avnieuwkerk

@avnieuwkerk (81)

Netherlands • Age 44

Joined myLot 17 years ago

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I was sipping a Vodka and Tonic with a twist of lime

cynthiann @cynthiann (18612) • Jamaica 24 Nov 09

in my garden last night. There was a slight breeze - the one we call a Christmas breeze - and it was so delightfully cool. Then I had a thought - one of those thoughts that may waft through your brain and then...

every day discussion

humour

people

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avnieuwkerk I remember doing that once, but it was kind of intentional. In Poland they have the window cleaners which are 100% alcohol, we had nothing left and found ourselves hitting that. Not really the best thing for your brain cells but it will definately do the...

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Did you do part time work when you are student?

Betty Deng @bettydeng5 (1822) • China 24 Nov 09

When I was a student, I once did some part time work in a restaurant, I help to send the dishes for every table. I made a wrong when I did the part time work, I remembered I worked at first day, I don't have any experience do work...

work

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avnieuwkerk I did parttime work as a student. I had to, otherwise there is no way I could have paid for my studies, living expenses or even been able to buy books to study in the first place. It is a great way to socialize and a great way of getting some extra experience....

24 Nov 09

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What color is your umbrella?

cream97 @cream97 (29085) • United States 23 Nov 09

I have an umbrella that I now use that is black and white. It has stripes on it. It is very pretty. I have my own personal umbrella that is plum and deep purple. It is very pretty as well. I used to have an umbrella that was navy...

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avnieuwkerk I have a beautifly checkered grey and black umbrella. I love it, it is very smooth and goes with anything you wear. My wife has a silver one, she is the more prefering bling kind of person. It suits her.

24 Nov 09

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are you still reading newspapers instead of the news in the net?

flagella08 @flagella08 (5065) • Philippines 29 Oct 09

before, we don't run out of newspapers at home. i remembered i always have them since i am a writer before in our school paper. i feel the need to have them since i gather data for my articles. i have interviewed the newspapers...

newspapers

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avnieuwkerk I still read the newspapers instead of the news on the net. Although I do beleive that the news online can be more diverse and you can find specificlaly what you are looking for, the newspapers are not without their charm. There should be something done about...

24 Nov 09

Do you still read newspapers in the can?

bounce58 @bounce58 (17380) • Canada 24 Nov 09

If not, then what good are local newspapers for? In this age of the internet where you get all news online, what good is flipping pages for? Do you read it on bus stops while waiting? Or while waiting for your take out order in a...

newspapers

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avnieuwkerk Love reading newspapers in the can. Its the perfect way of getting up to date and not staring against the wall. Its a ritual, a log of people do it and I think that it is a very personal moment that everyone can look forward to.

24 Nov 09

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Do U Think Women have more topics to Discuss More than men

sunnycool @sunnycool (12714) • India 24 Nov 09

I'm pretty sure that women have more topics to discuss on when compared to men.They have a wide range of topice to discuss starting with their daily chores,the products they use for their children,about their cooking,about...

more topics

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avnieuwkerk It could be that women have more topics to discuss simply because they always have something to say and to comment upon. Us men on the otherhand always have interesting topics and discussions such as this one. I do think that although we are more creative with...

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Hows your earning so far?

HelScream @HelScream (2822) • Philippines 21 Nov 09

When i first started earning online i am more than happy to receive a few bucks on my earning but as time possess , I learn different ways of earning, and I am proud to say that my earnings now a days is way higher than before,...

earnings

happy

money

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avnieuwkerk There are probably loads of ways to earn money online, the key is simply to find the right combination. I think that if you were to focus on a certain pattern and get more people involved you would be able to have some substantial earnings.

21 Nov 09

What's the best kind of dipping chocolate?

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17797) • United States 17 Nov 09

I am going to try something new for T-day. I have this recipe for cake bites and you make the cake into balls and dip them in to chocolate. I want the chocolate they are dipped in to taste like chocolate, so those tablet looking...

baking with chocolate

chocolate

dipping in chocolate

melting chocolate

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avnieuwkerk Regular dark chocolate melted along with a spoonfull of butter is my favorite. It is the best!!! YOu can use it for pancakes, strawberries & any other wonderful delight that you would like to dip in it. It is low cost and easy to make.

18 Nov 09

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How long have you had your home telephone number?

cream97 @cream97 (29085) • United States 14 Nov 09

You know we all have changed numbers quite a few times in our lives. Many, for different reasons. Sometimes our number can be changed many times than usual. But there are many people that keep their same number for many years. I...

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avnieuwkerk We have had our home telephone for about 3 years and to honest I have not used this phone even once. That is serious cause we basically just use our cellphones and skype. So having the home phone is really just a waste.

15 Nov 09

What is your favorite topic to talk about?

soleya @soleya (1100) • Latvia 14 Nov 09

What is your favorite topic on which you can talk for hours? Online or in person doesn't matter. I love to talk about traveling. I can talk for hours about the places I have been, places where I want to go as well as ask questions...

places

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avnieuwkerk I like talking about how everything in the world is influenced by the wrong occurances and how we are all being screwed over. So them basically this leads to why we are using the monetary system and why do we enslave our own race when we have enough resources...

15 Nov 09

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can i get sued in an auto accident

smallcloud @smallcloud (338) • Malaysia 14 Nov 09

can i likely be sued for a car accident if i have car insurance and the other guy had no injuries at all? me and my friend are also okay, but can he still sue us for anything?i believe that he was speeding when he hit me and i had...

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avnieuwkerk I think that it shouldbe possible to sue someone if you crashed into their car, and did not have the right kind of insurance. If this is the situation that you are finding yourself in right now, I would run!!

15 Nov 09

Is "Microsoft" Losing Its "EDGE" ?

harshmthakkar18 @harshmthakkar18 (169) • India 14 Nov 09

Hello Everyone, I am noticing that everyone is talking about the arrival of Windows SEVEN and failure of Windows VISTA. There are many people that are not willing to use VISTA over XP, and thinking about SEVEN is a way far....

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avnieuwkerk With rapidly emerging companies with other OS systems I do think that they are losing their edge. If they do not continue to innovate and take on strategic alliances they will find themselves in a difficult situation. As soon as another popular operating...

15 Nov 09

How does noise pollution affect health?

neelianoscet @neelianoscet (9615) • Philippines 15 Nov 09

Noise pollution is a form of distraction that is produced by unbearably loud sounds. These sounds are usually created by vehicles, factories as well as by people who like to listen to loud music. Noise affect one's health by...

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avnieuwkerk Noise pollution can result in stressful situations and so therefore it can definately result in an unhealther situation.

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2012- Are you rooting for the end of the world?

Bionicman @Bionicman (3958) • Czech Republic 14 Nov 09

I don't really believe that the end of the world will happen in 2012 but I kinda wish it would. It would be cool if something so significant happens in my lifetime and it would be great thing to witness it. I'd still prefer it...

2012

doomsday

end of the world

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avnieuwkerk I love my life and do not belive in doomsday. There is no way that I would ever want for the end of the world to come. Life is too cool and to root for it would be just wasting your time because it will not come any time soon.

14 Nov 09

Do you like being compared with your brother or sister?

careguarden @careguarden (5670) • Philippines 13 Nov 09

Once I talked with a mother, she got some problem with her younger son's lack of interest on his study. So in order to motivate her son, she compare him with his older brother who do good on school. And I was thinking that she's a...

compare

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avnieuwkerk No I do not like being compared to my sister. She is so different than me that I actually think it is an insult that anyone would be comparing me to her as a matter of fact. So no, do not like it at all.

14 Nov 09

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wife and drinking

jyaegel @jyaegel (161) • United States 13 Nov 09

I have been married for 7.5 years now wife hasn't done anything in the bed with me for several months and won't let me drink or smoke. Finally I had the last straw tonight when she went out to a pampered chef party and started...

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avnieuwkerk My wife does not like it when I drink or smoke. But life is about taking those opportunities and enjoying things while you still can. So I say, have fun live life and you will see that it is all worth it.

14 Nov 09

At what age will you "RETIRE" ?

harshmthakkar18 @harshmthakkar18 (169) • India 13 Nov 09

Hello Everyone, Everyone in this world is working hard to make his living. But at what age you can say that you can retire? I mean retirement at a point of time you have generated enough wealth that you can spend your whole...

retire

retirement

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avnieuwkerk If I enjoy my work, I think that I will end up retiring at the regular retirement age. Even if I would have the possiblity of retiring earlier, I would do this simply because I would love my job and it is good to have a hobby. On the other hand, if I would not...

14 Nov 09

How organized are you?

3SnuggleBunnies @3SnuggleBunnies (16374) • United States 13 Nov 09

I can say sadly that I am not organized at all. We have a small house, too many people, too much stuff.... and last but not least kids who cannot leave anything that is not theirs ALONE! Everything ends up everywhere it shouldn't...

order

organization

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avnieuwkerk Organization can take you a long way. It is important to be organized for work, and even for ensuring that eveything at home goes smoothly. Also the more orgainzed you are the cleaner you will be. I am highly organized at work which results in getting the most...

14 Nov 09