jmichael

@jmichael (35)

United States • Age 58

Joined myLot 19 years ago

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Responses (24)

jmichael's Responses

Someone's about to commite suicide

lpipe0240 @lpipe0240 (1161) • United States 24 Feb 07

If someone ever approached you and told you there were thinking about committing suicide, how would you respond?

if someone about to commite suicide

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jmichael As a counseling psychologist, I would immediately begin an intervention, and find out what is going on that has caused such a crisis in their lives... I would then get them to a more long term facility if warranted, so as to allow them to get the necessary...

26 Feb 07

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I was paid to day from mylot

MINDY0882 @MINDY0882 (2302) • United States 11 Oct 06

anyone else get paid

mylot is for real

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jmichael By 1109 postings, I am curious what you would say you have made from myLot? :)

26 Feb 07

Nervous before a date? any tips to stay calm?

LightninStrike @LightninStrike (5915) • Saint Vincent And The Grenadines 24 Feb 07

Imagine that you have a date with a girl that you live very very much, or even love. Tonight is the big night and you know she's going to look gorgeous, and you have tried to look as good as possible. Everything is prepared,...

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jmichael Think about this... She is probably AS NERVOUS or MORE SO than YOU... Here she has been asked out by this charming, wonderful gentleman, and she wants to make sure that she looks PERFECT for you... So I would just take the lead and relax :) It has been my...

26 Feb 07

Schools in the U.S. Debate Whether to EXTEND School HOURS...

western_valleygirl @western_valleygirl (1363) • United States 24 Feb 07

I came across this news article, a little while ago, and I was pretty surprised. This is because I have felt, through the years, that there has been little progress in changing the way that children are taught, how much they are...

debate over school hours

education

extend school hours

literacy

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jmichael I WHOLEHEARTEDLY AGREE!!! I think it's time for our high-school students to be able to make acceptable grades on the state achievement tests, and if this is what it takes to bring our country into the 21st century and save our children, SO BE IT!

25 Feb 07

Do you write your own html code OR use a site with pre fabricated layouts?

RobbPell @RobbPell (123) • United States 23 Feb 07

I write my own becase i find it fun to write although i know most people dont i have tryed finding a site with cool layouts but find it is much easier to make my own

html

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jmichael Hi there RobbPell... I am a Native of Louisiana, and it would be really kewl if you would be my friend so I could ask you some questions about making my page look better :) Thanks, J. Michael

25 Feb 07

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Making money is not easy....

capriage @capriage (29) • United States 25 Feb 07

i always thought this is the easiest way of making money on the net ... just by answering a discussion .. since i m actually here .. i think its not .. u actually have to pay attention to what you are writing while u are posting...

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jmichael You are getting a slight understanding of the concept that when we do what we were created to do, it will no longer be work, it will be sheer pleasure, and the money will just be a bonus! :)

25 Feb 07

How many wrist watches do you have?

greengal @greengal (4286) • United States 24 Feb 07

Sounds funny well it's not cause I'm crazy about wrist watches. I love to change them often and I always buy new ones to suit my wardrobe:) As of today I have 18 watches..yup you read it right..I have 18 wrist watches and I plan...

wrist watches

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jmichael I know I am probably telling my age here... But Boy George (From the OLD pop group Culture Club) said, "We are a nation of eccentrics." And this was back in the 80's, so your watch collection doesn't surprise me :) I, however, am quite pleased with just one....

25 Feb 07

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If you die and God gave you an option to live again or choose to die..

p3halliwel2005 @p3halliwel2005 (3156) • Philippines 25 Feb 07

What will you do if you were in a situation where you died already and met God along the way and he asked you; "My child, I will give you a chance to live again if you want tell me do you want to live again or stay as you are...

living

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jmichael NO WAY! God is All Knowing, and everything is working according to His will, and I wouldn't want to leave the presence of my Lord for even one MOMENT!! Just think about it... No more pain, no more sorrow, worshiping at the very feet of GOD! TRUE ETERNAL...

25 Feb 07

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Do you keep a DIARY or a JOURNAL?

Denmarkguy @Denmarkguy (1845) • United States 25 Feb 07

No, that's not a trick question. Actually, I am trying to figure out if there's really a difference between the meaning of the two, and (if so) what it is. Does anybody really know? So I have always called what I write a...

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jmichael Well Denmarkguy, I think I can answer this question :) Throughout history, and in the media, Diary's have primarily been kept by girls... Whereas Journals, were the exact equivalent for boys/men If you remember "The diary of Anne Frank" That would be an...

25 Feb 07

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I hate Love...

unpretty14 @unpretty14 (63) • Philippines 25 Feb 07

Have you ever been inlove? Horrible isn't it? It makes you vulnerable. It opens your chest and it opens your heart and it means someone can get inside you and mess you up. You build up all these defenses. You build up this...

love

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jmichael What you are describing is Infatuation coupled with a bit of lust :) True Love... is Patient, Kind, Generous, Forgiving, and Honest. We have all gotten the two mixed up while growing up... And IT HURT LIKE HELL :/ But, The good news is, there is always...

25 Feb 07

A Recipe To Warm Your Soul On These Winter Days! - Brownie cheesecake

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 24 Feb 07

I love cheesecake and Brownies so imagine when they are combined into one desert. Pure heaven! This is one of those recipes that are so yummy. You will love it and it will pick up your spirits on these yucky winter days. I use my...

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jmichael AWESOME RECIPE!!! It is sitting on my desktop for my mom to try.. THANKS :)

25 Feb 07

What quality in a person catches your attention

sunita1007 @sunita1007 (22) • United States 25 Feb 07

In the journey of life ,we come across people of all ages,qualities and say different selves.They come together,some click,so repel,some are fun to be with ,which with some you cant catch up with even if u want to. I have known...

individual self

personlities

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jmichael This is a most interesting discussion... I have friends of all ages, from all backgrounds, that are as diverse as can possibly be... And I feel that my life experience, my appreciation of the human experience, and my ability to empathize with others, has truly...

25 Feb 07

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i get ABUSED at home...what should i do?

PiperCharmed @PiperCharmed (457) • Australia 24 Feb 07

i live in a house with my mother, two brothers and my mothers boyfriend. for a long time he has been hitting me. its not always hard enough to leave a bruise but sometimes it is. i love my mum so much and know she loves him, if...

abuse

help

hurt

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jmichael Sweetheart, you REALLY NEED to talk with your mum about this RIGHT AWAY...I'm sure that you don't want to hurt your mum, and that she loves him dearly, but believe me when I say, YOU ARE HER PRINCESS, and IT WOULD BREAK HER HEART TO EVEN THINK that you were...

25 Feb 07

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How would your friends describe you?

JillyBnt @JillyBnt (15) • United States 25 Feb 07

If one of your close friends were to describe you to someone you didn't know, what would they say about you? what kind of person do you think you are? what qualities about you stand out?

friends

personality

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jmichael I would hope that they would describe me as Honest, Kind, Generous, Caring, Humble, Loving, Available when they need me, have good self image/esteem, am optimistic, adventurous, creative, artistic, accepting of others, having unconditional positive regard for...

25 Feb 07

Capgras' syndrome-an impostor in the family?!

mridula123 @mridula123 (734) • India 24 Feb 07

Today i have educated myself on another disorder - the capgras' syndrome!!..and what's unique about this disorder??..the patient has a feeling that his relatives/close friends are being replaced by someone else who is identical to...

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jmichael As a counseling psychologist, I don't recall having seen this disorder listed in the DSM-IV TR That is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Third Revision... However, what you describe would clearly fall under the heading...

24 Feb 07

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Do you write your own html code OR use a site with pre fabricated layouts?

RobbPell @RobbPell (123) • United States 23 Feb 07

I write my own becase i find it fun to write although i know most people dont i have tryed finding a site with cool layouts but find it is much easier to make my own

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jmichael I started programming in BASIC when I was age 7, and then FORTRAN, but after that, my programming kinda went the way of the dinosaur in favor of my finishing degrees in other areas...LOL But, I can do some basic HTML, but the only thing is, I STILL CAN'T...

24 Feb 07

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