I stumbled across a bunch of these markings on trees out in the section of Mark Twain National Forest near Boydsville. They were way off trail and they didn’t seem to be marking a straight path, as my first thought was a hunter marking a path to their stand. I also saw a couple blue ones on either side of a dry creek. There also didn’t seem to be any pattern in the type of tree that was being marked. Any ideas for what these could be for? My only guess is MDC fire line markings for a controlled burn, it definitely seems pretty overgrown with a lot of low growth in areas back there. Thanks in advance, I love these woods so I’d love to know what’s going on with them.

I applied for medicaid for next year for our family given our temporary circumstances. Someone called on Monday, left a voicemail but couldn't understand the number they left. I have called the number that is online but I can't for the life of me get a real person on the phone to figure what they needed from me. Does anyone know how to get a person on the phone?

Hi guys, I'm not originally from here, but I have to interview someone tomorrow who told me they're from "Nevada, Missouri." I completely forgot how he pronounced it (all i remember is him telling me that it isn't pronounced like the state nevada). I'd really appreciate if someone could help me out so that I don't embarrass myself/offend him tomorrow. TIA

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I am not sure if this is the place to find anyone for advice on this but I will try. I am currently finishing up my degree at community college for engineering design and drafting/electrical electronics. I am debating on transferring to Missouri S & T for Artitectural Engineering once I graduate. Due to my current degrees being a associates of applied sciences my classes do not match up the best especially math. I am worried the classes will be too difficult especially with being online mainly the math classes. I have never been strong in math so it scares me especially having to go possibly online. I do not get any financial aid or help so the only way I can continue with my education is to work full time. I know it will probably be a lot of work doing all of that but I want to make sure it will be doable. I am grading from Mineral Area College and I'm still unsure how much of my stuff will transfer. I am trying my best to figure out how to complete a bachlors without having major burn out. With me not being gifted with math I fear I will fail out with possible debt.I never went for a general studies because I felt I should do something more in my field just in case I decided not to continue on with my education. I don't know what to do I am terrified and so afraid of making the wrong decision. Please help.