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Spelling bee winner part of Indian-American streak
Associated Press ^ | June 5, 2010 | Lauren Sausser

Posted on 06/05/2010 4:57:13 AM PDT by reaganaut1

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To: reaganaut1
Ah computer Indian. not Casino Indian.
21 posted on 06/05/2010 5:52:07 AM PDT by mad_as_he$$ (Don't go chasing waterfalls.....)
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To: Sacajaweau

No, but spelling obscure and even foreign words helps one to spell other words or to sound out the spelling of more difficult words, such as foreign words used in English language or people’s names. There is no downside to being able to spell well. I can’t tell you how many marketing products I’ve seen at my company that are misspelled, exhibit poor grammar, etc. all on the first and second drafts. And some end up published that way.


22 posted on 06/05/2010 5:55:28 AM PDT by rabidralph
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To: reaganaut1

An admirable young woman. Good for her.


23 posted on 06/05/2010 6:06:11 AM PDT by truthkeeper ( Remember in November: VOTE THE BUMS OUT!)
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To: Sacajaweau

Perhaps not, but would you like to know how many job applications I go over in a years time with multiple spelling errors? Being able to spell exceptionally well might not be a great accomplishment, but not being able to spell well at all is a great handicap.

I have two children at home who are 18 and 16. Living in Dallas, we have a sizable Asian and Indian population. I hate to say it, but an inordinate number of my children’s white friends are aspiring rock stars, an inordinate number of their black friends are aspiring sports figures, but their Asian and Indian friends have such unrealistic goals as becoming doctors and engineers. There really is a different mindset behind the academic success of Asians and Indians. It’s not racial, but cultural.


24 posted on 06/05/2010 6:16:18 AM PDT by Melas
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To: Thermalseeker

I was wondering the same thing. No mention if the winner is home schooled.


25 posted on 06/05/2010 6:29:12 AM PDT by johnthebaptistmoore (If leftist legislation that's already in place really can't be ended by non-leftists, then what?)
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To: Mr Ramsbotham

Indians (as well as Arabs and Persians) are Caucasians, albeit not “white” Caucasians. However, they’re much closer genetically to a Swede than to a Nigerian or a Chinese.


26 posted on 06/05/2010 6:38:16 AM PDT by RockinRight (I can see November from here!)
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To: mad_as_he$$

I’ve heard the term “Dot, not feather...”


27 posted on 06/05/2010 6:39:28 AM PDT by RockinRight (I can see November from here!)
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To: johnthebaptistmoore

doesn’t matter really. my bet is that regardless of private/public school, they also have home schooled sessions in addition. most 1-2 gen asians are like that.


28 posted on 06/05/2010 6:39:34 AM PDT by VAFreedom
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To: RockinRight

lol... excellent.


29 posted on 06/05/2010 6:46:17 AM PDT by mad_as_he$$ (Don't go chasing waterfalls.....)
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To: VAFreedom

Home schooled kids have quite a winning streak going in this competition, and I wanted to know whether or not the winning streak is still ongoing.


30 posted on 06/05/2010 6:47:40 AM PDT by johnthebaptistmoore (If leftist legislation that's already in place really can't be ended by non-leftists, then what?)
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To: Sacajaweau
To be able to spell obscure words or names of nuts is not some great accomplishment....

Yes it is. It demonstrates a facility and precision of mind that is easily transferrable to other disciplines. It is also a direct manifestation of diligence and hard work.

I know these kids. Not all of them are brilliant although I could name a goodly number who could bump Bobby Jindal to the short bus. Regardless of aptitude, they are all popping on all eight cylinders. They work, so much so that we are trying to restrain them. They have a tendency to be too narrowly focused and they are missing what I would call the sweep of the occidental mind.

That is no great leap. Once they make it we will see Jindals popping up all over the country.

31 posted on 06/05/2010 6:50:19 AM PDT by MARTIAL MONK (I'm waiting for the POP!)
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To: oprahstheantichrist

> “ The Asian and Indian contestants clearly outnumbered the caucasians......”
My wife hates the term “Asian”, she always tells me that Vladimir Putin is an Asian, she’s Oriental.


32 posted on 06/05/2010 7:01:41 AM PDT by BuffaloJack (Comrade O has to go; FIRE OBAMA NOW !!!)
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To: Sacajaweau
“To be able to spell obscure words or names of nuts is not some great accomplishment....”

So you’re a lousy speller, huh? One’s spelling prowess is indicative of their overall education/knowledge.

33 posted on 06/05/2010 7:05:15 AM PDT by chooseascreennamepat
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To: chooseascreennamepat

Had 4 years of Latin and 4 years of French and I’m an excellent speller. The idea that spelling a kind of a nut makes one a champion is ridiculous.


34 posted on 06/05/2010 7:08:15 AM PDT by Sacajaweau (What)
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To: chooseascreennamepat
It is common for those who won't expend the efoort to denigrate the accomplishments of those who will.

Could there be a reason why Americans drive Japanese cars to Swedish stores filled with Chinese products?

35 posted on 06/05/2010 7:13:04 AM PDT by hoosierham (Waddaya mean Freedom isn't free ?;will you take a credit card?)
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To: hoosierham
It is common for those who won't expend the efoort to denigrate the accomplishments of those who will.

Perfect for a spelling bee thread! LOL

36 posted on 06/05/2010 7:15:34 AM PDT by Netizen
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To: Netizen
Darn keyboard!

Proofreading is good ,too.

37 posted on 06/05/2010 7:18:43 AM PDT by hoosierham (Waddaya mean Freedom isn't free ?;will you take a credit card?)
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To: reaganaut1

Anyone for a Ebonics Bee??

Yauuwzaa!


38 posted on 06/05/2010 7:45:42 AM PDT by wetgundog (" Extremism in the Defense of Liberty is no Vice")
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To: reaganaut1
"discriminate"

Absolutely. The non-Indian contestants should be given easier words and the Indian-americans harder ones. So the non-Indian kids feelings won't get hurt. Because contests are all about the feelings of the losers. (smirk)

39 posted on 06/05/2010 7:56:30 AM PDT by driftless2 (For long term happiness, learn how to play the accordion.)
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To: Daisyjane69

The recent winner of the Jeopardy Tournament of Champions was an Indian immigrant.


40 posted on 06/05/2010 7:58:29 AM PDT by driftless2 (For long term happiness, learn how to play the accordion.)
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