Friday, October 30, 2009

western climate initiative

Cronkite reported Grumbles said he supports the state remaining in the Western Climate Initiative. Conservative lawmakers want Arizona to renounce its commitment to the initiative. The director said he expects to urge lawmakers to ...The Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI) is convinced that the contribution of solar energy to the world's energy needs is about to boom. It is already developing projects in India, Australia and in the South Western States of the US. ...... with health care and Waxman-Markey in Washington) salvo in its effort to convince the members of the Western Governors Association that it needs to uphold its promise of transparency and audit the secretive Western Climate Initiative.The Honorable Jon Huntsman Governor Utah State Capitol Complex, 350 North State Street, Suite 200 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2220 Dear Governor Huntsman: On behalf of the 362000 members of the National Taxpayers Union (NTU), ...PITTSBURGH, a�� In its next step towards creating a greener Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Climate Initiative (PCI) will introduce green city code language changes to Pittsburgh's City Council tomorrow. Working with Councilman Bill Peduto, ...While Huntsman, who left Utah's top job to serve as Obama's ambassador to China, signed the Western Climate Initiative, which would establish an emissions trading system between western states to slash carbon output 15 percent by 2020, ...Carbon offsets play a central role in the Western Climate Initiative (WCI), a carbon Cap-and-Trade scheme first introduced in July 2008, that includes seven U.S. states (Arizona, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, ...She's with a consortium of states and provinces called the Western Climate Initiative. In the long run, this messy task will probably fall to the federal government. But in the meantime, your new vocabulary word of the day is ...Western climate initiative comments. On July 24, 2009, the Western Climate Initiative Offsets Committee issued a report that proposes definitions and criteria to determine eligible offsets for the purpose of developing an offset system. ...Grumbles said he supports Arizona staying in the Western Climate Initiative, a group of states in the U.S. and Mexico and Canadian provinces that have agreed to take action against climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. ...
23. Which two trends in the 1990s were changes implemented by U.S. business?
(Points: 3)
tariff and trade agreements with China

outsourcing and offshoring the production of goods and services

outsourcing services and insourcing production of goods

tariff and trade agreements with the European Union



24. Which issue related to Mexico became controversial beginning in the 1990s?
(Points: 3)
illegal immigration

cheap production of goods

drugs

reduction in border patrols



25. Which state had the greatest number of immigrants during the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries?
(Points: 3)
Iowa

Texas

Kansas

Illinois



26. What complex agreement removed trade barriers between the United States, Canada, and Mexico, but raised concerns about protecting American jobs?
(Points: 3)
North American Free Trade Agreement

American Economic Cooperation Treaty

United States Free Trade Initiative

Enterprise for American Economic Action



27. Which president is known for promoting health care, protecting women's rights, and balancing the federal budget?
(Points: 3)
Jimmy Carter

Ronald Reagan

George H.W. Bush

Bill Clinton



28. Who in the Clinton administration addressed global warming and climate change?
(Points: 3)
Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt

Vice President Al Gore

Secretary of State Madeleine Albright

EPA administrator Carol Browner



29. Which geographic area created the most significant foreign policy challenge for the Clinton administration?
(Points: 3)
Southeast Asia

Eastern Europe

India

China



30. Why wasn't Al Gore elected president in 2000, despite receiving more popular votes than his opponent?
(Points: 3)
The U.S. Supreme Court ordered a stop to the Florida recount of questionable ballots.

The House of Representatives broke a tie in the number of electoral votes.

The Senate determined that the Constitution did not provide for national intervention in state issues.

The Florida Supreme Court ordered a recount of questionable ballots, but then changed its mind.



31. On what did George W. Bush base his refusal to respond to a subpoena about a leak of confidential White House information?
(Points: 3)
executive privilege

his constitutional rights

historical precedent

presidential confidentiality



32. Why might a president want to withhold information related to internal White House communications?
(Points: 3)
because it is part of what the Constitution specifies about the role of the executive branch

to provide the free and confidential exchange of ideas between staff members

to exert the constitutional power and authority of the executive branch over the other two branches of government

because the president wants to live up to the expectations of the voters



33. What happened on September 11, 2001?
(Points: 3)
Terrorists used airplanes to kill thousands, destroying New York's twin towers and part of the Pentagon.

An emergency presidential election was held to resolve the issues of the 2000 election.

Bombs exploded in London's Heathrow airport and the United States sent troops to respond.

The Soviet Union collapsed and withdrew troops from Afghanistan.



34. Which group and leader wanted to drive Americans out of all Islamic nations, destroy Israel, and eliminate pro-Western governments in the Middle East?
(Points: 3)
Hezbollah and Hassan Nasrallah

the Taliban and Mullah Mohammed Omar

al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden

Hamas and Sheik Ahmed Yassin



35. How did the United States respond to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001?
(Points: 3)
called for the United Nations to begin military action in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran

took military action in Afghanistan where the terrorists responsible were believed to be hiding

asked the Russians to assist in locating the terrorists

persuaded the Afghan government to locate the terrorists and extradite them to the United States



36. Which issue was raised by the Patriot Act?
(Points: 3)
the requirement that people swear to a loyalty oath

the potential to intrude on people's civil rights to privacy

the definition of patriot was never clearly specified

the provisions were too loose to offer clear methods of enforcement



37. What reason given by President George W. Bush for invading Iraq later proved to be false?
(Points: 3)
He warned that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destructio

merida initiative

One of the Merida Initiative's stated goals in Mexico is to help the Mexican government "root out corruption" in its police forces. The Merida Initiative funds two efforts that are aimed at combatting police corruption: a National ...This past August, the US State Department issued a report entitled "Mexico--Merida Initiative Report." The report is in response to two Congressional Appropriations bills, one signed into law in 2008 and the other in 2009, ...The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars recently made available an unclassified U.S. State Department report on Mexico's human rights as related to the Merida Initiative. The report comes as a response to section 1406 of ...The Merida Initiative (also known as the Mexico Plan) and the new development of the Colombia Plan gives the US a chance to design a specific Plan for Central America and the Caribbean. The 65 million dollars included in the Merida ...US Likely to Release Millions in Training and Military Hardware to Mexico Despite Failure to Comply with Human Rights Conditions This past August, the US State Department issued a report entitled "Mexico--Merida Initiative Report. ...Efforts to improve the skills of police, long seen as corrupt and poorly trained, represent about $4.5 million of the first $400 million that Congress approved for Mexico and Central American countries under the MA�rida Initiative this ...It's even close to the Merida English Language Library. Most of the houses in this area are way out of my price range. However the street is busy with cars and buses - at times. When we were there today for more than an hour it seemed ...The U.S. Merida Initiative for Mexico also earmarked most of the aid for military and law enforcement training and equipment. Solano, who advised against legalizing drugs, recommended major education campaigns aimed at prevention, ...El Enemigo ComA?n A� June 2008 As Congress enters the final stages to approve the Merida Initiative, an aid package to Mexico and Central America that seeks to further.Much pounding of hot pavement today, trying to find the perfect Day of the Dead gift for the daughter. Can't seem to find the funky Mexican folk art store that we went to before. But did get a chance to take a tour of the unfamiliar ...
Calderon says he's not holding his breath waiting for better equipment from the US.


illegal drugs: "Supply & Demand";
What a controversy!
Let's focus on Cocaine, an extract from Coca leaves.


McCain seemed so excited and enthusiastic with Colombian imports and trade agreements with Colombia! yeah-of course!, he needs his(white powder) coke! lol

"Cocaine" is harvested in Andino-America(Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador), and most of it, is trafficked " via Cuba-Florida."
...So
why Terrorism In Mexico? Who are behind?
If most of the illegal cocaine is trafficked and smuggled into the USA via Cuba-Florida!
Who's behind the violence and terrorism in Mexico?- Communist drug traffickers, like communist Raul Castro, and his partners in Miami,FL!
What about " Merida Initiative" ?


-What is president Obama position on that?



?

Americans just LOVE drugs! Is a fact!
or probably they are enslaved to it, not sure.

So,
What is the solution?
( To keep blaming on Mexico, and Mexicans and spread violence and terrorism in Mexico, )?
or face the truth and Legalize, Regularize, and Tax?.... Ask to your president for a solution!

Should we send our troops to democratize Cuba, and overthrow Narco-communist Raul Castro?

or

Legalize them and regularize them?


vote
8 of 10 Americans use some sort of illegal drugs, from prescription pills to hard drugs.

The supply walks hand by hand with the demand.

Cocaine is everywhere in southern Florida and other ghettos of other cities.


INTERNATIONAL ISSUES for INTERNATIONALORGANIZATIONS:

MEXICO-USA.
What is bad for Mexico is bad for USA/ What is good for Mexico is good for USA. Mexico and USA are facing the same enemy.

Terrorism & Narco-Violence in Mexico is being imported from other countries or communist islands, such as Cuba and southern Florida, and TV broadcasting stations love to televised and speread it through the US Spanish media( Telemundo & Univision)
& CNN & Fox in the anglo media.
Raul Castro's communist drug cartel operates in the Caribbean, between Cuba and Florida, and its at war against Mexican drug cartels in the northern border and pacific coast of Mexico,,and the Mexican government!
Although in Mexico are living millions of US Citizens, the wave of terrorism continues. ( war on drugs is a failure policy, and an excuse to spread terrorism in Mexico)! Is this terror nacro-communist tactic campaign worth for them and the USA interests?

This is a very important International issue for world wide peace and democracy: " illegal drugs" & "Supply & Demand";
* What a controversy!
An Issue that was not debated by Obama or Mcsame.
Will it be ? Regularization, Legalization, taxation, decriminalization?In the last third debate, McCain seemed so excited and enthusiastic with Colombian imports and trade agreements with Colombia! yeah-of course!, he needs his(white powder) coke! lol

"Cocaine" is harvested in Andino-America(Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador), and most of it, is trafficked " via Cuba-Florida."
...So
why Terrorism In Mexico?
Who's behind the violence and terrorism in Mexico?- Might be some drug traffickers, like communist Raul Castro, \and his friends in Miami,FL! ..What about " Merida Initiative" ?
What about drugs and organized crime in Florida/Cuba/Venezuela and Cancun?

-What is President Obama position on that?


?
druggies:
however, illegal drugs are supplied from all around the world,
black heroin from central-america, opium from Afghanistan and China, Ecstasy from the Netherlands, meths from other places,
Marijuana from Nepal, Mexico, Canada or homegrown,
All sort of prescribed medications. ,, Americans just LOVE drugs!

So,
What is the solution?
( To keep blaming on Mexican Cartels and spread violence in Mexico, while hiding communist cuban-floridian drug trafficking and terrorism )?
or face the truth and Legalize, Regularize, and Tax?
Ask to your presidenti for a solution!
Just remember that most illegal drugs come to our country where are distributed, sold and consumed by million of Americans!

We don't have to terrorize other countries for that, do we?
( supply and demand ) vs Peace & Justice,




Stop terrorism!


This is a very important issue for world wide peace:
illegal drugs: "Supply & Demand";
What a controversy!

Why iwan't this issue debated by our US presidential candidates? Regularization, Legalization, taxation, decriminalization?,,,In the last third debate, McCain seemed so excited and enthusiastic with Colombian imports and trade agreements with Colombia! yeah-of course!, he needs his(white powder) coke! lol

"Cocaine" is harvested in Andino-America(Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador), and most of it, is trafficked " via Cuba-Florida."
...So
why Terrorism In Mexico? Who are behind? what kind offoreigner communist terrorists? Who is giving them orders?
Who's behind the violence and terrorism in Mexico?- Might be some drug traffickers, like communist Raul Castro, \and his friends in Miami,FL!
What about " Merida Initiative" ?
What about drugs and organized crime in Florida/Cuba/Venezuela and Cancun?

-What is president Obama position on that?



?

druggies:
however, illegal drugs are supplied from all around the world,
black heroin from central-america, opium from Afghanistan and China, Ecstasy from the Netherlands, meths from other places,
Marijuana from Nepal, Mexico, Canada or homegrown,
All sort of prescribed medications. ,, Americans just LOVE drugs!

So,
What is the solution?
( To keep blaming on Mexican Cartels and spread violence in Mexico, )? or face the truth and Legalize, Regularize, and Tax?.... Ask to your presidenti for a solution!
Just remember that most illegal drugs come to our country where are distributed, sold and consumed by million of Americans!

We don't have to terrorize other countries for that, do we?
( supply and demand ) vs Peace & Justice

Should we send our troops to demoratrize Cuba, and overthrow Narco-communist Raul Castro?


INTERNATIONAL ISSUE for INTERNATIONALORGANIZATIONS:

MEXICO-USA.
What is bad for Mexico is bad for USA/ What is good for Mexico is good for USA. Mexico and USA are facing the same enemy.

Terrorism & Narco-Violence in Mexico is being imported from other countries or communist islands, and televised and spereaded by the US Spanish media( Telemundo & Univision), & CNN & Fox in the anglo media.
The communist drug cartel that operate in the Caribbean, between Cuba and Florida is at war against Mexican drug cartels of the northern border and pacific coast,and the Mexican government! Although in Mexico are living millions of US Citizens, the wave of terrorism continue. ( war on drugs is a failure and an excuse to spread terrorism in Mexico) It is this terror nacro-communist tactic campaign worth for them and the USA intersts?

This is a very important International issue for world wide peace and democracy: " illegal drugs" & "Supply & Demand";
* What a controversy!
An Issue that was not debated by Obama or Mcsame.
Will it be ? Regularization, Legalization, taxation, decriminalization?In the last third debate, McCain seemed so excited and enthusiastic with Colombian imports and trade agreements with Colombia! yeah-of course!, he needs his(white powder) coke! lol

"Cocaine" is harvested in Andino-America(Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador), and most of it, is trafficked " via Cuba-Florida."
...So
why Terrorism In Mexico?
Who's behind the violence and terrorism in Mexico?- Might be some drug traffickers, like communist Raul Castro, \and his friends in Miami,FL!

What about " Merida Initiative" ?
What about drugs and organized crime in Florida/Cuba/Venezuela and Cancun?

-What is Obama or mcsame position on that?
druggies:
however, illegal drugs are supplied from all around the world,
black heroin from central-america, opium from Afghanistan and China, Ecstasy from the Netherlands, meths from other places,
Marijuana from Nepal, Mexico, Canada or homegrown,
All sort of prescribed medications. ,, Americans just LOVE drugs!

So,
What is the solution?
( To keep blaming on Mexican Cartels and spread violence in Mexico, while hiding communist cuban-floridian drug trafficking and terrorism )?
or face the truth and Legalize, Regularize, and Tax?
Ask to your presidenti for a solution!
Just remember that most illegal drugs come to our country where are distributed, sold and consumed by million of Americans!

We don't have to terrorize other countries for that, do we?
( supply and demand ) vs Peace & Justice,




Stop terrorism!


Please help I haven't found much except for the Merida initiative and other things like that but I need to know what the agenda is of Calderon

Thanks


Narco-Violence in Mexico is imported from other countries or communist islands.
The drug cartel that operate between Cuba and Florida is at war against Mexico.
But, In Mexico are living millions of US Citizens!
So.. is this terror nacro-communist tactic worth?

This is a very important issue for world wide peace:

illegal drugs: "Supply & Demand";
What a controversy!

Why is that this issue was not debated by our US presidential candidates?
Will it be ? Regularization, Legalization, taxation, decriminalization?In the last third debate, McCain seemed so excited and enthusiastic with Colombian imports and trade agreements with Colombia! yeah-of course!, he needs his(white powder) coke! lol

"Cocaine" is harvested in Andino-America(Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador), and most of it, is trafficked " via Cuba-Florida."
...So
why Terrorism In Mexico?
Who's behind the violence and terrorism in Mexico?- Might be some drug traffickers, like communist Raul Castro, \and his friends in Miami,FL!

What about " Merida Initiative" ?
What about drugs and organized crime in Florida/Cuba/Venezuela and Cancun?

-What is Obama or mcsame position on that?
druggies:
however, illegal drugs are supplied from all around the world,
black heroin from central-america, opium from Afghanistan and China, Ecstasy from the Netherlands, meths from other places,
Marijuana from Nepal, Mexico, Canada or homegrown,
All sort of prescribed medications. ,, Americans just LOVE drugs!

So,
What is the solution?
( To keep blaming on Mexican Cartels and spread violence in Mexico, while hiding communist cuban-floridian drug trafficking and terrorism )?
or face the truth and Legalize, Regularize, and Tax?
Ask to your presidenti for a solution!
Just remember that most illegal drugs come to our country where are distributed, sold and consumed by million of Americans!

We don't have to terrorize other countries for that, do we?
( supply and demand ) vs Peace & Justice


same question, but from the other side:

As I said, This is a very important issue for world wide peace, illegal drugs: "Supply & Demand";
What a controversy!

Why is that this issue was not debated by our US presidential candidates?
Will it be ? Regularization, Legalization, taxation, decriminalization?In the last third debate, McCain seemed so excited and enthusiastic with Colombian imports and trade agreements with Colombia! yeah-of course!, he needs his(white powder) coke! lol

"Cocaine" is harvested in Andino-America(Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador), and most of it, is trafficked " via Cuba-Florida."
...So
why Terrorism In Mexico?
Who's behind the violence and terrorism in Mexico?- Might be some drug traffickers, like communist Raul Castro, \and his friends in Miami,FL!

What about " Merida Initiative" ?
What about drugs and organized crime in Florida/Cuba/Venezuela and Cancun?

-What is Obama or mcsame position on that?
druggies:
however, illegal drugs are supplied from all around the world,
black heroin from central-america, opium from Afghanistan and China, Ecstasy from the Netherlands, meths from other places,
Marijuana from Nepal, Mexico, Canada or homegrown,
All sort of prescribed medications. ,, Americans just LOVE drugs!

So,
What is the solution?
( To keep blaming on Mexican Cartels and spread violence in Mexico, )? or face the truth and Legalize, Regularize, and Tax?.... Ask to your presidenti for a solution!
Just remember that most illegal drugs come to our country where are distributed, sold and consumed by million of Americans!

We don't have to terrorize other countries for that, do we?
( supply and demand ) vs Peace & Justice

Should we send our troops to demoratrize Cuba, and overthrow Narco-communist Raul Castro?



Howdy folks!, This is a very important issue for world wide peace, illegal drugs: "Supply & Demand";
What a controversy!

Why is that this issue was not debated by our US presidential candidates?
Will it be ? Regularization, Legalization, taxation, decriminalization?In the last third debate, McCain seemed so excited and enthusiastic with Colombian imports and trade agreements with Colombia! yeah-of course!, he needs his(white powder) coke! lol

"Cocaine" is harvested in Andino-America(Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador), and most of it, is trafficked " via Cuba-Florida."
...So
why Terrorism In Mexico?
Who's behind the violence and terrorism in Mexico?- Might be some drug traffickers, like communist Raul Castro, \and his friends in Miami,FL!

What about " Merida Initiative" ?
What about drugs and organized crime in Florida/Cuba/Venezuela and Cancun?

-What is Obama or mcsame position on that?
druggies:
however, illegal drugs are supplied from all around the world,
black heroin from central-america, opium from Afghanistan and China, Ecstasy from the Netherlands, meths from other places,
Marijuana from Nepal, Mexico, Canada or homegrown,
All sort of prescribed medications. ,, Americans just LOVE drugs!

So,
What is the solution?
( To keep blaming on Mexican Cartels and spread violence in Mexico, )? or face the truth and Legalize, Regularize, and Tax?.... Ask to your presidenti for a solution!
Just remember that most illegal drugs come to our country where are distributed, sold and consumed by million of Americans!

We don't have to terrorize other countries for that, do we?
( supply and demand ) vs Peace & Justice


What is " Merida Initiative" ?
I heard that president Bush authorized more than $400 million aid package for Mexico aimed at helping the country fight its powerful drug cartels and organized crime networks with emphasis in those operating in Cancun-Cuba-Florida, was approved by the United States Congress.


International community says:
"what for? if supply and demand goes hand by hand, and demand in the USA is so high !!!"



Supply & Demand; what a controversy!
was it debated by our candidates?, Will it be ?
In the third & last debate, McCain seemed enthusiastic with Colombian imports and trade agreements! yeah-of course!, he needs his coke! lol
Cocaine is harvested in Andino-America(Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador), and most of it, is trafficked via Cuba-Florida.
......So why Terrorsm In Mexico?
Who's behind the violence and terrorism in Mexico?=drug traffickers, Raul Castro, and his friends in Miami?

What about "Merida Initiative"? What is Obama or Mcsame position on that?however, black heroin from central-america
opium from Afghanistan and China, Ecstasy from the netherlands, meths from other places, Marijuana from Canada or homegrown, prescribed medications of all kind.
Americans just LOVE drugs!
What is the solution?
( To blame on Mexican Cartels and spread violence in Mexico )? or face the truth and Legalize, regularize, and .... you name it!
Ask to your candidates for president about it!

Most illegal drugs come to our country where are distributed, sold and consumed by million of Americans! We don't have to terrorize other countries for that, do we?
( supply and demand ) ,
Peace & Justice


Je the plumber;
and

illegal drugs
supply
and
demand.


why?

suppliers use communist Cuba as a jump board to smuggle cocaine into America!


We believe Cuba, like all other islands in the caribbean, should be expected to halt a flow of narcotics ( Cocaine ).
Our concern about narcotics smuggling through Cuba - and there is no doubt that Cuba is a transit point in the illegal drug flow - stands on our National security and our fight against communism, terrorism and drug trafficking.
the Government of Cuba has admitted officially a Cuban-Floridian involvement in the drug trade., while US Media is obsessed in defaming, bashing and spreading terrorism in Mexico!

"Initiative Merida" is a combined effort between Mexico and USA to fight terrorism, communism & drug trafficking in the caribbean area.


Let's see:
Mexico is our neighbor, our partner, our ally and our friend.
Mexico is a democracy where capitalism lead Latin American economy. Most of US Citizens living aboard, live in Mexico. In USA most Mexican Immigrants live in the South West, Illinois and NY.
Mexico is a great nation, but defamed and bashed by radical terrorist propagandists infiltrated in the US media.
so
Merida Initiative is BS because USA must stop consuming illegal drugs first, and stop terrorizing other countries, then drugs must be regulated(supply & demand)
Mexico is trading with European union, Russia, China and some Islamic countries like United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Iran, Kazakhstan, or Saudi Arabia


Mexico is our neighbor, our partner, our ally and our friend.
Mexico is a democracy where capitalism lead Latin American economy. Most of US Citizens living aboard, live in Mexico.
Mexico is a great nation, but defamed and bashed by radical terrorist propagandists infiltrated in the US media.
Merida Initiative is BS because USA must stop consuming illegal drugs first, then drugs must be regulated(supply & demand)


Peace & Freedom


Salu2


Merida Initiative is a US/Mexico plan to fight terrorism, communism and drug trafficking in communist countries of the Caribbean and banana republics in Florida.




supply on demand

War on drugs is a failure

Drug dealers in Cuba and Venezuela are against drug dealers in Colombia and Mexico.

Communism vs Democracy


should we give money to mexico to help the war on drugs?

cyber initiative

New technologies and procedure need to be designed for better means of collecting electronic evidence for the potential use in the prosecution. An all-round initiative is required to sustain efforts in cyber forensics," concluded Joseph ...The academy's mission is expanding under the President's Comprehensive National Cyber Initiative program, CSC officials said. CSC, of Falls Church, Va., ranks No. 9 on Washington Technology's 2009 Top 100 list of the largest federal ...Audience member asked about open letter to Pres Obama that applauded innovation strategy, called for more spending on cyber initiative, it was signed by 12 CEOs of major IT companies. Robert. Govt conducted 2/3rd of R&D in 1960, ...The batch of 2010 at SIMC conceptualized, created and executed a new initiative by the National Cyber Media Conclave, better known as NCMC. So, on 28th March 2009 ten speakers from across India gathered on a platform to share some of ...DCITA's mission is expanding considerably under the President's Comprehensive National Cyber Initiative program. CSC cyber expertise extends across the defense, homeland, national security, intelligence and civil communities, ...As part of this initiative, the Federal Trade Commission has launched a new site focused on the cybersecurity. OnGuardOnline.gov provides practical tips from the federal government and technology industry to help consumers be on guard ...Parents and schools may also contact the office for information regarding the Michigan Cyber Safety Initiative, which has been taught to more than 400000 Michigan children. October 23, 2009 A� Accused Covina child molester found victim ...... and Registries and Companies will always need to keep one step ahead of the cyber criminals, we welcome this initiative by .TM Domain Registrya�? states Paul Kane, Chair of the DNS Infrastructure Resilience Task Force. ...The National Security Agency is planning a $1.5 billion cyber security data cente r at the Utah National Guard's Camp Williams near Salt Lake City. The facili. ... The facility will serve as the hub of the highly-classified Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative, reports Computerworld. The purpose of the 1 million-square-foot center has been vague. An NSA spokeswoman would say only that it will provide "critical support to national cyber security priorities." ...DALLAS, a�� In its ongoing commitment to communicating the importance of cybersecurity issues, AT&T* has announced its support for National Cyber Security Awareness Month, an initiative led by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ...
It's simple folks, I ask a question, you give me your insight on if it's true or false.

1. This Year's TNA Bound For Glory Will Be Their Biggest Grossing PPV Since The Company's Inception.

2. Within Ten Years, Mixed Martial Arts Will Render Professional Wrestling Obsolete.

3. Considering The Path Of His Career So Far In Both TNA And The WWE, Jeff Hardy Will Never Win A Major World Title.

4. Nick Nemeth (aka Dolph Ziggler) Will Not Return After His 30 Day Wellness Suspension Is Up.

5. Ron "R-Truth" Killings Will Prove To Be One Of The Few New Stars Of The Talent Initiative To Stick Around And Make It Big Within The Company.

6. Mick Foley Will Not Re-Sign A Long-Term Deal With TNA

7. Booking Big Show vs Triple H For The WWE Title So Early, And On Free TV Is A Bad Move.

8. WWE Made A Good Move By Charging Voters To Vote For Cyber Sunday Picks.

9. Christian Cage Will Not Re-Sign With TNA.

10. Gail Kim Is The Hottest Free Agent Within The Business Today (Use The Term "Hottest" Under Any Context You Wish)

Here's the score, detailed answers get better shots at getting best answers. Trues and Falses down the board without explanation will not get best answers, but feel free to sound off your opinion.


Barack Obama's Plan
Invest in a 21st Century Military
Rebuild the Military for 21st Century Tasks: As we rebuild our armed forces, we must not simply recreate the military of the Cold War era. Obama believes that we must build up our special operations forces, civil affairs, information operations, and other units and capabilities that remain in chronic short supply; invest in foreign language training, cultural awareness, and human intelligence and other needed counterinsurgency and stabilization skill sets; and create a more robust capacity to train, equip, and advise foreign security forces, so that local allies are better prepared to confront mutual threats.
Expand to Meet Military Needs on the Ground: Barack Obama supports plans to increase the size of the Army by 65,000 soldiers and the Marines by 27,000 troops. Increasing our end strength will help units retrain and re-equip properly between deployments and decrease the strain on military families.
Leadership from the Top: Barack Obama will restore the ethic of public service to the agenda of today's youth, whether it be serving their local communities in such roles as teachers or first responders, or serving in the military to keep our nation free and safe.
Lighten the Burdens on Our Brave Troops and Their Families: An Obama administration will create a Military Families Advisory Board to provide a conduit for military families' concerns to be brought to the attention of senior policymakers and the public. Obama will end the Bush administration's stop-loss policy and establish predictability in deployments so that active duty and reserves know what they can and must expect.
Build Defense Capabilities for the 21st Century
Fully Equip Our Troops for the Missions They Face: Barack Obama believes we must get vitally needed equipment to our soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines before lives are lost. We cannot repeat such failures as the delays in deployment of armored vehicles, body armor and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles that save lives on the frontlines.
Review Weapons Programs: We must rebalance our capabilities to ensure that our forces have the agility and lethality to succeed in both conventional wars and in stabilization and counter-insurgency operations. Obama has committed to a review of each major defense program in light of current needs, gaps in the field, and likely future threat scenarios in the post-9/11 world.
Preserve Global Reach in the Air: We must preserve our unparalleled airpower capabilities to deter and defeat any conventional competitors, swiftly respond to crises across the globe, and support our ground forces. We need greater investment in advanced technology ranging from the revolutionary, like Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and electronic warfare capabilities, to essential systems like the C-17 cargo and KC-X air refueling aircraft, which provide the backbone of our ability to extend global power.
Maintain Power Projection at Sea: We must recapitalize our naval forces, replacing aging ships and modernizing existing platforms, while adapting them to the 21st century. Obama will add to the Maritime Pre-Positioning Force Squadrons to support operations ashore and invest in smaller, more capable ships, providing the agility to operate close to shore and the reach to rapidly deploy Marines to global crises.
National Missile Defense: An Obama administration will support missile defense, but ensure that it is developed in a way that is pragmatic and cost-effective; and, most importantly, does not divert resources from other national security priorities until we are positive the technology will protect the American public.
Ensure Freedom of Space: An Obama administration will restore American leadership on space issues, seeking a worldwide ban on weapons that interfere with military and commercial satellites. He will thoroughly assess possible threats to U.S. space assets and the best options, military and diplomatic, for countering them, establishing contingency plans to ensure that U.S. forces can maintain or duplicate access to information from space assets and accelerating programs to harden U.S. satellites against attack.
Protect the U.S in Cyberspace: An Obama administration will work in cooperation with our allies and the private sector to identify and protect against emerging cyber-threats.
Restore the Readiness of the National Guard and Reserves
Barack Obama will provide the National Guard with the equipment it needs for foreign and domestic emergencies and time to restore and refit before deploying. He will make the head of the National Guard a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure concerns of our citizen soldiers reach the level they mandate. He will ensure that reservists and Guard members are treated fairly when it comes to employment, health, and education benefits.
Develop Whole of Government Initiatives to Promote Global Stability
Integrate Military and Civilian Efforts: An Obama administr


after a convo on msn-

I don`t care if you`re sorry .
CAUSE IM NOT. HAAAAAA .
You dona��t know who the hell I am ?
I run things around here . And you called me a "bitch .
Run your mouth about people you dona��t know thata��s a different story .
Run your mouth with a girl she might forgive you .
Run your mouth with me ; thata��s the end of it .
I know where you live , I have your number ,I know you`re sister ,I know what school you go to ETC .
I have my methods , my sources my backup so dona��t talk back to me .
I come to your tutor too ; I can humiliate you TO DE NEXX LEVEL JAA HEEYER .
I go to your tutor DUMBASS THATa��S RIGHT .
Fuck yeo , I thought you woulda recognized the FIRST DAY I FUCKING SAW YOU THERE BITCH .
You didna��t fucking RECOGNIZE" on PURPOSE .
I bet you know its me . You LIAR .
Watch Monday BIG TINGSZ GWAN .
You better fucking run your mouth carefully when you lie and run rats around eh ?
Watch out .
You lied to Lama .
Tried to act all safe with us .
First you say you didna��t do your DAMN homework cause you were on FBCK and MSN and on the phone with your friend at 3 .
Does it look like we care about your stupid stories grandma ?
LIE over LIE over LIE over LIE til you get to a part where the shit goes IMPOSSIBLE LIKE SOME NEXX CHINESE MOVIES FILLED WITH GRAPHICSZ&TINGSZ .
Point is you didna��t finish your DAMN homework and you dona��t have INITIATIVE to get it done .
And then you tell us you skipped which is a BIGGER mistake .
And your parents dona��t know .
Listen . No one lies or messes around with her .
This is one reason why everyone at tution HATES you .
Cause no one likes a liar .
Straighten up . Stop budding into peoples conversations if you wanna save your teeth . Make a conversation instead .
Stop laughing at yourself and blowing on your papers its ANNOYING and SCARY .
STOP ACTING LIKE YOU DONa��T KNOW ME .
AND BY THE WAY , STOP LOOKING AT ME & ANY OF MY GIRLS .
WE`RE CLEARLY NOT INTERESTED IN YOU .
I went on your FCBK account and showed Lama , and your pictures were up there .
And that was just the FIRST day of your class .
BOOOOOOOOKED BITCH COME TRY AGAIN .
And your email was up there too so I KNOW WHO IM TALKING TO BUMBACLOT .
YOU`RE ABOUT TO KNOW WHO YOU`RE TALKING TO ON MONDAY WHEN BRASS KNUCKLES GET ALL UP YOUR ASS BITCH WATCH .
Either you`re going to live HELL at tution for 2 hours a week or QUIT .
No one doesna��t "DIDNa��T RECOGNIZE" me .
No one calls me a bitch
No one gets their ass in my conversations .
No one laughs at me .
NO ONE MESSES WITH MY GIRLS .

THEREFORE I SAY DIG YOUR GRAVE .
Cause you got booked BIG .
And you`re living a web of unrealistic sounding lies .
SEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN . %

Thursday, October 29, 2009

when 2016 summer olympics will be announced

You must have heard it by now that the 2016 Summer Olympics will go to the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They are scheduled to be held from August 5 to. ... Chicago and Tokyo were eliminated after the first and second rounds of voting, respectively, while Rio de Janeiro took a significant lead over Madrid heading into the final round. The lead held and Rio de Janeiro was announced as host, becoming the first city in South America to host an Olympic games. ...With the 2016 Summer Olympic Games set for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, invitations will be extended to nationally-recognized professional golf associations and emerging South American PGAs to engage in further discussion and planning. ...Rio de Janeiro will host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee announced Friday. Rio beat out Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo. The announcement brought tears to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, ...Chicago was eliminated in the first round of voting for the 2016 Summer Olympics host city on Friday, bringing to a surprising end the Windy. ... At approximately 12:30 PM ET Friday we will learn the results of the final vote, and either Rio or Madrid will be announced as the 2016 host. Thousands of people gathered at a rally in Downtown Chicago Friday morning for what most in the Windy City thought would be a celebration, and when President Obama made the trip to ...COPENHAGEN, Denmark (CNN) -- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee announced Friday. The announcement brought tears to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, ...Daley: No Political Cost For Olympics Failure. Mayor Richard Daley today said he doesn't think the city's Olympic bid defeat will have any impact on his popularity and that he hasn't decided... Chicago Olympics Bid Chief: No Way To Beat Rio . Though Chicago's campaign for the 2016 Summer Games went down in flames in the first round of voting, there was nothing more the city could. ...It's official, in 2016 the Olympics will shed it's gracious light on the Brazilian state of Rio De Janeiro in the city of the same name, with it's.On Friday, Oct. 2, the International Olympic Committee handed Rio de Janeiro the right to host the 2016 Summer Olympics, despite strong bids from Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo. It will be the first time the Olympics have been held in South ...Three months after the conclusion of the Vancouver Olympics, the IOC will hold an auction for the TV rights to the 20014 Sochi Winter Games (Russia) and the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Sochi is in a bad time zone for North ...Rio de Janeiro Gets 2016 Olympics. Fiesta can start now! ... Rio de Janeiro 2016 Summer Olympics. Tag: Sport a�� Raluca Dina @ 12:55 pm. Rio de Janeiro Gets 2016 Olympics. Fiesta can start now! ... CapLease, Inc. (NYSE: LSE), a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on single-tenant commercial real estate investments, announced that it will host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial results for ...
Chicago's Loss is a Blow to Obama, Too



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'The Note': Obama's Olympic Pitch Misses


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U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama leave the stage after they made a presentation


By JENNIFER LOVEN and JULIE PACE, Associated Press Writers Jennifer Loven And Julie Pace, Associated Press Writers a�� 2 hrs 27 mins ago

WASHINGTON a�� OK, so it wasn't health care, climate change or war. Still, President Barack Obama's high-profile failure to win the Olympics for Chicago could feed negative narratives already nipping at his heels a�� that he's a better talker than closer, more celebrity than statesman.

And this could hamper his efforts on the weightier issues.

Despite Obama's fabled charm and powers of persuasion, his in-person plea for Chicago to host the 2016 Summer Games fell flat. It was a hugely embarrassing defeat. His adopted hometown a�� considered a front-runner heading into Friday's voting a�� didn't just lose, it took last place, shocking nearly all by getting knocked out in the first round while the remaining three contenders moved on.

The defeat could soon be a distant memory, and may never be more than a quixotic-blip trip. But if, for whatever reason, bigger losses start piling up in Obama's corner, his performance in this case could be regarded as emblematic.

Obama tried to put the best face on his trip, saying upon his return to the White House, "One of the things that I think is most valuable about sports is that you can play a great game and still not win." He said he was proud of everyone's effort.

However, almost every aspect of his involvement this week in the Olympics quest recalls a strain of criticism that has been gaining ground on him:

a�? He's trying to do too much at once.

The line is familiar by now: It's nuts for Obama to tackle the dismal economy, the overhaul of two wars, a remaking of the U.S. health care system and climate change all in one year, and with other difficult issues on the agenda as well.

He has achievements to be proud of in less than nine months in office. But with most of the bigger issues still in the air, voters a�� even some in Obama's own Democratic Party a�� are beginning to wonder whether he's someone who tries a lot but succeeds at little, and whether he has the sense to focus on the most important things. A jaunt across the Atlantic, and an extraordinarily expensive one at that, doesn't help.

a�? He doesn't have what it takes to close a deal.

The why-Chicago-lost story has many contributors, with Obama's last-minute flight to Copenhagen for an emotional appeal probably among the least of them. Regardless, he is now tied inexorably to Chicago's defeat, and that verdict isn't good.

a�? He is a celebrity, for sure, but is that always a good thing?

Remember how Republican John McCain tried to stoke doubts about Obama during last year's presidential campaign by calling him all flash and no pan? A bit of that is in play here, too, where some perceive Obama as arrogantly relying too much on his celebrity status and not enough on the nitty-gritty work of winning votes. For instance, some IOC members resented the fact that Obama blew into Copenhagen for just five hours, jetting back down the runway toward Washington hours before the result was even announced.

"It can be that some IOC members see it as a lack of respect," said former IOC member Kai Holm.

a�? He's too casual with the use of his own time.

This White House has been drawing questions about its tendency to turn to Obama as its only closer, with not much of a bench. Other White Houses have been more judicious about deploying their most precious resource, the president a�� doing so only when really needed, and usually only when they know they can win. This reduces the chances of overexposure reducing his effectiveness.

It might have been wiser to know more about the vote count before he boarded Air Force One. In hindsight, there was plenty of reason to doubt Chicago's chances.

a�? He's junior varsity-league, still learning on the job.

The votes of IOC members are notoriously hard to count ahead of time. But so are those in the U.S. Capitol. Will Obama do as poorly predicting how health care votes are leaning in Congress, and make similarly ill-fated strategic decisions as that long and complicated debate unfolds through the fall?

Keep in mind: If Obama had not gone to Denmark and Chicago lost, he no doubt would have been blamed for not making an effort. He tried, as he often does, to thread the needle a�� make the trip, but make it a quick one to deflect questions about taking time away from the pressing health care and Afghanistan debates.

Aides said the president viewed the trip as worth it, despite the painful outcome. "If you can't do more than one thing at a time," said spokesman Robert Gibbs, "the president wouldn't have gotten through the first day."

But the president risks seeing the pool of his easy doubters g


Months ago Rush said he wanted Obama to fail, and the liberals all went crazy saying that Rush is anti-American. At the time I think they just misunderstood his intention.

But today I heard Rush gleefully announce that Chicago had lost its bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Now I think the liberals were right.

How can Rush Limbaugh hat Obama so much that he hopes America fails?
Dirty Sanchez, if you had read my question you would have seen that I originally gave Rush the benefit of the doubt. I too thought that Rush just wanted Obama's policies to fail.

But now Rush himself has proved me wrong. There's no excusing him for delighting in this great loss the people of Chicago are feeling, as well as all those American who would like to see the Olympics here.

I just can't understand how hating Obama so much could make someone want America or Americans to fail.
koalatcomics, how does Chicago failing to win the Olympics bid prevent Obama from implementing his Marxist policies?
Blue Eyed Devil, did you notice how your answer has nothing to do with the question? I asked nothing about whether or not Chicago should have wone the bid. And I'm happy for Rio de Janeiro, though sad for Chicago. I don't why you call Obama my messiah. Did I say anything to suggest that? Why not just answer the question? Give excuses for Rush if you have to. But to call me libtard? Yeah, that's mature.
sparrow, oh I see... Rush is so afraid of the mess Obama is going to make that he hopes Obama makes a mess of everything. Yeah, that makes sense.
Teagan, I did consider seriously what you had to say about reasons for NOT hosting the Olympics in America. Others said the same, but didn't keep it civil like you did, for which I commend you. I'm not sure your statistic is right, though. However, having said that, it's been my observation in the past that conservative men tend to favor having the Olympics here, and so I think a lot of Limbaugh followers are being hypocrites here. And there remains the fact that Limbaugh was absolutely delighted by the failed bid, not because he opposed the Olympics, but because Obama attended to the voting.


Months ago Rush Limbaugh said that he wanted Obama to fail, and the liberals all went crazy saying that Rush is anti-American. At the time I think they all just misunderstood his intention.

But today I heard Rush GLEEFULLY announce that Chicago had lost its bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Why? Because Obama had attended the vote.

Now I think the liberals were right.

How can Rush Limbaugh hate Obama so much that he hopes America fails under him? Even when it has nothing to do with Obama.
The proof is in the pudding. Rush was very happy that Chicago failed. I think that proves the liberals to be right.

As for liberals wanting Bush to fail, I don't see how that makes what Rush is doing right. This thing that greatly hurt the citizens of Chicago, and Americans in general, made Rush happy. That's inexcusable.
Winonagal, so you wanted all Chicagoans to fail, those who had hoped and worked for the Olympic bid, just to teach Obama a lesson? You're a very selfish person. So are you saying that Rush wanted that because he's also a selfish person?
David, people in other countries don't like Obama? Whatever you're smokin' man, gimme some! I think Obama is more popular abroad than he is here! (Except in Muslim nations, and in Poland and Russia.) Google the article entitled "Confidence in Obama Lifts U.S. Image Around the World."


what channel will it be on and around what time will they announce the decision west coast time?


The decision will be announced tomorrow.
There are only a few candidate cities that are in the running: Chicago, Rio de Janero, Madrid, Tokyo.


The candidate cities are Chicago, Tokyo, Madrid, and Rio De Janeiro.
Take your pick!
The host city will be officially announced by the IOC on October 2nd, in Copenhagen.


i wanted to know when they'll announce it so i can watch it live.

comcast guide to be announced

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It was working fine until my room mate tried putting it in his room and now it only shows the blue guide thing and says to be announced no picture no sound i need help


I accidentally unplugged the power to my comcast tv box and when i plugged it back in the tv was working fine and i was getting my channels but when i would press guide it would say to be announced on every channel. Can someone tell me how to fix it?!!!


When I hit the guide button, all the channels say to be announced and when I go to channels it says they are, they are totally different channels. Like I go to where it says MTV and the WB come on :(, please help.


I just bought a comcast cable box dct2224 and dont know if its deactivated because the box still displays channels but once going to guide the channels say to be announced, and it has been so for several hours now. Does anybody know how i can activate it myself (take out filters) any things that i can buy. please help and i already have digital cable downstairs so...


How would a deactivated cable box act, because i have a comcast cable box that i can still watch channels on, but if i click on guide or ondemand it says "to be announced" and it doesnt go away so somebody please help.


On my TV guide, for every channel, instead of saying what's on it says "to be announced". Any ideas how to fix this?


My mom was cleaning behind the tv for some unknown reason, so now everything on the Guide says "To be announced" How do we get it back so it says all the shows and the channels? Thanks!


we just had comcast come out today to hook up 2 DVR boxes. So that brings the count to 2 DVR boxes and 4 regualr boxes. All of them hooked up fine except the one in my room and thr guy told my father (an electrician) that the cable going to my room is wring and has to be changed to a certain one. My father changed it and the box is still not working...here is what it is doing.

All channels say To Be Announced.... I know from past experience that you have to give it a few minutes, but it has been about a half hour and finally, the guide says the correct shows, but the actually channel says that it should be availabel shortly.

We unplugged the box for 30 sec. like they recommend, and that whole To be announced thing starts all over again.

The comcast guy wont come out till tomorrow...so you think that it is the box? All of the other boxes in the house, off of that splitter, work ust fine, it is ust mine.

Also, i get one channel (the TV guide channel) and it is pixelated.
It has been approx 1 hour and still says the channel will be availabe shortly. Do you think that it is a faulty box? There is nothing different between my connection and all the others in the house.

when did mexico become independent

I would definitely take issue with the idea that Mexico "did nothing" with its territories for 400 years; the republic of Mexico became independent of Spain in 1821. During the previous three centuries, the Spanish set up a series of ...The government is trying this on a case-by-case basis, because it allows Mexico the ability to become independent from other countries. Currently Mexico imports 89% of feed corn (yellow corn vs the white corn that can be consumed by ...Answers to the question, How Did Simon Bolivar Gain Independence For South America? Answers to Questions from People Who Know at Ask Experience Project. ... The Crown never issued the patent of nobility, and so the purchase became the subject of lawsuits that were still going in SimA?n BolA�var's lifetime, when independence made the point moot. (If successful, BolA�var's older brother, Juan Vicente, would have become the MarquA�s de San Luis and Vizconde de Cocorote. ...Although Canada is a net exporter of oil, it is not energy independent. Canada imports significant quantities of energy from the US and Europe. At the same time, the Canadian and US markets for petroleum products are deeply integrated, so supply problems in the US ... Soon Mexico will itself become an oil importer a�� no longer the third-largest exporter to the US. It is projected that in the next few years Mexico will become a net importer rather than an exporter of oil. ...Although Canada is a net exporter of oil, it is not energy independent. Canada imports significant quantities of energy from the US and Europe. At the same time, the Canadian and US markets for petroleum products are deeply integrated, ... It is projected that in the next few years Mexico will become a net importer rather than an exporter of oil. As a result, the US will lose its third-largest supplier. Jeff Rubin, for more than 20 years the chief economist at CIBC World ...Hi, This boils down to 5 key questions for me: 1] When and how did conquering Spaniards in indigenously-populated Mexico become. ... 1821 a�� Mexico becomes independent, no longer a colony of Spain. The US "won" the southwestern states from Mexico in the trumped up Mexican War of 1846-1848. We took half of the old Mexico in the treaty of 1848. Mexicans were by then Spanish speaking and Catholic but also mixed racially with the original native "Indians". ...Moreover, he says, a�?it is not excluded the metropolitan center itself did not really want the active colonization of the Far East.a�? The reason for that, he suggests, is that on the Russian side, a�?the metropolitan center instinctively felt that the more massive would be the ... a�?The classical example is Texas which first was settled by colonists from the US, then separated from Mexico and became an independent state, and finally joined the United States as a state itself. ...When Did Energy Become the Enemy? By Alan Caruba One of the most curious and, frankly, frightening aspects of environmentalism is its hatred of the use of energy. One can draw a straight line between the Carter administration that imposed ... On September 10, Buddy Kleemeir, chairman of the Independent Petroleum Association of America told a Senate Finance Committee that a�?The Obama administration's budget request would strip essential capital from new American natural gas ...I've got to laugh at the notion of Mexico taking control of part of the US. Even in our current economic crisis, we're more stable than Mexico. :p However, I don't think either's going to happen. If the US does split up someday ( Which may be ... It'll become 4 or so independent unions, I believe. Log in to Reply. Vote -1 Vote +1 TrikYodz (UID#1103). on October 29th, 2009 at 10:40 am. yeah i agree tyger, im callin bs on this whole thing. and nate, what did they change? ...Why and when did you become location independent? And where have you lived, worked & travelled to since being able to work from anywhere? I wouldn't have opted to make the move to location independence, but my wife was getting her PhD and that brought ... Ghana, Costa Rica and Mexico. We're currently planning a trip back to Europe in 2010. Can you explain what you do for a living and how you earn the income to live wherever you want? How did you get started doing this? ...
Ford has a car called Fiesta Econetic Hybrid Diesel that gets 51 mpg in town and 74 mpg on the road has been on the market for at least one year in England. You would think that that car would be in the United States by now. Ford company has lots of excusses as to why it can not come to the U S. One is that they have to build a 350 million dollar plant in Mexico to make the engines. Why not import the engines l ask? Did you know Ford engines are made in Germany. How do you think they get here?
I need help in understing why our government is not demanding that car be in the U S by now. That would be a very good start on us becoming energy independent.


Ok, so I've been looking for the name of this movie for a while. I've seen it but can't remember the name

Its plot revolves around a family living in isolation in the desert of the american southwest (Arizona? New Mexico?). There's a younger girl who's the narrator. The family's mother, I remember was naked in the garden a few times, watching a deer. I think the family may have been undergoing financial difficulties

A young man comes by from the government/IRS and ends up staying and becoming a painter. The girl has never seen the ocean and he paints the horizon and the ocean in one, long painting. He dies at the end looking for plants to grind into paint and is later a very famous name in art.

I remember there being a boat which they for some reason, even though they were in the desert and never took it in any body of water.

The film I believe has been relatively recent something makes me think 2000-2004. I believe that's it's also set in recent times although I'm not as sure about that. Definitely set within the past few decades.
The movie had a very independent feel to it, that is, that of an indie movie.

thanks for any clues or help!


Guillermoa��s Furniture Store Scenario

While many people know that Sonora, Mexico is a beautiful vacation spot, it is also a large furniture manufacturing location in North America. Guillermo Navallez made furniture for years near his Sonoran home. The area had a good supply of timber for the variety of tables and chairs produced by his company. Labor was also relatively inexpensive. In addition, he priced his handcrafted products at a slight premium for the quality they represented. Overall, life was good for Guillermo.

All of that was true until late in the 1990s when two forces combined to cause a large dent in his business. First, a new competitor from overseas entered the furniture market. Using a high-tech approach, this foreign competition provided furniture to exact specifications and did so with rock-bottom prices. Second, the sleepy communities in Sonora woke up. One of the largest retailers in the nationa��s headquarters was just a few miles down the road, and its influence had expanded considerably. With inexpensive housing, mild weather, beautiful scenery, un-congested roads, a new International Airport, and plenty of development, an influx of people and jobs raised the cost of labor substantially. Guillermo watched his profit margins shrink as prices fell and costs rose.

After doing some research on his competition to see how they are handling these changes, it is clear that many of them are consolidating into larger organizations by merger or acquisition. Being independent, Guillermo does not relish the idea of being acquired by a larger competitor and then retired as the new company squeezes every peso it could out of the overhead costs. Guillermo also is not looking to expand his management responsibilities by acquiring another organization either; that could affect his time with his family in ways that he will not enjoy.

Guillermo then spent some time looking at the foreign competition and their high-tech solution. Essentially, their production utilizes a computer controlled laser lathe to produce exact cuts in the wood. Highly automated, the plant in Norway uses very little labor as robots even perform the precise movement and assembly functions. The cost of the technology is immense, as is the reduction in the labor needed for production. In addition, the production can move between products quickly, and it runs on a 24-hour basis, as the shift-differentials are more than offset by the reduction in labor. Converting his production to this model would be expensive, but he saw how he could also decrease dramatically his production costs.

When talking to some of his distributors about their wants, he had another idea that appealed to him. A second competitor, currently operating only in Norway, has been looking for channels to distribute in North America. This second potential rival, however, did not operate furniture outlets favoring instead to rely on chain distributors. Perhaps Guillermo could coordinate his existing distributor network and essentially become a representative for this other manufacturer. While he may retain some of the high end custom work, he could move his company from primarily manufacturing to primarily distribution.

Guillermo also has a patented process for creating a coating for his furniture. In producing this product, the process first creates a common flame-retardant, and upon further processing, the coating is complete and stain resistant. There is market for the flame retardant, but not as much of a market for the finished coating. There is another product that Guillermo could buy to apply to his furniture as well that would add the same amount of value for the furniture.
# Read the Guillermoa��s Furniture Store Scenario.
# Write no more than a 700-word paper explaining the finance concepts found in the readings and how they relate to the context of the scenario.


WWE has only Rey Mysterio, and Sicodelico Jr. (FCW). Other Hispanic wrestler like Carlito, Primo, Melina, Chavo Guerrero, and Ricky Ortiz doesn't count because they never fought in a Mexican promotion. Puerto Rican doesn't count either (not trying to offend anyone).

Some list of Luchador

Mistico- He might leave CMLL due to problem and stuffs. He also explain he might go the Japan or the WWE.

Mr. Aguila- Was brought to the WWE at age 19. Never got a push which he really deserve to. Also he is now competing in the independent in Mexico. So it should be easy to contract him.

Konnan- Mexico's Hulk Hogan as some people refer him as. He's entertaining and could team with Rey Mysterio or R-Truth.

Dr. Wagner Jr.- Almost came to the WWE. Has the ability to become a WWE superstar. Has accomplish major title in most of the promotion he goes to.

Hector Garza- Great wrestler and have a bright future in wrestling businesses. Good wrestling technique.

Heavy Metal- Need to express himself more to the U.S. Also an outstanding performer.

L.A. Park (the original La Parka)- Very entertaining. Came to WCW, ECW and TNA, and now he just need to come to the WWE. Also in the independent and should be easy to contract.

List of failure attempt to contract Luchadors by the WWE.
Dos Caras Jr., El Hijo de Perro Aguayo, Mistico, Mr. Aguila, Damien 666, and Rocky Romero.

Notes: Dark Ozz almost came to the WWE when AAA wanted him to go, but WWE didn't contract him yet. SHARE YOUR OPINION.


Economy-Taxes should be based on a percentage of what you make, that way it is fair. State sales taxes should not be over 5%. Corporations should not be controlled by the government, but if they pose some kind of danger to the country they should be regulated.

Environment-The government should support Electric cars by offering tax credits to companies that sell them. Also people who buy them should be recieve a tax credit. Solar power should replace the use of oil. Domestic production should continue middle eastern oil should not be used by the U.S. Wind power should be used in off shore wind farms.

Immigration-English should become the national lanuage. Documents including drivers test should all be in english. Illegal immigrants should be prosecuted, they broke the law, and they should be deported. The U.S. should support legal immigration, but due to over population the number of new citizens should be resticted. Companies that employ illegals should be fined and or put out of bussiness. A wall should be constructed along the U.S. mexican border. The U.S. should support workers visa cards for people who want to work here. The U.S. should guide Mexico to help them improve their country, but should not do so with tax payer's money.

Abortion-should be allowed, look at it this way. Do you want to pay with your taxes for someone's kid to go through hell living in child care without parents? and what if a girl was raped? This is not an easy answer, and I don't support the idea of it, but in reality I think it should be allowed, I support abortion. I also support stem cell research.

Gay Marriage-I do not support, but if the majority of a state's population wants to allow it, then it should be allowed.

Death Penalty-I support, but the evidence has to be there. Your taxes should not go to keeping murdurers and rapists alive.

Crime-More Police and harsher laws. I do not believe in legalizing drugs. Medicinal use should be allowed though. Kids should be educated better in school through programs like d.a.r.e. More colleges should be built in high crime areas like L.A. Oakland, Detriot, to offer people a chance to escape from poverty.

Welfare-I do not believe a large portion of taxes should go to welfare, people need to help themselves. I do believe in food stamps and out of work aid, but not welfare cadallics.

Education-needs national standards and all schools need to have the same criteria in order to graduate high schools and colleges. If a student obtains a GPA above 3.5 their cost to attend any college of their choice (accepted to) should be waved. College should not be out of reach, anyone should be able to attend schools like harvard if they worked hard, despite what their parents make.

Military-Afganistan should be kept under control due to the terror treat. Osama Bin Laden should be captured and prosecuted for his crimes. Diplomacy should always be used before military engagement. The United Nations should should step in on certain issues like the genocide in Darfur. Dipolmacy should be used towards North Korea, but if they go against international law they should be sanctioned.
Gantonomo should not be shut down. They should recieve trials in court though.

Social Security-should not be spent by the government it isn't their money to spend.

Health Care-should be similar to Canada

The Second Amendment-automatic weapons should be illegal, background checks should be required, Certain guns should not be owned. Should be regulated, but responsible people should be allowed to own a gun.

Afirmative Action-should be abolished, there should be a colorblindness towards everyone. People should be defined by their accomplishments not by their race.

I HAVE JUST PRESENTED SOME ISSUSE AND MY STANCE ON THEM. IF I RAN AS AN INDEPENDENT WOULD YOU VOTE FOR ME. YES OR NO AND WHY. THANK YOU


1. The government of ___ has been influenced by drug cartels and cocaine production. (1 point)
Cuba
Bolivia
El Salvador
Colombia
2. As an art form, magic realism is characterized by (1 point)
the exploration of subjects generally considered taboo.
an interest in Latin American music.
a combination of realistic events and fantastic backgrounds.
a belief that the people of Latin America will ultimately overcome adversity.
3. The term "cooperative" refers to (1 point)
a corporation with divisions in more than two countries.
the transition to democratic elections after a period of rule by a military dictator.
the transition from a Communist to a free-market economy.
a farm owned and operated by a group of peasant workers.
4. Most leaders of the newly independent African nations came from (1 point)
the church.
the industrial working class.
the peasant farming class.
the urban middle class.
5. The economies of many African nations have suffered because these nations are forced to import ____ from Western nations like the U.S. (1 point)
candy
technology
raw materials
oil
6. The United Nations divided Palestine into a Jewish state and an Arab state in (1 point)
1939.
1945.
1948.
1967.
7. Tanzanian president Julius Nyerere represents those African leaders who promoted (1 point)
a western-style capitalist economy.
an African form of socialism.
Pan-Africanism.
communism.
8. By 2002, more than 29 million people in sub-Saharan Africa lived with the virus that caused (1 point)
malaria.
AIDS.
small pox.
tuberculosis.
9. _____ became the first black president of South Africa after spending almost 26 years in prison. (1 point)
Desmond Tutu
Jomo Kenyatta
Nelson Mandela
F.W. de Klerk
10. Modern African cultures are characterized by the tension between (1 point)
Communist and socialist forms of government.
industrial and agrarian economic systems.
traditional ways and modern Western culture.
capitalist and socialist economic systems.
11. Which nation held 52 Americans hostage for over a year? (1 point)
Iraq
Iran
Israel
Palestine
12. In the early 1970s, the Chinese government decided to improve relations with the U.S. because (1 point)
Chinese protesters demanded new democratic reforms.
the Korean War had weakened the Chinese economy.
Deng Xiaoping desired to create new economic relationships with Canadian businesses.
China faced a serious security threat from the Soviet Union.
13. The people of Pakistan are primarily members of the ____ religion. (1 point)
Muslim
Christian
Hindu
Sikh
14. Despite the success of the Four Modernizations, many Chinese people believed that advances were still needed in (1 point)
sports.
democracy.
culture.
industry.
15. What event led to the reestablishment of the Republic of China? (1 point)
the massacre in Tiananmen Square
the establishment of the People's Republic of China
pro-democracy demonstrations throughout China
Nationalist battles with the Red Guards
16. The Exxon Valdez was involved in
(1 point)
a major oil spill in Alaska.
the nuclear accident at Bhopal.
a release of deadly toxic fumes in India.
a significant release of ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons.
17. American astronauts first landed on the moon in which year? (1 point)
1957
1961
1969
1972
18. In 1896, a nuclear explosion at ____ released radiation that killed hundreds of people. (1 point)
Rio de Janeiro
SA?o Paulo
Chernobyl
Bhopal
19. After World War II, African and Asian leaders identified ____ as the defining theme of their new political cultures. (1 point)
democracy
communism
industrialization
one-party rule
20. Which country or region's rain forest is projected to be completely deforested by 2010? (1 point)
Central America
India
Ivory Coast
Mexico
21. Which country was not part of the former Yugoslavia in 1991? (1 point)
Slovenia
Albania
Croatia
Bosnia-Herzegovina
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights....Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status...Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and security of person....Everyone has the right to freedom of movement....Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expressions.

From the United Nations, The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948.


22. Why is this document called the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? (1 point)
It applies to everyone without discrimination.
It was written by people around the world.
It states what rights people of the United Nations have and don't have.
None of the above.
Since 1970, Africa has had more than 30 wars fought on its territory, the vast majority of which have been intra-state in origin. Fourteen of Africa's 53 countr


Cinco de Mayo has become a day of pride for Mexican-Americans and Latinos, just as Saint Patricka��s Day is for Irish-Americans. And as our Mexican-American population grows, this holiday has spread from the Southwest that once was Mexico to Buffalo, Boston, and Baltimore.

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Battle of Puebla (pictured above) on May 5, 1862, when Mexican forces defeated a slightly larger French force.

This victory was temporary. In the second Battle of Puebla in 1863, French troops crushed the Mexican army, occupied Mexico City days later, and continued to rule Mexico for four years.
The French Emperor Napoleon III had dared to send troops to occupy Mexico only because the United States was preoccupied with its own War Between the States, aka our Civil War.


When our war ended, we massed an American army near the Texas border with Mexico and informed the French emperor that our Monroe Doctrine would not tolerate European control of Mexico.


Napoleon III beat a hasty retreat, leaving his installed a�?liberala�? Hapsburg puppet a�?Emperor of Mexicoa�? Maximilian I to be overthrown and executed at the hands of locals in 1867.


Few in the media will mention that Mexico is an independent nation today only because the United States liberated it from French colonial rule. Without this Yankee intervention, Mexico might be a French-speaking country today.
a�?Welcome to Cinco de Cuatro a�� Cinco de Mayo at the White House,a�? President Barack Obama said Monday in his latest of dozens of little-reported gaffes.


In saying a�?fifth of four,a�? had the president meant to say Cuatro de Mayo, Monday's date, the fourth of May?


No matter a�� Obama's sycophantic press corps swiftly buried yet another presidential fumble that would have been played and mocked for months if former Vice President Dan Quayle or any other Republican had voiced it.


a�?My [Spanish] accent's always been good,a�? the president said modestly. a�?It's just that I only know 15 words.a�?


Too bad. The previous president, former Texas Republican Gov. George W. Bush spoke Spanish almost as well as he did English.


I'm not from Canada, I'm from Mexico, but I was reading some texts and I find that some Westerns and Albertans wants to de an independent country. I read some scary ideas about the party that supports independence, like NO KIOTO PROTOCOL, NO GUNS RESTRICTIONS, ENGLISH AS A UNIQUE LANGUAGE.
The say that like North Americas they are worried how Canada is becoming socialist and how it would be communist.
ALL THIS CRAP MAKES ME THING THAT THIS PEOPLE IS A BUNCH OF ULTRACONSERVATIVE COWBOYS THAT EVEN READ.
GERMANY AND GREAT BRITAIN IS GOVERNED BY THE LEFT SOMETIMES BUT IN EUROPE I DON'T SEE FREE SPEACH BANNED. THAT SHIT OF WE WANT TO SPEAK ONLY ENGLISH SOUND LIKE A LITTLE BIT NAZI, DID YOU FORGET THAT IN AMERICA, NATIVE AMERICANS LIVE BEFORE THAN YOU? AND WHAT'S IS PROBLEM OF HAVING FRENCH AREAS?
I REALLY THOUGHT ALL MY LIFE THAT CANADA WAS DIFFERENT TO THE SHITTY U.S.A PEOPLE.
BUT I SEE THAT IS LOT OF WILD AND PREHISTORIC COWBOYS THERE TOO :(


i live in mexico with my family and im growin tire of them so i just want to leave and become independent and work and maintain myself economically i dont really wanna study and working over here u dont earn much so is it a good idea or am i out of my freaking mind..???


1. All of the following are regions of Latin America except (1 point)
the United States and Canada.
Mexico and Central America.
the Caribbean.
South America.
2. Some Caribbean islands are coral islands formed from (1 point)
tops of underwater mountains.
skeletons of tiny sea animals.
a long isthmus.
high, flat plateaus.
3. One statement that can be made about climate in Latin America is that throughout the region it is (1 point)
always hot and rainy.
usually cold and frosty.
very much the same.
different from place to place.
4. Trade and travel among the regions of South America have been affected by (1 point)
natural resources and vegetation.
high mountains and dense rain forests.
the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
Argentina and Venezuela's relationship.
5. The types of crops grown by farmers in the Andes is influenced in large part by (1 point)
elevation.
latitude.
longitude.
pampas.
6. The drop in oil prices in the 1980s probably helped to convince Venezuela to (1 point)
import more oil.
increase its use of hydroelectricity.
diversify its economy.
stop pumping oil.
7. The city of TenochtitlA?n was the center of which ancient civilization? (1 point)
Spanish civilization
Mayan civilization
Incan civilization
Aztec civilization
8. Incan civilization was located along the western coast of (1 point)
South America.
the YucatA?n Peninsula.
Mexico.
Central America.
9. All of the following are foods or animals that came to Europe from the Americas except (1 point)
maize.
chocolate.
potatoes.
horses.
10. Under SimA?n BolA�var's leadership, independent Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama became joined in a federation called (1 point)
the Northern Federation.
Gran Colombia.
New Spain.
the Incan empire.
11. Spain's two most important colonies in the Americas were (1 point)
New Spain and Peru.
Lima and Peru.
Mexico and Central America.
Mexico City and Lima.
12. What agreement has made trade easier between Mexico, the United States, and Canada? (1 point)
NASA
NAFTA
NATO
NAPA
13. In Belize, the official language is English, but in most Central American nations the official language is (1 point)
Portuguese.
Spanish.
French.
Quechua.
14. The first people to live on the Caribbean islands were (1 point)
the Ciboney.
Spanish.
African.
mestizo.
15. Two Caribbean countries that share one island are (1 point)
Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Jamaica and Cuba.
Trinidad and Tobago.
the Bahamas and Cuba.
16. One effect of rapid urbanization in Mexico is (1 point)
an increase in jobs.
shortage of housing.
a decrease in emigration.
an increase in the rural population.
17. Which of the following is not a type of Caribbean music? (1 point)
ska
reggae
polka
calypso
18. Most people of South America are descended from (1 point)
Spaniards, French, and British.
Native Americans, Africans, and Europeans.
Asians, Spaniards, and Africans.
Native Americans, Asians, and Europeans.
19. Which of the following is NOT an independent country? (1 point)
French Guiana
Suriname
Guyana
Venezuela
20. One difference between the populations of Chile and Brazil is that (1 point)
most Brazilians live in the rain forest, while most Chileans live in the mountains.
most Chileans are Roman Catholic, while most Brazileans are Protestant.
most Chileans live in cities, while most Brazileans live in rural areas.
most Chileans are mestizos, while Brazileans are very ethnically diverse.


1.What was the purpose of the Quebec Act of 1774?
A. to allow Quebec to retain French culture

B. to allow Quebec to secede from Canada

C.to disrupt trade with America

D.to end American influence in Canada



2. How did the British affect the indigenous peoples of Australia?
A.They ignored the indigenous peoples.

B.They imprisoned most of the indigenous peoples.

C.They modernized the society of the indigenous peoples.

D.They took many children from indigenous peoples.



3. Which was a major reason for instability in Latin American countries?

A.isolation from Europeans

B.liberal nationalists

C.the rule of caudillos

D.too much modernization



4. What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
A.to end American influence in Europe

B.to end European colonization of Australia

C.to end U.S. influence in Latin America

D.to establish free trade between America and Europe



5. Which country controlled Burma?

A.Britain

B.China

C.France

D.India



6. Which best describes the relationship between the U.S. and the Philippines around the turn of the 20th century?
A.Filipinos fought in an attempt to gain independence from the U.S.

B.The Philippines were invaded after they attempted to control Cuba.

C.The U.S. lost control of the Philippines to Spain.

D.The U.S. made the Philippines an independent nation.



7. How did Japan change under the Meiji?

A.Japan became more isolationist.

B.Japan became more modern.

C.Japan became more peaceful.

D.Japan rejected industrialization.



8. What led most directly to the Opium Wars?
A.Britain's isolationism

B.China's trade surplus

C.India's imperialism

D.Japan's isolationism



9. In which way did British rule harm Indians?

A.British government was much more corrupt.

C.British policy led to famines.

D.Britain prevented advances in transportation.

C.British schools would not enroll Indians.



10. Which was a result of the Sepoy Mutiny?

A.It caused China to given Korea to Japan.

B.It eliminated the French from Mexico.

C.It led to more British control in India.

D.It separated Bombay from India.


4.which of the following statements about mountain men is NOT true?
a. they showed indian trails to settlers who headed west.
b. they led journeys up major rivers
c. they were the first white americans to settle permanently in oregon.
d. they discovered mountain passes that later became major routes to the west

5. What is hte signifiance of the siege at the alamo
a. texan soldiers cuaght mexican troops there by surprise.
b. it was the central location of thexan forces during the mexican wer.
c. it was the site at which the mexican war officially began
d. texans resisted a large number of mexican troops for 12 days

6. which of the following cuased conflict between american settlers in texas and the mexican government
a. most of the settlers felt no lyalty to the US
b. most of the settlers felt no loyalty to mexico
c. the settlers helped santa anna gain pwoer in mexico.
d. the settlers wanted to become mexican citizens

7. how did the belief in manifest destiny contribute to the westward expansion of the US
a. americans believed expansion would offer new economic opportunities.
b. americans believed they could learn important values from other cultures
c the US government believed it sould invade and conquer mexico.
d. the US government believed it had a duty prevent slavery in new territories

8. how was texas admitted to the union
a. the president issued an executive order accepting the annexation treaty.
b. congress passed a joint resolution accepting the annexation treaty.
c. mexico sold texas to the US
d. sam houston forced mexico to give texas to the US

9. why did mormons leave their settlement in ohio and move west
a. the valley where they settled had frequent floods
b. their social and religious beliefs clashed with those of other settlers
c. they were frequently attacked by native americans
d. they wanted to separtate from the US

10. what role did missionaries play in the settlement of the west.
a. they helped build the port city of san francisco
b. they led settlers through the mountain passes.
c. they helped to create interest in the new territories
d. they organized wagon trains of settlers to establish new churches in the west.

11. which of the following was NOT a danger faced by settlers on wagon trains
a. frequent attacks by mountain meen
b. snow-blocked passes
c. rain-swollen rivers
d. cholera

12. which pioneer was the first to lead americans across the santa fe trail
a.brigham young
b. narcissa whitman
c. stephen austin
d. william becknell

13.....

14. at what battle did texans defeat santa anna and win independece
a. the alamo
b. goliad
c. san jacinto
d. gonzales

15. what did most texans believe shouild be done to solve the independent republic's problems
a. borrow money from the US
b. reunite with mexico
c. end immigration from foreign lands
d. join the US

16. which of the following did the US acquire a result of the mexican war
a. oregon
b. texas
c. new mexico
d. utah

17. which of the following was a mexican law adopted by american settlers in the south west.
a. husbands and wives could own proberty jointly.
b. landowners could cut off water supplies from their neighbors.
c. women were allowed to vote in local elections.,
d. the government could not raise taxes without the consent of the people


1: What was the US's foreign policy until the end of the 1800's?
Isolationism
Charity


2: What lands did the US gain as a result of the Spanish American War?
Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico, Cuba
Brazil, Argentina, Guatemala, Mexico


3: What type of government did Spain use in her colonies?
Limited Democracy
Absolute Despotism


4: Why did this cause conflict with the natives?
The natives wanted a theocracy
They were being rules by white people and had no voice in government.


5: Who tried to liberate Venezuela from Spanish rule?
Francisco Miranda
Dom Pedro


6: Why was Simon Bolivar known as the Washington of South America?
Because he liberated Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador.
Because he went on to become the first president of Brazil.


7: Who was responsible for liberating much of the southern part of South America?
Jose de San Martin
Francisco Miranda


8: Who became the first emperor of Mexico?
Agustin Iturbide
Dom Pedro


9: How was Brazil different from the other newly independent South American states?
It worked closely with the United States to secure democracy.
It chose to form an empire, not a republic.


10: What is the movement toward commercial, social, economic, military, and political cooperation among the nations of North, Central, and South America called?
Inter Americanism
Pan Americanism


I need a lawyer, who can represent me?

I am planning on creating my own militia within the state of California to fight these cartels along the border. I don't need comments that I will go to jail where all the Cartels already are guys....lol. Thanks for the concern, but we have a country that is relying on people like me, and our country doesn't even know it yet. I can justify this by everyone looking back to the colonial days and also George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson.

I need a lawyer to keep me out of trouble and to keep my militia informed at all times with the government. I have no means to hide anything, because I plan to do it for the states and our constitution to protect our lands.

Do I have rights as a citizen to use Article Four of the United States Constitution by the way to my fullest advantage if the Government fails to protect our American soil?

I am not about to let someone walk all over what we worked so hard for in this nation. This is MY nationa��s soil and it is yours as well and as citizens, it is our duty to apply our perceptions to the American territory if our government has gone corrupt.

For everyone who has signed the Constitution, step into their shoes and see how they would feel about me regarding this issue. If you feel that they would support it, then that's ALL THAT NEEDS TO BE SAID!

I asked for a lawyer. Not personal advice.

"The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect against tyranny in government."
THOMAS JEFFERSON

"The President, and government, will only control the militia when a part of them is in the actual service of the federal government, else, they are independent and not under the command of the president or the government. The states would control the militia, only when called out into the service of the state, and then the governor would be commander in chief where enumerated in the respective state constitution."
Federalist Papers under No. 69
Alexander Hamilton

"The people are masters of both Congress and
courts, not to overthrow the Constitution,
but to overthrow the men who pervert it!"
Abraham Lincoln


I am in specific need to move forward with my actions that I am speaking of, but I WILL NOT break our own Constitution to do so. So I am going to move carefully and specifically according to the original documents of the Constitution and what our founding forefathers put together. Those are Constitutional rights that we cannot break and I am a strong supporter of Prince Makaveli words about not changing tax laws or laws in general. I will disregard any of the new amendments that have been put forth since the 1800's except our slavery laws, and I know for a fact, in our time of crisis and our Homeland Security, there is an extremely strong area that I can move forward in to abolish any amendments that stand in my way of doing so and by going back to the basics of our Constitution.

The American people need it, and it is our 100% duty to take this role before our country suffers from tyranny in this country. We are way too powerful, and for that, we need to find these powerful people who can help to support us through this movement. We will stay legal. Not for our own sake of avoiding jail time, but for our sake of following our countries rights and bringing US ALL back to the basics of the United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, and our Declaration of Independence.

Are you a part of the Militia of Montana or were you just forwarding this to me? I am attaching my proposal to you about our needs to start states armies once again in America and a descriptive picture of the Mexican cartels and which ones are coming from where in Mexico and where the drug trafficking is coming from. Please read my proposal carefully. It is extremely important if you were to ever speak about it to others that you say it carefully with respect to our central power and not letting the states powers to become more powerful than federal powers. We as States are only here to support and help the Federal powers. Not shoot them down.

I need a lawyer, now who can represent me?
Thank you for responding to my post. Now leta��s make a movement.


I've been doing sooo much History that I feel like my brain is going to expload! Can someone please help me with this. It would be a HUGE help.


1: What was the US's foreign policy until the end of the 1800's?
A) Isolationism
B) Charity


2: What lands did the US gain as a result of the Spanish American War?
A) Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico, Cuba
B) Brazil, Argentina, Guatemala, Mexico


3: What type of government did Spain use in her colonies?
A) Limited Democracy
B) Absolute Despotism


4: Why did this cause conflict with the natives?
A) The natives wanted a theocracy
B) They were being rules by white people and had no voice in government.


5: Who tried to liberate Venezuela from Spanish rule?
A) Francisco Miranda
B) Dom Pedro


6: Why was Simon Bolivar known as the Washington of South America?
A) Because he liberated Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador.
B) Because he went on to become the first president of Brazil.


7: Who was responsible for liberating much of the southern part of South America?
A) Jose de San Martin
B) Francisco Miranda


8: Who became the first emperor of Mexico?
A) Agustin Iturbide
B) Dom Pedro


9: How was Brazil different from the other newly independent South American states?
A) It worked closely with the United States to secure democracy.
B) It chose to form an empire, not a republic.


10: What is the movement toward commercial, social, economic, military, and political cooperation among the nations of North, Central, and South America called?
A) Inter Americanism
B) Pan Americanism


leader whose victory at san kacinto led to Texas becoming independent from mexico


and be independent from both the United States and Mexico. The official languages will be English and Spanish. We will also have our own currency.





and follow Chris Jericho's career choice with obviously a few altercations

spend time a Dropkixx wrestling accademy to learn to wrestle (Jake Roberts and Dave Taylor are tutors)
after doing independent circuits
go to mexico to wrestle for 2 years
go Japan to wrestle
go to wrestle in Europe
go back to Japan
go to TNA if its still arround and then go wwe

what do you think please give your oppinions


Like disco lemonade, here I am. Unique, complicated, funky and sweet. I am an independent thinker who loves a good debate. I am a tree-hugger who appreciates nature. I am an intellectual who enjoys reading Hobbes and Shakespeare as well as Dr. Seuss. I am a high school senior who is ready for the next four years of her life as a college student. My family has always been very close to me and they have directly shaped my dreams and aspirations. My mother was born in Zacatecas, Mexico and my father in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Like most immigrants they came to the United States with no money in their pockets, but dreams in their hearts.
My parents met each other in high school. My dad had already graduated and was in college when my mom discovered she was pregnant with my brother. She dropped out of school and my dad dropped out of college to get a job. For the next eight years he worked for an auto-body shop doing whatever his boss asked him to for whatever his boss offered to pay. My mom on the other hand found her niche as a Registered Dental Assistant. She found a good paying job because of her talent. My parents went from living in a one-bedroom house with about four other families to owning their own home; eventually, homes. My sister was born in 1998 and two years later our family found their way to Salinas, California where they bought a small business that they now own and operate independently.
I admire my parents for their hard work and perseverance; it makes me think to myself, a�?How can I not succeed?a�? I have been offered so many more opportunities in my life than they were offered in theirs and to not take advantage of those opportunities would be outrageous. My parents read to me every night when I was a child. They encouraged me to read on my own when I was older. I maintained perfect attendance records throughout elementary school and beyond. Education has always been the most important thing in my parentsa�� eyes. However, it has also been important to them that I become my own person and not a clone of them or anyone else. My parents influenced my creativity and individuality. They allowed me to take up such hobbies as gymnastics, piano and tennis among many others. This helped me to decide what I liked and what I didna��t. Another important aspect of how my parents raised me is they never instilled their own political or religious beliefs in me. They wanted me to discover on my own what I believed in and they always let me research things on my own. Be it by reading Wiccan books to attending Catholic mass; watching CNN or Fox news. The way my parents raised me has influenced much of what I will do with my life after high school.
I intend on entering college this fall with an undeclared major. I have many interests but I am especially interested in working with either young children, animals or the environment. I know that with the degree I will earn from a University of California, I will improve the lives of people in my community and beyond. I am well-prepared for the coursework required to maintain good grades in college. I am aware that I havena��t always had the best grades in high school and I accept full responsibility for that but if given the chance, I am confident that I can do better in college. I have far more potential than what is featured on my high school transcripts. I am the type of person who takes the initiative when it comes to my learning; I am dedicated and self-motivated.
Curious, yet timid. Open-minded, yet strong-willed. I am well-mannered but free-spirited. My family has encouraged these qualities in me. They have given me countless opportunities to think for myself, and learn through experience. They have shaped and molded me and my values. My parents have stressed the importance of education in me from the time I was born. They have worked hard to ensure that the option of continuing my education after high school was available. I know that a four-year university is the right option for me.
Ia��m not this, Ia��m not that and Ia��m nowhere in between, but as Frankie Valli once sang, a�?Conventionality belongs to yesterday.a�? I have learned to walk through a room full of noes with grace and confidence. I have brains in my head. I have feet in my shoes. I can steer myself in any direction I choose. My name is Jasmin Ramirez. I am seventeen years old and I hope the world is as ready for me as I am ready for the world.
yeah i just never had it proofread :) and i am still waiting on ucsb. oh and thank you :)


I am 13. I know I write WAY too much, but my teacher gives little feedback; do you think it is any good??
(1943 words).

How Significant was the Conquest of Mexico for the Aztecs?

The Spanish Conquest of the Aztecs stands as one of the most significant and influential turning points of the western world. It opened the way for European colonization and brought forth vast changes on the new world that are still felt today. It changed the culture, religion, and a whole new way of life for the inhabitants and descendants of the entire region; since the late 1400a��s Spanish explorers had been charting and claiming parts of the new world for the throne of Spain.

In the following paragraphs, I will attempt to display some major and minor impacts that occurred in the Aztec world during the conquest of Mexico which changed so many innocent lives of the great people that made up this strong empire. The conquest of Mexico proved to have great significance on the population; it greatly affected them in areas including: Law, Hierarchy, Religion, Culture (Religion and Beliefs), Marriage, Language, Food and Trade.

The Conquest of Mexico in 1521 gave rise to one of the richest culinary revolutions in history. When the Spanish explorer Cortez and his followers came to the new world in search of fortune, they found a wealth of culinary specialties such as chocolate, peanuts, vanilla, beans, squash, avocados, coconuts, corn and tomatoes. Before the arrival of the Spanish Conquistadors the Aztec farmers were independent producers and traded locally, keeping their profits after paying their taxes and sacrificing wares to their Gods. Subsequent to the Spanish invasion, a feudal system was introduced which meant each Spanish Peninsular took control of the land and 500 estates were formed. The Azteca��s became the slaves to their new masters, working the land in return for food and shelter, although this responsibility was often neglected by the Spanish. Unfortunately for the Aztec people, this meant two things: that they had to work for far longer hours every day to farm this exotic produce; and also, this meant that the Aztec people were stripped of their local delicacies. However, this was not as bad as it may first seem for the vulnerable Aztecs, in turn the Spanish brought to the Aztec captora��s products such as: pork, beef, lamb, citrus fruits, garlic, cheese, milk, wheat, vinegar and wine. Although this was of a high significance compared to many other things that the Aztecs had previously experienced, such as battles fought against other indigenous colonies; sorting the food and trade out was not the Azteca��s highest priority at that time as other impacts of this invasion would have had greater consequences on their culture. This shows us that effects upon farming, food and trade are all linked and when one aspect of those areas is altered, all the others are affected in some way.

The Aztec hierarchy before the conquest simply consisted of noble-men, warriors and advisors; although, if it was looked at more carefully it deemed to be far more complex. The Aztec priests were supported by the efforts of other people. They did not grow their own food or make their own clothes; priests enjoyed power and privilege. The priests formed part of the upper class. Aztec society, like all complex societies, had different social classes. People at the top - nobles, high priests, and people important in the military and government - had lives of luxury, with fine houses, clothing, and jewellery. The largest class was made up of commoners, such as farmers and servants. In Aztec society, commoners were organized into clans, or groups, made up of many different families. Merchants formed yet another class in Aztec society, separate from the commoners. The Aztecs carried on a great deal of trade with other Indian nations. After the conquest, the hierarchy of society differed a lot; the upper-class consisted of: Cortez, important colonels and royalty of the Spanish kingdom. The Middle class consisted of: Christian priests and Spanish warriors. The lower-class was made up of: slaves, Aztec survivors and Mezitos (The children of Spanish men married to Aztec women). The Spanish conquest had a rather large impact on the hierarchy of society as the Aztecs were pushed from the top, right to the bottom of the chain. This shows us that they had their reasons to revolt as what they considered very important people such as priests were pushed into slavery in a class below some former commoners.

Religion was extremely important in Aztec life. They worshipped hundreds of gods and goddesses, each of whom ruled one or more human activity or aspects of nature. The people had many agricultural gods because their culture was based heavily on farming. Each place and each trade had its patron deity: each day, and each part of the day, was watched over by its own god. Priests were expected to live in chastity, to mortify their
flesh, and to understand astronomy, astrology, the complex rituals and ceremonies. The common people seem to have preferred the less fancy, more accessible gods: the patrons of the craft guilds, the protectors of local shrines, and the gods who looked after the things of everyday life.

For everyone, however, rich or poor, each month of the Aztec calendar had its festival, with music, dancing and sacrifices. Ultimately, they believed their world would again end in disaster; the Aztecs believed that the world had been created and destroyed several times. The Aztecs thought that their special purpose in life was to delay that destruction. They sacrificed to the god of war and the sun to keep the sun in the sky and avoid destruction for as long as possible. Many other Aztec gods controlled natural forces. For example, there was a god of rain and a god of wind. These gods also required attention, although they might not have demanded human sacrifice. Life was very insecure, since the
there is A LOT more...


as a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hildalgo:
brazil became independent
haiti became indepedent
the united states took possession of appoximately one-half of mexicos territory
slavery was abolished in spains caribbean colonies
the republic of grand columbia was divided into columbia, venezuela, and ecuador

the british north america act of 1867 resulted in the:
end of war between britain and the united states
end of slavery in north america
purchase of alaska from russia
independence of quebec
creation of the dominion of canada

what are caudillos?
supporters of land reform
itinerant musicians
soldiers of fortune
creole slaves
regional military leaders

which of the following statements in true?
benito juarez opposed la reforma
british investment capital in the united proved crucial to the early stages of industrial development
juan manuel de rosas sought to avoid bloodshed in argentina
migrant labor played no part in the building of railroads in the united states
british capital was not invested in latin american countries

the metis are associated with which country?
cananda
mexico
peru
brazil
argentina

the end of serfdom in russia came about as the result of:
revolution
defeat in a war against china
the effort of tsar alexander ll
the murder of tsar nicholas ll
the anarchist movement.
which of the following is not associated wit the opium war?
britain
germany
china
unequal treateies
lin zexu

who was the effective ruler of china during the last years of the qing dynasty?
hong xiuquan
dzen guafan
empress dowager cixi
kang youwei
liang qichao


who was the leader of the u.s. naval squadrong that forced open japan to diplomatic and commercial relations?
david schwimmer
matt leblanc
matthew perry
douglas macarthur
alfred thayer mahan


the United States gained control of the entire Oregon Country.
the Rio Grande became the accepted American-Mexican border.
Mexico and the United States became permanent allies.
the Republic of Texas became an independent nation.


Hi, I got to write an essay for a scholarship application with the question being "Describe a difficult situation you have been in and how it was resolved

I was born in Mexico City, Mexico I was not born here in the United States. I was raised by my grandparents and I lived with them all my life in Mexico. All of my family was with me in Mexico and you could say I was spoiled. The problem was we kept depending on my grandparent from my moma��s side for food and shelter due to my dada��s lack of education. my dad moved here to the U.S in 1999 in search of a job so that he could actually take care of my brother my mother and me. He came here to Chicago and moved in with his uncle and his family to work as a waiter. Two years later in 2001 when I was six years old it was decided that my family and I would join my dad here in the U.S.
You would think that the fact that I was raised by my grandparents since infancy would make life very difficult for me here since I suddenly left them but in reality I got over it very quick. The real challenge started appearing years after that, when I became fluent in English. My mom depended tremendously on me since she did not know how to speak English. My dad was a waiter so his English was good but not great and the problem was he wasna��t home a lot of the time and I was stuck with my mom. I was the one who was called upon to order the pizzas or to go with her to the hospital for a regular check-up. I hated this because I thought to myself a�?Why should I have to waste my time on them? How is it my fault they cana��t speak English good?a�? Back when my mom was pregnant she had to wear some sort of belt that would measure the contractions of the fetus. After one hour I would have to call the monitoring center everyday to notify them that the procedure had been completed and I would also have to tell them how my mom felt. This was a daily routine and it made me angry because I did not want to talk to these people that I had never met and also I was kind of a shy person before so that made it worse. To this day I am the one who has to schedule appointments at clinics because my mom might not be able to understand all they say.
My dad is better off than my mom and he can speak English fluently but he cana��t really read it and write it. My mom has also gotten a lot better at speaking English but she still needs my help. One of the main things that helped them learn was time. It was impossible for my parents to spend years living here in the U.S without them learning English. I also realized that the only way I could get my parents to stop bugging me all the time was if I just told them and explained English to them, which I did. I also tried to get them to buy a program called a�?Ingles sin Barrerasa�? but they didna��t buy it. I also encouraged my parents to look up English words they didna��t know online and I told them about different websites where they could find the definitions of words and translators. I think that these websites have helped my mom more than my dad since he isna��t a home a lot of the time.
In the end though, my mom and dad learned English and even if it isna��t great ita��s something. I am no longer forced to ask the shopkeeper where the tortillas are or where there the bathrooms are at. My parents have become more independent by learning English.

What do you think of it? What could be changed?


GOP dread: Dems could hit 60 Senate seats

Jim VandeHei, Mike AllenSat Oct 4, 6:18 PM ET

The possibility that Democrats will build a muscular, 60-seat Senate majority is looking increasing plausible, with new polls showing a powerful surge for the partya��s candidates in Minnesota, Kentucky and other states.

A poll out Friday shows Sen. Norm Coleman could now easily lose his Minnesota seat to comedian-turned-candidate Al Franken. A Colorado race that initially looked like a nail-biter has now broken decisively for the Democrats. A top official in the McCain camp told us Sen. Elizabeth Dole is virtually certain to lose in conservative North Carolina.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has seen his race tighten dangerously close over the past week a�� and Democrats are considering moving more money into the state very soon. And there is even talk that Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss is beatable in conservative Georgia after backing the economic bailout package opposed by many voters.

a�?Before the economic crisis, we had a number of races moving our way,a�? said Matthew Miller, communications director of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. a�?But now wea��re seeing Republican numbers plummet.a�? GOP officials largely agree.

Senate races dona��t grab national attention like the White House battle does. But if these trends hold, the Senate outcome could be almost as important to Washington governance as the presidential winner will be. It takes 60 votes to pass anything through the slow-moving Senate. So the closer the Democrats get to the number, the more power they will have next year to put their stamp on the country.

Democrats say their candidates are benefiting from the wipeout on Wall Street with a single message in every region of the country: a�?These are the Bush policies coming home to roost.a�? Senator Charles E. Schumer of New York, chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, told Politico: a�?Americans know that in economically difficult times, we need a change from George Busha��s policies. And incumbents who have voted for six years with Bush, up and down the line, are having a difficult time trying to convince the electorate that theya��ve changed their spots."

The trends reflect the growing fear of among top Republicans that their prospects could crater on Nov. 4, with Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) running weakly at the top of the ticket, President Bush as unpopular as ever and the economic crisis serving as a last-minute propellant for the change message of Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.).

With Republicans fearing the loss of 17 to 21 House seats, January 2009 could bring Democrats a dominance over Washington that neither party has experienced since the Reagan years.

The current Senate lineup is 49 Democrats, 49 Republicans and two independents who caucus with Democrats.

Democrats need to pick up nine seats to hit 60 votes. Republicans have been bracing for big losses, but it wasna��t until the past few days that they have started to privately sound the alarms that the bottom could fall out on Election Day.

GOP Senate candidates are getting pounded by the same waves of public discontent over the economy and Bush that could sink McCain, and it shows in polls from coast to coast.

Republicans fully expect to lose Virginia and New Mexico. They think there is a pretty strong chance that they also lose Colorado, Alaska, New Hampshire, Oregon and North Carolina.

This means everyone should keep their eyes on Minnesota, Kentucky, Mississippi and Georgia over the final month of this campaign to see if a wave is coming.

Several Republican strategists close to the White House said there is increasing fear among party leaders about a bloodbath. But they added that they hope to keep losses to as few as five or six seats, rather than the nine that Democrats would need to gain to reach the magic number of 60 seats.

These strategists hope the Minnesota poll out Saturday overstates Frankena��s strength, because it was taken at the height of turmoil over the bailout bill that Bush finally signed Friday.

a�?It reflects a lot of intense unhappiness that will fade as the market restores some equilibrium,a�? a Republican official said.

But that same timing is very dangerous for Sen. Gordon Smith (R-Ore.), because his state has mail voting with a heavy early vote, meaning he has less time to recover from angst about the Wall Street wipeout.

Republicans say they have become more optimistic in recent days about Sen. John Sununu (R-N.H.), who had been considered one of the party's most endangered incumbents.

Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) will certainly lose if he is convicted in a corruption trial now under way in Washington but will probably win if he is acquitted, the strategists said.

Top Republicans say they have no hope for Dole in North Carolina. a�?Therea��s no point in even counting the votes,a�? said a top McCain official.

Republicans said they hope to make





leader whose victory at San Jacinto led to Texas becoming independent from mexico


Which of the following is not located in the interior of the United States?
1the Great Lakes
2plains
3the Florida Keys
4the Mississippi River

Which of the following events occurred last in the history of the United Kingdom?
1Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and England united into one kingdom
2The majority of British colonies became independent
3The Industrial Revolution created prosperity
4World Wars I and II weakened the United Kingdom

Most of Mexico is a
1long gulf
2tropical rain forest
3rugged central plateau
4chain of mountains

Which of the following statements does not describe France's economy?
1France exports wheat, oils, olives, and wine
2French refineries process a great deal of crude oil
3French factories make cars, airplanes, and machinery
4Tourism is an important industry for France

The primary landforms in Eastern Europe are
1rivers and streams
2mountains and plains
3volcanoes and glaciers
valleys and deltas


Both Anglo America(US & Canada) and Latin America(Brazil, Mexico, Cuba, Argentina, Chile etc) had been European colonies and became independent in between the late 18th century and early 19th century.
Interestingly enough, Anglo American countries(US & Canada) became advanced countries but Latin American countries did not.

Brazil has a huge population and a lot of natural resources; nonetheless its economy is not going well.

Why did Brazil fail to become an advanced country like US or Canada?


US, Canada and Mexico had been European colonies and became independent in between the late 18th century and early 19th century.
Interestingly enough, Anglo American countries(US & Canada) became advanced countries but Latin American countries(Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile... etc) did not.

Mexico is one of the three countries of NAFTA but its economy sucks and the people lacks civility and social conscience unlike US and Canada.

Why did Mexico fail to become an advanced country like US or Canada?
I am sorry I'll take it back the civility and social conscience part. Please just focus on the economies of Mexico.


Both Anglo America(US & Canada) and Latin America(Mexico, Cuba, Argentina, Brazil, Chile etc) had been European colonies and became independent in between the late 18th century and early 19th century.
Interestingly enough, Anglo American countries(US & Canada) became advanced countries but Latin American countries did not.

One of the racists said it's because Latin American countries have less white people. However, the majority of Argentine population is white. How do you explain this?

Why did Argentina fail to become an advanced country like US or Canada?


The whole American continent began as European colonies. (of course I do know they had had decent indigenous civilizations prior to European invasion.)

Both Anglo America(US & Canada) and Latin America(Mexico, Cuba, Venezuela, Brazil, Chile etc) had been European colonies and became independent in between the late 18th century and early 19th century.
Interestingly enough, Anglo American countries(US & Canada) became advanced countries but Latin American countries did not.

Why is that?


For YEARS democrats (*and some republicans because I can be honest- but mostly dems) have blocked the US from becoming energy independent. I'm talking about drilling in Alaska, in the gulf of Mexico, building refineries, and nuclear plants NOW they say, "Look at the economy!" (*which actually did grow last month - 6%) The MAIN reason the economy is bad is because of the cost of fuel. It costs money to transport food, toilet paper, EVERY THING so the cost has to go up on EVERY THING because of this.

So if becoming energy independent would help, why block every effort?
*I_Bust-N - CLEARLY you don't want to face the truth. I said that there were some Republican's in my question because I wanted to be truthful in the question BUT overwhelmingly IT IS the dems who block any and every effort we make in becoming energy independent.
Nickel - Not true about Alaska and the Gulf in any way at all AND wind power is great BUT the problem with wind power is the energy can't be efficiently stored like fossil fuels can. (*In other words, it can put some electricity in your home but it ain't gonna power a plane or ship and such - it loses 80% of its energy if not used at once.)

And (you must be a dem) I never said I was in anyway against new, clean sources of energy BUT until they can be made to be more efficient we need to take care of ourselves first.


It is Mexican Independence day. But we don't celebrate Canadian Independence or others. Why do we celebrate the day Mexico became independent from Spain?


1. All of the following are regions of Latin America except (1 point)
the United States and Canada.
Mexico and Central America.
the Caribbean.
South America.
2. Some Caribbean islands are coral islands formed from (1 point)
tops of underwater mountains.
skeletons of tiny sea animals.
a long isthmus.
high, flat plateaus.
3. One statement that can be made about climate in Latin America is that throughout the region it is (1 point)
always hot and rainy.
usually cold and frosty.
very much the same.
different from place to place.
4. Trade and travel among the regions of South America have been affected by (1 point)
natural resources and vegetation.
high mountains and dense rain forests.
the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
Argentina and Venezuela's relationship.
5. The types of crops grown by farmers in the Andes is influenced in large part by (1 point)
elevation.
latitude.
longitude.
pampas.
6. The drop in oil prices in the 1980s probably helped to convince Venezuela to (1 point)
import more oil.
increase its use of hydroelectricity.
diversify its economy.
stop pumping oil.
7. The city of TenochtitlA?n was the center of which ancient civilization? (1 point)
Spanish civilization
Mayan civilization
Incan civilization
Aztec civilization
8. Incan civilization was located along the western coast of (1 point)
South America.
the YucatA?n Peninsula.
Mexico.
Central America.
9. All of the following are foods or animals that came to Europe from the Americas except (1 point)
maize.
chocolate.
potatoes.
horses.
10. Under SimA?n BolA�var's leadership, independent Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama became joined in a federation called (1 point)
the Northern Federation.
Gran Colombia.
New Spain.
the Incan empire.
11. Spain's two most important colonies in the Americas were (1 point)
New Spain and Peru.
Lima and Peru.
Mexico and Central America.
Mexico City and Lima.
12. What agreement has made trade easier between Mexico, the United States, and Canada? (1 point)
NASA
NAFTA
NATO
NAPA
13. In Belize, the official language is English, but in most Central American nations the official language is (1 point)
Portuguese.
Spanish.
French.
Quechua.
14. The first people to live on the Caribbean islands were (1 point)
the Ciboney.
Spanish.
African.
mestizo.
15. Two Caribbean countries that share one island are (1 point)
Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Jamaica and Cuba.
Trinidad and Tobago.
the Bahamas and Cuba.
16. One effect of rapid urbanization in Mexico is (1 point)
an increase in jobs.
shortage of housing.
a decrease in emigration.
an increase in the rural population.
17. Which of the following is not a type of Caribbean music? (1 point)
ska
reggae
polka
calypso
18. Most people of South America are descended from (1 point)
Spaniards, French, and British.
Native Americans, Africans, and Europeans.
Asians, Spaniards, and Africans.
Native Americans, Asians, and Europeans.
19. Which of the following is NOT an independent country? (1 point)
French Guiana
Suriname
Guyana
Venezuela
20. One difference between the populations of Chile and Brazil is that (1 point)
most Brazilians live in the rain forest, while most Chileans live in the mountains.
most Chileans are Roman Catholic, while most Brazileans are Protestant.
most Chileans live in cities, while most Brazileans live in rural areas.
most Chileans are mestizos, while Brazileans are very ethnically diverse.


please help me finish this,
thank you soo much
best answer ten points!!

1: What was the US's foreign policy until the end of the 1800's?
Isolationism
Charity


2: What lands did the US gain as a result of the Spanish American War?
Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico, Cuba
Brazil, Argentina, Guatemala, Mexico


3: What type of government did Spain use in her colonies?
Limited Democracy
Absolute Despotism


4: Why did this cause conflict with the natives?
The natives wanted a theocracy
They were being rules by white people and had no voice in government.


5: Who tried to liberate Venezuela from Spanish rule?
Francisco Miranda
Dom Pedro


6: Why was Simon Bolivar known as the Washington of South America?
Because he liberated Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador.
Because he went on to become the first president of Brazil.


7: Who was responsible for liberating much of the southern part of South America?
Jose de San Martin
Francisco Miranda


8: Who became the first emperor of Mexico?
Agustin Iturbide
Dom Pedro


9: How was Brazil different from the other newly independent South American states?
It worked closely with the United States to secure democracy.
It chose to form an empire, not a republic.


10: What is the movement toward commercial, social, economic, military, and political cooperation among the nations of North, Central, and South America called?
Inter Americanism
Pan Americanism


1.Tecumseh 2.Horace Mann 3.Dorothea Dix 4.Harriet Beecher Stowe 5.Brigham Young 6.Sam Houstonn 7.Herman Melville 8.Zebulon Pike
9.Sequoya

A.leader whose victory at San Jancinto led to Texas becoming independent from Mexico.

B.Native American who attempted to unite all the tribes east of the Mississippi into a confederation.

C.Mormon leader who led yhe Mormons to Utah where they founded Salt Lake Cidy.

D.Developed a written alphabet for the Cherokee Indians.

E.Author who wrote a novel about whaling called Moby Dick.

F.Boston teacher who campaigned for better tratment of the mentally ill.

G.Explorer who discovered the source of the Mississippi River.

H.Author who wrote the antislavery novel Uncle Tom's Cabin.

I.Campaigned to improve public education in the united states.








About 200 years ago, the region that is now the states of California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas use to belong to the then new independent Mexico Republic. Since a lot of Americans began to settle in these regions, the Mexican government began to accept English as a second language in its territories. However, there came a time when the the new settlers began entering illegally in great numbers and as a result began out numbering the original settlers and English began to become the main language. The original settlers began protesting over the new settlers and soon sparked the Mexican American War of the 1800's.





I know that 1st they became independent from Spain in 1821, but I need a date. Also the became totally indepependent when the broke away from the United Provinces in Mexico... but I need days, like... the 4th of july, something like that.


True Or False

Hey guys, I need help with these hard questions. Can you guys answer as many as possible and please don't guess <3

1. The Market revolution caused many people to begin profit much more from industry

2. New inventions lowered the cost of production of products

3. New market regions caused the US to become very independent

4. The Mormons first settle in Arizona

5. Mexico sealed it borders to keep slavery out of their contry

6. Sam Houston led group to the San Jacinito River where they easily defeated the Mexican Army.

7. The US immediately annexed Texas into the Union

8. Northerners favored the war with Mexico while the southerners were against it.

9. The treaty of guadalupe hidaldo was signed after the Mexican american war.

10. Population boomed over two years in California during the late 1840's.


Do you think that would solve our immigration problem? Maybe not all of the Americans, but what if we combined the US, Canada (grant it they would need to become independent from the crown first), and mostly importantly Mexico and create a North American Union? And maybe years later we can unite all of the Americas?
Honestly I'm on the fence about this: Part of me says, no, we shouldn't give Mexican illegals amnesty and we should deport but another part of me is like: Let's get real, a million of them are here (literately) and due to years of both legal and illegal immigration on the southern border the Hispanic culture is a part of the American culture so why do away with it because the first immigrants were white or caramel complected British, Irish, Spanish, etc "warriors". I mean English became our first and main language from our mostly British fore fathers and due to other foreigners who couldn't pronounce the words, we changed them around to commodate them. So why don't we take the amnesty idea further and eliminate the political borders in the Americas?
We could make Spanish, French, and other languages (in South America) part of our official languages like the EU does.
Well if we make an American Union we could create a brand new currency that could be used and made in other parts of North America or the Americas.