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  • Is My Nephew Cute? Nice Only Please?

    Family - 4 hours ago

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    Hes The Guy With the white shirt on who is surronded by ladys ^.^ he calls them his "buddies" And Remember hes only 11 So back off pedifiles Sowwy Its Sooo Small http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/9572/shaneisapimp.jpg And He Is 13 here ---->http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/706/myphotos031.jpg
  • Were not dating and he sent me a text that said I miss you?

    Singles & Dating - 4 hours ago

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    He asked did I miss him too.. I told him the truth, which was no I did not. So why is he so mad? I mean I like talking to him and everything, and it's not that I meant it too be rude but I talk to him everyday so what's there to miss? I know this sounds really harsh, but I can't help the fact that I'm really blunt. My honesty is often misconstrued as being mean. Similar incidents have often happened with this person before so how am I supposed to talk to him? It's like he wants me to tell him what he wants to here (lies). If that's the case sorry. Not having it.
  • Why won't my bf ask me to marry him??? Part 2.?

    Singles & Dating - 4 hours ago

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    We have been together for 4 yrs. In the 1st 6mth's he wanted too(didn't actually have a ring just talked about it a lot) and I didn't cause it was to fast. We have a wonderful relationship. He has taken my son in as his own. We have lived together for 3.5 years. We do almost everything together. When he goes away on trips, like hunting/camping and I ask him questions about it, he automatically resorts to "I don't trust him" and says that is why we are at a stand still. The thing is that I do trust him, I am slightly insecure and a little nosy so I ask questions about their plans, etc. isn't that normal of someone who cares? I think it's an excuse, I don't believe he thinks that. I don't know what to do...I feel used and I am starting to think that he is waiting for someone better. He's really good to me and my son, I hope that's not the case. I am tired of the embarrassment when asked "why hasn't he married you yet?"...now I am asking myself that question. The whole "why buy the cow when the milk is free" is haunting me. I am to afraid to change anything because he is stubborn (so am I) and I am afraid he will just let me go because he will think that I don't want him, it seems too risky. I love the idea of getting away for the weekend, but I already did that, he always misses me alot (calls, texts, etc) right now he is away hunting and he calls and texts me. I usually text him but I really haven't this time cause I don't want to be viewed as none trusting. I'm hurt and I don't know how to get what I want...and if I don't get that I don't think my relationship will stay together since the feeling of insecurity grows inside of me with time :( I don't want to mess this up but I don't want to be just a gf either.
  • Girls, would you be embarassed if...?

    Singles & Dating - 5 hours ago

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    you found out you could physcially carry your bf like a baby? Or would you be proud of your strength? Could you easily do that to me if I'm only 5'8 and 138 lbs (65 kg)?
  • Is it disrespectful for a guy to call a girl his prized possession?

    Singles & Dating - 5 hours ago

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    Well, this guy told me that. But the way he said it made me think he was being disrespectful. what do you think. BTW; the reason is because he's considered the school player and he doesn't own me. Were not evening dating. Do u think he was playing with me?
  • how do i casually ask a guy for his number?

    Singles & Dating - 5 hours ago

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    how do i ask a guy on facebook for his number so i can text him?
  • Guys: lingerie question?????????

    Singles & Dating - 6 hours ago

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    bras: what color/ patterns do you like the best underwear: what types do you like the best? ive never heard guys liking cheekies, but do you?
  • Is "black tie" the same as "formal", if you have an event can you say attire: black tie/formal?

    Weddings - 6 hours ago

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  • I feel kind of bad, even though I know I shouldn't?

    Friends - 6 hours ago

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    Yesterday I was at the movies with my best friend, and these two girls next to me kept texting throughout the movie. Finally, I turned to them and asked them to "please stop texting, it's starting to get annoying." I mean, I wasn't going to sit there with a blinding light next to me throughout the whole movie. The girl closest to me turned to me and said "You're fcking annoying!". She gave me this look like she totally hated me. Now I feel bad, even though I'm pretty sure I didn't do anything wrong. Any advice? Thanks for reading :)
  • I told him I did not think he loves me, so I just wanted to be friends,?

    Singles & Dating - 6 hours ago

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    I told him I wanted to be friends because I did not think he loves or cares for me, I told him I wanted to still be cool you know every now and then speaking, or texting, but he said no. He removed me from all online social networks and would not reply to any of my calls or texts. I called him a lot after freaking out because I still cared for him and wanted to remain in contact with him, he came very upset and told me that I don’t mean a thing to him( I don’t want to believe that, after 1 year and 7 months of dating) and that I was crazy and need help ( I don’t want to believe that, after 1 year and 7 months of dating) I was very, very, very good to him... I just want to know why would somebody say that to someone that he maintain such a close friendship with for so long, the just erase them and not want to be coo, ok or anything with that person? He was good to me also... it has been about 15 days since I called, and text and sent him what I then called my last email saying... I just wanted to be friends what was the harm in that and that he hurt me, and no good would come of him not treating people right. I told him in the email I was here if he need and I have not contacted him again. Thing is I really care for him and I can not stand not being able to communicate with him at all. I’m not asking for a girlfriend boyfriend thing I just don’t understand why we cant still be friendly. I want to know should I wait a month or so to reach out, and if so what do I say. I’m not mad at him, and I don’t want him to be mad at me. Should I just leave him alone as he asked? We have been through this before and some how we always started to speak again but this time feels different somehow. I remember when he told me we would always have something special... I don’t see how a few phone calls and texts should make that change. I don’t understand... I know he said we cant be friends because we have been intimate, and had emotions.. but I feel that’s the exact reason we should be... because we do(did) at one time or another share so much how could we not. When should I try to say something to him, if at all? If so what should I say to open the lines of communication? I cant seem to get over him? I sit and wish and wonder.... if he thinks of me, if he thinks he said too much that he cant contact me. Is it possible that he really did not care after all that time, and what he said 15 days ago was what he really felt. Any advise is REALLY appreciated.

Jumbo Transformer, squeaking hamster among the toys on Toys R Us' holiday list

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By Mae Anderson, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK - The biggest toy-store chain in the U.S. is placing its holiday bets - and because the stakes are high, the prices are lower.

If Toys R Us' testing is any indication, a $10 toy hamster might be a runaway hit. Chief Merchandising Officer Karen Dodge said her staff of buyers spends the better part of the year mulling what will be the top toys for gift-giving. Some they test in small markets and gauge consumers reaction.

"We get the read on that, extrapolate, and go from there," she said. This year, for example, they tested Zhu Zhu Hamsters - the interactive squeaking toy rodents - in Arizona. They sold out, Dodge said.

Toys R Us' holiday hot list of toys it plans to heavily promote and stock this year, released Thursday, features just a handful of toys over $100.

The bets Toys R Us makes matter a lot in the business' make-or-break time of year. Parents remain cautious spenders and unemployment continues to rise. Gone from the list are last year's $300 animatronic stuffed animals.

Wayne, New Jersey-based Toys R Us made 40 per cent of its annual sales during the holiday season last year; toy makers can make up to half.

Toy makers and retailers alike are trying to avoid last year's dismal season, when retailers were forced to slash prices to move expensive toys amid the consumer spending downturn. Overall toy sales fell 5 per cent during the holiday quarter, according to market research firm NPD Group Inc.

This year might be even worse. Needham&Co. analyst Sean McGowan predicts toy sales will be flat to down 2 per cent during the season.

And while parents will still buy toys, those between $20 and $25 likely will be the bestsellers, McGowan said.

But there are plenty of more expensive toys on offer.

Toys R Us' list includes Mattel's Mindflex, about $90, which measures brain activity through a helmet and uses it to move a ball through an obstacle course. Hasbro's Constructicon Devastator Transformer, about $100, combines six different vehicles to form a speaking and glowing robot. There's also a $35 Nerf dart thrower on the list.

And those hamsters? They cost less than real ones - those run about $14 to $20 - and you don't have to clean the cage.

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