joetag

@joetag (63)

Philippines • Age 66

Joined myLot 15 years ago

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enjoying life - what does it mean to you?

pob558 @pob558 (18) • Australia 20 Jan 10

Hi fellow lots, Sometimes I wonder whether enjoying life is only about being 'free' from all worries. To me, happiness is not about money or wealth but being able to live-up and share laughter with your love ones or close...

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joetag For me, enjoying life means spending quality time with my family. Ya, it's not really about having so much money. Also, enjoying life, for me, can also mean having problems and being able to solve those problems. Facing challenges makes life more enjoyable for...

20 Jan 10

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Life In Difficulty

aprces @aprces (1082) • China 18 Jan 10

Every time when you get into trouble, how did you get rid of it? And when facing a dilemma that hard to make a choice, then what strength gave you the courage to make decision, and when you're at a loss, how did you find out the...

life

predicament

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joetag When I am in the middle of my problems, I always think that this is just temporary, just like getting dark because it's already evening but knowing that there is daylight the next day. On the spiritual side, God has always given us a way to face our problems...

19 Jan 10

Why you are fat?

healthbeauty @healthbeauty (483) • Philippines 19 Jan 10

What do you think is the reason why you get fat?

fat

health

unhealthy fat person

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joetag Well, there are lots of reasons why people get fat. One is that it may be a disease. But the most common reason behind getting fat is over-eating. The antedote for this is appetite reduction.

19 Jan 10

What do you take for the common cold?

Chevee @Chevee (5905) • United States 16 Jan 10

I have a cold, I haven't suffered with a cold for many years now. I did a little research and it said that a cold has to run its course, just take something for aches and pain. I went and purchased mostly Tylenol cold...

cold medication

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joetag When I catch colds, I take plenty of liquids like juices and water. I take a rest by sitting and relaxing. Going to bed right away will aggravate the situation. I don't take tablets for pain at once, not if it's still tolerable. This is to develope our body...

18 Jan 10

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How we should raise our children? Spoil them or be strict?

ghieptc @ghieptc (2522) • Philippines 13 Jan 10

How we should raise our children? Is it OK to pamper them, spoil them and give all what they want as long as we could or be strict with them so that they will grow up with discipline and good ethics in life? They've said when a...

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joetag May I add, raising children in a loving way does not mean spoiling them or pampering them too much. Disciplining children does not also require being too much strict. All things should be balanced. There should be reward and punishment so that children will...

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How we should raise our children? Spoil them or be strict?

ghieptc @ghieptc (2522) • Philippines 13 Jan 10

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joetag I have posted about two days ago that religion is a way of life. I said so because it helps me raise my children. As a father I would like to raise my children in an atmosphere of love as our Heavenly Father has loved us as His spirit children. Love will...

18 Jan 10

What makes it so you go to heaven?

cmhjjh @cmhjjh (98) • United States 15 Jan 10

I am a Christian I was raised Christian. I believe Jesus walked this earth and was crucified and rose again three days later to save us from our sins. I have accepted him into my life, heart and soul and ask for his forgiveness...

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joetag As a Christian, one goes to heaven by following Jesus Christ, the only begotten son of our Heavenly Father. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the light. If we talk about going to heaven, we talk about being with our Heavenly Father. No one goes to our Heavenly...

18 Jan 10

Is terriorism is due to unjustice

syedayub @syedayub (252) • India 16 Jan 10

Friends, Is terriorism in due to unjustice, people who suffers due to unjustice done to them, they join hands with the terrors, I think this due to unjustice only. What do you say?

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joetag I beg to disagree with you, syedayub, because there are terrorisms committed just to pursue personal and selfish interests. I think it does not follow that when terrorism is committed that that person who did it is a victim of injustice. I also think that...

18 Jan 10

Do you say grace before you start your meal?

kingparker @kingparker (9673) • United States 16 Jan 10

So, how often do you do that, Saying grace before you start your meal? Do you do that every single meal, lunch and dinner? Or in a special occasion, or a gathering with friends and family members? I am not a religious person, but...

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joetag My wife, five children and I pray as a family for blessing of our food before every meal or snack. Leading the prayer is by rotation so that all of us will be able to lead the prayer. Sometimes, when I forget to say that we pray for the blessing of the food,...

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What is your favorite openning for white? For black?

LionHeart319 @LionHeart319 (164) • Philippines 10 Jan 09

Playing chess is the kind of game i most enjoy. I am not a "Chess Player" though, but i play for long hours most of the time, specially on weekends. I don't have much knowledge in openning variations either. But when i play white,...

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joetag Hi, LionHeart319! We have some things in common. I, too, prefer queenpawn moves as white. As black, I counter the e4 move with the sicilian defense and the queenpawn opening with e6. I hope we could play together soon.

15 Jan 10

Does anybody play chess online here?

Jankar @Jankar (583) • Philippines 3 Apr 09

Does anybody here play online chess here? There are only two chess online i've know. www.chess.com and www.chesshere.com, and i'm a registered player at both sites. Between the two, I like chess.com more cause its fun. They've got...

chess

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joetag Hi, Jankar! I too am an active member of chess.com since November 2008. I also joined chesscube.com and chessworld.net. Just like you, I like chess.com more. I hope we could play some chess games soon.

15 Jan 10

Things Are Happening Fast Now

ElusiveButterfly @ElusiveButterfly (45940) • United States 13 Jan 10

I just want to let you know that things are starting to happen pretty fast now. My head is spinning from it all. Soon my two sons will be heading to prison. I don't know for how long or if they will be in the same prison. My...

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joetag You didn't mention the reasons why your two sons will be heading prison soon, and also with your daughter. Anyway, I am sorry for the plight that your family is into right now. I really felt sad about the whole thing. I just want you to know that at this very...

14 Jan 10

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