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Feeling discouraged
I've always known I've wanted to work with dogs. I love them...I can't describe how much I love them. Today, I guess for the first time, I was talking to my dad about it. He said, "Yeah that would probably be a good part time job for you during university." I pursued him on that...
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just checkin in (with some good news!!) (jm)
hi guys. just checking in. i havent been on in a while... sorry about that. the last 2 months or so, i was kinda depressed. freelance work was slowing WAY down and i had nothing to do all day. couldnt find a job and was basically going out of my mind. well i GOT A JOB!! it's not interior design at...
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Bugsy and 'his' kids - pics added
Just time for one pic -this one seems to express how the game went
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financial investment / emergency funds
We used to have our liquid money in CDs but with interest being sub 1% that means we technically are losing money as inflation is more than interest. Ugh. So where do you keep your emergency fund / liquid money? I don't want anything high risk but was hoping to at least keep pace with inflation...
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Dog / Animal photography - Any tips / guides?
Greetings all! I've been crazy busy so haven't posted lately about Drake (who has earned the almost replacement name "the Kraken" ;) or our little girl Tarla, but things have been pretty good lately except for drake sneaking onto the formal dining room table and eating about 2 cups of...
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Are you a gambler?
Greetings to all gamblers! Playing in a casino can be dangerous for those who cannot control their gambling tendencies. Players can run into financial trouble while playing at a casino, so it's important to play responsibly and manage your money wisely. I love to play blackjack, if interested check...
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Look what keeps wandering into my office!
This is Zissou (sp?) and she belongs to a professor who has an office in the same suite as me. He brought her in quite a bit when she was a very young pup, over the summer, but it's been a while since I've seen her and boy has she grown! Adorable!
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Teddy's not the only office dog
Teddy came to work with me today, and has been quietly and patiently sitting in my office all day. Anyway, as I'm perusing this forum, I hear a loud "bark" out in the hall. Apparently one of the tenured-faculty decided to bring her lab puppy in to work. So Teddy's not the only one...
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Anyone here have experience writing essays?
I need some help. I have written my intro paragraph and my first body paragraph, but I need help re-doing my method statement. I don't even know if my Humanities prof. is going to expect a method statement, but I added one just in case it's a big deal to her. It wasn't to my English prof...
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Is Paper eating problematic?
I give Beau envelopes from the mail from time to time to shred because he enjoys it very much. He never actually eats the paper though, so I've never thought twice about letting him do it. Well, of course, I left some papers ready for the trash on the floor and he went over to investigate and...
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Finally - First Day of School (mrstjohnson)
As most know today was Riley's first day of school. It seems it took us forever to get here. Overall, she had a great day. She didn't cry at all. Her teacher said her favorite part was playing in the gym - yeah I could have told you that one. LOL I was so annoyed. We couldn't find the camera...
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Why Should Businesses Opt for Certified Payroll Services in California...
Businesses should opt for Certified payroll services in California to ensure compliance with state and federal payroll regulations. Certified payroll providers have in-depth knowledge of California's labor laws and offer accurate payroll processing, tax filings, and detailed reporting. These services...
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How Does Miami Airport Limo Service Compare to Other Transportation...
Miami Airport Limo Service stands out from other transportation options due to its emphasis on luxury, comfort, and personalized service. Unlike standard taxis or rideshares, limo services offer a fleet of high-end vehicles equipped with premium amenities, providing a more luxurious travel experience...
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Photo Creation Software Help! (mrstjohnson)
My brother and sister-in-law recently launched a new charity. It's a flight charity (no need to get into it) that will offer some photos etc to their customers. Anyway, he is looking for software or someone that could design something that would allow them to insert a picture into a professional...
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Has anyone seen the movie/read the book Their Eyes Were Watching God...
I need to know if a certain part that was in the book was in the movie or not, because I don't remember. I'm writing an essay comparing the book and movie, and while I think this part was left out of the movie, I all of a sudden got worried and thought maybe it was there and I am forgetting it...
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the joys of job hunting, while already employed...
I hate job hunting, but I also do not like my current job. It's a GOOD position (for me to gain experience), I do enjoy what I do, but the company is going downhill, I take crap on a daily basis (my boss falls through on promises to customers, appointments etc etc and I take the heat), and I really...
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quitting my job tomorrow! (jm)
just wrote my letter of resignation. i'm excited! no problems with with this job, except the company is having problems and A LOT of people have quit. i feel bad leaving them hanging, but this job is depressing, with no other designers, which is not onlyt lonely, but also means, i am doing a lot...
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I lost my job yesterday...but Roamer made my day.
This sucks . I got laid-off yesterday afternoon, but in spite of that my day was a great one. Roamer the stray dog, has been coming around every day since last Friday, actually spends the night and leaves in the morning. Up until now, he has let me come close to him for belly rubs, as I was getting...
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This is Crazy! Honor Student Banned For Buying Skittles!
http://wcbstv.com/topstories/Connecticut.skittles.suspension.2.675314.html """""Conn. Student Suspended For Buying Candy In School NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) ― An eighth-grade honors student at a New Haven school has been suspended for buying a bag of candy at school. Michael Sheridan...
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Casino Royale--OMG!!!
I FINALLY got to see Casino Royale last night! OMG--I dreamt about James Bond all last night. I think my body temp went up about ten degrees just watching this thing. I am taking an informal poll here. First off, how many of you think Daniel Craig is hot? We were talking about this at work. His face...
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