worldwise1

@worldwise1 (14885)

United States • Age 78

Joined myLot 17 years ago

A smile means a lot. It enriches whoever receives it without impoverishing whoever offers it. It lasts a second, but the memory of it sometimes is never erase

Discussions (1293)

worldwise1's Discussions

No Time For Children

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 8 Oct 10

I would like to address the issue of young mothers who have no time for their children. I am seeing this occur more and more(even in my own family). Yes, I get that parents are busy with juggling work and other responsibilities,...

children

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When a bargain is not a bargain

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 1 Oct 10

I considered myself very fortunate a couple of weeks ago when I got the chance to snap up a real bargain in a laptop. Well, suffice it to say that my bargain turned out to be not such a bargain after all. Luckily, I didn't get...

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2 people

Fake Alli Being Sold Over The Internet!

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 20 Jan 10

Many of us are struggling to lose a few pounds to get healthier, so we often turn to a bit of outside help. In today's newsletter from Web MD there was an article warning about fake Alli(a popular weight-loss drug) being sold over...

fake alli

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My 11th Great-grandchild!

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 12 Jan 10

I just had to share the news of the birth of my 11th great-grandson, Noah, who was born today. His mother is a former member of the myLot family, and this is her second child. I have not seen him personally yet, but they did snap...

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Las Vegas Trip

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 10 Jan 10

My daughter just returned from a week's trip to Las Vegas, and she kept me updated on all the fun they were having while vacationing there. I agreed with her that it was a chance of a lifetime, and one that she well deserved...

las vegas trip

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My TV Die On Me!

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 8 Jan 10

Just when I had decided to treat myself to a much-needed new laptop my bedroom TV clunked out on me! This is a bad start tio the new year for me because I really cannot afford to buy a new one. I've been asking around to see if...

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5 people

Where did we go wrong?

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 8 Jan 10

I can remember a time when families were focused on working to provide for their family, and the average ones didn't feel the need for a lot of useless things that would only cause them to get deeper in debt by trying to keep up...

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7 people

Return of Jack Bauer

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 3 Jan 10

I was wondering if anyone else is looking forward to the return of Jack Bauer and 24? I have watched the show from the beginning, and have never missed an episode! I know that some have grown tired of the show, but I don't believe...

jack bauer

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What is your prediction for the new year?

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 2 Jan 10

Every year professional psychics as well as amateurs come out with their predictions for the new year, so I'd like to know if you have one? My prediction is that people will continue to lose jobs and become more desperate. It...

predictions

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Are Facebook Games Too Expensive?

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 30 Dec 09

Since I've finally succumbed to the lure of the many games on Facebook I believe that they could become quite expensive - if you are so inclined. I enjoy these games very much, but you have to purchase things on most all of them,...

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2 people

The Known Universe

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 27 Dec 09

Do yopu ever wonder what's up there in the Great Beyond? I know I do. So, you will understand why I was terribly excited to stumble upon this great video: http://video.stumbleupon.com/#p=pf9p9psqz7. I hope that all of you who find...

universe

video

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Ever Googled "MyLot?"

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 14 Dec 09

Out of curiosity I decided to Google "MyLot," and got a surprising result. Where I thought I would come up with some interesting facts or statistics about the site, instead I was taken to my homepage. So, how many of you have ever...

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3 people

Off-season TV

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 3 Dec 09

Now that the dreaded off-season for TV viewing has arrived what are you planning to do with the added free time(if you watch network TV)? Since I'm not very fond of watching reruns and holiday specials that much I plan to catch up...

reading

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4 people

Problem Posting Comments

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 2 Dec 09

I hope that some of you great myLot techies can give me some insight into what is causing the problem I'm having: I am no longer able to post comments on my friends pages. This happened to me once before but I have forgotten...

computer problem

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2 people

Edgar Cayce

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 30 Nov 09

I'm sure that some of you are familiar with Edgar Cayce, sometimes referred to as "the sleeping prophet." If so, what are your thoughts on him? I have heard much about him over the years; his impressive number of "readings," that...

edgar cayce

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"New Moon" Scam

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 27 Nov 09

I received this notice in a newsletter from PC Tools today: PC Tools’ Malware Research Center has discovered another online Twilight scam, promising viewers they can watch the “New Moon” movie for free. Here’s what really...

new moon scam

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Twilight Fan

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 21 Nov 09

I have become a huge fan of the Twilight series! No, I was not initially, but I recently ordered the first movie from Netflix, and it really grabbed me.I've always liked stories about vampires dating back to the...

twilight fan

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3 people

Giving up the Internet?

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 21 Nov 09

Have you ever seriously considered giving up your Internet? I was doing just that for the past several weeks - until I figured out that my problem is not the Internet, but other things that have been going on in my life. I admit...

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5 people

Burnout

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 16 Nov 09

Do you ever feel like you are suffering from burnout in one or more areas of your life? I do! Lately I have been taking stock and not liking what I see. Yes, I've made some changes in my life(and plan to make even more in the...

burnout

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Hand Blow Dryers

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 9 Nov 09

I received the following alert in an email from a friend this morning, and I just thought I would pass it along to my fellow mylotters: Sounds reasonable. Everyone in the cleaning industry has always been told that hand...

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4 people