Tuesday, January 7, 2014

You think I should travel to Brazil alone?

You think I should travel to Brazil alone?
I speak portuguese so the language its not a problem...well I dont know all their slangs but that can be solved...PLUS, I would have to be translating which can be annoying. The thing is that I am tired of making up excuses for myself on why I cant go...by next summer the latest, I have to go...the thing is that my friends dont have money- I work and I am barely getting by but I can manage. I am thinking of going to Rio and Sao Paolo- save money for what I will spend there cash and put the hotel and flight on my credit card. I know about safety: dont walk with jewelry outside...ANY HINTS WILL BE WELCOME! yes...but I dont know anyone who will wanna go... 
Air Travel - 3 Answers
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I know exactly how you feel... I love to travel, and haven't really been fulfilling my desires because I have friends who aren't interested or are always broke. And I prefer to have someone to go with, especially since I don't know anyone outside of my home state... What you and I need are travel buddies...haha. Since you know the language and can communicate, that's not an issue. Just be sure to avoid walking down side streets and alleyways alone, and always be aware. I know it's typically harder for females to travel alone, since guys can be all over them... But I hope that you can make the trip and have fun!
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Being able to afford to travel is great, but you need to think seriously about the risks. Rio is not a place I would recommend for a single woman to travel alone to unless she had friends there or was meeting others in an organised group trip. It all sounds great when you see all the pictures, but the reality is often different. Why don't you consider travelling somewhere your friends can afford to go, or get them to aim to save with you for a group visit. There is safety in numbers!!
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Lux, don't worry about the language, everybody speaks English in Brazil! Have a nice trip!








    Wednesday, January 1, 2014

    Why is the US census so obsessed with the Asian race?

    Why is the US census so obsessed with the Asian race?
    As an Asian American, I have a few problems with the "put Taiwanese on the census". First of all, why is the US census so concerned with what "type" of asian we are? Why are the options: -white -black -native -asian: Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Viet, Indian, Phillipino, etc...??? Why are they so concerned with only 4.5% of the population? Are they trying to create divisions amongst us? Is this data used to further discriminate against certain asian groups? Something smells fishy. Why do they want us to be so specific about our ethnicity but not the ethnicity of other races? There are recent Black immigrants from Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia, etc... Not all Hispanics are from Mexico, they can be from Guatemala, Brazil, Colombia, etc...What about Arabs? It's very odd that no other race, besides Asian are being counted with such detail and specifics. Think about it. If you put "Chinese" on the form, then they know where the majority of Chinese communities are, they know how much you make and other personal information. They can post news stories about how Chinese people are so "wealthy" or "taking jobs" to create hatred and fear of Chinese people. Furthermore, they can divide the Asian community or divide Asians and other races to create conflict. They can also use this information to discriminate against certain Asian groups. They can create SEA vs. NEA animosity. You have to question why they want to be so specific when it comes to "Asian" but not any other groups. Could it be because Asia is starting to challenge western dominance? Is it because Asians are the most successful race in America? Are we the new Jews? Why should race matter so much when it comes to knowing personal information about how much money you make or how many children you have? But there is definitely a hidden agenda to find out as much information on us Asians as possible. Their intentions are not to benefit us, that's for sure. I am not promoting lying on the census. But to only put down "Asian" and nothing more as a sign or solidarity and unity. Why should they know our specific ethnicities? So they can use it against us? No way, I don't want my community or lifestyle to be targeted. I don't want further discrimination against Asians. If the census had a special option under "White" for "Jew" everybody would be saying "that's discrimination!" The problem with trying to categorize different "types" of Asians is that it creates discord. Nowadays you have these sick asiaphiles making videos or blogs about different types of Asian by focusing on certain body parts, like eyes, or saying how "Thai women are giving, but Japanese women are beasts in bed"....All of a sudden, all these White people think they are experts on Asians. It is reminiscent of how Japanese were given honorary "white" status by Europe and America. It further alienated japan from the rest of Asia and created disunity amongst different Asian nations so that they were weak and subject to western imperialism. One time I was on a plane and this white man and stewardess were talking about how Chinese people were smelly and uncivilized and how she preferred serving Japanese people. All the while that white man's Japanese wife was nodding her head in agreement. They must of thought I was either Japanese or couldn't understand them. Either way, it divides Asians and creates conflict so that Japanese refuse to cooperate with Chinese or Koreans refuse to cooperate with Japanese, etc...It makes Asians weak so that Westerners can swoop in and take advantage. The reason why Whites and Blacks have so much power in America is because they are for the most part United. Asians are not because we have so many internal divisions and conflicts which makes us easy targets. One recent example were the Asian students being attacked in a Philidelphia highschool, but the district refusing the acknowledge it as a hate crime. So I am initiating a new movement amongst Asian Americans. We need to stand up in solidarity and show America that we will are united as ONE and will not tolerate discrimination against our fellow Asian brothers and sisters. That is why Asian unity is so important and one step is to only put down "Asian" on the census and nothing more. 
    Other - Cultures & Groups - 10 Answers
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    Yes, it's a big conspiracy.
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    i ain't reading all that but it seems all the white people are obssesed with Asians
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    tl;dr but seriously, if i could write that much for essays, i'd be so happy. edit: census man: oooo~ that asian guy has a 16 year old daughter~
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    They want to know how many people they can count on to provide all the technical, medical and scientific innovation in the future. From this they can also deduce who will shoulder the tax burden for the irresponsible people in the country.
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    Whats wrong with being specific?..I wish 'Black'were givin more specific options for ethnicity..We should be trying to move past 'race'..
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    Well, the US census defines Arabs, Berbers and other North African groups as Caucasian. As for Asians being broken into different groups its to record the increase of immigration from the most populated continent in the World. Also whats your definition of Asian? Because a lot of the times Indians aren't included in the definition so that also leaves a lot out of problems of unity your talking about.
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    You have a Pan Asian philosophy which would never go amongst Asian people. They are much to nationalistic.
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    I couldn't agree more! and i heard about that Philadelphia thing too and I'm appalled that the school administration hasn't taken action. I remember a while back, a teacher said i don't understand the meaning of "asian pride" since different types of asians are divided. i agree somewhat b/c lots of asians are still divided. but i'm glad that there are people like you and me who are beyond that.
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    I am half east indian, and the rest of me is german and mongolian (technically i'm more asian than white) but I agree with you. on the census i usually check asian and white....but i agree that this whole specific thing is odd...when they aren't being specific for anyone else. For me it's weird, because for the asian group, I'm more than one, and I think it's annoying, and I feel like they want to know TOO much when it comes to asian. I agree 100% with you! (i hope you choose my answer ^___^ )
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    It has nothing to do with racism. The 2 countries with the largest population worldwide are also the 2 fastest growing economies and I wouldn't be surprised if also the fastest growing group of immigrants. They are both on the Asian continent. You guessed right, India and China.






      Saturday, December 28, 2013

      i used to be rich. i used to be someone. now im poor!! what the fuk do i do?

      i used to be rich. i used to be someone. now im poor!! what the fuk do i do?
      i used to have a extremes amounts of u.s. moneys...i moved here from brazil...i was given oppertuni after oppertuni...i wne t shopping all the time...i had lots of nice thangs...i lived in a very expensive part of miami...i was staying in insane expnsive lofts rite on the beach...and i lost it all..i no longer have it...it depresses me insanely. what do i do. i just miss sooo much...i was comming up big...i was almost like a celeb with all the other teens my age...peeple were paying me to go to concerts with them...now im working in a restaurnat making no money....how can thangs change so mmuch quickly??? ITS NOT FAIR.
      Other - Society & Culture - 4 Answers
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      "Its not fair" in what way? Anyways, the upside is that you now have an opportunity to learn the real value of hard-work, achievement, and money. As much as you think this lesson is unnecessary as you already know all that... the reality is that you have no idea whatsoever unless you have pulled yourself up from hardship and poverty. As they say, you can't taste the sweet without the sour.
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      Life changes rather quickly sometimes. The key to surviving this low spot in your life is to learn to be happy and grateful no matter how much you have or where you are in life. Money is not everything and most of us make it without large amounts. Are you hungry? Are you homeless? Do you have people who love and care for you? Many don't have any of these things. This will be a lesson in humility and hopefully a growing and leaning period for you. Good luck.
      3 :
      You're right, life is not fair. But it sounds like you were given good fortune and you blew it. I guess the lesson is that money really does buy happiness. So don't take it for granted.
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      Take control of your destiny. Have ever thought about going to college?



        Saturday, December 14, 2013

        Why are most americans poor?

        Why are most americans poor?
        I mean, i thought it was the first economy in the world, most americans don't have money, all they do is spend more money than what they make and live to pay credit card bills. I came from Brazil I bought my 150k house with cash, and they ask me where do i get 150k cash, lol these jealous americans.
        Other - Society & Culture - 3 Answers
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        Sort of answered your own question I think.
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        Because the "working" people are taxed to pay for the ones that do nothing, except spawn more blights on society.
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        most of us arent poor, just cus your asked where you got money to pay for 150k house doesnt mean most americans are poor


          Saturday, December 7, 2013

          Travel related jobs/careers? I like to travel is the only thing that really makes me happy?

          Travel related jobs/careers? I like to travel is the only thing that really makes me happy?
          Hello, I currently own a barbershop, every other year I save up enough money to go on vacation to various exotic locations, Thailand, Philippines, Brazil, etc... I'm bored with the day to day barber shop routine, and I wish I could find away to living out of my suitcase. Any suggestions...?\ Forget travel writing....I don't have the gift of pen...... Help, bored in Tucson !
          Careers & Employment - 3 Answers
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          work for an Airline as I did,you have the advantages of reduced or free tickets,and discounts up to 50oct in 5 Star hotels. you travel on stand-by of course,that's another adventure when you are offloaded.I went around the world like that,the time I enjoy most is the time I'm on board,between heaven and earth
          2 :
          You can be a travel agent or a salesperson. I worked for Expedia (in the call center) and they gave practically free travel to employees.
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          I just bought my own on-line travel agency, and now, I travel at unbelievable wholesale prices, AND, I earn commission on all my own travel and anyone else's travel booked on my website. And the best part is that all my travel is now tax deductable because I am a travel professional! Drop me an e-mail if you want more info Thanks!




            Sunday, December 1, 2013

            Looking for more traveling tips?

            Looking for more traveling tips?
            I been giving it a lot of thought, and its decided, i'm going to head down to Mexico by foot and keep heading south , hopefully i can make it all the way to Argentina or Brazil at least.. I'm taking very little money with me, no car, all i have is a backpack with clothes, sleeping bag, and about 300 dollars, and just hitchhike, or taking the bus south, its long been my dream to travel, Any tips you guys can give me, more survival essentials maybe? 
            Other - Destinations - 2 Answers
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            Before I left home, I be seeking and reading every word of blogs from people who are also traveling in the same area. I would think that your safety is not at all assured. Not only are there plenty of people who'd rob you for your shoes, not to mention your three hundred bucks, but have you ever walked the desert alone? Try it in southern Arizona or New Mexico before taking off. It can be grueling, the task of carrying the water you need fully daunting even if you're quite fit. I know a woman (online only) whose family is bicycling from Alaska to Argentina. I believe they're in Mexico now. Read their blog at http://familyonbikes.org/blog/
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            Take a lot of water because the water there is different.







              Thursday, November 28, 2013

              Are all these facts about Obama lies?

              Are all these facts about Obama lies?
              I had to repost this because., ., ., for some reason., ., the original was deleted. Hmmmmm......... Honestly though, are there any truth to these statements? I think that most are true but does anyone see anything that's not? This is not a rant., I seriously want to know for a project which ones of these I should omit. Is there anything I forgot? 1. Most expensive inauguration. Ever. 2. Appointing tax cheat Tim Geithner. 3. Appointing under investigation Bill Richardson. 4. Appointing tax cheat Tom Daschle. 5. Appointing Marc Rich and terrorist pardoning Eric “Nation of Cowards” Holder. 6. Appointing Janet “Man Caused Disasters” Napolitano. 7. Appointing Hilda Solis (OK, her husband has the tax liens). 8. Appointing anti-Semitic Charles Freeman Jr. 9. Appointing tax cheat Ron Kirk. 10. Appointing fund-raising cheat Gary Locke. 11. Appointing under investigation Adolfo Carrion. 12. Bumping his head on the Marine One helicopter. 13. Banning offshore oil again. 14. Funding abortions overseas. 15. Using the word “crisis” 25 times in a speech, then later complaining that people are too negative about the economy. 16. Letting Nancy Pelosi write the $787 billion “stimulus’ plan. 17. Relying on Tim Geithner to explain it. 18. Putting Joe Biden in charge of making sure the stimulus money is not — wink, wink, nudge, nudge — misspent. 19. Setting the Oval Office thermostat at 80. 20. Going to a press conference without a TelePrompTer. I… Uhh… Umm… Could you repeat the question? 21. Using a TelePrompTer at a press conference. Big boys don’t need training wheels. 22. Opening a press conference with: “Good evening, everybody. Please be seated. Before I take your questions tonight, I’d like to speak briefly.” 1,228 words later he took his first question. 23. Ethics waivers. 24. Going after Rush Limbaugh. 25. Going after Rick Santelli. 26. Going after Jim Cramer. 27. Trying to run the Census out of the White House. 28. Adopting the motto: “Never waste a good crisis.” 29. Writing a love letter to Vlad and Dmitry. 30. Throwing Poland under the bus. 31. Throwing Tibet under the bus. 32. Throwing Israel under the bus. 33. Taking Cuba out from under the bus. 34. Ticking off Switzerland by having his tax cheat go after the tax cheats in Switzerland. Cognitive dissonance. 35. Saying: “Karzai has a bunker mentality.” 36. Reaching out to the Taliban. 37. Iran has plans to Marine One helicopters. 38. Explaining his refusal to work with Republicans with the words: “I won.” 39. Having a BlackBerry that can easily be hacked by the Chinese. 40. Saying to the people of Peoria: “If Congress passes our plan, this company will be able to rehire some of the folks who were just laid off.” CEO: No. There will be more layoffs. 41. He gave a gift to the “wrong region” to British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. 42. Making the president of Brazil change his meeting so O’Bama could celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. 43. Telling the American people: “You can’t take a trip to Las Vegas or go down to the Super Bowl on the taxpayers’ dime.” Vegas convention bookings nosedive. 44. Serving $100-a-pound wagyu — on the taxpayers’ dime. 45. Sending a “reset” button to Russia, presumably to diss the last 70 years of America standing up to communism. 46. Having the “reset” button say “overcharged.” 47. Taking a 4-day holiday weekend before signing “emergency” legislation. 48. Stiffing Chicago for nearly $2 million for that Election Night party. 49. Telling Caroline Kennedy she would, you know, make, um a good, you know, senator. 50. Bombing Pakistan. 51. Sending the bust of Sir Winston Churchill back to the British. 52. Telling reporters privately: “President Obama has accomplished more in 30 days than any president in modern history.” 53. Walking into a White House window thinking it was a door. 54. Signing an order that doctors must perform abortions, in violation of the Hippocratic Oath. 55. Signing earmarks while denouncing them. 56. Adding signing statements while denouncing them. 57. Quadrupling the deficits, while denouncing them. 58. Considering having the VA charge veterans for service-related injuries. 59. Thanking himself in a Teleprompter malfunction. 60. Heckuva job, Tim. 61. Trade war with Mexico over 97 trucks. 62. Saying his bowling is “like the Special Olympics.” 63. Saying he didn’t know the AIG bonuses were included in the bailout package he signed. 64. Banning the press from covering his acceptance of a press association award. Forgot N.Korea missile., Iran pres., CIA doc release., release of AIG info., anything else? (All credit to Don Surber for the list., http://blogs.dailymail.com/donsurber/) Nah., this is a freedom of speech issue. I see a 100 rants from liberals on here everyday. Why is it that when I post a serious question it gets deleted? Maybe because somebody doesn't want this information seen?
              Government - 5 Answers
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              This is too long - nobody will give you answers, but then again, you really don't want any do you?
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              You can cut and paste. Congrats. Your "facts" are just so much ranting.
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              they are all true. Just think all in less than 100 days. Man is he g**d
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              Add this to your list. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090424/ap_on_go_su_co/us_obama_defendants__rights
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              Very interesting Add Degrading America Trying to take the VA benefits from the VA's Funding oversees abortions Making non abortion doctors begin performing abortions Removing the ban on abortions ihere in American No don't delete anything You need more room I've added only just a couple more for you Honey the list goes on & on just like the energizer