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my favorite tv show is friends.

Friends (stylized as F•R•I•E•N•D•S) is an American television sitcom, created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, which aired on NBC from September 22, 1994, to May 6, 2004, lasting ten seasons. With an ensemble cast starring Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer, the show revolves around six 20–30-something friends living in Manhattan. The series was produced by Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television. The original executive producers were Kevin S. Bright, Marta Kauffman, and David Crane. Kauffman and Crane began developing "Friends" under the title "Insomnia Cafe" between November and December 1993. They presented the idea to Bright, and together they pitched a seven-page treatment of the show to NBC. After several script rewrites and changes, including a title change to "Six of One" and "Friends Like Us", the series was finally named "Friends". Filming took place at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California. All ten seasons of "Friends" ranked within the top ten of the final television season ratings; ultimately reaching the No. 1 spot with its eighth season. The series finale on May 6, 2004, was watched by around 52.5 million American viewers, making it the fifth most watched series finale in television history, and the most watched television episode of the 2000s decade. Alondra: I have only watched the show Friends a couple of times. Zoe: Friends is one of my favorite sitcoms. All ten seasons. Alondra: Wow! I did not know there were 10 seasons! Zoe: Lisa Kudrow was my favorite actor from Firends. Alondra: She is very funny. I met her one time. Zoe: Jennifer Aniston also starred in it. She is a really good actress. Alondra: Yes and she had so many great roles since that show ended. Zoe: Shes the daughter of John Anniston. He was also an actor!

i love to drink whiskey.

Whisky or whiskey is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash. Various grains (which may be malted) are used for different varieties, including barley, corn (maize), rye, and wheat. Whisky is typically aged in wooden casks, generally made of charred white oak. Whisky is a strictly regulated spirit worldwide with many classes and types. The typical unifying characteristics of the different classes and types are the fermentation of grains, distillation, and aging in wooden barrels. The word "whiskey" (or "whisky") is an anglicisation of the Classical Gaelic word "uisce" (or "uisge") meaning "water" (now written as "uisce" in Irish Gaelic, and "uisge" in Scottish Gaelic). Distilled alcohol was known in Latin as "aqua vitae" ("water of life"). This was translated to Old Irish as ' ("water of life"), which became ' in Irish and "" in Scottish Gaelic. Early forms of the word in English included "uskebeaghe" (1581), "usquebaugh" (1610), "usquebath" (1621), and "usquebae" (1715). Much is made of the word's two spellings: "whisky" and "whiskey". There are two schools of thought on the issue. One is that the spelling difference is simply a matter of regional language convention for the spelling of a word, indicating that the spelling varies depending on the intended audience or the background or personal preferences of the writer (like the difference between "color" and "colour"; or "recognize" and "recognise"), and the other is that the spelling should depend on the style or origin of the spirit being described. Kylie: I really love drinking whisky. I enjoy the Irish blends more myself. Jameson and Tullamore dew are my favorites. Isabella: I wonder what grains are in the ones you drink. Various grains are used for different varieties like barley, corn, rye, and wheat. Kylie: I would assume wheat is definitely one of the ingredients but that's a very good question. I think Irish blends are different from the American ones. Isabella: I find it very interesting that whisky is a strictly regulated spirit worldwide and it does have a lot of classes and types as well. Kylie: It's just one of those drinks that just works perfectly. I love it with just ice or even with a coca cola. Some people like it with Sprite. Isabella: The characteristics of the different classes and types are the fermentation of the grains, distillation and aging in wooden barrels. It seems most people definitely have their favorites. The only time I've had it is for a cough I couldn't get rid of. Kylie: I guess it would be good if you had a nasty cough, it burns though! I love aged whisky the taste and aroma definitely change the longer it ages for. Isabella: There is even a lot of debate between how it's spelled - either whiskEy or whisky.

my favorite band is metallica.

Metallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. The band was formed in 1981 by drummer Lars Ulrich and vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine (who formed Megadeth) and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted are former members of the band. Metallica earned a growing fan base in the underground music community and won critical acclaim with its first five albums. The band's third album, "Master of Puppets" (1986), was described as one of the heaviest and most influential thrash metal albums; its eponymous fifth album, "Metallica" (1991), the band's first to root predominantly in heavy metal, appealed to a more mainstream audience, achieving substantial commercial success and selling over 16 million copies in the United States to date, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. After experimenting with different genres and directions in subsequent releases, the band returned to its thrash metal roots with the release of its ninth album, "Death Magnetic" (2008), which drew similar praise to that of the band's earlier albums. Erick: I really love the band Metallica Jasmine: I like some of their music. It is weird to know the band was formed in 1981 Erick: I am surprised. I did not know that kind of music was popular then. Jasmine: It is nice to know that they are from the USA. Right from Los Angeles, CA a lot of time band are from a different country. Erick: Lots of band start in California. What was Metallica's first big hit? Jasmine: I'm not sure. But some of my favorites are Enter Sandman and Nothing Else Matter. Erick: I will have to look up Enter Sandman. I do not know that one Jasmine: It was their first single from their fifth album "Metallica" in 1991. Erick: Who Is the lead singer for Metallica? Jasmine: The lead vocalist/guitarist I believe is name James Hetfield.

i wish i could live in iceland.

Iceland (; , ) is a Nordic island country of Europe located in the North Atlantic Ocean. It has a population of and an area of , making it the most sparsely populated country in Europe. The capital and largest city is Reykjavík. Reykjavík and the surrounding areas in the southwest of the country are home to over two-thirds of the population. Iceland is volcanically and geologically active. The interior consists of a plateau characterised by sand and lava fields, mountains, and glaciers, while many glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands. Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate, despite a high latitude just outside the Arctic Circle. Its high latitude and marine influence keep summers chilly, with most of the archipelago having a tundra climate. According to the ancient manuscript "Landnámabók", the settlement of Iceland began in 874 AD when the Norwegian chieftain Ingólfr Arnarson became the first permanent settler on the island. In the following centuries, Norwegians, and to a lesser extent other Scandinavians, emigrated to Iceland, bringing with them thralls (i.e. slaves or serfs) of Gaelic origin. The island was governed as an independent commonwealth under the Althing, one of the world's oldest functioning legislative assemblies. Hope: My sister wants me to go to Iceland with her! I have no idea what to expect! She said it'll be fun! Cameron: Oh its in the North Atlantic Ocean, a Nordic Island, beautiful! Hope: Well, I guess it doesn't sound too bad! What is the weather like? Should I pack shorts or something warmer? Cameron: Summers are chilly kind of a tundra climate Hope: I'm a 5 Star hotel kinda person - they have those, right? I don't mess around when I pick out a hotel - I want all of the amenities! Cameron: Yes there are nice hotels but the island is sparsely populated Hope: Ok, this trip might work. I'll pack warm clothes and bring a camera because if it's a Nordic Island, I'm sure it's gorgeous! You've been a help, thanks! Cameron: Just know that Iceland is geologically active and volcanically active

i like to be outdoors.

Wilderness or wildland is a natural environment on Earth that has not been significantly modified by human activity. It may also be defined as: "The most intact, undisturbed wild natural areas left on our planet—those last truly wild places that humans do not control and have not developed with roads, pipelines or other industrial infrastructure." The term is usually limited to terrestrial environments, though the seas and outer space also are little developed by people. Recent maps of wilderness suggest it covers roughly one quarter of Earth's terrestrial surface, but is being rapidly degraded by human activity. Some governments establish them by law or administrative acts, usually in land tracts that have not been modified by human action in great measure. The main feature of them is that human motorized activity is significantly restricted. These actions seek not only to preserve what already exists, but also to promote and advance a natural expression and development. Wilderness areas can be found in preserves, conservation preserves, National Forests, National Parks and even in urban areas along rivers, gulches or otherwise undeveloped areas. These areas are considered important for the survival of certain species, biodiversity, ecological studies, conservation, solitude, and recreation. Edgar: I enjoy taking walks on hiking trails. It is so cool and refreshing walking through the wooded trails? Do you like woods? Aidan: Yes, love being in the wilderness, but humans are constantly modifying the land we have left. Edgar: Yes, humans have taken over the wilderness to build homes. The problem is the animals are being forced out. I actually saw a deer in my neighborhood years ago. Aidan: I don't think they should have the right to disturb these wild animals with their roads and pipelines. Edgar: I agree. The animals need somewhere to live to. I often wonder how the animals are adjusting to the constant encroaching of their land. Aidan: Only one quarter of the world has wildlife left in it. If humans keep this up there won't be any wildlife left at all. Edgar: Wow. That seems very low. Humans do not appreciate the balance that we should maintain with wildlife. They are an important part of the cycle. Aidan: I agree, these areas are necessary for the survival of certain animals, biodiversity, and ecological studies. Edgar: Yes, if humans keep abusing wildlife and taking over their habitats, then the earth may be in trouble down the road. Aidan: Yes, our forests, parks, and rivers, must be preserved!

my favorite singer is jess greenberg.

Jess Greenberg is a YouTube personality, singer, and acoustic guitarist from London, England. Greenberg started performing publicly at an early age. In an interview she recounted her performance of Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling in Love With You" at age four while on a trip to St. Tropez to an audience at the Hotel Byblos. "I requested 'Can't help falling in love with you' by Elvis and the performer asked if I'd sing it. I remember being so excited." She later explained the effect of seeing the 2003 Jack Black movie "School of Rock" had on her musical interests, "I remember that changing my view of music completely. I started listening to AC/DC, Guns N' Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers … and I realized how much I loved rock music." Greenberg also cites Jimi Hendrix as "one of my biggest inspirations". Greenberg began posting cover recordings of songs on YouTube in 2010 at age 15. In December 2012, Greenberg was selected as the "Female Artist of the Month" on the "Star Central" magazine's website. She also won Ryan Seacrest's "Totally Covered Summer" competition in August 2013 for a cover of "Get Lucky" by Daft Punk. Greenberg also drew significant attention for her cover of AC/DC's "Highway to Hell" posted in August 2013. Brianna: Have you ever heard of Jess Greenberg before? Patrick: I think i have seen her when I was scrolling through you tube. Brianna: Apparently she was inspired by Jack Black regarding her musical interests Patrick: That is awesome, Tenacious D is one of my favorite movies he's in Brianna: I didn't know that Jack Black worked with a guy named Kyle Gass Patrick: Yea they are great in the movie and also great musicians. Brianna: I also have never seen The Pick of Destiny, must of missed it in 2006 Patrick: Yes They are in a band called Tenacious D with 3 other members.

i love to surf.

Surfing is a surface water sport in which the wave rider, referred to as a surfer, rides on the forward or deep face of a moving wave, which is usually carrying the surfer towards the shore. Waves suitable for surfing are primarily found in the ocean, but can also be found in lakes or in rivers in the form of a standing wave or tidal bore. However, surfers can also utilize artificial waves such as those from boat wakes and the waves created in artificial wave pools. The term "surfing" refers to the act of riding a wave, regardless of whether the wave is ridden with a board or without a board, and regardless of the stance used. The native peoples of the Pacific, for instance, surfed waves on alaia, paipo, and other such craft, and did so on their belly and knees. The modern-day definition of surfing, however, most often refers to a surfer riding a wave standing up on a surfboard; this is also referred to as stand-up surfing. Another prominent form of surfing is body boarding, when a surfer rides a wave on a bodyboard, either lying on their belly, drop knee, or sometimes even standing up on a body board. Other types of surfing include knee boarding, surf matting (riding inflatable mats), and using foils. Connor: I love to surf. Emily: Yeah? I've done a little bit, but I'd love to learn more. Where do you surf? Connor: I love being a wave rider. Emily: Yeah, it sounds fun. I've surfed in Costa Rica. Where have you gone? Connor: I have done stand-up surfing over the entire world. Emily: Wow, do you compete in competitions or something like that? Connor: No, just for fun. I also do knee boarding. Emily: Cool. I enjoy stand up paddle boarding. It's similar to a big surf board but you use a paddle. Connor: Stand up paddle surfing started in Hawaii. Emily: Really? I had no idea. I like to do yoga on the paddle board as well. Challenging, but a lot of fun!

my favorite movie is the last of the mohicans.

The Last of the Mohicans is a 1992 American epic historical drama, set in 1757 during the French and Indian War. It was directed by Michael Mann, based on James Fenimore Cooper's eponymous 1826 novel and George B. Seitz's 1936 film adaptation, owing more to the latter than the novel. The film stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe, and Jodhi May, with Russell Means, Wes Studi, Eric Schweig, and Steven Waddington in supporting roles. It was produced by Morgan Creek Pictures. The soundtrack features music by Trevor Jones and Randy Edelman, and the song "I Will Find You" by Clannad. The main theme of the film is taken from the tune "The Gael" by Scottish singer-songwriter Dougie MacLean. Released on September 25, 1992 in the United States, "The Last of the Mohicans" was met with nearly universal praise from critics and commercial success during its box-office run. The story takes place in 1757, during the French and Indian War in the Adirondack Mountains, in the British colony of New York. British Army Major Duncan Heyward arrives in Albany. He has been sent to serve under Colonel Edmund Munro, the commander of Fort William Henry. Heyward is given the task of escorting the colonel’s two daughters, Cora and Alice, to their father. Mikayla: I've never seen the film "The Last of the Mohicans" which is a historical drama set in 1757 during the French and Indian War. Have you seen it? Daisy: No I have not, it sounds interesting. Can you tell me more about it? Mikayla: It is based on a novel from 1826 by James Fenimore Cooper and George B. Seitz's film adaptation. Michael Mann directed the film. Daisy: Wow, that's pretty cool. Do you know when the movie was first released? Mikayla: In the United States, the film was released on September 25, 1992. Critics praised the film and it was also commercially successful. Daisy: Wow, and how was it received? Did it get good reviews? Mikayla: Yes, the critics loved the film. It was universally praised by them. Daisy: Do you know if they plan to make a remake of the film? It sounds like a good idea if it was so successful.

i am a huge fan of jason mraz.

Jason Thomas Mraz (; born June 23, 1977) is an American singer-songwriter who first came to prominence in the San Diego coffee shop scene in 2000. In 2002, he released his debut studio album, "Waiting for My Rocket to Come", which contained the hit single "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)". With the release of his second album, "Mr. A-Z", in 2005, Mraz achieved major commercial success. The album peaked at number 5 on the "Billboard" 200 and sold over 100,000 copies in the US. In 2008, Mraz released his third studio album, "We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things." It debuted at number 3 on the "Billboard" 200 and was an international commercial success primarily due to the hit "I'm Yours". The song peaked at number 6 on the "Billboard" Hot 100, giving him his first top ten single, and spent a then-record 76 weeks on the Hot 100. His fourth album, "Love Is a Four Letter Word", peaked at number 2 on the "Billboard" 200, his highest-charting album to date. Mraz has won two Grammy Awards and received two additional nominations, and has also won two Teen Choice Awards, a People's Choice Award and the Hal David Songwriters Hall of Fame Award. He has earned Platinum and multi-Platinum certifications in over 20 countries, and has toured in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and parts of Africa. Maria: jason mraz is a singer that first came onto the scene in san diego Ian: Oh yes Waiting for My Rocket to Come, which contained the hit single "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)" is my favorite Maria: how weird i have not heard that one at all! But I know it was released in 2002 Ian: Mraz has won two Grammy Awards and received two additional nominations Maria: that's really good, I know he has sold over 100,000 copes with that album Ian: Yes and he won two Teen Choice Awards, a People's Choice Award and the Hal David Songwriters Hall of Fame Award. Maria: i know he earned platinum certifications in over 20 countries too Ian: Mraz has sold over seven million albums! That is a lot! Maria: it's crazy that he was born in 1977 too Ian: His musical style, from rhythmic feeling to his use of nylon string guitars, has been heavily influenced by Brazilian music

i love to dance.

Dance is a performing art form consisting of purposefully selected sequences of human movement. This movement has aesthetic and symbolic value, and is acknowledged as dance by performers and observers within a particular culture. Dance can be categorized and described by its choreography, by its repertoire of movements, or by its historical period or place of origin. An important distinction is to be drawn between the contexts of theatrical and participatory dance, although these two categories are not always completely separate; both may have special functions, whether social, ceremonial, competitive, erotic, martial, or sacred/liturgical. Other forms of human movement are sometimes said to have a dance-like quality, including martial arts, gymnastics, cheerleading, figure skating, synchronized swimming, marching bands, and many other forms of athletics. Theatrical dance, also called performance or concert dance, is intended primarily as a spectacle, usually a performance upon a stage by virtuoso dancers. It often tells a story, perhaps using mime, costume and scenery, or else it may simply interpret the musical accompaniment, which is often specially composed. Examples are western ballet and modern dance, Classical Indian dance and Chinese and Japanese song and dance dramas. Luke: I love to dance. It's good exercise and good for coordination and balance. Cassidy: Do you do it as a performing art or just exercise? Luke: I like music too and dancing to music I like , mostly for exercise. But I did dance in school for awhile. Cassidy: What type of dance do you like? Hip Hop and Salsa are popular in my area. Do you do any other sports that have dance-like quality's like martial arts, gymnastics, cheerleading, figure skating, synchronized swimming, marching bands ect... Luke: It was ballet when I was young, and that can also be called theatrical dancing or performance dance , that's usually done on a stage and often tells a story to an audience. Cassidy: Ballet is beautiful. Dance can be categorized and described by its choreography, by its repertoire of movements and ballet is the most beautiful. Luke: I agree. And it goes way back to even Plato, Aristotle , and the Bible. even has many events related to dance. Cassidy: I did not realize it went back to Aristotle. 384–322 BC that's super old. Luke: And it's good for so many things, language, expression, health.

i am currently trying to open my own grocery store.

A grocery store is a retail store that primarily sells food. A grocer is a bulk seller of food. Grocery stores often offer non-perishable food that is packaged in bottles, boxes, and cans; some also have bakeries, butchers, delis, and fresh produce. Large grocery stores that stock significant amounts of non-food products, such as clothing and household items, are called supermarkets. Some large supermarkets also include a pharmacy, and customer service, redemption, and electronics sections. In Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, supermarkets and convenience stores are sometimes described as grocery businesses, or simply grocers. Small grocery stores that mainly sell fruits and vegetables are known as greengrocers (Britain) or produce markets (U.S.), and small grocery stores that predominantly sell prepared food, such as candy and snacks, are known as convenience stores or delicatessens. Some grocery stores (especially large ones) form the centerpiece of a larger complex that includes other facilities, such as gas stations, which will often operate under the store's name. This setup is especially common in the United Kingdom, where major chains such as Sainsbury's and Tesco have many locations operating under this format. Aiden: I really love to go grocery shopping, especially to Smaller grocery stores that mainly sell fruits and vegetables Anna: I do as well, but I never go when i am hungry! that is for sure! Aiden: Oh I agree! I tend to do my grocery shopping on Sundays, which is crazy to think that is an actual concept about the ability of retailers to operate stores on Sunday. Anna: i used to work at a grocery store, sundays are incredibly busy! Aiden: Did you ever run into any blue laws? Or laws that are designed to enforce religious standards? Anna: Not that I am aware of, I just pushed carts to be honest, I was never that intense about it Aiden: Oh I see. Yeah it's kind of crazy because the blue laws prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages in one form or another on sundays Anna: Oh I have never heard of that before, I wonder what the point of that is

my favorite food is spaghetti and meatballs.

Spaghetti with meatballs (or spaghetti and meatballs) is an American dish consisting of spaghetti, tomato sauce and meatballs. It is widely believed that spaghetti with meatballs was an innovation of early 20th-century Italian immigrants in New York City; the National Pasta Association (originally named the National Macaroni Manufacturers Association) is said to be the first organization to publish a recipe for it, in the 1920s. Italian writers often mock the dish as pseudo-Italian or non-Italian because, in Italy, meatballs are served only with egg-based baked pasta and are smaller. However, various kinds of pasta with meat are part of the culinary tradition of the Abruzzo, Apulia, Sicily, and other parts of southern Italy. A recipe for rigatoni with meatballs is in "Il cucchiaio d'argento" ("The Silver Spoon"), a comprehensive Italian cookbook known as the "bible" of Italian Cooking. Other dishes that have similarities to spaghetti and meatballs include "pasta seduta" 'seated pasta' and "maccaroni azzese" in Apulia. Some baked pasta dishes from Apulia combine pasta and meat where meatballs, mortadella, or salami are baked with rigatoni, tomato sauce, and mozzarella, then covered with a pastry top. Alexandra: Do you like spaghetti and meatballs? It's an American dish that has spaghetti, tomato sauce, and meatballs Joshua: I do! Although, I admit, I mostly just like the meatballs. Alexandra: Sometimes it is mocked as non-Italian because traditionally, meatballs are only served with egg-based baked pasta Joshua: Oh really? I did not know that. I wonder if it's mocked similarly to how Mexican in America isn't really traditional mexican food Alexandra: Yes, like many American foods, it was created by 20th century Italian immigrants in New York City Joshua: Neat! Is there anything else interesting you can tell me? Alexandra: Well, there are some Apulia dishes where meatballs are baked with rigatoni, mozzarella, tomato sauce, and covered with pastry Joshua: That's cool! I do love mozarella :D Alexandra: Yes, when the New World was discovered, many changes came to Italian cuisine Joshua: Oh, is that when it was introduced to the west?

i like watching ufc fights.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts organization based in Las Vegas, Nevada, that is owned and operated by parent company WME–IMG. It is the largest MMA promotion in the world and features the top-ranked fighters of the sport. Based in the United States, the UFC produces events worldwide that showcase eleven weight divisions and abide by the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts. As of 2017, the UFC has held over 400 events. Dana White serves as the president of the UFC. He has held that position since 2001; while under the leadership of Dana White the UFC has grown into a globally popular multibillion-dollar enterprise. The first event was held in 1993 at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado. The purpose of the early Ultimate Fighting Championship competitions was to identify the most effective martial art in a contest with minimal rules between competitors of different fighting disciplines like boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, sambo, wrestling, muay Thai, karate, and judo. In subsequent competitions, fighters began adopting effective techniques from more than one discipline, which indirectly helped create an entirely separate style of fighting known as present-day mixed martial arts. Sofia: I love the UFC. I was disappointed in the Derek Lewis vs. Francis Ngannou fight last weekend though. Kelly: Dissapointed is putting it lightly, that was one of the worst fights I've ever had the displeasure of witnessing. Crazy to think that Ngannou was ranked the number 1 contender going into that fight. Happy for Daniel Cormier though. Sofia: Same here. I was a little disappointed in the referring as well if I'm being honest. I'm tired of warnings for eye pokes. It should be an automatic point no matter what. Kelly: I agree it's getting too excessive, and former champ Jon Jones wasn't even in the main event. They should consider the PRIDE gloves that make it harder to eye poke. Sofia: Excuse me I meant "refereeing*. Sorry about that. I agree with the gloves comment. I honestly like Joe Rogans idea. Have them fight on a basketball court with no gloves and allow 12 to 6 elbows again! Kelly: I'm not sure I would go as far as Rogan's idea, I kind of like the UFC organization's famous octagon. I do agree that the 12-6 elbow rule is crazy though. Sofia: Yea I know I was just playing, but it would be interesting to see people have like unlimited space and not be able to use the fence. I like the octagon but imagine a real fight where there is nothing to press your enemy up against. Kelly: It's an interesting idea, but I feel like it would lead to more running away to try to not get taken down. Have you ever seen any of Joseph James Rogan's stand-up comedy acts?

i am colour blind.

Color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency, is the decreased ability to see color or differences in color. Color blindness can make some educational activities difficult. Buying fruit, picking clothing, and reading traffic lights can be more challenging, for example. Problems, however, are generally minor and most people adapt. People with total color blindness, however, may also have decreased visual acuity and be uncomfortable in bright environments. The most common cause of color blindness is an inherited fault in the development of one or more of the three sets of color sensing cones in the eye. Males are more likely to be color blind than females, as the genes responsible for the most common forms of color blindness are on the X chromosome. As females have two X chromosomes, a defect in one is typically compensated for by the other, while males only have one X chromosome. Color blindness can also result from physical or chemical damage to the eye, optic nerve, or parts of the brain. Diagnosis is typically with the Ishihara color test; however a number of other testing methods also exist. There is no cure for color blindness. Diagnosis may allow a person's teacher to change their method of teaching to accommodate the decreased ability to recognize colors. Rylee: I am not color blind, but my brother is. Apparently males are more prone to this than females - something to do with the X chromosome. Steven: Interesting, can he drive been color blind? Rylee: Yes, he can, but traffic lights can be a challenge, just like buying clothes, for example. His wife helps with that! Steven: I imagine, and did any of your parents or grandparents is color blind too? Rylee: Not so far as we know. Color blindness can also be due to an injury of some sort to the eye or other part of the brain. Steven: The color seems so different to me that I cant imagine how the world will look for someone with color blindness. Rylee: I know, color is amazing. But color blindness has different degrees of seriousness. Generally, issues are minor and most people can adapt to the situation. Steven: that is fortunate. I guess you can really know how it feels unless you experience it, like some many other thinks.

my dream is to move to the middle of the desert.

A desert is a barren area of landscape where little precipitation occurs and consequently living conditions are hostile for plant and animal life. The lack of vegetation exposes the unprotected surface of the ground to the processes of denudation. About one third of the land surface of the world is arid or semi-arid. This includes much of the polar regions where little precipitation occurs and which are sometimes called polar deserts or "cold deserts". Deserts can be classified by the amount of precipitation that falls, by the temperature that prevails, by the causes of desertification or by their geographical location. Deserts are formed by weathering processes as large variations in temperature between day and night put strains on the rocks which consequently break in pieces. Although rain seldom occurs in deserts, there are occasional downpours that can result in flash floods. Rain falling on hot rocks can cause them to shatter and the resulting fragments and rubble strewn over the desert floor is further eroded by the wind. This picks up particles of sand and dust and wafts them aloft in sand or dust storms. Wind-blown sand grains striking any solid object in their path can abrade the surface. Andres: I wonder what it is like to live in a desert. Must be really hot. Gracie: yes but ocassionally rain can downpour and lead to flash floods, in that situation you may become cold especially if its wet and windy! Andres: Interesting. Do you know what the average temperatures are like in the Southwestern US. Gracie: i do not but i do know about one third of the land surface is arid or semi arid so we live in a very dry world in some parts! Andres: The dry conditions must be really hard on your skin. Gracie: yes especially since wind blown sand grains striking any object can abrade a surface. over time that can damage your skin if you continue to get hit by sandy wind. like exfoliation you never asked for. Andres: So true. I don't think I want that treatment, lol Gracie: polar regions where theres little rain are sometimes called polar deserts or cold deserts. many people find that interesting myself included Andres: Very interesting. Gracie: deserts can also be classified by the amount of rain that falls in that region, the tempoerature that prevails most of the time, and the causes of desrtification or by their geographicallocation.

dancing is my passion.

Dance is a performing art form consisting of purposefully selected sequences of human movement. This movement has aesthetic and symbolic value, and is acknowledged as dance by performers and observers within a particular culture. Dance can be categorized and described by its choreography, by its repertoire of movements, or by its historical period or place of origin. An important distinction is to be drawn between the contexts of theatrical and participatory dance, although these two categories are not always completely separate; both may have special functions, whether social, ceremonial, competitive, erotic, martial, or sacred/liturgical. Other forms of human movement are sometimes said to have a dance-like quality, including martial arts, gymnastics, cheerleading, figure skating, synchronized swimming, marching bands, and many other forms of athletics. Theatrical dance, also called performance or concert dance, is intended primarily as a spectacle, usually a performance upon a stage by virtuoso dancers. It often tells a story, perhaps using mime, costume and scenery, or else it may simply interpret the musical accompaniment, which is often specially composed. Examples are western ballet and modern dance, Classical Indian dance and Chinese and Japanese song and dance dramas. Trinity: I love dancing, it's my passion since its art. How about you? Layla: I like to dance as well. I love hip hop dancing especially. Trinity: I loved watching old break dancing movies like breakin and beat street Layla: Yes those are great! That reminds me of the movie Footloose. I loved that movie! Trinity: I've never seen it! It came out when I was 4 but never watched it. Layla: Oh it is a classic! You have to watch it! Trinity: Friends is my favorite show though and Chandler was always my favorite character. Layla: I love Friends as well. I liked Rachel and Ross. Trinity: I liked Rachel too, I had a mega crush on her! Layla: She is still so beautiful! Brad Pitt lost out if you ask me!

i am originally from london , england.

London is the capital and most populous city of England and the United Kingdom. Standing on the River Thames in the south east of the island of Great Britain, London has been a major settlement for two millennia. It was founded by the Romans, who named it "Londinium". London's ancient core, the City of London, largely retains its medieval boundaries. Since at least the 19th century, "London" has also referred to the metropolis around this core, historically split between Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent and Hertfordshire, which today largely makes up Greater London, a region governed by the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. London is a leading global city in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism and transportation. It is the world's largest financial centre and has the fifth- or sixth-largest metropolitan area GDP in the world. London is often regarded as a world cultural capital. It is the world's most-visited city as measured by international arrivals and has the world's largest city airport system measured by passenger traffic. It is the world's leading investment destination, hosting more international retailers and ultra high-net-worth individuals than any other city. Noah: Have you ever been to london? I always wanted to go there. Leslie: Would love to see the bridge falling down ...Lol! . London is the capital and most populous city of England Noah: Yeah I also really want see Big Ben as well! Leslie: Yeah,big Ben! Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster. Noah: Ah cool. What do you think of london? Leslie: Interestingly, London was named Londinium" by the Roman Noah: That's pretty interesting. The romans fought them when they were brtions I believe. Leslie: The history going back over 2,000 years Noah: Yeah that's so interesting. Makes me want to revisit the history channel. Leslie: You can travel back in time ,and follow the channel of recorded human history and extending as far as the Early Middle Ages.

nike cleats are my favorite.

Nike, Inc. (; ) is an American multinational corporation that is engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, and worldwide marketing and sales of footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, in the Portland metropolitan area. It is the world's largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel and a major manufacturer of sports equipment, with revenue in excess of US$24.1 billion in its fiscal year 2012 (ending May 31, 2012). As of 2012, it employed more than 44,000 people worldwide. In 2014 the brand alone was valued at $19 billion, making it the most valuable brand among sports businesses. As of 2017, the Nike brand is valued at $29.6 billion. The company was founded on January 25, 1964, as Blue Ribbon Sports, by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight, and officially became Nike, Inc. on May 30, 1971. The company takes its name from Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. Nike markets its products under its own brand, as well as Nike Golf, Nike Pro, Nike+, Air Jordan, Nike Blazers, Air Force 1, Nike Dunk, Air Max, Foamposite, Nike Skateboarding, and subsidiaries including Brand Jordan, Hurley International and Converse. Nike also owned Bauer Hockey (later renamed Nike Bauer) between 1995 and 2008, and previously owned Cole Haan and Umbro. Melissa: Nike shoes are my favorite. I'm not alone in that opinion, as their revenue exceeded $24 billion in 2012! Savannah: I like Nike shoes too, i used to have Air Max shoes a while ago. Melissa: The Air Max line was first released in 1987, and is very popular amongst many different subcultures. I love that you can customize them with NIKEiD. Savannah: I had no idea Air Max shows were around for that long. What about Air Jordan shoes? Melissa: The first Air Jordan sneaker was created exclusively for Michael Jordan in 1984. Later that year, it was made available to the public. Savannah: That's amazing, so Michael Jordan had his own line of nike shoes. No wonder Air Jordan shoes are so popular. Melissa: I'm sure the other 21 active NBA players that the Jordan brand sponsors also help with the popularity! Savannah: Yeah I think so too! No wonder Nike is so popular nowadays.

watching nascar races is a great way to spend a sunday for me.

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is an American family-owned and operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto-racing sports events. Bill France Sr. founded the company in 1948 and his grandson Brian France became its CEO in 2003. NASCAR is motorsport's preeminent stock-car racing organization. The three largest racing-series sanctioned by this company are the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, the NASCAR Xfinity Series, and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. The company also oversees NASCAR Local Racing, the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series, and the NASCAR iRacing.com Series. NASCAR sanctions over 1,500 races at over 100 tracks in 39 of the 50 US states as well as in Canada. NASCAR has presented races at the Suzuka and Motegi circuits in Japan, the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico, and the Calder Park Thunderdome in Australia. NASCAR has its official headquarters in Daytona Beach, Florida, and also maintains offices in the North Carolina cities of Charlotte, Concord, and Conover. Regional offices are located in New York City and Los Angeles, with international offices in Mexico City and Toronto. Devin: When I went to college in Alabama my roommate was a huge NASCAR fan. He loved to sit and watch the races. Elijah: I do not like Nascar, do you Devin: I didn't used to, but I have to admit that watching the superspeedway races like Daytona and Talladega made me like it a bit. They're so exciting! Elijah: I went to the Indianapolis 500 when I was young, not sure if that is the same thing or not Devin: No, the Indy 500 is a formula car race. NASCAR involves racecars built off of stock cars. Elijah: Oh I am not a race car person, I do love regular street cars but not so much racing Devin: Races actually first started as a way of proving to consumers that automobiles were practical and reliable. There's a lot of history between street cars and auto races. Elijah: I can understand that Have you ever raced or been in one of the race cars?

i am touring with frank ocean.

Frank Ocean (born Christopher Edwin Breaux; October 28, 1987) is an American independent singer, songwriter, rapper, producer and photographer. Known for his idiosyncratic musical style, Ocean first embarked on a career as a ghostwriter, and in 2010 he became a member of hip hop collective Odd Future. He released his breakout mixtape, "Nostalgia, Ultra", to critical acclaim in 2011. It generated his first charting single "Novacane". In 2012, Ocean finished second place in the BBC's Sound of 2012 poll. His debut studio album, "Channel Orange", was released in July 2012 to critical acclaim. It reached number two on the "Billboard" 200 and was promoted with three singles: "Thinkin Bout You", "Pyramids", and "Sweet Life". In 2016, Ocean released the visual album "Endless" alongside his second studio album "Blonde," which was released independently following several years of delays. "Blonde" was highly acclaimed by critics, and debuted at number one in the United States and the United Kingdom. Ocean was born Christopher Edwin Breaux on October 28, 1987, in Long Beach, California to parents Calvin Edward Cooksey and Katonya Breaux. When he was around five years old, he and his family moved to New Orleans, Louisiana. Joshua: I'm a huge Frank Ocean fan! Have you heard his music? He's an American singer, songwriter, producer, rapper and photographer. Kenneth: I have heard of Frank Ocean but know very little about him. What kind of music does he play? Joshua: He's known primarily for his idiosyncratic sound, but he got his start in 2010 in hip hop music. Kenneth: When did he start performing? Joshua: In 2010, but he really didn't become well known until 2011 when he released his breakout mixtape, "Nostalgia, Ultra." Kenneth: You say he is also a photographer? What kind of work has he done? Joshua: He photographed the Met Ball in 2017! In 2016, he released a visual album titled "Endless." Kenneth: He sounds like a man who has many talents! Has he won any major awards? Joshua: Not that I'm aware of, but his debut studio album reached number 2 on the Billboard 200! Kenneth: That is pretty impressive for a first album. A lot of artists have been around for years and haven't reached that milestone

my favorite color is yellow.

Yellow is the color between green and orange on the spectrum of visible light. It is evoked by light with a dominant wavelength of roughly 570590 nm. It is a primary color in subtractive color systems, used in painting or color printing. In the RGB color model, used to create colors on television and computer screens, yellow is a secondary color made by combining red and green at equal intensity. Carotenoids give the characteristic yellow color to autumn leaves, corn, canaries, daffodils, and lemons, as well as egg yolks, buttercups, and bananas. They absorb light energy and protect plants from photodamage. Sunlight has a slight yellowish hue, due to the surface temperature of the sun. Because it was widely available, yellow ochre pigment was one of the first colors used in art; the Lascaux cave in France has a painting of a yellow horse 17,000 years old. Ochre and orpiment pigments were used to represent gold and skin color in Egyptian tombs, then in the murals in Roman villas. In the early Christian church, yellow was the color associated with the Pope and the golden keys of the Kingdom, but was also associated with Judas Iscariot and was used to mark heretics. In the 20th century, Jews in Nazi-occupied Europe were forced to wear a yellow star. Jose: Yellow is my favorite color. Bianca: Yellow is between green and orange on the spectrum. Jose: Green is an interesting color. It is the color of nature. Bianca: Yellow is used in painting or color printing. Jose: There are so many shades of yellow that you can mix and create when painting Bianca: The sun has a yellowish hue, due to the surface temperature. Jose: What temperature is the surface of the sun? Bianca: The sun is a sphere of hot plasma and a source of energy for Earth.

my favorite color is blue.

Blue is one of the three primary colours of pigments in painting and traditional colour theory, as well as in the RGB colour model. It lies between violet and green on the spectrum of visible light. The eye perceives blue when observing light with a dominant wavelength between approximately 450 and 495 nanometres. Most blues contain a slight mixture of other colors; azure contains some green, while ultramarine contains some violet. The clear daytime sky and the deep sea appear blue because of an optical effect known as Rayleigh scattering. An optical effect called Tyndall scattering explains blue eyes. Distant objects appear more blue because of another optical effect called atmospheric perspective. Blue has been an important colour in art and decoration since ancient times. The semi-precious stone lapis lazuli was used in ancient Egypt for jewellery and ornament and later, in The Renaissance, to make the pigment ultramarine, the most expensive of all pigments. In the eighth century Chinese artists used cobalt blue to colour fine blue and white porcelain. In the Middle Ages, European artists used it in the windows of Cathedrals. Europeans wore clothing coloured with the vegetable dye woad until it was replaced by the finer indigo from America. Julia: Hi there! My favorite color is blue, it's all over my room, and my bedsheets and decorations all have blue in them. Alexandria: Oh nice! What is it about blue that you like so much? Julia: Ever since I have been little, it's always been my favorite. There's just something about the color that entrances me... Alexandria: Well interesting you like it, I was reading the other day and found out that it is one the three primary colours! Julia: It sure is! There's so many shades to blue though, I think that I like navy blue the most. Alexandria: I also read that distant objects appear more blue because of another optical effect called atmospheric perspective. Julia: Oh really? I hadn't heard of that, that's pretty cool. Is it the air that causes that effect? Alexandria: Yes, in fact distant objects appear more blue because of another optical effect called atmospheric perspective. Julia: That's really neat. Blue is actually one of the rarest pigments in nature, it hardly appears on plants and animals. Which is kind of weird, since it's considered a primary color! Alexandria: fascinating! Julia: I know, right? Well, thanks for your time! Have a good day :)

i love to eat sushi and pizza.

Sushi can be prepared with either brown or white rice. It is often prepared with raw seafood, but some varieties of sushi use cooked ingredients, and many others are vegetarian. Sushi is often served with pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce. Daikon radish is popular as a garnish. Sushi is often confused with sashimi, a related Japanese dish consisting of thinly sliced raw fish or occasionally meat, and an optional serving of rice. Sushi originates in a Southeast Asian dish, known today as "narezushi" ( – "salted fish"), stored in fermented rice for possibly months at a time. The lacto-fermentation of the rice prevented the fish from spoiling; the rice would be discarded before consumption of the fish. This early type of sushi became an important source of protein for its Japanese consumers. The term "sushi" comes from an antiquated grammatical form no longer used in other contexts, and literally means "sour-tasting"; the overall dish has a sour and umami or savoury taste. Narezushi still exists as a regional specialty, notably as "funa-zushi" from Shiga Prefecture. Vinegar began to be added to the preparation of narezushi in the Muromachi period (1336–1573) for the sake of enhancing both taste and preservation. Javier: Sushi is my all time favorite food. Aaliyah: Sushi usually comes with brown or white rice. Which do you prefer? Javier: It doesn't really matter. White rice will do. Aaliyah: white rice is good when cooked well, it's also the third-largest in production in the world Javier: Wow, i didn't know white rice was so popular. Aaliyah: Absolutely, its the most consumed grain by humans. Javier: I think it's because it's cheap and when combined with beans makes a complete protein. Aaliyah: Beans and rice is a great dish by itself or can be combined with chicken, pork, or beef.

i have 3 children.

Parenting or child rearing is the process of promoting and supporting the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of a child from infancy to adulthood. Parenting refers to the intricacies of raising a child aside from the biological relationship. The most common caretaker in parenting is the biological parent(s) of the child in question, although others may be an older sibling, a grandparent, a legal guardian, aunt, uncle or other family member, or a family friend. Governments and society may have a role in child-rearing as well. In many cases, orphaned or abandoned children receive parental care from non-parent blood relations. Others may be adopted, raised in foster care, or placed in an orphanage. Parenting skills vary, and a parent with good parenting skills may be referred to as a "good parent". The English pediatrician and psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott described the concept of "good-enough" parenting in which a minimum of prerequisites for healthy child development are met. Winnicott wrote, "The good-enough mother...starts off with an almost complete adaptation to her infant's needs, and as time proceeds she adapts less and less completely, gradually, according to the infant's growing ability to deal with her failure." Garrett: I love being a parent my kids is my life. Layla: Some people think it's just physically parenting your child but it involves emotional, social, and intellectual child rearing you know? Garrett: I totally agree your kids is a reflection of you and just like you said you have to make sure you are always involved in all aspects. Layla: Yes people think from a biological perspective, but there are intricacies besides that. Garrett: The intricacies is important because your kids go through alot and most parents don't know or realize it sometimes. Layla: Yes especially with gender, some children have difficulty with their masculinity or femininity and it can be confusing. Garrett: That is a big major issue in the US right now the gender situation and it is hard for adults to understand so imagine the kids point of view. Layla: Yes and one of the most important statuses of a person is gender, it breaks my heart that people can be so close minded, especially parents. Garrett: It makes me sad as well my oldest is 5 going to elementary this year and when I was growing up the topic wasn't one that needed discussing but this generation it needs to be address to kids early on sorry. Layla: If a child can't have their biological parents take care of them, sometimes even siblings can be open minded or grandparents as well.

i love the band van halen.

Van Halen is an American hard rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1972. From 1974 until 1985, the band consisted of guitarist Eddie Van Halen, vocalist David Lee Roth, drummer Alex Van Halen, and bassist Michael Anthony. The band went on to become major stars, and by the early 1980s they were one of the most successful rock acts of the time. "1984" was their most successful album. The lead single, "Jump", became an international hit and their only single to reach number one on the "Billboard" Hot 100. The following singles, "Panama" and "I'll Wait", both hit number 13 on the U.S. charts. The album went on to sell over 12 million copies in the U.S. alone. In 1985, the band replaced lead singer David Lee Roth with former Montrose lead vocalist Sammy Hagar. With Hagar, the group would release four U.S. number-one albums over the course of 11 years. Hagar left the band in 1996 shortly before the release of the band's first greatest hits collection, "Best Of – Volume I". Former Extreme frontman Gary Cherone was quickly recruited as lead singer to replace Hagar, and "Van Halen III" was released in 1998. Cherone left the band in frustration in 1999 after the tour due to the poor commercial performance of the album. Addison: Van Halen is my favorite American hard rock band. Dominic: I can't think of who that is. What is their most popular song? Maybe it will help me remember! Addison: The song "Jump" was an international hit and their only single to reach number 1. Dominic: Oh okay. It still isn't ringing a bell. speaking of bells, I like ACDC and their song hells bells Addison: Yes another great song. It was the first track of AC/DC's first album without Bon Scott. Dominic: Bon Scott was a great back up. In my own opinion I think he was better than the original singer Addison: He was the primary lead vocalist and lyricist for AC/DC from 1974 until he died in 1980. Dominic: I know, i'm sorry. I mean that I thought the guy after Bon Scott was better than Bon Scott. I got confused for a second. Addison: Prior to AC/DC, Bon Scott formed a band called the Spektors in 1964. Dominic: I did not know that. Who was the guy that took Bon Scotts place after he died?

i can t go a single day without eating ice cream.

Ice cream (derived from earlier iced cream or cream ice) is a sweetened frozen food typically eaten as a snack or dessert. It is usually made from dairy products, such as milk and cream, and often combined with fruits or other ingredients and flavors. It is typically sweetened with sugar or sugar substitutes. Typically, flavourings and colourings are added in addition to stabilizers. The mixture is stirred to incorporate air spaces and cooled below the freezing point of water to prevent detectable ice crystals from forming. The result is a smooth, semi-solid foam that is solid at very low temperatures (< ). It becomes more malleable as its temperature increases. The meaning of the phrase "ice cream" varies from one country to another. Phrases such as "frozen custard", "frozen yogurt", "sorbet", "gelato" and others are used to distinguish different varieties and styles. In some countries, such as the United States, the phrase "ice cream" applies only to a specific variety, and most governments regulate the commercial use of the various terms according to the relative quantities of the main ingredients, notably the amount of cream. Products that do not meet the criteria to be called ice cream are labelled "frozen dairy dessert" instead. Marcus: I just LOVE ice cream. That jingle, I scream you scream we all scream for ice cream describes me completely Jacob: Ice Cream is definitely my favorite desert but have you tried any non dairy Ice creams? Marcus: Is gelato non dairy, if so I have. Jacob: Gelato is made with milk and cream so unfortunately not but Italian water ice is! Marcus: Oh, I've had Italian water ices. They are such pretty colors. Jacob: Yes just like Rainbow sherbet. Marcus: Sherbert is dairy isn't it? Jacob: Yes its sometimes even made with egg whites, which seems gross but its soooo good.

i love living in texas.

Space Center Houston is a leading science and space learning center, the official visitor center of NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston and a Smithsonian Affiliate museum. The organization is owned and operated by the nonprofit Manned Spaceflight Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. [4] The Johnson Space Center is the home of Mission Control and astronaut training. The center opened in 1992 and hosts more than 1 million visitors annually in its 250,000-square-foot educational complex. It is one of the top destinations in Houston holding the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. There is always something new at the center which features more than 400 space artifacts, permanent and traveling exhibits, attractions, live shows and theaters dedicated to preserving the history of America’s human spaceflight program. It has a number of significant artifact galleries. The center has extensive STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education programs for all ages and draws more than 200,000 students and teachers each year. It annually generates a $73 million economic impact, 925 jobs and $36 million in personal income in greater Houston, according to a 2016 economic study by Jason Murasko and Stephen Cotten, associate professors of economics at the University of Houston - Clear Lake. Aaliyah: Hi Stephanie: Hey, ever visited the Space Center Houston? Aaliyah: No, but I really like the movie Space Camp from the 1980s. Have you visited? Stephanie: Not myself but its pretty interesting, its actually the place where they do astronaut training. Aaliyah: That's really cool. Do they let you see the training rooms and have tours for the public? Stephanie: Yea they even have artifact galleries you can look at. Aaliyah: Do astronauts give lectures from time to time? Stephanie: Yea they actually have a STEM program for all ages there. Aaliyah: Sounds like a great place to take the kids.

i also enjoy reading the game of thrones series books.

A Song of Ice and Fire is a series of epic fantasy novels by the American novelist and screenwriter George R. R. Martin. He began the first volume of the series, "A Game of Thrones", in 1991 and had it published in 1996. Martin, who initially envisioned the series as a trilogy, has published five out of a planned seven volumes. The fifth and most recent volume of the series published in 2011, "A Dance with Dragons", took Martin six years to write. He is still writing the sixth novel, "The Winds of Winter". "A Song of Ice and Fire" takes place on the fictional continents Westeros and Essos. The point of view of each chapter in the story is a limited perspective of a range of characters growing from nine, in the first novel, to thirty-one by the fifth. Three main stories interweave a dynastic war among several families for control of Westeros, the rising threat of the supernatural Others in the northernmost reaches of Westeros, and the ambition of Daenerys Targaryen, the deposed king's exiled daughter, to assume the Iron Throne. Martin's inspirations included the Wars of the Roses and the French historical novels "The Accursed Kings" by Maurice Druon. "A Song of Ice and Fire" received praise for its diverse portrayal of women and religion, as well as its realism. Isabella: I love the Song of Ice and Fire books! They're by novelist George R. R. Martin. Marco: Aren't those the Game of Thrones books? Isabella: Indeed! Game of thrones is an adaptations of "A Song of Ice and Fire". Marco: I love that show! Are those the only books that George has written or is he known for others as well? Isabella: He has written three different novellas set in the same universe, but taking place 90 years before the start of the novels. Marco: Interesting! Are his other books as successful as the Game of Thrones books? Isabella: I don't believe they are as well known, since they were published in short story anthologies as opposed to regular novels. Marco: Oh. Has George received any accolades or awards for his whritings? Isabella: The books have received a lot of praise! Especially for their portrayal of women and religion. Marco: What was so significant about his portrayal of women and religion?

i am gong to adopt a dog very soon.

An animal shelter or pound is a place where stray, lost, abandoned or surrendered animals, mostly dogs and cats, and sometimes sick or wounded wildlife are kept and rehabilitated. While no-kill shelters exist, it is sometimes policy to euthanize sick animals, and any animal that is not claimed quickly enough by a previous or new owner. In Europe, of 30 countries included in a survey, all but four (Czech republic, Germany, Greece, and Italy) permitted the killing of healthy stray dogs. Critics believe the new term "animal shelter" is generally a euphemism for the older term "pound". The word "pound" had its origins in the animal pounds of agricultural communities, where stray livestock would be penned or impounded until claimed by their owners. Some shelters even have sick tropical animals. In the United States there is no government-run organization that provides oversight or regulation of the various shelters on a national basis. However, many individual states do regulate shelters within their jurisdiction. One of the earliest comprehensive measures was the "Georgia Animal Protection Act" of 1986. The law was enacted in response to the inhumane treatment of companion animals by a pet store chain in Atlanta. Bryce: I'm going to adopt a puppy from an animal shelter. Jocelyn: That's wonderful! I like no-kill shelters because i don't like when animals are euthanized if not claimed quick enugh Bryce: Yeah, that very sad when they have to euthanize animals, but some people are careless toward getting animals and don't understand the responsibilities that they have to do. Jocelyn: Yes, i agree! In United States a 6 to 8 million animals are brought to shelters each year! Bryce: The worst is when they get exotic animals and then they just dump it in the wild. There's a huge snake problem in Florida because of it. Jocelyn: I didn't know that! There is definitely an overpopulation in domestic pets (cats, dogs, exotic animals) Bryce: Very true, I once found baby kittens in the dumpster at my work, someone dumped them there and I called an animal shelter to rescue them. Jocelyn: You're such a nice person! I love cats so much! There are more than 70 cat breeds in the world! Bryce: I like cats too but I'm allergic to them so I have to go the dog route. What's your favorite breed? Jocelyn: I love manecoon cats. Not sure if i spelled it right. They are domestic long hair furry cats

i am a mother of two.

Parenting or child rearing is the process of promoting and supporting the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of a child from infancy to adulthood. Parenting refers to the intricacies of raising a child aside from the biological relationship. The most common caretaker in parenting is the biological parent(s) of the child in question, although others may be an older sibling, a grandparent, a legal guardian, aunt, uncle or other family member, or a family friend. Governments and society may have a role in child-rearing as well. In many cases, orphaned or abandoned children receive parental care from non-parent blood relations. Others may be adopted, raised in foster care, or placed in an orphanage. Parenting skills vary, and a parent with good parenting skills may be referred to as a "good parent". The English pediatrician and psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott described the concept of "good-enough" parenting in which a minimum of prerequisites for healthy child development are met. Winnicott wrote, "The good-enough mother...starts off with an almost complete adaptation to her infant's needs, and as time proceeds she adapts less and less completely, gradually, according to the infant's growing ability to deal with her failure." Hailey: I am a parent of 2! Parenting is tough having to raise children aside from the biological relationship. Stephanie: I bet it is. I don't have children but see how friends handle it and it can be rewarding and challenging. Hailey: While I am a biological parent, there are so many other people (grandparent, older siblings, aunt's" that can also be considered "parents" to the children. I have a mad respect for them. Stephanie: So true. There can be so many "parent figures" in a child's life. Hailey: What I don't care for is the role "governments" have in child-rearing. Sometimes they seem to do more harm then good. Stephanie: I 100% agree. Government has way too much say in our lives. It is absurd. Hailey: It is. Parenting is definitely hard enough without the government putting in their two cents Stephanie: Yes, and usually anything government gets involves with doesn't do well! How old are your kids? Hailey: I have an 18 year old that just moved off to college and a 15 year old - Sophomore in high school. Stephanie: How wonderful. Must be tough to have one be out of your day-to-day life now. Big adjustment.

i like early 2000s indie music.

The Strokes are an American rock band from New York City. Formed in 1998, the band is composed of singer Julian Casablancas, lead guitarist Nick Valensi, rhythm guitarist Albert Hammond Jr., bassist Nikolai Fraiture, and drummer Fabrizio Moretti. Following the conclusion of five-album deals with RCA and Rough Trade, the band has continued to release new music through Casablancas' Cult Records. Met with widespread critical acclaim, the Strokes' 2001 debut, "Is This It", helped usher in the garage rock revival movement of the early-21st century—and ranks number eight on "Rolling Stone's" 100 Best Debut Albums of All Time, number two on "Rolling Stone's" 100 Best Albums of the '00s, 199 on "Rolling Stone"s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time and number four in the NME top 500 albums of all time. Lead singer-songwriter Julian Casablancas, guitarist Nick Valensi, and drummer Fab Moretti started playing together while attending Dwight School in Manhattan. Bassist Nikolai Fraiture befriended Casablancas while the two attended the Lycée Français de New York. At age 13, Casablancas was sent to Le Rosey, a boarding school in Switzerland, to improve his academic performance. Casablancas met guitarist Albert Hammond, Jr. in Switzerland. Kelsey: Hello there. Ever heard of an rock band called "the strokes" ? they are American and from New York city Donovan: I haven't heard of them. What songs do they sing? Kelsey: Some of their popular songs are; "Is This It" and "reptilia" Donovan: Oh ok. Which bands style are they similar to? Kelsey: They remind me a little of the rolling stones. They were formed in 1998 by the way! Donovan: Well if they are similar to the stones, I bet they are pretty good. Maybe I've heard them and don't realize it. Kelsey: They are really talented and actually their first album ever ranked number eight on "Rolling Stone's" 100 Best Debut Albums of All Time Donovan: I will have to check them out then! Sounds like a band I would enjoy Kelsey: I really hope you do! they continue to release new music also through casablancas cult records. Donovan: I'm not sure what the casbalancas cult records is?

i have a pet snake.

Snakes are elongated, legless, carnivorous reptiles of the suborder Serpentes. Like all squamates, snakes are ectothermic, amniote vertebrates covered in overlapping scales. Many species of snakes have skulls with several more joints than their lizard ancestors, enabling them to swallow prey much larger than their heads with their highly mobile jaws. To accommodate their narrow bodies, snakes' paired organs (such as kidneys) appear one in front of the other instead of side by side, and most have only one functional lung. Some species retain a pelvic girdle with a pair of vestigial claws on either side of the cloaca. Lizards have evolved elongate bodies without limbs or with greatly reduced limbs about twenty five times indepenently via convergent evolution, leading to many lineages of legless lizards. Legless lizards resemble snakes, but several common groups of legless lizards have eyelids and external ears, which snakes lack, although this rule is not universal (see Amphisbaenia, Dibamidae, and Pygopodidae). Living snakes are found on every continent except Antarctica, and on most smaller land masses; exceptions include some large islands, such as Ireland, Iceland, Greenland, the Hawaiian archipelago, and the islands of New Zealand, and many small islands of the Atlantic and central Pacific oceans. Anthony: I recently got a pet snake, but my wife hates it because it's legless and carnivorous. Genesis: There are a lot of different kinds of snakes. I know the black snake isn't supposed to be venomous. Anthony: Normal black snakes aren't bad, but the red-bellied black snake is and causes significant morbidity. I like to live dangerously. Genesis: Yes you do. Their organs are situated one in front of the other instead of side by side due to their narrow bodies. Anthony: I got my red-bellied from a friend who brought it back from eastern Australia. Don't tell anyone, though. It is less than legal. Genesis: Okay. Snakes are thought to have evolved from either burrowing or aquatic lizards, maybe during the Jurassi.c period Anthony: I would never own a lizard though. They look boring and they're so many different kinds. There are over 6,000 types all over the world. Genesis: Most snakes are nonvenomous and the ones that are use it to mostly kill prey rather than for self defense.

i live in celebration , florida.

Florida (; Spanish for "land of flowers") is the southernmost state in the southeastern region of the United States. The state is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico and Alabama, to the north by Alabama and Georgia, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, and to the south by the Straits of Florida. Florida is the 22nd-most extensive, the 3rd-most populous, and the 8th-most densely populated of the U.S. states. Jacksonville is the most populous municipality in the state and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States (due to the consolidation of Jacksonville with Duval County). The Miami metropolitan area is Florida's most populous urban area. Tallahassee is the state's capital. About two-thirds of Florida occupies a peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Florida has the longest coastline in the contiguous United States, approximately , not including the contribution of the many barrier islands. It is the only state that borders both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Much of the state is at or near sea level and is characterized by sedimentary soil. Florida has the lowest high point of any U.S. state. The climate varies from subtropical in the north to tropical in the south. Henry: I've lived in southern Florida my entire life, Have you been? Blake: nope i never been, always wanted to visit though Henry: You have to come down if nothing else just to see the Everglades to experience the wide range of weather patterns Blake: everglades is that a swamp or something else? Henry: It's is a natural region of tropical wetlands in the southern portion of the state. It's a cross between a giant river and a swamp. Blake: okay, but the place i would like to visit is Miami Henry: My ancestors the Tequestas lived in Miami long before anyone from Europe arrived here. Maybe that is why I love it so much here. Blake: that is interesting but i guess Florida was home to native Americans before Europeans arrived Henry: Miami is not a melting pot of over 5.5 million from all around the world. Blake: maybe one of these days i will visit Miami and the beach

i watch south park at least once a day.

South Park is an American adult animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone and developed by Brian Graden for the Comedy Central television network. The show revolves around four boys—Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick—and their bizarre adventures in and around the titular Colorado town. Much like "The Simpsons", "South Park" uses a very large ensemble cast of recurring characters and became infamous for its profanity and dark, surreal humor that satirizes a wide range of topics towards a mature audience. Parker and Stone developed the show from "The Spirit of Christmas", two consecutive animated shorts created in 1992 and 1995. The latter became one of the first Internet viral videos, ultimately leading to "South Park"'s production. It debuted in August 1997 with great success, consistently earning the highest ratings of any basic cable program. Subsequent ratings have varied but it remains one of Comedy Central's highest rated shows, and is slated to air in new episodes through 2019. The pilot episode was produced using cutout animation, leading to all subsequent episodes being produced with computer animation that emulated the cutout technique. Joseph: I watch South Park at least once a day.. it's my favorite show. It's an American adult animated sitcom. Amanda: where does it air? what else can you tell me about it Joseph: It airs in Comedy Central, and it's one of their most highest rated shows. They're also going to air new episodes through 2019. Amanda: oh, how many episodes have they done ? Joseph: A ton! They've been around since August of 1997, and they've had major success. They consistently earn the highest ratings of any basic cable program. Amanda: oh wow where have i been that i have not heard of this before Joseph: Yeah, they're pretty legendary. They're very similar to "The Simpsons" in that they use profanity and dark, surreal humor with a bit of satire that appeals to a mature audience. Amanda: i bet they are

my mother has 500 pairs of shoes.

Hoarding is a behavior where people or animals accumulate food or other items. "Hoarding" and "caching" are common behaviors in many bird species as well as in rodents. Most animal caches are of food. However, some birds will also stingily collect other items, especially if the birds are pets. Magpies are infamous for hoarding items such as money and jewelry. (Contrary to popular belief, research suggests magpies are no more attracted to shiny things than other kinds of items.) One theory suggests that human hoarding may be related to animal hoarding behavior, but substantial evidence is lacking. Civil unrest or natural disaster may lead people to hoard foodstuffs, water, gasoline and other essentials that they believe, rightly or wrongly, will soon be in short supply. Survivalists, also known as preppers, often stockpile large supplies of these items in anticipation of a large-scale disaster event. Hoarders are people who lose the desire to throw away unneeded items because of a feeling of attachment to these items. Compulsive hoarders will equate certain, usually mundane, objects to their own personal identity or even give them certain human characteristics. In severe cases, houses belonging to such people may become a fire hazard (due to blocked exits and stacked papers) or a health hazard (due to vermin infestation, excreta and detritus from excessive pets, hoarded food and garbage or the risk of stacks of items collapsing on the occupants and blocking exit routes). Caitlyn: My Mom is hoarding 500 pairs of shoes..Do you hoard anything? Sebastian: Yes o hoard coins but Hoarding can be used for animal behaviour too Caitlyn: Wow! I like hoarding coins as well, especially old ones. How does it relate to animal behavior? Sebastian: Animal hoarding is keeping a higher-than-usual number of animals as domestic pets . pets tend to Hoard food and store it Caitlyn: Right! Yeah I have heard about older people who hoard 20-30 cats! Sebastian: Hoarders tend to believe that they provide the right amount of care for them wich is a bit of a problem when they can actually not take care of them, Caitlyn: Yes of course! I wonder how they can even afford to feed that many animals? They would have to hoard food too. Sebastian: Yes i personally only have 1 cat and 1 dog and i think it is more than enough hahah Caitlyn: Yes! I think it is better to hoard non-living items. Sebastian: The Hoxne Hoard is the largest hoard of late Roman silver and gold discovered in Britain and i find it to be very interesting and worthwihile

i have a cat.

The Maine Coon is one of the largest domesticated breeds of cat. It has a distinctive physical appearance and valuable hunting skills. It is one of the oldest natural breeds in North America, specifically "native" to the state of Maine (though the feline was simply introduced there), where it is the official state cat. No records of the Maine Coon's exact origins and date of introduction to the United States exist, so several competing hypotheses have been suggested. The breed was popular in cat shows in the late 19th century, but its existence became threatened when long-haired breeds from overseas were introduced in the early 20th century. The Maine Coon has since made a comeback and is now one of the more popular cat breeds in the world. The Maine Coon is a large and sociable cat, hence its nickname, "the gentle giant." It is characterized by a prominent ruff along its chest, robust bone structure, triangular body shape, an uneven two layered coat with longer guard hairs with a silky satin under layer undercoat, and a long, bushy tail. The breed's colors vary widely, with only lilac and chocolate disallowed for pedigree. Reputed for its intelligence and playful, gentle personality, the Maine Coon is often cited as having "dog-like" characteristics. Mia: Mainecoon are the biggest cat breeds, love them so much Bradley: They are so big and cuddly! Mia: Yea they get crazy big, mainecoons are awesome and fluffy cats, such a large domestic breed Bradley: Aren't they one of the biggest? Mia: They are a huge domesticated breed, mainecoons are super cool cats Bradley: I know, I think they have to be one of the largest. Mia: Mainecoons are also valuable hunting skills Bradley: Do they? That's really cool.

my favorite food is pizza.

Pizza is a traditional Italian dish consisting of a yeasted flatbread typically topped with tomato sauce and cheese and baked in an oven. It can also be topped with additional vegetables, meats, and condiments, and can be made without cheese. The term "pizza" was first recorded in the 10th century, in a Latin manuscript from the Southern Italy town of Gaeta in Lazio, on the border with Campania. Modern pizza was invented in Naples, and the dish and its variants have since become popular and common in many areas of the world. In 2009, upon Italy's request, Neapolitan pizza was registered with the European Union as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed dish. "Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana" (True Neapolitan Pizza Association), a non-profit organization founded in 1984 with headquarters in Naples, aims to "promote and protect... the true Neapolitan pizza". Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world and common fast food item in Europe and North America. Many independent or chain restaurants, cafes, and fast food outlets offer pizza. Restaurants or chains specializing in pizza are pizzerias. Pizza delivery is common in some parts of the world. Pizza is sold fresh or frozen, either whole or in portions. Carter: My favorite food is pizza! I love chicago deep dish restaurants and chains. How about you? Colin: pizza might be the best food ever Carter: Arguably the most famous Chicago style is definitely one of the most notable! Do you have a favorite? Colin: yeah, but i love me some stuffed crust Carter: The American restaurant chain Pizza Hut was founded in 1958.. they have good stuffed crust! Colin: yeah i like the frozen pizza with stuffed crust its pretty good Carter: Neat! And Donald Trump first advertised the style of pizza for Pizza Hut in 1995! Colin: Yup our great president eating it crust first!

my favorite sport is football.

Football is a family of team sports that involve, to varying degrees, kicking a ball with a foot to score a goal. Unqualified, the word "football" is understood to refer to whichever form of football is the most popular in the regional context in which the word appears. Sports commonly called "football" in certain places include: association football (known as soccer in some countries); gridiron football (specifically American football or Canadian football); Australian rules football; rugby football (either rugby league or rugby union); and Gaelic football. These different variations of football are known as football codes. Various forms of football can be identified in history, often as popular peasant games. Contemporary codes of football can be traced back to the codification of these games at English public schools during the nineteenth century. The expanse of the British Empire allowed these rules of football to spread to areas of British influence outside the directly controlled Empire. By the end of the nineteenth century, distinct regional codes were already developing: Gaelic football, for example, deliberately incorporated the rules of local traditional football games in order to maintain their heritage. Johnathan: hello my favorite sport is football. Jeffrey: Would that be European football, where you kick the ball around with your feet to score goals, or American football, which is mostly commercials? Johnathan: of course it is american football, the only true football Jeffrey: American football actually has its origins in rugby, so I guess technically rugby is the true football. Johnathan: rugby is pretty cool, i wish it was more popular here but we still have football to follow Jeffrey: Most of the difference in the two sports really come down to what happens in the event of someone being tackled. Johnathan: american football is more organized, rugby looks like chaos Jeffrey: It seems more organized because American football lasts longer than rugby does. Hint: it's the commercial breaks. Johnathan: yeah, that is the down fall of televised sports, the drawn out commercials Jeffrey: On the plus side though, during the Super Bowl the commercials at least funny and somewhat original. Tide comes to mind.

i like to pickle eggs.

Pickling is the process of preserving or expanding the lifespan of food by either anaerobic fermentation in brine or immersion in vinegar. The resulting food is called a "pickle", or, to prevent ambiguity, prefaced with the adjective "pickled". The pickling procedure will typically affect the food's texture and flavor. In East Asia, vinaigrette (vegetable oil and vinegar) is also used as a pickling medium. Foods that are pickled include meats, fruits, eggs, and vegetables. Another distinguishing characteristic is a pH of 4.6 or lower, which is sufficient to kill most bacteria. Pickling can preserve perishable foods for months. Antimicrobial herbs and spices, such as mustard seed, garlic, cinnamon or cloves, are often added. If the food contains sufficient moisture, a pickling brine may be produced simply by adding dry salt. For example, German sauerkraut and Korean kimchi are produced by salting the vegetables to draw out excess water. Natural fermentation at room temperature, by lactic acid bacteria, produces the required acidity. Other pickles are made by placing vegetables in vinegar. Unlike the canning process, pickling (which includes fermentation) does not require that the food be completely sterile before it is sealed. Robert: Pickling is a preserving process I like to use Diego: I do like pickles. When did pickling start? Robert: Not sure? But pickling unlike canning does not require the food be sterile Diego: So you just toss it in some brine and you are all done? Robert: Yeah and pickling preserves food for moths Diego: Can anything be pickled? Robert: Well you can pickle meat, fruits, eggs and vegetables so a lot of foods can be pickled Diego: I have heard of pickled eggs, but that sounds pretty gross Robert: I add antimicrobial herbs and spices like garlic, mustard seed, cloves or cinnamin as well Diego: Cinnamin? is that common with pickling?

i drive a silver lexus.

Lexus originated from a corporate project to develop a new premium sedan, code-named F1, which began in 1983 and culminated in the launch of the Lexus LS in 1989. Subsequently, the division added sedan, coupé, convertible and SUV models. Lexus did not exist as a brand in its home market until 2005, and all vehicles marketed internationally as Lexus from 1989 to 2005 were released in Japan under the Toyota marque and an equivalent model name. In 2005, a hybrid version of the RX crossover debuted and additional hybrid models later joined the division's lineup. Lexus launched its own F marque performance division in 2007 with the debut of the IS F sport sedan, followed by the LFA supercar in 2009. Lexus vehicles are largely produced in Japan, with manufacturing centered in the Chūbu and Kyūshū regions, and in particular at Toyota's Tahara, Aichi, Chūbu and Miyata, Fukuoka, Kyūshū plants. Assembly of the first Lexus built outside the country, the Ontario, Canada-produced RX 330, began in 2003. Following a corporate reorganization from 2001 to 2005, Lexus began operation of its own design, engineering and manufacturing centers. Since the 2000s, Lexus has increased sales outside its largest market, the United States. Daisy: I was thinking of getting myself a Lexus car. Have you ever seen one? Autumn: Yes, they are great cars. Daisy: I was really happy with my Toyota for a long time. Once I found out that Lexus is the luxury division of Toyota, I figured it was time to upgrade. Autumn: I use to own a Lexus. Daisy: Oh really? What did you have? I know that they make sedans, coupes, convertibles, SUVs, etc. Autumn: I had a Lexus CT. Daisy: The Lexus CT was their hybrid electric hatchback, wasn't it? Autumn: Yes. I liked it but I got a Tesla after a year. Daisy: I would love to get a Tesla Model S. The only problem is that they're fully electric, and there are no charging stations where I live!

i live in a big city.

The City of New York, often called New York City or simply New York, is the most populous city in the United States. With an estimated 2016 population of 8,537,673 distributed over a land area of about , New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the United States. Located at the southern tip of the state of New York, the city is the center of the New York metropolitan area, one of the most populous urban agglomerations in the world with an estimated 23.7 million residents as of 2016. A global power city, New York City has been described as the cultural, financial, and media capital of the world, and exerts a significant impact upon commerce, entertainment, research, technology, education, politics, and sports. The city's fast pace defines the term "New York minute". Home to the headquarters of the United Nations, New York is an important center for international diplomacy. Situated on one of the world's largest natural harbors, New York City consists of five boroughs, each of which is a separate county of New York State. The five boroughs – Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, The Bronx, and Staten Island – were consolidated into a single city in 1898. The city and its metropolitan area constitute the premier gateway for legal immigration to the United States, and as many as 800 languages are spoken in New York, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world. Isaiah: I live in New York city ! Isaiah: New York City is great! And you certainly aren't alone, it's the most populous city in the US! Isaiah: I had no idea it was the most populous in the usa thanks for the information ! Isaiah: You're welcome! It's hard to believe that 8.5 million people call the city their home. Isaiah: Yeah it can be so crowded here in New York . Have you ever traveled here before ? Isaiah: I have! I've visited all five boroughs - The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan. Isaiah: Oh nice those are all very nice locations to visit in New York. What was your favorite place ? Isaiah: Manhattan was my favorite. There's so much to see! I love how diverse the city is. Over 800 languages are spoken in New York!

i have 10 alpacas.

The alpaca ("Vicugna pacos") is a domesticated species of South American camelid. Alpacas are similar to llamas, and are often confused with them. The two animals are closely related, and can successfully cross-breed. They are also closely related to the vicuña, which is believed to be the alpaca's wild ancestor, and to the guanaco. There are two breeds of alpaca: the and the Huacaya alpaca. Alpacas are kept in herds that graze on the level heights of the Andes of southern Peru, western Bolivia, Ecuador, and northern Chile at an altitude of to above sea level, throughout the year. Alpacas are considerably smaller than llamas, and unlike llamas, they were not bred to be beasts of burden, but were bred specifically for their fiber. Alpaca fiber is used for making knitted and woven items, similar to wool. These items include blankets, sweaters, hats, gloves, scarves, a wide variety of textiles and ponchos in South America, and sweaters, socks, coats and bedding in other parts of the world. The fiber comes in more than 52 natural colors as classified in Peru, 12 as classified in Australia and 16 as classified in the United States. Alpacas have several different components to how they behave. Aaliyah: What is alpaca ? Isaiah: it is a domesticated species of South American camelid. Aaliyah: Since when have they been domesticated? Isaiah: im not sure but they are similar to llamas Aaliyah: Can they be eaten by humans? Isaiah: i think some people eat them, they can successfully cross-breed with llamas Aaliyah: Can they be kept as pets? Isaiah: i doubt but they are also closely related to the vicuña

i like to create websites.

In computing, React (sometimes styled React.js or ReactJS) is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces. It is maintained by Facebook, Instagram and a community of individual developers and corporations. React allows developers to create large web-applications that use data and can change over time without reloading the page. It aims primarily to provide speed, simplicity, and scalability. React processes only user interfaces in applications. This corresponds to View in the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern, and can be used in combination with other JavaScript libraries or frameworks in MVC, such as AngularJS. React was created by Jordan Walke, a software engineer at Facebook. He was influenced by XHP, an HTML component framework for PHP. It was first deployed on Facebook's newsfeed in 2011 and later on Instagram.com in 2012. It was open-sourced at JSConf US in May 2013. React Native, which enables native Android, iOS, and UWP development with React, was announced at Facebook's React.js Conf in February 2015 and open-sourced in March 2015. On April 18, 2017, Facebook announced React Fiber, a new core algorithm of React framework library for building user interfaces. React Fiber will become the foundation of any future improvements and feature development of the React framework. Trevor: I like creating websites. Have you ever used React? Edgar: I haven't personally, but I know it's used by Facebook and Instagram for example, so it's probably quite useful. Trevor: Jodan Walke, the creator is quite brilliant. I guess he works for Facebook. Edgar: I would assume so, React seems perfect for Facebook because it allows companies to create large web-applications that can change over time without reloading the page. Trevor: And now there is React Fiber which was to become the foundation of any future improvements to the React framework. They sure are working hard. Edgar: Yes I believe React Fiber was announced April 18th of 2017, Facebook is such an innovative company they always have to be working hard. Trevor: Have you ever gone to their website reactjs.org? I wonder how helpful that site would be. Edgar: I haven't but I imagine it's quite useful. I was reading about React Native the other day, it enables native Android development with React, how cool is that. Trevor: Wow, that is very cool. I guess I should try to read up on that as well. There is so much to learn. Edgar: React definitely has a lot of complexity, despite only being first deployed by Facebook in 2011!

i read sci fi space adventures with a passion.

Science fiction (often shortened to SF or sci-fi) is a genre of speculative fiction, typically dealing with imaginative concepts such as futuristic science and technology, space travel, time travel, faster than light travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life. Science fiction often explores the potential consequences of scientific and other innovations, and has been called a "literature of ideas". It usually avoids the supernatural, unlike the related genre of fantasy. Historically, science-fiction stories have had a grounding in actual science, but now this is only expected of hard science fiction. Science fiction is difficult to define, as it includes a wide range of subgenres and themes. Hugo Gernsback, who suggested the term "scientifiction" for his "Amazing Stories" magazine, wrote: "By 'scientifiction' I mean the Jules Verne, H. G. Wells and Edgar Allan Poe type of story—a charming romance intermingled with scientific fact and prophetic vision... Not only do these amazing tales make tremendously interesting reading—they are always instructive. They supply knowledge... in a very palatable form... New adventures pictured for us in the scientifiction of today are not at all impossible of realization tomorrow... Breanna: I really like sci fi novels and especially the ones that have been made into movies, how about you? Veronica: I enjoy a good sci fi movie once in a while. Breanna: There's so many themes, do you know The Twilight Zone? Veronica: I do know The Twilight Zone. Breanna: Oh great, The twilight Zone was always on at about 2am in the morning I used to stay up to watch it when I was a kid! Veronica: I watched it on the weekends. Breanna: Yeah it was a bit late to get up for school, it was created by Rod Serling he narrated it. Veronica: I remember reading about Rod Serling. Breanna: Yeah he was an American screenwriter, did lots of work in the 1950s. Veronica: Is he still alive?

i play a lot of video games.

Overwatch is a team-based multiplayer online first-person shooter video game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. It was released in May 2016 for Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. "Overwatch" assigns players into two teams of six, with each player selecting from a roster of over 20 characters, known in-game as "heroes", each with a unique style of play, whose roles are divided into four general categories: Offense, Defense, Tank, and Support. Players on a team work together to secure and defend control points on a map or escort a payload across the map in a limited amount of time. Players gain cosmetic rewards that do not affect gameplay, such as character skins and victory poses, as they play the game. The game was initially launched with casual play, with a competitive ranked mode, various 'arcade' game modes, and a player-customizable server browser subsequently included following its release. Additionally, Blizzard has developed and added new characters, maps, and game modes post-release, while stating that all "Overwatch" updates will remain free, with the only additional cost to players being microtransactions to earn additional cosmetic rewards. "Overwatch" is Blizzard's fourth major franchise and came about following the 2014 cancellation of the ambitious massively multiplayer online role-playing game "Titan". Adrian: i play a lot of video games. Do you ever play Overwatch? I heard good things about it. Alexia: Overwatch is a team-based multiplayer online first-person shooter video game Adrian: Yeah? That sounds fun! Has it been out long? Do I just download it or something? Alexia: The game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. Adrian: Okay cool. Is it popular? I like to play games that are popular so I can meet new people. Alexia: of course it is popular, It was released in May 2016 for Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One Adrian: Awesome. I play with the N64 system. Do you know if it's available for this? Alexia: im not sure about that, Overwatch" assigns players into two teams of six, with each player selecting from a roster of over 20 characters

i am a great baker.

A muffin is an individual-sized, baked product. It can refer to two distinct items, a part-raised flatbread and a cupcake-like quickbread. The flatbread is of British or European derivation, and dates from at least the early 18th century, while the quickbread originated in North America during the 19th century. Both are common worldwide today. Quickbread muffins (known in Britain as “American muffins” or simply as “muffins”) originated in the United States in the mid-19th century. They are similar to cupcakes in size and cooking methods, the main difference being that cupcakes tend to be sweet desserts using cake batter and which are often topped with sugar frosting. Muffins are available in both savory varieties, such as cornmeal and cheese muffins, or sweet varieties such as blueberry, chocolate chip, lemon or banana flavours. Muffins are often eaten as a breakfast food. Coffee may be served to accompany muffins. Fresh baked muffins are sold by bakeries, donut shops and some fast food restaurants and coffeehouses. Factory baked muffins are sold at grocery stores and convenience stores and they are also served in some coffee shops and cafeterias. Recipes for quick bread muffins are common in 19th-century American cookbooks. Jack: It's really very nice recipe Sara: Muffins are a great individual baked good. Jack: yes, I like very much... Sara: One part can be partly flatbread and one part can be like a cupcake style quickbread. Jack: oh yes Sara: The flatbread and quickbread muffins are popular all around the world too. Jack: yes. it's very popular in quickbreads Sara: Most people always think of muffins as a baked good for breakfast, as it is often eaten then. But, it can be a great bread choice for dinner too, if made more savory. Jack: ya.. i am also sometimes took breakfast muffin Sara: Well, if you're like me, you also enjoy a cup of coffee with your muffin in the morning! Jack: ok

i have a farm with pigs , horses and hens.

The horse ("Equus ferus caballus") is one of two extant subspecies of "Equus ferus". It is an odd-toed ungulate mammal belonging to the taxonomic family Equidae. The horse has evolved over the past 45 to 55 million years from a small multi-toed creature, "Eohippus", into the large, single-toed animal of today. Humans began to domesticate horses around 4000 BC, and their domestication is believed to have been widespread by 3000 BC. Horses in the subspecies "caballus" are domesticated, although some domesticated populations live in the wild as feral horses. These feral populations are not true wild horses, as this term is used to describe horses that have never been domesticated, such as the endangered Przewalski's horse, a separate subspecies, and the only remaining true wild horse. There is an extensive, specialized vocabulary used to describe equine-related concepts, covering everything from anatomy to life stages, size, colors, markings, breeds, locomotion, and behavior. Horses' anatomy enables them to make use of speed to escape predators and they have a well-developed sense of balance and a strong fight-or-flight response. Related to this need to flee from predators in the wild is an unusual trait: horses are able to sleep both standing up and lying down, with younger horse tending to sleep significantly more than adults. Jeremiah: I have a farm with some animals...including horses which I ride on occassion. Have you ridden a horse before? Juliana: Yeah, I rode a horse when I was younger. I lost control once and got bucked off, lol. Jeremiah: Horses have evolved over 45 million years from small toed creatures into the stallions they are today. But, they do sometimes have attitudes :=) Juliana: Yeah, luckily I only had a few bruises and scratches. I fared better than Christopher Reeve :(. Jeremiah: Heh, humans started to domesticate them around 4000 BC. That's a long time ago! Juliana: They were our first mode of transportation! We wouldn't have been able to go anywhere without them. Jeremiah: That's true. Good 'ol wagons too. Without them the Amish would be lost Juliana: Amazing that they still use their buggies in the 21st century. Got to give them credit for consistency!

i do yoga on tuesdays.

Tuesday is a day of the week occurring after Monday and before Wednesday. According to international standard ISO 8601, it is the second day of the week. According to some commonly used calendars, however, especially in the United States, it is the third day of the week. The English name is derived from Old English "Tiwesdæg" and Middle English "Tewesday," meaning "Tīw's Day", the day of Tiw or Týr, the god of single combat, victory and heroic glory in Norse mythology. Tiw was equated with Mars in the interpretatio germanica, and the name of the day is a translation of Latin "dies Martis". The name "Tuesday" derives from the Old English "Tiwesdæg" and literally means "Tiw's Day". Tiw is the Old English form of the Proto-Germanic god "*Tîwaz", or Týr in Old Norse. "*Tîwaz" derives from the Proto-Indo-European base "*dei-", "*deyā-", "*dīdyā-", meaning 'to shine', whence comes also such words as "deity". The Latin name "dies Martis" ("day of Mars") is equivalent to the Greek ἡμέρα Ἄρεως. In most languages with Latin origins (Italian, French, Spanish, Catalan, Romanian, Galician, Sardinian, Corsican, but not Portuguese), the day is named after Mars, the Ancient Greek Ares Ἄρης . In some Slavic languages the word Tuesday originated from Old Church Slavonic word "въторъ" meaning ""the second"". Edward: I just love yoga, I chose to do it once a week on Tuesdays. Ayden: According to most calendars, that's the 3rd day of the week, with the week starting on Sunday. But I think many of us see it as the 2nd day of the week. Edward: I think so too, nowadays week usually starts on Monday. And Yoga is so relaxing, perfect for beginning of the week. Ayden: It seems that yoga originated in ancient India - do you practice a certain type? Edward: I like Bikram yoga myself. I think there is many different kinds. I heard of Ashtanga yoga as well. Ayden: Do you do the Bikram yoga where they add the heat and humidity and is then known as hot yoga? Edward: Yeah that's what I like about it. Ayden: I'm not so sure I'd like that - exercise under hot and humid conditions - sounds like a good way to make myself pass out - LOL! Edward: You do need a lot of endurance to do it, but if you like exercising it's perfect for you. I like yoga because different poses challenge my body. Ayden: There is actually a classical Hindu yoga text written in the Sanskrit language - it describes the 8 components of yoga. I bet that's an interesting read!

i once ran the mile in under 4 minutes.

The mile run (1,760 yards or exactly 1,609.344 metres) is a middle-distance foot race. The history of the mile run event began in England, where it was used as a distance for gambling races. It survived track and field's switch to metric distances in the 1900s and retained its popularity, with the chase for the four-minute mile in the 1950s a high point for the race. In spite of the roughly equivalent 1500 metres race, the mile run is present in all fields of athletics and it remains the only imperial distance for which the IAAF records an official world record. Although the mile does not feature at any major championship competition, the Wanamaker Mile, Dream Mile, and Bowerman Mile races are among the foremost annual middle-distance races indoors and outdoors, respectively. The current mile world record holders are Morocco's Hicham El Guerrouj with 3:43.13 and Svetlana Masterkova of Russia with the women's record of 4:12.56. The distance of the English mile gained its current definition of 1,760 yards through a statute of the Parliament of England in 1593. Thus, the history of the mile run began in England and it initially found usage within the wagered running contests of the 18th and 19th century. Sergio: I am trying to improve my time on a mile run. I can't beat my daughter's time though. Wyatt: Yes being 1,760 yards its a lot to manage physically. Sergio: My time is 7' 30", but my daughter's is 5' 26". I don't know how to get faster. Wyatt: I see, perhaps training about a month earlier. Sergio: How will training earlier help? Wyatt: Building more endurance. Have you heard of John French? Sergio: No I haven't. Who is he? Wyatt: He was a field marshal in 1852.

i have a job as a dj at a radio station.

A disc jockey (DJ) is a person who plays existing recorded music for a live audience. Most common types of DJs include radio DJ, club DJ who performs at a nightclub or Music festival and turntablist who uses record players, usually turntable, to manipulate sounds on the phonograph record. Originally, the "disc" in "disc jockey" referred to gramophone records, but now "DJ" is used as an all-encompassing term to describe someone who mixes recorded music from any source, including vinyl records, cassettes, CDs, or digital audio files stored on USB stick or laptop. DJs typically perform for a live audience in a nightclub or dance club or a TV, radio broadcast audience, or in the 2010s, an online radio audience. DJs also create mixes, remixes and tracks that are recorded for later sale and distribution. In hip hop music, DJs may create beats, using percussion breaks, basslines and other musical content sampled from pre-existing records. In hip hop, rappers and MCs use these beats to rap over. DJs use equipment that can play at least two sources of recorded music simultaneously and mix them together. This allows the DJ to create seamless transitions between recordings and develop unique mixes of songs. Stephanie: I have always wanted to be a disc jockey. I think it would be cool to play music for people. Eduardo: Yes! It would be awesome to play music to a live audience in a nightclub or dance club. Stephanie: I wonder how hard it is to learn to use the equipment. I think some use turntables for special effects. Eduardo: Definitely a lot of skill needed. I think it's pretty cool how they do the scratching, or scrubbing, on the turntable. Stephanie: So that is what it is called. The sounds they make are really interesting. It seems like they are doing a lot of things at once. Eduardo: Yes, they're pretty versatile. They even have scratching competitions at the DMC World DJ Championship and other places. Have you done any DJing yourself? Stephanie: That sounds like a fun competition. I haven't done any DJing. The closest thing I did is make some mix tapes that I played for my friend. Eduardo: Oh cool, can you tell me more about the tapes you made? Stephanie: Sure, I used to record music when it was played on the radio since I didn't have money to buy it. I remember I recorded a lot of Michael Jackson and Rolling Stones. Eduardo: That's fun, I used to do that too. It was annoying when the host talked over the start of the music :) I like the Rolling Stones, I quite like British rock.

i have been in 2 car crashes in my life.

A traffic collision, also called a motor vehicle collision (MVC) among other terms, occurs when a vehicle collides with another vehicle, pedestrian, animal, road debris, or other stationary obstruction, such as a tree, pole or building. Traffic collisions often result in injury, death, and property damage. A number of factors contribute to the risk of collision, including vehicle design, speed of operation, road design, road environment, and driver skill, impairment due to alcohol or drugs, and behavior, notably speeding and street racing. Worldwide, motor vehicle collisions lead to death and disability as well as financial costs to both society and the individuals involved. In 2013, 54 million people sustained injuries from traffic collisions. This resulted in 1.4 million deaths in 2013, up from 1.1 million deaths in 1990. About 68,000 of these occurred in children less than five years old. Almost all high-income countries have decreasing death rates, while the majority of low-income countries have increasing death rates due to traffic collisions. Middle-income countries have the highest rate with 20 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants, 80% of all road fatalities by only 52% of all vehicles. Gabrielle: I was in my second car crash yesterday Jacqueline: Have you ever been injured in a traffic collision? Gabrielle: Yes, during my first accident. I broke my arm. Jacqueline: Oh my goodness. I'm sorry to hear that! Was alcohol involved by the other party? Gabrielle: No, it was icy out. Do you think the insurance will go up? Jacqueline: I am not sure. Are you the person who purchased it, like the policyholder? Gabrielle: Yes I am Jacqueline: I am not sure. Have you considered critical illness insurance since the accident since life can be so unpredictable? Gabrielle: That's a good idea. is it more expensive? I'm on a budget Jacqueline: I am not sure but it would seem worth it since it would afford you regular income if you got ill.

i enjoy cooking italian food.

Italian cuisine is food typical from Italy. It has developed through centuries of social and economic changes, with roots stretching to antiquity. Significant changes occurred with the discovery of the New World and the introduction of potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, maize and sugar beet, this last introduced in quantity in the 18th century. Italian cuisine is known for its regional diversity, especially between the north and the south of the Italian peninsula. It offers an abundance of taste, and is one of the most popular and copied in the world. It influenced several cuisines around the world chiefly that of the United States. Italian cuisine is characterized by its simplicity, with many dishes having only two to four main ingredients. Italian cooks rely chiefly on the quality of the ingredients rather than on elaborate preparation. Ingredients and dishes vary by region. Many dishes that were once regional, have proliferated with variations throughout the country. Pasta, vegetables, olive oil and fish are a major part of the Italian cuisine. Italian cuisine is probably the most important expression of the Mediterranean diet. Italian cuisine has developed over the centuries. Although the country known as Italy did not unite until the 19th century, the cuisine can claim traceable roots as far back as the 4th century BCE. Chloe: I love cooking Italian cuisine. Michelle: I've heard that Italian is one of the most popular types of food in the world. A lot of people copy it. Is it your favorite? Chloe: It's not my favorite, but since my family has Italian heritage it's the type of food I'm familiar with cooking and consider comfort food. Michelle: Does your family cook pasta a lot? It's one of the most common Italian foods. It was first introduced in Sicily in 1154. Chloe: Yes, often. Do you know if it came from another part of the world, or was introduced and created in Sicily? Michelle: The first ever reference of pasta in historic artifacts is in Sicily. It spread from there. Chloe: That's interesting. Tomatoes are a typical ingredient in Italian American cuisine. Are they native to Italy as well? Michelle: They actually originated in South America, isn't that weird?

i am a vegan.

Vegetarianism has its roots in the civilizations of ancient India and ancient Greece. Vegetarianism is the theory and practice of voluntary non-consumption of the flesh of any animal (including sea animals), with or without also eschewing other animal derivatives (such as dairy products or eggs). The earliest records of vegetarianism as a concept and practice amongst a significant number of people concern ancient India and the ancient Greek civilizations in southern Italy and Greece. In both instances the diet was closely connected with the idea of nonviolence toward animals (called "ahimsa" in India), and was promoted by religious groups and philosophers. Following the Christianization of the Roman Empire in late antiquity (4th-6th centuries), vegetarianism nearly disappeared from Europe. Several orders of monks in medieval Europe restricted or banned the consumption of meat for ascetic reasons, but none of them abstained from the consumption of fish; these monks were not vegetarians, but some were pescetarians. Vegetarianism was to reemerge somewhat in Europe during the Renaissance, and became a more widespread practice during the 19th and 20th centuries. The figures for the percentage of the Western world which is vegetarian varies between 0.5% & 4% per Mintel data in September 2006. Alexia: I am a vegetarian, but don't know much about the history of vegetarianism. I'd love to find out about it. Tiffany: Believe it or not, vegetarianism has roots all the way back to ancient India and Greece! Alexia: Good grief. Didn't realize it was that old! So the people in India and Greece were vegetarians - no wonder their cuisines are loaded with veggie dishes! Tiffany: That's a very good point! In civilizations in Italy and Greece, they believed in the idea of nonviolence towards animals and vegetarianism was promoted by religious groups and philosphers. Alexia: I know Indian food is partly guided by Hindu beliefs, but hadn't realized that about Italy and Greece. What kind of religious groups? Tiffany: Well, several orders of monks in medieval Europe were thought to have banned meat for ascetic reasons, but none of them abstained from eating fish. I wonder if that's why some vegetarians today still eat fish. Alexia: The Catholic church used to have meat free Fridays and advised people to eat fish. Maybe that's something to do with it. I believe people who eat fish but no other meat are called Pescatarians. Is that correct? Tiffany: Yes, it is! I recently read that during the Roman Empire, mainly during the 4th-6th centuries, vegetarianism nearly disappeared from Europe. I'm glad it didn't! Alexia: I'm glad too - I'd have nothing to eat, lol. Wonder why the practice lost popularity. Tiffany: I'm not sure but thankfully vegetarianism reemerged in Europe during the Renaissance and became a widespread lifestyle during the 19th and 20th centuries!

my father used to work for microsoft.

Microsoft Corporation (, abbreviated as MS) is an American multinational technology company with headquarters in Redmond, Washington. It develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and services. Its best known software products are the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite, and the Internet Explorer and Edge web browsers. Its flagship hardware products are the Xbox video game consoles and the Microsoft Surface tablet lineup. As of 2016, it is the world's largest software maker by revenue, and one of the world's most valuable companies. The word "Microsoft" is a portmanteau of "microcomputer" and "software". Microsoft was founded by Paul Allen and Bill Gates on April 4, 1975, to develop and sell BASIC interpreters for the Altair 8800. It rose to dominate the personal computer operating system market with MS-DOS in the mid-1980s, followed by Microsoft Windows. The company's 1986 initial public offering (IPO), and subsequent rise in its share price, created three billionaires and an estimated 12,000 millionaires among Microsoft employees. Since the 1990s, it has increasingly diversified from the operating system market and has made a number of corporate acquisitions—their largest being the acquisition of LinkedIn for $26.2 billion in December 2016, followed by Skype Technologies for $8.5 billion in May 2011. , Microsoft is market-dominant in the IBM PC-compatible operating system market and the office software suite market, although it has lost the majority of the overall operating system market to Android. Edgar: My dad used to work for Microsoft. Elijah: Did he work at headquarters? It is located in Redmond, Washington. Edgar: Yes he did. Elijah: Microsoft was founded on April 4, 1975 by Paul Allen and Bill Gates. I'd say it's a fairly new company. Edgar: Yes it is fairly new still and a great success. Elijah: It got most popular starting in the mid-1980s because of MS-DOS, and then Microsoft Windows. Edgar: My dad started working for them in 1978. Elijah: Wow! Did he become a millionaire? The company has produced over 12k millionaires which is mind-blowing.

i play the piano.

The piano is an acoustic, stringed musical instrument invented in Italy by Bartolomeo Cristofori around the year 1700 (the exact year is uncertain), in which the strings are struck by hammers. It is played using a keyboard, which is a row of keys (small levers) that the performer presses down or strikes with the fingers and thumbs of both hands to cause the hammers to strike the strings. The word "piano" is a shortened form of "pianoforte", the Italian term for the early 1700s versions of the instrument, which in turn derives from "gravicembalo col piano e forte" and "fortepiano". The Italian musical terms "piano" and "forte" indicate "soft" and "loud" respectively, in this context referring to the variations in volume (i.e., loudness) produced in response to a pianist's touch or pressure on the keys: the greater the velocity of a key press, the greater the force of the hammer hitting the strings, and the louder the sound of the note produced and the stronger the attack. The first fortepianos in the 1700s had a quieter sound and smaller dynamic range. An acoustic piano usually has a protective wooden case surrounding the soundboard and metal strings, which are strung under great tension on a heavy metal frame. Malachi: I like playing the piano which was invented in Italy Blake: Awesome! Who was it that invented it? Malachi: Bartolomeo Cristofori was the inventor of the piano. Blake: I've always wondered how many black keys and white keys were on a piano - do you happen to know? Malachi: I don't actually know how many keys but they work by having a hammer strike the strings of the piano. Blake: That's interesting! When was the piano invented? I bet it was a long time ago! Malachi: Around the year 1700 but its hard to know for certain what year the first piano was created. Blake: I've heard of the Grand Piano - are there any other kinds of pianos that you know of?

my favorite band is the punk band rancid.

Rancid is an American punk rock band formed in Berkeley, California in 1991. Founded by 1980s punk veterans Tim Armstrong, and Matt Freeman, who previously played in the highly influential ska punk band Operation Ivy, Rancid is often credited (along with Green Day and The Offspring) for reviving mainstream interest in punk rock in the United States and bringing punk rock into the mainstream during the mid-1990s. Over their -year career, Rancid remained signed to an independent record label and retained much of its original fan-base, most of which was connected to its underground roots. Rancid has had two lineup changes since its inception. Their current lineup consists of Armstrong on guitar and vocals, Freeman on bass and vocals, Lars Frederiksen on guitar and vocals, and Branden Steineckert on drums. The band was formed by Armstrong, Freeman, and former drummer Brett Reed, who left the band in 2006 and was replaced by Steineckert. Frederiksen joined Rancid in 1993 when the band was searching for a second guitar player. To date, Rancid has released nine studio albums, one split album, one compilation, two extended plays, and a series of live online-only albums, and has been featured on a number of compilation albums. Jack: Are you familiar with Rancid?? I think i remember them coming to warp tour years ago Delaney: Yeah I remember them from the 90s. They first started in 1991 in Berkeley, California Jack: They still tour right? Delaney: Dunno. They've been pretty active - 9 full albums, 3 EPs, and a bunch of compilations Jack: Yeah they have to be getting pretty old by now! They were big before I was even a teen in the 90's Delaney: Must be! They were formed by Armstrong, Freeman, and Reed. Steineckert came in 2006 when Reed left. Jack: Are they still considered a punk band? Delaney: Yup! Rancid is American punk rock.

i grow the tallest sunflowers you have ever seen.

Helianthus or sunflower (from the , "Hēlios", "sun" and , "anthos", "flower") L. is a genus of plants comprising about 70 species in the family Asteraceae. The genus is one of many in the Asteraceae that are known as sunflowers. Except for three species in South America, all "Helianthus" species are native to North America. The common name, "sunflower", typically refers to the popular annual species "Helianthus annuus", or the common sunflower, whose round flower heads in combination with the ligules look like the sun. This and other species, notably Jerusalem artichoke ("H. tuberosus"), are cultivated in temperate regions and some tropical regions as food crops for humans, cattle, and poultry, and as ornamental plants. The domesticated sunflower, "H. annuus", is the most familiar species. Perennial sunflower species are not as popular for gardens due to their tendency to spread rapidly and become invasive. Whorled sunflowers, "H. verticillatus", were listed as an endangered species in 2014 when the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued a final rule protecting it under the Endangered Species Act. The primary threats are industrial forestry and pine plantations in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. Bryson: Hi Natalia: Hi there! How are you doing today? First day of summer :) I've got some gorgeous sunflowers growing in my backyard, soaking up the sun. Bryson: That's awesome! I don't see many sunflowers where I live. I didn't know helianthus was the technical name. They look like a really interesting type of flower. Natalia: I didn't know that either. Its cool how their name is based off it resembling the sun Bryson: Oh really? That's interesting. It really does resemble the sun well now that you mention it. I don't know of any other plants that are bright yellow like that. Natalia: Yellow is such bright happy colour. I have it growing in the centre of my garden, with other flowers around it. Kind of like the sun being in the centre of the solar system LOL Bryson: Haha, that is really neat. Do you know anything about the type of soil and climate they grow? I live in a high elevation and I'm not sure if they grow well. Natalia: I live in Ontario, Canada, and they seem to grow well here. I think the soil here is good, plus I fertilize it. But soil already has so much of what we need to grow things (organic matter, minerals, gases) etc, I can't take any credit for them thriving. Bryson: Interesting. I'm in Colorado and it's a really rocky terrain so that may have something to do with it. I have always been interested in growing things but never really tried. Natalia: You should give it a try. It's really rewarding to nurture something. Bryson: I think I will. It was nice chatting with you! Natalia: Same! Have a good night!

i think beets are the best vegetable.

The beetroot is the taproot portion of the beet plant, usually known in North America as the beet, also table beet, garden beet, red beet, or golden beet. It is one of several of the cultivated varieties of "Beta vulgaris" grown for their edible taproots and their leaves (called beet greens). These varieties have been classified as "B. vulgaris" subsp. "vulgaris" Conditiva Group. Other than as a food, beets have use as a food colouring and as a medicinal plant. Many beet products are made from other "Beta vulgaris" varieties, particularly sugar beet. "Beta" is the ancient Latin name for beets, possibly of Celtic origin, becoming "bete" in Old English around 1400. From the Middle Ages, beetroot was used as a treatment for a variety of conditions, especially illnesses relating to digestion and the blood. Bartolomeo Platina recommended taking beetroot with garlic to nullify the effects of "garlic-breath". During the middle of the 19th century, wine often was coloured with beetroot juice. Below is a list of several commonly available cultivars of beets. Generally, 55 to 65 days are needed from germination to harvest of the root. All cultivars can be harvested earlier for use as greens. Unless otherwise noted, the root colours are shades of red and dark red with different degrees of zoning noticeable in slices. Amy: i just started eating beets, i think beets are the best vegetable. Breanna: I know they are goog for your health, but I don't like their earthy taste that much. Amy: i sort of like the earthy taste :) Breanna: Of course, other than food, bests are use to as food coloring and as a medicinal plant. I've notice how they "dye" white dished that persist even after several wash. Amy: were beets also a source of sugar? hence their name sugarbeets Breanna: Both sugar beets and beetroot and chard, all belong to the subspecies "Beta Vulgaris" Amy: are they also related to carrots? or that is a way different kind of root vegetable. Breanna: The domestic carrot has been bred to be more palatable and less woody-textured

i like imagine dragons.

Imagine Dragons is an American rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, consisting of lead vocalist Dan Reynolds, lead guitarist Wayne Sermon, bassist and keyboardist Ben McKee, and drummer Daniel Platzman. The band first gained exposure with the release of single "It's Time", followed by their award-winning debut studio album "Night Visions" (2012), which resulted in the chart topping singles "Radioactive" and "Demons". "Billboard" placed them at the top of their "Year In Rock" rankings for 2013 and 2017 and named them their "Breakthrough Band of 2013". and "Biggest Band of 2017." "Rolling Stone" named their single "Radioactive", which holds the record for most weeks on the Hot 100, from "Night Visions" the "biggest rock hit of the year", and MTV called them "the year's biggest breakout band". The band's second studio album "Smoke + Mirrors" (2015) reached number one in the US, Canada and the UK. After a brief hiatus, the band released their third studio album, "Evolve" (2017) which resulted in the chart-topping singles, "Believer" and "Thunder". While all three albums were commercially successful, critical reception was mixed. Imagine Dragons has won three American Music Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, one Grammy Award, and one World Music Award. Alyssa: I like Imagine Dragons, the band. Have you heard of them? Vincent: Imagine Dragons is my favorite band! I remember when they formed in Las Vegas and waiting in line for " Night Visions" to come out back in 2012. Alyssa: Back in 2008 the singer and drummer met in university! The band has been going on for 10 years now and they are becoming bigger and bigger! Vincent: I remember hearing their songs a lot growing up. The second album they released called " Smoke + Mirrors " reached number one on the charts in 2015. Alyssa: I do love the second single released in their 2016 album, "Thunder" I think that's when they really became famous. Vincent: For me I think their best song is "Radioactive" its from the album " Night Visions ". Alyssa: Yes I do agree is one of their best songs, you can feel the progressive rock vibe which I really appreciate. There is a very good vibe in that song. Vincent: Its a very good party song. After some time apart they band got back together and released " Evolve " in 2017. In my opinion it is a ok album. Alyssa: Maybe it's because they changed 6 members since their initial formation. Vincent: That probably has something to do with it. since their three albums were successful but did have some mixed reviews.

i have a job as a dj at a radio station.

A disc jockey (DJ) is a person who plays existing recorded music for a live audience. Most common types of DJs include radio DJ, club DJ who performs at a nightclub or Music festival and turntablist who uses record players, usually turntable, to manipulate sounds on the phonograph record. Originally, the "disc" in "disc jockey" referred to gramophone records, but now "DJ" is used as an all-encompassing term to describe someone who mixes recorded music from any source, including vinyl records, cassettes, CDs, or digital audio files stored on USB stick or laptop. DJs typically perform for a live audience in a nightclub or dance club or a TV, radio broadcast audience, or in the 2010s, an online radio audience. DJs also create mixes, remixes and tracks that are recorded for later sale and distribution. In hip hop music, DJs may create beats, using percussion breaks, basslines and other musical content sampled from pre-existing records. In hip hop, rappers and MCs use these beats to rap over. DJs use equipment that can play at least two sources of recorded music simultaneously and mix them together. This allows the DJ to create seamless transitions between recordings and develop unique mixes of songs. Austin: I'm a dj! I play exciting music for a live audience Do you like going to clubs? Nicolas: I do enjoy listening to music. Austin: I used to be a radio DJ but now i just work at the night clubs. they pay better Nicolas: I bet you meet a lot of really cool people that way. Austin: Yes! I met DJ Bobcat the other day he is a grammy award winner! Nicolas: That would be a very exciting job! Austin: Definitely! Maybe one day i will get a grammy award presented by the Recording Academy Nicolas: That is a really nice goal to have. I haven't heard of that type of award. Austin: Grammy Award is the annual ceremony that features performances by artists and the presentation of those awards Nicolas: That would be a very cool thing to achieve!

i own an iphone.

Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. The company's hardware products include the iPhone smartphone, the iPad tablet computer, the Mac personal computer, the iPod portable media player, the Apple Watch smartwatch, the Apple TV digital media player, and the HomePod smart speaker. Apple's software includes the macOS and iOS operating systems, the iTunes media player, the Safari web browser, and the iLife and iWork creativity and productivity suites, as well as professional applications like Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, or Xcode. Its online services include the iTunes Store, the iOS App Store and Mac App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. Apple was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne in April 1976 to develop and sell Wozniak's Apple I personal computer. It was incorporated as Apple Computer, Inc. in January 1977, and sales of its computers, including the Apple II, saw significant momentum and revenue growth for the company. Within a few years, Jobs and Wozniak had hired a staff of computer designers and had a production line. Ashton: do you like apple? Allison: I think they make great products. I have an Iphone. They also make Macs, tablets and watches. Do you know about the history of the company? Ashton: I have an iPhone as well. I don't. You can tell me about it Allison: Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak created the company in 1976 in California. Apple has since been criticized for some of their early business moves. Ashton: What were they criticized for? Allison: The original Macintosh is believed to be created by stolen ideas and purchased designs that the company passed off as their own ideas. Ashton: oh wow that is crazy i didn't know about that Allison: Yeah. Not everyone agrees, and I am sure that Jobs and Wozniak and their staff of designers put in a lot of hard work to make the brand user friendly and successful!

i work for a newspaper.

The New York Times (sometimes abbreviated as The" "NYT or The Times) is an American newspaper based in New York City with worldwide influence and readership. Founded in 1851, the paper has won 122 Pulitzer Prizes, more than any other newspaper. As of September 2016, it had the largest combined print-and-digital circulation of any daily newspaper in the United States. "The New York Times" is ranked 18th in the world by circulation. The paper is owned by The New York Times Company, which is publicly traded but primarily controlled by the Ochs-Sulzberger family through a dual-class share structure. It has been owned by the family since 1896; A.G. Sulzberger the paper's publisher and, his father, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr. the company's chairman, is the fourth and fifth generation of the family to helm the paper. Nicknamed "The Gray Lady", "The New York Times" has long been regarded within the industry as a national "newspaper of record". The paper's motto, "All the News That's Fit to Print", appears in the upper left-hand corner of the front page. Since the mid-1970s, "The New York Times" has greatly expanded its layout and organization, adding special weekly sections on various topics supplementing the regular news, editorials, sports, and features. Hannah: I love reading The New York Times every morning Ashley: Oh, I currently work there, it was founded in 1851 Hannah: I didn't know it was that old! Who started it? Ashley: A.G. Sulzberger the paper's publisher and, his father, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr. the company's chairman, is the fourth and fifth generation of the family to helm the paper. Hannah: So they are the ones currently working there? I didn't know it was a family run operation Ashley: Yeah but it is owned by Ochs-Sulzberger family through a dual-class share structure. Hannah: Fascinating. Do you know how long the crossword has been a part of the New York Times? Ashley: It was created in 1993 by WillShortz

i own a german shepard.

The German Shepherd (, ) is a breed of medium to large-sized working dog that originated in Germany. The breed's officially recognized name is German Shepherd Dog in the English language (sometimes abbreviated as "GSD"). The breed was once known as the Alsatian in Britain and Ireland. The German Shepherd is a relatively new breed of dog, with their origin dating to 1899. As part of the Herding Group, German Shepherds are working dogs developed originally for herding sheep. Since that time however, because of their strength, intelligence, trainability, and obedience, German Shepherds around the world are often the preferred breed for many types of work, including disability assistance, search-and-rescue, police and military roles, and even acting. The German Shepherd is the second-most registered breed by the American Kennel Club and seventh-most registered breed by The Kennel Club in the United Kingdom. German Shepherds are medium to large-sized dogs. The breed standard height at the withers is for males, and for females. German Shepherds are longer than tall, with an ideal proportion of 10 to 8 1/2. The AKC official breed standard does not set a standard weight range. They have a domed forehead, a long square-cut muzzle with strong jaws and a black nose. Lilly: Hello, I love German shepherd dogs and you? Breanna: My favorite dog, they are officially known as German Shepherd Dogs? Lilly: Yes, I have a German shepherd in my house and she is pregnant Breanna: That is awesome, they make great rescue dogs too because they're so smart and obedient. Lilly: You are absolutely right, in my country they are dogs that cost a lot of money. Breanna: Will you sell the puppies or keep them and train them yourself? Lilly: I will train them myself, my father is a police officer and adult dogs are taken to the police station Breanna: That is very cool. It is good that they get dogs that are not from puppy mills. Lilly: Yes, there in the police station they train them to detect drugs in some suitcase Breanna: They sure have great noses, they sniff bombs and cadavers, and people buried in natural disasters, too.

my favorite color is blue.

Blue is one of the three primary colours of pigments in painting and traditional colour theory, as well as in the RGB colour model. It lies between violet and green on the spectrum of visible light. The eye perceives blue when observing light with a dominant wavelength between approximately 450 and 495 nanometres. Most blues contain a slight mixture of other colors; azure contains some green, while ultramarine contains some violet. The clear daytime sky and the deep sea appear blue because of an optical effect known as Rayleigh scattering. An optical effect called Tyndall scattering explains blue eyes. Distant objects appear more blue because of another optical effect called atmospheric perspective. Blue has been an important colour in art and decoration since ancient times. The semi-precious stone lapis lazuli was used in ancient Egypt for jewellery and ornament and later, in The Renaissance, to make the pigment ultramarine, the most expensive of all pigments. In the eighth century Chinese artists used cobalt blue to colour fine blue and white porcelain. In the Middle Ages, European artists used it in the windows of Cathedrals. Europeans wore clothing coloured with the vegetable dye woad until it was replaced by the finer indigo from America. Kylie: Blue is my very favorite color. Shelby: Yes mine too, since its one of the three primary colors! Kylie: Do you happen to know what the other primary colors are? Shelby: Red and green. as per the RGB color model. Kylie: Blue is definitely the best one though, haha. Shelby: I agree, I think its because it lies between violet and green on the spectrum of visible light so its very cool and calm. Kylie: Yes, I do find it to have a very calming effect on my mood. Is there anything else you can tell me about the color blue? Shelby: Well, most blues contain a slight mixture of other colors; azure contains some green, so you should always consider these different varieties! Kylie: Azure is a great variety of blue! But I really enjoy so many of them. Shelby: It might be because it reminds you of the clear daytime sky and the deep sea :)

i am in the navy.

A navy or maritime force is a fleet of waterborne military vessels (watercraft) and its associated naval aviation, both sea-based and land-based. It is the branch of a nation's armed forces principally designated for naval and amphibious warfare; namely, lake-borne, riverine, littoral, or ocean-borne combat operations and related functions. It includes anything conducted by surface ships, amphibious ships, submarines, and seaborne aviation, as well as ancillary support, communications, training, and other fields. The strategic offensive role of a navy is projection of force into areas beyond a country's shores (for example, to protect sea-lanes, ferry troops, or attack other navies, ports, or shore installations). The strategic defensive purpose of a navy is to frustrate seaborne projection-of-force by enemies. The strategic task of the navy also may incorporate nuclear deterrence by use of submarine-launched ballistic missiles. Naval operations can be broadly divided between riverine and littoral applications (brown-water navy), open-ocean applications (blue-water navy), and something in between (green-water navy), although these distinctions are more about strategic scope than tactical or operational division. David: I love the Navy we do many things but the main strategic task of the navy also may incorporate nuclear deterrence by use of submarine-launched ballistic missiles and other field of work. Lily: I don't know much about the Navy. My best friend's husband used to serve in the Navy though. David: I respect all Navy vets, The main role of the Navy is the projection of force into areas beyond a country's shores take for example, to protect sea-lanes, ferry troops, or attack other navies, ports, or shore installations. Lily: So they spend a lot of time on the sea rather than on land? David: It varies depending on what type of mission they are called out on, But most of it is on naval batleships where most troops are stationed. Lily: That sounds awesome! So are you in the Navy too? David: I was in the Navy years ago, most of the navy I know of is force or fleet of waterborne military vessels such as the battleships I mentioned and its associated naval aviation, both sea-based and land-based. Lily: Awesome! Thank you for your service!

my favorite food is pizza.

Pizza is a traditional Italian dish consisting of a yeasted flatbread typically topped with tomato sauce and cheese and baked in an oven. It can also be topped with additional vegetables, meats, and condiments, and can be made without cheese. The term "pizza" was first recorded in the 10th century, in a Latin manuscript from the Southern Italy town of Gaeta in Lazio, on the border with Campania. Modern pizza was invented in Naples, and the dish and its variants have since become popular and common in many areas of the world. In 2009, upon Italy's request, Neapolitan pizza was registered with the European Union as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed dish. "Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana" (True Neapolitan Pizza Association), a non-profit organization founded in 1984 with headquarters in Naples, aims to "promote and protect... the true Neapolitan pizza". Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world and common fast food item in Europe and North America. Many independent or chain restaurants, cafes, and fast food outlets offer pizza. Restaurants or chains specializing in pizza are pizzerias. Pizza delivery is common in some parts of the world. Pizza is sold fresh or frozen, either whole or in portions. Melissa: Pizza is by far my favorite food. I'm having a slice right now! Alyssa: I just had some for dinner, great italian dish Melissa: Yes indeed. I have one with mozzarella and salami. Do you have some favorite toppings? Alyssa: Most meat and vegetables are good but i like anchovies a lot Melissa: Really? That's adventurous. Do you recommend trying it? Sounds kind of gross. Alyssa: its very strong and pungent compared to most meat and vegetable toppings but i like fish and its very dry and flaky Melissa: Those are not the adjectives I'd use to describe my ideal foods... but to each their own! Do you enjoy thin crust pizza or the regular kind? Alyssa: I like most pizza, both are great i prefer normal though when it comes to this italian dish

drawing in traditional style is my pasion.

Drawing is a form of visual art in which a person uses various drawing instruments to mark paper or another two-dimensional medium. Instruments include graphite pencils, pen and ink, inked brushes, wax colored pencils, crayons, charcoal, chalk, pastels, various kinds of erasers, markers, styluses, various metals (such as silverpoint) and electronic drawing. A drawing instrument releases a small amount of material onto a surface, leaving a visible mark. The most common support for drawing is paper, although other materials, such as cardboard, plastic, leather, canvas, and board, may be used. Temporary drawings may be made on a blackboard or whiteboard or indeed almost anything. The medium has been a popular and fundamental means of public expression throughout human history. It is one of the simplest and most efficient means of communicating visual ideas. The wide availability of drawing instruments makes drawing one of the most common artistic activities. In addition to its more artistic forms, drawing is frequently used in commercial illustration, animation, architecture, engineering and technical drawing. A quick, freehand drawing, usually not intended as a finished work, is sometimes called a sketch. Adriana: Drawing is my passion, I love visual art! Kenneth: It is such a wonderful past time. Do you draw for fun or have you made a living out of it? Adriana: Just for fun I love using graphite pencils, pens, inked brushes, pastels and may other modes. Kenneth: I have never heard of inked brushes. What are inked brushes? Adriana: They are pretty popular they are just like ink pens only you apply the ink with a brush, the medium has been popular and fundamental throughout the history of drawing. Kenneth: I am not much of an artist, but I really enjoy it. I especially love to go to art museums. Do you go to art museums? Adriana: I love art galleries I wish I was good enough and they had a space for my exhibition of art and people would come and view my visual art. Kenneth: I would certainly come. What other types of visual art are there other than drawing?

my favorite type of music is metal.

Heavy metal (or simply metal) is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the United Kingdom. With roots in blues rock and psychedelic/acid rock, the bands that created heavy metal developed a thick, massive sound, characterized by highly amplified distortion, extended guitar solos, emphatic beats, and overall loudness. Heavy metal lyrics and performance styles are sometimes associated with aggression and machismo. In 1968, three of the genre's most famous acts, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple were founded. Though they came to attract wide audiences, they were often derided by critics. During the mid-1970s, Judas Priest helped spur the genre's evolution by discarding much of its blues influence; Motörhead introduced a punk rock sensibility and an increasing emphasis on speed. Beginning in the late 1970s, bands in the new wave of British heavy metal such as Iron Maiden and Saxon followed in a similar vein. Before the end of the decade, heavy metal fans became known as "metalheads" or "headbangers". During the 1980s, glam metal became popular with groups such as Mötley Crüe and Poison. Underground scenes produced an array of more aggressive styles: thrash metal broke into the mainstream with bands such as Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax, while other extreme subgenres of metal such as death metal and black metal remain subcultural phenomena. Wyatt: I know very little about heavy metal music. Are you familiar with the genre? Zachary: Yes, heave metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s in the united kigndom Wyatt: What characteristics define heavy metal music? Zachary: With roots in blues rock and psychedelic/acid rock they have massive sound, extended guitar solos, and over all loud Wyatt: Who are some of the most famous heavy metal bands? Zachary: In 1968, three of the genre's most famous acts, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple but at the moment i am not familiar Wyatt: Is the genre still popular today? Zachary: Yes it is really popular till this day Though they came to attract wide audiences, they were often derided by critics

i volunteer at the local humane society.

A humane society is a group that aims to stop human or animal suffering due to cruelty or other reasons. In many countries, the term is used mostly for societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals (SPCA). In the United Kingdom, it may also be a society that provides a waterways rescue, prevention, and recovery service, or that gives awards for the saving of human life (see: Royal Humane Society). The first Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), based on the British Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), was set up in Victoria in 1871. This was followed by New South Wales in 1873; South Australia in 1875; Tasmania in 1878; Queensland in 1883; Western Australia in 1892; Australian Capital Territory in 1955 and Darwin in 1965. The Royal Warrant was given to the WA SPCA in 1920, followed by NSW SPCA in 1923, South Australia in 1937, Queensland in 1955, Tasmania in 1956 and Victoria in 1956. The national organisation, RSPCA Australia, was formed in 1981 to give a national voice on policy matters and advise the federal government on animal welfare issues. The first SPCA in Canada was the Canadian SPCA founded in Montreal in 1869. The other societies developed on a regional basis and now 123 societies are represented at a federal level by the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies. Max: Hello I have worked at a Humane Society. It is a group that aims to stop human or animal suffering due to cruelty Hailey: Really Max: In alot of places the word Humane Society is used mostly for societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals (SPCA). Hailey: ok Max: It also does other things like provides a waterways rescue, prevention, and recovery service Hailey: What do humane society do? Max: British Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), was set up in Victoria in 1871. Hailey: That is interesting

my favorite author is jane austen.

Jane Austen (; 16 December 1775 – 18 July 1817) was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which interpret, critique and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage in the pursuit of favourable social standing and economic security. Her works critique the novels of sensibility of the second half of the 18th century and are part of the transition to 19th-century literary realism. Her use of biting irony, along with her realism and social commentary, have earned her acclaim among critics and scholars. With the publications of "Sense and Sensibility" (1811), "Pride and Prejudice" (1813), "Mansfield Park" (1814) and "Emma" (1816), she achieved success as a published writer. She wrote two additional novels, "Northanger Abbey" and "Persuasion", both published posthumously in 1818, and began another, eventually titled "Sanditon", but died before its completion. She also left behind three volumes of juvenile writings in manuscript and another unfinished novel, The Watsons. Her six full-length novels have rarely been out of print, although they were published anonymously and brought her moderate success and little fame during her lifetime. Alexis: Have you heard of the English novelist, Jane Austen? Brendan: The name is familiar, I'm sure I've heard of it but her work escapes me. Alexis: Jane Austen was famous for writing about British landed gentry in the late 18th century. Brendan: OK I see what you mean, she did the Pride & the Prejudice, which I have heard of but not seen. She has many notable works. Alexis: That is correct. Jane Austen wrote Pride and Prejudice in 1813. She also wrote Mansfield Park, Emma, and Sense and Sensibility. Brendan: I've heard that some of her plots explore women's position in society at those times. Including dependence on marriage for economic security. Alexis: That is correct curious one. Jane Austen also left behind some juvenile writings and an unfinished novel called Watson. Brendan: Interesting, they also say that there is little biographical information about Jane. Save for a few family letters, I wonder if she was happy in such a society.

i love dogs.

The domestic dog ("Canis lupus familiaris" or "Canis familiaris") is a member of the genus "Canis" (canines), which forms part of the wolf-like canids, and is the most widely abundant terrestrial carnivore. The dog and the extant gray wolf are sister taxa as modern wolves are not closely related to the wolves that were first domesticated, which implies that the direct ancestor of the dog is extinct. The dog was the first species to be domesticated and has been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes. Their long association with humans has led dogs to be uniquely attuned to human behavior and they are able to thrive on a starch-rich diet that would be inadequate for other canid species. New research seems to show that dogs have mutations to equivalent genetic regions in humans where changes are known to trigger high sociability and somewhat reduced intelligence. Dogs vary widely in shape, size and colors. Dogs perform many roles for people, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship and, more recently, aiding handicapped individuals and therapeutic roles. This influence on human society has given them the sobriquet "man's best friend". Savannah: Do you have a dog? There are so many varieties and sizes of dogs out there! Daisy: yes I have a dog, do you have a dog? Savannah: Yes I have a little toy dog, a little Poodle mix. He is very spoiled! Daisy: do you take them to parks? Savannah: I actually do take him to parks, I've even taken him to a baseball park during dog days! It is really fun. Daisy: me too! my dog loves going to the nearby park. He's very active dog. Savannah: How fun! Since my dog is little, I can carry him around everywhere. How big is your dog? Daisy: my dog is medium-sized dachshund. Savannah: Cool! Reminds me of the song Hound Dog. That song has over 250 different versions. Daisy: yea, haha the Elvis Presley that I prefer. Savannah: Yes exactly! I love Elvis Presley, a true legend.

my favourite food is ice cream.

Ice cream (derived from earlier iced cream or cream ice) is a sweetened frozen food typically eaten as a snack or dessert. It is usually made from dairy products, such as milk and cream, and often combined with fruits or other ingredients and flavors. It is typically sweetened with sugar or sugar substitutes. Typically, flavourings and colourings are added in addition to stabilizers. The mixture is stirred to incorporate air spaces and cooled below the freezing point of water to prevent detectable ice crystals from forming. The result is a smooth, semi-solid foam that is solid at very low temperatures (< ). It becomes more malleable as its temperature increases. The meaning of the phrase "ice cream" varies from one country to another. Phrases such as "frozen custard", "frozen yogurt", "sorbet", "gelato" and others are used to distinguish different varieties and styles. In some countries, such as the United States, the phrase "ice cream" applies only to a specific variety, and most governments regulate the commercial use of the various terms according to the relative quantities of the main ingredients, notably the amount of cream. Products that do not meet the criteria to be called ice cream are labelled "frozen dairy dessert" instead. Eduardo: I think my favorite food is Ice Cream! I can eat it all day long. Sierra: Me too! One of my favorite parts of summer is the ice cream van or the ice cream trucks as Americans say. Eduardo: Mmm that sounds good. What ice cream flavor is your favorite? Sierra: Green tea and I love that no one knows where it originated. How about you? Eduardo: My favorite one is banana and chocolate I think. I like cookies and cream flavor too. What is ice cream made out of anyway? Sierra: Usually it is made out of milk and cream with flavors such as fruits added. To make your banana ice cream you'd need to add bananas! Eduardo: Oh wow, I'm thinking of making home-made ice cream now! It doesn't seem that hard. Sierra: Homemade ice cream can be delicious but you also can't go wrong with Blue Bell Creameries. There is a reason they have been around since their beginning in Texas in 1907. Eduardo: I'm from Texas but have never tried them! I' Sierra: Well if you find yourself in Brenham, Texas, you can go the headquarters known as the "Little Creamery."

i recently broke my leg.

A bone fracture (sometimes abbreviated FRX or Fx, F, or #) is a medical condition in which there is a damage in the continuity of the bone. A bone fracture may be the result of high force impact or stress, or a minimal trauma injury as a result of certain medical conditions that weaken the bones, such as osteoporosis, bone cancer, or osteogenesis imperfecta, where the fracture is then properly termed a pathologic fracture. Although bone tissue itself contains no nociceptors, bone fracture is painful for several reasons: Damage to adjacent structures such as nerves or vessels, spinal cord, and nerve roots (for spine fractures), or cranial contents (for skull fractures) may cause other specific signs and symptoms. The natural process of healing a fracture starts when the injured bone and surrounding tissues bleed, forming a fracture hematoma. The blood coagulates to form a blood clot situated between the broken fragments. Within a few days, blood vessels grow into the jelly-like matrix of the blood clot. The new blood vessels bring phagocytes to the area, which gradually remove the non-viable material. The blood vessels also bring fibroblasts in the walls of the vessels and these multiply and produce collagen fibres. Karina: I recently broke my leg, it was very painful and i had to wear a cast for 3 months! Eva: Hello, so nice to meet you. Sorry to hear about your leg.. Did you impact your leg on something, or do you just have weak bones? Karina: I have good bones, i was a little bit drunk in the friends weekend house on the lake and i fell couple of feet from a rock, on another one, alcohol helped a bit doctors say because it didnt hurt as much Eva: You say you broke it; Ist the break in the foot, thigh, or the gluteal region? Karina: i broke my knee actually, the cast was from the top of the leg all the way to the bottom, really hard to move Eva: Looks like you will never be a professional wrestler now; the stretches and transition holds will be too much for your leg. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Karina: oh thats fine, i dont like wrestling anyway :D my knee haves a weird noise when i move it, maybe i can go on a check up Eva: i just hope you haven't damaged any nerves or blood vessels. At last your spinal cord was not involved.

i can do convincing bird calls.

Bird vocalization includes both bird calls and bird songs. In non-technical use, bird songs are the bird sounds that are melodious to the human ear. In ornithology and birding, songs (relatively complex vocalizations) are distinguished by function from calls (relatively simple vocalizations). The distinction between songs and calls is based upon complexity, length, and context. Songs are longer and more complex and are associated with courtship and mating, while calls tend to serve such functions as alarms or keeping members of a flock in contact. Other authorities such as Howell and Webb (1995) make the distinction based on function, so that short vocalizations, such as those of pigeons, and even non-vocal sounds, such as the drumming of woodpeckers and the "winnowing" of snipes' wings in display flight, are considered songs. Still others require song to have syllabic diversity and temporal regularity akin to the repetitive and transformative patterns that define music. It is generally agreed upon in birding and ornithology which sounds are songs and which are calls, and a good field guide will differentiate between the two. Bird song is best developed in the order Passeriformes. Some groups are nearly voiceless, producing only percussive and rhythmic sounds, such as the storks, which clatter their bills. Jeremy: Have you heard of Bird Vocalization? Sounds like music playing in your ears. Mario: I've never heard of that, what exactly is it? Jeremy: Basically birds use vocalization with courtship and mating, they also use their melodies for alarms and to keep in contact with each other. Mario: OH, I understand now. I certainly love hearing them twittering away in the morning. Do different breeds have different vocalizations? Jeremy: Yes different species use different calls for all kinds of things, they can be very complex or very simple. Its just amazing. Mario: What about the woodpecker - does it have vocalizations also or does it just peck on the trees LOUDLY I might add. Jeremy: Its actually very interesting they communicate through drumming, the intensity and amount of hits are different speech! Mario: Well, that is interesting - we had one outside our window for awhile - all I knew was that it was giving me a headache!! But it's still neat to know. Jeremy: Yeah they can be very annoying. I definitely prefer tweeting to the woodpeckers myself. Mario: Especially in the morning!!

my favorite author is stephen king.

Stephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have been adapted into feature films, miniseries, television series, and comic books. King has published 54 novels, including seven under the pen name Richard Bachman, and six non-fiction books. He has written around 200 short stories, most of which have been collected in book collections. His novella "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption" was the basis for the film "The Shawshank Redemption" which is widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time and was in fact voted the greatest film of all time by "Empire" magazine readers in "The 201 Greatest Movies of All Time" poll in March, 2006. Many of his stories are set in his home state of Maine. King was born September 21, 1947, in Portland, Maine. His father, Donald Edwin King, was a merchant seaman. Donald was born under the surname Pollock, but as an adult, used the surname King. King's mother was Nellie Ruth (née Pillsbury). When Stephen King was two years old, his father left the family under the pretense of "going to buy a pack of cigarettes", leaving his mother to raise Stephen and his older brother, David, by herself, sometimes under great financial strain. Caden: Stephen King is great he has sold more than 350 million copies of books, many have been adapted into feature films, miniseries, televsion series, and comic books Kelly: Oh, I love some the films made from his books, what are some of his best works? Caden: Yea well he has published 54 novels, including seven under the pen name Richard Bachman Kelly: Oh wow, that's quite impressive. I'll be honest, I don't really know if he's still alive, is he? Caden: yes! he was born in 1947 in portland, maine Kelly: Good to know! Now, was he the person who wrote the book with the clown in the sewers? Caden: yes and in addition to that he has written around 200 short stories, most of which have been collected in book collections Kelly: 54 novels AND 200 short stories? He has to be completely mad to complete that many works!

i love new gadgets.

Amazon Echo (shortened and referred to as Echo) is a brand of smart speakers developed by Amazon.com. The devices connect to the voice-controlled intelligent personal assistant service Alexa, which responds to the name "Alexa". This "wake word" can be changed by the user to "Amazon", "Echo" or "Computer". The device is capable of voice interaction, music playback, making to-do lists, setting alarms, streaming podcasts, playing audiobooks, and providing weather, traffic and other real-time information. It can also control several smart devices acting as a home automation hub. Amazon had been developing Echo devices inside its Lab126 offices in Silicon Valley and Cambridge, Massachusetts since at least 2010 in confirmed reports. The device was part of Amazon’s first attempts to expand its device portfolio beyond the Kindle e-reader. The Echo was prominently featured in Amazon's first-ever Super Bowl ad in 2016. The first-generation Echo was initially limited to Amazon Prime members or by invitation, but became widely available in the United States on June 23, 2015. Press speculated that it would make its Canadian debut in mid-to-late 2016, after Amazon posted job listings for developers for Alexa and co-hosted a hackathon in Toronto. Katelyn: I love new gadgets. I just got an Amazon Echo. Marco: Ooh, how fun! Do you find that Alexa is pretty responsive? Katelyn: I do. I have used it for music playback, setting alarms and playing audio books so far. Marco: That's really cool. I like the feature for creating shopping lists also. Katelyn: I like that I have a selection on what I want the "wake word" to be Marco: How interesting. So does it just repeat the word until you wake up? Katelyn: Yes. I am going to send one to my daughter who goes to medical school at Wake Forest University. Marco: That will be a thoughtful gift. The Amazon Echo has so many useful features!

my favorite artist is 2pac.

Tupac Amaru Shakur ( ) (born Lesane Parish Crooks; June 16, 1971September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper, poet and actor. Shakur sold over 75 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. His double disc albums "All Eyez on Me" (1996) and his "Greatest Hits" (1998) are among the best-selling albums in the United States. Shakur is consistently ranked as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time and he has been listed and ranked as one of the greatest artists of any genre by many publications, including "Rolling Stone", which ranked him 86th on its list of The 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. On April 7, 2017, Shakur was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Shakur began his career as a roadie, backup dancer and MC for the alternative hip hop group Digital Underground, eventually branching off as a solo artist. Most of the themes in Shakur's songs revolved around the violence and hardship in inner cities, racism, and other social issues. Both of his parents and several other people in his family were members of the Black Panther Party, whose ideals were reflected in his songs. Michelle: I love Tupac Shakur! also known as 2pac. Morgan: Who is Tupac Shakur? Michelle: He was an American rapper, poet and actor. Morgan: Neat! What movies have he been in? Michelle: Juice and Poetic Justice are two popular ones! Morgan: I've never seen those :(. What are they about? Michelle: Life in urban cities. His real talent was in music. His album All Eyez on Me was great. It's a shame he died so early. Morgan: That sounds interested, I Michelle: Yes. 2pac is ranked as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time. Morgan: Whoops, I accidentally pressed enter. I meant to say that sounds interested and I'll have to check those movies and his albums out. How did he pass so young?

my favorite book is jane austins pride and prejudice.

Jane Austen (; 16 December 1775 – 18 July 1817) was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which interpret, critique and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage in the pursuit of favourable social standing and economic security. Her works critique the novels of sensibility of the second half of the 18th century and are part of the transition to 19th-century literary realism. Her use of biting irony, along with her realism and social commentary, have earned her acclaim among critics and scholars. With the publications of "Sense and Sensibility" (1811), "Pride and Prejudice" (1813), "Mansfield Park" (1814) and "Emma" (1816), she achieved success as a published writer. She wrote two additional novels, "Northanger Abbey" and "Persuasion", both published posthumously in 1818, and began another, eventually titled "Sanditon", but died before its completion. She also left behind three volumes of juvenile writings in manuscript and another unfinished novel, The Watsons. Her six full-length novels have rarely been out of print, although they were published anonymously and brought her moderate success and little fame during her lifetime. Ashley: I'm interested in finding a good book to read. I was thinking about a book by Jane Austen. Any suggestions? Aubrey: Yes, you should check her novels out. I've read all six of them. They provide great insight into the British landed gentry. Ashley: Is there any novel in particular that you like the most? Aubrey: My favorite book of hers is Pride and Prejudice. It was published in 1813. Ashley: Thanks for the suggestion. When did she make her first book? Aubrey: Her first book was published in 1811 and it's called Sense and Sensibility. Ashley: Interesting. Do you know how many novels she has made in total? I'd love to research them all! I'm intrigued. Aubrey: She has done six, and they mostly talk about how women depend on marriage for economic security, and stuff like that.

dancing is my passion.

Dance is a performing art form consisting of purposefully selected sequences of human movement. This movement has aesthetic and symbolic value, and is acknowledged as dance by performers and observers within a particular culture. Dance can be categorized and described by its choreography, by its repertoire of movements, or by its historical period or place of origin. An important distinction is to be drawn between the contexts of theatrical and participatory dance, although these two categories are not always completely separate; both may have special functions, whether social, ceremonial, competitive, erotic, martial, or sacred/liturgical. Other forms of human movement are sometimes said to have a dance-like quality, including martial arts, gymnastics, cheerleading, figure skating, synchronized swimming, marching bands, and many other forms of athletics. Theatrical dance, also called performance or concert dance, is intended primarily as a spectacle, usually a performance upon a stage by virtuoso dancers. It often tells a story, perhaps using mime, costume and scenery, or else it may simply interpret the musical accompaniment, which is often specially composed. Examples are western ballet and modern dance, Classical Indian dance and Chinese and Japanese song and dance dramas. Jesse: Dance is an art and form of entertainment. Do you like it? Daisy: I enjoy watching dance and other dance-like activities like gymnastics and figure skating. I'm not a dancer myself though. Jesse: I am not a dancer either. But I like dance and am jealous of those who are great! Daisy: Do you have a favorite kind of dance to watch? Such as ballet or modern dance? Jesse: Ballet is very fun! I got a new respect for it after hearing and watching a bunch of Stravinsky ballets. Daisy: Stravinsky was a musical revolutionary. I can see how watching a bunch of Stravinsky ballets would get you hooked. Jesse: Yes, I love Petrushka and The Rite of Spring. Daisy: Another famous one of Stravinsky's is The Firebird from 1910. It's been used in figure skating in the Olympics. Jesse: I need to listen to that one again. I heard its great. Daisy: The other place I love to watch dance is actually on the show America's Got Talent. There are some incredibly talented dancers on that show.

i am a kindergarten teacher.

Kindergarten (; from German , which literally means "garden for the children") is a preschool educational approach traditionally based on playing, singing, practical activities such as drawing, and social interaction as part of the transition from home to school. At first such institutions were created in the late 18th century in Bavaria and Strasbourg to serve children whose parents both worked out of the home. The term was coined by the German Friedrich Fröbel, whose approach globally influenced early-years education. Today, the term is used in many countries to describe a variety of educational institutions and learning spaces for children ranging from two to seven years of age, based on a variety of teaching methods. In 1779, Johann Friedrich Oberlin and Louise Scheppler founded in Strasbourg an early establishment for caring for and educating pre-school children whose parents were absent during the day. At about the same time, in 1780, similar infant establishments were established in Bavaria. In 1802, Princess Pauline zur Lippe established a preschool center in Detmold, the capital of the then principality of Lippe, Germany (now in the State of North Rhine-Westphalia). In 1816, Robert Owen, a philosopher and pedagogue, opened the first British and probably globally the first infants school in New Lanark, Scotland. Mason: Kindergarten where six year olds go to formally for education. Michael: Yes! A a preschool educational approach traditionally based on playing, singing, practical activities such as drawing, and social interaction as part of the transition from home to school!! Mason: Yes. Games are done with a purpose to train young minds. Michael: They were more like daycares in the olden days; institutions were created in the late 18th century in Bavaria and Strasbourg to serve children whose parents both worked out of the home. Mason: Kids can use playdough, foam, water, paint to trace letters and shapes Michael: Yeh, oday, the term is used in many countries to describe a variety of educational institutions and learning spaces for children ranging from two to seven years of age, based on a variety of teaching methods Mason: Children will understand schedule and tasks. Michael: Yes, with practice! Kindergarten (; from German , which literally means "garden for the children"

i volunteer at the local humane society.

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), based in Washington, D.C., is an American nonprofit organization founded by journalist Fred Myers and Helen Jones, Larry Andrews, and Marcia Glaser in 1954, to address what they saw as animal-related cruelties of national scope, and to resolve animal welfare problems by applying strategies beyond the resources or abilities of local organizations. In 2013, the "Chronicle of Philanthropy" identified HSUS as the 136th largest charity in the United States in its Philanthropy 400 listing. As of 2001, the group's major campaigns targeted five issues: factory farming, animal fighting, the fur trade, puppy mills, and wildlife abuse. The organization works on a full range of animal issues, including companion animals, wildlife, farm animals, horses and other equines, and animals used in research, testing and education. HSUS reported its revenue as US$129 million and net assets of US$215 million as of December 31, 2014. HSUS pursues its global work through an affiliate, Humane Society International, which listed staff members in 17 nations for 2013. Other affiliated entities include the Doris Day Animal League, founded by the actress Doris Day, and the Fund for Animals, founded by the television and social critic Cleveland Amory. Leslie: Have you volunteer in any humane service before? Bryce: Yes, I did volunteer for a brief time, but I developed an allergy to cats. So I had to quit. Leslie: oh thats nice, I worked at houston food bank as a volunteer Bryce: The cat food always smelled really strongly. I think smelling so many food smells suppressed my appetite when I volunteered. Leslie: yes thats true, since you will work in a warehouse, is something worth doing Bryce: I do like helping the animals though. Perhaps I will try to foster dogs instead. They eat a lot more because they have a bigger appetite. Leslie: yes dogs eat a lot, I love working with animals, am an animal scientist and is part of my job Bryce: Oh that's wonderful. What kinds of animals do you work with? Dogs have such a close connection to humans, they really understand us.

i am colorblind.

Color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency, is the decreased ability to see color or differences in color. Color blindness can make some educational activities difficult. Buying fruit, picking clothing, and reading traffic lights can be more challenging, for example. Problems, however, are generally minor and most people adapt. People with total color blindness, however, may also have decreased visual acuity and be uncomfortable in bright environments. The most common cause of color blindness is an inherited fault in the development of one or more of the three sets of color sensing cones in the eye. Males are more likely to be color blind than females, as the genes responsible for the most common forms of color blindness are on the X chromosome. As females have two X chromosomes, a defect in one is typically compensated for by the other, while males only have one X chromosome. Color blindness can also result from physical or chemical damage to the eye, optic nerve, or parts of the brain. Diagnosis is typically with the Ishihara color test; however a number of other testing methods also exist. There is no cure for color blindness. Diagnosis may allow a person's teacher to change their method of teaching to accommodate the decreased ability to recognize colors. Victor: I am so glad that I'm not color blind.. Do you know anyone who is affected by it? Jeffrey: I have an uncle who is actually! I don't really understand it though. Do you know much about it? Victor: Well it's actually known as color vision deficiency, just the decreased ability to see color or differences. Jeffrey: What colors can colored blind people not see? Victor: I'm not entirely sure really, but it is something that is generally minor and most people adapt very well to it. Jeffrey: Yeah, my uncle does not seem too bothered by it. He just is bad at matching the colors of his clothes! Victor: Hahaha..! That is generally the things it affects.. Buying fruit, picking clothing, or even just looking at a traffic light! Jeffrey: Yeah, I can't imagine not being able to differentiate between the different color pears, or seeing how ripe my bananas were! Victor: It would really be more depressing when you really think about it! I'm just glad they aren't strongly affected by it. Jeffrey: Yes, I have a neighbor that is blind. That would be a real life challenge. Although he somehow manages with it, and ever mows the lawn,

i currently work at mcdonald.

McDonald's is a fast food company that was founded in 1940 as a restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald, in San Bernardino, California, United States. They rechristened their business as a hamburger stand. The first time a McDonald's franchise used the Golden Arches logo was in 1953 at a location in Phoenix, Arizona. In 1955, Ray Kroc, a businessman, joined the company as a franchise agent and proceeded to purchase the chain from the McDonald brothers. McDonald's had its original headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois, but has approved plans to move its global headquarters to Chicago by 2018. McDonald's is the world's largest restaurant chain by revenue, serving over 69 million customers daily in over 100 countries across approximately 36,900 outlets as of 2016. Although McDonald's is known for its hamburgers, they also sell cheeseburgers, chicken products, french fries, breakfast items, soft drinks, milkshakes, wraps, and desserts. In response to changing consumer tastes and a negative backlash because of the unhealthiness of their food, the company has added to its menu salads, fish, smoothies, and fruit. The McDonald's Corporation revenues come from the rent, royalties, and fees paid by the franchisees, as well as sales in company-operated restaurants. Alan: What do you think about McDonald's? It was founded in 1940 Tristan: I am a fan, they have cheap quick food, you gotta pick two with food, good, cheap and quick, they got two right! Alan: Their hamburgers originally cost only 10 cents Tristan: That would be an absolute steal in todays world, but a dollar is certainly not bad at all Alan: True that's a steal. They've added healthy menu items recently, such as salads and fruit Tristan: I have never had their salad, I go full fat when I go, burgers, fries, ice cream, etc. Alan: They sell good breakfast items as well Tristan: That is for sure, their panncakes are great for being made so fast Alan: Interesting thing about pancakes is that they were probably the earliest and most widespread cereal food eaten in prehistoric societies Tristan: Oh really? They are seemingly complex to make, that is a surprise to me!

my mom is a cancer survivor.

Cancer is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. These contrast with benign tumors, which do not spread to other parts of the body. Possible signs and symptoms include a lump, abnormal bleeding, prolonged cough, unexplained weight loss, and a change in bowel movements. While these symptoms may indicate cancer, they may have other causes. Over 100 types of cancers affect humans. Tobacco use is the cause of about 22% of cancer deaths. Another 10% are due to obesity, poor diet, lack of physical activity, and excessive drinking of alcohol. Other factors include certain infections, exposure to ionizing radiation and environmental pollutants. In the developing world nearly 20% of cancers are due to infections such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C and human papillomavirus infection. These factors act, at least partly, by changing the genes of a cell. Typically many genetic changes are required before cancer develops. Approximately 5–10% of cancers are due to inherited genetic defects from a person's parents. Cancer can be detected by certain signs and symptoms or screening tests. It is then typically further investigated by medical imaging and confirmed by biopsy. Aaron: Do you know anyone who has had cancer? Sabrina: Yes, my uncle :( Cancer is abnormal cell grown and it can spread. Aaron: My mother had breast cancer and it was very aggressive. Sabrina: I'm so sorry to hear that. Benign tumors don't spread, but cancer is so terrible. Aaron: Yes that is why it is important for women to be checked regularly. When you feel a lump it could be benign or cancer. Sabrina: That's true. Other signs can be abnormal bleeding, a cough, weight loss, and change in movement of bowels. Aaron: Most people would think of cancer only as something you feel in your body like a lump or mass, but it's true it could be something as simple as a cough that won't go away. Sabrina: That's true. There are actually over 100 types of cancer that people can get!

my position is linebacker.

A linebacker (LB or backer) is a playing position in American football and Canadian football. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards (4 m) behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen, and therefore "back up the line." Linebackers generally align themselves before the ball is snapped by standing upright in a "two-point stance" (as opposed to the defensive linemen, who put one or two hands on the ground for a "three-point stance" or "four-point stance" before the ball is snapped). The goal of the linebacker is to provide either extra run protection or extra pass protection based on the particular defensive play being executed. Another key play of the linebacker position is blitzing. A blitz occurs when a linebacker acts as an extra pass rusher running into any exposed gap. When a blitz is called by the defense, it is mainly to sack or hurry the opposing offense's quarterback. Linebackers are often regarded as the most important position in defense, due to their versatility in providing hard hits on running plays or an additional layer of pass protection, when required. Similar to the "free safety" position, linebackers are required to use their judgment on every snap, to determine their role during that particular play. Alan: I always liked playing linebacker in high school. John: I never played linebacker but I always respected their responsibility of protecting against the run or pass depending on the play Alan: I agree. What kind of people do you think typically play linebacker? John: Generally it is considered the most important defensive position, so they need to be versatile. I always liked watching Brian Ulacher Alan: That's a great description for them. What do you think it is about Ulacher that makes him so great? John: I think, just like most great linebackers, the ability to blitz the opposing quarterback Alan: Okay, that makes sense. How valuable do you think a linebacker is compared to other positions on the team? John: I think that are very important. They have to use their judgement on every play to determine what they are going to do Alan: I can agree with that, they really do have to make some important judgement calls. I guess it would be up there with the quarterback in my opinion. How often do you think the linebacker is the key to scoring a goal? John: Well linebackers line up in the defensive team. Behind the linemen. They do not often score goals.

i am a great baker.

A pie is a baked dish which is usually made of a pastry dough casing that covers or completely contains a filling of various sweet or savoury ingredients. Pies are defined by their crusts. A "filled" pie (also "single-crust" or "bottom-crust"), has pastry lining the baking dish, and the filling is placed on top of the pastry but left open. A "top-crust" pie has the filling in the bottom of the dish and is covered with a pastry or other covering before baking. A "two-crust" pie has the filling completely enclosed in the pastry shell. Shortcrust pastry is a typical kind of pastry used for pie crusts, but many things can be used, including baking powder biscuits, mashed potatoes, and crumbs. Pies can be a variety of sizes, ranging from bite-size to ones designed for multiple servings. The need for nutritious, easy-to-store, easy-to-carry, and long-lasting foods on long journeys, in particular at sea, was initially solved by taking live food along with a butcher or cook. However, this took up additional space on what were either horse-powered treks or small ships, reducing the time of travel before additional food was required. This resulted in early armies adopting the style of hunter-foraging. Joshua: I love pies and how many different flavors there are. Sara: pie is a baked dish of fruit, or meat and vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry i like meat pie Joshua: I haven't tried many meat pies, they seem interesting. Sara: do you know how to prepare a meat pie? Joshua: Not really apart from making the crust and the fillings. Sara: i havent but i can try making one Joshua: You should give it a go! Sara: i can try Beef, pork, and potato are all nicely spiced and baked into a pie.hope it will be yummy

1984 is my favorite book.

Nineteen Eighty-Four, often published as 1984, is a dystopian novel published in 1949 by English author George Orwell. The novel is set in Airstrip One, formerly Great Britain, a province of the superstate Oceania, whose residents are victims of perpetual war, omnipresent government surveillance and public manipulation. Oceania's political ideology, euphemistically named English Socialism (shortened to "Ingsoc" in Newspeak, the government's invented language) is enforced by the privileged, elite Inner Party. Via the "Thought Police", the Inner Party persecutes individualism and independent thinking, which are regarded as "thoughtcrimes". The tyranny is ostensibly overseen by a mysterious leader known as Big Brother, who enjoys an intense cult of personality. The Party "seeks power entirely for its own sake. It is not interested in the good of others; it is interested solely in power." The protagonist of the novel, Winston Smith, is a member of the Outer Party, who works for the Ministry of Truth, or Minitrue in Newspeak. Minitrue is responsible for propaganda and historical revisionism. Winston's job is to rewrite past newspaper articles, so the historical record always supports the Party's agenda. Gabriel: I love 1984, I really do. What a topical book. Don't forget, Big Brother is always watching you. Sabrina: I have never read that book before. I am intrigued. What is the premise of the book? Gabriel: Oh you are 10000% missing out. It's basically a political dystopia where thought crime is a real thing. Sabrina: Whoa! So, the government is able to see peoples thoughts in the book? Gabriel: Big Brother doesn't literally see people's thoughts. The people in his cult, "The Party," find out who is committing thought crime. Sabrina: Interesting! Who is the author? Gabriel: It was written by George Orwell, who had extremely interesting personal views on language in general. You should read his essays sometime. Sabrina: I know that author. I am surprised I was unaware of it. What year was it written? Gabriel: It was published in 1949. Orwell envisioned "1984" as the future that we were headed toward as a result of propaganda during the Cold War.

my favorite music genre is rock.

Rock music is a broad genre of popular music that originated as "rock and roll" in the United States in the early 1950s, and developed into a range of different styles in the 1960s and later, particularly in the United Kingdom and in the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, a style which drew heavily on the African-American genres of blues and rhythm and blues, and from country music. Rock music also drew strongly on a number of other genres such as electric blues and folk, and incorporated influences from jazz, classical and other musical styles. Musically, rock has centered on the electric guitar, usually as part of a rock group with electric bass and drums and one or more singers. Typically, rock is song-based music usually with a 4/4 time signature using a verse–chorus form, but the genre has become extremely diverse. Like pop music, lyrics often stress romantic love but also address a wide variety of other themes that are frequently social or political. By the late 1960s "classic rock" period, a number of distinct rock music subgenres had emerged, including hybrids like blues rock, folk rock, country rock, raga rock, and jazz-rock, many of which contributed to the development of psychedelic rock, which was influenced by the countercultural psychedelic and hippie scene. Autumn: Even now that I'm older, I still love listening to rock music. Elijah: I love rock music! It has roots from the 1940s and 50s so a lot of us have grown up with it! Autumn: I still remember going to the Rolling Stones concert and Journey opened for them. I was young and didn't know how lucky I was to be at that concert. That's when Steve Perry was the singer of Journey. Elijah: Classic rock is my absolute favorite subgenre of rock music! The bands of the 60s and 70s still can't be beat! Autumn: That is so true. Classic rock is the best. Even my parents listened to classic rock growing up. Recently, my know husband, proposed to me at a rock concert. Elijah: Aw! That's so cool! Very fitting too since rock lyrics often talk about romance and love! Autumn: If someone asked me who my favorite rock band was I would have a hard time choosing. There are so many great ones. Do you have a favorite? Elijah: Led Zeppelin is my absolute favorite! I really love that they were so diverse. They had ballads, psychedelic rock and blues rock. I listen to them daily! Autumn: Stairway to Heaven! Great band. I could go on and on all day about rock music. Elijah: Me too! I seriously think John Bonham was the best drummer of all time.

i always have a beer after work.

Beer is one of the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic drinks in the world, and the third most popular drink overall after water and tea. Beer is brewed from cereal grains—most commonly from malted barley, though wheat, maize (corn), and rice are also used. During the brewing process, fermentation of the starch sugars in the wort produces ethanol and carbonation in the resulting beer. Most modern beer is brewed with hops, which add bitterness and other flavours and act as a natural preservative and stabilizing agent. Other flavouring agents such as gruit, herbs, or fruits may be included or used instead of hops. In commercial brewing, the natural carbonation effect is often removed during processing and replaced with forced carbonation. Some of humanity's earliest known writings refer to the production and distribution of beer: the Code of Hammurabi included laws regulating beer and beer parlours, and "The Hymn to Ninkasi", a prayer to the Mesopotamian goddess of beer, served as both a prayer and as a method of remembering the recipe for beer in a culture with few literate people. Beer is distributed in bottles and cans and is also commonly available on draught, particularly in pubs and bars. Lilly: Are you a beer fan? I prefer the European beverages Cristian: No, but OH MY HUSBAND IS!! It's the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic drink in the world - so you have a lot of company! Lilly: I did not know that. I wonder where it originated? Cristian: Some of humanity's earliest writings refer to the production and distribution of beer - there is even a mesopotamian goddess of beer! Lilly: Wow that's incredible! A variety of cultures seem to have alcoholic gods Cristian: ha! Beer dates back to at least the 5th millennium BC in Iran - was recorded in written history of ancient Egypt even - so it's been a staple for a LONG time Lilly: That's incredible. I wonder if the history of wine is similar Cristian: I'm not really sure on that, although wine does actually have legal definitions that define syles and qualities of wine.

i spend time signing a lot of petitions and donate to animal rights groups.

Animal rights is the idea in which some, or all, non-human animals are entitled to the possession of their own lives and that their most basic interests—such as the need to avoid suffering—should be afforded the same consideration as similar interests of human beings. Advocates oppose the assignment of moral value and fundamental protections on the basis of species membership alone—an idea known since 1970 as speciesism, when the term was coined by Richard D. Ryder—arguing that it is a prejudice as irrational as any other. They maintain that animals should no longer be viewed as property or used as food, clothing, research subjects, entertainment, or beasts of burden. Multiple cultural traditions around the world—such as Animism, Taoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism—also espouse some forms of animal rights. In parallel to the debate about moral rights, animal law is now widely taught in law schools in North America, and several prominent legal scholars support the extension of basic legal rights and personhood to at least some animals. The animals most often considered in arguments for personhood are bonobos and chimpanzees. This is supported by some animal rights academics because it would break through the species barrier, but opposed by others because it predicates moral value on mental complexity, rather than on sentience alone. Alondra: i love animals Caitlin: I love animals also. They should never experience suffering and should have rights just like us. Alondra: yes i always sign petitions Caitlin: It's important to do that to make sure their animal rights are protected and the standards for their good animal welfare are maintained. Do you have any pets? Alondra: yes a dog and a cat Caitlin: I would like to adopt or foster a pet someday, give a dog or cat a good home. Alondra: you could go to a shelter and save a life Caitlin: Yes! I would go to a "no-kill" shelter to help find a dog or cat to help keep shelters from getting full. Alondra: well good luck Caitlin: Thanks, animal rights are an important thing to help pets and their most basic interests.

i like sprite soda.

Sprite is a colourless, caffeine-free, lemon and lime-flavored soft drink created by The Coca-Cola Company. It was first developed in West Germany in 1959 as Fanta Klare Zitrone (“Clear Lemon Fanta”) and was introduced in the United States under the current brand name Sprite in 1961 as a competitor to 7 Up. Bottles of Sprite are usually a transparent green color with a green and yellow label whereas cans are colored silver, green, and blue and aluminum bottles are colored a solid lime green. Though often confused with Lemonade, Sprite stands in separate class of carbonated soft drink, except in Australia and New Zealand, where it is lemonade. Sprite advertising often makes use of the portmanteau word "lymon", a combination of the words "lemon" and "lime". By the 1980s, Sprite had developed a large following among teenagers. In response, Sprite began to cater to this demographic in their advertisements in 1987. "I Like the Sprite In You" was the brand's first long-running slogan, and many jingles were produced around it before its discontinuation in 1994. In 1994, Sprite revamped their marketing logo, and slogan, as well. The new, more vibrant logo stood out more on packaging, and featured a blue-to-green gradient with silver "splashes" and subtle white "bubbles" in the background. Angela: My favorite drink is Sprite. Karen: Awesome, Sprite is good. I like how it's caffeine-free. And lemon-lime flavor is so good! Coca-Cola Company makes best drinks. Angela: Where is it manufactured? Karen: Anywhere a Coca Cola Company is! Which is all over the world. It's its own class of soft drink except for Australia and New Zealand where it is just called a kind of lemomnade. Angela: Does it go by other names in other countries? Karen: I don't think so. But in advertising it used a word "lymon", combination of words lemon and lime which is interesting. Angela: How long has it been around? Karen: First developed in Germany in 1959 It first went into the US in 1961. Angela: That's interesting. I appreciate you enlightening me with Sprite facts. I wonder if many people like it as much as me. Karen: I'm sure a lot do. By the 1980s Sprite already was a big hit among teenagers especially.

i love comics.

A comic book or comicbook, also called comic magazine or simply comic, is a publication that consists of comic art in the form of sequential juxtaposed panels that represent individual scenes. Panels are often accompanied by brief descriptive prose and written narrative, usually dialog contained in word balloons emblematic of the comics art form. Although some origins in 18th century Japan and 1830s Europe, comic books were first popularized in the United States during the 1930s. The first modern comic book, "Famous Funnies", was released in the United States in 1933 and was a reprinting of earlier newspaper humor comic strips, which had established many of the story-telling devices used in comics. The term "comic book" derives from American comic books once being a compilation of comic strips of a humorous tone; however, this practice was replaced by featuring stories of all genres, usually not humorous in tone. Comic books are reliant on their organization and appearance. Authors largely focus on the frame of the page, size, orientation, and panel positions. These characteristic aspects of comic books are necessary in conveying the content and messages of the author. The key elements of comic books include panels, balloons (speech bubbles), text (lines), and characters. Edwin: Hi! I love comic books, which one is your favorite? Aidan: I prefer the 18th century japanese ones stricly as collectors items Edwin: Really? I didn't know those existed. Would something like that be found in a library? Aidan: Probably not american libraries, but maybe Japanese. They were produced on woodblocks and featured female beauties amongst other subjects Edwin: Wow! That's super interesting. I'll have to research those. How did you find out about them? Aidan: If you look into Ukiyo-e, you'll find it. It's the genre of Japanese art that flourished from the 17th to the 19th century. Edwin: Gotcha! I'll definitely look into that. Could you recommend any other cool comic books? Aidan: One of the most famous artists was Sharaku, he was known for his portraits of Kabuki actors. Edwin: Ok. I appreciate the information. I will definitely be looking into this! Thank you! Aidan: There is not a lot of information about him. His actual name, birth date, and date of death are unknown.

i have a cat.

The Maine Coon is one of the largest domesticated breeds of cat. It has a distinctive physical appearance and valuable hunting skills. It is one of the oldest natural breeds in North America, specifically "native" to the state of Maine (though the feline was simply introduced there), where it is the official state cat. No records of the Maine Coon's exact origins and date of introduction to the United States exist, so several competing hypotheses have been suggested. The breed was popular in cat shows in the late 19th century, but its existence became threatened when long-haired breeds from overseas were introduced in the early 20th century. The Maine Coon has since made a comeback and is now one of the more popular cat breeds in the world. The Maine Coon is a large and sociable cat, hence its nickname, "the gentle giant." It is characterized by a prominent ruff along its chest, robust bone structure, triangular body shape, an uneven two layered coat with longer guard hairs with a silky satin under layer undercoat, and a long, bushy tail. The breed's colors vary widely, with only lilac and chocolate disallowed for pedigree. Reputed for its intelligence and playful, gentle personality, the Maine Coon is often cited as having "dog-like" characteristics. Chase: My mom had a Maine Coone when I was very little. Adam: That's cool! It's one of the largest breeds of cats! Did you like it? Chase: I dont really remember him actually I was really young. What kind of coat do they have? Adam: Well they have a rubust bone structure and an uneven layered coat with longer hairs with a silky undercoat. Chase: I think I remember him with long hair. Are they a friendly breed? Adam: I think so! They are commonly know for being intelligent and playful! They definitely have that gentle personality. Chase: Very nice. They seem like they would be a popular breed. Adam: Correct! And it's one of the oldest natural "native" breeds in North America! What a cool feline!

spiders scare the life out of me.

Spiders (order Araneae) are air-breathing arthropods that have eight legs and chelicerae with fangs that inject venom. They are the largest order of arachnids and rank seventh in total species diversity among all other orders of organisms. Spiders are found worldwide on every continent except for Antarctica, and have become established in nearly every habitat with the exceptions of air and sea colonization. , at least 45,700 spider species, and 113 families have been recorded by taxonomists. However, there has been dissension within the scientific community as to how all these families should be classified, as evidenced by the over 20 different classifications that have been proposed since 1900. Anatomically, spiders differ from other arthropods in that the usual body segments are fused into two tagmata, the cephalothorax and abdomen, and joined by a small, cylindrical pedicel. Unlike insects, spiders do not have antennae. In all except the most primitive group, the Mesothelae, spiders have the most centralized nervous systems of all arthropods, as all their ganglia are fused into one mass in the cephalothorax. Unlike most arthropods, spiders have no extensor muscles in their limbs and instead extend them by hydraulic pressure. Delaney: I really love spiders, in fact I study them for a living, Are there any cool facts that you would like to know about them? Bryce: I'm actually kind of scared of them. So, anything you could tell me to convince me they're interesting would be great! Delaney: Well if it makes you feel any better they are not like insects, spiders dont have antennae. which often scares people when they look at other insects. Bryce: Yeah, I guess that helps a little. Are there any popular, more well-known spiders I should know about? Delaney: Well there are at least 45,700 different spider species, and only 113 families have been recorded by taxonomists. But my favorite is the Tarantula because they are so docile. Bryce: Jesus, that's a lot of spiders. I might have been better off not knowing that! But that's still cool. What else do you know about spiders? Delaney: Haha, Well Spiders can be found worldwide on every continent except for Antarctica, and they have become established in nearly every habitat with the exceptions of air and sea colonization. Bryce: I see. Well this has all been terribly interesting. Do they face any problems? Or do they have any predators? Or what do they like to eat? Delaney: Spiders generally have no predators, But some birds will gladly eat them for a snack, And they all eat other insects as they are purely carnivorous. Bryce: Ah, I see. This is great! I'm glad you're telling me things. Anything you can send me off with?

i have a dog and we go for walks.

The Welsh Corgi, sometimes known as just a Corgi (, Welsh for "dwarf dog"; plural "corgis" or occasionally the etymologically consistent "corgwn" ()), is a small type of herding dog that originated in Wales. Two separate breeds are recognized: the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Historically, the Pembroke has been attributed to the influx of dogs alongside Flemish weavers from around the 10th century, while the Cardigan is attributed to the dogs brought with Norse settlers, in particular a common ancestor of the Swedish Vallhund. A certain degree of interbreeding between the two types has been suggested to explain the similarities between the two. The Pembroke is the more popular breed of dog, with the Cardigan Welsh Corgi appearing on The Kennel Club's list of Vulnerable Native Breeds. There are several physical differences between the two types according to the breed standards: the Cardigan is larger overall, both in weight and in height. Traditionally, the tails were of different shapes, but docking had previously been used. With regards to their health, according to a 2004 survey, they both had similar lifespans, although kidney or urethral conditions are more likely in the Pembrokes. Gavin: I have a Welsh Corgi, the name corgi actually means dwarf dog in Welsh. I really love him, do you have any dogs? Ella: My black lab died of old age last year. It was sad but she was awesome. Gavin: Aw that stinks, I assume labradors are really great dogs since they're so popular. Ella: yes they are sweet and love all humans.. Gavin: That makes sense as to why they're trained as disability assistance dogs so often, you wouldn't be able to select an unfriendly breed for that for sure. Ella: For sure. And some of them are really smart too. Definitely not all though! Marley of Marley and me definitely was not Gavin: I haven't seen that one, but I think it's the one with Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston right? I might have to check it sometime. Ella: Yes that is it. It is also a book

i own four german shepherds.

The German Shepherd (, ) is a breed of medium to large-sized working dog that originated in Germany. The breed's officially recognized name is German Shepherd Dog in the English language (sometimes abbreviated as "GSD"). The breed was once known as the Alsatian in Britain and Ireland. The German Shepherd is a relatively new breed of dog, with their origin dating to 1899. As part of the Herding Group, German Shepherds are working dogs developed originally for herding sheep. Since that time however, because of their strength, intelligence, trainability, and obedience, German Shepherds around the world are often the preferred breed for many types of work, including disability assistance, search-and-rescue, police and military roles, and even acting. The German Shepherd is the second-most registered breed by the American Kennel Club and seventh-most registered breed by The Kennel Club in the United Kingdom. German Shepherds are medium to large-sized dogs. The breed standard height at the withers is for males, and for females. German Shepherds are longer than tall, with an ideal proportion of 10 to 8 1/2. The AKC official breed standard does not set a standard weight range. They have a domed forehead, a long square-cut muzzle with strong jaws and a black nose. Eva: Hello, I just got done walking my dogs, What about you? Hector: That is nice i have a German shepherd too. He is is a very good dog. Eva: I have four. I train them for a living. They are my favorite breed, Hector: I love everything about the German shepherd . especially about their origin. Eva: Did you send yours to have them trained yet? What do you know about their origin? Hector: They all come from Alsatian in Britain and Ireland. Eva: Oh wow. That's fascinating! I wonder why they were first used by policemen. Hector: Have you ever heard about the pow pow. It is a kind of social gathring Eva: No, Can you explain what that is? Hector: It is held by different native american citizens Eva: What is the purpose and reason for these gatherings?

i have a poster of neil tyson degrasse on my wall.

Neil deGrasse Tyson (; born October 5, 1958) is an American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator. Since 1996, he has been the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space in New York City. The center is part of the American Museum of Natural History, where Tyson founded the Department of Astrophysics in 1997 and has been a research associate in the department since 2003. Born and raised in New York City, Tyson became interested in astronomy at the age of nine after a visit to the Hayden Planetarium. After graduating from the Bronx High School of Science, where he was editor-in-chief of the "Physical Science Journal", he completed a bachelor's degree in physics at Harvard University in 1980. After receiving a master's degree in astronomy at the University of Texas at Austin in 1983, he earned his master's (1989) and doctorate (1991) in astrophysics at Columbia University. For the next three years, he was a postdoctoral research associate at Princeton University. In 1994, he joined the Hayden Planetarium as a staff scientist and the Princeton faculty as a visiting research scientist and lecturer. In 1996, he became director of the planetarium and oversaw its $210-million reconstruction project, which was completed in 2000. Anna: Do you like Tyson? he was born October 5, 1958) Alexandra: I don't think I've heard of him. What does he do? Anna: Well Since 1996, he has been the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium Alexandra: That's cool. Is he an astrophysicist? Anna: I have heard that The center is part of the American Museum of Natural History, where Tyson founded the Department of Astrophysics in 1997 Alexandra: Is that in Washington DC? Anna: no its in New York, also he was Born and raised in New York City Alexandra: I see. Where did he get his degree? Anna: he got his degree in astronomy at the University of Texas at Austin in 1983 Alexandra: That's a pretty good school.

my favorite color is blue.

Blue is one of the three primary colours of pigments in painting and traditional colour theory, as well as in the RGB colour model. It lies between violet and green on the spectrum of visible light. The eye perceives blue when observing light with a dominant wavelength between approximately 450 and 495 nanometres. Most blues contain a slight mixture of other colors; azure contains some green, while ultramarine contains some violet. The clear daytime sky and the deep sea appear blue because of an optical effect known as Rayleigh scattering. An optical effect called Tyndall scattering explains blue eyes. Distant objects appear more blue because of another optical effect called atmospheric perspective. Blue has been an important colour in art and decoration since ancient times. The semi-precious stone lapis lazuli was used in ancient Egypt for jewellery and ornament and later, in The Renaissance, to make the pigment ultramarine, the most expensive of all pigments. In the eighth century Chinese artists used cobalt blue to colour fine blue and white porcelain. In the Middle Ages, European artists used it in the windows of Cathedrals. Europeans wore clothing coloured with the vegetable dye woad until it was replaced by the finer indigo from America. Brooklyn: I love the color blue, one of the primary colors Giselle: I also love blue. Brooklyn: There are many different tints and shades of blue - do you have a favorite Giselle: I prefer baby blue. Brooklyn: Baby blue is nice - it is a pale tint of azure Giselle: I like baby blue cause of the North Carolina Tar Heels. Brooklyn: While people always talk about the UNC Tar Heel/Duke Blue Devil Rivalry, as a Demon Deacon myself I can assure you Wake Forest hates you both :-) Giselle: I am a Tar Heels fan cause Michael Jordan went there. Brooklyn: yes the 83-84 basketball team with Jordan on it was a great team - starting the season ranked number 1 Giselle: Yes, he was the best ever.

my favorite food is pizza.

Pizza is a traditional Italian dish consisting of a yeasted flatbread typically topped with tomato sauce and cheese and baked in an oven. It can also be topped with additional vegetables, meats, and condiments, and can be made without cheese. The term "pizza" was first recorded in the 10th century, in a Latin manuscript from the Southern Italy town of Gaeta in Lazio, on the border with Campania. Modern pizza was invented in Naples, and the dish and its variants have since become popular and common in many areas of the world. In 2009, upon Italy's request, Neapolitan pizza was registered with the European Union as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed dish. "Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana" (True Neapolitan Pizza Association), a non-profit organization founded in 1984 with headquarters in Naples, aims to "promote and protect... the true Neapolitan pizza". Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world and common fast food item in Europe and North America. Many independent or chain restaurants, cafes, and fast food outlets offer pizza. Restaurants or chains specializing in pizza are pizzerias. Pizza delivery is common in some parts of the world. Pizza is sold fresh or frozen, either whole or in portions. Luke: I am a huge fan of Pizza! I could eat it for every meal! DO you enjoy it? Spencer: I love it, especially with extra cheese and baked in the oven to perfection. Bon appetit! Luke: Agreed! What is your favorite type? Are you a deep dish or thin and crispy person? Spencer: I like mine crispy with a ton of toppings. Give me all the meats please! Luke: I am more crispy as well! Did pizza really originate in Italy, or was it created in the US? I have heard both arguments from people. Spencer: I'm pretty sure it's Italy because modern pizza comes from Naples. Luke: Interesting! I did not know that! I would love to try an original pizza! Spencer: You definitely should, there is even an association in Naples called "Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana" that aims to protect their original style of pizza.

i love eating kale.

Kale () or leaf cabbage are certain cultivars of cabbage ("Brassica oleracea") grown for their edible leaves. A kale plant has green or purple leaves and the central leaves do not form a head (as with headed cabbages). Kales are considered to be closer to wild cabbage than most domesticated forms of "Brassica oleracea". "Kale" bears semblance to "kail", a variant of "cawul" (from Scotland and northern England) for various cabbages. Until the end of the Middle Ages, kale was one of the most common green vegetables in Europe. Curly-leaved varieties of cabbage already existed along with flat-leaved varieties in Greece in the fourth century BC. It was also used as medicinal food source. Disocorides wrote that it could be used to treat bowel ailments. These forms, which were referred to by the Romans as Sabellian kale, are considered to be the ancestors of modern kales. Kale was brought to North America by the colonists in the 16th century. Later, Russian kale was introduced into Canada, and then into the United States, by Russian traders in the 19th century. During World War II, the cultivation of kale (and other vegetables) in the U.K. was encouraged by the Dig for Victory campaign. The vegetable was easy to grow and provided important nutrients missing from a diet because of rationing. Grant: Do you like kale? Apparently it has been in North America for hundereds of years but seems like I've only heard of it recently. Gabriel: It has, but I would not eat it. For some reason it reminds me of seaweed. Grant: Yeah it is actually a leaf cabbage but it does look and smell like seaweed. I tired dried seaweed though and it wasn't bad. Gabriel: I mean I'm all for eating healthy, but that just doesn't look appetizing to me. Grant: It is easy to grow and very nutritious but yes definitely needs seasoning lol. Gabriel: I know people put them in shakes a lot, not really sure what kale does for you. Grant: Some ancient Greeks used it to treat bowel probolems so there is that. Gabriel: That is interesting, but I'm sure it still doesn't taste good even mixed with other ingredients.