Jennie Said:

What are my chances of becoming a Congressional Page?

We Answered:

It would seem logical that if you wanted to be a cong. page, you should contact your congressman, or the one you want to work for. I would include some recommendation letters, and the reason why you want to be a page. Good luck to you.

Theodore Said:

How do people feel about this news article about illegals and babies born in the USA?

We Answered:

It's BS that it even came to this point.

They should not be given citizenship, period. Illegal mother = illegal baby.

Bill Said:

how does one go about filing a complaint against a conciliator?

We Answered:

It is evident that you have had a period or periods of undisciplined wildness in the past which [<-- get this spelling?} is now coming back to haunt you. Your mother is making it a condition that you demonstrate maturity before you can have time with your daughter. This right here is the main issue in your present situation.

I would submit to you that this area, your "wild" past (a matter which [got it yet?] you did not explain in your question) has been more detrimental to your daughter's well-being, and physical and emotional health than anything anyone else has done, including this conciliator. A child will never have more than one father.

How consistently responsible that father is toward his children is a factor in that child's upbringing which no one else can match. The burden on making this child feel good about itself is YOUR burden and no one else's. You are attempting to blame the conciliator for your own shortcomings. You should just slow down, take whatever lumps you get in this mediation, and show everybody, over time, that you can be a good Father. You will be successful if you consistently meet the expectations put on you. You have to want it, of course.

Whatever you read about conciliators is rubbish. These people have just about unlimited discretion to handle matters as they deem necessary and appropriate. If it is your belief that conciliators are subject to iron-clad rules that they are bound to follow, you are simply wrong. You read into some words what you wanted to read. Your mother most likely filled him in about your immature past and that is what she acted upon in her in laying down rules for you.

Isn't it funny that when you went through your wild and rebellious period, I'm sure you were not interested in listening to anyone's guidance, -- you simply weren't going to let anybody put any rules on you, -- and now you want to try to put some rules on the conciliator (which do not apply to her) because you did not get what you wanted out of the conciliation !! I'm afraid the Answer is that you are going to have to take your lumps and be patient.

I have very little doubt that you have grown up, because you are now a father. You're not your former self. The problem is, no one can trust you, yet. You are just going to have to demonstrate to everybody that you are responsible and mature enough to accept your status as a Father.

Erika Said:

Can I get into a prestigious college (preferably an Ivy)?

We Answered:

What you have to remember about the ivy league is that they get thousands of applications that look just like yours, good test scores high GPA, and long lists of ec's and awards. So do you have a chance? yes but are you a guaranteed in? no. Almost every prestigious school is a toss up in terms of admissions. If you want to better your chances, the easiest way is to raise your ACT score to a 34 or higher and aim for 2200+ on the SAT, also for subject tests 700+ is best. If you do get higher test scores and maybe raise your GPA a bit your impressive ec's might be enough to push your app into the accepted pile.

Darryl Said:

Are you getting the flu shot this year?

We Answered:

No I won't get the shot, got the shot a couple of years back & now I get the flu at least twice a year instead of once a year & it is worse then when I just got the flu once a year.

Vicki Said:

Coming to Vancouver for 2010 Olympics?

We Answered:

Tourist stuff: Gastown, Pan Pacific, Granville Island, Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge, The Vancouver Art Gallery, Robson Street shopping.

Rent in the Fairview Slopes area as the Van General Hospital is there.
(aprox $1000 - $1,200/month). A house/condo goes for approx: $375K to $600K
btw - skytrain is still safe. $2.50 for one zone ! I think $3.75 for three zones.