How much do Americans know about Scotland?
July 4th, 2009
Rebecca R asked:
I was just wondering, as last summer I went on holiday with a group of Scottish girls to Switzerland, and we meet some American teens.
They asked questions like “So is Scotland a town in England?” (answer:NO)
“OMG your English is so good!”(english is the spoken language in Scotland)
“Do you wear kilts all the time?” (answer:NO)
I was just wondering, as last summer I went on holiday with a group of Scottish girls to Switzerland, and we meet some American teens.
They asked questions like “So is Scotland a town in England?” (answer:NO)
“OMG your English is so good!”(english is the spoken language in Scotland)
“Do you wear kilts all the time?” (answer:NO)
I was just wondering if these thoughts were widespread throughout America?
What do you think of Scotland and the Scots? There’s some pretty bad steriotyping of the Scottish, but it’s a great place to live, I love it.
Does anyone know what the weather is like in Cancun, Mexico end August, beginning of September?
July 2nd, 2009
Angel asked:
Im off on holiday to Cancun 27th August for 2 weeks and have read on the internet about the rainy season/hurricane season. I am a little nervy about hurricanes etc and wondering if anyone has been around the same time and can tell me what the weather should be like! I assumed it would be sunny and hot. (hope so, need to top up the Scottish tan) :@)
Im off on holiday to Cancun 27th August for 2 weeks and have read on the internet about the rainy season/hurricane season. I am a little nervy about hurricanes etc and wondering if anyone has been around the same time and can tell me what the weather should be like! I assumed it would be sunny and hot. (hope so, need to top up the Scottish tan) :@)
What are your opinions about all the racial things going on in America?
July 2nd, 2009
Mila asked:
Okay, so I’m a German American, also known as “white”.
My friend was whining about how why people don’t get half of the privileges blacks get, but techinally, we do and don’t know it. I’m half German and 1/4 Dutch and 1/4 Scottish, so I get 3 national holidays and several cultural societies and scholarships. But why would they give me a scholarship because my great-great grandmother came to New York in 1901? I mean, we all had to get here some-how, right? So that means that they have to give the scholarship to everyone, right? African American is the biggest racial group, because us white can be Irish, French, Boer, Scandinavian, Swiss, Albanian, Polish, British, Welch, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Russian, ANY country in Europe, and “African” kind of covers every African country.
But that’s just one point, there’s several others about African being treated horribly and the scholarship for the African Americas can be for the fact that maybe they can’t get a break and need money to get they’re daughter and/or son to medical school, or law school, or whatever he and/or she wants to be, but they can’t pay for it because of the hard times they family wne through in the 60s. That’s one reason why they have a African American scholarship.
But how come most blacks tend to think that white hate them, like what Kanye West said, he said “White don’t care about blacks” when that’s not true! So blacks can be just as ****** as white, but black can say all the racial comments on whtie like they are joking, but whites can’t about blacks (not like we EVER should, but still). I was just wondering why blacks can say mean these about whites and make fun of us, but do blacks find it insulting when whites act black and make mimick blacks? Are the racial things blacks say about whites the same whites say about blacks? And do blacks have the right to day these things about white because we treated them terrible for so long? I find most racial joke blacks make about whites hilarous and don’t mind them at all, but what about other whites? I just want to hear you opinions.
Okay, so I’m a German American, also known as “white”.
My friend was whining about how why people don’t get half of the privileges blacks get, but techinally, we do and don’t know it. I’m half German and 1/4 Dutch and 1/4 Scottish, so I get 3 national holidays and several cultural societies and scholarships. But why would they give me a scholarship because my great-great grandmother came to New York in 1901? I mean, we all had to get here some-how, right? So that means that they have to give the scholarship to everyone, right? African American is the biggest racial group, because us white can be Irish, French, Boer, Scandinavian, Swiss, Albanian, Polish, British, Welch, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Russian, ANY country in Europe, and “African” kind of covers every African country.
But that’s just one point, there’s several others about African being treated horribly and the scholarship for the African Americas can be for the fact that maybe they can’t get a break and need money to get they’re daughter and/or son to medical school, or law school, or whatever he and/or she wants to be, but they can’t pay for it because of the hard times they family wne through in the 60s. That’s one reason why they have a African American scholarship.
But how come most blacks tend to think that white hate them, like what Kanye West said, he said “White don’t care about blacks” when that’s not true! So blacks can be just as ****** as white, but black can say all the racial comments on whtie like they are joking, but whites can’t about blacks (not like we EVER should, but still). I was just wondering why blacks can say mean these about whites and make fun of us, but do blacks find it insulting when whites act black and make mimick blacks? Are the racial things blacks say about whites the same whites say about blacks? And do blacks have the right to day these things about white because we treated them terrible for so long? I find most racial joke blacks make about whites hilarous and don’t mind them at all, but what about other whites? I just want to hear you opinions.
Question about Scottish employment law?
July 2nd, 2009
Dave Spart asked:
There is currently a rumour at my company that the senior management intend to try to force a few long-term employees, who are employed on better terms than those who started after mid-2003, to either agree to sign a current standard contract or resign. This would mean accepting a salary cut of about £1500, fewer holidays, and a few other changes resulting in poorer terms and conditions.
There is currently a rumour at my company that the senior management intend to try to force a few long-term employees, who are employed on better terms than those who started after mid-2003, to either agree to sign a current standard contract or resign. This would mean accepting a salary cut of about £1500, fewer holidays, and a few other changes resulting in poorer terms and conditions.
My questions are:
Is this legal?
Would this constitute grounds to claim constructive dismissal?
If someone was sacked for refusing to either sign or resign, could they make a claim for unfair dismissal?
My employer’s head office is based in England but the office concerned is in Scotland.
The waja trivia as of July 31?
July 1st, 2009
rrhayah asked:
What is the Scottish Flag sometimes known as
St Andrew’s Cross
What is the Scottish Flag sometimes known as
St Andrew’s Cross
Whats the best Holiday EVER?! ( America D=)
Halloween
Zomg its TRIVIA! AAH
Testing to see if it works
What is Haggis?
All the guts and unwanted bits from meat
How many drones do bagpipes have?
3
OH!! What movie is coming out today in stores?! ( Tuesday )
Hot Fuzz!!!
Caravan Holidays In Scotland
July 1st, 2009
Overshadowed in recent years by cheap, package holidays abroad, caravan holidays in Scotland are once again becoming popular amongst holiday makers - and for good reason. Whether you’re looking for a lively long weekend away with a group of friends, a week long family holiday or a quiet retreat for a romantic couple, a caravan holiday in Scotland is definitely the way go.
Caravans offer the most cost effective way of viewing the wonders of Scotland. Whether towing your own caravan and pitching on one of Scotland’s many caravan parks, or hiring a beautiful static caravan, it’s just like a home from home. With all your own home amenities, your own car parking space, green area around the caravan, you have the most important values - choice and freedom. Whether you want to cook a meal or eat out, go out or early and come back late, it’s completely up to you. Furthermore, if you’re using a touring caravan, you could have a different view of Scotland every morning. How does waking up at the shore of the world famous Loch Ness one morning sound, followed by looking out of your window and seeing the breathtaking views of Ailsa Craig another?
Often referenced as one of the most beautiful countries in the world, Scotland has always been renowned for its stunning, natural beauty. Its breathtaking views of the many Loch’s and Glen’s have been the back drop to years of photographs and it’s famous whisky has been warming chests since 1494.
Scotland’s biggest city, Glasgow is famous for its stunning architecture, historical museums and without a doubt, its welcoming people. The endless shopping facilities and leisure amenities will keep even the most passionate shopper busy.Situated an hours drive from Glasgow is Edinburgh, the Scottish capital. One of the most beautiful cities in the world, Glasgow has a world famous castle and is renowned for its celebrations. The Edinburgh Tattoo in August is made up of several festivals and is visited from all over the world, whilst its Hogmanay celebration on New Years Eve is rivalled only by the celebrations in Time Square, New York.
Head North and you’ll be taken into wilderness of the North-West Highlands, just south of the stunning Argyll. Move over to the North East and you’ll be greeted with beautiful Perthshire (which in the summer plays host to the famous ‘T in the Park’ music festival), the high Grampians and lowland Aberdeenshire. The area is dominated my mountainous terrain and is perfect for those wishing to see the true beauty of the country on a caravan holidays in Scotland.
The South of Scotland is filled with rolling hills, lush, green forests and memorable old market towns. Local towns in Dumfries and Galloway are heavily steeped in history and tradition. Winding streets and pebbled lanes make southern Scotland a definite place to visit.
The Scottish tourist board has invested millions of pounds over recent years into Scottish tourism and in particular, its caravan parks, making now a better time than ever to take a caravan holiday in Scotland.
By: Rakesh Gaikwad
About the Author:
Caravans offer the most cost effective way of viewing the wonders of Scotland. Whether towing your own caravan and pitching on one of Scotland’s many caravan parks, or hiring a beautiful static caravan, it’s just like a home from home. With all your own home amenities, your own car parking space, green area around the caravan, you have the most important values - choice and freedom. Whether you want to cook a meal or eat out, go out or early and come back late, it’s completely up to you. Furthermore, if you’re using a touring caravan, you could have a different view of Scotland every morning. How does waking up at the shore of the world famous Loch Ness one morning sound, followed by looking out of your window and seeing the breathtaking views of Ailsa Craig another?
Often referenced as one of the most beautiful countries in the world, Scotland has always been renowned for its stunning, natural beauty. Its breathtaking views of the many Loch’s and Glen’s have been the back drop to years of photographs and it’s famous whisky has been warming chests since 1494.
Scotland’s biggest city, Glasgow is famous for its stunning architecture, historical museums and without a doubt, its welcoming people. The endless shopping facilities and leisure amenities will keep even the most passionate shopper busy.Situated an hours drive from Glasgow is Edinburgh, the Scottish capital. One of the most beautiful cities in the world, Glasgow has a world famous castle and is renowned for its celebrations. The Edinburgh Tattoo in August is made up of several festivals and is visited from all over the world, whilst its Hogmanay celebration on New Years Eve is rivalled only by the celebrations in Time Square, New York.
Head North and you’ll be taken into wilderness of the North-West Highlands, just south of the stunning Argyll. Move over to the North East and you’ll be greeted with beautiful Perthshire (which in the summer plays host to the famous ‘T in the Park’ music festival), the high Grampians and lowland Aberdeenshire. The area is dominated my mountainous terrain and is perfect for those wishing to see the true beauty of the country on a caravan holidays in Scotland.
The South of Scotland is filled with rolling hills, lush, green forests and memorable old market towns. Local towns in Dumfries and Galloway are heavily steeped in history and tradition. Winding streets and pebbled lanes make southern Scotland a definite place to visit.
The Scottish tourist board has invested millions of pounds over recent years into Scottish tourism and in particular, its caravan parks, making now a better time than ever to take a caravan holiday in Scotland.
By: Rakesh Gaikwad
About the Author:
Haven are a UK based holiday company that offers a range of caravan parks across the UK, and provides a number of different caravan holidays in Scotland for the whole family.
english help i failed once and my teacher is giving me a chance to redo it so i need help please?
June 30th, 2009
Munoz asked:
Other than the first word of the sentence, select the word in each sentence that should be capitalized.
Other than the first word of the sentence, select the word in each sentence that should be capitalized.
1. They visited their relatives in the southern part of california.
(1 point)
Their
Relatives
Southern
California
2. Last year my friend took art, calculus I, geography, and science. (1 point)
Year
Calculus I
And
Friend
3. My dad attended a special class and can make his voice sound like goofy. (1 point)
Dad
Special
Class
Goofy
4. Tami and her mom celebrate the easter holiday every year with her grandparents. (1 point)
Mom
Easter
Holiday
Grandparents
5. The national language of the country in the south is french. (1 point)
National
Country
South
French
For questions (6-10)
Words often confused
Select the correct word to fill in the blank.
6. Is that your car in the lot over ______?
(1 point)
their
they’re
there
theyr e
7. I am worried that I will not be able to ____ enough weight to fit in the tiny bikini. (1 point)
lose
looze
loose
luze
8. Sally wanted to be able to attend the meeting, ____. (1 point)
two
to
too
tou
9. Mr. Smith is the name of my school’s_____. (1 point)
principal
principul
principil
principle
10. Everyone came to the party ______ Jerry. (1 point)
except
egcept
accept
axcept
For questions (11-14)
Essays Read
Answer the following questions about the essays you read in 40 Model Essays: A Portable Anthology.
“Cultural Baggage”
11. Barbara Ehrenreich embraces what personal heritage?
(1 point)
Scottish
WASP
None
Judaism
12. How did Ehrenreich’s parents raise her as far as religion? (1 point)
They wanted her to be very religious
They wanted her to believe as she wished
They wanted her to not believe at all
They wanted her to just celebrate certain holidays
13. What did Ehrenreich’s adult children believe? (1 point)
They had no feelings of ethnic or religious identity
They felt very Jewish
They felt very Christian
They felt very Christian
14. How did Ehrenreich feel about her grown children’s beliefs? (1 point)
She was devastated
She was proud
She was angry
She was embarrassed
“The Tipping Point”
15. The Broken Windows theory states: (1 point)
If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it
Broken Windows lead to Broken Homes
Windows, like feelings, are easily broken
Crime is the inevitable result of disorder (such as a broken window)
16. Cleaning up the subway graffiti was: (1 point)
a long, but successful undertaking
a disaster
a waste of time and effort
something that was planned for way into the future
17. As the head of the New York City Police Department, William Bratton: (1 point)
jumped in and tracked down violent criminals as his first step
was not very successful
did not get along with any of the other city officials
cracked down on quality-of-life crimes first
18. The cause/effect point of this essay was that: (1 point)
good employees can do good jobs
teens will always be troublemakers
cleaning up small crimes can lead to fewer larger scale crimes
police officers need to ***** down on gangs
“Why Don’t We Complain?”
19. William F. Buckley feels that Americans don’t complain because: (1 point)
they are lazy and stupid
they do not want to make a scene or bother anyone
they do not care
they believe everything in America is perfect
20. Buckley blames Americans’ “helplessness” on:
(1 point)
technology
stupidity
laziness
foreign intervention
“Neat People vs. Sloppy People”
21. Suzanne Britt illustrates her point using: (1 point)
sarcastic examples
angry attacks
childish remarks
mathematical equations
22. Britt seems to favor: (1 point)
neat people
angry people
sloppy people
neither neat nor sloppy people
Denotation and Connotation
23. Which word (or expression) shows the most negative connotation? (1 point)
budget
thrifty
money-saving
cheap
24. Which word (or expression) shows the most positive connotation? (1 point)
uneasy
petrified
scared
frightened
25. Which word (or expression) shows the most positive connotation? (1 point)
disaster
catastrophe
problem
predicament
Animal Farm
Answer the following questions about Animal Farm.
26. What animal hides during the Battle of the Cowshed? (1 point)
Mollie
Jessie
Clover
Boxer
27. Who taught the sheep to say “Four legs good, two legs better”? (1 point)
Moses
Napoleon
Squealer
Clover
28. What is Sugarcandy Mountain? (1 point)
The idea of animal heaven according to Moses, the raven
A farm owned by one of the humans
A story that Old Major told the animals
An anthem that Squealer taught the animals
29. What finally happens to Boxer?
(1 point)
He dies of old age and hard work
Napoleon sells him to a “glue factory”
He is killed in a battle with the humans
Snowball shoots him
30. Orwell designed Old Major to most resemble which real historic figure? (1 poi
Scotland Golf Holiday
June 30th, 2009
Scotland the land of golf. Apart from golfing Scotland is associated with a significant culture, tradition and serene beauty. Apart from having the historical account of almost half-a-century the city is a growing core of transformation and an imminent destination for development. Scotland golf holiday offers you the combination of golfing as well as travelling. Golfing holiday in Scotland gives you a juncture to relax and mesmerize into the unrivalled beauty of Scotland.
You are assured to get a bunch full of varied itineraries, which will suit your budget as well as your desires.
If you are planning on travelling to Scotland for a golfing holiday then you won’t have a lack of options for anything. There is a host of options from which you can choose - accommodation, golf courses, number of days you want to stay, cuisine and many more. With the popularity of golfing holidays rolling to rise, Scotland gathered its own recognition for golf holiday packages, which includes golfing activities, tourist activities and seeing the natural sites of the region.
Solomon Fishing can also be regarded as one of the most popular breaks in Scotland. Solomon Fishing now has become a part of golf holiday itinerary.
Offered packages of golfing holiday in Scotland:
* Special offer packages.
* Perthshire packages.
* Highland packages.
* Ayrshire packages.
* Angus packages.
* Fife packages.
* Winter golf break packages.
* Premium Packages.
Package Duration: 1night to 7nights.
Cost: £105 to £1925 per person. (Approx.)
Accommodation: Royal-Dunkeld, Birnam-Guest-House, Atholl-Arms, Cherrybank-Inn, Murrayshall, Birnam-House, Kinnaird-Guest-House, Thistle, Beechwood-Guest-House, Anchorage, Horizon, Turnberry, Arrandale, Craws-Nest, St-Andrews-Bay, Old-Course, Kirkton-Barns, Rusacks, Queens, Windsor, Columba, Claymore, Aviemore-Highland-Resort.
Courses: Aberfeldy, Alyth, Alyth-Glenisla, Alyth-Strathmore, Blairgowrie-Rosemount, Blairgowrie-Lansdowne, Craigie Hill, Crieff Ferntower, Dunkeld, Gleneagles-Kings, Gleneagles-Queens, Gleneagles-PGA-Centenary, King James V1, Taymouth-Castle, Murrayshall, Murrayshall-Lyndoch, Pitlochry. Ayr-Belleisle, Ayr-Seafield, Brunston Castle, Troon-Darley, Dundonald, Girvan, Glasgow Gailes, Irvine-Bogside, Kilmarnock-Barassie, Troon-Lochgreen, Prestwick, Prestwick-St-Cuthbert. , Prestwick-St-Nicholas, Royal-Troon, Troon-Portland, Turnberry-Ailsa, Turnberry-Kintyre, Western-Gailes, Ballumbie Castle, Carnoustie Buddon, Carnoustie Burnside, Carnoustie-Championship, Downfield, Letham Grange Old, Monifieth Ashludie, Monifieth Medal, Panmure, Brora, Golspie, Royal-Dornoch, Dornoch Struie, Tain, Alness, Fortrose and Rosemarkie, Inverness, Torvean, Loch Ness, Nairn-Dunbar, Nairn, Forres, Moray-New, Moray-Old, Elgin, Cullen, Grantown-on-Spey, Abernethy, Boat-of-Garten, Kingussie, Newtonmore.
Package Includes: bed and breakfast, comfortable accommodation based on two people sharing an en-suite twin or double room, number of rounds in golf course as mentioned in the itineraries you select, golf pack also contains course directions, maps, and local information.
Optional Extras: Airport pickup and course transfers, dinner, bed and breakfast, Self-drive car or van hire and sightseeing tours.
The price of the packages depends on date of travel, numbers in party and whether you wish to stay in a 3 star guest house, or 3, 4 or 5 star hotel, high season, midweek or weekend.
We take great pride in the quality of service given to our clients, and our attention to detail when compiling your golf scotland itinerary, combined with our expert knowledge of Scottish golf courses and accommodation providers means that we are able to deliver tailor made golf scotland vacations and scotland golf tours to suit all budgets and group sizes.
By: David Smith
About the Author:
You are assured to get a bunch full of varied itineraries, which will suit your budget as well as your desires.
If you are planning on travelling to Scotland for a golfing holiday then you won’t have a lack of options for anything. There is a host of options from which you can choose - accommodation, golf courses, number of days you want to stay, cuisine and many more. With the popularity of golfing holidays rolling to rise, Scotland gathered its own recognition for golf holiday packages, which includes golfing activities, tourist activities and seeing the natural sites of the region.
Solomon Fishing can also be regarded as one of the most popular breaks in Scotland. Solomon Fishing now has become a part of golf holiday itinerary.
Offered packages of golfing holiday in Scotland:
* Special offer packages.
* Perthshire packages.
* Highland packages.
* Ayrshire packages.
* Angus packages.
* Fife packages.
* Winter golf break packages.
* Premium Packages.
Package Duration: 1night to 7nights.
Cost: £105 to £1925 per person. (Approx.)
Accommodation: Royal-Dunkeld, Birnam-Guest-House, Atholl-Arms, Cherrybank-Inn, Murrayshall, Birnam-House, Kinnaird-Guest-House, Thistle, Beechwood-Guest-House, Anchorage, Horizon, Turnberry, Arrandale, Craws-Nest, St-Andrews-Bay, Old-Course, Kirkton-Barns, Rusacks, Queens, Windsor, Columba, Claymore, Aviemore-Highland-Resort.
Courses: Aberfeldy, Alyth, Alyth-Glenisla, Alyth-Strathmore, Blairgowrie-Rosemount, Blairgowrie-Lansdowne, Craigie Hill, Crieff Ferntower, Dunkeld, Gleneagles-Kings, Gleneagles-Queens, Gleneagles-PGA-Centenary, King James V1, Taymouth-Castle, Murrayshall, Murrayshall-Lyndoch, Pitlochry. Ayr-Belleisle, Ayr-Seafield, Brunston Castle, Troon-Darley, Dundonald, Girvan, Glasgow Gailes, Irvine-Bogside, Kilmarnock-Barassie, Troon-Lochgreen, Prestwick, Prestwick-St-Cuthbert. , Prestwick-St-Nicholas, Royal-Troon, Troon-Portland, Turnberry-Ailsa, Turnberry-Kintyre, Western-Gailes, Ballumbie Castle, Carnoustie Buddon, Carnoustie Burnside, Carnoustie-Championship, Downfield, Letham Grange Old, Monifieth Ashludie, Monifieth Medal, Panmure, Brora, Golspie, Royal-Dornoch, Dornoch Struie, Tain, Alness, Fortrose and Rosemarkie, Inverness, Torvean, Loch Ness, Nairn-Dunbar, Nairn, Forres, Moray-New, Moray-Old, Elgin, Cullen, Grantown-on-Spey, Abernethy, Boat-of-Garten, Kingussie, Newtonmore.
Package Includes: bed and breakfast, comfortable accommodation based on two people sharing an en-suite twin or double room, number of rounds in golf course as mentioned in the itineraries you select, golf pack also contains course directions, maps, and local information.
Optional Extras: Airport pickup and course transfers, dinner, bed and breakfast, Self-drive car or van hire and sightseeing tours.
The price of the packages depends on date of travel, numbers in party and whether you wish to stay in a 3 star guest house, or 3, 4 or 5 star hotel, high season, midweek or weekend.
We take great pride in the quality of service given to our clients, and our attention to detail when compiling your golf scotland itinerary, combined with our expert knowledge of Scottish golf courses and accommodation providers means that we are able to deliver tailor made golf scotland vacations and scotland golf tours to suit all budgets and group sizes.
By: David Smith
About the Author:
Golf Around Scotland Is an established Golf Tour Company Based In Pitlochry, Perthshire, right In The Heart Of
Scotland.Experience Scotland Golf HolidayTo know more Click Scotland Golf Holiday
When can a person use a gun in America?
June 30th, 2009
hugo asked:
Well we all know here in Britain how stupid your firearms laws are. I am off to Vegas sometime in July and have heard that many people openly carry guns there. I want to know, even though it is legal in most parts of America to carry a gun, in what circumstances can a person actually use the gun and not go to jail for it? If a person is engaged in a fight and happens to be losing the fight, can he pull out his gun and shoot the other guy? If you are a shop owner and you catch someone stealing from the shop, can you pull out the gun and shoot them? I also wanted to know, if a person runs from the police can the police shoot them? I always remember hearing a story of a drunken Scottish man on holiday in Vegas who, after discovering he was lost after a night out on his way back to the hotel, he knocked on someones back door, and the home owner, thinking he was a burglar, shot him dead.
Well we all know here in Britain how stupid your firearms laws are. I am off to Vegas sometime in July and have heard that many people openly carry guns there. I want to know, even though it is legal in most parts of America to carry a gun, in what circumstances can a person actually use the gun and not go to jail for it? If a person is engaged in a fight and happens to be losing the fight, can he pull out his gun and shoot the other guy? If you are a shop owner and you catch someone stealing from the shop, can you pull out the gun and shoot them? I also wanted to know, if a person runs from the police can the police shoot them? I always remember hearing a story of a drunken Scottish man on holiday in Vegas who, after discovering he was lost after a night out on his way back to the hotel, he knocked on someones back door, and the home owner, thinking he was a burglar, shot him dead.
