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Open Question: Do I have a good chance of getting into Yale University... PLEASE BE HONEST !?

Do I have a good chance of getting into Yale University ? Classes/Courses: American Literature Honors Chemistry Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry Honors United States History Honors Spanish Honors Extra Curricular: Student/Government Council Newspaper Club Photography and Writing Club Campus Ministry Health and Wellness Club Affiliations/Memberships: FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) NHI (The National Hispanic Institute) NSHSS (The National Society of High School Scholars) Potential/Awaiting Affiliations/Memberships: NHS (The National Honors Society) NHI/Cervantino (The National Hispanic Society) Awaiting Principal's List/1st Honors Award Rank: 8 out of 133 (8/133) Average: 94.500% GPA: 3.8 out of 4.0 (3.8/4.0) Discipline/Attendance: (1) Absence and (0) Disciplinary Action Thank you... be honest please ! I want nothing but the ABSOLUTE TRUTH... and what are my chances of getting into YALE UNIVERSITY OR ANY OTHER PRESTIGIOUS COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES :- ]what i have listed isn't everything... i'm only a sophomore in high school... more

Open Question: how do you feel about "young life"?

"Young Life desires to make a positive impact on kids’ lives and prepare them for the future" according to www.ministrywatch.com. However, while some of the kids in this organization are there just to be involved for God, many of the other students involved go for their "social" needs and young life's immature games. i have seen this first hand. The Young Life leaders tend to attract the popular or semi-popular students to Club.This also prevents other students to not attend, due to the social difference and feel of neglect from their polular peers. And many of the students at my school within those high ranks are drinking, doing drugs,or having sex. this really saddens me and i have tried to confront the leader, telling him it is a major issue and does not fit the christan morals he is their to establish in us, but he send accusation. i do not believe this is a positive impact on our lives.Have any of you experienced this before when dealing with young life? more

Open Question: Do you think I can get into SMU/NUS?

My highest SAT score is 2070, GPA is 3.85 and I am the student council president. I am also the leader of Sudoku Club and the captain of Girls' Soccer Team.. I wonder whether this is enough to get into SMU/NUS... My GPA is high, but average is like 89.999999999 and its got lower in gr.12.... I just got a rejection from UCIrvine and am extremely nervous and worried... Oh, and I am a Canadian student. Will it help if I get accepted from "prestigious" Canadian universities? plz HELPPP!!!!! more

Open Question: Is Ben Stein's article about Obama right of wrong?

By Ben Stein Why is President Barack Obama in such a hurry to get his socialized medicine bill passed? Because he and his cunning circle realize some basic truths: The American people in their unimaginable kindness and trust voted for a pig in a poke in 2008. They wanted so much to believe Barack Obama was somehow better and different from other ultra-leftists that they simply took him on faith. They ignored his anti-white writings in his books. They ignored his quiet acceptance of hysterical anti-American diatribes by his minister, Jeremiah Wright. They ignored his refusal to explain years at a time of his life as a student. They ignored his ultra-left record as a “community organizer,” Illinois state legislator, and Senator. The American people ignored his total zero of an academic record as a student and teacher, his complete lack of scholarship when he was being touted as a scholar. Now, the American people are starting to wake up to the truth. Barack Obama is a super likeable super leftist, not a fan of this country, way, way too cozy with the terrorist leaders in the Middle East , way beyond naïveté, all the way into active destruction of our interests and our allies and our future. The American people have already awakened to the truth that the stimulus bill — a great idea in theory — was really an immense bribe to Democrat interest groups, and in no way an effort to help all Americans. Now, Americans are waking up to the truth that ObamaCare basically means that every time you are sick or injured, you will have a clerk from the Department of Motor Vehicles telling your doctor what he can and cannot do. The American people already know that Mr. Obama’s plan to lower health costs while expanding coverage and bureaucracy is a myth, a promise of something that never was and never will be — a bureaucracy lowering costs in a free society. Either the costs go up or the free society goes away. These are perilous times. Mrs. Hillary Clinton, our Secretary of State, has given Iran the go-ahead to have nuclear weapons, an unqualified betrayal of the nation. Now, we face a devastating loss of freedom at home in health care. Mr. Obama knows Americans are getting wise and will stop him if he delays at all in taking away our freedoms. There is his urgency and our opportunity. Once freedom is lost, America is lost. Wake up, beloved America . It is amazing to me, that any of the people still believe in him. He has done so much damage to this country and people are still ignorant enough to believe him. He is an embarrassment to the American people. They may have already ruined my country and yours. She will never be the same for our grandchildren. By the way, your freedoms are already being taken away. Obama has written to remove your constitutional rights in rewriting the constitution. Yes, it is being done and your freedom will never be the same! It’s time to wake up America! more

Open Question: I need immediate help on the volunteer section of my resume?

I'm 17 and writing a resume for my first job as a cashier at a grocery store. Since I've never worked before, I have to list volunteer experience instead, but I'm afraid of being turned down over how I present the information on my resume. I'd appreciate if you could review what I have down in that section: ---------- Office Assistant – [LOCATION HERE] – 2004 - 2006 * assumed office duties while staff were on lunch break: answering phones; taking messages; connecting calls; running errands; organizing paperwork; sorting incoming mail into staff mailboxes; operating photocopier; operating P.A. system; attending to student injuries Library Assistant – [LOCATION HERE] – 2004 - 2006 * performed duties related to library operation: checking out books for students; sorting books; processing new books; repairing damaged books; maintaining library appearance; using computer; operating barcode scanner Kids Day Camp Group Leader – [LOCATION HERE] – Summer 2006 * assumed responsibility over group of kindergarteners: supervising children, keeping them together as a group, leading them to various activity stations; emphasizing the values of respect, equality, sharing, caring, and a positive attitude; encouraging children to have fun; ensuring children's safety Kids Day Camp Crafts Volunteer – [LOCATION HERE] – Summer 2009 * took part in responsibility over crafts station: maintaining supply of inventories; preparing and distributing materials; instructing and assisting children in activities; maintaining tidy appearance of crafts room; stacking chairs and straightening out tables in children's eating area while off duty Fundraiser Assistant – [LOCATION HERE] – February 2010 * assisted in the set-up and teardown of charity fundraiser sale: organizing event room; setting up tables; transporting, unpacking, and arranging clothing; putting away tables; packing away clothing; sweeping floors ---------- Are there any changes I should make to the way I've set it up or what content to include/remove? It looks a little messy and overwhelming in my opinion. I'm also not sure how I should title the heading. Should I change it to something along the lines of "Community Service"? Or is "Volunteer Experience" fine as is?I am a high school student with zero work experience. I have no work history to fill in on the application. If I didn't submit a resume, there would be nothing of substance to judge me by. And yeah, like cashiers have always been cashiers. more

Open Question: Why don't Wahabis/Salafis fight against BIDAH in their own community, instead of pointing the finger at others?

Source: http://www.islamicsupremecouncil.com/mawlid-al-sharif.htm The Bid’a (distortion) Committed by the opponents of Eid Milad un Nabi (peace be upon him) § Bid’a Number 1: The only worldwide gathering of Muslims commanded by Allah and practiced by Prophet Muhammad and his companions (Peace be upon them) is Hajj. There is NO other international (worldwide) gathering of Muslims in Islam. Where do you find a verse in Qur’an or a Hadith to organize worldwide gatherings of Muslims in the name of TABLEEGH? In Pakistan and Bangladesh the annual TBALIGHEE IJTIMA' attracts more Muslims than Hajj. Isn't this a Bid'a? When did the Prophet (Peace be upon him) OR his companions OR Muslim scholars organize the worldwide gatherings of Muslims in the name of Tableegh? Worldwide Tableeghi Ijtima was started few decades ago by the founder of the Tableeghi Jama’t in India, Maulana Ilyas Gujrati. But Eid Milad un Nabi has 13 hundred years of history. Just like Eid Milad un Nabi (peace be upon him), the Tableeghi Ijtima’ has a fixed annual date. People participate, pray and learn Islam in both gatherings. Why Tableeghi Ijtima is not a Bid’a but Eid Milad un Nabi is Bid’a? § Bid’a Number 2: In Pakistan (1970s) former Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto invited the Imam of Ka'ba to visit Pakistan. When Imam Ka'ba, a fierce opponent of Eid-Milad-un-Nabi, came Pakistan Muslims abandoned mosques and prayed Friday prayers in large stadiums behind him. Was there any precedence in Islam for such gatherings? Prophet (peace upon him) and his companions (Peace be upon them) never did such a thing. Never happened before in the history of Muslims that Muslims emptied mosques and prayed behind an Imam because he came from Saudi Arabia? That was definitely a new thing. It was a big Bid'a? Why no Fatwa was issued against the Imam of Ka’ba and all those who prayed behind him. § Bid’a Number 3: The scholars, Ulema and students of Dar-ul-Aloom Deoband (one of the oldest Islamic universities in India) celebrated the 100th anniversaries of the Dar Al Aloom Deoband. The 100th birthday of Dar-ul Aloom Deoband was celebrated under the leadership of a Hindu Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. Did Prophet or his companions ever celebrate the anniversary of Masjid Al Quba, Masjid Al Nabawi, etc.? Talk about inviting a "Mushrikah" (pagan) to preside over the gathering of Ulema-e-Islam. Wasn't that a Bid'a? It is obvious that the haters of Eid Milad un Nabi have more love and respect for their Dar Al Aloom and pagans than the birthday of Prophet of Islam (Peace be upon him). § Bid’a Number 4: Few years ago in UK, the Ahl-e-Hadith party held TOWHEED-O-SUNNAT conference and invited Imam Ka'ba and many other scholars. They do this every year. Did Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) or his noble companions (Peace be upon them) ever organized a program called TOWHEED-O-SUNNAT Conference and traveled to speak at a conference? Why Towheed-o-Sunnat conference can not be declared Bid’a? The Salafis (self appointed Ahle Hadith) commit more Bid’a and deny more Hadith than any other sect within Islam. § Bid’a Number 5: Whenever Muslims get upset on an issue or conflict, they take out processions and rallies to protest. Muslim leaders and scholars of Islam address those rallies. Among the organizers and the leaders of those rallies are those who consider Eid-Milad-un-Nabi Bid'a. I ask them a very simple question. Did Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), his companions OR the noble scholars of Islam ever took out rallies and banners protesting against an aggression or a conflict or an issue? Were there any rallies organized by Muslims when Al Quds was captured by Crusaders? Where is the basis of these rallies in Qur’an, Hadith and in the history of Islam? Aren’t these rallies Bid'a? The haters of Eid Milad un Nabi invite Muslims to attend their rallies. They say,” taking part in these rallies is Jihad and participants will be rewarded by Allah”. But if a rally to create awareness about our beloved Prophet (peace be upon him) is organized, it becomes Bid’a. What a shame! § Bid’a Number 6: During 1970 elections in Pakistan Jamat Islami took out major processions in the name of Youm-e-Shawkat-e-Islam. This name itself undermines the religion of Islam. Everyday is Youm-e-Shawkat-e-Islam not when Jamat Islami contests elections. When did the Prophet and his companions organize Youm-e-Shawkat-e-Islam? Wasn't that Bid'a? Did anybody issue Fatwa against those large processions? They were all done in the name of Islam. People were expected to get rewards from Allah for their contribution and participation. But participation in the procession of Eid Milad un Nabi (Peace be upon him) is called Bid’a? No wonder the followers of Abdullah Ibn Obai do exist in our times too. § Bid’a Number 7: Saudi Arabia does celebrate Youm-ul-Watani (National Da§ Bid’a Number 7: Saudi Arabia does celebrate Youm-ul-Watani (National Day of Saudi Arabia). Television stations telecast special programs and newspapers print special editions and private companies give their employees a day off. I have never seen any Saudi scholar’s fatwa against the celebration of Saudi National Day. But they are very quick in giving Fatwa against Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi. Did Prophet (Peace be upon him) OR his companions (May Allah be pleased with them) ever celebrated the establishment of the Islamic state of Madinah? Saudi scholars, who oppose the celebration of Prophet's birthday, gave Fatwa for justifying US troops in Saudi Arabia but they can not issue a Fatwa against the Bid’a that is committed by their own government and by them. That is a real distortion of Islam.§ Bid’a Number 8: In North America, ISNA, ICNA, CAIR and many other Muslim organizations organize their annual conventions. In most cases people have to purchase tickets to listen to the speeches of various scholars. Isn't this entire setup a Bid'a? When did Prophet (Peace be upon him) OR his companions (Peace be upon them) OR scholars of Islam after them organize such conventions? Why people have to pay in order to listen to the speeches of the scholars of Islam? Where is the basis for this? Did Prophet (Peace be upon him) charge fee for his speeches? Any companion of the Prophet ever asked people to pay for a good cause first before he would deliver his speech? Off course not. Those noble people never did such things but it’s OK for the opponents of Eid Milad un Nabi. Indeed, it’s a major Bid’a but they won’t call it Bid’a; otherwise, they have to close their shops.§ Bid’a Number 9: The very concept of forming organizations such as Jama't Ahl-e-Hadith, Party of Salafis, Jama't Islami, WAMY, Rabita Aalm-e-Islami, ISNA, ICNA, CAIR is a Bid'a. Neither Prophet nor his companions (Peace be upon them) ever formed organizations and named them. The only name for worldwide Muslim body is "Muslims". Only Allah divides people into tribes and nations for identification. These opponents of Eid Milad un Nabi (Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam) have divided the Ummah. What a worse Bid’a they have committed?§ Bid’a Number 10: A Pakistani woman who has now moved to Canada but still operates in Pakistan considers herself a scholar of Islam. She gives fatawa not only against Eid-Milad-un-Nabi but against many other Islamic traditions such as Qur’an reading in congregation (Qur’an Khawani), etc.. She organizes prayer get-togethers for woman only. She organizes Salat-at-Tasbeeh get-together for women only. She organizes Taraweeh prayers for women only. She has invented many things in Islam for the sake of women but for her Eid-Milad-un-Nabi is Bid'a? Where she finds basis for her style of preaching Islam? She organizes gatherings of women against the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), which is a worse form of Bid'a. She has destroyed many families in the name of Islam. She has converted many Muslim women into fanatics. Her entire organization is a Bid’a.§ Bid’a Number 11: Today, in North America Muslim associations organize fundraising dinners for mosques, Islamic schools or for humanitarian purposes. They sell tickets and invite speakers. When Prophet or his companions (Peace be upon them) raised funds through fundraising dinners? When Prophet or his companions (Peace be upon them) sold $5, $25, $100, etc. food plates for a good cause. Isn't this all Bid'a? They organize these fundraising dinners which benefits them but the celebration of Eid Milad un Nabi (peace be upon him) hurts them. Wow! An Urdu poet wrote; HAM AAH BHEE KARTAY HAIN TO HOJATAY HAIN BADNAAM WHO QATL BHEE KARDAYN TO CHARCHA NAHEE HOTA Translation: If I just say “ouch” when pained I get defamed And they commit murders but no one objects to them If celebrating the birthday of Prophet (peace upon him) is an innovation (Bid’a) because neither Prophet (peace upon him), nor his companions ever celebrated Prophet’s birthday, then why the following§ Bid’a Number 12: When Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) , it did not have thirty volumes. Neither Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) nor his noble companions divided Qur’an into thirty volumes (siparah). Qur’an was divided into thirty volumes by the rulers and the scholars hundreds of years later for the convenience of HUFFAAZ (memorizers of the holy Qur’an). It helped HUFFAAZ in managing the recitation of the holy Qur’an in Taraweeh prayers in Ramadan. § Bid’a Number 13: Neither Prophet (peace be upon him) nor his noble companions ever put Rukoo and their numbers in the holy Qur’an. These Rukoo were added in Qur’an by the rulers and the scholars hundreds of years later to help Imams and HUFFAAZ in memorizing the verses of the Qur’an and provide better organization and management for reading Qur’an in regular daily prayers and Taraweeh prayers of Ramadan.§ Bid’a Number 14: During the time of Prophet (peace be upon him) there were no A’RAAB (Fatha/Kasrah/Dhamma / Zabar Zer Pesh) in the holy Qur’an. These were added in Qur’an by the command of a very ruthless and cruel Muslim ruler, Hajjaj Bin Yousuf. The A’RAAB were inserted in the Qur’an in order to help non-Arabs to read Qur’an correctly. Today, Arabs and non-Arabs both depend on these A’RAAB in order to read Qur’an correctly. These A’RAAB were an innovation. But if this innovation is removed from the Qur’an, the opponents of Eid Milad un Nabi (peace be upon him) would not be able to read Qur’an correctly. They need this innovation but not Eid Milad un Nabi (peace be upon him).§ Bid’a Number 15: In Islam, for a Muslim, moving to a non-Muslim country from a Muslim country is allowed in three situations only. 1) When a Muslim is persecuted in his/her own Muslim country and facing dangers to his/her life. 2) When a Muslim wants to preach Islam in a non-Muslim country. In other words, you have to be a Muslim Missionary in order to settle in a non-Muslim country. 3) When a Muslim wants to get education which is not available in a Muslim country. Islam does not allow Muslims to leave Muslim countries and settle in non-Muslim countries except under the above mentioned three conditions. Neither Prophet (peace be upon him), nor any companion of Prophet (peace be upon him) migrated to non-Muslim countries for “better economic opportunities”. They migrated to non-Muslim countries under the above mentioned three situations ONLY. However, one of the most widespread and desirable Bid’a committed by the opponents of Eid Milad un Nabi (peace be upon him)......is to find better life in the non-Muslim countries. In fact, the immigration to non-Muslim countries by the Muslims is so desirable and desperate Bid’a that Muslims pray to Allah to help them in committing this Bid’a. Allah knows very well the hypocrites.@LINK, Typical ignorant Wahabi! All of the Bidahs are aimed at Wahabis (Deobandis and so called Salafis)! Did you read it all? Why so ignorant... It clearly states Salafi, and where Salafis do this stuff! Why are you trying to fight others, while you yourself are one of the biggest proponents of Bidah and Shirk! more

Resolved Question: Why is it that most religious leader do not want most people to read 2 Timothy 3:16,17?

below is a question that I ask at another time: If you had the opportunity to have a bible study would you and what question would you ask? this is the explanation to explain why I ask this question: As a International Bible Student, I find that most people have so many questions about the bible and don't where to start asking questions. There are so many misconceptions about the bible based on hear say. a bible study could answer a lot of questions. check out @ Timothy 3: 16,17 and let me know what you think about the bible and this verse and what does this verse mean? Is there a problem with having those that are interested in learning more about GOD to know that it is a requirement of GOD that we must study to show ourselves approved please read 2 Timothy 3: 16, 17. to study a subject is a must if one is to learn for themselves? We study everything else to show that we are qualified to teach. Do we not have to study a subject for ourselves? why is it okay to study every subject under the sun yet not the Living Words of the bible. People need to understand what is being said in the bible 2 Timothy 2:2 In Studying the bible we learn that the holy spirit will teach us it self. Now how would a student know this if we as teacher do not show them this scripture 2 Timothy 3:16,17? How does any one learn? We learn nothing with out asking GOD thru prayer we teach nothing with out asking GOD thru prayer. It would be so hard to mislead people by false teaching if we did personal prayer with our creator and his son the master instructor Jesus Psalms 8 read the entire chapter then read Psalms 8:22-31 Evelyn 503 875-9200 evelyn52murray@yahoo.com more

Open Question: who can sponcer us In FBLA?

Hi my name is Francisco we have a few problems at school we do not have enought money to go to state and we are looking for people to see if they can sponcer us. We are asking if you can sponcer us or help us raise some money so we can attend state competition. Right now, we do not have any transportation to take our FBLA members to La West Inn Paloma Resort in Tucson. This is a very big competition that students look forward to all year. Like I told you before FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) is a big apportunity for students so they can manage how to work in the real world. Students will go out with an experience that will help them in the future. We have many opportunities in FBLA as you will see there is a attachment to the page. This attachment will give you more information of what we do, what opportunities we have, and why students love FBLA. This a Few sites you can look http://www.fbla-pbl.org http://www.azfbla.org/ or if you have anyone that can help us please e mail me to fbla_officer@yahoo.com thank you. more

Open Question: Can you help me with my Social Studies paper?

Ok well i have to write a 4 page paper about middle eastern terrorism current events. I. Current Events Articles Students will be responsible for creating four different pages on this wiki. Each page will contain a current events article relating to some aspect of the Middle East or the Muslim World. One of the articles will be presented to the class on a date that will be assigned to you. The article will be categorized by the class and put into the appropriate folder. Please follow the format that is laid out for you on the example page. You must create one page per week and may not do more than one per week. DO NOT repeat articles. Look at the articles that have been posted by your classmates before you add yours. There are many, many articles out there about every possible aspect of the Middle East. Do not limit yourself to wars or politics. All articles will remain on the wiki at all times. The class should be aware that it would make the final paper easier to write if they keep articles concerning the same information in the same categorization even if they may fit in elsewhere. The topics include: Religion Leaders and Personalities Human Rights Environment Energy Modernization War and Peace Tradition and Change Terrorism Society (includes education, women and standards of living) II. Paper Each student will write a paper based on all of the current events articles in one folder that appears above. The paper must be a minimum of four typed pages, double spaces with one-inch margins all around. You may choose any of the above folders if it has at least five pages in it. There are several items that MUST be included in this paper. Most students choose to organize their papers around these questions: · Summarize the articles by theme within your chosen category. A summary of each article is not expected or allowed however; an overall chronological summary of the major issues covered in your topic area is expected. Be aware that there will probably be more than one theme in each category (i.e. religion in Egypt versus religion in Israel). · Explain why these things are occurring now as opposed to any other time in the past or the future. This may require some background research. · What do you think will happen in the Middle East in the next six months? The next five years? When answering this question, you must refer to the current events in your category. · How do these current events affect the lives of the people who live in the Middle East? · How do these events affect you? You must answer this but may do so as an individual or as a citizen of the United States. You may not use personal pronouns to do this. _____________________________________________________________________________ Here is what i have written so far. Hamas is a Palestinian military group, which is considered a terrorist group by Mossad, the Israeli intelligence agency. A Hamas military officer was assassinated in his hotel room in Dubai. After the killing, the room was cleaned thoroughly to hide any evidence of a struggle. Immediately after, those who were involved in the assassination fled the country. Some of them were caught before they fled but others were found in different countries. The police have identified a total of 26 suspects. Once arrested, it was found that many of the suspects had expertly crafted false passports; many of them were Israeli passports. Suspects were not from just one country however. It is now suspected that Mossad was behind the attack. Shiites and Sunnis are two different sects in the Islam religion. The two sects do not always get along even though they are close in beliefs. In Iraq, a mainly Shiite country, a Shiite family was killed in a Shiite-Sunni village. People had recently begun to return to the village after they left due to sectarian kidnappings, killings, and other crimes. The Iraqi government believed that the uprising in sectarian crimes was due to the elections. The Sunnis did not want a Shiite leader while the Shiites did not want a Sunni leader. It was believed that Sunni extremists were behind the killing of the Shiite family because they have been linked to similar crimes before. After the family killing, in Anbar, Iraq, a suicide bomber attacked. Anbar is mostly populated with Sunnis. The suicide bomber killed two Shiite candidates and thirteen Anbar citizens. The bomber also injured over two dozen others and kidnapped another Shiite candidate. It is believed that the bomber was again a Sunni extremist. The attack was also due to sectarian conflict and election tensions like the family killing. The Shiites and Sunnis have had similar bombings and killi more

Open Question: Diversity in the Workplace?

1.You have conducted a study identifying the important norms and central values evident in the culture of the country, Morocco. This analysis best describes the concepts inherent with: A. ecological correlation B. psychographic correlation C. individual correlation D. geographic correlation 2.Your supervisor asks you to come to his office. He starts asking you questions regarding your personal life. He finds out that you are unmarried so he decides to introduce you to a potential marriage partner. This type of leadership style is known as: A. EAP counseling B. paternal authoritative C. sensitivity management D. maternal authoritative 3. In the future people will need to make more decisions about intercultural interactions. One way to do this would be: A. Taking a college class where the students are diverse. B. All of the above are examples of increasing intercultural interactions. C. Accepting a position that has a lot of international contact. D. Working for a U.S. company that is owned by people from another culture. 4. Studies have found that people tend to prefer a male boss. Why does this preference exist? A. stereotypes formed of male leaders vs. female leaders B. all of the above could be possible reasons. C. differences in behavior associated with being male or female D. a prejudice directed toward female leaders 5. You are a manager in a mid-size company. On the wall in your office you have a poster displaying women in bikini swimsuits. Whenever your female employees enter your office, you ask them if they look as good in a bikini as the women in the poster. This is an example of: A. quid pro quo harassment B. all of the above. C. a form of hostile environment D. a morale booster for your female employees more

Open Question: How competitive am I, in terms of receiving an NROTC or AFROTC scholarship?

I am a junior in High School and will be applying this summer. Academics: - I have a 3.6 gpa (with a fair amount IB and AP classes) - For my senior year I will be taking nearly all IB and AP classes - I am average in math - Science is one of my strong points and I take lots of advanced science courses - For my senior year I will be enrolled in my school's highest and most advanced Biology and Spanish classes. Sports and EC activities: - I don't play any JV or V sports for my high school (I'm joining the ski team next year), however... I am on the A team (varsity) of our Ultimate Frisbee Club team, which involves daily practices, with conditioning, and weekly games as well as large tournaments (we placed 3rd in the state last season). Also, unless something drastic happens, next year I will be one of the senior most captains (there are 5 on a 35 person team). - I also am a captain on my school's Badminton Club team, it's our inaugural year and at the moment we have a winning record and will be competing in a state tournament in May. I also ski (nearly every weekend) and play hockey recreationally as well as bike and backpack. As far as clubs go: I am president and founder of Badminton Club which is one of the biggest student organizations in the school (we average 25-30 members). I am also an active member of FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). I organize bake sales and various other fund raising events. ... and last but not least I am also a experienced Knight Crew Leader. Which is similar to a orientation leader except we have duties year round. In the Future: My choices for universities would be: 1) University of Washington 2) University of Minnesota 3) University of Colorado 4) University of Idaho I would want to major in any of these: 1) Oceanography 2) Biology 3) Anthropology ACT: I haven't taken it yet (less than a month tell I do) but after taking many practice tests I am expecting anything between a 27-30. I know there are some major holes in my resume so be as brutal as you like, I just would like to know your best estimation of my chances. ThanksAlso I'm in good shape, if I took the NROTC PT test right now I would score around a Good: high/ mediumish. http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navy/l/blfitmale17to19.htm Thanks again p.s. If I am not awarded the scholarship I will apply for the college program option.Also I'm in good shape, if I took the NROTC PT test right now I would score around a Good: high/ mediumish. http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navy/l/blfitmale17to19.htm Thanks again p.s. If I am not awarded the scholarship I will apply for the college program option. more

Open Question: Why don't Wahabis speak out against Bidah in their own Community, and always point the fingers at other?

Before pointing the finger at other groups for commiting so called "Bidah" why don't Wahabis/Salafis try and counter the Bidah in their own community, if it is Bidah (according to them)? The Bid’a (distortion) Committed by the opponents of Eid Milad un Nabi (peace be upon him) § Bid’a Number 1: The only worldwide gathering of Muslims commanded by Allah and practiced by Prophet Muhammad and his companions (Peace be upon them) is Hajj. There is NO other international (worldwide) gathering of Muslims in Islam. Where do you find a verse in Qur’an or a Hadith to organize worldwide gatherings of Muslims in the name of TABLEEGH? In Pakistan and Bangladesh the annual TBALIGHEE IJTIMA' attracts more Muslims than Hajj. Isn't this a Bid'a? When did the Prophet (Peace be upon him) OR his companions OR Muslim scholars organize the worldwide gatherings of Muslims in the name of Tableegh? Worldwide Tableeghi Ijtima was started few decades ago by the founder of the Tableeghi Jama’t in India, Maulana Ilyas Gujrati. But Eid Milad un Nabi has 13 hundred years of history. Just like Eid Milad un Nabi (peace be upon him), the Tableeghi Ijtima’ has a fixed annual date. People participate, pray and learn Islam in both gatherings. Why Tableeghi Ijtima is not a Bid’a but Eid Milad un Nabi is Bid’a? § Bid’a Number 2: In Pakistan (1970s) former Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto invited the Imam of Ka'ba to visit Pakistan. When Imam Ka'ba, a fierce opponent of Eid-Milad-un-Nabi, came Pakistan Muslims abandoned mosques and prayed Friday prayers in large stadiums behind him. Was there any precedence in Islam for such gatherings? Prophet (peace upon him) and his companions (Peace be upon them) never did such a thing. Never happened before in the history of Muslims that Muslims emptied mosques and prayed behind an Imam because he came from Saudi Arabia? That was definitely a new thing. It was a big Bid'a? Why no Fatwa was issued against the Imam of Ka’ba and all those who prayed behind him. § Bid’a Number 3: The scholars, Ulema and students of Dar-ul-Aloom Deoband (one of the oldest Islamic universities in India) celebrated the 100th anniversaries of the Dar Al Aloom Deoband. The 100th birthday of Dar-ul Aloom Deoband was celebrated under the leadership of a Hindu Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. Did Prophet or his companions ever celebrate the anniversary of Masjid Al Quba, Masjid Al Nabawi, etc.? Talk about inviting a "Mushrikah" (pagan) to preside over the gathering of Ulema-e-Islam. Wasn't that a Bid'a? It is obvious that the haters of Eid Milad un Nabi have more love and respect for their Dar Al Aloom and pagans than the birthday of Prophet of Islam (Peace be upon him). § Bid’a Number 4: Few years ago in UK, the Ahl-e-Hadith party held TOWHEED-O-SUNNAT conference and invited Imam Ka'ba and many other scholars. They do this every year. Did Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) or his noble companions (Peace be upon them) ever organized a program called TOWHEED-O-SUNNAT Conference and traveled to speak at a conference? Why Towheed-o-Sunnat conference can not be declared Bid’a? The Salafis (self appointed Ahle Hadith) commit more Bid’a and deny more Hadith than any other sect within Islam. § Bid’a Number 5: Whenever Muslims get upset on an issue or conflict, they take out processions and rallies to protest. Muslim leaders and scholars of Islam address those rallies. Among the organizers and the leaders of those rallies are those who consider Eid-Milad-un-Nabi Bid'a. I ask them a very simple question. Did Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), his companions OR the noble scholars of Islam ever took out rallies and banners protesting against an aggression or a conflict or an issue? Were there any rallies organized by Muslims when Al Quds was captured by Crusaders? Where is the basis of these rallies in Qur’an, Hadith and in the history of Islam? Aren’t these rallies Bid'a? The haters of Eid Milad un Nabi invite Muslims to attend their rallies. They say,” taking part in these rallies is Jihad and participants will be rewarded by Allah”. But if a rally to create awareness about our beloved Prophet (peace be upon him) is organized, it becomes Bid’a. What a shame! § Bid’a Number 6: During 1970 elections in Pakistan Jamat Islami took out major processions in the name of Youm-e-Shawkat-e-Islam. This name itself undermines the religion of Islam. Everyday is Youm-e-Shawkat-e-Islam not when Jamat Islami contests elections. When did the Prophet and his companions organize Youm-e-Shawkat-e-Islam? Wasn't that Bid'a? Did anybody issue Fatwa against those large processions? They were all done in the name of Islam. People were expected to get rewards from Allah for their contribution and participation. But participation in the procession of Eid Milad un Nabi (Peace be upon him) is called Bid’a? No wonder the followers of Abdullah IbnFull article did not post! THere are 15 points in all! FULL ARTICLE HERE: http://www.islamicsupremecouncil.com/mawlid-al-sharif.htmYahoo Answers did not give me enough space to place the full article! Full article can be found here, there are 15 points: http://www.islamicsupremecouncil.com/mawlid-al-sharif.htm@Midnight, typical Wahabi liar that does not answer the question, but makes up excuses! Milad un Nabi (SAW) is 100% allowed in Islam! You Wahabis are hypocrites! Abd-Al Wahab was a Wahabi and Najdi SCUMBAG! more

Resolved Question: How does this sound?Please read?

How does this sound?Please read? During my life, I’ve tried to engage in productive activities, being involved in the child care department, and education program has greatly humbled me and given me a clearer direction for the future. I would like to be apart of the upward bound program because it would open doors to new opportunities to grow, learn and be involved in cultural activities, It would also give me a chance to experience and explore the benefits of attending college in which are to expand knowledge ,and grown as a person. It would be an advantage on grad school also in the working field .Being apart of the upward bound program may help me become a better leader and person with high moral standards and, plenty of confidence. There are many answers to the question who a person is ,or what makes each of us unique beyond genetics or DNA.So who am I ?I am shy but I tend to break the shell ,as I get to know people .I am competitive ambitious , random ,and organized .I have inquisitive adventurous spirit .I don’t like to be confined by strict rules or limitations on my freedom .I become frustrated with people who are less motivated than I am or who fail to accomplish what they say they will .I am driven ,daring ,and enjoy determining new concepts that fit into existing theories. I am unique. I am Shaellah Robinson. Two people who has greatly influenced me in my growth and development would m=be my mother Renee Robinson-Ash ,and my friend Chelsea Oglesby .My mother has helped me through out life’s obstacles .She has taught me the benefits of having a brain and using it, “One thing you’ll always have that will help you is your intelligence”. My friend Chelsea has also has a impact on my life .She has help me become aware of college .If it weren’t for her I would not be aware of how much high school performance means to college. Chelsea has given me hope, and now I am more prepared for the future. There are many definitions of education; around the world education has different meaning some of which are to get a higher level of education, to enter a higher rank, or to be someone. As for me education is more than just learning in school .Its a new perspective and growth on life. Education is express through books, poetry, etc . . . . It’s a door to opportunities .Education is a gift and not just a gift some of us receive, but it’s a gift that is given to everyone. An education is the ability to, learn, help, ad teach. Education is important because without it we can not progress in life. I believe my education also shapes my personality and gives me courage. It’s a piece of hope that I can achieve and hold onto for the rest of my life. My future goals after High School is to attend ( ) and double major in Law and English. These are both passions of mines that I plan on pursuing throughout my career .Law is something I feel as I can make a difference by keeping equality and fairness. Law has made a difference in society today as a whole. English on the other hand is my niche that I’ve found a good outlet to express myself .I also home to inspire other teens in my life time to make a difference, because we are the future. I hope to start a nation wide College Awareness program I don’t believe our generation is being aware about college. Many teens are unaware of college and the principles that go with it. In English class we were asked “What college we would like to attend? and what we would like to major in?”. Many of the student were not aware of the different colleges ,and majors that one can study .My standards are set high and my dreams big , but with hard work and perseverance I can accomplish all of my goals. its not yet finished more

Open Question: Illegal Immigrant Student?

What do you think about a student who was brought here to the US LEGALLY at the age of 9 by his parents with the intend of going to Canada, but ending up not going cause of unexpected road blocks, therefore staying here longer than being allowed. Now the student is an extraordinary kid. He is in 10th grade now and will most likely be the valet Victorian. He hast never gotten in trouble and has won a presidential award twice. He does extracurricular activities such as soccer, math honor society, national honors society, Spanish honor society, and robotics. He is natural leader, a C.D. (certified drafter), and really really wants to go to college to study civil engineering and learn about environmental friendly construction. I feel sorry for this kid who really wants to attend college but cant because of his legal and economic status. Do you think its fair for him not to go? I mean our society could potentially be losing a person who could change our future for good. Anyone has any advice of how I can help this kid? i would appreciate any help possible... thank yousorry about the misspelling mistake. Thank you all for your advice so far. I have talked to this kid about some of the stuff you guys mentioned. He really hopes that someone can help him and maybe the gov't make an exception for him. He is not under deportation but hasn't done anything yet (besides trying to look for colleges that might accept him) cause he's afraid if he tells someone they might tell immigration or something. I don't think that's likely though. He definitely has thought about going back and studying in his home country but knows that after graduating he probably won't be able to do much because the ways things are in his country are very corrupt. I don't know exactly how are but his parents know because they've lived there all their time. He also wishes he could first help this country since he has grown up here and then help his own (his ultimate ambition is the world). Again thank you more

Resolved Question: To What Extent was China's Revolution Truly a Revolution?

I really need help finding an essay that answers that question because i have been sick all week and the teacher won't accept it late. We are supposed to use one of the following definitions of a revolution: a fundamental change in political organization, activity designed to effect fundamental changes in the socieoecomonic situation, a fundamental change in the way of thinking about or visualizing something. Also, we have to keep these things in mind for the essay: Crane's anatomy of a revolution, Cosmogony of China, Sun Yat Sen, Zhou Enlai, Mao Tse Tung, Chiang Kai Shek, Northern Expedition, Invasions of China, Revolts. Please if anyone can help me find an essay that either fits all those requirements or comes somewhat close. My entire grade depends on it. I normally am a straight A student, but i have had mono for the last week and couldn't really get out of bed. I did however do all the of the research before hand, but don't have any way of typing it into an essay so here is all of info on china: Before 1911 imperialists under the 'MANCHU DYNASTY' ruled china for 4000 years. In October 1911, a rebellion broke out in China. In 1912 the Emperor was forced to abdicate. China was then ruled by the Kuomintang or Nationalist Party, under Dr Sun Yat-sen. The new government faced threats from local warlords and the Japanese. The Kuomintang and the Chinese Communist party worked together. The Kuomintang wanted to make China a liberal, modern and capitalist country. Their aims for China were announced in 1921 as the 'three people's principles'. Sun Yat-sen asked the Western democracies to help him but he got no response. In 1923, however, the Soviet Union offered to help the Chinese Nationalist Revolution. This 'friendship' included the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). However the CCP was provoking a Communist revolution. In 1925, Sun died. Chang Kai-shek became the leader of the Kuomintang. He was afraid of the growing power of the Communists. In 1927, in a bloody purge, thousands of Communists were slaughtered. Mao Tse-tung escaped and was declared a 'red-bandit'. The Communist Party was outlawed. The Jiangxi Soviet was formed when Mao won the support of peasants in the province of Jiangxi by giving them what they really needed. He took away the land from the rich landowners and gave it to the peasants. He also created the Red Army. Chiang Kai-shek was furious at Mao's success and so he sent a huge army to invade and surround the Soviet. In October 1934, 100,000 Red Army soldiers smashed through the strangehold and began to retreat. Mao soon realised that they would be attacked by Chiang's air force. Communists would have to retreat to Yenah Soviet in the north. This was 6,000 miles away! It became known as the 'Long March'. The 'Long March' is still seen as one of the most important events in China's history. War against Japan: In 1937 Japan began a full-scale invasion of China. The Nationalists under Chiang Kai-shek were forced to stop the civil war against Mao and the Communists, in order for the two sides to work together against the Japanese. The war against the Japanese brought terrible hardship to the people of China. Northern China was quickly overrun and hundreds of thousands of Chinese were killed. The Chinese were used as slave labour to make goods for the Japanese war effort. The Japanese took all the available food. They tortured and beat people. The Kuomintang retreated into safe areas. The Nationalist Government did little to help the ordinary people who were forced to pay taxes even though they were starving. On the other hand, the Communists fought bravely, aided by the peasants. They took control of the countryside, and won the hearts of the people of China. The Sino-Japanese war only ended in 1945 when Japan was defeated in World War II. The civil war and the liberation of communist China: Chiang Kai-shek was supported by the USA and even the USSR. His army outnumbered that of the Communists 4 to 1. However, his army was not well prepared, and Chiang had allowed his government to become corrupt, making them unpopular with the peasants. The Red Army was now called the PLA or People's Liberation Army. It was popular with the peasants and middle class, and used guerilla warfare. By January 1949, the PLA entered Beijing. In October 1949, Mao Tse-tung was installed as the latest leader of the new People's Republic of China. The PLA then swept south and the 300,000 remaining KMT forces fled to Taiwan. A communist government was now formed in china. Mao Tse-tung: Mao Tse-tung was born on December 26, 1893 in a small village. During the 1911 Revolution, Mao cut off his pigtail in an act of defiance against the Emperors who had decreed that the Chinese wear them. He then became a soldier in the revolutionary army of Hunan. In 1918, he bec more

Open Question: To What Extent Was China's Revolution Truly a Revolution?

Open Question: Why is this in the Health Care bill?

They call it finance reform Sounds good doesn't it ? But here's what it is. The bill would revamp the nation's student loan system to make the government the only lender, one bank — the state-owned Bank of North Dakota — would be allowed to continue making student loans.One Bank? And is run by the Government? Say good buy to student loans! This is clearly another Government take over scam by the Democrat's in Congress! Tell me what this has to do with Health Care! And this is just one of many scams they loaded in the so called Health care bill .Which is why they had to draft it behind closed doors and also explains why it's thousands of pages long. The Democrat leaders try to sell it as Health care for the poor but has little to do with actual Health care . They posted 150 pages of the bill on line that covers Health care. Thinking America will fall for it . It goes with out saying why they don't post the whole bill. The people responsible for trying to shove this bill threw should not only be removed from office they should be charged with fraud. Starting with Obama, Nancy P. and Harry Reid more

Open Question: some type of summer program for students that isnt overly expensive?

i got a letter today from the global young leaders conference. its like a program that a certain amount of students go on and take a tour either through the u.s. or china or europe etc. i think it would be a lot of fun and would really like to do it but my mom said its too much. the u.s. tour is about 3000 dollars. does anyone know of another program similar to this that is a little less expensive? thanks!! and i would love to do an international one. more

Open Question: Getting into the school I want next year?!?

I really really really really really want to go to UNC! It is my absolute top choice school! I've visited last month and I loved it and I even wrote a thank you letter (I know I'm an ass haha). I took the ACT and had my score report sent to them. Unfortunately my freshman and soph year I didn't really care much about doing my homework. I got pretty much straight Bs in ALL honors classes and APUS (with a 4 on the exam). This year I've made a turn around though! Here we go: Junior yr: core classes AP Chem: 1st semester: A- 2nd (so far): A NOTE: I want to major in biochemistry/biology/maybe chemistry. AP world history: 1st: A- 2nd: A Honors Spanish iv: 1st: A- 2nd: A Honors Precalc: 1st: B- 2nd: A English literature: 1st: A 2nd: A Also 2nd semester I am a student teacher in our Spanish department Extracurriculars (yay): Boyscouts: Working on finishing Eagle scout (my project revamped my elementary school woods to make it cleaner and more accessible for wildlife and students), Senior patrol leader for 1 term, several high adventure (2 weeks) outings 1 as a crew leader Students for Obama club last year, Bill Clinton came to my school NBD. Young Democrats so far 2 years, Prez next year! Also we did a campaign to change the discrimination policy in our school district AND we're working on the 2010 local elections (its so fun!) Sports: (so far) 3 yrs varsity swimming (going for a fourth next fall), 2 yrs JV water polo, 1 yr varsity water polo (captain next year!) Habitat for Humanity: Going for my 3rd year this summer, 1 week in the summer to help build a house somewhere in the US, Also through a different organization (Rebuilding Together) I spent 2 weekends in the summer to help renovate a house for a retired veteran (so much fun and was so rewarding because he was so happy I'll probably write my essay this!) Employment: Worked as a local pool lifeguard in the winter. bout 15 hours a week Volunteer at my church: I play the piano at fundraiser dinners for mission trips and am part of the altar guild. Also lifeguard over the summer for this program for underprivileged kids, teaching them how to swim etc Tests(!): 32 on the ACT so far but a 26 on reading so I'm taking it again in April and the SATI this saturday and the SATII Chem and Math II in May as well as AP exams in Chem and World History! Senior Sched: AP Bio AP Calc AP Statistics AP Literature AP Government band gym (awesome) PLEASE tell me things I can improve on! I will improve! I'm willing to do pretty much anything it takes..... also I'm out of state......:/// more

Open Question: TOLERANCE.. Modesto is considered the Bible Belt of CA.....?

...did you know that religion is a required course for graduation?Modesto CA school system is the only city in the U.S. that teaches the study of different religions and requires that the students choose at least three to study as a requirement to graduate... they have a "DON'T PREACH...TEACH" motto... and many of the students are appreciative of this kind of curriculum... they say by studying other religions it helps them to better understand their classmates and cultures... many of the religious leaders in the community are pleased that this is being taught in the schools... it's not a form of conversion but education on how different cultures are the way they are and a better understanding of differences...what's your take on this?... should world religions be taught as a form of education in the public school system as long as there is no attempt to convert? do you think a lot can be accomplished by the "DON'T PREACH...TEACH" concept? more

Resolved Question: can som1 help me with this vocabulary?

1. One who deals with the problems of the elderly is a(n) A. chiropractor. B. gerontologist. C. osteopath. D. psychoanalyst. 2. One who grinds lenses according to the prescription of an optometrist is a(an) A. optician. B. orthodontist. C. phrenologist. D. osteopath. 3. Mother Teresa was the _______ of love and caring. A. anatomy B. dichotomy C. epitome D. philanthropy 4. One who studies and explains human behavior is a(an) A. ophthalmologist. B. glib. C. psychologist. D. chauvinist. 5. The treatment based on the theory of pressure on blood vessels and nerves is A. osteomyelitis. B. osteopathy. C. psychotherapy. D. chiropody. 6. An apparatus used to test blood pressure is a(an) A. endodonist. B. barometer. C. thermometer. D. sphygmomanometer. 7. One's soul or mental life is one's A. psyche. B. pathos. C. platapus. D. metronome. 8. Pod refers to A. mind. B. foot. C. three. D. tooth. 9. Which of the following is a person who believes the movements of heavenly bodies affect human events? A. Astrolabe B. Astronomical C. Astronomer D. Astrologer 10. The Greek verb graphein means A. to measure. B. to heal. C. to write. D. to laugh. 11. A student of linguistics is a(an) A. semanticist. B. sociologist. C. entomologist. D. botanist. 12. One who studies mankind and its development from primitive cultures is a(an) A. anthropologist. B. astronomer. C. geologist. D. botanist. 13. One who studies different species of insects is a(an) A. philologist. B. entomologist. C. zoologist. D. sociologist. 14. A musical time measurer is a(an) A. epitome. B. anglophile. C. autopsy. D. metronome. 15. A bibliophile is a(an) A. book collector. B. stamp collector. C. butterfly collector. D. coin collector. 16. Autonomy refers to A. self-rule. B. splitting in two. C. parts that represent a whole. D. linguistics. 17. An autopsy is a A. medical examination of living tissue. B. medical examination of a corpse. C. study of insects. D. study of plants. 18. Something that is out of place or doesn't fit is considered A. gregarious. B. pathos. C. incongruous. D. hereditary. 19. A notorious complainer is one who A. never stops complaining. B. is skillful at complaining. C. is well known for complaining. D. began complaining at an early age. 20. The _______ of the school was a good leader of students and teachers. A. sycophant B. iconoclast C. virago D. principal more

Resolved Question: Hispanics decry House bill what are they worried about we do have a right to know how much it costs don't we?

A bill that would require Oklahoma public schools to verify the immigration status of all students and report it to the state Department of Education drew fire from Tulsa Hispanic leaders Monday as well as criticism from Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent Keith Ballard. "I don't think it's wise to make schools responsible for gathering that kind of information," Ballard said. "It would be a huge undertaking and detract from our mission, which is to teach kids." Earlier in the day, representatives of the Tulsa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce said the measure, House Bill 3384, by Rep. Randy Terrill, R-Moore, would create an unfunded mandate for already-strapped schools and is a step toward shutting illegal immigrants out of public education. "The American people have always regarded education as a matter of supreme importance and a primary vehicle for transmitting American values," chamber spokesman Mario Lizana said. "By denying undocumented students a basic education, we deny them the ability to live within civic institutions and structure and foreclose the possibility they will contribute in even the smallest way to the progress of this state." Terrill denied that HB 3384 would infringe on any child's access to public education or that its cost to schools would be significant. He said his only purpose is gathering accurate information about the cost of educating illegal immigrant children Read more from this Tulsa World article at http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=16&articleid=20100316_16_A9_TulsaH677493 more

Voting Question: Highschool student resume, help?

Hey, I am currently having an issue with my first resume. I am still in highschool, grade 10 and I have no resume. I am currently trying to make one because I need one to apply for a youth in policing program. I don't really know what to put on it so ill post what ive got so far. (note im applying for a youth in policing program, basically learning to be a community leader and learn about police and such, so i don't need stuff for like restaurant resumes) NAME ADRESS CITY, PROVINCE, POSTAL CODE TELEPHONE CELL Work History Company Name: Formal Title: Start/End Date: June 2009 – August 2009 Duties include: • • • Highlights of Qualification •Reliable, dependable, honest, responsible, flexible •Team player, work well independently, works well under pressure •Hard working, helpful, patient, friendly and well mannered •Positive attitude, computer literate Education •Currently Pursuing Grade 10 oSCHOOL NAME Interests/Activities •Paintball •Technology • Friends Obviously I took out my info for most areas. I don't know what else to put, im not in academic, i havent volunteered before, i don't do clubs or sports, not much experience,im stumped, help? much appreciated.**EDIT**lol i got an attendance award in my elementary and highschool does that count?**EDIT** lol i got attendance awards in elementary and highschool, do those count? more

Resolved Question: I want to become a hindu priest - because my spiritual leader is truely a great person and ideal role model...?

Since I was little kid, I have dreamed about becoming priest and everyone around me even today expects me to become priest ......but I am not sure if that is why I should become priest ... I know that life of a hindu priest is very pure very focused , very principle centered , very PUBLIC SERVICE centered , and dedicated ...helping others .... SHOULD i become hindu priest for this reason ??? **** I have tried to live a "principle centered life" but I haven't had that much success so far ......but I am assuming if I put myself into that training of hindu priest , in that environment , in that kind of group of ppl .......I will be disciplined and vow of chastity will be possible....as well. I recently got married and quickly got divorced and its not a huge deal anymore .....but I am not sure if that is why I think about becoming priest. I don't think thats why i think about becoming priest .. I have student loans to pay off ....if my student LOANS were already paid off ....i probably wouldn't have gotten married - WELL I don't know if i would have or not ....but maybe maybe not. My loans will take another 3 yrs to pay off .....3 yrs of WAIT is not so bad ....but I feel like i should at least consider TRYING IT OUT - the priest life - then if i Fail i could come back and find a girl to marry ...and find a perm job and...live happily ever after .... but if I do like being a priest ..... i guess I still have to come back to pay my loans off .... Question is , Should I approach it that way ???? I don't think that becoming priest is necessity to follow god's commands or being more spiritual ......but staying far far far away from females, Casinos, TV, Clubs, movies, temptatations of eating random outside foods, ------ these will HELP me follow God and understand GOD in deeper sense. It will give me time to read scriptures in detail and understand Spiritual BOOks... Being close to god will help me do Public Service to other ppl..... If I am focused and dedicated (which I can work on while I am at the 5 year long training of priestS) I can be a good hindu priest ....and that achievement will make me very happy. At the same time if I am afraid or worried about Failure in priest life.... i will have to start all over again... which maybe fine as well. Currently I am accepting whatever my fate offers me. I have Student Loans to pay - so i try to do that. I am taking one course of MS - I am continuing that .... I am searching for jobs and I might get a job offfer so I am doing that as well ... paying my loans off is a long journey but ...should i use this long journey as an excuse to not become priest ......or should I find out weather that is something I truely want to do ???Divorce was not my choice it was her decision - it is a diff story - it was her decision .... I wanted to imply here that i may be making a decision becuz of "heartbreak" - but I don't think i am making my decision based on that .....but yes, if she didn't break it off ...cuz of her reasons ...I wouldn't be writing this question here at all. cuz i would be married to her .....but now that i am not - i have this OPTION to think about - once I start priest training - I will obviously not think about getting married at all .....but that if I decide to go on that path. Break up is a learning experience regardless of I become a hindu priest or not ....its a lesson of life. more

Resolved Question: Is the Texas School Board becoming a JOKE (please provide your thoughts)?

U.S. history textbooks could soon be flavored heavily with Texas conservatism Mon Mar 15, 5:17 pm ET The nation’s public school curriculum may be in for a Texas-sized overhaul, if the Lone Star state’s influential recommendations for changes to social studies, economics and history textbooks are fully ratified later this spring. Last Friday, in a 10-to-5 vote split right down party lines, the Texas State Board of Education approved some controversial right-leaning alterations to what most students in the state—and by extension, in much of the rest of the country—will be studying as received historical and social-scientific wisdom. After a public comment period, the board will vote on final recommendations in May. Don McElroy, who leads the board’s powerful seven-member social conservative bloc, explained that the measure is a way of "adding balance" in the classroom, since "academia is skewed too far to the left." And the board's critics have labeled the move an attempt by political "extremists" to "promote their ideology." The revised standards have far-reaching implications because Texas is a huge market leader in the school-textbook industry. The enormous print run for Texas textbooks leaves most districts in other states adopting the same course materials, so that the Texas School Board effectively spells out requirements for 80 percent of the nation’s textbook market. That means, for instance, that schools in left-leaning states like Oregon and Vermont could soon be teaching from textbooks that are short on references to Ted Kennedy but long on references to conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly. Here are some of the other signal shifts that the Texas Board endorsed last Friday: - A greater emphasis on “the conservative resurgence of the 1980s and 1990s.” This means not only increased favorable mentions of Schlafly, the founder of the antifeminist Eagle Forum, but also more discussion of the Moral Majority, the Heritage Foundation, the National Rifle Association and Newt Gingrich's Contract With America. - A reduced scope for Latino history and culture. A proposal to expand such material in recognition of Texas’ rapidly growing Hispanic population was defeated in last week’s meetings—provoking one board member, Mary Helen Berlanga, to storm out in protest. "They can just pretend this is a white America and Hispanics don’t exist," she said of her conservative colleagues on the board. "They are rewriting history, not only of Texas but of the United States and the world." - Changes in specific terminology. Terms that the board’s conservative majority felt were ideologically loaded are being retired. Hence, “imperialism” as a characterization of America’s modern rise to world power is giving way to “expansionism,” and “capitalism” is being dropped in economic material, in favor of the more positive expression “free market.” (The new recommendations stress the need for favorable depictions of America’s economic superiority across the board.) - A more positive portrayal of Cold War anticommunism. Disgraced anticommunist crusader Joseph McCarthy, the Wisconsin senator censured by the Senate for his aggressive targeting of individual citizens and their civil liberties on the basis of their purported ties to the Communist Party, comes in for partial rehabilitation. The board recommends that textbooks refer to documents published since McCarthy’s death and the fall of the Soviet bloc that appear to show expansive Soviet designs to undermine the U.S. government. - Language that qualifies the legacy of 1960s liberalism. Great Society programs such as Title IX—which provides for equal gender access to educational resources—and affirmative action, intended to remedy historic workplace discrimination against African-Americans, are said to have created adverse “unintended consequences” in the curriculum’s preferred language. - Thomas Jefferson no longer included among writers influencing the nation’s intellectual origins. Jefferson, a deist who helped pioneer the legal theory of the separation of church and state, is not a model founder in the board’s judgment. Among the intellectual forerunners to be highlighted in Jefferson’s place: medieval Catholic philosopher St. Thomas Aquinas, Puritan theologian John Calvin and conservative British law scholar William Blackstone. Heavy emphasis is also to be placed on the founding fathers having been guided by strict Christian beliefs. - Excision of recent third-party presidential candidates Ralph Nader (from the left) and Ross Perot (from the centrist Reform Party). Meanwhile, the recommendations include an entry listing Confederate General Stonewall Jackson as a role model for effective leadership, and a statement from Confederate President Jefferson Davis accompanying a speech by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. - A recommendation to include country and western music among the nation’s important cultural movements. The popular black genreQUESTION: 1. Do you think that it is a tad bit overboard to suggest that Thomas Jefferson is not an intellectual important founding father because he was a diest? 2. With the growing hispanic population, do you think that it is simply sinister to reduce the inclusion of hispanic history? 3. Do you think that an exhaustive discussion of "their perspective" of the unintended consequences of civil rights so more important than the "good" that the actual movement has produced? 4. Does the school board make themselves vulnerable for lawsuits of creating history with so much of this SOCIAL COMMENTARY OF HISTORY and a reduced discussion of the historical facts itself??? more

Voting Question: What are my chances of getting into Columbia University for Political Science as an undergraduate?

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs: Student Council · Class President (10, 11) · Student Body President (12) National Honor Society · Parliamentarian (11) · General Member (12) Interact · General Member (10) · Executive Committeeman (11, 12) Quiz Bowl · General Member (9, 10, 12) · Lieutenant Captain (11) · Temporary captain at the Knowledge Master Open (12) Teenage Republicans · Founder; de facto Chairman (11) · District Chairman (12) Future Business Leaders of America · Treasurer (10) · President (11) (Inaugural) Political Club · General Member (Republican) (12) Senior Advisors · Senior Advisor (12) Freshman Year Experience · Leader (12) School Newspaper · News Editor (10) · Opinions and Editorials Editor (11) Superintendant’s Student Advisory Council · Representative from Brevard High School (11, 12) Transylvania County School Board · Student Representative (11, 12) Green Team (energy regulation and advisory club) · Representative to Transylvania County Schools Central Office (12) Sports: Men’s Tennis · Player (9, 10, 11, 12) · All-Conference Award (10) Advanced Placement Classes Taken/Taking: AP English Language and Composition AP U.S. Government and Politics AP Biology AP European History AP English Literature and Composition AP Calculus AP U.S. History AP Macroeconomics AP Microeconomics Standardized Test Scores: SAT · Reasoning Test (October, 2008) – 2070 o Writing – 730 o Math – 670 o Reading – 670 · Subject Tests (June, 2009) o Mathematics Level 1 – 700 o U.S. History – 700 · Reasoning Test (October, 2009) – 2170 o Writing – 800 o Math – 730 o Reading – 640 · Highest Reasoning Scores Across Dates – 2200 o Writing (10/09) – 800 o Math (10/09) – 730 o Reading (10/08) – 670 Advanced Placement · English Language and Composition – 5 · U.S. Government and Politics – 5 Work Experience: Charles Taylor for Congress (09/2006) – (11/2006) · Phone Bank Worker o Made phone calls to potential voters o Informed potential voters of initiatives such as early voting, absentee ballots, and transportation to the polls North Carolina House of Representatives (01/2007) – (01/2007) · Page o Organized materials before and after policy briefings o Ran errands for representative o Carried documents between various representatives and staffers during meetings of the entire House of Representatives John McCain for President (Victory 2008) (08/2008) – (11/2008) · Intern o Non-paid position o Helped organize and staff various political functions at the Victory 2008 headquarters in Asheville, North Carolina o Polled local citizens via phone-calls o Organized a phone bank in Brevard, North Carolina o Organized a door-to-door informational campaign in Brevard, NC o Attended a private fundraiser for then-gubernatorial candidate Pat McCrory o Met and conversed with local candidates, party officials, and guests such as Dr. Timothy Johnson (Chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party), Mr. Pat McCrory (former Mayor of Charlotte and 2008 candidate for the North Carolina Governorship), and Mr. Bob Dole (former senator from Kansas and 1996 presidential candidate for the Republican Party) Rocky’s Soda Shop and Grille (07/2009) – (08/2009) · General Employee o Scooped ice-cream and prepared various frozen treats o Took orders from customers o Re-stocked ice cream and other condiments o Washed dishes o Swept floors o Mopped floors o Washed the counters and cleaned-up after customers Volunteer Work: Salvation Army · Rang bells during the Christmas season Brevard Elementary School · Tutored students as part of the 21st Century program Brevard High School · Tutored a student struggling in math o Have spoken with this student about continuing to tutor him this year Rent-A-Student · Worked raking leaves, moving brush, and hauling away debris to raise money for a local heating assistance program Brian Center (nursing home) · Socialized and played checkers with various patients Senior Citizens’ Prom · Helped organize and attended a dance that brought senior citizens from across the community (including nursing homes) together for a night of dancing, socializing, and fun S.A.F.E.s Attic · Organized donations for display in the main store Leadership Conferences: Local Student Council Leadership Conference (08/2009) United States Senate Youth Program (03/2009) Presidential Classroom Future World Leaders’ Summit (02/2009) North Carolina Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference (04/2008) Student Council Leadership Conference at Clemson (02/2008) Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (06/2007) Awards: Senior Hall of Fame · Elected by school officials to be among a select group of high-achieving seniors to be inducted into the Brevard High School Senior Hall of Fame DAR Good Citizen Award Nominee · Elected by my senior class as the school’s nominee for the DAR Good Citizen Award Unite more

Open Question: Where can I find a group volunteering opportunity in the Greater Boston Area?

I am one of the leaders of a new student service organization at my high school. Our goal is to empower young woman and celebrate being woman by enriching our community, namely through service. We're looking to set up a long term volunteering opportunity for the girls in the Greater Boston Area. The only problem is, we have a group of about 30, which is rather large. We're looking for some suggestions as to community service opportunities in our community that would accomodate a group this large...any ideas? All your help is really appreciated! more

Voting Question: What does the body language of checking a phone while around someone mean?

I'd like to know your opinion.. Recently I met a friend of a friend and had a conversation, during the convo, she would check her phone what do you think that means? (she looked a little nervous or shy) Also earlier today, when I walked towards class by myself, I noticed a student walking towards me checked his phone, the same thing happened with another woman. I never talked to them. All I did was just walk towards class. Something about myself, I am a kind, friendly, and respectable person, women have told me I look cute, adorable, sexy..this is true. But at times I naturally have a bossy attitude I walk like a leader. But honestly I don't know why people tend to check their phones around me...Do you think it's because they might be shy, nervous, afraid or don't want to look like a loner?? Let me know your thoughts please! I'd like a well detailed paragraph if you can type one up. Thanks more

Resolved Question: Question about mormon repentance?

i'm mormon but have strayed & made a lot of mistakes. I want to repent with the help of my bishop and be righteous again. when you repent, does it stay strictly between you and that bishop, or will other bishops know too? (ie, previous bishops, parents bishops, etc.) i've just always wondered if when i repent it will go on record or something and then my family ward (i'm 19, so i'm in a student ward) will know or something. I know that i shouldn't be embarrassed of the repentance but i can't bear the idea of people i grew up around knowing the misakes i've made. i know that the bishop won't just casually tell people, but do they tell your other church leaders or parents or something? sorry if this is a stupid question. thanks. more

Open Question: Do you think i'll get an appeal from UCLA?

March 14, 2010 UCLA Undergraduate Admissions and Relations with Schools 1147 Murphy Hall, Box 951436 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1436 Attn: Appeals Committee To whom it might Concern, I am writing to appeal my Fall 2010 decision sent out on March 12, 2010. I feel that my first application did not present sufficient information to clearly make me a competitive choice for UCLA. I urge you to read my letter in its entirety before evaluating your decision. Thank you. Perhaps the most important reason I feel I am a better candidate is that my interest and dedication to the field of science has grown dramatically since November of 2009. I was motivated to join Science Olympiad because wanted to do something new and different, also I felt it was a great opportunity to learn how to apply science. Science Olympiad is a very competitive science team which is composed of various events within many science fields. I chose to work in events related to physics and engineering. Over the course of these few months, we put in many long hours of study, work, and ideas to prepare ourselves for competition day. I put in more than what most students would. In fact I often spent the whole day from morning to night just working on my event. After a period of at least 70 hours working, I was able to build a machine similar to a Rube Goldberg device. Enclosed is a copy of the guidelines for both of my events. At the regional competition not only was I able to successfully complete my events, but I even received three different medals for my team, placing my team in top ranks against 18 different high schools. Attached is a newspaper article from our newspaper informing about my performance. I was amazed at my own abilities by beating the varsity team as a junior varsity teammate in Mission Possible. Through Science Olympiad, I was able to take a position as a leader in order to bring out team up to the top. I believe my leadership will contribute to the representation of Hispanics in the UCLA community. At school, my councilor said I am perhaps the first Hispanic at our school to be in the top 5% of our class of 420. Attached are letters of recommendation from some of my teachers. Because of my state of urgency, the letters here are directed towards scholarships, but I hope that you will be able to see that my teachers believe I have the potential to excel in the school of engineering. Aside from Science Olympiad, I also failed to document that I had participated in a college early start program which allowed me to take a Pre- Calculus class at San Joaquin Delta College. Over my junior summer break, I put in over 50 hours taking the course at Delta College. Attached also is a copy of my registration and my grade I received. The reason I took this class was because I wanted to get ahead to Calculus AP during my senior year. Finally, I did not inquire about my family’s financial situation. The estimated amount of income on my application was significantly higher than what my parents earned this year. Instead they made around $77,000. The amount is not bad; however, because of the recession, my sister in college, and many bills, we faced a challenging situation in which we were living on a month to month status. It got so bad to one point that I had to get a summer job at Taco Bell just so I could afford my personal things. In the last couple of months we have gone through a foreclosure and have had to move to different home. In spite of our financial situation, I kept my head up and was able to complete my junior year with a 4.3 GPA, join track field as well as soccer, volunteer at Lodi Memorial Hospital every week, and even tutor Mathematics and Biology. If I am given the honor to attend UCLA, I will plan to attend for Fall of 2010. I know that if selected I will contribute to the diversity and academic strength of UCLA. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to appeal and for taking the time to re-evaluate my situation. I appreciate your time, I really do. more

Resolved Question: what are extracurricular activities?

im applying for a university and im an international student from germany and i was just wondering what exactly is meant by extracurricular activities? does it mean events at school but not in class? or does it mean the clubs and organizations u r involved with? or both maybe? i attended soem meetings like "how to be a better leader" which was at school but didnt have anything to do with any of my classes. would that count? more

Open Question: Will you send your panties to Burma?

A worldwide campaign against the military regime governing Burma has reached Edmonton, and the organizers want women to mail in their underwear. The group responsible is Rights and Democracy, a global human rights organization, who have a student-run chapter at the University of Alberta. Saima Butt, a fourth-year Political Science student at the University of Alberta, is the lead delegate of the group here on campus. She described the campaign entitled Panties for Peace, which encourages women around the world to send their underwear to Burmese embassies around the world. "It's based off a superstitious fear that the military leaders have," she explained. "If they come into contact with women's underwear, they will lose all their power." The campaign encourages women to write slogans such as "Solidarity with Burma" and "Oust the Regime" on their used, clean, panties. more

Open Question: Can I get into Chicago/UVA so far with these grades?

Can I get into Chicago or UVA with these grades so far?I'm a sophomore? need to know so that I can get into Chicago What is a good GPA that I know I will get into Chicago easily without worries? I moved to a new school and I got second semester= one c and 6 As, 1B 3rd semester= 2Bs and 6As 4th semester = not sure and I take Algebra II in 10th grade a year ahead and in science Chemistry and I take all honors except for history Midterms= 5As,1B,1C,1D, I'm a sophmor and next year I am taking AP calculus AB AP Chemistry AP English 11 AP US history Accounting 2 Spanish 4 Choir and SATs, PSATs I;m going to participate in fencing,piano, all county choir, FBLA club at school(Future Business Leaders of America), Key Club,volunteer ~my school gives only A,B,C,D,F ~please tell me and not just grade maters open to especially chicago university students but others are good too ~Any tips to raise up my grades ~Any tips how to prepare for next year APs,SAT vocab,reading comprehension ~Is this a good school if I want to major in Business 21 minutes ago - 1 week left to answer. more

Open Question: Can I get into Chicago or UVA with these grades so far?I'm a sophomore?

need to know so that I can get into Chicago I moved to a new school and I got 1st/second semester= one c and 6 As, 1B 3rd semester= 2Bs and 6As 4th semester= 2Bs and 6As 5th semester= 4Bs and 4As 6th semester= ? not know and I will get it soon so I will add details and I take Algebra II in 10th grade a year ahead and in science Chemistry and I take all honors except for history Midterms= 5As,1B,1C,1D, I'm a sophmor and next year I am taking AP calculus AB AP Chemistry AP English 11 AP US history Accounting 2 Spanish 4 Choir and SATs, PSATs I;m going to participate in fencing,piano, all county choir, FBLA club at school(Future Business Leaders of America), Key Club,volunteer ~my school gives only A,B,C,D,F ~please tell me and not just grade maters open to especially chicago university students but others are good too ~Any tips to raise up my grades ~Any tips how to prepare for next year APs,SAT vocab,reading comprehension ~Is this a good school if I want to major in Business more

Open Question: When does the US Government have the right to remove freedom of speech?

The First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. We may not that the 1st Amendment insists on freedom of speech for all faiths! It does not give the right for any court or any part of our Government to restrict freedom of speech, unless it is proved harmful to our way of life or our life! If we look at World History we see but one form of government above all that has destroyed more life than all others combined. It has a religious base to it. We define religion as a faith based group. The only faith based group that the Supreme Court allows freedom of speech is the one we just fought two wars with! We may remember that one Principal in Texas insisted on all students to attend an after school forum which had a known Terrorist group invited to speak. The leader of this group is in prison or detention for his radical actions. The Superintendent told her not to invite this group, but she did this anyway. The students were told they had to attend! Now we can see the limits on freedom of speech as mentioned in the First Amendment! She violated the Amendment! She should be charged in doing so, don't you agree? We are at war with known terrorists and this group has ties to them. Now that we see some who should not be allowed to speak, who should we allow to speak? We may notice the first thing mentioned is freedom of speech. It is not freedom for the Government, whether Federal, State, or local to remove any, unless these are against the United States and our freedoms. Read the Amendment again and see why we should be allowed freedoms to speak our thoughts, whether Muslim, Christian, Jewish doctrine, or even the Atheist! There is no restriction and it is illegal to impose any, that is not a danger to us or our people! Is it not strange that we just fought ( 2 ) two wars against Communists and lost the last one here? They had their freedom of speech while the wars were being fought! If they did not, we never would have lost the war! We should note that it was college students that had been propagandized into supporting anti-war demonstrations. What was going on here that allowed this to happen? Just check the American History books made in the 50's and those made in the late 50's and early 60's. We see facts disappearing and some debatable items added. So what does it really mean, separation of church and state? It states it plain and in our face. The government shall pass no law against the freedom of religious expression of ANY group! We note the Texas case shows us exceptions to this! We must suggest that those who want to stop this freedom of speech and call all but the Atheist, agnostics, or Communists those who only may have the right of expression are one of those ( 3 ) groups. There are notable exceptions on the surface of some groups that are against our freedom of speech. But when investigated they are shown to have connections to the far left and even to Communist organizations. These are the so-called church organizations that want our freedom of speech stopped. Would we say that those are afraid of others, besides the Christian, should not have freedom? No, they insist, somehow, that only the Atheist and others should have freedom of speech. There is no such thing as Separation of Church and State that restrict freedom of speech! Period! This is government control of religion and the freedom to express, which is freedom of speech. So, should we all have the freedom of expression of our beliefs or should just some who have not even made up their minds on what they believe; or just those who are known Communists have their rights? If it is OUR Government then they only have the right of restricting when it can easily be shown as a harm to us our our citizens. The only proven and harmful are those we are at war with and those who are the known killers of more people than any in their own nations! We may note that this means terrorist groups and Communists! This does not mean Socialists, but forced Socialism! Obviously, if we only support two groups freedom of speech, this is forced Socialism! What other facts support this idea? The "Fairness Act" is one! If you disagree with something and have access to communications networks, then they want you to pay for an opposite opinion! That is not support of freedom of speech because wrong speech, such as supporting terror or other real radical ideas can by law, be censored! If a terrorist group is allowed to speak in our schools, it does not mean it was right! It means those who want to restrict us are trying to restrict the wrong groups! A warning to those who want only their views heard: This is the land of the free and no matter what laws you pThe ending was chopped off by Answers.. Sorry, I did not do this. The missing words suggest that we have laws that oppose speech that puts citizens or our Nation in harms way. There are no laws and only Supreme Court restrictions on our citizens. But our freedoms are not given by any court. They are written in OUR own Constitution. Earl more

Voting Question: What chances do I have with colleges?

I'm a junior in high school and this summer I hope to begin applying for scholarships, colleges, etc. But I don't know what colleges I could get into. I know a lot of what they look at are grades but I don't know how my grades stack up to the competition. My last 3 years of high school I have gotten a solid C in math. I excel in English and History (A's all 3 years). Math is my struggling point. If I were to get my math grade up to a B my senior year, would colleges see that as a good work ethic getting grades up? My weighted GPA is 3.6 while my cum. GPA is 3.05. As for extra circulars, I'm going to start Sparrow Club, do Key Club next year, join FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) and do Yearbook. And I know it's not the quantity of ec's you do it's quality, but all 4 of those are ones I am very interested in. All I'm asking is what kind of colleges would consider me as a potential student? I know I'm not the best student out there but do I have any kind of shot with places like NYU or UCLA? more

Resolved Question: How can I look responsible yet attractive at camp?

I'm 16, and I'm going to be camp counselor for students grades 4-7 in the next month. Considering I have 2 piercings in each ear, and a navel piercing, I feel that I may come off as looking fairly bad@ss, which is not the way I want to come across. As well, being a girl and a leader, I want to seem fun and approachable, yet mature at the same time. To top it off, many of my friends are going to be counselors, including my guy friends. Any suggestions on how to balance off my look (ie look attractive, but not like a detrimental influence to the children)? I'm concerned about the whole, swimming/kayaking/canoeing aspect of the camp. How much skin can I show that will still be appropriate? Can I wear a two piece bathing suit (and I'd probably wear a t-shirt or beach cover-up on top)? Or should I invest in a one piece maillot? I was thinking about a getting a cut out maillot... I'm worried that because I have a navel piercing, I'll look inappropriately sexy, which I want to avoid at all costs. BTW: all students attending will be sheltered Catholic school children, many who are going away from home for the first time. Thanks for your thoughts and opinions! more

Voting Question: Can I get into Chicago if I apply in 11th/12th grade?help I need to know so I know if I still have a chance?

I need to know so that I can get into Chicago I moved to a new school and I got 1st/second semester= one c and 7 As 3rd semester= 2Bs and 6As 4th semester= 2Bs and 6As 5th semester= 2Bs and 6As 6th semester= ? not know and I will get it this monday so I will add details and I take Algebra II in 10th grade a year ahead and in science Chemistry and I take all honors except for history I'm a sophmor and next year I am taking AP calculus AB AP Chemistry AP English 11 AP US history Accounting 2 Spanish 4 Choir I;m going to participate in fencing,piano, all county choir, FBLA club at school(Future Business Leaders of America), Key Club,volunteer ~my school gives only A,B,C,D,F ~please tell me and not just grade maters open to especially chicago university students but others are good tooThese are all the grades I recieved in 10th gradeThese are all the grades I recieved in 10th grade more

Voting Question: Can someone tell me if I have a chance to get into Chicago University?

I moved to a new school and I got 1st/second semester= one c and 7 As 3rd semester= 2Bs and 6As 4th semester= 2Bs and 6As 5th semester= 2Bs and 6As 6th semester= ? not know and I will get it this monday so I will add details and I take Algebra II in 10th grade a year ahead and in science Chemistry and I take all honors except for history I'm a sophmor and next year I am taking AP calculus AB AP Chemistry AP English 11 AP US history Accounting 2 Spanish 4 Choir I;m going to participate in fencing,piano, all county choir, FBLA club at school(Future Business Leaders of America), Key Club,volunteer ~my school gives only A,B,C,D,F ~please tell me and not just grade maters open to especially chicago university students but others are good tooI meant that on my 1st semester I had 1C,1B,7As and on 5th semester I had 4Bs,4As because of my midterm grades I had Hmath-A HScience-B Accounting-A normal History-A Choir-A Spanish-D Henglish-C ~I'm going to work harder and raise up my grades hopefully just one B or none ~and get a good SAT Score ~ANy tip on studying vocab for SAT and reading comprehension and writing ~what do you mean by essays?SAT essays or application essay? ~is chicago a good school if I want to major in business? more

Resolved Question: Huh? Ok. I'm looking ~~ but ummm what do student loans have to do with the healthcare overhaul ?

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (This was the only article I saw ... for now that is..) Fri Mar 12, 11:49 am ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) – House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Friday the final version of a broad healthcare overhaul would include a revamp of the student loan program but not a government-run health insurance option. Pelosi said the House could take up the final changes to the overhaul within a week as congressional leaders launch a final push to pass President Barack Obama's top legislative priority.Student Loans - Latest News ----------------------------------------------------- NewsTwitterStudent loans to be in healthcare package: Pelosi - Reuters via Yahoo! News - 6 hours ago House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Friday the final version of a broad healthcare overhaul would include a revamp of the student loan program but..Pelosi says it won't be long before health care bill passes; Dems add student loans to package - Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - 2 hours ago Deal Gives New Life to Overhaul of Student Loans - New York Times - Mar 11 12:08pm Time-limit plan for student loan test - The New Zealand Herald - 7 hours ago more Student Loans news...~~~~~ See also ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~>>>Friday, March 12, 2010 Student Loans By Mark Kantrowitz, publisher of FinAid.org and FastWeb.com o The Latest on Student Loans Subscribe RSS ·March 12, 2010 3:57 PM ET Democratic Congressional leaders struck a deal that would bundle the student loan bill into an expedited budget package along with health care legislation, which would allow for both measures to be passed by the Senate on a simple majority vote. I think I found the answer to my own question.....but thanks to those who knew the answer. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The last article is in the New York Times - March 12, 2010 more

Resolved Question: Is THIS how House Dems plan to pass this Senate healthcare bill?? (by adding unrelated language to the bill)?

Seems like if you had a bill that would actually reform the system, you could pass it no problem. And I'm not saying the student loan industry is working perfectly. But doesn't it seem like they're trying to get votes for a sh*tty healthcare bill by adding student loan industry reforms as well?? http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100312/ap_on_bi_ge/us_health_care_overhaul#mwpphu-container WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama delayed next week's Asian trip on Friday to seize on suddenly improved prospects for his sweeping health care legislation, as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi forecast final passage of the overhaul in days. "It's going to be historic," she said as House and Senate leaders and the White House reached for final agreement on the measure. Pelosi said it appeared a second administration priority, far-reaching changes in the student loan industry, would be added to the legislation. The measure would have the government originate assistance to needy college students, ending a system that has allowed banks and other private lenders to do so at a fee. more

Resolved Question: Will I get into UNC Chapel Hill?

-out-of-state, -a junior right now -have taken all AP/Gifted/Honors Classes. -I will have taken 6 AP classes by the time I graduate and only one CP. -My GPA is about a 3.5. -Ive done Beta Club for 2 years. -Latin Club for 3 Years. -Varsity Track for 2 years. -Varstiy XC for 1 year, and JV 1 year. -Lacrosse for one year -Ive taken the SAT once and got an 1800 without studying, but im planning on studying and taking it again. -Volunteered at a Library for 20 hours one summer -Volunteered at Emory geriatric hospital last summer -am a freshman mentor and peer leader -top 200 of my class (about 800 students in my class) I really want to go there but I'm not too sure if I can get in, or if I can get a scholarship of any sort.Im also gonna be applying to UGA, GA Tech, Emory, and Duke. more

Resolved Question: Wondering whether or not my job is going to last?

I was hired at a McDonald's in Scottsdale three weeks ago. As I only did volunteer work in high school, this is my first real job. I worked 24 hours my first week, 16 my second, and am currently in my third. Upon hiring me, the store manager informed me that I was on a 30-day trial period. I am very, very worried about maintaining my job because... 1) I don't know much Spanish, but I am wise enough to pick up on signals and body language that infer that a good portion of my coworkers don't like me. This has been confirmed by one of the shift leaders I work with. I am by no means racist, but I feel like this may be the case in my situation...everyone I work with is Hispanic, excluding two African American women. I am the ONLY white girl working there, and I get the feeling that maybe I'm not wanted for that exact reason. 2) I was forced to call out sick for a few days because of a concussion. I am involved in martial arts and was accidentally thrown off the mat one night, causing moderate head trauma. I was out of work for three days, although I did provide a doctor's note upon my return. 3) I am not the world's fastest learner. Even though I don't hesitate to ask for help, I usually have a ton of things to do at once, and it can overwhelm me somewhat easily. When I am overwhelmed, I become confused...it's a vicious cycle, I suppose. I do think I've improved since my first week...but I wonder how significantly... I am always polite to my coworkers, superiors, and customers...but it is my speed and accuracy that needs working on. The store manager is pretty much never there to witness how I work, so it is my coworkers/shift leaders/swing managers opinions against mine. I am a college student who has finally found something to pay the rent in this economy, and I don't want to lose it, but I fear I might. Thoughts? Would you consider firing me? more

Voting Question: how do i prove teachers wrong?

at this rate in life i feel like I'm destined for failure when i recall the years back i remember being a top of class type student but as years faded away i started slacking my life change a lot even people perception of me, I'm tired of being recognized as loser when i know in my heart that I'm a leader and that i have untapped potential i always tell my self that i will be successful but now it seems to far away i don't want to be the ignorant adult i want society to look at me a say there's a successful person but the point is i want my teachers to see enormous change in me.do you people out there have a clue as to what i have to do?thank you signed:the outsider more

Voting Question: Can you help me edit my class president speech?

One Vision, One Student Body, A Lifetime of Change Spending my seventh grade year at Townsend Junior High School has been one of the greatest and most beneficial experiences of my life. I am one of the luckiest people in the world to be going to such a wonderful school. Now, I would like to be Townsend’s president. I hope I can do many things to help all of Townsend reach its full potential. I want to be Townsend’s president because it is such an amazing school, and I would like to make it even better. Townsend is already one of the best schools, but there is always room for improvement. Together, we can make it the greatest school. Also, I want the exciting experience of becoming president of Townsend. I think it’s going take a person who will lead the effort. I feel very strongly about making Townsend a fantastic place to attend. I want to leave a mark at this school, and change it for the better. Years of our lives are spent at Townsend, and I would like to make those years memorable. This year, I am in Leadership. It has been such an amazing and exciting experience. It has given me so much insight into being a leader, organizing events, and learning to work well with others. In Leadership, you learn very much about knowing your priorities and deciding what is best for others and yourself. I’ve dealt with many problems, dilemmas, and situations where I’ve had to make hard decisions. It has been a life-changing experience. Dealing with deadlines and interacting with other people has showed me that communication and teamwork are really important. I understand that I must rely on others and listen to improve my skills in all areas. As a student at Townsend Junior High, I understand the pressures of middle school. I hear everything that students have to say about Townsend. In this way, I can be an even better president. I can relate to other students as well. I think of being president as being a bridge between the student body and the teachers. I know what other seventh and eighth graders wish to see transformed around the campus and in learning techniques. We can make changes as necessary throughout the school. This can help everyone progressively in many ways. There are numerous ways in which we can improve Townsend. Some of them I have recently heard around the school grounds. I have heard multiple people talking about how they wish to listen to music while running the mile. Music is a proven way to make you feel better and more energized, and as president I will try to meet this need. In addition, I would like more people to participate in spirit days. To do this, I will ensure that we have a wide range of spirit days that a majority of the school will participate in. I also want people to enjoy all the rallies and assemblies, and I will try my best to make them even better. I want people to be interested and involved, and I’m willing to go the distance to motivate our school to be active in all events. On a personal note, I have many experiences with being confident and having to do out-of-the-ordinary things. I ride dirt bikes, sand rails, and quads. I often travel with my family and friends to various places. In fact, I will be going to Japan this summer with a program founded by one of our presidents! I’ll come back with even more experience and knowledge about international cultures. I would like to thank the entire student body and the teachers for considering me as one of your Townsend Junior High candidates for president, especially the Leadership class. I want to plan more things for the students, so that Townsend Junior High isn’t just a place where we have to work hard and plan for the future, but also a place where we can have fun, enjoy the moment, and share a little school spirit. I hope that, together, we can make Townsend the “best in the west!” more

Voting Question: im upset with a seriest of things that ARENT happening to me but everyone else.?

lol its not a bf problem or anything but a lil bit about myself. i go to an advanced school thats one of the best where i live but its a public school for advanced students. i recently got pulled out of a private schools becaue of it was not enough of a challenge because i have always been the top student since 1st grade. in 7th grade i left and now i am in 8th going on9th. today my cousin got accepted to the highschool of MY dreams. i am a very hard worker in my family we allplay the piano (yes we are a typical asian familylols) but ive tried out and have not made it but my sister who isnt even near as half as good as me (no lie nor bragging) makes it into finals. then my brother who is the youngest gets promoted to the higher than advanced classes and i am just in regular AP classes. sometimes i feel like a failure because i want to be a leader in my family but im never good enough. my mother tells me my siblings learn from MY mistakes therefor if i do something wrong they learn from it and dont do it for idk how to explain. i dont know if i should quit but i am still determined to succeed in life. =( depressed much?? )= more

Resolved Question: How do I, as a student, help my peers in band practice and learn their music before my director goes crazy?

My band director has been trying really hard this year to motivate my 7th/8th grade band class. However, nobody shows any leadership or interest. She's done everything! After quickly deciding that yelling doesn't work, she tried to let us govern ourselves with a big brother-big sister project, where the section leaders helped out those who were struggling. It worked for about a week, but then the section leaders got lazy and didn't do anything. Then, she decided that maybe the right people weren't in charge. So, she created a band council where we voted for our leaders, who do things like help us find our music if we lose it, put up posters preaching constant reminders, etc. We, evidently, chose the wrong people, because they haven't done a single thing since being elected except prance around screeching,"look at me, I'm on the band council!", so that group was dissolved too. She tried calling parents when kids didn't practice, but it went something like this: DIRECTOR: "Little Johnny didn't practice his instrument. He has a bad sound and doesn't know his music." PARENT:" Are you saying that my poor little boy isn't PERFECT?!" DIRECTOR: .... PARENT: "My adorable little boy can barely pass his academic classes! He's has 70's in math, science, english, and everything else! How do you expect him to find time in his schedule to practice an instrument? You should be ashamed of yourself. DIRECTOR: "Band is a class too, why is he in it if he can't do his job?" PARENT: "Band is just for fun! it's not like he's going to major in music. Besides, he's never gotten lower than an 80 in your class, so he has to be doing something right." Note: My band director is required by the administration to make band "fun". Apparently, you can't have "fun" if you fail, even if you don't do any work whatsoever. My band director is at her wits end. She asked us what else she can do, but I have NO idea. Please help me!I'm not trying to sound like a "suck up". A band isn't made of one person. I could be the best trumpet player in the world, but if everyone else sounds like dying animals, we still get a 4 at contest. Nobody listens to my band director, it's like she's talking to a wall. I don't want our band to suffer because slackers can't practice. more

Resolved Question: What are some simple and fun games to play with kids?

So next week for spring break I'm going on a mission trip to San Antonio and I'm a team leader to run some Kids Clubs. I'll be with a group of other college students and we'll pretty much just go play with kids. I used to work as a camp counselor at a recreation center, so I know a few cool games. What are some fun games you know of that kids can play? (Any number of kids, I don't know how many we wil have.) more

Resolved Question: What do you think of my persuasive essay?

Homework? Yes, Please. Homework is for squares. As if eight hours of school is not hard enough, students get home and find that there is more work to be done! After a hard day’s work, students should be able to relax and enjoy the nice weather. But instead, they are trapped in the house spending hours and hours on something that may or may not be counted as a grade. Although it may disrupt students’ lives outside of school, homework can be quite useful. In fact, homework is just what students need. Homework has the ability to improve academic performance. According to Viadero, studies show that kids who do more homework perform better academically. Even though the assignment might not be taken up for a grade, students should still do the work and check their answers in class. Homework allows students to practice and solidify the new concepts learned in school through practice at home (Wagner). If a student attempted to do his or her homework, but was unsuccessful, it would still help the student in identifying his or her weak points. These weak points can be resolved through tutoring with the teacher. For instance, if a student does not do the assigned synthetic division problems that were assigned for homework, she may not figure out that she had been doing one step of the process incorrectly until the day the test was returned graded. She might want to retake the test, but the teacher does not give retakes. It pays on test days to go the extra mile. Of course, homework may not always fit into students’ tight schedules. One concern is kids these days are too busy to do homework (Frerking 8). According to Frerking, kids barely have any idle time to just “sit under a tree and think about things" (8). Some students have sports to practice, chores to do, pets to feed, and friends to keep up with. How can they juggle all of these activities while managing to find time to do homework? To remedy this, students can plan. According to Schouten, students should “set aside time” in a good learning environment, such as the library, to do homework. Writing in the school-provided agenda helps students to organize their free periods, such as study hall, for home-working. Students will succeed in school if they get all the practice needed. Smart, innovative students will result in a better future for everyone. The cure for cancer or the reversal to global warming may even be discovered! If the world is to keep moving forward technologically, then students must continue to do their assigned homework. Students today will be the leaders of tomorrow.i don't know, but the teacherr said that we use the oppositions arguments in the introduction to add credibility and then you can state your position. my position was that i'm for homework. more

Resolved Question: Am I competitive for any of the ROTC/Other scholarships? What about high caliber schools?

Hi, I'm interested in all 3 ROTC scholarships but I'm not sure if I'm competitive for them or not. What do you think? And what can I do to improve myself? Also, what about regular scholarships? Am I competitive? GPA: 3.4 Unweighted, (school doesn't do weighted GPAs) ACT: 29 (aiming for a 30 in June) AP Tests: English Language: 4, US History: 5, US Government: 5, World History: 5 Top 10% of class Marching Band: 4 years -Currently the Field Commander for the band. Symphonic Band: 3 years Jazz Band: 3 years Model United Nations: 3 years Students for a Free Tibet: 2 years Swing Dancing Club: 1 year Rugby Team: 1 year Cashier at Chuck E. Cheese's: working 15-20 hours per week and I'm team2, which means that I'm a leader at my position and I train new workers. Also, what about colleges? I'm mostly applying to in-state colleges but my dream school is George Washington. Do you think I have a chance? more

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