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Off-Topic / Re: Hair conditioners for women

« on: October 29, 2017, 09:15:57 pm »Message ID: 1175988

Has anyone tried Wen? It's an offer on one of these paid-to sites. I try to only get things I'd buy anyway. Is it any good. Worth the price or would some good old Tresemme from Wal-Mart do the trick?

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Off-Topic / Re: What was your favorite Childhood book?

« on: October 29, 2017, 09:14:30 pm »Message ID: 1175987

Where The Wild Things Are is definitely good. Another childhood book that I actually appreciate more as an adult is Oh The Places You'll Go

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Off-Topic / Re: Does anyone have a good remedy for a cold?

« on: October 29, 2017, 09:12:20 pm »Message ID: 1175986

Vitamin C taken several times a day always helps me in the beginning before it really settles in if you will. I buy it in raw? powder form. The flavored Emergen-C packets work just fine too but I find the powder is more potent. The pure powder is quite sour but you can mix it with juice if you don't like the taste. It doesn't bother me though.

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Off-Topic / Re: Did you walk to your school in your younger days?

« on: October 29, 2017, 09:08:42 pm »Message ID: 1175984

I used to walk about 2 miles each way. That was nothing though. I was very young and healthy. I'm still young but 2 miles each way would tire me out now. Just being honest here. I would like to be in better shape but it is difficult with illness. 

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Off-Topic / Re: Have you thought about what you want for Christmas?

« on: October 29, 2017, 09:04:57 pm »Message ID: 1175981

I want my family together. I don't need anything.

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Off-Topic / Re: Where do You go for a Burger?

« on: October 29, 2017, 09:02:47 pm »Message ID: 1175980

I'd rather make one at home in all honesty. Fast food disgusts me. I may eat a good quality restaurant burger every now and then.

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Off-Topic / Re: This is terrible about Abortion!

« on: October 29, 2017, 09:00:35 pm »Message ID: 1175979

I'm not an "advocate" for abortion. I'm an advocate for a woman making whatever choice she deems practical for her circumstances including carrying the fetus to term, even raising the child if that's what she wants. I'm an advocate for not bringing unwanted babies in the world though. Those are the ones that end up becoming our undesirables in society,the ones that lose their way. Suddenly we're not so pro-life then lol but hey that's another story. I will probably make this the last post in this thread. I cannot have productive conversations with most "pro-life" folks because they go off into fallacy. and highly emotional nonsense. 

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Off-Topic / Re: Hello everyone

« on: October 29, 2017, 08:48:03 pm »Message ID: 1175975

Everyday is my favorite day. My life is not perfect but at the end of the day I am thankful for my many blessings.

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Off-Topic / Re: Walmart has layaway for the holidays.

« on: October 29, 2017, 08:44:07 pm »Message ID: 1175973

I don't see the need for laway unless it is some rare item or one that sells out fast. Just make the payments you would normally make to your savings account and save yourself a little money. I assume there are fees since they're technically missing out on revenue keeping it on hold for you.

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Off-Topic / Re: Ever had a rabbit for a pet?

« on: October 28, 2017, 07:23:15 pm »Message ID: 1175766

They make good pets. I may get one soon.

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Off-Topic / Re: What was your favorite Childhood book?

« on: October 28, 2017, 07:17:20 pm »Message ID: 1175763

babysitter's club

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Off-Topic / Re: This is terrible about Abortion!

« on: October 28, 2017, 05:39:05 am »Message ID: 1175651

Abortion is NEVER a SAFE procedure.

It destroys an innocent life, stops a beating heart and destroys, mangles a little human who will feel the pain.

If it was a dog's pups or cat's kits, there would be an outrage if they were pulled out, and their bodies shattered in the process.

Why is there not more compassion on an innocent baby who could be given to a loving couple who wish they could have kids.

Abortion is a nightmare for the victim, not healthy or safe.

 

I think this reaction is based on the emotions we feel for babies. The problem with that is, we don't start off as bouncing baby boys and girls right? We develop over time. If it is early enough, the fetus will not feel pain. Actually they do not start to sense pain until 20 weeks! It is not this gory scene you describe in most cases.

Adoption may be an option but should not be forced. Pregnancy is long, stressful, uncomfortable and painful. You don't even feel like yourself mentally/emotionally. It can change your body and self esteem. Some of your  bodily functions aren't the same. You fart more after. Better do your kegals or you might pee yourself a little when you laugh.

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Off-Topic / Online Privacy

« on: October 28, 2017, 05:08:12 am »Message ID: 1175649

Lately, I've been researching online privacy reading articles, watching documentaries, and even forum discussions. I have a lot to learn but so far what I've gathered is companies are definitely still selling data. It's just indirect.

Free US e-mail services such as yahoo are subject to monitoring. There are alternatives like Swiss proton mail but if the recipient uses these services they can still read it. I suggest switching and spreading awareness to at least reduce risk.

Private browsing does not hide your activity from your ISP. At worst this means you can still be targeted with ads based on data you enter and pages you visit. If anyone wonders why your computer seems to just know what you like. It's not a coincidence. 

Most of us know the internet is forever but I never really understood how that could be. Webpages can be cached meaning that there could be older version of any given page stored. This includes deleted comments!

I would suggest using a proxy and or vpn to surf the web, use proton mail instead of gmail or yahoo, be mindful about what you post. What do you guys do if anything to protect your online privacy?

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Off-Topic / Re: Our Recyclable Internet

« on: October 28, 2017, 04:20:34 am »Message ID: 1175648

This is so true. Yappem and Chatabout were two I was sad to see go. Such easy easy money.

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Off-Topic / Re: Ordering pizza in todays world

« on: October 28, 2017, 02:59:15 am »Message ID: 1175645

This was cute and funny but,it actually sounds plausible which is just ridiculous. I've actually been researching ways to protect my online privacy. In fact, I'll make a post about it.