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   Come and See

   May 30, 2023 by ten ocho recon scout

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   Should probably put this in the what have you watched recently thread, but figured I would make a separate thread, for anyone who might be interested who don't check that thread often (like me) Come and See is an old movie (80s). Came out of the Soviet Union, about WW2 in Belarus. Critically acclaimed and for good reason. Wasn't available out here for years (maybe old VHS?). I bought the bluray of it a few years ago when it finally released. It's available for streaming now (finally) on Amazon and Vudu. The title is from the bible. About the 7 seals. For its time it was very brutal. Movies since have become bloodied, so it's not anything that wil…

   

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   Gen Z 1 2

   May 20, 2023 by cals

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   I just had some observations about todays late teens and early twenty-somethings. I don’t think it’s groundbreaking or comedy ready, just some observations about this group in my area. 1) Lots of young dudes with white fros. I’m not sure if this is because of my next observation or what, I just see non-black teenage boys with giant curly hair… a lot. 2) Most kids look half-Hispanic. It’s not like I see a lot of Latino kids during my day (ok yes I do) but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a fully Caucasian teenager in like 7 years. 3) They all wear sweat pants, all the time. 4) They’re all like 5’8. I can’t remember the last time I saw someone under 25 t…

   

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   Mental Health struggles (Deep post).

   May 24, 2023 by angelsfan100

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   I am wondering if anyone here has or currently struggles with their mental health. I won't go too deep into detail, but I know for myself as a late 20 something I have struggled quite a bit with depression. A lot of it correlates to being lonely, etc. Everything just feels empty as of late. It all tends to go away when I go do something with friends, family or go on a date with this girl I'm into. Or even when I'm at work. But once I get home this depressed feeling just comes back on me like a brick wall. It's often a feeling of helplessness if there's any way I can describe it. I do know a lot of you are older and have quite a bit more experience in life -- so natu…

   

   Last reply by angelsfan100, May 30, 2023

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   Darwin Award candidate

   July 7, 2015 by Tank

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   http://ktla.com/2015/07/06/former-gaston-actor-at-disney-world-killed-in-firework-incident/

   

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   My Wienermobile Has A New Name…

   May 17, 2023 by HanfordGuy

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   It’s F-R-A-N-K. “Frankmobiles” will be also handing out coupons for hotdogs if their name is Frank. OSCAR MAYER WIENERMOBILE GETS A NEW REBRAND, NAME TO CELEBRATE FRANKS https://abc7chicago.com/amp/oscar-mayer-wienermobile-frankmobile-hot-dogs-mobile/13260290/ CHICAGO (WLS) -- Oscar Mayer's Wienermobile is no more. The Chicago-based meat brand is giving a new name to its beloved company vehicle.As of Wednesday, Oscar Mayer's Wienermobile will now be known as the Frankmobile. According to Oscar Mayer, this is the first rebrand since the frankfurter-shaped vehicle hit the road in 1936. The six Frankmobiles will have new side decals asking people "Ple…

   

   Last reply by Roy Hobbs, May 27, 2023

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   AM Radio…Ded???

   May 17, 2023 by HanfordGuy

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   Say goodbye to AM radio: Why carmakers are removing it from new models https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/4004678-say-goodbye-to-am-radio-why-carmakers-are-removing-it-from-new-models/ Your next car might be missing a button – the one to switch between AM and FM radio. Car manufacturers are increasingly opting to eliminate AM radio in their new vehicles. BMW, Mazda, Volvo, Volkswagen and Tesla, among others, have either already removed or plan to remove AM radio from at least some electric models. Ford is going even further, reports the Detroit Free Press, and ditching AM in all new cars – gas or electric…

   

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   Public Service Announcement

   May 17, 2023 by ten ocho recon scout

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   This one is for all of you who have kids, specifically sons. (Or those of you youngsters on this site). In the past 2 years or so, a new scam has gone crazy. Essentially lonely and naive young men being randomly friended by a smoking hot chick way out of their league on social media. Smoking hot chick randomly finds them and thinks their cute, and wants to be friends. As the dirty talk flys, random hot chick sends nudes. Asks for nudes in return. "Noooo! I want one with your face" Horney young guy falls for it and does it. Immediately random hot chick is really a man (duh... in real life random hot chick's don't need to find strang…

   

   Last reply by PattyD22, May 19, 2023

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   PattyD22

   May 19, 2023 by ten ocho recon scout

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   I was late to the old thread so I'll start a new one. Please tell me you're sleeping late and being a complete and utter piece of shit... You're not doing the "I'm getting bored, I need a job" thing? Please?

   

   Last reply by PattyD22, May 19, 2023

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    BBQ sauce pros 1 2 3

    February 23, 2018 by notherhalo

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    the bottled stuff is very thick, like ketchup the restaurant stuff is a little more runny, but seems to always taste better Is the best BBQ sauce home made? whats a good recipe?

    

    Last reply by Blarg, May 19, 2023

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    Hanging it up today 1 2

    April 28, 2023 by PattyD22

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    Much like @Vegas Halo Fanand hopefully my brother, @ten ocho recon scout very soon, I officially hung up my jacket today on our retirement wall at our headquarters in Los Angeles after 33 1/2 years. It was more emotional than I thought it would be, but I truly appreciate the friends, co-workers and family that got to spend the day with me. I truly have appreciated serving the citizens of Los Angeles and I look forward to spending more time with my wife, kids and grandkids. It’s been an amazing journey.

    

    Last reply by Lhalo, May 8, 2023

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    Spotify Playlists.. 1 2

    November 17, 2017 by Chuck

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    Let's use this thread for sharing some good Spotify playlists, recommendations, etc. whether they're your own or someone else's. Here's a playlist I put together of mostly alt-80s music, but some 90's, new stuff and real old stuff.

    

    Last reply by T.G., May 3, 2023

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    Stock Market: The Thread 1 2 3 4 66

    July 31, 2014 by fan_since79

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    Dow is off 273 points, and the S&P is below its 50-day moving average. Not good. Just the other day we were told the economy was growing at a "robust" pace. LOL.

    

    Last reply by Lhalo, April 26, 2023

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    Pit Bulls = Killers 1 2 3 4 9

    May 10, 2013 by fan_since79

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    63-year woman on her morning walk, killed by four pit bulls. Deputies are searching for the dogs tonight. Near Palmdale. I hate these stories. There seem to be more of them lately. http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/10/us-usa-dog-attack-idUSBRE94901A20130510

    

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    Happy Birthday Kelvim Escobar and... 1 2

    April 11, 2022 by T.G.

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    And Happy Birthday Mark Teixeira, Jason Varitek, Bret Saberhagen... And @Lou!!

    

    Last reply by T.G., April 11, 2023

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    Talk about a bad night

    April 8, 2023 by ten ocho recon scout

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    Last night, my coworkers stopped a car with 2 gangsters in it. The driver got out of the vehicle with a gun, and was shot by the Po Po. He was hit, but just wounded. He ran off, hopping a fence. My coworkers broadcast that, put it out on the radio and set up a perimeter. (They stayed with the car because it had another guy in it, and you don't run past a car if that's the case, because you don't know if he's armed or not.) Anywho, about a minute later they heard a new volley of gunshots a block or two away. When the coppers got there they found bad guy, in worse shape than they remember. He was unconscious, so they couldn't ask him "huh? The hell happe…

    

    Last reply by AngelsLakersFan, April 10, 2023

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    Fantasy baseball 1 2

    March 23, 2023 by UndertheHalo

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    Hello. Plz join the baseball league. ok, thank you. Baseball season is upon us! Join my league "The most special boys" https://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/b1/120334/invitation?key=91980be6a03ece35&ikey=993083950f18b7db&soc_src=app-sh

    

    Last reply by katie, March 28, 2023

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    GB

    March 14, 2023 by Brandon

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    Just saw this clip of a dude hitting 15/1 Reminded me of our trip with James, Adam, Keith, Christine, et al......All while I dressed up as some Fear and Loathing character for the lolz. We need to do this again dude.

    

    Last reply by Blarg, March 27, 2023

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    Does anyone else leave the stock image people in the frame?

    March 12, 2023 by notherhalo

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    My family does it, they always look better and happier than us Now I'm shopping online for frames in my office but looking closely at the people that come it Curious if others have done it

    

    Last reply by AngelsLakersFan, March 14, 2023

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    MLB suspends Trevor Bauer for TWO seasons 1 2 3 4 23

    April 29, 2022 by mmc

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    COVID-19 Vaccine -- Finally Got it.

    April 25, 2021 by W.E. Baxter Author

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    I hesitated at first because of 2 reasons: 1) The conspiracy theory that the vaccine is 666, and 2) I was afraid the vaccine would kill me quick because I had a massive pulmonary embolism 5 years ago which did a lot of damage. I later realized that the conspiracy theory which was spread by a wacko You-Tube Evangelist by the name of "Richie from Boston" was entirely false, and that I had more of a chance of dying by not taking it and catching COVID-19. That would kill me for sure. Now I feel I have done my part in bringing an end to this pandemic madness.

    

    Last reply by cals, March 2, 2023

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    Any extreme music identifiers out there?

    February 24, 2023 by notherhalo

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    I am trying to find out the artist or name of this song for a comedy video we are trying to produce tried shazam and a couple other type services, any idea? https://www.facebook.com/reel/510140624590929?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&mibextid=0NULKw thanks

    

    Last reply by Taylor, February 27, 2023

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    Aviation Fans 1 2 3 4 33

    May 16, 2015 by mp170.6

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    There seems to be a lot of aviation fans here. How about a thread dedicated to favorite planes, air crashes, etc?

    

    Last reply by Jason, February 26, 2023

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    Some Military Stuff 1 2

    February 19, 2023 by Brandon

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    Been watching a ton of videos on this dude the past two years. Dude has 33 confirmed kills, but way more. He also was the one (or his Army Ranger team rather) that saved the real guy that the Mark Wahlberg movie was based off. He resonates with me because he's also colorblind but got through unlike me at MEPS. If you want some real behind the scenes stuff, watch this dudes videos if you are interested. Feel free to post other military based stories, info, or knowledge.

    

    Last reply by Kotchman, February 23, 2023

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    Supplemental $$$ ideas

    February 22, 2023 by HaloMilliVanilli

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    I work at a career I enjoy in the healthcare industry. Some days, I'm slammed and don't have much downtime. Other days, I have time on my hands waiting for action. Most of the latter days, I read up on sports, AW, fantasy stuff. Was thinking recently that I might be able to do some secondary work in the background on those slow days but not sure what. Something I could do remotely, more of a piece-meal gig where I get paid for completed work. Anybody have thoughts/suggestions? I make pretty good money as is but could always make some additional fun money for trips, gambling, what not. Before some of you comedians chime in, gay phone sex is out. Unless it pays…

    

    Last reply by Jason, February 23, 2023

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    AW.com's most used words and phrases 1 2 3

    August 30, 2013 by Brandon

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    What are they? I got: Mathis hyperbole strawman disingenuous

    

    Last reply by Taylor, February 20, 2023

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    RIP Tim McCarver

    February 16, 2023 by Lhalo

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    81 Years old.

    

    Last reply by Vegas Halo Fan, February 17, 2023

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    Raquel Welch, dead at 82

    February 15, 2023 by Spirit

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    She deserves her own thread

    

    Last reply by HanfordGuy, February 17, 2023

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    Who were your favorite athletes as a kid?

    February 11, 2023 by Brandon

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    Was talking with a buddy about our childhood idols. Who were yours? Penny Hardaway, Deion Sanders, and Martin Brodeur

    

    Last reply by Lhalo, February 13, 2023

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    How color blind are you... 1 2 3 4

    July 17, 2014 by red321

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    http://www.xrite.com/online-color-test-challenge I scored a 51...which I think puts me in the...color challenged, but not color clueless part of the gene pool

    

    Last reply by katie, February 13, 2023

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    The Challenger Anniversary 1 2 3

    January 30, 2023 by Tank

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    37 years ago today in 1986, the Space Shuttle “Challenger” broke apart 73 seconds into its flight. It exploded and the remaining parts fell down to the Atlantic Ocean from 43,000 feet. All seven members of the crew died. It was the first fatal space flight accident in U.S history. Where were you on that fateful day? I was a second year teacher. I had a planning period to start the day and was excited about the first teacher going up in space. Was even planning to try and follow a couple of the lessons she was going to teach while up there. l didn't have a tv in my room so I wasn't watching. Our school secretary came in and told me the news, and I turned on my radio. …

    

    Last reply by Taylor, February 6, 2023

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