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    Is there one job they couldn't pay you enough

    1. Nanny or any job taking care of kids...I am very afraid of kids, they make me nervous. 2. undertaker could be a tough job, and since I dream a lot about work...maybe not for me. Although, my husband is an autopsy pathologist and that doesnt bother me...so go figure. 3. construction worker...
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    What's your order number?

    9572 OOOh, and I cant wait for the new workouts.
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    pushup variations to make them more difficult

    Alhambra: We also do these variations in boxing. You are correct, the finertip pushups just hurt. Fingers werent made for that. We also do jumping side-to-side pushups. These are very tough and quite aerobic. Also, we do squat thrusts and then jump back into a pushup and repeat for 20...
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    pushup variations to make them more difficult

    OK, so my boxing coach has me doing lots of pushups for my core. But we have been slowly adding variations to make them more and more difficult. 1. My favorite variation. Get down for a standard pushup but then put one leg perpendicular to the other near your hand. Alternate every other...
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    Anybody from or recently been to Chicago?

    Hi, I have lived in Chicago (by sox park) all of my life. I highly recommend the Museuam of Science and Industry. (It is last building remaining from the 1893 columbian exposition.) The once falling apart, outdoor U-505 is now totally enclosed in its own wing of the museum. The submarine has...
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    funny greeting cards i saw...

    Yesterday, I went looking for a card and I saw some really funny ones that made me laugh. 1. Donkeys playing Pin the tail on human butt. 2. a picture of an elephants rear end next to a singed cowboy sitting in front of a campfire. The caption underneath was...Dont feed your elephant...
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    I can't believe I ate that....!!!!

    Ice cream of any kind (I cant stand it now) chocolate icing out of the can kidneys (grandfathers influence) bisquick right out of the box spaghetti (also repluses me now) limburger cheese with yogurt (yikes- what was i thinking) salami chunks harolds fried (in lard) chicken with fries...
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    Need a bra for a backless dress: Suggestions pls!

    I suggest you try going to the fredicks of hollywood website. www.fredricksofhollywood.com THey have a variety of bras. ALso, Victorias Secret is beginning to some more specialty items lately. Suzanne
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    What Do you Put in your Cottage Cheese?

    I add Fiber One cereal and nonfat yogurt to my cottage cheese. Yummy tasting and crunchy too.
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    Daily check in, Thurs, April 20

    HI, everyone: Today was a 1.5 hour class that consisted of boxing (with sparring partner) (I got hit in the snoz this morning and it still hurts), jumping rope, kicks of all kinds to a person holding a very large pad, and some kungfu 6 stance drills. Whew! Anything that makes me sweat that...
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    Sparred in ring for first time

    Hello and good morning: Yesterday, I went to boxing class and I was allowed to spar in 3 minute rounds with 1 minute rests against an opponent for 45 minutes. It was a real physical and mental challenge. I highly recommend it. It gave me a renewed respect for boxers. Anyone else out...
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    Sinus Infections

    Hello, I just recovered from a Mastoid SInus Infection (over the ear) that snuck up on me. It started like this: I had a mild cold with runny nose and sniffling. Then it stopped running and I felt congested especially at night. I ended up with a horrendously painful sinus infection headache...
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    Meth

    Hi, That poem is very scary and sad. Why anyone would snort the stuff eludes me. I work in a research lab that investigates the effects of methamphetamines on the brain. We have found that meth kills dopaminergic neurons and which then leads to Parkinson's Disease especially in males. Just...
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    blood tests - worried.

    Hi, Overacive bladder is a very common occurance in women, and blood tests are standard to rule out things like diabetes before treatment of OAB. Read below about OAB: Management of Overactive Bladder in Women The prevalence of overactive bladder (OAB) in women aged 40-44 is estimated to...
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    Freestanding kickboxing bag

    Hi, I would try karatedepot.com. They have lots of boxing paraphenalia. I also like titleboxing.com. If you are giong to use a free standing bag I highly recommend you wrap your hands or you WILL hurt your wrists. If this is not an option then buy boxing gloves (velcro closures). Hope...
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    contractors break stained glass lampshade

    Thanks for all the responses. I was feeling good about canceling the job but then I started to second guess my actions. Thank you all for confirming what I knew was the appropriate action to take. Suzanne
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    contractors break stained glass lampshade

    I agree with everything you said. I shouldnt have let him put his stuff there, and I should have checked everything before he left. I have had numerous contractors work in our house, but they have always fessed up to breakage, especially when its is something this small. The amount of money...
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    Yeah, I earned my white sash and stripe

    Kassia: Thanks for the encouragement. I was nervous taking classes at first because of the discipline aspect, but I find that I really enjoy martial arts. My teacher started taking classes when he was 6 years old and because of his young (and being low to the ground) he is fearless when it...
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    Yeah, I earned my white sash and stripe

    Hello all, Yesterday, at boxing/martial arts class I finally earned my white sash and my first stripe for kickboxing. I was sooo happy and proud that I did a little dance afterwards. It's a very good jolt to the self-esteem when you are good enough to earn a stripe from your instructor...
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    Personal Rotation - Wed 11-30

    Hello everyone: Today is my mom's Birthday so I will be taking her to dinner tonight. I also got her one of those pop-up cards (she just loves those) with 3-D dogs looking up at a birthday cake where I his some money. She's going to be so excited. I can wait to give it to her to open...
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