All categories - 9 October 2007

"What I want to fix your attention on is the vast overall movement towards the discrediting, and finally the elimination, of every kind of human excellence -- moral, cultural, social or intellectual. And is it not pretty to notice how 'democracy' (in the incantatory sense) is now doing for us the work that was once done by the most ancient dictatorships, and by the same methods? The basic proposal of the new education is to be that dunces and idlers must not be made to feel inferior to intelligent and industrious pupils. That would be 'undemocratic.' Children who are fit to proceed may be artificially kept back, because the others would get a trauma by being left behind. The bright pupil thus remains democratically fettered to his own age group throughout his school career, and a boy who would be capable of tackling Aeschylus or Dante sits listening to his coeval's [of the same age] attempts to spell out A CAT SAT ON A MAT. We may reasonably hope for the virtual abolition of education when 'I'm as good as you' has fully had its way. All incentives to learn and all penalties for not learning will vanish. The few who might want to learn will be prevented; who are they to overtop their fellows? And anyway, the teachers -- or should I say nurses? -- will be far too busy reassuring the dunces and patting them on the back to waste any time on real teaching. We shall no longer have to plan and toil to spread imperturbable conceit and incurable ignorance among men." C. S. Lewis

He’s nailed our public schools of the 21st century, hasn’t he?

There are two items in the Communist Manifesto that stick out like sore thumbs.

1. A progressive graduated income tax.
2. Government education of the children.
And guess what? We have both of those here today.

2007-10-09 03:59:04 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-10-09 03:58:43 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Other than there being a lot more lonely chicks.

2007-10-09 03:58:36 · 21 answers · asked by Piper J 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Especially, the metal tools like spades, pruning scissors, etc. which may have some rust. Is there a way I can sharpen their edges myself?

2007-10-09 03:58:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

They are 1.2.3 (b) & (c); 1.3.4
http://www.math.hkbu.edu.hk/~wmxue/m0011/assignment1.pdf
You can mail your answer to me and/or post it here.

2007-10-09 03:58:12 · 1 answers · asked by Han Z 1 in Mathematics

Hey,
I've just applied to become an Army Musician, has anyone done this and can you give me some pointers? Whats it like? Anything I might need to know? Just hearing from someone who's been here before would be good.
Thanks

2007-10-09 03:58:09 · 4 answers · asked by Sarah M 1 in Performing Arts

The jukebox is playing
A honky tonk song
One more I keep saying
And then I'll go home
What good does it do me
I know what I'll find
An empty bottle
A broken heart
And you're still on my mind

The people are dancing
And having their fun
I just sit here thinking
About what you have done
To try and forget you
I turn to the wine
An empty bottle
A broken heart
And you're still on my mind

Alone and foresaken
So blue I could cry
I just sit here drinking
Till the bottle runs dry
What good does it do me
I know what I'll find
An empty bottle
A broken heart
And you're still on my mind

2007-10-09 03:58:09 · 9 answers · asked by St. Dave 5 in Polls & Surveys

2007-10-09 03:58:07 · 1 answers · asked by TARBA 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Everyone is telling me that it is better to have your engagment ring & wedding band sodered together. I am not sure I want this, does it matter? Any advice?

2007-10-09 03:57:55 · 15 answers · asked by TIGERDD24 2 in Weddings

2007-10-09 03:57:41 · 2 answers · asked by Thinker 3 in Mathematics

seeing the word "ludicrous" written from the pros everytime the McCanns are mentioned in a bad light with regards to the investigation.

Who wants to help me bring a broader range of words to Y!A?

I'll start:

ABSURD

LAUGHABLE....

2007-10-09 03:57:38 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

I was. My son dropped a glass of milk and then made my younger son clean it up with my wife's blouse. I took a belt and lightly slapped his bottom. Not even hard. Then I made him wear his mother's blouse for the rest of the day.
Was I too severe?
Apparently my wife thought so and we got into an argument. Which resulted in her slapping me in the face and me slamming her against the wall. Then our neighbors called the cops and they took me in for abuse.
Who is in the wrong here?
I am steaming mad!

2007-10-09 03:57:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Any gift ideas for a 40th birthday for a man my husband works for but has no idea about his likes/hobbies?

2007-10-09 03:57:13 · 3 answers · asked by me 6 in Other - Holidays

2007-10-09 03:56:34 · 15 answers · asked by Eleventy 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-09 03:56:29 · 16 answers · asked by NONAME 4 in Religion & Spirituality

For lunch today?

2007-10-09 03:56:17 · 22 answers · asked by ? 3 in Polls & Surveys

I have court this month I am going to be representing myself. I want to know what it is called or how do I ask for a continuance or a new judge based on bias? I have dealt with this judge in the past he does not like me. The 2x times before was not anything criminal something totally different. This time it is for a driving while under revocation. Which is a long story in itself.

2007-10-09 03:56:05 · 5 answers · asked by lordbuggin_2000 4 in Law & Ethics

WWE needs help the matches are getting old, so what kinds of matches and who would you like to see in them?
Please use present wwe superstars that wrestle!

2007-10-09 03:55:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Wrestling

2007-10-09 03:55:36 · 6 answers · asked by TARBA 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I am starting a half sleeve on October 21st, and I was just curious if the price I'm paying is a tad high. It might also be because of my geographic region though, but I'm still curious.

I live in Northern Virginia/DC Metro area. I went to the local shops around here to gauge price and talent, and I found the best one for me.

Anyways, my artist charges $150 per hour, and the piece should take approx. 8 hours..so I'm looking at $1200 total for a ballpark figure. Does this seem steep? Or average?

2007-10-09 03:55:32 · 12 answers · asked by April 1 in Tattoos

Be specific I'm doing a paper for a class and need help from random people. Thanks & do not forget to Star this Quesion Please .

2007-10-09 03:55:17 · 8 answers · asked by Washington 3 in Other - Social Science

how long will it take to reach the moon?

2007-10-09 03:55:16 · 5 answers · asked by Lisa 1 in Astronomy & Space

I have thought of these: Vanna from Wheel of Fortune, a piñata, an 80s girl, kid trick-or-treater... I just don't know creative (and funny!) ways to put them together...

2007-10-09 03:55:15 · 11 answers · asked by brisk1324 2 in Halloween

There are more young mothers now than there were three years ago. I mean young as in NOT EVEN 18YRS OLD!!!!!!! There is an old saying that holds true throughout time. " Just because you CAN have children, DOES NOT mean that you should." I mean, how immature are these people today?

2007-10-09 03:55:15 · 31 answers · asked by squirephlem 1 in Marriage & Divorce

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mNjd-hnxbs

# 1

2007-10-09 03:55:12 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rock and Pop

“Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward you. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.”

2007-10-09 03:54:55 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

and ready to rise to the battle if needed..or a watchman on the wall..to protect and serve.

2007-10-09 03:54:53 · 6 answers · asked by mary 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Music, Sports, Shows, etc. @ West Palm Beach, Tampa, Orlando

2007-10-09 03:54:26 · 1 answers · asked by Enrique D 2 in Other - United States

how do i get my pictures to flash back and forth like alesana myspace profile pic and/or MCR's myspace profile pic

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=5187194

or

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=2102684

2007-10-09 03:54:15 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Photography

my little 6 year old cousin is alergic to all dairy products. we just found out that she can have eggs, but it must be a minimum. i am tyring to find recipes (preferably without eggs) so that i can make her cookies, cakes, muffins etc. Does anyone have any recipes??/

THANKS!!

2007-10-09 03:54:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Vegetarian & Vegan