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These competitive scholarships are offered to individuals who (1) currently work full-time in an organization that promotes positive social change, (2) plan to use their MBA to work in a public, not-for-profit, or other venture with a social-change oriented mission, and (3) demonstrate clear financial need. The Social Venture Scholars will all enroll in a special online preparation course taught by two of Manhattan Prep's expert instructors within one year of winning the scholarship.
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GMAT Student Trends: What Do Your Fellow Test-Takers Want To Do With Their GMAT Score?
Yesterday, the Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC, the organization that makes the GMAT) released its annual mba.com Prospective Students Survey, a wide-ranging study of nearly 12,000 prospective GMAT-takers and graduate-school-applicants. While this survey is designed primarily to target the needs of graduate schools, there are some interesting data points that you, the aspiring student, may want to know.
Why do people want a graduate business degree?
The survey identified three main groups of people:
Career switchers (38% of respondents): these prospective students are looking to switch industries or job functions and hoping that a graduate degree will give them the boost they need to make the change successfully. People in this group are more likely than the overall pool of respondents to be age 24 or older and living in the U.S. or Canada. The size of this group has dropped by 8 percentage points in the last 5 years, perhaps not surprising as the economy has picked up since 2010.
Career enhancers (34%): these prospective students are seeking a graduate degree primarily to enhance their existing careers, whether planning to keep their current jobs or move to a new employer. People in this group are more likely than the overall pool of respondents to be female, under the age of 24, and living in Asia-Pacific, Europe, or the U.S. The size of this group hasn't changed much in the past 5 years.
Aspiring entrepreneurs (28%): these prospective students hope to start their own businesses, possibly even before they earn their degrees, though only about 10% have already started businesses. People in this group are more likely than the overall pool of respondents to be male and living in the Middle East, Africa, Central or South Asia, or Latin America This group increased by about 9 percentage points in the past 5 years.
These three groups show some very interesting regional differentiation:
What does that mean for you? First, it's just interesting to know. Second, it gives you a sense of whether you are coming from a more "common" demographic or whether you will stand out more from the crowd. If the former, then you'll want to look for other ways to make your story stand out.
Want kind of degree do people want to get? What kind of program do they want to attend?
The survey includes some very interesting data about the types of degrees people want. First, let's address the two main categories of degrees: MBA and specialized. A little over half of the respondents were firmly focused on MBA degrees, while about 22% said that they want a specialized degree (such as a Master of Finance). The remaining 26% were considering both types of programs (it was unclear whether they are considering getting a dual degree or whether they just haven't made up their mind about which type of degree to get).
Check out the graph below. Of the people considering only an MBA program, about 32% were most interested in a full-time 2-year program and 27% were aiming for an accelerated full-time 1-year program. For those considering only a specialized degree, Master of Accounting and Master of Finance programs are by far the most popular programs.
The report did not indicate what these numbers looked like in the past, but I would speculate that more people today are interested in a shorter study timeframe than 5 years ago. As the economy picks up, people don't want to spend a full 2 years out of the work force, particularly those who are looking to stay in the same industry after graduate school. (This is just my anecdotal take based on the questions and comments I hear from students in my classes and on our forums.)
The below data reflects two combined categories: those who know they want a specialized degree and those who are still considering both types of degrees. There are distinct preferences by region for the two most popular specialized degrees.
There's strong interest in a Master of Finance degree in Asia-Pacific and Europe. Those considering a Master of Accounting degree are most likely to live in the Asia-Pacific region or the U.S.
Want to read more?
If you'd like to read more, hop on over to the GMAC website and download the full report. If you have any interesting insights to share, or want to discuss something you find intriguing, let us know in the comments!
The GMAT® is property of the Graduate Management Admissions Council. All data cited is from GMAC's 2015 mba.com Prospective Students Survey.
Manhattan Prep Instructor Wows With Record-Setting Jeopardy Win
Yesterday, the whole wide internet was shocked by the Jeopardy dominance of "This dude Michael", but here at Manhattan Prep we weren't surprised at all. We already knew that dude was smart and we knew that dude had the mathematical wherewithal to bet $7,000 without batting an eyelash.
Here at MPrep we know that dude as Michael Bilow (one of those people who command such respect that he must always be talked about using his last name lest anyone in earshot mistakenly attribute an anecdote or joke to some less deserving Michael). On Jeopardy, he lived up to his legend taking home the fourth highest single-day winnings in Jeopardy history: $57,198.
Michael Bilow joined the Manhattan Prep family in 2011 using his perfect GRE score and spectacular teaching chops to secure a role as an LA-based GRE instructor. A few years later we realized we needed more Bilow in our business so we asked him to join the Marketing Department. He took a position as our Business Data Analyst, while continuing to teach GRE classes and pursue his PhD. After seeing him flawlessly juggle those responsibilities, we never had any doubt that he would take the Jeopardy world by fire.
By now the whole country knows of Bilow's intellectual prowess, but we know so much more. Michael is a dedicated practitioner of improv, a delightful presence in Google Hangout meetings, and a stylish dresser. We can't wait for his next trip to the New York City headquarters so he can buy us a drink with his winnings after he takes a quick a nap in a tutoring pod.
Congrats, Michael Bilow! Keep it up!
GMAT Problem Solving Strategy: Test Cases
If you're going to do a great job on the GMAT, then you've got to know how to Test Cases. This strategy will help you on countless quant problems.
This technique is especially useful for Data Sufficiency problems, but you can also use it on some Problem Solving problems, like the GMATPrep® problem below. Give yourself about 2 minutes. Go!
* "For which of the following functions f is f(x) = f(1 – x) for all x?
|f(x) = 1 – x
|f(x) = 1 – x2
|f(x) = x2 – (1 – x)2
|f(x) = x2(1 – x)2
|f(x) = x / (1 – x)"
Testing Cases is mostly what it sounds like: you will test various possible scenarios in order to narrow down the answer choices until you get to the one right answer. What's the common characteristic that signals you can use this technique on problem solving?
The most common language will be something like "Which of the following must be true?" (or "could be true").
The above problem doesn't have that language, but it does have a variation: you need to find the answer choice for which the given equation is true "for all x," which is the equivalent of asking for which answer choice the given equation is always, or must be, true.
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How to Switch from the GRE to the GMAT
Lately, we've been talking about how to decide which test to take, as well as what to do if . What if you decide to switch from the GRE to the GMAT? That's what we'll tackle today! (We have also talked about what to do if you want to switch from the GMAT to the GRE.)
How do I study?
The overall way that you want to study doesn't actually change that much; rather, you'll just need to change what you are studying, as discussed later in this article.
First, you'll need to determine whether the way that you've already been studying is actually the optimal way. If not, then you'll need to make some changes, regardless of whether you stick with the GRE or switch to the GMAT.
The GRE and the GMAT are both executive reasoning tests; that is, the test makers want to know how you think and make decisions. You of course need to know content (certain facts, rules, formulas) in order to do well on either test, but that level of study is not enough; you also need to lift yourself to a second level of understanding that allows you to think your way through these sometimes bizarrely-worded problems as effectively and efficiently as possible.
Follow the two links I put in the last paragraph. Take some time to just think about the concepts presented there. Has this been your approach to studying so far? If so, great. Keep thinking and working in that way.
If not, however, recognize that you're going to need to start studying with this new mindset, regardless of whether you take the GRE or the GMAT.
What are my strengths and weaknesses?
Any time you're developing or revising a study plan, you'll want to put together a solid analysis of your strengths and weaknesses.
If you have been studying for the GRE for a while, then you should have some practice CAT data. (If not, or if it has been more than 6 weeks since you last took a CAT, then you'll need to take one to get the data. Make sure to take the test under official conditions, including the essays, length of breaks, and so on.)
Analyze your most recent two CATs (this link tells you how to analyze Manhattan Prep CATs). If you haven't taken MPrep CATs, you can still read through that link to get an idea of how you want to analyze your data from another test. Your goal is to split all question types and content into one of three buckets:
Bucket 1: Strengths. I'll still study and practice these but not as heavily as other areas.
Bucket 2: Low-hanging Fruit: These are my easiest opportunities for improvement. Careless mistakes. Things that I get wrong fast. Things that I get right but just a little too slowly.
Bucket 3: Weaknesses. These are areas that I'll ignore until I've worked out my Bucket 2 issues. Things that I'm likely to get wrong even if I give myself unlimited time. Things that I get right but way too slowly. Things that use up way too much mental energy, even if I get them right.
Your primary focus until your next practice test will be working a lot to improve Bucket 2, while maintaining Bucket 1 skills and getting Bucket 3 questions wrong fast (yes, seriously!).
[Aside: there are certain things that will stay in Bucket 3 forever. I'm terrible at combinatorics and I'm pretty bad at 3D geometry. That's been true since my very first practice GRE, more than 10 years ago! When I see these, I'll give it a look in case the problem is very similar to one that I do remember how to do, but otherwise, I pick my favorite letter and move on.]
Okay, now that you know what your strengths and weaknesses are, you need to familiarize yourself with the differences between the GRE and the GMAT.
What new things do I have to learn?
The Essays and Integrated Reasoning
You won't care as much about one difference, so let's get it out of the way. At the beginning of the GRE, you write two essays. The GMAT also asks you to write an essay but in place of the second essay you'll have to do the Integrated Reasoning section, a multiple-choice section that mixes quant and verbal skills.
This section is different enough from the others that you will have to study how to answer these questions and how to manage your time during the section. At the time of this publication (in March 2015), schools aren't using IR scores much, so this section is less important, though this could change in the future.
Next, for the quant section of the test, you're going to need to learn about one different question type contained on the GMAT: Data Sufficiency (DS).
The GMAT dives more deeply into number properties, story problems, and some algebra concepts, so you may need to get GMAT books for these topics versus continuing to use your GRE books.
The timing on the two tests is also quite different, so you'll have to learn how to handle 37 questions in 75 minutes on the GMAT, or about 2 minutes per question on average.
Most of your new efforts on verbal will be geared towards the grammar question type, Sentence Correction (SC). You'll definitely need to get some materials that teach you the grammar and meaning issues that are tested on SC.
Again, if you are already using Manhattan Prep materials, you can use what you already have for Reading Comprehension (RC), but you will need to get new materials for Critical Reasoning (CR). The CR question types on the GRE are also tested on the GMAT, but the GMAT contains additional CR question types that don't appear on the GRE.
Again, the timing will be different on the GMAT. You'll need to answer 41 verbal questions in 75 minutes, spending about 1 minute 20 seconds on SC, 2 minutes on CR, and about 6 to 8 minutes total for RC passages and questions.
How do I make a study plan?
We've already talked about part of the process (analyzing your strengths and weaknesses). You may decide to take a class or work with a tutor, in which case your teacher will give you specific assignments . If not, you'll need to develop your own study plan.
Takeaways for switching from GRE to GMAT
(1) Make sure that you're going into your studies with the right overall mindset (executive reasoning!) and that you know how to lift yourself to the "second level" of study.
(2) Begin your studies by concentrating on the aspects that are new to you: the different question types and topics that are tested on the GMAT. Once you build those skills up to a competent level, you'll review all aspects and question types.
How to Switch from the GMAT to the GRE
Lately, we've been talking about how to decide which test to take, as well as what to do if you decide to stick with the GMAT. What if you decide to switch from the GMAT to the GRE? That's what we'll tackle today! (Next time, we'll talk about what to do if you want to switch from the GRE to the GMAT.)
How do I study?
The overall way that you want to study doesn't actually change that much; rather, you'll just need to change what you are studying, as discussed later in this article.
First, you'll need to determine whether the way that you've already been studying is actually the optimal way. If not, then you'll need to make some changes, regardless of whether you stick with the GMAT or switch to the GRE.
The GMAT and the GRE are both executive reasoning tests; that is, the test makers want to know how you think and make decisions. You of course need to know content (certain facts, rules, formulas) in order to do well on either test, but that level of study is not enough; you also need to lift yourself to a second level of understanding that allows you to think your way through these sometimes bizarrely-worded problems as effectively and efficiently as possible.
Follow the two links I put in the last paragraph. Take some time to just think about the concepts presented there. Has this been your approach to studying so far? If so, great. Keep thinking and working in that way.
If not, however, recognize that you're going to need to start studying with this new mindset, regardless of whether you take the GMAT or the GRE.
What are my strengths and weaknesses?
Any time you're developing or revising a study plan, you'll want to put together a solid analysis of your strengths and weaknesses.
If you have been studying for the GMAT for a while, then you should have some practice CAT data. (If not, or if it has been more than 6 weeks since you last took a CAT, then you'll need to take one to get the data. Make sure to take the test under official conditions, including the essay and IR sections, length of breaks, and so on.)
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Should I re-take the GMAT? If so, how?
So you've taken the test and you aren't entirely happy with your score. How do you decide whether to re-take the test?
It might be the case that your score is close to what you wanted, but not quite all the way there. Alternatively, you may be trying to decide whether to stick with the GMAT or switch to the GRE (and, if so, I recommend you follow that link I just inserted).
If you already know that you do want to stick with the GMAT, read on.
Should I re-take?
There are two main reasons someone might want to go for a higher score. The most common is that you think a better score will improve your chances of getting into business school or of obtaining certain internships once in school. Some people also feel that achieving a certain score is a personal goal and they want to meet that challenge.
If you're trying to gauge whether a better score will make a big difference, start researching. What's the average or median score for last year's incoming class at your preferred schools? (Look at whatever data the school publishes—different schools might publish data in different forms.) Are you in range? Are you strong? If you are already above the average or median at that school, then adding 30 points might not make as big a difference as, say, earning a promotion at work.
Check GPA statistics as well. You have a little leeway for your GMAT score to be lower if your GPA is higher than the average for admitted students; if your GPA is lower, however, then it would be better to have an above-average GMAT. (Also, all of this just means that you have a chance, not that you'll definitely get in. These are only two of many parts to your application!)
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Should I take the GMAT or the GRE?
Most business schools now accept both the GMAT and the GRE, so which one should you take? I've written on the topic before but it's been nearly a year and I've got some updates.
The conventional wisdom has been that the math is easier on the GRE. Though many schools do accept the GRE, rumors abound that students who take this test are at a bit of a disadvantage because they are expected to do better on the (easier) quant section. Anecdotally, we have heard a few admissions officers admit that they do think about this (strictly off the record, of course). Most admissions officers, though, have said this doesn't matter to them at all, including several officers at the top 10 schools.
So we've come up with a series of decisions to help you make this choice. The first three questions are "deal-breakers"—that is, a certain answer will point you definitively to a specific test (the GMAT, as it happens). The fourth question is…murkier. We'll address that in a little bit.
#1: Do all of "your" schools accept the GRE?
This one is obvious. All business schools (that ask for a standardized test score) accept the GMAT. Most—but not all—accept the GRE. If you want to apply to any schools that require the GMAT, such as London Business School MBA (at the time of this publication), then you'll be taking the GMAT.
#2: Do any of "your" schools prefer the GMAT?
Most schools that accept both tests don't express a preference between the two. Some schools, though, do say that the prefer the test. They publish this preference right on their web site, so go look up all of your schools and see what they say about the GMAT / GRE requirement for admissions.
As of the date of this article, Columbia, Haas (Berkeley) and Anderson (UCLA) all state that they prefer the GMAT, even though they do accept the GRE. If you want to apply to one of these schools, I recommend that you take the GMAT. (Note: these aren't the only three schools that prefer the GMAT; I just picked out the three most well-known ones that do. You still need to research your schools!)
#3: Do you want to go into banking or management consulting after b-school?
The major banks and consulting firms ask for GMAT scores when you apply. (Some of them even ask for undergraduate GPA and SAT scores. I think that data is irrelevant after someone has a b-school GPA and GMAT scores but I'm not the one making the hiring decisions!)
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A system for alerting school children that a school bus is moving toward a nearby bus stop, thus prompting the children to leave their residences to reach the bus stop at or before the bus arrives at the stop. The system includes a radio transmitter on the bus and a radio receiver in each home along the bus route. Each receiver has a first warning light that begins to emit a signal when the school bus is a relatively great distance away from the home, and a second sound-emitting speaker that begins to emit an audible signal when the school bus is a relatively short distance away from the home, e.g. one quarter mile.
1. A school bus locator system comprising a radio transmitter in a remote on-the-road school bus; an individual radio receiver in each of the homes of school children; said radio receiver being operable to generate an electric signal when the remote school bus is within a predetermined distance of said radio receiver;
a light emitting diode associated with said radio receiver to be energized to emit a light signal thereby when the remote bus is a predetermined geographical distance from said radio receiver;
an oscillator associated with said radio receiver in electrical parallelism with the light-emitting diode for generating audible beeper signals separate from the emitted light signal; two separate speakers connected to said oscillator in electrical parallelism with each other for broadcasting separate beeper signals;
three separate adjustable resistance means connected to the light emitting diode and each of the two speakers to determine the minimum geographical spacing between the remote school bus and the radio receiver required for the light emitting diode to be energized and for the respective speakers to begin broadcasting;
a housing for said radio receiver, light-emitting diode oscillator, the separate speakers and said three separate adjustable resistance means; the housing simulating the appearance of a miniature school bus;
the housing including a front wall and a bottom wall, said bottom wall comprising horizontal flat sections (27) simulating the undersurface of the miniature bus, and two spaced semi-circular sections (29) simulating lower surface areas of the miniature bus road wheels; said housing front wall having two inset circular wall sections (31) simulating side surface areas of the miniature bus road wheels;
each of said speakers being located within the housing behind each of the two inset circular wall sections that form the simulated road wheels; each said inset circular wall sections having a series of radial openings extending therethrough to simulate wheel spoke openings; each of said speakers being oriented so that its beeper signal is directed through the associated spoke openings.
This invention relates to a system for alerting school children and/or their parents of the location of a school bus on a school pick-up (or discharge) route. The system includes a radio receiver in each child's home, whereby radio signals generated by a radio transmitter on a school bus are received at each radio receiver when the receiver is within the range of the transmitter. Signals are received at each radio receiver in time for the students to leave home early enough to meet the bus, but not so soon as to cause unnecessary waiting time or prolonged exposure to weather elements. In the case of small children the system offers a safety feature that limits the time the child has to wait at the bus stop, where he/she might be potentially exposed to abuse from older students or potential child molesters.
The system can be used in the morning hours to alert parents and students when it is necessary to leave home for the appropriate bus stop. The system can also be used in the afternoon hours to alert the parent when the student will be leaving the bus at the appropriate bus stop; the parent can then drive to the bus stop or look for the child's arrival, depending on the distance between the bus stop and the residence.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,713,661 to J. Boone et al discloses a school bus alerting system in which each bus driver announces his/her arrival at a particular bus stop. Each home radio receiver includes a microprocessor that decodes the received message and determines whether the message is coming from the appropriate bus, i.e. the bus that is on the particular route passing by that specific home. A speech synthesizer is connected to each microprocessor to deliver the message through a speaker. The system is apparently designed for use in congested areas where multiple buses might at different times be in close geographical proximity to particular residences without being on the particular route for the particular residence. The microprocessor apparently screens out signals coming form the busses that are not scheduled to pick up children living at the particular residence.
The system of U.S. Pat. No. 4,713,661 is believed to have some disadvantages. For example, the system won't be effective if the bus driver neglects or refuses to announce each stop (or at least most of the stops). Also, the system apparently requires the bus driver to use specific appropriate terminology (otherwise the home receiver microprocessor may not be able to decode the message). The system is probably not usable by temporary bus drivers who are not completely familiar with the microprocessor system or the proper word identification for each bus stop.
The present invention is directed to a relatively simple low cost alternative to the system shown in U.S. Pat. No. 4,713,661.
The proposed system comprises radio transmitter on the bus and individual radio receivers locatable in residences along particular bus routes. Each receiver picks up a signal as the receiver comes into the transmitter broadcast range. Each receiver has associated therewith a light-emitting diode for alerting the parents and students when the bus is a particular distance from the residence, e.g. three quarters mile away. One or two audio speakers are associated with each receiver to generate audible signals (e.g. beeper signals) when the bus is closer to the residence, e.g. one quarter mile away.
The system provides an advance warning signal (by the light emitting diode) and one or two final warning signal(s). In those situations where two or more school busses may be travelling through the same neighborhood, the respective busses and receivers may be set to different signal frequencies, such that each home receiver responds only to the signal frequency coming from the appropriate bus. The system is somewhat similar to garage door opener systems (but with greater operating ranges). The system is intended to be automatic in nature; the bus driver does not have to make any announcements or operate specific control devices.
FIG. 1 is a schematic drawing of an electrical system that can be used in practice of the invention.
FIG. 2 is an external elevational view of a home receiver usable to contain the FIG. 1 circuitry.
FIG. 3 is sectional view taken on line 3--3 in FIG. 2.
The drawings show a home radio receiver 11 having an electrical connection to a receiving antenna 13.
Each home in the system will have a radio receiver of the type shown in the drawings. The school bus 9 will be equipped with a radio transmitter 7 tuned to the same frequency as the home receivers. The effective broadcast range of the transmitter will be limited to a distance of approximately two miles. As the bus travels along its route different home receivers will be brought into the range of the transmitter. Each home receiver has an advance warning light 43 that generates an early warning signal when the bus is still some distance away from the home, e.g. one mile. Each home receiver also has at least one sound broadcast speaker 33 or 34 that begins to broadcast a beeper warning signal when the bus is nearer to the home, e.g. one quarter mile away. The beeper warning signal serves as a final alert that the student has to leave for the bus stop immediately or he/she may possibly miss the bus.
The threshold distances at which the warning devices 43 and 33 and 34 begin to emit warning signals are variable (adjustable) to meet individual circumstances, e.g. different travel times from the home to the bus stop, or individual thoughts as to how much time is necessary to reach the bus stop.
Each home receiver apparatus will be housed within a hollow housing 15 constructed to simulate a miniature school bus. Front wall 17 of the housing has a series of inset areas 19 that simulate the side windows of the school bus. A somewhat larger inset area 21 simulates a side window alongside the driver's seat of the bus. End wall 23 of the housing simulates the front end of the bus; end wall 25 of the housing simulates the rear end of the bus. Silhouettes of children and a uniformed bus driver can be painted on the simulated windows 19 and 21.
The bottom wall of housing 15 includes horizontal flat sections 27 simulating the undersurface of the bus, and two spaced semi-circular sections 29 simulating lower surface areas of the bus road wheels. The radio receiver housing can be placed on a shelf or table surface, with semi-circular sections 29 resting on the support surface. The housing is open along its rear face for insertion of the electrical apparatus into the housing interior space. The electrical system shown in FIG. 1 is placed within the housing.
Each simulated road wheel includes a circular wall section 31 inset slightly from front wall 17 of the radio receiver housing. An audio speaker 33 or 34 is located behind each circular wall section 31 within the cavity defined by the associated semi-circular wall section 29. A series of radial openings 35 is formed in each circular wall section 31 to simulate wheel spoke openings. Each speaker 33 is oriented to direct its audible output through the associated radial openings 35 and out into the room.
Referring to FIG. 1, receiver 11 has an electrical output line 37 connected to an amplifier 39. The signal received by antenna 13 is translated into a small steady state current in line 37. The receiver will be constructed to deliver a usable signal through line 37 when a radio transmitter (of the same frequency) on the school bus is within a predetermined distance away from the home receiver, e.g. one mile or less from the receiver. Amplifier 39 delivers an amplified signal through line 41 to a light-emitting diode 43; an adjustable resistance 45 adjusts the current value so that diode 43 begins to emit a visible signal when the school bus is a predetermined distance away, e.g. three quarter mile. Manual adjustment of resistance 45 can be used to vary the threshold distance at which diode 43 begins to emit a light signal. The light-emitting diode will be located in a conspicuous location on the simulated bus, e.g. on the roof of the bus or behind the driver's side window 21 (in which case window 21 will be transparent or translucent).
An audio oscillator 47 is connected to the output of amplifier 39 to generate oscillating signals for us by speakers 33 or 34. A manually adjustable resistance 49 is associated with each speaker for varying (or controlling) the oscillating current signals; adjustable resistances 48 or 49 can be selectively (individually) adjusted to establish different threshold signal values at which each individual speaker begins to broadcast an audible signal. The audible signals can be beeper signals, i,e, shrill low level whistle signals readily detectable by an average person (child or adult).
The audible signals broadcast by speakers 33 will begin to exist at a later point in time than the light signal generated by diode 43. Thus, resistances 45, 48, 49 can be adjusted so that diode 43 begins to generate a signal when the school bus is relatively far away from the home receiver, e.g. one mile. One of the speakers can be set to begin to broadcast a beeper signal when the bus is somewhat closer, e.g. one half mile away. The other speaker can be set to begin to broadcast when the bus is still closer, e.g. one quarter mile away.
The signalling system will provide an early warning of the thus probable arrival time at the appropriate bus stop, (i.e. the nearest bus stop) and at least one final warning of the arrival time. Diode 43 provides an early warning signal. Speakers 33 provide the final warning. The signals are of a different character (visible versus audible), such that the parent or child can readily distinguish the early warning signal from the final warning signal. The final warning signal by the two speakers 33 can have a higher intensity than the intermediate signal provided by only one of the speakers.
There may be situations where different school buses travel through the same neighborhood. A preferred system should preferably prevent the home receivers from mistakenly broadcasting warning signals responsive to electromagnetic signals received from the wrong bus (or buses). Such mistakes can be prevented by having each school bus in the system transmit a different frequency signal. Home receivers on the route for a particular bus will be tuned to receive only that particular frequency.
The system is believed to be a low cost alternative to the system disclosed in aforementioned U.S. Pat. No. 4,713,661. In preferred practice of the invention each home receiver will have its housing configured to simulate a miniature school bus. This will remind the parent or child of the purpose for the radio receiver, thereby stimulating the child to hasten his/her efforts at timely meeting the bus.
The electrical apparatus constituting each radio receiver can be mounted in the receiver housing in various different ways. As previously noted, each speaker 33 or 34 is preferably mounted behind one of the simulated road wheel walls 31 to broadcast its beeper signal through the wheel spoke openings 35. The cooperating electrical components can be mounted on a circuit board 50 that is carried on a hinged cover 52 that closes the rear open area of housing 15.
The drawings necessarily show one particular construction. However it will be appreciated that the invention may be practiced in various different structural configurations.
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After being very disappointed with the throw of Merry Marshmallow and North Pole, I was pleasantly surprised by Snowflake Cookie. It is a subtle yet still noticeable sugar cookie scent. The throw was medium, it filled my living room with scent but not really the adjoining rooms. I would have given 5 stars if the throw was stronger. The wax color is exceptionally pretty looking! If YC brings it back next year I would probably buy it in jars also. It reminded me a bit of a more subtle sugary and un-spiced version of Milk & Cookies. I shut off the tart burner before I went to bed. I was surprised when I went to the living room in the morning as I could still faintly detect a sweet sugary scent lingering. It blends well with other scents (I also had it burning with Midnight Oasis). I'm glad YC redeemed themselves with the new Christmas collection with this one! I am not usually someone who goes for things like yankee candles as they do cost a pretty penny but i thought i would treat myself and right i was as this was such a pleasant surprise and worth every penny even though this one from the cheaper ranges retailling at £1.12. If you are looking for a gift for a friend or family member look no further as this is p e r f e c t! Seriously reccomend this wax tart to anyone looking for something a little bit different. xoxo
I received this Yankee Candle for Christmas from my auntie.
I am reviewing the small jar version of this candle rather than the wax tart version.
~ Appearance ~
The jar is wide and about 3 inches tall. It is made from glass and has a chunky glass lid with 'Yankee Candle' embossed onto the top of it.
There is a clear sticker on the front of the jar, which gives you the name of the Yankee Candle, Snowflake Cookie and there is a picture of some pink and white snowflake shaped iced biscuits on the front.
The label also tells me that this has a net weight of 104g.
The wax tart version is just a tart shaped pink piece of wax, which is meant to be put into a tart burner with a tea light underneath and the aroma is released that way.
~ Price ~
A small jar costs £8.39 from www.yankeecandle.co.uk.
It is also available as a votive for £1.35, but they don't have any larger jars or a wax tart version of this scent on their website.
The wax tart is normally available for around £1.10.
~ In use ~
The glass lid has rubber around the rim so when I first tried to open it I thought you had to twist the lid off, but you just have to pull it. It is on quite firmly, but it doesn't require too much effort to remove the lid.
The wax is a light pink colour and it has a lovely sweet, sugary scent, which reminds me of when I have been baking. It is a lovely cosy, homely scent.
The smaller jars are supposed to have 25 - 40 hours burn time. I have burned this for a few hours since I got it and it still looks full.
The wick is quite long and easy to light with a match or I tend to turn it upside down to light if I am using a lighter. My other half tried to light this by tipping it on its side and the glass on the side of the jar went black from the flame, but this is easy to clean off and it looks as good as new again now.
Once the candle is lit the room is filled with the scent very quickly and it lingers for a while after it has been extinguished as well.
I usually wait a while before replacing the lid as if you put it on straight after the flame has been extinguished the inside of the lid can become blackened, which is a bit more awkward to clean.
I really like the scent of this. It isn't too harsh or overpowering. It is completely inoffensive and the scent is really sweet and uplifting.
I really like this candle, but if I was to buy a new Yankee Candle I would prefer to try something different that I hadn't tried before so I don't think I would buy this again.
*~Snowflake Cookie~*
'A new Christmas tradition that is sure to charm : perfectly pretty holiday cookies, deliciously decorated with sugary pink icing'
Snowflake Cookie is part of the Christmas 2013 range of Yankee Candles. I will be discussing my opinion on the wax tart but this fragrance can also be experienced in other formats including tealights and housewarmer jars. The wax tart is a disc of solid, scented wax. This particular wax tart is pink in colour and the clear wrapper has a sticker on the front illustrating some delicious looking cookies.
For those who aren't familiar with how to use wax tarts, you unwrap one and pop it in a tart burner with a tealight underneath. The wax melts and the scent is released around your home. Wax tarts can be used until all the fragrance has disappeared but Yankee state that each tart should give you at least 8 hours of fragrance.
*~Price and Availability~*
Snowflake Cookie wax tart is available from your local Yankee Candle supplier or from websites including Amazon and www.yankeecandle.co.uk. The average price for a wax tart is £1.25.
*~My Thoughts~*
When I made an online purchase of the new Christmas wax tarts, I was particularly excited about trying Snowflake Cookie as it sounded right up my street. When my tarts arrived, I gave this tart a sniff through the wrapper and was able to detect a faint, sugary sweetness. When I got around to actually using it, I opted to place the whole tart in my tart burner and set about lighting the little tealight underneath. I was in for a treat!
Whilst not the most powerful of scents, the scent of Snowflake Cookie began to filter around my livingroom and out in to my kitchen and hallway at a quick pace. The main aroma was, as you would expect, lingering in my livingroom but the sweetness travelled well to the other areas of our flat and I was pleased with how welcoming and lightly scented my home appeared with 30 minutes of the tealight being lit. The pool of transparent, baby pink liquid in my tart bowl was filling my home with the most delicious aroma.
Snowflake Cookie is the perfect sweet scent which isn't just suitable for experiencing during the festive season in my opinion. The scent is beautifully layered and flows smoothly. It is sweet but I didn't find it to be sickly sweet or too heady but if you are melting it in a small, enclosed area then it may come across as being a little heavy. Our flat is quite big so the scent filtered well and I noticed that any cooking aromas were eliminated effortlessly.
I personally adore sweet scents and feel that Yankee Candle have done well with Snowflake Cookie. It is suitable for being melted at any time of the day or night but I enjoyed melting it in the evening as I could sit and relax and therefore enjoy the scent all the bit more. Guests are likely to be impressed by the welcoming ambience in your home as I have experienced. The main focus is on a rich, buttery sweetness which does give off a home baking aroma. I love baking and the aroma it offers my home but I don't always have time to bake so burning sweet, baking candles is something that I regularly do. The cookie aroma is laced with a sugary sweetness which is that of vanilla icing and sugary strands - perfectly delightful and food-y.
*~Final Thoughts~*
I absolutely love the way Snowflake Cookie delivers a tempting, sweet aroma and have been highly impressed by all aspects of this wax tart. The scent lingers in the air and I am able to witness the delights of both the baking cookie and the finished cookie topped with creamy, sweet icing due to the way the scent develops over the course of a few hours. My wax tart offered around 12 hours of gorgeous scent before it weakened and I have since purchased a few more as this scent has made such a positive impression on me.
I highly recommend Snowflake Cookie in wax tart format if you adore sweet scents.
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But Houston has a huge homestand this month, with seven consecutive home games including contests against highly beatable folks like Phoenix, Minnesota and Cleveland.
Indeed, by the time we get through "the Yikes of March" and move into April, the Jazz might have fallen too far behind the Lakers and Rockets to catch 'em down the regular-season stretch.
Corbin and his crew are admittedly doing a little scoreboard watching as the season winds down to its final month.
"You're aware of it, you're aware of it," he said of sneaking a peak at other teams' scores around the league. "You can't panic. You can't get all wrapped up in what you can't control. You just try to control what you can control, and that's how you play, and take care of your business.
"You can't worry about other teams losing so you can move up or whatever. You just play and tend to what you can handle, and everything else will work itself out."
A year ago, Utah used a late-season surge to climb into the playoffs, securing the No. 8 seed in the West.
Third-year shooting guard Gordon Hayward says this year's team can certainly benefit from that gritty performance, but they need to have a sense of urgency from here on out.
"We're gonna need the rest of these from here on out. It's a real close race," he said. "It'll be interesting the last month here and hopefully we can get some wins.
"We can use that (2012) experience, we did it last year. Hopefully we don't have to win so many games in a row there at the end to get in, and we need to take care of our business now."
Veteran center Al Jefferson, who's been battling a bad ankle, said he's more than willing to play through pain if it means nailing down another playoff spot this year.
"It's sore, but it's pain I can deal with," he said. "I feel like at this time of the year and what we're fighting for, if I can go, I'll go.
"We'll take it one game at a time. But I feel like we've got one more big run in us." Jazz fans are certainly hoping Big Al is right. But, much like they told Caesar just before he got jumped by his buddies, "Beware the Ides of March."
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As U.S. history goes, we all know that it was Paul Revere who, riding solo, tipped off the colonials with his famous ride. And it was Christopher Columbus who was first to discover the New World.
The finer points of history, somehow, over the years, gain rust.
With that very thought in mind, the students of Lyles-Crouch elementary school made the block-and-a-half walk to The Little Theatre of Alexandria Friday morning for a little exercise in educational theatre.
"It's a way to give these kids this history but say, 'Look at it a little more critically,'" said The Little Theatre's Rachel Alberts.
The original production written by Alberts and LTA staffer Annie Vroom and performed by volunteer thespians was the sixth such installment of a partnership between the theatre and the school, according to Alberts, who is also the head of public relations at LTA.
Aside from providing many of the children with their first theatrical experience, LTA's Project for Educational Theatre offers another venue to build upon the school's core knowledge curriculum, said Kris Fischer, a Lyles-Crouch reading specialist.
The end result, a 30-minute run-through of key landmarks on the roadmap of American history (or is it folklore?), prompted some critical thinking and interaction with the kids down the street.
It left even the professor (played by Ashley Hammond) conducting the show wondering if her planned lecture was based more on fact, fiction or folklore.
"It seems like it's hard to find something in our history that's 100 percent accurate!" the professor said.
Shifting in and out of roles ranging from Ben Franklin to sailors on Columbus's Santa Maria to a youthful George Washington, the actors, too, came away from the stage a little more wary of what they have learned or thought they learned in the past.
"It's fascinating what we're told and then we find out that it's not quite true," said actress Erin Gallalee. "Things that you're not actually taught and just hear them," you end up thinking are true.
The five-person troupe, all previously affiliated with LTA in some capacity, including three from the theatre's fall production of The Foreigner, met once a week over the course of a month to refine the multi-sketch performance, they said.
"It's one of those things where it's theatre but it's not," Gallalee said. "It is, but you can ... have fun. It's about finding what works."
For the writers, one of the keys to a successful show is what the actors bring to the stage and add during the rehearsal process.
"They get to call the shots a lot," Alberts said. "We give them the scripts, but we say, 'Please make it come to life.'"
All five hold down full-time non-acting jobs, but the special morning show for Lyles-Crouch was a unique way to connect with an audience in their spare time.
"I'd heard good things about this educational theatre program," said actor John McCracken, an IT specialist with Dell. "It just sounded like fun, to do something different [and] interactive with kids."
And the positives of the partnership extend beyond the walls of the play hall. Last summer, LTA received the Outstanding Partners in Education award from Alexandria City Public Schools for the work it has done with the south Old Town school.
"Our kids really, really enjoy this," Fischer said after the first show of the morning for the school's youngest grades.
"We love to do it, but it's also hard," Alberts said. "Everyone here has a job, so they're all making arrangements to come to rehearsals and everyone's taking off the morning right now to do this."
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FOOD & SONG: Pie will be offered to the first 50 people who arrive in Enfield and are following the entire course. There's also a New England barbecue and live music on the Lebanon Green for all participants plus T-shirts for the folks who register on line.
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Oklahoma Ovation-Nov. 10, 2011
"Oklahoma Ovation," an annual Statehood Day event hosted by the OSU Center for Oklahoma Studies, will feature Dr. Darnell Williams, retired Langston University professor. Williams will focus on the impact both the city of Langston and Langston University have had on African-American education in Oklahoma and the nation. A question and answer session follows.
- When:4-5:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 10
- What:Oklahoma Ovation: Celebrating Statehood Day with guest speaker Dr. Darnell Williams
- Who: Free and open to the public
- Where: Peggy V. Helmerich Browsing Room, Edmon Low Library, OSU-Stillwater
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Worshipers are famous for hugging the back seats of the church Sanctuary. Recently, I was the guest minister at a church out of state and was interested in the fact that for the first two evening services, the pastor of the congregation urged his "back seat" members to move forward. By the close of the series of meetings, I was surprised and delighted to see that members had begun to feel comfortable worshiping at the front of the Sanctuary.
If I were an artist, it might be intriguing to develop a cartoon on the kind of "pew-birds" we should avoid becoming in a church or synagogue.
The first specimen of an "ill-mannered" church attender may be called the Arctic Tern. He or she may be a loyal member, sometimes an official or an usher.
This person seems to thrive in a frigid atmosphere. Indeed, he helps to create a kind of deep freeze of the emotions which even a pleasant smile or friendly greeting cannot thaw out.
An attitude of reverence need not stifle friendliness. Nor do we have to be a back slapping too-hearty professional greeter to convey a genuine welcome.
If the first "pew-bird" is labeled the Arctic Tern type – the frigid bird – Exhibit B in poor church manners may be called the Dour-faced Rigid Pew-Sitter. This person is one who considers his particular seat in the pew his fox-hole from which he will be dislodged only by superior numbers! Their favorite hymn is "We Shall Not Be Moved."
Temper mentally related to this rigid type is the Rear Guard Soldier of the Lord. He or she will sit only at the back of the church sanctuary. Perhaps she suffers from claustrophobia and wants to be as near the exit as possible. If so, we will pass no judgment on her, but hope that she may receive therapeutic help.
Or, perish the thought, in case the worship service goes a few minutes past noon, she wants to be in a position to make a quick get-away – a dash for the door, without having to shake hands or exchange greetings with anyone. Come high noon, she has one objective – her parked car, Sunday dinner, or both.
Blessed is the person who can wait as patiently in church five or ten minutes over the hour as she would at a ball game or a second feature at a movie!
Next on the list of bad-mannered children of God is the Human Yak. The human creature designated Yak is one who gives a running commentary on the various parts of the service: on the anthem, on the unfamiliar hymns, the sermon, then on the temperature, the acoustics, and the "characters" in other pews!
Often this person is very fidgety, and can on occasion be heard to describe the events at a Saturday evening social event or the ingredients for a Sunday lunch.
Are there no good-mannered church attendees? Indeed there are; and they constitute the large majority.
These are the loyal, reverent, and friendly souls who with God's help, keep our churches and synagogues alive, vital, and thrilling in their worship and service.
Their example is captured by the unknown versifier who wrote these "Ten Commandments For Worshipers":
1. Thou Shalt Not Come to Service Late, Nor for the Amen Refuse to Wait.
2. When Speaks the Organ's Sweet Refrain, Thy Noisy Tongue Thy Shall Restrain.
3. But When the Hymns are Sounded Out, Thou Shalt Lift Thy Voice and Shout.
4. And When the Anthem Thou Shalt Hear, Thy Sticky Throat Thou Shalt Not Clear.
5. The End-Most Seat, Thou Shalt Leave Free, For More Must Share the Pew with Thee.
6. The Offering Plate Thou Shalt Not Fear, But Give Thine Uttermost with Due Cheer.
7. Thou Shalt the Minister Give Heed, Nor Blame Him When Thou Art Disagreed.
8. Unto Thy Neighbor Thou Shalt Bend and, if a Stranger, Make a Friend.
9. Thou Shalt Be in Every Way Kind, Compassionate, and of Tender Mind.
10. And So, By All Thy Spirit is Grace, Thou Shalt Show God is in This Place.
Dr. Fred Andrea is the pastor of Aiken's First Baptist Church.
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A crop of my poster for The Curious Incident of The Designers exhibition at HönnunarMars // DesignMarch in Reykjavík, Iceland.
"Fourteen graphic designers create their own versions of posters for the play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, a production set to premiere in Reykjavik City Theatre in March. The exhibition is a collaboration between the theatre and The Association of Icelandic Graphic Designers."
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The style: Washingtonians got the memo: Bright colors are in. From chic sheath dresses and skirt-and-top combos to this season's Nanette Lepore—we were in her boutique, after all—and casual pantsuits, women looked elegant and fresh. Chunky jewels ruled, as did designer shoes—we can't remember the last time we spotted so many Christian Louboutins. Classic Chanel clutches were the handbag du jour.
The gossip: We had the chance to chat with Kargman, a refreshingly down-to-earth mother of three. She told us that her next book, tentatively titled Arm Candy, chronicles the Demi-and-Ashton-like tale of a self-described cougar on the Upper East Side.
Her advice for young writers? "Write what you know," says Kargman, who worked her way up the ladder by writing for magazines and interning in her native New York City, where she first gained fame for her 2002 screenplay, Interns. Since then, she's written Momzillas, the cult favorite about Upper East Side mothers, as well as several young-adult books.
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Stephane Da Costa has been recalled by the Ottawa Senators. For the second time in two seasons, it seems like Da Costa may be looked at as an internal candidate to fill that second line center role, after Regin failed to grasp it. At practice today Zack Smith was elevated to the second line, with Regin demoted to the third. Da Costa was practicing between Condra and JOB, while also getting looks on the 2nd PP-unit. Although a shoulder injury knocked Regin out of the lineup in 2011/12, ineffectual production – zero goals and zero points in nine games – for a goal starved Senators team serves as the basis for the Da Costa's call-up. Considering the ballyhooed hire of Adam Oates in Washington, maybe it's not a surprise to see the Sens turn to his second-coming as their offensive saviour. In 31 games under Luke Richardson, the Parisian phenom has 9 goals and 24 points. Much like it was in Zibanejad's case, the promotion serves to reward the player for his strong ...
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YIELD: Makes 4 servings
Heat oil over medium-high heat in a saucepan. Add ginger and garlic; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add soy sauce, vinegar, chili sauce, peanut butter, broth, and salt; cook, stirring, until peanut butter dissolves. Simmer over low heat 7 minutes until thick and smooth. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in salted boiling water 7 minutes. Add shrimp; cook 4 minutes. Add bell pepper and snow peas; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Toss pasta and vegetables with peanut sauce and carrot.
Nutritional analysis per serving: 491 calories, 15 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 57 g carbohydrates, 32 g protein
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Originally Posted by Brian GC
You heavily blur the lines between 'owning any gun, carrying a concealed gun and owing certain types of guns'. You do understand they are three completely different subjects?
Actually IMHO, I do not feel they are. Technically yes, but as a right, no.
Don't worry zombies are looking for brains, you're safe...
And what you call "blur" I call define the right.
Originally Posted by jpsmith1cm
No, Brian, I do not think that my experiences are more valid than yours.
YOU are the one who is trying to project YOUR fears onto the rest of us.
YOU are the one who is afraid of other law abiding citizens carrying guns.
YOU are the one who wants to place restrictions on others.
I just want everyone to have their freedom to own the guns that they want to own.
That you cannot see the difference is very telling.
You want to be able to kill anyone around you with the flick of a finger with CCW laws. You want guns that specialize in killing multiple people fast and efficiently legalized to the public. And you say your wants are not generated from fear?
Originally Posted by Brian GC
You want to be able to kill anyone around you with the flick of a finger with CCW laws. You want guns that specialize in killing multiple people fast and efficiently legalized to the public. And you say your wants are not generated from fear?
Keep spinning!!!!!!
Originally Posted by ControlsInMT
Actually IMHO, I do not feel they are. Technically yes, but as a right, no.
Then allow me to separate those blurred lines.
Originally Posted by ControlsInMT
Trying to look at this objectively, it appears each person's life experience as well as current residence have the greatest influence on their beliefs. Those that have had the unfortunate experience with criminals believe strongly in CCW. Those that live or frequently visit rural areas understand the need and want for all guns. Those that live in concrete jungles do not understand the need or want to own guns.
I would admit, if I was raised in the city and continued to live there all of my life (and never had a run in with "bad guys"), I might not understand the desire to own a gun. However, I would never want to take that right away from law abiding citizens. It would be a personal choice. Same as why I drive a 4-wheel drive truck. If I lived in the city I probably would not and would be more likely to own some little compact car.
What is troubling is why so many people think they should be able to take rights away from others.
Not all people that have had run-ins with criminals back CCW allowances.
Not all people that live in rural areas support the need for "assault rifles" to be legal.
City dwellers do not want to outlaw all guns in the home. They appear to not want CCW.
People that live in the city probably have more run-in with "bad guys" than people in rural areas.
It isn't the same as choosing a 4-wheel drive vs. 2-wheel drive car. It's more like wanting the right to drive a dragster vs. driving a corolla.
Round and round we go....where we stop on Brian knows.....
Originally Posted by ControlsInMT
Round and round we go....where we stop on Brian knows.....
As the Black folks would say, "just trying to keep it real".
Now you want to make it racial???
Just kidding!
So, let me get this straight.
Brian's keeping his "illegal" 10/22 which BTW- holds 10 rounds & wants us to give up our guns & rights?
I'm betting Brian is a closet survivalist poster.
Come on Brian- what's your screen name over there?
Originally Posted by precision hvac
So, let me get this straight.
Brian's keeping his "illegal" 10/22 which BTW- holds 10 rounds & wants us to give up our guns & rights?
I'm betting Brian is a closet survivalist poster.
Come on Brian- what's your screen name over there?
No survivalist here. I say take me out with the first big blast. Who wants to live around millions of dead bodies? I have more fear of our politicians than I do of nukes.
As for my 10/22, I dont mind renaming it an 8/22. But as we all know, we will be able to keep what we currently have.
Originally Posted by Gib's Son
Dude....you keep tossing a ping pong ball in the toilet bowl and flushing it expecting the ball to swirl in the opposite direction of the vortex. But I do admire your tenacity....I think.
True, except for the fact that Brian is not a white ping pong ball..
Some "things" just don't flush as there is no substance to them...
Shouldnt the anti gun crowd have the right to walk the streets and public places without having to fear some yahoo wanna be cop killing them over something like walking thru a neighborhood with a soda and a bag of candy....or listening to loud music....
Shouldnt a person be able to go out in public to the stores and such without worrying about some pencil ****** wanna be yahoo cop gunning them down when some creep starts some trouble and the pencil ****** wanna be yahoo decides to turn commando and starts firing wildly....possibly shaking so bad from buck fever that his bullets are just going in random directions....or the guy is in reality a coward at heart and he starts shooting behind him as he is running from the scene......trampling little old ladies and children who get in front of him.....
Rights really mean nothing in this country.... you have a right to something as long as the pols and the courts are convinced by a majority of the people to grant you that right.
There are people that I know in real life.....and at least one person ** **** that.... if there was a situation where a bad guy with a gun was threatening harm.......and one of these folks whipped one out to respond........and I was armed.....
Id put one in the side or back of their head before I even thought about killing the perp.......cause it would probably save more lives.
You would be surprised what kind of mentally deficient bozos can get a couple of personal references and sit thru a saturday without being found out for what they truly are....... maniacs in the waiting.
The Lord Giveth and the Lord taketh away....with a vengeance.
There is no doubt in my mind who the fear-filled cowards and wanna-be heroes are.
To say it is your Right to be able to take any life around you with a flick of a finger is something I'll never agree with. Humans are not stable enough, emotionally mature enough or spiritually developed enough to be given that Right.
I'm referring to CCW, not home protection, for those that want to twist what I say.
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