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Fur Coat
Asked by A.C. from Cincinnati
on December 20, 2010
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I am an animal rights activist, and I believe very strongly in what I do. I work actively in animal rescue, I am a vegetarian, and I avoid buying animal products when...
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- It's basically a judgement issue. The fact is that its not real fur, it's a nice, warm coat. If you don't judge others you wont feel the judgement yourself. You can...
- I think this is a matter on your own conscience. I choose not to wear diamonds, or any precious stones for that matter. It's a matter of my priciples. People are ra...
- If you like the coat, you should continue wearing it. What should matter most to you is that you know it isn't real fur since that would bother you. Not so much of w...
Ae We in a Hippie Era Again?
Asked by J.S. from Jacksonville
on October 26, 2011
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What an interesting insight! I had an older lady tell me that a lot of what she is seeing today was the same thing she saw in the 60's and 70's. Everyone should be kin...
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- These things crop up every few years, it really comes in waves. The difference now, is we have social media that makes them larger b/c so many more people can connect,...
- I believe Occupy is more against unbridled corporate greed and many see government as a possible instrument to regulate that (how, who knows). Seems very different to ...
- I was born in 1963. The protesters of the 60s were mainly protesting a war. Most were young--under 30. Peace and love are natural offshoots of anti-war protests. O...
Biotechnology and Voicing Consumer Opinon
Asked by N.D. from Sacramento
on January 16, 2008
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I want to know if theres any other moms who'd feel concerned about feeding Cloned Beef/Dairy and other animal products to their children??? Anyone want to get involve...
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- I personally feel that all foods consumed by humans should have required disclosure for cloning, added harmones to the feed, or any other additives. We have a right...
- I totally want to protest this outrageous happening to our food supply and at least want labelng and disclosure of cloned meat. What can we do??
- YES.... I am totally against it.. You are not paranoid!!! What do we have to do?
What Do I Want to Be When I Grow Up??
Asked by L.S. from Spokane
on August 4, 2011
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I'm a SAHM, have been for 5 years and will be for another 5. At the time I will be re-entering the workforce I'll be 34 years old and have no post-secondary education...
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- I'm a teacher - love the kids. So, I'll always be off summers with my daughter. The only problem with that is that there is A LOT of outside the classroom time spent o...
- I work from home, with a company that provides the best pay plan in the industry. FHTM is a direct selling Company that allows Independent Representatives to build the...
- I'm a nurse. It can be done in 2 years (or 2 1/2 ish - somewhere in there). It's flexible, can be part time, and can pay well. I was working at my last job on an as...
How 2 Approach a Neighbor in Above Condo Who Are Smokers and Affecting Family
Asked by K.C. from Las Vegas
on December 17, 2011
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I need some advice. We have owned in our condo for 5 years now. I get the ups and downs of condos. You share your space with neighbors. We bought our condo new so ...
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- They have the right to the free enjoyment of the unit and you cannot stop them from smoking on their patio. . They cannot throw cigarettes over he balcony onto the gro...
- I get why you are irritated...this would drive me insane too. However, I don't think there is any way that you can talk to them and tell them not to smoke in their ow...
- IF you are smelling it then you are taking in 2nd or 3rd hand smoke ... I would simply talk to them - honestly there is nothing that can be done unless you have an HOA...
Music Classes near Broomfield, CO
Asked by T.O. from Denver
on March 31, 2008
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I am looking for a music class for my 1 year old son. There are so many out there, any favorites?
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- I also had a great experience with Jane Smolens and Music Together and the Mountain Song music studio. Music Together is a national program and there are other places ...
- I just enrolled my 2 yr old daughter in an awesome music class in Boulder. It is called Music Together. Both your 1 yr old and 3 yr old can be in the same class too ...
- Hi T., My name is M. and I moved to Boulder 8 months ago from Iowa. I moved here as my 2 kids are now both in college in Washington state so I'm alone and thought th...
Need Something to Keep Me Busy.
Asked by J.T. from Dallas
on February 22, 2010
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Hey Moms. One more question today. In September I was placed on dialysis 3 times a week. For the 1st month and a half I worked full time and went to dialysis after ...
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- Start by making a list of types of charities you'd like to get involved with. Is there anything kidney related? I'm sure you have met lots of others in your situatio...
- What good suggestions...I have never thought of some of those. My idea was to call up Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Habitat for Humanity, your local Literacy class, the H...
- Maybe you can get involved at your son's daycare? You should give them a call and see if they could use your help with anything. Or, if you guys attend church, they ...
I Need to Understand More About This Music Band...
Asked by J.C. from Austin
on January 9, 2010
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The issue is my little 12 year old sister listening to Insane Clown Posse (ICP) and telling me about her favorite songs that supposedly she has permission to buy and l...
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- J.- When I saw how old your sister was I kind of freaked. I have an 11 year old and I would never ever allow him to listen to this kind of music with my knowledge. ...
- From what I can tell ICP's songs are all about killing people, having sex with people's mothers, and the circus. On top of it all, they aren't even good music. I don't...
- I read all the responses thus far and there is a range. I agree with the ones who say talk to your Sister. Listen to the music with her some and get her take on it. ...
People That Aren't Moms...
Asked by S.T. from Dallas
on July 26, 2011
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There's this girl I work with that seems to just give me that "look" when I talk about how stressful and crazy it is being a mom. We recently decided to rehouse one of...
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- She doesnt have a clue. Dont let her make you feel guilty. She really doesnt get it. WE understand though.
- Smile, nod, and make a mental note to discuss the weather with her next time.
- That's not a non-mom thing. That's an animal activist thing. Edited to add - I've had 3 kids after adopting two dogs and two cats (for a total of 5 kids). Unless ...
Boycotting Companies That Use Unfair Practices?
Asked by R.S. from San Antonio
on November 23, 2011
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My question stems off of previous questions about those huge companies that don't "pay their fair share in taxes".
Anyone ever considered doing some research and no...
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- Amen Christy Lee! As the daughter of one business entrepreneur and the wife of another, I can absolutely confirm your point.
- Great Q! Here's my list: BOA Walmart Lowe's (owned by Walmart) Nestle (bought land in Michigan and is draining it of water to make bottled water- unfair pra...
- YES, we do. When our bank went under and was taken over by Chase we switched to a local Credit Union. We also do not shop at Walmart and I generally try to limit m...
