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Each day readers send in questions and feedback concerning the various lessons in the School for Champions website. A total of 10575 letters have been answered.

Although you can access the questions and feedback from the specific lessons, this blog is a listing of 17 letters answered during the week from today (1/7/09) to 7 days ago (12/31/08).

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List of letters

Date	Title (Click to jump to item)	Subject	Topic
12/31/08	I am suffering from many fears	Excellence	Fear
12/31/08	Thank you all	Thanks	DC Circuits
12/31/08	Want more information on sound waves for project	Science	Sound Creation
12/31/08	YOU ARE TOTALLY THE BEST!	Thanks	Ohm's Law
1/1/09	Need questions answered for interview	Science	Friction
1/1/09	I understand subject after reading your lesson	Thanks	Static Electricity
1/1/09	Your site is simply fantastic	Thanks	Writing
1/2/09	How does a capacitor maintain polarity?	Science	Ohm's Law
1/3/09	Want to know more about the sixth sense	Senses	6th Sense Experiments
1/3/09	Get nervous when other students look at me	Grades	Speak with Confidence
1/4/09	Grades have been dropping after 8th grade	Grades	Good Grades by Observing
1/5/09	What is a topic for speaking at a primary school?	Speaking	General
1/5/09	How do we control the desire for sweet things?	Health	General
1/5/09	Ways to avoid friction	Science	Friction
1/5/09	Questions on this story	Fiction	Owl Creek Bridge
1/6/09	Who was the player to the left of the foul line?	Sports	Top 50 NBA
1/6/09	Sheltie has seizures every 4 months	Animal Health	General

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Excellence - Fear

I am suffering from many fears

December 31, 2008

Question

plz help me, i am in deep trouble. i am suffering from a kind of difficulty that i cannot overcome fears. my fears stop me to accomplish my jobs which are assign to me

i left many of my jobs and also my studies just for the fear that i can't do.

i have left my life partner. i now i am in such a serious condition that i wish to be killed.

plz help me plz

Nisar - Pakistan (17028)

Answer

Think about what you fear when you are supposed to do tasks that are assigned to you and other aspects in life.

Some people fear failure, because they feel they will be ridiculed if they do not succeed. These people will not complete jobs, because they fear they will fail and do not want to look bad. They will also not take risks.

There are some people who may be such perfectionists that no matter what they do, it will be a failure to them. So, they don't try.

Others fear success. They have a low image of themselves and do not feel they deserve success or achievement. Such a person will often sabotage their own work, so that they will not succeed.

In either case, take a look at the things you have accomplished in your life. Make a list of things you have learned and done--even things that may seem minor. For example, you have learned to use a computer. There are many people who haven't been able to accomplish that. When you list things you have completed and achieved, you can realize that you aren't as fearful as you think. You have talent and the ability to achieve.

But you also need determination to get the things that you want. It takes courage, but if there are things that you want or need, you can overcome all obstacles to get them, even if you were afraid. Don't be a quitter. Set goals and be determined to reach those goals.

I hope these ideas help you overcome your fears and to lead a productive and happy life.

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Thanks - DC Circuits

Thank you all

December 31, 2008

Question

These lessons were very important. "thank you all"

Ivan - USA (17029)

Answer

I am glad that they are helpful to you. We are working on putting up more good lessons for those interested in studies.

Best wishes on improving your knowledge. I know you will do well.

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Science - Sound Creation

Want more information on sound waves for project

December 31, 2008

Question

I was wondering I am having a school science fair and would love to have some more information onsound waves, thanks.

colette - USA (17030)

Answer

Before seeking information on sound waves, you really need to come up with a great idea for a science fair project.

What interests you or what make you curious about sound? Is there something that you would like to demonstrate or show to the other students? Do you have some new idea about how to create sound that you would like to try? Or what about sound-proofing a room?

Look around you and think of something that you would like to do first. Then things will fall in place much easier.

Best wishes on success in your science fair.

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Thanks - Ohm's Law

YOU ARE TOTALLY THE BEST!

December 31, 2008

Question

Thank you so much for your site. I am a retired adult just trying to relearn all this info I learned back in 1969! Your site just explains things so much more clearly. For example, none of the other sites explained volts as anything except potential or power or pressure. Your hose analogy, especially where you explained that the voltage was on the other side of the faucet, just waiting for the faucet to be opened or the circuit to be completed really made the best picture. YOU ARE TOTALLY THE BEST! If I were only 30 years younger!!

Keep it up for the kids. They need you! You obviously care.

Jane - USA (17031)

Answer

Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed the material and that it was useful to you. Keep studying, and you will feel 30 years younger.

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Science - Friction

Need questions answered for interview

January 1, 2009

Question

Dear School for Champions,
I'm a seventh-grade student attending Moore Middle School who needs a little help on a project I am in the middle of doing. I need to find different sources for my Science Fair project, so I was wondering if you could help. My particular subject is on friction, so I was hoping I could interview. Here are the questions:

What is friction (please give a thorough explanation)?

What are the types of friction and how do they work?

How does it affect our lives today?

And I think that is all I need. If you can answer them, then that would be great. Thank you!

- USA (17034)

Answer

You could get those answers in our friction section, but since you would need an interview I'll give you some answers.

Friction is a force of resistance to motion went to objects are rubbing against each other. It is caused primarily by molecular adhesion and somewhat by surface roughness.

Static friction is when the force is pushing on the object is not enough to move it. Kinetic friction is also called sliding friction, and is the resistance to sliding. The third type of friction is rolling friction, where a ball or wheel rolls on a surface. At the point of contact there is a small about static friction.

You could not walk on the floor or pick up objects if it was not for friction. But also, friction makes it more difficult to move things. Much of the energy expended in an automobile is used to overcome friction.

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Thanks - Static Electricity

I understand subject after reading your lesson

January 1, 2009

Question

thank you. I started off knowing absolutely nothing about static electricity but i read your article and 5 minutes later I have a full and complete understanding of static electricity.

zorvox - USA (17035)

Answer

Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad that the material was useful to you.

Since you pick up and understand material quickly, I am sure you will do well in your other studies.

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Thanks - Writing

Your site is simply fantastic

January 1, 2009

Question

your site is simply fantastic. all through my browsing this year, i have never felt so good about a site. keep up the good work.

- USA (17036)

Answer

Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed the material in the site.

Best wishes in moving ahead in what you do.

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Science - Ohm's Law

How does a capacitor maintain polarity?

January 2, 2009

Question

HOW A CAPACITOR VOLTAGE MAINTAIN THE SAME POLARITY DURING CHARGING AND DISCHARGING OF CAPACITOR.

inayatu - Nigeria (17038)

Answer

A capacitor can be used to store charges, either from static electricity or DC electricity. Since the current cannot pass across the dielectric spacer, the discharge is through the wires, away from the capacitor.

If AC electricity charges the capacitor, it changes polarity with each cycle, but with a delay or phase shift.

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Senses - 6th Sense Experiments

Want to know more about the sixth sense

January 3, 2009

Question

I came to know this 6th sense idea through browsing the internet in Google websites. So can u send to me good tips, and key points about the 6th sense concept. i am very much interested to know about this topic.

Thanks

ananta - India (17041)

Answer

We have a number of articles or lessons about the sixth sense that you can read through to gain information. But also, look at the Reader Feedback in each lesson to learn more about the subject.

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Grades - Speak with Confidence

Get nervous when other students look at me

January 3, 2009

Question

when i stand in front of the class my hands sweat and a i shake. i find it hard when they all look at you. if i was in the dark and i couldnt see them it would be easier.

Flora - United Kingdom (17042)

Answer

Realize that they are looking at you because they are interested in what you have to say. That is a very powerful position to be in. But it still can make you nervous, especially if you're worried about making a mistake.

One thing you can do is to address your speech to some friend in the audience. Just look at that person and start to talk as if you are in a conversation. Once you get relaxed, you can start to look at some of the other students.

I hope this idea helps.

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Grades - Good Grades by Observing

Grades have been dropping after 8th grade

January 4, 2009

Question

i used to be a great student a highest acheiver at younger grades like from grase 3 to grade 7.but i started deteriorating from grade 8 and this year i have my o-levels and i am pretty tensed as well as serious.i work in the same way like i did but i agree to the fact that i dont study on daily basis.now i will begin my final term and have promised myself to manage time.i get most shocked when my paper goes so well,i feel as i wil score an 85 out of a 100 and it turns out as a 65 or so...thats the worst part that my whole things are never wrong but i just loose marks...i do beleive that some students can do miracles as they are blessed do you even think so?what can i do except time management to get good grades?and can normal people ever compete blessed students?can ordinary people win from the blessed ones?please reply.......

marium - Pakistan (17048)

Answer

Two things can cause your grades to drop when you get to the 8th grade and beyond. One thing is that there can start to get to be many distractions that take you away from concentrating on your studies, such as activities with friends and outside interests. Another factor is that if studying was easy when you were younger, you may have been able to get by with inefficient study habits.

If you have many other activities that are taking away from your study time, you need to make sure that you allocate enough time away from distractions for your studies.

To check your habits, make a list of how much time you spend on various activities during the day. How much time is spent in actual studying? How many interruptions where there? How much time on the Internet or telephone? And so on. This can be an eye-opener to how you spend your time.

Another thing to do is to try to be aware of what are the important things to study. Some things in a book can be skimmed over, while other items must be read carefully. It is good to be able to distinguish between them.

Do not attempt to compete with others. Instead try to do the best you can do with your skills and talents. Some how are blessed with great talent often waste it. You can learn the most from seeing how the less-talented work to succeed than you can from observing those who have an easy time of it.

I hope these ideas help. You are on the right track to try to improve your studying abilities. I am sure that soon you will be getting the good grades you are capable of getting.

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Speaking - General

What is a topic for speaking at a primary school?

January 5, 2009

Question

what is the best topic for public speaking in a primary school?

- Malaysia (17052)

Answer

If you are speaking to the teachers, a good topic is how to keep the attention of the students.

If you are speaking to the students, you need a topic that is interesting, educational and entertaining. Often showing or demonstrating things are good. It is also helpful to get the students involved in the talk--like getting some to help you on stage.

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Health - General

How do we control the desire for sweet things?

January 5, 2009

Question

how do we control sweet things which we see everyday? how can we just say NO?

- malaysia (17053)

Answer

Sweet food is very tempting. Try to substitute candies with fruit, which has natural sweeteners. That will help stop the craving for sweets.

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Science - Friction

Ways to avoid friction

January 5, 2009

Question

i need 2 kno ways of avoidin and reducing friction in a vehicle. plz can u list and xplain them and give xamples 2.i'm reali grateful 4 ur support.

mercy - Nigeria (17054)

Answer

Proper air pressure in tires reduces rolling friction.
Lubricating the axles with grease and the engine with oil also reduces the friction.

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Fiction - Owl Creek Bridge

Questions on this story

January 5, 2009

Question

-Why does Peyton Farquhar have the last thought he has before he dies?
-What is the Union soldiers' reason for hanging Farquhar?

Mariela - USA (17059)

Answer

People are thinking all the time. The story shows how in the few seconds before a person dies, he or she can have many thoughts.

Peyton Farquhar was a a Confederate sympathizer during the United States Civil War and considered a spy or enemy by the Union soldiers.

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Sports - Top 50 NBA

Who was the player to the left of the foul line?

January 6, 2009

Question

Who was the player shot to the left of the foul line during his foul shot?

bruce - USA (17065)

Answer

I'm not sure who you are referring to. I don't have any pictures of a player taking a foul shot.

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Animal Health - General

Sheltie has seizures every 4 months

January 6, 2009

Question

I have a 10 year old sheltie(pure breed) that seems to have seizer of some sort about every 4-6 months, Her right side gets stiff she can't stand or walk and she is shaking all over and of course very scared, it last about 5 minutes and then she seems to be fine. Can you give me ideas as to what this is and what I can do for her.

CHERYL - USA (17066)

Answer

It is scary to see you dog have a seizure. There are two possibilities for the seizures. Consider the symptoms:

Shelties sometimes inherit epilepsy. Typical attacks begin with champing, tongue chewing, foaming at the mouth, shaking of the head and blinking of the eyes. The dog may make running movements with all four legs. Then the dog recovers but remains confused and wobbly. Proper medication can stop the epilepsy.

The other possibility is a reaction to some heartworm medications. If your dog seems to get the seizure soon after taking a heartworm pill, you can change brands, which will probably help.

With this information, you should check with your vet to get the proper medication for your dog.

Best wishes in finding a solution to this problem and stopping the seizures.

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