Gertrude Said:

Do you know of any careers that may be appealing to do with science?

We Answered:

um, you could be a lot of things related to the medical field. You could sell pharmaceuticals......

Terrence Said:

Anyone know where I can find the following list of books online to read for free as an ebook?

We Answered:

You might want to try a library.

Casey Said:

Why is high fructose corn syrup legal?

We Answered:

I think rants are illegal on YA! And this is definitely a rant.

BUT, I have no problem with high fructose corn syrup. There's absolutely no scientific proof that your body reacts differently to it than plain white sugar. Just stay away from prepared, sweets. I make most of our desserts here at home. We don't eat many of them.

There's more and more realization that obesity is more tied to processed grains that we eat, pasta, corn chips, rice, breads, than anything else.

Nathaniel Said:

What do you think of racial classification?

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well it's worse in the US. Most universities have to have a certian number of blacks (african americans), browns (mexicans) and indies (american Indian). They score much lower than whites, but are admitted anyways to fulfill the federal quota requirements. At least in South Africa they list the minimum they must have in order to qualify. And I'm not saying either is right. I think it should be based on equal critieria without giving an easy pass to some races just because they prefer to not study as much.

Allen Said:

My dream is to become a pilot... im a 19 year old girl and really need some advice, please help me!?

We Answered:

Hallie:

This question is asked very frequently here on Yahoo!Answers, and you can read a large number of takes on it by using the "search for questions" box at the top of the screen.

I usually stop there, but I want to make sure you feel encouraged. I was not the first female airline pilot by any means, but I was one of the first, and lots of crew members had never seen a woman in a flight crew uniform before. I was told I must be a joke, I couldn't possibly fly with all those hormones, and other things much less pleasant. It was pretty rough there for a while.

Female crew members are much more common now, and, though you will still occasionally have some overgrown baby make a grab for you or say something really insulting, it has become pretty rare. Girls rule!

Having said all that, I believe the best first step for you is to go to the nearest airport that has a flight school and talk to flight instructors there. You may very well encounter some female pilots right off the bat.

Not only can the instructors guide you toward your career goals, you can start taking instruction right away. First you need your Private Certificate. That will cost you US $5,000-$7,000 and take you a year or so to accomplish. It can be done a lot more quickly, but most people who are involved in other things will take that long.

Now you have the passion for flying. Then you will have both the passion and some basic knowledge and experience. You will know for sure that it is the thing for you.

You can go on from there. You must spend about US $15,000 to acquire the training and certification that enables you to make a living flying.

At that point I recommend you start trying to get a foot in the door with some small air cargo company. That is the quickest way to get some flight time in big heavy airplanes, and that is something the airlines will find impressive when they look at your logbook.

And also, be sure to complete your college degree. Technical and scientific degrees are preferred, but any degree will qualify you with most companies, whereas no degree usually doesn't cut it.

They want to know you can finish what you start, follow procedures, and be respectful of the institution.

All of those things add up to a start on a career you can be proud of. It will include many things that must be supported by your sheer love of flight. It will be a long time before you will make good money. But if you are talented and patient, you will make it.

And don't believe anybody who tells you you can learn anything about flying by using a computer flight simulator. That is a waste of time, and may actually teach you some bad habits. Flying an airplane is completely different from using a flight simulator. Don't believe that answer!

Good luck!

Chris Said:

If you could just glance through my scholarship essay?

We Answered:

I looked over your essay very briefly and noticed a few minor things you might want to fix. I'm sure someone with enough time to look through this more thoroughly will be able to give you better suggestions on overall writing style.
Anyway, here are my suggestions:

“my passion of working closely with people”
should be
“my passion for working closely with people”

“Watching him live through his illness until his death made me want to help others in any way that I could and learn more about this condition and other diseases.” Sounds a little awkward. Maybe something like, “Watching him live through his illness until his death made me want to learn more about this condition and other diseases so that I may help others in any way that I can.”

“the affects of diseases”
should be
“the effects of diseases”

“Becoming a physician will also satisfy my need for being industrious and active, as doctors are busy, and my partiality to working in close contact with people.”
Remove the phrase “as doctors are busy.” We know doctors are busy, and the sentence reads better without it.

“experience I am learning” sounds odd. I might say “experience I am gaining” in the workplace.

“Being subject to the connections that come with my job has made me appreciate the idea of being a physician more than ever.” “Subject” should not be used here. I think you’re trying to say “subjected to” but that is not the connotation you’re looking for. Try “Being exposed to the connections…”

“I plan on continuing my education to a four year medical school” sounds odd.
Maybe it should say,
“I plan on continuing my education at a four year medical school”
Of course, then the next part of the phrase will have to be revised - maybe simply by saying "and then in residency in internal medicine". The extra "in" seems strange, but it's better than it was before. Put it together and read it out loud, and you'll see what I mean.

“Sincerely, I would love to spend my life gaining medical knowledge of the world and helping others wellbeing.” This sentence really sounds awkward, and it’s not how I would end the essay. I don’t even know how to restate it. Perhaps something like, “I am very sincere in my desire to help the well-being of others through knowledge of medicine,” but honestly it should be stronger than that. If I had time to think of something here I would, but I have to leave for work now.

When you are finished, read it aloud. Anything that strikes your ear in an unusual way is what you'll need to tweak.

Good luck!

Steve Said:

medical missionary?

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I worked with a plastic surgeon who does medical missions where he does cleft palate & lip repair. He recently retired from his practice at the age of 76, but still plans to do 2 - 3 medical missions a year. He finds it incredibly rewarding.