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i am bald.

Hair loss, also known as alopecia or baldness, refers to a loss of hair from part of the head or body. Typically at least the head is involved. The severity of hair loss can vary from a small area to the entire body. Typically inflammation or scarring is not present. Hair loss in some people causes psychological distress. Common types include: male-pattern hair loss, female-pattern hair loss, alopecia areata, and a thinning of hair known as telogen effluvium. The cause of male-pattern hair loss is a combination of genetics and male hormones, the cause of female pattern hair loss is unclear, the cause of alopecia areata is autoimmune, and the cause of telogen effluvium is typically a physically or psychologically stressful event. Telogen effluvium is very common following pregnancy. Less common causes of hair loss without inflammation or scarring include the pulling out of hair, certain medications including chemotherapy, HIV/AIDS, hypothyroidism, and malnutrition including iron deficiency. Causes of hair loss that occurs with scarring or inflammation include fungal infection, lupus erythematosus, radiation therapy, and sarcoidosis. Diagnosis of hair loss is partly based on the areas affected. Grace: I suffer from hair loss which is also known as alopecia or baldness. Isabella: is there anything you can do to help slow it down or regain hair ? Grace: Yeah there are three medications that help with male hair loss: finasteride, dutasteride and minoxidil. Isabella: how effective are they ? Grace: They prevent further hair loss but don't regrow lost hair. You can get hair implants as well. Isabella: does that really work ? Grace: Sure hair transplant surgery is very common and the end result can be impossible to distinguish from real hair. Isabella: thats very interesting

i like tailgate parties.

A tailgate party is a social event held on and around the open tailgate of a vehicle. Tailgating, which originated in the United States, often involves consuming alcoholic beverages and grilling food. Tailgate parties occur in the parking lots at stadiums and arenas, before and occasionally after games and concerts. People attending such a party are said to be 'tailgating'. Many people participate even if their vehicles do not have tailgates. Tailgate parties also involve people bringing their own alcoholic beverages, barbecues, food etc. which is sampled and shared among fans attending the tailgate. Tailgates are intended to be non-commercial events, so selling items to the fans is frowned upon. Tailgate parties have spread to the pre-game festivities at sporting events besides football, such as basketball, hockey, soccer, and baseball, and also occur at non-sporting events such as weddings, barbecues, and concerts. Tailgating typically involves the consumption of alcoholic beverages or soft drinks and the grilling of various meat products. Popular tailgate party foods include picnic staples such as hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, and cold salads like coleslaw or potato salad. Some food products were created because of tailgate parties. Brendan: tailgate parties are sometimes fun Gabriela: Yes they can be. They started here in the US. Mainly a time to drink alcohol and grill up some food. Brendan: I dont do the alcohol part but the food and friends is the fun part Gabriela: Yes that is always fun! I often see them on my way to a concert or a sporting event. A bunch of them in the parking lot nearby. Brendan: it seems parking lots are the most popular gathering places for these, and I think another requirement is a truck, Gabriela: They seem to take place more so before the games really start. People get there early and hang out. Brendan: Yes, they also do great tailgate parties before 4th of July fireworks here Gabriela: Oh that's cool. I like the parties because they often have foods I love, like burgers, hot dogs, and even some side dishes. Brendan: dont forget ribs, that is a popular tailgate food as well Gabriela: Oh yes can't forget about the ribs. Sometimes chili too! I think even some foods were created because of such parties.

i live on a small farm in ohio.

Ohio is a Midwestern state in the Great Lakes region of the United States. Ohio is the 34th largest by area, the 7th most populous, and the 10th most densely populated of the 50 United States. The state's capital and largest city is Columbus. The state takes its name from the Ohio River. The name originated from the Seneca language word " ohiːyo"', meaning "great river" or "large creek". Partitioned from the Northwest Territory, the state was admitted to the Union as the 17th state (and the first under the Northwest Ordinance) on March 1, 1803. Ohio is historically known as the "Buckeye State" after its Ohio buckeye trees, and Ohioans are also known as "Buckeyes". The government of Ohio is composed of the executive branch, led by the Governor; the legislative branch, which comprises the Ohio General Assembly; and the judicial branch, which is led by the state Supreme Court. Ohio occupies 16 seats in the United States House of Representatives. Ohio is known for its status as both a swing state and a bellwether in national elections. Six Presidents of the United States have been elected who had Ohio as their home state. Ohio derives from Seneca (an Iroquois language) as their name for the Ohio River/ Alleghany River, "Ohi:yo". Alejandro: I live in a small farm in Ohio in the state's capital and largest city, Columbus. Gabriel: Ohio is a beautiful state! What type of farming do you do? Alejandro: Mostly corn farming and stuff like that, Ohio has such an interesting history, its name derives from the Seneca language, and means "great river" or "large creek." Gabriel: Are there a lot of rivers or creeks in Ohio? Alejandro: Well I think they were referring to the Ohio River when they meant large river in particular, but yes there are a lot of other rivers too. Gabriel: How is your corn field doing? It's kind of dry where I live and farmers are getting worried about their crops! Alejandro: Well we use genetically modified corn, so it can withstand a bit more of a dry season than normal corn, so it's doing alright as of now. Gabriel: Good to hear! I have cornflakes every morning for breakfast and I wouldn't want to have to change to something else! Alejandro: Well I'm happy to help you enjoy your breakfast every morning, there is a lot of controversy over genetically modified foods, some people say they're unnatural and stuff like that. Gabriel: Yes, I've heard that - I don't really care about that myself as long as it tastes good! Some people are quite passionate about it though

i paint with watercolors.

Watercolor (American English) or watercolour (British English; see spelling differences), also aquarelle (French, diminutive of Latin "aqua" "water"), is a painting method in which the paints are made of pigments suspended in a water-based solution. "Watercolor" refers to both the medium and the resulting artwork. Aquarelles painted with water-soluble colored ink instead of modern water colors are called “aquarellum atramento” (Latin for “aquarelle made with ink”) by experts. However, this term has been more and more passing out of use. The traditional and most common "support"—material to which the paint is applied—for watercolor paintings is paper. Other supports include papyrus, bark papers, plastics, vellum, leather, fabric, wood and canvas. Watercolor paper is often made entirely or partially with cotton, which gives a good texture and minimizes distortion when wet. Watercolors are usually translucent, and appear luminous because the pigments are laid down in a pure form with few fillers obscuring the pigment colors. Watercolors can also be made opaque by adding Chinese white. In East Asia, watercolor painting with inks is referred to as brush painting or scroll painting. In Chinese, Korean and Japanese painting it has been the dominant medium, often in monochrome black or browns. Antonio: I like watercolor painting very much .Do you? Avery: I do. I am not very good myself. I know it is very popular in China, Korea, and Japn Antonio: Do you interested in it? Avery: I am interested. I like how they are pigments in water based solutions Antonio: Yes It is good to look and it is also popular in china, korea and Japan Avery: Yes, and watercolor is both the act of painting and resulting work from painting Antonio: Yes I too satisfy the above statement and I am interested in it Avery: I like all kinds of painting such as abstract art and narrative art

i work as a lifeguard.

A lifeguard is a rescuer who supervises the safety and rescue of swimmers, surfers, and other water sports participants such as in a swimming pool, water park, or beach. Lifeguards are strong swimmers and trained in CPR/AED first aid, certified in water rescue using a variety of aids and equipment depending on requirements of their particular venue. In some areas, lifeguards are part of the emergency services system to incidents and in some communities, the lifeguard service also carries out mountain rescues, or may function as the primary EMS provider. A lifeguard is responsible for the safety of people in an area of water, and usually a defined area immediately surrounding or adjacent to it, such as a beach next to an ocean or lake. The priority is to ensure no harm comes to users of the area for which they are responsible. Lifeguards often take on this responsibility upon employment, although they can also be volunteers. The conditions resulting in drowning are summarized by the 'drowning chain' in which each link can lead directly to an incident, or contribute to a succession of links. It consists of lack of education about water safety or local conditions, a lack of safety advice (for example, about rip currents at a beach) a lack of protection (like no flotation device for a weak swimmer), lack of safety supervision, or an inability to cope with conditions (strong surf with a weak swimmer). Sean: I am a trained life guard! A lifeguard is a rescuer who supervises the safety and rescue of swimmers Jared: That is quite an important job. Was the training hard to go through? Sean: It was ok but not too hard. Lifeguards are strong swimmers and trained in CPR/AED first aid Jared: I know what CPR is, but what is AED? I have never heard of that term. Sean: It is a defibrillator. I have heard in some areas, lifeguards are part of the emergency services system to incidents and in some communities, the lifeguard service also carries out mountain rescues Jared: Really! I had no idea. I just thought they worked at pools and beaches! Is there specific training required for mountain rescue as a lifeguard? Sean: Yes but we always protect people in the water. Lifeguards often take on this responsibility upon employment, Jared: Do lifeguards get paid well?

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. Rylee: I have two pit bulls! They get into so much trouble. Alexis: I have an American Bulldog, which is also a pit bull! Rylee: Nice! Do you know why they are so aggressive sometimes? Mine tore my couch to pieces. Alexis: I'm not too entirely certain, but their remarkable aggressiveness makes them ideal for catch dogs, hunting dogs, and dogs to protect the home. Rylee: Wow interesting. Maybe I need to take mine into the woods more often. Alexis: Yeah, catching dogs are really superb animals. They're used to catch and herd big animals such as bears! Rylee: Really? I live in an area that has some bears. I don't want my dogs to go anywhere near them! Do you know how long people have had them as pets? Alexis: Archaeologists believe that humans have had dogs around for about 14,000 years or so. But there is evidence that it may have been much earlier than this. Rylee: That's so cool. Some people still have dogs that are closely related to wolves. At least that's what I heard. Alexis: Wolves are very interesting creatures. I love how their fur can range from hues of red, gray, white, and black.

i work at a coffee shop.

Starbucks Corporation is an American coffee company and coffeehouse chain. Starbucks was founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971. As of November 2016, it operates 23,768 locations worldwide. Starbucks is considered the main representative of "second wave coffee", initially distinguishing itself from other coffee-serving venues in the US by taste, quality, and customer experience while popularizing darkly roasted coffee. Since the 2000s, third wave coffee makers have targeted quality-minded coffee drinkers with hand-made coffee based on lighter roasts, while Starbucks nowadays uses automated espresso machines for efficiency and safety reasons. Starbucks locations serve hot and cold drinks, whole-bean coffee, microground instant coffee known as VIA, espresso, caffe latte, full- and loose-leaf teas including Teavana tea products, Evolution Fresh juices, Frappuccino beverages, La Boulange pastries, and snacks including items such as chips and crackers; some offerings (including their annual fall launch of the Pumpkin Spice Latte) are seasonal or specific to the locality of the store. Many stores sell pre-packaged food items, hot and cold sandwiches, and drinkware including mugs and tumblers; select "Starbucks Evenings" locations offer beer, wine, and appetizers. Logan: Do you frequent the American coffee chain, Starbucks? Alexia: i dont go there much i'm not a big coffee drinker Logan: I probably drink too much coffee. I especially love espresso drinks like a cappuccino, which has double espresso and a lot of steamed milk foam. Alexia: my wife loves coffee Logan: Right now I mostly drink iced coffee though, because so hot out side and the cold coffee with ice is very refreshing. Alexia: i drink hot coffee in the morning i dont like ice coffee Logan: Hot coffee can be brewed many ways such as drip, press, or pot. How do you make yours? Alexia: i drink instant, only taster choice Logan: It's neat how they freeze-dry or spray dry coffee to make instant coffee. Alexia: i dont know much about making coffee only drink it

i am a competitive ski racer.

The sport of cross-country skiing encompasses a variety of formats for cross-country skiing races over courses of varying lengths according to rules sanctioned by the International Ski Federation and by various national organizations, such as the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) and Cross Country Ski Canada. International competitions include the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, the FIS Cross-Country World Cup, and at the Winter Olympic Games. Such races occur over homologated, groomed courses designed to support classic (in-track) and freestyle events, where the skiers may employ skate skiing. It also encompasses cross-country ski marathon events, sanctioned by the Worldloppet Ski Federation, and cross-country ski orienteering events, sanctioned by the International Orienteering Federation. Related forms of competition are biathlon, where competitors race on cross-country skis and stop to shoot at targets with rifles, and paralympic cross-country skiing that allows athletes with disabilities to compete at cross-country skiing with adaptive equipment. Norwegian army units were skiing for sport (and prizes) in the 18th century. Starting in the latter part of the 20th century, technique evolved from the striding in-track classic technique to include skate-skiing, which occurs on courses that have been groomed with wide lanes for those using the technique. Peter: i am going to start cross-country skiing, are you familiar with it ? Ruby: I know of it, but have never done it. I used to watch the Nordic World Ski Championships and also the Winter Olympics. Peter: are there any famous people that skii that you are aware of ? Ruby: I've heard of Petter Northug. He's a Norwegian cross-country skier. He's won at the Olympics twice! Peter: where can i get some good skiing done ? Ruby: Norway seems to be the place to go. The Norwegian army were skiing for sport as far back as the 18th century. Not bad, eh? Peter: yea i wonder how dangerous it was back then to do this compared to how dangerous it remains today Ruby: Don't really know, but I do know that techniques changed in the 20th century and now includes skate-skiing. Peter: thats some good information to know, what else can you tell me about this sport ? Ruby: There are other types of competition you can compete in, like the biathlon, and paralympic cross-country skiing. Lots to do!

i enjoy swimming.

Swimming is the self-propulsion of a person through fresh or salt water, usually for recreation, sport, exercise, or survival. Locomotion is achieved through coordinated movement of the limbs, the body, or both. Humans can hold their breath underwater and undertake rudimentary locomotive swimming within weeks of birth, as an evolutionary response. Swimming is consistently among top public recreational activities, and in some countries, swimming lessons are a compulsory part of the educational curriculum. As a formalized sport, swimming features in a range of local, national, and international competitions, including every modern summer Olympics. Swimming relies on the natural buoyancy of the human body. On average, the body has a relative density of 0.98 compared to water, which causes the body to float. However, buoyancy varies on the basis of both body composition and the salinity of the water. Higher levels of body fat and saltier water both lower the relative density of the body and increase its buoyancy. Since the human body is only slightly less dense than water, water supports the weight of the body during swimming. As a result, swimming is “low-impact” compared to land activities such as running. Jade: I'd love to learn how to swim! Are you a swimmer? Nicole: Yes I swim for recreation and exercise Jade: I'll bet it's great exercise! What are some strokes that would be easy for a beginner? Nicole: Not sure about strokes but swimming is a low impact form of exercise compared to running Jade: I've heard it's great for strengthening muscles. Do you think that's true? Nicole: Yes I do and the body is naturally buoyant Jade: That certainly helps! Is swimming a popular sport? It's in the Olympics, isn't it? Nicole: Yes swimming is a formalized sport featured in the Olympics Jade: I thought so! What other tips can you give to a beginning swimmer? Nicole: Practice because locomotion is achieved through the coordinated movement of the limbs

i am a fisherman.

A fisherman or fisher is someone who captures fish and other animals from a body of water, or gathers shellfish. Worldwide, there are about 38 million commercial and subsistence fishermen and fish farmers. Fishermen may be professional or recreational and may be both men or women. Fishing has existed as a means of obtaining food since the Mesolithic period. Fishing has existed as a means of obtaining food since the Mesolithic period. Fishing had become a major means of survival as well as a business venture. Fishing and the fisherman have also influenced Ancient Egyptian religion; mullets were worshiped as a sign of the arriving flood season. Bastet was often manifested in the form of a catfish. In ancient Egyptian literature, the method that Amun used to create the world is associated with the tilapia's method of mouth-brooding. According to the FAO, there were about 39 million fishers in countries producing more than 200,000 tonnes in 2012, which is nearly 140% the number in 1995. The total fishery production of 66 million tonnes equated to an average productivity of 3.5 tonnes per person. Most of this growth took place in Asian countries, where four-fifths of world fishers and fish farmers dwell. Edwin: We are thinking about going fishing this weekend at the lake. I'm not much of a fisherman, do you have any good tips? Fernando: I do not fish much myself but I do know it has been around as a means of obtaining food since the Mesolithic period. Edwin: Yes, years ago, fishing was a major source in being able to feed yourself and your family! Fernando: There are about 38 million commercial and subsistence fishers worldwide. Edwin: I never knew there were that many. Do you know the most popular? Fernando: I do not, but fisherman influenced Ancient Egyptian religion. Edwin: I know that fishing is really a worldwide means of food and jobs, but never thought about it in regards to Ancient Egyptian religion, that's interesting. Fernando: Mullets were worshiped as a sign of the flood season approaching.

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. Camila: I want to get a smartphone but am confused by all the features - which ones do you think are important? Juan: Um, I think the Apple IPhones are pretty important. You get to download whatever apps you want because of the iOS mobile operating system. Camila: That sounds interesting - are there other operating systems besides Apple? Juan: Of course. My favorite is obviously the iOS by Apple, but the other one that comes to mind is the Android mobile operating system. It's basically a modified version of the Linux kernel and it's open source unlike the iOS. Camila: Do both iOS and Android have things like instant messaging and facebook? Juan: Yes, I'm pretty sure they do. Most mobile operating systems have features such as touchscreen, cellular and wifi capabilities, Global Positioning System(aka GPS), messaging, music player. I'm also sure you could access Facebook through the web browser apps. Camila: Awesome! What is the latest version of iOS? Juan: I'm not too sure at the moment but you could hear everything about the latest iOS releases at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). They basically unveil all the latest versions and news about iPhones.

i prefer summer over winter.

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. Angela: Because of Florida's southern location, it gets really hot a lot. Peter: For sure! I am going on vacation there in a few weeks at the beach, and I can't wait! Angela: A lot of people come here for the beaches, they're always packed. The everglades is also an incredibly fun place that many people check out from around the world. Peter: I have never been to the Everglades, but I bet it would be amazing to visit. I love the ocean, the sounds of the waves at night. That's what I like best about Florida. Angela: You should definitely check it out. There are so many different animals there it's a really diverse place. It's been cemented as a wetland of international importance Peter: I'm not very big for roughing it, but it does sound interesting. Do they have a nice hotel there? lol Angela: Unfortunately not. It's a real tropical place, the only thing close to a hotel is a camp site. Peter: I have to admit, I'm not big on camping too much. Sometimes, but it's been awhile. Angela: Yea camping really reminds me of Friday the 13th where Jason Vorhees is a crazy psycho. Peter: Yes, I also don't really enjoy 'outdoor' plumbing, or sleeping on sleeping bags. And AC is nice too!

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. Luis: Have you ever participated in track and field? Bianca: Yes, I have, do you know much about it? Luis: Just that it's a lot of running and solo sports played on a field. What do you know? Bianca: Yeah you are mostly correct but it also includes jumping and throwing. Luis: Like pole vaulting? Bianca: Yes that will consider as part track and field. 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 Luis: I think it's fun to watch during the Olympics. Bianca: Interesting fact about Olympics, on-air title of the telecasts, as typically announced at the start of each broadcast and during sponsor billboards is always the official name of the games in question – for example, "The Games of the XXIX Olympiad" for the 2008 Summer Games.

i work in a flower shop.

A flower, sometimes known as a bloom or blossom, is the reproductive structure found in flowering plants (plants of the division Magnoliophyta, also called angiosperms). The biological function of a flower is to effect reproduction, usually by providing a mechanism for the union of sperm with eggs. Flowers may facilitate outcrossing (fusion of sperm and eggs from different individuals in a population) or allow selfing (fusion of sperm and egg from the same flower). Some flowers produce diaspores without fertilization (parthenocarpy). Flowers contain sporangia and are the site where gametophytes develop. Many flowers have evolved to be attractive to animals, so as to cause them to be vectors for the transfer of pollen. After fertilization, the ovary of the flower develops into fruit containing seeds. In addition to facilitating the reproduction of flowering plants, flowers have long been admired and used by humans to bring beauty to their environment, and also as objects of romance, ritual, religion, medicine and as a source of food. The essential parts of a flower can be considered in two parts: the vegetative part, consisting of petals and associated structures in the perianth, and the reproductive or sexual parts. Natalia: I love flowers so I work in a flower shop so I can enjoy them Stephanie: Flowers are pretty. Flowers have evolved to be pretty to animals to attract them to transfer pollen Natalia: Really? Tell me more all I know is I enjoy the beauty of them Stephanie: A flower is actually the reproductive part of the plant. Natalia: I never knew that Stephanie: after they are fertilized, the ovary of the flower develops into fruit containing seeds Natalia: that is amazing! I always wondered what makes a flower fragrent? Stephanie: Some flowers produce diaspores without the need for fertilization Natalia: Wow you know a lot about this what else can you tell me about my beautiful flowers? Stephanie: People have used flowers as objects of romance, religious rituals, medicine and as food

i enjoy fishing.

Fishing is the activity of trying to catch fish. Fish are normally caught in the wild. Techniques for catching fish include hand gathering, spearing, netting, angling and trapping. Fishing may include catching aquatic animals other than fish, such as molluscs, cephalopods, crustaceans, and echinoderms. The term is not normally applied to catching farmed fish, or to aquatic mammals, such as whales where the term whaling is more appropriate. According to the United Nations FAO statistics, the total number of commercial fishermen and fish farmers is estimated to be 38 million. Fisheries and aquaculture provide direct and indirect employment to over 500 million people in developing countries. In 2005, the worldwide per capita consumption of fish captured from wild fisheries was 14.4 kilograms, with an additional 7.4 kilograms harvested from fish farms. In addition to providing food, modern fishing is also a recreational pastime. Fishing is an ancient practice that dates back to at least the beginning of the Upper Paleolithic period about 40,000 years ago. Isotopic analysis of the skeletal remains of Tianyuan man, a 40,000-year-old modern human from eastern Asia, has shown that he regularly consumed freshwater fish. Ashton: When I was a kid, my grandfather and I would go fishing all the time. We would head out into the wild and spend the whole day by the lake. Julian: What kind of fish did you catch? Ashton: It's been so long, I don't even remember! I mostly just remember the fishing itself.. Julian: I used to go fishing all the time when I was younger as well. What was your favorite part? Ashton: Just trying to catch the fish, I think. Mostly we did angling and netting. A few times I tried spearing and catching one with my hands, but it was a disaster!! Julian: For me it was the thrill of finally reeling it and winning. I have never done spearing. What is that like? Ashton: It's pretty much the most frustrating thing in the world. Something else I loved: all the different lures that my grandfather had. Julian: I loved all the lures as well. My step-father at the time helped me start my own tackle box and would give me gifts to help fill it up. Ashton: I loved going through my grandfather's tackle box! All the hooks, lines, sinkers, floats, baits, lures, etc. I thought it was really nifty. Julian: I was so proud when he gave me my own fishing vest. For almost a week I would not leave the house without it on.

i love going to the movies.

Hollywood ( ) is a neighborhood in the central region of Los Angeles, California. This ethnically diverse, densely populated neighborhood is notable as the home of the U.S. film industry, including several of its historic studios, and its name has come to be a shorthand reference for the industry and the people in it. Hollywood was a small community in 1870 and was incorporated as a municipality in 1903. It was consolidated with the city of Los Angeles in 1910, and soon thereafter a prominent film industry emerged, eventually becoming the most recognizable film industry in the world. In 1853, one adobe hut stood in Nopalera (Nopal field), named for the Mexican Nopal cactus indigenous to the area. By 1870, an agricultural community flourished. The area was known as the Cahuenga Valley, after the pass in the Santa Monica Mountains immediately to the north. According to the diary of H. J. Whitley, known as the "Father of Hollywood," on his honeymoon in 1886 he stood at the top of the hill looking out over the valley. Along came a Chinese man in a wagon carrying wood. The man got out of the wagon and bowed. The Chinese man was asked what he was doing and replied, "I holly-wood," meaning 'hauling wood.' Cassandra: i would like to visit Hollywood one of these days. I was there only once as a kid. Seth: I know Hollywood is right in the middle of Los Angeles, CA, but I haven't been there. I wouldn't mind going though. Cassandra: And do you know if you can visit the studios?, it should be fun. Seth: I would like to go and see them. Hollywood been around since 1870 so I'm sure there is lots to do there. Cassandra: Yes and Los Angeles is a big city too, with so much diversity. Seth: Yes, I know it's very densely populated, but seeing as Hollywood is know as the home of the U.S. film industry, that makes sene. Cassandra: Yes and of course there is Beverly Hill, where maybe you can spot some celebrities and check the amazing homes. Seth: That would be cool. Hollywood used to be known as Cahuenga Valley because of the pass in the Santa Monica Mountains right to the north.

i watch south park at least once a day.

South Park is an American adult animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone and developed by Brian Graden for the Comedy Central television network. The show revolves around four boys—Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick—and their bizarre adventures in and around the titular Colorado town. Much like "The Simpsons", "South Park" uses a very large ensemble cast of recurring characters and became infamous for its profanity and dark, surreal humor that satirizes a wide range of topics towards a mature audience. Parker and Stone developed the show from "The Spirit of Christmas", two consecutive animated shorts created in 1992 and 1995. The latter became one of the first Internet viral videos, ultimately leading to "South Park"'s production. It debuted in August 1997 with great success, consistently earning the highest ratings of any basic cable program. Subsequent ratings have varied but it remains one of Comedy Central's highest rated shows, and is slated to air in new episodes through 2019. The pilot episode was produced using cutout animation, leading to all subsequent episodes being produced with computer animation that emulated the cutout technique. Micah: I like south park it is american adult animated sitcom Joseph: I never got into south park much. Tell me more about it. Micah: It is show around four boys ad bizarre adventures in and around the titular colorado town Joseph: Wasn't it bad? Like a lot of bad content and bad language? Micah: South park uses a very large ensemble cast of recurring characters and became infamous for its profanity and dark Joseph: Wow who is in the cast that I would know? Micah: Stan marsh, Kyle broflovski,eric cartman Joseph: Never heard of any of them. Do they have guest stars?

i love youtube.

YouTube is an American video-sharing website headquartered in San Bruno, California. The service was created by three former PayPal employees—Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim—in February 2005. Google bought the site in November 2006 for US$1.65 billion; YouTube now operates as one of Google's subsidiaries. YouTube allows users to upload, view, rate, share, add to favorites, report, comment on videos, and subscribe to other users. It offers a wide variety of user-generated and corporate media videos. Available content includes video clips, TV show clips, music videos, short and documentary films, audio recordings, movie trailers, live streams, and other content such as video blogging, short original videos, and educational videos. Most of the content on YouTube is uploaded by individuals, but media corporations including CBS, the BBC, Vevo, and Hulu offer some of their material via YouTube as part of the YouTube partnership program. Unregistered users can only watch videos on the site, while registered users are permitted to upload an unlimited number of videos and add comments to videos. Videos deemed potentially inappropriate are available only to registered users affirming themselves to be at least 18 years old. Nathaniel: I like using You Tube to get instructions when I am not sure what i am supposed to do in a situation Andrea: That's a good idea. You can learn to do just about anything from YouTube videos. Nathaniel: Yes . It must be very thoughtful of the three guys who created the service. Andrea: I bet they made a lot of money. I remember when Google bought YouTube. It was a big acquisition for them. Nathaniel: It costed google 1.65 billion dollars to acquire You Tube. That is a lot of money for sure. Andrea: I am pretty sure they will make a lot more than that in the long term. Have you tried YouTube Premium (used to be called Red)? You pay a fee and can watch shows without commercials. Nathaniel: No I have not. I prefer the free You tube as i get to view important ads. Andrea: It's amazing that prominent YouTubers can make a living just through their ads.

i like tacos.

A taco is a traditional Mexican dish composed of a corn or wheat tortilla folded or rolled around a filling. A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, pork, chicken, seafood, vegetables, and cheese, allowing for great versatility and variety. A taco is generally eaten without utensils and is often accompanied by garnishes such as salsa, chili pepper, avocado, guacamole, cilantro (coriander), tomatoes, onions, and lettuce. The origins of the taco are not precisely known, and etymologies for the culinary usage of the word are generally theoretical. According to the Real Academia Española, publisher of "Diccionario de la Lengua Española", the word "taco" describes a typical Mexican dish of a maize tortilla folded around food. This meaning of the Spanish word "taco" is a Mexican innovation, but in other dialects "taco" is used to mean "wedge; wad, plug; billiard cue; blowpipe; ramrod; short, stocky person; [or] short, thick piece of wood." As used in this non-culinary way, the word "taco" has cognates in other European languages, including the French word "tache" and the English word "tack (nail)." According to one etymological theory, the culinary meaning of "taco" derives from its "plug" meaning as employed among Mexican silver miners, who used explosive charges in plug form consisting of a paper wrapper and gunpowder filling. Jordan: My favorite food in the entire world is tacos. It's a traditional Mexican dish made of a tortilla and filling. Cole: I love tacos also! In fact, I like many Mexican dishes! Jordan: My favorite thing about a taco is how it can be made with such a variety of fillings like beef, chicken, veggies, cheese. They are so good. Cole: I agree. Have you ever tried fish tacos? Jordan: I have had a fish taco! It had cilantro, tomatoes, onions, and lettuce on it. It was pretty good. Cole: I like them too! Now I feel like having tacos for dinner. Sometimes I fry my tortilla shells for my tacos. Jordan: That sounds great! I love the tortilla made any way. I like corn or flour, hard or soft. It doesn't even matter! Cole: I like both as well, sometimes I will make a taco with a soft tortilla on the outside and a hard shell on the inside.

sometimes i volunteer at an urban farm.

Urban agriculture, urban farming, or urban gardening is the practice of cultivating, processing, and distributing food in or around a village, town, or city. Urban agriculture can also involve animal husbandry, aquaculture, agroforestry, urban beekeeping, and horticulture. These activities occur in peri-urban areas as well, and peri-urban agriculture may have different characteristics. Urban agriculture can reflect varying levels of economic and social development. In the global north, it often takes the form of a social movement for sustainable communities, where organic growers, ‘foodies,’ and ‘locavores’ form social networks founded on a shared ethos of nature and community holism. These networks can evolve when receiving formal institutional support, becoming integrated into local town planning as a ‘transition town’ movement for sustainable urban development. In the developing south, food security, nutrition, and income generation are key motivations for the practice. In either case, more direct access to fresh vegetables, fruits, and meat products through urban agriculture can improve food security and food safety. Community wastes were used in ancient Egypt to feed urban farming. Camila: Urban agriculture is such a cool concept, do you have any tips on how to get started? Charlotte: Urban farming is pretty neat! Many villages, towns and cities are beginning to cultivate and distribute food! Camila: Yes, it's great. Is there a particular country that's doing more with urban ag. than the rest? Charlotte: It seems like lots of countries are getting on board, but the reasons why do seem to vary. In the global north, it's a desire for sustainable communities led by growers and foodies. The form social networks focused on nature and community. Camila: Oh, yes, I bet they do help interconnect communities and bring people together! When did the firsts ones start popping up? Charlotte: Actually, urban agriculture started all the way back in ancient Egypt! Community wastes were used to feed urban farming. Camila: Oh, wow, all the way back then? That's pretty interesting! Now, tell me, do you need a lot of land to start ubran agriculturing? Or could I start with my backyard? Charlotte: You can definitely start with your own backyard! You don't need to live in an urban area either! Peri-urban agriculture is beginning to catch on in the fringes of urban areas.

i am a kindergarten teacher.

Kindergarten (; from German , which literally means "garden for the children") is a preschool educational approach traditionally based on playing, singing, practical activities such as drawing, and social interaction as part of the transition from home to school. At first such institutions were created in the late 18th century in Bavaria and Strasbourg to serve children whose parents both worked out of the home. The term was coined by the German Friedrich Fröbel, whose approach globally influenced early-years education. Today, the term is used in many countries to describe a variety of educational institutions and learning spaces for children ranging from two to seven years of age, based on a variety of teaching methods. In 1779, Johann Friedrich Oberlin and Louise Scheppler founded in Strasbourg an early establishment for caring for and educating pre-school children whose parents were absent during the day. At about the same time, in 1780, similar infant establishments were established in Bavaria. In 1802, Princess Pauline zur Lippe established a preschool center in Detmold, the capital of the then principality of Lippe, Germany (now in the State of North Rhine-Westphalia). In 1816, Robert Owen, a philosopher and pedagogue, opened the first British and probably globally the first infants school in New Lanark, Scotland. Melissa: Kindergarten originates from German , which literally means "garden Miranda: So a garden of kids? My son went to Kindergarten. Melissa: is a preschool educational approach traditionally based on playing, singing, practical activities such as drawing, and social interaction Miranda: I remember my kiddo learning lots of songs and playing lots of games in kindergarten. Melissa: The named was given by German Friedrich Fröbel, whose approach globally influenced early-years education. Miranda: It must be successful, because it is still going on! Melissa: Its synonymous with preschool, also known as nursery school, pre-primary school, playschool or kindergarten, is an educational establishment or learning space offering early childhood education to children before they begin compulsory education at primary school. Miranda: Kindergarten is not compulsory here so that makes sense. I even had to pay for son to go to public school kindergarten.

my favorite show is battlestar galactica.

Battlestar Galactica (BSG) is an American military science fiction television series, and part of the "Battlestar Galactica" franchise. The show was developed by Ronald D. Moore and executive produced by Moore and David Eick as a re-imagining of the 1978 "Battlestar Galactica" television series created by Glen A. Larson. The series first aired as a three-hour miniseries (comprising four broadcast hours) in December 2003 on the Sci-Fi Channel, and ran for four seasons thereafter, ending its run on March 20, 2009. The series features Edward James Olmos and Mary McDonnell, and garnered a wide range of critical acclaim, which included a Peabody Award, the Television Critics Association's Program of the Year Award, a placement inside "Time"s 100 Best TV Shows of All-Time, and Emmy nominations for its writing, directing, costume design, visual effects, sound mixing, and sound editing, with Emmy wins for both visual effects and sound editing. "Battlestar Galactica" is set in a distant star system, where a civilization of humans lives on a group of planets known as the Twelve Colonies. In the past, the Colonies had been at war with an android race of their own creation, known as the Cylons. Gage: I've heard of Battlestar Galactica, but I've never seen it before. When did it come out? Alyssa: The most recent version of the show came out as a miniseries in December of 2003, but it's based off the older version of the show from 1978. Gage: Wow that's a lot older than I thought, at least for the older version. Alyssa: I never watched the older version, but I gained interest in the reboot because I was a fan of Edward James Olmos who played the captain of Galactica. Gage: Oh I really like him! Makes me want to check it out even more. Alyssa: It's worth checking out! It was once ranked as one of the best 100 TV shows of all time. Gage: Damn that's a pretty solid claim! How popular is it at this point? Alyssa: It still has a loyal fan base, and although the series only ended roughly 10 years ago, there's already plans for ANOTHER reboot.

i will one day own a ferret.

The ferret ("Mustela putorius furo") is the domesticated form of the European polecat, a mammal belonging to the same genus as the weasel, Mustela of the family Mustelidae. They typically have brown, black, white, or mixed fur. They have an average length of including a tail, weigh about , and have a natural lifespan of 7 to 10 years. Ferrets are sexually dimorphic predators with males being substantially larger than females. Several other Mustelids also have the word "ferret" in their common names, including an endangered species, the black-footed ferret. The history of the ferret's domestication is uncertain, like that of most other domestic animals, but it is likely that ferrets have been domesticated for at least 2,500 years. They are still used for hunting rabbits in some parts of the world, but increasingly, they are kept only as pets. Being so closely related to polecats, ferrets easily hybridize with them, and this has occasionally resulted in feral colonies of polecat-ferret hybrids that have caused damage to native fauna, especially in New Zealand. As a result, some parts of the world have imposed restrictions on the keeping of ferrets. The name "ferret" is derived from the Latin "furittus", meaning "little thief", a likely reference to the common ferret penchant for secreting away small items. Emmanuel: One day I hope to own a ferret. They live over 7 years usually. Giselle: I think they usually have strong odor? Emmanuel: They can smell if not taken care of or have health issues. They are commonly known to have several distinct health problems. Giselle: Aww, that is sad and they do not live long at all. Emmanuel: Up to 10 years but they have been domesticated for at least 2,500 years. Giselle: That is a really long time. I cannot picture people back in the day owning them as pets. Emmanuel: No, I can't picture it either. Ferret's are a form of polecat which belong to the same family as the weasel. Giselle: Their long slinky bodies kind of freak me out.

i love to run fast.

Athletics is a term encompassing the human competitive sports and games requiring physical skill, and the systems of training that prepare athletes for competition performance. Athletic sports or contests, are competitions which are primarily based on human, physical competition, demanding the qualities of stamina, fitness, and skill. Athletic sports form the bulk of popular sporting activities, with other major forms including motorsports, , extreme sports and animal sports. Athletic contests, as one of the earliest types of sport, are prehistoric and comprised a significant part of the Ancient Olympic Games, along with equestrian events. The word "athletic" is derived from the Ancient Greek word "άθλος" (athlos) meaning "contest." Athletic sports became organized in the late 19th century with the formation of organizations such as the Amateur Athletic Union in the United States and the Union des Sociétés Françaises de Sports Athlétiques in France. The Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States (later the NCAA) was established in 1906 to oversee athletic sports at college-level in the United States, known as college athletics. Athletics has gained significant importance at educational institutions; talented athletes may gain entry into higher education through athletic scholarships and represent their institutions in athletic conferences. Jacqueline: Hi, are you enjoying the outdoors now that summer is here? Alana: Yes, I especially like taking part in athletics. That includes competitive sports and games that require physical skill. Jacqueline: I like running and working out , but competing is fun also, I just don't have much of it going on here. Alana: I like to play games of pickup basketball. The word "athletic" derived from the Greek word "athlos", which means "contest". Jacqueline: Greece founded democracy I believe also. Alana: I believe you are right. The Hellenic government had many similarities with today's democracies. Jacqueline: I love getting outdoors now and running to burn calories instead of being indoors Alana: Yeah, I hear you. It is very hot where I live as well. The NCAA was established in 1906 to oversee college athletics Jacqueline: the MLB is going on right now isn't it. Major League Baseball. Do you watch that too? Alana: Yeah, my favorite team is the Chicago White Sox, although they are not doing good this season. The league is split into 30 teams, 15 in each league.

i likw to go to the farmers markets to buy local veggies and fruits.

The banana is an edible fruit – botanically a berry – produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants in the genus "Musa". In some countries, bananas used for cooking may be called plantains, in contrast to dessert bananas. The fruit is variable in size, color, and firmness, but is usually elongated and curved, with soft flesh rich in starch covered with a rind, which may be green, yellow, red, purple, or brown when ripe. The fruits grow in clusters hanging from the top of the plant. Almost all modern edible parthenocarpic (seedless) bananas come from two wild species – "Musa acuminata" and "Musa balbisiana". The scientific names of most cultivated bananas are "Musa acuminata", "Musa balbisiana", and "Musa" × "paradisiaca" for the hybrid "Musa acuminata" × "M. balbisiana", depending on their genomic constitution. The old scientific name "Musa sapientum" is no longer used. "Musa" species are native to tropical Indomalaya and Australia, and are likely to have been first domesticated in Papua New Guinea. They are grown in 135 countries, primarily for their fruit, and to a lesser extent to make fiber, banana wine, and banana beer and as ornamental plants. The world's largest producers of bananas in 2016 were India and China, which together accounted for 28% of total production. Liliana: Banana, produced by the herbaceous flowering plants of the "Musa" genus.. delicious and cheap! One of the best fruits in my opinion. Josiah: I've never tried one! I've seen them in the stores though - where are they grown? Liliana: The "musa" species of bananas, some of the most popular ones, came from tropical Indomalaya and Australia, but first thought to come from Papua New Guinea. However, today they're grown in 135 different countries! Josiah: Wow, I had no idea they were grown in so many countries! Do you just peel them and eat them, or do you use them in a recipe? Liliana: That's what's great about them, is their ease of use. You just peel them, and even if they go bad or become too ripe, you can use them in recipes for baking, like banana pudding. They have different sizes, colors, firmness, but are usually elongated and curved, with soft flesh. Josiah: What kind of nutrition do they provide? Liliana: They provide limited protein, but with lots of carbohydrates and natural sugars, at a lower calorie count. You can eat them raw, or cook them, as there are many cultural dishes that revolve around bananas and plantains. Josiah: They sound awesome! I'm going to buy some bananas today!

my father used to be a butcher.

A butcher is a person who may slaughter animals, dress their flesh, sell their meat, or participate within any combination of these three tasks. They may prepare standard cuts of meat and poultry for sale in retail or wholesale food establishments. A butcher may be employed by supermarkets, grocery stores, butcher shops and fish markets, slaughter houses, or may be self-employed. An ancient trade, whose duties may date back to the domestication of livestock, butchers formed guilds in England as far back as 1272. Today, many jurisdictions offer trade certifications for butchers. Some areas expect a three-year apprenticeship followed by the option of becoming a master butcher. Butchery is a traditional line of work. In the industrialized world, slaughterhouses use butchers to slaughter the animals, performing one or a few of the steps repeatedly as specialists on a semiautomated disassembly line. The steps include stunning (rendering the animal incapacitated), exsanguination (severing the carotid or brachial arteries to facilitate blood removal), skinning (removing the hide or pelt) or scalding and dehairing (pork), evisceration (removing the viscera) and splitting (dividing the carcass in half longitudinally). Sophie: A butcher may be employed by supermarkets, grocery stores, butcher shops and fish markets Olivia: I can see that. My father in law was a butcher at a major chain grocery store and at a butcher shop later in life. Sophie: Grocery stores often offer bakeries, butchers, delis, and fresh produce. Olivia: I am glad to see that butchers are making a come back at grocery stores. For to many years meat was precut and not as personal. Sophie: Yes, butchers formed guilds in England as far back as 1272. Olivia: Cool. I did not know that. Seems like a trade tradition that has been around since forever. It must take a lot of knowlege to be a butcher. Sophie: Yes, Some areas expect a three-year apprenticeship Olivia: I can see why. Learning to butcher animals correctly seems easy to a layman, but I can see a lot of studying being needed to do it correctly. Sophie: skinning (removing the hide or pelt) or scalding and dehairing (pork) seem quite difficult Olivia: Yes it does. When you think of taking a large furry animal and removing all of it to a smoothe skin seems almost impossible without damaging the hide.

i enjoy watching tennis and golf on tv.

Tennis is a racket sport that can be played individually against a single opponent (singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles). Each player uses a tennis racket that is strung with cord to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over or around a net and into the opponent's court. The object of the game is to play the ball in such a way that the opponent is not able to play a valid return. The player who is unable to return the ball will not gain a point, while the opposite player will. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society and at all ages. The sport can be played by anyone who can hold a racket, including wheelchair users. The modern game of tennis originated in Birmingham, England, in the late 19th century as lawn tennis. It had close connections both to various field (lawn) games such as croquet and bowls as well as to the older racket sport today called real tennis. During most of the 19th century, in fact, the term "tennis" referred to real tennis, not lawn tennis: for example, in Disraeli's novel "Sybil" (1845), Lord Eugene De Vere announces that he will "go down to Hampton Court and play tennis." The rules of modern tennis have changed little since the 1890s. Conner: I don't play much tennis but i like to watch it, do you play? Madeline: I have played some over the years, I love racket sports that can be played one on one like Tennis. Conner: My favorite game involving a net and paddles is actually table tennis, ever played? Madeline: Yes, as I get older I actually prefer it more. I really like how fast passed table tennis is. Conner: I used to play it about 3 hours a day, before work, lunch break, and after work. It's a good workout! Madeline: Did you used to play against one other person or play in teams? Conner: I did both, I prefer teams since it was a fun bonding game, but i enjoyed playing competitive 1 on 1. You? Madeline: I like 1 on 1 more. It allows me to make use of the entire table. Just like regular tennis even people in wheelchairs can play and I love that. Conner: Do you play with spin and whatnot? Madeline: It depends on who I am playing. Isn't it crazy the rules of tennis have not changed since the 1890's.

i love to knit and crochet.

Knitting is a method by which yarn is manipulated to create a textile or fabric for use in many types of garments. Knitting creates multiple loops of yarn, called stitches, in a line or tube. Knitting has multiple active stitches on the needle at one time. Knitted fabric consists of a number of consecutive rows of intermeshing of loops. As each row progresses, a newly created loop is pulled through one or more loops from the prior row, placed on the gaining needle, and the loops from the prior row are then pulled off the other needle. Knitting may be done by hand or by using a machine. Different types of yarns (fibre type, texture, and twist), needle sizes, and stitch types may be used to achieve knitted fabrics with different properties (color, texture, weight, heat retention, look, water resistance, and/or integrity). Like weaving, knitting is a technique for producing a two-dimensional fabric made from a one-dimensional yarn or thread. In weaving, threads are always straight, running parallel either lengthwise (warp threads) or crosswise (weft threads). By contrast, the yarn in knitted fabrics follows a meandering path (a "course"), forming symmetric loops (also called bights) symmetrically above and below the mean path of the yarn. Samuel: I tried knitting as a kid but I thought it was hard, I'd rather embroider. Sophia: Yeah? I knit very well actually. I manipulate the fabric to make different types of garments. What do you like to make? Samuel: I like to embroider names and flowers, that's really cool was it hard to learn? Sophia: Well in the beginning creating the multiple loops of yarn ended up in lots of knots and errors. But with practice I was making sweaters and socks. It just takes some practice. Samuel: That is cool I have always wanted nice fuzzy sock knitted for me, my feet get very cold in the winter. Sophia: Yeah i love them too! The warm consecutive rows of fabric inter meshing really keep you warm. my favorite wool is Alpaca. Samuel: Oh I didn't even know you could do Alpaca, is there any other type of wool you can use? Sophia: There are tons of kinds! Angora, which come from rabbits, cashmere and mohair from goats, the regular wool is from sheep. Angora is quite nice also.

i play drums in a band.

A drum kit — also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums — is a collection of drums and other percussion instruments, typically cymbals, which are set up on stands to be played by a single player, with drumsticks held in both hands, and the feet operating pedals that control the hi-hat cymbal and the beater for the bass drum. A drum kit consists of a mix of drums (categorized classically as membranophones, Hornbostel-Sachs high-level classification 2) and idiophones - most significantly cymbals, but can also include the woodblock and cowbell (classified as Hornbostel-Sachs high-level classification 1). In the 2000s, some kits also include electronic instruments (Hornbostel-Sachs classification 53). Also, both hybrid (mixing acoustic instruments and electronic drums) and entirely electronic kits are used. A standard modern kit (for a right-handed player), as used in popular music and taught in music schools, contains: All of these are classed as non-pitched percussion, allowing for the music to be scored using percussion notation, for which a loose semi-standardized form exists for the drum kit. If some or all of them are replaced by electronic drums, the scoring and most often positioning remains the same, allowing a standard teaching approach. Dylan: I love playing drums! Gracie: Hello, that's great! Do you use electronic drums? Dylan: Yes, I have used electronic drums before but I like the standard type better. Gracie: Do you have many cymbals? Dylan: Just two, what are you favorite types of drums? Gracie: I always prefer a drum kit to have a cowbell! Dylan: A cowbell! nice! Gracie: Yes! Have you ever seen the "More Cowbell" ski on Saturday Night Live? Dylan: I have not but sounds like a hoot. Gracie: It is! It was on the show in April of 2000, It stars Christopher Walken!

i am a carnivore.

This is a list of chicken dishes. Chicken is the most common type of poultry in the world, and was one of the first domesticated animals. Chicken is a major worldwide source of meat and eggs for human consumption. It is prepared as food in a wide variety of ways, varying by region and culture. The prevalence of chickens is due to almost the entire chicken being edible, and the ease of raising them. Chicken as a meat has been depicted in Babylonian carvings from around 600 BC. Chicken was one of the most common meats available in the Middle Ages. It was eaten over most of the Eastern hemisphere and a number of different kinds of chicken such as capons, pullets and hens were eaten. It was one of the basic ingredients in the so-called white dish, a stew usually consisting of chicken and fried onions cooked in milk and seasoned with spices and sugar. Alan: I love making dinner with dishes including chicken, but I always seem to run out of ideas. I like grilled chicken, it's so healthy! What are your favorite chicken recipes? Blake: Chicken's my favorite meat to cook with, by far! Recently I cooked chicken in a stew with some fried onions, milk, sugar, and some spices. Sounds strange maybe, but it was soo yummy! Alan: Oh! That sounds delicious! On busy days, I like to put a few chicken breasts in the crockpot. I let it cook for a few hours, then shred it and add BBQ sauce. Pulled BBQ chicken sandwiches are so good! Do you like fried chicken? Blake: Fried chicken is the best, but I've found I'm not good at making it lol I've never been able to get that perfect crisp, well-seasoned skin Alan: I have a hard time with that too. My breading always falls off while I'm frying the chicken. I also like to put shredded BBQ chicken on a tortilla and add some cheese to make flatbread BBQ pizza. Blake: I've always wanted to try Korean fried chicken. I'm not sure if you've ever heard of it, but it's fried twice. So it's much more crunchy, but less greasy. I wonder how it would taste. Alan: Ooooh! That sounds so good! I want to learn how to make Chicken Cordon Bleu! I love ham and cheese, so I think that would be a good recipe for me to try next. Blake: I've made pork cordon bleu before! Basically the same as chicken cordon bleu but with pork that you pound thin. Regardless of what meat you're pairing it with, I think ham and cheese is a winning combination lol Alan: You can't go wrong with that! I love chicken parmesan too. I fry the chicken cutlets and add homemade tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese and serve it with spaghetti. My family devours it!! Blake: You can't have a conversation about chicken without mentioning chicken fingers... I know it's a more childish kind of dish, but I love it so much. Very simple fried food but it's soo tasty when made right

i love adventures like mountain climbing.

The term mountaineering describes the sport of mountain climbing. While some scholars identify mountaineering-related activities as climbing (rock and ice) and trekking up mountains, others are also adding backpacking, hiking, skiing, via ferrata and wilderness activities, and still others state that mountaineering activities also include indoor climbing, sport climbing and bouldering. However most of the scholars, the term mountaineering understand as a climbing (which now refers to adventure climbing or sports climbing) and trekking (hill walking in 'exotic' places). Hiking in the mountains can also be a simple form of mountaineering when it involves scrambling, or short stretches of the more basic grades of rock climbing, as well as crossing glaciers. While mountaineering began as attempts to reach the highest point of unclimbed big mountains it has branched into specializations that address different aspects of the mountain and consists of three (3) areas: rock-craft, snow-craft, and skiing, depending on whether the route chosen is over rock, snow or ice. All require experience, athletic ability, and technical knowledge to maintain safety. Mountaineering is often called Alpinism, especially in European languages, which implies climbing routes with minimal equipment in high and often snow and ice-covered mountains such as the Alps, where technical difficulties frequently exceed environmental and physical challenges. Adriana: Do you like mountaineering? Ellie: I wouldn't say I am an avid mountaineer. However, hiking in the mountains and scrambling up short rock walls can be thought of as a simple form of mountaineering, so I enjoy that. Adriana: When is the last time you went mountaineering? Ellie: It's been a while. I'm quite out of shape, which makes things difficult as there are a number of factors that you have to consider when mountaineering including difficulty, strength and stamina. Adriana: Yes. I went the other day. It is a great workout. Ellie: It really is. And you don't necessarily have to be outside to do it. A lot of people consider indoor climbing to be a part of mountaineering. Adriana: I prefer to be outside in the fresh air. Ellie: Yes, but regardless any kind of mountaineering requires experience, athletic ability, and technical knowledge since it can be dangerous. Adriana: Yes, I have gotten hurt mountaineering a few times. Ellie: That doesn't sound very fun. For that reason, mountaineering is often called Alpinism, since the environment can be very difficult, similar to the Alps.

i had a gig at local theater last night.

The Improv is a comedy club franchise. Originally, it was a single venue founded in 1963 by Budd Friedman and located in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of New York City on West 44th near the SE corner of 9th Ave. A second location was opened in 1974 at 8162 Melrose Avenue in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles, California (the old location of the Ash Grove). In 1979 Mark Lonow became a general partner and with Budd Friedman ran the Melrose club and oversaw the expansion of the single room as it became a successful chain. In 1982 the LA Improv became the original site for the A&E Network television series "An Evening at the Improv", running from 1982 until 1996, and was produced by Larry O'Daly, created by O'Daly and Barbara Hosie-O'Daly, with Budd Friedman as a warm-up host. Other locations have opened since then, such as in Tampa, Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Atlantic City, and Louisville, Kentucky. Levity Entertainment Group is the largest shareholder of The Improv comedy clubs. The Improv was the place to see Richard Pryor, Robert Klein, Steve Landesberg, Bette Midler, Lily Tomlin, Jay Leno, and others when they were just starting out. Dustin Hoffman played piano there. On any given night in the later 1970s, one could see Gilbert Gottfried, Joe Piscopo, Bruce Mahler, Mark Schiff, Larry David, and many others. Travis: Have you ever watched The Improve which is a comedy club? Vincent: No I haven't. Is it any good? Have you watched it? Travis: No I haven't but I'm sure it would be funny to go to. It was originally a single venue founded in 1963 by Budd Friedmann Vincent: I've been to comedy clubs before. In New York and in Atlanta. Travis: Did you enjoy them? This one was originally located in the Hells Kitchen neighborhood of New York City and then a second one opened in 1974 in the Fairfax district of Los Angeles Vincent: I did. Except for the one that had Gilbert Gotfried. He's the most unfunny comedian I've ever seen. Travis: Thats funny! In 1982 the LA Improv became the site for the A&E Network television series "An Evening at the Improv" Vincent: Is that the one that Pauly Shore's mom owned? Travis: Good question..Not sure. Other locations have opened since then including Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Atlantic City, and Louisville Vincent: I think I've been to the one in Tampa. Do you know what year it opened?

i have 5 children.

Parenting or child rearing is the process of promoting and supporting the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of a child from infancy to adulthood. Parenting refers to the intricacies of raising a child aside from the biological relationship. The most common caretaker in parenting is the biological parent(s) of the child in question, although others may be an older sibling, a grandparent, a legal guardian, aunt, uncle or other family member, or a family friend. Governments and society may have a role in child-rearing as well. In many cases, orphaned or abandoned children receive parental care from non-parent blood relations. Others may be adopted, raised in foster care, or placed in an orphanage. Parenting skills vary, and a parent with good parenting skills may be referred to as a "good parent". The English pediatrician and psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott described the concept of "good-enough" parenting in which a minimum of prerequisites for healthy child development are met. Winnicott wrote, "The good-enough mother...starts off with an almost complete adaptation to her infant's needs, and as time proceeds she adapts less and less completely, gradually, according to the infant's growing ability to deal with her failure." Nevaeh: I am a parent of a child Angelina: Parenting is known as the raising of child aside from bioloical relationship. Nevaeh: That is correct. Can a guardian be a parent? Angelina: Parenting also known as rearing is when you promote and support emotional, physical and social development from newborn tohrough childhood. Nevaeh: That is true.Parenting is also referred to as child rearing Angelina: Society as well as government may also play a role in child rearing. Nevaeh: And parenting styles vary by historical time period, race/ethnicity, social class, and other social features Angelina: There are lot of situations when kids are adopted and raised by non biological parents. Nevaeh: That is true Angelina: Some kids are raised in orphanages or foster care as well.

i like to create websites.

In computing, React (sometimes styled React.js or ReactJS) is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces. It is maintained by Facebook, Instagram and a community of individual developers and corporations. React allows developers to create large web-applications that use data and can change over time without reloading the page. It aims primarily to provide speed, simplicity, and scalability. React processes only user interfaces in applications. This corresponds to View in the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern, and can be used in combination with other JavaScript libraries or frameworks in MVC, such as AngularJS. React was created by Jordan Walke, a software engineer at Facebook. He was influenced by XHP, an HTML component framework for PHP. It was first deployed on Facebook's newsfeed in 2011 and later on Instagram.com in 2012. It was open-sourced at JSConf US in May 2013. React Native, which enables native Android, iOS, and UWP development with React, was announced at Facebook's React.js Conf in February 2015 and open-sourced in March 2015. On April 18, 2017, Facebook announced React Fiber, a new core algorithm of React framework library for building user interfaces. React Fiber will become the foundation of any future improvements and feature development of the React framework. Isabella: Have you ever used React before for the JavaScript library? Chase: No I haven't, but I've heard about it. It is used by both Facebook and Instagram. Isabella: It is good to use by beginners isn't it? Chase: It can be. It really helps to increase speed. It's pretty simple and also aids in scalability. Isabella: I see that a big advantage is that it is easy to debug. Chase: Perhaps you can contact Jordan Walke for more information, since he is the creator of it. Isabella: Maybe, it looks like there are a lot of tutorials to help you out with the program. Chase: You should check out React Fiber while you're at it. It's a new core algorithm and will make building user interfaces more efficient.

pizza is my favorite.

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. Addison: Papa John's pizza is one of my favorite pizza chains. Amelia: Papa John's pizza is pretty good! I like getting pizza from there sometimes! Addison: No wonder I love Papa John's so much! It's the 3rd largest pizza chain in the US! Amelia: Is it really? I guess that makes sense! I'm guessing Dominos and Pizza Hut are up there too? Addison: Probably. Pizza Hut has over 16,000 locations. What's your favorite pizza? Amelia: Whoa that's surprising! I like cheese pizza and vegetable pizza! Addison: Cheese is always good, but sometimes I like crazy toppings like pineapple and ham. Amelia: Those are good too! A lot of people usually debate about pineapple on pizza, it's wild.

i like to cook.

Cooking or cookery is the art, technology, science and craft of preparing food for consumption with or without the use of heat. Cooking techniques and ingredients vary widely across the world, from grilling food over an open fire to using electric stoves, to baking in various types of ovens, reflecting unique environmental, economic, and cultural traditions and trends. The ways or types of cooking also depend on the skill and type of training an individual cook has. Cooking is done both by people in their own dwellings and by professional cooks and chefs in restaurants and other food establishments. Cooking can also occur through chemical reactions without the presence of heat, such as in ceviche, a traditional South American dish where fish is cooked with the acids in lemon or lime juice. Preparing food with heat or fire is an activity unique to humans. It may have started around 2 million years ago, though archaeological evidence for it reaches no more than 1 million years ago. The expansion of agriculture, commerce, trade and transportation between civilizations in different regions offered cooks many new ingredients. New inventions and technologies, such as the invention of pottery for holding and boiling water, expanded cooking techniques. Steven: i love to cook Emily: Me too, I am a chef and most people dont realize cooking depends greatly on the skill and type of training a cook has. You cant just throw something in the oven and have it come out tasting good. Steven: whats your favorite dish to make? Emily: Baked sweet potatoes is my favorite, They are a starchy and sweet-tasting, They are a great side to any meal. Steven: that sounds tasty.. whats an easy meal for a beginner to make ? Emily: A good beginner dish would be meatloafs or even a pizza, Anything with simple ingredients is a good way to start. Steven: that sounds like something i could make Emily: Indeed, Cooking is all about the art, technology, science and craft of preparing delicious food for enjoyment. And seeing the smile on anothers face.

i listen to techno music , exclusively.

Techno is a form of electronic dance music that emerged in Detroit, Michigan, in the United States during the mid-to-late 1980s. The first recorded use of the word "techno" in reference to a specific genre of music was in 1988. Many styles of techno now exist, but Detroit techno is seen as the foundation upon which a number of subgenres have been built. In Detroit, techno resulted from the melding of African American music including Chicago house, funk, electro, and electric jazz with electronic music by artists such as Kraftwerk, Giorgio Moroder, and Yellow Magic Orchestra. Added to this is the influence of futuristic and fictional themes relevant to life in American late capitalist society, with Alvin Toffler's book "The Third Wave" being a notable point of reference. Pioneering producer Juan Atkins cites Toffler's phrase "techno rebels" as inspiring him to use the word "techno" to describe the musical style he helped to create. This unique blend of influences aligns techno with the aesthetic referred to as afrofuturism. To producers such as Derrick May, the transference of spirit from the body to the machine is often a central preoccupation; essentially an expression of technological spirituality. Madison: hello do you like techno? Jenna: I'm not really familiar with the electronic dance music called techno that emerged in Detroit in the late 1980's. Do you like it? Madison: i like some of it! what kind of music is your favorite? Jenna: I really like most types of music. The Cure band from the 1980's with lead singer Robert Smith is my all time favorite. Who is your favorite? Madison: i like the Cure. mine might be pink floyd Jenna: I also loved Pink Floyd with their philosophical lyrics. They were so successful and influential in the history of music. What's your favorite song by them? Madison: shine on oyu crazy diamond is my favorite Jenna: Wow! That was a 9 part composition wrritten by Gilmour, Waters, and Wright? I must listen to this! Madison: it is a great piece of music Jenna: I think I have that old album "Wish You Were Here" which I believe it is found on.

my favorite fruit is an apple.

The apple tree ("Malus pumila", commonly and erroneously called "Malus domestica") is a deciduous tree in the rose family best known for its sweet, pomaceous fruit, the apple. It is cultivated worldwide as a fruit tree, and is the most widely grown species in the genus "Malus". The tree originated in Central Asia, where its wild ancestor, "Malus sieversii", is still found today. Apples have been grown for thousands of years in Asia and Europe, and were brought to North America by European colonists. Apples have religious and mythological significance in many cultures, including Norse, Greek and European Christian traditions. Apple trees are large if grown from seed. Generally apple cultivars are propagated by grafting onto rootstocks, which control the size of the resulting tree. There are more than 7,500 known cultivars of apples, resulting in a range of desired characteristics. Different cultivars are bred for various tastes and uses, including cooking, eating raw and cider production. Trees and fruit are prone to a number of fungal, bacterial and pest problems, which can be controlled by a number of organic and non-organic means. In 2010, the fruit's genome was sequenced as part of research on disease control and selective breeding in apple production. Mackenzie: Apples are a great fruit and come from apple trees, they are sweet. Brandon: They are so good, especially the Granny Smith ones. Mackenzie: They are cultivated world wide from fruit trees, i like the green ones too Brandon: That makes sense, they are a really popular fruit. Mackenzie: yea, the tree orignated in central asia a long time ago. Brandon: I wouldn't have guessed that they came from Asia, so that's really cool. Mackenzie: Yea, they have been around for so long, apples have been around for thousands of years Brandon: That's a crazy amount of time!

i love riding roller coasters.

A roller coaster is a type of amusement ride that employs a form of elevated railroad track designed with tight turns, steep slopes, and sometimes inversions. People ride along the track in open cars, and the rides are often found in amusement parks and theme parks around the world. LaMarcus Adna Thompson obtained one of the first known patents for a roller coaster design in 1885, related to the Switchback Railway that opened a year earlier at Coney Island. The track in a coaster design does not necessarily have to be a complete circuit, as shuttle roller coasters demonstrate. Most roller coasters have multiple cars in which passengers sit and are restrained. Two or more cars hooked together are called a train. Some roller coasters, notably wild mouse roller coasters, run with single cars. The oldest roller coasters are believed to have originated from the so-called "Russian Mountains", specially constructed hills of ice located in the area that is now St. Petersburg. Built in the 17th century, the slides were built to a height of between , had a 50-degree drop, and were reinforced by wooden supports. Later, in 1784, Catherine the Great is said to have constructed a sledding hill in the gardens of her palace at Oranienbaum in St. Petersburg. Natalie: I love riding roller coasters! How about you? Elijah: I love them! You can find them in the amusement parks and they have a form of elevated railroad tracks designed for tight turns and steep slopes. They can be scary but fun at the same time! Natalie: Amazing,right? I love the G-Force on certain rides. Six flags is my favorite roller coaster park. Elijah: LaMarcus Adna Thompson was the first one to patent the roller coaster design in 1885 in Coney Island. I though roller coasters were a newer invention. Natalie: Incredible! I believe they started with wooden coasters back then! My brother likes the teacups ride but it makes me dizzy haha. Elijah: Haha! Teacups are for babies! lol But most roller coasters these days have multiple cars where the passengers sit and are restrained. Natalie: Correct! Haha. The rides that go upside down and twirl around are so memorable! I went on a coaster 6 times in a row and actually started blacking out! Elijah: Haha! You are brave! In the 17th century the slides were built at a 50 degree drop and were all reinforced with wooden supports. They were much wimpier back then, lol.

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. Luis: Hello, what do you know about new york city? Jessica: Not too much. I know everybody loves the Big Apple. Luis: Isn't it amazing the big apple is actually a dance and a city? Jessica: No, I didn't know the Big Apple was a dance. What kind and when? Luis: It is truly amazing that you ask that, It came up in the 20th cent and has been around since then. Jessica: Must have been early on in the 20th Century. Was it a WWII era dance? Luis: Not really sure, Isn't it crazy that the population of newyork city is so high? Jessica: What is the population?

i do not have too many friends in the us yet , but i am going to summer camp and i hope to make friends then ! i also think that i may make friends as soccer in the fall.

Summer camp is a supervised program for children or teenagers conducted during the summer months in some countries. Children and adolescents who attend summer camp are known as "campers". Summer school is usually a required academic curriculum for a student to make up work not accomplished during the academic year, whereas summer camps can include academic work, but is not a requirement for graduation. The traditional view of a summer camp as a woody place with hiking, canoeing, and campfires is changing, with greater acceptance of newer types summer camps that offer a wide variety of specialized activities. For example, there are camps for the performing arts, music, magic, computer programming, language learning, mathematics, children with special needs, and weight loss. In 2006, the American Camp Association reported that 75 percent of camps added new programs. This is largely to counter a trend in decreasing enrollment in summer camps, which some argue to have been brought about by smaller family sizes and the growth in supplemental educational programs. There are also religiously affiliated summer camps, such as those run by Christian groups and various denominations of Judaism. Skylar: When I was younger I often attended a summer camp. My favorite one had lots of outdoor activities such as archery and swimming. Have you been to summer camp? Valerie: Yeah, I went to Camp Ondessonk, a rustic outdoor catholic youth camp. You? Skylar: I was at Camp Okeechobee, which was on a lake in the woods. My favorite part was roasting marshmallows and telling stories around the campfire. Valerie: I liked Camp Ondessonk, it was a "last frontier" of sorts Skylar: That sounds like a fun place. Did you have cabins or tents at the camp? I much prefer cabins with electricity but have also gone to a tent camp. Valerie: We generally used canvas tents out there in the Shawnee National Forest Skylar: That truly is rustic. Did you have to cook your own food or was there a mess tent? That reminds me of my time in the Boy Scouts! Valerie: We cooked ourselves. If you wanted a prepared meal, you had to head into Eddyville, the nearest town Skylar: What kind of activities did you do in the camp? Were there any wild animals nearby? Valerie: We primarily focused on emulating ancient Israelite cuisine, lots of bread, olive oil, legumes and fruits

i sing in the church choir.

The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is a Christian denomination based in the United States. With more than 15 million members , it is the world's largest Baptist denomination, the largest Protestant denomination in the United States, and the second-largest Christian denomination in the United States after the Catholic Church. The word "Southern" in Southern Baptist Convention stems from it having been organized in 1845 at Augusta, Georgia, by Baptists in the Southern United States who split with northern Baptists over the issue of slavery, specifically whether Southern slave owners could serve as missionaries. After the American Civil War, another split occurred when most freedmen set up independent black congregations, regional associations, and state and national conventions, such as the National Baptist Convention, which became the second-largest Baptist convention by the end of the 19th century. Others joined new African-American denominations, chiefly the African Methodist Episcopal Church, which was established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the early 19th century, as the first independent black denomination in the United States. Since the 1940s, the Southern Baptist Convention has shifted from some of its regional and historical identification. Alexandra: The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is a Christian denomination located withing the US. Timothy: Oh, I see. What makes them different from the other Christians? Alexandra: it's the largest Protestant denomination in the United States Timothy: OK so then they are not Catholic. I think I heard they like to baptize adults, right? Alexandra: Yeah something like that, Since the 1940s, the Southern Baptist Convention has shifted in different directions from their original history Timothy: Well I am glad they can change their practices. People today expect more from their religion. Alexandra: Yeah but in some peoples opinion that is what keeps the strong as a person. Timothy: True, I guess it really depends on what they are looking for when they seek a religious doctrine.

i have amazing eye sight.

Visual acuity (VA) commonly refers to the clarity of vision. Visual acuity is dependent on optical and neural factors, i.e., (i) the sharpness of the retinal focus within the eye, (ii) the health and functioning of the retina, and (iii) the sensitivity of the interpretative faculty of the brain. A common cause of low visual acuity is refractive error (ametropia), or errors in how the light is refracted in the eyeball. Causes of refractive errors include aberrations in the shape of the eyeball, the shape of the cornea, and reduced flexibility of the lens. Too high or too low refractive error (in relation to the length of the eyeball) is the cause of nearsightedness (myopia) or farsightedness (hyperopia) (normal refractive status is referred to as emmetropia). Other optical causes are astigmatism or more complex corneal irregularities. These anomalies can mostly be corrected by optical means (such as eyeglasses, contact lenses, laser surgery, etc.). Neural factors that limit acuity are located in the retina or the brain (or the pathway leading there). Examples for the first are a detached retina and macular degeneration, to name just two. Another common impairment, amblyopia, is caused by the visual brain not having developed properly in early childhood. Angelina: I've always wanted lenses, but my eyesight is good Sarah: Do you know what your clarity of vision is, or VA? Angelina: What's VA? Sarah: VA is visual acuity. It depends on factors like the health of the retina, the sensitivity of the interpretative faculty of the brain, etc. Angelina: Oh, how would I find that out? Sarah: I would think an Optometrist. If you're having trouble with vision, a cause could be a refractive error, meaning a problem with how light is refracted in the eyeball. Angelina: Oh no i'm not having trouble with vision. I have great vision Sarah: Awesome! I am near-sighted myself. So light focuses in front of my retinas instead of on. Angelina: Oh, do you have corrective lenses? Sarah: I do. They were prescribed to me by an ophthalmologist.

i want a porsche.

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, usually shortened to Porsche AG (), is a German automobile manufacturer specializing in high-performance sports cars, SUVs and sedans. Porsche AG is headquartered in Stuttgart, and is owned by Volkswagen AG, which is itself majority-owned by Porsche Automobil Holding SE. Porsche's current lineup includes the 718 Boxster/Cayman, 911, Panamera, Macan and Cayenne. Ferdinand Porsche founded the company called "Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche GmbH" in 1931, with main offices at Kronenstraße 24 in the centre of Stuttgart. Initially, the company offered motor vehicle development work and consulting, but did not build any cars under its own name. One of the first assignments the new company received was from the German government to design a car for the people, that is a "Volkswagen". This resulted in the Volkswagen Beetle, one of the most successful car designs of all time. The Porsche 64 was developed in 1939 using many components from the Beetle. During World War II, Volkswagen production turned to the military version of the Volkswagen Beetle, the Kübelwagen, 52,000 produced, and Schwimmwagen, 15,584 produced. Porsche produced several designs for heavy tanks during the war, losing out to Henschel & Son in both contracts that ultimately led to the Tiger I and the Tiger II. Jordyn: I really want to buy a Porsche. Kennedy: Those are nice cars! I recently learned Porsche is owned by Volkswagen Jordyn: Interesting. Do you know where is Porsche originally from? Kennedy: It's a German car that specializes in sports cars, SUVs and sedans Jordyn: What was the first model Porsche made? Kennedy: I think it's Porsche 64 that was developed in 1939 Jordyn: Do you know when Volkswagen acquired Porsche? Kennedy: I'm not sure. I know that Porsche's current lineup includes 718 cayman, 911, panamera, macan and cayenne

i play piano.

The piano is an acoustic, stringed musical instrument invented in Italy by Bartolomeo Cristofori around the year 1700 (the exact year is uncertain), in which the strings are struck by hammers. It is played using a keyboard, which is a row of keys (small levers) that the performer presses down or strikes with the fingers and thumbs of both hands to cause the hammers to strike the strings. The word "piano" is a shortened form of "pianoforte", the Italian term for the early 1700s versions of the instrument, which in turn derives from "gravicembalo col piano e forte" and "fortepiano". The Italian musical terms "piano" and "forte" indicate "soft" and "loud" respectively, in this context referring to the variations in volume (i.e., loudness) produced in response to a pianist's touch or pressure on the keys: the greater the velocity of a key press, the greater the force of the hammer hitting the strings, and the louder the sound of the note produced and the stronger the attack. The first fortepianos in the 1700s had a quieter sound and smaller dynamic range. An acoustic piano usually has a protective wooden case surrounding the soundboard and metal strings, which are strung under great tension on a heavy metal frame. Tiffany: I want to learn an instrument, and am thinking about the piano. Is that a good choice? Alexander: Yeah you will like it. It is a stringed musical instrument invented in Italy in 1700s. Tiffany: The piano is a stringed instrument? Where are the strings? Alexander: Strings are connected to hammers that are connected to a row of keys. It is played using a keyboard. Tiffany: Wow I would have never considered the piano a stringed instrument. Are there any other interesting pieces to it? Alexander: The loudness of the strings is controlled by the force in pressure on the keys. The greater the velocity, the louder the sound. Tiffany: yeah that makes sense. What are the foot pedals for? Alexander: The pedals dampen or enhance the loudness. "Piano" means "soft" and "forte" means loud. Musical pieces indicate when the pedals should be used.

my favorite band is metallica.

Metallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. The band was formed in 1981 by drummer Lars Ulrich and vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine (who formed Megadeth) and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted are former members of the band. Metallica earned a growing fan base in the underground music community and won critical acclaim with its first five albums. The band's third album, "Master of Puppets" (1986), was described as one of the heaviest and most influential thrash metal albums; its eponymous fifth album, "Metallica" (1991), the band's first to root predominantly in heavy metal, appealed to a more mainstream audience, achieving substantial commercial success and selling over 16 million copies in the United States to date, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. After experimenting with different genres and directions in subsequent releases, the band returned to its thrash metal roots with the release of its ninth album, "Death Magnetic" (2008), which drew similar praise to that of the band's earlier albums. Anna: Are you familiar with the heavy metal band Metallica? They are from Los Angeles, California. Collin: yes I am, they have been around for many years right ? Anna: I would say so. Metallica formed in 1981 by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich. Collin: are they still alive ? Anna: They are. Metallica is Hetfield, Ulrich, lead guitarist Kirk Hammett, and the bassist Rob Trujillo. Collin: oh wow, do they still tour? how much are they worth ? Anna: They do still tour. Metallica has reached commercial success. They have sold over 16 million records just in the United States. Collin: wow that is a lot of records sold. how many albums have they released? Anna: Metallica released their ninth studio album in 2008. Collin: oh it been that long since an album. crazy how time flies

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. Andrea: Man I really wish I could go on a cruise ship James: So do I! Cruise ships and cruise liners are awesome. Andrea: Is there a difference between a cruise ship and a cruise liner? James: Nah, cruise ships and cruise liners are just synonyms. Andrea: Oh I see, guess it would be a bit weird to have two different types of things. But have you ever been on one? James: I've never been on a cruise ship or cruise liner, honestly. I really want to though. Andrea: Guess we have the same dream on that account. Its nice to imagine through. James: It really depends on the ships amenities though, since I wanna go on a nice cruise ship. Andrea: Yeah, I mean being stuck on a cheap ship with bad food and stuff sounds worse then just not going out.

i daydream about cafes in paris.

Parisian cafés serve as a center of social and culinary life in Paris. They have been around since the 17th century, and serve as the meeting place, neighborhood hub, conversation matrix, rendez-vous spot, and networking source, a place to relax or to refuel - the social and political pulse of the city. Parisian cafés show the Parisian way of sitting undisturbed for a couple of hours, watching things happening and people going by. Typical Paris cafés are not coffee shops. They generally come with a complete kitchen offering a restaurant menu with meals for any time of the day, a full bar and even a wine selection. Among the drinks customarily served are the "grande crème" (large cup of white coffee), wine by the glass, beer ("un demi", half a pint, or "une pression", a glass of draught beer), "un pastis" (made with aniseed flavour spirit), and "un espresso" (a small cup of black coffee). Drinking at the bar is cheaper than doing so at one of the tables. The café sometimes doubles as a "bureau de tabac", a tobacco shop that sells a wide variety of merchandise, including metro tickets and prepaid phone cards. Some of the most recognizable Paris cafés include Café de la Paix, Les Deux Magots, Café de Flore, Café de la Rotonde, La Coupole, Le Fouquet's, Le Deauville, as well as a new wave represented by Café Beaubourg and Drugstore Publicis. William: I really want to visit a Parisian cafe! How about you? Carter: I'd love to visit one too! I hear that they are a center of social and culinary life in Paris. William: I bet there is a lit of history surrounding the cafes, right? Carter: Yes, they have been around since the 17th century! They are used as a meeting place, neighborhood hub, conversation matrix, and many other things! William: Our the US cafes based on the ones in Paris? Carter: I really don't know! I do know that a typical Parisian cafe is not a coffee shop! William: Really! What do they serve if not coffee? Carter: They typically offer a restaurant menu with meals for any time of the day, a full bar and even a wine selection. William: Oh! I had no idea! I imagine they are not chains but individually owned, right? Carter: I'm not sure! I do know that they epitomize the Parisian way of sitting undisturbed for a couple of hours

i think food trucks are awesome.

A food truck is a large vehicle equipped to cook and sell food. Some, including ice cream trucks, sell frozen or prepackaged food; others have on-board kitchens and prepare food from scratch. Sandwiches, hamburgers, french fries, and other regional fast food fare is common. In recent years, associated with the pop-up restaurant phenomenon, food trucks offering gourmet cuisine and a variety of specialties and ethnic menus, have become particularly popular. Food trucks, along with portable food booths and food carts, are on the front line of the street food industry that serves an estimated 2.5 billion people every day. In the United States, the Texas chuckwagon is a precursor to the American food truck. In the later 1800s, herding cattle from the Southwest to markets in the North and East kept cowhands on the trail for months at a time. In 1866, the "father of the Texas Panhandle," Charles Goodnight, a Texas cattle rancher, fitted a sturdy old United States Army wagon with interior shelving and drawers, and stocked it with kitchenware, food and medical supplies. Food consisted of dried beans, coffee, cornmeal, greasy cloth-wrapped bacon, salt pork, beef, usually dried or salted or smoked, and other easy to preserve food stuffs. Melissa: A food truck is a large vehicle equipped to cook and sell food all over Eduardo: I love eating from food trucks! Do you have a favourite food from food trucks? Melissa: I dont have a specific favorite but i do prefer ice cream trucks that sell frozen ice cream! Eduardo: Mmm those are great too! Do you know what food the first food truck served? Melissa: Not much information on that but in recent years food trucks have been offering gourmet cuisine and ethnic menus Eduardo: Wow I have never seen one of those food trucks, but I have heard of them. How long have food trucks been around? Melissa: Since 1866 in texas a cattle rancher started them Eduardo: Wow that is pretty cool, I wonder what he served on his food truck. What else do you know about food trucks? Melissa: The food on the texas truck consisted of dried beans, coffee, corn meal, and wrapped bacon Eduardo: Mmm that sounds pretty good, I wish I could try some of that food he made on his truck.

i own a custom upholstery shop.

Upholstery is the work of providing furniture, especially seats, with padding, springs, webbing, and fabric or leather covers. The word "upholstery" comes from the Middle English word "upholder", which referred to a tradesman who held up his goods. The term is equally applicable to domestic, automobile, airplane and boat furniture, and can be applied to mattresses, particularly the upper layers, though these often differ significantly in design. A person who works with upholstery is called an upholsterer; an apprentice upholsterer is sometimes called an outsider or trimmer. Traditional upholstery uses materials like coil springs (post-1850), animal hair (horse, hog and cow), coir, straw and hay, hessians, linen scrims, wadding, etc., and is done by hand, building each layer up. In contrast, modern upholsterers employ synthetic materials like dacron and vinyl, serpentine springs, and so on. "Upholder" is an archaic term used for "upholsterer", but it appears to have a connotation of "repairing" furniture rather than creating new upholstered pieces from scratch (cobbler vs. cordwainer). In 18th-century London, upholders frequently served as interior decorators responsible for all aspects of a room's decor. Brooklyn: My dad owns an upholstery shop. He pretty much provides furniture with padding, springs, and fabric covers. Cooper: I would love to work with your dad to learn how to upholster furniture. Recycling furniture is a growing market Brooklyn: It really is. Uphosterers, or trimmers as they are sometimes called, can always find business. People always need them. Cooper: It seems like I run into someone daily getting a sofa or dinning room chairs upholstered. Do you ever help him? Brooklyn: Sometimes I help him with the simple stuff, like seats. I'll help with the padding and cover them with either leather or just regular fabric Cooper: Have you ever help him recover any Mid Century Modern furniture? I love that period. Brooklyn: Yes! It is especially popular with scholars and museums. It is a significant design movement, really. Cooper: How long does it normally take to recover a basic sofa? Brooklyn: Between 16 and 22 hours. It can be quite a long job. Cooper: I reupholstered some dining room chairs once it was hard work but worth it. I still use them. My sister asked me where I bought them. i was flattered let me know I did a good job but I couldn't do it again. It took toooooo long.

my favorite food is cheese.

Brie (; ) is a soft cow's-milk cheese named after Brie, the French region from which it originated (roughly corresponding to the modern "département" of Seine-et-Marne). It is pale in color with a slight grayish tinge under a rind of white mold. The rind is typically eaten, with its flavor depending largely upon the ingredients used and its manufacturing environment. Brie may be produced from whole or semi-skimmed milk. The curd is obtained by adding rennet to raw milk and warming it to a maximum temperature of . The cheese is then cast into molds, sometimes with a traditional perforated ladle called a "pelle à brie". The mold is filled with several thin layers of cheese and drained for approximately 18 hours. The cheese is then taken out of the molds, salted, inoculated with cheese culture ("Penicillium candidum", "Penicillium camemberti") or "Brevibacterium linens", and aged in a controlled environment for at least four or five weeks. If left to mature for longer, typically several months to a year, the cheese becomes stronger in flavor and taste, the pâte drier and darker, and the rind also darker and crumbly, and it is called "Brie Noir" (French for "black brie"). Around the Île-de-France where brie is made, people enjoy soaking this in "café au lait" and eating it for breakfast. Colin: I never really liked the french cheese brie. Alex: Yea same, its too strong. Colin: it's just the idea of the curd and warming it to a certain temperature kind of grosses me out Alex: Yea its also so bitter and gross tasting to me. Colin: cheesemaking has been happening for 5,000 years too so idk who came up with that one Alex: wow yea i bet the first time was an accident too. Colin: Yeah that had to have been haha. I like artisanal cheese though, nothing like handmade cheese to go with some wine. Alex: Oh my gosh cheese and wine is so good together.

i love to tell jokes.

In a modern sense, comedy (from the , "kōmōidía") refers to any discourse or work generally intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, television, film, stand-up comedy, or any other medium of entertainment. The origins of the term are found in Ancient Greece. In the Athenian democracy, the public opinion of voters was influenced by the political satire performed by the comic poets at the theaters. The theatrical genre of Greek comedy can be described as a dramatic performance which pits two groups or societies against each other in an amusing agon or conflict. Northrop Frye depicted these two opposing sides as a "Society of Youth" and a "Society of the Old". A revised view characterizes the essential agon of comedy as a struggle between a relatively powerless youth and the societal conventions that pose obstacles to his hopes. In this struggle, the youth is understood to be constrained by his lack of social authority, and is left with little choice but to take recourse in ruses which engender very dramatic irony which provokes laughter. Satire and political satire use comedy to portray persons or social institutions as ridiculous or corrupt, thus alienating their audience from the object of their humour. Caden: I love modern comedy, which is done in a theatre, or a film Mackenzie: Me too! Comedy is such a diverse medium Caden: Apparently comedy originates from Ancient Greece! Mackenzie: Wow, the Greeks sure knew their entertainment Caden: You can say that again, the Greeks idealized depictions of the human body but most especially male figures Mackenzie: Yeah, their stories tend to be male dominated Caden: Their style was remarkable by ancient standards too, they were way ahead of their time. Mackenzie: I'm sure they didn't think people would be talking about them thousands of years later!

i talk in my sleep.

Somniloquy or sleep-talking is a parasomnia that refers to talking aloud while asleep. It can be quite loud, ranging from simple mumbling sounds to loud shouts and long, frequently inarticulate speeches, and can occur many times during a sleep cycle. As with sleepwalking and night terrors, sleeptalking usually occurs during delta-wave NREM sleep stages or during temporary arousals therefrom. It can also occur during the REM sleep stage, at which time it represents what sleep therapists call a "motor breakthrough" (see sleep paralysis) of dream speech: words spoken in a dream are spoken out loud. Depending on its frequency, this may or may not be considered pathological. All motor functions are typically disabled during REM sleep thus, motoric, i.e., verbal elaboration of dream content, could be considered an REM behavior disorder (see below). Sleep-talking can occur by itself or as a feature of another sleep disorder such as: Sleep-talking is very common and is reported in 50% of young children, with most of them outgrowing it by puberty, although in rare cases it may persist into adulthood (about 4% of adults are reported to talk in their sleep). It appears to run in families. In 1966, researchers worked to find links between heredity and somniloquy. Ella: Hi, I sometimes talk in my sleep. Have you heard of somniloqy? Anthony: yeah man, I deal with it myself. sometimes I'll just be mumbling in my sleep, and sometimes it's loud shouts or long speeches. it annoys my girlfriend! Ella: Yeah, it annoys my partner as well. I suppose it's worse than snoring to him. Anthony: I heard that it can run in families. do your parents sleep talk at all? Ella: No, I've done it since I was a child which is pretty common. Unfortunately, I didn't grow out of it. Anthony: would you consider yours pathological? does it happen all the time? Ella: I have a lot of nightmares, so I think that's where it stems from. Anthony: I have nightmares about my problem gambling. it's hurting my life but I just can't stop doing it Ella: Yeah, gambling is a hard addiction to break. I just have nightmares about random crazy things.

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 own my own Beauty Salon. It's called Cascade. Caroline: Oh nice! I love a trip to the beauty salon. Do you also have a spa? Gage: Well I do some spa treatments but our main focus is hair. Caroline: Are you a hair stylist? I think that would be fun. Some beauty parlors also offer tanning. Gage: Yes, I am a licensed hair stylist and cosmetologist. Caroline: Do you also do skin care, manicure/pedicures, and waxing? It must be fun making people look beautiful. Gage: I do facials and brow and lip waxing. Caroline: I'm too scared to go for a full bikini wax but my friends so it. Ouch!

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. Nolan: I absolutely love a traditional Italian pizza with tomato sauce and cheese right out of the oven. Travis: I agree. I don't know why tomato sauce on bread with some cheese goes so well together , but the number of pizza places bears this out. Nolan: You could also top it with meat, vegetables, and condiments. You could even make it without cheese for a different taste experience. Travis: I like a thin crust and lots of veggies mostly. Nolan: We call it pizza, but the first recorded use of the word pizza was in a manuscript found in Lazio, Campania, on the southwestern coast of Italy. Travis: Wonder what it means, bread and tomato? Nolan: Yes, pizza is Italian for pie. Modern pizza was invented in Naples, so we all are used to eating a variant of Neapolitan pizza. Travis: That makes sense, now I'm hungry though. Nolan: The true Neapolitan pizza association aims to promote and protect the true Neapolitan pizza. So make sure your pie is up to their standards. Travis: I have had some good ones. There was a place in my town growing up that no one who ate there will ever forget how good their pizzas and pizza bread was. it was that good,

i post on reduit often.

Reddit () is an American social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website. Registered members submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down by other members. Posts are organized by subject into user-created boards called "subreddits", which cover a variety of topics including news, science, movies, video games, music, books, fitness, food, and image-sharing. Submissions with more up-votes appear towards the top of their subreddit and, if they receive enough votes, ultimately on the site's front page. Despite strict rules prohibiting harassment, Reddit's administrators spend considerable resources on moderating the site. As of 2017, Reddit had 542 million monthly visitors (234 million unique users), ranking as the #4 most visited website in U.S. and #8 in the world. Across 2015, Reddit saw 82.54 billion pageviews, 73.15 million submissions, 725.85 million comments, and 6.89 billion upvotes from its users. Reddit was founded by University of Virginia roommates Steve Huffman and Alexis Ohanian in 2005. Condé Nast Publications acquired the site in October 2006. Reddit became a direct subsidiary of Condé Nast's parent company, Advance Publications, in September 2011. Christina: i love spending time on reddit, reddit is an American social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website. Jacob: It's easy to lose yourslef in reddit discussion chains. I've done it myself. Christina: Posts are organized by subject into user-created boards called "subreddits" wich is my favorite thing to do, and yeah i have done too Jacob: I love the Video games subreddit. Particularly the subreddit about the Nintendo Switch. Christina: Yeah they are really interesting, Submissions with more up-votes appear towards the top of their subreddi Jacob: I like that features, although sometimes it will favor crowd-pleasing memes over actual informative and good content. Christina: Yeah it is not really that fair to be honest Jacob: But anyway, Reddit is a great place, although they may need to ban some subreddits in order to keep it a good community.

i lay awake at night so i can watch the stars.

A star is type of astronomical object consisting of a luminous spheroid of plasma held together by its own gravity. The nearest star to Earth is the Sun. Many other stars are visible to the naked eye from Earth during the night, appearing as a multitude of fixed luminous points in the sky due to their immense distance from Earth. Historically, the most prominent stars were grouped into constellations and asterisms, the brightest of which gained proper names. Astronomers have assembled star catalogues that identify the known stars and provide standardized stellar designations. However, most of the stars in the Universe, including all stars outside our galaxy, the Milky Way, are invisible to the naked eye from Earth. Indeed, most are invisible from Earth even through the most powerful telescopes. For at least a portion of its life, a star shines due to thermonuclear fusion of hydrogen into helium in its core, releasing energy that traverses the star's interior and then radiates into outer space. Almost all naturally occurring elements heavier than helium are created by stellar nucleosynthesis during the star's lifetime, and for some stars by supernova nucleosynthesis when it explodes. Ava: I love to look at the stars at night. Owen: I love stars. So many are visible to the naked eye from Earth. Ava: That is what is so cool. everyone can see the stars. Owen: Most stars in the Universe, including all of them outside of our galaxy, are invisible to the naked eye! Ava: I did not know that. that is cool. there is a place where there is not light to look at the stars Owen: It is easier to see them from dark places rather than any place with city lights. However, most stars are invisible from Earth, even using the most powerful telescopes! Ava: are those from other galaxies? Owen: Yes. For the most part. The nearest star to Earth is our sun! Ava: I didn't know the sun was a star. wow Owen: Astronomers have assembled a star cataloge to identify the known stars! Ava: I will have to look at that. thanks for the information.

i am a night owl.

A nightclub (or club) is an entertainment venue and bar that usually operates late into the night. A nightclub is generally distinguished from regular bars, pubs or taverns by the inclusion of a stage for live music, one or more dance floor areas and a DJ booth, where a DJ plays recorded music. The upmarket nature of nightclubs can be seen in the inclusion of VIP areas in some nightclubs, for celebrities and their guests. Nightclubs are much more likely than pubs or sports bars to use bouncers to screen prospective clubgoers for entry. Some nightclub bouncers do not admit people with ripped jeans or other informal clothing or gang apparel as part of a dress code. The busiest nights for a nightclub are Friday and Saturday night. Most clubs or club nights cater to certain music genres, such as house music or hip hop. A nightclub may also be called a discothèque or disco (these terms were generally used for 1970s and early 1980s-era venues), dance club, dance bar or live music club. From about 1900 to 1920, working class Americans would gather at honky tonks or juke joints to dance to music played on a piano or a jukebox. Webster Hall is credited as the first modern nightclub, being built in 1886 and starting off as a "social hall", originally functioning as a home for dance and political activism events. Kylee: A night club is and entertainment venue and bar that usually operates late into the night . Brady: Yeah I like night clubs usually but prefer bars. Kylee: A nightclub is generally distinguished from regular bars Brady: how so? Kylee: Nightclubs are much more likely than pubs or sports bars to use bouncers to screen prospective clubgoers for entry . Brady: oh okay cool I think I would prefer something with a bouncer so I feel safe Kylee: Bouncer is a fictional Labrador Retriever from the Australian soap opera Neighbors . Brady: hahah that's funny, I would love to see that

i love pandas.

The giant panda ("Ailuropoda melanoleuca", "black and white cat-foot"; , "big bear cat"), also known as panda bear or simply panda, is a bear native to south central China. It is easily recognized by the large, distinctive black patches around its eyes, over the ears, and across its round body. The name "giant panda" is sometimes used to distinguish it from the unrelated red panda. Though it belongs to the order Carnivora, the giant panda's diet is over 99% bamboo. Giant pandas in the wild will occasionally eat other grasses, wild tubers, or even meat in the form of birds, rodents, or carrion. In captivity, they may receive honey, eggs, fish, yams, shrub leaves, oranges, or bananas along with specially prepared food. The giant panda lives in a few mountain ranges in central China, mainly in Sichuan, but also in neighbouring Shaanxi and Gansu. As a result of farming, deforestation, and other development, the giant panda has been driven out of the lowland areas where it once lived. The giant panda is a conservation reliant vulnerable species. A 2007 report showed 239 pandas living in captivity inside China and another 27 outside the country. As of December 2014, 49 giant pandas lived in captivity outside China, living in 18 zoos in 13 different countries. Megan: Giant pandas are my favorite animal! They are native to south central China. Do you like pandas? Charles: I do like pandas! I didn't know they are native to central China. Do you know what they eat? Megan: Their diet is over 99% bamboo! They also eat other grasses. I wish I could see one in person, there are not many left in the world. Charles: Aw, that's a shame. I wonder why? They are such cute animals! Megan: They have difficulty reproducing. There are currently only 239 living in captivity in China. Charles: Oh no!! I hope their numbers can improve somehow! Do you know how old they live to be or how many cubs a female can expect to have in her life? Megan: In the wild, 20 years, in captivity, 30. They eat different food in captivity which may help Charles: That's interesting! I didn't know that! I wonder if panda bears sleep a lot? Megan: In captivity they are supplemented with honey, eggs, fish, yams, shrub leaves, oranges, or bananas. I think they do tend to sleep a lot to conserve energy! Charles: I didn't know they ate oranges and bananas! I learned something new about one of my favorite animals!

my favorite place to visit is seattle.

Seattle () is a seaport city on the west coast of the United States. It is the seat of King County, Washington. With an estimated 713,700 residents , Seattle is the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. In July 2013, it was the fastest-growing major city in the United States and remained in the Top 5 in May 2015 with an annual growth rate of 2.1%. In July 2016, Seattle was again the fastest-growing major U.S. city, with a 3.1% annual growth rate. The city is situated on an isthmus between Puget Sound (an inlet of the Pacific Ocean) and Lake Washington, about south of the Canada–United States border. A major gateway for trade with Asia, Seattle is the fourth-largest port in North America in terms of container handling . The Seattle area was previously inhabited by Native Americans for at least 4,000 years before the first permanent European settlers. Arthur A. Denny and his group of travelers, subsequently known as the Denny Party, arrived from Illinois via Portland, Oregon, on the schooner "Exact" at Alki Point on November 13, 1851. The settlement was moved to the eastern shore of Elliott Bay and named "Seattle" in 1852, after Chief Si'ahl of the local Duwamish and Suquamish tribes. Nathan: Have you heard of Seattle, Washington, one of the major seaports of the US? Karen: I've heard of it but I've never been there. Tell me more about this place please! Nathan: Seattle is actually one of the fastest growing major cities and the largest one in Washington state. Karen: Wow, isn't the tv show "Frasier" supposed to be in Seattle? Nathan: Yes! I loved watching Frasier on NBC, and how it represented Seattle. Karen: Isn't the show a spin-off of Cheers? Nathan: Yes, Frasier Crane would hang out in the bar named Cheers set in Boston. Such a great show! Karen: I always wished I had a place to go where everybody knew my name like that show Nathan: That show had a great theme song for sure, and had over 275 half-hour episodes. Karen: How long did it run?

i love 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. Eva: One of my favorite hobbies is dancing, it's a beautiful art purposefully selected sequences of human movement. Adrianna: The only dancing I do, is when I'm drunk lol. Eva: I'm sure you have a blast doing it when you are drunk, the movement sort of has aesthetic and symbolic value to it. Adrianna: Whats your favourite dance? Eva: I would have to go with theatrical dance, I like to be on stage and give a performance with other virtuoso dancers. Adrianna: I'd be too nervous doing that, feel like I would mess up. Eva: Well in your case, I bet you could do it drunk! Do you enjoy Hip-Hop dancing; street dance styles performed to hip-hop music? Adrianna: I think hip hop dances are very unique and have a really good vibe to them. Eva: I agree, it developed as part of hip hop culture, which has four elements: MCing, DJing, break dancing, and graffiti writing. Adrianna: I think my favourite would be break dancing.

i wish i could live forever.

Immortality is eternal life, being exempt from death, unending existence. Some modern species may possess biological immortality. Certain scientists, futurists, and philosophers have theorized about the immortality of the human body, with some suggesting that human immortality may be achievable in the first few decades of the 21st century. Other advocates believe that life extension is a more achievable goal in the short term, with immortality awaiting further research breakthroughs. The absence of aging would provide humans with biological immortality, but not invulnerability to death by disease or physical trauma; although mind uploading could solve that issue if it proved possible. Whether the process of internal endoimmortality is delivered within the upcoming years depends chiefly on research (and in neuron research in the case of endoimmortality through an immortalized cell line) in the former view and perhaps is an awaited goal in the latter case. In religious contexts, immortality is often stated to be one of the promises of God (or other deities) to human beings who show goodness or else follow divine law. What form an unending human life would take, or whether an immaterial soul exists and possesses immortality, has been a major point of focus of religion, as well as the subject of speculation, fantasy, and debate. Samuel: I don't know about you but I don't think I would want to live forever. Immortality seems like it would get boring after many many centuries of life. Mario: I think you are absolutely right. I think immortality is a lot less fun than it is cracked up to be. I say leave it to the alligators, and the other immortal species. Samuel: Yeah especially the vampires! But I don't think that alligators are immortal, right? Mario: It is believed that some species of animals are actually biologically immortal, and alligators are one. They can die but they don't die of natural causes, instead they grow, if allowed to live that long, until they are too big to find enough food to eat then they starve to death. Pretty sad. Samuel: Oh wow! What in interesting story! I have never heard that. They have some pretty big alligators in Florida. I will never look at alligators the same. They could be hundreds of years old! Wow! Mario: That is probably what would happen to us if we lived forever. Some scientists believe that immortality will be achievable in the first few decades of the 21st century. Probably will be an expensive procedure though. hahaha. Samuel: Yeah, I hear that people are actually freezing themselves right now waiting for that day to come so they can be immortal. I am not sure if it is a true story or not though. Mario: I think it is true. I have heard that Walt Disney froze himself for that reason, but most scientists believe that it would take a lot more breakthroughs to get to immortality. For now they are content to prolong our lives for long periods of time.

i work at an insurance firm.

The Allstate Corporation is the second largest personal lines insurer in the United States (behind State Farm) and the largest that is publicly held. The company also has personal lines insurance operations in Canada. Allstate was founded in 1931 as part of Sears, Roebuck and Co., and was spun off in 1993. The company has had its headquarters in Northfield Township, Illinois, near Northbrook since 1967. Its current advertising campaign, in use since 2004, asks, "Are you in good hands?" The corporate spokesperson is Dennis Haysbert. In 1925, Sears held a national contest to decide the name of a new brand of car tires. After over two million name submissions, "Allstate" was chosen as the winner; the trademark was adopted the very next year. The tires' success in both the catalog and retail stores prompted Sears Chairman General Robert E. Wood to praise the Allstate tire's contribution to Sears' retail store success. The idea for Allstate Insurance Company came during a bridge game on a commuter train in 1930, when insurance broker Carl L. Odell proposed to Wood, his neighbor, the idea of selling auto insurance by direct mail. The idea appealed to Wood, and he passed the proposal to the Sears board of directors, which approved it. Olivia: Im thinking of switching to Allstate for my insurance. Max: That's a good choice. Their the second largest personal insurer in the United States. Olivia: Oh nice. How long have they been in business? Max: Since 1931! It was part of Sears, Roebuck and co. Olivia: So they must be doing something right then. What kinds of products do the offer? Max: All different kinds of insurance. But, it started out as just auto insurance you could buy by mail. Olivia: That is really interesting. What should I know about Allstate? Max: They also offer personal insurance in Canada. Olivia: So they are in more places than just the United States? Max: Of course! But, Their company headquarters is located in Illinois in the US.

i am a geology major at alabama university.

The University of Alabama (Alabama or UA) is a public research university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, and the flagship of the University of Alabama System. Founded in 1820, UA is the oldest and largest of the public universities in Alabama. UA offers programs of study in 13 academic divisions leading to bachelor's, master's, Education Specialist, and doctoral degrees. The only publicly supported law school in the state is at UA. Other academic programs unavailable elsewhere in Alabama include doctoral programs in anthropology, communication and information sciences, metallurgical engineering, music, Romance languages, and social work. As one of the first public universities established in the early 19th century southwestern frontier of the United States, the University of Alabama has left a vast cultural imprint on the state, region and nation over the past two centuries. The school was a center of activity during the American Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement. The University of Alabama varsity football program (nicknamed the "Crimson Tide"), which was inaugurated in 1892, ranks as one of 10 winningest programs in US history. In a 1913 speech then-president George H. Denny extolled the university as the "capstone of the public school system in the state [of Alabama]," lending the university its current nickname, "The Capstone". Parker: I am thinking about attending the University of Alabama, Roll Tide! Alexia: So of the 13 academic divisions at the University of Alabama, where do you intend to pursue your bachelor's degree? Parker: I am not too concerned about the academic side. I play football. Alexia: Well Alabama's football program was inaugurated all the back in 1892 and is one of the 10 most winning programs of all time. It certainly would be an honor to play there. Parker: Yes it would. I can't wait to put the pads on for Coach Saban. Alexia: Saban's had a record of 127-20 as head coach at Alabama. Not to metion five national championships. Parker: He is a heck of a coach. I have followed his career from the time he was with the Cleveland Browns, and the Michigan State Spartans. Alexia: Well I'll agree with your sentiment. The Crimson TIde is the most storied football program in NCAA history. Parker: Yes, going all the way back to the godfather of college football coaches "Bear" Bryant Alexia: Wow, he was head coach at Alabama for 25 years.

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. Aaron: I want to learn guitar, the fretted instrument with six strings. Caitlyn: Yeah, I play. It's not too hard once you understand that basics. Aaron: Cool, do you play acoustic or electric guitar? Caitlyn: I play the acoustic. Do you know how long people have had guitars? Aaron: Well the modern guitar was preceded by several other variations which date back 500 years. Caitlyn: Wow, that's pretty cool. I really like classical guitars too, they have nylon strings. Aaron: Yeah that is true instead of metal strings used in acoustic and electric guitar. Caitlyn: Did you try taking lessons before?

i like to be outdoors.

Wilderness or wildland is a natural environment on Earth that has not been significantly modified by human activity. It may also be defined as: "The most intact, undisturbed wild natural areas left on our planet—those last truly wild places that humans do not control and have not developed with roads, pipelines or other industrial infrastructure." The term is usually limited to terrestrial environments, though the seas and outer space also are little developed by people. Recent maps of wilderness suggest it covers roughly one quarter of Earth's terrestrial surface, but is being rapidly degraded by human activity. Some governments establish them by law or administrative acts, usually in land tracts that have not been modified by human action in great measure. The main feature of them is that human motorized activity is significantly restricted. These actions seek not only to preserve what already exists, but also to promote and advance a natural expression and development. Wilderness areas can be found in preserves, conservation preserves, National Forests, National Parks and even in urban areas along rivers, gulches or otherwise undeveloped areas. These areas are considered important for the survival of certain species, biodiversity, ecological studies, conservation, solitude, and recreation. Gabriella: I just came home from a road trip to arizona, i love the wilderness and being outdoors so much! you enjoy outdoors activities? Adrianna: Arizona was one of my favorite states to visit. We loved hiking in Sedona, and those areas are so important for conservation. Gabriella: Yes they are! i feel conected to my ancester staying outdoor, like they did when construction was not as we know it nowasays Adrianna: I loved the glowing of the rock formations at sunset. It was an ethereal experience. Gabriella: Yes it is! also i am very catholic and being outdoor reminds me of the creation of good! Adrianna: My favorite wilderness experience was visiting Garden of the Gods in Colorado. Have you ever been? Gabriella: I havent been there, what is like? can you saty overnight outdoors? Adrianna: I am not sure if you can camp overnight, but apparently the original surveyors wanted to turn it into a beer garden.

i just started dating someone new.

Dating is a stage of romantic relationships in humans whereby two people meet socially with the aim of each assessing the other's suitability as a prospective partner in an intimate relationship or marriage. It is a form of courtship, consisting of social activities done by the couple, either alone or with others. The protocols and practices of dating, and the terms used to describe it, vary considerably from country to country and over time. While the term has several meanings, the most frequent usage refers to two people exploring whether they are romantically or sexually compatible by participating in dates with the other. With the use of modern technology, people can date via telephone or computer or meet in person. Dating may also involve two or more people who have already decided that they share romantic or sexual feelings toward each other. These people will have dates on a regular basis, and they may or may not be having sexual relations. This period of courtship is sometimes seen as a precursor to engagement. Some cultures require people to wait until a certain age to begin dating, which has been a source of controversy. Dating as an institution is a relatively recent phenomenon which has mainly emerged in the last few centuries. Alexandria: I just started dating someone new for the first time in a while. Do you have any advice or your own courtship activities? Mackenzie: WOW! good question, not really? What is he/she like? Alexandria: If you've ever seen Parks and Recreation before, she's a lot like Aubrey Plaza's character April. Mackenzie: Well, I have seen that show but cannot remember that character. I will just say this: be honest! Alexandria: She started off as Ron Swanson's assistant, and had that deadpan style comedy, but that's besides the point. I agree though, it's not good to be deceitful. Mackenzie: That show is amazing! It can destroy relationships! Alexandria: Then I have to make sure we never watch it together, just to be sure she doesn't think I have a thing for Aubrey Plaza. Mackenzie: Totally agree with you on that one! Alexandria: At least Rebecca and I have the same humor style, even though it can vary greatly at times. Mackenzie: Listen that show is the best!

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. Morgan: Blue is my favorite color of all time. Hope: Same! I love blue, it is one of the three primary colours Morgan: How interesting. What are the other 2 primary colors? Hope: Red and Green, Blue however is between violet and green on the spectrum Morgan: That is interesting. Doesn't blue mixed with yellow make green? Hope: That is true and most blues contain a slight mixture of other colors; azure contains some green Morgan: I didn't know colors were so detailed. Hope: Yeah if you have blue eyes , Tyndall scattering explains blue eyes.

my favorite color is yellow.

Yellow is the color between green and orange on the spectrum of visible light. It is evoked by light with a dominant wavelength of roughly 570590 nm. It is a primary color in subtractive color systems, used in painting or color printing. In the RGB color model, used to create colors on television and computer screens, yellow is a secondary color made by combining red and green at equal intensity. Carotenoids give the characteristic yellow color to autumn leaves, corn, canaries, daffodils, and lemons, as well as egg yolks, buttercups, and bananas. They absorb light energy and protect plants from photodamage. Sunlight has a slight yellowish hue, due to the surface temperature of the sun. Because it was widely available, yellow ochre pigment was one of the first colors used in art; the Lascaux cave in France has a painting of a yellow horse 17,000 years old. Ochre and orpiment pigments were used to represent gold and skin color in Egyptian tombs, then in the murals in Roman villas. In the early Christian church, yellow was the color associated with the Pope and the golden keys of the Kingdom, but was also associated with Judas Iscariot and was used to mark heretics. In the 20th century, Jews in Nazi-occupied Europe were forced to wear a yellow star. Summer: My favorite color is yellow, do you know anything cool about that color? Dylan: I love yellow! Such a sunny color! Yellow is the color between orange and green on the spectrum of light. Summer: Oh that's pretty cool, do you know what wavelengths of light yellow occurs at? Dylan: As a matter of fact, I do! It occurs at a wavelength of 570590. Isn't that cool? Summer: Yeah that's pretty awesome, do you know anything about the Psychology of Colors? Does yellow have some interesting psychology behind it? Dylan: Yellow usually stands for happiness and optimism! Maybe because people relate yellow with the sun? Sunlight does have a slight yellowish hue, due to the surface temperature of the sun. Summer: That makes total sense! That's so cool, do you know anything about the Psychology of Red by any chance? Dylan: Red is usually associated with anger, war, passion and love. Such opposites! In the RGB color model used in tvs and monitors, yellow is created by combining red and green.

i know karate.

The Ryukyu Kingdom was annexed by Japan in 1879. Karate was brought to Japan in the early 20th century during a time of migration as Ryukyuans, especially from Okinawa, looked for work in Japan. It was systematically taught in Japan after the Taishō era. In 1922 the Japanese Ministry of Education invited Gichin Funakoshi to Tokyo to give a karate demonstration. In 1924 Keio University established the first university karate club in mainland Japan and by 1932, major Japanese universities had karate clubs. In this era of escalating Japanese militarism, the name was changed from ("Chinese hand" or "Tang hand") to ("empty hand") – both of which are pronounced "karate" in Japanese – to indicate that the Japanese wished to develop the combat form in Japanese style. After World War II, Okinawa became an important United States military site and karate became popular among servicemen stationed there. The martial arts movies of the 1960s and 1970s served to greatly increase the popularity of martial arts around the world, and in English the word "karate" began to be used in a generic way to refer to all striking-based Oriental martial arts. Karate schools began appearing across the world, catering to those with casual interest as well as those seeking a deeper study of the art. Richard: hi Melissa: Hi! Hi hat, also spelled hihat are cymbals played with a foot pedal. But I'm sure you knew that already. Richard: yes i knew already Melissa: They are different than clash cymbals, which are played by holding them in each hand and, well...clashing them. Richard: no idea Melissa: Alrighty then! Well, I like cymbals. A pretty common instrument. Do you play any instruments? Richard: not particular Melissa: I used to play the drums. I had a trap set a really long time ago. A collection of drums played with sticks made up my drum set. Richard: yes i have drum sticks Melissa: Do you like Phil Collins? He's an English drummer. And he sings and wrights a lot of songs as well.

i like to get involved in politics.

Activism consists of efforts to promote, impede, or direct social, political, economic, or environmental reform or stasis with the desire to make improvements in society. Forms of activism range from writing letters to newspapers or to politicians, political campaigning, economic activism such as boycotts or preferentially patronizing businesses, rallies, street marches, strikes, sit-ins, and hunger strikes. One can also express activism through different forms of art (artivism). Daily acts of protest such as not buying clothes from a certain clothing company because they exploit workers is another form of activism. Research has begun to explore how activist groups use social media to facilitate civic engagement and collective action. The "Online Etymology Dictionary" records the English words "activism" and "activist" (in the political sense) from 1920 and from 1915 respectively. Activists can function in roles as public officials, as in judicial activism. Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., introduced the term "judicial activism" in a January 1946 "Fortune" magazine article titled "The Supreme Court: 1947". Activists are also public watchdogs and whistle blowers, attempting to understand all the actions of every form of government that acts in the name of the people: all government must be accountable to oversight and transparency. Edgar: I like to get involved in politics. I really like to promote reform to help make improvements in society. Landon: Neat! Is there a particular cause? Edgar: Anything I feel is needed. We write letters to newspapers, campaign, some go to the extreme of boycotting, or rallies. Landon: I see. How much time does it take? Edgar: This takes up a lot of time. I mean you can go as far as not even buying things from a certain retailer because of the way they exploit their workers. Landon: Ah, yea that makes sense. Are there any particular retailers that are best to stay away from? Edgar: Not any off the top of my head, but research usually proves worthy. Use of social media can also help our cause by engaging others. Landon: I bet! It's a literal tool these days to communicate with companies

my husband is a cop.

A police officer, also known as an officer, policeperson, policeman, policewoman, cop, police agent, or a police employee is a warranted law employee of a police force. In most countries, "police officer" is a generic term not specifying a particular rank. In most police departments of the United States, "police officer" or "officer" is also the rank held by a regular police officer (i.e. one without supervisory duties). In some nations the use of the rank "officer" is legally reserved for military personnel. Police officers are generally charged with the apprehension of criminals and the prevention and detection of crime, protection and assistance of the general public, and the maintenance of public order. Police officers may be sworn to an oath, and have the power to arrest people and detain them for a limited time, along with other duties and powers. Some police officers may also be trained in special duties, such as counter-terrorism, surveillance, child protection, VIP protection, civil law enforcement, and investigation techniques into major crime including fraud, rape, murder, and drug trafficking. Although many police officers wear a corresponding uniform, some police officers are plain-clothed in order to dissimulate as ordinary citizens. Melissa: Hi. My husband is a Police Officer. Sometimes I worry about him. Lydia: Does your husband wear a police uniform or is he a plain-clothed officer? Melissa: A Police Uniform. I'd like to know more about his job. He is kind of closed lip about it all. Lydia: Police Officers have a lot of sensitive information to keep due to their different duties Melissa: Yeah. He doesn't talk much about his job. What kind of things does he do? Lydia: I know most police officers are assigned to certain patrol areas to arrest criminals or some can be assigned to desk jobs. Melissa: I don't think he is on a desk job. He and his partner ride in a squad car, I think. Lydia: It's a shame he doesn't share more stories from his job. Police officers must see some unimaginable things each week.

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. Kathryn: Depression is when a person experiences low mood and an aversion to activities that affects their thoughts or behaviors. It can be very limiting. Martin: I have experienced it in the past. It's very hard to live with. How many people in the US suffer from it? Kathryn: I'm not sure how many people suffer but I know it is a major crisis. A depressed mood can be a symptom of a disorder such as major depressive disorder or dysthymia. Martin: What are some other symptoms? I suffered from it for years. I was put on Zoloft. Kathryn: Symptoms can include sadness, anxiety, a feeling of emptiness, worthlessness and a sense of hopelessness. Martin: I had a medium level case of it. What are some of the treatments used? Kathryn: I know that most people are treated with anti-depressants and therapy. major depressive disorder can have a negative effect in a person's work, school, and their health. Martin: Yeah it was really hard to function in school. Can depression lead to psychosis? Kathryn: Some individuals occasionally will have false beliefs and think they see or hear things that other people cannot. Martin: It runs in my family. Is depression hereditary normally?

i am active on my city council.

A city council, town council, town board, or board of aldermen is the legislative body that governs a city, town, municipality, or local government area. Because of the differences in legislation between the states, the exact definition of a City Council varies. However, it is generally only those local government areas which have been specifically granted city status (usually on a basis of population) that are entitled to refer to themselves as cities. The official title is "Corporation of the City of ______" or similar. Some of the urban areas of Australia are governed mostly by a single entity (see [Brisbane] and other [Queensland] cities), while others may be controlled by a multitude of much smaller city councils. Also some significant urban areas can be under the jurisdiction of otherwise rural local governments. Periodic re-alignments of boundaries attempt to rationalize these situations and adjust the deployment of assets and resources. The 2001 Local Government Act restyled the five county boroughs of Dublin, Cork, Galway, Waterford, and Limerick as city councils, with the same status in law as county councils. The 2014 Local Government Act Merged Limerick City and Limerick County Council together and Waterford City and Waterford County Council together effectively abolishing Waterford and Limerick City council, While Limerick and Waterford maintain City Status. Jayden: I'm part of the city council! Its the board that governs a city/town. Its the quickest way to become part of the government! Lillian: Oh cool. So you get to be a part of the decision that get made about your city/town? Jayden: Yes! It's the fastest way to change your living environment and its the body of legislation between the state and the city. Lillian: That sounds great. I don't think i have a city council in my town. Jayden: Yeah, towns with a city council must have gotten granted special access to refer themselves as a city and set their own special laws that don't interfere with federal or state law! Lillian: Oh ok. Makes sense. How does one become a part of city coucil? Jayden: I'm not quite sure, but I am sure its various tedious tasks that make a city eligible to get granted the ability to have a city council! Lillian: Oh i see! Well that was interesting to hear about.

i believe in fairytales.

A fairy tale is a type of short story that typically features folkloric fantasy characters, such as dwarfs, dragons, elves, fairies, giants, gnomes, goblins, griffins, mermaids, talking animals, trolls, unicorns, or witches, and usually magic or enchantments. Fairy tales may be distinguished from other folk narratives such as legends (which generally involve belief in the veracity of the events described) and explicitly moral tales, including beast fables. The term is mainly used for stories with origins in European tradition and, at least in recent centuries, mostly relates to children's literature. In less technical contexts, the term is also used to describe something blessed with unusual happiness, as in "fairy tale ending" (a happy ending) or "fairy tale romance". Colloquially, a "fairy tale" or "fairy story" can also mean any far-fetched story or tall tale; it is used especially of any story that not only is not true, but could not possibly be true. Legends are perceived as real; fairy tales may merge into legends, where the narrative is perceived both by teller and hearers as being grounded in historical truth. However, unlike legends and epics, they usually do not contain more than superficial references to religion and actual places, people, and events; they take place once upon a time rather than in actual times. Grace: Do you enjoy reading fairy tales? I read books to my kids every night and they love stories with talking animals and fantasy characters. Zachary: I don't have kids, so I don't read them often, but I do enjoy fairy tales generally. What's your kids favorite one? Grace: The Gingerbread man is the current favorite, though the one I have doesn't have the typical happy ending that most fairy tales have Zachary: That's a good one. It's a long shot, but have you ever heard of The Stinky Cheese Man? It's a parody book of old fairy tales. Grace: It sounds so familiar, but I have not read it, I see it was written by Jon Scieszka, so I may need to look more into that author Zachary: I don't know what else he's done, I just had that book when I was growing up and liked it a lot. There's a lot of stories in it. Grace: He had a Time Warp Trio series of books that taught kids about history and was adapted into a TV show Zachary: Oh, that could be fun. I like history. It sounds kind of like a show called Histeria! that was on when I was younger. Grace: I find history a bit boring at times, but I think I could manage watching The Time Warp Trio with my kids, its about three boys who travel through time and space with a mysterious object know as "The Book" Zachary: Yeah, if it's well told, history can be fun, but it can also be boring. There's a series of books called Horrible Histories that are well written and tell the interesting parts of history.

i like imagine dragons.

Imagine Dragons is an American rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, consisting of lead vocalist Dan Reynolds, lead guitarist Wayne Sermon, bassist and keyboardist Ben McKee, and drummer Daniel Platzman. The band first gained exposure with the release of single "It's Time", followed by their award-winning debut studio album "Night Visions" (2012), which resulted in the chart topping singles "Radioactive" and "Demons". "Billboard" placed them at the top of their "Year In Rock" rankings for 2013 and 2017 and named them their "Breakthrough Band of 2013". and "Biggest Band of 2017." "Rolling Stone" named their single "Radioactive", which holds the record for most weeks on the Hot 100, from "Night Visions" the "biggest rock hit of the year", and MTV called them "the year's biggest breakout band". The band's second studio album "Smoke + Mirrors" (2015) reached number one in the US, Canada and the UK. After a brief hiatus, the band released their third studio album, "Evolve" (2017) which resulted in the chart-topping singles, "Believer" and "Thunder". While all three albums were commercially successful, critical reception was mixed. Imagine Dragons has won three American Music Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, one Grammy Award, and one World Music Award. Brandon: I think Imagine Dragons is a really rock good band. Dakota: I have never heard of them. What is one of their popular songs? Brandon: Some of their more popular songs are "Radioactive: and "Demons". Dakota: I think I may have heard Radioactive. How long ago did the band form? Brandon: Imagine Dragons got together back in 2008 Dakota: Do they also play in live shows? I love to go to concerts and experience music with other fans. Brandon: Oh yes they play live shows. They were voted best rock band of 2017 for a reason. Dakota: For sure. I will see if they come near me so I can see them for myself. I much prefer rock music to other genres. Brandon: I love rock music too. I like both American rock and United Kingdom rock. Dakota: I like to listen to hard rock and heavy metal. The best decade for me was the 80's. I like so many bands from that period.

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. Reagan: I am a disc jockey Caitlyn: Oh cool! So you play existing recorded music for a live audience? Reagan: I do! It is pretty fast paced Caitlyn: What type of DJ are you? A radio DJ, club DJ who performs at a nightclub or Music festival or a turntablist who uses record players, usually turntable, to manipulate sounds on the phonograph record? Reagan: Club DJ. Rocking all night! Caitlyn: Cool!!! Do you also create mixes, remixes and tracks that are recorded for later sale and distribution? Reagan: I love mixing. I think that is my passion Caitlyn: Neat! Do you also do what's done in hip hop music, where DJs may create beats, using percussion breaks, basslines and other musical content sampled from pre-existing records? Reagan: Yeah, we do a lot of that. It is a lot of listening to headphones. Caitlyn: True! Do you also use use those beats to rap over?

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. Brittany: I have started to really start caring for my skin and supporting its integrity and it has been working wonders! Julian: That is great, what have you been using? Brittany: Well a lot of it isn't products, it's also nutrition and sun exposure. Julian: I see, so your diet? Brittany: Well my diet used to be really bad but I started to learn about nutrition and it really helped my skin clear up. Same with exposure to the sun. Julian: I see. What foods are you eating? Brittany: I've been taking vitamin supplements, personal care products, and eating more fruits and vegetables. Julian: I love fruits and vegetables, apples are my favorite.

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. Mario: I love to salsa dance. It's something like the cha-cha-cha and Puerto Rican bomba. Stephen: I never did salsa I would love to learn how to move like them. Mario: It's easy, all you have to do is shift your weight by stepping. Your upper body should remain unaffected by the weight changes. Stephen: I love the swift movement they do when dancing the salsa do you dance alot? Mario: Yes, I dance at many night clubs and festivals. Stephen: I love the night clubs the music be so upbeat and fun you got me ready to hang out to do some salsa dancing lol. Mario: Yeah, salsa dancing is usually suitable for music ranging from about 150 bpm (beats per minute) to around 250 bpm. Stephen: I think I would get tired fast then I got to get some breathing techniques together that bpm is pretty fast that's why when you see dancers on tv they foot work be so fast so they can keep up with the music. Mario: Exactly, you have to take three steps for every four beats of music, so it can be tiring. Stephen: Maybe I need to start practicing right away lol I would be embarrassed to get on the dance floor like I'm a expert and salsa just ti trip over my feet all night.

my uncle use to work on fish boats in 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. Shelby: Have you ever been to Florida? it's the third most populated state! Alejandro: Yes I have! I went to Panama City Beach Shelby: That's cool! Panama City Beach is near Tallahassee, which is the capital Alejandro: The beach was beautiful Shelby: Yes it is, Florida has the longest coastline in the contiguous US Alejandro: I didn't know that Shelby: Yeah, much of the state is at or near sea level Alejandro: Wow, it must be a really flat state Shelby: Yeah, out of every U.S. state, Florida has the lowest high point Alejandro: That's interesting! Shelby: Yeah, out of every U.S. state, Florida has the lowest high point

i love 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. Emma: I like dancing for exercise and staying in shape. Christian: I think it's got both aesthetic and symbolics value and relates to different cultures. Emma: Yeah its the choreography that describes what kind it is. Christian: Haave you ever heard of service choreography before? Emma: No. I know it can social, ceremonial, competitive, martial, or sacred in form. Christian: Ah, well Service Choreography related to the global perspective. Emma: Ok, It goes with music . and rhythm is associated with it. Christian: I think my favorite is when it tells a story.

i like the beatles.

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. With members John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, they became widely regarded as the foremost and most influential music band. Rooted in skiffle, beat and 1950s rock and roll, the Beatles later experimented with several musical styles, ranging from pop ballads and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock, often incorporating classical elements and unconventional recording techniques in innovative ways. In 1963 their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania"; as the group's music grew in sophistication, led by primary songwriters Lennon and McCartney, the band were integral to pop music's evolution into an art form and to the development of the counterculture of the 1960s. The Beatles built their reputation playing clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg over a three-year period from 1960, with Stuart Sutcliffe initially serving as bass player. The core trio of Lennon, McCartney and Harrison went through a succession of drummers, including Pete Best, before asking Starr to join them in 1962. Manager Brian Epstein moulded them into a professional act, and producer George Martin guided and developed their recordings, greatly expanding the group's popularity in the United Kingdom after their first hit, "Love Me Do", in late 1962. Nicholas: The Beatles are one of my all time favorite bands. Juan: Yes I like them. They formed in Liverpool in 1960. Nicholas: Wow, such a long time ago. How did they get together/ Juan: I'm not sure how they got together initially but they went through a lot of drummers before asking Ringo to join them in 1962. Nicholas: I didn't know that. Were all the other members from the beginning? Juan: Not exactly. They had a bass player named Stuart Sutcliffe initially as well. Nicholas: Wow, I've never heard of him. What happened to him? Juan: I think he died in 1962. He was originally an artists and left the band to pursue a career as a painter. Nicholas: Wow if he only knew how famous he could have become. Juan: Yes, they got popular after he left. Beatlemania happened in 1963.

i play piano.

The piano is an acoustic, stringed musical instrument invented in Italy by Bartolomeo Cristofori around the year 1700 (the exact year is uncertain), in which the strings are struck by hammers. It is played using a keyboard, which is a row of keys (small levers) that the performer presses down or strikes with the fingers and thumbs of both hands to cause the hammers to strike the strings. The word "piano" is a shortened form of "pianoforte", the Italian term for the early 1700s versions of the instrument, which in turn derives from "gravicembalo col piano e forte" and "fortepiano". The Italian musical terms "piano" and "forte" indicate "soft" and "loud" respectively, in this context referring to the variations in volume (i.e., loudness) produced in response to a pianist's touch or pressure on the keys: the greater the velocity of a key press, the greater the force of the hammer hitting the strings, and the louder the sound of the note produced and the stronger the attack. The first fortepianos in the 1700s had a quieter sound and smaller dynamic range. An acoustic piano usually has a protective wooden case surrounding the soundboard and metal strings, which are strung under great tension on a heavy metal frame. Mason: I play the piano, I find it to be one of the most soulfull instruments. Kiara: It is a soothing sound. It's only been around since 1700. Mason: Really? I figured it would have been around much longer. I wonder who invented it or thought about it first? Kiara: Bartolomeo Cristofori invented the piano, but back then it was called the pianoforte. Mason: It's good to know there's a definitive answer to that question, now I won't have to wonder anymore. Do you enjoy classical music? Kiara: Sometimes, but I usually prefer come classic rock and roll. Mason: Oh that's good too, do you have a favorite artist? Mine is Buckethead. Kiara: I have never heard of bucket head but I like Led Zeppelin and Guns N' Roses with Slash

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. Colby: I really want to live in Iceland. It's a European Nordic Island country in the North Atlantic Ocean. Julia: Ive been curious about Iceland lately. Does it have a high population? Id want to visit there some day. Colby: Actually, it is the most sparsely populated country in Europe. Julia: Oh wow thats wild, What are the best tourists spots in Iceland? Any recommendations? Colby: It is volcanically active so there are lots of volcanoes and hot springs! Julia: Oh neat! Id love to go see some hot springs and maybe a volcano. But I wouldnt get too close. Does it always stay cold in Iceland? Colby: Even though it has a high latitude, it is warmed by the Gulf Stream so the climate is temperate. Julia: Oh cool so I guess that I wont have to wear a very heavy winter coat then, Any other Iceland facts that I need to know? Colby: Well, the interior has mountains, glaciers, and lava fields. Julia: Oh glaciers! thats cool. Id love to see one in real life. Do Eskimos live in Iceland dont they?

i listen to linkin park , i don t know why.

Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. Formed in 1996, the band rose to international fame with their debut album "Hybrid Theory" (2000), which was certified Diamond by the RIAA in 2005 and multi-Platinum in several other countries. Their following studio album "Meteora" continued the band's success, topping the "Billboard" 200 album chart in 2003, and was followed by extensive touring and charity work. Having adapted nu metal and rap metal to a radio-friendly yet densely layered style in "Hybrid Theory" and "Meteora", the band explored other genres on their next studio album, "Minutes to Midnight" (2007). The album topped the "Billboard" charts and had the third-best debut week of any album that year. The band continued to explore a wider variation of musical types in their fourth album, "A Thousand Suns" (2010), layering their music with more electronic sounds. Their fifth album, "Living Things" (2012), combines musical elements from all of their previous records. Their sixth album, "The Hunting Party" (2014), returned to a heavier rock sound. Their seventh album "One More Light", a more electronic and pop-oriented record, was released on May 19, 2017. Steven: I love linkin park! Linkin Park is an American rock band Elizabeth: I'm not much into that type of music, what else can you tell me? Steven: Well the first thing you should know is they are from Agoura Hills, California. Elizabeth: Are they still headquartered out of there? Steven: Im not sure but Formed in 1996, the band rose to international fame with their debut album "Hybrid Theory" Elizabeth: Have they won any Grammy's? Steven: yes they have and Their following studio album "Meteora" continued the band's success. Elizabeth: Are they still popular now?

i love to go hiking.

Hiking is the preferred term, in Canada and the United States, for a long, vigorous walk, usually on trails (footpaths), in the countryside, while the word walking is used for shorter, particularly urban walks. On the other hand, in the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland, the word "walking" is acceptable to describe "all forms" of walking, whether it is a walk in the park or backpacking in the Alps. The word hiking is also often used in the UK, along with rambling (a slightly old-fashioned term), hillwalking, and fell walking (a term mostly used for hillwalking in northern England). The term bushwalking is endemic to Australia, having been adopted by the Sydney Bush Walkers club in 1927. In New Zealand a long, vigorous walk or hike is called tramping. It is a popular activity with numerous worldwide, and studies suggest that all forms of walking have health benefits. In the United States, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, and United Kingdom, hiking means walking outdoors on a trail, or off trail, for recreational purposes. A day hike refers to a hike that can be completed in a single day. However, in the United Kingdom, the word walking is also used, as well as rambling, while walking in mountainous areas is called hillwalking. Chloe: Hiking is very popular wordwide as a fun activity. I typically hike and I have lost 10 pounds of weight in the last 3 months. Sofia: I enjoy going hiking when I go camping. Chloe: I enjoy hiking when I camp as well. When do you usually camp? Sofia: I live in Tennessee and I normally Camp right on the river Chloe: Camping near the river is great, there are usually great hikes with rivers running along side them. Have you hiked to high peaks or do you typically hike in lower areas? Sofia: I normally hike in lower areas near the river I like the scenery in the nature and the woods Chloe: I love the scenery when I hike as well, I live in Washington so there are huge trees and amazing mountains. Sofia: I bet that is absolutely beautiful. I always carry my phonep so I've got my camera with me

my parents met at woodstock.

The Woodstock Music & Art Fair—informally, the Woodstock Festival or simply Woodstock— was a music festival in the United States in 1969 which attracted an audience of over 400,000. Scheduled for August 15–17 on a dairy farm in the Catskill Mountains of southern New York State, northwest of New York City, it ran over to Monday, Billed as "An Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music", it was held at Max Yasgur's dairy farm near the hamlet of White Lake in the town of Bethel. In Sullivan County, Bethel is southwest of the town of Woodstock in adjoining Ulster County. During the sometimes rainy weekend, 32 acts performed outdoors before an audience of more than 400,000 people. It is widely regarded as a pivotal moment in popular music history, as well as the definitive nexus for the larger counterculture generation. "Rolling Stone" listed it as one of the "50 Moments That Changed the History of Rock and Roll". The event was captured in the Academy Award-winning 1970 documentary movie "Woodstock", an accompanying , and Joni Mitchell's song "Woodstock", which commemorated the event and became a major hit for both Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and Matthews Southern Comfort. Joni Mitchell said, “Woodstock was a spark of beauty” where half-a-million kids “saw that they were part of a greater organism.” In 2017, the festival site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Colin: Hello have you heard of Woodstock? Andrea: Yea Woodstock was the big art and music festival back in 1969 advocating peace. Colin: Oh okay I wasn't sure exactly what it was, do tell more! Andrea: It was one of the biggest music festivals with over 400000 people attending Colin: Where was it located? Andrea: its was a 3 day festival on a dairy farm south of southern New york Colin: It sounds like fun! What all would people do there? Andrea: 32 acts played with loads of music playing while everyone dropped acid or smoked weed, about 400000 or so people. Colin: Oh wow.. thats alot of people, and drugs!! Andrea: Yep it was considered a pivotal point in rock and roll history

i love to have my nails done.

A manicure is a cosmetic beauty treatment for the fingernails and hands performed at home or in a nail salon. A manicure consists of filing and shaping the "free edge", pushing and clipping (with a cuticle pusher and cuticle nippers) any nonliving tissue (but limited to the cuticle and hangnails), treatments with various liquids, massage of the hand, and the application of fingernail polish. When the same is applied to the toenails and feet, the treatment is referred to as a pedicure. Some manicures include painting pictures or designs on the nails, or applying small decals or imitation jewels. Other nail treatments may include the application of artificial gel nails, tips, or acrylics, which may be referred to as "French manicures". In many areas, manicurists are licensed and follow regulations. Since skin is manipulated and is sometimes trimmed, there is a risk of spreading infection when tools are used across many people. Therefore, having proper sanitation can be a serious issue. The English word "manicure" comes from the French word "manucure", meaning "care of the hands", which in turn originates from the Latin words "manus", for "hand", and "cura", for "care". Similarly, the English word "pedicure" comes from the Latin words "ped", for "foot", and "cura", for "care". Brittany: I just love getting a new manicure that is cosmetic beauty treatment for the fingernails Jeremiah: Me too! What kind of manicure did you get? Brittany: I like french but I really just like my hands touched. If you apply the same treatment to the feet the treatment is referred to as a pedicure. Jeremiah: Did you get a pedicure as well? Brittany: Not this time but i need one. Some manicures include painting pictures or designs on the nails But i dont get those a lot. Jeremiah: Did they use an orange stick on your cuticles? Brittany: I have never had that done before. I know other nail treatments may include the application of artificial gel nails, tips but I like the natural look. Jeremiah: I like the natural look as well. What color polish did you get?

rita hayworth is the woman of my dreams.

Rita Hayworth (born Margarita Carmen Cansino; October 17, 1918May 14, 1987) was an American actress and dancer. She achieved fame during the 1940s as one of the era's top stars, appearing in a total of 61 films over 37 years. The press coined the term "The Love Goddess" to describe Hayworth after she had become the most glamorous screen idol of the 1940s. She was the top pin-up girl for GIs during World War II. Hayworth is perhaps best known for her performance in the 1946 film noir, "Gilda", opposite Glenn Ford, in which she played the "femme fatale" in her first major dramatic role. Fred Astaire, with whom she made two films, called her his favorite dance partner. Her greatest success was in the Technicolor musical "Cover Girl" (1944), with Gene Kelly. She is listed as one of the top 25 female motion picture stars of all time in the American Film Institute's survey, AFI's 100 Years...100 Stars. In 1980, Hayworth was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, which contributed to her death at age 68. The public disclosure and discussion of her illness drew attention to Alzheimer's, and helped to increase public and private funding for Alzheimer's research. Hayworth was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1918 as Margarita Carmen Cansino, the oldest child of two dancers. Trenton: Let's be real here. Is there anyone more appealing than Rita Hayworth, The Love Goddess of the 1940s? Kayla: I have not seen her before, how does she look? Trenton: Let's just put it like this: ever seen a World War II pin-up girl? Posing all seductive in front of a bomber or a tank or something? Yeah, that's her. Kayla: I have, that sounds great, those were different times though! Trenton: They absolutely were. Unfortunately, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 1980. It really can happen to anyone. Kayla: Oh, that is not fun, my great grandmothers has that, it is terrible Trenton: Mine did as well actually. But since she was such a huge star, a lot of public and private funding for research of the illness started pouring in. Kayla: That is good though to draw attention to the issue! Trenton: Yeah of course. Brain and mental health issues don't get near enough public discussion or attention, and that's a tragedy. Kayla: That is for sure, I guess because they are not visible as much

i just moved to los angeles from tokyo.

Tokyo (, ), officially Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital city of Japan and one of its 47 prefectures. The Greater Tokyo Area is the most populous metropolitan area in the world. It is the seat of the Emperor of Japan and the Japanese government. Tokyo is in the Kantō region on the southeastern side of the main island Honshu and includes the Izu Islands and Ogasawara Islands. Formerly known as Edo, it has been the de facto seat of government since 1603 when Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu made the city his headquarters. It officially became the capital after Emperor Meiji moved his seat to the city from the old capital of Kyoto in 1868; at that time Edo was renamed Tokyo. Tokyo Metropolis was formed in 1943 from the merger of the former and the . Tokyo is often referred to as a city, but is officially known and governed as a "metropolitan prefecture", which differs from and combines elements of a city and a prefecture, a characteristic unique to Tokyo. The Tokyo metropolitan government administers the 23 Special Wards of Tokyo (each governed as an individual city), which cover the area that was the City of Tokyo before it merged and became the metropolitan prefecture in 1943. The metropolitan government also administers 39 municipalities in the western part of the prefecture and the two outlying island chains. Makayla: Hi, I just moved to Los Angeles are you familiar with the area? Landon: I have been a couple times. I enjoy the area. I am from Miami, have you ever been? Makayla: I have not but I would love to because of their advancement in entertainment and the arts. Landon: They have a very interesting culture. Lots of Cuban influence and great food and dancing! Makayla: I would love to see some traditional Cuban dancing. It's mainly influenced by Spain right? Landon: Yes, they are very influenced by Spain. Most Cubans are of European descent. Makayla: I am definitely going to plan a trip to Miami for my next vacation. Landon: That's a great idea. It's a very dense area but you should have no problem

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. Jessica: I have owned a Chevrolet Tahoe for many years. What do you know about Chevrolets? Caitlin: I know a little bit. In 2005 they relaunched in Europe. Jessica: With the relaunch in Europe, what changes occurred? Caitlin: They started primarily selling vehicles built by GM Daewoo of South Korea. Jessica: What is their most popular model? Caitlin: I'm not quite sure, but I do know that between 32' and 34', Ford produced the Model A, Model B, $ Model 40. Jessica: Who sells more vehicles....Ford or Chevrolet? Caitlin: The numbers very depending on year and quarter, and I would imagine are close since Chevrolet is now a division of GM.

i am obsessed with filming.

Cinematography (also called "Direction of Photography") is the science or art of motion-picture photography by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor, or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as film stock. Typically, a lens is used to repeatedly focus the light reflected from objects into real images on the light-sensitive surface inside a camera during a questioned exposure, creating multiple images. With an electronic image sensor, this produces an electrical charge at each pixel, which is electronically processed and stored in a video file for subsequent display or processing. The result with photographic emulsion is a series of invisible latent images on the film stock, which are later chemically "developed" into a visible image. The images on the film stock are played back at a rapid speed and projected onto a screen, creating the illusion of motion. Cinematography finds uses in many fields of science and business as well as for entertainment purposes and mass communication. The word "cinematography" was created from the Greek words ("kinema"), meaning "movement, motion" and ("graphein") meaning "to record", together meaning "recording motion." Genesis: I really like filming, do you like it at all? Anthony: Yes! I'm big into cinematography. It's an actual science and art of motion-picture photography, so it's very important to how the film gets made and how it looks. It includes things like recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, among other things. Genesis: That's awesome! Definitely, it's super complicated and it has evolved quite a bit since the early days. Anthony: Yeah, it involves things like using a lens to repeatedly focus the light reflected from objects into real images onto things like a light sensitive surface inside a camera when doing an exposure, in order to create multiple images. It's highly complex stuff. Genesis: I did not know all that, the things people are able to do with modern day cinematography is beautiful. Anthony: Yeah, and that's just part of the process. But the end result with photographic emulsion ends up being a series of invisible latent images on the film stock that's produced, and then these are taken to be chemically developed into an actual visible image. Tough work. Genesis: You're really beginning to make me appreciate all the complicated things that are able to make cinematography possible! Anthony: It really is something to appreciate, especially because it's not just about the movie business, but it's applicable to fields of science, business, mass communication, and then, of course, entertainment. So, it's so multi-purposeful. Genesis: That's so cool! Thank you for all this information about cinematography, it piqued my interest in it all even more. Anthony: And just so you have a better idea of what the word even means, it's Greek, meaning movement and motion (kinema), and to record (graphein). Recording motion!

my favorite music is jimi 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". Erik: Jimi Hendrix was one of the best guitarists in history! Julian: yes i loved his playing Erik: I think his stardom lead to his death. He was overworking himself even though he had been ill. Julian: did you know Aug. 18, 1969, legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix stepped onto the stage at the Woodstock, N.Y. Erik: I've been to the site of Woodstock, it's a lovely place in upstate NY Julian: he died of asphyxia while intoxicated with barbiturates. Erik: he was only 27 years old when he died. So sad. Same as Janis Joplin. Julian: Hendrix had taken nine of prescribed Vesparax sleeping tablets, 18 times the recommended dosage. Erik: He may have been experiencing some of the effects of long term drug use. That can really effect your mental health and cognitive function. Julian: well its sad either way

i have a family that are all tall.

Human height or stature is the distance from the bottom of the feet to the top of the head in a human body, standing erect. It is measured using a stadiometer, usually in centimetres when using the metric system, or feet and inches when using the imperial system. A particular genetic profile in men called Y haplotype I-M170 is correlated with height. Ecological data shows that as the frequency of this genetic profile increases in the population, the average male height in a country also increases. When populations share genetic background and environmental factors, average height is frequently characteristic within the group. Exceptional height variation (around 20% deviation from average) within such a population is sometimes due to gigantism or dwarfism, which are medical conditions caused by specific genes or endocrine abnormalities. The development of human height can serve as an indicator of two key welfare components, namely nutritional quality and health. In regions of poverty or warfare, environmental factors like chronic malnutrition during childhood or adolescence may result in delayed growth and/or marked reductions in adult stature even without the presence of any of these medical conditions. Eric: Human height or stature is the distance from the bottom of the feet to the top of the head, I'm about 6 feet, how tall are you? Shane: I am 6'4 and still growing a bit, but sometimes I still feel short compared to other people, like NBA players Eric: that is tall! the instrument used to measure human height is called the stadiometer. and it is usually measured in centemeters. Shane: I have never heard of that, in America, our empirical system makes no sense, I wish we had a metric system like everyone else Eric: It makes sense for the United States to convert to the metric system like everyone else. Shane: I agree, I am used to it now, but it seems so pointless Eric: There are only seven countries that officially do not use the metric system. Shane: That is awesome, glad we have to be one of the only ones stuck in a pointless system haha Eric: Yeah the other countries other than the US are Myanmar, Liberia, Palau, Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and Samoa. Shane: So we are the only super power to still use it? That is interesting

my hobby creating houses out of matches.

David Mach (born 18 March 1956 in Methil, Fife) is a Scottish sculptor and installation artist. Mach's artistic style is based on flowing assemblages of mass-produced objects. Typically these include magazines,vicious teddy bears,newspapers, car tyres, match sticks and coat hangers. Many of his installations are temporary and constructed in public spaces. One example of his early magazine pieces, "Adding Fuel to the Fire", was an installation assembled from an old truck and several cars surrounded and subsumed by about 100 tons of magazines, individually arranged to create the impression that the vehicles were being caught in an explosion of flames and billowing smoke. An early influential sculpture was "Polaris," exhibited outside the Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Centre, London in 1983. This consisted of some 6000 car tyres arranged as a lifesize replica of a Polaris submarine. Mach intended it as a protest against the nuclear arms race meant to stir controversy. A member of the public who took exception to the piece tried to burn it down; unfortunately, he got caught in the flames himself and suffered fatal burns. In the early 1980s Mach started to produce some smaller-scale works assembled out of unstruck match sticks. Leslie: Have you heard of David Mach? David was born on the 18th of March 1956 in Methil, Fife, He is a Scottish sculptor and installation artist. Andrew: No but it sounds interesting? How was his work recieved? Leslie: His work was well received, Mach's own artistic style is based on flowing assemblages of mass-produced objects in giant sculptures. Andrew: I love sculptures, are any of his works on display now? Leslie: There are some but many of his different installations are only temporary and constructed in public spaces. Andrew: Oh I think I saw one his creations in a magazine, it was set up in Central Park? Leslie: Yes I believe there was several set up in central park, David almost always used objects that included magazines,vicious teddy bears,newspapers, car tyres, match sticks and coat hangers for his art pieces. Andrew: Does he sell some of the smaller works to the public?

my favorite rapper is yo gotti.

Mario Mims (born May 19, 1981), better known by his stage name Yo Gotti, is an American rapper. In 1996, Gotti released his debut album "Youngsta's On a Come Up" under the alias Lil Yo. He went to release "From Da Dope Game 2 Da Rap Game" (2000), "Self-Explanatory" (2001), "Life" (2003), "Back 2 da Basics" (2006), "Live from the Kitchen" (2012), "I Am" (2013) and "The Art of Hustle" (2016). Mims grew up in Ridgecrest Apartments of Frayser, Memphis. He began his music career around the age of 14, rapping as Lil Yo, affiliated with DJ Sound and his crew. Between 2000 and 2006, Yo Gotti released a string of independent albums: "From Da Dope Game 2 Da Rap Game" (2000), "Self-Explanatory" (2001), "Life" (2003), and "Back 2 da Basics" (2006). After several delays, Yo Gotti released his major label debut studio album "Live From The Kitchen" on January 10, 2012. The album's original first single was titled "5 Star" and it was released on May 20, 2009. The single peaked at 79 on the Hot 100, 19 on U.S R&B and 11 on U.S Rap. "Women Lie, Men Lie" featuring Lil Wayne the album's second single was released on December 11, 2009. The song peaked at 81 on 100, 22 on the U.S R&B and 12 on the U.S Rap. Lucy: Yo Gotti is a very interesting name. Bradley: Mario Mims goes by yo gotti on stage Lucy: Even his real name is strange. Bradley: Mario Mims is an american rapper Lucy: Most rappers seem to be American, honestly. When was he born? Bradley: Mario Mims was born 1981 Lucy: That's quite a while ago, he must not be as active as before. Bradley: yea hes a good rapper tho Lucy: I might have to look him up sometime then. Bradley: yo gotti is an american rapper so its a weird name for english

i m currently looking for a job in baltimore.

Baltimore (, ) is the largest city in the U.S. state of Maryland, and the 30th-most populous city in the United States. Baltimore was established by the Constitution of Maryland and is an independent city that is not part of any county. With a population of 617,734 in 2017, Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States. As of 2016, the population of the Baltimore metropolitan area was estimated to be just under 2.8 million, making it the 21st largest metropolitan area in the country. Baltimore is located about 40 miles northeast of Washington, D.C., making it a principal city in the Washington-Baltimore combined statistical area (CSA), the fourth largest CSA in the nation with a calculated 2016 population of 9,665,892. Founded in 1729, Baltimore is the second-largest seaport in the Mid-Atlantic. The city's Inner Harbor was once the second leading port of entry for immigrants to the United States and a major manufacturing center. After a decline in major manufacturing, industrialization, and rail transportation, Baltimore shifted to a service-oriented economy, with Johns Hopkins Hospital (founded 1889) and Johns Hopkins University (founded 1876), now the city's top two employers. Timothy: I am currently looking for a job in Baltimore. Caroline: You want to work in the largest city in the U.S. state of Maryland, and the 30th-most populous city in the United State? Timothy: Yes, there a ton of jobs there. Caroline: Also,it was was established by the Constitution of Maryland and is an independent city Timothy: That is cool, I really hope I get a job so I can stay. I love Baltimore. Caroline: It has a population of 617,734 in 2017, Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States Timothy: That is a lot of people. I hopefully can add to that statistic. Caroline: the population of the Baltimore metropolitan area was estimated to be just under 2.8 million, making it the 21st largest as at 2016

i enjoy watching tennis and golf on tv.

Golf Channel (Promoted on air as "Golf") (originally The Golf Channel from 1995 to 2007) is an American cable and satellite television network owned by the NBC Sports Group subsidiary of NBCUniversal division of Comcast. The channel focuses on coverage of the sport of golf, including live coverage of tournaments, as well as factual and instructional programming . Founded in Birmingham, Alabama, the channel's headquarters and studios are currently located in Orlando, Florida. Golf Channel is available in the United States, Canada and a few nations in Asia and Latin America through cable, satellite and wireless transmissions. As of February 2015, Golf Channel is available to approximately 79,250,000 pay television households (68.1% of households with television) in the United States. The idea of a 24-hour golf network came from media entrepreneur Joseph E. Gibbs of Birmingham, Alabama, who first thought of such a concept in 1991. Gibbs felt there was enough interest in golf among the public to support such a network, and commissioned a Gallup Poll to see if his instincts were correct. With the support of the polling behind him, Gibbs and legendary golfer Arnold Palmer then secured $80 million in financing from several cable television providers to launch the network, which was among the first cable networks developed to cover one singular sport. Kyle: Golf channe; was promoted on air as Gold form 1995 to 2007 is an American cable and satellite tv show Kylee: very good Kyle: im sorry its golf not gold. also it was created bye janet carr jeremy ray and Micheal makaowski Kylee: Tell me more Kyle: janet howard carr was an austalian physiotheirapist and academic whose research focused on stoke rehabilitation Kylee: How well, and how long did it take for the rehabilitation? Kyle: i doesnt say thats at all Kylee: Oh well, and where are you from?

i love to read.

Reading is a complex "cognitive process" of decoding symbols in order to construct or derive meaning (reading comprehension). Reading is a means of language acquisition, communication, and of sharing information and ideas. Like all languages, it is a complex interaction between the text and the reader which is shaped by the reader’s prior knowledge, experiences, attitude, and language community which is culturally and socially situated. The reading process requires continuous practice, development, and refinement. In addition, reading requires creativity and critical analysis. Consumers of literature make ventures with each piece, innately deviating from literal words to create images that make sense to them in the unfamiliar places the texts describe. Because reading is such a complex process, it cannot be controlled or restricted to one or two interpretations. There are no concrete laws in reading, but rather allows readers an escape to produce their own products introspectively. This promotes deep exploration of texts during interpretation. Readers use a variety of reading strategies to assist with decoding (to translate symbols into sounds or visual representations of speech) and comprehension. Bryson: Hi, do you like to read? I read somewhat often but I wish I had more time to do it Natalie: Readding is pretty cool, it's a crazy cognitive process. Bryson: I think so as well. I am able to read very quickly because of how often I used to read. I really like books with unique concepts Natalie: Books are nice but you can read in many ways. Reading is a way of acquring language and sharing of ideas and expressions. Bryson: Exactly. It is a very expressive medium, and people are forgetful of that sometimes Natalie: Reading is kinda crazy honestly. It's a complex process and should not be restricted. Bryson: Nope, thjat is why book burnings are so insane, that is knowledge and effort being wasted for no reason. Reading is a privelege, it should not be disrespected Natalie: Reading promotes many things, it allows people to go deep into interpretation of what the artist says.

i make cars for a living.

Tesla, Inc. (formerly Tesla Motors) is an American company that specializes in electric automotives, energy storage and solar panel manufacturing based in Palo Alto, California. Founded in 2003, the company specializes in electric cars, lithium-ion battery energy storage, and residential photovoltaic panels (through the subsidiary company SolarCity). The additional products Tesla sells include the Tesla Powerwall and Powerpack batteries, solar panels and solar roof tiles. CEO Elon Musk said that he envisions Tesla as a technology company and independent automaker, aimed at eventually offering electric cars at prices affordable to the average consumer. The company was named after the Serbian-American electrical engineer and physicist Nikola Tesla by company co-founders Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning. The company's Model S was the world's best-selling plug-in electric car in 2015 and 2016. Global sales of the Model S reached the 200,000 unit milestone during the fourth quarter of 2017. In September 2015, the company released its Model X, a crossover SUV. The Model 3 was released in July 2017. Tesla global sales passed 250,000 units in September 2017. Tesla operates multiple production and assembly plants, notably Gigafactory 1 near Reno, Nevada and its main vehicle manufacturing facility at Tesla Factory in Fremont, California. Jason: Ive been fascinated by Teslas recently but dont know too much about them, Have you ever seen or drove a Tesla? Alexis: Yes, I have seen a couple of electric cars made by Telsa. They are the future of the automotive industry. Jason: Indeed they are, I think a Tesla is expensive right? What do they generally go for? Alexis: I'm not sure but CEO Elon Musk said he's trying to make them affordable to the average consumer as time goes on. Jason: Yeah Elon is such a great guy, I really do love his work. Does Tesla also make other things except cars? I had a friend tell em they make solar panels too, is that true? Alexis: Yes, they make solar panels as well as powerpack batteries. Jason: Oh ok yeah I should have known that since they are such a big company. Do you happen to know how far a Tesla can drive on a single charge? Alexis: Well their Tesla Model S has a higher battery pack than any other car they sell, so i assume that one goes the farthest. Jason: Oh ok Ill have to check that one out then. When did the first Tesla car come out anyways? it wasnt that too long ago was it? Alexis: I think it's the Tesla Roadster which came out in 2008. It''s the first all-electric car to use lithium-ion battery cells.