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Would You Buy a Home With a Pool?

lilsugar — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:00:39 -0800

Rumors abound that our favorite tensome, the Gosselins, purchased a beautiful new home complete with an abstract pool. While the thought of a backyard pool conjures up visions of parties and hours of tot fun, the responsibility —not to mention liability — may be more than parents are willing to take on. Would you consider buying a place with a swimming hole? Source

Would You Buy a Home With a Pool?

Yes — A pool is worth it.

No — I wouldn't want the responsibility.

Other — I'll tell you in the comments.

Why Do You Drink Green Tea?

FitSugar — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0800

Green tea must currently be the most studied beverage on the planet. Another group of studies just came out showing that the brew reduces the brain plaque buildup that can lead to Alzheimer's. Green tea, with its high antioxidant count, also helps ward off certain cancers, helps fight HIV, protects the skin against UV damage, and boosts your metabolism. There are just so many reason to drink green tea, but for me taste would not be among them. I need to cut the grassy taste with jasmine petals or toasted rice, like genmai cha. With all its wonderful side effects, I am wondering . . .Source

Why Do You Drink Green Tea?

For my brain.

For my skin.

To fight cancer.

To boost my metabolism.

For the taste.

For all the reasons above.

I don't drink green tea. I think it tastes like grass.

Other — share the details below.

Would You Rather: MacBook Air or MSI X320?

geeksugar — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:30:40 -0800

We've heard this all before: MSI introduced an ultralight and portable laptop at CES yesterday that is touted to be an "Air Killer." Humm, I'm not so sure about that just yet, but it is a 2.9 pound, 1.98 centimeter package with a 13-inch widescreen (16:9) display (virtually a Macbook Air clone), so it's sounding pretty good so far. What's the biggest jaw dropper about the MSI? The price tag that starts at a whopping $1100 dollars cheaper than the Air at $700 bucks. Now, of course I'd need to know more details (ports, memory, hard drive space, etc.), but the X320 is looking pretty darn nice, especially since saving money is kinda key right now. Source

Would You Rather: MacBook Air or MSI X320?

MacBook Air all the way!

With that price, I'll take the MSI!

I don't need a super light laptop, since I don't carry mine around.

I don't care, I have a desktop.

Have You Ever Job Searched at Work?

SavvySugar — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:15:16 -0800

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Have You Ever Job Searched at Work?

Yes, I've performed most of my job search tasks while at work.

I've browsed job postings, but didn't use work as my primary job search time.

No, I'm too nervous that my employer would find out.

Something else. I'll tell you in the comments below.

Do You Like Runny Eggs?

partysugar — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:45:59 -0800

On New Year's Day, out at brunch, I ordered poached eggs — extra runny. My friend asked for fried eggs, over hard. They messed up our orders: I got the hard eggs and he got the runny eggs. We were both incredibly disappointed, but when he saw the egg ooze golden yolk all over his plate, he totally gagged! He finds runny eggs disgusting, but I happen to love them. Where do you stand?

Do You Like Runny Eggs?

I'm with you. The runnier the better.

I'm with your friend. Runny eggs are gross.

I don't eat eggs.

Did You Leave a Pet at Home and Move Away?

PetSugar — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:20:59 -0800

Empty nest syndrome doesn't just affect parents as pets can be hit hard by a human family member moving out! After all, if Fido's used to curling up at your feet at night or Fluffy accustomed to laying on your lap while you watch TV, the vacant spot can not only cause confusion but sometimes even separation anxiety or other behavioral changes. Sadly, both of my childhood pets had passed away before I went away to college so I've never experienced this – have you? Source

Did You Leave a Pet at Home and Move Away?

Yes, I left my childhood pet(s) at my parents' home.

No, I didn't leave any pet(s) when I moved out.

We're all still one big happy family.

Something else. I'll share in my comments below.

Did Your Husband Leave You at the Hospital?

lilsugar — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:00:51 -0800

Proud new papa Jerry O'Connell held up his twin daughters' footprints for the paparazzi the other day as he went in the hospital to see Rebecca Romijn. Some husbands stay at the hospital when their wives give birth and others are more comfortable shuttling between her bedside and home. What did your better half do?Flynet

Did Your Husband Leave You at the Hospital?

Yes — He went back and forth between the hospital and our home.

No — He stayed with me the entire time.

Other — I'll tell you below.

Do You Make Your Own Stock?

partysugar — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:15:37 -0800

Do You Make Your Own Stock?

Yes

Only for a special occasion like Thanksgiving.

Other — I'll fill you in below.

Should You Be Able to Say Anything Negative on the Internet?

geeksugar — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:00:05 -0800

It's quite the litigious news day for the Internet, what with the news that a Yelp user is being sued for his negative review of a doctor, and a model is suing Google because of anonymous nasty comments about her which were posted on a Blogger-hosted blog.Disregarding the validity of each case, they both present interesting cases for how we should and shouldn't use the Internet; as for Yelp, you're supposed to be able to post negative reviews (reviews tending to be one way or the other); will each negative claim be investigated? Could I be sued for not being able to prove that I found a hair in my burrito?As for the nasty comments on a blog, I'm pretty sure this model will be told one way or another that a thicker skin is in order. Or will she? What are her rights (or anyone that's bullied) in comparison to the freedom of speech of the anonymous poster?What do you think? Should you be able to say anything negative on the Internet? What are the limits?Source

Should You Be Able to Say Anything Negative on the Internet?

Yes, you should be able to say anything negative you want on the Internet.

No, you need to exercise caution with anything you say, anonymous or not.

Something else. See my comment below.

Your Two Cents: Do You Pick Up Change on the Street?

SavvySugar — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:15:21 -0800

See a penny, pick it up? Marketplace interviewed one family of four who collected more than $1,000 in 2008 by picking up coins on the street. If you're worried about germs, the mom Barbara has her family covered and said, "We're all looking around. You know, we have our glasses; we have our Purell bottles; we have our little change purses." Do you keep a look out for coins when you're out and about? Source

Your Two Cents: Do You Pick Up Change on the Street?

Yes, I usually pick up change on the street.

Only if it's heads-up!

It depends on the value of the coin.

No, I never pick up change on the street.

Something else. I'll tell you in the comments below.