All categories - 6 February 2007

What have we reaped in the way we have changed? America 100 years ago had the highest literacy rate of any nation. Today we spend more on education than any nation in the world. And yet since 1987 we have graduated more than one million high school students who could not even read their diploma.
We have spent more money than any other Nation in the industrialized world to educate our children, and yet SAT scores fell for 24 straight years before finally leveling off at the bottom, where they still are compared with others in the world in the 1990s.
In a 1960 survey 53 percent of America's teenagers had never kissed. 57 percent said they had never necked, that is kissing and hugging, and 92 percent of teenagers in America said they were virgins in 1960.
By 1990, just 30 years later, 75 percent of American high school students are sexually active, by 18. In the next 5 years, we spent $4 billion to educate them on how to be immoral, to trumpeting the solutions of safe sex, and it worked.
One in five teenagers in America today lose their virginity before their 13th birthday. 19 percent of America's teenagers say they have had more than four sexual partners before graduation. The result: Every day 2,700 students get pregnant, 1,100 get abortions, 1,200 give birth. Every day another 900 contract a sexually transmitted disease, many incurable.
AIDS infections among high school students climbed 700 percent between 1990 and 1995. We have 3.3 million problem drinkers in our high school campuses, over half a million alcoholics, and in any given weekend in America, 30 percent of the student population may spend some time drunk.

2007-02-06 04:49:45 · 21 answers · asked by CaptainObvious 7 in Politics

We've finally talked about getting engaged and marriage after almost 5 years. I was very excited, i do want to get marry. At the same time I'm very indecisive of the path I'm taking with him. I fear the marriage isn't going to be a pretty picture . I even think the issues and problem we might have (we both have a kid from previous relationship). Perhaps some fears coming from observing my parents' marriage, i've been staying with my parents last two years. Sometimes they would say things like that they don't see my marriage will last with him etc.... it hurts my feeling and makes me doubting my relationship. I've broken up/fought with him 2 or 3 times already since he talked about marry me. I don't know what's wrong with me, sometimes I'm so angry at him for nothing. Then I would call quit, saying we're not compatible etc. I just did it again. He revealed he already bought the ring and now will return it. I love him and picture myself be with him everyday.

2007-02-06 04:49:42 · 14 answers · asked by cover 1 in Singles & Dating

I have recently got my rack and pinion replaced. I then got an alignment and balancing done. I drive on the highway to go school and the sterring wheel vibrates at the speed of 45- 80mph and above,it feels like vibrates the whole car to be honest. I have new tires and rims as well. What is the problem, I have spent alot of money already. SOMEONE HELP ME!!!

2007-02-06 04:49:39 · 16 answers · asked by Beautiful G 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My network is security-enabled (WPA). Is it still possible for others to tap illegally into my network.... How will I know if somebody is doing this illegal thing?

2007-02-06 04:49:36 · 5 answers · asked by Khairudin Bin Salim 4 in Computer Networking

i need to know a few things about the baptism in the baptist church and they are:

what happens in the baptism?

why do they believe in adult baptism?

why dont they believe in infant baptism?

remember its according to the baptist church and not catholic.. thnx... soo much..

C'',)

2007-02-06 04:49:35 · 7 answers · asked by dudez 1 in Religion & Spirituality

all we do is talk and hang out. he helps me out with a lot of my issues i have with my family. people find it odd and wrong.

2007-02-06 04:49:34 · 10 answers · asked by stepherr 1 in Friends

I'm thinking of upgrading my phone for t-mobile and I just wanted to know which one is better.............

2007-02-06 04:49:33 · 4 answers · asked by C.O.O.L. 2 in Cell Phones & Plans

my daughter is almost 3 and i am still having a hard time getting her to brush her teeth. i've tried everything, rewards, every flavored toothpaste under the sun, various toothbrushes...even an electric one. i always end up brushing her teeth and she cries the whole time. usually about this time arent they suppose to be brushing their own teeth, somewhat, and spitting out the toothpaste? has anyone else had this problem? any advice is appreciated!

2007-02-06 04:49:27 · 17 answers · asked by portuguese_tease 2 in Toddler & Preschooler

My boyfriend has a 2000 Ford Mustang GT. He loves that car and wants to do so much with it. One of the things he wants is a gear shift knob in the image of a fist. I would like to get it for him but I have not been able to find one anywhere. All I see are pool balls and skulls. Any ideas?

2007-02-06 04:49:15 · 2 answers · asked by ♥--->{Shauntee}<---♥ 4 in Ford

2007-02-06 04:49:11 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

You never get pay, and a vacation is a day where you don't have to leave the house 100 times for another errand or chore. You deal with runny noses, dirty clothes, dirty dishes, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, washing everything and picking up after everyone. Would you give up a job that pays 10.00 an hour to cuddle your kids, clean your house, love your husband, take care of your family and help produce confident, unabused, self-reliant and educated children? Studies show that many children in day care centers don't get the individualized attention they deserve and need to get the most of our attention and individual respect as a person.

2007-02-06 04:49:02 · 39 answers · asked by mrs. savealot 2 in Parenting

Does anyone know of any good online game sites that are free? Like Maple Story, Ogame.org, or Runescape. I want cool games to play like those. Thanks for reading!

2007-02-06 04:49:02 · 9 answers · asked by Andy 2 in Video & Online Games

My husband and I are doing a week long trip to Paris. We will not have a car and I would like to do a morning of birdwatching somewhere in the city that can be reached by train or bus. We are staying in Montemarte. Any ideas?

2007-02-06 04:49:01 · 1 answers · asked by sngcanary 5 in Paris

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2007-02-06 04:48:59 · 58 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baby Names

A.172
B.122
C-122
D.17

2007-02-06 04:48:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Homework Help

Imagine theres no countries, it isn't hard to do. Nothing to killl or die for. And no Religion too. Imagine all the people. Living life in peace. What would this be like?

2007-02-06 04:48:54 · 32 answers · asked by puffalump 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Do you think that it is God, Family, and then Work, or God, Work and then Family?

2007-02-06 04:48:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Marriage & Divorce

And do you believe, as he claims, that his one and only extramarital affair was with the male prostitute who blew the whistle on him? Which begs the question, for those that believe him, what would possess an otherwise heterosexual man with no gay inclinations to pursue sex with another man?

2007-02-06 04:48:53 · 13 answers · asked by kena2mi 4 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Before my wife and I met I found an old diary of her's saying that she wonder would it would be like to have a woman as a companion and use a guy just for pleasure. Now, my wife use to be an exotic dancer down in Southern California and I try not to stereotype her or prejudge her. She told me later on that she did kiss a woman just to see if she could be bi or just gay but couldn't do it. I really don't know we're a generation a part and I know things are different now. I understand that her ex husband was abusive and put her through a lot of hell. In addition most guys were jerks to her. She says I'm very different than any guy she has ever met. We are best friends but sometimes I feel she doesn't tell me things just for the sake of our marriage. I told her to keep everything open and that it would be best to tell me than to have th past unexpectanly run in my face. So I do not know but i wonder. Most women say that they do not have to kiss a woman to find that out.

2007-02-06 04:48:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

He has been separated for over 6 months working on divorce due to his wife being unfaithful. Great man with great morals.

2007-02-06 04:48:51 · 21 answers · asked by TB 1 in Marriage & Divorce

2007-02-06 04:48:47 · 9 answers · asked by dawnintrouble 2 in Diet & Fitness

2007-02-06 04:48:45 · 27 answers · asked by Mark C 2 in Polls & Surveys

I don't see it and I never have...she has thin lips, she's too tall, she's too pale, her eyebrows are too bushy, her eyes too small (a big flaw, in my opinion)...so what is considered so attractive about her? There are way prettier women than her in Hollywood and outside of Hollywood.

2007-02-06 04:48:42 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Celebrities

my roommate and i are going to visit her this weekend and i need a great gift idea and something fun to do! does anyone have any ideas?

2007-02-06 04:48:40 · 2 answers · asked by jenabelle 1 in Other - Holidays

Why are your heads in the sand on Sunday thinking about how great Jesus and heaven will be. Take off the freakin blinders, and HELP US HERE !!!!!

2007-02-06 04:48:38 · 13 answers · asked by Sean 5 in Religion & Spirituality

thats the only account on the computer...please help...cant do anything with it

2007-02-06 04:48:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Security

Iwas trying to do a back tuck and my face hit against the mat. What is the fastest way to get rid of it?

2007-02-06 04:48:38 · 4 answers · asked by Dana P 1 in Alternative Medicine

If so, which pair(s)?
Would u prefer traditional ways or tongue shine?
Free of charge! LOL

2007-02-06 04:48:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

She is always on AOL instant messenger. If I go on, I always see her there. Do you think this is bad since I can talk to her almost every second of the day?

2007-02-06 04:48:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating