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    Dunkin Donuts - An American Tragedy

    In the mid-eighties I was assigned to a tiny Air Force Station near Manchester, New Hampshire. It was unwritten policy that whoever was running late to work could simply stop in at DD and pick up donuts for the crew, and all would be forgiven. Those were some good donuts, at least back then...
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    What's members experience with 3 Series BMWs?

    The 3 Series BMW is a great car. Handling and especially the steering is the best in its class. Styling is nice too; I always enjoy looking at them when I blow by them on the Autobahn. (M3 excepted, of course) :D I was sure I'd be buying a BMW before leaving Europe. I had all the details...
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    So, what do you feed your dog/cat?

    Boomer gets Nutro Natural Select (lamb meal and rice).
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    Sayings or statements that don't make sense

    "Same difference"...??? "I could care less", when the speaker apparently does not care at all. "The life of Riley"...who the heck was Riley and what was noteworthy about his life? "Busier than a one-legged man at an ass-kicking contest"...I would think he'd have nothing at all to do.
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    I've fallen in love with a pit bull

    Congratulations, Rain. I hope you have many happy years together.
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    HTF REVIEW: Kung Fu - The Complete First Season.

    Mr. Barry Meyer, Chairman and CEO Warner Brothers Entertainment Dear sir: Although I am glad for the opportunity to buy the DVD release of "Kung Fu, season 1", I regret that I can not support your decision to release this DVD set in modified aspect ratio. Please understand that the...
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    new study says alcohol damages hearing

    Apparently it affects your vision, too. ;)
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    I confess...I'm sick of beer. I hate it.

    Cool. More for me. :D You're not missing anything you can't live without, and you'll probably live longer. :emoji_thumbsup:
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    Why do people talk extra loud on cell phones?

    Maybe they have POS Siemens cell phones like my wife's and mine, and if they speak at a normal level the person on the distant end will NOT hear them. Of course that only accounts for 5% of the idiots. I can't wait for this contract to expire...
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    Advice on dogs.

    At the least, it's a good indication that a puppy might be a bad idea right now. There are hundreds (thousands?) of great dogs needing homes in your area, many of which are already housetrained and who won't chew everything in sight out of boredom or simply teething. Good luck!
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    The HTF Pet thread

    We have an 8 year old Golden Retriever named Boomer, or more formally, "Tanley von der Zuchtgemeinschaft Kira". We got Boomer shortly after his second birthday, after his former "backyard breeder wannabe" owners gave up trying to breed him with their bitch. When he came to us, Boomer was...
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    Why I will buy another Saab

    Volvo, Jaguar, and Aston Martin are all Ford owned, as well as Land Rover and Mazda--although I'm not 100% sure if those last two are wholly owned by Ford. Volvos are made in Sweden and elsewhere in Europe. I toured the factory in Trollhatten, Sweden last month. There, they build the XC90...
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    Advice on dogs.

    I'm a happy Golden Retriever owner, but I don't necessarily recommend a Golden in your situation. They shed--some of them shed quite a lot. What you might want to consider is one of the wire-haired breeds. Like the poodle, they tend not to shed. I would also strongly recommend not getting...
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    DVD Review HTF Review: Johnny English

    After renting Johnny English, I liked the film enough to buy a copy. I'm sure I'll watch it several times, on occasions when I want a mindless laugh. I enjoyed this film much better than the Austin Powers movies--especially Goldmember, which I care for. The negative comments about John...
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