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I bought my Nook a while ago and love it. Over the Independence Day holiday Barns & Noble offered many classics free. Most others are 99 cents to $1.99. You can also get books from Project Guttenberg online.
Don't forget to download all your updates, they really improve the Nook's functioning. Also, be sure to get the Daily every Friday because they always offer a free book. Usually it is not something I want, but sometimes it is a good book.
I'm actually thinking of getting the less expensive Nook for my son, who is constantly stealing mine. The only difference (besides price) is that the less expensive one only has WiFi access, not the 3G anywhere access.
Happy reading!
ETA: I almost forgot my favorite feature: The dictionary! You can look up any word in the text you are reading and receive a definition. It is a bit cumbersome to navigate to the word if it is in the middle of the page, but worth it for the kids to know definitions in context.
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While waiting for adoption options to become clear, perhaps you could fill your desire for for an infant by volunteering in some capacity. I know some hospitals still recruit volunteers to rock babies, perhaps a young mother near you would appreciate a break from her infant, or you could find some outlet through your church.
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I hate to see coffee go to waste. It is one of the few leftovers I actually eat. Most mornings start out with me reheating yesterday's coffee in the microwave whilst today's pot brews. I have also been known to throw a scoop of coffee on top of the already-used coffee grounds, and pour more water into the machine so I can fool my dh into thinking I actually made a whole pot of fresh coffee, when in reality is is a combination of yesterday's coffee and some (somewhat) fresh-made brew. He refuses to drink day-old coffee, which confounds me because he eats food out of the refrigerator that I can't even remember cooking its so old.
ETA: Our coffee machine makes the coffee into an insulated thermos-type pot without a burner. Although for me, I'm not sure it would make a difference. I've reheated coffee at my parents' house from the day before and they have a traditional glass pot on a burner machine.
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:iagree:This was my first thought but for a different reason. Perhaps the owner is a missing person or a victim of crime. The police may find it valuable in any investigation that may be going on. Of course, it could've just fallen out of his/her pocket.:D
I actually had thoughts along the same lines, but was afraid I'd be accused of reading too many Stephanie Plum novels. :D
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something expensive like a cell phone, I would take to the police station. I may try a few calls, but would not have kept it more than a couple of hours. That way, if the owner is never found, it may be yours free and clear and then you can take it to the provider's shop and get a new sim card.
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you may be frazzled and upset, but your post is still making me chuckle...
I hope your night gets better and Jake's diapers get more absorbent.
:grouphug:
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I took mine on a walk to the park, did puzzles and games, wrestling and gymnastics... play do out during the movie, playing with it too... And they have to scream in my ears constantly, wrestle and fight with each other and me, not allow me to watch a movie and pee on the couch.
and the neglected kids behave better! Even the ones that didn't eat for 8 hours. :banghead:
Your kids don't let you pee on the couch? No wonder you're upset. :lol:
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Yes, Conspiracy Theory :D.
I can safely say "stick a fork in Mel. He is done." In our home, at least....
Yeah, that's the one. LOL that I couldn't quite think of the name. :lol:
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http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20401003,00.html For fans of Mel. Charming.
http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2010/07/world-exclusive-audio-mel-gibsons-explosive-racist-rant-listen-it-here If you want to hear his vile rants. Do NOT listen with a child anywhere near. True colors.
well, now I'll be thinking of this bizarro behavior every time I see one of his movies. Thankfully I can't think of any movie of his I watch regularly or think is good enough to rewatch.
Although, wasn't he in some movie where he played some mentally unbalanced conspiracy theorist? I might want to rewatch that one.
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After reading all you ladies' replies, I went to the police. The gal at the front desk said, and I quote her, "It's very common that people use other people's address for delivery. You need to bring the package in next time it happens, but there is nothing we need to do right now.":mad:
I kind of expected that, but to be told so bluntly...:angry: She won't even take a report! And our city government is putting tax raise in the November ballot to raise fund for the police department. Arrrrggggg.
I am praying for our safety.
Without the package there is nothing for them to take a report on. If it happens again, call the police before you take the package to FedEx.
Hopefully if this was something sinister, the perpetrator won't try again, as it defeats his/her purpose to have the package actually accepted and returned to FedEx.
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That is exactly why I write checks. If the checkbook is out anyway, I have no excuse not to write down the payment. How do you keep track of how much money you've spent against the budgeted amount for that category of purchase if you don't write down every purchase when you make it? I can't keep it all in my head and I'm not willing to go over (or under, usually :D).
I do everything online. My debit card purchase shows up within the hour as pending and is subtracted against the total. I check my bank balance obsessively. I don't budget per category. I prefer to look at my balance and say, "Oh crap! I overspent on coffee. No more groceries until payday!"
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What is this cash thing that you speak of? :tongue_smilie: I haven't carried cash in years. The only problem I have ever run into is when I want something out of a vending machine. I keep wondering why in the heck don't that add a debit card reader to them like everything else. :glare:
you took my answer! :D
Last time I was in the airport, the vending machines also took debit/credit cards. I was almost tempted to buy a $2 pop just for the convenience of using my card!
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My dh thinks my 6 year old daughter is old enough to make up her own mind. She asked to go to VBS with a little friend & he thinks she should go (he mainly thinks of it as a fun time for her and free childcare for us). I don't think she's old enough to make any life long decision (she still thinks being a princess is a viable career field), but am comfortable letting her go to church with relatives who I know will not give her the hard sell in order to give her some exposure to religion. we have many open discussions in her presence, mainly because we don't censor any type of discussion for our children's sake.
The reason I don't want her going to this evangelical VBS is because it is not about "choice" for the youngsters, it is about convincing them and brainwashing. My opinion only, based on a long experience with evangelical VBS from the inside. Flame away.
As to the original question, I don't think I could assign a specific age. As with many parenting questions, it really depends on the child's maturity, ability to understand, and emotional maturity.
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field work. Back-breaking, mindless, hot, never-ending, under-appreciated, underpaid, no respect, only one day off, had to squat down between the rows to pee.
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So I guess the rich have as much a sense of entitlement as the poor...
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At least you won't have to worry about mold in your eye.
just kidding
All they would do at the ER is rinse your eye with lots and lots and lots of water. It will probably be red for a while as the bleach irritated your eye. Make sure you've rinsed all the bleach off your hands and face and continue to rinse the eye. It may help to buy an OTC eyewash or visine type eye drop.
ETA: it may feel irritated for a while.
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Have you seen this gem then? It's athing. It's quite bizarre on its own, but so was the original.
The accent adds a sense of legitimacy to this video that the other was lacking, IMO. :lol:
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Pop-tarts. Don't forget the pop-tarts! Conveniently packaged, tasty, and "enriched!" :D
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baby wipes. Even though I no longer have any babies, the wipes come in handy for quick clean ups. If space is tight, I pack them in a gallon zip-lock bag.
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I didn't see the comment... but "When you pull the tab, the contents don't squirt in your face," is sig worthy.
That was just... bizarre. Does this mean the atheist's best friend is the artichoke?
No, silly - atheists eat pineapple, which is obviously the devil's fruit since it is so tasty on the inside yet so prickly on the outside, too big to fit in the hand, not the right size to fit perfectly in a human's mouth, and no convenient pull tab.
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My family has some quotes that are fitting here (we have lots of quotes, these are just some that fit this situation)
Children cannot expect to start where their parents left off.
Just because you have a job, doesn't mean you have to stop looking.
The first job you get does not have to be the last job you get.
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Hey - is the wifey in Raising Arizona the same actress that does the voice of the mom in The Incredibles? Something about her face in this photo makes me think it is. (see how much attention I pay? :tongue_smilie:)
Mine is still Raising Arizona.
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I guess I'm kinda outta the loop. I'm not isolated, but I don't really know what actors hold what opinions or what they're doing in their personal lives. Other than the major things that hit the news or somebody tells me about, but then it fades quickly from my memory. I don't think I've ever watched TMZ, The last time I watched Oprah (or any daytime television) was when I was nursing an infant (my youngest is 6). I don't read magazines (other than my nursing journals), I glance at the covers of the magazines at the checkout, but usually don't have my glasses on (poor vision saves me a lot of trouble noticing dirt of all kinds). To be fair, I also don't know my dry cleaner's political leanings or pet projects, nor do I care.
I didn't notice any "idiots" coming out in droves during the last political election any more than the normal number of idiots who are usually around in droves.
I have enough trouble keeping my relatives sorted out, much less keeping track of celebrities' opinions/views/pet projects. With the one exception of Ed Begley Jr. who I know is very into his electric car, right?
When I watch a movie I just feel lucky that I (a) have time to watch a movie and (b) have energy to stay awake for the entire movie.
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I don't have a good enough memory to keep track of actors and their misdeeds. Half the time I can't remember the names of the ones I like.
With that said, I am surprised that some take offense at actors who use their celebrity to further their causes, whatever those causes may be. Everyone uses whatever platform he or she may have to speak about what he or she thinks needs to be spoken about. Some stand around the water cooler at work and try to convince coworkers to donate to a cause, some convince friends and relatives to sponsor them in a walk-a-thon, some use internet blogs or message boards, some write magazine articles, some write books. Some, who have achieved a degree of celebrity, go on Oprah.
Each of us has something we believe in, some more passionately than others. I would guess that each of us uses the platform that is available in order to tell others how we feel, or convince others to follow our cause. Celebrities just have a bigger platform. I don't fault them for using their celebrity to further their cause. I would do the same. I suspect you would too. The difference is that you believe in your cause and think you'd be right, whereas the celebrity that you fault for doing it has views opposing yours. Yes, I mean you, personally, not the general you.:tongue_smilie:
Ok, I need more advice about my niece
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I know this may sound odd and I don't want to offend, but has this girl been the victim of sexual abuse? Please don't take offense, but sometimes lack of hygene can point to a larger issue, and sometimes it can be sexual molestation/abuse. If that's not the case here, please just forget I said anything. :grouphug: