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An act of defiance that changed history - Greensboro News & Record

GREENSBORO - Fifty years ago, African Americans in Greensboro and across the South lived in a separate, but not necessarily equal, society. On Feb. 1, 1960, that started to change. That day, the wall of segregation that divided blacks and whites ...

For scofflaws, a public mea culpa - Boston Globe

That statement is part of an abject apology that will soon appear in newspaper ads if a federal judge approves a plea deal between the US government and Rockmore, which is accused of illegally dumping waste for years in Salem Harbor and in the ...

Sit-Ins, Interracial Relationships, and the Importance of Memory - DAILY KOS

Tomorrow marks the 50th anniversary of the first Greensboro Sit-In, an occasion that will be commemorated with the (much-belated) opening of the International Civil Rights Center and Museum (ICRCM) in the old F.W. Woolworth building in downtown ...

The U.S. At War: Man of the Year - Time

By the close of 1941 Franklin Delano Roosevelt had become a war President, the leader of the nation in a deadly war of survival. But that fact alone did not make him the Man of 1941. For there were others who had a great claim to that distinction ...

Vancouver getting ready for its Olympic moment - Denver Post

As snow falls on the craggy peaks providing the stunning backdrop to this glimmering city on the Pacific, Vancouver prepares to welcome thousands of athletes and visitors from around the world for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. More than 5,500 ...

THE SIT-INS: Museum is a bridge to the future - Greensboro News & Record

In the teeming street of the Marche Dejean, an open-air market on the northern edge of Paris, African vendors have reduced history to T-shirts emblazoned with the face of Barack Obama and the words “Yes We Can.” For these merchants, the shirts ...

Travel Q&A: Plenty packed into Puerto Rico vacation - San Jose Mercury News

Q: Do you have any good suggestions for vacations in Puerto Rico? I'm looking for good beaches and moderate activity (outdoor stuff like hiking and kayaking, but also bars and restaurants). A: Try taking a trip to El Yunque ( www.elyunque.com ), the ...

Padma Lakshmi lands in hospital after pregnancy problem - The Gaea Times

LONDON - Indian-born TV chef Padma Lakshmi was admitted to a New York hospital after experiencing complications with her pregnancy, it has emerged. It was in October last year that author Salman Rushdie’s ex-wife, 39, announced she was expecting ...

The Filmmakers List - Counting Down

(Director) is one of Hollywood's most respected writers, producers and directors of television, film and theater. He has also helped launch the careers of many film and television stars, including "Valentine's Day" cast members Julia Roberts and Anne ...

Stimulus act pours millions into Keys - Florida Keys News

In his State of the Union address Wednesday, President Barack Obama credited the $787 billion federal stimulus bill with saving jobs so people could spend money at local businesses, thereby stimulating economic recovery. The American Recovery and ...

Open Question: What do you think about these universities about academically or sports?

・Brigham Young University, Hawaii:HI ・California State University, Long Beach:CA ・California State University, Fresno:CA ・Eastern Washington University:WA more

Open Question: name for a group of girls going on a trip?

I am going on the spring trip to Washington DC and New York with my school. I am partnered with a two other girls and we need a "group name". We have no idea what to be called. We are 13 and the name needs to be appropriate so that a teacher can refer to us as that name. We want it sorta random and funny and have some relation to who we are. We like the beach and shopping...maybe that could help. Ask if you need more info about us but you shouldn't cause it can be RANDOM!!!! more

Resolved Question: WHat bands have the Biggest fan bases of all time?

in 1995 Meallica had a concert in Moscow that drew 500,000 In 1984 the Beach boys had a concert at Washington DC that drew 750,000 more

Voting Question: Can someone translate these 2 dutch conversations?

I dont know that much dutch and these exchanges use too much dialect for me to automatically translate on a translation site. It is from the Antwerpen dialect: Person 1 says: Heyy :p Cvaa ? Tis lang geleje Person 2 says: hey, ja, alles goe zenne.. me u? écht lang geleden.. denk da 't me YFU was(?), mr damn... moet wel ff nadenken :p Gij waart ook nr de States geweest?? Person 1 says: jaja me mij alles in orde, tis geleje vn me nieuwjaar 2008 haha :p ik zen idd ook naar de States gewest, twas super tof, in april zennek terug weg se Person 2 says: jeps, oudjaar... daar in da zaaltje toen, ni? haha, das al ff geleden. Ook op uitwisseling geweest dan?? Ik ben ook al iedere zoer teruggeweest.. hopelijk deze zomer ook, mr hangt een beetje van toekomstplannen en geld af ofk er ga geraken dit jaar Person 1 says: nene geen uitwisseling, ik gaan daar naar de vriend eh :p, alleen, om de zoveel maand alsk is verlof em int school. Wette gij goei danscafes int stad fzow ? Person 2 says: danscafés? goh.. eig alleen echt de discotheken... local, red&blue, d'anvers, noxx, stereo sushi,... mr anders moete is gwn nr de site van antwerpen gaan of op google antwerpen nightlife ofzo intype, dan kom je alles te wete ;-) kwist ni da je daar een vriend hebt wel spijtig da je elkaar zo weinig kan zien :s.. mr échte liefde overwint alles he ^^ laat me weten welk danscafe je gevonden hebt Person 1 says: Voorlopig nog geen gevonne hah, kzal wel is hore aan men vriendin.. mr ja, om de zoveel maande zien en dan elken dag op msn eh Then there is a second exchange: Person 1 says: Hey, merci voor da beetje informatie hehe, ik was eigelijk vn plan om mijn laatste jaar daar te gaan doen, maja, das blijkbaar de moeite ni :) ik gaan da dus toch ni doen, ma ga in juli wel naar de Mike voor een maand Person 2 says: de moeite ni??.. je mag da zeker ni zien als een verloren jaar als je da na 't middelbaar doet hé. Beste ervaring in mijn leven!! Sinds ik ben geweest ben ik ook al iedere zomer terug geweest. Heb een jaar in Dallas, TX gezeten, en nu probeer ik altijd een stukje amerika mee te pakken als ik ga. Vorige zomer 2 maanden gaan rondreizen en heb Washington DC, New York, Toronto (Canada), Niagara Falls, Buffalo, Rehoboth Beach (Delaware) en Dallas-Fort Worth gezien.. deze zomer is het gewoon 3 weekjes DFW om de vrienden en familie te bezoeken. Als je gaat deze zomer, wens ik je heel veel plezier!! ;-) groetjes Person 1 says: joa, kgaan zeker plezier emme ;) en joa, ik gaa liever ineens voorstudere, ma da plan ik ook in de states te doen :) toch merci voord e info And thats it. Thanks to anyone who can help. more

Voting Question: Can someone translate these two dutch conversations?

Resolved Question: Would you be for more crackdowns on illegals if your SS# was stolen and used by illegals?

Police: Illegal immigrant's arrest starts with loud car By Bob Susnjara | Daily Herald StaffContact writer Martin G. Alvarez 1 of 1 Browse All Image Galleries Published: 1/21/2010 4:54 PMSend To: E-mail: To: From: Name: E-mail: Comments: (61) | read | postBuzz up! A loud muffler led to the arrest of a man in possession of cocaine and fake Social Security cards, Round Lake Park police said. Police Chief George Filenko said Martin G. Alvarez, 33, of the 500 block of Laurel Court in Round Lake Beach, was being held at the Lake County jail Thursday for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials. Alvarez was charged with driving on a revoked license, no insurance, possession of a controlled substance, no muffler on vehicle and two counts of having altered identification. Filenko said Officer Hector Lepe was on routine patrol about 12:30 p.m. Wednesday on Washington Street at Linden Drive in Round Lake Park when he heard the loud muffler on Alvarez's 1997 Volkswagen Jetta. Lepe then found Alvarez possessing two Social Security cards with his name on them, but different numbers on each, said Filenko. He said investigators will contact the Social Security Administration. Filenko said investigators believe Alvarez is an illegal immigrant, in part because of the bogus Social Security cards. He said one concern is Alvarez has used real Social Security numbers of U.S. citizens, who might face scrutiny from the Internal Revenue Service if he used the documentation to obtain jobs and didn't pay income taxes. "We're furthering the investigation of those cards," said Filenko. Filenko said an unspecified amount of cocaine was found in Alvarez's Jetta after it was towed to Round Lake Park police headquarters. He said the drug was detected by police dog Blade and his handler, Officer Tony Colon. It's not known how Alvarez obtained an Illinois driver's license, police said. more

Resolved Question: help with my Language Arts homework! (its keeping consistent tenses)?

Ok I have to tell if the tenses are consistant or not and correct any errors. Here are the sentences are thanks for your help! 1. We went to the movies, and it starts before we even get our popcorn! 2. I will tell you before not to slam the door when you leave. 3. Jonathan loved to take walks on the beach. One day, he sees a wounded gull. 4. Sasha rode the bus every day last week and will have been riding it 20 times by the end of this month. 5. Something had told me we are in trouble. 6. George Washington crossed the Delaware on Dec. 25, 1776. In just one week, his soldiers enlistments will end, and they were free to leave. 7. Next month, I am wearing braces for one whole year. 8. Every Saturday, we are going for aikido lessons, and then we have something to eat. 9. I'm standing on the corner yesterday when 3 fire engines went by. 10. When will you finish your homework? Soon, I hope. I worked for 3 hours by the time i'm done. more

Resolved Question: What is your opinion on Burger King has announced it plans on pairing its value meals with beer?

Move over, South Beach burger joints. The King is coming. And he's got booze. Burger King announced plans Friday to open its first South Florida Whopper Bar -- a boutique version of the Miami-based fast food chain that hawks exotic recipes of its signature sandwich. The second of its kind in the country, and the first to serve up ice-cold beer, the 24-hour Whopper Bar South Beach has been in the works for several months and is set to open in February at Washington Avenue and 11th street. Burger King touts the venue as a unique hometown location on high-profile real estate, and BK is adding SoBe flavor to the new locale: Delivery men on scooters will fetch your whopper to your condo (call 531-FIRE), and beer will be sold until 5 a.m. ``It's in our backyard,'' said Jonathan Muhtar, senior director of new concept development for Burger King. ``We love the idea of having a marquis, flagship location for us in Miami that we can share with the community we grew up in.'' Analysts say Burger King's new venture is part of a recession-friendly recipe. Customers are splurging on small luxuries like a gourmet burger but are less likely to fork over big bucks for a five-star meal, and the industry has noticed. ``People aren't spending as much money,'' said Richard Lackey, a Palm Beach Gardens-based restaurant broker and consultant. ``Where today they'll be at Morton's Steakhouse, tomorrow they'll be at a Friday's or a gourmet burger bar.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1441052.html more

Resolved Question: What's Miami weather like in March?

I'll be in Charleston for my job in March and I'm planning on adding about 10 days of vacation to it. I'm already planning on going to NY but am not sure about the second destination yet. I've been told Miami is nice but I'd rather not go if I can't enjoy the beach while I'm at it :-p The other option was Washington DC. Any thoughts? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Where is a cool place to go on a short day trip in Washington State? I live about a half hour north of Seattle?

My boyfrioend and I want to tgo on a day trip we dont want to drive farther than about an hour and a half away. Looking not to spend much money mostly just kinda site seeing so if anyone knows any beaches or nice lookouts or somthing kinda like that please let me know. We have already been to most of the obvious places such as deception pass so maybe something a little less known. Thanks for your time. more

Voting Question: What kind of a man would leave his wife, for a young woman, after she suffered an accident?

But when McCain returned to America in 1973 to a fanfare of publicity and a handshake from Richard Nixon, he discovered his wife had been disfigured in a terrible car crash three years earlier. Her car had skidded on icy roads into a telegraph pole on Christmas Eve, 1969. Her pelvis and one arm were shattered by the impact and she suffered massive internal injuries. When Carol was discharged from hospital after six months of life-saving surgery, the prognosis was bleak. In order to save her legs, surgeons had been forced to cut away huge sections of shattered bone, taking with it her tall, willowy figure. She was confined to a wheelchair and was forced to use a catheter. Through sheer hard work, Carol learned to walk again. But when John McCain came home from Vietnam, she had gained a lot of weight and bore little resemblance to her old self. Today, she stands at just 5ft4in and still walks awkwardly, with a pronounced limp. Her body is held together by screws and metal plates and, at 70, her face is worn by wrinkles that speak of decades of silent suffering. For nearly 30 years, Carol has maintained a dignified silence about the accident, McCain and their divorce. But last week at the bungalow where she now lives at Virginia Beach, a faded seaside resort 200 miles south of Washington, she told The Mail on Sunday how McCain divorced her in 1980 and married Cindy, 18 years his junior and the heir to an Arizona brewing fortune, just one month later. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1024927/The-wife-John-McCain-callously-left-behind.html#ixzz0dEshTmnlWhat great values conservatives had. He could had cheated on her, and I accept that mistake. But to leave the ones you love, when they need you most. That is just sick. What a man, what a man, what a man What a mighty good man What a man, what a man, what a man What a mighty good man What a man, what a man, what a man What a mighty good man What a man, what a man, what a man What a mighty good man@Dr knowledge What is there to know? he came home, saw his wife, and left her a month later. Because she wasn't physically perfect for him anymore.Oh I see, so you guys are making excuses for him. I guess if you have kids, you haven't seen for years, they no longer are your kids either. But a wife, is a different thing all together. He didn't know her anymore. I guess he also forgot his mother, and family too.@Texas Patriot, Sure they were, he saw how different she looked. And he figure, now that I'm this hero. Why should I settle for a now, handicapped woman. I'm getting my self, a brand new woman. What a man, what a man, what a man What a mighty good man What a man, what a man, what a man What a mighty good man What a man, what a man, what a man What a mighty good man What a man, what a man, what a man What a mighty good manCheating is one thing, but to leave your partner, when she needs you most. That is cold, cruel and heartless. Not to mention selfish. What a man, what a man, what a man What a mighty good man What a man, what a man, what a man What a mighty good man What a man, what a man, what a man What a mighty good man What a man, what a man, what a man What a mighty good man more

Resolved Question: Where's a good place in the US to go for vacation?

My family and I are looking for a place to go for summer vacation, but we're coming up short on ideas. We've thought about Washington, New York, Arizona/desert/Grand Canyon, and California. We still want other options though. I live in Florida and I've been to the beach a bunch and I've been to Disney a thousand times, so try and make your suggestions somewhere out of Florida. more

Resolved Question: what do you think of my main character + how can i improve?

The main character of my story (set in brighton) is Romilly "Romi" Grace Washington, 14. She is slim with long chestnut hair, petite features, deep blue eyes. 5'6" Quiet girl. She gets rebelious when it all gets too much. She is one of five children; three brothers and a sister. Paul - 17 James - 18 Finley - 16 and Erin - 11. Romi always seems older than she is, but that's what comes of growing up with three older brothers. She was constantly trying to be as good as them. She is usually confident in herself but her confidence is knocked easily. She likes to be the best, which is why she and her best friend Maddy are an odd pairing - Maddy is a very intelligent yet crazy girl. Romi's parents, Elina and Frederick, are both successful, busy people who don't have much time for their family life now that their kids are old enough to look after themselves. Romi's three brothers are quite close-knit but Romi never really had a relationship with them. She's fairly close to Erin, as they are quite similar (don't get on with their brothers, quiet, snap every now and then.) Romi had a normal childhood apart from her little beach escapades every so often. (Only ever seems to be on cold days; she reckons the weather affects her mood.) Whenever Romi is upset, she turns to Maddy's mother, Imogen, rather than her own. Maddy's house is like Romi's safe place when everything gets too much at home. After almost drowning, Romi develops Schizophrenia and 17 year old Angeline appears to Romi. Romi's parents never have the time to listen and Romi has long since learned to just stay in the background. She is close to her father, so if he isn't at work, she enjoys spending time with him, but her mother never had time for her, so Romi never developed a proper relationship with her. What else can I add? (personality-wise) more

Resolved Question: where i can find pebbles stone in seattle or washington state?

I need to collect pebbles for my kitchen wall. please can someone tell me what are some good beaches or river to find pebbles stones in washington state. do u think stevens pass is a good spot to go ?? Thank you in advance ... more

Resolved Question: what do you think of plot + i need help with names please help!?

Here is the basic plot for my story (it takes place in Brighton, UK) Romilly "Romi" Washington is an unhappy almost-fifteen-year-old girl. With four siblings and overworked parents, not much attention is payed to her at home. At school, she's perfectly happy, being around her friends, but school only lasts so long. She escapes from home every now and then to walk on the beach. After Romi almost drowns, she meets Angeline (please suggest other names) who claims to be a "guardian angel" though Romi suspects she's just a friendly new girl who is wild and extravagant but keeps herself to herself at school. Romi and Angeline get on well, though Angeline claims not to get on well with Romi's best friend Madeleine (please suggest another name). A while later, Romi feels different in a bad way, it doesn't take her long after that to realise that no-one else can see Angeline. After googling Angeline's name, it turned out she had died the previous year. (help with how she died? something quite tragic please. She's 17). Romi gets a little scared then, worrying about what is wrong with her. Her school work becomes worse due to her paranoia and her parents are notified though they just tell Romi to work harder. Romi looks up hallucinations on the internet then makes an appointment with the doctor after school. It turns out that Romi's near-death experience (the drowning) caused an onset of mild Schizophrenia. Her parents are notified and Romi is prescribed medication. Her parents are upset that they didn't take her seriously. Romi gets better after a while and Angeline has since disappeared, Romi misses her. Then, Romi is in a fairly serious car crash with her mother and is secretly pleased when she wakes up in the hospital bed and sees Angeline. please help with Angeline's death, her name and Madeleine's name. Madeleine description: She has long curly red hair, pale skin, brown eyes. 5'2" Cheeky young girl, rarely serious. People mistake her to be younger than she is. She is a mix of english and spanish. Her father is English and her mother is Spanish. Siblings are: Anna-Marie and Ryan. Her mother is Lolita. Father doesn't feature much. Angeline description: Long spikey deep red hair, green eyes, tall, extremely skinny. 5'8"She died when she was 17. (4 august 2009) Younger sister, Isla, 14. Got on well with her parents and sister, average school grades. Boyfriend was Nate, 18. Her parents were Michael and Allegra.Please criticise as much as you want; I need it. more

Resolved Question: what do you think of these descriptions?

Matilda "Mattie" Washington is an unhappy 14 (almost 15) year old girl. She is never paid any attention by her busy parents or her four siblings (James-18 Paul-17 Finley-16 Erin-11). She usually stays up in her room (in the attic of their Brighton house which she converted into her little room). Every now and then, she goes for a walk along the beach and always ends up going swimming.Slim, long chestnut hair, petite features, sharp deep blue eyes. 5'6" Quiet girl. She gets rebelious when it all gets too much. Neveah "Nay" Prince is a 17 year old "friend" of Mattie's. She comes to Mattie the day after Mattie almost drowns, claiming to be a guardian angel when in fact she is a figment of Mattie's imagination. (The near drowning caused an onset of Schizophrenia). Long spikey deep red hair, green eyes, tall, extremely skinny. 5'8" She died when she was 17. Pepita "Peppie" Soto is Mattie's best friend who is always there for her. She is 15, but looks a lot younger. They have been best friends for 7 years. They fall out sometimes, but not very regularly and very rarely over something worth falling out over. She has long curly dark red hair, pale skin, brown eyes. 5'2" Cheeky young girl, rarely serious. She is half spanish on her dad's side and half english on her mum's side. Think Paloma Faith miniature version.nevaeh is called Nevaeh because it is heaven backwards and she is at first believed to be an angel. Pepita is just a cute Spanish name. May well be changed over the course of the story. more

Voting Question: Where can I find lumber that I can use for a bow?

I am looking for a store that I can go to and look for a proper bow stave to make my bow with. Ash, Locust, Beach, Juniper, Hornbeam, Oak, Walnut, or Witch Hazel are all preferable and quite necessary. I would prefer that the store is near Bremerton, Washington. Thank You.I am looking for a store that I can go to and look for a proper bow stave to make my bow with. Ash, Locust, Beach, Juniper, Hornbeam, Oak, Walnut, or Witch Hazel are all preferable and quite necessary. I would prefer that the store is near Bremerton, Washington. Something cheap is good since I am a first timer at this and would like to be on the safe side. Thank You. more

Resolved Question: what do you think of these characters?

These are three of the main characters of the story I'm writing. Matilda "Mattie" Washington is an unhappy 14 (almost 15) year old girl. She is never paid any attention by her busy parents or her four siblings (James-18 Paul-17 Finley-16 Erin-11). She usually stays up in her room (in the attic of their Brighton house which she converted into her little room). Every now and then, she goes for a walk along the beach and always ends up going swimming.Slim, long chestnut hair, petite features, sharp deep blue eyes. 5'6" Quiet girl. She gets rebelious when it all gets too much. Neveah "Nay" Prince is a 17 year old "friend" of Mattie's. She comes to Mattie the day after Mattie almost drowns, claiming to be a guardian angel when in fact she is a figment of Mattie's imagination. (The near drowning caused an onset of Schizophrenia). Long spikey deep red hair, green eyes, tall, extremely skinny. 5'8" She died when she was 17. Pepita "Peppie" Soto is Mattie's best friend who is always there for her. She is 15, but looks a lot younger. They have been best friends for 7 years. They fall out sometimes, but not very regularly and very rarely over something worth falling out over. She has long curly red hair, pale skin, blue eyes. 5'2" Cheeky young girl, rarely serious. She is Spanish.half spanish, half english.Peppie's father is Spanish, her mother is English (think Paloma Faith)sorry, Peppie has brown eyes not blue more

Resolved Question: Are you nothing more than a "stimulus slave" for Obama?

Wells Fargo & Co. San Francisco Calif. $25,000,000,000 State Street Corp. Boston Mass. $2,000,000,000 Bank of America Corp.1 Charlotte N.C. $15,000,000,000 JPMorgan Chase & Co. New York N.Y. $25,000,000,000 Citigroup Inc. New York N.Y. $25,000,000,000 Morgan Stanley New York N.Y. $10,000,000,000 Goldman Sachs Group Inc. New York N.Y. $10,000,000,000 Bank of New York Mellon Corp. New York N.Y. $3,000,000,000 Regions Financial Corp. Birmingham Ala. $3,500,000,000 UCBH Holdings Inc. San Francisco Calif. $298,737,000 Bank of Commerce Holdings Redding Calif. $17,000,000 Broadway Financial Corp. Los Angeles Calif. $9,000,000 SunTrust Banks Inc. Atlanta Ga. $3,500,000,000 Northern Trust Corp. Chicago Ill. $1,576,000,000 Provident Bancshares Corp. Baltimore Md. $151,500,000 U.S. Bancorp Minneapolis Minn. $6,599,000,000 TCF Financial Corp. Wayzata Minn. $361,172,000 BB&T Corp. Winston-Salem N.C. $3,133,640,000 1st FS Corp. Hendersonville N.C. $16,369,000 Valley National Bancorp Wayne N.J. $300,000,000 KeyCorp Cleveland Ohio $2,500,000,000 Huntington Bancshares Columbus Ohio $1,398,071,000 Umpqua Holdings Corp. Portland Ore. $214,181,000 First Horizon National Corp. Memphis Tenn. $866,540,000 Comerica Inc. Dallas Texas $2,250,000,000 Zions Bancorporation Salt Lake City Utah $1,400,000,000 Capital One Financial Corp. McLean Va. $3,555,199,000 Washington Federal Inc. Seattle Wash. $200,000,000 Marshall & Ilsley Corp. Milwaukee Wis. $1,715,000,000 City National Corporation Beverly Hills Calif. $400,000,000 Pacific Capital Bancorp Santa Barbara Calif. $180,634,000 Heritage Commerce Corp. San Jose Calif. $40,000,000 First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc. Chula Vista Calif. $19,300,000 Nara Bancorp, Inc. Los Angeles Calif. $67,000,000 Webster Financial Corporation Waterbury Conn. $400,000,000 Centerstate Banks of Florida Inc. Davenport Fla. $27,875,000 Ameris Bancorp Moultrie Ga. $52,000,000 Taylor Capital Group Rosemont Ill. $104,823,000 Porter Bancorp Inc. Louisville Ky. $35,000,000 Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc. Boston Mass. $154,000,000 Severn Bancorp, Inc. Annapolis Md. $23,393,000 Trustmark Corporation Jackson Miss. $215,000,000 First Niagara Financial Group Lockport N.Y. $184,011,000 Western Alliance Bancorporation Las Vegas Nev. $140,000,000 First Community Corporation Lexington S.C. $11,350,000 HF Financial Corp. Sioux Falls S.D. $25,000,000 First Community Bankshares Inc. Bluefield Va. $41,500,000 Banner Corporation Walla Walla Wash. $124,000,000 Cascade Financial Corporation Everett Wash. $38,970,000 Columbia Banking System, Inc. Tacoma Wash. $76,898,000 Heritage Financial Corporation Olympia Wash. $24,000,000 Associated Banc-Corp Green Bay Wis. $525,000,000 Superior Bancorp Inc. Birmingham Ala. $69,000,000 Manhattan Bancorp El Segundo Calif. $1,700,000 East West Bancorp Pasadena Calif. $306,546,000 Cathay General Bancorp Los Angeles Calif. $258,000,000 CVB Financial Corp Ontario Calif. $130,000,000 Bank of Marin Bancorp Novato Calif. $28,000,000 Oak Valley Bancorp Oakdale Calif. $13,500,000 Coastal Banking Company, Inc. Fernandina Beach Fla. $9,950,000 TIB Financial Corp Naples Fla. $37,000,000 FPB Bancorp, Inc. Port St. Lucie Fla. $5,800,000 United Community Banks, Inc. Blairsville Ga. $180,000,000 MB Financial Inc. Chicago Ill. $196,000,000 First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. Itasca Ill. $193,000,000 Old National Bancorp Evansville Ind. $100,000,000 Blue Valley Ban Corp Overland Park Kan. $21,750,000 Iberiabank Corporation Lafayette La. $90,000,000 Central Bancorp, Inc. Somerville Mass. $10,000,000 Eagle Bancorp, Inc. Bethesda Md. $38,235,000 Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. Olney Md. $83,094,000 Old Line Bancshares, Inc. Bowie Md. $7,000,000 Great Southern Bancorp Springfield Mo. $58,000,000 Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. Poplar Bluff Mo. $9,550,000 Southern Community Financial Corp. Winston-Salem N.C. $42,750,000 Bank of North Carolina Thomasville N.C. $31,260,000 Unity Bancorp, Inc. Clinton N.J. $20,649,000 State Bancorp, Inc. Jericho N.Y. $36,842,000 First Defiance Financial Corp. Defiance Ohio $37,000,000 Central Federal Corporation Fairlawn Ohio $7,225,000 Southwest Bancorp, Inc. Stillwater Okla. $70,000,000 Popular, Inc. San Juan Puerto Rico $935,000,000 South Financial Group, Inc. Greenville S.C. $347,000,000 First Financial Holdings Inc. Charleston S.C. $65,000,000 Wesbanco Bank Inc. Wheeling W.Va. $75,000,000What did you get? Obama allowed you to keep $12 more of your weekly pay.Bush couldnt pass the bank bailout without the support of congress since they control the purse-strings. Who controlled congress? DemocratsSorry Brain, Yahoo will only allow so many words..this is only about half the list. more

Voting Question: Is the recession over for anyone else?

Is the recession over for anyone else except: Wells Fargo & Co. San Francisco Calif. $25,000,000,000 State Street Corp. Boston Mass. $2,000,000,000 Bank of America Corp.1 Charlotte N.C. $15,000,000,000 JPMorgan Chase & Co. New York N.Y. $25,000,000,000 Citigroup Inc. New York N.Y. $25,000,000,000 Morgan Stanley New York N.Y. $10,000,000,000 Goldman Sachs Group Inc. New York N.Y. $10,000,000,000 Bank of New York Mellon Corp. New York N.Y. $3,000,000,000 Regions Financial Corp. Birmingham Ala. $3,500,000,000 UCBH Holdings Inc. San Francisco Calif. $298,737,000 Bank of Commerce Holdings Redding Calif. $17,000,000 Broadway Financial Corp. Los Angeles Calif. $9,000,000 SunTrust Banks Inc. Atlanta Ga. $3,500,000,000 Northern Trust Corp. Chicago Ill. $1,576,000,000 Provident Bancshares Corp. Baltimore Md. $151,500,000 U.S. Bancorp Minneapolis Minn. $6,599,000,000 TCF Financial Corp. Wayzata Minn. $361,172,000 BB&T Corp. Winston-Salem N.C. $3,133,640,000 1st FS Corp. Hendersonville N.C. $16,369,000 Valley National Bancorp Wayne N.J. $300,000,000 KeyCorp Cleveland Ohio $2,500,000,000 Huntington Bancshares Columbus Ohio $1,398,071,000 Umpqua Holdings Corp. Portland Ore. $214,181,000 First Horizon National Corp. Memphis Tenn. $866,540,000 Comerica Inc. Dallas Texas $2,250,000,000 Zions Bancorporation Salt Lake City Utah $1,400,000,000 Capital One Financial Corp. McLean Va. $3,555,199,000 Washington Federal Inc. Seattle Wash. $200,000,000 Marshall & Ilsley Corp. Milwaukee Wis. $1,715,000,000 City National Corporation Beverly Hills Calif. $400,000,000 Pacific Capital Bancorp Santa Barbara Calif. $180,634,000 Heritage Commerce Corp. San Jose Calif. $40,000,000 First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc. Chula Vista Calif. $19,300,000 Nara Bancorp, Inc. Los Angeles Calif. $67,000,000 Webster Financial Corporation Waterbury Conn. $400,000,000 Centerstate Banks of Florida Inc. Davenport Fla. $27,875,000 Ameris Bancorp Moultrie Ga. $52,000,000 Taylor Capital Group Rosemont Ill. $104,823,000 Porter Bancorp Inc. Louisville Ky. $35,000,000 Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc. Boston Mass. $154,000,000 Severn Bancorp, Inc. Annapolis Md. $23,393,000 Trustmark Corporation Jackson Miss. $215,000,000 First Niagara Financial Group Lockport N.Y. $184,011,000 Western Alliance Bancorporation Las Vegas Nev. $140,000,000 First Community Corporation Lexington S.C. $11,350,000 HF Financial Corp. Sioux Falls S.D. $25,000,000 First Community Bankshares Inc. Bluefield Va. $41,500,000 Banner Corporation Walla Walla Wash. $124,000,000 Cascade Financial Corporation Everett Wash. $38,970,000 Columbia Banking System, Inc. Tacoma Wash. $76,898,000 Heritage Financial Corporation Olympia Wash. $24,000,000 Associated Banc-Corp Green Bay Wis. $525,000,000 Superior Bancorp Inc. Birmingham Ala. $69,000,000 Manhattan Bancorp El Segundo Calif. $1,700,000 East West Bancorp Pasadena Calif. $306,546,000 Cathay General Bancorp Los Angeles Calif. $258,000,000 CVB Financial Corp Ontario Calif. $130,000,000 Bank of Marin Bancorp Novato Calif. $28,000,000 Oak Valley Bancorp Oakdale Calif. $13,500,000 Coastal Banking Company, Inc. Fernandina Beach Fla. $9,950,000 TIB Financial Corp Naples Fla. $37,000,000 FPB Bancorp, Inc. Port St. Lucie Fla. $5,800,000 United Community Banks, Inc. Blairsville Ga. $180,000,000 MB Financial Inc. Chicago Ill. $196,000,000 First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. Itasca Ill. $193,000,000 Old National Bancorp Evansville Ind. $100,000,000 Blue Valley Ban Corp Overland Park Kan. $21,750,000 Iberiabank Corporation Lafayette La. $90,000,000 Central Bancorp, Inc. Somerville Mass. $10,000,000 Eagle Bancorp, Inc. Bethesda Md. $38,235,000 Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. Olney Md. $83,094,000 Old Line Bancshares, Inc. Bowie Md. $7,000,000 Great Southern Bancorp Springfield Mo. $58,000,000 Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. Poplar Bluff Mo. $9,550,000 Southern Community Financial Corp. Winston-Salem N.C. $42,750,000 Bank of North Carolina Thomasville N.C. $31,260,000 Unity Bancorp, Inc. Clinton N.J. $20,649,000 State Bancorp, Inc. Jericho N.Y. $36,842,000 First Defiance Financial Corp. Defiance Ohio $37,000,000 Central Federal Corporation Fairlawn Ohio $7,225,000 Southwest Bancorp, Inc. Stillwater Okla. $70,000,000 Popular, Inc. San Juan Puerto Rico $935,000,000 South Financial Group, Inc. Greenville S.C. $347,000,000 First Financial Holdings Inc. Charleston S.C. $65,000,000 Encore Bancshares Inc. Houston Texas $34,000,000 Wesbanco Bank Inc. Wheeling W.Va. $75,000,000 SterlinWhat did you get? Obama allowed you to keep $12 more of your weekly check. more

Resolved Question: Did Rudy Giuliani miss a few things?

Terror Attacks Under Bush: 22 Deaths: 3010 * July 27, 2008 - Jim David Adkisson shoots two persons in a Unitarian Church * May 5, 2008 - Pipe Bomb detonated outside Federal Courthouse in San Diego * March 7th, 2008 - Bomb detonated at Times Square Recruiting center in NY. * December 6, 2007: Chad Altman and Sergio Baca were arrested for the arson of Dr. Curtis Boyd's clinic in Albuquerque. * May 9, 2007: Unidentified person deliberately set fire to a Planned Parenthood clinic in Virginia Beach, Virginia. * April 25, 2007: A package left at a women's health clinic in Austin, Texas contained an explosive device capable of inflicting serious injury or death. * April 16, 2007 - Terrorism? Virginia Tech Shootings. * September 13, 2006 David McMenemy crashed his car into the Edgerton Women's Care Center in Davenport, Iowa. He then doused the lobby in gasoline and then started a fire. McMenemy committed these acts in the belief that the center was performing abortions, however Edgerton is not an abortion clinc. * March 2006 - Mohammed Reza Taheri-azar, an Iranian-born graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, drives an SUV onto a crowded part of campus, injuring nine. * December 12, 2005: Patricia Hughes and Jeremy Dunahoe threw a Molotov cocktail at a clinic in Shreveport, Louisiana. * July 4, 2005: A clinic Palm Beach, Florida was the target of an arson. * October 1, 2005 - Joel Henry Hinrichs III detonated a bomb near the packed football stadium at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma killing himself in the process. * October 2002 - John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo conduct the Beltway Sniper Attacks * July 4, 2002 - An Egyptian gunman opens fire at an El Al ticket counter in Los Angeles International Airport, killing two Israelis before being killed himself. * May 2002: Luke Helder injures 6 by placing pipebombs in mailboxes in the Midwest. * January 5, 2002 - 15yo Charles Bishop, expressing sympathy for bin Laden, crashes his Cessna into a Tampa Florida Skyscraper * June 11, 2001: Tacoma, Washington bombing destroys a Clinic Wall * December 12, 2001 - Jewish Defense League plot by Chairman Irv Rubin and follower Earl Krugel to blow up the King Fahd Mosque in Culver City, California, and the office of Lebanese-American Rep. Darrell Issa, foiled. * December 22, 2001 - Richard Reid attempts to bomb flight 63 * November 2001 - Clayton Waagner mails powder-laden envelopes to 550+ Clinics, is convicted on 51 counts in 2003. * September 2001 - 5 People Killed, 17 Infected by Anthrax laden letters, $250million spent cleaning up postal facilities. * September 11, 2001 - 15 Saudis, 2, UAEs, 1 Egyptian and 1 Lebanese Hijackers kill 2,973 persons, cost billions of dollars, and cause permenant, irreparable damages to modern societies freedoms to the United States citizens. more

Voting Question: What do you think about these universities academically or sports?

What do you think about these universities or colleges academically or sports? ・California State University, Long Beach:CA ・Eastern Washington University:WA ・Graduate School of Stanford University:CA ・University of Southern California:CAPlus: ・Pardue University:IN more

Resolved Question: how does this sound? short synopsis?

Matilda "Mattie" Washington, 14 and Nevaeh "Nay" Prince, 17 meet on a chilly January morning, the day after Mattie almost drowns. Mattie is led to believe that Nay is her guardian angel (Nay died four months ago). Little does Mattie know that it's much deeper than that. You could say, Nay was a part of her... Time is running short; will Mattie figure it out before it's too late? Is it real or all in Mattie's head? here are some descriptions for Mattie and Nay Matilda "Mattie" Washington, 14 (almost 15) is the main character. She is one of five children; she has three older brothers and a younger sister. Her parents are far too busy to pay adequate attention to all of their children. She is slim with long chestnut hair, petite features and deep blue eyes. Usually, she is quiet and just goes on with her life amidst the chaos of her big family, but every now and then, it gets too much so she walks up and down the beach for hours, it tends to be raining but there are always a few other people there. She loves to go swimming. She lives in Brighton. Nevaeh "Nev" Washington, 17, is also a main character. She has long, deep-red (dyed) hair that is jaggedly cut. Her eyes are stunning green and she is painfully skinny. She died four months before the story setting. She had a brother and a sister, and eccentric parents. She tells Mattie that she is a "guardian angel" (hence the first name) but would rather be called a friend. She is sent for Mattie, after Mattie almost drowns. It is revealed by the end of the story that Nev is not in fact a guardian angel but something quite different and potentially life-threatening for Mattie. (nothing like a devil or a vampire, something not human, more something of Mattie's mental state if you get what I mean.) feel free to ask any questions :) more

Resolved Question: what do you think of these names?

My story is set in 2010. What do you think of these names and characters? Matilda "Mattie" Washington, 14 (almost 15) is the main character. She is one of five children; she has three older brothers and a younger sister. Her parents are far too busy to pay adequate attention to all of their children. She is slim with long chestnut hair, petite features and sharp deep blue eyes. Usually, she is quiet and just goes on with her life amidst the chaos of her big family, but every now and then, it gets too much so she walks up and down the beach for hours, it tends to be raining but there are always a few other people there. Nevaeh "Nev" Washington, 17, is also a main character. She has long, deep-red (dyed) hair that is jaggedly cut. Her eyes are stunning green and she is painfully skinny. She died four months before the story setting. She had a brother and a sister, and eccentric parents. She tells Mattie that she is a "guardian angel" (hence the first name) but would rather be called a friend. She is sent for Mattie, after Mattie almost drowns. It is revealed by the end of the story that Nev is not in fact a guardian angel but something quite different and potentially life-threatening for Mattie. (nothing like a devil or a vampire, something not human, more something of Mattie's mental state if you get what I mean.)feel free to ask any questions more

Voting Question: What would your top 15 list of America's best high school football metros be?

Mine would look something like this: 15. Oakland-Concord CA. 14. Jacksonville, FL 13. Charlotte 12. Washington D.C. 11. Chicago 10. Atlanta 9. Pittsburgh 8. Dallas-Ft. Worth 7. Tampa-St. Pete 6. Orlando 5. Houston 4. Cincinnati 3. San Diego 2. Miami-West Palm Beach 1. Los Angeles-Ventura Honorable Mention: Philadelphia, Detroit, Memphis, New Orleans, Phoenix, Cleveland, Ft. Myers-SW Florida, Little Rock, Tallahassee-Florida Panhandle. more

Resolved Question: What are some rappers from somewhere besides these places?

New York Brooklyn Queens Harlem Coney Island Los Angeles Watts Compton Inglewood Long Beach South gate Crenshaw Lynwood L.A. County Anywhere in south central San Francisco Vallejo Oakland Bay Area Phillidelphia Boston Washington D.C. Salt Lake City Phoenix Albuquerque Las Vegas Chicago St. Louis Cleveland Detroit Sacramento Fresno Modesto Houston Dallas Austin Atlanta New Orleans Also if you are a big rap lover, please answer my other questions? Texas: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100102020538AA01Twa Midwest: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100102020651AAJBjdJ South: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100102020618AAtH4T9 Norther Cali: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100102020739AA5dlif Central Cali: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100102020631AACLnWD Los Angeles: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100102020806AAaDEhp Southwest: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100102020819AA0gRsW East Coast: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100102020719AAbb2yA New York: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100102020754AAn2uQ6 more

Resolved Question: Does even the out-of-touch Beltway wonder if Obama is a lazy beach bum living the high life on our expense?

Jo-Ann Armao offers an opinion at the Washington Post's blog: Obama wants us all to know he’s taking seriously the attempted terrorist attack of Christmas Day and that his administration is doing all it can to ensure our safety. But his words would be a lot more convincing if not delivered during time snatched between rounds of golf, swimming and sunbathing. ... Returning to Washington would have sent the world a powerful message of a president willing to drop everything and roll up his sleeves -- someone who really means business. It also would have set an example for the federal officials and workers charged with carrying out our national security policy. I can’t imagine Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano initially being so sanguine about the system working if her boss had hotfooted it back to the Oval Office to personally check up on things. Work situations vary, sure, but in my experience there’s always a lot less pressure when the boss is away. By staying in Hawaii, [Obama] has sent the message that the situation really isn’t all that serious, that things can proceed just fine until he’s back. And isn’t it that kind of reasoning that emboldens our never-vacationing enemies into thinking Christmas Day is the perfect time for them to strike?Last year he was vacationing in Hawaii at this time too. Even though he was not sworn in, since he had won election we paid most of the associated costs. He also made a short side trip to toss his Grandma's ashes to the wind. She had died back before the election, two months prior, but the dear boy hadn't found any time to travel there for a funeral until his vacation gave him an excuse.Juan, compadre-mi, long time no see! Let me ask you -- if the Saudi's paid 1 billion plus for a Bush, do you think they would accept being out of the loop under Obama. Why by your metric -- the Saudis would pay Obama at least twice that! Look how Obama bowed to the Royal! That's a "gee thanks my benefactor" bow. The recently deceased Percy Sutton claims to have been the go-between for Saudi assistance to Obama, in getting into Columbia and Harvard Law. The way that would work, I presume, is Percy would knock on doors to say take this Obama and then my princely oil buds will endow a few chairs and such. more

Voting Question: Funny Yo Momma Jokes...Add your own..Best never heard before gets 10 pts?

I read these online. I have seen some people ask about yo momma jokes. I thought I'd post these. They are pretty funny. STAR if you laughed at any...and add your own yo mama so stupid that 10 minutes after she bought a pine tree air freshener for her car she gets pulled over for weaving all over the road...... the cop says why are u swerving.. yo mama says... there's a damn tree in my way. You mommas so dumb..she thought TIC TAC TOE was a breath mint for your foot. You Momma so black that everything she goes outside, the moon comes out. Yo momma so ugly just after she was born, her mother said, "What a treasure!" and her father said, "Yea, let's go bury it!" Yo momma so ugly the government moved Halloween to her birthday Yo momma so fat she went on a date with high heels on and came back with sandals Yo momma so fat the National Weather Agency has to assign names to her farts! Yo momma so fat when the bitch goes to an all you can eat buffet, they have to install speed bumps. Yo momma so fat when she dances at a concert the whole band skips! Yo momma so fat the animals at the zoo feed her. Yo momma so fat she has a run in her blue-jeans! Yo momma so fat her belly button's got an echo. Yo momma so fat that when she hauls ass, she has to make two trips! Yo momma so fat she sat on the beach and Greenpeace threw her in! Yo momma so fat that her senior pictures had to be aerial views! Yo momma so fat she sat on a quarter and a booger shot out of George Washington's nose. Yo momma so fat she puts on her lipstick with a paint-roller. Yo momma so fat when she bungee jumps, she brings down the bridge too. Yo momma so fat I've known her all my life ... and I still haven't seen ALL of her! Yo momma so fat people jog around her for exercise Yo momma so fat when she walks around Texas in high heels, she strikes oil! Yo momma so fat, when she turns around, people give her a welcome back party! Yo momma so short, she's a teller at a piggy bank. Yo momma so short she doesn't have legs, she has feet growing out her ass Yo momma so short she can surf on a popsicle stick. Yo momma so short she can hang glide on a Dorito. Yo momma so short she can do backflips under the bed. Yo momma so short she has to get a running start to get up on the toilet. Yo momma so short she does pull-ups on a staple. Yo momma so short she has to cuff her underwear Yo momma so short you can see her feet on her drivers license! Yo mama so old she has Jesus' beeper number Yo mama so old her social security number is 1! Yo mama so old when she was born, the Dead Sea was just getting sick. Yo mama so old when Moses split the red sea, she was on the other side fishing Yo mama so old when the police asked her for her ID, she gave them a rock. Yo mama so poor the mat on her front porch says "Wel Yo mama so poor when I rang the doorbell she leaned out the window and said "DING!" Yo mama teeth are so yellow, traffic slows down when she smiles! more

Resolved Question: Studying Journalism, Who wants to help?? (Not H.W. Just a Study Guide)?

1. According to the guidelines of good journalism, which of the following is correct: (1 point) Fort Lauderdale, Florida Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Fort Lauderdale, FL Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 2. According to the guidelines of good journalism, which of the following sentences is correct: (1 point) 9-year-old John Messer broke his wrist when he fell off a skateboard John Messer, 9, broke his wrist when he fell off a skateboard. John Messer, nine, broke his wrist when he fell off a skateboard. John Messer, a nine-year-old, broke his wrist when he fell off a skateboard. 3. According to the guidelines of good journalism, which of the following addresses is correct: (1 point) 145 Northwest 13th Street 145 N.W. Thirteenth Street 145 N.W. 13th St 145 Northwest Thirteenth Street 4. According to the guidelines of good journalism, which of the following is correct: (1 point) Her birthday is March 10 Her birthday is Mar. 10 Her birthday is march 10 Her birthday is mar. 10 5. According to the guidelines of good journalism, which of the following is correct: (1 point) Miami city hall Miami and West Palm Beach City Halls Miami City Hall A and B 6. According to the guidelines of good journalism, which of the following is correct: (1 point) It was estimated the car was traveling sixty-five miles per hour when it crashed into a tree. It was estimated the car was traveling 65 mph when it crashed into a tree. It was estimated the car was traveling 65 m.p.h. when it crashed into a tree. It was estimated the car was traveling sixty-five mph when it crashed into a tree. 7. According to the guidelines of good journalism, which of the following is correct: (1 point) The President spent Saturday at his Texas Ranch. “We will win this war,” the President said today. George Washington was the first U.S. President. Bill Clinton was the country’s 42nd president. 8. According to the guidelines of good journalism, which of the following abbreviations is correct: (1 point) MD. Mon. F.L. Amer. 9. According to the guidelines of good journalism, which of the following abbreviations is correct: (1 point) Mon. Tues Satur. Wednes. 10. According to the guidelines of good journalism, which of the following is correct: (1 point) weebsite web cite Web site Websight more

Voting Question: What city is right for me?

I’m currently a college student living in Tampa, FL at my parent’s house while I am getting my degree. I am almost finished with school and I was thinking of cities I would like to move to, because Tampa is not a place I like very much. Tampa isn’t a place where you can get around without a car like you can in Boston, New York City, or any other major cities up north. This is a major importance to me, because I don’t like to drive. If I could I wouldn’t drive. Tampa’s is lacking in public transportation. I don’t see them doing anything about it either, because people here aren’t really willing to invest in a good public transportation system (they like their cars too much). There really isn’t that much to do here too, well what I like to do. The only thing to do here really isn’t something I enjoy doing. That is going to the beach. I am not found of doing that because I hate getting all sandy and burnt (curse my Irish skin). What I am looking in a city other than public transportation is good shopping, safety, cold climate, something in the U.S. or Canada, has to be pretty dense, and has an artistic community in some part of the city. Also, I love mom and pop restaurants. The city that is on top of my list is Boston. The reason for this is because I am originally from Boston, so I know the city very well. I also love the climate, I love the Red Sox, and I love how easy it is to get around without a car. Did I also mention the clam chowder is to die for! Also my whole family lives there (besides my parents). I’ve also done some research on Brooklyn, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Toronto, Buffalo, Detroit, Providence, Chicago, San Francisco, and last but not least Seattle. I like what I have read on all of these cities. What I want to know is do you have any more suggestions or think that some of the cities that I listed I probably wouldn’t end up liking? If so please feel free to tell me so!I have been saving for quite some time now and have $10,000 saved (saving all of my pay check beside the money put aside for bills). That's why I chose to live with my parents while going to college. I did that because I know the economy sucks and I would need some money saved away just in-case I lost my job or whatever. Thanks for your concerns on me not being able to find a job where I want to go, I thought of that. That’s the reason why I saved the money by living with my parents. more

Resolved Question: Is anyone flying out of Washington Dulles to Long Beach CA on Wednesday the 23rd?

Is anyone flying out of Washington Dulles going to Long Beach CA on JETBLUE on Wednesday the 23rd who would rather leave o Tuesday the 22nd? Would you like to switch with me?? My travel arrangements got royally messed up by the snow. I was supposed to leave on saturday (yesterday) but now I'm leaving on Tuesday. The problem is, my one possible ride to the airport has an immoveable meeting on tuesday and theres no way of moving it. I live way too far to take a cab for less than 300$. Would anyone who is leaving on Wednesday want to switch with me? Please anyone you know is flying from Washington Dulles to Long Beach CA on JETBLUE ask them if they'd be willing to switch. more

Resolved Question: how many time have you moved and were to?

9 this will be my 10th time in march 1st place st louis missouri lived there for 2 month that when i was born 2nd place dallas texas i was 2 lived there for 6 month 3rd place destin florida live there for 1 year when was 3 4th place seattle washington live therefor 10 days 5th place branson missouri lived there for 11 month 6th place new york city live there for 1 year 7th place eagle idaho live there for 3 month 8th auburn alabama live there for 2 years 9th place chicago Illinois moving my 10th time to virgina beach virgina my dad said it the last time we are moving more

Voting Question: How important is fiscal conservatism to you?

I am John J. Janssen and I am running for as a Republican for Congress in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. After a brief modelling career in New York, I accepted an appointment to the US Naval Academy where I graduated in the top 5% of my class with a degree in Mathematics. After being selected as an Officer with the US Navy SEALs I served in Afghanistan and Iraq with SEAL Team 3 & 7 and the United States Navy Special Warfare Development Group (SEAL Team 6). I retired as a Lt. Commander and attended MIT Sloan for graduate studies where I received my MBA; I am currently working as a fund manager with D.E. Shaw & Co. in Washington, DC and live in Virginia Beach, VA with my wife and son. I am running on a platform of fiscal discipline, traditional values, support for our troops (especially our sailors in Norfolk), and strengthening our private sector and competitiveness abroad. more

Resolved Question: Would you support a military veteran for Congress?

Resolved Question: What is your biggest political issue in America right now?

Hello, I'm John J. Janssen and I am running for Congress in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District as a Republican. As a retired 8-year Navy SEAL Officer (SEAL Teams 3 & 7, Special Warfare Development Group) and veteran of OIF and OEF I know the meaning of hard work and sacrifice for one's country. I currently work as hedge fund manager with D.E. Shaw & Co. in Washington, DC and live with my wife and son in Virginia Beach, VA. I attended school at the United States Naval Academy (B.S) and MIT Sloan (MBA). My biggest issue in America is our spiraling national debt and deficit, which if elected to Congress, I will make every effort to ensure that we don't saddle future generations with our debt or lose our competitiveness in the globalized market place while ensuring that no American receive a tax increase. more

Resolved Question: are these military bases?

Los Angeles or also known as Long Beach (California), New York City (New York), Houston (Texas), Washington, DC Philadelphia (Louisiana), Detroit (Michigan), Jackson (Florida), Atlanta (Georgia), Fort Worth (Texas) and New Orleans (Florida). If a city doesnt go with the state please tell me more

Voting Question: wat command & conquer was it?

that had the map were u could fight in washington dc....i also think it had a map in china where it was snowing & a sunny beach map if im not mistaken could be a different one.....i thought it was c&c tiberium wars 3 but its not i can tell by the first 3 minutes of playin.....also the one im discribing isnt all that futuristic and if im also not mistaken it was the first one wit the sentry towers that had lasers....ty for taking ur time our to read this more

Resolved Question: Slammy Awards 2009 - Nominees..?

1.Superstar of the Year Randy Orton CM Punk John Cena Undertaker Chris Jericho 2."DAMN!" Moment of the Year Batista turning on Rey Sheamus ending Jamie Noble's WWE career Santino/Santina Jeff Hardy leaving the WWE 3.Match of the Year Shawn Michaels vs Undertaker - WrestleMania 25 Edge versus Jeff Hardy Extreme Rules ladder match No Way Out - Smackdown Elimination Chamber Randy Orton versus HHH Bash at the Beach Rey Mysterio versus Y2J Judgement Day 4.OMG Moment of the Year Randy Orton punts Vince McMahon Undertaker returns at Summerslam CM Punk cashes in on Jeff Hardy at Extreme Rules Matt Hardy turns on his brother Jeff at Royal Rumble 5.Diva of the Year Mickie James Michelle Mccool Beth Phoenix Maryse 6.Couple of the Year Dolph Ziggler & Maria Layla & William Regal Vickie Guerrero & Eric Escobar Edge and Vickie Guerrero 7.Extreme Moment of the Year Jeff Hardy swanton bomb off ladder onto CM Punk on announce table at Summerslam. John Cena chokeslammed through light at Backlash. Kofi Kingston Boom Drop from railing onto Orton on a table at Monday Night RAW. Edge enters RAW Elimination Chamber and wins World title at No Way Out. 8.Best Finisher Rko - Orton Starship Pain - John Morrison Codebreaker - Chris Jericho Killswitch - Christian Air Bourne - Evan Bourne Snap double underhook - drew mcintyre 9.Tag Team of the Year Jerishow - Chris Jericho & Big Show Legacy - Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase The Hart Dynasty - DH Smith & Tyson Kidd DX - Shawn Michaels & Triple H Mvp and Mark Henry 10. Worst Superstar Of The Year Hornswaggle Chavo Guerrero Mike Knox Charlie Haas Jesse 11.Announcer Of The Year Jerry Lawler Michael Cole JIm Ross Todd Grisham Matt Striker Josh Matthews Byron Saxton 12. Best theme song Raw Smackdown ECW 13.Best Guest Host: Osbournes Seth Green Trish Stratus Bob Barker Jesse Ventura 14.Young Superstar of the Year The Miz Kofi Kingston John Morrison Jack Swagger 15. Best New Superstar Drew Mcintyre Sheamus Abraham Washington Yoshi Tatsu Tyler Reks more

Resolved Question: Driving from Salt Lake City Utah to Forks Washington in May?

I know its a bit early but I'm going to have to stretch my budget as far as it will go. We are going to go to Forks Washington in May for the Twilight tour (I know, nerdy and over the top but what can I say?? lol) My hubby is indulging me for our anniversary We are either driving or flying. My husband would rather fly but I'm thinking there has to be something along the way to make a whole trip out of it. I hate flying and avoid it if I can! Is there anything fun/cool/interesting from Salt Lake City to Forks Washington? Its a LONG drive so there has to be some interesting places! Willing to go a little out of the way for things that are worth it! Also if you know of anything to do around/by Forks that would be great also! I know there is the beach and of course the Twilight tour but I don't think there is much else there! Except the Forest which my hubby is SO excited about! Thanks for any advice! more

Resolved Question: Who has been to Cannon Beach on the Oregon Coast?

I just got back from there last week and I am so amazed at how beautiful it is there. It was my first time going to the Oregon Coast and I couldn't believe what a different type coast it is compared to the Washington Coast. What do you think of the Oregon Coast? What is your favorite beach town/community? Do you like the smaller towns or the bigger cities? I loved Cannon Beach because it was so small and quaint. Also tell me what you love about the cities or towns that you love there. more

Resolved Question: Where are there some nice places to camp in Washington State?

it HAST to have a beach, and it HAST to be sunny. more

Resolved Question: What are some places to go for a Christmas outting (one day)?

Every December, sometime on a random weekend (not Christmas break) my family and I go somewhere for a Christmas outing. I have lots of siblings ranging from 6-15 and I'm 18. Then there's my dad and my stepmother and my fiance. We live in New Jersey and we usually go somewhere in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, even Washington or Delaware. Last year we went to Smithville in New Jersey. Smithville is a shopping place with all these cute Christmas-like outlets that sell little knickknacks and stuff. THe year before that we went to Pettlers Village in New Jersey which is just like Smithville. The year before that we went to some place in Pennsylvania. It was some kind of Christmas workshop. It was cute. The year before that we went to New York City and saw the Rockettes/went skating/shopping/looked at the tree at Rockefeller Center/etc. The year before that we went to this light show in Washington DC. You get the point. Everyone wants to go to NYC except for my dad's new wife. My mom used to love NYC before she passed away and we'd go all the time. Well, Shannon (my stepmom) HATES New York City and won't go. SO we all have to think of another place. What is a place around where I said that has to do with Christmas. NO BEACHES/TROPICAL WEATHER/SUNSHINE! Where is a place that would fit in my list of places for Christmas? It should be at least a half and hour away. more

Resolved Question: what percent of the following cities are homeless?

New York Los Angeles Chicago Houston Philadelphia Phoenix San Antonio San Diego Dallas San Jose Detroit Indianapollis Jacksonville San Francisco Columbus Austin Memphis Baltimore Fort Worth Charlotte El Paso Milwaukee Seattle Boston Denver Louisville-Jefferson County Washington D.C Nashville Las Vegas Portland Long Beach Tuscan Albuquerque Atlanta Oklahoma City Fresno Sacramento New Orleans Cleveland Kansas City Mesa Virgina Beach Omaha Oakland Miami Tulsa Honolulu Minneapolis Colorado Springs Arlington Raleigh more

Voting Question: Is the Federal Reserve on its way to being abolished ?

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-fed-ads26-2009nov26,0,2775391.story Federal Reserve tries theater ads to burnish its image Spots urging shoppers to use their credit cards wisely will be shown on big screens in 12 U.S. cities. The central bank has long been accused of neglecting its consumer protection duties. Reporting from Washington - The Federal Reserve isn't too popular these days, what with its failure to predict or prevent the financial crisis and recession, not to mention its involvement in last year's bailouts. Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) has a bestselling book out called "End the Fed," and some lawmakers are looking to cut back the central bank's power. It sounds like a perfect time for an ad campaign. The Fed has made a 45-second public service announcement to help consumers use their credit cards wisely. The spot will run before movie previews at theaters in 12 U.S. cities, including Long Beach, from Friday through Dec. 3. Over jazzy music, the announcer asks: "Want to use your credit card wisely? Here are some tips you can trust from the Federal Reserve." With the Fed logo featured prominently, the ad offers suggestions such as paying your bill on time and watching for changes in the terms of the account. Wow, looks like they are really busting out the PR stunts these days. I guess those Ron Paul supporters and libertarians aren't so wacko after all more

Voting Question: Where should I move for a new start?

Im looking to spread my wings and find myself and need help choosing what city I should move to. I am looking for a place that's surrounded by artistic influences, hot summers, beaches, affordable-cost-of living, pet friendly, thriving nightlife, relatively easy employment opp's, and nice friendly people. I like the city and excitement, and also enjoy a chill atmosphere with a 420-friendly demographic. I left my predictable, safe, comfortable life and in order to travel and be a drifter for awhile. Im leaving with the bare necessities, a few hundred bucks, and a lot of fear of the unknown. Im starting with nothing, leaving all my friends, family, drama, and baggage in order to live the life I want and become the person I want to be. This is a big risk but I hope to find myself along the way, meet some people, take new opportunities, and see where life takes me. I currently live near SF in CA, and some cities Im considering: Long Beach, CA El Cajon, CA Tampa, FL Miami,FL Houston, TX LA, CA SD, CA Washington, DC SFO, CA Where would you recommend, why, and any info would be helpful! Id really also love to hear from people who made a fresh start and have some advice. more

Resolved Question: Can you tell me a few things about Seattle Washington please?

I love mountains, ocean, trees, rain and clouds along with a big city environment. Seattle seems to offer me a bit of everything. Can you tell me a bit about Seattle though and the surrounding areas? I've got a few questions. What is the must do activity in Seattle, that Seattle is most known for? What are some good restraunts that offers that Northwest kick? Best food? Where is the best place to live in Seattle? How far are the mountains and some camping areas? Mt Rainer included. How far is the ocean, and which beach is the best to visit? Is Mercer Island a good place to live? What are YOUR favorite places in Seattle, or favorite activities? Thanks much, you'll be a great help. more

Resolved Question: Washington State Questions!?

So i am looking for four year universities, and i want to move out of California. it is just to congested and many people are coming over from everywhere. I LOVE the rain and cold so much. I am looking maybe to go to Washington, but where ever i go i HAVE to be by the beach, what cities are rainy constantly, but along the beach, and has more of maybe a "Twilight Saga" feel. i mean by that, like not to many people live there, and to go have fun you have to go to the cities, but i know i would have to drive a distance to get to school. My main questions are: -What cities in WA have constant rain but are close to the beach? -Are there any town(like forks) in WA that are not to far from a big city? -What cities in WA are along the beach with constant rain but are like no more than 40 minutes from a big city? - Is there any big cities where it is rainy constantly but is no more than 50 minutes from a beach? -Are small condo/town homes cheap over in WA? And if you could help me find any four year universities with my desired wanting(in my questions above) that would be FAB! Thank you SO much! more

Resolved Question: What kind of road bike should I buy?

I'm going to start training for a 120 mile ride from washington, dc to Bethany beach. I'm just getting into cycling because some of my friends have ridden in this race before. I'm the kind of person that once I get into something new I tend to stick with it so I would be fine spending a little more money for a nicer bike that will last me awhile and will still be good for me after I've gotten better and get more into it. What should I be looking for in a bike and what are some good brands? If I live in DC would it be smart to just ask people who work at one of the many local bike shops what they think I should get? more

Resolved Question: Are there any Big and Tall stores in Portland Oregon or Vancouver Washington area?

I'm looking for some big and tall stores mainly in the Vancouver Washington area. I know of the big and tall on Jantzen Beach but they're quite expensive and I'd like other places to shop. I usually wear 4xl-5xl sizes so if anyone can help that'd be excellent. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Help, ADD, Depression, Lost, not enjoying things.?

I been on Vyvanse for almost a year now, i get the seem side effects, I'm on 50MG now, it feels good the first 4-5 but then I go into depression + irritability for 3-4 hours then i feel disconnected from people and very tired. i noticed it didn't help me with motivation, and i feel i lost the word enjoying things. Don’t feel like i want to read or do things. Even things i used to like to do. I don't like going out any more because nothing interests me. I'm doing things because to do it and i don't do it in my own, I depend on people to tell me what to do. i'm not sure what to do any more. is it me? i feel sometimes my brain is dead and not working. my memory sucks big time. I miss place things and forget to do things even easy things at work. I tried Adderall but had really bad bad bad side effects. Vyvanse was least side effects. some people told me you might have depression or because you are working 12 hours night shift 3.5 days a week. I cant read and learn on my own, i have to be in class to make myself learn new things. reading things take me long time. I buy books to learn and improve my skills i read couple chapters then leave it and tell myself i will get back to it later but i never do. my home office is messy and my computer hasn’t been working for a while even that I'm System Engineer. my home theater cables are messy and not correct and tell myself i will do them tomorrow then i never do. I day dream a lot trillions things at same time, When i do a mistake at work i feel made and depressed. I feel I'm Dum and stupid and not able to accomplish things. If i learned new things at work or in school I FORGET what I learned after few weeks. going back for what I learned and read and it feels like this the first time I'm learning it therefore I give up. I used to love to go out and travel but not anymore. i don’t feel adventures or outgoing. I always day dream about setting on sunny beach looking toward the ocean. even lost interest in sex, I prefer to watch porn than having sex because i don't feel like having sex. I will be in a conference call and lose in touch with people. I have to ask people twice what they asked me because i don't get it or I forgot what they asked. The whole thing is affecting my work performance, I'm not able to improve myself or move up because of this. i tend to do least thing that is required from me to do and not put a full work to it. i don’t have trust in myself any more. Even sometimes I think I could be a really good knowledgeable person that people could refer to. i don't have trust in myself to ask questions afraid from people thinking I'm being Dum, and afraid to ask question because I'm afraid that I asked it few times before but i forgot the answer. i even forget if i asked that question before or not. sometimes I'm like a baby you have to hold my hand and show me how things are done few times for me to learn. If i go on vacation with my family I don’t feel like doing things but I'm doing it because of my family. example, I went to Washington DC sooo many times may be twice a year for the past 3 years, I never done anything there just family reunion, i never visited the white house or any museum or any land marks. I tell myself i would do that next I'm there but I never do. sorry for the long writing. What I said above with Vyvanse or without. ADD medication helped only for first 3 -4 hours more