider keeping the dog around only your family, and completely away from other people for months, until he comes to know that you are his family. He'll develope a natural desire to protect you as a result. Right now he's too young to have developed that ';pack'; instinct. Your family will essentially become his pack, and he'll regard others as outsiders.





    But, keep in mind the nature of his breed, a MOST friendly breed.





    As for your garden and the holes that he digs. Well, if you don't wish to have to babysit him while he's outside, you might consider getting one of those collars with the virtual fence. They really are completely humane if you set them up correctly. I wasn't a fan of these until I found out exactly how they work, and now I think they are completely humane. The collar can be set on a very mild shock setting, and simultaneously set to audibly beep (without shocking) progressively faster as the dog approaches the mild shock zone which is 5 to 15 feet of where you place the virtual fence. Our dog learned not to run away by using the mildest setting which we first tried out on ourselves. It basically feels like placing a AA battery to your tongue and feeling a mild shock, it's more surprising and annoying (and not particularly painful). Our dog now turns around well before he gets anywhere near the fence because we have it set to warn him with beeps before he reaches the point where he gets shocked. This keeps him from getting run over by cars and from getting himself lost, which I think is a very humane thing to do. Just place the virtual fences around your gardens.





    To actually get him to stop digging altogether you'll need to consistently catch him in the act (preferably at the beginning stage of digging) and do something he dislikes such as shaking a can of pennies loudly or squirting him with a water squirt gun and saying ';NO!'; at the very instant he begins digging. You have to be consistent with what you do, and praise him when he does well, and scold him when he doesn't do well.





    By the way, golden retrievers are also known for wanting to please their masters. They are not headstrong dogs, so that makes them good candidates for training. Good luck.Need help with a 16 week old Golden Retriever! Any advice will sure be appreciated!?
    LOL...you have definately made a boo boo in choosing a breed of dog to be a watchdog....the goldie is far the worse watchdog around because they would rather lick an intruder to death than alert you! Goldies rarely bark too! This breed of dog is too human friendly to be a watchdog. If you wanted a watchdog than you should have done your homework prior to choosing a goldie....as for the digging, well he is a goldie and they just love to do puppy things such as digging holes and uprooting plants...sorry to tell you this but goldies take a few years longer than other breeds to mature...so your boy will still be in the puppy stage when he is 3 years old... LOL...get him a variety of toys such as a Kong and fill it with treats etc...(log onto the Kong website) he maybe bored as well and he is only amusing himself by digging. You need to fence your vegie garden off as he will keep going into it, gardens and puppies do not mix ;-(
    Every one said most everything I would have about the breed you chose. I do have digging suggestions we fenced of an area just for our dogs to do what ever they want in an area we didn't care about and it looks like the surface of the moon now! Also if that's not an option some people have had luck with supplying one ';area'; in the yard they can dig to China. A sandbox or a box shape area marked w/landscape ties. You do still have to put the effort in to train them to that spot. Good luck.
    You chose the wrong breed, goldens are friendly by nature. They weren't genetically bred for protection, they are meant to bring things back to you! That doesnt mean he'll be a bad dog, probably will be the best. I'd recommend goldens to everyone. You may be able to train him, but I'd seek out the help of a trainer for that. Remember though that if you train him to bark at anyone, he'll probably bark at everyone. Do you really want a dog that goes nuts every time it sees a person walking by the house? He may grow out of it, remember he's just a puppy and puppies dig and chew and play. If you dont want him in your garden, you need to train him not to go there. Give him some kind of visual clue that seperates that area from others, like a fence or flags. Then when you catch him in the act, remove him from the forbidden area, correct him and put him in an appropriate place to be.
    you are gonna need dog obedience class for this one I would definately invest the money golden retrievers are the best dogs
    Goldies do not have natural guarding instincts such as Rotti's and Dobes so I really think you should have done some more research.





    Also this is only a puppy you're talking about, let it mature.





    You should definately not try and train you dog not to be good with strangers yourself, this is extremely dangerous.





    If you want a protection dog then find a protection training school, however your dog being a Goldie is unlikely to succeed in this role.





    Your dog is a puppy, puppies will dig holes, adult dogs will dig holes if they are bored, you're clearly not providing enough mental stimulation for the dog.
    While Golden Retrievers are wonderful dogs, you have chosen a breed that is best known for its friendly attitude, its intelligence, and its desire to bring you what you ask for. Most of them don't make the best of watch dogs. There are exceptions, and right now your dog is a little too young to have adopted a protective view of you.


    As for the digging, many large breed dogs do it to relieve boredom. Take your dog for a long walk daily to eliminate energy. Goldens have lots of it! Play fetch games and perhaps jog with him, he'll love it! Have ponds or lakes near by? They love to go swimming and even play fetch in the water. Many people don't realize how high energy they are.


    You have chosen a wonderful breed of dog, if you work with him through his puppy phase he will grow into a wonderful companion.


    Cheers on your addition.
    I'm afraid you're going to need some professional help. The good news is, Retrievers are generally easily trained and very smart dogs. Remember, this is just a puppy and he has only has good experiences with humans so he/she thinks all humans are nice. Seek out a professional dog trainer. You will be glad you did in the long run.
    You chose the wrong breed for protection. Goldens are guard dogs. They were bred to be friendly, outgoing, and submissive. It is possible to get a dog to bark at strangers but mind you a golden wasn't dog best dog to put up for the job and probably won't excel in it or will be hard to train to do so. I wouldn't recommend you train him for it because it would be a waste of time or ruin the dog. You said your friends dog was nice so you got one. If it was nice why would you expect it to be a good choice as a protection dog.





    For the holes and other backyard issues- you are just goin to have to go out there with the dog and watch him. If you catch him in the act then correct it. It helps to have a designated area for a dog to dig. Fill holes up with its poo to discourage more digging. Don't leave him unattended in the yard- this way he doesn't have the opportunity to misbehave.

    I want to get a tortoise for my little nephew. Heard, they can be harmful to children and demanding, advice?

    I am sending a link to my friend at http://petgazer.blogspot.com/ and requesting to helpI want to get a tortoise for my little nephew. Heard, they can be harmful to children and demanding, advice?
    Reptiles can carry certain diseases that can be harmful to humans, however, if you teach your nephew to wash his hands well (with warm water and soap) after playing with the tortoise, he should be fine. As long as he doesn't play with the toirtoise and then put his fingers in his mouth or eyes, etc., there shouldn't be a problem. A few words of advice: 1) make sure your nephew's parents are okay with the idea, 2) if your nephew is very young, make sure there is an adult willing to supervise and take over the major responsibilities for keeping the toirtoise properly cared for, and 3) see if there is a tortoise rescue group or any available from a local shelter before visiting a pet store. I have found that animals from pet stores often have health problems (usually for their entire lives). Also, wouldn't it be great to give a good home to a homeless pet? Good luck!I want to get a tortoise for my little nephew. Heard, they can be harmful to children and demanding, advice?
    From having Tortoises myself I wouldn't say they are the best pet for a young child as yes they are quite needy and these are just some of the problems.





    With a Tortoise it's not like a hamster or Guinea pig where you can spend hours cuddling and playing with it, you can only spend a small amount of time in each session (no more than 20 minutes) handling it as it's body temperature will drop if it's not got the appropriate heat. If your Tortoise doesn't have the appropriate heat on a regular basis it can lead to kidney and liver problems.





    Also depending on the age and breed, Tortoises spend half the year in hibernation which if you don't know what you're doing can lead to disastorous consequences. Also lets think about if you were a child wouldn't you get bored of a pet that you never saw?





    Even though once you purchase a Tortoise and buy it's set up it can be relatively easy and cheap to maintain however replacing items such as UV lights can be expensive and expect your electricity bills to go up.





    Lastly I wouldn't say Tortoises are harmful to children but like any Reptile they can be a carrier of Salmonella. So whenever handling a Tortoise it is important that you always wash your hands, and as we all know young children aren't always the best with hygiene.





    I'm not saying you shouldn't get a Tortoise for your young nephew but make sure his parents know what there letting themself in for.
    Tortoises live for decades - if you get one for your nephew, it could easily outlive him, and he would have to make provisions for it after his death. I sincerely doubt he comprehends the magnitude of that kind of responsibility, and it's very unfair to saddle him - not to mention his parents/guardians - with that kind of duty when he's too young to grok it. It's also unfair to the tortoise to give it to an owner who's not fully committed.





    Get him a different pet.
    I have a Russian, which is one of the smaller tortoises. They're friendly, and can carry salmonella, which alot of animals can. Proper hygiene is important. That being said....tortoises require extremely specialized care, most of which is too much for anyone under age 12 or so, and even then sometimes it's too hard for them. Research them carefully, and consider some other pets, like a guinea pig.
    well i have 2 tortoises and they aren't harm full ... well they are small and i tried to put my fingers to their mouth but they didn't bite me . but make sure to tell you nephew not to do that cause they may bite and if they bite they wont let go ... well i know cos they bit my brother ... i hope it was any help
    make sure it don't get very big they can mess up a finger---ugru
    http://petgazer.blogspot.com/





    Turtles are intelligent animals, they live longer than average pets and they don't cost a fortune.





    Make no mistake, it becomes a complicated responsibility to care for these shelled darlings. I strongly suggest that one reads up on maintenance and caring issues before making them a member of your family.





    Take a look at this turtle, looks like he responds to kissy wissy better :)




















    Not all turtles make good pets for young children. Aquatic turtles, for instance, may need a spacious aquarium and specialized food to thrive. Some need special lights for basking, which keeps their shells strong. Land tortoises may need room to roam, or soft soil in which to dig. Every species has its special needs -- and some live a long time, even dozens of years, so be prepared to be around for a while!





    Then there is also the occasional case of tortoise bite. If they bite once, they don't let go off easily. There has been numerous cases reported where a child had a severely bitten finger ... they even bite dangling and rarely let go like the old folk tale of ducks carrying the turtle on a stick.





    Not to scare potential turtle owners but maybe one should see the follow video of a cat and a tortoise.

















    I found my busy, working friends are particularly tempted to bring home a turtle for their child. According to experts this shelled amphibian its the greatest pet for smaller kids for they are host to many a viruses. Especially, Salmonella bacteria can poison/sicken and even be fetal to kids - if their hands are not sterilised properly.











    If you are starting to wonder by now if a turtle/tortoise can pose a threat to your family''s health. Consider this, we humans transmit a lot of virus and bacteria to these adorable strong shelled animals that lead to death or severe disease. Caring is the key and how its done. Try the red-eared sliders, cooters, and mud and musk turtles for starters for they don't grow to a giant size and are prone to withstand more handling issues.





    All said, I'll go and watch the water turtles on the movie ';Finding Nemo'; now :)