How to be a pirate?

Talk Like A Pirate Day is celebrated on September 19. If you're going to dress up like a pirate, nothing will ruin your image more easily than just adding the stereotypical "Arrrrr!" to the end of every sentence. So don't settle for being an imitation pirate, or you'll get labeled a "lubber" in no time. Here's how to be authentic and colorful, like a real swashbuckling man o' the sea!

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Growl - and scowl often. Pirates don't use a cultured, elegant, smooth vocalization - they mutter and growl.

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Use pirate lingo. Sounding like a pirate isn't as hard as it seems! There are lots of resources for picking up pirate "lingo," so make use of them (some common terms listed below) in addition to trying to affect a vocal sound. Avoid using modern epithets (swear words). It's much more colorful (and kid-friendly) to use "pirate slang" for those naughty words.
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Gesture with your hands frequently. Don't forget that pirates do most of their talking on the deck of a ship - out on the ocean, where wind, waves, and bird calls make it tough to hear. Gesturing often gives you a sense of "being there."
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Slur your words together. Saying, "The boys and I were out for a lovely day on the water today" sounds like something you'd overhear at a yacht club, not out on the bounding main! Instead, try, "Me 'n' these here scurvy scallywags drug our sorry keesters out t'th'ship'n'had us a grand great adventuaaarrr! We almost had t'keelhaul Mad Connie f'r gettin inter th' grog behind our backs!" Use contractions whenever possible. Be sure to punctuate often with "Arrrr!"
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Never use "you" or "you're" - ever. Instead, use the piratical form, "yer" or "ya" for all forms of address to others. "Yer a scurvy bilge rat, ya pompous gasbag" or "Here's yer dinner, ya mangy cockroach." Note that you should always endeavor to call the addressee by some insulting name, usually involving an animal.
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Embellish at will. A pirate is larger than life, and his or her speech should always reflect this. Don't just say, "We saw a whale off the starboard bow today." Say, "Me'n'th' crew seen a great grand sea beastie, th' mother of all whales, aye!"
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Refer to yourself as "me" at all times, never "I." It is not piratically correct to say, "I have a cold." It is far better as a pirate to declare, "Got me a case o'th'sniffles, 'ass rye!"
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More importantly, substitute "me" for "my" For example, don't say, "Look at my new sword," say "Lookit me new sword!." Also substitute "meself" for "myself" as in "Got meself a right fine ship!"
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Mutter unintelligibly unless yelling. Being a pirate usually meant being liquored up to some degree - a lot of time, pirates were pretty mush-mouthed. In the step preceding, the term "'ass rye" actually translates to "that's right." Get it?
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Be as loud as humanly possible. Pirates are not shy - stand tall, me hearties, and be counted!
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Get a stuffed toy parrot and sew feet to right shoulder of a second hand store jacket. This will put you in the mood to adhere to the above mentioned rules and guarantee an abundance of "yers and arghs".

edit Pirate Vocabulary

Credit should be given to the Talk Like a Pirate official website for some of these definitions of authentic pirate-speak:

* Ahoy! - "Hello!"
* And ye may lay to that! - "You betcha!"
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Arrr! - This is often confused with "arrrrgh," which is, of course, the sound you make when you sit on a belaying pin. "Arrrr!", like "Aloha," means variously, "yes," "I agree," "I'm happy," "I'm enjoying this beer," "My team is going to win it all," "I saw that television show, it sucked!" and "That was a clever remark you or I just made." And those are just a few of the myriad possibilities of Arrr!
* Avast! - derived from "hold fast". Stop and give attention. This word, like many pirate words, has multiple meanings, so it can also can be used in place of, "Whoa! Get a load of that!" "Check it out" or "No way!" or "Get off!"
* Aye! - "Yes!"
* Aye aye! - "I understand what you said and I will carry out your order!"
* Be - "Am, is, are." As in "I (or Me) be goin' t' get more grog, he be goin' t' get more grog, and they be goin' t' get more grog." This will also avoid confusion between "are" and "arrr" or "arrgh."
* Beauty – The best possible pirate address for a woman. Always preceded by "me," as in, "C'mere, me beauty," or even, "me buxom beauty," to one particularly well endowed. You'll be surprised how effective this is.
* Belay - To immediately cease or stop. Usually used in a disgusted context such as "Belay that landlubber talk!!"
* Bilge rat – The bilge is the lowest level of the ship. It's loaded with ballast and slimy, reeking water. A bilge rat, then, is a rat that lives in the worst place on the ship. Pirates, just like their modern-day counterparts (regular guys), love to joke and jibe with their buddies. By all means, pirates will call their buddies "bilge rats."
* Booty - Anything of value a pirate can plunder.
* Bung hole – It's the hole in a wooden barrel, usually sealed with a cork. To get what's in the barrel out, usually, the cork is pried out, opening the bung hole. Saying, "Well, me hearties, let's see what crawled out of the bung hole" will often be accompanied by the sound of 21st century citizens running for their lives. Yay! Dinner for one, coming up!
* Colors - See also, "Hoist the Colors!" The Pirate flag, with many variations. Designed to strike terror into your opponent, many times they would not even fight back, immediately surrendering.
* Davy Jones' Locker - Where the souls of drowned pirates go.
* Grog – An alcoholic drink, usually rum diluted with water and lime juice, but in this context you could use it to refer to any alcoholic beverage other than beer, and we aren't prepared to be picky about that, either.
* Hoist the Colors! - To raise the Pirate flag before attacking. Also a rallying cry for Pirates before they go into battle.
* Hornpipe – Both a single-reeded musical instrument sailors often had aboard ship, and a spirited dance that sailors do. The common term for being filled with lust is "horny," and hornpipe then has some comical possibilities. "Is that a hornpipe in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me? Or both?"
* Hearties or Matey - Shipmates or friends.
* Keel haul - A grisly death indeed. The pirate is tied by a rope at the front of the ship at full sail. He is then kicked off and made to drag along the keel, or bottom spine of the ship, usually through the sharp barnacles clinging to the hull. It would act like a cheese grater. "Ye'll be Keel Hauled!" would strike terror into any pirate.
* Lass - A name for a woman, usually more polite and romantic.
* Lubber – (or land lubber) Where a lubber is a poor seaman, a land lubber is an exceptionally ignorant seaman. [1] In a room where everyone is talking like pirates, lubber is always an insult.
* Motherload - refers to when the largest amount of booty is successfully located.
* Savvy - Ok or understand. As in, "Savvy?" meaning "Do you understand"
* Saucy - Sexy. "Ye be a Saucy Wench!"
* Scrumpet- A name for a women, not the most polite term but not rude either.
* Smartly – Do something quickly. "Smartly, me lass," you might say when sending the bar maid off for another round. She will be so impressed she might well spit in your beer.
* Scurvy - Well, of course, it's an awful affliction that used to bedevil buccaneers in days gone by; that's one reason there was lime juice added to the rum in the water, making grog. So calling someone a "scurvy bilge rat" is even worse than calling him a "bilge rat."
* Shiver me timbers! - Pirate for "Well, I'll be" or "Is that so?". Originating from when a cannon ball hits a ship and the planking shatters into splinters.
* Show a Leg! - Phrase to wake up a sailor. "Show a leg!, it be dawn, you scurvy lubber!".
* Wench - Woman, girl, or waitress. It can also refer to a peasant girl or prostitute .
* Yardarm - Not just convenient framework to hang the sails, but often times used as a holding post for the disobedient ol' salts, as in, "Tie that dawg to the yardarm".

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* Loud and lusty wins the day in Piratespeak!

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* The more colorful you are, the more successful you will be as a pirate - why, you might end up as Cap'n!
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Don't worry about whether people understand you. Just squint with one eye (your good eye, the other should be covered by an enigmatic black patch) and nod meaningfully, as if they do understand, when you're asked to explain. Saying, "Ayyyyyyyye" softly, and stroking your mustache can also help to persuade them that they did understand you the first time.
* Ar! If you be a practicing pastafarian, ye may wish to punctuate yer greetings with a "His blessings be upon thee, scurvy dog!"

edit Warnings

* If you plan to indulge in grog or other piratical spirits, don't attempt to steer your own ship home, matey!
* Also be sure ye keep to the code. Don't ye be wanderin' round not knowin' what yer doin!
* Keep it real. This here ain't no blunder.

How to be a ninja?

How to Be a Ninja

originated by:Grimmith, Jack Herrick, Thief, Anonymous (see all)
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What is a ninja? A true ninja is not just someone who wears black, drops down from the ceiling and slices everyone to pieces! Ninjas have been around since at least the 14th century, when guerrilla warfare in feudal Japan called for espionage and assassination--activities which Samurai would not perform because they were forbidden by Bushido, the Samurai Code.[1] Ninja were called on to be master spies, assassins and specialist warriors, both for and against the enemy. While some aspects of the ninja way may be outdated, the principles and techniques remain valuable for anyone who wants to learn from and emulate the ninja way(ninjutsu). You have to complete all steps to become an awesome ninja.
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Decide upon a series of ideas, morals and philosophies and food that you truly can live by. Read some of the history on wikipedia, you should also read Massaaki Hatsumis' book: Secrets from the ninja grandmaster it will tell you not to get fooled by all the phony "ninja masters" out there today. Contrary to popular belief, ninja weren't always cold-blooded killers that did things that samurai refused to do. In most cases rogue/masterless samurai (Ronin) were the ones that caused most of the crimes in feudal Japan. Ninja came from all walks of life. Most ninja used their skills mainly to keep themselves alive to come home to see their families every night. Some ninja families however came under the service of a lord, or kept themselves isolated within their own clan. Decide on what you want to do first.

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Never publicize that you are a ninja. A ninja must be able to function as a spy, which means that you cannot reveal your status as an aspiring ninja, or else no one will trust you. Do not dress like the stereotypical ninja (unless on a mission at night). The black outfits that most people associate with ninja are a construct of Kabuki theater (although this has not been proven), in which ninja characters were disguised as prop handlers (who always wore black to minimize their presence while moving props on stage).[2] When you do wear ninja clothes, the idea is to never let anyone see you in them.
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Learn how to move stealthily. Tabi boots a great for this, try and roll your feet from toe to heel. Become adept at social and physical invisibility and silence. Walk silently. Learn the appropriate clothes for the appropriate times. Do not stand out or draw attention to yourself in any way. Sometimes that may mean being sociable and friendly because in the modern world, a person who sits quietly in the corner arouses suspicion and is carefully watched.
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Get and maintain a ninja body. This does not necessarily mean becoming lean and muscular; it means building endurance, agility, strength and flexibility. Go for long distance runs, swimming, pressups, situps, but most importantly STRETCH! Your body is a tool--as long as it can perform the functions of a ninja, it is a valuable tool. In fact, becoming too fit may be counterproductive, especially if you stand out as being the only slim or muscular person in the room.
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Know how to escape. No matter where you are, know how to get out of the situation as quickly and as anonymously (unseen) as possible. This is a critical skill for a ninja, especially when performing missions. Historically, smoke bombs and firecrackers were used to create diversions, but you will have to devise more subtle techniques, like starting a fight or switching of the lights. When you enter a room, always be aware of every potential (possible) exit, and have several plans in place for how you can create a diversion if necessary. As you escape, strive to leave no evidence behind, like clothes, weapons or fingerprints (wear gloves?). One way that ninja accomplished this in the past was with ashiaro, or wooden pads worn on their bottom of their footwear and carved to look like an animal's paw or a child's foot so that the ninja's footprints would not be noticed, this was also used in WWII.
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Know the ninja needs:
* Seishin-teki kyōyō (spiritual refinement)
* Taijutsu (unarmed combat, using one's body as the only weapon)
* Kenjutsu (sword fighting)
* Bōjutsu (stick and staff fighting)
* Shurikenjutsu (throwing blades)
* Sōjutsu (spear fighting)
* Naginatajutsu (naginata fighting)
* Sui-ren (water training)
* Bōryaku (tactic)
* Chōhō (espionage)
* Kyushojutsu (vital point striking)
* Intonjutsu (escaping and concealment)
* Tenmon (meteorology)
* Kusarigamajutsu (chain and sickle weapon)
* Kayakujutsu (pyrotechnics and explosives)
* Hensōjutsu (disguise & impersonation)
* Chi-mon (geography)
* Shinobi-iri (stealth and entering methods)
* Bajutsu (horsemanship)
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Learn to control people and manipulate events not by force, but by words and actions. As a modern ninja, you should be able to obtain a goal without having to resort to any manner of violence. Use people's desires, needs and wants against them. Humans need security, wealth, pride, strength and to have their wants and needs satisfied. This is a key ability in most if not all events.
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Feed your mind. Ninja were often very knowledgeable. With knowledge comes power and this can help you become more resourceful and also help you blend in more easily.
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Master self control A true Ninja is a master of his/her environment, which consequently requires one to be in control of one's self. To master one's self, learn to: Cut emotions out of the decision making, engage in rational and logical thinking no matter what the situation is, make tactical decisions that may upset one's ego, finding the flow of situations/problems and one's place with in them, make decisions for one's own situations as if giving someone else advice... Applying this to every day life is a must, as it stand in the way of the mastery of one's self. If one cannot master self, one cannot master others, and their surroundings. Example: Engaging in physical combat due to provocation knowing one can defeat the threat may not be the best of interests for the big picture. Walking away while ridicule may hurt one's ego, but will keep one in the clear of the public's eye from things to come.
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Silence is Golden One's decision to live by ninjutsu discipline is not and should not be public knowledge. One's first responsibility is to learn and practice ninjutsu in secrecy, and privately. After all, one cannot be a master spy if one cannot keep something as simple as one's hidden identity a secret from those that surround us (Even if One lives with them.) Do not lead others as to what you may or may not know, or what you may be up to.
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Practice Meditation Not traditional Meditation, but Meditation based on complete awareness of your actions, the popular wii game "ninja reflex" has a very good meditation sequence. Train your mind to be completely aware of your actions when the need arises, for prolonged periods of time. Learn to let nothing distract you. A Ninja must be calm and focused, because if something is allowed to become a distraction, it could likely cause them to be captured, injured or even killed.

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* Ninjutsu is a lifelong pursuit, and shall take a lifetime to master. There is always room for improvement. Don't expect to become a true ninja in a week. Shinobi usually start at the time of childhood until they are about 20-25 and they keep on going to become better. It's like in school, we start at childhood and finish high school and you have an option to go on further.

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* Women ninja are called kunoichi and historically, were trained differently because they had different tools of disguise at their disposal. Aside from the view that they seduced men in order to get close to them, they were more likely to be disguised as a household servant, which allowed them to overhear conversations and get close to the target individual as well. A modern female ninja should use people's perception about women to her advantage--generally, people are less suspicious of women than they are of men.
* Get Started in Parkour. Parkour is compatible with being a ninja because it not only allows you to escape and hide easily, but it also builds strength and agility. Parkour will be more useful than freerunning as it concentrates on effectiveness and speed more than showing off and is used for personal development.
* Look into Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu. It is the real ninja martial art.
* Know how to use self-defense the right way if not used properly it can be a very dangerous thing.
* Do not use weapons if you do not need them.

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* Never use your ninja skills for senseless violence!
* Remember that the type of ninja you see in movies and on TV are usually virtually impossible to become. The ninjas of the media and of reality are very different.
* If one's motivations to be a ninja involve any of the following: to provoke and engage in open physical confrontations, for notoriety, or solely for revenge and inflict harm(self absorbed reasons) then thou shall never be ninja... just an angry individual in dark clothing covering its face. There is a big and clear distinction.
* During training there is nothing better than trial by fire or a river, however, if one tries to evade, confront, and/or combat local law enforcement or engage in any other criminal activity to test ninjutsu skills: one must be truly ready to accept the consequences one's actions will bring. (You might be a Ninja but cops are like Batman)
* Most ninja weapons are defined as illegal, be ready to discard or hide them quickly. Never carry anything you aren't prepared to leave behind for the success of the mission, or when caught to avoid trouble. Dressing all in black with one's face covered will raise alarm if spotted.
* Never use your ninja skills to harm animals, or to break into peoples houses.
* Use your skills, but don't forget your natural talents as well. When able to use peace as a cunning weapon against the task ahead, it is most wise over violence.
* Ninjas don't wear bright colors, (i.e orange/red) so it is more advised that you wear darker colors so that you will blend in the dark or a white suit in snowy conditions.
* Listen to some ninja music.
* Let others know what you believe once you believe you believe it. As long as you are confident in your theories, you should project them to save your friends the time of finding out in a way they don't want to.
* Watch Naruto to see what not to do. Crying, love, and selfish pride are not honorable things. These trickeries are a ninja's poison. Use it against the enemy, and do not let it be used on us.

edit Things You'll Need

* Patience, Strong Personal Will, and Desire to learn, practice, and apply practices and concepts that may be counter-intuitive to your persona. Do not be so naive as to believe phony "ninjas" try to go to a real ninja school.
* Time, personal space.
* Black, dark blue, white (if snowy) or gray outfit. Choose dark blue or gray if you will be in low light, not full darkness.
* Ninja stars (called Shuriken)
* You'll also need chopsticks, with which to catch things (advanced ninja).
* Martial arts training (possibly a school)
* Ninja sword (wooden for lesser ninja) (ninjato or katana)

editNote

* Ninjas are known to wear disguises (like Sherlock Holmes), so they can spy on enemies or to get closer to their intended target. They also wear normal clothing to appear as the common person when traveling to other places.
* REMEMBER THIS: Ninjas don't always work alone in ninja history the most known groups of ninja were the iga and koga clans, so if you have a friend(s) who is(are) into the ninja business or you know of any other ninjas in your area, then work out some kind of agreement to work together to accomplish a mission or start a clan. Only join together with someone that that you would trust with your life.

editFood For Thought

* Ninja are also known as Shinobi
* Female ninja are called Kunoichi (They use their feminine charms to get close to their intended target and/or to gather information about target/enemy.) They sometimes dress as Geisha or a regular civilian.
* Normally, ninja start training at a really young age (Early childhood perhaps?) but don't worry, the 34th, still living last ninja grandmaster(soke) Massaaki Hatsumi started when he was 27, but he was involved with other martial arts before he started training in ninjutsu.

Why that some of the student has a low Grades in Math

Many of the student nowadays has a low grades in Math for some reason. Here late some reason Why some student has a low grades in Math

1. they are always late and absent in the class
2. they are physically pressent but mentally absent.
3. they are busy in texting thier textmate.
4. they are not reviewed thier notes.
5. they did not pass thier project on time.



Here are some tips on how to improve your grades:
1. Gather all your work assignments to determine exactly how and why you earned the low grades. Identify your weak points. Did your grades suffer because of careless grammar or poor writing habits? If so, be more mindful of grammar and structure during the final.

2. Visit the teacher and ask her to go over your assignments with you. Ask her what you could have done differently.

3. Ask what can you do for extra credit. By trying to take charge of your destiny, you are showing responsibility. Teachers will appreciate this.

4. Ask for advice from the teacher. Teachers can direct you to resources that are topic-specific.
5. Put all your energy into the final test or project. Find a tutor to help you. Ask the teacher to explain the format of the test. Will it be an essay exam or a multiple choice test? Target your study accordingly.

6. Join a study group. Discuss the final exam with other students. They may have notes that you missed or they may have better insight into the teacher's preferences when it comes to test questions and answers.

7. Improve memory skills. There are many techniques to improve your memory. Find one that is best for you and the material you're studying.

8. Get serious. Don't be late to class. Get some sleep. Turn off the TV.

Talk to your Parents

If you know a bad grade is imminent, then it might be wise to talk to your parents first. Let them know that you are trying to make a change and improve your performance.

Get them involved. You may want to discuss creating a homework contract with your parents. The contract should address time commitments, homework help, supplies, and other issues that affect grades.

Looking Toward the Future

If you have just received your end-of-year grades and you're looking forward to improving your performance next year, there are plenty of things you can do.

1. Get organized. Keep a journal of assignments to identify strengths and weaknesses. Organize your supplies and establish a good study space.

2. Try to use color-coded supplies to stay organized.

3. Identify your personal learning style. This is critical to improving your study habits. Don't waste valuable study time using ineffective study methods.

4. Talk to your counselor about your schedule or your diploma program. You may be enrolled in a program that isn't right for you. Are you taking courses that are too difficult because your diploma program requires it?

5. Review your schedule. Cut out extracurricular activities that don't help you reach your true goals. If you're involved with that team or club just for fun—then you may need to make some tough decisions.

6. Improve your writing skills. Students sometimes complain because they are penalized for poor writing in courses other than English. Teachers don't have much patience for this complaint! Good writing skills are critical for every class.

7. Join a study group.
Keep a Realistic Perspective
1. If you are stressing out about a possible B grade, you should know that perfect grades aren't everything, and expecting them isn't very realistic, either. While it is true that some colleges place a lot of value in grades, it is also true that they are interested in recruiting humans, not machines.

If you are hoping to get into a specific, highly competitive college and you are worried about getting a B, then you are smart enough to make yourself stand out in another way. For instance, you could use your creativity to craft an essay that stands out.

2. Give yourself credit if you're doing your best. If you have tried everything, but you just can't become the perfect student you want to be, perhaps you should give yourself a break. Identify your own strong points and make the best of them.

3. Don't give yourself a bad reputation. If you aren't happy with a grade or a report card, you can discuss this with a teacher. However, if you make a habit out of visiting your teacher to complain, then you may be making a pest of yourself.