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Open Question: Can I mail a single tea bag from the US to Germany?

I have a penpal in Germany and we were discussing tea and coffee. I want to mail her a bag of tea that I especially enjoy. I was wondering if I can just include it in the envelope (since it wont be that thick it shouldn't be any problem in shipping) or is there some issue with sending it because it is considered "food." I was looking at German Customs regulations but I can only find information on sending gift boxes full of food. Also, the Deutsche Post doesn't seem to talk about this matter either. How do I mail a tea bag to Germany? more

Open Question: how to care for a pet turtle?

i'm going to buy a pet turtle. i was just wondering if anyone could give me some simple things to know about owning one e.g temp of the tank, the tank size( I'm buying a hatchling so its about the size of a 50c piece maybe a little bigger), food they eat, how often do they get calcium blocks, what breed grows the smallest, how often should their tank, filter and pebbles be cleaned. is it OK for them to come out and wander around with supervision and if so was them walking on carpet matter as its not what they are a custom to??? Thankyou for any help that you can give me :) more

Open Question: Whats the best diet for me?

i am an online poker player i generally play between 8-11 a day of poker, i have noticed in the last year that i have gained a bit of weight( im 6'2" i weigh 255lbs) i would like to lose this weight and be at my optimal weight for my height 197-200lbs. im coming to yahoo answers so that i may find i nice reference to a place where maybe i can find a custom plan and know what foods/diets i should be using thx in advance to everyone u gives me answers more

Resolved Question: Does the Ark of the Government save from those in Israel, Jerusalem since the USA has, IT....?

Since Obama is president, is any new problem with customs and the use of a stationary. With out calling the Noah's ark a statue and have any church under sequel to media relations ? Or warehouse a boxes are to be sold and the green little Alien can do anything to save HIS life, without film production with out Chinese food at a horror production rating. more

Resolved Question: Is this Good or Evil?

1) A Big fish is eating a small fish to survive. Good or Evil? 2) A pack of wolfs killing a deer to eat it. Good or Evil? 3) Two humans without food, one kills the other and eats him to survive. G or E? 4) The village of a group of humans is out of water. The only other supply of water is a nearby village. But there isn't enough for both. War happens. G or E? 5) Two humans fight for a female. In fact, its the last female in the world. G or E? 6) Group of humans A believe in God Y. Their customs given by God are against the customs of group B, but group B wont accept to change them. Group A, after Gods Y command kill every member of group B. A single member of group A, which just followed the others committed G or E? 7) The priest of the previous said God Y, in fact the only priest, knows that if he loses his followers he will starve to death. He needs to make them fanatic. So he makes them. Which leads to event 6. G or E? 8) John, the villages blacksmith, is very good with working metal. But he is out of work, and he has 7 kids he has to feed. So when asked to make weapons for group A he is more than happy to do so. G or E? 9) John, was the first to support the idea to attack group B. G or E? 10) The priest, seen that his churches coffins were empty, refused to pay for the weapons. When John asked and threatened him in order to get paid, the priest told the other believers that John had to die according to God Y. And they killed John. G or E? 11) John's kids grew up without a father. G or E? 12) Growing up they bullied other kids. G or E? 13) Then they became thieves. G or E? 14) Actually they became bandits. G or E? 15) On third thought, they became murderers. G or E? 16) They killed the first son of the priest. G or E? 17) Because they learned the story of their father. G or E? 18) And they were hanged after judged, and after telling the full story. Was the judges decision G or E? 19) The judge also hanged the now old priest, who now was so old he had almost lost it. G or E? 20) And banned the belief of God Y. G or E? 21) And then he got killed by a mob of peasants. G or E? 22) The mayor of the town, needed money to build things and improve the city. To feed the poor etc. so he has soldiers get by force all the churches of God Y wealths. G or E? 23) The money was too much, so he kept a little amount for himself. After all he was not paid to be the mayor. G or E? 24) Then he decided to keep a little more. None would miss them. G or E? 25) And he had to feed his family. G or E? 26) But he got discovered, and thrown out of the town with his family. G or E? 27) Then he and his family died of starvation. G or E? 28) He killed a passenger and robbed him of his food, so he lived some more, but killed the passenger. G or E? 29) He hadn't actually got any money for himself, it was all a mistake. But now he died. G or E? 30) Back in town they made weapons with the extra gold, to make a war with an other town which had wronged them. G or E? Thanks for your time. more

Open Question: where can i get the latest customs date of u.s.a freely?

need foods import customs date of U.S.A more

Resolved Question: Are there any restrictions about taking food to South American countries?

Specifically taking shortbread and chocolate (as gifts) to Uruguay, Chile and Argentina. Will I encounter any problems with customs when arriving in these countries if I have these food stuffs? more

Resolved Question: What do illegal Immigrants look like?

Utah officials have identified at least two state employees who are believed to be involved in creating a public listing of some 1,300 purported illegal immigrants. Two employees of Utah’s Department of Workforce Services (DWS) have been placed on administrative leave pending completion of the full investigation. The workers could face fines, termination and/or criminal charges. The list, which went out to state and federal enforcement officials as well as to local media outlets and state political leaders, came with a note urging that all the people included on it be deported even though follow-up press reports have indicated that some of the names belong to UNITED STATES CITIZENS. Local and national anti-illegal-immigration groups tell Yahoo! News they are not responsible for the move. But the groups don't uniformly condemn publishing the anonymous accusations — which in turn bespeaks a revealing split in just how far different groups are willing to go in their push for more aggressive enforcement against illegal immigrants. Ron Mortensen, co-founder of the Utah Coalition on Illegal Immigration, says he objects to the list because there is "no justification" for releasing someone's private information. The list contained some Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, and phone numbers of people — including 200 Children — it accused of being in the country illegally. A letter from the anonymous group Concerned Citizens for the United States attached to the list also pointed out that six women on the list were pregnant and should be deported immediately. Following the document’s release, Governor Gary R. Herbert directed all state agencies to conduct an internal review. The DWS quickly drew attention in light of its database, containing data for Medicaid, food stamp programs and unemployment benefits. That type of information was discovered on the list. “When someone does business with the state of Utah, they deserve to know that their private information will be kept private,” Herbert said Friday. Bob Dane, a spokesman for Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), backed away from the vigilante tactic. He told Yahoo! News that his organization encourages people to report illegal immigrants to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tip line. "If citizens want to help fight illegal immigration, use the tip line. And pressure politicians to enforce the laws," HOW DID THEY KNOW WHO WAS illEGAL AND WHO WASN'T? more

Voting Question: Can somebody explain to me about common life in Mongolia?

We don't learn much about Mongolia in school, and I really wonder what goes on there! My world history teacher told me that not many people live there. Are there any big cities there, like New York or Detroit? Is it very Westernized there? Or are people still stuck on their traditions? What are the youth like there? I would also like to know about any modern customs, foods, dress, language, etc...I don't really want to know about the history, just current issues and modern life! more

Resolved Question: Your opinion Papers,Please:Activists demand white bloggers show ID before getting lunch?

LAS VEGAS, NV — It is well known that you should never stand between a blogger and a free lunch, but at NetRoots Nation, all rules get thrown out the window if you’re doing it for a cause. In a stunt by Los Angeles-based immigration activists, three men wearing homemade Immigration and Customs Enforcement uniforms guarded the door to the lunchroom at the liberal political conference Friday, demanding that all white attendees show their “papers” before entering. “All North European immigrants or people of European background must show ID,” shouted activist Will Coley as he stood in front of the entrance to the dining hall wearing the mock uniform, a gray baseball cap and dark sunglasses. “This is Native American land. If you’re not legally present you will be deported.” Coley is a member of Detention Watch Network, a coalition of organizations that raises awareness of American detention and deportation practices. The display was in protest of the recent passage of Arizona’s tough immigration law that gives local law enforcement increased authority to check the immigration status of people in the state. Any white attendees trying to get to the free box lunches inside were stopped, asked to show forms of identification and had their picture taken with a cell phone camera. Attendees of Hispanic or African dissent breezed by. “Um, I’m a quarter Hispanic,” said a girl with dark curly hair as she walked toward the door. “Yeah, you’re okay,” replied Coley, waving her in. While most conference goers laughed it off, not everyone was thrilled to take part in the game. A tall white man wearing jeans and an Oxford shirt nearly pushed his way through while ignoring the shouts that he stop immediately. “We got a runner!” one of the activists shouted. While the game was all tongue-in-cheek (no actual bloggers were harmed or deprived of food in the making) Coley put on a straight face when he explained why he had organized it. “Right now the people in support of the Arizona law are saying that it’s not about profiling. They’re going to check shoes and the way people talk and things like that, which is all code for race,” he said. “It’s really about targeting the Latino community in Arizona and making them scapegoats for the economic situation that’s happened there.” So, he explained, white people should get a taste of what it feels like to be stopped while others go through without hassle. It really seemed to really work, he added. “People were really getting annoyed,” he said. WATCH: ACTIVISTS DEMAND PAPERS AT NETROOTS The guys name is given. Why is he not arrested for impersonating federal officials? Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2010/07/24/papers-please-activists-demand-white-bloggers-show-id-before-getting-lunch/#ixzz0udbeYFPo more

Resolved Question: What should we have done?

Sailing on the way back from Jamaica in March... There were 6 of us in 2 boats when we over took a old really, really old boat that was obviously over-crowded drifting with a make-shift sail full of what we all suspected were Cubans. They all waved and yelled at us, and we adjusted sails to pull along side. Not one of them was using understandable english. We gave them two bottles of bottled water, and two cans of vanilla Slim Fast each, as well as all the peanut butter, 4 unopened jars, and all the crackers, cookies, protein bars, bread and cooked food that we had. While they were obviously over-loaded, they were not sinking, and didn't seem to be in any immediate danger... only we all knew that the boat would not survive the slightest bit of a storm... Should we have taken them on board? We had room between our two boats. But we were afraid of getting in trouble with customs, and since they were not in immediate danger... we were not sure what to do. more

Resolved Question: what would you bring for a zombie apocalypse?

just wondering since it seems like a hot topic right now lol well, to start off, food and beverages are essential so im not going to put that on my list, since im going to be hitting up stores often. TOP 10 1. Lots of Guns and Ammo., crowbar 2. Backpack for food, drinks, hairbrush, stuff for gygiene.. 3. a custom made belt for knives, extra ammo., pepper spray lol, more guns 4. clothes, extra bras-cause sometimes the hooks and stuff pop off..had that happen before haha.(warm clothes for layering on cold nights, t-shirts incase fighting gets messy) 5. hummer/get away car..big enough to fit a group of people in and their supplies..good for off-roading too. 6.a swiss army knife- good, because it has a can opener, tweezers, and all kinds of little gadgets in it. 7. fishing line- good for fishing obviously, but you ca set traps, floss, and even kill someone. ew:/ 8. binoclars- to scope out a town without getting close..and a night vision pair too; same reason. 9. first aid kit..not just bandaids but some of the heavier stuff too like morphine- maybe..it knocks you out though....or a guard dog- but he might be "taken" by those bastardss and i hate to lose a pet.. 10. books, notepaper/binder cause i like to write music and poetry.. stuff to keep busy cause you cant just sit around waiting for some action! WELL... WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS? what are your top ten things to bring incase of a zombie apocalypse? oh and if i were to live somewhere it would be a costco for supplies purposes or a celebrity's house haha just like in Zombieland.. defenetly learned so much from that movie!:D more

Resolved Question: Should The State Workers Go To Jail or Are They Heros?

Resolved Question: The Muslim Husband should be a man of Islamic Principles?

•The Prophet (SAW) guides the Muslim husband to opt for a religious Muslim woman so as to have a happy and a binding moral Islamic marriage. It is therefore the ideal Muslim men who opt for a responsible attitude of the women to build a strong and everlasting marriage and Islamic relationship. •The first and foremost duty of a Muslim husband is to provide food, clothing and shelter to his wife and to his off springs as a result of the marriage. It is therefore understood that women have no financial duty towards supporting the family and it is the main duty of the men to provide financial security to the family. •The Muslim husband is also required to give his wife company and not do anything that would harm his wife. The Muslim religious law permit's a wife to divorce her husband in case if she proves that her husband is harming her by beating her unlawfully or if he is addicted to alcohol. •The Islamic religion requires a Muslim man to provide financial assistance to his wife even after divorce and does not permit to interfere in the way she would choose her life after divorce. •Further the Islamic law or the Islamic Shariah also requires the Muslim husband to educate his wife if she is not aware of the Muslim customs. He is not required to suppress her but protect and support her. An ideal husband is required to consult his wife on important family matters and follow it if he finds it to be reasonable and good. •Finally an ideal Islamic husband is one who treats his wife with dignity. A husband is required to treat his wife in the best possible way with a smiling face and with lots of tolerance and an easy going nature. An ideal Muslim man would make his wife to adopt Islamic principles, would respect her and her family would support her and will stand by her at the time of a crisis. The most important duty of an Islamic personal is to keep a balance between his wife and his mother. It is with the good attitude and gentle nature that a Muslim husband would win over his wife so as to make a successful Islamic family. -- > Only if the Muslim husband is good and follows Islam will the family be able to lead a happy married life. more

Voting Question: Getting set to travel, but now my mom thinks it's a bad idea?

Okay, so my sister (25) and I (14) are wanting to travel... out of the country. We've been learning languages, studying customs, etc. We've researched how to pack light, we've planned a budget, found a way to get the necessary amount of money to go on a trip. We're learning manners in different country, have spent extensive hours learning languages, and have painted a ton of paintings to sell for money. (also we've learned to bind books, which might come in handy for making money). Now, several times throughout this process, I have asked my mom what she thought of a trip like this (we're thinking of Japan for our first trip), told her about what we were doing to prepare, and she never knew. "Get the money and we'll think about it," she would always say. So today, after we'd bought backpacks for our luggage (like I said, we're learning how to pack light), and I asked her what she thought again, and she drops it on me. "Ah... when you're eighteen." So after alllllll of the work we've been putting into this trip, she decides NOW is the time she's going to tell us no. I mean, now we don't know what to do. We've worked so hard and are still working, and now it's like everything we've worked for has just been put on 'HALT'. So, what should I do? What could I say to convince my mom otherwise? She knows we've been preparing and planning, but I don't know if she knows the full extent of it. And me and my sister know how to take care of ourselves. We wouldn't do anything to put ourselves in harms way, we wouldn't eat at bad restaurants that may poison food, we wouldn't go into a dark alley at night... you get the picture. Could I possibly strike a deal with my mom, or what? What do you guys think? I don't know if this is in the right section or not. more

Resolved Question: If homosexuality were an ethnicity with customs...?

...what language would we speak? Where's our provenience? What would we wear? How's our food like? more

Resolved Question: Need ideas for new company name?

I have a professional DJ/music entertainment business and also compete in BBQ competitions. My BBQ is popular, and so I am starting a catering business as well. Both are just side business. I work in Real Estate full time. The concept with my BBQ/music business is that I can provide the music and food all for one better price than if the client priced them seperately. I have 8 large PA speakers and 2400 watts of sound. So I can do big events. I have a custom built 1000 pound BBQ smoker on a trailer (called Grillzilla) that gets alot of attention. My goal is to be able to roll up and provide plenty of sound and plenty of good food (BBQ and sides only) Basically an instant party. So I am looking for a catchy name that clearly lets the reader understand that I provide both the music and meat. Or at least a catchy name that stands out. Most parties ask for rock, country, or dance music (mostly rock and country for BBQ outdoor parties). My first name is Rob if that helps. I cook pork butt, beef brisket, ribs, chicken, etc. Please think of many ideas, maybe ask a friend, etc. And I truly appreciate your input. Thanks in advance. more

Resolved Question: I am about to take a job in South Korea. Can any tell me anything first hand about the culture?

I am interested in food, customs, how many people speak English in the city areas. What to wear at certain locals...you know.... more

Resolved Question: Is this dog food okay while she is pregnant?

My dog is 50 days pregnant. I just wanted to know if the 'butch meat and veggies' food is okay for her. Please answer something that makes sense and not to get some 2 points. Thanks for all the sensible answers. Here is the link to make it easier for you people. Thanks again. http://www.butch.co.nz/pages/butch_custom.cfm?&goto=productrange&proddisplay=detail&prodcode=WL2 more

Resolved Question: Need information on Sudanese culture?

Does anyone know where to access information on Sudanese child rearing practices which include: Toilet training (and the age that it starts) Rest times Meal time rituals, and food they eat etc Customs Celebrations The overall culture... but perticularly the first few relating to child rearing practices Thanks more

Resolved Question: What is the US's specific food specialty?

I was watching a PBS program today and saw how Lebanon people ate different food that is also here and I know in other regions, Germany has sausages, Mexico has nachos and quessidillas, all that stuff but when I tried to come up with what food originated in United States I couldn't think of anything. And What are our customs? Soo my major question though is does the United States have a specialty food that we are famous for or are all of our food related to other countries? more

Resolved Question: Should the State Employees Who Took Personal info go to Jail?

Utah officials have identified at least two state employees who are believed to be involved in creating a public listing of some 1,300 purported illegal immigrants. Two employees of Utah’s Department of Workforce Services (DWS) have been placed on administrative leave pending completion of the full investigation. The workers could face fines, termination and/or criminal charges. The list, which went out to state and federal enforcement officials as well as to local media outlets and state political leaders, came with a note urging that all the people included on it be deported even though follow-up press reports have indicated that some of the names belong to legal residents of the United States. Local and national anti-illegal-immigration groups tell Yahoo! News they are not responsible for the move. But the groups don't uniformly condemn publishing the anonymous accusations — which in turn bespeaks a revealing split in just how far different groups are willing to go in their push for more aggressive enforcement against illegal immigrants. Ron Mortensen, co-founder of the Utah Coalition on Illegal Immigration, says he objects to the list because there is "no justification" for releasing someone's private information. The list contained some Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, and phone numbers of people — including 200 children — it accused of being in the country illegally. A letter from the anonymous group Concerned Citizens for the United States attached to the list also pointed out that six women on the list were pregnant and should be deported immediately. Following the document’s release, Governor Gary R. Herbert directed all state agencies to conduct an internal review. The DWS quickly drew attention in light of its database, containing data for Medicaid, food stamp programs and unemployment benefits. That type of information was discovered on the list. “When someone does business with the state of Utah, they deserve to know that their private information will be kept private,” Herbert said Friday. Bob Dane, a spokesman for Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), backed away from the vigilante tactic. He told Yahoo! News that his organization encourages people to report illegal immigrants to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tip line. "If citizens want to help fight illegal immigration, use the tip line. And pressure politicians to enforce the laws,"PPL are reading that Americans SSN numbers were taken right? And you still say they are heros? Even kids? more

Resolved Question: hey U.S. America, I love your U.S.A . America is good country. Thank you for sharing your American women?

Abbi is very happy with American women. They are very very good in bed. I want to marry this American women who name is Lindsey. She is very very good women. She cooks very good to. She is going to be by tomorrow to make some country food. I can't wait to eat American country food. And I want to show her my appreciation and love for her too. So I'm going to ask her to marry me. I have one problem my American friends. how do I propose to her? What is American custom for that? And where do I go to learn to dance this country music so that I may impress her. more

Resolved Question: Can I bring loose teas into the UK?

I am going to be studying in Wales for a year starting in September, and I am traveling from the US. I drink a lot of tea, and I want to bring some of my loose teas with me to the UK. However, I don't know if Customs would seize my tea, and I don't want to bring it if that would happen--some of them are expensive. The teas are labeled, but because they are loose teas they are not packaged, I store them in tins. I've looked at UK Customs regulations for food and plant products but I could not find any references to tea. Has anyone ever tried to bring teas into the UK? Is it allowed, or do I risk having it confiscated? more

Resolved Question: Christians, will you be celebrating Christmas this year?

I'am showing the Origin of Christmas, and not its modern beliefs. Christmas - Christ, from the Greek ''Khristós'' meaning ''the anointed one''. Mass, from the Latin ''Missa", or ''Missio'', meaning "dismissal". #1 Dec 25th is not mentioned as Christs birthday in biblical scripture. #2 Christ did not tell anyone to worship the day of his birth. #3 Israelites in the bible did not celebrate birthdays of anyone or themselves. however the Christmas celebrations and customs are written in the bible...... Jeremiah 10'1 Hear ye the word which the LORD speaketh unto you, O house of Israel: 2 Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them. 3 For the customs of the people [are] vain: for [one] cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. 4 They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not. 5 They [are] upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither also [is it] in them to do good. Jeremiah is speaking of something allot similar to a ''Christmas Tree''. i thought this scripture is interesting....... Isaiah 57'5 Enflaming yourselves with idols under every green tree, slaying the children in the valleys under the clifts of the rocks? holidays celebrated in December include.. Saturnalia - Saturnalia is an Ancient Roman festival that was held in honor of the god Saturn. Brumalia - as an ancient Roman solstice festival honoring the ancient Greek God Dionysus, generally held on 25 December. Yule - Yule was an indigenous midwinter festival celebrated by the Germanic peoples, fertility sacrifice. (yule logs etc) Yule singing was caroling(singing) in worship of the gods during festive season. Santa Clause - Odin was sometimes recorded, at the native Germanic holiday of Yule, as leading a great hunting party through the sky. children would place their boots, filled with carrots, straw, or sugar, near the chimney for Odin's flying horse, Sleipnir, to eat. Odin would then reward those children for their kindness by replacing Sleipnir's food with gifts or candy. This practice survived in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands after the adoption of Christianity and became associated with Saint Nicholas as a result of the process of Christianization and can be still seen in the modern practice of the hanging of stockings at the chimney in some homes. pagan traditions of Christmas can be traced way back to the time of ancient Mesopotamian customs, that circulate around ''Nimrod'', incarnated throughout thousands of years celebrated prior and after Christ. so, will you be celebrating Christmas this year, and taking part in its customs? more

Resolved Question: Why are Americans so close minded?

Anything different outside your little circle freaks you guys out. Doesn't matter what. Different food, language, or customs. So quick to condemn. Trust me, I encountered this across all racial demographics. You have such little minded generalizations about the rest of the world. You are so determined to fight your little cultural war while the rest of the world passes you up. All of you. So short sighted. How come? more

Resolved Question: Rate my reptilianne deck?

I wanted a fun deck, something that wasn't really competitive Monsters: Reptilianne Naga 3x Reptilianne Viper 3x Reptilianne Medusa 2x Reptilianne Vaskii 2x Reptilianne Scylla 3x Reptilianne Servant (i only added him for food for the snake rain and for stall if i don't have anything on my field) Reptilianne Gardna 3x Vennominon 2x Spells: Snake Rain Scapegoat Creature Swap Viper's Rebirth 2x Solidarity 2x Brain Control Giant Trunade Heavy Storm One for one Traps: Call of the Haunted Damage=reptile 3x Snake Whistle Fake trap 2x (protects my continuous trap better than imperial custom) Offering to the snake deity 2x Waboku 3x total=42 more

Resolved Question: If you could give to the world just one thing from your country, what would you give?

anything...food, or a custom or anything more

Resolved Question: Can I send packaged food to China?

My girlfriend is in China for an internship and I am sending her a care package. I want to send her some food but want to make sure it goes through customs. I am sending some bags of chips, bags of beef jerky,and some candy. All of the food is prepackaged by manufacturers... I bought all the food at Walmart if that helps explain better. I found a few things on the internet and I think it'll be okay but I'm hoping to get a response from someone who has actually done this. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: hospitality homework...i dont understand, help please!?

so i'm making a brochure for my hospitality homework and it says: "Design and create a brochure that could be given to hospitality employees to encourage an appreciation of the differences between the values, beliefs, culture, religion and language of their customers and co-workers. Address each of the following criteria in your brochure: - language - religion - customs - work ethics - communication styles and expectations - interpersonal relations - festivals/celebrations - food preferences - dietary needs - communication tips for hospitality employees and service providers" i dont understand what i'm supposed to be writing about.. :S i know this is a lot to read but please help me! it would really mean a lot! more

Resolved Question: I need to find out where I should go for a custom commercial grill?

I have an Idea for a restaurant, and I am not sure where I should go to turn my grill into reality. the grill would consist would be a rectangle of firebrick like a barbecue pit, at the bottom of the wall where brick makes 90 degree angle with floor, I would have gas fire jets to cook the food angled diagonally towards the center, with a thermometer gauge so to keep a constant temp with the jets. There is a little more in the concept then that buttoned want to give out all my idea. where can I make it a reality?? more

Resolved Question: Should children pay their parents 'Keep Money'?

I for one, feel it very insincere and wrong to expect that from their children. It is a custom that parents adopt that can be so extreme, that they boot their own children out of said house for not paying them let's say, £200 of their £800 wage per month. Why should children be expected to pay their parents such a large sum? I agree that it does add up in costs for food, but if a child is prepared to buy their own food with their own money, then why would any parent expect money from their wage? Is it to have them pay you back for all the days you spent on them as kids, on holidays, birthday's, etc? If that's the case. Why would anyone have a child for a future investment in keep money, and not for a loving family? What do you think.I'm sorry, but to some answers, i fail to see the reason of ''taking their money to emulate what rent is like to give them experience is essential'' Letting them keep 100% of their savings is essential so that they may better afford their own nest when they leave the house. more

Resolved Question: what else do i need in my SHTF equipment and supplies?

I have as of 07-15-10, 12:20 EST: Glock 20 (10mm) Glock 29 (10mm) Glock 17 (9mm) Glock 26 (9mm) Sig Sauer P226 (9mm) Beretta 92FS (9mm) Beretta 92FS Inox (9mm) Glock 22 (.40 S&W) Glock 27 (.40 S&W) Glock 21 (.45 ACP) Glock 30 (.45 ACP) Kimber Custom II (.45 ACP) Kimber Stainless II (.45 ACP) Kimber Royal II (.45 ACP) Kimber Custom CDP II (.45 ACP) S&W M29 6.5" (.44 MAG) S&W M629 6" (.44 MAG) S&W M329 Night Guard (.44 MAG) Browning Buckmark Camper (.22LR) Sig Sauer Mosquito Winter Digital (.22LR) Shotguns: Benelli M4 18.5" (12 gauge) (8+1 capacity, collapsible stock) Remington 870 Express Synthetic 7 Round (12 gauge) Long Range Precision Rifles: Accuracy International Arctic Warfare Super Magnum (.338 Lapua) Barrett M82A1 (.50 BMG) Lever Action Rifles: Marlin Model 1894 Cowboy (.44 MAG) Marlin Model Golden 39A (.22LR) Semi Automatic Rifles: H&K MR556 (5.56x45mm) FNH FN2000 (5.56x45mm) 31 ten round magazines for AIAWSM .338 Lapua 20 ten round magazines for Barrett M82A1 .50 BMG 51 thirty round magazines for MR556 and FN2000 11 fifteen round magazines for Glock 20, Glock 22, Sig Sauer P226, and Beretta 92FS (both variants I own accept same exact magazines, so I only have one set of 11) 11 thirteen round magazines for Glock 21 11 seventeen round magazines for Glock 17 11 nine round magazines for Glock 27 11 seven round magazines for Kimber handguns (all variants I own accept same exact magazines) 11 ten round magazines for Glock 29, Glock 30, Glock 26, Browning Buckmark Camper, and Sig Sauer Mosquito 2 Leupold 4.5x14 Mark IV scopes, one for each long range precision rifle 1 fluted barrel for all 8 Glock handguns 1 (HTG brand) suppressor for 10mm, 9mm, 40S&W, 45 ACP, .338 Lapua, and 5.56x45mm firearms 1,600 rounds of Federal Premium Personal Defense Hydra-Shok JHP 180 grain 10mm ammunition 1,785 rounds of Federal Premium Personal Defense Hydra-Shok JHP 147 grain 9mm ammunition 1,368 rounds of Federal Premium Personal Defense Hydra-Shok JHP 230 grain .45 ACP ammunition 1,226 rounds of Federal Premium Personal Defense Hydra-Shok JHP 240 grain .44 Magnum ammunition 2,498 rounds of Federal Power-Shok 12 gauge 3" 15 00 buck buckshot shotgun shells 1,573 rounds of Federal Gold Medal Sierra Matchking BTHP 250 grain .338 Lapua Magnum ammunition 1,000 rounds of US military designated XM1022 .50 BMG ammunition 3,068 rounds of US military designated M855 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition 20,000 rounds of Remington Thunderbolt .22LR ammunition *All ammunition is stored in brand new, hard plastic, water & air tight sealed ammo cans, with caliber painted on side of can *All firearms are stored in a Fort Knox Legend safe, with the exception of the Barrett M82A1 which is stored in a hard plastic case along with its scope, and has all four padlock holes occupied with key operated pad locks *I do not own any .40 S&W ammunition due to the fact that those firearms were purchased in the though of desperately scavenging for ammo, but I think I have enough back ups as to the side arm situation. My main side arm is the Glock 20, then the Glock 21, then the Glock 17. In the garage, I have: 2 palates of toilet paper, heavily wrapped in plastic to avoid contamination 500 gallons of water in air tight containers that hold 4 gallons per container Over 600 cans of fruit, veggies, beans, spam, and other foods, all used up by their expiration date and replaced immediately following their use more

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Resolved Question: (Sisters Especially) What do you think of this quote from Imam An-Nawawi (r) ?

Al-Nawawi wrote in Sharh Saheeh Muslim on a commentary to a hadith : "This is all part of the goodness and kindness that people follow. This is where the woman serves her husband in those things that she mentioned, such as preparing food, cooking, washing clothing and so forth. This is all voluntary work on the part of a woman towards her husband and her good dealings with him. None of that is obligatory upon her. If she refused to do any or all of that, she would not be sinful. In fact, he must do those jobs for her and it is not permissible for him to force her to do any of them. This is what the woman does on a voluntary basis only. It is a beautiful custom that women have been following since the first generations until now. Only two things are obligatory upon the woman: keeping herself ready and prepared [sexually] for her husband and staying in his house." (Sh Zarabozo says "On that question, al-Nawawi is following one of the opinions held by the scholars. Some scholars do consider such acts on the part of the wife to be obligatory") more

Resolved Question: From where did the custom of blessing food before eating it come?

Resolved Question: why blacks should acknowledge?

Slavery is what built this country and because of the free labor there were economical and political gain for those in power. So African Americans, blacks, Negros or whatever you want to call your self should be proud of your peoples past present or future because of their hard work we live in the most powerful country in the world. In addition I will answer some past and futrer post on the issue such as: Slavery happened along time ago. Yes it did I am glad you can do math. But slavery impacts many if not all African Americans Today. Because black’s slaves were forbidden to read or become educated in slave state whole generations grew up into forced illiteracy. Even after slavery schools were segregated with out dated materials. Even such issues as hair texture are a dilemma in the black community. Willie Lynch http://www.africanamericanimages.com/aai/willie%20lynch.htm Why do black people always play the slavery card? It is all we have. History book s does not teach about black inventors or scholars in America, but they do have small water down section on slavery. Slavery is why black people have the customs and tradition we have like Soul food: food slaves had to live off of, Music like the Blues, gospel, Jazz, Rock and roll, ECT: music song for hash experiences and spirituality. Black people make something out of nothing and other people make profit off of it. http://www.elvis.com/elvisology/bio/elvis_1935_1957.asp There was also white slave in America. Yes, they were called indentured servants and they later received their freedom after their agreed servitude. http://www.pbs.org/opb/historydetectives/investigations/212_indenturedfeature.html Many other minorities help but America. Good point, but they did not come until later years and were out numbered by the African slaves. Most Europeans who did come to America Such as the Irish, Jews, and Italian didn’t come in great numbers until the 1920’s when the country was some what established as a rising power. And those mentioned people should be proud of their history and part in building America. Slavery existed before America. Yeah and great impairs were built off of the free labor. Egypt, Rome, Mongolian empire, Moorish empire, Turkish empire, ECT. When you win a war and capture your ermines and force them to work and assimilate into your culture you can form a great empire, but the eastern world allowed the people the capturer to keep their religion, tradition, and language unlike in America. Many black people are mixed with differ types of African backgrounds and European backgrounds so it would be hard to have a single “black culture”. African had slaves also. Slaves in Africa were treated different than slaves in the Americas. http://autocww.colorado.edu/~blackmon/E64ContentFiles/AfricanHistory/SlaveryInAfrica.html America would still be the same or better without the slaves. No. Slavery help fuel the American Economy in the north and the south. Without the free labor the money to fund revolutions and wars would have made America a permanent colony. The French did dislike the British and wanted to harm their economy, but noting comes free so weapons had to be brought or traded for goods. Also the expansion of the U.S. began with the Louisiana Purchase which was made by Thomas Jefferson who owned slaves like other founding fathers. The slaves mostly did agriculture while Asians and Irish built America. Asians helped build rail road and other things, but mainly after war and in the Pacific Coast. As well as the Irish help build major cities and along East Coast. Both were paid unlike slaves, freed slaves who also contributed to the rail roads but at less pay. http://cprr.org/Museum/Chinese.html http://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674008175 Slavery was mainly in the south and had little to do with northern economical system. Well maybe, let’s go back to the civil war. The war had little to do with slavery and more to do with power. The slave states wanted more representation and rights because they were growing and slowly becoming a force. With the differences in political views and south’s relations with Britain’s the northern states wanted to have more say so. When they southern states would claim they had a growing population the northern representatives would point out that it was because of the slaves ( which were counted as 3/5ths of a man so there were a lot of slaves) being added. So because of the southern states breaking apart from the U.S. the northern states feared competition with free labor and a growing number of slaves who could be forced into a war. There went that many slaves during early America. Look at the Constitution. Data was collected with less accuracy and more stipulations. http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/roosevelt/constitution/threefifths.htm Why isn’t Africa powerful then? Because Africa not ran by Africans it's ran by Europeans. Some Africa more

Voting Question: Sims 2 Help please! with Food!!?

Ok So When I download Custom Content Food and start up my game and go into there house it always goes Error Bad gossup tree error and the sims name it never stops every 5 seconds it happens so i cant have food,Soda or anything! Help please more

Resolved Question: The Sacrifice Of Abraham: Isaac or Ishmael?

According to the Muslims, the intended son was Ishmael. But the Jews & Christians claim its Isaac. Its very interesting if we read the Bible. The argument Christians make is that God made the covenant with Isaac and thus the intended son is Isaac. Let us just agree that it is Isaac. This incident happened when Abraham sent Hagar and Ishmael away, according to the Bible. How old was Ishmael then? The Bible says 16-17 years old and Isaac about 2 years old. Now, just read the following verses: Genesis 21 14 Early the next morning Abraham took some food and a skin of water and gave them to Hagar. He set them on her shoulders and then sent her off with the boy. She went on her way and wandered in the desert of Beersheba. 15 When the water in the skin was gone, she put the boy under one of the bushes. 16 Then she went off and sat down nearby, about a bowshot away, for she thought, "I cannot watch the boy die." And as she sat there nearby, she [c] began to sob. 17 God heard the boy crying, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, "What is the matter, Hagar? Do not be afraid; God has heard the boy crying as he lies there. 18 Lift the boy up and take him by the hand, for I will make him into a great nation." Note the following verses: 15 When the water in the skin was gone, she put the boy under one of the bushes. 16 Then she went off and sat down nearby, about a bowshot away, for she thought, "I cannot watch the boy die." 17 God heard the boy crying, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, "What is the matter, Hagar? Do not be afraid; God has heard the boy crying as he lies there. 18 Lift the boy up and take him by the hand, for I will make him into a great nation." Do the above verses show Ishmael as a 16-17 years old boy? “God has heard the boy crying as he lies there.” Does it sound like a 16 year old boy? Muslims claim that this incident happened even before Isaac was born, when Ishmael was a small boy, in fact when he was a baby. Imagine Ishmael as a baby in the above verses and see how it fits like a glove. You might wander what is the reason for all this. If you read this whole episode in the Bible over and over again, you are sure to find something amiss. Some things just don’t tally. Read what The Encyclopaedia Judaica says: In the tale of binding (surah 37:99-110) Muhammad identified the son who was to be sacrificed as Ishmael and, indeed, the opinion of the traditionalists were also divided on this subject. It is related that a renowned traditionalist of Jewish origin, from the Qurayza tribe, and another Jewish scholar, who converted to Islam, told that Caliph Omar Ibn cAbd al-cAzîz (717-20) that the Jews were well informed that Ismail was the one who was bound, but that they concealed this out of jealousy. It also adds details of Hajar (Hagar), the mother of Ismail. After Abraham drove her and her son out, she wandered between the hills of al-Safa and al-Marwa (in the vicinity of Mecca) in search for water. At that time the waters of the spring Zemzem began to flow. Her acts became the basis for the hallowed custom of Muslims during the Hajj. The testimony of the former Jew as mentioned hadîth literature as quoted in the Encyclopaedia Judaica reads: Another proof of our speech [i.e., that sacrificed was Ishmael(P)] is reported by Ibn Ishâq: "Muhammad Ibn Ka'b narrated that cUmar Ibn cAbd al-cAzîz sent for a man who had been a Jew then converted to Islam and showed signs of true Islam. [Before his conversion], he was one of their scholars [i.e., he was a Jewish scholar] So he [i.e., cUmar] asked him: which son did Abraham(P) sacrifice? He replied: 'It is Ishmael(P). By God, O Commander of the Believers, the Jews know that but they envy you - the Arabs.' The Oxford Companion To The Bible echoes the same position as the Encyclopaedia Judaica. In Muslim tradition, the Arabs trace their ancestry back to Abraham through Ishmael. Because Ishmael was circumcised (Gen. 17:25), so are Muslims. And, analogous to Paul's reversal of the figures of Isaac and Ishmael (Gal. 4:24-26), Muslim tradition makes Ishmael rather than Isaac the son Abraham was commanded to sacrifice. Its up to you to decide which episode makes more sense because in the common mind "what we think is certainly right and those who think differently are necessarily wrong". But the Truth always Stands Out or does it?Also how old was Isaac when the intended sacrifice was to take place? more

Resolved Question: What's up with the focus on sex when it comes to unnecessary restrictions in religions?

So, it understandably makes sense for religions to have some pointless rituals and restrictions. If all your followers drop what they're doing five times per day to point in a compass direction, or they draw a symbol in the air with their hand over their torso every time they're afraid, or they eat special meals because their religion forbids them from eating random, common types of food, there's an obvious religious benefit to that: it causes your followers to routinely advertise their religion, making it obvious to everyone around them that they adhere to it, making it more likely to spread socially. But when it comes to the restrictions, there seems to be a strong focus on sex. Between the world's five largest religions, we have common beliefs that various types of harmless sex acts are "wrong," ranging from homosexuality, to masturbation, to oral sex, to sex at the wrong time of day - and those are just the more common ones. To me, this seems like an odd choice. For the most part, sex is fairly private - creating arcane rules about how your followers can and can't have sex doesn't do much to distinguish or advertise the religion. Why do you suppose that so many religions integrated so many rules about sex (as opposed to, say, how to hold one's silverware or how one can and can't ride a horse) into their rituals and customs? more

Resolved Question: Where in Italy should I go for a unique holiday?

I want to plan a holiday for two (friends/couple) to Italy for 2 weeks. I would like to know from people who are familiar with the country which places I should see. I don't mind traveling, but I'd rather stay at fewer places for longer periods of time. I want to avoid the usual "tourist tour" - I want to really see the heart of Italy and to socialize with the locals. I love art, music, culture, unique towns/villages, the countryside, taking photos, good food, interesting people, learning new customs and I don't mind walking, extreme heat or strange meals. Please share any advice or experience you might have! more

Resolved Question: Hardworkers or harmless criminals coming to America ?

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers working at ports of entry in El Paso, West Texas, and New Mexico identified and stopped more than 150 violations during the holiday weekend. CBP officers seized drugs, identified immigration violations, apprehended fugitives, and confiscated prohibited agriculture items between Friday and Monday. On of the more unusual seizures occurred Friday at the Bridge of the Americas when CBP officers discovered 66 pounds of marijuana hidden in a washing machine. The seizure began while CBP officers were examining vehicles that were waiting to approach the primary inspection station at the busy border crossing. CBP officers began inspecting a 1984 Ford Ranger that was transporting a new washer in a cardboard box and decided the vehicle needed additional scrutiny. CBP officers initiated an intensive exam of the washer and found that numerous marijuana-filled bundles were concealed inside the appliance “Drug smugglers are constantly changing their methods and practices. What doesn’t change is the vigilance of the CBP officer safeguarding our border,” said William Molaski, CBP El Paso port director. “While much of the nation was celebrating the nation’s independence CBP officers were hard at work making sure the American public could do so safely and without concern.” CBP officers removed a total of 66 bundles from the washer. The marijuana weighed 66 pounds. CBP officers arrested the driver of the truck, 50-year-old Sergio Soriano Dominguez of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. He was turned over to the custody of the El Paso Police Department and booked into the El Paso County jail where he is currently detained. Area CBP officers made a total of six drug seizures during the holiday weekend seizing 427 pounds of marijuana in the process. During the previous four days, area CBP officers uncovered 121 immigration violations. Intended immigrants made up the largest group of violators. A total of 48 were identified through thorough document exams. In these cases, individuals will use a legally issued border-crossing card (laser visa) to live or work in the U.S., which is not authorized. Violators generally lose their documents and are returned to Mexico. CBP officers this week also identified 14 imposters while performing inspections at area ports. Imposters generally will use a legitimate entry document assigned to another person and present it as their own. An additional 15 people attempted to make illegal entry at area crossing points by making false claims to U.S. citizenship. CBP officers also recorded 44 cases of people attempting to enter with counterfeit or altered documents, visa overstay violations and people who had entered the country without inspection. Area CBP officers made eight seizures of prohibited food and agricultural items this weekend, resulting in $2,150 in fines being assessed. Prohibited items seized this week included pork lard, apples, oranges, avocados, mangoes, plums, apricots, guavas, and live plants. CBP officers this weekend also identified 15 people who were being sought by various law enforcement agencies, recorded two export violations, seized smuggled ammunition, and recovered one stolen vehicle. While anti-terrorism is the primary mission of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the inspection process at the ports of entry associated with this mission results in impressive numbers of enforcement actions in all categories. http://tribwekchron.com/2010/07/cbp-officers-discover-drugs-hidden-in-washing-machine/ more

Resolved Question: United States of America v. Arizona, who will win?

We need Immigration Reform, not idiotic laws like SB1070 that does nothing for our border security. This law was either brought up just to get more Republican votes or its just plain discrimination and ignorance. There is no need for this law, they have been using nothing but lies and twisted statistics to shove that bill through. Backers of the bill maintain that crime is a key reason for the necessity of the tough immigration law. Yet, a look at statistics from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency and the FBI indicate that both the number of illegal crosses and violent crime in general have actually decreased in the past several years. According to FBI statistics, violent crimes reported in Arizona dropped by nearly 1,500 reported incidents between 2005 and 2008. Reported property crimes also fell, from about 287,000 reported incidents to 279,000 in the same period. These decreases are accentuated by the fact that Arizona's population grew by 600,000 between 2005 and 2008. Proponents of the bill overlook two salient points: Crime rates have already been falling in Arizona for years despite the presence of unauthorized immigrants, and a century's worth of research has demonstrated that immigrants are less likely to commit crimes or be behind bars than the native-born. And the truth is, illegals contribute significantly to the U.S. Economy. They claim that illegals cost more then they put in is totally false. Immigrants Pay More In Taxes Than They Use In Services Over Their Lifetimes: Depending on skills and level of education, each immigrant pays, on average, between $20,000 and $80,000 more in taxes than he or she consumes in public benefits. They pay BILLIONS in taxes, and many don't claim taxes. Those taxes help many things like Social Security, Medicare, local schools and even road maintenance. Their hard work and determination helps U.S. companies and farms stay competitive in today's fierce market. They work very hard and for low wages, and this help companies make record breaking profits, and that allows them to keep their prices low. U.S. farms will not operate without illegal immigrant workers, and that means more farms will shut down or move to Mexico where the workers are without immigration issues. They pump BILLIONS into our economy as consumers. Illegals are just like you and I, they buy houses, cars, cloths, food, electronics, music and the list goes on and on. Hispanic illegals are part of the Hispanic Purchasing Power in America that's expected to reach $1TRILLION by 2011. Illegal Immigrants have been found to be a GOOD mortgage risk. Even with these bad times, they are able to find a way to pay their monthly payment, but at the same time we are adding more of these homes to the foreclosure list by deporting them. THE USA WILL SUFFER WITHOUT ILLEGALS, BELIEVE OR NOT!THE COST OF DEPORTING ALL ILLEGALS IS HIGHER THEN ANYONE CAN IMAGINE, LETS BRING IN THE AMNESTY PEOPLE.THE TRUTH HURTS.http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/04/29/arizona.immigration.crime/index.html?hpt=T2 http://www.aollatinoblog.com/2008/04/14/do-immigrants-pay-their-fair-share-of-taxes-you-bet-they-do/ http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/2008/04/10/20080410biz-TaxingImmigrants-10.html http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/04/world/americas/04iht-export.4.7380436.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1278514864-svORprT6WV4MeQLrAAYLYA http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/10/01/hispanics.economy/index.html?eref=ib_topstories http://www.oliverwillis.com/2007/10/11/illegal-immigrants-turn-out-to-be-good-mortgage-risks/ http://wildcat.arizona.edu/2.2255/dollars-and-sense-economy-native-workers-benefit-from-immigrant-work-1.172574 more

Resolved Question: ►What is the Value of the Muslim Woman VERSUS Other Women ?

►Al-Nawawi wrote in Sharh Saheeh Muslim on a commentary to a hadith : "This is all part of the goodness and kindness that people follow. This is where the woman serves her husband in those things that she mentioned, such as preparing food, cooking, washing clothing and so forth. This is all voluntary work on the part of a woman towards her husband and her good dealings with him. None of that is obligatory upon her. If she refused to do any or all of that, she would not be sinful. In fact, he must do those jobs for her and it is not permissible for him to force her to do any of them. This is what the woman does on a voluntary basis only. It is a beautiful custom that women have been following since the first generations until now. Only two things are obligatory upon the woman: keeping herself ready and prepared [sexually] for her husband and staying in his house." ►(Sh Zarabozo footnotes this by "On that question, al-Nawawi is following one of the opinions held by the scholars. Some scholars do consider such acts on the part of the wife to be obligatory") ►IS it possible the backlash against muslim women's veil (hijab and niqab/face veil) is a result of jealousy and envy ?Thorhall, feel free to pick and take what you want, foolish person."The face veil implies that all Muslim men are rapists" no, it implies a willingness to obey God and keep their beauty not to the public..its called VALUES, learn it. And God knows bestmauraog, the pervert, "why are we not born fully clothed? " we are born with no clothes on...do you advocate we walk around naked...pervert, like i said, pervert. more

Resolved Question: Do you have any thoughts on my writing?

Thank you for taking your time to read my writing, and I would like for you to criticize it as best and as harsh as you possibly can. I am only a teenager and am well aware that my writing is not that of an adult, but I hope that with each plot I write I will become better. Thank you! Here I am, stuck in a hay bale maze with my two best friends, Joshua and Cheyenne. I just want to escape the never ending hay and the horse smell that is seeping into my nose and clinging to my clothes. Little kids keep running into me and stepping on my toes. We have been walking for two hours and only seem to get lost more and more with every step. Did the end of the year party have to be a carnival with an absurd hay bale maze? “We should probably call for help considering the sun is setting and there’s no way in hell we can find our way out in the dark,” Josh, Mr. Negative, starts to pull his Blueberry cell phone out of his pocket, but hesitates. I guess he remembered that there is no one to save us, considering every kid at this school either hates us or is scared of us. “I know! We should jump on the hay bales and walk on them until we find the exit!” I begin to maneuver my way to the top but keep slipping downward, because my hands cannot get a firm grasp on the hay. My body finally slips to the ground, but I turn to my right and see Cheyenne ascending the hay bale wall with ease until she is at the top. “I guess I’ll help little Naomi up the big steep mountain. Come on, I can totally see the exit from up here!” Cheyenne triumphantly smiles and helps me to the top. We look down to Josh to see if he is coming, but he just shrugs. “Do you need help or can you make it up by yourself with your largely shaped muscles?” Cheyenne and I burst out laughing because we both know Josh is the scrawniest boy we have ever seen. He always wears a hoodie to cover his arms, but his skinny jeans are definitely skinnier than mine. You can’t help but love Josh though. “Shut up! And no I don’t need help, but I think I’ll just walk next to you from down here. I have a feeling one of you is going to fall flat on your face,” Josh just laughs and shakes his hair out of his face. He is probably five foot nine inches tall and still growing, but yet he is afraid of heights. I look towards the exit and see at least two hundred people playing games, riding the rides, and eating carnival food. We keep walking on the hay bales and joking around until we hear Josh clear his throat, “How exactly am I suppose to get to the other side? And no I’m not going to smash through the barricade of hay!” I look toward the dead end and down at him to offer my hand, but he slaps it and swiftly climb-jumps up to the top. He resembled a lizard trying to climb a tree. I look down to see three teenagers with black sweatshirts on with the hood disguising their features. It is the first time I have ever seen guys who didn’t look preppy, besides Josh, near our school, Franklin Christian. Franklin Christian has the same kind of people with the same style, and it is rare to find someone different. That’s how Cheyenne and Josh became my friends. The three guys slowly creep their way through the maze; but since the sun is gone it is hard to keep my eye on their black jackets. “That was weird, you never see any variety around here,” Parker says the same thing I was thinking. “Hey, whose idea was it to go through this maze?” As I said hey, a guy in the group of black sweatshirts came around a corner and looked right at me. It was hard to make out his face, but he is tall and little curls peek out from his hood. Cheyenne nudges me and when I look at her she has a devious grin on her face. Before I can ask she jumps down the seven foot tall wall and lands perfectly on her custom made Converse, right in front of the guy. “So, what do you want?” Cheyenne candidly asks the guy. I quickly contemplate whether or not to jump down, but before I decide I feel someone push me from behind. I start to become unsteady and try to grab something, but nothing is in reach. My body begins to fall off the tower of hay, but instead of landing on the ground face first I crash into Cheyenne. The pressure from my fall forces her legs to cave in, and we both collapse. I am too stunned to get up immediately, but I feel someone lightly kick me. “Um, are you okay?” I peer up, but hear Cheyenne moan under my dead weight. “Here,” the guy offers me his hand, but first I roll on my back and then take his hand, and he pulls me to my feet. I wipe off the dirt and hay from my shirt, pants, and arms and help Cheyenne to her feet. “Thanks, but you didn’t have to kick me. I was already hurt from the fall,” I direct my attention to the guy and he seems startled by my frankness. Cheye pokes me in the back trying to remind me to be nice. I give him a sheepish grim and mutter the word sorry. “Well, I didn’t really know what to do. You pretty much fell out of the sky and you almos more

Resolved Question: Who would you say won this conversation/ well not won but had the most sense behind it or just sounded right?

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