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Millicent Min, Girl Genius (Sid Fleischman Humor Award (Awards)) - Wonderful Read!

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A Bright Spark: ‘Gifted and Talented’ in the Independent Sector

‘Gifted and Talented’ (G&T) children are defined as those who have one or more abilities developed significantly ahead of their year group or have the potential to develop these abilities. Helping Students achieve their full potential is certainly nothing new to Independent Schools but it seems that many are employing new and innovative ways to constantly challenge and engage those classed as ‘gifted and talented’. Provision for G&T pupils in schools, including those represented by the I more

A child who pulls.

There is the widespread view...and a poisonous view it is, too...that the parents of gifted children must somehow be pushing the child. Now, this view is based on nothing but people's assumptions, but it is a view that does great harm throughout the gifted community.I have seen some very worrying comments, on the internet, levelled at the parents of gifted children. Some of the commenters were clearly angry at the parents. They assumed that the parents were somehow bullying the child into high i more

A Gifted Children Questions and Answers

Open Question: My friend! I have a friend who has several very big, painful problems. The men call him a queer and grab their?

weenies for him to be humiliated and the women are full of indignation and anger and abuse him with backbiting; thinking he is a lustful pervert. Both the men and women take children away from my friend punishing him for being a child molester. My friend has never been in jail and he used to have fun working with children in the public schools because he likes reading. It is a sexual libido problem, which he cannot fully explain because no one will talk to him. Also, no one including my friend truly seeks after precious Jesus, God's Son because of our need for income. Probably, my friend cannot be helped because porno is overpowering everyone and everything. But my friend has a bigger problem than that; when he is around radio and TV the media people start shooting off their big bullshit mouths because there is something wrong with my friends mind. Even when he is in the grocery store they won't leave him alone; They yak so they can express themselves and show the world how beautiful and intelligent they are. Entertainers have totally ignored my friend and if he were to talk to them it would be a big waste of time. He is being destroyed by a media that sells sex for big money, and except for wonderful Christ Jesus, our savior my friend would be dead! The media calls my friend a prostitute, talk about his weenie publicly and told him to die. They make sure that he cannot have a job because women and men complain about him and backbite him, and they overpower whoever is nice enough to help him. My friend hates entertainment, because entertainment hates him and he cannot give 24 hours a day 7 days a week to their business. My friend sees entertainment in a jaded light because there has been a lot of hate between my friend and entertainments huge factories. He sees it for what it is: teachers of greed, lovers of inflated money, and a huge factory. My friend studies the media and when the entertainers had family values; they were healthy and worth seeing. He is realizing the USA is a prostitute, strike that comment! My friend has a secret! Jesus is alive! My friend wants to get closer to the God of our Lord Jesus Christ and he knows by his study of Mother Teresa and Dale Carnegie that Jesus loves the people that are abusing my friend and ignoring Jesus because of their filthy rag righteousness and indignation that is false; and their anger steals them away from the true righteousness. My friends question is this if he is punished for being a prostitute, child abuser because the people are mean, and a homosexual cannot my friend be truly appreciative of his wife of nearly 23 years, who stays with him even when he cannot work, and their son who goes to the wonderful UT at Austin. And be ever so grateful to God and Jesus even when he is getting older and might die of natural or unnatural causes. My friend knows by saying hateful things about entertainment that hate will be multiplied but my friend does not have a pure love but he knows of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and is hoping the media dog vomit will turn to something living in precious humans. Thank you this question has helped me a lot and I consider it a gift from God. MY friend says, " that Jesus took away a spiritual covering away from him and sometimes he wonders if it is for wrath against him or to help my friend seek grace from our wonderful Jesus. My question is hard to write about because Jesus did it and if it was easy the citizens of Dallas would have helped me. this question is for everyone I am starting to appreciate atheists more  more

Open Question: What do you think of this bit of writing about selfishness?

I became aware of the philosophy of selfishness when I was a teenager. A friend of mine was helping me do something, when I told her how much I appreciated it she told me, "You don't have to thank me, I only did it because it makes me feel good." This was confounding to my young mind. I had never realized before that when someone helps someone else, they may actually only be satisfying an internal craving; just the same as we all do when we eat because we are hungry, or sleep when we are tired. For a while this made me disillusioned when it comes to doing good deeds. After all, how can you do a "good" deed if you always acting selfishly anyway, even when helping someone? This leads to another interesting question, is someone that accepts a gift other than the endorphins his brain releases after he helps someone a selfish person? (Rhetorical) Again only recently, selfishness popped up in my economics class. Adam Smith speaks of the "Invisible Hand" as the true driving force in a market economy. Is it not profound that people acting selfishly could actually drive our entire economy? That chair you are sitting in, It was probably invented by someone who made it so he could selfishly have a more comfortable seat, or to selfishly make a job easier etc. Chairs are made today by manufacturers that sell them, selfishly, for-profit on the market. Customers go out and , once again, acting in self interest, purchase and use chairs at a personal profit. This is amazing to me. Selfishness, which many people regard as something negative, actually does so many "good" things! Parts of the bible teach altruism, but sorry folks, altruism may just be an illusion! Now of course, you are probably thinking of what I have been thinking of. Is all altruistic behavior actually selfish behavior? I struggle to think of examples that are not. I think of a father jumping into a flooded raging river to rescue his drowning son or other drowning child, or for that matter any creature (although I want to go into the misfiring empathetic systems that may make him jump in for another creature, I won't:P). Even though he knows he may die, he altruistically does it anyway......because he selfishly wants his son/other person/animal to live. I struggle to think of any altruistic behavior that is not selfish. Really I struggle to think of ANY behavior at all that is not selfish. Think of a man robbed at gunpoint and forced up his wallet. At first he may hesitate, because he may wonder if he has other options, such as to fight or what have you and the opportunity cost (what he will be losing if he gives up his wallet) is still very high. But as the gunman becomes more and more insistent, waving his gun in the face of the one he is assailing, the man being robbed probably becomes more afraid and his other options start falling off the plate. Selfishly choosing to give up your wallet in order to lose that fear and regain your safety is something most of us would do. Or perhaps he would selfishly fight to defend his life. Isn't this an odd way to see things? But is it not true? I do not believe I am misinterpreting things. It still kind of flips me in the head to think that everyone could be acting selfishly all the time, but... I am too. Selfishness is not always bad, really I don't know if I could ever be angry at someone for being selfish without being a hypocrite.  more

Open Question: what is your opinion?

Eldest children are socially dominant, highly intellectual, and extremely conscientious. Unfortunately, they’re also less open to new ideas, and prone to perfectionism and people pleasing—the result of losing both parents’ undivided attention at an early age, and working throughout their lives to get it back. Middle children, sandwiched between older and younger siblings, often develop a competitive nature, making them natural entrepreneurs later in life. They tend to be the most diplomatic and flexible members of the family and often, eager for parental praise, develop musical or academic gifts. Youngest children, according to birth order theory, tend to be dependent and selfish—as they’re used to others providing for them. But despite the negatives, they’re also quite often the life of the party—fun, confident, and comfortable entertaining others. i myself am the youngest, and i have an older brother, that's it. there is no middle child. i see my future as better than my brother. he right now has a Little bit more success than me but i know, not think, that it's going to change. i''m 19, and my degree will be in architectural and robotic engineering. i have no idea what my brother is going to be. the source-http://www.divinecaroline.com/22360/77851-birth-order-shape-personalities- answer #3, this is not my generalization. as u can see on my additional details, i got thi sthis from another source, and u are right, some of these stuff aren't true for everyone. in some families, the youngest kid might be the biggest person and the oldest kid might be the most fearful. it all depends. in the last part, i meant to say the oldest kid might be the wuss.  more

Open Question: What are some great wedding gift ideas?

The couple is in there mid 30s and early 40s. They have no small children. They love to travel. I know not to get kitchen stuff. Bride loves shopping. Groom loves music.( old school, makes beats)  more

Open Question: Is this story any good?

This one me and my friend wrote together, its kinda a jokish thing but i was thinking I could make it better. a lot of the grammar and spelling is wrong but its supposed to be so don't worry about it. It was the day I have been waiting for ever since pancoe turned 18. I told myself I was going to get my name and be known as a woman at St, Kennopic just like pancoe so I could remember him for ever. I remember the day my cousin got her name the chief announced it and right when the words slipped through his lips my aunt otter girl stared tearing. I remember saying “whets wrong?” and she said “baby these arnt sad tears thems the good kind, the kind you get when your extra happy.” All day I kept watching the clock on the wall. Mama came in and shook her head. “Child didn’t I ever tell you a watched clock never turns?” well that’s what it felt like anyway. We put our masks on that we made that morning; mine was a lion, the king of the jungle and the fiercest animal of Africa. We built the bon fire earlier that morning. As the chief of our tribe got the torch to light it we all got up and did the dance of the flamingo.. pa lo lo lo lo we chanted. The night finally came, the night I was finally going to be a woman. The priest opened with the first gift. I had to choose 10 of the closest people to give me the gifts that day. It took me a while to decide who I wanted to choose. So I thought real hard and long. I chose my mamma of course she has been with me sence the day I was reborn into a little baby girl. You see we don’t believe that you get one life and that’s it. We believe that sinintarry, our god, gives us a second chance to get it again. Im not sure what “it” is but momma says when the time comes I will no. then my daddy, grandma, papa, my teacher, the priest of course that’s just wouldn’t be right if I didn’t, and a few of my closest friends, oh and of course the chief I was afraid that if I didn’t then he would give me a name like the last person who didn’t his name was lonley soul , And let me tell you I defiantly did not want a name like that. Suddenly the chief raised his hands to the sky above I remembered this part from when my cousin became a woman, every one behind me got down on there knees and bowed while I stayed standing. As the chief chanted his words of wisdom I glanced up at the sky, it was dawn I could tell because the sky had a dark blue shade to it and the sun was just setting. I closed my eyes trying to image me as a woman. I asked my cousin several times what it felt like to finally be named. She told me it didn’t really feel any different just as I was imaging myself married with kids I felt cold hands on my forehead , at first it scared me then I remembered this was how the chief choice your name. After along time I realized the chiefs handing getting warmer, then finally he lifted his hang from my forehead touched my nose, eye lids, and chest right above my heart. He cleared his throat before announcing my new name as “fearless dark skies” I decided right then that I would go by Dark Skies for short. It wasn’t that I was mad about my name, I just knew that Jospeka would make fun of me for it.  more

Open Question: Baby name game! Like that other one I just played?

1. You're 24 and feeling down. You haven't found a life mate yet, and you feel that time is running out. You see a gypsy, who tells you that you can marry now, or wait 6 years to fall in love and get married. Which do you do? 2. You marry and have a boy. What is your husband called? Who does the baby look like? What do you name the baby? 3. You decide to get a job when your boy is a year old. You see 3 jobs available; a chef, a clothes designer or a paediactrician. Which job do you choose, or do you decide to stay poor and scrape a living? What happens to your baby boy? 4. After 2 years at your job, you have a baby girl. She looks like you, but she has your husbands eyes. What do you call her? Is she very beautiful? Do you take a maternity leave to look after both your babies, or quite your job entirely? 5. Your son has started school and his teachers say he is gifted and talented! Do you have him carry on at his current school, or pay for him to go to a private school? The teacher asks you what was his first word, what was it? 6. You are pregnant again and your daughter speaks her first word, too! What is it? Your third child is born; another girl! What do you call her? 7. Your daughters are now 6 and 7 and have started school. Your eldest daugher is becoming rapidly more jealous of her brother. What do you say to her? 8. You get a massive job promotion! Do you move house to the country and get a horse, or stay in the city and get a plasma tv and a loft conversion? 9. Your youngest child has been traumatised by all the changes that have happened. She stays up until midnight crying and saying 'I want things to be like what they were'. What do you do? 10. Your son is 15 and passes his exams with flying colours (His GCSEs)! What do you do to celebrate? Meanwhile, your eldest daughter is showing signs of being gifted and talented too. Do you motivate her to strive forward and aim for gold, or worry that you would put too much pressure on her to be like her brother and do nothing, but congratulate her on good work? 11. Your daughter turns out to have an IQ of 190! She earns heself a scholarship into a private school. Which do you choose- Her current school, the private school or the boarding school 200 miles away? 12. Your son starts college. What is he studying; computing, maths, law, science or music? 13. Your youngest daughter has been at the back of your mind for a while now but suddenly you notice that she's not eating and is quite thin. Do you arrange for her to have a chat with your GP or forget about it and carry on with your letter to your son? 14. You discover that your eldest daughter 'hit off' with some nearby boys at the park near her school at midnight. She tells you, sobbing, that she thinks she's pregnant. Do you comfort her, or shout at her for what a stupid thing that was to do when she's only 16? 15. Your youngest daughter is at a clinic now for anorexia. She tells you that she wants to come home. She says that she's better now. Do you let her come home, seeing as she says she's better and knows her own condition, or wait until the doctors and her therapist says that she can go home? 16. Your daughter's eating disorder is cured and she can start living a normal life again. Are you plaesed for her? If so, how do you show it?  more

Resolved Question: Why haven`t the Phelps (Westboro Baptist Church) been convicted of child abuse?

I was looking at their site after reading they were picketing Michael Jackson`s funeral, and it shows little children holding signs saying things such as "You`re going to hell", "9-11, gift from God", "God is your enemy" and "Fag enabler in hell". That is only an example, and there is much more on their agenda. (www.godhatesfags.com) Ok. Adults CHOOSE to do this, but can their actions be considered child abuse to the kids growing up and being brainwashed to hate within that "church"? The children don`t choose any of this. Edit: I understand that religion is a touchy issue when it comes to government intervention, but most religious people don`t act like this or indoctrinate their children to this extreme. I was just curious if the case with the Phelps was extreme enough to be considered abuse.  more

Open Question: Fable 2 Family dissapeared?

Hello, i'm having a problem. I beat the game and i'm on the quest where i need to return to my family. I had a wife and a child, recently my wife disappeared.. she's just gone. I remember her saying something about that she would turn into an alcoholist and get alcohol. I also gave her a 2nd ring which made me marry the same woman twice and i'm using 2 houses for her. It says she's happy and lives in bowerstone market but when i can't set a trail either. My child is still alive and well though, my 3rd wife (actually 2nd) in Bloodstone ignores me while she's very happy, whenever i do a emote she just walks past me like i'm not there. She doesn't get love + when i do something romantic either. I get gifts though. So i can't finish the quest without family. Does anyone know why this is happenning and maybe what to do about it? Thank you.  more

Open Question: Story Alert! Please read and rate!?

Okay I made this up while I was on vacation on Lake Tahoe! It was cold, it was getting dark, and Angel couldn't find it in her self to leave this mysterious place. Angel was not her name of course, but everyone had called her that from the day she was born, and she didn't like it. She was as normal as everyone else, she only did things to help, but when she was born, it wasn't her fault she was weak. She had been born as an infant with a fatal disease that had made her weak, and very small as a baby. All the doctors had said she wouldn't make it, but her mother prayed, and Angel survived, and was named Angel, taken to death, and brought back into her mother's arms by an angel they said. After that her mother always told her, Angel be wise, death took you once, don't let it take you again, be kind and always treat others as you would yourself." She brought her up on Christian beliefs, and told her if she wanted a place in this world, she must always help and do her best to repay god for letting her live. Of course Angel obied by these rules, and grew up as a saint. When she was three years old she made a speech for her deceased grandfather that made every eye in the room tear up. Then when she was five, she saved a whole family of cats from a fire, by almost getting herself killed. After that she saved a man from drowning when she was eight from using the kiss of life. She did countless deeds that got her medals from the mayor, and honor awards as best citizen. Everyone in the town knew her as just Angel. But after her mother died, things changed. Her mother had been the former sweetheart of the town, loved by everyone. Her father became rich from all the gifts people had given them. Everyone had loved her, and after her death everyone was aggravated, and heart brokenly sad. "How is going to take care of poor saint Angel?" "Who will treat her garden?" "Where will her house go?" "Who will bring the spirit of the town?" All the questions swirled. Everyone knew her father, as the scum he was, and know one cared about him. Her mother had had an arranged marriage, as family tradition, only Angel was permitted not to, she was going to end the family line, but after her mother's death, it was her father who decided. He told her she must marry to have a roof over her head because he wasn't paying for her. He was a ruthless man, a tyrant, and had always hated Angel for her beauty, and how she looked like her mother and not him. She had golden curly hair, sky blue eyes, and her perfect smile, nothing like her father's dark brown locks, muddy eyes, and stern mouth. He hated her every much as he had hated her mother, and she couldn't stand to have to marry a man like that? What man would agree to such an abomination? But now Angel had died too, poor angel everyone said, but Angel wanted to know her real name, so she checked the town court, and they told her, and it surprised even her. Her name was Abigale Towney, but tomorrow it would be Abigale Aubry. The Aubry's were the richest family in the whole town every knew, and when Mr. Aubry also known as Mr. Kind heard that the Angel had been abandoned, he swooped in and proposed his son marry her. Without asking her if she approved, her father arranged it, and sent her off to become a bride at 15. The boy, whatever his name was 16, and Angel hated him already, for him to have agreed just made her...madder than Angel had ever been in her life. How could he do that, just take her, and force her to marry him at so young, her mother never would have approved, but now she had no choice. Her mother was gone, and she had no one know, and without the marriage, she would surely become just another beggar off the street, everyone was rich here, and no one wanted an abandoned child. Even if she was the angel, only the kindest would take her in. She would have to marry that boy, and tomorrow, she would be Mrs. Aubry, a Mrs at age 15! It still surprised her. She looked up at the wide window with the pearly flower designs, and the organ with the white blanket cover. There was a long white carpet with roses embroidered on it. She remembered very well what the roses were for, her grandmother had made that, it was the marriage blanket, and every couple that walked on it got its own rose with their names and year of marriage. She walked up the isle, practicing, taking her time. This was what she had come here for, the name, the name of her groom. She saw the smiling faces of everyone looking on her from the roses, all the pictures of the happy couples, she would not be happy. She finally found the last rose. 2010 Mr. and Mrs. Aubry was all it said, with no picture yet, that would be taken at the wedding. She sighed, no name, well Mr. Aubry, I guess we'll leave you nameless. She walked back down the aisle, counting her steps... Here comes the bride, wait til she dies, her mother is gone, and she's s Here comes the bride, wait till she dies, her mother is gone, and she's so lonelllllly. She hummed the words, and tears fell on the roses. "WOO HOO, TODAY IS THE DAY I GET THE HOUSE TO MYSELF, AND THE NEXT DAY AND THE NEXT DAY AND THE NEXT, GET UP BRIDE, YOUR HUSBAND TO BE IS WAITING! OH BOY AM I HAPPY!" Pa was cheering yanking the covers off her bed like a hooligan. She sat up, her eyes wide with astonishment, her father beamed at her. "Come on Rain Drop, you’re getting married, your gonna leave the house, your all grown up, let's go!" He was happy of course, he would get all the money to himself, and someone else would have to feed me, and take care of me now. He had only done it for six months, but now she was already leaving. She rolled out of bed, and checked her clock 10am, they would get married at exactly 12, and that was when she would see her groom. It was a weird wedding, she would have a veil, she couldn't see through, and only when he kissed her would she see him, oh boy! She then went her closet, completely emptied out, and picked out her one outfit, a long white dress, her wedding gown. All her clothes were already in her new home, a house just off where his parents lived, a nice house, three times her home now. She sighed, and pulled the dress out of its cover. The big white bells above the door were polished, the golden booths were shiny, and every single row was filled, people were crowded outside. She almost had to close her ears as she came up the pathway. It was time, she only had a few minutes, and everyone else was in line, all her bride's maids, the little flower girl, the ring barrier, everyone was ready. She stepped behind them all, still no smile. Everyone was cheering. "Hooray for Angel!" "She's getting married!" "Aw she's so beautiful!" She was used to their excitement. She was an icon in her city, the angel, and the angel would now get to meet her prince, and she hated him, now that was a story plot twist. It was beautiful, she had seen it a million times, and it had always awed her, she used to think, man one day I'm gonna wear that and be the happiest woman in the world, well she wasn't feeling too hot. This dress had been passed down in her family for five generations, she was the sixth, and now she was going to marry someoen she didn't know, just as her five ancestors did, her mother, her grandmother, her great grandma, great great grandma, and so on. It was long, it a train as big was the room, with flowers all over it. The chest was cut in a V, innocent, and not too low. There were flowers all over the chest part, and a V waist, that led out into a poufy bottom. Her sleeves were long, and V backed to her middle finger, with sheer lace that was see through, more white flowers. And finally, the veil that went atop her curly golden hair, and covered her forhead in pure whtie silk, but her lips were in the plain lace, see able. She sighed, and began to take off her clothes, slipping the dress on easy. She was a small 5'3, and had to have the dress fitted, but now it worked perfect. She put on her high heel white shoes with more lace, and her guarder on her thigh. She couldn't believe it she was getting dressed for her wedding alone, silently and miserable, not what she had imagined. She then went to the bathroom to fix her hair, it was very simple, her hair was always bouncy and curly, and you didn't have to comb it. It was always shiny and perfect, and never messed up, but she didn't want it down today, she wanted to stand proud, and look spohisticated, older than her mere 15 years. She took her up into a straight pony tail, and let the curls roll down her back to her waist, but this was different, and she had made this decision a long time ago, it wasn't the only reason she was putting it up. She took the end of her curly pony tail, and began to chop with her scissors, cutting several inches off. She kept chopping until it was a shoulder length pony tail. She held her shoulders straight looking on the long curly locks on the floor. She left them there. Then she added the tiara to the effect by placing her veil on her head like a crown, pushing it back so she could see. She looked like a golden Angel, like she always did, and this was her wedding day, and she wasn't smiling. She went down the stair as slow as possible, but when her faher came, he grabbed her and rushed her down. "Come on prissy, your gonna be late, you only have 45 minuets, you took forever to get dressed! She sighed, only wishing it could have been forever. Of course, he didn't say she looked nice, he was used to her beauty, everyone was, but everyone else still said something. She huffed and got in the car, for once angry at her beauty, she ahdn't much noticed it before, but now was when it would matter most. She should look her best on her wedding day, with a smile, no smile present, she was really getting depressed. The car ride was long, and tiresome, and pretty much boring, and when they finally got there, she made no attempt at looking amazed, she had snuck out to see it, and she already knew. She choked back her tears and held her breath, willing her eyes not to be red when he pulled off her veil, her veil. She wasn't even listening the preacher droned; she was waiting for her part now, focused. Another tear slipped, and something came on her cheek, that soft hand, and whipped the tear off, she would have cried more. Her mom was the only one allowed to touch her that way, no one had the right, and she needed her mom. The hand had done her job, but not very good, she wasn't feeling comforted at all, not with his warm touch still lingering on her cold face. The crowd let out another round of Awes. And she wanted to just tell them to be quiet, and not make her feel worse. The rings came and went, she put his on, with his finger's guidance, and he slipped hers on carefully, it felt weird on her finger, out of place, nothing went on that finger...and she wished it wasn't there. The big white bells above the door were polished, the golden booths were shiny, and every single row was filled, people were crowded outside. She almost had to close her ears as she came up the pathway. It was time, she only had a few minutes, and everyone else was in line, all her bride's maids, the little flower girl, the ring barrier, everyone was ready. She stepped behind them all, still no smile. Everyone was cheering. "Hooray for Angel!" "She's getting married!" "Aw she's so beautiful!" She was used to their excitement. She was an icon in her city, the angel, and the angel would now get to meet her prince, and she hated him, now that was a story plot twist. Then the music began and everyone began to walk in, the doors to the church opening and closing. Then it was her turn. Angel stepped up to the door, and looked grim, her father quickly laced his arm through hers, he was beaming. "I love you honey...make me proud!" He said, which shocked her, and then the doors opened. "Veil!" My dad said and quickly smacked my head almost pushing it down to cover my eyes, I completely forgot. Then he was leading, I had no idea where to go, but all I heard was gasping, and crying and silence except for the wedding march.... "Here comes the bride, all dressed in white..." Her dad hummed, she kept her face straight. Then her father took her hand and put it in another, a cold hand, a softer hand, the hand held hers for a minute, then helped her up the steps, one hand on her waist. She was up, and she looked coldly forward, knowing he could not see her as much as she could not see him. She was getting married, and her mother wasn't watching. A tear fell down her face, and then something happened, more tears, her eyes got all red and tears were flowing freely. She sniffled, and then caught her breath before she sobbed. The crowd let out a bunch of Awes, and she stopped. She choked back her tears and held her breath, willing her eyes not to be red when he pulled off her veil, her veil. Then the preacher said the words..."Do you take this man...to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold for..." She listened, and just on cue she said coldly. "I do" too fast for him to finish the last word, he stuttered then continued. And at that moment when it was his turn to speech, she choked up...he was going to kiss her, the realization just hit her, her first kiss, a stranger, her husband. Her mouth almost fell open. "I do..." he said in a voice almost as cold as Angel's...maybe he was as mean as her father, then those hands were at her neck, pulling the veil off, oh boy. Then the whole crowd gasped for what was behind that veil shocked everyone, a beautiful blue eyed girl, eyes open astonished, tears sparkling on her eyelashes, the spitted image of her mother at the stand. Then the preacher said the words..."Do you take this man...to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold for..." She listened, and just on cue she said coldly. "I do" too fast for him to finish the last word, he stuttered then continued. And at that moment when it was his turn to speech, she choked up...he was going to kiss her, the realization just hit her, her first kiss, a stranger, her husband. Her mouth almost fell open. "I do..." he said in a voice almost as cold as Angel's...maybe he was as mean as her father, then those hands were at her neck, pulling the veil off, oh boy. Then the whole crowd gasped for what was behind that veil shocked everyone, a beautiful blue eyed girl, eyes open astonished, tears sparkling on her eyelashes, the spitted image of her mother at the stand. She wasn't even listening the preacher droned; she was waiting for her part now, focused. Another tear slipped, and something came on her cheek, that soft hand, and whipped the tear off, she would have cried more. Her mom was the only one allowed to touch her that way, no one had the right, and she needed her mom. The hand had done her job, but not very good, she wasn't feeling comforted at all, not with his warm touch still lingering on her cold face. The crowd let out another round of Awes. And she wanted to just tell them to be quiet, and not make her feel worse. The rings came and went, she put his on, with his finger's guidance, and he slipped hers on carefully, it felt weird on her finger, out of place, nothing went on that finger...and she wished it wasn't there. Sorry its so long, I've been working on it for a while, and I just now got to put it down...if you want to read the rest I have right now email me at Kayberry6@gmail.com  more

Open Question: I need help tracking down a VHS?

when i was a child i had a VHS called the snow queen. Recently we had moved and it was donated. For nostalgic reasons i would like to relocate it. Please help me with any information you can provide. Description: the animation was quite old and peculiar. - the cover was purple and it's animation differed from the one in the video. - the opening scene was a troll who stirred boiling lava in his cave and when the lava flowed over and melted, it turned into a mirror. The troll then tripped and the mirror cracked into a gazillion shards, one of which that fell into kai's eye. - there was a song thay kai and gerda sang : roses from heaven a gift from above  more

Open Question: proud mummy's please tell me about your experiences?

hey everyone.... i just gave birth to my little girl i love her sooooooooooooooo much. im just looking for some mummy's who love their there little gifts as much as i do. would just like to hear about your experience with birth and afterwards. and just tell me a bit about your child/ children. my little girl is 2 weeks old and we named her alice, i worry about every little thing lol but its sooooo worth it. being a mummy is great! i cant wait till shes a little older and i can take her out and show her the world =)  more

Resolved Question: Does anyone share my views on severely mentally disabled people?

I just want to throw this out there to see if anyone agrees with me. Im not trying to be mean, i just want to express my opinion. People that born mentally disabled to the point that there strapped to a wheel chair, have very poor communication skills and cant contribute to the well being of the rest of us except for providing someone a job to baby sit them, in my opinion they dont deserve to live. People that are only physically disabled are fine. Yes its sad that people are born with crippling conditions. They could never live independently or anything. They are simply a burden for there parents. In my opinion, deep down they just want them to die and try again. Thats the impression i get from people. Yes there are those people that claim they love there child for who they are, but i just dont see how that works. Except for religious extremists that think it was gods gift or something. Every time you see a normal kid running around outside playing while your kid sits inside in his wheel chair drooling on his lap. I just don't see the point for raising a kid like that. I'm not saying we should turn into Spartans and drop every baby that looks small in a big pit to die. But i think parents should be given more of an option. Especially after birth. If they wish to put there kid out of its misery. They should have the option to do so. My views ONLY apply to people that cant live productive lives and need 24/7 care. People with downs syndrome are completely fine. Anyone that's not a burden for someone has more then a right to live. If parents want to greedily collect millions of dollars from doctors for there kids defects, and only keep there kid for that very reason are horrible. If they want to keep there kid because they want to raise a pet rock that fine by me. AGAIN. ONLY people that have mental disabilities that make them a burden apply. NOTHING else does. This is my view. I just want to hear what you have to say about it. R.I.P, Putting someone in the persons shoes that gets the short straw is crap."How would you feel if someone mugged YOU?" "...if someone invaded your country" ...if someone ran over YOUR dog?" i expected endless hatred from people with nothing to back them up. I also liked how everyone gave everyone thumbs up and thumbs down depending on if they agree or disagree. Thanks for some people that went either way but were mature about it.  more

Open Question: Several years ago there was a child named Maddy or Matty. He died of a disease that also took his siblings.?

He wrote poetry, giving his philosophy of life. Oprah had him on her show often. He was a very smart and gifted child with a wonderful outlook on life even though he knew his would not be a long life. I'm hoping someone remembers his name.  more

Resolved Question: What do people think of emails like these from potential adoptive parents?

Saying my good byes one last question, What do you think of this email I received March 11, 2009 at 8:16pm You have received a message from another user! From: Connie Ann (*^_^*) Subject: I would love to talk to you if you are considering adoption!~! Message: I would love to talk to you about your option of adoption if this is in your plans! My husband and I have a dream of adopting a baby. I want to tell you about this. Please have peace in your heart and mind that we will love your baby and give them the life that you would dream your child would have. We would never take for granted the gift you have given us, your child. It will be a privilege to be entrusted with the responsibility of raising your child. We will be dedicated to raise them to have to be a child you would be proud of. To tell you a little about me and Frank. We have been married for 5 years, we both have stable government Job. We own a beautiful home in Florida. We both have big family's, so the baby would have a large extended family. There is many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Two sets of Grandparents and the baby would also a have the most beautiful Sister named Michelle that is 26 years old. Please, If you have anything you would like to know about us just ask!!!! I know that this is is a very bad and scary time for you and you have so many things to think about, but know we are here if you need us! In the mean time please feel free to go to my MYSPACE page were there is much more Information about us as well as photos. (www.myspace.com/clearwatermaillady) I have so much more I would like to tell you about us, so please e-mail me back if you like. I pray god has a plan for us all and he leads you down the right path. Sincerely, Connie I got the email after answering a questioning stating I had a 3 month old. My daughter is now 6 months old. I would never place my children up for adoption.  more

Open Question: Please rate my aniversary gift?

im sorry but i forgot about one important thing for our 1st anniversary im reposting with the detail.Ok well its is me and my wife first aniversery. I have 2 gifts for her. the first gift is a 1 week cruise with me that goes to rome and egypt. also during the cruise on the third day i have talked to the captain and while we r in the ballroom the captain is going to call me and my wife up to the stage and play our song. my second gift is a very personal one. I got together with all her friends and family and have collected a 200 photo book. The photos range from when she was a baby to when we went on our honeymoon. i also made a video of her child hood memories that i could collect. any more present ideas. and i would like it if you rated it to.  more

Open Question: Aniversary gift rate?

im sorry but i forgot about one important thing for our 1st anniversary im reposting with the detail.Ok well its is me and my wife first aniversery. I have 2 gifts for her. the first gift is a 1 week cruise with me that goes to rome and egypt. also during the cruise on the third day i have talked to the captain and while we r in the ballroom the captain is going to call me and my wife up to the stage and play our song. my second gift is a very personal one. I got together with all her friends and family and have collected a 200 photo book. The photos range from when she was a baby to when we went on our honeymoon. i also made a video of her child hood memories that i could collect. any more present ideas. and i would like it if you rated it to.  more

Open Question: Rate my aniversary presents for my wife?

Ok well its is me and my wife first aniversery. I have 2 gifts for her. the first gift is a 1 week cruise with me that goes to rome and egypt. my second gift is a very personal one. I got together with all her friends and family and have collected a 200 photo book. The photos range from when she was a baby to when we went on our honeymoon. i also made a video of her child hood memories that i could collect. any more present ideas. and i would like it if you rated it to.  more

Open Question: What do you think of this Prologue? Character names, please!?

I'm beginning to write a story. I need your opinion on how the prologue is. This will be a series of books, so this prologue will be at the beginning of each book. Prologue Four lands live in peace. There are 5 elements used by gifted humans: fire, water, air, ground, and nature. All live on there own land, but the ground and nature users live together in one land to control the Earth. There was never a problem with these people. They allowed regular mortals to live with them. Fire users have tried to rule over the other lands, but none have allowed them to. Although those that use fire are stronger than one element alone, when all other elements fuse there power together, the fire users don’t stand a chance. Each land has its own protector; one that can use all elements. These 4 people are called Elementals. They help maintain balance in the world. Without them, the lands would turn on each other and the world would turn to chaos. When one Elemental dies, his power is magically transferred to a newborn baby. Currently, all Elementals are children from 12-14 years old. These children are Marko, ---, ---, and ---. The world trusts them to do their jobs right and make sure the world doesn’t go against each other. Tell me what you think and please give me some character names for the other 3 Elementals. All boys, please, for the names of the 3 other elementals. I know it sounds like Avatar: The Last Air Bender, but that's just the prologue. The storyline is much different. Yes, the fire users are against the other lands, but it's not mostly them. If you want, I'll write the first few pages if you just give me the character names so you can see it's different. The reason I did ground and nature is because together they make the earth. Plus, saying earth is too commonly used.  more

Open Question: Need aniversery present advice?

Ok well its is me and my wife first aniversery. I have 2 gifts for her. the first gift is a 1 week cruise with me that goes to rome and egypt. my second gift is a very personal one. I got together with all her friends and family and have collected a 200 photo book. The photos range from when she was a baby to when we went on our honeymoon. i also made a video of her child hood memories that i could collect. any more present ideas. and i would like it if you rated it to.  more

Open Question: is it wrong sleeping with an older married man when I'm married?

I'm 23 and I have been married less than a year. I love my husband but there's this man I met at a bar he's 48 handsome and has been married like 25 years and has got grown up children. I love the way he makes me feel and all the gifts he buys me. We have even planned going on a trip together and telling our spouses that we're going on a businnes trip. I love him so much and I have been seeing him 4 month. I will never tell my husband. But I'm so in love with him. Is it wrong?  more

Open Question: was micheal jackson a muslim...if it circulated that he was.. his brother said he was a gift from Allah...?

then lets own up to it and give him muslim burial... and let the children grow up to be muslim...why is it that everyone wants to be a muslim even Princess Diana was marrying a muslim man  more

Resolved Question: What happens when someone has given you a gift and thier relatives are trying to take it back?

A very dear friend of mine who has been estranged from her children for quiet some time gave me some of her belongings.She does not trust her children and did not want them to have these items.She is now ill and going to a nursing home and her children are demanding that I give them back the items.She says no that she has no regrets about giving me the items.Can they force me to turn them over?  more

Open Question: What is my mother in law an her family intentions?

What is my mother in law an her family intentions? me an my fiance family had our ups an downs. but i cant shake this feeling something not right. im start from the beginning though i cant say all.well we were mad at at my fiance family before because when i was pregnant they did alot of stuff. like his family saying im way to fat,i must be having twins. then when he was with his sister,she saw me said wow shes SO fattttttt. then since it was my first time being pregnant.his mom talk to me about birth, that i ll be in horrible pain, gushing blood everywhere. in my baby shower his family gave cold shoulder to mine family,gave them dirty looks to family members. staying separate side in the party. not saying hello to my mom when the shower is in her home. rude to my family kids. then his sister makes this sarcastic comment when he made a toast about his dad,she said here comes the pity Wagon. An to me she said o this event all about you yet i forget to say hello,Lol.so we got pissed push them aside. then she his moms leaves me two messages ,first in anger sayinging why we push her aside. then in second message she had a dream, that show i had a tumor in my head. swearing it was truely a dream. then his sister writes in a letter insulting us writing personal things only her an the family, an us would know. plus saying our child will be deformed an well destroy his life.she then says a hacker hacked in her comp an wrote it. an in his sister web.site she called our son a thing. his cousin calling him by my last name,like he munipulated by me. things like this happen for 7 yrs on an off an in directs, then when we get pissed they calm down give us money take us out. then start again mostly with me. we face them recently they didn't admit it what they've done that im taking it the wrong way.but that they miss us. an so we been working things out. his mom been giving us money, takes us for dinner. gifts to our son. except his sister only gave a gift to my fiance not to me or our son. he gets defensively when i say or criticize about his family . but there not respecting my decision dealing with my son. they gave him sugary juice behind my back wen i said no. an when my fiance an i got into fight he left an later i found out he went to his dad house. an later he says his dad apologized about his childhood. but the my fiance said its not my Business its his childhood an his family Business.but they never apologize wat they do to us none of then like we did wrong an we are paranoid. when we go out with his siblings they talk about the past an there childhood an that they miss him,an stuff like to get him thinking. then wen i talk about us to his siblings about what we do as a family they show little interest. i having a feeling there playing nice with me an my son to get him to get close to him to gain his trust to start all over with the same **** again ,to then munipulate him to distance him from me an our son, i remember his mom said once if i didnt like u if be done u guys been over she said that along time ago. i know thats his fam an i cant cut them off. but what can i do so i dont be a pawn in there game. how can i socialize with them, but not let them hurt us as a family or munipulate him. am i even right in my instincts? please im in pain, im desperate,please be descriptive. i value my family alot, i dont want to lose them. if you are going to be rude, then dont waste my time by answering this.ever heard the expression:if you got nothing good to say then dont say nothing at all.this is a serious problem that require a serious response.i dont need childish stuckup snobs messaging me.  more

Resolved Question: What do you say when your child is frustrated that their teacher keeps partnering them with kids with a LD?

I keep hearing people say that kids are fine with inclusive classrooms and that there are teaching assistants in the classroom to help kids who have learning disabilities, but it's not a perfect system. Some kids, like my own, feel "used" when they are actually teaching another child to read. It's frustrating for her also because she is far above the reading ability of most kids her age, so she feels she's not getting anything out of school. I'm thinking of homeschooling her because the public school seems to let gifted kids get bored so they can help kids with learning disabilities catch up. I can't see how this helps our society.  more

Open Question: Wedding party troubles... younger girls?

I haven't had a close female friend since my sophomore year of college (I'm 27). My sisters are both over 40, and not really interested, so I'm planning on asking my nieces to be my bridesmaids. The oldest is 18, next is 14, then 10. Here's the trouble: I love, but can't stand the 10 year old, but I know that if I leave her out, she'll feel rejected by our family, once again. She's my brother's daughter, and he didn't marry her mom, in fact, he refused to believe that she was his until she was a year old. Long story short, she needs to be included, but I just can't fathom having her as a bridesmaid at all (she's a total spaz). I still plan to put her in a matching dress along with the older nieces. Would it be appropriate to give her another job at the reception? My mother suggested having her stand at or sit next to the gift table. Are there any other appropriate duties for a 10/11 year old girl at a reception? The wedding itself is an LDS Temple ceremony, so there won't be any children in attendance at all, no Bridesmaids or Groomsmen in a row or anything, so that's not an issue.  more

Open Question: What is your purpose on this Earth?

People often say that they believe we were all put here for a reason. We were presented with god-given Gifts that differentiate us from other people, making us unique. It is a beautiful thought, but it is true? Do you think that you have a talent or skill that you were destined to fulfill? Such as a musical flair, or the ability to nurture others and look after young children? I am 15, and I haven't found a single talent I excel in yet. I am just hoping its early days, but I really can't think of one thing that I am good at. xox  more

Open Question: Is there a point where you should no longer throw a shower?

In regards to wedding and baby showers...after how many weddings (for the same person) and babies is it time to say enough? Or is it ever? For example, if someone is on their 3rd marriage or so? Or they are having another baby of the same gender as the prior 1 or 2? Or, is it okay to have a shower to celebrate and ask for gifts for each marriage/baby? Just curious...I have friends who I have bought gifts for who are celebrating their 3rd marriages and 4th child (4th boy) and still registering for gifts. I don't want to seem rude but it just seems like the same group of friends has been buying gifts for the same people from the same registry for years. I would assume they have everything they need?  more

Open Question: Am I the last parent left that won't put their kid on drugs?

Ok, I've been dealing with my 7 year old's issues for quite some time, he's been diagnosed with ADHD. He was always different, from the time he was born. I couldn't put him down without screaming (he screamed for 16-20 hours a day, no lie), when he started getting mobile, he calmed down on the screaming, but then developed Pica (which was a 24-7 job watching out for him alone, making sure he didn't eat anything that would kill him), and I'm a single mother, have been for years. When he was 3, they did put him on Adderall XR, which did stop the fits where he hurt himself (such as if I stood him in a corner, he would find a nail in the wall and rake his face across it, slam his head into concrete at birthday parties, etc). Oh yeah, I've dealt with some serious tantrums. When summer hit, I took him off the pills, and he's never been back on them since. (Again, he's 7 yrs old now). I believe that he can learn just like his other two brothers, granted it's a bit more difficult, but I believe in my heart that it can be done. I know we (my sisters, brother and I) all had ADHD ourselves, lol. I seriously think it's genetic in our case, and our mother refused to put us on the drugs, and we're just fine. Yes, it calms the kids down, but since when was it ok to medicate your kids to make being a parent easier? It feels like cheating to me. I've dealt with violent fits, nonsensical behavior, and I just go the old fashioned route - I deal with it, and if he does something extremely out of line (to the point where it is just unacceptable, such as stabbing his brother in the throat with a fork, or exposing himself to the neighborhood children), then guess what? I'll whoop his little ass. Don't sit there and tell me I abuse my child. If any parent reads this, you know there comes a time when you have to whoop a booty. I don't do it for every single time he acts up - that's abuse. It's only for serious matters. But, I'm just curious - are there any other parents out there that have an extremely difficult child, and also refuse the meds? See, to me, I could get the same results w/giving him a shot of whiskey, and there'd be less side affects than them damn pills, lol. (Oh calm down for whoever can't take a joke - no, I don't feed him whiskey). If so, I'd like to hear how you deal with the fits, behavior, etc. Are you old fashioned also? I can honestly tell you, that through all these years of perseverance, trial and error, and never giving up, do you know this boy is starting to finally GET IT?? LOL And without the help of drugs. His manners and behavior have improved DRAMATICALLY, just by staying on top of him, never backing down, being consistent in punishments AND rewards. Parenting isn't easy, even God couldn't get Adam and Eve to listen to him, LMAO. (Don't pick the apple.....) I just get SO sick of the schools telling me to put him on drugs, so it makes THEIR job easier. Honestly, since he's been out of school this summer, he's changed so much, I'm wondering if that'll even be an issue next year? Of course, they also wanted me to put my oldest on drugs, but they're problem was that instead of reading "See Spot Run", he tucked himself in a corner and was reading "National Geographic" and "Time" magazines, lol. (Yes, in 1st grade - the boy is gifted - he's 10 now, and can do algebra - I pulled him out of that school and home schooled him until I found a school that believed in him and his abilities). So, let's hear it: who else gives the FDA the bird, and refuses to medicate their busy child? :) I'm not gonna knock anyone who does it, I'm just curious to know who doesn't? Sometimes I feel like the only one. 1st of all, thank you for everyone that has responded thus far - even to the people that got all 'parsnippity' and presumed I was "judging", when I thought that I had made it plainly clear that I didn't knock those who did medicate (read above again, if necessary). I have pointed out that I did medicate previously - after I had spent countless months begging for help from doctors, teachers, and many other professionals who told me that it wasn't him, it was me, and I was his mother, how could I think something like that of my child? You have NO clue what I have gone through getting my child the help he TRULY needs. How do you think it feels when your own child attacks his flesh and blood? Do you not think I don't feel rage? And shame? That my child would do that, at such a very young age. Oh, that's when we started getting help, as I'd never encountered a child quite like him. HOWEVER, he is a 100% changed child from them - without the help of meds. I'm just saying it's possible. To further enlighten you on the situation, I was seeking medication even before he ever went to school. The schools at first didn't see it, I found a good one that specialized in special needs kids, and they didn't see the severity of it at first either. I'm not by any means knocking the teachers down - I know their hands are TIED. I love my sons teachers, as I know they try so hard. I have stayed on snack day to give HER a break, because lord have mercy, I don't know how the poor woman does it, lol. My hat goes off to her. A lot of it is financing, and truly - hate me as I say this, I don't care, because it's true, and the truth hurts. It all starts in the home. You know your kid is different, and that's why you, as a parent, are supposed to kick in, so many teachers and I have had this discussion. The more attention a child receives (positive), the more time you spend with him, the more he will learn from YOU. I'm proud of who my son is; he's a good kid now. I'm ADHD too. I must say, this has definitely sparked some interesting discussion, lol. Truly it has. I'm really curious to hear more on this. This has become quite a debate, and that wasn't it's intention. I am trying really hard not to offend anyone, I guess you'd have to know my personality to understand my side of the coin. I CAN and DO see it from the parents who choose to medicate's side. I've been there, as my children have been medicated before. Just....didn't you notice anything different, somehow wrong? I did. Maybe not everyone has, but it's been my personal experience, and that's probably what drives me harder to keep him off them. Yes - I've been on meds myself. There is a difference - but it's not ME. Just like, when they're on it, it's not THEM, really. My son is a fireball, and by God, he's got a great heart. He's really driven himself to strive, and with people like him in this world, it's NEVER dull, LOL. My oldest son has Aspberger's, but you'd never know it. :) Peace & Love 2 All I know, I talk a lot (it's the ADHD, lol)....but the school I was referring to above (about pushing me to medicate) was a particularly rotten one, and it was regarding my oldest (who definitely does not need what they put him on). I had to pull him from the school (where I did home school him, I worked doubles on the weekends to spend the week with him) because a student threatened to stab my son in the chest with a pencil - to which the school did nothing with this student. But the second my son defended himself against a student slamming his face into a water fountain, they told me to drug him. It was a nightmare of a school. You can't blame the kids, only the adults. I'm a parent, I know that. Judge me - I take full responsibility for my sons' actions. They DO NOT harm other children now. (Well, each other, lol - they ARE brothers, they fight). Nothing like back then. I quit school to be a mother. I have to work, but first, I am Mom. My kids know that. I'll get off my soapbox now. Sorry, had to point out one last thing that kind of needs to be looked at. If my child is sick, and needs antibiotics, he will get antibiotics. If he ever turned diabetic, you bet your sweet patooty he's gonna get his insulin. He would DIE without those. That is pure common sense. But his concentration has improved like you'd never believe, because it CAN eventually be overcome. He can concentrate when HE wants to - you have to find a way to get him INTO it. I use it to my advantage myself - I HAVE to do a hundred things at once, I'm a single mom of 3 boys. And you have to excite them into learning, and GIVE them the faith in themselves that truly can only come from you. If there are truly children that need it - by all rights, give it to them. If YOUR kid needs it, give it to him. Again, wanted to hear from parents with similiar takes, not judgment. If you want to debate the topic, please do with respect.  more

Resolved Question: Shouldn't the parents who want to mainstream their autistic kids consider the needs of kids besides their own?

Autistic kids are known to require more assistance from adults, so much that they exhaust the adults and other kids get cheated. When a precocious child is in a class or a little Michael Phelps is on the swim team, don't you think they'd become angry with the adults who mix the various abilities of the kids or allow behavioral distractions from kids who are "learning" how to deal with social situations? Do people think that's selfish of those kids with gifts to feel that way? Seriously, what's the best way to deal with the conflict?  more

Open Question: describe what construes sage working practise's in a childcare setting?

analyse the safe working practises that are designed to protect adults and children, the underpinning principles also your duty of care whether paid or voluntary, think about safety procedures such as fire drills, taking a register at the start of the day ...how to exercise a Professional judgement and power and position of trust confidentiality,priority and behaviour, dress and appearance and in some cases Accent gifts and infatuations ( need help on these two) physical contact this covers a vast area of vulnerably too with younger age groups or Special needs especially you could devise a set of guidelines in how best to avoid some situations need help with this question many thanks  more

Resolved Question: Is this the gift of prophecy?

A few months after returning from the Pacific Front of the Second World War, my Grandfather stood up in church and loudly announced that unless people took a stand the entire nation would be transformed in just a few decades. He predicted that in the future... Pornography of every imaginable description would be electronically sent into every home in America 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A great deal of it would even be free of charge and easily available to a child clever enough to operate a toaster. and he pleaded that if people didn't teach their kids right nearly of their grand children's marriages would fall apart, and that many of their great children would think nothing of siring children outside of marriage. He told them that their judges would grant homosexuals the right to marry, and have their lifestyles explained to children in public schools. He warned them that popular culture would sink to such a point that the adolescents of affluent and educated families would mimic the speech, mannerisms and dress of illiterate convicts. After that they took gramps away. That sort of behavior is generally frowned upon South Dakota Lutheran Churchs. They ran some voltage through his head. His V.A. Benefits paid the hospital bills. The government said that Gramps had seen some very terrible things during the war. This all happened back when my mom was a little girl. When I knew Gramps, he was a quiet broken man. He just sat around in his pajamas and did crossworld puzzles. Was he crazy? Was he right? Was he somehow both?  more

Resolved Question: Would you like to sign the petition?

To: Conservatives and Republicans I, and my fellow signatories, hereby make these promises to you: 1. We will always respect you for your conservative beliefs. We will never, ever, call you "unpatriotic" simply because you disagree with us. In fact, we encourage you to dissent and disagree with us. 2. We will let you marry whomever you want, even when some of us consider your behavior to be "different" or "immoral." Who you marry is none of our business. Love and be in love -- it's a wonderful gift. 3. We will not spend your grandchildren's money on our personal whims or to enrich our friends. It's your checkbook, too, and we will balance it for you. 4. When we soon bring our sons and daughters home from Iraq, we will bring your sons and daughters home, too. They deserve to live. We promise never to send your kids off to war based on either a mistake or a lie. 5. When we make America the last Western democracy to have universal health coverage, and all Americans are able to get help when they fall ill, we promise that you, too, will be able to see a doctor, regardless of your ability to pay. And when stem cell research delivers treatments and cures for diseases that affect you and your loved ones, we'll make sure those advances are available to you and your family, too. 6. Even though you have opposed environmental regulation, when we clean up our air and water, we, the Democratic majority, will let you, too, breathe the cleaner air and drink the purer water. 7. Should a mass murderer ever kill 3,000 people on our soil, we will devote every single resource to tracking him down and bringing him to justice. Immediately. We will protect you. 8. We will never stick our nose in your bedroom or your womb. What you do there as consenting adults is your business. We will continue to count your age from the moment you were born, not the moment you were conceived. 9. We will not take away your hunting guns. If you need an automatic weapon or a handgun to kill a bird or a deer, then you really aren't much of a hunter and you should, perhaps, pick up another sport. We will make our streets and schools as free as we can from these weapons and we will protect your children just as we would protect ours. 10. When we raise the minimum wage, we will pay you -- and your employees -- that new wage, too. When women are finally paid what men make, we will pay conservative women that wage, too. 11. We will respect your religious beliefs, even when you don't put those beliefs into practice. In fact, we will actively seek to promote your most radical religious beliefs ("Blessed are the poor," "Blessed are the peacemakers," "Love your enemies," "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God," and "Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me."). We will let people in other countries know that God doesn't just bless America, he blesses everyone. We will discourage religious intolerance and fanaticism -- starting with the fanaticism here at home, thus setting a good example for the rest of the world. 12. We will not tolerate politicians who are corrupt and who are bought and paid for by the rich. We will go after any elected leader who puts him or herself ahead of the people. And we promise you we will go after the corrupt politicians on our side FIRST. If we fail to do this, we need you to call us on it. Simply because we are in power does not give us the right to turn our heads the other way when our party goes astray. Please perform this important duty as the loyal opposition. I promise all of the above to you because this is your country, too. You are every bit as American as we are. We are all in this together. We sink or swim as one. Thank you for your years of service to this country and for giving us the opportunity to see if we can make things a bit better for our 300 million fellow Americans -- and for the rest of the world. Sincerely, http://www.petitiononline.com/mmflint/petition.html  more

Open Question: At what age should children be able to read 3 letter words?

My son (who will be 4 in a couple weeks) & I were reading books together today & to my amazement he was able to sound out a 3 letter word & then say the word. I couldn't believe it, there were about 25 words he was able to do that with! Now, is this normal & I am just a proud momma that naturally thinks her kid is smart or is he advanced for his age. I have friends with kids the same age, but I don't want to ask them because I don't want them to think I'm bragging about my son, I just would like to know if this is normal for his age or if he is maybe "gifted".  more

Resolved Question: why are they putting Michael Jackson's kids through this mess!?

You may or may not agree with me, but why is Debbie Rowe popping out of nowhere talking about she wants her kids, when she gave away her rights twice? She said that those weren't her kids, that they were Michael's, and that she gave them to him as a gift. MJ even paid her to stay away to make it official. Do you think it's kind of greedy for her, not only to try and come back, but go against Michael's will, take the kids from the only family they've ever known, and it will be splitting them up, the fact that the baby child is biologically hers. Just because you give birth, doesn't make u a mother, and especially in this case. I think they should make some type of an agreement if she wants them that bad all of the sudden, to just have visitation or something. The kids do not know her, so wouldn't that make sense? i meant is "not" biologically hers..the baby child another random poster: the kids will go to mother jackson...Mighty Joe was nowhere in the will  more

Open Question: What do you look for in a young babysitter?

I am 11 years old and am very responsible. I have successfully completed the American Red Cross Babysitters Course so I know basic fist aid, and do exceptionally well in school. My report card is all A's and 4's, and I have won several awards including the P Residents Award of Excellence, the Modern Woodmen of America Speech Contest award, the Star Student:Math award, and I am in a GT (gifted and talented) class. I have participated in a WCATY (Wisconsin center of academically talented youth) class and also have taken DARE (Drug abuse resistance education) and Fire safety. I am an active member of our community church, I love reading and writing in my spare time, and love children! I have babysat before for kids aged 2-8 and enjoyed every minute of it. I am in several clubs including Site Council, AARK (amazing American resource kids) and CAW (cultures around the world). I'd normally charge around 2.00 an hour. This was not an advertisement, but a question. Would you hire me? Like, do I seem responsible enough to watch your children for short periods of time? If not, what sort of things should I accomplish before becoming a babysitter? Thank you! Liv: Sorry if I misspelled your name- I do know how to do what you said, pardon me for forgetting to mention the basics! I know how to make meals fun, such as ants on a log or smiley face pancakes, and persuade picky toddlers that beans are "body buddies" and are super delicious :)  more

Open Question: please help me choose the correct answer for that question.?

Jenny wanted to give something to a needy child, so she put a Christmas gift under the donation tree at the shopping mall. Jenny is displaying A) Altruistic behavior B) The justice perspective C) Preconventional morality D) The care perspective  more

Open Question: Can you please help me help this guy who messed up his life?

This kid was on my soccer team a long time ago. He was the star player, and I was a little weird. But the kid was probabally the nicest kid I had ever met. He was also the best athlete I have ever met. He could run faster, dribble better, and kick farther than anyone else. He seemed like a smart guy. I didn't see him for a while, but my mom said his parents got devorced. He now goes to my high school. I guess after his parents got devorced he got depressed, because now he is hanging out with the wrong people. He let his grades slip, started doing drugs a little (and I think selling them sometimes too), andstopped caring about anything. He seemed like such a dedicated kid, and I know there is still some of the old him in there by the way he reacts confused, ashamed, or disappointed in sertain situations. He went from being the perfect kid who we all thought would succeed to trash with only a shimmer of hope. Despite all this, he is still nice, and he is only a freshman. I would like to save him, but I am not very close to him and I do not know what to tell him. I want to help him. I won't let the child protegy end up in jail as society's trash. What can I tell him? How can I help? I am in no means friends with him, but he is such a gifted child, and he needs to be helped soon! I can tell he wants help, but I don't know what to do. When I told my parents, they just said what a shame. Please help me help him! I feel so bad I can't stop feeling sorry and I worry all day! Help free me by freeing the wonder child from the screw up. He was on the soccer team, but his bad grades forced them to drop him. He was worried and scared, and at first tried to fix it,but then gave up hope and messed it up again. I can tell he wants and needs help, but he doesn't feel comfortable around his parents since they split up and all his friends are more f***ed up than he is. He doesn't have anyone to turn to and I won't let myself stand by while he kills his future. He decided he would not go to college and get a low paying job, but he would be a star basketball, football, soccer, track, or any athlete. He just gave up and thinks he will amount to nothing, so he headed that way. With help, I think he will succed, and I know he wants it. For example, he saw our soccer coach the other day while hanging with his messed up friends, and was very nervous and embArased and he nervously tried to explain himself and disasociate himself because he was embarassed of his current situation. He wants and needs help, but has nowhere to go.plz hlp We don't hVe much in common. Everybody likes him becuz he is nice.  more

Open Question: My God-Daughter is due in August, what is a good gift?

Hello all, My husband and I have known for a few months now that we are going to be Godparents. This truly is a honor for us, Our god-daughters name is going to be Lorlei Rayne. We have been debating on what to get as a gift for this precious little baby. I don't want to get her something like an outfit that will be thrown away once it is used. I want something she can keep a keepsake. What are some of your ideas or something you have gotten your god-child?  more

Open Question: Why not choose adoption over abortion?

Give a child a chance to live and have a family instead of killing it simply because you weren't responsible. So many families who wish they could have a child, and here you are killing this precious gift, you have no idea how lucky you are to be able to give life. At least through abortion, couples who can't have babies can have a child to raise as their own. Think about it, make the right choice.  more

Open Question: Why is it so hard to understand the confusing double standards of my husbands egyptian culture?

I have been trying to figure out what my husband is all about for months now, But there are so many confusing double standards within him and his egyptian upbringing that it is very difficult for me to understand him at times.Being raised in small town USA myself I was brought up to be straight foreward,direct and mean what I say and say what I mean let me give some examples. 1.) if we invite someone over for dinner its a definate invitation with no hidden meanings.It means you "should"come and we wait for the person to reply yes or no to the invitation,and its as simple as that. However my husband said in his mentality (and in Egyptian people)when someone invites you over for dinner they do not really mean it,and you are supposed to actually tell them no thank you.If you were to actually say yes and come over they would think you are very rude and resent you.He said no one ever means it when they invite you. 2.)When a friend offers help or assistance like for example a small loan of money,you are not really supposed to take them up on their offer.Husband says Egyptians are weird when it comes to money and even family does not like to lend money to eachother.He said egyptians are helpful when it comes to other types of help,but not with money.Like for example an egyptian friend of his leant him some money and told him brother you never have to pay me back consider it a gift,well exactly 2 weeks later the friend called back and asked for his money lol! Hubby said thats normal egyptians never mean it when they say something is a gift,its just a polite way of talking but they do not actually mean it. 3.)Men are allowed to leave the house without informing their wife that they are going somewhere,or even where they are going,so you could be busy in the home and call out for your hubby and find out hes left,and not even know where he went,and thats perfectally fine and normal.I kept thinking how do Egyptian women cope with that?I mean whenever he did that to me I was so angry I did not like it in USA to leave without a word is considered inconsiderate,rude and disrespectful,and even symbolizes the man doesnt love his wife and the relationship is nearing seperation.Hubby says in Egypt that women are not allowed to leave without permission but a man could come and go as he pleased. 4.)If an egyptian offers you something,whether it be a gift,food,or even some sort of assistance,do not count on it,chances are they were just saying so to be polite and had no intentions on ever giving you the item. 5.)Indirectness,Egyptians have this system I am still trying to figure it out,where when they say something it actually means something else and you are supposed to understand the meaning beneath the meaning.I feel like most egyptians wear different faces,and have sophisticated systems where you have to know them very deeply to be able to ever understand them. For example,my husband never directly tells me what he wants from me,he just expects that I figure out what he wants and when I do not do what he thought I would things get really messy and we end up in an argument.I just assumed he was going to tell me what to do and would wait for that instruction only days later to realize he expected me to do that task without him telling me and he had actually built up resentment that I did not do it. He is like this about everything from money,bills to even stuff around the house.He just does not know how to directly come up to me and tell me what needs to be done. 6.)Women are to stay at home but at the same time they should have a masters degree,cook,clean raise the children and be impeccably groomed,never yell,or have a loud voice,be submissive in the home but aggressive outside the home.Women are now expected to do it all,while men bascially go to work and spend the rest of their time with other men smoking sheesha and drinking tea.Women are suppossed to either be at home or at work.She has a double standard of the old world and the new world all served down with the indirect signals of expectations that her husband has upon her.UGHHHH! 7.)Egyptian men DO NOT LIKE their women to be sexually direct,and I had to learn that the hard way,egyptian women are supposed to give her hubby indirect,feminine clues and indirectly turn him on,she should never directly ask for sex,approach her husband in a sexy way or even simply put on a sexy nightie and be waiting for him.NONE OF THESE are acceptable!The husband will misconstrue this directness with his wife being masculine,aggressive or even acting like a slutty woman.However the man is allowed to be completely direct sexually at any time! 8.)In American culture people explain a situation exactly the way it is or completely sugar coat it and never unsugar coat it,,But egyptians cover up the severity of a situation and slowly reveal how bad or good the situation really is indirectly at first and if the indirectness was never percieved they might tell a few det After all these confusing issues,the thing which remains in my mind is,how in this world am I ever going to be able to read indirect signals?And how do I understand the culture for what it really is,and learn once and for all how to get along with my husband who has been indocrinated into this culture for over 41 years and isnt likely going to change any time soon? before I get flamed,and hate mailed I would like to say I know there are exceptions to the scenerios I have written and its not fair or right to sterotype people into a tiny box.Human beings after all are also individuals and there can be variations depending on the location in egypt the person was raised,religious views and even personality.The above list was written based on my limited experience with my husband who was raised in conservative upper Egypt in an Muslim family.Thank you all :-) 8.)In American culture people explain a situation exactly the way it is or completely sugar coat it and never unsugar coat it,,But egyptians cover up the severity of a situation and slowly reveal how bad or good the situation really is indirectly at first and if the indirectness was never percieved they might tell a few details,but never the whole picture.Whole pictures scare them!And no egyptian ever really wants to know the situation for what it really is either.And if a friend asks you to tell them how things are going they really only want the best version of the truth and not the whole one.  more

Open Question: Is it fair that my parents throw big birthday parties for my little brother?

Ok, So this Sunday (after the 4th of July) my mom has planned a party for my little brother. My grandma bought him a trampoline... one of the huge 14'x14' ones... and its supposed to be for me too but you know I'm turning 16 and don't have much use for it! My brother is turning twelve on July 2nd and this will be the 4th time he has had a big party with family and friends over and the whole enchilada! I on the other hand have had 2, and they were when I was little and cant remember! Even when he doesn't have a party, he gets a lot of gifts! I never get more than 1 gift! Anyway, do you think that it is fair for him to have a big 12th birthday blowout when I'm turning 16, and nobody has planned anything or has ever planned anything for me before? Is there such thing as "middle child syndrome"?  more

Open Question: Why would man men want to get married these days what is the benefit ?

Hi here is the question Why Would a Single Strait sexually normal man/men want to get married at all? These days there are way more cost then benefits for men to get married? 1)Jewelry is expensive A) engagements B) Wedding C) Holladay’s New Year, Christmas, Every Anniversary, Mothers day while child is still not smart enough to make a gift 2)Wedding cost some over 100K and that’s want women want so they will remember the wedding for the rest of their life ! 3):Trips / Tourism After Wedding, and Probably at least once every year for the whole family, Counting Air fair, Sleeping in Motel / Hotels , Restaurants 4)Once your married Your also responsible for your wife’s finance problems College Cost that has not been paid off, Credit Cards debt, and Your Credit Score is autumnally impacted by her credit score , as hers is impacted / effected by yours score BECAUSE YOUR MARRIED !!! 5)Separations : These days it is very conman for people to separate temporarily instead of arguing or solving problems. Which is smart and dome at the same time! By the way during all the time your separated your partner could be cheating on you !!! 6)Clothing Cost : I admit living as a woman is difficult and costly but once any guy gets married, his clothing cost will probably triple that is 3 times more then you spend when you were single. This does not count cost of any child dippers, and clothes that sizes and style will be changing every 6 months . 7)Health Care insurance service , Co-pay is Sky rocketing !!! these days unless Obama solves the national healthcare problem! 8)EXTRAS : this includes Make-up, Laundry, Auto, Auto Insurance, Additional services like SPA / Fitness, Restaurants, shopping in malls and online, Additional Cell phone lines, Text message, and other similar cost. 9)AND EVENTUALLY there is the College cost for each student, whether a responsible parent puts 4% of each pay-check to a Saving account for each child’s long term education, or Barrows money form bank when the time comes, to give each child the opportunity to get Bachelors Degree or Masters 10)Now if anyone thinks sex is the main reason to get into long term relationship, I think that is one expensive sex comparing what all the cost you have to go through, and masturbating can be each cheap way to solve the problem, and buying hookers would be even cheaper make life so much easier ! 11)There is no guarantee that wife will stay will you in long term, look over 50% USA population gets divorced at least once in the live time, and if child has divorced parents their probability of getting divorced is 7/10 ; so future generations will only have higher % of families getting divorced ! 12)Long term expectation: If people are likely going to get divorced, then you can not rely or expect 100% confidence that you Partner will stay and support you until, no matter even if you get sick until you die. Like said during marriage ceremony. NOW TELL ME THE BENEFITS, WHY exactly SHOULD any MEN MAN Be looking for long term series Relationship after reading all the above?  more

Open Question: Can I get accepted into Miami of Ohio University (Oxford, Ohio)?

I'm an out-of-state applicant, I'll be applying early for early action, I have an 87 average overall, a 1460 SAT, and a Composite Score of 22 on the ACT. I also have 2 blood-related cousins that attend(ed) the school, one just graduated this year, and another is entering her sophomore year. I've also done some community service in which I helped give out toys and gifts to sick children during the holiday season which I will mention in my applicant essay. Do I have a chance? If so, how good of one? ==  more

Resolved Question: which middle name do you like better?

First name- Gianna Last name-Finnegan middle names: Adia (ah-dee-ah) I love this name! It means being a gift from God, and a child truly is a gift from God so its perfect. Or these names, there all after people who are important to me Nichole Jennifer Taluv (ta-love) what do you think? And then for a boy do you like the name Zackary or Ethan better? the middle name is going to be Sean (after the father) thanks :)  more

Open Question: baby shower for second child?

i am pregnant with my 2nd son. my 1st little boy is only 2 years old and i kept everything from when he was a baby. the only big things i need are a double stroller and a swing, which my husband and i plan to buy. my mom wants to throw me a baby shower, but i'm just not sure i should have one. i don't want people to think i'm being selfish and trying to get a bunch of stuff when i just had a baby a couple of years ago. so i was thinking that my mom could just have a cook out type thing and invite my close friends and family members and tell them they could bring diapers or whatever they want, but no gifts are expected. do you think this is a bad idea?  more

Open Question: When is it appropriate to give a child cash as a gift?

How should it be given? I am an uncle and I am a terrible gift buyer and I hate to give gift cards. I would like helpful suggestions on this?  more

Resolved Question: Another shower for second baby (in less than 2 years)?

Is it right to set up another registry & expect shower & gifts when you're having a second baby (the first child is not even 20 months yet)?  more

Open Question: What to say on a farewell party invitation?

I'm working on sending out an invitation to a small farewell gathering to the couple that is leaving. I did fine with sending invitations to guests, but I'm stumped when it comes to sending it to the couple that the party is intended for. I'm horrible at this sort of thing, what do i say in 3 lines or less, excluding date/time and gifts/food? This is for an elderly couple moving out of state to be closer to their children and grandchildren.  more

Open Question: divorce..please help..?

my marriage of 16 years has broken down and after another argument with my husband he made me leave with nothing only my 10 year old son...we had nowhere to go and i had to borrow money from family and friends to survive...he has moved his new gf in with her 3 children as well as my 3 girls which i thought was better for them to continue living in the family home as i didnt want to disrupt their lives anymore... we jointly own the home and he has said im not entiltled to anything.i understand i left but i had no choice and i have been told i am entiltled to some of the equity...im not greedy and im not wanting much i just want my small sentemental possesions from the 20years we were together like a gift my late grandparents bought me but he wont allow this he said i left so i dont get anything...i dont want maintenence or money from him just something for my son...i just dont think its fair that after being together 20 years altogether he gets the family home and everything we had together..can anyone offer some advise please?  more

Resolved Question: Is it grammatically correct?

I'm an italian I wuold like know if the next text is correct or not. In the english literature we can find the theme of reality and appearance in the work of Oscar Wilde “The picture of Dorian Gray”. Wilde was born in Dublin in 1854 and he was educated at Trinity College and Oxford, where he distinguished himself for his eccentricity. He public Poems than give him success and made him famous for his irony and poses. In 1883 he marreid a woman who give him 2 children but soon he was tired of his marriage. He wrote a series of short stories for his children and a Novel, "The picture of Dorian Gray". After he was interested in drama and comedy of manners. The plays and the novel damaged his reputation and were considere obscene and immoral. In 1891 he met a young boy with whom he started a homosexual relationship. The father of this young boy denounced him and Wilde was sent in prison where he wrote "De Profundis". When he came out of prison he was a broken man, his wife refused to see him and he want into exile in France, where he died in poverty. Wilde adopted the Aestetic ideal and was interested in beautiful chlotes and delicious food. In his opinion the art was a cult of beauty, so he was interested also in beauty and pleasure. He used his wit to shock and lived in freedom, so he lived the double role of dandy and rebel. "The picture of Dorian Gray" is the story about a young and beautiful boy, Dorina. Hallward, a painter, was fashinated by Dorian and decided to paint him. In his studio Dorian met Lord Wotton who influenced him, and Dorian started to thind about beauty like a precious gift. He wished that the portrait of himself would grow old in his place, and this happen. After a story with an actress, Sibyl Vane, ended with the suicide of Sibyl, Dorian discovered that the portrait became ugly of his guilt-feelings and hide the picture in the garret. He lived a life of pleasure and luxury and sometimes go to control his picture. One day, tormented to his guilt-felling destroy with a knife the picture (the same knife with he killed Hallward). The next day his servant find his body, aged and with a knife knock in his heart, near the picture, intact. This novel was written in the third-person who adopted the internal point of view of Dorian, so the reader identify himself with the character. Dorian is the tipycal dandy who lived a life of pleasure, who realised his dreams and his whishes, and thought at the beauty like an important thing. The picture in the dark side of Dorian's personality and rapresent the corrupted and the immorality of Victorian middle class while Dorian, with his innocent appearance is the symbol of bourgeois hypocrisy. In the end, when the picture re-became beuty th theory of Wilde that the art surviving people was confirmed. Dorian is perfect sobject for the theme of reality and appearance. When his wish became truth he conserved the aspect of the innocent man, instead he committed orrible crimes. please, ask me clearly or i never understand you! thank you very much!!  more

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The world knows them as 'gifted' children, but they view it differently. CHARLES ANDERSON reports on the young lives of some of the exceptionally abled. Gifted children are situational ethicists there are no absolutes. Sitting in a classroom with ...

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The trouble with gifted children - Stuff

The children's storytime room at the public library overflowed with parents during the recent first meeting of the Maynard Parents for Advanced Learning Strategies group. The turnout showed just how much momentum the group has gained since its ...

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Maynard residents want to give voice to the gifted - MetroWest Daily News

Renton student Kaia Bjarke was recently honored at a statewide awards ceremony for gifted children held by The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth. Bjarke attends the H.O.M.E. Program, a homeschooling program in the Renton School ...

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Johns Hopkins honors Renton student - Bainbridge Island Review

Sofia. It is very likely decrees for new appointments to the Defense staff to be announced today, Bulgarian Minister of Defense Nikolay Tsonev said before journalists after the opening of a hostel for soldiers, kindergarten and hostel for gifted ...

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Decrees for new appointments to the Defense staff to come out today - Focus Infomation

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Interview: Monica Seles - The Guardian

Like many six-year-old girls, Anika Hird is a little chatterbox. But few youngsters her age have as much clever talk. Anika, who turned six two days ago, has an IQ of 150 and is WA’s youngest Mensa member. She is in the top 0.01 per cent of ...

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Chatterbox Anika, 6, a rare genius - West Online

THE recession is bringing out the steel in this year’s list of 35 women under 35 – the youngest of whom is only 19. They excel in every sector, from commercial real estate to cosmetics. Unafraid to knuckle down and make tough decisions, these ...

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Young, gifted and in the hot seat - Times Online

Bulgarian Minister of Defense Nikolay Tsonev announced Tuesday at press conference in the town of Stara Zagora the Zmeevo range will be closed, Ministry of Defense press office informed. The decision was taken at the basis of detailed civil and ...

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Zmeevo range near Stara Zagora to be closed /ROUNDUP/ - Focus Infomation

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School on wheels to keep primary education on track - Times of India

They don't look at you like your smarter than everybody," Madison said. "Or like you're crazy when you say you love to read books." Madison is one of about 80 students who attended one of two weeklong UL Summer Scholars camps last month for gifted ...

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