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Open Question: Why isn't it acceptable for guys to wear women's garments?

Why can't guys wear women's garments especially undergarments? yet women can wear men's boxer shorts, shirts, ties and everything else without society judging them? personally I wonder if this is the reason men are so paranoid and aggressive throughout life and also towards gay men in particular because themselves have feminine feelings/thoughts and they fear in some way being 'exposed' and people judging them as 'weak'. Boys learn to make fun of each other at an early age. There is a subliminal and subtle prejudice of anything feminine. Of course the hatred for transgender folks is even worse. Men who appear as women are looked on with laughter and ridicule, yet women who look like men are not even noticed. Women with short hair, flat shoes, slacks...are practical. Less feminine is good, more masculine is better. And of course to sympathize with gay people might mean YOU are really GAY…so best to shut up. Childish, immature, unjust, uncivilized and barbaric, but “who cares, as long as I look straight!" Young boys also teach each other that they are better than girls, so anything feminine is not as good as anything masculine. This they all learn from observing adults, media, sports and action heroes. The root is really anti-feminist…anything to do with females. Men are strong, women are weak. Men are leaders, women are followers. Men have intellectual discourse, women just gossip. Men are aggressive, women are passive. So each boy starts their own long campaign, whether consciously or subconsciously, to go against anything that might make them look weak…and this carries over into how they talk, what they wear, what sport they play, and eventually to what they believe, who they vote for, and how they treat people including their own families. Women can make close friendships with other women, but straight men CAN'T get too close to other straight men. Men are always trying to impress each other...boasting about their accomplishments and achievements to appear stronger, smarter, tougher, richer and better...to each other. Notice that I said "appear". For straight men to show love, affection, appreciation, admiration, friendliness, concern or care...is to be feminine…to be avoided because, “REAL MEN DON’T DO THAT”. The fear of being branded gay is so strong, that men will do and say anything to prove they are not “feminine” which includes having prejudice against a man who is perceived feminine. And I once heard a woman who encountered a group of gay men, say in astonishment…“I felt invisible. No one paid any attention to me!” She was prejudiced because she was sexually ignored! Women may like that men are more feminine: kinder, gentler, more understanding... at the same time, they perceive feminine men to be weak. And it is one thing to be friends with a feminine man and another thing to marry a feminine man. To have a gay child is the ultimate humiliation for most parents (mine included) "what will the neighbours think" then dad says "I should of played more ball with him when he was young" (Like playing ball makes a child straight?) We are an embarrassment to our self-centered parents. And some parents kick their own child out of the family, because we make them look bad. "No child of mine, could be gay!" Someone once asked me when "did you choose to be gay"... I said choose? when did you choose to be straight? But for two men to share their feelings, struggles, failures or sadness with each other…is well…way too gay...a sign of feminine weakness, possibly why men on average die earlier than women due to a lifetime of emotional/phychological restraint. Many American men today are hyper-masculine. They work, fight, play, succeed, drink...to excess…to belong to that class of manly Americans. Power suits, power meetings, power lifts, power drinks, power lunches, power drills, power steering... It’s a bird, it’s a plane, It’s Superman! Anyways just wanted to get that off my chest........I know some people arn't homophobic/anti-feminine but the majority I've encountered in my 25 years of living have been and that's been people from ALL walks of life in ALL areas of society. So again please note, that I am not talking about ALL straight people, just those who do their darndest to make our lives miserable. more

Voting Question: Help with cover letter!?

This is what I have so far...I need it to stand out. It's a position working with kids. To whom it concerns, While browsing for meaningful full time summer employment I came across the posting for a *************at *********. After reading about the position I was convinced that this was the job I was searching for! I recently have started volunteering with the ********* and I would love the opportunity to be more deeper involved with such an amazing organization. I have worked as a Senior Counsellor at a summer camp called ***********. While working at ******** I gained great deal of child care experience that I believe I could apply to a summer position as **********. I worked directly with children from ages 1-16 for 120 hours straight a week. I was responsible for their safety and well being, as well as making sure they were having a fun time during their week at camp. I organized and lead various activities-- such as crafts, sports, outdoor activites, wake up activities, campfires, total camp games, vespers-- from anywhere from 3 up to 50 campers. I am just finishing up my second year at the University ********* where I intend on finishing my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with future goals of going to Graduate School. While working towards obtaining my first degree I have taken many courses that I feel that would aid in position that involved working with children, like Child Development and Personality Psychology. I believe that gaining a position that involves working with children would aid to my future career in Psychology. Outside of school I’ve have take both General First Aid with AED and CPR training, as well as First Aid in Child Care. I recall the traits and qualities that I loved in the role models of my childhood. I believe I possess many of these traits and that I am a good role model for children of all ages. I believe in myself and chose to remain positive despite what the situation is. I value my education and am respectful towards others. I’m told I’m very trustworthy and easy to talk to. I’m highly organized and a great planner, as well as a natural born leader. I believe I could make a great addition to the ********** I have attached my resume for your consideration. I thank you for your time in considering my for the position and I look forward to hearing from you in the future. more

Voting Question: How to make life more exciting?

So basically, i'm 17 and i'm SO bored of everything. I'm sick of my i-pod and listening to it all the time, i'm bored of music. I'm bored of eating, i used to love eating all types of foods, but i think i overeat and now i'm sick of everything. I'm tired of doing my homework (thank God its march break), i'm tired of facebook and going on the internet. I feel like i have no life. If there are any teens around my age reading this, can you tell me what makes your life complete and if its similar to mine? I would join extra-cirricular activities at school but i suck at all the sports i'd like to join and all the other groups aren't even fun because our school's new and our school doesnt have a lot to offer and i dont make a good leader so i'm not going to start a new group of any sort, plus i have no ideas of anything and no encouragement, enthusiasm, or interest to do anything like that. I dont have much friends and its too much work to get everyone together to go out and do anything. I watched a new movie today for a change, which i enjoyed, but i'm still bored of all this. Theres nothing to do in a suburban city like mine where theres houses everywhere. I feel like i'm missing something in life, i'm not sure what though. Maybe my lack of social interaction and friends, or a boyfriend? What can i do to change up my life a little bit so its more fun? more

Voting Question: HOW DO I CHANGE MY LIFE UP A BIT?

Resolved Question: How can I improve this essay?

I have to write an essay for cheer tryouts and I was wondering if this is good or if you have any suggestions. I go to a catholic school, so I can't not talk about God, so please don't answer about that. Please help!! As a student of Saint John the Baptist Middle School, and a soon to be student of Juan Diego Catholic High School, I really try to have a strong relationship with God. I believe that it’s the most important part of life to act as we think Jesus would. I love being a part of a Catholic community, and I feel that it has only ever made me strive to be the best I can be and strengthen my relationship with God and those around me. Throughout my years of school, I’ve always been really excited about learning new things and I try to keep myself open to new experiences. My favorite feeling is when I know I did well in school, or when I get my report card back with good grades. I take a lot of pride in my work, and I enjoy being organized. I love my school, and I feel like it’s an extremely safe place to be. When I’m at school, I’m very comfortable with all my teachers and I always try to maintain that peace by setting good examples through my actions. I have always and will always be against the use of drugs and violence. Happily, I have never been in a situation where I have heard about drugs at our school, and I will try my best to keep it that way. I think that service is a very important part of life as a Christian. I have gone to Saint Joseph’s Villa to sing to the elderly with my choir class for service. I loved hearing all the people saying thank you and saw all the smiles through the halls. I think everyone would benefit from an experience like that. I also hope that next school year, there would be plenty of opportunities for service, especially as a cheerleader. I have always been interested in all kinds of sports, and I think that athleticism is one of the gifts God has given me. I’ve tried lots of different sports, like volleyball, basketball, and soccer, but my real passion is for dance. I think dance is an excellent way to express yourself and a great way to open yourself up to others. I am so thankful for my life, and I know that I am extremely blessed to go to such a great school. I’m getting a better education, and I can expand in my faith in a safe environment without ever having to worry about being judged. I do feel like the school could have more hands on projects for students, and would be very happy to think of some new ideas for student fundraisers. I love all my teachers this year, and I feel like they all are very kind and happy to help you. I’m also very glad that our school is so completely diverse. I’m like learning about other cultures and I feel there’s no better way than learning from my peers. Compared to many other schools I’ve seen, I’d say that Juan Diego is the best place to learn about respect and selflessness. I would always hope to be called a leader for my fellow classmates, and I try my best to be seen that way. Of course in any school, you might be involved in situations where you want to do what everyone else is doing, even if it’s not the Christian choice. I would love to be the girl everyone thinks is kind, caring, and unique, and the kind of person who doesn’t have to follow everyone else to be liked. Having people follow my actions feels great, and I would want to surround myself with people that I can learn from, and people who set a good example for me. I would want people to see that I try my best. I don’t just want to be the best I can be, but the best of the best. I know the areas in which I’m not as strong as others, but my life’s goal is to keep getting better and better through hard work. Everyone makes mistakes, but not everyone learns from them. I’d hope that people would look at me and know, I’m not perfect, but that I try my best, and try to be a positive role model, in or out of school, even when no one’s watching.Oh my gosh, stop with the atheist crap! either help me or don't, and it's not my fault that you feel alone in your lives and you say theres no god to make you feel better. believe what you want, but don't shove it down my throat.Thank you so much Deena Fisher! I just changed the structure so that i only talk about my techers once, i changed the I'm to I and once i looked back at the instruction sheet, i noticed that yes,i do have to write why im a great canidate, so thx!! You definately gave the best answer!! more

Resolved Question: New guest host announced for Monday night Raw the week before Wrestlemania what do u think?

With only one week to go until WrestleMania, WWE Hall of Famer and former MLB player and Coach, Pete Rose, one of the most controversial figures in sports, will be the guest host of Monday Night Raw live from San Jose, Calif. Major League Baseball’s all-time hits leader will be looking to knock one out of the park as the biggest night of the year is only days away. Rose is no stranger to WrestleMania. He appeared at WrestleMania XIV, WrestleMania XV and WrestleMania 2000 and each time had a run-in with Kane. Might SmackDown’s Big Red Monster make his way to Raw just for another confrontation with his long-time nemesis? I hope this is good I will be there and it is the week before wrestlemania so better be good!! more

Resolved Question: What are some first-job ideas for a 16-year-old?

I know that I'm way too young to be thinking about a career, but I'm really interested in what I believe in. Here's a brief description of what I'm like/what I'm looking for. Thanks to anyone who answers!:) -I like reading (fiction and poetry) -I like writing (fiction stories and poetry) -I like animals -I like helping others - I sort of want to volunteer on the side -I believe all people should be treated equally and support gay rights (I'm not gay, I just think that it's ok) -I enjoy making youtube videos and short movies/music videos -I like hanging out with kids - When it comes to adults and people my own age I'm extremely shy.... but when I get a chance to see kids.... I'm pretty childish! -I really want to do something that makes a difference in people's lives -I'm tone deaf, can't be the next John Lennon:/ (Not that anyone can!) -I get pretty good grades ("a"s and "b"s -I don't really believe in any kind of religion -I don't believe in education -I'm sort of a dark person around anyone else but children -Even though I'm shy around a lot of people, I'm pretty open when I'm around complete strangers or my closest friends -I like drawing, but it takes me YEARS to complete one thing -Not to good at sports... -I don't really like indoors more than outdoors or outdoors more than indoors - anything's fine with me! -I like to "test the bounds of reality" and don't really listen to what others think about me -I stand up for what I believe in -I like older music - John Lennon, Beatles, Doors, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendix, etc -I always try to respect other opinions Thanks!!! * 2 weeks ago Additional Details -I'm also not going to go to war - I believe in absolute peace! -I don't believe in politicians 2 weeks ago -Sorry guys, more info! Just wanted to let you know that most of my beliefs come from music... Just the ones that I agree with though -I can't play an instrument -I'm not very good with HTML, but I like working on the computer -I try not to follow leaders -I'm not really "popular," just a small group of awesome friends! 2 weeks ago I promise this is the last update! Maybe...;) -Just wanted to let you know that I don't mind working long hours - I usually sleep from about 11pm or 12am to 7am. -I'm a night person........ I think I'd rather work in the day and see friends at night, but I don't MIND night hours:) 2 weeks ago I'm NOT going to work online guys...... Hopefully you don't mind me calling you that?:) 2 weeks ago Urgh:/ So sorry - ideas just popping into my mind! -I also REALLY care about the environment -I believe in giving people equal attention - Even if someone always does awesome, I try to give them the same attention as someone who usually doesn't do great, but did -I don't judge people on the way they dress or their religion Hopefully this is all...... Thanks for all the answers so far too!:) 2 weeks ago Sorry..... -I also think I'm pretty patient, not sure though -I've also worked with a special needs kid (in like, 5th grade I think) -I try to say I'm neat, I sort of am, but not really 2 weeks ago Apologies for the constant updates:/ -I also don't believe in any kind of government 2 weeks ago Apologies for the constant updates:/ -I also don't believe in any kind of government SORRY IT SAYS THINGS LIKE "2 WEEKS AGO," COPY&PASTED THIS FROM MY PREVIOUS QUESTION:) more

Resolved Question: Should we grow up or just support lack of being responsible?

We have so many places that we refuse to be responsible for our actions in our life! We have contacted our Political leaders... so we can say.. we did nothing wrong, but we have this situation! One is the abortion issue. We had 5 ladies that got full blown aids from the same man/boy who knew he was infected. Later he was changed with attempted murder? Why? Well, it seems it is because they did not insist on protection! Why should they,, we have a law that says you are not responsible? He is in prison and should be. Some of the ladies babies have AIDS and it was too late! What the heck.. they are a blob of flesh and have no rights! What the Mother has, so does the baby. Yes, if caught in time, the baby can be saved from the disease. They are more likely to be sucked into a tube than to die of AIDS anyway! Do you not think that this obvious race and gender bigotry has gone too far? I dated a lady who claimed to be Christian, but insisted I support of bigotry in the name of equal rights! She got very mad in front of her sister, who was an equal rights advocate and a Christian! What the difference does race have to do with it? We need, worldwide.. rights for all! I had listened to the facts on what "Affirmative Action" was doing and the law suits that followed. 85% were white women that were refused because of black men into sports! A 4.0 is not good enough if you are a white women, a 3.8 the same.. U of M told her.. We are into diversity! If they truly were into it, where are our black sisters were accepted? It was shoved under the rug as it must of been a pay off. Was it a great player.. no.. just mediocre! I am really hurt that our American African ladies do not have the same rights as their male counterparts.. it is not part of the Liberal agenda and has not been! The reason.. support the male and you support the family.. we see this is not so as 70% of inner city children have no father figure... they are off making other babies! That is not race.. but is something the ladies need to know that is not PC! It is no wonder we some Liberal women suggesting that any penetration is rape? This may conflict with actual stats about sexual contact. The NOW has been totally against penetration as this could be considered as rape by them? If we look at why, half of the NOW board members are out of closet Lesbian. Trust what you want in our times! Just remember that you get what you support! What do you think.. with all the protection we have,... why do we have brain sucking baby killers that we all this right? I am a fare looking dude shooter.. I opted for my responsibility, although reconnected at former wifes choice.I was happy to do this for her.. she was the best! I miss her, but know we are no more. X-wife,,let God be your God,, let Him have your full support. In Christ Margie.. Your x. I did not read your book,., if it could be off.. so what. I support you in the spirit as well as your new husband. EarlI was already healed by what happened and you did the right thing anyway! Margie, you were a great wife and the Lord will honor you. God bless you.. In Jesus name.. He is still blessing. Virgil more

Resolved Question: Please, somebody explain this crazy dream.....?

I came back from P.E, (I have it the last period of the day) and the locker room was filled with people. I just figured people were getting ready for sports practice early, so I continued to change out of my gym clothes. Since there were a bunch of my friends in the locker room, I began to talk to them. I take Spanish as my foreign language so we were talking about an upcoming project that was due after our February Break (just like spring break) . I was given a directions sheet, and I realized I either hadn't gotten it, or I didn't read it close enough: I had like 3 extra separate projects that were all gonna be graded together. One of them including a short story in French that would "introduce our Spanish class to Britain and Australia better." Hmm, that makes total sense since I take Spanish and the curriculum doesn't include history of exploration. I was all changed, so I began to walk back from the gym center back to the high school. I looked down at my clothes, and they were my gym clothes again! So I turned around to go change into my street clothes, figuring maybe I had accidentally changed back into my gym clothes. Then for some reason, someone was projecting their French Presentation on the wall of the locker room. So I changed again into my normal clothes and headed back to the high school. As I entered the building, I looked into our grades hallway and saw all our grade leaders up on these flat podiums/columns and they were holding cakes and desserts of some sort. The hallway was incredibly crowded with students from our grade. I made my way to my locker and looked down at my clothes--THEY HAD CHANGED AGAIN, into a weird pair of Camo shorts and a green t-shirt. Suddenly, the grade leaders then yelled: "Chicken Fry Party!!" Members of our grade then came around with different kinds of desserts. One of my friends came over and asked if I wanted a 'Febreeze Oreo Cookie'. I was like "What is it?" He said "Its a an Oreo cookie filled with a mixture of water and Febreeze." I gave him a weird look and continued to walk down the hallway. I looked down to my clothes and they had changed again. This time the pants stayed the same but a large crooked smiley face was on my shirt. I began to freak out a little, and I saw one of my friends so I went up to her and explained my situation. Then my shirt changed again--it was green but in white lettering read 'TAMPONS'. I quickly covered the words on my shirt.... She was no help so I went back to my locker to try and remember my homework so I could pack my bag and head over to lacrosse practice. My mind went blank. I asked a friend what our Biology homework was and she was like "you know, the PowerPoint?". This was no help. As I walked back from my locker I noticed my shirt had changed to a white t-shirt and read "totally on tour in Tahiti". I've never been to Tahiti... But I yelled across the hall: "I guess I had fun in Tahiti!" I turned to my locker to try and remember my biology homework.............and then I woke up, remembering I was on February Break. Here's the weird part. I had started to take off my shirt in my sleep, as though I wanted it to stop changing appearances. I had one sleeve on and one sleeve off. more

Voting Question: Do you people just like to rub it in or are you really blind enough not to see?

The one thing i cannot stand here are people who ask "What colleges can i get into", than go on to saying they have thungs such as: a 4.0 unweighted GPA hundreds of hours of community service leader of some very generous and/or helpful club at your school captain of your schools sports team Im like, really, do you just need people to say it to make you feel better or do you enjoy being an idiot? Because im not stupid, i get fairly good grades in school, im an all around nice guy, but hell, stop bragging people. If you are even a few of those above things im sure you'll get into any college you want. So stop coming over here and making all us "average people" feel stupid.(although, im sure, to all you 4.0 GPAers, we are no better than dirt) And, just so this is officially a question. Do you people just like to rub it in or are you really blind enough not to see? more

Voting Question: Is this too harsh? It's my honest opinion.?

I've already revised it some; cut out some unnecessary banter, but it is supposed to be an opinion response and I'm an honest person. In the essay “Learning to Read” Malcolm X almost makes me sympathize for him. He went from an unread, black criminal in prison to a persuasive leader who had a way with words. I say almost because parts of his story are touching, I feel for him, I remember what it was like to read a book and not really get it because I didn’t understand a lot of the vocabulary. I too attempted to read the dictionary, attempted and failed; I didn’t have the solidarity of a prison cell to keep me on task. I went from a little girl who didn’t get good grades or do well in sports to a young teen that other kids thought was smart; it felt good. Like him, I love reading and learning, but the real reason I say almost is that when reading this essay I catch a slight bull-shitter tone. I don’t doubt the truth about anything in his essay, but he has the tone of the type of person who in a museum or an art gallery has to tell you exactly what each piece means and what the artist was thinking, you might have some good input or ideas, but this person has to spin it to make him the all-knowing guide. I’m not going to say that I know much about Malcolm X, the little that I do know is that he was a civil rights activist who’s motto was “by any means necessary”. The problem that I have with this essay is that I didn’t really learn anything new. In prison he constantly read instead of working out like the cliché inmate. He learned how to read words in grade school, but in prison he learned how to understand words, and from all the writing he devoured he gathered that African- Americans had a terrible dark past that the villainous whites didn’t put in their history books. But the vibe that I get from this is that like some people who are still racist today who ridiculously think that all blacks are ghetto criminals, Malcolm X paints the picture that all whites in his time were just as ready to lock on the shackles as they were two hundred years earlier, in both cases it’s wrong to assume that. Yes, there were a lot of people who had light colored skin and did bad things to people with different colored skin tones than them, but not every single white person on earth was a hateful, racist bigot. This essay should have been entitled “Learning to Read and Resent All White People.” I’m glad that Malcolm X learned how to read effectively and wanted African Americans to have civil rights, it’s an extremely important cause, but the way he went about things did not reach out to the empath in me. (If you think I'm being racist or anything like that please explain who I'm being racist towards and why because its unclear to me) ps: it's supposed to have a snarky tone, it's my voice. more

Resolved Question: Is this response too harsh?

Reading Response: “Learning to Read” In the essay “Learning to Read” Malcolm X almost makes me feel sorry for him. He went from an ignorant, black criminal in prison to a persuasive leader with a way with words. I say almost because parts of his story are touching, I feel for him, I know what it was like to read a book and not really get it because I didn’t understand a lot of the vocabulary. I too attempted to read the dictionary, attempted and failed; I didn’t have the solidarity of a prison cell to keep me on task. I went from a little girl who didn’t get good grades or do well in sports to a young teen that other kids thought was smart; it felt good. Like him, I love reading and learning, but the real reason I say almost is that when reading this essay I catch a slight bull-shitter tone. I don’t doubt the truth about anything in his essay, but he has the tone of the type of person who in a museum or an art gallery has to tell you exactly what each piece means and what the artist was thinking, you might have some good input or ideas, but this person has to spin it to make him the all-knowing guide. I’m not going to lie and say that I know anything at all about Malcolm X, the little that I know is that he was a civil rights activist who’s motto was “by any means necessary”. The problem that I have with this essay is that I didn’t really learn anything. So, in prison he constantly read instead of working out like the cliché inmates. He learned how to read words in grade school, but in prison he learned how to understand words, and from all the writing he devoured he gathered that African- Americans had a terrible dark past that the villainous whites didn’t put in their history books, I could have told you that. But the vibe that I get from this is that like stupid people who are still racist today who think that all blacks are ghetto criminals, Malcolm X paints the picture that all whites in his time, were just as ready to lock on the shackles as they were two hundred years earlier. Yes, there were a lot of people who had light colored skin and did bad things to people with different colored skin tones than them, but not every single white person on earth was a hateful, racist bigot. This essay should have been entitled “Learning to Read and Resent All White People.” I’m really glad that Malcolm X learned how to read effectively and wanted black people to have “human” rights, I’m all for that cause, but the way he went about things did not reach out to the empath in me.If you think I'm being racist can you please say which race I'm being racist towards and why? Thanks more

Resolved Question: can someone help me with the thesis statement of my essay?

My teacher told that I have to elaborate the thesis statement using examples from body of essay. I do not know how can someone help with that. it is narration essay. thank u in advance for ur help. Everyone loves sports stars. They seem like heroes because they can do what most people cannot. However, to become a successful athlete takes countless hours, practice, and hard work to polish up the skills needed to accomplish your goal. My first experience of half a marathon taught me that success, whether on the soccer field, in the classroom, or in our daily life takes dedication, confidence, and a lot of hard work. Running in the national half marathon of 13 miles, was one of my goals that I always wanted to achieve. However, I wanted to make my goal become real, and the only way to achieve it was to join the team of my city. In 1998, I became a member of the racing team of my city. After I had overcome many obstacles, such as improving my speed time and getting my body to become accustomed to running a long distance, I was chosen to participate in the national marathon, which was hard to get into unless you had the required timing, which was two hours and thirty minutes to participate in the national half marathon. The day that I had been waiting for had come. It was a great day, cool and bright. I had a great feeling that day because my dream had become real. I arrived at the marathon start area at 10:00A.M. I greeted my coach and I joined the rest of my team. One hour before the starting time of the half marathon, all my team and I got dressed and start stretching and warming up to be ready for the half marathon. The starting area of the half marathon was crowd; it was obvious that people had come from different parts of the country. There were many participants who spoke different Moroccan dialogs. At that moment, I noticed that there was a group of special spectators who were sitting in special places and were members of the parliament. Every runner was nervous and excited about the marathon. We all lined up on the starting line. At that time, the only question that came to my mind was how far I could go in that half marathon. In fact, I was completely positive that I could finish the half marathon. The starter’s gun fired into the bright blue sky over of the town, Oujda. Fifty nervous runners took off from the bridge in the town. It was 1:00P.M. on April 20, 2000, and the first marathon race in my life, it had just begun. Almost thirteen miles away, in Mlaab Charafi stadium, 40,000 people waited to cheer the winner. Everyone of my team hoped that I would win the marathon. At that time, I remembered the advice that my coach always said, “You have to love a sport to do it and to do it well, be self-reliant, ambitious, and always challenge yourself to do better”. The beginning of the half marathon was difficult because it was crowded. Therefore, to avoid falling or getting hurt, I tried my best with the members of my team to get away from the crowd. For this long race, thousands of spectators lined the uphill road from the marathon to the stadium. The first five miles was all smiles and chatting with my friends. At that time, a runner whose number was 13 was far in the lead and fallowed by two men from other cities. Not one of my team ran among the leaders. The next three miles seemed to be difficult because we were about to face a hill which was almost three miles. I pushed onto the bottom of the hill, shortening my stride and slowing my speed. I could feel my calves burning as I finally reach the top. When I reached the last final miles I felt that my body wanted to shutdown because it was drained of its glycogen. In fact, I was totally exhausted, yet still wanted to continue on. Several minutes later, as I ran by, I heard the spectators encouraging me by saying. “Faster!” The anxious spectators urged me on. The leaders were far away from me. I calmly said to myself, “I will overtake them all”. Meanwhile, the number 13 runner was still leading the race followed by the runner number 25. The third runner had fallen down and he couldn’t continue. As the road climbed toward my city, I pushed myself to my limits and even beyond. I ran smoothly past the number 25 runner and for a few meters I was running neck to neck with number 13 runner. Soon, I sailed into first place, but I could not keep it. As the race was getting to the end I was running almost teen feet ahead of the number 13 runner. I was in a difficult situation since I was running neck to neck with number 13 runners whom I tried to pass him. The audience helped me to not give up. The crowd said, “Come on! You can do it .Do not give up. You will be the winner”. Hearing that motivation I increased my speed while I was racing toward the finish line. As I crossed in victory, the crowd went wild and roared in delight. I was exhausted, and my coach held me up as he congratulated me on my victory. The loudspeaker announced my nam more

Resolved Question: Hey can someone edit this paper for me and just say if there are any grammar mistakes/awkward phrases thanks?

National Honor Society Admittance Essay In the past three years, the four qualities of scholarship, leadership, character and service have played a major role in my life and therefore I believe that I belong in the National Honor Society. I strive to incorporate scholarship and leadership in every aspect of my life. Academics have always been very important to me. I am dedicated to my school work and have challenged myself with ten honors classes and two advanced placement courses during high school. I have worked very hard and been very successful at balancing my school work and extracurricular activities. I have maintained the status of high honor roll student, while playing sports year round, two of which were at the varsity level. Sports have always been a big part of my life and I usually spend my summers traveling the country to play softball or soccer at various tournaments. However this past summer, I decided to take a break from sports to attend a rigorous program at Vassar College, known as Summer Scholars. Summer Scholars is a program that you must apply for and involves taking classes taught by highly respected professors at Vassar College. The attendees lived on campus for two weeks and attended classes for around six hours a day. I was thrilled to have had the opportunity to learn at a higher level during the summer and I am hoping to attend again next summer. I believe that my hard work and determination have forced me into being a strong leader. I think that I set a very good example for my two younger siblings as well as for my peers. In group situations, I voice my opinion and make sure we remain on task. In 2009 I was invited to attend a leadership convention over the summer. I was nominated by my teachers, but forced to decline due to my involvement with Summer Scholars. I have also been a captain of my travel soccer team and a co-captain of my town softball team. Through these experiences, I have become comfortable with the idea of being in charge and have learned how to make those around me strive for their best. The service that I have done proves that I have great character. During the summer, I volunteered for over fifty hours at Vassar Hospital. I demonstrated my compassion and truly enjoyed helping others through difficult situations. I volunteered at the New Hackensack Fire Department Carnival and helped coach a basketball team for my church. I am very proud of what I have accomplished since starting high school and I hope to get the opportunity to be in the National Honor Society to further my service and scholarship and improve my character and leadership. more

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IV- JEREMIAH, A key to success. Nothing happens unless first we dream. Dreams are the touchstones of our characters. We’re the IV- Jeremiah living in a dream that we want to achieve, we want to be successful in life so that we can prove to other people that this attitude will change, we all have talents but so shy to show it off, we just started showing it and will continue it through the years. Students in IV-Jeremiah have also a dream, so shock. Every one of them has a plan for their lives. Want to know it? Let’s start with the naughtiest student of IV-Jeremiah, Nestor Andres Jr., he loves sleeping in class, an athletic one, also the heartthrob in the campus. He wants to be a general someday, like his father. He also achieves to be a java expert, he wants to create his own game and play it by himself. The artist of IV- Jeremiah, also a heartthrob in campus, Kenn Siegfred Antonio, he wants to be an interior designer, we all know he has talents and we are sure he can reach his dream. Next, one of the tallest guy in IV-Jeremiah, Gino Bautista. His dream is to become an engineer someday, he is also our artist. Jhairro Bernas, the rowdy of IV-Jeremiah, but sometimes he is quiet and also if he’s in mood he will participate in the class discussion, guess what he’s dream is to be our leader, he wants to be the next president of the Republic of the Philippines, if he wants it why not! The guitarist of IV-Jeremiah and also the wildest in our class,Les Paul Bustamante he wants to manage his own business someday. Also Julius Castor, the kindest in our class, he wants to have business also. Both of them can make it. The impersonator of IV-Jeremiah , Alemar Contado, his dream he wants to be a director someday, director of Starstruck. Our computer genius, Harold Francisco, he wants to be a software developer, it suits to his talents. The audio man in our class and also our dictionary, he knew lots of words, Sam Carl Garcia wants to be a Graphic Designer, he’s also a computer genius. Another guitarist, David Michael Hernandez dream to be a professional musician, his bestfriend Stephen Mejorada, our actor, he loves to sleep and also a naughty one, Stephen has lots of things he want to achieve, like Jhairro he also wants to become a president in our country, he also want to become a basketball player, maybe a MVP, become a musician; he said he wants to be the next male counterpart of megastar. The new in class, also a heartthrob, one with a long hair, a good dancer, Emperor Monteveros. He wants to be an encoder someday. The most athletic in class, the one with contact lens, our director, also the naughty one, Joshua Omega dream to tour around the world, so he took the course of Tourism. Our electrician, an athletic also who loves sports very much, Joshua Pajo. He wants to be a police and a pilot someday, he really aims it high. The mathematician in our class, the one who has a calculator in his head, Patrick Ivan Salcedo, of course he wants to become an accountant. The last for the boys, the taekwondo master of IV-Jeremiah, the teaser in our class, the noisiest, the tallest, none other than Toby Anthony Villanueva, he wants to be an electrical engineer someday. At last for the girls, Rowena Allid, the beautiful gal in the campus, really loves anime, her dream is to become an animator, a business woman and also a computer programmer. Her best friend, the one who has a loudest voice in class, Antonette Cuizon wants to be an artist someday. The president in the campus, Erika Eclevia dream to be a doctor someday. The industrious girl in IV-Jeremiah and the person who really loves music is Kesha Joy Lagoy, she wants to be a radio commentator, a VJ, teacher, reporter and also a journalist. The dancer of IV-Jeremiah, Rhiya Jeane Lopez aims to be a dermatologist someday. The kikay girl in our class, Cristhel Miranda., dreams to be a computer specialist someday. The anime lover, and may I introduce the award winning SISA of 2009, Everjoy Mones, she also dream to have a business that is all about anime, she’s an anime addict. Jeszelle Suetos, the fashionista in our class, of course she wants to be a fashion designer someday and also a computer programmer. The new actress of the class, Almie Talattad, she dreams to be a professional animator in Japan and also a part time cosplayer. The big sister of IV-Jeremiah, Denise Ina Valdez wants to be a teacher someday not just an ordinary teacher but a teacher for special people or what we call SPED. Her sister, Louisa Jae Valdez dream to be a journalist so she’ll be taking MASCOM, and the last but not the least ,the representative in all the debates, the one who wears high heels , Rizza Joy Vista also dream to be a reporter someday, watch her on TV, folks. more

Resolved Question: if a leader has both good qualities & major drawbacks, how u love leader? uproot him /give him chance mend?

Yahoo!My Yahoo!MailMore Yahoo! ServicesMake Y! My HomepageGet Yahoo! ToolbarAccount OptionsHi, MoeSign OutHelpYahoo! Searchweb search Ask Answer Discover Search for questions: Advanced Search My Profile Home > Answer a Question 2 Preview your answer No Country Question How come muslims are very bad at sports? Hello, in my world culture unit in school we are doing a project on how each race has unique talents which make them a valuable demographic to a larger unified world. I chose to convey this doctrine by showing a variety of different ethnic groups with specific examples and what they excel at. So far my project incorporates Michael Phelps(Caucasian-USA) as the best swimmer and proven greatest athlete of the world of all time, Hussein Bolt(n^e^g^r^o-Jamaica) as the up and coming short distance superstar and arguably the second greatest athlete of all time, Yao Ming(Han Chinese-China) as one of the most dynamic modern basketball players in the National Basketball Association, George St. Pierre(Caucasian-Canada) and Anderson Silva(n^e^g^r^o-Brazil) as the single two greatest mixed martial artists to grace the sport (I'm not talking about theatrical spectacle such as Jacky Chan or Bruce Lee, rather actual proficiency in the sport of MMA), Mark Spitz(Caucney Jew-USA) as the second greatest swimmer of all time after Michael Phelps, and a plethora of less notable examples from a variety of different ethnicities. What I have noticed is that Muslim people haven't achieved anything at all in the realm of sports, and I am trying to understand the reasoning behind this. I know ultra orthodox muslims do not partake in a lot of sports because it conflicts with their extremist beliefs, especially the women who can't really wear any sort of athletic uniform without being beaten in the streets by their "owners". But I go to school with a lot of Muslims, and they really aren't good at anything pertaining to athletics; I am on the wrestling team there are a few muslim kids in my weight class and a few in heavier weight classes, and I have never had trouble plowing through them. I don't intend for this to sound hateful or vulgar, rather I'm pursuing an explanation as to why muslims suck at sports. Also I was hoping that Muhammad Ali was muslim so I could use him as an example for my project, BUT ethnically he is n^e^g^r^o not arab, and as it turns out he is an agnostic, not muslim. So no Muhammad Ali is just another black guy who is great at his chosen sport. Edit: Yahoo answers is flawed and changed the word n^e^g^r^o to ******. N^e^g^r^o is the ethnic classification of my people, I don't understand why YA! would conflict with this. Moe D:obama_gate yet to open up Your Answer: not true possibly. see below if u may: See 11 new replies to your comments Can u love leader @ certain qualities &possibly hate@ his shortcomings? Posted in the US News Forum Ads by Google Grad School Ranking - Top MBA and Graduate Programs Accept The GRE® Test. Learn More. www.TakeTheGRE.com Big-picture MBA: Widener - A 21st century curriculum, as holistic as the real world. mywidenermba.comComments Showing posts 1 - 1 of1 aya marx ms Join the community Albany, NY 1 min ago 11 new replies to your comments Can u love leader for certain qualities& possibly hate@ his shortcomings? Posted in the World News Forum Ads by Google Latest Newspaper - Find The Latest News On Any Topic, Free! Try it now. www.google.com/news Local Newspapers - Find Local Newspapers - dailies, weeklies, tabloids. yellowpages.com The Ford Story - Visit The Ford Story to Learn how we are Doing Business Differently. TheFordStory.com Comments Showing posts 1 - 1 of1 aya marx ms Join the community Albany, NY 1 min ago b h obama the one of most controversial person in global history? Posted in the Staatsburg Forum Ads by Google AskChesapeake.com - Marcellus Shale In NY, PA, & WV Natural Gas Leasing & Drilling Info AskChesapeake.com/Marcellus-Shale Document Shredding - Certified document destruction Mobile or Offsite Shredding www.codeshred.com Comments Showing posts 1 - 1 of1 aya marx ms Join the community Albany, NY Can u love a leader for certain qualities & possibly hate@ his shortcomings. can u place b h obama@category Source(s): web pages :kamal karna roy, et al Answering earns you 2 points. You can answer 18 questions today. Make sure your answer follows the community guidelines. Share your updates withUpdates An update about your answer will not be shared outside of Answers. Manage your updates Yahoo! Canada Answers Choose your updates setting Share my updates Don't share my updates Submit Edit Yahoo! Updates are mini-stories about what you and your friends are up to across Yahoo! and beyond. Learn more Answers International Argentina Australia Brazil Canada China France Germany Hong Kong India Indonesia Italy Japan Malaysia Mexico New Zealand Philippines Quebec Singapore South more

Resolved Question: Do you think I am qualified enough to get into the Air Force? What else would help me get in?

I am a 10th grader who's dream is to get into the USAFA and I want to make sure I am as qualified as possible before I apply. Let me know if you think I have good qualifications and what else I can do to improve my chances of getting in. My GPA is a 4.0, or a weighted GPA of a 4.75. I take all honors and AP classes and I have straight A's in all of them. I play varsity soccer and run varsity cross country. I lettered in both of those sports. I am a team leader for my cross country team. I am a first chair violist in my school's chamber orchestra. I am in Tri-M (a music honor society). I volunteer a lot and I am in Key Club (a volunteering club). I am in DECA (a business and marketing club), and I am currently in the running to be a DECA state officer. A few of my friends and I started a program at my school to raise money for a non-profitable organization. I am in great shape. People would describe me as driven, smart, humorous, and a good friend. Thank you for taking the time to read this! I appreciate your input. more

Resolved Question: who will benifit more the people the insurance industry or the far left loons?

WASHINGTON – It's one of the oldest spectator sports in American politics: Democrat vs. Democrat. Welcome to the health care overhaul edition. With just days remaining to prove that they can meet a self-imposed Christmas deadline and pass President Barack Obama's signature initiative through the Senate, Democrats seeking a rendezvous with history instead detoured to an intraparty brawl. Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., was poised to release the latest version of the Senate legislation as early as Friday, but it was unclear what kind of reception he'd get. Labor leaders said the bill was soft on the insurance industry, and former party chairman Howard Dean said he'd vote against it if he were a senator. Former President Bill Clinton came to the defense of the Senate bill. Clinton, whose ambitions were humbled by the collapse of his own health care remake, reminded Democrats that political pros don't let the perfect become the enemy of the good. "Ta." Liberals are furious over the compromises Reid had to make to keep the bill alive. Gone is a government insurance plan modeled on Medicare. So is the fallback, the option of allowing aging baby boomers to buy into Medicare. The major benefits of the bill won't start for three or four years, and then they'll be delivered through private insurance companies. Overall, the legislation is designed to extend coverage to millions who lack it, ban insurance The bill would require most Americans to purchase insurance, and it includes hundreds of billions of dollars in subsidies to help lower- and middle-class families afford it. "If I were a senator, I would not vote for the current health care bill," Dean wrote in an opinion piece published Thursday by The Washington Post. "The winners in this bill are insurance companies; the American taxpayer is about to be fleeced in a situation that dwarfs even what happened at AIG." The White House challenged Dean, noting that the insurance industry actually opposes the legislation. "We're on the doorstep of doing something really meaningful," top White House adviser David Axelrod said in an interview. The bill would cover an additional 30 million people and put into motion a range of experiments that may yet succeed in slowing the growth of health care costs. Politically powerful labor unions panned the Senate bill but stopped short of calling for its demise, saying they hoped lawmakers ultimately would improve it. The AFL-CIO, the nation's largest labor federation, and the Service Employees International Union both expressed deep disappointment. The Senate bill includes a tax on high-cost insurance plans that unions fear will hurt their members. SEIU president Andy Stern scolded Obama, saying the president should remember his campaign promise to bring change to America. AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said the Senate bill "bends toward the insurance industry." Both union chiefs said they hoped the bill that finally emerges from Congress would reflect the House-passed measure, which incorporated a government insurance option and omitted the insurance tax. ___ Associated Press writers David Espo, Erica Werner and Charles Babington contributed to this report. ___ more

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Would they be successful and their opinion count and Hughes would return to Australian squad? Read this article. Australia's greatest pair of opening batsmen, Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer, have backed discarded New South Wales batsman Phillip Hughes to make a comeback to the national squad, and also said that all-rounder Shane Watson is doing a great job at the top. Hayden and Langer say Hughes, just turned 21, is on the rite of passage almost all Australia cricketers go through. Many of the Hayden-Langer generation were chosen young, then had their wilderness years before returning as better, more rounded players. "Right now Shane Watson is the incumbent opener and is doing a great job," Fox Sports quoted Hayden, as saying after the pair made a guest appearance at Cricket Victoria's Lindsay Hassett Club lunch in Melbourne on Thursday. "The side is evolving and changing and to that end, there are opportunities ... down the track. It's not right now. To the future, there are opportunities for a player we're very excited about and that's Phil Hughes. He's earning his stripes right now, just like Justin and myself did over a five-to-six-year period of actually being out of the side. That doesn't mean he's not going to be a great player for Australia; we've already seen the potential," Hayden said. Hayden was surprised how quickly Hughes was dumped, just two Tests into the Ashes and three Tests after he became the youngest player in history to score a century in each innings of a Test. "The noose went around his neck very quickly, there's no about that, but that's the role of the national selectors," Hayden said. "They make their calls and they've been, I guess, rejoicing in the fact that an in-form Shane Watson has come in and done the job," he added. Langer said playing for Australia was all about taking your opportunities when they were presented. "Shane Watson has done that," Langer said. "What Phil Hughes is going through at the moment is almost the Australian cricketer's journey, because we both came in early, as did Damien Martyn, as did Ricky Ponting, as did Michael Clarke. "We had a little taste of that, then we were left out to go away and get better and stronger technically, physically, mentally. Then we came back and we were better players. "I don't care if Phil Hughes is two weeks off playing again, two months off playing, two years off playing, he'll come back a stronger player and a better player and that will benefit Australian cricket," Langer said. Langer also strongly defended Ponting's captaincy following a call by former fast bowler Rodney Hogg to replace Ponting as leader with Katich. "He is quite inspirational as a leader and I just never get all the detractors he has," Langer said. "Whether it's in the fielding practice, the nets, the way he holds himself off the field - every time he speaks, these young guys just listen, they hang on every word, he says. "It's a very, very hard job - I never did it, not many people did. His record speaks for itself, as a batsman, as a leader he has been outstanding. To hear some of this rubbish I hear from former players, it must have been an easy game for them."Kim Hughes is an exceptional and the problem he faces the one every great player faced in their second or 3rd season. I feel CA should nurture him and help him come out of his problem by providing better guidance and coaching so that he makes a successful comeback and serve CA for long.I also have feeling that he has been let down when he needed help the most.Proud to be an indian: You can answer based on additional details, which are short and sweet.cnqaus: You are right. Sorry for the slip up. Phil is an exceptional talent Australia got and he should be nurtured properly and not the sham way he has been dumped. I feel CA has not done enough to boost the kids confidence and rectify the problem he is facing, which every great has faced during the !! or III seasons of their budding career. more

Resolved Question: Does your Celtic birth tree desribe you perfectly?

Find your birthday, then scroll down to your corresponding tree. Jan 01 to Jan 11 - Fir Tree Jan 12 to Jan 24 - Elm Tree Jan 25 to Feb 03 - Cypress Tree Feb 04 to Feb 08 - Poplar Tree Feb 09 to Feb 18 - Cedar Tree Feb 19 to Feb 28 - Pine Tree Mar 01 to Mar 10 - Weeping Willow Tree Mar 11 to Mar 20 - Lime Tree Mar 21 - Oak Tree Mar 22 to Mar 31 - Hazelnut Tree Apr 01 to Apr 10 - Rowan Tree Apr 11 to Apr 20 - Maple Tree Apr 21 to Apr 30 - Walnut Tree May 01 to May 14 - Poplar Tree May 15 to May 24 - Chestnut Tree May 25 to Jun 03 - Ash Tree Jun 04 to Jun 13 - Hornbeam Tree Jun 14 to Jun 23 - Fig Tree Jun 24 - Birch Tree Jun 25 to Jul 04 - Apple Tree Jul 05 to Jul 14 - Fir Tree Jul 15 to Jul 25 - Elm Tree Jul 26 to Aug 04 - Cypress Tree Aug 05 to Aug 13 - Poplar Tree Aug 14 to Aug 23 - Cedar Tree Aug 24 to Sep 02 - Pine Tree Sep 03 to Sep 12 - Weeping Willow Tree Sep 13 to Sep 22 - Lime Tree Sep 23 - Olive Tree Sep 24 to Oct 03 - Hazelnut Tree Oct 04 to Oct 13 - Rowan Tree Oct 14 to Oct 23 - Maple Tree Oct 24 to Nov 11 - Walnut Tree Nov 12 to Nov 21 - Chestnut Tree Nov 22 to Dec 01 - Ash Tree Dec 02 to Dec 11 - Hornbeam Tree Dec 12 to Dec 21 - Fig Tree Dec 22 - Beech Tree Dec 23 to Dec 31 - Apple Tree APPLE TREE (Love) - of slight build, lots of charm, appeal, and attraction, pleasant aura, flirtatious, adventurous, sensitive, always in love, wants to love and be loved, faithful and tender partner, very generous, scientific talents, lives for today, a carefree philosopher with imagination. ASH TREE (Ambition) - uncommonly attractive, vivacious, impulsive, demanding, does not care for criticism, ambitious, intelligent, talented, likes to play with fate, can be egotistic, very reliable and trustworthy, faithful and prudent lover, sometimes brains rule over the heart, but takes partnership very seriously. BEECH TREE (Creative) - has good taste, concerned about its looks, materialistic, good organization of life and career, economical, good leader, takes no unnecessary risks, reasonable, splendid lifetime companion, keen on keeping fit (diets, sports, etc.) BIRCH TREE (Inspiration) - vivacious, attractive, elegant, friendly,pretentious, modest, does not like anything in excess, abhors the vulgar, loves life in nature and in calm, not very passionate, full of imagination, little ambition, creates a calm and content atmosphere. CEDAR TREE (Confidence) - of rare beauty, knows how to adapt, likes luxury, of good health, not in the least shy, tends to look down on others,self-confident, determined, impatient, likes to impress others, many talents, industrious, healthy optimism, waiting for the one true love, able to make quick decisions. CHESTNUT TREE (Honesty) - of unusual beauty, does not want to impress, well-developed sense of justice, vivacious, interested, a born diplomat, but irritates easily and sensitive in company, often due to a lack of self confidence, acts sometimes superior, feels not understood, loves only once, has difficulties in finding a partner. CYPRESS TREE (Faithfulness) - strong, muscular, adaptable, takes what life has to give, content, optimistic, craves money and acknowledgment, hates loneliness, passionate lover which cannot be satisfied, faithful, quick-tempered, unruly, pedantic, and careless. ELM TREE (Noble-Minded) - pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, loudest demands, tends not to forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not to obey, honest and faithful partner, likes making decisions for others, noble-minded, generous, good sense of humor, practical. FIG TREE (Sensibility) - very strong, a bit self-willed,independent, does not allow contradiction or arguments, loves life, its family, children and animals, a bit of a social butterfly, good sense of humor, likes idleness and laziness, of practical talent and intelligence. FIR TREE (Mysterious) - extraordinary taste, dignity, sophisticated, loves anything beautiful, moody, stubborn, tends to egoism but cares for those close to them, rather modest, very ambitious, talented, industrious, uncontested lover, many friends, many foes, very reliable. HAZELNUT TREE (Extraordinary) - charming, undemanding, very understanding, knows how to make an impression, active fighter for social cause, popular, moody, and capricious lover, honest, and tolerant partner, precise sense of judgment. HORNBEAM TREE (Good Taste) - of cool beauty, cares for its looks and condition, good taste, is not egoistic, makes life as comfortable as possible, leads a reasonable and disciplined life, looks for kindness and acknowledgment in an emotional partner, dreams of unusual lovers, is seldom happy with its feelings, mistrusts most people, is never sure of its decisions, very conscientious. LIME TREE (Doubt) - accepts what life dishes out in a composed way, hates figh more

Resolved Question: Welcome to TWA Nitro with a WQ and Rate the show and Pick the Winners?

Welcome to TWA Nitro Promo 1 Thurlow comes out and says “Welcome to the biggest Nitro this world has ever seen tonight is the big surprise night but people have been asking me what is it but it isn’t a what it’s a who but with no further a do let me introduce the person he is”. Lochy McKenzie interupts and says “I am not allowing you to introduce him until you tell me who he is because I am sick and tired of being your little rag doll and being treated like crap”. Thurlow says “Excuse me you work for me now not your self and if you have a problem with that like I always say you can walk out the door”. Lochy says “That’s what you always say I can walk out the door now but you never fire me you know why because you know without me TWA would just be a failure ok because you know I’m better than Mike, William and Rocky but you hate to admit but you know I’m better than you so you use me to make this company better”. Thurlow says “You know what your”. The Rocks music comes on and The Rock comes out and says “Finally The Rock has come to Nitro but The Rock is pissed off you know why The Rock is pissed off because The Rock sees a couple fighting that’s right but Lochy and Thurlow no one cares about who is right and wrong between you two tonight everyone cares about the return of the most electrifying man in sports entertainment history The Rock and this may be a one time appearance but Thurlow I called you wanting to come back and you told The Rock you had an idea for him so what is the idea?”. Thurlow says “The idea is tonight it will be The Rock in a One Night Only Match against The Current TWA Champion, Leader of The ETE and soon to be Former TWA Champion, yes Rock you will be faving Triple H in a one night only match”. The Rock says “The Rock likes that because The Rock is going to lay the smackdown on Triple H’s candy @ss but also The Rock is going to lay the smackdown on Lochy’s @ss”. Out of no where The Rock gives a Rock Bottom to Lochy, Thurlow turns round and laughs and goes to congratulate The Rock, “You like that” says “Well did ya?” Thurlow goes to shake his hand “It doesn’t Matter” The Rock then gives another Rock Bottom, this time its to Thurlow and then grabs the mic and says “This is the one thing the people have been wanting to see for a long time and that’s If you smellllll what the Rock is cooking”. Match 1 Mickie James, Taylor Wilde and Sarita vs Candice Michelle, Gail Kim and Ashley After the match Mickie says “Natalya Nitro is getting that womens title and I know you are a Hart Dungeon graduate but I will win at Armageddon and trust me all the TWA fans will finally be able to take that title seriously”. Promo 2 The Hardyz come out and Matt says “Last week we were screwed out of our titles and we want our titles back”. Matt Morgan and Carlito come out and Morgan says “You want your titles back well last time I saw we hold these titles so really we get to choose who we face but we only taked those titles from you because week in and week out you think your so good with those titles but you never defend them you know why because your cowards and well me and Carlito are the future and the way to be in the main event is to get a title and we did that but you want a rematch hell we want a rematch”. Lochy comes out and says “Ok it’s settled at Armageddon it will be Matt Morgan and Carlito vs The Hardyz for the tag titles but let me say one thing tonight it will be The Hardyz and Jack Swagger vs Matt Morgan, Carlito and John Cena”. Match 2 Before the match Paul Burchill, Katie Lea Burchill and William Regal sing the England national anthem and Regal says “Now that America is what a good anthem is and tonight against Beer Money is what we like to call and good beating”. Beer Money vs Team GB (Paul Burchill and William Regal) w/Katie Lea Elimination Tag Team Match Match 3 The Hardyz and Jack Swagger vs Matt Morgan, Carlito and John Cena After the match Cena looks at Swagger and runs at him but Swagger runs away and then runs backstage and Cena says “At Armageddon in that street fight I am going to do something I never wanted to do and that’s have no remorse for what I do because when you piss me off too much you pay BIG TIME”. Swagger comes on the titantron and says “Cena hi yeah last week you bashed me up pretty bad but you also ruined my car which really pissed me off but I’m not going to complain about it I’m just going to get you back so camera man show where the car that’s right Cena that’s a crane holding your car 30 feet in the air now you say what your going to do to me at Armageddon will be unforgiveable but what I’m going to do you is what people have been wanting to see happen for years and that’s ending your career oh and guys drop the car”. The car drops and is smashed in many pieces and Swagger says “Oh and Jack Swagger was here”. Promo 3 Santino Marella is backstage with Triple H and says “Hunter tonight you found o“Hunter tonight you found out you will be facing The Rock what is going through your mind”. Triple H says “I don’t care about The Rock he is all hype nothing else and tonight when he tries the peoples elbow on me and these people who for some reason admire him even though he is now just a bad actor in bad movies but I’m not concerned with him as much as Kane now Kane at Armageddon you better know that every time you have tried to beat me you have failed and at Armageddon it will be no different”. Match 4 Snitsky w/Suicide vs Amazing Red After the match Snitsky and Suicide bash Amazing Red and Snitsky says “Next on my list is my IC title shot because for years I’ve been used as a jobber but my goal is to be your new IC Champion”. Promo 4 Santino Marella is backstage and says “My guest at this time is The Rock”. The Rock looks and says “Where in the blue hell is Lillain Garcia The Rock needs his warm up”. Santino Marella says“Lillian doesn’t work as a backstage girl anymore but maybe I can help with your warm up what do you need to do”. The Rock says “Hey The Rock knows it’s the 21st century and is cool with that but no”. Santino says “Why not I help a lot of wrestlers warm up”. The Rock says “What did you say?”. Santino says “I’ve done heaps I do AJ Styles, one time Triple H and someone who really likes it Jack Swagger”. The Rock says “Now that is one of the sickest things The Rock has ever heard The Rock doesn’t need to know who you have warmed up you sick son of a *****”. Santino says “No it aint sick I just normally do a quickie”. The Rock says “The Rock has no intention of being warmed up by you The Rock now knows why Nitro doesn’t let you wrestle you would try to warm up your opponents in the ring”. Santino says “No in the ring I give them my all”. The Rock says “Get the F out of here no one wants to listen anymore you sick freak get out now since he is gone The Rock has something to say Triple HThe Rock has something to say Triple H we’ve had many encounters some times you’ve kicked The Rocks @ss sometimes The Rocks kicked yours but tonight is the night The Rock is going to whoop your @ss and also one other thing The Rock has to say many critics will be judging the one night return of The Rock but one The Rock knows and that’s Mike now Mike The Rock is talking to you this is one of the best promos Nitro has ever had and if you say other wise The Rock is going to whoop your @ss from Boston to Berlin if ya smell what The Rock is cooking”. Main Event Triple H vs The RockAfter the match ETE come out and try to attack The Rock but then fire surrounds the ring before ETE get in and Triple H can’t get out but Kane is in the ring and then does a chokeslam on him but then The Rock gets up and does the peoples elbow on Triple H and then it shows backstage and Lochy and Thurlow are watching and Lochy says “Armageddon is going to be one hell of a show”. Thurlow says “Yes indeed now I know we have had our differences lately but at Armageddon TWA is going to put a show on that no one will ever forget”. Thurlow walks out and Lochy says “Thurlow Armageddon will be the show you will never forget” and then Lochy laughs. Rate the show and Pick the winners WQ: What is your favorite moment in pro wrestling? more

Resolved Question: What are your thoughts on cheerleaders in IPL cricket?

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/cricket/article3842362.ece Your thoughts on the following comments (agree/ disagree..with your opinion): 1. “This is not our culture,” Sudeep Banerjee, student leader of Forward Bloc, a leftist party that joined the protests, told The Times. “If the IPL is so hell bent on promoting entertainment to the audience, then why don’t they promote our classical dances which showcase Indian culture? Also, it can be dubbed as nothing but exploitation of women.” 2. “They bring obscenity to the game of cricket which is watched by all members of a family,” Sanjay Raut told the upper house. 3. Richard Gere, the Hollywood actor, sparked a similar controversy last year when he kissed Shilpa Shetty, the Bollywood star, on the cheek at an AIDS awareness meeting. Mr Gere was facing obscenity charges until India’s Supreme Court suspended the legal proceedings last month and allowed him to revisit the country. 4. “We do expect people to pass lewd, snide remarks but I am shocked by the nature and magnitude of the comments people pass here,” Tabitha, a cheerleader from Uzbekistan, told the Hindustan Times. “Be it a 70-year-old or a 15-year-old kid they all lech at us and make amorous advances. We are living in constant fear of being molested.” On the whole what are your thoughts? Thanks and good night! more

Resolved Question: How is my Speech for Student Council President?

SPEECH-Good morning Dante family! My name is Carolina Lopes and as you already know, I am here to represent myself in this race for student council president. I believe that I make a good candidate for president. I believe that I can represent all of you well. I believe I am all that makes a good leader, responsible, energetic and kind. Why am I running? Easy. I am here for my family. My Dante Family. I am here for all of you. I am here to give back to the school and the school community. Can you believe that it has been almost three months since the first day? It felt that just last week we had entered this school, filled with anticipation and excitement for the first time as Dante students. It wasn’t long ago that we put on our uniform, took a deep breath, and made our way here. Look how far we’ve come! Look at where we stand today! We’ve made new friends, gained new knowledge and grown so much in the last three months. Who do we owe? We owe each other and our amazing teachers and staff. Thank-You so much. As a family, we all try to do our best in our own way to give back somehow by succeeding in work, or joining a sports teams or clubs. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the girls B-Ball team and the boys Soccer team, you guys did AMAZING. Together we make our school what it is. Together we have already made our mark in the Dante community. I believe that this is my chance to give back to our great school. Vote me as President and we can work together towards even greater accomplishments. I am 100% committed to your needs. You can count on me to be there. Not just for meetings but for everything. I’m here for you guys. Isn’t that what a good leader does? I’m here to support you guys. If you have any ideas feel free to tell me. Its about US! This is OUR school. This school belongs to all of us and what you guys have to say, COUNTS. If I am elected into office, I will go above and beyond to get you what you want. As President, I will come up with fun events that everyone will enjoy. Talent night, pajama days, a wake-a-thon, fashion shows, dance offs, Rock Band/Guitar Hero competitions, crazy hair days, and a Multicultural night with the main feature being a Fifa 2010 representative competition where students come in their jersey and represent their country in a Fifa PS3 soccer game are just somethings that I have in mind. Right now I am trying out for the track team. I’m not sure if I made it yet-but I’m trying! If I don’t make it that won’t discourage me from trying out for other teams. I’m committed and I don’t give up easily. This is one of the messages that I would like to deliver to you today and hopefully as President. Don’t give up! We are a family! If we all give up so easily where would we stand today? We would be broken apart. That is not a family. Dante wouldn’t be as successful as it is today. If I’m elected I’m here for you guys, not only with school stuff but with advice. I’m here for you! If you need a shoulder to cry on, I’m here for you. I am truly committed to our school. Thank you my Dante Family for giving me this opportunity to express myself. I am looking forward to your support and votes. I hope you will make the right choice and vote Carolina Lopes as Dante Junior Council President. I am looking forward to being able to work with you to make our school even better then it is. I will make this year fun and memorable. So when you get the ballot, put a little check beside Carolina Lopes as the clear choice for President, and remember as Ben Sweetland once said, “Success is a journey, not a destination!”. GO DANTE FAMILY. Thank you and I wish you all a good day!No promises are made, just ideas are given :) more

Resolved Question: What tree did you fall from?

Find your birthday, find your tree and then scroll down... This is really cool and somewhat accurate, also in line with Celtic astrology. Jan 01 to Jan 11 - Fir Tree Jan 12 to Jan 24 - Elm Tree Jan 25 to Feb 03 - Cypress Tree Feb 04 to Feb 08 - Poplar Tree Feb 09 to Feb 18 - Cedar Tree Feb 19 to Feb 28 - Pine Tree Mar 01 to Mar 10 - Weeping Willow Tree Mar 11 to Mar 20 - Lime Tree Mar 21 - Oak Tree Mar 22 to Mar 31 - Hazelnut Tree Apr 01 to Apr 10 - Rowan Tree Apr 11 to Apr 20 - Maple Tree Apr 21 to Apr 30 - Walnut Tree May 01 to May 14 - Poplar Tree May 15 to May 24 - Chestnut Tree May 25 to Jun 03 - Ash Tree Jun 04 to Jun 13 - Hornbeam Tree Jun 14 to Jun 23 - Fig Tree Jun 24 - Birch Tree Jun 25 to Jul 04 - Apple Tree Jul 05 to Jul 14 - Fir Tree Jul 15 to Jul 25 - Elm Tree Jul 26 to Aug 04 - Cypress Tree Aug 05 to Aug 13 - Poplar Tree Aug 14 to Aug 23 - Cedar Tree Aug 24 to Sep 02 - Pine Tree Sep 03 to Sep 12 - Weeping Willow Tree Sep 13 to Sep 22 - Lime Tree Sep 23 - Olive Tree Sep 24 to Oct 03 - Hazelnut Tree Oct 04 to Oct 13 - Rowan Tree Oct 14 to Oct 23 - Maple Tree Oct 24 to Nov 11 - Walnut Tree Nov 12 to Nov 21 - Chestnut Tree Nov 22 to Dec 01 - Ash Tree Dec 02 to Dec 11 - Hornbeam Tree Dec 12 to Dec 21 - Fig Tree Dec 22 - Beech Tree Dec 23 to Dec 31 - Apple Tree APPLE TREE (Love) - of slight build, lots of charm, appeal, and attraction, pleasant aura, flirtatious, adventurous, sensitive, always in love, wants to love and be loved, faithful and tender partner, very generous, scientific talents, lives for today, a carefree philosopher with imagination. ASH TREE (Ambition) - uncommonly attractive, vivacious, impulsive, demanding, does not care for criticism, ambitious, intelligent, talented, likes to play with fate, can be egotistic, very reliable and trustworthy, faithful and prudent lover, sometimes brains rule over the heart, but takes partnership very seriously. BEECH TREE (Creative) - has good taste, concerned about its looks, materialistic, good organization of life and career, economical, good leader, takes no unnecessary risks, reasonable, splendid lifetime companion, keen on keeping fit (diets, sports, etc.) BIRCH TREE (Inspiration) - vivacious, attractive, elegant, friendly,pretentious, modest, does not like anything in excess, abhors the vulgar, loves life in nature and in calm, not very passionate, full of imagination, little ambition, creates a calm and content atmosphere. CEDAR TREE (Confidence) - of rare beauty, knows how to adapt, likes luxury, of good health, not in the least shy, tends to look down on others,self-confident, determined, impatient, likes to impress others, many talents, industrious, healthy optimism, waiting for the one true love, able to make quick decisions. CHESTNUT TREE (Honesty) - of unusual beauty, does not want to impress, well-developed sense of justice, vivacious, interested, a born diplomat, but irritates easily and sensitive in company, often due to a lack of self confidence, acts sometimes superior, feels not understood, loves only once, has difficulties in finding a partner. CYPRESS TREE (Faithfulness) - strong, muscular, adaptable, takes what life has to give, content, optimistic, craves money and acknowledgment, hates loneliness, passionate lover which cannot be satisfied, faithful, quick-tempered, unruly, pedantic, and careless. ELM TREE (Noble-Minded) - pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, loudest demands, tends not to forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not to obey, honest and faithful partner, likes making decisions for others, noble-minded, generous, good sense of humor, practical. FIG TREE (Sensibility) - very strong, a bit self-willed,independent, does not allow contradiction or arguments, loves life, its family, children and animals, a bit of a social butterfly, good sense of humor, likes idleness and laziness, of practical talent and intelligence. FIR TREE (Mysterious) - extraordinary taste, dignity, sophisticated, loves anything beautiful, moody, stubborn, tends to egoism but cares for those close to them, rather modest, very ambitious, talented, industrious, uncontested lover, many friends, many foes, very reliable. HAZELNUT TREE (Extraordinary) - charming, undemanding, very understanding, knows how to make an impression, active fighter for social cause, popular, moody, and capricious lover, honest, and tolerant partner, precise sense of judgment. HORNBEAM TREE (Good Taste) - of cool beauty, cares for its looks and condition, good taste, is not egoistic, makes life as comfortable as possible, leads a reasonable and disciplined life, looks for kindness and acknowledgment in an emotional partner, dreams of unusual lovers, is seldom happy with its feelings, mistrusts most people, is never sure of its decisions, very conscientious. LIME TREE (Doubt) - accepts what life dishes out in a composed way, hates fight more

Resolved Question: How bad is narcissism? And am I?

Everything I am about to say may seem off topic and useless. Also like a boasting look at me thing. It's actually driven for another purpose. to distinguish if I am just extremely confident because I'm good at everything I do and not narcissist because I lack many of the traits. Furthermore, if I am still narcissistic is it a bad trait and should I try to get help? Ok just pretend everything I say is true, and give me an answer based on what I say. If I'm lying then the answers won't help me. Ok, I believe I'm a narcissist. I have way too many similarities in my personality to not be I think. Brains Now, I am extremely smart. I'm not saying that. I am quick witted and a fast learner. I've always been. I've skipped grades, and I'm the one people turn to when they have a question. I don't act like I am. And to be honest, some people think I'm dumb because I joke around a lot. Contrary to narcissism that doesn't bother me. Athleticism, I'm an athlete. I can pitch a baseball at 98mph. Faster than most pros. I have extremely good accuracy, and I haven't trained in the sport since I was 12. Top on the team in football, I switch from FB, DT, LB and Quarterback on my team. And always used in the game. This is my first season of football in my life. And I'm 24. Basketball, I've schooled the top in my school in 1 on 1 and did very well in full court. I recently beat the local swimming freestyle 50m swimmer in a sprint race. I also challenged a guy who is supposedly ranked one of the top in the world in Racquetball. My first loss 18-16. I have only played the sport a few months and usually post workout and not seriously just to loosen up after the gym. I bench somewhere around 450lbs, squat in the vicinity of 600 and I worked out 3 years in high school , and 1 year after, took 3 years off and I started lifting 8 months ago and now have those stats. For the amount of time that's very good. Now, that is why I am so confident in sports, and feel it might not be narcissism. Because I am actually decent so why should I be timid. Contrary to narcissism again, I love I mean love finding people better than me. And it becomes my primary goal to beat them. When I don't have someone I get bored and quit. So I don't mind losing, and I have no problem admitting defeat. Similarities, I'm extremely outspoken and aggressive(not mean) to get my point across. I feel I think differently than most people. I was always told that was because of my literal thinking. I always like to be the leader and decision maker, but I don't mind subjective debates. My main similarity is that I feel I want to always control a persons thoughts I think this is more of a game than anything. For my main differences. I am over sensitive to others. I hate hurting peoples feelings, or watching someone feel out of place or nervous. And I'm not envious of anyone really. If someone is smart and earned his position I like to know how and why he accomplished it. But, no real idolism. Also the trait of craving attention. I like attention from like a sideline or someone saying congrats one time to acknowledge the fact they are showing respect or interest. But, more than that, when it's a constant admiration. I'd rather not deal with it. Now is this over confidence, confidence, arrogance, or am I just a narcissist. Also is there any benefits or are all of the traits bad and need some sort of help or regulation. I'd like to know because I never knew about this personality disorder until this last week and it seems to make me uncomfortable when I learn about it thinking.. Is this guy me? lol. Thanks and any help is appreciated. Please if you feel like calling an estat war just don't waste your time. more

Resolved Question: What do you think of this character?

I'm working on creating a character with these traits. How does this woman seem to you? She's an upper middle class woman in her 20s. Elegant Good-looking Demure, but strong Leader and loyal supporter (She is the well-respected assistant to an executive of a large company and the owner of a small side firm.) Merciful Loves to make others happy Creative (Artist and Musician) Treasures the simple things like a walk through the city/park or relaxing on the beach most of all Adores composing on the piano Adores stuffed animals Dresses only in gray, black, white, pink, red, gold, brown, or silver. Her house is all black, white, silver, and gray outside and in. Has 2 white German Shepherds named "Kibo" and "Shiro" Strives to be a person of Integrity Educated in a wide variety of things (Sciences, Mathematics, Literature, Art Critique, Languages... etc.) Up-to-date on the most current events Politically conservative, but open to considering and debating other options Swayed primarily by reason, but greatly influenced by pity (She can't say no to a friend that needs her, so she often stretches herself thin) Knows Etiquette Can throw a variety of parties (From a Superbowl party to a business fundraiser) Can function just as well at an elegant dinner as at a basketball game Doesn't mind getting dirty every once in a while (I mean gardening, hiking, maybe a mud fight, camping, etc.) Likes playing sports Is usually up for trying something new as she loves to expand her knowledge base and experience base. Fit Eats healthy Knows first aid Maintains a clean environment Can cook a wide variety of items Enjoys adventure and also just staying at home watching a movie by a fire Fashionable Frugal, while getting quality items Good with money Tactful Quick to compliment As every character needs a weakness or two, one of hers is competition. If someone challenges her to do something, she can't let it go until she accomplishes it. Her other is men. She wants to get married, but always after she accomplishes her "next big project". Like learning a new language or mastering a new skill, so relationships are a section of life she is clueless about. Her greatest fear is failure and her greatest joy is success. So, thoughts? I've never really written a book before... She is the story's protagonist. If you were to sum up her goal in life in one statement, it is "To Be the Perfect Woman". (Not that she believes perfection exists, for that would be boring and make her unattractive to others which defeats perfection being true perfection in the first place. So, she aims for a "social perfection". She doesn't even believe she could become perfect, but rather with each day she does her best, she gets a little closer. Sort of like the mathematical functions where the curve approaches a number, but never gets there.) Any feedback would be much appreciated!I'm thinking I'll make this like a comic, but not... perhaps in a manga form? more

Resolved Question: read this tell me if its a good sudent council speach.??PLZ ANSWER..!!!!!?

Good Afternoon students, and faculty teachers. For those of you that don’t know me, I am Octavio Chaves and am running for the position of student council president. Before I get into the my ideas let me just say some words about myself, well for starters I’m a well trusted person, some people may not think so but I am. I get pretty descent grades, and I do my best in school. Three words to describe me is responsible, enthusiastic, hardworking. I believe I am well suited for this position because I know how to lead. Now let me get into some stuff I plan to do this year, the first thing I have to say is that I can’t make it so we don’t have any homework and have no school uniforms but what I want to do is have a movie night here at the school around this time or Christmas and at the end of the year were we the students get together and watch a movie here at the school for all of over hard work. I was also hoping that I can establish a day for us to go to the park and plant trees and flowers to help our environment. I also wanted to try to make a teacher vs. student day, were us the students face the teachers in sports such as football, soccer, baseball, and basketball and other sports. I will always be there for the students for any suggestions that you guys would have. I would listen to each one and run it through the faculty. If this isn’t what your looking for I’m not the person to elect. While casting your vote, I ask you to look beyond popularity or who you are friends with. Look at who would be the better leader for our school. Remember vote for me Octavio Chaves, because we are the first classes in this school so lets make this the best year, take my word for it its a lot easier than thinking. more

Resolved Question: Why do 'people' think American's are so dumb?

This question may seem insulting when at first glance but that is not the case. I am simply curious to know why there are people who believe that the majority of the American population is so dumb. There have been many different points of views on the subject but most of it is said by those whom are not from the good all USA. I have heard people say Americans are so dumb that when a natural disaster happens they are unable to think rationally compared to the rest of the world which in my opinion is a bit biased since there are many other countries that are unable to take care of themselves when disaster strikes it is not something that uncommon. It seems that this comes from the fact that America is a modern culture and because it is modern people assume they should be able to look out for themselves in such situations. Another person once said that when it comes to Americans they are unable to think for themselves on the level where it comes to looking beyond tradition i.e. looking outside the box to further grow human understanding and knowledge, which they tried to justify by saying that Americans where too complacent and naive to understand, preferring to live in total ignorance of everything around them. These are all hearsay as far as I'm concerned, people saying things based on second hand information. I'm not American but I know not to take anything at face value which includes the media, newspapers and internet. There was even an article I found on an American explaining this stigma behind Americans being dumb. Here it is: "Not all of us - mind you. But it seems like the average American hates smart people, prefers might to thought, can't even find their own fucking country on a map, and chooses leaders based on if they want to have a beer with them. American workers vote against their own interests because they're so fucking homophobic. American families vote against their own interests because they're so xenophobic. And most Americans would read that last line and say "I'm not afraid of Buddhists!" Actually, most Americans have no idea what the fuck Buddhism is - except that it's "sinful in the eyes of Gawd." Yes, Europe is surpassing us in art, music, politics, science, education, automobiles, beer, wine, energy and everything but fucking sports. And that's only because we play dumb ass sports here. USA is number one??? At being dumbasses we are..." I don't know what to make of this really. For all I know a non-American wrote this. In the end, the point I want answered is how anyone can think that a country as modern as America, which was founded on modern principles. could be filled with dumb people? Because in the end I haven't seen any evidence with my own two eyes that support such a claim. Media, Internet and such are not evidence on it. more

Resolved Question: Why doesn't ACORN want Republicans to vote?

http://biggovernment.com/2009/10/07/acorn-throws-out-republican-voter-registrations/ Here is a first-hand account of how it happens. In February 2008, Fathiyyah Muhammad of Jacksonville, Florida, heard that ACORN was paying people three dollars for each voter they could register. ACORN paid her three dollars for each voter she registered, but Fatiyyah Muhammad says that the group threw out her votes and fired her when she brought them registrations of Republican voters. Fathiyyah Muhammad voted for Obama. “I’m a Republican,” she says, “and this was the first time that I voted for a Democrat since JFK…. I’m one of those rare birds, a black conservative Republican, and actually this is the black conservative capital of the country, Jacksonville, Florida.” She is an entrepreneur and a great American: she makes custom caps for her businesses Bilal’s Custom Caps and Only in America. She and her James have made custom caps for politicians, sports heroes, musicians, and others. “America,” she says, “is the place you can live your dreams if you work at it.” She’s a can-do woman with a great American spirit, and when she saw what was breaking in the news about ACORN, she came forward; I interviewed her Monday morning. “This is my first experience” with ACORN, Muhammad said. “This was before Obama got the nomination, long before then….I heard about this group that was paying $3.00 per person, to go out and to get people to sign up to vote. So I went over, I thought that well this is a good way to make some money because I know everybody, you know. I went over there and this guy signed me up and everything, and gave me my little pad, all this stuff.” Muhammad went to the ACORN office in Jacksonville. There she encountered a young man speaking to a room of about twenty people. “He was telling us, you know, about his experience, he was from Brooklyn, he wasn’t from this area. He was just here recruiting people to register people to vote. They had a big office here, and I would say maybe about ten or twelve people at there.” She went to work: “Well, I went out and got a lot of people, homeless people, but of course I signed everybody up as a Republican, and I would have put people had they been Democrats.” She was not forcing people to sign up as Republicans: “You could put down anything you wanted.” But when she got back to ACORN, a group leader was not pleased: “So I showed what I had, and he said, “No, no, you a fraud, there can’t be any black Republicans,’ and oh, he just kind of hung me out to dry…. But of course their main aim was to register only Democrats. They’re not interested in registering Republicans.” She saw ACORN officials in Jacksonville throw out the Republican registrations she made. “They just discarded those, they weren’t valid. All of the registrations… they just threw those out.” Yet she says that she is sure that the people she registered were actually going to vote: “Yes, they all were going to vote, I just didn’t want to get anybody just to get the three dollars, I wasn’t desperate for three dollars.” ACORN did not honor its agreement to pay three dollars for each registered voter. “He took my papers,” says Muhammad, “didn’t pay me anything and I just left, I just figured that this is just another scam…. Everyone else got paid, all the other people got paid, but I didn’t. And I didn’t make a big deal about it, I just figured that it was another one of life’s experiences.” Fatiyyah Muhammad didn’t know anything about ACORN at that time. She didn’t know that ACORN has been doing this for a long time. As far back as November 2006 the organization was indicted for some 40,000 illegal voter registrations, and that was before any of the recent revelations. Now Fatiyyah Muhammad says: “I can’t believe that they got away with it for so long.” And she wants her story to be told: “How are you going to shine a light on the laundry if you don’t want to come out and say what happened?” Fatiyyah Muhammad is unafraid to shine that light. And her testimony is another nail in the coffin of the community organizers of ACORN and their stealth agenda. more

Resolved Question: What is the purpose of war?

I've served in the military and read an essay by a former USMC general named Smedley Butler called "War is a Racket" and I would like to know, what is the purpose of war? Why do we use this method to settle disputes? Why can't we just invent some equally violent but non-lethal sport to settle disputes that doesn't result in so much death, destruction, wasted resources, and promotes a cycle of conflict? Are human beings so short-sighted that they are incapable of coming up with an equally effective and legitimate way to settle disputes without resorting to something so devestating and distabilizing as armed conflict? In the US we spend more on this than the next several countries combined, and for what? That money can be better spent in ways that will get us off this rock before an asteroid kills us all off, for example, or cure a thousand diseases, or ensure that everyone the world over has access to the same basic needs and rights by not going around and pitting people against each other because we don't like the leaders they've chosen for themselves or because they have something we want. Not a bleeding heart type here, I just don't like wasting money and resources on something that doesn't make sense when a better way could save money, lives, etc. more

Voting Question: . A given quantity remains the same even though the size and shape of the container changes. This is the ...?

. A given quantity remains the same even though the size and shape of the container changes. This is the principle of A. solidity. B. conservation. C. representational thought. D. telegraphic images. 2. Children who are confident and able to make their own decisions likely have parents who are A. permissive/laissez-faire. B. uninvolved. C. democratic/authoritative. D. authoritarian. 3. Which of the following viewed adolescence as a time of conflict and crisis? A. A.C. Peterson B. Albert Bandura C. Margaret Mead D. Erik Erikson 4. Which of the following is the lowest stage of moral development according to Lawrence Kohlberg? A. Right or wrong depends on whether one receives punishment. B. Right or wrong depends on positive or negative consequences to oneself. C. Right or wrong depends on what is socially acceptable. D. Right or wrong depends on what is fair or just. 5. What is the order of the five stages of psychological adjustment to one's impending death according to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross? A. bargaining, denial, anger, acceptance, depression B. anger, bargaining, denial, depression, acceptance C. denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance D. denial, anger, depression, bargaining, acceptance 6. The theory that states that the child shapes his or her development is the A. cognitive-developmental theory. B. psychoanalytical theory. C. social learning theory. D. biological theory. 7. Alice is helping her two daughters learn to be good mothers. Erik Erikson would label this A. stagnation. B. generativity. C. bossiness. D. egocentric. 8. Which of the following tends NOT to describe early maturing boys? A. sports stars B. self-confident C. leaders in groups D. rebellious 9. Which of the following is NOT necessarily a warning sign of teenage depression? A. withdrawal from friends B. talking about suicide behavior C. bulimia nervosa D. engaging in extreme risk-taking 10. According to psychologist ____, building an identity is a unique task of adolescence. A. Erik Erikson B. Albert Bandura C. James Marcia D. David Elkind 11. Harry Harlow found that young rhesus monkeys prefer a surrogate mother that can provide A. food. B. contact comfort. C. security. D. soothing sounds. 12. What is the primary difference between happy and unhappy couples? A. Happy couples rarely argue. B. Happy couples focus on solving the problem when they argue. C. Happy couples ignore problems and concentrate on the good things in their relationship. D. Happy couples spend little time together. 13. Which of the following does NOT influence patterns of health and disease in old age? A. health at younger age B. eating habits C. exercise D. physical strength 14. The goal of hospice care is to A. improve the quality of life. B. prolong life. C. avoid the use of drugs. D. cure the patient's illness. 15. Brianna is at her physical peak. She most likely is ____ years old. A. 12–18 B. 18–30 C. 30–38 D. 38–50 16. Which of the following is the correct order of the stages of adjusting to dying and death as defined by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross? A. anger, denial, bargaining, depression, acceptance B. bargaining, anger, denial, acceptance, depression C. denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance D. denial, bargaining, anger, depression, acceptance 17. Alberto believes that his function in life is to help younger generations by passing on his acquired business wisdom. Erik Erikson would say that Alberto is exhibiting A. despair. B. stagnation. C. more

Resolved Question: Did you know these NBA facts Part 3?

Soon I will run out of facts, but I am getting such huge responses that I must keep it going. 1) Did you know that the only expansion franchise to make it to the postseason was the 1967 Chicago Bulls coached by Red Kerr. RIP Red. 2) I was dying to find a good Laker stat for all the Laker fans on this site and found one that dumbfounded even myself. Since 1968 when the NBA expanded to an 82 game season the Lakers have only had 4 seasons with a losing record. That is right 41 years and 37 times they were over .500. They also have 10 championships in that time. That is a 25% ratio meaning one out of every 4 years the Lakers win a title. That is winning at it's finest. For those people who say that the Yankees are the greatest franchise in sports maybe they should think again and remember the NBA has a soft salary cap, baseball has no cap. The Yankees have more advantages. Just for the record the Yankees have won 6 titles since 1968 which is 4 less than the Lakers. 3) Now going in the opposite direction of winning is the poor Clippers. The Clippers have been around since 1971 and have only had 6 YES 6 winning seasons in 38 years. The truly amazing thing is that 3 of those 6 were 3 straight years as the Buffalo Braves and their 4th was in 79 as the San Diego Clippers which means that they had 4 winning seasons in their first 10 years and only 2 winning seasons in their last 30 years. That is a complete exercise in futility. Maybe the worst franchise in the history of modern sports. 4) This is the ultimate WTF stat. What if I told you that the only 2 guys in the history of the NBA to have over 4000 career turnovers is GET READY....... Karl Malone and John Stockton. Granted they played a ton of years, but still a telling stat. No for a bonus what if I told you that of the top 7 all-time leaders in Turnovers that all 7 were named the 50 greatest players ever. Karl Malone, Stockton, M.Malone, I.Thomas,Hakeem, Patrick Ewing, ang yes Magic Johnson. The devil's advocate to this arguement is the defense was much tougher in their era's forcing way more TO's, pretty amazing nonetheless. 5) I love to tell stats about the 96 Bulls, here is another one to show their dominance ofthe league that year. We all know that the Bulls only lost 10 games, but some of you might not know that of those 10 loses only 2 were by 10 of more points, meaning the Bulls were never really severly outplayed. One was a 10 point loss to the Suns and the other was a 32 point loss to the Knicks. They played 82 games and only had one let down game, that is a truly telling stat of dominance. Just for the record they had 3 losses by 1 point meaning one more basket in each of those games and the Bulls were looking at a 75-7 season. Insane. 6) A lot of people know this, but I have no problem saying it again for those who don't know. Did you know that the 1995 Houston Rockets are the only team to beat in the playoffs the 4 best records in the NBA.First round they beat Utah 60-22 then beat Phoenix 59-23 then beat Spurs 62-20 then beat Magic 57-25. This is the greatest playoff run of all-time and this team had more heart than anytime I ever saw. Even though I am not a Rocket fan, this playoffs overall in my eyes was the best playoffs I ever saw, which including so many moments such as the Reggie Miller 8 points in 15 seconds, the infamous Nick Anderson steal on Jordan, The Mario Elie corner 3 to knock out the uns. Th Rik Smits buzzer beater on the up fake against Orlando and of course the Hakeem schooling of David Robinson. 7) People are always ripping the Blazers for taking Bowie over Jordan, so since I am a Bulls fan I wanted to show all of their stupid blunders to show that every team makes mistakes. I will start with 1985 the year of the first real lotto draft. This is one year after the Bulls selected Jordan. The Bulls had the 11th pick and choose Keith Lee, some joker from Memphis who did nothing. Well with the 13th pick the Utah Jazz selected Karl Malone. YES THE BULLS PASSED UP ON A JORDAN-MALONE COMBO. Other notables the Bulls passed up in 85 were Joe Dumars, A.C. Green, and Terry Porter to name a few In 1986 the Bulls selected Brad Sellers at Number 9 and passed up on Mark Price, Dell Curry, and Jeff Hornacek. 87 the Bulls had a good draft acquring Pippen and H.Grant, In 1988 The Bulls selected Will Perdue at number 11 passing up on guys like Dan Majerle and Rod Strickland. In 1989 the Bulls selected Stacey King with the 6th pick and passed up on tons of good players like Shawn Kemp, Nick Anderson, Mookie Blaylock, Vlade Divac, Cliff Robinson. The draft is a crap shoot, every once and a while you will strike gold. Don't ever fault your team for not having hindsight. 8) Did you know that Jerry West has the record for most made Free throws in a season with 840, the real amazing thing is Wilt Chamberlain is second with 835 made free throws for a season. The guy was a 50% foul shooter. Imagine how many free throws he would more

Resolved Question: Is my letter any good?

Letter to teacher Dear -----, Hi, my name is ---- and I’m 12 years old. First off, I want to say that I’m excited to be in your class this year and can’t wait to get started with the school year. I enjoy both subjects you are teaching, AVID and language arts especially language arts. I’m looking forward to the school year and think it will be fun filled and engaging. This year, what I’m mostly looking forward to is challenging myself in all my classes, the new building and strengthening myself in the classes I need a little more help or I’m not that confident in and more. What I’m worried about this year is having more homework, harder work then last year and taking algebra. I’m a little worried that I’m going to do bad since it’s harder than regular math but I’m excited and will try as hard as I can to do well. Some quick facts about me before I start are: I have a sister that’s 14 and is a freshman in high school. I lived in -------- my whole life. I don’t have any pets right now but I used to have three very large fish (Bailey, Daisy, and Rodger) and three chickens. I like animals such as monkeys, tigers, lions, giraffes, elephants, and dogs. My favorite colors are blue and silver. For more information about me and what I enjoy, please read on. For me, school is a time for learning and even though some subjects might be hard or even boring, I make the best of it by thinking of it in a different way. My favorite subjects in school have to be math, science or reading. Those three subjects are my favorite because all three always have me thinking or wondering why or how something is done or why it reacted that way. Reading is a fun way to spend time and learn information. The books I read are mostly realistic fiction, and some of the books I really enjoyed were, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, The City of Ember by Jeanne Duprau and The Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan. Some of the subjects that are my least favorite are both spelling/writing and social studies. Those are my least two favorite subjects because I find them both a little boring sometimes. I don’t really like learning about history and social sciences and in spelling/writing I have hard time thinking about what to write in a story or essay. I’m not completely confident in those subjects but I think I’m between a 3-4. But this year, I hope to improve in those subjects, both are part of my goals this year. Aside for school, I like to spend most of my time both indoors and outdoors. When I’m outdoors I usually spend my time riding bikes with friends, walking around the neighborhood, playing basketball, playing catch, volleyball, tennis and more. When I’m indoors like on rainy days (which happens a lot), I spend my time reading, drawing, watching movies or videos and much much more. My hobbies include, drawing, sports like basketball, softball, tennis and volleyball, and hanging with friends. I do not play any sports right now but hope to do one this year, track and field, volleyball, soccer, or basketball. All and all I’m a pretty active person but not to active that I can’t spend some time doing things inside. Some things you should know about me are that I’m not shy but when I’m presenting in front of a big group like the class, I sometimes get nervous. I sometimes talk during class so it’s best if I sit by someone that I don’t really talk to. I like reading but only when I find a book I’m interested in, otherwise I don’t finish the book after half way through it but if I have to finish it for some reason I will push myself to finish it. I am self motivated and complete my work on time/turn in my homework. I try my best to get the highest grade/points possible. I try to do extra credit whenever I can. I’m easily distracted so it’s not a great choice to be seated next to a person that talks a lot or distracts during class or a lesson. I consider myself a leader, and others look towards me to take that part when we’re doing group activities (as one but not all the time), I enjoy helping people with their work if they don’t understand it and need a little help understanding and I like to take part in class activities, reading out loud and other things. I enjoy challenging myself every day, no matter how easy the task may be and hope to improve some of those things this year as a goal. Some of the goals I have for this year include reading more books, improving my spelling abilities, writing more pieces, letting other people take the role of leader, let others contribute more ideas, read out loud more, advocate for myself more, do well in every class, and think of more goals that I want to achieve this year. For my future, I hope to be a pharmacist, accountant, or orthodontist and of course go to a university I hope to accomplish most of those goals and make more as I learn more this school year. Well that’s all I can say about me and hope that the information I included helped you know me a little bit better as a pe more

Resolved Question: Is this a good introducing myself to a teacher letter?

for school i have to write a letter to my teacher about me so is this good??? Dear ---, Hi, my name is --- and I’m 12 years old. First off, I want to say that I’m excited to be in your class this year and can’t wait to get started with the school year. I enjoy both subjects you are teaching, AVID and language arts especially language arts. I’m looking forward to the school year and think it will be fun filled and engaging. This year, what I’m mostly looking forward to is engaging and challenging myself in all the classes, the new building and strengthen myself in the skills I need help in or I’m not that confident in and more. What I’m worried about this year is having more homework, harder work then last year and taking algebra. I’m a little worried that I’m going to do bad since it’s harder than regular math but I’m excited and will try as hard as I can to do well. Some quick facts about me before I start are: I have a sister that’s 14 and is a freshman in high school. I lived in Bellingham, Washington my whole life. I don’t have any pets right now but I used to have three very large fish (Bailey, Daisy, and Rodger) I like animals such as monkeys, tigers, lions, giraffes, elephants, and dogs. My favorite colors are blue and silver. For more information about me and what I enjoy, please read on. For me, school is a time for learning and even though some subjects might be hard or even boring, I make the best of it by thinking of it in a different way. My favorite subjects in school have to be math, science or reading. Those three subjects are my favorite because all three always have me thinking or wondering why or how something is done or why it reacted that way. Reading is a fun way to spend time and learn information. The books I read are mostly realistic fiction, and some of the books I really enjoyed were, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, The City of Ember by Jeanne Duprau and The Percy Jackson series by Rick Rodian. Some of the subjects that are my least favorite are both spelling/writing and social studies. Those are my least two favorite subjects because I find them both a little boring sometimes. I don’t really like learning about history and social sciences and in spelling/writing I have hard time thinking about what to write in a story or essay. I’m not completely confident in those subjects but I think I’m between a 3-4. But this year, I hope to improve in those subjects, both are part of my goals this year. Aside from school, I like to spend most of my time indoors and outdoors. When I’m outdoors I usually spend my time riding bikes with friends, walking around the neighborhood, playing basketball, playing catch, volleyball, tennis and more. When I’m indoors like on rainy days (which happens a lot), I spend my time reading, drawing, watching movies or videos and much much more. My hobbies include, drawing, sports like basketball, softball, tennis and volleyball, and hanging with friends. All and all I’m a pretty active person but not to active that I can’t spend some time doing things inside. Some things you should know about me are that I’m not shy but when I’m presenting in front of a big group like the class, I sometimes get nervous. I sometimes talk during class so it’s best if I sit by someone that I don’t really talk to. I like reading but only when I find a book I’m interested in, otherwise I don’t finish the book after half way through it but if I have to finish it for some reason I will push myself to finish it. I am self motivated and complete my work on time/turn in my homework. I try my best to get the highest grade/points possible. I try to do extra credit whenever I can. I’m easily distracted so it’s not a great choice to be seated next to a person that talks a lot or distracts during class or a lesson. I consider myself a leader, and others look towards be to take that part when we’re doing group activities (as one but not all the time), I enjoy helping people with their work if they don’t understand it and need a little help understanding and I like to take part in class activities, reading out loud and other things. I enjoy challenging myself every day, no matter how easy the task may be and hope to improve some of those things this year as a goal. Some of the goals I have for this year include reading more books, improving my spelling abilities, writing more pieces, letting other people take the role of leader, let others contribute more ideas, read out loud more, advocate for myself more, do well in every class, and think of more goals that I want to achieve this year. For my future, I hope to be a pharmacist, accountant, or orthodontist and of course go to a university. One of the goals I want to achieve the most is letting other people take the role of leader because a couple of years ago, I had to work with a group of people and they were letting me do all the work because they weren’t that confident in their abilities in that subject so I had to ta more

Resolved Question: socialism = evil, why?

seriously i feel sorry for Obama. we'll never be able to tell whether or not he's any good as a politician and a leader because he's president of a country that's so stuck to its traditions, views and unfounded beliefs that any attempt to suggest something new gets shot down from the left, right and center. what is it in the American mindset that makes them think that any attempt by anyone to attempt to create a fairer/more equal society, to help the poor, to bail out the businesses that provide the jobs that pay peoples wages etc. etc. must be an EVIL GENIOUS PLAN BY THE SOCIALIST BASTARDS TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD? why is socialism so inherently evil? so long as it is mild in nature, and does not attempt to take over the world. we've had years of unrestrained, right wing capitalism in the US - the world's leading free market economy...and where are we now? the biggest recession since before the war. there HAS to be a change, and a permanent change, in the way we conduct our affairs. every man for himself does not work, it is a flawed philosophy, and yet those people who have money, and by extension of that power, don't seem to understand that their selfish approach is what landed us in this mess in the first place. they're also incapable of even attempting to see things from the point of view of the 'losers' - those who do not have money, who do not have power. it's been shown in the healthcare debate, it's been shown in response to the financial mess we're in at the moment - it's been shown by republicans who support their ideology like they support their sports team (blind faith) - there are too many selfish and ignorant people in the world. America wants change, apparently, and yet when change comes it is fought to the bitter end. why is socialism regarded as being so evil? why can't people see that selfishness is not the way forward? why is it (and no offense meant to those who do not fit in this bracket) that the most ignorant people of all seem to come from the American populace?i'm talking about mild socialism, not communism. i'm not advocating total government control of every business, service etc. in the country. take the British model - mild socialism in one of the staple democracies of the Western world, and we don't have a problem with it. if we don't like hat the government does, the government goes, and a new one comes in. democracy, properly used, cancels out the negative effects of socialism.oh, and answers from people who don't fit with the above description (people too narrow minded to approach the issue from the point of view of someone who is not well off, who has no money/job etc. for reasons, not just because they don't feel like working) would be appreciated more

Resolved Question: Comments or Suggestions for my School Election Speech?

Hey everyone, my name is __________, and I hope to be your 2009/2010 _School Name______ co-Captain. A co-Captain is a student with energy, enthusiasm and excellence. That’s why we’re all standing up here. I believe having a fun and exciting co-Captain is important for a school, so we can break away from all that work and learning just to have some fun. The unfortunate thing is that I don’t do much sport for the school due to my career being tragically cut short by a lack of talent, but I do cheer like a true fan at our pep rallies and I hope for everyone to do the same. Pep rallies, spirit weeks and dances seem to have minimized over the years. HELLO? What is going on? We NEED to have more spirit weeks, blast from the past or elderly day, and we will need some suggestions. This brings me to the suggestion box. I heard rumours that it existed, but I could never find it. I PROMISE to make a suggestion box and personally read them and understand your ideas and hopefully make it a reality. Nevertheless, it’s a known fact I was George Washington in a past life and having those presidential skills will help me be a good leader. Well, I’m just kidding, but I was Builders Club president. My favourite part about being in a club like that was getting to listen to everyone’s opinions and mushing them all together. It’s like Albert Einstein said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” “Pull out book, Show to audience.” I’m going to read you a passage from a book that shows my best characteristic. The title is “Green Eggs and Ham” by Dr. Seuss. “Read Book” As Sam, I take chances and try things, not necessarily rhyming but I do try, and always complete it. That means I’m dedicated. Dedication is the most important thing being a co-Captain, people can talk but will they actually do what they say? Everything I said it this short speech is the truth and only the truth I’m not going to promise you a Candy Machine in every hallway, or bigger lockers but I guarantee that I will be the best ______School Name_____Co-Capitan I can be. more

Resolved Question: Mom is making me do extracurricular? Im not good at anything?

Resolved Question: Mom is making me "get involved"?

i know this doesnt seem like a big deal, but it is for me! My mom tells me i have to get involved in a regular activity. I'm not good at any sports, I'm not a leader/don't want to start any clubs, WHAT CAN I DO? please help me!yah its not like im bad at sports, im just worst than alot of people. i love tennis but am scared to do it at school. the backstage drama idea is great too more

Resolved Question: Is going to a private sixth form better than a state one? Reasons...? And what I need to do to get in...?

I am considering going to a private sixth form college to take my A Levels. I have two major problems though. Firstly, my parents are opposed to me going to a private college, especially as there are none near where I live and I would have to board. I would actually enjoy boarding a lot I think and it would give me a chance to have different opportunities, but my parents don't think so. What sorts of things can I say/do to convince them that it would be beneficial to me? Second major problem: money. The school I have my eye on costs quite a lot, and although we are quite well off, my parents are not going to send me to a private school if they have to pay for it. Also, I have a younger brother and sister who would both benefit more than I would by attending a private school so I would need to get a full scholarship to get in. At the school I am hoping to attend, d'Overbroeck's College in Oxford, they do award one student a full scholarship, although I am aware that student would have to be outstanding. I am currently entering my final year at secondary school and I am predicted 14 GCSEs at Grade A/A*. I also do extra-curricular activities such as Duke of Edinburgh's Award (I have passed my Bronze and am currently undertaking Silver), the Design and Technology Crest Award (passed Bronze, taking Silver), passed my European Computer's Driving License (ECDL) and I have done/am participating in sporting awards such as Netball Leaders, ASDAN Weights Module, Sports Leaders Award and some others. Is this enough to make me a strong candidate for a scholarship? So, basically, what can I say to help me convince my parents to let me go to a private school, and would I be able to get a scholarship based on the above information? Many thanks, Bex more

Resolved Question: What should I do with my life?

My name is Tim. I am Almost 14 years old. Im going in to highschool. I play sports, but im really good at baseball. Escpecially im a good pitcher. My coaches wont give me a chance to pitch for my school team. Im good at drawing, making videos, coming up with ideas, and being a leader. Ive had too many relitaves in war from WW1-Desert Storm. Ive had over 15 relitaves in war. I wouldnt mind to fight for our country. I feel like i shouldnt be living, but then at times i feel i am here to do something special for the world. I dont know what to do with my life. (Cause im not good with decisions) I could use some help. Thank you. more

Voting Question: POLL: SPORT CAPTAINS!? HELP?

everyone involved in sports please tell me what i need to fix in my cheerleading captain speech. Heey guys, I think I would be a choice as captain because I have a lot of the qualities that make up a good leader. I have been cheering competitively with KC CHEER for 2 years and counting. Im really dedicated to cheerleading even though im fairly new to the sport. Im very organized im constantly making lists, or perfecting whatever I can and I think that quality would be helpful to you and the coaches. Communicating is a really important quality that a captain needs; I would listen to all ideas and cristism and would treat everyone 100% equally. This season I would really like all of us grow not only as a team, but as friends too and hopefully that will make drama not occur too often this season! There’s a lot of really amazing talent in each of you and this team has ATON of potential! I know that there are a lot of responsibilities that come with being cheer captain but Im confident that I wouldn’t let you guys down. Im very prepared to handle all the responsibilities that come my way if im chosen as captain! more

Resolved Question: Is This A Good Prologue?

I'm writing a story called Love Bites. It's about a 16-year-old girl called Angel White, who is pretty, talented and has a great future ahead of her. Until that is a coven of vampires decide to hunt her down and make her one of them. She's bitten in the very first chapter, and joins the Starlight Coven, the vampires that changed her. She meets Clarissa, Acantha, Acanthus, Damien, Scorpia and Thorn. Angel finds herself falling for Thorn, even though he is the one that cursed her to a life of bloodsucking. And besides, Clarissa is the leader of the Starlight Coven, and Thorn is her mate- and what Clarissa says, goes. But what will happen if Thorn feels the same way? This is the prologue: It was too late. Déjà vu descended upon me like a black shroud. My heart didn’t race, and I struggled to breathe, but found no relief in taking in air. My muscles ached, and even though I could easily outrun my pursuers, they weren’t tired, and their car was just fast enough to catch an exhausted vampire. But even though many things were the same as the first time I’d been hunted down, this time was different. Last time I had died and woken up again; this time I would die, and stay dead. Without warning, a root appeared in my path. I stumbled, only just managing not to fall. That was it. That right there was my limit. I couldn’t run anymore. Slowly, with a sense of dread and fear that no immortal should ever have to experience, I turned around to face the sleek silver sports car. Half a dozen humans got out of it. I could have taken them if they hadn’t tired me out so much. Each human had a dagger. They were smart, for a mortal. They didn’t carry around wooden stakes because they knew a blow to the heart by any weapon would end a vampire’s ‘life’. The teenage girl -their leader- stepped forward, blade poised to strike. “Wait,” I rasped, my voice croaky and hoarse. “Wait… a minute… please.” I begged. Maybe if they knew that I’d been born as a human, I’d live. But if I revealed that, they would only go after the others. Clarissa, Scorpia, Acanthus and Acantha, Damien- and, above all, Thorn… I couldn’t betray them. Whatever they had done to me, I would protect the Starlight Coven at all costs. So with that thought firmly fixed in my head, I faced the slayers and prepared to die. The prologue is basically a snippet from the climax of the story, and then teh first chapter reverts back to the night Angel was bitten. So, what do you think of this prologue? A note: Don't say it's like Twilight simply because it has vampire romance in it. Stephanie Meyer didn't invent vampires or the romance genre, and she wasn'tthe first to combine the two together, and she certainly won't be the last. Although I am a Twilight fan, she does not own the genre. more

Resolved Question: Would you like to sign the petition?

To: Conservatives and Republicans I, and my fellow signatories, hereby make these promises to you: 1. We will always respect you for your conservative beliefs. We will never, ever, call you "unpatriotic" simply because you disagree with us. In fact, we encourage you to dissent and disagree with us. 2. We will let you marry whomever you want, even when some of us consider your behavior to be "different" or "immoral." Who you marry is none of our business. Love and be in love -- it's a wonderful gift. 3. We will not spend your grandchildren's money on our personal whims or to enrich our friends. It's your checkbook, too, and we will balance it for you. 4. When we soon bring our sons and daughters home from Iraq, we will bring your sons and daughters home, too. They deserve to live. We promise never to send your kids off to war based on either a mistake or a lie. 5. When we make America the last Western democracy to have universal health coverage, and all Americans are able to get help when they fall ill, we promise that you, too, will be able to see a doctor, regardless of your ability to pay. And when stem cell research delivers treatments and cures for diseases that affect you and your loved ones, we'll make sure those advances are available to you and your family, too. 6. Even though you have opposed environmental regulation, when we clean up our air and water, we, the Democratic majority, will let you, too, breathe the cleaner air and drink the purer water. 7. Should a mass murderer ever kill 3,000 people on our soil, we will devote every single resource to tracking him down and bringing him to justice. Immediately. We will protect you. 8. We will never stick our nose in your bedroom or your womb. What you do there as consenting adults is your business. We will continue to count your age from the moment you were born, not the moment you were conceived. 9. We will not take away your hunting guns. If you need an automatic weapon or a handgun to kill a bird or a deer, then you really aren't much of a hunter and you should, perhaps, pick up another sport. We will make our streets and schools as free as we can from these weapons and we will protect your children just as we would protect ours. 10. When we raise the minimum wage, we will pay you -- and your employees -- that new wage, too. When women are finally paid what men make, we will pay conservative women that wage, too. 11. We will respect your religious beliefs, even when you don't put those beliefs into practice. In fact, we will actively seek to promote your most radical religious beliefs ("Blessed are the poor," "Blessed are the peacemakers," "Love your enemies," "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God," and "Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me."). We will let people in other countries know that God doesn't just bless America, he blesses everyone. We will discourage religious intolerance and fanaticism -- starting with the fanaticism here at home, thus setting a good example for the rest of the world. 12. We will not tolerate politicians who are corrupt and who are bought and paid for by the rich. We will go after any elected leader who puts him or herself ahead of the people. And we promise you we will go after the corrupt politicians on our side FIRST. If we fail to do this, we need you to call us on it. Simply because we are in power does not give us the right to turn our heads the other way when our party goes astray. Please perform this important duty as the loyal opposition. I promise all of the above to you because this is your country, too. You are every bit as American as we are. We are all in this together. We sink or swim as one. Thank you for your years of service to this country and for giving us the opportunity to see if we can make things a bit better for our 300 million fellow Americans -- and for the rest of the world. Sincerely,http://www.petitiononline.com/mmflint/petition.html more

Resolved Question: Who's what (my sister and I are having a friendly debate)?

I'm having a debate with my sister - just a fun one. I don't have any pictures, but I'll describe the two of us to you guys (I won't say our names, one of us is A and one of us a B) and you can tell us who you think is: A) Cooler B) Cuter (for lack of a better word) I won't sabotage her to make her look like something she isn't, I'm telling the honest truth and she's checking my work. Here goes: A: Blondish brown, wavy hair, big brown eyes, freckles, always smiling really big, is described by her friends as a leader and an actress, is described by her sister as a "brat", likes to wear pink, loves stuffed animals, favorite food is sushi favorite sport is tennis, activity ballet, best memory was when she got her favorite stuffed animal and her play, loves to sing and dance, hopes to be a marine life biologist or prima ballerina or actress on broadway, has always wanted a pet pony or chinchilla. B: Dark brown, stringy hair, deep grey eyes, seven-ten visible scars, broken smile, no pictures in the last five years showing any smiling, no current friends, but described by students as "that girl that wears boys clothes", described by sister as a "boy", wears only boys clothes, no favorite food, favorite sports are football and baseball, favorite activity is skateboarding, best memory was when she did her first grind on a board, dunked a basketball, and when she had other friends (all of which boys), hopes to be a pro. skater or writer or female quarterback, has always wanted a pet spider or snake. The decision is yours. :)Oh, and you guys I promise when I pick the best answer I'll tell everyone who's A and who's B! more

Voting Question: Young Boss confused!?

I'm 22.Good looking.Short in height though.I'm about 8 out of 10 in a high standard.I used to be ugly back when I was little but after I finished my braces and started to grow older I become good looking.Anyhow, my problem is that, I just feel like everywhere I go, every crowd I meet, there is always those guys who just want to bring me down!I mean, I admit I've had a hard time coping with them, since I've had inferiority complex when I was young plus they've been together for years so I cant cope with the things thay they are talking about.I have a big problem finding the common ground and blending, I admit that. I dont think I have any problems with the their girl friends though, but the guys, man they're really trying to make me look like a fool infront of their girls.And the bigger problem is that, my girlfriend doesnt agree with me, she just says that ''oh they're just like that to everyone''.you just have to be a sport!Man I can be a sport, but not until I fight back with what I have to say with their negative JOKEs about me!Sure I fight back sometimes and it bitch slaps them.But most of the time, they cought me ofguard and its taking me too long before I can think of what I would answer, and by that time its already too late for my reply.Damn!! I've always had that feeling that I'm an Alpha Male, that there is a leader, a fighter, ''the man'' inside of me, a guy who knows exactly what to say at the right place and at the right time!A real man who wants to get out of prison from this body who have had to much of the negative things and thoughts when he was young.Man!I know that the only ones who could help me here are the ones who feel me!! Those who have felt or dealt with the situations that i've been to.So pls Haters or for those who dont have any idea, dont respond to this.And for my homies, man, I badly need your help.If you could tell me exactly what to do, or maybe you can give me a website where I can overcome my fears and get back to the game, I would thank you forever.I'm not a loser, I just need a big break you know.A break where i can start my whole life again as a new guy. But the things that I've been through in the past are the ones that are holding me back!It's like I'm always unsure of my ideas and what i'm saying, but later on when I'm all alone I would figure out that the idea that I've had is the best compared to what they've said. more

Voting Question: what the flip is the deal?!?

TO SAVE YOU TIME, YOU DON'T HAVE TO ANSWER THIS QUESTIONS, I'M JUST HATING ON PEOPLE. omfg!! i am sick and tire of how people practically mock cheerleading, gymnastics, ice skating, and call them girly sports, or even worse, they don't even consider it a sport!! i really dont understand. And who ever I CHEER is, i flippin luv you. football, baseball, soccer and basket ball are the kind of sports that you can just be naturally good at, i know that there are also techniques you have to work on, but you have to admit, definitely not as much as the sports im talking about. us cheer leaders, dancers, gymnasts, and ice skaters have (the good ones at least) have been working at it for years, and if your only in hs, there are soooo many things that still need improvement. i will make a bet to anyone out there that if a cheerleader, gymnast, etc. had at least two months of training in a different sport, they would be able to pull it off magnificently. all i want to say is FUHK YOU TO WHO EVER THINKS CHEERLEADING, DANCING, ICE SKATING, OR GYMNASTICS ISNT A SPORT, its more of a sport then any of those sports where all you do is hit or throw a ball around, SO U CAN SUCK A GIANT COCK!!! more

Resolved Question: is my son a bully or is he getting bullied?

my 8 year old son is a very head strong kind of kid and likes to be a leader to his peers. he plays on several sports teams and he always seems to take control and be a leader. he currently plays on a soccer team where he is having some trouble getting along with other boys. all of the boys on the team go to school together and are friends so I thought. when they get together and practice it's always a competition. not to brag but my son is the best player on the team. size wise he is the biggest but everyone else is 8 too just a little smaller than him. we had an incident a few days ago and I want to know if my son was in the wrong. boy #1 says to my son you suck and I can play better than you. when my son says no you can't this boy pushes my son. my son pushes back and they start to fight. by the time I get over to break it up the boy is crying and tells his dad my son is so mean. so because my son is bigger they think he's a bully. isn't my son just standin up for himself? if this boy wants to push him shouldn't he have to deal with the consequences? "don't dish it out unless you can take it". this happens alot on this team. boys push him or tell him to shut up and most of the time they will hit him or push him first, but because my son is a little bigger and stronger the other kid always ends up hurt or crying and my son is the bad guy. I see to be the only parent who tells their child to not talk rude to their teammates. the other parents seem to like it when their kids get one up on my son, like he's the kid to beat. I just don't know what to do. boy #1 is the coaches son so that makes it even harder because he doesn't try to discipline the kids during practice. we've tried talking to him but it doesn't work. should we talk to the other parents and ask them to speak to their children? we just want the other kids to realize they can't beat up our son everytime it doesn't go their way. more

Resolved Question: For all of those in Marching Band...?

Read and tell me if this is accurate... Steps to Surviving Marching Band… Dedication. You know everything takes dedication. Well, Marching Band takes a lot more dedication than most sports. In Band, you need to be willing to show up to early morning practices, late night practices, long competitions, and just do it because you love it. You need to be willing to put forth everything extra into it to make it the best it can be. Mind Set. For Marching Band, a positive attitude is always needed. You will be asked and told to do things you may not want to do. Having a positive mind set means that you will do what ever you are told with no questions or debate. This is not easy, but can become a lot easier with a good attitude. Become a Follower. Before you can be a leader, you need to be a follower. Follow the upper classmen and instructors. They know what they are talking about and only want what is best for everyone and the Band. Everything will run much easier. No attitude is needed when a veteran tells you to fix your posture, dress the line, fix you feet, or whatever else. No, we are “not your mother” but you’re the one who walked on this field, joined band, and showed up, so please, just listen to what is told to you. We do not obtain the titles we have of this band by people just showing up, or not, then continuously going through the motions without improvement. Perseverance. This is one of the most important elements to the band. You WILL be tired, sun burnt, eaten up by mosquitoes, and just ready to stop. This is where you dig down deep. The key is to practice like you perform. You will learn to push forward and get over being tired and sore. This makes a good band. Also, improving yourself is here. Look at what you’re done, what you could do better at, and how you can get better at that. If everyone took that little bit of time to stop and reflect and fix a little problem, it’ll make the band THAT much better. Become a Leader. You have learned how to follow, all of the rules, and everything you would need to know. Now it is time to pass your skills, tips, and little secrets that make it a little easier for the new people to continue the success and the memory of the band remaining. Your job is to help people by fixing their mistakes. Someone should not get an attitude with you when you try to help them… You are not trying to be the boss, or give commands, you want to make the best of the band, so you help in anyway you feel that could be accomplished. Again, we don’t get know nation wide by having egoistic Freshmen telling us that we aren’t the boss of them and should not be giving some sort of instruction. It’s for the better of the BAND, not for your self satisfaction. Helping other to Succeed. You’ve marched several football games, played Pep band at basketball games, and left your blood, sweat, and tears on that marching field. This comes with becoming a leader. Your duty is to make the band good in the future and helping those people to accomplish lifelong skills that can be applied anywhere. Have Fun. I mean, come on… It’s band! You are surrounded by people you live with for a week at band camp, spend everyday morning rehearsals with, every Saturday with at competitions, sectionals, full band, and just are around all the time. You become really close to these people because you all have one goal and surround each other and help each other to become better people. Success is nice. If you don’t act like a band family… You will not perform like one… It just shows. 98% of the time you are out of band, you are with band kids and talking about something your director said, something funny or stupid someone did, or how you’re so excited for the competition coming up this weekend. That’s band… more

Resolved Question: please please please help!!~!~!~ Need help for tommorow 10 points ~~!~!!~~! plz answer!!@!?

Could you please read my speech for school and help me fix it up, i need to read it tomorrow and i need help please edit it for 10 points. Thanks Two significant dates define Australian history, in regards to reconciliation and the indigenous people of Australia.1788 the year the European settlers invaded Australia, confiscating their lands and killing thousands of them, and the 13th of February 2008. The historic day where Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologised for the wrongs which Aboriginals suffered during the stolen generation. Today my topic is what comes after saying sorry Australia’s history is bleak when we revisit how the indigenous people were treated. Settlers adopted a paternal attitude towards ‘protecting’ the Aboriginals. Many can argue that they had their best interests at heart – but then again who were they to assume that Aboriginals wanted to assimilate, within Australian society. Then, of course there was the Stolen Generation. The Stolen Generation has had a traumatic effect on Aboriginal people, their identities and links with their Aboriginal culture. The Stolen Generation destroyed numerous Aboriginals lives. The damage done to them has not been redeemed, even now. So what comes after saying sorry? I believe that after the apology that Kevin Rudd declared a year ago, Aboriginals should now be treated with dignity as they should have all those years ago. Aboriginals are Australians and should therefore be given the same rights and equal opportunities as others are given. The first step was of course to say sorry to the indigenous people, which happened. But after this momentous achievement have we really progressed? This is a question for you to answer. The second step would be to provide every possible opportunity for indigenous people who wish to pursue their education. Mick Dodson is a great example of this. He is an indigenous leader and received the highest honour an Australian can receive; The Australian of the Year Award for his lifetime commitment to making Aboriginal lives better. Another few examples are Harry Butler and Neville Bonner, both of whom have received the Australian of the Year Award also. Cathy Freeman, Evonne Gooloogong and Lionel Rose, also received this award for their own speciality in sport. Not many Aboriginal people share the limelight, but of course there are exceptions. But should there be exceptions? All Aboriginals should be taught and people should not be prejudice. Towards them. Aboriginals were given the right to vote on the 10th of August 1967. But the first prime minister of Australia was Sir Edmond Barton and he was elected in 1901 when Australia first became a federation. That’s 66 years of being treated like something non-existent. 66 years is a very long time. Imagine having no rights for that long. In fact longer, much longer than that. You couldn’t vote, move around, you weren’t allowed to practice religious activities; you weren’t permitted a citizenship, and so much more. The third step would be to recognise that Aboriginals are just human beings, and that we are on the same land, as there are some people even now that think they are superior to others. They are not. We are all the same, regardless of our skin colour and background. Aboriginal people have inhabited this land for about 40 to 80 thousand years. We should be able to live in tranquillity with people of Aboriginal descent and we should consider their opinions as their judgements are just as right as ours. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd even said that he wanted a new chapter to begin and that the past should be put behind them, and now they should be thinking about the future. “So let us turn this page together: Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, Government and Opposition, Commonwealth and and State, and write this new chapter in our nation’s story together. First Australians, First Fleeters, and those who first took the Oath of Allegiance just a few weeks ago. Let’s grasp this opportunity to craft a new future for this great land: Australia. Thank you more

Resolved Question: Need help with assignment?

I was given the assignment to make a tows matrix using the swot analysis of an indian watch company 'HMT' Below is the swot analysis of HMT can anyone please make a tows matrix of swot analysis below.Best answer 10 pts :) SWOT analysis of HMT: Strengths: Mechanical watches: HMT is the market leader in mechanical watches which serves to the lower segment of the society. HMT has a strong hold in this segment but to make sure that players like titan and timex do not occupy the stance HMT needs to do its homework. Brand equity: HMT has a very strong brand image. People know HMT because of its quality and reliability. Production and training facility: production facility is flexible enough to adapt to new technologies. Training program is one of the best in the country. Industrial relations: company has very good industrial relations. Till today company did not encounter any kind of labor or industrial relations problem which can put company in to jeopardy. Adequate assets: company has commensurate amount of land, building and machinery available. Weaknesses: No emphasis on R&D and design: HMT did not pay much attention to aesthetics and design. While its competitor titan kept innovating its products with latest technology, features and design, HMT was still grappling with its basic design models. Retailer policy: HMT did not have control measures over its retailers; hence they lost control over prices and the trade. Lack of team spirit and awareness: HMT’s motivational strategies-punishment/reward have been inadequate, resulting in low utilization of human and machine capacities. Trade audits: No regular trade audit was being carried out by the company to check what was actually happening in the market. Management levels: The ground level HMT staff has nearly six rungs of bureaucracy to go through before a general manager in sales or marketing could take a field decision. Opportunities: Diversification of products: there are good diversification possibilities in products. Apart from mechanical watches HMT can also focus on anadigi, digiana, multifunction, digital, stopwatch, alarm, thin etc. Exports: export market can be tapped. Market segmentation: company can expand the market launching products suitable for different customer profiles e.g.: youth, gift fashion, sports, novelty etc. Enlarge network of sale outlets: An effective distribution system is mandatory for company’s success. Product improvement: Company can manufacture product based on current customer preferences, combining technology and aesthetic appeal together to enhance the experience. Threats: From competitors: titan, timex, citizen, swatch etc. Spurious operators: People who indulge in fraudulent activities. Misusing the brand name. Authorized service agents: For foreign smuggled watches. Regional players: With their cheap prices and availability. Unorganized manufacturing. more

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