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   Out of prison

   May 21, 2022 by Vegas Halo Fan

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   I will be retiring from state service in order to pursue a different professional opportunity. After 21 years, I will no longer be locked up on the job. It came down to me finally getting sufficiently fed up with the poor management and virtually nonexistent communication in my division and the condescending treatment of facility medical administrators. An APRN who I worked with at DOC got similarly fed up, and he took a job with a hospice company. Said hospice company interviewed me and offered me a job on the spot. My hope is that I can work for these people for 2-3 years and do sufficient damage to my bills (with both Social Security and state retirement coming in) to …

   

   Last reply by ten ocho recon scout, June 4, 2022

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   There once was a gal named. . . 1 2 3

   November 28, 2017 by Dtwncbad

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   There once was a gal named Mona. . . (One line per post please)

   

   Last reply by Blarg, May 31, 2022

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   Don't eat romaine lettuce 1 2 3

   November 20, 2018 by Taylor

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   https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/2018/o157h7-11-18/index.html

   

   Last reply by Taylor, May 31, 2022

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   Losing a pet.... 1 2 3 4

   December 3, 2015 by Chuck

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   I don't know about you, but I'm very attached to my pets, especially my dogs. Today I woke up to my dog Princess (Boxer-Pitbull mix) dead on the side of my house. She gets let out every morning to go potty for 10-15 minutes every morning, but today she didn't return. I went to look for her and found her on the side of the house with her tongue out, white foam on the ground, needles/brush on her tongue. I believe she was poisoned or eat/drank something poisonous. Anyhow, I don't know about you but losing a dog is very tough. This gal followed me everywhere and was by my side wherever I went, or cuddling with me on the couch or bed during games or movies. I…

   

   Last reply by Slegnaac, May 14, 2022

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   Moving to Colorado. Tips? 1 2 3

   October 13, 2018 by failos

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   I’m moving to Colorado tomorrow for a job. Was born and raised in CA, so this will be a big change. I’m moving to the Boulder area. Are any of you familiar with the area? Nobody likes California transplants, so I want to make a great impression

   

   Last reply by AngelsLakersFan, May 11, 2022

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   Happy Birthday Arch…

   May 7, 2022 by T.G.

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   Happy Birthday @arch stanton. Wishing you all the best! You share a birthday with James Loney!

   

   Last reply by Lou, May 8, 2022

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   Knife sharpening pros

   April 29, 2022 by Tank

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   We need one for our kitchen knives. Have never owned one and don’t know what type is best to use - the fancy stick you see chefs on tv using or the little electric ones. Which type is the best to use?

   

   Last reply by Lhalo, May 4, 2022

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   Are you right-handed or left-handed? 1 2

   May 3, 2022 by Taylor

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   Apparently less than 10 percent of the population is left-handed (like me). Let's see if the AW community is representative of the general population.

   

   Last reply by T.G., May 4, 2022

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    Question from Colorado Springs, CO: 1 2

    April 14, 2022 by W.E. Baxter Author

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    Has Arte Moreno and The Angels purchased Angel Stadium of Anaheim yet? What's the latest?

    

    Last reply by W.E. Baxter Author, April 26, 2022

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    Would you rather . . . 1 2 3

    April 17, 2022 by Tank

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    . . . be fluent in every language or a master of every musical instrument?

    

    Last reply by Tank, April 22, 2022

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    Robert Morse Has Passed Away

    April 21, 2022 by failos

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    Such a fantastic actor, and although he lived a long life, I am saddened by this news. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/robert-morse-dead-mad-men-tony-winner-1235133283/

    

    Last reply by Jay, April 22, 2022

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    Bands that have progressively gotten worse 1 2 3 4

    May 22, 2013 by InsideThePark

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    Metallica Bullet For My Valentine 30 Seconds to Mars

    

    Last reply by tdawg87, April 20, 2022

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    What’s your favorite instrumental song? 1 2 3 4 5

    February 27, 2022 by Tank

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    Funeral For a Friend by Elton John is high on my list. So is the theme for Hawaii 5-0. whaddaya got?

    

    Last reply by cysomeawfulpitcher, April 19, 2022

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    What You Talkin’ ‘Bout Molly Shannon???

    April 13, 2022 by HanfordGuy

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    Molly Shannon Locked Herself in Hotel Bathroom to Escape “Relentless” Gary Coleman Shannon recalled the disturbing incident on The Howard Stern Show https://consequence.net/2022/04/molly-shannon-locked-herself-in-hotel-bathroom-to-escape-relentless-gary-coleman/ Wren Graves April 13, 2022 | 12:23pm ET Content warning: This article contains descriptions of sexual assault. In Molly Shannon’s new book Hello, Molly!, she recalled a disturbing encounter with Diff’rent Strokes star Gary Coleman, though the way she tells it, the incident was not without humor. Back when Shannon was a young, struggling actress, Coleman att…

    

    Last reply by St1ck, April 18, 2022

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    Gilbert Gottfried, Comedian and ‘Aladdin’ Star, Dies at 67

    April 12, 2022 by St1ck

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    Gilbert Gottfried Dead: Comedian and 'Aladdin' Star Was 67 - Variety https://variety.com/2022/film/news/gilbert-gottfried-dead-dies-comedian-aladdin-1235231387/

    

    Last reply by cysomeawfulpitcher, April 14, 2022

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    restroom for customer only

    March 29, 2022 by notherhalo

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    is that an indicator of an authentic chinese restaurant?

    

    Last reply by HanfordGuy, March 30, 2022

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    Happy Birthday Inside Pitch! 1 2

    March 24, 2022 by T.G.

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    Happy Birthday, @Inside Pitch! Wishing you all the best, you 800lb gorilla!

    

    Last reply by T.G., March 30, 2022

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    My Sister Passed Away 1 2

    March 14, 2022 by Stradling

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    Over the weekend we lost my sister, she was 56 years old. She helped raise me and was incredibly kind. When people talk about cancer being indiscriminate they aren’t kidding. She didn’t deserve any of this. She was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in November of 2020. She was living in North Dakota at the time. When we went out to see her she had pneumonia and at the same time received her diagnosis. We moved her home to Ca to live with her daughter. This past week she had a stroke and was taken to the hospital. She was starting to recover and then late Saturday night, early Sunday morning while still in the hospital she went into cardiac arrest. They reviv…

    

    Last reply by ten ocho recon scout, March 29, 2022

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    US Open Unrest 1 2 3

    July 29, 2013 by Lhalo

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    It sucks that a few A-holes have to ruin it for everyone else. There's talk of this being the last US Open. http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-huntington-beach-surfing-20130729,0,2894055.story

    

    Last reply by Taylor, March 29, 2022

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    Bad Metrolink Accident in Oxnard 1 2 3

    February 24, 2015 by Lhalo

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    30 people hurt and it doesn't look good. http://7online.com/news/metrolink-train-strikes-2-vehicles-in-california-multi-casualty-incident/532210/

    

    Last reply by FromJapan, March 18, 2022

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    Yin Diesel

    March 17, 2022 by tdawg87

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    Last reply by Jason, March 17, 2022

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    Question re: cord cutting 1 2 3 4 14

    February 11, 2018 by Angels_Make_Me_Drink

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    I know this has been discussed at length here so if mods want to close this, I understand...my thing with cord cutting is I want to be able to watch Lakers, Ducks, and Angels games...I know I can watch the Ducks and Angels...anyone know how I can watch Lakers' games if I cut the cord? I'm thinking about signing up for either youtube tv or direct now (any recommendations?), and hulu..I already have netflix. Also, any internet provider recommendations? Right now I'm paying $140 a month for cable + internet and I'm looking to cut that in half.

    

    Last reply by well_red, March 17, 2022

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    Your 3 Favorite Songs 1 2

    March 8, 2022 by T.G.

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    What are your three favorite songs of all time? For me... 1. Dreams - Fleetwood Mac 2. Higher Love - Steve Winwood 3. Boys of Summer - Don Henley

    

    Last reply by HanfordGuy, March 16, 2022

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    Do people really like salted chocolate?

    March 11, 2022 by notherhalo

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    or are they just trying to say, "Im better than you"

    

    Last reply by Lou, March 15, 2022

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    Sous Vide

    March 5, 2022 by Lhalo

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    I think Sinead/Prince said it best. Nothing compares. Olive oil, salt, pepper and fresh rosemary from the backyard. Just a two minute reverse sear on each side after 130 degrees for an hour and you have perfection.

    

    Last reply by Jay, March 7, 2022

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    Happy Birthday Tank

    February 21, 2022 by T.G.

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    Happy birthday @Tank. Hope you have a giant zucchini and assorted other squash of your liking. What kind of cake are we having?

    

    Last reply by ten ocho recon scout, February 23, 2022

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    Oreos 1 2

    September 8, 2021 by Tank

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    What’s the worst flavor Oreo you can think of? shrimp Alfredo oreo microwave tuna Oreo toothpaste and orange juice Oreos

    

    Last reply by Taylor, February 23, 2022

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    RIP Bob Saget 1 2

    January 10, 2022 by Lhalo

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    Both him and Norm in such a short period. Damn.

    

    Last reply by HanfordGuy, February 23, 2022

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    Finnish cross-country skier suffers frozen penis: 'The pain was unbearable'

    February 21, 2022 by HanfordGuy

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    https://www.yahoo.com/sports/beijing-olympics-finnish-cross-country-skier-suffers-frozen-penis-the-pain-was-unbearable-190726163.html The Olympics are always filled with interesting, heartwarming and sometimes bizarre storylines. On Saturday, Finnish cross-country skier Remi Lindholm suffered a frozen penis during the men’s 50-kilometre mass start race in Zhangjiakou. "You can guess which body part was a little bit frozen when I finished,” he told Finnish media. “It was one of the worst competitions I've been in. It was just about battling through.” With howling, freezing winds making for chilling temperatures, organizers delayed the start of the r…

    

    Last reply by HanfordGuy, February 22, 2022

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    Do you love your work? 1 2 3 4 5

    September 6, 2016 by m0nkey

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    By love, I mean it is a passion of yours. Or do you not hate it? I'm in the "I don't hate the work I do" crowd

    

    Last reply by Blarg, February 22, 2022

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