Varviktel

@Varviktel (36)

United States • Age 40

Joined myLot 17 years ago

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Information overload?

cobrateacher @cobrateacher (8432) • United States 7 Jul 09

Does all the conflicting information we receive bother you? I'm perplexed, to say the least, by conflicting health claims. After reading several studies published by reputable sources that said caffeine was a no-no, I stopped...

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Varviktel It can be confusing. I find it helps to avoid popular news media and go right to the bone-dry information because what seems to happen is that one scientist postulates something and the popular news jumps all over it and tries to tell you what to do by...

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Avid Reader needs to get rid of unwanted/needed books

LeavaoDe @LeavaoDe (349) • United States 7 Jul 09

Good afternoon my fellow myLotters, I am an avid reader however after taking a look at my book shelves (and thinking about the books in the attic) I realized I need to get rid of some of them. There are authors and/or books...

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Varviktel Assuming that I don't have any friends that want my old books, I usually try the used bookstore first. Libraries tend to order new books and old ones that people donate are resold in the library's used book store (where old things that don't sell get thrown...

7 Jul 09

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Do you practice COMPOSURE in public?

rnxi mgk @flaky03 (225) • Philippines 6 Jul 09

Composure means self-control of one's state of mind in a given situation. It can be excitement, frustration or at any level of emotion that can trigger yourself to an untoward manner or behavior. Sometimes I tend to control myself...

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Varviktel Always! I think everyone should stay composed; it's the civilized way to act around other people. No matter how flustered or upset you may be, it's your duty to keep yourself under control. I can't tell you how many times I've been in a car with other...

7 Jul 09

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Gov. Palin makes a great political move

bobmnu @bobmnu (8157) • United States 6 Jul 09

Governor Palin resignation took everyone by surprise and many feel it is a poor move and will politically hurt her. I think the move could be brilliant. First she is being measured against what every career politician would do,...

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Varviktel She also quit her job after hardly doing it and Alaskans complain about her being inept during what little time she was there. The politicians that have made this work in the past have also had a long history of public service and being highly regarded for...

7 Jul 09

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Why the global economy is not good for America

thegreatdebater @thegreatdebater (7316) • United States 6 Jul 09

Today 154 people were killed in China, rioting over the death of a factory worker. The Chinese government has cracked down on the protesters, and have cut off all contact to the outside world. The United States can't do anything...

china

global economy

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Varviktel Unfortunately, I think the mindset you're speaking of (cost is everything, cheaper is always better) dates back to the disposable hyperconsumerism of the 70's and 80's. That's when people learned that more is better, lots of cheap crap is better than one or...

7 Jul 09

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worst thing you have ever tasted?

txgrl21 @txgrl21 (819) • United States 6 Jul 09

Hi mylotters! I absolutely hate liver! I cant stand the smell or taste of it. My dad loves it so while I was growing up I got to eat it plenty of times since my mom alwasy made us. I also remember watching the show 'Fear' (I think...

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Varviktel Ah, good ol' Fear Factor. I remember liking that show before it became a complete gross out (anyone remember how they used to do actual fear-inducing stunts?). For me, I'd have to say FISH BONES. I cannot stand them; their texture, their taste, ewwww......

7 Jul 09

Do you prefer to work alone or with a group?

trinee @trinee (514) • Trinidad And Tobago 6 Jul 09

There are some people who prefer to work alone even when they have to work in a group and other times people want to work in a group but they have to go at it alone. I like to work alone. Maybe because all of my jobs required me...

working alone

working in groups

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Varviktel I've always been a loner, myself. Maybe it was because I was an only child, or that we moved around every few months until I started school. Whatever the case, I remember as far back as first or second grade preferring to work by myself. I have a really strong...

6 Jul 09

Only stupid losers walk...??!!!!?!?!

FFFrocks @FFFrocks (306) • Canada 5 Jul 09

I woke this morning to beautiful weather outside and decided to start my day with a nice walk. So off I went. I was happily walking along when I came to an uncontrolled cross walk. What do I do? I wait for the traffic to stop so I...

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Varviktel Unfortunately, as someone who doesn't drive at all (by choice), I've run into things like this all too often. I've almost been killed by people taking a sudden turn without using their signals. It does get worse: I also bike a lot and I've found that for some...

6 Jul 09

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Rinse and Repeat

Marie Anne @Ldyjarhead (10233) • United States 6 Jul 09

An acquaintance on an email list mentioned that she was very excited about finding her favorite shampoo on sale and got an even better deal since she had a coupon. I applauded her for that. What got me was her statement that...

frugal

shampoo

wasteful

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Varviktel Many people use waaaay too much shampoo. People with long hair only need a dab the size of a nickle, people with short hair a dab the size of a dime. Using more only dries out your hair. Also, I can't tell you how many people I've known who think that...

6 Jul 09

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Charcoal or Propane - Choose Your Destiny ?

cynicalandoutspoken @cynicalandoutspoken (4725) • United States 5 Jul 09

I attended two cook outs yesterday. First of all....when did the 4th of July become a "visit the family holiday"? But anyway....the first cookout I went to they were grilling up burgers and hot dogs, and chicken legs on a...

bbq

cooking

food

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Varviktel I was wondering the same thing about it becoming a 'visit the family' holiday! When I was a kid, it was solely a nuclear family affair. We might have lunch or a picnic with extended family in the same town, but that was it. On the fourth I went with my...

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splenda? Please explain!!!

macdingolinger @macdingolinger (10385) • United States 5 Jul 09

Okay, I admit my complete ignorance on this topic! I have been trying to eliminate sugars out of my diet entirely. I want to only have natural sugars that are like actual real fruit and items such as that! (Maybe we could label it...

processed

splenda

sugar

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Varviktel Splenda is chlorinated sugar, your body can't process it normally so it has no calories. I remember hearing something about the Splenda company being sued by the Nutrasweet company over their ads and the court ruled that they had to stop saying that it was...

5 Jul 09

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Do you think an educational qualification is needed to be on myLot?

zeethegr8 @zeethegr8 (785) • India 5 Jul 09

Not many accounts on myLot are active, maybe because they couldn't make enough or maybe because they were not creative enough. Do you think a basic educational qualification such as a Graduate level is necessary to be able to...

earn

education

mylot

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Varviktel I myself have less than a high school education (long story, needless to say it had nothing to do with intelligence). I think the big factor is being able to use critical thinking skills to be capable of more than just idle chatter on inane subjects. It...

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What is the worst ailment or pain you have ever experienced?

dloveli @dloveli (4366) • United States 5 Jul 09

I have had children. Experienced labor and delivery. Nothing compares to the stomach pain I have had twice this last year. I was at work and we ordered subs from a place I had recommended. I took a bite and it didn't smell right...

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Varviktel Kidney stones. Hands down, kidney stones. From what I understand they're as painful as childbirth and I get them for up to a week at a time. It feels like burning fire being dragged along my stomach, causing all of my abdominal muscles to tense so tightly that...

5 Jul 09

How much love do you need to feel happy? Much love, medium or you don t need?

icesmile @icesmile (7160) • Romania 5 Jul 09

People usual ask " How much money do you need to be happy!" I will ask this question.; HOW MUCH LOVE DO YOU NEED TO BE HAPPY? Of course that all tend to answer that they want all love, much love, perfect love. But you know...

love

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Varviktel In my case, it's not so much about the quantity or intensity as it is the quality. I can do okay by myself, I'm an only child and an orphan without any extended family, but I do want to be loved and understood and to have that love that's missing filled by...

5 Jul 09