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Q: i am a freshman this year and i am doing the international baccalaureate program. i have been in honors & advanced classes all my life and aced them all. so, is the ib program going to be way harder than the honors classes i am used to?

Hi!

IB is an insanee program. Its def. gonna be a lot harder and more work, but if you're up for the challenge it def looks better for college. Be prepared for long nights and big projects. Since you already are used to honors classes you might be able to adjust easily but just manage your time carefully. If you have any more questions on IB just let me know!

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Q:

if i am going to be a junior in high school this year i will graduate in 2009. so am i a junior '08 or junior '09? like how some people have it in their profiles on AIM. what do i put

Hi

Well i think you should put junior or class '09, because that is your graduation year.

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Q: okay so this is kind of embarrasing and akward.

so idk whats wrong with my scalp. like..it flakes. not like dandruff though. like i comb my hair and i feel a bump, so i comb directly at the bump and i get white flakes like dandruff. but isn't dandruff itchy? cuz my hairs not itchy.

what should i do to get ride of it?
and what is it?

thanks, sorry if that was confusing.

Hello!

I have to same exact problem as you too! It's sort of like dry skin. And i know its super annoying and you don't want people thinking its dandruff. There's this shampoo called Tea Tree Shampoos and Conditioners. My hair lady said that'll do the trick. Also, if you want to get rid of it for just one time, go to a hair place and they have special treatments to wash your scalp of that stuff nad it only costs a little bit extra.

Hope i helped!

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Q: I have four days to think up a one month anniversary present.
Help!!!!!
He's really sweet. And he can put up with me. He's the guy every girl dreams of.
13/f-me
13/m-him

For one month anniversary, i think a t-shirt with a pic on it might be a little too much and maybe give him the wrong idea, like obssessed 13 year old girl. I would do something like bake him cookies or his fav. dessert. A sweet treat for a sweet boy.

Good Luck!

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Q: hey i know this is random but does anyone know some fun or cool websites for teens i could go on? cause i'm really bored :D also it wwould be nice if they werelike chatting websites but if theyre not thats 100 percent ok

Hi

well if your allowed or don't already have 1
then you can try
www.myspace.com
or here are some other sites
http://ft.vzones.com/
httP://www.habbohotel.com
http://www.angelfire.com/sc/schat/
http://www.girlspace.com/funandgames/games.asp?WT.srch=1&IQ_ID=27888
http://www.crazybone.com/quiz/quiz1.php?quiz_id=692

those are some

Miss Advice

Q: Hey,
My Hand is always swollen at night. Like I will wake up in the middle of the night and its numb and heavy. I never hurt it or anything. So Whats up with that?

Hi

well at night sometimes when you don't move your hand, or lay on it, the blood can't circulate, it feels all numb. Its also called when your hand is asleep. I think that when you get this feeling, switch your hand postiton or just rub it to get the blodd circulating.

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Q: Does anyone know any websites that you can go to give you healthy diets, weight loss suggestions, and other things along those lines?

automatic 5's to ANYTHING that helps!

Hi

Here are some:

http://www.4woman.gov/faq/diet.htm
http://familydoctor.org/288.xml
http://nutrition.about.com/
http://www.freeweightloss.com/
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/nutrit/nutrit.htm

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Q: like how can i fix a boot heel if it breaks!!!!

Hi

You can either glue it with super glue..or take it to a a person who fixes shoes( forget the name)

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Q: Can anyone give me a step by step understandable way to blow-dry my hair without making it poofy?

Hi

ok, good question. First step, apply some product to your hair, like hairspray or friz-e product. Then your going to want to start blow drying from the bottom to the top of your hair. So take the top of your hair and put it in
a clip. start blowdrying the bottom with a round brush. Then when that is dry let a little more hair down..until the whole head is dry. That is how i do it.

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Q: omg please help me. my ipod is like my life. lol and i accidently deleated all my songs! omg how can i get them back this sucks!!!!!!!! help me please

Hi

well where did you delete your songs on your ipod or your computer? if you did on your ipod then just hook it back to your computer and update the ipod. I'm not really sure what to do if u deleted it from your computer, all the songs are on the ipod so i guess it wouldn't matter

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Q: i noticed that a lot of girls eyeliners stay on for hours at a time w/o applying it more than once. How do they do it? because i always have to apply mine bout every 30 mins. Thanks!!

Hi

it depends on the brand of eyeliner, some are better then others. But if you want to use liquid that is the best i think. I apply it to the bottom. What you either do is put your finger on the side of your eye and strech your lid so its shaped like an oval. The apply it to the top rite above the lash. the thinner the better. To apply below then put your finger bellow your eye and pull down. apply it to the rim below the eye and let it dry before letting go..
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Q: Hey. Well, I'm going shopping this Wednesday, and I was wondering if stores like Forever 21, Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, Victoria's Secret, Nordstrom, Aeropostale, Charlotte Russe, etc. have sales by then because of after Christmas or upcoming New Years, etc. Thanks!

Hi

Yeppp this is the best time for sales. Those stores are my fav. and they have awesome stuff for sale prices now!

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Q: i got my first period the last day of november. when should i be like preparred to get it again?

Hi

I know you probably heard this before, but it takes a while for a cycle to devolop, you should get it sometime at the end of the month or the begining of the next month, just not the same date.

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Q: I've been in love with this boy for 3 years.
And we broke up.
And He doesnt seem to care,
he wont talk to me.
And I'm dying here..
And its for sure over.
What can I do to ease the heartache..
anything?

I rate high for sincere answers.

Hi

aw hun, i'm totally sorry. I knew that the heartache sucks major. You need alittle time to get over him, so for a few nights stay at home, have some ice cream and watch some moviess, then aftera few nites go out with some friends, it might hurt to be with some guys so stick with the gurlss...then after a few more days start going out with some guys and girls, have fun, enjoy life..eventally you mite move on, but take it slow, i know its hard.

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Q: ok well every January our home school group has a talent show. We have bout 130 people in the group and thier are alot of families that particapate in it. see, i dont really have a talent?!?!? i mean i play piano but so does everybody else! and my family AND my friends all same i am really funny so i thought, stand up comedy? no, what if nobody laughs?!?!? so...singing? (I am a good singer.) but wait, no, what if i hit the wrong note or something? well u get the point, what should i do? anybody got any ideas??? i have no clue so tips would be great...please dont say anything sarcastic like farting through your under arm, i am seriously in need of advice. Merry Christmas

Hi

wow this talent show sounds like lots of fun. I really feel conected with your problem and i wanna help. Ok, with your stand up comedy idea, i think thats great! it is so orignal and could be enjoyable. I say you should maybe get together with some people and maybe do some improv on stage..i don't know how u feel about this but its just a suggestion. Singing wise, it actually is a good idea, not really original but could make the show if sung from the heart and soul. What i reccomend is picking a meaningful song and then getting a MIDI version of it from say http://www.hamienet.com/... there they have songs with the piano parts and you put it on a cd so that it won't go out of tune...Good Luck!!! I'm sure u will do wonderful!

Miss Advice

Q: what kind of medicine helps sore throat, and coughs, and runny nose
i do rate high so please help me okay and if you give reasonable advice I will rate you high

Hi

Well, the normal Dayquil & Nightquil can help with the cold all together..But the sore throat and coughs can be helped with Friut Breezer Cough Drops(they taste sooooo good) or things with Vitamin C or Zinc in it..orange juice?
feel better!

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Q: OK so there was this really cute hooded vest I liked at gap, but I can't find it anywhere in my size (XS) including the website and two different locations. I was wondering if anyone knew where they sell similar hooded vests like that in an XS?

Hi

i just saw some cute ones at Mandees and they come in small sizes...

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Q: can you think of a screenname i can use that has the word 'star' or 'wish' in it... please?

i'll rate 5s

Hi

here are some ideas:

Be_A_Star
3WisheS
StaryNitEs
_WisH_on_a_star

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Q: For my friend's birthday, I'm getting him an iPod video. Please tell me if it actually plays movies (like full-length movies) or just shows and music videos. PLEASE ONLY ANSWER THIS QUESTION IF YOU ARE 100% SURE THAT MOVIES CAN BE PLAYED. Also, can you please tell me how many full-length movies the iPod video is able to hold? Thank you.

Hi

yepp it plays movies, u are such a good friend!

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Q: My friend and I want to throw a new years party. It doesnt have to be on New Years Eve because many people wont be in town then, but since our birthdays are on the 27th and 31st, its like a combined party for all of them...anyways..I NEED HELP. I have never planned a party in my life. I have so many people to invite. But I dont want to send the flyer around MySpace until I have the date set and everything ready. My friend and I have the music down, but we need other ideas on how to make a good party. I dont want this to bomb. And another thing..how do you ensure that people will come?

Hi

I am recentaly planning a sweet 16 and let me tell you it is so hard. I'm sorry to say but you can never know if people will come, but invite a little more then you want incase some don't come...make sure you have some good foods, chips and soda, and usally pizza is a good hit, decorations make a party fun also..hope u have a good time!

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Hello everyone! I want to help you and answer your problems and questions. My advice is completly helpful and thought out. So ask me anyhthing and i'll be sure to answer it to the best of my ability. Remember, its not about me getting the feedback or any of that stuff, its about you getting the help you want. Keep the questions coming!!

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