found out today that my best friend will be leaving for his new house on the day of my birthday because his boyfriend has to start work the day after . its such a kick in the balls for your best friend to choose his new boyfriend over you . i had an excellent birthday last year , so i suppose i will have a shit one this year .
Answer the following question: Why is the narrator so down on their birthday ?

They will not have all their loved ones there .

She was so engrossed in what she was doing that it was easy for him to walk straight up to her unnoticed even though his heavy boots crunched leaves with every step . He paused to observe her . She was sitting on the pine covered ground , against a tree , knees tucked against her small chest . Her hair was no longer red but instead was its natural dark blonde hue .
Answer the following question: Which of the following is true of " her " ?

She is curled up .

The intention of the proposed amendment is for the exemption to apply to all the new resident 's overseas affairs for the extended 10 year period , without the limitation of the exemption only applying to pre - owned assets . Unfortunately the proposals seem to contain many gaps , as it appears that overseas pensions and retirement plans , overseas trusts and national insurance issues have not been addressed in the proposed new law . In addition , the situation where a new immigrant earns income from overseas , but performs the services in Israel , will not benefit from these new proposals . I fear that this might encourage many breadwinners to leave their families behind in Israel , while they continue their old jobs and business 's in their home country , and could cause social problems with the families left behind .
Answer the following question: What is being argued in the Israeli parliament ?

Status of immigrants .

Pittsburgh linebacker James Harrison collapsed the pocket and knocked the ball loose for teammate LaMarr Woodley to pick up and return 7 yards for a score . " I just have to take care of the ball , " Flacco said afterward . " If we can take care of the ball there , it 's a different story but it happens .
Answer the following question: Why was James Harrison motivated to knock the ball loose ?
James Harrison wanted to get possession of the ball .