EliFromMN

@EliFromMN (53)

United States • Age 43

Joined myLot 15 years ago

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Christianity in society - is it right or wrong?

android @android (895) 15 Mar 09

When I got up this morning I came downstairs to find a copy of the bible in our living which our seven year old daughter had been looking at. I am not religious and I do not believe in God but I do have an active interest in...

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EliFromMN This could have been a very interesting discussion, but I've seen very little about the topic itself. I haven't rally seen anoyone post a comment if Christianity belongs in society. I think that are certain principles with Christianity offers that are very...

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Things to do to enhance the relationship!

vivianchen @vivianchen (2646) • China 31 Mar 09

1. Get a sleep bag built-for-two. (You know what i mean) 2. Mail a little box of candy conversation hearts 3. Plan Sexy surprise! 4. TELL YOUR MATE THAT YOU --LOVE, ADORE, ADMIRE, CHERISH, DESIRE, WANT, NEED, PRIZE, ESTEEM,...

enhance relationship

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EliFromMN Last month, I suprised my girlfriend by taking her to Chicago. We spend the day downtown, had a nice late lunch and spent the evening at the house of blues to see her favorite band in concert. The most expensive part of the trip was the gas. I don't think that...

1 Apr 09

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New Cigarette Tax

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 31 Mar 09

Right now I am filled with righteous indignation over the huge tax that has been levied on cigarettes!I'm well aware that smokers are constantly maligned in our society, but it is just unfair to be targeted in such a...

a rant

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EliFromMN You know, I really do agree with you. Cigarette prices are absolutely through the roof and it's completely unfair. I can understand the arguement that smokers have more health problems and so it takes it toll on the health care system. What about alcohol? Why...

31 Mar 09

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Abuse

CRIVAS @CRIVAS (1815) • Canada 31 Mar 09

What would you do if a friend of yours had been abused by the person they were in a relationship with? Would you offer them a place to stay dispite the danger that said boyfriend would find her and make trouble for you and your...

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EliFromMN If you don't fear her boyfriend, then I would try to help her understand that she is safe in your home. If she is in your home and the bofriend starts trouble, then YOU can involve the police. That way she doesn't have to worry about calling the law or...

31 Mar 09

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Tv or Pc

goingtothesun @goingtothesun (54) • United States 31 Mar 09

Do you prefer to watch movies on the TV or on the PC? PC is much more convenient, but TV is so much less strenuous.

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EliFromMN I prefer to watch movies on my TV. It's more comfortable for me to sit on the couth and look at a big screen.

31 Mar 09

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guys, my girl left me!

Volkus @Volkus (202) • Romania 31 Mar 09

Hello! No, she didn't left me, but we are already in april the first and she made a joke with me. She called me and said just this - I think I don't want to be with you no more...So I started - why? did you find another one? what...

1april

lies

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EliFromMN I'm not sure if that's a good one or not. For me and my friends, we kind of have an unwritten rule when it comes to jokes/april fools day. You don't lie about death, dying, or breaking up. It was good in that it totally caught you off guard and you didn't...

31 Mar 09

Status of American Indians?

Connie @connierebel (1557) • United States 31 Mar 09

What is the status of American Indians? Do they have dual citizenship? I know they have their own sovereignty, but are they also citizens of the US? Even though they were here before us, they did not have one unified nation like...

american indians

citizens

dual citizenship

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EliFromMN All native americans are citizens of the United States. While the tribes have a headquarters for their respective nations and reservations for their tribes, they are not seperate sovereignty. They are still subject to the laws of the United States, just as...

31 Mar 09

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If your computer suddenly gets the power to speak

Bala @balasri (26537) • India 31 Mar 09

what will it tell you first?Any interesting guesses?

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EliFromMN Wow! That would be scary. Mine would probably call me an idiot and turn itself off for good. Back in the day, I knew what was what with computers. That's been 10+ years ago. Today, I'm doing good just to maintain an e-mail, facebook, myspace, and now MyLot....

31 Mar 09

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Have you ever SERIOUSLY thought of commiting suicide?

inkyuboz @inkyuboz (1392) • Mandaluyong City, Philippines 30 Mar 09

Have suicidal thoughts ever come to your head? Was there a time in your life which made you so desperate and helpless, that the only "rational" thing you can think of is taking your own life? As depressed as I am, I've NEVER...

death

suicidal

suicide

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EliFromMN First, I just wanted to say thanks for starting this discussion. Suicide is a very real and important issue for me. Jan. 2nd, 1998, my dad took his own life. In the 11 years since, I've thought many times of "ending the misery and sorrows of my life."...

31 Mar 09

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Do you have inconsiderate neighbours?

regal_aeros @regal_aeros (2605) • Singapore 31 Mar 09

I'm currently staying in an apartment. And my neighbour has 4 very young children. I'm cool with all of them but there is one thing i hate about those kids. They have this fondness of throwing sand inside my front gate. And it...

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EliFromMN I totally feel your pain. I'm in an apartment too, and my neighbor is out of control. It sounds like him and his girlfriend are playing rugby over there. On thursday nights, they have friends over to watch movies with their surrund sound speakers, until 1 in...

31 Mar 09

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Are you comfortable to tell your parents that you love them?

inkyuboz @inkyuboz (1392) • Mandaluyong City, Philippines 29 Mar 09

If so, how many times in a day do you tell your parents "I Love You"? Does it make you feel better that you can say those words to your parents openly? I know certain people who can't show affection to their parents, but who...

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EliFromMN I lost my dad when I was 17. He didn't tell me that he loved me very often, so when he said it, it meant alot. I tell my mom and stepdad that I love them every day. We know how short and precious life is and so we always want each other to know that we love...

30 Mar 09

If it's all up to you, would you fire a co-worker or not?

brady2moss @brady2moss (700) • Singapore 30 Mar 09

My boss talked to me in private last week regarding the working attitude of one of my female team mate. It would seem she has been working inefficiently and below par the past few months, and has been lying to some of our clients...

fire a co worker

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EliFromMN I think you're making the right choice. You have two resposibilities. First is to family. You have to take care of them above all others. If you don't fire her and you're accountable for her actions, then you put your job in HER hands. Second, you have a...

30 Mar 09

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what do u choose? pretty or ugly?

malou17 @malou17 (270) • Philippines 30 Mar 09

what do u choose pretty but not smart or ugly but smart? explain or share ur ideas why u choose it?

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EliFromMN I don't think that it's a choice between either. What some people find unattractive, others may find beautiful. Why do you think that "ugly" people are "smart" and "pretty" people are "dumb"? It's a person's personality that makes theme truely beautiful. With...

30 Mar 09

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Is $20 a week too much to ask?

moonchild1au @moonchild1au (6237) • Australia 29 Mar 09

I just started a discussion about how lazy my housemate is with her share of the houseowrk - she basically does nothing. My hubby & I have invited her to dinner tomorrow night to have a talk with her about it. If she still refuses...

housework

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EliFromMN i think that you might be opening up a can of worms with that one. If she pays $20 a week, then she will be able to make any mess she pleases and if you say anything in the future, she can simply tell you, I paid the $20 a week you wanted. CLEAN IT UP!! I...

30 Mar 09

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gentleman anyone?!

yhano76 @yhano76 (50) • United States 30 Mar 09

Have you ever ask yourself, do gentleman still exists in this fast paced world? Any instance that you meet them in your work place or in the most popular "full pack bus scenario".

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EliFromMN My stepdad is a true gentleman. For the last 8 years, my mom hasn't opened a door, pulled out a chair, or walked in the rain. Even in the middle of pouring rain, blizzard conditionis, or the heat of summer, my stepdad always opens and closes my mom's car door...

30 Mar 09

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Are you into online dating?

lady_shan_17 @lady_shan_17 (1001) • Philippines 30 Mar 09

I know you noticed some online dating ads found everywhere... Do you think it is safe for you and your computer to be involved in such sites?? Because we know that some sites might give us virus or other malicious files that...

online dating

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EliFromMN I'm not sure that I'm too worried about all that. It's been all over the news lately about these new viruses hhat are on ebay, cbs news, myspace, facebook and a lot of other sites that steal every keystroke. I think that you take a risk any time that you turn...

30 Mar 09

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Would you rather work in fast food or customer service?

maezee @maezee (41988) • United States 30 Mar 09

One condition: If the pay was the same! So, if you were paid the same amount per hour, which would rather work as? A customer service representative or a fast food worker? I'd totally pick the fast food worker. I'm totally fed...

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EliFromMN Well, I've worked both. Since I'm now facing going back to fast food, I can tell ya, I'm not exactly looking forward to it. I thknk I would choose customer service simply because in the long run, it looks better on a resume than flipping burgers. There are...

30 Mar 09

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Non-smokers: can you immediately tell if a person you meet is a smoker?

maezee @maezee (41988) • United States 29 Mar 09

What kinds of things do you notice about people who are smokers? Is it a faint smoke-y smell, or is it a raspy voice, or is it some yellowing on the fingers from holding cigarettes too much? What are some of the things you...

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EliFromMN I could be way off, but are you trying to find ways to cover that you're a smoker? I'm a smoker myself. If I suspect that somoeone is a smoker, I try to look for small indicators. Butts in or around their car or door. of course ilghters are a dead give away....

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Do you always get stuck being the designated driver?

maezee @maezee (41988) • United States 29 Mar 09

Do you always get stuck being the designated driver? When you go out (drinking) with friends, do you make sure that ONE of you will be the designated driver, or do you make sure to take a cab or walk? How do you plan these kinds...

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EliFromMN I don't go drinking that much anymore, but when I did, we always had a DD. The bars that we went to would give the DD free soft drinks for the night and a free appitizer. (Which we would all take a bite of) We would rotate through or whoever was supposed to be...

30 Mar 09