Purchase the movies through iTunes. After you update your iPod, the movies will be transfered over [if those are your settings].

Try www.wikihow.com They have several do-it-yourself articles on how to transfer a movie from a DVD disc to your computer.

If there are other videos you want to put onto your iPod, you need to convert them to the right format. Google videora and look for the website where you can download their free program. It's a easy to use, and once the videos are converted you can simply open them on iTunes and move them onto your iPod. Send me an inbox message if you need more help. Hope that helped.

You're right about the drama...

Just be regular friends. Tell them stories, jokes, thoughts, feelings, etc. You don't have to treat them that differently than you would your normal girl friends. Might not want to share monthly news, run off gossip, or get the latest celebrity scoop with them.

Don't feel like there are certain things you have to say or do to let a guy know you want to be friends instead of liking them. Plus, don't be too surprised if a guy friend of yours actually ends up liking you. It happens.

Talk about whatever, doesn't have to be just guy stuff. Ask them for help sometimes - good way to get a friendship started, and most would be willing to help anyways. Actually, I think you should even find a guy to ask on how to make more guy friends...sounds weird but something good will happen. Give it a shot. Hope that helped and good luck.

Take your picture and send it to your online album through your phone. They should appear soon.

First off, this isn't really a question, so I don't see why it is here.

When it comes to advice, there really isn't a right or wrong answer; some advice is better than others, and that is relative to the question anyways.

Few people actually claim that their own advice is law, written in stone, and the best solution to the problem at hand. I don't see that around here. Who says that any/all input has to be taken seriously? It is always up to the person who asked whether or not their answer satisfied what they were looking for.

Yeah there are some people on here who don't give the best advice, but it is unfair to judge everybody here on a handful of people.

"...how teenagers find they are able to give quality advice and information to real people..."
- Isn't everybody a real people? You can be narrow-minded and take the sterotypical teenager and apply it to everybody 13-19, but I would find that doing so is just as immature as you claim them to be.

You made a good point: not many teenagers have full-life experiences to give "good" advice. I agree. I really don't know what life is all about and how to deal with its curveballs, its downs. But I, as I'm sure many others too, have learned from parents and older relatives/friends from their own experiences and advice.

Advice is subjective. Advice will always be questionable, some more than others. To downplay it wouldn't be a great encouragement to anyone either.

I'll give some credit to those who try, who actually make an effort and want to help. I would say almost everybody here answers questions because they want to help others. Experienced in the field or not, trying to help people is still better than putting them down, going around comitting crimes, or being too ignorant to acknowledge there is a world outside their own.

I say let them give their advice. Most people end up learning more about themselves by doing so. Many of us don't have the graduate school degree to give professional advice to deal with depression and other health related issues...but most could still point in the right direction or just be there for them. We can help them get help.

You never really know, but a few words of encouragement from somebody here really could bring up a person's self-esteem.

People give advice here to help others. Not every question here is an immediate crisis. Those that are have the people needed to step up to it. Not everyone here claims to be the advice guru and know everything. I try to help with what I can. If you don't like somebody's answer to a question, then don't take it - simple as that. All I know is that if somebody wanted advice from all sides of the field, younger, older, experienced...then they can find it here. Hope that helped.

Just do whatever you want. If you want to talk to them and join in, then go ahead. Don't feel like you're just there to show off like an expensive watch. Make yourself known and talk to his friends. I'm sure he wouldn't mind. Don't look into it too much. If you do get to a point where it annoys your boyfriend, or you did something he didn't approve of, then just talk things over and settle on something. Feel free to ask him what is ok and what is not. We aren't the ones in the relationship, so we can't fully answer that for you. Ask him what he likes the best. Hope that helped and good luck.

God does loves everybody. He loves homosexuals, just not homosexuality. Remember, God always accepts the person, sometimes not their actions.

From a biological point of view, I don't agree with the idea of homosexuality. I don't, however, discriminate against those who are.

First you need to know what it means to sin. To sin, according to the Bible, means to deliberately and knowingly turn away from God and do wrong. So you have to know that you what you would do is wrong and going against God, and then you have to actually want to go against God and the Bible for it to be considered sin. For example...if you kill somebody dangerous in self defense, that isn't sin, even though the Bible says not to kill others. Was it right for you to do so? No. Was it sinful? Probably not. I could give you a really detailed explanation of what sin is, and if you need more info you can inbox me.

So I think that God does not support homosexuality...he didn't create us that way. Even from a non-God point of view, if we all became homosexuals, it would basically kill off humanity, and we can't have that. I also think that God does not look down upon homosexuals. It's up to you to decide which side to take, but from what I've learned through the Bible, I'm pretty sure thats close. Hope that helped.

Hmm... I wouldn't take the casual approach to this and sue for everything she's got, but you should definately tell the school administration. I hear ya on what you said about them not understanding it cause they will never experience it.

What I've done is just to push it off, like not to show that it hurts or that it gets to me. Sometimes I would try to laugh, not to let them know they are funny, but to show them that they can't laugh at me. Try those things, it could work for you.

No offense to you or anything, but you could just slap her across the face with a score report showing that you got 500 pts higher than her on the SATs. Haha. I live in NY, which is diverse so I'm used to encountering all kinds of people, especially a wide range of Asian people (that basically dominate the SATs). When you have so many different people that there is no majority, then making fun of some ethnic backround or race is just pointless because by looking at how different everything is, you realize just how the same it is after all. Yeah I know, sounds kinda weird.

Don't follow up and treat her the way she treats you. Like you said, its sinking down to her level. I would talk to a teacher or counselor at school - they are pretty serious about an issue like that, so it is important to bring it to their attention. And don't worry about what she might say for getting yelled at. Let her know that what she is doing is racist and hurtful, that she can't go on doing so. If after that warning she continues or makes it worse, then find somebody to take care of it. Don't let it get to you, because think about it: a person as shallow as that just mirrors the low value their thoughts/comments say. Hope that helped and good luck.

It means that she's mature.

Just wait it out man. If you wait for her to come around, and don't push her into it, then that shows how much you really do like her. It's not you, so don't worry. Smart girl actually. Wait a bit and still be her friend. Good things come to those who wait. Don't push her into it. Hope that helped and good luck.

Nah don't worry. Don't look into too much. So what if he is getting his friend to get info on you. Avoiding contact is better than a confrontational, possibly deleterious one.

Keep up the good work and self-esteem. If he was shocked then so what? Maybe he thought you wouldn't have made it half as far as you already did. But really...who cares what he thinks? Don't let anything he or your ex says stop you from feeling better about yourself or pursuing a career and things you like. Stick to your plan, it sounds good. Forget about those two guys. Hope that helped and good luck.

First off, your best friend shouldn't be mad at you if you went to a party of her 'worst enemy'. I think a solid friendship should be a little more than just that.

You don't have to go. It is a party and you were invited, you are allowed to decline. I'm sure there are plenty of other things you could do with your boyfriend. Besides, this won't be the only party you'll be invited to.

So there is going to be alcohol there...so what? Everyone knows it's illegal for you and your friends to drink because you are underage. Does anybody get caught by the police? Rarely. Do parents find out? Sometimes. Do they care? Usually. Do people get sick or hurt because of drinking? Yeah.

It's up to you, I don't encourage it. Just because you go doesn't mean you have to drink. You won't be out of the loop if you don't. If people decide to not invite you again because you didn't drink enough to pass out on the floor, then they aren't worth your time to begin with. I say find something else to do just in case you decide to back out of the party. If you go, watch out for yourself. Just try to have fun. If you feel like you will be pressured to drink and are not comfortable with it then please trust me - don't do it to fit in. Hope that helped and good luck.

Hmm this is a tough one...

Nobody likes the guessing game. Confront him and ask him straightforward if he has feelings for you. Ask him if he is considering a relationship, but at the same time let him know that you are.

Also, with the calling issue. This is more a guy thing, not directed toward him. Unlike girls, it doesn't occur to most guys to call as often as they do. Why? Because how often do guys use the phone to begin with. If they aren't talking to a girl already, they use it to meet up people or get rides. Yeah sure, most would call if they had to, but not all will "just to talk". Not saying that isn't a good reason, but for guys it doesn't really occur to them. If you want to, you can even mention it to him and ask that he call you first more often.

Personally, I don't think he has strong feelings. It does look like he is just comfortable now... But on the other hand, as in any relationship/friendship, the enthusiasm dies down little by little. That's not a bad thing, it's just natural. But still talk to him about it and ask him how he really feels, cause that is the only way you will really know.

I say keep talking to him, but don't expect too much. If he didn't particularly say that he wants you to call him, then don't think that. Really, guys are simple - we don't think 21 steps ahead and over analyze like some girls do. Feel free to still be his friend, but if you want a relationship you are going to have to take the initiative. It may be that he doesn't want one, and thats OK. Ask him everything on your mind and let him know exactly how you feel and what you want...then go from there. Hope that helped and good luck. Let me know again if you need more help.

Hmm...this is a new type of question, I like it. Your actually asking for advice, not opinion.

What might help you is trying to say short sentences instead of regular ones, when you speak. In other words, don't just keep on talking for more than five seconds at a time. If you limit the time you talk, at least that way you are giving yourself less time.

Try to be more of a listener. I'm passive in group conversations, so people don't know too much about me unless I talk to them one on one. If you feel like you still need to tell somebody something, then tell only one or two people...but be straightfoward about it. Say it randomly if you have to.

Now with that, try not to repeat things. If you know you said it before, then don't bother saying something about you again. Yeah I'm not saying you can't talk, just not so much about you. Try saying personal things only if you are asked directly. The things you say in conversation don't always have to be about you, so talk about other things. Hope that helped and good luck.

Heart of gold! Call them up and ask to be directed to the right people that can arange that for you. If you can't actually go there yourself, then calling would be the way to go. Good luck.

No problem, and feel free to ask me again any other time. Lets see...

You need to set aside time for your friends. Just like you do for your job and school work, give yourself a definite time where you could hang out with friends, or just call them & IM them if you can't actually go somewhere. Keep in touch with as many of them as you can. Find close friends you can vent to and share your problems with, while maybe even listening to theirs.

I know what you mean about not having a day off. In the last three years, I have yet to have a day, or moment, where I am bored and really have nothing to do. Take everything one step at a time.

Before anything comes school. That means studying for tests and homework comes before your job and your friends. Is that a bad thing? Not really - you need to manage your time and get things done as quickly as possible, without losing accuracy. Do not procrastinate.

Tired a lot? Understandable. I've been getting 12 hours of sleep a week lately. I would suggest to try going to sleep as early as you can. If that means going to your job and then doing homework right afterwards, then so be it. I'm sure you'd like to keep your job.

Relax. Find an outlet. You need someone or something you can just let it all out on. Music? I get a mental flu when I don't listen to my music for more than a week. Talk to your friends about anything, even if its your job or something you heard on the news, just anything. So that you don't drift apart, try to keep updated on what is going on in their lives by asking them at school, over the phone, or online. Try to plan stuff to do on the weekends with them (if your job allows it).

Don't dwell on it either. You realize your tired and stressed and that everything is tough. Well, don't make the same mistake I did and think about it class after class, day after day. It adds up and just gets me more stressed out which tires me more. So try as much as you can to just not think about your stress. Release it somehow, even if it means writing down how much you dislike something/one or whatever it may be.

It's going to take a lot of effort and work on your part, but once you learn to effectively manage your time, you will see a great improvement. I'm still working on it for me, so I would suggest just some trial and error. See what works for you and what doesn't. If doing your homework and studying as soon as you can gets you results, then go for it. Try going to sleep earlier if you stay up later than you should, and try waking up earlier to see if you can get some work/studying done. There's a lot of different things you can do, just try anything out and find out what works for you. Keep up with your job - if you see that it is taking a toll on your health and sleep and schoolwork, talk to your parents about it. I don't think it would be a good idea to keep the job if it will end up hurting you in the long run. Sure it is nice to have some extra cash, but like you said, you want to graduate, and that comes through school first. Try to stay active with your friends and get to know what is going on and who did/said what, even if you don't say that much anyways.

Relax. Take one day at a time. We only live once, so try to make the most of it and don't be so hard on yourself. Have some fun, chill with your friends. Hope that helped and good luck, let me know if you need anything else.

Yeah sure just send me an IM or email with the whole story so I can get more details and help you better. Thanks

So he stopped being a player and because of you, committed himself to you, and actually saw you for something other than your money? Sounds good to me. It seems like he actually likes you for you, not for what you have. That's always a plus.

Go for it. I mean yeah, it is a life time commitment, but you have time to think about it. Talk to him about it. Tell him your feelings. I'm sure you are willing to go through it, just a bit scared. Let him know that. It's OK to be afraid, and its OK to talk about it too.

Communicate. It's healthy and essential for any friendship/relationship. Let him know he didn't do anything wrong. If it is what you both want, then why not marry him? Just because your blood isn't blue doesn't mean things can't work out between the two of you. In fact, who says that royalty marrying more royalty would even work out? It would seem to be a royal pain in the a** if you ask me. So I say go for it. Talk to him about it. Let him know how you feel, and tell him you are still up for it. He might be a bit nervous too. Who wouldn't be? Hope that helped and good luck.

Hospital volunteer.

15 sounds the right age, and you would be doing mostly paper work...no hands on approach with patients. For the most part, hours are flexible since you are a volunteer. Good luck.

I speak spanish fluently. I'll let you know that one of the greatest obstacles for most students in learning a different language is that they keep translating. When you study, try not to translate too much from spanish to english, english to spanish.

Yes, it is important to know what they mean and what they are; if you can learn to visualize the object in your mind and put the spanish word to it, it will really help you understand in clearer and ultimately reach the (one of) the last things - thinking in spanish.

It will come to you, eventually. I never really bothered with memorizing endings or stem changes or anything. Most people do though, because it helps them.

Make a list of any verb tenses you need to know. Write down the -ar, -er, and -ir endings for each of the tenses. Make sure you make a seperate list for irregulars, such as ir, ser, dar, etc. They vary on which ones are irregular in which tenses.

I strongly recommend a book called 501 Spanish Verbs. They have the full 16-verb conjugation of many verbs you will use. It is useful because you can see where there are irregularities, spelling changes, etc.

As for taking the actual test...hmm. Somebody actually asked me today after the spanish test if I thought in spanish. I just realized I did. Funny stuff. Try to focus your attention on what it is you are being asked for. After you realize what it is they need, whether its a conjugation, fill-in, etc, then go from there and if you feel the need to, translate as much of it as you can. Always make sure to relax, and don't stress yourself by trying to translate everything, you really don't need to translate everything. Always look for context clues. Hope that helped and buena suerte =)

Most liquids change density according to temperature. Water's density is different at 32°F, 74°F and 200°F. I think its just for standard procedure reasons, to get you used to it.

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I really like giving advice, so thats why I have a column here. I've been inactive for a long time, but I'm back and will do my best to catch up. Advicenators is a great site and it is what we make it. Having my own advice column helped me learn a lot of new things, even about myself, while giving me the chance to help others along the way. Thanks.

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