Education & Reference - 5 September 2007

I was reading the news on Yahoo and came across this paragraph:

"The son of a baker who was an amateur singer, Pavarotti was born Oct. 12, 1935, in Modena. He had a meager upbringing, though he said it was rich with happiness."

I understand "meager" to mean "very little amount of [something]", so does a "meager upbringing" mean he was hardly brought up? Enngh?

I can guess that the reporter meant he was brought up in a simple manner, or maybe even under privation, but why can't he just say exactly that?

2007-09-05 23:30:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Words & Wordplay

something I can quickly go to,if I need to know the correct spelling of a word without backing out of my current program

2007-09-05 23:28:27 · 3 answers · asked by jommytones 1 in Words & Wordplay

it is the only english 5-letter word that pronunce the same when last 4 letters are removed

2007-09-05 23:27:44 · 6 answers · asked by -vBeRnI rOcKz- 1 in Words & Wordplay

2007-09-05 23:14:00 · 16 answers · asked by giuseppina d 1 in Words & Wordplay

i want to become one

2007-09-05 23:13:42 · 11 answers · asked by Bumumble 3 in Teaching

when you say " i am happy to marry you", does it mean i am happy that i married you? or i am happy that i am going to marry?

and when you say i am proud to become a teacher, does it mean you are a teacher now? or you are going to be?

2007-09-05 23:13:17 · 5 answers · asked by Aiko 1 in Words & Wordplay

2007-09-05 23:04:16 · 40 answers · asked by bhumi 2 in Quotations

If you failed what did u fail on? Just really want to pass, costs sooo much money!!

2007-09-05 23:01:31 · 15 answers · asked by NOt me 3 in Standards & Testing

2007-09-05 22:31:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Standards & Testing

I want to leave my current school because of bullies.
But, the school I want to go to is full, and have no places for me.
Is there a way to appeal for a place? I really want to move schools.

2007-09-05 22:11:37 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Primary & Secondary Education

i have an assignment due tommorrow and i need to know how hydrogen affects the environment? please help

2007-09-05 22:04:45 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Homework Help

5. Ray Cupple bought a basic car costing $10,150.00, with options costing $738.00. There is a 6% sales tax in his state and a combined $50.00 license and registration fee. What was Ray's total cost?
A. $10,938.00
B. $11,541.28
C. $11,547.00
D. $11,591.28

6. The Hamilton Brush Company issued 2,500 shares of common stock worth $100,000.00 total. What is the par value of each share?
A. $25.00
B. $40.00
C. $400.00
D. $250.00

11. The Emerson First National Bank is lending you money to buy a new car. The loan agreement will probably state that you must carry _______ insurance.
A. liability
B. collision
C. no-fault
D. medical

2007-09-05 21:56:40 · 1 answers · asked by Sincere 1 in Homework Help

it says :

The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is to love and be loved in return.
~ From "Unforgettable with Love" by Natalie Cole


Also, i tried searching for the song by natalie cole that contains this particular line but i cant seem to find it...why is that??
it seems that "unforgettable with love" is not a song but an album by natalie cole...so where did this line came from even though it was quoted by her?

2007-09-05 21:47:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Quotations

can someone please help, me and my friend are really stuck.


Analyse the character of Lady Macbeth in detail, looking closely at her relationship with her husband. To what extent does she Influence Macbeth in committing the murders? What changes take place in her character during the play?

2007-09-05 21:24:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Homework Help

Persona Non Grata in a sentance?

and how is it pronounced?
per-so-na no- grata?

2007-09-05 21:07:01 · 4 answers · asked by krystal_engel 3 in Words & Wordplay

1) The people in this country
2) Peoples of this country.

People & Peoples - both are nouns, plural..
What is the difference in the meaning in between
the words "people" and " peoples"

Regds
tmuthiah@yahoo.com

2007-09-05 20:58:41 · 5 answers · asked by tmuthiah 5 in Words & Wordplay

2007-09-05 20:53:48 · 6 answers · asked by inquisitive thinker 1 in Words & Wordplay

2007-09-05 20:52:21 · 11 answers · asked by Cogster 1 in Words & Wordplay

Im having a crisis and ive been stressing out over this. Im in my second year and i feel like im wasting time taking worthless classes.
Here are my interests:

Biology: i kinda liked it even though I got a C in general bio. I cant be a nurse because I cant stand blood and guts. My mom believes Im not the type of person that cares for people.and she's pretty much right

Film: i like watching them but i dont think i can pursue this because of my race and gender. The industry is filled with white men (no offense)

Business: I took an intro to business. It was interesting. I was a bit fascinated with the whole advertising tactic people have used to attract customer.


ive seen the advisor, took a counseling career course regarding looking for a career but it didnt help (obviously)

2007-09-05 20:11:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Higher Education (University +)

What are they the only race other than Caucasian not consider minority when apply for college, whole other minorities sometimes get point for been minority, and Asian don't? is all because high ratio of asia apply?

2007-09-05 19:35:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Higher Education (University +)

going to grad school at Vandy. Would this be seen as a step down to future employers? How do people see Vandy?

2007-09-05 19:33:27 · 3 answers · asked by JAMES2K 1 in Higher Education (University +)

I need to know the sites that offer online certifications other than Brainbench.com.

2007-09-05 19:31:13 · 1 answers · asked by Sandeep N 2 in Other - Education

plz..i need it for my holiday assignment. juz 4 more days to go.

sya-syah

2007-09-05 19:23:26 · 4 answers · asked by $y@-sY@h.. 1 in Homework Help

ok so im an undergrad at UC Berkeley. I was a pre-med for awhile but then i have recently changed my mind to go to International business. What should I do to become a competitive applicant? would the business schools only look at my econ courses' grades or the pre-med ones too? help please. i need some advice in what to do.
thanks much

2007-09-05 19:12:30 · 2 answers · asked by Sara B 1 in Higher Education (University +)

Is mostly used for exam and quiz, Sound like scandron, but what is correct spell? Where can i order those form?

2007-09-05 19:09:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Homework Help

2007-09-05 19:06:52 · 2 answers · asked by copol 1 in Homework Help

2007-09-05 19:04:59 · 17 answers · asked by Giggle Bear 3 in Words & Wordplay

Hello,
i am persuing my MCS 2 months back i received my results and i fluncked in 6 subjects.............since then i am unable to start with my studies and when i decide to study i lack concentration and motivation to continue with my studies..........Please help me out with my problem.............how do i get self motivated and gain concentration in my studies...............

2007-09-05 19:03:37 · 2 answers · asked by cool_ashwin13 2 in Homework Help

I'm looking for a word as obscure as defenestrate, but preferably a noun no more than 5 letters long. Can be in foreign languages, but post translations.

2007-09-05 18:57:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Words & Wordplay

i need this word unscramble for my child's homework

2007-09-05 18:46:20 · 5 answers · asked by don j 1 in Words & Wordplay