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Area: 9.9 million sq. km. (3.8 million sq. mi.); second-largest country in the world.
Cities: Capital--Ottawa (pop. 1.1 million). Other major cities--Toronto (4.7 million), Montreal (3.4 million), Vancouver (2.0 million).
Terrain: Mostly plains with mountains in the west and lowlands in the southeast.
Climate: Temperate to arctic.
Nationality: Noun and adjective--Canadian(s).
Population (2006 estimate): 32.4 million.
Ethnic groups: British/Irish 28%, French 23%, other European 15%, Asian/Arab/African 6%, indigenous Amerindian 2%, mixed background 26%.
Religions: Roman Catholic 44.4%, Protestant 29%, other Christian 4.2%, Muslim 2%, other 4%.
Languages: English, French.
Education: Literacy--99% of population aged 15 and over has at least a ninth-grade education.
Health: Infant mortality rate--5.2/1,000. Life expectancy--77.1 yrs. male, 82.2 yrs. female.
Work force (2005, 16.3 million): Goods-producing sector: 25%, of which: manufacturing 15%; construction 6%; agriculture 2%; natural resources 2%; utilities 1%. Service-producing sector: 75%, of which: trade 16%; health care and social assistance 11%; educational services 7%, accommodation and food services 7%; professional, scientific, and technical services 7%; finance 6%; public administration 5%; transportation and warehousing 5%; information, culture, and recreation 5%; other services 4%.
Type: Confederation with parliamentary democracy.
Confederation: July 1, 1867.
Constitution: The amended British North America Act of 1867 patriated to Canada on April 17, 1982, Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and unwritten custom.
Branches: Executive--Queen Elizabeth II (head of state represented by a governor general), prime minister (head of government), cabinet. Legislative--bicameral parliament (308-member House of Commons; 105-seat Senate). Judicial--Supreme Court.
Federal-level political parties: Liberal Party, Conservative Party of Canada, Bloc Quebecois, New Democratic Party.
Subdivisions: 10 provinces, 3 territories.
Nominal GDP (2005): $1.077 trillion.
Real GDP growth rate (2005): 2.8%.
Nominal per capita GDP (2005): $32,800.
Natural resources: Petroleum and natural gas, hydroelectric power, metals and minerals, fish, forests, wildlife, abundant fresh water.
Agriculture: Products--wheat, livestock and meat, feed grains, oil seeds, dairy products, tobacco, fruits, vegetables.
Industry: Types--motor vehicles and parts, machinery and equipment, aircraft and components, other diversified manufacturing, fish and forest products, processed and unprocessed minerals.
Trade: Merchandise exports (2005, FOB basis)--$364.8 billion: crude petroleum and products, natural gas, motor vehicles and spare parts, lumber, wood pulp and newsprint, crude and fabricated metals, wheat. In 2005, 85% of Canadian exports went to the United States. Merchandise imports (2005, FOB basis)--$317.7 billion: motor vehicles and parts, industrial machinery, crude petroleum, chemicals, agricultural machinery. In 2005, 59% of Canadian imports came from the United States.
The relationship between the United States and Canada is probably the closest and most extensive in the world. It is reflected in the staggering volume of bilateral trade--the equivalent of $1.4 billion a day in goods, services, and investment income--as well as in people-to-people contact, with well over 100 million crossings of the U.S.-Canadian border every year. In fields ranging from law enforcement cooperation to environmental cooperation to free trade, the two countries work closely on multiple levels from federal to local. In addition to their close bilateral ties, Canada and the U.S. work closely through multilateral fora.
Canada--a charter signatory to the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)--takes an active role in the United Nations, including peacekeeping operations, and participates in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Canada joined the Organization of American States (OAS) in 1990 and hosted the OAS General Assembly in Windsor in June 2000, and the third Summit of the Americas in Quebec City in April 2001. Canada seeks to expand its ties to Pacific Rim economies through membership in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC), and will host the winter Olympic Games in Vancouver-Whistler, British Columbia in 2010.
Although Canada views good relations with the U.S. as crucial to a wide range of interests, it occasionally pursues independent policies at odds with the United States. In 2003, Canada did not participate in the U.S.-led military coalition that liberated Iraq (although it has contributed financially to Iraq's reconstruction and provided electoral advice). Other examples are Canada's leadership in the creation of the UN-created International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes--which the U.S. opposes due to fundamental flaws in the treaty that leave the ICC vulnerable to exploitation and politically motivated prosecutions--and Canada's decision in early 2005 not to participate directly in the U.S. missile defense program. The United States and Canada also differ on the issue of landmines. Canada is a strong proponent of the Ottawa Convention, which bans the use of anti-personnel mines. The United States, while the world's leading supporter of demining initiatives, declined to sign the treaty due to unmet concerns regarding the protection of its forces and allies, particularly those serving on the Korean Peninsula, as well as the lack of exemptions for mixed munitions.
U.S. defense arrangements with Canada are more extensive than with any other country. The Permanent Joint Board on Defense, established in 1940, provides policy-level consultation on bilateral defense matters and the United States and Canada share NATO mutual security commitments. In addition, U.S. and Canadian military forces have cooperated since 1958 on continental air defense within the framework of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). The military response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 both tested and strengthened military cooperation between the United States and Canada. The new NORAD Agreement that entered into force on May 12, 2006 added a maritime domain awareness component and is of "indefinite duration," albeit subject to periodic review. Since 2002, Canada has participated in joint military actions in Afghanistan. Approximately 2,300 Canadian Forces personnel are deployed in southern Afghanistan under a battle group based at Kandahar airfield and the Canadian-led Multi National Brigade for Regional Command South in Kandahar and as members of the Canadian-led Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) at Camp Nathan Smith in Kandahar. Canada has committed to maintain the PRT until February 2007 and to remain active in Afghanistan until at least 2009. Canada has also contributed to stabilization efforts in Haiti, initially with troops and later with civilian police and electoral assistance, and humanitarian and developmental aid.
The U.S. and Canada also work closely to resolve transboundary environmental issues, an area of increasing importance in the bilateral relationship. A principal instrument of this cooperation is the International Joint Commission (IJC), established as part of the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909 to resolve differences and promote international cooperation on boundary waters. The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement of 1972 is another historic example of joint cooperation in controlling transboundary water pollution. The two governments also consult semiannually on transboundary air pollution. Under the Air Quality Agreement of 1991, both countries have made substantial progress in coordinating and implementing their acid rain control programs and signed an annex on ground level ozone in 2000. In June 2003, Canada and the U.S. announced a new border air quality initiative designed to increase cooperation in combating cross-border air pollution, including particulate matter. Three regional projects have been completed.
Canada ratified the Kyoto Accord at the end of 2002, despite concern among business groups and others that compliance would place Canada's economy at a lasting competitive disadvantage vis-�-vis the United States. Canada's federal government has committed about $1.8 billion over seven years to achieving greenhouse gas emission reductions, plus modest additional funds for research and long-term technology development. Canada participates in the U.S.-led International Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum, which researches effective ways to capture and store carbon dioxide. Canada is also a founding member of the International Partnership for the Hydrogen Economy and the Global Earth Observation System of Systems, both of which are designed to address climate change and are supported by the U.S. In early 2005, Canada joined the U.S.-led Methane to Markets initiative, which focuses on transferring technology to developing countries for the capture and use of methane from pipelines, landfills and other sources. In late 2005, Canada hosted the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Montreal.
While law enforcement cooperation and coordination were excellent prior to the terrorist attacks on the United States of September 11, they have since become even closer through such mechanisms as the Cross Border Crime Forum. Canada, like the United States, has strengthened its laws and realigned resources to fight terrorism. U.S.-Canada bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the fight is exemplary. Canada is a significant source for the United States of marijuana, as well as precursor chemicals and over-the-counter drugs that are used to produce illicit synthetic drugs. Implementation and strengthening of regulations in Canada and increased U.S.-Canadian law enforcement cooperation have had a substantial impact in reducing trafficking of precursor chemicals and synthetic drugs, but cannabis cultivation, because of its profitability and relatively low risk of penalty, remains a thriving industry. Canada increased maximum penalties for methamphetamine offenses in August 2005 and implemented new controls over various precursors in November 2005.
Canada is a major foreign aid donor and targets its annual assistance of nearly $3 billion toward priority sectors such as good governance; health (including HIV/AIDS); basic education; private-sector development; and environmental sustainability.
Prime Minister Harper, who has said he intends to bring a new, more positive tone to bilateral relations while still defending Canadian interests, held his first meeting with President Bush at the March 30-31, 2006 Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America meeting in Cancun, Mexico. Prime Minister Harper is expected to visit Washington, DC in early July 2006.
Trade and Investment
The United States and Canada enjoy an economic partnership unique in the world. The two nations share the world's largest and most comprehensive trading relationship, which supports millions of jobs in each country. In 2005, total trade between the two countries was approximately $500 billion. The two-way trade that crosses the Ambassador Bridge between Michigan and Ontario equals all U.S. exports to Japan. Canada's importance to the United States is not just a border-state phenomenon: Canada is the leading export market for 39 of the 50 U.S. States, and ranked in the top three for another 8 States. In fact, Canada is a larger market for U.S. goods than all 25 countries of the European Community combined, whose population is more than 15 times that of Canada.
The comprehensive U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which went into effect in 1989, was superseded by the North American Free Trade Agreement among the United States, Canada and Mexico (NAFTA) in 1994. NAFTA, which embraces the 406 million people of the three North American countries, expanded upon FTA commitments to move toward reducing trade barriers and establishing agreed upon trade rules. It has also resolved long-standing bilateral irritants and liberalized rules in several areas, including agriculture, services, energy, financial services, investment, and government procurement. Since the implementation of NAFTA in 1994, total two-way merchandise trade between the United States and Canada has more than doubled, creating many new challenges for the bilateral relationship. The Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America, launched by all three NAFTA countries in March 2005, represents an effort to address these challenges and others on a continental basis.
Canada is an urban services-dependent economy with a large manufacturing base. Since Canada is the largest export market for most states, the U.S.-Canada border is extremely important to the well-being and livelihood of millions of Americans.
The U.S. is Canada's leading agricultural market, taking nearly one-third of all food exports. However, imports of Canadian livestock products, particularly ruminants, fell drastically after the discovery of a single case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, mad cow disease) in spring 2003. Shipments of most Canadian beef to the U.S. were resumed in late 2003 and trade in live cattle under 30 months resumed in July 2005. Conversely, Canada is the second-largest U.S. agricultural market (after Japan), primarily importing fresh fruits and vegetables and livestock products.
The U.S. and Canada enjoy the largest energy trade relationship in the world. Canada is the single largest foreign supplier of energy to the United States--providing 17% of U.S. oil imports and 18% of U.S. natural gas demand. Recognition of the commercial viability of Canada's oil sands has raised Canada's proven petroleum reserves to 175 billion barrels, making it the world's second-largest holder of reserves after Saudi Arabia. The electricity grids of the United States and Canada are closely linked and meet jointly developed reliability standards. Quebec is a major source of electricity for New England.
While 98% of U.S.-Canada trade flows smoothly, there are frequent bilateral trade disputes over the remaining 2%. Usually, however, these issues are managed through bilateral consultative forums or referral to World Trade Organization (WTO) or NAFTA dispute resolution procedures. For example, in response to WTO challenges by the United States, the U.S. and Canadian Governments negotiated an agreement on magazines providing increased access for the U.S. publishing industry to the Canadian market, and Canada amended its patent laws to extend patent protection to 20 years. Canada has a number of challenges pending in NAFTA and WTO dispute settlement mechanisms related to U.S. trade remedy law, including against actions taken by the U.S. Government on softwood lumber. However, the two countries recently agreed on the general terms of a negotiated settlement on softwood lumber, which is in the process of being finalized. The U.S. and Canada resolved a WTO dispute over dairy products in 2003. The United States and Canada also have resolved several major issues involving fisheries. By common agreement, the two countries submitted a Gulf of Maine boundary dispute to the International Court of Justice in 1981; both accepted the Court's October 12, 1984 ruling that delineated much of the boundary between the two countries' Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs).
The United States and Canada signed a Pacific Salmon Agreement in June 1999 that settled differences over implementation of the 1985 Pacific Salmon Treaty. In 2001, the two countries reached agreement on Yukon River Salmon, implementing a new abundance-based resource management regime and effectively realizing coordinated management over all West Coast salmon fisheries. The United States and Canada recently reached agreement on sharing another transboundary marine resource, Pacific Hake. The two countries also have a treaty on the joint management of Albacore Tuna in the Pacific, and closely cooperate on a range of bilateral fisheries issues and international high seas governance initiatives.
U.S. immigration and customs inspectors provide preclearance services at seven airports in Canada, allowing air travelers direct connections in the United States, and preclearance operations will begin in Halifax in fall 2006. In 2004, nearly 19 million passengers flew between the U.S. and Canada. Air traffic is expected to increase further once the bilateral Open Skies agreement removing all economic restrictions on civil aviation services between Canada and the U.S. goes into effect later this year. The two countries also share in operating the St. Lawrence Seaway, connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.
Canada and the U.S. have one of the world's largest investment relationships. The U.S. is Canada's largest foreign investor. Statistics Canada reports that at the end of 2004, the stock of U.S. foreign direct investment in Canada was $175 billion, or about 65% of total foreign direct investment in Canada. U.S. investment is primarily in Canada's mining and smelting industries, petroleum, chemicals, the manufacture of machinery and transportation equipment, and finance.
Canada is the seventh-largest foreign investor in the United States. At the end of 2004, the U.S. Commerce Department estimates that Canadian investment in the United States, including investments from Canadian holding companies in the Netherlands, was $134 billion at historical cost basis. Canadian investment in the United States is concentrated in manufacturing, wholesale trade, real estate, petroleum, finance, and insurance and other services.
Principal U.S. Embassy Officials
Ambassador--David H. Wilkins
Deputy Chief of Mission--John Dickson
Minister-Counselor for Political Affairs--Brian Flora
Minister-Counselor for Economic Affairs--Brian Mohler
Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs--James Williams
Minister-Counselor for Commercial Affairs--Thomas Lee Boam
Minister-Counselor for Consular Affairs--Keith Powell
Counselor for Environment, Science, Technology, and Health--Curtis Stone
Defense Attache--Col. David Brackett
Consul General Vancouver--Lewis Lukens
Consul General Calgary --Naim Ahmed
Consul General Toronto--John Nay
Consul General Montreal--Mary Marshall
Consul General Quebec--Abigail Friedman
Consul General Halifax--Leonard Hill
Consul Winnipeg--Todd Schwartz
The U.S. Embassy in Canada is located at 490 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario. The mailing address is P.O. Box 866, Station B, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5T1 (tel. 613-238-5335).
Canada is a constitutional monarchy with a federal system, a parliamentary government, and strong democratic traditions. The 1982 Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees basic rights in many areas. Queen Elizabeth II, as Queen of Canada, serves as a symbol of the nation's unity. She appoints a governor general, who serves as her representative in Canada, on the advice of the prime minister of Canada, usually for a 5-year term. The prime minister is the leader of the political party in power and is the head of the cabinet. The cabinet remains in office as long as it retains majority support in the House of Commons on major issues.
Canada's parliament consists of an elected House of Commons and an appointed Senate. Legislative power rests with the 308-member Commons, which is elected for a period not to exceed 5 years. The prime minister may ask the governor general to dissolve parliament and call new elections at any time during that period. Vacancies in the 105-member Senate, whose members serve until the age of 75, are filled by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister. Recent constitutional initiatives have sought unsuccessfully to strengthen the Senate by making it elective and assigning it a greater regional representational role. Also under discussion is an initiative to place term limits upon Senators.
Criminal law, based largely on British law, is uniform throughout the nation and is under federal jurisdiction. Civil law is also based on the common law of England, except in Quebec, which has retained its own civil code patterned after that of France. Justice is administered by federal, provincial, and municipal courts.
Each province is governed by a premier and a single, elected legislative chamber. A lieutenant-governor appointed by the governor general represents the Crown in each province.
Principal Government Officials
Head of State--Queen Elizabeth II
Governor General--Michaelle Jean
Prime Minister--Stephen Harper
Minister of Foreign Affairs--Peter MacKay
Ambassador to the United States--Michael Wilson
Ambassador to the United Nations--Allan Rock (to be replaced by John McNee)
Canada maintains an embassy in the United States at 501 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001 (tel. 202-682-1740).
On February 6, 2006, Stephen Harper was sworn in as Canada's twenty-second Prime Minister, succeeding Liberal Party leader Paul Martin. An admitted "policy specialist," Harper rose from the ranks of conservative political party staffers. Prior to becoming Prime Minister, he sat as a Member of Parliament, including as Leader of the Opposition since 2002 when he became head of the western-based Canadian Alliance. He was elected the first leader of the Conservative Party of Canada when it was created in 2003 through the merger of Canadian Alliance and Peter MacKay's Progressive Conservative Party. The January 23, 2006 election victory by the Conservative Party ended twelve years of Liberal Party rule that, in the end, was tainted by corruption and ethics concerns, despite the economic progress Canada achieved while the Liberals were in power.
In the January 2006 elections, the Conservatives made unexpected gains in Quebec, winning ten seats. Many observers have noted how a reinvigorated Conservative option in Quebec represents a boost for national unity. Harper's government is in a minority position in the House of Commons, however, and has a slimmer minority than was enjoyed by the preceding Liberal government. The Conservatives now hold 125 seats and the Liberals 102. The separatist Bloc Quebecois (BQ) has a majority (51) of Quebec's 75 seats (the BQ offers candidates only in Quebec). The left-leaning New Democratic Party (NDP) increased its seat count to 29, but fell short of the number that would have guaranteed it the power broker role it played in the previous Liberal minority government.
Prime Minister Harper's Conservatives began the 39th Parliament in the spring of 2006 with several objectives that were featured during the election campaign: accountability and ethics in government; cutting the federal value-added sales tax; measures to fight crime and urban violence; reducing wait times for medical procedures in Canada's national health system; and providing a tax credit to parents for young children's day care. Harper's Cabinet choices on February 6 included his Quebec advisor and campaign co-chair Michael Fortier, who was appointed to the Senate and given the portfolio for the Department of Public Works and Government Services, and former Liberal Industry Minister David Emerson, who crossed the floor immediately after the election to become the Conservative Government's Minister of International Trade. Former Deputy Opposition leader Peter MacKay was named Foreign Minister.
In Canada's political system, a key challenge for any federal government is balancing the conflicting interests of Canada's 10 provinces and 3 territories. Recognizing the advantages of a coordinated approach in dealing with the federal government, the provinces and territories created a Council of the Federation in 2003, with their leaders (Canada's premiers) meeting regularly in that forum to develop common positions.
Quebec, which represents 23% of the national population (and has a similar proportion of seats in the House of Commons), seeks to preserve its distinctive francophone nature, and is perceived by the less-populous western provinces as wielding undue influence on the Federal Government. At least until January 2006's election of Albertan Stephen Harper as Prime Minister, the western provinces had sometimes expressed concern that their interests were not fully attended to by Ottawa. Ontario, for its part, believes that it pays out significantly more to the Federal Government than it gets back in revenues; and the Atlantic provinces seek to assert greater control over fishing and mineral rights off their shores. The Federal Government, which had been led by the Liberal Party from 1993 until February 2006, has ceded some power in a few areas of provincial jurisdiction, while seeking to strengthen the federal role in many other areas such as inter-provincial trade and the regulation of securities. Former Prime Minister Martin's minority government made significant concessions to the provinces, including a revenue sharing agreement with the Atlantic provinces over offshore energy earnings, and a revenue transfer agreement with Ontario. In the September 2004 First Minister's conference, Martin made a CN$41 billion (approximately U.S. $37 billion) health care transfer deal to the provinces. This included a separate deal for Quebec that came to be seen as reinforcing "asymmetric federalism," a view that accepts that not all provinces must be treated the same by the Federal Government to be treated equitably. Prior to the health agreement, reduced federal support to the provinces for health care services had been a major point of contention between provincial leaders and the previous Liberal governments, as it was perceived to have contributed to sustained fiscal deficits in many provinces while the Federal Government ran sustained surpluses (the so-called "vertical fiscal imbalance").
National Unity
The election in April 2003 of Premier Jean Charest and the Liberal Party of Quebec to govern Canada's second most populous province was a significant victory for the federal government, which over the years has struggled, under the threat of secession, to accommodate the aspirations of the French-speaking province. Though for now most Quebec voters seem to appreciate the economic benefits of remaining in the confederation and prefer seeking to advance their separate francophone identity within that confederation, a sizeable, fluctuating number of Quebec voters still identify themselves as desiring "sovereignty," although the precise meaning of the term in a Quebec context remains ambiguous. That number can fluctuate anywhere from 45%-51%, and it is largely event-driven. For example, anger over the "sponsorship" program reignited talk of sovereignty in 2005, while Prime Minister Harper's talk of "open federalism" has brought the numbers back down.


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Words i Never Said, simply because i agree with everything he said in the song. and the chorus by skylar grey is amazing. And plus the lyricism was so well put together.
American Terrorist was the song that got me into Lupe, so it'll always have a special place in my mind. Lu is what motivates to be a teacher.
"We are just ordinary people driven to revenge in the name of justice. But if revenge is called justice, then that justice breeds yet more revenge....and becomes a chain of hatred."
Love Intruder Alert. How he uses one theme and connects it to three different stories with that kind of cadence. love it.
Daydreaming is definitely one of my favs, has been for years. It had that perfect blend of hip hop and r&b & and the instrumental puts you in a different world, especially listening to it with you're eyes closed. Yeah. Also I love Shining Down, the word play on that one is ridiculous, simply AMAZING. And I can't forgetOut of My Head, it just has that feel good vibe, plus I've officially made it my summer anthem.
Favorite Lupe track has to be hip hop saved my life because he shows you his versatility and his story telling flow is incredible
My favorite Lupe Fiasco song is definitely Sunshine, the song itself is amazing and the music is so emotive and I automatically loved it and it became one of those songs you just listen to over and over.. and for that reason it became associated in my head with a really beautiful time in my life that goes hand in hand with the song itself. Everytime I hear it I'm transported back to those warm summer nights and mornings, it was my 'alarm' song so I'd wake up strewn across my bed with my boyfriend, the blanket thrown off and one thin cotton sheet thrown across our frames, a light summer breeze playing with the pure yellow light, streaming through the gauzy curtains to create this ethereal and timeless scene. I can still feel the way I felt those mornings whenever I hear this song, it wraps me up in warmth and love and I can see a lover's lazy smile play across my man's face as he opened his eyes to me watching him sleep. So it's my favorite song because it's intrinsically wrapped up in cherished memories of love.. Oh, and me and the same boy are still together! So if my love had a soundtrack, this would probably be the hit single off the album.
Its tough to choose my favorite Lupe Fiasco song, but if I had to narrow it down to just once song it would be Sunshine. I just feel like that song is really a song you can relate to. It shows that Lupe can make a good radio type song without dumbing it down for the masses.
My favorite song has to be Little Weapon. The song is really creative and the lyrics just hit you like a baseball bat.
To me, Lupe's best song is "fighters" because it points out what music today is about. Cars, girls, and money. Lupe isn't about that thought because he raps for his fans and says whats true. Also, the beat is somewhat simple, but it makes you listen even better to the amazing lyrics from Lupe and great vocals from Matthew Santos. Its a good song to listen to when your in a really good mood or a really bad mood. Its probably one of my favorites of all time. LASERS ARE THE FUTURE
Favorite Lupe song is without a doubt Beautiful Lasers saw it live at Sweetlife Festival and it was even more incredible than I could have imagined. My favorite song used to be Dumb it Down before I listened to Lasers. It is a constant motivation to everyone going through some tough times, and a constant reminder to push through it. 2 and 3 would be Daydreamin and the Instrumental. Along with all of Lupe the Gorilla. Anyway...LUPE!!!
First off let me just say i cant pick one favorite song Lupe is all around amazing so its impossible to pick one song. But i can say my favorite album is the cool i love every single song on that album my favorite beat out af any lupe songs is pressure i just love the whole old school flow it has to it with the old piano and how unique the entire song is and my favorite lyrics to a song is by far Words I Never Said because its just awesome that lupe fiasco knows about the problems in the world today and adresses them unlike other artist and rappers who just rap about money and fame lupe actually addresses issues and the "9/11 building seven did they really pull it?" just makes me happy that someone of his status knows that stuff.Lupe Fiasco never stop making records until the day you die because your the best!
My favorite from this album is "Words I never said;" the lyrics are so brutally true. In fact, the harsh honesty in most of these songs is what makes Lasers so amazing. On a brighter note, I really love "Paris, Tokyo" from The Cool. But I really like the truth of the new album; "it is what it is and it's how it's gonna be"!
DAYDREAMIN. this song is just incredible. lyrically on point, and Jill Scott's voice and hook is just amazing. video is dope too. and this was easily one of my favorite songs that i've seen Lupe performed during his Steppin Lasers tour stop in Houston. the place blew up and Lupe killed it. amazing song.
FAVOURITE LUPE SONG: Kick,Push WHY: For starters, the beat is incredible. The rhymes are sick. And the musical accompaniments are fantastic. But it's so nice to hear some great rap music about something other than money, girls and cars. Everything Lupe rhymes about is meaningful, but to rap about something so simple and 'everyday' like skateboarding is really cool of him, and the fact that he can turn it into an amazing track that has many hidden meanings and symbolism that probably hit home to a bunch of people.. is even better. cheers lupe.keep doing what you do.
This same question has been invading my thoughts the past few days as I've been deciding which lyrics to use for a tattoo I'm going to be getting. I could go on a complete rant right now like i always do when Lupe is brought up or when people ask me why I'm getting a Lupe Fiasco tattoo but I'll keep it short :). This is such a difficult question to answer because every one of his songs is so truly amazing in it's own way. I don't just like Lupe Fiasco's music, his music means so much more than that to me. His music has gotten me through the darkest, most difficult days and yet has also hyped me up on the way to a party. I love Lupe Fiasco, everything he represents and stands for, and every single lyric in every single song he has ever written has inspired me so much. I'd have to say my favorite is The Instrumental though because not only is it a phenomenal song, it was also the very first song I ever heard by him. My friend Pat made me listen to it 4 years ago and I've been in love with his music ever since. Senior year in High School, I was assigned an analytical essay about 3 pieces of work by any writer, so instead of choosing a writer, I asked if it would be okay if i did Lupe Fiasco instead. I presented a good case and he actually agreed, so I wrote an essay about The Instrumental, Streets On Fire, and Intruder Alert. It was definitely the only essay I've ever enjoyed. The fact that i can write an essay on Lupe's songs just proves that has the deepest, most powerful and meaningful music out there. Thank you for changing my life and inspiring me daily, Lupe :)
Hello/Goodbye (Uncool), shows he can go versatile and not just rap over the usual rap beats and still make it dope. And it is more of story telling than rapping as in the second verse he depicts a war leader who decides he isn't going to fight anymore. And Lupe gives a great visual as they raid his house to capture him. And a rapper who can make you give you more than just lyrics to recite but can actually give a mental picture which he has done so many times is what sets himself apart.
Hip-hop saved my life, do I really need to explain as this is obviously one of the greatest rap song ever ! I'd love to grab one of these poster for my room at university ! Repping for you lupe in canada ! Still waiting for the day I can see you perform live !
I think its IMPOSSIBLE to just pick one favorite song, so I'm gonna have give a quick breakdown on my top 5 :) BMF: I love the switch up into POSITIVE lyrics, shining some light on people like Malcolm X and Martin Luther, verses Big Meech and Larry Hoover. And the idea of "building minds faster" is just beautiful. Words I Never Said: Who doesn't love and respect a song that speaks nothing but the truth?! (You want the realness? Well, I gotcha!) Go To Sleep: (#1 on my itunes with almost 800 plays!) :D CRAZY wordplay and metaphors! It seems like I catch something new every time I listen to this song. This is an eargasmic song at its greatest. Put You On Game: The lyrics and the way Lupe dictates the words is incredible. His style of rapping is so unique, unlike anything I've ever heard before. This song has a flow thats on a whole 'nother level of UNTOUCHABLE. Beautiful Lasers: Lyrics that cut so deep, its been a LONG time since I've had a song that touches my soul the way that this one does. I love to see the positivity and bright energy that came from such a dark and negative time. Remember, love always shines :)
Glory, off of Fahrenheit 1/15 Part II: Revenge of the Nerds. I've been following Lupe since 04 and the first time that I heard Glory it brought tears to my eyes, I almost broke down. I was going through a really rough time in my life and that song helped me through it. Not only did it help me through it but it inspired me to become a better person. It made me decide to be a more active human being. It made me drop listening to ear candy and develop a taste for food for thought. It made me open my eyes and realize that we are in a simulated reality controlled by our government. Any time I'm feeling down I listen to that song and it brings me right back up to myself. It still remains my favorite song to this day. I made countless friends sit down and listen to it while reading the lyrics in hopes that they would feel the same way as me. Through all of it though, it helped me realize that when you are intelligent and enlightened that all you want to do is spread that same feeling of peace, love, & understanding, but sadly, you can show people water, but can't make them drink it. It even inspired me to become an artist myself, and I know one day Lu and I will work together, but until that day...I'm going to respect the position I play, never letting my heart reflect the conditions in which I stay.
The Coolest because his genius lyrics got the concept of his album across...it also has a sick instrumental...."and if the rain stops and everything's dry, she would cry just so I could drink the tears from her eyes. she'll teach me how to fly. even cushion my fall if my engines ever stall and i plummet from the sky"
I love Put you on game. Its sounds and lyrics are dark but a really a lyrical trip into a world many never understand. It gives a new perspective on power and those who have it vs. those who don't . I don't have nearly enough of his music.
If would be a very hard decision to make but i would have to say my favorite Lupe song is words i never say. It sends such an incredible message to me and he is the only artist who would speak out in such a way that grabs anyone and makes them want more.
My current favorite song of Lupe Fiasco is Beautiful Lasers because the song is packed with raw emotion that's just so relative and undeniable. The lyrics knife at your core. I love how it comments on the darkness of life, and how there's always something to keep you going as long as you're willing to open your eyes and find it. We all have moments at rock bottom, and this song acts as a conversation to lift you out of that depression. It's simply inspiring, and I think it's his best work yet. The song really studies how we crumble within because of all the chaotic aspects of life. Why is life worth living if "everything down here sucks?" Why not cut to the chase because "maybe what's up there is great." It presents suicidal ideation and completely diminishes it through the presentation of human connection. To connect with each other and enjoy life is worth all the obstacles life comes with. Simply put, Beautiful Lasers is an inspiring masterpiece.

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Take one look around Janice Andrews' classroom and you know it's a fascinating place to be. Trained to teach physical education, she also teaches AP Biology, anatomy, and photography.
Her science classes are inquiry-based, she places small experiments around the room to spark students interest. On this day her "Health Opportunities through Physical Education" class is reviewing for their upcoming final, which students say won't be easy. "She has everything you'd expect in a teacher, she won't let her students fail. She will push you and push you and push you until you get it right," said student Anthony Summerlin.
"The kids recognize that she is demanding. You don't know how many past students, even parents who are past students, want their kids to have her, their grade may not be as high but they know their students will receive rigor and challenge for the next step in their education and their lives," said Principal Buddy Brown. "She is just a good teacher, she has good qualities, she is just a good woman," said student Maranda Carroll.
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A league debut goal from Daniel Sturridge was not enough as Liverpool slipped to a 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.
United took a 19th minute lead through top scorer Robin van Persie when he side-footed Patrice Evra's low centre home from six yards following an even opening.
The home side doubled their advantage shortly after the break when Evra headed Van Persie's free-kick home - though replays suggested Nemanja Vidic may have in fact got the final touch.
Substitute Sturridge helped Liverpool serve up an immediate retort as he fired home after David De Gea had spilled a Steven Gerrard drive - and the Reds pressed hard for a leveller in the latter stages, but United were able to hold out for the win.
The pre-match team news confirmed Stewart Downing would join Luis Suarez and Raheem Sterling in attack, while new signing Sturridge was named on the bench along with the fit-again Fabio Borini.
It was the Italian's first involvement since Stoke City on October 7 following a foot injury.
The opening exchanges were in keeping with the early tempo of Liverpool - United clashes from over the years as both teams set about sounding each other out.
Indeed, the game's first opportunity of note did not arrive until the 19th minute - and with it, the home side took the lead as Van Persie tucked Evra's low cross beyond Pepe Reina from close range.
The Dutchman spurned a good opportunity to add a quick-fire second moments later, scooping over from just inside the area after being picked out by Ashley Young's pass.
Still, chances remained at a premium, though United slowly began to pose the greater threat - and Liverpool had a magnificent Daniel Agger block to thank for preventing Danny Welbeck from getting a clear shot on goal in after the striker had collected Joe Allen's wayward pass outside the box.
Tom Cleverley volleyed narrowly wide soon after while a goalmouth scramble inside the Reds' six-yard box saw Martin Skrtel hack Van Persie's flick off the line to ensure the scoreline remained at 1-0 heading into the break.
Brendan Rodgers opted to introduce Sturridge into the action at half-time with the 23-year-old replacing Lucas Leiva in an attempt to give the visitors more attacking potency in the second period.
And on 52 minutes, Liverpool manufactured their first real attempt when a counter-attack resulted in Andre Wisdom shooting off target from the corner of the box after being teed up by Suarez.
But just two minutes later, the hosts extended their lead as Evra arrived at the back post to nod in Van Persie's free-kick, though the final touch may have come off Vidic.
However, Liverpool served up an instant riposte when Sturridge reacted quickest to tap into the back of the net after De Gea had been unable to hold onto Gerrard's drilled effort.
Borini was summoned from the bench shortly after, taking the place of Sterling as the Reds chased a leveller.
Liverpool's tails were finally up and Sturridge and Borini both went close as the home crowd grew restless, but they were unable to breach the United rearguard again as the hosts held on for the three points.
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this thread is retarded...
how about ash just has a foursome with all of them, then theres no hard feelings bahahahahaha...
this thread is retarded...
how about ash just has a foursome with all of them, then theres no hard feelings bahahahahaha...
I'd obviously pick Misty. It really seems that they both like each other.
That may be true(MAYBE) but Misty is by far the ugliest out of the three. Look at her hair. Why the hell does she have that sticking out the side?
like I said in another thread, MISTY'S HAIR IS THE BOMB!
complete with fuse...and explosion!
the pink parody is brilliantly true. I could not stop laughing throughout reading that.
Misty would be good for Ash. Ash would not be good for Misty. and quite frankly, I like Misty better. who cares how her hair is, she was an awesome character.
May is a close second, because she was mature for her age. dawn is an idiot, and hasn't been around that long.
as Ash needs a girl to get over his poke-fetish, all of them would be good for him. he just wouldn't be good for them. anyone think about it that way?
BROCK should get together with may. cause she's hot. and he needs a hot girl. just saying.
None, because Ash and Latias make such a better couple. =P
But of those three... Well, I honestly like Misty the best. Not just because she's the original, either. She's more outspoken (and seems more intelligent) than the other two. Whether she'd be good with Ash is hard to say, since he's such an idiot half the time... -.-
Why the hell would Brock and May hook up. He should go back to the Pike Queen
PIKE QUEEN!! hell yeah! wait, who's the pike queen?
I don't know, that was a random statement 'bout brock an may.
ignore it.
some people have been saying misty is 10. MISTY IS 12! seriously, people!
and her hair is still da bomb.. or at least A bomb...
dawn gets nobody. she goes home to her mommy, who takes her into her bawling figure into her loving arms, and breast feeds her, since dawn is nothing more than a skanky baby.
who dresses like a skank. I think i've made myself clear.
so? she's still a SKANK.
and a baby.
if she was a skanky BABE, I might not mind so much. but a skanky BABY?
aw, HELL no!
wow, just wow i imagind that sick scene you son of a bitch.......
i think may is the best since she is ultra hot
I can't express my disdain for misty enough
on the other hand, I despise ash almost as nearly as much
idiots who reproduce with idiots create more idiots, so misty as a potential is out
I know nothing about may but I would assume she's an idiot too. and dawn seems all right from the two episodes I watched
but in reality i think ash is best suited for bruno of the elite four
Ash doesn't deserve anyone. Not even May, and frankly, May's horrible.
Misty is a stupid slut May is a ho and dawn is a dumbazz and ash is a pokechild malester so he belonges with pikachu.
Well, I heard Pikachu is female, if you get my drift....
People admire and respect their superiors, are repulsed and disgusted by their inferiors, and connect to their equals.
The extreme highs and lows in life get a strong reaction - Yet it the averages in life that most people connect to.
The class system is nothing more then different groups of people grouping with their fellow equals and feeling the sense of separation from their superiors and inferiors.
Ash wont get any as while he is single they can add more characters and more characters=more areas= $$$$$$$$$$$$
i've been wondering this ever since my first pubic hair.
"wait..if they're all on a journey together.. for years..he's atleast seen her naked right?"
wrong. i think if 'pokemon' creators wanted to dipict some type of relationship in this KIDS cartoon, they would have. it's obvious misty liked him (pokemon movie, her ass was TRIPPIN when that girl was all over ash) and ash is obviously not gay, he blushes all the time when a girl thinks hes cute (aww. just a shy one). If anything misty is OBVIOUSLY the only choice because they've had quite a few romantic seens. (i believe in an episode they've kissed)
none of these new skanks have had any. Dawn is a fucking slut NO LIE. what 10 year, no better yet, what mother lets her 10 year leave the house with a 15 year old wearing a mini skirt and lets her stay with him for a whole season?
If you ask me, im waiting for the epiologe to end where ash catches back up with misty, they hook up, get married w/e and live happily ever after.
There is no way in hell they can make up ANYmore poke mon, the new diamond and pearl ones are realllllly cheesy. a fire monkey? what the fuck, thats just gay. don't know why they thought a flaming curious george or mumble from happy feet would make good pokemon. terrible.
in all honestly, im ready for it to end that way so ican live my life happily and get over it LOL.
misty, ftw.
edit: and ash's voicer has changed (to a teen who voice is on the verge of shattering) making him sound REALLY gay. i hate the new episodes back when misty was around
May does make a good couple with Ash. But then Dawn is in pearl and diamond so................... I pick Dawn! =)


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Spring 2011: Joitoiu posted a 15-11 record in singles play during the spring, and went 2-3 in the WAC. He was 15-10 at the No. 3 position and 0-1 at No. 4. In doubles play he went 16-8 on the year, including a 12-8 mark at No. 1 and a 4-0 record at No. 2.
Fall 2010: Joutiou went 8-3 in singles play on the season, winning six consecutive matches after dropping his first singles match of the season...he advanced to the round of 32 at the ITA Regional Tournament, and the round of 16 at the Pacific Northwest Intercollegiate...advanced to the semi-finals of the doubles bracket in the PNW Intercollegiate with parter Marius Cirstea...went 4-5 in doubles on the season, and played all nine matches with Cristea.
2009-10: Alex has gone 27-9 in singles matches in 2009-10 and 24-14 in doubles. Primarily a No. 5 player, Alex has gone 7-1 in the spring when playing in the No. 4 or No. 3 slot. Joitoiu won 13 out of 14 matches from Feb. 7 - April 2, and has seven wins over opponents from nationally ranked teams. On the doubles side he claimed the championship at the 16-team Gonzaga/Eastern Washington Classic in the fall with teammate Lachlan Reed. He beat Reed in the finals of the same even to claim the singles title. He also advanced to the round of 32 at the 128-player ITA DI Mountain Regional Championships.
2008-09: Joitoiu went 18-9 in singles matches during the spring season, and played at the No. 1, 2 and 3 positions. Went 16-10 in doubles competition, playing all but three matches in the No. 1 doubles slot.
Previous School: Joitoiu joins the Vandals after spending his freshman year at the University of Oklahoma. Joitoiu played both doubles and singles for the Sooners and helped them achieve a ranking as high as No. 33 in 2007.
Junior Tennis: Joitoiu was ranked as high as sixth in the junior national rankings and No. 30 in the menfs national ranking in Romania. Played in eight ATP singles events and 18 ATP doubles events. Won several national tournaments in Romania and had an ITF ranking as high as No. 463.
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Miami Dolphins Defensive Depth Chart: 2011 Offseason
Jeff Ireland believes it's important to build on the team's strengths, which means the Miami Dolphins defense, which finished sixth in the NFL in yards allowed (309.3) last season, could be getting a couple of new pieces in 2011.
Retaining nose tackle Paul Soliai courtesy of the franchise tag, and restructuring Will Allen's deal ensures that the unit shouldn't take a step backwards if injuries don't become a factor.
But exactly how can the Dolphins defense - which features six starters who are 25 or younger – improve? We'll address that during this breakdown of the Dolphins' pre-draft and free agency depth chart on defense.
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LE – Kendall Langford, Phillip Merling, Ryan Baker, Lionel Dotson
NT – Paul Soliai, Chris Baker
RE – Randy Starks, Jared Odrick, Rob Rose (practice squad in '10)
Keeping Soliai will ensure that the strength of the defense remains intact, but expect to lose Tony McDaniel to free agency. The versatile defensive lineman will be looking for more money, and more playing time than the Dolphins will be willing to offer. McDaniel will likely be replaced by Odrick, last year's first-round pick, who began the season as a starter. Considering how well Langford played last season, and the fact Starks was a Pro Bowler, this unit should be more forceful than they were in 2010 if Soliai picks up where he left off. Langford's in the final year of his contract and will be playing for pay, and now that Starks won't be playing nose tackle he can spend this offseason regaining the speed and quickness he lost.
Linebackers (9)
WLB – Cameron Wake
MIKE ILB – Karlos Dansby, Tim Dobbins, Mike Rivera
MOE ILB – Channing Crowder, A.J. Edds, Austin Spitler
SLB – Koa Misi, Ikaika Alama-Francis
Wake is coming off a 57 tackle, 14 sack season that earned him his first of what could be many Pro Bowl berths. But he's the Dolphins' only pass rushing threat. That's why the defense registered just 39 sacks last season, five fewer than they produced in 2009. Misi is growing into his role, and will continue to get better, but he must provide more than the 4.5 sacks he generated last season? If there's doubt he can do so the Dolphins must add another pass rushing outside linebacker through free agency or the draft. Dansby fell four tackles shy of producing a 100 tackles season, but he was handcuffed by the unit's need for him to drop back into coverage. The Dolphins need more from the other inside linebacker spot considering Crowder had his least productive season as an NFL starter in 2010. Edds, who was sidelined by an ACL injury last season he suffered during training camp, should be healthy enough to push Crowder for playing time. Everyone else in the unit must prove they are more than filler.
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CB – Vontae Davis, Benny Sapp, Nate Ness
CB – Sean Smith, Will Allen, Nolan Carroll
FS – Chris Clemons, Reshad Jones, Jonathon Amaya
SS - Yeremiah Bell, Tyrone Culver, Mark Restelli (CFL)
Smith and Davis took a couple steps forward as the Dolphins starting cornerbacks, but both still have room for improvement if they plan to live up to their Pro Bowl caliber potential. Smith need to work on his hands, pulling in some of the numerous dropped interceptions. And Davis must improve his technique, learning to lock-down defenders better. Getting Allen back should help the unit because his veteran wisdom was missed last season. Allen, who is entering his 11th NFL season, could push for a starting spot, but it's more likely that he'll challenge Sapp for the nickel cornerback spot. Sapp is due $1.9 million next season, which makes him the highest paid cornerback on the 2011 payroll. That distinction means he must produce to remain on the roster. Clemons, who was slowed by a groin injury in the second half of last season, and Jones will continue their battle to see who serves as the starting free safety. Now that Jones has a year in the 3-4 scheme under his belt this competition should get interesting.
P – Brandon Fields
LS – John Denney
K – Dan Carpenter
Returners – Davone Bess on punts, and Carroll on kickoffs, but don't be surprised if Kory Sheets gets into the mix. The Dolphins could also draft or sign a player that could upgrade the return unit.
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text: The Division of Education Programs works to strengthen humanities education through programs aimed at pre-collegiate and post-secondary levels of study. Through intensive summer programs of reading and discussion with recognized scholars, individual teachers have opportunities to strengthen their mastery of the subjects they teach in history, philosophy, literature and languages, world cultures, art history, and political science, among others. These residential programs encourage schoolteachers and college teachers to study common texts, visit collections in libraries and museums, exchange ideas about the art of teaching, and share insights and materials with their colleagues and students. The Division has several grant programs to support institutional endeavors. Historically Black colleges and universities, tribal colleges and universities, and Hispanic-serving institutions receive grants to enhance the humanities content of existing programs, develop new programs, or lay the foundation for more extensive endeavors in the future. The division also funds two- to three-year programs of faculty and curricular development for community college teachers and administrators. The topics of these programs--responding to the Chairman's Bridging Cultures initiative--highlight the role of the humanities in enhancing understanding and respect for diverse cultures and subcultures within America's borders and around the globe. Institutions seeking curricular innovation may receive support for one or more faculty to develop a new undergraduate course exploring a question of enduring significance.


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North Berwick, East Lothian (June 15, 2010) - ETSU rising senior Rhys Enoch (Cornwall, England) and rising junior Michael Stewart (Troon, Scotland) are tied for the lead after the first round at the British Amateur Championship.
Enoch, winner of the NCAA East regional last month, put together a faultless round of four birdies and no bogeys to share the lead at the half-way stage of stroke play qualifying with a 67 on the Par-71 North Berwick layout.
Stewart also finished with an equally impressive round of 67 after 18-holes of play after putting together 7 birdies during his opening round.
There are 288 players competing in the prestigious event with the top 64 players plus ties advancing to the Match Play portion, June 16-19.
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One Voice I'll Miss (And One Not So Much…)
I heard the other day that these two guys (Jon Miller and Joe Morgan) will no longer be calling games together on ESPN.
I'll miss Jon Miller. He didn't have the greatest insights into the game, but his voice was both pleasant and exciting to listen to. Here's an example:
On the other hand, Joe Morgan (a star from the Cincinnati Big Red Machine long ago) was one of the most knowledgeable baseball guys I've ever heard behind a mic. Trouble was, he was too arrogant to really be likeable on-air, radiating a brusque manner that undermined his tremendous knowledge.


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Rated 1 out of 5 by Imapayne Huge disappointment I did quite a bit of research on beverage dispensers before ordering this one. I was very excited to find a cute barrel design in place of the trendy mason jar look and the standard glass beverage dispensers that look fancy. I was extremely pleased to see this was only a 19.99 product, less than other sites have for a similar product. We received the product and it was packaged well. We pulled it out and washed it. The dish water was warm and the water used for rinsing was warm. As my husband rinsed it off, the glass broke in half. In looking at the remaining pieces, it was clear the glass was super thin in one section, causing it to break. The glass thickness varied the whole way around the the dispenser. I don't know if this was a fluke with the product we received, but it was very disappointing for it to break when being washed/rinsed before we were able to use it. April 11, 2013
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