Guardian208

@Guardian208 (1095)

United States • Age 62

Joined myLot 16 years ago

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Compared to last month, do you feel better, worse or the same about finances?

ladyluna @ladyluna (7004) • United States 3 Apr 09

Hello All, The actual question is: "Compared to last month, do you feel better, worse or the same about your personal financial situation?" This question is part of an on-line poll that is only two hours old (as of...

financial situation

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Guardian208 Mine is better. I think that more people should reply that way but are influenced by the negative media coverage. Now I got my 500th post. Woo hoo!

6 May 09

What kind of refrigerator do you have? Side-by-side, freezer on top, or bottom?

ladyluna @ladyluna (7004) • United States 2 Apr 09

Hello all, So, what configuration of 'fridge' do you have? Side-by-side, freezer on top, or freezer on the bottom? Also, if you were going to purchase a new fridge tomorrow, would you choose the same configuration that...

efficiency rating

refrigerator

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Guardian208 I had to post one more time to tell you that we also have a chest freezer in the garage. Was that really important? No but it got me to 500 posts!!! I wanted to share that milestone on one of your discussions. Woo Hoo!

6 May 09

What kind of refrigerator do you have? Side-by-side, freezer on top, or bottom?

ladyluna @ladyluna (7004) • United States 2 Apr 09

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Guardian208 This is a bit of a change for you Lady. We need some lighter posts once in a while. We have a side-by-side in the house and an old freezer on top out in the garage. I like the s-b-s because of the ice and water in the door. We are going to replace it soon...

6 May 09

Should people stand up for what is right ... even if it is unpopular?

ladyluna @ladyluna (7004) • United States 30 Apr 09

Hello All, Do you think that it's important to stand up for what you believe in, even if it is unpopular? Even if you will have to pay a penalty for standing firm in your convictions? Have you ever done this? In the end,...

standing up for what is right

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Guardian208 Here I come, to the dance, late! Sorry LadyLuna as you know my time online here has been limited, but I wanted to share a thought or two, ok maybe three. 1. Of course we would all agree that we should stand up for our convictions even if they are...

6 May 09

What Mobile do you own currently?

tamildude3 @tamildude3 (409) • India 7 Apr 09

Currently I am using a Samsung SGH 600. how about you guys? My mobile was a gift from my cousin!

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Guardian208 I had an HTC 8525 for the last two years. When it started to flake out on me a began using my son's old Blackberry Pearl. Though I like that phone it is only EDGE and not 3G so I am considering the iPhone or the Blackberry Bold.

21 Apr 09

Which is the best browser?

arkasen @arkasen (748) • India 20 Apr 09

There are many browsers available today. Internet Explorer, Mozilla, opera. Each have some advantage and disadvantages. Like in Mozilla there are lots of ad-ones available. Which one according to you is the best.

web browser

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Guardian208 I love Firefox the best as it is much faster and uses fewer system resources. But some pages just work better with IE.

21 Apr 09

What are some non-religious reasons to be against gay marriage?

miamilady @miamilady (4910) • United States 19 Apr 09

I honestly didn't think there were any. I've been told otherwise. I'd like to know what reasons people have against gay marriage other than religious reasons.

gay marriage

reasons

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Guardian208 First let me admit that I have not read all the posts on this thread. There was way too much hatred and vitriol to let myself read that. Sorry. You asked about non-religious reasons to be against gay marriage. Let me give you some facts and then make the...

21 Apr 09

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Has Barack Obama done anything for you?

mommaj @mommaj (23112) • United States 20 Apr 09

Has Barack Obama done anything for you? I know he helped us if what is supposed to happen happens. We were going to lose our house because my husband lost his job and couldn't find another one in the same area that paid enough to...

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Guardian208 Immensely! I work in the financial planning industry. We do not invest in any stocks, bonds or equities. Our clients have not lost one penny in this crazy economy. Every time President Obama or Mr. Geitner speak publicly on the economy the market takes a...

21 Apr 09

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History repeating itself

jwfarrimond @jwfarrimond (4473) 21 Apr 09

Hello to all you American political commentators out there! A friend sent me this newspaper cartoon a little while ago. It dates from 1934. Have a look at it and you'll see that nothing has changed since then. The...

american politics

history

politics

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Guardian208 The only thing we learn from history is that we don't learn from history.

21 Apr 09

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Zune Software Question

raysen @raysen (134) 18 Nov 08

Hi, to cut a long and annoying story short. Can you Delete stuff from the 'collection' but so it is NOT deleted from your actual zune? Cheers guys! Any help appreciated!

microsoft

software

zune

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Guardian208 I don't think you can do that if your connection is the primary connection for the software. If you are the guest i think that you can. But I am not really sure.

9 Feb 09

Website for spare parts?

arvaster @arvaster (521) • United States 9 Feb 09

I live in the US and now I need a website other than NewEgg for some hardware purchases, any suggestions? :)

hardware

web site

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Guardian208 I've used www.tigerdirect.com and www.amazon.com with much success.

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Do you believe in miracles?

bekindcaty @bekindcaty (93) • Philippines 9 Feb 09

I am in the middle of a lot of problems right now,financial problems that If only I could erase I would. No matter how hard I tried to solve it is just not enough to finish it. Right now, all I really hope is a miracle to come, to...

faith

life

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Guardian208 Welcome to myLot bekindcaty. I definitely believe in miracles. I have seen several in my life. But please do not wait for a miracle to fix your situation. Just as miracles are meant to bless us, sometimes the pain of our actions bless us aas well. You may...

9 Feb 09

Have you ever built your own Custom PC?

eternalp @eternalp (34) • United States 7 Feb 09

I would like to build my own custom PC but need to know where to get the best quality parts for the cheapest price. I would like to get them wholesale but haven't found any good sites(that don't require an extensive sign-up...

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Guardian208 I've built several over the years and have enjoyed doing it. I buy my parts from www.tigerdirect.com, reputable dealers on eBay and a local computer shop that sometimes has good deals on things. Good luck!

9 Feb 09

Doh! Nancy Pelosi -- there are only 300 million US citizens in all ...

ladyluna @ladyluna (7004) • United States 5 Feb 09

Hello All, Did anyone else see Nancy Pelosi's doe-eyed gaff where she declared that 500 million Americans are losing their jobs every month? Was anyone else stunned that from among a whole room of educated journalists and a...

gaff

incompetent

pelis

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Guardian208 At first I chalked it up to a slip of the tongue, assuming she meant 500,000. That is until I heard her repeat that number AT LEAST 2 more times. And we like sheep ignore the implications. That is that she is willing and able to look straight into the camera's...

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Superbowl Halftime show with Bruce Springsteen ...

ladyluna @ladyluna (7004) • United States 1 Feb 09

Hello all, So, did you watch the Superbowl? And, did you watch the halftime show? Now here's my real question: Is anybody else wondering where Bruce Springsteen left his voice? 'Cause he sure forgot to bring it with him...

bruce springsteen

glory days

superbowl

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Guardian208 I thought it was a lot of fun. I have been a fan of the Boss from way back. It is tempered a bit now because of his politics but he is a fantastic performer. I never thought twice about his voice. He does not have a great voice to begin with. It was cold in...

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Chrome and Firefox clickjacking flaws

jbreyes @jbreyes (139) • Philippines 30 Jan 09

Be aware MyLotters about the latest flaws that exposes Google Chromes web browser and Firefox to clickjacking. Clickjacking is a new hack attack which a Legitimate website's link is substitute without the user's awareness....

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Guardian208 Thanks for the warning.

30 Jan 09

The Caylee Doll

BethTN81 @BethTN81 (564) • United States 27 Jan 09

Just read online about the Caylee Doll that was "created" in memory of Caylee Anthony. It is called the Caylee Sunshine Doll. Someone PLEASE tell me why ANYONE would mke a doll to remind people about a murdered baby?!?!??! How in...

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Guardian208 Three words: GREED GREED GREED

30 Jan 09

Should we think about a Class Action Law Suit?

TheGreatWhiteBuffalo @TheGreatWhiteBuffalo (4822) • United States 30 Jan 09

Hey the white collar pirates have stolen our retirement savings, shouldn't we be up in arms about that? Did you or I earn money to give it to some highfalutin executive to do with as they please? How about people that bought...

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Guardian208 I'm with you. But it will never happen, and its our own fault. We are not upset that Geithner was appoint Treasury Secretary when he has violated tax laws for years, rather than hold him accountable, he got a promotion. Sandy Berger was caught sneaking...

30 Jan 09

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who has software to convert pdf to word??

diLLz520 @diLLz520 (108) • Malaysia 30 Jan 09

please share with me if you have software to convert pdf to word... Really hope anybody can share with me.

only hope

pdf

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Guardian208 If you don't mind the ads, PDF995 has worked well for me over the years.

30 Jan 09

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....What a ....year?

LilPixelle @LilPixelle (828) • United States 29 Jan 09

Between Barack Obama Becoming president, John Coleman's slip up at the inauguration, the CPSIA becoming a law, both Stimulus bills being passed, and many smaller things, As a bona fide and Proud Conspiracy theorist, I don't know...

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Guardian208 While I am NOT a conspiracy theorist, I do believe something is going on. The rush to get the first stimulus bill passed without any real study into the problem scared the @#$%$% out of me. It still does. Now we just dumped more money into the system and are...

29 Jan 09

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