I cannot see how this could be considered is ridiculous. You're changing your address, which is creating work for the postal service. They're asking you for 3 measly dollars for this. Seems like you're actually getting the better end of the deal, no?... [
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Start roasting your vegetables in the oven. Most hard/medium veggies will roast great - carrots, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, parsnips, zucchini, broccoli, potatoes, etc. Cut them into spears/medium chunks, put them in a bowl and toss... [
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Blokus is a great recent game I've recently started playing. Lots more strategy than initially meets the eye. Pretty much always takes the same amount of time because there are a finite number of blocks that can be played on the board.... [
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Great question!
A classic example is that bulls are colorblind, and so the fact of the matador's cape being red is actually an artistic/asthetic thing and is not related to making the bull charge.... [
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I'm sure you know this, but please make sure to speak with her frankly and honestly about anything like that before you try it out in bed. This is a partial answer to every relationship-related AskMe for a reason - you need to talk it out with her.... [
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Tutoring is a great way of making extra money. Tutors can earn up to $40/$50 (American) per hour (at least around here, not sure about where you live), and you'd only have to work a few hours here and there each week to get to $500. Post ads online,... [
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It's likely this is not what you're looking for, because you didn't specifically mention the need for a cool pillow, but the Chillow completely changed my life. It's not that it's supremely comfortable, exactly, but having a pillow that stays cool is... [
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This review from Amazon is amazing:
For those that do not know - your ant farm ants will die within 2-3 weeks as they have no queen and, therefore, no reproduction for the 'colony'. After a couple of weeks they will start to die and spend... [
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Thank you for this. Thank you so much.
I have nothing new to say about the complex fascination I have with the movie, but what amuses me most is trying to get SOME sort of handle on this guy, on who he is, where he came from, and how he could... [
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Also, can somebody let me know when people stop using "vagina" as synonymous with "vulva"
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The next time you reflect upon how annoying it is, just remember that it's actually an amazingly versatile word. I wrote a portion of my thesis on the word, and referenced a great article (that I'll try to dig up now and link to) that provided... [
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A lovely, cheesy piece. I mean that in a good way.
I cannot even express how happy I am the baseball season starts so soon. [
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What I wish is that more people would actually explain the process of getting a lawyer. For most people, getting a lawyer is something they've (a) never done before and/or (b) may be terrified of the idea and/or (c) cannot afford one (d) and/or have... [
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I'd imagine that as a vegan, he's used to it, and if it's a potluck he'll probably bring a vegan dish himself. All the vegetarians and vegans I know are completely accustomed to such situations. Invite the guy!... [
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The music really adds to the overall effect of feeling like I'm slowly going insane as I sit in my living room with the lights off directing a crudely-drawn elephant towards a button and a pipe opening over and over and over again.... [
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So...I stopped watching this show in season one, is it worth getting back into?
Yes. No question. The show is ridiculous, and immensely entertaining. The whole way through. It gets worse, gets better, gets worse, gets better, etc, but on... [
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Also, jourman2, you unfortunately missed out on starting your question with "CoffeeFilter," a most delicious pun. [
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I can't wait for this. She's a freaking fucking fracking flipping genius. [
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They think being all cute will remove the taint of being associated with certain alumni. It will not.
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Holy shit, four identical answers IN THE SAME MINUTE. [
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I didn't really grasp the full meaning of unfair (at least in sports) until my '93 Giants missed the playoffs after having won 103 games. It was JUST SO FUCKING UNFAIR. Say what you will about Selig (and I have!), realignment was incredibly necessary.... [
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The show's biggest problem at 20, in fact, is that although it remains pretty good, it can't live up to its own illustrious past.
That's the thing - on its own, I guess it's a passable show. But when compared to its illustrious past, it's... [
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Dude, you have such an excellent speaking voice. Calm, soothing. Have you done any radio? [
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OK this is the best truffle recipe on Earth:
Recipe for 4 dozen truffles, probably 3 dozen of mine bc i make 'em big:
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Oh and this is the best chocolate mousse I've ever made. [
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Another vote for being friendly and warm. She hurt you, and very badly - and perhaps that's something you can talk about if and when you reconnect. Maybe she feels incredibly guilty about what happened and is even more terrified of seeing you than... [
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Yeah, I feel like linking to applicable laws is a generally positive practice.
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You know, these AskMe questions about unwanted advice always get immediate, blunt answers about "it's not your business/money/etc so keep out," which to me is very Dear-Abby-esque. I'm glad to see there are also answers here to the tune of... [
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The whole "meet your real neighbours again!" thing bugs me. This idea that we cannot have two lives: one online and one in real life. Why can't we know our neighbors AND our e-neighbors? That's like, double friends, right there!... [
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I'm liking this new "how to cook the perfect [meat]" thing we got going here recently. [
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I love a corn tortilla heated up in some butter on the stove, and then crack an egg right on top and fry it right on the tortilla (best to cover the pan) - wrap it up, bam, lovely little warm delicious snack.... [
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Yeah, I haven't been 100% thrilled with the job he's done, even though he can't totally be judged on all this stuff at this moment in time.
But Goddamn do I love this man sometimes. And Goddamn am I glad that Bush isn't president anymore. It's... [
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I'm mainly here to nth a dough scraper. It's amazing for cleaning up your workspace, and for slicing your dough into smaller pieces. Few things are as satisfying slicing dough with a dough scraper. Be warned - they can be very, very sharp, and... [
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Yeah, well she probably thinks YOU because some corporate lawyer too! [
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Did you guys hear he's changing his name to Cheetah? [
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