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  1. I was talking to a guy at Costco who said the same thing happened to him. It appears the battery on mine is now not holding a charge. @Doe Be Doe, here's a link to the one I saw at Costco and to the Black and Decker on Amazon..
  2. I like him too but, like you, am not a fan of Black Flag. Like others, I avoid large crowds. Back in the mid-1990's some friends and I decided attending Taste of Chicago on July 3 and watching the fireworks from Grant Park was a fabulous idea. It wasn't. There were way too many people at TOC to enjoy eating anything. The fireworks were spectacular but it was hard to be comfortable with nearly a million other people. However, we were impressed by how the City, the police, and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) handled the exiting crowds. 'L' cars were waiting to shuttle people to stations where they could catch trains going north, west, south, and southwest; every bus that wasn't actively working a route was waiting to shuttle people to designated red and blue line subway stations and to bus stops outside of The Loop, and the commuter trains would load and go. Watching the logistical show was almost better than the fireworks.
  3. rvwnsd

    Stereo?

    I had a Bose speaker that I could stream to from my phone. Recently, I bought Alexa and am very happy with the sound quality. You can buy multiples and string 'em together. Should you go down this route, watch Best Buy for package deals. I bought two Alexa base units for less than the price of a base unit and an add-on pod.
  4. I also have a Dyson, but would not recommend it. After about a year the dustbin started coming off in my hand every time I'd try to empty it. For a $500 stick vac I expect better quality. Costco has an LG rechargeable stick vac that looks to be pretty good and Black and Decker sells one that has a removeable battery pac so you can buy extras and keep 'em charged, I'm thinking about replacing my Dyson with the B&D.
  5. Aw, man, I am sorry to hear of your health issues, @BasketBaller. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
  6. This PC Magazine article describes what Mister Number does.
  7. At one time, "effeminate" was used to mean "Womanly; tender, affectionate, caring" as well as "Exhibiting behavior or mannerisms considered typical of a female; unmasculine." The former definition is obsolete, while the latter is the standard definition of the word. "Feminine" means "Of or pertaining to the female gender; womanly." Unless you present yourself as a woman, you are not "feminine." If you don't want to use the word "effeminate," then you might want to call yourself "unmasculine" or "less masculine than average." My suggestion is to avoid the labels altogether. Simply be "you" and accept yourself as "you." It is easier said than done, but once you start doing so your world will improve ten thousand-fold.
  8. If you are a coffee drinker, bring your coffee maker. Also, the kitchen tools you love and use every day. I did not bring my OXO Good Grips spoons and spatulas when my company moved me into a corporate apartment, thinking the ones provided would be "good enough." After a week, faced with the prospect of using crap tools for three months I bought a new set. My wrists thanked me. This is also a good time to discard stuff that you've been meaning to replace. You can buy the new stuff when you get to the new place.
  9. This is a new phenom? Where has The Post been for the last several decades? Women have been complaining about this for years!
  10. You might want to post a link to his ad. I searched RM and could not locate a profile.
  11. Yes. However, that's gonna be $50 extra.
  12. After several bad Uber experiences (un-air conditioned car in Chicago during an August heat wave, driver who reeked from weed in San Diego, racist driver in Phoenix) I started exclusively using Lyft. Haven't had one bad Lyft driver. I've noticed several drivers do so for both, but I've also noticed many Uber drivers only drive for Uber.
  13. I would want to, um, uh Sorry, I forgot the topic.
  14. As others have stated/alluded to, you are staying in a remote wasteland where there's nothing much to do. The least distant places are Venice and Santa Monica. If you like people-watching, an evening in either place will be fun. That said, I've eaten at a couple of Paul Matin's locations (the place @Lucky recommended) and thought the food was very good.
  15. Where in LA will you be staying and will you have a car?
  16. My first trip to PS was in 2000 and most of the bars were there at that time.
  17. Given the pearl-clutching we see about tattoos, facial hair, piercing, texting, "over-used" words, the evolution of language, and [fill in the blank with more] it would seem everyone is wearing a strand or twelve. Personally, I like it. Not sure I'd wear them, but that's because I don't like anything around my neck.
  18. The other, more likely, explanation is "clean cut" is not as popular as it was 12 - 15 years ago. Styles and fashion have changed. Plus, the clean-cut 26 year old who was escorting 15 years ago is 41. He might still be escorting and might still be clean-cut, but he's not in his 20's any more.
  19. Found this article after searching for "HTML 5 video not found"
  20. Canned pumpkin is also good for cats who suffer from hyperthyroidism. Makes for a less unpleasant litterbox. I use the following prepared/canned foods: - No salt added canned tomatoes - Lime/lemon juice in recipes - Broccoli slaw - Canned chicken soup (Progresso) - Boxed chicken, beef, and vegetable stock
  21. It probably did not display using RM search because the ad is frozen. I searched Google for "Alex Hawk Escort" and it displayed the link.
  22. Here's a link to his ad, which is frozen.
  23. Keep the chest hair and open those buttons! Fool doesn't know of what he speaks.
  24. While I do enjoy the roots associated with my home and my cats (a/k/a "the boys"), I don't feel drawn to a relationship other than those I have with friends and family/extended family. That said, I agree with your friend insofar as craving stability. While my trips are always fun, there is something special about returning home. I think being away from home makes me appreciate it. Plus...the cats! I soooooo agree with this.
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