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kristeena @kristeena (358) • Philippines 13 Jul 10

I want to share a very sad experience of my best friend. Her eldest daughter was only 11 years old that time, same age as my eldest daughter. She was pretty,healthy and smart girl who loved to sing. All of a sudden she got sick...

bacterial meningitis

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inkling Your friend is going through an experience that will change her forever. The loss of a child is complicated by the fact that no matter how the loss occured, (accident, illness, crime), a parent has suffers with guilt along with everything else. Because any...

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bodhisatya @bodhisatya (2384) • India 19 May 10

Everybody amongst us has a different and unique story to tell. For some of us life has been very tough but somehow or the other we seem to be clinging on to it. For others life has been a never ending tea-party. Right from the...

life

share

story

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inkling I don't know you bodhisatya, but I can tell from reading the responses to your topic that others here know you. I was going to respond to your topic anyway, but after reading some of the responses I decided to add some personal remarks directed toward...

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ladybugmagic @ladybugmagic (3978) • United States 16 May 10

Is it scar tissue from the lungs? And, also, why do their fingernails not have any beds? My bf went to pick us up dinner the other night, and there was a girl in her twenties waiting on him who asked if he had CF. He told her...

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inkling My oldest daughter, (Heather), was born with Cystic Fibrosis. The symptoms you describe are indeed typical. The unusual shape, (clubbing), of the fingertips and nails. The coughing, etc. I have questions about your boyfriend's age, etc. and would like to...

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karlle @karlle (221) 14 Apr 10

Pasta! Pasta! Pasta anyone? Hello mylotters! Good Evening! How's your day? Today, I would like to ask you a question regarding pasta dishes . We all know that there are different pasta recipes around the world. Pasta Recipe...

pasta

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inkling Thanks karlle, for the best response. I should mention that this recipe is very forgiving and alterable to suit your tastes, (I often add a generous amount of italian seasoning to the mix), so this is a dish that's easy to experiment with. I usually make a ton...

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karlle @karlle (221) 14 Apr 10

Pasta! Pasta! Pasta anyone? Hello mylotters! Good Evening! How's your day? Today, I would like to ask you a question regarding pasta dishes . We all know that there are different pasta recipes around the world. Pasta Recipe...

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inkling Hi, I just thought I would mention a pasta dish that's popular in my household. We call it "savory vermacelli". You will like it if you like three things: pasta, eggs, onions. You will need: 1 egg per serving of pasta 1/2 onion per serving, coarsly...

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kainalu55 @kainalu55 (364) • United States 22 Mar 10

who is your favorite character in the show? can you relate to anyone? Do you dislike anyone?

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inkling My favorite character is Sawyer, hands down! First of all, I'll admit I've always had a weakness for the rebel, the "bad boy", and he's sure easy to look at. Having said that, I also have to say that I consider Sawyer to be the most real or honest character....

23 Mar 10

allyoftherain @allyoftherain (7208) • United States 18 Mar 10

Those of us who love writing can always make time for it. I've heard lots of people say that they don't have time to write because they have a full-time job, they're a full-time student, or that they have kids, but you can make...

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inkling I feel the need to respond to your discussion even though it's not an exact response to your question about making time. I have been writing for many years now,(mostly poetry), with some success in that arena and it has been one of the joys of my life to do...

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markodoom @markodoom (243) • United States 10 Feb 10

In the past few nights my wife and I have watched a couple of duds we boght cheap in a blockbuster closing down sale recently. If these are on your radar, I'd steer well clear: Hell's Gate and The Haunting of Molly Hartley. Now...

movies film duds flops turkeys bad worst horror

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inkling The first movie that comes to mind for me is "Wicker Man" with Nicholas Cage. Yikes, what a snoozer! We thought ok, here's something on the scary/suspenseful side, starring a moderately capable actor, let's give it a shot. Well, a wasted couple of hours was...

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worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 28 Jun 09

This is a problem that just doesn't seem to go away. I had not been aware of the beef recall on June 24 by a Colorado company, JBS Swift. The article stated that the beef products had been produced in April and distributed...

beef recall

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inkling Thanks worldwise 1, for the best response and kudos to you for bringing up a topic so worth discussion. smiles, ink

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worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 28 Jun 09

This is a problem that just doesn't seem to go away. I had not been aware of the beef recall on June 24 by a Colorado company, JBS Swift. The article stated that the beef products had been produced in April and distributed...

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inkling I have never personally had problems with tainted food products, but it has always a concern for me in more than one way. I have a family to protect and, (until 2 years ago), also owned a small cafe where I did most of the cooking and all of the ordering and...

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icesmile @icesmile (7160) • Romania 28 Apr 09

To be a little jealous, in my opinion is a sign that you really care about somebody, but to much jealousy can break a relation. Usual who like to have many people same time hate jealousy a lot, and sometimes who feel guilty...

love

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inkling Jealousy in the extreme is not a sign of affection, but a sign of insecurity or lack of character. A person who exhibits jealous behavior is saying one or all of the following- "I have a lack of confidence in myself and my ability to be a worthy...

29 Apr 09

valpopa @valpopa (154) • Italy 7 Apr 09

I like patato french fries a lot, to the point where I tried eating them with a lot of things (mayonnaise, vinegar, chicken in various forms and flavors, beef) Please tell me of any dishes or souces that might go really well with...

french fries

fries

potato

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inkling If you make fries at home, try these----mexi fries. A heaping plate of crispy fries, topped with a big mound of taco-seasoned ground beef. Finish off with a generous handful of shredded colby-jack cheese, your favorite salsa, and if desired- a dollop of...

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fragiledream @fragiledream (21) • China 3 Apr 09

Till now,Lost have given a lot of mystery.Which ending will show to us?Let us hazard a guess.

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inkling We hadn't seen a single episode of Lost's first season. We had no clue what it was about, and frankly, no interest in finding out. Then our son gave us the first season of lost as a Christmas gift because he's a fan and he felt we might like it too. Well, we...

4 Apr 09

gyouswe911 @gyouswe911 (273) • Philippines 22 Mar 09

Whenever I see Pizza restaurants I always notice that they have the same flavors or type of cooking. Thus making me think if there are other pizza that would really surprise me. So, mind sharing any extraordinary pizzas that you...

pizzas

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inkling Hello gyouswe911, I work part-time for a friend who has been in the pizza business for over 20 years. We make pizza with all of the usual toppings, but there are a few that do vary a bit from the norm. We make a "stuffie", which is similar to a calzone,...

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jane9147 @jane9147 (252) • Philippines 20 Mar 09

lack of sleep causes me stress. i don't know, there are just nights when i really am so tired and sleepy but i can't sleep. when i can't sleep, i just lie in bed and think of anything until i get ... blank. realizing that i was...

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inkling My understanding is that if you are truly not ready for sleep, (restless, can't relax and get comfortable), then it's best to get up and stop fighting it. In a case like this, I get up and read or watch TV. Counting never worked for me. Here's my best...

21 Mar 09

stacyv81 @stacyv81 (5903) • United States 12 Mar 09

When I was younger and learning how to cook I was so excited I was going to make the best spaghetti for my honey! I had everything ready and I had bought to small cans of spaghetti sauce (well tomato sauce) for my spaghetti, I had...

cooking

kitchen

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inkling My biggest oops happened on Thanksgiving in a friend's kitchen. We were in the process of moving from one state to another. My husband, children and household goods were on their way to our new home, but I had to stay behing for a few days to take care of some...

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stargirl85 @stargirl85 (218) • United States 11 Mar 09

I am 23 years old and havent really learned how to cook yet. I took a cooking class in high school but we just made breakfast foods. I was wondering what the best way to learn how to cook is. Is it best to learn from a family...

how to cook

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inkling stargirl, you have gotten lots of responses and lots of good advice here. I love to cook, (even had my own cafe for a while), but cooking is like anything else one decides to take up. Invest in basic equipment and supplies. Nothing is more frustrating than...

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