Why are there so many climate change deniers on the internet?
Well you really nailed the details in your question. It always amazes me that these deniers think they know better than the scientific experts, when clearly they don't understand the very basic fundamental physics of climate change. They say things like 'the planet has warmed before' as if this is some sort of amazing fact that climate scientists haven't considered. No duh! In many of the answers we've seen one common denial tactic - claim global warming is "just a religion". That way you can dismiss it without having to address the science, because it's not science, it's "just religion". A total cop-out, but very effective way to maintain denial. So why are so many of these deniers on the internet? Because they're in the vast minority in real life, but here they can congregate and pretend they're a large and important group and spread misinformation to try and fool people into thinking they're right. There really aren't many of them in reality, however. The few deniers simply feel the *need* for man-made global warming to be wrong. They're afraid it will result in some sort of carbon tax which will make gas prices go up and maybe they won't be able to drive their gas guzzling SUV anymore and it might result in *gasp* government regulation! The other day I posed a question to the deniers asking "what if you're wrong?". I can't link it because they got it deleted for a BS reason (not a question my butt), but roughly 20 deniers "answered" the question, and not a single one was willing to consider the consequences if the experts are right and they're wrong. Not one. Most of them just said "I'm not wrong" or "why don't you consider that you're wrong?" (which I do). That question proved that they're not true skeptics, because a skeptic questions all information equally. When you're not willing to consider the possibility that your position is wrong - that's the very definition of denial.
Has anyone ever come home early from studying abroad?
Yes. I was on a full ride scholarship over and came home early. The previous response has some good answers and is completely correct. There is not one day that goes by that I wonder if it truly was the RIGHT decision to do. Sadly, I don't think I will ever know. Each time I think about it, I consider what has happened since I came back: I graduated high school with my graduating class, and didn't have to come back for another full year. I was able to start taking classes, got a fairly good part time job. My choice to come back went very quickly. I decided to leave on Jan 4th and touched down in my hometown airport on Jan 11th. Absolutely crazy. 1 week between the time I officially decided to come home and when I actually was. That even includes the 44 hours it took to get home (10 hour train ride, 12 hour flight and lots of layovers). When I got home I was extremely relieved, but at the same time extremely disappointed that it didn't work out. 2 days later I started back at my high school. The one thing I do regret was not taking enough time to consider the choice. I could have switched host families, but didn't want to. It may have worked. I won't know now. I could have talked to the counselors that were assigned to me, but I did not. I didn't take enough time to consider it. Looking back, I don't think I would have changed my mind, but the thought is always there "What if I did"? If you wish to know more, please feel free to send me an email: end_of_an_ageathotmail.com <-- replace the "at" with the @ sign
Is it ever a good idea to get back together with someone who broke up with you?
I think it is a good idea if you and the person you are getting back together with have decided that you don't want to repeat the same mistakes. If you are committed to working through what didn't work, then you have found someone who wants to grow with you, and I personally think that's a good reason to get back with someone. Personally speaking, I see relationships as safe places for healing and growth. I think if your relationship isn't a place where you feel safe, where the person you're with helps you to be better (whatever that may mean to you), and where you are both looking to grow individually and together, then it probably has an end date on it from the beginning. If the person who broke up with you asks to get back together, ask him/her what you two can do differently to make this time around an experience that will bring you both to a higher version of yourselves. This may involve going to talk to a therapist together or hiring a relationship coach. It may be just making a promise to one another that you will spend time each month looking at the aspects of your relationship that are important to both of you and making sure you are not becoming complacent.Something interesting is how we can construe being broken up with. My boyfriend of 4 years broke it off with me in August 2014. We got back together by October, but we committed to go talk to someone together to make sure we were moving forward and not falling into the same patterns. From our time spent doing this I learned that he didn't even really think he'd broken up with me. He thought he'd asked for some space and what I heard was "I don't want to be with you". Both of us obviously had and have some communication issues to work through.Being in a relationship can be the most wonderful thing, but when rocky patches hit (and they will) you have to decide to grow from them. If your ex is asking to get back together just make sure that you both spend time looking at where your pain is from the last time you were together and find some commitment for growth.Best of luck making this decision. Just remember, it is your decision to make. Don't let anyone else make it for you.
Why don't people flush the toilet after using it? is taking #2 in public bathroom considered inconsiderate?
1) I have no idea why people don't flush, but it seems like I see it every single time I use a public restroom. Hence avoiding it if possible. 2) I don't think its inconsiderate to do #2 in a public bathroom, if you gotta go, you gotta go. I think it is considered good manners to give a courtesy flush halfway through if it is a lengthy process. If dire circumstances forced me to #2 in a public restroom that is what I would do. Better than soiling myself. 3) It is not just old timers hanging out naked in the gym locker room, its EVERYONE. I personally don't want to have a conversation with anyone when I am naked in a locker room. I get in, get changed, and get out. There are lots of places to hang out and talk out in the gym itself. 4) I am more offended by people using their cell phones in the bathrooms and locker rooms. First of all, I don't want to have a conversation with you when you are doing your business in person, I certainly don't want to hear your grunts over the phone. Second of all, with cameras on every phone now, I get kind of freaked out when I see people sending txt messages in the gym. Not that I am so great that someone would snap a picture, but I would die if my naked butt showed up on the internet somewhere making fun of it ! :D LoL
What happens if u do not pay an amscot cash advance back??
It will go to the collectors and believe me, it won't be pretty. They can take your house, your car, your furniture, anything that has a price value. It will go on your permanent record and in the future, it'll be hard for you to get a loan....better find a job and pay NOW!!!
Why are we so afraid of change?
Once we’ve found something we like, we keep going back - the same restaurants, vacation spots, shops, etc. Big changes like moving house or changing jobs can send the best of us to the verge of a nervous breakdown. Explain why are we so afraid of change? And what are the strategies to cope better with it? http://yahooanswers.tumblr.com/post/1272...
What rock band sings i'm alive?
it is definitly disturbed....; fu cking awesome song!!! "I'm Alive" Never again will I be dishonored And never again will I be reminded Of living within the world of the jaded They kill inspiration It's my obligation To never again, allow this to happen Where do I begin? The choices are endless Denying the sin My art, my redemption I carry the torch of my fathers before me The thing I treasure most in life cannot be taken away There will never be a reason why I will surrender to your advice To change myself, I'd rather die Though they will not understand I won't make the greatest sacrifice You can't predict where the outcome lies You'll never take me alive I'm alive I'm alive I'm alive Change again, cannot be considered I rage again, dispelling my anger Where do I begin? The choices are endless My art, my redemption, my only salvation I carry the gift that I have been blessed with My soul is adrift in oceans of madness Repairing the rift that you have created I am not alone, brothers, give me your arms now The thing I treasure most in life cannot be taken away There will never be a reason why I will surrender to your advice To change myself, I'd rather die Though they will not understand I won't make the greatest sacrifice You can't predict where the outcome lies You'll never take me alive I'm no slave Are you feeling brave? Or have you gone out of your mind? No more games It won't feel the same If I hold my anger inside There's no meaning My soul is bleeding I've had enough of your kind One suggestion, use your discretion Before you label me blind The thing I treasure most in life cannot be taken away There will never be a reason why I will surrender to your advice To change myself, I'd rather die Though they will not understand I won't make the greatest sacrifice You can't predict where the outcome lies You'll never take me alive I'm alive I'm alive I'm alive I'm alive I'm alive I'm alive I'm alive