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Q: Let me start by saying that I am a huge music fan, I like most types of music and I think you can express yourself through music. I am in a situation where I need songs that are about missing someone that you love but is far away from you. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Call and Return by Hellogoodbye
Go to www.purevolume.com/hellogoodbye
I love it!

Q: Well Me and my boyfriend just started going out on Sunday. I really like him but its REALLY awkward because hes MUCH shorter than me ( almost a foot ) ...he only comes up to my chest and its just very strange considering im only 5 foot. I know that if i loved him that I wouldnt care about this but I cant help it! What should I do?

You'll proabably get a lot of answers like "So what hes your boyfriend?" and their right, but one foot shorter than you and your only 5 foot? That's a tough one. But I guess its NOT a reason to break up with him. If you do, your telling everyone your a shallow person. Maybe people dont really notice the height difference or do they? You shouldent really care what people think though so. Just decide whether to stay with him or not, you cant make him any taller. If he's a great guy and everything...dont leave him. But then again it's your decision. If everything is great about him -- then I think you should be fine with the height difference. Hopefully I helped a little?

Q: Okay a while ago i was a cutter and i did cut myself for a while but now i stopped that bye myself and with the help of friends.... but i mean i have changed wheni wasa cutter and im ver emotional now and im not into rap anymore and my friends think ive changed... some people even steryotype me as "emo" i mean idk what to do like i dont like the person i am become but yet i do

Do u need to go to counseling to help me with the stress im going through??OR am i okay with what i am now

Please help

If you like different kinds of music, who cares? People change. You need to tell your friends that. Four years ago I was into Britney Spears and now I'm into "emo" music. The things you go through definatley has an affect on the music you listen to. I never listened to emo/indie music before this one guy totally broke my heart.

If your going through stress, go to counseling. Whats it going to hurt? It wont, it might even just help you! Maybe you should go to conseling also to prevent from trying to hurt yourself again. If your always feeling depressed, thats another reason to go too.

Hopefully I helped, I'm always here if you need someone to talk to! =)

Q: The chair I use at my computer is actually a large recliner. It sits pretty low compared to where my monitor is. After long bouts of using the computer (and since I play WoW, that happens a lot), my neck tends to hurt. I know this is due to my chair. Do I need a harder, taller chair that forces me to sit up? I've moved this chair and sat in it every which way, but to no avail. Any recommendations for a good, not-make-my-neck-hurt chair?

Well since your playing WOW, your probably on the computer a lot. (I know a lot of WOW addicts). You actually need a chair that is tall to where you can reach everything, and has support for your back. You should feel the cushioney (Not a word) stuff when you lean against it.

You have to make sure your back is on the back of the chair or your neck will hurt. And you have to make sure to sit straight up and dont slouch. This way, hours of WOW wont have an affect on your body!

As for what kind of chair to get, just go anywhere...Target, WalMart...and try out some of the chairs and if its soft...buy it. Any chair beats the recliner, right? It shouldent be even that expensive.

Good luck.

Q: Hey. I have a nano, and i have a bunch of music that i put on at my friends house because she has an ipod too so we basically share the same music on her itunes. i was wondering, is there i way that if i open up my itunes on my computer that i can keep all the music i have my ipod already and then add a few cds too it? I dont want to put it in my computer if its going to erase my songs by updating automatically. thanks :] will rate &give feedback

Actually I think that if you update your ipod from your computer, all of those other songs will erase except for the CD's you put in. Your best bet is to upload the CD's from her computer so you dont lose all that music. Dont take a chance.

And I would start adding the same music to your Itunes library, when you have the time....just so that this doesnt happen again.

=)

Q: when people usually go on a date to like the movies, does the guy usually pick the girl up? or can they just meet there

It all depends! Maybe he doesn't even have a car. If you want the guy to pick you up, you can ask him though. But you could also just meet up there if you dont drive and you need a ride to the movies.

Q: my eighth grade graduation is coming up in about a month, and i got a dress, but idk if im completely happy with it. i love the colors and how it looks on me, but im just afraid its too short and not formal enough (even though graduation isnt really formal) the thing is, the graduation ceremony or whatever is before the dance, on the same night. so i go straight from the ceremony to the dance (pretty pathetic) so i'm afraid my dress is too party-ish looking like for the ceremony. here's a picture: http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/2091/10055544fq.jpg

do you think thats too short? im really self-conscious so maybe its just me. plus i'm not used to wearing dresses and shorts and stuff. ahh please help before i freak out because graduation is in a month!!!!!! thankss =)

It's perfect for graduation, 8th grade isint that big of a deal so its not too casual but not too formal=). But you look great in it, how could you be self consicous? Your so skinny haha! It fits great on you...good luck in high school!

Q: I have to remember a poem for school. Any tricks to help me memorize it? It's pretty long.

Start with two lines at a time.
Memorize the first two, then the next two lines.
Put them together, and memorize the next two..etc. etc.

Write down the poem while your reading it out loud. Write it/read it a bunch of times.

Have someone quiz you and help you.

Record the poem onto a tape and listen to it as you say it.

Type it into word pad a lot of times too.

Hopefully I helped . . . good luck =)

Q: okay well my hair is red, i mean i dyed it red. Instence auburn to be exact from garnier fructis 100% color. uhmm its faded a lot since then but anyways... my hair was light brown/ dark blonde before and i want to dye it like... golden brownish or blonde.... will it cover the red in my hair? if you want to see the current color of my hair go to www.myspace.com/batgirl101

thanks!

The color might cover most of the red, but there will always be a little red in your hair until it grows out or fades even more.

If you dont want the red to show up at all, I think you should go to a professional.

Nothing too pricey, just your local salon! =)

Q: is a bmw the same thing as a beamer?

Yes it is, I work at a car dealership so I should know =)

Q: Hey! I currently have Verizon cell phone service. If I was to buy a Cingular phone that Verizon doesnt carry, but its an unlocked phone, would I be able to have my Verizon plan on the Cingular phone?

Yes it will work, but sometimes if you dont have a Cingular plan and you want a Cingular phone... the phone ends up being more than the orignal price which sucks.

Q: alrighty so i dont like my eyebrows. i think they are to dark. how can i make them lighter? please helppp!!!

You can put bleach on them, but doing it on your own would not work because if you mess up..it'll look really scary.

So go to a professional hair stylist or someone that does eyebrows....it would cost $10-Maximum!

Just tell them you want to make your eyebrows lighter.

Good luck!

Q: can you help me with my hw please or else i'll fail

Yeah sure, what do you need help with?

Q: I've looked online for driving classes and theirs so many, I don't know which one to pick..

If anybody knows someone or actually does one online which would you recommend??

I would like one not too pricy if possible and also one in the san diego area.

www.trafficschool.com

I used this, it was about $89, I completed everything really fast.

And within a week, I got my certificate in the mail.

I highly reccomend them!

I live in San Diego and the classes here range from $150-$300, it's better just to do it online.

Q: I know what stores to get stuff at for cute clothes, but I don't know what to get! I need your opinions.. if you guys could, go on a store website and send me a link to a picture of really cute outfits. I like A&f, hollister & all that junk. Any cute spring/summer outfits that I could wear to school please send. I'm 14 and female. Thanks in advance.

Whats in this spring/summer 06 =)

Hollister Polos:

http://www.hollisterco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10251_10201_264671_-1_12622_12552 (The pink one)

http://www.hollisterco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10251_10201_258040_-1_12622_12552 (The blue colored polos and the only green one)

Hollister Logo Tees:

http://www.hollisterco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10251_10201_259232_-1_12611_12552

http://www.hollisterco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10251_10201_277423_-1_12611_12552

http://www.hollisterco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10251_10201_277384_-1_12597_12552

http://www.hollisterco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10251_10201_277351_-1_12597_12552

Hollister Cropped Denim:
http://www.hollisterco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10251_10201_276499_-1_12625_12552

http://www.hollisterco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10251_10201_266827_-1_12625_12552

http://www.hollisterco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10251_10201_266967_-1_12625_12552

Hollister Mini Skirts:
http://www.hollisterco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10251_10201_214076_-1_12595_12552

http://www.hollisterco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10251_10201_270853_-1_12595_12552

Hollister Flip Flops:

http://www.hollisterco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10251_10201_278203_-1_12599_12552

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Abercrombie and Fitch Polos:

http://www.abercrombie.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&catalogId=10901&parentCategoryId=12203&childCatgroupId=12203&categoryId=12249&productId=1&langId=-1

Abercrombie and Fitch Logo Tees:

http://www.abercrombie.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&catalogId=10901&parentCategoryId=12203&childCatgroupId=12203&categoryId=12264&productId=1&langId=-1

Abercrombie and Fitch Cropped Denim:

http://www.abercrombie.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&catalogId=10901&parentCategoryId=12203&childCatgroupId=12203&categoryId=12277&productId=1&langId=-1

Abercrombie and Fitch Denim Skirts:

http://www.abercrombie.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&catalogId=10901&parentCategoryId=12203&childCatgroupId=12203&categoryId=12262&productId=1&langId=-1

Abercrombie and Fitch Flip Flops:

http://www.abercrombie.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&catalogId=10901&parentCategoryId=12203&childCatgroupId=12203&categoryId=12252&productId=1&langId=-1

REMEMBER TO CHECK THE CLEARANCE SECTION FOR GREAT DEALS ON CUTE STUFF! GOOD LUCK =)

Q: so i have and interview at mcdonalds this WED what kind of question will he/she ask and what answers should i say

Here are some helpful links:

http://www.careers.ed.ac.uk/CPP/Making_It_Happen/interview-questions.htm

http://www.vuw.ac.nz/st_services/careers/job_hunting/common_interview_questions.html

http://web.austin.utexas.edu/architecture/resources/career/100qs.html

Good luck and I wouldent mind free fries or free double cheeseburgers ;-)

Q: What does the sideways peace sign mean? I see everyone use it in there pics and stuff and I want to know what it means.

It means the same exact thing, but I guess it's just the cooler way of doing it. Especially for myspace pictures =)

Q: hey, i go to a private school. so everyday we have to wear the same exact uniform. how boring i know. well this thursday is a thing we call a "dress down day". thats where we get to wear whatever we want. because of that its sorta a big thing in my school. so i was wondering if i could get some opions on what i picked out to wear.

http://www.aeropostale.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2214124&cp=1984653.2254170&parentPage=family the color im looking at is pink

http://www.aeropostale.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2178207&cp=1984653.2183129&parentPage=family the color im looking at is white

http://www.aeropostale.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2073974&cp=1984653.2000680&parentPage=family im looking at the light wash

cait♥

Usually I'm not an aero fan, nobody really is here in San Diego. But I love the clothes you picked out. Definatley pick white flip flops because it's more of a summer look and goes better with the colors of your clothes. Have fun!

Q: For some reason everytime my ex boyfriend is around I make sure I'm all over my current boyfriend. Why is this??

There might be two reasons why.

1) You want to show your ex you moved onto a better guy

2) You still have feelings for your ex

You decide which one =)

Q: hey, one of my friends is graduating from highschool soon and i want to make her a good cd with songs like vitamin c - graduation song and stuff like that. so if you have any ideas it would be greatly appreciated
thanks!