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How do I get them without paying?
Where do I get them?
How do I put them so I can listen FROM my iPod?
Can I even listen from my iPod, or just iTunes?
Thanks. I rate high.

A podcast is just a RSS feed that gives you updates on audio files (usually mp3).

RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication, and it's usually used for news.

iTunes has built in support for the podcast feed, and if you add a feed to iTunes, it will automatically update to your iPod when you connect it. You can also listen on iTunes.

Most podcasts are available for free. For example, ABC Radio National (http://www.abc.net.au/rn/) offers its programs on podcast.

I don't know what kind of podcast you want, so I can only say search for them on Google.
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I'm not worried about my weight but I'm just curious... I've been keeping track of my weight daily, and sometimes the scale gives back some weird numbers. Like, I've heard that it's unhealthy to lose more than 1 or 2 pounds a week, but I'll go to bed one night and wake up 4 pounds lighter. It's so strange. Has anyone else had this happen to them? Or is my scale messed up? Or am I just weird? Thanks ahead!

It's normal. Your weight varies through out the day. 4 pounds isn't too much.

If you want to keep track of your weight, you should consider the validity of the measurement that you take.

This means that if you want to weight yourself, the best time to do so is when you get up in the morning. After you go to the toilet if you need to, but before you eat or drink anything. This reduces the fluctuation due to the amount of food and water you have in you, because you wouldn't have eaten anything for the whole time that you've been sleeping.

Also, weigh yourself in the bathroom so you can remove your clothes.
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Can an iPod play wma files if you sync them or no?

If you add a wma file to your iTunes library, it will be automatically converted to m4a format, so this is not a problem.
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how old do you have to be to go to the gym?

This depends on the individual gym, but many gyms will only allow people who are at least 16 years old. Some gyms might allow people over 14.
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how do you get the ruler back on the left-hand side on Microsoft Word? I accidentally deleted it

Look at the top of the window in Microsoft Word, there should be an option called "View". (It should be between "Edit" and "Insert".)

Click that, and look for the word "Ruler". Make sure there is a checkmark next to that. If not, click it. That should bring back the ruler.
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alright my internet explore never lets me open a new window when i want to do something. like my mouse always turns into a circle with a line through it. how can i fix.

You probably have stuck keys on your keyboard. Try pressing the shift and control buttons a few times.

Restarting the computer might also help.
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How can I get rid of old acne? i think its acne.. it's red and its a little bump.. that you can barely feel.. and it already had a white head and it popped.. but the red spot/bump won't go away.

What can I do?
It's bothering me.
It's like.. would you like to count the dots? O__o

If i put medicine all over it, i break out x342435 more.

I used proactive and it helped me not to break out but those spots wont go away.

I'm using almay now and its not doing anything.

Can you go to a dermatologist? Prescription medicine usually works.

If you can't, use acne treatment that has salicylic acid in it. (Read the list of ingredients.)

Also, wear sunscreen everyday. It can improve your complexion a lot and help reduce the amount of acne that you get. You don't have to use a lot, just put some on each morning.
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ok so im sorry if this is a stupid question but does putting on sunscreen before you go outside to tan prevent you from getting tan? im using SPF 30 and it doesn't seem like im getting tan. im pretty white so i burn easily so what kind of sunscreen should i use if i do want to get a tan?

I'm fairly sure that sunscreen doesn't prevent you from tanning, because I wear sunscreen everyday and I still have a tan.

Use high SPF sunscreen (at least 30) if you know that you burn easily. If you're naturally white, you might simply be unable to get a tan. Try to go out at times when it's sunny but not in direct sunlight.
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can i use a plastic bowl non see through for my beta fish just for one night will he be ok if he cant see through the bowl

I can't think of any reason why you can't, especially if it's only one night. Fish bowls are see through so that you can see your fish.

Just to be on the safe side, it would be a good idea put the fish back in a clear bowl during the day so that it gets its normal light exposure. This is so that you don't cause any problems with the fish's circadian rhythm.
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does anyone know any free, downloadable photo editing programs that are combatable with Mac OS X? Thanks, I'll rate high.

There's always the GIMP (available for free at http://www.gimp.org) which works on most operating systems.
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I had Corel Paintshop Pro X or something like that, but I ran out of the trial. I tried redownloading it, but it still says my trial is up.

Do you guys know how I can get it back, or any other similar programs like it I can download? Kthanks guys =]

For most programs, reinstalling after the trial runs out will not work because the program adds an entry to the registry on your computer. The only legal way to get it back is to buy it.

If you can't pay for it, you can get the GIMP from http://www.gimp.org for free. You can also download other programs from http://www.download.com, although those will probably also be trials. Use advance search so that it only shows you the free programs.
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When do you plant trees if you are planting them by seed? Also, how can you tell if a seed from a tree is ready to plant?

The best time to plant depends on the species of tree that you are planting and your location. Newly planted trees need moisture and not too extreme temperatures, so spring is usually a good time.

Generally, a seed is ready to plant if it falls from the tree naturally.
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my computer wont let me download Macromedia Flash Player ..does anyone know why?! and what can i do

First of all, make sure you're logged in as a user with admin privileges.

This is probably the problem if you are at school or work. If this is the case, chances are that you'll have to ask the technical staff to install it for you.

If this is your computer and there is only one account on it, then this should not be the problem. Keep reading.

Now, if you are using Internet Explorer, make sure you have ActiveX enabled. To do this, click on Tools > Internet Options > Security > Make sure the security level is not set to "High". "Medium" or "Custom" should be alright. Most important of all, you need to make sure that "Download signed ActiveX controls" is not set to "Disable" if you are using custom settings.

If you are using another browser, click the download link and you should be prompted for the location to save the installer. If not, it should be on your desktop. Close the browser after you have downloaded the installer and click it to install.
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hey is it possible to view more or less entries per page on xanga? like its 5 per page then next five and so on... is it possible to have more or no? thanks in advance!

There is a script to make it one to four posts on a page, but I don't think you can have more than five.

You can get the script from this page:
http://www.blogring.net/index.php?showtopic=3282
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I truly want to learn Latin and i heard it was a lot of fun though i have been taking Spanish for a year and i know how useful it wuold be...i could take both languages but i am afraid it might be too much...WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Latin can be interesting as many words in English (as well as all Romance languages) have Latin roots, and if you're interested in etymology you'll probably like it. However, it is an extinct language so you won't get to speak it. If you've been taking Spanish for a year you might as well continue unless you don't like it - at least you might have a chance to speak it.

Are you studying it at school or outside of school? If both languages are offered at your school and you have the option of taking both, then I would recommend that you learn both, unless you know that you aren't that good in languages and that grades will be a concern (if you like languages enough to be considering learning two of them, I guess that probably won't be the case), or if you need to choose other subjects according to what you want to do when you finish school.

If you're learning it outside of school, then the main thing you need to consider is time. Do you have the extra time?

Either way, it is OK to study two languages. Confusion between two languages is unlikely to be a serious problem unless you're starting both at the same time, but if you've already done a year of Spanish it should be alright.
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is there any type of excerisce that i can do, to make my breast look smaller. i wear a 36b wha can i do to make them look smaller, and i dnt have a bunch of money so plz dont tell me breast reduction. are there any pills or lotions or something that i can use, plz help asap

Do you want them to BE smaller or do you just want them to LOOK smaller?

Generally, if you lose weight your breasts will become smaller. Of course, 36B isn't that big unless you're really thin, if that's the case then may be you shouldn't lose any weight.

If you just want your breasts to look smaller, wear a sports bra to hold them down. (Whatever kind of bra you choose to wear, make sure it's the right size - don't wear a bra that's too small just to constrict your breasts) They will also look smaller if you wear dark colours, especially black. Also, don't wear tank tops because they make your breasts look bigger.
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I just wanted to know if being constapated, is dangerious? I have a fever and am feeling really bad. I haven"t gone to the bathroom in four days.Is it dangerious? Can you get ill from it?

Constipation can be dangerous for two reasons. Firstly, your body needs to get rid of the waste, otherwise it will be poisoned by it. Secondly, there might be underlying digestive system problems that cause the constipation.

You should make sure that it's not caused by dietary problems (make sure you drink enough water and eat enough fibre). I would NOT recommend over-the-counter laxatives because they can cause problems such as dependency. Go see a doctor, especially since you have a fever.
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My mom workshift has changed, so she is no longer able to take me to school. So now I have to ride a bike to school. And I just feel so embarrased. People in the car when they drive by sometimes laugh and point. So I just want to know how does everyone else get to school. You know do you take the bus, ride, walk, bike, etc.

Look on the bright side - the exercise is good for you, and at least you don't have to walk all the way to school. I can't cycle to school because my school is too far away. (I go to school by train. 35 minutes on the train and then 10 minutes walk between station and school)
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im breaking out on my cheeks and i need to get rid of them or atleast make them smaller and less read overnight so does anyone have any special remidies that they use? thanks in advance!

Look in the pharmacy for any acne treatment that contains salicylic acid. Some people might recommend toothpaste but don't use it because it actually makes it worse.
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does braces hurt when you get them put on and when they take them off...thanx

It depends on why you're having braces. If you have overbite, the braces will hurt more than if you're just having braces to straighten your teeth. Also, the older you are when you get them, the more it hurts.

For me, it wasn't too bad when I got the braces on, the worst was when I had to wear elastics and the retainer after the braces were taken off.
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