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Letter from the Publisher,

I read the following story the other day and wanted to share it with CelebrityHigh:

“”In a third grade classroom there is a nine-year-old kid sitting at his desk and all of a sud-den, there is a puddle between his feet and the front of his pants are wet. He thinks hisheart is going to stop because he cannot possibly imagine how this has happened. It'snever happened before, and he knows that when the boys find out he will never hear theend of it. When the girls find out, they'll never speak to him again as long as he lives. Theboy believes his heart is going to stop; he puts his head down and prays this prayer, "DearGod, this is an emergency! I need help now! Five minutes from now I'm dead meat."

He looks up and here comes the teacher with a look in her eyes that says he has beendiscovered. But, as the teacher is walking toward him, a classmate named Susie is carry-ing a goldfish bowl that is filled with water. Susie trips in front of the teacher and inexpli-cably dumps the bowl of water in the boy's lap.

The boy pretends to be angry, but all the while is saying to himself, "Thank you! Thank you!"

Now all of a sudden, instead of being the object of ridicule, the boy is the object of sympa-thy. The teacher rushes him downstairs and gives him gym shorts to put on while hispants dry out. All the other children are on their hands and knees cleaning up around hisdesk. The sympathy is wonderful. But as life would have it, the ridicule that should havebeen his has been transferred to someone else … Susie.

She tries to help, but they tell her to get out. "You've done enough, you klutz!"

Finally, at the end of the day, as they are waiting for the bus, the boy walks over to Susieand whispers, "You did that on purpose, didn't you?"

Susie whispers back, "I wet my pants once too." “”

The moral of the story…1. Opportunities to help others are all around us, no matter howunconventional they may be.2. Everyone has embarrassing moments3. Sometimes even small gestures of kindness can mean the world

So as the New Year gets off to its start, let's let 2007 be marked by randomacts of kindness, remembering to look for opportunities to do good deeds.

Sincerely,Coline WittPublisher

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Academics 6The Call For Student Loan

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Ringing In A Rosy New Year

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Celebrity Basketball RocksHawthorne High

Sports 10Winter: Not Just A Season,

But A Sport

Entertainment 13Walkin The Walk With

DJ Unk - A CH Exclusive13

Bad Mama Jama LloydTalks To CH

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Lifestyle 16Why I Go To The King

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The Call For Student Loan Reforms

The commercials are everywhereanswering the often askedquestion "how do I pay for col-

lege?" The answer for many, whilecleverly disguised under the multi-col-ored umbrella of 'financial aid', is aloan. While this is a way to afford col-lege, many students and parents areconcerned with the volume of debt afamily may be saddled with oncegraduation is over. Fortunately,families will find that their localschool counselors are also wor-ried about the exorbitant loandebt students are incurring topay for college. According to pre-liminary findings from theNational Association for CollegeAdmission Counseling (NACAC),there has been a call on the U.S.Department of Education toreform federal student loan rulesthat put millions of students andborrowers at risk.

In a national survey co-sponsoredby NACAC and the Project onStudent Debt at the Institute forCollege Access and Success(TICAS), nearly nine in 10 coun-selors (86 percent) said they areconcerned about the amount ofdebt that students are taking onto pay for college. The survey alsoasked counselors about theirviews on who should and shouldnot use student loans, how muchstudents at their schools couldafford to borrow, and how muchhelp students and families needto make good choices aboutloans. NACAC and TICAS will issue areport with the complete surveyfindings this winter.

As part of testimony submittedto the U.S. Department ofEducation in Washington, DC,NACAC called for regulatorychanges to protect responsiblestudent-loan borrowers frompunitive repayment requirements.These changes are part of theFive-Point Plan for Fair LoanPayments, which is supported bystudents, parents, colleges, theloan industry, teachers, socialworkers, and many others con-cerned about the effect of rising

student debt on educational opportu-nity.

"For most high-school students andtheir families, counselors are themain source of information abouthow to pay for college," said NACACPresident Mary Lee Hoganson."School counselors are first-hand wit-nesses to how the prospect of debt

can affect students' choices andaspirations. That is why we are soconcerned about rising student debtand the need to bring it under con-trol."

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Ringing In A Rosy New Year - Band Makes 35th Appearance

The Los Angeles Unified SchoolDistrict (LAUSD) All-DistrictHigh School Honor Band rand

in the New Year by celebrating ahistoric milestone with its 35thconsecutive appearance in theTournament of Roses Parade onJanuary 1, 2007 in Pasadena, CA.

"We are so proud of the studentswho make up our All-District HighSchool Honor Band," said LAUSDSuperintendent David L. Brewer III."Their hard work is exemplary andthey serve as role models formusic excellence."

More than 300 student membersof the honor band, that includesmusicians, drum majors and flagbearers, will entertained an esti-mated million-plus crowd assem-bled along Colorado Boulevard inPasadena. In addition, a national

and world-wide televi-sion audi-ence ofapproxi-mately aquarter of abillion view-ers also wit-nessed theirperformanc-es of, "Ain'tNo MountainHigh Enough,""AntzMarching,""SpanishSkies," "Retro Rock Medley" and amelody of patriotic songs.

Participating students representedthe finest high school marchingband musicians in the Los Angelesarea and come from most of the

district'shighschools. Allstudentsare requiredto maintainat least a"C" grade-point aver-age.

The honorband isknown forits racialand ethnicdiversity, itsall-brassand percus-sion instru-mentation,and the abil-ity of morethan 300young musi-cians andother per-formers toblend into

the band's traditional quick-cadence marching style.

In preparation for their New Year'sDay performance, students in theband spent approximately 80rehearsal hours perfecting theirmusical and marching skills daily inthe rolling hills of the immenseparking lots at Dodger Stadiumnear downtown Los Angeles. Theterrain simulates the rigor of thesix-mile Rose Parade route. Theband also rehearsed at El SerenoMiddle School.

"As a former student in the band, Ican tell you that it is a tremendoushonor to represent the district,"said Anthony L. White, head direc-tor and coordinator of the All-District High School Honor Band, anda Visual and Performing ArtsSpecialist for the LAUSD's Beyondthe Bell Branch. "These studentsand staff members will carry thisexperience of pride and joy withthem forever. It is something theywill never forget."

Auditions for the band are usuallyheld in the fall. For more informa-tion contact your school'sband/music teacher, drill teamcoach or call (213)241-7900.

The excitement is part of theair as Power 106 and R&B/Rapgroup Pretty Ricky team up

to host a celebrity basketball gameat Hawthorne High School.

Students cheer as the Power 106 allstar squad and Pretty Ricky battle itout against the Cougars. PrettyRicky takes a half-time break to per-form a few of their latest hits alongwith their know favorites and eventake a few pics with star-struckfans. Meanwhile, Power 106 djs rockthe house with the hottest hip-hophits.

Does your school need to raisemoney? Schedule a fundraising bas-ketball game with the Power 106 All-Star team at your school. Reserveyour date today by siimply emailingPower or by calling 818.953.4200 andasking to speak with Carlos Lopez.

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Students ”walk it out” as POWER 106 jams the hits at the celebrity basketball jam featuring group Pretty Ricky.

Ahh, winter! Shorter days.Frigid temperatures. Foulweather. Let's face it, spend-

ing the winter alternating betweennapping in bed and splaying acrossthe couch soundsawfully good. But fightthe temptation.Winter sports can helpyou burn calories,increase your cardio-vascular fitness, andstrengthen muscles.Activities that areweight-bearing (likecross-country skiingor skating) help buildstronger and denserbones.

Being outdoors and getting exer-cise are also great for your men-tal health. Exercise boosts moodand sunlight seems to help beatback the winter blues. So slap onsome sunblock and go! If youneed more convincing, rememberthis: staying in shape during thewinter gets you physically readyfor springtime activities (andwardrobes).

What to Do? Winter is a great time to experi-

ment with new sports. The trick isto find one that matches yourinterests and natural abilities. Ifyou like to walk, keep walking - onsnowshoes. If you want to try anendurance sport, go for cross-country skiing. And snowboardingis just plain fun.

Alpine (downhill) skiing isn't ashard as it used to be - shorter,lightweight, curved skis make anybeginner feel like an Olympicchamp. These newer skis - alongwith another type of equipmentcalled skiboards, which are evenshorter than skis - help you controlyour speed and body movements.Consider testing the latest high-

tech skis or snowboards. Checkwith your local sports shop or

the rental places at ski mountainsabout demo programs.

You could also try sledding. Use awood-framed toboggan with steel

runners or a plastic sled to headdown a snowy hill.

If you prefer ice to snow, thinkhockey or figure skating.

Runners can also train during thewinter,althoughbeware ofwet or slip-pery roads.Or slip on apair ofsnow-shoes. Oneof the easi-est sportsaround,snowshoe-ing can beexcellentcold-weathercross-training forrunnersandcyclists -or anyonewanting totake a win-try walk inthe woods.Snowshoesare smaller,

lighter, and better than ever. If youwant to try them out, you may beable to rent a pair for a day atmany of the larger outdoor orsporting goods stores.

Whatever sport youchoose, don't rely on afriend for instruction. Youwouldn't let an amateurperform brain surgery onyou; why let one teach youto ski or skate? That's whatinstructors are for - to helpnewcomers start out right.Instructors can give youadvice about equipment,techniques, safety, anddealing with injuries if theydo happen to you.

It's tempting for an eager athleteto advance too quickly throughlearning the ropes. Resist thetemptation. If you want toprogress, invest your time in learn-ing the basics thoroughly.Everything else you do as a skier,


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boarder, or skater will be built onthese first skills.

Play It SafePlay safely by figuring out whatspecial equipment and safety gearyou'll need. Planning an afternoonof snowshoeing or cross-countryskiing? Pack water, snacks, fruit,and extra socks. If you are goingout for a long time, keep yourwater bottle insulated from thecold so it doesn't freeze. Andnever head out onto the slopes orinto remote country areas alone.Always go with a buddy and tell afriend what time you plan onreturning. If you get in trouble anddon't show up when you are sup-posed to, your friend has yourback.

No matter what your choice ofwinter sport, it pays to play itsafe. Take these precautionsbefore you venture outside:

* Dress in layers to protect

yourself from frostbite andhypothermia. Layeringallows you to put on or takeoff clothing as your bodytemperature changes. Wearclothes made of syntheticmaterials that keep mois-

ture away from your skin.Avoid wearing cotton gar-ments. You perspire whileoutdoors and cotton holdsmoisture next to the skin.

*Always wear a hat. Wear

gloves or mittens and insu-lated, waterproof boots.

*Slather on the sunscreen

and lip balm, even on cloudydays. UV rays reflect off thesnow and can quickly giveyou a sunburn.

*Sunglasses or goggles

with tinted lenses not onlyprotect your eyes, but alsohelp you see dips andbumps in the snow on not-so-bright days.

*Remove your earrings

(especially steel posts)before you pursue a wintersport. Metal posts makeyour ears feel colder.

*Hockey players need a ton

of protective equipment.Never take to the ice with-out shin guards, gloves, ahelmet and mask, shoulder

pads, elbow pads, and anathletic supporter.

*Double-check that all your

equipment - helmet, skis,skates, poles, sleds, whatev-er - is in good condition.Look for any broken strapsor cracks in the material.

*Don't chew gum or carry

sharp objects in your pock-ets while skiing or skating.

*Use only skis and snow-

boards that have safetystraps or ski brakes. Thestraps (sometimes calledleashes) attach the ski orboard to your leg to stop itfrom sliding away from you.Ski brakes trigger when theboot is released from thebinding, stopping the skifrom continuing down theslopes.

*Beginning boarders might

also check out snowboardpants that have extrapadding on the knees andrear end.

*Regardless of how you get

down a snow-covered slope,always watch for obsta-cles such as rocks, treebranches, and otherpeople.

*Stay visible. Winter

brings shorter days andsunshine can quicklyfade in the afternoon.Runners should wearreflective clothing andcarry a flashlight thatswings while moving.

This information was provided byKidsHealth, one of the largestresources online for medicallyreviewed health information writtenfor parents, kids, and teens. For morearticles like this one, visitwww.KidsHealth.org orwww.TeensHealth.org. (c)1995-2006.The Nemours Foundation

Anthony Platt (also known asUnk and DJ Unk) is an Atlanta-based southern rapper whose

album, Beat'n Down Yo Block, wasreleased on October 3, 2006. His sin-gle “WAlk It Out has started a nationaldance craze. CH caught up with DJUnk as he visited and performed atGarfield High School.

When was this album released?

The album dropped Oct. 3rd, called "Beat'nDown Yo Block," the album features TheFranchise Boys, Baby D, Big Cory,and someone else who's name Icouldn't make out

Could you tell us about thesingle "Walk It Out,"?

Yeah, "Walk It Out' is like the numberone dance-craze in the country. It'sjust made for everybody you know,Grandma's, Auntie's, Cousin's, every-body can walk it out. It's just a goodsong you can party to.

Assuming I didn't here the sin-gle, how would you describeyour album to me?

The album has a whole differentsound and it has a great vibe. It'sone of those albums you can beginand just let the whole album play. Ithas club songs, laid-back songs, thealbum is crunk!

What is it about?

All the obstacles I had to overcome,the grinding.

How did you get your start?

By being a DJ for 6 years; putting out mixtapes.

What was it like making your firstvideo?

Awwwww mann it was off the chains! Iremember moment to moment, seeingeverybody coming out to support me. Ididn't know I had that much support. Thewhole Atlanta came out from like 10 inthe morning to like 4am the next morn-ing.

Big shout out to everybody who support-ed me!

When did you realize you made it?

When I closed out the BET Hip Hop Awardsfirst annual in Atlanta. It was great, per-forming in my home town and havingeveryone come out. You know, worldwide celebrities, Jay-z, Jim Jones, every-one.

Do you have a favorite Celebrity?

My favorite rapper? A lot of people likeLudacris, Jim Jones… the list goes on, itgoes way back to Run DMC.

Is there anyone in particular thatyou get star struck over?

Yes, when I met Meagan Goode

Do you have any Celebrity crush-es?

Yes, My wife, Shakeeta Long

You started in High school, so wereyou the only kid in school doingsomething different?

A lot of celebrities went to the sameschool like T.I and Dem Franchise Boys, soI was not the only one or the first per-son. We all went to the same school.

When did you decide you wantedto go hard with your career?

When I had the chance to go on the roadin 2004. I had the opportunityto experience and see a lot ofthings. We had a hot singlecalled "Tear it up" and a 30 citytour. I just saw a lot on theroad, a lot in the business asfar as networking and build-ing ourselves up. Once I hadseen all of that it was timeto make a change.

What advice would yougive to a student tryingto make it in the indus-try?

Stay humble, stay workinghard, and put your all into it.

Do you have a mostembarrassing moment?

In high school , you know thatfirst day of school, whenyou've got that fresh outfit,fresh pair of shoes; where youdon't really go to sleep you justlay by the outfit, (lol). Wellwhen I went to school thatmorning I was so fresh thatwhen I went to go sit down I

fell off the chair. It hurt! And everybodywent crazy!

Why did you do the interview withcelebrity High?

Celebrity High is a positive thing, I don'tmind supporting anything positive. It is areal good magazine. Real exclusive inter-views, up close and personal. I don't mindletting the students know what is reallygoing on.


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Bad Mama Jama Lloyd Talks To CH

Urban R&B singer Lloyd hasheated up airwaves withboth a steamy duet with

Ashati and his latest heater"You" but R&B's new heartthrobgot his beginnings on RadioDisney as part of teen popgroup N-Toon. Since then Lloydhas been featured everywherefrom BET to Teen People. CHsat down for lots of laughs andrelaxed conversation with Lloydwhen he visited L.A. prior to aperformance at the GibsonAmphitheater.

Lets talk about the single"You" How did you come tohave Lil Wayne on your song?

Well, first of all, I actually recordedthe song about a year ago in mybest friend's basement, his nameis Big Reese and my friend,Jasper… Jasper is the one thatactually wrote the song, he wrote"promise" for Ciara…very talentedguy! I've been rolling with him sinceI was maybe 10yrs old … they calledme and were like, "you gotta hearthis, it's crazy!" I went over andrecorded it but there was one linein the song, I didn't want to say,"dip up out of here" who says dipanymore? But they said, "just goin there. Record it," and we did it, andit came out kinda cool. I reached outto Lil Wayne. We're both good friends.We are both from New Orleans … he'svery talented. The great thing boutme and Wayne is, we are both fromthe same city, both our fathers weremurdered when we were kids, and sofor us to have music, it's like a refugefor us, and we just really enjoy makingmusic together. We're big fans of eachother, and I figured, who hotter to haveon a song then 'Weezy baby?!"

So when does the album drop?

The album comes out in march maybemarch 20th….

Lets take you back. You were in agroup called N-Toon, where arethey?

Those guys are grown up, going toschool, going to college. My youngerbrother is like 13, he plays football forhis high school. Right now, they're justdoing they're own thing. Justin isrecording a gospel album.

Describe yourself in threewords…

Bad Mama Jama! (lol) I don't even knowif that's a real word!

What were you like in highschool?

I was like the class clown. My momwouldn't approve of everything.Actually, I was very ashamed to tell myfriends that I had a record deal. I gotmy first record deal when I was like 10years old and I never told my friends,

“”Actually, I was very ashamed to tell my friends that Ihad a record deal.... I really wanted to be apart of

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about how I would record music afterschool or travel to cities after school. Ifelt like I really wanted to be apart ofeverything that was going on witheveryone. I wanted to fit in, and maybeif I shined too much, they wouldn'taccept me; so I was just really cool, laidback, to my self, did what I had to doand was out of there.

Is there any point in your careerwhere you were faced withsomething where you wanted toquit?

Yeah, def. After the group disbanded, itwas either give it up and go back to liv-ing a normal kid life or stay at it,record, and take it solo. Even then thatwas hard, because it was like I had tostart all over from squareone! But anything worth hav-ing is never going to be easy.It's all worth it. You knowwhen you go through alot toget a little you really appreci-ate the journey and to meeven the hard work is excit-ing because it only showswhat I'm made of and I comeout stronger.

What advice would yougive to a high school stu-dent trying to be in yourposition?

Never be afraid to let yourlight shine. No one knowsthat it's there, but you doand no one's going to knowunless you reveal it to theworld. So always let yourlight shine Always hold yourown and put your foot down.Always follow your heart. Doanything for the right rea-sons, never for the wrongreasons. For me it's neverabout money, or fame, butthe love for music. Not every-one is blessed to do whatthey love, so I just advise foreveryone to follow theirhearts and chase theirdreams because they cancome true.

So, all the ladies wanna know, areyou single?

Def…I'm focused. So if the ladies areinto a focused guy, who's really intotrying to make something happen withthemselves, then I'm the man for thejob!

Where would you picture your-self in ten years?

Honestly, I cant tell you that, because Ican only take it a day at a time, and Ican only live every day to it's fullest, soultimately in ten years, I want to be ontop of the world! But for now, I'm justtaking it a step at a time, working witha lot of other artists, you, know, a lot

of people say, "where you been?" "it'sbeen a while, since we heard from you.Since I haven't had music to call myown, I did Jeezy's first album, RickRoss's album, Fabolous, hopefully, atthis rate, I'll be able to take a day off orsomething.

What's your most embarrassingmoment?

In my show, we have a big routine,where all the fellas, jump on top of thechair, and we kind of work our waydown the chair. If anything goeswrong, at anytime, anyone is liable tofall of the chair. I just remember oneshow, one of the first shows we didwith this team, and my friend, who

was dancing with me,had an accident onthe stage, and thecrowd, was like"oooohh."

What made udecide to to theinterview with CH?

Because I feel like I'man example to everyyoung person my age,that dreams cometrue. I remember onepoint in time, when Iwas in high school andI had these bigdreams and aspira-tions, and it wasalways like "woulda,could'a shoulda," youknow, 'I would if I had arecord deal' you know,that kind of thing. But,to really be able tohave the opportunityto share my gift withthe world, is like thegreatest example tothem that its' all verypossible…and whatbetter magazine thencelebrity high?

“”Always follow your heart. Do anything forthe right reasons, never for the wrong rea-

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The day was crisp but clear. Istrolled West down MartinLuther King Jr. Blvd., jumping

up slightly every so often, tryingto get a better look at the parademoving steadily down the street.I'm only 5'2" so seeing wasn't easy,but I was happy to just be part ofthe atmosphere of the King DayParade; A parade to celebrate notjust a man, but a movement. Ifinally found a good spot and set-tled in. I managed to watch afloat, two marching bands and adrill team performance before ithappened. I felt the jolt of some-thing hitting my back. As I turned,a piece of food assaulted myshoulder. Two girls glared harshlyat me.

"What are you doing here?" oneasked.

"Do you know where you are?" herfriend added.

At first I thought they must havemistaken me for someone else.

"Of course I do…" I replied, fully pre-pared to correct the mistake I wassure they'd made.

"You don't belong here," the firstgirl stated meanly.

It was then that I understood.Perhaps I should have mentioned itin the beginning, but I'm from thePhilippines, and while I couldn't haveimagined not being welcome at anevent such as this, these girlsbelieved I didn't belong because Iwasn't African American.

In that moment I stood my ground.I glared back at them the way theyglared at me. We minced a fewwords but they eventually decidedI wasn't worth the trouble and

moved on. However, theincident did make me thinkabout why I go to the KingDay parade and also whythey would wonder why I'dbe there.

For my part I go as a wayto show my utmostrespect to the man MartinLuther King Jr. was andwhat he stood for. He wasa man whose platformcalled for personal respon-sibility in the fostering ofworld peace. He stood forthe equal treatment of alldisadvantaged groups and under-represented minorities in Americain particular but also in the worldat large. He championed theworldwide plight of the poor andspoke out publicly in opposition ofthe Vietnam War. He organized the"Poor People's Campaign" toaddress issues of economic injus-tice, crisscrossing the country toassemble "a multiracial army ofthe poor" that would descend onWashington -- engaging in nonvio-lent civil disobedience at theCapitol, if need be -- until Congressenacted a poor people's bill ofrights. King was known as a greatcivil rights leader. His directspeeches, initiatives and cam-paigns are credited for leadingsubstantial changes in Americanlegislation. He has received theNobel Peace Prize for his effortsand in some polls and circles isconsidered "the greatest Americanof all time."

King is not an African Americanhero. The ideals he espoused andpolicy he helped to influence willimpact the rights of various eth-nic, social, religious and racialgroups for generations to come.He is an American hero.

For these reasons I attend the

King Day parade. I will not let whathappened stop or deter me in anyway. If anything it lets me knowthat Dr. King's message hasn'treached all ears yet and that weeach bear responsibility to makesure that message is heard andunderstood. I can't wait until nextyear to show my appreciation andsupport for a man who had adream and dreamed of peace.

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Do you ever find yourselfgetting really irritable foralmost no reason? Or sud-

denly feeling down without know-ing why? Going from sadness toanger to joy in a matter of min-utes can make many teens feel asthough they're losing their grip. Butwhy is the feeling of being on anemotional roller coaster so com-mon among teens?

Dealing with constant changeand pressure is part of theanswer. Maybe you're startinga new school and not able tosee old friends as much.Getting good grades or want-ing to be better in sports orother activities can be a con-cern for many teens. It mightfeel as though there just isn'tenough time to do everything.

Being a teen means strugglingwith identity and self-image.Being accepted by friendsfeels extremely important.Teens also may notice, for thefirst time, a sense of distancefrom parents and family. Youmay feel you want to be onyour own and make your owndecisions, but it can also seemoverwhelming and even a bit lonelyat times. As fun and exciting asthis time is, it also can be a time ofconfusion and conflict. It can takea while for teens — and their fami-lies — to feel comfortable with thetransition between childhood andadulthood.

Another important cause for moodswings is biology. When pubertybegins, the body starts producingsex hormones. These hormones —estrogen and progesterone in girlsand testosterone in guys — causephysical changes in the body. Butin some people, they also seem tocause emotional changes — theups and downs that sometimes

feel out of control.

Understanding that almost every-one goes through mood swingsduring their teen years mightmake them easier to handle.

When It's More Than Just aMoodFeeling irritable or short-tempered

can be signs of depression. So canfeelings of boredom or hopeless-ness.

Many people think of depression asfeeling sad, but depression canalso bring feelings of moodiness,impatience, anger, or even just notcaring. When depression gets inthe way of enjoying life or dealingwith others, that's a sign you needto do something about it, like talk-ing to a counselor or therapist whocan help you deal with it.

Taking ControlHere are some things you can dothat might make those bad moodsa bit easier to handle:

Recognize you're not alone.Although not every teen experi-ences mood changes to the samedegree, they are common.

Catch your breath. Or count to 10.Or do something that lets you set-tle down for a few moments,especially if you're feeling angry or

irritable. Try to look at the situa-tion from the point of view of awise observer. Talk to people you trust. Friendscan help each other by realizingthat they're not alone in theirfeelings. Talking to parents isimportant, too. Parents canshare their own experiencesdealing with bad moods. Plus,they'll appreciate it if you try toexplain how you feel instead ofjust slamming a door. Teachersand counselors are often goodresources, and a doctor can helpsort through questions aboutdevelopment. Keeping feelingsinside can make them seemmuch worse.

Exercise. Regular exercise pro-duces more beta-endorphin, ahormone that controls stressand improves mood. Go for a run,

play some tennis, ride your bike, orpunch a punching bag. Get enough sleep. Though it can behard to find enough time, gettingadequate rest is very important.Being tired can lead to more sad-ness and irritability. Create. Get involved in some sortof project, like starting a journal ordiary, building something out ofwood, or starting an art or musicpiece. Writing can help you organ-ize and express your thoughts andfeelings and will make things moremanageable. Don't worry aboutgrammar, spelling, or punctuation;the important thing is just to getyour thoughts on paper. Do the

when Sad Is More Then A Mood

same thing with paint, sculpture,music, or other art forms. Put yourfeelings into your artwork.

Cry. There's nothing wrong with cry-ing; in fact, it often makes a personfeel better. However, if you find thatyou are sad, irritable, bored, or hope-less much of the time, or if you justcan't seem to shake the blues, youmight be depressed and need help

from a counselor or doctor. If you'refeeling stressed or angry a lot of thetime, getting help could be very use-ful for you.

Wait. Just as you can get into a badmood for what seems like no reasonat times, that mood can also pass. Ifyour negative mood sticks aroundtoo long, though — or if it's interferingwith the way you deal with friends,

parents, school, or activities — thenyou may want to talk to a schoolcounselor, parent, or therapist aboutwhat you can do to feel better.

This information was provided by KidsHealth, one of thelargest resources online for medically reviewed health infor-mation written for parents, kids, and teens. For more arti-cles like this one, visit www.KidsHealth.org orwww.TeensHealth.org. (c)1995-2006. The NemoursFoundation

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Wrist Dreams: Bluetooth Does Watches!!!

For those of you who have aBluetooth headset for your cellphone or have ever had to fish

amongst, pants pockets, pursesand/or car seats for your phone

just to check the caller ID, reliefmay have arrived (it may also havearrived for those who fashionthemselves 'Bond' and are lookingfor the latest gadget/accessory).

Sony Ericsson, with the help ofFossil has launched a line ofBluetooth watches which allows awhole new way of responding toincoming calls. If you use aBluetooth headset, you know thatwhen a call comes through youhave no way of knowing who it iswithout digging for your phone.The same is true for those whokeep their cell phone anywhere buttheir palm. However, when a callcomes in on the watch, the caller'sname or number is displayed onthe OLED display beneath the face.When taking the call is not possible,simply press a key on the watch tosend the caller to voice mail.

The watch works with your cellphone and with your wirelessheadset (if you have one) and letsyou control your calls and musicfrom your wrist and be notified ofincoming text messages. Thewatch also has a clever out-of-range notification to alert youwhen you are separated from yourphone. Additionally this innovativewatch makes listening to musicsimpler by also allowing you toplay, pause and skip to the nexttrack in your phone's music player.A simple flick of the wrist andtouch of a button and voila! Quite'Bond-ish' but very sleek, discreteand stylish. The watches as theyare new are retailing around $230and up, but more and more manu-facturers are joining the party,producing models that have beenseen on Amazon for as low as $150.For more information visitwww.sonyericcson.com .

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