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Open Question: I’m suicidal and in desperate need of aid (this is not a joke)?

As stated in the title, this is not a joke. It is not a ploy for attention, and frankly, this is my final option/last resort. I’m 17 years old, and suicidal. I have dealt with depression since I was eight years old. The official diagnosis came when I was thirteen while attending my first therapy session. In between those two ages, I acquired bulimia (age 8) and cutting (age 12), along with a multitude of other manifestations for my pain. Everything became exponentially worsened at age thirteen because I was bullied and ridiculed on a daily basis. Worried, my mother began taking me to see a therapist. It was in therapy where anti-depressants entered my life, and Prozac drained my emotions. I’m innately a very expressive person, and being robbed of everything: my laughter, tears, ability to scream, it destroyed me. So, the Prozac was no more. By the end of my Freshman year of high school, the visits to my therapists had ceased (my mother was frustrated that I wasn’t “fixed”) Although the depression never truly subsided, it was manageable during the majority of my high school career. My suicidal thoughts evaporated by the dawn of my junior year. And for the first time in years, I was happy. Then, came the second semester. My grades fell, a beloved extracurricular activity ended its season, and all of a sudden, my world was collapsing once more. My father lost his job, we were inches away from moving during the course of my senior years (I dodged that one, thankfully), money became nonexistent in my household, a friend became pregnant, and worst of all, my best friend was raped three days before my birthday. Every inch of happiness began to elude me, and in almost no time at all, I had returned to the pit I had carved a few years prior. I breathed a momentary sigh of relief as summer began, but with my brother (the comic relief of our household) bound for college, my mother returning to nursing school (which means that I will have to function as a parent for the remainder of my summer), and worst of all, my best friend (the one who was raped and happens to be my confidant) leaving for a university six hours away, optimism is miles away. My friend claims that we will stay in touch and that our friendship will survive the distance, but I know that we will grow apart. She will discover wonderful, fascinating new friends, and see me as immature, out of touch, and ridiculous in comparison to her new company. I worry that we will have nothing in common because she is moving on with her life as I am still confined to my existence. I love her beyond words and promised a monthly visit to her campus, but reality is screaming that this won’t work. For a girl who has swum through a sea of poor friends and disappointments, losing her only true friend is pretty devastating. I am supposed to be focusing of the AP English papers I still need to compose, the ACT test I have to do well on, and applying for as many scholarships as possible, but none of it appeals to me. Honestly, it petrifies me. I don’t see its worth, and know that I am no where near capable of accomplishing any of it. I just want to die. I want everything to be over. For half of my life, I have been writhing in pain, and I just want it to stop.

Open Question: Is viagra a good idea in some cases or is it a no-no?

age 24 with erectile issues (I blame it on anti-depressant medication, I was fine all the way through teen years) How does viagra work do you just take it and bingo you get erection, or do you take it and it makes you more likely to get an erection? Is it a full-on erection that lasts? How likely are the side effects? It isn’t like steroids and gives you acne does it?

Open Question: Are you reserved or a rebellious teen?

There’s been controversy as to if being anti-everything is acceptable, or being a complete lush/stoned/sexually active kid is acceptable. So are you a rebellious or a reserved teen? I’m neither. I like to act crazy, hyper, and to have a good time. Would I have sex, smoke, or drink hard alcohol at my age? No. My parent’s let me have ONE SIP the most of only one alcoholic beverage: wine coolers. I’ve learned from a young age that smoking anything is atrocious. My dad is a marijuana smoker and I’ve gotten subconsciously high numerous times. I don’t approve of it. I would never have sex underage because of what it did to my sister. She has low self esteem issues, always thinks she needs a guy, and is no where in life now. I’m just saying that there is a reason to why someone would dislike the idea of something. I would never participate in half of the things teens do today because of personal experience. I’ve watched my brother and sister crash and burn from drugs and alcohol and sex. I don’t need to go down that road.

Resolved Question: I disagree that retardation and it’s derivatives have a negative connotation?

I’m a Marxist empiricist, being the ultimate philosophical stand-point for all worldly matters medical, technologican and academic. Both political correctness and ad hominem insults piss me off due to their innate fallacy; they are both one extremes of a median of a balanced collective world-view from the proletarian perspective, that of the material universe and the conditions inspired by it. In this example, we have the former extreme, political correctness, all this ‘PWD’ and acronymitic non-sense when in the non-Americanized world we simply reserve the term ‘person’ or ‘human’ for ourselves and not let whiny little notions of our disability rule our lives. Further empirical evidence, the DSM-IV doesn’t state that retard is insulting at all: “RETARDATION is a developmental disability that first appears in children under the age of 18. It is defined as a level of intellectual functioning (as measured by standard intelligence tests) that is well below average and results in significant limitations in the person’s daily living skills (adaptive functioning).” I’ve always used it with this objective context in mind, as well as such terms ‘retard’, ‘retarded’, etc. Now, I think it’s just a case of one particular commenter being butt-hurt on the fact that I blocked her on the first day I started posting here again (because of her officious arrogance in general; it seriously annoyed me, also she has poor grammar, capitalizing every second word.) But you have to agree, such whining pathetic pedantry only serves to worsen the position of the retard from the standpoint of advocacy and objectivity? This can’t be respected or taken seriously? A retarded human describes any person perfectly (in this example, being some nurse that a speech-disabled guy was fascistically needle-probed by) who falls under a categorization of inferior intelligence, which the nurse displayed by the obvious semantic slip of AIDS with A+ grades — nurses tend never to get A+ in school, and the only reason they work is to do something useful with the last 10 years of their life. Any further thoughts? Or else I’m as well to say that the entire Y!A community has thus proven themselves objectively retarded, and not a leg is to be stood on by the Yankee-Jap-bastard anti-Korean imperialists who run this community and conspire to report my ineffete and hypercladestine observations! In essence, “Why does the negative connotations of words skew the perspective and argumentative credibility of the person whining an emotive vs. objective position?” No, the question is clear; you’re just too mentally disabled to comprehend socialist philosophy. In which case, I refer you to this Korean song about agriculture, it might train you in lieu of crushed hopes when you find that you are unemployable in America: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCIYARO9wTw

Resolved Question: What do you think of this?

I am 13 years old and already live a life of vice dealing drugs, smoking and being anti social. Even had a few problems with the police. I may be in a gang but for me its what I enjoy doing its what gives me a thrill living life dangerously and on the edge not knowing what is going to happen next. Sure you only live once but while you are here you better make the most of the your life. Do you think I am in the wrong or do you think I am just making the most of my life? Even better I am already 6ft tall and look very mature for my age I even have a deep booming voice.

Open Question: What are the long-term effects of Phenegran Injections, used for Dizziness / Slight Nausea?

I was born with a Very Rare Birth-Brain Defect, Empty Sella Syndrome, which prevents the body from producing a sufficient amount of hormonal fluids for proper body function. It also causes a Very Slow Aging Process. ESS causes a Slower Process in Maturing Ability & it causes the individual to have a slower ability for learning & comprehending Reality of Life. In my case, my body improved when I reached the age of 61/62 years old, and had been on HRT, Hormonal Replacement Therapy for about 30 years…and was given injections of hormone, at closer intervals, & the cells of the brain Replenished Themselves. When this took place, there was a weight gain & also an Increased Blood Pressure Level, it being Unable to be Decreased to the Lesser Level as it wa before the Brain Replenished those Cells. About 6 years Before this Event took place, I began to experience Severe Headaches, Nausea, Vomiting, Dizziness & the physicians began using Anti-Nausea substances, injecting them into my body. These type of headaches, dizziness & head pain, have decreased, but they are steady, each day. I have come to the conclusion that some of this is Hormonal, but most of it is Environmental, being subjected to Tobacco Smoke & Household Cleansers, used in Daily Living Activities. Perfumes, Aftershave Lotions which people wear, when they go into the public sector, even effect me, when I go shopping when there are many shoppers in the stores. There seems to be Less Episodes of this at Nightime, than in the daytime. And when Air Conditioning & Forced Central Air & Heating is used, my reaction worsens. I’ve experienced many headaches of this type, with the nausea & dizziness, for over 10 years now, yet the Only Med that relieves the pressure with the Respiratory System is Phenegran. I worry that it could have long-term adverse effects on my health & force me to be At-Risk for Respiratory Infections. Can anyone help with resolving this issue?

Open Question: Are you irritate by the PERSISTENT MYTH that ” MEN are more disposable than WOMEN”?

I quote from an Anti-feminist woman, who STILL believe in this Myth: “….It all goes back to the (mostly subconscious) notion that men are more disposable than women are. You need more women than men to populate/re-populate an area, women are the primary carers of children, and children are the future.” ========================================================================== This MYTH is WIDELY believe in WESTERN Culture but NOT in other Cultures. Are these the “LOGIC” of it? 1/ Human are Cattle/ Pig? such that you ONLY need a BULL to fertilize the herds??? That would LEAD to catastrophic dip of IQ in the general Population & an EXPLOSION of Genetic Diseases in the future generations (of a closed population). In animal husbandry, the breeder MUST practice CULLING* to WEED OUT genetically disease stocks affected by this phenomena. 2/In a closed population in the Past, (pregnant ) women with Kids would NOT have survive without the FOOD/ SHELTER/ “wild beast fend off” support of a MAN. Human have the lengthiest Gestation+ Maturity of ALL Mammals. 3/ A closed Population of 1 Man & several Women would in NO time be decimated by another Tribal with balance gender population. ALL women in that 1 Man tribal WOULD be taken as sex prisoners. 4/ Young boys without the Hunting/ Fighting skill teach by his father would be of great disadvantage as compare with full family boys. That is brutal, truthful Darwinian Theory applied to Prehistoric Homosapien. ======================================================== Back to cultural Differences: – The ancient Inuit (Eskimo) kills the FIRST born Daughter, not because of Misogynism, but because life in the Arctic then, was so harsh. Without the FIRST Son to help hunting with his Dad, the whole family would doom to starvation. Boys often started Hunting Trips with his Dad at very early age. Many get lost/ kill during those Trips. -The Ancient Chinese (Hunter, Farmers)/ Mongols (Herders) ALSO practice female Infanticide for the similar reasons, as you imagine how hard/ harsh it was life in the old times. -Notice that Rich Families would never do female infanticide, since they can always spare some food/ shelters. ======================================================= * CULLING: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culling Appendix to the top quote: “…women are the primary carers of children, and children are the future.” 1/ Even though women are the primary care of Kids, Men CAN take over that role as well should his wife DIE. He can exchange his resource for milk of another gestation woman. Without the Primary Supporter, the Primary “Carer” would have little chance to survive in prehistoric context. 2/ Children are NOT the FUTURE without the FATHER in the PRESENT. (in prehistoric context) EDIT: appendix #1 should read “Lactating” not “Gestation” @Sam: Why are you so smart? You don’t read my detail analysis but already have conclusion! What a genius!

Open Question: Odd Question- What age do kids start wearing deodorant?

I don’t remember when I did…what is the appropriate age? NOTE I say deodorant, not anti-perspirant. I know of the rumors of health hazards related to the aluminum in anti-perspirants, and although I don’t know if its true, I wouldn’t put it on my child-just in case.

Open Question: Do you support a two year mandatory government service law? Age 18 to 42?

http://www.personalliberty.com/bob-livingston/reinstituting-slavery-in-america/ As the article notes Charlie Rangell has always thought reinstating the draft would end war, but generally volunteer forces give less trouble than conscripted ones. Serving in a world war to protect your homeland is one thing, but the vague definition of letting the President (D or R) the power to declare anything a national emergency and order people to report for duty is a dictatorship. Obamacrats aside, let the libertarians, anti-war protestors and old hippies answer this one, because it could just as easily be a republican in office who uses this. I mean the left forgets, all these powers Obama grants to himself by executive decree creates a precedence whoever sits in the White House will be able to draw upon, that is not how our government was meant to work. It is dangerous to our freedom and liberties.

Open Question: What is the best skincare line for both adult acne and anti aging?

I’m a 30 year old female who has mild acne (blackheads with the occasional breakout) but also need an anti aging product as well. I’ve tried neutrogena and do not necessarily need a low cost regimine, just one that works. I’m looking for cleanser, treatment, moisturizer, and eye cream. Any advice is appreciated!

Open Question: Best vegitarian/ vegan/green hair range? for setting styles?

i do vintage hair styles, but i cant find a decent anti frizz serum, setting lotion, light weight gel etc. id prefer it to be as green as possible- and i live in the UK, so would prefer something made in in england, or at least the EU to reduce airmiles. can anyone reccomend some decent hair ranges?i know avdea is great, but its made abroad and rather expensive. is daniel field still any good? i havent used his stuff for ages- and avon? they *tell* me its not testsed on animals and is vegan- but its kind of rammed with chemicals… any suggestions??

Resolved Question: best hair range? for setting styles?

i do vintage hair styles, but i cant find a decent anti frizz serum, setting lotion, light weight gel etc. id prefer it to be as green as possible- and i live in the UK, so would prefer something made in in england, or at least the EU to reduce airmiles. can anyone reccomend some decent hair ranges?i know avdea is great, but its made abroad and rather expensive. is daniel field still any good? i havent used his stuff for ages- and avon? they *tell* me its not testsed on animals and is vegan- but its kind of rammed with chemicals… any suggestions?? Because im looking for a VEGAN range. Its part of a VEGAN lifestyle.

Open Question: Christians, what would you do if your teenager told you they were gay, and that they’ve known since childhood?

I’ve been aware of this “aspect of me” since the early age of 6 or 7, even before I knew what gay was. I spent 5 to 7 years trying to change myself, but I couldn’t, because it’s not how my hormones are wired. That’s the thing most anti-gays don’t understand. Some people realize later than others, I realized quite early. I was born this way. There is no changing, there is no brainwashing… There is just realizing, accepting, and loving. Like most people, I have values. The overwhelming majority of gays also have values. Regardless, I did not choose this, and I did not want this. But now that I’ve accepted it, I feel great. Unfortunately, I also feel very hopeless for the ignorant anti-gay and anti-gay marriage individuals.

Open Question: I want opinions, is 25 “too old”?

The media portrays 16 years old as the “ideal age” and makes it seem like anyone over 25 is too old to be considered “cool” anymore. Most products are geared towards that ideal 15-24 year age range and every TV show now seems to revolve around high school and the teen years. Meanwhile, tons of beauty and anti-aging ads target people turning 25 so they can “recapture their youthful looks” but I kind of find this trend disturbing. Honestly, I think most people are pretty miserable in their teens and find more happiness after college. So why should 25 be any different than 24 or 16 in attractiveness? What makes 25 the magic number that separates young from old? I was wondering… just what is the general opinion out there on age. I want some answers from everyday people, what do you think? Why does everybody idealize the teen years? Is 25 really too old?

Open Question: What exactly is “anti-football”?

We heard so much of this from the Celtic quadrant over the past couple of seasons as Walter Smith showed their team how to play in Europe. One striker up front, play to your strengths and for the quick break getting resutls against such Euro giants as Barcelona and the like. Last night against the mighty Braga, Lennon adopted the same tactics, but the big difference (or so we are constantly being told by the the Parkhead PR crowd) is that Celtic have better players than the aging, ancient squad at Ibrox. This 4-5-1 formation with Samaras as lone striker resulted in no goals, no shots on goal and no points. This, of course, is not ‘anti-football’, according to the Friends of the East End bhoys, simply good tactics. Isn’t it amazing just how fluid the truth, facts and myth can merge when suited to the ’cause’? 2 questions…..is this the Celtic Way?….and…..what exactly is ‘anti-football’……? So, “frostygo”…it’s all right for teams like Celtic and others to play one up front, slow the game, try and keep the score down, but when others (of your choosing)play the same way, you identify it as ‘anti-football’. Another fine example of the “double-standards” in modern football.

Open Question: I’m 16. Should I use eye cream?

like this one: http://usa.loccitane.com/FO/Catalog/Product.aspx?prod=01BY015K0&cm_vc=SearchRes it says it’s just moisturizing and doesn’t say anything about anti-aging

Open Question: schizophrenia assumption?

my half-sister of the age of ten has been showing signs of being schizophrenic including; ? Hearing or seeing something that isn?t there **such as, talking to those who arent there. she had imaginary friends who she was afraid of when she was really little. she would wake up screaming at them to leave her alone. also, my aunt and nana have said she mumbles to herself. ? Peculiar or nonsensical way of speaking or writing **talks about death and violence alot. ? Strange body positioning sits crossed legged folding in on herself ? Feeling indifferent to very important situations **we talked to her about how if she doesnt get her act together, itll end badly. and how she should think about her future. she laughed made it into and a joke and was sarcastic. ? A change in personal hygiene and appearance **as long as i can remember, she hasnt brushed her hair, neglected to take a showere everyday and insists on wearing shirts to big for her and sweat pants. ? A change in personality ? Irrational, angry or fearful response to loved ones **was in fear for someone she thought was being abused, but really wasnt. ? Inappropriate or bizarre behavior **building guns out of legos, hanging stuff animals by their necks ? Extreme preoccupation with religion or the occult **she took a witch craft book to school, made a voodoo doll…etc I have also noticed alot of strange things she has done even when she was little. She would laugh at innapropriate times, she always has this blank stare, my aunt said she was staring at her, and nothing more, just staring. She also gives the most dirtiest looks…and all i can describe her behavior, even from the age of 2+ is as evil… she has made me afraid for my life at times and some of the things she does or has done has just been…eerie and unexplainable. Id also like to add that she is the product of divorced parents, has a low self esteem and seems almost anti social at times. she doesnt handle stress well and night terrors are common for her. She is always having nightmares. what should i assume? is it Schizophrenia…or is it something else…even worse? also, she has been the type to act out in violence including biting my aunt because she was picking us up to go to our nana’s house, hitting, kicking, pulling my hair whenever we argued…

Resolved Question: Why have White Americans become such cowards?

Someone in my contacts asked this question and the best answer was selected before I had a chance to answer. My answer would have been this quote from Bob Whitaker: Lonely Courage Combat to the bigger risks I took among the addicts were not the real trials for me. There is an exhilaration in taking risks. In a firefight you join with others. For me, that was a relief. All my life I fought alone. One major thing that happened to the Obedient Generation was that they learned that nothing is RIGHT unless you do it in a mob. As Mencken said military thinking is the worst kind of training for free men. It teaches them not to do anything unless it is Groupthink. ?You learn to give orders,? the cliché goes, ?By learning to TAKE orders.? That is fine for a slave overseer, but not for a free man. Ann Rice was talking about her youth being what they called a Free Spirit in California. She said, somewhat wonderingly, that these Free Sprits would ask each other, ?Are WE still boycotting grapes?? I doubt most of her readers got the full impact of that. Those in the sixties who thought they were rebelling against their Obedient Generation fathers did not have any idea how exactly like their fathers they were. As Rice pointed out, in order to be a Free Sprit, you joined the Free Spirit Movement. You thought just like every other Free Spirit, just like a good soldier. You even wore a uniform! We all knew ?hippies? from their clothes. You could tell someone?s hippie politics from a block away, exactly the way you knew a soldier or a sailor. When the media refer to the Youth Movement, they mean a group of people of a certain age who they insist think exactly alike. Those who insist they are anti-stereotype always refer to young people as ?idealistic,? meaning they think like the old lefty who can?t admit he?s getting old. In the Gulag Archipelago, Solzhenitsyn kept repeating that a free man had to have ?a personal point of view.? In his years Soviet concentration camps, he got an idealistic vision of Americans. Actually, he would have been at home among Americans before his generation. But when he got here, he raised hell. He was shocked to find that the last people who have a personal point of view in America was our self-described ?free thinkers.? He said t hey were kind of free thinkers he had seen in the KGB. One of the greatest compliments I ever got was from Bill Rusher. He said that at the weekly editorial meeting someone had commiserated with Buckley, ?You have gotten jumped on this week by both Solzhenitsyn AND Whitaker.? I couldn?t quite believe that someone, someone hostile, had actually put me in THAT category! In one way, miles distant, we were alike. Solzhenitsyn had done his fighting ALONE. He had been a dissenter in a totalitarian state. He had been in World War II, and on the Eastern Front, the one that made France look like a picnic. But he saw that as a good time in his life, before he was arrested on the front and sent to the Gulag. Solzhenitsyn looked at others as the World War II Generation looked at everybody else. The obedient Generation said, ?Nobody else could join thousands of others in an attack?? As a matter of fact, MILLIONS of other did that, and some of them were pre-teens. But Solzhenitsyn asked something rare, and even rare among SURVIVORS of tyranny: ?Could this person be where I was and maintain a PERSONAL point of view in a situation which makes the hardest combat seem like a wonderful dream?? He quickly came to DESPISE Modern Age Americans. He was right that if Americans put on Soviet costumes they would make good KGB. I will never quite get over being put together with that man, however briefly. And the guy who did was not aware he was complimenting me. If you took the time to read the above quote, please give your opinion on why you think White Americans have become such cowards and what do you think of Bob Whitaker’s view?

Open Question: Bisexual/lesbian girls aged 15-16 ONLY.?

I’m a 15 year old girl. I’m the straightest gay person you’ll ever meet. lol I’m pretty much lesbian, but i do like my boys once in a while. I haven’t come out, & i’m not going to. All my friends are anti-gay, so i have no gay friends. Any of you girls also looking for a friend??? my e-mail is roxy.love@verizon.net or add me on aim: julietlysm

Resolved Question: Question… Again.. Because asshats can’t seem to answer… D:?

Hello~ I’ve went to a therapist/doctor before and I’ve been diagnosed with depression (I used to cut myself for a year ;w; now I just punch myself because hey, no scars) and ADHD (which honestly, I don’t see how the two go together sometimes!) and I still feel weird. ;w; A few months ago, I thought I was going insane because I had voices in my head for about a year, a year and a half? But 3-4 months ago they just… disappeared. Poof. I hear the occasional comment, and conversation, but that’s probably once every few days. I don’t remember a lot from when I was ages 1-12, because it’s all sort of a blur, I only remember the stuff that stands out. I’m very nitpicky about my desk being in perfect order when I’m at school, and my locker being completely organized, but at home, it bugs the hell out of me, but I never get around to organizing my room. (My room is 9.3feet by 9.3feet, so it’s hard to squish everything in here.) I absolutely hate spelling errors and freak out whenever I make one. They annoy me! Honestly. I’m completely anti-social and I have no idea how to handle social situations. I get freaked out whenever someone tries to talk to me. My therapist thought that I had Aspergers Syndrome, but we didn’t go to her long enough to confirm or shoot that idea down. Other random thought, every time I pick a pair of scissors up, I imagine it cutting my finger, not my paper. My thoughts are demented with these kinds of things. I try to imagine happy, but it always turns so… demented! D: As hard as I try to think of these as positive, it doesn’t work. Umm…. I get very paranoid about gas stations, because I imagine they’ll blow up, so I have a fear of them. OH! As well as insects. Even a ladybug being on my window can make me cry. ;w;. I have really irrational fears that freak me out. I hate being in a car because I always imagine us getting hit or driving off of the side of the road. Also, I have mini-panic attacks during storms because I imagine tornadoes and I pace around my house. XD Umm…. I think that’s about it, maybe. Maybe I’m forgetting a few minor things… Hm. Dunno. Also, I’m sometimes violent :C. Not so much anymore, but a year ago, I spilled burning water on my sisters back because she annoyed me. Two years ago I slammed a classmates arm in a metal door because he was in my way. About four years ago I threw a rock at a girls head and almost got us sued. So, my question is, what the hell is wrong with my head. XD. Um… Other random stuff I don’t think is relative, but, hey. I’m really smart for my age…. I’m really sensitive… I don’t talk to many people, probably about 2-3 people online and one in real life. Uh, I’m a procrastinator? Yay. But aren’t we all, lol. I have the lowest self-esteem positive and I take absolutely no pills (except for the occasional sleeping pill, because I have issues getting to bed!) Oh that’s so informative, thank you! I never would have thought about ‘tl;dr’. Oh, how stupid I must be! :( Yay for trolls. <3 I honestly don't care who I attract to this question, for I have been influenced by jpmetz today. Yes, and you're a slut. Now we can move on peacefully. (: *Giggles* You people make me laugh, you're cute! (: Honestly, I love trolls. I think they're absolutely adorable and hilarious as hell. *Giggles furiously* I don't know if it's because I'm tired of hell due to sleep deprivation, but this is hilarious. <3 'Night, folks 'n' trolls! I picked out these symptoms from the website.. XD "Agitation Decreased sensitivity to pain Inability to take care of personal needs Negative feelings Anger Anxiety Argumentativeness Delusions of persecution or grandeur Child-like (regressive) behavior Inappropriate laughter Repetitive behaviors Social withdrawal Delusions of persecution or grandeur"

Resolved Question: is this poem any good? please, i want to know… and be honest, but not too harsh?

Black Sheep, Black Sheep, have you any wool? From the early age of three I was different Bullied Speech impediment I expressed almost no emotions But my sister Yes, my sister, Was everything. From the minute she was born, My parents filled her With their Hopes Dreams Wishes Pride I was the loser Who sat in the bleachers As our father coached her To basketball victory I was the loser Who couldn?t kick a soccer ball for my life And watched on the sidelines As my sister dominated the travel soccer team field I was the loser Who struggled in math and science, While John Hopkins Knocked on the door for my sister She was the child of perfection She was golden Athletic and Academic ?Are you the one on the travel team?? NO. ?You?re the one that plays basketball for your dad, right?? NO. She was perfect, I was a failure She had lots of friends, I didn?t ?Anti-social? ?Negative? ?Party-pooper? Was what my family would call me ?Do you even have any friends?? my sister would snap I would stutter with the question And that would be that ?You?ll be the only one to leave your school with no close friends.? My mom repeatedly stated to me. I would pretend To be preoccupied Crank the volume on my ipod, Text on my phone But nothing would heal that Horrific Terrible Growing Scar that stung after hearing those words She was my mom?s companion My parent?s secret joy I was the one who was home in my room Alone. My sister shone in every spotlight She was successful Witty And fun I was the black sheep I am the black sheep, who has no wool

Open Question: what grade who u give?

It is very difficult for me to write on something that I do not believe in. As I did my research I discovered another view so I now am not against or for abortion. As my reader, I hope to get everyone to understand abortion. Abortion is when a pregnancy is terminated. Abortions are done for a variety of reasons, some in which the fetus does not develop normally, or if the mother has an injury or disorder that would prevent the birth of the child. Most people refer to the naturally occurring abortions as miscarriages. Other abortions are purposely committed to prevent the birth of an unwanted child. These abortions are done because the pregnancy is not wanted, or the pregnancy will endanger the woman’s health. Abortions are now easier, less dangerous, and then they once were. Abortion is one of the key topics in United States; the United States Congress is constantly working on making laws about abortion every day. As ethical and social issues, abortion has become a dilemma for us. Before someone makes her choice of abortion she should know what it is. Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy. Doctors induce your labor to kill the baby before it is the full term. A woman can also take a pill to stop her pregnancy. If she is past twenty ? two weeks, then she will be unable to have the pregnancy terminated. The fetus is sometimes fully developed; if she has never seen what the fetus looks like after an abortion, I urge her to do so. She might just change her mind about the baby she?s considering aborting. There are two sides of the abortion which are known as pro-choice and pro-life. A pro-choice is one who believes it to be the women?s decision to abort her pregnancy. Pro-life believes that from conception, the fetus is alive; that abortion is murder. The people known as opponents believe that a right to life outweighs a right to choose; however, they are willing to give exceptions to cases such as rape and incest. The anti abortionists continue to argue against the abortion, asking, ?How can anyone throw away GOD?S gift of life as if it were nothing?? Anti- Abortionists throw away life as they burn down clinics. Before abortion was made legal it took the lives of about an estimated one million women per year because it was done illegally. Thousands died and a many more women were disfigured in the process. 15,000 women have had an abortion each year who were raped or subject to incest. Seventy-five percent of all abortions were performed on women over the age of twenty. The biggest number of abortion comes from teenage girls. Law makers are reviewing the 186,000 cases of teenage abortion. Twenty percent of these teens are not even using a birth control. If the parents would give contraceptives to their teens, instead of thinking, ?Not my child?, there wouldn?t be as many abortions each year. Birth control is not 100% effective, but it could lessen the chances of becoming pregnant. Abortions are the key for some, but why not just have the woman take on her responsibility. Society has come to realize what a mistake it is to do such a thing. Have we really ever thought about what an unwanted child goes though after it is born? No. People want to be mad at the women for having an abortion. Well now we the people need to stop and think. An unwanted child, born to an unwilling mother who will not feel love may suffer more than if he or she would have been abort. Yes I know there are women that cannot have a child, but as some say ?GOD?S gift cannot be someone else?s treasure.? GOD gives everyone their own treasures and some are not ready for those treasures, but what a women forgets is that a child itself is the greatest treasure of all times. Abortion is not everyone?s way, although I found a great deal of different perspectives I am against Abortion. I am pro-life and I love the saying, ?The rain storm which comes to earth depict Heavens weeping… not only for the lost child, but for the mother and father, who will later weep for their child…Heaven will weep for the judgment that surely comes to the earth,? found on www.priestsforlife.org; A child brings a lot more than just joy they are our knowledge as we are theirs. GOD had their destiny written out before the baby was sent to us women. A new Life is the greatest gift to humanity these babies are our hidden treasures.

Open Question: anti-aging does it work?

Open Question: What do you think about my essay?

Im doing an essay for a contest on how schools can change and improve to make our lives better as students….its for a scholarship. Parents, teachers, and anyone that may be reading this, please be advised about a large, dark monster that is out loose in most of America?s high schools. It has been known to destroy the lives of teens as young as 13 to teens as old as 19. It feeds on the still naïve minds of America?s teenagers, fooling them to go with the monster and only to find out the mistake they made, after it?s too late. Drugs in school to some might not seem like the biggest problem that may be going on in a high school. To most adults I know, they think the biggest problem that a student might have in school is trying to figure out what the answer is to the equation their teacher gave them. Unfortunately, not everything in high school is as colorful and ?rainbow-filled? as most of us would like to imagine. As frightening as it might be, high schools today are home to and underground drug trade most teachers are oblivious to. This situation is beginning to take over the lives of students I once knew to be the shyest children you could ever meet back in elementary school. I would like to come in to a high school someday and not hear about smoking a bowl after school, or how many lines of cocaine someone did last weekend. I remember back in elementary school we would sit down and listen to these anti-drug classes. I always wondered what happened to those and why they aren?t present when we need them the most. Why does it seem like the ?grown-ups? have forgotten about the youth in terms of drugs? I feel that is the point adults and teachers as a whole must attack the most. Teens from ages 14 and beyond undergo extreme pressure in schools to give their souls to the drug monster that is present in America?s schools. The schools need to give students the right tools to prevent this virus from growing. Fortunately, I had loving and caring parents that loved me so much to instruct me about the dangers that the ?drug monster? brought. I grew up in a Christian home where God was the center focus of the family and I grew up under His fear. Even in these conditions, I still endured the tremendous peer pressure that one faces in school. ?Try it just once bro?watch?you?re gonna like it? is just one of the many ?hook lines? that today?s teenagers come across in the 6 hours they are not at home. 70% of them grab the bait, and 30% will probably like the taste of the bait and come back for more until suddenly the fisherman yanks the line swiftly, hooking and pulling. I am a junior…please give me suggestions on how to improve this essay if needed (except for spelling and punctuations) I know I’m not the best essay writer of the bunch. LOL Thank You God Bless Its still not finished…i have to add the experiences i had with drugs and how i managed to get out of all that

Open Question: is this a good (summarized) story/plot/idea for a novel?

ok so this is my idea(it’s kinda summarize for the story) for a story or novel i know it’s long but pls keep reading :) i really need someone to critic it. so that i could still edit the idea for the story. anyway the story is set in 18th century and i haven’t made an ending for elizabeth yet. and i haven’t decided how to end it yet. Title:Romance Plot:our story begins with a beautiful young girl named elaine winslet a very adventurous girl , kindhearted responsible and independent and also came from a very wealthy family who lived in hampshire. she also loved music arts and literature she played the piano and wrote novels. she had one sister named elizabeth winslet who is her exact opposite .. beautiful in the outside but ugly on the inside she always envied elaine for she always thought that their father always favored elaine. in elaine’s childhood(age:12 or 13) she met a young boy who changed her life. a boy by the name of james hamilton son of the duke and was very friendly, they met in a ball in hampshire. they became friends and when they grew up(age of 17 – 19) they fell in love with each other. james’s brother william hamilton(serious,anti social,favorite of their father) also fell in love with elaine. but william never told elaine(or anyone)for james is madly in love with elaine.(and so is elaine) but when the duke (james and william’s father)found out about james’s affair with elaine. he got mad for he didn’t like elaine (and her family).so the duke demanded that james and william must return in London as soon as possible. William and james couldn’t do anything but obey their father’s orders. James told Elaine that he needs to return to london .. and that he will come back to Hampshire as soon as he can. So James and William left hampshire and returned to London. When james and william was in london their father decided that james needs a wife for his father disapprove to james and elaine’s love. so his father seeked for an eligible girl and soon found one, a girl by the name of margaret howell(very wealthy)but elaine who is back in hampshire was pregnant with james’s son(james didn’t knew at the time)so when margaret and james was engaged and soon to be married james came back to hampshire and asked elaine to run away with him so they both ran away they ended up somewhere in berkshire, elaine was about to tell james that she is pregnant. But elaine found out that james was to be exiled by his father if he wouldn’t marry margaret. so elaine did the right thing(she thought was)to come back home(well james never knew). james had no other options but to come back home to london and marry margaret. when elaine came back to hampshire she told her parents that she was pregnant with james’s son. and that james is engaged and soon to be married. After the month of James and Margaret’s marriage Margaret found out that she was pregnant by james’s child. After a few months Elaine gave birth to james’s child and she named him Charles Winslet she never wanted for the hamiltons to know that she and james had a child. a week after Elaine’s pregnancy Margaret gave birth to James’s daughter whom she named Emily (emma) Howell-Hamilton. James and William came back to hampshire for a certain event for them to attend along the way they also visited elaine (james also brought his daughter) james introduced his daughter and they talked(a little)and when james couldn’t take looking(with full of regrets) at elaine so he left.William excused himself and followed. After a few minutes James came back (alone) and told elaine “i’m sorry for all of the things that happened to us,if i could prevent all of it from happening i would’ve.. I love you elaine and always will, and when the time is right and if you still love me we will be together again. Elaine was about to cry but she replied “i am willing to wait James.”(and never spoke about their child) and after that james left. soon enough james and william left hampshire and came back to london. As 4 years passed by Elaine finally thought about telling james about their son. and was planning to go send james a letter. The duke died and was replaced by his son William Hamilton. So James divorced Margaret and was planning to come back to hampshire to marry Elaine But on His way he was ambushed,shot(or whatever) and unfortunately he died.. William found out and burried james’s body and etc. after that tragedy margaret and her daughter was now living with William. William was now taking care of James and margaret’s daughter. After James’s Funeral. William went to hampshire to inform elaine of james’s death. (elaine cried and etc) Elaine told william about her son with james. William was shocked and william wanted elaine and james’s son to become his heir. and the both

Open Question: What have you done in regards to anti-aging when you were young? Was it worth it?

Im 20 and have become interested in anti-aging since I was 18. I am currently using coconut/jojoba (and sometimes castor) oil for moisturizing. And for Christmas (although I will prob be in japan studying abroad…but afterwards then) I am asking for a pillow that prevents wrinkles, and an inversion table (a large thing that hangs you upside down to reverse the effect of gravitational pull :D ). I also wear sunscreen everyday, wash my face twice per day, and use Retin-A cream at night time. I just want to look young when I am older…Like I hope to marry a man who is around 10+ years older than me, and then I also hope to become super rich off starting my own chain company (so I can afford whatever antiaging surgeries are available in around 30 years from now). If anyone here could share their experiences etc. that would be great. Thank you so much in advance!!! I really really appreciate it! :)

Resolved Question: LDS, why and by whom was Masonry condemned for the people to join…?

Was it condemned because everyone wanted to do it because Joseph Smith did? Was it because even though God had directed Joseph Smith to join to learn basic concepts that the Masons had learned over the ages in regards to Solomon’s Temple, the organisation was far too corrupt and really shouldn’t be joined by any member. If you can direct me to specific revelation that too would be helpful. I am an architect student, and I believe the ancient symbolism and learning could be useful to my trade, but I am wondering if the call to quit is church wide or to ensure that people don’t get in over their heads. NON-LDS, ANTI-MASON, I know you are going to say that it is evil and corrupt and your opinion is duly noted so don’t bother saying it, and yes, I know what most of you think of Joseph Smith and my church and your opinion is duly noted and know so don’t bother saying it either. Pono, God told Joseph Smith to join the Masons at one time and he was the fastest rising Mason (that I have ever heard of and since he’s the only one I dont know how reliable it was). I believe some of the Apostles were told to or encouraged to join. I believe it had something to do with temple work (because at least allegedly the Masons get there heritage from the masons of the Temple of Solomon who supposedly created peep holes in the temple so that they could see the rituals in the holy place and holy of holies and then kept those secrets – it might not have been the actual Temple of Solomon but any of its rebuildings). When he quit or maybe during I believe at least for some period of time members were forbidden to join, probably just because of “celebrity” activity, they joined just because Joseph Smith had and for no real reason. This is of course, only my guess.

Resolved Question: My husband hates that I’m into horses! Has anyone else delt with this?

Let me start by saying. I work a 40 hour work week on top of 2 children under the age of 4 at home when I get home, plus my regular cleaning, laundry, bath time, bed time etc. I have a gelding that I love but I was unable to spend alot of time riding him while I was pregnant and my kids were infants and he is older (25) so I am looking / wanting a new horse badly so I have a hobby and something that I enjoy outside of work and being a housewife and mother. My husband works all the time, the doesn’t normally get home until 9pm or later. It seems like we barely have communication time, but when he has any bit of free time its not about me and the kids its about hunting. In the past it has been a issue,but now I honestly dont care. I just feel I should be respected the same in what I want to do. About 6 months ago we went to look at some horses, he got injured riding one (he isn’t really a rider anyways so i dont know why he insisted on riding first) Now he is anti horse. He goes crazy if I even ride my gelding I’ve owned for 9 years, he changes the subject or fusses everytime I bring up I want another horse. I just dont feel its fair that I can’t have anything I love outside of my kids in this relationship. Has anyone elses spouse hated their love for horses?? Or any hobby at that??

Resolved Question: My husband doesn’t support my hobby, or anything I want to do it seems like.?

Let me start by saying. I work a 40 hour work week on top of 2 children under the age of 4 at home when I get home, plus my regular cleaning, laundry, bath time, bed time etc. I have a gelding that I love but I was unable to spend alot of time riding him while I was pregnant and my kids were infants and he is older (25) so I am looking / wanting a new horse badly so I have a hobby and something that I enjoy outside of work and being a housewife and mother. My husband works all the time, the doesn’t normally get home until 9pm or later. It seems like we barely have communication time, but when he has any bit of free time its not about me and the kids its about hunting. In the past it has been a issue,but now I honestly dont care. I just feel I should be respected the same in what I want to do. About 6 months ago we went to look at some horses, he got injured riding one (he isn’t really a rider anyways so i dont know why he insisted on riding first) Now he is anti horse. He goes crazy if I even ride my gelding I’ve owned for 9 years, he changes the subject or fusses everytime I bring up I want another horse. I just dont feel its fair that I can’t have anything I love outside of my kids in this relationship. Has anyone elses spouse hated their love for horses?? Or any hobby at that?? Note: I had my horse far longer than I’ve had him. Also, I wouldn’t say I need his money considering I work as well.

Voting Question: When is it okay to start using anti aging products?

I mean the sooner the better, right? And they are called ANTI aging products. Please help, I am not sure if I should start to use them because I am only 15 years old.( In case you’re wondering i don’t think i have wrinkles and i think my skin is great i just don’t want my skin to age) I was thinking of using the olay 7 total effects body wash(which one should i pick the deep moisturizer or the exfoliator) and maybe a facial moisturizer( can you recommend one for me) too. Should I wait until later in life? Thank you so much! :)

Voting Question: Do you think there will be any major anti-aging breakthroughs in the future?

Voting Question: Is anyone selling Arbonne skin care line? I am thinking about selling the product.?

I’ve tried a sample of the Anti Aging skin care and like it okay. I was thinking about becoming a consultant.

Voting Question: is this a good enough story?

Title:Romance Plot:our story begins with a beautiful young girl named elaine winslet a very adventurous girl , kindhearted responsible and independent and also came from a very wealthy family who lived in hampshire. she also loved music arts and literature she played the piano and wrote novels. she had one sister named elizabeth winslet who is her exact opposite .. beautiful in the outside but ugly on the inside she always envied elaine for she always thought that their father always favored elaine. in elaine’s childhood(age:12 or 13) she met a young boy who changed her life. a boy by the name of james hamilton son of the duke and was very friendly, they met in a ball in hampshire. they became friends and when they grew up(age of 17 – 19) they fell in love with each other. james’s brother william hamilton(serious,anti social,favorite of their father) also fell in love with elaine. but william never told elaine(or anyone)for james is madly in love with elaine.(and so is elaine) but when the duke (james and william’s father)found out about james’s affair with elaine. he got mad for he didn’t like elaine (and her family).so the duke demanded that james and william must return in London as soon as possible. William and james couldn’t do anything but obey their father’s orders. James told Elaine that he needs to return to london .. and that he will come back to Hampshire as soon as he can. So James and William left hampshire and returned to London. When james and william was in london their father decided that james needs a wife for his father disapprove to james and elaine’s love. so his father seeked for an eligible girl and soon found one, a girl by the name of margaret howell(very wealthy)but elaine who is back in hampshire was pregnant with james’s son(james didn’t knew at the time)so when margaret and james was engaged and soon to be married james came back to hampshire and asked elaine to run away with him so they both ran away they ended up somewhere in berkshire, elaine was about to tell james that she is pregnant. But elaine found out that james was to be exiled by his father if he wouldn’t marry margaret. so elaine did the right thing(she thought was)to come back home(well james never knew). james had no other options but to come back home to london and marry margaret. when elaine came back to hampshire she told her parents that she was pregnant with james’s son. and that james is engaged and soon to be married. After the month of James and Margaret’s marriage Margaret found out that she was pregnant by james’s child. After a few months Elaine gave birth to james’s child and she named him Charles Winslet (after his father’s name) she never wanted for the hamiltons to know that she and james had a child. a week after Elaine’s pregnancy Margaret gave birth to James’s daughter whom she named Emily (emma) Howell-Hamilton. James and William came back to hampshire for a certain event for them to attend along the way they also visited elaine (james also brought his daughter) james introduced his daughter and they talked(a little)and when james couldn’t take looking(with full of regrets) at elaine so he left.William excused himself and followed. After a few minutes James came back (alone) and told elaine “i’m sorry for all of the things that happened to us,if i could prevent all of it from happening i would’ve.. I love you elaine and always will, and when the time is right and if you still love me we will be together again. Elaine was about to cry but she replied “i am willing to wait James.”(and never spoke about their child) and after that james left. soon enough james and william left hampshire and came back to london. As 4 years passed by Elaine finally thought about telling james about their son. and was planning to go send james a letter. The duke died and was replaced by his son William Hamilton. So James divorced Margaret and was planning to come back to hampshire to marry Elaine But on His way he was ambushed,shot(or whatever) and unfortunately he died.. William found out and burried james’s body and etc. after that tragedy margaret and her daughter was now living in Devonshire. After James’s Funeral. William went to hampshire to inform elaine of james’s death. (elaine cried and etc) Elaine told william about her son with james William asked elaine if she wanted to stay in London (along with her son) with him so that james’s son could be the heir of william(and etc) and that Elaine could continue her novel writing in London Elaine accepted,so when william brought elaine and her son to london she stayed in william’s house. and they lived together peacefully. so is the story nice? i really need someone to critic it (so that i can make it better) sorry if it’s too long but pls read it :D

Voting Question: Help! I need to choose a career!?

My parents told me to forget about pay, and choose a career that I would love doing for the rest of my life; and once I reflected on it, I knew that I would either love to lead a country or research in genetics. Currently, I am oriented toward genetics, for while my hope of finding anti aging factors in genetic engineering is slim, if I decided to run for presidency of Pakistan–I am a US and Pakistan dual citizen–I know I will get killed. I really want to do something great with my life, and I am willing to live without a family or marriage. I just want God to guide me to the best field for me, where I can be most effective in bringing positive reform to our world. Ask God, what field do you think he wants me to go in, and I will devote every last second of my life into it?

Voting Question: is this a good story for a novel?

ok so i am planning to write a novel and so far i only have the plot(detailed) and the story is set in 18th century i already posted this but i edited the story and gave it a title so i hope this one is better :D i know it’s really long but pls read it Title:Emotions Plot:our story begins with a beautiful young girl named elaine winslet a very adventurous girl , kindhearted responsible and independent and also came from a very wealthy family who lived in hampshire. she also loved music arts and literature she played the piano and wrote novels. she had one sister named elizabeth winslet who is her exact opposite .. beautiful in the outside but ugly on the inside she always envied elaine for she always thought that their father always favored elaine. in elaine’s childhood(age:12 or 13) she met a young boy who changed her life. a boy by the name of james hamilton son of the duke and was very friendly, they met in a ball in hampshire. they became friends and when they grew up(age of 17 – 19) they fell in love with each other. james’s brother william hamilton(serious,anti social,favorite of their father) also fell in love with elaine. but william never told elaine(or anyone)for james is madly in love with elaine.(and so is elaine) but when the duke (james and william’s father)found out about james’s affair with elaine. he got mad for he didn’t like elaine (and her family).so the duke demanded that james and william must return in London as soon as possible. William and james couldn’t do anything but obey their father’s orders. James told Elaine that he needs to return to london .. and that he will come back to Hampshire as soon as he can. So James and William left hampshire and returned to London. When james and william was in london their father decided that james needs a wife for his father disapprove to james and elaine’s love. so his father seeked for an eligible girl and soon found one, a girl by the name of margaret howell(very wealthy)but elaine who is back in hampshire was pregnant with james’s son(james didn’t knew at the time)so when margaret and james was engaged and soon to be married james came back to hampshire and asked elaine to run away with him so they both ran away they ended up somewhere in berkshire, elaine was about to tell james that she is pregnant. But elaine found out that james was to be exiled by his father if he wouldn’t marry margaret. so elaine did the right thing(she thought was)to come back home. james had no other options but to come back home to london and marry margaret. when elaine came back to hampshire she told her parents that she was pregnant with james’s son. and that james is engaged and soon to be married. elizabeth(the evil envious sister) sent a letter to the duke(william and james’s father) about elaine being pregnant,then the duke demanded for the child(as soon it’s born). the winslets could do nothing but agree. so 9 months later elaine’s child was born(named after his father. frederick james hamilton II) after a few weeks elaine gave her child to the duke (personally). Elaine was so sad and was depressed for months until a year passed by. elaine and james’s wounded heart still didn’t healed james and william came back to hampshire for a certain event for them to attend along the way they also visited elaine (james also brought their child) they talked and when james couldn’t take looking(with full of regrets) at elaine so he left.William excused himself and followed. soon enough james and william left hampshire and came back to london. As 4 years passed by The duke(of buckingham) died and was replaced by his son William Hamilton.So James divorced Margaret and came back to hampshire to marry Elaine But on His way he was ambushed,shot and unfortunately he died.. William found out and burried james’s body and etc. after that tragedy margaret was never seen. James’s son Frederick James was under in care of his uncle William. After James’s Funeral. William went to hampshire to inform elaine of james’s death. He asked elaine to live in London to stay with her son. Elaine accepted and soon William told elaine his true feelings and proposed to her. Elaine became confused and didn’t knew what to say. Ok thats all ive got so far so is it good is it bad?

Voting Question: Sept 11 was fake, Tower owners and Gov. got massive payout + Bush could then pass law and get oil? True, No?

someone just explained it to me there was to much to gain out of those towers fallin look who actually fgained anythin from it. Towers were insured a month before it happened for exactly that, they got a huge insurance payout and Bush dined with Osama a week before it happened. *sadams dead *osama is f*cked *dude who owned em got so much cash *the gov got everyone scared so passed the anti terrorism law *so they can do what they like *they got reason to go war get oil *its all sh*thouse *the whole f*ckin deaal *we livin in a corrupted as world has been for ages *they dont tell us f*ck all really only bits and pieces we need a revo.f*ck.ing.loution.

Resolved Question: I need some new music?

OK here’s what I have on my iPod: ACDC, Aerosmith, AFI, Alexisonfire, Alice in Chain, All Time Low, Amorphis, Anarbor, Anberlin, Anti-flag, Arcade Fire, As Cities Burn, Augustana, Authority Zero, Avenged Sevenfold, Band of Skulls Ben Taylor Band, Big Wreck, Billy Talent, Black Lungs, Black Sabbath, Blink 182, Bloodpit, Blue Scholors, BTBAM, Bullet for my Valentine, The Breaking Wheel, Cancer Bats, CCR, Coldplay, Cute is What We Aim For, DC4C, Disturbed, Dream Theater, Dragonforce, The Eagles, Finger 11, Foo Fighters, the Fray, Genesis, Glass Casket, Gorillaz, Greenday, GNR, Hedley, Ill Scarlet, Incubus, Interpol, Iron Maiden, Jet, Jimi Hendrix, The Killers, Led Zeppelin, Maroon 5, Mashlin, Mastodon, Megadeth, Metallica, Modest Mouse, Muse, NIN, Nirvana, NOFX, The Offspring, Our Lady Peace, Paramore, Pheonix, Pilate/Pilot Speed, the Police, Priestess, Queen, Queens of the Stone Age, Radio Head, RATM, Pise Against, RUSH, the Script, Silversun Pickups, Slayer, Smashing Pumkins, Soundgarden, Static-X, Tesla, Three Days Grace, Tool, Van Halen, The Who, 30 Seconds to mars. Thanks everyone!

Resolved Question: is anti aging cream good for me?

I m 26. My skin doesn’t look fresh and healthy. I drink lots of water. I am confused. Should i start aging cream?

Resolved Question: is this a good plot for a novel?

ok so this is the story alot of people hates the ending so i wanna know how would you like for this story to end? and does the title suites the story? the story is set in 18th century Title:Emotions Plot:our story begins with a beautiful young girl named elaine winslet a very adventurous girl , kindhearted responsible and independent and also came from a very wealthy family who lived in hampshire. she also loved music arts and literature she played the piano and wrote novels. she had one sister named elizabeth winslet who is her exact opposite .. beautiful in the outside but ugly on the inside she always envied elaine for she always thought that their father always favored elaine. in elaine’s childhood(age:12 or 13) she met a young boy who changed her life. a boy by the name of james hamilton son of the duke and was very friendly, they met in a ball in hampshire. they became friends and when they grew up(age of 17 – 19) they fell in love with each other. james’s brother william hamilton(serious,anti social,favorite of their father) also fell in love with elaine but elaine never knew. one day william finally told elaine his true feelings but elaine rejected him for elaine loved james.. william got mad and furious william told elaine’s parents that he wants to marry elaine, he was confident that elaine’s parents would choose him rather than james for he is the heir of his father. elaine’s mother liked william and gave him her blessing but elaine’s father disagree’d for he wanted for her daughter to choose freely. obviously elaine would choose james. so when william failed he moved on to his next plan.. his plan was to ask his father a favor to do something for him and james to come back to london. so when his father came up with an alibi his father then sent a letter to hampshire.(as expected) james and william came back but james promised elaine that he would be back soon.. when james and william was in london their father decided that james needs a wife for his father disapprove to james and elaine’s love. so his father seeked for an eligible girl and soon found one, a girl by the name of margaret howell(very wealthy)but elaine who is back in hampshire was pregnant with james’s son(james didn’t knew at the time)so when margaret and james was engaged and soon to be married james came back to hampshire and asked elaine to run away with him so they both ran away they ended up somewhere in berkshire, elaine was about to tell james that she is pregnant. But elaine found out that james was to be exiled by his father if he wouldn’t marry margaret. so elaine did the right thing(she thought was)to come back home. james had no other options but to come back home to london and marry margaret. when elaine came back to hampshire she told her parents that she was pregnant with james’s son. and that james is engaged and soon to be married. elizabeth(the evil envious sister) sent a letter to william about elaine being pregnant, william told his father and then the duke demanded for the child(as soon it’s born). the winslets could do nothing but agree. so 9 months later elaine’s child was born(named after his father. frederick james hamilton II) after a few weeks elaine gave her child to the duke (personally). Elaine was so sad and was depressed for months until a year or two passed by. elaine and james’s wounded heart still didn’t healed james and william came back to hampshire for a certain event for them to attend along the way they also visited elaine (james also brought their child) they talked and when james couldn’t take looking(with full of regrets) at elaine anymore he left. william stayed (he and elaine had a private conversation) and apologized for everything he has caused. and then told elaine that she doesn’t have to be alone and then proposed. elaine rejected and said that she will wait for james even if it takes forever. soon enough ajmes and william left hampshire and came back to london. time passed by and things changed James who never had a happy marriage with margaret became a politician william replaced his father(when his father died) and became the new duke And when james and william’s father died james divorced margaret and came back to hampshire to marry elaine but along the way james was ambushed and was killed by bandits when elaine knew what happened to james it broke her heart. william asked elaine to marry him so that elaine will be with her son. elaine accepted william’s proposal and they got married in london elaine continued her novel writing in london and became a great author elizabeth married an officer and lived peacefully after james divorced margaret, margaret was never seen james fredirick Winslet-Hamilton was the heir of duke William hamilton william and elaine never had a child.they lived together peacefully until t this story is created by my sister i just re posted it continue.. until the day william hamilton died (age 69)

Voting Question: how would you like this story to end?

ok so this is the story alot of people hates the ending so i wanna know how would you like for this story to end? and does the title suites the story? Title:Emotions Plot:our story begins with a beautiful young girl named elaine winslet a very adventurous girl , kindhearted responsible and independent and also came from a very wealthy family who lived in hampshire. she also loved music arts and literature she played the piano and wrote novels. she had one sister named elizabeth winslet who is her exact opposite .. beautiful in the outside but ugly on the inside she always envied elaine for she always thought that their father always favored elaine. in elaine’s childhood(age:12 or 13) she met a young boy who changed her life. a boy by the name of james hamilton son of the duke and was very friendly, they met in a ball in hampshire. they became friends and when they grew up(age of 17 – 19) they fell in love with each other. james’s brother william hamilton(serious,anti social,favorite of their father) also fell in love with elaine but elaine never knew. one day william finally told elaine his true feelings but elaine rejected him for elaine loved james.. william got mad and furious william told elaine’s parents that he wants to marry elaine, he was confident that elaine’s parents would choose him rather than james for he is the heir of his father. elaine’s mother liked william and gave him her blessing but elaine’s father disagree’d for he wanted for her daughter to choose freely. obviously elaine would choose james. so when william failed he moved on to his next plan.. his plan was to ask his father a favor to do something for him and james to come back to london. so when his father came up with an alibi his father then sent a letter to hampshire.(as expected) james and william came back but james promised elaine that he would be back soon.. when james and william was in london their father decided that james needs a wife for his father disapprove to james and elaine’s love. so his father seeked for an eligible girl and soon found one, a girl by the name of margaret howell(very wealthy)but elaine who is back in hampshire was pregnant with james’s son(james didn’t knew at the time)so when margaret and james was engaged and soon to be married james came back to hampshire and asked elaine to run away with him so they both ran away they ended up somewhere in berkshire, elaine was about to tell james that she is pregnant. But elaine found out that james was to be exiled by his father if he wouldn’t marry margaret. so elaine did the right thing(she thought was)to come back home. james had no other options but to come back home to london and marry margaret. when elaine came back to hampshire she told her parents that she was pregnant with james’s son. and that james is engaged and soon to be married. elizabeth(the evil envious sister) sent a letter to william about elaine being pregnant, william told his father and then the duke demanded for the child(as soon it’s born). the winslets could do nothing but agree. so 9 months later elaine’s child was born(named after his father. frederick james hamilton II) after a few weeks elaine gave her child to the duke (personally). Elaine was so sad and was depressed for months until a year or two passed by. elaine and james’s wounded heart still didn’t healed james and william came back to hampshire for a certain event for them to attend along the way they also visited elaine (james also brought their child) they talked and when james couldn’t take looking(with full of regrets) at elaine anymore he left. william stayed (he and elaine had a private conversation) and apologized for everything he has caused. and then told elaine that she doesn’t have to be alone and then proposed. elaine rejected and said that she will wait for james even if it takes forever. soon enough ajmes and william left hampshire and came back to london. as time passed things had changed.. James who never had a happy marriage became a politician William became replaced his father and became the new duke Elaine (was never married) became a great and popular author Elizabeth married to a officer and had a peaceful life.. William often helps elaine to see her son .. stole your plotline? im sorry i dont understand -.-

Voting Question: if this was a novel or a book will you read it?

ok so i am planning to write a novel and so far i only have the plot(detailed) and the story is set in 18th century i already posted this but i edited the story and gave it a title so i hope this one is better :D i know it’s really long but pls read it Title:Emotions Plot:our story begins with a beautiful young girl named elaine winslet a very adventurous girl , kindhearted responsible and independent and also came from a very wealthy family who lived in hampshire. she also loved music arts and literature she played the piano and wrote novels. she had one sister named elizabeth winslet who is her exact opposite .. beautiful in the outside but ugly on the inside she always envied elaine for she always thought that their father always favored elaine. in elaine’s childhood(age:12 or 13) she met a young boy who changed her life. a boy by the name of james hamilton son of the duke and was very friendly, they met in a ball in hampshire. they became friends and when they grew up(age of 17 – 19) they fell in love with each other. james’s brother william hamilton(serious,anti social,favorite of their father) also fell in love with elaine but elaine never knew. one day william finally told elaine his true feelings but elaine rejected him for elaine loved james.. william got mad and furious william told elaine’s parents that he wants to marry elaine, he was confident that elaine’s parents would choose him rather than james for he is the heir of his father. elaine’s mother liked william and gave him her blessing but elaine’s father disagree’d for he wanted for her daughter to choose freely. obviously elaine would choose james. so when william failed he moved on to his next plan.. his plan was to ask his father a favor to do something for him and james to come back to london. so when his father came up with an alibi his father then sent a letter to hampshire.(as expected) james and william came back but james promised elaine that he would be back soon.. when james and william was in london their father decided that james needs a wife for his father disapprove to james and elaine’s love. so his father seeked for an eligible girl and soon found one, a girl by the name of margaret howell(very wealthy)but elaine who is back in hampshire was pregnant with james’s son(james didn’t knew at the time)so when margaret and james was engaged and soon to be married james came back to hampshire and asked elaine to run away with him so they both ran away they ended up somewhere in berkshire, elaine was about to tell james that she is pregnant. But elaine found out that james was to be exiled by his father if he wouldn’t marry margaret. so elaine did the right thing(she thought was)to come back home. james had no other options but to come back home to london and marry margaret. when elaine came back to hampshire she told her parents that she was pregnant with james’s son. and that james is engaged and soon to be married. elizabeth(the evil envious sister) sent a letter to william about elaine being pregnant, william told his father and then the duke demanded for the child(as soon it’s born). the winslets could do nothing but agree. so 9 months later elaine’s child was born(named after his father. frederick james hamilton II) after a few weeks elaine gave her child to the duke (personally). Elaine was so sad and was depressed for months until a year or two passed by. elaine and james’s wounded heart still didn’t healed james and william came back to hampshire for a certain event for them to attend along the way they also visited elaine (james also brought their child) they talked and when james couldn’t take looking(with full of regrets) at elaine anymore he left. william stayed (he and elaine had a private conversation) and apologized for everything he has caused. and then told elaine that she doesn’t have to be alone and then proposed. elaine rejected and said that she will wait for james even if it takes forever. soon enough ajmes and william left hampshire and came back to london. as time passed things had changed.. James who never had a happy marriage became a politician William became replaced his father and became the new duke Elaine (was never married) became a great and popular author Elizabeth married to a officer and had a peaceful life.. William often helps elaine to see her son .. The end? thats my plan for the story though pls critique and tell me if its good or if its rubbish. really need help :D anyway im only 12 so if it’s rubbish im sorry :) and it’s the first novel im planning to write

Open Question: is this a good plot for a novel or book? help plsss!?

ok so i am planning to write a novel and so far i only have the plot(detailed) and the story is set in 18th century i already posted this but i edited the story and gave it a title so i hope this one is better :D i know it’s really long but pls read it Title:Emotions Plot:our story begins with a beautiful young girl named elaine winslet a very adventurous girl , kindhearted responsible and independent and also came from a very wealthy family who lived in hampshire. she also loved music arts and literature she played the piano and wrote novels. she had one sister named elizabeth winslet who is her exact opposite .. beautiful in the outside but ugly on the inside she always envied elaine for she always thought that their father always favored elaine. in elaine’s childhood(age:12 or 13) she met a young boy who changed her life. a boy by the name of james hamilton son of the duke and was very friendly, they met in a ball in hampshire. they became friends and when they grew up(age of 17 – 19) they fell in love with each other. james’s brother william hamilton(serious,anti social,favorite of their father) also fell in love with elaine but elaine never knew. one day william finally told elaine his true feelings but elaine rejected him for elaine loved james.. william got mad and furious william told elaine’s parents that he wants to marry elaine, he was confident that elaine’s parents would choose him rather than james for he is the heir of his father. elaine’s mother liked william and gave him her blessing but elaine’s father disagree’d for he wanted for her daughter to choose freely. obviously elaine would choose james. so when william failed he moved on to his next plan.. his plan was to ask his father a favor to do something for him and james to come back to london. so when his father came up with an alibi his father then sent a letter to hampshire.(as expected) james and william came back but james promised elaine that he would be back soon.. when james and william was in london their father decided that james needs a wife for his father disapprove to james and elaine’s love. so his father seeked for an eligible girl and soon found one, a girl by the name of margaret howell(very wealthy)but elaine who is back in hampshire was pregnant with james’s son(james didn’t knew at the time)so when margaret and james was engaged and soon to be married james came back to hampshire and asked elaine to run away with him so they both ran away they ended up somewhere in berkshire, elaine was about to tell james that she is pregnant. But elaine found out that james was to be exiled by his father if he wouldn’t marry margaret. so elaine did the right thing(she thought was)to come back home. james had no other options but to come back home to london and marry margaret. when elaine came back to hampshire she told her parents that she was pregnant with james’s son. and that james is engaged and soon to be married. elizabeth(the evil envious sister) sent a letter to william about elaine being pregnant, william told his father and then the duke demanded for the child(as soon it’s born). the winslets could do nothing but agree. so 9 months later elaine’s child was born(named after his father. frederick james hamilton II) after a few weeks elaine gave her child to the duke (personally). Elaine was so sad and was depressed for months until a year or two passed by. elaine and james’s wounded heart still didn’t healed james and william came back to hampshire for a certain event for them to attend along the way they also visited elaine (james also brought their child) they talked and when james couldn’t take looking(with full of regrets) at elaine anymore he left. william stayed (he and elaine had a private conversation) and apologized for everything he has caused. and then told elaine that she doesn’t have to be alone and then proposed. elaine rejected and said that she will wait for james even if it takes forever. soon enough ajmes and william left hampshire and came back to london. as time passed things had changed.. James who never had a happy marriage became a politician William became replaced his father and became the new duke Elaine (was never married) became a great and popular author Elizabeth married to a officer and had a peaceful life.. William often helps elaine to see her son .. The end? thats my plan for the story though pls critique and tell me if its good or if its rubbish. really need help :D anyway im only 12 so if it’s rubbish im sorry :) and it’s the first novel im planning to write.. thanks!!!!!!!!! you guys rock!

Voting Question: is this a good plot for a novel? help pls?

ok so i am planning to write a novel and so far i only have the plot(detailed) i already posted this but i edited the story and gave it a title so i hope this one is better :D Title:Emotions Plot:our story begins with a beautiful young girl named elaine winslet a very adventurous girl , kindhearted responsible and independent and also came from a very wealthy family who lived in hampshire. she also loved music arts and literature she played the piano and wrote novels. she had one sister named elizabeth winslet who is her exact opposite .. beautiful in the outside but ugly on the inside she always envied elaine for she always thought that their father always favored elaine. in elaine’s childhood(age:12 or 13) she met a young boy who changed her life. a boy by the name of james hamilton son of the duke and was very friendly, they met in a ball in hampshire. they became friends and when they grew up(age of 17 – 19) they fell in love with each other. james’s brother william hamilton(serious,anti social,favorite of their father) also fell in love with elaine but elaine never knew. one day william finally told elaine his true feelings but elaine rejected him for elaine loved james.. william got mad and furious william told elaine’s parents that he wants to marry elaine, he was confident that elaine’s parents would choose him rather than james for he is the heir of his father. elaine’s mother liked william and gave him her blessing but elaine’s father disagree’d for he wanted for her daughter to choose freely. obviously elaine would choose james. so when william failed he moved on to his next plan.. his plan was to ask his father a favor to do something for him and james to come back to london. so when his father came up with an alibi his father then sent a letter to hampshire.(as expected) james and william came back but james promised elaine that he would be back soon.. when james and william was in london their father decided that james needs a wife for his father disapprove to james and elaine’s love. so his father seeked for an eligible girl and soon found one, a girl by the name of margaret howell(very wealthy)but elaine who is back in hampshire was pregnant with james’s son(james didn’t knew at the time)so when margaret and james was engaged and soon to be married james came back to hampshire and asked elaine to run away with him so they both ran away they ended up somewhere in berkshire, elaine was about to tell james that she is pregnant. But elaine found out that james was to be exiled by his father if he wouldn’t marry margaret. so elaine did the right thing(she thought was)to come back home. james had no other options but to come back home to london and marry margaret. when elaine came back to hampshire she told her parents that she was pregnant with james’s son. and that james is engaged and soon to be married. elizabeth(the evil envious sister) sent a letter to william about elaine being pregnant, william told his father and then the duke demanded for the child(as soon it’s born). the winslets could do nothing but agree. so 9 months later elaine’s child was born(named after his father. frederick james hamilton II) after a few weeks elaine gave her child to the duke (personally). Elaine was so sad and was depressed for months until a year or two passed by. elaine and james’s wounded heart still didn’t healed james and william came back to hampshire for a certain event for them to attend along the way they also visited elaine (james also brought their child) they talked and when james couldn’t take looking(with full of regrets) at elaine anymore he left. william stayed (he and elaine had a private conversation) and apologized for everything he has caused. and then told elaine that she doesn’t have to be alone and then proposed. elaine rejected and said that she will wait for james even if it takes forever. soon enough ajmes and william left hampshire and came back to london. as time passed things had changed.. James who never had a happy marriage became a politician William became replaced his father and became the new duke Elaine (was never married) became a great and popular author Elizabeth married to a officer and had a peaceful life.. William often helps elaine to see her son .. The end? thats my plan for the story though pls critique and tell me if its good or if its rubbish. really need help :D anyway im only 12 so if it’s rubbish im sorry :) and it’s the first novel im planning to write.. thanks!!!!!!!!! you guys rock! i forgot to tell the century it’s set in sorry :D it’s set in 18th century i mis spelled james -.-

Voting Question: Why do I sweat so much?

Hi, Since probably about 1 and a half years ago, I have been excess sweating really badly. (I’m 14 by the way). The thing is, it only happens at school or where i’m in public or meeting someone that i dont want to see that im sweating. Obviously this makes it works because i sweat when i get worried then get worried about sweating and its a vicious circle. I got a strong anti antiperspirant and it worked well. It started not working as well when i began to worry about it again. Anyway i went for a month where i didnt use it or sweat much or anything, I just didnt think about it. Then one day i realised i hadnt done it in ages and was really like pleased. That was the worst thing to do cos the next day i would then think, ohh i havnt sweated loads in ages, i hope i dont start it again and i did. Anyway a few weeks later, i started using the anti perspirsant again, and it worked pretty well but the worst thing was when i wasnt sweating under my armpits, i would start sweating LOADS on my back. Its still happening now. Please help its really embarrassing having great big sweat patches under my arms or on my back. Does anyone know a REALLY good anti perspirant availibe in the UK or a method to stop it. Thanks

Voting Question: Why do pro-choice people keep asking if anti-abortion people have adopted foster children?

Aren’t you essentially saying that if you believe abortion is NOT wrong, you’re absolved from adopting foster children because you believe they should rather have been killed? Children who are aborted are TRULY unwanted. Children in foster care are not, for the most part. Many, many, many parents with kids in foster care kill themselves working hard to do what they need to do to get their child/ren back. That is not unwanted. There are many reasons children might end up in foster care, especially these days. I get the convoluted reasoning behind asking this continuously but the truth is, it doesn’t wash. Children who are aborted ARE truly unwanted. Kids in foster care are not necessarily unwanted at all. Why do people automatically assume these children should have been aborted? And for the record, 3 of my sister’s children live here, aged 4, 6 and 9. I also have three of my own. I took them in because they (her family) have nowhere to live. We don’t make a lot of money AT ALL but we do what we can and we get by without public assistance. ABC: Really? Because I just answered a question asking EXACTLY that not 5 minutes ago. Tangelo: I don’t know where you’re getting that. I’m telling people that these things are not the same. Not sure where you’re coming from. @Think Outside: I’m not against welfare if someone has earned it. In other words, if you have paid into the system or you are STILL paying into it but you need some help, you have earned it. It’s your money & that’s why you pay taxes. Kind of amazing how many people don’t read the question and make themselves look like fools. My hypocrisy? Did you not see the part where 3 kids under 10 live here who are not my children? I guess a lot of you don’t know that many social workers don’t believe children should be raised by parents of a different color and will not allow these parents to adopt them. This mainly happens to black children. @Evilish-esque: I understand the reasoning (however ungrounded) behind the question just fine. MY point is that the question falsely assumes that all foster children are unwanted, like children who are aborted. My minor point is that this question seeks to somehow absolve pro-choice people from doing ANYTHING to help the problem but say they believe in the right to choose. In reality, wtf does that do? Won’t there still be just as many kids in foster care or getting aborted regardless of what they SAY? They rail against anti-abortion people to make a difference while they do nothing.

Resolved Question: Should Coca Cola be banned?

Sugar is a significant ingredient that will harm you. Massive amounts of sugar in anything will cause bodily harm. Aside from bringing on Diabetes, excess amounts of sugar will increase your body weight, which makes your body work harder just to function daily. This added stress is hard on most of your organs. Colas also contain ethylene glycol, which is used in anti-freeze. Ethylene glycol is a slow poison, it won’t kill you if you have it in small quantities but it will kill you in large quantities. That doesn’t mean the small quantities are totally harmless however, your body has to work hard to protect itself from various poisons, and these battles often leave scars. The more scars on any given organ, the weaker it is and the less likely it is to function in old age. The last major reason cola’s are bad for you is the extremely high acidity. The pH for colas is around 3.4, strong enough to dissolve teeth and bones. The acid is also due to high mineral contents, and guys, high mineral intake can lead to malformed sperm and kidney stones. Not to mention that the high acid level is the main cause of tooth decay. That’s right it’s not the sugar in coke that will cause cavities it’s the high acidity. Also it is used for cleaning war planes, toilets, hospitals and dirty coins; plus if you leave a tooth or a nail in coke over night; by morning it will have a dissolved.

Resolved Question: Women are more racist than men according to studies?

http://tierneylab.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/04/13/single-female-seeking-same-race-male/ Quoted from the article: “Women of all races exhibit strong same race preferences, while men of no race exhibit a statistically significant same race preference.” This proves that most men rarely show racial preferences, and is not the deal breaker. Quote#2: “African-American women said yes about 30 percent less often to Hispanic men; about 45 percent less often to white men; about 65 percent less often to Asian men. White women said yes about 30 percent less often to black or Hispanic men, and about 65 percent less often to Asian men. Hispanic women said yes about 20 percent less often to black or white men, and 50 percent less often to Asian men. Asian women didn?t discriminate much by race (except for showing a very slight preference for Asian men over black or Hispanic men).” Columbian university surveyed over 5,000 women of all age-groups and the results concluded were that an overwhelming 70% said that race is the deal-breaker for starting a relationship or rejecting a possible spouse. The article: http://www2.gsb.columbia.edu/faculty/rfisman/RACE_resubmission_final.pdf So much for women being pure, anti-racists and not shallow huh? Whodaman: I am not a racist filthy animal like you. Aren’t you late for your klan meeting? Or are you drying your sheets? Mabel: Haha, justifying your racism? Race isn’t even a biological concept, skin pigmentation isn’t a gene. Therefore, race doesn’t even exist. By you acknowledging that race is exists and should be based on the entire worth of a person makes you a racist. I don’t see myself as white or caucasian, I’m a human being like everyone else on this planet.

Voting Question: (10pts)I need a solution to a certain math word problem I just cannot solve?

For some reason the words and numbers get me confuse and I don’t know exactly when to multiply, subtract, divide etc. please show your solution and you can answer any of this number Math problem: 1. How many quarts of pure alcohol must be added to 10 quarts of 10% alcohol solution to obtain a mixture which is 25% alcohol? 2. The radiator of a jeep has a capacity of 4 gallon. It is filled with an anti-freeze solution of water and glycol which analyzes 10% glycol. What volume of the mixture must be drawn off and replaced with glycol to obtain a 25% glycol solution? 3. Serge traveled a distance of 265 miles. He drove at 40 mi/hr during the first part of the trip and 35 mi/hr during the remaining part. If he made the trip in 7 hours, how long did he travel at 40 mi/hr? 4. A man started walking along a road 3 mi/hr. Two hours later a woman followed walking at the same direction at the rate of 7 mi/hr. How far from the starting point would the woman overtake the man? 5. Three secretaries worked together typing a group of form letters. Melissa could have done them alone in 2 hours, Carol in 3 hours and Linda in 2 hours. How long did the secretaries need to type letters working together? 6. A tank can be filled by two pipes separately in 10 and 15 minutes respectively. When a third pipe is used simultaneously with the first two pipes, the tank can be filled in 4 minutes. How long would it take for the third pipe alone to fill the tank? 7. A father is 24 years older than his son. In 8 years he will twice as old as his son. Determine their present ages. 8. Lita is fifteen years older than her sister Tess. Six years ago Lita was six times as old as Tess. Find their present ages. thank you

Voting Question: Could My Friend Borderline Personality Disorder? (sorry its long)?

My Close Friend (who is 16) has severe depression, and is on anti-depressants, but I’ve noticed that there really not making any difference… I’ve known her since we were little, and she’s always been a bit. ‘odd’ i guess you could say. She’s had problems with her temper since prep. Since she was around 13 she became obsessed with relationships and ‘love’, for ages she was really quite depressed and her self esteem was worse than just low. then she started getting attention from boys, and her mood kind of swung into a really happy mood, she had really high self esteem, and seemed to be a lot more sure of herself. I’ve noticed her moods are either ‘happy’ or ’sad’ and they’re determined by if she thinks a boy is giving her attention or not, when she feels alone she becomes suicidal almost. i’ve also noticed that she tends to ‘play up’ things that are happening to her to boys in order to get their attention and manipulate them into showing romantic type gestures towards her. she’s really emotionally unstable, i know she’s had anorexia, and self harms.. It also seems like she always has a boy who she’s attached too, and one to fall back on incase it falls through with the first person. I’m getting really worried about her, can someone advise me on what i should do?

Voting Question: Issue with brand new Toshiba Satellite?

I just bought the Toshiba Satellite A505 with the i5-430M Processor with Turbo Speed Technology. I bought it with the i5 cause I thought it would be able to handle almost anything for the next couple years. But two weeks in to owning the computer I installed Age of Empires, an out of date game that I enjoyed while i was younger. But while playing it there was some serious lag issues. I later installed World of Warcraft with the same issue. This confuses me quite a bit since an i5 should be able to handle crysis. I understand that I would need to upgrade my graphics card to handle crysis but Age of Empires? Really? lol. Any recommendations on what to do? Is there a driver I should install i dont know about? Also, I have the trial version of Norton Anti-virus. Should i stick with Norton or should i go with Mcafee, AVG, or any other Anti-virus/firewall type software? Thanks to everyone that answers!!