Mall/Washington D.C./kinda confused help please?!?
ok so im going on a d.c trip on friday with school and i think we might go to some mall in downtown d.c or something like that.......so i want to know which stores are going to be in the mall haha but the problem is that when i go to a store locator on their website, i dont know which state to select...because d.c doesnt fall under a state!! i know its district of columbia, but they dont have that as an option. what would i choose for this? im sure they have the stores i want in the d.c malls bc they are popular stores......... pleas help thnx.
Washington, D.C. - 3 Answers
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The Mall in DC is the park area between the Lincoln Memorial and the Capitol , not a shopping mall! Here is a link to shopping in DC: http://washington.dc.retailguide.com/ml1dc.htm
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Pentagon City is in Arlington, Virginia, and is a multi-story mall, easily accessible by Metro (subway). There isn't a shopping "mall" in the District of Columbia proper, unless you count the Shops at Georgetown, which isn't really Metro friendly (you can take a Connector bus from the downtown core to Georgetown though). The District of Columbia has many stand-alone stores but not the kind of shopping mall you typically find in suburbia.
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Haha. It's called the National Mall. Unfortunately, it's not a REAL mall, it's like one huge park. There's lots of things there - Lincoln Memorial, Capitol Building (that's where Congress meets,) Washington Monument, the Smithsonian museums, World War II Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial... So yeah. Not as fun as shopping, but still pretty cool. By the way, I might see you there! My school's going Wednesday-Friday, but Friday itself we'll be at Hershey Park in Pennsylvania
Monday, February 28, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Since Washington D.C. is not a state....?
Since Washington D.C. is not a state....?
will state funds (such as the hope scholarship) pay for this school. Technically I understand that it is "out of state" but it isnt in another state either. Are there any special case rules regarding the District of Columbia??
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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Typically, yes, it still counts. You can always use the contact info for any scholarships you're particularly curious about and double-check, though
will state funds (such as the hope scholarship) pay for this school. Technically I understand that it is "out of state" but it isnt in another state either. Are there any special case rules regarding the District of Columbia??
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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Typically, yes, it still counts. You can always use the contact info for any scholarships you're particularly curious about and double-check, though
Thursday, February 24, 2011
President of the United States Questions?!?!?!?!?! Please Help! I will award best answer!?
President of the United States Questions?!?!?!?!?! Please Help! I will award best answer!?
Hello there everyone! Let me just sit and take a breather... I am having an issue with my career choice. I want to be the President of the United States of America as my career when I turn 35 so I have many many questions. I am not planning on changing my mind about my career, but I do have some questions. I am 15 years old and in the 10th grade. I am planning on going to the U.S. Marines Officer Academy after high school and after I graduate from the Marines I am planning on going to Harvard School of Law to study to become a lawyer. Then after my totally long 4 years or more of College I am going to run for Mayor of Orange County, then after I am elected and run my course I am planning on running for the Governor of a State or a Senator of one of the States. Then... if time permits I would love to run for Mayor of Washington DC (District of Columbia). After me working up my political career I want to run for President of the United States in the Election of 2028. My questions are that if I am 15 now... and my Birthday is on August 26th that means I will turn exactly 35 on August 26th 2028... Now, do I have to be 35, as required by the constitution, to run in the election do I have to be 35 when I sign up to run in the election or be 34 to sign up and then be 35 when I run on November 4th 2028... or do I have to be 35 when I sign up to be in the election? Another thing is HOW DO YOU GET ON THE BALLOT? One last question is if I have done some Internet searches, picture postings, and blog posts that most of the hormonal teenagers in America do... will it affect my chances in running? I have no police records or anything but will this stuff come back to bite me in the butt whenever I run?! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH AND I WILL AWARD BEST ANSWER!!!!!! ------- President Zachary J. Downs
Government - 6 Answers
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I should think the world would have ended by then.
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you've got to contact congress to get on the ballot. good luck! i think you can do it
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Those internet postings just might come back to haunt you someday. It depends on how 'hormonal' they are. If you clean up your act now, you just might make it. Good luck!
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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Article Two of the US Constitution says that by the time of their inauguration, the President and Vice President must be natural born citizens, be at least thirty-five years old, and lived in the Unites States for at least fourteen years. According to this, you can run for president as long as you will be 35 by January 20th. I am not sure how you get on the ballot but I do not think that will be a problem after you have had lots of experience in politics. I wouldn't worry about your internet searches. I have never heard of a presidential candidate being harmed by something they did as a child, ie under 18.
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====================================== How to Become a Presidential Candidate ====================================== Money, money, and lots more money. Years of preparation and gaining experience (i.e., running for and sitting in office elsewhere, such as city board member, a court position, city, county, and state offices.). Start your experience by running for school offices. With being elected, you start to learn what work is involved for that position and gather an understanding of how politics operates. How to Become a Presidential Candidate By eHow Careers & Work Editor http://www.ehow.com/how_2092689_become-presidential-candidate.html -- Abbreviated 'hit' list. ############### President of the United States http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_United_States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia -- Wealth of information, but does not provide step-by-step instructions on how to become President. ############### What are the steps for presidential candidates? OnTheIssues http://www.ontheissues.org/askme/Complete_Steps.htm -- JesseGordon gave this response on 10/3/2000: Here's my FAQ on the process of getting elected: 1) The candidate announces his candidacy and works toward public awareness, fund-raising, and developing a set of issue stances. This occured last spring and summer (1999). 2) The primary season (which went from Januray until June) is characterized by the candidates battling each other within their parties. You can see most of the debates from this process at http://www.issues2000.org/archive.htm. The debates ended in March, when the main contenders (Bush & Gore) beat their main rivals (McCain & Bradley) by garnering sufficient primary delegates to win the convention. 3) The primaries decide the number of delegates for each candidate at the convention, where the candidate wins his party's nomination. Bush & Gore were formally nominated at their conventions in July and August; the third parties had conventions from June to August. 4) The candidate also selects his running mate around the time of the conventions. 5) The "general election" season is characterized by battling between the Democrats and Republicans (i.e., Bush attacking Gore and vice versa). The debates between them will begin in a couple of weeks. 6) The general election is on Nov 7. Whoever wins the most electoral votes becomes president. ############### United States presidential election, 2008 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election,_2008 -- Provides info on the two primary party candidates as well as the other party candidates that made it to the ballot ############### D.C.'s Political Report http://www.dcpoliticalreport.com/pres08.htm -- Provides a list of all the parties with presidential candidates. At one point, there were over 300 presidential candidates. I think the ballot had 3 or 4 to chose from including Obama and McCain. Bob Barr, Libertarian Party, was a strong 3rd choice on the ballot. The people of this country never got the opportunity to hear about the other candidates because they lacked the funds to advertise themselves. I believe the most intriguing party name that struck me was "Boston Tea Party." Before the election, I saw that on another website. ############### Politics1 The Most Comprehensive Guide to U.S. Politics ... since 1997 Presidency 2008 http://www.politics1.com/p2008.htm by Ron Gunzburger -- Since the election, this became an ARCHIVED PAGE. It's another list of the multitude of Presidential candidates. There is also a wealth of other information and links to other sites.
Hello there everyone! Let me just sit and take a breather... I am having an issue with my career choice. I want to be the President of the United States of America as my career when I turn 35 so I have many many questions. I am not planning on changing my mind about my career, but I do have some questions. I am 15 years old and in the 10th grade. I am planning on going to the U.S. Marines Officer Academy after high school and after I graduate from the Marines I am planning on going to Harvard School of Law to study to become a lawyer. Then after my totally long 4 years or more of College I am going to run for Mayor of Orange County, then after I am elected and run my course I am planning on running for the Governor of a State or a Senator of one of the States. Then... if time permits I would love to run for Mayor of Washington DC (District of Columbia). After me working up my political career I want to run for President of the United States in the Election of 2028. My questions are that if I am 15 now... and my Birthday is on August 26th that means I will turn exactly 35 on August 26th 2028... Now, do I have to be 35, as required by the constitution, to run in the election do I have to be 35 when I sign up to run in the election or be 34 to sign up and then be 35 when I run on November 4th 2028... or do I have to be 35 when I sign up to be in the election? Another thing is HOW DO YOU GET ON THE BALLOT? One last question is if I have done some Internet searches, picture postings, and blog posts that most of the hormonal teenagers in America do... will it affect my chances in running? I have no police records or anything but will this stuff come back to bite me in the butt whenever I run?! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH AND I WILL AWARD BEST ANSWER!!!!!! ------- President Zachary J. Downs
Government - 6 Answers
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I should think the world would have ended by then.
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you've got to contact congress to get on the ballot. good luck! i think you can do it
3 :
Those internet postings just might come back to haunt you someday. It depends on how 'hormonal' they are. If you clean up your act now, you just might make it. Good luck!
4 :
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
5 :
Article Two of the US Constitution says that by the time of their inauguration, the President and Vice President must be natural born citizens, be at least thirty-five years old, and lived in the Unites States for at least fourteen years. According to this, you can run for president as long as you will be 35 by January 20th. I am not sure how you get on the ballot but I do not think that will be a problem after you have had lots of experience in politics. I wouldn't worry about your internet searches. I have never heard of a presidential candidate being harmed by something they did as a child, ie under 18.
6 :
====================================== How to Become a Presidential Candidate ====================================== Money, money, and lots more money. Years of preparation and gaining experience (i.e., running for and sitting in office elsewhere, such as city board member, a court position, city, county, and state offices.). Start your experience by running for school offices. With being elected, you start to learn what work is involved for that position and gather an understanding of how politics operates. How to Become a Presidential Candidate By eHow Careers & Work Editor http://www.ehow.com/how_2092689_become-presidential-candidate.html -- Abbreviated 'hit' list. ############### President of the United States http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_United_States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia -- Wealth of information, but does not provide step-by-step instructions on how to become President. ############### What are the steps for presidential candidates? OnTheIssues http://www.ontheissues.org/askme/Complete_Steps.htm -- JesseGordon gave this response on 10/3/2000: Here's my FAQ on the process of getting elected: 1) The candidate announces his candidacy and works toward public awareness, fund-raising, and developing a set of issue stances. This occured last spring and summer (1999). 2) The primary season (which went from Januray until June) is characterized by the candidates battling each other within their parties. You can see most of the debates from this process at http://www.issues2000.org/archive.htm. The debates ended in March, when the main contenders (Bush & Gore) beat their main rivals (McCain & Bradley) by garnering sufficient primary delegates to win the convention. 3) The primaries decide the number of delegates for each candidate at the convention, where the candidate wins his party's nomination. Bush & Gore were formally nominated at their conventions in July and August; the third parties had conventions from June to August. 4) The candidate also selects his running mate around the time of the conventions. 5) The "general election" season is characterized by battling between the Democrats and Republicans (i.e., Bush attacking Gore and vice versa). The debates between them will begin in a couple of weeks. 6) The general election is on Nov 7. Whoever wins the most electoral votes becomes president. ############### United States presidential election, 2008 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election,_2008 -- Provides info on the two primary party candidates as well as the other party candidates that made it to the ballot ############### D.C.'s Political Report http://www.dcpoliticalreport.com/pres08.htm -- Provides a list of all the parties with presidential candidates. At one point, there were over 300 presidential candidates. I think the ballot had 3 or 4 to chose from including Obama and McCain. Bob Barr, Libertarian Party, was a strong 3rd choice on the ballot. The people of this country never got the opportunity to hear about the other candidates because they lacked the funds to advertise themselves. I believe the most intriguing party name that struck me was "Boston Tea Party." Before the election, I saw that on another website. ############### Politics1 The Most Comprehensive Guide to U.S. Politics ... since 1997 Presidency 2008 http://www.politics1.com/p2008.htm by Ron Gunzburger -- Since the election, this became an ARCHIVED PAGE. It's another list of the multitude of Presidential candidates. There is also a wealth of other information and links to other sites.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Which supreme court case should i do?
Which supreme court case should i do?
These are all the ones i found interesting, which one should i do and please give me a link to it's information: Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier Citation: 484 U.S. 260,108 S.Ct. 562 (1988) Concepts: Censorship/State Rights v. Students’ Free Press Rights Facts Kathy Kuhlmeier and two other journalism students wrote articles on pregnancy and divorce for their school newspaper. Their teacher submitted page proofs to the principal for approval. The principal objected to the articles because he felt that the students described in the article on pregnancy, although not named, could be identified, and the father discussed in the article on divorce was not allowed to respond to the derogatory article. The principal also said that the language used was not appropriate for younger students. When the newspaper was printed, two pages containing the articles in question as well as four other articles approved by the principal were deleted. Issue Wallace v. Jaffree Citation: 472 U.S. 38 (1985) Concepts: Moment of Silence/State Rights v. Establishment Clause Facts The parents of three children attending public school in Alabama challenged the constitutionality of an Alabama law which authorized a one minute period of silence in all public schools for meditation or voluntary prayer. Mills v. Board of Education of District of Columbia Citation: 348 F.Supp. 866 (1972) Concept: Education for Exceptional Children Equal Protection v. State Rights Facts Seven children of school age were denied education because they were mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, hyperactive, or had behavioral problems. The Board of Education did not provide schooling for these exceptional children, violating controlling statutes and their own board regulations. It was also estimated that 18,000 similar “exceptional� children in the Washington, D.C., area were not in school. The D.C. school system admitted that it had failed its duty to provide these children with publicly supported education suited to their individual needs. It also had failed to provide prior hearings and periodic reviews of each exceptional student case. West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette Citation: 319 U.S. 624 (1943) Concepts: Flag Salute/State Rights v. Establishment Clause Facts The West Virginia State Board of Education required by state law that all students salute the flag and recite the pledge of allegiance as a part of their daily routine. Students who refused were suspended, declared unlawfully absent, and subject to delinquency proceedings. Parents of such students were also subject to a fine or imprisonment. Several Jehovah’s Witnesses, who were citizens of West Virginia, sought from the court an injunction to stop the West Virginia State Board of Education from requiring the pledge and flag salute. Issue Reno v. A.C.L.U. Citation: 117 S. Ct. 2329 (1997) Concepts: Free Speech/Censorship/Obscene/Indecent/Cyberspace Facts The 1996 Federal Communications Decency Act sought to protect minors from “indecent� and offensive Internet materials. The Act made it a crime to transmit obscene or indecent messages over the Internet.
Other - Politics & Government - 3 Answers
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Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier seems to have the best issues for a student.
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West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette is one of interest to all of us, whether we actually do have the right to practice our religious beliefs or not.. It reversed the decision reached in the Gobitis case.
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West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette The stand of the Witnesses has actually stretched across many other civil rights cases (the Witness organization being responsible for some 150 challenges to the constitutionality of laws prohibiting aspects of their beliefs). Some of their victories have set a legal precedence for the freedom of speech of many other organizations
These are all the ones i found interesting, which one should i do and please give me a link to it's information: Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier Citation: 484 U.S. 260,108 S.Ct. 562 (1988) Concepts: Censorship/State Rights v. Students’ Free Press Rights Facts Kathy Kuhlmeier and two other journalism students wrote articles on pregnancy and divorce for their school newspaper. Their teacher submitted page proofs to the principal for approval. The principal objected to the articles because he felt that the students described in the article on pregnancy, although not named, could be identified, and the father discussed in the article on divorce was not allowed to respond to the derogatory article. The principal also said that the language used was not appropriate for younger students. When the newspaper was printed, two pages containing the articles in question as well as four other articles approved by the principal were deleted. Issue Wallace v. Jaffree Citation: 472 U.S. 38 (1985) Concepts: Moment of Silence/State Rights v. Establishment Clause Facts The parents of three children attending public school in Alabama challenged the constitutionality of an Alabama law which authorized a one minute period of silence in all public schools for meditation or voluntary prayer. Mills v. Board of Education of District of Columbia Citation: 348 F.Supp. 866 (1972) Concept: Education for Exceptional Children Equal Protection v. State Rights Facts Seven children of school age were denied education because they were mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, hyperactive, or had behavioral problems. The Board of Education did not provide schooling for these exceptional children, violating controlling statutes and their own board regulations. It was also estimated that 18,000 similar “exceptional� children in the Washington, D.C., area were not in school. The D.C. school system admitted that it had failed its duty to provide these children with publicly supported education suited to their individual needs. It also had failed to provide prior hearings and periodic reviews of each exceptional student case. West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette Citation: 319 U.S. 624 (1943) Concepts: Flag Salute/State Rights v. Establishment Clause Facts The West Virginia State Board of Education required by state law that all students salute the flag and recite the pledge of allegiance as a part of their daily routine. Students who refused were suspended, declared unlawfully absent, and subject to delinquency proceedings. Parents of such students were also subject to a fine or imprisonment. Several Jehovah’s Witnesses, who were citizens of West Virginia, sought from the court an injunction to stop the West Virginia State Board of Education from requiring the pledge and flag salute. Issue Reno v. A.C.L.U. Citation: 117 S. Ct. 2329 (1997) Concepts: Free Speech/Censorship/Obscene/Indecent/Cyberspace Facts The 1996 Federal Communications Decency Act sought to protect minors from “indecent� and offensive Internet materials. The Act made it a crime to transmit obscene or indecent messages over the Internet.
Other - Politics & Government - 3 Answers
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Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier seems to have the best issues for a student.
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West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette is one of interest to all of us, whether we actually do have the right to practice our religious beliefs or not.. It reversed the decision reached in the Gobitis case.
3 :
West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette The stand of the Witnesses has actually stretched across many other civil rights cases (the Witness organization being responsible for some 150 challenges to the constitutionality of laws prohibiting aspects of their beliefs). Some of their victories have set a legal precedence for the freedom of speech of many other organizations
Sunday, February 20, 2011
What's wrong with my resumé?
What's wrong with my resumé?
Hello, So I'm an international French student. I recently graduated from a college in Washington, DC in Theater Arts and TV Production (minor). I have not had a lot of working experience since I was not able to work in the US. Now, I'm doing my OPT (I can work in the US for 1 year..legally). I've been submitting my resumé for a month now, and I only got a few answers (2..3). I gave up looking for a position, and I'm trying to get into an internship, but NADA!! Please help me, what's wrong with my resumé??? Thanks A LOT!! PS: if this is to be mean and not helpful, refrain from answering!!!!I'll appreciate your silence! OBJECTIVE: To work in the entertainment world (Theatre/Film/ Radio) in play/scriptwriting, casting, producing, directing. SUMMARY: • Experience in Theatre management, video/film producing (casting, writing, managing) • Proficient with MS Office, Windows XP, Macintosh OS final cut and the Internet. EDUCATION: •French High School Diploma in Literature, Theatre Lycée Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg, FRANCE •Bachelor of Arts & Sciences in Theatre Arts University of the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C Dean’s List: 2006-2007-2008-2009-2010 Courses taken included: •Theatre Business Management •Playwriting •Writing for Media •Advanced Studio for TV Production •Process of Communication •Public Speaking •Communicative Arts Seminars EXPERIENCE: •Internship at France 3 News correspondent at the European Parliament, assistant writer. Strasbourg, FRANCE, 2002 •Assistant “background casting� for Step Up 2, 2007 •Assistant “background Casting� for Burn After Reading 2007 •Assistant “Background Casting� for State of play, 2008 •Assistant Producer of “ Unconscious Conversation�, UDC TV channel 19, 2009-2010 •Assistant Producer of “The Circuit�, UDC TV Channel 19, 2010 •Junior Editor for Fashionista.com, AltTransport.com and Above The Law at Breaking Media, Summer/Fall 2010 ACTIVITIES: •Usher for: oShakespeare Company Theatre oKennedy Center oWolf Trap Foundation for the performing Arts oLincoln Theatre oAfrican American Continuum Theatre •Secretary of the Drama Club, 2007-2010 •Vice- President of the UDC French Club, 2007-2009 •Vice- President of the UDC Drama Club, 2008-2010 •French Tutoring for children, High School students and professional Adults 2006-2010 Valid passport and driver license
Other - Careers & Employment - 1 Answers
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I don't think your career aspirations have a lot of job postings. I think you would have a lot more success networking, physically knocking on doors, and creating your contacts
Hello, So I'm an international French student. I recently graduated from a college in Washington, DC in Theater Arts and TV Production (minor). I have not had a lot of working experience since I was not able to work in the US. Now, I'm doing my OPT (I can work in the US for 1 year..legally). I've been submitting my resumé for a month now, and I only got a few answers (2..3). I gave up looking for a position, and I'm trying to get into an internship, but NADA!! Please help me, what's wrong with my resumé??? Thanks A LOT!! PS: if this is to be mean and not helpful, refrain from answering!!!!I'll appreciate your silence! OBJECTIVE: To work in the entertainment world (Theatre/Film/ Radio) in play/scriptwriting, casting, producing, directing. SUMMARY: • Experience in Theatre management, video/film producing (casting, writing, managing) • Proficient with MS Office, Windows XP, Macintosh OS final cut and the Internet. EDUCATION: •French High School Diploma in Literature, Theatre Lycée Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg, FRANCE •Bachelor of Arts & Sciences in Theatre Arts University of the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C Dean’s List: 2006-2007-2008-2009-2010 Courses taken included: •Theatre Business Management •Playwriting •Writing for Media •Advanced Studio for TV Production •Process of Communication •Public Speaking •Communicative Arts Seminars EXPERIENCE: •Internship at France 3 News correspondent at the European Parliament, assistant writer. Strasbourg, FRANCE, 2002 •Assistant “background casting� for Step Up 2, 2007 •Assistant “background Casting� for Burn After Reading 2007 •Assistant “Background Casting� for State of play, 2008 •Assistant Producer of “ Unconscious Conversation�, UDC TV channel 19, 2009-2010 •Assistant Producer of “The Circuit�, UDC TV Channel 19, 2010 •Junior Editor for Fashionista.com, AltTransport.com and Above The Law at Breaking Media, Summer/Fall 2010 ACTIVITIES: •Usher for: oShakespeare Company Theatre oKennedy Center oWolf Trap Foundation for the performing Arts oLincoln Theatre oAfrican American Continuum Theatre •Secretary of the Drama Club, 2007-2010 •Vice- President of the UDC French Club, 2007-2009 •Vice- President of the UDC Drama Club, 2008-2010 •French Tutoring for children, High School students and professional Adults 2006-2010 Valid passport and driver license
Other - Careers & Employment - 1 Answers
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I don't think your career aspirations have a lot of job postings. I think you would have a lot more success networking, physically knocking on doors, and creating your contacts
Friday, February 18, 2011
Gun Control Advocates webpage?
Gun Control Advocates webpage?
can someone please help me find a webpage featuring an argument for gun control. I can find plenty of gun enthusiast's opinions in the NRA archives about why we should be allowed to bear arms. But, I am having trouble finding pages representing the opposite. I am looking for an essay-type page, but not an essay someone wrote for school or something, just an argument, with facts, fighting for gun regulation or even the complete banishment of firearms. oh and extra kudos to the person that can help me find a breakdwon (in plain english) of that Washington DC courtcase: District of Columbia v. Heller Thanks all!
Law & Ethics - 3 Answers
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view the supreme court arguments
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i have a few. http://hematite.com/dragon/gunintro.html i'll post more later. EDIT here's a video from ABC "Myth: Gun Control Reduces Crime" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_YTM_eAWnQ EDIT woops, i read wrong. i thought you said the other way. if you want a link about gun control, you can search up the brady campaign.
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Brady Campaign http://www.bradycampaign.org/ Here is a yahoo list of a bunch of them http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Issues_and_Causes/Firearms_Policy/Gun_Control/Organizations/ Good Luck with your essay
can someone please help me find a webpage featuring an argument for gun control. I can find plenty of gun enthusiast's opinions in the NRA archives about why we should be allowed to bear arms. But, I am having trouble finding pages representing the opposite. I am looking for an essay-type page, but not an essay someone wrote for school or something, just an argument, with facts, fighting for gun regulation or even the complete banishment of firearms. oh and extra kudos to the person that can help me find a breakdwon (in plain english) of that Washington DC courtcase: District of Columbia v. Heller Thanks all!
Law & Ethics - 3 Answers
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view the supreme court arguments
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i have a few. http://hematite.com/dragon/gunintro.html i'll post more later. EDIT here's a video from ABC "Myth: Gun Control Reduces Crime" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_YTM_eAWnQ EDIT woops, i read wrong. i thought you said the other way. if you want a link about gun control, you can search up the brady campaign.
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Brady Campaign http://www.bradycampaign.org/ Here is a yahoo list of a bunch of them http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Issues_and_Causes/Firearms_Policy/Gun_Control/Organizations/ Good Luck with your essay
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Why is Obama punishing Washington D.C. children?
| Why is Obama punishing Washington D.C. children? That's right. Step right up liberals and answer this question, because I want an answer. "School choice advocates are trying to save the District of Columbia voucher program, which is targeted for virtual elimination in Congress’ proposed $405-billion omnibus spending bill. The school choice supporters think the termination of the D.C. program could have national significance." http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=44063 So. Why is Obama and his drone Democrats eliminating school choice for these children who's parents are trying to use a program that will get them out of these crappy government schools? I'll give you a hint and it ryhmes with UNIONS. Obama is paying back his campaign supporters of the teachers unions. So do you liberals agree with this plan? We're talking about the grade school children of Washington D.C.....not college vouchers. Why should they suffer? I thought Obama cared about children. I tried to find one your favorite liberal media outlets for the source, but I couldn't seem to find a story on it. Neat huh? Nice job "daypooper". Bash: You're an idiot. You missed the whole damn point. Obama sends his kids to private schools in Washington....why? Because the public schools suck. Throwing money at school with crime in them doesn't help. Oh, the government does such a good job at education huh? Other - Politics & Government - 4 Answers Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions : 1 : What about Faux News. You must spend lots of time watching your guys at Faux News. 2 : When you want to get the best advice on which way to go, you look at the experts for their advice. Ask someone about the medical field, you asked Doctors and Nurses, ask about the car industry, you ask automakers. Ask about education and you ask teachers. And they can tell you exactly why the voucher system is an elitist way to separate the children. Instead of sending them to other schools, they should invest in the school system (which is underfunded by alot), and fix it. 3 : Vouchers hurt the public schools, the public school teachers, and the public school students who didn't get selected for the voucher program. Obviously, you know that pulling money and resources out of a state run school, and placing those monies and resources in a private school would hurt the public school. Since a tiny fraction of students are selected for vouchers, it is YOU who are demanding that we punish the VAST MAJORITY of DC children for the sake of a few lucky ones. 4 : in randy marsh's voice wooooh yea obama celebrate good obama come on its obama bama |
Monday, February 14, 2011
Was Washington D.C named after our first president, George Washington?
Was Washington D.C named after our first president, George Washington?
Hey guys! In school we are learning about how the federal government and George Washington moved to Washington D.C, and I was wondering, did they name Washington D.C after George? If not please tell me why they named it that... -Elfy P.S. I already know that D.C stands for District of Columbia.
Government - 3 Answers
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Yes it was
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Yuppers they did. Is Elfy your real name? If it is, that is an awesome name! xoxo Meghan
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more than likely. Washington moved to d.c. before the white house was finshed
Hey guys! In school we are learning about how the federal government and George Washington moved to Washington D.C, and I was wondering, did they name Washington D.C after George? If not please tell me why they named it that... -Elfy P.S. I already know that D.C stands for District of Columbia.
Government - 3 Answers
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Yes it was
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Yuppers they did. Is Elfy your real name? If it is, that is an awesome name! xoxo Meghan
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more than likely. Washington moved to d.c. before the white house was finshed
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Is the nursing program competitive UDC and University of Maryland?
Is the nursing program competitive UDC and University of Maryland?
I'm currently a college student in Ohio and I plan on transferring to Washington, D.C in the next year or so. I was looking at two different schools, University of District Columbia and University of Maryland and I really couldn't find too much information on their nursing programs. But I wanted to know if the nursing programs are competitive there and how competitive are they? Also if there are any other schools in the metro area that have good nursing programs please speak!! Thanks, a college student looking for more in life and in a nursing program.
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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In general, nursing is kind of competitive, but its still very manageable for those that are interested in this field. If you want to be a nurse, you would have to graduate from a school that is accredited in nursing, then pass the licensing exam. I can't find anything about UDC and accreditation in nursing at all, so I think that is probably a school that you should skip. If you want to go to school in DC, you should check out Georgetown and Howard University instead. Both of them are accredited in nursing. For University of Maryland, only the Baltimore campus is accredited in nursing. Johns Hopkins University is probably one of the best for nursing and its something you should look into as well. Other schools that you should look into: Arizona State, University of Arizona, University of Washington at Seattle, Auburn University, University of Alabama, UC Irvine, UCLA, University of San Diego, University of San Francisco, San Jose State, San Francisco State, CSU Long Beach, CSU LA, San Diego State, University of Colorado at Denver, University of Connecticut at Storrs, Universtiy of Delaware at Newark, Florida State, University of Florida, University of Miami in Florida, Emroy University, DePaul University, University of Illinois at Chicago, Purdue University, University of Iowa, University of Louisville, Louisiana State, Boston College, Northeastern University, Michigan State, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus, University of Mississippi, University of Missouri in Columbia, the one in St Louis, and the one in Kansas City, SUNY Binghampton, New York University, Columbia University, University at Buffalo - The State University of New York, Duke University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Ohio State, University of Cincinnati, UPenn, Temple University, University of Pittsburgh (i heard this one is very good) Villanova University, Clemson University, University of South Carolina, Texas A&M (the college station, TX campus), Texas Tech, University of Texas at Austin, and Gonzaga University I would recommend that you apply to as many of these as possible. Applying to more only helps you, especially when nursing is such a popular field. You can also use this list as guidance. Even though these are graduate programs (MSN) many of them have undergrad programs as well: http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-nursing-schools/rankings
I'm currently a college student in Ohio and I plan on transferring to Washington, D.C in the next year or so. I was looking at two different schools, University of District Columbia and University of Maryland and I really couldn't find too much information on their nursing programs. But I wanted to know if the nursing programs are competitive there and how competitive are they? Also if there are any other schools in the metro area that have good nursing programs please speak!! Thanks, a college student looking for more in life and in a nursing program.
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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In general, nursing is kind of competitive, but its still very manageable for those that are interested in this field. If you want to be a nurse, you would have to graduate from a school that is accredited in nursing, then pass the licensing exam. I can't find anything about UDC and accreditation in nursing at all, so I think that is probably a school that you should skip. If you want to go to school in DC, you should check out Georgetown and Howard University instead. Both of them are accredited in nursing. For University of Maryland, only the Baltimore campus is accredited in nursing. Johns Hopkins University is probably one of the best for nursing and its something you should look into as well. Other schools that you should look into: Arizona State, University of Arizona, University of Washington at Seattle, Auburn University, University of Alabama, UC Irvine, UCLA, University of San Diego, University of San Francisco, San Jose State, San Francisco State, CSU Long Beach, CSU LA, San Diego State, University of Colorado at Denver, University of Connecticut at Storrs, Universtiy of Delaware at Newark, Florida State, University of Florida, University of Miami in Florida, Emroy University, DePaul University, University of Illinois at Chicago, Purdue University, University of Iowa, University of Louisville, Louisiana State, Boston College, Northeastern University, Michigan State, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus, University of Mississippi, University of Missouri in Columbia, the one in St Louis, and the one in Kansas City, SUNY Binghampton, New York University, Columbia University, University at Buffalo - The State University of New York, Duke University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Ohio State, University of Cincinnati, UPenn, Temple University, University of Pittsburgh (i heard this one is very good) Villanova University, Clemson University, University of South Carolina, Texas A&M (the college station, TX campus), Texas Tech, University of Texas at Austin, and Gonzaga University I would recommend that you apply to as many of these as possible. Applying to more only helps you, especially when nursing is such a popular field. You can also use this list as guidance. Even though these are graduate programs (MSN) many of them have undergrad programs as well: http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-nursing-schools/rankings
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Thursday, February 10, 2011
Why would La Raza's CEO be named one of “Washington’s 100 Most Powerful Women
Why would La Raza's CEO be named one of “Washington’s 100 Most Powerful Women
If some people claim that La Raza (NCLR) is such a racist group and advocates of illegal immigration? Are these claims accurate? If they are, please provide some sources. Thanks, http://www.nclr.org/content/news/detail/60014/ NCLR PRESIDENT AND CEO JANET MURGUÃA NAMED ONE OF "WASHINGTONIAN'S 100 MOST POWERFUL WOMEN†Washington, DC—NCLR (National Council of La Raza) is pleased to announce that the October 2009 issue of Washingtonian magazine names NCLR President and CEO Janet MurguÃa as one of “Washington’s 100 Most Powerful Women.†She made the list with Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis. MurguÃa, who has served for five years as President and CEO of NCLR, the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States, is being featured on this list for a second time, the first being in 2006. Other honorees include First Lady Michelle Obama, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, District of Columbia Schools Superintendent Michelle Rhee, and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, among others. MurguÃa has been recognized on numerous occasions for her work, including in Newsweek magazine’s “Women and Leadership†issue, as one of the NonProfit Times’s “Power and Influence Top 50†leaders, as People en Español’s “100 Most Influential Hispanics,†as one of Hispanic Business magazine’s “100 Most Influential Hispanics,†and as one of Hispanic magazine’s “Powerful Latinos.â€
Immigration - 6 Answers
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let's forego the obvious jokes about being on same list as Nancy Pelosi and the person responsible for the crime and drug-ridden DC schools...and simply say that the list's political bias is a bit obvious... ...I can see why it appeals to you so...
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Isn't it cool to see that racism is OK in this country as long as you're not "white"! I couldn't be happier to have racist extremists running this country! What could go wrong with a situation like this?
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Because those claims are all false. And did you notice nobody has posted any sources yet? LOL. La Raza does not mean "the race" either. The Translation of Our Name: National Council of La Raza Many people incorrectly translate our name, “La Raza,†as “the race.†http://www.nclr.org/section/translation/
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Just because they start off supporting Hispanics those dummies think they are racists. La Raza helps out any race and helps make communities stronger.
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For same reason Obama got Nobel Peace Award-..TRAVESTY, CROOKEDNESS, CORRUPTION EVERYWHERE...Washington has become "Den of Thieves" criminals..
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Because she is one of the strongest women out there hurray!
If some people claim that La Raza (NCLR) is such a racist group and advocates of illegal immigration? Are these claims accurate? If they are, please provide some sources. Thanks, http://www.nclr.org/content/news/detail/60014/ NCLR PRESIDENT AND CEO JANET MURGUÃA NAMED ONE OF "WASHINGTONIAN'S 100 MOST POWERFUL WOMEN†Washington, DC—NCLR (National Council of La Raza) is pleased to announce that the October 2009 issue of Washingtonian magazine names NCLR President and CEO Janet MurguÃa as one of “Washington’s 100 Most Powerful Women.†She made the list with Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis. MurguÃa, who has served for five years as President and CEO of NCLR, the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States, is being featured on this list for a second time, the first being in 2006. Other honorees include First Lady Michelle Obama, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, District of Columbia Schools Superintendent Michelle Rhee, and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, among others. MurguÃa has been recognized on numerous occasions for her work, including in Newsweek magazine’s “Women and Leadership†issue, as one of the NonProfit Times’s “Power and Influence Top 50†leaders, as People en Español’s “100 Most Influential Hispanics,†as one of Hispanic Business magazine’s “100 Most Influential Hispanics,†and as one of Hispanic magazine’s “Powerful Latinos.â€
Immigration - 6 Answers
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let's forego the obvious jokes about being on same list as Nancy Pelosi and the person responsible for the crime and drug-ridden DC schools...and simply say that the list's political bias is a bit obvious... ...I can see why it appeals to you so...
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Isn't it cool to see that racism is OK in this country as long as you're not "white"! I couldn't be happier to have racist extremists running this country! What could go wrong with a situation like this?
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Because those claims are all false. And did you notice nobody has posted any sources yet? LOL. La Raza does not mean "the race" either. The Translation of Our Name: National Council of La Raza Many people incorrectly translate our name, “La Raza,†as “the race.†http://www.nclr.org/section/translation/
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Just because they start off supporting Hispanics those dummies think they are racists. La Raza helps out any race and helps make communities stronger.
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For same reason Obama got Nobel Peace Award-..TRAVESTY, CROOKEDNESS, CORRUPTION EVERYWHERE...Washington has become "Den of Thieves" criminals..
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Because she is one of the strongest women out there hurray!
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Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Where can I find a layout map of Washington DC?
Where can I find a layout map of Washington DC?
I am doing a school project about math and Washington DC and I need to find a layout map of the District of Columbia square. Anywhere that I could find one on the Internet?
Geography - 1 Answers
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Mapquest!
I am doing a school project about math and Washington DC and I need to find a layout map of the District of Columbia square. Anywhere that I could find one on the Internet?
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Mapquest!
Sunday, February 6, 2011
What is the purpose of having the name Washington in front of DC?
What is the purpose of having the name Washington in front of DC?
Why is everything in DC (concerning local government) named the District of Columbia dept of whatever except for the name Washington DC . Since the territory/district is named Columbia why not just go by that. Everything is DC court, dmv, police/fire ems, schools etc so what is the purpose of having the name Washington why not just call everything District of Columbia or Washington since the two were merge in 1871
Washington, D.C. - 7 Answers
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Originally, the district, which was named the District of Columbia, and the city, named Washington, were two separate entities. They had separate governments. Then, in 1871, they were merged into one entity. See article below.
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To honor the first and arguably the best President. To change the name of a city would confuse the the whole world. They changed the name of Saigon to Ho Chi Minh City, but the air port code is still SGN. Sorry, but if you really want to just say DC go right ahead. When I do some people want to know where in British Columbia I am talking about. This is my help from Washington, D.C. United States of America. Please pick an answer as the best answer, even if it is not mine.
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When the Founding Fathers were trying to decide where to put the capitol of the new country, they could not put it in any state, due to jealousy. Thus they created a special District - where it is now. It is called it the District of Columbia to distinguish it from any existing or possible future state named Columbia.
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Actually the city of Washington wasn't merged with the District of Columbia in 1871. The cities of Washington and Georgetown as well as Washington County were dissolved. Actually license plates and driver's license issued by the District of Columbia both say "Washington, DC". Very few people on the east coast actually call it Washington, DC. It's either simply Washington or DC, but never both. In the DC area, it's usually just referred to as "The District". It's probably the same reason that New Yorkers still call Avenue of the Americas by 6th Ave. and the RFK Bridge as the Triboro Bridge. History carries a lot of weight.
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Why change Constantinople to Istanbul? Never made much sense and changing Washington DC just to DC or just to Washington will make it less Washington DC sounding... see?
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Tradition
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In my opinion it is because people are not bright. When most people (tourists, new residents, etc...) come to Washington DC, they see a building or an organizations and assume that it's a Federal Government building. So to differentiate between local DC government buildings and Federal US government buildings, they leave the DC in place. In the same vain, often times you'll see that some buildings and organizations will place a US in front of their names so people will know they are going to a national/federal office and not a local one
Why is everything in DC (concerning local government) named the District of Columbia dept of whatever except for the name Washington DC . Since the territory/district is named Columbia why not just go by that. Everything is DC court, dmv, police/fire ems, schools etc so what is the purpose of having the name Washington why not just call everything District of Columbia or Washington since the two were merge in 1871
Washington, D.C. - 7 Answers
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Originally, the district, which was named the District of Columbia, and the city, named Washington, were two separate entities. They had separate governments. Then, in 1871, they were merged into one entity. See article below.
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To honor the first and arguably the best President. To change the name of a city would confuse the the whole world. They changed the name of Saigon to Ho Chi Minh City, but the air port code is still SGN. Sorry, but if you really want to just say DC go right ahead. When I do some people want to know where in British Columbia I am talking about. This is my help from Washington, D.C. United States of America. Please pick an answer as the best answer, even if it is not mine.
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When the Founding Fathers were trying to decide where to put the capitol of the new country, they could not put it in any state, due to jealousy. Thus they created a special District - where it is now. It is called it the District of Columbia to distinguish it from any existing or possible future state named Columbia.
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Actually the city of Washington wasn't merged with the District of Columbia in 1871. The cities of Washington and Georgetown as well as Washington County were dissolved. Actually license plates and driver's license issued by the District of Columbia both say "Washington, DC". Very few people on the east coast actually call it Washington, DC. It's either simply Washington or DC, but never both. In the DC area, it's usually just referred to as "The District". It's probably the same reason that New Yorkers still call Avenue of the Americas by 6th Ave. and the RFK Bridge as the Triboro Bridge. History carries a lot of weight.
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Why change Constantinople to Istanbul? Never made much sense and changing Washington DC just to DC or just to Washington will make it less Washington DC sounding... see?
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Tradition
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In my opinion it is because people are not bright. When most people (tourists, new residents, etc...) come to Washington DC, they see a building or an organizations and assume that it's a Federal Government building. So to differentiate between local DC government buildings and Federal US government buildings, they leave the DC in place. In the same vain, often times you'll see that some buildings and organizations will place a US in front of their names so people will know they are going to a national/federal office and not a local one
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Friday, February 4, 2011
School report on Washington DC?
School report on Washington DC?
I'm doing a report for school on the "state", Washington DC, district of columbia. So far I've gotten everything I need, but there are a couple things I can't find on the internet and I was hoping for some help. What are the major crops of Washington DC? What is its Ranking in Education? Money spent per student? And when did it become a state? Help is much appreciated. Even just linking to a site with useful information. Thanks.
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Washington D.C. is not a state. It is a federal district and a city. It has no crops. Link to Education info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/District_of_Columbia_Public_Schools
I'm doing a report for school on the "state", Washington DC, district of columbia. So far I've gotten everything I need, but there are a couple things I can't find on the internet and I was hoping for some help. What are the major crops of Washington DC? What is its Ranking in Education? Money spent per student? And when did it become a state? Help is much appreciated. Even just linking to a site with useful information. Thanks.
Homework Help - 1 Answers
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Washington D.C. is not a state. It is a federal district and a city. It has no crops. Link to Education info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/District_of_Columbia_Public_Schools
( o _ 0 ) Did track officials violate her 1st Amendment rights? Your thoughts?
( o _ 0 ) Did track officials violate her 1st Amendment rights? Your thoughts?
Wed Jan 16, 5:04 PM ET WASHINGTON - A high school track star has been disqualified from a meet because officials said the custom-made outfit she wears to conform to her Muslim faith violated competition rules. Juashaunna Kelly, a senior at the District of Columbia's Theodore Roosevelt High School, has the fastest mile and 2-mile times of any girl runner in the city this winter. She was disqualified from Saturday's Montgomery Invitational indoor track and field meet. Kelly was wearing the same uniform she has worn for three seasons while running for Theodore Roosevelt's cross-country and track teams. The custom-made, one-piece blue and orange unitard covers her head, arms, torso and legs. Over the unitard, she wears the same orange and blue T-shirt and shorts as her teammates. The outfit allows her to compete while adhering to her Muslim faith, which forbids displaying any skin other than her face and hands.
Law & Ethics - 6 Answers
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My initial reaction is that anyone that wears anything other than the assigned uniform is violating said rules. That said, i respect her desire to conform to her religion but she also has to conform to competition rules.
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I think that is ridiculous - she is not going to get an edge by wearing a skin tight uniform as she is wearing the same clothing the others wear over the top - Im in Australia and remember Kathy Freeman running the 100m in the Olympics in a uniform or costumer very much like what your talking about - it was ok for the Olympics so why not a school meet?? Stupid!!
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She needs to remake her uniform to one color.. she has to adhere to the rules regardless if she wants to run.. they are not saying she can't wear the leotard, they understand why she wears it... it just has to be one solid color- instead of one sleeve blue and one orange.. they both need to be the same color
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Disqualifying her was in really bad taste, I am not sure if it violated her 1st amendment rights though. I would like to see why they felt like it was a violation. More clothes would seem to be a henderence to her running, not an advantage. I am sure there will be a lawsuit over this.
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IMO, her rights (PROVIDED THAT SHE IS A LEGAL RESIDENT OF THE U.S.A.) were violated, especially since there has been precedent set for three seasons prior. Where is ACLU when they are _needed_??
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If taking PRAY out of our schools, not allowing our children to have 'Christmas' plays, or Easter plays, is NOT a violation of the 1st Amendment, then her being barred is ALSO not a violation. SEPERATION OF CHURCH AND STATE. It is offending to Christians to have to "see" her dressed differently BECAUSE of her RELIGION. What's good for the goose, is good for the gander
Wed Jan 16, 5:04 PM ET WASHINGTON - A high school track star has been disqualified from a meet because officials said the custom-made outfit she wears to conform to her Muslim faith violated competition rules. Juashaunna Kelly, a senior at the District of Columbia's Theodore Roosevelt High School, has the fastest mile and 2-mile times of any girl runner in the city this winter. She was disqualified from Saturday's Montgomery Invitational indoor track and field meet. Kelly was wearing the same uniform she has worn for three seasons while running for Theodore Roosevelt's cross-country and track teams. The custom-made, one-piece blue and orange unitard covers her head, arms, torso and legs. Over the unitard, she wears the same orange and blue T-shirt and shorts as her teammates. The outfit allows her to compete while adhering to her Muslim faith, which forbids displaying any skin other than her face and hands.
Law & Ethics - 6 Answers
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My initial reaction is that anyone that wears anything other than the assigned uniform is violating said rules. That said, i respect her desire to conform to her religion but she also has to conform to competition rules.
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I think that is ridiculous - she is not going to get an edge by wearing a skin tight uniform as she is wearing the same clothing the others wear over the top - Im in Australia and remember Kathy Freeman running the 100m in the Olympics in a uniform or costumer very much like what your talking about - it was ok for the Olympics so why not a school meet?? Stupid!!
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She needs to remake her uniform to one color.. she has to adhere to the rules regardless if she wants to run.. they are not saying she can't wear the leotard, they understand why she wears it... it just has to be one solid color- instead of one sleeve blue and one orange.. they both need to be the same color
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Disqualifying her was in really bad taste, I am not sure if it violated her 1st amendment rights though. I would like to see why they felt like it was a violation. More clothes would seem to be a henderence to her running, not an advantage. I am sure there will be a lawsuit over this.
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IMO, her rights (PROVIDED THAT SHE IS A LEGAL RESIDENT OF THE U.S.A.) were violated, especially since there has been precedent set for three seasons prior. Where is ACLU when they are _needed_??
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If taking PRAY out of our schools, not allowing our children to have 'Christmas' plays, or Easter plays, is NOT a violation of the 1st Amendment, then her being barred is ALSO not a violation. SEPERATION OF CHURCH AND STATE. It is offending to Christians to have to "see" her dressed differently BECAUSE of her RELIGION. What's good for the goose, is good for the gander
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Is the University of the District of Columbia a good school?
Is the University of the District of Columbia a good school?
I plan on getting a bachelors in Respiratory Therapy. However I'm joining the Coast Guard as well. The program for the Coast Guard is called "College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative" (CSPI.) The University of the District of Columbia is the only school that offers a Respiratory Therapy bachelors and the CSPI program as well. I'm 19, grew up in New York, current GPA is a 3.7 and I have 1 more semester until I graduate with an Associates in Humanities, and planned on going to SUNY Stony Brook but found out the Coast Guard didn't offer the program there. So right now I'm stuck between Stony Brook or going to Washington DC where I've only been for 1 week out of my entire life! I loved it there!
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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The University of DC (UDC) is NOT a particularly good school, sadly. While (barely) accredited, it continually has problems of one sort or another. About the only folks who attend UDC are folks who live in DC and have no other options. I would not recommend attending UDC unless there is truly no other option. On the other hand, SUNY Stony Brook is a high quality school that has a solid academic reputation. It has a nice campus with residential housing, a strong faculty, and no problems in keeping its accreditation
I plan on getting a bachelors in Respiratory Therapy. However I'm joining the Coast Guard as well. The program for the Coast Guard is called "College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative" (CSPI.) The University of the District of Columbia is the only school that offers a Respiratory Therapy bachelors and the CSPI program as well. I'm 19, grew up in New York, current GPA is a 3.7 and I have 1 more semester until I graduate with an Associates in Humanities, and planned on going to SUNY Stony Brook but found out the Coast Guard didn't offer the program there. So right now I'm stuck between Stony Brook or going to Washington DC where I've only been for 1 week out of my entire life! I loved it there!
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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The University of DC (UDC) is NOT a particularly good school, sadly. While (barely) accredited, it continually has problems of one sort or another. About the only folks who attend UDC are folks who live in DC and have no other options. I would not recommend attending UDC unless there is truly no other option. On the other hand, SUNY Stony Brook is a high quality school that has a solid academic reputation. It has a nice campus with residential housing, a strong faculty, and no problems in keeping its accreditation
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