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Indecision 2008

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Tomorrow is the second presidential debate. As you watch, pay close attention to the candidates' views on specific issues, then list them under three columns: Agree, Disagree and No Opinion. Who is more in line with your thinking?
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Marcyw3119
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Anybody get super anxious when considering the change in lifestyle?

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JenZingalie
Answer:TO Marcyw3119 I wanted to say a few things. There are steps you can take to lesson the anxiety, firstly, talk to a financial advisor to see if this...
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Marcyw3119
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My husband and I are a waiting family, hoping to adopt a child from...

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VictoriaB
Answer:Hi, Marcy I don't know all that much about this subject, but what I've been told is that as soon as you hold the child in your arms, you suddenly...
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springshine
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Isn't it short sighted to only want boy children?

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diana_knight
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Custody of a child that has night terrors, what do we do to stop this?

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VictoriaB
Answer:You might want to check out Dr. Harvey Karp. He has been profiled on TV many times showing how to calm crying babies. Here is his web site: http...
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Changeling
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How long does it take to adopt a child?

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BossNumber1
Answer:My parent's adopted a 15 year old from Kazahkstan a couple years ago. The process took about a year before they could bring him home, and then it was...
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wishuponastar
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Where would I begin to explore becoming a foster parent?

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JudyCanWrite
Answer:Hello Wish, There are some wonderful foster agencies in each and every state. My husband and I began fostering almost 3 years ago and it is a truly...
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What are the costs associated with adopting a child?

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