Please find somewhere else to get help with your 5th grade homework.

By "primary source" do you mean a first hand account? As in people recording their conversations and experiences with Jesus and his friends?

No, it isn't.

Even the earliest books were written well after Jesus's death, like you mention. And throughout the history even those books have been translated, reinterpreted, and rerecorded differently for different purposes and audiences.

In other words, think of the bible as a guidebook for a religion, not as a first hand account of history.

This isn't a homework helpline. If you know how to use the internet, then you probably know how to use the library. Stop being lazy!

Tip just like you normally would; good service should be appreciated, even if the food comes directly to your table.

Even though the servers don't bring food, they still take drink orders, and check in on you for other requests, as you noted. Moreover, they should be checking in and making sure your experience there is a good one. They also have to answer when people hit the blue light button, which takes extra effort. Also, you can order off the menu, so they do run food orders just like other restaurants. And, the Blue C in U-Village has a bar section, so those servers bring food as well.

But servers at any place that seats and serves as many children as regularly as that place does deserves the tips, in my opinion. Servers generally split tips with bussers and hostesses, so tipping lower than you normally would affects all of them.

I own a nook (a gift from my SO) and I love it! I've had it about 2 months.

What I love:
So far, it's compatible with any format I've needed so far (including Seattle library's electronic books in epub format). I haven't tried to use Gutenberg.
The battery lasts a very long time, and charges pretty fast. I haven't road-tested it on a plane ride or long trip yet, though.
The menu is touch screen, and in color. You can browse for books by looking at their covers, which I love. I don't think the Kindle is in color at all yet (*I think*).
It has a built in wifi connection so you can go online and buy books from anywhere. And you get bonuses (like free books) when you're in a B&N store.
It also has a built in dictionary and highlighter so you can look things up or mark them as you read.

The only real drawback so far is that you use the B&N website to search for specific titles (other than best sellers, new releases, or specific genres), and the interface is pretty clunky.

I bought the damage protection plan because I'm pretty klutzy, too. I bought a durable cover, and so far, no issues!

"Oriental" isn't not correct in reference to people because "the Orient" isn't a place. You can still refer to objects as Oriental because it refers to a style or particular aesthetic (so, an oriental rug is ok). The non-European part of the world used to be known as The Orient and full of, well, Oriental people. We know that isn't the case anymore.

I know this only addresses one part of your question, but hope it helps.

If you're a reality tv fan, this is the recipe used by the Duggar family on 18 Kids and Counting. Apparently, their version is the best (and seems the easiest). This is enough for about half their brood though, so cut in half, or more.

TATER TOT CASSEROLE
2 lb ground turkey cooked, seasoned, drained
3 2lb bags tater tots
2 cans cream of mushroom
2 cans evaporated milk
2 cans cream of chicken
Brown meat & place in large cass. dish.
Cover with tater tots. Mix soup & milk together.
Pour over top. Bake at 350 for 1 Hour.
Makes 2- 9”X13” pans

http://www.duggarfamily.com/recipes.html

My bff that's 5'0" exactly and SUPER curvy loves GAP kids for basics like tanks, tees, and sweaters. Forever 21 and Urban Outfitters both have tops and jackets that are short-friendly (and flattering) sizes. If that's not your style, maybe check out Juniors sections at dept stores because you never know.

GAP/Old Navy/Banana Republic also carry tons of various sizes on their website that their stores don't have. If you're looking for super extreme sizing, online specialty stores might be your best bet.

Good luck!

I moved from Louisiana a few years ago, and every year friends and family back home ship one to me. I've never bought one in Seattle, since the prices for shipping are pretty reasonable (and nothing beats the real thing, right?):

http://robertfreshmarket.net/mardi_gras_king_cakes.aspx

http://www.tubbshardware.com/KingCakes_General1.htm

http://www.gambinos.com/shop/default.php?cPath=21 (more expensive!)

If you never wear makeup, wearing ANY will make a difference. Moisturize under your eyes (like others have said) then use a cream/stick concealer. If you don't want to spend a lot, or mostly shop at drugstores, the brands I like best are L'Oreal or Neutrogena. They both have concealer in a cream or stick form.

Most places will carry a natural/organic cosmetics brand like Burt's Bees or Yes to Carrots. They might not have a concealer, but (depending on the store's selection) they should have a moisturizer that will help perk up your skin and restore vitamins you're missing from lack of sleeping/eating enough. (http://www.yestocarrots.com/index.html)

Even easier? Clean & Clear Eye Brightening Cream. You can get it at drugstores too, and looks like this:
http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/clean-clear-eye-brightening-cream-morning-glow. Moisturizer with a bit of sheen and a cooling effect to help with puffiness, too.

Good luck, mama!