doc_alma_jones

@doc_alma_jones (822)

Philippines • Age 45

Joined myLot 16 years ago

I have a purpose for living.

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Study shows magnetic bracelets actually provide pain relief!

doc_alma_jones @doc_alma_jones (822) • Philippines 30 Jan 11

Yes, I almost couldn't believe it. I never believed that magnets could provide some semblance of comfort for people suffering from pain, but a study proved otherwise! According to an article I read at...

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mystery shopping: a great way to earn extra income (while shopping)!

doc_alma_jones @doc_alma_jones (822) • Philippines 15 Apr 09

i'm a mystery shopper for a few months now. i've had several opportunities from different mystery shopping companies. so far, so good. i got to eat in a fancy restaurant for free, plus i got paid for evaluating them. i also...

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what are decent paid survey websites for filipinos?

doc_alma_jones @doc_alma_jones (822) • Philippines 30 Mar 09

most websites offering paid surveys are any of the following: scams, unable to accept applicants from the philippines, or offer almost no surveys to filipinos. do you know any decent paid survey websites that offer a decent...

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useless handwashing in public restrooms

doc_alma_jones @doc_alma_jones (822) • Philippines 21 Feb 09

after going to the restroom, i wash my hands. but i find it almost useless, especially in public restrooms, because i have to hold the doorknob again. the doorknob contains more germs than your hands already have, so...

communicable diseases

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misconceptions about doctors

doc_alma_jones @doc_alma_jones (822) • Philippines 21 Feb 09

are there things you hear about doctors which, after some time, you eventually find out are not true? let's see how many we can dredge up. ^_^ i am both a nurse and doctor, so i would love to hear what you think: do you...

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if you THINK you're smarter than most...

doc_alma_jones @doc_alma_jones (822) • Philippines 20 Feb 09

...then you can answer these questions/ follow the instructions WITHOUT looking anywhere - except your own head - for answers: 1. true or false: alzheimer's disease is a natural condition of forgetfulness that you may get as...

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FRENEMIES, anyone?

doc_alma_jones @doc_alma_jones (822) • Philippines 20 Feb 09

have you heard of this term before? it was popularized in a tv series (s3x and the city) but it was coined way before the show used it. it's supposed to mean friends who are enemies. hehe, i know, it doesn't take much to decipher...

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how often do you take a bath?

doc_alma_jones @doc_alma_jones (822) • Philippines 20 Feb 09

some countries take baths every week. others, everyday. how about you? under the camouflage of avatars and usernames, it will be safe (for most) to share with us how often they do take a bath. ;D what do you think is the...

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2 people

what is the lamest pickup line someone has ever tried on you?

doc_alma_jones @doc_alma_jones (822) • Philippines 19 Feb 09

have you ever met someone who tried to be fresh with you then delivers the lamest pickup line? have you been in a social scenario where you wished the floor would just swallow you whole rather than be at the receiving end of a...

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2 people

would you start a family even if you can't afford it?

doc_alma_jones @doc_alma_jones (822) • Philippines 19 Feb 09

if you didn't have the resources to sustain a family, would you still start a family? do you think it is irresponsible to have a baby and not be able to give it an education, good healthcare, a good shelter, and enough...

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5 people

commute today, die tomorrow

doc_alma_jones @doc_alma_jones (822) • Philippines 19 Feb 09

so many commuting horror stories are popping out nowadays. i have seen a news clip of a woman who was dragged on her knees as the driver deliberately sped up. it started quite harmlessly; the woman didn't have smaller change,...

do you forward religious chain letters/email because "god is watching?"

doc_alma_jones @doc_alma_jones (822) • Philippines 19 Feb 09

have you ever received messages which have religious content? i have received a lot in the past years, all via email and text message. some even contain really heartwarming messages. then the heartwarming message is abruptly...

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10 people

do you lash out at myLot?

doc_alma_jones @doc_alma_jones (822) • Philippines 19 Feb 09

when you're having a bad day and you want to wring someone's neck, do you find yourself going to myLot and lashing out before you know it? i've been peeking at other people's discussions and i've seen people agree on one issue,...

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are you aware that giving alms to street children is breaking the law?

doc_alma_jones @doc_alma_jones (822) • Philippines 17 Feb 09

an anti-mendicancy law has been passed in the philippines prohibiting the giving of alms to beggars in the streets. they say that the best way to help the underprivileged is to teach them how to help themselves, not give them...

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do you switch off your phone when you're in a gas station?

doc_alma_jones @doc_alma_jones (822) • Philippines 17 Feb 09

you see signs inside gas stations that prohibit engines from being turned on while you're filling up your tank. and you also see signs prohibiting cellphones. do you believe that a switched-on cellphone may cause a catastrophic...

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in the war of copyRight versus copyFight, which side will you take?

doc_alma_jones @doc_alma_jones (822) • Philippines 17 Feb 09

a lot of downloading software are now available, like the different torrent applications. they allow you to download movies, songs, and software for free, which you would otherwise have paid for if you downloaded them from some...

copyfight

free downloads

intellectual property rights

torrent

breast implants: are you for or against them?

doc_alma_jones @doc_alma_jones (822) • Philippines 17 Feb 09

breast augmentation has long since been a common surgical procedure. women who want bigger breasts get implants and instantly get results. but this procedure is surrounded by a lot of controversy. others say it is risking too...

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how do you "revive" old discussions?

doc_alma_jones @doc_alma_jones (822) • Philippines 17 Feb 09

a lot of good discussions at mylot get left in the dust as new ones get attention. it makes me wonder, what can we do to revive old discussions? will responding to old discussions somehow put them at a higher rung to get...

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woman sued because of saving friend's life

doc_alma_jones @doc_alma_jones (822) • Philippines 17 Feb 09

in california, a woman tried to save her friend after a car accident. the friend then suffered from paraplegia (paralysis) because of "being dragged like a rag doll" and the woman who tried to act like a hero was charged with...

due process

good samaritan

law

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is it alright to be noisy in a coffeeshop?

doc_alma_jones @doc_alma_jones (822) • Philippines 16 Feb 09

i've been frequenting coffeeshops lately with my friends, and something interesting happened. a group of people came to order coffee. i have to mention at this point that a lot of people bring their novels or textbooks to the...

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