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Q: Where's a good place to download PSP brushes? [:

websoup.org =]]]

Q: mmmk. so. im about 5'10-11 ish. in that area. i can never find cute pants that are decently priced that are long enough. most of my pants are from the buckle because they have xtra long pants.

i normally wear like 29,35 whatever that is. 29inch waist, 35 inch...legs. ahah but yeah so does any one know where to buy pants for me that arent that expensive?

www.alloy.com

they have amazingg clothes
and they have them by inseam
so you can buy pants for your length =]]]

Q: hey I love the div myspace layouts and wanna find some cool ones so does anyone know any good sites with the div myspace layouts?? I cant really find any sites! Thankz.. =]

createblog.com then search for DIV

http://www.myspace.com/divss

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=96923777

Q: I want to make my own original layouts for myspace!!!what programs do you recomend!!!or websites!!!! I will apreciated!

There's no program to make layouts lol. You need a standard style sheet. You can find one on www.createblog.com then change it to your liking. If you want to make banners, Photoshop & Psp 7 are the best for that. Then if you want brushes go to websoup.org and download & install brushes into the brush folder in PSP or PS =]

Q: How do I drag and drop files from D:/ drive to C:/ drive

Well you can drag them from D drive to the desktop and then desktop to C drive. Or you can open two windows, one with D folder open and the other with C folder open, then transfer that way

Q: what are some good conversations? i need topics,i just dont know how to talk to people online and be funny/fun.everythings so uninteresting =/.

Ehhh.
I'd just let things flow.
I hardly ever have a topic to talk to people about.
I'm just a really random person.
I'd say.. music/actors/movies/shows/concerts
as for funny.. idk tell a joke lol
or say things sarcasticly
I make fun of stupid things sometimes and everyone laughs :)

Q: I think I have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). From the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website (http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/carpal_tunnel/detail_carpal_tunnel.htm) They explain the symptoms of the conditions, and I don't get ALL of them but most. Here is what I am getting:

*Tingling/burning sensations in my fingers and palm
*The feeling of "shaking it off" every single morning, and sometimes at night.
*The inability to Handle certain small objects, and simple tasks such as opening a door,
*Sometimes it gets a little swollen but not often (usually it rarely ever happens).

SO in YOUR OPINION, do you think I have this condition? I experience the symptoms and people tell me I have it. I'm still not sure though..

And if you think I do, what are some AT HOME treatments/tips to treat this condition **AND** how to get my parents to take me to the Doctor's if it's that serious.

I really do not know what to do. I need the advice from a Doctor or some health professional. However, I am sure a lot of your aren't either of them.

Thanks in advance!

Well. Those symptoms are put on that website so that you can self-diagnose yourself. If you feel that its serious enough to get looked at (which it sounds like it is) I think you should. Plus, it could be something more serious that you're unaware of. Just to be safe, tell your parents that you looked up the symptoms online and you really want to get it looked at. Tell them how often it occurs and what exactly the pain is, and then go to a doctor & tell them the same thing. :)

Q: I'm getting pretty bored with the music on my ipod and I want some new bands on there.

I want some bands who sound like these:

The Shins
The Postal Service
Turin Brakes
Joseph Arthur

Basically indie and indie rock.

Also, do you know if Harry and the Potters have an album out in stores?

The rocket summer
summer obsession
motion city soundtrack
& deathcab for cutie
fall under the category
try them!

Q: Who PLAYS Derek (Peytons "brother") on One Tree Hill? (actor name)

Matt Barr.
If you have any other questions regarding actors/cast
Just type in "*TV/movie name here* Cast"
It will bring up a website called imbd.com
It's amazing for things like that !

Q: There is this guy I have a huge crush on, and Im almost 100% positive that he feels that same way too. Only, he has a girlfriend.

They have been going out for 2 months and he barely gives her any attention. I rarely ever see them talking, and we all hang out. But I get the biggest vibe that he has a crush on me too. What should I do?

Wait around? Or should I say something?

If you feel something for him, go for it. Make the first move. You never know if he feels the same way, or if hes waiting around for you to mention something. If it goes unmentioned he might think you dont feel the same for him, and move on. Dont let him slip away, say somethingg :)

Q: how could i make my boobs look WAY bigger when wearing a bikini?

You could wear a tighter bikini top :)
Orrrr. wear one without straps.
Strapless bras are amazing because its 2 sizes smaller than your regular size, so it pushes them together & up, haha.=]

Q: I need a good photo editing program for graphic designs. I want a free one where i can just download it off the internet.
Can somebody give me a link?
thanks much

Picasa is always free
Photoshop
Paint Shop Pro XI or X
Professor Franklin's instant photo effects

Look those up on google for free trials.
After those expire (usually after 30-60 days)
Look a new one up & keep alternating.

Q: i have a lot of guys friends
but there just friends
and when i like a guy im really shy around them
im fine with talking to them online
but when it comes to tlaking on the phone or in person
i get all nervous and stuff
when i talk to a guy on the phone
what should i talk about?
so theres no like awkward silence and stuff
?

Just talk about whatever. There's no guide as to what to converse about while on the phone with a guy. Tell him about your day, what you did, what you didnt do, what you wanted to do. What you're doing next week, etc. Music is always a good subject, tv shows, girls/guys you like/dont like. Whatever you want. I just sit there and ramble on when I'm on the phone with people. Then again, I'm really outgoing. Just loosen' up. No pressure. Talk about whatevers on television at the time, or whatever song you're listening to, or homework. Whatever it is, he'll go along with it. & If it gets awkward just be like "well, I gotta go eat dinner" or something of that nature :)

Q: This one is for the Girls. First, do girls like guys who are about 6' tall? Do you find them attractive? Second, insted of telling you about my face, I will just give you a picture. Its www.myspace.com/abebillionaire Its private but you will still see a picture. I have been told I have a good personality. But that was my mom. And I wear long sleeved shirts all year s that a turn off? Just flat off tell no sugar coating just yes and no

All girls tastes vary, once agian. I've said this before. Some girls prefer short guys, some tall. Some like certain styles of clothing over others. It all depends on who you ask, who they are, and what they're into.

Just be yourself, and someone out there will love you for it.

Q: ok here is the deal. i am a flat out procrastinator. no matter what i do i always do it last minute! from anything like waking up in the morning for school, doing homework, or even cleaning. no matter how hard i try i just cant get them done until the last minute. how do i stop? please help me

Ohhhh gosh. I am the biggest procrasatinator also. It's horrible! Basically, if its school work that needs done and I dont want to do it I just repeat to myself over and over that if I dont get this done I'll fail & I dont want that. What I used to do was sit there and wait till the absolute last minute, then let it all pile up. It got to be so much but the stress of it all motivated me to do it. I dont suggest doing that, cause i pulled all-nights every night and was soo tired. Just find some place quiet with no distractions, and try to get some work done or clean. Set restrictions for yourself. If you have a cell phone, shut it off. Put on an away message if you're online. Tell yourself that you cant do anything until you get your cleaning/homework done.
Orr.. try making it fun
Like try blasting music while cleaning
Or.. making a game out of your homework
If that doesnt work and you cant personally discipline yourself
Tell one of your parents, "I want to get my work done, or clean.. whatever it is that youre doing, dont let me do anything until its done!"

Sometimes I have to make my mom set limits for me, cause I know that I wont, haha.

Q: Hello everybody. I am 13 and i have a flat chest. Everyone of my friends have boobs and i dont. I know its mother nature and you cant pinpoint the exact time but can someone tell me some excercises or something? I am the only one with a flat chest and i am sick of it!! PLEASE HELP!!!

Eh. I wish I could help you out but there is really no exercises that you can do to make your chest bigger. Sometimes when people gain alot of weight, they gain it in their boobs also, but I dont suggest eating alot & becoming unhealthy just for the sake of a bigger chest. You're probably not done developing yet, and are a "late bloomer" All of my friends had them when I was 13 and I didnt till I was 14-15 ish. & They werent done growing until I was 16, a year ago. I went from an A cup freshman year to a C & now im a senior, haha. So, alot can happpen. Give it time.

Q: Has Anyone ever tried the work at home websites do they actually pay you if anyone knows any good site please let me know

It depends on which one you do. Some of them make it sound like such a good idea and you'll get so much money from it but theres almost always a catch. It wont hurt to get information sent to your house about it, but they usually arent what they appear to be. My mom tried one where it said she could make thousands in a week, and she sent for the info. on it and she had to mail out letters. Easy right? Nah. The only way to get money was if the people responded to the letters and actually tried the program that was included. Eh. Just try it out and see. There may be a good, legit one out there.

Q: Everyone tells me that I'm not fat but I feel like I am...I'm between 5'2 and 5'3 and I'm 110 pounds. Is this overweight? My mom says that I'm really not fat and that I see a distorted image of myself. But does anyone know of average weights for someone of my height? Thanks, all answers are appreciated!

Here's how it goes

5'2" - 110
5'3" - 115
5'4" - 120
5'5" - 125
5'6" - 130

then 5 lbs added for every inch higher than that.
(5'7" - 135, etc.)

You're definitely average and have nothing to worry about. :)

Q: What is DDR?

DDR is dance dance revolution =] It's a dance game that has a mat which hooks into the controller outlet on your playstation, xbox or game cube. You put the game in and it plays songs while arrows go down the screen. You step on the arrows when they get to the bottom, haha. It's realll fun =]

Q: ok. so i want a flatter stomcach. and everyones liek ohh do crunches and stuff.

but then some people are like well wouldnt that just build muscle under your stomach? so you'll get fatter?

nahh. When you do crunches, it tones your stomach. It makes the fatty tissue go away, and makes your stomach muscles appear having somewhat of a 6 pac, except not. It just makes your muscles look more defined & good.=]