Thursday, January 19, 2012

What state has the most high school basketball pride?

Give me your Top Ten list.



This is not based on talent. California is always going to have more talent than North Dakota, of course, but that doesn't necessarily mean that North Dakota has less basketball pride.What state has the most high school basketball pride?
Indiana is the most basketball crazy state. Haven't you seen the movie Hoosiers? (I don't even live in IN and I know that!)

North Dakota has more pride in their hockey than basketball.What state has the most high school basketball pride?
I would have said Indiana (being that I live here) but since the introduction of class basketball it hasn't been the same since.



I will, however, suggest that Indiana may have the most fans that go to basketball games to watch the game that have no affiliation with a particular school-yes, they attend just to watch a game, strange as that may sound.



What state has the most high school basketball pride?
California!!!

we have the most recruits and the best teams out here

CALI!!!

When you play basketball, is your basketball pride important for you?

When I Play basketball, I like to demonstrate everyone I can play and I can beat you! That's my only objective, being better than everyone! I just want to know if people think the same way.When you play basketball, is your basketball pride important for you?
Give the best answer to me!!



JK... eh... well.... i don't play basketball but i guess pride is importantWhen you play basketball, is your basketball pride important for you?
Well, I just try to play my best game that I possibly can.

What is the best way to practice basketball?

What r the best ways to train, to get better at basketball?What is the best way to practice basketball?
play it
The best way to get better at basketball is to play basketball.What is the best way to practice basketball?
play football on a golf course
Play with others, and when alone practice your outside shot. Also, constantly dribble the ball.What is the best way to practice basketball?
work on fundamentals and your position.



If your a guard, work on ball handling, all around shooting, defense, passing, and conditioning



If your a forward, work on post moves, post defense, 15 foot shots, rebounding, and conditioning.



To be good all around, combine the two but work most on what you will be doing in games.
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  • What basketball position should i try out for?

    I'm 6'2 and wiegh 145lbs, im decent with 3's but better with lay-ups and short shots,also anyone have any tips for trying out for a basketball team?What basketball position should i try out for?
    if your playing for high school your best at Small Forward since you dont weigh as much at the JV level the coach might put you as Power Forward because of you size.

    i suggest you lift weights and get a little bigger. That way your Junior year you'll be playing Varsity. You have a great size to play a Forward position. Work on your short range shots. if you can shoot a good 80% a game from midrange youll be able to go to any school in the country. What basketball position should i try out for?
    SF or SG.What basketball position should i try out for?
    It depends if you are good at dribbling. If you are you should be a guard, but if you are bad then you should be a forward.
    I played D3 college basketball and I'm 6'6 255 and I played multiple positions. Don't focus your efforts and 3's and totally on offense. I can assure you that any coach in the world will reward a player for rock solid defense. Also if you have any natural basketball abilities, your offense will come, just continue to work on your fundamentals of dribbling, shooting and learning how to play position basketball. As for being a sophomore, dont be satisfied w/ jv, I played varsity as a freshman in high school. As for tryouts, make sure you are in good physical shape and focus on aggressive defense.

    What basketball players wear or have worn the number 26?

    I wanna know any basketball players that wore or still wear the number 26. I want a long list. the more names the better.What basketball players wear or have worn the number 26?
    39 PlayersGlossary

    Player Team(s)

    John Amaechi Utah Jazz (03)

    Cliff Anderson Philadelphia 76ers (71)

    Irv Bemoras St. Louis Hawks (57)

    Jud Buechler Phoenix Suns (02)

    Kelvin Cato New York Knickerbockers (07)

    Mike Davis New York Knickerbockers (83)

    Connie Dierking Philadelphia 76ers (65)

    Coby Dietrick Chicago Bulls (80, 81, 82)

    Al Ferrari St. Louis Hawks (59)

    Rod Freeman Philadelphia 76ers (74)

    Shaler Halimon Philadelphia 76ers (69)

    Chicago Bulls (71)

    Al Henry Philadelphia 76ers (71, 72)

    Tony Jaros Chicago Stags (47)

    Buddy Jeannette* Baltimore Bullets (48)

    Rich Johnson Boston Celtics (69, 70, 71)

    Toby Kimball Boston Celtics (67)

    Leo Klier Fort Wayne Pistons (49)

    Kyle Korver Philadelphia 76ers (04, 05, 06, 07, 08)

    Utah Jazz (08, 09)

    Manny Leaks Philadelphia 76ers (73)

    George Lehmann Miami Floridians (70)

    Bill Ligon Detroit Pistons (75)

    Paul Long Detroit Pistons (70)

    Harvey Marlatt Detroit Pistons (71, 72, 73)

    Bill Martin New York Knickerbockers (87)

    Phoenix Suns (88)

    Eddie Mast New York Knickerbockers (71, 72)

    Johnny McCarthy Cincinnati Royals (59)

    Patrick O'Bryant Golden State Warriors (07, 08)

    Boston Celtics (09)

    Tom Owens Indiana Pacers (82)

    Desmond Penigar Orlando Magic (04)

    Hub Reed Cincinnati Royals (60)

    James Robinson Portland Trail Blazers (94, 95, 96)

    Minnesota Timberwolves (97, 99)

    Los Angeles Clippers (98, 99)

    Orlando Magic (01)

    Danny Schayes Los Angeles Lakers (94)

    McKinley Singleton New York Knickerbockers (87)

    Awvee Storey New Jersey Nets (05)

    John Tschogl Philadelphia 76ers (75)

    Andre Wakefield Detroit Pistons (79)

    Kermit Washington Boston Celtics (78)

    Rick Weitzman Boston Celtics (68)

    David Wingate New York Knickerbockers (00)What basketball players wear or have worn the number 26?
    nba.com look at the team rostersWhat basketball players wear or have worn the number 26?
    Lets see



    We got



    Kobe

    Lebron

    Jordan

    Nash

    Garnett

    Umm we got.. Barkley I think

    Larry bird

    umm Wilt





    Thats bout it



    Your welcome.
    http://www.basketball-reference.com/friv鈥?/a>



    there you go. every player who ever wore 26

    Is this the start of a new basketball rivalry?

    I think there's a new basketball rivalry between the lakers and magic. Its possible.Is this the start of a new basketball rivalry?
    nah not untill eahc team has beat the other
    why in the world would you ask this much less think it?



    This has never been done before so what makes it a rivalry?



    do you know what the word rivalry means? It doesn't seem like it to me.



    Boston and the lakers have a RIVALRY. they have met 10 times in the finals Orlando and the lakers have nothing but this series?Is this the start of a new basketball rivalry?
    Actually, it's an old rivalry between the Lakers' fans and EVERYBODY else in the NBA's fan-base. And it's been going on for quite some time.



    I'm backing the Magic, which may or may not be a good thing.
    no rivalry!! to be a rivalry it has to me competitive!! lol lakers in 6Is this the start of a new basketball rivalry?
    It's closer to being a Cavs/Magic rivalry.
    lol rivaly? how are they rivals or becoming rivals bro.... chillout.
    lol nahh i believe there is a magic-cavs did u see the series like 50 techs n guarantees n the nba article said the cavs were talking a bunch of trash
    kobe and dwight should get suspended before this is a rivalry
    One Finals clash does not equate into a rivalry. Are the Heat and Mavs rivals?
    it should have been a nuggets-magic finals but.. well yeah, 2 teams from opposite ends of the U.S., that is great!
    could be, both teams are pretty young

    How do I stretch out a polyester basketball jersey?

    I just bought a custom made basketball jersey (so I can't return it), but it is a bit too small. Is there a way to safely stretch out the jersey (100% polyester) to make it fit me better?How do I stretch out a polyester basketball jersey?
    NoHow do I stretch out a polyester basketball jersey?
    sorry



    take it to a seamstress and have her add a panel to it where it is tight

    How do you get rotation on your basketball shot?

    People are always telling me to get better rotation on the basketball shot. What does it mean and how can I get better at it?How do you get rotation on your basketball shot?
    You have to make sure to follow-through. In other words, "flick" your wrist toward the basket when you shoot. Keep your fingers spread on your shooting hand, bring the ball up, and then when you let the ball go, flick your wrist so that your fingers are pointing down and toward the basket, like reaching into a cookie jar.



    Here's a drill that can help (one-handed shooting drill).



    1. Stand on the side of the basket that's the same as your strong hand (if you shoot with your right hand, stand on the right side of the basket, left-handed then the left side) at the lower block.

    2. Face the basket as you are going to bank a jump-shot off of the backboard

    3. Using your shooting hand, and only your shooting hand, try to shoot and bank the ball off of the backboard to make the basket

    * Do not use your guide/off hand even to bring the ball up to the shooting position, only your shooting hand for this drill

    4. Make 10 shots like this, then go shoot around like normal again

    5. If you feel yourself pushing the ball or not following through, then go back in close to the basket and make an additional 5-10 one-handed shots before continuing to shoot around



    Check out the basketball shooting tips section of my site:

    http://www.basketball-tips-and-training.鈥?/a>How do you get rotation on your basketball shot?
    Wrist action. Make sure you follow through with your shot and not drop you hands down back to your body directly after you release.
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  • What is a good theme for a basketball game?

    I am a sophomore in high school and our grades basketball team is playing our biggest rivals. We always have a them for the student section to dress up for and I am one of the guys in charge of this. For the varsity game our seniors chose jersey shore and we all dressed up like guidos which was a success. What should our theme be?What is a good theme for a basketball game?
    I'm pretty sure the theme should be Basketball.What is a good theme for a basketball game?
    dress up as basketballs and backboards. hahaha funny image

    What is a good quote for a basketball t-shirt that deals with masonry?

    I need a slogan/quote for a basketball shirt that deals with a masonry company?What is a good quote for a basketball t-shirt that deals with masonry?
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    What basketball position should I play? How can I get the skills needed to play that position?

    I'm 14 and want to try and make JV as a freshman next year. I'm 5'4", and according to a doctor going into my growth spurt year. I'm not particularly good or bad at any aspect of basketball. I can shoot from deep relatively well, and I'm pretty fast at short distance sprints. My mile is about 6:50. I'm light and skinny, but not very strong. I hope that helps.What basketball position should I play? How can I get the skills needed to play that position?
    I am a fourteen year old who can play any position, but I'd say you are probably a point guard... you're still way too short to play center (No offense) and I suppose if you have a CONSISTENT deep shot, you could play shooting guard, but work on your ball handling and dribble a ball everywhere you go all summer long and you SHOULD be able to make it unless there's some tough competition.

    How come Michael Jordan was rarely in basketball video games?

    I remember there were a few games like Bulls vs. Blazers etc. which had Michael Jordan but most of the other basketball games had substitute players like player 23 or player 96. Why was this?How come Michael Jordan was rarely in basketball video games?
    During his playing career, he was not a member of the NBA's Players Union. It is the license from the union that grants the likenesses of the players, so since he was not a member of the union, the game developers could not use his likeness. I can't imagine that getting his likeness straight from him was inexpensive at all, so no developer bothered to do it. In several games I remember as a kid (sorry, I can't remember specific titles), if you named a player "Michael Jordan", his stats would automatically load in and the announcers would use his name during the games.How come Michael Jordan was rarely in basketball video games?
    Michael Jordan played basket a pretty long time ago so he is in very old games.

    What are good basketball shoes to buy?

    I'm looking for really cool basketball shoes to buy. I want to buy an NBA Star's shoes but I have not decided yet. I want you to tell me as many cool basketball shoes that i can buy as possible. I want them to be as cheap as possible but they have to look good at the same time.What are good basketball shoes to buy?
    All right, here's the truth. If people tell you that Jordans are good for basketball, it's not really true. Really, they look good to walk around in; they're not exactly great for games, mainly because you're worried about messing up your $175 shoe. Honestly, the best shoes I have ever worn to play in a game is the Huarache 2K4 and 2K5. It had great ankle support, and the form of the shoe was very comfortable, and it's really hard to find a comfortable shoe for me. If you want to pick the one that just plain looks better, then go with the 2K5; it looks just fine. The only problem is finding a four year old shoe. Luckily, Nike just re-released them. You could check out Eastbay and NikeID; I recently saw a funky snake-skin version of the 2K4. They also released the lasered 2004 Kobe "Championship" design last year.
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    What are good basketball shoes to buy?
    mainly, you should look for shoes that are comfortable and support both your arches and ankles. don't buy any low top shoes unless you get ur ankles taped or have braces. nike is a really good brand for basketball shoes as well as and one and adidas. for the cheapest prices in shoes, you just have to look around for the best prices. as for the best in style, that's open to anybody's opinion. here's a link to foot locker's website: http://www.footlocker.com/catalog/models鈥?/a>
    for me...i always buy nike's and air jordans...since i jump a lot in basketball...i make sure the shoes i buy are lightweight (mid-cuts for me)...but whatever is comfortable on you will do.



    right now...im waiting for kobe's new shoes....hyperdunks...ive read that it weighs 13 ounces only.....hopefully its not expensive....What are good basketball shoes to buy?
    Nike

    Jordans

    Those are the best....

    You can also look at what the NBA players wear on the court.. so you can wear the same thing..

    they also have Steve Nash shoes, Kobe shoes, Wade shoes, etc..

    those should be good too
    I would suggest going to a discount store like Marshalls or TJ Maxx and getting last year's model. You can get a great shoe for a lot cheaper this way.
    well the nike elite 2 r awesome for basketball...they look pretty cool and there really comfortable....they have air max,huarache and shox..i would recommend air max
    1. Air Jordan 23

    2. Lebron 5

    3. Melo 4

    4. Huaraches
    if you decide to spend a little money air forces are the shoes to buy player shoes are cheaper but they are still expnsive and the best are jordans
    Nike,Jordans, Forces
    Pro Models
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  • How much do Hobby Stores buy their Basketball card boxes?

    I would like to know how do hobby stores get their Basketball card boxes and how much do they pay for them? How or where can i buy boxes for the price they are buying them, so i can open my own Hobby Card Store.How much do Hobby Stores buy their Basketball card boxes?
    There are many places on the internet to get these boxes. The typical seller of these boxes would have a price based on the quantity of boxes you buy.



    Usually the higher quantity, the lower the price.



    I did a google search and on ebay alone I found this:



    http://search.ebay.com/baseball-card-sto鈥?/a>



    Other considerations to take into account that make this a difficult question to answer is shipping and handling fees. One dealer/wholesaler might charge you X for the shipping and handling, while another one will charge you Y for the shipping and handling.



    Your best bet is to check the internet, decide how many units you wish to purchase, then contact different sellers/wholesaler's and check with them for the final cost.

    How can I get stronger and in better shape before basketball season?

    There is about one month until basketball tryouts starts and I need to know different exercises that I can do to get myself in better shape and stronger. I am already attending basketball workouts at the school twice a week which is making me look good but can you guys give me any other drills? How can I get stronger and in better shape before basketball season?
    This all depends on what exactly your goal is....if you're looking for basketball conditioning, then definitely do suicides and other line drills. You should also work on your core strength, which will make you stronger overall (ab and back exercises such as back raises and planks).



    Also jump rope and do rim jumps to help with your second leap ability.



    DO NOT try to start a vertical program at this point, they hurt your vertical for the first month or so and require more rest than con be obtained during a season.



    Exercises for strength would include:

    Push-ups

    Lunges

    Bench Presses

    Dips

    Military Presses (aka Shoulder Presses)

    Squats

    Wall-sits



    descriptions of many of these are available at

    www.basketball-tips-and-training.com



    (there are also tryout tips)How can I get stronger and in better shape before basketball season?
    You need upper body strength. Try walking around on Crutches.How can I get stronger and in better shape before basketball season?
    CREATINE+WHEY PROTEIN+GLUCSAMINE+AMINO ACIDS+VITAMINS.





    THIS IS WHAT NBA TAKES!
    there are lots of things and that is what we are doing in athletics. getting ready for b-ball season.wellll, u can do the spider which is ur bouncing the ball under ur butt and between ur legs and ur dribbling in basically buut u bounce it with left hand then right hand then put ur hands behind ur legs and bounce it with left then right and do it like 20 times. and u have to move fast so that will help lots. also u could drop the ball etween ur legs (saame spot as the spider) an ur hands are in front first then u let go of the ball reaally fast then put ur hands ehind ur back/legs then catch it. itds real fun. theres lot more!

    hope i helped!

    How to find the scale of a basketball court?

    How would I find the scale of a basketball court which is 1128x600 inches. I want it in inchesHow to find the scale of a basketball court?
    measure it.How to find the scale of a basketball court?
    http://www.basketball-goals.com/IMAGES/spalding/basketball-court-dimensions.gif

    http://www.youth-basketball-tips.com/images/bbcourt.jpg



    But you have to tell me do you need a NBA sized court, a NCAA sized court or a high school sized court.

    How can I introduce myself to the basketball players at my new highschool?

    I was captain of my last highschool. I really want to earn a basketball scholarship so I need to make a good friendship with them. They question is how do I do that, they probably think highly of themselves. How can I get the chance to play with them.How can I introduce myself to the basketball players at my new highschool?
    just be your self walk up to them introduce your self

    tell them u were captain at your old school

    they will open up more if u keep talking instead of if u were quiet about it..



    i wish i wasn't so shy in school..but then again im kinda glad i was shy in schoolHow can I introduce myself to the basketball players at my new highschool?
    Isn't basketball season over? Anyways, go to the tryouts. Ask the players if you can practice with them. Don't mention that you were captain of your last school or else they'll think you're going to try to show everyone else up. Just be friendly, and you should be fine.How can I introduce myself to the basketball players at my new highschool?
    say "What's up, My name is _______"

    What are the best shoes for playing basketball?

    I've heard Nike's new "Hyperdunks" are really good, but theyre pretty expensive. Whats a good, safe, light, shoe for basketball?What are the best shoes for playing basketball?
    well the hyperdunks would be your best bet, but if you're reluctant because of price, you should go with adidas pro models. They should be around $60 at your local sports store.
    Truthfully the Nike Hyperdunks buy them worth it man trust me



    Check'em out:



    http://www.thescore.ca/blogs/branded/side_swoosh.jpg



    PS:Kobe Weres themWhat are the best shoes for playing basketball?
    My sister used this site to help her pick out the right running shoe and volleyball shoe, http://www.therunningadvisor.com/running鈥?/a> They probably can help with basketball shoes too. Hope this helps!
    dude, i say nike hyperdunks. they look awesome, they r 15% lighter than a regular basketball shoe. and kobe wears them. he is the best player ever.What are the best shoes for playing basketball?
    Nike ari , shocks, or adidas. (:

    i like converse shoes but im a girl and i dont know if guys could wear those why playing basketball like meee. lol
    If your worried about price. Everyonce and awhile i look on Ebay. Right now im using Addidas TS tmac series if i were you id just try a few Adidas out in store and see which feel right.
    nikes are the best

    http://store.nike.com/index.jsp?country=鈥?/a>
    nike or rbk



    they seem to last throughout the entire season, and don't give out on you come playoff time.
    Nikes
    From experience and from alot of friends, Nike is the best. And1's are purely basketball but still i say nike!
    adidas
    Nike Shox come pretty dang cheap, well i think there called that, i need to go look at my shoes
    Jordans all the way!
    Nike air
    any thing high topped and comfortable to you is a good one
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  • How to find the scale of a basketball court?

    How would I find the scale of a basketball court which is 1128x600 inches. I want it in inchesHow to find the scale of a basketball court?
    measure it.How to find the scale of a basketball court?
    http://www.basketball-goals.com/IMAGES/spalding/basketball-court-dimensions.gif

    http://www.youth-basketball-tips.com/images/bbcourt.jpg



    But you have to tell me do you need a NBA sized court, a NCAA sized court or a high school sized court.

    How Many Girls Basketball Teams Are There In The United States?

    I need to know where you got the info too please!

    and Any other facts about girls basketball would be great!

    Our School is trying to get high-school basketball for girls and

    i need all the info i can get. thanks!!How Many Girls Basketball Teams Are There In The United States?
    there are way too many to count because there are so many different types of girls basketball teams:

    -there are thousands of 'little leagues'

    -tens of thousands of middle school leagues

    -hundreds of thousands high school teams

    -13 professional teams (www.wnba.com)



    there are a LOT...

    girls basketball is an extremely aggressive sport and seems to be gaining popularity in the high schools



    hope this helped--good luckHow Many Girls Basketball Teams Are There In The United States?
    No one's every counted (that would take forever) so there's no precise statistic I can give you. However, I think there's around 100,000 high schools in the U.S. and most of them have a girl's team so I'd say around 70, 000. Don't quote me on that though.

    How can i get faster and quicker in a short amount of time for basketball?

    I am somewhat fast but for basketball speed I'm average and I want that quicker first step so I can drive and I have strength so I would like to be able to get to the rim easier. Any drills or tips for explosiveness/ speed too?How can i get faster and quicker in a short amount of time for basketball?
    I have a private trainer that just makes me run suicides and sprints. Also we do some jump roping and line jumps.How can i get faster and quicker in a short amount of time for basketball?
    hey, maybe you could use a treadmill to improve your speed and have food that would give you energy to improve your speed. I hope you manage to improve your speed, bye :D

    How to streghten my left hand for basketball?

    Hi.

    I'm a pretty good basketball player. I was the captain of my team last year. But I have a weakness. Every time i drive the ball with my left hand i loose control. And I cant lay up correctly with my left hand. What can I do to make my left hand stronger so i could dribble,lay up perfectly with my left hand?How to streghten my left hand for basketball?
    It's no secret. You have to WORK. It's tough. I've been working on my weak hand for a year and it has improved a lot but it's still not good enough. It's not near as good as my right. But if you truly want to improve....keep practicing. Use your left hand in a game. Actually use it.

    But the best way to improve is focus on it. Like if you're a guard, go to your basement or something and pound it with ONLY your left hand for like 30 seconds to 1 min. As long as you can. POUND the ball, don't stop even if it's getting tired. That's how you improve. Push yourself out of your comfort zone. It's easy to give up, but tell yourself you really want to go left. You want both hands to be equal. You want to be a complete basketball player. Work on all your weaknesses. Good Luck.
    dude, go 2 a logal gym or buy ur own weights and maybe start with 5 and go higher. if you do that every day, trust me, ur hand will get much stronger!!! or you can try gymnastics!How to streghten my left hand for basketball?
    Lift weights, dribble more often with left hand. Practice left hand shots.
    Get off the internet and go practiceHow to streghten my left hand for basketball?
    practice at home and use your left hand to dribble and shoot with it too



    you can also go out and buy a heavy ball from like dick's sporting goods



    it is a bit heavier than a normal ball and you should practice with that



    or if you really wanted to go to a gym and work out or something



    or just try one hand push ups using ur left hand



    if nothin works then ask ur coach for help
    Try to use ur left hand in everything. Especially in the shower..know what i'm thayin? lol

    I am determined to get a tattoo deeply related with basketball, anyone have any ideas?

    I am a basketball player and i really like the type of tattoo that would be motivational and related with basketball. I am 18 yrs old and i am trying to make it pro. I already have a tattoo on my forearm that's saying "never give up". Please some advices. Thanks.I am determined to get a tattoo deeply related with basketball, anyone have any ideas?
    get god's hand holding a basketball instead of the world.
    A basketball hoop with a basketball shooting stars from it; like a comet. Kind of represents "Shooting for the Stars." Or a basketball on your ankle; it's subtle but poignant. Also, you could have your highest scores tattooed in a line down your arm or leg. That way, as long as you keep playing, you can keep adding scores.I am determined to get a tattoo deeply related with basketball, anyone have any ideas?
    Maybe a basketball with a banner across it with your favorite basketball team on it? Or a basketball with fire coming out from the bottom like a rocket and it's shooting or maybe it could shoot into the hoop.
    A basketball

    your fave Bball team

    a bball and a hoop

    michael jordan air symbolI am determined to get a tattoo deeply related with basketball, anyone have any ideas?
    shaq's hand on your a$$.
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  • Name Associations Game?

    1. What name(s) do you associate with men/women in a gang?



    2. What name(s) do you associate with men/women who are strippers or proptitutes?



    3. What name(s) do you associate with Teachers?



    4. What name(s) do you associate with business people?



    5. What name(s) do you associate with "preps"?



    6. What name(s) do you associate with "goths"?



    7. What name(s) do you associate with athletic persons?



    8. What name(s) do you associate with drug users/abusers or alcoholics?



    9. What name(s) do you associate with religions or religious persons?



    10. Which Name fits the following character BEST:



    A) (He's a football captain, and making straight A's) Give it up for:

    [] Adam

    [] Jared

    [] Grant

    [] Logan

    [] George



    B) (she's a grade 5 teacher at ____ elementary, she's 43 and her name is...)

    [] Denise

    [] Felicity

    [] Dayna

    [] Faith

    [] GabriellaName Associations Game?
    1. What name(s) do you associate with men/women in a gang? Carlos, or Shantell (sorry if that is your name)



    2. What name(s) do you associate with men/women who are strippers or proptitutes? Sparkle Lyn (I have a friend that named her daughter that)



    3. What name(s) do you associate with Teachers? Linda, or Scott



    4. What name(s) do you associate with business people? Bob or Karen, or Carol



    5. What name(s) do you associate with "preps"? Sean and Andrea



    6. What name(s) do you associate with "goths"? Ian or Corbin



    7. What name(s) do you associate with athletic persons? Josh, Lindsay



    8. What name(s) do you associate with drug users/abusers or alcoholics? Matt, Kevin, Megan



    9. What name(s) do you associate with religions or religious persons? Mary Catherine, Jesus, Noel,



    10. Which Name fits the following character BEST:



    A) (He's a football captain, and making straight A's) Give it up for:

    [x] Adam

    [] Jared

    [] Grant

    [] Logan

    [] George



    B) (she's a grade 5 teacher at ____ elementary, she's 43 and her name is...)

    [x] Denise

    [] Felicity

    [] Dayna

    [] Faith

    [] Gabriella
    1. What name(s) do you associate with men/women in a gang?

    Jamaal, or Shyqueesha



    2. What name(s) do you associate with men/women who are strippers or proptitutes?

    Candy, Rebecca, Mercedes, Porsche



    3. What name(s) do you associate with Teachers?

    Marylin



    4. What name(s) do you associate with business people?

    Johnson



    5. What name(s) do you associate with "preps"?

    Matt or Megan



    6. What name(s) do you associate with "goths"?

    Christy or David



    7. What name(s) do you associate with athletic persons?

    Jared, Logan, Megan, Tiffany



    8. What name(s) do you associate with drug users/abusers or alcoholics?

    Ricky, Chris, Robin



    9. What name(s) do you associate with religions or religious persons?

    Richard, Geneva, Billy, Kelly



    10. Which Name fits the following character BEST:



    A) (He's a football captain, and making straight A's) Give it up for:

    [] Adam

    [] Jared

    [] Grant

    [x] Logan

    [] George



    B) (she's a grade 5 teacher at ____ elementary, she's 43 and her name is...)

    [x] Denise

    [] Felicity

    [] Dayna

    [] Faith

    [] GabriellaName Associations Game?
    1. Garrett and Latoya

    2. Brayden and Krystal

    3. Corey and Tracy

    4. James and Michelle

    5. Jack and Tiffany

    6. Marcus and Addy

    7. Jake and Kendra

    8. Damian and Sheila

    9. John and Grace

    10. Logan and Denise



    ?
    1. I'm not sure. There are so many different kinds of gangs.

    2. Anna.

    3. Mia.

    4. Carolyn.

    5. Logan or Ashley

    6. Skye or Morgan

    7. Abby, Peyton

    8. Seth, Alex (boy or girl)

    9. Sarah, Mary, Joseph, Elijah, Joel.

    10.

    A) Logan

    B) DeniseName Associations Game?
    1. Men: Robby, Caleb, Johnny. Bertha, Danielle, Carina,

    2. Men: Stevo, Sebastion, Cory Women: Joseline, Ariana, Brandy

    3. Men: Gerald, Oscar, Robert Women: Margret Janet, Mieriel

    4. Men: Charles, Simon, Carlos Women: Carrie, Angelica, Cameron

    5. Men: Adam, Chad, Alexander Women: Jennifer, Madison, Chandler

    6. Men: Daniel, Derrick, Benjamin Women: Bethany, Tristan, Carmen

    9. Men: Chad, Bobby, William Women: Karen, Sydney, Mary

    10

    A. Adam

    B.Faith
    1- Okeiron, Marsh, Odom.

    2- Candy, Shandi, Angelique, Vikki

    3- Michelle, Evelyn, Helen

    4- Samuel, Robert, Troy

    5- Brandi, Rachel, Savannah, Callie, Hannah

    6- Dani, Corey, Blair

    7- Charlie, Josh, Tyler, Sammy, Hailey

    8- I dont know?

    9- Mary, Catherine, Francis, Charlotte, Christina, Christian

    10- A) Jared B) Denise
    1. Names that are made up like "dawg" or names that are just letters slapped together.



    2. Courtney, Britney, Lindsey.



    3. Faith, Felicity, Hope, Anne, Virginia, Mary, Madelyn and other traditional names.



    4. John, James, and other common names.



    5. Ashley, Amelia, Camille.



    6. Marcy, Jennifer, Geanna.



    7. David, Joseph, and Andrew.



    8. Marilyn, Britney (celebrities)



    9. Juliet, and other Shakespeare names. Names of saints (Felicity, Anne, Mary, Jesus)



    10A) Grant or Logan



    10B) Denise, Felicity or Faith.
    1.Boy-Victor Girl-Shay

    2.Boy-Jonathan Girl-Suesanna

    3.Boy-Robert Girl-Jessica

    4.Boy-Thomas Girl-Drew

    5.Boy-Adam Girl-Jillian

    6.Boy-Garrett Girl-Erin

    7.Boy-Eric Girl-Katie

    8.Boy-Dallas Girl-Nancy

    9.Boy-Joseph Girl-Maureen

    10A.Adam

    B. Dayna
    1. man- Tamarr girl- Latoya



    2. man- ? girl- Summer



    3. Jane, Freida, kate, Chris, Jim



    4. Lauren, Madelyn , Shanae, Payton



    5. Brittany, Kimberly, Ashleigh, Leighanne, kara



    6. Lisa, Drake, Heather



    7. Sarah, Nicole, Talen, Scott,



    8. Shannon, Taloya, Lafrisa



    9. Meagan , Hannah, Sylva, Christopher, Sam



    10. Which Name fits the following character BEST:



    A) (He's a football captain, and making straight A's) Give it up for:

    [] Logan





    B) (she's a grade 5 teacher at ____ elementary, she's 43 and her name is...)

    [] Denise
    1. What name(s) do you associate with men/women in a gang?

    Jose, Tony, Nikki, Carla



    2. What name(s) do you associate with men/women who are strippers or proptitutes?

    Ashleigh, Lyndsey- any other cutsie spelling of a preppy name



    3. What name(s) do you associate with Teachers?

    Miranda, Bonnie, David, John



    4. What name(s) do you associate with business people?

    Donna, Joanne, Michael, James



    5. What name(s) do you associate with "preps"?

    Preston, Ryan, Brittany, Peyton



    6. What name(s) do you associate with "goths"?

    Gavin, Edward, Noelle, Beth





    7. What name(s) do you associate with athletic persons?

    Nolan, Ethan, Samantha, Allison



    8. What name(s) do you associate with drug users/abusers or alcoholics?

    Ron, Kenneth, Crystal, Karen



    9. What name(s) do you associate with religions or religious persons?

    Ezra, Noah, Rebekah, Mary



    10. Which Name fits the following character BEST:



    A) (He's a football captain, and making straight A's) Give it up for:

    Logan



    B) (she's a grade 5 teacher at ____ elementary, she's 43 and her name is...)

    Dayna
    1. Sam, Joe??? idk

    2. idk for guys but girls: Tina, Ivy, Avery, Paula, Elle, Miranda

    3. Linda, Sandi, Nicole, Rachel, Paul, Andrew, Adam

    4. Steve, Mike, John, Tricia, Sylvia, Anne, Rebecca

    5. Jake, Justin, Hayley, Megan, Taylor, Brianne, Kaitlyn

    6. Austin, Tianna, Shyann

    7. TJ, Jake, Mark, Paige, Victoria, Krista

    8. Tianna, Austin, Shawn

    9. Elizabeth, Emily, Joshua, Mary, David, Daniel

    10 A) Adam

    B) Gabriella

    King Kong on Thanksgiving?

    When I was a kid, growing up in the cleveland area, we'd go over to my grandparents' house and they had cable. After dinner, more than anything, I remember sitting down and watching King Kong. Unfortunately, it was the crappy 1970s version, but at the time, it was still awesome to me. I've since seen the original and appreciate it more, but whenever I think of Thanksgiving, I think of Macy's, FOOD (mmmmm), football and King Kong.



    Funny thing is, I haven't seen King Kong since I was a kid, and that was MANY yrs ago, but it's still a lasting impression.



    Does anyone else remember that? This is a memory that seems out of place with normal Thanksgiving associations, but it's one of mine, nonetheless, so I have to ask.King Kong on Thanksgiving?
    Oh yes ...here on the east coast for many years the 1933 black and white version was always shown..the one starring Faye Wray (That is the correct spelling of her name) and also staring Robert Armstrong as Carl Denham.It would come on and my sisters and I would be right in front of the set.But then they stopped showing it and it just did not feel like Thanksgiving without it.So when it came out on DVD we had to get it...we still put it on..LOL ! I know that they have done remakes on it ..but they are all quite disappointing...King Kong on Thanksgiving?
    Thanks so much for selecting my answer.I know what you mean....but now that it is on DVD...you can enjoy it on Thanksgiving Day.

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    King Kong on Thanksgiving?
    I love King Kong... I remember all those old movies used to be on on Thanksgiving when I was a kid.



    I don't like the 70's version, either.



    But the new version that came out a few years ago is really good. But I still favor the original, but I'm a lover of old black %26amp; whites.
    At Thanksgiving I Remember Watching It's a Wonderful Life.

    I have managed to write down easy ways to remember European country鈥檚 capitals?

    I think if any one can memorise this list then they can master the capital city of every European country



    if anyone here knows any easier associations then please feel free to add them here.







    鈥?Albania 鈥?Tirana 鈥?mr bain is a t-runner

    鈥?Andorra - Andorra la Vella - same

    鈥?Austria - Vienna - ostrich have small veine

    鈥?Belarus - Minsk -belarus people when they ring bell, mint comes out

    鈥?Belgium - Brussels - make sure u brush your teeth after eating belgiom chocolate

    鈥?Bosnia and Herzegovina 鈥?Sarajevo 鈥? boss is sara

    鈥?Bulgaria - Sofia 鈥?all bull now have started sitting on sofa

    鈥?Croatia - Zagreb - crush all zig zags

    鈥?Czech Republic - Prague 鈥?check if you they have got a plague in the country

    鈥?Denmark - Copenhagen - if your in a den you will cope the winter weather

    鈥?Estonia - Tallinn - eastrn people are very tall

    鈥?Finland - Helsinki - thinpeople willtgo to hell (just to remember)

    鈥?France - Paris 鈥?Eiffel tower

    鈥?Germany - Berlin - full of pearls

    鈥?Greece - Athens -

    鈥?Hungary 鈥?Budapest 鈥?hungary people eat buddas

    鈥?Iceland - Reykjav铆k - ice is raked out of the land

    鈥?Ireland - Dublin - dumb people ( sorry not trying to hurt anyone(

    鈥?Italy - Rome 鈥?tall people all in a room

    鈥?Kosovo - Pristina 鈥?priest prayed a lot in times of war

    鈥?Latvia - Riga 鈥?I came home late from a rug shop

    鈥?Liechtenstein - Vaduz 鈥?einstein helped by vodoo

    鈥?Lithuania - Vilnius 鈥?lithuana liquid formed in venus

    鈥?Luxembourg - Luxembourg - same

    鈥?Macedonia - Skopje 鈥?Macedonias ice cream is scooped out

    鈥?Malta - Valletta - melted coz of high volts

    鈥?Moldova - Chi艧in膬u - milled cheeze

    鈥?Monaco - Monaco[5] - same

    鈥?Montenegro - Podgorica - big puddles on mountains

    鈥?Netherlands - Amsterdam - never knew about amstradam computers

    鈥?Norway - Oslo - no way in for wizard of os

    鈥?Poland - Warsaw - a land of war

    鈥?Portugal - Lisbon 鈥?they have a list of people in the port

    鈥?Romania - Bucharest - I learn Romanian history from books

    鈥?Russia - Moscow -all mosque were destroyed in russia

    鈥?San Marino - San Marino - same

    鈥?Serbia - Belgrade 鈥?they serve food in bells

    鈥?Slovakia - Bratislava - they love british slaves

    鈥?Slovenia - Ljubljana 鈥?they love lubna

    鈥?Spain - Madrid - real Madrid football team

    鈥?Sweden - Stockholm - sweets are stocked in sweeeden

    鈥?Switzerland - Berne - the Greenland got burn ddown

    鈥?Ukraine - Kiev - crane destroyed all the caves

    鈥?United Kingdom - London - easy

    鈥?Vatican City - Vatican City 鈥?sameI have managed to write down easy ways to remember European country鈥檚 capitals?
    'Malta - Valletta - melted coz of high volts' - LOL... Silvio Berlusconi, Italy's prime minister, has an easier way of remembering that, lol :p (you wouldn't understand unless you know Berlusconi's hobbies and what the italian word 'vallette' means, sorry... but you can always google!)



    but well done, if you did this all yourself! if it helps you remember, good for you! for me, i don't really need to know the capital of each eu country, but it is useful info to know :)
    Here's another one:-



    The very easiest way to remember colours of the rainbow.



    This boy's name. ROY G. BIV.



    Red. Orange. Yellow. Green. Blue. Indigo. Violet.I have managed to write down easy ways to remember European country鈥檚 capitals?
    The United Kingdom does not have a capital...London is the capital of England
    You missed out Greece- Athens



    And some of them work, but MOST of them don't sorry!I have managed to write down easy ways to remember European country鈥檚 capitals?
    You think your list is easier to learn ?
    nice
    you need to get a new hobby
    can you do it with american state capitals?get them in the quiz league every year
    --If you read international news on newspapers or watch T.V. for international news you will learn slowly but surely the european country鈥檚 capitals . Madrid, London, Paris, Vienna, Rome, Moscow, Berlin, Warsaw, Stockholm.These ones are often mentioned in the news.This is the way I learned them.

    Is inteligence a positive atribute ? - 10 points?

    I guess you could say Im fairly inteligent, I went to university and have an acdamic degree in shipsbuilding. I know, you wouldnt guess from my spelling that Im inteligent, that is because english is not my first language.



    Now I have also done modeling, I dont want to get too cocky calling myself both inteligent and handsome, so I'll give a negative characteristic to compensate; I cant play any instrument and my english spelling is terrible.

    I wouldnt call myself handsome in real life but I guess I am because I have done succesful modeling in italy. and Im fairly athletic, I play football.



    Now the thing is, I look a bit like a bimbo, but I also like videogames and manga/anime and reading. Now Im wondering if women find those negative things. I have no problem actracting women, but I have a feeling that they dislike me once they find out that I have this serious side. I dont know if its true, or I am imagining it.



    Are there women who find inteligence education atractive and NOT only because of pramatic reasons and associations with wealth and status. It might sound a bit whiney, but I often feel that women are only with me because of how I look, and I dislike that. I would like a woman who is actually interested in me and what I like.... Im not asking if looks matter or not. Im asking if inteligence is a positive or negative atribute. If you would find out a man is inteligent, would he go up or down in your book, regardless of how he looks or does.Is inteligence a positive atribute ? - 10 points?
    some girls may have problems with that otaku-ish side of you, but hey, thats their problem. i dont know, you seem like a good package - beauty, brain, and body. i dont know anybody that hate intelligent people. try ask your close friends, probably theres something else that turn off others?
    Women like smart men. NOT nerdy or dorky, but smart. It gives us the idea that he can hold his own. It may be the way you're expressing your intelligence, if you're doing it in a show off kind of way or TRYING to sound intelligent, that can most def turn a woman off.Is inteligence a positive atribute ? - 10 points?
    Hmm..the kicker is here, as you seem to be good looking and intelligent, you need to find a girl that is both.

    A lot of girls can't stand being around someone who is stupid.

    I think that intelligence is a turn-on, especially if you are good looking, too. Just don't flaunt it. Don't spend your days trying to prove girls wrong or whatever :)
    I'm not a girl, but in my opinion I think intelligence is a negative attribute when somebody comes off as "I'm better than you". In all other cases if you don't flaunt it, I'd say it's a good quality.Is inteligence a positive atribute ? - 10 points?
    Women don't care anymore about intelligence the only one thing matters for them is a manly and handsome guy getting nice muscles .
    Personally I like guys who are smart.... I cant stand being around a guy who is a total ditz. Plus You are from Italy? HOTT!! %26lt;3
    No.

    Do you actually buy Sepp Blatter's apology for the referee-ing mistakes at World Cup 2010?

    Sepp Blatter recently came out to apologize for the poor officiating mistakes which cost England a equalizer against Germany and which allowed Carlos Tevez to score an offside goal against Mexico. Now Blatter says that "goal-line technology will be considered" at the next FIFA board meeting.



    Now let me tell you that nothing will change. As long as Blatter is in charge of FIFA we will never have goal-line technology. Here's why. Firstly, in his statement, Blatter cleverly said that it will be considered. Now, if you follow football, you would know that this isn't the first time he has said that (eventhough now it is getting all the media attention -%26gt; England). He has said numerous times before with FIFA not doing anything. The reason is simple: Money. Now with goal-line technology, the top European, Asian leagues and MLS will obviuosly be able to easily implement the technology. However, the smaller leagues from the poorer associations will be coming to FIFA to ask them to help out as it's their job as governing body. Note that FIFA made $2 billion in the last financial year so it's not like it's going to kill them. That's the truth. Blatter and Co. are protecting the profits and the their bonuses. Not this "keeping it human" crap.And there have been allegations of corruption at FIFA ever since Germany 06 pertaining to bribes, vote rigging and kickbacks.



    So do you actually buy his apology?Do you actually buy Sepp Blatter's apology for the referee-ing mistakes at World Cup 2010?
    Nope, I'm done with WCs unless they implement video replay.Do you actually buy Sepp Blatter's apology for the referee-ing mistakes at World Cup 2010?
    The main reason for FIFA to refuse technology is to maintain the game's composure by not interrupting the game while officials review the play. While games like American football, Basketball can be halted by freezing the time, There is no such provision in soccer where the game time continues to tick irrespective of any event. But this argument of maintaining the game's composure may be flawed as most review decisions can be taken fairly quickly and will hardly impact the game's composure. Eventually though FIFA will embrace technology as the current officials retire and will be replaced by newer tech savy individuals. But till that happens Soccer will continue to suffer through human mistakes at such major events. The sooner FIFA embraces technology the better.
  • wheels and tires
  • Has Celtic FC Limited put another major reason why the English Prem do not want the old firm?

    Why would they want to put up with all this character assassinations. Who is actually going to vote in favour of the switch when anyone English knows that as soon as John Reid gets down south he will pick up his shot gun and blindfold and start firing wildly while spinning around on the spot?



    He is clearly showing a clear disrespect for people involved in football for a superior amount of time than himself so why would any English chairmen or referees or even associations think they would be any different? I mean they are British, are they not also the infamous establishment too?Has Celtic FC Limited put another major reason why the English Prem do not want the old firm?
    In my opinion this is never going to happen, the Old Firm are Scottish Clubs, playing in our own league. Why this keeps coming up in the tabloids is beyond me.
    Neither of the old firm will ever play in England.They've got enough problems without the bigot bros coming to town.Rangers supporters in Manchester probably put the final nail in the coffin.Has Celtic FC Limited put another major reason why the English Prem do not want the old firm?
    British - English loosing the plot son
    Hmmm I think theres more chance of another temper tantrum from the huns.Has Celtic FC Limited put another major reason why the English Prem do not want the old firm?
    Shut up ya turd nugget
    The Old Firm are not English and have no place in the English League....ever.
    All I'm going to say is I can understand why the English would not want Old Firm games! I'm from Scotland and Scottish. I hate old firm games! They are such a major cause of trouble. I don't understand all the Sectarianism and hatred. It's really juvenile!



    SO for that reason, I think Celtic and Rangers along with all other Sottish teams should stay up in Scotland and let the English save themselves for there own team!
    I hope not! Wouldn't you like to see Celtic play in the EPL or The Championship? Then the English would have a first hand look at what the Green Brigade and other similar thinking Celtic fans are like, as they sing their anti-English/British songs and wave their pro-IRA banners.



    How I'd love to be there when they slag and disgrace our troops and what they stand for, in places like Elland Road, White Hart Lane, St. James' Park, St Andrew's, Stamford Bridge, The Den and other grounds like Eastlands, Anfield, Goodison, the Stadium of Light or Portsmouth's Fratton Park.



    Yes, I'd be quite happy for the rest of Britain to finally get a good look at what some of their fans stand for and against. I'd be even more happy when I finally get to witness the reaction of those people who have been the subject of so much feenyun antagonism for more than 50 years.

    I can't decide where to live.?

    I separated from my husband some time ago and he stayed in the family home. Now we have agreed to get things moving and he is moving out. I don't know whether to buy him out and go back and live there (it's a beautiful house in a very pretty location close to the beach but the house is 15 years old and he has neglected to look after it)



    My second option is that i can buy a brand new house which is just as beautiful but close to a small town with a football field beyond and is not situated in a pretty and secluded area as is the first house. I don't know which to choose. Both houses are very similar except the first house by the beach is in a mess and needs upgrading and the second house is perfect inside but the area is not as appealing.



    Bearing in mind the first house has bad memories %26amp; negative associations. Could i ignore this and be happy %26amp; settled there, or would the 'ghosts' haunt me? The second house would be a fresh start.

    Which would you choose? Thanks so much xI can't decide where to live.?
    Make it a happy house... and work on it...



    Decorate it out and inside...



    Put a pond with some fishes...



    Get a dog.



    Paint the house
    I say stay in your house and work on it. Near the beach will always increase over time. Not to mention your kids will prefer not to move.



    Whether or not the "ghosts" haunt you is up to you. It is sad that this is happening.I can't decide where to live.?
    I would choose the house by the beach. Beach front property is always in demand, and the home will appreciate in value. If you move back in and decide later you'd rather live somewhere else, you'll have no trouble finding a buyer for the home.



    If you have the knowledge and/or can hire help, give the house a facelift, and it won't feel like the same house. Plant new shrubbery, fix up the house inside and out, and paint over those negative memories!
    You need a fresh start, but can you make one by working on the house by the beach? Repaint everything in cheery colors. If your kids don't have any ghosts in that house, work on it together and build new memories. If they do suffer from the same ghosts that may haunt you, it's time for a change in venue.I can't decide where to live.?
    Your current house could turn into a project for you, do it up yourself, giving you a purpose, a new look to your home and the improvements done by you may get rid of the negative vibes you have been having???
    In Naas county Kildare Ireland.
    That my dear is up to you. Do you see the pain when you walk through the house? If not, go back, the beach property will increase in value faster than the other. If you are capable pf making the repairs needed. Maybe a coat of paint and some different furniture will make it fresh to you.



    Just please remember that the problems you experienced there were not the fault of the house itself, but those living in it.



    Do not dwell on the place in which you dwelled, instead clear your dome and build yourself a home.



    Yoda out
    You need a fresh start. New house. New life. So, its the second house.



    Everyone I know including myself except that I wasn't married. A new house, %26amp; life is best for your own well being. It makes you stronger, happier, more independent person.
    15 years is very little as far as house age is concerned. As i live near the beach i would say stay near the beach and renovate your house. When thinking about your ex in the house too, just concentrate on all the arguments and problems. that will help you cope with any haunting feeling.
    if i were you i would make a brand new start in a new home in a new location with a great new positive start in life,

    move on and be happy merry xmas and a happy new year
    I would go for the fresh start myself, if you can and get out from under the property. Fifteen years can really take a toll on a house and could be very expensive to get it back on tack.

    Having gone though a divorce, I felt a need to get on with my life and leave the other behind. If you aren't certain you could always rent out the property and try the new area out to be sure. Good not to jump into anything to quickly after something so stressful, and give yourself some time.

    Why are we letting it happen?

    I live on a housing association estate and can't believe the behaviour of not only the kids but the adults alike. I had children young but i work full time as does my partner. We are probably worst off than the other resisdents as we work to pay our rent (most are on housing benefit) and yet our property gets vandalised by the kids kicking footballs and throwing stones and their parents take no responsibility. The teens are loud until all hours of the night with no consideration of the neighbours that have work (probably because they don't know what it is like to get up early to work as they don't even go to school never mind see there parents out of their beds before midday) Can't the government do more to discourage those that are abusing the system. If statistics were used from our estate only 20% are likely to be working in 10 years time but i fear that at lease 60% won't be, who is going to fund them? Are these teens of today going to cause an economy collapseWhy are we letting it happen?
    Hell in hand cart.
    I can see National Service being reinstituted. I don't necessarily mean military though, there's many opportunities to serve that can teach these reprobates to reform.Why are we letting it happen?
    I agree 100% with you. These scum who run wild should be herded up and sent to some island somewhere as they serve no real purpose and are parasitic on the rest of society. The government are ineffective to do anything as are the police as current laws are too soft and people have too many rights, they don't know what is wrong anymore. I would save your pennies and move somewhere nicer if i was you.
    No, they are not. The adults need toWhy are we letting it happen?
    Just call the freaking police they know how to handle problems like these..one time i was listening to music too loud my neighbor called the police,..and complained they gave me a warning..and said keep it low volume
    Lack of Capital punishment has been the cause for this.

    The kids know that there is nothing anyone can do let alone their own parents! I do not believe in abuse what so ever! But I do believe in discipline! There is no justice system in this country either, so that doesn't help matters! The government are just as bad, do they care?, I think not! Unless it is affecting them, they do not want to know, all they care about, is taking more money off the poor!

    I really don't know what is going to happen in the future with these out of control kids, parents are fightened of them, so they just let them go and run riot, as they have no control!

    It's most frightening really, and it isn't gonna get any better I suppose. They need to find things for these kids to do, and make them do it, like cleaning up the litter and painting up old buildings etc. Make them help the community, they just feel a part of it then!
    Do you know what. I can so relate to you because I'm in the same situation except I'm a single mother and i work long hours and my neighbors above and below are up having party's all time of the nights. The children in the area are just unruly and run the streets causing havoc. The parents in some situations have actually joined in with there children in terrorizing the neighborhood. I think if the housing association was stricter with there rules and didn't just tell you "well go citizens advice bureau because we don;t really care" then maybe there wouldn't be so many problems. But like I'm always saying, it would be easier if we moved all these people off to an estate that don;t want to work should be carted off to the military. Or volentary work. The goverment needs to stop making easy for people to just chose to stop working and start popping out child after child while the rest of us have to work our asses of to support these children.



    the police in my area refuse to do anything, they always say call your housing association first thing tomorrow. So in some circumstances the police are no good.
    oh god i would move. this would drive me up the wall.
    Thanks to British welfare system and refusal to recognise the fact that only one non european immigrant group is helping the the economy.
    I know what it is like. Most of the kids where I live don't go to school and few actually hold jobs. All they do is loiter around.



    I am assuming you are living in a low income neighbourhood just by what you described. I HATE how people abuse the system. Okay, if you need financial assistence and you have a job, then here, get some help. But if you aren't working, you don't deserve any help.



    Also, these kids if they want to do something with their lives NEED to quit smoking or whatever they do and go to school. It is the only way they can get out of poverty. Plus, their parents don't care for htem and don't set a good example.



    I am so happy I have a supportive family. Not everyone does, especially if you are from a poor family.
    I agree with you when the govenment suddenly desided kids were not aload to be punished thats when it all started. When i was at school we had the cane when we did something wrong. And there was disapline at home too. These days they can do what they like and you can't do anything about it. Kids have the last say on what goes on.

    Questions About Being Otaku?

    OK, we all know that the meaning of Otaku in Japanese is "another's house." That refers to the outsiderness of Otaku interests. Anime, manga, gamer, and computer Otaku are usually made fun of (until recently), yet other types of Otaku are tolerated (at least here in the US).



    Otaku refers to one obsessed with a hobby. So, can someone explain why certain types of Otaku are accepted by society while others are not? For example, gun Otaku have the NRA. Cigar Otaku have the Cigar Aficionado magazine. Model Railroaders (densha Otaku) have the NMRA. Doll Otaku are considered collectors...as are coin and stamp collectors (they have their own associations).



    If you love movies, you can become a film critic and get your own show, like Roger Ebert. Why, you can even get a Master of Fine Arts degree in it! BUT, if those movies happen to be animated, look out; you are officially a GEEK.



    If you go out on Halloween (or go to a UK "fancy dress party"), you are considered cool. If you go to a cosplay event, you are a weirdo.



    Anyway, why are us Weeaboo-types stereotyped? I mean, are we any more loony than NFL fans, who paint their faces and go bare-chested to football games when it is -10 degrees? LOL



    Sure, we do have our share of mega-Otaku, but some of us don't fit the mold. I mean, I am a 59-year old retired Psychologist and Professor. I am happily married, with four kids...own my own home and some decent material goodies. Does having a sh!tload of anime, manga, figures, and a Volks Super Dollfie somehow change me inalterably? :-)



    So, I would like you to give me your comments on being Otaku.



    Thanks...I would love to hear what you have to say about this issue.Questions About Being Otaku?
    Well I don't find it weird at all actually, and yes I do know what you mean, it is annoying isn't it? Im 18 well 17 but basically 18, and my family criticize me for liking anime and such.... So basically I sometimes shut my self in my room and lock the door or desperately try to avoid situations where they can talk to me about it. Cos' it pisses me off so much...



    But yeah I dont know why we are consider "Geeks"

    I was the fastest runner in Darwin *Australia* with 100m for 4 years running and went to Canberra for it. I played soccer as well as tennis for 12 years. But as soon as i mention i like anime, im suddenly a geek.... If i said i liked guns like you said that would be okay...



    I think its because its animation? I dont know, personally i dont have a problem with it, i mean some things you see in anime you cant see in real movies or tv programs, i mean where have you ever seen something like bleach or naruto or something like fma on tv or a movie....



    But yeah thats my point "i have no idea" hahah
    Comics and cartoon as seen as the balliwick of children (and anyone who has seen elfin Lied will disagree with you)



    Cosplay is seen as people acting like children. Funny, if I collect the entire history of Coca-Cola, I am an esteemed collector



    As long as you are not obnoxious about it, I say enjoy your anime/mangaQuestions About Being Otaku?
    I guess it's because when it first started as a slang term, it was just about the creepy geeks. And when the slang started appearing on the news in japan with murders and other creepy stuff, it got a bad rep and people just assumed than an Otaku is bad.



    I think everyone's an Otaku about something, whether it's some popular show on tv the watch, comic books, or fashion. So it is weird how everyone thinks Otaku are creepy geeks. Maybe society will change one day, maybe not. I say just keep doing what you love.
    i LOVE anime and manga!!! and i am a weirdo. i go to anime cons and such that it sometimes drives all the people i know will get angry at me .Questions About Being Otaku?
    I don't think there's anything wrong with it - just as long as you know when to stop and stuff and that it doesn't take over your life. If you can balance your love of anime/manga and your life outside that, then I see no issue with it.

    Why did Osama bin Laden want to harm the US and why did he target the twin towers?

    For example if he targeted a football game more people would die, or if he targeted a national monument it would cause more long-term harm than a building that contained stock market documents during a time of investigation which called off all the stock market investigations. For example I'd personally feel more hurt if something more personal than a business building that was screwing us over was struck (stock market was crashing in 2000 and in 2001 this happened. So, why did Bin Laden do it in the first place and didn't target London, Paris and other Western countries he had closer associations with/had lived in especially since his family was friends with the prez etc. (for ex. Cheney had breakfast w/ his brother that same morning)?Why did Osama bin Laden want to harm the US and why did he target the twin towers?
    Let me ask you this...



    The first time a president or vice president has ever taken over NORAD (made in the 50's) was 2 weeks before 9/11. Dick cheney (bushes 3rd cousin) ordered all jets to stand down, instead of takeing out the planes.

    Hear is all the articles explaining every thing that happend some of them are really old so they are archived. Andrews air force base is 15miles away from the pentagon.

    Another thing to look up is Norman mineta hearing dick telling people to stand down. Another thing to look at was that marvin bush George bushes brother was head of security for seceracom witch made him head of security for the world trade center and united air lines. DONT BELIVE ME LOOK INTO IT YOUR SELF!! I know its hard to grasp, it was hard for me to. No one wants to belive that there govt killed 3000 of its own people to go to war and fill there pockets with money, i know it sounds crazy but its the truth.

    So what do you think?

    (there is tons more evidence and pice of the puzzle then this)





    http://archives.cnn.com/2002/ALLPOLITICS鈥?/a>

    http://www.rense.com/general50/fdd.htm

    http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/jel/cjcsd/c鈥?/a>

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    http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn鈥?/a>

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    http://www.prisonplanet.com/051203atlant鈥?/a>

    http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_km鈥?/a>

    http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/鈥?/a>

    http://www.prisonplanet.com/pentagon_pre鈥?/a>

    They said they never could imagen planes flying into buildings for a weapon, what lies they wear training for it in peticular, training for planes flying into the wtc and the pentagon.
    Because he is an immoral person who was never disciplined as a child. He was the fourth child of about 40 children his Arab billionaire father had to five different wives. I think he has an identity crisis and rebelled against his family. Thus by taking up a religious cause gives someone a self righteous reason to not justify their behaviour. Bin Laden is a psychopath without a conscience who likes playing war games and killing. Organising all these suicide missions gives him a sense of identity and power, because he didn't have any in his boring over-indulgent life, as the 4th child out of 40 brothers and sisters.Why did Osama bin Laden want to harm the US and why did he target the twin towers?
    Are you kidding me? More people would not have died if he target a football game then the WORLD TRADE CENTER! They were a national monument because they were the tallest twin buildings in the world and it was in the middle of new york city instead of a football field in i don't know say alabama colorado Florida ETC. Why would terrorists who hate america so much that they would kill themselves bomb a football field? THEY HATE AMERICA NOT ENGLAND OR FRANCE THAT IS WHY THEY ATTACKED AMERICA!! We are the infidels to them.
    He wanted the U.S. out of the Middle East; specifically he said he did not want U.S. non-Muslims stationed in Saudi Arabia guarding the holiest places in the Muslim religion. The twin towers were a symbol of America's empire b/c of the business and finance operations based there; the Pentagon should be fairly obvious. He does not want non-Muslims in any of the holy areas, but specifically Mecca in Saudi Arabia.



    And because he is an asshole like Fook said.Why did Osama bin Laden want to harm the US and why did he target the twin towers?
    When you are older you will understand why 9-11 was about making sure America suffered and that the twin towers and Pentagon were very significant buildings in what mental damage would be inflicted on the American public.Bin Laden declared jihad on America.It was 10 yrs or more in planning the events of 9-11.Terrorist had bombed the twin towers in 1993,so the hate has been going on a long time.Our financial district was hit and our military headquarters was hit.This country was in great shape financially until 9-11.9-11 is the reason for what mess you see today.
    For whatever reason the terrorist saw the trade center as the symbol of America, Americans just saw them as two tall buildings.



    The U.S. broke a promise to Osama and Afghanistan regarding the Afghan war against Russia, they were promised if they fought back against Russia the U.S. would help them economically and politically.
    The Twin Towers were the symbol of the American capitalist economy, and the Pentagon was the symbol of the American national defense system.



    The plane that crashed in Pennsylvania is believed to have headed for the White House, obviously the symbol of American executive authority.
    it is a landmark of the us economy, pentagon landmark of their military might, washington white house where the president lives, wanted to make a statement simple as that
    http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=鈥?/a>
    You should be his secretary.
    because he is an asshole
    Don't believe everything you hear. Bin Laden was only peripherally involved with this, in spite of what the media says. He probably provided some funding and greased the wheels in some ways, but it was others that planned the details and executed it. Bin Laden took more credit later when he needed more infamy. The fact is, he's never been charged with a crime concerning this, and his wanted poster says nothing about 9/11. If he was brought to court, he probably couldn't be convicted. As for why they struck the WTC, it's simple, it's one of the most recognizable symbols of American capitalism and culture, and physically and easy target.
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  • Do you think the words 'Packy' or 'Packies' is racist?

    Why is it that the word 'Packy' or 'Packies' is considered racist? Yes it is true that these 2 words can be used in racial remarks and they do hold negative associations but doesnt the word Brit not hold negative associations? When some foreigners hear the word Brit, this word may conjure up images of football hooligans or heavydrinkers but nobody considers its use racist. Everyone can use the words Yank, Jews, Jerrys (slang for Germans) Jocks, Poles, Japs and Iraqis, for example, and its reasonably acceptable (afterall, that is what they are!) but as soon as one says 'Packies' or 'Packy' then theres always someone who has to make a big song and dance about it and critisize you for being racist or at least say;'Oh you cant say that; you cant say that!!' but thats exactly what they are! Some people mistaken Indians for Packies and so some Indians dont want people to refer them as Packies, but arent some Asians Russian or Japanese not just Packies or Indian. Its political correctness!!Do you think the words 'Packy' or 'Packies' is racist?
    No I don't think so.
    No, I don't. You should spell it Paki.Do you think the words 'Packy' or 'Packies' is racist?
    I think you are a "packy" because you like to get your schit pushed in
    yes i think 'packies' may be racist

    i used to live in dubai and there are huge groups of workers everywhere (they are basically slaves) these workers were usually either pakistanies or indian

    people dont really like these workers because they are dirty smelly and stare at people and sh*t in the streets...people called them packiesDo you think the words 'Packy' or 'Packies' is racist?
    I agree with Mr. Mustard.
    So its relating to Brits? Hmm didnt know. Seems like people ust make up words they dont want people to say just so they can be in this exclusive group
    Yes it is racist.

    My dad doesn't think so though, and I get very embarrassed when he says Paki, as in when the cricket is on, he says "Oh how are the Pakis doing?" It makes me cringe.. Maybe it is a generational thing.



    The term for someone from Pakistan is Pakistani.

    Will I get into the University of Chicago?

    I am going to be a Senior in high school. I am currently in th top 10% of my class.My GPA is only 4.2, and i got a 31 on my ACT (although I plan to take it again; I can probably score 33-34).

    My numbers aren't the greatest, but that's because I've taken a LOT of honors/AP classes. Not to mention my extracurricular activities.



    I am a Peer Leader (we help freshman get adjusted to life in high school). I am Senior Physical Education Leader (we help out freshmen PE teachers throughout the year). I am the President of the Muslim Student Association and the National Honor Society. I am on our school's Principal's Student Advisory Board. I am on the School District Board of Education; I serve as a Student Liaison, although I am not permitted to vote. I am on the Superintendent's Student Advisory Board (we help make decisions pertaining to student life throughout the districts high schools). I am part of my high school's Science, Math and Technology Academy; Outside of our regular classes, we spend part of our day with the rest of our "academy" in science, math and engineering-based classes. This academy has a Student Academy Council which I am the Vice President of.



    I started my own Peer Tutor program, for Beginners in Spanish. I have also participated in Mathletes (Math Competitions), JETS (Junior Engineering Technical Society) and am a member of the Spanish Honor Society. I am going to Spain this summer as part of a School-Sponsored Trip (I will be going into my fourth year of Spanish).



    I've also been on the Varsity Track team for 3 years as well as football. I played basketball for my first two years. I've received a lot of awards as well.



    I am very active and busy. I am really hardworking and am up to the challenging curriculum of the University of Chicago. Math is my favorite subject, and I am hoping to get a degree in pure math and/or Physics.



    I'm really sorry about the long question :)

    Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank You in advance!!!Will I get into the University of Chicago?
    If you go to the web site of virtually any college or university you will find information concerning the current entering class -- class ranks, SAT/ACT scores, numbers of applications, numbers of people offered admission, etc. If your statistics are within the ranges, you may consider yourself to have a pretty good chance of admission.Will I get into the University of Chicago?
    Didn't you post this question earlier, and didn't I answer it? I said I thought you had a good chance.



    Perhaps you should go back to your earlier question and look at the answers. There were at least two.

    Which soccer team in The English Premier League...?

    Which soccer team in The English Premier League (EPL) is most similar to The New York Knicks of The National Basketball Association (NBA)?



    In terms of record, number of superstar players, and number of championships.



    The New York Knicks had a regular season record of 42-40 (51% winning percentage), have 2 superstar players (Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire), and have won 2 championships (1970 and 1973).



    I live in The United States, so I call soccer, "soccer." I know that many other human beings call soccer, "football." If there is any human being in the world that usually calls soccer "soccer" or "football," then I am OK with it.Which soccer team in The English Premier League...?
    Ignore Just Do It, he's just pretentious. Patrick Ewing was a superstar who had the misfortune of playing at the same time as Michael Jordan, who was too dominant for anybody to beat.

    And the name "soccer" actually comes from England in the late 1800's and was a common use term until nearly the middle of the 20th century. Soccer is also the commonly used term in Australia and often in Ireland as well, where football refers to "Gaelic Football."



    Anyways, a similar team to the Knicks might be Liverpool. They were once one of the absolute best, but have experienced harsh times lately. However, near the end of this season, things have started looking up. Also, they recently made two high profile acquisitions in Luis Suarez and Andy Carroll (like Amare and 'Melo). They also sold off their disgruntled star, Fernando Torres (like Stephon Marbury, except Torres was far better than Marbury).
    One can find 5-10 teams in each by your definition of super star. You can find similarly in EPL as well.



    If you and so called hyped guys call Carmelo and Stoudamire as superstars - what have these two won? Any NBA rings? Have they really challenged any top teams and carried their team to beat top seeds. LOL, both have never played in a NBA finals and they are so hyped to be called Super star.



    I will tell you who a super star - Kobe, Wade, Tim Duncan - those are super stars. They have won NBA rings by leading their teams. Excuse me, I like Patrick Ewing, but he is not a super star,but a star. Sorry to be sacrcastic, but that is the reality - with these 2 guys around Knicks will not win NBA ring. Good luck with that.



    Call it Futbol.Which soccer team in The English Premier League...?
    I love Manchester United.........
    Tottenham or EvertonWhich soccer team in The English Premier League...?
    definitely the Mersyside reds, Liverpool.......
    everton

    Is it possible for gridiron to be an olympic sport?

    this is a 50-50 situation! theres a 50-50 chance for Gridiron Footy that it may become an olympic sport. and once again Karate, Squash and Rubgy (7s n union) have been axed again in the bidding contests for London 2012!



    If Chicago wins 2016 bid, then i say tackle football is in that olympics HANDS DOWN since the host city can pick a sport any sport to fill in the gaps!



    "Furthermore the IOC did not replaced those two sports by a new one. Golf, Rugby, Inline Skating, Squash and Karate all missed the majority needed to become part of the Olympic Program.



    Which impact does those decisions have on the aim of American Football to become an Olympic Sport?



    First of all thoses news are good news for IFAF.





    The IFAF governs 52 full member associations, Tommy Wiking stated

    .

    "I don't want to sound cocky, but in the next 10 years, I think we'll have football being played in over 100 countries. We hear from one or two countries who want help getting started every month. I just heard from Sierra Leone. India has started to play."



    And in the long run, Jacques Rogge doesnt exclude the participation of Tackle Football.



    TWO COUNTRIES EVERY MONTH INTERESTED IN OUR SPORT!!! DO THE MATH!! we'll have an estimated 73-75 minimum by the 2nd or 3rd quarter of 2010-2011. thats means olympic criteria has been reached. though currently the sport of gridiron is practised in 5 continents and 52 nations!!!



    Sources:

    http://washingtontimes.com/news/2008/may鈥?/a>



    http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/145895鈥?/a>



    http://www.ifaf.info/text.php3?Inhalt=ne鈥?/a>



    ***http://www.ifaf.info/text.php3?Inhalt=ne鈥?/a>



    ***(article says rugby got axed again in the bidding)



    http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/vie鈥?/a>



    DONT LIKE THE QUESTION? DONT ANSWER IT!!



    btw.. table tennis and synchro diving are one nation dominant sports!!(YES THATS CHINA) why are they in the olympics, keep synchro and ping pong if Gridiron is in!!!! NO gridiron? axe them!!!!



    also.. proceed to part 2 of my question as well.....

    Is it possible for gridiron to be an olympic sport?
    I think you've more or less answered your own question. If the host city can select a sport, then I'd say it's very likely that Chicago will select Gridiron. I would welcome this (rare in my country, as I am English), as it would be a great opportunity to showcase this great game to the whole World.Is it possible for gridiron to be an olympic sport?
    I'd say not, because it's not popular enough in enough countries to be included.

    It doesn't meet the Olympic criteria.



    It may be played around the world but it's not a dominant sport across the world.Is it possible for gridiron to be an olympic sport?
    No, it might get in if Chicago hosts the games but if so it will be one time only. Its not just a matter of domination, yes China have a very strong record in synchro diving and table tennis but those sports are played in many countries at a high level. China may dominate but they don't win everything all the time. Gridiron is not played at a meaningful level outside the USA %26amp; maybe Canada, who would compete in a Olympic gridiron competition? Countries are not going to setup gridiron leagues just so they can enter a team in the Olympics.



    Try and understand the difference, China may dominate certain sports just as the USA dominates Basketball but Gridiron is NOT played anywhere else above the level of a few expat Americans running around a local park. To be in the Olympics a sport has to have a degree of worldwide popularity and Gridiron is not popular outside the USA.



    Claims are always being made by administrators of fringe sports about how they are breaking into new markets and have worldwide interest. The evidence isn't there, you quote US websites only. When you can quote the news sites of the countries you claim Gridiron is gaining popularity it you might have a case.

    What are the causes according to which people believe the "Serie A" a bad tournament?

    I follow the "Series A" at least twenty years and I like to call it the championship more interesting (not the most beautiful but most difficult) for the following reasons:

    A) the teams are all very difficult to deal with, there is never a foregone conclusion

    2) the goals are many actions, even if sometimes the ball in midfield there is always a battle, and this glimpse of the tactics and then the teachings of their coach

    3) there is no physicality, which is used the premier league, is a technique sometimes goes against the tactic of the weaker teams, creating a kind of game where the 'cunning, the qualities of each player and group are valued.



    It seems to me a prejudice crafted by some associations with the 'help of journalists to bury Italian football, in order to convey the' attention and therefore a lot of money to other destinations.

    Now you tell me if I'm right or wrong ... thanksWhat are the causes according to which people believe the "Serie A" a bad tournament?
    Serie A has taken a few step backs since Calciopoli. Juventus has yet to fully recover and Milan is now just getting better. Now a lot of the negative things you read about the Serie A game is mostly based on cultural brainwashing .

    In England, it's believed that running up and down a pitch with the ball making the least contact with the ground and shooting the ball from any area within reach of goal is consider 'fast %26amp; exciting' football. Now that is but at its most basic form. Tactics and build up play is almost non-existent in English football. Serie A posseses both and since most aren't really use to it, they confuse with being 'slow'...What are the causes according to which people believe the "Serie A" a bad tournament?
    poor preformances in europe by your teams in italy (okay inter did win it)

    little large buys in the transfer window

    inadequate to compete with spain and england financially in football

    it's milan and inter only

    the pivotal factor i believe was the fall of juventus
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  • What are my chances of getting into UPenn, Johns Hopkins, and Duke?

    See Title. Also, what are my chances of getting into UPenn through Early Decision?



    -SAT - 2220 ( 800 math, 730 cr, 690 writing)

    -3.87 gpa

    -maybe Nat. Merit Semifinalist/Finalist (PSAT - 215??)



    -4 year varsity starter/letterman in high school tennis

    -4 year varsity (3 year starter)/ current captain of high school

    quizbowl team ( 2 state championships, 1 runner-up)

    -3 year Beta Club Member (2 year winner of State Literature Contest and 2 year winner of State Beta Bowl)

    -3rd place at State Science Fair

    -2 year participant in Mu Alpha Theta (high school math club)

    -1 year of Spanish Honors Society

    -1 year of high school football

    -6 year member of ALTA (Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association) (2 time city champions)

    -Duke TIP - 2 yrs

    - Scholar Athlete - 4yrs

    - Honor Roll - 4 yrs



    PLUS

    volunteer at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (50 hrs)

    volunteer at Gwinnett County Library (20 hrs)

    other volunteer experience: (50 hrs)

    work at doctors office (2-3 times a week)

    coach tennis

    tutor in sat/schoolWhat are my chances of getting into UPenn, Johns Hopkins, and Duke?
    I got into UPenn with a lot less on my application: so you should do fine.What are my chances of getting into UPenn, Johns Hopkins, and Duke?
    You're a reasonable candidate for all three as long as your class rank is high--at least top 5% but better if top 3%. You would strengthen your chance at Penn and Duke by bringing up your CR and writing scores, they are now at the low end of the 50% range. If you can get recruited for tennis you're in to all.

    What can I watch besides the World Cup?

    I'm really starting to enjoy watching football - besides the stuff that everybody hates - bad calls, dives, etc.



    Anyways, I'm curious about a couple things:

    - What other leagues, associations, clubs can I watch that have to do with football?

    - In order to make it to the World Cup, I'm guessing teams are competing within the 4 years to make it to the top 32, which cups or championships are they playing in between world cups?



    Thanks.What can I watch besides the World Cup?
    I'm only reading the question title and my answer is... Just sleep, just intoxicate yourself and sleep and set your alarm for whichever kick-off.
    Actually it's a bit more complex than that:



    The world cup is country vs country, and the players have to have passports and be "citizens" of that country to play. FIFA has rules about all this. During a typical year there are only a few weekends when "International" matches are played. This includes "friendlies" which dont really matter, and other qualifying games which is how the World cup and other international tournaments are seeded.



    The bread and butter of soccer is the Club programs. Essentially all of the players that you see in the world cup play for a club somewhere in the world. This club is who pays their wages (not positive but I dont think they get paid for national team appearances) and that's essentially their employer. Typically speaking, the best leagues to watch are the English Premier League, the Italian Serie A, and the Spanish La Liga. Followed closely by the German Bundesliga and then you get into south american and other smaller european leagues.



    If you speak English I would highly recommend following the English Premier League. It's fast paced, plays pretty much every weekend Aug - May, and even with the HUGE teams like Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea, any team can win on any given day - leading to upsets and excitement. In the US, the majority of EPL games are covered by FSC(Fox Soccer Channel) which is part of an additional sports package usually ($6 a month for the package on Cox Cable) In Canada, FSN carries 2-3 games every Saturday monrning :)



    Hope this helps!What can I watch besides the World Cup?
    If you live in England you will be spoilt for choice.

    Four massive leagues with lots of clubs with lots of supporters.

    You can choose from:

    Premier League

    Championship

    League One

    League Two



    all the four leagues put together there are 92 clubs and pretty much every city or town has a team in one of these leagues and some even have two clubs!!

    But if none of these 92 clubs take your fancy you could go to non-league football matches which is smaller than professional leagues which have smaller clubs in it but the football is still entertaining and it's alot cheaper to watch. So in non-league you have lots of choice again, the leagues are:



    Conference Premier

    Conference North

    Conference South

    Isthmian Premier League

    ..and then it gets split into regional leagues such as the Sheffield and Hallamshire district league or the Cheshire league etc....

    So I'm sure you'll find something you'll like.
    Yes, check out the link from the first answer



    But the big leagues that are exciting to watch are the EPL (England), La Liga (Spain) and Serie A (Italy)



    Of these the best is (arguably) the EPL.



    In the EPL there is full seasons with 38 games as well as another championship called the champions league which allows teams from all leagues around the world to compete.



    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premier_League



    Also the Euro is big, it's the same as the WC except only for European teams



    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Euro_2012



    PS. Best Club Team = Manchester UnitedWhat can I watch besides the World Cup?
    Next 4 years: (Years are when next international tournaments start)



    Copa Oro - North America (2011 %26amp; 2013)



    Copa America - South America (And Mexico) (2011)



    Euro Cup - Europe (2012)



    African Cup of Nations - Africa (2012 %26amp; 2013) (2013 cause in 2014 next World Cup)



    AFC Asian Cup - Countries Around Asia and Ocean (2011)



    Fifa Confederations Cup 2013 - (Winners of Internation Tournaments) (Above)



    Fifa World Cup 2014 - Host Brazil
    Dude there is so many leagues to mention the Euro League EX. Manchester, Barcelona, etc.

    Asian leagues, Mexican league, MLS, etc.
    In Aug u can watch the English Premier League

    = better than the WC for reasons i won't go into
    Too many to list:



    Here you go:



    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ass…

    Ever Gotten A Thumbs Down For Answering Truthfully And Plainly To A JW Question?

    Some time ago, someone asked why his friend who was JW would no longer hang out with him like he used to and watch football etc. just because he wasn't JW.





    My answer was:





    "Sad but true, they will be polite to you and preach to you but will not associate with you on any meaningful level unless you decide to join their sect because they think non-Witnesses are bad associations."





    Now I know this is true because I read it in their own literature and I once had a JW girl in my daughter's high school who did not have any friends and her parents would not let her go out with the other girls or have sleep-overs etc, even though these were parental supervised and safe.





    So why do JWs thumbs down you when a non-JW tells it like it is? Isn't it TRUE that non-witnesses are considered bad associations and no relationship must be encouraged with them beyond basic civil interaction and preaching?





    Why is it bad when I say it? Is it because I am a non-Witness?|||I've never gotten a thumbs down for that, specifically, but I'm thoroughly convinced that there are people who give me a thumbs down based solely on me being the person who answered a question. I doubt they read my answer, they just see my avatar, and click their mouse.





    I'm being persecuted.|||You received thumbs down because your answer wasn't accurate. The JW are not a sect or a cult. They are CHRISTIANS.

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    |||As for objectivity, I judge answers on the answers merit. Case in point I agreed with Joyfilled, I believe for the first time.

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    |||Not just a JW question. I think people voted on partyline (theist against atheist).|||that doesn't make any sense to me. We have a JW in town and she visits everyone in town. She is the only Witness in town but is a friend to everyone. She comes here at least once a week and i consider her my friend. We study the bible together she has a lot of bible knowledge. She takes an elderly lady to town with her because she had a stoke and can't drive anymore. I thought she was getting paid but she said no she is my friend. Maybe it is just some of them you know. this lady is friends with everyone in town.|||anyone could have read your answer and given a "thumbs-down" for whatever reason.





    not accusing you, and i'm not a JW.. but no need to assume that a JW did it.


    (just wanted to use my being here as an example).





    and.... to some degree, i agree with Deke..... but i've come to the place now where i just laugh when i see a "thumbs-down" on my posts.


    it tells me that people dont quit reading or ignore mine in the long line of posts before they get to mine.


    ...|||In my opinion, anyone who doesn't share the same moral beliefs as you is pretty much a bad association. If they are not encouraging me to give my all and do what's morally right, then I don't need to be around them.





    And that question you are referring to, that girl was also a lesbian, practicing what we do not believe to be a 'moral practice.' So associating with someone like that could lead to a seared conscience, thinking that that sort of lifestyle is ok, when it's totally not according to Bible standards.





    But, I don't recall giving you a thumbs down, partly because you answered the question according to your opinion, and I don't give thumbs downs for that - even if you don't believe what I do, or twist what I do believe.





    Many will give you a thumbs down just because of who you are. They could care less about religion, or what the answer is. They see it's you (whoever) and give it a thumbs down. Immature, I know, but it happens all the time on this forum.





    Well, have a nice day. Hope this answered your question some.|||I've clicked on the wrong button before. Sometimes the mouse just slides over, like it's possessed or something. So it might not have been even intentional.





    Also, I wouldn't get worked up by a thumbs down. It really doesn't matter that much.|||I always try to answer truthfully and planly but I get thumbs down


    check it out





    I AM A MUSLIM


    WHAT DO YOU THINK OF MUSLIMS





    Its the hate and the race that make them to give thumbs down|||I work really hard for my thumbs down.|||Why do you care so much about getting thumb's down?


    Maybe you got them because people don't agree with you. Isnt that the whole point of the thumb's system anyway?


    And just because you believe something is 'true' doesn't automatically merit you a thumb's up.|||Jesus never said being a christian would be easy.





    2 Corinthians 6:14: "Do not be unevenly yoked with unbelievers





    1 Cor. 15:33 Do not be deceived: "Bad company ruins good morals."





    1 Cor. 5:11 But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.|||It seems odd to assume that only Jehovah's Witnesses disapprove of blatant propaganda and bigoted epithets.





    Many fairminded persons object to propaganda, especially an assumption about 7 million people based almost entirely upon experiences with exactly 1 person from among that 7 million.





    In addition, the term "sect" is an offensive pejorative. Pejoratives are "thumbs-down" bait, so this questioner should not be surprised that she hooked a few.





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    http://jw-media.org/edu_videos/vcfi_e.ht鈥?/a>|||Just because a parent is selective on who they want their child to associate with, does not make them a bad parent.





    Don't assume that a child does not have friends, just because they don't associate with your friends or school mates. Everyone has a friend at school, I had good friends at school, but I didn't associate with them outside of school, because I had a whole set of friends that shared my same beliefs that I chose to spend the rest of my free time with. I still keep in touch with many of them from almost 30 years ago.





    My nieces and nephews just went to Epcot Sunday with a bunch of their friends, who all share the same beliefs and goals.





    You have to look at the whole picture. I know that my cousin who is not a witness, allows her children to watch rated R movies and demonic movies. She doesn't feel there's anything wrong with this. Many parents feel the same way. However, witness parents try to protect their children from violent, sexual and demonic movies or games.





    What you consider true is a generalization, a form of propaganda, we are all individuals and your one experience not reflective of the whole picture.|||Because not associating with the world leaves out a potential method for preaching and teaching, "incidental witnessing".





    Witnesses do not avoid these situations. As for no friends, don't you think there are more witness children than just this one girl. Unlike the churches of Christendom, JW congregation members are not spread out all over the city or county, because individuals think their church of their faith is better than one closer to them. Congregations are made up of specific territories, where children can ride their bike to the home of another witness. Even when I was young, when their numbers were much smaller and the territories covered several cities, we still got together. Twice a year we got together for two days with witnesses from ten other congregations. Once a year with 100 other congregations.





    I had a friend who met his wife that way. She saw him at a district convention, and wrote down his name. On her way back to Arizona, her family stopped off in San Diego to look up his name in the phone book. She wrote letters to everyone with the same last name, hoping one would reach him.





    Your answer distorts the view of life for JW children. Yes, there are those who hate it, but than you find that in every religion, and the non-religious.|||I often get the same, and I am a Witness, often people mark you down for no reason. As for your answer, I marked it down since I know from experience, that at times it is true, but not always.





    I agree with how Joyfilled answered. Plus I do often give TDs so I don't have to see some of the more acreages answers.|||I am a Witness and i was 2x given a thumbs down before on my answers but i would get emails apologizing that they accidentally had given me a thumbs down when really they wanted to give me a thumb's up. Besides, not all thumb's down on a question for or about JWs' are from Witnesses. I am certain that a number of those out there who are not Jehovah's Witness may find some answers belittling the witnesses and their beliefs unfair.





    I have friends who are not Jehovah's Witnesses but yes, i do admit that i limit my time with them because they do not share my beliefs or my morals. I do not see anything wrong with that.





    Yes, i do consider these friends of mine who are not Witnesses bad association when they go clubbing, go out for a smoke, or happy hour when i should be home taking care of the family.





    Furthermore, i do preach to them when i get the chance.|||Dear Pixie,





    Before I answer I've just got to ask Deke if he feels persecuted by the 9 Thumbs Up he has.





    I didn't see any mention of a positive use of Thumbs Down or Up. Months ago someone said that they use the Up or Down to make voting easier if it does come down to a vote. When the names are hidden we still know which answers we gave a Thumbs Up to and of course our own Thumbs Down answers are not shown.|||Why are you persecuting JW? They don't do that to you. You'll pay when Armageddon comes though.|||You are gonna have a hard time getting through to Jehovahs Witnessess or Mormons.|||Bad publicity, no one wants it. pure and simple.|||That's really sad.|||YES! They do that all the time!





    Especially if you point out where they are WRONG, but generally they just give thumbs-down to anything not from a Witness perspective, even if you are right





    Papa Bear does this constantly, even though he claims he is not one, he harrasses anyone who doesn't like them