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by nwadeicer
Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:52 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: RIP PeeWee Herman
Replies: 2
Views: 895

RIP PeeWee Herman

https://edition.cnn.com/2023/07/31/ente ... index.html
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Loved his show PeeWee's Playhouse and his movies. Didn't realize he had been battling cancer.
https://edition.cnn.com/2023/07/31/ente ... index.html

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by nwadeicer
Sat Jul 08, 2023 5:50 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Parents of young children (and dog owners): What is your least favorite holiday and why is it the 4th of July?
Replies: 15
Views: 1741

Re: Parents of young children (and dog owners): What is your least favorite holiday and why is it the 4th of July?

I don't have a problem with the 4th of July. We give our dogs medication that calms them for the evening. What I do have a problem with is the fact the 4th of July has turned into a week, or longer, celebration...

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by nwadeicer
Sun Jun 11, 2023 10:21 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Interstate 95 span collapes in Philadelphia - Vehicle Fire
Replies: 11
Views: 2064

Re: Interstate 95 span collapes in Philadelphia - Vehicle Fire

It took them 6 weeks to rebuild the I-85 portion that collapsed. I'm sure they will be able to do the same in PHL.

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by nwadeicer
Tue Jun 06, 2023 5:45 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Airport Mistakes
Replies: 324
Views: 72221

Re: Airport Mistakes

I couldn't agree more with you. ATL is hands down THE BEST (not even ONE OF THE) transfer airport I have been to world over (i have transited through many countries..be it in Asia or Europe). ATL is hands down the best transfer airport at scale.....nothing comes close to it both from a passenger ef...

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by nwadeicer
Wed May 10, 2023 6:13 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Patient portals
Replies: 15
Views: 1555

Re: Patient portals

Absolutely love the patient portal aspect. My health system's portal has an easy to navigate tree and no issues logging on. Like someone said above, i've received lab work results on a few occasions before I got home after having the blood drawn. My provider usually answers any questions sent thru t...

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by nwadeicer
Tue May 02, 2023 6:55 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Greatest living composer
Replies: 81
Views: 7009

Re: Greatest living composer

Not one mention of Bernie Taupin? Hmm..

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by nwadeicer
Fri Apr 28, 2023 9:05 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Best router/modem setup
Replies: 8
Views: 1365

Re: Best router/modem setup

Well you could get one of the new Wifi6E expensive routers that runs on 6 Ghz. Note tht 6E is different than 6. https://kb.netgear.com/000062799/What-is-the-difference-between-WiFi-6-and-WiFi-6E https://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?_dyncharset=UTF-8&browsedCategory=pcmcat211400050001&...

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by nwadeicer
Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:05 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Best router/modem setup
Replies: 8
Views: 1365

Best router/modem setup

Wife and I are not well versed on the router/modem universe and could use some help. Some backstory to fill you in. We currently have Spectrum internet and are using their router and modem. Even though we live 15 miles from a major city and I can see a cell tower from our back window, our cell servi...

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by nwadeicer
Fri Nov 11, 2022 4:00 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: The Rest of Michigan Aviation Thread - 2022
Replies: 260
Views: 38660

Re: The Rest of Michigan Aviation Thread - 2022

Right now this stuff is being schedule to optimize scare pilot hours......not necessarily optimal schedule for passengers nor for aircraft utilization. Hence there are only so many lines of flying they can schedule, and where aircraft RON / crews overnight etc. I very much agree with this. The fact...

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by nwadeicer
Wed Nov 09, 2022 7:37 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Live Music - Your Recent / Upcoming Gigs
Replies: 26
Views: 1888

Re: Live Music - Your Recent / Upcoming Gigs

very exciting spring/summer 2023 awaits. Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks on a joint stadium tour. hell. yes. Would love to see Stevie Nicks, in my other post I mentioned Ingrid Andress. She said at one point during her performance that she opened for Stevie earlier in the week. Now that would be a grea...

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by nwadeicer
Wed Nov 09, 2022 7:35 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Live Music - Your Recent / Upcoming Gigs
Replies: 26
Views: 1888

Re: Live Music - Your Recent / Upcoming Gigs

Wife and I saw Keith Urban this weekend, last stop of his current tour. Had Tyler Hubbard, one half of Florida Georgia Line and Ingrid Andress as openers. I am a metal guy through and through but that show was amazing. I'd put Urban up against any other guitarist out there, living or deceased. Ingri...

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by nwadeicer
Sat Sep 03, 2022 3:58 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Man stole a plane 03SEP22 and threatened to crash it into a Walmart
Replies: 63
Views: 11570

Re: Man stole a plane this morning and is threatening to crash it into a Walmart

So do we have any ideas where he put it down yet? Actually landed it….crashed it into a field…or into a Walmart or whatever it was he was claiming? The area around where the tracking ends is pretty rural. Probably 50 miles or so away from the takeoff airport and Tupelo Walmart. https://i.imgur.com/...

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by nwadeicer
Fri Aug 19, 2022 5:09 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Minneapolis Aviation Thread - 2022
Replies: 150
Views: 23171

Re: Minneapolis Aviation Thread - 2022

I can tell you that MSP maintenance has been hit just as hard as ATL and other hubs with lack of staffing due to early retirements. Really hard.

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by nwadeicer
Fri Aug 19, 2022 5:08 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Minneapolis Aviation Thread - 2022
Replies: 150
Views: 23171

Re: Minneapolis Aviation Thread - 2022

Yes... Well DL had a bunch of planes in the maintenance hangar right out front of the Springhill Suites... Plus planes parked out front of the hanger... But, this was last June during Covid 2021... MSP is a huge Maintenance Base outside of ATL, especially for Airbus aircraft... But things could hav...

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by nwadeicer
Fri Aug 19, 2022 5:06 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Minneapolis Aviation Thread - 2022
Replies: 150
Views: 23171

Re: Minneapolis Aviation Thread - 2022

The Minneapolis Star Tribune had a grim article yesterday about how airline employees are afraid to take the light rail line between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at MSP, due to unsanitary trains, homeless passengers, and concerns about harassment. Here's a link: https://www.startribune.com/msp-airport...

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by nwadeicer
Fri Jul 29, 2022 6:16 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Mega-Millions jackpot at 1.2 billion
Replies: 60
Views: 3917

Mega-Millions jackpot at 1.2 billion

So yes, the chances of you hitting this are astronomical to say the least. I bought ten tickets... So the obligatory "What would you do with all that" They say the payout, at this moment, is around 750 million. Honestly about 650 million of that is getting donated to various causes that ar...

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by nwadeicer
Sun Jul 17, 2022 1:54 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Changing Ground Handler - MIA
Replies: 27
Views: 6594

Re: Delta Changing Ground Handler - MIA

RobertS975 wrote:
I don't see RSW mentioned on your list above?


RSW is mainline both above and below wing.

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by nwadeicer
Sat Jul 16, 2022 3:17 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Changing Ground Handler - MIA
Replies: 27
Views: 6594

Re: Delta Changing Ground Handler - MIA

Off the top of my head in no particular order: FLL RSW MCO RDU EWR BNA CVG TPA DCA BWI ORD DFW DEN PDX SFO PHX LAS SAN PHL IND MEM MCI HNL MKE all have actual DL mainline ramps, the vast majority of which were larger NW stations pre-merger. I may have missed one or two. DL has above wing mainline e...

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by nwadeicer
Sat Jul 16, 2022 3:16 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Changing Ground Handler - MIA
Replies: 27
Views: 6594

Re: Delta Changing Ground Handler - MIA

Off the top of my head in no particular order: FLL RSW MCO RDU EWR BNA CVG TPA DCA BWI ORD DFW DEN PDX SFO PHX LAS SAN PHL IND MEM MCI HNL MKE all have actual DL mainline ramps, the vast majority of which were larger NW stations pre-merger. I may have missed one or two. DL has above wing mainline e...

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by nwadeicer
Sat Jul 16, 2022 3:14 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Changing Ground Handler - MIA
Replies: 27
Views: 6594

Re: Delta Changing Ground Handler - MIA

Around 2006 NWA wanted to outsource every station but DTW, MSP and MEM. The IAM fought it and saved quite a few stations. When DL merged with NWA, the stations that had mainline NWA personnel stayed that way. Won't go into the whole Richard Anderson saying no station would be outsourced/closed after...

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by nwadeicer
Sun May 29, 2022 3:24 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Network Thread - 2022
Replies: 2447
Views: 535703

Re: DL proactively trimming schedules July 1 - August 7

Problems for DL today extend to airport staffing. Flew out of ATL this morning and at one point there were only two agents checking in passengers at the Sky Priority desks. Waited an hour just to drop bags and get boarding passes. (Was not carrying on and needed assistance with a boarding pass issu...

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by nwadeicer
Mon Mar 28, 2022 4:59 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: RIP Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins
Replies: 21
Views: 2476

Re: RIP Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins

I've never had an addiction so I cannot go on history however you'd think having a wife and three young kids would motivate you to fly straight. The guy had it all fame, fortune, loving family. Was reading earlier that his heart was weighed at 600 grams, twice what a normal heart weighs. https://buf...

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by nwadeicer
Sat Mar 26, 2022 4:00 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: RIP Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins
Replies: 21
Views: 2476

RIP Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins

https://www.tmz.com/2022/03/25/taylor-h ... s-drummer/
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Found dead in his hotel room tonight In Bogota, Columbia. Foo Fighters scheduled to play there.

https://www.tmz.com/2022/03/25/taylor-h ... s-drummer/

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by nwadeicer
Sat Mar 19, 2022 5:08 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta in talks to purchase 100 737MAX-10's
Replies: 343
Views: 92188

Re: Delta in talks to purchase 100 737MAX-10's

I realize that Delta doesn't care, however from an ergonomics standpoint, this plane "sucks" to work, both above and below wing. The bins are too long, you're required to have a tail stand immediately after engine shutdown, the connection for the air hose is literally underneath the plane ...

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by nwadeicer
Sun Nov 28, 2021 4:44 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: DL drops Cape Town from JNB-ATL schedule
Replies: 246
Views: 57973

Re: DL drops Cape Town from JNB-ATL schedule

jbs2886 wrote:
DL’s JNB-ATL is being diverted (hours ahead of time) to BOS. Any idea why?


Gas, needs to top off.

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by nwadeicer
Wed Nov 17, 2021 6:14 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: RIP Winter the dolphin
Replies: 9
Views: 1218

Re: RIP Winter the dolphin

Aquariums and zoos should be banned, IMO. Animals need real Social Justice. I swear, do you people even read up on whats been posted? Do you even click on the links provided to look? For the last time, heh right... The Clearwater aquarium is a RESCUE, REHABILITATION and RELEASE facility. Their sole...

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by nwadeicer
Sat Nov 13, 2021 10:22 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AA Pilots Union Rejects 150%/200% ExtraPay Offer for Working the Holiday Periods
Replies: 165
Views: 25171

Re: AA Pilots Union Rejects 150%/200% ExtraPay Offer for Working the Holiday Periods

Pi7472000 wrote:
Just avoid flying American or Southwest. Delta and United are good choices as they have not faced this cancellation chaos due to staffing shortages.


I can guarantee you that Delta is facing staffing shortages all across the board.

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by nwadeicer
Sat Nov 13, 2021 10:20 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: NFL player DWI kills woman and Dog.
Replies: 56
Views: 3819

Re: NFL player DWI kills woman and Dog.

Just to play devils advocate. This is exactly why Ruggs is paying these attorneys massive amounts of money, to put up a defense. You may think they're scum, I personally think Ruggs is without a doubt, but he is entitled to a defense of his charges. I know that. I really don't think that it's helpi...

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by nwadeicer
Sat Nov 13, 2021 1:14 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: NFL player DWI kills woman and Dog.
Replies: 56
Views: 3819

Re: NFL player DWI kills woman and Dog.

Just to play devils advocate. This is exactly why Ruggs is paying these attorneys massive amounts of money, to put up a defense. You may think they're scum, I personally think Ruggs is without a doubt, but he is entitled to a defense of his charges.

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by nwadeicer
Fri Nov 12, 2021 11:19 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: RIP Winter the dolphin
Replies: 9
Views: 1218

Re: RIP Winter the dolphin

You do realize the Clearwater Aquarium is a rescue, rehabilitation and release facility. Winter the dolphin was missing her tail and would not have survived in the wild.

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by nwadeicer
Fri Nov 12, 2021 4:56 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: RIP Winter the dolphin
Replies: 9
Views: 1218

RIP Winter the dolphin

http://www.cmaquarium.org every year. They do so much for marine creatures.
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A great dolphin, our family loved visiting the Clearwater Marine Aquarium http://www.cmaquarium.org every year. They do so much for marine creatures.

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by nwadeicer
Fri Nov 12, 2021 4:49 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: RIP - Graeme Edge of the Moody Blues
Replies: 1
Views: 412

Re: RIP - Graeme Edge of the Moody Blues

One band I just could not get into. Knights in white satin, much like Freebird, was a song I couldn't change the channel fast enough.

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by nwadeicer
Sun Oct 10, 2021 4:40 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Airline Employee Covid Vaccination Rates
Replies: 302
Views: 39896

Re: Airline Employee Covid Vaccination Rates

I'm hopeful Delta will follow suit soon. I don't really see that they have a choice. They will not risk millions in government contracts over the separation of approximately 300 employees (based on UA numbers). Also, the optics are not good when you've worked so hard to be perceived as as a leader ...

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by nwadeicer
Wed Sep 29, 2021 6:44 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Is "Detroit-style" pizza a thing?
Replies: 64
Views: 4914

Re: Is "Detroit-style" pizza a thing?

Grew up in Michigan, it’s what was described above me. Basically like a Chicago style pizza made in a rectangular pan. The cheese is placed around the edges to give it that cheesy crunch. I prefer the New York thin style pizza. If I wanted a Chicago style deep dish pizza I’d order a piece of lasagna…

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by nwadeicer
Sat Sep 18, 2021 8:08 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Brian Laundrie is missing
Replies: 160
Views: 12276

Re: Brian Laundrie is missing

I think he went home thinking if there is no physical evidence he is in the clear They never found Laci Petersen's body... Actually they did. "Discovery of bodies[edit] On April 13, 2003, a couple walking their dog found the decomposing, but well-preserved body of a late-term male fetus in a m...

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by nwadeicer
Sun Sep 12, 2021 3:43 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Recall of Philips CPAP Dream Machines - Hidden Hazards
Replies: 5
Views: 934

Re: Recall of Philips CPAP Dream Machines - Hidden Hazards

A bit scary for those using the Philips brand cpaps. I've been under cpap and auto-paps since the mid-90s and know how bad it can get if the pap device can't be used. I now have battery in continual backup in case the power fails. For teahouses who have a Philips cvcp and are looking for help I can...

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by nwadeicer
Sun Sep 12, 2021 3:41 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Recall of Philips CPAP Dream Machines - Hidden Hazards
Replies: 5
Views: 934

Re: Recall of Philips CPAP Dream Machines - Hidden Hazards

This has been ongoing for a while now. Haven't heard anything back from Phillips, insurance ordered me a new ResMed AirSense model that I really like.

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by nwadeicer
Sun Aug 29, 2021 3:23 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Iphone “swiping” issue
Replies: 2
Views: 645

Iphone “swiping” issue

Question, when I’m scrolling up and down my thumb will at times apparently move a little to the left or right and swipe me off the page. Is there a way to disable this feature. I’m using a iphone 11 pro max.

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by nwadeicer
Sat Aug 28, 2021 3:33 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Hurricane Ida Incoming for MSY
Replies: 41
Views: 3082

Re: Hurricane Ida Incoming for MSY

I never understand why anyone would want to live in that area of the US. It has a giant bullseye dartboard for every hurricane in the region. It's what, 8 feet in most areas, below sea level. It's also dependent on a system of dams, levees and walls to keep the water out. Now I realize that Amsterda...

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by nwadeicer
Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:33 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta pulling down RDU & CVG?
Replies: 106
Views: 20472

Re: Delta pulling down RDU & CVG?

If DL (and others) are cutting flights in certain areas, anyone know what happens with crew and other employees? Will they plan cuts if the situation stays like this? For customer service and ramp, this could cause redundancies. In that case, employees have the right to bid by seniority to go to ot...

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by nwadeicer
Fri Aug 13, 2021 9:38 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: RIP Dusty Hill
Replies: 31
Views: 2491

Re: RIP Dusty Hill

Love their early stuff, especially their first three albums. But man, i've seen them at least a half dozen times, they have to be one of the most boring bands live.

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by nwadeicer
Fri Aug 06, 2021 3:29 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: United mandates vaccines for employees
Replies: 63
Views: 7002

Re: United mandates vaccines for employees

I have no problem with the vaccination. However there are people, like myself, who have had reactions to other vaccines and have been told to refrain from getting further vaccines. I have asked my primary care doctor about getting it and cannot get a firm answer if I could or not.

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by nwadeicer
Fri Aug 06, 2021 3:07 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: United mandates vaccines for employees
Replies: 63
Views: 7002

United mandates vaccines for employees

https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/corona ... 86ab638cac
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Can't see this going over to well with the masses.
https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/corona ... 86ab638cac

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by nwadeicer
Sun Aug 01, 2021 6:35 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Covid19 Vaccine Experience Thread
Replies: 152
Views: 21040

Re: COVID-19 Vaccine News and Discussion Thread

Here's my question. Not sure whom to ask next as our family doctor simply stated she was "unsure"... I had a reaction to a vaccine approximately 20-25 years ago, hives, rash. I was always advised I should refrain from getting any further immunizations. Have been told that the vaccines for ...

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by nwadeicer
Wed Jun 09, 2021 3:26 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Operation Trojan Shield
Replies: 15
Views: 1948

Re: Operation Trojan Shield

Just a tad disappointed that Archguy didn't get the scoop on this one first.

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by nwadeicer
Tue Jun 08, 2021 12:32 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Anyone here with BPH ?
Replies: 13
Views: 1402

Re: Anyone here with BPH ?

Benign prostate enlargement ? Correct Not one to normally say "ya got to see this guy" But in this case I will say it. I suffered for a few years with constant prostate infections, I mean it was bad. Visited with a few different urologists and was always given antibiotics to kill the infe...

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by nwadeicer
Sat May 15, 2021 3:22 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Delta to require new employees be vaccinated..
Replies: 130
Views: 10445

Re: Delta to require new employees be vaccinated..

BA744PHX wrote:
jmc1975 wrote:
Pi7472000 wrote:
That is good! They should require all current employees to be vaccinated as well!

Or what?

Get another job! This is not a personal benefit, for any customer facing employee this should be mandatory!


Yeah jmc1975, get another job! :rotfl: Man, this place is a hotbed of comical goodness!

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by nwadeicer
Sat May 15, 2021 3:12 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Delta to require new employees be vaccinated..
Replies: 130
Views: 10445

Re: Delta to require new employees be vaccinated..

Once there is a vaccine that has full approval I will consider getting it. Until then I absolutely refuse to do so. I have reservations regarding the vaccines that use fetal cell lines due to how those lines were created, but that's for the non-av forum. If HEK293 wasn’t in existence, we wouldn’t h...

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