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How Kodak's Leaders - And Others - Could Have Sensed Complacency

John Kotter: So I can be a good guy. That really cares about the company, and I’m down in my job as a staff engineer or something like that, but if I don’t get it, what’s a rational thing to do? I’ll do my job. But once you think ...

Europe at the crossroads: splinter or unite

However, some see the unraveling of the Merkel-Sarkozy pairing as possibly a good thing. The two were so close they were ... Antonis Samaras, the leader of Greece's Conservative New Democracy party, has called for the terms of the country's bailout loans ...

The 'Not-So-Good' Good Life Of A Russian Hacker

Judging by the pictures on his VKontake social networking page, Vladislav Khorokhorin (or Horohorin in phonetic English) has a pretty good view of the French ... role in U.S. credit card theft as leader of a gang called CarderPlanet.

Greek Socialist head: 'Good omen' for coalition

ATHENS, Greece — Greece's Socialist party leader says the chances are good for a coalition that will end the crisis-hit country's post-election deadlock. Hours after receiving the presidential mandate to lead government-forming talks ...

African leaders agrees on characteristics for leadership

said that leadership comes down to four factors: brains, soul, heart and good nerves. "As a leader, you need to be professional and know what you are doing. That is brains. Your soul gives you a direction," he said.

IG offices thrive despite lack of permanent leadership

"These individuals do in fact provide very effective services, and we are in good stead when they are placed in those ... "One structure advantage of permanent IG leadership involves independence. Another advantage of permanent IG leadership involves ...

Servitude accused: Family leader 'good in his own way'

The head of a traveller family facing forced labour charges in Bedfordshire was a "good man in his own way", Luton Crown Court has been told. A man who said he worked for the Connors at Little Billington for seven years said Tommy Connors Sr ...

A CIA Sting Foils al-Qaeda, But We'd Have Been Safer Not Knowing

The good news is that in a CIA-coordinated operation ... Osama Bin-Laden may be long gone, and the rest of the movement's leadership in Pakistan hollowed out and neutered, but he stubborn truth is that such victories can't stop a small group of dedicated ...

Password Protection Act of 2012: A Good Start Against Employer Snooping

First the good news—the PPA is sweeping in scope ... Heinrich, and Rep Engel have all taken important leadership positions on this issue and advanced important protections. We’ll work with them on the other issues we’ve identified.

Open Question: How Vastu sastra became Non viable to accept, when compared to Astrology ?

No Lengthy explanations. The Front Neibhourer’s Vayu Stana which is Septic tank place or the Toilet usaging is in few Sqft to The Respective one’s ‘’Easonya Stana ‘’ to have Well , Bore or water storager and Naturally that water is not ideal to use unless Each House is divided by a street or a road. So Vastu gone out in total not accepted as not safe to use. Astrology is Relevant and Authentic subject and that’s why it was Highlighted by relevant knowledged Humans in creation and surprisingly they found 60% Majority of Humans are with Predictable and 40% are Un Predictable in creation itself and this Ratio made war like situations too over each other, in terms of comparision scenerios in each talent and Living is the secret. So Ancient Elders made the Good and Bad Stars and Planets along with Days and Time to fix Auspisious Days, and the following in these Auspisious Days makes all in Uniform in all aspects right from Birth to Generations too.But to their Dismay caste Parities in each Religion made Life and living becoming uneasy. So All risks to Life is made like a Manual and necessary Protections were promulgated like Theft and Violence – Police, Fire – Fire Dept, Outside disturbance – Army,Navy,Airforce etc, Health –Hospitals, Overpowerring stronger people by scrutinizing the weakness in Astrology of the individual etc. in each Town and Village clubbing made Life span saved each year which called as Kingdom and now Government. Similarly Governace and Government is a Find to wipe out Astrological Life risks of each individual with all Necessary essentials affordability at reach, to make the individual is not Lazy, but Government became Nil Provider of Essentials but keen to take away money from people by way of so many names like Tax, Duty, Service with no clean roads or streets or water and water to be bought which is shame with somany rivers plus Land resources’s Bunglings too. Astrology is the Root cause of Formation of Religions and Religions were spreaded as per each’s liking to Link themselves. To Authenticate this The Ancient Elders compared the Good and Bad of each individual compared it to their Zodiac chart and found amazingly the Good and Bad Astro signs tallied as Good Planet ,Star and Bad Planet,Star and thus formed the Good’s Best character of star and Planet as God and Goddess in Idol forms that too sacredly when they found Sticky Rocks at 90Degree exact to All 27 stars, 9Planets, Star constellations within the 12 Zodiac signs and there they formed God,Goddess Idols and the race to find such 90 Deg. among Religion Leaders made the Religion Growth spreaded. All Festivals of each Religion is Astrological movements only exception being the Religion finders's Birth or demised days. Hence Gods and Goddesses of all Religions are nothing But the Universe’s Good creating structures in Idol forms , and Rebirth theories are for the Universe’s structures and not to any Humans, as up to now we could not see anyone crossed 500 years aged and cannot accept all Humans are 100% Bad to have death, and same way we did not see anyone talking about their previous Birth. As per Court and Judiciary nature of Mind and Brain of Human in identification of Good and Bad, it is 100% evident that each Bad Doing of Human has the punishment in his Old age as the Mind overpowers his age and make him to do realizations of misdeeds by someway or other, as Each individual will suffer for his bad actions whether a King or a Beggar there is uniformity, and none of their family Members can take Burden as Mind Body,and feelings are individualistic. Maha Bharat Epic is the start of the Religions as the Imaginary keeping inview of the 12 zodiac’s study in which 1 st and 8th sign are with Mars as Lord which meant that Deaths occur due to Land, Woman, Short temper with actual characters that of Universe’s influence on Humans as per Astrolgy made Epic as God fearing Pandavas – Panchanga and vastu followers Kauravas – Philonthropic High Talented Humans Pandavas – Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn as Pandavas Karna - Earth Kunti Devi Moon Sun as Karna’s Father thru Kunti Devi without Marriage. Lord Krishna Full Moon and Lord Rama New Moon with Moon’s movements as their Namas, and Lord Venkateswara is Moon with Moon movements shapes of Full ,New Moon as Lord Venkateswara’s Nama clubbing Ramanaama and Krishna Naama , were in Maha Bharat and Ramayana is to Highlight Rama as New Moon, Lakshmana as Full Moon, Bharatha as Ekadasi and Shatruguna as Dasami and All these to make uneasy causing Astami and Navami Thithis devotional to comeout from problems is the intention. Sun Lord shiva, Moon Vishnu ,Brahma is imaginary of 3 worlds namely Sky, Earth and under the Earth’s universe’s structure i.e. Booloka, Mel Loka, and Paadhala Loka as 3 Loka HeadEarth as Parvati Goddess and Lord Muruga is the son of Sun and Earth and Lord Ayyapa is Son of Sun and Moon in Natural way and Lord Jesus’s Birth is by Praying way, and Planet Mercury is Lord Buddha, Venus is Lord Mahaveera as both these Planets were without Moon , and Star constellations of Canis Major, Ursa Major started Sikkism and this formation of Religion is due to Moon’s Tricks of Adharma in MahaBharat in Lord Krishna character and remember Planet Venus which is without Moon and Rotates Anti cloakwise and not like other Planets narrated as Mahaveer, and on other side Since Venus is connected to Female Births, Females are always stronger in all aspects they take is the fact. Land Shape of Earth as Lord Jesus and Holy cross by seeing Karna’s cruel end, and Kunti Devi as Goddess Mary mean Not Married but Mother and Sun as Father of Jesus and Each Religion did exact negative to Other Religions’s Dates, Times’Dress, Foods, Colours, Traditions etc is the truthif analised can understand. Star Contellations like Orion – word of honour or cursing, Bootes – Importance to foot , Chappals or Padhukas Comet Liniear – Lakshman Rekha, Bagwad Gita, Asteriods – Tempe Bell, Blackhole – taking away evils by rounding the arms cloak and anticloakwise, Serpens – vikram Bethal stories, snake shapes,Saitans etc. and many more too. So Worshipping and Praying Idols is worthy, Purposeful, as the Life span will be spent without illhealth is guranteed. Animals including Dogs to be kept in zoo as Straying in streets doing sex in front of school going children of male and female is such bad that safe culture cannot be imposed. Bleaching Power usage in all cleanings shud be made compulsory instead of any chemicals or Phenoil, as the Ground water table cannot be contaminated if Bleach Powder alone is used. Hope this makes each individual to have belief in Gods, Goddesses, Religions and their prayer may click them by luck to have Deathlsorry Deathless -Hope this makes each individual to have belief in Gods, Goddesses, Religions and their prayer may click them by luck to have Deathless Life too . My 10 Years finding of Metal Mercury is the Origin of Life of Livings on Earth with its unique nature of moving on its own non sticky, and Temperature sensitive is relevant. Similary there is no salt taste vegetable or fruit on Earth inspite Earth having 3/4th Salt water. Also Plants and Trees are not Livings and they are like Hairs on Human Body which regrow when trimmed and the sensations of Trees and Plants related to the Universe’s active activity. Human creation is make Earth safe from Tilt, Break from its timely rotation activity with abundant water in it with each life is connected like save Earth to save yourself which is intelligent design. My intention is with request to All Goernment Heads and Oppsition Parties to do Governace in a clean way as elected by People, and Lead Life Sumtriptitana SatisMy intention is with request to All Goernment Heads and Oppsition Parties to do Governace in a clean way as elected by People, and Lead Life Sumtriptitana Satisfaction which mean Actual satisfation and not abnormal satisfaction. Is it correct to pass it to all please ?The 14 fays between New Moon and Full Moon is 14 days Forest Life of Rama and 14 worlds in Krishna's Mouth when opened - 14 Bhuvana Pandams/ Irueazhu ulagams - 2x7 =14 proves my study more

Open Question: What are my chances in getting into IVY league universities?

I'm really conserned about my chances of getting into ivy league schools, as at this stage I should decide whether to have a gap year or go to US high school for 1 year in ordet to get better scores and win some maths/economics competitions. Here are some info about me for you to evaluate my chances. 1) I'm an international student, I've been studying abroad since I got 15. 9 years in Russia, 1 year in SIngapore, 2.5 years in Britain. 2) I've got a certificate for finishing middle school in Russia with (A,A,A,B), certificate for finishing GCSE (A,A,A,A,B,) and A-levels in Britain (A-economics, B- Maths, B-history) bad A-levelvs results are due the difficulty of the course as it is equivalent to the 12th grade and 1st year of the US University. 3) I'm bilingual Russian/English. 4) I have participated in Student Investor Challenge (lost as I purchased too much shares of the company which lost the court case and their share price felt dramatically), President of the Debating society. 5) Going to do SAT in June, predicted score from 2000 to 2200. 6) Have some people ,who finished different Ivy league colleges,will recommend me as a student. 7) Doing a lot of sports. 3 years of tenns, 1 year of boxing, 2 years of thai boxing. Unfortunately haven't done any competitions as was moving from country to country. 8) Have got 2 good techer's recommendations. 9) If I'll have a gap year, than I'd go to russian army. I got accepted into elite russian milittary forces as a commando. This will develop my leader's skills and will allow me to participate in Athletics, long distance ones especially. Moreover, I would be able to participate in Boxing and Wrestling competitions. 10) Have 1 month of working experience in restaraunt sector. If I have low chances of getting in, than could you advice on the best next move for getting into Ivy league. Can I go straight to 12th grade, after finishing which I'll get a certificate of completing high school in the States? Or should I just be a little bit more realistic and apply to other colleges like NYU Additional Details Russian army is just 1 year long. Right now I'm living in the UK, so I got out of there already =). About GPA, unfortunately there is no such thing as GPA in Britain. But A-level results are ABB,but again A-levels are much harder than US high school. I've got predicted SAT which varies from 2000 to 2200, with 740-770 maths score. In addition to that I've got a good US history knowledge, 1890-1945 especially. I'm planning to stay in the US after graduation because, to my knowledge this country has a real working democracy, friendly views about jews,beautiful cities and interesting history, roaring 20s and Great Depression my favourite parts=) In A-levels you can study only 2-4 subjects. The marks for A-levels: History-B, maths-B, economics-A GC SE ( grade 10/11): maths-A business studies-A economics-A IT- B English-B Art and design -A Grade 9/10 in russian school: maths-A english-A russian-B history-A physics-A chemistry-B literature-A sociology-A Russian army is compulsory, so there is nothing I can do about it, other than to go to Russian University, which is not a very good idea... more

Open Question: what color should a party leader have?

m white and lightblondebrown, the swedish country is pretty racist and such. so please tell me a good hair color. i dont wanna be pressumed as the sweidsh-outlander because of my hair. im wondering should i gele toning , hair spray . hair dye. it what should i do. should i keep my hair or color it like to black because its like swedish and outlandish. tell me please. what you think. all retards will be reported. the best answer will be bested. more

Open Question: what hair color should a party leader have?

Open Question: Should I tell him how I feel?

There's this guy I met about a year ago. We worked at the same place. After I left the workplace to go home, which is 7 hours away. I was done with school and we started talking on Facebook. I then didn't like exchanging messages on there so I told him to start texting me and gave him my number. From that day until now, we have been texting each other everyday. A year has passed. Our schedules are very busy an it's been hard to schedule a time to hangout. we finally hung out 2 weeks ago. He was a complete gentleman. Opened the door for me, said "ladies first" when we were buying tickets.He paid for the snacks.We arrived for the movie about 30 min early.So we were the only two in the theater for a while.We just talked and laughed the whole time.No awkward silence at all.After the movie we walked outside and talked by my car for about an hour.He gave me a hug and we left. We have met up before though because I wanted a discount at the place we worked at and he was more than happy to help me out.We met up two times.and we talked alot then.That's when people started asking of we're going out.He teases me a lot in texts and on valentines day I wished him a happy vday and said he was a good friend. And he said aww...you're gonna make me blush. When we worked together, we would talk.he would call me over to help him on the register.smile at me across the room.tease me. I feel I can talk about anything with him and he's also told me a lot about himself as well.I really want to tell him I like him but I'm afraid he won't see me that way and say I'm just a friend. Plus I don't want to make things awkward. Yet again, i sometimes think That he might think i'm too good for him since I have big goals and I'm smart, artistic and have the qualities of a strong leader.I don't want him to think that though.He's 25 and I'm 20. Do you think I should just spill my feelings or wait for something to happen?I don't even know if he likes more

Open Question: ADVICE PLEASE: I would like to start my own business?

Please give serious answers as this is a serious question. I have always liked the idea of being in charge and I get an adrenalin rush at the idea of owning a company, whether it be small or big. I am a very good leader, I have always been told this, but my first experience of genuine acknowledgement was at my previous employment, an assistant manager position opened up. A notice went around the office and I was overheard talking about how I would love the opportunity to be able to be manage the office as I know what it's like at the bottom and I understand the needs of the department. I was surprised to have my colleagues agree and suggest I apply. Unfortunately they wanted somebody with over 18 months experience in the position I was in. So I was unable to apply due to being there only 13 months. To the point! How could I go about starting business, I am willing to take courses. How would I go about deciding what to base my business on? I am struggling to narrow down my passions and hobbies into career worthy business ventures... Any tips would be fantastic, thank you. more

Open Question: Can you grade my essay?

This is an essay I wrote for my socials class on Discrimination against non europeans in the Laurier era.. Please grade it and tell me what level you think it is at as I'm not going to tell you what grade I'm in.. :) Thanks!! The year 1896 marks the year in which Wilfred Laurier was elected as Canada’s first French-Canadian Prime Minister. The “Laurier Era”, as many call it, started the transformation of Canada into a multicultural country. Social reforms emerged and in the end ultimately changed the country’s identity. Although the result of this era was the well known rights and freedoms we all enjoy today, the road towards them was not always smooth. New immigrants to Canada were unfairly and cruelly discriminated against by the Canadian Government and European Settlers. European settlers in Canada were very prejudiced towards anyone who did not come from their country or culture. They assumed that their traditions were the best and everything they believed in was the truth. They were a proud nation and seemed to have an aversion to the thought of living in a culturally diverse country. The European settlers resented the Minister of the Interior, Clifford Sifton, and his “open door policy” . Their fear was that all the new groups coming to Canada “would alter the British character of the country” . People who were in support of immigration, such as British Business owners, were only endorsing it for the purpose to exploit the immigrants. They viewed them as a “pool of cheap labour” . This affirms the British Canadians to be a selfish nation. Rather than accept and assimilate newcomers, they would use them to their advantage in turning a profit. This perspective of Europeans settlers proves just how much they cared about appearance. The British Canadians were not the only party guilty of discrimination against non Europeans. The Canadian Government played a large role in encouraging inequity towards these groups. They seemed to initially support immigration by allowing Siftons open-door policy. Although many people were not in favour of this approach, Sifton defended it by saying “... a stalwart peasant in a sheep-skin coat, born of the soil, whose forefathers have been farmers for ten generations, with a stout [strong] wife and a half-dozen children is good quality.” His view is what caused the prairies to become a diverse area. Eventually the Government began to succumb to pressure from the public, British Columbians especially, and in 1905 Frank Oliver replaced Sifton as Minister of the Interior. Oliver actually agreed with the idea that immigration should be restricted. He introduced a more acute immigration policy aimed particularly at non white immigrants. The Governments cruel behaviour towards non white immigrants harshly displays the fact that in times of controversy they may not always choose the right thing to do. By 1891 more than 9400 Chinese immigrants were living in isolated communities, called “Chinatowns”, throughout British Columbia. Employers were eager to hire the Chinese men because they worked hard but could be paid drastically less than white workers. Labour Unions began to feel bitter as they believed the Chinese were taking away job opportunities from their workers. Leaders of the unions eventually came to the forefront in promoting Asian exclusionary legislature. In 1907 the Asiatic Exclusion League rallied up over 9000 people and marched down to Vancouver’s Chinatown. They destroyed much of the community, breaking windows, vandalizing buildings and terrorizing the small businesses. All of this was an act of defiance in response to Lieutenant-Governor, James Dunsmir, refusal to sign a bill restricting the immigration of Chinese into Canada. This event was a giant embarrassment to Vancouver and they apologized to the Japanese Government and worked out a settlement for the damaged properties. Despite their embarrassment a ban of 400 peoples per year from Asia was issued. Furthermore the Government developed the “continuous passage policy” which required a direct, nonstop route to Canada. Since this was impossible to do coming from Asia, they believed they had solved their immigration problems. Both the settlers Canadian Government are accusable in the instance of Asian discrimination. It frighteningly communicates that devastating effects can occur if feelings of anger and hostility reach a boiling point. The discrimination against non European immigrants by European settlers and the Canadian Government was not justified. Immigrants brought new perspectives, diverse traditions, and hardworking attitudes to Canada. They were greeted by an arrogant and abusive nation which offered poor opportunities and treated them as inferiors. In a country where they had come to simply improve their quality of life for themselves and their family, they instead found themselves in the middle of a battle for, what should have been, basic rights and freedoms. more

Open Question: What path should my "Tragic Hero" character take? Should he stay a good guy, or commit a terrible act?

This would come in the middle of the book, after A LOT of character development. The reader will be sympathizing and understanding this character's struggle by this point. This character is named Connor. The novel takes place in a chaotic city, where social values have been broken by a mixture of socioeconomic instability and a contagious disease that causes insanity. Through the novel, he kills people, and justified that. Now, a part of him looks at Laine (his already-taken love interest) no longer as a friend, and more as a solution to his sexual urges (he doesn't want to die a virgin). He has always lusted over her, but as local civilization collapses, he struggles with morality. This is where I need YOU to make a decision for me. Assume that what I said holds true, and character development has lead you to understand the pitfalls of this guy. Connor comes to a strong moral crossroad as he spends time with this young woman. Your opinion will weigh on how I write this novel. Now, there are five options: OPTION ONE-good prevails: Connor, despite his sexual fixation with Laine, decides that rape is NEVER an option. He embodies his evil thoughts in his reflection in a mirror, and shatters it. Laine comes in to console him, he confesses that he is in love with her. She, in turn, thinks he is going crazy, but stays with him. Connor goes on to become a heroic follower in the story. Eventually, he sacrifices himself to get Laine out of the city, believing that he has been infected by the disease. This option signifies a "redemption/noble sacrifice" approach: he kills off his bad thoughts with physical pain to continue protecting the woman he loves. OPTION TWO-no one but us: Connor comes to terms with the fact that Laine is all he cares about. He puts aside his protective inner thoughts and confesses that he has loved her for a very long time. He admits that he's willing to do anything to keep her alive, and suggests that they pull together as lovers, at least for a little personal comfort. She agrees to this, and assumes her boyfriend is dead so she can move on. They make love. This leads him to have greater confidence. He gains a position of leadership in a group of survivalists, and Laine is by his side. This signifies a "Loss of Innocence" in the book, and a "salvation of companionship" element. OPTION THREE-equilibrium: Connor suppresses his sexual urges, and even his romantic feelings, and starts to lose his personality. He's stuck between good and evil in a sense. He becomes more and more mechanical. Further, he begins to look at situations from a detached and logical perspective. Losing his emotional sense makes him relentless. He fights like one who is seeking death, and because of this apathy, survives. People sometimes believe that he is a crazy, thanks to his lack of emotion. He fights like they do; giving no quarter to rivals. Eventually, he becomes a leader of a group, and he leaves Laine behind when she is weak or argumentative about one of his decisions; that will signify that he is abandoning his beloved past for total equilibrium. It's a sense of a "loss of humanity" approach. OPTION FOUR-tragedy: Connor comes to terms with the fact there is nobody else but Laine left for him to love. He tells her the stress of their situation has taken a toll on them both, and that they should sleep together, with no mention of love. Laine rejects this, and tells him she isn't interested like that. Connor sulks about it. He later confronts her once more. He claims he's earned it, by being her protector. He forces her into sex; she consents but feels violated. He feels happy with the end result, and thinks she loves him back. They have sex several times, Laine becoming increasingly disturbed as the act continues. Connor soon wakes up looking down the barrel of his own gun. He has an epiphany, seeing he has done wrong, and apologizes for forcing her to have sex with him. He admits that he loves her, but, she, in a fit of emotional fury, pulls the trigger mid-sentence. She soon realizes she loved him, and shoots herself. It's a "Shakespearean" approach, truly the most tragic. "best intentions" carried out poorly. OPTION FIVE-evil prevails: Connor, driven by his lust for Laine, decides that morality isn't meant for this new world. The big city has gone to hell, people murder one another at every turn, they do whatever they want to. Connor decides it's time he did something to satisfy his urges. He forces himself on Laine, and a struggle ensues. He beats her, and rapes her, wanting not only sex from this beautiful woman, but a sense power over her which he had never felt before. Connor becomes the antagonist, and she the protagonist. Connor frequently uses her for sex. Eventually, she steals his gun and blows his head off as he sleeps. It's like a "Fall from grace" approach.Thank you for reading, any and all answers are highly appreciated!ce" approach.Thank you for reading, any and all answers are highly appreciated! more

Open Question: Do you think I could get into the following Universities or colleges/ recommendations?

I plan on taking AP literature, AP History, and AP Pych my senior year. Freshman year average:94 Sophomore year average:92 Junior:94 I took 1 honors class freshman year( History), three sophomore year(History, Literature, and Chemistry(got a 75:( for the year); then I took AP History, Spanish 3 Honors, and Honors Literature for my Junior Year. Aside from what im involved in i have: hosted my high schools singing competition 2 years, announced for the powder puff game 2 years in a row, and have alway hosted the schools talent show. I have been class president all three years. I am in the Teen Leadership Counsel, meaning i have promise to abstain from alcohol/ drugs, and through that club I have volunteered at food pantries numerous times. I coordinate a block party for the seniors in my grandmas community for them to have a good time to socialize.I am involve in the Gifted and talented program and involved in Model Congress and was elected my Party Leader by my party which is a group of kids from all over the state, because of my leadership abilities. I was given a citation from the state of NJ for my work/dedication with the interfaith food pantry for getting my school second place in a district wide competition. I have received the "excelsior award" twice for receiving a 90+ average each year. I am Editor and Chief of the Yearbook... and my second year being involved in it. I am also in Project Lead, which is a club of about 100 students chosen to part take in organizing school functions as well as other community outreach programs. I also am heavily involved in Theatre, and i am the Clerk of my International Thespian Troupe, I have gotten a lead in every Fall Play since my Freshman year, and have been involved in all 3 production we do each year. I have also participated in state wide competitions. Im in national honor society, history honor society, Honors guard, Boy State, and will be at the JSA summer school at Georgetown. I'm the most involved kid in my school and every teacher and students know me and hold me in high regard. I will have excellent recommendations from my vice principle, drama teacher, and other faculty. I want to go to Georgetown(Im in love with it) its my reach! MY BIG REACH lol( Im looking at Trinity, Connecticut College, U of Va, U or Richmond, Villanova, Lafeyette, Boston College, Salsbury, Loyola. Any other recommendations, do I need more safety schools, am i reaching to high. I want to study something along the lines of finance/banking/ government/politics. more

Open Question: What would be some criticism for this poem?

Success by Robert William Service You ask me what I call Success - It is, I wonder, Happiness? It is not wealth, it is not fame, Nor rank, nor power nor honoured name. It is not triumph in the Arts - Best-selling books or leading parts. It is not plaudits of the crowd, The flame of flags, processions proud. The panegyrics of the Press are but the mirage of Success. You may have all of them, my friend, Yet be a failure in the end. I've know proud Presidents of banks Who've fought their way up from the ranks, And party leaders of renown Who played as boys in Shantytown. Strong, self-made men, yet seek to trace Benignity in any face; Grim purpose, mastery maybe, Yet never sweet serenity; Never contentment, thoughts that bless - That mellow joy I deem Success. The haply seek some humble hearth, Quite poor in goods yet rich in mirth, And see a man of common clay Watching his little ones at play; A laughing fellow full of cheer, Health, strength and faith that mocks at fear; Who for his happiness relies On joys he lights in other eyes; He loves his home and envies none. . . . Who happier beneath the sun? Aye, though he walk in lowly ways, Shining Success has crowned his days. more

Open Question: Would you be happy if YOU owned your own healthcare coverage, NOT your employer and NOT federal government?

What if OBAMACARE is repealed or struck down by Supreme Court.... And then what if "leaders" in Washington finally abolished employer-based healthcare insurance and transitioned to YOU owning your own healthcare insurance policy? And what if instead of an expensive comprehensive healthcare policy it was a much less expensive catastrophic healthcare insurance....it covered you and your familiy in the event of a low probability event that triggered catastrophically high healthcare expenses. And then imagine if you simply paid your doctors the cost for every visit as you went. Doctors in smaller rural communities might have to adjust costs to accomodate the ability to pay of their communities, like grocery stores do....like plumbers do...like everyone else already does. Once the present increasingly dysfunctional healthcare system was replaced with this fundamentally sound healthcare system, the safety net programs of Medicare & Medicaid could be re-built leveraging the sound market in place. Poor could receive "food stamps" vouchers to buy healthcare and enrolled in catastrophic healthcare insurance. People with pre-existing conditions would be forced to live under Medicaid programs but with a more sound market-driven healthcare system available would definitively receive better care. What do you think of THAT vision? Lower rates for following simple preventative measures. ANYTHING BUT linking healthcare to employment, OR WORSE having federal government control us. more

Open Question: What if You owned healthcare insurance instead of your employer and what if it was only catastrophic insurance?

Open Question: What are my chances in getting into Ivy league universities?

Open Question: so... i need help again...?

13. According to the Declaration of Independence, government should be based upon what? (1.04) A. the power of law B. the consent of the people C. the wishes of our elected officials D. the Supreme Court’s reading of the Constitution 14. The Declaratory Act stated that (1.03) A. the colonists declared independence from Great Britain B. the colonists refused to pay any more taxes C. Great Britain could enact taxes and determine all policies in the colonies as it saw fit D. Great Britain declared its support of the colonists’ right to independence 15. How are government decisions made in a direct democracy? (1.02) A. citizens elect representatives to carry out the processes of government B. religious leaders meet to make government decisions based on their religious beliefs C. all the people meet to make laws and decide what actions to take D. a small group meets to make decisions for the society 16. Which answer is the BEST description of the relationship between effective citizenship and the community? (10.04) A. effective citizens vote in community elections B. effective citizens create a neighborhood watch program C. effective citizens organize a church meeting D. a community can exist without effective citizens 17. Which choice BEST completes the graphic organizer above? (1.08) A. checks and balances B. Federalism C. the three branches of government D. limited government 18. Which statement BEST sums up why the early colonists came to New England? (1.01) A. the colonists were fleeing famine in Europe B. the colonists came for work and religious freedom C. the colonists came to establish an agricultural plantation system D. the colonists were escaping debtors prison 19. Which form of government is headed by a king or queen with no limits on his or her authority? (1.08) A. anarchy B. dictatorship C. theocracy D. absolute monarchy 20. Anti-federalists opposed ratification of the Constitution because (1.05) A. it failed to give Congress enough power to be effective. B. it lacked a Bill of Rights C. it was unfair to more populous states D. it gave too much power to the states 21. What was the MAIN difference between the House of Burgesses and the Mayflower Compact? (1.02) A. The Mayflower Compact was a direct democracy, while the House of Burgesses set up a representative democracy. B. The House of Burgesses was a direct democracy, but the Mayflower Compact set up a representative democracy. C. The Mayflower Compact was the first written constitution, while the House of Burgesses was unwritten. D. The House of Burgesses submitted to the will of the majority, while the Mayflower Compact did not. 22. Which duty of citizenship is critical to supporting government services? (10.04) A. obeying the law B. serving in the military C. paying taxes D. serving on a jury 23. Which of the following BEST describes the economic setup of the colonies? (1.01) A. the North based its economy on agriculture; the South on shipbuilding and industry B. the North used slave labor; the South used indentured servants as workers C. the North based its economy on shipbuilding and industry; the South on agriculture D. the North exported their goods to Great Britain, the South exported their goods to France. 24. What would MOST LIKELY happen if citizens did not practice tolerance? (10.04) A. the common civic culture would be strengthened B. social conflict would increase C. people would respect each other more D. citizens would collaborate 25. Which of the following was an effect of the Boston Tea Party? (1.03) A. Parliament began placing taxes on sugar. B. British regulars fired on colonists at the Boston Massacre C. the Sons of Liberty was founded. D. Parliament closed the port of Boston. 26. Which is a civic duty required by US law for 18 year old male citizens? (10.01) A. serving as a legislative page B. voting in all elections C. registering with Selective Service D. volunteering for a political campaign more

Open Question: Will my life get better?

Lemme just start by saying that I used to be part of a popular group because my first cousin is popular and we were sorta close (not anymore). When we were in highschool I realized that they didn't care about me even though we were friends since 4th grade. They wouldnt invite me anywhere when they were with their popular friends. They got new friends in highschool and I literally would just sit with them at lunch and they wouldn't talk to me. I was just a floater at that point so I left and went to another group of friends. That didn't really work out because I was only friends with a few of them but not the leader of the group, apparently of you're not friends with the leader, you're not a real part of the group. So I became best friends with one of the less popular ones but then he went to college one year earlier than me. Now it's senior year and I only hang out with him and his friends on Saturdays and in school I'm acquaintances with a few juniors and sophomores. My friend in college made a group of friends at his school that I must incorporate myself in when I get to college. But now I'm just sitting here and seeing all these people hangin out, going to Vegas on school days cuz they think they're cool, goin to prom. I just wanna know: does popularity even matter in college? In other words: does it get better? Will I ever get a chance to start over and recreate myself. I don't wanna be seen as that weird, unpopular kid but I also don't wanna be seen as that kid who used to be quiet in class and unpopular and is now trying to make more friends. I wanna erase my past and make a better future. Will I ever get that chance in college, or will it just be the same thing as right now? Thanks if you read all this btw… more

Open Question: I hate popular people?

Open Question: 50 songs that express your taste in music?

Heres mine: Chicago-25 or 6 to 4 Led Zeppelin-black dog AC/DC-Highway to hell Ambrosia-Biggest Part of Me Toto-99 Journey-Girl, Can't Help It Genesis-In too Deep BeeGees-Nights On Broadway Debarge-Time Will Reveal Foreigner-Hot Blooded Earth,Wind, and Fire-September Paul Davis-I Go Crazy Steely Dan-Hey 19 REM-Lose My Religion Aerosmith-Don't Wanna Miss a thing Queen-Under Pressure ABBA-Knowing You Heart-Magic Man The Eagles-One of these nights Luther Vandross-There's nothing better than love Glenn Frey-The One You Love Climax Blues Band-Couldn't Get it right and i love you Bad Company-Feel like Makin Love Player-Baby Come Back Breathe-Hands to Heaven Richard Marx-Hold On to the Nights Extreme-More than words Alias-More Than Words Can say Silver Convention-Fly, Robin, Fly Bon Jovi-You Give Love A Bad Name Sting-Fields of Gold Chicago-Questions 67 and 68 Led Zeppelin-Kashmir Pink Floyd-Hole In the Wall Led Zeppelin-Whole Lotta Love, American Woman Queen-Bohemian Rhapsody Ambrosia-How Much I Feel The Eagles-Take It to the Limit Styx-Babe Sergio Mendes-Alibis, Real Life, and what do we mean to each other England Dan and John Ford Coley-We'll Never Have to say goodbye again, really love to see u tonite Stevie Wonder-You r the sunshine in my life and for your love Seals and Crofts-Summer Breeze, Get Closer, We May Never Pass this way again, hummingbird Paul Simon-like a rock, 50 ways to leave your lover, and you can call me al Heatwave-boogie nights, always and forever Dan Fogelberg-Same old syne lang,run 4 the roses, and leader of the band, power of gold christopher cross-run like the wind, never be the same, arthur's theme OOPS I NAMED TOO MANY LOL. MY LIST COULD GO ON AND ON MY FAVORITE BANDS WOULD DEFINATELY BE CHICAGO, LED, AND FOREIGNER.@PAULSIMON LOVES ME LIKE A ROCK LOL. NOT LIKE A ROCK. more

Open Question: help!! world war two not good?

World War II How did World War II begin in Europe? Who were the three allied leaders? Who were the three axis powers? What were some key events of the war? List dates. What does the term anti-semitism mean? When was it first used? What does propaganda mean? List two forms of propaganda that Hitler used. Describe how they were effective. What does the term Final Solution mean? How many Jews lost their lives during the Holocaust? The Civil War How many Americans lost their lives in The Civil War? Why was this war fought? If possible, click on the state where you live and describe one of the battles that was fought there. If there were no battles fought in your state, then please choose a state that interests you. Make sure to list the city where the battle was fought, when the battle took place and who was victorious. Click on the “Women in the War” link. Read about one of those women. List her name and three important facts about her here. What does abolitionism mean? The War in Iraq Name five countries that surround Iraq. Describe two weapons that are being used in this war. Why is this war being fought? Click on the “Heroes of War” link. List the name of one of the heroes and describe their role in this battle. Click on the “Impact” link. Read a few of the “global” articles. Describe how other countries feel about this war. Be specific in your answer. Why do they or don’t they support the war? The Vietnam War Describe two weapons that were used in this war. Describe why this war was fought. When did this war take place? List dates. Click on the “Who’s Who” link. Read two of the bios. List the names and three important facts about these characters here. Click on the “In the Trenches” link. Study some of the vocabulary of war. Find two new terms and write those words along with the definitions here. more

Open Question: The Fate of Entrepreneurs?

Hello, my name is James Williams and I am a college student. Steve Jobs and Larry Page are my idols because they did so much for humans and it is my goal to be as world changing as them. Regardless of am I actually capable of doing it, I want to take that as a goal. However, recently strange thoughts have seemed to destroy my goal, please allow me to give a few facts as a reference. Google is on a mission to dramatically change humans. And Google understands the only way for the humans species to continue is to colonize the solar system and to move further to outer space, and that’s why Google’s been developing on the technological aspects as well as the scientific aspects, by holding events such as Google Science Fair, Google Lunar X Prize to popularize science. Even CEO Larry Page was investing on asteroid mining to reserve more resources for humans for further usage. These “leaders” are trying to take part in reserving a huge reservoir of scientific knowledge and technology for humans. However, as these leaders brings humans further into outer space, there is a high possibility that we will finally meet much more advanced life species out there. What will happen to companies on Planet Earth like Google, if a much more advanced life species showed us “alien technology”. The fact is customers want the best products, and there’s a high chance that these “alien products” will definitely be way better than an Android smartphone. And here’s my question. Will humans turn away from human technology and buy alien products, and does this mark the end of technological development on Planet Earth? Will the role of entrepreneurs be taken over by aliens who can do the job much better, another question is should we even let aliens help us, or should we stick with our own technology. The question seems to be solved when the answer is “stick with our own technology”. Yet this answer raises another question. What is the range of the word “our”? Humans that live on this planet, or life inside the solar system? Or life inside our galaxy? Long time ago, humans are not so “open”, and that’s why there are surnames. The Williams tend to stick with their own people, and the Smiths tend to stick with their own clan. Rarely do they share information between each other. But throughout these hundreds of years, people with different surnames have come together, and formed a country, called USA. So the word “our” is ambiguous. I’m really afraid that if advanced species helped us by giving us all the technology we need, the role that entrepreneurs, or top servants such as doctors (advanced species may have a way to cure AIDS) played would be lost. Will the help that they offer destroy our purpose of life? more

Open Question: The Fate Of Contributive Humans?

Open Question: Does 0bama qualify as a good leader using these 10 criteria?

http://www.focus.com/briefs/top-10-leadership-qualities/ Integrity is the integration of outward actions and inner values. A person of integrity is the same on the outside and on the inside. Such an individual can be trusted because he or she never veers from inner values, even when it might be expeditious to do so. A leader must have the trust of followers and therefore must display integrity. Dedication means spending whatever time or energy is necessary to accomplish the task at hand. A leader inspires dedication by example, doing whatever it takes to complete the next step toward the vision. By setting an excellent example, leaders can show followers that there are no nine-to-five jobs on the team, only opportunities to achieve something great. Magnanimity means giving credit where it is due. A magnanimous leader ensures that credit for successes is spread as widely as possible throughout the company. Conversely, a good leader takes personal responsibility for failures. This sort of reverse magnanimity helps other people feel good about themselves and draws the team closer together. To spread the fame and take the blame is a hallmark of effective leadership. Leaders with humility recognize that they are no better or worse than other members of the team. A humble leader is not self-effacing but rather tries to elevate everyone. Leaders with humility also understand that their status does not make them a god. Mahatma Gandhi is a role model for Indian leaders, and he pursued a “follower-centric” leadership role. Openness means being able to listen to new ideas, even if they do not conform to the usual way of thinking. Good leaders are able to suspend judgment while listening to others’ ideas, as well as accept new ways of doing things that someone else thought of. Openness builds mutual respect and trust between leaders and followers, and it also keeps the team well supplied with new ideas that can further its vision. Creativity is the ability to think differently, to get outside of the box that constrains solutions. Creativity gives leaders the ability to see things that others have not seen and thus lead followers in new directions. The most important question that a leader can ask is, “What if … ?” Possibly the worst thing a leader can say is, “I know this is a dumb question ... Fairness means dealing with others consistently and justly. A leader must check all the facts and hear everyone out before passing judgment. He or she must avoid leaping to conclusions based on incomplete evidence. When people feel they that are being treated fairly, they reward a leader with loyalty and dedication. Assertiveness is not the same as aggressiveness. Rather, it is the ability to clearly state what one expects so that there will be no misunderstandings. A leader must be assertive to get the desired results. Along with assertiveness comes the responsibility to clearly understand what followers expect from their leader. A sense of humor is vital to relieve tension and boredom, as well as to defuse hostility. Effective leaders know how to use humor to energize followers. Humor is a form of power that provides some control over the work environment. And simply put, humor fosters good camaraderie. more

Resolved Question: Why are women called feminists and hypocritical for defending their gender?

I am a decent person who believes that men and women are equal. There are some things that men are physically and mentally built for that women aren't and vise versa, but that doesn't mean that one gender is better than the other. If a woman hears or sees a generalized statement about women that she finds to be sexist, of course she's going to speak up. Take for instance the issue of women in the military. I believe that women have every right to fight for their country, the same right as men. They know the life-threatening risk of military life during wartime. So why are their skills called into question when it comes to combat situations? If their presence in a combat situation compromises the safety of the men, why bother training women in combat in the first place? I just answered a question about this exact issue. I defended my gender because it was stated that women are horrible soldiers and wreck everything which is why they're not allowed in combat situations. I believe that it makes men weaker mentally when they see women injured which is understandable. I also stated that we shouldn't be fighting a war and that I wish all our soldiers were safe at home. Every new president (a man), says they'll bring the troops home but it takes a while and they don't stay for long before the president needs them to go back and fight. I only say this to point out the mentality of men, especially politicians. Its all about the battle and the win. You can see it in most of the sports they watch. I'm just stating the obvious. Most men are aggressive and competitive by nature. Apparently my answer was misinterpreted and I'm a feminist and hypocrite. One person even pointed out all the female leaders from other countries who have been responsible for many deaths. Of course these women have been dead for at least a century or more. This is a different country and time period. Who knows if a woman would be a good president. What are your thoughts? Please be polite. Thank you.I just wanted to add a few things in response to some of the answers. To the guy who says that nobody puts food in a man's mouth, that he has to go get it himself, and that he has to take care of his family too. Well I have put food in a man's mouth. I had to take care of my ex and a 3-month old baby because he kept quitting jobs. There are many women out there working to provide for their family who are in either the same situation I was or they are taking care of their sick or disabled boyfriends, husbands, or fathers. Either way, they know what its like.I also wanted to say that I did not contradict myself. We were born equal as human beings. Our abilities and intelligence are what make us individuals.I am also interested in solutions, not just defending my gender. The problem is that it always seems to come down to gender. And I wanted to defend myself when I said the presidents have always been men and that's why we're at war. I just meant to point out that all more

Open Question: True or False? Please help; questions about government; 10 points best answer. Contemporary World Issues?

1. A civilization is any type of culture, society, etc., of a specific place, time, or group. A. True B. False 2. Cultural interactions are strongly impacted by international migration/ A. True B. False 3. Muslim societies, from Morocco to Indonesia and Nigeria to the Islamic republics of Central Asia, have been deeply affected by globalization. A. True B. False 4. The youth in the Muslim world have been the least affected by the globalization of communication technologies for the most part because the government and the religious leaders have done a very good job of limiting the growth of technology. A. True B. False 5. Due to the recent slowdown in the growth of technological innovations, the gap between ingenuity and morality finally has a chance to shrink. A. True B. False 6. Sending robot soldiers into war is seen as a morally contentious issue A. True B. False 7. Morality is the human capacity and motivation to evaluate objects, events, and behaviors as good or bad, right or wrong—but it is only found in the Western world where countries share similar moral values. A. True B. False 8. To many countries with strong ties to religion, the secular West can be seen as a threat to their culture and way of life. A. True B. False 9. NGOs (non-governmental organizations) have developed to emphasize humanitarian issues, developmental aid, and sustainable development. A. True B. False 10. Doctors Without Borders is an NGO that provides urgent medical care to victims of war all over the world. A. True B. False more

Open Question: Hunger games review help?

I had to write film review and I need help and critique, enjoy! Directed by Gary Ross, the Hunger Games is a film that has been adapted from the bestselling series ‘The Hunger Games trilogy.’ The movie was highly anticipated and had expectations that were by far satisfied. The Hunger Games are set in the ruins of North America where every year twelve districts have a ‘reaping’ where a male and female between the age of twelve and eighteen are chosen to fight the other chosen ‘tributes’ to death. The story may not exactly apply to everyday life situations but it highly reflects on society and human beings. The Hunger Games stars Jennifer Lawrence and Joshua Hutcherson as Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark. The story starts with Katniss in her dark hollow house and her sister Primrose Everdeen (Willow Shields) lying on a bed. The mood is set simply through the lighting and silence of the house and the viewer will understand the unspoken atmosphere of the area. Primrose or ‘Prim’ as she is referred to by her sister Katniss has just woken from a nightmare in which she had her name drawn from the raffle for her to participate in the Hunger Games. This reflects on humans as a whole, a small girl who is helpless and a big president who organises her potential death. Humans tend to pressurise others and this reflects greatly on us –not to mention the mood that you can see through the shadows across Prim’s teary cheeks and her cold, gasping breath. A similar practice is shown when Prim is actually chosen for the games and the only thing I can compare to the expression on her face is that of a lost puppy. Alone and helpless against a bigger force of which is reality for the young girl. The soft lighting and the faint noise of a harmonious tune that plays in the background sets the mood perfectly. And then you hear the screams of a distraught older sister whom doesn’t even need to think about volunteering for an almost certain death. As long as her sister is safe her fate does not mean anything –a heart-warming relationship between families. Sometimes I needed to pinch myself to remember that the people that I was viewing are just actors and the lighting and music are all digitally enhanced. Jennifer Lawrence (Katniss) was not known very well before her big role but had featured in Winter’s Bone and Like Crazy. However Joshua Hutcherson (Peeta) is well known for roles such as Sam Anderson in Journey 2 the Mysterious Island and Jesse Aarons in Bridge to Terabithia which are well known movies. The combination of these two actors working together is breath taking and they take on their roles amazingly. It may be unfair to judge these actors based on what they say as there was a script involved but the expressions they give and the tones in their voices were just outstanding. The script that was based off the book was also well done but I am disappointed in them leaving out some of the major factors to the story line. For instance the symbol of the Hunger Games is the mocking-jay pin of which is obtained in the movie with-out meaning. In the book it explains how each district has a symbol and the mayor’s daughter gives it to her. This leaves out more information about the hierarchy of Panem, her schooling and katniss’ only friend. However the concept of a higher leader in the lower area may have confused some viewers but the behind story of the pin is one of the key features that I believe should have been implemented. The Hunger Games not only has an amazing storyline but the story progresses at the perfect speed. The scene’s go for the right amount of time to take them in and the camera angles shows most characters emotions. The masterpiece was scripted by the original author of the books, Suzanne Collins which was a good thing as she was the one who created the story so who better to script it? The story crosses most genres such as action, adventure, romance and sci-fi. These expanses of genres have combined creating one amazing movie. Not many movies that have been compared to The Hunger Games due to its complex storyline, except for Battle Royale which has a similar concept of children going to an arena to fight each other to death. However the movie has been rated [R] and Collins stated she had never heard of it. The story is so unique, I recommend it to anyone over the age of thirteen (Due to violence) With a budget of over 78 million dollars, fans expected big things from the Hunger Games. And they were not let down as the most recent recording for the amount of money made from the movie has exceeded over 600 million dollars. This figure may seem high but once you have seen the film you will understand just how it made that much money. The movie has been rated a high 8.2 out of 10 but I rate it a 9.5 out of 10. The only thing left to do is to wait for the sequels more

Open Question: What Are My Chances of Getting Into a UC/Private School In California?

Im currently a junior and aspiring anesthesiologist enrolled in one of the rural high schools in California (the Antelope Valley to be exact), where educational benefits are very limited. However, since my freshman - sophomore year, I was apart of an early college high school (SOAR High), located on the AVC campus, yet left due to the distance of the college from my town, significant drop in GPA (however improved greatly my soph year) and constant stress, I parted ways in turn for a more closer school. Since then, my GPA has escalated from averaging 2.5-3.0's to a 3.5 - 4.3. In addition, I have been able to apply myself to extracurricular activities not offered at SOAR, such as band, indoor percussion and a vast variety of clubs. Not to mention, the decent amount of AP courses offered here, continuum of AVID and various achievement outside of academics have really improved my optimism towards getting into a UC or private university. However, after I looked at my HS transcript, it only showed my GPA from 10/11th grade for UC's and CSU's which isn't necessarily bad (freshman year was a 2.6/2.1 average). So if that's the case, my chances are of good standings for both. Still, even after talking with numerous counselor's and rumors of the budget cut problems of the public universities in Cali, Im still not quite solaced about making it to either one and thus might end up going out of state (my last resort >.>). Freshman: (GPA: 2.6/2.1) - English Honors - Algebra I - AVID9 - Bio - Tha110, CA103, Weightlifting, Physical Conditioning Soph: (GPA: 3.0 consecutively) - Eng 11 Honors - Algebra II - AVID10 - Chem Honors (Not entitled yet I received college credits for it) - World History Honors - Soc101, Int/Beg Weightlifting Junior: (GPA: 3.5/ assuming 4.3 after semester's over) - Eng11 AP - U.S. Hist. AP - Percussion/Marching Band/Indoor Percussion - Trigonometry - Spanish1 - AVID11 Senior (planning): - Eng 12 AP - Civics/Econ AP - Calculus AP/AB - Percussion/Marching Band/Indoor Percussion - AVID12 - Spanish2 Extracurricular: - Key Club (1yr) - AVID (6 yr) - International Club (1yr) - iClub (2yrs - SOAR) - Band Club(1yr) - Band/ Indoor Percussion (2yrs) - Cross Country (Pending) - Voluntary Service at AV or Palmdale Hospital Achievements: - Drum Major Senior Year (For about 2 year's worth of vague music playing experience and no knowledge on marching once soever, this is a really high position and a shock for me that I was pointed, out of all the much more experienced players, for such a demanding position for our award - winning marching band in SCBOA. I couldn't even count let alone march when I started last semester, yet I went from our talented drumline -> Indoor Percussion -> Drum Major!) - Appointed for Key and Band Club Leader and president. Class Ranked: Not yet ranked SAT/ACT: Not yet started yet will take them next month With that said, are my chances still exceptional or strong for most of Cal's private universities and UC's? I plan on applying for UCD, UCSD, UCI, UCR, UCM, USC, UCSB & John Hopkins University (even though its on the other side of the country). I know my odds of getting into USC and UCD are very high esp due to USC high competition internationally and UCD, top class percentile, yet Im still striving hard for these two! more

Open Question: Is he playing with me...? He's hot and he's cold..?

I'm a college student and recently joined a school club (language club). I met the strangest guy there that I have a hard time reading.. -.- He had come to observe my language class one day before. I had gone to a few of the club meetings to make friends to further my language ability, then maybe on the 3rd meeting he sat down and started talking to me randomly and asked me a lot about myself and I mean a lot. He is the club president, by the way, so I took this to be natural. It was kind of embarassing actually, how much attention he gave me and he asked so much about me. He made a comment about wanting to get married with an American girl. So, I decided to send him a FB friend invite to which he accepted graciously. Then, the next club meeting (4th meeting) I went right up and sat down next to him while he was discussing something with the secretary of the club. And he was just like oh hey, and showed me the food they had for that day made by the club, then he kind of dissapeared and came back and brought a girl over who started talking to me. He left to go talk to some guy in his own language. I felt kind of confused and hurt because he had seemed so interested in me before and then brought the girl over like he thought I needed friends. I already have several friends in the club, they just weren't there that day. Then, when talking with others he kind of didn't pay attention to me and even ignored when me and another girl were talking about him and she was laughing how he's oblivious to everything (aka us ignoring him) and it took him a while to realize and the girl to jokingly tell him we had been talking at him since he left the conversation a while ago and he hadn't realized. I was sad because I felt like if he liked me, he would've made some effort to talk to me but he seemed to be avoiding me instead. Then (5th and last meeting of this year) when I was talking to some other people he comes and sits down and talks with the guy, and then just awkwardly says hi to me. I think he feels weird that I friended him since he's older than me by several years. My other friends from the club weren't there so I just left after a few minutes. A week later/today I got a facebook message from him saying Oh hey too bad we couldn't talk at all on Friday (day of the last club meeting), hope your exams are going well. Mine are over by this weekend and then i'm going back to my home country to work at a hotel until the next school year. So, I hope you have a great summer wherever you go" -.- .... Is he flirting or just trying to be a good club leader? What is up with him? I think I am misinterpreting his actions to my own liking, when he is just a super nice guy, what do you think? more

Open Question: Young US Marine in need of some guidance?

I have been in the fleet for like 5 months now, and life hasn't gotten any better. I been put down a lot by my seniors, my team leader tells me he hates me more than anyone else in the platoon. I'm even put down by my own peer level. Im not the strongest marine, but I never give up. Always put out during training excersizes or pt. I'm always trying to put my squad before myself. I constantly watch out for my team member. But it's not enough. I been questioning myself about if I'm good enough to be a marine. All I want is to better myself, become the marine my team leader and peers want me to be. But I receive no help. I been depressed for over 2 months now and i don't know who to speak to. If I'm so fucked up, why can't I receive any help to get better? And whom should I speak to to get help? more

Open Question: Want to buy / sell me anime stuff ?

Ahaha hey XP Yaah I wanna buy some of ur anime junk and sell u some of mine. Plz tell me what u want or what u have to sell (anything and everything !!!!!) and a price u want for it :) Btw my email is humanoid-interface1234567890@hotmail.ca Here's my list of stuff I wanna sell :: --- Haruhi Suzumiya cosplay costume. Includes school uniform (short sleeved), SOS leader armband, and yellow headband. Asking for 5O$ Original price for all :: 15O$ ---Haruhi Suzumiya manga number 1, english, no bent pages or anything. Asking for 12$ Original price : 15$ --- Haruhi Suzumiya novels 1-6, english, all in pretty good shape. Asking for 8$ each, 3O$ for them all. original price : 1O$ each or 45$ for them all ---Fruits Basket manga #3, english, in good shape. Asking for 8$ Original price: 1O$ --- Record of a Fallen Vampire manga #2, english, good shape. Asking for 8$ Original price :: 1O$ --- Inuyasha 3 in 1 volume (giant manga book) , I have two !! One in good shape, one still in plastic wrap.... Never got opened. Asking for 12$ each, 2O$ for both. Original price : 25$ each =3 okee bye. more

Open Question: What are the fingerings for the tuba 12 major scales??(tips on to get better also)?

In the end of next week my school is having try outs to see what band you'll be in. It consists of 12 major scales, sight reading piece, playing some music, and it will NOT be easy especially for middle school. Next year i want to get in the TOP band. This year I was in the middle band. I will be the only 7th grader (going into 8th) that is continuing. A 6th grader (going into 7th) was already promised the top band so I know i can also get in it. In middle band I also won the most improved trophy and that gave me confidence that i can get even better with hard work. Any other tips you have for me to get better?? Or be a good section leader for nxt year?? more

Open Question: What's everyone's deal with Freemasonry?

Before i state my argument, i'd like to ask anyone that doesn't have anything constructive to add not to bother commenting below. With every Freemasonry-related question i see, some ultra-religious, uneducated people comment, acting like it's some sort of damn crusade or pilgrimage that they're on, requiring them to post evidenceless and rediculous lies about the freemasons, relating them to atheists, satanists, or Illuminati (a personal favorite, i laugh ever time). Arguments stated by such people are almost always logical fallacies. So, what makes you people think that Freemasons are that bad? Well, i'll tell you. And you probably don't even know why, which is why i need to tell you. See, the Catholic Church is non religiously tolerant. They have issues with people who are not catholic, so to speak. Furthermore, they would prefer for their members to stay away from other religions. In the Church's eyes, Freemasonry is a problem because it is a religiously tolerant brotherhood, meaning that they have member from all religious, meeting under one roof, as brothers. So, in an attempt to make the Freemasons seem unfavorable, Catholic members created rumors, including but not limited to: Freemasons are devil worshippers, working with "the Illuminati", ect. If you would really like to know, the Freemasons are a religiously tolerant, charitable brotherhood, the goal of which is to make good men better. The Illuminati are a joke, and anyone who says otherwise is a fool. They were disbanded over 200 years ago. The Freemasons, on the other hand, are not. However, being a man of high intellect and little bias, i will, for a brief moment, think of the Freemasons as a "Satanist" group, or whichever other rumor you may want. Freemasonry was very popular in the early foundation of America. George Washington, Paul Revere, Benjamin Franklin, and other great leaders were all in the Brotherhood. But, at that time, you could not ask a friend to join. He had to ask you. So, i ask you, why is this the case? Surely, any power-crazed satanist group would want as many "followers" as possible, so why not invite everyone to join? These people were revered for their help in starting the US, and they certainly had the means to make being a Freemason the "norm" for all of the US.. George Washington was a exalted military leader, first President of the United States under the Constitution.. Benjamin Franklin, with his postage system.. People would pour into their ranks, had they wanted mindless followers, as you religious, Yahoo-Answers crusaders want to call us. So, let me know what you think. What is your reasonable, logically sound argument now? more

Resolved Question: Is there anything wrong with a twenty year old college student not voting in the presidential election?

I'm twenty & in college. I don't consider myself a liberal or a conservative. I feel like I'm too young to be labeling myself as a Republican or Democrat when I haven't even had time to finish growing and maturing. I believe in being a follower before being a leader and paying my dues. It doesn't seem like liberals or conservatives agree with this notion, so I just put myself in the independent category. Right now, I'm not worried about who our president is as long as he does his job. Me, I'm just focused on going to school, making good grades & working part-time. When I get financially stable and working full-time, I feel like that will be the time to get serious about our nation's economy & politicians. Obviously, President Obama has control of our nation's college youth, but I'm don't buy into his smooth-talking. However, I consider myself to be more open-minded that most conservatives. As far as the economy goes; not my problem. As long as I'm paying for my college tuition & working, I feel like I'm doing my part. I'm not going to blame George Bush for our economic troubles because that's pretty childish. Anyway, I'm just seeing how others feel about guys like me not voting. Opinons please? Atheists, please don't be childish. Not all Atheists are childish, but yahoo answers is full of them. lolGreg. lol. I guess that means I'll just have to "WORK" a little bit harder to pay for my tuition? "Boo Hoo, da mean Republicans want me to work! Wah Wah! Grow up Greg! Lazy people are the reason our economy is screwed up! more

Open Question: I HATE MY NEW PRIVATE SCHOOL!!!! PLEASE HELP ME!!! 10 POINTS!!?

I used to attend an all girls, catholic private school in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in my state. We wore a preppy yet cute uniform, and there was even an on campus boutique that sold lily pulitzer hair accessories. Classes were easy and fun, and I had tons of friends since I had attended the school since I was three years old. Then my parents decided to transfer me to another school.... which I absolutely hate! My new school is also a private school in an equally wealthy neighborhood, but no uniforms. I know this sounds nerdy and dumb, but I really miss uniforms! Preppy is my style, and uniforms are amazing! (to me, at least) For those of you who don't understand this, I've been wearing uniforms since I was three...Now I have to exhaust myself by keeping up with trends and bla bla bla. I am also kind of chubby (I am 5' 3" and weigh 118 lbs) so some of the new trends...like skinny neon colored jeans and such... don't exactly look good on me. Anyway, I also hate not having the snob factor of my old school! Now, if my mom drags me to run errands after school, no one knows I go to private school because I'm not wearing a uniform. For all I know, people could think I go to the super poor public school in the next town over!! major ew!! I also hate the fact my new school is co-ed: because middle school boys are ugly and immature. And there is no on campus boutique!!! Since my new school is supposedly a school for gifted kids, my classes are super hard and I hate them!!!!!!!! I am also like the fattest girl in my grade (118 lbs) and I just can't seem to make friends. Everyone is so cliquey! Every single person, boy or girl, popular or loser, is in a clique....And I just can't seem to fit into one, because at my old school: I was the leader of my own clique. Also, since my new school is not catholic, there are lots of big bar and bat mitzvahs and parties like that to go to and my parents are super strict so I always look like a three year old when the other girls are wearing minidresses and stilettos. Also, every single one of the popular guys and girls are jewish, and being catholic, that pretty much kills my chances of popularity. Actually, there is one catholic girl who is popular, and boy is she a b****. She has two best friends/fans/worshippers who follow her around. One is super skinny and the daughter of a supermodel and the other is like the richest girl in the grade. Anyway the lead girl is super mean but she is so confident no one wants to stand up to her....and my mom thinks I'm friends with there because she is friends with her mom. I absolutely hate my new school could someone please please please tell me what to do???? I am looking for detailed, honest, honest, honest answers. Thank you so much to all of you!!! I appreciate every answer! Thank you, <3 Kate more

Voting Question: Are Irish Americans, ashamed of the Kennedy family, as a bad role model?

Having pride in your heritage, for Irish Americans, might be difficult when one of the most well known, Irish American families, the Kennedys, have committed so much wrong doing and horrific behavior. Papa Joe Kennedy is the only one of the clan who had any success in business, most of the Kennedys live off of Papa Joe's massive fortune and do not work. The problem is, Joe Kennedy was a major figure in smuggling and ran a criminal enterprise, as a leader in the Irish mafia. The HUGE fortune earned by Joe has blood on it, most of it came from crime- cheating, stealing, lying, beating up innocent people and burying bodies. Due to the shocking assassinations of JFK and then RFK, completely distorted the media's perspective on the Kennedy family, all their crimes, wrong doings, elitism, hypocrisy and entitlement was hidden from the public, the liberal media created the perception of Camelot and as time changed political direction, Ted Kennedy became one of the leaders of the socialist uprising, although JFK was absolutely the opposite, he started the Viet Nam war based on his concern that communism was one of the most serious threats to freedom and the American way. It sure is ironic how the Kennedy family, led by Teddy and all the next generation rehab addicts became leaders of socialism and the proponents to destroy America and its capitalistic economy. With all of the crime, drug usage, alcohol abuse, a murder, a rape, a DUI felony manslaughter and all the other abuses of power, arrogance, elitism and entitlement from this one family, liberals and their media worship the Kennedys, creating propaganda, lies and deceit to make heroes out of these reprobates, monsters and traitors. For Irish Americans who are offended by the generalizations of drinking, fighting, dishonesty and lack of moral fibre associated with Irish in America, are the good Irish people offended by the worship of the Kennedys by liberals and the liberal media? When Ted Kennedy raised funding for IRA terrorists to buy bombs and weapons, to murder innocent English men, women and children was this Teddy's worst offense against humanity? or was his DUI manslaughter, leaving a woman to drown to protect himself from the law when he drove into the water while drunk and left the scene, to sober up? Ted Kennedy is remembered for only 2 accomplishments- raising the minimum wage for high school students and staying sober for almost 3 years, this August. Is all mankind ashamed of this family of reprobates, drunks, drug addicts, ne'er-do-wells and bums, living off of the blood money of Papa Joe, one of most well known gangsters to emerge from the Prohibition era? more

Resolved Question: is this first bit of my book any good?

im 13 and want to be an author so i started writing this book not so long ago and want to know if i'm any good, so tell me what you think, good or bad They were coming for me. It’s been almost five years since it happened, and now they found me. And they are coming. I run barefooted through the forest, making no sound at all as they pursue me. I jump up and quickly climb the nearest tree to just above the point people would normally stop. And just in time. I look down and see the procession of terrifying beasts known as Oklaes pass beneath me. I wait five minutes before dropping back to the ground and release my breath. I turn around and run back to where I had made camp. I take a quick look behind me as I round a corner and crash into something hard. I look up and come face to face with the most horrid creature I have ever seen. The leader of all monsters. The Zirho. I want to scream or run but I can’t. The monster opens it huge mouth and I can see the flames forming. I finally found the ability to scream and I do as I close my eyes, waiting for death. I sit bolt right up in my bed, still screaming and take in the room around me. I am in my familiar room with its three white walls and black furniture. I feel the softness of my black and white bed spread as my mother comes rushing in. “Alice what’s wrong? Are you okay?” she says as she fusses with my pillows. “Yes sorry mother I just had a bad dream,” I replay as calmly as I can even though I am still panicked. That’s the third time this week. “Oh, okay than. Well try to get some sleep. You have a big day ahead of you tomorrow,” she tells me as she leaves the room. And she’s right. Tomorrow is my sweet 16th birthday party and I’m having a banquet that Thea and I have been planning all year. I snuggle up in my blankets and go back to sleep. I wake up in the morning to a knock on my door. “Alice, can I come in?” I here Thea’s kind voice ask. I quickly jump up and make my bed, since a look at my clock tells me I should’ve been awake an hour ago. “Ya come on in,” I reply and my door opens, revealing my best friend. She is a bit shorter than me even though I am younger and has shoulder length strawberry blonde hair. She is holding a black garment bag. “Hi! Happy birthday!” she exclaims as she runs over and gives me a hug. “Thanks,” I say, “We’re getting ready in the bathroom,” I lead her over to my huge bathroom which has two sinks, a huge counter and mirrors everywhere. “In here,” I tell as I rush over to my closet to retrieve my matching garment bag. When I am back the bathroom I see Thea looking around in a cupboard under the closest sink. “Whatcha doin?” I ask. “Looking for all your make-up and hair stuff,” she replies. I walk over to the cupboards under the stretch of counter and pull out my three huge make-up cases, a hair straightener, a curler, hot rollers, hairspray, perfume and some hair sparkly stuff I got for Christmas. “Oh,” Thea says as she joins me at the counter, “Make-up, hair or dresses first?” “Dresses, so we don’t mess anything up putting it on,” I reason. “Good idea,” she says. I let her have the bathroom and walk into my room to change. I unzip the bag and reveal a short black sleeveless dress, that’s a little too short in my mother’s opinion, and has silver sparkles along the top, a silver waist band with a black rose on it. “Oh. My. Gosh.” I say when Thea opens the door. Her dress goes down to her ankles and is turquoise with a silver sparkly oval hole over her heart and straps coming from it. “It’s not to much is it?” she asks, twirling. “Not at all it’s perfect,” I tell her and she grins. “Thanks,” she says, then, as if just noticing my dress, gasps at it in amazement. “Do you like it?” I ask “It’s…it’s… I love it!” she exclaims. “Thanks, now let’s get to work,” I tell her as we walk over to the counter, “I think we should do our make-up first,” “Shouldn’t we have like a stylist to do this or something?” She asks. “Nope,” I say smiling, “I can do your hair if you like though,” “OK,” she replies and we get down to work. I quickly set about the task of applying a coat of silver eye shadow to my eyelids followed by a black accent. Then I finished off by applying my mascara, eyeliner, red lipstick and blush. Thea finishes soon after me and I start curling the bottom part of her hair. Once I am done I start straightening my waist length dark brown hair. After I put in my head band that matches my belt and we head down stairs to head over to the banquet hall. “Hey mom,” I say as I see her in the kitchen. “Hi,” She says as she turns around to face us, “Wow, u girls look stunning!” I can feel my cheeks starting to blush and I can tell Thea’s doing the same. “Thanks,” we reply. “The decorations are through in the living room, why don’t you two put them in the trunk while I finish this dish?” she asks, gesturing to her almost finished fruit bouquet. more

Open Question: Has history demonstrated that leftist snakeoil is as destructive as it is fraudulant?

History repeats itself. Let me tell you a little story: When Chairman Mao took over china in 1949 based on fake promises of utopia to the peasants, what ensued was decades of catestophic failure which brought one of the world's oldest and most advanced cultures to its knees. By the mid 1970s, even Mao's own party members realized that Marxism was an abysmal failure. Over 30,000,000 people died as a result of the failed policies. So much for a communist utopia. The only person who still believed it was the fat stupid chairman. When the fool finally keeled over in 1976, everyone rejoiced. When Deng Xiaopeng took control and implemented capitalism, as foreign observers have stated was right all along everyone prospered. Fast-forward more than a half century: Al Gore has become the leader of a global movement that, like Mao's snakeoil, goes completely against human nature. Al Gore and the "true believers" of his fraud almost have the western world's political system under their thumbs. Outside of the United States, Britain, and other countries with Anglican (classical) liberal tradition; much of the western world is falling for the Global Warming fraud; hook line and sinker. This is despite all indications that the science is based on FRAUD and GUESSES, and that all the statist proposals put forward by its proponents are completely out of line with proven theories of economic progress. They are only an excuse for global redistribution of wealth. Does the United States adhere enough to its liberal philosophies to resist these "feel good" siren songs from out of touch environmentalists? Or will this leftist snakeoil bring the western world to its knees like it has to other advanced societies?Follow up question: Isn't it typical how when a global warming cultist gets challenged with legitimate points, he or she can only hurl insults? more

Open Question: im taking my exam can anyone help me?

Question 1 1 points Save ______ was a devastating event in Europe during the 1840s that caused many people to immigrate to the United States. The Great Flood The Irish Potato Famine The Protestant Reformation The Crusades Question 2 1 points Save What led to a surge of immigrants coming to the United States in the 1840s? Industrial Revolution Native American markets gold inventions Question 3 1 points Save _______ were attracted to Midwestern states such as Wisconsin or Missouri. Chinese Japanese Irish Germans Question 4 1 points Save What was a major American city that immigrants from Ireland fled to during the 1840s? Boston Milwaukee St. Louis Jefferson City Question 5 1 points Save Europeans introduced the following leisure time activity (or activities) during the mid 1800s: baseball boxing horse racing all of the above Question 6 1 points Save America saw a rise in _______ when the influx of immigrants came to the United States in the 1840s. crime medical insurance prison closures food costs Question 7 1 points Save Slavery was immoral in the eyes of this group of people. southern teachers southern religious leaders Northerners Federalists Question 8 1 points Save Which state had an agrarian economy? Connecticut Virginia Massachusetts Rhode Island Question 9 1 points Save The issue of slavery divided church congregations. was left out of southern politics. was not discussed in church. none of the above Question 10 1 points Save Southern church leaders taught slaves to read. advocated in favor of slavery. told congregations to give their slaves a little pay. said that it was okay to teach slaves to only read the Bible. Question 11 1 points Save The Spanish feared that ________ would acquire California if they didn't control it. the British Russians Native Americans both a and b Question 12 1 points Save The Spanish built _______ as centers for education and sources of protection. forts All of the choices are correct. presidios missions Question 13 1 points Save After winning independence, Mexico needed to stimulate a failing economy and established trade agreements with the United States. established trade agreements with the Spanish. the people of Mexico revolted. built more missions. Question 14 1 points Save After winning independence, Mexico developed a(n) _______ relationship with the United States. oppositional allied trade none of the above Question 15 1 points Save Spanish missions were more than religious institutions; they served as trade centers. provided goods such as wine, olive oil and grain. housed livestock and produce for trade. all of the above Question 16 1 points Save Where was the first mission founded? Santa Fe San Diego Mexico Texas Question 17 1 points Save Who established the first colony in Texas? Antonio Santa Anna Stephen Austin Sam Houston Andrew Jackson Question 18 1 points Save What would settlers receive under the Mexican Colonization Law? livestock enslaved people tax breaks all of the above Question 19 1 points Save Who was elected President of Texas in 1863? Santa Fe Sam Houston Stephen Austin William Bowie Question 20 1 points Save The Texas constitution made slavery illegal in Texas. did not give the government a right to interfere with slavery. gave the government the right to choose to abolish slavery. made taxing the people illegal. Question 21 1 points Save What nations showed an interest in settling Oregon? Britain, United States, Mexico Germany, Britain, Mexico Britain, United States, Russia Russia, Mexico, United States more

Resolved Question: What do you think of my Lyrics?☺?

Simple lyrics.=} I think they match with a rock/heavy metal beat..You tell me!!Good or bad? Burn in the fire To all of you people whose mind is evil and every good action is a bad intention and everything you swear to be is not fooling me The leader,the player the traitor,the liars All of you people gonna burn in the fire The cheaters,the losers they'd kill for desire all of you people gonna burn in the fire To all of you who hate who lives to discriminate who make people trust so you can later betray would make people pay the price for your mistakes The leader,the player the traitor,the liars All of you people gonna burn in the fire The cheaters,the losers they'd kill for desire all of you people gonna burn in the fire silent screams,eyes gone blind the unwanted,the forgotten they were left behind nothing is real,only lies dirty money,dirty minds The leaders the players the haters and liars all of you people gonna burn in the fire the cheaters,the losers they'd kill for desire all of you people gonna burn in the fire gonna burn in the fire GONNA BURN IN THE FIRE (scream)OHH BURN more

Open Question: I have a crush on my teacher and I think he likes me back?

My teacher couldnt make the lesson so Mr Jones had to come and watch us. He basically just told everyone to revise and then came and sat down next to me. He started marking papers and then after a few minutes he stopped turned to look at me and said "Your'e going on the trip to Italy right?" and smiled. (But he's never taught me before. I highly doubt he would have remembered every face in the room) Then he asked me my name, and about who's group I was going to be in in Italy. (Students had a group leader. there was like 10 in each group. just for counting numbers, travelling etc) I told him I didn't know then he replied that hopefully I'll be in his group! But sadly I wasn't So were in Italy and we're walking around this church. Its really busy and everyone from school had split up. Me, Mr Jones, another teacher and a few of my friends were walking around together as a little group. My friends and the other teacher were walking slightly ahead of me and Mr Jones. I was walking behind Mr Jones and then he stopped, turned around to face me and then stepped aside smiled at me and made a hand gesture to let me past. I smiled said thankyou and walked past him. As I walked past him he put his hand on my back and started talking to me. We were talking about life and he was joking about getting this massive door from the church to go in his house. Then we went to a castle and if you went to the top there was this beautiful view where you could see the entire city! Everyone split up and I lost my friends. I was walking around by myself trying to find the top. When I finally got to the top its like a terrace roof and there was a few tourists taking photographs of the view. It was sunset so was even more romantic! I looked around and saw Mr Jones sat down on the floor with his back against the wall. He was with a few other teachers and some male students but they were busy taking photographs of the view. So when I got to the top I looked at him, smiled and then walked over to the side )opposite side to where he was sat). He didn't smile back but he was looking at me and had his mouth slightly open, but not too noticable. I could feel him looking at me and I was kinda watching him out of the corner of my eye. Another teacher came over to talk to him, saw him staring at something and then followed his eyes so she was looking at me also. We were sat down on some steps whilst another teacher was telling us some history about the area. When I stood up I brushed the back of my skirt as I felt like there was dust on my bum or something. I turned around and caught him staring at my legs/bum/skirt. He looked away. Ive caught him a few times looking at my body. Im an ex swimmer so am in pretty good shape. I often get compliments on my boobs and my small waist. Another time he was talking to me and I had my arms folded across my chest. He was like "Why are you hugging yourself? Haha I'm here if you want a hug so bad" (or something like that, can't remember the exact words) so then he hugged me. It only lasted a few seconds though. You know those seller guys? The annoying ones who follow you around, trying to sell you stuff and wont go away? Well there was loads of those! They were only targetting the better looking girls though. They seemed to like me and there was like 3 other girls who they were ALWAYS coming up to. Then there was some girls who didn't get bothered once! They were trying to give me roses but I lied and told them I had no money so then they were like "So you kiss me and then you can have rose for free" (see, thats why they were only asking the 'prettier' girls! Haha) and then Mr Jones came over and was like really protective and made them go away. He didn't do this for the other girls. Also when guys from school were talking to me, he was watching like a hawk! So we're back from Italy now. I havent seen him much since though we might be getting him soon as our teacher is leaving our class! When I have seen him, he's just smiled and I smiled back. But last time I saw him I was walking down a quiet corridor and we were coming through the door at the same time. He was coming towards me. As I got close to him he put his arm out against the door frame blocking my path. I almost walked into him arm. He bent down asif he was going to say something then I heard another teacher come out of his class room. He said nothing and continued to walk to his own classroom. I watched him walk down the corridoor and into his room so its not like he left to talk to that teacher or anything! I think almost asif he didnt want that teacher to hear what he was going to say Hes 24 and I'm 17. I'm in the UK and the legal age for sex is 16.Do you think he likes me? What should I do? I really like him too! more

Open Question: Help with English homework?

I have to write a speech but I don't know how to begin it? It must be addressed to a group of world leaders. Do begin with "Good evening ladies and gentlemen" or should I start with something different? more

Open Question: world history help asap?

1 Modernism 2 Social Contract 3 Globalization 4 Revolution 5 Mercantilism 6 Divine Right 7 Imperialism 8 Nationalism 9 Totalitarianism 10 Fascism 33. the desire to unite people of similar cultures, religions, and identities into nation states (1 point) 34. a dramatic change in ideas, practice, or government (1 point) 35. the belief in change and experimentation (1 point) 36. establishing rule over other areas of the world (1 point) 37. form of government where leader has complete power (1 point) 38. form of government where leader uses economic and personal controls, terrorism, and censorship to suppress opposition (1 point) 39. buying of goods in a region where they are common and selling them for a profit in a region where they are not common (1 point) 40. believing that absolute power is derived from God (1 point) 41. interdependence between countries that results in cultural diffusion (1 point) 42. an agreement with government where they give up all rights for protection from other citizens (1 point) match them more

Resolved Question: I need some suggestions about an aggressive gelding.?

I have recently purchased 2 "green broke" morgans (which means to me: barely touched) from a breeder doing a fast cheap herd dispersal. I bought the last 2 of his 30-40 head of barely touched morgans. My take was either I have his favorites, or the last two that no one would buy. I have quite a bit of experience with horses and thought we could hack this either way and do have a great trainer who comes out to help weekly. They are nice horses, but here's my issue: we have some aggression from the morgan gelding when I personally separate him from his morgan mare. He goes after me (not the trainer though) for trying to take her out of the paddock or any enclosure. I have to use a stick/lunge always when out in the paddock to get her. He bangs gates and doors to get to her or "rescue" her and yesterday ran 2 horses into me and into a wall while I was holding another horse to take out a gate. I quickly dispersed him with the stick, I was not hurt, but not without some mad rear-end action from him that was closer than I ever should/would allow. Then he rallied his efforts with a mad gallop around the paddock and bee-lined at me with speed and energy. I continued to stand up to him successfully, but he did not stop his tries! We have limited space (5 acres) divided into one large pasture and 2 smaller paddocks. I have been pushing my hubby for just one more division in our dry lot and a mid-line pasture division so we can separate or rotate them. Otherwise I was thinking he should go to another farm for awhile. I'm getting blood work and physical check for more info. He may have been gelded late or wrong. As a yearling he had a catastrophic injury to his back leg from barbed wire that has since healed but he does dislike touch to the injury site even though he trusts me now with it. He was low man at the previous owner's place and came here pretty thin. He's fat and in 2nd position behind his mare as her "enforcer" now and he takes that role very seriously. I know I need to work on my relationship with him and become his leader more, but when I work with him he's really good, gentle and joined up with me! Do some horses just get jealous of not being the one worked with too, or is he feeling both protective fear and some jealousy? I do not have much experience with this level of aggression, though and am getting worried. Any suggestions? more

Open Question: Isn't it kind of stupid that Snape decides to protect the son of a woman that treated him like dirt?

This is inspired by the question below. Which got me thinking. Only the kindest, most forgiving and angelic person would want anything to do with the son of a woman who jilted him, and the guy she jilted him for. If some guy left me, then met another girl, i would dislike him pretty strongly. And I would dislike their kids even more. Mostly, I would just want to ignore them. If Snape was such an unusually kind and forgiving person, why was he a deatheater (or whatever) in the first place? He didn't seem like such a complete altruist at all. Thats just plain stupid and out of character. Come to think of it, why couldn't deatheaters(or whatever) make those patronus charms, when all you had to do was come up with a happy thought? They seemed like they loved their families just the same. Are you going to tell me, Draco's mom wasn't happy when she first held her baby in her arms? Obviously she was very maternal. Thats like saying that Democrats don't have real happy feelings. Deatheaters were seperatists. It happened that their leader, Voldemort, was unstable and mean, but the idea wasn't awful. I would think they had a good point trying to take the war to us humans before we decided to kill them all off with superior armament and sheer numbers. It makes total sense to exclude wizards/witches with human family members from knowing they existed at all. Every time a half human/half wizard would go to some wizard school, a whole family learns of their existence. Thats not very safe for them, is it? And what advantage is it for the average wizard for there to be more students at that school? None. Badly thought out story. But I suppose when you write for little kids, and adults who like little kid things, maybe you don't really need such a perfect plot. more

Open Question: kfc franchise cost in india?

KFC is the leader in the chicken QSR segment. A lot more than 80 % from the U.S. KFC restaurants are owned and operated by franchisees. Like a new franchisee, you will align yourself having across the country and worldwide recognized logo and share of the market leader. KFC continues to be franchising since 1952, using more than 5,200 restaurants in the U.S. and most 15,000 unit in 109 nations all over the world. FAQ Q. How much money required to open a KFC in India? A. You need about Rs.20,000,000 or 2 crores INR to open a KFC Restaurant. Q. What should be your net worth to apply for KFC franchise? A. Your net worth should be Rs.50,000,000 or 5 crores Indian rupees. Q. What is the franchise fees? A. Franchise fees in India is Rs.1,200,000 or 12 lacs rupees. Q. Who manages the KFC franchises in India? A. Yum! is managing them all. Q. Whom to contact in India for a KFC franchise? A. Use the official website to contact the company. The Cost of Starting a Franchise The truth is that most franchise owners will tell you that they have saved money for the cost of opening up their franchise units. In fact some franchise companies would often train them on how to save money as part of their start up training. Many parent companies would often let the franchisee knows that there are hidden cost in starting up a franchisee business. They said that the biggest waste of money when it comes to starting a franchise business is the impatience of the franchisee. Most people who are new in this business are often excited and happy to start. They often times can’t wait for their business to open. If there are two options for starting up a franchise business, most of new franchise owner would select for speed even if it would cost a lot of money. These choices may really cost a lot of money as some would not notice it. There are many cases that time is not gained or produced any value at all because there is an increased in cost. Experts say that the secret for having the best result for start up cost is the balance. If you picture speed and time in graph, you don’t want to be both in the extreme. Sometimes there are people who save money to open a business. This is actually not good compared to just spending a lot or sooner than you should. There are five expense factors where you often find savings in start up cost. Some of them are quite easy to take advantage of. Some would often require extra work and even expertise. With this kind of business, the saying that time is gold literally applies to every thing because you are trading time in order for you to save. Here are some factors that you need to focus on. Franchise fees - There are some franchise companies that negotiate on franchise fees. It is a good idea to save on this right away. It would be best if you can contact those existing franchise owners so you have an estimate on how much it cost. If you are not used to with negotiation, hire a lawyer or business consultant who can actually give you the best bargain. Turnkey packages - There are many franchise companies that give turnkey packages. This can help people who are just starting because all you need is coming from one source. This source could be the franchisor or third party seller. This package is often selected because it is convenient. The main purpose of this package is to offer convenience not the best value or lowest price. Sometimes you can learn that the components of the package could be acquired at a much lower cost but the tradeoff is the time and effort that the source invests in. This is actually where one gets a lot of savings. Lease terms - This requires you to have an expert advice or assistance if you don’t have any background. A real estate broker who knows the market is the perfect person for this job. Cost of construction - Many franchise business needs a location that is prepared based on specification. There are ways to save in this area. It is best if you can accept bids from one contractor to another. Equipment and other fixtures - This is where a lot can save money. The market got variety of options that you can choose from. Choose franchise equipment that is readily available to save time and money Source :http://www.buybestfranchise.org/2012/05/kfc-franchise-cost-in-india.html more

Open Question: Which colleges offer cheer leading scholarships?

I want to go to a good college and im an all star cheer leader so i would like to be on a cheer leading team! I have no location preference but i do need some kind of scholarship. So ANY college that offers a partial or full tuition scholarship i think you should let me know about! Anything helps! :) more

Open Question: Please help me this English paragraph, I'm Japanese?

I'd try to answer thier question but it very hard, please help me :(( Thanks thanks alot alot alot..... 1 Why is this new agreement ‘dynamite’ as far as business leaders are concerned? 2 What do you understand by the expression ‘two tier’ workforce? 3 How does this agreement challenge the ‘two tier’ workforce? 4 Why will this agreement mean that the private sector firms bidding for public sector contracts will now have to compete on quality rather than cost? ________________________________________ In February 2003, the government announced a code of practice to ensure that new workers contracted to private sector firms to undertake public sector work would be offered terms and conditions ‘no less favourable’ than their colleagues who had been transferred between the two sectors. This has led to protests from the private sector operators regarding the viability of public private partnerships as competition on the basis of cost will be restricted. This rather surprising move by the government has been reported in the Financial Times. Yesterday’s accord on the ‘two-tier’ workforce in local government may sound like ‘legalese’, but as far as business leaders are concerned, it is dynamite. The unions have clinched a code of practice that covers all workers taken on by companies in England that sign new contracts to provide public services for local authorities. They are to enjoy ‘fair and reasonable’ terms and conditions ‘which are, overall, no less favourable’ than those of their colleagues who were working for the public sector and were simply transferred. But until the last minute, the business community had been confidently expecting the considerably vaguer and woollier ‘broadly comparable’ formula. Under the more watertight deal, employers are allowed to vary the elements within the package but it must be just as good overall. In practice it means that many low-paid workers covered by the new code are likely to enjoy a significant pay increase. The national minimum wage is £4.20 an hour, but from April local authority workers will enjoy a minimum wage of £5.33, following last year’s ground-breaking deal, which boosted the earnings of the poorly paid. Employers could pay them less than this, but they would have to offer another benefit as part of the overall package. Employers’ other main gripe is against the enforcement provisions. This is no mere voluntary code of practice, as the Confederation of British Industry wanted, with unions having to wait until the Audit Commission forced a footdragging employer into providing better conditions. All new contracts will have to be compatible with the code, and if employers are accused of breaches the ultimate recourse will be to an independent arbitrator. The unions have also won ground on the pensions issue. Pensions are excluded from the overall package of terms and conditions, but joiners under new contracts will have to be offered membership of either the local government pension scheme – an employer pension scheme with matching employer contributions of at least 6 per cent – or a similar stakeholder scheme. This move, the first time private-sector companies have been under a statutory obligation to contribute to a pension, will be particularly welcome since it bucks the trend towards decreasing corporate pension provision, as stock markets decline and pension obligations become more onerous. Business leaders object to the code on the grounds that giving private sector workers the same pay and conditions fossilises working practices and artificially bids up wage costs in places where labour is plentiful. A reference to terms and conditions that ‘take into account the need to recruit and retain quality employees, and conditions in local labour markets’, which featured in last year’s draft code, has been removed. They regard the agreement as an unwarranted intrusion by government into their affairs. Union leaders claim that the objections by business expose the fact that exploiting workers has been the main route by which companies have made money out of their private-sector adventures. The government claims that the ‘no less favourable formula’ allows enough flexibility to transform practices if desired. In practical terms, the code will take a while to have much effect on costs, but has the potential to transform pay throughout the hybrid public-private world. It applies only to public-private partnerships put out for tender after the final details of the code are settled next month. That means that few workers will gain for perhaps nine months after that. more

Open Question: Can ANYBODY relate to this, and how did it turn out?!!!? :'(?

Alright. So my boyfriend of 5 months (best friend of 2 years prior to dating, and friend for 6 years prior to dating) is a very godly man, and I'm a strong Christian too. We had a very God-honoring relationship...never did anything wrong at all. Everything seemed so perfect with us...we have SO many interests in common! He wants to be a youth pastor and I want to be a worship leader. We knew if we were to eventually get married some day that we'd be broke (haha) but that we would be happy serving the Lord together in ministry. Everything was going so wonderfully and all of the sudden, one day it was hard to reach him. He texted back later saying a list of things he'd been doing that day that kept him busy and then said that he needed to pray because he thought God was trying to tell him something. So I said..."what do you mean? tell you what?" and he said that he didn't want to say that until he was absolutely sure. So by the next day, I had pretty much assumed that he meant that he was being told to break up with me by God. I asked him that night to please tell me and he did. Here is his story: "Well you know I've been praying for a LONG time that God would let me marry you since we are so invested in each other already and love each other so much. And then a little less than a week ago, I got this strange feeling that I'm not the one for you. So I prayed about it and asked God to reveal it to me in a dream, and that night I had a dream that I was at your wedding...YOURS....not mine. And you were getting married to another man. I had the same dream three nights in a row, and then I prayed that if God was really telling me what I thought he was telling me (that I should end the relationship), that he would make the dreams stop. That night, I had no dream. I'm almost certain that God is telling me that I'm not the one for you and I think we need to just be good friends until I hear something different." So we broke up...it's been 5 days and I'm REALLY REALLY hurt. I don't understand why God would tell me too!! Furthermore, not only did God not tell me, but there's another piece of the story. I was saving my first kiss for the man that I knew I would marry. I don't believe kissing is wrong or that waiting or not waiting to kiss is better than the other. I simply made the decision to save it for the man I would marry as a way to honor God...a personal boundary and covenant between the Lord and myself. Then my recent boyfriend came along and he went on vacation to Florida with my family for two weeks. It was awesome. One night we were walking/talking on the beach and I can honestly say that I had NEVERRRR before had such a STRONG desire to kiss someone before - no guy that I had ever liked or dated...no one. Not even close! But I wanted to kiss him really badly and we were talking. I told him what I was feeling, and I explained my whole thing about my kiss to him and he said "I don't wanna pressure you, but if you decide to then I won't stop you either." So we stood there....I was kind of worried because I had been waiting and holding out so long...this was between God and I, ya know? ....and I was looking towards the starry sky thinking, "is this ok? Is this it?" I told my boyfriend that if I was going to kiss him, that he had to be the one. He replied, "I love you and most certainly plan on doing everything I possibly can to make that happen." And I looked again towards the sky...towards where I imagine God to be, and I thought about...meditated on the thought for like...10 minutes. And after much thought, I just felt SO compelled and just...such ASSURANCE...and I kissed him then and there. I knew he would be the one. ..........Now I'm just so confused and hurt. I can't stop crying. God knew that my kiss was my way on honoring him with my body, and he knew I was saving it for the man I would marry. Why would he give me such peace and desire to kiss this godly man and then months later tell HIM that he needs to end the relationship. I 100% do not think my ex is lying, but this makes NO sense and I'm REALLY hurt by it. I know that God's plans are better than ours and I know that "God will give me the perfect person for me" but I honestly......I don't want ANYONE else....I don't want him to move on and I don't want to move on. I gave him my kiss. ....He HAS to be the one?! I don't understand why God would do this! Has anyone ever gone through anything similar? How did you deal with it? Did you ever get the person back?I thought about the fact that he could have caused the dreams himself, but I mean...he had it three nights in a row...and then when he prayed he WOULDN'T have it if God really was trying to say what he thought He was trying to say, He had no dream at all. I just don't know....three nights in a row...the exact same dream. That's gotta be God, right? :'C ...I'm just so confused. Also...to those of you who say that God isn't real, you're def. not gonna change my opinion. I know God is real. No one else could create a man as wonderful as the one that I had...and I've believed long before I met him. more

Open Question: Realistic college options?

My school doesn't "do" the rank system, we've decided to knock Valedictorian and Salutatorian, and we do not use a four point grading scale. However, here is what I can tell you: -Cellist since fourth grade, participating in school orchestra (first stand for two years) -Full IB Diploma -96% average as a freshman, 97% as a soph, and jr. -Spent one to three weeks every summer at a local university (summer programs for high school aged kids) -Key Club, Bio Club (Leader), Medical Explorers, NHS, Yearbook, Mentor Program (for incoming freshmen), Spanish Club (Leader) -Work experience containing 60+ hours/summer at the town hall, and other areas around town (beginning after eighth grade), various part time jobs throughout high school (beginning during 10th grade) -350+ volunteer hours (70+ at the local library) -SAT: 770 Reading, 770 Math, 790 Writing -Freshman football, otherwise little to no sports experience I'm also a first generation college student (no one in my family has any kind of college experience), so this is very new to everyone. Any help would be greatly appreciated! My family makes under 60k/year, and my parents are separated. I know many top schools offer generous financial aide packages, but would I be able to get into any of the schools that could offer me a lot? Basically, what are some sensible colleges to apply to? I'm also looking for a couple reach schools (my top choice is Cornell), and one or two schools to fall back on. I plan on majoring in Biology or a related field, although I am very interested in Philosophy as well. For example, a school that is somewhat near me is the University of Rochester. This is a pretty good school, and I'm wondering where it would fall on my list (reach, sensible, fall back). Thanks to anyone who helps; I will respond to best/good answers. more

Open Question: Student Council Vice President~Speech, Slogans, Help?

Speech: Good Morning. First off, my name is Cassie and I'm running for Vice President/Secretary. Now, when it comes to speeches people tend to automatically think they're boring. Sometimes it is. Those running will get up on stage, say their speeches, and afterwards no one will remember anything when voting time comes. As a candidate, I believe I am right for this job because I am determined and will work to my greatest potential to make 2012 – 2013 school years the most memorable years ever. It is the job of the Vice President to help the President and it is both our jobs to represent you, my fellow students. I want each and every one of you to know that I will take this job seriously and do it to the best of my ability. Any decisions I make and any decisions that I assist in making will be with you in mind. While casting your vote, I ask you to look beyond popularity or who you are friends with. Look at who would be a better leader for our school. Once again, my name is Cassie and I'm running for Vice President. Does it need to be longer or shorter? Opinions please. Slogans I have so far: Slogans: Give me an inch and I'll give you a mile. Vote Cassie for Vice President! Open your mind and improve our school. Vote Cassie for Vice President! I need about 4-7 more slogans that stand out. Help: I'm currently in junior high and I sort of worried that a boy in 6th grade might win VP while I'm in 7th grade. He ran last year and won for a lower position. Do I have a chance? The most important part is my speech but I get a tomato face in front of big crowds that are watching me. Anyway I can help it go away? I'm also giving out neon green wristbands to everyone and lolipops as well while I don't know what the kid in 6th grade is giving...Small school of 200 kids (K-8) Thanks : ) more

Open Question: Marine Officer Question?

I'm 14 and want to be a Marine scout sniper.( Look at my other Question for my details please) I don't know If I want to enlist right after HS or go to college first then enlist as an officer though. I would be 22 or 23 after I get my bachelors. I am a good leader I am in leadship at school. Real Anwsers pleaseOk I know what war is like. I have family members that were in Afganhistan. And my dad was the sniper for the swat here until he got promoted. He taught me how to shoot and still learning new things. I'm not getting any of this from games or movies more

Resolved Question: Why did Grover Norqust say we need a President that can use his digits?

http://www.sgn.org/sgnnews40_07/page11.cfm If Romney can sign his name, he's good enough, Grover Norquist says At the CPAC convention last week, anti-tax guru Grover Norquist made the case for the Republican right wing to accept Mitt Romney as the party's nominee. He can sign his name and he will follow orders, Norquist said, so he's good enough. 'Pick a Republican with enough working digits to handle a pen to become president of the United States,' Norquist told CPAC attendees. 'This is a change for Republicans: the House and Senate doing the work with the president signing bills. His job is to be captain of the team, to sign the legislation that has already been prepared.' The Republican leaders in Congress are now far more important then the president, Norquist added, and all they need is a compliant president to sign their legislation. 'All we have to do is replace Obama,' Norquist said. 'We are not auditioning for fearless leader. We don't need a president to tell us in what direction to go. We know what direction to go. We want the Ryan budget.' 'We just need a president to sign this stuff. We don't need someone to think it up or design it. The leadership now for the modern conservative movement for the next 20 years will be coming out of the House and the Senate.' Norquist is president of Americans for Tax Reform and the author of the so-called Taxpayer Protection Pledge. The pledge requires politicians who sign it to 'oppose any and all efforts to increase the marginal income tax rates for individuals and/or businesses; and to oppose any net reduction or elimination of deductions and credits, unless matched dollar for dollar by further reducing tax rates.' Norquist is widely suspected of using his no-tax pledge to try to strangle federal social programs. 'I'm not in favor of abolishing the government,' he once said. 'I just want to shrink it down to the size where we can drown it in the bathtub.' more

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