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Two friends travel 33 states, taking aim at typos - Kansas City Star

Send high-resolution photos to eeveld@kcstar.com . If you don’t have a photo but have a good story about a typo, we’ll take those, too. •This could be your tune-up for the “50 States, 50 Typos” challenge ...

Experienced Buffs aim for better start - Denver Post

... Saturday at noon against Colorado State at Invesco Field at Mile High. After losing 23-17 to CSU in Boulder in the 2009 opener, Colorado was blitzed 54-38 at Toledo five days later. Having to travel across the ...

Raleigh balloon hobbyists aim for stratosphere - Raleigh News & Observer

It's part of a high-minded national competition ... But space travel, even unmanned near-space travel, makes frugality difficult. The Pittsburgh team came in at $247, including a Styrofoam cooler scavenged from the ...

Companies criticize U.S. travel visa process - USA Today

staffing at embassies where visa demand is high has ... embassies aim to schedule interviews within 20 days of the application submission, though they fall short in some busy countries. The U.S. Travel Association ...

High school football season kicks off tonight - Gainesville Sun

... High coach Ryan Smith, whose Class 5A No. 9 Hurricanes travel to Ocala to face Trinity Catholic ... The Rams aim for their fourth straight win in this series, but coach Kent Johnson knows it won't come easy. “

Police Aim to Counter Rise In People's Park Violence - Daily Californian

At least two high-profile incidents of altercations in the park ... prevention in the area enable officers to address risks that may crop up as groups of people travel through Berkeley and the park. "Our response ...

2010 Union County football preview: Tigers aim to improve under latest Pruitt - Gainesville Sun

Players to watch: DE/TE Lonnie Gosha, Sr.; WR/DB Bryan Holmes, Sr.; RB Justin Tyson, Sr. First-year head coach Ronny Pruitt takes over after guiding Hawthorne High School to its first unbeaten regular ...

St. John Fisher football aims high - Democrat and Chronicle

John Fisher football team will travel only 656 miles roundtrip ... standout receiver Jared Manzer and Vinson Hendrix (East High), Hobart loses 11 starters from a 6-3 team, Ithaca takes aim at a 40th straight winning ...

Warriors aim for repeat - Argus Leader

but facing sky-high expectations is not ... The Warriors travel to Huron on Saturday. Washington football (02:06) Watch coach Brian Hermanson and players Kenny Fideler and Cole Halgerson talk about the Washington ...

China Luxury Travel Network Business Website Launched - PR Inside

... Travel Group, a Chinese based travel company, has unveiled the China Luxury Travel Network with its high-tech online platform (www ... The aim is to provide service in the language and time zone of the agent,

Open Question: Projectile Motion, multiple questions. Answer as many as you would like. THANK YOU!?

1. An artillery shell is fired at an angle of 47◦ above the horizontal ground with an initial speed of 1610 m/s. The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2 . Find the total time of flight of the shell, neglecting air resistance. Answer in units of min. (THIS ONE HAS BEEN SOLVED, 4 MINUTES, OR 240 SECONDS) 2. Find its horizontal range, neglecting air resis- tance. Answer in units of km. 3. For the ballistic missile aimed to achieve the maximum range of 12000 km, what is the maximum altitude reached in the trajectory? Answer in units of km. 4. For the intercontinental ballistic missile to have a range of 17500 km, what must be the speed v0 of the missile at the end of the accelaration phase? Take the distance of the accelaration phase, called the boost time, as negligible compared to the travel time. Answer in units of km/s. 5. During a baseball game, a batter hits a pop- up to a fielder 85 m away. The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2 . If the ball remains in the air for 5.9 s, how high does it rise? Answer in units of m. 6. A man can throw a ball a maximum horizontal distance of 178 m. The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2 . How far can he throw the same ball verti- cally upward with the same initial speed? Answer in units of m. 7. A man can throw a ball amaximumhorizontal distance of 156 m on a level field. The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2 . How far can he throw the same ball verti- cally upward from the ground? (Assume that the ball is thrown from the ground and that his muscles give the ball the same speed in each case.) Answer in units of m. 8. A projectile is fired straight upward at 103 m/s. How fast is it moving at the instant it reaches the top of its trajectory? Answer in units of m/s. 9. How fast is it moving at the instant it reaches the top of its trajectory if the projectile is fired upward at 19◦ from the horizontal? Answer in units of m/s. 010 10.0 points A cat chases a mouse across a 1.5 m high table. The mouse steps out of the way, and the cat slides off the table and strikes the floor 3.0 m from the edge of the table. The acceleration of gravity is 9.81 m/s2 . What was the cat’s speed when it slid off the table? Answer in units of m/s. 11. One strategy in a snowball fight is to throw a snowball at a high angle over level ground. While your opponent is watching this first snowball, you throw a second snowball at a low angle and time it to arrive at the same time as the first. The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2 . Assume both snowballs are thrown with the same initial speed 16.9 m/s. The first snowball is thrown at an angle of 74◦ above the horizontal. At what angle should you throw the second snowball to make it hit the same point as the first? 12. How many seconds after the first snowball should you throw the second so that they arrive on target at the same time? Answer in units of s. more

Open Question: Physics homework help, projectile motion.?

1. An artillery shell is fired at an angle of 47◦ above the horizontal ground with an initial speed of 1610 m/s. The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2 . Find the total time of flight of the shell, neglecting air resistance. Answer in units of min. 2. Find its horizontal range, neglecting air resis- tance. Answer in units of km. 3. For the ballistic missile aimed to achieve the maximum range of 12000 km, what is the maximum altitude reached in the trajectory? Answer in units of km. 4. For the intercontinental ballistic missile to have a range of 17500 km, what must be the speed v0 of the missile at the end of the accelaration phase? Take the distance of the accelaration phase, called the boost time, as negligible compared to the travel time. Answer in units of km/s. 5. During a baseball game, a batter hits a pop- up to a fielder 85 m away. The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2 . If the ball remains in the air for 5.9 s, how high does it rise? Answer in units of m. 6. A man can throw a ball a maximum horizontal distance of 178 m. The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2 . How far can he throw the same ball verti- cally upward with the same initial speed? Answer in units of m. 7. A man can throw a ball amaximumhorizontal distance of 156 m on a level field. The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2 . How far can he throw the same ball verti- cally upward from the ground? (Assume that the ball is thrown from the ground and that his muscles give the ball the same speed in each case.) Answer in units of m. 8. A projectile is fired straight upward at 103 m/s. How fast is it moving at the instant it reaches the top of its trajectory? Answer in units of m/s. 9. How fast is it moving at the instant it reaches the top of its trajectory if the projectile is fired upward at 19◦ from the horizontal? Answer in units of m/s. 010 10.0 points A cat chases a mouse across a 1.5 m high table. The mouse steps out of the way, and the cat slides off the table and strikes the floor 3.0 m from the edge of the table. The acceleration of gravity is 9.81 m/s2 . What was the cat’s speed when it slid off the table? Answer in units of m/s. 11. One strategy in a snowball fight is to throw a snowball at a high angle over level ground. While your opponent is watching this first snowball, you throw a second snowball at a low angle and time it to arrive at the same time as the first. The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2 . Assume both snowballs are thrown with the same initial speed 16.9 m/s. The first snowball is thrown at an angle of 74◦ above the horizontal. At what angle should you throw the second snowball to make it hit the same point as the first? 12. How many seconds after the first snowball should you throw the second so that they arrive on target at the same time? Answer in units of s. more

Voting Question: Is it possible to go to school in San Diego from Columbus, Ohio if I've been out of high school for a year?

I am 19 and I graduated last year from high school. I've been trying to save up on money but it's really hard when I have to pay bills and I also have to pay back a loan I owe to a community college I attended for a quarter. I actually do not want to go back there. I want to go to school in San Diego, but I'm so lost as to how to go about doing that. I've been out of high school for over a year now and I'm lost. I'm willing to do anything for this! My only set back is I didn't do well at all in high school, not because I'm not smart but because I was depressed throughout high school and didn't really get help. Well I got over my depression, without help. I guess it was just high school depression coupled with family/home troubles. I really am willing to work hard to whatever college I go to. I just want to become more well-traveled by traveling to another state on my own. I believe that it'll build more character because I've always had my parents help me, I need some pressure on me so that I can become more responsible and grow into a better adult! I feel spoiled right now because my mom basically does a lot of the stuff for me. What do I do? I'm so confused right now and I'm really scatter-brained. I really really want this more than anything else right now! I'm aiming for next summer. I want to save up as much money as possible since I work and all. Is this possible even with bad grades in high school? I honestly don't want my troubled past to have to interfere with my future. I don't want colleges to think I'm stupid because I'm really not! I've been reading and doing books that help your vocabulary. I'm willing to turn my cell phone off- and cancel my car insurance. I will walk to work every day or ride my bike so that I can save as much money as I can. I need just a push in the right direction. What do I do? Honestly, I don't care about money. And then, I don't really care what college I go to. It doesn't have to be some big expensive college or anything. I am kind of undecided but know where I want to lean towards. Something environmental. Steps, advice, something please? I really appreciate your help if you actually read this! Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Weird golf technique. How to do it?

I play with a guy regularly, he's about a -1 handicap, and he just hammers his drives 300+ yards every time. He hits a draw, that is neither very high in the air, nor very low, and most of his drive is carry. The weird part about is drive is that he aims left. His ball starts out on the left edge of the fairway and travels to the right edge, then starts drawing to the center. What is he doing? Is there a specific name for this ball flight? I would call it a draw because it ends right to left, but I may be incorrect. Is it possible to recreate this ball flight, or is it almost unique. If so, how can I hit it? I can hit a solid 285 drive, and I hit a draw, but I think this ball flight might jump me to his level off the tee. btw we play at altitude if that matters.I'm pretty sure theres a -1 handicap, the guy averages 71's consistantly, he's great. more

Voting Question: How can I decide on what career to pursue?

Hey there, just wondering if anyone can help me pick from a few possible jobs I might like for my future. I'm in my senior year at high school (in Australia) and I'm yet to decide what career I want to aim at for the rest of my life. Ideally, I want it to be something I'm good at and enjoy. I want it to be something that I don't mind getting up to go to every day, and I want to be able to balance it with my personal life. As far as grades go, I'm doing extremely well in school, so I don't think that is an issue. I'm just not really sure what I want to do as a lifelong career. If it helps, I've come up with a few ideas as to what it could be: - Medicine. - Forensics. - Journalism. None of those are concrete decisions, I just thought that those are the ones I'm probably most interested in. I think being a doctor would suit me, and I like the idea of helping people. Forensic science would be a good fit too, and I think it would probably be satisfying to make a difference in that kind of way. Journalism sounds intriguing too, and perhaps that would be a good fit, but I'm not sure about the travelling it would require. Does anyone have any suggestions on which one would be best? Or, if you have any other ideas about other careers, what are they? Thanks a lot, everbody. - Brian Lugosi. more

Resolved Question: What are my chances of getting into Cornell University?

Hello! I'm a soon-to- be high school Junior, and Cornell is definitely on my top 5 list. I'd love to get some input on what my chances might be. I go to an extremely competitve, upper-class school. I have a weighted gpa of 4.4 and an unweighted of 3.7. By the end of my high school career, I will have taken either 8 or 9 AP classes, 9 honors classes, and three accelerated (meaning a year ahead) classes. I havent't taken the Act or SAT yet; but at the beginning of Sophomore year, I scored a 200 on the PSAT so i'm aiming for over 2000 on the real thing. For the PLAN (practice ACT) I was in the 99th percentile nationally with either a 29 or 30, so I'm aiming for a 31-33 on the ACT. Obviously these are just predictions, but i've never scored under the 98th percentile on a standardized test, so hopefully I'll be able to continue that streak. I've been a competitive swimmer for 10 years, and I plan to swim all 4 years for my school team. I'm in the Model UN club, and last year I travelled to China for 3 weeks as a Student Ambassador. Next year I plan to join Interact club (service), possibly Student to Student ( students against drugs), and High Schools against cancer. I was selected to be a peer tutor my junior year. Once I turn 16, my goal is to get 100 or more service hours at a local hospital (my dream is to be a pediatric oncologist. I also plan on doing a Shadow-a-doctor program and a Habitat for Humanity next summer. Of course, I will also be in National Honor Society and Cum Laude Society. So, what do my chances look like at this point in my high school career? Be honest please, I can take it! Thanks so much! more

Resolved Question: What's the best university in the UK for English?

I'm looking around at universities this summer, since my AS level results will be coming out in August. I'd like suggestions for the top universities since, as they say, I've got to aim higher! Ideally, I'd like somewhere either in or around London, but I am willing to travel too. Thanks, Will more

Resolved Question: Looking for a decent quality HD Video Camera?

I'm looking for a decent HD camera that can capture in full 1080p. I am not extremely savvy with video camera specifications, so I can't explain with any great detail the quality that I want. But, like I said, I would like 1080p, and it has to have a good quality mic or be able to easily be attached to a good quality mic. Must be SD Card capable (though I imagine most cameras are, and this goes without saying). It would be nice if it was able to take still images as well, so high shudder speeds would be a great bonus. Its primary uses would include outdoor filming while traveling (bright, fluid motion), and indoor filming (this is where the audio would be most important). I'm aiming for a budget of no more than $800 with the mic included (if separate). Does anyone have any good model suggestions based on personal or professional experience? more

Resolved Question: I want to know something about going to college...?

I'm 16 and like most teens at my age or around high school age; I'm lost. I don't know what I want to do with my life. I don't plan for 10 years from now, I cant even see myself 10 days from now much less 10 years. I don't know if I want to go to college anymore. I mean I know I want to do something that is helping the environment and/or animals, especially sea life. It had been my long life dream to become a marine biologist. But now, everything is getting confusing and I'm just so lost in trying to find myself and trying to go day by day without having to worry about the future because I'm the type of girl that plans for today, that lives for today, because I almost lost my chance at life. And I just feel so shitty now. Both of my parents want me to go to college, but i just don't know. If I had to go I would love to be at UCLA. I even asked my mom today, "Would you be disappointed if I didn't go to college but I was happy with my life?" She said yes, she would be very disappointed because i would have thrown my life away like her. And I said, "Well isn't the point of life to live it? Because when you die all you have in those last few seconds of breath are the memories and whether you are happy and satisfied with your life." She stayed quiet. I looked away. Basically what I want to know is, for those of you that are in college or that didn't go to college or that entered college when you were older or that are planning to never go: Are you happy? Honestly without bullshitting and saying it will work out in the long run, are u satisfied with your life at this point in time? Did you do all the things you planed as a teenager? Did you travel? Did you see the world? Did you fall in love? Did you meet strangers? Are you even studying for something that your good at? Or are settling for the next best thing? I want to go to school, I think. But I also want to be happy and enjoy the little things in life without having to worry about a paper that's due in a couple of hours or failing my semester and not being able to get back into what ever program I was aiming for. So someone anyone please, your advise, experiences, or regrets can really help me. Thank you. more

Resolved Question: I have university questions about med school. Please help?

I am a student from a Central European country, Poland, which now belongs to the EU. I study in the IB system and I'm aiming for studying at an American university, preferably Ivy League. My questions are: 1) Do I have a chance of getting in? I have always had very good results academically. I finished my freshmen year with a 6.1 average out of possible 7.0. I did very good in my exams, scoring 5/6 and 6/6 in every of them except one where I had 4/6. I got awards for outstanding achievement in mathematics, art and humanities. I participated in three after-school activities and have a lot of interests like painting, writing, traveling, windsurfing and others. I plan on getting even higher results academically in my sophomore year, also participating in more after-school activities and doing MUN to widen the range of my interests. I've also had a quite interesting storyline of life. 2) What are the financial policies of Ivy League universities? I heard that Ivy League colleges first accept the student, and then they worry about their finances, and that many students' tuition is covered entirely by the school. Is this true? How does it work? 3) Which of the Ivy League colleges is the easiest/hardest to get into? 4) I plan on either going to med school or interior design, or maybe even a more humanities-related subject if I get into Ivy League. But my biggest area is dental medicine. 5) Currently, I’m in the IB system, which guarantees that you will get into most universities without exams (if you finish, of course). If I get an IB Diploma, do I have to take SATs to get into Ivy League? 6) What are other great universities in the United States or United Kingdom, or generally in Europe, that are on the educational level of Ivy League? If you've got anything else to add, or you are a graduate of any Ivy League college, please feel welcome to share your thoughts with me. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: I have university questions...?

I am a student from a Central European country, Poland, which now belongs to the EU. I study in the IB system and I'm aiming for studying at an American university, preferably Ivy League. My questions are: 1) Do I have a chance of getting in? I have always had very good results academically. I finished my freshmen year with a 6.1 average out of possible 7.0. I did very good in my exams, scoring 5/6 and 6/6 in every of them except one where I had 4/6. I got awards for outstanding achievement in mathematics, art and humanities. I participated in three after-school activities and have a lot of interests like painting, writing, traveling, windsurfing and others. I plan on getting even higher results academically in my sophomore year, also participating in more after-school activities and doing MUN to widen the range of my interests. I've also had a quite interesting storyline of life. 2) What are the financial policies of Ivy League universities? I heard that Ivy League colleges first accept the student, and then they worry about their finances, and that many students' tuition is covered entirely by the school. Is this true? How does it work? 3) Which of the Ivy League colleges is the easiest/hardest to get into? 4) I plan on either going to med school or interior design, or maybe even a more humanities-related subject if I get into Ivy League. 5) Currently, I’m in the IB system, which guarantees that you will get into most universities without exams (if you finish, of course). If I get an IB Diploma, do I have to take SATs to get into Ivy League? 6) What are other great universities in the United States or United Kingdom, or generally in Europe, that are on the educational level of Ivy League? If you've got anything else to add, or you are a graduate of any Ivy League college, please feel welcome to share your thoughts with me. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: What colleges do I have a shot at?

Nor considering SATs and ACTs... So I live in North Carolina and I am going into 11th grade, but I have a good idea of where my high school career is going. Math: I will have at least 5 math credits, but hoping for 6. (Alg1, honors Alg2, honors geometry, honors pre-calculus, honors calculus, maybe calculus 2 (not sure where though)) English: 4 honors credits History/social studies: 3 honors credits Science: physics, honors chem, honors bio, and numerous science electives (bioethics, anatomy and physiology...) All science classes with lab. Language: Spanish 2, spanish 3, honors spanish 4, and honors spanish 5. Electives: Theology 1, theology 2, rhetoric, health, art classes (2), and senior thesis. Hopefully will take a class where you teach children to read, I am editor of yearbook (4 years), member of the literary magazine, member of varsity soccer team (4 years), I will also shadow a few doctors. I will be getting a job as soon as I turn 16. Also I heard that traveling is looked at. I have visited numerous places out of the U.S. My current GPA is a 4.5 (weighted) and 3.83 (unweighted), but will hopefully I will get that higher. I am beginning to prepare for SATs and I am aiming to do very well (hopefully)...I think that is pretty much it...Just kinda wondering if I am heading in the right direction. Right now I am considering 3 different colleges: UNC Chapel Hill, William and Mary, and Trinity college of Ireland...THANKS :) Oh by the way my school only offers honors, but that would be at an AP level... more

Voting Question: What Should I Study in UNIVERSITY? PLEASE HELP!?

I have aimed for doing 4 years of Sciences (chem/bio) throughout my high school and I just finished Grade 11. The thing is, I'm not sure if it's what I like. As in, I don't even know if I like it. I want to know what kind of options there are other than becoming a doctor and that stuff after taking the 4 years. I want to know what other options there are for a guy like me and also the two most important things are being helpful in society and making lots of money. I know you can't just tell me what I should become based on what I've said so send me an e-mail: hakkak@live.com to please help me. I like jobs where you get to wear a nice suit to work, being a boss, don't mind blood/gross stuff, am a pretty good public speaker, good teacher & listener (though I wouldn't like a teacher as a profession). I like travelling but not too much (family 1st), I will speak 3 languages by the time I am finished high school, not too fond of sports (except I take MMA), love acting and I'm good at it but it's not my thing, love history, cultures, religions, all that stuff. I like journalism (just not too much travel). Mainly, I don't mind studying my balls off and like I said: MONEY & HELPING PEOPLE is all I care about. OH! and I also don't really like math/physics. more

Voting Question: What should I do? College transfer question. Thanks?

Here is a bit of background about me: I was a straight A and great student until 11th grade in high school. In 12th grade, I had to drop out due to problems in my family and an emergency. I did quite okay in my last two years, have a good resume with my extracurricular activities, and I have my share of volunteering, leadership, internships, high position in my former jobs, etc. I got my GED now, with a high score. Now, I am finally starting college. I am beginning my studies at SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology in August, for Advertising and Marketing Communications. Living in New York City, I did not want to apply for a community college here as the community colleges in NYC are not quite diverse and not quite as challenging. I applied to NYU and got declined. FIT accepted me and they're quite competitive. My ultimate educational goal is to transfer to UT at Austin, Harvard or UPenn for Business/Marketing. However, FIT is a specialized school. I am aware I have to take a few courses such as Biology/Physics/Chemistry and Calculus, etc. However, all my other courses at FIT might not transfer. I do not want to give up at FIT yet because it's a great school, plus I love my experience there so far and it's affordable. But, I'm thinking about enrolling at one of the community colleges here, even if I didn't want to attend them, just to get the credits I need for transfering. I am aiming to join Phi Theta Kappa (honor society), be an editor for FIT's newspaper, and be assistant coach at the FIT cheerleading team. I travel internationally often, I blog and I have a small business with my husband. So, should I attend the other school as well, at the same time? Or should I just stay at FIT and apply to the other schools in a year and just pray that things will go okay? Help?! Any tips? Thank you.FIT is a part of SUNY, it's a public school and obviously accredited. There's a chapter of PTK at FIT. And, I'm aware of requirements to join in. I am applying to join in after my first term at FIT (in January). Thanks. more

Voting Question: what are jobs for suitable for a people person? (still in high school right now)?

tests indicate that i'm a people person, i think that could be helpful with choosing my job soon. well i'm also: creative, imaginative, smart, a born leader and i love: traveling, arts, managing/being in charge and i don't want to be a: nurse, teacher, or anything lower than those jobs. i'm trying to aim for the higher ones.I MEANT WHAT JOB SHOULD I TAKE AFTER SCHOOL. LIKE WHEN I'M 20 OR SOMETHING more

Resolved Question: chances at Dartmouth, Stanford, Princeton, MIT, UChicago?

I am currently a Junior Ethnicity: gonna leave it blank. (would it be assumed I'm white or Asian if I did this) UW GPA: 3.93ish -school doesn't rank, but I got an award for being the junior with the highest weighted GPA, meaning I'm a would-be valedictorian. SAT I's (I'm retaking this October or November. I will aim for 750+ in CR and W.) Math: 800 CR: 730 Writing:710 SAT II's Math II: 800 U.S. History: 710 Chemistry: 690 (we weren't quite done with the AP Chem and APUSH curriculums by the time I took the May subject tests, so I will take them again on June 5. I expect a 730+ in both.) Past AP's: US Gov and Politics-5 Projected AP scores for this year: APUSH: 5 AP Chem: 4/5 AP Eng. Lang: 4/5 Current Load 1. Integrated Physics 2. Advanced PreCal 3. AP US History 4. AP English Language 5. Web Design 6. Advanced Spanish IV 7. AP Chemistry Senior Load 1. AP Calculus BC 2. AP Statistics (is it true stats is not really math, but is more like reading?) 3. AP Biology 4. AP Physics C 5. AP Literature 6. Economics 7. (maybe) Band (if I can fit it in my schedule) -school doesn't offer honors classes My only B's have been graphic design freshman year and AP Gov last year(will a 5 on the exam atone for this)? I got straight A's last semester, but will probably get a B this semester in AP English language and A's in everything else. -will mention Math, Economics, and Chemistry respectively as my 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice majors. EC's: Boy Scouts -Eagle Scout (just did my board of review). My project was building benches, pressure-washing old ones, and putting sealant. -Senior Patrol Leader during 10th grade, Patrol Leader during 9th -broke a national record for hiking. I hiked the Bartram Trail (100 miles/5 days, has a lot of elevation): honored by Governor Sonny Purdue and national head of boy scouts for this feat -LOTS of community service projects -raised money for inner-city kids to buy scout uniforms Tennis (all 4 years) -private lesons -varsity tennis Academic Quiz Bowl team (10-12) I founded and am president of our school's food critic club. We go to restaurants about once a month and write critiques about them, which are published in the school newspaper. Trumpet -private lessons -Superior Rating (9,10,11) at Solo Ensemble Festival -Community Jazz Band (9-12) -GISA all-select band member (11th grade) (top band members of private schools in GA) -played for church on Sundays -invited to play at school's open house 10th grade Piano -lessons -invited to play at several concerts Young Republicans (should i say this? i know prestigious colleges are very liberal?) -helped a bake sale to fund troops in Iraq and Afghanistan -helped campaign for John Mccain and senator Saxby Chambliss Duke TIP summer program (summers after 9th and 10th grade, I respectively studied macroecon. and robotics) Academic Awards: -Georgia Certificate of Merit -Phi Beta Kappa Award (given to Junior with the highest weighted GPA in class) -I'm almost certain my PSAT score will qualify me for semifinalist standing in the NMS search, so I should at least get to finalist. Hobbies: -food-trying at restaurants (and even cooking some by myself) -camping/backpacking Miscellaneous: I also volunteer at the library during the summer. -Traveled around Europe. more

Resolved Question: what to do if i am trying out for a high school soccer team?

i will be a freshman, and the tryouts are in the end of august ive never played on a travel soccer team, and i think i am pretty decent though. i am not aiming for varsity, and i am aiming for JV a and JVb which is like the freshman team. if anyone has some helpful tips come tryout days, or some agility tricks or exercises to practice, i would be really thankfull. About 50 girls try out in all, and im gonna miss one tryout day due to the fact that i will be out of the country THANXZX more

Voting Question: What are your thoughts on my exercise routine for losing weight?

I am male, 32 years old, of Asian heritage. I'm 5 feet 10" (178cm) and weigh 102kg (224lb). I am definitely overweight with a waistline of 40", BMI of 32.2 and a body fat percentage of about 30%. 10 years ago, I used to weigh 68kg (150lb). I haven't taken my health seriously for a long time but have now decided to do so. Part of the reasons include a family history of heart attack and diabetes (from my father, double bypass, two heart attacks) and also after seeing my younger brother's condition (28 years old, 6 feet 1" (186cm), 115kg (253lb) and is on high blood pressure medication). About six weeks ago, I weighed 108kg (238lb). I decided to try to lose some weight and have been firming up my routine to the following. I use an elliptical (cross-trainer) machine for 1 hour. I try to maintain a heart rate of around 145-155bpm for that period. The machine says I burn about 850 calories for that period. I then use a treadmill. I walk for 1 hour at an average of 5.0km/hour at the lowest incline. The machine says I burn about 400 calories for that period. I do not jog/run on the treadmill as I've managed to injure myself in the past whilst doing so (someone described my injuries as being micro fractures). I also walk home, which is a 4km distance with some uphill/downhill terrain. This usually takes me 50 minutes. I consider the above three things as my regular exercise routine. I do so 3 times a week. (I try for 4 times a week but this isn't always possible) Also, once every ten days or so, I'll take a walk to the city centre and back. This is in total a 12km trek and takes about 3 hours. I also spend an hour meandering around the city (this is not added to the 12km above), I can't gauge the distance I travel since it's random as I might break somewhere for lunch or browse through shops. Now here's the thing I do not do weights. I've got a fear of them (yeah some of you will laugh at this) due to a very nasty back injury I suffered in the past. Yes, I know some weight training methods will not aggravate the back, but this is something that's close to a near phobia for me. My overweight situation seems to be more due to a lack of activity (desk job, computers) then excessive eating. I have focused on eating more healthily ever since I set my goals to lose weight though, three standard square meals a day and snacking is very rare. I have set a goal to lose 1.25kg (2.75lb) a week which I have been told is a little high (but I'd rather set a high goal then a low one). I weigh myself after each workout and keep records. This is calculated for my weekly weight average (I'm not disappointed or crushed if I don't meet the weekly target, so psychologically it's not a damaging thing :)). At the current weight loss target I'm hoping to hit 85kg (187lb) by mid August. I'm not sure if that's achievable but I'll be aiming for it nonetheless. I'd love to hear any comments/advice from anyone who's into fitness about what I'm doing. more

Resolved Question: What are my chances at Boston University?

I am an American citizen who has done high school in Scotland (doing A-levels now) and am in my junior year. I am doing the SAT and got 1630 on my first go without any preparation and am taking a summer course for the SAT in fall and aiming for above 1800. We dont have grades rather exam results at the end of each year. I got 3 Bs an A and 5 Cs (only in classes i didnt choose for A-levels) in GCSEs. Credentials: Service every Wednesday for 2 hours since 6th grade Did a 3 week project in india to aid orphans Gone to RSIS (international schools) Conference in Bavaria Am a lifequard as well as a First Aider for my local area and for major events like T in the Park Am learning Guitar and Piano Kayake, Ski, and SCUBA dive for sports and debating for a skill (did MUN twice) Am getting a pilots license in August Also have received "honours" on multiple occasions as well as a Distinction And alot of cultural/travel experiance Sorry for the long question but I am unsure of my chances and on how much I have to go to get in.I don't get a GPA. more

Voting Question: Job Advice really appreciated...?!?

I'm in a bit of a rut at the moment and would really appreciate any help or advice...! I've been a student for 3 years and then went travelling for over a year. I'm home now (coming up to 4 months) and finding it really tough to get a job- not especially because of the recession, etc, but because I really dont know what to do! My degree was in Media and Communication Studies (which Im now starting to realise is a pretty weak degree in the eyes of the employment world.) So I've been initially looking at media based jobs, but the more I research into it, the more Im put-off by the industry... I really love travel, reading, writing, helping people (have looked into numerous jobs involving this, which mostly require having a qualification in this field) and I really just want to be at least fairly happy in whatever I do, money is essential but a high wage is not what Im after. I am 24 and ready for a career, I dont want to go back to Uni or do courses...I've joined loads of agencies, job centres and online services. Does anyone have any ideas of things I could look into? Even a bit of inspirational info would be great, Im starting to feel pretty hopeless, and therefore unhappy. I dont know what I want, I have education and life experience behind me, but no strong direction or skill to aim for. Help. more

Resolved Question: Is this at least a C Paper?

Read the 3 essays and would they be at least a grade of a C? What would you grade them. There all different even the first two. Photojournalism is a career I am aiming to pursue. I would like to work at either a famous magazine company or do freelance and travel to different locations all over the world. My interest in photojournalism began in 7th grade when I discovered that I really enjoyed writing.. Later, I started to ponder journalism. Eventually, I became more interested in photography when my cousin let me borrow an old film camera,, and I began to use my family's Nikon. At that moment I decided that I would merge both my interests into one career, photojournalism. Being a photojournalist would require creativity, open-mindedness, and honesty. I decided that I could merge both into one, photojournalism. To pursue a career as a photojournalist, requires having an artistic vision and the ability to communicate effectively with others. It also requires creativity, open-mindedness, and honesty. “Photojournalists may be self-trained or attend college for proper training,” from the (National Press Photographers Association). An associates, bachelors or master degree in digital photography, journalism, mass communication and visual communication are very helpful and would make me more marketable when applying for a position. I plan to obtain a bachelors degree and also apply for internships while in college to gain hands on experience. Because of the increasing departure of newspapers and magazines, finding a decent job can be difficult. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that “there are many more Photojournalists than jobs available”. To prepare myself for this career, I should create an impressive portfolio of my best work while in college. In conclusion, I decided on a career in photojournalism because of my interest in photography and journalism. I’m determined to work hard and meet the educational requirements to be successful whether I’m working for a magazine company or doing freelance. If I could become a great photojournalist, some of the places I would love to travel to include Italy, Canada, New Zealand, and Japan. SECOND Photojournalists provide pictures for stories or news articles that are clear and truthful images corresponding with a topic. Photojournalism is a career for students willing to work hard and demonstrate a strong passion and creativity for their work. In this essay there will be a discussion on preparing for a career in photojournalism, job opportunities, and required qualifications. Students pursuing a career in phojournalism should meet experts in the field.. Recently, I discovered a man named David Burnett. His work gave me a deeper interest in the profession. Burnett travels the world and takes superb photographs of Presidents, wars, and people from different countries at various locations. Meeting an expert in this profession may help students pursuing this career and also in understanding it much better and learning more.. Or at least focus on one and study their work very closely. Students should understand that it is very helpful to have a portfolio of their best work and have “excellent communication skills” (Marovich), Discovering someone who is passionate about photojournalism will help and inspire students in their career path. Students can explore the world as a photojournalist and have others look at their extraordinary work. Photojournalists have many choices of jobs. Some work alone, others at magazines or newspapers, war areas, self-employment, natural disasters, weddings or even something like TMZ; who follow famous people and write about it.. The wages of a photojournalist varies depending on the type of job chosen. In some cases, the individual is underpaid but sometimes the wares are very high Most magazines pay well for photos that embellish a story and newspapers. Students should get a degree in digital photography, journalism, mass communications, and visual communications, and remember to get excellent grades. “That’s where you learn to be a professional, not an amateur with a point-and-shoot or a cell phone.” (Zibluk) If anyone wants to do well in photojournalism, it is recommended he or she obtain an internship and meet their educational requirements. Photojournalism is a career that is challenging but well worth pursuing if you have a passion for it. In this career, students should love what they’re doing and never give up. Enrolling in college courses and pursuing internships are excellent ways to gain hands on experience and develop the necessary skillset to be successful in this career. Then, Third My Brother’s Place is a cultural tradition where some teens and young adults hangout. At My Brother’s Place, people hang out; play live shows and eat a variety of foods. Occasionally, the people who own it will let others rent the place for events and other foothers rent the place for events and other forms of entertainment. Many bands will play on different nights. The types of music include Christian rock, Rock, Metal and Go-Go. I personally know a few people who have played Christian rock there. Also, many bands promote will themselves to get noticed and gain more popularity. My Brother’s Place has a lot of food. They sell nachos, pizza, hot dogs, grilled cheese, coffee, sodas, energy drinks, and more. My brother’s place is a fun place to hang out on a Friday or Saturday night because it’s a place where you can relax and be somewhere you actually want to be. more

Voting Question: What are some college groups in the new york area aimed toward people of high intellect?

I am a 20 year old college student and am finding the general population to be incredibly under stimulating. My father is smart an of above average intelligence( and is far more knowledgeable than I , though in truth, my intelligence surpasses his significantly) I mention this only to point out that I find my family to be fairly boring, which has become slightly depressing. Most of my friends are fairly smart, though there idea of fun is not quite what I typically have in mind. In an ideal situation, I enjoy listening to others intellectually superior to me, so I may obtain more than merely a moment of satisfaction from having done something, though in my current setting, I find myself resigned to playing pool, drinking occasionally, and talking about the weather and local sport (which while fine and all, is not really what I have in mind). I am a person of slight wealth and am financially able to enjoy the greater things in life (theater, movies, games, concerts, museums, festivals, lectures) and am having trouble finding others that enjoy the same thing, who are not so preoccupied with research that they never have time to do anything. Any thoughts on clubs or community activities for someone in my situation, that are in the New York, Boston, or Ct area. 1-2 hour travel is not a big problem. Any advice will be appreciated. more

Resolved Question: Please rate my CV on scale 1-10 with 1=Very poor and 10=Excellent?

NAME Road Name ∙ Town, City, Postcode Home: 123 4567 8910 ∙ Mobile: 123 4567 8910 ∙ name@hotmail.co.uk CAREER OBJECTIVE: To be able to work in Computer Finance related Job since it requires strong numerical skills as well as IT skills. I intend to improve and elaborate on my IT skills at university. EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS 2008-Present College Name ∙ A Level Mathematics Statistics ∙ Btec National Diploma in IT 2003-2008 School Name ∙ 6 GCSE’s grades B-C including English Lang/Lit (CC) and Mathematics (B) ∙ Award/certificate/Extended certificate in Digital Application for IT users (3 qualifications)= Distinction, 2 Merits ∙ GCSE Gujarati (B) WORK EXPERIENCE 2007 NatWest Bank My main duties were answering calls, taking part in staff meetings, paper work, posting From this Work experience, I have gained knowledge by contributing in a bank meeting and I observed and learnt how bank employees work individually as well as a team to meet their goal in specific time period. Their objective was to maintain higher profitability by maintaining circular and efficient flow of amount of money deposited by the customers and the lenders. POSITION AS RESPONSIBILITY 2009-Present ∙ Mathematics Department representative- This has enabled me to explore my ideas well on the subject and what I dislike/like about the course and a difference that I would want in the subject 2006 ∙ Responsible for presenting and organising Amnesty international assembly and responsible at school- By taking part in assembly increased my self-confidence by giving a speech in front many people 2006 ∙ Receptionist at school 2004-2006 ∙ Helped tutor and responsible for carrying travelling register- This shows my willingness to help others and taking a good responsibility for the class KNOWLEDGE OF LANGUAGES ∙ English (Fluent written and spoken) ∙ Gujarati (Mother tongue- Fluent written and spoken) ∙ Hindi (Fluent written and spoken) ∙ Urdu ADDITIONAL SKILLS ∙ IT: High computer skills including Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver and use of Internet ∙ Good communication skills: I have developed this skill through work experience whilst answering phone calls and understanding what a client requires ∙ Time management: Ability to balance study, part-time employment and social activities. I have developed this skill at college by meeting deadlines to coursework. ∙ Flexibility: Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual ∙ Good Numeracy and Literacy skills: I have gained this skill at school and college and I believe it is crucial to have an understanding of how the business is functioning from a financial standpoint. ∙ Problem solving skills and Decision Making: Ability to focus on improving decisions in daily life since it’s important for management and leadership ∙ Professional work attitude: I am a hard worker and I believe this will help me to achieve my career aims ∙ Excellent attender and punctual: I believe this is crucial since it shows my commitment and determination to study at college effectively and efficiently ACHIEVEMENTS 2007 ∙ Attainment in technology 2007 ∙ Certificate for Work experience at NatWest (Stratford) 2007 ∙ Online basic introduction to health and safety test with a score of 85% 2006 ∙ Effort and achievement in science 2006 ∙ Excellent effort in art 2003-2005 ∙ 4 Bronze awards, 4 silver awards, 1 gold award and 1 platinum award for good work and progress 2003 ∙ Good work in class for humanities REFERENCES (Available upon request) more

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Resolved Question: Should I have a baby now, or do my second degree (Medicine) first?

Hi all, I'm sorry this is a bit long - but I would REALLY appreciate your help if you can take the time to read this! Well trying to make am long story short, I am graduating from my my first degree (Medical Sciences) in May, and I unfortuantely didn't make it into Graduate Entry Medicine (I'm not entirely suprised.. It's highly competitive!) and I am currently weighing up my options. To get a bit of background information, I'm 21 and my partner is 27 (nearly 28). We have just just bought our first house and are lucky enough to not have a mortgage on the property. He works full-time in a well-paid job (around 30k) and are generally comfortable living off of one salary, since I have only had a student loan! We are getting married in August, and we were planning to go to Kenya on our honeymoon in September (also this may have to change..) I was originally planning to get into Medicine, but unfortunately I aimed too high (other med school applicants should hopefully sympathise with the "picking very carefully" thing) and was unsuccessful, So there are a few possible scenarios: 1) I was originally planning to work in a medical setting (within the NHS or a nursing home etc) for this year, saving money along the way, and apply again this year for September 2011 entry, and worry about kids later on down the line. I would be more likely to apply for the 5-year undergrad course, as these are the ones available near me, and I have the security of my own house. This does work out as the more expensive option. However - is having a baby while doing Medicine even possible? I would be working nights, be on call, and not to mention the in-course assessments and exams; you have to be scoring 70-80% to not be kicked off. 2) I could get a job staying in a medical setting, as in scenario 1, and apply this year, but apply for DEFERRED entry (September 2012). But what's to say that I will get pregnant and have a 1-year old by this time, what if by the time I get in I only have a newborn? And a lot of Universities want to know the reason why you are deferring.. I don't think they will like "trying for a baby!" 3) I could work in a medical setting (as in scenarios 1 & 2) and try for a baby, and not apply for Medicine. This way, I could stay at home with baby on maternity leave (or take a longer leave of absence if I feel it's necessary, as we can live on just his salary as we don't have a mortgage to pay and he's on a fairly good wage, and I do have some savings left) and when the baby is a bit older (or,repeat as necessary for another baby :S) then I can go back into education, or go back to work first then into education depending on how I am going to finance the course (as far as I am aware, if I do undergraduate Medicine even as a Graduate, I can still receive loans from the SLC). This doesn't seems as farfetched as it may appear - from what I've heard/seen, a lot of people have career changes in late twentes/thirties/forties and decide to go for Medicine, so I don't have to worry. - NB: If we go for this option and fall pregnant BEFORE the wedding, we will have to cancel our honeymoon (through travel insurance) and go to a Malaria-free area, as the antimalarials would not be safe. We cant really just wait and see how we feel after the wedding, as we can't risk getting pregnant fir 3 months after we've stopped taking the medication (Christmas 2010) and I have to have medicine applications in by October 2010 - so we need to start making decisions now. I think I am happy to put off Medicine until later, but if I miss my window to have a child, I would be devestated. I know some people happily get pregnant and have healthy children in their forties, but my Mum tried for 7 years to have me and my twin, and even then we were IVF. It might be worth adding that we can't have family looking after children while I go out to work/Uni, as unlike most other young Mums I don't have a very supprtive family, and thus have settled 200miles away where I went to Uni. Opinions of my potential decision would be greatly appreciated. I am SO sorry for the long post, but I don't really know how else I can shorten it down! Thank you so much in advance. Xx- It might be worth adding that an undergrad medicine course is 5 years, but it doesn't end there. There can be up to 10 years of training afterwards, depending on whether I decide to become a GP or a specialist. Granted, it is paid, but it is A LOT of night shifts and on-call work. Not really feasible with a young child, as opposed to an older one?? more

Resolved Question: WPI vs Cal Poly SLO (computer science)?

I'm aiming toward small class size and hand-on learning. Which is why WPI and SLO are my top choice. WPI has extremely small classes and project based curriculum but it's on the expensive side. SLO can provide essentially the same thing but larger class size (cheaper) and less personalize. Also due to California budget cuts I'm afraid I won't get into my classes. I don't know whether to pick WPI for higher personalization and better traveling opportunities (more expensive) or SLO more

Voting Question: What kind of college (in terms of competitiveness) is in my future & what do you recommend?

I'm a sophomore in high school and I'd like to know if I'm on the right track for attending certain schools, how to improve my chances, etc. Last year, as a freshman, I only took 2 Honors courses (English & History). I've always been stronger in English than in math & science. I didn't realize as an 8th grader that choosing all honors was important. Note: I had been in all honors classes from 1st to 8th grade. My GPA last year, unweighted, was a 3.4, and weighted was a 3.5 This year, I am in all honors classes & my projected GPA should be around a 3.7 Question: I am a year behind in math and science. I am currently in Honors Geometry & Honors Biology, which is what most honors students take in their freshman year. Will this hurt my admission to top schools? I am not going into a math/science field, but I'm still unsure. As for extracurriculars, I am on my school's debate team. I started later in this year, as a novice debater and qualified for the state competition with my partner. I did not trophy, but I am taking a 1 week-long debate program at a school near my house this summer. Next year, I'll be debating on varsity and will hopefully trophy as much as possible. I am a part of my school's literary magazine. The advisors also help us enter contests and get our work published. I recently entered a poetry contest, and am aiming to enter about 1 contest/publication per month. I won 1st place in an essay contest, 2nd place in a poetry contest & had a poem of mine published in middle school. I am a member of my school's recycling club. I actually attempted to start an environmental club last spring, and it was going great but this year, unfortunately, all of my members dropped out. Since there are no other sophomores in the club, my goal is to become VP next year and President my senior year. I have just joined Model UN and there are also no sophomores in this club, so it seems clear that I can become President or Co-President. I volunteer every Sunday morning with a Jewish organization called Friendship Circle. I'm basically a buddy to a special needs child in a Sunday School environment. I am going to find out how to get on the FC Teen Board. I have volunteered about 24 hours so far. Last summer, I found an internship all by myself, when I was 14. I interned at a television & film production company and helped edit and organize for a reality show on Lifetime. I got a great recommendation. This summer, I am attending this Leadership Institute Program at Brown University for 2 weeks. I will be taking a class called Changing Business: Becoming a Social Entrepeneur. It sounds really interesting. I'm trying to decide between going on a service trip in a foreign country (I already have traveled quite a bit: to Brazil, France twice, England, Jamaica twice, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Ireland) or finding an internship at a non-profit or a local newspaper/magazine. Next year, I'm thinking of going to Spain for a Spanish immersion (Since I take Spanish at school and want to become fluent) and maybe going to Georgetown for 1 week for a journalism program. While at home this summer, I will take Spanish classes, continue my guitar lessons, take SAT classes in prep for the PSAT's this October (I may qualify for a scholarship), take tennis lessons, read a lot and maybe find a job. Next year, I am taking 2 AP's: AP Lang & Comp and AP US History. The rest of my classes will be Honors. For electives, I'm taking creative writing, and trying to decide between photography and communications. I'd have to be apart of the school paper if I took communications, and our paper is doing horribly... I don't know. So: Thoughts on whether I'm on the right track for schools such as Duke, Boston College, Tufts, Georgetown, Brown, etc, advice on what to do with my summer (to go on a trip or stay home and take classes/get an internship...go on a trip next year?), if it matters that I am not ahead in math/science, & how do my extracurriculars look? Too many, too few, what? P.S. I'm interested in majoring in communications, journalism, environmental science, business...not positive right now. more

Resolved Question: Am I on the right track... what should I change?

Resolved Question: How to make a photography portfolio for a REALLY GOOD university?

i want to make my photography not to seem 'average' for a 16-17 year old there is a studio in my school with the normal tungsten lights and black background typically black and white and i tend ot travel during the summer i have a D90 with the average 18-115 mm lens Though im forced to go into sciences by parents i try to make time for photography career-wise i really want to get into companies like vanity fair But I want to know how to get everything ready if i want to aim..'high'? if u hav any websites/books in mind then that would be well appreciatedok i jsut realized the details od this question is a complete mess....sry i just got alot in my head ans distractions more

Voting Question: Several Physics Projectile Problems?

Kindly please show the working done for each problem, thanks! 1) A ball is knocked of a table with a horizontal velocity of 3 m/s, how far will it travel horizontally if the table is 1.25 m high? 2) A bullet is shot out of a gun at 325 m/s at a height of 2m. How far will it travel horizontally and how long before it hits the ground? 3) A man falls from a plane that has a forward velocity of 40m/s. If the plane is 100 m from the ground, how long will he be in the air? How far will he travel horizontally? 4) A Circus is planning a human cannonball show, if the cannon is at 20 degrees angle and the initial velocity is 15m/s. How far away should the net be? How long will the person be in the air? 5) If the cannon is at initial height of 2m from the ground and the net is 3m from the ground how will this affect the answers to question 4? 6) A golfer can hit a ball 250m horizontally with an initial angle of 15 degrees, if he is aiming at a target 200m away and elevated 25m will he be able to reach a target? 7) A person throws a javelin at a 40 degrees angle, if it lands 65m away what was the initial velocity? more

Resolved Question: physics speed problem (high school level)?

To find the speed of a ball bearing launched from a wrist rocket (sling-shot) you take aim at a 55 gallon steel drum exactly 73 meters from you. You hear the "clunk" of impact 0.64 seconds after you "let fly." If the speed of sound on that particular day is 335 m/s, how fast must the ball bearing be traveling? please show all steps more

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Resolved Question: I'm getting a new CAMERA and am not sure about which TYPE to get.?

Hello. I love photography -and by that I don't mean I love taking hundreds of photos of stupid objects. I actually take attractive images whether they're of sunsets or sunrises, animals or landscapes or people. I'm traveling this year in June and would like a good quality camera that enables me to take attractive photographs. The camera I currently have is a Nikon coolpix and while I like it, I want something a bit more advanced. I'm considering purchasing an SLR (I know that they're pretty proffesional, but could someone actually explain what's so great about them?). Here are my tricky preferences though. -- I'm only a student, plus I'm still fundraising for my trip, so I'm aiming to find the best camera I can for around $500, I won't go for anything higher than $600 at the moment (and that's pushing it) -- I don't need amazing lenses, but It has to have a decent zoom ability. -- My current Camera is 8.1MP and I'd like to upgrade it to perhaps something in the 10-15MP range. -- Nikon or Canon please. -- (optional) I wouldn't mind a video recording extra :) -- (optional) also, I take my camera wherever a potential photograph could present itself like the beach, a creek, etc. So If I would find a camera that had all the above, plus some sort of weather endurance.. it would get definitely bonus points. Thanks so much for any answers. Crystal. more

Resolved Question: Poll My manifesto for change part 1 ten tax reforms any votes?

1/ Abolish VAT 2/ Abolish all tax credits and child allowance 3/ Establish the personal tax allowance as a movable/ transferable allowance (restricted to legal partners) 4/ N.I. contributions to be taken from the first £ earned and set at 7% on first £7K of earnings then at 10% up to £15k and at 14% onwards no upper limit. 5/ No income tax on earnings below £20k (£40k for a legally recognised partner. The balance would not be transferable from part time worker to higher earner, only transferable if not working/claiming benefits.) 6/ Income tax of 5% from £20k to £30k rising by 2% for every extra £5k to a maximum of 35%. 7/ restore duty on all imports 10% on none luxury items 20% general products 40% on anything considered luxury or undesirable (so perfume/tobacco/high class cars etc) 8/ Abolish road tax and replace with annual license fee and insurance plate higher charge for more polluting vehicles (road haulage vehicles to be exempted in UK owned who will pay an annual business license. Follow this principal on other taxes of a similar sort. 9/ Travel tax to established as a proper tax to be levied on leaving and entering payable at the time of departure and arrival £100 per person on departure £50 on entry for uk citizens double for all other nationalities. 10/ A new sugar tax of 20% to be levied on all food products containing added sugars (so cakes, biscuits, sweets etc not fruit but juice drinks, cola etc.) I can't cost these as I don't have time/access to the necessary but maybe someone will. the aim would be to introduce over the lifetime of a parliament with only the new taxes added in the first year and the other reforms introduced by lowest cost to the treasury first but all within 4 years this is partly to do with deficit issues but also there would be significant operational needs to be able to implement. It would of course need withdrawal form the EU but that is a given for me. I will release my ten point plan for the armed forces tomorrow.Gone - Rather patronising not possible to put all reforms down such as employer NI contributions but these will be refered to elsewhereMoney must be raised somewhere as an island we must accept that transport is expensive and we need to create an environment where more 'home' production is sustainable as with energy.everybody else's economics have been shown to crash and burn so maybe mine aren't so bad.Shambling - yes and other reform is needed but the basic direction is to reduce the number of different taxes and overtime complexity. more

Resolved Question: Shot put in New York City?

I'm in college and really miss throwing. I didn't continue throwing post high school. I was wondering if anyone knows of any throwing clubs or things along those line that I could join? I'm located in Brooklyn so I'm really aiming for anything within traveling distance. Thanks. more

Resolved Question: How much gas would it take for traveling 2744 miles?

30mpg aiming high for estimate. Riverside, Ca to New jersey more

Resolved Question: what does each letter in a quadratic function stand for?

in the equation y(x)=ax^2+bx+c what are the a,b, and c ? i have written the question, "you strap a rocket to the back of a toy truck that aims towards a cliff. you are 25 feet from the edge and the cliff is 200 ft high. the toy truck is traveling 15 MPH. how long until the truck crashes?" and i am trying to find out which number goes where. i am not looking for the solution, just where i put each number. please help. more

Resolved Question: What is your opinion Undercover sting used to cite, deport Carlsbad day laborers workers create traffic?

What is your opinion Undercover sting used to cite, deport Carlsbad day laborers workers create traffic hazzards ? In a new twist, Carlsbad police have adopted an old tactic to bust day laborers: undercover sting operations similar to those used against street prostitutes. The undercover stings and the anti-solicitation law that police have been using to cite the workers have opened a legal can of worms. Other cities in the county and in the country that have tried to regulate day laborers have run into similar problems: How do you restrict day laborers without running afoul of their right to seek work? Police say they are simply trying to address a safety problem. It's dangerous for drivers to stop on busy roads to pick up the workers, Carlsbad police Capt. Neil Gallucci said. But migrant rights advocates say they see a more sinister purpose. It's simply the latest scare tactic used by the city to get rid of day laborers, whom some residents consider an eyesore. "Are you kidding me?" attorney Victor Torres asked. "If the issue is safety, why aren't they enforcing the traffic laws that prohibit stopping in a bike lane or the red (zone) instead of using sting operations?" Police said they do routinely also ticket drivers who stop illegally on the road. In an Oct. 14 operation, police officers driving unmarked cars and wearing civilian clothes approached day laborers on El Camino Real and pretended to offer them work. The workers were driven a few blocks away where they were cited under the city's anti-hawking ordinance, police said. Nine people were cited and nine others suspected of being in the country illegally were turned over to the U.S. Border Patrol, Gallucci said. Safety first Citing day laborers under the city's anti-hawking ordinance is not new. Police started using the anti-solicitation ordinance ----- which was originally aimed at newspaper hawkers ---- to cite day laborers in 2007. At the time, police said the department had received numerous complaints from area homeowners. The anti-hawking law prohibits people from distributing materials or soliciting "business or contributions from any person who is traveling in any type of vehicle" along roads with a 35 mph or higher speed limit and on some streets with lower speed limits. Thus far this year, 22 citations have been issued for violations to the city's anti-hawking ordinance, Gallucci said. There were seven traffic collisions this year in the areas that were targeted in the Oct. 14 operation, he said, though there was no clear link between those accidents and the day laborers. http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/sdcounty/article_9f398c18-f394-5f8d-9335-8dafad573de3.html more

Resolved Question: Is this the final nail in the coffin of the myth that Reagan brought down the Berlin Wall?

"Riccardo Ehrman, a veteran Italian foreign correspondent, and Peter Brinkmann, a combative German tabloid reporter, both claim they asked the crucial questions at a news conference on Nov. 9, 1989, that led East German Politburo member Günter Schabowski to make one of the biggest fumbles in modern history. Mr. Schabowski was supposed to announce a temporary bureaucratic procedure that would make it easier for East Germans to travel abroad, a tactic aimed at shoring up the Communist regime in the face of mass demonstrations. Instead, he inadvertently opened the Berlin Wall. When his fellow Communist leaders decided on new travel regulations, Mr. Schabowski was out of the room. Later that evening he skim-read the executive order, stuffed it in his briefcase, and headed off to meet the world's media. Pressed on the meaning of the new travel policy -- When did it come into force? Did it apply to West Berlin? Did people need a passport? -- the flustered apparatchik rustled his papers and gave confusing answers that led the news media to believe the border was open, with immediate effect. The result, once East Berliners had seen that night's news on West German television, was chaos at border crossings across the city. At Bornholmer Strasse, one of the main checkpoints in central Berlin, confused border guards couldn't get clear orders on how to deal with the crush, and debated whether to open fire. Instead, they opened the barrier, and the Berlin Wall was history. The events have been chronicled by Hans-Hermann Hertle, a historian who specializes in the fall of East Germany. "Among those who are aware of the incident, Mr. Ehrman generally gets credit. In 2008, Germany's president awarded Mr. Ehrman the country's highest honor, the Federal Cross of Merit. 'His persistence at the press conference finally elicited the crucial statement" that brought down the Wall, the citation said: "His name stands for...German unity.'" http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB125597721400194603-lMyQjAxMDI5NTI1MjkyNzI3Wj.html more

Resolved Question: I want to get things going as soon as i'm out of high school (2010)?

I want to do photography and currently live in the US and I want to go to Europe I'm unsure of where but i'm really aiming for the UK because I hear its good for photography but i'm REALLY nervous about jumping in like that because I don't want to get stuck in a foreign place i've traveled alot as a child so i have no problem with the moving and traveling part its the $$$$ and making it part photography is my passion and I would greately appreciate it if someone will give me some tips on what to do?! I also don't know if i want to attend college in the US or Europe? this is a serious question thank you!Yeah, I live in georgia I take tons of pictures but i've pretty much taken all i can as of right now my father is retierd military so i traveled alot when i was young and LOVED IT i'm just looking to start my own expiernce :) Thank you very much for the advice i will deffinately take it to heart ! Btw. You work is Beautiful more

Resolved Question: Physics help, please....?

First of all, asking for help is not cheating to all of you out there who spam with "You shouldn't cheat" and things like that. Secondly, I realize I'm not going to get an answer to all of these problems, but some guidance would be nice. A sailboat runs before the wind with a constant speed of 3.2 m/s in direction 42(degrees) north of west. How far (a) west and (b) north has the sailboat traveled in 25 min? An archer shoots an arrow horizontally at a target 15 m away. The arrow is aimed directly at the center of the target, but it hits 52 cm lower. What was the initial speed of the arrow? Victoria Falls - The falls are approximately 108 m high. If the river is flowing horizontally at 3.6 m/s just before going over the falls, what is the speed of the water when it hits the bottom? Assume water is in free fall. A diver runs horizontally off the end of a diving board with an initial speed of 1.75 m/s. If the diving board is 3.00 m above the water, what is the diver's speed just before she enters the water? It's dumb how we are forced to take classes in fields we know we are not going to do a thing in. more

Resolved Question: Help in Physics, please?

Does anyone know at least one?? And if you feel like it, explain how to get the answers?? Please & thank you. (: 1.) A swimmer is heading directly across a river 200m wide reaches the opposite bank in 6min 40s. She is swept downstream 300m. How fast can she swim in still water? 2.)The driver of a motorboat that that can move at 10m/s wishes to travel directly across strait in which the current flows at 5m/s. (a) At what angle upstream should the driver head the boat? (b) How long will it take to cross a distance of 1.6km? 3.) 3 forces, each havin magnitude of 30lbs, pull an object 120 degrees apart from each other. Which is true? a. resultant force is 0. b. resultant force is greater 30lb c. resultant force 30lb 4.) Two vectors, R & S are R: north. & S: east. If the vector S is subtracted from vector R, then the vector T=R-S is which? SE, SW, NE, NW? 5.) Your motorboat can move at 30km/h in still water. How much time will it take you to move 12km upstream, in a river flowing at 6km/h? 6.)Bullet G is dropped, from rest, at the same time that another bullet H is fired horizontally from a rifle. If both bullets leave the same height above the ground, then... a. G hits before H b. both at the same time c. H hits before G d. not enough info 7.) Suppose that several projectiles are fired upward. Which one will be in the air longest? a. farthest range, R b. highest max elevation, h c. one which has product of Rth is max d. greatest initial velocity 8.) A golf ball is hit w/initial velocity of 60m/s at an angle of 130 degrees above the horizontal. How far does it travel? 9.) A plane flying horizontally at a speed of 50m/s and at an elevation of 160m drops a package of supplies. Two seconds later it drops a second package. How far apart will the two packages land on the ground? 10.) At what angle should a water-gun be aimed in order for the water to land with the greatest horizontal range? O or 30 or 45 or 90? 11.) A girl throws a stone straight down from a bridge. The stone leaves her hand w/velocity of 8m/s at height of 12m above the water. How much time does it take for the stone to hit the water? 12.) A mortar shell is launched with a velocity of 100m/s at an angle of 30 degrees above horizontal from a point on a cliff 50m above a level plain below. How far from the base of the cliff does the mortar shell strike the ground? 13.) An Olympic athlete throw a javelin at 4 different angles above the horizontal, each with the same speed: 30, 40, 60, & 80 degrees. Which 2 throws cause the javelin to land the same distance? more

Resolved Question: Girlfriend dumped me last night, do i move on from this?

I'm 20, she's 19. We've been going out for about 4months and she's been really stressed because of her job having low hours and her mom always on her back and never letting her out of the house. I know she's an adult, but she insists that she needs to help her mom and just had told me when she was in high school she was never able to go out. When she finally did go out because of sports traveling team, they would just go to the bar and drink after the games. She told me she'd rather stay home then go out due to being cooped up all her life. We were talking fine and then all of a sudden she told me she can't deal with it anymore, and she was done. She said "there is no us" and she needs to be alone. She's tired of having everyone expect something out of her. I tried telling her to think it through if she really wants that and that we could work through the problems, but she was just getting more and more upset. What more can i do at this point? Should i text or call her back? Should i just let her go and contact her in a week or somewhere down the line? I don't want to just give up, she's worth fighting for, but i don't know how to do it... Please help, sadness kicking in... =[ She keeps signing on/off AIM probably because she sees me on. P.S. Her mom is constantly taking money from her and paying bills with it, like her whole check each and every week... She doesn't have a very good relationship with her real father. more

Voting Question: What are some good Biological sciences colleges/universities that I should apply for?

I currently have a 4.0 GPA BUT it's going to drop this semester as I've been struggling with some of my classes :( My Sat score was 1940; ironically math being the weakest at 610. My AP courses: AP Calc AB Prior to this semester. This semester: AP Eng IV, AP Calc BC, AP Gov, and AP USHistory I am part of the Modeling United Nations and the Math club at my school. I have traveled quite a lot compared to the average student (would this be a plus?). I have been independently schooled (at Keystone National High) up until now. This is my first year at a public high school. I have not taken AP Bio since my decision to go for a Bio major is very recent change of plan. I want to get into Carnegie Mellon, UPenn, Scripps Institute, Caltech, UTexas (at Austin), etc. Am I aiming way beyond my level or is there a good chance I can get into any of these? What would be some other good universities to apply for. Please let me know. I would really, really appreciate it. Thanks. more

Voting Question: Anyone help with Physics?? (:?

Sorry, but I don't want a speech saying how I shouldn't get others to do my work. I have been sick and forced to stay home 2 weeks. Now I'm working my butt off to catch up. I had literally like 100 problems for Physics but only could answer about 80%. If you can answer some, thank you!! And it would be much appreciated if there could be an explaination so I may learn also. If you don't know some, it's okayyy. (: But every little bit can help me. <3 1.) A swimmer is heading directly across a river 200m wide reaches the opposite bank in 6min 40s. She is swept downstream 300m. How fast can she swim in still water? 2.)The driver of a motorboat that that can move at 10m/s wishes to travel directly across strait in which the current flows at 5m/s. (a) At what angle upstream should the driver head the boat? (b) How long will it take to cross a distance of 1.6km? 3.) 3 forces, each havin magnitude of 30lbs, pull an object 120 degrees apart from each other. Which is true? a. resultant force is 0. b. resultant force is greater 30lb c. resultant force 30lb 4.) Two vectors, R & S are R: north. & S: east. If the vector S is subtracted from vector R, then the vector T=R-S is which? SE, SW, NE, NW? 5.) Your motorboat can move at 30km/h in still water. How much time will it take you to move 12km upstream, in a river flowing at 6km/h? 6.)Bullet G is dropped, from rest, at the same time that another bullet H is fired horizontally from a rifle. If both bullets leave the same height above the ground, then... a. G hits before H b. both at the same time c. H hits before G d. not enough info 7.) Suppose that several projectiles are fired upward. Which one will be in the air longest? a. farthest range, R b. highest max elevation, h c. one which has product of Rth is max d. greatest initial velocity 8.) A golf ball is hit w/initial velocity of 60m/s at an angle of 130 degrees above the horizontal. How far does it travel? 9.) A plane flying horizontally at a speed of 50m/s and at an elevation of 160m drops a package of supplies. Two seconds later it drops a second package. How far apart will the two packages land on the ground? 10.) At what angle should a water-gun be aimed in order for the water to land with the greatest horizontal range? O or 30 or 45 or 90? 11.) A girl throws a stone straight down from a bridge. The stone leaves her hand w/velocity of 8m/s at height of 12m above the water. How much time does it take for the stone to hit the water? 12.) You hit a tennis ball over the net. When the ball reaches it's max height, its speed is... a. zero. b. less than initial c. equal to initial d. greater than initial 13.) You are serving the volleyball for the 2nd time in a game. If the ball leaves your hand with twice the velocity it had on your 1st serve, its horizontal range would be... a. two times as much b. half as much c. twice as much d. four times as much 14.) A soccerball is kicked w/velocity of 25m/s at an angle of 45 degrees above the horizontal. What is the vertical component as it travels along trajectory? (Neglect air friction) a. zero b. g downward c. g sin (45 degrees) upward d. g upward e. g cos (45 degrees) downward 15.) A ball thrown horizontally from a point 24m above the ground, strikes the ground after traveling horizontally a distance of 18m. With what speed was it thrown? (g= 10m/s^2) 16.) A rifle bullet is fired at an angle of 30 degrees below the horizontal w/initial velocity of 800m/s from the top of the cliff 80m high. How far from the base of the cliff does it strike the level ground below? 17.) A mortar shell is launched with a velocity of 100m/s at an angle of 30 degrees above horizontal from a point on a cliff 50m above a level plain below. How far from the base of the cliff does the mortar shell strike the ground? 18.) An Olympic athlete throw a javelin at 4 different angles above the horizontal, each with the same speed: 30, 40, 60, & 80 degrees. Which 2 throws cause the javelin to land the same distance? more

Resolved Question: 1. The Greek philosopher Democritus coined what word for a tiny piece of matter that cannot be divided? (1?

1. The Greek philosopher Democritus coined what word for a tiny piece of matter that cannot be divided? (1 point) element atom electron molecule 2. Which of the following is NOT part of John Dalton's atomic theory? (1 point) All elements are composed of atoms. All atoms of the same element have the same mass. Atoms contain subatomic particles. A compound contains atoms of more than one element. 3. Who provided evidence for the existence of a nucleus in an atom? (1 point) John Dalton J. J. Thomson Democritus Ernest Rutherford 4. The number of protons in one atom of an element is that element’s _____. (1 point) mass number balanced charge atomic number isotope 5. To find the number of neutrons in an atom, you would subtract _____. (1 point) mass number from atomic number atomic number from mass number atomic number from electron number isotope number from atomic number 6. Which statement is true about oxygen-17 and oxygen-18? (1 point) They do not have the same number of protons. Their atoms have identical mass. They are isotopes of oxygen. The have the same mass number. 7. Which statement accurately represents the arrangement of electrons in Bohr’s atomic model? (1 point) Electrons vibrate in fixed locations around the nucleus. Electrons travel around the nucleus in fixed energy levels with energies that vary from level to level. Electrons travel around the nucleus in fixed energy levels with equal amounts of energy. Electrons travel randomly in the relatively large space outside the nucleus. 8. What is the difference between an atom in the ground state and an atom in an excited state? (1 point) The atom in the ground state has less energy and is less stable than the atom in an excited state. The atom in an excited state has one fewer electron than the atom in the ground state. The atom in an excited state has more energy and is less stable than the atom in the ground state. The atom in an excited state has one more electron than the atom in the ground state. 9. The glowing of a neon light is caused by electrons emitting energy as they _____. (1 point) move from lower to higher energy levels collide with other electrons move from higher to lower energy levels collide with the nucleus 10. Which statement about subatomic particles is NOT true? (1 point) Protons and neutrons have almost the same mass. Protons and electrons have opposite charges. Unlike protons and electrons, neutrons have no charge. Protons and neutrons have the same charge. 11. Which of the following is unique for any given element? (1 point) the number of neutrons the charge on the electrons the number of protons the mass of a neutron 12. What does the electron cloud model describe? (1 point) the most likely locations of electrons in atoms the precise locations of electrons in atoms the number of electrons in an atom the mass of the electrons in an atom 13. Which of the following provides the best analogy for an electron in an atomic model? (1 point) a bee moving from flower to flower in a garden a bird resting on a branch an ant crawling on the surface of a leaf a bee trying to escape from a closed jar 14. Which of the following subatomic particles has the least amount of mass? (1 point) proton neutron electron none of the above 15. What is the maximum number of electrons than an atomic orbital can contain? (1 point) 1 2 3 4 Note: Your teacher will grade your responses to questions 16–18 to ensure you recieve proper credit for your answers. 16. In Rutherford's gold foil experiment, some of the _____ aimed at gold atoms bounced back, suggesting that a solid mass was at the center of an atom. (1 point) 17. What can scientists measure to provide evidence that electrons can move from one energy level to another? (2 points) 18. Explain what the colors in a fireworks display reveal about the movement of electrons in atoms. (3 points) more

Resolved Question: What would YOU do if this decision was yours?

Okay. I used to live at a suburban beach area for about 10 years and moved in 2007 when I graduated from primary school to the country as we came across a bargain 1.5 acres on the highway. Our aim was to move there and live in a shed until we relocate a house there to live in and pay it all off having no debt. Moving out here to the country wasn’t what I wanted at the time because I love the beach and I am a surf life saver. My older sister finished year 9 at the suburban beach town and we began the new school year of 2008 at the country town. I adapted well as I was starting high school along with other fresh kids unfamiliar to the area but my sister didn’t. She used to be an A student but after many refuses to attend that school and pleads to commute back to her old school her grades had slipped tremendously towards senior years. She now commutes back to the original high school she used to go to which involves many early mornings and travel of driving for mum and dad. Within the past month my Dad has been in a serious car accident but is somehow still here today. My mum has just about lost her licence due to a lot of driving. Living out here is great we all love the green scenery and freedom of debt. Dad wants an investment home though and we found this home near our old suburb that we are always travelling to for my patrols, and where my sister now stay’s at her friend’s house during the week for attending school there. The house is on a quarter of an acre with a pool and is big enough for our 3 dogs, cars, and dads work gear for the business. It even has 5 bedrooms (enough for a room each between me, my bro and sis- I have never had my own room before). Dad wants to buy it and move back to the suburban area where we used to live for the benefits of less driving as the highway he has to drive on is dangerous. The thing thou, is that I am doing extremely well at my school that I’m attending at the moment. I achieve sporting, and academic awards that I never would have received at the big school that I would have to attend if I were to move back. And my grades may slip just like my sisters did. I know what the people are like there (I went to primary with them) and I prefer the people and personalities at my school. I’d rather go to a smaller country school as all the people are much more “tame” and there is a lot more tolerance between all the students. The move really depends on me though and I just can’t decide between all the benefits and disadvantages of moving. The house is on open inspection for this weekend and I have to give dad an answer before then about buying the house. It is not a simple yes or no answer I honestly don’t know considering all the variation. I don’t know whether it would be beneficial or disadvantaging me in terms of school like the same as what had occurred to my sister. I love the lifestyle of living here and the novelty hasn’t worn off and I think it would wear off if I moved into a big fancy house. My dad is willing to be back into debt for this home as the housing market is going to go up and this home will benefit us in terms of driving as my sister is getting her licence and will soon have to drive on the dangerous highway where we live at the moment. more

Resolved Question: SAT-High School- college- help!?

Hi! This is my first question on Yahoo Answers, so here it goes! I'm a senior in high school and I am about to apply for college. I'm not trying to brag but merely I am trying to help you get acquainted with my background so you can understand where I am coming from. I consider myself a fairly good student. I have always gotten straight A's and have taken as many possible AP classes as I can. In freshman year I got a 4.0; Sophomore year i got a 4.4; Junior year i got a 4.8 gpa. I do a lot of extra curricular activities and have been doing them for a long time. I also volunteer and give back to the community a lot. However, the one thing that does not seem so great on my college application is my SAT..... Gahh! just the sight of that 3 letter acronym infuriates me! The first time I took it was in the beginning of Junior year. I got a 1760 (560 critical reading, 680 math, 520 writing). I retook during the end of junior year and I got a 1960 (530 CR, 790 Math, 640 writing). Anyways, I really don't think the SAT reflects my grades.. Anyways I've been studying a lot for the SAT over summer and now it's my senior year. My original aim was at least a 2200. However, now there's only a week left before the October SAT and I have only improved by maybe 50 points! It makes me so mad! I really want to go to a good college and become a surgeon. Or maybe even go to a direct medical school like my sister... Anyways I am sorry for venting and dragging this out. I actually really needed something on someone to vent my feelings to because I cried the other day at my frustration with myself. This is kind of pathetic that i resorted to venting through yahoo answers, but idk.. w.e, On to the actual question hahah: Is there any alternative to going to college directly after high school? I know there is always community college, but I reeaaaallly don't want to do that because my parents would be embarrassed of me, and I really do (despite how cliche this sounds) want to make them proud. Like is it possible for me to take a year off after high school and take the SAT after high school, and then apply during my year off? Or what about traveling abroad; can I take my SAT during that? Or is there any other choices I have? Every bit of information would be greatly Appreciated!!! THANK YOU!! more

Resolved Question: I keep getting scam email. What should I do?

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Resolved Question: If high ranking Israelis are found to be guilty of war crimes by the International Criminal Court what might..?

.. the repercussions be? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_… The UN aims to take Israelis to the International Criminal Court, If found guilty then what might the repercussions be, apart from the obvious travel restrictions for the individuals concerned (so as to avoid arrest on International soil)? Might such high profile disrepute prompt countries to take other actions? What might they be?Thanks for your little lesson in morality, Truth Hurts. Now, perhaps you could answer the question? more