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  1. cheri1122

    free condoms for 12 year olds

    As the number of teens who don't get pregnant or contract an STD includes those who are just plain lucky [don't ask how I know that] as those who have good parents, I think the number of teens who do get pregnant, or get STDs is more important. Until we, as a society, figure out how to ensure...
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    A questions about driving and pain medication!

    Each driver has to make his own choice, but I wouldn't include the Tramadol because it's not going to show up on any drug screen, [it's not an opiate], and while it is prescribed, it is for use PRN - as needed, meaning one may take it some days, but not regularly. Like aspirin. As for DOT...
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    free condoms for 12 year olds

    If my argument sounds "sweet and caring", it's missing a lot - I was trying for pragmatic, lol. I just don't get the belief that parents are generally wise, committed, loving, in the face of so much evidence that so many aren't any of the above. And the point remains: if parents have been doing...
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    So much for STEM...

    Pretty much everyone agrees that in order to remain competitive, the US needs to focus on teaching/learning science, technology, engineering, and math. These 2 links say we have a long way to go, sigh. Florida schoolgirl charged with felonies for science experiment | Washington Times...
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    free condoms for 12 year olds

    I agree that it should be a parent's duty to educate their kids about making choices, but the fact is the parents are clearly failing to do it. Whether from embarrassment, ignorance, or just poor parenting attitudes, too many parents are unwilling or unable to teach their children about the...
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    A questions about driving and pain medication!

    If improved circulation would help, there are 3 simple exercises you can do even while sitting: 1 Twirl your feet around in circles. 2 Press your knees down, against the bed/chair. 3 Squeeeeeeze your gluteus maximus [butt] muscles & hold for 5-10 seconds. All three can be done many times a day...
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    free condoms for 12 year olds

    With the rate of syphilis having gone up by 18% [among 15-19 year olds] from 2010-11, they need to do something, until they figure out how to convince young people to make better decisions. And the sensationalism of "12 year olds" is [as usual] a bit over the top: the article said "as young as...
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    A questions about driving and pain medication!

    Blizzard: my feeling is there's no reason to disclose Tramadol any more than Tylenol, or Advil, as it's not a narcotic pain reliever. That said, have you tried other non drug forms of pain control, such as biofeedback, massage, electronic stimulation? All are therapies that can easily be done on...
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    TA/Petro Shops

    I'm lost as to how they would know what's been done to the truck if their computers aren't connected? Maybe it's that I don't have a Reward Card [I find the kiosk redemption system more time consuming than it's worth] because I don't fuel at TA/Petro. Nor do I have any major work done, so even...
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    TA/Petro Shops

    I find it irritating to request that new wiper blades be installed, or a light at the top of the trailer be changed, and they need to know the truck's VIN, engine model, etc. Especially as I've given the info to other shops, but they say the computers aren't connected. They would serve...
  11. cheri1122

    New Load One Gold Rewards Program!

    I'm confused: why the question of a traffic control device that is "supposed to be there"? The question clearly states a nonworking device, not an absent one, and to the best of my knowledge, that's always treated as a 4 way stop.
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    Pentagon considers abolishing all Christian witnessing, proselytizing

    I already did: refuted several of your assertions, and your response is to ignore what I said, and insult me instead. Bravo. It's pretty clear why you find conversations with nonbelievers frustrating, but why you feel entitled to be treated with respect you don't offer in return is baffling.
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    Pentagon considers abolishing all Christian witnessing, proselytizing

    It's the same logic I used as a kid, when I'd smack my brother upside the head to 'save' him from a bug that was heading straight for him. It wasn't my fault he couldn't see it - I just wanted to be good to him - honest! :o
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    Pentagon considers abolishing all Christian witnessing, proselytizing

    An effort to "rescue" someone who is in no danger at all except in your head is assault.
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    Pentagon considers abolishing all Christian witnessing, proselytizing

    According to the quote by LCDR Nate Christensen [in the article linked by the OP], "Religious proselytizing is not permitted within the Dept of Defense". That applies to the Muslims, Hindus, and Jews [and any & all other religions] as well, but no one complains about them. Why do you think that...
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    Texas Math Curriculum

    The correct answer to the bonus question #2 is however many gallons they manage to siphon from Pork Shoulder's pick-em-up after he passes out drunk. ;)
  17. cheri1122

    Very interesting quizzes

    Hey, I didn't make up the scoring system! Now that you know all the answers, take it again, and make one answer incorrect, and see if it doesn't say 80%. I felt robbed, lol. ;)
  18. cheri1122

    Might EOBR's Mean Overtime Pay for Drivers?

    I think that if the feds insist on putting a time clock in my truck, that makes me their employee - and I want in on the retirement & insurance bennies! :mad:
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    Very interesting quizzes

    80% on the science test was just one wrong answer, lol. I got 73% on the religion, which was 2 wrong answers - damifino why I thought most Pakistanis are Hindu! Yep, that was just dumb. :o
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