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[ShishaMastah420]

Is there anything easier said than done?

 

[Steaktacular]

If you can, give your personal generalization about each continent.

 

[Voltron]

Why are you so awesome????

If you could be reborn with any name, what would it be?

 

[saaaaaadpanda]

They say white man can't jump. Can this be proven scientifically? If not, what has created this social stereotype?

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Well the literal interpretation of that saying obviously isn't true. Any person, regardless of race, that has a fully functional pair of legs can jump. The idea that whites cannot jump as well as other races could be tested scientifically, but it would be a nightmare to do. First, you'd have to get a relatively large sample size of different races to ensure that you're getting an accurate representation of each. Then, you would need to test each subject's vertical jumping ability in a standardized way. From there, you would need to adjust for the height of each participant. There are other factors you would need to take into account, including each participant's BMI, athletic experience, etc. Finally, you'd need to do multivariate statistical analysis to determine whether there is a difference between races. In the end, I'm guessing you wouldn't see much difference. However, even if it there were a significant discrepancy between the races that was independent of other factors, you couldn't say that all blacks are better than all whites at jumping, or that all whites cannot jump as well. You could only say that, on average whites don't jump as well as other races.

Is there anything easier said than done?

There are numerous things that are easier said than done. For example, if I were to say "I will run a marathon", that would be easier to do than actually running said marathon.

If you can, give your personal generalization about each continent.

While that's not a question, I'll give it a shot.

North America is a continent with a wide area of climates and environments. It is inhabited by a highly westernized, capitalist people and has one of the largest spheres of influence per capita in the world.

South America is a continent of vast ecological variety and is home to the world's largest river. It's people are afflicted by a great disparate wealth gap, and this, combined with weak government oversight has led the region to be open to organized crime, most notably the drug trade.

Europe is a region of temperate, maritime climate. As compared to the Americas, it is more densely populated with heterogeneously distinct groups of people who, although ethnically distinct, are all westernized in background. They tend to favor socialism more so than capitalism.

Africa is a large continent of highly varied climates and ecosystems. The region has been politically unstable in recent history under a series of authoritarian governments. The region is typically characterized by poverty and agricultural based economies, though there appear to be rich natural resources.

Asia is, as the largest continent, highly variable in climate and environment. The southern section is dominated by China and India, both of which are rapidly growing under industrialization. The Chinese have an interesting economic system rooted in communism that is transitioning over to western style capitalism. The northern portion is dominated by Russia, which, while westernized, has a fairly authoritarian government.

Australia is a continent most noted for its ecosystems which are inhabited by unique flora and fauna. The people are similar to that of Europe and North America in their political philosophy.

Antartica is a large chunk of ice. Also, penguins.

Why are you so awesome????

If you could be reborn with any name, what would it be?

I would hardly say that I am, but my characteristics are a product of my genetics and my environment.

If I could choose another name to be born under, it would be Rudyard James Brisbane.

 

[Wang]

If you can, give your personal generalization about each continent.

While that's not a question, I'll give it a shot.

North America is a continent with a wide area of climates and environments. It is inhabited by a highly westernized, capitalist people and has one of the largest spheres of influence per capita in the world.

South America is a continent of vast ecological variety and is home to the world's largest river. It's people are afflicted by a great disparate wealth gap, and this, combined with weak government oversight has led the region to be open to organized crime, most notably the drug trade.

Europe is a region of temperate, maritime climate. As compared to the Americas, it is more densely populated with heterogeneously distinct groups of people who, although ethnically distinct, are all westernized in background. They tend to favor socialism more so than capitalism.

Africa is a large continent of highly varied climates and ecosystems. The region has been politically unstable in recent history under a series of authoritarian governments. The region is typically characterized by poverty and agricultural based economies, though there appear to be rich natural resources.

Asia is, as the largest continent, highly variable in climate and environment. The southern section is dominated by China and India, both of which are rapidly growing under industrialization. The Chinese have an interesting economic system rooted in communism that is transitioning over to western style capitalism. The northern portion is dominated by Russia, which, while westernized, has a fairly authoritarian government.

Australia is a continent most noted for its ecosystems which are inhabited by unique flora and fauna. The people are similar to that of Europe and North America in their political philosophy.

Antartica is a large chunk of ice. Also, penguins.

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[kmrasengan]

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I just don't like the part about Portugal, Spain and France. The others are kinda funny.

 

[saaaaaadpanda]

Just thought I'd share...

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I thought about posting something like that, but I was trying to be polite for once.

 

[Husky]

Just thought I'd share...

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On a more serious note...There have been arguments over whether comparisons of the last economic recession, or Great recession that hit the U.S in 2008 and the Great Depression of the 1930's are indeed analogous. As we all are aware of here in NB, the main criticism stems from as to whether or not it was the the incursion of the fed that created the spiraling of the markets in 1930's or whether it was a result of saved capital invested, into securities or stocks. If believing the former, wouldn't it then give credence to the opponents of such comparisons to the Great Depression?

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[Steaktacular]

I just don't like the part about Portugal, Spain and France. The others are kinda funny.

Yeah...We´re not that bad :|

 

[-God of War-]

Whitch show is better, The Simpsons or Futurama?

 

[saaaaaadpanda]

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On a more serious note...There have been arguments over whether comparisons of the last economic recession, or Great recession that hit the U.S in 2008 and the Great Depression of the 1930's are indeed analogous. As we all are aware of here in NB, the main criticism stems from as to whether or not it was the the incursion of the fed that created the spiraling of the markets in 1930's or whether it was a result of saved capital invested, into securities or stocks. If believing the former, wouldn't it then give credence to the opponents of such comparisons to the Great Depression?

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I think that it's not necessarily fair to compare the current recession and the Great Depression. They aren't directly analogous. The Great Depression was caused by the stock market crashing, bank failures, tariffs, and droughts. The definite causes of the recession aren't necessarily pinned down because it's still ongoing, but they include the housing market bubble, the trade deficit, and the fact that the US doesn't really make anything anymore. The key factor in both cases is a lack of governmental oversight. While there are related issues, the root causes are different.

Whitch show is better, The Simpsons or Futurama?

That's a matter of personal preference, but I like Futurama better. The Simpsons have become stale and dated whilst Futurama remains fresh and exciting.

 

[~Hebi Terumi~]

What are your views on interracial couples?

 

[saaaaaadpanda]

What are your views on interracial couples?

I'm all for 'em, considering I'm the product of an interracial marriage. I don't see why anyone should have a problem with them. It's better for your offspring if your mate is somewhat genetically diverse from you. It's the same reason having kids with your cousin is usually frowned upon.

 

[Husky]

I think that it's not necessarily fair to compare the current recession and the Great Depression. They aren't directly analogous. The Great Depression was caused by the stock market crashing, bank failures, tariffs, and droughts. The definite causes of the recession aren't necessarily pinned down because it's still ongoing, but they include the housing market bubble, the trade deficit, and the fact that the US doesn't really make anything anymore. The key factor in both cases is a lack of governmental oversight. While there are related issues, the root causes are different.



That's a matter of personal preference, but I like Futurama better. The Simpsons have become stale and dated whilst Futurama remains fresh and exciting.

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[saaaaaadpanda]

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That's what I try to provide.

 

[Bright Master]

Okay, if someone is making fun of your whole village, and your wife, and pops crap about you being weak, then say's "this is madness" when you respond negitively, what are you going to do next? Oh, and is standing next to a seeminglly endless pit?

 

[Kages]

How old is yo mom? XD

 

[Wang]

Okay, if someone is making fun of your whole village, and your wife, and pops crap about you being weak, then say's "this is madness" when you respond negitively, what are you going to do next?

This is my favorite question so far

 

[Young Thug]

Since you are technically black asian and white, how do people treat you in public?

 

[saaaaaadpanda]

Okay, if someone is making fun of your whole village, and your wife, and pops crap about you being weak, then say's "this is madness" when you respond negitively, what are you going to do next?

Well, if he "pops crap", I'm going to pop a cap... in his ass.

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How old is yo mom? XD

My mom just hit the big 50 earlier this month.

This is my favorite question so far

Knowing you, it would be.

Since you are technically black asian and white, how do people treat you in public?

They treat me like they would any other bear... they run screaming and call animal control.