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So i get really sweaty under my arm pits and i noe its normal but its annoying to me. Ive tried so many deodorants does anyone recomend anything??

You definitely should try out Certain Dri. It's a very strong anti-perspirant deoderant that makes your sweat pores smaller and it won't make you sweat. It costs around $10.00, depending on where you get it, and it's in the deoderant aisle of a grocery store or pharmacy.
-Karen

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Anyone know of any good jobs for a 13 year old to earn money other than helping neighbors or a lemonade stand?

There really isn't a real job for a 13 year old but the only thing you can do is to babysit or do more chores around the house.
-Karen

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I've gotten a couple ridiculous questions in my inbox lately- disgusting questions and some that, i just don't have any idea what to say to them. but i feel bad just not answering these people. does anyone else have this problem?

This has happened to some other people also and if you don't feel comfortable answering these questions, then you don't have to. If you still receive these questions and they get worse, just reject them because this people can't make you answer them.
-Karen

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i love handles really bad, are there any exercises or diets to get rid of them? thanks! i rate high!

There is only one type of exercise that will get rid of your love handles and that is doing side crunches. Just do a few sets a night and just try not to eat foods that contain a lot of fat, even though that has nothing to do with your love handles.
-Karen

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i need some help on what eye shadows and liners to wear. i have brown eyes and i want to be able to bring them out. any suggestions? thanx 4 ne help in advance.

To bring out your eyes, you should wear black eyeliner and earth tone eyeshawdows such as light browns, creams, greens, etc. Black mascara will also help bring out your eyes.
-Karen

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so a few weeks ago i started a new diet. i'm just eating healthier; more fruit, vegetables and healthier alternatives to food i used to eat. but ever since i started i've been having to go to the bathroom alot more. is this normal? will my body eventually get used to this new food?

Yes, it this is normal that you have to go to the bathroom more often. Since you have been eating healthier, your body is taking fiber in from the vegetables and this causes you to go to the bathroom more, since it doesn't digest. If you want your body to get used to this, try to not take in that much fiber because it may not get used to it.
-Karen

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Well I straigten my hair everyday because otherwise my hair looks disgusting. My hair has a lot of static whenever I get done straitening it and I even put lotion in it sometimes since my sisters do it and they dont have any static. Is there anything I could do or a product could do for me? Any suggestions?

I don't think there are any hair products that could help you so your hair won't have static, only for frizzy hair. What you can do though is to take dryer sheets, like what others have mentioned, and then just pat them over your hair and it will get rid of the static.
-Karen

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Ale(girl) and i(girl) are really close. She means the world to me and we gone to each other for everything but now she acts as if she hates me and i dont know what to do?.. help me please

You definitely need to talk to her and ask her why she acts as if she hates you. You need to tell her how you feel and you should tell you why. You aren't going to know anything unless you ask her and tell her how you feel about this.
-Karen

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When my boyfriend and I are sitting down and he puts his arm around me and pulls me into him am I sopposed to put my arm around to or just lay on his chest? What should I do?

You should lay on his chest or just do whatever you are comfortable with.
-Karen

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Hey, the hair on my arms is kinda dark and I'm very self concious about it. I wanna bleach it blonde and I was wondering what stores you can get easy to use bleach that isn't very expensive. Thanks, and I rate 5's!

You can get some at Target, Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Stop & Shop, Shaws, and stores like that. I wouldn't your arm hair, they will become a really light, blonde color. Try using Sun In; my friend used to have dark arm hair, since she is Portuguese and this made her arm hair lighter. It only costs a few dollars but it's better than bleaching.
-Karen

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When You change your thing so that the only people that you see are those with a certin rating or higher, once you set it, can you go back and change it?

Thanks!
-KeLs-

Yes, you can go back to your Profile Settings and change your threshold settings, once you set it.
-Karen

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Pfff.. I just realised how BORING my life is!!! I wake up at six, go to school, come back at 4, do homework, go on the computer, sleep. What a nice life eh??? NOT!! its just soooo boring! i have nothing better to do. Any ideas?

If you know how to play softball or do track, sign up for an after school sport or any other after school activities. Sign up for a dance class or learn how to play an instrument. I used to take ceramic classes a few years ago and it made me life not so boring.
-Karen

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Im 17 and this is really embarassing but, I havent had my period yet. I feel ashamed and worried that something is wrong ! Im a virgin, if that matters that much. Im so worried & i feel bad because I tell my friends I have it, and I even use pads hoping it will come. Whats wrong with me? I need to know what to do!

Nothing is wrong and it is normal for you not to have gotten your period yet. Some girls get their periods earlier and some get their's late and you will get it eventually. Usually, when you are 18 and you haven't gotten your period, you should talk to a doctor even if you know there isn't anything wrong.
-Karen

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is it normal to every so often not have your period for a month? i have never had sex and im 14 thanks..

Yes, it's normal to not have your period for a month. Your period cycle will eventually regulate and it will then come on the same days each months or every so often weeks.
-Karen

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does anyone know how old you usually have to be to work at a tanning salon? thanks.

You usually have to be 16 years old to work at a tanning salon but at other salons, you have to be 17 years old. It just depends on where you live and such.
-Karen

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I was wanting to know if maybe anyone had a couple of websites that have music to provide for your own columns and websites. Thank you, fives will be rated to those who actually answer the question.

If you are talking about music codes or URLs, you can go to this link and there are many different types of pages with certain types of music: http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=NuMbA1_MuSiC_sOuRcE. You can also go to http://www.iwebmusic.com to get more codes.
-Karen

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how do i get rid of a sunburn on my lips?? or how long does it take to go away? (i got it friday, today is sunday)

Try putting vaseline or any other creams over your lips and it will help. It may take a few days to go away if you continue to treat this sunburn on your lips but it could take a week or two.
-Karen

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my fingernails are pretty long...but VERY thin! everytime i go to do something they either break or bend easy! i want hard findernails and not for them to bend as easy anymore...does anyone know how i can do this?

To make your nails stronger, you should try using a nail polish that hardens your nails and makes them stronger. If you go through a nail polish aisle at a store, you will find this nail polish. It's clear, just like a normal clear nail polish.
-Karen

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is it normal to have ur pierod for only a day??

Yes, it's normal to have your period only last for a day. Every girl is different and their period is differnt. Don't worry, your period cycle will change.
-Karen

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I am about to get my braces off in april. My question is does it hurt when they take em of and also how long does it take thx I rate every one

When you get your braces taken off, it does not hurt, well for me it didn't. It may hurt when your orthodontist polishes your teeth to get the remaining glue off but that's all. It usually takes about 20+ minutes to get your braces taken off.
-Karen

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