Are you watching the Sydney to Hobart race?

1 Answer

Answer :

I will now! Thanks for this Q, @Earthbound_Misfit.

Related questions

Description : SPOILER ALERT. Does Big Brother this season demonstrate people who aren’t Black aren’t thinking about race?

Last Answer : Do you mean to ask whether Big Brother (the production company) or the Black Alliance, is demonstrating said idea?

Description : What's the diference between feeling like the other gender, and feeling like another race?

Last Answer : It would allow people to identify with a different , Kingdom ,Phylum, Order, Class, Genous ,species. I’m SpongeBob SquarePants.

Description : Why is it in america so many people call mixed race people black when it is clear they are not fully black?

Last Answer : answer:It’s based on the “One Drop” Rule. http://1nedrop.com/about/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One-drop_rule Segregation didn’t end all that long ago, and still exists, though not legally. It’s also related to the culture with which one identifies – not so much about how one looks.

Description : Is it wrong to hate a certain race?

Last Answer : answer:Listen to your body. if 10K is too much, then so be it. Maybe your running group can split into two sub groups. (The wording of this question, on casual reading, was alarming and ... though you were talking about hating folks from a specific ethnic group and started to get my hackles up.)

Description : Why do some people try to be hip and cool when they're talking to someone of a different race?

Last Answer : I think it’s an attempt, however misguided, to bridge the gap and to make the other person more comfortable.

Description : I'm concerned about race and the election. Are we really so racist that we can't elect a black president?

Last Answer : He’s ahead in the polls. Are you intentionally race-baiting?

Description : What is race around condition in JK flip flop and how it can be eliminated?

Last Answer : For the racing around to take place, it is necessary to have the enable input high along with J=K=1. As the enable input remains high for a long time in a JK latch, the problem of ... to zero. Hence the multiple toggling cannot take place. Thus the edge triggering avoids the race around condition.

Description : State the function of following elements: i) Storage reservoir ii) Intake iii) Trash rack iv) Tail race.

Last Answer : i) Function of Storage reservoir:- Its function is to store the water during rainy season and supplies the same throughout the year. ii) Function of Intake:-  The water from reservoir is released ... . OR Tailrace path of water is connected to the next stage of generation/river/lake/ ocean.

Description : What do White Supremacists think will happen if they get rid of all of the Jewish people in the world?

Last Answer : They would attack another group. Then eventually turn on themselves. Eventually there would be none left.

Description : Why are Caucasian people called white when they are mostly pink?

Last Answer : Speak for yourself. I’m white enough to reflect sunlight.

Description : What Asian actor would be most suited to play Batman?

Last Answer : Kitano Takeshi.

Description : Do you think the term “black” will be an outdated way to refer to African-Americans in the near future?

Last Answer : I don't know and I don't care. Most of them don't even have 1% African in them, after generations of being born in America. If they are people from Africa, then yeah, I'd call them African ... IMO, calling someone black is the same as saying Asain. It's a describing word and it's not offensive.

Description : Is this really a melting pot?

Last Answer : answer:Noticing patters doesn’t make you a bigot. People just do what they do. You are merely the observer. It’s not your “fault” if individuals choose to self segregate.

Description : Should I have taken offense at this?

Last Answer : I have a good friend who is Hispanic and , on occasion, I make reference to her ethnicity usually in a positive way, like about her skin and her cooking. There is no way we can determine if your ... shows you're aware of what could materialize. Whether it's worth stopping is up to you, of course.

Description : Is anyone bothered by anti-white racism not being taken seriously?

Last Answer : answer:You can be a bigot toward a white person, but not racist. Bigotry is annoying and inconvenient, racism is insidious, systematic, and permeates all aspects of a society. This ... a humorous take on the issue: http://blackgirldangerous.org/new-blog/2012/11/27/9csnr2cmsrexpoxro1f16csj18zgcy

Description : Were these racist remarks naive, ignorant or just plain stupid?

Last Answer : Ignorant. A lot of people get ‘digs’ in trying to be funny, but it’s all nasty racism in disguise. This is one of the ways racists find other racists, comments like these.

Description : If George Zimmerman is a "White Hispanic", what are the color descriptions for the other Hispanics?

Last Answer : It's just a testament to the fact that his dad is European and his mom is Peruvian, i.e. half-white, half-Hispanic, thus white Hispanic . It's not a great term, but it does make sense. The ... Quebec? They speak a Latin-based language and it's part of America, so it should be Latin America too

Description : Why would someone think it's ok to call a black person 'colored' in this day and age?

Last Answer : answer:It wouldn't fly over here, as a bunch of different phrases wouldn't. But at the end of the day words are all just what you make of them. Who cares if she calls you colored, and in her life ... put you down. And if they didn't mean it to be derogatory, then who really cares? Sticks and stones.

Description : Which is more reprehensible: a Racist or an Elitist?

Last Answer : answer:Is it elitist of me to let you know you posted this in the wrong section? Meta is for questions that have something to do with Fluther.

Description : If you could change it, would you?

Last Answer : answer:I don’t think that that point is being implied at all. And no, I wouldn’t change who I am. Of course, I’m a heterosexual male and mostly white, so I get a lot of privilege in the current system.

Description : What is a 5K like?

Last Answer : answer:First, it's not a competition if you don't make it one. A 5k is a very easy walk, should take about 1.5 hours if you are able to walk at a 3mph pace. Participating is admirable if you ... steep grades. A 5k flatlander course is a cake walk for most. Just have fun, enjoy the expereince. :-)

Description : An observation about Whole Foods...warranted?

Last Answer : just a coincidence? i have three whole foods in my general area and they have a wide mix of people.

Description : How come one contest is not equal to the other?

Last Answer : I understand completely. It is a question I’ve not been able to answer. It seems that balance may need to have a ‘handicap’. Perhaps because blacks are a minority, they have special dispensation. It’s all I can come up with.

Description : Wierd AL video White and Nerdy ever wonder why all the "gangsters" are Black only no other nationality?

Last Answer : It is a parody of this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1Oee1Iprts

Description : Are 'white people' very "light skinned" 'black people'?

Last Answer : In the sense that squares are four-sided triangles, yes.

Description : Is Obama black or white?

Last Answer : Why make it so complicated? He’s a bi-racial person. I get where you’re going with the extrapolation, but then you can also say with that logic that every white person isn’t really white because eventually we all trickle up to Africa!

Description : Is it just me or has the election of Barack Obama as our President affected the way "people" act towards other "people"?

Last Answer : I haven't seen anything like this occurring, myself, and if I did see it firsthand, I'm not sure I'd know how to interpret it. It is new ground that has been broken, electing the first African ... might just be an event that is going to take some people more time than others to adjust to or accept.

Description : How far is too far when it comes to racial jokes?

Last Answer : I don't know if these are too far since that's the definition of a racial joke -they're offensive, but here's a couple: Q: What happens to an Asian man who runs into a wall and has ... : How do you know when Chinese are moving into your neighborhood? A: When the Mexicans start getting car insurance.

Description : It seems as though most of America's athletes are African-American. Is this simply a mistaken perception on my part or is it reality? If it is reality, why do you think this is so?

Last Answer : I think it has more to do with availability and geography. All one needs to play basketball is a ball and a hoop, things that most kids in all economic groups in all parts of the country ... Relatively few. Those sports require more resources so the pool of youth they are available to is smaller.

Description : what is your most racial encounter!?

Last Answer : How do you mean? I’ve dated a black man and I think that’s about as racial as it gets…but do you mean something negative?

Description : If you had to choose which one of these types of people would you rather be and why?

Last Answer : 1. God no – I would hate being treated that poorly and beaten 2. Probably, yes – Seems like the lesser of the three 3. I’d be dead, so no – If I DID survive, I’d be scarred for life.

Description : Was I wrong or out of line to ask this question?

Last Answer : answer:I just think that Ask-public is free (as in beer) for us all to use and enjoy. If the mods think something isn’t a good fit, then so be it. Work with them. They like helping re-word questions. It’s not that hard.

Description : When can I plant a dawarf evergreen in Hobart In?

Last Answer : Need Answer

Description : What exactly are Hobart welders?

Last Answer : Welder is a tradesman who specializes in welding materials together. Welding is a process that joins materials. Hobart Welders is a brand of welding machines. And yes, they are good.

Description : I have about 100 Hungarian books to sell. Does anyone know where I can do this? I live in Sydney.

Last Answer : Ebay? Amazon?

Description : How do you dial a 6 digit phone number in Sydney, Australia with Skype?

Last Answer : I don’t think skype supports special numbers like that. You need a full land line number or a cell phone number. We have 4 digit free-phone service center numbers here in Norway and they don’t work on SKYPE.

Description : Should I study abroad in Sydney, Australia?

Last Answer : Always study abroad, always.

Description : It's the Sydney Mardi Gras weekend, so in support of all our gay and lesbian flutherites, what would you wear if you could be part of the parade?

Last Answer : answer:The year I was there I wore a white leather bustier with cone shaped breasts ala Madonna and black and white tiger striped bikini bottom. Just kidding, I was there one year to ... outfit I described above would have been appropriate, albeit a tad conservative, relatively speaking! :-)

Description : Anyone in Sydney know of cheap housing in the Blue Mountains?

Last Answer : answer:We stayed here when we were in the Blue Mountains a few years ago. There are other cabins there but it was quite secluded and we didn't see anyone while we were there. It was also autumn ... came up and were foraging in the grass right near us. http://www.jenolancabins.com.au/location.asp

Description : Melbourne suburbs compared to Sydney?

Last Answer : There are 17,000 cafes in the CBD of Melbourne, so make sure it's somewhere closer to the city. I personally have lived in 30 different suburbs of Melbourne and I prefer the Eastern Suburbs. ... forward to making you feel welcome with 3.5 million of my closest Melbournian friends - safe trip down!

Description : Which film school in Sydney would be the best to enroll to for scriptwriting ?

Last Answer : http://www.sydneyfilmschool.com/ I have heard great things about the school, and it seems they hook you up with great connections. good luck!

Description : What does the Sydney, Australia median house price of $1.6m AUD buy in your town?

Last Answer : Five 3-br 1 1/5 baths houses

Description : A plane travels from Sydney to Beijing, leaving on Thursday 1:00pm, taking exactly 24hrs to travel. The plane lands at 10:00am. What happened with the plane? -Riddles

Last Answer : Nothing. Beijing is 3hrs behind Sydney.

Description : ABC Company wants to link its computers in the Head office in New Delhi to its office in Sydney. -Technology

Last Answer : ABC Company will formed the World Area Network (WAN) to link its computers in the Head office in New Delhi to its office in Sydney. Unguided or wireless media should be used to form World Area Network.

Description : Is there any 24x7 electrician in Sydney?

Last Answer : Yes, there are several electricians in Sydney who offer a 24 x 7 service. They will usually respond immediately and get to you fast. Here is a short list of 24-hour electricians in ... emergency electrician service in Sydney and other regions. Some of the services they offer include power failu

Description : Which is the best private investigation agency in Sydney?

Last Answer : I'd recommend AusCovert Investigations . They're highly experienced and very professional.

Description : Best Photo Booths In Sydney?

Last Answer : We Are AS Photo Booths In Sydney - Create a FUN, Memorable piece of Entertainment for guests to take home. This form of entertainment will enlighten and engage your guests all night long capturing those photo booth memories.

Description : Which is the best creative agency in Sydney?

Last Answer : Amyth & Amit is one of the best creative agencies in Sydney, Australia which is helping businesses evolve their branding and marketing to build thriving customer communities.We are a creative strategy-driven team of brand and marketing experts!

Description : Which is the best agency for Branding and marketing in Sydney?

Last Answer : Amyth & Amit is helping businesses evolve their branding and marketing to build thriving customer communities. We are a creative strategy driven team of brand and marketing experts in Sydney, Australia!

Description : What Highly qualified and capable private NBN technician in Sydney ?

Last Answer : Highly qualified and capable private NBN technician in SydneyIt is indeed true that with today's fast pacing world and business communication streams like phones and the internet is vital to keep the business ... with the ever-growing list of things that one can do through the internet, just having