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Open Question: Do you find you have to ask your kids to behave more maturely than most of their educators?

I realize it has something to do with the low economic under-educated area I've had to move to, yet it's becoming far more evident this year. But you should see the quality of correspondence, class outlines & e-mail replies from teachers - I have estimated that the language, manners, vocabulary, and grammar averages out somewhere around the 7th or 8th grade levels. Research papers don't come back with constructive criticism, rather a grade and "smiley faces" drawn on the paper - in the later years of high school no less! The maturity and follow-up of teachers, bus drivers, educators, police, even the principal, is far below what is expected and tolerated by teens & kids. I used to laugh & shake my head thinking it was just a fluke from time to time, but I've come to the realization that it is actually the culture around here. I had a sheriff tell my kids that it is "normal" for his 3 and 6 year old kids to threaten to kill each other, and beat each other up on a daily basis. We had a Jewish English teacher insist that my son take any other suffering by any other group out of his paper. He wrote a paper that stated that Word War II exclusively happened to free only the Jews, no one else was persecuted, even with his research to back it up. He desperately came to me as he got his 2nd draft rejected because he felt it was unfair to refer to the Nazis as Germans, they are all not equal. We finally gave in, I wrote the paper with him, & he finally got his "A", by cheating and writing things he did not believe and were untrue. I had to step in, it would have cost him a passing grade. We had a Christian teacher who kept my son in her classroom during lunch for a week time for saying "Oh God" in class, and told him that if he reported this consequence, that he would be in further trouble. We had 2 girls on the bus doing drugs right in front of other kids - school would not address it, district would not acknowledge it, and I had to deal with it myself as these girls live across the street from us. I have had to hire and pay for a family counselor to unscrew my kids heads from this craziness. During all 3 incidences above, administrators & teachers strongly implied that we were to keep it hush-hush or the kids would suffer further repercussions. They quietly punish kids for not following their personal beliefs and do it in such an immature fashion, then their bosses and administrators cover for them and it's one (honor student and awarded musician of the year) kid's word against a slew of administrators, all the way up to our Superintendent. I don't know how to explain this to my kids! I can give you 50 more examples, but if you know immediately what I'm referring to, then you get it. I'd like to hear your examples. I'm no genius here, and all of my kids have struggled to achieve accomplishments they've worked hard for, but it seems that common sense is waning and we're all getting confused. Parents fear their school boards, and we have no right to have any input in our kids education nor development once they are within those walls, as the law mandates they must. The Union is protecting people that don/t deserve to have the privilege of educating our kids. Furthermore, we've discovered that our cupcake profits that are supposed to be going to sports booster clubs, are actually making their way down to D.C. via union dues and lobbyists - and no one else seems to have a problem with this? Anyone else see or experience this? I cannot be alone here - could use some suggestions and experience of another. more

Open Question: Believers: Science or religion - which is worse?

I pose a question to you believers. You criticise many atheists for rejecting Jesus Christ and not caring about sins and faith and blah blah blah, blowing sunshine up your own ass in the name of something unproven. But, which causes more problems, science or religion? Science is merely our quest as part of humanity to learn more about our world and ourselves. It helps us discover more about our past, and how to prepare for the future. We've found ourselves on this world, so we're trying to work out how to run it. A bit like "learning on the job" I guess, on a much larger scale. It may eat up a bit of money in some cases, but in the long run we don't do much harm to humanity. However, in the name of religion and God: The crusades, jihads, 9/11. Countless more examples. What started as a faith, a simple way to live your life has turned into something that churns out more problems than it solves. It has become a get out of jail free card for anyone who causes grievances. Religion causes conflict among the ranks, dividing people. You say, "leave us alone, we can believe what we want", yet you force those beliefs on others and criticise those that don't follow your ways. So which is worse? The quest for knowledge or belief in a myth?Great scientists invented nuclear weapons, true. But everything in this world can be used for good or evil - a table, for example. I could set my coffee on it, or I could beat a stranger over the head with it. But a table doesn't divide people in the way religion does.Beehive: You may keep your beliefs personal, and that's fine. But some religious people advertise it, force it on people and heavily critcise and reject those that don't believe in something. It divides people, causing conflict. This can escalate into wars. I can just see it, "The Great 2015 War Against Homosexuals". more

Open Question: How to Handle the Kid with Asperger's Syndrome in High School?

Hello, As you may have deduced from the title, I (along with several others in my classes) are having trouble with a special young man in our senior grade in high school who, unfortunately, has severe Asperger's Syndrome. As one might expect from a person suffering from a form of autism, this person generally lacks good communications skills, cannot understand most things if they are not told to him completely literally, and is generally insensible to the opinions and feelings of his classmates. For instance, he often says things (in a high pitched and infantile slur) such as "Jews are the reason we're in a recession. I hate those damn Jews", "People who believe in God are stupid, stupid people" (despite being Jewish himself), and making other very strong and politically charged opinions several times during class. In addition, he often stares unabashedly at his female classmates' breasts and, on occasion, makes a move to touch or squeeze them without so much as asking. Furthermore, he has several other tics which disrupt class. He repeatedly disrupts class by either spouting off random comments, questions, or other statements which have usually only tangential relevance to what the lecture is about or by demanding the teacher do inane things for him like open a window, shut the door, sharpen his pencil, or give him extra credit for free. Any time he is denied one of these things, he whimpers very loudly and proceeds to beg until the teacher does it just so the class can continue. In any given class period, this can take up 10-15% of the entire class, every day. In addition, during tests, he is not only extremely slow, but he also whines, screams, moans, and curses any time he comes to a problem which frustrates him (which is often). Needless to say, it is extremely distracting to all the other test takers. Moreover, he refuses to do homework or take notes, and moans about how much he hates doing them and begs not to receive a zero for not doing his work lest his "mom find out." Unfortunately, this child is in several AP classes, many of which are voluntary, which is working out very poorly for everyone involved. While this student has a good memory and is not unintelligent, he very starkly lacks the maturity necessary to complete an AP course. Not only is it not good for him, it is especially disruptive to the other 15 - 30 students in the room who are either repeatedly distracted by his frequent outbursts or deprived lecture time because the teacher is forced to teach the same thing once again because he either "wasn't listening" or "didn't get it". Moreover, his general insensitivity to other students, inappropriate behavior, and leering have generated an intensifying dislike of this student among the student body who are required to be in contact with him. Is there anything I can do to make this situation better? I feel that this student is not in the best place for him, and I feel that not only myself but the other students are being deprived a quality education because of this lose-lose situation. I may only be a fellow classmate, but I can't help but think that talking to the teachers or principal about my concerns might make them more aware of the issue at hand. Thanks! more

Open Question: Need A Little Help with Pokemon Emerald Rom Editing?

I am editing a Pokemon Emerald (US) rom to have a few more surprises in it, but I have a few questions. Tools I am using: VisualBoy Advance ver 1.7.2 Advance Map ver 1.92 PKSVUI ver 3 Pokemon Emerald rom (I have legally purchased and do have the original game) ---------------- If there is any other information that is needed on this matter let me know so I can post it. 1. If I want to replace a "people event" (for a legendary-style Pokemon encounter) in Advance Map what would be some good "people ID's" to use in Emerald? I looked all over the net for IDs and how to find them but I came up with nothing on the matter. 2. Could I edit battle style/music with these tools? If so, it would be nice to know how. 3. What are some good examples of open/free event flags in Pokemon Emerald? I don't want to end up screwing over critical events and stuff by putting a used flag on an event. more

Open Question: I got a job application paper, from a bar, wrinkled & dirty that I really need to apply for. What should I do?

This is how it all started... (If you hate reading stories, SKIP the first 2 paragraphs) I was having a drink with a friend at this local bar and grill. And it was pretty late... Maybe 12:30am. Not many people were there, besides this extremely drunken guy they had to escort out. I began to complain (to my friend) about how I didn't have a job and I've applied so many places. Still under my fathers roof, with him helping and supporting me, I'm desperately trying to find a job at least to show him I can do something right. Then the whole conversation with the bartenders started. One, who looked like Justin Chambers (Alex Karev, from Grey's Anatomy) and another who I can't remember, but looked like, to my friend, of another celeb. And then the convos grew and grew. They got to know more about me for my friend was a bit too tipsy to talks realistically. Despite that, apparently these bartenders don't get much kind contact because my friend and I ended up getting 3 free shots. 2 that were Hendrick's Gin. ^_^ That f'd both of us up. The Just Chambers guy drove us home in my friends car because she couldn't drive. And the other 'celeb look-a-like followed to make sure we made it to our destination alive. Then he whipped out an application and told me, "You are something different. A very kind, understanding, and genuinely real person. You'd be perfect bar tending here. I'll teach you." And he gave me an application. TO THE POINT, (I'm sorry, I love telling the whole story with everything ^_^) I was tipsy, not drunk, just tipsy. I shoved it in my purse, blushing and all, and the next morning found it to be covered in brown stains and very much crumpled. 1) It's a very simple application. The text looks like Verdana or a special Arial. 2) Could I just retype it if I found the right text? Would they notice if there was a slight indentation or whatever mistake on it? I can't possibly turn it in how it was. It would also be quite embarrassing asking for another one (giving away that I was too drunk to keep it wrinkle free) AND, this one is huge, the Justin Chambers look-a-like, found out I was only 18 and he had served, my 22 year old friend and I, 3 free shots plus the one we bought. Me gal accidently slipped that I was underage. And he seemed dissapointed, But he still didn't seem to have a problem with it. I was under control. And in the state of Wisconsin, you only have to be 18 to bartend. So I could get the job. :) Should I just ask for another one or retype it? (Remember, sorry for the long story, but there are other questions too ^_^) Thanks in advance! I will choose best answer to those who are honest with me. No internet trolls being verbally abusive please, for we all make mistake and do things that aren't right sometimes...By the way, one of the bartenders gave me his e-mail too :) I'm over 190 lbs. so I know he wasn't trying to hit on me. more

Open Question: Is slavery funny too you?

people seem to laugh at how black people would be cracked with whips until there backs were bleeding.people seem to laugh at how slaves had swollen fingers and frostbite after picking cotton in the winter there entire life.people seem to laugh at how you spent your entire i mean ENTIRE LIFE serving someone who treated you like hound dog and a monkey. chained you up then after you were free in the south you were kicked and made fun of for your skin then mentally tortured until you felt stupid and when you had kids they would also be tortured for being alive. and after years shiznit still hasn't cleared and your great great great great great grandchildren and there entire group of people are still called wild hog bugaboo monkeys and called stupid heck even if a black man found a cure for cancer blacks still wouldn't be accepted i bet. racism sucks oh yeah word to my mother more

Open Question: Got a couple problems, can anyone help me?

Ok, so today was a crazy crazy day. I feel so ugh. Ive got a couple problems, and im wondering if you guys could help me out. 1. Yesterday I told a kid we had practice at 2 PM when really we had it at 9AM. I had no idea, but I found out later that night. I totally forgot I told the kid 2PM. Is that my fault? He is pissed at me now, but I had no idea, I just got lucky and double checked. It was picture soccer picture day for the yearbook too. So he wasnt in the picture. 2. I was at the store with my buddy, and we used the self check out. He taught me how to take 5 cents off of what I bought, by clicking "reusable bag". I know its only 5 cents, but I dont want to get into trouble. 3. There is a site called lockerz. You get points on the site by watching videos. If you get alot of points, you can get free stuff. The more points, the better stuff. Well, if you invite 20 people to the site, you become a z lister. You get double the points when ur a z lister. I make 5 fake websites, but then stopped because I realized that making fake accounts is wrong, and the site will probably know if they are fake, and they will bann me. I know these are minor problems, but I dont know what to do about em. I feel guilty,...should I? Ugh more

Open Question: Could Psychology of Motivation Save the US Economy?

Could the US Economy Be Saved by "Jobs Creation Prizes"? In the past I have suggested prizes to get energy independence technology breakthroughs, and my suggestions were roundly ignored by the Powers that Be. I'm from Manhattan -- I have Tude -- I'm still here -- and so, not giving an inch, here is my Modest Proposal for Today --- National prizes for Job Creation. These jobs have to last at least 24 months. They can't be given to relatives or people already associated with the Job Creator Prize Contestant. The prizes will be awarded on or about 15 January 2012. They will be based on jobs created between 1 January 2011 and 1 January 2012. The top ten contestants with jobs created about 10,000 jobs will get the prizes. The prizes are twofold: 1. A Congressional Gold Medal as an Economy Booster -- and this comes with a large Certificate that states the Gratitude of the Nation, and that outlines in some detail the precise achievements of the medal winner. This would have a blue ribbon and a gold Congressional seal on it. It would come ready for framing. 2. A cash award of $10,000,000 (Ten Million dollars) The jobs have to be for citizens of USA, performing at least 90% of the job duties in USA, while speaking English, and using skills learned by experience, in High School, or in College. The jobs have to be profitable for the organization that hires the person. They can't be fake make-work jobs that just p*ss away money to get the gold medal. Each employed person must marginally contribute net profit to the firm that hires him/her. Within this framework the jobs can be any legal activity. Drug dealing is not OK, but legal porn is OK, and import/export is OK, and manual labor crafts are OK, and intellectula work (researtch and writing) is OK, and farming is OK, and pavement laying, and making music, or art, or manufactured goods, or selling Pizzas or window caulk. If the contestant commit criminal fraud by breaking the rules, or sneaky activities, then they will be personally prosecuted and get jailtime if that's what a jury decides. So the contestants have skin in the game. It's not a freebie giveaway program where they can cheat their way to victory and walk away with the cash and the medal scott free. They are at risk if they cheat. They can lose their liberty. Ego is a world driver. More for men than for women. But that's OK. It's a fact. You harness up that Ego for the National Good, and we might find a pathway out of our doldrums. If the program works as planned, then for the next two year cycle, we can bump it up to 50 prizes of only $5,000,000 (Five Million dollars each). Once the new thing has been done, and people "get" how it works, you don't need as much money to bring contestants in to the process. That was never a major incentive anyway. It was just there so that folks would know that if they won, some of their expenses would be defrayed, and their personal bank account would get bigger -- so it's worth their time to at least consider. Once tens of thousands of business people know the prizes are worth their time, you don't need to over-incentivize them with cash. The gold medal and the certificate is almost reward enough. Ideally, you want the prize money to go down to around $1,000,000 (just to pay for overhead and marginal up front costs), and the number of prizes to go to 100 every year. At some point you are creating a lot of new jobs. Not by government "stimulus" stupidities. But by incentivizing the Ego drive in Business Personages. One of these medals is a great resume item for folks in the CEO Circle. It's almost like an alternative to Gates/Buffett style Foundation work. This is better than giving money away -- it is teaching people to fish. more

Open Question: Jobs Creation Prizes as the Salvation of our Economy -- Would it Work?

Open Question: Could the US Economy Be Saved by "Jobs Creation Prizes"?

In the past I have suggested prizes to get energy independence technology breakthroughs, and my suggestions were roundly ignored by the Powers that Be. I'm from Manhattan -- I have Tude -- I'm still here -- and so, not giving an inch, here is my Modest Proposal for Today --- National prizes for Job Creation. These jobs have to last at least 24 months. They can't be given to relatives or people already associated with the Job Creator Prize Contestant. The prizes will be awarded on or about 15 January 2012. They will be based on jobs created between 1 January 2011 and 1 January 2012. The top ten contestants with jobs created about 10,000 jobs will get the prizes. The prizes are twofold: 1. A Congressional Gold Medal as an Economy Booster -- and this comes with a large Certificate that states the Gratitude of the Nation, and that outlines in some detail the precise achievements of the medal winner. This would have a blue ribbon and a gold Congressional seal on it. It would come ready for framing. 2. A cash award of $10,000,000 (Ten Million dollars) The jobs have to be for citizens of USA, performing at least 90% of the job duties in USA, while speaking English, and using skills learned by experience, in High School, or in College. The jobs have to be profitable for the organization that hires the person. They can't be fake make-work jobs that just p*ss away money to get the gold medal. Each employed person must marginally contribute net profit to the firm that hires him/her. Within this framework the jobs can be any legal activity. Drug dealing is not OK, but legal porn is OK, and import/export is OK, and manual labor crafts are OK, and intellectula work (researtch and writing) is OK, and farming is OK, and pavement laying, and making music, or art, or manufactured goods, or selling Pizzas or window caulk. If the contestant commit criminal fraud by breaking the rules, or sneaky activities, then they will be personally prosecuted and get jailtime if that's what a jury decides. So the contestants have skin in the game. It's not a freebie giveaway program where they can cheat their way to victory and walk away with the cash and the medal scott free. They are at risk if they cheat. They can lose their liberty. Ego is a world driver. More for men than for women. But that's OK. It's a fact. You harness up that Ego for the National Good, and we might find a pathway out of our doldrums. If the program works as planned, then for the next two year cycle, we can bump it up to 50 prizes of only $5,000,000 (Five Million dollars each). Once the new thing has been done, and people "get" how it works, you don't need as much money to bring contestants in to the process. That was never a major incentive anyway. It was just there so that folks would know that if they won, some of their expenses would be defrayed, and their personal bank account would get bigger -- so it's worth their time to at least consider. Once tens of thousands of business people know the prizes are worth their time, you don't need to over-incentivize them with cash. The gold medal and the certificate is almost reward enough. Ideally, you want the prize money to go down to around $1,000,000 (just to pay for overhead and marginal up front costs), and the number of prizes to go to 100 every year. At some point you are creating a lot of new jobs. Not by government "stimulus" stupidities. But by incentivizing the Ego drive in Business Personages. One of these medals is a great resume item for folks in the CEO Circle. It's almost like an alternative to Gates/Buffett style Foundation work. This is better than giving money away -- it is teaching people to fish. more

Resolved Question: what do you think of my poem?

What is it like to be completely free To have no obligations or rivalry To live my life in complete control To own my vessel and run the show To never be told where I have to be To walk through life worry free To experience no sadness or gloomy days To relish the sunshine and all of it rays To play in the rain and fear not the storm To enjoy every dance from the day I was born So, what is it like to be completely free Don't waste you time asking me I live in a world all hard and cold Where people are taught to believe what they're told They struggle and push all the way through Life has no meaning it's all a big rue I tell myself I am happy and complete And then I go home and begin to repeat Another days work for another dime It's never enough money and never enough time I'll wake up one day and be very old Realizing most of my life has been stole Regret and anger will fill my soul But lies and fables is what will be told How I enjoyed the few things allowed to me And all my exaggerated prosperity The too few occasions I did enjoy Will be expounded in some sort of ploy Its purpose to recycle false hopes and beliefs To keep control of the majority I am not completely free Man, time, and money has control over me But the true brief glimpses of freedom I do see Is the time spent with my pen in the imaginary The wondrous moments of complete joy and bliss Keep me returning to them in hopefulness What excitement of danger or love will I dream Will it be complete chaos or oddly serene All the possibilities are within my control They do keep me coming back for more And every night when I close my bedroom door I open my notebook where freedom is found ever moreI have never taken a poetry class, but I would love to. I do remember the word stanza from a long time ago in high school, but I couldn't tell you what it means. I just love to play with words and read other peoples work. I love the hidden meanings and metaphores, or even outright obvious work. I think an appropriate title would be "True Freedom" Any better suggestions? more

Resolved Question: Is there a personality disorder where an individual is focused on one particular person and is never satisfied?

IE: former co-worker interferes with a person's marriage but sending him a letter and when she is able to win over the husband, she continues to follow-up on the individual she targeted in a stalking kind of way. Questions a good therapist should explore in self-reporting before answering this question: How did someone “interfere” with your marriage, and why? What was in the letter? How did your husband respond to the letter? It is revealing that you use the idea of “won over.” This could indicate a person whose life-view is a “zero-sum game” – everyone and everything is either “won” or “lost” – no in-between, which is not life and people. Is that your approach to life? If someone or something was “won,” are you then the “loser?” Is that perhaps why you are seeking ammunition? What shape was your marriage in if your husband was so easily “won over” by a letter? You reveal much about yourself in your question. You give your husband no credit for being an autonomous human being with a mind, feelings and free will of his own. You trivialize him by portraying him as so easily “won over” by a letter. Is that how you regard him? Is that what he lived in his marriage to you? What did you do to keep your husband and marriage in response to this person and the letter? Was your husband “won over” or was there really a reason for him to divorce you? What reason did your husband give you for divorcing you? Are you really entirely innocent? Why would this person target and stalk you – YOU? Describe both of you: appearance, education, career, lifestyle, accomplishments, etc… What do you mean by “follow up?” Can you be specific? Why do you feel you are being targeted? What has the individual done to “target” you? What activities? How has the individual “stalked” you? Can you be specific? What activities? Have you called the police if you are being “stalked?” Why would a stalker whose goal is to have your husband continue to stalk YOU after she “won him over?” Have you sought professional help for your situation, or just cyberspace? Is the fact that your communication about this is ONE-WAY – unknown, without verification and no dialogue - a type of “control of information?” Are you really seeking (undeserved) support anonymously in cyberspace for your wounded ego and your version of events? It is also a form of control and manipulation to accuse – or threaten to accuse – a possible informant of the things you have; the “perpetrator-crying-victim” game. There is a “character disorder” in which the afflicted individual seeks to “character-assassinate” others when perceiving being wounded; ultra-competitive, below-the-belt, deceitful, manipulative, Machiavellian and hates to lose. Does this apply to you? What is the individual’s “focus” on YOU exactly? About what – can you be specific? What activities? When do you think the individual would be finally “satisfied?” What do you think is his/her goal? What has the individual not gotten that he/she ultimately wants – to be “satisfied?” What other things has the individual done “to” you that did not yet satisfy him/her? It is interesting that you use the term “personality disorder” – where did you get the term? Are you really “asking,” “projecting” – or seeking support and the appearance of legitimacy for what you have already decided? Obviously you have done some research if you use the term “personality disorder.” Why have you then not found the answer to this question in your research? Has this term actually been applied to YOU? Is it perhaps that you are just a “sore loser” and are looking to discredit or defame the “winner?” Sour grapes? You really must be honest with yourself and others if you truly desire legitimate help and change. Seeking support on the internet from strangers for what you wish instead of what is really the case solves nothing for you. Why are you not asking about pathological lying instead of worrying about everyone else? more

Open Question: Christians: Don't you ever find the God concept a little too convenient?

Let's adopt a "Cui bono?" ideology for the sake of this question, and think seriously about the God concept. If you don't believe in him, you get punished. But if you do believe in him, you get rewarded. Cui bono? Who benefits? The church, it's simple carrot-and-stick tactics. You get a nice juicy carrot if you comply, but a painful stick if you don't. God apparently doesn't want to "prove" he exists, we have to take it on faith. "If we could prove him, he wouldn't be God." Cui bono? Christians, because it's a cop-out argument that supposedly refutes all attempts to argue against God. "Jesus loves you and it breaks your heart that you don't believe in him!" Cui bono? Christians again, it's nothing more than an appeal to emotion fallacy to make us feel bad that someone apparently is sad that we don't believe in him. God is supposedly omnipotent, omniscient, omnilingual, omnibenevolent, and omnipresent. Cui bono? God. He gets a good reputation with all those fancy titles by his name, and it makes Christianity seem better. "Non-believers have been swayed by Satan." Cui bono? Christians once more; they perpetuate that people only do not believe because they do not have the free will to do otherwise and you make your belief appear to be the default, therefore superior. Also a great way to invoke the ad hominem fallacy. With all of the above in plain reading, can you really not see how atheists doubt your God's existence? Can you really not see how we find it a bit too convenient for truth? And by the way, for those of you who haven't come across the term, Cui bono? is a Latin question that translates literally as "To whose benefit?" and is used in legal systems a lot when enquiring about who might benefit from the result of a crime.Oh yes, almost forgot, the fact that God is apparently perfect, and man is apparently flawed, which does nothing but apparently put us into his debt. And making man seem lower than we actually are just makes it easier to say "Believe in Christ and he will lift you up from your hollow pit and redeem you!" more

Open Question: I'm in somewhat of a slump, could do with some direction and / or advice?

I'll try and split these up into manageable chunks: I'm 23 year old male not unemployed but direct debits are slowly increasing and interest-free overdrafts will be coming to an end next summer. I have great personal skills and varied work and volunteer experience, but nothing 'relevant' or 'substantial' enough to get me a job with a salary where I can begin paying off debts / overdrafts / credit cards / student loans etc I can't do anything about not having relevant experience as I cant compete with 40 other people who have more experience (recent job application statistic there). The feeling of numerous rejections is both unrelenting and frustrating as I haven't been able to come to a solution. 10 months ago I relocated to an area 500 miles away from my hometown and have yet to make any friends to hang out with, and have lost touch with all uni friends / most of friends from hometown. I'm living with girlfriend and we both have very little social events up here and most nights stay in watching tv. We are both gaining weight slowly but surely, my girlfriend is trying to do something about it but my self-esteem is low from all these failed job applications. I also have a history of depression, started from a poor choice in university course in which I attained a 3rd and has been rearing its ugly head up periodically when things get a bit too much for me. My girlfriend has a lot of experience of mental illness as her long-term ex was severely depressed and eventually took his own life. This limits my options somewhat as I can't put her through that again. I have weighed up escape plans - the possibility of starting anew somewhere like America or Japan (love Japan), blowing my credit cards to their limits and claiming bankruptcy, though not sure how bad it can get and don't want my girlfriend to suffer a ill-informed impulse (we have joint account and she could feel repercussion forever if I declare bankruptcy). Again, idyllic but ill-informed impulses will not be acted upon due to backlash against girlfriend who doesn't deserve any of that. I think that's everything. Increasing / impending debts, poor job, very limited other jobs available, no social network and little support network, deteriorating physical and mental health, lack of options / escape options or general lights at end of tunnel. Some words of encouragement would be nice. Potentially some form of solution / partial problem solver. Someone offering me a decent salaried job would be a great start! I don't particularly think talking to someone would benefit me as there is so much to cover so as you can imagine I find it difficult to know where to begin and don't think a poor volunteer would have much constructive to say. Thanks in advance more

Resolved Question: I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!?

I apologize for the caps in the title. I tried to get people's attention as I posted this same question two days ago and had 5 points wasted because I didn't even get one single reply! ]: I'm writing a story about five bratty girls. One decides to help in a major disaster because it reminds her of her past, so she blackmails the others into helping. I'm having beginning problems, so what do you think of my beginning? Could you please rate it from 1-10 and point out any mistakes, or advice. Thanks sooo much! [; [Please note that in the actual story, new paragraphs and etc. will be indented, its just really annoying and confusing to do it in this small scroll box. So, please don't point it out that I need to indent, in my actual story, it is] “Ooh, how about this?” Natalie suggested, lifting up a silky blue gown. Serena made a disgusted face. “Don’t you know that’s from last season? What are you thinking?!” Natalie shrugged, seeming a bit hurt. “I thought it was kinda cute.” Serena laughed. “Cute? ‘Cute’ isn’t going to get me on the front cover of ‘Prestige’. You know how big of a deal this is- if I get this we all get to go to Italy for my photo shoot in the magazine- for free! I need to find the perfect dress!” Natalie put the gown back, without saying another word and kept her eyes fixed on the ground- not daring to look up. “Let’s try another store.” Audrey suggested, trying to change the subject. “I thought you said this was one of the best stores around?” Serena said. “I did, but I guess this place must have gone downhill quickly.” Audrey said. I could tell she was lying, but Serena seemed to be buying it. “Where should we go then?” Serena asked. “‘Rampage’ has some totally hot trends!” Audrey said. She knows every trendy store in the entire mall inside and out- she’s basically the queen of fashion. “Lets go there.” Serena decided. ***She extended her arms and we all linked arms and headed out of the store and towards ‘Rampage’. We strutted passed a window full of TVs of all different shapes and sixes. They were all on one channel- Channel Ten News. “Guys, wait!” I said, stopping short. “What is it?” Serena asked, obviously annoyed. “Look!” I said, pointing towards a random T.V. screen.*** Then, she points out the major disaster which is on the news. ***-***= I really not sure about this part. I could use some help with it. Also, I'm not sure about how they find out about the disaster. The T.V. screen thing just seems a bit played out and I don't really like the idea much in general. I really need your *constructive* criticism, so don't hold back, but please don't write any mean comments- I'm only thirteen. I do have a particular disaster in mind, I just don't want to give too much away about my plot. My main character also does have a name. This is just the beginning of my novel/story.Hunter, I think you actually have to write to get better. :p more

Open Question: HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!?

I apologize for the caps in the title. I tried to get people's attention as I posted this same question two days ago and had 5 points wasted because I didn't even get ONE single reply! ]: I'm writing a story about five bratty girls. One decides to help in a major disaster because it reminds her of her past, so she blackmails the others into helping. I'm having beginning problems, so what do you think of my beginning? Could you please rate it from 1-10 and point out any mistakes, or advice. Thanks sooo much! [; [Please note that in the actual story, new paragraphs and etc. will be indented, its just really annoying and confusing to do it in this small scroll box. So, please don't point it out that I need to indent, in my actual story, it is] “Ooh, how about this?” Natalie suggested, lifting up a silky blue gown. Serena made a disgusted face. “Don’t you know that’s from last season? What are you thinking?!” Natalie shrugged, seeming a bit hurt. “I thought it was kinda cute.” Serena laughed. “Cute? ‘Cute’ isn’t going to get me on the front cover of ‘Prestige’. You know how big of a deal this is- if I get this we all get to go to Italy for my photo shoot in the magazine- for free! I need to find the perfect dress!” Natalie put the gown back, without saying another word and kept her eyes fixed on the ground- not daring to look up. “Let’s try another store.” Audrey suggested, trying to change the subject. “I thought you said this was one of the best stores around?” Serena said. “I did, but I guess this place must have gone downhill quickly.” Audrey said. I could tell she was lying, but Serena seemed to be buying it. “Where should we go then?” Serena asked. “‘Rampage’ has some totally hot trends!” Audrey said. She knows every trendy store in the entire mall inside and out- she’s basically the queen of fashion. “Lets go there.” Serena decided. She extended her arms and we all linked arms and headed out of the store and towards ‘Rampage’. We strutted passed a window full of TVs of all different shapes and sixes. They were all on one channel- Channel Ten News. “Guys, wait!” I said, stopping short. “What is it?” Serena asked, obviously annoyed. “Look!” I said, pointing towards a random T.V. screen. Then, she points out the major disaster which is on the news. (I didn' t get that far yet). I really need your constructive criticism, so don't hold back, but please don't write any mean comments- I'm only thirteen.Thanks. =] Any suggestions on how they find out abot the disaster then?Thanks. =] Any suggestions on how they find out about the disaster then? Thanks. =] I reveal the main character's name soon, and I do have a particular disaster inmind, I just am afraid of somebody stealing my plot. :p more

Open Question: Im trying to start my own business...?

I would like to find some small businesses to offer my services for free... This is for me to practice some internet marketing skills that I wish to offer in the future... I would be able to make them more seen on a local level and also help develop a strategy for them to get positive reviews placed where people will read them and be more encouraged to visit their business. I have already done this for a few friends and so far it seems to be going good. I would also like the opportunity to ask a few questions about their current marketing strategies. Things Like... How long have you been in business at this location? How many locations do you have? What types of advertising do you do? Do you ask your customers where they found you? What % of customers are found online. What is your monthly marketing budget? What % of marketing is online? Can anyone else help me think of some questions I might need to consider? I would really like to find volunteers in different cities. I think this service would be great for restaurants, and independent agents like Realtors, insurance agents and travel agents. I don't want to lie to get people to let me try with their company and so far everyone has said no... Any suggestions?You misunderstood. I would ask those questions to learn the industrys and how they currently ARE marketing. i think to really offer them something I need to know what they are doing already wouldnt you agree? What I would do is make them more visible online. Thats it... and I would like to help me determine a fee using that information that they provided while answering those questions as not to charge something over the top and not to sell myself short.I know there are a lot of business that can benefit from this. It is not SEO. Its using the map on the front page of google searches. There can only be 7 companies on that front page map. so its kinda prime real estate. Problem is noone gives me the time of day. They just say not interested. Im not a salesman... more

Open Question: i want to work as a personal stylist...?

I want to work in high fashion, but I'm only a student right now. I want to gain experience and am willing to work for free organizing closets, personal styling /shopping for people...I have an extensive working knowledge of clothing, the retail market, trends, designers, what looks good on women and how to manage and stretch a budget... the only thing is I'm having a hard time getting started and finding people to work for. I want to do it for free, but how do I get myself out there? more

Open Question: How do I get rid of lice which seem to keep coming back?

Since I was around the age of 12, I've had lice. I've tried loads of ways to get rid of them & for some time I was lice free.. ..But lately I found out that I've still got lice! What ever I do, they just keep coming back. I don't get them from my friends cause I make it a point to stay far away from heads & I don't rest on other peoples pillows & stuff.. So why do they keep coming back?!! It's not like I don't wash my hair, because I do - all the time! But apperently lice love clean hair! I need a way to get rid of these annoying bastards once & for all! I have very very very thick hair so if there's a method that doesn't involve combing, that would be great! I need a 100% guranteed way to get rid of them because I'm getting soo fed up!! Thanks loads :) more

Resolved Question: Are there enjoyable jobs?

how can i find a job i truly enjoy training for and getting up to do every morning. I've just turned 17, and I've graduated high school as of last year. I have NO idea what im interested in. only the things I'm not. I can't stand working on the computer. I don't mind extensive schooling if it's something i truly have an interest for, otherwise nty. I don't want a dead end job, nor to get rich quick. I want something that will pay my bills and give me the most free time. I live in a broken home of 5 people living on less then 10k a year, so i've learned how to stretch a dollar. ( meaning i can live just fine on a small salary). I'm not asking for a job offer. i just desperately need ideas. ty <3 more

Open Question: Why Do People Do Bad Things? (Jehovah's Witnesses Watchtower Publication)?

Does it ever come to mind that people around are doing bad things? Here is the pdf link for the brochure: http://download.jw.org/files/media_magazines/wp_E_20100901.pdf “Shocking deeds are often perpetrated by seemingly ordinary people in the neighborhood. Why? Why do people do bad things?” – Article: The End of Evil Deeds Is Assured! * The wicked will be completely removed. * There will be no more oppression. * People’s material needs will be satisfied. * Justice will prevail. * Selfishness will be replaced by righteousness. Additional Articles: # Guard against Being Deceived * Do you see things as they really are? # Draw Close to God * He Dignifies Us With Free Will (2 Kings 18:1-7) # Did You Know? * Was Jesus related to any of his 12 apostles? * How were Jesus and John the Baptizer related? # A Letter from Grenada – A Day at the Beach # 500 Years of Calvinism – What Has It Achieved? # Is Confession of Sins Required by God? # Our Readers Ask … * Where did Cain find his wife? # As Told By: Edmund Schmidt * Trust in Jehovah – He Will Really Help You # For Young People * God is Impartial I hope you enjoy reading the magazine. more

Open Question: Tata photon provide very worst service?

Respected sir, I am purchasing tata photon connection on 27/04/2010 (no 9249534763) with samsung laptop offer that 15gb -15gb free for two months after that 2g from third month two sixth month from starting i am facing problem due to inturrupted service i starting to using and my usage is not going out they blocked that connection in ten days for four days after i am doing complaint i found that there executive forget to doing activate my samsung offer now he activate on 10th may he is telling now your two months start after that again i am using only 10 gb out of 15.5gb they blocked that connection for six days and they send bill of Rs 3574 again i am going to do complaint to there executive he told sorry and he start the connection i am asking about my balance usage he(mr arrish no:9249408536) he is telling that it is carry forward in next month due to that i using next month 19.5 gb(5gb balance+15.5 gb limit) again i am recieving bill of Rs 1836 and third bill is also same problem i am doing camplaint so many times but nobody resolved that problem i am going to their executive (mr arrish no:9249408536) he telling that u go and take legal action nothing can be happen there he is doing misbehaving to me and from beginig i am facing that speed problem they promise to give 3.1mbps speed but i am getting only 200kbps for that also i am doing many complaints but at last they providing one antenna of height 1m and 20meter cable with that .i am purchasing 8inches netbbok for easy handling and for that i am purchasing usb data card now how i handling that antenna in traveling and going some where i losing my more money due to that coneection in share trading or giving complaints again and again Please highlight my problem in front of people and Tata tele service I am small person came from rajasthan to kochi(kerala) for working I am losing big money for that previous i have Idea net setter data card (of Rs 2490)but due to high speed i am purchasing this tata photon plus but from that begning to four months continue i am mental harreshed due to that now they blocked that connection and my idea card due to long time it is also going blocked so what i will do give me some idea i am lossing my big money (Rs 20000) in share trading due to there interrupted service.and what about my lost money who bear that i am not a rich people that money is not small for me i am loosing huge money due to their interrupted service mention below : Idea net setter: Rs 2490 visit there office: Rs 200*3 times=Rs 600 Call for complaints: Rs 500 Share trading :Rs 20000 Mental Harresshed :Unlimited Please Request to you highlight my problem I am not a rich men please see and help to solveing my problem and help me to get my lost money Thamking you, Regards Gopal sharma connection no:9249534763 Contact no:9249519130 more

Open Question: How do I get my mom to stop drinking?

About 3 years ago my mom finally stopped drinking really heavily. That time was extremely hard for me because I felt like I had to be the parent at only 13 because my dad tried to stay out of it as much as possible, he goes to work in a different city during midweek and is gone from June to October during the summer. He would complain to me about my moms drinking problems. Everyday after school I rode my bike home after school as fast as I can so I could get home right away to see if my hadn't gotten in a car accident or died from alcohol poisoning. Whenever I found her alcohol I would have to dump it down the drain. I hid the car keys to make sure she didn't drive without me first seeing if she were sober. I felt like my mothers life was resting in my hands, which, believe me, is not a nice feeling for a 13 year old. I barely had any friends because they allthought I didn't want to be friends with them because I would never invite them over because I was too embarrassed. I would make my mom mad and she would storm of in a rage and accuse me that he drinking was my fault and that she felt trapped and wanted to be free. I would follow her secretly to make sure she was ok because I had a fear she would commit suicide. I was so angry with her that I wanted to hurt her really bad. I wanted her to feel my pain. I wanted her to realize what she was putting me through. It's now three years later and my mom and I are on somewhat better terms. She has completely stopped drinking hard liquor but still continues to drink about 4 beers a day. When she is completely sober I enjoy spending time with her, but after she's had a few beers and her voice and eyes change and you can smell alcohol on her breath I get this tremendous buildup of anger and sadness that makes me feel like I'm going to explode. Every time she drinks now (even if only a beer or two) I feel as if she's tormenting me and all those bad memories rush back into my head. Most people (like my dad and sister) tell me I'm being to sensitive, but really, they never went through the same emotional pain that I did. What do I do? It more

Open Question: Can you help to look at this essay and give me some advices of editing?

In my memory, Tae Kwon Do these three words are very important, they accompanied me through the entire high school to college。It's one of the important factors which let me confident. Looking back at that time，When I was really exposed to Taekwondo, I changed. . I began to consider what other people think of me, try to remove my bad habits, and achieve good results.Frankly speaking, that experience, the true taekwondo is a kind of moral support me, so I have been very grateful. It teaches me Honesty and Honor, pleated unyielding. There are two wonderful memories of Taekwondo in my mind, one was in high school, one was in university. High school life is simple, boring，there was almost no free time。We had training for two to three hours every Tuesday，Wednesday and Thursday。Because of the physical and spiritual oppression，The training process was painful.Coaching is very severe.I still remember that when we prepared for the coming provincial games，we needed to practiced more than 300 cross kicks，260 front kicks and 100 split kicks each class.Physical training was the most important。During the training， boys fainted，girls cried 。Even though the process was tough，after the training，we have the whole team was just the same as bothers and sisters。We had dinner，went home ，laughed ，and encouraged one anther together。I always remember the words of coach:Reap as you sow。If you don‘t get through the wind and rain，how can you see the rainbow？As time goes by， we have become stronger after tempering。 College life is abundant and free。Taekwondo training methods have changed a lot 。In the past it was mandatory training, but now it is self-training ,There is no requirement and the training declines，therefore we need to have more self-discipline. So often seen 100 members in the first week， then only 70 left ， The reason is simple，most of the left are too weak，not self-confident and don’t have strong wills。There‘s only regrets left for those members who leave。But the rest members are good，Not only physical fitness enhances, but also self-consciousness has much progress。At the same time they also received a gift of friendship which is precious。It‘s hard to find good friends in college，Fortunately, there is Tae Kwon Do,we were united，so I am mindful of the friendship, it makes me stronger and more confident. t we rallied together after hardship。we come together, share together, overcome difficulties together I learned about Honesty and Honor, patient self-denial, pleated unyielding. I have been replaced with a yellow band, which indicating that my life of Taekwondo has just begun. I’ll never stop to explore the world of Tae Kwon Do p. Because of taekwondo, I come to realize a lot of meaning in life; Because of taekwondo, I savor a different kind of joy in life! The slogan has always been echoed in my mind: Taekwondo - hey - Taekwondo - hey - Taekwondo - Hey! Hey! Hey! more

Open Question: Can you help me find the right doctor occupation?

I want to be a doctor when I grow up, but I don't know much since I'm only in 8th grade. This question may seem kinda stupid but I just need some advice. My life probably won't go the way I say but that's how I'd like it to be. I know I'll probably get used to some of the things I say, but I still want a job I'm happy with. I don't think I want to be a surgeon because although I'm fine with looking at blood, I don't want to be exposed to it all day. I know I'll probably get used to it, but I might get sick of it through college... I want a good pay so that I can send my kids to the good school I go to now because I really enjoy it there. I'm not sure if you know where this is, but I would also like to live in Hawaii Kai. I like to shop so I'll probably spend a lot of money. My parents pay a lot for tuition and I want to take advantage of the opportunities I get, or it'd be kinda like a waste. I'm not rich or anything right now, just studying and trying my best. My favorite subject is science, so I know I won't dread being a doctor and I think bodies are interesting. Maybe I can retire earlier because my parents are also complaining that they have 5, 10, 15 years till then ;) I was thinking of being a pediatrician but I was wondering if you could think of any other jobs. I don't want to be a dentist (touching other people's mouths all day...) or an eye doctor (I don't know, seems boring). I kinda don't really want to be one of those urine doctors either... a pharmacist is fine too. My mom also suggested one of those doctors that give the right dosage to patients when they're going through surgery and need to be knocked out. I understand that being a doctor has lots of consequences and I need to be responsible. I know I'll be the one who gets blamed if something goes wrong with the patient and I could lose my job, but I really want to help people. Being a doctor is also good because patients will always have health problems and the state of economy doesn't have much to do with it (like being a flight attendant, as in people would travel less if they have less money). So if you'd like to give me any suggestions as to what I could be (I have lots of time to think about it), feel free to. Respectful answers please, thank you :) more

Open Question: This has got to stop please help!! (please read) i'm crying I don't know what to do?

Hi, please i'm really angry so I don't care about my grammar right now sorry. My name is Justin and I im 14 years old and is friends with these to guys one that is Indian and another that is chinese. We hang out I normally help them with their homework since they look to me as the smart guy since I get all A's and study a lot. We go to each other house and they normally make these racial comments about my skin color and always laugh at this joke when they ask me if i'm from Africa. They want to say I like fried chicken and also make comments about me working out in fields. I know they are playing they even said they were and I know that they might not mean harm because they are playing but deep down they really mean that and the more jokes they make the more worse it gets. i'm not a temper person so I can stay calm but when I go home I cry about this. I told them to stop so many times, but it's not working. I'm not the kind of person to just stop helping them or hurt them by stop being their friend I just don't know what can I do? I mean all the stuff they said it not true. 1. They say I eat fried chicken all the time. That not true I really don't even like fried chicken to eat it a second thing if I eat it the first. 2. They joke around saying I should go work on the fields. But they know as well as I do that i'm a thinker that is opened up to new possibilities everyday. It's funny how they steady joke about me but they always want my help. Both of them are in their first pre ap class and I been in ap since elementary. 3.They always make these motion movements like they are whipping me and i'm suppose to be the slave. You know, slavery was apart of the American history and I don't find it not a once funny how we should make fun of that. They are 14 years old and they should have reached the maturity to know that every ones culture is unique and who care if i'm from Africa you don't make fun of that you should wanting to learn about it. I would go back to my home country, but i'm already in it! (United States) That's just like me tell them to go back to China and India, but you don't here me say that because it not funny, it's lame. 4. They really like to call me a Nigger! This is one those things that pisses me off I don't care what race you are I DON'T WANT TO BE CALLED THAT! I don't see why is that in the dictionary. They always want to laugh and call me a nigger but they are ignorant to know that Indians have the racial name sand niggers but he thinks he is free from all racial profiling! They even said it funny making fun of me and also said one of the most ignorant comments ever, " We are getting back at you for what your people did to us" NO BLACK PERSON IN THIS WORLD REPRESENTS ME! Please what should I do? more

Open Question: MMO Suggestions please?

I was wondering what games should play, and i couldnt think of any i havent been bored with. So I was wondering if anyone knew any games thatd be really fun to play! MMO;s anyway. I mean playing single player games are fun but no matter how vast it is it starts to get stail. I also want to find the one game that draws me in and is really interesting all the time to me or just really fun. So basically a vast explorable world liek saint rows, wher eyour level and weapon choice in grand like disgaea, fighting like kingdom hearts, you can have heavy custom options for about anythign to make it yours or atleast have a preset list for people who hate that, and can do things beside sfighting liek sims or gaia, wher eyou can go in vehicles or what ever. I know thats aot and it may never happen but thats my dream game. i mean with all thiws just thing of the time and effort and money they would need, unles slike a town of people with unlimite dmoney did it itd be done fairly quick lieka year or two. i said this becaus ei thought itd give people a better insight of what game i would prefer, i want a fast paced mmorpg with good char customization atleats. i have played alot of mmos and they mostly suck. i liekd world of warcraft the most tho its a little overrated and its battle styles not that exciting it is vast and fun to play. i played gunz which i hate now s4 which is till do play like it alot perfect world is okay hate batle system, atm since im a digimon freak im layign th eonline game so yeah haha. so anyway got any suggestions. if its got a good battle system ill atleast try it. i rmember playthign this fighting mmo it was cool but servers lagged alot. since ive been ramblign alot and cant even spell check beczue im so tired im not gunna list all th emmos ive played but onoly a few. First is ragnarok it was good but i want a free gaem unles sim crazy for it, perfect world hated battle system gunz got tired of hackers and lost my lvl 60 supreme destiny i oly played with friend and now thats its wyd global it sucks the ruine dit aika its cool i liek the able to hit giant horde of enemies at a time secrets if solstice suuuuucks ya know i think ive actually tried atleast 60% of all mmos trieiid atleast so yeah. if you play a game and really love it please tell me ill research it and look at vids on youtube and try it if it looks good. the game slisted i wont try anymor ehto. also it doesnt have to be online any ps3 games woudl be great to list cuz i dont got an xbox or wii anymore so yeah. anyway yeah sorry for al the spellin error new laptop with wierd keyboard and im tired as heck. also tell me what you think of my idea for the best game ever lol, email me or get me at ps3 at KingOfHeartsTANK or various 0othe rgames with that name. ye si am a huge nerd oh well lol. ps i had to delete motst my idea caus eit waas like 15000 characters or smthin lol so email me if ya wanna hear it imma spellcheck n make it neat n ill send it to ya, small descriptions up there more

Open Question: what makes God so impossible? What about him don't you believe?explain.?

how can you live in this world that he created and see proof of him everyday and find yet another excuse not to believe? i mean its like looking right at someone and saying there not there. what more do you need? There's a heaven and a hell, there's God and there's the devil. i mean its pretty simple stuff. god may have created the creatures and the people and everything else in the world, but the devil took god's handy work and made it into his weapon. You can blame God for all the bad in the world, but your wrong to. no matter how much he'd like to change things, he loves us to much to take our free will. that was a gift he gave us and he won't take it away. because of that, every person makes there own choices and does there own thing, good or bad. We are our own worst enemies and yet we blame god. We may not have given ourselves cancer or killed our father,but we're still destroying ourselves. BTW God didn't give you a sickness or disease, or let someone you love die because he didn't feel like helping. No! he was there, and as much as he would've loved to help he can't! He can't do anything to help us if we don't ask him to, i mean he can try but he doesn't want to hurt us or go against us, he wants to walk with us! its like trying to open a door with 600 locks on it. i mean unless you unlock the door, no one's getting in, not even him!I would like to address all of your answers in a later detail, but right now there is one person that really struck me. Laniebsky. I would like to discuss your point of view on this especially since this is apart of my life. You see i had an older sister once, her name was hope. My mom gave birth to her but when she came out she was cold and white, and she landed on the table. Ever since then my mom has been in radiology, specifically ultrasound. she looks at baby's all day long all the time. Now something i learned a while ago is that you can blame God for everything that goes wrong for instance what you mentioned in your comment, about the babies, and defects, but here's the thing, that baby was his design, and the way you stand up for it now, he defends a thousand times harder. Those problems were the devil's doing. You see what god uses for good the devil will turn bad so that we blame god. The devil doesn't care if you believe or not, its about making you lose faith in who God is.Brainwashed? hmm, well what your saying to me is believing in something with all your heart and defending it is brainwash. so i could say the same to you, but i won't, because i'm not pushing blame or rather pushing buttons. I'm just standing up for what i believe just like many of the people who left comments. We won't all agree but listening to each other is a start! humans always had free will it was a gift we were created with. You missed a part of my question's details though. I said that He can't do anything to help us if we don't ask him to, he wants to walk with us! its like trying to open a door with 600 locks on it. i mean unless you unlock the door, no one's getting in, not even him. Meaning that he won't intervene in our lives unless we ask, or unless there's no other option, for him. You will see in the bible that when he intervened it was to help his people, defend his people, or get rid of something that in the long run would hinder his relationship with his people.the reason that people pray is so God can help, yes, that's usually the reason, but prayer is meant for talking with God, its part of your relationship. Now, these people you speak of that didn't get treatment and instead prayed, may not have understood, that prayer is powerful but God through his people helped create medicine and things that could treat sicknesses and diseases, for our benefit. Prayer is awesome, but we don't have to live by prayer alone and reject help from others. We may be independent people, but its okay for us to pray and take medicine. Or pray and still do everything we can to save a life. god saves lives everyday, but how can you help someone if they don't want it? the thing is you can't! Just to let you know, I do go to church and i don't just sit around repeating things i've heard. Everything i say, i say from either experience or faith. Life experience, and Faith in what i believe and faith in truth.Now in reference to Gay crocoduck's comment, i do not claim to have seen God or Satan, and no i haven't vacationed in heaven or in hell. I believe and i know because its just like the wind. I can't touch it but i can feel it. I can't see it but i know its there. So to me if i didn't explain it well enough the first time, its LIKE proving to you the wind exists. I mean its all around you, so how do you not feel it, i know you can't see it but that doesn't mean its not there. I'm sorry to everyone, i know sometimes i come on a little strong in what i type, i assure you that i'm not trying to make it look that way. In reference to abomination of desolation, that last sentence was also directed to you. if i was talking to you face to face you'd see i wasn't at all being agressive, i'm just trying to get a point across hoping that you understand. I apologize for the many times people may have treated you disrespectfully and i hope that one day you'll find a curiosity for god again.In reference to Fred and south African girl, god is not a myth or a fairytale, he's real. I know with all the the different opinions and religions and things that its just easier to say he doesn't exist and go about your business, but in the long run, whether you acknowledge him or not,he's still there. Now as for science proving God doesn't exist, I would very much disagree. No offense i'm just saying that Over centuries of trying to prove god nonexistent somehow they've managed to prove him real, and come up with more and more unsolved unrelated and undefined theories that they cannot prove themselves. and in reference to Chojboco, go ahead and look up questions i have answered and you'll see one in there about satan and jesus being brothers. I think that will better explain that, and just so you know they are not brothers.May I ask you berny, Do you see a need for love in your astrophysic world? because God is love. Now if You say that you don't see a need for it then your far more gone than you can see, because this world without love would only be hate and suffering, oh yeah and planets and stars and other things. But we as humans, we are designed for love. That's why we're always searching for it, and longing for it, and hoping that after past failures that maybe this time the magic will work. We cannot live without love, and not even science after centuries of trying, can figure out this little thing we call love. when in fact God is love. We'll never find what we really need and/or are searching for unless God is apart of that love. If he isn't we'll just keep looking and trying and failing, until we settle for something less than God's best. Science will never find out what love really is until they look at the source of all love, which is God.sunnyd20 god is an awesome God and he loves us and respects us enough to let us make our own choices and be independent. Now here's your first mistake, you think God is a man made myth, but he isn't. One day you'll find that out yourself. God can't and will never make something that he can't take care of. Its up to you though, not him. God knows the choices we make and the things that will happen in our future. But he can't help you if you won't let him. He want's to help you and when you finally open the door don't be surprised if he floods the room, with all he has to give you. What is that saying from spider man? oh yeah, with great power comes great responsibility. God has his plan mapped out already, and he could just take what he wants and do as he pleases and not care about your free will. but he's a loving god, and he's a father, and just like any other father he wants the best for his child even if that means having to let go of them and let them be their own person. more

Open Question: Can you proof read this please?

I am starting up a web design bussiness and i am not good with grammar and spelling and things like that, and i am not good at convincing texts. Could you please proof read and spell check and stuff this :D : On this website you can get a quote on how much it will be for me to Design a website, Set up a website and manage it, or both. You can also find out a bit about me, contact me and view my portfolio. All web designs i make, i spend time and i put effot in to it, and i make it to how you want, and if i can not make exacly what you want, i will make sure that you are happy with what i make instead. I am not a Pro web designer, and i am not a total nerd that will spend days on your website and not sleep, but i will make sure that no matter how long it takes me, i will finish it, and if there is something you would like me to do for you, like set up a complex database, i will try to work out how, and i will attempt to make this for you. I edit my websites and post them everytime i save, so you can watch the website being created live, and if you want me to, i can put a small status at the bottom, to day what i am doing now and what i will do next. My prices are extreemly low, and there are no hidden costs. If you would like to get a free quote, click 'Quote' above. Most web design companys are, in my opininon, expensive, they usualy design websites FROM £100, and i would never pay that much, just for a website. most people are like "ehh, websites are the basis of my company, i use it all the time, my websites perfect" well, i don't think thats the case, i do think that websites are important, but to tell the truth, if you want a personal website, or a website for a hotel or market stool, then you dont need to waste up to thousands of pounds, when you could get a good enough website, from me, for UP TO £100, but mainly around £20. Also, as you will notice, i have made it so i say what is good about me, and why you should choose me, before the price, so you can realise that im not just like: £400 YEAH! CLICK HERE, IM GOOD. Im not like that, also, ususaly its like £400, slightly hidded costs theres none of that with me bro, in'it. If your still reading then, cool, i like you.If i am seting up this website, i dont have a link, because it doesnt exist yet. Also, i have desided on my prices, and i am not hosting it. Also... What are you on aobut with ebay, and wtf is qbid? more

Resolved Question: Why don't you vote people?

Don't say you do... But for those who don't, here's my way of thinking... There are ALOT of people out there in the world who don't vote... Some can't and some won't, for those who can't it may be because they live under a government that still likes to hide things from them, they've always done it, (religion is a very blinding thing...). These, basically... Have little choice...... But for you people, in the land of the free, home of the pizza, now blinded by the computer screen, ahem, can, but er won't... How do you know what Obama actually says to his "colleagues" in the Whitehouse? Also don't they look like they are constantly talking out of their ass? Well you could find out... If you all put your heads together and asked for the whitehouse to become a reality tv show to SEE what these people do every day. If not... Why? more

Resolved Question: I am unsure of what to do, can someone help? (long, but well written)?

I feel like I'm drowning...and have felt like that for a long time...I have survived so much hurt, and think that its a testament of my endurance that people can't imagine what I've been through...and want to keep it that way... Ummm....I'm not sure where to start...I always feel like I'm whining when I ask for help.... Here's the quick rundown.....was molested as a child, don't remember but have problems associated, parents didn't do anything, just ignored it and hoped it would be forgotten.....neglectful parents, awkward teenage and adolescence.... Couldn't sleep as a child, lost appetite at fifteen, had reoccuring nightmares until seventeen when mother left....raped at eighteen, nothing ever done about it (go figure)...self mutilation landed me in a psych ward where I met my crazy ex boyfriend, crazy, go figure! I live in his house now, I moved in with him at nineteen, before I knew he was crazy.....APPARENTLY, hes bipolar with manic episodes (not as fun as it seems, I've ended up outside after midnight in the rain with no shoes, because he was angry with me, but the next day he loved me and I made him do it) He works ten months out of the year and I have a house rent and utility free....so I stay here.....I've tried some other relationships, but I keep finding the same man, just in different forms....and they wreck me, each of them...... I have recently found out that all of the weird and unusual medical problems that alienated me from everyone else was really fibromyalgia....I wasn't too lazy or didn't take my vitamins or exercise enough, like my father always told me.....its my nervous system and I was born like that.... I know this was long and your probably wondering where all of this is going, but, and heres the question.... Is there anyone out there with a LOT of life experience that can just talk to me? Advise me or something? I literally have no one to talk to...my mom (if I was to tell her everything would never speak to me again, and she lives three states away) my dad has hated me every since I started liking boys....(hes the emotionally unavailable sociopath that I keep finding in the men I date, go figure) and my friends are shit...(the last one I had; we became friends again a year ago after being friends in elementary school) hasn't responded to my email asking her to come over and talk with me, because I was having problems coping, in over two months now..... I don't want to sound like I'm whining, because I really hate that....but I want to give a fair description of whats going on, and still thats not everything, so that you can know how deep the rabbit hole goes..... If, after reading all of this, you think you can help please leave your email address and I will contact you shortly... Thank you for your help.... more

Resolved Question: Is this a good story so far:)?

She shook in the rain, the cold water trickling down her bare legs. "Should've worn sweat pants.." She whispered, nervously squeezing her waterbottle. How tempting it was to suck the tears the cloud cried, to capture them with this bottle, and, her hold in her left hand tightened, and this lid. She was having a hard time not noticing the flashes from each surrounding building, black, blue, red, yellow, and green lights flashed around her, the sound of electrical machines buzzing in her ears everytime a colour flashed. "No distractions! No distractions!" She snapped, to no one but her lonely self. The cold started to hit her, and started to sink into her soaked clothing, what else to do but take a walk? Or wait...Yes. She would continue waiting, now to find a comforting seat. Blue eyes scanned the sketchy area, the wooden bench that caught eyes was hit with few spots of rain, and was deffinitley the most tempting. She walked hoping, praying not to be noticed by the few people turning off the machines that circled, dropped, and flashed. "My butt's soaked! Poor bench," she sympathized in complaints, impatience creeping up on her. Where was he? Where WAS he!? The question that itched in her mind, replaced itself with a desperate beg. It wouldn't be long until she was roaming around craving a search party for this so far no-show. "Hey Anthony! Anthony! Dammit Anthony look! LOOK!" She jumped, completely in rage about the voice that wrecked her pleasant flashback. What a view she had in front of her. A couple, that was a first impression, until the girl with gleaming orange eyes, swung her arm for a punch. BOOM! Blood ran off the boy's chin, and he ducked his head, similar to how a little boy does when he gets into trouble, "yes, I was wrong..." He took a breath, and snapped his head over to the direction she was in. The opposing girl shrieked, "WHAT are you looking at!? I ask for someone helpful, and I'm stuck with some THING, that can't even tie his freaking shoe!" Insults kept coming from her mouth, until there was absoloutely nothing to make fun of. "OH! Your hair! What the HELL is with your hair!?" She demanded, then stopped to take a breath, as if she really needed one, okay so apparently his hair was still a target.. "I can't be seen..." The orange eyed girl panted, in a kneeling stance clutching her stomach, "I can't be seen with you, anywhere else until you fix that monster that hangs in your eyes!" The reference to his hair was surprisingly, and incredibly correct, no matter how mean. She sighed, another control freak girlfriend? The thought seemed like a win, but the dialouge between the duo had almost nothing in common with an odd couple. This was just two serious, ...one serious, bratty teen. Wait, was this girl a teen? Maybe, maybe not. The question wouldn't be confirmed until she went up to them, which wasn't going to happen, at least not from her own free will. "We're going over there!" The girl announced, batting her eyelashes, suddenly, the orange dots, that *she* saw changed to green. "Oh crap, oh crap!" She panicked, where was there a place to hide!? NO where! So this is what she deserved? For planning a meet? No what she was doing was getting lost, and what she was about to BE was either robbed, or dead. "Hello!" Oh, wasn't this girl a bubbly first, for someone who had just abused her companion...or whatever he was. "Anthony, say something, for godsake, we don't want her to think your," the girl smiled awkwardly and flashed one of her fingers, indicating, 'this emberassent will only last a second,' "simple.." "Oh, your right. Hi." His tone was so simple itself, there was no way she WOULDN'T think he was simple. She knew it wasn't really normal for a guy to hit a girl, but if she was him, she would have deffinitley thrown a few punches. There had to be exceptions? Right? "Do you two randomly come up to people and start talking to them?" She asked, in a bored tone, despite all the action she'd seen not only in the last half hour, but throughout the whole day, she still managed, perfectly, to show no exceptance for some twisted enjoyment. ~~ Please be honest...It's not done..and please don't be too mean more

Open Question: Has this been done before?

I mean, I know everything's been done before, I know there are only seven or so main plots out there, in theory...but have you ever heard of anything extremely similar to this? I was thinking of writing a book centered around a misunderstood, antisocial girl who goes on a sort of personal quest to understand the people around her and how their minds work. She's always been an outsider, although she's never really tried to fit in before, and she tends to judge by what's on the surface--the front people put on for others to see. After this way of thinking is challenged by another ousider, a free-thinking boy she's known for awhile but never really noticed until they have an actual conversation, she decides to prove him wrong: prove that their classmates really are as shallow and similar as they seem. What she finds shocks her: They are people just like her, people with hidden problems and worries, hopes and fears. This makes her mad: she realizes that they aren't so different after all, that they probably could have been friends all along if they just took off the masks and told the truth. She decides to show them all for who they really are, but she does it in secret, spies on them. Gradually, all of their lives are entangled and messed up as everyone's secrets are anonymously revealed. She thinks they've gotten what they deserve, until she finds out something that her own parents have been keeping from her--she only has a year left to live. Will she own up to her mistakes and sort her life out, maybe find meaning for it, before its too late? Thanks for your feedback... more

Open Question: URGENT DRICLOR HELP i have hyperhydrosis im 16 yr old girl?

i bought driclor solution frm boots for 5.99 err...i have hyperhydrosis but i bought it without telling my mom thn i read a review n people wrote they found thaat it doesnt work at all and it is itchy and so can anyone helpme n tell me how to use it n what to do if it itches,etc. im clueless helppp oh yeah and can u get arrid xx dry anti perspirint deodrant gel over here in the uk frm places like boots prescription free or not? more

Open Question: How to improve my relationship with classmates?

So the new school year has started, and I want to improve the relationship with my classmates. Outaide of school I'm a quite brave and outgoing person, just maybe not a typical teenager because I'm interested in stuff that the majority of other peers find boring and absurd, and I also feel more mature. I'm proud of being not average and not goind to change it. But I just can't my my true self at school, everyone there seem alien. Anyway, last year I was feeling really bad at school because I was a loner and only had one friend which I don't even really like! So I want to do something about it but I just don't know how. I'm worried that I might look intrusive or subservient if I just enter their chats as though I always did that. I don't particularly like most of my classmates but there are some I'd like to be friends with, I just don't know what they would think If I started acting differently. Usually they don't even notice me. I used to chat with some people a bit but they are so indifferent that I always feel worse after my attempts. I know there's nothing wrong with my posture or body language, I'm not shy or anything, I always try to be friendly. Occasionally some more social people would talk to me about something, but they look as if they don't really mean it, just being polite. One more thing, I'm very fond of one guy in my class, he's just extremely mature and intelligent and charismatic, we seem to have some things in common, I can't believe none of the girls like him as I do, but I never paid attention to him before (only in my mind, of course), and I don't know if he likes me, because, as all of them, he must think of me as an ordinary, shy girl with no talents. Please I really need help! I had such a wonderfull summer and felt so happy and free and it strikes me with despair that I'd have to be my "constricted" self again and survive one more school year more

Open Question: Can you create a 50 word article in PR3+ site?

Your blog/website must be PR3 or higher - http://www.prchecker.info No free domains or websites such as blogspot etc - only self owned domains. No auto-blogs or splogs. No pages inaccessible by Google or banned from Google No mention of the review being a paid review. The link must be permanent, dofollow and found inside the article (not above or below) 1. On your website/blog, post a 50 words brief, review article about "iphone / ipad app testing". Talk about how you participated in the program and liked what we had to offer. Article must be unique and must pass Copyscape 2. Include a link in your article using the following details: Anchor text: "iphone apps" and "app" URL: http://www.iappstester.com Information: http://www.iappstester.com is a company that provides people with the ability to test apps, before they are released to the general public. (currently page is in development) Just give me the url of the blog..Plz. more

Resolved Question: Philosophy/Is there a name for people that like the idea of Death or find comfort in it?

I hope no one misunderstands what i'm about to say therefore i must ask everyone to do the following Please Read and don't push your beliefs on me, I'm not pushing my beliefs on anyone i'm simply looking for an answer to my question and for people that see things the way I do just so i know I'm not the only one, another thing is that I might say things that seem to contradict each other but i'd like to point out that life full of contradictions I'm going to start by saying that I'm eighteen and I'm an atheist I don't believe in God, don't get me wrong I was raised a Christian and I respect peoples beliefs I feel that everyone should be allowed to worship any God as they please. I like the idea of a God but i simply don't believe that there is one in other words i lost my faith. The way I see it "Ignorance is bliss" for most people, basically I feel like God is a lie that only exists to give people falls hope and happiness once again don't get me wrong I understand why people would want there to be a God it's nice to think that someone or something will always protect us, cares about us and loves us and that it doesn't all end after we die but i just don't believe any of it and i do not believe that souls exsist, once again even though i like the idea of havin a soul, I want to know the truth no matter how much it may hurt if 'ignorance is bliss i'd rather be miserable' I just don't want to be happy if i have to depend on a lie and i know that I may never know the truth and I feel none of us will but i believe that when we die it all end there's no life after death I'm a fatalist i feel like everything that happens happens for a reason and that we can't change our fate/desteny. We are destined to live we are destined to die and we can't change what is destined to happen in between And for the most part i'm an existential nihilist. Which means i feel like life lacks meaning and purpose. The only thing that makes me feel like life is worth living is that i hope to find true love and get merried i know that that is the only way i'll be happy however i know that i will probably never find it And finally I believe that death is nothing to fear because it is inevitable, i believe that one should live their lifes without fear of dying and that we should simply enjoy life until our time of death comes. Is there a name for people that believe that? I enjoy talking abut these subjects so feel free to add me on myspace if there's anything you want to talk to me about http://www.myspace.com/xxdeadxinsidexx505 more

Open Question: Would you read this if I wrote it?

I was thinking of writing a book centered around a misunderstood, antisocial girl who goes on a sort of personal quest to understand the people around her and how their minds work. She's always been an outsider, although she's never really tried to fit in before, and she tends to judge by what's on the surface--the front people put on for others to see. After this way of thinking is challenged by another ousider, a free-thinking boy she's known for awhile but never really noticed until they have an actual conversation, she decides to prove him wrong: prove that their classmates really are as shallow and similar as they seem. What she finds shocks her: They are people just like her, people with hidden problems and worries, hopes and fears. This makes her mad: she realizes that they aren't so different after all, that they probably could have been friends all along if they just took off the masks and told the truth. She decides to show them all for who they really are, but she does it in secret, spies on them. Gradually, all of their lives are entangled and messed up as everyone's secrets are anonymously revealed. She thinks they've gotten what they deserve, until she finds out something that her own parents have been keeping from her--she only has a year left to live. Will she own up to her mistakes and sort her life out, maybe find meaning for it, before its too late? So...critique, please? Is it too unbelievable, too cliche'? Would YOU read it? What do you like/dislike about it? What would you change about it? In other words...should I write this book? more

Open Question: Help fix/rate my Barbaros deck, will use in regionals.?

So, I was going to run a deck that people can't side against, as that's what win tournaments. So I built this Barbaros deck. Here is the deck list: (40 cards) MONSTERS: (23) 3x Beast King Barbaros 3x Light and Darkness Dragon 3x Nimble Momonga 2x Cyber Dragon 2x Green Gadget 2x Yellow Gadget 2x Red Gadget 2x Dandylion 2x Battle Fader 1x Gorz the Emissary of Darkness 1x Plaguespreader Zombie SPELLS: (11) 3x Soul Exchange 2x Card Trader 1x Limiter Removal 1x Overload Fusion 1x Swords of Revealing Light 1x Monster Reborn 1x Cold Wave 1x Giant Trunade TRAPS: (6) 2x Ultimate Offering 2x Dark Bribe 1x Call Of The Haunted 1x Mirror Force The deck mainly relies on easy special summons and swarming tactics in order to tribute multiple monsters and bring out the big guys. I love how LaDD and Barbaros work together, if LaDD revives Barbaros it's a free 3000 atk normal monster. This also explains the Call of the Haunted and Monster Reborn. I was drifting towards machines a bit, since the Gadgets and Cydras naturally fit into this deck anyways, so I added in a Limiter Removal and Overload Fusion for OTK situations, or just those times when you need some extra firepower. What happens a lot is I play UO, spam gadgets and sac them for a Barbaros or some sort, then later Overload fuse them all. I actually find myself stalling with LaDD quite a lot. I was thinking of adding in Spell Striker, although my spell count isn't too high, The Tricky, or maybe even Giant Rat for momonga or dandylion or maybe even a gadget when I need one. However, I'm not sure what to take out. Also, I know the staples need work. But, i need to keep at least two card traders, seeing as my hand could have all dead cards at some times (topdecking multiple gadgets is a problem). Help me out here. more

Open Question: Does this bore you? :(?

Everytime I read this, it gets more and more boring to me. Is it just because I keep reading it over and over, or is it REALLY just that boring? The loud crack of glass echoed through the otherwise silent car. Katrina’s face slowly faded from the cracked window, almost exactly how she faded away from my life. Katrina’s face continued to haunt me since her death. Whenever I could see my own forlorn figure, she seemed to be right there next to me. I could see so much of my sister in me; it actually hurt to stare in a mirror. But it wasn’t physical, like the pain in my now bloody hand. I guess punching the window wasn’t the best way to get rid of her memory. “Katrina!” My mother shouted from the front of the car as my father slammed on the brakes. I had been too distracted by Katrina’s face to strap my seatbelt on, so as the car lurched forward, my body slammed into the seat in front of me. But the pain wasn’t enough to distract me. The tears I had kept locked behind my pale eyelids for so long, were finally free as they dripped slowly, forming small paths along my cheeks. Did she really just call me Katrina? Did she want me dead instead of my sister? It made sense, after all. Katrina was a cheerleader, popular, and she could’ve made it as a singer in the big league. I, on the other hand, was considered an outcast among my classmates. I constantly worried my parents by not eating or sleeping. Black had become my favorite color, the night, my friend. Instead of answering my mother, I shook my head and opened the door. The freezing cold rain from outside demanded its entrance into our car, but I ignored it, as I ignored my parents frustrated commands. I knew where I was going like the back of my hand. Ever since I found out my older sister committed suicide, most likely from the wooden bridge, it had become my sanctuary. Ironic, I know. I wanted to forget about Katrina and move on with my life, but I still found myself walking to the bridge without ever planning it. A lot of people said I was Katrina’s clone now-a-days. I would just laugh, no matter how much it hurt. But even they could tell how hollow my laughter was. And it wasn’t just my laughter. As soon as the police discovered Katrina hadn’t been murdered, but instead committed suicide, I’ve been hollow. Katrina was more than a sister to me; she was my best friend. She was the only person I could trust enough to tell everything. That just made it hurt all the more. But what horrified me the most was the fact that my parents hid the note. They knew Katrina killed herself, but they still let the police figure it out themselves. That was why I dubbed this bridge my favorite place to go. It was the only place Katrina felt near me; it was like the bridge was filled with Katrina herself. And because of that, the tears that had first came slowly, were now streaming quickly down my cheeks, dripping off my chin. When it became too much, I let myself fall. I ignored the dull pain in my side, and the throbbing pain in my knuckle. Instead, I focused on the pain, anger, fear, and every emotion in between. The emotional pain was worse than anything. That, mixed with the anger was what finally drove me insane. Joining my tears, were my screams. Sometimes, I got enough strength to scream out words, like ‘Katrina’ or ‘Why?’ or my favorite: ‘Fuck me.’ But apparently someone must’ve heard my screams, because I suddenly felt a hand on my shoulder, acting comforting. But it was an act; it had to be. Everyone in this town knew Katrina, and everyone wanted her here, not me. “Go away!” I tried to shout, but the command came out quiet, hoarse from my screaming. “It ain’t gonna happen, Natalie.” A familiar voice retorted. “Whatever, Aidan.” I grumbled back. Katrina had always had a crush on Aidan, and apparently he was crushing on her too. When Katrina went missing, he was always at our house, waiting by the phone with the rest of us. Eventually, he became something like my older brother. “C’mon, Natalie, I’m gonna go bring you home now. I bet your parents are worried sick.” Ya? Well I bet they aren’t. But how in the world would I explain that to him? “I just wanna stay here for a bit.” It was the truth, just not the whole thing. I made a bit of an effort – the best I could muster at the moment – and sat up, leaning against the railing for support. How could emotions make a person so weak and tired? He sat down next to me, staring at the other side of the bridge. We stayed like that for a bit, staring off into space while Katrina haunted our thoughts. “I’m gonna miss her.” Aidan whispered, breaking the silence. I just nodded. If I started to talk about her again, I was sure I would break down again. “I still just can’t believe she’s gone.” I nodded again, letting my eyes slide shut, hoping I would drift away and never have to open my eyes again. Eventually, his babbling faded away, as did my consciousness. Please and Thank-you! :) more

Open Question: Ask at respect about me and a girl?

Hello people How are you? I am passing for a situation in my life and is with this girl. She studies with me in my university and finds that it nourishes a great feeling for me that valley more than friendship to her. At the first moment that we talk together, it was holding my hand, did not free it none according to more or to less, the height of the situation perhaps came, when it is looking at me and facing me some times. It had a time when I was to kiss it knot face, it finished closing the eyes (until the present moment I did not obtain to understand the attitude of it in relation to this). This girl said a time to me when for consideration I gave to flowers pra it, who would take care of of them until the day that they died. I find this history very pretty, but the problem is that I am very shy and I never called a girl pra I left. What do you think at respect? I am thankful for the attention more

Open Question: Why do people keep the crappy human rights record of Israel a secret?

And the same people go in full force, criticizing Muslim countries for their atrocious human rights record and lack of individual freedoms yet fail to even mention Israel for their insane laws which are essentially along the same lines. It's only fair you address Israel in the same way you would address those other countries. Here are 2 of the most interesting laws I found in Israel that are pretty bad. For one it proves it's not a free country, unless you're a Jew, and for two it proves that Israel is NOT westernized and indeed has elements of theocracy in it's government. It's illegal for a Non-Jew to marry a Jew in Israel. http://www.davidduke.com/general/proof-that-israel-does-not-allow-marriage-between-a-jew-and-non-jew_317.html It's illegal for Christians to proselytize in Israel. http://www.ifamericansknew.org/history/rel-christians.html That's just two of the most interesting things I found, I tend to update the list periodically and can't wait to read all the bullshit excuses. Every time a legitimate criticism of Israel is formed the pro-Israel morons will horde in excuses of Hamas, surrounded in enemy territory, and Antisemitism. It's funny how they cry Antisemitism too when Israel is essentially Anti-Everything that's not Jew. I also find it funny that the hand that feeds Israel is the hand they bite especially when they are in their country. Christians are treated like 2nd rate citizens in Israel just like Muslims.bood- You prove my point. Excuses.Israel implements Anti-Christian policies. http://www.thetruthseeker.co.uk/article.asp?ID=295Shawn I support freedom of speech, religion, and private property rights. As I mentioned earlier, MORE excuses. You divert my findings on Israel towards Islam or something other than Israel. Gotta love the EXCUSES man.mao - More excuses.... None of you people can shed any light on what I just said and resort to excuses and diverting the attention elsewhere intentionally. Criticizing Israel has become a taboo I guess.http://archbishop-cranmer.blogspot.com/2008/12/israels-anti-christian-discrimination.html More sources on Anti-Christian discrimination.Judaism traditionally has taken a very harsh view on proselytizing. Ever since the formation of the Jewish state, orthodox Jewish communities have come under scrutiny for the negative stereotyping and scapegoating of Christian minorities in the region, up to and including violent acts against Christian missionaries and communities.Persecution of Christians in Israel: The New Inquisition, Journal of Palestine Studies, Vol. 8, No. 1 (Autumn, 1978), pp. 135-140] Israeli liberal journalist Isak Letz has chronicled numerous instances of Orthodox Jewish groups becoming increasingly active in their opposition to Jews converting to Christianity, including violent acts against converts. These attacks often go unpunished by Israeli authorities.. In general, Christian missionaries limit proselytism in Israel due to Christian Zionist beliefs. However, Orthodox Jewish groups have exaggerated claims of proselytism as a pretext to attack Christians in the region.More recently, Jewish fundamentalist groups in Israel have stepped up attacks against evangelical Christian movements. In May 2008, hundreds of New Testaments were burned in Or Yehuda, Israel after having been collected, according to Or-Yehuda's deputy mayor, in an effort to stop attempts to distribute Christian literature in the city. [http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/05/28/bible.burning/index.html]Israel crimes against Christianity. http://www.jerusalemites.org/crimes/crimes_against_christianity/index.htmhttp://www.jerusalemites.org/crimes/crimes_against_christianity/41.htm more

Open Question: How can I free my mind?

This world is being controlled by evil people -according to "The Arrivals"- which seems convincing. I don't want to only free my mind, but I want to take a step, or be a factor in destroying the satanic procedure that is controlling this world ! I know I won't find the answer to that on Y!A, the main purpose of my question is to see if anyone shares my views and if anyone is actually researching these things. more

Open Question: How can I find out if someone is married?

I'm interested in a man I went to high school with. I haven't seen him in a really long time. I know several people who I could probably ask, but I would REALLY rather not because they'll know what I'm up to and I don't want him finding out - I don't want to cause any drama in his family, if he IS married. If I knew he was single then it wouldn't be a big deal, just seriously want NOTHING to do with a married man. He doesn't have Facebook or Myspace, or anything else that I've been able to find. Is there a way to find out online, some kind of records search that I can use for free? I've tried Googling, but it only brings up sites that I have to pay to use and I don't have the money for that right now. Thanks... :) more

Resolved Question: How can i learn Martial Arts for free online?

Hello guys i want to learn Kung Fu and then Ninjutsu.First of all where can i find or download videos for Kung Fu and where can i find videos that i can download FOR FREE for Ninjutsu?I want to become Ninja because today they steal my mum's bag and money.She was having her cards and i was together with my mum.I didn't try anything!I WAS SOCKED!!! I am not happy because i didn't try to defend my mum so i want to learn Kung Fu and Ninjutsu.I will become ninja and help the peoples ! My mum can't buy me or write me to Kung Fu class. WE DON'T HAVE MONEY! more

Open Question: Survey: If 'self pleasure' was a crime...?

Sorry, I had to write it that way so that it doesn't get picked up by Yaholian censors. If "masturbation" was a crime... ...When did you commit your first misdemeanor? ...What real-life criminal would you compare yourself to? ...How could they prove you're doing it? ...What kind of people would you meet in jail? ...Would you be surprised to find your family, minister, priest, and senator in jail? ...What kind of people would be free to rule the world? ...What sentence would they give you? more

Voting Question: Quitting Marijuana after 12 years as of tomorrow!?

Well, this is really just to put it out there to the world. It's been a long time coming and I don't think I've ever been so sure and unsure of what to expect in me entire life. I've tried stopping before, i've basically let this Drug rule my life since I left School. Met the Girls of my dreams nearly 2 years ago, and she is also a Drug Addict. I think we found solace in the fact that we both need change, and over time have realized what we have is not going to last if we don't give this away. After 12 years, and a ridiculous amount of time, money, weed & life I am ready to break free. Any support from people who have been where I am would be appreciated. Especially from those who have been in this position with someone they love. How do we do this effectively without killing each other at the same time?!? more

Voting Question: please help me, vote on my video please!?

Hi guys I'm a highschool student going to grade 12 and then university and I was hoping if you could help me out by voting for my video everyday till September 20th. This is a contest from intel and staples. It states that whoever has the most votes on their video wins a free laptop (something that I currently need really bad because I don't even have a desktop and I'm borrowing a computer to type this) This is the link: http://intel.rawintegrated.com/backtoschool/videoscontest.php Here's how you vote: 1. click on the bottom left at where it says vote now. You'll be directed to a video page. I should be on the first page right now on the top right corner or the bottom row. As the day progresses I might be on different pages. But, 2. click on my video (it's called Tian Xiao. Can't miss it) 3. then when you c my video click on"vote for this video" 4. you will be directed to a different page. enter some info about urself and click vote again. 5. Do this for 10 days, once each day. Get as much people as you can please please please :) You're allowed one vote per person/email/computer. So a computer can only register ur vote once each day. If you have multiple computers please vote on my video on multiple computers but make sure it's a different family member's name and email. My video has the name Tian Xiao. Please I need all the support I can get. Thank you for your support and reading. I need to beat a guy who has more than 1000 votes and I only have around 100 (he started 14 days before me. I just found out about the contest. Although I daresay my video is much better) Please help me out and thank you very much. Voters also gets a chance at winning a laptop. This is just a contest for students going back to school. more

Voting Question: I've had enough with my aunt living with me!?

I'm 13 and my aunt moved in 7 years ago when I was 6 cause she had no where to go (my family came from Taiwan and all of my mom's siblings came to the U.S., though I was born here.) But anyways, I'm just tired of having her living with us. It's one thing to see a family member (other than mom and dad) once a year, but then its another to live with one for 6 years (unless you like having that family member). At first when she came here I actually enjoyed her staying here (cause I love seeing my family members), but this got WAY out of hands. I understand she doesn't have the kind of money to live in somewhere fancy, but she is living in a city that she can only afford 20+ year old houses (which she dislikes). She doesn't want to live with her other sister up in Washington cause she thinks its too cold so she prefers southern california. But up in Washington she can actually afford that area but she dislikes the weather up there. OK so far it looks fine right? Well it ain't done yet. At home she RARELY and I mean RARELY buys food for the household. She just consumes whatever that's in the fridge or cabinet all she wants. And when she DOES buy groceries, she buys probably just fruits that are actually on sale. Ya people like on sale stuff but she literally "relies" on it. It's as if she can afford to spend an extra penny. Yet she goes out to buy clothes and shoes when she already has about 15 pairs of shoes and about 30-50 sets of clothes. You'd think during the free time she would probably go find a way to move into her own house right? WRONG as well. During the weekend she hangs out with her boyfriend and most of the time its the boyfriend that drives down to where we live and that takes about 40 min. and A LOT OF GAS (since he drives a pickup truck). She rarely drives her own car (mainly just to go to work) so she can save as much gas as possible. You know how unfair that is? I don't think ANYONE wants to drive that far all the time just to see a friend. It would be reasonable if each week they take turn of who goes where but this is just ridiculous. Oh yea, she goes out and parties all day (or night) and comes home around 2 AM. I feel despicable/annoyed. I know you may be thinking, just do think that much about it but COME ON, 6 years of this is long enough. It's time she moved on. She's thought about moving into a house of her own but she decides to stay with us which I can understand since she DOES NOT have to buy FOOD and DOES NOT PAY FOR FOOD when going to parties. I know living on Earth can be great and all, but this is NOT Heaven. If it was I wouldn't be explaining about this. By the way she HAS to put makeup (even though it looks the same without it) and the smell goes around my room all the time (cause its right next to the bathroom/sink and there she does her makeup). It is just AWFUL living with her. By the way she hogs the TV at a certain hour when my friend comes over and we play Playstation 3. If it wasn't for our kindness to bring her in she would LITERALLY BE HOMELESS. So share your opinion about this. more

Resolved Question: How can I stay motivated to lose weight while having a busy college schedule?

I have gained 40 lbs since freshman year, so that is about 10 lbs a semester. (I'm now a jr.) Between a terrible sleep schedule, stress, and not having the best food options on campus I have gotten to where I look pudgy. I'm just at the point where I am considered "overweight" and nothing I have tried has stuck. I started P90X and LOVED it, but it's so time consuming I never had an hr and a half a day to spend on it alone. I began to work out at a gym but my parents quit paying, even though I had been going every day, then being at home I had absolutely no motivation. I hate working out in front of people, but I am a morning person, and wouldn't mind getting up at say 5 am to use my new apartments fitness center for a bit before showering and heading to class. What can you suggest? Do any of you have motivational tips you can share with me?!? I used to love running, and working out because it always makes me feel accomplished and happy... But now, it's so hard to spend the only hour I have free from homework on a treadmill, when I feel like this. I'm in a new school, a completely lonely college kid, boyfriend treated me like crap so I would break up with him this last week... I need a new me, and to find joy and passion in my life again!!! Also a good fitness plan that would work for me!! thanksI don't eat too much. I actually eat all organic fresh veggies and fruits... don't really eat bread and only eat wheat pasta. drink fat free milk... Don't really ever have sugar... and am allergic to MSG so I pretty much stay away from processed foods if possible? I'm now cooking for myself and am completely on my own so I have the freedom for a life change! more

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