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I want to get married and have kids.

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I agree with Lau.

Stated another way, if we literally were worried about the continued existence of the human race, then having a child would be important on that global scale.

Your individual choice to have or not have a child is a drop in the bucket, so to speak, with importance to the world population.

Of course... if many people in a population start feeling the same way and do not reproduce, just a generation or two will shift the population's outlook dramatically.

On a more personal, familial level, it's important to some families to "continue the family name" etc. If you have no siblings or cousins to alleviate you of this "responsibility" then perhaps it is important to you.

On the most personal level, it's important to an individual person to become a parent sometimes in profound ways. Perhaps it's given more weight than it should, as those who struggle with infertility can find it to be the most important thing and feel greatly unfulfilled, preoccupied, and saddened by this. There's a bit of idealism in the mix because having a child will not bring happiness to everyone.

I think it's the idea of love, so (hopefully) unconditional, wrapped up in this little person who is truly part of you. You look in your child's eyes and see your own. You begin to see a person grow that you are helping to instill values in and mold their character. The first time you see that child do something reminiscent of you or the other parent (perhaps a small mannerism or way of speaking), you can picture the future and know "you" will be part of it in some small way. It can be very powerfully fulfilling.

However, it is sacrifice to be a parent, and no longer do you live your life for you when you have children. Many things are put on hold or abandoned as your embrace the costs of choosing to raise children. This trade-off is not for everyone. And children do not deserve parents who resent them. It is, therefore, important for people who are self-aware enough to know they would resent the sacrifices of parenthood to not have children.

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Answer (1 of 2): I agree with Lau. Stated another way, if we literally were worried about the continued existence of the human race, then having a child would be important on that global scale. Your individual choice to have or not have a child is a drop in the bucket, so to speak, with importa...

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I want to be able to do amazing at math and do it without having a problem

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Who uses calculus? You do. Every day. Dr Ron Sandland celebrates the International Year of the Mathematics of Planet Earth.

The American writer Jodi Picoult was invited to contribute to Dear Me, in which she wrote a letter to her younger 16-year old self. It contains some very warm and witty advice, but I was particularly struck by her fourth recommendation; "Calculus. Trust me. You will never use it."

While I can quite believe that Ms Picoult seldom (OK, never) sits down to solve a differential equation, she is probably unaware of just how much calculus and other areas of advanced mathematics affect her daily life.

For example, I used Google to track down Ms Picoult's quote. Google uses sophisticated mathematical and statistical algorithms to search for the information you need. Amazon is increasing its stretch as a retailer by linking its customers' preferences across a range of different product areas and presenting tantalising recommendations to its users.

How does Facebook find friends for you? How do you discover the links you want on Twitter? These are all based on proprietary algorithms developed by mathematicians and computer scientists. And the effects have been staggering. They have altered the way society works with information about just about everything available at the touch of a smart phone.

The market value of Google, Amazon, Facebook and Twitter, all built on intellectual property based on mathematical algorithms, is not much short of half a trillion dollars at current market values. Their algorithms have created value roughly equivalent to BHP, RioTinto and CBA combined!

And, in passing, the technology that underpinned CSIRO's wireless LAN patent that enables billions of devices such as smart phones, tablets and computers to connect wirelessly came out of CSIRO's pioneering work in radioastronomy. In CSIRO's words:

"That work involved complex mathematics known as 'fast Fourier transforms' as well as detailed knowledge about radio waves and their behaviour in different environments."

Fourier transforms are a discovery from harmonic analysis, itself an advanced branch of calculus. In fact our daily lives have been deeply touched by calculus.

Algorithms are amazing

When it comes to the mathematics of planet earth, one of the most striking examples of mathematics in action has been the development of Google Maps, which uses advanced imaging algorithms to enable us to find places, directions, zoom in and out, change the level of detail, and find a restaurant we'd like to dine at.

Australia is, at the time of writing, in the midst of a bushfire crisis of apocalyptic proportions. And I have been distracted because my granddaughter is staying with her father in rural New South Wales. Google Earth has enabled me to follow exactly where the fires are burning, which I've been able to marry with the descriptive information provided by the Rural Fire Service to determine her safety at any time. Having access to this information has almost certainly saved lives.

With the widespread availability of laptops, tablets and smart phones, it is often overlooked that their smartness doesn't just come from their engineering: it comes from the algorithms which they can access to provide the information we need. And algorithms are step-by-step procedures to enable mathematical formulae to be calculated or logical tasks to be undertaken.

Weather forecasts modelled on maths

But let's return to the bushfire catastrophe to which I referred earlier. Tuesday 9 January was Australia's hottest day since records began (averaged over the nation). This clearly came as no surprise to the Bureau of Meteorology spokespeople who were interviewed by the media. They have been able to predict weather more and more accurately on a finer and finer scale in recent times. This has come about as a result of many factors.

Obviously the advent of faster and more powerful computers has had a major part to play. Similarly, the development of sophisticated sensors has provided the bureau with enormous volumes of data which they can integrate into sophisticated mathematical models, themselves subject to continuous refinement as they are able to explore more and more deeply the complex systems that produce weather patterns. And in gaining a deeper understanding of the physical, chemical and ecological processes that control our weather, meteorologists are able to build complex systems of linked differential equations (Sorry Jodi, that's calculus!) to describe and predict our weather patterns.

The great statistician George Box was fond of saying, 'All models are wrong, but some are useful'. We're all aware that sometimes the Bureau of Meteorology's forecasts are slightly off the mark, but any objective critic would have seen that the accuracy of weather forecasts have improved dramatically over the past decade.

George Box's primary criterion of usefulness is the ability of models to predict the future. The improvement in our ability to predict the weather has come about through a virtuous cycle of faster and more powerful computers, the ability to capture what is often described as a tsunami of data relevant to weather and climate, refinement of the science that underpins the models (in the best traditions of scientific method), and increasingly sophisticated mathematically-based methods for analysing the data, integrating into the models, linking the resulting equations and solving them.

It is worthy of more than a passing note to say that when climate scientists take the models they have now and use them retrospectively from a decade ago the resulting predictions for the next ten years (and of course we now know exactly what has happened) are breathtakingly accurate.

Celebrate calculus in 2013

The breadth of applications of mathematics down the centuries has been profound. The inventor of calculus was none other than Sir Isaac Newton, whose other discoveries, such as his laws of motion and gravity, changed forever the way we have been able to understand how the world works.

Mathematics is deeply involved in bioinformatics, which is vital in modern health research, to understanding how complex ecosystems work and, through statistical science, is providing the tools to make sense of the deluge of data that is changing what we can know and predict about almost every aspect of our lives.

If we keep this in mind and acknowledge the fact that most of the general population are of a similar opinion to Ms Picoult, it seems that greater education is needed to rectify this misconception.

It is fitting that 2013 marks the International Year of the Mathematics of Planet Earth. A year designed to broadcast this loud and proud. The Australian launch of the International Year of Mathematics of Planet Earth will take place on 29 January with a Simons Foundation public lecture by Professor Simon Levin from Princeton University. Professor Levin will discuss the challenge of sustainability and the promise of mathematics.

One uses calculus after all. About the author: Dr Ron Sandland OA is a statistician. He became deputy chief executive of CSIRO in 1999 and was awarded the CSIRO Medal for Lifetime Achievement in 2006. He was president of the Statistical Society of Australia from 1993 to 1995 and awarded honorary life membership in 1998. He is currently chair of the Australian Mathematical Sciences Board, the Steering Committee of the Australian National Data Service, and the Advisory Board of the Australian Centre of Excellence in Risk Analysis. He was awarded the Order of Australia in 2007.

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Who uses calculus? You do. Every day. Dr Ron Sandland celebrates the International Year of the Mathematics of Planet Earth. The American writer Jodi Picoult was invited to contribute to Dear Me, in which she wrote a letter to her younger 16-year old self.

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I want to eat healthier and include more fruits and greens.

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Nicole Crawford

Nicole Crawford is a NASM-certified personal trainer, doula and pre/post-natal fitness specialist. She is studying to be a nutrition coach and RYT 200 yoga teacher. Nicole contributes regularly at Breaking Muscle and has also written for "Paleo Magazine," The Bump and Fit Bottomed Mamas.

In addition to sleep and physical activity, a balanced diet is one of the key elements of health and well-being. Healthy eating not only makes you feel good but also has a variety of physical health benefits. Since food fuels bodily processes, it makes sense that good food encourages optimal overall function. Eat a wide variety of healthy foods, like fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein, for maximum health benefits.

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Healthy eating prevents a variety of chronic diseases. Emerging research and laboratory studies have shown that a balanced diet may even reduce the chances of developing cancer. The American Cancer Society's "ACS Guidelines on Nutrition and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention" recommends eating a balanced diet with an emphasis on plant sources for optimal cancer prevention benefits. Likewise, the Rush University Medical Center suggests that diet plays an important role in preventing Alzheimer's disease. Diabetes and obesity are other chronic diseases that may be prevented with the aid of a healthy diet. Eating well also boosts the immune system and fortifies the body against other types of communicable diseases.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, may result in heart failure and premature death. A diet high in whole grains, poultry, fish and nuts but that limits red meat, fats, sweets and sugary drinks reduces the risk of developing hypertension. Salt and sodium intake is also a primary contributing factor in heart disease. Many processed and prepared foods have high sodium levels; avoid these products if you have any heart problems. For optimal results, combine a heart-healthy diet with regular aerobic exercise, which helps keep blood flowing and the heart pumping.

A healthy diet provides adequate amounts of vitamins and nutrients, which are essential for growth, energy and proper development. When vitamin levels are inadequate, serious health problems can result. Vitamin A deficiency, for example, can cause blindness in children and is particularly dangerous for pregnant women. Vitamin deficiency anemia is caused by insufficient vitamin C, folate and vitamin B12 levels, leading to extreme fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, weight loss and other undesirable symptoms. If you think you might have a vitamin deficiency, see your doctor for some dietary suggestions, and consider taking a daily multivitamin.

For maximum health results, avoid foods that contain trans fats or high amounts of sugar, cholesterol or salt. Although a healthy diet provides benefits on its own, it is best when combined with regular physical activity, so find a way to incorporate exercise into your daily routine. Avoid skipping breakfast, and always try to eat at least three meals a day, or five small meals throughout the day. Strive for balance, and avoid eating too much of one food group. The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides helpful dietary guidelines for specific ages and gender.

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I want to be able to buy my own house and pay it off on time

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A financial planner explains the importance of buying a home

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"Automatic Millionaire" author David Bach explains the importance of buying a home, paying it off quick, and using it to build wealth. -------------------------------------------------- Follow BI Video on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1oS68Zs Follow BI on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1W9Lk0n Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/ -------------------------------------------------- Business Insider is the fastest growing business news site in the US.

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Having a stable job means I can financially support my family and help my dad

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Having a stable job or career is important if you want to become an independent woman. If you have a stable job, you won't have to embarrass yourself from always asking your parents, friends, and other people for help.

You can also buy anything you want, spend in whatever way you would like to spend, and live and shape your life the way you want it to be.

Aside from being your lifeblood and source of income (unless you're an heiress like Paris Hilton), having a stable job also means being secured physically and financially.

Let's face it; having a stable job is what keeps us from being beggars. It's also a way for us to reach our dreams and achieve success in life.

Finding a good and well-paying stable job is difficult, but all the more is staying in that job for say 5, 10, or 20 years. Yet, it is not impossible. Been there, done that.

You can keep your job for a long-term period and get the benefits of job security if you just follow these five simple suggestions.

Be Beautiful and Career Driven

'Love Your Job', Read: 'Embrace Its Value to You and to Society'

My advice to all the ladies out there is to look for a job that you would really love. Know your interests and find a job that can fit with your interests. If you love to write, then being an editor or a writer would best suit you.

If you love fashion, then you can work in the fashion industry. Or if you love business and economics, then make your way to the top of the corporate ladder.

Whatever kind of job can become a long-term one as long as you just love whatever you are doing. It's important because your love for your job will help you get through the difficult times ahead of you. When challenges and difficulties come your way, you won't be easily disheartened and you won't just easily give up.

Learn, Follow, and Quote Your Company's Values

The most common cause of a termination of an employee is usually because of grave disobedience to company rules and notorious negligence in following the company policies.

Your company won't be really happy to have an employee who willfully disregards and disobeys its rules and policies. The rules are there because they seek to provide a standard in the organization and management of the company.

They are for the smooth operation of the company. Disobedience to such instructions could be fatal and can give damage to the company itself.

Learn to always follow these policies, because if not, I'm sure your employer would rather choose to lose you than to lose whatever profit the company would be making because of your disobedience.

Don't Mix Business And Pleasure At Work

Mixing business and pleasure in the workplace may sound hot, but hold your reins; it's really not a good idea if you want to have a long-term job. Some companies even forbid romantic relationships with coworkers or officemates.

Rather than have a reputation for playing or sleeping around, you would rather want to be seen as a career-driven woman who's serious with her work and is not just playing around with anyone.

It would really be better for you to focus your energies on work and maintain a friendly but professional relationship with everyone, rather than not be able to complete your tasks and responsibilities because you are busy smooching with your officemate in the pantry.

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Tread Carefully On Social Media

Working in a law firm has made me encounter a lot of cases involving employers suing their employees because of different violations of the law. Unless you want to be jobless and live behind prison bars, always follow the legal procedures in your company.

This includes not causing any misrepresentation and false statements in your reports and paperwork, not misappropriating and stealing the company properties, and also not threatening or even seducing your boss just so he can promote you or give you a pay raise.

By sharing 'harmless' photo of a prototype or a newly designed marketing material, not yet approved or released, you may cause more damage for your company that you can imagine. This mishap will be hard to shake off.

Always Try to Learn New Skills

Employers like employees who are willing to learn new things and who show an aptitude for improvement. Your boss would appreciate it if you ask questions to clarify unclear points regarding your work, instead of just staring at him and giving a nod without even understanding what it is he or she is saying.

Once you show him or her that you are eager to learn new things to improve your quality of work, your boss will be able to say that you are indeed sincere and that you are taking your work seriously.

Keeping your job is simple if you just know what needs to be done in the workplace. Of course, you'll have to take these suggestions seriously for it to really work out. Just remember that work is work and play is play.

The workplace is not a teenager's world. This is very real; you are no longer playing make-believe.

Any achievement (or failure) that you can accomplish with your work can greatly affect your career, and well, your future.

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I would love to go to college and be able to earn a diploma

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During their high school career, students may begin to question the importance of a college education. They might find themselves asking, "Why is it important to go to college?" The answer is that, more than ever, attending college provides opportunities for graduates which are not as widespread to those who have not received a higher education.

For many high school students, being able to immediately generate an income after graduation is an appealing thought. They may also be repelled by the rising cost of tuition, and while it is true that a higher education may be one of the largest expenses you will ever face, the importance of a college education has become quite evident in terms of earning potential within today's economy.

Why Should You go to College?

One important answer to this question is more opportunity. As opposed to generations of the past, high school graduates today are unable to obtain the number of high-paying jobs that were once available. The U.S. has been transformed from a manufacturing-based economy to an economy based on knowledge, and the importance of a college education today can be compared to that of a high school education forty years ago. It serves as the gateway to better options and more opportunity.

There are additional reasons as to why it is important to go to college. When students experience a post secondary education, they have the opportunity to read books and listen to the lectures of top experts in their fields. This stimulation encourages students to think, ask questions, and explore new ideas, which allows for additional growth and development and provides college graduates with an edge in the job market over those who have not experienced a higher education.

The importance of a college education is also accentuated because of the opportunity to gain valuable resources during your tenure. The more connections which are collected during your college career, the more options you will have when you begin your job search. Once you have ended your job search and have started your career, however, the importance of a college education has not been exhausted. Having a college degree often provides for greater promotion opportunity.

So, why should you go to college? The reasoning does not begin and end with the job aspect. A good education is beneficial from many different viewpoints, and while the importance of a college education is quite evident for many high school students, what is often not as clear is how they will pay for that education.

Funding Your College Education

Although the colleges and universities of today carry a heavy price tag, it is of great importance not to let that discourage you from obtaining a college education. While the cost of tuition continues to rise, so too does the number of available financial aid options. Below we will explain why it is important to explore these options before you go to college and the large payoff they often provide.

From local and federal options, to categorical and corporate options, college-bound students have a variety opportunities worth exploring when attempting to obtain financial aid. A common misrepresentation of financial aid packages (e.g. scholarships, grants, loans, work study programs) is that they provides funding for an entire college education. The reality is that most of these packages are smaller and it may take several of them to add up. This is why it is important to explore all of your options before you go to college:

Local options-The people of your own community fully understand the importance of a college education, which is why organizations such as the American Legion, the Rotary Club, the Jaycees, and Boosters chapters offer scholarships for high school students in the area. These organizations are often overlooked and serve as a great resource due to the fact that they have far less competition than national awards. Start your local search by visiting your high school's career options to see what's available.

Federal options-The federal government is also well aware of the importance of a college education, which is why they award more financial aid to college-bound students than any other resource. The most important step in obtaining federal aid is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Follow this link for more information on filing the FAFSA for financial aid.

Merit-based options-Merit scholarships are awarded to students based on academic or athletic abilities, as well as categories such as ethnicity, religious affiliation, club membership, interests, talent or career plans. Learn more about merit-based options by following this link: College Scholarship Money

Corporate options-Corporations are another resource who understand the vast importance of a college education. Every year, corporations ranging from Target to Coca-Cola offer financial aid to thousands of college-bound students. A great way to start your corporate scholarship search is with you or your spouse's company. Often times, organizations will award the children of employees with scholarships or grants. Follow this link to learn more about college financial aid and grant searches and determine the eligibility of your student.

Understanding the Importance of College Education

If you are still asking yourself why should you go to college, it is important to remember the significant amount of opportunity available for college graduates. The global economy is becoming increasingly more competitive, and in order to give yourself the best chance for a well-paying job, you must first understand the importance of college education.

Attending college provides students with the knowledge and experience they are unable to receive from a secondary education, and finding a way to fund a higher education now can pay off in a huge way in the years to come.

College-Bound Student Information

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I would like to walk across the stage and get my diploma along with my friends.

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The Importance of Graduating High School