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Hey, I'm a former college student in Texas originally from California. Specialized in Anthropology. I have been playing tennis for nine successful years. I generally tend to answer questions in sports ( primarily tennis), GLBT issues which hold a place in my heart, and in Languages particularly English, Spanish, Portuguese and French (which I speak fluently) and Chinese and Arabic (which I'm learning). Hope to be able to help you with your question and hopefully some people can help me with some of mine... BACK from a hiatus that lasted about a year...
What are some controversial topics?
I work with a group on campus that hosts weekly discussions on things you probably wouldn't talk about at the dinner table. We talk about humanitarianism, human rights, the election, religion, economics, race issues- we're all over the board. The only problem we've run into is we seem to be out of ideas. :(
So, what are some conversations that you've had that have gotten heated?
What are some leads?
Ideas?
Thanks again for your help!
18 AnswersHomework Help1 decade agoDoes the president get paid for making appearances?
I know most presidents have usually had busy schedules and back to back meetings, but say a special interest group asked them to make an appearance. Could they make time, and would they be paid for it or is that their duty as president? Can they get paid for it personally or would it have to go to some other account?
14 AnswersGovernment1 decade agoWhen did tipping go up to 20% as expected?
I usually pay 15-20percent as regular, more if it was exceptional. I just found out from bitterwaitress that 20% is the expected rate? When exactly did servers' expectation go to 20% as the expected tipping rate?
10 AnswersEtiquette1 decade agoDo you tip a porter when...?
A car company had a recall and my boss had to leave his car in the shop, and they sent him with a porter to take him and a woman with the same problem to their jobs. Should he have tipped the porter? If so how much?
3 AnswersEtiquette1 decade agoUSB ports don't recognize hardware?
My USB ports recognize that something has been inserted into them, they just can not identify anything. These include USB memory sticks, cameras and the like. Is there possibly a certain area I should look into?
3 AnswersOther - Hardware1 decade agoBlack jack in Vegas?
Some basic rules, and tips to follow when playing in the casinos
4 AnswersGambling1 decade agoWhere to go in Houston?
My brother wants to visit me and see the city I now live in. We're from California and I came here for college while he went into the military. He's taking a little bit of a break before continuing for an extended four year stay in the army and wanted to hang out around here. Unfortunately I have been in the hedges a lot and dont know of too many interesting places to check out. What are some must-sees? Where would be some interesting places to go? We're both 21 and money is of no object, so where do you recommend?
6 AnswersHouston1 decade agoIf H. Florensiensis was to be confirmed as a species, what implications could that have?
Think social, cultural, anthropological
If you are wondering what H. Floresiensis refers to, it's the hobbit-like fossils found in Indonesia in about 2004, here are a few links that might help your answer:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homo_floresiensis
http://www.scienceagainstevolution.org/v9i2n.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/09/07092...
3 AnswersAnthropology1 decade agoWhat can we do to improve education primarily in public schools?
America spends some of the highest amount of dollars per student yet we aren't near the standards of other developed countries that invest less. In terms of education we have some of the lower end of scores in priomary and secondary schools, yet somehow have some of the highest testing and facilities at the university levels. What can we do to help public schools? Is it the money? Zoning? Vouchers? Teacher's Unions? Maybe something else?
5 AnswersPrimary & Secondary Education1 decade agoDo you think you could date someone with your own name?
Same first name that is... I'm sure it's more likely in the GLBT community, and I mainly ask cause I just saw two guys making out who just happen to have the same name. Just seems a little funny if you were one of the people and it'd sound like you were refering to yourself in the 3rd person... Your thoughts?
12 AnswersLesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender1 decade agoWhere can I get the names of military units close to me?
I'm trying to send care pacakges to soldiers in the area and I thought it'd be great to get my college and local businesses involved with sending stuff so I was wondering where I could find the names of the units. I've tried anysoldier.com, I've gone through over 500 posts but still can't find any units within 90 miles. I want a closer unit so that the businesses will feel more of a reason to donate items to send the soldiers... (I'm in Houston, TX and I did find one Airforce group with 4 ppl but I'm looking for more units and more people). Any points or hints in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
6 AnswersMilitary1 decade agoWhat are some good japanese songs you'd recommend?
I'd really like some from groups similar to Shizuku...
4 AnswersMusic1 decade agoHow do I place multiple images to make my own background on myspace?
Say I wanted a collage of images rather than just one. I know the html codes for the background and colors and positionings (but only for one image...), I just want to know how they'd work for more than one picture, and how to put them in two different locations. What would the html look like in that instance? Examples please?
4 AnswersProgramming & Design1 decade agoSome advice for someone looking to audition for The Amazing Race?
What do you think is necessary (not going online looking for the online rules or anything, just what you think) to earn a spot on the Amazing Race, or what kind of person would you want to see on this kind of reality show?
2 AnswersTelevision1 decade agoWhat's the best career path to go to when you just want to help people?
That's it. The money doesn't matter, hours or anything... which area do you recommend?
10 AnswersCareers & Employment1 decade agoAre you ready for the next big hit?
If the avian flu was discovered in your coutny or parish, if a natural disaster occured would you be safe and prepared? Do you think your state and/or the nation has its act together in terms of resources especially financially set aside?
8 AnswersOther - Politics & Government1 decade agoLooking for song or video from end of first episode of GTO?
GTO (Great Teacher Onizuka) animé, here's the clip with the song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsJyoX1FOek&mode=re...
Anyway I wanted to find the song to put on a webpage but I wanted it on either a sound clip or video just isolated and not youtube... THANKS
1 AnswerMusic1 decade agoDo you really think that Mel Gibson is antisemetic?
Based on The Passion of Christ and his latest remarks against the police officer?
10 AnswersCelebrities1 decade ago