When is the Governor of South Carolina going to call it quits?
I want to thank the AP and UPI for breaking this story. Our Governor Mark Sanford is under investigation again and this time it's not going away. I wished he'd cut his losses and get out now. BTW to Majgross and Wolf on this answers.com hey fellas you pull your ,out of your rectal fill in the blank. They are Governor "Lost Cause" Sanfords cheerleaders they see nothing wrong with the affair that Mark Sanford had. They don't think the military should wade into this fiasco. They are drinking Kool-Aid and smoking latin lettuce. One even said he's done some training with Special Forces Advisors and such they must have let him fast rope out of a Helicopter and he fell on his head eh Majgross anyway tomorrow the dubious Governor is holding a press conference to answer his new charges: using state owned Aircraft to take personal and political trips which is unlawful. And I am still going to ask hopefully to his face did he earn the rank of Captain fair and square when he was at Charleston Air Force base but he's going to lie to my face just like he lied about the Appalachian trail by way of Argentina eh Governor Sanford,likes to kiss pigs, can't control his Lieutenant Governor who has committed so many traffic speeding felonies it is not even funny...but I forgot he has the DI thing in his favor "Diplomatic Immunity" he can speed he do things that would get regular people a police record. He commit felonious acts and still remain a state constable. Mark Sanford can accept money from people that train animals to fight and kill each other call them chicken cock fighters. Someone cried because cock fighting is a felony they want it reduced to a mis-da-whatchamacallit (I am being funny) but even before Michael Vick people were doing this long ago and even today people stage dog and chicken fights. But the cops never seem to be able to catch the crooks. BTW while I am on a Governor Mark Sanford roll...he has a Supreme Court Justice her name is Jean Toal (she looks Bi) she has been involved in so many hit and runs and she claimed she could not remember hitting someone's car then she drove away. Like the Lieutenant Gov. she has DI and she thinks people are scared of her. This state is a freak show not all of it or the people but you can get a joke a minute from this place the Confederate flag, that horrible slang south-thern accent don't blame me blame your Governor he makes me detest your state most of all. A big liar and coward. Did you know Prince Harry of England a kid has more gumption than Mark Sanford. He wanted to fight in Iraq and the Royal Household would not let him so he sneaked over to the war zone. But he did not lie he told them he wanted to fight. And he was by hook or crook. Mark Sanford has done no time as far as I know in Iraq or Afghanistan. Prove me wrong. Stay tuned at 9:00 AM on Monday we have our say with our LAMEDuck Governor.
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You know this is way too long. I couldn't read it, but luckily I know the answer without. He will not resign. As a member of the shadowy religious group known variously as "The Family" and "C Street", which models itself after dictators like Hitler and Mao, and is working for a world-wide Christian fundamentalist cabal, he considers himself one of God's Chosen. God wants him to be Governor, and God has waived all laws and rules. He can do whatever he wants and needs no forgiveness. ∠°)
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South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford has proven himself to be an embarrassment not only to his family, but more importantly, to his state and to our nation. Twice in my lifetime, the extracurricular activities of my state's governor (New York) has proven to be an embarrassment to us. The first time was in 1963 when Governor Nelson Rockefeller divorced his wife of 31 years to marry 'Happy' Murphy. These actions cost Rockefeller the 1964 GOP presidential nomination. Infidelity reared its ugly head again when Rockefeller died, in 1979, when he was with his 25 year old secretary. The scandalous circumstances of his death were widely reported. In March of 2008, Governor Eliot Spitzer was implicated in a prostitution ring. He resigned within days of the public disclosure. The actions of Governor Mark Sanford can not be excused. They go beyond having an affair. He disappeared for days. He broke his bond with the people of South Carolina. His trust and his ability to effectively govern has been irreparably damaged He simply must go.. His repeated apologies, and draping himself around his Christian faith, and saying God will make him a better leader does not fly with me. As a congressman in Washington, DC, he shared a townhouse with other good 'Christian evangelical' lawmakers including Nevada Senator John Ensign and former Mississippi Congressman Chip Pickering, who, since then, have ALL been implicated with extramarital affairs. Must be something in the drinking water, what do you think? Sanford has to go. And, now, we find out about his expensive plane trips? The so-called 'fiscal conservative' who orders his staff to use 'both sides' of a 'post-it note.' What a hypocrite in so many ways. Fiscal Conservative? Hypocrite Evangelical Christian with High Moral Values? Hypocrite Role Model as Governor/Leader of his state? Hypocrite Devoted Husband? Hypocrite Attentive Father? Hypocrite I have never believed in anything so firmly...Sanford has to go!
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Sunday, October 7, 2012
How do I get my parents to let me have some freedom when I'm home from college?
I go to college on the other side of the country from my childhood home. I go to a liberal school and I have a lot of freedom. I have always gotten good grades and have never been in trouble with the law or with my school in any capacity, and I'm even a student leader. Despite my pristine record and my daughterly, very helpful manner around the house, my parents refuse to let me have any freedoms, despite the fact that I am 19 and don't live in the house anymore. I have a boyfriend that I've been seeing for 9 months now, and I've met his parents and he's met mine. We are going to be separated for 6 months because he is going to China for study abroad and I'm going to Argentina. I want to visit him for 4 days, and I'm using my own money to buy the plane ticket (I had a job at school). However, my parents think it's "too much" for me to want to go visit him, and are making it really difficult for me to go, basically saying that they won't let me. Instead, my mother wants me to stay at home and do paperwork for her for free. I don't even have a car at home, and my parents insist on instituting a curfew, even though I'm in college. I just can't deal with arguing with them anymore. How do I assert myself and stop being under their constant attempts at controlling me at home? Yes, I am living at the house now- I come home for winter and summer breaks. I would have gotten my own living arrangement or been out of state, but I'm only in the states till July, and then I'm in Argentina for study abroad. Also, I don't have a car because they sold it after I went to college, without my permission. And by "freedoms," I mean things like allowing me to visit my friends, having me do other things besides just chores and errands around the house- which my brother does not have to help with at all. I hope that helped!
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Why going "home" after College anyways? Try to rent an apartment with a friend (to ease the burden of rent and other expenses) and live a normal adult life, and "visit" your parents on occasions. I knew right after College, I couldn't go back home and live the life my parents wanted for me. Get room mates, work it out !
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I can't help but be confused by your question. Do you live in your parents house while writing this, or do you live somewhere else? When you say "refuse to let me have any freedoms," what does that mean? Also, from what you say it sounds like your parents are the reason you don't have a car at home- did they not get you one, or did they force you not to buy one? If you want to be treated like an adult, then you need to present yourself as one. Bargain. If you're upset about the curfew, tell them that they have the right to lock their doors at night whenever they want but that they no longer have control over whether you will be inside or outside those doors on any particular night. If they don't want to be disturbed after a certain time of night, it's their prerogative. As for the plane trip, find someone else to take you to the airport. Although they might be trying to influence you to keep your money for something they might interpret as more important, it's your money to spend or squander as you please. If they don't want to drive you to the airport, then it's not their job. If they're going to refuse you money next year based on how you spend your money now, then it's still your choice between their money and seeing your boyfriend. No matter how things happen, it's still your decision to make. You can be a dutiful daughter and an adult at the same time- just recognize that you can't control their input if they want to make things difficult.
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Try to stay with a friend while your in the area if its only a short time. Get a roommate that can find another person for the apartment to continue the lease. You are 19, educated and clearly capable to make your own decisions. You live in their household but you are legal age. If you were to make a wise decision to go out with friends against their will what will they do? If you can no longer stand how they are talk to them. If a good talk doesnt work for the situation you have no other choice but to not be dependant on living there temporarily. You will have to find another place.
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If things are so bad and you want your freedom, then that's easy. Get a job. Pay for your own school, bills, supplies, utilities, etc. Get your own place. Simple. They can't tell you what to do or how to spend your money and you don't owe them anything. If that is not something you want to do then you're going to have to deal with the issues at home. They are paying for college and you get to come back to a home with a family there for you when you feel like it. You don't have to pay rent...but you get to do chores. Don't you think you owe them at least that if not more? You don't pay for anything and yet you are acting like the child that you still are and you want to have your freedoms at home. Pay rent, utilities, your own food, etc and work that up with your parents and then you will be able to have your freedoms and show how responsible and adult you are. I think they have a good point about not visiting your boyfriend. It's only been 9 months and you're 19. That isnt' long enough to get to know someone and you are still very young and have some growing up to do. What happens when you go to see him and you get in a fight or he acts like he doesn't know you....you'll be stuck in an unfamiliar place alone. Not a smart idea. Save the money for that apartment, paying for school, bills, etc and saving up for a car. By the way......many people don't have cars and they manage to get to work just fine. If you want something bad enough, you fight for it and do whatever you can to get it. As long as you are under their rook, you have to obey their rules. It's very simple. They aren't controlling you. They are being your parents and caring about you. If you don't want that........well, you know what to do by now. Freedom costs money. You also will go a long way with you parents if you cut the attitude and begin to grow up and appreciate them.
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I think you need to assert yourself a little more and basically tell them that your going, you deserve to go, and they are not going to to stop you. My God, girl, you sound like the child of everyones dreams and they are giving you a hard time about your freedom? I think they need to take a good long look at your track record and act accordingly.
I go to college on the other side of the country from my childhood home. I go to a liberal school and I have a lot of freedom. I have always gotten good grades and have never been in trouble with the law or with my school in any capacity, and I'm even a student leader. Despite my pristine record and my daughterly, very helpful manner around the house, my parents refuse to let me have any freedoms, despite the fact that I am 19 and don't live in the house anymore. I have a boyfriend that I've been seeing for 9 months now, and I've met his parents and he's met mine. We are going to be separated for 6 months because he is going to China for study abroad and I'm going to Argentina. I want to visit him for 4 days, and I'm using my own money to buy the plane ticket (I had a job at school). However, my parents think it's "too much" for me to want to go visit him, and are making it really difficult for me to go, basically saying that they won't let me. Instead, my mother wants me to stay at home and do paperwork for her for free. I don't even have a car at home, and my parents insist on instituting a curfew, even though I'm in college. I just can't deal with arguing with them anymore. How do I assert myself and stop being under their constant attempts at controlling me at home? Yes, I am living at the house now- I come home for winter and summer breaks. I would have gotten my own living arrangement or been out of state, but I'm only in the states till July, and then I'm in Argentina for study abroad. Also, I don't have a car because they sold it after I went to college, without my permission. And by "freedoms," I mean things like allowing me to visit my friends, having me do other things besides just chores and errands around the house- which my brother does not have to help with at all. I hope that helped!
Family - 5 Answers
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Why going "home" after College anyways? Try to rent an apartment with a friend (to ease the burden of rent and other expenses) and live a normal adult life, and "visit" your parents on occasions. I knew right after College, I couldn't go back home and live the life my parents wanted for me. Get room mates, work it out !
2 :
I can't help but be confused by your question. Do you live in your parents house while writing this, or do you live somewhere else? When you say "refuse to let me have any freedoms," what does that mean? Also, from what you say it sounds like your parents are the reason you don't have a car at home- did they not get you one, or did they force you not to buy one? If you want to be treated like an adult, then you need to present yourself as one. Bargain. If you're upset about the curfew, tell them that they have the right to lock their doors at night whenever they want but that they no longer have control over whether you will be inside or outside those doors on any particular night. If they don't want to be disturbed after a certain time of night, it's their prerogative. As for the plane trip, find someone else to take you to the airport. Although they might be trying to influence you to keep your money for something they might interpret as more important, it's your money to spend or squander as you please. If they don't want to drive you to the airport, then it's not their job. If they're going to refuse you money next year based on how you spend your money now, then it's still your choice between their money and seeing your boyfriend. No matter how things happen, it's still your decision to make. You can be a dutiful daughter and an adult at the same time- just recognize that you can't control their input if they want to make things difficult.
3 :
Try to stay with a friend while your in the area if its only a short time. Get a roommate that can find another person for the apartment to continue the lease. You are 19, educated and clearly capable to make your own decisions. You live in their household but you are legal age. If you were to make a wise decision to go out with friends against their will what will they do? If you can no longer stand how they are talk to them. If a good talk doesnt work for the situation you have no other choice but to not be dependant on living there temporarily. You will have to find another place.
4 :
If things are so bad and you want your freedom, then that's easy. Get a job. Pay for your own school, bills, supplies, utilities, etc. Get your own place. Simple. They can't tell you what to do or how to spend your money and you don't owe them anything. If that is not something you want to do then you're going to have to deal with the issues at home. They are paying for college and you get to come back to a home with a family there for you when you feel like it. You don't have to pay rent...but you get to do chores. Don't you think you owe them at least that if not more? You don't pay for anything and yet you are acting like the child that you still are and you want to have your freedoms at home. Pay rent, utilities, your own food, etc and work that up with your parents and then you will be able to have your freedoms and show how responsible and adult you are. I think they have a good point about not visiting your boyfriend. It's only been 9 months and you're 19. That isnt' long enough to get to know someone and you are still very young and have some growing up to do. What happens when you go to see him and you get in a fight or he acts like he doesn't know you....you'll be stuck in an unfamiliar place alone. Not a smart idea. Save the money for that apartment, paying for school, bills, etc and saving up for a car. By the way......many people don't have cars and they manage to get to work just fine. If you want something bad enough, you fight for it and do whatever you can to get it. As long as you are under their rook, you have to obey their rules. It's very simple. They aren't controlling you. They are being your parents and caring about you. If you don't want that........well, you know what to do by now. Freedom costs money. You also will go a long way with you parents if you cut the attitude and begin to grow up and appreciate them.
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I think you need to assert yourself a little more and basically tell them that your going, you deserve to go, and they are not going to to stop you. My God, girl, you sound like the child of everyones dreams and they are giving you a hard time about your freedom? I think they need to take a good long look at your track record and act accordingly.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Should the USA have bothered bidding for 2022 World Cup?
Should the USA have bothered bidding for 2022 World Cup?
Before any Americans get up in arms and possibly offended let me explain my question. It was fairly obvivious that the 2022 World Cup was going to end up going to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) because 4 of the 5 nations are in the AFC (personally i would have like it to have gone for Australia (who are in the AFC) , but thats for another time). My main point is, Should the USA pulled out of 2022 bidding and waited for 2026 becasue (and here's the logic): Europe were guranteed 2018 Asia was bound to get 2022 (which they did) South America won't bid till for a tournament till 2030 becuse they have all made a pact not to harm or challenge and have promised to back a centenery bid by Uruguay/Argentina All that means that The USA would only face eligible bids for 2026 from Africa, Oceania and fellow North American bids. It seems unlikely that Canada, Mexico or New Zealand are going to put a competive bid together and time between 2010 and 2026 makes it unlikely that an African bid would win, not to mention that South Africa is 'probably' the only suitable african nation Plus, it is my understanding that a country for a future hosting continet has to wait 2 tournaments to bid again eg. South America 2026, Europe 2030, Asia 2034 So with this logic in mind and that the USA can and probably will walk into hosting 2026. Was it a waste of time and money the USA bidding this time round? (I get why they placed a bid, but would they have been better off looking at the picture tactically and possibly saving time, effort and money)
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NO THEY SHOULD NOT HAVE. WAIT UNTIL 2026 OR 2030
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You make some vaild points. In hindsight I'd say no- that goes for England as well. Once you take in some of the comments Blatter made prior to the voting (i.e: "When Russia bids for something, you can never say no". Along with a statement where he stated he wanted to bring the next two cups to new lands).-This tipped his hand that two new countries would be annointed. Taking in that I'd say it was a waste. USA selling features was they'd make a boat load of cash for FIFA. Problem is FIFA already makes loads of cash. Blatter has these delusions of grandeur that he will be awarded the Noble Prize soon. HA! Your point about it was Asia's turn was wrong, as they hosted it in 2002. I think it was pointless for Japan and S. Korea to bid as they just hosted it. I think Australia would have been a good choice. I think I echo other "rational" USA fans and say that I would not have a problem if the Aussies were awarded the Cup. So 2026 will be interesting. Hopefully Blatter and Platini will be out of office before the next round of voting goes. You're right about CONMEBOL and Argentina/Uruguay-which deserves to host again. As far as Africa goes, I think Morocco is capable of hosting a successful WC. In fact they were majorly screwed over by Blatter when came to the 2006 voting. They were a popular choice, and rumors swirled that they were "promised" to host the next Cup (2010). Egypt is a questionable host.
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Well, I don't think it was a waste of time if anything I think it was to prove a point. To show that we are starting to take soccer seriously. What about the Women's WC? We can bid for 2015 or 2019 right? 17
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nope qatar alreaddy have the cup for 2022 check their stadium out they are very nice
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you make pretty good points. in hindsight, no, it was not a good idea to bid, but fifa would have loved to have the usa host the wc. think about it. the usa generated (at least last year), the highest percentage of their revenue. and a lot of the football, stadiums are multi purpose. many pro and collegiate stadiums can easily hold well over 100k people. dallas stadium alone holds 120k. ohio state can hold 100k, so can ann arbor, dont get me started on the new giants stadium and msg, and i didnt even mention any in la. and not to mention the fact that the tv ratings would sky rocket. i think that would be about 10 times higher revenue than the past one, factoring in inflation. the 94 wc in america (although im not nearly old enough to remember) i think was shocking to see how many people in the usa actually showed up. but i think the main reason is to show stability. soccer is popular in asia, but in north america, its the most popular sport (most played recreational sport), we all know about south america and europe. in asia, the fastest growing sport (thanks to mainly yao ming) has become basketball. dont you think that fifa would want to keep soccer as the most dominant sport in asia too? i mean, its the most populated continent on earth. and also, to boost the economy. and i think its a great pr move. blatter isnt the most popular guy in the soccer world. i think he would get support from the media when it shows how soccer is boosting economies in all areas of the world (although qatar has a thriving economy). but thats my theory. i guess we will never truly know.
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od course
Before any Americans get up in arms and possibly offended let me explain my question. It was fairly obvivious that the 2022 World Cup was going to end up going to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) because 4 of the 5 nations are in the AFC (personally i would have like it to have gone for Australia (who are in the AFC) , but thats for another time). My main point is, Should the USA pulled out of 2022 bidding and waited for 2026 becasue (and here's the logic): Europe were guranteed 2018 Asia was bound to get 2022 (which they did) South America won't bid till for a tournament till 2030 becuse they have all made a pact not to harm or challenge and have promised to back a centenery bid by Uruguay/Argentina All that means that The USA would only face eligible bids for 2026 from Africa, Oceania and fellow North American bids. It seems unlikely that Canada, Mexico or New Zealand are going to put a competive bid together and time between 2010 and 2026 makes it unlikely that an African bid would win, not to mention that South Africa is 'probably' the only suitable african nation Plus, it is my understanding that a country for a future hosting continet has to wait 2 tournaments to bid again eg. South America 2026, Europe 2030, Asia 2034 So with this logic in mind and that the USA can and probably will walk into hosting 2026. Was it a waste of time and money the USA bidding this time round? (I get why they placed a bid, but would they have been better off looking at the picture tactically and possibly saving time, effort and money)
Other - Soccer - 6 Answers
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NO THEY SHOULD NOT HAVE. WAIT UNTIL 2026 OR 2030
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You make some vaild points. In hindsight I'd say no- that goes for England as well. Once you take in some of the comments Blatter made prior to the voting (i.e: "When Russia bids for something, you can never say no". Along with a statement where he stated he wanted to bring the next two cups to new lands).-This tipped his hand that two new countries would be annointed. Taking in that I'd say it was a waste. USA selling features was they'd make a boat load of cash for FIFA. Problem is FIFA already makes loads of cash. Blatter has these delusions of grandeur that he will be awarded the Noble Prize soon. HA! Your point about it was Asia's turn was wrong, as they hosted it in 2002. I think it was pointless for Japan and S. Korea to bid as they just hosted it. I think Australia would have been a good choice. I think I echo other "rational" USA fans and say that I would not have a problem if the Aussies were awarded the Cup. So 2026 will be interesting. Hopefully Blatter and Platini will be out of office before the next round of voting goes. You're right about CONMEBOL and Argentina/Uruguay-which deserves to host again. As far as Africa goes, I think Morocco is capable of hosting a successful WC. In fact they were majorly screwed over by Blatter when came to the 2006 voting. They were a popular choice, and rumors swirled that they were "promised" to host the next Cup (2010). Egypt is a questionable host.
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Well, I don't think it was a waste of time if anything I think it was to prove a point. To show that we are starting to take soccer seriously. What about the Women's WC? We can bid for 2015 or 2019 right? 17
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nope qatar alreaddy have the cup for 2022 check their stadium out they are very nice
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you make pretty good points. in hindsight, no, it was not a good idea to bid, but fifa would have loved to have the usa host the wc. think about it. the usa generated (at least last year), the highest percentage of their revenue. and a lot of the football, stadiums are multi purpose. many pro and collegiate stadiums can easily hold well over 100k people. dallas stadium alone holds 120k. ohio state can hold 100k, so can ann arbor, dont get me started on the new giants stadium and msg, and i didnt even mention any in la. and not to mention the fact that the tv ratings would sky rocket. i think that would be about 10 times higher revenue than the past one, factoring in inflation. the 94 wc in america (although im not nearly old enough to remember) i think was shocking to see how many people in the usa actually showed up. but i think the main reason is to show stability. soccer is popular in asia, but in north america, its the most popular sport (most played recreational sport), we all know about south america and europe. in asia, the fastest growing sport (thanks to mainly yao ming) has become basketball. dont you think that fifa would want to keep soccer as the most dominant sport in asia too? i mean, its the most populated continent on earth. and also, to boost the economy. and i think its a great pr move. blatter isnt the most popular guy in the soccer world. i think he would get support from the media when it shows how soccer is boosting economies in all areas of the world (although qatar has a thriving economy). but thats my theory. i guess we will never truly know.
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od course
Friday, September 28, 2012
Can anyone help with economics?
Can anyone help with economics?
Chapter 1 Introducing Money and the Financial System 1.1 Multiple Choice Questions 1) All of the following were events in the financial world in the early 2000s EXCEPT A) fears of deflation in Japan, the Eurozone, and the United States. B) governments of Eastern Europe abandoned communism. C) Argentina defaulted on its public debt. D) the value of the dollar declined significantly. 2) The financial system is primarily a means by which A) borrowers can use savers' funds until the savers themselves need the funds. B) money is put into circulation. C) the government puts into operation its plans for the economy. D) business firms distribute their goods. 3) Which of the following is NOT a financial instrument? A) a bond issued by Google B) Wachovia Bank C) A home mortgage loan D) a certificate of deposit 4) If you buy a bond issued by Intel, the bond is a(n): A) liability to Intel and an asset to you. B) liability to you and an asset to Intel. C) liability to both you and Intel. D) asset to both you and Intel. 5) Why would a saver with $10,000 be more likely to put it into a bank account than to lend it directly to a borrower? A) Direct loans of that sort are not legal in the United States. B) Banks pay higher interest rates on deposits than individual borrowers are likely to pay to individual lenders. C) It is easier and less risky to save money in a bank account and allow the bank to serve as a go-between with potential borrowers. D) Interest received from a bank is deductible on the federal income tax, whereas interest received from an individual borrower is not. Question Status: Previous Edition 6) Formerly in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, funds were transferred between savers and borrowers primarily through the A) banking system. B) stock market. C) bond market. D) government. Question Status: Previous Edition 7) The experiences of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union have demonstrated that A) using private networks in a financial system to channel funds from savers to borrowers is not a good approach. B) using the government to channel funds from savers to borrowers is not a good approach. C) the government can be very effective in increasing private saving. D) savers are usually willing to lend greater amounts than borrowers wish to borrow. Question Status: Previous Edition 8) Which of the following is NOT a key financial service provided by the financial system? A) Risk sharing B) Profitability C) Liquidity D) Information Question Status: Previous Edition 9) Economists define risk as A) the difference between the interest rate borrowers pay and the interest rate lenders receive. B) the degree of uncertainty of an asset's return. C) the ease with which an asset can be exchanged for other assets or for goods and services. D) the difference between the return on common stock and the return on corporate bonds. Question Status: Previous Edition 10) Economists define liquidity as A) the difference between the return on the asset and the return on a long-term U.S. Treasury bond. B) the fraction the asset makes up of an investor's portfolio. C) the ease with which an asset can be exchanged for other assets or for goods and services. D) the difference between the total demand for an asset and the total supply of the asset. Question Status: Previous Edition 11) Which of the following assets is the most liquid? A) Money market mutual fund B) Computer C) Washing machine D) U.S. Treasury bond Question Status: New 12) By providing and communicating information, the financial system A) reduces the difference between the return on three-month U.S. Treasury bills and the return on thirty-year U.S. Treasury bonds. B) relieves individual savers from the necessity of searching out individual borrowers. C) eliminates the risk in investing in the stock market. D) guarantees investors a reasonable return on their money. 13) Which of the following statements is correct? A) The financial sector is a large source of jobs in the U.S. economy, but a relatively small source of jobs in other major economies. B) The financial sector is a relatively small source of jobs in the U.S. economy, but a large source of jobs in other major economies. C) The financial sector is a large source of jobs in the U.S. and other major economies. D) The financial sector is a relative
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You're joking, right?
Chapter 1 Introducing Money and the Financial System 1.1 Multiple Choice Questions 1) All of the following were events in the financial world in the early 2000s EXCEPT A) fears of deflation in Japan, the Eurozone, and the United States. B) governments of Eastern Europe abandoned communism. C) Argentina defaulted on its public debt. D) the value of the dollar declined significantly. 2) The financial system is primarily a means by which A) borrowers can use savers' funds until the savers themselves need the funds. B) money is put into circulation. C) the government puts into operation its plans for the economy. D) business firms distribute their goods. 3) Which of the following is NOT a financial instrument? A) a bond issued by Google B) Wachovia Bank C) A home mortgage loan D) a certificate of deposit 4) If you buy a bond issued by Intel, the bond is a(n): A) liability to Intel and an asset to you. B) liability to you and an asset to Intel. C) liability to both you and Intel. D) asset to both you and Intel. 5) Why would a saver with $10,000 be more likely to put it into a bank account than to lend it directly to a borrower? A) Direct loans of that sort are not legal in the United States. B) Banks pay higher interest rates on deposits than individual borrowers are likely to pay to individual lenders. C) It is easier and less risky to save money in a bank account and allow the bank to serve as a go-between with potential borrowers. D) Interest received from a bank is deductible on the federal income tax, whereas interest received from an individual borrower is not. Question Status: Previous Edition 6) Formerly in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, funds were transferred between savers and borrowers primarily through the A) banking system. B) stock market. C) bond market. D) government. Question Status: Previous Edition 7) The experiences of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union have demonstrated that A) using private networks in a financial system to channel funds from savers to borrowers is not a good approach. B) using the government to channel funds from savers to borrowers is not a good approach. C) the government can be very effective in increasing private saving. D) savers are usually willing to lend greater amounts than borrowers wish to borrow. Question Status: Previous Edition 8) Which of the following is NOT a key financial service provided by the financial system? A) Risk sharing B) Profitability C) Liquidity D) Information Question Status: Previous Edition 9) Economists define risk as A) the difference between the interest rate borrowers pay and the interest rate lenders receive. B) the degree of uncertainty of an asset's return. C) the ease with which an asset can be exchanged for other assets or for goods and services. D) the difference between the return on common stock and the return on corporate bonds. Question Status: Previous Edition 10) Economists define liquidity as A) the difference between the return on the asset and the return on a long-term U.S. Treasury bond. B) the fraction the asset makes up of an investor's portfolio. C) the ease with which an asset can be exchanged for other assets or for goods and services. D) the difference between the total demand for an asset and the total supply of the asset. Question Status: Previous Edition 11) Which of the following assets is the most liquid? A) Money market mutual fund B) Computer C) Washing machine D) U.S. Treasury bond Question Status: New 12) By providing and communicating information, the financial system A) reduces the difference between the return on three-month U.S. Treasury bills and the return on thirty-year U.S. Treasury bonds. B) relieves individual savers from the necessity of searching out individual borrowers. C) eliminates the risk in investing in the stock market. D) guarantees investors a reasonable return on their money. 13) Which of the following statements is correct? A) The financial sector is a large source of jobs in the U.S. economy, but a relatively small source of jobs in other major economies. B) The financial sector is a relatively small source of jobs in the U.S. economy, but a large source of jobs in other major economies. C) The financial sector is a large source of jobs in the U.S. and other major economies. D) The financial sector is a relative
Economics - 1 Answers
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You're joking, right?
Friday, September 14, 2012
(WARNING LONG READ) Basically I would like you to read this and tell me if these two like each other?
(WARNING LONG READ) Basically I would like you to read this and tell me if these two like each other?
The two people’s who conversation you’re about to read, once fancied each other. nothing happened though, because they blew hot and cold with each other. Many months ago they had an argument and fell out. Then one day having both logged onto MSN coincidently at he same time, this conversation began….. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ One Sunday afternoon an MSN conversation occurred, between two people, who’d known each other for a while……. Jason says: Hi Sylvia. How have you been? Sylvia says: Hiya Jason. I’m good, how’s you? Jason says: Very well thanks. Recently back from Oz and NewZeland - was over there for 5 weeks seeing friends and family. Jason says: What have you been up to? Sylvia says: Excellent! I’m really happy for you, I know it was something you were eager to do. Me, I finally finished my six month contract as a magazine journalist last year, and now I’m starting on my second book. What are your plans now? How was NZ and how was your father? Jason says: My folks are great Jason says: I’m going to be an uncle on 1st May Jason says: So when do I get to buy your book from the bestseller shelf at WHSmith? Sylvia says: Awwwww, you sound excited I’m sure you’ll love the experience. Jason says: Always excited Jason says: So what of your book? Sylvia says: It will be a series of short stories about an ex addict. Jason says: What happens to the addict? Sylvia says: She talks about being hooked on heroine and how she eventually, with a lot of help weans herself off it. Jason says: Right sounds thought provoking. Jason says: u gonna try to get it published? Sylvia says: Yes, when I’ve finished writing it. So how’s you, what are your plans for the future? Jason says: Just lining up another 12 month contract with central gov. Sylvia says: So your experience from working with them last time hasn’t put you off? Jason says: Taking 2mnths Nov-Jan to go back to Oz and NZ Jason says: and then onto to Tahiti, Easter Island, then Chile and Argentina Sylvia says: Amazing!! Jason says: Wedding in Sydney 15 nov then in Arg 3 Jan 09 Jason says: both are best friends getting married. I’m best man for 2nd one Jason says: Met anyone nice yet? Sylvia says: Nope, you? He’s silent when this question is asked, then after 3 minutes he types….. Jason says: met someone before I went away Jason says: bad timing really Jason says: being away for 5 weeks Jason says: have seen her since but bit like starting again so we shall see Jason says: met her in the gym Sylvia says: Bad timing is always the way lol. So what is she like? Jason says: small, dark. very bright, funny, sexy Jason says: she’s cool Sylvia says: Cool, well I hope she makes ya happy hun. Jason says: we’ll see Jason says: nothing happening yet Jason says: so what’s next for you? you gonna be working as well as writing the book? Sylvia says: Nope, I work for a few months then take a few months off just to concentrate on it. Sylvia says: I also do other stuff, like volunteer work, and meeting up with friends etc. Jason says: I’m increasingly coming round to your way of thinking re: work life balance Sylvia says: in what sense? Jason says: I’m thinking about short contracts/consultancy work instead. Sylvia says: Oh that would be a good idea, it will be good money too. Jason says: earn some money over about 8 months of the year then spend time travelling and possibly writing etc for the rest of it. Jason says: certainly appeals Jason says: I won’t be doing a 9to5 working for someone else until I’m 70 that’s for sure Sylvia says: Lol! Sylvia says: You’ve never mentioned writing before?? So what would you write? Jason says: fict, no,n-fict whatever! Jason says: hopefully with better punctuation than the above! Sylvia says: lol! You sound so much more happier! Jason says: much more? Jason says: we both need an English language course! Sylvia says: Not really it’s not like we’re writing an essay or anything. Jason says: ahem Jason says: I was joking... Jason says: haha Sylvia says: I see the sarcasm is still there. Jason says: always Sylvia says: does your girlfriend like it. Jason says: she loves it... Jason says: I gotta get going Jason says: heading out Jason says: was good to chat to you again Jason says: keep in touch Jason says: laters x x I’ve chosen not to answer with any goodbyes. Jason says: ok bye Sylvia says: Take care. THE END
Singles & Dating - 2 Answers
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em i dont know what to make of it ! haha - kinda nice convo! whats meant to be behind it tho? xx
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no sounds like they are just catching up and seeing what each other are up too.
The two people’s who conversation you’re about to read, once fancied each other. nothing happened though, because they blew hot and cold with each other. Many months ago they had an argument and fell out. Then one day having both logged onto MSN coincidently at he same time, this conversation began….. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ One Sunday afternoon an MSN conversation occurred, between two people, who’d known each other for a while……. Jason says: Hi Sylvia. How have you been? Sylvia says: Hiya Jason. I’m good, how’s you? Jason says: Very well thanks. Recently back from Oz and NewZeland - was over there for 5 weeks seeing friends and family. Jason says: What have you been up to? Sylvia says: Excellent! I’m really happy for you, I know it was something you were eager to do. Me, I finally finished my six month contract as a magazine journalist last year, and now I’m starting on my second book. What are your plans now? How was NZ and how was your father? Jason says: My folks are great Jason says: I’m going to be an uncle on 1st May Jason says: So when do I get to buy your book from the bestseller shelf at WHSmith? Sylvia says: Awwwww, you sound excited I’m sure you’ll love the experience. Jason says: Always excited Jason says: So what of your book? Sylvia says: It will be a series of short stories about an ex addict. Jason says: What happens to the addict? Sylvia says: She talks about being hooked on heroine and how she eventually, with a lot of help weans herself off it. Jason says: Right sounds thought provoking. Jason says: u gonna try to get it published? Sylvia says: Yes, when I’ve finished writing it. So how’s you, what are your plans for the future? Jason says: Just lining up another 12 month contract with central gov. Sylvia says: So your experience from working with them last time hasn’t put you off? Jason says: Taking 2mnths Nov-Jan to go back to Oz and NZ Jason says: and then onto to Tahiti, Easter Island, then Chile and Argentina Sylvia says: Amazing!! Jason says: Wedding in Sydney 15 nov then in Arg 3 Jan 09 Jason says: both are best friends getting married. I’m best man for 2nd one Jason says: Met anyone nice yet? Sylvia says: Nope, you? He’s silent when this question is asked, then after 3 minutes he types….. Jason says: met someone before I went away Jason says: bad timing really Jason says: being away for 5 weeks Jason says: have seen her since but bit like starting again so we shall see Jason says: met her in the gym Sylvia says: Bad timing is always the way lol. So what is she like? Jason says: small, dark. very bright, funny, sexy Jason says: she’s cool Sylvia says: Cool, well I hope she makes ya happy hun. Jason says: we’ll see Jason says: nothing happening yet Jason says: so what’s next for you? you gonna be working as well as writing the book? Sylvia says: Nope, I work for a few months then take a few months off just to concentrate on it. Sylvia says: I also do other stuff, like volunteer work, and meeting up with friends etc. Jason says: I’m increasingly coming round to your way of thinking re: work life balance Sylvia says: in what sense? Jason says: I’m thinking about short contracts/consultancy work instead. Sylvia says: Oh that would be a good idea, it will be good money too. Jason says: earn some money over about 8 months of the year then spend time travelling and possibly writing etc for the rest of it. Jason says: certainly appeals Jason says: I won’t be doing a 9to5 working for someone else until I’m 70 that’s for sure Sylvia says: Lol! Sylvia says: You’ve never mentioned writing before?? So what would you write? Jason says: fict, no,n-fict whatever! Jason says: hopefully with better punctuation than the above! Sylvia says: lol! You sound so much more happier! Jason says: much more? Jason says: we both need an English language course! Sylvia says: Not really it’s not like we’re writing an essay or anything. Jason says: ahem Jason says: I was joking... Jason says: haha Sylvia says: I see the sarcasm is still there. Jason says: always Sylvia says: does your girlfriend like it. Jason says: she loves it... Jason says: I gotta get going Jason says: heading out Jason says: was good to chat to you again Jason says: keep in touch Jason says: laters x x I’ve chosen not to answer with any goodbyes. Jason says: ok bye Sylvia says: Take care. THE END
Singles & Dating - 2 Answers
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em i dont know what to make of it ! haha - kinda nice convo! whats meant to be behind it tho? xx
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no sounds like they are just catching up and seeing what each other are up too.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Life-living-exploration before expiration.?
Life-living-exploration before expiration.?
Okay, so right now I'm living with my best friends family, I'm 18 years old and I feel fresh and ready to go out and explore. I have to get a job here though before I do because my family has no money to support my traveling. I will be getting a heating and air conditioning job for this summer, and I hope to save up a few thousand dollars. I'm not just going on a vacation though, I'm moving away from the united states, I will probably end up in puerto rico with my friend though first. (she lives there) I would like to live in south america or spain. I have done lots of research online and have read a few books at the bookstore. I still can't narrow down one country that I would like to live in though. So far I'm stuck on brazil, and argentina for some odd reason. I really like what brasil has to offer but argentina just sounds like a very exciting place to live. I was raised in miami so I already have a hispanic back round, but nobody around me seems to understand me as far as my thinking goes. I like to sum things up a lot and I have already predicted my life here in the usa and I truly believe it would suck. I'm just not interested in the things this country has to offer. One example, I love real soccer. And here in the u.s its this football crap, and its all just a bunch of whiny little babies complaining about how much money they deserve. Its kinda sad to be honest. It rubs off on the people here too. I'm completely interested in latin culture and will be living it pretty soon, I just have to put my mind to it and not fall into this society. Even before I knew I wanted to leave the us. I started making drastic changes In my life. I was 300 pounds and one day I feel like I woke up from this place and realized what I had gotten myself into. I lost over 100 pounds, and have completely turned my life around. I was getting bad grades in school, then when I woke up I started getting better grades. I was also distancing myself from high school curriculum though. I was
Philosophy - 1 Answers
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So...now the long preamble is finished...what exactly is the question?
Okay, so right now I'm living with my best friends family, I'm 18 years old and I feel fresh and ready to go out and explore. I have to get a job here though before I do because my family has no money to support my traveling. I will be getting a heating and air conditioning job for this summer, and I hope to save up a few thousand dollars. I'm not just going on a vacation though, I'm moving away from the united states, I will probably end up in puerto rico with my friend though first. (she lives there) I would like to live in south america or spain. I have done lots of research online and have read a few books at the bookstore. I still can't narrow down one country that I would like to live in though. So far I'm stuck on brazil, and argentina for some odd reason. I really like what brasil has to offer but argentina just sounds like a very exciting place to live. I was raised in miami so I already have a hispanic back round, but nobody around me seems to understand me as far as my thinking goes. I like to sum things up a lot and I have already predicted my life here in the usa and I truly believe it would suck. I'm just not interested in the things this country has to offer. One example, I love real soccer. And here in the u.s its this football crap, and its all just a bunch of whiny little babies complaining about how much money they deserve. Its kinda sad to be honest. It rubs off on the people here too. I'm completely interested in latin culture and will be living it pretty soon, I just have to put my mind to it and not fall into this society. Even before I knew I wanted to leave the us. I started making drastic changes In my life. I was 300 pounds and one day I feel like I woke up from this place and realized what I had gotten myself into. I lost over 100 pounds, and have completely turned my life around. I was getting bad grades in school, then when I woke up I started getting better grades. I was also distancing myself from high school curriculum though. I was
Philosophy - 1 Answers
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So...now the long preamble is finished...what exactly is the question?
Saturday, September 1, 2012
What do you think about the third world?
What do you think about the third world?
I live in a third world country (Argentina) and I'm really ashamed of it. I want to know what thinks the people who had the luck of born in a normal country. Maybe you complain a little bit of your country, maybe because is having a bad moment. In my third world damm country not one single police man is honest, all are corrupt, there's not one single job well paid, the politicians are all corrupt but when I say all I mean ALL; they eat all the budget money, they don't do anything for the country and always makes falsies promises. To the worker man they discount 220$ of his salary for the homeless and the divorced mothers, the "homeless" get drunk with the money of the govt and rape or abuse or the kids. If in the USA are 20% of unemployment, here in Argentina there is like 60% of unemployment, almost all the country is poor, there only one country capital, is Buenos Aires (where I live) and is like a factory of murderers, drug addicts and thieves. Only the 20% of the province is the capital of the country, the rest is countryside. The economy is worst than crap, is awful, 1 dollar is 4 pesos. The criminality rate is like 80%, the people confused "democracy and liberty" with debauchery, they do whatever they want to and know one do anything about it. The criminals have a revolving door, they get in and out of the jail, just like that. The minors can rob a store and the police can't do anything about it because it doesn't exist any laws to punish them and no one want to do something about it. And a lot of stuff more and worst. Believe me when I say is not a good place to live, if you come here to live a couple of months you will return running to your country. If right now america is having a rough situation you better not complain, because once more you don't know what you have.
Other - Society & Culture - 4 Answers
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pffff..its a hell of alot better than the 4th world thats for sure
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Human nature is the same the world over. In a country where more people have more, you merely have more people who despise the poor. It always seems better somewhere else. Here's a little story to illustrate my point: When the great Buddhist teacher Atisha was going to Tibet, he was told the people of Tibet were very good-natured, earthy, flexible, and open. He decided they wouldn't be irritating enough give him the opportunity to practice patience (a big Buddhist virtue), so he brought along with him a mean-tempered, ornery Bengali tea boy. The Tibetans like to tell the story that, when he got to Tibet, he realized that he need not have brought his tea boy.
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I lived in El Salvador until I was 18. I was blessed to have a green card by then. I moved to America. I can't complaint. But I worry about my family in the third world because they're facing the similar problems to the ones in your country: vandalism from gangs, underpaid jobs and high cost of living, etc. Since I made friends there, and most importantly, I have family there, I'm not indifferent. I pray for them. I'm not in a position to help them financially... but what worries me is that they might just call one day to tell me they were victims of criminals and what not.
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I wasn't aware things were that bad. Had friends from Buenos Aires when I was in high school many years ago, and they said it was poor and unstable, but didn't give any details. I guess things have gotten worse in 50 years. I keep telling people in the US that socialism is much preferable to the anarchy they want and call freedom, and deregulation. Good luck, I wish you well.
I live in a third world country (Argentina) and I'm really ashamed of it. I want to know what thinks the people who had the luck of born in a normal country. Maybe you complain a little bit of your country, maybe because is having a bad moment. In my third world damm country not one single police man is honest, all are corrupt, there's not one single job well paid, the politicians are all corrupt but when I say all I mean ALL; they eat all the budget money, they don't do anything for the country and always makes falsies promises. To the worker man they discount 220$ of his salary for the homeless and the divorced mothers, the "homeless" get drunk with the money of the govt and rape or abuse or the kids. If in the USA are 20% of unemployment, here in Argentina there is like 60% of unemployment, almost all the country is poor, there only one country capital, is Buenos Aires (where I live) and is like a factory of murderers, drug addicts and thieves. Only the 20% of the province is the capital of the country, the rest is countryside. The economy is worst than crap, is awful, 1 dollar is 4 pesos. The criminality rate is like 80%, the people confused "democracy and liberty" with debauchery, they do whatever they want to and know one do anything about it. The criminals have a revolving door, they get in and out of the jail, just like that. The minors can rob a store and the police can't do anything about it because it doesn't exist any laws to punish them and no one want to do something about it. And a lot of stuff more and worst. Believe me when I say is not a good place to live, if you come here to live a couple of months you will return running to your country. If right now america is having a rough situation you better not complain, because once more you don't know what you have.
Other - Society & Culture - 4 Answers
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pffff..its a hell of alot better than the 4th world thats for sure
2 :
Human nature is the same the world over. In a country where more people have more, you merely have more people who despise the poor. It always seems better somewhere else. Here's a little story to illustrate my point: When the great Buddhist teacher Atisha was going to Tibet, he was told the people of Tibet were very good-natured, earthy, flexible, and open. He decided they wouldn't be irritating enough give him the opportunity to practice patience (a big Buddhist virtue), so he brought along with him a mean-tempered, ornery Bengali tea boy. The Tibetans like to tell the story that, when he got to Tibet, he realized that he need not have brought his tea boy.
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I lived in El Salvador until I was 18. I was blessed to have a green card by then. I moved to America. I can't complaint. But I worry about my family in the third world because they're facing the similar problems to the ones in your country: vandalism from gangs, underpaid jobs and high cost of living, etc. Since I made friends there, and most importantly, I have family there, I'm not indifferent. I pray for them. I'm not in a position to help them financially... but what worries me is that they might just call one day to tell me they were victims of criminals and what not.
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I wasn't aware things were that bad. Had friends from Buenos Aires when I was in high school many years ago, and they said it was poor and unstable, but didn't give any details. I guess things have gotten worse in 50 years. I keep telling people in the US that socialism is much preferable to the anarchy they want and call freedom, and deregulation. Good luck, I wish you well.
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