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Where can I join to be a feminist?

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008


And…if I offered you 200 dollars to suck on these toes, would you?
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/co…

 

Go to the back door of Hernando’s tonight after 7 pm. Knock 17 times, wait four seconds and knock another 26 times.

Then, quack like a duck for EXACTLY 90 seconds. When the door opens, use the magic password ‘glass ceiling’ and you’re in.

There’s a small test before you can sign up, but as long as you bring a sharp knife and a melon baller you’ll have no trouble with that.

Oh and bring your friend from the pic. He has just the sort of toes that go well with melon balls.

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http://feminist.org/ National
http://feminism.meetup.com/ local / US
http://www.womenforwomen.org/searchlp3/?…
http://www.huntalternatives.org/pages/82…

I’ll pass on the lizard toes, dont you know reptiles carry salmonella?

What happens to wages, employment, and GDP if employers must pay higher taxes for hiring labor?

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008


What happens to wages, employment, and GDP if employers must pay higher taxes for hiring labor?

 

It will have “fall of demand” for labor effect - thus leading to dead-weight loss on labor market. Consequently equilibrium wage and quantity o labor will be reduced - thus wages and employment will decrease.
Since there are less labor employed GDP will be reduced too.

What can you do with a major in Anthropology and minor in Philosophy?

Thursday, July 31st, 2008


Teach culture studies, or sociology. Specialize not in the “what happened,” but “why it happened.”

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  1. Stand in the unemployment line.
    2. If you are interested in physical anthropology you could try to go to medical or nursing school.
    3. If you are interested in cultural anthropology you could work in marketing or human resources.

    Remember, almost any bachelor degree won’t get you a job specific to your major, unless it is in certain hard sciences or engineering.

Economic-what is Barter?-thank you?

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008


Barter is
the exchange of money for goods and then the exchange of those goods for money.
the exchange of money for money, or the exchange of money for stocks and bonds.
the exchange of goods and services for goods and services without the use of money.
any exchange, with or without the use of money, in which the participants negotiate (or barter) the price of the goods to be exchanged.

 

As I understand it. Bartering is an exchange of goods or services without the use of money.

What is demand price and supply price at quota limit?

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008


The difference between the demand price and the supply price at the quota limit is:

A) the quota rent.
B) the rent received by landlords who own rent-controlled apartments.
C) the opportunity cost of using of buying a good, subject to an import quota.
D) all of the above.

 

A)    the quota rent.

Answer keys are here: http://www.mtsu.edu/~ras2q/index_files/c…

What do you feel you are mostly a product of, nature or nurture?

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008


Nurture - I think it is unfortunate that the pendulum has swung in favor of nature-based explanations, and I’ll tell you why. When nature-based arguments hold greater sway, people are more likely to say -’ why bother to change anything, we can’t control nature anyways?’ or ‘i’ll take a pill to fix that - it’s all just brain chemistry anyways.’ In the 1950s and 1960s, when nurture arguments held greater sway, society was more humane (except for the orthodox nature-based people with guns that were fighting with hippies, protesters, etc).

Nature is for the status quo - Nurture is for Revolutionaries and change agents.
Nature seems fixed - except for genetic engineering, etc. Nurture is malleable, changeable

About what period in time did most people, as a society, stop believeing in magic, fairies, &c.?

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

Not likely, when do most people stop beliveing in the tooth fairy- what I’m after is the time period/era/century in which magic was no longer something most people believed in. For the purposes of this question, ‘most people’ refers to the inhabitants of Europe, specifcally the British Isles. As much informatin as possible, s’il vous plait!

I think your question is worded a little bit incorrectly. You should be asking ‘when did MORE people begin to become rational?’ not ‘when did MOST people.’ The majority of people have never really stopped believing in magic, it’s just the specifics of the magical belief that changes. However I think it is safe to say that rational, scientific beliefs have become more prevalent in recent centuries. There was a gradual trend towards rationality beginning in the Renaissance which peaked during the Enlightenment and then slowly declining until in our era it seems that more and more people are eschewing rationality in favour of magic

Seriously, what is wrong with men?

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007
  1. I’m sorry for what you’ve had to go through, but, no, not all guys are jerks
  2. Perhaps you need to meet some males worthy of your attention. We’re not all that way.
  3. I agree that not ALL men are jerks, but it seems like all the men you have met are. You need a change of scenery girl. Get out of that hell you call “home” and you may start to meet some decent people (even guys)
  4. You have a very common life.Know that your story isnt very different than than the next woman.What i say is if you always look where you always look you will always get what you get.Try newer surroundings.And good luck!
  5. You tell me what makes all men in your life like this. if you can’t change them for better don’t let them change you. have a faith and try to make your life better always.
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believe it or not there are some fantastic men out there, you just have to know where to look. nobody can make excuses for what has happened to you, and none of it is your fault. your brother is probably harbouring some issues though, regarding the father and step father situation, as you probably know, your father and step father would have been the role models for your brothers behaviour. this doesnt make it right though. maybe you should talk to him, him may not even know he is the way he is. you also need to talk to someone (ie a psychotherapist) about what has happened to you, if you havent already, they will help you deal with what happened as well as give you some more self confidence. as for the boys at your school, all boys are like that, and maybe making friends with some girls wouldnt be a bad idea, but be choosy, as you will probably confide in them your deepest darkest secrets. as for the guy who told you to go away, it could be that he had more on his mind thatn you know about, and he is finding it hard to deal with his problems as well as yours (he could have been a bit nicer though). you never know, he might have been the nice guy you are looking for and may care about you a hell of a lot, which then it would hurt him to see you in so much pain.
sorry about the long winded reply, but i hope i helped.

 

  1. hang in there.youve just had one hell of a life so far.were not all assholes.i wish the best for you because more than likely your going to or probably already do have major trust issues when it is going to involve us.i wish i could of been the most recent friend of yours because what i need more than anything right now is a female friend.not trying to get a laugh from the guys.lifes a strange place.it’ll be alright.it’ll all work out.
  2. Really, not all of them are jerks, but the majority are. Don’t worry you are 17 you will meet a lot of good guys. May be you need to try some time to avoid friendship with men. See what will happen, may be you need to take your time.
  3. After reading your post…
    I’m sorry that you had to go through all that…
    Try joining a “support”-group, as in just a group of people coming together having some fun.
    I’m a Christian youth leader, and we have a youth programme.
    I’m sure you could probably find something somewhere that would fit you.

    By the way. I believe everything happens for a reason. Keep your chin up. Stay positive.
    If you get through this, you will be an ambassador for women who have the same problems. And perhaps you can even help them. Let that motivate you.
    But first. Help yourself. You are strong. You CAN get through this.

  4. U have gone through some big difficulties! All I can say is ur plain unlucky regards to males. Hope you find a nice person soon.
  5. U have gone through some big difficulties! All I can say is ur plain unlucky regards to males. Hope you find a nice person soon.
  6. wecome to life gurl fuk thats the way things are but Im sure there is mr dot com smarty pants dog loving choclate giving I dont need to study skin cancering addicted to answers year seven got a chin like me and the rest of our family gurl um yeah theres the perfect man out there for you but we are all; man you know and you are women lolssss

This is the first time I’ve had a dream where I actually decide to stop running?

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007
  1. Usually if I dream that I am running it is because I have a problem that is bothering me. I’d say things have settled down for you and going smoothly. I hope I am right for you.
  2. I really don’t know. But I don’t like pit-bull…..
  3. It may been you’ve decided to face whatever problems you have and deal with them, rather than run away from them. I think this is a very positive dream for you.
  4. Stop handling dogs to avoid dreams about being bitten!
  5. You are coming to grips with a situation in your life. You have avoided for too long. You have run away from the situation, not wishing to face it, for fear of failure/defeat. You have come to a place in your life where you have the confidence and intelligence to solve the problem.
  6. It means you’re ready to face your fear.

Is it possible to control our dreams when sleeping?

Monday, September 3rd, 2007

What you are talking about is called lucid dreaming. I think, with practice, it is possible. Ever seen the movie Waking Life? After watching that, I was obsessed with lucid dreaming for a while. It’s difficult though, and I’m not sure it makes for the most restful sleep. But, in your case, I guess it’s better than nightmares.