Best Kids Backpacks for School: 2014

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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Where to buy sleeping bags for camping(singapore)?

xinze

basically, i am having a camp in my school. leadership camp and we need sleeping bags. i don't know where to get it

Answer
you can just google sleeping bags and they will show you differnt ones and all the prices

Emo / Punk School Bags ?

Eirlys

Pls Pls Pls Help >< I Need To Buy A Emo School Bag At A Shop That Sells Bags. The Shop Must Be In Singapore . Pls Reply ASAP Cos School Is Starting Soon . Thx Guys =D

Answer
Go to journeys.com or hottopic.com

Monday, June 23, 2014

What shop sells good school bags in Aus?

Rawr-Radic

I live in Sydney, and right now i can't find much in the way of a school backpack (medium size) Roxy and Billabong fall straight apart, Kathmandu go ratty and look lame, the real Hello Kitty is too expensive and the fake is crap.

Does anyone know where to find any good bags for reasonable prices that don't fall apart!? Thanks.

Answer
Be thankful you're allowed to bring any backpack you're allowed to school... I live in AUSTRALIA too, but I go to a private school the bag pretty much has to be a school one =[

I thought the Roxy and Billabong bags are really good?!
I've got two Roxy ones and I've put so much in them, and they are still in great condition.

Hmm, I'm not so sure... try Myer and Kmart.

Where can i find some cute bags for school?

Tay-tay

i want to get a bag for school this year. not a back pack. so if anyone knows some good stores or website where i could find any cute bags plz plz plz tell me!!

Answer
walmart
kmart
target
khols
forever 21
AE
weat seal
Charlotte russe
rue
urban outfitters
jcpenny

what school bag do u like???? pixxxxx?

Anonymous

http://www.warehouse.co.uk/fcp/product/-//FOIL-RETRO-NYLON-SCHOOL-BAG/7806
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/0755788/Trail/searchtext%3ESHOULDER+BAGS.htm
http://www.newlook.co.uk/1497237/149723701/ProductDetails.aspx
tanx in advance lolz

and also are they gd 4 skool and is it the right size or too big

Answer
I do go with the second one. A lot of people use plain old backpacks at my school. The really preppy kids have tote bags though. And if I don't need a lot of books I use my fake quilted Chanel tote-ish thing.

Does this look like a decent school bag for a 15 year old ?

alva96

Heyy just need yuur advice guys.....
I'm going backk to school next week && For school I usualy gve life a body bag for school yanoo one of those vintage looking body bags but I wanna try summart different...

http://www.cathkidston.co.uk/p-15820-cath-kidston-kids-shooting-star-cotton-rucksack.aspx

thankks guys please yuur honest opinion.. I don't totally love this bag but I still like it in a way x

Answer
iv seen these in the flesh and theyre actually really small cos theyre for kids. an adults cath kidston bag would be like Â£50, so it wouldnt be suitable for school

Wich bag do you prefer?

Rin

I want a new bag for school, but I can't decide between these two:

http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp?productId=0427_8018_600&catId=cat90052&_requestid=161361#BVRRWidgetID

In any of the colors!!!! I like white but what colour do you think is nicest?? This one is more efficient cos It has a magnetic button to do it up and it seems more sturdy I think. And it's cheaper.

Or

http://www.hollisterco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10201&storeId=13007&langId=-1&categoryId=12624&parentCategoryId=16409&topCategoryId=12552&productId=796046

I think this one look gorgeous but I don't know how big it is... Also a bit pricey
Please can I have honest answers and NO mean comments thanks. xx

Answer
I think you are right, the first one is better (AEO NYC CANVAS TOTE) and in the color CHALK (you called it white).

The second bag looks nice, but I think the first is a better choice, as you have said.

Besides the reasons you have given yourself (which all make sense), for the first bag, I think it's neutral colors and classic style might match better with more outfits than the second one.

What's a good bag for school?

Kayla

I don't want a backpack. I'm thinking maybe a tote bag kinda like this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Andy-Warhol-LOOP-NYC-banana-stripe-handbag-tote-bag_W0QQitemZ110417491028QQcmdZViewItemQQssPageNameZRSS:B:SRCH:US:101

I just can't get this exact one because my best friend has it. I just like the size and stuff. Any suggestions?

Even if its not a tote, if you have a suggestion, just go ahead.

Pics please.

Answer
Hey
These are some extremely cute bags

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=acc%5Fhandbags&product%5Fid=1062367640&Page=1

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=acc%5Fhandbags&product%5Fid=1062624608&Page=2

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=acc%5Fhandbags&product%5Fid=1062373058&Page=2

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=acc%5Fhandbags&product%5Fid=1060140455&Page=3

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=acc%5Fhandbags&product%5Fid=1060184186&Page=3

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=acc%5Fhandbags&product%5Fid=1060141616&Page=3

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=acc%5Fhandbags&product%5Fid=1061576225&Page=3

Okay im gonna telly ou why did i chose forever21 because there are many stores and im sure there is one were you live,and there prices are reasonable and there stuff are so cute.

Hope you like it

love,
Joanna <3

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Is this rolling backpack too nerdy for high school?

Q. I was wondering if it would be ok to use a jansport superbreak wheeled backpack in brown for high school, just because i don't want to strain my back so much, even though i know they can be nerdy...

Answer
mean kids have a tendency of kicking those. anyone i know who has ever use them hasnt used them long because some random jerk thought it would be funny to kick it.

Im all for homework, but do kids really use rolling backpacks?

lillilou

for school?

Answer
My son had one. We had a two mile, each way, walk. That's a long walk. He was in fifth grade and had lots of homework due to advanced classes. It was too long of a walk to have that heavy thing on his back. If you'd actually read up on it you'd see that kids are having serious back problems from heavy back packs. Right now he has a regular one, the wheels on the other backpack wore out! But he goes to a closer school now, so I'm not sure if he'll need one or not. It's still a mile walk.

bags for college?

WOOOT

what types of bags do i use for college? I have a nike sack which practically is one giant pouch with no zipper or anything. I used that bag throughout my whole high school. When i went to college this thursday, everyone's bag looked...sophisticated. What kind of bags are these and where do i buy them?
target? i checked it already, the bags are unreasonably expensive, and small >_> i cant fit a 1inch binder in there. Either the target i go to (which is at the most a year old) has a less stock of bags, or i'm just being picky, because seriously, a good bag at target is around $50.00

Answer
Go for one of those messenger bags... like Crumpler. So you could lug your notebook with you as well.

Good luck with college! Don't sweat over the small stuff, like bags.

any cute backpacks for high school/ college girls?

Love

i was looking for a small/medium sized backpack for a high school/college girl. Any suggestions? (besides jansports or vera bradley)

Answer
For high school i wouldn't get a small book bag. This may not be exactly what your think of but i really like this one and it seems more practical than getting a small book bag:
http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/equipment-daypacks-filter-category-womens-backpacks/women-39-s-jester.html
I've been using it for a year and for travel and its a great book bag and great quality!

Another book bag i like is this one:
http://www.aeropostale.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12893895&cp=3534618.3534619.3534623.3541050.3536159.1988359
It may be more of what your looking for as it's smaller and also very cute. I had this for camp and i got ton's of compliments on it!

Also, someone else said the coach book bags, and i love those but they are VERY expensive! If you have the money for it that would probably be my top choice but in reality most people don't spend almost $300 on a book bag! If you can afford it though, definitely get it!

Is the Christchurch (D8) area safe for a single person (American) staying alone in an apt?

I've stayed in hotels in D2 previously, but I need an apt for work. I found a good one on daft, but on google maps, it's across from what I think is a homeless shelter (St Vincent De Paul) & there is graffiti on a lot of the walls & quite a few barbed wire fences. Regardless, the apartment does appear very nice - but I just don't know if there will be issues walking around there - particularly at night since it is near temple bar too (I used to go out there at night myself - but maybe not as much this trip). Should I just take taxis home? Work will not pay any more than this & it is extremely close to where I need to be.

Answer
No,I strongly wouldn't recommend Christchurch.
Its a very rough area,a lot of drug dealers etc going round lots of estates!
From your description it sounds very rough,yes the apartment may look nice,as do all properties on websites,but I can almost guarantee after a few weeks it will be faulty!

Also,temple bar is a very rough area.I have gone there lots of times on school trips and I hate it.I actually get nervous going down the different lanes.Everywhere you go people are staring right at your purse or bag.

Not trying to scare you or anything but half the time those taxi drivers are driving drunk.My friend had to get one and was terrified all the way home.

It was shown on TV a few weeks ago on all those rough estates around Dublin,and Christchurch was mentioned as one of them.

So sorry to tell you,but I wouldn't stay in Christchurch if you paid me.Maybe its just me,but it seems a very rough area!

Hope I helped tho:)

Suggestions for improving this chapter?

ChristianT

I am 15 years old and I am trying to write a novel. This is the chapter I just finished drafting where the main character, a twelve year old girl, meets the other girls in her class at her new school and starts deciding what she thinks about them. I don't have anyone else to ask about it other than my dad who doesn't read this kind of book and hasn't ever given me any useful feedback, so I'm posting it here.

Chapter 3, make friends -4/10/10

Emily looked out at her new classroom. Emily and her teacher were the only fare skinned people in the room. The teacher introduced Emily, or tried to. "Ki oru class,â She said, but was immediately intterupted by a loud chorus of âItâs ki oraâ To Emily the first pronounciation sounded better, but the teacher corrected herself and went on. âKi ora class, Today we have a new classmate, your name, is?â
âEmily.â said Emily.
âWell, itâs nice to meet you Emily.â Said the teacher. âYou can call me Mrs. Finn. Ok, please find a seat Emily.â Emily walked in the gap between the desks that went through the middle of the classroom. The desks were lined up width-wise in groups of three, there were a couple of spare seats to choose from. A girl whose long-brown-with-highlights hair was tied in a ponytail waved to Emily.
"Emily, sit over here" Said the girl. Emily sat down next to the girl.
"My nameâs Jo, And this is Tania." Said the girl. On the other side of Jo was a chubby girl with very dark skin and black hair tied in a top knot, or Emily thought that was what it was called. Sheâd never seen one before.
âHello Jo, hello Tania, nice to meet you" said Emily.
Jo looked like she was about to reply, but Mrs. Finn stopped them
âQuiet now, itâs time for mathâ
Mrs Finn handed out math sheets to the students. Emily thought she would like Mrs Fyn.

Later, after being relesed for recess, Emily followed Jo and Tania out of the classroom. Both of them stopped in the room where the bags were kept and stood there facing four other girls. âWhereâd ja come from Emilyâ asked one of them âIâm from Christchurchâ Emily said. âDid you move because of the earthquake?â she asked, grabbing a pink backpack from a hook.
âYes,â said Emily,
my parents got really upset and then we went to stay with my granma in Wellington, my Mum decided she would rather stay in Wellington but we have to wait for the insurance company to pay us and all the good houses in Wellington were really expensive, so she brought a house out here cause they seem to be cheaper here.â
âThatâs cause nobody wants to live hereâ said Jo. The girl with the pink backpack pulled out a small package. âAtawhai Can I have one?â asked Tania âSure, Ya want one Jo, oh yeah you donât smokeâ WHAT! thought Emily, How can they be smoking,
âisnât that illegalâ Emily said out loud.â¨âYeah Atawhaiâ said one of the other girls, in a teasing voice âIsnât that Illegalâ
âWhy would it be illegal?â asked Atawhai.
âUnderaged smoking?â Emily guessed. She wasnât sure if there was a legal age limit for smoking, but she knew kids werenât allowed to buy cigeretts.
Jo said she didnât care, âjust give me my *swearword* smokeâ
except she actually said the word.
Once Shellyâs older sister had been caught smoking in high school, And sheâd been expeled. Emily had never encountered kids her own age smoking, and she thought it was discusting.
âItâs a smoke free school.â Emily said, âOnce my friends sister was caught smoking...â
âThere not smoking at schoolâ said Jo, âTheyll go outside into the car parkâ
âYeah, well, see yaâ said Atawhai, as she and Jo walked off.
âArnât you allowed to smoke?â Asked Tania, she was talking to Emily.
âNoâ said Emily.
âAre you allowed to do drugs?â
âOf course not! said Emilyâ
âAre you allowed to drink?â
âOnly in comunionâ
âDo you go to church?â One of the other girls intterupted
âYesâ Said Emily
Tania ignoored her
âAre you allowed to swear?â
âNoâ said Emily.
âAre you allowed to gamble?â â¨âCan you quit it with the dumb questions, Iâm not a bad personâ said Emily.
âOhâ Said Tania, and she walked away
Emily walked out and sat at a picnic table. âWhere am I?â she thought.

Answer
When you're using dialogue, and you're putting 'said Emily', or something after the quotes, put a comma at the end of the speech, and uncapitalize the word 'said'. Example;

"My feet hurt," said Eddie.

If the dialogue is a question, replace the comma with a question mark. If it's an exclamation, use an exclamation mark. Different examples;

"Don't you hate it when your feet hurt?" wined Eddie.
"My feet are killing me!" shouted Eddie.

If it's obvious who's saying the words, you don't even have to put the person's name afterwords. Example;

Eddie was sitting in his chair, bent over, rubbing his feet. "I wish I'd never went out for that really long walk!"

Also, when a new person is talking, start a new paragraph.
Don't do this;
"My name is Sarah," said Sarah. "My name is Eddie," said Eddie.
Do this;
"My name is Sarah," said Sarah.
"My name is Eddie," said Eddie.

Alsooo, make sure to indent with every new paragraph!! There are several grammatical errors as well, such as when you said 'There not smoking", it should say "They're not smoking", as in 'they are'. 'There' is a destination word. Don't always say 'said', either. It makes your writing sound bland and boring, and makes the characters sound unemotional. Try to switch it up a bit, use words like 'exclaimed', 'shouted', 'laughed', 'pouted', 'moaned', ect.

There's a lot more to mention but I'm just gonna leave it at that! :D Good luck!

Why were people healthier in the 50s?

Sherminato

It just amazes me how bigger we have become and unhealthy.What did they do that kept them fit?.What has changed?.What is your opinion.

Answer
Speaking as one who was a 10 year old in 1956 I would say that
the lack of junk food was one of the main reasons for giving the
impression that we were healthier in the 1950's particularly in
the UK.
There was only one take away outlet in those days, the fish and
chip shop, potato crisps came in one flavour ( plain) with it's little
bag of salt. Wartime rationing over ran into the 1950's with sweets
and chocolate less available, no comfort eating.
Lower wages, fewer cars, people walking to and from work, school,
etc., and limited types of food produce available in shops. Mothers,
shopped on a daily basis, no frozen foods, most meals were home-
cooked on the day.
Cooking was often fried in lard or dripping, but people worked harder
or did physical work which kept most people lean and trim. Plus in
the 1950's post war years, we manufactured much more than we do
now. Britain is a service industry nation these days, with many more
sedentary jobs requiring people to sit at a desk all day. The whole
western world seems to be one of less physical activity, but I doubt
that we were truly "healthier", we just had less options with which to
become obese.

Back to school outfits 2011?

Squad Casd

im a girl, by time i go back to school ill be 13 and im going to 8th grade. I'm looking to start shopping for my back to school clothes, and I was wondering if anybody had ideas?? i want to look cute but not follow every trend. And I want it to be comfortable and cute. Any ideas?
ALSO: i only have a budget of $200 for the whole year

Answer
Summer-y:
bright colored (Neon and color blocking)
tribal print
neon tank
floral top
Lace/crochet tops and dresses
nautical shirts
crop tops for sure!!!
Flowy cardigans or lacey/ see through
flowy blouses,
Bodycon Skirts- Good with loose top
White or Khaki capris
White jeans
In detail:
sun dresses<-- Adorable to wear with a cardigan, statement jewelry, and sandals!

Lace/crochet tops, nautical tops (stripes, navy & white) These 2 are my favorite summer trends! Looks good with a statement piece (Long necklaces with a giant gemstone/pendant/design, owls, Feathers! Feather earrings! Gold studded bracelets! Multiple friendship bracelets<- Nordstrom has a lot)

Popular= crop tops/ Dolman tops! Pretty much anything flowy!

Cardigans (one flowy or lacey and another short sleeved sleeved one) You can get them at Forever 21, Macy's, etc. For plain ones you can get them at Nordstrom too!

Shoes:
Sandals: Gold- Steve madden! And now those tan,leather ones with many straps!
Flip-Flops: Striped, colorful, metallic- Havaianas Also try them with a bow/flower in the middle
TOMS- eco, and helps children in LDC's
Sperry- Cute!

Get shoes at:
A.M. Eagle
Urban outfitters
Dillardâs, Nordstrom, macyâs

Stop at Retail stores like Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Macy's, or dillard's. I'm pretty sure Nordstrom has TOMS and all of them have havaianas, Steve Madden, and Sperry's and cute clothes!

Stop at stores that buy extra inventory from department stores like T.J. Maxx or Marshalls which also have designer names (Juicy, Guess, Steve Madden, Coach)

Common- Abercrombie, A&F, A.M. Eagle, VS PINK
For trendy stores try Forever21. and other favorite trendy stores of mine are:
Urban outfitters!!
Anthropologie!!!
Free People!!
Zara/ H&M/ Bebe
Vs Pink (This might be common)

Fall:
Haha! the Fall runways shows came out a few days ago but here is just the general gist of it:

70s fashion
Like the '50s and '60s coming back, so are the '70s! There are two main aesthetics: '70s bohemian, and '70s sophisticated glamour. This includes dresses that fall like shimmering water in the evening and high-waist pants with elegant blouses by day! High waisted wide-leg pants or flares, smartly belted in.Neat bow-blouses, especially ones with billowing or bishop sleeves. Particularly great are fabrics like silk and satin.Roll neck sweaters tucked into pants or skirts. Also layering over beaded necklaces or a vest!

Pleats- Popular in spring and also for fall! However, then pleats will be worn paired socks or tights and heels, and some cosy layers on top. A rock-chic pair of boots, mixed styles for contrasts (like flowly pleated skirts with a bohemian fur or a tough biker jacket), etc....

Fur Clothing- as always...
Bell Bottoms- aka Flare jeans
Wide Leg Pants

Accessories:
Leather-ware harness
Choker necklaces
Cuff bracelets!
Studs

Colors: This year fall is slightly different! Bright colors are also going to be trendy with fall!
Black
Olive
Bronze shades?
Midnight blue, silver, and gray shades
Forest green and plum

Oh! and I think that the popular tribal print will be slightly reinvented as a trend for Autumn too!
Uhh Feather, Tribal, Army green will be popular in both seasons!

Dress nonchalantly. Don't overdo it or under do it by wearing sweats. I think the 2nd and 3rd days are the days you should wear you cute new stuff :D. Be different!
Oh! I was going to add... you should also buy cute jackets like white jean jacket, cropped jean jacket, etc over dresses (very cute) or tanks that don't meet dresscode and Miss me jeans, uggs, Juicy couture, Pink hoodies, Coach bags are also popular

Saturday, June 21, 2014

looking for a school/laptop bag?

hi i am looking for a bag for school that will hold a 15.6" laptop and some books any suggestions would be very helpful

Answer
You can try Amazon.com or Walmart.com or simply go into Walmart but my best guess is that amazon will most likely have what you are looking for. Also try ebay.com they have almost everything, if you can't find it on ebay then it doesn't exist.

does this bag look big enough to use for school?

hi.

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=acc_handbags_shoulder&product_id=1070781407&Page=2&pgcount=25
i really want this bag but i havent seen it at the forever 21 i go to, so i was wondering if anyone has it and thinks it's okay to use for school?

if not, what about these two?
http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=acc_handbags_totes&product_id=1055986169&Page=1

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=acc_handbags&product_id=1000002593&variant_id=011&showBACK=OK

any feedback will help please!!

Answer
I'm not sure how big they are. Anyway~! =)

The first bag looks okay. More like something you'd wear when you're with your friends at the mall. Anyway, I think it's fine. As long as it's big enough, it should be okay. It has to be able to handle quite a few textbooks if you're in middle school, though. If you're in high school... you should just change :S

The second bag looks okay, too. However, it's, like... strap? Is that what you call it? That's very long, and if you have books in there and stuff, it'll really hurt your shoulder (where the strap is). I wouldn't recommend that.

I like the third back the best. Probably because it's darker colored.

However, I like your taste and I think maybe the first one would be the best for school. It's like a backpack, right? Make sure it's big enough.

RHH: What 2011 EP Should My Girlfriend Review?

Trylemma (

My girlfriend is gonna review an EP for the blog, which would you like to see?

Also, my first review, on Death Grip's "Ex-Military" is up on the blog. Cognautic Creix's first review on Hail Mary Mallon's "Are You Gonna Eat That" will be up tomorrow. Be sure to check out The Kid With The Turtle Backpack's review on Count Bass D and Insight's "The Risk Takers" which is up as well.

Here's the blog,

savingelliotbrown. tumblr.com/
Doesn't matter, it just needs to be from 2011...
@Erowid: Yeah, I did. It didn't make a huge impression on me, but it was fine. I probably won't get around to reviewing it...

Thanks for the rec again!

Answer
Krizz Kaliko - S.I.C.

RHH: What Did You Think About "Avengers Airwaves"?

Trylemma (

The Kid With The Turtle Backpack's review of the album is up on the blog (find it in my profile)

Answer
Listened to it 3 times so far. I liked it the first time; the next two times I didn't like it but I could still appreciate it. Lyrics are good, beats are good enough, subject matter got a little tiresome but that was to be expected, always hated the running "radio takeover" theme. Disposable Heroes is one of the best songs of the year IMO and the rest are basically just good or mediocre. Overall: 7/10

I'll check the blog. Oh, and Cognautic, if you happen to see this, that was a really good review you did on the Aesop album. I didn't hear it yet but I'll check it out now.

Advice for high school?

Sarah J

I only know three other girls and it's a trade school so there isn't a middle school associated with this school but I'm kinda scared. I'm worried about bullying because I'm a huge nerd. I'm a girl by the way. I can't help being nerdy. I like video games, science, comic con, star wars, nerdfighters, ect. I want friends who like these things too but I don't want to be made fun of. Also can you help me with making friends cuz before this I had gone to the same school k-8.

Answer
1. Say hi to the person sitting next to you in each of your classes.
2. Go in with a positive attitude
3. Get to know your teacher's school emails so you can submit papers, ask questions etc.
4. Don't be embarrassed or afraid to raise your hand to ask questions.
5. If you fall behind make sure you get help right away because then you will fall so far behind you'll have a hard time getting back on track.
6. Buy a whiteboard/ cork-board for your room or one of those wipe off wall stickers, and write down the due dates of assignments, long term projects, extended homework, group work, trips anything important.
7. Buy a mini whiteboard for your locker or a few magnets and write down the same things.
8. If you have no one to sit with at lunch sit alone, someone will come over to you :)
9. Get the phone number of someone in each of your classes for homework etc.
10. Take notes.
11. Keep your notes organized!!!!

12. You don't need a boyfriend to make you happy.
13. Don't ever lose a friend over a boy.
14. Getting into fights is not cute
15. Be assertive not to nice, not to mean.
16. Don't let people tale advantage of you.
17. If you happen to go out with an upperclassmen be careful. If a senior is after you they usually do want one thing. Now this doesn't mean that you have to stay away because there are very nice guys too.
18. You are not in love with someone after a month.
19. Juniors and seniors will leave you alone for the most part, sophomores are a different story.
20. Never go to a party alone. EVER
21. Unless you can drive don't have a friend suggest driving you to and from somewhere unless you know 100% there is a designated driver or your friend will not drink. ( yes high school parties have drinking)
22. Don't do drugs
23. Surround yourself with positive people
24. Join clubs, teams and things you like because you like it not to fit in.
25. Always make time for friends
26. Even best friends let secrets go, be mindful of what you tell who.
27. Don't listen to or spread rumors. Your eyes are the witness of the truth
28. If you have a problem talk it out. Tell your friend but ideally find an adult whom you trust completely to talk you through what's wrong.
29. Having a relationship with your parents is important.
30. Someone, somewhere will have a problem with you. Be the bigger person and ignore it.
31. Don't start drama, high schools more fun that way.
32. Girls can be mean.
33. Have pride, and dignity in yourself.
34. The girls that are sluts and get all the attention usually have self esteem issues.
35. People get pregnant, things happen, so protect yourself and never abandon a friend who is going through this.
IN YOUR BAG/ locker
36. Keep an extra notebook folder.
37. Keep extra pads/ tampons
38. Pens, pencils ALWAYS get lost keep a lot.
39. Keep extra money
40. Little bottles of : gel, water, lotion etc.
41. Keep a brush
42. Keep some hair ties.
43. Keep an extra change of clothes in case of accidental wetting, accidents etc.
44. Keep some snacks in a baggie or a small bin thing ( my friend had a tiny one to keep out bugs)
45. Keep body spray
46. Three words TIDE TO GO best invention ever!
47. Your makeup, if you use anyone
48. A locker mirror
49. A pocket mirror
50. Deodorant

OTHER

51. Keep a pair of old shoes in your gym locker so you never have to worry about bringing them home
52. Keep an extra pair of socks.
53. Brush every morning.
54. Give yourself time to eat in the morning.
55. Pack your bag, lunch projects the night before.
56. Set your alarm clock 1 min apart so it rings twice
57. Set your cellphone alarm too
58. Pick out a few clothes each night so you don't have to run around when what you thought you wanted to wear doesn't look right.
59. ALWAYS STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF
60. Take nothing but pens, pencils, a notebook and a folder the first day
61. Use your locker all the freshmen here think it's a good idea to not use lockers IKD why.
62. Find what studying method works for you.
63. Find what morning routine works for you
64. Find what HAIR product works best ( I knew one worked and I used a differed one and I looked like a lion by the end of the day)
65. Invest in Bobby pins.
66. Shower every night or morning or both.
67. Pack gum. So you always have minty fresh breath
68. Remember your phone.
69. Don't use a purse AND a bag
70. NOT PASSING GYM CAN PREVENT YOU FROM GRADUATING WITH YOUR CLASS!!!!
71. Have fun
72. Think about what interests you and what you want to do in college like think of a major
73. Don't over challenge yourself, only take on what you can handle

must-haves in your school bag?

CenterOfAt

what are your must haves in your school bag??
just wondering and bored..

Answer
Thanks for a good reason to go through my purse! I use it as my school bag, and carry my books or get a guy to do that part, lol.
-Lipgloss (I have five!)
-Songbook
-Contacts case
-Rewetting drops
-Extra contacts
-Body spray
-Mini deodorant
-Mini lotion
-Hair Ribbon
-Black & Gold tee
-Water or tea
-Chips
-Mirror
-Mini dictionary
-Glow in the dark nail polish
-Hair ties
-Extra earrings
-Hairbrush
-Book (Twilight or the A-List)
-Car charger for my cell
-Cell phone
-Ten dollars
-Gum (Orbit Maui Melon Mint)
-Pencils
-Pens (Black, blue, red, and green ink... and a sparkly pink one!)
-Teal Expo Marker
-Hot pink mini-Sharpie
-Pink and Blue Highlighters
-Pads (never know when you might start)
-Hand sanitizer (Bath & Bodyworks: Warm Vanilla Sugar)
-Graphing calculator
-iPod
-Guitar pick
-School football game schedule
-Locker combination
-Index cards
-Eyeshadow
-Eyeliner
-Hoodie
-Protractor
-School I.D. (almost forgot it!)

Dang, that's a lot of stuff! No wonder I have more muscles in my right arm than I do my left!! lol!

Can I bring a child backpack carrier on an airplane?

Mamaof2

We are going on a flight to Hawaii aboard Delta and I want to use a backpack child carrier (Chico brand) through the airport as opposed to an umbrella stroller. Will Delta let me carry it on? Its a little bulky when fully extended, but the legs fold inward. Its about the size of a small suitcase when compacted.

Answer
See whats they said

Strollers & Child Restraint Seats
Strollers will be checked for free and are not counted as part of the standard baggage allowance.

Strollers may be checked at curbside, the ticket counter, or at the gate.

If you want to use a child restraint seat or stroller to transport your child through the airport, that's fine.

Strollers need to be checked at the gate by a Delta agent. Child restraint seats may be checked, or in certain cases, they may be brought on board:

What if there is an open seat on your row?
If there's an open passenger seat in your row, you may place your child in an FAA-approved child restraint in that seat during take-off and landing

However, Delta can't guarantee that a seat will remain open. If you want to be sure a seat will be available, you'll have to purchase a ticket. If an empty passenger seat is not available for your child restraint, the child restraint will have to be checked at the gate by a Delta agent.

Do ppl carry backpacks at college?

diamondgir

I haven't been in school for awhile, could somebody tell me what girls carry their books in at college? And if they do use bookbags, where do I find ones that don't have bratz dolls on them? lol

Answer
Yes people still wear backpacks in college, but usually strung over one shoulder ... kinda cool-like. :)

I'd get an "Eastpak" I think it's called. They are pretty ok looking and they last for ages! I've had a few of them (high school and college) and still have them!! They still look great, too. My children use them now. Serious. And my husband is finishing up his last year in college and he still has his Eastpak.

I don't think Target sells them. You can definitely find them for sale at the school bookstore, although everything is always more expensive at the college bookstore. :(

And why are the people being so rude!!?? Why the nast remarks. This is a perfectly valid question. I wondered the same thing.
Oh, leather backpacks are cool, too. But I wouldn't go with a leather bag. The Eastpak's are sort of a canvas-like material. They come in attractive colors and they don't look "kiddie". Leather isn't all that durable--it has a tendency to tear after a while.

Anyhow, going back to school in style is cool. Good luck! (And ignore the meanies who have posted). Idiots. *sigh*

Friday, June 20, 2014

Does this backpack look feminine?

Phantomize

'Sup guys and gals! Been looking into buying a backpack, and I've found one from Jansport that I quite like. Here's a picture:

http://images.smarter.com/300x300x15/30/82/9288382.jpg

I'm just wondering if you guys think it looks girly? Gay? I'm a guy and don't really mind it, but you know how middle school kids are, criticising and whatnot.

So, do you think it's okay for a guy to wear? Thanks peeps!
Thanks guys, I'll give the bag a miss then :P

As for shoulder bags, I like them, it's just that with the weight of my books and stuff on one shoulder all day I get a bit sore, so I've decided I have to go for something with more support.

Answer
Honestly? I think its a bit too borderline. Why not go for a shoulder strap bag?
I mean if you like Jansport backpacks go for something more like this one
http://s7ondemand7.scene7.com/is/image/LuggageOnline/JSTKV2_lg?$large$

But personally I like guys with shoulder strap bags.
http://www.oneinhundred.com/upfiles/upimg0/Black---600-denier-polyester-c-5245070.jpg
That one is good, or like this :
http://www.wearmoi.co.uk/acatalog/sling_bag-detail.gif

Good Luck <3

My daughter starts nursery school in January, what will she need?

Lottie

My little girl is 3 in December and starts nursery school in January :)
We went for a tour a couple of months ago and she is already super excited to go to school. I noticed all the kids coats and backpacks hung up on the pegs and it got me wondering what she'll need to take with her?

They get a cup of milk and a piece of fruit at break time so I don't need to take her a snack.

(We're in the UK btw)

Answer
Your daughter shouldn't need anything!!! (I'm also in the UK)

Then again, it depends on the nursery.
The nursery my twins go to, supply everything.....including spare clothes, drinks & fruit.
But the nursery my cousin's son goes to doesn't supply clothes......it doesn't even matter if YOU supply them, they still call her up to come and change him!!!
So you need to ask about this!

My twins used to take back packs to school.....they were just full of toys......nothing that they actually 'needed'.
The older kids have book bags, as they are allowed to borrow books from the nursery.
All nurseries are different though.

How to be popular guy in middle school?

Anthony

Hello everyone,
I am a boy in 7th grade and i am in middle school. I really want to be popular. Im not really popular but i have alot of friends :/ I know its really dumb to ask everyone how to make myself more, well popular! But i want to know :( Now, i dont want answers like "You have to be yourself." We all know in reality it doesnt matter if you are yourself -.- Thats the reason i am unpopular anyway.

My appearance:
1. I wear alot of graphic tees. I also like jordans, vans and lebrons.
2. I weigh 80 something pounds, maybe 85.
3. http://distilleryimage5.s3.amazonaws.com/798355a8bb0b11e296c422000a9e0891_7.jpg
(you cant really tell how i look but oh well)
4.I have SOME muscle
5. I TRY to exercise alot but cant make any room to!

My personality:
1. I ALWAYS try to be nice.
2. I sometimes call people fat and ugly.
3.I am honest alot.

My way of life:
1. Most people think I am gay because I have a high pitched-ish voice and because i like singing and fashion.
2. I like children things!! Spongebob, Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, etc.
3. I might make a journal/diary so i can write down things about my day.

Please answer and help!!
Oh i forgot to add, im not gay.

Answer
Alrighty then, I suppose I am one of the only popular kids who acts different to most if them. Right first of all u need to make sure that u hav good personal hygiene, wash ur hair every day and wear deodorant. Remember to make ur hair look really good cos that is wat most people look at wen they see someone. Look at wat all of the popular kids are wearing and get an idea of wat to get. Try getting a cool backpack and not over filling it. You could ride to school on a bmx or skateboard if possible. Try singling out one them, preferably one that is ur friend already. Become good friends with them and BAM ur friends with the rest. It would probably help if u are good looking, like handsome etc. I don't know what u look like so I don't know if u are or not. I am in the popular group and tbh I am a bit quiet, but people like me like that because they don't know too much about me and they would try to talk to me a bit more. Try finding out what is going on that concerns them and talk about it. Good luck boi

Is it true that 'popular' kids don't wear backpacks?

Addie [

I read that somewhere.
If so, why not?
And how do they carry their books?

I'm just curious.

Thanks.

Answer
Read that in the question about the girl with "only" $175?? me too. I don't know who said that or why, but I don't think it's true. The popular girls at my school have these super cute jansport messenger backpacks. I Think it's fine if popular people carry back packs

Thursday, June 19, 2014

iam from lebanon 17 years old boy can i study in america electronic engineering ?? plz help fast?

Moudi

plz help me what i need to go and the amount of money i must have and what college and whats the necessary things i should have plz :D

Answer
What college? There are over 3,000! You need to do your homework. Start by buying Barron's Guide to US Colleges & Universities (buy from amazon, Barron's, etc.)

How much money? Average cost of 4-year degree for Americans is $250,000. Foreign students have expenses Americans do not incur. Use that figure for preliminary planning while you start checking out schools. You need: tuition, fees, books, supplies, equipment, high-speed internet access, room & board (which probably includes your internet, but not sign-up for internet review sessions of classes, etc). Add health insurance (mandatory, can run $300-400/month), clothing, laundry, snacks & such (e.g. coffee, etc), entertainment, club memberships, local transportation, all your personal expenses including toiletries, phone. You will need to buy all your sheets, towels, pillows, blankets, bedding, etc, laundry bag/basket, winter clothing & boots, and loads more "stuff." The list of expenses seems endless! That's after you pay for all application fees, transcript fees, test preparation guides & courses, testing fees, postage/courier service. Then there's passport, visa, transportation.

Proof of sufficient funds for all school + living expenses, plus return transportation to your country of citizenship is mandatory to apply for a student visa if you are accepted at a university. You'll need to show at least USD50,000 (lots more for high-cost school) cash to get you through your first school year, plus that your parents' income will cover each additional year - or have all the cash saved up for the entire program.

Start with these. Then we can move on to the next step once you master all this.

I am looking for a situation happened in Lebanon on a Lebanese local news, any help?

Titicaca

I heard about a guy commit suicide in Lebanon his name was Patrick I couldn't find it on Google, can someone help me find this event on a local news? thank you.
or Patrique.
Morphine, Thank you so far. Do you have more links to post about it, please, if you can?

Answer
I think this is what you're looking for:

BEIRUT: A 30-year old man was found dead in his car in the village of Lebaa near Sidon, Monday, the National News Agency (NNA) reported. Patrick Gerges Elias, from the village of Chwaliq, near Lebaa, was found near Lebaaâs public high school. The NNA said that investigators also discovered a bag containing poisonous insecticide in the car. It said initial investigations indicated that the death was a suicide, since the victim had recently been suffering from emotional problems. â The Daily Star

EDIT: I'm sorry but this is all I could find.

Tips for High School.?

Lauren Rid

I am starting High School in September, I was wondering if anyone had tips for Study Habits, making new friends,Daily Routines etc.

I would appreciate any tips :D

Answer
1. Say hi to the person sitting next to you in each of your classes.
2. Go in with a positive attitude
3. Get to know your teacher's school emails so you can submit papers, ask questions etc.
4. Don't be embarrassed or afraid to raise your hand to ask questions.
5. If you fall behind make sure you get help right away because then you will fall so far behind you'll have a hard time getting back on track.
6. Buy a whiteboard/ cork-board for your room or one of those wipe off wall stickers, and write down the due dates of assignments, long term projects, extended homework, group work, trips anything important.
7. Buy a mini whiteboard for your locker or a few magnets and write down the same things.
8. If you have no one to sit with at lunch sit alone, someone will come over to you :)
9. Get the phone number of someone in each of your classes for homework etc.
10. Keep your notes organized!!!!
11. Take notes.

12. You don't need a boyfriend to make you happy.
13. Don't ever lose a friend over a boy.
14. Getting into fights is not cute
15. Be assertive not to nice, not to mean.
16. Don't let people tale advantage of you.
17. If you happen to go out with an upperclassmen be careful. If a senior is after you they usually do want one thing. Now this doesn't mean that you have to stay away because there are very nice guys too.
18. You are not in love with someone after a month.
19. Juniors and seniors will leave you alone for the most part, sophomores are a different story.
20. Never go to a party alone. EVER
21. Unless you can drive don't have a friend suggest driving you to and from somewhere unless you know 100% there is a designated driver or your friend will not drink. ( yes high school parties have drinking)
22. Don't do drugs
23. Surround yourself with positive people
24. Join clubs, teams and things you like because you like it not to fit in.
25. Always make time for friends
26. Even best friends let secrets go, be mindful of what you tell who.
27. Don't listen to or spread rumors. Your eyes are the witness of the truth
28. If you have a problem talk it out. Tell your friend but ideally find an adult whom you trust completely to talk you through what's wrong.
29. Having a relationship with your parents is important.
30. Someone, somewhere will have a problem with you. Be the bigger person and ignore it.
31. Don't start drama, high schools more fun that way.
32. Girls can be mean.
33. Have pride, and dignity in yourself.
34. The girls that are sluts and get all the attention usually have self esteem issues.
35. People get pregnant, things happen, so protect yourself and never abandon a friend who is going through this.
IN YOUR BAG/ locker
36. Keep an extra notebook folder.
37. Keep extra pads/ tampons
38. Pens, pencils ALWAYS get lost keep a lot.
39. Keep extra money
40. Little bottles of : gel, water, lotion etc.
41. Keep a brush
42. Keep some hair ties.
43. Keep an extra change of clothes in case of accidental wetting, accidents etc.
44. Keep some snacks in a baggie or a small bin thing ( my friend had a tiny one to keep out bugs)
45. Keep body spray
46. Three words TIDE TO GO best invention ever!
47. Your makeup, if you use anyone
48. A locker mirror
49. A pocket mirror
50. Deodorant

OTHER

51. keep a pair of old shoes in your gym locker so you never have to worry about bringing them home
52. Keep an extra pair of socks.
53. Brush every morning.
54. Give yourself time to eat in the morning.
55. Pack your bag, lunch projects the night before.
56. Set your alarm clock 1 min apart so it rings twice
57. Set your cellphone alarm too
58. Pick out a few clothes each night so you don't have to run around when what you thought you wanted to wear doesn't look right.
59. ALWAYS STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF
60. Take nothing but pens, pencils, a notebook and a folder the first day
61. Use your locker all the freshmen here think it's a good idea to not use lockers IKD why.
62. Find what studying method works for you.
63. Find what morning routine works for you
64. Find what HAIR product works best ( I knew one worked and I used a differed one and I looked like a lion by the end of the day)
65. Invest in Bobby pins.
66. Shower every night or morning or both.
67. Pack gum. So you always have minty fresh breath
68. Remember your phone.
69. Don't use a purse AND a bag
70. NOT PASSING GYM CAN PREVENT YOU FROM GRADUATING WITH YOUR CLASS!!!!
71. Have fun
72. Think about what interests you and what you want to do in college like think of a major
73. Don't over challenge yourself, only take on what you can handle

Tips for high school?

Blehh :]

I'm going into High School now, and I moved from New York all the way down to Florida. SO. I'm going to be a Freshman and school starts Monday. I would love if you guys could give me a few pointers?

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Emirates baggage and water?

Q. I'm traveling from NZ-England by Emirates. Is a laptop bag considared a pieceof hand luggage?Im planning on taking a school backpack and a laptop bag with me.(I'm flying economy)

Also bit of a dumb question,but what is the rule with water bottles now? Am i allowed to take a water bottle on?

Answer
Never flown Emirates, or out of NZ, but generally the rules are one piece of carry on luggage, and one personal item. Laptop bags are usually considered a personal item, so the backpack could be the luggage. As long as you have only two items, and they are both relatively small, I think you will have no problems.

As far as water goes, the usual rule is that you cannot take any individual liquid container more than 100 ml through the security check point (you can take multiple 100 ml containers, though, as long as all of them fit within a single, 1 liter zip lock plastic bag). However, you can bring an empty water bottle with you and fill it up from a drinking fountain once you have passed the check point. Of course, you can also purchase water or other drinks from stores once you have pass the check point, too.

need help wid a TOTAL makeover wid school plz!? â¥?

Animechick

hey guys well im a sophomore and im going back to school thing is my crush found out i like him well i want to have a total back to school make over not to impress him but to make me feel more better and confident about myself .. could u guys give me some links to clothing or some advice and tips? heres the thing:
â¥ cant wear clothing thats to tight
â¥ *my parents are strict* cant wear shorts or skirts *get the idea?
â¥ im tight on my budget

heres my decription i dont think im realli pretty
i have gray/green/yellow eyes
i have dark brown hair which goes to a little below my mid bak
my hair is in the middle between a little wavy and straight
i have natural high lights
i have an oval face
i sorta have a big .. umm chest? no wat i mean
im 5'6
im not skinny and im not fat im just average..
sorry for being so picky guys could u help me out wid makeup clothes stuff?? im not that great ^_^

Answer
LOL.. Omg im so srry.. that was a long wait lol .. =S i just forgot i made you wait n yea.. =S my bad lol Well anywayy Here's some things you Deffinelt need ..

1//..A minn of 3 pairs of NICE good quality bootcutt jeans..They have nice jeans at Hollister and abercrombie kids Oh andd also AE has some nice jeans too .. =] Get A pair of light . Dark and Medium .. because if they look too much alike it wont look nice .. =]

Total - around 150$.. Cuz if you get them from Holliater or Abercrombie kids then they're Usually like from 40$-70$.. =S .. But you can check other places you might find them for less

2// .. get a pair of skinny jeans .. Grey ones are nice or Black .. Get just grey if your tight on a budget =] But if you can get a pair of medium Jeans with like low pockets or sumthin trendy .. so its different =]

Total - Get these at Urban behavior or Urban outfitters they Probably have cheap ones also you can check Places like old navy or Pacsun.. or wetseal.. they have some for like around 30$ i heard.. but im not sure i live in Canada and we dont have those stores here soo.. just check them out =]

3// Like around 15-20 Top you can wear daily.. They dont have to be perfect just have 5-10 that are Really really nice and you Love and the rest can be cute Plain things but nice =]

Total- Not sure depends on where you get them.. =]

4// Cute shoes.. Get 2 Pairs of flats .. One white and one Black.. So they match with everything =] also Get like 2 pairs of Flip flops .. like in Pop-out colours .. =]

Total - 95. 2 flips flops = 35$ w/ tax n shit but thats if you get it from hollister or abercrombie but if you get it from old navy it would be like 15$ and the flats will be around 50 Each if you get them from Stonebridge and aldo n places like that but if you go to Ae or Bluenotes or Urban outfiters you can find them for 20-35$ =] .. so if you go to Cheap places the total will be like 60$? .. or maybe 75$ ,.. dunno lol

5// Accessories!! i dont kno if you guys have H&M there but im pretty sure you do.. Go there's they have tons of Necklaces and Hats and Headbands and Bags and just Everything! =] They have lots of really nice Accssorries .. and also while you're at it Check out there clothes too they have some Nice Stylish Clothing for really cheap =]

Total - Spend around 60$? .. Get lots of cute Headbands .. Long Necklaces .. Hats.. Scarves .. um Lots of things!! Accessorries Make any oufit CUTE! =]

Lol well anyway You should try to save up around like 300$ =S i kno it seems like alot but try doing chores areound the house i never thoguht my mom would give me money for Chores But i asked her n she was like oh 20 bucks for this and 20 for that and 10 for this and WALLA 50$.. enough to buy 2 pairs of flats lmfao! .. orr All your accsories .. orr a pair of Nice jeans lol .. Try doing that.. Or Ask Relatives and try Ddoing things to Earn money =] thats what i did n now i have 150$ =D .lol. hehe. Good luck.. and if you want i could Send you some link to This list like some expample andd stuff =] ..

Oh my i forgot Hair n makeup .. =S i kno its a long Answer but i wanna include everything to gget best answer =D lol soo yeaa First off all in the descrpiption you Sound pretty lmfaoo .. lol anywayy ok soo For you Hair i think A style like This.. Would look really cute because it would Bring out your Eyes and bring atention to your eyes.. =] its the one at the top.. i couldnt get it any bigger.. =S

http://images.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://www.stuff.co.nz/images/296540.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.stuff.co.nz/4064632a5620.html&h=360&w=300&sz=39&hl=en&start=11&um=1&tbnid=s-5H1D90jOBGvM:&tbnh=121&tbnw=101&prev=/images%3Fq%3DNicole%2BRichie%2B%26svnum%3D10%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den

Or (nicole richie)

http://www.thehiltonfiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/paris-hilton-and-nicole-richie20.jpg

Or

http://z.about.com/d/movies/1/0/-/M/8/curious01280617.jpg

You get my point Get either Sinde bangs or Front ones .. They're make your eyes pop!.. =] .. Well the front ones will the side ones will bring alot Of atention to your whole face .. =]

Ok ima Start with your Make up now For your make-up just wear Mascara and eyeliner and Go and get yourselve some nice Poweder Fondation and blush.. my sister got them at M.A.C and they work so Good! they make your face look so Nice but it loos lkie you didnt even try to hard its so cute! . .=] so just eyeliner Mascara.. fondation and a BITT of blush.. not to much.. n no eye shodow! unless its a special occasion .. ish lol =] Well i hope i helped if you want Links to Clothe sand Outfits for Cheap like under 50$ n stuff just E-mail me at kraziie-Cookiie2@yahoo.com and i'll show you Lots more stuff =] lol

Over-Policing & Use of Force, Would putting Police in every childs school be a good or bad idea?

CHECK MY P

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http://www.educatedontincarcerate.org/the-issues/over-policing
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In the â90s, after tragic school shootings such as Columbine, in a climate of increasing âtough on crimeâ rhetoric, schools began arming themselves with law enforcement. Today, more than 170 Texas school districts have their own police department. Nationwide, there are nearly twice as many school safety employees as there are counselors in public schools. Many never receive training to learn how to deal with children or work in schools.

What started as a well-meaning effort to protect children has turned some schools into police zones. Schools rely on SROs to deal with minor disciplinary issues. What used to be handled through detentions, warnings by teachers, or a trip to the principalâs office can now lead to entanglement with school police.

In recent years, there have been several high-profile incidents in which children were arrested at school in questionable circumstances. Children as young as five have been led out of classrooms in handcuffs for acting out or scribbling graffiti on desks. Students have been arrested for throwing an eraser at a teacher, breaking a pencil, and having rap lyrics in a locker. These children do not belong in jail.
A Public Outcry Has Begun
â Girlâs Arrest for Doodling Raises Concerns (CNN) READ ARTICLE Â»
â 6-Year-Olds Under Arrest (New York Times) READ ARTICLE Â»
â¢High School Scuffle Exposes a Racial Rift (Los Angeles Times)
The proliferation of SROs also diverts precious resources from education. Some districts spend millions on security, despite the fact that their schools lack basic resources like textbooks and libraries.

SROs are there to protect studentsâ safety. They should only get involved in serious situationsâwhere public safety is in immediate danger.

Studies have found that a punitive approach to discipline doesnât make students behave. Itâs part of what drives them to drop out. Policing children makes them feel like criminals. Whatâs worse, students end up with a criminal record for offenses (chewing gum, talking out of turn, being âdisrespectfulâ) thatâd never rise to the level of a crime if committed by an adult.

The way we punish these offenses has serious repercussions for studentsâ futures. Students can be denied admission to college because of their âcriminalâ records. They may be ineligible for public housing or certain professional licenses because they âhave a record.â

Students begin to feel a sense of inevitability and resignation when it comes to getting in trouble at school or ending up in the juvenile or criminal justice systems.

What We Need

Fewer SROs in schools MORE Â»

Training for SROs MORE Â»

Policies that Ban Tasers and Pepper Spray MORE Â»

Clear Use of Force Policies that limit physical aggression by SROs to the most extreme situations when studentsâ or school employeesâ safety is on the line MORE Â»

Data on Every Time Force is Used in Schools MORE

Answer
There are a lot of schools, mainly in the inner city that already have at least one or two police officers on duty at all times. They also have metal detectors and bag searches and sniffer dogs and the whole nine yards. It is not a pleasant place to go to school or to teach. You don't get into the school building unless you get buzzed in by someone who knows you. Naturally there might be other ways that a maniac might kill schoolchildren indiscriminately, but it is all they can do in the Chicago Public schools to keep children from killing each other, raping each other, or cutting each other up. You bet they have policemen in the building and they need them.

Maybe even schools in the affluent suburbs where people tend to be kinder and gentler to one another need to consider the vulerability of their schools when it comes to rare but possible senseless acts such as the one in Newtown CT. It is hard to predict when or where the next school massacre or cinema massacre will happen, but, apart from disarming a public somewhat justifiably lacking in confidence that the police can or will protect them from harm at all times, it would help if certain measures like the securing of entry into school buildings and possibly security personnel on the premises would not be a waste of school district resources.

What are some Back to School trends for fall 2013?

Julie

I am in eight grade and i want your help guys. What are some trends for back to school and fall? I'm really for first day for school and i am shopping in 4 weeks before school and i want clothing items that are going to be on trend this season? Thank You!

Answer
It's hard to predict so early...

From what I can tell:

Bows

Skinny jeans

Chunky Jewelry

Big bag (matching with accessories)

Patterned Leggings

Crop Tops

Stripes

Floral styles (http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/fashion/shopping/2013/01/shop-spring-summer-2013-trends-prints-60s-90s-neon#!image-number=9)

Tye Dye stuff

Just get things you like and show it off! You should enjoy wearing clothes you buy, not wearing clothes that you don't like.

Rock it Fashionista!

School Bag + Luggage Bag...Where to buy?

Q. I want to look some up online. I need a bag for school, NOT a typical
two strap over each shoulder type of book bag, but more like big-purse
book bag. I also need a new luggage bag. What sites should I look
at?

I want them kind of girl, and "in".

Answer
Wal-Mart usaully has some things like that my sister got a Micky Mouse bag for 7. Overall Wal-Mart would be the best to go.

Where to buy messenger bags online?

Q. I found tons of cheap messenger bags that I love on cafepress, but every single one is out of stock. I'm looking for something with a design or a picture on it; is there any website anyone can recommend that have cool messenger bags?

Answer
pbteen.com has the best school bags / messenger bags, but depends how much you want to pay!!

What are good girly teenage backpack brands?

aby

I need a well known backpack brand website. The back packs have to be for godly teenagers. More than one would be nice. And website link. 10 points for including 5+ brands of backpacks and the website. Thanks!!!!!

Answer
Jansport, for sure. They have hundreds of patterns to choose from, and a good 70% of kids at my school use this brand, definitely a "godly" brand, haha. > http://www.jansport.com/js_product_thumb.php?cid=1

Roxy, I find this brand of back packs, the most cute and girly. Amazing quality too. > http://www.roxy.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3176247

Billabong, another brand that I really like. > http://www.billabonggirls-usa.com/product-cat/189/backpacks

O'Neil, includes tote bags, but you can scroll to right to see the backpacks > http://www.oneill.com/#/women/americacanada/collection/women/product/all/bags/

L.L. Bean > http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/508666?nav=ln-508666

Dakine, not the most popular, but will definitely last a while. > http://www.dakine.com/w/packs/street-packs/girls#color=9

There are many more brands out there for backpacks. & Well known athletic brands have pretty nice bags too, not the most "girly" though (Puma, Nike, Adidas, Columbia, etc.)

Help on finding a nice school bag?

Natasha Ma

So, I've been scavenging the internet for a good school bag, but I think I need a little help. I'd like either a cute backpack or a nice tote bag that's big enough to hold all of my books. I was looking at the Vera Bradley bags and really liked the size of the bags, but I'm not so into the patterns.
Here are some questions that I'd be very appreciative for you to answer:
What are the best measurements for a tote bag? (I don't want something GIGANTIC, just a nice, spacey size that will hold all of my things.) THIS IS THE INFORMATION I NEED THE MOST.
What's your favorite type of bag to buy for school?
Some links to bags you would suggest?
Thanks so much!

Answer
i really like the vera bradley backpacks.
http://www.verabradley.com/product/Category/School-and-Office/Backpack/154883/defaultColor/Night%20and%20Day/pc/638/p/154883/pageSize/20/sc/644/c/0/currentIndex/20.uts
a lot of kids at my school have them.

Dakine is also popular at my school. you can find them at zumiez, sun and ski, and many sports stores:
http://www.dakine.com/girls/packs/
they have really cute backpacks.

urban outfitters also has CUTE bags/backpacks:
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/category.jsp?popId=&navAction=jump&isSortBy=true&navCount=0&pushId=WOMENS&id=W_ACC_BAGS

or PINK by victoria's secret:
http://www.victoriassecret.com/pink/bags-and-luggage

hope i helped!!

HELP I WANT TO MISS SCHOOL!!?

Q. i only have 2 days left of school which we get out on the 8th of june and i really want to miss really bad 2morrow just for the fun of it either way i mean thiers no more work to do schools is over... so any 100% tips that will let me miss school like 100% or if possible 200% cuz i really reall dont want to go thanks and please dont judge me im passing grade to 9th.. so yeah i dont lose anything o yeah my friends also want to miss like 4 of them to play on xbox live haha thank you very much form the bottom of your heart tell me a wayi could get really sick or sick enough to still be able to play lol

Answer
lol wow. i think i know the feeling. theres no sure fire way to miss school. you could play sick but your parent might choose to stay home or call you through out the day to check on you. you could miss the bus but the school will most likely call your parent by way of your house phone and or there work phones. you could go to home room, get marked as here, and then simply walk off your school campus when home room is out but that is very risky and if you are caught that will be very hard to make up a believable lie. i would not recommend you to skip school because it can be very addictive... no joke. i started skipping in high school and got in a lot of trouble. it can be a hard Habit to brake. but if you must know... and i am telling you this because it is your last 2 days of school and i will admit the rush is feels good and it can be fun and i think that every one should experience it at least once in their lives... i think you should miss the bus. that way if you folk get a phone call that can be your excuse. it will be a bad excuse but a lot parents will think any excuse for missing school is bad. because it is you last 2 days of school maybe your folks won't care AS much. it all depends on you parents. think of some where to go. mind you, you will be left to do what ever all day. stay away from cop and places infested with cop...like the mall. if you can ditch the book bags. don't do anything to cause attention to yourselves. if your going to some ones house... no drugs, no alcohol, no sex, or anything else illegal for children your age because not only is it bad for you but they can cause you to do stupid things and you are all ready committing a crime by skipping. and lastly getting caught can cause you to go to Juvy and or your parents to go to jail...GET IT OUT OF YOUR SYSTEM AND LET THIS BE THE FIRST AND LAST TIME!!!!

Good comebacks on Xbox Live?

Mohammed K

I need good comebacks cuz im only 13 and my voice is not deep so I want comebacks. What to say When they say OMG shut up kid or OMG squeaker. and stuff like that PS I already hit puberty but I can fell my voice is changing but not that muchh. so help!! please

Answer
"Yeah, I know my voice sucks right now, but I'll grow out of it. You've already matured in the suck-bag that you are now."

"Yup, how's it feel gettin schooled by a kid half your age?"

My daughter starts nursery school in January, what will she need?

Lottie

which bag to get for school?

Ruby

Im going to be in year 9 soon (8th grade) and i cant choose between these two bags Please help!

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9054332.htm

http://www.sportsdirect.com/lee-cooper-print-rucksack-ladies-714004?colcode=71400491

Other suggestions would be great(please include link)

Thanks in Advance :)

Answer
From the above two bags, I liked this one:

http://www.sportsdirect.com/lee-cooper-print-rucksack-ladies-714004?colcode=71400491

It looks beautiful and also having more space than the other one.

You can also look at this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ANNA-SMITH-LYDC-Designer-Bag-Girls-OWL-Bag-Kids-Canvas-School-College-Slouch-Bag-/251276779623
http://www.google.com/imgres?sa=X&noj=1&biw=1366&bih=677&tbm=isch&tbnid=9sHYMjVaNG8uxM:&imgrefurl=http://www.bluerushshop.co.uk/new-urban-beach-girls-backpack-bag-school-rucksack-bags-1931-p.asp&docid=hiN4ytUGHCo2xM&imgurl=http://www.bluerushshop.co.uk/ekmps/shops/bluerushshop/images/new-urban-beach-girls-backpack-bag-school-rucksack-bags-%255B2%255D-1931-p.jpg&w=1150&h=1150&ei=q1oUUp7dDIfbkQXFv4GIDw&zoom=1&ved=1t:3588,r:14,s:0,i:132&iact=rc&page=2&tbnh=176&tbnw=184&start=14&ndsp=28&tx=86&ty=58
http://www.google.com/imgres?sa=X&noj=1&biw=1366&bih=677&tbm=isch&tbnid=GymsMCr5NjKq0M:&imgrefurl=http://www.trespass.co.uk/blog/school-bags-for-girls/&docid=k5xSPbc8LKFbPM&imgurl=http://www.trespass.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Kids-luna-school-bag-207x300.jpg&w=207&h=300&ei=q1oUUp7dDIfbkQXFv4GIDw&zoom=1&ved=1t:3588,r:59,s:0,i:275&iact=rc&page=3&tbnh=177&tbnw=122&start=42&ndsp=28&tx=52&ty=52

Hope it helps :)

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

would 7-10 year old kids like a backpack or a duffle bag as a gift?

Shitij-www

I have to give a freebie gift to children aged 7-10 years. I've noticed they either carry a cartoon backpack (Barbie, Ben10, Batman, etc) or a branded backpack (Nike, Adidas, Puma) to school.
Would these kids appreciate a well design backpack or a well design duffle (gym) bag to use for travel and hobby classes.

Answer
I have a 7 year old nephew and he likes this bag pack

Green Lantern Backpack
http://www.amazon.com/Green-Lantern-Backpack--16in-School/dp/B00578XNN6/ref=sr_1_114?ie=UTF8&qid=1336417155&sr=8-114

If they are 7 year old girls they probably would like a bag pack but more like this

Alex Color A Flower Bag
http://www.amazon.com/Alex-Color-A-Flower-Bag/dp/B001418JJS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1336416221&sr=8-2

I have a 10 year old nephew he likes Rolling Wheel bag

http://www.amazon.com/Rolling-Wheeled-School-Backpack-Daypack/dp/B0058P4D9G/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1336417763&sr=8-14

ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL PLEASE ANSWER?

Camille

Hi, please help me and if your answer is too long just email me at p_cxariel@yahoo.com.ph
Here are my Details:

Grade 7 Middle School, Girl
What I need
*The Basics
*Girl Stuff/ for myself stuff
*Gym Stuff/ P.E
* Locker Stuff
* Emergency Stuff
* Clothing and Accessories
* Bags/Backpack

Subjects:
*Speech/Spelling/Writing
*English
*Computer
*Algebra I (MATH)
* History or Geography
* Physical Education
* Art
* music
*Science
* Filipino (optional)

Others
* Organization Tips
* Advice
*Gadgets
*Grooming Kit
*Back Packs
*Others...
*ETC.

I also have a question
1. How do you prepare for school
2. How do you maintain grades for school
3. Give me pics. for cute clothes, supplies, accessories
4. Are there sites sell school supplies for locker and more
5. How can you be popular in school
6. How to survive middle school
7. Joining for sports Volleyball/Badminton tips?
8. Joining for THEATER singing/dancing tips?

AND ANYTHING THAT YOU KNOW ABOUT MIDDLE SCHOOL
BTW Please Answer Thanks a Lot (LONGEST IS THE BEST!! THE ONE THAT EMAILED ME IS WAY MORE BEST)

Answer
be cool kid. dun worry to much. thats why they say as cool as a cucumber, cause cucumbers dont worry.
1) u prepare for school by having a good nights sleep.
2)maintain grades by paying attention in class and finish whatever homework your teacher throws at you.
3) Be yourself. wear what feels comfortable, not cute
4)google "locker parts/ accessories" or go to ebay/amazon, and search locker
5)personally, I dun like those popular douchebags in my school. dont give a damn about being popular. when youre popular, you have more haters as well. focus more on being a good friend, a friend whos there for the lonely.
6)its not like you will die there.
7&8)follow your heart. however, be sure u have enough time to balance your studies as well

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