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i want to put my photos to a music video staring adam levin.

Adam Noah Levine (born March 18, 1979) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor, and record producer. He is the lead singer for the pop rock band Maroon 5. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Levine began his musical career in 1994, when he co-founded the alternative rock band Kara's Flowers, of which he was the lead vocalist and guitarist. The band split up after their only album, "The Fourth World" (released in 1997), which did not gain popularity. In 2001, the group was reformed – with guitarist James Valentine joining the line-up – and began a new musical chapter, changing their name to Maroon 5. In 2002, the band released their first album, "Songs About Jane", which went multi-platinum in the US. Since then, they have released five more albums: "It Won't Be Soon Before Long" (2007), "Hands All Over" (2010), "Overexposed" (2012), "V" (2014) and "Red Pill Blues" (2017). As part of Maroon 5, Levine has received three Grammy Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, two American Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award and a World Music Award. Since 2011, Levine has served as a coach on NBC's reality talent show "The Voice". The winners of the first, fifth and ninth seasons: Javier Colon, Tessanne Chin and Jordan Smith, were all on his team. Collin: adam levine is an american songwriter and multi instrumentalist, actor, and record producer. are you familar with him? Carter: No; not really familiar. Can you tell me anything more about him? Collin: well hes the lead singer for maroon 5 basically. that might help you remember! Carter: What popular songs do they have? Collin: A most recent popular one is sugar! adam levine was born and raised in la cali and began his music career in 1994. he cofounded the alternative rock band karas flowers and he was the lead vocalist and guitarist. Carter: Wow. He is quite talented. Has he won any music awards? Collin: he has recieved three grammy awards, two bilboard music award, two america music, an mtv video, and world music award while part of marron 5 so thats definitely a yes haha Carter: Wow. Very talented. I know the name, but I just don't listen to much music; so I'm not as familiar as others might be. What else can you tell me about him or Maroon 5?

i wonder what it would be like to be a different gender.

Sex change is a process by which a person or animal changes sex – that is, by which female sexual characteristics are substituted for male ones, or vice versa. Sex change may occur naturally, as in the case of the sequential hermaphroditism observed in some species. Most commonly, however, the term is used for sex reassignment therapy, including sex reassignment surgery, carried out on humans. It is also sometimes used for the medical procedures applied to intersex people. The term may also be applied to the broader process of changing gender role ("living as a woman" instead of living as a man, or vice versa), including but not necessarily limited to medical procedures. Some species exhibit sequential hermaphroditism. In these species, such as many species of coral reef fishes, sex change is a normal anatomical process. Clownfish, wrasses, moray eels, gobies and other fish species are known to change sex, including reproductive functions. A school of clownfish is always built into a hierarchy with a female fish at the top. When she dies, the most dominant male changes sex and takes her place. In the wrasses (the family Labridae), sex change is from female to male, with the largest female of the harem changing into a male and taking over the harem upon the disappearance of the previous dominant male. Cody: I wonder what it would be like to be a different gender and get a gender change. It's the process where the female sexual characteristics are changed to male, or the other way around. Have you ever thought about this? Stephanie: I am fine being a male. I have no desire to change. Cody: It happens on it's own sometimes due to a condition known as hermaphroditism. As well as in other species. Do you know anyone who's had a gender change? Stephanie: I have never met anyone who has. Cody: The term is usually used in a situation of gender reassignment. It's a hot topic in Canada at the moment. Have you seen any of it in the news? Stephanie: No, I do not watch the news very much. Cody: It's called bill C-16, it's to amend the Human Rights Act. People will sometimes have a gender change if they were born intersex as well. Where they are a mix of both genders. Stephanie: Very interesting. I know nothing about any of this. Cody: I'll leave with with another fascinating fact! Clownfish, moray eels, gobies and other fish types commonly change their gender as well as reproductive functions. Stephanie: I like clownfish, due to the name.

drawing in traditional style is my pasion.

Drawing is a form of visual art in which a person uses various drawing instruments to mark paper or another two-dimensional medium. Instruments include graphite pencils, pen and ink, inked brushes, wax colored pencils, crayons, charcoal, chalk, pastels, various kinds of erasers, markers, styluses, various metals (such as silverpoint) and electronic drawing. A drawing instrument releases a small amount of material onto a surface, leaving a visible mark. The most common support for drawing is paper, although other materials, such as cardboard, plastic, leather, canvas, and board, may be used. Temporary drawings may be made on a blackboard or whiteboard or indeed almost anything. The medium has been a popular and fundamental means of public expression throughout human history. It is one of the simplest and most efficient means of communicating visual ideas. The wide availability of drawing instruments makes drawing one of the most common artistic activities. In addition to its more artistic forms, drawing is frequently used in commercial illustration, animation, architecture, engineering and technical drawing. A quick, freehand drawing, usually not intended as a finished work, is sometimes called a sketch. Jazmin: Hi, What about the drawing habbit. Are you interested Amanda: I like to draw. It is when someone uses instruments to mark paper or another medium. Jazmin: Yes, Some people will draw at casuall without using any instrument. That is naturally nice Amanda: It is hard to draw without an instrument. They include pencils, pens, brushes, markers, etc. Jazmin: Yes its a simple and came from heart. Pencil drawing have more creativity Amanda: Artists that like to use pencils are called pencillers. They are often involved with comic books and graphic novels. Jazmin: Drawing is good hobby. I love drawing Amanda: What is your favorite thing to draw? I like to draw trees.

i work at a hospital.

A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment with specialized medical and nursing staff and medical equipment. The best-known type of hospital is the general hospital, which typically has an emergency department to treat urgent health problems ranging from fire and accident victims to a heart attack. A district hospital typically is the major health care facility in its region, with large numbers of beds for intensive care and additional beds for patients who need long-term care. Specialised hospitals include trauma centres, rehabilitation hospitals, children's hospitals, seniors' (geriatric) hospitals, and hospitals for dealing with specific medical needs such as psychiatric treatment (see psychiatric hospital) and certain disease categories. Specialised hospitals can help reduce health care costs compared to general hospitals. A teaching hospital combines assistance to people with teaching to medical students and nurses. The medical facility smaller than a hospital is generally called a clinic. Hospitals have a range of departments (e.g. surgery and urgent care) and specialist units such as cardiology. Some hospitals have outpatient departments and some have chronic treatment units. Owen: I work at a hospital. We have specialized staff and high-tech medical equipment, one of the best hospitals in our city. Nathaniel: That's great. My mother is a nurse and works at a hospital. Owen: Nice! I'm a nurse too. I used to work in a specialist unit (cardiology) but now I am in an urgent care unit. Nathaniel: Nurses are the best. You guys are the true heroes of the hospitals! Owen: Thank you for saying that. I think the profession is great. I'm studying now to be a nurse practitioner, which would allow me to function independently of doctors in some settings. Nathaniel: That's great! Keep up the great work and Owen: It won't be much longer. Being a nurse practitioner requires a master's degree. I'm about halfway there. Nathaniel: You can obtain that goal in no time! Just put forth the effort! Owen: Thank you! Once I'm a nurse practitioner, I hope to work in a teaching hospital to help not only patients but medical students and nurses. Nathaniel: I think you will do great and provide excellent care.

i also like kittens.

A kitten, also known as a kitty or kitty cat, is a juvenile cat. After being born, kittens are totally dependent on their mother for survival and they do not normally open their eyes until after seven to ten days. After about two weeks, kittens quickly develop and begin to explore the world outside the nest. After a further three to four weeks, they begin to eat solid food and grow adult teeth. Domestic kittens are highly social animals and enjoy human companionship. The word "kitten" derives from the Middle English word "kitoun", which in turn came from the Old French "chitoun" or "cheton". Juvenile big cats are called "cubs" rather than kittens; either term may be used for the young of smaller wild felids, such as ocelots, caracals and lynx, but "kitten" is usually more common for these species. A feline litter usually consists of two to five kittens born after a gestation lasting between 64 and 67 days, with an average length of 66 days. Kittens emerge in a sac called the amnion, which is bitten off and eaten by the mother cat. For the first several weeks, kittens are unable to urinate or defecate without being stimulated by their mother. They are also unable to regulate their body temperature for the first three weeks, so kittens born in temperatures less than can die from hypothermia if their mother does not keep them warm. Rebecca: Kittens and cats are definitely my favourite pet. Domestic kittens are highly sociable and love human companionship. Jillian: I love cats so much! We have three cats. I think it's so funny that cats are capable of being these killing machines, but we've domesticated them to just be fluffy squishy lumps Rebecca: I totally agree! I have two cats - one is an indoor cat and the other is an outdoor cat. The outdoor cat has never brought home any dead animals - but if my indoor kitty sees a fly, she's all over it! What are your cats called? Jillian: My oldest cat is named Carla, the middle cat is Stevie, and our youngest is Toad. We actually took Toad in -- she was a stray in our neighborhood who kept getting beat up by other strays. We figured we had the room, and she seems MUCH happier now lol Rebecca: Oh bless! Do you have trouble with lots of strays in your area, or is there a TNR system in place? I would totally adopt any strays if we found any around here. They're too cute to not wanna help them. Jillian: We live in a neighborhood with a decent amount of strays, but people here take care of them. Our neighbor recently took in a pregnant stray who had a whole litter of kittens! A handful for him I'm sure, but it's better than leaving them out on the street! Rebecca: Oh wow! Did he give them up for adoption, or did he keep all the kittens? I don't think I could say goodbye to any of them if that was me! Yeah totally, they'll be young enough to live good lives with owners and no issues trying to find food for themselves! Jillian: I'm pretty sure he kept all of them! He didn't have any pets before they came along, and he lives alone, so it may not be much of a bother. I think everyone here recognizes that taking in strays is almost as good as adopting from the pound -- both help curb pet overpopulation in a major way. Rebecca: Yeah, a large population of strays can end up being a big issue, but it's grea tthat you have so many people around that want to take care of them. I'm so jealous he now has a whole load of cute kittens to look after!

i live near grand rapids , michigan.

Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, and the largest city in West Michigan. It is on the Grand River about east of Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 1,005,648, and the combined statistical area of Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland had a population of 1,321,557. Grand Rapids is the county seat of Kent County. A historic furniture-manufacturing center, Grand Rapids is home to five of the world's leading office furniture companies, and is nicknamed "Furniture City". Its more common modern nickname of "River City" refers to the landmark river for which it was named. The city and surrounding communities are economically diverse, based in the health care, information technology, automotive, aviation, and consumer goods manufacturing industries, among others. Grand Rapids is the hometown of U.S. President Gerald Ford, who is buried with his wife Betty on the grounds of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in the city. For thousands of years, succeeding cultures of indigenous peoples occupied the area. Over 2000 years ago, people associated with the Hopewell culture occupied the Grand River Valley. Elijah: I was born in Grand Rapids Michigan. It's the second largest city in Michigan. Liliana: Sweet! Is that anywhere near Lake Michigan? Elijah: It's located on the Grand River which is easy of Lake Michigan. Liliana: Oh sweet! I have never been to Michigan. Can you tell me more? Elijah: Grand Rapids is a furniture manufacturing center and home of five of the world's leading office furniture businesses. Liliana: Oh wow! That's interesting!Do you know when Grand Rapids first incorporated? Elijah: The recorded history was in 1806 when people settled. Liliana: Whoa! That's a long time ago! What else can you tell me? Elijah: The pop. was 188,040 according to the 2010 census. Liliana: That's a pretty big city!

i own a boat.

A fishing vessel is a boat or ship used to catch fish in the sea, or on a lake or river. Many different kinds of vessels are used in commercial, artisanal and recreational fishing. According to the FAO, there are currently (2004) four million commercial fishing vessels. About 1.3 million of these are decked vessels with enclosed areas. Nearly all of these decked vessels are mechanised, and 40,000 of them are over 100 tons. At the other extreme, two-thirds (1.8 million) of the undecked boats are traditional craft of various types, powered only by sail and oars. These boats are used by artisan fishers. It is difficult to estimate the number of recreational fishing boats. They range in size from small dinghies to large charter cruisers, and unlike commercial fishing vessels, are often not dedicated just to fishing. Prior to the 1950s there was little standardisation of fishing boats. Designs could vary between ports and boatyards. Traditionally boats were built of wood, but wood is not often used now because it has higher maintenance costs and lower durability. Fibreglass is used increasingly in smaller fishing vessels up to 25 metres (100 tons), while steel is usually used on vessels above 25 metres. Shane: We were thinking about a buying a fishing boat to take to the lake. Do you like fishing boats? Reagan: Yes! I actually just went out on a traditional fishing boat this weekend! There are still a lot of traditional fishing boats still in use. Shane: Yes, they seem pretty popular. I would like to try a Pontoon. Have you? Reagan: I have never heard of one! I know it is a card game in some other countries. I have been on a catamaran. Do you catch the fish you eat? Shane: We do! I can't clean them, but my husband does that. They have Pontoons in Florida and we are going for vacation soon and thought it might be fun on the ocean. Guess it's more for an ocean Reagan: That sounds like fun! We just went to Virginia Beach and it was so wonderful to relax by the ocean. Shane: I've never been there. But, I am excited and looking forward to it. We will probably go deep see fishing on a boat, maybe catch a shark! Reagan: Wow that sounds exciting! Florida is beautiful. Shane: Yes, it is gorgeous. Well, hope your next fishing boat trip is fun and you catch a whopper! Reagan: Thank you! Good luck catching your shark and have a great vacation!

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. Katie: Ive been dating this girl recently, shes really pretty and I like her laugh, But I dont know squat about dating, Have you been on dates? can you give me some advice? Diego: Sure, there aren't any hard and fast rules regarding dating but in general it is a courtship that involves social activities done by the couple either alone or with others Katie: Yeah thats true, I guess I should just go with it and just be myself. What kinda things should I say to make her know that Im not a creep lol, I just seem to come off that way sometimes because I'm shy. Diego: Well the purpose of dating is generally to see if you are compatible with each other so if you are trying to be someone else, it will likely turn bad eventually Katie: Ah OK yeah thats true, I need to stop being so shy and just say something but I can never get enough courage, What other dating advice can you give me? Diego: If you're really too anxious in person, you could always try to get to know someone via the computer or telephone Katie: Yeah good idea, I think I can just text or call her a lot and just be myself more on the phone, That way when we meet it wont be so awkward. Diego: Just remember to be yourself! Dating is relatively recent in human history, in the past we were told who to marry!

my favorite sport is soccer.

Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a team sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball. It is played by 250 million players in over 200 countries and dependencies, making it the world's most popular sport. The game is played on a rectangular field with a goal at each end. The object of the game is to score by getting the ball into the opposing goal. Players are not allowed to touch the ball with their hands or arms while it is in play, unless they are goalkeepers (and then only when within their penalty area). Other players mainly use their feet to strike or pass the ball, but may also use any part of their body except the hands and the arms. The team that scores the most goals by the end of the match wins. If the score is level at the end of the game, either a draw is declared or the game goes into extra time or a penalty shootout depending on the format of the competition. The Laws of the Game were originally codified in England by The Football Association in 1863. Association football is governed internationally by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA; ), which organises World Cups for both men and women every four years. Kenneth: I am so invested into association football, do you know much about it? Devon: I do association football i played between two teams of 11. It is more commonly know as football or soccer. Kenneth: Ah! I didn't know that, I guess I'm not on my game as I though. 11? You know anything else? Devon: Association football is played with two goals on either end of a rectangular field. The two teams try to get the spherical ball into the opposing goal. Kenneth: I never knew any of this, howd you learn it and you know more. This is great TY Devon: Association Football rules are fairly simple. You cannot use your hands or arms to touch the ball unless you are the goalkeeper. Kenneth: Wow, this sounds pretty similar to soccer in areas. Devon: Depending on where you live then yes, Association football is called soccer. Players use their feet to pass or strike the ball. They can also use their head.

ocd rules my life , and i have a hard time relinquishing control.

Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder where people feel the need to check things repeatedly, perform certain routines repeatedly (called "rituals"), or have certain thoughts repeatedly. People are unable to control either the thoughts or the activities for more than a short period of time. Common activities include hand washing, counting of things, and checking to see if a door is locked. Some may have difficulty throwing things out. These activities occur to such a degree that the person's daily life is negatively affected. Often they take up more than an hour a day. Most adults realize that the behaviors do not make sense. The condition is associated with tics, anxiety disorder, and an increased risk of suicide. The cause is unknown. There appear to be some genetic components with both identical twins more often affected than both non-identical twins. Risk factors include a history of child abuse or other stress inducing event. Some cases have been documented to occur following infections. The diagnosis is based on the symptoms and requires ruling out other drug related or medical causes. Rating scales such as the Yale–Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS) can be used to assess the severity. Delaney: Sometimes i really think that i have OCD Molly: why do you think so? DO you feel like you need to check things repeatedly? Delaney: no. I just like to do some things certain way, or i like certain items to lay a certain way Molly: Like what? Common activities include hand washing , counting things and checking to see if the door is locked Delaney: yeah I don't have problems with that lol Molly: so you said you like items to be in certain places? do you have difficulty throwing things out? Delaney: no i don't. You will laugh at me but when i go to sleep i need my blanket to lay perfectly on top of me. it's hard to explain Molly: I don't think you have OCD. it sounds more like a prefference because It doesn't sound like it's negatively affecting your daily life

i am a vegan.

Veganism is both the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. A follower of either the diet or the philosophy is known as a vegan ( ). Distinctions are sometimes made between several categories of veganism. "Dietary vegans" (or strict vegetarians) refrain from consuming animal products, not only meat but also eggs, dairy products and other animal-derived substances. The term "ethical vegan" is often applied to those who not only follow a vegan diet but extend the philosophy into other areas of their lives, and oppose the use of animals for any purpose. Another term is "environmental veganism", which refers to the avoidance of animal products on the premise that the harvesting or industrial farming of animals is environmentally damaging and unsustainable. Well-planned vegan diets can reduce the risk of some types of chronic disease, including heart disease. They are regarded as appropriate for all stages of life including during infancy and pregnancy by the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians of Canada, and the British Dietetic Association. The German Society for Nutrition does not recommend vegan diets for children, adolescents nor during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Patrick: I actually went high nutrient vegan 4 months ago and I love it. I'm never looking back. I don't eat animal products of any kind. Peyton: Not even butter or cheese? That would be so hard for me Patrick: Nope, anything from animals as well so no dairy or eggs. I thought it would be hard to give up cheese but there are substitutes and I really don't miss it because dairy wreaks havoc on your body and increases your risk for cancer. Peyton: What do you do about getting protein in your diet? Patrick: That's the first question everyone asks but most of us consume too much protein. Its also in fruits and vegetables along with grains, nuts, and seeds. They found that a lower protein diet lowers your risk for so many problems like diabetes and osteoporosis/bone breaks. Peyton: That's very interesting. I may have to look into this further. I don't know where to start though as it seems overwhelming Patrick: Everyone is different. I started overnight because my health was so bad with an autoimmune disease and chronic pain, but you can start slowly too...just taking things out and eating more fruits and vegetables. Youtube is a great resource. You can also go vegetarian first and then slowly take out dairy and eggs. Eggs are so bad for you. Peyton: I really want to do this I think. I wonder how long it will take before I get used to eating that way

i am argentinian.

Argentina (; ), officially the Argentine Republic (), is a federal republic located mostly in the southern half of South America. Sharing the bulk of the Southern Cone with its neighbor Chile to the west, the country is also bordered by Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, Brazil to the northeast, Uruguay and the South Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Drake Passage to the south. With a mainland area of , Argentina is the eighth-largest country in the world, the second largest in Latin America, and the largest Spanish-speaking nation. It is subdivided into twenty-three provinces (, singular "provincia") and one autonomous city ("ciudad autónoma"), Buenos Aires, which is the federal capital of the nation () as decided by Congress. The provinces and the capital have their own constitutions, but exist under a federal system. Argentina claims sovereignty over part of Antarctica, the Falkland Islands (), and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The earliest recorded human presence in the area of modern-day Argentina dates back to the Paleolithic period. The country has its roots in Spanish colonization of the region during the 16th century. Argentina rose as the successor state of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, a Spanish overseas viceroyalty founded in 1776. Shane: Hello there, I am from the South American country Argentina. Gavin: Hola! I've never been to Argentina but would love to visit. Are there any famous landmarks I shouldn't miss? Shane: Oh yes, our capital, Buenos Aires, is a must-visit destination for tourists! Gavin: Awesome! What do people like to do there? Shane: We bathe in the Rio de la Plata. Muchos sun rays! Gavin: That sounds lovely! Nothing but rain here the past few weeks. What's the weather like in Argentina? Shane: Well, that depends on the part of Argentina you are in. Patagonia is much different from the rest of the country! Gavin: Patagonia sounds exotic! What's it like? Shane: Oh my friend, I can not possibly describe it in words. There are beautiful rivers, the Andes, the Atlantic ocean, exotic animals, soil, and so on. Gavin: Mmm I bet it's breathtaking! I love to be outside and hiking is my favorite outdoor activity! Shane: Oh yes, hiking! I often take my reptiles, and rodents (chinchilla jajaja). They love to go with me as companions! Gavin: That's so awesome! What's your chinchilla's name? Shane: I call her Otter, because of her dense fur. Like velvet.... Gavin: Ja! Perfect :) I've seen people hike with cats on leashes but never rodents. So cool she likes to be adventurous with you! Shane: My friend, don't dare suggest I use a leash on Otter! How disrespectful considering animals' fur was traded in the Americas! Gavin: Oh I didn't mean to be disrespectful! Happy fur coats are less and less popular now. Progress! Shane: I would cry if I knew my Otter were going to a fur farm Gavin: Do you and Otter still live in Argentina? Shane: No, we have migrated to Greenville, South Carolina. I have a job with the hockey team, the Swamp Rabbits. Gavin: No way! My family lives in Gville too! Aptly named lol. Been up and down the SRT with our puppy. On a leash :) Shane: Ah how lucky you are. Otter and myself have never left Bon Secours Wellness Arena, the home of the Swamp Rabbits, since moving here. Gavin: Where did the term Swamp Rabbits come from? Shane: Good question. Swamp Rabbits are known for relocating and re-branding. When the ECHL looked to expand in SC, it was a no-brainer.

my favorite food is raw onion.

The onion ("Allium cepa" L., from Latin "cepa" "onion"), also known as the bulb onion or common onion, is a vegetable that is the most widely cultivated species of the genus "Allium". Its close relatives include the garlic, shallot, leek, chive, and Chinese onion. This genus also contains several other species variously referred to as onions and cultivated for food, such as the Japanese bunching onion ("Allium fistulosum"), the tree onion ("A." ×"proliferum"), and the Canada onion ("Allium canadense"). The name "wild onion" is applied to a number of "Allium" species, but "A. cepa" is exclusively known from cultivation. Its ancestral wild original form is not known, although escapes from cultivation have become established in some regions. The onion is most frequently a biennial or a perennial plant, but is usually treated as an annual and harvested in its first growing season. The onion plant has a fan of hollow, bluish-green leaves and its bulb at the base of the plant begins to swell when a certain day-length is reached. The bulbs are composed of shortened, compressed, underground stems surrounded by fleshy modified scale (leaves) that envelop a central bud at the tip of the stem. Miranda: Raw onion is one of my favorite things to throw in a dish. It has close ties to garlic which is another favorite of mine aswell. Delaney: Onion is good for the heart too. Not the smell though! Miranda: I have a korean dish composed of rice and veggies that I always use onion with. Delaney: I don't know if Chinese meals also have onion. My favorite dishes is Greek. Miranda: My mom was born in Israel and she always makes cuisine from there. She throws in greek foods because my dad loves them. Delaney: You should try 'feta' cheece in dishes. It gives a very unique flavor. Miranda: One of the dishes she makes is Greek salad with feta cheese! It's great. Delaney: Yes, that's right, fresh and tast with refreshing flavor very tempting now at summer.

i am a mother of two.

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." Damian: I am becoming a parent soon and I'm a bit scared, do you know any parenting stuff that you could share? Miranda: Congratulations! Basically, being a parent involves the child's development from when he/sh is born until adulthood. The support can be physical, emotional, and intellectual. Damian: Yeah Im going to try my best for sure. How many hours of sleep does a baby need anyways? Miranda: Not sure, but I'm sure the baby will sleep a lot. Genetic factors may be involved as the child develops. Damian: Thats true, I know they need a lot more sleep than an adult. Do you have any other parenting info that I should know? Miranda: An English pediatrician once described the concept of "good-enough" parenting, where the mother starts of caring for her child's every need. As the child develops she does less, depending on her child's growing abilities. Damian: Oh interesting, I understand as a child grows they get much more independent and thats a good thing. I hope to raise my child right. Miranda: Of course you will! Parenting skills vary from person to person, but a person with good parenting skills will be called a "good parent".

my favorite movie is the last of the mohicans.

The Last of the Mohicans is a 1992 American epic historical drama, set in 1757 during the French and Indian War. It was directed by Michael Mann, based on James Fenimore Cooper's eponymous 1826 novel and George B. Seitz's 1936 film adaptation, owing more to the latter than the novel. The film stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe, and Jodhi May, with Russell Means, Wes Studi, Eric Schweig, and Steven Waddington in supporting roles. It was produced by Morgan Creek Pictures. The soundtrack features music by Trevor Jones and Randy Edelman, and the song "I Will Find You" by Clannad. The main theme of the film is taken from the tune "The Gael" by Scottish singer-songwriter Dougie MacLean. Released on September 25, 1992 in the United States, "The Last of the Mohicans" was met with nearly universal praise from critics and commercial success during its box-office run. The story takes place in 1757, during the French and Indian War in the Adirondack Mountains, in the British colony of New York. British Army Major Duncan Heyward arrives in Albany. He has been sent to serve under Colonel Edmund Munro, the commander of Fort William Henry. Heyward is given the task of escorting the colonel’s two daughters, Cora and Alice, to their father. Jennifer: Have you seen The Last of the Mohicans? It's my favorite movie. Avery: I did! Such a great American historical drama! Jennifer: Do you know what time period the movie takes place in? Avery: Yes, It's set in 1757 during the French and Indian war Jennifer: Wow, what was your favorite part of the movie? Avery: I love when Heyward was given a task to bring the colonel's two daughters, Cora and Alice, to their father. Jennifer: That was also my favorite. Do you know if the film won any awards? Avery: I don't know, unfortunately. It was produced by Morgan Creek Pictures so I bet they did get some awards Jennifer: Who directed it? Avery: It was directed by Michael Mann and it's based on James Fenimore Cooper's novel

my father lives in china.

China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a unitary sovereign state in East Asia and the world's most populous country, with a population of around /1e9 round 3 billion. Covering approximately , it is the third- or fourth-largest country by total area, depending on the source consulted. China also has the most neighbor countries in the world. Governed by the Communist Party of China, it exercises jurisdiction over 22 provinces, five autonomous regions, four direct-controlled municipalities (Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, and Chongqing), and the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau. China emerged as one of the world's earliest civilizations, in the fertile basin of the Yellow River in the North China Plain. For millennia, China's political system was based on hereditary monarchies, or dynasties, beginning with the semi-legendary Xia dynasty in 21st century BCE. Since then, China has expanded, fractured, and re-unified numerous times. In the 3rd century BCE, the Qin unified core China and established the first Chinese dynasty. The succeeding Han dynasty saw some of the most advanced technology at that time, including papermaking and the compass, along with agricultural and medical improvements. Erica: I just got back from a trip from China, the large country located in Asia Ian: DID you know that China has the most neighbors ?? Erica: Not sure what you mean by most neighbors, but with 1.4 Billion residents, it is the most populous nation on Earth Ian: Yes that is alot of neighbors..... the US has only 325 million people Erica: It is a quickly developing nation too. I visited cities like Beijing and Shanghai and they all look modern Ian: Isnt Beijing the second largest city in China ? Erica: It was. By population it now ranks third, just behind Guangzhou Ian: Doesnt Guangzhou trade on the maritime "Silk Road? "

i like to play video games.

StarCraft is a military science fiction media franchise, created by Chris Metzen and James Phinney and owned by Blizzard Entertainment. The series, set in the beginning of the 26th century, centers on a galactic struggle for dominance among four species—the adaptable and mobile Terrans, the ever-evolving insectoid Zerg, the powerfully enigmatic Protoss, and the "god-like" Xel'Naga creator race—in a distant part of the Milky Way galaxy known as the Koprulu Sector. The series debuted with the video game "StarCraft" in 1998. Since then it has grown to include a number of other games as well as eight novelizations, two "Amazing Stories" articles, a , and other licensed merchandise such as collectible statues and toys. Blizzard Entertainment began planning "StarCraft" in 1995, with a development team led by Metzen and Phinney. The game debuted at E3 1996, and used a modified "" game engine. "StarCraft" also marked the creation of Blizzard Entertainment's film department; the game introduced high quality cinematics integral to the storyline of the series. Most of the original development team for "StarCraft" returned to work on the game's official expansion pack, ""; the game's development began shortly after "StarCraft" was released. Samuel: StarCraft is a military science fiction media franchise that is owned by Blizzard Entertainment. Alexa: What comprises the StarCraft franchise? Samuel: StarCraft is owned by Blizzard Entertainment. The series debuted in 1998 with the first video game. Alexa: How many subsequent StarCraft games have been released? Samuel: StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty was released worldwide in July 2010 on Windows and Mac OS. As far as I know, the game is still going strong. Alexa: What type of game is it? Samuel: StarCraft games are developed as military science fiction real-time strategy. Alexa: How large is the player base? Samuel: I am not sure how big the player base is, but it must be strong as the game is still played today. StarCraft has grown to include other games as well as eight novelizations, and merchandise. Alexa: What other games does it include?

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

Cue sports (sometimes written cuesports), also known as billiard sports, are a wide variety of games of skill generally played with a cue stick, which is used to strike billiard balls and thereby cause them to move around a cloth-covered billiards table bounded by elastic bumpers known as . Historically, the umbrella term was billiards. While that familiar name is still employed by some as a generic label for all such games, the word's usage has splintered into more exclusive competing meanings in various parts of the world. For example, in British and Australian English, "billiards" usually refers exclusively to the game of English billiards, while in American and Canadian English it is sometimes used to refer to a particular game or class of games, or to all cue games in general, depending upon dialect and context. There are 3 major subdivisions of games within cue sports: There are other variants that make use of obstacles and targets, and table-top games played with disks instead of balls. Billiards has a long and rich history stretching from its inception in the 15th century, to the wrapping of the body of Mary, Queen of Scots, in her billiard table cover in 1586, through its many mentions in the works of Shakespeare, including the famous line "let's to billiards" in "Antony and Cleopatra" (1606–07), and through the many famous enthusiasts of the sport such as: Mozart, Louis XIV of France, Marie Antoinette, Immanuel Kant, Napoleon, Abraham Lincoln, Mark Twain, George Washington, French president Jules Grévy, Charles Dickens, George Armstrong Custer, Theodore Roosevelt, Lewis Carroll, W.C. Fields, Babe Ruth, Bob Hope, and Jackie Gleason. Juliana: Do you enjoy cards? which are also known as Cue Sports Mariah: I never heard of it. But I enjoy card games. Juliana: In the past the umbrella term was billiards Mariah: Is that pool table? Juliana: YesCue sports (sometimes written cuesports), also known as billiard sports, are a wide variety of games of skill generally played with a cue stick, which is used to strike billiard balls and thereby cause them to move around a cloth-covered billiards table bounded by elastic bumpers Mariah: That sounds fun. Is it only two players at a time? Juliana: No you can play with more than 2 Mariah: I see. Do the games get boring? Juliana: To me yes, but others can play for hours it seems. There are many famous enthusiasts of the sport such as: Mozart, Louis XIV of France, Marie Antoinette, Immanuel Kant, Napoleon, Abraham Lincoln, Mark Twain, George Washington, French president Jules Grévy, Charles Dickens, George Armstrong Custer, Theodore Roosevelt, Lewis Carroll, W.C. Fields, Babe Ruth, Bob Hope, and Jackie Gleason. Mariah: Wow so many famous people enjoyed it!

my favorite musician is bruno mars.

Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), known professionally as Bruno Mars, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and choreographer. Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, by a family of musicians, Mars began making music at a young age and performed in various musical venues in his hometown throughout his childhood. He graduated from high school and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a musical career. After being dropped by Motown Records, Mars signed a recording contract with Atlantic Records in 2009. In 2009, he co-founded the production team The Smeezingtons, responsible for the singles "Nothin' on You" by B.o.B and "Billionaire" by Travie McCoy. He featured on the hooks for both singles, becoming recognized as a solo artist. His debut studio album "Doo-Wops & Hooligans" (2010) included the international and U.S "Billboard" Hot 100 number one singles "Just the Way You Are" and "Grenade", as well as the number-four single "The Lazy Song". Mars' second album, "Unorthodox Jukebox" (2012), was number one in the United States. Its singles "Locked Out of Heaven" and "When I Was Your Man" reached number one in the US, while "Treasure" became a number-five single. Antonio: Bruno mars, or peter hernandez is a great singer Ivan: I like him Antonio: He was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii Ivan: Hawaii? I never knew that Antonio: He graduated high school and moved to los angeles for music Ivan: Really? Antonio: Yep he became a very successful singer and songwriter, bruno mars is very good singer Ivan: I like his music Antonio: Same Peter (Bruno mars) music is really well done Ivan: That is true

i play basketball.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a men's professional basketball league in North America; composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada). It is widely considered to be the premier men's professional basketball league in the world. The NBA is an active member of USA Basketball (USAB), which is recognized by FIBA (also known as the International Basketball Federation) as the national governing body for basketball in the United States. The NBA is one of the four major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. NBA players are the world's best paid athletes by average annual salary per player. The league was founded in New York City on June 6, 1946, as the Basketball Association of America (BAA). The league adopted the name National Basketball Association on August 3, 1949, after merging with the competing National Basketball League (NBL). The league's several international as well as individual team offices are directed out of its head offices located in the Olympic Tower at 645 Fifth Avenue in New York, NY. NBA Entertainment and NBA TV studios are directed out of offices located in Secaucus, New Jersey. The Basketball Association of America was founded in 1946 by owners of the major ice hockey arenas in the Northeastern and Midwestern United States and Canada. Oscar: What's your favorite nba team? Haley: Even though there are 30 teams in the NBA, I like the Dallas Mavericks. Oscar: I'm not really into sports but Steph Curry is pretty handsome. Haley: Thats cool. Most people think the NBA is one of the most premier leagues in the world. Oscar: It's okay I think if I had a boyfriend or something I'd follow it more. Haley: that's cool. The NBA is considered one of four major professional sports in the U.S and Canada. Oscar: Awesome! I didn't know that. Haley: NBA players are also one of the highest pay players in the world.

i have a dog.

Husky is a general name for a sled-type of dog used in northern regions, differentiated from other sled-dog types by their fast pulling style. They are an ever-changing cross-breed of the fastest dogs. The Alaskan Malamute, by contrast, is "the largest and most powerful" sled dog, and was used for heavier loads. Huskies are used in sled dog racing. In recent years, companies have been marketing tourist treks with dog sledges for adventure travelers in snow regions as well. Huskies are also today kept as pets, and groups work to find new pet homes for retired racing and adventure trekking dogs. The word "husky" originated from the word referring to Arctic people in general, Eskimos (a.k.a. Inuit), "...known as 'huskies', a contraction of 'Huskimos', the pronunciation given to the word 'Eskimos' by the English sailors of trading vessels." The use of "husky" is recorded from 1852 for dogs kept by Inuit people. Nearly all dogs' genetic closeness to the gray wolf is due to admixture. However, several Arctic breeds also show a genetic closeness with the now-extinct Taimyr wolf of North Asia due to admixture: the Siberian Husky and Greenland dog (which are also historically associated with Arctic human populations) and to a lesser extent, the Shar Pei and Finnish spitz. Destiny: Have you ever met a Husky? Arianna: The type of husky that has a really thick coat and distinctive markings? Destiny: Yes! I have a female. She is beautiful, except she sheds a ton. Arianna: I can imagine! Do you work with her to do sled dog races? Destiny: I do not. Her father was a champion sled dog. I got her from the best breeder in town. Arianna: I wonder if her father had any bloodlines in common with the famous sled dog Togo? Destiny: The breeder claims that my girl is 4 generations of champions. I wouldnt doubt she was related to Togo. Arianna: I have always enjoyed the history of the Serum run to Nome. It was one of my favorite books as a child. It always made Huskies seem so wild and adventurous to me. Destiny: Beautiful story that book is. I make sure to get my girl plenty of exercise so she stays active and not bored. They do have a wild spirit about them. Arianna: I think they would be hard to wear out. It would take a lot of stamina to cover that much time and distance. Very high energy working dogs.

someday i with to become a famous animator and work for a big company like dreamworks.

DreamWorks Pictures (also known as DreamWorks SKG or DreamWorks Studios, commonly referred to as DreamWorks, trading as Storyteller Distribution Co., LLC) is an American film production label of Amblin Partners. It was founded in 1994 as a film studio by Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen (together, SKG), of which they owned 72%. The studio was formerly distributing its own and third-party films by itself. It has produced or distributed more than ten films with box-office grosses of more than $100 million each. As of October 2016, DreamWorks' films are marketed and distributed by Universal Pictures. Currently, DreamWorks operates out of offices at Universal Studios. In December 2005, the founders agreed to sell the studio to Viacom, parent of Paramount Pictures. The sale was completed in February 2006 (this incarnation is now named DW Studios L.L.C.). In 2008, DreamWorks announced its intention to end its partnership with Paramount and signed a $1.5 billion deal to produce films with India's Reliance ADA Group. Reliance provided $325M of equity to fund recreating DreamWorks SKG into DreamWorks Studios, an independent entity. Clark Hallren, former Managing Director of the Entertainment Industries group of J. P. Morgan Securities, and Alan J. Levine of J. P. Morgan Entertainment Advisors, led the Reliance team in restructuring the company. Autumn: The fill production label out of America, "Dreamworks" is actually trading as Storyteller Distribution Co., LLC). Cristian: wow, I had no idea. Dont they make movies? Autumn: Yes and as of 2016 they marketed by Universal.. Cristian: so are universal and dreamwork the same company? and storyteller distribution is just for trading purposes then? Autumn: Right. But Dreamworks still works out of Universal Studies. Cristian: Oh i see, universal studios is just a location, or is that the parent company for both? Autumn: Not just a location no currently the parent company. Also DreamWorks announced its intention to end its partnership with Paramount in 08. Sold for 1.5 billion! Cristian: MY LORD thats alot of money, who were they bought by? Autumn: Universal... They have so many names it's hard to keep up. Today it's also called DreamWorks Animation and DreamWorks Animation SKG. Cristian: I see, I bet universal owns alost all of those types of companies, when was universal founded?

i drive a ford mustang.

The Ford Mustang is an American car manufactured by Ford. It was originally based on the platform of the second generation North American Ford Falcon, a compact car. The original 1962 Ford Mustang I two-seater concept car had evolved into the 1963 Mustang II four-seater concept car which Ford used to pretest how the public would take interest in the first production Mustang. The 1963 Mustang II concept car was designed with a variation of the production model's front and rear ends with a roof that was 2.7 inches shorter. Introduced early on April 17, 1964 (16 days after the Plymouth Barracuda), and thus dubbed as a "1964½" by Mustang fans, the 1965 Mustang was the automaker's most successful launch since the Model A. The Mustang has undergone several transformations to its current sixth generation. The Mustang created the "pony car" class of American muscle cars, affordable sporty coupes with long hoods and short rear decks, and gave rise to competitors such as the Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, AMC Javelin, Chrysler's revamped Plymouth Barracuda, and the second generation Dodge Challenger. The Mustang is also credited for inspiring the designs of coupés such as the Toyota Celica and Ford Capri, which were imported to the United States. Tanner: I drive a Ford Mustang. Colton: I can respect that, since Ford Mustangs are pretty nice cars. Tanner: Yes, that is all I drive. Colton: Nice, they are an American car made by Ford. Tanner: I love that it is an American made car. Colton: I usually prefer Asian cars like Toyota but Ford cars are pretty damn good, especially for their Mustang. Tanner: I will never drive an Asian car. Colton: Really? American cars are pretty good but Asian cars are usually more consistent, especially compared to something like the Ford Falcon.