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I remember elaborate " hot air balloons " we built out of baskets and string for our Beanie babies and the yellow car we used to drive around the plastic castle in the backyard playing " Mcdonald's . " I remember spending an entire week once living with my sister in a large refrigerator box that my dad brought us from work . We cut out holes for windows and loved that box to pieces . When my dad finally had to throw it away , we cried .

Why did they build hot air balloons out of baskets and string ?

Because they wanted to play and be creative .

They had to do so in stages.

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Soon the union had authorization cards from 17 of 23 employees and filed for an election with the National Labor Relations Board . But All Pro refused to recognize the union and fired two workers . Management , Sanders said , awarded raises to some employees and intimidated others .

Why might some employees get raises while others didn't ?

Some of them participated in protests against the company .

The other workers receive no raises.

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It's really been a long time since I last posted . I hope I've manage to keep a few readers . This past month has gone by in a blur , what with lack of sleep , high levels of pain and thick mental fogginess .

What may be your reason for not posting ?

I wasn't getting enough rest .

I am afraid of getting sick.

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I get up at six - thirty to a cool , rainy day . My hopes for mowing the front this morning are out with the rain . Instead , I have my shake and coffee , then drive over to the gym for an extra heavy double - workout , making up for missing the past couple of days .

Why was there no hope of mowing the front ?

Because it's raining

because it is raining and raining

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I was sitting on a concrete cube just off of the rocks and the sea was lapping against me . I remember everything I was wearing . There were little crabs coming out from my rocks and I was taking pictures of them with my polaroid camera . There was an airshow overhead , planes flying loops around the bridge before me .

Why was the writer taking pictures with the crabs ?

Because they thought the crabs were interesting

because they thought that crabs were interesting

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I didn't want to hold the kid . I hadn't gotten much sleep last week and it was starting to wear on me . Plus my allergies were ( and still are ) doing horrible things to my sinuses . The last thing that kid needs is me sneezing germs all in his newborn face .

Why did the writer not want to hold the kid ?

Because they thought they might get the kid sick .

The writer was allergic to germs.

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I met this girl one month ago , we went out some times , and shared quite good time together . I called her last Saturday , she asked me to call her the next day for a date . But I called her that day , she did not reply , send message said she must study ca nt hang out . But it was Sunday , I do nt think she would have to study .

What may be her reason for cancelling the date ?

She may have been busy with school work .

she might have been busy school work .

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Late , but relieved to hear from them . Approval decision ? No , they wanted to verify my address , the same one I had to enter twice during the order process . Apparently the fact that I'd ordered my previous computer to an old address was confusing .

What might be different if they didn't order their previous computer to an old address ?

They wouldn't need to verify their address

The information would be incorrect.

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For a brief while a long time ago , I got caught up in Imagica . Things got too scatological though . James Morrow is my current favorite . If you like fun with religion , Towing Jehovah is as good as it gets .

What was the problem with Imagica ?

Things got too scatological .

It had too many strong images.

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Ten year+ subscriber and have had the HD Ultimate / Platinum $ 20 add on package for about a year . Finally decided to save the $ 10 bucks a month and cut back to the Gold package . Called and got an " American " speaking :D CSR in W. Virginia who was very congenial and asked no questions about my wanting to downgrade . The problem was that his computer was telling him that I would need a new dish to change programming .

Why was he wanting to change his programming options ?

He wanted to save a little money every month .

He was trying to save money.

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Some of you longtime readers may remember that I am an OLYMPICS FREAK . I didn't watch television for 7 years , and then bought an antenna specifically for the 2004 Summer Olympics . These games are no different .

What may be something that this writer is obsessed with ?

The writer likes world - wide sporting competitions .

The Olympics.

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I called the SPCA to make an appointment for my 16 week old puppy's third set of shots . They informed me that they will not give vaccinations unless the dog is spayed , and gave me an appointment to have her fixed . August 14th . At this time , she'll be 18 weeks .

What may be the SPCA's reason for not vaccinating your dog ?

Its genitals needed to be removed first .

She does not want to make more offspring

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Also the groom was standing at the front but kept his back to the door the whole time the bride was walking in , until she arrived at the front , at which point I guess he felt he could turn around . This also seemed a bit strange , isn't the whole point of the bride walking in is so that the groom can see her enter ? Or watch her or something ? I didn't really get it .

What may have been a quality of the wedding ?

The guy getting married was acting odd .

the guy getting married has become acting strangely .

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My brother and I finally saw The Dark Knight last night(we wanted to wait'til the crowd died down a little ) . And , yeah , it was well worth all the hype -- it was awesome ! Heath Ledger was amazing .... but , how sad it is that he's not here to see how great he was .

Why did they want to wait until the crowd died down ?

They may enjoy a quieter movie experience

Because they are in the crowd for a movie with their family.

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Hollywood is a place where they'll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and fifty cents for your soul . " Give me long hair , thin legs , toned stomach and killer eyes and I'll be happy . I want to be able to walk into my cupboard and have everything you could think of . Obviously that won't ever happen , I need a job to get me started , any ideas of an easy , well paying job ?

What do I want to find a career in eventually ?

I want to be an actor in Hollywood .

I want to be a performer in Hollywood .

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Lafitte's opened in this location last year . This was my second visit to Lafitte's . We went for dinner after one of my kid's band concerts about a month ago . I had one of their combo deli sandwiches with ham , pastrami , and roast beef . It was good , but way overkill in terms of mixing the meats .

What may have caused you to visit Lafitte's ?

It's a somewhat new restaurant .

it's somewhat new .

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But it totally wasn't awkward , it was so much fun and I re - realized how cool Will is . Like I learned the origin of the word " quarantine " , weird things like this don't seem to come up in conversation with my other friends . Now I'm in Seattle with my mom and it's like " .... " I'm not even excited about my Amtrak trip anymore , this sucks . I miss having my own space and hanging out with friends [ or just chilling at home ] , and not having to depend on someone else's schedule and transportation . But alas , I couldn't stay in my moldy place much longer .

What's a possible reason the writer learned the origin of the word " quarantine " ?

Because Will taught her .

She wanted to get into the comfort zone of her new home without feeling anxious about it.

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My friend Heidi and I went to a friends house . A guy that I never hung out with in high school and thought that he did nt like me AT ALL ..... OH WAS I WRONG . Apparently John has wanted to date me since High School ... O.O SHOCKER .

Why did Heidi and the writer go to a friend's house ?

Because they thought it would be fun .

They wanted to call their friends and they wanted to give them a gift.

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! " they cry ( usually anonymously under pseudonyms like " CanuckWithAnOpinion " , but I digress).A loved one of mine is on a long waiting list for much needed cancer surgery and hey , yours truly wears glasses . So I know what it's like to live in a shabby system . I can't even imagine how parents of autistic children or low - income families survive in this system .

Why can't the writer imagine how parents survive in this sytem ?

Because the system is broken and doesn't function well .

Because the writer does not see their child growing up to be a successful and healthy adult.

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He just wanted to play . We had a chance to visit before we left for Alabama . I brought some cheese and wine from Pastoral and we sat and chatted and eventually got around to playing some music . One song - Summertime .

What may happen if we did not play music together ?

He may have been upset

I may not have enjoyed the game after all.

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No one who saw his records would be likely to make any connection between Lee and the grandfather he didn't even remember . For some reason , though , Lee had needed to make his first name his own . It was simply something Lee needed to do to feel that he had his own identity . Now , there were probably only two people alive in the universe who knew his first name was actually Leland .

Why weren't there many people who knew his real name ?

He kept it hidden because he was embarassed .

he kept it hidden , because it started his action .

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Mary called the other morning rather disoriented and rattled , as I said . As she related her dream to us you could hear the fear and anxiety in her voice . In her dream she said her sister Dora was holding her hand as they walked together . Dora was speaking to her , encouraging her to " Come with me .

Why did Mary have fear and anxiety in her voice ?

Because she had a disturbing dream .

Mary was scared that Dora would have hurt her.

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She decorated the whole church without me ( THE BRIDE ) and she told me that she was nt decorating until tomorrow and then she goes and does it today ! I AM SO FURIOUS ! Everything is now her way just like she wanted and it is no longer my day ... how do i handle this . my fiance did nt know that she was decorating today and she told him not to call me I AM MAD ! ! !

What kind of person am I ?

I have a thing about my wedding .

I got something about my wedding .

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So , I opted to not watch it till I could see it on free tv . So , while the movie was playing , I read a book that I brought with me to read . I read a few chapters of that and got bored and tired of reading .

Why did I opt to not watch it till I could see it on free tv ?

I didn't want to spend money on it .

Because I liked the movie.

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However , he was so long that the blanket wouldn't even fit him . And when I picked him up and cradled him , his head flopped over one of my arms , and his legs flopped over the other because , hello , that's apparently what a three foot tall baby will do . Then , just minutes after giving labor to the first baby , I found out I was STILL pregnant .

How did you not realize that you were still pregnant after the first birth ?

I did not realize that I was carrying twins

I didn't realize I was bringing twins .

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I guess I can say that they took the time to be my friend , and that's what makes us last . Today i went and reread my myspace comments and just laughed at what we wrote to each other . Sometimes I wish I could do that again and be myspace addicts again . Nursing school now is just awesome , but it makes me nervous to think of all the things that will happen after this year . i just don't know what life has in store for me and I hope that it's all good .

What may have been your reason for looking at your myspace ?

I wanted to look back on some memories .

I was looking for a new roommate.

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It made me want to get a road bike for Dallas , then I remembered how un - bike friendly it is here . Plus , it's a bazillion degrees in the summer ! That evening we went to Culver's for dinner ( yum - o ! ! ! ) and then went to see Prince Caspian ( pretty good ) .

What may have been your reason against buying a bike ?

The streets in my area aren't accessible .

the streets in my area are inaccessible .

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I never did get to talk about my take on the Sabres v. Flyers game 3 . The Sabres were ripe for a let down and they sure didn't disappoint . I missed most of it due to 2 rather demanding children and a wife that was at some home interiors party . I thought they picked it up a bit in the third , as Philly appeared to tire out .

What happened as a result of the event ?

Sabre fans felt sad

Something bad happened to my child.

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I'm sorry if I've offended . " He slid their room keys over to them . Jack nodded curtly in acceptance of the apology and pulled Andromeda to the lift . The lift was an amazing feat of engineering . When Jack pressed a button for the third floor they heard a whoosh of rumbling water .

Why did he say " I'm sorry if I've offended " ?

Because he said something offensive .

He was trying to make a joke.

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I actually ordered two dinners , so that I'll have something to eat tomorrow morning , since I don't have so much as an egg to fry for breakfast tomorrow . I ran out of rice a while ago ... maybe a week ago ... yikes ! Here are some stories that are not mine to tell , so I won't tell them .

Where might I go shopping tomorrow ?

I might go shopping for groceries .

I may be going to buy goods in the store .

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) My mom advertised my old , big room for rent , and last week , a decent ( NT ) couple moved in . I carried most of the furniture during rearrangement , and I pulled down my posters ( gently ! ) from the wall .

What would happen to the room if she didn't rent it ?

It would go unused for a period of time .

The room probably would not be able to move in.

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It's just I don't care much for religious practices . They don't interest me , even if I want them to . Talking to people about it makes me nervous , because I don't really care if they know . Studying confuses me , because these are concepts I'm just not in to .

What kind of person am I ?

I am a non - believer .

I'm not religious.

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Siberia is home sweet home to them , though not unlike the Pacific Northwest in places , which is why they settled here . But it's in Siberia that they left all of their friends and family . They're often homesick .

Why are the people homesick ?

Because they left their home

because they were driving home

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IM 18 MY SIS IS 18 AND MY BRO IS 16 ! ! ! ! what the hell ? ? ? so then i made him breakfast , which was 2 toasted hot dog rolls with sausage and bacon on them ...

What's a possible reason the writer made someone breakfast ?

Because they wanted to do something nice for him .

Someone needed something to eat from before they left for work.

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Granted , the noodles were a bit different in that it's kind of harder than normal noodles . Not hard in a bad way , it was ... tangier ( if there is such a word ) . Personally , I prefer the one at Lagoon . Maybe Uncle Rick hasn't tried that before . On a side note , the stallholder thought I was Uncle Rick's younger sister .

Why do I prefer the one at Lagoon ?

I like their noodles more .

I like their noodles .

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Since we both go after our goals in life : work and class etc . our friends in this town have dissapeared . It's odd that everyone tells you that your high school friends begin to dissapear , but I am from them as well .

What may have caused your high school friends to disappear ?

Everybody was chasing their own dreams .

I'm from their school.

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His hand held hers gently , not wanting to twist her wrist by mistake . It would be a moment he would forever remember . The fast paced music encouraged the newly married couple to claim their spot on the dance floor . Fred and Angelina Weasley were now dancing up a storm not that far from Miles and Alicia .

What may happened a few hours prior ?

Fred and Angelina became husband and wife .

Fred and Angelina are husband and wife .

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Suddenly , the helper guy changed the movie to another one .. with the first one remaining incomplete . A man who was very interested in the movie protested and asked the helper why he did so .. the helpers reply ... thrs a carbon deposit on the CD ... so it wo nt work . The man sat down without saying another word and i was smiling inside . Doctors are considered to be extremely intelligent people and i agree to that ... my father being one ... .but their intelligence fails when they work with something electronic .

Why did the helper guy change the movie to another one ?

There was a carbon deposit on the CD

He wanted to see the movie again.

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Everything is a paradise for readers or computer users ( and everything for free folks ! ) . Its about time Europe gets itself organised and has some quality libraries with free wi - fi and internet connection . " Throw them Spectrums away guys !

Why should Europe have quality libraries ?

Because it would benefit many people .

because that would benefit many people .

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Chick - Fil - A at their South Jordan at the District location is giving away a free breakfast entree every friday until at least 9/26 between 6:30 and 10:30 . One entree for each person present , so pack up the kids and load up . Each week it's a different item , yesterday it was a chicken Biscuit . I asked the cashier and she said that last week it was a chicken burrito .

What may be a good reason for going to Chick - Fil - A ?

They're running an excellent promotion .

Chick - Fil - A is a food restaurant and they are a family oriented place.

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I'm not bragging ( really ) but so far ... so good . I need to add a few more pieces to it but I'm not ready to tinker just yet . The drive up and back was very nice . Fall is just starting to break out and the trees are just starting to show a preview of what things will look like before too long .

How does the person feel ?

Fulfilled

Got through the trees day and learned a new set of skills

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Damn that Year 10 kid ... is he deaf or something ? So many of us seniors tried to kick him out of the Year 11 line but he would just not say anything ... grrr ... I tried shoving him out but then i did not want to look like a mean person of something . Next time though , i am going to shove that guy out of the way if he even dares to go into the Year 11 line again .

Why did I try shoving him out ?

Because I have poor interpersonal skills .

Because I don't like someone hurting people well enough to push him out of the line.

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Already during night the sky became cleared up so next morning we woke up with clear blue sky . Would have been perfect for hiking ... but hey we had our share yesterday so we packed everything up and got on the car , just to drive to a view point in Terra Nova near by to have a last view over the national parc . After that we headed up to the famous town of Dildo ( well guess what : just for the name ) .

Why did we have our share yesterday ?

Because we hiked a lot yesterday .

We were hiking.

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In the end my business did not suffer because I refused to let them get the best of me . I refused to stoop to their level . In the end , it was those girls who lost business .

What may happen before I refuse to let them get the best of me ?

Those girls tried to sabotage my business

They will not give me money.

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Some of them told me they are voting Conservative , and some of them are clearly at a loss . One woman said that she and her husband are going on a cruise to avoid the whole question . While some Liberals are clearly fiscal conservatives in the Canadian context ( and note that both liberal and conservative have quite different meanings - much more to the left - than in the US ) others really believe in center left principles . The NDP could pick up their support all over the country . With a well run campaign and a little luck Jack Layton and a team of good candidates will be the spoiler in this election . As for me , well , I was going to get out the vote this weekend and on the expected by election day of September 8 .

Why did some people tell the writer they are voting conservative ?

Because they support the conservative candidate .

Because the writer's friend is an opinionated type.

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On my way to gym , my left foot caught in a pivot in the pavement . I fell , slamming my right knee into the pavement and jarring my hips and back ... before I hit the ground . I was helped up by several people who saw me fall , and found myself able to stand . After trying to walk a short distance , I realized something was wrong with me physically .

What may have caused something to be wrong with you physically ?

I tripped in the parking lot .

I was hit by a truck.

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) My mom advertised my old , big room for rent , and last week , a decent ( NT ) couple moved in . I carried most of the furniture during rearrangement , and I pulled down my posters ( gently ! ) from the wall .

What would happen to the room if she didn't rent it ?

It would go unused for a period of time .

It would be abandoned.

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She is going to adapt some learning things more towards him . I'm so happy with her . Skylar was showing her his backpack and all his new supplies . I really think her coming helped ME out more than anything .

What's a possible reason Skylar showed someone his backpack ?

Because he was proud of it .

because he was proud .

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Nine mornings out of ten look just like this in our apartment . Amelia found her way around my preference against costumes specific to a single character by asking Santa at the last minute for a Cinderella costume . The Santa veto .

Why did Amelia ask this question ?

She wanted the Cinderella costume for Christmas .

she wanted to make Cinderella for Christmas .

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Clive Owen is no longer my dentist . Today I had a little lady called Preethi ( pronounced " Preeeetteeeeee " ) who finished almost every sentence with " please " and told me NOT to brush my teeth after drinking orange juice because the citric acid would make my teeth squishy and my gums would bleed . I still have a dentist fetish though and if my International Rockstar career should inexplicably fail I will be sure to become The Best Dentist Ev0r . The lyrics are not " it's a big ad " .

What might I do for a living ?

I might be a rock star .

I might have been a rock star .

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I feel not even second place to the bottle but more along the lines of fourth or fifth . He cares about the bottle , he cares about that fucking piece of shit drunken druggie slut whore whom he calls his girlfriend , and he cares about himself before he cares about me because if that was not the case he would be upstairs right now and not calling here probably drunk and angry from some payphone . He lost everything to drinking , everything . He lost his jobs ( he hasn't been able to keep a job in years ) , his children , my mother who was with him for over 23 years , his health , and still he s too blind and selfish and stupid to stop .

What might be true if the narrator's father wasn't an alcoholic ?

He would still be married to their mother

They might not be a parent.

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In retrospect , it wasn't sudden - it was a reaction that I had been suppressing for some time against the way men ran my faith , and men sat in power over me in the confessional and over intimate moments of my life when I felt I had to ask permission to seek fertility treatments and read harsh literature by the pope about being'selfish'for choosing such help . And it all came to a head at Mom's deathbed , when I looked into her eyes and wasn't sure what I saw , recognition or nothing . I know there were no angels that I could see , or departed family members she spoke to , and it made me doubt . It shook my foundations and made me doubt . And then the shoe dropped .

How do I feel about religion after my mother died ?

I stopped believing in God .

My religion has not changed since she was alive.

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So yesterday I passed the graveyard my grandma is buried in and got very sad . Like I couldn't stop crying for a few minutes and it just hit me so suddenly . Fortunately , Rob was driving so that was good .

Why did the graveyard make the writer sad ?

Because it reminded the writer of their dead grandmother .

The graveyard was a funeral.

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It's Sunday morning . I've finally picked up my February Lady Sweater , to start the second sleeve . It's currently on some scrap cotton yarn , and I was gently pulling the yarn out and picking up the stitches . I turned to put the scrap cotton on the side table , and instead dropped it in my glass of water .

What probably happened after the story ?

The narrator had to get different scrap cotton

the narrator had to have other junk cotton

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And nice ones , too . Not the kind you are afraid to show when company comes over . The newest of the new calendars are displayed in eye - catching fashion near the front door , right where the magazines used to be . That's right , kids , RCB is no longer selling weeklies and monthlies .

Why would a person not be afraid to show the calendars when company comes over ?

Because they are good quality .

There are some nice people there.

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I hate using baby gates for the dog . Unfortunetly , between the rack and the desk still sitting in my car I might have to start researching legal steroids ! That stuff is heavy ! ! Although , hubby will be coming home with me from Florida ... so I might just have to put him to work as soon as I get done with him him home .

Why is she using baby gates for the dog ?

She wants to keep him in a certain area .

he wants to keep it in a certain area .

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And for him , I wld want to try to be the best that I can be , to do things that I know he'd like , to watch the programs he likes to watch , to noe the things his life is abt ( although computer coding is seriously beyond me ) , to discover the lil bits abt him that makes him him , and makes him mine . And as my knowledge of him , and us , grow with the passage of time , the " us " now will grow with time too . And I'm excited about that .

What may be the reason for you and him being excited ?

I'm learning more about him .

They are learning about each other.

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I was babysitting today and I got puked on , literally . It was like a moment from a slapstick comedy , you know , the one where the too - adorable - for - words toddler spews his mashed banana shit all over the unsuspecting babysitter's face . Yes , I had to go home and change ... yes , I should have charged them extra : PWhen I got home , I went straight over to Ankit's house . I hadn't seen him much lately , so I'll admit I was pretty eager to go over there .

What could have caused the baby to puke on the babysitter ?

She fed him too much mashed bananas .

babysitters with spillovers are natural and frequent reactions .

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Each banner represents on of the 5 areas of focus . Most churches have areas of focus , core values , mission / purpose statements , but these guys really put this into practice . Even as an outsider I was able to discern quickly what matters most to this church . Communicating , to an outsider , that which is the very most important thing can be very challenging in church work .

Why would the church want to communicate their values to an outsider ?

To connect with potential members that have similar beliefs

The church is trying to be more inclusive.

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I know this is going to happen , and that people are shocked because so many people loved him , but they don't understand that a simple , I'm so sorry is sufficient and how going on and on hurts me so much and is so hard to handle . Over the past few months I have read many times since my husband passed away about the different stages of Grief , and I always saw " Anger " as one listed . I remembered as a child how I overheard my Aunt saying how angry she was with my Uncle for dying and leaving her with 4 small children to raise alone .

Why is a simple " I'm so sorry " sufficient ?

Because that's all I expect from people .

because that's certainly everything I expect from people .

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I always enjoy Amanda's movies , i think she's hilarious . I had already seen Harold and Kumar but we rented it again anyways . Both of those movies were awesome choices .

What can be concluded about the type of movies I like ?

I might like the comedy movies the most .

I like the variety of genres that Amanda and I enjoy watching.

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So the result was 700 m swimming ; 350 m breaststroke and 350 m front crawl legs - all done in 23 minutes ! I am so proud of myself ! I might also soon chance it and do a few lengths of crawl with arms - I don't know why that frightens me so , but it does .

What did I do before swimming ?

I warmed - up my muscles .

I did a lot of walking.

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Eventually users can click a tag to find shots of a particular subject in their photo collections , The face recognition technology came to Google via its 2006 acquisition of Neven Vision , Horowitz said . There are other changes coming to Picasa Web Albums ( though a change to Google Photos isn't one of them , at least right now ) . One is an " explore " view that lets people browse the total collection of public Picasa photos .

What will probably happen after this story ?

There will be more changes to Picasa

it will make more changes to Picasa

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European rep agent is looking for talented photographers , make up artists , fashion stylists , directors and models or talent . We are new in town , however very experienced in the industry . No BS stories like we got a million jobs lined up for you guys . We just wanna work on a great rep agency with some interesting features .

Why are they looking for talented photographers ?

Because that's part of their business model .

The photographer is in need of a job.

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His advice was to stay on the phone with 911 , provide accurate descriptions and if possible watch what they do with the illegal substance . By keeping more watchful eyes on the park , we can hold lawbreakers accountable for their actions . The tide will turn ... Additionally , I ran into Maureen , a homeless woman who has helped us in the park cleaning project .

Why was the writer on the phone with 911 ?

Because some people were seen with an illegal substance

there were some people with illegal substance to see

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Megan really likes Van Morrison . She had some of his music playing last night when I got home . I made the observation that Van mentions " Jelly Roll " in all of his songs . " Not ALL of his songs , " she said .

What is Megan doing in this text ?

Sticking up for someone

Megan is showing up.

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However , the tomato soup today was exceptional , let's not lie . Then I went back to the suite and packed up and drove out into the rain . Now I am at home being PMS - y and cranky . But tomorrow should be ok .

Why did the writer drive out into the rain ?

Because they needed to go somewhere .

because they had to go out somewhere .

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I had a fun time catching up with George and Rose and Katie ( all from Guadalajara ) and I also met a few of Claudio's friends . Poor Claudio ends up losing control of his neck and ankles , and it eventually carried off 6th street around 12:10 . Ah , the beauty of 21 .

Why did I have a fun time catching up with George ?

Because I enjoy spending time with him .

Because I enjoyed being with George as well.

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Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho is thrilled with their capture of ex - Porto winger Ricardo Quaresma . " I wanted Ricardo for ages but it only just became possible , " the Special One asserted . " When I arrived at Inter I wanted three players - Amantino Mancini , Quaresma and Frank Lampard .

Why did the coach want Ricardo for ages ?

Because Ricardo is a good player .

It was like a dream and wanted him because he is one of the very best players available.

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It's just I don't care much for religious practices . They don't interest me , even if I want them to . Talking to people about it makes me nervous , because I don't really care if they know . Studying confuses me , because these are concepts I'm just not in to .

What kind of person am I ?

I am a non - believer .

I have religious beliefs.

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It was so crammed that my face is a mere few inches away from that of and Asian man , and a middle Eastern man . The middle Eastern had his back to us while the Asian and I faced each other . All of the sudden the Asian went to sneeze and couldn't get his arm up very quick since it was packed in . He sort of caught it but also may have breathed out some air onto the back of the Middle Eastern .

Why are we so close together ?

We're on a crowded train

We are trying to be close to one another in some kind of romantic relationship.

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Thank goodness the nice editor at Pink Raygun caught it . She laughed at me . I'm so embarrassed . I feel like a poser -- being all YAY and being totally wrong . We just watched Tron , too .

What may have caused the editor to laugh at you ?

She noticed that I was incorrect .

she noticed that I was not accurate .

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I remember elaborate " hot air balloons " we built out of baskets and string for our Beanie babies and the yellow car we used to drive around the plastic castle in the backyard playing " Mcdonald's . " I remember spending an entire week once living with my sister in a large refrigerator box that my dad brought us from work . We cut out holes for windows and loved that box to pieces . When my dad finally had to throw it away , we cried .

Why did they build hot air balloons out of baskets and string ?

Because they wanted to play and be creative .

because they wanted to play and to be creative .

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Right up my alley , served with a wedge of lime . Destiny named it for me : The Ireland Sweet Tea . At the Second Fiddle I ran into another gal wearing a Lynard Skynard shirt and HAD to take a picture with her . We had a blast and we were rocking out to the classics while singing along and stomping our feet .

What kind of event were they attending that evening ?

She was at a Lynard Skynard cover band concert .

They were cheering for their Microsoft ride.

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On the very next day , Sunday , an Obama supporter stopped in to buy some campaign paraphernalia , and she asked whether we had any Obama / Biden signs . Don laughed and told her " We're good but not that good . " So anyway , the new signs are in at 4801 Avenue H in Rosenberg [ map ] . You can buy them for $ 3.00 each or 2 for $ 5.00 ( any two ) . The older signs with Obama's name alone are now selling for $ 2.00 each .

Why did an Obama supporter stop in to buy campaign paraphernalia ?

They wanted to show support for their candidate .

She was in the mood for a political rally.

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Our RD was in the building , so she technically ran shift , but for a long time she was working with a student who was screaming her head off in the timeout space , so I wound up managing a lot of transitions and staffing within our program . It was kinda neat . So those are the good days . I just wish that people would communicate . So much goes on , and nobody tells me , and that makes for some crappy moments . For example , today the following happened .

What might be different if the RD wasn't busy with a student ?

The narrator wouldn't have managed some transitions

The RD would be working somewhere else.

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I just kissed her ears and her forehead and her pink pink nose and told her how much I loved her , and she purred the entire way through . It wasn't the rattling purr of a cat in distress , but the same sweet , quiet purr she always had . Her eyes were huge and glassy from the sedation , but she knew it was me .

Why did I kiss her ears ?

Because I feel affection for her .

I wanted to kiss her ears.

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An out of the blue job opportunity fell in my lap last week . I wasn't looking for a job , i was planning on waiting until feburary . but a friend of me called me and said there was a job opening where he works . i told him if anything opened up , to call me .

What happened after you got the call about the job opportunity ?

I contacted the employer about an interview opportunity

The person I called gave me many to many telephone calls.

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I'll never see his little white nose twitch anymore , never kiss his head goodbye , never tickle his ears or scratch his butt or feel his tiny tongue on my fingers again . I didn't get to see him as often as I wanted , but coming home will never be the same without him there to greet me . When I go home in two weeks , we'll bury Charlie in Mom's garden next to my guinea pig's departed mom . I miss him terribly .

Why are they writing about Charlie ?

Charlie was their favorite pet .

Charlie was abandoned by Charlie in the past.

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Shopping . I'm skilled at hunting out deals and saving money . Other than groceries I bought : 2 GB of USB storage , Eminem's Anger Management Tour ( love it so much ; I watched it on TV whenever I could over and over ) , a documentary about James Dean , tons of books for a dollar each because my favorite used book store is going out of business , The Warriors on DVD .

Why do I like to hunt out deals to save money ?

I get excited by bargain hunting .

I am going to have the thrill of having to go to the hunt .

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I never did get to talk about my take on the Sabres v. Flyers game 3 . The Sabres were ripe for a let down and they sure didn't disappoint . I missed most of it due to 2 rather demanding children and a wife that was at some home interiors party . I thought they picked it up a bit in the third , as Philly appeared to tire out .

What happened as a result of the event ?

Sabre fans felt sad

Sabre's fans felt sad

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Kim says , You said you had flour . There isn't enough here . I spy a box of Bisquick and say , Use this , it's the same as flour . In goes the Bisquick .

Why do they need flour ?

They are baking cookies and need flour .

Cakes are another ingredient they need.

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Sunday : We hit up the zoo again , we had to show the boys the amazing dolphin show haha ! We walked around the zoo and did this lift type thing over the zoo and it was soo beautiful . It is incredible because we could not see any part of the city from way up there , it was all trees and mountains which was insane because we about 20 minutes from the main parts of the city .

Why did we hit up the zoo ?

Because we thought we would enjoy it there .

there we thought we were going to enjoy it there .

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Lafitte's opened in this location last year . This was my second visit to Lafitte's . We went for dinner after one of my kid's band concerts about a month ago . I had one of their combo deli sandwiches with ham , pastrami , and roast beef . It was good , but way overkill in terms of mixing the meats .

What may have caused you to visit Lafitte's ?

It's a somewhat new restaurant .

There was a restaurant nearby.

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Anyway , My dad's fine , so that's really good news . : ) I stayed at My parents'house for a couple of hours after My dad got home , and then I made the mistake of going to the craft store ... My mind exploded with all kinds of cute ideas of things to make ! I almost can't stand it , I want to start them all tonight !

What might happen if you go to the craft store ?

I would want to buy everything there .

I would be expected to spend time with my grandparents.

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Megan really likes Van Morrison . She had some of his music playing last night when I got home . I made the observation that Van mentions " Jelly Roll " in all of his songs . " Not ALL of his songs , " she said .

What will happen after Megan corrects the narrator ?

She will give an example

he will give an example

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My throat is raw but as yet not infected so I apparently have a virus . However it's wreaking havoc with my asthma so I wound up having a nebuliser ( it's like a session of a super - concentrated inhaler ) to help open up my airways . They work but they leave you feeling a little shaky afterwards .

What may have caused your throat to be raw ?

There's some germs in there .

I may have been sick and not able to breathe.

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All I did was say I snapped because I had a fucking bad day . Sorry for making it all about me and being a selfish bitch by explaining in a few words like'i snapped at you because i had a bad day'why I snapped at you . I didn't know explaining why I was angry means I'm making the whole thing about me . I made an action , that action was done by me , therefor the reason I did it was about me .

What might have happened if the narrator was not having a bad day ?

They would not have had to apologize

They might have reacted negatively towards the speaker.

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However , the tomato soup today was exceptional , let's not lie . Then I went back to the suite and packed up and drove out into the rain . Now I am at home being PMS - y and cranky . But tomorrow should be ok .

Why did the writer drive out into the rain ?

Because they needed to go somewhere .

they had to go anywhere .

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I had my first gain this week ... It was only 4/10 of a lb , but man was that a blow . I knew after We d that this weigh in would not be pretty , but I'm proud of myself because I held myself accountable and now I'm determined to get back on track . We went to my company's Christmas party this week and I overindulged . I also ate Krispy Kreme at work yesterday morning .

What was a blow to the writer ?

Gaining 4/10 of a pound

gateways 4/ 10 of a pound

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Last night just at twilight to be exact my daughter , her little head all sweaty from running around like a little maniac with the other children in the neighborhood came bounding into the house skidding to a halt in the kitchen , " Mommy ! Look ! Isn't it beautiful ! "

What did her daighter want her to look at ?

She wanted her to look at a pretty rock .

she wanted her to look up quite rock .

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That book was about 2 inches thick and I finished it 10 minutes before I left work that day . On Tuesday after I came back , I hit the bookstore and bought the first and second books , Elizabeth loves vampire things and the set really is a series aimed at teens , and very clean , so I thought she'd enjoy them . I finished the 2nd book that night . I stopped by Wal Mart on Wednesday morning before I went to work and bought the 3rd one .

What might happen when you hit the book store ?

I would purchase a gift for a friend .

I would buy a gift for a friend .

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As a result , I felt very exhausted , so I went to bed . I kept on waking up after couple of hours , and had dreams that I got a hold of the Allspark and made peace between the Autobots and the Decepticons , and in another dream I started writing another book , a diary by an aged bohemian man . In the morning I noticed that my back was hurting . The pain stung the right side of my lower back everytime I turned on the other side on my bed , and I still felt it after I got up . I didn't care to take a shower or eat a proper breakfast .

What may have caused you to skip your shower and breakfast ?

I was aching .

I may have gotten into an argument that was causing a sore back that was bothering me.

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She was just 26 days shy of six years old . She was my inseparable companion for 5 years and 7 months . When I came home , she was right next to me , within 30 seconds of sitting down .

What is a likely relationship between the two ?

Father

dad

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Over the course of the year he had learned to smile politely and say yes Miss Une . That way she would ruffle his already messy hair before going to check on the other children . Once , at the beginning of school she had suggested he play with a group that was building towers , but he had stubbornly refused . They were stacking their toys in mismatched order , which confused and irritated him .

What might be Miss Une's job ?

Miss Une might a school teacher .

miss Une has a teacher

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I got lots of West Elm gift certificates so I can re - do our bedroom . I also got a gift certificate to Spa Nordstrom for a much needed massage . I got lots of calls and e - mails from friends .

What will happen very soon for her

She will have new things

I will receive her gifts.

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Did I win ? No , the woman was already beginning her workout . As irrelavent to my day that was , I ended up going to work with her . Well , she took me to my school for that envelope service work I had to do .

What's a possible reason they went to work together ?

They are carpooling .

they are carry-on .

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I've never traditionally been picky about my mouse pad . Any old felt pad I picked up through some promotion booth would suit me fine , and I was none the wiser . I was often irked by the size of these standard pads , finding them too small for FPS gaming or even normal mouse use in a dual - monitor setup . Let me tell you how the Evo - G MP1 mouse pad has forever changed my feelings about a deceptively important accessory . "

Why did the writer have a problem with the mouse pads ?

They were too small for FPS gaming

The pad size turned out too large.

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And then the unexpected . " Until two weeks ago , Chloe did not speak a single word in class . " My heart sank . I could not believe it .

How did Chloe typically act in class ?

She was always quiet and never spoke .

She was likely quite cheerful and could not speak a word.

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She had tried over facebook , but he hadn't returned her wall postings . I figured I knew why , but she clutched a large blue rock that was hanging at the base of her neck . The necklace went really well with her blue and red sun - dress . She giggled and said that she had finally put that boys rock on a necklace . After she left I tracked her down , alone .

What is a likely reason for the rock to be on a necklace ?

It has sentimental value

this has a sentimental meaning