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Skipping class intentionally is not a good thing to do, unless you have a very good reason for it. Generally, it means you miss out on the work and the things the teacher is teaching you, and you may also miss out on assignments or projects. Sometimes classes may be boring, or drab, but you still have to participate, even if it's sitting down and sleeping.I still don't like the idea of skipping class, and thus, I have never.

Lol same, we have a teacher who rarely comes to class, and even if he does, he walks out soon after. Well, apart from that, I've never skipped class deliberately. Granted, I do procrastinate during every class, but I've never actually skipped class when I don't have any activities on.

Wow, this seems pretty cool o_OEarning money from ads, that's pretty amazing, although I do know about it already, I've never tried. Guess it's how a lot of sites earn money, like Dragon Cave or forumotions.I think I'll do that when I get a site...great way to earn some money!

Excellent design, really nice overall! Just one thing: On your "About Us" page, you say that. It's incorrect grammar, and should be: Hope this helps ^^

Yes, I agree with you. Technology has made humanity lazy. A lot of our population now sit at their desks, and sit there staring at their computer screen etc. Not a lot of people go out now to exercise, or go outside to play. And even now, because we've grown lazy (sitting in front of the TV all day etc.), a lot of our population have many more diseases, and many are becoming obese. Which is another good question, would we have all of our current diseases and ailments if technology hadn't been developed?

I think there's some users out there, like myself for example, who would like to post their fanfiction on the site. Is there anywhere we can, or can you make a forum for it?Well, story writing in general that's not poems, songs etc. I think users would like to read some of the other users' stories, and comment and/or provide feedback.I'd also be grateful if you could make a forum or similar.Just an idea ^^

Welcome back! I look forward to getting to know you and I hope you enjoy your time here like I do!

How has technology such as cars, computers, the internet, gaming consoles etc. affected our lives?I personally think that it's affected many people's lives in such a way that most wouldn't be able to live without it. Everyday, we see technology all around us - cars, computers, laptops, TVs, gaming consoles, USBs, bikes, transport, all that sort of thing. Everywhere.Without it, we'd still be in the Stone Age, use flint, making naked fires, hunting animals, all of that. Simple, but fairly unintelligent in the sort of living-wise area.We'd only be living with the trees, the land, the sky and the other things in existence around us for entertainment - no intense video games, no internet, no mobile phones to chat with friends, no forums, nothing interesting.We'd be affected greatly. And is this good or not? I'd say technology has helped us through our lives a lot, not to mention it being a huge part of our lives as well. If we didn't have technology...we'd be fairly ignorant of the world around us, of global warming, which probably wouldn't be a problem, and we'd have severe disorder.What about you? How do you think technology has affected us, and is it good or not?EDIT: Can a moderator or administrator please move this to "Debates"?

Hi Mich! I hope you enjoy what's offered here at Xisto, and I also hope you get what you came for, and are satisfied! This place is a wonderful site, coupled with a wonderful community.Hope you enjoy your stay ^^

I've recently been reading this book by two teenagers called 'Do Hard Things.' It's supposed to motivate teens to do more than what society thinks of us. So what does Society think of Teenagers, and more importantly, what do you think of Teenagers?I guess being a teenager might be the most difficult time mentally during the human life.Your hormones do crazy things, you fall in love with all the wrong people, your body changes in all the strange and inexplicable ways, and you seem to think you're right about what you're saying. As far as I'm concerned, it's very much a transition phase between a carefree childhood into a problem-riddled adulthood. Teenagers don't want to take responsibility, like any child, but they want to be treated with respect and equality like an adult.Society starts treating you like an adult in all the wrong ways, telling you to start earning, to start taking responsibility for your actions, to study hard and look for a good job. But they don't give you all the equal-footing as adults would get, and for everything, you're treated like a child. It's contradictory, I know, but I guess that's the best way to explain it.It's a tough road, but so is everything else, so I guess this post has no point. Meh.

The concept of terrorism is defined as "using tactics that go beyond conventional warfare" and "using terror as a means of persuasion"."One man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter."Terrorists do horrible things; level buildings, bomb places of worship, plant car bombs and subvert normal activities.There's also "domestic terrorism". The first George Bush referred to people in the Rodney King riots as terrorists. 1. Why do we refer to our enemies as terrorists? What does that show about us? 2. Has anyone, a person, or group been unrightfully called a terrorist? 3. What would happen if we never used the word? 4. Terrorism is the ultimate insensitive word; for the reason that it means to incite war. Could more be achieved with understanding and tolerance, and how? Obama has also stopped referring to "The War on Terrorism". He now calls it, an "Overseas Contigency Plan", the contigency obviously being war. Some difference.So discuss.

It's fine for medical purposes, but for teenagers to get high? Definitely not.

Official trailer: https://www.engadget.com/gaming/ Developing for one of the majour consoles is expensive. Saying that the original game, despite being completely awesome, didn't sell well, I think the DS is the right way to go. It has a huge market, Okami fans from the Wii will likely pick it up, and it will introduce more people to the franchise. I think that if we see a DS version sell well, then Capcom will invest the money into making another major console release of Okami. One thing that worries me is that many of the developers of Okami on PS2 arn't making this game (I don't know if any guys from Clover will be there) So we will have to see if people can make the game as good as the first. I still can't say enough though, I think there is a reason that Amaterasu is not in this game. If this game sells well, we can hope for a console sequel that will follow Ammy!

There were a lot of great places to explore and a ton of side quests to do. Many people prefer the PS2 version, but if you only have a Wii, you can get this version instead. Also, it's similar to Zelda games in many aspects, namely the overworld and dungeons. And, when I say it's similar, I don't mean that that it's a slightly changed version of Zelda - it just uses a lot of the same formula for gameplay. It's a great game, and if you don't rush and do all the side quests, in can take almost 30 hours. Some people have a problem using the Wii remote for drawing, but I never really had an issue with it - just make sure your sensor bar is working correctly. the only hard thing to draw on the Wii would be a perfectly straight line, but if you hold down the Z button on the Nunchuk while drawing and point the remote to the right (or where ever the end of your line will be) it will create a nice straight line for you.

I saw it a week ago and I must confess by admiration for this film, since it is a rare example of film making that literally seems to have enough of everything that redefines your faith in the limitless potential of human creativity. People will complain of an over reliance on CGI, but they will likely be the same niche busybodies who have some personal vendetta against Hollywood blockbusters, and 2012 seriously does deliver on a monumental level, especially with the visuals and sheer artistry of the destruction, it's too beautiful to shun.The acting is nothing to be ashamed of either, although it doesn't invest vast amounts of time in detailing the individual characters as in other films (the 45 minute intro to Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning?s relationship in Man on Fire for example). But the character development is consistent throughout the film keeping on an even keel with the impact of the natural disasters. Danny Glover plays the role as President with a great deal of nobility, as do many of the other actors deliver to their roles a sense of integrity, which is a great benefit to the drama aspects of the film since its simple but effective, much of the emotion comes across as very heart felt opposed to cringe worthy or pretentious.Humour also plays a nice part with the occasional funny one liner or laugh out loud moment, but in my opinion that's quite necessary in the face of such dark days, since 2012 packs an almighty punch to your emotions. Even the sternest of critics cannot deny the power of the imagery; it might not be as instant as the entire world flaring up in tidal waves of flames like at the end of Knowing, but seeing your world and every trace of familiarity falling apart in the blink of an eye across a two and a hour period really tugs at those heart strings. You actually feel confined to that same fate, considering how it would feel if such a doom were ever to unfurl, and that feeling of utter hopelessness and insignificance is some potent stuff, but that seriously adds to the experience bearing in mind how rare it is to be truly moved by modern cinema.But man the action scenes are just phenomenal, so immense in every sense of the word, it's obvious why 2012 is one of the most expensive films ever made. What's genuinely impressive is how consistent it is, the action, character development and information are blended together so perfectly, it flows very smoothly and leaves nothing lacking, to say its just over two and a half hours the time honestly flies by so quickly, leaving you on the edge of your seat throughout.As to why Christian icons seemed to be targeted... along with the quote BCVM22 provided, I'd say it's to increase feelings of insignificance and to be symbolic of what many would feel at that instant; a moment of utter disbelief when all hope is gone and not even idols of fact or fiction can save us now from this impending doom. That's what I reckon it implies, as though humanity has been cut loose from its leash and left to its own devices, only to discover no one's holding the strings.Seriously, every once in a while a film is released that changes your perfection of film making itself, and this really is something you need to enjoy on the glory of the big screen.