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U.S. Afghanistan commanders condemn Quran-burning plan

U.S. military commanders in Afghanistan warn that a small Florida church's plan to burn copies of the Quran on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks could endanger the lives of U.S. troops.

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NATO asks for more troops for Afghanistan

The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan is asking for 2,000 more soldiers to join the 140,000-strong international force here, NATO officials said Monday. It was unclear how many would be Americans.

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Open Question: is graphic arts a good career choice for me?



   Alright so ive takin some time off from college cause i couldnt decide on a major but now im ready to go back. I have it almost narrowed down to what i wanna do but im havin trouble deciding. I know i wanna take some web page designing classes for sure but i dont want that to be my major. im thinking of either majoring in graphic arts or hospitality management. Im kinda leaning towards graphic arts but im not sure if its right for me or if ill be good at it. Im a creative persone and i like art and i always enjoyed art classes in high school. but im not a very good artist i guess. im not the best drawer. so i guess idk if i should even bother with graphic arts or not. Can someone maybe tell me what all goes into graphic arts and if u think i should even waste my time considering it. money is a factor too i guess. idk if id make very much doin it or not. if anyone had any info or advice please leave a comment. thanks everyone





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Open Question: Family of 5 traveling to western europe for 40 days?



   Wondering the cost and the plan of this itinerary (number of days indicated behind city/country, thinking it is around $25000. USD for 40 days in western europe including air and rail, not planning on renting a car (should I rent one?)  I wanted to start in Scotland (2 days), then to Liverpool (1), then Ireland (2), then London (5), then to Paris (5), French Riviera (2),  Madrid(2), Lisbon (2), Barcelona (3), Switzerland (3), Italy (Rome -3, Verona, -1 and Tuscany-1), Greece (3), Austria (3), and Germany --Munich (3). Is this a realistic, doable itinerary. Not taking too much. We will wear backpacks. Our kids are 16, 12, 11. We do not plan on doing to much shopping, but would rather sightsee. We can get by on two meals a day. What problems do you foresee? Am I over or underbudgeting? I was thinking around $5000 for the rail passes, $5000 for rt air, and the other money to get buy for a month and a half realistically. Also, my husband will only be with us part of the trip. We will be four females traveling together....safety suggestions also?





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Open Question: Conversation with a chinese dude...its a little bit long but worth reading it..way too funny..star if you like?



   This has probably been posted before...but its funny.  Read it carefully..you might have to read the sentences several times before you understand what he is saying....enjoy...


The following is a telephone exchange between a hotel guest and room-service, at a hotel in Asia which was recorded and published in the Far East Economic Review...

Room Service (RS): "Morny. Ruin sorbees"
Guest (G): "Sorry, I thought I dialed room-service"
RS: "Rye..Ruin sorbees..morny! Djewish to odor sunteen??"
G: "Uh..yes..I'd like some bacon and eggs"
RS: "Ow July den?"
G: "What??"
RS: "Ow July den?...pry, boy, pooch?"
G: "Oh, the eggs! How do I like them? Sorry, scrambled please."
RS: "Ow July dee bayhcem...crease?"
G: "Crisp will be fine."
RS : "Hokay. An San tos?"
G: "What?"
RS:"San tos. July San tos?"
G: "I don't think so"
RS: "No? Judo one toes??"
G: "I feel really bad about this, but I don't know what
'judo one toes 'means."
RS: "Toes! toes!...why djew Don Juan toes? Ow bow singlish mopping we bother?"
G: "English muffin!! I've got it! You were saying 'Toast.' Fine. Yes, an English muffin will be fine."
RS: "We bother?"
G: "No..just put the bother on the side."
RS: "Wad?"
G: "I mean butter...just put it on the side."
RS: "Copy?"
G: "Sorry?"
RS: "Copy...tea...mill?"
G: "Yes. Coffee please, and that's all."
RS: "One Minnie. Ass ruin torino fee, strangle ache, crease baychem,tossy singlish mopping we bother honey sigh, and copy....rye??"
G: "Whatever you say"
RS: "Tendjewberrymud"
G: "You're welcome"





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Open Question: GMAT Data Sufficiency Question – Distance Problem For Engineering People?



   In a boat race between David and Jeff, when Jeff had covered half the 30-mile race distance, David was 2 miles ahead of Jeff. How long did it take David to travel the entire 30-mile distance?

(1) David traveled the last 15 miles of the race’s distance in 40 minutes.
(2) Jeff traveled the first 15 miles of the race’s distance in 45 minutes.

A) Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient to answer the question asked.
B) Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient to answer the question asked.
C) BOTH statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are sufficient to answer the question asked, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient.
D) EACH statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the question asked.
E) Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient to answer the question asked, and additional data are needed.

Select the best-lettered word above (one lettered word only) that corresponds to the best answer and please give detailed and step-by-step explanation of your answer.
If possible, please state what particular course, math books, and math topics that have helped you to resolve this difficult question





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Fuel tanker runs aground in Canadian Arctic

A fuel tanker loaded with 9 million liters (2.4 million gallons) of diesel fuel has run aground in Canada's Far North but none of the fuel has spilled, the Canadian Coast Guard said on Thursday.

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Run on Afghan bank's deposits reported

The Afghan president's brother confirms to NBC News that Kabul Bank funds were used to buy villas in Dubai but urges the U.S. to step in to prevent a financial panic.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38976292/ns/world_news-south_and_central_asia/

Open Question: Is School D' Hospitality, Singapore good?? & is a salary of S$2500 sufficient?



   i am plannin to do my PGDM in hospitality management from School D' Hospitality, Singapore..is it recognized and good??? also after 2 years, they are offering me a starting salary of 2500 singapore dollars...will it be sufficient???





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Open Question: Short road trip by myself: lame or fun?



   Hello, I'm a 20-something woman, currently going through a divorce.  Things have been a little tough... local friends have been distant, possibly not wanting to get in the middle (plus they all have significant others, so I'm the odd one out now), and seeing my ex is always awkward and uncomfortable.  I haven't met a whole lot of new people lately, so I've been feeling kind of lonely and it brings me down sometimes. My family and old friends all live super far away.  I have no plans for labor day and was thinking about taking a short road trip to a fun new city for a change of scene. Would it be lame to just take off by myself for a few days?  Has anyone done this before?  Did you like it or not?  Also, any safety or practical advice for a young lady traveling by herself?  Thanks!





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