This was going to be my next question and Captainobvious stated it so well in an answer to my last question I just used his answer here. So, in thanks, follow the link to the last question and give him a thumbs up as his will be best answer.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AurDpUBajxWgcLZ6nhDJDszsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20081113090320AAdf6YU
Iran has spent the last two years demanding unconditional, direct talks between themselves and the US before negotiating on their pursuit of nuclear power/weapons. Now that the US has elected a President who agreed to those terms, Tehran has changed its mind. Now they claim that the differences between the two nations are too great for unconditional talks:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/con…
Since 2006, Iran’s leaders have called for direct, unconditional talks with the United States to resolve international concerns over their nuclear program. But as an American administration open to such negotiations prepares to take power, Iran’s political and military leaders are sounding suddenly wary of President-elect Barack Obama.
“People who put on a mask of friendship, but with the objective of betrayal, and who enter from the angle of negotiations without preconditions, are more dangerous,” Hossein Taeb, deputy commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, said Wednesday, according to the semiofficial Mehr News Agency.
“The power holders in the new American government are trying to regain their lost influence with a tactical change in their foreign diplomacy. They are shifting from a hard conflict to a soft attack,” Taeb said.
For Iran’s leaders, the only state of affairs worse than poor relations with the United States may be improved relations. The Shiite Muslim clerics who rule the country came to power after ousting Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, a U.S.-backed autocrat, in their 1979 Islamic revolution. Opposition to the United States, long vilified as the “great Satan” here in Friday sermons, remains one of the main pillars of Iranian politics.
Thus dies another Bush Derangement Syndrome fallacy. Critics of the current administration here and abroad blamed Bush for not having normal relations with the Iranians. In truth, the Europeans didn’t — and don’t — want the US to have direct negotiations with the Iranians yet, because it would reduce the leverage they have on Iran as trading partners. The Iranians never wanted direct talks; they hate the US and Israel and aren’t interested in being buddies.
This is the point that Obama and his allies never seem to understand. Some people just hate us, and not because of our policies on trade and security. Iran is a nation run by radical Islamist mullahs who see secular democracy as the enemy of their religion, and Western values as a temporary heresy which they plan to correct with a global caliphate under Iranian control.
Irans’ mullahs see America as the bastion of these values, and Israel as our outpost for them in the region. Europe is mostly irrelevant to them; they can deal with Europe after eliminating the arsenal of democracy, or hobbling it so badly that we no longer make a difference. That’s why Mahmoud Ahmadinejad holds symposiums on a world without the US and Israel.
No Time… yep… I typed it a little too fast and didn’t proof read. I have one of those things called a job. I did however enjoy your well thought out defense of Obama and his naive decissions. It was just riveting!
N. Cognito,
Yes, the US is the cause of all the worlds ills. The world was such a peaceful state of bliss prior to America’s Birth. Shame on us. Their hatred for all non-muslims and their religious belief that all non-believers should be slain has nothing to do with it at all. Perhaps it is you that should dig a little deeper into history and realize this religious based hate came long before the US. Just be thankful a country like the US will oppose their murderous agenda. So go peddle your compassion for radical islam elsewhere.
Jake…. your intelligent response really hurt my feelings.
N. Cognito,
Well written! You should be an Obama speech writer or something. And don’t worry about me. Leave it to peolpe like us to protect and take a stand for what is right. It’s not a popularity contest. Unfortunately, for people like you who think we bombed our own towers and that "Man Made Global Warming" really exists, your opinions soon fall by the wayside as your theories are never proved or come to light. You are right though. History will show the truth and George Bush will go down as a very good President.
Booby,
Peace does not come about with appeasement. Take Canada for instance. There is a reason they have such a limited military, they are our allies and they are right next to the guy with the big stick. They enjoy peace due to our presence. Not saying they are less than us as people or anything, but they don’t exactly step up as we do. There are in fact evil people in the world. No matter how much you want to be their friend. Name one little runt kid that ever provoked the bully at school… yet, the bully picks because it is in his nature.
HOW PITIFUL AND PATHETIC IT IS THAT YOU LIBS REPORTED CAPTIANOBVIOUS’S ANSWER.
I’m so glad you mentioned Bush Derangement Syndrome because I have read the nuttiest things from Bush haters; nutty, because there is absolutely no possible instance in which (in their minds) Bush could ever have done something right.
I remember when Bush prevailed over North Korea, and Kim Jung Il finally renounced nukes. Not one Libby credited Bush. I patiently pointed out that Bush was vindicated. He insisted that bilateral talks was simply playing into the North Koreans’ hands and Bush, of course, was completely right. But you couldn’t get one Libby to admit the obvious. Besides pathetic, it shows something about their character and possibly even that Liberalism is truly a mental disorder.
Obama appeared shaken after his security briefing last week. He was even stuttering afterwards. I’ll bet that smug Jr. Senator of dubious birthplace got a rude awakening.
A medical doctor by professional training, Dr. Zakir Naik is renowed as a dynamic international orator on Islam and Comparative Religion. Dr. Zakir Naik clarifies Islamic viewpoints and clears misconceptions about Islam, using the Qur’an, authentic Hadith and other religious Scriptures as a basis, in conjunction with reason, logic and scientific facts. He is 37 years old.
Sheikh Ahmed Deedat, the world famous orator on Islam and Comparative Religion, who had called Dr. Zakir, "Deedat plus" in 1994, presented a plaque in May 2000 awarded to Dr. Zakir Abdul-Karim Naik for his achievement in the field of Da’wah and the study of Comparative Religion with the engraving "Son what you have done in 4 years had taken me 40 years to accomplish, Alhamdullilah.”
Dr. Zakir Naik appears regularly on many international T.V. Channels in more than 100 countries of the world. He is regularly invited for T.V. and Radio interviews. More than a hundred of his talks, dialogues, debates and symposia are available on video cassettes, video CDs and audio cassettes. He has authored books on Islam and Comparative Religion.
That is link to some of his lectures :-
http://www.ahya.org/amm/modules.php?…ownload&cid=22
We should konw these people, because they are the Soldiers of islam to the whole world.
I cannot explain in words, what a great work he is doing.
Actually this is the work which the whole muslim ummat is suppose to do. because after Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), this is our responsibility to
carry the message of Allah(i.e. Quran) to other people.
I am also a big fan of Dr. Zakir Naik. Hid one of the great work is that he clears misconceptions about islam in the people of other religions, because alot of forces out there which are trying
to spread misconceptions about islam and muslims.
"The Ex-Gay Story in the Pop Music World"
By Roberto Marchesini
NARTH International Representative – NARTH Italia
http://www.narth.com/docs/popmusic.html
The singer, Giuseppe Povia, winner of the festival in 2006, presented a song entitled, "Luca Era Gay" (Luca was once gay) — SEE VIDEO HERE http://www.narth.com/videos/povia.html The title of his song, implying that some gays can change to heterosexuality, was sufficient to destabilize the Italian gay movement…"Luca Era Gay" recounts the transformation of a man named Luca from the gay lifestyle. Without the help of psychologists and psychiatrists, he digs deep within himself to understand the sources of his homosexual attractions…The popularity of "Luca Era Gay" has given courage and dignity to the ex-homosexual community in Italy, who, until now, have been thoroughly intimidated by gay activists. The text’s real-life insights regarding the ex-gay experience are undeniable.
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"Why Isn’t Homosexuality Considered a Disorder On the Basis of Its Medical Consequences?" by Kathleen Melonakos, M.A., R.N.
http://www.leaderu.com/orgs/narth/medconsequences.html
Lest we think that APA officers justify their neglect of medical consequences of homosexuality on the basis that sexual orientation cannot be changed, we note that Robert Spitzer acknowledged in his original 1973 position paper on Nomenclature that "modern methods of treatment enable a significant proportion of homosexuals who wish to change their sexual orientation to do so." (Spitzer, R.L., et al. "Symposium: ‘Should Homosexuality Be in the APA Nomenclature?’" p.1215.) He has now confirmed the fact that sexual orientation can be changed with his recent study. We know that changing sexual orientation only became "impossible" in the nineties, as part of a political strategy by gay activists.
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"Homosexuality: Seeing Past the Propaganda"
Views and analysis by Jeff Lindsay
http://www.jefflindsay.com/gays.html
"Produced by Dr. Warren Throckmorton, I DO EXIST http://www.drthrockmorton.com/idoexist.asp is a documentary about homosexuals who have changed their identity to one that is heterosexual. The documentary explores the different types of homosexuality from the people who dabble in it and people who adopt a gay identity… The most important part of the documentary is interviews with people who had identified as gay for many years and decided to change… This is a wonderful and necessary video to dispel some of the confusions of our age, and it is highly recommended by MOVIEGUIDE®." -Ted Baehr, PhD, Publisher of MOVIEGUIDE® and MOVIEGUIDE.ORG
The documentary, I Do Exist, is not an attack on gays. Rather, it is aimed at those who are gay but wish to change. Rather than shouting them down or pressuring them to give up and remain gay, denying the possibility of change, Dr. Throckmorton appeals to case studies and scientific evidence that affirm an important and objective truth, verified by research: change is possible. Those who deny it are simply wrong.
The "gay-gene" is a myth and has about as much validity as global warming. It’s a theory based on an opinion, not fact.
These have had a tremendously negative market aspect. I had requested that VI/ BVI authorities look into this in January of 2007 when I first established it was going on to ascertain where these large deliveries of autos was coming from. Furthermore, I have learned that Mr. Lloyd has obtained an international passport through Anguilla. Mr. Lloyd, who cannot legally participate in the election process in the continental US has told me that he has bought California, which I am very susceptible to believing. He says he has established a majority proxy voting block and apparently whatever is happening in the CDS swap market is partially controlled by his hedge and others like him. I believe that the significant component is that these are non-visble hedges. Where unlike having a known business and a hedge fund manager of record, these are played in family groups, social clubs, loose associations etc. President Rajapaksa can provide you with the name of the inspector I was working with in the BVI, my hopes are that through that information due diligence has been conducted to the events surrounding the 2007 Rolex Regatta. He knows the unbelievable levels of harrasment faced by Mr. Lloyd and my dire concern. Lately Mr. Lloyd has been speaking of the connections between my family and his own (of which, truly there should be none.) Please consult and advise Raja, as these events are convoluted and and of such a sensitive nature. The cycle has begun again instead of yearly now its bi-annually. I believe that Mr. Lloyd needs to be detained as does his sister and financial advisor. I have stated previously that Mr. Lloyd had originally found out that his family trust was being manipulated, for very short periods of time in a daytrading type of forum. I am seeing the resulting indoctrination even in the house I am living in now with a roomate turning up suddenly with vehicle he can ill afford. I have contacted Ambassador Wickremesuriya’s hand phone again today. My address/telephone details are with him as well as his with his assistant. I am requesting meeting with the same UN work group including Secretary Ban in the frame between the religious tolerance symposium and the economic crisis symposium. I would be grateful for your assistance in coordinating such. On a domestic note, when I heard about the bankruptcyb at Spode, my thoughts immediately went to the rail system that I know has a junction in that area. I do not believe that this is a preamble of an imminent nature such as the nazi/IED matter but definitely one to monitor in the 6 month to 1 year term when discord will be at a high from job loss/housing shifts in this traditional artisan community. By the way fuel effecient/green cars were Herman’s hallmark. The large trucks as I am seeing in my drive were Cabre.
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*College of Arts and Sciences:
Describe your intellectual interests, their evolution, and what makes them exciting to you. Tell us how you will utilize the academic programs in the College of Arts and Sciences to further explore your interests, intended major, or field of study.
I have developed an interest in the sciences through my courses and activities during high school. Specifically, I found biology to be engaging, because of its potential to change and improve the quality of people’s lives. My AP Biology course and my involvement in the Annenberg Science Symposium were especially important in immersing me into the field of science.
My passion for biology began when I took AP Biology. Having the opportunity to learn about the organization and intricate functions of the human body initially sparked my interest in biology. For example, as I learned about the circulatory system, I became intrigued by the systematic, yet complex, mechanics of the heart. As the course became more detailed and complicated, my interest in the elaborate organ systems grew. During this time, my growing appreciation for the various organ systems allowed me to develop interests in other aspects of biology.
While my interest in biology began in class, I was able to form a more comprehensive and practical view of the field through the Annenberg Science Symposium. The Annenberg Science Symposium is an interscholastic organization, in which students research medical innovations and conduct a presentation for the staff at local hospitals. The symposium gave me the opportunity to work with experts to research bioterrorism prevention, cancer treatment with nano-particles, RNA-based therapeutics, and neurostimulation. The in-depth study of cutting-edge advances exposed me to the real-life applications of science. Annenberg also gave me the opportunity to view a live surgery. I researched the specific surgical procedure and was able to discuss it with the surgeon during the surgery. I was in awe as I witnessed the application of biology in improving lives. These experiences propel me to further pursue my interest in biology in college.
Cornell’s biology program will give me the resources to continue my pursuit of biology. The abundant research opportunities will provide me with more avenues to explore the diversity of the field. Cornell’s dedication to the bio-revolution will offer a unique community, in which I will be able to expand my own interests. The biology program will also give me the opportunity to understand and engage in the current biological advances in the international scientific community. I have no doubt that the students and faculty at Cornell will promote my growth as a distinct individual and scientist.
Please critique! And also do you guys think it is too short??
If so, can you please add something…. ANYTHING at all!
I really have NO idea what else to add.
I tried to keep it nice and short… but not rushed.
Thank you guys in advance!
Ok, I’m not an Admissions expert, but I do think it contains a lot of technical terms, especially in the third paragraph, which kinda takes away the fun outta reading admissions essays. Hmmm, perhaps you should make it more simpler?
I recently graduated from college and double-majored in Business and International Relations. I was recently asked to speak at an upcoming symposium focusing on modern genocide and/or injustices. Out of the list of quotes which I compiled, I settled on Elie Wiesel’s quote:
"We are on the threshold of a new century, a new millennium. What will the legacy of this vanishing century be? How will it be remembered in the new millennium? Surely it will be judged, and judged severely, in both moral and metaphysical terms. These failures have cast a dark shadow over humanity: two World Wars, countless civil wars, the senseless chain of assassinations – Gandhi, the Kennedys, Martin Luther King, Sadat, Rabin – bloodbaths in Cambodia and Nigeria, India and Pakistan, Ireland and Rwanda, Eritrea and Ethiopia, Sarajevo and Kosovo; the inhumanity in the gulag and the tragedy of Hiroshima. And, on a different level, of course, Auschwitz and Treblinka. So much violence; so much indifference."
Being a college grad, I know better than to comprise my presentation almost exclusively of quotes and be the basis, but I just want to provide background information.
I realize that some of the topics mentioned aren’t exactly contemporary, but does anyone know of any interesting little-known quotes of this nature?
Thanks for whatever you can provide…
It is in justice that the ordering of society is centered.
- Aristotle
The course of this conflict is not known, yet its outcome is certain. Freedom and fear, justice and cruelty, have always been at war, and we know that God is not neutral between them.
- George_W Bush
A weak man is just by accident. A strong but non-violent man is unjust by accident.
- Mahatma Gandhi
Justice that love gives is a surrender, justice that law gives is a punishment.
- Mahatma Gandhi
We win justice quickest by rendering justice to the other party.
- Mahatma Gandhi
We have a criminal jury system which is superior to any in the world; and its efficiency is only marred by the difficulty of finding twelve men every day who don’t know anything and can’t read.
- Mark Twain
Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.
- George Washington
The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government.
- George Washington
The Government’s 9/11 Facade is Crumbling
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by John Perry
http://www.opednews.com
First things first:
Any time two or more people are knowingly involved in the commission of a crime, there is, by definition, a conspiracy. This is not a theory, folks. It’s a stone-cold, undeniable fact. So the real question about 9/11 is not whether there was a conspiracy, but indeed exactly who the conspirators are.
It really is this simple:
1) Either 19 guys with box cutters, led by a guy hiding in a cave in Afghanistan, were able to hijack four major airliners, fly them with expert precision (even though flight instructors say they could barely even fly Cessnas), avoid the most sophisticated air defense system in the history of the world and hit three of four targets in New York and Washington, killing nearly 3000 people and thus pulling off history’s most spectacular terrorist attack,
Or:
2) A rouge criminal element within our own government, with the means, motive and standing to benefit tremendously, both financially and politically, either helped to make it happen or fully orchestrated it themselves.
By the way, about that guy hiding in the cave in Afghanistan that supposedly led the hijackers: In June of this year, when questioned about why Osama bin Laden’s wanted poster did not mention the 9/11 attacks, an official from the FBI stated that they had "no hard evidence" of his involvement (Google "FBI no hard evidence").
9/11 Truth Movement Gaining Steam
Nineteenth century philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer said the following about truth:
"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident."
Similarly, Gandhi said this:
"First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win."
The importance of America and the world accepting and reacting accordingly to the horrible truth about 9/11 cannot be overstated. If you think it doesn’t affect you because you didn’t lose anybody on 9/11, or you don’t have any loved ones (civilians or military) in the midst of George W. Bush’s subsequent and utterly bogus "war on terror", I would urge you in the strongest possible terms to rethink your position.
We must not only be concerned with exacting proper justice for the mass murder of 9/11. We must also be concerned with ending the tide of tyranny that has begun to wash over us as a result of that tragic day, threatening freedom, democracy, and the world as we know it. They who seek to rule us with an iron fist, pretending to protect us by destroying our liberty, must be told in no uncertain terms that we the people thoroughly reject their despotism, in favor of the constitutional democracy that our country has lived by for more than 200 years.
Thankfully, many more are beginning to awaken to the truth of 9/11, and that can only be good. But we have a long way to go. There are, as you might imagine, many websites dedicated to this issue. If I could recommend a single site to point people to in the effort to grow our movement, it would be Scholars for 9/11 Truth. Bookmark it and refer to it often. You will also reach many other sites from there.
The single most influential voice of the 9/11 truth movement is unquestionably Alex Jones. Visit his sites here and here.
In June of this year, Jones conducted a 9/11 symposium that was broadcast multiple times on CSPAN. Put 90 minutes aside and watch it here.
In addition to the Jones symposium and its multiple broadcasts on CSPAN, two national polls have recently come out (one just last week) that show very significant doubt of the "official story" of 9/11 among the American people, indicating rapid mainstream growth of the 9/11 truth movement.
A Scripps Howard / Ohio University poll, released last week, reveals that 36 percent of Americans now believe it is either "somewhat likely" or "very likely" that the government was involved in the 9/11 attacks.
Additionally, a Zogby International Poll, released in May, revealed that 42 percent of Americans believe that the (9/11 Commission and the government are "covering up".
These numbers might seem surprising, given the precious little positive exposure our movement has received from the mainstream media to this point (with the exception, of course, of the excellent coverage of the Jones 9/11 Symposium by CSPAN). But I believe what they actually reveal is that as people continue to witness things like the mountain of Bush lies that launched the disaster that is Iraq, his pathetic lack of any kind of coherent plan to get us out, warrantless wiretapping, secret examining of our banking records, bogus signing statements, his belief that he is above the law, and his obvious contempt for the Constitution ("Stop throwing the Constitution in my face…It’s just a goddamned piece of paper"), they’re putting two and two together, questioning everything, doing their homework and learning the truth for themselves.
Imagine where these poll numbers will go if the mainstream media really starts giving the truth movement some legitimate coverage.
From the Zogby poll, incidentally, it’s also very interesting to note that 43 percent were not aware of the collapse of World Trade Center Building 7 on 9/11. This was a 47-story building that did have small fires burning in various places, but was not hit by any airplane, nor by either of the falling twin towers, yet collapsed straight down, at free-fall speed, into its own footprint at around 5:30 that afternoon. There has never been an official explanation given for the collapse of building 7, and the 9/11 Commission completely ignored the collapse in its final report.
Is it not disturbing that a 47-story building became the third steel frame structure in history to completely collapse on its own, the first two being WTC towers 1 and 2 earlier that same day, and the 9/11 Commission didn’t care enough to even comment on it? Many have burned for as long as several days, but no steel frame building anywhere in the world had ever collapsed due to fire before 9/11, and none have collapsed due to fire since 9/11.
Pentagon False Flag
As far as the Pentagon is concerned, there is no concrete evidence of a 757 crash. Something obviously did hit the building, of course, but photos indicate that it was something much smaller. A 757 is 155 feet long, 44 feet high (to the top of the rear stabilizer), with a 124 foot wingspan and two engines that are each 8 feet in diameter, each weighing 6 tons. The building is 71 feet tall.
The initial Pentagon impact (before the partial building collapse) left a round hole approximately 16 feet in diameter, with fully intact windows directly above and to each side. There was no initial damage to the building where the wings, engines or tail of a 757 would have hit.
Whatever really did hit the Pentagon is no doubt seen clearly on the security videotapes that were confiscated from the nearby gas station and Sheraton National Hotel by the FBI within minutes of the impact on the morning of 9/11, which is why they have never been released. Doesn’t it seem odd that our TV screens were plastered with thousands of images of planes flying into the World Trade Center in the first few days after 9/11, yet we have never been shown the full motion video of the Pentagon impact that is known to exist? What are they hiding?
The PNAC Factor
No story on this issue would be complete without mentioning the Project for the New American Century (PNAC), a neo-conservative, pro-war "think tank", hell bent on mobilizing America’s massive military strength to serve their own worldwide imperial mission.
PNAC counts among its membership such prominent people as Vice President Dick Cheney, Defense Secreatry Donald Rumsfeld, Cheney’s former chief of staff Scooter Libby, Rumsfeld’s former assistant Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz (who now heads the World Bank), and Jeb Bush, Governor of Florida and the president’s brother.
In September of 2000, PNAC issued a report called Rebuilding America’s Defenses (you’ll need a pdf file reader – get it free from Adobe), which is basically their war manifesto.
Wolfowitz is said to be the main architect of the manifesto, which is based on a document called "The Wolfowitz Doctrine", written in 1992 by then Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Wolfowitz and his then assistant Libby.
Of course, PNAC couldn’t initiate their plan without having people in very prominent positions in government to pull the right strings. That’s why Cheney, when tapped to lead the search for George W. Bush’s vice presidential running mate for the 2000 election, chose himself. He then of course made sure his long time, war mongering, neocon friend Don Rumsfeld (they go back to the Nixon administration together) was inserted as the new Defense Secretary, another key position. Wolfowitz and Libby followed to fill their respective positions in the new Bush government.
See my original article on 9/11 – "The Ugliest Truth", for details on the cozy little 35 year friendship between Rummy and Uncle Dick, as well as many links for you to explore regarding the truth about 9/11.
The problem the PNAC had, even with all the right people in place, was that they couldn’t launch a war and initiate their plan just because they wanted to. The people would never go for it, and Congress would never fund it. They needed an excuse.
Indeed, this is something they themselves recognized. On page 51 of "Rebuilding America’s Defenses" (again, issued in September of 2000, one year before 9/11), you will find the following quote:
"Further, the process of transformation, even if it brings revolutionary change, is likely to be a long one, absent some catastrophic and catalyzing event – like a new Pearl Harbor."
So once again, I ask you:
19 pissed off guys with boxcutters, whose only apparent benefit was the supposed 72 virgins waiting for them when they got to the other side, or a rouge criminal element within our own government, with the means, motive and standing to benefit tremendously, both financially and politically?
May the truth soon be revealed for the entire world to see.
www.johnperryonline.com
John Perry is a radio personality, freelance writer and citizen activist. Reach him directly via his website, johnperryonline.com
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What do you get when you add a noid with a noid. Answer a pair a noid.
I am a junior in highschool. When I graduate, I shall have well over 40 credits under my belt, a great deal of which through AP, CLEP, Dual Credit, etcetera.
This is an incomplete resume…I’m in a hurry and this is all I can pull together right now.
I have around 500 community service hours to date.
GPA (unweighted) : 4.0
SAT-
Math-700
Writing-770
Reading-750
PSAT-
Based on my score, I know that, at the very least, I shall attain Commended Status.
-Officer positions throughout membership in the National Junior Honor Society (Treasurer ‘06-’07), and the National Honor Society (Historian ‘07-’08, Treasurer ‘07-’08, President ‘08-’09.)
-Duke TIPS Scholar (Scored 99th percentile in nation on standardized exam (IOWA) and became eligible to take part in Duke Talent Identification Search through Duke University; took College SAT in seventh grade through Duke TIPS, and was presented with award at Texas A&M University. From that point forward, I became eligible to participate in college-level courses/programs.)
- One of eleven students in the nation to earn Perfect Score on the National Greek Language Exam.
- Received gold medal for top scores on the National Latin Language Exam, for two consecutive years.
- Accepted into the National Junior Classical League.
- Accepted into the National Latin Honor Society.
- Invited into the National Society of High School Scholars.
- President of the Generation Joshua Patriots’ Civics Club.
SCIENCE
Science Engineering Fair of Houston-
- Senior Grand Award Winner- Engineering/Physical
Sciences Division of Science Engineering Fair of
Houston. First Place Senior Division Physics
Other Special Awards included:
- 1st Place Sr. Division Physics-Texas Section of the American
Physical Society
- 1st Place Physics Senior Division -U.S. Air Force
- One of the top awards from NASA/United Space Alliance
- One of the top awards from the International Sustainable World Energy, Engineering & Environment Project Olympiad.
- 1st Place in the Sr. Division from the Texas Center for Superconductivity though University of Houston; offered internship.
- Physics Sr. Division Winner for the Krishen Foundation for Arts and Sciences.
As Senior Grand Award Winner, advanced to the Intel International Science Engineering Fair held in Atlanta, Georgia.
International Sustainable World Energy, Engineering, and Environment Project Olympiad—Students from 52 countries and 38 states in competition:
- Sr. Grand Award Winner in Energy Division at I-SWEEEP International Science Fair and Gold Medal winner in Energy w/ Scholarship
- Scholarship offers:
University of Texas—Cockrell School of Engineering
University of Houston—Cullen College of Engineering
Louisiana State University’s National Scholar’s Award.
Intel International Science Engineering Fair—Over 1500 students from 45 countries and 45 states in competition:
-Fourth Grand Award in Senior Physics Division
-First Place Special Award with scholarship from The Acoustical Society of America in Physics, membership in the Society, and invitation to submit and present research at ASA conference in Florida.
- Special Award with scholarship from the American Physical Society and the American Association of Physics Teachers, membership in the Association, an invitation to attend the AAPT international meeting in Canada, and invitation to submit and present research at the 50th Annual Meeting of the American Physical Society’s Division of Plasma Physics in Dallas.
- Special Award with scholarship from the U.S. Patent Office.
- Invitation to present research at other foreign national conferences & competitions for summer 2008 and into 2009.
Abstract published in:
-BULLETIN OF THE AMERICAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY, Volume 53, No. 14
-The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Volume 124, No. 4, Pt. 2 of 2, October ‘08
Texas Junior Science and Humanities Symposium:
Selected to compete in poster presentation at Texas A&M University in the Texas Junior Science and Humanities Symposium for two consecutive years, and recognized by the United States Army, Air Force, and Navy.
Most recently, selected to compete in paper presentation, was recognized by the United States Army, Air Force, and Navy for research, and was one of five finalists to win an all-expense-paid trip to the National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium.
-Accepted in to Duke University’s TIPS Scholar Nanotechnology weekend, and received 4.0.
Northside Science Fair:
Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, recipient of numerous special awards, from 5th to 9th grade.
MUSIC
-First violinist with Virtuosi of Houston. Played in Jones Hall with the Houston Symphony, under the direction of Brett Mitchell.
-Performed in Zilkha Hall, with undergraduates from University of Houston, under the direction of Andrzej Grabiec and Franz Krager, for the inaugural concert, In Tribute to Children of War. Invitation to attend international music festival in Germany with Virtuosi.
-Received awards through Musica Fest at St. Thomas University and the University of Houston Moores School of Music through Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma, in competitions for piano and violin solos.
-From seventh grade to present, received Superior 1st Division Awards at the Texas Private School Music Educators Association Regional and State Solo & Ensemble Music Competitions, for violin and piano solos and orchestral performances.
-Accepted into Youth Symphony as a first violinist. -Accepted into and participated in the American Festival for the Arts (AFA) String Program.
Concertmaster of school Honors Orchestra—through this venue, has played at statewide conferences, and for community service efforts, graduation ceremonies, and so on.
Performed in weddings, community benefits, church orchestras and performances, the Houston Farm and Ranch Club, MD Anderson Cancer Ward, etcetera.
-Received medal for performance on the Texas Music Theory Exam.
GOVERNMENT/DEBATE
-First Place Citizen Award Winner in the Benjamin Rush Initiative. (Lobbying, over 100 hours of Good Citizenship, registering voters (over 300), writing/having published letters to editors, etc.) Recipient of $500 scholarship to Patrick Henry College, and $100 certificate.
- Youth and Government Member: Legislative Branch. Researched, drafted and debated and passed bills in Austin Senate Chambers. Served as Committee Chair for two consecutive years, and received Distinguished Delegate Award at District.
Received special recognition from State Representative Charlie Howard for decorum in presenting and debating bills, submitting amendments and making arguments against legislation on the House floor in the Austin State Capitol.
- Recipient of the 2008 Texas Republic Good Citizenship Award.
- Generation Joshua Conference-Constitutional Competition winner.
- Selected Team Leader of Page Group at the RPT State Convention
MISCELLANEOUS
- A 1st Place Winner in nation-wide contest for young actors through Focus on the Family
- Won 1st place at Houston Chronicle WHHE Paideia Spelling Bee; progressed to
SESTHA Spelling Bee (won numerous awards over many years in Spelling Bee)
- 3rd Place from Inch Enterprises in the National Sunville Spotlight Short Fiction Writing Competition
- Recognized with the Author’s Award for Excellence in Writing for fiction writing through CHATA
- Lead role in the AD Players Theater Arts Academy Summer Production
- Member of Southern Heritage Dancers
- WHHE Youth Group-numerous activities and service projects.
- Advanced Dissection Science classes at Museum of Natural Science
- Irish step-dancing—performances at annual SESTHA conference; private performances at OMNI and other locations; M.D. Anderson-cancer ward, numerous other venues.
Thank you in advance.
…and two forms of dance (which are considered sports). I am also a female.
So, what exactly is superfluous?
I am more than happy to receive constructive criticism, but to be told that, simply because I am not a sports nerd, I do not have a good chance of acceptance, really turns my buttons.
Hi,
Actually, only the top two percent in the state receive a medal on the music theory exam.
What other aspects of my resume are unneeded? Winning international science competitions, along with 18 other awards from NASA, US Air force, etcetera? I can guarantee you, very few people in the world can put that on their resume. Are you even familiar with Intel? Receiving full scholarships to colleges in 10th grade? Having my work published in scientific journals, and receiving invitations to speak at international conferences? Playing with the Houston Symphony? Winning national competitions in writing, government, receiving perfect and near perfect scores on foreign language exams, etcetera? One who excels in every area of academia, with the exception, from what you can see, of sports, is not what I would call a nerd. For one to focus on sports is what I deem ‘nerdy.’
And if sports truly is the end-all be-all, I am happy to inform you that I am involved in both soccer and fencing,
…and two forms of dance (which are considered sports). I am also a female.
So, what exactly is superfluous?
I am more than happy to receive constructive criticism, but to be told that, simply because I am not a sports nerd, I do not have a good chance of acceptance, really turns my buttons.
Apparently, you did not read my resume. Art and music ‘only’? Look at the science and debate, friend.
I have already been invited by a top physicist to come spend the summer at UCLA to work with him on his research. I have also been invited into various summer programs at Stanford, Harvard, Oxford, etcetera.
This items which I listed (with the exception of the NSHSS) are all things which very few are able to accomplish, and if they do, they only accomplish that one item, not many, put together.
It figures that you do not allow email.
VERITAS:
Thank you. I am Greek American. 
Wow. I am very impressed in accordance to your long list of feats and accomplishments. This makes my chance seem so belittled, although I am only in 8th grade. I would say you have a massive chance, and I hope you are accepted and succeed.
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Hope you have not been working on Sunday.
"Do not make a sculpted image or any likeness of what is in the heavens above…" Hope you never made a bird in art class or a turtle carving for your home and gardens club. If your children have, then I suggest you tell them that they have made Satan happy. Don’t want those sins to add up.
In other words, don’t quote the Bible for the messages that you didn’t insert will come back to bite you later!
The Harry Potter series is not to be blamed for this. It just proves that parents have not given their children the proper teachings. If HP did not exist, then there would be letters like this speaking out against Bugs Bunny and how he influences children smack while eating carrots. If your child does not know the difference between fantasy and reality, then you as a parent have not done your duties. Besides if television must raise a child, I’d rather J.K. Rowling do it than most of those other things out there. As a child I knew that if I hit someone, that they’d feel pain, and that guns caused people to die. It’s the people that tell their children that grandma was tired and needed some rest, that raise the murderers and pagans. Tell your children from the beginning, "this is not real, Daniel Radcliffe is a real boy over in europe" etc. and sit down with them while watching the making of the movie. If the parents don’t take responsibility for not even being there while their child is watching television and explaining what it is that they see, then the creator of that show/movie is not to blame for the lack of guidance. In this case all television is evil. "don’t watch the weather channel Tommy, because they claim to forsee the weather, that’s evil" "don’t watch Barney Jenny, because dinosaurs are extinct and he is not truly who he claims to be". YOU have to draw the line somewhere, if not, then your child will have the Santa Clause complex for someone not so "merry".
I am a junior in highschool. When I graduate, I shall have well over 40 credits under my belt, a great deal of which through AP, CLEP, Dual Credit, etcetera.
This is an incomplete resume…I’m in a hurry and this is all I can pull together right now.
I have around 500 community service hours to date.
GPA (unweighted) : 4.0
SAT-
Math-700
Writing-770
Reading-750
PSAT-
Based on my score, I know that, at the very least, I shall attain Commended Status.
-Officer positions throughout membership in the National Junior Honor Society (Treasurer ‘06-’07), and the National Honor Society (Historian ‘07-’08, Treasurer ‘07-’08, President ‘08-’09.)
-Duke TIPS Scholar (Scored 99th percentile in nation on standardized exam (IOWA) and became eligible to take part in Duke Talent Identification Search through Duke University; took College SAT in seventh grade through Duke TIPS, and was presented with award at Texas A&M University. From that point forward, I became eligible to participate in college-level courses/programs.)
- One of eleven students in the nation to earn Perfect Score on the National Greek Language Exam.
- Received Summa Cum Laude, gold medal, for top scores on the National Latin Language Exam, for two consecutive years.
- Accepted into the National Junior Classical League.
- Accepted into the National Latin Honor Society.
- Invited into the National Society of High School Scholars.
- President of the Generation Joshua Patriots’ Civics Club.
SCIENCE
Science Engineering Fair of Houston-
– Senior Grand Award Winner- Engineering/Physical
Sciences Division of Science Engineering Fair of
Houston. First Place Senior Division-Physics
Other Special Awards included:
- 1st Place Sr. Division Physics- Texas Section of the American Physical Society
- 1st Place Physics Senior Division -U.S. Air Force
- One of the top awards from NASA/United Space Alliance
- One of the top awards from the International Sustainable World Energy, Engineering & Environment Project Olympiad.
- 1st Place in the Sr. Division from the Texas Center for Superconductivity though University of Houston; offered internship.
- Physics Sr. Division Winner for the Krishen Foundation for Arts and Sciences.
As Senior Grand Award Winner, advanced to the Intel International Science Engineering Fair held in Atlanta, Georgia.
International Sustainable World Energy, Engineering, and Environment Project Olympiad—Students from 52 countries and 38 states in competition:
- Sr. Grand Award Winner in Energy Division at I-SWEEEP International Science Fair and Gold Medal winner in Energy w/ Scholarship
- Scholarship offers:
University of Texas—Cockrell School of Engineering
University of Houston—Cullen College of Engineering
Louisiana State University’s National Scholar’s Award.
Intel International Science Engineering Fair—Over 1500 students from 45 countries and 45 states in competition:
-Fourth Grand Award in Senior Physics Division
-First Place Special Award with scholarship from The Acoustical Society of America in Physics, membership in the Society, and invitation to submit and present research at ASA conference in Florida.
- Special Award with scholarship from the American Physical Society and the American Association of Physics Teachers, membership in the Association, an invitation to attend the AAPT international meeting in Canada, and invitation to submit and present research at the 50th Annual Meeting of the American Physical Society’s Division of Plasma Physics in Dallas.
– Special Award with scholarship from the U.S. Patent Office. – Invitation to present research at other foreign national conferences & competitions for summer 2008 and into 2009.
Abstract published in:
-BULLETIN OF THE AMERICAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY, Volume 53, No. 14
-The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Volume 124, No. 4, Pt. 2 of 2, October ‘08
Texas Junior Science and Humanities Symposium:
Selected to compete in poster presentation at Texas A&M University in the Texas Junior Science and Humanities Symposium for two consecutive years, and recognized by the United States Army, Air Force, and Navy. Most recently, selected t
Most recently, selected to compete in paper presentation, was recognized by the United States Army, Air Force, and Navy for research, and was one of five finalists to win an all-expense-paid trip to the National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium.
-Accepted in to Duke University’s TIPS Scholar Nanotechnology weekend, and received 4.0.
Northside Science Fair:
Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, recipient of numerous special awards, from 5th to 9th grade.
MUSIC
-First violinist with Virtuosi of Houston. Played in Jones Hall with the Houston Symphony, under the direction of Brett Mitchell.
-Performed in Zilkha Hall, with undergraduates from University of Houston, under the direction of Andrzej Grabiec and Franz Krager, for the inaugural concert, In Tribute to Children of War. Invitation to attend international music festival in Germany with Virtuosi.
-Received awards through Musica Fest at St. Thomas University and the University of Houston Moores School of Music through Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma, in competitions for piano and violin solos.
-From seventh grade to present, received Superior 1st Division Awards at the Texas Private School Music Educators Association Regional and State Solo & Ensemble Music Competitions, for violin and piano solos and orchestral performances.
-Accepted into Youth Symphony as a first violinist. -Accepted into and participated in the American Festival for the Arts (AFA) String Program.
Concertmaster of school Honors Orchestra—through this venue, has played at statewide conferences, and for community service efforts, graduation ceremonies, and so on.
Performed in weddings, community benefits, church orchestras and performances, the Houston Farm and Ranch Club, MD Anderson Cancer Ward, etcetera.
-Received medal for performance on the Texas Music Theory Exam.
GOVERNMENT/DEBATE
-First Place Citizen Award Winner in the Benjamin Rush Initiative. (Lobbying, over 100 hours of Good Citizenship, registering voters (over 300), writing/having published letters to editors, etc.) Recipient of $500 scholarship to Patrick Henry College, and $100 certificate.
- Youth and Government Member: Legislative Branch. Researched, drafted and debated and passed bills in Austin Senate Chambers. Served as Committee Chair for two consecutive years, and received Distinguished Delegate Award at District.
Received special recognition from State Representative Charlie Howard for decorum in presenting and debating bills, submitting amendments and making arguments against legislation on the House floor in the Austin State Capitol.
- Recipient of the 2008 Texas Republic Good Citizenship Award.
- Generation Joshua Conference-Constitutional Competition winner.
- Selected Team Leader of Page Group at the RPT State Convention
MISCELLANEOUS
- A 1st Place Winner in nation-wide contest for young actors through Focus on the Family
- Won 1st place at Houston Chronicle WHHE Paideia Spelling Bee; progressed to
SESTHA Spelling Bee (won numerous awards over many years in Spelling Bee)
- 3rd Place from Inch Enterprises in the National Sunville Spotlight Short Fiction Writing Competition
- Recognized with the Author’s Award for Excellence in Writing for fiction writing through CHATA
- Lead role in the AD Players Theater Arts Academy Summer Production
- Member of Southern Heritage Dancers
- WHHE Youth Group-numerous activities and service projects.
- Advanced Dissection Science classes at Museum of Natural Science
- Irish step-dancing—performances at annual SESTHA conference; private performances at OMNI and other locations; M.D. Anderson-cancer ward, numerous other venues.
Thank you in advance.
Thank you guys for the great answers.
I am really encouraged!!!
scarlet:
Thank you very much for your comment…
Both of my parents are attorneys, and communication has never been an intimidating factor for me…Now that I said that, I’ll get some sort of wacky curve-ball question in my interview!
scarlet:
Do you have any suggestions for prep for the interview, other than the prep books provided?
Who is giving thumbs down, and why?
You have a GREAT chance. If I were the colleges, I wouldn’t hink twice about accepting you. Thats amazing.
You are a very smart, well rounded kid and thats what colleges like.
GOOD LUCK at harvard, yale, columbia, ect.!