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• 3 months ago

  How do I know if olives have gone bad?

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• August 5th, 2009

  Is it worth getting multiple hard-wired smoke detectors connected to an alarm system?

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• July 29th, 2009

  Recommendations for an infant sling/wrap/front carrier?

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• June 10th, 2008

  I got a scam call offering a free weekend edition of the San Francisco chronicle - should I be worried?

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• February 22nd, 2008

  Can I wear a cocktail dress to a black tie wedding?

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• 3 months ago

  Why isn't male circumcision as abhored (and illegal) as any type of female genital mutilation?

  Isn’t the answer to this question obvious? Male circumcision involves removal of the foreskin; female genital mutilation involves removal of the clitoris (the equivalent in a male would be removal of the head of the penis). See the WHO descriptions.
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• 3 months ago

  Have you ever flown in a weakened state (like after surgery or while you were sick)? Can you share any tips?

  Ask when you check in or get to the gate if you can get a free upgrade to first class – airlines sometimes do this for various reasons if there’s a seat open, and I’d say you’ve got a pretty good reason for for needing a more comfortable seat!
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• 3 months ago

  Painted Letters on Medical Alert Bracelet?

  Here are some where the text is engraved, so it won’t wear away.
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• 3 months ago

  Is the song "The Patriot Game" Anti-IRA?

  I have wondered the same thing – the lyrics certainly seem anti-IRA, with the narrator’s almost childish perspective on the conflict, but the song was written by Dominic Behan (Brendan Behan’s brother), so it would seem to have a pretty strong IRA pedigree. Also, for what it’s worth, the song’s Wikipedia page claims it is “immensely popular amongst the IRA”.
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• 3 months ago

  Tips for a wedding on a budget?

  In general, it helps to sort out what things guests really enjoy and appreciate and are therefore worth spending money on (for example, tasty (not necessarily fancy) food, fun music) and what things nobody really cares about or even notices and shouldn’t be a big spending priority (for example, elegant placecards, coordinated color scheme). Also, it’s crucial not to get sucked in by everyone trying to sell you things by saying “but this is your/your friend’s special day – don’t you want the very best?” When this happens, keep in mind the idea about what will really make the day enjoyable. Seriously, neither the guests nor the couple is going to be reminiscing about the tablecloths ten years down the road. Here are a few specifics: -Playlist on iPod or computer instead of live band (saves a ton of $$ and you can pick exactly what you want to listen to) -Pick a more casual venue -Have the wedding at a less popular time of year, time of day, or day of the week -Make invitations instead of getting them printed (I got plain card stock, printed the invitations on my home printer, and then used rubber stamps to decorate them.) -Get a dress that is not officially a wedding dress -If you’re getting flowers, caterer, etc., start by telling people you are having a celebration or party rather than wedding – people really like to charge a lot for weddings -Online wholesale flower sellers are cheaper than retail, although I’ve heard of people having mixed results. Good luck! EDIT: As people have said, not serving alcohol saves money, but if you want to split the difference you can do just wine and beer (no mixed drinks) and pick a few types; you can also tell the people who will be serving it not to go around filling up people’s glasses unless they ask for more.
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