JanieJetz

@JanieJetz (47)

United States • Age 53

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Why do people leave nail polish on their nails when it is chipped and nasty?

ElusiveButterfly @ElusiveButterfly (45940) • United States 2 Feb 07

I love to polish my nails when they have reached a length worthy of color. I would touch them up when the color on the tips would wear off or if the polish chipped away. They always looked neat. When a touch up was not enough,...

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JanieJetz I think if you work in a service-oriented field then you shouldn't wear polish at work, unless it's clear. When I was a teenager working as a waitress, I wasn't allowed to wear polish. I like wearing it as an adult, but it definitely is high maintenance...

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Faith-based education is child abuse

Thomas73 @Thomas73 (1467) • Switzerland 31 Jan 07

Isn't it funny that a Jewish family will have little Jews, a Christian family will have little Christians, a Muslim family will have little Muslims, a Hindu family will have little Hindus, and so on and so forth for every human...

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JanieJetz Some strong statements, but I appreciate your intellect and willingness to start such a debate. I am not religious and do not have a denomination. What I find ironic, though, is a story I'm about to tell where not knowing about religion hurt my schoolwork...

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Im amazed. Dont people want to work anymore.

teenal @teenal (1400) • Dublin, Ireland 30 Jan 07

Im going to be getting some work done on my house over the comming months and I started to phone around for a contractor to do this late last week. It will be a big job as Im remodelling downstairs knocking walls, new kitchen,...

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JanieJetz I wonder if there is a website out there that compares contractor's quotes? I used a moving website once where I typed in my info (filled out a form where I estimated the amount of furniture, boxes, any special/heavy objects, etc) and got quotes from 6...

31 Jan 07

Dogs are not lawn ornaments!

blueskies @blueskies (1186) • United States 30 Jan 07

The man that lives next door to us has a beautiful husky that he keeps outside 24/7 in a 6x6 kennel. This poor dog is never walked, never played with. My neighbor only lets him out once every few weeks on a short chain so he can...

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JanieJetz Do you think he would be open to the idea of you walking the dog? Maybe you could tell him you "need some exercise" or "want to feel protected" while you are walking in the neighborhood, and could you borrow his dog while you walk? Just an idea.... good...

31 Jan 07

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Is Dress code must for employees or students?

krkbros007 @krkbros007 (8) • India 31 Jan 07

I feel its must, Because first impression is the best impression. Thus we can show our first impression to unknown through dress code only, then only it proceeds ohter steps. In schools and colleges, there might be a though among...

dress code

employees

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JanieJetz Good question! My liberal heart wants to say no, a dress code should not be imposed on students or employees. But my practical mind feels a little differently. Dress codes maintain a standard, allowing a person to focus on something else (like school, work)...

31 Jan 07

Helping the poor

sigma77 @sigma77 (5383) • United States 30 Jan 07

Lets say I am rich and that I wanted to help the poor. I want to help 1 million people or families. I would give them each $1,000 a month for 12 months for the next 3 years. That comes to a total of $3.6 billion. Do you...

life

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JanieJetz This is a complex question. While the poor need money for basic needs (shelter, food, school fees for their children), giving them i.e. $1,000 each could very well backfire. I have worked in a number of under-developed countries in Africa and can pretty...

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What would be the worse job ever?

rachelcaron @rachelcaron (1679) • United States 30 Jan 07

Have you ever thought your job sucked? I know I did at times, but then I would think how lucky I am to have a job and one where I am safe and in a clean environment. My dad was riding his bike in the park the other day and he...

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JanieJetz I always thought that any job where you breathe in polluted air all day had to be the worst job ever. Examples: toll booth collector, coal miner. They have lung problems, higher incidences of cancer, and it has to affect their skin, doesn't it? I always...

31 Jan 07

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SOUPS! What kind do you prefer?

Bee1955 @Bee1955 (3882) • United States 30 Jan 07

I love soup and stews- especially on a cold winters day. What type or kind of soup do you prefer? I love tomatoe soup with a little milk and some grated cheese mixed in - YUM! Thanks for answering, here's a deal to get FREE Soup...

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JanieJetz I like soups with a clear broth base. It just FEELs healthy going down! Beef vegetable, chicken, minstrone, italian wedding, etc. But in winter, sometimes I crave something more hearty. I love brunswick stew, and broc/cheddar when it's cold outside and my...

31 Jan 07

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Is starting new discussions better than responding?

kritipen @kritipen (4082) • United States 26 Jan 07

I have started posting discussions after i reached the 125 mark. Whereas i see many newcomers starting discussion rightaway. Is starting new discussions better than responding. And that being the case there would be all...

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JanieJetz I like both, but I really like responding since it's not something I dreamed up, but am reacting to, which is more of a challenge, and more fun! It also makes me feel like an advice columnist (wannabe, anyway!).

31 Jan 07

Stupid people scare me.

DanielMarvoloRiddle @DanielMarvoloRiddle (331) • United States 30 Jan 07

They really do. The impetus for this rant comes from Laura Mallory's continued attempts to have the Harry Potter books removed from classrooms and libraries. This just astounds me. Of course, she is in Georgia, a state that...

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harry potter

laura mallory

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JanieJetz I have a story about this. I was in Kenya for work in about 2002, and just started ready the HP books. I've read them all by now and love them! Anyway, I was reading the 2nd book in the hotel lobby where I was staying, and a co worker who came by, saw me...

31 Jan 07

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Would you expose your family on TV?

tabitha_calhoun @tabitha_calhoun (247) • United States 31 Jan 07

If you were given the chance to have Super Nanny or Nanny 911 come to your home, would you? I know I would! I need all the help with my 4 I can get.

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JanieJetz I don't have kids and that is a tough question! I guess the root of the question is... how much do your kids (and you) need help? Even if it causes some embarrassment since you are airing all of your personal business, will it help your family in the long...

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Should children have televisions in their bedrooms?

suedarr @suedarr (2382) • Canada 30 Jan 07

Not sure if this topic has been discussed before, but I did a search on Mylot and couldn't find one. My daughter who is eleven has a TV in her room, but since we do not subscribe to cable she uses it for her DVD collection or...

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JanieJetz Tough question. I'm 30-something and grew up in a house without cable, and without a tv in my bedroom. I'd be jealous of friends who did, but as I got older (and wiser I guess!?) I realized it was a good thing that my parents did. I read a lot more, and got...

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Do you feed your kids food you won't eat yourself?

rachelcaron @rachelcaron (1679) • United States 29 Jan 07

Do give your kids food that you, yourself wouldn't eat? I do because I know he needs healthy foods. I don't really like tomatoes, but I will feed him tomatoes. There are also certain vegetable combinations that don't sound...

parenting

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JanieJetz I would. I don't like cauliflower but if I had to compromise I might make something that has pieces of it with other veggies, so I could tolerate it, and the kids would get it in their diet. Compromise helps, but I think that the cliche "you are what you...

30 Jan 07

Have you ever been on a diet? Which one? Did it work?

rachelcaron @rachelcaron (1679) • United States 29 Jan 07

Have you ever been on a diet? Which one? Did it work? How much weight did you lose and did you keep it off? I have never really been on a diet. Before my wedding, my husband and I tried decreasing the amount of carbs we ate...

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JanieJetz I've tried a handful of diets over the years: Atkins, South Beach, Nutrisystem, and Weight Watchers. Although I didn't end up keeping all the weight off, by far the most effective for me was Weight Watchers. I lost the most (22 lbs) in the most healthy way...

30 Jan 07

Arenal in Costa Rica - Relax in hot springs, watch volcano erupt. Anyone gone?

rachelcaron @rachelcaron (1679) • United States 8 Dec 06

If you go to Costa Rica (which I highly recommend) you must go to Volcan Arenal. It was absolutely beautiful. In fact, it was one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. You can actually see the volcano erupting and spitting...

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JanieJetz I was in Costa Rica around Dec. 2004. Had a wonderful time! You are so right about the weather. We were at an amazing hot springs hotel (Tabacon) and the 2 nights we were there it was foggy and never saw the top of the volcano. Didn't bother us though,...

30 Jan 07

Which Coast do you Recommend if Visiting Costa Rica?

Jude68 @Jude68 (34) • United States 19 Jan 07

6 years ago, my dad was visiting his brother in Costa Rica. He called and said that he was too nervous about flying back alone; would I come and get him? Of course I jumped at the chance. I had the most wonderful week, met simple...

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JanieJetz I also visited the Pacific side, Playa Ocotol (sp?). It was beautiful but hilly where I was a lot of climbing to get to and from the beach and my hotel and the street. Gorgeous and scenic! Also felt very safe. I hear the Carribbean side has a different...

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Importance of Books

sechsey @sechsey (1831) • Canada 29 Jan 07

Books: Do you think it is still important? Why do we need books and why should it better than online information we see everyday? Why do read books? alot of people out there find reading novels and other type of literature boring...

books

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JanieJetz I am still an avid reader. Books are tangible and satisfying. Ebooks make me cross-eyed. Big stores like Barnes and Noble seem popular enough, but I think small, personable, cozy bookstores are almost a thing of the past (unfortunately).

30 Jan 07

New Year’s Resolution Or Not?

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 29 Jan 07

New Year’s Resolution Or Not? We have all heard the New Year’s resolutions before. I’m going to loose weight…I am going to exercise more….I am going to get out of debt, etc. People will make a New Year’s resolution but after a...

live

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JanieJetz I am with you! I think keeping track of what you want out of life, and caling them goals or aspirations, then checking in with yourself every once in a while to see if you are still on track, is a GOOD thing. Making a New Year's resolution can sometimes be...

30 Jan 07

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Real or fake nails?

CatEyes @CatEyes (2448) • United States 29 Jan 07

Which do yoy have and which do you prefer? I know my husband loves me with fake ones becuase they are longer, but I prefer my real ones. Mine grow ok and are a decent length and I don't have to go to the salon all of the time when...

real or fake nails

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JanieJetz I had fake nails once, and after a few months when I got them removed, my nails were ruined. Even though I thought they looked great when they were fake, the upkeep was too much for me! If you have the time for upkeep, go for it, but it was really hard when...

30 Jan 07

TVs In cars

CatEyes @CatEyes (2448) • United States 29 Jan 07

What do you think about tvs in cares; do you think that they are safe or a dangerous item to have? I can not tell you how many times I have seen a tv UP FRONT with the driver and they are watching it, while weaving in and out...

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JanieJetz I say if you bring a tv into a car, do it because you are taking it to your destination... like a cabin in the woods. Don't use it in the car. It's distracting for the driver and passers by, and can become addictive and a substitute babysitter for children....

30 Jan 07