I want to use my external display only...

Hello
I have the white MacBook and a 32'' panasonic TV connected via mini-DVI/DVI/HDMI, I have both wireless Apple Keyboard and Mouse (by bluetooth). How can I close the MacBook's screen without getting it to sleep mode and use the external display only while the MacBook's screen is closed??
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hi guys,
i am about to buy an external display for my old powerbook but i was asking myself if all the menu top bar of all my applications could be controlled from the external display ... u get my point ?
if i ask you that , its because my laptop display is a bit broken at the top , its why i want to use external display ... cause now in all the applications the top menu bar is hidden by the screen bug/crash ... u get it ? ... and i dont wanna pay for an new 17 display , too old model u get my point ...
ty 4 your help guys ...

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