Michelle answers:

You are going during school holidays and the busy time of year for tourists so book what you can ahead. My plan would be Hire a car from Auckland airport drive straight out of Auckland to Lake taupo and.Waitomo Caves, Rotorua if thats your thing Rotorua is touristy but personally it’s not my thing. Then straight on down to wellington drop the car off go in the cable car for views of the city . Get the ferry to Picton.$65 about if you don’t take a car and 3 hour trip. Pick another car up in Picton. Drive to Nelson but head out to the right hand side and over the hills via Queen Charlotte sounds. Then through Nelson through Motueka and out to Kaiteriteri Beach and the Able Tasman National park then drive down the west Coast ithrough Fox Glacier franze Joseph and only if you have time to Queenstown drop the car off in either Queenstown or Christchurch and fly out. You can get a campervan instead or stay in Motels.

Michelle answers:

I highly recommend picking up Reading Magic by Mem Fox. You can get a used copy for 2.50 on amazon.com and its a very quick read. It goes into details about how important reading to children is, from pregnancy into teens. I read it for a childrens literature class and was very impressed. I even kept it for future refrence when I have children instead of selling it back like I do with most school books.

Michelle answers:

Good for you. Keep it up.

You were right to guess that Fox chooses NOT to report the news straight. They are on a mission, and their goal is to sell you a political philosophy, not give you the news. In fact, if somebody on Fox says something, believe the opposite. Shep Smith is OK but the rest are frauds.

The only goal of news should be to inform. Fox’s political philosophy appeals to people who find the news on other networks hard to understand. They need simple answers. They like to watch people yell at each other. Fox shows are popular, but, fortunately, really not as popular as you might think. About 3 million to 3.5 million people watch Bill O’Reilly and Glenn Beck every night, but about 6 million watch the CBS Evening News, 8 million watch ABC’s World News, and about 9 to 9.5 million watch the news on NBC with Brian Williams.

The most consistently popular websites for news are CNN at 32 (27 million unique visits) and The New York Times at 50 (17 million).

For April 2010, the numbers changed a little, not much. The most popular News websites were, in order:

1. CNN (approx. 48 million.)
2. MSNBC
3. New York Times
4. Huffington Post
5. Fox News (approx. 23.5 million)
6. Washington Post (22 million)
7. Los Angeles Times
8. Reuters
9. ABC News
10. USA Today

I know this is more information than you asked for, but I hope it helped you.

Michelle answers:

Why do we make that claim? Because it’s the truth…actually it was 23 years worth of taxes. And Mitt’s father released 12 years worth when he ran for president because he said a candidate could manipulate one or two years worth so he was going to release many more. Poor Mitt. Like George W, he’ll never match up to his dad.

Michelle answers:

Most intelligent people recognize snake oil when they see it – Fox News can and does drive away viewers all on their own.

Michelle answers:

I’m a Liberal now. But it seems as if Fox News and Conservatives in general don’t want a true Libertarians. It all comes down to social issues. Lib’s (Libertarians & Liberals) tend to agree on several things on the social platform. Everything from ending the war (which Ron Paul has always said) to legalize weed, which John Stossel talks about. Now I’m not sure if Paul has said this,but several libertarians I have debated said they could tolerate gay marriage stating that’s gov’t intervention on who you can be with. But that aside, fox news & conservatives are against Ron Paul’s social policies.

Michelle answers:

To make up for the lack of attractive women that Fox has

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Fox News = truth = anathema to 0bama!

Michelle answers:

I’ve used just about every browser from IE to opera. Firefox to chrome. I’d say that in my opinion chrome is slightly better then firefox. Browser aren’t 100 % dependent on how fast they are them self’s it also depends on your processor and broadband speed. I’m running vista on a single core with 512 MB. I have found that both browsers are good but both have bad things and good things about them. Firefox is fast but i think chrome can be faster at times but there isn’t much difference. In terms of extensions (addons) Firefox has loads more than chrome. Although chrome has a simple interface and simple tasks like bookmarking are easier to do. So if you want a fast browser with loads of addons then i suggest Firefox. If you want a slightly faster browser but not so many addons then get chrome. If you don’t really care about addons but like a fast browser then i suggest opera (it has widgets instead of addons). In terms of security they none of them really helps in tht area so i suggest getting avira a free anti virus if you haven’t already. But Firefox will check for viruses when downloading i believe chrome does the same. But its up to you. BTW chrome and Firefox have a add-on called WOT which tells you if you can trust a website or not. I hope this helps 🙂

Michelle answers:

1. If you’re using Firefox 3, it could be the phishing filter.
2. If you’re using Microsoft Live OneCare it could be one of the constant scanning files.

Michelle answers:

There is only one released version (currently 7.0.1). If you install Firefox, you’ll get the newest one automatically.

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To setup yahoo email as your default mail using Firefox 3 (Yahoo now recommend you use this browser) and it will work with Vista.
* Download and install firefox 3 http://downloads.yahoo.com/?p=win
* After installation and when you have Firefox 3 up and running, click “tools”, then “options”.
* In the options window that pops up, click the applications tab.
* Scroll down to “mailto” and change to “use yahoo mail”
* Finally click “OK”.

Michelle answers:

I agree. I think it has a lot to do with the competition the cable networks feel with the popularity of reality television.

The History Channel has also lowered it’s standards and airs end of the world documentaries and specials about monsters. Give me a break!
I hear you! Give us what we want! Food Network should have cooking shows, not food battles!

Michelle answers:

Time-Warner and Fox came to an agreement. My Food network is in my refrigerator and pantry.

Michelle answers:

No having some new Iron Chefs ok an it’s up the producers of the Iron Chef America and Food Network Stars if they want to add new chefs on their programs.

Michelle answers:

I was so very disappointed because he was my choice as the winner. I thought his type of food was very different and interesting. I really felt let down. I was not aware that the Food Network knew about this prior to the competition , but if they did , then they ought to screen contestants properly and avoid this in future.

Michelle answers:

I’ve “cut and pasted” a long answer to another person’s similar question. The six team league will change the formula a bit, and I don’t know how FOX’s algorithm works. But, I thought the basic info might help you.

-Regards:

I’ve often thot about doin’ an article for Y! Sports about how to autopick successfully. I managed to get a gold, silver and bronze medal out of 4 fantasy basketball teams last year via autopick (3 for 4, woohoo!). Football’s a little tougher, but you can do it.

There are two main schools of thought – reaching and reverse drafting:

One, reaching: if you’re willing to skip, say, your fifth round pick, you can “reach” for the rest of your draft.

Rounds 1 to 4, are fairly predictable. Pre-rank or leave Y! Standard at least for RB’s and WR’s (drop or exclude the QB’s, or you could end up w/ both Bulger and Brees – too much value on the bench).

So, assume picks 1 – 40 are off the board by the time your 5th pick comes around. You should then look to the player ranked 51 or higher in the draft (preferably by ADP – average draft position, but the Y! Pre-rankings will do), and put that ordinarily 6th round player in, expecting him to be your 5th round pick. Repeat w/player 61+ for the 6th, then 71+ for the 7th, etc. (multiples of 12, of course, if you’re in a 12 team draft).

In Y! Leagues, where the algorithm will autodraft a starting lineup before it moves on to the bench, the computer will reach for the TE’s, Def, and Kickers for you. So, make sure none of them are ranked above 100 (120 in 12 team). It will take your highest ranked TE, DF, and K (you may want to put Bal or Chi above the TE’s).

Thus, rounds 7, 8 & 9 will be a TE, DF, and a K. Still worse, I think the algorithm will force you to take a backup of at least two of those positions, killing rounds 15 & 16. After the draft, you can trade ’em or exchange ’em from best available on the waiver wire. But, again, that’s why it’d be important in this strategy to keep your kickers all the way to the bottom.

Your second choice is to pre-rank a “reverse draft”. One guy did it in my Y! Autodraft league very successfully.

Reverse draft means to keep the first two rounds, but do ’em only with RB’s. Then, insert Gates at pick #21; Bears 22; and Vinatieri 23. At that point, you should have two good RB’s, including at least one stud, and THE premier TE, D, and K. It’s now round 6. A lot of live drafters will have waited til now for VYoung or Kitna. So, you can put in two mid-tier QBs selections if you want, and you can play matchup managment QB by committee through out the year. (Default will let you pick 4 QB’s and you don’t want that. So, be sure not to put in more than 3 names….) then, just rank WR after WR.

The theory behind the strategy is to have the best scorer PER POSITION at the most positions. You can use the strategy in a live draft, but it’s suitable for an autopick.
If it works, you’ll have the three best at TE, D & K, will be very competitive at the two RB spots as well as the WR3 (after the top 20 or so wideouts are gone, WR’s 21-40 are all about the same…); and you should be “okay” at the QB and WR2. The drawback – you’ll be lacking at WR1 from the first week flyover, and nobody can really predict the best D or K. But, reverse drafting can field a good team.

Either method can be made more effective if you know your draft position ahead of time. But, we rarely do.

I’d be interested to know how it turns out.

Stay up late pre-ranking!

– Regards

Michelle answers:

The number that is TYPICALLY attributed to a striker is No.9. It’s the number that most of the “clinical strikers” have on their jerseys, such as Inzaghi(ACMilan), Cruz(InterMilan), Toni(Bayern), Kovacevic (Olympiacos), Torres (Liverpool), and many many others. Alternatively, you can choose No.7,11,12,18,22,23,24,77,99. Hope I helped…

Michelle answers:

Because, if TV Executives do not get the “Dream Matchup” in the World Series – A POX will be placed upon their House !!

It’s Insane isn’t It ??

I don’t think a True Fan gives a Dang !!

My Team has not been in the Playoffs in 23 years, but I still Love to Watch, because I love Baseball !!

Even a 4-game Sweep scares the Heck outta them.

Trust Me !! Soon… The Negative Press about this Matchup, will disappear, as the TV Marketers dream-up some “hook” to make you think that this will be the Most Exciting Series, Ever !!

“….and You Will Especially Enjoy Our Commercials !!”

For the TV & maybe MLB, itself — Baseball is no longer a Sport, as much as it is “Entertainment” & “Big Business”

…and it is Sold as Such to the Public !!

They hope that someone who does not even care for Baseball, will be Brainwashed into thinking, “My God !! How can I Miss this Once in a Lifetime Event ??”

This applies to All Popular Sports IMO.

TV has to make everything LARGER THAN LIFE, instead of letting the Natural Beauty of the Sport, just “BE”

They want YOU to Affect the Sport, instead of allowing IT to Affect You.

I try to ignore it — In fact, when I watch a game, I turn-off the TV sound and listen to the Radio Guys — They are Much More Knowledgeable than the TV twerps IMO.

Am I making any sense or just ranting ?? Where’s my medicine…?

I have no idea, if I answered your Question, but I think the Other Answerers – DID 🙂

“Here’s to you, Joe Dimaggio”
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Michelle answers:

It’s been a veritable bashing potpourri.

First, the criticism that he was not being bellicose enough; at the end of February it was he was “pathetic” and “wimpy” for his comments, that he’s “not very bright,” that he was being “cautious in his criticism” of Gadhafi because of his past connection to Rev. Jeremiah Wright (posting this article on their website: http://www.wnd.com/index.php/index.php?pageId=267361 )

Then on 2/23, the lies began: anchor Bret Baier and his panel repeatedly claimed President Obama “has not released a statement” condemning the violence against protesters in Libya.

Charles Krauthammer also claimed Obama “has said nothing on what is happening in Libya” and added: “Why can’t the president find a voice, A. For reasons of morality, simply upholding our traditions? And secondly, our strategic interests. Here are the most anti-American regimes and he says nothing.”

Of course, Obama had indeed made such a statement five days earlier:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/02/18/statement-president-violence-bahrain-libya-and-yemen-0

But then, of course, after the attack began they tripped all over themselves to criticize it: they first painted a picture of a “President Gone AWOL” who “Bows (to) the UN” that “Authorizes No-Fly Zone” so that allies “Declare Military Action” while “Obama Outsources the War to the French.” So obviously the story climaxes with…

“Serious Doubts Raised About Obama’s War In Libya.” That’s right – it’s now Obama’s war. A military action that Obama was supposedly to indecisive to start, and too much a follower to lead, is now declared to be a full-fledged war that belongs solely to Obama.

Michelle answers:

Any website that is secure, you can look on their privacy police at the bottom (Always check), is safe to order online from. Normally you pick out everything you want, and then when you are checking out, you put in your credit card, billing address, and shipping address.

You can pick how fast you want the clothes shipped; the quicker delivered, the higher the shipping cost. Normal shipping is 7-10 business days.

I’ve ordered plenty of times to Forever 21. Don’t worry about it and have fun!

Michelle answers:

I don’t know what forever 21 these ladies work at but we don’t really have sales. We have our usual yellow tag items and our clearance items. Like our 10.50 jeans are 9 but that’s the entire weekend. Other than that no we do not. You can get the same deals Saturday as you did Friday.

Michelle answers:

Not at all !! It is verry in style now a day & personally i think forever 21 men clothes is very appealing , im 18 & in the modeling industry & all the guys seem to be rocking it !! Go for it 🙂 , & remember it should never matter what other ppl think

Michelle answers:

Victor, N.Y.- A clothing store popular with teens and young women is expanding at Eastview Mall.

The new Forever 21 store will be seven times bigger than the current store, with a larger selection of clothing, shoes and accessories. The work was completed last year.

Michelle answers:

Yes it is.

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It appears the Twit is Twittering Tweet it with the utmost respect.Lil
no idea don’t use the site personally but it may be another unrequited Change for the better like 360 becoming yahoo profiles
enjoy

Michelle answers:

“hmmmmm…..babe me wants a sanwich”

Michelle answers:

They have a new one that you have to sign into facebook to be able to comment, or rate. It only has ”like” no thumbs down. On the other one (the one that’s been around the longest) you don’t have to sigh into facebook, you only have to be signed into yahoo news.

Michelle answers:

(1) Call 1-800 Go Fedex and ask to start a ‘Disputes Delivery case’. (Have the tracking number ready – be ready with the rest of your story and information)

(2) After you get off the phone with Fedex, contact your shipper (the gift store). Tell them what has happened and that you have started a ‘Disputes Delivery’ case with Fedex.
Ask them what their standard procedure is at this point. (If you are lucky, they will tell you that they will send a new item, and they will handle the case with Fedex and you are done… Best possible case.)

Fedex will do a brief investigation (depending somewhat on the declared value of the package) and will reimburse the *shipper* (not you) – as the contract they have is with the shipper. It is up to the *shipper* to make things right with you.

Write down *everything* about these phone calls – when you call, who you speak with, the number of the dispute delivery case, keep the tracking number, etc. If things seem to go haywire, or you cannot get good results, start asking to speak with a C.A.T. (customer advocacy team) representative. Save this as a a bit of a last resort, though.

Michelle answers:

I believe you can use fedex.com to check current benefits. If it is concerned ‘permanent part-time’ there’ll be the same benefits as full-timers and couriers. I only difference I think is health insurance you do not recieve right away like FT you have to wait 90 days.

The benefits are just like any other company, I put a * by the ones you pay into. (alot are extremely cheap)

-*401k (match 1-5%)
-*Health(Last year $35 a month mainly 80/20 sometimes better)
-*Eyes/Denial
-Paid Vacation (giving out around July 1st (10 days for PT (40 hours), 4 paid days off for new hires if after july 1)
-Hotel/Airline discount
-Extreme shipping discount
-*Legal services
-paid sick days(5 days) (paid if unused)
-paid training
-tutition reimbursment
-alot of uniforms

thats probably more than you wanted to know. But its labor intensive work, but not hard work. Its a good workout depending your assignment. I enjoyed it as a college student.

Michelle answers:

??
Why on earth would you need a *postal* tracking number to reschedule the pickup for a package you are getting from Fedex?
It doesn’t work like that.

Unless the package you are expecting is coming by Fedex SmartPost – in which case, the very long tracking number you received… Is a USPS tracking number.
And your *post office* would have your package – and would be the ones scheduling/rescheduling the delivery of your package.

Michelle answers:

The customer service number is 800-GO-FEDEX. The call center is open 24/7.

It’s possible they will be able to help you if you don’t have the tracking info, but I can’t guarantee it. (If you know which FedEx service has it, they may be able to call your local terminal and check.)

Good luck!

Michelle answers:

Probably your state’s department of education website. They usually have printable practice tests… I’m in MS, so my webstie is: www.mde.k12.ms.us but all states have one, so you should start there…

Michelle answers:

Twitter
Or
Sims ???

Hope I Helped ! 🙂

Michelle answers:

There are practically no websites with a community that you can find that don’t require an e-mail address.
I’m not trying to be rude, it’s just the way the internet is nowadays.

Michelle answers:

This might not work for your school’s blocking system, but when I was at school simply leaving out the www. Part of the address would allow us to get to game sites.

Michelle answers:

In order to transfer your parents’ income tax info into FAFSA through the IRS data-link… You would have to know your parents’ IRS pin #

also, you would be fraudulently saying that you are, in fact, them
fraudulently indicating that you are one of your parents is something I can’t recommend

what will happen if your parents find out that you logged into the IRS website as one of them?

Perhaps your sister can help you negotiate with your parents

you can indicate that your parents will not provide you the information & with that you are still completing your FAFSA & will be offered student loans

if your parent’s combined income isn’t very low (poverty level), then it is likely you would only be offered student loans anyway

Michelle answers:

You filed insanely late. Insanely.

FAFSA should be completed between January and March to have everything done on time. You will not get anything on time, if at all for this current semester/quarter. FAFSA will take at least 2 months for the paperwork to all be completed and an award determined.

Michelle answers:

You can fill it out yourself. The questions are plain and simple to answer. You can estimate your income or use your W-2 if you have one. Http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

Michelle answers:

Did you fill out your FAFSA by mail or online? If you filled it out online, then you will get an email, usually within a few days, letting you know if you are approved or not. If you did so by mail, it will take longer. As for how much you will get, that will have to be checked out through your school. Because books, tuitions, and other fees vary from school to school, the school determines the exact amount all the FAFSA will show you is whether you are approved or not. Go to www.fafsa.org. They may have whether you are excepted or not listed. Good luck with school. I know as a returning, older 🙂 student it is a little scary at first, but I have had the best time meeting people and learning. I never thought that possible! Lol!!! Best wishes!