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Got a call, 703-889-6741, offering me an interview with a local company for a temporary contract employment position.

I fear it's a scam, but they do have a website and an office in Herndon, VA, which is area code 703.

I'm 53 and have been unemployed for 2 years. I've sent out hundreds of resumes and can't even get an interview, never mind a job. I have over 30 years experience in business (accounting)

What gives?

Going to White Sox vs Red Sox Labor Day....Any good spots to eat...somewher the locals go, that's good, where tourists wouldn't know about?

Thanks

There's an infomercial pitching this hedge trimmer...It looks pretty good but anyone out there actual have one? What do you think of it?

Thanks

There's an infomercial pitching this hedge trimmer...It looks pretty good but anyone out there actual have one? What do you think of it?

Thanks

They claim it can add 50 yards to your drive and it will straighten out your drive, so I was thinking about buying one. Has anyone purchased one? If so, would you recommend it or is it a scam? Thanks

When George Bush was running for election, he wanted to let individuals invest part of their social secuity account in the stock market?

Another great idea from the worst President in US History!

I went to my doctor the other day and the nurse asked me if I exercise. I said "Yes, I play alot of golf..." She laughed and sid "Golf isn't exercise !"

I went to my doctor the other day and the nurse asked me if I exercise. I said "Yes, I play alot of golf..." She laughed and sid "Golf isn't exercise !"

(This is a very good article that explains why nice guys finish last !) FYI

Dating Secret Exposed: Why Nice Guys Finish Last

By April Masini

Updated: Jun 20, 2008

Are you a nice guy who has always wondered why the cocky guy -- the one who barely appears interested in the girl -- is usually the one who gets the girl?

Have you suffered from hearing the words, "You're a really nice guy, but I only like you as a friend," from a woman who you would do (or may, in fact, have already done) just about anything and everything for -- only to turn around and watch her date (or even chase) a guy who treats her like she's nothing special? And are you stumped wondering why she would date a guy who treats her like that when she could have you who would treat her like a princess and give her everything she wants? Well, you better brace yourself because I'm going to tell you a couple of secrets that you might not want to hear.

First, "nice" equates with boring and predictable. Look up "nice" in the dictionary and you find: pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory. In other words, average -- not exceptional, not exciting, and not sexy.I'll bet you've never heard a woman say she didn't want to date a guy because he was too confident, too passionate, or too exciting -- have you? But, I'll bet you have heard women say things like, "He's such a nice guy. He's so sweet and he's always there for me, but I only like him as a friend." Or, "He's such a good guy -- kind, thoughtful, generous, honest, loyal -- but there's no chemistry. He just doesn't turn me on." Sadly, I hear it all the time. The fact is, Mr. Nice Guy, you cannot bore a woman into feeling attracted to you or into wanting to date you. And as obvious as that sounds, if you are one of those guys I described that is exactly what you are trying to do. And it won't work.

Please understand that I am not suggesting that you mistreat women or disrespect them in any way.

What I suggesting is that you value and respect yourself more.

What I suggesting is that you value and respect yourself more.

To illustrate what I mean: The answer to the question, "Why does the guy who doesn't appear to care as much about the girl get the girl?" is simple: The nice guy cares too much, too soon. He has made the woman too important and too valuable and it shows in everything he says and does. He is too available, too eager to please, too accommodating, and he gives too much -- all without getting anything in return. By doing so, he has made himself appear desperate, insecure, needy of this woman's attention, affection, and approval -- and he has stripped himself of any value in her eyes. After all, if he's already doing and giving everything, without her doing or giving anything - why would she value him? She won't. She is not going to value him any more than he values himself. What she is going to do is look for someone else, someone who she perceives as being more worthy, more confident, and more valuable.

It works like this:

Once you need something, or you want it too badly, you forfeit your strength and lose all power of negotiation.

Once you need something, or you want it too badly, you forfeit your strength and lose all power of negotiation. You are in a position of weakness and you are perceived as weak. Someone (or something) else is in control of you, the situation, and it's outcome. Men in this situation appear to be anything but confident, strong, and exciting. More, they are perceived as being unworthy and as lacking value.

Translation: Things that are easily acquired, obtained, or maintained, without any effort or sacrifice, lack value... it's human nature.

The secret to why the cocky guy wins with women, over the nice guy, is that he is perceived as being a stronger, more confident guy with more value. How? He never invests everything -- his entire being, ego, and self-worth in what one woman's response or reaction to him is. He doesn't gush with compliments; he isn't always available; he doesn't give too much; and he knows he isn't going to die if a woman says "no" to him. More, his attitude is, yeah, I'd like to go out with you, but if I can't, that's OK -- I'm a busy guy, with exciting things going on, and lots of other options.

There is NO Way That Wa George Steinbrener !!!

Has anyone noticed lately that headlights are way too bright. Especially on SUV's, Pickup trucks and high end cars. They all have the regular headlight and now they have 2 additional lights below....It's just like they are driving with their high beams on !!! I think it's VERY dangerous!!

My cousin had a baby boy the other day. Her mother-in-law was in the waiting room when the baby was born. So, the nurse comes out and tells her that mother and child are doing fine. Then she asks the nurse "is it boy or a girl?" The nurse replies "I can't tell you. The Privacy Act forbids me from telling you."

Isn't that absolutely ridiculous ?????

Four cast members won't be returning to the show next season.

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"Boston Legal" fans should prepare for some big changes at their favorite Beantown law firm.

JOHN LARROQUETTE of "Night Court" fame will join the hit ABC show as a senior partner who transfers from New York, while blonde beauty TARA SUMMERS ("Dirt") has been cast as a hot young associate -- but the new additions come at the loss of several current cast members.

JULIE BOWEN and MARK VALLEY, the casual lovers who were recently forced to redefine their relationship after they discovered they are expecting a child, are being written off the show.

Fellow castmates RENE AUBERJONOIS -- aka senior partner Paul Lewiston -- and CONSTANCE ZIMMER, who plays Claire Simms, will also be leaving the show.

Four cast members won't be returning to the show next season.

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"Boston Legal" fans should prepare for some big changes at their favorite Beantown law firm.

JOHN LARROQUETTE of "Night Court" fame will join the hit ABC show as a senior partner who transfers from New York, while blonde beauty TARA SUMMERS ("Dirt") has been cast as a hot young associate -- but the new additions come at the loss of several current cast members.

JULIE BOWEN and MARK VALLEY, the casual lovers who were recently forced to redefine their relationship after they discovered they are expecting a child, are being written off the show.

Fellow castmates RENE AUBERJONOIS -- aka senior partner Paul Lewiston -- and CONSTANCE ZIMMER, who plays Claire Simms, will also be leaving the show.