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Crossing off things on the "To Do" list and a surprise...

Stacey @xstitcher (39003) • Petaluma, California 13 Jan

This morning I got an email from the hiring lady at the daycare I applied to last year (I had gone over there to check what was going on with their decision, and they told me the hiring lady had tried to call me, and I informed...

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It's what's between the lines that counts

Judy Evans @JudyEv (381760) • Rockingham, Australia 22 Jun

In another life, we were partners in a farm machinery business. At one stage, they took on a young mechanic but soon found he was more of a liability than an asset. They gave him six months notice, citing there wouldn’t be enough...

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References may not be all they seem

Judy Evans @JudyEv (381760) • Rockingham, Australia 21 Jun

While Vince was working at a school, he employed a gardener largely on the strength of a reference from a lady he knew. Among other things, she had said he had the best garden in the town. He turned out to be lazy and unmotivated....

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Billy goat not so gruff

Judy Evans @JudyEv (381760) • Rockingham, Australia 14 May 25

Vince has a Facebook account and put up a photo of one of my sister’s little goats, saying it didn’t look very gruff, which got me thinking if some of today’s younger people would get the reference. The Three Billy Goats Gruff is...

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It went.

Stacey @xstitcher (39003) • Petaluma, California 8 Aug 22

I asked if a lady that I'd substituted for if she had any employment openings coming up. She said she did, as she was planning on getting more children, and to send her my resumé with some references. So, I've called/messaged...

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References for Contractors

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222222) • United States 27 Sep 19

Since we started the home repair project, I have been using the BBB (Better Business Bureau) website to pick contractors. I have picked only the contractors with an A+ rating and preferably those that are BBB Accredited. I don't...

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You Need References

AmberLynn @ScribbledAdNauseum (104615) • United States 3 Dec 18

I've been filling out applications to places the past few days. I just ran across an application that required references. This is the first application in years that I've had to provide a reference. Of course, last year I quit...

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Spending more time reading

rosyrose @vickyrose (2236) • Cooma, Australia 22 Apr 17

I have two big book cases full of books that I plan to read. I've been going through them more, and putting more effort in reading nowadays. I keep non fiction books related to my work, study and projects. I also keep books that...

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My Son is Trying to Buy a House

marcyaz @Marcyaz (35316) • United States 21 Jan 16

My son has turned in all the papers that the bank requested. He has never owned a house before, he has always rented. They are now checking his references as I know his landlady and she called and said she had a fellow ask how...

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your references in responding a discussion is ___________? why?

missjahn @missjahn (4572) • Philippines 11 Mar 13

i am sure that not all of have the same interest in life and even a story to read. like here in mylot, what is your preferences in answering a thread or discussion. for me, i will be interested to reply and leave a comment...

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Job readiness?

dolce_vita78 @dolce_vita78 (8062) • Philippines 27 Feb 12

Hello everyone! I am currently working on a research on job readiness among college students. Though I already found some sites for references, I need more. Are you aware of other sites I can visit? Any help would be greatly...

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Making mylot as one of the reference if somebody talk about football (soccer)

adhyz82 @adhyz82 (36248) • Indonesia 5 Dec 11

actually my dream when iam comfort here and meet many of the warm friends and addicted with football or soccer, are making this site especially soccer interest as one reference if somebody else search something about soccer or...

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Do you go to the library often ?

greenline @greenline (14838) • Canada 15 Sep 10

The internet is indeed very helpful in finding the information I need in my research work. Yet, I still would like to go to the library some times when I need to check with the references like encyclopedias, journals, and so on....

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Doctor's Referral to Another Doctor

vjenkins86 @vjenkins86 (1478) • United States 1 Jul 10

Maybe I'm not thinking correctly, or maybe I don't know everything but I thought that most doctors can give you a reference to another doctor. Here is the scenario: A woman lives in a small town with a small clinic. During an...

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References

ramos7881 @ramos7881 (344) • United States 3 Apr 10

How do you reference sources when you write articles for your website (or ReviewStream or whatever)? I am most familiar with APA format, as that is what I have used for the past 3 years in my classes, but I just can't find out...

Do you consider reading a hobby or a method of learning?

izathewzia @izathewzia (5134) • Philippines 17 Aug 09

I've been into reading since I learned it. I read a lot of articles, stories, tips, etc. It seemed like a hobby, a passion, and a way of learning for me. But I still find people who consider it a hobby alone. Just to waste...

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Personal references?

maezee @maezee (41985) • United States 7 Jul 09

How do you decide on who to use as a personal reference for job or loan applications? What is the criteria? Do you use previous employers, friends, family friends, coaches, etc? I'm having a very hard time coming up with 2...

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Is Encyclopedia using today?

mymaria @mymaria (379) • Philippines 12 Apr 09

Encyclopedia is a comprehensive written compendium that holds information from either all branches ao knowlegde or particular branch of knowledge. This also give us all we need answers to our questions, but today most of the...

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Wiki! tricky,sticky, or picky?

sabian1415 @sabian1415 (43) • United States 10 Nov 08

None of the above! I believe Wikipedia is a great tool for finding out information spontaneously. Others may have other opinions. Wikipidia makes it very easy to search for what you want to find. Once you are there, it gives you...

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still looking for refs....

Lexus656 @Lexus656 (672) • United States 27 Oct 08

willing to trade refs! I need them on a few of my sites anyone wanna help?

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