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IRight now im using Piczo.com

my site is www.xoflirtwithme.piczo.com

Ok well i have all icons. I need a graphic hosting site so when u click on the pic it sets as ur icon Ok. NOT MINDVIZ! PLEASe

You don't need a special hosting site, you need to give a link like this:

aim:BuddyIcon?Src=IMAGE_LOCATION

Replace IMAGE_LOCATION with the actual URL of your icon.
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I was banned a long time ago for being rude. I've learned my lesson and all that but i still don't get it. If i was banned for being rude, then start a new column, and be good, can i still get banned??

Look here: http://www.advicenators.com/faq.php?f=96

Basically, if you have two accounts and one gets banned, the other one will also be banned. If you make a new one after you get banned, you can use your new one as long as you don't get banned again, but if your new one gets banned, it will be banned for an extra long time along with your old one.
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Hey =) Okey, so now that i downloadded The Gimp, how do i change the hair colour of a pic? Ive tried everything, but i wanna change from blonde to black and with the oaint brush you can see that its painted it doesn't look real :/ Help please ? Thank you. =D

In the GIMP window where you choose the tools, there should be a drop down list called mode, and by default it should be set to "Normal". Choose "Color" and paint what you want. If it doesn't show up, use "Dodge" or "Burn". You can also change the opacity to make it more subtle.

A good way to avoid affecting the rest of the picture is to select the area that you want to colour with the "Select continuous regions" tool first.
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Okey, let's say i have a pic. And i want to change my hair colour on it, i know i cant do it in paint..but how can i fix it, to change my hair colour? And i dont wanna buy any new programs like photoshop or whatever. Really can't afford that.,

If you can't afford Photoshop, you can download the GIMP for free at http://www.gimp.org. Use the paintbrush tool and set it to "color", and paint what you want.
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Does anybody know any good programs that I could buy for blocking pop-ups? Does anyone have any that have actually worked and aren't too complicated to use? Thanks.

Are you using Windows XP? If you have service pack 2 then even Internet Explorer should have its own pop-up blocker.

Go to Tools > Internet Options > Privacy, and make sure the box next to "Block pop-ups" is checked.

Of course, you can also use other browsers like Mozilla Firefox or Opera, which both come with pop-up blocking.
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how can i put the music from a cd to my mp3? i tried and it wont work because the file type doesnt work on my mp3 ..so how can i change the file type? step by step instructions would be great and 5's to anyone that helps

Play the CD with Winamp, Windows Media Player or any other media player and there should be an option to rip the CD to mp3.

The exact way to do that will depend on what kind of media player you're using.
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this is kinda hard to explain but hopefully someone will get me.

Ok... you know how if you go on a site and login wit your username sometimes once you type in the first letter of your username it will come up with a drop down list of your username? Well, is there anyway to like erase that? My whole family is gettin sick of it because if you make a typo it still saves it and it sucks to have to look for your correct name mixed in with a couple typos.

So if i wasnt too confusing and someone actually understands, is there anything i can do? thank ya

Tools > Internet Options > Content > AutoComplete > Clear Forms
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i have the ipod mini and the regular one

my dad said he'd get me the nano for my bday on dec 22

and the video

for my mini

and hes get me a tiffany bracelet with diamonds

and everyone in my school would think im spoiled rotten

:: the question is does that sound too much for JUST a birthday?

That's a lot for a birthday! You're lucky. If you ASKED for all of that then it's too much, but if that's what your father chose to give you, just be happy that he can afford to give you all that good stuff and loves you enough to do so.
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if i go to the gym will i only gain muscle or will i lose weight? how can i do both without looking TOO buff?

If only it's that easy! It takes a lot of work to gain muscle. You'd have to be working out a lot to make yourself look "too buff". This is especially true if you are female, because most females don't have enough testosterone that is needed to develop huge muscles.
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Hey, i was just wondering if anybody knew of any reliable places where i could download free music..meaning they don't have spyware, and very little viruses. I tried limewire and it messed up my computer..Thanks!

These sites might have what you want, especially if the music that you want is well known and recent.
http://cdzinc.com/cdzinc.html
http://www.mp3raid.com

If Limewire messed up your computer, it's probably because your Java Runtime Engine was already messed up before. You can download Java Runtime Engine at
http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp.
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I'm just now gettin into photography and I was wondering if anyone new of a good photoshop that is FREE, and works as good or pretty much as good as Adobe?
i rate high

The GIMP has most (if not all) of the features that Adobe Photoshop has, and it can do other things that Photoshop can't do (like animations), and it's free. I think Photoshop is easier to use, but that's probably because I've started using it a few years earlier. The GIMP is definitely worth trying. You can download it at http://www.gimp.org.
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Can anyone give me some info on bath salt? What is it? Who should use it? What is it used for? Is it bad or good? Anything else? I really need help!!PLEASE AND THANKS!

Bath salt is mainly for scrubbing. It is supposed to remove dead skin and anything else that might build up on the body, and it makes your skin look better.
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I think they should have waited at least until the day after thanksgiving to advertise for 'holiday shopping.' Really...has anyone else noticed that these past couple of years they keep rushing this whole shopping and buying thing earlier and earlier? Especially with chirstmas, and don't take it the wrong way, I love chirstmas and everything, but its not so fun hearing carols on the radio 2 weeks before thanksgiving. So my question is...will this continue the way it has been, or will it soon enough return to normal. If not, then is there anything I can do to help that or change that, other than work for the media? thanks, will rate - no stupid answers please

For the holiday shopping advertising, I think it's just a way to get people to buy more - if people hear more advertising, they'll go to the shops more and buy more. The shops just want profit, so I don't see how you can stop that.

As for radio stations, if it's one that you can call to request songs, you can always try requesting non-holiday songs, but that's about it.
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i make/embellish my own clothes.. and yes.. sometimes they look really cute!!! im afraid if i wear them people will make fun of me.. my quesion is should i wear them to school or not?
answer this question to get a 5!

As long as your clothes are appropriate for school, wear them if you want to. What's the point in having your own interesting customised clothes if you can't wear them when you want to? Chances are that people at school will ask you where you got the clothes from! Be proud of your creativity and skills!
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Hi, I'm 14 years old and 128 pounds. Everyday, I try to take a run for at least 15 minutes, or sometimes a mile and a half. It's been working really well so far -- it's only been a month and I've already lost around 10 pounds almost. This Thanksgiving weekend, I haven't found the time to run, and it's been probably 4 days since I last ran. Being always a little extra chubby, and having friends that are model gorgeous, I always have had a fear of being TOO fat or not looking great, etc. Now, since it's Thanksgiving weekend, I've eaten A LOT and haven't found the time to run. Will 4 days effect me that much? (Tomorrow I will most likely go run)

First of all, you're not fat, so don't worry about that.

The biggest problem that can occur from not running for 4 days is that it might make you get used to not running, and it might feel more tiring when you run again. On the other hand, it is good to have a break. You might be more energetic when you run again. If it's just 4 days you should be fine. Just don't go without the exercise for more than a week. Of course, if you're really tired or otherwise not feeling ready for exercise, that's a different story.

Keep up with the exercise. It's good for you no matter what your weight is.
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is it weird when the girl is taller than the guy in a relationship?

Of course it's not! There's nothing wrong with it. The girl being shorter than the guy is just a stereotype.

If either the guy or the girl feel uncomfortable because of this, try to have the girl wear her hair down and wear flat heel shoes so she does not appear even taller than she already is. However, do not slouch!

Most important of all, remember that most of the time other people don't really care. Be comfortable with who you are, and with your partner too.
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how do you french braid? lol i know this is random but i can never get it right when i try to do it its always loose or just messed up..

Here's a guide with pictures:
http://www.ehow.com/how_17115_french-braid-hair.html

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does anyone know how to make a backround image on a layout move? or if theres like a program to make the image move thats free and download-able will rate 5s for anythingg

Use an animated image as the background. Find one that you like on Google or make your own animations.

Some animation programs that you can download:

The GIMP (http://www.gimp.org) - this one has a lot of other interesting functions, and it's free too.
GIF Construction Set Professional (http://www.mindworkshop.com) - this one is specifically for making animations. I think it's easier to use than the GIMP, but this is shareware. You get a 30-day trial though.

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I've been sick with the Flu and an ear infection for the past 5 days. I'm feeling much better today and I hope to be back on my normal schedual by tomorow. I love to work out, It makes me feel good and energized. However, when I was sick I didn't work out. I want to go back to my normal workout routine but I was wondering how long I should wait? Since I've been so sick should I wait like another week, a few days ? I'd love some help :)

Start working out again as soon as you feel ready, but take it easy and stop when you've had enough, even if it's less than what you normally do.

Don't expect to be able to go back to your normal routine straight away, but if you don't work out at all it will be hard to suddenly start working out at your normal level again, especially if you normally work out a lot.
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hey i have an ipod nano and my itunes isnt loading it now like it shows on my computer but i cant get it on itunes does anyone know how to fix it if so please help... thanks in advance

Reinstall the iPod Updater. Not the actual iTunes, this one:
http://www.apple.com/ipod/download/

(It should be on the CD that came with your iPod too, but this will definitely be the most updated version, although there's probably only one version for iPod Nano at the moment)

You might want to reinstall iTunes too if reinstalling the iPod Updater doesn't help.
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