greatlakesgirl

@greatlakesgirl (140)

United States • Age 54

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Backyardigans - Nickelodeon only?

carvalinvestors @carvalinvestors (7) • United States 31 Jan 07

Is this wonderful program ever shown on another channel other than Nickelodeon?

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greatlakesgirl No I don't believe so. It's a Nickelodeon exclusive. I agree that it's a very cute show. The songs are fun and imaginative.

31 Jan 07

Holding a grudge? Did I? Do You?

whiteheather39 @whiteheather39 (24403) • United States 31 Jan 07

Has one person's attitude ever stopped you from giving any business to a store or company? It crossed my mind today as I was think of buying a new appliance and a friend said you can get that at Sears. "Oh no I haven't set foot in...

credit card application

holding grudges

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greatlakesgirl 25 Years! Wow! Similar story: When I was in college I wanted to apply for a department store credit card to build a credit background for myself before car shopping. They declined my application stating that I was basically a "ghost" and had no credit....

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Why do people assume ?

weemam @weemam (13372) 30 Jan 07

My youngest son was born with Cerebral Palsy , We were told he would not live but by any miracle he did live he would be a vegetable and have no Quality of life . Well did he prove them all wrong . He has problems yes, but he has...

cerebral palsy

why do that

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greatlakesgirl I think a lot of it is lack of knowledge and the general "myths" or "sterotypes" that follow labeling a disease or handicap. People often assume that cerebral palsy means that the brain was damaged due to a lack of oxygen. While this is true in many cases,...

31 Jan 07

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What is your favorite dog?

italianbella8686 @italianbella8686 (87) • United States 4 Jan 07

I love akitas and pit bulls!

dogs

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greatlakesgirl We adopted a male tri-color full size beagle in February of 2005. Even though he's a little bigger than most dogs I've had in my life, and has a whole list of character traits that are new and challenging at times, he has cuddled his way into our hearts. He...

15 Jan 07

How far back have you traced your family tree?

monica1216 @monica1216 (509) • United States 15 Jan 07

Just wondering how far you're back in your research of your family tree. One of my lines I have back into the 1500's but I didn't personally do all of that research. How about you?

family tree

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greatlakesgirl My father's side has been traced all the way back to the dark ages. His cousin and wife did all of the research and travelled to Canada and Europe as they went further and further back into the family history. Reading their findings is quite interesting and...

15 Jan 07

Mythbusters - Do you watch this show?

working4theweekend @working4theweekend (2403) • United States 19 Dec 06

MythBusters is an American pop science television program on the Discovery Channel starring special effects experts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, who use their skills and expertise to test the validity of various rumors and urban...

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greatlakesgirl I've seen a couple of episodes including one where they built a homemade cannon. Another episode was where they tested some type of underground drum alert system to warn of invading armies. Both were neat to watch and it's fun to watch Adam and Jamie...

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High Salary or Happiness?

John Homer de Leon @Layzzz (5) 3 Feb 17

Recently, I was kinda confuse and thinking about different things with regards to my current work. As of now I'm working as a government employee in the Philippines. Well basically, I applied for this job because the workplace is...

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greatlakesgirl Recently, I was kinda confuse and thinking about different things with regards to my current work. As of now I'm working as a government employee in the Philippines. Well basically, I applied for this job because the workplace is near in our house and second...

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new name for a hair salon

oscar123 @oscar123 (1) 4 Jun 06

fresh, new ,upmarket salon in affluent area of leeds offering hair, beauty and also a trendy florist at hand.

hair salon

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greatlakesgirl A Cut Above the Rest - works for both the salon and the florist and alludes to a certain level of affluence or prestige. Congrats on your new business.

8 Jan 07

Best gift for mom this Christmas..

psyd_1 @psyd_1 (469) • Philippines 19 Dec 06

I come from rather humble beginnings. Although never truly poor, Christmas Day was not all about opening packages. Sure, we all got presents, because Mom and Dad struggled to make sure everyone was remembered. The best gifts I...

christmas

mom

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greatlakesgirl Write her a letter about your favorite childhood memories. Make her a mixed CD of music which means something special about the way you feel about her or songs she has always loved. How about a symbolic type gift like making her a basket full of small,...

20 Dec 06

Mother gets jail time for having kids snap nude photos of her

Rumble @Rumble (523) • United States 17 Dec 06

A woman who admitted that she ordered her 12-year old son and 13-year-old daughter to take pictures of her in seductive nude poses showed up in court wearing jeans with "Booty" emblazoned on the left rear pocket and "Licious" on...

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greatlakesgirl Makes you wonder what other creepy things she may have exposed her children too. How anyone can think this is okay is beyond me. It's not like she was teaching them about the beauty or art of a naked body. It specifically states that she was posing...

18 Dec 06

Do you think that having a team will help you increase your earnings?

liza21 @liza21 (180) • Philippines 26 Oct 10

Hello everyone, Do you think that having a team will help you increase your earnings? Here's my own opinion: I don't think I can do it on my own without the help of others. Having a team will definitely help you...

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greatlakesgirl Hello everyone, Do you think that having a team will help you increase your earnings? Here's my own opinion: I don't think I can do it on my own without the help of others. Having a team will definitely help you increase your earnings especially in...

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Not speaking the national language....

Silverchic @Silverchic (396) • Australia 17 Dec 06

Does it bother anyone else when you see people that can't speak the language of the country they are living in? Now I don't mean tourists - although as a tourist I do attempt to learn at least a couple of words in their native...

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greatlakesgirl Absolutely! This frustrates me too. Where I live (USA) it has gotten to the point where our schools are hiring translators and have to translate tests, paperwork, parental notices, etc. for students and families who can't speak or read any english. I...

17 Dec 06

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Vertical Jump Programs

FabianGari @FabianGari (4) • Denmark 25 Oct 10

If you are planning on improving your vertical jump the most important thing is to choose a correct program. Here you will be able to read the reviews and make comments on different programs that help you increase your vertical...

greatlakesgirl If you are planning on improving your vertical jump the most important thing is to choose a correct program. Here you will be able to read the reviews and make comments on different programs that help you increase your vertical jump.

25 Oct 10

HELP!!!!!! Need a certain kind of hoop.

elmsap @elmsap (1) • United States 17 Dec 06

I have been looking for metal hoops. Not those you use in sewing. Heavy gage 2 feet accross metal hoops. I have search the web and can find them up to 14 inches accross but not larger. My supplier stopped selling them (which was...

dream catchers

n gage

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greatlakesgirl Hi Erma, You can try Noc Bay Trading Company. They are located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan but would probably ship some to you. http://www.nocbay.com/ Good luck!

17 Dec 06

Wanted: Baby Shower Ideas

zuri25 @zuri25 (2125) • United States 16 Dec 06

My mom and I are planning a baby shower for my sister; she's pregnant with her first child (a baby girl named Lilly Rose). The shower will have a Strawberry Shortcake theme (SS is the theme of the nursery as well). We've got a few...

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greatlakesgirl How about using a box of chocolate covered strawberries as a prize to go along with your theme?! Yummy!

16 Dec 06

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