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This semester, I have decided to take AP US History. Today was the first day of school. When I got to that class, my teacher started off saying that:
1. homework would take at LEAST 2 hours a night, not including time for studying
2. if we had a hard time reading and comprehending -which I do-, that our grade will suffer greatly
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3. we are required to read books outside of class that she assigns throughout the semester
When I first heard all of that, I got upset: I knew that I would suffer a lot in this class. I'm a horrible and slow reader, and she said that chapters frequently would have to be read in one night. I'm planning on telling my dad all of this tonight and asking him if I can switch into honors world history instead, but I don't think that he will want me to. How do I convince him that I will fail this class, or possibly get a C or D? By the way, he always tells me stuff like "you're the smartest kid I ever met", meaning that he won't accept me not taking the highest level class. (link)
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Teachers tend to make shit up. Some of them - like yours, it would seem - feel the need to play up the academic rigor of their class...as though more work is equal to more education, or some such thing. In reality, their class tends to be much less difficult than they claim.
And, if your teacher is actually being quite honest about her expectations, that doesn't really matter anyway - I didn't do nearly that much work in AP US history, and I got a 5 on the test. All that matters is that you have a strong conceptual understanding of, well, US history; doing an assload of work won't make a difference. And it's the test that counts in the end, because the test is what gets you college credits.
But then, you still may not want to put yourself through that kind of hell, which is perfectly understandable; absurd amounts of stress aren't worth a measely class.
Were I you, I would tell your father that, despite how he feels about my academic capabilities, I am quite well aware of my own limitations, and that I would rather apply my energies where I know they would put to better use.
What I would suggest is, see if you can't switch out the class a week or two into it - you may find that it's not as hard as you think, and if it actually IS that hard, you can switch out knowing for sure that you made the right choice.
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In the 1700s what did the french use on their bread. and what else did they eat besides bread (the more specific the better) (link)
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Mayonaise?
Actually, they might have used that on meat...i'm not sure...
They DID use margerine, though. In fact, that was invented by the french as an alternative to butter, because real butter was used as grease for something involved with making weapons, and was in short supply.
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i have liked my friend since the summer, and i didnt tell anybody. recently i was about to tell him when he started getting with my friend. they got in a big fight because she got with somebody else and he called her a whore and they hated eachother. then i told people that i liked him. now all of a sudden they want to get with eachother again and it makes me want to jump off a cliff and die. what should i do? (link)
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Well, don't jump off a cliff and die, for one thing.
Moreover, you need to...calm down a little. I know it hurts at the moment, but there isn't much you can do about that. Just take it in stride - there will be other boys.
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My teacher wants to make these sound videos that are not copyrighted. Well she tried this website called Garage Band that lets you make your own music but we can`t figure out how to do it. Does anyone know any websites where anyone can make their own music sounds? (link)
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Garage Band is an Apple program that you can use to make music; it's not a website, but an actual program that you have to save on your computer.
From what I can tell, it normally comes with new Macs (apple macintosch computers).
If you have the software, here's a website that tell's you a little about how to use it:
http://www.jon-wright.co.uk/garageband/what_is_garageband.htm
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ive made a yahoo group and i have put over a hundred screen caps on it of a tv program.
i got these pictures years ago off another website. im abit worried now about whether its iligal and if i have to ask permission from the tv company or someone even though i got them from a website? (link)
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Well, if they were on a website, then it's in the "public domain"; that is, free for the taking.
Of course, you're right: they're probably protected under copyright for the company that owns the rights to the television show.
But you say you got them years ago?
Odds are, the company not only doesn't care, but will never even notice.
You've got nothing to worry about; if, for some reason, the company owning the rights discovers your group, and takes issue with the pictures, you'll probably get an email from their legal department, after which you'll know that they don't want you having them up there. Otherwise, continue doing whatever it is you do. They won't send a SWAT team to your house or anything.
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I put this in spirituality even though it doesn't really fit...
When I was a young teen I was very active in my church and school. I was in the choir, I helped to organize the children's liturgy, and I took part in the discussions and events that our Catechist organized all the time.
When I was seventeen I feel in love with another girl. For a few months we kept our relationship secret, but eventually it had to come out and my church pretty much ostracized me and told me in no uncertain terms that my help was no longer needed. My relationship with that girl lasted for two years and we are still very close friends. What happened with my church makes me very sad, but I don't regret my choices. I am a bi-sexual woman and I'm not ashamed of it.
The problem is now I am dating a guy and have been for a while. Old friends from the church are suddenly talking to me and being all nice and welcoming again. It's breaking my heart because I know if this relationship ends and I meet a woman I want to date I'll be kicked out again just as quickly. They keep inviting me out to dinner or to mass, (I have kept going over the years but I'm basically ignored by everyone.) Part of me wants desperately to be accepted and loved by these people again, the other part of me is just furious with the way they treated me and the pressure they are putting on me now to conform. Should I just accept this while it lasts or should I maybe say something to these people? (link)
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Well, It really depends on what you, personally, want the most out of it.
Were it me, I'd say something to them. I'd tell them that their narrow-minded intolerance is unbecoming of civilized human beings, and that I would really prefer to have nothing to do with them.
Basically, I wouldn't care to know them any longer because they clearly do not value you for who you are.
You're probably right, in that they will shun you again if you start dating a woman again, and you have to think: are those really the sorts of people that you want as friends? Good friends will love you because of you; they won't be put off because you're different than they are.
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Hey I wanted to see if it was possible to save a DVD movie onto the computer. Is it possible? I tried to do it but it didn't work. Do you need a special program, and if so what is it called? Thanks in advance. (link)
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You want to save it as a DVD image file.
The best program for this (the one that I, personally, use) is called Alcohol 120%. It will allow you to save DVD images to your computer, run them from your computer, and, I think, burn them to blank DVD's (if you have a DVD burner).
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i quit playing volleyball this year.. but i want to make sure i'm eating healthy so i don't become bigger, considering volleyball was my main source of exercise.
what is a good diet to be on for a 15/f? (link)
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None.
That is, no diet - it's not a good idea to diet if you're not overweight.
There are basically just two things you have to do:
Eat healthy, and only when you're hungry (that is, don't eat just because you're bored, or some such thing).
Have some sort of activity in your life. Jogging, exercising, something of that sort.
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I used to see a guy from other country for no more than 2 weeks, i fell in love with him, but he didn't. How can i make him love me, i think he is Mr. Right for me. (link)
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You can't make him love you.
The best you can do is be yourself. He'll like you, or he won't.
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I want to send something to from NY to SF and was wondering if anyone knew about how many days it takes. I want it to get there on a particular date; so I want to know when to send it out.
Thanks in advance (link)
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It really tends to vary, depending on what carrier you use and how much you pay.
Whenever you ship something, the company (UPS, FedEx, Postal Service, or DHL) will give you a number of shiping options. Generally, they'll be something like Regular, 2 day air mail, Next day shipping, etc. They'll generally tell you how long you should expect it to take for each of the options. You can typically find out these things on their websites.
The truth is, you can never know for certain. Sometimes things arrive a little earlier, sometimes a little later.
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okay i just had a party and this boy i like did stuff with me and my friend asked him out for me without me knowing and he said he will think about it he didnt know .. walking home from school he didnt talk to me but he only walked by me once and it looked like he was trying to hide his head.. does that mean he doesnt like me ? and all of my friends and his friends at the party said he was all over me and we were goin to end up goin out.. what should i do ? and did that mean he didnt like me ? (link)
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Well, all that means is that he was uncomfortable talking to you at that time. Doesn't mean he doesn't like you; more likely, he's still trying to work things through in his head.
What should you do? Talk to him about it.
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I was wondering if there was a program on the internet to scan files before I download them to see if they will harm my computer. If there is provide the link please. (link)
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Well, this is a good, free antivirus program that can scan if AFTER you put it on your computer. There's really no way to scan something BEFORE you download it - it needs to be on your computer for the program to scan it!
It's called "AVG Anti-virus Free"
http://www.zdnet.com.au/downloads/0,39024478,39092278s,00.htm
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I'm 15/f and my older sister is 17/f. She refuses to believe that I wear a bigger bra size than her. I don't think it's a big deal or anything becuase why would it be? Now she always talks about how I wear really padded bras. I hate padded bras and I've never owned one. I tell her that and then she goes into how I probably stuff. I don't know what her problem is. What should I do other than just ignore her? I can't ignore her because she talks about it infront of everyone! (link)
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Don't pay it much mind. She makes a claim that's not true? Say so, and don't worry about it after that. Others will know that she's just insecure, and they won't pay her much mind if you don't.
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One of my best girl friends (susan), and one of my good guy friends (conor) and I are all really good friends. I always flirted with conor, and so did susan, but neither of us liked him. However, conor just asked susan out, and she was really excited. I pretended to be excited for her, but inside i secretly was jealous, and even a little sad. I don't think I'm jealous that Conor likes Susan, but I think I just really want a boyfriend. Any suggestions to make me feel better? Thanks (14/f) (link)
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There's really not much that can be said to make you feel better. However, you're absolutely on the right track: understanding how you feel, and why you feel that way.
You may very well feel this way for a little while. The important thing is just what you're doing already; keep your feelings in perspective, and don't make any rash decisions based on them. There'll be somebody for you. In the mean time, just be patient.
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Holding a grudge isnt the best to do. But what happens when something really just ticks you off and you can't help it. How do I get rid of a grudge without having to say sorry first? I mean what if it wasnt my fault? (link)
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Then don't apologize: forgive.
Basically, it's a matter of letting it go. Easier said than done, of course. It's not really something that anyone can tell you how to do; it's something that you have to work through for yourself. Personally, what I do is realize my mistakes in the matter, and avoid making them again. Even if the mistake is just trusting another particular person.
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I need some websites for finding used cars online.
I have cars.com, edmunds.com, and carmax.com
help please (link)
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Cars.com is actually the best one, as far as i can tell. It has the most listings and the most diverse searching options.
(that's the website where I found my car, by the way)
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okay like im really skinny but i have like a baby face and when i look down i have a little double chin is there any way to get rid of that (like exercises) without going on a diet cus im skinny enough as it is? (link)
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Haha...don't worry about it. Everyone gets that double chin when they look down/ push down their jaw. That's just a sign that you have flesh on your face!
Don't worry about getting rid of it; other people don't even notice it. It's not from fat, it's from being human.
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I'm 13 and my mom is getting on my case about EVERYTHING!!! Now adays...i just wish she would leave me alone. I mean she's always watching over my back when I'm on the internet, asking who I'm talking to when I'm on IM or on the Phone...and to top it off. When the guy I like comes around she just stares and I feel uncomfortable. My question is, how do I keep my mom out of MY buisness?
-Beyond Joking (link)
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You don't. She's going to be nosey, for lack of a better word, like this, for a little while.
All you have to do is stay calm. When you react to her doing this in a mean or agitated way, she in turn will become more agitated and pushy. Just stay calm, and ask her to respect your privacy. And, it can't hurt to give in a little every now and then; letting her know a little about what is going on in your life will help her feel better.
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I'm 13 years old...Ever since I started liking guys...I've noticed that ever guy that I liked never liked me back. And when I just reached the point where I thought this guy that was "perfect for me" I got up the courage to ask him out and now he's being a total jerk to me. Is there something wrong with me or am I just not good enough for anyone? (link)
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No, no, you're just fine.
The problem isn't you, or really even him.
You're just young.
The truth is, boys (and girls too, for the most part) are not very...emotionally in tune at your age. You're going to be getting all sorts of feelings, as are your peers, and they're going to change fairly frequently. So, you're going to end up feeling confused sometimes, and boys are going to behave irrationally with you. Not because you're not good enough, or you're not pretty, or any such thing...just because you're young, and this is all new.
The trick is this: don't take these feelings very seriously. Enjoy them, and work with them if you'd like, but stay focused on the more important things in life. In a few years, everything will fall nicely into place. Until then, just stay focused.
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Can somebody please explain the difference of being a democrat, and republican?
And say you vote for bush that make you a democrat ot republican. If you voted for Kerry you'd be? i'd love to know this, and please explain this an easy way, im only 13 and pretty, slow, lol. (link)
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Wikipedia.com is always a good website for these things.
Here's the page about democrats:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Party_%28United_States%29
Here's the page about republicans:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republican_Party_%28United_States%29
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