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i like to garden.

Gardening is the practice of growing and cultivating plants as part of horticulture. In gardens, ornamental plants are often grown for their flowers, foliage, or overall appearance; useful plants, such as root vegetables, leaf vegetables, fruits, and herbs, are grown for consumption, for use as dyes, or for medicinal or cosmetic use. Gardening is considered by many people to be a relaxing activity. Gardening ranges in scale from fruit orchards, to long boulevard plantings with one or more different types of shrubs, trees, and herbaceous plants, to residential yards including lawns and foundation plantings, to plants in large or small containers grown inside or outside. Gardening may be very specialized, with only one type of plant grown, or involve a large number of different plants in mixed plantings. It involves an active participation in the growing of plants, and tends to be labor-intensive, which differentiates it from farming or forestry. Forest gardening, a forest-based food production system, is the world's oldest form of gardening. Forest gardens originated in prehistoric times along jungle-clad river banks and in the wet foothills of monsoon regions. In the gradual process of families improving their immediate environment, useful tree and vine species were identified, protected and improved while undesirable species were eliminated. Omar: I love gardening! It is the proces of cultivating plants Kyle: i have a small garden myself Omar: They say it is a very relaxing activity . Kyle: it is, after the initial hard work to get it started Omar: Some gardening can tend to be very labor intensive but very rewarding. Kyle: the reward I get is the sanctification and the vegetables I grow. Omar: Forest gardeing is one of the oldest form of gardening Kyle: forest gardening? never heard of that Omar: It is the process of growing useful trees and vine species. So it is slightyly harder. Kyle: okay, that makes since

i live in celebration , florida.

Florida (; Spanish for "land of flowers") is the southernmost state in the southeastern region of the United States. The state is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico and Alabama, to the north by Alabama and Georgia, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, and to the south by the Straits of Florida. Florida is the 22nd-most extensive, the 3rd-most populous, and the 8th-most densely populated of the U.S. states. Jacksonville is the most populous municipality in the state and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States (due to the consolidation of Jacksonville with Duval County). The Miami metropolitan area is Florida's most populous urban area. Tallahassee is the state's capital. About two-thirds of Florida occupies a peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Florida has the longest coastline in the contiguous United States, approximately , not including the contribution of the many barrier islands. It is the only state that borders both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Much of the state is at or near sea level and is characterized by sedimentary soil. Florida has the lowest high point of any U.S. state. The climate varies from subtropical in the north to tropical in the south. Nathaniel: Florida is my favorite state, it has great beaches Kimberly: Its overrated! Ive lived here my whole life. Nathaniel: Wow i thought it would be more fun ahahah, so you musht know that The Miami metropolitan area wich is Florida's most popular urban area. Kimberly: Yes! It is a nightmare down there as far as traffic goes. Its so populated now but beautiful beaches Nathaniel: i bet miami must be pretty fun no? Kimberly: Its a blast going down there, you just have to be careful. There is alot of conartists Nathaniel: ok thank you for the warning, i would not have imagine that Tallahassee is the state's capita. Kimberly: yes, another great city. there is alot to see there

my favorite music genre is pop.

Pop music is a genre of popular music that originated in its modern form in the United States and United Kingdom during the mid-1950s. The terms "popular music" and "pop music" are often used interchangeably, although the former describes all music that is popular and includes many different styles. "Pop" and "rock" were roughly synonymous terms until the late 1960s, when they became increasingly differentiated from each other. Although much of the music that appears on record charts is seen as pop music, the genre is distinguished from chart music. Pop music is eclectic, and often borrows elements from other styles such as urban, dance, rock, Latin, and country; nonetheless, there are core elements that define pop music. Identifying factors include generally short to medium-length songs written in a basic format (often the verse-chorus structure), as well as common use of repeated choruses, melodic tunes, and hooks. David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop music as "a body of music which is distinguishable from popular, jazz, and folk musics". According to Pete Seeger, pop music is "professional music which draws upon both folk music and fine arts music". Although pop music is seen as just the singles charts, it is not the sum of all chart music. Tyler: My favorite kind of music is pop. It originated from the US and UK in the mid-1950s. Josiah: That is my favorite genre of music as well, I thought it had been around for a lot longer than that! What makes pop different from other genres? Tyler: "Pop" and "rock" were synonymous until the 1960s when they differentiated. Pop has a lighter beat. Josiah: I see, that's why they seem so similar to one another. Who are some iconic popstars? Tyler: Michael Jackson is commonly referred to "The King of Pop". He greatly popularized the genre. Josiah: Oh, the great Michael Jackson, it is a shame he died so early, what year did he pass away again? Tyler: Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009 from propofol and benzo intoxication :(. Josiah: That is really sad, was it an accidental drug overdose? I have heard some people claim the doctor "murdered" him. Tyler: There are several theories but his personal physician claims to have found him unresponsive. Most think he overdosed on his own. Josiah: Oh that is really sad, a rich celebrity, that many looked up to, took his own life :9. What was his physicians name?

i can play the piano.

Classical music is art music produced or rooted in the traditions of Western culture, including both liturgical (religious) and secular music. While a more precise term is also used to refer to the period from 1750 to 1820 (the Classical period), this article is about the broad span of time from before the 6th century AD to the present day, which includes the Classical period and various other periods. The central norms of this tradition became codified between 1550 and 1900, which is known as the common-practice period. The major time divisions of Western art music are as follows: European art music is largely distinguished from many other non-European classical and some popular musical forms by its system of staff notation, in use since about the 11th century. Western staff notation is used by composers to indicate to the performer the pitches (which form the melodies, basslines and chords), tempo, metre and rhythms for a piece of music. This can leave less room for practices such as improvisation and "ad libitum" ornamentation, which are frequently heard in non-European art music and in popular-music styles such as jazz and blues. Another difference is that whereas most popular styles adopt the song (strophic) form or a derivation of this form, classical music has been noted for its development of highly sophisticated forms of instrumental music such as the symphony, concerto, fugue, sonata, and mixed vocal and instrumental styles such as opera, cantata, and mass. Hayden: Hi there, what is your opinion on classical music? Jeremy: I love Classical Music! I am a classical vocalist and played the saxophone in high school. How about yours? Hayden: Oh wow that sounds quite interesting! I played the trumpet and percussion in high school but wasn't so great. I love listening to it though, do you have a favourite composer? Jeremy: That's cool! Lol, yeah high school band can be kinda rough. Same here! My favorite composer is Claude Debussy. Hayden: Yeah it definitely was not the most positive experience for me but I am happy that I can still appreciate the skill and beauty behind the music. Jeremy: You should for sure research an listen to some of Debussy's pieces. He was one of the most influential composers of the late 19th and 20th centuries. The way he used non-traditional scales was just brilliant. Hayden: I will definitely do that - I am reading at work right now and could use to classical music to give a shot! Jeremy: Yes, Definitely. I have heard that Classical Music helps the brain focus. I hope you have a good day!

i drive a blue honda civic.

The Honda Civic is a line of cars manufactured by Honda. Originally a subcompact, the Civic has gone through several generational changes, becoming both larger and more upmarket and moving into the compact car segment. EPA guidelines for vehicle size class stipulate a car having combined passenger and cargo room of is considered a mid-size car, and as such the tenth generation Civic sedan is technically a small-end mid-size car, although it still competes in the compact class. The Civic coupe is still considered a compact car. The Civic currently falls between the Honda Fit and Accord. The first Civic was introduced in July 1972 as a two-door model, followed by a three-door hatchback that September. With an 1169 cc transverse engine and front-wheel drive like the British Mini, the car provided good interior space despite overall small dimensions. Initially gaining a reputation for being fuel-efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly, later iterations have become known for performance and sportiness, especially the Civic Type R, Civic VTi, Civic GTi and Civic SiR/Si. The Civic has been repeatedly rebadged for international markets, and served as the basis for the Honda CR-X, the Honda CR-X del Sol, the Concerto, the first generation Prelude, the Civic Shuttle (later to become the Orthia), and the CR-V. Brittany: I am thinking of getting a Honda. Do you know anything about this company? Sophia: Well they became the second largest japanese auto producer in the year 2001. Brittany: I see, and what is the largest? Toyota? Sophia: That really depends, the automotive industries all over the world have different leaders Brittany: Ok that makes sense. Do you think I should buy Honda Fit or Civic? Sophia: I prefer the Honda Fit, they came out in Japan in 2010 and Europe in early 2011 Brittany: I think its supposed to be an economical car. Do you agree? Sophia: It's designed for low cost purchase and operation so I would say yes it is Brittany: Yes that sounds like what I need. Do you know anything else about Honda that might help me make my decision? Sophia: Well they're small and lightweight and inexpensive so I would go for it

i love my impala.

The Chevrolet Impala ) is a full-size car built by Chevrolet for model years 1958–85, 1994–96, and since 2000 onwards. The Impala was Chevrolet's most expensive passenger model through 1965, and had become the best-selling automobile in the United States. For its debut in 1958, the Impala was distinguished from other models by its symmetrical triple taillights, which returned from 1960–96. The Caprice was introduced as a top-line Impala Sport Sedan for model year 1965, later becoming a separate series positioned above the Impala in 1966, which, in turn, remained above the Bel Air and the Biscayne. The Impala continued as Chevrolet's most popular full-size model through the mid-1980s. Between 1994–96, the Impala was revised as a 5.7-liter V8–powered version of the Caprice Classic sedan. In 2000, the Impala was reintroduced again as a mainstream front-wheel drive Hi-Mid sedan. As of February 2014, the 2014 Impala ranked #1 among Affordable Large Cars in "U.S. News & World Report"s rankings. When the current tenth generation of the Impala was introduced for the 2014 model year, the ninth generation was rebadged as the Impala Limited and sold only to fleet customers through 2016. As of the 2015 model year, both versions are sold in the United States and Canada, with the current-generation Impala also sold in the Middle East, the People's Republic of China, and South Korea. Austin: The Chevy Impala is an awesome car! Have you ever owned one? Mackenzie: I never have, it was Chevy's most expensive passenger car model through 1965 and had become the best-selling auto in the US. Austin: Really! I didn't know that! Was it considered a luxury car at the time? Mackenzie: I'm not really sure on if it was considered luxury or not, but the Caprice was a top-line Impala Sport Sedan in 1965. Austin: Do you know what size engine that was in the original Impala? It must have been high performance if the car was considered a sport sedan. Mackenzie: Between 1994-96 it was a revised 5.7 liter V8 Austin: A V8! That's some heavy power! Is the Impala still a popular selling car? Mackenzie: It is! Still ranking as one of the top 10 among Affordable Large Cars in US News & World Report. Austin: How much does an Impala go for brand new? Mackenzie: With a price tag starting at $30,000, it's no wonder they are sold in the US and Canada - but also in the Middle East, China, and South Korea

i am stuck in a wheel chair.

A wheelchair, often abbreviated to just "chair", is a chair with wheels, used when walking is difficult or impossible due to illness, injury, or disability. Wheelchairs come in a wide variety of formats to meet the specific needs of their users. They may include specialized seating adaptions, individualized controls, and may be specific to particular activities, as seen with sports wheelchairs and beach wheelchairs. The most widely recognised distinction is between powered wheelchairs ("powerchairs"), where propulsion is provided by batteries and electric motors, and manually propelled wheelchairs, where the propulsive force is provided either by the wheelchair user/occupant pushing the wheelchair by hand ("self-propelled"), or by an attendant pushing from the rear ("attendant propelled"). The earliest records of wheeled furniture are an inscription found on a stone slate in China and a child’s bed depicted in a frieze on a Greek vase, both dating between the 6th and 5th century BCE. The first records of wheeled seats being used for transporting disabled people date to three centuries later in China; the Chinese used early wheelbarrows to move people as well as heavy objects. A distinction between the two functions was not made for another several hundred years, around 525 CE, when images of wheeled chairs made specifically to carry people begin to occur in Chinese art. Savannah: I have a cousin who uses a wheelchair, it seems unfortunate, but now they have a wide variety of formats to meet specific needs for their users, so it's not as bad. Francisco: My brother, who died in 1998, used a wheelchair that was heavy and hard to use. Today, you are right, there are many more lightweight options. Savannah: I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Yes they are lightweight now and have specialized seating adaptions, individualized controls, and other features to help efficiency and ease of use. Francisco: Are there any that are aluminum and foldable? Savannah: I don't know for sure, but I would certainly imagine so. I know they even have ones specific for activities like sports wheelchairs, so I'm sure aluminum foldable ones exist. Francisco: Right now I'm looking for an aluminum and foldable wheelchair ramp for my mother. Everything related to wheelchairs take up a lot of space. Savannah: That's true they are kind of a large apparatus, are you looking to build a permanent, semi-permanent, or portable ramp? Francisco: It must be entirely portable and foldable or we'll never be able to get the car out of the garage. Have you heard of any?

i like cookies.

A cookie is a baked or cooked food that is small, flat and sweet. It usually contains flour, sugar and some type of oil or fat. It may include other ingredients such as raisins, oats, chocolate chips, nuts, etc. In most English-speaking countries except for the US and Canada, crisp cookies are called biscuits. Chewier biscuits are sometimes called "cookies" even in the UK. Some cookies may also be named by their shape, such as date squares or bars. Cookies or biscuits may be mass-produced in factories, made in small bakeries or homemade. Biscuit or cookie variants include sandwich biscuits, such as custard creams, Jammie Dodgers, Bourbons and Oreos, with marshmallow or jam filling and sometimes dipped in chocolate or another sweet coating. Cookies are often served with beverages such as milk, coffee or tea. Factory-made cookies are sold in grocery stores, convenience stores and vending machines. Fresh-baked cookies are sold at bakeries and coffeehouses, with the latter ranging from small business-sized establishments to multinational corporations such as Starbucks. In most English-speaking countries outside North America, including the United Kingdom, the most common word for a crisp cookie is biscuit. Cassandra: i love cookies Colby: I like them and my daughter is addicted. A cookie is a baked food that is small, flat and sweet but I'm sure you know that haha Cassandra: My favorite type is chocolate chip, i have always wanted to prepare a good cookie but always seem to bun them Colby: I do that too, a lot. What's fun is you can use all types of ingredients like raisins,oats, chocolate, and nuts among other things Cassandra: I will defenetly have to try the raisins cookies sounds really good Colby: I think it's funny everywhere except US and Canada call crisp cookies biscuits. Cassandra: hahahah i think i will go to the store later to buy some doe and see if i can cook them right this time Colby: Or you could always buy mass produced cookies from factories. Although, small batch or homemade cookies do tend to be best Cassandra: Yeah but i find them a little bad once they spent a lot of time in the container Colby: Yeah they don't seem to last long but my kids don't give them a chance to get stale. They are good with a drink like milk or coffee

and also love drawing.

A cartoonist (also comic strip creator) is a visual artist who specializes in drawing cartoons. This work is often created for entertainment, political commentary, or advertising. Cartoonists may work in many formats, such as animation, booklets, comic strips, comic books, editorial cartoons, graphic novels, manuals, gag cartoons, graphic design, illustrations, storyboards, posters, shirts, books, advertisements, greeting cards, magazines, newspapers, and video game packaging. The English satirist and editorial cartoonist William Hogarth, who emerged In the 18th century, has been credited with pioneering Western sequential art. His work ranged from realistic portraiture to comic strip-like series of pictures called "modern moral subjects". Much of his work poked fun at contemporary politics and customs; illustrations in such style are often referred to as "Hogarthian". Following the work of Hogarth, political cartoons began to develop in England in the latter part of the 18th century under the direction of its great exponents, James Gillray and Thomas Rowlandson, both from London. Gillray explored the use of the medium for lampooning and caricature, calling the king (George III), prime ministers and generals to account, and has been referred to as the father of the political cartoon. Skylar: I've always kind of wanted to be a cartoonist or comic strip creatorl Sophia: That would be fun but im not talented. Skylar: Yeah, I wish I had the time to learn how to draw so I could make a living drawing cartoons. Sophia: Yea drawing would be really cool. Skylar: Cartoons are used in so many different ways too, like entertainment and political commentary. Sophia: oh yea? Politics can be dangerous when it comes to cartoons Skylar: Yeah, cartoonists have been killed for their political cartoons and comics before. Sophia: I should read more of them. Skylar: Well they do loads, like animation, booklets, and comic strips. Sophia: thats cool.

i like to eat beef.

Cuts of beef are first divided into primal cuts, pieces of meat initially separated from the carcass during butchering. These are basic sections from which steaks and other subdivisions are cut. The term "primal cut" is quite different from "prime cut", used to characterize cuts considered to be of higher quality. Since the animal's legs and neck muscles do the most work, they are the toughest; the meat becomes more tender as distance from "hoof and horn" increases. Different countries and cuisines have different cuts and names, and sometimes use the same name for a different cut; e.g., the cut described as "brisket" in the US is from a significantly different part of the carcass than British brisket. "Cut" often refers narrowly to skeletal muscle (sometimes attached to bones), but can also include other edible flesh, such as offal (organ meat) or bones without significant muscles attached. The following is a list of the American primal cuts, and cuts derived from them. Beef carcasses are split along the axis of symmetry into "halves", then across into front and back "quarters" (forequarters and hindquarters). Canada uses identical cut names (and numbering) as the U.S, with the exception of the "round" which is called the "hip". Andrea: It is so interesting to see how beef is used all over the world. Miguel: What kind of ways is beef used? Andrea: It is sectioned off according to where the cut comes from on the cow. Some areas are higher quality. Miguel: Wow that is interesting! What areas are the best quality? Andrea: The farther you go away from the legs and neck the more tender the meat. Miguel: All this talk of beef is making me hungry! How do you like your steak done? Andrea: Steaks are cut from specific sections. The more tender the better. Miguel: I agree! The best steaks are the tender ones. Andrea: It is amazing how many different types there are. Miguel: I love a filet mignon every now and then!

my favorite auto is a bentley.

Bentley Motors Limited () is a British manufacturer and marketer of luxury cars and SUVs—and a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG since 1998. Headquartered in Crewe, England, the company was founded as Bentley Motors Limited by W. O. Bentley in 1919 in Cricklewood, North London—and became widely known for winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, and 2003. Prominent models extend from the historic sports-racing Bentley 4½ Litre and Bentley Speed Six; the more recent Bentley R Type Continental, Bentley Turbo R, and Bentley Arnage; to its current model line—including the Continental Flying Spur, Continental GT, Bentley Bentayga and the Mulsanne—which are marketed worldwide, with China as its largest market as of November 2012. Today most Bentleys are assembled at the company's Crewe factory, with a small number assembled at Volkswagen's Dresden factory, Germany, and with bodies for the Continental manufactured in Zwickau and for the Bentayga manufactured at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant. The joining and eventual separation of Bentley and Rolls-Royce followed a series of mergers and acquisitions, beginning with the 1931 purchase by Rolls-Royce of Bentley, then in receivership. Anthony: Bentley is a subsidiary of Volkswagen and their cars sell for more than $200,000. Bryson: Wow! That is a major luxury vehicle right there. Anthony: Yes, it is quite expensive but they are well known for winning several 24 Hours of Le Mans. Bryson: I would be way too nervous to race such a nice and pricey vehicle. I did not even think they went very fast. Anthony: I agree. It is headquartered in London, but it has a worldwide reputation as the 24 Hours of Le Mans is just one leg of the international Triple Crown of Motorsport. Bryson: I never would have guessed that at all. I think of cars like Porsche and Corvette when I think of fast. I have a new respect for the Bentley. Anthony: Porsche vehicles are very fast. The highest official speed of the Porsche 917 at Le Mans is 224.4 miles per hour in fact. Bryson: Are you serious? That is nuts! I wonder if the Porsche is the fastest car in the world. Anthony: I do not know if it is the fastest in the world, but Porsche is a powerhouse winning more 24 Hours of Le Mans than any other company. Bryson: I like to pick the Porsche when I am playing Forza Horizon on XBOX because they are so fast.

i have two border collies.

The Border Collie is a working and herding dog breed developed in the Anglo-Scottish border region for herding livestock, especially sheep. It was specifically bred for intelligence and obedience. Considered highly intelligent, extremely energetic, acrobatic and athletic, they frequently compete with great success in sheepdog trials and dog sports. They are often cited as the most intelligent of all domestic dogs. Border Collies continue to be employed in their traditional work of herding livestock throughout the world. In general, Border Collies are medium-sized dogs with a moderate amount of coat, which is most often thick and sheds often. They have a double coat that varies from smooth to rough and is occasionally curled. While black and white is the most commonly seen colour pattern of the Border Collie, the breed appears in just about any colour and pattern known to occur in dogs. Some of these include black tricolour (black/tan/white), liver and white, and red tricolour (red/tan/white) which have also been seen regularly, and other colours such as blue, lilac, red merle, blue merle, brindle, and Australian red (also known as ee red, blonde, recessive red, or gold) which is seen less frequently. Caden: i would like to adopt a border collie Nicholas: They are known for the intelligence and obedience. Caden: really? that's really good to know. where did this breed come from? Nicholas: They came from the Anglo scottish border region Caden: interesting. are they used for hunting or racing? Nicholas: They are mostly known for herding livestock. Caden: do you know the primary colors of their fur? Nicholas: They can have different colors it seems.

i am studying to be a dentist.

A dentist, also known as a dental surgeon, is a surgeon who specializes in dentistry, the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. The dentist's supporting team aids in providing oral health services. The dental team includes dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, and in some states, dental therapists. In China as well as France, the first people to perform dentistry were barbers. They have been categorized into 2 distinct groups: guild of barbers and lay barbers. The first group, the Guild of Barbers, was created to distinguish more educated and qualified dental surgeons from lay barbers. Guild barbers were trained to do complex surgeries. The second group, the lay barbers, were qualified to perform regular hygienic services such as shaving and tooth extraction as well as basic surgery. However, in 1400 France made decrees prohibiting lay barbers from practicing all types of surgery. In Germany as well as France from 1530 to 1575 publications completely devoted to dentistry were being published. Ambrose Pare, often known as the Father of Surgery, published his own work about the proper maintenance and treatment of teeth. Summer: I'm studying to be a dentist. Danielle: Yeah? You'll be doing diagnosis, prevention and treatment of oral conditions? Summer: Yes, i think I may specialize in pediatric dentistry. Danielle: Ah cool! So you'll deal with children from birth through adolescence? Summer: That's right, I will school for eight years in total, so it may change but we'll see. Danielle: That's great! I hope you do well. Will you hire a support team to help you provide the oral health services? Summer: yeah, I would like my own practice and will need several assistants, hygienists and front office staff. Danielle: Apparently in China the first people to do dentistry were barbers! Summer: that's sort of scary and fascinating Danielle: Yeah, there was a group called "Guild of Barber" that was used to distinguish the educated dental barbers from the lay barbers.

i play the violin.

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. Alondra: Do you play the violin? Kaylee: I love Violin music. That short stringed instrument made of wood produces a entrancing sound. Alondra: It does sound really pretty. I don't play it but I like listening to violin music. Kaylee: There are smaller violins, like the violino, piccolo, and the kit violin, but they are seldom even used. Alondra: Yeah I've never heard of any of those. I know there are some violins that can be really expensive. Kaylee: A kit violin is a violin that you can put in your pocket, Alondra: Omg! I want one! That sounds cute! Kaylee: You may have seen old TV shows of Milton Berle. I believe he sometimes played one in his act, but mainly played a regular violin. Alondra: I didn't know that! He was really funny though. Kaylee: Milton Berle's given name was Mendel Berlinger. There is some good trivia right there.

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. Makenzie: My favorite color is blue. How about you? Marco: Mine is red. But there are some beautiful blues that l love. Makenzie: Blue and red are primary colors of pigments in many paintings. Marco: I hadn't noticed that. There are so many shades of blue, so I can see how that happens. Makenzie: Yes, most blues have a mixture of other colors, for example, azue contains some green. Marco: I think periwinkle blue is my favorite blue. What's yours? Makenzie: Azure is my favorite. It has blue and green colors. Marco: Azure is a beautiful color. Makenzie: In addition to azure, I like ultramarine since it contains violet. Marco: Ultramarine a gorgeous color. Teal would probably be my favorite blue-green blue.

i have depression and anxiety so i don t really go out a lot.

Anxiety is an emotion characterized by an unpleasant state of inner turmoil, often accompanied by nervous behavior, such as pacing back and forth, somatic complaints, and rumination. It is the subjectively unpleasant feelings of dread over anticipated events, such as the feeling of imminent death. Anxiety is not the same as fear, which is a response to a real or perceived immediate threat, whereas anxiety is the expectation of future threat. Anxiety is a feeling of uneasiness and worry, usually generalized and unfocused as an overreaction to a situation that is only subjectively seen as menacing. It is often accompanied by muscular tension, restlessness, fatigue and problems in concentration. Anxiety can be appropriate, but when experienced regularly the individual may suffer from an anxiety disorder. People facing anxiety may withdraw from situations which have provoked anxiety in the past. There are various types of anxiety. Existential anxiety can occur when a person faces angst, an existential crisis, or nihilistic feelings. People can also face mathematical anxiety, somatic anxiety, stage fright, or test anxiety. Social anxiety and stranger anxiety are caused when people are apprehensive around strangers or other people in general. Addison: Do you have anxiety? I do, it makes me feel uneasy, and worry a lot, usually just a generalized feeling Kate: I have ADHD which causes axeity if I do not take my medicine, because I literally can't do anything right or finish anything. So yes at times. Addison: ADHD is not fun either, I have that too, a lot of people see it as a mental disorder, but I do not Kate: For me, because I cannot function without medication I feel it is, but I think for those who can manage it without chemical intervention it may not be Addison: Yeah there are certainly levels to it, anxiety sometimes is appropriate, but the difference is how regularly you suffer from it Kate: Yeah, the thing about that is that it can be all by itself or it can be a result of an untreated disorder, like ADHD, OCD, skitzophrenia etc. Addison: That is scary to think it is almost like a ssign of other issues! Kate: Yeah like a symptom. I was treated for anxiety and bipolar at first because thats what they thought I had, but then once they figured out it was just ADHD and the other two were eliminated with treatment of ADHD. Its hard thing to navigate! Few things are as intricate as the human brain! Addison: That is for sure! Bipolar disorder is not fun at all, longs tretches of depressions, elevated moods and all Kate: Yes! I agree. Post partum depression is really scary too.

my brother is an archaeologist.

Archaeology, or archeology, is the study of human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture. The archaeological record consists of artifacts, architecture, biofacts or ecofacts, and cultural landscapes. Archaeology can be considered both a social science and a branch of the humanities. In North America, archaeology is considered a sub-field of anthropology, while in Europe archaeology is often viewed as either a discipline in its own right or a sub-field of other disciplines. Archaeologists study human prehistory and history, from the development of the first stone tools at Lomekwi in East Africa 3.3 million years ago up until recent decades. Archaeology as a field is distinct from the discipline of palaeontology, the study of fossil remains. Archaeology is particularly important for learning about prehistoric societies, for whom there may be no written records to study. Prehistory includes over 99% of the human past, from the Paleolithic until the advent of literacy in societies across the world. Archaeology has various goals, which range from understanding culture history to reconstructing past lifeways to documenting and explaining changes in human societies through time. James: I always though I would enjoy studying archeology. Kylee: Are you thinking of studying archaeology in the future? James: Maybe as a hobby. Unfortunately though, arechaeology as a vocation is about as unlikely to yield gainful employment as most of the social sciences and humanities. Kylee: That's a shame. How would you go about studying archaeology for a hobby? Any particular area that interests you? James: I think I would start with my local area and see if I can understand the archeological record based on artifacts and architecture. Kylee: That sounds very interesting. Would you consider travelling further if you became more interested? Possibly abroad? James: Oh of course I would if it was approachable for me to do so. It would be neat to study Paleolitich archaeology in parts of Europe. Kylee: Europe definitely has a rich history. Does your current work and life situation allow you to do this?

i enjoy clothing with exotic prints.

Animal print is a clothing and fashion style in which the garment is made to resemble the pattern of the skin and fur of an animal such as a leopard, cheetah, zebra, tiger, spotted hyena, striped hyena, African wild dog, giraffe or monkey. Animal print is also used for room decoration, handbags and footwear and even some jewelry. A major difference between animal prints and fur clothing is that animal prints today very often use fake fur instead of animal coat. Animal prints have long been a popular style for many reasons. For one, they are generally expensive and considered rather exotic; hence they are a symbol of wealth and status. Throughout history, kings and other high people have used animal print rugs and such as a sign of status just as mounted animals are kept as trophies. Animal print became popular for women in the United States in the late 1960s during the Bohemian movement. Besides a distinctive natural animal pattern on clothing, "animal prints" may also refer to art prints of animals, printed on canvas or paper. The art prints may replicate the same skin or fur pattern found on the animal, but a flat photographic representation printed on artistic media, such as for as wall decorations. Robert: Animal print on clothes are very nice to wear. It gives a joyful experiences. Julian: Nature makes beautiful patterns! Robert: There is a technique know as slip stitch knitting. It adds an intense look to our clothes. Julian: I see, I've never heard of that technique Robert: Basically, knitting is a technique to make a manipulated yarn over the textiles. Julian: I see, knitted cloth tends to be stretchier Robert: Cotton clothes are mainly used for knitting, by using a protective case over it. Julian: I guess all those jersey knits need a lot of cotton Robert: Not only jersey, it can be used in the various aspects of textile manufacturing. Julian: How interesting!

i do community theater when i am not in school.

Community theatre refers to theatrical performance made in relation to particular communities—its usage includes theatre made by, with, and for a community. It may refer to theatre that is made entirely by a community with no outside help, or to a collaboration between community members and professional theatre artists, or to performance made entirely by professionals that is addressed to a particular community. Community theatres range in size from small groups led by single individuals that perform in borrowed spaces to large permanent companies with well-equipped facilities of their own. Many community theatres are successful, non-profit businesses with a large active membership and, often, a full-time professional staff. Community theatre is often devised and may draw on popular theatrical forms, such as carnival, circus, and parades, as well as performance modes from commercial theatre. Community theatre is understood to contribute to the social capital of a community, insofar as it develops the skills, community spirit, and artistic sensibilities of those who participate, whether as producers or audience-members. It is used as a tool for social development, promoting ideas like gender equality, human rights, environment and democracy. Jose: Hey there! I am really into community theater. I really love the community. Jasmine: That's so great, I bet you loved the Greatest Showman! I haven't seen it, but I have sen Moulin Rouge, another incredible production Jose: The Greatest Showman was awesome! It was inspired by Bamum and Bailey! Jasmine: Really? I didn't know that. I'm done the B&B circuses are phasing out animals, it's impressive sure, but it's super cruel to use animals for entertainment when they don't get a say Jose: Animal rights really need to be a big thing. I am glad they are starting to phase those out. Jasmine: I won't deny it's awesome to witness, but just from what I've seen from big animal rescues, it's atrocious. I used to work as a feed supplier for a big cat rescue here in FL Jose: I am sure. Did you enjoy working with them? Jasmine: Some of them, the company themselves does shady stuff like buying and selling animals, that'd be like if I opened an orphanage and started selling the kids behind closed doors

i have two pitt bulls.

Pit bull is the common name for a type of dog. Formal breeds often considered in North America to be of the pit bull type include the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bully, and Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The American Bulldog is also sometimes included. Many of these breeds were originally developed as fighting dogs from cross breeding bull-baiting dogs (used to hold the faces and heads of larger animals such as bulls) and terriers. After the use of dogs in blood sports was banned, such dogs were used as catch dogs in the United States for semi-wild cattle and hogs, to hunt and drive livestock, and as family companions. Despite dog fighting now being illegal in the United States, it still exists as an underground activity, and pit bulls are a common breed of choice. The term pit bull is often used loosely to describe dogs with similar physical characteristics, and the morphological (physical) variation amongst "bully breed" dogs makes it difficult for anyone, even experts, to visually identify them as distinct from "non-pit bulls". While mixed breed dogs are often labeled as "pit bulls" if they have certain physical characteristics such as a square shaped head or bulky body type, visual identification of mixed breed dogs is not recommended by the scholarly community. Grace: I love Pit bulls! They are one of my favorite breeds of dog. Cody: They are mine too! Pit Bull is a common name for numerous species of dogs. Grace: Pit bull Cody: The American Bulldog is included in the term Pit Bull. I happen to have one myself. Grace: Oh really? I didn't know that. What species does it include? Cody: The American Pit Bull Terrier is another Pit Bull that people commonly have. Grace: They seem to be able to get pretty big. How big do they get? Cody: American Pit Bull Terriers aren't typically big dogs. They are medium-sized dogs and are incredibly intelligent. Grace: I guess I just got too use to using the term "Pit Bull" to refer to only a certain kind of dog. How many species are included? Cody: There are tons! Some include the American Pit Bull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bully, and the Stafforshire Bull Terrier.

my favorite band is rise against.

Rise Against is an American melodic hardcore band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1999. The band's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Former members are guitarists Dan Wlekinski, Kevin White, Todd Mohney and Chris Chasse, and drummer Toni Tintari. The band spent its first four years signed to the independent record label Fat Wreck Chords, on which they released two studio albums, "The Unraveling" (2001) and "Revolutions per Minute" (2003). Both the albums met with considerable underground success, and in 2003 the band signed with the major label Geffen. Their major label debut "Siren Song of the Counter Culture" (2004) brought the band mainstream success, producing several successful singles. Their next two albums, "The Sufferer & the Witness" (2006) and "Appeal to Reason" (2008), were also successful and peaked at number ten and number three on the "Billboard" 200 chart, respectively. "Appeal to Reason" was followed three years later by "Endgame" (2011). All four albums released via Geffen were certified platinum in Canada, while three of these albums were certified gold in the United States. Katie: I really like the band Rise Against. Do you know anything about them? Courtney: Sure I know they formed in Chicago in 1999, they are melodic band. Katie: Yeah their songs are so awesome. What was the name of their first album? Courtney: Their major label debut was "Siren Song of the Counter Culture" is led to many mainstream success and several successful singles. Katie: Yeah I really like that one. I want to see them in concert some time. Courtney: Im sure you do, so does a lot of people their four studio albums were certified platinum Katie: I will have to see if they come to my area any time soon. What else do you know about them? Courtney: Before they singed to Geffen they actually spent four years underground where they released to studio albums. Pretty cool band.

i have a pencil thin mustache.

A moustache (; , ) is facial hair grown on the upper lip. Moustaches can be groomed by trimming and styling with a type of pomade called moustache wax. The word "moustache" is French, and is derived from the Italian "moustacio" (fourteenth century), dialectal "mostaccio" (16th century), from Medieval Latin "moustaccium" (eighth century), Medieval Greek μοστάκιον ("moustakion"), attested in the ninth century, which ultimately originates as a diminutive of Hellenistic Greek μύσταξ ("mustax", "mustak-"), meaning "upper lip" or "facial hair", probably derived from Hellenistic Greek μύλλον ("mullon"), "lip". Shaving with stone razors was technologically possible from Neolithic times. A mustache is depicted on a statue of the 4th Dynasty Egyptian prince Rahotep (c. 2550 BC). Another ancient portrait showing a shaved man with a moustache is an ancient Iranian (Scythian) horseman from 300 BC. Various cultures have developed different associations with moustaches. For example, in many 20th-century Arab countries, moustaches are associated with power, beards with Islamic traditionalism, and lack of facial hair with more liberal, secular tendencies. In Islam, trimming the moustache is considered to be a sunnah and mustahabb, that is, a way of life that is recommended, especially among Sunni Muslims. Ashton: I love to put oil in my beautiful Moustache and twist the ends. Women love it. Peyton: I like some of them, it depends hair the hair on the upper lip is grown I guess. Is yours long? Ashton: I used to have a soup strainer but now I have a fu manchu. It pairs well with my mullet. Peyton: That is quite the different well developed types of hair styles you have going there. Like Joe Dirt I assume? If you have it, rock it Ashton: More like Joe Dirt classy cousin Chet. I had an Afro to accompany my Moustache but being a red head it looked silly so I grew it out. Peyton: Oh, I wasn't calling you white trash or a loser btw! I meant the style. Ashton: Moustache Peyton: I'm a female so I pray I never have any hair on my upper lip! Yours sounds classic though Ashton: I like to think of my self as a Trailer Park Hipster with some big city flair. Everyone here in Manhattan has styles like mine. Peyton: Well, you sound funny and witty! This has been a great chat, however you wear your mustache on your upper lip!

i have appeared on the show 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. Edwin: Hey, I have always found Jeopardy to be a fascinating TV show! Kaden: as well have i. i love trivia shows. Edwin: My teacher in high school was on an episode of Jeopardy and met Alex Trebek, the host. Kaden: thats awesome. how did he get on the show? Edwin: It was a special tournament featuring only teachers. He had to get a certain score on a test to qualify. Kaden: cool. how many rounds did he make it on the show? Edwin: Only one. He was very smart but didn't make it too long on the show. Fun stories afterwards though! Kaden: i bet it was still worth gettin to meet the host and be on national tv. its well known show. Edwin: True! The show has been around since 1964. It's cool to be a part of that legacy! Kaden: Id be extremely excited to be on a show like that. Do you enjoy trivia shows as well?

i have a job as a dj at a radio station.

A disc jockey (DJ) is a person who plays existing recorded music for a live audience. Most common types of DJs include radio DJ, club DJ who performs at a nightclub or Music festival and turntablist who uses record players, usually turntable, to manipulate sounds on the phonograph record. Originally, the "disc" in "disc jockey" referred to gramophone records, but now "DJ" is used as an all-encompassing term to describe someone who mixes recorded music from any source, including vinyl records, cassettes, CDs, or digital audio files stored on USB stick or laptop. DJs typically perform for a live audience in a nightclub or dance club or a TV, radio broadcast audience, or in the 2010s, an online radio audience. DJs also create mixes, remixes and tracks that are recorded for later sale and distribution. In hip hop music, DJs may create beats, using percussion breaks, basslines and other musical content sampled from pre-existing records. In hip hop, rappers and MCs use these beats to rap over. DJs use equipment that can play at least two sources of recorded music simultaneously and mix them together. This allows the DJ to create seamless transitions between recordings and develop unique mixes of songs. Erin: I love music and would like to be a full time DJ. Jasmine: Would you like to be a DJ on the radio, or in a dance club? Erin: More like a dance club but not quite sure how to get started. I know in India they have the ILM Academy Jasmine: That's interesting. What is the ILM academy? Erin: It is the I love Music Academy for electronic Music. It is pretty prestigious Jasmine: It sounds like it. I love music. Is it a full four year program to graduate from it? Erin: Their system is a little different then hear It is more of a hands on institute where you work with producers etc Jasmine: Fascinating. And you say that it's in India? Erin: I really would like learn more about mixing as I have the equipment Jasmine: How much does mixing equipment set you back, I'm not familiar with it at all.

i wish i could speak another language.

Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person's thoughts, behavior, feelings, and sense of well-being. A depressed mood is a normal temporary reaction to life events such as loss of a loved one. It is also a symptom of some physical diseases and a side effect of some drugs and medical treatments. Depressed mood is also a symptom of some mood disorders such as major depressive disorder or dysthymia. People with a depressed mood may be notably sad, anxious, or empty; they may also feel notably hopeless, helpless, dejected, or worthless. Other symptoms expressed may include senses of guilt, irritability, or anger. Further feelings expressed by these individuals may include feeling ashamed or an expressed restlessness. These individuals may notably lose interest in activities that they once considered pleasurable to family and friends or otherwise experience either a loss of appetite or overeating. Experiencing problems concentrating, remembering general facts or details, otherwise making decisions or experiencing relationship difficulties may also be notable factors in these individuals' depression and may also lead to their attempting or actually dying by suicide. Cameron: i wish i could speak another language.. I don't feel very good about it lately. Layla: Are you feeling depressed about it? That could affect your thoughts, behavior and feelings, which may be why you don't feel very good about it. Cameron: Yeah maybe. I've been taking more days off work too. Layla: It could just be a normal temporary reaction to events in your life. Have you lost a loved one recently? Cameron: No not really. Maybe I just need to exercise more. Do you think that can help? Layla: Exercise could release the endorphins which could elevate your mood - your depression isn't a a side effect of some drugs, is it? Cameron: No, I'm not taking any drugs. Maybe just having a bit too much coffee lately and not enough sleep. Layla: That's a possibility. Are you restless at all, or do you feel ashamed about anything?

i have a big beard.

A beard is the collection of hair that grows on the chin and cheeks of humans and some animals. In humans, usually only pubescent or adult males are able to grow beards. From an evolutionary viewpoint the beard is a part of the broader category of androgenic hair. It is a vestigial trait from a time when humans had hair on their face and entire body like the hair on gorillas. The evolutionary loss of hair is pronounced in some populations such as indigenous Americans and some east Asian populations, who have less facial hair, whereas people of European or South Asian ancestry and the Ainu have more facial hair. Societal attitudes toward male beards have varied widely depending on factors such as prevailing cultural-religious traditions and the current era's fashion trends. Some religions (such as Sikhism) have considered a full beard to be essential for all males able to grow one, and mandate it as part of their official dogma. Other cultures, even while not officially mandating it, view a beard as central to a man's virility, exemplifying such virtues as wisdom, strength, sexual prowess and high social status. However, in cultures where facial hair is uncommon (or currently out of fashion), beards may be associated with poor hygiene or a "savage", uncivilized, or even dangerous demeanor. Cassidy: I like beards, do you have a beard? Brandon: Nope I do not. I don't have much facial hair...and to be honest I'm not sure if that's a good thing or bad thing lol Cassidy: Back in the day it would've been bad since it's a vestigial trait from when humans had hair all over like gorillas Brandon: Indeed. I bet I would not have had fun winters Cassidy: I think it depends on where you are from also, some east asian populations and indigenous americans have less facial hair. Brandon: Ah, interesting. Can you tell me anything else about beards? Cassidy: I know that some animals also have beards so they're not only a human trait! Brandon: Really? Do you happen to know of any particular ones?

i love to eat sushi and 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. Marcus: hello, i love to eat sushi and pizza Zachary: I love pizza too, I worked a Neapolitan pizza place once. Marcus: i just eat them I don't make them :) Zachary: What toppings do you like? Any meats or veggies Marcus: you know, i just like a simple cheese pizza Zachary: I do too, just tomato sauce and cheese is hard to mess up. Marcus: yes, and I do not consider a deep dish pizza a real pizza :) Zachary: Same ere. It is more like a pie that can be stuffed.

i have horrible 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. Morgan: I have a horrible food allergy. If i taste any kind of fish, i want to vomit. Nicholas: oh my, i feel bad for you. that must be horrible. i do not have any food allergies thankfully. Do you only have an allergy to fish? Morgan: No, i suppose you might call it more of a hypersensitivity, which could mean an intolerance to fish. Nicholas: Do you break out in hives or anything? or swelling? Or is it just nausea and stomach aches? Morgan: I have a reaction within a few minutes. My throat closes up and i start gagging. I'm sorry, this is not a pretty topic. I'm not trying to make you uncomfortable. Nicholas: Oh no, its ok. i am not uncomfortable at all. Honestly, i like to learn more about it since i myself do not have allergies , its interesting. So you probably have to really double check all ingredients especially if you eat out, right? Morgan: Yes, i am like a cat and have specific needs for my diet. I just tell the server to make sure my food doesn't even touch a fish. Nicholas: Thats funny that you said cat because i was just thinking about how many people i know who are allergic to my 3 cats..lol

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. Dalton: Country is a music genre that is not for me Sophia: I like country music Dalton: country took off in america/united states in the 1920s Sophia: That is true Dalton: country is quite popular in the southern part of the united states Sophia: That is true. Modern country music is good just try it out Dalton: countries just not my thing though Sophia: Lol. Why?

i like to take drives in the country.

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a National Parkway and All-American Road in the United States, noted for its scenic beauty. The parkway, which is America's longest linear park, runs for through 29 Virginia and North Carolina counties, linking Shenandoah National Park to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It runs mostly along the spine of the Blue Ridge, a major mountain chain that is part of the Appalachian Mountains. Its southern terminus is at U.S. 441 on the boundary between Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Cherokee Indian Reservation in North Carolina, from which it travels north to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. The roadway continues through Shenandoah as Skyline Drive, a similar scenic road which is managed by a different National Park Service unit. The parkway has been the most visited unit of the National Park System every year since 1946 except three (1949, 2013, and 2016). Land on either side of the road is owned and maintained by the National Park Service, and in many places parkway land is bordered by United States Forest Service property. The parkway was on North Carolina's version of the America the Beautiful quarter in 2015. Begun during the administration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the project was originally called the Appalachian Scenic Highway. Ana: I really like driving along Blue Ridge Parkway because of its scenic beauty. What about you? Conner: Me too! It's such a gorgeous area. I love all the mountains and beauty of it all Ana: Yup since its part of the Appalachian Mountains, there is great opportunity to take nice pictures and relax. Conner: Indeed. I love encountering the wildlife there. I almost always see deer and even once I saw a bear Ana: that must have been a nice experience! It is widely distributed in North America so its no surprise that you saw one! Conner: Definitely! I try to visit the blue ridge parkway at least once a year. My favorite time to go is fall. What about you? Ana: I usually go in the spring when its colorful and cool. Most of the time, I end up starting at Shenandoah as Skyline Drive, and continue northwards Conner: Spring is a good time, too. I have friends who live up there and they always have a ton of bunnies around in the spring. That sounds like a nice drive.

i used to travel the usa playing guitar.

The guitar is a fretted musical instrument that usually has six strings. The sound is projected either acoustically, using a hollow wooden or plastic and wood box (for an acoustic guitar), or through electrical amplifier and a speaker (for an electric guitar). It is typically played by strumming or plucking the strings with the fingers, thumb or fingernails of the right hand or with a pick while fretting (or pressing against the frets) the strings with the fingers of the left hand. The guitar is a type of chordophone, traditionally constructed from wood and strung with either gut, nylon or steel strings and distinguished from other chordophones by its construction and tuning. The modern guitar was preceded by the gittern, the vihuela, the four-course Renaissance guitar, and the five-course baroque guitar, all of which contributed to the development of the modern six-string instrument. There are three main types of modern acoustic guitar: the classical guitar (nylon-string guitar), the steel-string acoustic guitar, and the archtop guitar, which is sometimes called a "jazz guitar". The tone of an acoustic guitar is produced by the strings' vibration, amplified by the hollow body of the guitar, which acts as a resonating chamber. Donovan: I love watching people play guitar. I can't play myself, so it's fascinated to see other people with the skill to play well. Eli: Our modern guitar was preceded by the glittern, a Renaissance guitar. Donovan: How does it differ from modern guitars? Eli: Instead of having six strings, it was a four-course instrument. Donovan: Only four? Must have been easier to play than six! When did six strings become a thing? Eli: That I am not sure of. Donovan: Who invented the guitar anyhow? Eli: I do not know who gets the credit, but the four-course vihuela and the five-course baroque guitar contributed to its development. Donovan: I wonder what types of music were played back when the guitar was first invented. Would you happen to know? Eli: I do not know, but it is presently used in every style of music.

i love rock music.

Rock music is a broad genre of popular music that originated as "rock and roll" in the United States in the early 1950s, and developed into a range of different styles in the 1960s and later, particularly in the United Kingdom and in the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, a style which drew heavily on the African-American genres of blues and rhythm and blues, and from country music. Rock music also drew strongly on a number of other genres such as electric blues and folk, and incorporated influences from jazz, classical and other musical styles. Musically, rock has centered on the electric guitar, usually as part of a rock group with electric bass and drums and one or more singers. Typically, rock is song-based music usually with a 4/4 time signature using a verse–chorus form, but the genre has become extremely diverse. Like pop music, lyrics often stress romantic love but also address a wide variety of other themes that are frequently social or political. By the late 1960s "classic rock" period, a number of distinct rock music subgenres had emerged, including hybrids like blues rock, folk rock, country rock, raga rock, and jazz-rock, many of which contributed to the development of psychedelic rock, which was influenced by the countercultural psychedelic and hippie scene. Austin: Hi, do you like Rock Music? Breaking Bejamin and Rise Against are my two favorite bands. They address a wide variety of themes such as love and politcal issues Courtney: Yes, I really like Rise Against - I've seen them multiple times, and actually met them on a few occasions. Austin: Seriously? That is awesome! They are very much punk rock, which as a genre I am not huge on, but they are amazing in my opinion, I would love to meet them some day Courtney: Yeah they're pretty cool. I like more punk-rock type stuff than Breaking Benjamin. Have you ever seen them? Austin: I have not, I have never been to a concert because I have nobody to go with. Breaking Benjamin is from Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania, which is very close to where I live but I keep making excuses Courtney: I usually just go to concerts by myself - it's easier, and you can just do what you want without worry about anyone else! Austin: I should go check one out sometime then! Their album "Dear Agony" is my favorite album ever and means a lot to me personally, but then they immediately went on a hiatus and luckily have regrouped Courtney: I'm not familiar with the album. What's the best song?

boating is my favorite activity.

Yachting refers to the use of recreational boats and ships called "yachts" for sporting purposes. Yachts are different from working ships mainly by their leisure purpose. Both terms originate from the Dutch word "jacht" ("hunt"). With sailboats, it is called sailing, and with motorboats, it is called powerboating. The invention of sailing is prehistoric, but the racing of sailing boats is believed to have started in the Netherlands some time in the 17th century. Soon, in England, custom-built racing "yachts" began to emerge. In 1851, the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes challenged the American yacht "America". The race took place in the Solent. The "America" won the race and took the trophy, the America's Cup, back to the US where, held by the New York Yacht Club, it remained until 1983. The cup was then lost to the Royal Perth Yacht Club of Australia, which entered the "Australia II" into the contest. Meanwhile, yacht racing continued to evolve, with the development of recognised classes of racing yachts, from small dinghies up to huge maxi yachts. Although there are many different types of racing vessels, they can generally be separated into the larger yachts, which are larger and contain facilities for extended voyages, and smaller harbour racing craft such as dinghies and skiffs. Chelsea: I love boating, its one of my favorite activities if not my favorite one! Alexandria: Sailing is very peaceful, but motorboats are powerful and fun! Chelsea: Yeah, it depends on what type of experience you want to have, I prefer to relax by the sea. Alexandria: You would enjoy a yacht, have you heard of the Britannia Yacht Club? Chelsea: No I havent, can you tell me about it? Alexandria: The club was founded in 1887 by a small group. It's a private boat and tennis club. Sounds peaceful Chelsea: Yeah, it does sound pretty good, its been a long time since it was founded. Alexandria: Yeah, they celebrated a their 125th year milestone in 2012. I'm sure the founding group didn't think it would last that long. Chelsea: More than a century! thats awesome, they would be really proud of their legacy. It would be great to join and share interests with other Yatching, boating fans. Alexandria: You should join a club, it's a great recreational sport too

i love to sing.

The term "karaoke" is also used by recording engineers to refer to an instrumental version of a recording (i.e., to a version of a recording with no vocal track). The concept of creating studio recordings that lack the lead vocal has been around for nearly as long as recording itself. Many artists, amateur and professional, perform in situations where a full band/orchestra is either logistically or financially impractical, so they use a "karaoke" recording; they are, however, the original artists. (This is not to be confused with "lip synching," in which a performer mimes to a previously produced studio recording with the lead vocal intact.) From 1961–1966, the American TV network NBC carried a karaoke-like series, "Sing Along with Mitch", featuring host Mitch Miller and a chorus, which superimposed the lyrics to their songs near the bottom of the TV screen for home audience participation. The primary difference between Karaoke and sing-along songs is the absence of the lead vocalist. Sing-alongs (present since the beginning of singing) fundamentally changed with the introduction of new technology. In the late 1960s and into the 1970s, stored audible materials began to dominate the music recording industry and revolutionized the portability and ease of use of band and instrumental music by musicians and entertainers as the demand for entertainers increased globally. Aiden: I am thinking of going to Karaoke this weekend. Dylan: Hey, I was just at a karaoke bar last night! With the absence of the lead vocalist that differentiates it from a sing along. Aiden: How are karaoke tracks made? Dylan: Sometimes recording engineers make an instrumental version of a recording to use for karaoke. Aiden: Oh I see. Was this a popular practice? Dylan: Creating studio recordings with no lead vocal has been done for quite some time! Aiden: When would a karaoke track be used? Dylan: Typically in situations where a full band isn't practical, and this allows amateurs to perform Aiden: That actually makes a lot of sense. Dylan: There used to be a tv show in the 60s called "Sing Along with Mitch" - the words to the song were superimposed on the bottom of the screen!

i sleep 10 hours every day because my work is tiring.

Sleep is a naturally recurring state of mind and body, characterized by altered consciousness, relatively inhibited sensory activity, inhibition of nearly all voluntary muscles, and reduced interactions with surroundings. It is distinguished from wakefulness by a decreased ability to react to stimuli, but is more easily reversed than the state of being comatose. Sleep occurs in repeating periods, in which the body alternates between two distinct modes known as non-REM and REM sleep. Although REM stands for "rapid eye movement", this mode of sleep has many other aspects, including virtual paralysis of the body. A well-known feature of sleep is the dream, an experience typically recounted in narrative form, which resembles waking life while in progress, but which usually can later be distinguished as fantasy. During sleep, most of the body's systems are in an anabolic state, helping to restore the immune, nervous, skeletal, and muscular systems; these are vital processes that maintain mood, memory, and cognitive performance, and play a large role in the function of the endocrine and immune systems. The internal circadian clock promotes sleep daily at night. The diverse purposes and mechanisms of sleep are the subject of substantial ongoing research. Chloe: I think my internal circadian clock that promotes sleep at night is out of whack, I seem to sleep all day long. Elijah: I would sleep later, but I have to get up early for work and children to school. Chloe: That the only thing that gets up up every day. My mom always said "The only known function of sleep is to cure sleepiness" so she never took me to a dr. Elijah: Well, mono makes a person exhausted. never know, could be that. Chloe: I was thinking more along the lines of narcolepsy since it involves a decreased ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles Elijah: That's always a possibility too. My husband knew a man that had that at work, he would just fall asleep at work! Chloe: That sounds like he had cataplexy as well, that's a symptom of narcolepsy where a person loses muscle strength and falls asleep randomly. Elijah: Yes, and there was another man they knew that had that illness and fell asleep while cooking and set the house on fire. Terrible disease! Chloe: I knew a guy who had idiopathic hypersomnia who did the same thing! He always had excessive daytime sleepiness and he started cooking and sat at the table and dozed off! Elijah: I think this man actually died in the house fire, so it was just awful!

i really like cake and don t prefer vegetables.

Chocolate cake or Chocolate gateau (from French: "gâteau au chocolat") is a cake flavored with melted chocolate, cocoa powder, or both. Chocolate cake is made with chocolate; it can be made with other ingredients, as well. These ingredients include fudge, vanilla creme, and other sweeteners. The history of chocolate cake goes back to 1764, when Dr. James Baker discovered how to make chocolate by grinding cocoa beans between two massive circular millstones. In 1828, Conrad Van Houten of the Netherlands developed a mechanical extraction method for extracting the fat from cacao liquor resulting in cacao butter and the partly defatted cacao, a compacted mass of solids that could be sold as it was "rock cacao" or ground into powder. The processes transformed chocolate from an exclusive luxury to an inexpensive daily snack. A process for making silkier and smoother chocolate called conching was developed in 1879 by Rodolphe Lindt and made it easier to bake with chocolate, as it amalgamates smoothly and completely with cake batters. Until 1890 to 1900, chocolate recipes were mostly for chocolate drinks, and its presence in cakes was only in fillings and glazes. In 1886, American cooks began adding chocolate to the cake batter, to make the first chocolate cakes in the US. Reagan: I really like cake, but I think I like chocolate cake the most! Savannah: Chocolate cake is flavored with melted chocolate Reagan: Of course, otherwise it wouldn't even taste like chocolate! Unless it is chocolate syrup or something. Savannah: The history of chocolate cake dates back to 1764 Reagan: Wow that's so long ago! They have really perfected it over the years. Savannah: Yeah. It was discovered by Dr. James Baker Reagan: Discovered is a weird way to put it, since someone baked it they didn't quite unearth it haha. Savannah: Yeah. In 1886, American cooks began adding chocolate to the cake batter

my favorite meal is brunch.

Brunch is a combination of breakfast and lunch eaten usually during the late morning to early afternoon, generally served from 11am up to 3pm and regularly has some form of alcoholic drink (most usually champagne or a cocktail) served with it. The word is a portmanteau of "breakfast" and "lunch". Brunch originated in England in the late 19th century and became popular in the United States in the 1930s. The 1896 supplement to the "Oxford English Dictionary" cites "Punch" magazine which wrote that the term was coined in Britain in 1895 to describe a Sunday meal for "Saturday-night carousers" in the writer Guy Beringer's article "Brunch: A Plea" in "Hunter's Weekly"' It is sometimes credited to reporter Frank Ward O'Malley who wrote for the New York newspaper "The Sun" from 1906 until 1919, allegedly based on the typical mid-day eating habits of a newspaper reporter. Some colleges and hotels serve brunch. Such brunches are often serve-yourself buffets, but menu-ordered meals may be available instead of, or with, the buffet. The meal usually involves standard breakfast foods such as eggs, sausages, bacon, ham, fruits, pastries, pancakes, waffles, scones, and the like. The United States and United Kingdom militaries often serves weekend brunch in the dining facilities. Daisy: i used to love having a brunch... served around 11am. now i have a kid and ain't no way in the world we could have brunch lol Isabelle: why? you still can have brunch Daisy: because my kid is up at 7 so we have breakfast at 8 :) it's interesting that Brunch was originated in England Isabelle: cool, do you know when? Daisy: yup, in the late 19th century and it became popular in the US in the 1930s Isabelle: I wonder who came up with a word brunch Daisy: not sure who came up ith it but the word is a portmanteau of breakfast and lunch Isabelle: so what kind of food is served during brunches? what do people eat for brunch?

i always have a beer after work.

Beer is one of the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic drinks in the world, and the third most popular drink overall after water and tea. Beer is brewed from cereal grains—most commonly from malted barley, though wheat, maize (corn), and rice are also used. During the brewing process, fermentation of the starch sugars in the wort produces ethanol and carbonation in the resulting beer. Most modern beer is brewed with hops, which add bitterness and other flavours and act as a natural preservative and stabilizing agent. Other flavouring agents such as gruit, herbs, or fruits may be included or used instead of hops. In commercial brewing, the natural carbonation effect is often removed during processing and replaced with forced carbonation. Some of humanity's earliest known writings refer to the production and distribution of beer: the Code of Hammurabi included laws regulating beer and beer parlours, and "The Hymn to Ninkasi", a prayer to the Mesopotamian goddess of beer, served as both a prayer and as a method of remembering the recipe for beer in a culture with few literate people. Beer is distributed in bottles and cans and is also commonly available on draught, particularly in pubs and bars. George: I hate beer. Alejandro: Well, beer is brewed from certain grains like malted barley, wheat, and maize. But there is also alcohol that is made from rice, you can try that out? George: I don't like any beer. I prefer vodka. Alejandro: You have to be careful with vodka since it's made up of water and ethanol, and the occasional traces of impurities/flavorings. George: Yes I have had some pretty bad hangovers from that. Alejandro: Well, some flavoring agents for alcohol like gruit, herbs, and fruits may help with the hangover. George: Yeah I like it flavored Alejandro: Yes, without the flavorings, most modern beers can be bitter and the flavorings also act as a natural preservative and stabilizing agent.

i love mac and cheese.

Macaroni and cheese—also called mac and cheese in American, Canadian, and macaroni pie in Caribbean English; and macaroni cheese in the United Kingdom—is a dish of English origin, consisting of cooked macaroni pasta and a cheese sauce, most commonly cheddar. It can also incorporate other ingredients, such as breadcrumbs, meat and vegetables. Traditional macaroni and cheese is a casserole baked in the oven; however, it may be prepared in a sauce pan on top of the stove or using a packaged mix. The cheese is often first incorporated into a Béchamel sauce to create a Mornay sauce, which is then added to the pasta. In the United States, it is considered a comfort food. Pasta and cheese casseroles have been recorded as early as the 14th century in the Italian cookbook, "Liber de Coquina", one of the oldest medieval cookbooks, which featured a dish of parmesan and pasta. A cheese and pasta casserole known as "makerouns" was recorded in the famous medieval English cookbook, the "Forme of Cury", which was also written in the 14th century. It was made with fresh, hand-cut pasta which was sandwiched between a mixture of melted butter and cheese. The recipe given (in Middle English) was: This is the above recipe in modern English: The first modern recipe for the dish was included in Elizabeth Raffald's 1770 book, "The Experienced English Housekeeper". Fernando: I absolutely love macaroni and cheese!! Have you had it? I like mine with lots of cheddar cheese! Mya: Yes, and I am suspicious of people who don't like it! I usually eat it after swimming, with ketchup. Fernando: I never tried mine with ketchup! Sometimes I like adding breadcrumbs, meat or vegetables to mine. Mya: Oh that sure sounds tasty! I might try it with veggies next time because I feel guilty eating it so often. Fernando: Me too! Do you usually make yours from a packaged mix, in a sauce pan on the stove or as a casserole in the oven? Mya: I am old fashioned and cook it over a rotating fire! What about you? Fernando: When I'm in a hurry I used the packaged mix, but once in awhile I make it in the oven. It's a lot more work, but it's so good! It's such a comfort food! Mya: I agree, nothing easier than tossing together with some steak before heading to work! Fernando: I know what I'm having for dinner tomorrow night! Steak and mac and cheese! One day, maybe I'll take the time to used fresh, hand-cut pasta. Mya: Thats a great combination, I think you will enjoy it! Ahh fresh homemade pasta is such a blessing but sadly I dont have the time to make it these day.

i wish i could live in iceland.

Iceland (; , ) is a Nordic island country of Europe located in the North Atlantic Ocean. It has a population of and an area of , making it the most sparsely populated country in Europe. The capital and largest city is Reykjavík. Reykjavík and the surrounding areas in the southwest of the country are home to over two-thirds of the population. Iceland is volcanically and geologically active. The interior consists of a plateau characterised by sand and lava fields, mountains, and glaciers, while many glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands. Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate, despite a high latitude just outside the Arctic Circle. Its high latitude and marine influence keep summers chilly, with most of the archipelago having a tundra climate. According to the ancient manuscript "Landnámabók", the settlement of Iceland began in 874 AD when the Norwegian chieftain Ingólfr Arnarson became the first permanent settler on the island. In the following centuries, Norwegians, and to a lesser extent other Scandinavians, emigrated to Iceland, bringing with them thralls (i.e. slaves or serfs) of Gaelic origin. The island was governed as an independent commonwealth under the Althing, one of the world's oldest functioning legislative assemblies. Max: I think Iceland would be such a beautiful country to visit, it is an Island in Europe Josiah: I would love to go there and see the Northern Lights~ Max: Oh I know, the pictures I have seen of them from iceland are gorgeous, I wonder if you can see them from the largest city in Iceland, Reykjavik? Josiah: Do you know how many people are in the largest city? Max: Around 123,300, It is a really popular tourist destination Josiah: Wow, I actually expected more. Max: I know, but I don't think their are too many people that live in Iceland, since Reykjavik and the areas near it are where two-thirds of the population live Josiah: I would really like to go to their hot springs. Max: I bet they would be so nice to see, can you actually sit in them like hot tubs. I could see myself ending up there when they are having a volcano haha Josiah: Same. My sister got stuck in Portugal when a volcano erupted haha

i enjoy playing recreational games like cards , darts or billiards.

Cue sports (sometimes written cuesports), also known as billiard sports, are a wide variety of games of skill generally played with a cue stick, which is used to strike billiard balls and thereby cause them to move around a cloth-covered billiards table bounded by elastic bumpers known as . Historically, the umbrella term was billiards. While that familiar name is still employed by some as a generic label for all such games, the word's usage has splintered into more exclusive competing meanings in various parts of the world. For example, in British and Australian English, "billiards" usually refers exclusively to the game of English billiards, while in American and Canadian English it is sometimes used to refer to a particular game or class of games, or to all cue games in general, depending upon dialect and context. There are 3 major subdivisions of games within cue sports: There are other variants that make use of obstacles and targets, and table-top games played with disks instead of balls. Billiards has a long and rich history stretching from its inception in the 15th century, to the wrapping of the body of Mary, Queen of Scots, in her billiard table cover in 1586, through its many mentions in the works of Shakespeare, including the famous line "let's to billiards" in "Antony and Cleopatra" (1606–07), and through the many famous enthusiasts of the sport such as: Mozart, Louis XIV of France, Marie Antoinette, Immanuel Kant, Napoleon, Abraham Lincoln, Mark Twain, George Washington, French president Jules Grévy, Charles Dickens, George Armstrong Custer, Theodore Roosevelt, Lewis Carroll, W.C. Fields, Babe Ruth, Bob Hope, and Jackie Gleason. Arianna: I wonder what are Cue Sports. Austin: Cue sports are basically any type of game played with a cue stick, so things like pool or billiards. Arianna: Interesting, I have some times played pool, but I don't know what is different in billiards, do you? Austin: Yeah, billiards is basically the generally category of games, and pool is one such game in that category, so pool is an example of billiards basically. Arianna: Ok, I get it. Do you play any of these cue sports? Austin: I don't, but I know billiards has been around since the 15th century, pretty crazy. Arianna: That is a lot! Do you know what are the basics rules of billiards? Austin: Yes the basic rule of cue sport games, is that you strike the balls in a specific order into the hole, and when you strike all the balls in, you win. Arianna: But I believe there is a ball that should not got in, right? Austin: Yes in cue sports, you are not allowed to knock in the white ball, or else you lose your turn.

i own a french bulldog.

The French Bulldog, also known as the Frenchie, is a small breed of domestic dog. Frenchies were the result in the 1800s of a cross between bulldog ancestors imported from England and local ratters in Paris (France). In 2014, they were the fourth most popular registered dog in the United Kingdom and in the U.S. the sixth most popular AKC registered dog breed. They were rated the third most popular dog in Australia (for 2017). They are also on the higher side price-wise. The cost around $3,000-7,000. The origin of the modern French Bulldog breed descends directly from the dogs of the Molossians, an ancient Greek tribe. The dogs were spread throughout the ancient world by Phoenician traders. British Molossian dogs were developed into the Mastiff. A sub-family of the Mastiff were the Bullenbeisser, a type of dog used for bull-baiting. Blood sports such as bull-baiting were outlawed in England in 1835, leaving these "Bulldogs" unemployed. However, they had been bred for non-sporting reasons since at least 1800, and so their use changed from a sporting breed to a companion breed. To reduce their size, some Bulldogs were crossed with terriers, while others were crossed with pugs. By 1850 the Toy Bulldog had become common in England, and appeared in conformation shows when they began around 1860. Valeria: I am very curious about the French Bulldog, how are they different from American Bulldogs? Jorge: They are a cross breed of bulldog and ratters Valeria: oh wow I did not know that, what were they bred for? Jorge: Not sure but they are the 4th most popular dog in the US as far as purebreeds Valeria: I had really only heard of American Bulldogs, are they pretty friendly dogs, easy to train and smart? Jorge: Yes and they are the 3rd most popular breed in Austrailia Valeria: Interesting, what makes them so popular? Jorge: They are more expensive than many breeds and popular for personality

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. Alexis: i love doing yoga, specially during the mornings after my cooffe Xavier: Do you practice Yoga? THere are different types including physical, spiritual, and mental practices. Alexis: i like doing physical and sometimes spiritual yoga when i need it, what about you? Xavier: I have enjoyed learning more about it. Yoga has a broad variety of schools, goals, and practices in Jainism, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Alexis: do you know since when have people practice yoga? Xavier: Its all speculation but Yoga can be traced back to around the sixth and fifth centuries BCE. Its crazy to think how long ago that is. Alexis: that is really incredible to think that yoga has come so far in society Xavier: The texts that chronicle yoga practices is vague and unclear. Alexis: it is a really mysterious practice in my opinion and helps you relax and live a better daily life Xavier: Definitely does. Yoga became popular in the Western world in 1980's. Its become a popular physical exercise.

i have a shopping addiction.

Shopping addiction is defined as the deficiency of impulse control which appears as the eagerness for constantly making new purchases of unnecessary or superfluous things. It is a concept similar to "compulsive buying disorder" and "oniomania", although these terms usually have a more clinical approach, related to a psychological individual disorder of impulse control. The phrase “shopping addiction” usually has a more psychosocial perspective . or it is placed among drug-free addictions like the addiction to gambling, Internet, or video-games. There are three kinds of behavioural manifestations of shopping addiction, with different repercussions. These can be displayed together or independently and in more or less intense ways. Nevertheless, they are closely related and appear joined in people who seriously suffer from this disorder. First is the attraction towards the consumer stimulus, which is the addiction to purchasing as a leisure activity. This is about the uncontrolled and excessive draw to use shopping as a leisure activity, usually in an exclusive and overwhelming way. While activities such as window-shopping, visiting shops or spending time in commercial centres is a common and socially accepted desire activity, an addict is differentiated as one in whom this excessive attraction to purchase interferes with the normal development of life and damages their relationships with others, becoming an obsessive and uncontrolled activity. Gianna: I believe I may have an addiction to shopping. How about you? Lucy: It wouldnt surprise me if I was genuinely addicted haha! Gianna: Many would joke at the impulse being classified truly as an addiction. However, there is much truth to shopping as a disorder. It's medical term is oniomania. Lucy: Yeah I have heard about that. I presume its more common in women? Gianna: Hard to say whether or not its more common with women. I believe the uncontrollable urge to shopping and buying behavior could be equal among men and women. Lucy: Yeah makes sense. I suppose people use shopping to fill a void in their lives. Gianna: CBD is a personality disorder. Most with the disorder have additional mental health disorders as well as financial difficulties. I believe depression may be one. Lucy: Yeah there are alot of different mental disorders and it seem they are increasingly common nowadays. Gianna: The cause of CBD is quite often unclear. Lucy: Are there any theories as to why though?

my favorite author is stephen king.

Stephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have been adapted into feature films, miniseries, television series, and comic books. King has published 54 novels, including seven under the pen name Richard Bachman, and six non-fiction books. He has written around 200 short stories, most of which have been collected in book collections. His novella "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption" was the basis for the film "The Shawshank Redemption" which is widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time and was in fact voted the greatest film of all time by "Empire" magazine readers in "The 201 Greatest Movies of All Time" poll in March, 2006. Many of his stories are set in his home state of Maine. King was born September 21, 1947, in Portland, Maine. His father, Donald Edwin King, was a merchant seaman. Donald was born under the surname Pollock, but as an adult, used the surname King. King's mother was Nellie Ruth (née Pillsbury). When Stephen King was two years old, his father left the family under the pretense of "going to buy a pack of cigarettes", leaving his mother to raise Stephen and his older brother, David, by herself, sometimes under great financial strain. Justin: Stephen King, is my favorite author. He writes horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. Aaliyah: Oh, I've read a little of his. What is your favorite among his works? Justin: I actually really enjoy his short stories. He's written over 200 of them! Aaliyah: Really? Seems like a lot. Any collection of short stories you could recommend? Justin: Not particularly, there are so many good ones. I like them better than novels because of their anecdotes. Aaliyah: Alright. Have you read many of his novels? Justin: Not too many. Have you ever read the science fiction of Isaac Asimov? Aaliyah: Not recently enough to recall. I have read some of Philip K. Dick's works, and generally enjoyed the movies based on them.

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. Kennedy: My friend went to a cookout today and they had grilled steak. Now I've been wanting one. He made it sound so good. You like steak? Grant: I do, especially because of how versatile it is. I mean, there are fish steaks, ground meat steaks, pork steaks, and those are just to name a few. Kennedy: Yeah that's true. I automatically think beef when I here steak. All those you named are good. I really like tuna steaks too. Grant: And just as there are so many varieties of steak, there's a lot of variety in how you can cook them. So, you have things like grilled steak, pan-fried steak, or even broiled steak. Kennedy: Which is your favorite way t cook it? I like to marinate mine before grilling with almost any kind of steak. Grant: The way I like to do it is to grill it, but I do it over the glowing coals of an open fire in order to get the best taste. But you can also cook it in sauce, like steak and kidney pie, or minced and formed into patties (hamburgers). Kennedy: Do you know any fun facts about steak? Grant: Just how many animals you can technically get it from. There's the cattle of course, but then also bison, camel, goat, horse, kangaroo, sheep, ostrich, reindeer, zebu, and deer... The list goes on and on.

my biggest fear in life is heights.

Acrophobia is an extreme or irrational fear or phobia of heights, especially when one is not particularly high up. It belongs to a category of specific phobias, called space and motion discomfort, that share both similar causes and options for treatment. Most people experience a degree of natural fear when exposed to heights, known as the fear of falling. On the other hand, those who have little fear of such exposure are said to have a head for heights. A head for heights is advantageous for those hiking or climbing in mountainous terrain and also in certain jobs e.g. steeplejacks or wind turbine mechanics. People with acrophobia can experience a panic attack in high places and become too agitated to get themselves down safely. Approximately 2–5% of the general population suffers from acrophobia, with twice as many women affected as men. The term is from the , "ákron", meaning "peak, summit, edge" and , "phóbos", "fear". Traditionally, acrophobia has been attributed, like other phobias, to conditioning or a traumatic experience. Recent studies have cast doubt on this explanation; a fear of falling, along with a fear of loud noises, is one of the most commonly suggested inborn or "non-associative" fears. Logan: I have acrophobia, or a very irrational fear of heights. Mya: There's nothing irrational about falling to your death. Logan: Well, the thing about acrophobia is that you can feel that immense fear, even when you aren't particularly high up. Mya: So even if you're just standing on top of something short like a stepladder? Logan: Yes! Sometimes I will experience panic attacks when i am in a high place as well. Mya: How do you eventually deal with all the fear? Logan: Therapy, and Xanax whenever I have to take a flight! Mya: Hey, whatever it take for you to get by. Hopefully as time goes by you'd need less of them both.

i have my own salon.

A beauty salon or beauty parlor (beauty parlour), or sometimes beauty shop, is an establishment dealing with cosmetic treatments for men and women. Other variations of this type of business include hair salons and spas. There is a distinction between a beauty salon and a hair salon and although many small businesses do offer both sets of treatments; beauty salons provide extended services related to skin health, facial aesthetic, foot care, nail manicures, aromatherapy, — even meditation, oxygen therapy, mud baths, and many other services. Massage for the body is a popular beauty treatment, with various techniques offering benefits to the skin (including the application of beauty products) and for increasing mental well-being. Hair removal is offered at some beauty salons through treatments such as waxing and threading. Some beauty salons style hair instead of going to a separate hair salon, and some also offer sun tanning. Other treatments of the face are known as facials. Specialized beauty salons known as nail salons offer treatments such as manicures and pedicures for the nails. A manicure is a treatment for the hands, incorporating the fingernails and cuticles and often involving the application of nail polish, while a pedicure involves treatment of the feet, incorporating the toenails and the softening or removal of calluses. Gage: I've always thought it would be interesting to own a beauty salon. Mckenzie: Being in cosmetic treatments industry could bring much profit as nowadays there are quite demand for these services Gage: Not to mention the juicy gossip! Mckenzie: You got me there. Well, it is mostly women that are involved in that part. Gossip Girl, drama TV series depicts it very accurately Gage: Yes, I guess that is true. I've just always thought it would be a great job, to own a salon. Mckenzie: It is indeed. Before getting into this business, i recommend you to watch Dennis Miller, stand-up comedian who very humorously describes this service Gage: I would imagine it could be quite comical as well. Mckenzie: Just search for his name on Youtube and there are plenty videos of him. You would definitely enjoy

i live in a big city.

The City of New York, often called New York City or simply New York, is the most populous city in the United States. With an estimated 2016 population of 8,537,673 distributed over a land area of about , New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the United States. Located at the southern tip of the state of New York, the city is the center of the New York metropolitan area, one of the most populous urban agglomerations in the world with an estimated 23.7 million residents as of 2016. A global power city, New York City has been described as the cultural, financial, and media capital of the world, and exerts a significant impact upon commerce, entertainment, research, technology, education, politics, and sports. The city's fast pace defines the term "New York minute". Home to the headquarters of the United Nations, New York is an important center for international diplomacy. Situated on one of the world's largest natural harbors, New York City consists of five boroughs, each of which is a separate county of New York State. The five boroughs – Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, The Bronx, and Staten Island – were consolidated into a single city in 1898. The city and its metropolitan area constitute the premier gateway for legal immigration to the United States, and as many as 800 languages are spoken in New York, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world. Makenzie: Hi! Have you been to New York City? I never have (really). The closest I've come is flying through (the airport). Is the airport named Kennedy airport? Alejandro: Yes the airport is called John F. Kennedy International Airport but people mostly just call it JFK. Where you flying on business? Makenzie: No, it was personal. I was with my family. We were flying to Europe. This was before 9/11. Alejandro: That's great! How did you like it? Apparently New York has the busiest airport system in the US. Makenzie: Yes, it does (I believe). I've seen one of those daily animation maps of airplane activity. Europe was awesome, btw. Alejandro: Did you fly to London? I hear it has the busiest airport system in the whole world! Makenzie: That sounds right. I did fly to London. Been dying to go to New York, though. Its something that looks so big in building I just have to go at least once. Alejandro: New York is very massive. They have over 90 airlines operating out of JFK alone. Makenzie: That's cool. I keep seeing pictures of it. Its so massive! Alejandro: Have you heard of AirTrain JFK? It's an elevated railway system to move people. Makenzie: Sounds good. Hope to go! Adios.

i drive a honda civic.

The Honda Civic is a line of cars manufactured by Honda. Originally a subcompact, the Civic has gone through several generational changes, becoming both larger and more upmarket and moving into the compact car segment. EPA guidelines for vehicle size class stipulate a car having combined passenger and cargo room of is considered a mid-size car, and as such the tenth generation Civic sedan is technically a small-end mid-size car, although it still competes in the compact class. The Civic coupe is still considered a compact car. The Civic currently falls between the Honda Fit and Accord. The first Civic was introduced in July 1972 as a two-door model, followed by a three-door hatchback that September. With an 1169 cc transverse engine and front-wheel drive like the British Mini, the car provided good interior space despite overall small dimensions. Initially gaining a reputation for being fuel-efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly, later iterations have become known for performance and sportiness, especially the Civic Type R, Civic VTi, Civic GTi and Civic SiR/Si. The Civic has been repeatedly rebadged for international markets, and served as the basis for the Honda CR-X, the Honda CR-X del Sol, the Concerto, the first generation Prelude, the Civic Shuttle (later to become the Orthia), and the CR-V. Karina: I have a Honda civic by Honda and love it, it is so reliable Sarah: I've heard those are awesome! Is it an automatic or stick shift? Karina: It is an automatic, I am not sure I could drive a stick ha. The civic falls between the honda fit and accord Sarah: Oh, I see! With the price of gas these days, I hope it gets good gas mileage! Karina: It gets great gas mileage, that is one reason I got it! The civic coupe is a compact car, but I dont have the coupe Sarah: Did it come loaded with all the bells and whistles? Heated seats and such? Karina: Yes it did haha, I am glad I wasn't around in 1972 when they first came out I am sure they did not have anything Sarah: That would have been boring! LOL! What color did you get? Karina: I have a bright red one...guess I want to be stopped for speeding tickets haha Sarah: Awesome, that's my favorite color! I need a new car myself - I think I'll look at the Civics tomorrow!

i own a german shepard.

The German Shepherd (, ) is a breed of medium to large-sized working dog that originated in Germany. The breed's officially recognized name is German Shepherd Dog in the English language (sometimes abbreviated as "GSD"). The breed was once known as the Alsatian in Britain and Ireland. The German Shepherd is a relatively new breed of dog, with their origin dating to 1899. As part of the Herding Group, German Shepherds are working dogs developed originally for herding sheep. Since that time however, because of their strength, intelligence, trainability, and obedience, German Shepherds around the world are often the preferred breed for many types of work, including disability assistance, search-and-rescue, police and military roles, and even acting. The German Shepherd is the second-most registered breed by the American Kennel Club and seventh-most registered breed by The Kennel Club in the United Kingdom. German Shepherds are medium to large-sized dogs. The breed standard height at the withers is for males, and for females. German Shepherds are longer than tall, with an ideal proportion of 10 to 8 1/2. The AKC official breed standard does not set a standard weight range. They have a domed forehead, a long square-cut muzzle with strong jaws and a black nose. Samantha: I want to adopt a german shepherd! I love large-sized dogs Carson: German Shepherds are awesome! Aren't those the police and military dogs? Samantha: this breed was once known as Alsatian Carson: Interesting, but are these the police and military dogs or not? Samantha: they are! it's because of their strength, intelligence and trainability Carson: That's what I thought. Are they aggressive by nature, or just from training? Samantha: they are not! they are actually very good and kind natured that's why they are preferred breed for disability assistance, search-and-rescue Carson: That makes sense. Don't they have a really good sense of smell as well?

my favorite food is meatloaf.

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". Gracie: lets talk about one of my favorite dishes meatloaf Eva: Oh man. Your mom must have been a better cook than mine! Gracie: I can't answer that for sure but she likes to bake it in the oven with a mix of different peppers and onions some people ever smoked it Eva: my mom put ketchup on the top of the loaf before baking. I'm telling you, I gagged the whole time I ate it. Gracie: lol that's to bad what meat does she use some use pork beef and seafood Eva: She used beef. Maybe pork would have been better. Who created meatloaf, anyway? Gracie: well it seems like it was first mentioned in the Roman cookery collection "Apicius" as early as the 5th century. Eva: I believe it's that old. Lots of time to improve it, but some cooks still haven't! I think in the US it's more of a southern dish. Gracie: it seems like usa have gotten most of the recipes from german-americans Eva: That is my dad's ethnicity, but not my mom's. Would explain why he always wanted it, and why she couldn't cook it well!

my favorite book is the bible.

The Bible (from Koine Greek τὰ βιβλία, "tà biblía", "the books") is a collection of sacred texts or scriptures that Jews and Christians consider to be a product of divine inspiration and a record of the relationship between God and humans. Many different authors contributed to the Bible. What is regarded as canonical text differs depending on traditions and groups; a number of Bible canons have evolved, with overlapping and diverging contents. The Christian Old Testament overlaps with the Hebrew Bible and the Greek Septuagint; the Hebrew Bible is known in Judaism as the Tanakh. The New Testament is a collection of writings by early Christians, believed to be mostly Jewish disciples of Christ, written in first-century Koine Greek. These early Christian Greek writings consist of narratives, letters, and apocalyptic writings. Among Christian denominations there is some disagreement about the contents of the canon, primarily the Apocrypha, a list of works that are regarded with varying levels of respect. Attitudes towards the Bible also differ amongst Christian groups. Roman Catholics, Anglicans and Eastern Orthodox Christians stress the harmony and importance of the Bible and sacred tradition, while Protestant churches focus on the idea of "sola scriptura", or scripture alone. Colby: My favorite book is the Bible. Catherine: It's certainly an important book for a lot of people. The Old Testament for the Christians, and the New Testament believed to be writings of mostly Jewish disciples. Do you have a favorite part? Colby: I'd have to say Jeremiah 29:11. Catherine: Ah yes, that is part of the Books of the Prophets I believe, is there a verse there that you particularly enjoy? Colby: My favorite part is "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart". How beautiful. Catherine: Very poetic and romantic for sure. What I find interesting is how different branches of Christianity disagree about the concents of the Bible. Do you think it should be taken literally or metaphorically? Colby: I believe it was meant to be taken metaphorically. Catherine: I feel similarly. I believe that's also the view adopted by Roman Catholics and Anglicans, who focus on the harmony and tradition, while Protestants focus on the scripture alone.

i have been published in the new yorker magazine.

The New Yorker is an American magazine of reportage, commentary, criticism, essays, fiction, satire, cartoons, and poetry. It is published by Condé Nast. Started as a weekly in 1925, the magazine is now published 47 times annually, with five of these issues covering two-week spans. Although its reviews and events listings often focus on the cultural life of New York City, "The New Yorker" has a wide audience outside New York and is read internationally. It is well known for its illustrated and often topical covers, its commentaries on popular culture and eccentric Americana, its attention to modern fiction by the inclusion of short stories and literary reviews, its rigorous fact checking and copyediting, its journalism on politics and social issues, and its single-panel cartoons sprinkled throughout each issue. "The New Yorker" debuted on February 21, 1925. It was founded by Harold Ross and his wife, Jane Grant, a "New York Times" reporter. Ross wanted to create a sophisticated humor magazine that would be different from perceivably "corny" humor publications such as "Judge", where he had worked, or "Life". Ross partnered with entrepreneur Raoul H. Fleischmann (who founded the General Baking Company) to establish the F-R Publishing Company. Erica: i love the american magazine The new Yorker. it has criticism, commentary and a lot more Gregory: Oh, I never read the New Yorker. I have heard it is very popular with many good articles. Erica: You should read it It is published by Condé Nast and its a really interesting magazine Gregory: Yeah, I should check it out sometime. Where is Conde Nast from? Erica: Condé Montrose Nast was an American publisher, entrepreneur and business magnate Gregory: Oh OK I thought the name might have been French. What other magazines do you like? I like to read Scientific American. Erica: I love scientific american too, It is the oldest continuously published monthly magazine in the United States Gregory: I knew it was old but didn't realize it was that old. They really do a great job explaining complicated concepts to lay people like myself. Erica: It is amazing how The New Yorker Started as a weekly in 1925, the magazine is now published 47 times annually. Gregory: Yeah, they really are doing great with a wide subscriber base. I think they get a lot of online traffic as well.

i live in celebration , florida.

Florida (; Spanish for "land of flowers") is the southernmost state in the southeastern region of the United States. The state is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico and Alabama, to the north by Alabama and Georgia, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, and to the south by the Straits of Florida. Florida is the 22nd-most extensive, the 3rd-most populous, and the 8th-most densely populated of the U.S. states. Jacksonville is the most populous municipality in the state and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States (due to the consolidation of Jacksonville with Duval County). The Miami metropolitan area is Florida's most populous urban area. Tallahassee is the state's capital. About two-thirds of Florida occupies a peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Florida has the longest coastline in the contiguous United States, approximately , not including the contribution of the many barrier islands. It is the only state that borders both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Much of the state is at or near sea level and is characterized by sedimentary soil. Florida has the lowest high point of any U.S. state. The climate varies from subtropical in the north to tropical in the south. Addison: I live in Florida! Have you ever visited the Sunshine State? Giovanni: Oh yes! I live in Florida too. We enjoy the best weather because we are the southernmost state in the U.S. Addison: I agree! It's pretty great down here! Do you ever visit the beach? Giovanni: Yes, all the time. Because the state is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic ocean there are plenty of beach except in the north where we are bordered by Alabama and Georgia. Addison: I love the beaches, but they can get very crowded! Sometimes it feels like there are a ton of people in this state! Giovanni: Well you are right! Florida is considered the 3rd most populous state in the U.S. Addison: Wowzas! I didn't realize that! I think most of them are in my area! haha! Giovanni: If you live in Jacksonville or Miami? These are the two most populous cities in the Florida.

my favorite music is jim hendrix.

James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music". Born in Seattle, Washington, Hendrix began playing guitar at the age of 15. In 1961, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and trained as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division; he was granted an honorable discharge the following year. Soon afterward, he moved to Clarksville, Tennessee, and began playing gigs on the Chitlin' Circuit, earning a place in the Isley Brothers' backing band and later with Little Richard, with whom he continued to work through mid-1965. He then played with Curtis Knight and the Squires before moving to England in late 1966 after being discovered by Linda Keith, who in turn interested bassist Chas Chandler of the Animals in becoming his first manager. Within months, Hendrix had earned three UK top ten hits with the Jimi Hendrix Experience: "Hey Joe", "Purple Haze", and "The Wind Cries Mary". Daniel: Do you like Jimi Hendrix? He was an American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Amelia: I've heard a few of his songs, I think he was quite influential Daniel: Oh yes! His mainstream career only spanned four years, but he is widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music. Amelia: Wow, he accomplished a lot in 4 years Daniel: He sure did. Even the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music." Amelia: Wow, he must have amazing skills on the guitar Daniel: He began playing guitar at the age of 15. Amelia: I see, the guitar seems to be popular among teenagers Daniel: I don't know much about that, but Hendrix earned three UK top ten hits with the Jimi Hendrix Experience: "Hey Joe", "Purple Haze", and "The Wind Cries Mary". Amelia: I've heard some of those

i like going to the beach.

A beach is a landform alongside a body of water which consists of loose particles. The particles composing a beach are typically made from rock, such as sand, gravel, shingle, pebbles, or cobblestones. The particles can also be biological in origin, such as mollusc shells or coralline algae. Some beaches have man-made infrastructure, such as lifeguard posts, changing rooms, and showers. They may also have hospitality venues (such as resorts, camps, hotels, and restaurants) nearby. Wild beaches, also known as undeveloped or undiscovered beaches, are not developed in this manner. Wild beaches can be valued for their untouched beauty and preserved nature. Beaches typically occur in areas along the coast where wave or current action deposits and reworks sediments. Although the seashore is most commonly associated with the word "beach", beaches are also found by lakes and alongside large rivers. "Beach" may refer to: The former are described in detail below; the larger geological units are discussed elsewhere under bars. There are several conspicuous parts to a beach that relate to the processes that form and shape it. The part mostly above water (depending upon tide), and more or less actively influenced by the waves at some point in the tide, is termed the beach berm. Johnathan: I would love to visit a beach, I have never been to one before, they are a land-form near a body of water Caden: Yes I love beaches. Although some people prefer all the natural beaches without man-made structures, I like the beaches that have restaurants and resorts and such Johnathan: I agree man made beaches with lifeguard posts changing rooms and showers are very handy. I would feel better with a lifeguard on duty, especially since i have small kids. Caden: I agree with you on that. It makes me feel safer. Johnathan: It would be neat to go to a wild beach though, that is undiscovered or undeveloped, it would be like finding some secret hidden spot Caden: Yes they are pretty neat too, but kinda creepy because there are usually more insects and critters that have settled in because it had not been disrupted yet. Johnathan: Oooh, I do NOT like bugs at all, maybe those arent for me haha, I may stick to the ones with hotels and resturants near Caden: That is how I feel about it too. Haha.

i enjoy playing video games.

Nintendo Co., Ltd. is a Japanese multinational consumer electronics and video game company headquartered in Kyoto. Nintendo is one of the world's largest video game companies by market capitalization, creating some of the best-known and top-selling video game franchises, such as "Mario", "The Legend of Zelda", and "Pokémon". Founded on 23 September 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi, it originally produced handmade hanafuda playing cards. By 1963, the company had tried several small niche businesses, such as cab services and love hotels. Abandoning previous ventures in favor of toys in the 1960s, Nintendo then developed into a video game company in the 1970s, ultimately becoming one of the most influential in the industry and Japan's third most-valuable company with a market value of over $85 billion. From 1992 until 2016, Nintendo was also the majority shareholder of Major League Baseball's Seattle Mariners. Nintendo was founded as a playing card company by Fusajiro Yamauchi on 23 September 1889. Based in Kyoto, the business produced and marketed "Hanafuda" cards. The handmade cards soon became popular, and Yamauchi hired assistants to mass-produce cards to satisfy demand. In 1949, the company adopted the name Nintendo Karuta Co., Ltd., doing business as The Nintendo Playing Card Co. outside Japan. Erick: I love Nintendo, they are one the world's biggest video game companies, and have created some of the best known franchises such as "Pokemon". Megan: I use to play Super Mario Brothers on Nintendo. Erick: Mario is also one of Nintendo's biggest franchise! Megan: Have you ever seen the movie? Erick: No, I didn't even know they made movies. I know Nintendo tried several small niche businesses like cab service and love hotels. Megan: Yes, the movie did not do well at the box office but I enjoyed it. Erick: I can imagine that it was entertaining. Nintendo actually didn't start with video games, it originally produced handmade hanafuda playing cards. Megan: That is cool. I love playing my Super Nintendo. Erick: Me too! Nintendo started getting into video games in the 1970s and abandoned the previous toys I mentioned. Megan: I wasn't even born when they went into video games.

i like the internet.

The Internet is the global system of interconnected computer networks that use the Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) to link devices worldwide. It is a "network of networks" that consists of private, public, academic, business, and government networks of local to global scope, linked by a broad array of electronic, wireless, and optical networking technologies. The Internet carries a vast range of information resources and services, such as the inter-linked hypertext documents and applications of the World Wide Web (WWW), electronic mail, telephony, and file sharing. The origins of the Internet date back to research commissioned by the United States Federal Government in the 1960s to build robust, fault-tolerant communication via computer networks. The linking of commercial networks and enterprises in the early 1990s marked the beginning of the transition to the modern Internet, and generated rapid growth as institutional, personal, and mobile computers were connected to the network. By the late 2000s, its services and technologies had been incorporated into virtually every aspect of human lives. Most traditional communications media, including telephony, radio, television, paper mail and newspapers are being reshaped, redefined, or even bypassed by the Internet, giving birth to new services such as email, Internet telephony, Internet television, online music, digital newspapers, and video streaming websites. Sabrina: I love spending time on the internet, it is a global system of interconnected networks that use internet protocol, and there is so much to learn from it! Daniel: The internet is a necessary part of modern life. We've become so integrated into instant information, we'd be setting ourselves back immensely if it were to suddenly turn off. Sabrina: I completly agree with that, we rely so heavily on the internet nowadays. Daniel: It's also completely enveloped the way we enjoy our current media. Most cable services are downright stream services now! Sabrina: I know, it's seriously so crazy the way that the internet has evolved and how everything IS on the internet now. Daniel: And let's talk about Amazon. There's hardly a single product in the world that you cannot order straight to your front door with such little hassle! Sabrina: For real, it's just insane! It all dates back to the devleopment of electronic computers back in the 1950s..! Daniel: Yes. Back then, circuit boards occupied large rooms. Heck, the original "bugs" were actual insects that flew into the circuit board! Sabrina: Hahahaha.. That is so true, and witty.. :) It has been a great accomplishment of humans for how far we've come with the internet, and we should all be proud! Daniel: Indeed! Hats off to the internet!

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. Caitlin: Chevy's are awesome! I love Cameros! Natalia: Chevrolet has such an interesting history, it was originally started by William Durant in 1911! Caitlin: 1911! I didn't realize it was that old! What was the first Chevy built? Natalia: I'm not sure, but whatever it was it sold well as Chevrolet overtook Ford as the best-selling car in the US by 1929! Caitlin: That is impressive! Is it still better selling than Ford? Natalia: I'm not sure, but I know Chevrolet announced a return to Oceania in 2018 after a 50-year absence, so they must be doing well. Caitlin: What is Oceania? I am unfamiliar with that. Natalia: Oceania refers to the geographic region comprising Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, and Australasia!

i like sprite soda.

Sprite is a colourless, caffeine-free, lemon and lime-flavored soft drink created by The Coca-Cola Company. It was first developed in West Germany in 1959 as Fanta Klare Zitrone (“Clear Lemon Fanta”) and was introduced in the United States under the current brand name Sprite in 1961 as a competitor to 7 Up. Bottles of Sprite are usually a transparent green color with a green and yellow label whereas cans are colored silver, green, and blue and aluminum bottles are colored a solid lime green. Though often confused with Lemonade, Sprite stands in separate class of carbonated soft drink, except in Australia and New Zealand, where it is lemonade. Sprite advertising often makes use of the portmanteau word "lymon", a combination of the words "lemon" and "lime". By the 1980s, Sprite had developed a large following among teenagers. In response, Sprite began to cater to this demographic in their advertisements in 1987. "I Like the Sprite In You" was the brand's first long-running slogan, and many jingles were produced around it before its discontinuation in 1994. In 1994, Sprite revamped their marketing logo, and slogan, as well. The new, more vibrant logo stood out more on packaging, and featured a blue-to-green gradient with silver "splashes" and subtle white "bubbles" in the background. Giselle: I do not drink a lot of sodas. However, sprite is my favorite type of soda. It is lemon lime. Chloe: Oh really, any particular reason as to why you do not drink a lot of soda? Giselle: I simply rather eat my calories instead of drinking them. Sorft drinks have a lot of sugar and sweetners in them. Chloe: That is a very good reason. Soda is one of the main causes leading into obesity in humans. Giselle: Yes and obesity is a serious health problem with all that excessive body weight mainly fat. Chloe: Do you know when soda was first created and came into popularity? Giselle: No, but I know Sprite was developed in West Germany. It was originally called Clear Lemon Fanta. Chloe: Spite is a very big in America. It rivals Coca-Cola in terms of consumption and branding. Giselle: Sprite is big. They spend a lot of money on advertising. One thing they did was revamp their marketing logo and slogan in 1994 Chloe: Can you tell me what else they did to stay relevant? Giselle: They changed the logo to showcase blue and green with splashes of silver and white bubbles on bottle.

i like to dance.

Dance is a performing art form consisting of purposefully selected sequences of human movement. This movement has aesthetic and symbolic value, and is acknowledged as dance by performers and observers within a particular culture. Dance can be categorized and described by its choreography, by its repertoire of movements, or by its historical period or place of origin. An important distinction is to be drawn between the contexts of theatrical and participatory dance, although these two categories are not always completely separate; both may have special functions, whether social, ceremonial, competitive, erotic, martial, or sacred/liturgical. Other forms of human movement are sometimes said to have a dance-like quality, including martial arts, gymnastics, cheerleading, figure skating, synchronized swimming, marching bands, and many other forms of athletics. Theatrical dance, also called performance or concert dance, is intended primarily as a spectacle, usually a performance upon a stage by virtuoso dancers. It often tells a story, perhaps using mime, costume and scenery, or else it may simply interpret the musical accompaniment, which is often specially composed. Examples are western ballet and modern dance, Classical Indian dance and Chinese and Japanese song and dance dramas. Braden: Sometimes I like to go dancing at clubs. It is a fun activity that releases stress and is also a good workout. Kaleb: I am not a big fan of clubs, but dancing is alright, Dance is a performing art form. Braden: Yes, I am not a great dancer but I like to sway my body to the music. I also dance at music concerts. Kaleb: That is cool! There are so many varieties of dance, Dance can be categorized and described by its choreography, by its repertoire of movements. Braden: Interesting, have you ever heard of robot dancing? It is when people dance as if they are a robot. It's funny to watch. Kaleb: Yeah I have definetely seen that dance! oboting gained fame after Michael Jackson used the dance when he performed "Dancing Machine". Braden: Ohh, so that is where it came from. Michael Jackson was one of the best dancers ever. My favorite one by him is "Thriller". Kaleb: Yeah that was such an awesome music video, no wonder he was dubbed the "king of pop". Braden: I must admit I tried to learn to do the moonwalk when I was younger. I could never get it to look right though. Kaleb: That is so funny, did you master it? Michael Jackson began his solo career in 1971 with Motown records.

wedding cakes are my specialty.

A wedding cake is the traditional cake served at wedding receptions following dinner. In some parts of England, the wedding cake is served at a wedding breakfast; the 'wedding breakfast' does not mean the meal will be held in the morning, but at a time following the ceremony on the same day. In modern Western culture, the cake is usually on display and served to guests at the reception. Traditionally, wedding cakes were made to bring good luck to all guests and the couple. Modernly however, they are more of a centerpiece to the wedding and are not always even served to the guests. Some cakes are built with only a single edible tier for the bride and groom to share, but this is rare since the cost difference between fake and real tiers is minimal. Wedding cakes come in a variety of sizes, depending on the number of guests the cake will serve. Modern pastry chefs and cake designers use various ingredients and tools to create a cake that usually reflects the personalities of the couple. Marzipan, fondant, gum paste, buttercream, and chocolate are among the popular ingredients used. Cakes range in price along with size and components. Cakes are usually priced on a per-person, or per-slice, basis. Elias: I love wedding cake! It is the cake that is usually served at wedding receptions. Bryson: I think I have had that before. Do you know how it became so popular? Elias: They were originally made to bring good luck to the guests and the bride and groom which helped with the popularity. Bryson: That's interesting. I have heard they can be expensive? Elias: They can be - some like to get fake cakes but they cost almost the same as cakes with real tiers. Bryson: I guess you only get married once. Do you have a favorite flavor or type? Elias: I like the fruit cake! That is the typical type of cake that is served at weddings and it's my favorite! Bryson: Sounds delicious! I am starting to develop a craving. What other types are there?

i take great care of my skin.

Skin care is the range of practices that support skin integrity, enhance its appearance and relieve skin conditions. They can include nutrition, avoidance of excessive sun exposure and appropriate use of emollients. Practices that enhance appearance include the use of cosmetics, botulinum, exfoliation, fillers, laser resurfacing, microdermabrasion, peels, retinol therapy. Skin care is a routine daily procedure in many settings, such as skin that is either too dry or too moist, and prevention of dermatitis and prevention of skin injuries. Skin care is a part of the treatment of wound healing, radiation therapy and some medications. Skin care sits at the interface of what is commonly thought of as personal care products, such as cosmetics, and dermatology, traditionally a medical discipline in which medical doctors diagnose and treat skin diseases; there is some overlap with each of these topics. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act defines cosmetics as products intended to cleanse or beautify (for instance, shampoos and lipstick). A separate category exists for medications, which are intended to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent disease, or to affect the structure or function of the body (for instance, sunscreens and acne creams), although some products, such as moisturizing sunscreens and anti-dandruff shampoos, are regulated within both categories. Kaitlyn: Skin care helps me to enhance my appearance. Abraham: How do you feel like it helps? Kaitlyn: It helps a lot. I notice a big difference especially when I do microdermabrasion or chemical peels. Abraham: I would love to know more. I don't know a lot about microdermabrasions?? Kaitlyn: Its a new cosmetic procedure done by nurses and sometimes even in peoples own homes. Abraham: Oh Wow! I am most certainly going to look into that. I am alway interested in anything that will improve my appearance! Kaitlyn: Yes, you should consult with a doctor first. They might prescribe you medications like acne creams. I find them to be really helpful in treating acne. Abraham: Oh wow sound interesting Kaitlyn: Medications aren't the only way to take care of your skin. You must also have good nutrition and avoid the sun when you can because it can damage your skin. Abraham: Ok, I will do that, don't want to mess anything up here!

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. Mckenzie: Divorce is a rough thing to go through. Jordyn: Yes it is, reasons for he divorce vary though, from sexual incompatibility, or lack of independence. Mckenzie: That's interesting that you say lack of independence. Why? Jordyn: One or both spouses could have personality clashes. one or the other might want to hang out with just their friends more than the other partner. Mckenzie: I see. I would say infidelity is a big problem as well. Jordyn: I would think so as well. Most people want exclusivity and these expectations are not always met. Mckenzie: I also think communication (or rather the lack of thereof) is also an issue leading to divorce. Jordyn: Domestic violence and sexual abuse are also other things that can lead to divorce. Mckenzie: Sadly it is. It often goes unnoticed. Jordyn: yes, and in some Countries forced is not considered "rape"

i am in debt.

Debt is money owed by one party, the borrower or debtor, to a second party, the lender or creditor. The borrower may be a sovereign state or country, local government, company, or an individual. The lender may be a bank, credit card company, payday loan provider, business, or an individual. Debt is generally subject to contractual terms regarding the amount and timing of repayments of principal and interest. A simple way to understand interest is to see it as the "rent" a person owes on money that they have borrowed, to the bank from which they borrowed the money. Loans, bonds, notes, and mortgages are all types of debt. The term can also be used metaphorically to cover moral obligations and other interactions not based on economic value. For example, in Western cultures, a person who has been helped by a second person is sometimes said to owe a "debt of gratitude" to the second person. The English term "debt" was first used in the late 13th century. The term "debt" comes from "dette, from Old French dete, from Latin debitum "thing owed," neuter past participle of debere "to owe," originally, "keep something away from someone," from de- "away" (see de-) + habere "to have" (see habit (n.)). Jocelyn: What is the best way to get out of debt? Sergio: Debt is money owed by someone known as a debtor, to a second party known as the creditor, so the best way to get out of debt is to stop borrowing and start paying. Jocelyn: What percentage of my debt do I need to pay each month to get out of debt? Sergio: I'm not sure, but the process of pursuing payments that are owed by a borrower is known as debt collection. Jocelyn: I have heard some debt like borrowing for a house is a good thing. Sergio: Yes, mortgage loans are secured by the borrowers own property. This is called "mortgage origination". Jocelyn: Will paying more than the minimum each month on debt help my credit score? Sergio: It might. Your credit score is mostly based on the credit report information sourced from three main reporting bureaus.

i like to go fishing.

Fly fishing is an angling method in which an artificial "fly" is used to catch fish. The fly is cast using a fly rod, reel, and specialized weighted line. Casting a nearly weightless fly or "lure" requires casting techniques significantly different from other forms of casting. Fly fishermen use hand tied flies that resemble natural invertebrates, baitfish, other food organisms, or "lures" to provoke the fish to strike (bite at the fly). Fly fishing can be done in fresh or salt water. North Americans usually distinguish freshwater fishing between cold-water species (trout, salmon, steelhead) and warm-water species, notably bass. In Britain, where natural water temperatures vary less, the distinction is between game fishing for trout and salmon versus coarse fishing for other species. Techniques for fly fishing differ with habitat (lakes and ponds, small streams, large rivers, bays and estuaries, and open ocean.) Author Izaak Walton called fly fishing "The Contemplative Man's Recreation". In fly fishing, fish are caught by using artificial flies that are cast with a fly rod and a fly line. The fly line (today, almost always coated with plastic) is heavy enough to send the fly to the target. Destiny: i would love to go fly fishing someday but i dont know the first thing about flies or fishing Eli: Fly fishing is great! You should try it! Instead of regular bait, an artificial "fly" is used to catch fish! Destiny: ah, i like the real thing! do people use real flies? Eli: No, fly fishermen use "flies" that resemble baitfish, natural invertebrates or other food organisms to provoke the fish to bite! It's very challenging! Destiny: ah, that sounds kinda complex. maybe i will stick to buying frozen fish at Sam's Club Eli: You might be better off! Fly fishing requires a fly rod, reel and specialized weighted line. It can get quite expensive! Destiny: yea sounds like it Eli: Fly fishing can be done almost anywhere, in either fresh or salt water. You would use this technique if you were trying to catch trout, salmon, steelhead or bass.

i want to move to las vegas.

Las Vegas (, Spanish for "The Meadows"), officially the City of Las Vegas and often known simply as Vegas, is the 28th-most populated city in the United States, the most populated city in the state of Nevada, and the county seat of Clark County. The city anchors the Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area and is the largest city within the greater Mojave Desert. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city, known primarily for its gambling, shopping, fine dining, entertainment, and nightlife. The Las Vegas Valley as a whole serves as the leading financial, commercial, and cultural center for Nevada. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous for its mega casino–hotels and associated activities. It is a top three destination in the United States for business conventions and a global leader in the hospitality industry, claiming more AAA Five Diamond hotels than any other city in the world. Today, Las Vegas annually ranks as one of the world's most visited tourist destinations. The city's tolerance for numerous forms of adult entertainment earned it the title of Sin City, and has made Las Vegas a popular setting for literature, films, television programs, and music videos. Sophia: I enjoy Las Vegas. My wife and I went there on our honeymoon. Cody: I love Vegas due to the gambling and shopping. Sophia: It's a fun place for sure. Always something going on. Cody: Yes, It is the 28th most populated city in the US. Sophia: I didn't realize that. Would be an interesting place to live. Cody: Yes, if you do live there you have to visit The Las Vegas Valley Sophia: I bet it's a beautiful place. Cody: Yes the mountains are beautiful and basin area is also. Sophia: I love the mountains in that area of the country. Cody: If you ever go to Europe visit the Ore Mountains.

before i die , i want to skydive.

Parachuting, or skydiving, is a method of transiting from a high point to Earth with the aid of gravity, involving the control of speed during the descent with the use of a parachute. It may involve more or less free-falling which is a period during the parachute has not been deployed and the body gradually accelerates to terminal velocity. The first parachute jump in history was made by André-Jacques Garnerin, the inventor of the parachute, on October 22, 1797. Garnerin tested his contraption by leaping from a hydrogen balloon above Paris. Garnerin's parachute bore little resemblance to today's parachutes, however, as it was not packed into any sort of container and did not feature a ripcord. The first intentional freefall jump with a ripcord-operated deployment was not made until over a century later by Leslie Irvin in 1919. While Georgia Broadwick made an earlier freefall in 1914 when her static line became entangled with her jump aircraft's tail assembly, her freefall descent was not planned. Broadwick cut her static line and deployed her parachute manually, only as a means of freeing herself from the aircraft to which she had become entangled. The military developed parachuting technology as a way to save aircrews from emergencies aboard balloons and aircraft in flight, and later as a way of delivering soldiers to the battlefield. Jose: The inventor André-Jacques Garnerin was the first person to jump with a parachute. Gabrielle: Did he invent the parachute? Jose: He actually invented the frame-less parachute. Gabrielle: I bet he was scared jumping with it for the first time. I wonder how many he tried first. Jose: I don't think so. I bet he was excited since he was the inventor. He did it by leaping from a hydrogen balloon above Paris. Gabrielle: That would have been nice to see for the first time, although I think I would still be pretty scared it wouldn't work. Jose: I would of been too! I am afraid of heights.Georgia Broadwick was a woman that did a free-fall earlier but it didn't work. Gabrielle: Oh no that is terrible. Yeah I am very scared of heights so I wouldn't have been doing any of that.

i am skilled in computer repair.

A computer repair technician is a person who repairs and maintains computers and servers. The technician's responsibilities may extend to include building or configuring new hardware, installing and updating software packages, and creating and maintaining computer networks. Computer technicians work in a variety of settings, encompassing both the public and private sectors. Because of the relatively brief existence of the profession, institutions offer certificate and degree programs designed to prepare new technicians, but computer repairs are frequently performed by experienced and certified technicians who have little formal training in the field like private sectors A repair technician might work in a corporate information technology department, a central service center, or a retail computer sales environment. A public sector technician might work in the military, national security or law enforcement communities, health or public safety field, or an educational institution. Despite the vast variety of work environments, all computer technicians perform similar physical and investigative processes, including technical support. Experienced technicians might specialize in fields such as data recovery, system administration, or information systems. Kenneth: I have been a computer repair technician for about 10 years. I repair and maintain computers and servers. Jayla: Cool, is it a tough job? Kenneth: Yes, i have to configure new hardware, create new computer networks, and updating software. Jayla: I am not good at computers, did you have any training? Kenneth: Yes, I had to go to a professional institution to get a certificate to prepare me for the job. It included classroom work and on the job teaching. Jayla: Wow. Sounds like a lot of work. Did you enjoy the classroom work? Kenneth: Yes, but I enjoyed the apprenticeship even more. I got to learn my trade on actual jobs. Jayla: Thats cool. I wish I could get any apprenticeship. Kenneth: You could if you found something you really enjoyed. Jayla: I will do that. Thanks for the advice.

i play a lot of video games.

Overwatch is a team-based multiplayer online first-person shooter video game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. It was released in May 2016 for Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. "Overwatch" assigns players into two teams of six, with each player selecting from a roster of over 20 characters, known in-game as "heroes", each with a unique style of play, whose roles are divided into four general categories: Offense, Defense, Tank, and Support. Players on a team work together to secure and defend control points on a map or escort a payload across the map in a limited amount of time. Players gain cosmetic rewards that do not affect gameplay, such as character skins and victory poses, as they play the game. The game was initially launched with casual play, with a competitive ranked mode, various 'arcade' game modes, and a player-customizable server browser subsequently included following its release. Additionally, Blizzard has developed and added new characters, maps, and game modes post-release, while stating that all "Overwatch" updates will remain free, with the only additional cost to players being microtransactions to earn additional cosmetic rewards. "Overwatch" is Blizzard's fourth major franchise and came about following the 2014 cancellation of the ambitious massively multiplayer online role-playing game "Titan". Angelica: Do you play Overwatch? I have yet to try it. Savannah: I have not played that online first-person shooter video game? Angelica: I love other first person shooters. Is this one highly rated? Savannah: It is Blizzard's fourth major franchise and was highly rated. Angelica: I did not know it was a Blizzard game. They make some good stuff. What consoles is the game for? Savannah: It was released for Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in 2016. Angelica: Sweet! I have Xbox One. I am excited to try it out. Do you have any gameplay insight for the game? Savannah: Work together in a team to defend and secure control points on a map.

my favorite band is the rolling stones.

The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London, England in 1962. The first stable line-up consisted of Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica), Mick Jagger (lead vocals), Keith Richards (guitar, backing vocals), Bill Wyman (bass), Charlie Watts (drums), and Ian Stewart (piano). Stewart was removed from the official line-up in 1963 but continued as a touring member until his death in 1985. Jones left the band less than a month prior to his death in 1969, having already been replaced by Mick Taylor, who remained until 1974. After Taylor left the band, Ronnie Wood took his place in 1975 and has been on guitar in tandem with Richards ever since. Following Wyman's departure in 1993, Darryl Jones joined as their touring bassist. Touring keyboardists for the band have been Nicky Hopkins (1967–1982), Ian McLagan (1978–1981), Billy Preston (through the mid-1970s) and Chuck Leavell (1982–present). The band was first led by Brian Jones, but after developing into the band's songwriters, Jagger and Richards assumed leadership while Jones dealt with legal and personal troubles. The Rolling Stones were at the forefront of the British Invasion of bands that became popular in the United States in 1964, and identified with the youthful and rebellious counterculture of the 1960s. Nathan: I love the rolling stones there a awesome group. Kyle: Me too. I cant believe they have been around since 1962! Nathan: Yes it has been awhile since they started. Kyle: The band has changed a bit since their first line up of Brian Jones, Mick Jagge, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts. Though some of them are still going strong even at their age. Nathan: Yeah I saw them on youtube there cool. Kyle: They know how to rock it out!! Mick Jagger is 75 now and he was the founding member. Nathan: Is he still playing with the band? Kyle: Yes he is still going strong. His distinctive voice and performances along with Keith Richards guitar style have been the trademark of the group throughout the bands career. I hope I have his energy when I am his age. Nathan: Yeah they got a Big Block motor in those guitar's and they still sound great. Kyle: They really do. Richards was such an amazing singer-songwriter and composer.

i used to be able to run really fast.

Track and field is a sport which includes athletic contests established on the skills of running, jumping, and throwing. The name is derived from the sport's typical venue: a stadium with an oval running track enclosing a grass field where the throwing and jumping events take place. Track and field is categorized under the umbrella sport of athletics, which also includes road running, cross country running, and race walking. The foot racing events, which include sprints, middle- and long-distance events, race walking and hurdling, are won by the athlete with the fastest time. The jumping and throwing events are won by the athlete who achieves the greatest distance or height. Regular jumping events include long jump, triple jump, high jump and pole vault, while the most common throwing events are shot put, javelin, discus and hammer. There are also "combined events" or "multi events", such as the pentathlon consisting of five events, heptathlon consisting of seven events, and decathlon consisting of ten events. In these, athletes participate in a combination of track and field events. Most track and field events are individual sports with a single victor; the most prominent team events are relay races, which typically feature teams of four. Diego: I've never been able to finish all ten events of a decathlon in track & field. Sebastian: I don't even know what a decathlon is. Diego: Well, you earn points based on how well you do in each event, and the events are things like shot put, pole vault, javelin throw, and various sprints. Sebastian: Oh, so its similar to Olympic sports. Diego: There is a decathlon at the Olympics, yes, but it can also be done at the collegiate level, non-professionally. Sebastian: That's really cool. I didn't know people did it non-professionally. Diego: All it takes is an enclosed grass field and an oval running track, really. Unless, of course, you can throw the javelin all the way out of the field... Sebastian: I don't think I can, but I would love to see someone try. Diego: You could always try the various foot racing events as well. You've got sprints, middle and long distance runs, and hurdling. Sebastian: Those sound like fun! Except for the hurdling. I'm not much on jumping.

i enjoy horseback riding.

Equestrianism (from Latin equester, equestr-, equus, "horseman", "horse"), more often known as riding, horse riding (British English) or horseback riding (American English), refers to the skill of riding, driving, steeplechasing or vaulting with horses. This broad description includes the use of horses for practical working purposes, transportation, recreational activities, artistic or cultural exercises and competitive sport. Horses are trained and ridden for practical working purposes such as in police work or for controlling herd animals on a ranch. They are also used in competitive sports including, but not limited to, dressage, endurance riding, eventing, reining, show jumping, tent pegging, vaulting, polo, horse racing, driving and rodeo (See additional equestrian sports listed later in this article for more examples). Some popular forms of competition are grouped together at horse shows, where horses perform in a wide variety of disciplines. Horses (and other equids such as mules) are used for non-competitive recreational riding such as fox hunting, trail riding or hacking. There is public access to horse trails in almost every part of the world; many parks, ranches and public stables offer both guided and independent riding. Samuel: When I was a kid I was quite interested in horseback riding. But it didn't seem practical to pursue equestrianism as a hobby. Melanie: How old were you when you started? Samuel: Well I rode some horses for practical purposes on a ranch for a while when I was around 12, but honestly, I can't say that I stuck with it. Melanie: I wonder how many people succeed in professional jobs doing this Samuel: Well I sure wasn't one of them. I thought of becomming a cowboy, but I had romantic ideas of what that meant and wasn't really serious about herding cattle. Melanie: I bet it's a relaxing type of environment but probably not very lucrative. Samuel: Yeah. I just wanted to be out on the frontier out in the Rocky Mountains. Melanie: I'm pretty sensitive about animal cruelty, hopefully this industry in careful in that aspect. Samuel: Well it's hard not to be a little rough. Branding, whipping etc. could be construed as inflicting harm to the animal. Is it cruel? I don't know. Melanie: I guess a certain level is understandable but some people really go overboard.

my favorite animal is a monkey.

Monkeys are haplorhine primates, a group generally possessing tails and consisting of about 260 known living species. Many monkey species are tree-dwelling (arboreal), although there are species that live primarily on the ground, such as baboons. Most species are also active during the day (diurnal). Monkeys are generally considered to be intelligent, particularly Old World monkeys. There are two major types of monkey: New World monkeys (platyrrhines) from South and Central America and Old World monkeys (catarrhines of the superfamily Cercopithecoidea) from Africa and Asia. Hominoid apes (consisting of gibbons, orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees, and humans), which all lack tails, are also catarrhines but are not considered monkeys, although often they or their ancestors are (which cladistically automatically implies homonoids are as well.) (Tailless monkeys may be called "apes", incorrectly according to modern usage; thus the tailless Barbary macaque is sometimes called the "Barbary ape".) Simians ("monkeys") and tarsiers emerged within haplorrhines some 60 million years ago. New World monkeys and catarrhine monkeys emerged within the simians some 35 millions years ago. Old World monkeys and Hominoidea emerged within the catarrhine monkeys some 25 millions years ago. Cole: Hi, my favorite animal is the monkey for some reason. Do you feel any type of way about these primates? Mario: They scare me. I'm afraid of gorillas and baboons. Cole: I understand having fear of them because they are very strong animals. There are over 260 known species of monkey. Mario: Yes, what also scares me is that they are also very smart. Cole: I am not sure of just how smart they are but I find that interesting. Many monkeys dwell in trees but some species like baboons dwell on the ground. Mario: How come some monkeys have tails and some don't? Cole: I'm not sure what causes some to have tails while others do not. Most species are active during the day (diurnal), Mario: What does their diet consist of? Cole: I know that many of them eat bananas. Also Old World monkeys are especially considered to be intelligent. Mario: Didn't they send a monkey into space?

i love kids and 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". Anna: Researchers have compared dog mutations to genetic changes in humans that trigger reduced intelligence. Looking at my dog, I can believe that. Aidan: That's really interesting. Can you tell me more? Anna: The genetics of domestication is really interesting because we are able to choose desirable traits and breed specifically for them. Maybe we like our dogs dumb. Aidan: I don't know I think dogs can be pretty smart.... Anna: I actually agree. I have had very smart dogs as well. I really recommend researching the study of domesticating foxes. It is incredibly interesting and was a research project started by Dmitry Konstantivovich Belyayev Aidan: That's interesting. Do you know why foxes? Anna: I am not really sure. They found a way to lessen their fear of humans. Aidan: That's interesting. Do you know anything else about domesticating animals? Anna: A bit about monkeys who are raised along side human children, but I don't think that is really about domestication, but does show how animals and humans can form a very strong bond. Aidan: That's very true. I also think it's interesting how cats have formed a bond with humans too.

we live in a rural area.

In general, a rural area or countryside is a geographic area that is located outside towns and cities. The Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines the word "rural" as encompassing "...all population, housing, and territory not included within an urban area. Whatever is not urban is considered rural." Typical rural areas have a low population density and small settlements. Agricultural areas are commonly rural, as are other types of areas such as forest. Different countries have varying definitions of "rural" for statistical and administrative purposes. In Canada, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development defines a "predominantly rural region" as having more than 50% of the population living in rural communities where a "rural community" has a population density less than 150 people per square kilometre. In Canada, the census division has been used to represent "regions" and census consolidated sub-divisions have been used to represent "communities". Intermediate regions have 15 to 49 percent of their population living in a rural community. Predominantly urban regions have less than 15 percent of their population living in a rural community. Caitlyn: I grew up in a rural area outside of a major city. Kenneth: what city was that? did you move to the big city later in life ? Caitlyn: New Orleans. Its so different from a rural area. I live in New Orleans now which is considered an urban area. Kenneth: oh wow, ive always wanted to visit there i have just passed through a few times on my way to disney world :) Caitlyn: Its nice but rural areas can be nice too. It depends if you prefer low population density. Some people cant imagine living in a big city. Kenneth: yea i can understand that especially if you didnt grow up in that environment Caitlyn: A lot of rural areas grow agriculture. Its because they have the space for it. Kenneth: yea i can understand that

one child has autism.

Developmental disorders comprise a group of psychiatric conditions originating in childhood that involve serious impairment in different areas. There are several ways of using this term. The most narrow concept is used in the category "Specific Disorders of Psychological Development" in the ICD-10. These disorders comprise language disorders, learning disorders, motor disorders and autism spectrum disorders. In broader definitions ADHD is included, and the term used is neurodevelopmental disorders. Yet others include antisocial behavior and schizophrenia that begins in childhood and continues through life. However, these two latter conditions are not as stable as the other developmental disorders, and there is not the same evidence of a shared genetic liability. Developmental disorders are present from early life. They usually improve as the child grows older, but they also entail impairments that continue through adult life. There is a strong genetic component, and more males are afflicted than females. Learning disabilities are diagnosed when the children are young and just beginning school. Most learning disabilities are found under the age of 9. Young children with communication disorders may not speak at all, or may have a limited vocabulary for their age. Alana: Do you know someone with a developmental disorder? This can be trying. Jordyn: No i do not. But i know it is a psychiatric conditions originating in childhood that involve serious impairment in different areas and no one wish t have such Alana: Yeah same. I'm kind of interested in the medical part of Developmental disorder though. Jordyn: That is what i am talking about. You can use the term in several ways Alana: Tell me more about what you know of this. Jordyn: You can also call it "Specific Disorders of Psychological Development" when you are in the ICD-10. Alana: It's definnitely a psychological issue. Probably also a genetic issue during the formation of the fetus. Jordyn: It could be a genetic issue as it affects so many part of humans like language disorders, learning disorders, motor disorders and autism spectrum disorders.

my favorite basketball team is the vancouver grizzlies.

The Vancouver Grizzlies were a Canadian professional basketball team based in Vancouver, British Columbia. They were part of the Midwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The team was established in 1995, along with the Toronto Raptors, as part of the NBA's expansion into Canada. Following the 2000–01 season, the team relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, United States, and are known as the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies played their home games at General Motors Place for the entirety of their 6 seasons in Vancouver. Like most expansion teams, the Grizzlies struggled in their early years. The team finished last in the division in five of its seasons, and never managed to win more than 30 percent of its games in any of the team's seasons in Vancouver. In total, the team won 101 games, lost 359, and never qualified for the NBA playoffs. The two expansion teams were denied early draft picks in the first season, but the Grizzlies secured Shareef Abdur-Rahim in 1996. The team continued to lose games despite high draft picks. After they selected Steve Francis as second pick in 1999, he refused to play in Vancouver and was traded away. After the 1998–99 lockout, lower attendance and a weak Canadian dollar caused the owner Orca Bay Sports and Entertainment to start losing money on the franchise. Isabella: I love the Vancouver Grizzlies team - do you know much about them? Henry: I know that the Vancouver Grizzlies basketball team are from Canada out of Vancouver, British Columbia. Isabella: Yes - and they are now the Memphis Grizzlies Henry: Yes I heard! They relocated after 2000 - 2001 season to Memphis, TN. Isabella: Basketball is such a fun sport - I am glad the seasons are so long. Henry: Agreed. In Memphis baseball, golf, and tennis are real popular too. Isabella: yes - I'd rather check out Vancouver - I heard it's beautiful. I wonder why they moved. Henry: Not sure... But remember Memphis is the 2nd biggest metropolitan area in TN. That means a bigger crowd. Isabella: oh that's true - probably more 'fans' there than in Vancouver since basketball is so popular in the US, right? Henry: Right... Knoxville is in TN too. It's the county seat of Knox County. I want to go there too.

i love hockey.

Hockey is a sport in which two teams play against each other by trying to maneuver a ball or a puck into the opponent's goal using a hockey stick. There are many types of hockey such as bandy, field hockey and ice hockey. Often one variation of the sport, such as field hockey or ice hockey, will predominate in a certain area and be known simply as "hockey". The first recorded use of the word "hockey" is in the 1773 book "Juvenile Sports and Pastimes, to Which Are Prefixed, Memoirs of the Author: Including a New Mode of Infant Education" by Richard Johnson (Pseud. Master Michel Angelo), whose chapter XI was titled "New Improvements on the Game of Hockey". The belief that hockey was mentioned in a 1363 proclamation by King Edward III of England is based on modern translations of the proclamation, which was originally in Latin and explicitly forbade the games "Pilam Manualem, Pedivam, & Bacularem: & ad Canibucam & Gallorum Pugnam". The English historian and biographer John Strype did not use the word "hockey" when he translated the proclamation in 1720. The word "hockey" itself is of unknown origin. One supposition is that it is a derivative of "hoquet", a Middle French word for a shepherd's stave. Colin: Do you watch hockey? I love to watch it, but I am scared to actually play Kennedy: Hockey is a sport in which two teams play against each other by trying to maneuver a ball or a puck, I love Hockey. My favorite team is the Lightning from Tampa Bay, you? Colin: I like the Flyers since I am from around the philly area Kennedy: Oh very cool, the flyers are pretty good, the Lightning from Tampa Bay made it to the stanley cup finals last year! Colin: Is that where the team with Oveckin won? I heard that was crazy, the Capitals I think it was Kennedy: Yeah the washington capitals are a team from Washington DC. Colin: I think I went to their stadium recently to see a WNBA game, it is very nice, big stadium too! Kennedy: he Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) is a women's professional basketball league, what team did you watch? Colin: I watched the home team, but Elena Della Donne was not playing unfortunately Kennedy: Elena Delle Donne, she plays for the washington mystics so that must be their stadium, why wasn't she playing?

and also love drawing.

A cartoonist (also comic strip creator) is a visual artist who specializes in drawing cartoons. This work is often created for entertainment, political commentary, or advertising. Cartoonists may work in many formats, such as animation, booklets, comic strips, comic books, editorial cartoons, graphic novels, manuals, gag cartoons, graphic design, illustrations, storyboards, posters, shirts, books, advertisements, greeting cards, magazines, newspapers, and video game packaging. The English satirist and editorial cartoonist William Hogarth, who emerged In the 18th century, has been credited with pioneering Western sequential art. His work ranged from realistic portraiture to comic strip-like series of pictures called "modern moral subjects". Much of his work poked fun at contemporary politics and customs; illustrations in such style are often referred to as "Hogarthian". Following the work of Hogarth, political cartoons began to develop in England in the latter part of the 18th century under the direction of its great exponents, James Gillray and Thomas Rowlandson, both from London. Gillray explored the use of the medium for lampooning and caricature, calling the king (George III), prime ministers and generals to account, and has been referred to as the father of the political cartoon. Allison: I like drawing but I'm better at cartoons. I wouldn't call myself a cartoonist though. You draw cartoons? Kimberly: I do not draw cartoons, but appreciate them ! Charles Schulz was a great cartoonist of all time Allison: I know the name but can't remember what he drew/draws. Do you know what he was known for? Kimberly: Yes Peanuts cartoon strips. He had several movies for entertainment and advertising done with the gang. Allison: Oh ok, yes! I love his work. Do you know a lot of other stuff about cartoonists? Kimberly: I know there are different types of artists, visual artists specialize in drawing cartoons. Schulz was one. Allison: It must be hard to put together cartoons into actual moving scenes. Although I'm sure with computers it has become and easier process. Kimberly: Yes, cartoonist work with different formats, graphic designs and animae

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. Erin: I love the color blue! Liam: Blue is between violet and green on the spectrum, Erin: really, if you mix green and yellow does it make blue? Liam: Yes, and there's something called Tyndall scattering that explains blue eyes. Erin: I have blue eyes! what is tyndall scaattering Liam: The longer-wavelength light is more transmitted and the shoter-wavelength light is reflected via scattering. Erin: very cool, I heard all people with blue eyes are somehow related. Have you heard that? Liam: No, the pigmentation of the iris varies from light brown to black. Erin: Oh okay, blue is such a beautiful color. Liam: Blue has been in art and decoration since ancient times.

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". Daniel: A domestic dog is a member of the genus "Canis Cristian: What is your favorite breed of dog? Daniel: German shepard. Dog and the extant gray wolf are sister taxa as modern wolves are not closely related to the wolves Cristian: How were Wolves about to remain Wolves without evolving into modern day domesticated dogs? Daniel: Well, The dog was the first species to be domesticated and has been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors and others Cristian: How long would it take humans to domesticate wild wolves? A hundred years? Daniel: over millennia for their various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attribute Cristian: Does this mean domesticated dogs are not able to breed with wild Wolves?

i have a golden retriever.

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. Dylan: I have a 5 year old golden retriever. Isabelle: Oh I love Golden Retrievers!!! Do you take it in the water? They have an instinctive love of water and are east to train! Dylan: Yeah. She likes to catch frisbees I throw to her. Isabelle: How fun! I bet she's good at it. And they are well suited in suburbia or country environments. Do you have a lot of land for her? Dylan: No. I live in a townhome. But my family has a cabin on the lake I take her to about once a month. Isabelle: Do you brush her a lot? They have long coats and that dense inner coat keeps them warm and helps repel water. But are a lot to brush! Dylan: Yeah. I brush her once a week. I don't mind. I just do it while I watch my favorite show. Isabelle: Do you ever go to a dog groomer? I love giving my dogs baths but I can't seem to cut their nails!

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. Caden: I love the traditional Italian dish Pizza! ONe of my favorites. Derek: Pizza is fantastic - thin crust is my favorite - with tomato sauce and veggies. Caden: The term pizza was first recorded in the 10th century! That is a long time ago! Derek: Wow, no wonder its so good - it's had a long time to reach perfection. Who first thought of it? Caden: It was invented in Naples and has since become very common in all parts of the world Derek: It sure is. I Caden: Even though Pizza is sold fresh and frozen, I have to say my favorite is definitely fresh Derek: Most definitely. I like to make my own, but I buy the crust as I Caden: I feel bad for certain countries though. One of the great beneifts of Pizza is having it delivered. But not all countries can do this Derek: That's true. I guess it's more of a niche food in a lot of places. Where else do people eat pizza?

my favorite food is pizza.

Salsa is a popular form of social dance that originated in the Caribbean. The movements of salsa have origins in Puerto Rican bomba and plena, Cuban Son, cha-cha-cha, mambo and other dance forms. The dance, along with the salsa music, originated in the mid-1970s in New York. Different regions of Latin America and the United States have distinct salsa styles of their own, such as Cuban, Puerto Rican, Cali Colombia, L.A. and New York styles. Salsa dance socials are commonly held in night clubs, bars, ballrooms, restaurants, and outside, especially if part of an outdoor festival. In many styles of salsa dancing, as a dancer shifts their weight by stepping, the upper body remains level and nearly unaffected by the weight changes. Weight shifts cause the hips to move. Arm and shoulder movements are also incorporated. It generally uses music suitable for dancing ranges from about 150 bpm (beats per minute) to around 250 bpm, although most dancing is done to music somewhere between 160–220 bpm. The basic Salsa dance rhythm consists of taking three steps for every four beats of music. The odd number of steps creates the inherent syncopation to the Salsa dancing and ensures that it takes 8 beats of music to loop back to a new sequence of steps. George: The Caribbean dance called Salsa is one of the most amazing dancing styles I have ever encountered Amanda: I have heard of that, I am not sure how to do it exactly, but i have heard of it! George: I have watched some videos, especially those who practice in Cuba. I have to say, it is pretty pleasant to watch, Recommend you to look up Youtube for it Amanda: I should look it up, i like dance but I have never been good at t whatsoever, I just do not have any rhythm or coordination George: What about Disco style that has its origins in the early 1970s? Amanda: Now that mpve I can do, that is a simple classic! that was a wild time! George: Wild dances are mesmerizing to experience. Speaking of it, I remember about single called "Wild Dances" by an Ukrainian singer. Pretty much correlates to my feelings Amanda: I have not heard of that, I should check that out as well!

i enjoy hitchhiking.

Hitchhiking (also known as thumbing, hitching, or autostop) is a means of transportation that is gained by asking people, usually strangers, for a ride in their automobile or other vehicle. A ride is usually, but not always, free. Itinerants have also used hitchhiking as a primary mode of travel for the better part of the last century, and continue to do so today. The hitchhikers' methods of signaling to drivers differ around the world. Many hitchhikers use various hand signals. If the hitchhiker wishes to indicate that he needs a ride, he may simply make a physical gesture or display a written sign. In North America, United Kingdom and most of Europe, the gesture involves extending the arm toward the road and sticking the thumb of the outstretched hand upward with the hand closed. For example, in the US and UK, they point their thumb up. In some African countries, the hand is held still with the palm facing upwards. In other parts of the world, such as Australia, it is more common to use a gesture where the index finger is pointed at the road. Hitchhiking is a historically common (autonomous) practice worldwide and hence there are very few places in the world where laws exist to restrict it. Laura: Hitchhiking is so fascinating to me, since it really doesn't seem like an effective means of transportation to just ask strangers for rides over and over. Paige: That seems like a terrible way to get around especially this day and age. You can't seem to trust a lot of people. Laura: The worst part about it is that even though it is successful in some cases, in some cases the rides aren't even free. Paige: Yeah, seems like it might take longer to get where you need to go anyway, especially when you have to take what you can get even if it's a short distance. Laura: Despite all of this, itinerants have used hitchhiking as their primary way of traveling for the last hundred years. Paige: I guess it works for some people. I wouldn't feel safe picking up a hitchhiker and I guess it works the other way around sometimes. Laura: I wouldn't feel too safe either. I feel like signaling drivers would be hard, especially since the methods of signaling them differ around the world. Paige: That is true. Plus the weather conditions might be poor, and it is never a good idea to be out at night where others can't see you.

i like fruit.

Fruit picking or fruit harvesting is a seasonal activity (paid or recreational) that occurs during harvest time in areas with fruit growing wild or being farmed in orchards. Apple picking is an activity found at apple farms. Apple orchards may be opened to the public, allowing consumers to pick their own apples or purchase pre-picked apples. Although this is ultimately a method of purchasing apples, it is often a social activity as well. Apple picking is often a very popular dating ritual in the American Midwest. Apple orchards catering to a family outing will provide additional activities beyond the picking of apples. Many have petting zoos, restaurants and country shops that sell related products such as home-made jams and jellies. This aspect of the activity is especially popular in the Northeastern United States & Southern Ontario and Southern Québec in Canada. The apples that fall off the trees are often used to make apple cider. Apple cider is a juice made grinding the apples, then pressing out the juice. Most fruit picking is done by migrant workers, who can be paid relatively low wages. In California, Mexican migrants are most frequently doing the work. There has been much controversy about replacing workers with automation. Makenzie: I like to go fruit picking in the summer time. Jonah: I do as well! From spring through autumn, there are many orchards that farm all kinds of fruits. Makenzie: I used to live near an orchard as a child. My favorite fruit is peaches. Jonah: I've always associated peaches with the southern United States. Turns out, they're actually native to northwest China. Makenzie: That is interesting. Do know how many varieties there are? Jonah: Sadly, I don't....nectarines are technically a type of peach, right? Makenzie: I believe so. Nectarines are smooth, and peaches are fuzzy. I love them both. Jonah: Me, too. They're my favorite fruits. Both are technically in the rose family along with a bunch of other fruits I love - cherries, apricots, and plums. Makenzie: And all those are versatile in various foods from breakfast on pancakes to make some yummy fruit salsa Jonah: Wow, that all sounds delicious. Stone fruit on pancakes seems like a perfect start to the workday.

my favorite sport is hockey.

The National Hockey League (NHL; ) is a professional ice hockey league in North America, currently comprising 31 teams: 24 in the United States and 7 in Canada. The NHL is considered to be the premier professional ice hockey league in the world, and one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. The Stanley Cup, the oldest professional sports trophy in North America, is awarded annually to the league playoff champion at the end of each season. The National Hockey League was organized on November 26, 1917, in Montreal after the suspension of operations of its predecessor organization, the National Hockey Association (NHA), which had been founded in 1909 in Renfrew, Ontario. The NHL immediately took the NHA's place as one of the leagues that contested for the Stanley Cup in an annual interleague competition before a series of league mergers and folds left the NHL as the only league left competing for the Stanley Cup in 1926. At its inception, the NHL had four teams—all in Canada, thus the adjective "National" in the league's name. The league expanded to the United States in 1924, when the Boston Bruins joined, and has since consisted of American and Canadian teams. Landon: I love hockey! I hope my team wins a Stanley Cup! It's the oldest professional sports trophy in North America. Hector: I'm not too familiar with hockey. What's your team? Landon: My favorite team is the Pittsburgh Penguins. They are a team based in Pennsylvania. Hector: I've never heard of them. The Nashville Predators is the only team I'm somewhat familiar with. Landon: Oh I see. They were founded in 1967, but I don't hear too many people talk about them. Hector: I didn't realize that hockey has been around so long, especially for the Stanley Cup to be the oldest professional sports trophy. Landon: Yes, the Stanley Cup was originally comissioned in 1892 as the "Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup" an named after Lord Stanley of Preston. Hector: Oh wow, that's interesting. I didn't realize it was named after someone.

i have never been on a cruise ship.

A cruise ship or cruise liner is a passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are a part of the experience, as well as the different destinations along the way, i.e., ports of call. Transportation is not the only purpose of cruising, particularly on cruises that return passengers to their originating port (also known as a "closed-loop cruise"), with the ports of call usually in a specified region of a continent. There are even "cruises to nowhere" or "nowhere voyages" where the ship makes 2–3 night round trips without any ports of call. By contrast, dedicated transport oriented ocean liners do "line voyages" and typically transport passengers from one point to another, rather than on round trips. Traditionally, a liner for the transoceanic trade will be built to a higher standard than a typical cruise ship, including higher freeboard and stronger plating to withstand rough seas and adverse conditions encountered in the open ocean, such as the North Atlantic. Ocean liners also usually have larger capacities for fuel, food, and other stores for consumption on long voyages, compared to dedicated cruise ships, but they no longer exist with the exception of some preserved liners and "Queen Mary 2" when on scheduled North Atlantic voyages. Anthony: I have always wanted to go on a cruise, and check out different destinations along the way! Brooklyn: So have I! Have you researched which cruise line you might want to go on? Anthony: I think it would be fun to do a Disney Cruise, or maybe try something called a "cruise to nowhere". Brooklyn: A cruise to nowhere sounds interesting! Does that mean that the destination will be a surprise? Anthony: Close! A "cruise to nowhere" is where you basically get on the ship and travel around for 2-3 nights, without making any stops at any ports of call. Brooklyn: That sounds cool, are they available in many different parts of the world? Like the Mediterranean, Carribean, or Alaskan? Anthony: I would think so. I would love to go on a cruise to Alaska, though. It's considered the 3rd least populous state, which makes it appealing! Brooklyn: I have heard wonderful things about Alaska as well the cruises there. I'm curious about the cost of traveling there, do you know of price ranges for visiting?

i go to school for business.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA or M.B.A.) is a master's degree in business administration (management). The MBA degree originated in the United States in the early 20th century when the country industrialized and companies sought scientific approaches to management. The core courses in an MBA program cover various areas of business such as accounting, applied statistics, business communication, business ethics, business law, finance, managerial economics, management, marketing and operations in a manner most relevant to management analysis and strategy. Most programs also include elective courses and concentrations for further study in a particular area, for example accounting, finance, and marketing. MBA programs in the United States typically require completing about sixty credits, nearly twice the number of credits typically required for degrees that cover some of the same material such as the Master of Economics, Master of Finance, Master of Accountancy, Master of Science in Marketing and Master of Science in Management. The MBA is a terminal degree and a professional degree. Accreditation bodies specifically for MBA programs ensure consistency and quality of education. Max: The core courses in an MBA program cover various areas of business Liliana: They do indeed! do you have your MBA Max: Yes, I learned about accounting, applied statistics, business communication, business ethics, business law Liliana: Very interesting! I'm actually starting my MBA in a couple months! Max: Most programs also include elective courses and concentrations for further study Liliana: yeah sometimes in fields such as economics I believe. Max: The MBA degree originated in the United States in the early 20th century. I thought it was older. Liliana: I mean that would put it back to the early 1900s that is pretty old in the modern education system. Max: Nowadays, there is that Master of Science in Management, abbreviated MSc, MScM, MIM or MSM, a Master of Science academic degree Liliana: Yeah I myself am going to get my master of science in finance along with my MBA.

i want to move to las vegas.

Las Vegas (, Spanish for "The Meadows"), officially the City of Las Vegas and often known simply as Vegas, is the 28th-most populated city in the United States, the most populated city in the state of Nevada, and the county seat of Clark County. The city anchors the Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area and is the largest city within the greater Mojave Desert. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city, known primarily for its gambling, shopping, fine dining, entertainment, and nightlife. The Las Vegas Valley as a whole serves as the leading financial, commercial, and cultural center for Nevada. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous for its mega casino–hotels and associated activities. It is a top three destination in the United States for business conventions and a global leader in the hospitality industry, claiming more AAA Five Diamond hotels than any other city in the world. Today, Las Vegas annually ranks as one of the world's most visited tourist destinations. The city's tolerance for numerous forms of adult entertainment earned it the title of Sin City, and has made Las Vegas a popular setting for literature, films, television programs, and music videos. Justin: I want to move to las vegas Evan: Sin City ! I've passed through there several times. Its adult entertainment attracts many. Justin: Is it far from las vegas? Evan: Sin City is the nick name for Las Vegas because of the "Adult" (sinful nature) entertainment there Justin: Oh got it! Do you think you would see a lot of celebrities there? Evan: There are a lot of venues to watch there. Many magicians, Celine Dion, and a slew of celebrities host their main attraction of shows there Its also know as a major resort area Justin: But would you move there? Evan: As a resort city, Gambling, legalized prostitution, among of few of their fun activities.... NO, I would travel through and spend the day there though. Would you ? Justin: Nope, doesnt sound like my kind of environment. Evan: Las Vegas is actually of Spanish Origin, The Meadows. I believe Los Vegas is the most populated city in the state of Nevada

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."" Cameron: I work at a bank, essentially in sales. We try and sell people different products that we have. Jasmine: You must be pretty good at marketing then? People make it seem complex, but marketing is really just the study of exchange relationships. Cameron: I find that when you are able to form relationships with your customers it makes the job a lot easier. The 'sale' doesnt seem so bad when you can market it the right way. Jasmine: Exactly, it's all about keeping the customer as the focus of the activity. That's probably why marketing is considered one of the two premier components of business management. Cameron: Yeah in my line of work th marketting isnt necesarily about the sale...they market the 'sale' as the best possible solution for the customer. Customers dont feel like theyve had something sold to them, they feel as though we've given them a solution for their problems. Jasmine: That's a smart way to frame it. Do you use data anaysis of the customer's history, like in the area of customer relationship management? Cameron: yeah we do, we have a program that analyses what the customers already have and it sends us 'leads' as to what they are missing to complete their profile. so we can call them to discuss it. Jasmine: It's such a valuable tool right? You can learn more about your targets and figure out exactly how to cater to their needs.

i am a professional basketball player.

The Washington Wizards are an American professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C. The Wizards compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA), as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Southeast Division. The team plays its home games at the Capital One Arena, in the Chinatown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The franchise was established in 1961 as the Chicago Packers based in Chicago, and were renamed to Chicago Zephyrs the following season. In 1963, they relocated to Baltimore, Maryland and became the Baltimore Bullets, taking the name from previous team of the same name. In 1973, the team changed its name to the Capital Bullets to reflect their move to the Washington metropolitan area, and then to Washington Bullets in the following season. In 1997, they rebranded themselves as the Wizards. The Wizards have appeared in four NBA Finals, and won in 1978. They have had a total of 28 playoff appearances, won four conference titles (1971, 1975, 1978, 1979), and seven division titles (1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1979, 2017). Their best season came in 1975 with a record of 60-22. Wes Unseld is the only player in franchise history to become the MVP (1969), and win the Finals MVP award (1978). Bailey: Do you watch/play baskeball? I play for the washington wizards based in Washington DC. Gregory: That's cool. I do not watch or play basketball. I have family who does. Bailey: I love it. Its a great sport you should give it a go. We have some great players on our team, one of the best is John Wall, hes only 18 but he is going to be a star! Gregory: That's awesome! What does he plan to do after he graduates? Bailey: Well I hope he keeps on playing for us! We had won lots of titles in the 1970's but he helped us finally win again last year in 2017 Gregory: That's cool. He sounds amazing! Bailey: He has the chance to make a career out of it. Lots of our players earn good money. At our home ground, Capital one arena in Chinatown DC you can see pictures of all the best and most famous players who played for us over the years. Gregory: That sounds like a team of winners. It would be nice to see the pictures of the best players.

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. Alyssa: I've never been too great at drawing but I enjoy sketching occasionally. What about you? Eduardo: I have no artistic ability! lol Drawing is a visual art form where an individual uses drawing instruments to mark paper or other two-dimensional mediums. I admire art but I can't create it! lol Alyssa: Yeah I know what you mean, I'm not all that great. What drawing techniques do you know of? Eduardo: Drawing can involve graphite pencils, ink, pen, brushes, pencils, charcoal, and even electronic drawing. I would love to be able to draw! Alyssa: I would too! I love how charcoal drawings look, they're so interesting compared to normal pencils. Eduardo: Yes! Charcoal is a form of dry art made of finely ground organic materials held together by gym or wax or produced without the use of binders. Alyssa: Nice, so if you had to choose a type of drawing what would you prefer? Pencils or charcoal or what? Eduardo: I think I would like charcoals as the dry medium can be applied to almost any surface!

i like to skate.

Inline skates are a type of roller skate used for inline skating. Unlike quad skates, which have two front and two rear wheels, inline skates typically have two to five wheels arranged in a single line. Some, especially those for recreation, have a rubber "stop" or "brake" block attached to the rear of one or occasionally both of the skates so that the skater can slow down or stop by leaning back on the foot with the brake skate. The modern style of inline skates was developed as a substitute for ice skates, for use by a Russian athlete training on solid ground for Olympic long track speed skating events. "Life" magazine published a photo of American skater Eric Heiden, training for the 1980 Olympics, using such skates on a Wisconsin road. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, Rollerblade, Inc., a company founded by Scott and Brennan Olson in Minneapolis, Minnesota, widely promoted inline skating through the registered trademark "Rollerblade". John Joseph Merlin experimented with single- to many-rowed devices worn on feet in 1760. Inline skates, skates designed to work like ice skates during periods of warm weather, were invented by Louis Legrange of France in 1849. Legrange designed the skates for an opera where a character was to appear to be skating on ice. Daniela: I am in the market for a new pair of inline skates. I like the models with the heel brake. Joshua: That would make using inline skates so much easier, I would fall without a rubber stop or brake attached to rear of the skates haha Daniela: The professionals can drag the inline skate sideways to slow down. I tried that and ended up on my posterior, lol. Joshua: I feel like they would be harder to use since they have two to five wheels in a single line as opposed to quad skates that have two wheels in the front and back Daniela: I actually never learned how to roller skate. I got a pair of inline skates as a gift when I was younger and have done it ever since. Joshua: That is awesome, was it easy for you to learn? I never realized the modern style of inline skates was made for a replacement for ice skates! Daniela: That is interesting. It took a couple weeks for me to pick it up. I made extensive use of my elbow and knee pads, haha. Joshua: That is all, it would take me years haha, It is smart to use protection while learning. I would love to buy some inline skates for my son to learn inline skating Daniela: Most roller rinks have classes for beginners. My kids love roller skating. They have gotten pretty good. Joshua: I have not went to a roller rink in forever, they used to have an indoor and outdoor one where I grew up but closed it down, it was called Skatetown...so many memories at that place

i work at a hospital.

A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment with specialized medical and nursing staff and medical equipment. The best-known type of hospital is the general hospital, which typically has an emergency department to treat urgent health problems ranging from fire and accident victims to a heart attack. A district hospital typically is the major health care facility in its region, with large numbers of beds for intensive care and additional beds for patients who need long-term care. Specialised hospitals include trauma centres, rehabilitation hospitals, children's hospitals, seniors' (geriatric) hospitals, and hospitals for dealing with specific medical needs such as psychiatric treatment (see psychiatric hospital) and certain disease categories. Specialised hospitals can help reduce health care costs compared to general hospitals. A teaching hospital combines assistance to people with teaching to medical students and nurses. The medical facility smaller than a hospital is generally called a clinic. Hospitals have a range of departments (e.g. surgery and urgent care) and specialist units such as cardiology. Some hospitals have outpatient departments and some have chronic treatment units. Max: I am studying medicen so I can help out in a hospital Alondra: Me too! I work at many hospitals and a whole range of departments such as E.R., My job is tough. Max: What other departments are in a hospital. They seem so big. Alondra: There is usually a main emergency department thats usually found int he main side of a hospital or other primary care center. Most of the rooms and patient area is further in the back. Max: I see. I have also heard there are hospitals just for woman and children? Alondra: Yes such as St Judes which is just for children, Ive visited many of them in my days. I'm not too sure about wemon only hospitals though. Max: I understand now. When did the first hospitals become a thing? Alondra: Well Specialised hospitals didnt become a thing until the early 1800's. Most people back then could not afford health care costs compared to the hospitals we have today.

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. Nathaniel: I have multiple smartphones. Hope: Smartphones are such a great invention. Its nice to have a handheld computer that operates with mobile functions. Nathaniel: Agreed! I'm so glad that it's always there to keep me connected Hope: I like all the software that a smartphone can run, you know like apps. Nathaniel: Oh which apps are your favourite? Hope: On my smartphone I get them from the Google Play Store. I like the calendar and camera the best. I have downloaded some games like Candy Crush. Nathaniel: Oh I really like 4 pics 1 word myself Hope: Ill have to check it out. I really like that smartphone apps receive updates and bug fixes. I also like how smartphones operating systems receive updates also.

brownies are my favorite dessert.

A chocolate brownie (commonly referred to as simply brownie) is a square, baked, chocolate dessert. Brownies come in a variety of forms and may be either fudgy or cakey, depending on their density. They may include nuts, frosting, cream cheese, chocolate chips, or other ingredients. A variation made with brown sugar rather than chocolate in the batter is called a blonde brownie or blondie. The brownie was developed in the United States at the end of the 19th century and popularized in the U.S. and Canada during the first half of the 20th century. Brownies are typically eaten by hand, often accompanied by milk, served warm with ice cream (a la mode), topped with whipped cream, or sprinkled with powdered sugar and fudge. In North America they are common lunchbox treats, and also popular in restaurants and coffeehouses. One legend about the creation of brownies is that of Bertha Palmer, a prominent Chicago socialite whose husband owned the Palmer House Hotel. In 1893 Palmer asked a pastry chef for a dessert suitable for ladies attending the Chicago World's Columbian Exposition. She requested a cake-like confection smaller than a piece of cake that could be included in boxed lunches. The result was the Palmer House Brownie with walnuts and an apricot glaze. Wesley: I love brownies..that yummy chocolate baked dessert!! Katherine: I do too! They go great with vanilla ice cream, fresh out of the oven! Wesley: What type are your favorite. Fudgy or cake like? Katherine: I am a chocoholic. Fudge is the way to go. I like to add powdered sugar on top as well. Wesley: I like just about anything added to mine. chocolate chips, cream cheese, dark chocolate Katherine: I never tried adding cream cheese. That is a good idea. Do you like any nuts in your brownies? I'm fond of walnuts. Wesley: I like chopped pecans!! Have you ever had the variation of the brownie called a blondie? They add brown sugar to the batter rather than chocolate. It isn't my favorite only b/c I am chocoholic Katherine: No I never had a blondie. It sounds good though. Brownies make a great dish to bring to a dinner party. No one will turn that down! Wesley: I read that the brownie was developed in the United States at the end of the 19th century and popularized in the U.S. and Canada during the first half of the 20th century Katherine: I'm not surprised the US invented brownies. We have one heck of a sweet tooth here. We even named our Junior Girl Scouts after them!

i only buy convertible cars.

A convertible or cabriolet (; ) is an automobile body style that can convert between an open-air mode and an enclosed one, varying in degree and means by model. Convertibles evolved from the earlier phaeton, an open vehicle without glass side windows that sometimes had removable panels of fabric or other material for protection from the elements. Historically, a retractable roof consisted of an articulated frame covered with a folding, textile-based fabric similar to that on an open carriage evolved into the most common form. A lesser seen detachable hardtop provided a more weatherproof and secure alternative. As technology improved, a retractable hardtop which removes and stows its own rigid roof in its trunk appeared, increasingly becoming the most popular form. A semiconvertible also known as a cabrio coach has a retractable or removable top which retains fully framed windows on its doors and side glass. A landaulet is a semienclosed convertible with a fully enclosed front cabin and an open rear, typically with a folding fabric top and roll-down glass all round. In the United Kingdom, all-weather tourer, a four-door car, and for a two-door car drophead coupé were used for high-quality, fully enclosed versions of the body style known as the "convertible" in the United States. Seth: I love my convertible. A convertible or cabriolet (; ) is an automobile body style that can convert between an open-air mode and an enclosed one Bryson: Do car companies still make convertibles? I dont see many where I live. Seth: Yup and Convertibles evolved from the earlier phaeton, an open vehicle without glass side windows that sometimes had removable panels Bryson: Very cool. Who makes convertibles? Seth: I think the best is mustang. Historically, a retractable roof consisted of an articulated frame covered with a folding, textile-based fabric similar to that on an open carriage Bryson: Oh yea. I forgot mustang made convertibles. When were they first made? Seth: Im honestly not sure, A semiconvertible also known as a cabrio coach has a retractable or removable top which retains fully framed windows Bryson: Not sure if I have seen one of those before. They sound nice though. What else can you tell me about convertibles? Seth: Well A landaulet is a semienclosed convertible with a fully enclosed front cabin and an open rear. Bryson: So many different kinds of convertibles. Im guessing a Jeep is considered one?