Posts by rothwell

Forum	Topic	Date	Replies

Games & Challenges	Change 1 letter Only Game	Jul 23 2007 19:08 (UTC)	6,281
lust
Games & Challenges	Change 1 letter Only Game	Jul 17 2007 20:48 (UTC)	6,413
fate
The Lounge	American editor underestimates the intelligence of Harry Potter readers	Jul 17 2007 18:58 (UTC)	1
You are completely moronic if you think that changing phrases, like ?mum? to ?mom,? is dumbing down literature for Americans. Both ?mum? and ?mom? are slang for ?mother.? Slang varies between cultures, and sometimes can be misconstrued because of these cultural differences. It is not as if the word ?loquacious? was changed to read ?chatty;? that would be dumbing down. What we are discussing here is a matter of changing phrases and slang to suit various cultures. I?m neither endorsing these small alterations, nor saying that they are wrong, but it is certainly not dumbing down.
Games & Challenges	Change 1 letter Only Game	Jul 17 2007 18:30 (UTC)	6,415
take
Games & Challenges	Change 1 letter Only Game	Jul 16 2007 13:27 (UTC)	6,439
mall we're suppose to have 4 letters
Games & Challenges	Change 1 letter Only Game	Jul 13 2007 13:15 (UTC)	6,493
fine
Games & Challenges	What's Your Cartoon Name?	Jul 09 2007 18:39 (UTC)	68
Wow, mine sucks: Apple Bubblegerbil
The Lounge	American editor underestimates the intelligence of Harry Potter readers	Jul 09 2007 18:14 (UTC)	105
It's not a matter of dumbing down; it's a matter of culture. In America, spelling color with a "u" is grammatically incorrect. If children see it spelled incorrectly, they will write it incorrect. And while they may travel to England and be praised, back in the states they'll get marked wrong on their English papers. And so what if they changed the comparisons, the context is still the same.
Foods	Starbucks ideas :D	Jul 09 2007 18:06 (UTC)	4
Yummmm. I go to starbucks about everyday, they all know me and my order...I pretty sure they should just give it to me for free since I'm such a loyal customer. Haha :)
Games & Challenges	Change 1 letter Only Game	Jul 09 2007 13:30 (UTC)	6,541
BASH
Games & Challenges	Change 1 letter Only Game	Jul 03 2007 19:16 (UTC)	6,590
pita
Weight Loss	Scale, How do we know it's not cheating us?	Jul 03 2007 13:42 (UTC)
I can't believe your "friend" said that. I would never say such a thing to my friends. Here's some advice: Get those M&Ms out for your house. Dont buy junk. Dont buy it for you and dont buy if for your daughter. You're spending money on things that are harmful to you, and having it around will make you want to eat it, or binge on it. Also, feeding it to your daughter may make her fall into the same eating cycles as you, causing her to possible have weight problems when she gets older.
Weight Loss	does this happen to any of you ladies?	Jul 03 2007 13:35 (UTC)	1
That's funny, I got my period and gained 3 pounds
Games & Challenges	Change 1 letter Only Game	Jul 02 2007 13:49 (UTC)	6,598
oath
Weight Loss	College students let's band together	Jun 29 2007 21:18 (UTC)	5
Wow, I'm surprised most of you don't drink. I?m going to be a sophomore and I went out a lot freshman year. My first semester I went out about 5 times a week, but that began to take a toll on my mind; I was always tired and would sleep the days away. During Christmas break I wasn?t getting as much exercise as I did in college (it?s an urban campus so I probably walk 3 miles a day plus go to the gym), but I was eating the same. So I gained weight. Then my second semester I started getting very stressed. I had a 3.9 my first semester and felt so much pressure to maintain it (which I did, thank goodness). Anyway, I was stressed and turned to all the snacks laying around my sorority house (I?m required to be on the Greek meal plan). This coming semester I'm going to turn to fitness instead of food when I'm feeling stressed. Overeating only makes stress worse because you feel so guilty! Also in terms of going out, I think the trick is just don't eat a whole lot that day, then before you go out eat a full, healthy meal so you don't get sick later. Then in the morning hit the gym and sweat all of the toxins out of you.
Weight Loss	Find your twin on CC!	Jun 28 2007 16:51 (UTC)	1,687
hello! 5'8" 19 years old 159 pounds small frame goal is 143
Motivation	List 5 things you love about yourself...	Jun 27 2007 21:18 (UTC)	159
I set high goals and follow through I am very creative I make people laugh I am a great friend I live like I may die tomorrow and dream like I will live forever
Motivation	Reward system!	Jun 27 2007 20:28 (UTC)	9
Awe a photo shoot is such a cool idea! What are you getting pictures for? Just for fun? I like the dollar for each pound idea too :)
Weight Loss	Celebrities a bad example	Jun 26 2007 19:51 (UTC)	12
Tully, let me define what an average is. An average is a typical amount, rate, or norm. Being normal is by definition ?conforming to the standard or the common type.? What is normal in our country is to be overweight. The American Obesity Association claims that currently 64.5 percent of us are overweight. Our country is interesting in that aspect. We have an obsession with emaciated celebrities and yet, as Americans, the majority of us are overweight, and above that, we have accepted it as normal. I never said that to be considered thin, or healthy for that matter, bones should be showing. I am saying that just because a size 14 is the American average, and because by Americans standards it's normal, does not mean it?s healthy. I?m 5?8? and wear a size 8. I joined this site because I have excess fat. Now if I went up 3 sizes I would have more fat. Is having excess fat normal? Yes. Is it healthy? No. That is my point.
Weight Loss	Celebrities a bad example	Jun 26 2007 18:10 (UTC)	15
The average woman in America is a size 14 That doesn't mean a size 14 is heathy. It is a well know fact that Americans are overweight; so the average woman's weight in American is nothing to aspire to.

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