crescenti

@crescenti (15)

United States • Age 32

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If the U.S.A. is not the greatest country on the globe, which one is?

bigridge @bigridge (36) • United States 14 Apr 08

What other country gives as much to the world as America? We give more foriegn aid than any other country. We give more financial aid than any other country. We give more chances for foriegners to come here get an...

financial aid

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crescenti There is no doubt that we are leaders and the best at giving and forgiving. What we lack is the sense that many other countries have. I lived in Switzerland for 4 year and witnessed how a country prevents the illegal immigration problem, homeless problem,...

13 Jun 08

Miserable where You Live?

crescenti @crescenti (15) • United States 13 Jun 08

Are you really miserable where you live, but cannot move? I moved to Arizona 2 years ago and really just hate it. The climate and sun is nice with no humidity, but the people are unfriendly, everything is brown, and there is no...

adjusting to a new place

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Switzerland vs. the US

crescenti @crescenti (15) • United States 13 Jun 08

I lived in Switzerland for 4 years and when I returned to the US, I have had a terrible time adjusting. Has anyone lived in a foreign country and returned to their own country feeling lost and odd?

expatriates

Do you believe fall in love at first sight ?

wangchunxia @wangchunxia (701) • China 13 Jun 08

Sometimes , we hear from others , he and his wife fall in love at first sight, i feel so strangeness, and i do not believe it , What about you ?do you believe ? and why ?

believe

fall in love at first sight

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crescenti You can absolutely fall in love at first site. I met my husband and we went to dinner 4 times and went to the courthouse and got married. That was 26 years ago! My mother always told me to never marry anyone that you know!

13 Jun 08

does anybody knows about different recipe of Porkchop?

bombshell @bombshell (11256) • Germany 10 Jun 08

my husbands loves porkchop and i am running out of recipe.i have already like porchop with tomato sauce with fresh beans,spanish porchop,adobo, fried just normal,fried with flour to make it crispy and grilled.pleaseeeee if you...

does anybody knows about different recipe of porkc

tomato sauce

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crescenti Most people are afraid to use pork like you would beef or chicken. Try this one: Pork Cacciatore Quick brown the chops in oil Place chops flat in a baking pan Mix large canned tomatoes (chopped), 1 cup chopped onion, 1 tsp thyme, 1 cup chopped carrots...

13 Jun 08

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Cheap quick meals

sassygirlanne007 @sassygirlanne007 (4517) • United States 13 Jun 08

Does anyone know of any good cheap quick meals for breakfast or dinner. I am trying to save myself some money because I am trying to save money so I can move out. Any ideas?

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crescenti My daughter just moved out and I taught her a few good meals to save her money. Here are a few tips: Use a crock pot to make a roast, chicken, etc. I makes anything tender, saves time, and saves a lot of money. Keep bread, eggs and butter around for and egg...

13 Jun 08

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Your best money saving tip.....

newtondak @newtondak (3946) • United States 12 Jun 08

for stretching your food dollar - please share with everyone. One of the things that I do is to make my own noodles: Stir together 3 egg yolks, 1 whole egg and 3 tablespoons water. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt and 2 cups flour and...

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crescenti USE A CROCK POT AT LEAST 2 TIMES PER WEEK! I use my crock pot to make inexpensive cuts of meat, fish, or chick, pork, into amazing gourmet meals. I have tested and made this 2 day meal for a family of 4 for only $10! It is predictably wonderful, tender, and...

13 Jun 08

Ok Coffee lovers, Do you have any copycat Starbucks recipes?

magnet @magnet (2087) • United States 10 Jun 08

I know this sounds strange but, I don't know how to make coffee, and I've never tried. I rarely ever drink coffee. I normally drink a cup of green tea instead everyday.I'd say 1 cup of coffee once a year is what I consume. I don't...

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crescenti I used to work at a coffee shop. All you need is a cheap small espresso machine. For a regular cup of white mocha: Shot of espresso 2 - 4 teaspoons (to your tastes) of Ghiradelli white mocha powder (with hot chocolate) from CostPlus World Market (will last...

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short of ideas what to cook!!

Bebs08 @Bebs08 (10681) • United States 12 Jun 08

I am always short of ideas of what to cook. do you have any suggestion of where would I get some ideas for American menus? I am not used to cook but when I got married, I really strive to learn how to cook and I am always short...

cooking

menus

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crescenti I have seriously gotten back to using a crock pot! I do so many wonderful things in the crock pot. They are so good that the cooking school my daughter goes to wanted some of my recipes after tasting them! Here are a few: Put a chicken or any roast or steak...

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Has a movie ever been made in your city/town?

ctrymuziklvr @ctrymuziklvr (11057) • United States 11 Jun 08

Two weeks ago Bruce Willis shot parts of his new movie in my little town of Lynn, MA! Streets were blocked off and there were dressing room trailers and cameras everywhere. Of course you could barely get a glimpse or get near him...

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crescenti Last year they made The Kingdom with Jennifer Garner and Jamie Foxx. They built the whole middle east city on the lot where our ASU campus is. We got to see shooting and bombing and lots of action. Then they just tore it down. When I lived in LA my husband had...

13 Jun 08

Does anyone sell on eBay?

thewriter @thewriter (198) 11 Jun 08

I am an eBay seller, but I'm finding it tough at the moment. Is there a product that sells better on eBay?

ebay selling retail online auction

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crescenti It is illegal on eBay to sell fakes also. They pull the listing and give you a VERO which is a violation of trademarks. It counts against you. Try to stick with real brands. I used to live in Switzerland and they had lots of Salvation Army thrift stores and...

11 Jun 08

is marriage punishment for life?

jijomathew @jijomathew (519) • India 10 Jun 08

when i was a young boy i had a dream to get marred but one day i read a slogan in my friend's t-shirt. "not all people are fools some stay bachelor" then i thought the other way,if i got married it just makes my life...

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crescenti We all at some point have responsibilities increase, job, etc. I married at 20 after 4 dates with my husband. That was 26 years and 2 children later. Is it ever easy to support even yourself, apartment, bills, car, gas, etc? Now imagine waking up to someone...

11 Jun 08

sleepless

zonaly @zonaly (39) • Philippines 11 Jun 08

I have an insomnia what will I do? What is the best medicine for insomnia? How about you do you have an insomnia?

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crescenti I have had incurable insomnia for 14 years that seems to have been brought on by the birth of my son. I have had sleep studies, neuro testing, etc. I have gone for 21 days without sleep during studies. There are of course many treatments and meds for insomnia....

11 Jun 08

Does anyone sell on eBay?

thewriter @thewriter (198) 11 Jun 08

I am an eBay seller, but I'm finding it tough at the moment. Is there a product that sells better on eBay?

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crescenti I have been a seller on eBay for over 4 years. I go to yard sales, estate sales, auctions, etc. and pick up interesting items for very cheap ($1 to $5 mostly) and sell them on eBay. What to sell is tricky and I guess I shouldn't tell the secrets. All year I...

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what is better to rent or to buy

cheri_janine @cheri_janine (115) • Philippines 11 Jun 08

What is better to buy a house & lot or just rent? Mostly in the city,those who are working they just rented house instead to buy house in lot which is typically cheaper and big in size but far from the city and the expense of...

renting house or buy house

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crescenti I have moved 31 times across the US and Europe. At this time it would be better for you to rent due to the housing market now unless you are absolutely sure that you will stay. In most place now the houses are very cheap, but the market is impossible to sell...

11 Jun 08

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