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Open Question: I NEED YOUR OPINIONS PLEASE: SEARCHING FOR MY GOAL IN LIFE?

Good Morning, my intention for writing here is to seek some ideas from you guys. People who might have been in the same exact situation as I until you found your goal. I'm a young teen I'm only 18 years old. I went to a very good High School. I was accepted there in the 1st place because of my fantastic grades. The first 2 years of my high school were fantastic! Then as a typical teen I made some poor choices... as an example that was my biggest issue " absences" My school counsler explained to me and my mom that I am a very bright student and the truth behind it is I really am.. and I truly do enjoy learning.. studying. Seems out of the ordinary.. but I do. So.. I had to withdraw from school because I was explained that I wouldent have sufficent time to make up all of my credits or " missing classes". I wouldent be able to graduate on time with eveyone although I felt so regretfull and even to this day I do feel the same. I feel horrible!! I feel extremely stupid for my choices! Why didint I just go to class? Why didint I just take my mid-terms they were a piece of cake!!! Finally... had to enroll in a GED School so I did... worked out fine took my 5 exams passed all exept my biggest weakeness MATHEMATICS... Small insight on why im weak in this area. I come from 3 different backgrounds. Since I was in 4 grade i have always been moved.. I've studied in Russia.. Italy... and U.S. 3d grade in the U.S 4th grade in Russia .. they told me I wasent comprehending their methods.. so they said I had to start all over 4th grade.. Ofcourse I had no idea about the School's in Russia and their systems of learning. After completing 4thgrade I moved back to U.S ... In America the middle school told me that I couldent go to 5th grade as I shouldev. .. but I had to start immediately 7th grade.. because grades are based on the age of the student .. at the time I was 13yrs. And so I did. I had the worst time learning 7th grade in NY. I couldent understand their ways of teaching.. the methods.. I was doing it one way they told me NO! You have to do it this way! Although the math result was the same in the end. Anyhow. Managed slowly to get up in 8th grade then entered High School beautifully with A's and B's.Anyhow.. I've been confused a lot. Any other subject excluding math I can handle. Yet Math im ashamed. Because I know my capabilities. I know myself. My strength .. my ambition. I'm extremely focused if I have a goal. Now... back to the GED school.. I was doing fine yet the teacher made me feel like an insect because I diidnt have a clue about the most basic and simple concepts of mathematics. So I cried and left never came back. Left school. I bought a book that was focused on 50 Basic GED Math SKILLS I said I am going to this by myself. Yet I couldent. I couldent teach myself. I didint have the knowledge how to. So I asked my good friend to help ... he was majoring Calculous in 10th grade imagine.. He explained 2-3 equations in Russian to me... and I got it .. I was flying!!! then he went to college and thats where everything ended. Now its been a year. I'm working a regular job I despise! I hate it! Because I know what things I could do!! In my life! I enjoy writing.. I enjoy detective stuff... I'm good at reading people... cathching their ideas before hand. I can have a conversation with anyone and obtain their adoration. I'm NOT lazy! I'm just lost. And there are a million things I want to do!!!!!! I love music. I'm fantastic at dancing all types of music. I have this hunger for different cultures. I Know a lot about different cultures.. Especially Europe.. Other Continents.. I speak 4 Languages fluently.. and 4-6 other ones that I know how to express myself in. I love so many things. I wanted to be a foreign Immigration Officer when I was 12yrs old hahah! wow.. then I wanted to work in the USCIS when I was in 9th grade. I have a lot of experiance in traveling.. citizenship .. greencards,.. visas I know a lot because I've traveled a lot!! I'm a good conversationalist! And all of this goes down the drain because my family arent fluent English speakers and they dont know how or where to aim me in what area! Anyhow I need to get this GEd and I have no clue where to start. :( Or what to do afterwards.. I'm so scared ... And I have so much stress at this age! I'm only 18!! And already have bills to pay.. I dont live with my family.. I live with my bf.. and we are struggaling!! I DONT WANT THIS LIFESTYLE! I DO NOT ACCEPT IT! I DO NOT! AND I WONT! AND I SWEAR I WONT GIVE UP FOR NOTHING UNTILL I BRING OUT THE BEST OF ME SOMEWHERE!! HELPING OTHERS! MAKING THE SMALLEST DIFFERANCE IS THE WORLD TO ME!! It feel weak. I dont know what to do! where to start! What to focus my entire brain on!! Gosh.. I feel so miserable when I think of how I was and how I've become.. and the things I go through that couldeve been easily avoided. :( If anyone

Resolved Question: Would you date someone who didn't belong to your race/culture?

I think there is this older Russian guy who likes me, yet he hasn't asked me out. He was my teacher at college and he has said and did things to let me know that he does like me more than just student or a "friend." I refuse to ask him out b/c I think he is way older than me and since he is the guy he should make the first move. We exchanged numbers before the semester ended...could it be he is being careful? I am not Russian...I am a American Woman.

Open Question: Where can I find articles regarding anything to do with alcohol in Russian?

For my project I am researching about the alcohol culture, attitudes etc in Russia. I need articles in Russian language, from newspapers, magazines or the internet. Where can I find them, what specific newspapers or websites? Thanks..

Open Question: Why do people deny that Jews are somewhat of an ethnicity too?

I always here people say stuff like "there are Russian Jews, Ethiopian Jews, Arab Jews, etc." and think that Jews are a religion, but this is not true. Consider the following two points: 1. The Jewish people originated thousands of years ago in what is now Palestine/Israel. These proto-Jews were known as "Hebrews" or "Israelites." These Hebrew-speaking Mosaic faith practicing people didn't disapear or assimilate. 2700 years or so their empire was conquered by the Babylonians who exiled them. They did not return until being liberated by the Persians. Some stayed outside of Israel and became "Mizrahim." Around the time of Jesus the Romans conquered Judea and eventually destroyed the Jews' temple and exiled the Jews all over the world. Some of these Roman exile Jews were taken as slaves to Italy, where they eventually diverged- some went to Iberia and became known as "Sephardim" while others migrated into France/Germany and later into Eastern Europe becoming known as "Ashkenazim". Thats how Jews got to be all over the world. The Jews did not intermix that much with gentiles and there were almost no conversions (the Khazar nobles converted but many ended up becoming Muslim and assimilated into Kazakhs and other Central Asian and Caucasian groups.) Genetic studies show that Jews all around the world (besides Ethiopian Jews) are genetically related and possess substantial Levantine/Hebrew DNA (being compared to Palestinians, with whom they are essentially cousins). 2. Jews have maintained a distinct culture wherever they are, usually a fusion of Jewish culture and the local culture. Most religions don't have a distinct culture. So Jews, despite geographical origin, are Jews. All similar to each other and similar to other Mediterranean groups like Palestinians, Anatolians, Lebanese, Greeks, Italians, etc. I know it is a religion too and anyone can convert, but conversion is VERY RARE! Your thoughts? @Leo the Khazar theory is completely bogus and antisemitic. First of all, Arthur Koestler had very tenuous evidence- and no DNA evidence what so ever. Secondly, I don't doubt that Ashkenazim are very mixed. They definitely have Israelite/Hebrew ancestry, and it is possible that some have a small fragment of Khazar ancestry- but they are not pure Khazars. There is no people on Earth that are "pure". So if you would please stop posting this pseudoscience around and accept the real facts, that'd be great. :)

Open Question: history help please?????

26. Which was not used to justify European imperialism in the late nineteenth century? democratic reform social Darwinism a new wave of nationalism a belief in European superiority 27. How did European imperialism affect the people of Africa? created more self-rule for African people exploited the natural resources of Africa brought an end to tribal conflicts within Africa created an expansion of the African slave trade 28. How did Britain seek to correct its balance of trade with China? selling opium trading only for silver purchasing more tea closing all British ports to Chinese traders 29. Which was an argument for Japanese imperial expansion? gaining territory for a growing population creating a buffer against Western influence acquiring natural resources spreading Japanese culture 30. Which belief did the United States use to justify its takeover of the Philippines? It was its duty to civilize the Filipinos. It had to control the Panama Canal Zone. It was its manifest destiny. The Maine had been sabotaged. 31. Which was a cause of World War I? The Second Industrial Revolution led to international rivalries. Europe's system of military alliances enlarged small conflicts. Russia's race to industrialize threatened the economy of other European countries. Political revolutions in Europe left nations unstable. 32. Which countries did not ally with each other prior to World War I? Germany and Austria-Hungary Serbia and Russia Russia and France Britain and Germany 33. Which best describes the difference between expectations for World War I and the reality of the war? The war lasted much longer than people expected. Fewer countries were involved than people expected. Technology did not have the impact people expected it would. Fighting occurred only on land, while people expected naval battles. 34. Which best describes a "total war"? war in which millions of people die war requiring full industrial production war between imperialistic nations war fought all over the world 35. Which resulted from the use of new weapons and methods of warfare during World War I? Hand-to-hand combat disappeared from the battlefield. Fighting caused very little damage to infrastructure. The war lasted only two years. More people were killed than in any previous war. 36. Why did the United States have a policy of neutrality before 1917? The Allied Powers refused to allow the United States to send troops to Europe. Americans were not willing to amend the U.S. Constitution to allow entry into the war. U.S. Congress refused to pass legislation to enlarge the army and navy. Most Americans believed the war was a European conflict and didn't want to get involved. 37. Which event helped bring the United States into World War I? Woodrow Wilson's introduction of the Fourteen Points Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assassination the Russian tsar's murder the sinking of the Lusitania by Germany 38. Which was not a change called for by Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points? stricter control over colonies worldwide a new association of the world's nations absolute freedom of the seas an end to secret diplomacy 39. Which best describes the costs of World War I? Millions of soldiers and civilians died, and the economies of Europe were ruined. Few civilians died, but the economies of Europe were ruined. Millions of soldiers died, but civilians were generally spared. Millions of people died, but the economies of warring nations remained healthy. 40. Which describes the Treaty of Versailles? Its war-guilt clause angered many Germans and set the stage for future conflict. It provided aid to the defeated Central Powers to avoid future wars. It fully incorporated Wilson's Fourteen Points and led to long-term peace. It left European borders virtually unchanged but gave the United States new territory. 41. What means did Vladimir Lenin hope to use to change the government in Russia? nonviolent protests constitutional change a well-organized revolution democratic elections 42. What type of government was established after Lenin came to power in Russia? direct democracy theocracy constitutional monarchy communist state

Resolved Question: Do you think that the adverb "yes" in the english language, should be replaced with "da"?

So the russians and the english will start getting closer and merging their cultures. @Troll: Lili was looking for you. Keep saying da to everything she says because she seemed mad!

Voting Question: I am in a interracial relationship with a Russian Guy, how can I better cater to him?

Hello I have been dating this Russian guy who was raised in Israel, I am Haitian American and decided to date out of my race for various reason. But I am so in love with him. I was just curious and wanted to know more about the culture so I can cater to him. He has been such a sweet heart. Every time he see's me he brings me gifts (is that the culture?) If so I am loving it and may never go back lol. I would like to know what do most Russian men like or dislike, I love the fact that we can live in a world where love has no boundaries but I want to make sure that I am doing everything right because he is a keeper. I would like advice from both women and men is there anything I should be aware of? Also what is the ultimate turn on for a Russian guy? ***LIZ*** lol it's funny but he is not a heavy drinker.

Resolved Question: Should I learn Russian or Japanese?

I'm interested in both cultures and plan in retiring in on of the countries, although I heard that the japanese don't like people from other countries living in Japan. Os Russian or Japanese easier and which is more useful in the USA.

Resolved Question: www.getrussianwife.com - I have a question?

It has great information about Russian women, Russian culture and marriage to Russian women. I see that they also offer services to help find a wife from Russia or Ukraine. Would like to get some feedack from people who used getrussianwife.com services. If you haven't used this particular service and just want to express your opinion please do not post. I only want to hear from people who had direct experience with their services. Thanks.

Resolved Question: HELP!!!! PLEASE!!!HISTORY!!?

1. Which of the following theories of economics believes government should not play a role in business and also supports the laissez-faire principle of "free to do"? A. communism B. socialism C. mercantilism D. capitalism 2. Which Russian leader encouraged education, developed training in fields such as shipbuilding, printing, and dentistry, and attempted to modernize Russia by exposing it to Western culture? A. Ivan the Terrible B. Peter the Great C. Phillip II D. Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent 3. Identify the individual who was responsible for developing theories related to geometry. A. Copernicus B. Isaac Newton C. Johannes Kepler D. Robert Boyle 4. Identify the individual responsible for the heliocentric theory that stated the earth revolved around the sun. A. Isaac Newton B. Copernicus C. Robert Boyle D. Johannes Kepler 5. Which of the following is NOT true about the French leader Napoleon Bonaparte? A. He was a military dictator. B. He was successful in uniting all of Europe in his Continental System. C. Western Europe banded together to defeat Napoleon, ultimately exiling him to the island of Elba. D. His reform efforts include the Bank of France, the Napoleonic Code (a legal system), and a system of education. 6. Identify the individual who invented the process of removing bacteria cells from food and liquids such as milk, cheese, and juice. A. Louis Pasteur B. Marie Curie C. Ivan Pavlov D. Thomas Edison 7. Capitalism replaced mercantilism as the economic theory prescribed to freeing industry from government regulations. A. true B. false 8. Identify the individual who was responsible for identifying the relationship between the temperature, pressure, and volume of gases. A. Copernicus B. Robert Boyle C. Isaac Newton D. Johannes Kepler 9. Select the nation that governed with a monarchy, but whose leader was limited in power due to a lawmaking body of Parliament. A. France B. Spain C. England D. Japan 10. Which of the following is NOT true about the beginnings of industrialization? A. Industrialization started because there was a great demand for textiles produced in England. B. The new machines invented to make textile production more efficient were too large to keep in the home, so factories were built. C. The first factories were powered by steam engines, but later converted to water mills because coal was scarce. D. In the late 1700s, industrialization spread to other countries such as the United States, Germany, and later Japan.