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Seems her website has now been hacked! I won;t post a screenie due to swears, but still quite amusing.
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I lived next door to a nice couple when I was growing up who had a child called Calum. He was a horrible little so-and-so. The parents were lovely and the father often spent time with his son and I regularly heard him correct Calum in various matters of basic etiquette but nevertheless this little boy was obnoxious, rude, spiteful and deceitful. I very much doubt it had anything to do with his name and is probably more likely that he was somewhere higher up on some behavioural spectrum somewhere. But when I was teaching I ran into another Calum who was very similar in behaviour. I also ran into a Connor who was cheeky and rude and, funnily enough, best friends with a kid called Tyler who was very bright but wilfully arrogant and deliberately difficult.
For what its worth, I don't believe for a second that something as trivial as a few syllables and letters can define a personality, but there seems to be correlations all over the place between various types of behaviour and names. I am inclined to think this is regional - so in one area the 'troublemakers' might be called 'Jack', in another 'Liam'. Perhaps this is more about demographics than the name itself. Let us assume, for arguments sake that the name ABCD is really popular in, say, Wales. This means that proportionally MORE children in Wales will be called ABCD than in, say, Scotland, where the name WXYZ is more popular. This inevitably means that a greater proportion of children, who may be troublemakers because of parental attitudes, undiagnosed learning difficulties etc etc etc will be called ABCD in Wales or WXYZ in Scotland, which leads to a REGIONAL observation that the name ABCD or WXYZ belongs to 'troublemakers', which in turn feeds its decline as a popular name in that area. However in Scotland, ABCD is less popular, so less children are called it, so it is not or rarely associated with 'difficult' children. So someone from Wales might say 'Oh, all the ABCDs I've encountered have been real troublemakers' and someone in Scotland might say 'That's RUBBISH, I've never met an ABCD who is anything but kind and sweet and polite - no, you need to look out for the WXYZs - they're the problem!'
THAT is the point I was trying to make - so @witch, clearly regionally the name 'Jack' is very very popular (along with variants like Jackson) around here, which means that proportionally the number of kids called Jack is higher, so the likelihood of 'Jack' being a troublemaker is higher. I don't think names define personality, I think it is the other way around - the popularity of a name and the personalities of people called by that name define the 'reputation'. Perhaps that is why companies with well known names are proud of their 'Name' being synonymous with their values - because the reputation assigned to a name is important.
I also think that kids with difficult or complicated names suffer as a result and it can affect them into adulthood - even my name is very traditional and I HATE it. I HATE being called 'Alex' and I hate that people assume automatically that I'm male by virtue of being referred to as 'Alex'. It has plagued me my entire life. When I speak to someone on the phone I have to specify that my name ends with DRA not DER as I've lost count of the number of letters I've received addressed to Ms Alexander Lightfoot. ARGH It makes my blood boil. I've grown up having to defend my name and get people to spell it or pronounce it right so I am very very very short tempered with anyone who botches it. It isn't their fault but when you can't even go through a single day without someone messing up your name it becomes very grating and has an effect on you as a person.
I HATE it when people from companies phone me (the bank, the electric company, the council etc) and assume they can call me 'Alex' or 'Alexander'. A typical conversation goes something like this:
Me: "Hello?"
Them: "Is that Alexander Lightfoot?"
Me: "No, it's AlexanDRA Lightfoot. Who is this please?"
Them: "It's Clare from Orange. Can I call you Alexander?"
Me: "No, you may not. You may refer to me as Miss Lightfoot until you can learn the difference between the Masculine AlexanDER and the feminine AlexanDRA. Or you can fetch me a manager."
Them: "Okay Miss Lightfoot, I'm calling about XYZ."
ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I don't WANT to be rude but this happens almost every single time with everything and I lost patience YEARS ago.
Is it obvious that I'm bitter about my name at all? LOL
I can see what you were getting at now, but that sort of bald statement is just the sort of thing that fuels prejudice. That woman was probably trying to make a similar point but it is the shorthand statement that is the problem
(BTW, I have friends with children named both Josh and Liam and know many others who are not troublesome at all.)
*I asked a friend who has your name and she said she rarely has any issues with the male/female thing. It is quite a common name round here though.
As for difficult name - my son is proud of his odd name and enjoyed being the only one in the whole school. It did tend to mean that people remembered him though
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I'm not going to get all uppity about it, my general outlook on life is that if people want to be so shallow as to cast judgement on a group of people based on something so trivial as a name then I don't want to associate with those people so why should I care what they think? What I will say is that quite often the double barrelled surname comes from the fact that the child's main parent has remarried and finds themselves in the awkward situation of
a) not wanting to upset the other parent by changing the child's surname
b) doesn't want the child to feel disconnected from the family because they have a different surname
this was the situation that resulted in me having a double barrelled surname and which resulted in more than my fair share of arguments with snooty teachers who refused to call me by anything but my mother & step-dad's surname. Perhaps I'd have fit right in to your box of troublesome Joshs, or perhaps it was those teachers at fault for refusing to recognise my actual name because of some personal belief they had no right to impose on me. It's all perspective.
@AMLightfoot It is legal to call yourself anything you like (first name) so you can change your name if you really hate it without doing the whole deed poll thing.
This thread has prompted me to push people to call me Lexa - it is a perfectly legitimate shortening of ALEXAndra.
Still get called Bill but mainly Billiam now.
I still answer to any variant of the names.
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In this day and age of more ambiguous or unisex names it surprises me how many people still assume gender based on a name - It is impossible to tell gender from 'Alex' yet people still do. 'Alexis' is much more feminine but I can't get people to use more than 2 syllables. Chad seems to be more American in origin and I've only ever seen it used in men. What would it be short for in a woman? (If shortened at all).
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This woman is a piece of work. She is down the extreme end of the spectrum. I also don't think she fully understands how and why certain names in certain areas are more popular than others. She doesn't seem to understand demographic skews either...
I love Philip Schofield - he has a look of consternation throughout the whole interview and points out how wrong she is about things without sounding like he's arguing with her. He's a great presenter.
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Should your child attend a funeral?
A friend of the family has just died and I am wondering if my five-year-old granddaughter should attend the funeral. She knew this person, although not very well. Under what circumstances should a child attend a funeral or wake?Question:
Decisions like these have to do with both what is practiced in your family's culture and also your particular child's level of development and temperament. There is no "one right answer." It is important, in considering what to do, to take into account a five year old's capacity to understand death. Here are some things to consider:.
- Think about your child's level of understanding. A five-year-old child can't fully comprehend death. She may be able to understand that the person isn't going to be here any more, but she will probably have a much harder time imaging why that might be the case. A common explanation young children come up with is that the dead person does exist somewhere else, like in heaven, in the cemetery, or somewhere far away you could reach by airplane. As one young child pleaded with his parents, "I know I can't see grandpa, but couldn't we put a phone at the cemetery so I could call him?"
- Children learn important things from witnessing the death and grieving process. What impacts young children most pay when someone dies is the behavior and feelings of the people around them. It is from these responses that children come to understand that death is very important, sad and significantly different from most other events in life. Knowing that children are learning from us during this process can be a motivating force for us to get the support necessary to go through the grief process in healthy ways.
It may be helpful for children to see adults cry. It can be overwhelming for children, however, if adults do all of their grieving in front of their children. It is useful for adults to regularly take private time, time to deal with their own grief. This will enable them to be supportive of their children's feelings during the process.
Essentially, what children learn through the grieving period is that death is serious and may be more important for awhile than anything else that is happening. They learn that people have lots of feelings about dying, including sadness, fear and anger. Finally they can learn that even though it is hard, people find the optimism to go on with their lives and to develop a "new" relationship with the person who has died.
- Children attempt to understand death and figure out how it relates to them. Typically, sometime during or after the dying/grieving process children begin to ask a lot of questions. Often, their questions are hard for us to answer. Our own grief can get in the way and we may not fully understand the concepts children are asking about. Children don't have the underlying knowledge or experience to comprehend the concepts and answers we may give them.
A child who doesn't understand the concept of "forever," may repeatedly ask, "I know Uncle Louis is dead and won't come back, but when can I see him again? How about if I take a rocket to heaven?"
Another thing that happens for children between the ages of four and six, is that they begin to extrapolate. If our friend Nigel can die, does that mean that other people could die also? Does it mean that my Dad, or Mom or Grandma could die?Could I die? In response to these questions, it is important to be honest, but reassuring. "Most people live a long, long time. I plan to live until you are all grown up and maybe have children of your own. People never know when they will die, so I can't tell you when I will die, but I do lots of things to help keep myself healthy because I want to live for a long time."
- Think about which events might be useful for a child to participate in. In some cultures, everyone, without question, is included in the funeral or memorial ceremony. In others, children are not included. It can be very useful for a child to witness the process of people saying good-bye and at the same time, it can be overwhelming or scary for children to see lots of adults out of control with grief. If you want to include a young child in a funeral or wake, it is important that someone can be with the child who will be able to attend to the child's feelings and needs. Children as young as four or five will probably be able to choose whether they are interested in looking at the dead person (if there is an open casket.) If the adults around aren't hysterical, a child who chooses to look will probably be fine with the experience.
- Think about the needs of the family of the deceased. The wake and the funeral are primarily for the family and friends of the deceased. It is important to support them in having the kind of service which will meet their needs. You could ask a family member whether they are expecting, or would be comfortable with children at the event.The length of the event and the expectations for behavior of the attending children should be considered.
Young children have a hard time sitting still and being quiet for long periods of time. They may need to sit near the door and take a break during the service. They might not be absolutely quiet. If the event is not a "child-friendly" event, you may want to include your child in the process at another event. You and your child could bake muffins, make a card, or take flowers to the family. You could find a photograph of the friend and frame it for the family.
In the end, the appropriateness of a child's participation in a funeral or wake depends on the expectations of the family of the deceased, your own family's beliefs and your child's ability to participate appropriately and benefit from the event.Answer:


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FS : 360 & wii games, inc orange box, mario strikers, red steel,...
Orange Box, in great condition - 20inc
PGR 3, bought this but has bundle ed over it - 5inc
Shadowrun - 9inc
Fifa 07 - 5inc
Dead Rising - 14inc
Halo 3 - Few light circle scratches, got it like this from a 2nd hand game shop but never had a problem with it - 14inc
Pro evo 6 - 5inc
Red Steel - played once, 12 inc
Need to sell these, so cash only, I suppose i could think about trades on the lower prices games (prg, pro evo,et c)
Mario Strikers Charged Football - Brand new & sellofane sealed - 20inc
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- Werdna6 years, 7 months ago #1Show comment tools ReplyGood morning,
I will take Orange Box for the 360 please?
- tazandsaz6 years, 7 months ago #2Show comment tools Replyfifa 07 and shadowrun for need for speed pro street?
- Haribo106 years, 7 months ago #3Show comment tools ReplyHalo £10?
- harisaf6 years, 7 months ago #4Show comment tools Replywill you accept a sealed copy of jericho for dead rising or I can offer you £12 cash
- swafe6 years, 7 months ago #5Show comment tools Replycool, pm'd you regarding payment andi
taz&saz, sure pro street sounds cool
haribo, id do it for 12 lowest, please note tho there are a few circle scratches on the disk, came from the game shop like this, if i get chance might see if i can blag a trade for a better conditioned one
harisaf - will do 12inc for dead rising
- swafe6 years, 7 months ago #6Show comment tools Replyadded sealed mario strikers
- tazandsaz6 years, 7 months ago #7Show comment tools Replynice one..trade for pro street..pm sent
- Haribo106 years, 7 months ago #8Show comment tools ReplyDoes Halo actually work? Meet halfway at 11?
- swafe6 years, 7 months ago #9Show comment tools Replyyup, it does work just not in perfect condition, 11 is too low tho sorry
mario strikers reduced to 18 now, cheapest i can find on find game for a new & sealed one is 24.99 :)
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LAREDO, Texas -- Texas A&M-Kingsville's rematch with South Texas rival Texas A&M International appeared to be going down to the rival on Wednesday night as the team's were deadlocked at 81 with 3:36 remaining after a Ronald Scott 3-point basket. International however would go on a 16-4 run over the next two minutes pulling away late for a 99-90 win over the Javelinas.
With the loss, Kingsville falls to 3-6 on the season, while the Dustdevils move to 5-3. The Javelinas return home to host 6-1 St. Mary's on Saturday at 7 p.m. on Kingsville Hampton Inn Court.
Five Javelinas post double digits on Wednesday led by Rashad Basey with 25, who has scored 19-or-more points in four-straight contests. Ta'Quan McDew finished just shy of his career-best of 24 points with 22, while Ronald Scott added 15. Ryan Garcia and Irvin Hollinger came off the bench to tally 11 points apiece. The 11 points by Garcia were his first of the season and were a career-best for the sophomore.
The Dustdevils also placed five players in double figures. Matthew Culliver, Jr., and Vadel Faniel had double-doubles for the hosts. Culliver had 24 points and 10 assists, while Faniel scored 23 with a game-best 15 rebounds. Kevin Jefferson, Jr., added 14 points, while Damal Donaldson posted 13. Deonnte Breedlove came off the bench for 10.
The Javelinas trailed International 41-39 at the half and found themselves down by 10, 58-48, after a trey by Jefferson with 15:42 remaining.
Kingsville refused to go away pulling to within three on a basket by Jordan Jahr made it 58-55 with 14 minutes to go.
After TAMIU nearly pushed its lead back to 10 on a 3-point play by Donaldson for a 66-57 lead with 12:03 left, the Hoggies went on a 10-1 run tying the game at 67 with nine minutes left. McDew and Garcia each had five points in the run. Garcia had a pair of steals to set up the final five points.
Down 73-69, Basey scored seven consecutive points to give the Javelinas the lead. It was the visitors' first lead since the 13:54 mark of the opening half. Basey's seventh point pushed Kingsville in front 76-73 with 5:56 to go.
The game was tied at 81 with 3:36 after Grey and Scott traded 3-point buckets.
Jefferson's trey broke the tie and started the decisive 16-4 run.
Following a lay-in by McDew with 2:43 left pulled the Hoggies to within 86-85, Faniel tallied four straight points including a 3-point play sparking the decisive run. He had eight points in the spurt and Culliver also had a crucial three.
Garcia's third three of the game snapped the run with 19 seconds remaining.
Both teams were hot offensively. Kingsville hit 55.4% from the floor which is a season best. International, however, was 63.3% from the floor. The hosts also went 27-of-34 from the foul line, while the Javelinas were 19-of-28.
The Hoggies forced 17 turnovers while committing just 12. Scott led the way with four steals, while McDew had five assists. Faniel's 15 boards allowed the hosts to win the rebounding war 30-23.
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Cultivate, Waltham Forest's first urban food growing festival, has lined up over 50 events, including a conference, food-a-fair and gardener's question time as part of its Cultivate Waltham Forest food growing festival this Spring. The event aims to mark Waltham Forest as the garden of London harnessing the knowledge, skills and enthusiasm of amateur and professional food and related growers. Confirmed highlights include:
- Grow Waltham Forest: a conference shaping the future of food growing in the Borough led by Capital Growth
- The Big Dig: A borough-wide day preparing to grow food together
- Gardeners' Q&A: Expert green-fingered tips, ideas and solutions to help own food cultivation
- Food-a-Fair: A day out celebrating food growing and making from plot to plate
- Farmers' Market Day: Keeping it fresh and green in Waltham Forest
- Fringe Festival: Promoting food growing initiatives such as a Seed Swap, workshops including one on Finding Space To Grow, drop in centres and tours across the whole community
- Get Growing In Your School: How to start and run your own school garden
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The 2011 White House Christmas ornament honors the administration of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States. Roosevelt took office on September 14, 1901, upon the death of President William McKinley, who had been shot by an assassin eight days earlier. Sworn in at the age of 42, he was the youngest president in the nation's history. He brought vigor and power to the office as he led Congress and the American public toward progressive reforms and a place on the world stage. In one of his earliest acts as president, he issued an executive order establishing "The White House" as the official name of the presidential residence previously referred to formally as either the "President's House" or the "Executive Mansion."
The 2011 ornament reflects the excitement that President Roosevelt, his wife Edith, and their lively young family brought to life at the White House. There had been no children living in the White House in the years since the departure of President Grover Cleveland and his family in March 1897. But, with the arrival of the Roosevelts, six children would call the White House "home": Alice (17, TR's daughter from his first marriage); Theodore Jr. (14); Kermit (12); Ethel (10); Archibald (7); and Quentin (4). The front face of the ornament is a colorful illustration derived from a political cartoon drawn by William A. Rogers in 1901. Capturing the anticipation associated with the family's first White House Christmas, a jolly Santa Claus crosses the snow-covered North Lawn carrying a large bag of toys over his shoulder and announces, "I hear that there are some kids in the White House this year."
The reverse side of the 2011 ornament features a second color image inspired by a period illustration. It captures the moment in 1903, when young Archie reveals to his family a Christmas tree he had hidden in a seamstress' closet in the White House. The tree defied the president's ban, and its discovery became a popular Christmas story that ran in Ladies Home Journal underscoring the simplicity of the Roosevelt family's Christmas decorations and the president's conservation ethic. Holly and candles motifs illustrating the articles inspired the design of the 2011 ornament's gold-plated brass frame.
The Roosevelt White House was the subject of the 2002 White House Christmas Ornament brochure, which described TR's renovation of the house – a doubling of the space allocated to the family living quarters, a new wing for the president and his staff, and a new area on the east for receiving guests. The 2002 ornament commemorated the centennial of McKim, Mead & Whit's remaking of the White House as the home of the president.
Own a piece of history. This ornament is ideal for any collector or would be a thoughtful gift.
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Ah summer…
As we start to thaw and dream of sundresses, sunhats and warmer days, our thoughts turn to something a little more anxiety-ridden: finding that perfect swimsuit! If you are anything like me with my 10 extra lbs of winter warmth-producing squish, this is not a joyous ritual at all. But lucky for all of us, the trends this summer are bringing a more curve-friendly approach to beachwear.
Retro Ruching
A little bit of belly left over from the winter months? No problem! One of the most flattering types of bathing suit you can buy is one that has ruching – or the gathering of fabric that gives the effect of smoothing out what is underneath.
High Waisted Hotness
Another good belly blaster is a high waisted bikini bottom. I love string bikinis, but I'm not entirely comfortable with wearing them. This high-waisted trend is very cute and allows for anyone to wear a bikini.
Clever Cut-Outs
When you don't want to go entirely bikini and you are kind of bored with the one-piece, there are some super sexy, yet flattering cutouts going on this year. Unlike former cut-outs, these are enticing without being windows of squish.
Mixed Medium Materials
I'm completely loving the bathing suits that aren't quite looking like bathing suits. Between lace and metallic and crochet, there is some fun stuff to play with for a one piece that won't make it boring and will make you turn heads in a good way.


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Petersham Nurseries Café
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NOTE: Since this review was published, Lucy Boyd has taken over as head chef. She was formerly the head gardener at Petersham Nurseries. The Time Out Food and Drink Team.
The ultimate in rustic charm, complete with a real meadow on its doorstep, Petersham Nurseries is the perfect balm for the frazzled urbanite. Housed within the garden centre, the Café resembles a stately greenhouse, hung with Indian prints and pictures, and furnished with rickety tables and chairs.
Cat Ashton is now head chef, following the departure of Greg Malouf in late 2012; the seasonal menu remains a delightful read. A pre-starter plate of prosciutto san daniele with rocket and melon was exactly right on a summer's day – as was a peach bellini. Burrata with courgette flowers, sorrento tomatoes, shallot and rose dressing was queen of the starters; squid dusted in polenta with rocket, chickpeas, chilli and aïoli was oddly subdued.
At this point, things slightly unravelled, despite the best efforts of the charming young staff. An overly long wait for mains produced roasted baby aubergines (with red and yellow datterini tomatoes, ricotta and basil) that simply hadn't been cooked long enough and were unforgivably chewy; grilled pata negra pork loin with sweetcorn, salsa, coriander and tomato was a glorious combination, but again, the meat required work. Such flaws are not really acceptable at these elevated prices, though a side of Cornish new potatoes with anchovies, crème fraîche and salsa verde couldn't be faulted, and neither could a delicate strawberry, prosecco and rose sorbet. There's also a Tea house, where light lunches and cakes are served, a shop and of course, the Nurseries.
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Believers, by Carol Foley
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Believers: Paintings by Carol FoleyHomer Babbidge Library Gallery on the Plaza
Curator: David Avery
Reacting with disbelief and horror to the disastrous South Asian tsunami of 2005, Carol Foley was stirred to consider the depth and vitality of the human spirit she witnessed in a landscape of immeasurable loss and devastation--our apparently innate ability to survive tragedy. Hurricane Katrina and the earthquake in Pakistan further challenged her to assess her own capacity to face difficulty, embrace change, and live vigorously with fortitude and hope, and she began to wrestle with imagery in her paintings that resonated with upheavals in her own life.
The faces Foley is exhibiting in this show are those of people from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and other Asian rim countries affected by the tsunami. They reflect a silent, self-realizing determination and a freedom of the will despite extreme difficulties and gut wrenching uncertainty. "Their eyes force me to reach into my own soul," she says, "and compel me to believe that this look of brave resolve is universal and the capacity to endure hardship and to thrive again is not limited by status, geography or culture."
Richly decorated frames surround the eyes, representing the cultural fabrics that form and buttress our delicate individual identities. Filigree and floral motifs serve as assurance to those who are suffering that life is powerful and ongoing. And juxtaposed among the faces are images of a dress--a metaphor for the human capacity to love and to believe. With the dress paintings and several self-portraits, Foley has numbered herself among the "believers".
Carol Foley ended a 20-year career in business after 9/11 to pursue her long-time passion for art. Since 2004, her work has been included in juried exhibitions, awarded prizes, published and purchased. Foley lives in Coventry, CT.
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The race begins at 9:00AM sharp at the Clock Tower! The course is a 5K mostly on dirt roads that wind through the beautiful residential neighborhoods around Stratton. The finish is back at the Clock Tower. Check Stratton.com for an aerial view and description of the course! Free Gobble Wobble Tshirts will be given out to the registrants while supplies last!
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women's day
The beauty of the world would be incomplete with out woman
Her kindness as a mother, that can help us in each steps of life that is why we say that behind every successful man there is a woman hand.
A wife whose smiling is enough to forget all sorrows and exhaust ness of whole day
A daughter whose is very awesome with her great ambitions for achievements, sooner she starts to protect her parents that's why we say that a son is son till he gets wife, but a daughter is daughter till end of the life.
Protect her because one day she will protect you in difficulties
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Hi Mariam,
Your words are beautiful and honor women in a special way. I love this line especially, "Protect her because one day she will protect you in difficulties," because I agree with you in that women protect the world. It is our compassion that will also save the world - when we are given equal chance to participate in society.
Please continue to share your voice with us!
In friendship,
global youth book
Dear Mariam, Hello. I'm writing a book about global youth viewpoints and would be very appreciative of your help getting these questions to young people 19 and younger who would like to be part of my book. I have translations of the questions in various languages. Thanks, Gayle
Greetings from California. I'm writing a book that gives you and other young people around the world an opportunity to say what's on your mind. This is your chance to be heard. Many of you have wonderful suggestions for how to make our world a better to live in, so I'm asking people age 19 and under to respond to 10 questions. I'll compare your answers by age, gender, and location.
See myspace.com/globalyouthviewpoints for the questions and photos of schools and students I've visited on three continents. Also see http://globalyouthspeakout.ning.com/main/index/addContent
(I've written other peer-based books for youth, including The Teen Trip: The Complete Resource Guide and How to Survive Your Parents' Divorce: Kids' Advice to Kids.) Please also forward to kids and their teachers so they can be part of the global youth book.
Thanks, Gayle Kimball, Ph.D.
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[WAR XI] Breakeven [Judged]
Tonight just wasn't going as Cheren had planned.
He had thought that going to Nimbasa City's Amusement Park would be fun—a golden opportunity to escape their troubles for a time. Ever since becoming the newest Champion, his best friend Zayna White had been burdened with an incredible amount of responsibilities—keeping her busy twenty-four hours a day. Though she tried to keep contact with her friends, Cheren knew she was getting worn down.
And so, Cheren and Bianca conspired together to "kidnap" her from work and torture her with an evening of lights, cotton candy, and various festivities. To Cheren's surprise (and delight), their victim had been more than willing to cooperate. Bianca—as usual—was running late to their appointment, but for once, Cheren didn't mind. After all, it meant he got a little one-on-one time with Zayna.
Yet when they arrived at the park, Zayna began acting a little strange. Cheren soon realized that bringing her here was a mistake, for every corner they took reminded her of…
After a few rides, Cheren's heart just wasn't in to the festival anymore. He regretted to admit that he actually hoped for the night to end quickly. Finally, Zayna led them for a walk along the river, wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle of the park. Unfortunately, their conversation turned… to
Cheren averted his eyes, trying to quell the surge of dark emotions welling up within him. He tried to see things through her perspective, tried to share the same concern for
. But the jealousy and disappointment boiled in heart, threatening to overflow his better judgment.
"You like him, don't you?" he asked quietly. The inquiry earned him a questioning look, which he ignored.
She shrugged, feigning indifference as she replied, "I just feel sorry for him, that's all."
Anger leapt in, its fervor fanning the flames. She didn't have to lie about it. He could tell that
constantly kept place in her mind. He noticed every little sigh she gave, every time her eyes grew distant. When their conversations staled, she would drift off in a daydream.
Whenever they were together,
was all she ever thought about it.
The black-haired young man continued to reign in the storm welling within him, though somehow his next words were tipped with bitterness: "But there's more to it than that."
He kept his head down, though he saw her sharply turn her head from the corner of his eye. Though he couldn't see her expression, he imagined she heard the sour tone in his voice. Was she confused? Maybe she should be. For once, he could play with her emotions, instead of the other way around.
Zayna sighed in defeat, admitting, "Maybe… there is."
The boiling was brought to an immediate halt as his heart froze over. Cheren physically winced as her confession stabbed him like a dagger.
Oblivious to his pain, she continued, "This… probably sounds really cheesy," she laughed. She actually
. "But I feel like there's this connection between us. Maybe it has something to do with the dragons. I mean, we were both chosen as heroes, right?"
Cheren was hurt, and he felt the need to lash back—to inflict pain in return. Standing abruptly, fists clenched, he icily jeered, "So what, you think you're
to be together? Just because of some dumb legend?"
She stared at him, taken aback by his harsh retaliation. Walls were going up, Cheren could tell, but he wouldn't take back his words. The frost inside him pricked at his heart, glazing his reasoning with a rage colder than anger.
"That's not what I—" she began, posture growing defensive.
"Don't even pretend that you haven't fantasized about it, Zayna," he cut her off, turning sharply to face her full on. "You have feelings for him."
Her eyes narrowed. Tilting her chin defiantly, she retorted, "Fine! So maybe I do. What's it to you?"
What's it to me? What's it to me?
Did she have to ask? "You don't even know the guy! He was their king, remember? He was your enemy!"
"He was misled!" she shot up to her own feet as her voice rose. "He didn't know any better! Ghestis—"
"Ghestis screwed him up, I know! I heard him! I was there! But my point is…" Cheren stopped, finally regaining control over his temper. Taking a deep breath, he finished in a softer voice, "My point is, for the better part of your journey you knew him only as an enemy."
"That's not—!" she was about to object, but paused as her expression fell. Cheren grunted, knowing he had made a point. Somehow, that didn't help him feel any better.
"That's not completely true," Zayna weakly argued, hand absently rising to her upper-arm. "I didn't know who he was until…"
Her eyes drifted over to the Ferris wheel.
He considered her a moment before following her gaze. He didn't know much about what had happened that night, when
practically kidnapped her—only what she had been willing to share. For the first time, he questioned whether or not there had been more to that night than
confession. What was she keeping from him?
Cheren decided that he would rather not know. They could keep their precious little rendezvous to themselves, for all he cared. Now wasn't the time for interrogation, anyway. Turning his back to the wheel pointedly, he growled, "Invalid point. You knew him as an enemy longer than you knew him as anything else."
Breaking from her trance, Zayna turned to him with renewed frustration. "He thought he was doing what was right!"
"But the measures he took were extreme," he crossed his arms, refusing to yield to her argument. "He's too driven by his passions, and he's… unpredictable. You're right—it's not his fault he turned out the way he did, but he is what he is. He just isn't… like other people."
Cheren knew he could have worded that better, but as disgruntled as he was the words surged forward without restraint.
Zayna released a derisive guffaw as she shook her head. "I can't believe I'm hearing this. Are you calling him a freak?"
He scowled, "No! That's not what I meant!"
"What did you mean, then, huh? 'Cuz that's what it sure sounds like," she crossed her arms as well, looking unimpressed.
"I meant…" he struggled finding the right words. He knew he was dancing around the real problem at hand, but he couldn't bring himself to say it yet. "What I'm trying to say is… He might not be who you think he is. What Ghestis did to him was horrible. No human deserved that. But it won't be easy for him to… He might not ever be…"
She scoffed bitterly, finishing for him, "Normal?"
Cheren flinched, aware of how coarse the word was. However, he didn't try to correct her. It was the word he had meant to use.
Zayna shook her head stubbornly, glaring knives and daggers at her childhood friend. "I, for one, believe that people can change. You changed, Cheren. Or," she narrowed her eyes scathingly, "At least, I thought you did."
Cheren closed his eyes, and pinched the bridge of his nose between his forefinger and thumb. He knew he probably deserved that blow, but it didn't make it any easier to fight back his temper. It was true that he had changed—twice. After setting foot on his journey, he fell into an obsession with power. He quickly plowed through all his challenges, and strengthened his Pokémon with every victory. And yet, there was always one who was stronger than he was.
Despite his struggles, she had constantly been one step ahead of him. She stomped through all his defenses, trumped every battle strategy… She swept him aside just as easily as he did with all the other trainers. He couldn't understand how she kept winning, and the frustration embittered him. What was meant to be an adventure slowly turned into torment. Day turned into night as he lost sight of the joys of training. Getting stronger was his obsession, his drive, but it never could give him the satisfaction he thirsted for. Anger and frustration were his constant companions.
However, the combined efforts of Zayna and the ex-Champion Alder pulled him off that dark path. They helped him realize that there was more to life then strength. It hadn't been easy, but he faced himself. He recognized his mistakes, his flaws—and in the end, came to his senses.
Thanks to her.
Cheren sighed. He had grown tired of being angry all the time. He thought he had overcome his short temperament, but tonight certainly proved him wrong. This was not what he wanted to do with his best friend. Arguing about this wasn't going to get them everywhere. He turned to her, preparing an apology, but Zayna surprised him by speaking first.
And he was utterly unprepared for what she said.
"Look," Zayna's shoulders fell apologetically as she quieted. Her eyes slid to the ground while she uttered, "You may be right about one thing. It won't be easy for him to come to terms with reality, and that's one reason why I worry about him so much. His whole life has been a lie, and he's been estranged from everything he knew. He's alone, Cheren, but… he needs someone he can turn to. Someone to show him the way. That's why… I've decided I'm going to leave."
"What?" he blanked, not sure if his ears had been deceived.
"I'm leaving," she clarified, taking a deep breath as if bracing herself.
He gaped at her as if she were speaking a foreign language. His brain and mouth must have disconnected, for the word "Why?" left his lips before he realized its escape.
"I'm going to go look for him. To make sure he's doing all right," she watched him carefully, gauging his reaction.
After he recovered from the initial shock, Cheren had to again quell the rising turmoil of emotions within him. He paced over to the fence, bracing himself against it as he worked his jaw. It had come to this, finally, had it?
"So, that's it?" he muttered, voice dangerously low. "You're just going to pack up and leave?"
"Yes," was the only reply she made—a quiet, cautious little squeak.
"What about your title? Who's going to be the Champion? No one's been able to best you in battle."
"I've already made arrangements," she joined his side, gazing over the fence at the city shimmering before them. "A friend of mine is going to step up and take charge of the League. She'll be a good replacement."
Silence settled between them, tense and charged. She shifted uncomfortably, as if wanting him to say something. Cheren kept his cold stare concentrated forward, refusing to meet her inquiring gaze.
She opened her mouth just before he finally asked, "Your mind's made up, then? When are you leaving?"
That soon. Straightening abruptly, Cheren announced, "Then there's nothing left to discuss."
"Cheren, wait," Zayna reached out to stop him.
"For what?" he harshly quipped, dodging her hand. "You've made your choice clear. I hope you find what you're looking for."
"How can I make you understand?" she pleaded, discouraged at his response.
"There's only one thing I don't understand," he turned to confront her one last time. "Why? Why would you pick someone you hardly know over someone who's known you your entire life?"
"What the heck do you mean by that?"
"Are you going to make me spell it out?"
"Yes, if you keep speaking in these ridiculous riddles! Spit it out, already!"
"Fine! I'm in love with you, okay?"
Abrupt silence. She stared in utter shock.
Cheren let his shoulders drop, his expression soften. Well, it was out in the open now. He hadn't anticipated revealing his feelings like this, on the tip of a sharpened tongue, but it had happened nonetheless. But what else could he say? This was a critical moment; he had exposed a vulnerable side of his being. Zayna could either shelter it… or inflict the deepest wound yet—straight to the heart.
Warily, he studied her expression, trying to get a feel of what she must be thinking right now. A desperate part of him had hoped to see a flicker of kinship, some sign that she might feel the same way. To his dismay, he only saw confusion reflected in her eyes.
"Cheren, I…" she tried to say something, though to no avail. She was still too stunned to form a proper reply.
The urge to explain himself became emboldened. Taking a step closer, he spoke with a softer voice, "I know that I'm not… I was never the best at showing it, but…" Wincing at his stumbling words, he continued, "I owe a lot to you, Zayna. You can't even imagine how much you mean to me. You pulled me back from the edge, from a dark place that I wouldn't have been able to escape from myself. For the longest time, I was blind. I couldn't see the truth, even when it was right in front of me. But now I'm starting to see that there's more to how I feel. About you."
Was that too sappy? Too much at one time? Cheren mentally bit his lip as he carefully studied her reaction. Zayna seemed to take it in stride, but the way she stared at her shoes hinted at the storm of conflict that must be brewing within her. The black-haired youth felt disheartened at the lack of response, and he wondered if this battle was already lost.
Color touching her cheeks, she turned away from him. "Have you always had… these feelings?" she sought for clarification.
"Yes," he submitted, wishing there was more he could say. He wanted to reach out and touch her face, to turn her chin back to face him. But the young man restrained himself, knowing that it would cause more harm than good at this point.
"I'm… I'm so sorry," she stuttered. "I had no idea…"
No, of course she hadn't. Her thoughts had been turned to
. But Cheren had to blame himself for being such an idiot. How could she see him as anything other than a childhood friend who had strayed beyond the right? Could she accept him as anything else? He had to wonder if things would have been different, if they had met each other at a different time. Or maybe, if he had said something before
stole her heart…
"I just…" her arms reached up to embrace herself in a vulnerable hug. "I'm… I'm not sure what to say. This is… so much to take in."
Cheren hesitated, wondering if he should take another risky step forward. He had come this far. Already he had crossed the point of no return. Whatever happened after this moment, things would never be the same between them. Their friendship would either blossom, or wither. Cautiously, he extended his hand and touched hers.
"Say you'll stay," he quietly suggested, willing her eyes to look him in the eye. "Here, with me… I know… I'm not perfect. I still have a lot to learn, but… Will you give me a chance?" Gently prying her hand from their folded position, he wrapped his around it. Her eyes followed the motion, then timidly rose to his face. Pouring as much tenderness into one word as he could, he implored, "Please."
He was entirely at her mercy, now. His soul had been bared, his heart unburdened. The Trainer waited on her reply, bracing himself for the worst.
Those brilliant blue eyes of hers—bright as a summer sapphire—gazed up at him searchingly. Bit by bit, they began to well up with tears.
Zayna sharply recoiled, snatching her hand back. She turned away—glancing at anywhere except at him.
"Cheren," she sobbed, taking a few steps backward. "I'm so sorry… But I can't."
Just like that, his heart was torn from his chest.
"I have to go…" the Champion turned her shoulder.
No! Cheren wrestled against the despair threatening to swallow him whole. Desperation was driving at him hard, prompting him to fight. He couldn't give up on her yet!
"Wait! Zayna!" he dove forward, attempting to reclaim her hand.
She moved away, whispering another apology under her breath, "I'm sorry…"
Before a tear could fall from her cheek, she started running. She ran, and never looked back.
Cheren was left alone. Empty. Desolate. Heartbroken.
He remained rooted in his place, watching somberly until she slipped from his sight. Pressure was building up behind his eyes, a sensation he had not felt since childhood—when he last had a good cry. He resisted the tears even now, but with the wound inflicted to his heart, it was a losing battle. Frustrated with his own weakness, Cheren spun about-face and jammed his hands into his pockets. What was wrong with him? He gets turned down by one girl, and he falls to pieces?
The pain affecting him felt real, a physical ache within his chest. He had loved her; he wanted to be with her. How could he turn him away like that?
What a fool I've been
, the young man scolded himself,
thinking that we could ever be together. That we could ever be more…
Well, she made it clear that she didn't—couldn't—feel the same way about him. He was just a friend—if that, any longer.
Cheren wanted to retaliate with violence, vent the boiling emotions rolling within him. He stormed down the lane, heading in the direction opposite of the path
had taken. As he passed an innocent garbage can, he lashed out kicked it to the ground. Only a mild sense of pleasure came to him as the metal unleashed a cacophony of twangs and screeches.
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Re: [WAR XI] Breakeven
"Whoa! What was that all about?"
Cheren whirled around as the sudden voice startled him. He relaxed as he recognized the speaker—a spunky, blonde-haired girl with a bulbous green hat atop her head.
"Bianca," he quickly regained composure, after reprimanding himself for being disappointed. Who had he expected? "You're late, as usual."
She sheepishly grimaced, "Yeah, real sorry about that. I was pretty tied up at the lab today. But, um… Where's Zayna?"
She glanced about innocently—oblivious as always.
Wouldn't it be nice to spend a day in her little care-free world?
Cheren mused with a grunt, sinking into a nearby bench.
"She's gone," he answered shortly, glowering out at the river. The lights from the Ferris wheel reflected on its teasing waves.
"You mean I missed her?" Bianca's expression fell. Heaving an exaggerated sigh, she exclaimed, "Darn it! Next time, I should really—"
"There won't be a next time."
She scrunched up her face in bafflement. "Why do you say that?"
His next reply was just as curt: "She's leaving."
Her mouth opened for another question, but she stopped as she finally noticed how tense the young man was. Cautiously, she rounded the bench and took a seat next to her friend. With sincere concern, she gently asked, "Cheren? Is everything okay?"
would have been the honest answer. The only girl he ever cared about had left him with nothing. How could he be
However, Cheren was too proud to admit that anything was wrong. He kept silent as he worked his jaw, wishing that Bianca would leave him be.
Of course, she would do anything but that. She considered his lack of response, and seemed to be putting things together in her head. "She's going to go look for N, isn't she?" she took a guess. She surmised the answer from the way Cheren stiffened at the mention of that name. With that, the rest of the pieces fell into place.
"You told her to stay, didn't you?"
Cheren's anger was forgotten for a moment as he glanced at the blonde in astonishment. How could she tell? He studied her thoughtfully for a moment, wondering if he had underestimated her before. Perhaps… she was smarter than he gave her credit for.
Taken off guard, the young man hoarsely began to confess, "I told her…"
He was unable to continue, but Bianca managed to finish for him after a moment of consideration.
"You told her how you felt about her."
If Cheren had been shocked before, he was now utterly swept away by her perceptiveness. He stammered at her for a second or two before sputtering, "How…?"
She averted her eyes, releasing a saddened sigh. "I've known for a while now. In fact, I was beginning to wonder if you would ever get the nerve to say something to her," she released a small guffaw, though there was little warmth in it. "I just… I'm sorry it came to this."
The two of them sat in silence for a moment, listening to the excited chorus of the park's visitors as they gallivanted to and fro. Cheren couldn't help but feel jealous of their careless mirth, far removed from pain or sorrow. Sitting here, watching their joy from a distance… it was like a simile of his own life—he remained rooted in self-imposed misery while everyone around him gleefully found their place in the world. Was it his lot to miss out on the joys of life?
Bianca's calm presence gradually doused the flames of anger eating at his conscious. She seemed content to just wait, not pressuring him into speaking. She only wanted to be there for him, when he was ready. Cheren had never really appreciated her in this light before. As ditzy as she could be, he realized he had found a good friend in her. With the bitterness draining away, the young man was left with only the dull ache in his chest.
"I…" he opened to speak for the first time. "I just don't understand why she would do this. Leave everything behind… to go look for
Bianca nodded, brows creasing. "It's certainly not like her at all…" Giving him a cautious side-glance, she ventured, "Are you mad at her?"
He thought about it for a second before releasing a gust of air. Shaking his head, he explained, "I'm upset. But … I can't stay mad at her." Despite her rejection, he still felt something for her—and he wasn't ready to let go of it yet.
His friend smiled at him in understanding. Placing a hand on his shoulder, she asked, "Are you going to be okay?"
"I don't know," he answered honestly, hanging his head. "I just… It hurts."
The blonde kept her peace, encouraging him to go on.
"It's… funny," he laughed, though he actually saw no humor in the situation. "I always thought that the way heartbreak was depicted in movies and books was ridiculous. But… its real. It's a real, physical, thing."
Bianca nodded to every word he said, patting his shoulder with emphasis. "I know how it feels, Cheren," she glanced away, suddenly becoming bashful. Color touched her cheeks as she finished, "When someone you like falls for someone… else…"
He glanced at her in puzzlement. How could she know? Happy, optimistic Bianca? Who never had a drop of trouble rain on her sunny life? But from the way her blush grew, the way she avoided his eye, he put two and two together. His eyes grew wide as he saw her in a completely new light.
"You mean… I… I didn't realize."
She laughed, cutting him off short. "Of course you didn't. You know, for being such a smart guy, you can sure be clueless at times! But how could I blame you, with someone like Zayna around?" She quieted into a chuckle as she stared pensively at the stars overhead. "What a mess we're in."
Cheren followed her gaze, suddenly feeling a pang of guilt. He had never been the kindest to Bianca in the past. There had been times when she irritated him with her absentmindedness, and moments when he had lost his patience. But to discover that she had admired him nonetheless… Suddenly, Cheren felt like he had been placed in Zayna's shoes.
"I've been a real jerk in the past, Bianca," he confessed. "I apologize if… if I've ever hurt you. You never deserved it."
"It's okay, Cheren," she grinned graciously at him. "I've found ways to move past all that. I came to terms with the fact that you like her more a long time ago. Really, I'm fine with it. I've realized that dwelling on these things won't change anything. It'll only make you more miserable, and there's no reason to put yourself through that."
Turning back to the fairgrounds, she continued with a glimmer in her eye, "I think our biggest goal in life should be happiness. But in order to get happiness, you have to work at it. It all depends on your actions, your attitude. I know that things might not always work out the way you want—bad stuff will happen and all—but you shouldn't let that define who you are. You're as happy as you want to be."
"Could it really be that simple?" doubted Cheren, still waging war inside.
"Why should it be complicated?" her gaze returned to him. She pushed a loose strand of blonde hair behind her ear. "I know it hurts right now, Cheren, but… a broken heart doesn't spell the end for you. You're a great guy. I know that happiness is waiting for you out there."
Cheren let her words sink in, marveling at how profound they were. Was she right? Could he move on from this heartbreak, despite how it tore at it soul? He wasn't sure. The pain was too deep to ignore, to thorough in its torment. But… perhaps, he could try. What more did he have to lose?
"…You are a remarkable person. I hope you know that."
She giggled, "Well, I've been told."
"…Thanks. For having my back."
"You're welcome, Cheren." She leaned her back against the bench as she quietly whispered again, "You're welcome."
"Cuz when a heart breaks, it don't breakeven..."
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When I push on the brake pedal it seems to lock up??? If I hit them hard they don't stick but if I just push down they slam you to the dash. Checked the lines and has good vacuum. any ideas??
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Answer #1overbys from Overbys Inc, February 14, 2011, 06:37Master
suspect there is either a caliper or master cylinder issue. when was the last brake fluid flush done? (every
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ended up changing the master cylinder and booster. Any idea why the booster would have water in it????
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