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posted
25-Nov-2009 11:16
by: kodachrome_baby »

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25-Nov-2009 16:03
by: meela1 »

11 replies , 213 views

stressed out!

Drama. Inside.

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25-Nov-2009 09:40
by: ellandra »

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25-Nov-2009 15:12
by: Ria »

19 replies , 189 views

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work phone

Do you get personal calls at work? I don't, but I wonder what the norm is.

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posted
25-Nov-2009 09:31
by: pgymy_puff »

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25-Nov-2009 10:15
by: pgymy_puff »

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You would think

that the accounts people in an organisation would have some idea how the system works so that when you have trouble with it you can phone them and they can help you - but no apparently I should ring one of the really busy administrators because 'they raise purchase orders and know how it works' maybe but it's also not their job to help random people in other offices.

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25-Nov-2009 09:12
by: ceylont »

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25-Nov-2009 12:51
by: jenibe »

10 replies , 130 views

massive zit

TMI...putting in inside

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25-Nov-2009 08:32
by: snkysally »

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25-Nov-2009 09:59
by: machiruda »

8 replies , 68 views

I'm SO close to submitting my grad school application!!!

I finally finished my personal statement! What a mountain that was to climb!

On the application, I'm asked to include any professional or career-related work experience. Can/should I list volunteer experience or should I only include work I was compensated for?

Thanks!

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25-Nov-2009 07:49
by: The_Lizard_Queen »

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25-Nov-2009 13:41
by: Ria »

6 replies , 70 views

Becoming an organ donor in the UK

Any UK peeps around who can tell me more on how the process works over here?
Pros, cons, informative websites, experiences? (From non UK folks as well of course)

Ta!

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posted
25-Nov-2009 07:26
by: Stav5737 »

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25-Nov-2009 16:08
by: meela1 »

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what do little girls want?

Need X-mas present ideas. Just little things, $10 or $12.

Girl 1 is 12 yrs old, lives in suburban New Jersey, parents are affluent and cool, so she probably has everything.

Girl 2 is 7 yrs old, lives in Vermont, parents are down to earth and, well, Vermont-y.

Everything I liked at those ages, I think would be considered really lame now...help!

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25-Nov-2009 06:57
by: machiruda »

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25-Nov-2009 15:04
by: tartlet »

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nicknames

I seem to have gotten myself a 'nickname' at work.

And although on the one hand it's good to find out that I'm apparently very visible within my organisation for the work I do (which I've been working hard at - so it's paying off), on the other hand I have this nagging feeling that maybe this isn't necessarily good.
oh well, for the moment I think I'll use this to my advantage (like, Hong Kong in February.....)

Are you known for something specific at work? Does that show through nicknames or something similar?

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posted
25-Nov-2009 04:53
by: GND »

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25-Nov-2009 08:40
by: thoughtpolice »

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foreclosure homes...

Has anyone ever bought a foreclosure? And advice?

I was looking at homes online today, and found a great site, Zillow, which had a fantastic home in one neighborhoood I've been thinking of. It's $76,700 aka $316/mortgage payment per month!

It's v pretty, as is though, obviously I've not done a survey. 1950's, 5 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom, single family home.

Large wrap around porch, leading to large deck w verandah. Hardwood floors. As-is. Nice yard, on four sides, w landscaping. House is just under 3,000 sq ft. Kitchen is modern off white wood cupboards to celing w molding all around. No fridge. New black and chrome appliances, Italian ceramic tiles in neutral color. Marble countertop. etc.

I'm just trying to figure out *what's the catch*? How can it be so cheap?!

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posted
25-Nov-2009 03:17
by: cookster »

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25-Nov-2009 08:11
by: machiruda »

25 replies , 207 views

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Supper time

(well here nearly anyway)

What's for dinner folks?

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posted
25-Nov-2009 02:31
by: Romily »

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25-Nov-2009 08:23
by: msdanarae »

3 replies , 79 views

megaera

How is your arm now?

I saw you posting again after I believe you had to have a few month break to keep the arm still? Any progress?

Good to have you back:-)

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posted
24-Nov-2009 23:13
by: gecko_wrangler »

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25-Nov-2009 14:53
by: V20091 »

36 replies , 399 views

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The Geek just ate almost a whole bar of chocolate

He claims he was saving me from myself.

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24-Nov-2009 22:37
by: Sare »

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25-Nov-2009 02:00
by: snkysally »

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Overposting out of boredom: Townsville food review.

This is where i tend to eat when in Townsville.

Tonight I sat at one of these booths because all the outdoor tables were full.

I've had about half the menu. The crystal bay prawn salad is lovely for a light meal, and the seafood tagliatelle is sublime.Itg took every ounce of strength onot to order it tonight. I might have that tomorrow night if I earn it with some exercise.Or maybe I'll have the lamb rump.

I was disappointed the time i had the gold band snapper but the cos salad with pear, pistachios and blue cheese was really good. I've seen the red emperor fish and chips and it looks amazing but i don't dare order it. It's absolutely massive - even the entree size. They used to ha... more »

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posted
24-Nov-2009 21:02
by: CakeMonkey »

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24-Nov-2009 22:17
by: tartlet »

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Not a good look!

I had a migraine last night, which means I've woken today feeling like I've been up fighting Tyson all night. My eyes look like 'piss holes in the snow' (as one of my lovely colleagues would say).

So, oh wise ladies, what can I apply/do to make them look relatively normal. I usually have to stay home the day after a migraine but I can't today as work is so busy at the moment, so I feel like I need to do something other than sleep and rest to feel OK again.

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posted
24-Nov-2009 21:01
by: Ria »

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25-Nov-2009 00:01
by: Fudgy_the_Whale »

8 replies , 154 views

Wow...

There are some vips out there who really are expecting swine flu to become the next Spanish flu (can't comment more than that). Personally I'd be interested in seeing some figures of normal flu outbreak numbers to have a comparison...

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