Education & Reference - 11 January 2007

Longtime residents of San Marcos, Texas, can remember Aquarena Springs by the mermaid performers in the submarine theater.
But by far, the most popular attraction was "Ralph, the Famous Swimming Pig."
Ralph swam around Aquarena Springs performing tricks and dives until the early 1990s, when he retired. Other features of the park were a Swiss Sky Ride (a Von Roll skyride), an observation deck that moved vertically 220 ft above the lake and rotated 360º, They also developed a hotel there and introduced glass bottom boats on the lake.
In 1994, Aquarena Springs was purchased by Texas State University. Aquarena Springs was operated as an amusement park until 1996, when the park was closed and converted by the university to an environmental learning center now known as Aquarena Center. The center still offers glass bottom boat tours plus environmental education tours, an endangered species exhibit and natural aquarium and scientific diving training.

2007-01-11 10:30:53 · 7 answers · asked by s_t_y_w 1 in Homework Help

I hear that often, what does it mean?
Does P & Q stand for something?

2007-01-11 10:29:44 · 12 answers · asked by Eclipse 2 in Other - Education

My daughter is in third grade, her homework today is find a letter with mixing words as aaeiolnrtx.
Thanks for your kindness

2007-01-11 10:29:33 · 5 answers · asked by passionforeverparallel 1 in Homework Help

An analogy will be something that we owe in a restaurant and it is called Bill (this is the name of the person)

2007-01-11 10:28:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Words & Wordplay

"Leaving negative or neutral feedback with no prior communication is UNFAIR."

I don't like the word UNFAIR...what would work better?

It's for my eBay terms.

2007-01-11 10:28:24 · 13 answers · asked by ... 2 in Words & Wordplay

really, a serious question. i think i'm spending so much time on the internet doing nothing productive (just surfing around) that it's really getting in the way of my academics.

how can i resolve this?

2007-01-11 10:27:37 · 8 answers · asked by Sclaven Smith 2 in Higher Education (University +)

Write the possessive form of the noun in parentheses.

The (Harrises) van is parked in the driveway.

Ms.Montaldo belongs to the (nurses)association.

2007-01-11 10:26:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Homework Help

I am not social, don't have much friends, and afraid to speak up.
What can I do to become more social and be popular.
P.S I don't want to be popular just to get attention.

2007-01-11 10:26:03 · 22 answers · asked by ♥ 4 in Home Schooling

2007-01-11 10:25:55 · 7 answers · asked by Abe 1 in Higher Education (University +)

Does University of Florida have a good law school? For undergrads, wouldn't that be pre-law school? At least, that was the term they used in the Career Placement test thing we took today. I wanted to be a lawyer (I'm not sure what kind, exactly, I'm leaning toward a prosecuting attorney or corporate lawyer...but people say you don't really choose until you've been exposed to the different types of law), and the test said that might be what I'm good at, and then it gave me a list of colleges that they suggest attending, but UF wasn't on there. I've heard from teachers and family that it does have a good law school, even though it specializes in medicine, and it was a college I was interested in, since pursuing Harvard Law School seems to be shooting a little too high. Anyway, if you have any information, I would appreciate you sharing it!

2007-01-11 10:24:34 · 2 answers · asked by x 2 in Higher Education (University +)

2007-01-11 10:22:38 · 5 answers · asked by Hugh L 1 in Words & Wordplay

explain why you need to divide both sides of the equation 6r= 96 by 6 to solve for r. what is the value of r??

2007-01-11 10:22:07 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Homework Help

2007-01-11 10:21:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Homework Help

2007-01-11 10:20:53 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Higher Education (University +)

I have these vocab words and definitions but i have to write sentences. The problem is I don't know what part of speech they are and I really don't understand the definitions. So could you guys give me examples please?

1.) Hiatus= to suspend until a later time; a temporary gap; adjournment
2.)Addendum=post script; an addition to a book; a note added to a complete letter
3.) Overture; Prelude; Prologue=introduction to a musical performance, poem, or play
4.) Coda; Epilogue=a concluding musical selection; a concluding section of a literature work
5.) Preamble; Preface= introduction to a legal document; intro to a book, speech, or article

2007-01-11 10:20:51 · 6 answers · asked by PloyCMBrown 2 in Homework Help

2007-01-11 10:20:20 · 6 answers · asked by Reader 2 in Trivia

Im trying to decide about one. I like how tabor was on the sea but not saturaday classes and formal dress and seemed like you had to stay on cmpus on weekends so please let me know how it was for you

2007-01-11 10:19:41 · 2 answers · asked by lil chica 1 in Primary & Secondary Education

how hard is the ACT, if u don't study will u fail miserably? thx 4 answering.

2007-01-11 10:19:36 · 2 answers · asked by ☮☮☮ 3 in Standards & Testing

2007-01-11 10:18:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Words & Wordplay

sum1 plzz answer this i have mid terms and i need 4 reasons.

2007-01-11 10:17:36 · 5 answers · asked by gujucutiie 1 in Homework Help

Its an oral report for science fair

2007-01-11 10:17:16 · 9 answers · asked by The Ponderer 3 in Homework Help

why here two different prepositions before "the tree" "iMGAINE, when the wind blows, not being able to hear the leaves in the trees or watch the branches swing from side to side, Imagine not being able to see the buds on the trees open."

2007-01-11 10:17:09 · 5 answers · asked by ohlala 1 in Studying Abroad

Im in desperate need of help it is 2 weeks left of the cycle and i need to pass all of these classes plz help

2007-01-11 10:16:35 · 4 answers · asked by La Femme 2 in Primary & Secondary Education

Long story made short, I have to create a country as a project for school and I'm completely braindead when it comes to inventing a name. I'd prefer something witty or funny that will keep my classmates awake while I present. Any ideas?

2007-01-11 10:16:14 · 15 answers · asked by Kenzi 2 in Homework Help

Write the possessive of the noun in parentheses.

(Mwanakweli) flower business showed a profit in the first year.

2007-01-11 10:14:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Homework Help

2007-01-11 10:13:45 · 4 answers · asked by reina j 1 in Homework Help

I would like to study a Masters degree in Europe, and Im looking for recommendations, I think Sweden would be a nice place to study...has any of you guys studied there? is anybody currently studying there? how is it like?

Im choosing Sweden because anything thats comes out of it seems to be good: cell phones, furniture, cars, music, etc etc

And Ive read they have great universities.

thanks!!

2007-01-11 10:12:50 · 2 answers · asked by alvarito8 2 in Studying Abroad

2007-01-11 10:11:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Words & Wordplay

science fair is 11 days away (tikes) and i havent even started. we are being forced to do it. i have my topic and forms and everything, i just havent actually started doing it.

2007-01-11 10:09:59 · 2 answers · asked by cocoa_spark 2 in Primary & Secondary Education

My University gave me a second chance instead of dropping me they put me on academic probation. I went last semester and made no friends and failed 3 classes its time to make some serious changes. I want to make at least one good friend, participate more in class (although being a little shy inhibits me), and get straight A's this semester. Does anyone have any plans that can help me achieve these goals because apparently my way is not working?

2007-01-11 10:09:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Higher Education (University +)