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Might have been a metro area. I know that for example in the Dallas Fort Worth area there are landline numbers -or at least there used to be-where someone from Dallas can call 817-XXX-XXXX without using the "one" even though its a long distance call. Gman

You know, @mike carey, I know you've logically explained the Australian phone situation here . But every time I read it, it goes in one eye and out the other. It's obviously me and not you. But the whole explanation induces white noise inside me every time I read it. Much like the words gym, workout, and boyfriend do. Gman

Until 2017 you could still use 7 digit dialing in Western Washington -although I'm assuming it only worked within area codes. And I'm not sure how it worked for example if a cell phone in Seattle that came (in my case) from Texas and had a Texas number ( ie a Texas area code) was inside the Seattle city limits and dialed a Seattle number. I don't know whether I had to dial the 206 before the number when I was inside Seattle or not. I always did use the area code because I didn't even know that 7 digit dialing might even be possible until it no longer was. And everyone had to use 10 digit dialing. Here's an article discussing the changeover. Gman New area code for Western Washington means mandatory 10-digit dialing Date: Thursday, July 6, 2017 in: News share 0 0 Michael McCormic, Jr. Michael McCormic, Jr. For ClarkCountyToday.com VANCOUVER — Western Washington state is receiving a new area code as numbers beginning in 360 draw closer to depletion. Stretching from the west coast to central Washington, the territory covered by the 360 area code has witnessed both a population increase and an increase in the use of cellular and landline phones. Because of this, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission will be introducing the 564 area code in August to the regions that also use the current 360 code. This change will reduce the current burden on the Western Washington area codes, including 360, which covers most of the western half of the state, 206, the area code for the Seattle area, 425, covering Bellevue, Redmond, and Everett, and 253, which covers Tacoma and the surrounding area. Currently, the 564 area code will only be distributed within the region currently covered by the 360 area code. It is unclear whether or not the other three area codes will follow in suit with similar area code additions. The most widely-felt effect of the new area code will be the change in dialing procedure. While local dialing in Western Washington currently operates sufficiently with seven digits, the addition of the new area code throws a wrench into the gears of our 7-digit dialing. As such, local calls will now require callers to dial the full 10 digits, including area codes. A grace period lasting from January of this year up to July 29 was implemented to give callers a chance to adjust to the new dialing requirements. Once the new 564 numbers begin distribution in August, however, calls dialed with 7 digits will not go through. According to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, the cost of calls will not change because of this adjustment, only the procedure by which calls are made. While for most, this change to 10-digit dialing is simply a nuisance that they will eventually get used to, there are a few major safety concerns that accompany this change. The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission states on their website that self-dialing units, such as medical alert devices or home security systems, may need to be reprogrammed to account for the 10-digit dialing change. More recently-produced devices are automatically programmed to 10-digit dialing, but many older units still function using 7-digit dials. Because of this, there are some serious concerns regarding whether or not some of these older systems will be able to adequately function once 10-digit dialing becomes mandatory. Western Washington residents who use such devices are encouraged to contact the manufacturer if they are unsure whether or not their device will function after the transition to 10-digit dialing. Emergency calling will remain 9-1-1 and will not require an area code.

According to an article in the Atlantic, they began the roll out of area codes in 1951. That must be a really old matchbook. On November 10, 1951, the official rollout of area codes took place. With 100 guests watching, Englewood Mayor M. Leslie Denning dialed a number: 415-LA-3-9727. Exactly 17 seconds later, Denning’s call was picked up by Frank Osborn, the mayor of Alameda, California. Bell engineers called the cross-continental and intramayoral conversation a "historic first in communications." And newspapers, for their part, were even more jubilant about the proceedings. As The New York Times put it in an article announcing the Englewood test-call, “the vine-like network of this small community's telephone plant will grow tomorrow like an atomic age descendant of Jack the Giant Killer's beanstalk. Gman

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I didn't have the time. For one thing I couldn't drive because my myasthenia was really bad that point. **Most of the time I couldn't even turn a knob on a washing machine using both hands. I had no grip strength to speak of. I also was having trouble holding my head up.** As if that weren't enough, I was in a rush to get back to Dallas for my Dad's Unveiling. So the matches were not exactly at the top of my list to do anything about Gman **To be fair it was probably due to the prednisone I was on. At least 50% or so of the people taking it for myasthenia develop increased weakness -sometimes severe- in the second week of taking it before it actually begins to help you. They theorize that prednisone has a toxic effect on the muscles before it dials down the immune system (the underlying problem with MG) which is attacking your muscles and making them weak. This Medical Minute was brought to you by... The more you know. G

I collected matchbooks for probably 20 or so years. Remember back in the day when most non-fast food restaurants either had them at the bar, the tables, or at the cashier-usually with the restaurant name and logo. Some had really nice covers on them. Seems to me that you could even find them in hotel rooms once upon a time-along with writing paper and envelopes Sometimes they were a remembrance of a place I'd been. For example if I had a job interview in city I traveled to, I'd pick up a book from the restaurant they took me too. But I'd pick up local ones too.It's not like I really looked them once I collected them although I did like the ones with nice covers. I used to drop them into a pickle jar I had repurposed especially for this. When I moved back to Texas 2 years ago, I came on the plane. You aren't supposed to put flammable things in your luggage. And I knew they wouldn't let me carry my jar on board. So I had to leave them behind. What made me start this thread? 1. I just could have used some matches. It was nothing major. And I made do without. But with the decline in smoking, most restaurants don't give them out now-not to mention that I don't eat out at restaurants very often anymore. 2. I'm waiting for some clothes to dry so I can get dressed and leave for a doctor's appt. It's nothing serious. It's time for my routine PrEP labs. But thank you for your concern. Gman

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While scores are great for studies and actuarial tables, they provide no comfort when you are the outlier. Gman

Are you speaking of idiot Dan Patrick? If so, I elect him to be on the frontline first. Gman

And speaking of On The Rocks and Peter Hollens And On The Rocks Without Peter Hollens Gman

I really like the guy who plays Simba in this -WOOF!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNy6IC85iuA I also like this a capella version. The main singer here is Peter Hollens. He was the lead singer of the University of Oregon a capella group who competed on the second season of the Sing Off. Gman

@gaothanear-just an, I hope, inoffensive suggestion. Most of us when looking for information will title the thread something like "Any 411 On The Name Of The Escort." Then we'll put the link in the body of the message. If the link is copy and pasted correctly, it will be active and can be clicked right from the body of the message. Using the link as part of the thread title, means you can't click on it. It's not like it's difficult to copy that portion of your thread title. But it's one less step if there's an active link present. Happy Hiring. Gman

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As I recall North Avondale was not always a particularly safe neighborhood -not as bad as Over-the-Rhine, of course. I hope you weren't thinking of meeting him there. Gman

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HEY, HEY!! It made at least one part of me ? extremely happy. Hmm, maybe you're right on where I should've posted it, @EVdude. ? Gman

Just found this yesterday. I dedicate this to all the Boy Band Lovers out there in Message Center Land. Gman

Fortuitously, "Feel your way" works in either case!!?? Gman

Well I didn't start this quite in time. I'm going to be late for work. So might as well share the finished product now. Taaaa Daaaaa!! Photo courtesy of G. Man Food Stylist: G. Man Gman

Uh oh- I meant "Making A Meat Loaf". Please get your minds out of the gutter -if they were that is. ?? So I've been saying I was going to do it forever. And I finally did. It's in the oven cooking now. Here's the recipe in case anyone is interested. I got it from my Mom. **** Ingredients: COOK 75 MINUTES @ 350 F 2 pounds ground beef 2 eggs beaten 2 cups soft bread crumbs 1/4th cup minced onion 1 Tablespoon Horseradish 2 tsp Salt 1/4th cup milk 1/4th cup ketchup 1/2 tsp dry mustard 2 to 4 slices bacon to top Directions: 1. Add eggs to meat and blend lightly. 2. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. 3. Shape into oval. 4. Spread ketchup on top. 5. Put 2 to 4 bacon slices on top over ketchup. 6. Place in shallow pan. 7. Cook 75 minutes at 350 F Variation-- Cook in ring mold. Fill center with mashed potatoes when serving. **** Mom never made the mashed potatoes variation. And I don't think she ever put in horseradish. I had to make two substitutions when I was concocting this. 1. I couldn't find my dry mustard. I think I have some. But I was in too much of a hurry because I have to get to what I laughingly call my job. So looking up a substitute, I find that you can use 1 tablespoon of Dijon Mustard for 1 tsp of dry. My Dijon was old-but still probably good. But to be safe I used some new Spicy Brown Mustard I had just bought. I went ahead and used a whole tablespoon instead of the 1/2 tablespoon the conversion called for. 2. I discovered my bread crumbs were actually rice. By mistake I had picked up gluten free crumbs. ? I don't know about y'all. But I hate the feel of mixing ground beef together. It gets under my fingernails-ugh. So I wore my "protect-me-from Covid-19" blue gloves while mixing the meat. I don't know why I never used gloves years ago which is the last time I made a meatloaf. Here's a picture of the loaf in the raw. I'm running late. So I'll share the finished product late this evening. But I have to tell you that the house is smelling incredible right now. Gman PS: The internal temperature of the loaf should be 160 degree Fahrenheit. That's 71.1 C for @mike carey and the rest of you outside the good old US of A. PPS: The original recipe called for adding something like 1/2 pound of ground pork to 1-1/2 pounds ground beef. But Mom never used pork. PPPS: I used dried minced onions from a bottle rather than cutting up some onions due to time constraints. I probably should have moistened them and allowed them to expand. But I didn't. I just measured out 1/4 of a cup of the dry minced onions and mixed it in. I don't think it will hurt anything. Affectionately to all my fellow cooks, I remain your .... Gman

A few things about this. 1. Sigh I wish I had rhythm. I thought great rhythm was supposed to be a perk of being gay. 2. I've never figured out what Travolta is saying before the 1st "You're the one that I want, ooh ooh ooh. " 3. For some reason these Twitter media posts won't play for me in the Message Center Box. I end up having to follow the link to Twitter to see them. Am I alone in this? Gman

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