carblover

@carblover (51)

Age 45

Joined myLot 14 years ago

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Is dating preference based on race or stereotype?

carblover @carblover (51) 16 Feb 10

On the View this morning, the women were talking about racial preferences when it comes to dating. They quotes some statistics - 60% of men prefer not to date black women and most men state in their profile that they would like to...

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carblover That's harsh! I think the bad stereotype with blacks is too deeply imbedded in our way of thinking. It's sad to hear what you've discovered, but it's truth to it, even in our own families. It's upsetting because it's a mild form of prejudice that I wouldn't...

18 Feb 10

Do you have to go back to school for a better career?

carblover @carblover (51) 16 Feb 10

It seems like you have to return back to school to get a better job and a better salary. You see commercials for University of Phoenix or Devry offering you a better career in just 2 years. But is that the only way? I hear those...

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carblover Not only do they want degrees but also experience. What if one has the experience and no degree? I think the one with experience has more applicable knowledge that would make a better contribution. Degrees just mean text book knowledge, most ideologies that we...

16 Feb 10

How do you want it - rare, medium rare, or well done

carblover @carblover (51) 14 Feb 10

After watching the food network, it seems like the proper way to eat a steak is medium rare (more emphasis on rare). It looks delicious on TV (hungry just thinking about it) but I actually like my steak more well done. I found out...

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carblover I can really relate with you about the raw fish. The colors are so beautiful and it looks really appetizing. BUt the mushy-feeling is something that I can't stand. My sister is the exact opposite - she insists on eating fish raw. She says it tastes like fruit...

14 Feb 10

Is drinking water a weight loss trick?

carblover @carblover (51) 14 Feb 10

I read that drinking at least 8 to 12 glasses of water can help you lose weight, as long as you eat healthy. I put it to the test for one week, and after many trips to the bathroom, I did lose a solitary pound. I also started...

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carblover That makes sense - I'm replaced calories with no calories. I had the occasional glass of wine which helped empty some of the water out. And some unsweetened tea.

14 Feb 10