Resolved Question: Isn't the United Nations the proper place for the resolution of the problems of Mexico?

United Nations Foundation http://www.unfoundation.org/ MAIN OFFICE United Nations Foundation 1800 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20036 202.887.9040 (phone) 202.887.9021 (fax) NEW YORK OFFICE United Nations Foundation 801 Second Ave Suite 1300 New York, NY 10017 212.697.3315 (phone) ----------------------------------------------- An area that should be of particular interest to the folks who want the best for the Mexican People. Women and Population http://www.unfoundation.org/global-issues/women-and-population/ (Excellent!) --------------------------------------------------- Sustainable Development http://www.unfoundation.org/global-issues/sustainable-development/ Sustainable development means meeting the needs of today (food, shelter, employment, etc.) without compromising the ability of future generations from also meeting those same needs. We believe in the power of individuals, the private sector, local actors, governments and others to support the United Nations’ leadership in conserving the wonders of the natural world toward promoting sustainable development. Our program helps local communities develop sustainable livelihoods around some of the UN’s more than 870 World Heritage sites—including such treasures as Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands and Mexico’s Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve. (I would point out that if the United Nations intervened in this horrible mess, the incredible desert of the South west could be saved in addition to being cleaned up.) (Just think of what could be done if these guys moved in on Mexico and helped them fight the corruption and abuse.) ---------------------------- Children’s Health http://www.unfoundation.org/global-issues/childrens-health/ (And just think... Mexico could easily pay for these services they need so badly.) ------------------------------ Sustainable Development http://www.unfoundation.org/global-issues/sustainable-development/ Jobs for all Mexican Nationals and in their own home towns. What more could a nation ask for? ----------------------------- ----------------------------- Shouldn't Mexico be going to the United Nations rather than harassing the American Taxpayers for money?The United Nations has done a great deal more than these answers suggest. And while Mexico can say they don't want that help, they should not then turn to the United States and get that help. The UN has a job... and it is to take care of the complaints that Mexico is suggesting are her's. It is NOT the job of the American Taxpayers!!! more

Resolved Question: Chances of getting into IVY LEAGUE schools?

I am a junior in highschool. When I graduate, I shall have well over 40 credits under my belt, a great deal of which through AP, CLEP, Dual Credit, etcetera. This is an incomplete resume...I'm in a hurry and this is all I can pull together right now. I have around 500 community service hours to date. GPA (unweighted) : 4.0 SAT- Math-700 Writing-770 Reading-750 PSAT- Based on my score, I know that, at the very least, I shall attain Commended Status. -Officer positions throughout membership in the National Junior Honor Society (Treasurer '06-'07), and the National Honor Society (Historian '07-'08, Treasurer '07-'08, President '08-'09.) -Duke TIPS Scholar (Scored 99th percentile in nation on standardized exam (IOWA) and became eligible to take part in Duke Talent Identification Search through Duke University; took College SAT in seventh grade through Duke TIPS, and was presented with award at Texas A&M University. From that point forward, I became eligible to participate in college-level courses/programs.) - One of eleven students in the nation to earn Perfect Score on the National Greek Language Exam. - Received gold medal for top scores on the National Latin Language Exam, for two consecutive years. - Accepted into the National Junior Classical League. - Accepted into the National Latin Honor Society. - Invited into the National Society of High School Scholars. - President of the Generation Joshua Patriots’ Civics Club. SCIENCE Science Engineering Fair of Houston- - Senior Grand Award Winner- Engineering/Physical Sciences Division of Science Engineering Fair of Houston. First Place Senior Division Physics Other Special Awards included: - 1st Place Sr. Division Physics-Texas Section of the American Physical Society - 1st Place Physics Senior Division -U.S. Air Force - One of the top awards from NASA/United Space Alliance - One of the top awards from the International Sustainable World Energy, Engineering & Environment Project Olympiad. - 1st Place in the Sr. Division from the Texas Center for Superconductivity though University of Houston; offered internship. - Physics Sr. Division Winner for the Krishen Foundation for Arts and Sciences. As Senior Grand Award Winner, advanced to the Intel International Science Engineering Fair held in Atlanta, Georgia. International Sustainable World Energy, Engineering, and Environment Project Olympiad—Students from 52 countries and 38 states in competition: - Sr. Grand Award Winner in Energy Division at I-SWEEEP International Science Fair and Gold Medal winner in Energy w/ Scholarship - Scholarship offers: University of Texas—Cockrell School of Engineering University of Houston—Cullen College of Engineering Louisiana State University’s National Scholar's Award. Intel International Science Engineering Fair—Over 1500 students from 45 countries and 45 states in competition: -Fourth Grand Award in Senior Physics Division -First Place Special Award with scholarship from The Acoustical Society of America in Physics, membership in the Society, and invitation to submit and present research at ASA conference in Florida. - Special Award with scholarship from the American Physical Society and the American Association of Physics Teachers, membership in the Association, an invitation to attend the AAPT international meeting in Canada, and invitation to submit and present research at the 50th Annual Meeting of the American Physical Society's Division of Plasma Physics in Dallas. - Special Award with scholarship from the U.S. Patent Office. - Invitation to present research at other foreign national conferences & competitions for summer 2008 and into 2009. Abstract published in: -BULLETIN OF THE AMERICAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY, Volume 53, No. 14 -The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Volume 124, No. 4, Pt. 2 of 2, October '08 Texas Junior Science and Humanities Symposium: Selected to compete in poster presentation at Texas A&M University in the Texas Junior Science and Humanities Symposium for two consecutive years, and recognized by the United States Army, Air Force, and Navy.Most recently, selected to compete in paper presentation, was recognized by the United States Army, Air Force, and Navy for research, and was one of five finalists to win an all-expense-paid trip to the National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. -Accepted in to Duke University’s TIPS Scholar Nanotechnology weekend, and received 4.0. Northside Science Fair: Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, recipient of numerous special awards, from 5th to 9th grade. MUSIC -First violinist with Virtuosi of Houston. Played in Jones Hall with the Houston Symphony, under the direction of Brett Mitchell. -Performed in Zilkha Hall, with undergraduates from University of Houston, under the direction of Andrzej Grabiec and Franz Krager, for the inaugural concert, In Tribute to Children of War. Invitation to attend international music festival in Germany with Virtuosi.-Received awards through Musica Fest at St. Thomas University and the University of Houston Moores School of Music through Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma, in competitions for piano and violin solos. -From seventh grade to present, received Superior 1st Division Awards at the Texas Private School Music Educators Association Regional and State Solo & Ensemble Music Competitions, for violin and piano solos and orchestral performances. -Accepted into Youth Symphony as a first violinist. -Accepted into and participated in the American Festival for the Arts (AFA) String Program. Concertmaster of school Honors Orchestra—through this venue, has played at statewide conferences, and for community service efforts, graduation ceremonies, and so on. Performed in weddings, community benefits, church orchestras and performances, the Houston Farm and Ranch Club, MD Anderson Cancer Ward, etcetera. -Received medal for performance on the Texas Music Theory Exam.GOVERNMENT/DEBATE -First Place Citizen Award Winner in the Benjamin Rush Initiative. (Lobbying, over 100 hours of Good Citizenship, registering voters (over 300), writing/having published letters to editors, etc.) Recipient of $500 scholarship to Patrick Henry College, and $100 certificate. - Youth and Government Member: Legislative Branch. Researched, drafted and debated and passed bills in Austin Senate Chambers. Served as Committee Chair for two consecutive years, and received Distinguished Delegate Award at District. Received special recognition from State Representative Charlie Howard for decorum in presenting and debating bills, submitting amendments and making arguments against legislation on the House floor in the Austin State Capitol. - Recipient of the 2008 Texas Republic Good Citizenship Award. - Generation Joshua Conference-Constitutional Competition winner. - Selected Team Leader of Page Group at the RPT State ConventionMISCELLANEOUS - A 1st Place Winner in nation-wide contest for young actors through Focus on the Family - Won 1st place at Houston Chronicle WHHE Paideia Spelling Bee; progressed to SESTHA Spelling Bee (won numerous awards over many years in Spelling Bee) - 3rd Place from Inch Enterprises in the National Sunville Spotlight Short Fiction Writing Competition - Recognized with the Author’s Award for Excellence in Writing for fiction writing through CHATA - Lead role in the AD Players Theater Arts Academy Summer Production - Member of Southern Heritage Dancers - WHHE Youth Group-numerous activities and service projects. - Advanced Dissection Science classes at Museum of Natural Science - Irish step-dancing—performances at annual SESTHA conference; private performances at OMNI and other locations; M.D. Anderson-cancer ward, numerous other venues. Thank you in advance....and two forms of dance (which are considered sports). I am also a female. So, what exactly is superfluous? I am more than happy to receive constructive criticism, but to be told that, simply because I am not a sports nerd, I do not have a good chance of acceptance, really turns my buttons.Hi, Actually, only the top two percent in the state receive a medal on the music theory exam. What other aspects of my resume are unneeded? Winning international science competitions, along with 18 other awards from NASA, US Air force, etcetera? I can guarantee you, very few people in the world can put that on their resume. Are you even familiar with Intel? Receiving full scholarships to colleges in 10th grade? Having my work published in scientific journals, and receiving invitations to speak at international conferences? Playing with the Houston Symphony? Winning national competitions in writing, government, receiving perfect and near perfect scores on foreign language exams, etcetera? One who excels in every area of academia, with the exception, from what you can see, of sports, is not what I would call a nerd. For one to focus on sports is what I deem 'nerdy.' And if sports truly is the end-all be-all, I am happy to inform you that I am involved in both soccer and fencing,...and two forms of dance (which are considered sports). I am also a female. So, what exactly is superfluous? I am more than happy to receive constructive criticism, but to be told that, simply because I am not a sports nerd, I do not have a good chance of acceptance, really turns my buttons.Apparently, you did not read my resume. Art and music 'only'? Look at the science and debate, friend. I have already been invited by a top physicist to come spend the summer at UCLA to work with him on his research. I have also been invited into various summer programs at Stanford, Harvard, Oxford, etcetera. This items which I listed (with the exception of the NSHSS) are all things which very few are able to accomplish, and if they do, they only accomplish that one item, not many, put together. It figures that you do not allow email.VERITAS: Thank you. I am Greek American. :) more

Resolved Question: Chances of acceptance into IVY LEAGUE schools?

I am a junior in highschool. When I graduate, I shall have well over 40 credits under my belt, a great deal of which through AP, CLEP, Dual Credit, etcetera. This is an incomplete resume...I'm in a hurry and this is all I can pull together right now. I have around 500 community service hours to date. GPA (unweighted) : 4.0 SAT- Math-700 Writing-770 Reading-750 PSAT- Based on my score, I know that, at the very least, I shall attain Commended Status. -Officer positions throughout membership in the National Junior Honor Society (Treasurer '06-'07), and the National Honor Society (Historian '07-'08, Treasurer '07-'08, President '08-'09.) -Duke TIPS Scholar (Scored 99th percentile in nation on standardized exam (IOWA) and became eligible to take part in Duke Talent Identification Search through Duke University; took College SAT in seventh grade through Duke TIPS, and was presented with award at Texas A&M University. From that point forward, I became eligible to participate in college-level courses/programs.) - One of eleven students in the nation to earn Perfect Score on the National Greek Language Exam. - Received Summa Cum Laude, gold medal, for top scores on the National Latin Language Exam, for two consecutive years. - Accepted into the National Junior Classical League. - Accepted into the National Latin Honor Society. - Invited into the National Society of High School Scholars. - President of the Generation Joshua Patriots’ Civics Club. SCIENCE Science Engineering Fair of Houston- - Senior Grand Award Winner- Engineering/Physical Sciences Division of Science Engineering Fair of Houston. First Place Senior Division-Physics Other Special Awards included: - 1st Place Sr. Division Physics- Texas Section of the American Physical Society - 1st Place Physics Senior Division -U.S. Air Force - One of the top awards from NASA/United Space Alliance - One of the top awards from the International Sustainable World Energy, Engineering & Environment Project Olympiad. - 1st Place in the Sr. Division from the Texas Center for Superconductivity though University of Houston; offered internship. - Physics Sr. Division Winner for the Krishen Foundation for Arts and Sciences. As Senior Grand Award Winner, advanced to the Intel International Science Engineering Fair held in Atlanta, Georgia. International Sustainable World Energy, Engineering, and Environment Project Olympiad—Students from 52 countries and 38 states in competition: - Sr. Grand Award Winner in Energy Division at I-SWEEEP International Science Fair and Gold Medal winner in Energy w/ Scholarship - Scholarship offers: University of Texas—Cockrell School of Engineering University of Houston—Cullen College of Engineering Louisiana State University’s National Scholar's Award. Intel International Science Engineering Fair—Over 1500 students from 45 countries and 45 states in competition: -Fourth Grand Award in Senior Physics Division -First Place Special Award with scholarship from The Acoustical Society of America in Physics, membership in the Society, and invitation to submit and present research at ASA conference in Florida. - Special Award with scholarship from the American Physical Society and the American Association of Physics Teachers, membership in the Association, an invitation to attend the AAPT international meeting in Canada, and invitation to submit and present research at the 50th Annual Meeting of the American Physical Society's Division of Plasma Physics in Dallas. - Special Award with scholarship from the U.S. Patent Office. - Invitation to present research at other foreign national conferences & competitions for summer 2008 and into 2009. Abstract published in: -BULLETIN OF THE AMERICAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY, Volume 53, No. 14 -The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Volume 124, No. 4, Pt. 2 of 2, October '08 Texas Junior Science and Humanities Symposium: Selected to compete in poster presentation at Texas A&M University in the Texas Junior Science and Humanities Symposium for two consecutive years, and recognized by the United States Army, Air Force, and Navy. Most recently, selected tMost recently, selected to compete in paper presentation, was recognized by the United States Army, Air Force, and Navy for research, and was one of five finalists to win an all-expense-paid trip to the National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. -Accepted in to Duke University’s TIPS Scholar Nanotechnology weekend, and received 4.0. Northside Science Fair: Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, recipient of numerous special awards, from 5th to 9th grade. MUSIC -First violinist with Virtuosi of Houston. Played in Jones Hall with the Houston Symphony, under the direction of Brett Mitchell. -Performed in Zilkha Hall, with undergraduates from University of Houston, under the direction of Andrzej Grabiec and Franz Krager, for the inaugural concert, In Tribute to Children of War. Invitation to attend international music festival in Germany with Virtuosi.-Received awards through Musica Fest at St. Thomas University and the University of Houston Moores School of Music through Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma, in competitions for piano and violin solos. -From seventh grade to present, received Superior 1st Division Awards at the Texas Private School Music Educators Association Regional and State Solo & Ensemble Music Competitions, for violin and piano solos and orchestral performances. -Accepted into Youth Symphony as a first violinist. -Accepted into and participated in the American Festival for the Arts (AFA) String Program. Concertmaster of school Honors Orchestra—through this venue, has played at statewide conferences, and for community service efforts, graduation ceremonies, and so on. Performed in weddings, community benefits, church orchestras and performances, the Houston Farm and Ranch Club, MD Anderson Cancer Ward, etcetera. -Received medal for performance on the Texas Music Theory Exam.GOVERNMENT/DEBATE -First Place Citizen Award Winner in the Benjamin Rush Initiative. (Lobbying, over 100 hours of Good Citizenship, registering voters (over 300), writing/having published letters to editors, etc.) Recipient of $500 scholarship to Patrick Henry College, and $100 certificate. - Youth and Government Member: Legislative Branch. Researched, drafted and debated and passed bills in Austin Senate Chambers. Served as Committee Chair for two consecutive years, and received Distinguished Delegate Award at District. Received special recognition from State Representative Charlie Howard for decorum in presenting and debating bills, submitting amendments and making arguments against legislation on the House floor in the Austin State Capitol. - Recipient of the 2008 Texas Republic Good Citizenship Award. - Generation Joshua Conference-Constitutional Competition winner. - Selected Team Leader of Page Group at the RPT State ConventionMISCELLANEOUS - A 1st Place Winner in nation-wide contest for young actors through Focus on the Family - Won 1st place at Houston Chronicle WHHE Paideia Spelling Bee; progressed to SESTHA Spelling Bee (won numerous awards over many years in Spelling Bee) - 3rd Place from Inch Enterprises in the National Sunville Spotlight Short Fiction Writing Competition - Recognized with the Author’s Award for Excellence in Writing for fiction writing through CHATA - Lead role in the AD Players Theater Arts Academy Summer Production - Member of Southern Heritage Dancers - WHHE Youth Group-numerous activities and service projects. - Advanced Dissection Science classes at Museum of Natural Science - Irish step-dancing—performances at annual SESTHA conference; private performances at OMNI and other locations; M.D. Anderson-cancer ward, numerous other venues. Thank you in advance.Thank you guys for the great answers. I am really encouraged!!!scarlet: Thank you very much for your comment... Both of my parents are attorneys, and communication has never been an intimidating factor for me...Now that I said that, I'll get some sort of wacky curve-ball question in my interview! :)scarlet: Do you have any suggestions for prep for the interview, other than the prep books provided? :)Who is giving thumbs down, and why? more

Resolved Question: What should I minor in during College?

At BSU Adapted Physical Education African-American Studies African Studies American Studies Ancient Studies Anthropology Applied Physics (options: Electronics, Nanoscience) Aquatics (options: Teaching, Administration, SCUBA) Art History Asian Studies Astronomy Biology Biological Sciences (for Nursing majors only) Business Administration Business Information Technology Campaign Communication Chemistry Chinese Church Music (options: organ, voice) Classical Culture Classical Languages (Latin, Greek) Coaching Communication Studies Community Health Education Computer Applications Computer Science Computer Technology Construction Management Consumer Finance Creative Writing Criminal Justice and Criminology Dance (options: Dance Studies, Musical Theatre Dance, Performance) Design Technology Digital Media Digital Publishing Earth Space Science Economics Educational Technology Energy English Entrepreneurship (for Exercise Science majors only) Environmental Contexts in Health Care Environmental Health Environmental Management Environmental Policy Environmentally Sustainable Practices Environmental Context for Business European Studies Family and Consumer Science Fashion Film Finance Food Management Foundations of Business Foundations of Business for Actuarial Science and Mathematics Majors Foundations of Management French Geographical Information Processing and Mapping Geography Geology German Gerontology Graphic Arts Technology Historic Preservation History Hospitality Management Humanities Industrial Leadership Industrial Technology (Operations Management majors only) Industrial Technology (Marketing majors/sales & promotion concentration only) Interior Design International Business International Resource Management Interpersonal Relations Japanese Jazz/Commercial Music Landscape Architecture Latin American Studies Leadership Studies Legal Studies in Business Linguistics Marketing Mathematics Medieval and Renaissance Studies Military Science Multicultural Education Music History Music Literature Music Theory Natural Resources Native American Studies Operational Meteorology and Climatology Organizational Communication (Marketing and Management) Organizational Communication (Communication Studies) Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Philosophy Physical Activity for Older Adults Physics Physiology Piano Plastics Technology Political Science Preparation of Teachers for Multicultural Secondary Schools Professional Selling Psychology of Human Development Psychology Public Health Religious Studies Residential Property Management Risk Management and Insurance Social Work Sociology Spanish Special Education (Hearing Impaired) Speech Pathology and Audiology Sports Medicine Sports Studies Studio Art Sustainable Land Systems Symphonic Instruments and Guitar Technical Theatre Technology and the Environment Telecommunications Theatre Travel and Tourism Urban Planning and Development Voice (Music) Web Technology Women’s Studies I just want to know what you would choose, I am having troubel in chooseing one, I am open to anything Thanks. more

Resolved Question: Why can't one of Canada's towns transform into a utopian socialist colony?

In the United States, not nicknamed "The Crade of the best and the worst" for nothing, we actually have some socialist-like colonies called ecovillages and intentional communities. One of the best is "Twin Oaks" in Virginia, look it up. Intentional Communities originated in Denmark where co-ops are owned in common, built around green space, shared facilities for children and families, and often blocked to motor vehicles. Each community has its own system and the ultimate goal is 100% sustainability such that everything you need, including work, is provided inside the small community. The most sustainable ecovillage on earth is Crystal Waters, Australia, where all food is grown, shared, and managed by the community, and there's no need to ever leave the foundation. Why can't Canadians try to create something like this in Manitoba or Ontario and work with the First Nation to enhance survival skills and beat around the global economy by escaping from it completely? Why can't Canadians do this out of a greater good? In the USA, the taxcode has section 501(d) which exempts equal income-sharing foundations, along with religious institutions, with population above a certain size, from having to pay property tax. Edit: I bet most Canadians know more about the "Monroe Doctrine" - ) than Americans. And no it wasn't the same thing. (The Americas separated from the East Atlantic as far as 19th century trade relations.) - which NEVER held out, and totally was ruined after World War I. Also, the idea of the ecovillage is that the sustainable community is local enough that you know everyone you work with and live with like a family. The entire Western Hemisphere would be kind of big for that, eh?Edit: 1) Alright how about if you still pay property tax? 2) And each locality forms a separate but TOTALLY equal utopian society. It's NOT Gated, anyone is welcome to enter or leave, but they must contribute. 3) Each utopian locality maintains communication with other ones and periodically they all come together and share home-grown film, music, theatre, etc. more

Resolved Question: Where can I advertise volunteer opportunities free of charge?

Hi, I have just set up a small sustainable tourism project in Northern Thailand. We are NOT an ngo/foundation/charity but run several community projects one of which is to find foreign volunteers for hilltribe schools. Does anyone know of websites where I can advertise volunteer opportunities for free? ( I already use Craigslist and Idealist)? Or how I can find volunteers? Thanks,  more

Resolved Question: How can Canadians develop a sustainable economy and a sustainable way of life?

Sustainability means to make a living and to live without compromising the future for our children and grandchildren. Can we find a way for Canadians to live sustainably? Watch a video of Dr. Suzuki asking this question to the Yahoo! Canada Answers community: http://ca.video.yahoo.com/video/play?vid=617245 For more information about sustainability, and the Nature Challenge, visit the David Suzuki Foundation's web site at: www.davidsuzuki.org. Yahoo! Answers Canada staff note: This is the real David Suzuki!Read the Yahoo! Canada Answers blog for more information about our exclusive interview with Dr. Suzuki: http://ca.blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-OaJuSk4oRKeurd33aTnArj87yUd8E8djTA--?cq=1&p=1023 more

Resolved Question: I propose that God is an abbreviation, of the three tools that the superpowers use to control the world.?

Gold, Oil and Drugs. The stuff wars are based on. Fear and Doubt are states the general population are whipped into when a new buzz word is released into mainstream media. "terrorism" think about that. I know I have your attention, so please answer me this- When will the people come together and declare with a million voices, we have suffered enough! This illusion we have been "educated" with, to believe any government is protecting us, is crumbling at is foundations. Who out there has survival skills? When all systems are off-line and money provides no nutrients, the transport systems stopped 3 days ago and inner new yorkers have resorted to cannabalism, who has survival skills? Native culture that has long been reguarded as primitive looks like a sustainable system, not reliant on petrolchemical society. community still beats with strong heart too. We are taught things with which they use to blind us. Tell me what you think? more