Education & Reference - 18 September 2007

2007-09-18 08:29:19 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Quotations

Why do people when asking questions, type "LIKE THIS" and why does it seem that those people are associated with the people who spell "lik ths n stff n thy dnt kar wht they spll lik" .. If there's anyone out there who does, can you explain?
I can understand why people don't use spell-check -- it hardly EVER works. At least, on my computer.

2007-09-18 08:18:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Words & Wordplay

You’re either with us or with the terrorists:
Defining the term “terrorism”
The Monday morning rush hour was in full force, the subway trains rolling. For thousands of citizens, the relaxing weekend trips to the beach and the zoo were still in their minds. One individual had other thoughts on his mind. The weekend was spent making last preparations for a plan that will forever change the lives of him and the thousands of people standing right next to him. He was sweating bullets and clearing his throat constantly, yet, nobody was giving him suspicious looks. At last, a train came to a stop at the station he was residing at. He entered the train calmly, allowing others to enter ahead of him. When the train left the station, it was down to business. He reached into his pocket, where he kept the detonation device. Terrorism has been taking place in the world for centuries. Ever since the terrorist attacks on 9/11, the word terrorism has become a feared word. There isn’t a day that goes by that goes by where the word terrorism isn’t used by the main stream media. But, how is the word terrorism defined? The Oxford English Dictionary (1989) defines terrorism as “A policy intended to strike terror against whom it is adopted”. This paper will introduce to you three different types of terrorism: state, domestic and international by defining them and giving examples of each and with the information I will define terrorism in my own words.
Government Involvement
When a person usually thinks about terrorism, they think about a small group whose views are so rare and outrageous, that they use force and fear to become known or to become more powerful. But many times governments, including the United States, use violence against innocent people. P. Simpson (2002) defines state terrorism in his article “The war on terrorism: Its moral justification and limits” as “acts of violence used by governments and government forces against parts of their own people or against other peoples” (p. 11). Many governments do not believe that what they are doing is a form of terrorism. They use their power to invite or end wars by killing innocent civilians. If you were to look at World War II, you could see many forms of state terrorism.
World War II officially began after Nazi Germany invaded neighboring Poland on September 1, 1939. Two days later, on September 3, Britain declared war on Germany. “The London Blitz, 1940” (2001) describes that Adolf Hitler planned on a bombing campaign on the city of London to demoralize the British citizens and call for a surrender. The bombing on London began on September 7, 1940 and for 57 days they were constantly being bombarded. Over 177,000 citizens were placed in bomb shelters during the night to protect them from the bombardment. On May 11, 1941, all bombing on the British capital was ceased due to Germany’s new campaign on the eastern front against the Russians (para. 1-2). This act would be defined as an act of state terrorism because of the motives behind the bombing of London. Hitler wanted to demoralize the citizens of Britain. The campaign was not intended to take out military bases, equipment, etc. Though history defines the Axis powers of World War II as the “bad” side, a nation on the Allied powers also used state terrorism to end the war for good.
With the War in Europe already over, the United States could finally focus entirely on the Pacific, where the Japanese were putting up a good fight. President Harry Truman had to make a decision that would eventually end the war in the Pacific. He decided to drop an atomic bomb in Japan. According to “The atomic bombing of Hiroshima”, (n.d.) on August 6, 1945 at 8:15 a.m. an atomic bomb was dropped on the city of Hiroshima. Hiroshima had a population of 300,000 civilians and there were about 43,000 soldiers stationed in or around Hiroshima. 70,000 people were initially killed by the blast and within five years over 200,000 people died resulting from the explosion (para. 1-2, 6). This event right here is quite arguable on whether or not it is a form of state terrorism. We were engaged in a war with Japan at the time, so you could argue that it was an act of war. The thing is that there were 300,000 innocent citizens residing in Hiroshima. They did nothing wrong and didn’t deserve to be killed. When at war, you are fighting the opposite military, not the citizens living in the country you are at war with.

2007-09-18 08:16:37 · 9 answers · asked by Dan 2 in Other - Education

2007-09-18 08:16:17 · 14 answers · asked by salutesalma 1 in Words & Wordplay

There were five items on the kitchen counter; a coffemaker, a bag of beans, a grinder, a sugar bowl, and a cracked cup.

2007-09-18 08:07:58 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Homework Help

My university just switched to semesters from quarters. I am suppose to graduate in May of 2008 but I need to come up with 9 elective hours to graduate. I was wondering if there was any kind of program or certification (such as first aid) that I can take, outside of my university, for college credits. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT!

2007-09-18 08:04:15 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Higher Education (University +)

2007-09-18 08:01:43 · 6 answers · asked by just bees and things and flowers 2 in Trivia

I am crap in math, be kind. Thanks for the help!

2007-09-18 07:58:31 · 13 answers · asked by yeah 2 in Homework Help

what is the designer's aesthetic?


-i was looking on dictionary.com and like 3 other places and they all said "appreciation of beauty".

"what was the designers appreciation of beauty?"
makes no sense to me.

2007-09-18 07:52:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Words & Wordplay

Do they think some might be wolves in sheep's clothing who cross dress just for the shear fun of it?

2007-09-18 07:52:18 · 5 answers · asked by ghouly05 7 in Words & Wordplay

2007-09-18 07:50:09 · 4 answers · asked by patches 1 in Words & Wordplay

I'm in 9th grade. I missed Friday, Monday and Tuesday because I've had a bad cold. I couldn't even go to Homecoming Friday.
I know I'm going to have a LOT of homework, a LOT of notes to copy, and a test or two waiting for me when I get back, which should be tomorrow.
How can I make all that work up without falling behind in my classes because everyday the teachers go over something new and important. Please help. I have so much to do!!!!

2007-09-18 07:48:41 · 4 answers · asked by i use Y!A 1 in Homework Help

well il be going for an electronics eng. in future in newyork and il first get enrolled in a community collaeg in new york but i stil dont know which communty collage has an associate degree regarding that and wht collage has the smoothest transfer after associate degree to prolly just abt any 4 year university.

2007-09-18 07:47:24 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Higher Education (University +)

1.I went into the kitchen; then made dinner.
2.Sheila is a wondering girl; she has many friends.
3.Helen is good friend; and a wonderful cook.
4.She left only moments ago; but she will be back.

2007-09-18 07:31:26 · 10 answers · asked by annashay t 1 in Words & Wordplay

2007-09-18 07:26:28 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Words & Wordplay

i have asked questions using "INTERNET SLANG" its quicker than typing tha whole word...and wenever i ask a question ppl r lyk well obviously ur not ready becuz u dont even kno how to spell correctly...im lyk well i kno how to spell and i kno how to type wtf i think they can figure out wut tha word is
like-lyk
when-wen
what-wat-wut
what the ****-wtf
oh my god-omg

its not rockest science...what do u think about this matter? do u think its a big thing or just ppl wanting to complain.!?

2007-09-18 07:06:35 · 2 answers · asked by Savannah C 1 in Words & Wordplay

british and the western front 1914 - 1918

2007-09-18 07:06:04 · 6 answers · asked by danhol 1 in Homework Help

like a sociology degree?

2007-09-18 07:05:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Teaching

Pros & cons of corporal punishment right or wrong by teachers in India.

2007-09-18 07:05:37 · 13 answers · asked by ayushi m 1 in Teaching

2007-09-18 07:01:14 · 4 answers · asked by ruben.acorral 1 in Financial Aid

Because my teacher thinks that writing is more boring than spelling. I think she shouldn't be an English teacher if you ask me.

2007-09-18 06:48:25 · 3 answers · asked by chrisafirgirl 2 in Teaching

I just wanna know.

C/O 2010

2007-09-18 06:45:57 · 21 answers · asked by Kimmi (: i ♥ denver nuggets; 4 in Primary & Secondary Education

actually my problem is different....i did my b.a in hindi from india...after that i got married...but now somehow i came in usa with immigration visa.here i want to study..i want to get bachlour dgree from usa...i want to change my line i mean i dont want to do something in hindi.....so pls somebody who knows about something ...suggest me something...and help me to findout good for me ....sorry if i didmistake in writting as my english is not so good .

2007-09-18 06:43:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Higher Education (University +)

please help I am bad at government, Thanks

In 7-10 well developed sentences, write a paragraph about why you think the plan of government provided by the U.S. Constitution has been successful for more then 200 years. Why has this document survived without being radically changed? Why hasn't our government been completely restructured?

2007-09-18 06:33:22 · 2 answers · asked by mncltrr 3 in Home Schooling

2007-09-18 06:28:40 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Words & Wordplay

Nope.....Not homework, chum. Just a little creative, wholesome fun on YA.

1. Just the facts, maam.
2. OMG ! The victim looks exactly like ________.
3. The screams were manical.
4. Anyone ever tell you that you sound like Elmer Fudd?
5. Hold it right there, mister!
6. The footsteps got louder and louder.
7. Thank GOD no one ate my Twinkies.
8. A little louder please. I don't think the people at the other end of the house heard you!!
9. And I say this with the deepest respect....... NO !!
10. What would SUnshine MacGillicutty say at a time like this, other than the obvious......... Hee Haw. I love MattBaby!


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2007-09-18 06:22:40 · 7 answers · asked by I am Sunshine 6 in Words & Wordplay

The money is taken out of my pay check, then I have to use the remainder of my pay check to pay for my own college loans. Is that fair? Can anyone be morally okay with taking this money from me and using it for themselves? At the very, very LEAST, they could pay it back after they graduate and get a job.

2007-09-18 06:05:47 · 9 answers · asked by damo 2 in Financial Aid

2007-09-18 05:57:34 · 1 answers · asked by sophia d 2 in Words & Wordplay

My son is in the 5th grade and I need an advocate that knows the state and federal laws for my state and school district. I know there are people who help you with school problems who are not part of the school district. They are advocates for the parents. Anyone know where I could go to find one for my state, Nevada, Clark County School District.

2007-09-18 05:37:57 · 3 answers · asked by becca7496 1 in Special Education

I get sick of hearing this phase over and over again. Too the point that I want to be under the bus. Looking for a little help.

2007-09-18 05:30:41 · 7 answers · asked by Steve 2 in Words & Wordplay