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State Highway 360 in Arlington temporarily closed - Dallas Morning News

State Highway 360 near Division Street in Arlington will be closed this weekend and will reopen at 5 a.m. Monday. Traffic in both directions will be reduced to one lane, and detoured off the highway near ...

BC-BBM--Texas League Glance, BBM - Oregonian

Midland at Northwest Arkansas, 7 p.m. Frisco at Tulsa, 7:05 p.m. Springfield at San Antonio, 7:05 p.m. Arkansas at Corpus Christi, 7:05 p.m.< Monday's Games Midland at Northwest Arkansas, 8 p.m. Springfield at San ...

Utah's governor signs warrant sending Jeffs to Texas - News 8 Austin

SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah's Attorney General Mark Shurtleff said polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs won't face a retrial of a 2007 state case until his pending criminal prosecutions in Texas are complete. Jeffs' 2007 ...

Texas State has new QB in charge - Daily Sentinel

Like most teams in the Southland Conference, the Texas State Bobcats will enter the football season with a new starting quarterback and lean more toward its defense. Those are changes for the Bobcats, who had ...

Texas' jobs gain softens in July - Dallas Morning News

Texas employers expanded payrolls by 4,600 jobs in July, the smallest monthly gain since February, while the state jobless rate remained unchanged at 8.2 percent, according to data released Friday by the Texas Workforce ...

New Texas State Parks Director Named - KWTX

AUSTIN (August 20, 2010)—Brent Leisure, the new director of Texas State Parks has been with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for 26 years. The agency announced his appointment Friday. He begins his new job Sept ...

UTSA, Texas State work geographically for WAC - MySanAntonio

Geographic issues plagued the WAC well before it was fractured Wednesday with the unexpected defections of Fresno State and Nevada. Spread from the middle of the Pacific Ocean to the deep South, its six ...

Salmonella cases are up in Texas, but link to recalled eggs unclear - Dallas Morning News

Texas has been hit with a fourfold increase in salmonella infections this summer, but state and local health officials can't say if the illnesses are related to a recent recall of tainted eggs. "It is ...

Framingham stabbing suspect caught in Texas - Boston Globe

The Framingham man suspected of brutally stabbing his 19-year-old wife to death was caught trying to flee to Mexico yesterday, authorities said. Kyle Alleyne was apprehended by the US Border Patrol in Laredo ...

State sues BP over refinery - Houston Chronicle

BP illegally emitted 500,000 pounds of air contaminants at its Texas City refinery over a recent 40-day period, and poor operating practices have caused "egregious" pollution at the plant over much of the past ...

Open Question: Texas inspection scam on my old truck?

I have a 1980 Chevrolet C-10 with a 350sb. The intake does have an EGR valve. The carburetor has an after market air filter. Nothing fancy or race type, just a round housing with a paper filter in it. The truck easily passes tailpipe emissions thanks to the miracle of ethanol. The problem I have is, I took it to get it state inspected. The guy told me I'd have to get new wiper blades. I did need them so I was like ok then and bought some from him. He installed the wiper blades and said I will need new tires soon that mine barely made it. Ok, fair enough. All lights worked, horn worked, then he popped the hood and sighed. Said I would need the original air filter housing that came on the truck. My truck runs smoother and cleaner exhaust with the new one. I don't have the old one so what do I have to do? He offered to sell me one he happened to have "laying around" with a new heat riser tube. Except my manifolds don't have the place to put a heat riser... Is this really necessary to pass or is this guy just trying to rip me off?I believe I found my answer in the inspection guidelines from the DPS. My vehicle originally came equipped with thermostatic air cleaner. However, like I said my emissions testing comes with better results with the after market filter and housing installed. I passed with it the previous time so I just sold the old one off because it was just taking up room.OH! and the premise behind the Thermostatic Air Cleaner is that the heat from the exhaust is pulled through the carb, thus reducing choke time on engine warm up. However, I have electric choke and I live in Texas so it stays wide open all the time. more

Open Question: HELP!!! I need some advice. I've found my "White Buffalo"?

If you've seen "Hot Tub Time Machine" you get the "White Buffalo" comment. Well I met this girl at a local dance hall a few weeks ago, she is a friend of my friend's friend (if that makes sense) and we danced to a few songs and she was a BLAST to dance with and her personality was so fun and just GREAT and she was SOOO PRETTY, but we go to different schools in different towns (Texas A&M University in College Station & Texas State University in San Marcos) and we didn't exchange #'s and i don't even know her last name. I just know her first name. and i don't even know if she remembers me but she has been swimming in my head ever since that night and I CAN'T stop think about her. I need your help what should I do about this? more

Open Question: HELP! I need advice! I found my "White Buffalo"?

Open Question: 5 Questions need help please?

If you were asked to describe metals and magnetism you could say non–paired electrons spin in opposite directions in all metals, creating a magnetic field. metals are magnets because they have more electrons than non–magnetic materials. metals can become magnetic if they have many spinning electrons that create magnetic fields. the electrons in some metals pair up to create a magnetic field. Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) Which statement is true regarding copper's ability to conduct electricity? Copper is a good conductor of electricity because its atoms have a loosely held electron in their outer shell that is able to move freely to other atoms. Copper is a poor conductor of electricity because its atoms are held in positions that cannot move. Copper is a good conductor of electricity because its atoms have electrons that are tightly bound to their shells and will resist movement. Copper is a poor conductor of electricity because it has a free electron in its outer shell that will flow to other copper atoms. Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) Which statement best describes the relationship between metals and magnets? All metals are attracted to magnets because they are able to create their own magnetic field. All metals are attracted by magnets; this is why we call metals ferromagnetic. Magnets do not have a magnetic field so only some metals are attracted to them. Only some metals are attracted by magnets; these metals are called ferromagnetic. Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) Which of the following best describes the use of a nonrenewable resource? California has several power plants that use heat from the Earth to generate electricity. In the state of Texas, you can find miles of windmills that are used to generate electricity. Natural gas is a great alternative to electricity for cooking. The electronic signs along the highway are run by solar power. Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) Human populations all over the world burn fossil fuels to power cars, planes, and generate electricity. Select the statement that best describes the long–term global effects of this behavior. Burning fossil fuels pollutes the environment and our heavy reliance on them creates a long–term problem because they are not a renewable resource. Countries will not need to spend money on investigating other sources of energy because fossil fuels are abundant. Fossil fuels burn clean so the pollution problem is not really a source of concern for the future. As populations increase, the need for fossil fuels will decrease; therefore, there will always be an abundance. more

Open Question: In the state of Texas if i have an unpaid parking ticket can I get a state I.D.?

I have an unpaid parking ticket and am unable to renew my drivers license. Is it possible to still get a state ID/ more

Open Question: Is there a job out there that pays more than 2500.00 with benefits in Wichita Falls,Texas?

I work for the state and make a little over 2500.00 plus benefits and would love to find another job that offers the same just out of corrections. Is there one within Wichita Falls, Texas that offers that? more

Open Question: ran over a can of mace a cop dropped and left....how to sue?

I went to the gas station and my fiance accidentally ran over something and it went BANG. he said he saw a cloud and I breathed in and started choking. we ran over a can of mace. it got on his face and got in my throat and upper lip. we went up to the mace to see what it was....it was from a cop. it had the sleeve cover and mace can with the cop's patrol number. I feel it's important to take legal action. how do we sue for this? also, it's in the state of Texas. in the Houston suburbs.why are you guys so quick to judge? I've never sued in my life. could have. but didn't. have you guys ever felt mace on your skin and throat? yea they protect us, but they're stupid for not paying attention. I found out it's a security guard for a prison. now can some =one HELP me and not put me down???why are you guys so quick to judge? I've never sued in my life. could have. but didn't. have you guys ever felt mace on your skin and throat? yea they protect us, but they're stupid for not paying attention. I found out it's a security guard for a prison. now can some =one HELP me and not put me down??? more

Open Question: Which states currently use public humiliation as a form of punishment?

I have read that a few judges in Texas and Tennessee will do this - for instance, forcing a shoplifter to carry a sign outside the store they stole from that says, "I stole from this store." I want to know which states (and if possible, which specific cities/judges) actually do this. FYI, I am not looking to go gawk at these people. It is precisely the opposite. I think this punishment is a human rights violation and I would like to get involved in preventing it. However, I am not looking to start an ethical or politcal debate on YA - I've had enough of that already thank you very much. So regardless of whether you agree with me, I would appreciate any information or resources on this subject. Thank you.Luc: you get that I was asking a question, right? more

Resolved Question: I figured out what we all can agree on regardless of political affiliation, do you agree?

That regardless of my our your political affiliation" Dem/Lib, Repub/Con " that we together are still the minority in America regardless of our opinions, well at least we have one because we took the two seconds to learn a few things about our government. Ever looked at the voting results per State, even here in Texas out of the millions that live here its usually only about 1/10th of my States population that actually votes like so many other States which is even sadder than most questions that the majority of people ask on this site, and that's saying a lot. Am I too far off base on this? more

Open Question: Texas Probation Violation Warrant?

I worked for a Bailbonds company at 18 then got licensed to work for a Private Investigations agency... However at 19 a committed fraud an act that will forever regret.. Immediately my P.I license got suspended until the outcome of the case. I was tried and convicted in two counties with a total of three felonies. I was placed on deferred adjudicated probation. However I had started working for another P.I company in Louisiana After several months I was hospitalized involuntary for attempted suicide there.. The probation officer asked the judge to issue a warrant for leaving the county/state.. Court records show the warrant was issued in Nov, 2009. I now live in California and recently had my fingerprints live scanned at a police station for a job, and came back clear.. I'm considering moving to WA, and start a new career... Please advise me on the situation. more

Open Question: How hard is it to get into these schools?

If you went there, want to go there, or know of someone who went there, please tell me. Also what does the campus look like? I know everybody has there own personal opinions but what is yours? Praire View University University of Texas in Austin University of Houston Texas Tech Baylor University Texas State University more

Open Question: What to do when a background check company reports incorrect information! This has almost ruined my husband!?

I know this might be lengthy, but I feel it is important that all details are known for anyone to completely understand. My husband, our 4 children, and I have resided in Eastern Texas for the past 11 years of our marriage. My husband had retained employment for several years at a very successful car dealership until the decline of the economy. Suddenly, it became clear that in order for our family to survive, we would have to relocate to a bigger city. We choose Austin and my husband applied for several jobs. One company, in particular, was constantly brought up during this process-Colburn (I am unsure of the spelling.) Colburn provides a full criminal background check via a phone interview with the potential employee and computer records for many HR departments/business organizations that utilize their services during the hiring process. Suddenly, job opportunities that my husband was way over-qualified for were not possible and we didn’t understand why. Here are some important facts: My husband’s younger years were littered with a few run-ins with the law, but nothing but misdemeanors. The first incident occurred when my husband and his college roommate threw a party at their townhome. After the party became a bit rowdy, the police were notified and found that one individual at the party was aged 18 and drunk. My husband was 21 at the time and was naturally found liable, which resulted in a year of probation. My husband and his high school sweetheart both attended the same state university. Unfortunately, his girlfriend at the time was dying of cystic fibrosis. Her parents were begging her to quit the cheerleading squad and college and come home for the betterment of her health immediately. After this unsuccessful attempt, the asked my now husband to talk to her himself. He took his roommate’s car (his roommate kept a gun for protection in this vehicle) to confront his dying girlfriend in the university parking lot. The conversation became very heated and the two began yelling at one another. Unfortunately, a large portion of the college football team heard them and came to what they believed was the aid to one of their cheerleaders. The football team began to rush and hit him and my husband’s reflex action was to grab the gun from under the front seat of the car to scare them away. He never fired the gun, nor did he hit anyone with the gun. This tactic worked and the football team scattered away and then called the police. My husband was charged with a misdemeanor due to this incident, even though he was trying to defend himself from several large men that where attempting to pound him. The fact that he was still on probation did not help matters. What is important is that it was a misdemeanor-period. It wasn’t even considered assault of any kind. At first, the police were going to charge him with assault until they realized they had made a huge mistake. This new misdemeanor meant he had violated probation, which resulted in a year-long county jail sentence-County jail, not prison. Now back to present day, my husband tried unsuccessfully for almost a year to find employment in Austin and Dallas to no avail. With every new potential career opportunity, we were hopeful, that is until after he completed his background check and would received a swift “no.” We couldn’t figure it out. Finally, my husband’s old boss called him to offer him a job closer to our hometown. Even though my husband had known this man several years, he had to go through the same process each new employee goes through-which is completely understandable. Among this process was another over-the-phone interview with Colburn. When his old boss received the report, he was stunned to find that this report stated my husband had spent a year in PRISON! The report gave a detailed account of what happened, but left out the misdemeanor part and instead of reporting that he spent a year in county, they reported that he was in prison. His boss explained to my husband that had he not known and worked with him previous, this would have prevented him from getting the job. It is completely clear to us now why my husband was turned down so many times for jobs that he was more than qualified for, but now what? I have no idea where to start to rectify this issue. My husband is very near to completion of his bachelor’s degree in business, but what good will his degree be with this type of false information coming up on a background check? Does anyone have any suggestions on where we go from here? He has worked too hard to have this happen. How does one go about changing a major error like this and who would be responsible in giving this background check company and any others this incorrect information? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated, and again sorry this is so lengthy. Thanks!in response to the first individual that answered, county jail is not a state prision. He was never in a state prision. It was not a felony charge. It was due to probation violation.The report does not state that it was a misdemeanor, but because he violated his probation, he was given year in county jail. I say that if an employer sees an incident with a gun involved with no specific charge and prison-not county jail, they are going to think the worst. My problem is how to we change it to report it was in fact a misdemeanor and that he was in county jail-not prison. Again, the only reason he was sentenced a year in county jail was bc he was on probation.My husband was told when this incident had occured that if he had not been on previously put on probation due to a minor drinking at his college party, he would have not recieved anything, but a slap on a wrist. The football players that assaulted him got nothing. He was just a short 140 pound guy with no way to defend himself against 200 + pound guys. Again, he hurt no one. more

Open Question: Dramatic story. Please help.?

Before I moved to US, I lived in an Asian country. There, I had a severe competition with my cousin even though he was older than me. We both wanted to excel more than each other. However, I moved to US in 4th grade, while he stayed back home. But now, I found out that he is currently attending University of Texas Austin, which I believe is a top university. I really want to go to a college that is better than U of T A, so this year, as a junior, I am taking AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP language and Composition, Honors PreCalculus, Organic Chemistry, Physiology, and two study halls. After my junior year is over, I will also take my SAT in June and SAT Math 2C, SAT Chemistry, and SAT biology in following months, during and before my senior year--yet in time for college admissions. I am hoping to attain a very high GPA, because I am completely devoted to my studies. Also, I am hoping to get 700+ score on all of my SATs. Furthermore, I am also researching and developing a case study on physicians--too complicated to explain here--I am also going to volunteer at Ohio State University's medical department, and I am going to shadow my Mother at her job--Oncology. Moreover, I also worked for two months during my freshman year at a MAC's convenient store in Canada, and I won the best student award in Physical science. I can speak three languages--English, Hindi, and Urdu; and I can read but not comprehend Arabic. And I have some competency with Spanish. So, please tell me if I was to achieve my set goals this year, will I have a chance at an Ivy league, or any university that is better than University of Texas Austin? Thank you.Yes, but how did my cousin from a third-world country get into U of T Austin? more

Open Question: What can be done to make police officers more professional, courteous, and polite?

I would like to hear from some police officers on this one please! But also from citizens who have been abused. Police in cities like NYC, LA, Chicago, Berlin, Singapore, Mexico City, and in most red neck Texas towns, walk around like they have a chip on their shoulders challenging someone to knock it off. If you make eye contact with them they try to stare you down, and if you smile at them they don't smile back. If you try to talk to them they become immediately suspicious, and can quickly become aggressive, belligerent and abusive. They have been known to use foul language with very little provocation and to taser people will little or no warning. On the other hand police that I have encountered in cities like London, Manila, Austin, Dallas, Ft. Worth, Albuquerque and Miami seem to have a tolerant live and let live attitude. They are calm and courteous and their speech invites cooperation rather than arousing alarm and panic as the aggressive speech of some police in LA, NYC, and Chicago. Why do police become this way? Normal people aren't this way. Is it the type of people that are attracted to this kind of work? Is it the culture that they learn from other police officers? Is it the local culture that they are part of? Is it their training? Why, why, why? What can we do to have police officers that are courteous, respectful, professional, and will guard our dignity? Do we need better screening? Better pay to attract better people? Better examples? Better training? Special review boards? Better ways to monitor police rudeness? Special play by play video peer review of citizen police contacts? What can get us the kind of police that we can always be proud of? Can someone also address this: I am concerned too about the way police treat you in these circumstances. 1) Like at first at a traffic stop they come up to you and ask nicely for your papers. If you don't cooperate right away they start ordering you around like you are a dog or a disobedient child, Then they quickly escalate to the point where they are dragging you out of the car or breaking your window if you don't roll it down. Its obvious that at first they didn't mean to be courteous but were just using it as a ploy. 2) Also when they ask you for identification even when you are just walking on the street minding your own business and there is no apparent crime that you are aware of, you ask them why and they won't answer, they just keep asking your for your ID, then when you don't show them they arrest you for not having an ID, even though they can not ask for identification for a person walking in public unless there is a crime apparent. 3) Or they arrest you for disorderly conduct even though all you are doing is standing still and just talking politely to them. Disorderly conduct has definitions which involve "...being in a drunken state or other behavior sufficient enough to arouse alarm in a reasonable person." 4) Other things too like traffic cops who drive too slow on the freeway and when you swerve to try and avoid them they pull you over for not turning on your lane change signal. (This really happened to me once and it was so obviously a setup, the cop wouldn't even come up to the window he just told me to get out of the car from back by the back wheel well. Then he asked for my license and I had to open the trunk to get it out of my brief case - he almost had an orgasm when I opened the trunk so you know that's what he wanted all along - my license was expired but he didn't even notice just gave it back to me). Isn't using these kind of tactics of creating a breach of law, even though quite minor, as a means of invading a persons car or home illegal? Aren't these all just power trips that police are trained to employ when they don't get their way? Couldn't they be trained to be calm, inviting of cooperation, and communicative about what they need and why they need it. Why do they have to be so manipulative? I notice also that when I wear a suit and drive my Crown Vic with Marine Corps sticker and Scale of Justice rear window decal that I get a lot more deference from police officers. Why is that? Are police officers afraid of lawyers? more

Open Question: Isn't it time to debunk the Myths of Liberalism?

Myth #1-"Liberals care more about their Fellow Man" --conservative-headed households give, on average, 30 percent more to charity than the average liberal-headed household (while on avg making 6% less income) -- Conservatives also donate more time and give more blood. -- Residents of the states that voted for John Kerry in 2004 gave smaller percentages of their incomes to charity than did residents of states that voted for George Bush. -- Bush carried 24 of the 25 states where charitable giving was above average. -- In the 10 reddest states, in which Bush got more than 60 percent majorities, the average percentage of personal income donated to charity was 3.5. Residents of the bluest states, which gave Bush less than 40 percent, donated just 1.9 percent. ******* People who reject the idea that "government has a responsibility to reduce income inequality" give an average of four times more than people who accept that proposition. ***** Brooks demonstrates a correlation between charitable behavior and "the values that lie beneath" liberal and conservative labels. Two influences on charitable behavior are religion and attitudes about the proper role of government. MYTH # 2 - "Liberals are more intelligent than Conservatives" 2008 Elections - Results by Congressiona District - Level of Education (Exit Polls and Census Data) LEAST EDUCATED 1. Texas-29 (South Houston-Baytown, 53%, CPVI Democrat +8); 2. California-34 (East Los Angeles, 54.4%, CPVI Democrat +22); 3. California-20 (Fresno-Lamont, 55.2%, CPVI Democrat +5); 4. California-47 (Garden Grove-Santa Ana, 55.8%, CPVI Democrat +4); 5. New York-16 (Bronx, 58.5%, CPVI Democrat +41); 6. California-31 (Northeast Los Angeles-Hollywood, 59.2%, CPVI Democrat +29); 7. Illinois-4 (Chicago-Cicero, 61.7%, CPVI Democrat +32); 8. Arizona-4 (Phoenix-Guadalupe, 63.6%, CPVI Democrat +13); 9. Texas-15 (Corpus Christie-McAllen, 64.7%, CPVI Democrat +3); 10. Texas-28 (Laredo-San Antonio, 65%, CPVI Democrat +0). MOST EDUCATED 1. Colorado-6 (Littleton-Castle Rock, 96%, CPVI Republican +8); 2. Minnesota-3 (Edina-Maple Grove, 94.7%, CPVI Republican +0); 3. California-30 (Beverly Hills-Malibu, 94.2%, CPVI Democrat +18 ); 4. Washington-1 (Redmond-Edmonds, 94.1%, CPVI Democrat +9); 5. Wisconsin-5 (Waukesha-West Bend, 93.6%, CPVI Republican +12); 6. Minnesota-2 (Apple Valley-Lakeville, 93.6%, CPVI Republican +4); 7. Massachusetts-10 (Cape Cod, 93.6%, CPVI Democrat +5); 8. Georgia-6 (Dunwoody-Canton, 93.5% CPVI Republican +19); 9. Minnesota-6 (Woodbury-St. Cloud, 93.4%, CPVI Republican +7); 10. Illinois-13 (Downers Grove-Orland Park, 93.4%, CPVI Republican +1) http://www.proximityone.com/cd.htm http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2750401/presidential_politics_more_educated.html?cat=47 http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/03/conservatives_more_liberal_giv.htmlNo Blogs.. No opinions.. No Theories.. This is COLD HARD DATA more

Open Question: Should the president be tested for Alzheimer's?

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31924749/ 7/15/2009 ‘Give it to me!’ Obama takes charge of economy "I love these folks who helped get us in this mess and then suddenly say, 'Well, this is Obama's economy,'" the president said in a pointed deviation from his prepared text. "That's fine. Give it to me!" The president made this speech in front of a crowd of people, yet he seems to have no memory of making it. Earlier this month, the president said this: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6714GT20100809?type=politicsNews Obama attacks Bush policies in Bush's home state "At the first of two Texas fund-raising events for Democrats, Obama defended his repeated references to Bush's policies, saying they are necessary to remind Americans of the weak economy he inherited from Bush in January 2009. " "The policies that crashed the economy, that undercut the middle class, that mortgaged our future, do we really want to go back to that or do we keep moving our country forward?" Obama said, referring to Bush's eight years as president." He seems to have no memory of his comments from just a year ago. Obama also seems to have no memory of making these promises: Transparent government/Health care debate on CSPAN No lobbyists End the Patriot Act End warrantless wiretaps End wars and bring home troops End DADT Close GITMO/end indefinite detention without charges Oppose health insurance mandate and fine Allow imported prescription drugs Reform free trade Should these symptoms of severe memory loss be taken seriously? more

Open Question: MBA Admission: which school is better?

Hi, I got admission for MBA program to both Minnesota State University and Texas A&M San antonio. I am considering which one to go. Which one is better in terms of job opportunities after the program, all things being equal? thanks for your advice. more

Open Question: Adoption Laws? What is the age requirement?

I am a female, and 18 years old. I'm in college, but have most of my credits out of the way. I am currently engaged to my boyfriend, who has a son that just turned two. While we do plan on getting married, we would like for me to adopt him as my son! I was wondering if in the state of Texas, if you can do that at 18? I do know that there is not a marriage requirement in Texas. The mother of our baby has had nothing to do with him all his life, and signed off on her parental rights when he was two months old. My boyfriend has complete custody. Is there any possible way that I can adopt him before we marry? And if not in the state of Texas, if you could tell me what state would allow it, I would appreciate it! We are Financially stable, so that is not an issue either. Thanks so much!Why would my finance of all ppl be suspicious? It was our idea in the first place about me adopting him. I'm not asking him to give his rights up, we were wondering if I could adopt him right before we got married, I'm not wanting to take his son away from him. Thank Ya'll for the answers! more

Resolved Question: would you allow your child to participate in this atrocity and be denied his/her constitutional rights?

Would you allow your child to participate in this atrocity and be denied his/her constitutional rights? Christian America welcomed all religions, with Muslims arriving here by 1619, Jews establishing their first synagogue in 1654, and Buddhists, Hindus, and others also being present from the early days. Significantly, only America extended (and continues to extend) a free-market religious tolerance to others while still preserving the core societal values of our Christian heritage. But the culture has begun to shift. The level playing field is being eroded. As in Europe, Christianity is being knocked down and Islam elevated. For example, a federal court of appeals ruled that public schools in nine western states can require a three week indoctrination to the Islamic faith in which all junior high students must pretend they are Muslims and offer prayers to Allah (students are further encouraged to take Islamic names, call each other by those names, wear Islamic garb, participate in Jihad games, and read the Koran during those three weeks). Yet that very court also ruled that it was unconstitutional for those same students to voluntarily mention "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance. Likewise, a federal court on the east coast ruled that public schools may display Islamic holiday symbols but not Christian ones. And the University of Michigan recently spent $25,000 of taxpayer money to install foot-washing facilities to accommodate the religious practices of Muslim students but made no similar expenditure on behalf of students from any other religion. As a result of such actions, many Muslims are exercising a new boldness in America. In fact, Muslim "honor killings" have now arrived in the United States (most recently in Texas); and just a few weeks ago, direct action was taken to prevent the honor-killing of a 17-year old Muslim girl in Ohio who converted to Christianity and, in fear of her life, fled from her parents to Florida. more

Resolved Question: Why does the child support system (for modifications) differ from one state/ county, to another?

(This question is being re-posted. I apologize to the 2 of you who answered this before. I needed to edit part of my additional details and unfortunately, the whole thing accidentally got deleted. Anyway...) It is my understanding that child support laws are not standard, and each state and individual county can do whatever they want. Am I right? According to the State of California, each county works things differently, and there is no higher department to make complaints to if you feel your county is being unfair. Here's the deal: I live in this dreadful area known as Solano County, California (Fairfield/ Vallejo/ Vacaville area), and I am a single mother of a 3 year old toddler who has been receiving child support from a deadbeat father who resides in another state (he moved to Texas). My daughter is not of school age yet, so that means that it COSTS to put her in daycare or preschool if I was even lucky enough to find a decent enough paying job in this tough economy. Unfortunately, since the deadbeat (who doesn't want to see our daughter) keeps quitting and taking temporary jobs, I don't always receive medical benefits for the child. I had a job that I lost and am looking for work as well (but, other than the fact that I do get Medi-cal, I am not on welfare since I have managed to live off of savings.). I am actively seeking employment. Unlike me (I lost my job), I do know that the deadbeat father has quit one of his jobs and has taken lower paying jobs since then. I also know that most counties and states (including Monterey County) are not in favor of deadbeats who deliberately quit their job and take a lower paying job at any point to get child support lowered. Unfortunately, 8 months ago, Solano County allowed the deadbeat father (who was residing in Texas) to get away with taking the lower paying job and granted him his request to get child support lowered. The only way I might have had a chance to fight this is to take the matter to the court. I didn't want to go through that humiliating experience, so I decided to agree on the lower stipulated amount. Currently, the deadbeat isn't working at all. I did notice that he has a resume online that indicates he's looking for work (in other words, he is not disabled or anything like that, and his last job was temporary). Solano County child support does not welcome my calls to ask any questions regarding this matter. They have sent me a letter saying that he is being granted another modification request because he is not working. This makes me wonder if this county will allow him to not pay child support at all??? Again, most counties, and states, especially the state of Texas, have no tolerance for a deadbeat who doesn't want to pay nor see his child. If I didn't need the Medi-cal insurance, then I might be able to move my case to another county (or even Texas might have a say in this matter). But unfortunately, because I need the Medi-cal for the child, Solano County gets to do whatever they want (that's the perception I get from the State of California, anyway). My question here is....why the heck does my county differ from so many other counties and states out there? It seems to me that they are on the deadbeat father's side and they don't look out for the needs of the child. I'm also wondering.. (if anyone is familiar with Solano County, that is), what are the odds that the Superior Court in Solano County will be able to see through this deadbeat and not allow him so many modifications? Again, if it were up to the State of Texas, in no way would they allow this.....By the way, in case anyone feels that the system is standard in the State of California, it is not, believe me. The so-called "headquarters" for child support located in Sacramento has admitted to me that each county does things their own way when it comes to child support.To Jim M- you're right, a deadbeat refers to someone behind in payments. I just call him that, for lack of a better word, because he wants to have nothing to do with our daughter. Also- you're right, he gives her absolutely nothing at Christmas. His mother (my child's grandmother) chooses not to be a part of her life as well, and has cut her out of the picture ever since I filed for child support on her son. Do you think we have a fair and just GOD who will see to it that these cold, evil people who don't care about their own flesh and blood will ever get their "karma"??? (I doubt it...to he honest...) more

Open Question: Does anyone know of a good Iridologist close to Rockwall, Texas?

Iridology is an alternative medicine technique whose proponents believe that patterns, colors, and other characteristics of the iris can be examined to determine information about a patient's systemic health. Practitioners match their observations to iris charts, which divide the iris into zones that correspond to specific parts of the human body. Iridologists see the eyes as "windows" into the body's state of health. more

Open Question: In the state of Texas, can a minor stay in an apartment with an adult who is under 21?

Open Question: I need help choosing new state to live in?

I currently live in deep south texas w/ my boyfriend of 7yrs.. i'm 29, if that matters... i am soo tired of living here and its actually getting a little dangerous.. I want to move somewhere with great scenery, lots of outdoor activities.. good jobs and affordable apartments. can anyone give me some suggestions.. thanks in advance.I would Love someplace that snows every winter more

Open Question: state champ in wrestling in Texas @ 171lbs. weight class?

I'd like some input on what i need to do outside of practice to make this happen. more

Open Question: Just Moved and pending Soon to be Suspended License?

Here is the story, I just finished moving from florida to texas and my truck died, i sold it to a guy on craigslist for next to nothing and cancelled my insurance... I haven't updated my license, needless to say I tight on cash, I take the bus where ever I go and cant afford to switch my licensee till next month.. by then it will be Suspended why, cause the guy that bought it probably took it to mexico or junked it, And the idiots in florida's dmv say I need to go there and sign a paper stating the sale... Any idea, on what im looking at to change my licensee over to texas, and if i let my license suspend do I need to do a driving test again like when I was 18, I dont drive so im not worried about having it but, I may need it for a job if driving a company car... and dong a driving test without a car is impossible.. I can go delenquant on bills a take car of it now or, wait till next month when I have the spare money... more

Open Question: im moving and i need some help with what to do!?

okay well hi im hannah. i am 13, and i live in texas. i have lived in different places my whole life an have moved Alto. i was born in georgia moved to oregon and lived in a few places in texas. now ive been living in the same city for 5 years now. i am in competitive soccer. ive been doing it since i was 3, it is my life. i am a huge social person, and my friends are my family. im a big big christian and i stand up for what i believe in. my dad lost two jobs in one year, and was offered a job in nebraska. hes a acholic and i have lost all respect for him this past two years. allot of family problems have happened to me this year, and for a while i did cutting myself and did things with guys alot as a way to deal with my emotions. i also tore my acl and was out, it was a ruff year for me. i am finnaly happy, i found a prespertrian church, ive never been so close to god, im back in soccer and am doing olympic and state things with it, i have the most amazingest friends and a boyfriend for 9 months now. now my dad wants us to move to nebraska. its my freshman year, and he wants us to move before my sophomore year. he wants to help the family become stronger, but he doesn't realize it will tear us apart. hes very stubborn and its all about him and his wife. my parents are not divorced, but if they do divorce i can stay here in texas.. i am strong with my religion im a proud christian. and something in my heart is telling me i cant leave, something with god he is telling me i cant leave. maybe anyone could give me some advice? maybe bible verses i could show my dad to help convince him. im doing everything i can, ive never had a feeling like this before, something very strong inside of me is telling me i cant leave here. im doing everything i can, i will do the unthinable do stay here. i just need advice, opinions, maybe bible verses to help persuade my dad. once again, i know theres someething here for me , gods telling me! PLEASE HELP. more

Open Question: Texas Hardship License?? PLEASE HELP!!?

Hi, I'm 15 years old and i'm supposed to be getting my ACTUAL license in 2011, but i've had my relatives and friends pick me up/take me to school for a reaaalllyyy long time and now it's come to a time where they just can't. I have my permit; have had it since the beginning of 2010. Now i did a LOT of research and all i could find is this ONE form: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/InternetForms/Forms/DL-77.pdf Can anyone explain what they mean by "unusual economic hardship?" Both of my parents work, my dad owns a small business and works during school hours, my mom works for a company full time. Now I do go to a private school so we don't have bus services to places close to the school (such as my house), we only have busses going to 3 places that are half an hour from school. Our financial situation isnt poor but we are not super rich at ALL. Does financial stuff matter too? I just need some explanation! Thanks so much, know that i appreciate every single answer!!!If you read one of the sections, it says "The applicant needs transportation to and from school and no school bus or public transportation is available. Needing transportation to extracurricular activities does not meet the definition of economic hardship." I need transportation TO AND FROM school. Some kid at my school has one, I think because he doesn't have a ride but i don't know. So yeah. more

Resolved Question: National Boxing Commission, Is it really a viable alternative to current operations?

Sean G asked a great question yesterday asking whether or not boxing should have a national commission to regulate the sport in light of the potential of Margarito receiving a license in TX. Since most of the respondents said yes to a national commission I would like to debate the feasibility of the idea. The following are my issues/questions about it feel free to use as a heavy bag. 1. Federal athletic commission route People must realize that you would be asking the U.S. Gov. to replace 50 state athletic commissions + those in U.S. territories. As a citizen do you really want another federal sinkhole for politicians to plant their campaign supporters? Folks, that will be at least 1 multimillion dollar office building per state and huge buildings in Nevada, California, Texas, N.Y., PA., Puerto Rico & Virginia/D.C. Then add the thousands of federal employees, contractors & sub-contractors to run/support the organization & all of a sudden we would end up with a billion dollar a year bureaucracy with worse efficiency than the primary boxing states. Oh and that would be just the start, each congressional delegation would fight for sub-offices & more employees to add more cronies on the payroll. Then comes an issue of state rights and how the Federal Gov. can come in and abolish state commissions. Do any of you think CA, NV, NY or TX would tolerate that? 2. the professional sports league set up: A. Who will be in charge of this "commission"? How in the world will they fund this huge organization? It's easy to say increase fees, but that also means more fights outside the country (& decreased revenues) because of it. B. Who in the heck will grant this "commission" supreme power over the sport and how will it prevent other organizations from usurping them? C. Who will check the "commissions" power and prevent them from forming a fully functional sports league controlling a lions share of the revenues and placing caps on fighter earnings? D. Who will force the major promoters and the international in scope alphabet soup of belt makers to fall in line? Lets face it they are not confined to fights within the U.S. & a big fight in Cancun, Rio or Toronto are just as good as fighting in Las Vegas in terms of time zone issues for PPV. No wrong answers in my book folks just defend your thought process!Indeed it is JP and that is why I asked those questions on a sports league set up. I don't believe most people realize how much the sport would be changed & the individual rights of its participants infringed upon. Dewey- I trust the IOC about as much as I trust the mosquitos flying around outside my house.@Jose "The Outlaw Jose(y)" Martinez- Thanks for the answer. If you take your boxing hat off would you be willing to spend your tax dollars on a huge bureau that in no fashion could pay for its self and forced to dance before congress every year? I live in a big electoral state so I can see us getting 6 to 7 offices eventually and that's a whole lot of non-productive tax dollars being spent. more

Open Question: What is the best and most effective flea preventative for cats...?

IN washington or nothern states...I know frontline works great in Texas and Advantage doesn't work so well there but now I am in washington and frontline didnt stop an outbreak so whats the best and most effective flea treatment in northern states. No, I am not a beginner at putting it on, I have been doing this for awhile. I know that certain flea preventatives work better and more effective in certain parts of the country. thanks. more

Open Question: Can someone give me advice on what colleges I should apply to?

I'm a rising HS Senior and after college I want to be an investment banker hopefully at a bulge bracket firm...I have a 3.0 GPA, 21 ACT, attend the leargest private school in my state where I'm one of the few blacks...I've already applied to Mississippi State University and I'm looking at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, University of Texas at Austin, University of Alabama, and Texas A&M University,....I want to end up in private equity one day hopefully.University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa@PE2008- well how does it work? more

Open Question: Georgia State Car Inspection if Out-of-state Student?

I am currently a full-time student at a Georgia school from Texas, I have a Georgia Driver's license, but since I am a full time student, my understanding is that the title and registration can remain in Texas. Will I still be able to get my vehicle's inspection updated in Georgia? Or do I need to return the vehicle to Texas to get it inspected for another year? Or do I have to go through hell getting everything transfered to Georgia and then have it inspected? Thanks! more

Open Question: 5 questions Science honors help please?

Question 1 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) If you were asked to describe metals and magnetism you could say non–paired electrons spin in opposite directions in all metals, creating a magnetic field. metals are magnets because they have more electrons than non–magnetic materials. metals can become magnetic if they have many spinning electrons that create magnetic fields. the electrons in some metals pair up to create a magnetic field. Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) Which statement is true regarding copper's ability to conduct electricity? Copper is a good conductor of electricity because its atoms have a loosely held electron in their outer shell that is able to move freely to other atoms. Copper is a poor conductor of electricity because its atoms are held in positions that cannot move. Copper is a good conductor of electricity because its atoms have electrons that are tightly bound to their shells and will resist movement. Copper is a poor conductor of electricity because it has a free electron in its outer shell that will flow to other copper atoms. Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) Which statement best describes the relationship between metals and magnets? All metals are attracted to magnets because they are able to create their own magnetic field. All metals are attracted by magnets; this is why we call metals ferromagnetic. Magnets do not have a magnetic field so only some metals are attracted to them. Only some metals are attracted by magnets; these metals are called ferromagnetic. Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) Which of the following best describes the use of a nonrenewable resource? California has several power plants that use heat from the Earth to generate electricity. In the state of Texas, you can find miles of windmills that are used to generate electricity. Natural gas is a great alternative to electricity for cooking. The electronic signs along the highway are run by solar power. Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) Human populations all over the world burn fossil fuels to power cars, planes, and generate electricity. Select the statement that best describes the long–term global effects of this behavior. Burning fossil fuels pollutes the environment and our heavy reliance on them creates a long–term problem because they are not a renewable resource. Countries will not need to spend money on investigating other sources of energy because fossil fuels are abundant. Fossil fuels burn clean so the pollution problem is not really a source of concern for the future. As populations increase, the need for fossil fuels will decrease; therefore, there will always be an abundance. more

Open Question: High paying jobs in the alternative energy industry?

I can see alternative energy sources as being the future for United States energy consumption as gas and oil prices fluctuate drastically. I am currently 18 and am going to join the military so I can have a lot of my college paid for. Currently I have 10,000 stashed away in gold investments and mutual funds that i was going to put towards my 401k. Anyways I was wondering which alternative energy has the most money in it (six figures)? What jobs in the alternative energy industry can I go into with only a bachelors degree in college that will give me six figure potential? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I live near Sweetwater, Texas and wind energy is really big around here. I don't know how much money is in it though. more

Open Question: Can a levy garnish 100 percent of my wages?

'I received a letter from a tax commission in my previous state. They are saying that they can levy 100 percent of my wages? I live in Texas. Can they do that-100 percent?? more

Open Question: constitution homework help please?

1.Colorado has six representatives and two senators. How many electors does it have? Why? Article____ Section____ Clause____ 2.A presidential candidate loses the popular vote in the election but wins a majority of votes in the Electoral College. Does she become president? Why or why not? Article____ Section____ Clause____ 3.Mr. Ziegler wishes to run for president in the 1996 election. He was born in Seattle, Washington in 1963. Mr. Ziegler has worked for an oil company for the last fifteen years and is now stationed with that company in Houston, Texas, where he has established residency. He is a member of the Republican Party. Can Mr. Ziegler be president? Why or why not? Article____ Section____ Clause____ 4.One morning, Bill Clinton orders 1,000 American troops to Bosnia to serve as military advisors. The president does not ask Congress for a declaration of war and instructs the troops not to engage in combat. Is the president within his constitutional powers? Why or why not? Article____ Section____ Clause____ 5. After World War I, President Woodrow Wilson went to Europe to write the peace treaty. a.Was President Wilson acting within his constitutional powers when he helped negotiate the treaty? Why or why not? Article____ Section ____ Clause____. b.Was the treaty binding on the United States as soon as Wilson signed it? Why or why not? Article____ Section____ Clause____ 6.A foreign country has just attacked the United States. Only Congress can declare war against that country, but Congress has finished up its business for the year and adjourned. What power, if any, does the president have to act in this emergency? Article____ Section____ Clause____. 7.Democrats control Congress. President Yeager, a Republican, takes several actions that are opposed by the Democrats in Congress. First, the president introduces a new budget that cuts most of the government’s social programs and gives tax breaks to the wealthy. Next, President Yeager negotiates a trade treaty with a nation accused of human rights abuses. Then, the president gives pardons to three Republican Senators who have been convicted of crimes. Finally, President Yeager appoints his wife as the Secretary of State, his son as Postmaster General, and his daughter-in-law as head of the FBI. What can the Democrats in Congress do to check each of the President Yeager’s action? Be specific. Budget: Article ____ Section ____ Clause____. Treaty: Article____ Section____ Clause____. Pardons: Article ____ Section____ Clause____. Appointments: Article____ Section____ Clause____. more

Open Question: Beware of the online job offer scam coming from the United Kingdom/Europe.?

Here it is. JOB OPPORTUNITY FROM WWW.HOUSTONJOBS.COM From: H CLERK <ac200@natwest-tech.com>Add to Contacts To: The Lightning Car Company Limited, registered in England & Wales No. 6057054. Registered office: Stephenson House, 15 Church Walk, Peterborough, PE1 2TP. United Kingdom www.lightningcarcompany.co.uk Job ID 21300706-2 Company Name:The Lightning Car Company Limited Job Category: Customer Service/Administrative Clerk Location:Online Office: Online. Position Type: Full-Time/ Part Time. Experience: 0-1 Years Experience salary:$20 per Hr. After Review of your Resume at www.Houstonjobs.com.You have been considered and selected for the above job position.An Interview has been scheduled for you,it would hold tomorrow TUESDAY AUGUST 17TH 2010 by 9AM Texas TIME.The Interview would be conducted online through YAHOO INSTANT MESSAGING.You are advised to download a yahoo messenger and add the Recruitment Team.This is his yahooid....... trecruitment@ymail.com Make sure you add him to your messenger and you are online for the Interview by 9AM Texas TIME . This is an online job so all your assignments would be forwarded to you and submitted back by either fax, regular mail, email, phone or IM (instant messaging). All activities and corresponding time are to be recorded in excel spreadsheet. Thats how we access your work and process your pay. I just got through chatting with this ....supposedly recruitment team. They tried to deliver a check to me through Fedex (I stopped the delivery) and wanted me to deposit it into my checking account. They said the check is for $2,650.35. I am to take out $150.00 for myself and send the rest back through Western Union to one of their vendors here in the states. I am to receive some kind of mini office equipment that will be delivered after they received the funds. They start you out on this 3-question assignment about customer service. I had to answer the questions by researching What I didn't know. I thought this was great. They want to see if I have any customer service skills. But $20.00 an hr.? That was too good to be true. But, I just had to be sure. So this person kept asking me if I understood the instructions as to how to receive and send back the funds along wih my deposit slip. Thats when I knew....yep this a scam alright. I just let him go on about what he wanted me to do about getting the check from Fedex and verifying my address. So I called Fedex. I asked them where did this mail come from and they gave me the person's name and city. I couldn't resist letting him know I was on to him. He said, "How do you mean"? "I'm in the dark" I said, "you know what I mean"? I guess he is in the darkn, because that was the last time I heard from him. more

Open Question: animal/pet advice help please?

in the state of texas is it possible to have a fox as a pet, and if it is do you need a license to have one? more

Open Question: In love with best friend and moving away?

i recently fell in love with one of my best friends. we talk all the time and she has said that she loves me too. the problem is that i can no longer afford tuition at the college that i was attending and am transfering to another college in another state. we both grew up in west coast, we have known each other since the 6th grade, and i think she liked me in high school but i didnt fall for her until college when i really got to know her better. we both ended up going to school in georgia, at colleges that are right next to each other. i didnt tell her how i felt about her until right before the summer break, when i was expecting to return. now i have to transfer to a school in texas. i was planning on coming back and being in a relationship with her, but now i dont know what to do. i want to make it work with her, but i dont know how often i can see her. she will always be one of my best friends, and she will always be in my life, but how do i make this relationship work when i havent really got it started yet? more

Open Question: how does it work? my husbands employer wants him to go to work in another state?

My husband works for a painting company here in arizona. This company has picked up another "project" in Austin Texas. On their air force base. (he paints houses here on our air force base already) It is temp. 4-6 months. They don't have the "logistics" yet, but the want the 3 best. My husband, his cousin (who have worked together for 12 yrs) and another guy. They told him pay would be substantial. (he makes 11.00 now) What kind of questions do i need to ask, How would you feel? Does he get to come home on weekends? We just bought this house, and i don't want to up root my kids for temp job. what do we do. How does pay work? what will they provide? more

Open Question: Traveling with minors?

My husbands family is visiting us for a weekend next month, and they want to bring along a 15 year old girl who is no way related to them. They'd be crossing the state line of Oklahoma and Texas. I think it's inappropriate (maybe it's just me), but I don't know if it's legal. Is it legal? If yes, then what paperwork do they need, and who needs to sign what? more

Open Question: BLOG Question: Where can you get paid to write blogs?

I am interested in getting paid to write and thought a good place to start could be in writing blogs. Does any one know, where can you get paid to write blogs? Any other suggestions are welcomed, thanks in advanced for the help. Btw...best answer is based on proof of being able to get paid to write. (Tried to find the write Category this seemed close enough since it is a form of media). Below is a small example of my writing skill in case some body is wanting to know what type of writing that I plan to do. The rest of it I have is saved in Word and there are many other short stories and subjects that I will write about. ___________________________________ Coffee Experience This is a story that will take you through an experience. This had left a very impressionable experience upon me. I’m excited to share this with you and perhaps it will encourage you to stop and do more than just smell the coffee. A few years back, during winter there was a freezing cold rain and wind that lasted two days. Texas is a state known for extreme hot and cold temperatures. You would think that I could handle this, well over three decades of living in five states. Here I was forced to stop again for some of my favorite, some hot chocolate, and when available add some marshmallows. This particular morning it was around six twenty am, sitting in my car with the heater on max and set to blow on its highest settings. I was still feeling cold after driving for the last half hour. Soon as I opened that car door the frigid cold air rushed in. Walking into 7-Eleven to grab hot chocolate but there was a sign on the machine sold out. I thought there has to be something hot in this place somewhere. As I looked around the only thing to drink was decaffeinated or regular coffee. ____________________________ more

Open Question: Do out-of-state colleges accept community college credit?

I live in Texas and I want to go to a university in California. I'm going to spend next summer interning in Washington, and in my free time I plan on taking one of the high school programs in a community college in which you can get college credit. Can/would this credit transfer over to the school in California? more

Resolved Question: I shoplifted and im curious as to which my punishment will be?

So I am a sexteen year old female in the state of Texas I gave into the pressure of my friends telling me to steal something even though i had the money to by it. I go to Court tomorrow I want to know kinda ahead of time what might happen and what my consequenses might be. Dont tell me how wrong it was because trust me I know I regret this more than anything. I just want to know. && In the State of Texas Can a police officer search a minor without permission from the parent? once again please dont tell me how wrong it was I understand. more

Resolved Question: Do I have a shot at being accepted into the University of Texas at Austin?

I attend the largest private school in my state, have a 3.0 GPA, and 21 ACT...how good do your grades have to be to get admitted?@Kev- matter of fact I am black and hope to be the first person in my family to achieve a college degree. more

Open Question: help me pick!? pretty please!?

so were going to Cheddars for a family dinner so i cant get out of it :( i hate eating out! =/ im trying to limit my calories to 1200 a day, so the lowest calorie item on this menu is what i am aiming to find. i stay away from cheese, and i dont use dressings on my salads, i know bacon is bad, i dont eat the bread that comes to the table..any other tips? please look at the menu and help me pick the healthiest options to stay on my diet! http://www.cheddars.com/Menus/index.php?area=North%20Texas%20and%20DFW&state=Texas&menu=290 more

Open Question: help me with the choices? which is best?

Open Question: what is the healthiest choice?! help?

Open Question: PLEASE help me pick the healthies thing on the menu?!?

Resolved Question: What classes does the Texas A&M vet school require?

I don't mean specific majors such as biology or something. I need to know what specific classes I would need to take in an undergraduate program in order to qualify for vet school. If you have a complete list of every single major accepted, that would be fantastic as well. :) Basically, I'm trying to figure out different paths that I could take to get in to vet school while still having a wide spectrum of options in undergraduate. I want to go to a college/university that offers something aviation related(esp. commercial aviation) and also offers any set of classes or a major that Texas A&M (or even Auburn, Cornell, or Colorado State) might accept. Sorry that this is such a long question! I just want to try and go to school with someone who wants to be a pilot while I want to be a vet. Any way possible. :) more

Open Question: Are Mexicans taking over America? Here are some quotes.?

"Go back to Boston! Go back to Plymouth Rock, Pilgrims! Get out! We are the future. You are old and tired. Go on. We have beaten you. Leave like beaten rats. You old white people. It is your duty to die. Through love of having children, we are going to take over." -- Augustin Cebada, Brown Berets "They're afraid we're going to take over the governmental institutions and other institutions. They're right. We will take them over. We are here to stay." -- Richard Alatorre, Los Angeles City Councilman "We have an aging white America. They are not making babies. They are dying. The explosion is in our population . . . I love it. They are ****ting in their pants with fear. I love it!" -- Professor Jose Angel Gutierrez, University of Texas "Remember 187--proposition to deny taxpayer funds for services to non-citizens--was the last gasp of white America in California." -- Art Torres, Chairman of the California Democratic Party "We are politicizing every single one of these new citizens that are becoming citizens of this country . . . I gotta tell you that a lot of people are saying, 'I'm going to go out there and vote because I want to pay them back.'" -- Gloria Molina, Los Angeles County Supervisor "California is going to be a Hispanic state. Anyone who doesn't like it should leave." -- Mario Obledo, California Coalition of Hispanic Organizations and California State Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare under Governor Jerry Brown, also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Bill Clinton "We are practicing 'La Reconquista' in California." -- Jose Pescador Osuna, Mexican Consul General "We need to avoid a white backlash by using codes understood by Latinos." -- Professor Fernando Guerra, Loyola Marymount University "The American Southwest seems to be slowly returning to the jurisdiction of Mexico without firing a single shot." -- Excelsior, the national newspaper of Mexico more