Scoopzz

@Scoopzz (54)

United States • Age 80

Joined myLot 11 years ago

May the road rise to meet you and may the wind be always at your back.

Scoopzz's Responses

***Shopping Today Was Nothing But A Pain!***My Turn To Rant***

Kashmeresmycat @Kashmeresmycat (6369) • United States 8 Mar 13

Ok, I had to go grocery shopping today plus to Walmart...I haven't been shopping for about 3 1/2 weeks so there was an awful lot of items I needed to buy and replenish. Mind you, I don't have a car and I have to borrow my...

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Scoopzz I hate returning anything. But, most of the time it works out pretty well. Only had one minor problem am that was with Walmart too. The items was on sale and I paid full price, refund was sale price, I think that is cheating. It you find it difficult to get...

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Going Out to Dinners With Friends

Harriet Steinberg @Happielady85 (384) • United States 8 Mar 13

One of my favorite enjoyment is to go out with friends to dinners. there are some great restaurnts inLos Angeles. My favorite restaurant is Micheles. I love the food, which is Italian, but what makes this restaurant fun to be at...

dinners

restaurants

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Scoopzz We have done birthdays with family but never friends. We rarely go out with friends for dinner. Did that several times and when it comes to the bill we usually wind up paying for the entire meal. One friend asked my husband and I to go out for dinner, we...

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Want your compromised personal information off Google?

renkinjutsushi @renkinjutsushi (716) • United States 7 Mar 13

I'm sure that most of us are aware of myLot's epic blunder by now. They've removed the site they were testing the new layout on, but the compromised information is still readily available through Google's cache. If you've found...

cleaning up after mylot

compromised personal information

google cache

mylot screw up

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Scoopzz I'm lost! What happend? What site was being tested?

7 Mar 13

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shall I change my job?

elenaliu @elenaliu (149) • China 5 Mar 13

I'm not satisfied with my job,because the low salary and long office hours,what's more,my company develops slowly, there is no promotion space for me,I want to seeking a challenging position with a progressive company that will...

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Scoopzz Personally, I would look at other jobs that offer advancement. It is not unusual to apply for a position than give two weeks notice. If you are qualified and have experience in your particular field than just do it. Dead end jobs lead no where. If you are...

5 Mar 13

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Has anyone tried "Artical Wizard"

Laurenlynn @Laurenlynn (715) • Canada 2 Mar 13

I was wondering if anyone has tried Artical Wizard for creating articals. I have been debating to purchase this but I am not sure if it is a good thing to have, any tips on this product would be great!

artical

wizard

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Scoopzz Hi Laurenlynn, I just did a search on Article Wizard and came up with two companies, but, they both had the same information on their website. it was just presented diffeently with thei designs. I would check whichever one you are interested in before spending...

2 Mar 13

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Going back home-I appreciate help of the mylot friend.

Professor2010 @Professor2010 (20162) • India 2 Mar 13

As I have said, I had come to my elder son’s work place Hyderabad, with my wife on 1st of January 2013; every year we come here for 2 months. We will go back on 5th; we had bought tickets in advance for comfortable journey in...

friend

help

journey

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Scoopzz What a nice story. Glad to hear you have such a good friend. Unfortunately, I thought I had a good friend. But, I told her something in confidence 5 years ago and she told someone else. Five years ago I was involved in a court case. I took her in my confidence...

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Any fiction writer here? How you started your career?

night01watcher @night01watcher (259) • Italy 27 Feb 13

Okay my mind is always full of imaginations, i just don't know how to put them in words. Whenever i try to write fiction, specifically fiction i get stuck. What should I do in this regard, what should be the beginning step for...

fiction

writing

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Scoopzz I took writing classes online and one lesson was about your issue. The lesson said to take one word and run with it. Let's take the word hat - work that into a scene or have a character and have him do something with that hat. Make it a prop for him/her to...

27 Feb 13

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trying to better understand it

maurya83 @maurya83 (923) • India 27 Feb 13

when i joined mylot i was not so much active, used to participate in discussions whenever i had have no other work to do or in mood to chat but no one available..I used to login after 2-3 days or sometimes more..Now its being...

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Scoopzz I can't get into Mylot. I tried reading thr posts but nothing is catching my eye. For me "something" is missing and I don't know what. Some of th subject are of interest while others are idle chit chat that have no substance. Maybe I am not reading the...

27 Feb 13

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What if the work drives you to be mad every hour of everyday... :/

airasheila @airasheila (5454) • Philippines 26 Feb 13

A pleasant day Fellow Mylotters, I do believed that each one of us has its own level of stress to handle. Especially those who are working double time to earn more money. But, what if a certain situation approach you and...

earn more money

level of stress

pushes you to the limit

working double time

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Scoopzz Wow a very good post. I had a stressful job and woke up one morning crying and jut couldn't face going into work. I had a talk with myself and my husband. I decided after reviewing the situation with myself (yes that is possible), I decided my Heath was worth...

26 Feb 13

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I feel like writing at the same time I don't

SinfulRose @SinfulRose (3527) • Davao, Philippines 25 Feb 13

"Hey, you're writing," my mind is telling me. "What's this then, you bubbling idiot, if not writing?" My answer: "Typing..." Seriously, I want to write my story--pencil and paper--but whenever I do so, I feel my eyes weigh...

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Scoopzz Wow a really good post because I feel kind of the same way. One day I tell myself I am going to continue th short story that I am writing and do nothing whatsoever. The next day I repeat the same thing, I don't do a darn thing. I think it comes down how...

25 Feb 13

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Just a courtesy

p1kef1sh @p1kef1sh (45681) 18 Feb 13

When I was a boy my mother made me write thank you letters whenever I received a present or was invited to a party or tea at someone's house. This discipline has stuck as whilst international and cyber friends are likely to...

cards

thank you

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Scoopzz Courtesy never goes out of style. I call the person who sends me a gift and therefore, I feel no think you note is necessary. But, we all should be polite. My granddaughter is 15 and never calls or sends a thank you. Her mother use to when my granddaughter...

25 Feb 13

Early headache as supervisor?

K31 @keihimekawa (2009) • Philippines 23 Feb 13

Just hours ago, I shared that I was promoted for a supervisory position in my team. I was about to post this one as soon as I'm done sharing the good news but was immediately called out for some errands :P Anyway, my boss was...

promoted

supervisory

work

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Scoopzz I was a supervisor in an office over a small crew of 5 and when my supervisor was not available they had to report to me, one gal said I will not report to her, why should I, this is a small,office and I don't need her telling me what to do, I can do it...

24 Feb 13

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What genre do you like to write?

Kate34 @Kate34 (656) • France 23 Feb 13

Personally I like writing Romance/ Teen Fiction with Humour. How about you? And why? For me it just comes naturally and I like reading these genre so I love writing in them too.

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Scoopzz Hi Kate34, right now I am writing a noir short story or a novel lol. I do t know how long it will be or not be. It takes place in the 40's and is a crime mystery. But, lately I haven't been wrting much. I blog here and two other websites but I have my own blog...

23 Feb 13

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Writing in the Morning

belindayhughes @belindayhughes (1096) • United States 16 Feb 13

There are times that I enjoy writing in the morning. Writing before the sun breaks the horizon can give you time to sneak in a blog post or two before going to work in the morning. In addition, many writers who live with other...

morning

writers

writing

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Scoopzz My motivation is the quiteness between 1:30am and 3:30am, although it does vary at times. Since I don't work I can blog any time but I prefere those hours. I am extremely tired but for some reason the words flow very easily. I am also writi g a book but I...

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Phrases That Should Be Banned From Work

lloydbelleza @lloydbelleza (1227) • Philippines 18 Feb 13

I read an article in Forbes.com about the things you should never say at work. The points were based from the commentaries of Darlene Price who said that words matter. “They are a key component of persuasive communication....

phrases

phrases that should be banned from work

things you should never say at work

word

work

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Scoopzz I read your post several times and I see number 9 a little differently. I use those words, "I might be wrong"... Because I don't want to hurt the others persons feelings. I might be wrong and this way it saves a little embarrassment on both my part and the...

19 Feb 13

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Writing in Late Night

belindayhughes @belindayhughes (1096) • United States 16 Feb 13

There are some writers who, for better or worse, are compelled to do their writing at late night. At times, this is simply a necessity of life. We have to work outside jobs to keep a roof over our heads and put food on the table...

late night

techniques

writing

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Scoopzz I found I do my best thinking and writing at night. Sometimes I get up at 1:30am just to sit quietly and let my thoughts flow. It is peaceful not to have any disruptions like the TV and the dogs. My husband is an early riser but I am usually done with my...

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Manual Laundry

kenshin2143 @kenshin2143 (1880) • Philippines 16 Feb 13

Due to the advance of technology in our society nowadays, most people resolve to the use of machines and other laundry related services. But some would still go for manual laundry because its way cheaper and the clothes are more...

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Scoopzz For delicate items I hand wash. Otherwise I use my washing machine. I can't see doing sheets and blankets by hand nor heavy bath towels. I use a tiny drop of bleach in with dispenser and it kills whatever germs lurk in the clothing. I also use a cleaner for...

17 Feb 13

helping ungrateful people

Timeout @Timeout (419) 17 Feb 13

Yesterday I was at work when a manager from another department approached me after struggling to find something for like five minutes. He asked me if I knew the location of an item. I explained him that we normally put that item...

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Scoopzz This person either has no manners as you stated or he was under pressure. Maybe his supervisor was asking him for this particulars item. If at anytime in the future you could say I don't know which is a get even attitude or help him again. This has...

17 Feb 13

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Mylot and your time

else22 @else22 (4317) • India 8 Feb 13

Do you agree with one of my friends who says that Mylot is a time consuming site,especially if you want to earn by writing online articles or participate in other forums?He says,if you want to reach the payout in Mylot twice or...

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Scoopzz I don't think you can earn a living off MyLot but to me, and this is my personal opinion, it's a fun place to read discussions and answer them. I post when I feel like it so I am not making a $ off it really. It's an outlet to see if others out in cyberland...

11 Feb 13

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Which would you prefer, travel together with your family or friends?

xuy2xfreak88 @xuy2xfreak88 (182) 3 Feb 13

Travelling is fun, but being with family.. you can't do what you wanna do, like drinking, smoking, doing private stuffs, tickling with love ones and sharing thoughts. Well, as for me, I'd prefer being with friends if I have to...

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Scoopzz I have travel with family and didn't really like it. It becomes a tug of war between the couples. They want to do that and we want to do this. Never traveled with friends and I never will. Friends are not good traveling companions. I prefer my husband and me...

3 Feb 13

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