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"Start shopping so you know what you want, and can wait for the perfect deal.
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favorited 2 times, recently by wongcorgi, lunasol
Almost 7 hours ago
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"Yes, MeFi is often quite sexist. The post in question didn't trigger any outrage in me. But I may have outrage fatigue. This thread, however, is pretty annoying. Lots of "Oh, feminism, how tiresome"...." [
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favorited 19 times, recently by agregoli, Salamandrous, orrnyereg, TheClonusHorror, lunit, sevenyearlurk, ArmyOfKittens, ignignokt, sondrialiac, Richard Daly, zarah, Pope Guilty, overglow, Stewriffic, loiseau, lampoil, b33j, madamjujujive, mudpuppie
7 days ago
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"I'm a dog owner, dog lover, and landlord who allows dogs. If a dog bounds up to a young child, then pees on their floor, they have a very serious right to be very upset. Dogs often pee when anxious, so I wouldn't assume the dog was hit. To get..." [
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favorited 3 times, recently by Laura in Canada, orrnyereg, mazienh
12 days ago
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"I think you feel incredibly self-conscious and want to minimize that feeling. Size 18 is not terribly uncommon, and should not cause dismay in onlookers. But, since you are feeling nervous, I recommend some short-ish, pleated print skirts; cute,..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by scody
2 weeks ago
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"Pack an emergency wedding prep kit with safety pins, spare nylons, clear nail polish, emery boards, hair pins, hair spray, hand lotion, tissues, tampons, baby powder, toothbrush/paste, Tums, Tylenol, etc. And anything else that seems handy...." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by luckyveronica
2 weeks ago
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"- Ten
Important Research Findings on Marriage and Choosing a Marriage Partner
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New research is revealing some of the hidden ingredients of happy marriages
- the Gottman Institute..." [
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favorited 3 times, recently by Ladysin, chicainthecity, janelikes
2 weeks ago
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"Maybe, instead, you could craft a really great front page post about child sex predators, the consequences of their behavior, some reasons why people become heinous criminals, some good research on the topic, and some stories that illustrate it...." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by jkaczor
3 weeks ago
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"cardboard tube, put in lots of nails, then add beans, recap the ends, and you have a rainstick." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by LucretiusJones
3 weeks ago
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"If you are a friend, and not one of the parents, put the date in your calender for the next 5 or so anniversaries. Send a card or make a call. One of the hardest things is accepting the loss over time, and it can be wonderful to have someone else..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by BrotherCaine
3 weeks ago
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"Lots and lots of small businesses fail. When they fail, they take down life savings, borrowed money, people lose their houses. Lenders generally have little interest in a small, unproven business or business-owner. Proven businesses, i.e.,..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by cst
3 weeks ago
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"Your child will not meet your pre-conceived notions. Your child will be her own person, and you will fall in love the moment you lay eyes on her, and her gender is not going to be an issue. The fact that you are aware of your preference means that..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by Linnee
Last month
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"I would not equate homeopathy and hypnosis; hypnosis is credible with a skilled/licensed practitioner. It's very helpful to reinforce new habits or get rid of old habits.
Drugs: Xanax is addictive, but very useful for occasional use for severe..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by Civil_Disobedient
Last month
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"Hospice. Hospice workers have been through this before, and they can help your friend and his wife cope. There may be a support group through the hospital or cancer center...." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by ClaudiaCenter
Last month
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"You can hand me your trash and I'll throw it out; please don't leave your soda cup on top of an expensive art book where it will collect condensation that will run all over the book, ruining it.
When you dig in your pockets and hand over sweaty,..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by Solomon
Last month
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"Shop around for a great rate. Even minor differences matter over the long haul. Is it important to you to have the servicing (payment acceptance, tax & insurance escrow & payments) stay local? I got a really great rate from my credit union,..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by nealtech
Last month
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"It's a teachable moment. Tell them about the Gullibility Virus
When you get email with hundreds of email addresses visible, recommend Blind Copy
Educate them about staying safe on the Internet, and recommend free anti-virus and anti-spyware..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by SuperSquirrel
Last month
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"I'd ignore the issue of the type of smoke. He smokes a lot, and is inconsiderate about the annoyance to other tenants. Write a warning letter stating that his smoking is causing annoyance to other tenants, and that all traces of smoking must be..." [
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favorited 2 times, recently by peacheater, TheOnlyCoolTim
Last month
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"Single ply store brand. Less paper in the septic system. Life's too short for cheap beer or cheap coffee, but cheap toilet paper is fine by me. If there was unbleached, recycled tp at my store, I'd buy that...." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by workerant
Last month
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"Is your increase determined by a union, distant bureaucrats, or is there flexibility in pay? It changes the way you negotiate.
Document what you do, how well you do it, and why you are an asset to your employer. Give examples: Worked with Acme..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by Twicketface
Last month
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"There are many resources on the web for answering pronunciation questions, some with audio, so the correct snarky response in the thread would be a link.
Please resist the urge to bring it to MetaTalk...." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by Nick Verstayne
Last month
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"If viral marketers make a good piece of entertainment, they'll get me to click. A better advertising model than many. I'd rather watch 1 amusing video and reward the creative advertiser with my attention, than be plagued with 10 minutes of the same,..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by BrotherCaine
Last month
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"What process is being so piggy? If it's svchost, try this - at a dos prompt: tasklist /SVC to see what's using svchost. http://www.howtogeek...." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by xena
Last month
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"I think one of life's realities is that it's acceptable to be less than perfectly pleased with one's circumstances. Carpooling is a huge environmental benefit. <aking someone wait for hours, to avoid traveling with them? unless that person is..." [
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favorited 2 times, recently by marble, Miko
Last month
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"That's money unavailable for education, for health care and other budget items we "can't afford."" [
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favorited 1 time, recently by ornate insect
2 months ago
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"Yes, they do have a sort of evangelical/earnest approach, and the let's get rid of our current stuff for hippie stuff is kind of silly. But it's nice that they want to live differently, and it's amazing that they would just give everything away. I..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by nasreddin
2 months ago
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"Make sure you research any meds you're taking. Psychoactive meds are a delicate balance. A very cold, wet washcloth on the face helps a lot. Cold water on the face triggers the mammalian dive reflex, which fights panic attacks. Xanax is very..." [
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favorited 2 times, recently by ao4047, desjardins
2 months ago
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"It's perfectly okay to ask for a reduced rate, due to lack of funds. I also recommend that you come up with some interview questions for any therapist you consider, ex.: What is your educational background? What type of therapy do you practice/ Do..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by hulahulagirl
2 months ago
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"Get brochures from domestic violence agencies. Slide them under the door as an education campaign. Call the cops if you hear serious fighting, threats, abuse. Call as often as necessary...." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by Capri
3 months ago
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"Grumble, the poster doesn't show any reason to support that the color or race of the people who screwed up the country has anything to do with how it was screwed up.
If I post that the country was screwed up because it's run by men, it has the..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by hadjiboy
3 months ago
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"I recommend reading How Not to Commit Suicide by Art Kleiner. I recommend not killing yourself. Seriously. You are thinking about suicide, and you are cutting yourself. You should be closely monitored while you start meds, as you might feel..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by samthemander
3 months ago
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"I think of snark as a contraction of snide & sarcastic. Wit is more clever. Many snide, sarcastic, or foolish remarks attempt wit, a few are successful...." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by FlyingMonkey
3 months ago
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"Call your previous employer's HR office and tell them you prefer that they not give a reference, other than verifying dates of employment. Then put it in writing by letter, too.
Get a friend to call and do a reference check. If they are..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by sondrialiac
3 months ago
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"Your resume should read: BA, Widgetomics, June 2002, Three State University
Three State granted you the degree because it assessed Schools 1 & 2 and accepted the credits it found to be comparable to its own. You meet the letter and spirit of..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by streetdreams
3 months ago
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"Manage the person and the behaviors. Make your expectations very clear. Document everything. Be bland and impersonal, but do not tolerate bad behavior.
Every time the person is rude or disrespectful, like coughing into a speaker, respond, i.e...." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by zippity
3 months ago
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"MetaFilter Grumpy Curmudgeon Joyless Hateful Bastards Task Force
I want the tshirt. In MeTa gray, of course.
Thanks, Mr. Fucker." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by mosessis
4 months ago
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"All of the "I have sex with your mother/wife" responses are deeply vulgar and insulting to women. Don't. Just don't.
Why not be a person? Just say "I saw you litter, and littering is particularly vile." and when Litterer..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by Metroid Baby
5 months ago
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"I've been diagnosed with CFS and fibromyalgia.
There seems to be a palette of autoimmune symptoms common in middle-aged women, especially. It's insidious: it's painful to exercise, and you're exhausted all the time, so you exercise less, and..." [
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favorited 5 times, recently by tugena13, boubelium, dejah420, docpops, agregoli
6 months ago
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"You specifically told him that you did not consent to sex. He penetrated you anyway. I don't see how this is not rape.
I believe you'd be unsuccessful at prosecution because you consented to lots of sexual activity before and after. But..." [
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favorited 2 times, recently by winna, ignignokt
6 months ago
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"Benadryl is a good sleep med. It's the active ingredient in over-the-counter sleeping meds." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by melorama
6 months ago
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"from the looks of that flickr stream, looks like you made a very cute new human. Congratulations." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by ZakDaddy
6 months ago
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"See what good company you're in. At 22, I moved nearly 1,000 miles away, and didn't have a home phone for a year. That limited contact nicely. Over time, my dysfunctional parent learned that I wouldn't be part of manipulative games and wouldn't be..." [
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favorited 2 times, recently by ethel, minervous
6 months ago
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"You are used to a different culture, where store hours are inflexible. In this new culture, hours are flexible, and the adjustment is driving you nuts. This is probably bigger than your ability to effect meaningful change. Program the numbers in..." [
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6 months ago
