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i live on a beet farm.

The beetroot is the taproot portion of the beet plant, usually known in North America as the beet, also table beet, garden beet, red beet, or golden beet. It is one of several of the cultivated varieties of "Beta vulgaris" grown for their edible taproots and their leaves (called beet greens). These varieties have been classified as "B. vulgaris" subsp. "vulgaris" Conditiva Group. Other than as a food, beets have use as a food colouring and as a medicinal plant. Many beet products are made from other "Beta vulgaris" varieties, particularly sugar beet. "Beta" is the ancient Latin name for beets, possibly of Celtic origin, becoming "bete" in Old English around 1400. From the Middle Ages, beetroot was used as a treatment for a variety of conditions, especially illnesses relating to digestion and the blood. Bartolomeo Platina recommended taking beetroot with garlic to nullify the effects of "garlic-breath". During the middle of the 19th century, wine often was coloured with beetroot juice. Below is a list of several commonly available cultivars of beets. Generally, 55 to 65 days are needed from germination to harvest of the root. All cultivars can be harvested earlier for use as greens. Unless otherwise noted, the root colours are shades of red and dark red with different degrees of zoning noticeable in slices. Faith: I love beetroot! I add it to all of my salads! It is the taproot portion of the beet plant David: i love beets. We, Russians, make a delicious soup with beets. it's called borsch Faith: Borsch is really good! Besides using beetroot in food, beets have use as a food colouring and as a medicinal plant. David: medicinal plant? I would like to know more about it Faith: Medicinal plants have been discovered and used in traditional medicine practices since prehistoric times. David: what are some medicinal plants? Faith: I don't know any specific names but plants contain phytochemicals, the effects of using a whole plant as medicine are uncertain. David: how interesting. do you know where beets are coming from?

i work at amazon.

Amazon.com, Inc., doing business as Amazon (), is an American electronic commerce and cloud computing company based in Seattle, Washington that was founded by Jeff Bezos on July 5, 1994. The tech giant is the largest Internet retailer in the world as measured by revenue and market capitalization, and second largest after Alibaba Group in terms of total sales. The amazon.com website started as an online bookstore and later diversified to sell video downloads/streaming, MP3 downloads/streaming, audiobook downloads/streaming, software, video games, electronics, apparel, furniture, food, toys, and jewelry. The company also produces consumer electronics—Kindle e-readers, Fire tablets, Fire TV, and Echo—and is the world's largest provider of cloud infrastructure services (IaaS and PaaS). Amazon also sells certain low-end products under its in-house brand AmazonBasics. Amazon has separate retail websites for the United States, the United Kingdom and Ireland, France, Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Australia, Brazil, Japan, China, India, and Mexico. In 2016, Dutch, Polish, and Turkish language versions of the German Amazon website were also launched. Amazon also offers international shipping to certain other countries for some of its products. Braden: I literally shop on Amazon all the time! It is based in Seattle and was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 Zachary: Amazon is a great place to shop! I never knew where it was based though or that it had been around that long. Braden: Honestly I didn't either - it's been around longer than I've been shopping there. They are the largest retailer in the world now - totally makes sense - i will shop there instead of walmart now! Zachary: So do I! It's so much more convenient to shop from home and have it delivered. Braden: Ok, so what does that say about me - i'm lazy! Yep, I'll admit it LOL!! They started with books and now it's everything from games to electronics to food and jewelry! Zachary: I love getting audiobooks from there so I can listen to them while I clean my house. Braden: You clean house? You are better than me, like I said I'm lazy! But I do like my Kindle and my Echo - I think I need to also get the Fire TV next. Zachary: What is the Fire Tv? I've heard of it but I never knew what it was exactly. Braden: Basically it streams digital content to your tv from the internet. Zachary: Ah okay, I definitely need to check into that!

i like to party.

A toga party is a type of costume party with a Roman or Greek theme and in which male and female attendees are expected to wear a toga, or a semblance thereof, normally made from a bed sheet, and sandals. At toga parties, the costumes, party games and other entertainment often follow a Roman or Greek theme. Toga parties held by college or university students are associated with keg parties and excessive drinking. The earliest known college "toga parties" took place in the early 1950s. Toga parties are recorded, for example, in the yearbooks for Theta Delta Chi (1952) and the University of Michigan's Acacia fraternity (1953). Another early college student toga party took place in 1953, when Pomona College students wore togas and ivy wreaths, and brought their dorm mattresses to freshman Mark Neuman's home on Hillcrest Avenue in nearby Flintridge. For the eight decades before such Greek-themed parties became known as "toga parties" in the 1950s, similar parties, generally called "bed sheet and pillow slip" parties (or simply, "pillow slip" parties), in which attendees wrapped themselves in sheets and pillow cases, were regularly held by fraternal orders (like the Masons, Odd Fellows and Elks), civic organizations and church groups. Paul: I love a good toga party. Do you? Chelsea: I think they look interested. I never went to one but almost did in highschool haha. Tell me more about toga parties. Paul: Everyone wears togas - you can make them from bed sheets but professional ones are even nicer. We had so many for a while I bought a toga online Chelsea: Yeah they are from the ancient Greek. Do you like Ancient Greece? Paul: Yes it was an interesting time. They had advanced knowledge for being in the 13th-9th century BC Chelsea: Yes that is true. That advanced knowledge shaped much of our advanced knowledge today in places like the United States where I live. Paul: Yes. Writing started even earlier around 3500 BC Chelsea: Really? Do you know what papyrus is?

i like cookies.

A chocolate chip cookie is a drop cookie that originated in the United States and features chocolate chips (small morsels of sweetened chocolate) as its distinguishing ingredient. Circa 1938, Ruth Graves Wakefield added chopped up bits from a Nestlé semi-sweet chocolate bar into a cookie. The traditional recipe combines a dough composed of butter and both brown and white sugar, semi-sweet chocolate chips and vanilla. Variations include recipes with other types of chocolate as well as additional ingredients such as nuts or oatmeal. There are also vegan versions with ingredient substitutions such as vegan chocolate chips, vegan margarine, and so forth. The chocolate chip cookie was invented by the American chef Ruth Graves Wakefield and chef Sue Brides in 1938. She invented the recipe during the period when she owned the Toll House Inn, in Whitman, Massachusetts. In this era, the Toll House Inn was a popular restaurant that featured home cooking. It is often incorrectly reported that she accidentally developed the cookie, and that she expected the chocolate chunks would melt, making chocolate cookies. In fact, she stated that she deliberately invented the cookie. She said, "We had been serving a thin butterscotch nut cookie with ice cream. Kiara: I like chocolate chip cookies. Do you like store bought or home made? Nolan: Homemade for sure! With butter and sugar and vanilla and chocolate how can you go wrong! Kiara: Did you know that the chocolate chip cookie was invented by the American chef Ruth Graves Wakefield and chef Sue Brides in 1938. Nolan: Yes and she invented it at the toll house inn! Kiara: Wow! your very knowledgeable about chocolate chip cookie. Nolan: Wally Amos is also a famous cookie maker Kiara: Thanks for the information. Nolan: He invented the famous amos cookies with help from his aunt

i never learned how to write.

Literacy is traditionally meant as the ability to read and write . The modern term's meaning has been expanded to include the ability to use language, numbers, images, computers, and other basic means to understand, communicate, gain useful knowledge, solve mathematical problems and use the dominant symbol systems of a culture. The concept of literacy is expanding in OECD countries to include skills to access knowledge through technology and ability to assess complex contexts. A person who travels and resides in a foreign country but is unable to read or write in the language of the host country would also be regarded by the locals as being illiterate. The key to literacy is reading development, a progression of skills that begins with the ability to understand spoken words and decode written words, and culminates in the deep understanding of text. Reading development involves a range of complex language underpinnings including awareness of speech sounds (phonology), spelling patterns (orthography), word meaning (semantics), grammar (syntax) and patterns of word formation (morphology), all of which provide a necessary platform for reading fluency and comprehension. Once these skills are acquired, the reader can attain full language literacy, which includes the abilities to apply to printed material critical analysis, inference and synthesis; to write with accuracy and coherence; and to use information and insights from text as the basis for informed decisions and creative thought. Brooke: Growing up I had a uncle who could not read or write. Emily: That must have been challenging for him. Was it something that y'all all knew, or was it a well-known "secret"? Brooke: The concept of literacy is expanding in OECD countries today. But it was well known he was like that Emily: What is OECD? And did he ever learn to read and write? Brooke: The key to literacy is reading development and OECD is the term for learning adults I think. Emily: Ah! And yes to reading. Would any of your uncle's kids or family read to him? Brooke: I just think it was different for him. My cousins all can read and write but Reading development involves a range of complex language underpinnings including awareness of speech sounds. maybe he just never got it you know? Emily: I do -- it does make me wonder if maybe he had an undiagnosed reading disorder like dyslexia that made it even harder. Crazy to think of all those people who went undiagnosed for so long.

i am a yoga instructor.

Yoga (; Sanskrit, योगः Listen) is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India. There is a broad variety of yoga schools, practices, and goals in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Among the most well-known types of yoga are Hatha yoga and Rāja yoga. The origins of yoga have been speculated to date back to pre-Vedic Indian traditions; it is mentioned in the Rigveda, but most likely developed around the sixth and fifth centuries BCE, in ancient India's ascetic and śramaṇa movements. The chronology of earliest texts describing yoga-practices is unclear, varyingly credited to Hindu Upanishads. The "Yoga Sutras of Patanjali" date from the first half of the 1st millennium CE, but only gained prominence in the West in the 20th century. Hatha yoga texts emerged around the 11th century with origins in tantra. Yoga gurus from India later introduced yoga to the West, following the success of Swami Vivekananda in the late 19th and early 20th century. In the 1980s, yoga became popular as a system of physical exercise across the Western world. Yoga in Indian traditions, however, is more than physical exercise; it has a meditative and spiritual core. Blake: I love yoga, but never knew it originated in ancient india . Have you ever completed a yoga session? Damian: I've never done Yoga, no. I don't know how much I'd enjoy it. What do you like about it? Blake: I like that it's derived from the Hindu Indian Dharma way of life, practiced in the Southern Asian region. Damian: Does that somehow come across in the kind of things you do while doing yoga? Blake: It does. Because the Dharma way of life emphasizes rights, laws, conduct and virtues, it encourages me to life my life that way as well. Damian: That sounds pretty relaxing. Do you find yourself a lot more relaxed when doing it? Blake: I definitely feel more relaxed. Buddhist ethics in addition teach me things. For example, the Buddhist ethic of Sila, which encourages followers to be more internally aware. Damian: Do you think it has any side health effects other than like flexibility and stuff? Blake: I do think it does. One of the big side effects is Mindfulness, which in buddhist teachings encourages people to seek wisdom. Damian: I feel like I should really try this sometime, it might be really helpful :P

my favorite color is blue.

Blue is one of the three primary colours of pigments in painting and traditional colour theory, as well as in the RGB colour model. It lies between violet and green on the spectrum of visible light. The eye perceives blue when observing light with a dominant wavelength between approximately 450 and 495 nanometres. Most blues contain a slight mixture of other colors; azure contains some green, while ultramarine contains some violet. The clear daytime sky and the deep sea appear blue because of an optical effect known as Rayleigh scattering. An optical effect called Tyndall scattering explains blue eyes. Distant objects appear more blue because of another optical effect called atmospheric perspective. Blue has been an important colour in art and decoration since ancient times. The semi-precious stone lapis lazuli was used in ancient Egypt for jewellery and ornament and later, in The Renaissance, to make the pigment ultramarine, the most expensive of all pigments. In the eighth century Chinese artists used cobalt blue to colour fine blue and white porcelain. In the Middle Ages, European artists used it in the windows of Cathedrals. Europeans wore clothing coloured with the vegetable dye woad until it was replaced by the finer indigo from America. Andrea: I love blue color. Blue is one of the three primary colours of pigments in painting and traditional colour Mason: I love blue colour. It is a pleasant colour Andrea: Blue is a lies color that lies between violet and green on the spectrum of visible light Mason: Ok good. Why sky color is blue? can you please explain Andrea: Its due to atmospheric water condensation,which is as a result of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength from 10 nm to 400 nm, shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays. Mason: Oh thank you for information. Blue is mild and male color. It shows the love Andrea: It also a mixture of other colors; azure contains some green, while ultramarine contains some violet. Mason: ok both green and violet combination will be good

i am going to school to get a degree now.

An academic degree is a qualification awarded to students upon successful completion of a course of study in higher education, normally at a college or university. These institutions commonly offer degrees at various levels, typically including bachelor's, master’s and doctorates, often alongside other academic certificates, and professional degrees. The most common undergraduate degree is the bachelor's degree, although in some countries lower qualifications are titled degrees (e.g. associate degrees in the US or foundation degrees in the UK) while in others a higher-level first degree is more usual. An early type of academic degree was the ijazah, issued at madrasahs in the medieval Islamic world since the 8th century. The modern system of academic degrees later evolved and expanded in the medieval university, spreading across the world as the institution did. The origins of the doctorate ("licentia docendi") can be traced back to the "ijāzah al-tadrīs wa al-iftā'" ("license to teach and issue legal opinions") in the medieval Islamic madrasah education system. The ijazat was equivalent to the Doctor of Laws qualification and was developed during the 9th century after the formation of the "Madh'hab" legal schools. Damian: An academic degree is a qualification students get after getting a higher education and I'm only 6 months from mine Michael: Congratulations! I have an Associates degree! What is your field of study? Damian: Thanks, an AA in Healthcare Administration. The most common degree is bachelor's degree but not sure I'm going to keep going Michael: Right! Well I guess it depends if you can get a good job with an AA. I know many who have gotten Bachelor's and Master's degrees. Damian: From my research I should! I find it interesting the different degrees evolved around the medieval university times Michael: Wow! Yes, and there are so many of them! My guess is there are more university and colleges presently today than there ever was! Damian: I suppose that's a good thing. It would be harder in other countries though. Only in the U.S. and U.K. do associate's degrees exist. Other countries start with higher degrees Michael: I didn't know that! I wonder how long associate's degrees have been around? Damian: I'm not sure about them in particular. There was a degree starting in the 8th century that was given called an ijazah. Michael: Neat! ijazah? Do you know what people did with this degree?

i m from austin , texas.

Austin () is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. It is the 11th-most populous city in the United States and the 4th-most populous city in Texas. It is the fastest growing large city in the United States, the second most populous state capital after Phoenix, Arizona, and the southern-most state capital in the contiguous 48 states. As of the Census Bureau's July 1, 2016 estimate, Austin has a population of 947,890. Located in within greater Texas Hill Country, the city is home to numerous lakes, rivers, and waterways including Lady Bird Lake, Barton Springs, McKinney Falls, the Colorado River, Lake Travis, and Lake Walter E. Long. It is the cultural and economic center of the metropolitan statistical area, which had an estimated population of 2,056,405 as of July 1, 2016. In the 1830s, pioneers began to settle the area in central Austin along the Colorado River. In 1839, the site was chosen to replace Houston as the capital of the Republic of Texas and was incorporated under the name Waterloo. Shortly afterward, the name was changed to Austin in honor of Stephen F. Austin, the "Father of Texas" and the republic's first secretary of state. Bryce: austin seems like a cool place Natalie: Austin is one of the nicer cities in the state of Texas. Bryce: yea probs third best Natalie: Probably, even though it is the capital of Texas. Bryce: of it is really? thought dallas was. Natalie: It is also the seat of Travis County. Bryce: of really? Natalie: Yeah. It is also the 4th most populous city in Texas. Bryce: dang that is huge for texas. Natalie: Yeah, the 4th most populous is impressive. Houston and Dallas are probably bigger in the United States.

i could eat meatloaf every night and never get tired of it.

Meatloaf is a dish of ground meat mixed with other ingredients and formed into a loaf shape, then baked or smoked. The shape is created by either cooking it in a loaf pan, or forming it by hand on a flat pan. Meatloaf is usually made from ground beef, although lamb, pork, veal, venison, poultry and seafood are also used. Meatloaf of minced meat was mentioned in the Roman cookery collection "Apicius" as early as the 5th century. Meatloaf is a traditional German, Scandinavian and Belgian dish, and it is a cousin to the Dutch meatball. American meatloaf has its origins in scrapple, a mixture of ground pork and cornmeal served by German-Americans in Pennsylvania since Colonial times. Meatloaf in the contemporary American sense did not appear in cookbooks until the late 19th century. In the Turkish cuisine there is a meatloaf with vegetables dish called "dalyan köfte". Leah: Hi! Do you like meatloaf? I absolutely love ground beef so meatloaf is a real winner in my book. Dakota: Actually I don't like to eat beef at all, and my mom made the worst meatloaf growing up. I love chicken though! Leah: How can't you like ground beef? Does that mean you don't eat hamburgers? Dakota: Haha I actually really like Bubba brand burgers but only if they are on the grill. Other than that, nope. Not for me Leah: I see! Anyways, you can actually make meatloaf from other meats such as lamb or pork. Would you consider that? Dakota: Huh, I never really thought of that but I don't like lamb or pork either, unfortunately. Leah: That's a shame! Well, I know I'm annoying with meatloaf but it can also be made from vegetables, you should check the dish called dalyan kofte. Dakota: It's not annoying at all, it's actually kind of interesting. So there's a meatloaf made of all vegetables and it's called dalyan kofte?

i am a vegan.

Vegetarianism has its roots in the civilizations of ancient India and ancient Greece. Vegetarianism is the theory and practice of voluntary non-consumption of the flesh of any animal (including sea animals), with or without also eschewing other animal derivatives (such as dairy products or eggs). The earliest records of vegetarianism as a concept and practice amongst a significant number of people concern ancient India and the ancient Greek civilizations in southern Italy and Greece. In both instances the diet was closely connected with the idea of nonviolence toward animals (called "ahimsa" in India), and was promoted by religious groups and philosophers. Following the Christianization of the Roman Empire in late antiquity (4th-6th centuries), vegetarianism nearly disappeared from Europe. Several orders of monks in medieval Europe restricted or banned the consumption of meat for ascetic reasons, but none of them abstained from the consumption of fish; these monks were not vegetarians, but some were pescetarians. Vegetarianism was to reemerge somewhat in Europe during the Renaissance, and became a more widespread practice during the 19th and 20th centuries. The figures for the percentage of the Western world which is vegetarian varies between 0.5% & 4% per Mintel data in September 2006. Michael: Vegetarianism is such a cool concept, its roots start in ancient India and ancient Greece. Are you a vegetarian? Chase: I am not, but I am interested to learn more because I understand it is good for the environment! Michael: Oh, yes well vegetarianism is the practice of not eating any meat, it also has some purported health benefits, would you like to hear about that? Chase: Yes, please tell me more about the health benefits. Michael: Well depending on the variation of vegetarianism, you might find various healtier sources of proteins like eggs and maybe fish Chase: Maybe if I became a vegetarian I would actually get all the vitamins in my diet I should be getting! Michael: Oh, there's actually a higher risk of malnutrition in vegetarians. Without meat you lose a lot of vitamins, make sure to take aa multivitamin Chase: I didn't know that, is there anything else I should know about vegetarianism?

i like playing video games.

Xbox is a video gaming brand created and owned by Microsoft. It represents a series of video game consoles developed by Microsoft, with three consoles released in the sixth, seventh and eighth generations respectively. The brand also represents applications (games), streaming services, and an online service by the name of Xbox Live. The brand was first introduced in the United States in November 2001, with the launch of the original Xbox console. That original device was the first video game console offered by an American company after the Atari Jaguar stopped sales in 1996. It reached over 24 million units sold as of May 2006. Microsoft's second console, the Xbox 360, was released in 2005 and has sold over 77.2 million consoles worldwide as of April 2013. The successor to the Xbox 360 and Microsoft's most recent console, the Xbox One, was revealed in May 2013. The Xbox One has been released in 21 markets in total, with a Chinese release in September 2014. The head of Xbox is Phil Spencer, who succeeded former head Marc Whitten in late March 2014. The original Xbox was released on November 15, 2001, in North America, February 22, 2002, in Japan, and March 14, 2002, in Australia and Europe. Zoe: do you play video games my favorite gaming system is the xbox Cesar: I love playing Xbox, created and owned by Microsoft. Zoe: Cool i've always been into the xbox i owned the original i got it probably about 2002 Cesar: Have you ever played any games on one of the competetors like Sono PlayStation or Nintendo Wii? Zoe: Oh yea I owned the original playstation up to ps4 and played pretty much every popular game I would say didn't really play the wii much though Cesar: The original XBox was the first gaming system to be offered by an American company after the Atari stopped sales in 1996. That was a fun system too. Zoe: Really I honestly never thought of that due to the fact the playstation was so popular on this side you would have thought it was made here Cesar: The great news is Microsoft has announced plans to extend Live to other platforms like handhelds or phones as part of their Live Anywhere initiative. That's exciting!

i love country music.

Country (or country and western) is a musical genre that originated in the southern United States in the early 1920s. It takes its roots from genres such as folk music (especially Appalachian folk music) and blues. Country music often consists of ballads and dance tunes with generally simple forms, folk lyric and harmonies accompanied by mostly string instruments such as banjos, electric and acoustic guitars, steel guitars (such as pedal steels and dobros), and fiddles as well as harmonicas. Blues modes have been used extensively throughout its recorded history. According to Lindsey Starnes, the term "country music" gained popularity in the 1940s in preference to the earlier term "hillbilly music"; it came to encompass Western music, which evolved parallel to hillbilly music from similar roots, in the mid-20th century. In 2009, in the United States country music was the most listened to rush hour radio genre during the evening commute, and second most popular in the morning commute. The term "country music" is used today to describe many styles and subgenres. The origins of country music are the folk music of working class Americans, who blended popular songs, Irish and Celtic fiddle tunes, traditional English ballads, and cowboy songs, and various musical traditions from European immigrant communities. Francisco: Are you familiar with country music? Its a type of music that originated in the southern U.S. back in the 1920s. Mariah: I am familiar with country music. Do you have a favorite artist? Francisco: I'm not too familiar with modern country artists. When I was younger, I listened to older stuff - fiddle tunes, ballads, and cowboy songs, mostly. Mariah: My favorite country musician is Faith Hill. She is extremely talented and beautiful. Francisco: I've heard some of her music before, she's really popular. I'm pretty sure she's married to the singer Tim McGraw. Mariah: Indeed she is. I am jealous. I do enjoy his music as well though. Francisco: Taylor Swift started out making country music as well. It's funny to think about, because she's such a big pop music star now. Mariah: That is a big criticism of country music nowadays. It seems to have more of a pop tune to it. There are still many musicians who still stay true to the roots of country music twang. Francisco: Yes, country pop music. A little bit country, a little bit pop, and a little bit rock. You either love it or hate it! Mariah: I think Taylor Swift has moved toward pop to satisfy her fan base.

i like to draw.

Drawing is a form of visual art in which a person uses various drawing instruments to mark paper or another two-dimensional medium. Instruments include graphite pencils, pen and ink, inked brushes, wax colored pencils, crayons, charcoal, chalk, pastels, various kinds of erasers, markers, styluses, various metals (such as silverpoint) and electronic drawing. A drawing instrument releases a small amount of material onto a surface, leaving a visible mark. The most common support for drawing is paper, although other materials, such as cardboard, plastic, leather, canvas, and board, may be used. Temporary drawings may be made on a blackboard or whiteboard or indeed almost anything. The medium has been a popular and fundamental means of public expression throughout human history. It is one of the simplest and most efficient means of communicating visual ideas. The wide availability of drawing instruments makes drawing one of the most common artistic activities. In addition to its more artistic forms, drawing is frequently used in commercial illustration, animation, architecture, engineering and technical drawing. A quick, freehand drawing, usually not intended as a finished work, is sometimes called a sketch. Ashton: Drawing is a visual art where you use different types of drawing instruments to makes marks on paper or other two dimensional mediums. Do you enjoy drawing? Caitlyn: I give it my best shot, but I'm not very good at it! Do you draw? Ashton: No, I'm not very artistic. Those who enjoy drawing use graphite pencils, pen, ink, brushes, pencils, charcoal and even electronic drawing. Caitlyn: I know people that use charcoal to draw with, and their pictures are awesome - but whenever I try, all I can manage is a big blob! Ashton: My drawings usually consists of stick figures! lol The most common way of drawing is with the use of paper but sometimes plastic, leather, canvas and even cardboard are used. Caitlyn: Hey, you're one up on me with those stick figures! haha! Electronic drawing sounds interesting - what does that involve? Ashton: Engineering drawings are more than drawing. They are like a language that shares information and ideas. It is a graphical information. Caitlyn: That sounds cool! I bet engineers are better at drawing than we are! Ashton: Yes, I would agree. Engineering drawing has a purpose of conveying information whereas artistic drawing is more of an emotional or artistic expression. Caitlyn: I would really like to do artistic drawing - maybe I should think about signing up for art class - maybe there's hope that I can draw something other than a blob!

i am on a diet.

In nutrition, diet is the sum of food consumed by a person or other organism. The word diet often implies the use of specific intake of nutrition for health or weight-management reasons (with the two often being related). Although humans are omnivores, each culture and each person holds some food preferences or some food taboos. This may be due to personal tastes or ethical reasons. Individual dietary choices may be more or less healthy. Complete nutrition requires ingestion and absorption of vitamins, minerals, essential amino acids from protein and essential fatty acids from fat-containing food, also food energy in the form of carbohydrate, protein, and fat. Dietary habits and choices play a significant role in the quality of life, health and longevity. Some cultures and religions have restrictions concerning what foods are acceptable in their diet. For example, only Kosher foods are permitted by Judaism, and Halal foods by Islam. Although Buddhists are generally vegetarians, the practice varies and meat-eating may be permitted depending on the sects. In Hinduism, vegetarianism is the ideal. Jains are strictly vegetarian and consumption of roots is not permitted. Many people choose to forgo food from animal sources to varying degrees (e.g. Ariana: I need to be on a diet that with good nutrition and helps me to lose weight too. Nicholas: oh yea same ive been kicking back in to my diet as well Ariana: Dietary choices play an big role in our quality of life and our health. Nicholas: yea they really do Ariana: Different cultures have different diets. Hinduism think vegetarianism is the best diet. Maybe I should try that. Nicholas: yea you should Ariana: A lot of people don't eat food from animals these days in one degree or another. Maybe they are on to something. Nicholas: yea i know what you mean

my father was a member of the communist party.

In political and social sciences, communism (from Latin "", "common, universal") is the philosophical, social, political and economic ideology and movement whose ultimate goal is the establishment of the communist society, which is a socioeconomic order structured upon the common ownership of the means of production and the absence of social classes, money and the state. Communism includes a variety of schools of thought, which broadly include Marxism, anarchism (anarchist communism) and the political ideologies grouped around both. All of these share the analysis that the current order of society stems from its economic system, capitalism; that in this system there are two major social classes: the working class—who must work to survive and who make up the majority within society—and the capitalist class—a minority who derives profit from employing the working class, through private ownership of the means of production—and that conflict between these two classes is the root of all problems in society and will ultimately be resolved through a revolution. The revolution will put the working class in power and in turn establish social ownership of the means of production, which according to this analysis is the primary element in the transformation of society towards communism. Tyler: I really like communism since it advocates the absence of social classes. Do you? Madison: Oh well, it's hard to speak against it since China and Russia are doing so well these days Tyler: Exactly, the natural evolution of capitalism is communism since the revolution will put the working class in power. Madison: Do you know when communism started? Tyler: Communism started as an ideology in the form of Marxist theory, of course you probably heard of Karl Marx right? Madison: yes, is he English? I wonder how an English man's ideology grew so strong in China Tyler: This is because ideas of great thinkers transcend the mere language barriers. And thus reading of Marx called dialectical materialism made its way to China Madison: Wow. Do you know his country of origin? I wonder if he ever received national honors for his idealogy Tyler: He was from before the Soviet Era. his work was recognized after his death as a revolutionary socialist Madison: Amazing. Russia definitely got caught up with Marxist ideology, i'm sure he will be smiling wherever he is

i like playing video games.

Xbox is a video gaming brand created and owned by Microsoft. It represents a series of video game consoles developed by Microsoft, with three consoles released in the sixth, seventh and eighth generations respectively. The brand also represents applications (games), streaming services, and an online service by the name of Xbox Live. The brand was first introduced in the United States in November 2001, with the launch of the original Xbox console. That original device was the first video game console offered by an American company after the Atari Jaguar stopped sales in 1996. It reached over 24 million units sold as of May 2006. Microsoft's second console, the Xbox 360, was released in 2005 and has sold over 77.2 million consoles worldwide as of April 2013. The successor to the Xbox 360 and Microsoft's most recent console, the Xbox One, was revealed in May 2013. The Xbox One has been released in 21 markets in total, with a Chinese release in September 2014. The head of Xbox is Phil Spencer, who succeeded former head Marc Whitten in late March 2014. The original Xbox was released on November 15, 2001, in North America, February 22, 2002, in Japan, and March 14, 2002, in Australia and Europe. Jake: Do you like the gaming system Xbox? It was originally created and owned by Microsoft! Sabrina: I mostly use my xbox to watch tv lol I stream psvue through it Jake: That is awesome! It definitely has many great uses.. It hit over 24 million units sold as of May 2006! Sabrina: I had no idea it was that popular, what is your favorite xbox game? Jake: Definitely has to be the most popular game out right now, Fortnite! Do you play any games at all? Sabrina: I play a few games with my grandson but my skills are not as good as his, what is fortnite about? Jake: Fortnite is an online game where 100 players start and you fight til the end and the last erson alive wins. It's great! Sabrina: That sounds like a lot of fun! Does fortnite have a theme?

i love chocolate.

The Hershey Company, known until April 2005 as the Hershey Foods Corporation and commonly called Hershey's, is an American company and one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world. Its headquarters are in Hershey, Pennsylvania, which is also home to Hershey's Chocolate World. It was founded by Milton S. Hershey in 1894 as the Hershey Chocolate Company, a subsidiary of his Lancaster Caramel Company. Hershey's chocolate is available across the United States, due to their wide network of distribution. They have three mega distribution centers, with modern technology and labor management systems. Hershey's products are sold in over 60 countries worldwide. In addition, Hershey is a member of the World Cocoa Foundation. It is also associated with the Hersheypark Stadium and the Giant Center. After an apprenticeship to a confectioner in 1873, Milton S. Hershey founded a candy shop in Philadelphia. This candy shop was only open for six years, after which Hershey apprenticed with another confectioner in Denver, where he learned to make caramel. After another failed business attempt in New York, Hershey returned to Pennsylvania, where in 1886 he founded the Lancaster Caramel Company. Steven: The hershey company is awesome Eduardo: Hershey's are sooo good! They are one of the largest chocolate producers worldwide! Steven: Oh wow really? thats insane Eduardo: I want to visit the headquarters in Hershey, Pennsylvania, that would be a fun, yummy vacation haha Steven: yea haha that would be pretty cool. Eduardo: Apparently they were eating Hershey back in 1894, that is when Milton S Hershey, founded the company! Steven: dang thats so old. Eduardo: He also founded a candy store in Philadelphia, Milton must have loved sweets!

sometimes i like to visit thrift shops.

A charity shop or thrift shop is a retail establishment run by a charitable organization to raise money. Charity shops are a type of social enterprise. They sell mainly used goods such as clothing, books, music albums, home videos, and furniture donated by members of the public, and are often staffed by volunteers. Because the items for sale were obtained for free, and business costs are low, the items can be sold at competitive prices. After costs are paid, all remaining income from the sales is used in accord with the organization's stated charitable purpose. Costs include purchase and/or depreciation of fixtures (clothing racks, bookshelves, counters, etc. ), operating costs (maintenance, municipal service fees, electricity, heat, telephone, limited advertising) and the building lease or mortgage. Charity shops may also be referred to as thrift stores (in the United States and Canada), hospice shops, resale shops (a term that in the U.S. also covers consignment shops), and opportunity (or op) shops (in Australia and New Zealand). One of the earliest charity shops was set up by the Wolverhampton Society for the Blind (now called the Beacon Centre for the Blind) in 1899 to sell goods made by blind people to raise money for the Society. Jared: Have you ever had something to do with a charity shop? Robert: No, what is a charity shop/ Jared: These are shops that sell low priced goods for a social cause and their staff are usually vounteers Robert: that is cool. What are some of the causes the money goes to? Jared: Poverty and less privileged most of the times . I'd love to refer to The Poverty of Philosophy" Robert: oh, I see. like poor people? Jared: more like the poor people's campaign or helping the poor stand strong Robert: that sounds helpful. would you say this plan is effective?

i am a recovering alcoholic.

Alcoholism, also known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a broad term for any drinking of alcohol that results in mental or physical health problems. The disorder was previously divided into two types: alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence. In a medical context, alcoholism is said to exist when two or more of the following conditions is present: a person drinks large amounts over a long time period, has difficulty cutting down, acquiring and drinking alcohol takes up a great deal of time, alcohol is strongly desired, usage results in not fulfilling responsibilities, usage results in social problems, usage results in health problems, usage results in risky situations, withdrawal occurs when stopping, and alcohol tolerance has occurred with use. Risky situations include drinking and driving or having unsafe sex, among other things. Alcohol use can affect all parts of the body, but it particularly affects the brain, heart, liver, pancreas, and immune system. This can result in mental illness, Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome, an irregular heartbeat, cirrhosis of the liver, and an increase in the risk of cancer, among other diseases. Drinking during pregnancy can cause damage to the baby resulting in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Allison: Have you ever had to deal with an alcoholic in your life? Can be really taxing mentally. Alcoholism is a big problem Kennedy: Yes, my brother in law and sister in law both are alcoholics, both have other mental issues also - bipolar. Allison: Yea it can be a really big medical issue when people start drinking large amounts all the time, really sad. Kennedy: It destroys the families, especially their children. Allison: Especially when they start doing things like drinking and driving or other risky or dangerous things, it becomes such a bad habit and ruins people. Kennedy: I almost want them to get caught with a DUI (one that doesn't hurt anyone) - thinking it may help them stop. Allison: Yea thats fair, hopefully they didnt drink while pregnant, drinking during pregnancy is so bad Kennedy: No thankfully my sister in law did not, but that was the only time.

i love dogs.

The domestic dog ("Canis lupus familiaris" or "Canis familiaris") is a member of the genus "Canis" (canines), which forms part of the wolf-like canids, and is the most widely abundant terrestrial carnivore. The dog and the extant gray wolf are sister taxa as modern wolves are not closely related to the wolves that were first domesticated, which implies that the direct ancestor of the dog is extinct. The dog was the first species to be domesticated and has been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes. Their long association with humans has led dogs to be uniquely attuned to human behavior and they are able to thrive on a starch-rich diet that would be inadequate for other canid species. New research seems to show that dogs have mutations to equivalent genetic regions in humans where changes are known to trigger high sociability and somewhat reduced intelligence. Dogs vary widely in shape, size and colors. Dogs perform many roles for people, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship and, more recently, aiding handicapped individuals and therapeutic roles. This influence on human society has given them the sobriquet "man's best friend". Vanessa: Dogs are probably one of my favorite animals. Do you have any? Sara: Best animal ever. Mine completes my life. Vanessa: They are definitely great companion animals, especially considering their behaviors, senosry capabilities and physical attributes. Sara: Yes, I have PTSD and mine helps me to cope with life. Vanessa: Mine is mostly a companion animal. What breed of dog do you have? Sara: She is a pitbull hound mix. She is getting older so I think I'm going to geta 2nd dog soon. Vanessa: We have a beagle so they're kind of related I suppose. Of course hounds have great senses of smell and make great strides in helping law enforcement find missing people. Sara: We were actually thinking of looking fir a beagle sister for her, Is your beagle laid back?

i have a brand new chevrolet.

Chevrolet ( ), colloquially referred to as Chevy and formally the Chevrolet Division of General Motors Company, is an American automobile division of the American manufacturer General Motors (GM). Louis Chevrolet and ousted General Motors founder William C. Durant started the company on November 3, 1911 as the Chevrolet Motor Car Company. Durant used the Chevrolet Motor Car Company to acquire a controlling stake in General Motors with a reverse merger occurring on May 2, 1918 and propelled himself back to the GM presidency. After Durant's second ousting in 1919, Alfred Sloan, with his maxim "a car for every purse and purpose," would pick the Chevrolet brand to become the volume leader in the General Motors family, selling mainstream vehicles to compete with Henry Ford's Model T in 1919 and overtaking Ford as the best-selling car in the United States by 1929. Chevrolet-branded vehicles are sold in most automotive markets worldwide, with the notable exception of Oceania, where GM is represented by its Australian subsidiary, Holden; Chevrolet announced a return to the region beginning in 2018 after a 50-year absence. In 2005, Chevrolet was relaunched in Europe, primarily selling vehicles built by GM Daewoo of South Korea with the tagline "Daewoo has grown up enough to become Chevrolet", a move rooted in General Motors' attempt to build a global brand around Chevrolet. Devon: Ive been thinking of getting a Chevrolet vehicle lately. THey are an auto company in America and part of General Motors. Spencer: Do you know much about their durability? I know Hondas and Toyotas have a great reputation, but not so sure about the Chevrolets. Devon: I like how Chevrolet has been around for a long time. The company was started in 1911 by Louis Chevrolet and William C Durant. Spencer: That certainly is a long time. What type of car are you looking into? Devon: Possibly a truck. Chevrolet originally started to compete with Ford's Model T. It then became the best selling car by 1929. Spencer: My daughter loves her truck, she has a Ford Ranger. You may want to look into those as well, they are great little trucks. Devon: I just might. I also like the Chevrolet are pretty much sold in almost all worldwide markets. Spencer: So even over in China, they have Chevrolets? Devon: Chevrolet are sold in most markets besides Oceania. Spencer: Hmmm..I wonder why not there?

i live in a tiny house to save money.

The tiny house movement (also known as the "small house movement") is a description for the architectural and social movement that advocates living simply in small homes. There is currently no set definition as to what constitutes as a tiny house; however, a residential structure under is generally accepted to be a tiny home. In the United States, the average size of new single family homes grew from in 1978 to in 2007, and to in 2013, despite a decrease in the size of the average family. Reasons for this include increased material wealth and prestige. The small house movement is a return to houses of less than . Frequently, the distinction is made between "small" (between and ), and "tiny" houses (less than ), with some as small as . Sarah Susanka has been credited with starting the recent countermovement toward smaller houses when she published "The Not So Big House" (1997). Earlier pioneers include Lloyd Kahn, author of "Shelter" (1973) and Lester Walker, author of "Tiny Houses" (1987). Henry David Thoreau and the publication of his book "Walden" is also quoted as early inspiration. A Wisconsin producer, Escape Homes was founded in 1993. Tiny houses on wheels were also popularized by Jay Shafer who designed and lived in a 96 sq ft house and later went on to offer the first plans for tiny houses on wheels, initially founding Tumbleweed Tiny House Company, and then Four Lights Tiny House Company (September 6, 2012). Caroline: How do you feel about the Tiny house movement, which advocates living simply in small homes? Brayden: It's interesting to me, those houses look so cool inside Caroline: They are neat! I would live in one, but I couldn't imagine it, Sarah Susanka is the one who started this in 1997 Brayden: Wow, I didn't know it has been around for 20 years Caroline: I know right, it seems like such a new concept! They also have tiny houses on wheels, that does a bit interesting, I could possibly manage that! Brayden: I hear they take a ton of gas when transporting them Caroline: I bet they do, there isn't a set definition as what constitutes as a tiny house, so that makes sense Brayden: Yeah and I think it's hard to find a place to put them legally!

i grew up in alabama.

Alabama is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama is the 30th largest by area and the 24th-most populous of the U.S. states. With a total of of inland waterways, Alabama has among the most of any state. Alabama is nicknamed the "Yellowhammer State", after the state bird. Alabama is also known as the "Heart of Dixie" and the "Cotton State". The state tree is the longleaf pine, and the state flower is the camellia. Alabama's capital is Montgomery. The largest city by population is Birmingham, which has long been the most industrialized city; the largest city by land area is Huntsville. The oldest city is Mobile, founded by French colonists in 1702 as the capital of French Louisiana. From the American Civil War until World War II, Alabama, like many states in the southern U.S., suffered economic hardship, in part because of its continued dependence on agriculture. Similar to other former slave states, Alabaman legislators employed Jim Crow laws to disenfranchise and otherwise discriminate against African Americans from the end of the Reconstruction Era up until at least the 1970s. Margaret: I've been to Alabama one time, but I wasn't impressed. Layla: I dont blame you. Alabama is located in the southeast so it can be lacking in things to do. Margaret: Yes, I also don't care for the fact that many of them proudly boast their Confederate flags. Layla: True. But at least Alabama has Tennessee to the north, Florida to the south, and Georgia to the east. Margaret: Yes, those are all great states. I wonder what Alabama is best known for. Layla: Not much really. Alabama's oldest city is Mobile. It was founded by French colonists back in 1702. It was the French Louisiana capital. Margaret: My dad was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama. Layla: Oh cool. I wonder is that is by the Alabama capital Montgomery? Margaret: I don't think its too far! Layla: Nice. Alabama is often called the "Yellowhammer State". It gets that name from their state bird the yellowhammer. Seems really random.

i like to ride my scooter.

A scooter (also referred to as a motor scooter to avoid confusion with kick scooter) is a type of motorcycle with step-through frame and a platform for the rider's feet. Elements of scooter design have been present in some of the earliest motorcycles, and motorcycles identifiable as scooters have been made from 1914 or earlier. Scooter development continued in Europe and the United States between the World Wars. The global popularity of scooters dates from the post-World War II introductions of the Vespa and the Lambretta. These scooters were intended to provide economical personal transportation (engines from ). The original layout is still widely used in this application. Maxi-scooters, with engines from have been developed for Western markets. Scooters are popular for personal transport, partly due to being more affordable, easy to operate and convenient to park and store. Licensing requirements for scooters are easier and cheaper than for cars in most parts of the world, and insurance is usually cheaper. A motor scooter is a motorcycle similar to a kick scooter with a seat, a floorboard, and small or low wheels. The United States Department of Transportation defines a scooter as a motorcycle that has a platform for the operator's feet or has integrated footrests, and has a step-through architecture. Johnathan: Hi, I ride my scooter to work every day, which is a type of motorcycle with step-through frame Levi: Really? Johnathan: yes, since it provides economical personal transportation because of cheapness and less fuel consumption! Levi: That is true Johnathan: Its especially convenient to park and store because its very crowded where I live in a big city. Levi: Where do you live? Johnathan: In Houston. Licensing requirements for scooters are easier and cheaper in Houston so thats another bonus. Levi: Ok. Houston is a big city

i paddle board on my days off.

Paddleboarding participants are propelled by a swimming motion using their arms while lying, kneeling, or standing on a paddleboard or surfboard in the ocean. This article refers to traditional prone or kneeling paddleboarding. A derivative of paddleboarding is stand up paddle surfing and stand up paddleboarding. Paddleboarding is usually performed in the open ocean, with the participant paddling and surfing unbroken swells to cross between islands or journey from one coastal area to another. Champion paddlers can stroke for hours and a race is only a warm-up for well-trained watermen. Ships Artist, John Webber, accompanied Captain James Cook to The Sandwich Islands in 1778, and in the lower left foreground of his 1781 engraving is depicted a Paddleboarder/Surfer Rider. Thomas Edward Blake is credited as the pioneer in paddleboard construction in the early 1930s. While restoring historic Hawaiian boards in 1926 for the Bernice P. Bishop Museum, Blake built a replica of the previously ignored "olo" surfboard ridden by ancient Hawaiian "alii" (kings). He lightened his redwood replica ("olo" were traditionally made from "wiliwili" wood) by drilling it full of holes, which he then covered, thus creating the first hollow board, which led to creation of the modern paddleboard. Vincent: I paddle board on my days off. Ashley: That's great exercise for your arms since you are using them to swim while lying, standing or kneeling on a paddleboard. Vincent: Yeah, but I get tired quick. Ashley: You can also try stand up paddle surfing or stand up paddleboarding. Vincent: Thanks, i'll give it a try. What are the origins of paddle boarding? Ashley: In the early 1930s, Thomas Blake was given credit for the paddleboard construction. Vincent: Wow, he must of been a championship paddler. Did Thomas Blake break any paddle boarding records? Ashley: Not sure he paddleboarded, but he drilled holes in the board and then covered them, making it the first hollow board.

my favorite tv shows are forensic files and jeopardy.

Jeopardy! is an American television game show created by Merv Griffin. The show features a quiz competition in which contestants are presented with general knowledge clues in the form of answers, and must phrase their responses in the form of questions. The original daytime version debuted on NBC on March 30, 1964, and aired until January 3, 1975. A weekly nighttime syndicated edition aired from September 1974 to September 1975, and a revival, "The All-New Jeopardy! ", ran on NBC from October 1978 to March 1979. The current version, a daily syndicated show produced by Sony Pictures Television, premiered on September 10, 1984. Both NBC versions and the weekly syndicated version were hosted by Art Fleming. Don Pardo served as announcer until 1975, and John Harlan announced for the 1978–1979 show. Since its inception, the daily syndicated version has featured Alex Trebek as host and Johnny Gilbert as announcer. With over 7,000 episodes aired, the daily syndicated version of "Jeopardy!" has won a record 33 Daytime Emmy Awards and is the only post-1960 game show to be honored with the Peabody Award. In 2013, the program was ranked No. 45 on "TV Guide"s list of the 60 greatest shows in American television history. Eli: My favorite show is Jeopary! Stephanie: Me as well. I'm a huge Merv Griffin fan. Is that why you watch the show? Eli: No, but I really like the trivia. How long has it been on the air? Stephanie: Debuted on March 30 1964. My grandparents used to watch it on date night. Eli: That is so sweet. It has been on for a very long time. Stephanie: It started off as a day time show, then night time and then weekly nighttime syndicated show then back to nightly show. Eli: I would love to be a contestant Stephanie: Try out! It's actually ranked as the 45th best show of all time. Eli: Not sure if I know enough trivia haha Stephanie: Even if you loose you can say you have been on a show that won 33 Daytime Emmy Awards

i will one day own a ferret.

The ferret ("Mustela putorius furo") is the domesticated form of the European polecat, a mammal belonging to the same genus as the weasel, Mustela of the family Mustelidae. They typically have brown, black, white, or mixed fur. They have an average length of including a tail, weigh about , and have a natural lifespan of 7 to 10 years. Ferrets are sexually dimorphic predators with males being substantially larger than females. Several other Mustelids also have the word "ferret" in their common names, including an endangered species, the black-footed ferret. The history of the ferret's domestication is uncertain, like that of most other domestic animals, but it is likely that ferrets have been domesticated for at least 2,500 years. They are still used for hunting rabbits in some parts of the world, but increasingly, they are kept only as pets. Being so closely related to polecats, ferrets easily hybridize with them, and this has occasionally resulted in feral colonies of polecat-ferret hybrids that have caused damage to native fauna, especially in New Zealand. As a result, some parts of the world have imposed restrictions on the keeping of ferrets. The name "ferret" is derived from the Latin "furittus", meaning "little thief", a likely reference to the common ferret penchant for secreting away small items. Melanie: A ferret is a domesticated form of a polecat, do you own ferrets? Alondra: No but I've held a ferret before. do you have a ferret? Melanie: I don't but I know they typically have brown, black or white fur. What color was the one you held? Alondra: The ferret I held was brown and white. It was so nice too and very curious. Melanie: That is so cool, ferrets typically live 7 to 10 years as well. Alondra: Really. I had no clue they lived that long. I'm wondering what they eat Melanie: I'm not sure exactly what they eat but I know that in some areas Ferrets are used for rabbit hunting. Alondra: I had no clue they hunt rabbits. I think they have to be trained for that function though. I'm wondering how hard they can be to train? Melanie: Since they are domesticated they can't be that difficult. Ferrets have been outlawed in some parts of the world though due to how quickly they become Feral. For example hybrid, ferret polecats have been outlawed in New Zealand. Alondra: What? No way. They are so awesome though. They should export them to other countries and make money off selling them if their are so many.

my favorite player is mike trout.

Michael Nelson Trout (born August 7, 1991) is an American professional baseball center fielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). Trout is a six-time MLB All-Star, and received the American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in 2014 and 2016 (finishing second in the 2012, 2013 and 2015 votes). He throws and bats right-handed, stands tall, and weighs . Trout was a first-round pick by the Angels in the 2009 MLB draft and made a brief major league appearance in 2011. He became a regular player for the Angels the subsequent season and won the 2012 AL Rookie of the Year Award unanimously. He is under contract with the Angels through 2020. Nicknamed "The Millville Meteor", Trout's MLB performances have received praise from both the mainstream media and sabermetricians. He is regarded as one of the most outstanding young players in the history of baseball, as well as one of the best current players in all of MLB. Trout led the American League in wins above replacement (WAR) in each of his first five full seasons (according to Fangraphs and Baseball-Reference.com). Born in Vineland, New Jersey, to Jeff and Debbie Trout, he has two older siblings, sister Teal and brother Tyler. Alexandra: My favorite beer is Mike Trout. Kaylee: Is the beer named after Michael Nelson Trout, the American center fielder for the LA Angels? Alexandra: I guess so. Kaylee: Where do you purchase this beer and how were you introduced to the beer? Alexandra: I saw it on the commercials and i bought some last week? Kaylee: Is this in America? I haven't seen these commercials. Alexandra: Oh yeah. Do you know about the beer Kaylee: No, I have never heard of this particular beer. I also have seen no advertising for this particular brand. Alexandra: Which beer are you used to Kaylee: I don't really have a brand loyalty as I am not much of a beer drink but prefer a nice vodka cocktail.

i love christmas.

Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. A feast central to the Christian liturgical year, it is preceded by the season of Advent or the Nativity Fast and initiates the season of Christmastide, which historically in the West lasts twelve days and culminates on Twelfth Night; in some traditions, Christmastide includes an octave. Christmas Day is a public holiday in many of the world's nations, is celebrated religiously by a majority of Christians, as well as culturally by many non-Christians, and forms an integral part of the holiday season centered around it. The traditional Christmas narrative, the Nativity of Jesus, delineated in the New Testament says that Jesus was born in Bethlehem, in accordance with messianic prophecies. When Joseph and Mary arrived in the city, the inn had no room and so they were offered a stable where the Christ Child was soon born, with angels proclaiming this news to shepherds who then further disseminated the information. Although the month and date of Jesus' birth are unknown, by the early-to-mid fourth century the Western Christian Church had placed Christmas on December 25, a date that was later adopted in the East. Samantha: Christmas is my favorite part of the year. I look forward to the celebration on December 25th every year along with billions of others. Ricardo: Christmas is magical, I agree! Samantha: Everyone's traditions vary, but I love the lights on the trees, handing the stockings and candy canes Ricardo: Making cookies is my favorite thing Samantha: Yum! I like Christmas caroling too, and singing the carols along with my kids Ricardo: Yeah, the music is so nostalgic Samantha: Even though we celebrate Jesus' birth that day, it's not really known when he was born. Ricardo: Yeah I think it used to be a pagan holiday Samantha: I'm looking forward to sending and receiving Christmas cards this year, along with burning a Yule log and giving everyone gifts. So much fun! Ricardo: I've never burned a yule log, maybe I'll try it

i love to eat shrimp and lobster.

Shellfish is a culinary and fisheries term for exoskeleton-bearing aquatic invertebrates used as food, including various species of molluscs, crustaceans, and echinoderms. Although most kinds of shellfish are harvested from saltwater environments, some kinds are found in freshwater. In addition, a few species of land crabs are eaten, for example "Cardisoma guanhumi" in the Caribbean. Despite the name, shellfish are not a kind of fish, but are simply water-dwelling animals. Many varieties of shellfish (crustaceans in particular) are actually closely related to insects and arachnids, making up one of the main classes of the phylum Arthropoda. Cephalopods (squids, octopuses, cuttlefish) and bivalves (clams, oysters) are molluscs, as are Gastropods (aquatic species such as whelks and winkles; also land species such as snails and slugs). Familiar marine molluscs used as a food source by humans include many species of clams, mussels, oysters, winkles, and scallops. Some crustaceans commonly eaten are shrimp, lobsters, crayfish, and crabs. Echinoderms are not as frequently harvested for food as molluscs and crustaceans; however, sea urchin roe is quite popular in many parts of the world. Most shellfish eat a diet composed primarily of phytoplankton and zooplankton. Erick: hi i love shellfish! DId you know it includes molluscs, crustaceans, and echinoderms? Christian: What is a echinoderm? Erick: echinoderms are a sea creature commonly known as starfish. Christian: People eat starfish??????? Erick: They do! There are 1500 species of starfish! Christian: Is there a recipe for starfish???? Erick: Im not sure. They typically are smooth and granular on the surface with overlapping plates. Christian: I would not think there was enough to a starfish to make even a mouthful.

i only eat organic food.

Organic food is food produced by methods that comply with the standards of organic farming. Standards vary worldwide, but organic farming in general features practices that strive to cycle resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity. Organizations regulating organic products may restrict the use of certain pesticides and fertilizers in farming. In general, organic foods are also usually not processed using irradiation, industrial solvents or synthetic food additives. Currently, the European Union, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and many other countries require producers to obtain special certification in order to market food as organic within their borders. In the context of these regulations, organic food is produced in a way that complies with organic standards set by regional organizations, national governments and international organizations. Although the produce of kitchen gardens may be organic, selling food with an organic label is regulated by governmental food safety authorities, such as the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) or European Commission (EC). There is not sufficient evidence in medical literature to support claims that organic food is safer or healthier than conventionally grown food. Eva: I'm ready to live healthy now so I only eat organic. This means my food production methods comply with organic farming standards. Andres: Who sets the standards? The FDA? Eva: Great question! In the US the FDA may be involved for standards, but worldwide the standards will vary. Andres: Interesting. Are more people becoming concerned with how their food is grown? Eva: In general I'm hearing more public discourse on this topic. Organizations that regulate organic foods may restrict the use of specific pesticides and fertilizers. Andres: Thats good. I hear that many of the pesticides can cause cancer. Is that true? Eva: I think the verdict is out on that currently. More studies are needed to be certain. Also there is not sufficient evidence to support organic foods being healthier than conventional ones. Andres: Oh! So it may be just a ploy to increase profits than. That is quite misleading. Eva: Yes, there is no proof to refute that claim currently. The organic movement started int the 1st half of the 20th century. Andres: I feel like this could lead to lawsuits for possible fraud. How do we know who to trust?

i have allergies.

Allergies, also known as allergic diseases, are a number of conditions caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system to something in the environment that usually causes little or no problem in most people. These diseases include hay fever, food allergies, atopic dermatitis, allergic asthma, and anaphylaxis. Symptoms may include red eyes, an itchy rash, sneezing, a runny nose, shortness of breath, or swelling. Food intolerances and food poisoning are separate conditions. Common allergens include pollen and certain food. Metals and other substances may also cause problems. Food, insect stings, and medications are common causes of severe reactions. Their development is due to both genetic and environmental factors. The underlying mechanism involves immunoglobulin E antibodies (IgE), part of the body's immune system, binding to an allergen and then to a receptor on mast cells or basophils where it triggers the release of inflammatory chemicals such as histamine. Diagnosis is typically based on a person's medical history. Further testing of the skin or blood may be useful in certain cases. Positive tests, however, may not mean there is a significant allergy to the substance in question. Max: I luckily don't have any allergies, but the idea of hypersensitivity to certain things really interests me. Do you have any? Jonah: Fortunately, i do not have any. A friend of mine had allergies to cats, and he had aversion for them Max: Considering the symptoms of allergies usually being rashes and swelling on top of other things, I guess I have an allergy of poison ivy like most people. Jonah: True. I have always been fascinated as to what it is specifically in the brain wiring that makes certain people react in such negative way, in case of allergies Max: Becoming allergic to something usually involves immunoglobulin E antibodies binding to the allergin and mast cells which are associated with inflammation. Jonah: Interesting. As far as I know, such traits are genetical and are inherited. Am I right on that? Max: Yes! They are both genetically and environmentally influenced, actually. Jonah: I am truly thankful to God that I do not have any and my family history is clean on that too Max: Lucky you, my genes are pretty good in that regard as well! Though diagnosis is usually based on medical history and allergies can develop later in life too. Jonah: As you mentioned that environmental causes can also make you develop allergies, I am starting to get anxious of getting one

i collect stamps.

Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects. It is related to philately which is the study of stamps. It has been one of the world's most popular hobbies since the late nineteenth century with the rapid growth of the postal service. Stamp collecting proved to be an almost perfect hobby for collectors because there was a never ending stream of new stamps as each country sought to advertise its distinctiveness through its stamps. Stamp collecting is generally accepted as one of the areas that make up the wider subject of philately, which is the study of stamps. A philatelist may, but does not have to, collect stamps. It is not uncommon for the term "philatelist" to be used to mean a stamp collector. Many casual stamp collectors accumulate stamps for sheer enjoyment and relaxation without worrying about the tiny details. The creation of a large or comprehensive collection, however, generally requires some philatelic knowledge and will usually contain areas of philatelic studies. Postage stamps are often collected for their historical value and geographical aspects and also for the many subjects depicted on them, ranging from ships, horses, and birds to kings, queens and presidents. Zoey: I am a stamp collector. the collecting of postage stamps and related objects. Devon: How long have you been doing it? Zoey: I have been doing it since It has been one of the world's most popular hobbies since the late nineteenth century Devon: Are your stamps valuable (in terms of monetary values)? Zoey: Yes it is because Stamp collecting proved to be an almost perfect hobby for me Devon: Do you have a job doing something else for a living other than collecting stamps since your hobby can be profitable? Zoey: As any hobby my hobby is is lengthy and always changing as interests and fashions change Devon: Please tell me more about the types of stamps that you are collecting? Zoey: Mostly postage stamp that is a small piece of paper that is purchased and displayed on an item of mail Devon: Are those foreign or domestic stamps?

my lifes passion is designer french fries.

French fries (North American English), chips (British English), finger chips (Indian English), or French-fried potatoes are "batonnet" or "allumette"-cut deep-fried potatoes. In the United States and most of Canada, the term "fries" refers to all dishes of fried elongated pieces of potatoes, while in the United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa (rarely), Ireland and New Zealand, thinly cut fried potatoes are sometimes called "shoestring fries" or "skinny fries" to distinguish them from the thicker-cut "chips". French fries are served hot, either soft or crispy, and are generally eaten as part of lunch or dinner or by themselves as a snack, and they commonly appear on the menus of diners, fast food restaurants, pubs, and bars. Fries in America are generally salted and are almost always served with ketchup, but in many countries they have other condiments or toppings, like vinegar, mayonnaise, or other local specialties. Fries can be topped more heavily, as in the dishes of poutine and chili cheese fries. French fries can be made from sweet potatoes instead of potatoes. A baked variant of the French fry ("oven chips") uses less or even no oil. French fries are prepared by first peeling and cutting the potato into even strips. Kevin: I love frech fries or what the British like to call them chips lol how about you? Jada: Me too i love french fries especially arbys fries Kevin: I like Arbys also but I'll take burger king fries over them I love the salt they put on them when they are freshly done. Jada: I hate salt on my fries . mcdonalds has the worst Kevin: I have to agree now McDonald's just over due the salt every time, do you like chicken fries those are pretty tasty from Burger King. Jada: I love burger king but i never had the chicken fries . i have had regular fries i used to love alot but they change the recipe Kevin: Really what did they add different to the recipes? Yes they have chicken fries they even have Mac n Cheetos they are deep fried macaroni and cheese with Cheetos crust. lol Jada: They just taste a little diffrent from when i remeber them as a kid but still deliciouse! that just sounds gross! Kevin: Gross to me as well I havn't tried the mac n cheese balls they been out since June 2016 so people must actually like them. Jada: Ew i just couln't not my cup of tea i do love baconnator fries from wendys do you?

i currently work at mcdonald.

McDonald's is a fast food company that was founded in 1940 as a restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald, in San Bernardino, California, United States. They rechristened their business as a hamburger stand. The first time a McDonald's franchise used the Golden Arches logo was in 1953 at a location in Phoenix, Arizona. In 1955, Ray Kroc, a businessman, joined the company as a franchise agent and proceeded to purchase the chain from the McDonald brothers. McDonald's had its original headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois, but has approved plans to move its global headquarters to Chicago by 2018. McDonald's is the world's largest restaurant chain by revenue, serving over 69 million customers daily in over 100 countries across approximately 36,900 outlets as of 2016. Although McDonald's is known for its hamburgers, they also sell cheeseburgers, chicken products, french fries, breakfast items, soft drinks, milkshakes, wraps, and desserts. In response to changing consumer tastes and a negative backlash because of the unhealthiness of their food, the company has added to its menu salads, fish, smoothies, and fruit. The McDonald's Corporation revenues come from the rent, royalties, and fees paid by the franchisees, as well as sales in company-operated restaurants. Jake: Hi, i eat at mcdonalds everyday. I wonder when it was created Jade: It was founded in 1940 in San Bernandino in California. Quite a while ago! Jake: oh wow cool, i wonder who started it Jade: They were created by Richard and Maurice McDonald! That's where the name comes from! Jake: cool! i wonder how many mcdonnalds exist today Jade: It's become one of the world's largest restaurant chains by their revenue. They're in over 100 countries with over 36,900, serving over 69 million customers daily like you! Jake: oh great! thats a lot! i hear the workers get paid low wages though Jade: Yeah, they receive a lot of negative backlash because of how unhealthy their food is. So they added salads, fish, fruit, and smoothies.

i m a perfectionist.

Perfectionism, in psychology, is a personality trait characterized by a person's striving for flawlessness and setting high performance standards, accompanied by critical self-evaluations and concerns regarding others' evaluations. It is best conceptualized as a multidimensional characteristic, as psychologists agree that there are many positive and negative aspects. In its maladaptive form, perfectionism drives people to attempt to achieve an unattainable ideal, while their adaptive perfectionism can sometimes motivate them to reach their goals. In the end, they derive pleasure from doing so. When perfectionists do not reach their goals, they often fall into depression. Perfectionists strain compulsively and unceasingly toward unobtainable goals, and measure their self-worth by productivity and accomplishment. Pressuring oneself to achieve unrealistic goals inevitably sets the person up for disappointment. Perfectionists tend to be harsh critics of themselves when they fail to meet their standards. D. E. Hamachek in 1978 argued for two contrasting types of perfectionism, classifying people as tending towards normal perfectionism or neurotic perfectionism. Normal perfectionists are more inclined to pursue perfection without compromising their self-esteem, and derive pleasure from their efforts. Trinity: I find myself to be a perfectionist and I also am interested in the study of Perfectionism, What about you? Jessica: I have studied it extensively over the past few years. Perfectionists are known to strive for flawlessness. Their standards are very high and are self critical. Trinity: Yes I plan on going into a field of study for it some day, I will be studying it and possibly be getting a career int he field. Jessica: That sounds great. Perfectionists tend to strive for unreasonable goals. They place a lot of pressure on themselves which usually leads to disappointment. Trinity: Most of the time yes, But at certain times it can be rewarding knowing how perfect something came out, such as a perfectly bakes cake or something else. Jessica: Very true. That is on the extreme side. Normal perfectionists can avoid compromising their self-esteem. They achieve great pleasure from their accomplishments. Trinity: We sure do, I am curious though, At what age do people think of themselves as perfectionists? I wonder if it is hereditary. Jessica: Its affects people of all ages. It was not until 1978 that D.E. Hamachek argued in support the two different types, the normal perfectionist and the neurotic perfectionist.

lady gaga is my current favorite singer.

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (born March 28, 1986), known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her unconventionality and provocative work as well as experimenting with new images. Gaga began her musical career performing songs at open mic nights and school plays. She studied at CAP21 through New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before dropping out to become a professional musician. After Def Jam Recordings cancelled her contract, Gaga worked as a songwriter for Sony/ATV Music Publishing, where Akon helped her sign a joint deal with Interscope Records and his own label KonLive Distribution in 2007. She rose to prominence the following year with her debut album, a dance-pop and electropop record titled "The Fame", and its chart-topping singles "Just Dance" and "Poker Face". A follow-up EP, "The Fame Monster" (2009), featuring the singles "Bad Romance", "Telephone", and "Alejandro", also proved successful. Gaga's second full-length album "Born This Way" (2011) explored electronic rock and techno. The album topped the US charts, where it sold more than one million copies in its first week. Its title track also became the fastest selling song on iTunes with over a million downloads in less than a week. Hannah: Lady Gage is known for being unconventional and provocative. Nolan: What does she do? Hannah: Lady Gaga is a singer, songwriter, and actress. Nolan: What are some of her songs? Hannah: Her fame came about after hits like "Just Dance" and "Poker Face". Nolan: Did she sing with a band? Hannah: When Def Jam cancelled her contract, she signed a joint deal with Interscope Records. Nolan: Why did they cancel her contract?

i have a boxer dog.

The Boxer is a medium-sized, short-haired breed of dog, developed in Germany. The coat is smooth and tight-fitting; colours are fawn or brindled, with or without white markings, and white. Boxers are brachycephalic (they have broad, short skulls), have a square muzzle, mandibular prognathism (an underbite), very strong jaws, and a powerful bite ideal for hanging on to large prey. The Boxer was bred from the Old English Bulldog and the now extinct Bullenbeisser which became extinct by crossbreeding rather than by a decadence of the breed. The purpose of the crossbreeding was the wish to eliminate the excessive white color of the breed, and the necessity of producing thousands of dogs for one of the most popular breeds in the world. The Boxer is part of the Molosser group. This group is a category of solidly built, large dog breeds that all descend from the same common ancestor, the large shepherd dog known as a Molossus. The Boxer is a member of the Working Group. The first Boxer club was founded in 1895, with Boxers being first exhibited in a dog show for St. Bernards in Munich the next year. Based on 2013 American Kennel Club statistics, Boxers held steady as the seventh-most popular breed of dog in the United States for the fourth consecutive year. Jessica: I have a boxer dog as a pet, do you know much about that breed? Hope: Yes. the boxer is a mid sized short-haired breed of dog from Germany. Jessica: That's cool I didn't know they were from Germany, do you know what they were originally bred for? Hope: They bred them from the Old English bulldog to eliminate the white color of the breed. Jessica: Oh that's kind of an odd reason I guess. Do you know how popular the Boxer breed is roughly? Hope: They steadily hold the seventh most popular breed in the US for 4 straight years according to American Kennel Club Statistics. Jessica: That's pretty impressive, do you know what the most popular dog breed is by any chance? Hope: You know I"m not sure. But some of the most popular breeds are the french bulldog, cocker spaniel, Yorkie, and Pomeranian. Jessica: Oh my neighbors had a Yorkie, they're very cute dogs. Maybe the golden retriever is the most popular. Hope: Yes maybe they are because they are well suited as pets in suburban or country environments.

i have two siberian huskies.

Husky is a general name for a sled-type of dog used in northern regions, differentiated from other sled-dog types by their fast pulling style. They are an ever-changing cross-breed of the fastest dogs. The Alaskan Malamute, by contrast, is "the largest and most powerful" sled dog, and was used for heavier loads. Huskies are used in sled dog racing. In recent years, companies have been marketing tourist treks with dog sledges for adventure travelers in snow regions as well. Huskies are also today kept as pets, and groups work to find new pet homes for retired racing and adventure trekking dogs. The word "husky" originated from the word referring to Arctic people in general, Eskimos (a.k.a. Inuit), "...known as 'huskies', a contraction of 'Huskimos', the pronunciation given to the word 'Eskimos' by the English sailors of trading vessels." The use of "husky" is recorded from 1852 for dogs kept by Inuit people. Nearly all dogs' genetic closeness to the gray wolf is due to admixture. However, several Arctic breeds also show a genetic closeness with the now-extinct Taimyr wolf of North Asia due to admixture: the Siberian Husky and Greenland dog (which are also historically associated with Arctic human populations) and to a lesser extent, the Shar Pei and Finnish spitz. Erin: I like Huskies, I think they are beautiful dogs. Nicholas: They are beautiful! When I went to Alaska, they had huskies all over the place. I guess it's because they are used for sled-dogs in order to pull sleds. Erin: Really? Are they very fast? Nicholas: Yes! They are extremely fast. Huskies are commonly used in the Iditarod, which is a long-distance sled dog race. Erin: Amazing! Do you know where do Huskies come from? Nicholas: I believe huskies came from the native inuit people in the Arctic. The use of the name "husky" goes back to 1852. Erin: How interesting, What else can you tell me about Huskies? Nicholas: They are different from the Alaskan Malamute, which is considered the largest and most powerful sled dog. Huskies are used as sled dogs and as pets, but they are not the same as the Malamutes.

i like to play video games.

Grand Theft Auto is an open world action-adventure video game developed by DMA Design and published by BMG Interactive. It was first released in Europe and North America in October 1997 for MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows. It was later re-released on 12 December 1997 in Europe and 30 June 1998 in North America for the PlayStation. It is the first installment of the "Grand Theft Auto" series, a series that has sold more than 150 million units as of September 2013. The story follows a group of criminals in three fictionalised versions of US cities as they perform bank robberies, assassinations, and other crimes for their respective syndicates. The game was originally intended to be named "Race'n'Chase" and to be developed for the Commodore Amiga, starting in 1996. However, it was nearly cancelled due to production issues. Its successor, "Grand Theft Auto 2", was released in September 1999. "Grand Theft Auto" is made up of six levels split between the three main cities. In each level, the player's ultimate objective is to reach a target number of points, which is typically achieved by performing tasks for the city's local crime syndicate. Each level is initiated at a telephone box and has its own unique set of tasks. Victoria: Grand Theft Auto has been one of my favorite series ever. Robert: Grand theft auto is my favorite game ever, love the open world of it Victoria: That's got to be my favorite part about it. Four was good but Five just has such a huge map. Robert: Grand theft auto 4 was great in some ways tho but 5 really was the best game Victoria: Agreed, some of the more fine details were taken out of Five in favor of GTA online honestly. Robert: Grand theft auto online is the best part about GTA 5 game Victoria: It is really great, except for when losers just spawn camp you and ruin it. Robert: Grand theft auto is awesome though when you get cool people to play online with in game

i have 3 ex wives.

Divorce, also known as dissolution of marriage, is the termination of a marriage or marital union, the canceling or reorganizing of the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage, thus dissolving the bonds of matrimony between a married couple under the rule of law of the particular country or state. Divorce laws vary considerably around the world, but in most countries divorce requires the sanction of a court or other authority in a legal process, which may involve issues of alimony (spousal support), child custody, child visitation / access, parenting time, child support, distribution of property, and division of debt. In most countries, monogamy is required by law, so divorce allows each former partner to marry another person; where polygyny is legal but polyandry is not, divorce allows the woman to marry another person. Divorce should not be confused with annulment, which declares the marriage null and void; with legal separation or "de jure" separation (a legal process by which a married couple may formalize a "de facto" separation while remaining legally married) or with "de facto separation" (a process where the spouses informally stop cohabiting). Reasons for divorce vary, from sexual incompatibility or lack of independence for one or both spouses to a personality clash. Lindsey: Looks like my marriage is on the rocks - my wife wants a divorce - I have no idea where to start or what to do first! Mackenzie: Oh no! So you want to have a dissolution of marriage and cancel your legal responsibilities? Do you have a lawyer? Lindsey: No, I don't have a lawyer - I guess I should get one? I wonder how long it takes to get the divorce? I don't want this to drag on! Mackenzie: The laws surrounding divorce vary considerably around the world. I'm not going to ask where you're living but most divorces require going to court! Lindsey: Oh great, exactly what I didn't want to do! Well, at least we don't have any children, so that's one less worry! Mackenzie: Yeah that's good! You dodged a bullet on that one. You can also just get an annulment which declares the marriage null and void. I think that might be easier. Lindsey: The easier, the better! I'll call a lawyer first thing in the morning, and I'll ask him about getting an annulment! You've been a big help, thanks! Mackenzie: Great idea. Whatever the reason for separating... like sexual incompatibility or lack of independence, you'll feel better when It's all finished!

my parents were divorced.

Divorce, also known as dissolution of marriage, is the termination of a marriage or marital union, the canceling or reorganizing of the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage, thus dissolving the bonds of matrimony between a married couple under the rule of law of the particular country or state. Divorce laws vary considerably around the world, but in most countries divorce requires the sanction of a court or other authority in a legal process, which may involve issues of alimony (spousal support), child custody, child visitation / access, parenting time, child support, distribution of property, and division of debt. In most countries, monogamy is required by law, so divorce allows each former partner to marry another person; where polygyny is legal but polyandry is not, divorce allows the woman to marry another person. Divorce should not be confused with annulment, which declares the marriage null and void; with legal separation or "de jure" separation (a legal process by which a married couple may formalize a "de facto" separation while remaining legally married) or with "de facto separation" (a process where the spouses informally stop cohabiting). Reasons for divorce vary, from sexual incompatibility or lack of independence for one or both spouses to a personality clash. Adrian: Why do you think most people get divorced? Is it lack of independence or sexual incompatability or something else? Madeline: I think it is that people just don't match each other anymore. I think they may fall out of love or drift apart. Adrian: I think sexual incompatability is the biggest reason personally, it leads to a lot of divorce directly or indirectly Madeline: Some probably have to do with that. I think a lot of people get restless and have a "grass is greener on the other side mentality." There is also a lack of commitment from a lot of people. Adrian: i think most of the countries with arranged marriages have low divorce rates, why do you think that is? Madeline: I think that people are put together based on how compatible they are and that makes for better marriages. Adrian: I suppose so, but you would think courtship and social activities would help, or being alone together Madeline: I think that people from those countries also have a different mindset about it. In America people are just groomed to think marriage can be easily ended and they live like that. Adrian: That has to be true, a 50% divorce rate is insane to really think about Madeline: That is really really high. It is sad to think that when you see all the joy surrounding weddings.

i am a vegan.

Veganism is both the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. A follower of either the diet or the philosophy is known as a vegan ( ). Distinctions are sometimes made between several categories of veganism. "Dietary vegans" (or strict vegetarians) refrain from consuming animal products, not only meat but also eggs, dairy products and other animal-derived substances. The term "ethical vegan" is often applied to those who not only follow a vegan diet but extend the philosophy into other areas of their lives, and oppose the use of animals for any purpose. Another term is "environmental veganism", which refers to the avoidance of animal products on the premise that the harvesting or industrial farming of animals is environmentally damaging and unsustainable. Well-planned vegan diets can reduce the risk of some types of chronic disease, including heart disease. They are regarded as appropriate for all stages of life including during infancy and pregnancy by the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians of Canada, and the British Dietetic Association. The German Society for Nutrition does not recommend vegan diets for children, adolescents nor during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Wyatt: Heya I'm a vegan. I feel obligated to tell everyone I meet that I don't eat animal products. Zachary: Hi! I'm vegetarian Wyatt: Cool! What motivated you? I'm a vegan mostly due to philosophical reasons. Zachary: Animal rights and stuff. I don't feel comfortable eating animals Wyatt: I see! Did you ever attend any vegetarian festival? I went to Vegfest 2016 Zachary: No, that sounds fun though. What happens there? Wyatt: Well, you get to see a lot of nice products from artisans. There's also some music shows, and various activities for kids. It was great! Zachary: That sounds awesome, what about the food? Wyatt: Oh the food was great! It was mostly "tapas" bite-sizes so I got to try a lot of different stuff Zachary: Oh ok, that's great. Maybe I'll check it out next year. You said you were vegan for philosophical reasons. What does that mean, if you don't mind?

my favorite color is blue.

Blue is one of the three primary colours of pigments in painting and traditional colour theory, as well as in the RGB colour model. It lies between violet and green on the spectrum of visible light. The eye perceives blue when observing light with a dominant wavelength between approximately 450 and 495 nanometres. Most blues contain a slight mixture of other colors; azure contains some green, while ultramarine contains some violet. The clear daytime sky and the deep sea appear blue because of an optical effect known as Rayleigh scattering. An optical effect called Tyndall scattering explains blue eyes. Distant objects appear more blue because of another optical effect called atmospheric perspective. Blue has been an important colour in art and decoration since ancient times. The semi-precious stone lapis lazuli was used in ancient Egypt for jewellery and ornament and later, in The Renaissance, to make the pigment ultramarine, the most expensive of all pigments. In the eighth century Chinese artists used cobalt blue to colour fine blue and white porcelain. In the Middle Ages, European artists used it in the windows of Cathedrals. Europeans wore clothing coloured with the vegetable dye woad until it was replaced by the finer indigo from America. Brandon: I love the color blue the pigment of the color goes perfect with my skin tone. Kaitlyn: Oh I see. I like the color blue as well. I prefer lighter shades such as cyan or torquoise. Brandon: I like turquoise and baby blue it is a very pastel color. Kaitlyn: One of my favorite shades of blue is the sky. I know it is an optical illusion though. Brandon: I love just how the sky has a different tone and color certain parts of the day. It lies between orange and yellow in certain visible light. Kaitlyn: Yes, sunsets and sunrises are spectacular as well. Some of the most beautiful photographs are taken at that time. Brandon: When sunrise is in between it reminds me of a fluorescent lamp they have the same colors. Kaitlyn: Oh yeah I never thought of that before. It does have quite a lot of similarity.

i like spicy food.

A spice is a seed, fruit, root, bark, or other plant substance primarily used for flavoring, coloring or preserving food. Spices are distinguished from herbs, which are the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants used for flavoring or as a garnish. Many spices have antimicrobial properties. This may explain why spices are more commonly used in warmer climates, which have more infectious diseases, and why the use of spices is prominent in meat, which is particularly susceptible to spoiling. Spices are sometimes used in medicine, religious rituals, cosmetics or perfume production, or as a vegetable. The spice trade developed throughout South Asia and Middle East by at earliest 2000 BCE with cinnamon and black pepper, and in East Asia with herbs and pepper. The Egyptians used herbs for mummification and their demand for exotic spices and herbs helped stimulate world trade. The word "spice" comes from the Old French word "espice", which became "epice", and which came from the Latin root "spec", the noun referring to "appearance, sort, kind": "species" has the same root. By 1000 BCE, medical systems based upon herbs could be found in China, Korea, and India. Early uses were connected with magic, medicine, religion, tradition, and preservation. Eric: I enjoy eating spicy foods. How about you? Crazy how spices can come from seeds, roots or even plants! Jeffrey: No I'm not a spicy fan - my husband is though - the hotter the better in most cases. Eric: Sounds good. I enjoy Indian the most. Does he like that kind of spice? What cuisine is your favorite? Jeffrey: I honestly don't know if he's ever had that - I guess that would be from curry? Mexican is probably his favorite, but he also likes wings. Eric: Mexican is delicious. I also enjoy food from Israel. Anything with hummus is good in my book. Have you had falafel or couscous? Jeffrey: Yes both of those and love them - hummus is also a staple in our home. Eric: I love how cuisines can spread around the world. What started in the middle east has now traveled over to our part of the world. It's delicious! I love when hummus is made with salt and garlic. What do you like it with? Jeffrey: I love hummus with those crunch baby carrots or celery, but a good piece of pita works also

my favorite food is steak.

A steak () is a meat generally sliced across the muscle fibers, potentially including a bone. Exceptions, in which the meat is sliced parallel to the fibers, include the skirt steak that is cut from the plate, the flank steak that is cut from the abdominal muscles, and the famous Silverfinger steak that is cut from the loin and includes three rib bones. When the word "steak" is used without qualification, it generally refers to a beefsteak. In a larger sense, there are also fish steaks, ground meat steaks, pork steak and many more varieties of steaks. Steaks are usually grilled, but they can be pan-fried, or broiled. Steak is often grilled in an attempt to replicate the flavor of steak cooked over the glowing coals of an open fire. Steak can also be cooked in sauce, such as in steak and kidney pie, or minced and formed into patties, such as hamburgers. Steaks are also cut from grazing animals, usually farmed, other than cattle, including bison, camel, goat, horse, kangaroo, sheep, ostrich, pigs, reindeer, turkey, deer and zebu as well as various types of fish, especially salmon and large pelagic fish such as swordfish, shark and marlin. For some meats, such as pork, lamb and mutton, chevon and veal, these cuts are often referred to as chops. Adrian: I love a nice steak or beefsteak with a side of mac and cheese. Trenton: Yum! I like my steaks rare. It should be juicy and tender, with a pink center. I never had mac and cheese with it however. Adrian: I like my steaks medium. Too well done and they taste like a flame broiled hamburger. Trenton: Nothing is worse than overcooking steak. You might as well eat rubber. Do you like to add steak sauce? I like to add a bit of A1. Adrian: I don't really like any sauce on my steak. I haven't had A.1 before though. Trenton: Another great addition to steaks is sauteed onions. It brings out the flavor of the steak nicely! Adrian: Oh my! I love sauteed onions so much! Trenton: Have you ever had a steak sandwich? It can be a little chewy but is so much better than many other kinds of meat! Adrian: I like my steak sandwich with cheese, onions and mushrooms on it. How about you? Trenton: I like cheeze wiz instead of sliced cheese. That is how it is done in Philadelphia!

there i am a general of an oris army.

An orc (also spelled as ork) is a fictional humanoid creature that is part of a fantasy race akin to goblins. While the overall concept of orcs draws on a variety of pre-existing mythology, the main conception of the creatures stems from the fantasy writings of J. R. R. Tolkien, in particular "The Lord of the Rings". In Tolkien's works, orcs are a brutish, aggressive, repulsive and generally malevolent species, existing in stark contrast with the benevolent Elvish race and generally serve an evil power. Tolkien's concept of orcs has subsequently been adapted and imported into other works of fantasy fiction as well as role-playing and strategy games (such as "Dungeons & Dragons", "Warhammer", and "Warcraft"), broadening the recognition of the creatures in popular culture. Earlier references to creatures etymologically or conceptually similar to orcs can be found in Anglo-Saxon sources; including "Beowulf" and 16th-century Italian folk tales, in particular those of Giambattista Basile. In popular culture (including fantasy fiction and fantasy games), orcs are variously portrayed but tend towards the descriptions originally set down by Tolkien. They are of approximately human shape (with bowed legs and long arms) and of varying size. Nicole: I don't know about you, but I've loved playing orcs in video games. They always have a great place in fantasy as a fictional humanoid character. Christian: oh yea? i like the nintendo switch.. some of the games are fun Nicole: I agree. You can probably play games with orcs on the Nintendo Switch. If you don't have a good idea of what an orc might be or what they look like, you can get the best idea of their conception from the fantasy writer J.R.R. Tolkein, and his work of "The Lord of the Rings," where he shows them as massive, brutish, aggressive, repulsive, and malevolent. Christian: oh yea the lord of the rights is nice Nicole: To give you an idea of his orcs, set in his world of Middle Earth, they're shown as, at times, dim-witted, but also crafty, but usually miserable, spreading hate for everyone, even themselves and their own masters. They're driven by fear and greed. Their only desire is to hurt and destroy. Tolkein's orcs don't really have many redeemable qualities, truthfully. Christian: what about that book/show the game of thrones? some good orcs ? Nicole: Not so much in the Game of Thrones, but you will find them in other areas like the role-playing/strategy game of Dungeons & Dragons, as well as Warhammer, and also Warcraft, all which have their own universes. So, you can see the popularity. Christian: the way you explain it i can see the difference Nicole: Well, there is a difference, truly. In Warcraft, for example, orcs can be good, and they have very unique motivations. But generally they do follow Tolkien's model, even though they can be portrayed differently at times. Most of these portrayals do include a human shape, but with bowed legs and long arms of different sizes. Christian: youve explained it really well. thank you

my favorite food is pizza.

Pizza is a traditional Italian dish consisting of a yeasted flatbread typically topped with tomato sauce and cheese and baked in an oven. It can also be topped with additional vegetables, meats, and condiments, and can be made without cheese. The term "pizza" was first recorded in the 10th century, in a Latin manuscript from the Southern Italy town of Gaeta in Lazio, on the border with Campania. Modern pizza was invented in Naples, and the dish and its variants have since become popular and common in many areas of the world. In 2009, upon Italy's request, Neapolitan pizza was registered with the European Union as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed dish. "Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana" (True Neapolitan Pizza Association), a non-profit organization founded in 1984 with headquarters in Naples, aims to "promote and protect... the true Neapolitan pizza". Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world and common fast food item in Europe and North America. Many independent or chain restaurants, cafes, and fast food outlets offer pizza. Restaurants or chains specializing in pizza are pizzerias. Pizza delivery is common in some parts of the world. Pizza is sold fresh or frozen, either whole or in portions. Evelyn: what kind of food do you like? Edwin: I am not picky when it comes to food, I probably eat too much fast food these days! I really enjoy Mexican cuisine. How about you? Evelyn: I also enjoy it but one of my favorites is pizza, which was invested in Naples. Edwin: I love pizza! There are so many different styles of pizza, from deep dish to thin. I enjoy them all! Evelyn: I know, it's one of the most popular foods in the world for a good reason. Edwin: Yes, I could see people eating pizza with all kinds of toppings from seafood to chicken, and many different sauces as well. Have you tried an unusual topping before? Evelyn: I've had pizza that was sweet, but don't recall odd toppings. Some pizza even comes without cheese, have you seen it? Edwin: Yes, are those called a white pizza? Where they use alfredo sauce. That is really different from traditional pizza.

my favorite food is steak.

A steak () is a meat generally sliced across the muscle fibers, potentially including a bone. Exceptions, in which the meat is sliced parallel to the fibers, include the skirt steak that is cut from the plate, the flank steak that is cut from the abdominal muscles, and the famous Silverfinger steak that is cut from the loin and includes three rib bones. When the word "steak" is used without qualification, it generally refers to a beefsteak. In a larger sense, there are also fish steaks, ground meat steaks, pork steak and many more varieties of steaks. Steaks are usually grilled, but they can be pan-fried, or broiled. Steak is often grilled in an attempt to replicate the flavor of steak cooked over the glowing coals of an open fire. Steak can also be cooked in sauce, such as in steak and kidney pie, or minced and formed into patties, such as hamburgers. Steaks are also cut from grazing animals, usually farmed, other than cattle, including bison, camel, goat, horse, kangaroo, sheep, ostrich, pigs, reindeer, turkey, deer and zebu as well as various types of fish, especially salmon and large pelagic fish such as swordfish, shark and marlin. For some meats, such as pork, lamb and mutton, chevon and veal, these cuts are often referred to as chops. Edwin: I like my steak medium rare and generally sliced across the muscle fibers to make it softer. What about you? Melissa: I also enjoy steak! I don't eat it often though because I heard it is not that good for you. Edwin: Where did you hear that? I thought steak is very nutritious when its pan-fried or broiled. Melissa: Well, I heard that too much red meat in your diet is hard to digest and is a carcinogen. Edwin: I had no idea! I always read that bison, camel, goat meat strengthen your bones and gum Melissa: I could very well be wrong. I didn't know people ate camel. What people eat camel? Edwin: Perhaps we both should research on this. Remote areas of northwest China and Mongolia eat camel! Melissa: Oh! I had no idea. Interesting. Is camel considered red meat? Edwin: Yes it is, since camel meat is raw and dark in color when cooked. Melissa: Is camel meat similar in flavor to beef?

i currently suffer from social anxiety.

Social anxiety disorder (SAD), also known as social phobia, is an anxiety disorder characterized by a significant amount of fear in one or more social situations, causing considerable distress and impaired ability to function in at least some parts of daily life. These fears can be triggered by perceived or actual scrutiny from others. Physical symptoms often include excessive blushing, excess sweating, trembling, palpitations, and nausea. Stammering may be present, along with rapid speech. Panic attacks can also occur under intense fear and discomfort. Some sufferers may use alcohol or other drugs to reduce fears and inhibitions at social events. It is common for sufferers of social phobia to self-medicate in this fashion, especially if they are undiagnosed, untreated, or both; this can lead to alcoholism, eating disorders or other kinds of substance abuse. SAD is sometimes referred to as an "illness of lost opportunities" where "individuals make major life choices to accommodate their illness". According to ICD-10 guidelines, the main diagnostic criteria of social phobia are fear of being the focus of attention, or fear of behaving in a way that will be embarrassing or humiliating, avoidance and anxiety symptoms. Ryan: I currently suffer from social anxiety, it is a curse for me. Brooklyn: Just learn how to relax and don't get to caught up in it. Ryan: This disease is complex.It can be defined as nervousness in social situations. Brooklyn: I understand. Do you take medicine for your condition? Ryan: I have to be careful about the medications because It is common for sufferers of social phobia to self-medicate , especially if they are undiagnosed, untreated. Brooklyn: People these days can make you have social anxiety disorder. Ryan: And also Social inhibition, because of the fact that is a conscious or subconscious avoidance of a situation or social interaction. Brooklyn: Yep I do this all the time. Ryan: Well, you should try some kind of therapy to help your condition. Brooklyn: My problem is I don't think have an anxiety disorder doe. I'm always talking to people

i listen to techno music , exclusively.

Techno is a form of electronic dance music that emerged in Detroit, Michigan, in the United States during the mid-to-late 1980s. The first recorded use of the word "techno" in reference to a specific genre of music was in 1988. Many styles of techno now exist, but Detroit techno is seen as the foundation upon which a number of subgenres have been built. In Detroit, techno resulted from the melding of African American music including Chicago house, funk, electro, and electric jazz with electronic music by artists such as Kraftwerk, Giorgio Moroder, and Yellow Magic Orchestra. Added to this is the influence of futuristic and fictional themes relevant to life in American late capitalist society, with Alvin Toffler's book "The Third Wave" being a notable point of reference. Pioneering producer Juan Atkins cites Toffler's phrase "techno rebels" as inspiring him to use the word "techno" to describe the musical style he helped to create. This unique blend of influences aligns techno with the aesthetic referred to as afrofuturism. To producers such as Derrick May, the transference of spirit from the body to the machine is often a central preoccupation; essentially an expression of technological spirituality. George: I've become a big techno-head lately. The music gets me so pumped! I just think it's so funny it evolved from Detroit, Michigan of all places. Seems random, right? Grant: That does seem pretty random. When did it get started? George: In the mid-to-late 1980s. Word wasn't even used until 1988 to describe the genre specifically. Detroit techno is seen as the foundation, which is still kind of goofy to me, but factually correct! But when you look into it, it makes sense. It melds African American music with Chicago house/funk/electro/electric jazz with electronic music. Detroit has a lot of that. Grant: Detroit does have a wide variety of culture for sure. Are there any particular techno artists well known from Michigan? George: Some of the more notable techno musicians are actually outside of Detroit. Kraftwerk, Giorgio Moroder, and Yellow Magic Orchestra were all acts/groups formed outside of the city, only taking inspiration from the music spawned from there. Grant: Yellow Magic Orchestra is an awesome name for a group. Can you tell me more about them George: Heck yeah! They're a Japanese electronic music band, one of my favorites since I've started listening. They were formed in Tokyo way back in 1978. They themselves are considered innovators of electronic music, especially when it comes to using synthesizers, samplers, sequencers, drum machines, computers, etc. They got ahead of the electropop boom in the 1980s, and were one of the first. More impressively, the incorporate sociopolitical themes all throughout their work. Grant: That sounds like a pretty complex musical style George: The whole genre of techno in general allows for such creative and artistic freedom. It has so many influences that you can create unique things with it. Derrick May, a producer, for example, views techno as a transference of spirit from the body to the machine as kind of a central preoccupation. He views it as technological spirituality. Fascinating stuff. Grant: I do know that techno is increasing quite a bit in popularity. I think it is most popular in Europe

one of my favorite shows is face off on syfy.

Face Off is an American reality television game show on the Syfy cable network in which a group of prosthetic makeup artists compete against each other to create prostheses such as those found in science fiction and horror films. Each episode features one or more challenges, with the work reviewed by a panel of judges and eliminating one or more artists each week until a final winner is chosen. Actress McKenzie Westmore, known for her role as Sheridan Crane on the former NBC/DirecTV soap opera "Passions" and a member of the Westmore family of makeup artists, serves as the show's host. For each assignment, the contestants' work is individually evaluated by a panel of professional special effects makeup artists who serve as judges. These judges have included Academy Award-winning makeup artist Ve Neill, and television and film makeup artist Glenn Hetrick, creature designer and director Patrick Tatopoulos (Season 1 - 3), and Neville Page (Season 3 - present). Industry figures and artists including Brian Grazer, Kevin Smith, Paul W. S. Anderson, Greg Nicotero, Rick Baker, Doug Jones, Len Wiseman and Gale Anne Hurd have served as guest judges. "Face Off" premiered January 26, 2011 on Syfy. Mikayla: Face Off is a really awesome show! I just started watching it recently! Brayden: Oh really? I've never heard of it. Is it a game show? Mikayla: Yes, it is a game show! It's about these makeup artists competing against each other to make good effects! Brayden: Like special effects? I don't really understand. Mikayla: Close - it's special makeup effects to give off a cool look. Like for example, makeup for someone playing a zombie in a horror film. Brayden: Ohhh how cool! What channel is it on? Mikayla: Face Off is on the Syfy channel! Brayden: I'll definitely check it out, I bet they can do crazy stuff with all of the makeup! Mikayla: Oh definitely! They have some academy award winning makeup artists on there too, like Ve Neill for example! Brayden: I've never heard of them, but I would definitely like to check out the show and see how the effects are made.

my friend likes cartoons like south park.

South Park is an American adult animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone and developed by Brian Graden for the Comedy Central television network. The show revolves around four boys—Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick—and their bizarre adventures in and around the titular Colorado town. Much like "The Simpsons", "South Park" uses a very large ensemble cast of recurring characters and became infamous for its profanity and dark, surreal humor that satirizes a wide range of topics towards a mature audience. Parker and Stone developed the show from "The Spirit of Christmas", two consecutive animated shorts created in 1992 and 1995. The latter became one of the first Internet viral videos, ultimately leading to "South Park"'s production. It debuted in August 1997 with great success, consistently earning the highest ratings of any basic cable program. Subsequent ratings have varied but it remains one of Comedy Central's highest rated shows, and is slated to air in new episodes through 2019. The pilot episode was produced using cutout animation, leading to all subsequent episodes being produced with computer animation that emulated the cutout technique. Gavin: My kids watch South parks, American adult animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone Dalton: Oh cool, I heard of South park show, what is it about? Gavin: It show revolves around four boys—Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick—and their bizarre adventures Dalton: That sounds interesting, do you know when South park show was created? Gavin: The Spirit of Christmas", two consecutive animated shorts created in 1992 and 1995. Dalton: Oh, that's pretty long ago, I thought South Park was newer because it's gotten popular since a few years ago. Gavin: It featured prominently in the The Cartoon Network, Inc., a subsidiary of Turner Broadcasting System, Dalton: I wonder how long it's going to stay around since it's been on since 1992 and is still played by Cartoon networks.

i like swimming.

Michael Fred Phelps II (born June 30, 1985) is an American retired competitive swimmer and the most successful and most decorated Olympian of all time, with a total of 28 medals. Phelps also holds the all-time records for Olympic gold medals (23), Olympic gold medals in individual events (13), and Olympic medals in individual events (16). When he won eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Games, Phelps broke fellow American swimmer Mark Spitz's 1972 record of seven first-place finishes at any single Olympic Games. At the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Phelps had already tied the record of eight medals of any color at a single Games by winning six gold and two bronze medals. At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Phelps won four gold and two silver medals, and at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, he won five gold medals and one silver. This made him the most successful athlete of the Games for the fourth Olympics in a row. Phelps is the long course world record holder in the 100 meter butterfly, 200 meter butterfly, and 400 meter individual medley as well as the former long course world record holder in the 200 meter freestyle and 200 meter individual medley. He has won 82 medals in major international long course competition, of which 65 were gold, 14 silver, and 3 bronze, spanning the Olympics, the World Championships, and the Pan Pacific Championships. Karen: I like watching olympic swimming, I enjoyed watching Michael Phelps swim the most I think. Ivan: He is fun to watch. He completely dominates most of his events. When did he win his first gold medal? Karen: I think it was at the 2004 Summer Olympics, it feels so long ago. I could be wrong though. Ivan: Do you know how many medals he's won in total? Karen: He's won 82 medals I believe total. That counts all international competitions, gold, silver and bronze. Ivan: That's amazing! Do you think that anyone will be able to take his place on the American swim team? Karen: No, I think it is impossible to replace a legend like that. It's a once in a generation kind of thing. Ivan: We'll certainly miss him when he's done. Is Phelps coming back for the 2020 Olympics? Karen: I'm not sure, he may try to. I guess he has nothing to lose and if he qualifies he definitely should. Ivan: What other Olympic events do you enjoy?

my favorite music artist is isaiah rashad.

Isaiah Rashad McClain (born May 16, 1991), is an American hip hop recording artist and record producer from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Rashad began taking rapping seriously in tenth grade, where he and his friends would record on laptops. He spent the next few years recording at local recording studios. His first big break would be touring with rappers Juicy J, Joey Badass and Smoke DZA among others, on the 2012 Smoker's Club Tour. He is also a founding member of the Chattanooga hip hop collective The House along with fellow Chattanooga rapper TUT and a member of the Chicago hip hop collective The Village along with artist Kembe X, Alex Wiley and more. In March 2013, Rashad signed to Carson, California-based independent record label Top Dawg Entertainment. On January 28, 2014, he released "Cilvia Demo", his first extended play, via digital distribution. "Cilvia Demo" was met with widespread acclaim from music critics and debuted at number 40 on the US "Billboard" 200. Off the buzz from the release of the EP, Rashad was named to the 2014 "XXL" freshman class. On September 2, 2016, he released his debut studio album, "The Sun's Tirade", to widespread critical acclaim. The album peaked at number 17 on the "Billboard" 200. Skylar: Isaiah Rashad is my favorite musical artist. Chloe: I never heard of him but it seems he is an American rapper from the southern USA. Skylar: His lyrical style is so wicked. Do you know what project helped him blow up? Chloe: I know Isaiah Rashad released Cilvia Demo and it was greeted with high acclaim. Skylar: Do you know when he released his debut album? Chloe: Isaiah Rashad released his debut album The Sun's Tirade on September 2, 2016. Skylar: That album is so good! Who are some of his musical influences? Chloe: I don't know who his influences are. But he is a founding member of the Chattanooga hip hop collective The House.

i love to play softball.

Softball is a variant of baseball played with a larger ball on a smaller field. It was invented in 1887 in Chicago, Illinois, United States as an indoor game. It was at various times called indoor baseball, mush ball, playground, softball, kitten ball, and because it was also played by women, ladies' baseball. The name "softball" was given to the game in 1926, because the ball used to be soft. A tournament held in 1933 at the Chicago World's Fair spurred interest in the game. The Amateur Softball Association (ASA) of America (founded 1933) governs the game in the United States and sponsors annual sectional and World Series championships. The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) regulates rules of play in more than 110 countries, including the United States and Canada; before the WBSC was formed in 2013, the International Softball Federation filled this role. Women's fast pitch softball became a Summer Olympic sport in 1996, but it and baseball were dropped from the 2012 Games; they will be reinstated for the 2020 Games. There are three types of softball. In the most common type, slow-pitch softball, the ball, which can measure either 11 or 12 inches in circumference depending on gender and league, must arch on its path to the batter, and there are 10 players on the field at once. Kelly: I love softball, it came about in 1887 as an indoor game. Sergio: Really? So it came before baseball ? Kelly: It has been called indoor baseball. Sergio: So baseball was indoor at first ? Kelly: I am unsure, I just know that there was a tournament in 1933 that sparked interest at the Chicago World's Fair. Sergio: Wow, before then baseball as not even popular, but after Chicago World's Fair it became Americans past time. Kelly: In 1996, women's fast pitch softball finally became an Olympic sport. Sergio: But its not an Olympic Sport anymore, right ? Kelly: It was discontinued in 2012 but they are bringing it back in 2020. Sergio: Wow, why did they discontinue it ?

1984 is my favorite book.

Nineteen Eighty-Four, often published as 1984, is a dystopian novel published in 1949 by English author George Orwell. The novel is set in Airstrip One, formerly Great Britain, a province of the superstate Oceania, whose residents are victims of perpetual war, omnipresent government surveillance and public manipulation. Oceania's political ideology, euphemistically named English Socialism (shortened to "Ingsoc" in Newspeak, the government's invented language) is enforced by the privileged, elite Inner Party. Via the "Thought Police", the Inner Party persecutes individualism and independent thinking, which are regarded as "thoughtcrimes". The tyranny is ostensibly overseen by a mysterious leader known as Big Brother, who enjoys an intense cult of personality. The Party "seeks power entirely for its own sake. It is not interested in the good of others; it is interested solely in power." The protagonist of the novel, Winston Smith, is a member of the Outer Party, who works for the Ministry of Truth, or Minitrue in Newspeak. Minitrue is responsible for propaganda and historical revisionism. Winston's job is to rewrite past newspaper articles, so the historical record always supports the Party's agenda. Ana: I've been looking for a new book to read and my friend suggested I read "Nineteen Eighty-Four?" Have you heard of it? Robert: I have heard of Nineteen Eighty-Four, but never had the pleasure of reading although I love dystopian stories. Ana: Where does the story take place? Robert: I believe the novel is set in Airstrip One, which used to be Great Britain. Ana: I know you haven't had a chance to read it, but can you at least tell me what the plot revolves around? Robert: I would say that the plot is focused around the residents of Airstrip One who are victims of perpetual war, omnipresent government surveillance, and manipulation. Ana: Wow, those are very controversial subjects. Did the author win any awards for writing this novel? Robert: I agree that the book hit on heavy topics, but I'm not sure it was given awards. There are even a sort of "Thought Police" featured in the novel.

my friend likes cartoons like south park.

South Park is an American adult animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone and developed by Brian Graden for the Comedy Central television network. The show revolves around four boys—Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick—and their bizarre adventures in and around the titular Colorado town. Much like "The Simpsons", "South Park" uses a very large ensemble cast of recurring characters and became infamous for its profanity and dark, surreal humor that satirizes a wide range of topics towards a mature audience. Parker and Stone developed the show from "The Spirit of Christmas", two consecutive animated shorts created in 1992 and 1995. The latter became one of the first Internet viral videos, ultimately leading to "South Park"'s production. It debuted in August 1997 with great success, consistently earning the highest ratings of any basic cable program. Subsequent ratings have varied but it remains one of Comedy Central's highest rated shows, and is slated to air in new episodes through 2019. The pilot episode was produced using cutout animation, leading to all subsequent episodes being produced with computer animation that emulated the cutout technique. Stephen: i would like to know about south park Adriana: it is an american adult animated sitcom created by trey parker and matt stone. it was also developed by brian graden and it plays on comedy central. are you a fan? Stephen: I seen someone play the recent games Adriana: i see. well the show revolves around four boys, stan kyle eric and kenny and their adventures around colorado town. give it a try one day! Stephen: sure it seems like it could be very funny Adriana: yes its like the simpsons, it uses a large ensemble cast of reoccuring characters. it became faous for profanity and dark surreal humor with satire and a range of topics. it could be depending on your humor Stephen: lol sounds like the satire could be fun Adriana: it debuted in 1997 and had great success consistenyly earning the highest ratings of any basic cable program. people love it! Stephen: i will check it out for sure Adriana: ratings have still varied after initial success but remains comedy centrals highest rated tv show. now episodes are coming in 2019 so stay tuned

i couldn t live without my cell phone.

iPhone ( ) is a line of smartphones designed and marketed by Apple Inc. They run Apple's iOS mobile operating system. The first-generation iPhone was released on June 29, 2007, and there have been multiple new hardware iterations with new iOS releases since. The user interface is built around the device's multi-touch screen, including a virtual keyboard. The iPhone has Wi-Fi and can connect to cellular networks. An iPhone can shoot video (though this was not a standard feature until the iPhone 3GS), take photos, play music, send and receive email, browse the web, send and receive text messages, follow GPS navigation, record notes, perform mathematical calculations, and receive visual voicemail. Other functionality, such as video games, reference works, and social networking, can be enabled by downloading mobile apps. , Apple's App Store contained more than 2.2 million applications available for the iPhone. Apple has released eleven generations of iPhone models, each accompanied by one of the eleven major releases of the iOS operating system. The original first-generation iPhone was a GSM phone and established design precedents, such as a button placement that has persisted throughout all releases and a screen size maintained for the next four iterations. Kathryn: Are you a fan of iPhones? Trinity: I honestly just got a iphone Saturday I always wanted one because they are the top iOS mobile operating system but now I-'m like what is the hype for lol. Kathryn: Did you like your previous smartphone better? Trinity: Yes I did I have been team android for years and my last mobile device was great it was a touchscreen, which phone do you have? Kathryn: I have the iPhone 6s. I've never used Android or any other type of smartphone so I have nothing to compare it to. Trinity: I love the camera on the iPhones I can say that Apple did good coming up with this smartphone design and market and I have the 8 plus. Kathryn: The 8 is a nice phone. I'm hoping to upgrade to that one soon. Trinity: The look is so nice it has a glass back piece so I made sure I got a autobox case lol and I have alot of storage so I got lot's of video games and social networks downloaded.

i have taken formal music lessons since i was 5.

The piano is an acoustic, stringed musical instrument invented in Italy by Bartolomeo Cristofori around the year 1700 (the exact year is uncertain), in which the strings are struck by hammers. It is played using a keyboard, which is a row of keys (small levers) that the performer presses down or strikes with the fingers and thumbs of both hands to cause the hammers to strike the strings. The word "piano" is a shortened form of "pianoforte", the Italian term for the early 1700s versions of the instrument, which in turn derives from "gravicembalo col piano e forte" and "fortepiano". The Italian musical terms "piano" and "forte" indicate "soft" and "loud" respectively, in this context referring to the variations in volume (i.e., loudness) produced in response to a pianist's touch or pressure on the keys: the greater the velocity of a key press, the greater the force of the hammer hitting the strings, and the louder the sound of the note produced and the stronger the attack. The first fortepianos in the 1700s had a quieter sound and smaller dynamic range. An acoustic piano usually has a protective wooden case surrounding the soundboard and metal strings, which are strung under great tension on a heavy metal frame. Amanda: I just love music infact I have played the piano since I was five. Do you play any musical instruments? Micah: I do play instruments. I play the piano and used to play a variety of brass isntruments. Amanda: Fascinating. I have never tried brass. I love the sound of the piano. It was invented in Italy b Barolomeo Cristofori around the year 1700. I cant believe it is that old! Micah: Yes, it is very very old. I believe the Violin is also of Italian origin. Music is a very fascinating area. Amanda: It so is! The violin is the smallest and highest pitched insturment in the string family. I tried it when I was younger but my finger were too small. Micah: That is an interesting tidbit. I have always been fond of the cellos and the double bass, as well. Amanda: In school a long time ago I learnt cello. For weeks we just plucked teh CGDA strings to get the practice in. It has a beautiful sound also - when played by a professional, not me! Micah: That's wonderful. I wish that I learned how to play string instruments back in the day. That would have been a beautiful and wonderful learning experience. Amanda: It was. We were lucky to have such a good music teacher. She even tried to teach us bass guitar teaching us to play with our fingers and thumbs, the strumming techniques, tapping and thumping. Micah: My music teacher in middle school and high school was amazing. One of the best in the state of Virginia!

i like to draw.

Drawing is a form of visual art in which a person uses various drawing instruments to mark paper or another two-dimensional medium. Instruments include graphite pencils, pen and ink, inked brushes, wax colored pencils, crayons, charcoal, chalk, pastels, various kinds of erasers, markers, styluses, various metals (such as silverpoint) and electronic drawing. A drawing instrument releases a small amount of material onto a surface, leaving a visible mark. The most common support for drawing is paper, although other materials, such as cardboard, plastic, leather, canvas, and board, may be used. Temporary drawings may be made on a blackboard or whiteboard or indeed almost anything. The medium has been a popular and fundamental means of public expression throughout human history. It is one of the simplest and most efficient means of communicating visual ideas. The wide availability of drawing instruments makes drawing one of the most common artistic activities. In addition to its more artistic forms, drawing is frequently used in commercial illustration, animation, architecture, engineering and technical drawing. A quick, freehand drawing, usually not intended as a finished work, is sometimes called a sketch. Hayden: I love to draw but I am not good at it. My visual art skills are totally in appreciation versus execution Lilly: Is all drawing the same, or are there different types? Hayden: There is art drawing and technical drawing Lilly: what is the difference? Hayden: Technical drawing, drafting, is drawings that communicates how something functions Lilly: Oh, that doesn't sound very fun. What about art drawing, what is that all about? Hayden: Art drawing emcompasses commerical illustration, animation and just fun Lilly: Are there any famous artist who draw and not paint.

i am taking online classes.

Distance education or distance learning is the education of students who may not always be physically present at a school. Traditionally, this usually involved correspondence courses wherein the student corresponded with the school via post. Today it involves online education. Courses that are conducted (51 percent or more) are either hybrid, blended or 100% distance learning. Massive open online courses (MOOCs), offering large-scale interactive participation and open access through the World Wide Web or other network technologies, are recent developments in distance education. A number of other terms (distributed learning, e-learning, online learning, etc.) are used roughly synonymously with distance education. One of the earliest attempts was advertised in 1728 in the "Boston Gazette" for "Caleb Philipps, Teacher of the new method of Short Hand," who sought students who wanted to learn through weekly mailed lessons. The first distance education course in the modern sense was provided by Sir Isaac Pitman in the 1840s, who taught a system of shorthand by mailing texts transcribed into shorthand on postcards and receiving transcriptions from his students in return for correction. The element of student feedback was a crucial innovation of Pitman's system. Haley: Have you ever taken online courses? I know they work for some people but I never really enjoyed them. Alicia: My son is home schooled because of illness and takes all his classes on-line. You have to be careful, some are better than others. Haley: I am sorry to hear that. I always had trouble focusing when I wasn't physically in the classroom. Alicia: There are many countries where home schooling and distance education is the only option. Better than nothing. But it is only as good as the users. Haley: That's very true. It means that the student is wholly responsible for their education. Motivated individuals can certainly benefit from this type of education. Alicia: I would love for my son to partner with an international student on a class or project. Maybe through the ICT4D communication technologies. Haley: I think that would be a great program to get involved in. Learning about different cultures can really expand a person's mind beyond what they usually see. Alicia: I would love to find a language program. Where the other student wanted to learn English and my son could learn some language that's not offered in the states. Haley: I have seen some programs where Chinese students pay for English tutors online but I am not sure how they work. Alicia: I will have to look into that. I would love for him to be bilingual. Maybe a dual immersion classroom on-line would work well.

i was diagnosed with mild ocd in college.

Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder where people feel the need to check things repeatedly, perform certain routines repeatedly (called "rituals"), or have certain thoughts repeatedly. People are unable to control either the thoughts or the activities for more than a short period of time. Common activities include hand washing, counting of things, and checking to see if a door is locked. Some may have difficulty throwing things out. These activities occur to such a degree that the person's daily life is negatively affected. Often they take up more than an hour a day. Most adults realize that the behaviors do not make sense. The condition is associated with tics, anxiety disorder, and an increased risk of suicide. The cause is unknown. There appear to be some genetic components with both identical twins more often affected than both non-identical twins. Risk factors include a history of child abuse or other stress inducing event. Some cases have been documented to occur following infections. The diagnosis is based on the symptoms and requires ruling out other drug related or medical causes. Rating scales such as the Yale–Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS) can be used to assess the severity. Bryan: My younger daughter is unable to control her thoughts or activities for more than a short period of time. Are you familiar with this syndrome? Liliana: Absolutely, I have it too, this is known as ADHD. Bryan: Yes, ADHD is similar and is characterized by by excessive activity or difficulty in self control. I think the two syndromes could be classified as cousins. Liliana: Yes, it was only until very recently that ADHD became the umbrella term. Many psychologists believe it belongs somewhere on the high functioning end of the autism spectrum. Bryan: Generally, individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder show two types of symptoms: social communication issues and repetitive patterns of behavior. Liliana: That's true, which if you think about it is very vague. I know many people who are ritualistic people, but couldn't be further from autistic. Bryan: Yes, I agree but there are extremes. Most parents notice these signs in the first few years of life. Liliana: Absolutely, when a child has autism it's very clear. It's been said the Ketogenic diet is really effective for autism symptom reduction, ADHD too.

i like to cook.

Cooking or cookery is the art, technology, science and craft of preparing food for consumption with or without the use of heat. Cooking techniques and ingredients vary widely across the world, from grilling food over an open fire to using electric stoves, to baking in various types of ovens, reflecting unique environmental, economic, and cultural traditions and trends. The ways or types of cooking also depend on the skill and type of training an individual cook has. Cooking is done both by people in their own dwellings and by professional cooks and chefs in restaurants and other food establishments. Cooking can also occur through chemical reactions without the presence of heat, such as in ceviche, a traditional South American dish where fish is cooked with the acids in lemon or lime juice. Preparing food with heat or fire is an activity unique to humans. It may have started around 2 million years ago, though archaeological evidence for it reaches no more than 1 million years ago. The expansion of agriculture, commerce, trade and transportation between civilizations in different regions offered cooks many new ingredients. New inventions and technologies, such as the invention of pottery for holding and boiling water, expanded cooking techniques. Olivia: Hey, I love cooking new recipes Gabriel: I like to cook as well, funny how making food fire and heat is only done by humans only lol. Do you do creative cooking? Olivia: Im used to simple cooking but once in a while I'll look up something creative and give it a try Gabriel: Yes, how one cooks has a lot to do with how much training and skills they have in the kitchen. I prefer simple and home cooked food myself Olivia: Exactly. Ive failed a few times so i try to keep it simple. Like boiled eggs, but i know thats nothing Gabriel: I like to enjoy the food prepared by a professional chef, but don't get the opportunity as much as I like, as I live in a small city. Do you? Olivia: lol yea i like makotos. they cook right infront of you. I live in a small town too Gabriel: I would like to try Thailand food, but there aren't any restaurants close at all. Have you ever tried or cooked Thai food? Olivia: Yea I think I have. My grandma is taiwanese so we have alot of home cooked food Gabriel: That's interesting. I mainly enjoy simple, but hearty meals, especially locally grown from a famer's market. Do you cook with food from there?

i grew up in syracuse , ny with my parents and brother.

Syracuse () is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, in the United States. It is the largest U.S. city with the name "Syracuse", and is the fifth most populous city in the state of New York following New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, and Yonkers. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,252, and its metropolitan area had a population of 662,577. It is the economic and educational hub of Central New York, a region with over one million inhabitants. Syracuse is also well-provided with convention sites, with a downtown convention complex. Syracuse was named after the original Greek city Syracuse (Siracusa in Italian), a city on the eastern coast of the Italian island of Sicily. The city has functioned as a major crossroads over the last two centuries, first between the Erie Canal and its branch canals, then of the railway network. Today, Syracuse is located at the intersection of Interstates 81 and 90, and its airport is the largest in the region. Syracuse is home to Syracuse University, a major research university, as well as Le Moyne College, a nationally recognized liberal arts college. In 2010, "Forbes" rated Syracuse fourth in the top 10 places in the U.S. to raise a family. Ana: My family is from Syracuse New York. We are an old farming family. Marissa: Syracuse is the city in the country seat of NY right? Ana: Yeah, up in the North east corner of the U.S. Marissa: it is also the 5th most populous city in NY Ana: wow, I did not know that! I though New York city would have been to top. Marissa: it is an economic and educational hub in central NY Ana: Yeah, they have many great schools. :) Marissa: There are also lots of convention sites and a downtown convention complex, great for business meetings

i like playing games online.

Steam is a digital distribution platform developed by Valve Corporation, which offers digital rights management (DRM), multiplayer gaming, video streaming and social networking services. Steam provides the user with installation and automatic updating of games, and community features such as friends lists and groups, cloud saving, and in-game voice and chat functionality. The software provides a freely available application programming interface (API) called Steamworks, which developers can use to integrate many of Steam's functions into their products, including networking, matchmaking, in-game achievements, micro-transactions, and support for user-created content through Steam Workshop. Though initially developed for use on Microsoft Windows operating systems, versions for OS X and Linux were later released. Mobile apps with connected functionality with the main software were later released for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone devices in the 2010s. The Steam platform is the largest digital distribution platform for PC gaming, estimated in 2013 to have 75% of the market space. In 2015, users purchasing titles through Steam or through Steam keys from third-party vendors totaled roughly $3.5 billion, representing 15% of the global PC game sales for the year, based on estimations made by the tracking website Steam Spy. Henry: steam really has a stranglehold on the PC gaming market. Grace: I love steam I can see what it is the largest digital distrubution of PC games, that is the only place I download games! Henry: same it can be great but bad at time too. Grace: I agree good and bad, sometimes glitchy, but I do like that multiplayer gaming and video streaming is offered Henry: yea its quite well designed and maintained. Grace: I agree, I like that they automatically update the games Henry: oh yea i know what you mean but those downloads can take time quite often. Grace: They can! It is nice they released a version for Microsoft Windows, OS X and Linux systems Henry: oh wow thats awesome. Grace: I have never used the mobile apps functions on my android, , but I may try it soon

my favorite color is yellow.

Yellow is the color between green and orange on the spectrum of visible light. It is evoked by light with a dominant wavelength of roughly 570590 nm. It is a primary color in subtractive color systems, used in painting or color printing. In the RGB color model, used to create colors on television and computer screens, yellow is a secondary color made by combining red and green at equal intensity. Carotenoids give the characteristic yellow color to autumn leaves, corn, canaries, daffodils, and lemons, as well as egg yolks, buttercups, and bananas. They absorb light energy and protect plants from photodamage. Sunlight has a slight yellowish hue, due to the surface temperature of the sun. Because it was widely available, yellow ochre pigment was one of the first colors used in art; the Lascaux cave in France has a painting of a yellow horse 17,000 years old. Ochre and orpiment pigments were used to represent gold and skin color in Egyptian tombs, then in the murals in Roman villas. In the early Christian church, yellow was the color associated with the Pope and the golden keys of the Kingdom, but was also associated with Judas Iscariot and was used to mark heretics. In the 20th century, Jews in Nazi-occupied Europe were forced to wear a yellow star. Claire: Yellow is the color between green and orange on the spectrum of visible ligh Catherine: Awesome, tell me how the color gets it's color Claire: Ok, one thing I can tell you is that the sunlight is yellow so yellow is invoked by it. Catherine: Makes sense. tell me more what is the wavelength of yellow? Claire: The color yellow has a wavelength of almost 570590 nm. Catherine: ok thanks is yellow a secondary or a primary color? Claire: Well, it depends, when it comes to painting or color printing we can say it is a primary color Catherine: That's sounds so dope. Claire: Well yes, but that's not all because in the RGB color model, used to create colors on television and computer screens, yellow is a secondary color Catherine: Wow, thanks for opening my mind up about yellow

i like lightning mcqueen.

Lightning McQueen, typically referred to by his surname McQueen, is an anthropomorphic stock car in the animated Pixar film "Cars" (2006), its sequels "Cars 2" (2011), "Cars 3" (2017), and TV shorts known as "Cars Toons." The character is not named after actor and race driver Steve McQueen, but actually Pixar animator Glenn McQueen, who died in 2002. His design is inspired by a stock car and "a more curvaceous Le Mans endurance racer," with "some Lola and some Ford GT40." During the scene where he helps restore Radiator Springs to its 1950s heyday, he is painted much like a 1950's Chevrolet Corvette C1, once again hinting at his Corvette lineage. His number was originally set to be 57, Lasseter's birth year, but was changed to 95, the release year of Pixar's first film "Toy Story". During the initial research for the first film, John Lasseter met with General Motors designers to discuss the new Corvette design but subsequent changes to the storyline left both Lightning McQueen and rivals Chick Hicks ("Cars") and Bobby Swift, Brick Yardley, Cal Weathers and Jackson Storm ("Cars 3") as generic. In order to create a cocky but likable character for McQueen, Pixar looked at sports figures like boxer Muhammad Ali, basketball player Charles Barkley, and football quarterback Joe Namath, as well as rap and rock singer Kid Rock. Jesse: Ever heard of Lighting McQueen from Cars? Kachow amirite? Colin: totes my dude, epic meme. Jesse: Thanks man, Cars is a pretty solid movie though. Same with Cars 2. Lightning McQueen is the best. Colin: oh yea its a great movie Jesse: It's kinda weird when you think about the fact that they are all anthropomorphic cars in that Pixar movie. Colin: yea i know what you mean. Jesse: Lightning McQueen was also in a tv short called Cars Toons. Colin: oh i didnt know that. Jesse: Also the character is not named after the actor and race driver Steve McQueen. Colin: oh who is he then?

my favorite band is ween.

Ween is an American alternative rock band formed in New Hope, Pennsylvania, in 1984 by childhood friends Aaron Freeman and Mickey Melchiondo, better known by their respective stage names, Gene Ween and Dean Ween. After meeting in a middle-school typing class, the two began playing music and immediately chose the name Ween as well as their Ramones-inspired pseudonyms. Ween performed as a duo backed by a Digital Audio Tape for the band's first ten years of existence before expanding to a four- (and later five-) piece act. The band's highest charting single is "Push th' Little Daisies", which was a hit in the United States and Australia. While Ween is generally categorized as an alternative rock band, they are known for their highly eclectic catalog of songs inspired by funk, soul, country, gospel, prog, R&B, heavy metal, punk rock, and more. Despite never receiving much mainstream recognition, Ween developed a large, devoted cult following. After a 28-year run, Freeman quit the band in 2012, citing the need to focus on his alcohol and drug addiction issues. In November 2015, Ween announced a February 2016 reunion for three shows in Colorado, with later dates subsequently announced. Aaron Freeman and Mickey Melchiondo met in a junior high school typing class in 1984. Mia: Have you ever heard of the band Ween? Ween performed as a duo backed by a Digital Audio Tape for the band's first ten years of existence before expanding to a four- (and later five-) piece act Jesus: No.Are they an alternative band? Mia: While Ween is generally categorized as an alternative rock band, they are known for their highly eclectic catalog of songs inspired by funk, soul, country, gospel, prog, R&B, heavy metal, punk rock, & other styles Jesus: They sound very cool.Do you have albums from them? Mia: No I don't. but they are reuniting. In November 2015, Ween announced a February 2016 reunion for three shows in Colorado, with later dates subsequently announced Jesus: Did you go to any of those concerts? You seem to be a huge fan of this band. Mia: I can't afford it but one day! he band's highest charting single is "Push th' Little Daisies", which was a hit in the United States and Australia Jesus: I will check that single on Youtube.

i enjoy vacations at the beach.

Hawaii ( ; ) is the 50th and most recent state to have joined the United States of America, having received statehood on August 21, 1959. Hawaii is the only U.S. state located in Oceania and the only one composed entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean. Hawaii is the only U.S. state located outside North America. The state encompasses nearly the entire volcanic Hawaiian archipelago, which comprises hundreds of islands spread over . At the southeastern end of the archipelago, the eight main islands are—in order from northwest to southeast: Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lānai, Kahoolawe, Maui, and the Island of Hawaii. The last is the largest island in the group; it is often called the "Big Island" or "Hawaii Island" to avoid confusion with the state or archipelago. The archipelago is physiographically and ethnologically part of the Polynesian subregion of Oceania. Hawaii's diverse natural scenery, warm tropical climate, abundance of public beaches, oceanic surroundings, and active volcanoes make it a popular destination for tourists, surfers, biologists, and volcanologists. Because of its central location in the Pacific and 19th-century labor migration, Hawaii's culture is strongly influenced by North American and Asian cultures, in addition to its indigenous Hawaiian culture. Raymond: I love vacationing at the beach. Hawaii is the only US state composed of islands Marco: I love Hawaii, is is my favorite state in the USA. Raymond: I have never been, but want to go. It is the only state located outside of North America. Marco: I did not know that. How many islands are there? Raymond: There are eight main islands that make up Hawaii. Marco: What is the biggest island? Raymond: It is usually called the Big Island or Hawaii Island to avoid getting mixed up with the state. Marco: I see. When did Hawaii become a state?

my favorite drink is dr pepper.

Dr Pepper is a carbonated soft drink marketed as having a unique flavor. The drink was created in the 1880s by pharmacist Charles Alderton in Waco, Texas and first served around 1885. Dr Pepper was first nationally marketed in the United States in 1904, and is now also sold in Europe, Asia, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and South America, as well as New Zealand and South Africa as an imported good. Variants include a version without high fructose corn syrup, Diet Dr Pepper, as well as a line of additional flavors, first introduced in the 2000s. The U.S. Patent Office recognizes December 1, 1885, as the first time Dr Pepper was served. It was introduced nationally in the United States at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition as a new kind of soda pop, made with 23 flavors. Its introduction in 1885 preceded the introduction of Coca-Cola by one year. It was formulated by Brooklyn-born pharmacist Charles Alderton in Morrison's Old Corner Drug Store in Waco, Texas. To test his new drink, he first offered it to store owner Wade Morrison, who also found it to his liking. Patrons at Morrison's soda fountain soon learned of Alderton's new drink and began ordering a "Waco". Alderton gave the formula to Morrison, who named it Dr. Pepper (later stylized as "Dr Pepper"). Michelle: Dr. Pepper has a unique flavor, and I love it. Cristian: Who is the maker of Dr. Pepper? Michelle: I think made by Pepsi now, but was created in 1880s by a pharmacist in Waco, Texas! Cristian: A pharmacist!!!!How did find out about the formula? Michelle: LOL he was probably trying to make a new drug, and this was the result! I think even Diet Dr. Pepper is good, and I don't like diet drinks. Cristian: The name "Dr. Pepper" was first used commercially in 1885.I think he was trying to do something else with tjat formula hahaha Michelle: Exactly! At least we can tax Dr. Pepper with the sugary drink tax, unlike illegal sales of other drugs! Cristian: As with Coca-Cola, the formula for Dr Pepper is a trade secret, and allegedly the recipe is kept as two halves in safe deposit boxes in two separate Dallas banks

my favorite tv show is silicon valley.

Silicon Valley is an American comedy television series created by Mike Judge, John Altschuler and Dave Krinsky. The series focuses on five young men who founded a startup company in Silicon Valley. The series premiered on April 6, 2014 on HBO. The series has been renewed for a fifth season which will premiere on March 25, 2018. Richard Hendricks (Thomas Middleditch) is a shy, reclusive programmer who works at a large internet company called Hooli in San Francisco. He is also developing a music player website which can certify whether your music is copyright or not, known as Pied Piper, in a live-in startup business incubator run by entrepreneur Erlich Bachman (T.J. Miller) who sold his airline aggregation software known as Aviato for millions of dollars. Hendricks sends a demo link for Pied Piper to a pair of programmers at Hooli who feign interest, and then mock him. Later, Hendricks makes a rocky post-TED elevator pitch of Pied Piper to venture capitalist Peter Gregory (Christopher Evan Welch). Within hours, however, Hooli executive Donald "Jared" Dunn (Zach Woods) and Gregory's assistant Monica (Amanda Crew) separately discover that the app contains a revolutionary data compression algorithm. Haley: I really love Silicon Valley, at least the first few seasons it was hilarious. Evan: I really like Silicon Valley. Since you are so curious about the show, it was created by John Altschuler, Mike Judge, and Dave Krinsky. Haley: Hmm, I havn't really heard of them before have they done any other shows? Evan: Im sure that they have. You may want to ask someone more knowledgeable about those guys. Silicon Valley just aired its fifth season. It premiered in March of 2018. Haley: Yeah, I'm sad that Erloch Bachman is no long on the show, but that actor kind of went of the deep end Evan: Yea that is pretty crazy. I remember when Silicon Valley first premiered in April of 2014. Its was a great addition to HBO. Haley: Sure was it was a great concept that played to a lot of peoples stereotypes. Evan: I really liked the beginning of Silicon Valley when it was really only focusing on the five guys trying to found a startup company.

i love the sound of the rain.

Rain is liquid water in the form of droplets that have condensed from atmospheric water vapor and then becomes heavy enough to fall under gravity. Rain is a major component of the water cycle and is responsible for depositing most of the fresh water on the Earth. It provides suitable conditions for many types of ecosystems, as well as water for hydroelectric power plants and crop irrigation. The major cause of rain production is moisture moving along three-dimensional zones of temperature and moisture contrasts known as weather fronts. If enough moisture and upward motion is present, precipitation falls from convective clouds (those with strong upward vertical motion) such as cumulonimbus (thunder clouds) which can organize into narrow rainbands. In mountainous areas, heavy precipitation is possible where upslope flow is maximized within windward sides of the terrain at elevation which forces moist air to condense and fall out as rainfall along the sides of mountains. On the leeward side of mountains, desert climates can exist due to the dry air caused by downslope flow which causes heating and drying of the air mass. The movement of the monsoon trough, or intertropical convergence zone, brings rainy seasons to savannah climes. Morgan: I live on the east coast of the US where there has been a major weather front that has produced a huge amount of rain this weekend. We are soaked! Oliver: Yeah we had rain here yesterday, but it wasn't too bad. Left the cat out though and he was drenched when he came in, poor kitty Morgan: Well, it's not all bad as rain helps with crop irrigation and provides water for hydroelectric power plants. Oliver: But what about floods! They destroy houses and kill people! Morgan: Well, that's true! There was some flooding in India in 2015 that killed 500 people and displaced 1.8 million. I can't imagine! Oliver: Yeah, let's ban rain! It's up to no good and I don't think there are many more benefits than what you mentioned! Morgan: Who could forget Hurricane Katrina? One of the costliest natural disasters in US history. Rain is definitely up to no good! Oliver: Yeah, I wonder what happens to it when it's been on the ground for a while. Does nature get revenge on it?

my favorite band is the beastie boys.

Beastie Boys were an American hip hop group from New York City, formed in 1981. For the majority of their career, the group consisted of Michael "Mike D" Diamond (vocals, drums), Adam "MCA" Yauch (vocals, bass) and Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz (vocals, guitar). Originally formed as a four-piece hardcore punk band, the Young Aborigines, in 1978 by Diamond (vocals), John Berry (guitar), Yauch (bass) and Kate Schellenbach (drums), the band appeared on the compilation cassette "New York Thrash", contributing two songs from their first EP, "Polly Wog Stew", in 1982. Berry left shortly thereafter, and was replaced by Horovitz. After achieving moderate local success with the 1983 experimental hip hop 12-inch single "Cooky Puss", Schellenbach dropped out and the Beastie Boys made a full transition to hip hop, releasing a string of successful singles. They toured with Madonna in 1985 and a year later released their debut album "Licensed to Ill". The Beastie Boys have sold 26 million records in the United States and 50 million records worldwide, making them, according to "Billboard", the biggest-selling rap group since the magazine began recording sales data in 1991. With seven platinum or better albums from 1986 to 2004, the Beastie Boys were one of the longest-lived hip hop acts worldwide. Rachel: I grew up listening to the Beastie boys, do you like them? Michael: Yes, they were a hip hop group from New York City, started in 1981. Rachel: I didn't realize they were that old. Do you know much else about them? Michael: Yes, they released their debut album "Licensed to Ill" in 1985 which launched their popularity, having multiple hit singles. Rachel: Wow, I thought they had come out with that album in the 90s not the 80s. Michael: They had 7 platinum or better albums between 1986 and 2004. They achieved worldwide fame. Rachel: I know they are world renowned. They accomplished a lot and influenced so many others. Michael: Yes, what are your favorite songs by them? I like "Brass Monkey" and "No Sleep Till Brooklyn". Rachel: I'd have to say I like almost all of their music but brass monkey is just one of those songs that comes on and makes me jam Michael: For sure. The beginning riffs are instantly recognizable. It still receives significant radio play today.

my favorite flower is a rose.

A rose is a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae, or the flower it bears. There are over a hundred species and thousands of cultivars. They form a group of plants that can be erect shrubs, climbing or trailing with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles. Flowers vary in size and shape and are usually large and showy, in colours ranging from white through yellows and reds. Most species are native to Asia, with smaller numbers native to Europe, North America, and northwestern Africa. Species, cultivars and hybrids are all widely grown for their beauty and often are fragrant. Roses have acquired cultural significance in many societies. Rose plants range in size from compact, miniature roses, to climbers that can reach seven meters in height. Different species hybridize easily, and this has been used in the development of the wide range of garden roses. The name "rose" comes from French, itself from Latin "rosa", which was perhaps borrowed from Oscan, from Greek ρόδον "rhódon" (Aeolic βρόδον "wródon"), itself borrowed from Old Persian "wrd-" ("wurdi"), related to Avestan "varəδa", Sogdian "ward", Parthian "wâr". The leaves are borne alternately on the stem. Alejandro: My favorite flower is a rose Jocelyn: A rose is a woody perennial plant from the genus rosa, what is your favorite color? Alejandro: I love red rose. What is responsible for the color of roses? Jocelyn: They are different species, they are widely grown for their beauty and are often very fragrant. Alejandro: I see. I grow some in my garden too. Which other flowers do you like? Jocelyn: Are you aware of the cultural significance that roses are given in different cultures? Alejandro: It is a very lovable flower, so I will not be surprised. Jocelyn: Exactly, Roses range in size from compact miniature roses to climbers that can reach 7 meters in height.

dogs are my favorite animal.

The domestic dog ("Canis lupus familiaris" or "Canis familiaris") is a member of the genus "Canis" (canines), which forms part of the wolf-like canids, and is the most widely abundant terrestrial carnivore. The dog and the extant gray wolf are sister taxa as modern wolves are not closely related to the wolves that were first domesticated, which implies that the direct ancestor of the dog is extinct. The dog was the first species to be domesticated and has been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes. Their long association with humans has led dogs to be uniquely attuned to human behavior and they are able to thrive on a starch-rich diet that would be inadequate for other canid species. New research seems to show that dogs have mutations to equivalent genetic regions in humans where changes are known to trigger high sociability and somewhat reduced intelligence. Dogs vary widely in shape, size and colors. Dogs perform many roles for people, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship and, more recently, aiding handicapped individuals and therapeutic roles. This influence on human society has given them the sobriquet "man's best friend". Mariah: Correct me if I'm wrong but Dogs are the best thing to ever happen in this world. Braden: Absolutely without a doubt! I love dogs. They are a member of the genus "canis" (canines), which forms part of the wolf like canines and they're the most widely abundant terrestrial carnivore! Mariah: I wonder how long they have been man's best friend? Braden: That's a very good question, the dog was the first species to be domesticated and they have been selectively bred over a millenia for various behaviours, sensory capbilities and physical attributes. Truly a mans best friend! Mariah: Wow, How interesting. I have one a Pitbull and when i'm looking to adopt another soon. Braden: I would love to adopt a dog soon but not sure which to get, i like pugs but they have poor health so maybe not. They are actually referred to as mans best friend because of the influence they have had on human society Mariah: I found my eating out the dumpster and loved her from day one. My plan for my next down is to adopt who ever had been at the shelter the longest.' Braden: Wow, i have so much respect for you! Thats what i should do, its a great idea. The good thing about them is, there's a dog for everyone because they vary widely in shape, size, colors and personality. Mariah: Yes, My dog is very large but my last that died of old age with tiny. Braden: Sorry to hear that, i would love that bonding experience with a dog though. It's amazing how dogs can perform a variety of roles for us like hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting military etc. Mariah: Once you get one it's like having a child.

i work in sales.

Marketing is the study and management of exchange relationships. Marketing is used to create, keep and satisfy the customer. With the customer as the focus of its activities, it can be concluded that Marketing is one of the premier components of Business Management - the other being Innovation. Marketing is defined by the American Marketing Association as ""the activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large."" The term developed from the original meaning which referred literally to going to market with goods for sale. From a Sales process engineering perspective, marketing is ""a set of processes that are interconnected and interdependent with other functions"" of a business aimed at achieving customer interest and satisfaction."" The Chartered Institute of Marketing defines marketing as ""the management process responsible for identifying, anticipating and satisfying customer requirements profitably."" A similar concept is the value-based marketing which states the role of marketing to contribute to increasing shareholder value. In this context, marketing can be defined as ""the management process that seeks to maximise returns to shareholders by developing relationships with valued customers and creating a competitive advantage."" Ella: Do you know much about marketing? Naomi: Have you ever studied marketing> Ella: I have not, but have some work experience. Naomi: Work experience is important for everyone, even if you don't have a degree. Ella: that is true. It is increasingly becoming almost most MORE valuable than a degree. Naomi: Studying marketing involves learning about the management of exchange relationships. It can be quite hard. Ella: It sounds challenging? Have you studied it before Naomi: I have, the concept of value-based marketing is amazing. You should check it out.

i am bored with my current lifestyle.

In conventional usage, boredom is an emotional or psychological state experienced when an individual is left without anything in particular to do, is not interested in his or her surroundings, or feels that a day or period is dull or tedious. It is also understood by scholars as a modern phenomenon which has a cultural dimension. "There is no universally accepted definition of boredom. But whatever it is, researchers argue, it is not simply another name for depression or apathy. It seems to be a specific mental state that people find unpleasant—a lack of stimulation that leaves them craving relief, with a host of behavioural, medical and social consequences." According to BBC News, boredom "...can be a dangerous and disruptive state of mind that damages your health"; yet research "...suggest[s] that without boredom we couldn’t achieve our creative feats." In "Experience Without Qualities: Boredom and Modernity", Elizabeth Goodstein traces the modern discourse on boredom through literary, philosophical, and sociological texts to find that as "a discursively articulated phenomenon...boredom is at once objective and subjective, emotion and intellectualization — not just a response to the modern world but also a historically constituted strategy for coping with its discontents." Alondra: Summer has been going for a good few months and I'm pretty bored, meaning that I'm not particularly interested in anything right now. Christopher: I love the Summer months, the warmth feels so nice on my face, whats your favorite part about summer? Alondra: I guess my boredom is fairly cultural and modern with the whole summer vacation thing, but my favorite thing is either not having classes or being able to swim. Christopher: Swimming is a good summer hobby to have. Have you thought about expanding your interests to find something to fill your summer boredom? Alondra: Good point, it can definitely feel depressing even though depression is very different. I've been doing more so that's helping but I still find myself bored occasionally. Christopher: I can relate to you completely. Being kept in a room, bored and no idea what to do. I have sometimes found peace doing simple chores but enough to feel like I am kept busy Alondra: Yeah that's pretty much exactly how I feel, but hanging out with my friends has definitely helped. Also, I find it strange that there is no real accepted definition of boredom. Christopher: Social interaction is huge impact of ones boredom and even depression too. Is there really not? You would think by now that someone would have given an accepted definition

my favorite animal is a zebra.

Zebras ( or ) are several species of African equids (horse family) united by their distinctive black and white striped coats. Their stripes come in different patterns, unique to each individual. They are generally social animals that live in small harems to large herds. Unlike their closest relatives, horses and donkeys, zebras have never been truly domesticated. There are three species of zebras: the plains zebra, the mountain zebra and the Grévy's zebra. The plains zebra and the mountain zebra belong to the subgenus "Hippotigris", but Grévy's zebra is the sole species of subgenus "Dolichohippus". The latter resembles an ass, to which zebras are closely related, while the former two look more horse-like. All three belong to the genus "Equus", along with other living equids. The unique stripes of zebras make them one of the animals most familiar to people. They occur in a variety of habitats, such as grasslands, savannas, woodlands, thorny scrublands, mountains, and coastal hills. However, various anthropogenic factors have had a severe impact on zebra populations, in particular hunting for skins and habitat destruction. Grévy's zebra and the mountain zebra are endangered. While plains zebras are much more plentiful, one subspecies, the quagga, became extinct in the late 19th century – though there is currently a plan, called the Quagga Project, that aims to breed zebras that are phenotypically similar to the quagga in a process called breeding back. Gabrielle: I really like Zebras. Charles: I have never seen one in person. They are very social. They stay in very small circles. Gabrielle: I knew they were social, didn't know about small circles. They quite a few at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Charles: I have never been. Its one of the largest theme parks in the world. Id like to see it one day. Gabrielle: It's well worth it. Make sure to take the safari so you can see all the zebras and all the other animals. Charles: Safari at Disney? What type of Zebras do they have: plain, mountain, or grevy? Gabrielle: Yes, they drive you around in a jeep and you can see all the different wildlife, it's pretty cool, Just the plain ones. Charles: I love to see one especially since they are a threatened species. I cant believe hunt them for their meat and hide.

i am a violinist.

The violin, also known informally as a fiddle, is a wooden string instrument in the violin family. Most violins have a hollow wooden body. It is the smallest and highest-pitched instrument in the family in regular use. Smaller violin-type instruments are known, including the violino piccolo and the kit violin, but these are virtually unused. The violin typically has four strings tuned in perfect fifths, and is most commonly played by drawing a bow across its strings, though it can also be played by plucking the strings with the fingers (pizzicato) and by striking the strings with the wooden side of the bow (col legno). Violins are important instruments in a wide variety of musical genres. They are most prominent in the Western classical tradition, both in ensembles (from chamber music to orchestras) and as solo instruments and in many varieties of folk music, including country music, bluegrass music and in jazz. Electric violins with solid bodies and piezoelectric pickups are used in some forms of rock music and jazz fusion, with the pickups plugged into instrument amplifiers and speakers to produce sound. Further, the violin has come to be played in many non-Western music cultures, including Indian music and Iranian music. Lillian: I am a violinist. I love it because it is smallest and highest-pitched instrument in the family Julia: I play the guitar. Lillian: Oh wow. that is amazing. I love the way the sound is projected either acoustically, using a hollow wooden or plastic and wood box or through electrical amplifier and a speaker Julia: Yes I have been playing all my life. Lillian: How do you play it. Is it the regular way of strumming or plucking the strings with the fingers, thumb or fingernails? Julia: I use my thumbs. Lillian: Do you bass guitar too. The one that looks like electric guitar, but with a longer neck and scale length Julia: No, only acoustic guitar.

i volunteer with dogs.

An animal shelter or pound is a place where stray, lost, abandoned or surrendered animals, mostly dogs and cats, and sometimes sick or wounded wildlife are kept and rehabilitated. While no-kill shelters exist, it is sometimes policy to euthanize sick animals, and any animal that is not claimed quickly enough by a previous or new owner. In Europe, of 30 countries included in a survey, all but four (Czech republic, Germany, Greece, and Italy) permitted the killing of healthy stray dogs. Critics believe the new term "animal shelter" is generally a euphemism for the older term "pound". The word "pound" had its origins in the animal pounds of agricultural communities, where stray livestock would be penned or impounded until claimed by their owners. Some shelters even have sick tropical animals. In the United States there is no government-run organization that provides oversight or regulation of the various shelters on a national basis. However, many individual states do regulate shelters within their jurisdiction. One of the earliest comprehensive measures was the "Georgia Animal Protection Act" of 1986. The law was enacted in response to the inhumane treatment of companion animals by a pet store chain in Atlanta. Hector: Hi, have you ever been to an animal shelter? Jesse: No, I have never been to one. However, I would like to visit one and adopt a puppy Hector: That sounds fun. What type of puppy? Jesse: I want a english bulldog or a french bulldog Hector: Wow, I love french bulldogs! What would you name it? Jesse: Not sure, I would let my daughter pick out the name. Do you have one? Hector: I don't have one, but my parents recently got one. Jesse: Oh ok! Thats nice, do they love it?

my favorite food is pizza.

Pizza is a traditional Italian dish consisting of a yeasted flatbread typically topped with tomato sauce and cheese and baked in an oven. It can also be topped with additional vegetables, meats, and condiments, and can be made without cheese. The term "pizza" was first recorded in the 10th century, in a Latin manuscript from the Southern Italy town of Gaeta in Lazio, on the border with Campania. Modern pizza was invented in Naples, and the dish and its variants have since become popular and common in many areas of the world. In 2009, upon Italy's request, Neapolitan pizza was registered with the European Union as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed dish. "Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana" (True Neapolitan Pizza Association), a non-profit organization founded in 1984 with headquarters in Naples, aims to "promote and protect... the true Neapolitan pizza". Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world and common fast food item in Europe and North America. Many independent or chain restaurants, cafes, and fast food outlets offer pizza. Restaurants or chains specializing in pizza are pizzerias. Pizza delivery is common in some parts of the world. Pizza is sold fresh or frozen, either whole or in portions. Vincent: I love eating pizza any day of the week. Do you enjoy pizza? Payton: What? Who doesn't love that traditional Italian dish! LOL Vincent: Can you tell me more about Italian's favorite dish? Payton: Well, it can be topped with vegetables, meats, and condiments, and can be made without cheese! Vincent: When was the first pizza created? Payton: Modern pizza was invented in Naples- which date, I'm not too sure! Vincent: If there is a modern pizza, is there a traditional older pizza? Payton: Well, the term "pizza" was first recorded in the 10th century, in a Latin manuscript from the Southern Italy town of Gaeta in Lazio, on the border with Campania. Vincent: Cool - did the text record what were the first toppings on a pizza? Payton: NO, lol, i wonder what it would have said if it did! I just know that Pizza is the most popular food in the world it seems!

i enjoy the occasional drink with friends.

In chemistry, an alcohol is any organic compound in which the hydroxyl functional group (–OH) is bound to a saturated carbon atom. The term alcohol originally referred to the primary alcohol ethanol (ethyl alcohol), which is used as a drug and is the main alcohol present in alcoholic beverages. The suffix "-ol" appears in the IUPAC chemical name of all substances where the hydroxyl group is the functional group with the highest priority; in substances where a higher priority group is present the prefix "hydroxy-" will appear in the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) name. The suffix "-ol" in non-systematic names (such as paracetamol or cholesterol) also typically indicates that the substance includes a hydroxyl functional group and, so, can be termed an alcohol. But many substances, particularly sugars (examples glucose and sucrose) contain hydroxyl functional groups without using the suffix. An important class of alcohols, of which methanol and ethanol are the simplest members is the saturated straight chain alcohols, the general formula for which is CHOH. Rhazes (854 CE – 925 CE), was a Persian polymath, physician, alchemist, and philosopher who discovered numerous compounds and chemicals including "alcohol" by developing several chemical instruments and methods of distillation. Rylee: I would like to know more about alcohol. time to party!!! Michael: Ok, what is your favorite poison? Originally, alcohol referred to ethyl alcohol. Rylee: lets talk about vodka. Michael: Traditionally, vodka is made by potatoes or cereals. Rylee: i see. and somehow it has 0 sugar, carbs, fat, or anything that makes up its calories. Michael: I believe it is the sugars. Nutrition is the science that interprets in interaction Rylee: i looked it up once, it says no sugar, look into it, I tried to find it. Michael: All alcohol has sugar. Either glucose or sucrose.

my favorite artist is 2pac.

Tupac Amaru Shakur ( ) (born Lesane Parish Crooks; June 16, 1971September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper, poet and actor. Shakur sold over 75 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. His double disc albums "All Eyez on Me" (1996) and his "Greatest Hits" (1998) are among the best-selling albums in the United States. Shakur is consistently ranked as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time and he has been listed and ranked as one of the greatest artists of any genre by many publications, including "Rolling Stone", which ranked him 86th on its list of The 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. On April 7, 2017, Shakur was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Shakur began his career as a roadie, backup dancer and MC for the alternative hip hop group Digital Underground, eventually branching off as a solo artist. Most of the themes in Shakur's songs revolved around the violence and hardship in inner cities, racism, and other social issues. Both of his parents and several other people in his family were members of the Black Panther Party, whose ideals were reflected in his songs. Joel: I love Tupac's music, full name Tupac Amaru Shakur, born in 1971. Raymond: We miss him so much Joel: He was awesome, wasn't he. He was a rapper, poet and actor and an inspiration to our generation if you take out all the negatives. Raymond: Of course, it baffles me sometimes where such ingenuity came from. I wonder if we would have someone as gifted as him in the rap scene anytime soon Joel: I would say that either rap or any other music or creative form, there will be some one that pops up to inspire a generation. Bob Dylan was one also and he's still alive. Raymond: Fantastic. Did Tupac have siblings? or he was the only child Joel: I think he had three siblings, maybe more but I know of Takerra Allen, Mopreme Shakur and Sekyiwa Shakur Raymond: That's good to know. It's a pity non of them had his kind of talent Joel: Do you know many families where all the kids show the same talent level. I think it would be odd to find such a family. 2Pac did sell over 75 million records worldwide Raymond: Wow, those are high numbers, no wonder he was able to make his first one million dollars at 21 years old.

i volunteer with dogs.

An animal shelter or pound is a place where stray, lost, abandoned or surrendered animals, mostly dogs and cats, and sometimes sick or wounded wildlife are kept and rehabilitated. While no-kill shelters exist, it is sometimes policy to euthanize sick animals, and any animal that is not claimed quickly enough by a previous or new owner. In Europe, of 30 countries included in a survey, all but four (Czech republic, Germany, Greece, and Italy) permitted the killing of healthy stray dogs. Critics believe the new term "animal shelter" is generally a euphemism for the older term "pound". The word "pound" had its origins in the animal pounds of agricultural communities, where stray livestock would be penned or impounded until claimed by their owners. Some shelters even have sick tropical animals. In the United States there is no government-run organization that provides oversight or regulation of the various shelters on a national basis. However, many individual states do regulate shelters within their jurisdiction. One of the earliest comprehensive measures was the "Georgia Animal Protection Act" of 1986. The law was enacted in response to the inhumane treatment of companion animals by a pet store chain in Atlanta. Jasmin: I feel bad for dogs in an animal shelter. Jonathan: Animal shelters are where stray, lost, or abandoned animals are kept. Jasmin: Why are they in the shelter? Jonathan: In Europe, all but four countries permit the killing of healthy stray dogs. Jasmin: Can I buy the dogs? Jonathan: Shelters are now regulated since the "Georgia Animal Protection Act" in 1986. Jasmin: Who voted on that protection act? Jonathan: The law was enacted because of the inhumane treatment of a pet store in Atlanta. Jasmin: Did they hurt the pets? Jonathan: Federally, there is no government-run organization.

favorite band is red hot chilli peppers.

Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American funk rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983. The group's musical style primarily consists of rock with an emphasis on funk, as well as elements from other genres such as punk rock and psychedelic rock. When played live, their music incorporates elements of jam band due to the improvised nature of many of their performances. Currently, the band consists of founding members vocalist/rhythm guitarist Anthony Kiedis and bassist Flea, longtime drummer Chad Smith, and former touring guitarist Josh Klinghoffer. Red Hot Chili Peppers are one of the best-selling bands of all time with over 80 million records sold worldwide, have been nominated for sixteen Grammy Awards, of which they have won six, and are the most successful band in alternative rock radio history, currently holding the records for most number-one singles (13), most cumulative weeks at number one (85) and most top-ten songs (25) on the "Billboard" Alternative Songs chart. In 2012, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band's original lineup, originally named Tony Flow and the Miraculously Majestic Masters of Mayhem, featured guitarist Hillel Slovak and drummer Jack Irons, alongside Kiedis and Flea. Makayla: On my way to see the bank that in Los Angeles in 1983... yep, none other than the Red Hot Chili Peppers! Sergio: How fun! I think I may have heard of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, but I don't know much about them. What kind of music do they play? Makayla: Strange but amazing. Sort of a mix of things, or so I think. Primarily rock wth emphasis of funk lol. As well as some genres such as punk rock and psychedelic. Basically, if you like something, they probably have a song for you. Sergio: I like rock music! What is your favorite song by the Red Hot Chili Peppers? Makayla: I love all of them. Hearing Chad Smith on the drums or lead guitarist Josh Klinghoffer... I'm just moved. But if I had to pick one, I would say Under the Bridge, I think it's called Sergio: I'll check that song out, thanks! Who's the lead singer of the band? Makayla: Lol, I'm sorry, my finger hot the button. I mean't "Under the Bridge." I assumed you knew, I'm sorry, lead singer is Anthony Kiedis and bassist Flea. Should totally check it out, you won't regret it Sergio: I definitely will! How long has the band been together?

i eat more junk food than i really should.

McDonald's is a fast food company that was founded in 1940 as a restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald, in San Bernardino, California, United States. They rechristened their business as a hamburger stand. The first time a McDonald's franchise used the Golden Arches logo was in 1953 at a location in Phoenix, Arizona. In 1955, Ray Kroc, a businessman, joined the company as a franchise agent and proceeded to purchase the chain from the McDonald brothers. McDonald's had its original headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois, but has approved plans to move its global headquarters to Chicago by 2018. McDonald's is the world's largest restaurant chain by revenue, serving over 69 million customers daily in over 100 countries across approximately 36,900 outlets as of 2016. Although McDonald's is known for its hamburgers, they also sell cheeseburgers, chicken products, french fries, breakfast items, soft drinks, milkshakes, wraps, and desserts. In response to changing consumer tastes and a negative backlash because of the unhealthiness of their food, the company has added to its menu salads, fish, smoothies, and fruit. The McDonald's Corporation revenues come from the rent, royalties, and fees paid by the franchisees, as well as sales in company-operated restaurants. Charles: I get McDonald's more often than I should. Mario: I really dont eat there much it has actually been around and founded since 1940 Charles: I do not even like the taste. It is just the convenience. Mario: I understand that, the golden arches logo was 1st used in 1953 Charles: Do you know which location used it first? Mario: The location with the first golden arches was Phoenix AZ Charles: Who were the original founders of the chain? Mario: That was Richard and Maurice McDonald

my mother is from greece.

Greece (), officially the Hellenic Republic (), historically also known as Hellas, is a country in Southern Europe, with a population of approximately /1e6 round 0 million as of . Athens is the nation's capital and largest city, followed by Thessaloniki. Greece is located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Situated on the southern tip of the Balkan peninsula, it shares land borders with Albania to the northwest, the Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey to the northeast. The Aegean Sea lies to the east of the mainland, the Ionian Sea to the west, the Cretan Sea and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Greece has the longest coastline on the Mediterranean Basin and the 11th longest coastline in the world at in length, featuring a large number of islands, of which 227 are inhabited. Eighty percent of Greece is mountainous, with Mount Olympus being the highest peak at . The country consists of nine geographic regions: Macedonia, Central Greece, the Peloponnese, Thessaly, Epirus, the Aegean Islands (including the Dodecanese and Cyclades), Thrace, Crete, and the Ionian Islands. Greece is considered the cradle of Western civilization, being the birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy, the Olympic Games, Western literature, historiography, political science, major scientific and mathematical principles, and Western drama. John: I am dying to go to Greece. It has the longest coastline on the Mediterranean Basin. Austin: I've never been there. Is it heavily populated? John: I am not sure, but Greece is considered the cradle of Western civilization, where democracy, Western philosophy, the Olympic Games, Western literature, historiography, political science, major scientific and mathematical principles, and Western drama originated from. Austin: How is the economic climate over there? John: I am not sure how the economy of Greece, that country on the southern tip of the Balkan peninsula, is doing today. Austin: What does the terrain look like in Greece? John: The terrain of Greece is eighty percent mountainous, with Mount Olympus being the highest peak. Austin: How tall is Mount Olympus? John: I'm not sure, but it has 52 peaks, deep gorges, and exceptional biodiversity. Austin: That's awesome. I hope to visit it sometime in the future.

i was diagnosed with mild ocd in college.

Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder where people feel the need to check things repeatedly, perform certain routines repeatedly (called "rituals"), or have certain thoughts repeatedly. People are unable to control either the thoughts or the activities for more than a short period of time. Common activities include hand washing, counting of things, and checking to see if a door is locked. Some may have difficulty throwing things out. These activities occur to such a degree that the person's daily life is negatively affected. Often they take up more than an hour a day. Most adults realize that the behaviors do not make sense. The condition is associated with tics, anxiety disorder, and an increased risk of suicide. The cause is unknown. There appear to be some genetic components with both identical twins more often affected than both non-identical twins. Risk factors include a history of child abuse or other stress inducing event. Some cases have been documented to occur following infections. The diagnosis is based on the symptoms and requires ruling out other drug related or medical causes. Rating scales such as the Yale–Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS) can be used to assess the severity. Rachel: My sister was diagnosed with Obsessive-compulsive disorder always needing to perform rituals. Are you familiar with OCD? Kiara: I do not have a lot of knowledge about it. I frequently read that more and more children are being diagnosed with it. Rachel: My sister started exhibiting some of the behaviors as a child always needing to wash her hands or turn a light off 3 times. She says that she is unable to control theses thoughts until she does the ritual. Kiara: What an affliction. Do doctor's know what causes it? Rachel: The cause is unknown by there seems to be a genetic component. Kiara: Do your sister's conditions change much, or is she doing the same things since she was first diagnosed? Rachel: She has undergone cognitive behavior therapy and it has helped reduce the hand-washing ritual at least to the point she no longer has raw skin or bleeds. Kiara: It is great that the treatment seems to be working.

i watch south park at least once a day.

South Park is an American adult animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone and developed by Brian Graden for the Comedy Central television network. The show revolves around four boys—Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick—and their bizarre adventures in and around the titular Colorado town. Much like "The Simpsons", "South Park" uses a very large ensemble cast of recurring characters and became infamous for its profanity and dark, surreal humor that satirizes a wide range of topics towards a mature audience. Parker and Stone developed the show from "The Spirit of Christmas", two consecutive animated shorts created in 1992 and 1995. The latter became one of the first Internet viral videos, ultimately leading to "South Park"'s production. It debuted in August 1997 with great success, consistently earning the highest ratings of any basic cable program. Subsequent ratings have varied but it remains one of Comedy Central's highest rated shows, and is slated to air in new episodes through 2019. The pilot episode was produced using cutout animation, leading to all subsequent episodes being produced with computer animation that emulated the cutout technique. Valeria: I watch South Park at least once a day! Do you? David: I do sometimes, but my husband watches it all the time. It's created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for comedy central Valeria: Yes! Do you know how many seasons it's been on for? David: They have had I believe 19 seasons. It debuted in August of 1997 and has had some of the highest cable ratings Valeria: Wow I didn't realize it's been on that long! I believe my art teacher in high school knew one of the creators of the show. David: That's cool! It's always been comedy centrals highest rated shows and is set to keep airing new episodes through 2019 Valeria: Amazing! I think it probably makes a majority of the money for the channel! David: I think it's cool they developed the show from the Spirit of Christmas animated shorts created in 92 and 95. Valeria: So they worked on that before South Park? Did they work on any other shows? David: I believe they have but can't remember what at the moment. I know South Park gets compared to the Simpsons but more profanity and dark humor

i like playing games online.

Steam is a digital distribution platform developed by Valve Corporation, which offers digital rights management (DRM), multiplayer gaming, video streaming and social networking services. Steam provides the user with installation and automatic updating of games, and community features such as friends lists and groups, cloud saving, and in-game voice and chat functionality. The software provides a freely available application programming interface (API) called Steamworks, which developers can use to integrate many of Steam's functions into their products, including networking, matchmaking, in-game achievements, micro-transactions, and support for user-created content through Steam Workshop. Though initially developed for use on Microsoft Windows operating systems, versions for OS X and Linux were later released. Mobile apps with connected functionality with the main software were later released for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone devices in the 2010s. The Steam platform is the largest digital distribution platform for PC gaming, estimated in 2013 to have 75% of the market space. In 2015, users purchasing titles through Steam or through Steam keys from third-party vendors totaled roughly $3.5 billion, representing 15% of the global PC game sales for the year, based on estimations made by the tracking website Steam Spy. Diego: I like playing video games on Steam. Lucas: Interesting, what is Steam? Diego: It's a software that allows users to install and update games, and has many community features as well. Lucas: Cool! So are their all kinds of games from the past and present? Diego: I'm not sure if many games date back very far, but the platform contains 75% of the PC gaming market space. So they have tons of games to choose from. Lucas: Whoops, I meant *there. Oh, wow, that's a lot of games! Diego: Yeah. And it's compatible with Windows, OS X, and Linux. Lucas: That's neat. What are your favorite games to play on Steam?

my favorite animal is the panda.

The giant panda ("Ailuropoda melanoleuca", "black and white cat-foot"; , "big bear cat"), also known as panda bear or simply panda, is a bear native to south central China. It is easily recognized by the large, distinctive black patches around its eyes, over the ears, and across its round body. The name "giant panda" is sometimes used to distinguish it from the unrelated red panda. Though it belongs to the order Carnivora, the giant panda's diet is over 99% bamboo. Giant pandas in the wild will occasionally eat other grasses, wild tubers, or even meat in the form of birds, rodents, or carrion. In captivity, they may receive honey, eggs, fish, yams, shrub leaves, oranges, or bananas along with specially prepared food. The giant panda lives in a few mountain ranges in central China, mainly in Sichuan, but also in neighbouring Shaanxi and Gansu. As a result of farming, deforestation, and other development, the giant panda has been driven out of the lowland areas where it once lived. The giant panda is a conservation reliant vulnerable species. A 2007 report showed 239 pandas living in captivity inside China and another 27 outside the country. As of December 2014, 49 giant pandas lived in captivity outside China, living in 18 zoos in 13 different countries. Crystal: I really love giant pandas, I have seen them in the wild they sometimes eat other grasses like wild tubers, or even meat from birds, rodents, or carrion. Nicolas: Pandas are gorgeous. You've seen them in the wild? Wow, that must be amazing. Where did you see them? Crystal: Ive seen them in china in a forest we were visiting, The Pandas are protected by law in China. Nicolas: I'd love to visit China. I didn't realize that pandas are protected by law - good! What else can you tell me about them? Crystal: Well I learned that they are a very solitary animal, they are only active from dusk to dawn, and they are largely sedentary during the day sleeping. Nicolas: Sounds like some people I know, lol. How long do they live? Crystal: A report in 2007 showed 239 pandas living in captivity inside China had an average lifespan of 20 years. Nicolas: That's pretty good for such a large animal. Do they live exclusively in China? Crystal: there are actually 25 zoos in 17 countries that all have giant pandas in them, Such as France, Germany, Indonesia, and even Japan. Nicolas: Well, its good that so many countries care for them. I believe they almost became extinct, is that correct?

i have trouble losing weight.

Weight loss, in the context of medicine, health, or physical fitness, refers to a reduction of the total body mass, due to a mean loss of fluid, body fat or adipose tissue or lean mass, namely bone mineral deposits, muscle, tendon, and other connective tissue. Weight loss can either occur unintentionally due to malnourishment or an underlying disease or arise from a conscious effort to improve an actual or perceived overweight or obese state. "Unexplained" weight loss that is not caused by reduction in calorific intake or exercise is called cachexia and may be a symptom of a serious medical condition. Intentional weight loss is commonly referred to as slimming. Intentional weight loss is the loss of total body mass as a result of efforts to improve fitness and health, or to change appearance through slimming. Weight loss in individuals who are overweight or obese can reduce health risks, increase fitness, and may delay the onset of diabetes. It could reduce pain and increase movement in people with osteoarthritis of the knee. Weight loss can lead to a reduction in hypertension (high blood pressure), however whether this reduces hypertension-related harm is unclear. Weight loss occurs when the body is expending more energy in work and metabolism than it is absorbing from food or other nutrients. Rebecca: I really need to lose some weight, but I have never been good with a weight loss plan. Grace: I mean weight loss is tough though, it happens more unintentionally than it does on purpose, a conscious effort is not always enough Rebecca: I know it takes lots of dedication. My problem is I have a husband and 4 kids who don't care to eat what I want to on a diet. I don't want to have to make 2 separate meals also. Grace: That makes sense, slimming or intentional loss can be tough in situations like that, sometimes the necessary effort is hard to give Rebecca: I also have no motivation to get out and exercise. I tell myself all the time I will go for a walk in the evening and then it never happens. Grace: I get that, but weight loss can reduce health risks, increase your fitness, and delay diabetes, so it is important to stay in good shape for your family, they need their mom/wife Rebecca: Yes, it is good for your heart and circulation. I also know I would feel a lot better and not be so tired if I would lose a few pounds. Grace: It in particular can reduce pain and increase your knee movement, which is a big problem for people with a bit of extra weight Rebecca: My problem is my lower back. I know exercising would help with my back pain also as well as taking off weight. Grace: Is the pain a dull constant che or a sharp pain?

i prefer vinyl records to any other music recording format.

A phonograph record (also known as a gramophone record, especially in British English, or record) is an analog sound storage medium in the form of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove. The groove usually starts near the periphery and ends near the center of the disc. At first, the discs were commonly made from shellac; starting in the 1950s polyvinyl chloride became common. In recent decades, records have sometimes been called vinyl records, or simply vinyl, although this would exclude most records made until after World War II. The phonograph disc record was the primary medium used for music reproduction until late in the 20th century. It had co-existed with the phonograph cylinder from the late 1880s and had effectively superseded it by around 1912. Records retained the largest market share even when new formats such as the compact cassette were mass-marketed. By the late 1980s, digital media, in the form of the compact disc, had gained a larger market share, and the vinyl record left the mainstream around 1991. From the 1990s to the 2010s, records continued to be manufactured and sold on a much smaller scale, and were especially used by disc jockeys (DJs), released by artists in some genres, and listened to by a niche market of audiophiles. Evan: I like 5star recording label Marissa: Yeah! phonograph record is an analog sound storage medium in the form of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove Evan: Yes Marissa: Yes are an English rock band formed in London in 1968 Evan: It was invented in 1839 Marissa: the discs were commonly made from shellac; starting in the 1950s polyvinyl chloride became common. Evan: I love the black nature of it Marissa: By the late 1980s, digital media, in the form of the compact disc, had gained a larger market

i think i might need help.

A psychologist is a mental health professional who evaluates and studies behavior and mental processes. In order to become a psychologist, a person often completes a graduate university degree in psychology, but in most jurisdictions, members of other behavioral professions (such as counselors and psychiatrists) can also evaluate, diagnose, treat, and study mental processes. Psychologists can be seen as practicing within two general categories of psychology: applied psychology which includes "practitioners" or "professionals", and research-orientated psychology which includes "scientists", or "scholars". The training models endorsed by the American Psychological Association (APA) require that applied psychologists be trained as both researchers and practitioners, and that they possess advanced degrees. Within the two main categories are many further types of psychologists as reflected by the 56 professional classifications recognized by the APA, including clinical, counseling, and educational psychologists. Such professionals work with persons in a variety of therapeutic contexts. People often think of the discipline as involving only such clinical or counseling psychologists. While counseling and psychotherapy are common activities for psychologists, these applied fields are just two branches in the larger domain of psychology. Abby: Once upon a time I thought I might want to be a psychologist -- the idea of helping people with behavior and mental processes was appealing. Caitlyn: That does sound very interesting - what about it interested you the most - any certain mental health issue? Abby: Probably witnessing people who could be their own worst enemy, you know? Where their ability to enjoy life and create a balance between its demands and pleasures were challenged. Caitlyn: Does a psychologist also deal with illnesses like bi-polar? Abby: Absolutely. Of course it depends on the psychologist, and what they may specialize in. The APA requires that applied psychologists be both researchers and practitioners, and that they possess advanced degrees. Caitlyn: Are they then able to prescribe medications as well? I was always confused between a psychologist and a psychiatrist. Abby: Psychiatrist! And same! So while a psychologist can work with someone in a therapeutic way, they'd need to refer to a psychiatrist to prescribe any medication. Caitlyn: Ah, I see the difference. How much school does one have to go through to be a psychologist?

my dad is very strict with his kids.

Parenting or child rearing is the process of promoting and supporting the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of a child from infancy to adulthood. Parenting refers to the intricacies of raising a child aside from the biological relationship. The most common caretaker in parenting is the biological parent(s) of the child in question, although others may be an older sibling, a grandparent, a legal guardian, aunt, uncle or other family member, or a family friend. Governments and society may have a role in child-rearing as well. In many cases, orphaned or abandoned children receive parental care from non-parent blood relations. Others may be adopted, raised in foster care, or placed in an orphanage. Parenting skills vary, and a parent with good parenting skills may be referred to as a "good parent". The English pediatrician and psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott described the concept of "good-enough" parenting in which a minimum of prerequisites for healthy child development are met. Winnicott wrote, "The good-enough mother...starts off with an almost complete adaptation to her infant's needs, and as time proceeds she adapts less and less completely, gradually, according to the infant's growing ability to deal with her failure." Evan: I grew up in a pretty strict household. My dad was the disciplinarian Javier: I grew up in a pretty similar one too. Was your dad so strict that he got transformed into a robot like in the movie Robot Dad Strikes Back? Evan: I am not familiar with Robot Dad Strikes Back. Is that a cartoon? Javier: It's a Japanese movie in the movie series "Crayon Shin-Chan". Evan: I used to watch Anime a bit when I was younger. I remember watching Ghost in the Shell and Akira Javier: I've watched quite a bit of anime myself. I really love the colorful graphics and all the vibrant characters that are typically found in anime. Evan: The genre does have quite a following all across the world. I had a lot of friends who were really into Dragonball Z Javier: I was into DragonballZ too! Really loved Dragonball, the show that followed Goku and his band of cohorts when they were but young lads. Evan: I recall that they made a live action movie in 2009. It did not rate very highly with fans or critics. Javier: Yeah, I didn't go and see it because the reviews were so poor. My favorite character was Vegeta because he was just so vain, proud, and overall awesome. Definitely the strongest of the Z fighters.

i have a golden retriever puppy.

The Golden Retriever is a large-sized breed of dog bred as gun dogs to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upland game birds during hunting and shooting parties, and were named 'retriever' because of their ability to retrieve shot game undamaged. Golden Retrievers have an instinctive love of water, and are easy to train to basic or advanced obedience standards. They are a long-coated breed, with a dense inner coat that provides them with adequate warmth in the outdoors, and an outer coat that lies flat against their bodies and repels water. Golden Retrievers are well suited to residency in suburban or country environments. Although they need substantial outdoor exercise, they should be housed in a fenced area because of their instinctual tendency to roam. They shed copiously, particularly at the change of seasons, and require fairly regular grooming. The breed is a prominent participant in conformation shows for purebred dogs. The Golden Retriever is popular as a disability assistance dog such as being a guide dog for the blind and a hearing dog for the deaf. In addition, they are trained to be a hunting dog, a detection dog, and a search and rescue participant. The breed's friendly, gentle temperament means it is unsuited to being a professional guard dog, but its temperament has also made it the third-most popular family dog breed (by registration) in the United States, the fifth-most popular in Brazil and Australia, and the eighth-most popular in the United Kingdom. Kevin: Hi! I own a golden retriever named Thanos who loves water and parks! Do you like dogs? Matthew: I love the large-sized dogs and golden retriever is one of them. I especially, love their look compared to other breeds of dogs Kevin: Large sized dogs often times are very loving and have the mentality of a small dog and just want lovings and cuddles. Matthew: I consider dogs to be friends. That is why throughout history, dog was the first species to be domesticated. They provide companionship Kevin: Yes, Definitely offer very cherished companionship and offers lots of happiness and joy! Matthew: Happiness is very important component of our mental and emotional state, and dogs truly play crucial part in bringing happiness to our lives. Kevin: Couldn't agree more! Matthew: How many years have you had your dog? Kevin: I have had our family dog for 10 years! Matthew: It is funny. Because when you mentioned family dog, i remembered our Canadian-American animated TV series called Family Dog. Pretty humorous show. Highly recommend it

i drive 300 mile a week for work.

Commuting is periodically recurring travel between one's place of residence and place of work, or study, and in doing so exceed the boundary of their residential community. It sometimes refers to any regular or often repeated traveling between locations, even when not work-related. A distinction is also often made between commuters who commute daily or weekly between their residence to work place, and are therefore considered respectively local or long-distance commuters. The word "commuter" derives from early days of rail travel in US cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Chicago, where, in the 1840s, the railways engendered suburbs from which travellers paying a reduced or 'commuted' fare into the city. Later, the back formations "commute" and "commuter" were coined therefrom. Commuted tickets would usually allow the traveller to repeat the same journey as often as they liked during the period of validity: normally, the longer the period the cheaper the cost per day. Before the 19th century, most workers lived less than an hour's walk from their work. Today, many people travel daily to work a long way from their own towns, cities, and villages, especially in industrialised societies. Sarah: i hate commuting! i commute 50 miles every day Katie: Commuting 50 miles every day to work would be awful. I live where I work so I just walk there. Sarah: that's really good! I work in DC, traffic is absolutely horrible Katie: Yes so many people are commuting to work. I would much prefer taking a subway if possible. Sarah: i would too but the nearest metro is 15 miles away so it doesn't make sense for me to take a metro Katie: Yes. The DC subway does not have as many stations as the New York one. I would try and live near one if I had to commute however. Sarah: living close to dc is very expensive and the crime rate is really high Katie: Yes. Crime is bad. Crime rates at least have come down since their peak 20-30 years ago. Sarah: that's good! i didn't know that Katie: Yes crime rates have come down significally and the rates now are about the same as the 1960s

i have two smartphones.

A smartphone is a handheld personal computer with a mobile operating system and an integrated mobile broadband cellular network connection for voice, SMS, and Internet data communication; most if not all smartphones also support Wi-Fi. Smartphones are typically pocket-sized, as opposed to tablets, which are much larger. They are able to run a variety of software components, known as “apps”. Most basic apps (e.g. event calendar, camera, web browser) come pre-installed with the system, while others are available for download from places like the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Apps can receive bug fixes and gain additional functionality through software updates; similarly, operating systems are able to update. Modern smartphones have a touchscreen color display with a graphical user interface that covers the front surface and enables the user to use a virtual keyboard to type and press onscreen icons to activate "app" features. Mobile payment is now a common theme amongst most smartphones. Today, smartphones largely fulfill most people's needs for a telephone, digital camera and video camera, GPS navigation, a media player, clock, news, calculator, web browser, handheld video game player, flashlight, compass, an address book, note-taking, digital messaging, an event calendar, etc. Thomas: I have two smartphone, a Apple Iphone 7 my teenage son thinks is his and a cheap android for me. Caleb: I remember there being a lot of fuss because apple removed the headphone jack on the 7 Thomas: I think that was on the 8. My son is jacked in all day long Caleb: oh yes could have been 8 or X that they did that with Thomas: How many smartphone do you have? Caleb: I'm probably the only person in the US who doesn't own a smartphone Thomas: I used to be that person. Then i bought an 80.00 yes only 80.00 and got a pay as you go plan. Don't use it, don't pay. Caleb: I did have a smartphone for a while and then switched to a pay as you go and found I really didn't use either of them