polgeram

@polgeram (83)

United States • Age 54

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can we make friends at mylot?

gabbana @gabbana (1815) • China 17 Aug 08

i have not rejected any friend invitation at mylot, hoping to make friends all over the world so that i can learn what's going on abroad, what people are really thinking, or if possible make friends in real life ,maybe oneday i...

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polgeram I've accepted all requests, too. Learning about other cultures is HUGE in today's world economy and rapid information transmittal. I'd also be curious to know from your viewpoint how the Olympics are going in your country?

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Iadies ! attention. Is your last year's dress too tight?

gabbana @gabbana (1815) • China 18 Aug 08

my answer is yes. :( so i have to put them away, and some of them have never been worn even once, with the tag on them. how about you?

life

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polgeram Not a chance! Stress and feel-good eating has added 40 pounds since last year. Thank goodness for thrift stores where I can buy "new" clothes for next to nothing while returning the too small clothes. I can always update my wardrobe without breaking my bank...

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why do most women!!!!!!!!!!!

painkiller77 @painkiller77 (2073) • India 13 Aug 08

i have seen most women as they age, they look more and more graceful. but they develop fleshy bellies and fleshy upper arms. can anyone tell why is it so???????

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polgeram For me, it was stress. And then eating to feel good. I've gained about 40 pounds in the last year. And quit my job because of it. Sure is hard to get rid of it. Reduced metabolism or reduced activity? Perhaps a little of both or a lot of one.

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happy independance day to all indians!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

painkiller77 @painkiller77 (2073) • India 14 Aug 08

all my indian country men,,, this is the day for us to rejoice.. salute the flag and pay homage to the patriots and freedom fighters. celebrate this day like one of the best days of your life.

independence

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polgeram Curious: How do Indians celebrate Independence Day? What kind of celebrations do you have?

19 Aug 08

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Is being "Pro-Life" and for the death penalty a contradiction?

Uroborus @Uroborus (908) • Canada 31 Jul 08

It has happened more than once to me. Getting into a discussion on abortion with someone who is "Pro-Life", and then having them tell me part way through our conversation that they are for the death penalty. Sometimes even...

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polgeram I have a rather unique viewpoint for this question: I used to teach middle school social studies in a Catholic school. We'd get talking about the differences between Democrats and Republicans, and when we came to pro-life and capital punishment, the kids had a...

10 Aug 08

Have you read...

webster76 @webster76 (152) 11 Jan 07

Has anybody read any of Dan Browns novels other than the DaVinci Code. I have read The DaVinci Code and Angels and Demons which is the Prelude to The DaVinci Code. I think 'Angels and Demons is a better story. Robert Langdon...

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polgeram I've read all four of Dan Brown's books. Every one of them was fascinating! I couldn't help but wonder how much is real? What genius! www.danbrown.com/secrets/index.html This website under "Bizarre Facts" contains all the parts of each book that are based...

10 Aug 08

Brett Favre is a Jet?!

sarahruthbeth22 @sarahruthbeth22 (43143) • United States 7 Aug 08

Okay Brett Favre fans, what do you think about this trade? Will you still root for him or are you over it? For me, a longtime Jets fan, this is good news.I hope he can help us get to the playoffs. I aways liked Favre fan without...

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polgeram I wish your team the best of luck. However, I also feel sorry for your team because it will no longer be about your team but about Brett Favre. The media will only care about him and his play, not about the rest of the team. I live close to the Green Bay...

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I Can't Believe It Finally Happened..Number 4 is No More

dfinster @dfinster (3528) • United States 4 Mar 08

I woke up this morning, turned on the news and felt like I got punched in the stomach. My beloved Brett Favre has retired. Almost everybody here in Wisconsin was hoping he would stay for one more season and one more Super Bowl...

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polgeram dfinster, I don't know what part of WI you live in, but I must strongly disagree with your assertion that "almost everybody here in WI was hoping he would stay for one more season". I don't know anyone who wishes he'd still be here. But, let's look at the...

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Will the Olympic Games be held successfully in China?

Geoffreyyang @Geoffreyyang (19) • China 6 Aug 08

Hey,friends.I am a Chinese boy.It's a very hard time for all Chinese people this year.You know,there have been a great deal of anti-Sino powers outside China who aren't in favor of the Olympics held in China.I'm so sorry to hear...

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polgeram Geoffrey, I think it's wonderful that your country is hosting the Olympics. That's no small accomplishment for an emerging country. Yes, I've heard the air quality is questionable, but I think it's shameful and downright disrespectful for US athletes to...

7 Aug 08

" The Da Vinci Code " , Dan Brown - fact or fiction ?

colega17 @colega17 (312) • Romania 16 Mar 07

Do you accept it's ideas about Christ or do you reject them ? I think this subject is too large to be explained in a book . To be honest it shacked me but I don't know how real the statements in the novel are . . . What do you...

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polgeram My first impression of the book was "What if?" Maybe it is all true? And so what if it is? Would it matter if Christ was married and his heirs? Would that really change the fact that he was a great person and inspirational to the world? I do believe that...

7 Aug 08

The Da Vinci Code

ajarca @ajarca (57) • Philippines 23 Aug 07

Have you read the Da Vinci Code? If you have read the novel, you probably have some questions about it: Is it as factual and well researched as the author claims? Is it telling the real story about the history of Christianity?

the da vinci code

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polgeram I believe there is some truth to what Dan Brown wrote in The DaVinci Code. Even though I was born and raised Catholic (and have taught in Catholic schools), I do not trust the Catholic good ole boys' club and their dictatorial ways. The Church has covered up...

7 Aug 08

What do you think of the book The Da Vinci Code

EngrJTU @bookworms (351) • Pasig, Philippines 7 Aug 08

I taught it was really bad i was told it was good even if you didnt believe in the story

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polgeram I thought the book was GREAT. I found it fascinating how Dan Brown was able to intertwine real places and real events into a story that has people talking years and years after it was published. Are there truths in what he wrote? I'm a firm believer that...

7 Aug 08

Are these teachers teach us or make us find the answers

ssh123 @ssh123 (31073) • India 7 Sep 07

within ourselves? By alluring appetites and affection? I would vote him/her as the best teacher if she does this.

alluring apptetite and affection

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polgeram Yes, the best teachers encourage students to think for themselves instead of waiting for someone to feed them answers. As adults they MUST think for themselves! The best projects I've ever given my students were ones that I posed the question and pointed in...

26 Jul 08

what are the characteristics of a good teacher?

blurenciel @blurenciel (139) • Malaysia 21 Jul 08

hi teachers..i'm a new teacher..i would like to know what characteristics a good teacher must have..can you share some..i hope i can be a good teacher..

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polgeram Congratulations! I hope you have a long and rewarding career! You've already heard the college "book" answers to what makes a good teacher, but you also need to hear the "truth" from someone who's been in the field. I just finished my fifth year of...

26 Jul 08

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Kathie Lee Gifford

awonderfullife @awonderfullife (2893) • United States 25 Jul 08

Do you have any opinion of Kathie Lee Gifford? What is it?

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polgeram I just saw Kathie Lee on some morning show the other day. Does she look old! Too much plastic surgery? It also doesn't work for me when the extremely rich try to make like their one of us. You know, problems with kids and in-laws, rising prices, etc. It's...

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How do you save your money?

yenwie84 @yenwie84 (1344) • Malaysia 18 Jul 08

I am facing problem of saving money, I did not manage to save much money after I have worked for almost a year. It was a great failure for me. I am feeling upset about this. I have tried to save money in my saving account,but the...

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polgeram Without a doubt, it's hard to save money. For many people, if it's in their hands, it's spent. Which is way it's absolutely imperative that you "pay yourself first" with each paycheck. Many people on here have been saying that you should do 10%. What if you...

25 Jul 08

Is that true ?Please tell me.

gabbana @gabbana (1815) • China 24 Jul 08

I often hear my people say in western countries, like US, UK,CANADA, people almost never save moeny because their social benefits are well developed, they find it unnecessary to do so. Well, in my country, most people manage their...

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polgeram Tigerting pretty much has it right. Though I'd like to add that the amount people save is related to the economy. Before the Great Depression of the 1930's, people in the US were spending pretty much like they are today: credit was easy to get, economy was...

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