PJMingins82

@PJMingins82 (28)

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Has anyone else published an eBook on Amazon?

PJMingins82 @PJMingins82 (28) 23 Jun 12

I have written a children's book and am considering self-publishing it as an eBook on Amazon. I wondered if anyone else has already done this and how easy the process is to actually upload your book onto Amazon and how successful...

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How close in age are your kids?

lynpreety @lynboobsy11 (11343) • Philippines 19 Jun 12

Mine is 6 years away from the eldest. Ann is 21 now and my Jul is 14, I'm just wondering how the parents can manage their kids with so close in age. Specially here in my country in some rural areas who has the highest poverty in...

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PJMingins82 It is terrible that some children are brought into poverty stricken situations. It is wise for parents to consider whether they are able to support the children they have. At the same time parents can be a little ill educated when it comes to birth control and...

23 Jun 12

How do you improve your writing skills?

jcordova888 @jcordova888 (156) • Philippines 23 Jun 12

There's a style of writing for every medium. Most print publications may have space for lengthy articles. TV copy writing requires brevity. Most online sites require succinct and compelling content. Being a writer has given me...

polish writing skills

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PJMingins82 You are quite right, it is all essentially about knowing your audience. You need to adopt a style and tone applicable to the situation, whether a news article, a blog or a creative piece. At the same time you do need to find your own style which can still...

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Wayne Rooney's hair transplant

PJMingins82 @PJMingins82 (28) 23 Jun 12

Whilst cheering England on in Euro 2012 I have found myself a little distracted by footballer Wayne Rooney's new hair. It is no secret he shelled out £30,000 for a hair transplant to transform him from baldy to hairy bonce. But...

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wayne rooney

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Will David Beckham's appearance on Elle's cover boost or reduce sales?

PJMingins82 @PJMingins82 (28) 29 May 12

David Beckham is the first man to ever grace the cover of Elle magazine. In fact he is the first man to ever make a solo appearance on the cover of any glossy women's magazine. Elle's editor is convinced plenty of women will...

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david beckham

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Are their limits to what a parent should do to protect their children from harm?

PJMingins82 @PJMingins82 (28) 29 May 12

A mother who was caught smuggling cocaine into Bali now faces the death penalty however she claims she had to commit this crime to save the lives of her two sons. If she is telling the truth should her life be spared as she was...

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Are there some occasions when nosy neighbours should turn a blind eye?

PJMingins82 @PJMingins82 (28) 29 May 12

Over the weekend in Britain there have been a number of complaints from neighbours about families filling their paddling pools using hose pipes. There is currently a hose pipe ban in Britain but the country is also experiencing a...

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DISCIPLINE, does it really neds to be provided by own parents?

zip12ph @zip12ph (179) • Philippines 27 May 12

Just having lunch today when suddenly i heard a commotion coming from our neighbor's house, out of curiosity, I've overheard the reason of it, Its due to the scolding of a child by her aunt which the child's mother doesn't like,...

family

life

love

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PJMingins82 This is a tricky one. Initially, my blood starts to bubble a little at the thought of anyone other than myself or my husband discipining my daughter. But when I start to think about it a little more it is only inevitable that my daughter is going to be in...

28 May 12

Are you given ALL the credit you deserve?

dolce_vita78 @dolce_vita78 (8062) • Philippines 27 May 12

As an employee, there are times when I feel that I am giving more than what I am asked of. I love doing that. It's for the benefit of our department and our students. In everything I do, I always make sure I walk the extra mile....

employee

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PJMingins82 I think nine out of ten people in the workplace feel like you are feeling from time to time. It is the nature of work that you put a lot in and do not get much, if any thanks, back. I worked as a journalist before giving up work to be a stay at home mum and...

28 May 12

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Now I must be dreaming... I'm already rejected.

Resy King @resy21curapika (2131) • Pasay, Philippines 27 May 12

I must be... and now I'm confused. I finally made it. I made the huge confession now. I had a crush on him since high school and this guy is so kind to reject me. He said he wasn't ready to have a steady relationship with...

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PJMingins82 From the sounds of it this guy isn't as emotionally mature and ready for a relationship as you are. Personally this would put me off him a little as the last thing you want in a man is immaturity. Having said that you have two real options. You can either...

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I feel like i am being looked down upon, because I am a stay at home dad.

PhillyDreamer @PhillyDreamer (3039) • United States 28 May 12

I know my family was against my decision to leave my job so I could stay home and take care of my twins while my fiance kept working to support the family, but there were a lot of reasons behind this decision. Now I'm starting to...

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PJMingins82 Firstly, I too am a stay at home parent. I am a mum rather than a dad so this obviously makes me a more common statistic but it shouldn't be that way. I think it is admirable that you are prepared to stay at home with your children as there are many men who...

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Wish I never met this person!

zaga_cleuth @zaga_cleuth (1407) • Philippines 27 May 12

Have you had this feeling like, if you could only turn back time, you're going to delete this person in your past so that today or in the future, that person won't ruin your life? Sometimes I do think of it, but I'm reminding...

life

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PJMingins82 I too believe that everything happens for a reason but also that all that happens to us shapes us as individuals. This is the same for all the people we meet. I have come across a few people whether at school or in the workplace, or even out socially who I...

28 May 12

i feel like i am not a woman at all

jazel_juan @jazel_juan (15746) • Philippines 27 May 12

hahah! yes i feel that way. see we are having another "awards" thing in the office again, awards for the employees and the likes.. and it is a very formal one. Employees are asked to wear long gown again.. and now everyone seems...

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PJMingins82 There is huge pressure at these kind of events to stand out but also at the same time to blend in. People will always pass a critical eye over what you are wearing but really a lot of it is about their own insecurity. They are actually weighing up how everyone...

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Young criminals

ally12 @ally12 (1202) • Philippines 28 May 12

I was watching a video in youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQj1S0lcP64&feature=related and I couldnt believe that God allowed this to happen. Young people killed young people. And I think the youngest victim from the said...

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PJMingins82 I think facing the fact your child has committed a crime such as murder must be devastating to say the least, never mind the consequences - whether prison or the death penalty. I have a one year old daughter and I often wonder what her life will hold for her....

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Is bribery the answer when it comes to disciplining children?

PJMingins82 @PJMingins82 (28) 28 May 12

Some schools in the UK are offering iPods to students to prevent them truanting. But surely bribery is the wrong way to go about getting young people to behave? Not only is it going to give these children the wrong idea about how...

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Erase the word 'dad' and erase the notion of the traditional family unit?

PJMingins82 @PJMingins82 (28) 28 May 12

Is the NHS's decision to reprint pregnancy handbooks to remove the word 'dad' and replace it with 'partner' a much needed step in this multi-faceted society or does it undermine the notion of the traditional family unit? I feel...

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Are iPhone obsessed parents guilty of child neglect?

PJMingins82 @PJMingins82 (28) 28 May 12

Psychologists are acussing parents who spend too much time on their mobile phones and laptops, instead of playing with their children, of child abuse. Is this pure scaremongering or is it the wake-up call this...

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Do you read the rest of the book if you don't like the first part of the book?

Porcospino @Porcospino (31366) • Denmark 21 May 12

If you read a book and you don't like the first chapters, do you continue reading? Or do you give up and decide that you don't want to read the rest of the book? If you like the story and don't like the writing style, do read the...

books

give up

read the rest

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PJMingins82 I have to say there are very few occasions when I have not finished a book because I have not liked the beginning. Most of the time I persist because if I put it down I do feel a little like I have failed in some way - though of course this is...

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I got mistaken for a saleslady 2 times...

lady Di @lady1993 (27224) • Philippines 24 May 12

Yeah, just because i wore the same color of their uniform.. Do i even look that old? It was a bit embarrassing. The first time i was with my parents and i was writing something for her and a lady asked me what the...

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PJMingins82 Yes I did have this experience when I was younger, probably about 14 years old and so not even quite old enough to work in a shop. I wasn't wearing clothes that even slightly resembled a uniform and was stood with my dad waiting for my mum to pay for an item....

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What is the right age to let you child go out alone for the first time?

PJMingins82 @PJMingins82 (28) 25 May 12

In this modern age, parents seem far more fearful of letting their children out alone - whether to pop to the local shop or go to the park to play with their friends. As a result, the average age a child is allowed to first go out...

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