Education & Reference - 31 July 2006

When people say there are times in life when you need a little insight. Believe me... I NEED ALL OF IT AS I CAN GET!!!

I never liked school. I was the quite one but never really put forth an effort to do well. Heck, I didn't even take the SAT's. But still I squeaked by in graduating with a standard diploma. Now, I'm really starting to crack down and get serious about my life but my academic past and my surprise pathetic 1.6 GPA (Repeat 1.6) is always coming back to haunt me. I'm young, seventeen years old and really need to get on the stick. Is it anyone else's fault I was a total slacker? Hell no. I just need to get it together and I'm feeling the sting from the dumb mistakes I've made. But how can I when my GPA won't even get me into a community college or even the military? I feel stuck and can't live w/ the folks forever.

So is there anyone here who was in the same boat as me and got out of it and is doing well for themselves. If anyone can give me adivice it would be swell

2006-07-31 14:30:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Education

Who else used nonviolent civil disobedience to fight oppression? (mark all that apply.)
Lord Mountbatten
Nelson Mandela
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Malcolm X

2006-07-31 14:30:12 · 4 answers · asked by xxwicked_fluffy_clownxx 1 in Homework Help

i have been home schooled all my life
i might go to public school
i am going into 8th grade
half of me wants to go to public school
half of me does not
if i do go i am afraid i will do something wrong
or get like all Fs i dont know what to do please help me
i have to know soon

2006-07-31 14:27:09 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home Schooling

I want to be behind ideas such as DVD players, Bluray, High definition televisions, electronic hardware in general. What major would you take to become behind such ideas. I believe its engineering, but I'm not sure. My previous idea for a major was computer science, anythoughts on which is better is greatly appreciated.

2006-07-31 14:26:48 · 5 answers · asked by Allen 3 in Higher Education (University +)

One I've heard that I like is "I'm dropping the kids off at the pool." My co-worker always has to "see a man about a horse," which I don't quite understand.

What are yours?

2006-07-31 14:26:40 · 5 answers · asked by Hello Che 3 in Words & Wordplay

Before you got your jobs did you have any experience prior to starting?
I am taking online courses for assisting,
but am wondering how many got thier foot in the door with no prior experience
and what state are you working in?

Thanks

2006-07-31 14:21:35 · 4 answers · asked by unhappyinin 4 in Other - Education

i going to present about my notebook what can i talk about it?

2006-07-31 14:20:53 · 3 answers · asked by winalz 1 in Homework Help

2006-07-31 14:20:39 · 2 answers · asked by sean 1 in Studying Abroad

2006-07-31 14:17:19 · 22 answers · asked by teh_sexi_hotttie 4 in Preschool

Hello, my name is Albert Custard Jr. and I am an eight grade student at Ellender Middle School in Marrero, Louisiana. I have been nominated to represent my school and my community at the National Young Leaders Conference in Birmingham Alabama.

The Conference brings exceptional middle school and high school students from around the country to an interactive program. I have enclosed the invitation that was mailed to me for you to review. As you can see, this will be a powerful and life changing experience enabling me to interact with many prominent men and women whom most of us only see on television. Attending this conference will enable me to develop my leadership skills and reach my career goals. For me to attend the conference, I have to raise the tuition and travel expenses.

I maintain a 3.8 grade point average. I am an assistant captain in Ellender Middle schools Academic Games program. I have just been inducted into the Junior National Honor Society. I have been awarded six trophies for maintaining an “A” average and I was also awarded two Superintendents awards, 12 honor roll certificates, two scholastic achievement certificates, and five perfect attendance record awards. I also have had the honor of being student of the month. My favorite accomplishment is when I was elected Mayor of a small pretend city in Delgado Community college called Exchange City. I currently work as a screen operator in the Video and Screen Ministry at Greater St. Stephens Full Gospel Baptist Church.

The reason I’m asking for your help, my father is on disability. He was diagnosed with Chronic Congested Heart failure (He has an extremely low heart rate) and could not work ever again, and my mother just makes enough money to keep us going from day to day. That is why I am writing to you today.

My participation in the Conference depends on whether or not I can raise enough money in sponsorship. The tuition is $1404 plus travel expenses. I was also hoping to make a little more money for my parents to come.

I am hoping that you will assist me with just a small donation. My tuition must be paid no later than August 4.

Your support for my sponsorship request would greatly be appreciated.

If you have any questions please contact me at 504-328-2941 or e-mail me at Custard93@yahoo.com


Sincerely,

Albert Custard Jr.

P.S
I already saved 200 dollars I just need the rest.

2006-07-31 14:17:09 · 3 answers · asked by lol 3 in Financial Aid

2006-07-31 14:08:34 · 6 answers · asked by tweety_shun 1 in Other - Education

2006-07-31 14:06:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home Schooling

2006-07-31 14:05:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Education

i want to make presentation about my wallet what i can describe about it and should i talk

2006-07-31 14:05:29 · 4 answers · asked by nameless 1 in Homework Help

I want to know the average or what you guys think is the average percentage for a 13 year old (grade 7) going into grade 8.. My overall average for three terms is 96.7 rounded off to 97%.. what do you guys think?

2006-07-31 14:00:37 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Education

What do you think of this quote?

People ask me, what is the purpose of life? And I respond: In a nutshell, life is preparation for eternity.

We were made to last forever, and God wants us to be with Him in Heaven. One day my heart is going to stop, and that will be the end of my body-- but not the end of me. I may live 60 to 100 years on earth, but I am going to spend trillions of years in eternity. This is the warm-up act - the dress rehearsal. God wants us to practice on earth what we will do forever in eternity. We were made by God and for God, and until you figure that out, life isn't going to make sense. Life is a series of problems: you are in one now, you're just coming out of one or you're getting ready to go into another one. The reason for this is that God is more interested in your character than your comfort.

-Rick Warren (Interview), author of The Purpose Driven Life.

2006-07-31 13:59:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Quotations

2006-07-31 13:58:44 · 4 answers · asked by jaq 2 in Higher Education (University +)

root(x) > natural log (x)?

2006-07-31 13:58:37 · 2 answers · asked by Shervin E 1 in Higher Education (University +)

2006-07-31 13:56:48 · 3 answers · asked by fr3Eman 1 in Words & Wordplay

I mean, im not very smart, and its 8 years, which is a lot, but Im not a very bright student, anybody wanna give me some advice or tell me if I should try it......Im still doing my basics for my associates degree!!

2006-07-31 13:56:48 · 5 answers · asked by Ramiro S 1 in Other - Education

in different neiborhoods we have different slangs people dnt understands wut it means n i wonder who event da words so we could use it

2006-07-31 13:56:43 · 3 answers · asked by letsgo 3 in Words & Wordplay

I've taken about 18 units in child dev. I have experience in raising my two children and taking care of friends, and families children. I haven't worked in child center setting. If anyone out there knows please help.Thank you

2006-07-31 13:54:30 · 10 answers · asked by *Kitty* 3 in Preschool

It may refer to something special. Maybe a religious term, but I'm not sure.

2006-07-31 13:53:18 · 3 answers · asked by AliNice 1 in Other - Education

Remember there are parathesis after the sentence.
1. "What happened?"(Mason, pg.13)
or
2. "What happened"(Mason, pg.13)?

If I had to put in a 'period,' I do it like #1. It's the question mark that is screwing me up.

2006-07-31 13:52:59 · 16 answers · asked by ? 4 in Words & Wordplay

I've heard it involves an iPod.

2006-07-31 13:52:50 · 13 answers · asked by Dictator Threb 2 in Trivia

Gargaious?...something like that

2006-07-31 13:52:00 · 13 answers · asked by jwaltontx 1 in Words & Wordplay

I used AOP lifepac last year for kindergarden and was alittle unhappy with its pace and I felt that I wasn't getting everything I wanted out of it.This year I really have had a hard time deciding and have waited until the last minute to purchase.I live in NC and would love some help.???

2006-07-31 13:51:12 · 6 answers · asked by Kayla A 2 in Home Schooling

2006-07-31 13:48:40 · 14 answers · asked by ניקול 4 in Primary & Secondary Education

i've been stuck in a rut.. i'm on a 10 year plan for college and it sucks!! if you're in a similar situation, or have been on the same path, what helped you turn around to finally finish school?

2006-07-31 13:47:12 · 18 answers · asked by TheKid 3 in Higher Education (University +)

Give me an example of something you hear people say all the time that is incorrect.

Give me an example of a word that is often misspelled or misused.

2006-07-31 13:30:04 · 17 answers · asked by sexychik1977 6 in Words & Wordplay