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This is my essay topic: If I could delay going to college for one year, what would I do in that time? I have to write things that would relate to my major and interests in college (pre-med) so I need to think of some activities related to that, like volun...

i just wanted to let Ms.Sue know that the names keep changing from this computer because more than one person uses it and everytime they use a different name. sorry for the confusion.

The lyceum movement was an expression of New England's interest in what?

What were Emerson and Thoreau's views on nature, the individual and conformity.

Are human beings naturally drawn to violence by some innate evil within them or is it something else?

why do you guys just always give the first link on google? that doesn't really help.

im sorry i know i have posted this before but i forgot to go back on this and look in the answer so now i cant find it. i was just saying that giving the first link on google doesn't really help and that's what you guys do the majority of the time.

What makes a person in the Hindu caste system an untouchable? Also, I was wondering why they named this site jishka. what does it mean/stand for? Because it's not very common. i guess i was lucky to find it on a homeschooling website :)

Is it better for children to use homeschooling programs such as K12 and Kestone rather then go to public schools?

For the unit that I'm doing we need to write a research paper on something that we're interested in. It can be a broad topic because I can narrow it down. I just need some suggestions on what I should write it about because I'm totally blank. (Something i...

Are movies like HSM and socializing websites unnecessary today or do they hold actual importance other than to provide entertainment?

How bad are lice really for your health and can they cause any major diseases?

Can you please revise this for me? Tears: Easily coming, easily going. Effortless work for salty streams flowing. Might come when you're here, might come when you go. But tears are definitely good work's foe ---Does the last line make sense?--- thanks

I'm stuck with another research paper so I've decided to make this one very simple about cats. Here are a few questions i need answered: How many different breeds of cats are there? When and where were the first cats? Do cats carry any power? I don't thin...

ok so this isnt really a homework question but when you make an account on Jishka, not a premium one, but just a regular free one, whats the point? Because all you can do is edit your "profile" which is 3 questions. What really is the purpose of it?

What do bookmakers do when facts change and issued textbooks contain the old "fact." for example, since i don't think this makes much sense, when we found out that Pluto isn't a planet, new textbooks probably contained that but what about old science text...

Tum kahan jaarahe ho? What is the noun and direct object in this? thanks -mysterychicken

Can constellations be seen on cloudy nights? I think the answer is no because stars can't be seen through clouds?

Is the play Antigone based on a true story or not?

I always get a little confused. Was the Union the side of the Blacks or the Confederates? And why is it that the Union had better advantages than the south? Thanks -mysterychicken

How was the name Ku Klux Klan brought into being? What were some of the harsher things that they did? Thanks -Mysterychicken

This is not a homework question but for Ms.Sue Sra Mcgin drwl Dr.bob Guru Blue writeacher and any others i have 61 posts, 62 counting this one and I just wanted to ask do I annoy you guys sometimes? If so I apologize. It's just that im on Jishka a lot ^^...

What happens when you swallow a number of advils or other plain releivers?

Can you please revise my sonnet for me? Nature: When I go out into nature, what do I see? There are plenty of things on a warm summer day It might be a bird, it might be a bee Or it might be a child engaged in play. I can feel the grass on my feet, green...

no one is replying to my post on editing my sonnet. please i need help, it's due tommorow. The subject is also poetry and its a few posts below thanks -mysterychicken

What were some contributions made by Rev. Henry McNeal Turner for Georgia? Thanks -MS

Is too much salt considered salty, or salty and sour? Thanks-MC

Rebecca Latimer Felton and her husband William H. Felton did a lot to put down the Bourbon Triumvirate. What were some of their accomlishments and do we need people like them today or no? Thanks -MC

I'm bored so can one of you oh so kind people give me a topic to write an essay on and then maybe i can turn it in later? please and thanks -MC (btw:8th grade level, if i havnt already mentioned that's what im in ^^)

I mentioned earlier that I was doing an essay on the Taj Mahal. Here is my draft for it and I'd like you to revise it;any tips are highly appreciated. I used the first site i found on google when I typed in Taj Mahal essay help (since i cant give a link)...

Thank you soooo much! I finished revising it and submitted it and I just now found out that i got a 85% which is still passing. Next time I think I can do better, it's just that i was rushing a bit since this was due today. Thanks again!!-MC

Can tea bags be bad for you in any way if you drink tea with them too much? thanks-MC

I have to now for this unit write an essay about a literary essay's theme. I have chosen the poem The Wreck of the Hesperus so what is the theme of the poem? (theme can also be identified by the imagery, ect. of the poem) thanks-MC

I'm sorry it's been a while since I've been on Jishka. how are you guys? My question is: I keep getting confused in adding, subtracting,dividing,and multiplying postive and negative numbers. What are the rules for this and is there any easy way to remembe...

Is there any way cat fur can be harmful to human health? For example, I've heard that it can cause cancer in the body. Are these just fiction or fact? THanks -MC

They say that the only word in the dictionary that can't be rhymed is orange but when i tested this out, silver seems one that has no rhyme (one compund). Am i right? Thanks -MC

What is the theme of a poem? In a simple deifinition. I need help finding a simple theme for the poem The Wreck of The Hesperus, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Thanks-MC

Wow! It's been a while since I've been on this. My question is: Why is a juvi act such as running away from home, as serious as they make it? Like they might detain the juvenile for 24 hours. Why is that? Thanks-MC

How many kids do you have:4? How many different ways can you arrange this other than these?: [g=girl;b=boy] 2 g 2 b 3 g 1 b 4 g 4 b

I was just wondering:Why is it that even if [I]isn't the beginning of a sentence, its capitalized? Why isn't You or My, He, She, ect? basically my question is: is there a reason behind this? thanks -MC

What were the beleifs of the Quakers? I've been looking this up on google but havn't really found something that helps me. Thanks -MC

What are some themes, symbols, or motifs in the story Fall of the House of Usher by Poe? Are there any? thanks-MC

I've been trying to figure this out but I'm having a very hard time: Which of these courts would handle cases involving wills and estates? A.juvenile court B.probate court C.magistrate court D.municipal court I'm pretty sure it can't be A. Any idea? Thank...

In the story Frankenstein, Was it really the monstor who killed Victor's little brother William? Because that's what Victor says but at that point in the story the monstor has not told Victor he will get back at him. I know it's not Justine so it must be...

What are some species that produce asexually? Thanks -MC

What happens when you leave yeast open? thanks- MC

This is quite a silly question but Who is our Vice President right now? -MC

What is the meaning of Jishka in the Bolivian language? --I think it's Bolivian. Thanks -MC

If I take a 1 liter water bottle filled with water, what will most likely happen to the water and why? A.The water will get warmer B.The water will get cooler C.The water will stay the same D.None of the above I've tried this and I think it's A;if so why?...

8th graders have a writing test coming up and they have to write an expository essay. The biggest problem is, I don't know what that is...help! If you can tell me and also give me an example. Thanks -MC

I'm sorry but is it OK if I email you this essay that I have written on the poem The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls by Longfellow? It's a bit long to type here... Thanks -MC

It's been a while since I've been on Jishka...not many questions these days. How have you all been? Just needed to know what are the major causes for premies? (premature babies) and what can taking drugs have effect on the baby in the womb. I've searched...

When it comes to New Year, I just realized it's 09. According to a article that I read a while ago it said that the world will come to an end Dec.12 ,2012. Is this true? Thanks -MC

What is the process of Scientific Notation? It gets confusing between whole numbers and decimals. (Also, sorry about the tons of questions; been a while since I went on Jishka :P) -MC

What makes flatulence stink? Is it a gas or something? And why is it necessary to flatulate? Thanks -MC PS>>>Are there any science websites for children with fun facts and games? I need one for the library I volunteer for. Thanks again :D

Can birth/sibling order actually affect fate? Thanks -MC

Another "i wonder" question: Why is pink a girl's color and why does red mean stop? Why is black considered a dull color and why is blue gloomy? Thanks -MC

This question is for anyone who has read Island of the Blue Doplphins by Scott O' Dell. I don't quite understand the ending, like what happens? They mention that the ship was sunk as it was going so does that mean that all of Karana's people died? Also, a...

What one syllable word rhymes with 12? or 2 syllable? Thanks-MC

I'm doing a report and I need to know: What are some things that stimulate hair growth? Thanks-MC

Sorry it's been a while but I need this answered: 1) Is there anything one can do by themselves to increase their height? Thanks -MC :)

i am homeschooled so i don't really have a teacher teaching me one on one. so most of my help comes from here.thnks..can anyone help me on this. use identities to find the indicated function value. secA=5/4 and A in quadrant IV. Find tan A. A. -sqrt9/5 B....

Sorry, another question: I need an acrostic poem for the name K I N Z A Thanks :) -MC

What kind of soda affects teeth most? -MC

Why is it that cats and dogs don't have just one or two children in a litter like humans do? Why do they have 6-9? Thanks -MC

Hi again..sorry I havn't been asking questions these days as my sister (y912f) is always on :P I wanted to know whether it is better to brush your teeth after eating or before. Because mostly everyone does it before but I don't see the point when they're...

Earlier i posted a question about brushing teeth. I just wanted to know, what are the acidic foods that can make your teeth bad permanently? I just need some examples Thanks! :) -MC

I need help on this problem: 8+9-10 I just don't understand if you do that 8+9 part first or the 9-10 part first Can you just tell me the steps to it? Thanks! -MC

What will happen if I mix Muriatic acid (just a drop) in room temperature water? (about 80 ml of it) Thanks -MC

Why is it that when you put a Mento's candy in a coke bottle, the bottle explodes? Thanks -MC

what should be the average weight of a 13 year old person who's height is 5 feet? can anyone give me sites which will help figure these kind of questions out? (weight according to height and age) Thanks -MC

What is the difference between an ionic bond and a covalent bond? I just keep forgetting which one is which...any easy way to remember these? PS> I know that you're not supposed to repost until 24 hours but I really need this answer! Thanks -MC

What is the difference between an ionic bond and a covalent bond? I just keep forgetting which one is which...any easy way to remember these? PS> I know that you're not supposed to repost until 24 hours but I really need this answer! Would this answer wor...

Why aren't students allowed to post links up? ...just wondering Thanks -MC

Is there any way to make hair dye out of food coloring and/or other materials? (washable or non washable) Thanks -MC

Sorry but I needed to ask something regarding my earlier question. If you read on that site you gave me, it said to mix the coloring with shampoo and then leave it on..so how can you leave dried shampoo on your hair? I mean do you think it'll actually wor...

is there any way to dye your hair without waiting so many hours i have asked before and GuruBlue told me about shampoo and food coloring which takes 8-12 hours. i was wondering if there was a quicker way and with what? thanks -MC

Is it harmful for a pregnant woman to be around a cat? I've heard some things about it being bad for the baby or the mother: is this true? Thanks -MC

What is one way you can answer "Why do onions make you cry?" with a joke? Thanks -MC

I have a very simple question that needs quite a simple answer: Are all human brains an equal size? I typed these exact words on Google but I didn't find much information. I have a question following this one which is why I need this information. Thanks -...

If Person A is smarter than Person B why would their teacher say "Person A has more brain than person B" when all human brains are an equal size? (Is it just a saying to show the point?) Also, if all brains are the same size then why are some people smart...

What are Participles and participle phrases? Can I also get some examples so it can be a little easier for me? Thanks -MC

List one verb in the sentence: Printing commands are listed in the beginning appendix. I'm confused...thanks -MC

To realize To realize the value of ten years:Ask a newly divorced couple. To realize the value of four years: Ask a graduate. To realize the value of one year: Ask a student who has failed a final exam. To realize the value of nine months: Ask a mother wh...

I'm a little confused with this question about infinitives and infinitive phrases: Choose the sentence that contains an infi. or an infi. phrase- a.will you take the playbook back to coach? b.Help me find your little sister's shoe please c.to everyone at...

Finally... I never get a chance to ask my questions since y912f barely ever gets off! Now for my question, I've been wondering. Childrens' authors usually write such easy baby books such as: Paul went to the store. Jill likes candy. Can't anyone out there...

We all know about the soda bottle volcano made by Diet Pepsi and Mentos. It causes a huge explosion! Now say someone drank Pepsi then ate a mento with it; what will happen? I got an email about a child who did this and died right away...can it really caus...

Another grammar question from me... I need help understanding gerund phrases. I know the meaning and everything there is just no easy way for me to spot them..any help for me? Thanks -MC

edible/drinking items with colors such as blue and black are less desirable for eating or drinking;usually red and green increase appetite. So why is it that Coke is so desirable, even with children, despite its color? -MC

Just wondering: How do you say "No" In 5 different languages? -MC

An Italian restaurant serves pasta dishes with the following options: Pasta - angel hair, manicotti, or linguine Sauce - tomato, alfredo, garlic, or meat Cheese - parmesan or cheddar How many different pasta dishes are possible, assuming one item is chose...

I need a some topics that I can write a novel on, one that would interest teens and would be easy to write about. There is no limit to how long it can be so any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks -MC

What are active and passive voices? Can I get an example for each? Thanks -MC

Guru, thanks so much for your help with the novel idea; it's the one I chose. I'm in the brainstorming process right now for the novel but after I am done I would like for you to see it except I don't know how since you can't copy paste on Jiskha..anyways...

Just a curious question: When you punch someone in the eye hard enough, you give them a 'black eye' which is actually purple...so why is it called a black eye? -MC

Heres what I have so far for the intro. of the novel. Let me know what you think and what needs to be fixed! For as long as I or anyone else could remember, I was always an excellent girl. All the neighbors invited me for tea or lemonade when I passed by...

Hey, i was wondering if I could use that sentence you gave me earlier: The whole class was staring at her as if she had grown a second head. "Valerie, get up out of that chair; take your books; and go immediately to the principal's office." Mrs.....'s wor...

I was going to write a poem on Motherhood as I think it is a beautiful and vast subject. Anyone know which way I should start? (I want it to be a rhyming poem) Thanks for the help! -MC

Why is it that as we age, our hair starts turning white? What causes this? -MC

Hi, I wrote this poem and I was wondering if someone could please edit it for me? Thanks In my dreams, creeps up a guy, Mysterious he is; as I know him not. He smiles and I gaze-with a heartfelt sigh, Daydreaming often of a true love knot. His face person...

Answers

The following answers were posted by visitors named mysterychicken.

wow what a great answer

thanks so much!

its just capital letters. no need to make a big deal =P

i think the question was for you guys to answer personally not their region

I decided on a topic from the second URl: enviromental issues; should recycling be mandatory? I chose this because it means a lot to me and its something i actually know about so I think I'll pass this unit. Thanks Again :D

Thatt I understand but without considering the geography, like the problems public schol going children may face like bullying or homeschooling children may face such as less socialization, based on that?

Oh well theres an opinion. thanks. actually k12 has access to other teachers in the elluminate sessions and there are labs. its not that hard and im doing it this year :) Sometimes its not easy to deal with bullying which is why homeschooling may be bette...

High School Musical 1-3 Sorry ^_^

I would probably use the second one because wikipedia is often unreliable

I think they're totally unuseful and they're just a waste of time or something to make people crazy?

yes that is true. In one way facebook can be useful like that but the movies,now that's unuseful

Thanks so much! These were very helpful but one of my friends has had lice for about 7 years and there is nothing wrong with her! she just somehow cant get rid of them.sick i know :P

did you just type in any random letters you saw?

Oh thank you so much! that's great! i wasn't sure about the last 2 lines. You won't mind if I use ure lines do you? ^^ also i have one on screams: Everywhere shouting sad faces pouting Hurting a heart making us part Giving a scare No one to care Why can't...

hehe thanks but nevermind. I've decided on the Taj Mahal:Who built it and why? Can I get some information on that so that I can make an outline then write a research paper on it?

Yes, that's why I considered it first but I'm having trouble making an outline for it.

he would do a spell that would make him not get hurt ofcourse. after all he is a magician! he can't get hurt like humans.

ok sorry this is late but thanks!

well then i feel sorry for people who have bad teachers. they'll just get the wrong facts! thanks :)

hey! you deleted all of my responses. It's cool how you can do that though!

Please i need this by tommorow!! help!!

is that supposed to be some sign or something??

well i wouldn't be lying. I'm doing a a program where they have to send the books which I havn't received yet but have to start the subject. That's why I wanted help. Thanks anyways

why hound class? i thought all breeds were capable of doing that

Oh wow that's really good! If there was anything to critisize then i would but i can't find anything. How old is Jake supposed to be, though? Because teens don't usually cry when they get turned down. I like the way it ends though. Good Job!

So it would be hard to see in, say, a city's downtown. Thank you :)

good job that is correct!

lol i guess me only reading it wasn't enough :P

oh come on now mr.bob, that's a little too harsh. it was fine! if he included both veiwpoints it wouldn't be a short story anymore

if he included all that then it wouldn't be a short story anymore

thanks for the long answer but i still don't get it? just a simple question: union=? confederates=?

i agree with mr.bob

nevermind i got it thanks to both of you :) -mysterychicken

hehe thanks but sometimes im not helpful,just annoying ^^

haha lol that my friends shall remain a mystery as well :)

a book or an essay type of thing?

Can this please be done quickly as it is due tommorow? thanks -Mysterychicken

It's just like a long story that rhymes

why isn't anyone replying?! help please!!

Have you tried google yet? Where did you read this poem:online or in a book?

Thanks, I'm gonna go do that now

Wait... can you tell me how to write a sonnet? Like the form of it?

woops i meant thanks -MC

thank you as well. this helped a lot. now i can finally go fix up my sonnet ^^

They can dry but they will stil be cold, due to the temperature. I think as long as there's wind outside?

they can dry but i think they would still be a little damp, or cold?

isn't that against the law or something?

so theres no fact to this question? The answer is going to be based on opinions?

OK thanks i got it :] -MC

so if you were paul's teacher... lol ok i get it thanks :) -MC

answer it if you can opinions perhaps? Thanks-MC

nevermind i got it. thanks anyways-MC

Oh haha about that, i quit on it ^_^ it was too hard; wrote a narrative instead :D

i actually read that one for one of my Language Arts classes Thanks for the url -MC

^_^ thanks mr.bob i still can't tell though, is that serious or sarcasm? -MC

well fine but when i turn it in it has to be reveiwed too

ok thanks, i don't think I'll be needing the internet for that one though :D

can someone plz revise this for me? i need it tommorow thanks -MC

Thanks so much----and i didn't think you'd have grandchildren! that's quite a surprise for me ^^ -MC

I'll be sure to tell you the grade i get after I'm done revising.

OK thanks also, what is the harm caffine does to a person? I mean we always hear that it makes one hyper but is there something beyond that? thanks again-MC

thanks Guru! -MC

What exactly are you trying to ask?

Thanks ms.sue long time no answer from you and i thought i was gonna go balistic :) -MC

I think im good for now ^^

OK thanks. This gives me releif that my cat isn't harming me :) -MC

i meant to write silver, not sliver. my bad. thanks anyways -MC

Ok thanks Ms.Sue! -MC

That's right Ms.Sue because Jishka is not there to do the work FOR you. You must first do all that you can and then ask -MC

i also forgot 3 b 1 g

thanks. yes birth order would be something like 1 g 1 b 1 b 1 g but that would be too confusing! Don't want to hurt your mind with all that :D -MC

Yes that does make sense. I guess not everything needs to have a reason behind it. Thanks Guru! -MC

Thank you. That helped a lot :) -MC

Try typing in color chart in google instead of color chart...? If I find a link I'll post it.-MC

I remember seeing these but I just skimmed and skipped over them. Now that i read it more closely I see that it's a lot of help. Thanks! -MC

Thanks Ms.Sue! These helped as well. I think I owe you guys my good grades ^_^ -MC

Stereotypes in my opinion are something silly and unecessary and I havn't come upon one that is exceptionally positive. That's just me though, others might disagree. -MC

I totally agree with you Ms.Sue! -MC

I always go to sparknotes but when it comes time to use it for importance, I forget about it. The other site was also helpful. Thanks Guru! -MC

Thanks so much bob! So I'm guessing probate court would be the answer? -MC

Thank you as well! :D -MC

Yes, but I'm down here in Georgia! :) -MC

I'm pretty sure told would be past tense. tell is present. -MC

The 5 pillars are: 1.salah (prayer) --- they pray 5 times a day 2.zakaat (charity) --- There is a specific amount they have to give based on their gold. 3.sawm (fasts) --- They have the month of Ramadan to fast in. 4.shahada --- beleif in one God and Prop...

But have you read that Victor's little brother William died? [revised version]I just want to know if the monstor actually killed him, even if it's an opinion. I'm on sparknotes right now. Thanks -MC

Thanks, both of you -MC

But...wasn't he already vice president?! And when Obama was campaigning I never saw anything for Vice president like Palin. How come? Thanks -MC