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Lakeport Unified superintendent lays out plans for district budget ... - Lake County News

If approved, students will get a longer Thanksgiving vacation, elementary level teachers will have ... when this trend reverses,” referred to the personal affect the cuts will have on his family. “I have two children in this district and I know ...

Springtime and the Tulips Are A-Bloomin’ On Austin-Lehman Adventures ... - PR Inside

passes over bridge-covered canals and fields bursting with color, and concludes at the world’s largest tulip auction. Austin-Lehman Adventures ( www.austinlehman.com/ ) travelers will savor a biking vacation crafted by native-Dutchman and ALA ...

Springtime and the Tulips Are A-Bloomin’ On Austin-Lehman Adventures ... - PRLog (free press release)

Billings, Montana, March 2, 2010 -- Pedal past fields of brilliantly colored tulips this spring on Austin-Lehman Adventures’ “Highlights of Holland” trip ( http://www.austinlehman.com/ trips/holland___ highlights_o ... ). The five-day, four ...

Ampy, Jackson secure Plans - Progress Index

He needs to get his weight up a little, but he more than compensates with his strength ... I try to go 100 mph on every play." Also, Amply points to the overall leadership as to the growth of the Dinwiddie program during his four years. "

GRANTING A WISH: FBLA on a mission Nation Ford High students rally ... - Fort Mill Times

Students in Future Business Leaders of America at Nation Ford High School have a new project that doesn’t including balancing debits and credits, perfecting speaking skills or developing business plans. Instead, the FBLA wants to make 9-year-old ...

Harness the potential of existing infrastructure - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

I applaud the county government for its acknowledgment of the necessity of mass transit projects for continued economic growth of our region ( "Oakland Transit Line Explored," Feb. 24). However, a word of caution is in order before we risk the chance ...

Kids often over-scheduled during summer holidays - StarPhoenix

A generation or two ago, summer meant freedom. Now, for many young children, it means keeping busy. Today's kids are hyper-organized: day camps, overnight camps, summer tutorials, swimming lessons, tennis lessons, trips abroad — they do them all ...

Blues hit a tough stretch of road - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

PHOENIX — For Eric Brewer, it was a few days with his family in Florida. For Mike Weaver, it was a trip to Mexico. For Cam Janssen, it was a boat in the Bahamas. For B.J. Crombeen, some time in New York. For all but three of the Blues — Olympic ...

St. Lucia resort caters to couples only - Regina Leader-Post

Let me describe our St. Lucia love nest: a charming white cottage, with ample gingerbread trim, a veranda large enough for a round table with two chairs for breakfasting and two chaises for afternoon napping. Within, the main attraction is a king ...

Words from the Front - Baltimore City Paper

Anzio is a picturesque seaside town on Italy's west coast, some 35 miles south of Rome. Prior to World War II, it was a popular holiday beach spot; during WWII, a 15-mile stretch of shore, including this vacation hamlet, was the site of one of the ...

Open Question: How do you deal with this girl situation?

I work for my family. I ran one of their retail stores for the fours summers I was home on college break. We hired this girl who was five years younger than me. When she was a freshman in HS I was a sophmore in college. We worked together for three summers. She always hit on me, actually told me she loved me a few times. I rejected her all the time. She kept asking me out over and over. Always would try to hug me and I would always push her away. The .ast summer I worked with her she really wanted to stay in contact with me when I went back to school. I said no. She said we could just be friend. Then she told me she was the age of consent and then she said she was 18. She seemed like frantic to stay in contact with me. She told me she loved me and looked like she was going to cry the last day we worked together. I refused to have any contact with her outside of work like I had for the last years I worked with her. It is completely inappropriate to have any outside contact with her outside of work. I added her to facebook a few months later and she sent me a message she was the age of consent. I told her no. She flipped out on me told me to never talk to her. She basically told me to F myself. I have never said a word to her since. I came back that summer after graduating. She never worked for us again. Guess who was standing in my place of work the day I came back. I ignored her. She did it again at the end of the summer and I ignored her again. She "bumped" into my mom the days after both occasions that I ignored her. The next summer I guess she was 18, she came in my store every day for two weeks, randomly bumped into my parents a lot, even my co workers mentioned to her friends how much she was in my store. I found out that someone was calling my store asking when I working, this happened a lot. I also notice a ton (like everyday) someone hanging up when I picked up the ringing phone. I ignored her every time she tried to talk to me. Mutual friends of ours have talked to each other and she was never mentioned. This past summer she came into my store the day I came back from a long vacation. She stared at me and I ignored her and she walked out. I haven't heard from her in almost 10 months. Her mom comes into my store every couple of months like nothing has happened. I like being tempted to get involved with a underage female employee and then having her stalk me. more

Open Question: Guinea Pig questions and concerns?

I would like to adopt a pair of Guinea Pigs from a local shelter, but I have some worries. Our family goes on vacations during the summer and whenever else we can, and I was wondering if I could take them with me on a car ride or if I should leave them at home and pay one of my well trusted neighbors to take care of them. I have a small-ish room and would not be able to give them seven feet of space, but they would have a four of five foot cage to live in. Is that good, because that is the best our family has? I could let them outside in one of those x-pens in the spring and summer. I also would take them out in the morning for ten minutes or so each, and then again in the evening, after I return from school. I would give them their exercise in the evening, after I get home from school. Will they be lonely if I am gone from 6am to 3pm? I would get two so they would be less bored and lonely and I would also give them some things to do in their age. Is that enough? If not, could you give me some advice? If we need to go to the grocery store the next day and are lacking in fruits and veggies, what should I do? How much should a Guinea Pig cost for it’s entire life, not including the original purchase price? How would I introduce the two Guineas together? I want them to be able to live calmly together, and I am getting two females, most likely around the same age or from the same shelter. Thank you very much, Indigo more

Voting Question: Could it be real? Please tell me what you think.?

As a young girl I went to Wisconsin to visit my sister, the last day that I was there I very briefly met a boy named Reid. I had completely forgotten about this boy up until the last 4 years. One summer my brother went back to WI for vacation and met up with Reid again, to make a long story short my bro gave Reid my number and this boy, now a handsome young man called me and left a charming voice mail on my phone, ha ha. I called him back and we hit it off right away. We felt crazy about each other, and planned on starting a relationship together (my family was going to move to WI within the month) until we both figured out that I was not going to be able to move. After that we did not talk as much, it went from hours every day of talking, to maybe one phone call a week sometimes less. It was a very hard time for us. A couple of months passed and I met somebody else, I was crazy about him, we dated for about a year and all was great. But then there came a time when my mind was going back to the summer before, when I'd been involved with Reid. I felt like i was missing something in my current relationship. I called Reid one day because I felt that I would rather have him be a friend in my life, than not in it at all. If truth be known I really did not think that he'd ever be anything more than just a friend. I loved Nic, and I wanted to stay with him. But after months of talking to Reid again, he became my best friend, we would try and talk about our relationships together, and just be there for one another. But that soon was just not enough. All the feelings we once had were back. I made the big leap and I left Nic. Me and Reid had a long distance relationship together once again, but he planned on moving down here sooner or later. A long while passed and the distance became so difficult on both of us. We decided to wait. We dated around again for a while, still keeping in contact every once in a while. But with in the four years we've talked things always come back to the two of us. And every time that they do the feelings get more intense and more serious. More I love you's more I want to be with you forever when I come down there, etc. I am in love with this guy, and he is in love with me. But it is a hard thing for me to comprehend considering we have not seen each other since we were kids. We basically have not even met if feels like. Could what we have really be real? I can picture spending my life with him. I just don't know what to think. Anyway, he is trying his best to make it down here in May. How would you feel about this whole situation? Do you believe in loving someone you have never met but once? Thank you. more

Resolved Question: If you could tell the girls that made the pregnancy pact?

What you tell them? As summer vacation begins, 17 girls at Gloucester High School are expecting babies — more than four times the number of pregnancies the 1,200-student school had last year. Some adults dismissed the statistic as a blip. Others blamed hit movies like Juno and Knocked Up for glamorizing young unwed mothers. But principal Joseph Sullivan knows at least part of the reason there's been such a spike in teen pregnancies in this Massachusetts fishing town. School officials started looking into the matter as early as October, after an unusual number of girls began filing into the school clinic to find out if they were pregnant. By May, several students had returned multiple times to get pregnancy tests, and on hearing the results, "some girls seemed more upset when they weren't pregnant than when they were," Sullivan says. All it took was a few simple questions before nearly half the expecting students, none older than 16, confessed to making a pact to get pregnant and raise their babies together. Then the story got worse. "We found out one of the fathers is a 24-year-old homeless guy," the principal says, shaking his head. (Read "Gloucester Principal Stands by Story.") The question of what to do next has divided this fiercely Catholic enclave. Even with national data showing a 3% rise in teen pregnancies in 2006 — the first increase in 15 years — Gloucester isn't sure it wants to provide easier access to birth control. In any case, many residents worry that the problem goes much deeper. The past decade has been difficult for this mostly white, mostly blue-collar city (pop. 30,000). In Gloucester, perched on scenic Cape Ann, the economy has always depended on a strong fishing industry. But in recent years, such jobs have all but disappeared overseas, and with them much of the community's wherewithal. "Families are broken," says school superintendent Christopher Farmer. "Many of our young people are growing up directionless." (See the top 10 news stories of 2008.) The girls who made the pregnancy pact — some of whom, according to Sullivan, reacted to the news that they were expecting with high fives and plans for baby showers — declined to be interviewed. So did their parents. But Amanda Ireland, who graduated from Gloucester High on June 8, thinks she knows why these girls wanted to get pregnant. Ireland, 18, gave birth her freshman year and says some of her now pregnant schoolmates regularly approached her in the hall, remarking how lucky she was to have a baby. "They're so excited to finally have someone to love them unconditionally," Ireland says. "I try to explain it's hard to feel loved when an infant is screaming to be fed at 3 a.m." (Read "Gloucester Pregnancy Plot Thickens.") The high school has done perhaps too good a job of embracing young mothers. Sex-ed classes end freshman year at Gloucester, where teen parents are encouraged to take their children to a free on-site day-care center. Strollers mingle seamlessly in school hallways among cheerleaders and junior ROTC. "We're proud to help the mothers stay in school," says Sue Todd, CEO of Pathways for Children, which runs the day-care center. (See the people who mattered in 2008.) But by May, after nurse practitioner Kim Daly had administered some 150 pregnancy tests at Gloucester High's student clinic, she and the clinic's medical director, Dr. Brian Orr, a local pediatrician, began to advocate prescribing contraceptives regardless of parental consent, a practice at about 15 public high schools in Massachusetts. Currently Gloucester teens must travel about 20 miles (30 km) to reach the nearest women's health clinic; younger girls have to get a ride or take the train and walk. But the notion of a school handing out birth control pills has met with hostility. Says Mayor Carolyn Kirk: "Dr. Orr and Ms. Daly have no right to decide this for our children." The pair resigned in protest on May 30. Gloucester's elected school committee plans to vote later this summer on whether to provide contraceptives. But that won't do much to solve the issue of teens wanting to get pregnant. Says rising junior Kacia Lowe, who is a classmate of the pactmakers': "No one's offered them a better option." And better options may be a tall order in a city so uncertain of its future. — With reporting by Kimberley McLeod/New York Read more: http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1815845,00.html#ixzz0eRghRCug more

Voting Question: Mother is afraid to go through divorce?

My mom has been separated from our father for almost two years. She left him for fear of herself as well as her children. He has a history of alcoholism and physical abuse. Now, she wants him to provide child support since he hasn't sent much money in these past two years. I understand that without court interference he isn't obliged to, but four children are a financial handful for a single mother living with her mom. She is afraid of our father gaining visitation rights and being able to take them out of state. Our father lives in Ga and we're upstate in Ny. My mother does not want him to take my siblings during summer vacations and holidays while she doesn't get to spend any time like that with them. My father has two strikes against him that I am aware of. One, when he got violent with me while I was in middle school. And two, when we left mom had physical abuse recorded with the police in Ga before we fled. He went to jail for a month after this and was sent to anger management and such. There is also talk within the family about my father abusing his siblings as well as his own mother, but i'm not too sure about how that would hold up in any court. Would this series of past events affect him gaining any sort of visitation rights? He followed the courts orders to go to AA and anger management. But, he was sent to these programs after the first incident and we see how that turned out. Sorry about the jumbled thoughts its just really late and mom is concerned about this. I just want to get any information on this. I'll greatly appreciate it.Haha see I told you its late I just didn't get down to it. The question is should my mom divorce my father instead of just going to child support? And, is there anything keeping him from getting out of state visitation rights based on past situations? more

Resolved Question: Where's a good place to stay in Puerto Rico in the summer?

My family and i have decided to start planning our summer vacation as of now since last year we planned too late and most of the places we checked out in PR were already booked. Now, i would like to know of a nice place to stay for a family of four : 2 kids under 5 and my husband and i. A place near the beach preferably and with an outdoor pool. I would like to hear from ppl who have actually stayed in the places they might recommend and if the place has a website, i would like to know if it's close to the way it's pitched on the website. more

Resolved Question: Am I being selfish or is she?

Maybe you read my other question about if I had a right to be angry. This is different. If you didn't read the question, my cousin who I'll call Colby fell out of a tree when she was at a party at midnight and drinking and riding ATV's. She's in 12th grade. She broke her back falling out of the tree, and now has to have two major surgeries, and will have a metal cage in her ribcage and metal rods in her back for the rest of her life. What I want to know is why I have to suffer for Colby's bad choices. Colby's partied like that before, her parents told her about the bad choices she was making, and she ignored them. She lives in California, and I live in New York. I have two other cousins, who I'll call Rory and Mike, who live near me in New York. Rory's eleven, Mike's 15 and I'm 14. My family, Mike and Rory's family, and Colby's family were all gonna go on a big vacation together this summer. We've been planning it for 2 years. But now my aunt's using up her vacation time at work to go fly out to California, my mom is doing the same thing, and my other aunt (Colby's mom), is of course taking off time from work to take care of Colby. They also have to pay for the plane tickets, and my aunt has to pay for Colby's surgery, which is 4,000 and she's going to college next year so they're worried about paying for that, so now we can't go on vacation. Maybe I wouldn't be disappointed if it was a spur of the moment thing, but I've been looking forward to this for 2 years, and Colby ruined it for all of us. Thing is, this vacation will never happen now. Not even in a few years. Because Colby's going to college, and the year after that my older sister's going to college, then the year after that, Mike, and the year after that, me. This was the last summer we could do it, and that's why we planned it to be now. And now it will never happen. It's not a loss to Colby, though, because she didn't even care about the trip, but the rest of us did. I tried to forget about it, and realize that Colby needed us, but my mom's going to be in California taking care of Colby during my midterm week at school. I was counting on my mom helping me study, because I have trouble concentrating on my own, and when my dad helps me study, he makes everything overcomplicated and we just get frustrated at each other. I know I won't end up studying, or even if I do, I won't be able to concentrate and memorize the stuff for all of my four midterms. This counts for 1/6 of my grades in all my final classes, and I think I'm going to fail, because I was depending on my mom being there for me, but now she's there for Colby. The thing I'm most upset about, though, is the way Colby treats me. She's four years older than me, and for a long time, was my only girl cousin. I idolized her, and she basically ignored me, always acting bored when I talked to her. She's always been fairly cold to me, and has recently started being a little bit mean to me. I know she'll act like she's got the worst life in the world now, and she won't even realize that she ruined stuff for me, my sisters, and my other cousins. I know it sounds selfish, but I used to idolize Colby and she always put me down and acted like me standing next to her was an inconvenience to her. And now she won't even ever know that she's actually inconvenienced me. She's all my family talks about now, my mom and my aunts are very stressed and irritable and it's making everything extremely unpleasant and everyone is unpleasant to be around because they're upset. I almost cried when I heard what happened, but I was also mad. I think if anyone's actions are selfish, it's Colby's. She didn't intend to get hurt, no, but she knew that my parents and Mike's parents were worried about the way she partied, and her parents were worried about it, too. And now because she did what everyone told her not to, we all have to give up everything for her, and she doesn't even care. What I'd like to know is- 1- Am I being selfish? and 2-Why do I have to suffer for her bad choices, and give up things for her when she's been so cold to me all these years? more

Voting Question: What do I do since my girlfriend found inappropriate instant messages on my computer?

Okay, here's the deal. I am a freshman in college and I have been with a good number of girls. Girlfriends, friends with benefits, hook ups, the whole deal. But I have never loved anyone. Except this one girl, that I have been obsessed with since I first met her when I was twelve years old. All I have done for the past few years is think about her. She's beautiful, but she never wanted to be more than just friends with me. This past summer however, she revealed to me that she has strong feelings for me. We had one of the most amazing nights ever that day. But I cannot be her boyfriend because I am not Christian. Her parents are very religious and she has been brought up that way. I get along with her family very well, and they invite me over all the time, but they do not know that her and I love each other. They would never allow her to be with me because of the fact that I am not Christian, no matter how "good" they might think I am. Anyways, it has been eight months since the first night we kissed, and we have been behaving as if we were a couple. We go on dates, we hold hands, we kiss, we are absolutely obsessed with one another. I trust her and she trusts me. I could not be happier and neither could she. We love being together. But again, her parents think we are just best friends. The problem is that every now and then, when things are going absolutely perfect and the two of us are on top of the world, she reminds me that we may never be together. That because I am not Christian we will never be a couple. Her parents would never accept me as more that just her friend. When she reminds me of this, I break down. I go home and I cry, which I NEVER do, and I throw up. I can't sleep. And every now and then, I will go online and send instant messages to people. I will enter chatrooms and send random people really flirtatious text messages. Everybody ignores them. Nobody has ever replied to a single one. I feel like a creep, and then I go to bed feeling like the most pathetic man on Earth. I have never told her about these desperate messages in the middle of the night. The other day she borrowed my laptop to take to work. She found the messages which I had completely forgotten about because it's not like I did that every night, just three or four times over the past eight months. You can imagine how betrayed she feels. She even found a flirtatious conversation I had with my ex-girlfriend that I had on one of those nights. I have never PHYSICALLY done anything with anybody else while we've been "together", it's just these few instant messages. I think it's finally over. I feel it. She does not trust me. And she does not want to speak to me. I return to school in a few days, which is 2,000 miles away from here. I NEED to see her before then. I can't move away feeling like it is over and not see her again until summer vacation. What do I do? Have I completely destroyed my chances with the girl of my dreams?These are some really great answers. I just want to add that I would never lie to her parents about my beliefs. I am not a very religious person but I do believe in God, just not in the Christian God. And I could never tell her parents otherwise. They would not believe me if I said I was Christian anyways. They know that I am not. Also, she herself wants a Christian boyfriend. Not just because of her parents, but because she herself wants a Christian boyfriend. I started praying a few months ago to see if maybe her God can hear me.I spoke to her the very next day after she confronted me about the instant messages. I cried in front of her for the first time. Never in my life have I cried in front of another person. The tears were pouring down from my face. It was embarrassing. She didn't mind and has always told me that it is okay to cry. I told her why I wrote the messages, and that nothing ever came out of them. She told me that she looks at me and all she sees is a liar now. We have texted each other and talked on the phone since then, but she keeps saying that she is not going to go out of her way to see me before I leave. She has a job and tons of school work since the semester just started at her university. I don't know what to do or say. I can't lose her. I feel so stupid asking for help here, but I don't know where else to go. How can I fix what I have done? Do I deserve a second chance? more

Resolved Question: Family travel ideas?

I am trying to find an affordable and fairly closeby (within four hours) place for a family summer vacation. I have a 6 year old almost 5 year old and 2 year old. I love for my children to experience new things (we have been to Baltimore aquarium) but as a family of 5 are on a tight budget. We live on the easter shore of MD and would like to do just a weekend trip. Any ideas? P.S. We have looked into Sesame Place in PA and that's one of our current options more

Resolved Question: I don't know what to do with this situation, I'm a college student but I don't know if to continue!?

I'm 20 years old; I start going to college at the age of 18. I was so excited! High School for me was not I expect to be, My mom though that I won't have a future because for her I never do anything in life. At the age of 17 I start the GED program, I couldn't understand what's the professor was teaching so I decided to take the books to home and teach myself. But for my mother, I was doing anything. At the end of the year by June 2007 I asked my professor to send me to take the exam, Although he didn't feel I was going to pass, he sent me. When I came back from vacation, I Received a letter with my High School Diploma and a over high passin grade 4 every subject. I was happy I Knew that for the first time, my mom would be proud of me. When I start going to college, everything were awesome! But my mom start to push me to get a job saying that I have to stop being so useless, because for her I was doing anything. So I apply for target and got accepted, I love this store but its a retail store and crazy as hell scheduled. On spring fall 2008 my GPA star to fall. My scheduled at target was 3:15-12:00 am. But I didn't want my mom to start saying that I was a worthless. I talked to her and accepted. But the same think start again. She said that I misuse TAP and FAFSA money, but Hey! I worked the entire christmas 2008 days and night over hour; But I didn't take that money for me, I gave it to her! I Don't care about money I just care on making my people happy but its like they forget about me! I'm not a party person I just like to be at home with the love of my family.But this job at school its not the type of job I like, I like a place to move around and etc, Like Target! The main reason that make lead me to decide to start working its to start from the beginning & get experience, But this is affecting soo much my career. Its showing that I'm a dumb person and I'm not =( My GPA is sooo low!! I Studied sooo hard for this final to get a D in a class just because this damn professor its a maniac! But I realized that its my fault! I'm doing something wrong and what's hurts me more its that my mother can't understand how much this is affecting me! Because she start working younth, she expect me to do the same think. And what make me proud of me its having things on my own!But there's something I star to think ; If at college per semester, FAFSA and TAP give me $2,500 every semester. excluding $1,500 Workstudy! Total more than $7,000 year. Why I'm loosing that money and earning $3,000 a year by receiving humiliation from managers that make you feel a shit! just because if I exceed that amount my mother won't get Section 8 and help from the government, but in the other hand when she get mad at me she can start saying that she can call the police and kick me out of the house because she pay the rent? Hey Don't get me wrong she's not a bad mother, she's my life I love her so much! But sometimes she make mee feel so useless cuz she can't understand my pain. She always accuses me of the misfortune of her life, but its not my fault that she has taken bad desicions. Desicion that has affect me more than her but im not going to live in the past! She can expect me to be a professional in order to help her in the future if she don't help me to do it! Its like my psychology say when a person don't have a knowledge of what its to be a college students, won't understand what they suffer. I tried to say that to her and she felt offended. She's pushing me to act this way and I don't know what to do. I will defenetively leave target and go back to work on Summer and Christmas time but my school has alway be my priority in life. I'm stuying business management thinking of being a lawyer bubt almost all my classes are D so I don't kno if to start from the beginning again or finish and transfer to a four year college? I need 20 credits more but being on probation just let me take 7 credits per semester!! more

Resolved Question: Can someone PLEASE translate this paragraph to Spanish for me?? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE :)?

My family and I went to the Bahamas for a summer vacation, we went on a plane that took us from San Antonio to Florida, and from florida we got on a smaller plane that took us to the Bahamas. We stayed there for four nights. After settling in the first day, the vacation soon began. We went scuba diving, ate all types of different foods and tryed lots of fun activity's while hanging out at the beach and the hotel. When the time came to leave back home, nobody wanted to leave. more

Resolved Question: A Baby Name Story 2......by request?

You and your best friend were listening to your favorite radio station when you heard the announcer say be the 4th caller and you will win an all expense paid trip for two to Paris, France to see your favorite musician live in concert. YOU WON!!! You and your best friend didn't waist any time packing. Before you knew it you were in Paris at one of the most prestigious hotels in the city with a direct view of the Eiffel tower. You spent 4 glorious nights and five splendid days. While in Paris you and your friend met some handsome Parisian men who showed you around and showed you some other things too. Nine months later you give birth to a baby girl. What do you name her? Seven years later your little girl is in second grade. She travels to Paris in the summer to visit with her dad. You are now married and happy with your partner. Your partner cares for your daughter like his/her own child. While your daughter was visiting with her dad over summer break you conceived. The pregnancy was grueling and you craved celery, bananas, and meatballs together. On December 7th you deliver a healthy, bouncing, baby boy. He looks a lot like your partner what do you name him? Your family is complete you have a girl and a boy a wonderful partner. Your daughter is 11 your son is four. It's mid April and you decided to take a family vacation to Disney World. You all had fun seeing the sites. While there you and your partner conceived. This pregnancy was easy aside from the horrible morning sickness and heartburn from the spicy food you craved. On December 25th at 1:00am you gave birth to a baby girl who looks just like you. What do you name her? Your house is full of love now your oldest daughter is 16 and can speak fluent English and French, your son is 9 and likes playing hockey, and your youngest is 5 and is the most popular girl in kindergarten. You and your partner have your hands full with taking the kids to practice meets, friends houses, sleepover parties, birthday parties, dance recitals, school recitals, doctor appointments, dentist appointments, etc that you barley have any "one on one" time. For your anniversary your best friend decides to care for your children over night while you and your partner go out on the town and stay at a fancy hotel. You conceived. The doctor's worry because of your age that this pregnancy could become disastrous and there may be minor complications with the baby. You receive a terrifying phone call four months into the pregnancy from the doctor. The doctor states that he detected an irregular heartbeat and needs you to come in right away for observation. After being poked and prodded and several tests later the news is broken to you. Good thing you were already laying down. We have discovered that you are pregnant with triplets the doctor confirms as you and your partners mouths hit the floor. On December 28 you give birth to two boys and one girl. The oldest boy looks like your dad, the second boy looks like your partner's mom, and the girl is a perfect image of your mom. more

Resolved Question: What should I do with my African Grey Parrot while on vacation?

every year my family goes away for a week in the summer. but soon my family is going to adopt a baby african grey and im worried about what we will do with it while were away.. bringing it wouldnt be a problem im just worried about its health and safety. its a four hour drive with and we take one break about halfway, but we also have our dog in the car and our car is not that big and our dogs pretty hyper. were there for a week so would i need its normal cage there? maybe i could find one that folds up.. i have another bird, a green cheek conure.. and my brother comes over and feeds her and changes her water everyday but an african grey requires more attention.. like 4 hours out of her cage a day. and i cant expect him to do that for a whole week. at the cottage, i have my own bedroom that i could put the bird in and let her out of her cage in.. and also my dog isnt in the cottage alot shes usually at the lake playing in the water, so letting the bird fly around the cottage would be okay too as long as the doors are closed. i'm willing to pack a lot less (i usually pack too much teehee:3) to help fit the birds things. i also know it will take a lot of attention away from me having fun like swimming and stuff but im willing to give that up aswell.. ill do anything i can to help the bird! does anyone have any ideas? because i'm really confused.. i cant stay home alone with the bird cause i'm 17 and i'm scared to stay home alone for one night, let alone a whole week. :) (i know, im a wimp) would a bird be okay driving 4 hours in maybe a travel cage or something? what kind of cage would i have to bring with me, like what size.. since this is a whole week? would it be better to find her a babysitter or something?? any advice would be great! **please no rude comments or saying "you shouldnt get one then". you dont know me, and you dont know how much i loooove animals. so please dont, im trying my best.. and by asking this, i want to know what i should do, not any lectures. thanks. more

Voting Question: Is my friend gay for me and if so what should I do?

So I am a Canadian who went on a working holiday to Ireland for a year. While I was there I met a guy and we quickly became good friends and we did everything together from going to the shop for five minutes to shopping. We even moved with each other on 4 different occasions. We drank together all the time just me and him and we shared stories with each other. Towards the end of the trip we would sleep in the same room on separate couches eventhough we each had our own rooms. On a couple of occasions we even shared a bed eventhough there were other options available and we would never wear pants when we slept either in the same bed or on the couches. I also know that he has talked to his family about me lots as they all wished me well when i had to leave. However my friend did sleep with women while i was there as well, and at one point I had a friend from Canada come and visit me and the two hooked up (no sex). Eventually my visa finished and i returned to canada and we continued to keep in touch via facebook and IM. In the summer after being home for only four months me and my friend (the one who he made out with who now had a major crush on him) went back to Ireland. While there we did not sleep int he same room and he and my friend ended up having sex (although my friend is really headstrong and would easily initiate things). But when we went to Ireland we went to a music festival. While there him and my friend shared a blanket yet each night usually a part of my body was touching his. Then when we were really drunkwe both went to the portapottys to pee and when i opened the door he was standing there and he rushed in and shut the door, grabbed me by the hips, looked me int he eyes and said that he was soo happy to see me and that it kinda sucked that my other friend was there. This was followed by a short awkward silence of us staring into each others eyes and holding each other by the hips like he was expecting a kiss but i was paralyzed with joy and he leaned in and licked my face and said my friend is so hot though and ran out the door. Shortly after this we went to the concert area and he kept saying lets go to the washroom and i said yes lets go but we never did. Eventually i left by myself to go see a band that none of the other people really knew and when we left each other eventhough it was only gonna be for like an hour or so we gave each other a big hug and a kiss on the cheek. Later int he vacation we decided to get dressed up in our nice clothes and go drinking just for fun. Numerous times when we were getting ready he told me i looked good. Tehn after a few pints he started dancing up on me, moreso me than my friend. Then he would unbutton his shirt and get me to motorboat him which i was happy to do and he motorboated me and at one point unbuttoned his shirt and, grabbed my hand, and made me touch his chest. This made me happy cuz i thought he actually did like me and throughout the day we would constantly go to the washroom with eachother and try to get a stall just for us. ianlly later int he night we went to the washroom and the stall opened up and i signalled to him so we both went in. I unbuttoned his shirt again and motorboated him and then kissed him on the cheek in a somewhat passionate way. He did not respond and left shortly after. We have yet to ever bring these up again. Later the same summer he came to canada but this time spent most of his time at my friends house (the one that he slept with) and even went on a boating trip with her without me. Needless to say his trip to canada wasnt asnice as my trip to Ireland, nothing exceptional happened other than a drunken trip to the washroom once again when camping but both of us were too sober i think. To this day we talk nearly daily and he had sent me a bday card for my bday and called me on my bday. hes constantly asking me when can i come back to ireland cuz he cant wait for another airport reunion. As to what hes saying to my other friend that he claims he likes im not sure but they dont seem to be talking as often as they used to. Now he is planning on coming to canada for a year and is planning to come sooner than previously planned and once told me if he could afford it he would come now. he already has told me he is living with me (which is about 4 hours drive away from my female friend). I am madly in love with him and think about him constantly and hes my best friend to and dont wanna risk losing him as a friend so how should i proceed? Theres many more things that have made me wonder about whether he is gay or straight but this question is already long enough. Also his parents are really old school and religious which i think would inhibit him on coming out completely but he knows that i can keep secrets so im not sure. Also Ireland isnt exceptionally as gay friendly as Canada.Also should I wait until we are face to face to tell him this or should I send him an email so that he knows before he fully commits to coming to canada and living with me. more

Resolved Question: What are my legal options against a police officer who arrested my son and lied in court?

I will try to be brief: While my son and I were visiting his high school this summer for a meeting with the football coach and guidance office, a police detective approached us. The detective asked if I could bring my son to police headquarters to discuss an incident that occurred on July 4th. We immediately went to police headquarters and talked to the detective outside, He asked if he could speak with my son alone, for which I objected. He then stated that my son was NOT under suspicion for ANY crimes, and was simply seeking information about a July 4th incident. My son indicated that he didn't know what occurred on July 4th and couldn't offer any information. The detective was insistent about speaking with my son alone. I objected, but my 17 yr old son offered to speak to the detective alone, since he didn't have anything to hide. Well, what resulted from this was my son being photographed and fingerprinted against his will. My son told me what happened, and I immediately requested answers from the detective. Two days later, the detective called my home and requested that my son return to the police department for more questions. When I told him I would not bring him back, on the advice of our attorney, the detective informed me that my son was going to be arrested for a crime that occurred on July 20th. The evidence used to make the arrest was the photograph the detective took of my son two days prior. Please note, my son had a clear record prior to this arrest. My son had to endure weeks in a juvenile detention center before we could go to trial. Unknown to the detective, the following facts existed: 1) My family returned home from a two week vacation on July 19, and I was able to account for my son's movements for the entire day on July 20. 2) The police report and the victim's statement indicated that the person who committed the crime has a close cut hair style. On July 20th my son had long twisted hair about 8 inches long. I provided video and photographs from a wedding my family attended on July 18 some 500 miles away. My son cut his hair five days prior to meeting the detective because he was getting ready for football season. 3) During the time of the incident he was charged with, he was on his Facebook account chatting with numerous friends. This information was provided at trial by certified records from Facebook. To sum this up, my son's trial showed how the detective lied on numerous occasions. His testimony at trial didn't match his written statement or the testimony of the victim. The victim and the detective called each other liars during the trial. Thankfully, the trial judge found the detective's actions were deceitful and not creditable, and my son was found not involved in the crime. My wife and I want to seek legal action against the detective, as my son lost over four weeks of school as a result of being in a juvenile detention center; missed out on his football season (my son is among the Top 5 sprinters in the state of Maryland); and was a mental and financial drain for us. Can we do anything? Thank youFor the person who insist the information I provided is false, my son's case number is JA-09-1414 in the state of Maryland. Everything I stated in my question can be substantiated. I posted my question in the hopes that I can obtain useful information as to my next course of action.To answer the question as to why I went to the police station and let the detective speak to my son: Because I feared the police/detective would have simply picked my son up at some later point and taken him to the police station and called me after the fact. I felt I was cooperating fully, and since my son assured me he was not involved in anythig, we had nothing to worry about.Order of Events: 8/10/09 - Date when my son & I went to high school, was approached by the detective, and when my son spoke with the detective. Detective was waiting at the school. Per his testimony at trial, he contacted the school ahead of time and the school informed him that my son and I were going to be there. 8/12/09 - Date my son was arrested. 8/13/09 - My son was detained and sent to juvenile detention center to await merit hearing (trial). 9/8/09 - Original date of trial. Trial was postponed until October 13 to allow our attorney to obtain records from Facebook. 9/1509 - My son was released from juvenile detention center under Electronic Monitoring. Merits Hearing (Trial) is again postponed until 11/5/09 to allow Facebook time to produce Certified Records of my son's account. 11/509 - Merit Hearing (Trial). My son was found Not Involved (Not Guilty) of all counts. Judge also reprimanded detective for his conduct in handling this case.Other Dates: 7/4/09 - During the July 4th fireworks celebration in our town, a young man was robbed of his skateboard. My son was at the celebration with his girlfriend, and the person accused of the robbery was a former friend of my son. This was the reason the detective claimed why he wanted to talk to my son. 7/20/09 - A person was assualted and robbed of his cellphone by a group of young men in the same area as the skateboard incident. Based on the testimony of the detective, he believed my son was involved because of his past friendships. When my son spoke to the detective on 8/10/09, he was never asked about the incident on 7/20/09. His entire written statement was one paragraph that stated he had no knowledge of what happened on 7/4/09. The detective showed the victim a picture of my son on 8/11/09, and the victim indicated my son "could have been" one of the people who attacked him and stole his cell phone. This was the detective's basis for arresting my son.The importance of the hairstyle is that my son's hair was about 7-8 inches long, styled in a twist. The victim's police statement indicated the attacker had a short, close cut hairstyle. My son cut his hair on 8/5/09, 16 days after the incident, because he was getting ready for football season, and he couldn't afford paying $50 every three weeks to have his hair styled. The Facebook records were critical because it showed my son was home with me at the time, and was on his computer. Our attorney need to show it was impossible to be at the crime scene, which was three miles from my home, and on his computer chatting with friends.As for the detective lying: During the trial, detective indicated that he went to the victim's home to show him photos of possible suspects. However, the victim testified he went to the police station and looked at some photo books. On 8/11/09, the detective showed him a photo of my son and said "he believes we have the right guy". At that time he picked the photo of my son. All of this is on record and part of the trial testimony. Also, when I arrived at the police station with my son, I asked the detective if I need to have my attorney here, or if my son was under suspicion for anything. He said "no". But he testified that he informed me my son was a suspect. This was challenged during cross examination, and he eventually recanted some of his previous testimony, where he "assumed" I was informed of the information. more

Resolved Question: How long can a cat be left alone?

I am going on vacation and am wondering how long a cat can be left alone? He is an adult and a healthy cat. He does not like to socailize with other people and is afraid of strangers. If left with strangers he will not eat or drink water. I took a vacation over the summer and left him for four days with two litter boxes, four bowls of food and four bowls of water and all of his toys scattered all over the place, of the rooms he is allowed in. I shut the door of the dangerous places. When I got back, he still had lots of food and water left, but I could see he had been fine. The vacation before that, I left him with my vet (boarded) who said he would not eat or drink for the two and a half days I was gone. He just huddled away from everything. I am going to be gone for one week, and do not want to leave him with a stranger. I do not have any other family, friends or neighbors that I trust enough with him or would be willing to look in on him. They are all afraid he might make a run for the door, and I live on a very busy street. My cat does not go outside at all. Should I cancel my vacation? I made plans 8 months ago and reserved the hotel and everything already. But, he is more important than a vacation. A week is a longtime. I did have someone my cat likes lined up, but she is due (baby) the 13th. I am leaving the 14th. It is too late to make plans to take him, as I did try that. Should I cancel this vacation, or should he be okay? ThanksThanks for all the answers. I decided to cancel my vacation. I will choose best answer when it is available. more

Resolved Question: for all you pink Floyd fans out their did you hear they have a wine called pink Floyd?

June 6 (Bloomberg) -- Who knew I would ever have anything in common with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie? It turns out we're *like*this* when it comes to wine, because we're all fans of Chateau Miraval. That's the extraordinarily beautiful and secluded wine estate in Provence that they have just rented for three years. Lucky them -- and I can vouch for it. I spent a couple of nights there nine years ago while tasting my way through the region and can report that the world's most famous couple will have more than decent wines to sip when in residence. Miraval now produces three fish-friendly dry whites, two savory reds, a delicious dry rose and a luscious sweet wine, L'Or de Miraval. Tile roofs, sky-blue shutters, warm creamy stone, plashing fountains, 13 varieties of olive trees on a steep terraced hillside, 75 acres of vineyards -- Miraval is everyone's secret dream of a home in the south of France. From my room in the 14th- century part of the chateau, the view stretched over a wide green lawn to rows of vines. A deep, claw-footed tub by one window offered the same vista while I was lolling in the bath, a glass of refreshing rose in hand. (I take my research seriously.) After breakfast, on a terrace under a pergola, I sampled the estate's wines in a light-filled room off the country kitchen and later dined with neighboring producers in the long medieval hall with immense fireplace. I also took a peek at the recording studio on the property (Sting once used it; the Stones left after one night -- not enough local action). The estate even has a tiny private chapel, whose dark blue painted ceiling is dotted with white stars. `Out of the Sky' For the past two months, the French press reported Brad and Angelina crisscrossing France in a helicopter, hunting for a private spot to escape hordes of paparazzi. Tom Bove, whose family owns the property, told me last week ``they dropped out of the sky.'' ``They're personally very nice,'' he said in the telephone interview. ``Brad is from the Midwest, as I am.'' (Hey, me too!) Bove, 65, is an Indiana-born businessman (Rochem Group) who fell in love with Miraval in 1992 when he and his first wife, Jane, were looking for a vacation home. He persuaded his family to purchase the 1,000-acre estate, where wine had been made for centuries. His wife took charge of the vineyards, and they set about vastly improving the wines' quality. Tragically, she died in a 1998 plane crash. Miraval Team The winery and vineyard will continue to be run by the Miraval team, Bove assures me. The Pitt-Jolie household, including four kids plus expected twins (who may or may not already have arrived when you read this), won't have to worry about toxic chemical sprays on the grapes since the vineyards are certified organic. And the nearby hamlet of Correns is the first ``bio'' (organic) village in France, meaning veggies, honey and chickens all carry the label. Besides celebs and St.-Tropez, Provence is, of course, noted for its gulpable rose wines. When Brad and Angelina first visited, they tried the savory, salmon-colored 2007 Chateau Miraval Cotes de Provence Rose ($16) with lunch. ``It's the first vintage to be labeled ``Pink Floyd,'' Bove says. (English rock band Pink Floyd recorded part of their iconic album ``The Wall'' at Studio Miraval.) Made from cinsault and grenache grapes, it's my idea of summer in a glass. ``And they took away a bottle of our top red, Cuvee Natouchka,'' Rove adds. The 100 percent syrah ($35) is made only in the best years. Their more widely available Cotes de Provence Rouge ($22) is a spicy, earthy-fruity syrah-cabernet blend. Zingy Whites Miraval's three whites are all made from the local rolle grape. The 2005 Coteaux Varois en Provence Blanc ($16) is zingy and assertive, with a hint of almond, perfect with grilled fish. Two more expensive barrel-aged cuvees, made in tiny quantities, are harder to come by. Naturally, the Brangelina buzz has already spurred sales. ``We've been inundated with calls from retailers,'' says Andrew Hirko, chief financial officer at the chateau's East Coast importer, Monarchia Matt International. ``We're sold out of the rose, and the red and white are nearly gone.'' The 2007 Pink Floyd will be on retail shelves soon. One of their biggest markets? Another celebrity haven, the Hamptons. ``I don't know how much time Brad and Angelina will be able to spend here,'' Bove says. ``But they liked Miraval's wines. I hope they'll drink them and serve them to their friends. Hey -- they can have as much as they want.'' (Elin McCoy writes on wine and spirits for Bloomberg News. The opinions expressed are her own.) To contact the writer of this story: Elin McCoy at emcwine@aol.com. Last Updated: June 6, 2008 00:01 EDT i want to buy it just so i can put it right next to my pink Floyd collection. more

Resolved Question: How do you think kids will take the fact that 0bama's taken away their summer vacation? How about their paren?

LIBBY QUAID - More School: Obama Would Curtail Summer Vacation AP Seventh grade students at Edwards Middle School work on guinea-pig heart during their science class Thursday By LIBBY QUAID, AP Education Writer Libby Quaid, Ap Education Writer – Sun Sep 27, 8:55 am ET WASHINGTON – Students beware: The summer vacation you just enjoyed could be sharply curtailed if President Barack Obama gets his way. Obama says American kids spend too little time in school, putting them at a disadvantage with other students around the globe. "Now, I know longer school days and school years are not wildly popular ideas," the president said earlier this year. "Not with Malia and Sasha, not in my family, and probably not in yours. But the challenges of a new century demand more time in the classroom." The president, who has a sixth-grader and a third-grader, wants schools to add time to classes, to stay open late and to let kids in on weekends so they have a safe place to go. "Our school calendar is based upon the agrarian economy and not too many of our kids are working the fields today," Education Secretary Arne Duncan said in a recent interview with The Associated Press. Fifth-grader Nakany Camara is of two minds. She likes the four-week summer program at her school, Brookhaven Elementary School in Rockville, Md. Nakany enjoys seeing her friends there and thinks summer school helped boost her grades from two Cs to the honor roll. But she doesn't want a longer school day. "I would walk straight out the door," she said. Domonique Toombs felt the same way when she learned she would stay for an extra three hours each day in sixth grade at Boston's Clarence R. Edwards Middle School. "I was like, `Wow, are you serious?'" she said. "That's three more hours I won't be able to chill with my friends after school." Her school is part of a 3-year-old state initiative to add 300 hours of school time in nearly two dozen schools. Early results are positive. Even reluctant Domonique, who just started ninth grade, feels differently now. "I've learned a lot," she said. Does Obama want every kid to do these things? School until dinnertime? Summer school? And what about the idea that kids today are overscheduled and need more time to play? Obama and Duncan say kids in the United States need more school because kids in other nations have more school. "Young people in other countries are going to school 25, 30 percent longer than our students here," Duncan told the AP. "I want to just level the playing field." While it is true that kids in many other countries have more school days, it's not true they all spend more time in school. Kids in the U.S. spend more hours in school (1,146 instructional hours per year) than do kids in the Asian countries that persistently outscore the U.S. on math and science tests — Singapore (903), Taiwan (1,050), Japan (1,005) and Hong Kong (1,013). That is despite the fact that Taiwan, Japan and Hong Kong have longer school years (190 to 201 days) than does the U.S. (180 days). Regardless, there is a strong case for adding time to the school day. Researcher Tom Loveless of the Brookings Institution looked at math scores in countries that added math instruction time. Scores rose significantly, especially in countries that added minutes to the day, rather than days to the year. "Ten minutes sounds trivial to a school day, but don't forget, these math periods in the U.S. average 45 minutes," Loveless said. "Percentage-wise, that's a pretty healthy increase." In the U.S., there are many examples of gains when time is added to the school day. Charter schools are known for having longer school days or weeks or years. For example, kids in the KIPP network of 82 charter schools across the country go to school from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., more than three hours longer than the typical day. They go to school every other Saturday and for three weeks in the summer. KIPP eighth-grade classes exceed their school district averages on state tests. In Massachusetts' expanded learning time initiative, early results indicate that kids in some schools do better on state tests than do kids at regular public schools. The extra time, which schools can add as hours or days, is for three things: core academics — kids struggling in English, for example, get an extra English class; more time for teachers; and enrichment time for kids. Regular public schools are adding time, too, though it is optional and not usually part of the regular school day. Their calendar is pretty much set in stone. Most states set the minimum number of school days at 180 days, though a few require 175 to 179 days. Several schools are going year-round by shortening summer vacation and lengthening other breaks. Many schools are going beyond the traditional summer school model, in which schools give remedial help to kids more

Resolved Question: If anyone can take some time and read and change my essay to make it sound less boring?

Money When I went to Las Vegas this summer it made me think of money a lot. Before I went on this vacation I did not think about it as much. Yes, in some occasions I would ask my mom for some cash, but never in big amounts. I knew that in Las Vegas people spend money because they gamble, buy drinks, and food which is expensive. The trip to and from Las Vegas, the souvenir shop, the mall and the hotel are why I thought of money. When I found out we were going to Las Vegas I was so happy. The day before we left, my mom and I made chicken salad for the way over to Las Vegas because we were not going in a plane, so we were going old style by car. While we were on the rode my parents did not even let us get chips or snacks or anything like that. I was sad and I did not know why they were saying no to buy extra things. We did not spend one dime, except for gas. My family and I went into a little souvenir shop when it was the second day of being there in Las Vegas. Inside the shop were many things from baby shirts that say “Someone who loves me very much bought me this in Las Vegas” to small key chains that have the famous Welcome to Las Vegas sign. It did not smell like anything particular, just like any other ordinary store. There were probably ten aisles in the store and the walls were the same color of the waters of the oceans. When we were getting ready to pay, I knew the guy from behind the counter was not from around here or was not born here. He started talking to us because he and my dad were at first making conversation with each other. He was a very kind man and he been in Las Vegas for about four years. He told us that the only reason he came to Las Vegas was because his brother begged him to come. He told us he was from Maui, Hawaii and that he missed it there. It was probably all those beautiful sceneries. We asked him why he missed Hawaii and he said because in Las Vegas everything is modern for example there are lots of cars, lights, and buildings and in Hawaii well everything is nature like there is a bunch of trees, mountains, dirt roads with trails, and beautiful sunsets. He told my mom and dad that a homeless person can live in Hawaii healthy because in Hawaii everything is surrounded by sea, so the homeless man or woman can just live of fish and fruits without it costing something. In Las Vegas a homeless can not live without asking for money to buy something to eat or they might just dig into the garbage to find something. I would say that the homeless people in Hawaii are probably treated better because they are not asking for anything. In Las Vegas or anywhere in the U.S. when ever a homeless guy is outside a restaurant someone has to come outside and tell him or her to leave to somewhere else and usually they would bribe them with something. We ended our conversation with Texas somehow. We said our goodbyes and then we walked out of the store with paid waters, a key chain which my brother bought, and a little shot glass that said “Welcome to Las Vegas.” When we stepped outside it was about 100 degrees which is why we got the waters in the first place. Many people which were tourist also were wearing shorts, hats , and sunglasses, with water in their hands. The third day of being in Las Vegas which was our final day there we went to an outlet mall. Inside there were people sitting down in little white desks asking people if they would go to a hotel to see if we would go there in the future. My dad being my dad cheap and looking for any free cash said yes because if we went we get a free seventy-five dollar visa card. The guy was righting down our information to go over there and there was still like thirty minutes left until the presentation on the hotel started. Then the guy says if we came in car or taxi to the mall and we said car, but then the guy made like a funny face and he said no you came in taxi and we all have like a confused look on our faces. He says if you came in taxi it is like 50 dollars from here to there. They were done and then we left heading for the hotel. There were many people there, some were probably like my dad but the difference was that some people said yes to see them in the future and take the deal. I felt sad for the guy that was spending his time with us to show us the hotel, because in the end my dad did not take it and me and my brothers were mad at him. In the end we got a free buffet that did make our stomach’s hurt but tasted good. I did not know again why he declined to get the deal because it sounded like a good idea. On our trip back from Las Vegas it got me thinking because I got a whole day of just being on the rode to what else but to think. I have now realized why my parents did not want to spend any money until we got to Las Vegas because Las Vegas is so expensive and you need to have a lot of money to go there. I asked my mom why we declined the deal at the hotel and she told me thFor some reason it took of the indents..But my teacher says i need to add Figurative Language like imagery, personification, metaphor, hyperbole, you get the idea. To make it better more

Resolved Question: I'm too obssessive! Is it weird? How do I make it go away?

Hey there! Before I start, I'd like to point out that this will probably be a huge block'o'text. If your reading this, though, you can probably already see that. Please read until the end? :x I'll use spacing! The font is big! It won't take long. So here's the deal: I'm an 18 y.o. male, and I get obssessed and pulled into things quite easily. Just about any book I read will get me obssessed for a while. I avoid watching new TV shows because I don't want to get pulled in. Now, I know this may seem pretty normal, but when I say obssessed I mean OBSSESSED [is that word starting to sound weird?]. I spend HOURS and HOURS reading, researching, and thinking about whatever the topic is. Here's a quick example: The first time I remember this happening was a few years ago when I read "The Crysallids" [spelling...?]. I picked out a random book for silent reading, and I think it was a Wednesday. We were required to read for 20 minutes at the beggining of each English class. By Friday [60 minutes of reading], I was pretty into it - I took the book home. About 3 hours after getting home I began reading it. And reading it. And then it was 2 AM. I don't know if I finished the book, but just the fact that I read until 2 AM is freaking rediculous. I DID finish the book that weekend, thats for sure. After the book was read, the rest of the weekend [and a good part of the week] was spent googling it, learning things about it, thinking about it, etc, etc. I enjoyed the book, but nowhere near that much. I just ... had this urge to read more, to learn more. Just about any other book [including some that aren't any good at all] that I've read since then has given me the same result. Luckily, I don't read much books. Another example is the T.V. show "Heroes." I was on Vacation in another country [family] one summer, and the show was on there weekly - two episodes in a row. After the second week I was freaking hooked [they were the first four episodes I'd ever seen]. I spent hours just reading the plot summaries for the rest of the episodes - a very nice waste of the vacation. I missed out on a few things that I would have enjoyed [although nothing too big]. That wasn't even part of it - fan sites, forums, everything! It's not that I just get 'hooked' - it becomes an obssession. I think about it when I don't want to. It keeps me up at night. For Heroes, before the vacation was over, I downgraded from obssessed to just a big fan - lasted maybe a month. I don't think it ever really bothered me too much. Not enough for me to remember, at least. Recently, and for the first time, I became obssessed with a celebrity. That sort of creeped me out. When I first heard about this person [maybe 6 months ago?] I didn't pay too much attention. This person then released their second single [I'm going to guess 2 months ago], and just recently she released her third [with just that information, sombody who really knows their stuff can probably guess who it is ;)]. It was around then when I became a real fan. And then a week later I went up 5 steps from being a fan. I think it's been three weeks since then, and it's really starting to bother me. I spent about 2 hours just sitting on my couch today trying to 'diagnose' my problem. Unfortunately I'm no therapist and didn't really come to any conclusions. It's not that I just find them attractive - I find a lot of people attractive, and honestly I couldn't care less about whats going on in their life or what happens to them [short of something like death :/]. I spent the next few hours - I have no idea how long, although it could have been up to 5 hours; eats up time without me even realising it - 'interneting' this person. I can probably go on and on. That was just TODAY. I don't like it. I don't want to be talking with my friends and have this person jump into my head every few minutes. I don't want to want to talk about this person all the time [you may have to read that one twice]. I don't want to know THIS MUCH information about them! In addition to all of that, I'm afraid of getting a stalker-like obssession, although due to the physical distance I can gladly say that it's quite impossible... for now. Partially off topic, how much of a fan can you be before it becomes creepy? How much is too much? So there's my problem. I think. I've spent like 20 minutes writing that - hopefully it didn't take you anywhere near there to read it. An answer with the phrase 'go see a therapist' is something I don't want - and I don't think that its anywhere near serious enough for that, anyways. Thanks ahead! more

Resolved Question: Should i go to Costa Rica for seven days with my 7 yr old son or a camping trip with his dad?

Please read the details! I've wanted to go to CR for years and finally have the money and the 9 days vacation time..(in four days)..Or i could have the chance to rekindle the relationship with my son's dad on a family cmping trip. I've wantd to know if it would work again between him and i for years (we've always been "friends", often flirty and we slept together last weekend.though we haven't really talked about it) I might not have another chance to go to CR until next summer. I'd be slightly unorganized with the itiniarary,but i love the adventure. My ex said that maybe we could save Costa Rica for another time when we had more time to plan, even though i dont trust that he would stay true to his word a year from now.i originally asked him to go w/ us but he doesn't have a passport ....I dont want to sell myself short and i hate regrets..something tells myself i'd regret not going to Cr but i admit im a little scared to go with only my 7 year old, even though i believe that we'd succeed and be fine! Is 2000$ too much to blow on a seven day vacation? I've made lists of pros and cons but still am trapped by my indeciseveness!!!!!! Honest opinions wanted!!!! Thanks more

Resolved Question: Should i go to Costa Rica for seven days with my 7 year old son or camping as a family with his dad ..?

Resolved Question: I need help with math problems?

I have these math problems to do over summer vacation. These are the few that I couldn't get. Please help! Solve. 1.)3a/5 + 9 = 14 2.)-6/5a = 8 3.)4z + 3 = 7z – 2 4.)6a + 2(4a + 1) = -5 5.)-11k + 16k = 85 6.)What is the correct way to express 0.649 as a percent? NumberJob 6 Deliver Pizza 3 Child Care 7 Fast-food Worker 11 Store Clerk 7.)Write the ratio to compare the number of store clerks to the number of child-care workers using the part-time jobs survey above. House Payment$250 Food Bill $400 Gas Bill $100 Utilities $150 8.)A family of four budgeted the above amounts for some of their monthly bills. What is the ratio of the utilities bill to the house payment? 9.)Of the following coordinates, which is a point on the graph of x + 3y = 13? a) (4, -3) b) (4, 4) c) (-5, 6) d) (-2, 3) e) (3, 2) 10.) Solve the inequality -4x > -8 11.) Find the expression equivalent to y² ∙ (-y⁵) ∙ y 12.) Factor 6a – 9 completely more

Resolved Question: I've got yet another problem!!! Help!?

Alright so here's the story: My four friends and I want to start a show (like a tv show) but we don't have: sets computer software extras script writers an acting coach (one of my friends is an actress so I thought she could help) a director many actors (there is only us five) a camera crew and producers OR MONEY!!! we were thinking we could just get costumes and stuff from like good will or something. School is starting in 2 days so what I was thinking we could do is post signs wanting directors, extras, cameras, actors, and stuff like that, but I still can't think of what to do for the sets. My friends and I were thinking we could just use our houses and be on "summer vacation" so we wouldn't have to use the school, but would that be too boring? Also, we are all girls so would that be boring too? We were thinking of just doing this for fun but I kind of want to make it something a little bigger than "just for fun" but I don't know how to get someone to notice us like Disney, ABC Family, Nickelodeon or whatever (not necessarily them). We were making a friendship comedy type of thing so what would be good ideas for that? Any ideas you have for ALL of what I said would be greatly appreciated! Thank you sooo much for your help! :~) more

Resolved Question: since obama is taking so much flack from cons for having a summer vacation with his family, do any of them?

care to remember where bush was four years ago today and if their was an immediate crisis to deal with in the u.s.a. that bush neglected, as cons ludicrously claim obama is doing with healthcare? i'll give you a hint: guitar vacation katrinagreat answers repugs. you people are brilliant. you think that protecting one of the largest port cities in the united states is the solely the majors responsibility. i suppose if we were invaded by a foreign army whichever town they hit first gets the blame for doing nothing. more

Resolved Question: I think I'm depressed and I don't know what to do about it...?

First, thanks for listening, I know this is a lot to read, but I haven't ever talked to anyone about this before... Since about fifth grade (I'm going into ninth) I've felt sad a lot of the time. Fifth through sixth I was really grumpy, snappy, and irritated- mad at everyone, everything, and a real terror to be around. In seventh grade after going to a summer camp (Brookhill) I realized that just because people acted that way to me, didn't mean it was right for me to act that way. So, I instead became very timid. I've always been shy, but now I was always apologizing, thanking people for the same thing thrice, and I avoid telling people the truth for fear of offending or bothering them. That's what a lot of the problem is, I think. For the past year or so, it hasn't just been sadness. I feel horrible all the time. I can't sleep, get irritated easily, very emotional... I've looked up lists of depression symptoms, and almost all of them match. However, I've never told anyone about any of this. I never told anyone that last summer I started skipping meals and started trying to make myself throw up (this stopped after I went to Brookhill again. It is a Christian camp.), but I still struggle with self-image, not just my looks but who I am as a person. I feel guilty often, and wonder if I'm a good daughter and sister. I sit in my room all day and try to distract myself, because nothing else seems to give me any pleasure. I have no friends I can talk to this about- I've always been unpopular though I can't remember doing anything wrong. I have thoughts about suicide but know I would never do it- I couldn't hurt my family that way. The closest I've ever gotten was last summer when I went to the park and cried and felt like throwing myself infront of a car. I'm scared of telling anyone for different reasons. My dad, who I always talk to about my problems, is really stressed from work lately, and doesn't always seem to understand. Like, when I tell him I can't sleep at night, I wake up eight or nine times and just lie awake, he says its normal to not sleep straight through the night. I don't want to tell my family also, because they're constantly making remarks about me, jokingly I think, but it still hurts. I'm also afraid to tell because my older sister has just recently started counseling, for anxiety and stress, and I don't want to seem like an attention hog. As the second of four daughters, I'm not often the center of attention, but normally I prefer it that way and wouldn't seek attention like this anyway. I don't know what adult I could tell- my doctor, maybe, but I wouldn't want to tell her when my parents were there. I'm also afraid they would brush me off or tell me to shake it off- I normally try not to be a bother and put on a happy front, or else just avoid them. I know it's not just a phase though- I know it's not normal to think of killing yourself or make yourself throw up, and I've felt this way for too long. I'm just really sad and confused. I've thought of telling my older sister, but became unsure after coming home from a four-day vacation away from home. She wouldn't look away from her ex-boyfriend, who she spends almost every day with, to talk to me. I love her, but I don't know if she would really listen. I just don't know what to do. I'm only fourteen and should enjoy life, shouldn't I? Instead I feel awful almost all the time and am sometimes filled with such self-hatred... If anyone can help me... I don't know how to start a conversation about this or what to say. My mom always looks so disgusted when she sees anorexic or bulimic people, so I don't know how I could tell her... I'm sincerely sorry if I sound whiny, I'm sure I do, but thank you so much for helping me. more

Resolved Question: 11.1 Million Net Worth Inheritance. Do I have to pay taxes?

What Do I Do With My Parent's Inheritance? Three months ago, both my parents and 12 year old little sister were killed in a car crash. Mom and Dad left me a trust fund for my education and early life of ($470,000) and about $5.4 million in strait cash in 6 bank accounts. I also got their three houses (an Oregon home appraised at $1.8 million) and a winter vacation home (appraised at $979,000 in Hawaii), and an Alaska summer home (appraised at 2.2 million). There is about $260,000 worth of stocks from Exxon Mobile, Apple, and Dell as well. All the homes are fully paid off and there is no mortgage debt. I was left with three cars, four snow mobiles, and our family sail boat/RV. I am 18 and about to go off to college in California. I am still really depressed and the thought of their money makes me kind of sick right now. I am wondering what I should do or how I should manage it all??? Should I give it all to charity? Or sell the homes? Do I have to pay taxes? Any suggestions? P.S My dad was a surgeon and mom was a corporate trial lawyer in case you guys are wondering where they got their assets. My grandpa and grandma also left a big inheritance for my dad when they died. more

Resolved Question: What Do I Do With My Parent's Inheritance?

Three months ago, both my parents and 12 year old little sister were killed in a car crash. Mom and Dad left me a trust fund for my education and early life of ($470,000) and about $5.4 million in strait cash in 6 bank accounts. I also got their three houses (an Oregon home appraised at $1.8 million) and a winter vacation home (appraised at $979,000 in Hawaii), and an Alaska summer home (appraised at 2.2 million). There is about $260,000 worth of stocks from Exxon Mobile, Apple, and Dell as well. All the homes are fully paid off and there is no mortgage debt. I was left with three cars, four snow mobiles, and our family sail boat/RV. I am 18 and about to go off to college in California. I am still really depressed and the thought of their money makes me kind of sick right now. I am wondering what I should do or how I should manage it all??? Should I give it all to charity? Or sell the homes? Any suggestions? P.S My dad was a surgeon and mom was a corporate trial lawyer in case you guys are wondering where they got their assets. My grandpa and grandma also left a big inheritance for my dad when they died. more

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Resolved Question: Myrtle Beach..I know it's too good to be true....but what's the catch?

I've been doing some research about going to Myrtle Beach, SC. I've been looking for deals. I came across the following, and I want to know what you think that catch is. I know there has to be one. Please read the following. "North Myrtle Beach, SC – Premier Resorts at Barefoot Resort has announced their latest summer deal, perfect for the whole family. Ask yourself, “What’s my vacation worth to me,” and if your answer is, “it gives me time with my family for memories to last a life time, an escape from the day to day and a time to relax and just kick back,” then Premier Resorts at Barefoot Resort has just the deal for you. Reserve a stay at Premier Resorts at Barefoot Resort and upon check-out, you tell them what your stay was worth to you, and then you stay that amount. No strings attached, no fine print. This offer is good for Sunday arrivals on the following dates: August 9, 16, 23 or 30, 2009. The offer applies to Standard hotel room or Two Bedroom Villas with a four night maximum stay and there are a limited number of rooms available for this offer." I know that you can't stay for 4 nights and then say "Well, I want to pay $50 for the total trip. Have any of you ever came across a "deal" like this? more

Resolved Question: iTunes shuffle survey for the bored?

here are my answers!: Opening Credits: We Like To Party! Your mom finds out she's pregnant with you: All Around The World Slideshow of her pregnancy: Cavanaugh Park While she's delivering you: BaSel Your first birthday: Don't Stop You growing up: Ghosts N Stuff Your first day of school: Trance Up Meeting your first friend: Snowbound Your first day of middle school: I Hope You're Alone Meeting your first crush: Tenement Yard Your first kiss: Say What You Want Fighting with your parents: One Week Fighting with your friends: London's Calling Breaking up: Maps Your first day of high school: Come On Eileen Your sweet sixteen: Ageless Your first time having sex: Comeback Kid Your 18th birthday: I Like It Rough Your graduation ceremony: Jesus Christ Pose Your first day of college: Escape From IP1 Your first college party: Natural Anthem Meeting your true love: Goodnight Goodnight Getting married: Just Because You Can't See The Sun Doesn't Mean It's Not Shining Finding out you/your spouse is pregnant: Typo Spies Having your first child: Push Getting old: Who's Your Daddy Your spouse gets sick: Living In Jungles They die: Hoe Down At their funeral: Versions Of Me You end up in the hospital: Love Almost Everyone Your death: Skyfire Ace Your funeral: Mansard Roof People's Themes Yours: Lashes Your best friend: Happy Up Here Your first crush: Oldflame Your mom: I'm A Lady Your dad: Will I Ever Your sibling(s): She's So High Above Me Your worst enemy: Pulp Fiction Theme Your signifigant other: One Shot, Two Shots Your first child: Supermart Your first grandchild: Black Girls What You Listen To When... You're happy: Snakes And Martyrs You're upset: Another Girl Another Planet You're angry: Only One You're depressed: Don't Stay Home You're cleaning: Ensename You're working out: Vertigo You're bored: Prelude You're doing homework: Hanasakajijii (four: a great wind, more ash) You're eating: Hello Alone You're thinking: Inspiration You're going to sleep: Hands Down You're feeling sick: Lives You're going shopping: Woe You're hanging out with your friends: Dancing On The Blacktop You're on a date: Innocence You're having sex: Loose Ends You're at a party: Interloper You're driving: Blood To Bleed You're on a plane: Love Is Noise You're relaxing: Stop & Stare You're on vacation: Crosstown Traffic Random Your friends think your theme is: Coin Return Your family thinks your theme is: Fucking In The Bushes Your signifigant other thinks your theme is: Blind What reminds your enemy of you: Namida Vacuum Sound What song makes you sad: Better Man Makes you happy: Feels So Good Makes you mad: Summer Hit Gives you energy: Care A Little For Caroline Makes you tired: Wet Sand You love to hate: Narc You hate to love: Missed Me Makes you think: Speculation Makes you wonder: I'm Lonely What song inspires you: Whatsername Motivates you: I Wish You Were Here Makes you feel invincible: Swing Even More Random When you trip: Techno Rave House When you fall: Schizophrenia When you're trying to look cool: Chemistry Of A Car Crash When you have no idea what's going on: If You Hate Your Friends, You're Not Alone When you can't figure something out: The Strength To Go On When you're dancing around the house cuz you're home alone: Obstructed View What you sing in the shower: Machines When you're getting dressed: Everywhere When you're talking on the phone: Fresh Tendrils When you're sneaking out: Messy When you get caught sneaking back in: Mr Maker When you think about life: Track Playgirl What actually sums up your life: Same Outfit How people will remember you: Higher Ground How you want people to remember you: Baby, You Win The best song out there: The View The worst song out there: Rakim Worst song by the best artist: Wild Wild Life Best song by the worst artist: Nothing Compares 2 U Ending Credits: Little Rhymes Fill in yours! more

Resolved Question: 18 yr old "babysitter" staying with my 17 yr old boyfriend while his mom has surgery??!?

My boyfriend's mother is having a hysterectomy Monday and is allowing an old neighbor, female 18 years old, to stay the night at her house four nights to help out w/ her two yr old daughter while shes in the hospital. My boyfriend is the only one in the whole family with a job including his parents. The baby's daddy does not work and is home all day along with my boyfriend's two sisters. I have told his mom that I feel disrespected and feel as though is unnecessary to allow the 18 yr old to stay. We have had similar problems before such as that girl going on vacation w/ the family so my boyfriend stays home. He can't stand her around and expresses this to his mom. I feel the only option is to take matters into my own hands with the other girl but there will be consequences such as losing my scholarships for college next year. nothing would happen at school.. of course. b/c its summer time. he cannot stay at my house as my home situation is weird. the house i live isnt even mine or my families'.. so i just stay quiet be glad i live here. i cannot sleep over this... im so anger and anxious to kick her butt!! help?! more

Resolved Question: Want to answer this BNG question!!?

1. Your name is Emily Charlotte Wilson. You are engaged to your longtime boyfriend, Bradley Charles Novak. Five months before your wedding you become pregnant. Four months after your honeymoon, you give birth to a beautiful baby boy. He has the same initials as his father. What is his name? -Wedding photo: http://www2.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/6149521/2/istockphoto_6149521-we-are-in-love.jpg - Son: http://www2.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/7615220/2/istockphoto_7615220-little-boy.jpg 2. Your son is now five years old. You love being a mom and your son is about to start kindergarten. You are so happy for him, but so sad that your only baby is now in school. However, just one week after your son starts kindergarten, you find out you are pregnant. You give birth to another baby boy. You give him a popular first name and an old-fashioned middle name. What did you name him? - Son: http://www2.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/7461128/2/istockphoto_7461128-small-child-in-jeans.jpg 3. Your boys are now eleven and six. Both are out of school for the summer, so you and your husband decide its time for a family vacation to Disney World! After spending all day riding rides and walking around, you start to feel really tired and sick. You pass it off as heat exhaustion. You don’t really think anything of it until it starts to happen every day. When you return home, you visit a doctor thinking he’s going to tell you to just stay out of the sun and drink more water. However, he has other news. It turns out that you are pregnant! A couple weeks later, the doctor finds two heartbeats! A few months later you give birth to two beautiful baby girls. Their initials must be JB & AS. What did you name them? - Twins: http://www2.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/1113338/2/istockphoto_1113338-people-baby-bundle.jpg 4. Life is wonderful with your four children. Your oldest is now 17, your second son is 12 and the twins are 6. You get a call one day and find out that your best friend from high school was killed. She was a single mom to 3-month-old twin girls. If you weren’t to take the girls in, they would go into foster care and probably be split up. You are so overwhelmed and sad about your friend’s death. You didn’t even know she had children. You decide to take in the girls. It takes a while for the adoption to be finalized, but they are now your children. What did their mother name them? *Your Children:* - Oldest son at 17: http://www2.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/8721039/2/istockphoto_8721039-teen-with-guitar.jpg - Second son at 12: http://www2.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/1594194/2/istockphoto_1594194-smiling-boy.jpg - Twins at 6: http://www2.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/5084003/2/istockphoto_5084003-children-looking-at-photos-together-vertical.jpg - Adopted Twins at 3 months: http://www2.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/1265446/2/istockphoto_1265446-baby-sleeping-beauties.jpg more

Resolved Question: Parents of children with PDD-NOS or AUTISM: What kinds of things should I be doing for my 5 year old son?

My son was receiving support through ECI for speech and cognitive delays until he was three, then we switched over to the school district where he now attends a special ed. program with support in speech, OT, and other areas. We haven't gotten a difinitive diagnosis. Out of four specialists, two think it is PDD-NOS; the others don't know. My son is five, but can't talk, is social, but has cognitive delays. He just doesn't fit neatly into one category for a diagnosis, but I feel pretty confident that his developmental issues are here to stay, so I want to make sure I am preparing him for the future. In addition to private ABA-based speech therapy, we also take him to special needs gymnastics and swim lessons. In the fall, he will attend kindergarten, with most of his day in the special ed classroom in a program for mostly autistic kids. What do parents do for after school care for their special needs kids? Also, looking forward, I am hopeful that my son can attend some sort of college or skills training program. Are there waiting lists for this type of thing? What do most kids with autism do after they graduate from high school? Do they have programs beyond the high school level where autistic kids can socialize with other special needs kids or volunteer in the community? How long do they generally continue with speech therapy? (Again, this is forward-looking since my son is only five.) What about summer camps or vacation programs for families with special needs kids? I heard about one program in Aspen where the kids go during the day with a helper, and the parents come back and sleep with them in the cabins at night. Does anyone know about this camp? Lots of questions here, I know. Just looking for some direction. Any ideas or suggestions are appreciated!! :) more

Voting Question: leaving pets for vacation?

this summer me and my family are leaving to vacation so the dog will be alone with my dad for about a four weeks, but my dog (a male chihuahua) despises my dad. he will just bark at my dad when he come into the house. but after my dad will leave for a week and the dog will be alone for a week in the house, but with a cousin staying over. my dog does not know my cousin well he just barks at him sometimes, but stops after after a couple seconds.. we have had him for about 3 1/2 years so he is pretty loyal to us do i have anything to worry about with the dog? can dogs get very depressed? oh and he will be taken outside for bathroom breaks in the morning and every three hours after 4 (my cousin goes to work) we have left the dog alone but only for three days with my cousin (same one) coming to feed it and take it outsidesorry, but we can't take the dog with us. the environment is not right. Ranch/farm foreigh food(i get food poisoning sometimes) and other dogs more

Resolved Question: IDEAS FOR A 16TH BIRTHDAY!!?

Well my friend Sam is turning 16 this summer and my friend Shauna, Natasha and I wanna do something special for her birthday. The thing is, is that on the day of her birthday the four of us are gonna be on vacation in Florida, with our families. Is there anything special we can do for her? more

Resolved Question: Best way from Chicago to San Francisco with a mobile home?

Hi there I am going to drive from Chicago to San Francisco with my family this summer and we have rented a mobile home for the four of us. Now, I would like to know which route(s) we should take to make it an unforgettable summer vacation! (We already considered the National Road or going up to the Great North and then going down to Salt Lake city) Thanks in advance! more

Resolved Question: What should I do about this classmate of mine...?

Here's the story. I have this classmate at school-slash-dorm, we used to be friends, talking and chatting and laughing together. Then came summer and everything changed because some of our classmates joked around, saying that he "likes" me, and began asking "us" if we're in some kind of "relationship". I really don't mind them because they're just kids, kidding around, and it's just a joke, then all of a sudden, I just noticed that he wasn't talking to me anymore,he wasn't smiling at me anymore, and I'm hurt because it wasn't that way before. One night, I confronted him and asked him what's the problem, and why he hasn't been talking to me (which caused me to not talk to him anymore too...). He told me he's got personal family reasons and he's changed so much during our vacation (including his girlfriend suddenly walking out on him). I was relieved at first, because at last I knew why he acted so differently. Later that night, I found out that our "friends" from our class knew about me talking to him... and viola, they made such a big issue about it... even up to the point that they relayed it to our whole section. Even adding the tidbits about "him", saying that when they were walking, and my other classmate maneuvered their path so that it would lead to where I was sitting, "he" backtracked and took another way; and then when they (they were four) invited me to eat at their table, it was so awkward and weird, and when the three left the table one by one, "he" hurriedly ate (and at a fast rate!) and began cleaning up. It was so weird and awkward... and then when they finished yapping about it, one of them asked me to ask "him" if he has some feelings for me. And being the blunt girl that I am, I asked him. And he said "none". I'm relieved by this fact, but he still doesn't talk to me. >.> And it really hurts, because it wasn't like this at all before... >.> more

Resolved Question: Some vacation ideas in the U.S.?

Can you suggest some summer vacation spots a family of four would like. We've already done the obvious and have gone to: Disneyland Disney World Washington D.C. Niagara Falls and a bunch of cities in our state (texas) I'm begging for a vacation, and my parents ask where and i just blank out of ideas. more

Resolved Question: Flying across the country to see my favorite band?

One of my favorite bands, Green Day, is going on their fist U.S. tour in four years this summer. I have been waiting for what seems like forever for this moment, and they are coming to my hometown! The problem is that my family is scheduled to go on vacation on the other side of the country that day, and will be there for the entire duration of dates that are in driving distance of my home. I don't know when this will happen again. So I came up with a plan: I could stay home with a relative until the concert, and meet up with my family on vacation later. I even found a flight that leaves the morning after the concert. I could pay for the tickets and would be able to contact my mom frequently (whenever I'm not on the plane of course) to let her know I'm ok. The only problem is I'm 14 and not sure if I am allowed to fly alone, especially since the flight stops and changes planes. I know of those escort services where a flight attendant keeps an eye on you, but that too costs money and I am not completely sure how it works. How would I convince my mom to let me do this? She always says how mature I am and knows how much this means to me. What would you do if your favorite band was playing in your hometown when you were away? If this doesn't work, I am seriously thinking about skipping the vacation.Note: DO NOT tell me that you hate Green Day and I shouldn't see them. This is not a question on whether or not you would go to their concert, It's about what you would do if it was YOUR favorite band. Try to understand where I'm coming from here. more

Resolved Question: California Vacation, Where Should We Stay? Arcadia Or Downey, CA?

Good Evening Everyone: Our family of 4 is taking a vacation to California this summer. We are trying to decide which town would be conducive for a family of four, including a teenager and a 9 year old. Can someone please let us know, which of the two aforementioned towns is a better environment for a family of 4? Thank You Kindly. more

Resolved Question: Boyfriend keeps talking about his Ex?

i have been with my boyfriend for 9 months now (and before then we were friends for years).. he is kind, funny, considerate, tell me he loves me. he treats me wonderful. i love him, my friends and family love him....Everything is great expect one thing - he keeps bringing up his ex... We first started dated last summer- we were both a couple months fresh out of long term relationships.. he had lived with his ex, they were together for four years.. i even met her once before he and i started dating.. He and his ex dont talk now, but he wont stop talking about her! at first i was understanding, but now its just annoying.. from his convos with me, i know where she works, where her family vacations, her fav foods, resturants she liked/didnt like, the time he bought her sex toys, jokes her grandma use to tell. EVERYTHING! whats his deal? is he not over her? should i say something? i dont want to stop seeing him, but i also dont want to play games and waste time.. what do you think? thank you! FLY: Also, he has been asking me to live with him....also.. i want him to be open with me about things.... but i think the amount of info i know about her now is just innapropriate.. i truely dont care anything about her.. and im not jealous of her... im just concerned he is still hung up on her.... i hardly ever bring up my ex around him, i think its rude... more

Resolved Question: Cross-country road trip ideas for family of four (2 babies)?

My husband and I have been talking about taking a cross-country road trip with our twin daughters when he takes off from teaching for summer vacation. The girls will be between 9mos-1year when he's on vacation. We've already traveled decent stretches to visit family, so the car ride isn't much of an issue. I just want to know about other people's personal experiences with cross-country travel, especially with kids. Anyone have ideas or suggestions, either for places to see, or tips on traveling with young children? more

Resolved Question: Dad taking sister on vacation?

so today i found out that my dad might be taking my sister on vacation this summer. I will be staying with my mom at home. I didnt really want to go on this vacation because next year i am going to high school and i want to spend the summer with my friends. But i havent seen my family ( this vacation will be to visit family) in four years. The vacation will be for 16 days. I would like to go on vacation but i want to spend the summer with my friends. Also, if i go my mom would have to go too and she doesnt want to go. Should i go on vacation or stay home?? Sorry i wrote so much and please give advice more

Resolved Question: Vacation in Tennessee?

My mom asked me to do some research for our summer vacation. We are a family of four - a mom, dad, and two teenagers. I've always wanted to go and see Tennessee, but what are some things to do for vacations? We would probably go in July. more

Resolved Question: the best place to live in South Carolina close to the beach?

Your Question Best place to live in South carolina close to the beach..? We are a family of four, me my husband a 2yr old and 5 month old baby , looking to relocate in South Carolina close to the family , can anybody please tell me where will be the best place to move not too expensive , job opportunity and close to the beach .. of course we also looking for a paceful town and good schools for my kids .. please help!!! we r planning to go there this summer for a week vacation and look around but will be very helpful if u tell us where to check..thanks in advanced!!! more

Resolved Question: Best place to live in South carolina close to the beach..?

We are a family of four, me my husband a 2yr old and 5 month old baby , looking to relocate in South Carolina close to the family , can anybody please tell me where will be the best place to move not too expensive , job opportunity and close to the beach .. of course we also looking for a paceful town and good schools for my kids .. please help!!! we r planning to go there this summer for a week vacation and look around but will be very helpful if u tell us where to check..thanks in advanced!!! more

Resolved Question: OK so for summer vacation?

I really wanna go to the carribean cheap flights cheap and 4 or five star hotel under 5,000 preferably under 4,000 if possible family of four islands such as the caymen islands st. thomas any nice places i like the marriot hotels in the carribean more

Voting Question: Can someone edit my paragraph?

There are numerous relations to the book after reading it. As for text to self, the Calder sculpture by Alexander Calder reminds me of the ones I have seen in New York. As well, when Calder arrived in London during his first flight with his dad, it also harks back of my first flight to Hong Kong with my family. At last, The Oxford Botanic Garden reminds me of Van Dusen Botanical Garden that I’ve been to in grades one and two. I’ve seen numerous Calder sculptures in The Museum of Modern Art in New York during my summer vacation in grade four. My favourite of all sculptures is the Lobster Trap and Fish Tail. I have had the same emotion as Calder Pillay, the character in the book during our first flight. For example, staying awake during the whole flight and hunting for our luggage in the baggage claim area. Additionally the maze in the Oxford Botanic Garden maze that Calder was playing in reminds me of the maze in Van Dusen Garden that I’ve been in; in grade one in Ms. Bartnick’s class. more

Resolved Question: Diamante poems for smile and sad?

So i am going to give you so rules to make a Diamante poem! which ever is the best i will give she or he 10 points!! bu there are some examples first then the rules!! DREAMS SUBCONSCIOUS, IMAGINARY SLEEPING, WISHING,THINKING FANTASY, ACTUALITY, VISION, GENUINE BEING, SEEING, KNOWING, AUTHENTIC, FACTUAL REALITY -- here is another one Winter Frosty, Bright Skiing, Snow Ball Fighting, Sledding Icicles, Snowflakes, Vacation, Family Swimming, Sun Tanning, Sweltering Hot, Sunny Summer ok so here is the rules!! The Diamante Poem is arranged In a diamond pattern using seven lines in the following manner: 1. LINE 1 one word subject (noun) 2. LINE 2 two adjectives describing LINE 1 noun 3. LINE 3 three participles ending in -ing or -ed to decribe LINE I noun 4. LINE 7 one word growing out of or opposite to LINE 1 noun (another noun) 5. LINE 6 two adjectives describing LINE 7 noun 6. LINE 5 three participles ending in -ing or -ed to describe LINE 7 noun 7. LINE 4 four words - two related to the noun in LINE 1 and two related to the noun in LINE 7; they be arranged concurrently or alternately, as the originator of the poem wishes. READY SET GO!!!!!!!!! GOOD LUCK!!!!!sorry ppl have to make a poem about smile AND sad!!!!! then you will get 10 points! more