tips4youmembership

Is costco or walmart cheaper to shop at i want the best deals on groceries?

yes i want to get the best prices and bulk deals i know both walmart and costco are really cheap to shop at but would like to get our opinion on which is better

i am tired of gettin ripped off at stater brothers and albertsons i want to save hundreds upon thousands of dollars

How much does a pair of prescription sunglasses cost at Costco? Will it be the best deal?

about -7 both eyes

Do They Still Sell Creative Cubes (c and c cage grids) at Costco?

Hi. Im getting 2 guinea pigs soon and was going to build a c and c cage. cavyspirit.com said the best deal was costco‘s cubes with 30 grids and connectors. I looked online for them but couldn’t find them. I haven’t checked with the store yet but I’ve heard many people say that they could not find them at costco. I was just wondering if they still sell them from there because I think its a really good deal. Thanks!

Which of these desktop computers is the best deal from Costco?

ZT Systems Q8300 2.5GHz
4GB DDR2 750GB HDD
CPU ONLY
19-in1 Digital Card Reader
Lifetime Toll-Free 24/7 Tech Support
Item # 388843
Processor & Memory:
Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Processor Q8300 at (2.5GHz)
* 4MB L2 cache
* 1333MHz Front Side Bus
* 4GB DDR2 SDRAM memory (2 x 2GB, shared)

Drives:
* 750GB (7,200RPM) SATA Hard Drive
* 20x max DVD±RW Burner Drive
* 19-in-1 digital multimedia card reader

Graphics & Video:
* Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce® 7050 graphics

Communications:
* 10/100 Ethernet LAN

Audio:
* VIA VT1708B 8-channel high-definition audio CODEC
* ZT Multimedia Stereo Speakers

Keyboard & Mouse:
* ZT 104-Key Desktop Keyboard
* ZT Optical Mouse

Expandability:
* Two 5.25″ external (1 available)
* Two 3.5″ external (1 available)

Ports and Slots (total):
* 6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 4 rear)
* 2 x PS/2 connectors
* 1 x VGA port
* 1 x LAN (RJ45 port)
* 1 x COM port
* 1 x Parallel port
* 8-Channel Audio I/O ports
* 1 x PCI-e x16 slot
* 1 x PCI-e x1 slot
* 2 x PCI slots

Operating System:
* Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit)

Additional Software:
* Symantec Norton Internet Security 2009 (90-day trial)
link: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11379075&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=&lang=en-US#

HP a6667c-b 24″W
E5200 2.5GHz 4GB DDR2 500GB HDD
64-Bit Vista® Home Premium
HP Pocket Media Drive Bay
15-in-1 Memory Card Reader
Item # 341096
Processor & Memory:
* Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor E5200 (2.50GHz)
* 2MB L2 cache
* 800MHz Front Side Bus
* 4GB DDR2 SDRAM memory (4 x 1024MB)

Drives:
* 500GB (7,200RPM) SATA hard drive
* LightScribe 16x max DVD±RW drive with double layer support

Graphics & Video:
* HP w2408h Vivid Color 24″ diagonal widescreen flat panel monitor with BrightView Technology; integrated speakers and adjustable tilt
* 128MB Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100

Communications:
* 10/100/1000 network interface
* 56K modem

Audio:
* High definition audio, 8-speaker configurable

Keyboard & Mouse:
* HP Multimedia Keyboard
* HP Optical Mouse

Expandability (Total Slots):
* 1 PCIe x16 slot
* 2 PCIe x1 slots
* 1 PCI
* 2 external 5.25″ bays (one available)
* 1 external 3.5″ bay (occupied)
* 2 internal 3.5″ bays (one available)

Ports:
* HP Pocket Media Drive Bay

* Front panel 15-in-1 memory card reader: supports SmartMedia, xD, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital (SD), Mini Secure Digital, Compact Flash I, Compact Flash II, IBM Microdrive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, RSMMC, MMC Mobile, MMC+
* Six USB 2.0 ports (2 Front, 4 Back)
* Two IEEE-1394 Firewire ports (1 front, 1 back)
* Headphone, microphone (FRONT)
* Two PS/2; digital audio in/out; LAN; microphone/line-in/line-out; rear speaker out/side speaker out/center (subwoofer) (REAR)
* VGA out

Operating System:
* Microsoft® Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 (64-bit)
link: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11313795&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&eCat=BC|84|56671&N=4017759&Mo=9&pos=2&No=3&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=4579&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&ec=BC-EC5-Cat84&topnav=

——————————————-

p.s. I may have to get a separate monitor if I get the first one at a better price

How much are I touches at costco? Also how much are 8gb nanos at costco?

3rd generation itouches 8gb or 32gb and 5th generation 8gb nanos. Also were can I find the best deals on them?

Best deals you’ve gotten on wedding stuff?

Who else is using Sam’s, Costco, BJ’s Warehouse, or any other warehouse store or wholesale shop for wedding stuff? What is the best deal you’ve found at those places?

If you aren’t shopping there, please share your awesome deals with us.

Our best deal:
We’re getting our tablecloths, napkins, plates (basic restaurant plates), and silverware at Sam’s Club. It’s $350-ish for 140 people!!! That’s the best deal I’ve ever seen. We’re gonna donate all the stuff to the church where we’re having the reception after we’re done because who really needs 140 plates, forks, and napkins? And who needs 18 tablecloths?
torit: I would have never thought of telling them before the wedding. We were just going to surprise them afterwards with the gift.
Ang*BTB: I can’t find anywhere in our area that will rent linens unless you’re using their facilities. I figured $2-3 per person is pretty inexpensive.

Best Television – what should I buy?

Finally going to jump in and buy a large screen TV. Would like to spend between less than a grand – and need to get a DVD player as well. (do some televisions come with them built in?) Would love to see where you read reviews and did research in order to buy the best television and get the best deal. Looked at Costco – but I’m really lost. Thanks!

history channel?

If you have Comcast… what is the channel for The History Channel????
I’m in San Fransico….
Thnks!

History Channel?

So, how did everyone feel about the History Channel‘s The Universe series???? Also, all there other series and shows about space???? I think they are pretty interesting. Some were awesome and some were the perfect sleeping pill. just wanted tot hink what you guys thought

What channel is History Channel on comcast digital cable?

I have to watch a documentary for school on the human machine
and Ive been flippin through all my channels and likeee i couldnt find
history channel. So whats the channel plz? thanks. 10 points for best answer and achannel!

Why is the History channel showing a bunch of shows about aliens?

Every time I turn it to the history channel, they always have a different show about extra terrestrials and how they came down to earth to help the Myans or other civilizations out to give them ideas. Television has always shown tv shows about aliens and occasional shows about Roswell, but I think the history channel is over doing these types of shows. Is there a reason why the History channel keeps showing these shows over and over again? Are there really aliens that came from the future to help these civilizations out, and since they have found evidence that’s why they are frequently showing these shows? Any thoughts please.

What are all the history channel documentary’s about ww2?

What are all the history channel documentary’s about ww2? Please give a list of what the episode was called. Ex. History Channel – The plot to kill Hitler. You dont have to list them if you can find a site with them all already listed., just provide the link to the site. In case you cant figure it out i love learning bout ww2, i think its one of the most interesting events in history.

What is the mysterious music played on the History Channel?

A lot of times on the history channel there is a specific music theme they play, typically when someone is talking about UFO’s or monsters. It is two medium string notes (violin, cello, ect.), followed by two lower notes. Does anyone have any idea what the title of the music is?

How can I tell good History Channel documentaries from bad?

I’ve been getting really into documentaries recently but I’ve noticed some of the History Channel stuff is really well done and some is absolute garbage! Anyone know how to tell the difference before I buy one? Are there certain directors to look for? Or “specials” vs. tv shows? Maybe the amount of people involved in making it will clue me in?

What are some fun, but cheap or free, activities or things to see in denver or up north on I-25?

We are taking a mini road trip to denver from fort collins (CO) and are looking for fun things to do. We are pretty close to broke, and would love to find some fun stuff that is free, or at least cheap. Any ideas?

Things To Do In Highlands Ranch/Denver, CO?

Hello. I am going to denver next week for about a week. i was wondering what kind of stuff there is to do. I really like free stuff, ha. so let me know what kind of things there are to do like hiking, parks, movies, bowling, historical stuff, and other interesting stuff. it doesn’t have to be free.

Anybody sold stuff on Craig’s List in Denver/Boulder area?

If so, just curious what your experiences were. Is it free to list things, is it safe, did things sell, what do you accept as pay (cash, check, etc.)???

So I’m visiting her, going to her city, driving my car. She doesn’t have a car. I have only been to Denver,CO,

So I’m visiting her, going to her city, driving my car. She doesn’t have a car. I have only been to Denver,CO, once, and I don’t know where to go ect. She likes it when I’m in charge, when I take her somewhere and she has a great time, but doesn’t have to figure what we are going to do. So I’ll be in charge of showing her a great time, In a city I don’t know in my car. I like her very much, and thinks she really deserve some stress free time to just relax and enjoy herself. I don’t know where to do or what to do. Anyone have in ideas? I don’t want to go to the movies, boring stuff like that, I want it to be spectacular for her.

interior decoration help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

we were looking for decoration items for our new home. we went through one of the furniture stores here in Denver which offer free design services if we buy stuff from their store.So we’been talking to this designer guy and hes helping us get stuff for our home. But he wants us buy everything from his store so that he can get commission. We already went over our budget of $2000 and still got more stuff to buy. so we thought about buying some items from other stores like antique shops so we can save money, but will that be alright since he gave us all the ideas and now we buy from outside.Should we worry about his commission or our budget.will he be pissed if we let him know that we are gonna buy from other stores. What you guys would do in this situation???????PLZZZZZ HLP!!!!!

please help i have to have all my stuff done by midnight tonight or else i fail please help!!! history?

1.
Which of the following was an effect of the growth in mining?
A) Decreased crime due to the prevalence of law enforcement officers in the new territories.
B) The rise of boomtowns in areas where gold, silver, copper, and lead were found.
C) Fewer railroad stops in the areas where mines were built.
D) Families living in community homes with multiple families, due to a shortage of lumber supplies.
2.
All of the following occurred because of the growth of mining except:
A) The admission of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana as states
B) Creation of vigilante committees to control crime
C) A number of towns that went bust after mining resources were gone
D) An increase in the price of silver because of its great supply

3.
Which of the following greatly spurred the settlement of Colorado, Arizona, and Montana?
A) The availability of free land
B) The arrival of large numbers of miners
C) The growth of the cattle industry
D) The presence of peaceful, orderly towns
4.
Which city became the second largest in the West due in large part to the mining of gold and silver, which brought railroads to the area?
A) Denver
B) San Francisco
C) Phoenix
D) Leadville
5.
What industry greatly expanded because of mining growth in the West?
A) Textiles
B) Communications
C) Railroad
D) Cotton mills
6.
Which of the following was an effect of the growth of ranching?
A) Cattle from the East adapted to life on the Great Plains.
B) Many people created large private ranches in California on federal land.
C) Increased crime with bandits taking large numbers of cattle from ranchers
D) Several cattle trails were created by Texas ranchers driving herds north for sale.
7.
All of the following resulted from the growth of ranching except:
A) Increased sales of longhorn cattle to businesses in the East
B) Some Texas longhorn cattle went to ranchers in other parts of the West to increase their herds.
C) Boomtowns going bust when people decided to pursue ranching instead of mining
D) An increase in investment in the cattle business from people in the eastern United States and Britain.
8.
What was one undesired effect of the growth of ranching on ranchers?
A) Sheep herders relocated their flocks to the open range for grazing, blocking cattle trails.
B) Railroads began to open more stations and create more routes throughout the West.
C) Most people moved to the Great Plains to become ranchers when mining wasn’t successful for them.
D) Concerns were raised about the environmental impact of the longhorn cattle on open range land.
9.
In which of the following ways did ranching change as it grew?
A) More eastern-bred cattle were brought to the Great Plains.
B) Open range ranching ended and cattle were raised on ranches fenced in by barbed wire.
C) The role of the cowboy expanded as more ranchers established their own ranches.
D) The price of beef continued to rise as more cattle went to market in the 1880s.
10.
One successful approach to farming on the Great Plains was dry farming, in which farmers
A) cooperated to build community irrigation ditches.
B) dug out depressions to create ponds for irrigation.
C) grew crops that could withstand long periods without rain.
D) planted seeds deep in the ground.
11.
In the 1890s, when a glut of wheat on the world market caused prices to drop, some farmers tried to survive by
A) planting corn and other crops.
B) forming cooperatives.
C) mortgaging their land.
D) buying more land on credit.
12.
Which of the following was a hardship faced by settlers on the Great Plains?
A) Prairie fires
B) Flooding
C) Too many trees
D) Loose soil
13.
Which of the following inventions helped farmers on the Great Plains succeed in planting and harvesting their crops?
A) Barbed wire
B) Threshing machines
C) Hydraulic planters
D) Haciendas
14.
What problems did many early settlers in the Great Plains face?
A) Insufficient funds to purchase farming land
B) Railroads owned much of the land, making it hard to find a place to settle.
C) Difficulty accessing water and lack of trees to build homes
D) Unsanitary conditions that spread disease
15.
What contributed to the success of the Great Plains farmers throughout the 1870s?
A) A great surplus of land to farm
B) Supplementing their farm income by selling cattle they kept on their land
C) The extinction of the buffalo that once roamed the plains
D) Above average rainfall in the area

Does anyone know a lagit site to enter free writing contests heres my true narrative?

Marine Corp Bound

It was the summer of 2003; I had just graduated high school and was stuck with the decision of going to college or joining the United States Marine Corp. My Father, a former Marine told me to go to college, as he knew from experience how hard the Marines could be. I chose not to listen to him and to follow in his footsteps. I was soon about to experience the toughest challenge of my life.
On October 13th 2003, I said goodbye to my Parents and brother as they sadly hugged me and wished me luck. I boarded a plane from Denver Colorado headed straight to San Diego, where I would spend the next three months on Marine Corp Recruit Depot for boot camp. As I sat there anxiously waiting for the plane to land in San Diego, I was filled with emotions. One part of me was excited to finally get the chance to follow in my father’s footsteps and earn the title of Marine, the other part of me felt scared, not knowing what to expect, except for the horror stories that my father told me from his experience. I began to question whether I was doing the right thing or not. My stomach felt like it was tied in a million knots. What if I failed? What if I couldn’t handle it and was sent home? What would my family think of me then? The pilot told the flight attendants to prepare the cabin for landing, this was it. I took a deep breath and tried to clear my mind.
I exited the plane and was escorted by a marine liaison to the airport military lounge which was called a USO. When I entered the USO the marine liaison told me to take a seat and get comfortable, he told me that the marine drill instructors will arrive shortly to pick me up and take me to the depot where I would begin my training. I began to look for an open seat, as most of the seats were already occupied by others who were also going to boot camp. I decided to stand next to a group of guys that just graduated boot camp and earned the title. I started to ask one of the newly appointed marines how boot camp was. He took one looked at me and said, “Good luck, it was the hardest, most physically and mentally challenging experience I have ever faced.” Just then, a loud wind of voices came roaring through the door followed by 10 drill instructors. The drill instructors all started shouting for everyone to get outside. I started running, following the crowd out the front door of the USO. As one of the drill instructors started taking roll call, the others started yelling and screaming in all of our faces, telling us to board the buses and that we are now owned by the United States Marine Corps. At that moment I will never forget how bad my body began to shake with fear.
The first month of boot camp was complete hell, we were constantly getting screamed at. The drill instructors were there to break all of our old habits and break us down to our lowest possible point, and only then start molding us to the Marine Corps standard. Our 18 hour days consisted of doing physical training, drilling with our rifles, and getting punished by the drill instructors when we didn’t do what they wanted exactly how they wanted it. I felt like giving up during this first month, I really began to tell myself that I should have listened to my father and went to college.
During the second month of boot camp, I started learning what a team was all about. For all of us in my platoon it started to become we instead of I, or me. We were learning the routine, and realizing that as long as we worked together and performed to the highest standard, we were treated better. The stuff that I once thought was hard, such as the physical training and drilling all day on the parade deck was becoming easier. We were all becoming much stronger and physically able to endure the hardest challenges. During this second month I started to truly believe that I could do this. At night I would lay in the rack, visioning what graduation would be like, seeing my father amongst the crowds of people cheering, proud of his son for following in his footsteps.
The final month of boot camp we were starting to get treated like marines. I could see graduation just around the corner. Our platoon would spend hours getting ready for graduation and completing the final drill and fitness tests. We would show our drill instructors what we learned by passing all the required tests that were put in front of us.
On January 9th 2004, I held my head high in front of hundreds of proud family members. My senior Drill instructor stepped in front of me and told me to hold out my hand. He placed an eagle globe and anchor in my hand and said congratulations Marine. As a tear slowly crept down my face, it hit me, I did it, I completed the toughest challenge of my life yet, I am a United States Marine.

What are some fun, but cheap or free, activities or things to see in denver or up north on I-25?

We are taking a mini road trip to denver from fort collins (CO) and are looking for fun things to do. We are pretty close to broke, and would love to find some fun stuff that is free, or at least cheap. Any ideas?

Things To Do In Highlands Ranch/Denver, CO?

Hello. I am going to denver next week for about a week. i was wondering what kind of stuff there is to do. I really like free stuff, ha. so let me know what kind of things there are to do like hiking, parks, movies, bowling, historical stuff, and other interesting stuff. it doesn’t have to be free.

Anybody sold stuff on Craig’s List in Denver/Boulder area?

If so, just curious what your experiences were. Is it free to list things, is it safe, did things sell, what do you accept as pay (cash, check, etc.)???

So I’m visiting her, going to her city, driving my car. She doesn’t have a car. I have only been to Denver,CO,

So I’m visiting her, going to her city, driving my car. She doesn’t have a car. I have only been to Denver,CO, once, and I don’t know where to go ect. She likes it when I’m in charge, when I take her somewhere and she has a great time, but doesn’t have to figure what we are going to do. So I’ll be in charge of showing her a great time, In a city I don’t know in my car. I like her very much, and thinks she really deserve some stress free time to just relax and enjoy herself. I don’t know where to do or what to do. Anyone have in ideas? I don’t want to go to the movies, boring stuff like that, I want it to be spectacular for her.

interior decoration help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

we were looking for decoration items for our new home. we went through one of the furniture stores here in Denver which offer free design services if we buy stuff from their store.So we’been talking to this designer guy and hes helping us get stuff for our home. But he wants us buy everything from his store so that he can get commission. We already went over our budget of $2000 and still got more stuff to buy. so we thought about buying some items from other stores like antique shops so we can save money, but will that be alright since he gave us all the ideas and now we buy from outside.Should we worry about his commission or our budget.will he be pissed if we let him know that we are gonna buy from other stores. What you guys would do in this situation???????PLZZZZZ HLP!!!!!

please help i have to have all my stuff done by midnight tonight or else i fail please help!!! history?

1.
Which of the following was an effect of the growth in mining?
A) Decreased crime due to the prevalence of law enforcement officers in the new territories.
B) The rise of boomtowns in areas where gold, silver, copper, and lead were found.
C) Fewer railroad stops in the areas where mines were built.
D) Families living in community homes with multiple families, due to a shortage of lumber supplies.
2.
All of the following occurred because of the growth of mining except:
A) The admission of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana as states
B) Creation of vigilante committees to control crime
C) A number of towns that went bust after mining resources were gone
D) An increase in the price of silver because of its great supply

3.
Which of the following greatly spurred the settlement of Colorado, Arizona, and Montana?
A) The availability of free land
B) The arrival of large numbers of miners
C) The growth of the cattle industry
D) The presence of peaceful, orderly towns
4.
Which city became the second largest in the West due in large part to the mining of gold and silver, which brought railroads to the area?
A) Denver
B) San Francisco
C) Phoenix
D) Leadville
5.
What industry greatly expanded because of mining growth in the West?
A) Textiles
B) Communications
C) Railroad
D) Cotton mills
6.
Which of the following was an effect of the growth of ranching?
A) Cattle from the East adapted to life on the Great Plains.
B) Many people created large private ranches in California on federal land.
C) Increased crime with bandits taking large numbers of cattle from ranchers
D) Several cattle trails were created by Texas ranchers driving herds north for sale.
7.
All of the following resulted from the growth of ranching except:
A) Increased sales of longhorn cattle to businesses in the East
B) Some Texas longhorn cattle went to ranchers in other parts of the West to increase their herds.
C) Boomtowns going bust when people decided to pursue ranching instead of mining
D) An increase in investment in the cattle business from people in the eastern United States and Britain.
8.
What was one undesired effect of the growth of ranching on ranchers?
A) Sheep herders relocated their flocks to the open range for grazing, blocking cattle trails.
B) Railroads began to open more stations and create more routes throughout the West.
C) Most people moved to the Great Plains to become ranchers when mining wasn’t successful for them.
D) Concerns were raised about the environmental impact of the longhorn cattle on open range land.
9.
In which of the following ways did ranching change as it grew?
A) More eastern-bred cattle were brought to the Great Plains.
B) Open range ranching ended and cattle were raised on ranches fenced in by barbed wire.
C) The role of the cowboy expanded as more ranchers established their own ranches.
D) The price of beef continued to rise as more cattle went to market in the 1880s.
10.
One successful approach to farming on the Great Plains was dry farming, in which farmers
A) cooperated to build community irrigation ditches.
B) dug out depressions to create ponds for irrigation.
C) grew crops that could withstand long periods without rain.
D) planted seeds deep in the ground.
11.
In the 1890s, when a glut of wheat on the world market caused prices to drop, some farmers tried to survive by
A) planting corn and other crops.
B) forming cooperatives.
C) mortgaging their land.
D) buying more land on credit.
12.
Which of the following was a hardship faced by settlers on the Great Plains?
A) Prairie fires
B) Flooding
C) Too many trees
D) Loose soil
13.
Which of the following inventions helped farmers on the Great Plains succeed in planting and harvesting their crops?
A) Barbed wire
B) Threshing machines
C) Hydraulic planters
D) Haciendas
14.
What problems did many early settlers in the Great Plains face?
A) Insufficient funds to purchase farming land
B) Railroads owned much of the land, making it hard to find a place to settle.
C) Difficulty accessing water and lack of trees to build homes
D) Unsanitary conditions that spread disease
15.
What contributed to the success of the Great Plains farmers throughout the 1870s?
A) A great surplus of land to farm
B) Supplementing their farm income by selling cattle they kept on their land
C) The extinction of the buffalo that once roamed the plains
D) Above average rainfall in the area

Does anyone know a lagit site to enter free writing contests heres my true narrative?

Marine Corp Bound

It was the summer of 2003; I had just graduated high school and was stuck with the decision of going to college or joining the United States Marine Corp. My Father, a former Marine told me to go to college, as he knew from experience how hard the Marines could be. I chose not to listen to him and to follow in his footsteps. I was soon about to experience the toughest challenge of my life.
On October 13th 2003, I said goodbye to my Parents and brother as they sadly hugged me and wished me luck. I boarded a plane from Denver Colorado headed straight to San Diego, where I would spend the next three months on Marine Corp Recruit Depot for boot camp. As I sat there anxiously waiting for the plane to land in San Diego, I was filled with emotions. One part of me was excited to finally get the chance to follow in my father’s footsteps and earn the title of Marine, the other part of me felt scared, not knowing what to expect, except for the horror stories that my father told me from his experience. I began to question whether I was doing the right thing or not. My stomach felt like it was tied in a million knots. What if I failed? What if I couldn’t handle it and was sent home? What would my family think of me then? The pilot told the flight attendants to prepare the cabin for landing, this was it. I took a deep breath and tried to clear my mind.
I exited the plane and was escorted by a marine liaison to the airport military lounge which was called a USO. When I entered the USO the marine liaison told me to take a seat and get comfortable, he told me that the marine drill instructors will arrive shortly to pick me up and take me to the depot where I would begin my training. I began to look for an open seat, as most of the seats were already occupied by others who were also going to boot camp. I decided to stand next to a group of guys that just graduated boot camp and earned the title. I started to ask one of the newly appointed marines how boot camp was. He took one looked at me and said, “Good luck, it was the hardest, most physically and mentally challenging experience I have ever faced.” Just then, a loud wind of voices came roaring through the door followed by 10 drill instructors. The drill instructors all started shouting for everyone to get outside. I started running, following the crowd out the front door of the USO. As one of the drill instructors started taking roll call, the others started yelling and screaming in all of our faces, telling us to board the buses and that we are now owned by the United States Marine Corps. At that moment I will never forget how bad my body began to shake with fear.
The first month of boot camp was complete hell, we were constantly getting screamed at. The drill instructors were there to break all of our old habits and break us down to our lowest possible point, and only then start molding us to the Marine Corps standard. Our 18 hour days consisted of doing physical training, drilling with our rifles, and getting punished by the drill instructors when we didn’t do what they wanted exactly how they wanted it. I felt like giving up during this first month, I really began to tell myself that I should have listened to my father and went to college.
During the second month of boot camp, I started learning what a team was all about. For all of us in my platoon it started to become we instead of I, or me. We were learning the routine, and realizing that as long as we worked together and performed to the highest standard, we were treated better. The stuff that I once thought was hard, such as the physical training and drilling all day on the parade deck was becoming easier. We were all becoming much stronger and physically able to endure the hardest challenges. During this second month I started to truly believe that I could do this. At night I would lay in the rack, visioning what graduation would be like, seeing my father amongst the crowds of people cheering, proud of his son for following in his footsteps.
The final month of boot camp we were starting to get treated like marines. I could see graduation just around the corner. Our platoon would spend hours getting ready for graduation and completing the final drill and fitness tests. We would show our drill instructors what we learned by passing all the required tests that were put in front of us.
On January 9th 2004, I held my head high in front of hundreds of proud family members. My senior Drill instructor stepped in front of me and told me to hold out my hand. He placed an eagle globe and anchor in my hand and said congratulations Marine. As a tear slowly crept down my face, it hit me, I did it, I completed the toughest challenge of my life yet, I am a United States Marine.

What are some fun, but cheap or free, activities or things to see in denver or up north on I-25?

We are taking a mini road trip to denver from fort collins (CO) and are looking for fun things to do. We are pretty close to broke, and would love to find some fun stuff that is free, or at least cheap. Any ideas?

Things To Do In Highlands Ranch/Denver, CO?

Hello. I am going to denver next week for about a week. i was wondering what kind of stuff there is to do. I really like free stuff, ha. so let me know what kind of things there are to do like hiking, parks, movies, bowling, historical stuff, and other interesting stuff. it doesn’t have to be free.

Anybody sold stuff on Craig’s List in Denver/Boulder area?

If so, just curious what your experiences were. Is it free to list things, is it safe, did things sell, what do you accept as pay (cash, check, etc.)???

So I’m visiting her, going to her city, driving my car. She doesn’t have a car. I have only been to Denver,CO,

So I’m visiting her, going to her city, driving my car. She doesn’t have a car. I have only been to Denver,CO, once, and I don’t know where to go ect. She likes it when I’m in charge, when I take her somewhere and she has a great time, but doesn’t have to figure what we are going to do. So I’ll be in charge of showing her a great time, In a city I don’t know in my car. I like her very much, and thinks she really deserve some stress free time to just relax and enjoy herself. I don’t know where to do or what to do. Anyone have in ideas? I don’t want to go to the movies, boring stuff like that, I want it to be spectacular for her.

interior decoration help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

we were looking for decoration items for our new home. we went through one of the furniture stores here in Denver which offer free design services if we buy stuff from their store.So we’been talking to this designer guy and hes helping us get stuff for our home. But he wants us buy everything from his store so that he can get commission. We already went over our budget of $2000 and still got more stuff to buy. so we thought about buying some items from other stores like antique shops so we can save money, but will that be alright since he gave us all the ideas and now we buy from outside.Should we worry about his commission or our budget.will he be pissed if we let him know that we are gonna buy from other stores. What you guys would do in this situation???????PLZZZZZ HLP!!!!!

please help i have to have all my stuff done by midnight tonight or else i fail please help!!! history?

1.
Which of the following was an effect of the growth in mining?
A) Decreased crime due to the prevalence of law enforcement officers in the new territories.
B) The rise of boomtowns in areas where gold, silver, copper, and lead were found.
C) Fewer railroad stops in the areas where mines were built.
D) Families living in community homes with multiple families, due to a shortage of lumber supplies.
2.
All of the following occurred because of the growth of mining except:
A) The admission of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana as states
B) Creation of vigilante committees to control crime
C) A number of towns that went bust after mining resources were gone
D) An increase in the price of silver because of its great supply

3.
Which of the following greatly spurred the settlement of Colorado, Arizona, and Montana?
A) The availability of free land
B) The arrival of large numbers of miners
C) The growth of the cattle industry
D) The presence of peaceful, orderly towns
4.
Which city became the second largest in the West due in large part to the mining of gold and silver, which brought railroads to the area?
A) Denver
B) San Francisco
C) Phoenix
D) Leadville
5.
What industry greatly expanded because of mining growth in the West?
A) Textiles
B) Communications
C) Railroad
D) Cotton mills
6.
Which of the following was an effect of the growth of ranching?
A) Cattle from the East adapted to life on the Great Plains.
B) Many people created large private ranches in California on federal land.
C) Increased crime with bandits taking large numbers of cattle from ranchers
D) Several cattle trails were created by Texas ranchers driving herds north for sale.
7.
All of the following resulted from the growth of ranching except:
A) Increased sales of longhorn cattle to businesses in the East
B) Some Texas longhorn cattle went to ranchers in other parts of the West to increase their herds.
C) Boomtowns going bust when people decided to pursue ranching instead of mining
D) An increase in investment in the cattle business from people in the eastern United States and Britain.
8.
What was one undesired effect of the growth of ranching on ranchers?
A) Sheep herders relocated their flocks to the open range for grazing, blocking cattle trails.
B) Railroads began to open more stations and create more routes throughout the West.
C) Most people moved to the Great Plains to become ranchers when mining wasn’t successful for them.
D) Concerns were raised about the environmental impact of the longhorn cattle on open range land.
9.
In which of the following ways did ranching change as it grew?
A) More eastern-bred cattle were brought to the Great Plains.
B) Open range ranching ended and cattle were raised on ranches fenced in by barbed wire.
C) The role of the cowboy expanded as more ranchers established their own ranches.
D) The price of beef continued to rise as more cattle went to market in the 1880s.
10.
One successful approach to farming on the Great Plains was dry farming, in which farmers
A) cooperated to build community irrigation ditches.
B) dug out depressions to create ponds for irrigation.
C) grew crops that could withstand long periods without rain.
D) planted seeds deep in the ground.
11.
In the 1890s, when a glut of wheat on the world market caused prices to drop, some farmers tried to survive by
A) planting corn and other crops.
B) forming cooperatives.
C) mortgaging their land.
D) buying more land on credit.
12.
Which of the following was a hardship faced by settlers on the Great Plains?
A) Prairie fires
B) Flooding
C) Too many trees
D) Loose soil
13.
Which of the following inventions helped farmers on the Great Plains succeed in planting and harvesting their crops?
A) Barbed wire
B) Threshing machines
C) Hydraulic planters
D) Haciendas
14.
What problems did many early settlers in the Great Plains face?
A) Insufficient funds to purchase farming land
B) Railroads owned much of the land, making it hard to find a place to settle.
C) Difficulty accessing water and lack of trees to build homes
D) Unsanitary conditions that spread disease
15.
What contributed to the success of the Great Plains farmers throughout the 1870s?
A) A great surplus of land to farm
B) Supplementing their farm income by selling cattle they kept on their land
C) The extinction of the buffalo that once roamed the plains
D) Above average rainfall in the area

Does anyone know a lagit site to enter free writing contests heres my true narrative?

Marine Corp Bound

It was the summer of 2003; I had just graduated high school and was stuck with the decision of going to college or joining the United States Marine Corp. My Father, a former Marine told me to go to college, as he knew from experience how hard the Marines could be. I chose not to listen to him and to follow in his footsteps. I was soon about to experience the toughest challenge of my life.
On October 13th 2003, I said goodbye to my Parents and brother as they sadly hugged me and wished me luck. I boarded a plane from Denver Colorado headed straight to San Diego, where I would spend the next three months on Marine Corp Recruit Depot for boot camp. As I sat there anxiously waiting for the plane to land in San Diego, I was filled with emotions. One part of me was excited to finally get the chance to follow in my father’s footsteps and earn the title of Marine, the other part of me felt scared, not knowing what to expect, except for the horror stories that my father told me from his experience. I began to question whether I was doing the right thing or not. My stomach felt like it was tied in a million knots. What if I failed? What if I couldn’t handle it and was sent home? What would my family think of me then? The pilot told the flight attendants to prepare the cabin for landing, this was it. I took a deep breath and tried to clear my mind.
I exited the plane and was escorted by a marine liaison to the airport military lounge which was called a USO. When I entered the USO the marine liaison told me to take a seat and get comfortable, he told me that the marine drill instructors will arrive shortly to pick me up and take me to the depot where I would begin my training. I began to look for an open seat, as most of the seats were already occupied by others who were also going to boot camp. I decided to stand next to a group of guys that just graduated boot camp and earned the title. I started to ask one of the newly appointed marines how boot camp was. He took one looked at me and said, “Good luck, it was the hardest, most physically and mentally challenging experience I have ever faced.” Just then, a loud wind of voices came roaring through the door followed by 10 drill instructors. The drill instructors all started shouting for everyone to get outside. I started running, following the crowd out the front door of the USO. As one of the drill instructors started taking roll call, the others started yelling and screaming in all of our faces, telling us to board the buses and that we are now owned by the United States Marine Corps. At that moment I will never forget how bad my body began to shake with fear.
The first month of boot camp was complete hell, we were constantly getting screamed at. The drill instructors were there to break all of our old habits and break us down to our lowest possible point, and only then start molding us to the Marine Corps standard. Our 18 hour days consisted of doing physical training, drilling with our rifles, and getting punished by the drill instructors when we didn’t do what they wanted exactly how they wanted it. I felt like giving up during this first month, I really began to tell myself that I should have listened to my father and went to college.
During the second month of boot camp, I started learning what a team was all about. For all of us in my platoon it started to become we instead of I, or me. We were learning the routine, and realizing that as long as we worked together and performed to the highest standard, we were treated better. The stuff that I once thought was hard, such as the physical training and drilling all day on the parade deck was becoming easier. We were all becoming much stronger and physically able to endure the hardest challenges. During this second month I started to truly believe that I could do this. At night I would lay in the rack, visioning what graduation would be like, seeing my father amongst the crowds of people cheering, proud of his son for following in his footsteps.
The final month of boot camp we were starting to get treated like marines. I could see graduation just around the corner. Our platoon would spend hours getting ready for graduation and completing the final drill and fitness tests. We would show our drill instructors what we learned by passing all the required tests that were put in front of us.
On January 9th 2004, I held my head high in front of hundreds of proud family members. My senior Drill instructor stepped in front of me and told me to hold out my hand. He placed an eagle globe and anchor in my hand and said congratulations Marine. As a tear slowly crept down my face, it hit me, I did it, I completed the toughest challenge of my life yet, I am a United States Marine.

What are some fun, but cheap or free, activities or things to see in denver or up north on I-25?

We are taking a mini road trip to denver from fort collins (CO) and are looking for fun things to do. We are pretty close to broke, and would love to find some fun stuff that is free, or at least cheap. Any ideas?

Things To Do In Highlands Ranch/Denver, CO?

Hello. I am going to denver next week for about a week. i was wondering what kind of stuff there is to do. I really like free stuff, ha. so let me know what kind of things there are to do like hiking, parks, movies, bowling, historical stuff, and other interesting stuff. it doesn’t have to be free.

Anybody sold stuff on Craig’s List in Denver/Boulder area?

If so, just curious what your experiences were. Is it free to list things, is it safe, did things sell, what do you accept as pay (cash, check, etc.)???

So I’m visiting her, going to her city, driving my car. She doesn’t have a car. I have only been to Denver,CO,

So I’m visiting her, going to her city, driving my car. She doesn’t have a car. I have only been to Denver,CO, once, and I don’t know where to go ect. She likes it when I’m in charge, when I take her somewhere and she has a great time, but doesn’t have to figure what we are going to do. So I’ll be in charge of showing her a great time, In a city I don’t know in my car. I like her very much, and thinks she really deserve some stress free time to just relax and enjoy herself. I don’t know where to do or what to do. Anyone have in ideas? I don’t want to go to the movies, boring stuff like that, I want it to be spectacular for her.

interior decoration help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

we were looking for decoration items for our new home. we went through one of the furniture stores here in Denver which offer free design services if we buy stuff from their store.So we’been talking to this designer guy and hes helping us get stuff for our home. But he wants us buy everything from his store so that he can get commission. We already went over our budget of $2000 and still got more stuff to buy. so we thought about buying some items from other stores like antique shops so we can save money, but will that be alright since he gave us all the ideas and now we buy from outside.Should we worry about his commission or our budget.will he be pissed if we let him know that we are gonna buy from other stores. What you guys would do in this situation???????PLZZZZZ HLP!!!!!

please help i have to have all my stuff done by midnight tonight or else i fail please help!!! history?

1.
Which of the following was an effect of the growth in mining?
A) Decreased crime due to the prevalence of law enforcement officers in the new territories.
B) The rise of boomtowns in areas where gold, silver, copper, and lead were found.
C) Fewer railroad stops in the areas where mines were built.
D) Families living in community homes with multiple families, due to a shortage of lumber supplies.
2.
All of the following occurred because of the growth of mining except:
A) The admission of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana as states
B) Creation of vigilante committees to control crime
C) A number of towns that went bust after mining resources were gone
D) An increase in the price of silver because of its great supply

3.
Which of the following greatly spurred the settlement of Colorado, Arizona, and Montana?
A) The availability of free land
B) The arrival of large numbers of miners
C) The growth of the cattle industry
D) The presence of peaceful, orderly towns
4.
Which city became the second largest in the West due in large part to the mining of gold and silver, which brought railroads to the area?
A) Denver
B) San Francisco
C) Phoenix
D) Leadville
5.
What industry greatly expanded because of mining growth in the West?
A) Textiles
B) Communications
C) Railroad
D) Cotton mills
6.
Which of the following was an effect of the growth of ranching?
A) Cattle from the East adapted to life on the Great Plains.
B) Many people created large private ranches in California on federal land.
C) Increased crime with bandits taking large numbers of cattle from ranchers
D) Several cattle trails were created by Texas ranchers driving herds north for sale.
7.
All of the following resulted from the growth of ranching except:
A) Increased sales of longhorn cattle to businesses in the East
B) Some Texas longhorn cattle went to ranchers in other parts of the West to increase their herds.
C) Boomtowns going bust when people decided to pursue ranching instead of mining
D) An increase in investment in the cattle business from people in the eastern United States and Britain.
8.
What was one undesired effect of the growth of ranching on ranchers?
A) Sheep herders relocated their flocks to the open range for grazing, blocking cattle trails.
B) Railroads began to open more stations and create more routes throughout the West.
C) Most people moved to the Great Plains to become ranchers when mining wasn’t successful for them.
D) Concerns were raised about the environmental impact of the longhorn cattle on open range land.
9.
In which of the following ways did ranching change as it grew?
A) More eastern-bred cattle were brought to the Great Plains.
B) Open range ranching ended and cattle were raised on ranches fenced in by barbed wire.
C) The role of the cowboy expanded as more ranchers established their own ranches.
D) The price of beef continued to rise as more cattle went to market in the 1880s.
10.
One successful approach to farming on the Great Plains was dry farming, in which farmers
A) cooperated to build community irrigation ditches.
B) dug out depressions to create ponds for irrigation.
C) grew crops that could withstand long periods without rain.
D) planted seeds deep in the ground.
11.
In the 1890s, when a glut of wheat on the world market caused prices to drop, some farmers tried to survive by
A) planting corn and other crops.
B) forming cooperatives.
C) mortgaging their land.
D) buying more land on credit.
12.
Which of the following was a hardship faced by settlers on the Great Plains?
A) Prairie fires
B) Flooding
C) Too many trees
D) Loose soil
13.
Which of the following inventions helped farmers on the Great Plains succeed in planting and harvesting their crops?
A) Barbed wire
B) Threshing machines
C) Hydraulic planters
D) Haciendas
14.
What problems did many early settlers in the Great Plains face?
A) Insufficient funds to purchase farming land
B) Railroads owned much of the land, making it hard to find a place to settle.
C) Difficulty accessing water and lack of trees to build homes
D) Unsanitary conditions that spread disease
15.
What contributed to the success of the Great Plains farmers throughout the 1870s?
A) A great surplus of land to farm
B) Supplementing their farm income by selling cattle they kept on their land
C) The extinction of the buffalo that once roamed the plains
D) Above average rainfall in the area

Does anyone know a lagit site to enter free writing contests heres my true narrative?

Marine Corp Bound

It was the summer of 2003; I had just graduated high school and was stuck with the decision of going to college or joining the United States Marine Corp. My Father, a former Marine told me to go to college, as he knew from experience how hard the Marines could be. I chose not to listen to him and to follow in his footsteps. I was soon about to experience the toughest challenge of my life.
On October 13th 2003, I said goodbye to my Parents and brother as they sadly hugged me and wished me luck. I boarded a plane from Denver Colorado headed straight to San Diego, where I would spend the next three months on Marine Corp Recruit Depot for boot camp. As I sat there anxiously waiting for the plane to land in San Diego, I was filled with emotions. One part of me was excited to finally get the chance to follow in my father’s footsteps and earn the title of Marine, the other part of me felt scared, not knowing what to expect, except for the horror stories that my father told me from his experience. I began to question whether I was doing the right thing or not. My stomach felt like it was tied in a million knots. What if I failed? What if I couldn’t handle it and was sent home? What would my family think of me then? The pilot told the flight attendants to prepare the cabin for landing, this was it. I took a deep breath and tried to clear my mind.
I exited the plane and was escorted by a marine liaison to the airport military lounge which was called a USO. When I entered the USO the marine liaison told me to take a seat and get comfortable, he told me that the marine drill instructors will arrive shortly to pick me up and take me to the depot where I would begin my training. I began to look for an open seat, as most of the seats were already occupied by others who were also going to boot camp. I decided to stand next to a group of guys that just graduated boot camp and earned the title. I started to ask one of the newly appointed marines how boot camp was. He took one looked at me and said, “Good luck, it was the hardest, most physically and mentally challenging experience I have ever faced.” Just then, a loud wind of voices came roaring through the door followed by 10 drill instructors. The drill instructors all started shouting for everyone to get outside. I started running, following the crowd out the front door of the USO. As one of the drill instructors started taking roll call, the others started yelling and screaming in all of our faces, telling us to board the buses and that we are now owned by the United States Marine Corps. At that moment I will never forget how bad my body began to shake with fear.
The first month of boot camp was complete hell, we were constantly getting screamed at. The drill instructors were there to break all of our old habits and break us down to our lowest possible point, and only then start molding us to the Marine Corps standard. Our 18 hour days consisted of doing physical training, drilling with our rifles, and getting punished by the drill instructors when we didn’t do what they wanted exactly how they wanted it. I felt like giving up during this first month, I really began to tell myself that I should have listened to my father and went to college.
During the second month of boot camp, I started learning what a team was all about. For all of us in my platoon it started to become we instead of I, or me. We were learning the routine, and realizing that as long as we worked together and performed to the highest standard, we were treated better. The stuff that I once thought was hard, such as the physical training and drilling all day on the parade deck was becoming easier. We were all becoming much stronger and physically able to endure the hardest challenges. During this second month I started to truly believe that I could do this. At night I would lay in the rack, visioning what graduation would be like, seeing my father amongst the crowds of people cheering, proud of his son for following in his footsteps.
The final month of boot camp we were starting to get treated like marines. I could see graduation just around the corner. Our platoon would spend hours getting ready for graduation and completing the final drill and fitness tests. We would show our drill instructors what we learned by passing all the required tests that were put in front of us.
On January 9th 2004, I held my head high in front of hundreds of proud family members. My senior Drill instructor stepped in front of me and told me to hold out my hand. He placed an eagle globe and anchor in my hand and said congratulations Marine. As a tear slowly crept down my face, it hit me, I did it, I completed the toughest challenge of my life yet, I am a United States Marine.

What are some fun, but cheap or free, activities or things to see in denver or up north on I-25?

We are taking a mini road trip to denver from fort collins (CO) and are looking for fun things to do. We are pretty close to broke, and would love to find some fun stuff that is free, or at least cheap. Any ideas?

Things To Do In Highlands Ranch/Denver, CO?

Hello. I am going to denver next week for about a week. i was wondering what kind of stuff there is to do. I really like free stuff, ha. so let me know what kind of things there are to do like hiking, parks, movies, bowling, historical stuff, and other interesting stuff. it doesn’t have to be free.

Anybody sold stuff on Craig’s List in Denver/Boulder area?

If so, just curious what your experiences were. Is it free to list things, is it safe, did things sell, what do you accept as pay (cash, check, etc.)???

So I’m visiting her, going to her city, driving my car. She doesn’t have a car. I have only been to Denver,CO,

So I’m visiting her, going to her city, driving my car. She doesn’t have a car. I have only been to Denver,CO, once, and I don’t know where to go ect. She likes it when I’m in charge, when I take her somewhere and she has a great time, but doesn’t have to figure what we are going to do. So I’ll be in charge of showing her a great time, In a city I don’t know in my car. I like her very much, and thinks she really deserve some stress free time to just relax and enjoy herself. I don’t know where to do or what to do. Anyone have in ideas? I don’t want to go to the movies, boring stuff like that, I want it to be spectacular for her.

interior decoration help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

we were looking for decoration items for our new home. we went through one of the furniture stores here in Denver which offer free design services if we buy stuff from their store.So we’been talking to this designer guy and hes helping us get stuff for our home. But he wants us buy everything from his store so that he can get commission. We already went over our budget of $2000 and still got more stuff to buy. so we thought about buying some items from other stores like antique shops so we can save money, but will that be alright since he gave us all the ideas and now we buy from outside.Should we worry about his commission or our budget.will he be pissed if we let him know that we are gonna buy from other stores. What you guys would do in this situation???????PLZZZZZ HLP!!!!!

please help i have to have all my stuff done by midnight tonight or else i fail please help!!! history?

1.
Which of the following was an effect of the growth in mining?
A) Decreased crime due to the prevalence of law enforcement officers in the new territories.
B) The rise of boomtowns in areas where gold, silver, copper, and lead were found.
C) Fewer railroad stops in the areas where mines were built.
D) Families living in community homes with multiple families, due to a shortage of lumber supplies.
2.
All of the following occurred because of the growth of mining except:
A) The admission of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana as states
B) Creation of vigilante committees to control crime
C) A number of towns that went bust after mining resources were gone
D) An increase in the price of silver because of its great supply

3.
Which of the following greatly spurred the settlement of Colorado, Arizona, and Montana?
A) The availability of free land
B) The arrival of large numbers of miners
C) The growth of the cattle industry
D) The presence of peaceful, orderly towns
4.
Which city became the second largest in the West due in large part to the mining of gold and silver, which brought railroads to the area?
A) Denver
B) San Francisco
C) Phoenix
D) Leadville
5.
What industry greatly expanded because of mining growth in the West?
A) Textiles
B) Communications
C) Railroad
D) Cotton mills
6.
Which of the following was an effect of the growth of ranching?
A) Cattle from the East adapted to life on the Great Plains.
B) Many people created large private ranches in California on federal land.
C) Increased crime with bandits taking large numbers of cattle from ranchers
D) Several cattle trails were created by Texas ranchers driving herds north for sale.
7.
All of the following resulted from the growth of ranching except:
A) Increased sales of longhorn cattle to businesses in the East
B) Some Texas longhorn cattle went to ranchers in other parts of the West to increase their herds.
C) Boomtowns going bust when people decided to pursue ranching instead of mining
D) An increase in investment in the cattle business from people in the eastern United States and Britain.
8.
What was one undesired effect of the growth of ranching on ranchers?
A) Sheep herders relocated their flocks to the open range for grazing, blocking cattle trails.
B) Railroads began to open more stations and create more routes throughout the West.
C) Most people moved to the Great Plains to become ranchers when mining wasn’t successful for them.
D) Concerns were raised about the environmental impact of the longhorn cattle on open range land.
9.
In which of the following ways did ranching change as it grew?
A) More eastern-bred cattle were brought to the Great Plains.
B) Open range ranching ended and cattle were raised on ranches fenced in by barbed wire.
C) The role of the cowboy expanded as more ranchers established their own ranches.
D) The price of beef continued to rise as more cattle went to market in the 1880s.
10.
One successful approach to farming on the Great Plains was dry farming, in which farmers
A) cooperated to build community irrigation ditches.
B) dug out depressions to create ponds for irrigation.
C) grew crops that could withstand long periods without rain.
D) planted seeds deep in the ground.
11.
In the 1890s, when a glut of wheat on the world market caused prices to drop, some farmers tried to survive by
A) planting corn and other crops.
B) forming cooperatives.
C) mortgaging their land.
D) buying more land on credit.
12.
Which of the following was a hardship faced by settlers on the Great Plains?
A) Prairie fires
B) Flooding
C) Too many trees
D) Loose soil
13.
Which of the following inventions helped farmers on the Great Plains succeed in planting and harvesting their crops?
A) Barbed wire
B) Threshing machines
C) Hydraulic planters
D) Haciendas
14.
What problems did many early settlers in the Great Plains face?
A) Insufficient funds to purchase farming land
B) Railroads owned much of the land, making it hard to find a place to settle.
C) Difficulty accessing water and lack of trees to build homes
D) Unsanitary conditions that spread disease
15.
What contributed to the success of the Great Plains farmers throughout the 1870s?
A) A great surplus of land to farm
B) Supplementing their farm income by selling cattle they kept on their land
C) The extinction of the buffalo that once roamed the plains
D) Above average rainfall in the area

Does anyone know a lagit site to enter free writing contests heres my true narrative?

Marine Corp Bound

It was the summer of 2003; I had just graduated high school and was stuck with the decision of going to college or joining the United States Marine Corp. My Father, a former Marine told me to go to college, as he knew from experience how hard the Marines could be. I chose not to listen to him and to follow in his footsteps. I was soon about to experience the toughest challenge of my life.
On October 13th 2003, I said goodbye to my Parents and brother as they sadly hugged me and wished me luck. I boarded a plane from Denver Colorado headed straight to San Diego, where I would spend the next three months on Marine Corp Recruit Depot for boot camp. As I sat there anxiously waiting for the plane to land in San Diego, I was filled with emotions. One part of me was excited to finally get the chance to follow in my father’s footsteps and earn the title of Marine, the other part of me felt scared, not knowing what to expect, except for the horror stories that my father told me from his experience. I began to question whether I was doing the right thing or not. My stomach felt like it was tied in a million knots. What if I failed? What if I couldn’t handle it and was sent home? What would my family think of me then? The pilot told the flight attendants to prepare the cabin for landing, this was it. I took a deep breath and tried to clear my mind.
I exited the plane and was escorted by a marine liaison to the airport military lounge which was called a USO. When I entered the USO the marine liaison told me to take a seat and get comfortable, he told me that the marine drill instructors will arrive shortly to pick me up and take me to the depot where I would begin my training. I began to look for an open seat, as most of the seats were already occupied by others who were also going to boot camp. I decided to stand next to a group of guys that just graduated boot camp and earned the title. I started to ask one of the newly appointed marines how boot camp was. He took one looked at me and said, “Good luck, it was the hardest, most physically and mentally challenging experience I have ever faced.” Just then, a loud wind of voices came roaring through the door followed by 10 drill instructors. The drill instructors all started shouting for everyone to get outside. I started running, following the crowd out the front door of the USO. As one of the drill instructors started taking roll call, the others started yelling and screaming in all of our faces, telling us to board the buses and that we are now owned by the United States Marine Corps. At that moment I will never forget how bad my body began to shake with fear.
The first month of boot camp was complete hell, we were constantly getting screamed at. The drill instructors were there to break all of our old habits and break us down to our lowest possible point, and only then start molding us to the Marine Corps standard. Our 18 hour days consisted of doing physical training, drilling with our rifles, and getting punished by the drill instructors when we didn’t do what they wanted exactly how they wanted it. I felt like giving up during this first month, I really began to tell myself that I should have listened to my father and went to college.
During the second month of boot camp, I started learning what a team was all about. For all of us in my platoon it started to become we instead of I, or me. We were learning the routine, and realizing that as long as we worked together and performed to the highest standard, we were treated better. The stuff that I once thought was hard, such as the physical training and drilling all day on the parade deck was becoming easier. We were all becoming much stronger and physically able to endure the hardest challenges. During this second month I started to truly believe that I could do this. At night I would lay in the rack, visioning what graduation would be like, seeing my father amongst the crowds of people cheering, proud of his son for following in his footsteps.
The final month of boot camp we were starting to get treated like marines. I could see graduation just around the corner. Our platoon would spend hours getting ready for graduation and completing the final drill and fitness tests. We would show our drill instructors what we learned by passing all the required tests that were put in front of us.
On January 9th 2004, I held my head high in front of hundreds of proud family members. My senior Drill instructor stepped in front of me and told me to hold out my hand. He placed an eagle globe and anchor in my hand and said congratulations Marine. As a tear slowly crept down my face, it hit me, I did it, I completed the toughest challenge of my life yet, I am a United States Marine.

Where can you get free stuff on your birthday at Disneyland or California Adventure?

My daughter’s birthday is tomorrow, and we are going to Disneyland/California Adventure. We are annual passholders, and have heard there are some things that you can get free on your birthday. All I know about is the paper crown on the merry go round in California Adventure. Does anyone else know about any other special treats or treatment she can get on her big day at either park? Thanks!

What companies give free stuff on your birthday?

I’m talking restaurants, coffee shops, etc. Does anyone give you free stuff for your birthday?

What are some websites that give you free stuff on your birthday?

I’m turning 15 and live Southern California, so any restuarants, stores, etc, that give you free stuff on your birthday? I’m already part of Cold Stones Creamery but thats about it. My birthday is in a month so please hurry. List it too, please! At least more than 5 And if you see that someone else answered what you put, don’t bother putting it. Put something different! I want variety 10 points to the one with the most!

Do you get free stuff on your birthday when you join PINKNATION?

I just joined Pink nation & i heard they send you free stuff on your birthday.Is it true? Do you get it just because you joined or do you have to do some sort of survey or whatevr.
Please answer!
All I did was join!

Does anyone know of any free birthday stuff you can get from stores on your birthday in Orange County, CA?

I wanted to see if anyone knows of any businesses that give you ‘anything’ free on your birthday in or near Orange County, CA? I’m not really interested in ‘free food’ but more of other things. I already found a place that gives a free car wash. Thanks for your answers people!

what companies give you free stuff on your birthday?

My birthday‘s in July and Sephora sends me stuff so I want to know of other beauty companies and clothing stores that had out free stuff on your birthday. Also any restaurants and etc. Everyone enjoys free stuff on their birthdays! thanks

Does anyone know any free stuff on your birthday deals?

My mom’s birthday is this week. We were wondering what free stuff she can get. Southern California.