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Off-Topic / Re: Travel To Hawaii

« on: September 29, 2014, 07:37:53 am »Message ID: 922046

Is this for a plane ticket, or what and from which starting point?  Sounds too good to be true.

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Off-Topic / Re: I Thought My Husband Was A Born Again Believer But

« on: September 29, 2014, 07:34:24 am »Message ID: 922045

People frequently are at different stages or levels in their Christian walk, even married couples.  He may feel pressured or judged when you talk to him about God if you are doing it a lot.  I would back off the talk but not the walk and pray for him in private.  If he is sincere in his profession of faith, he will come around eventually and in the meantime let God work in his heart.  You cannot force growth in someone else.

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Off-Topic / Re: Do you have landline, cell, or both?

« on: September 29, 2014, 07:29:02 am »Message ID: 922044

I have both but have eliminated the long distance option from my landline, which saves some money on the monthly charge and still allows calling toll-free numbers and receiving long distance calls from friends and family.

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Off-Topic / Re: Were you ever nervous when presenting to the entire class?

« on: September 29, 2014, 07:16:12 am »Message ID: 922030

Talking in front of a class or any group was a nightmare for me as I was very shy and easily tripped over my words when speaking.  It was only in college that I learned the beauty of using visual aids during a speech.  The posters, objects, slides, (whatever...) directed the attention away from me and toward the visual aid.  It also helped me organize my thoughts and reminded me of what I wanted to say.

If I could give one piece of educational advice to young students, I would tell them to learn to embrace public speaking, for to those who do, an entire world of possibilities opens up that is unavailable to those who do not.

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Off-Topic / Re: free food

« on: September 29, 2014, 07:09:26 am »Message ID: 922027

A lot of cities have a food bank; our town has one that is administered through the police department, requiring a person to apply there.  It amazes me how many transients asking for help will not take advantage of this service, which makes me wonder if they are dodging a criminal warrant or something. 

Some churches also have food distribution kitchens and there are also community gardens that allow people to pick produce for free.

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Off-Topic / Re: Candles

« on: September 29, 2014, 07:04:32 am »Message ID: 922025

I like candles but tend to favor the flameless variety.  My late husband used to tell me that smoke from candles could put soot spots on the ceiling so we only used them on rare occasions when the electricity went out.

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Off-Topic / Re: Pet Peeve

« on: September 29, 2014, 07:00:45 am »Message ID: 922023

One of my pet peeves is listening to someone repeat the same thing over and over (I'm not talking about someone who has dementia or a memory disorder--that is very understandable) as though the listener does not have enough sense to catch the meaning the first time.  It seems to be a habit with some people and makes me very impatient.

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Off-Topic / Re: National preparedness month

« on: September 29, 2014, 06:56:59 am »Message ID: 922022

I have started an emergency kit to grab in case of needing to go to a shelter or evacuate the house.  I also have lots of batteries, a couple of lanterns, and tons of candles in case the electricity goes out in a storm.  I try to keep bottled water on hand to ride out interruption of our water supply.

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Off-Topic / Re: Calling all Fall lovers!!!!

« on: September 29, 2014, 06:53:50 am »Message ID: 922017

There is a certain feeling of expectation in the air when fall arrives--my favorite season.  I love the smell of fireplaces and bonfires, the crispy morning temperatures, and roadside stands with autumn produce.

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Off-Topic / Re: sibling fights

« on: September 29, 2014, 06:50:18 am »Message ID: 922013

I fought all the time with my big brother when we were children/adolescents while growing up, but now we enjoy each other's company and never squabble.  There are a lot of advantages to maturity.

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Off-Topic / Re: a question

« on: September 29, 2014, 06:37:28 am »Message ID: 922004

This brings up the question:  Can you change with Fusion Cash if your internet situation (provider/ location/ email address) changes?  Who would you contact about this to make sure you are not in violation?

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Off-Topic / Re: Would you knowingly date a sex offender?

« on: September 29, 2014, 06:34:10 am »Message ID: 921999

No.

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Off-Topic / Re: Do you shop at dollar stores?

« on: September 29, 2014, 06:33:41 am »Message ID: 921998

I shop at dollar stores whenever I get the chance but we do not have one in our town at this time.  I always keep my eyes open for one, especially Dollar Tree, when I am in a larger city but the closest is about 70 miles away.

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Off-Topic / Re: Favorite Tv show

« on: September 29, 2014, 06:31:39 am »Message ID: 921996

Recently I have absolutely fallen in love with "Fat Guys in the Woods."  I used to say I disliked and would not watch reality shows, but that one has me hooked.  I also enjoy "Face Off" contests now.

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Off-Topic / Re: What do you put on your sandwich?

« on: September 29, 2014, 06:29:52 am »Message ID: 921995

Mostly mayo but just a dab just for taste.  Too much mayo makes it soggy for me.

I totally agree-- too much mayo is too much and the same goes for salad dressing.  Cole slaw (and other vegetable salads) swimming in dressing is just gross.