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Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>my profession in short: I put ink on paper. <br /><br /><br />So far....<br /><br />I think I want to be Jim B., Frank B., and Barry S. at least for a month or so....<br /><br />And I want to be Al C... well... for years and years.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Richard Cline - RC</b><p>High school teacher for the past 29 years, picture "Welcome Back Kotter"!<br /><br />Also have coached high school sports at the varsity level, primarily basketball, but also track and cross country for most of those years.<br /><br />Plus, I try to avoid Taco Bell but often lose when the family is home.<br /><br />RC

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Posted By: <b>JimB</b><p>"I'm a piano player in a brothel.<br /><br />-Al"<br /><br />Hilarious!!!! <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br /><br /><br />Leon,<br />I thought you accumulated your great fortune selling banner ads. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14> Sorry, I hope that does not stir the pot, but I couldn't resist.<br />JimB

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Posted By: <b>Ken Wirt</b><p>Water quality chemist by day; Drummer by night.

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Posted By: <b>Kevin</b><p>Lab Operations Manager (electrical engineer, MBA) for a research center.<br /><br />Currently sitting eating my Taco Bell lunch reading through these posts!

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Posted By: <b>Peter Thomas</b><p>Architect, registered in Massachusetts (original home state) since 1970; and Florida (current home state) since 1980. Baseball card collector since 1949.<br /><br />Edited to say that I have never designed a Taco Bell.

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Posted By: <b>Tom</b><p>Transportation Planner - Help ease congestion so folks can get to Taco Bell easier.

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Posted By: <b>nbrazil</b><p>pseudo-statistician. data manager at a university research center.

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Posted By: <b>prewarsports</b><p>I went to Law School and graduated but never took the Bar so I guess I fit in with both groups on here (The Lawyers and the non-Lawyers)<br /><br />I am not really sure how my bills get paid, but one thing I do know is that I have a guilty pleasure for Taco Bell.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Viva Gorditas!<br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Bill Stone</b><p>Retired attorney. Made my living as a real estate lawyer but had my most fun as a civil liberties advocate. Once won a case in the Supreme Court of the United States based solely on my Petition for Writ of Certiorari.

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Posted By: <b>Joann</b><p>Quality Director for a company that makes Personal and Work Zone Safety Equipment - welding helmets, hard hats, safety glasses, traffic cones and barrels, barricade lights, etc. <br /><br />J

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Posted By: <b>Ken McMillan</b><p>Veterinarian.....graduate of the University of Illinois<br /><br />no, I don't supply the meat for Taco Bell........<img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>"I am looking to get into Panda Bear fighting... (inside NY Dinner joke)....regards"<br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cU01_Xnj0cg&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/cU01_Xnj0cg&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br />

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Posted By: <b>Gary Cieradkowski</b><p>Graphic Designer and Illustrator. <br /><br />I designed all the good visual stuff at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

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Posted By: <b>Mark L</b><p>Yet another professor. And I don't mind the crunchy taco supreme.

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Posted By: <b>Steve Dawson</b><p>Active-duty US Air Force, but only for another 6 months, 11 days, 11 hours and 43 minutes...after 23 years, I've decided to retire and go do somethin' else <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br /><br /><br />Steve<br /><br /><br />Edited 'cause I miscounted my countdown <img src="/images/wink.gif" height=14 width=14><br />Edited again 'cause I didn't miscount my countdown...I was just confused by the time stamp on the post (eastern time; I'm in central time...I think)

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>I can not believe you found a video of Kung Fu Panda Bear fighting.....unbelievable.....nice one!!

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Posted By: <b>Brian C.</b><p>I'm a lawyer who has mostly handled consumer class actions and pharmaceutical and medical device injury cases -- www.bsclegal.com .

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Posted By: <b>Marty Ogelvie</b><p>Steve Dawson - THANK YOU for your service.&nbsp; It is appreciated.

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Posted By: <b>Brian Collie</b><p>I am a strategy consultant with Booz Allen Hamilton, working primarily in the automotive sector.<br /><br />I also own a chain of barbershops I started during business school - www.statestreetbarbers.com

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Posted By: <b>Pennsylvania Ted</b><p>Taco Bell kills my "ancient" stomach. <br /><br />SUBWAY is the way to better fast food dining.

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Posted By: <b>Trae R.</b><p>Web Application Project Manager here: <a href="http://www.hdinteractive.com" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://www.hdinteractive.com</a><br /><br />Aspiring entrepreneur in my "spare" time.<br /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br />---<br />"There ain't much to being a ballplayer, if you're a ballplayer."<br />-Honus Wagner

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Posted By: <b>bruce Dorskind</b><p><br /><br />The Dorskind Group is a niche consulting organization working<br />closely with world class executives at media organizations,<br />advertising agencies and private equity firms.<br /><br />We focus on business development as well as mergers and acquisitions.<br /><br />We have been responsible for more than 50 transactions in 20<br />countries on five continents. The Dorskind, founded in 1993,<br />will celebrate its 15th Anniversary on March 20, 2008<br /><br /><br />Bruce Dorskind<br />The Dorskind Group<br />Minds That Matter

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Posted By: <b>Ricky Y</b><p>Post award budget analyst for university research organization. Fancy word for making sure the Professor's don't overspend their research money. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />Ricky Y

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Posted By: <b>Steve</b><p>translation; Bruce isn't having chalupas for supper?

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Posted By: <b>writehooks</b><p>Author (5 books) and syndicated sports columnist in Canada.<br /><br />I specialize in boxing and hockey and do a lot of my writing while munching buffalo jerky in the frozen wasteland of rural Alberta. They tried introducing Taco Bell here a few years back, but the little chihuahua brought in for the grand opening froze solid.

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Posted By: <b>Trae R.</b><p>writehooks,<br /><br />If you haven't already seen it, I think you may be interested:<br /><a href="http://bleacherreport.com/" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://bleacherreport.com/</a><br /><br />It's new.<br><br> <br /> <br /> <br />---<br />"There ain't much to being a ballplayer, if you're a ballplayer."<br />-Honus Wagner

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Posted By: <b>Bruce Babcock</b><p>I'm a dentist, but not professionally.<br /><br />Actually, I come from a family of scientists, so naturally, I'm a musician.

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Posted By: <b>Lance</b><p>Precission millwright/boilermaker/half asz pipe fitter...depends on who has the money and what needs to be built. I guess construction prostitute about somes it up.<br /><br />I did just eat a taco and have taken poetry coarses and love percussion drums, though it didn't occur to me that there were any other types of drums. <br /><br />I aspire one day to "take over the world!".....Pinky and the Brain.....I also have 2 very young children who have truely taken over my world!<br /><br /><br />I do enjoy this type of thread on occassion. It allows a personal touch to our hobby and I think it's just good for the board.<br /><br />Lance

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Posted By: <b>Mike</b><p><br />IT pseudo-professional for more years than I'd like to admit. Professional because they pay me ... pseudo because like many in this business, my training is elsewhere. In my case classical Geophysics.<br /><br />Presently to be found supporting and evolving parts warehouse management systems for a Fortune-n company. "n" is small, really small.<br /><br />We don't do tacos either. I'd wager dollars to doughnuts (or rare backs) that our equipment is involved in the whole store/prep/sell cycle, though.<br /><br />Very interesting thread!<br />--<br />Mike

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Posted By: <b>Dave F</b><p>I'm an estimator/project manager for a construction company that specializes in Full Depth Reclamation of roads...basically "recycling roads". If anyone here happens to the a city or county official in the southeastern U.S. and would like to save some money long term on their roads shoot me an email <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>Kenneth A. Cohen</b><p>Retired Foreign Service Officer (US Department of State). Now doing part-time and consulting work in related fields. Hoping to land a consulting gig with Taco Bell for their opening in China.

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Posted By: <b>Bob</b><p>Retired public defender, now back in private practice. Criminal law will continue to be my speciality but I can now handle anything I want.

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Posted By: <b>Brad</b><p>Similar to Barry's response "I've tried other kinds of work but it's a waste of time"<br /> <br />Day-Trader full time.

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Posted By: <b>Brock G.</b><p>Full time college student, part time Brewery technician.

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Posted By: <b>Ed McCollum</b><p>Just wondering if that job was still open.

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Posted By: <b>DMcD</b><p>Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (ret.) and Trust Fund Punk. Renaissance Man in my spare time.<br /><br />Never eat that Taco Hell sh!t. Surprised the rat story hasn't been mentioned on this thread yet. Bueno Apetito, amigos.<br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/su0U37w2tws&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/su0U37w2tws&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><br />Writehooks: where specifically in the "frozen wasteland of rural Alberta" do you reside? My wife grew up in Okotoks/Aldersyde area. I went to U of Calgary. We go back once or twice every year to visit the rellys in Lethbridge. Nice part of the world.<br /><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/Jan08/Wamsteeker.JPG"><br><br>-

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Posted By: <b>Peter Thomas</b><p>Dave, those are really healthy looking rats, food must be pretty good.

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Posted By: <b>Chris Mc</b><p> I remove native trees and understory plant material($)and replace it($)with plants that are native to Florida and South America for people who live on Long Island. I then meet with the client to determine why the plants died($), then remove the non native material($)and depending on the client replace with native plant material($). <br /><br /><br />Edited for spelling.

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Posted By: <b>DMcD</b><p>Actually they are malnourished chihuahuas. QED.

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Posted By: <b>writehooks</b><p>DMcD:<br /><br />I live in Vegreville, 100 clicks east of Edmonton. If you're familiar with Alberta's series of "world's biggest" tourist attractions, ours is the world's biggest pysanka (Ukrainian Easter egg). The best one, of course, is at Glendon: the world's biggest perogie, suspended on the world's biggest fork – right in the middle of town ...

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Posted By: <b>Steve</b><p>Dave, In some countries they are considered sacred (I'm fairly certain). Hey, lobster are scavengers, but I doubt there'd be much commotion if they were slinkin' around a Long John Silvers after lock-up. <img src="/images/wink.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>Jason Carota</b><p>Thanks, ChrisMC. I laughed so hard, I almost fell out of my chair !

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Posted By: <b>Chris Mc</b><p>Jason, you can relate. Inside joke for those in the industry.

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Posted By: <b>Rhett Yeakley</b><p>I'm a dentist (didn't realize there were a few of us here) and I'm reading this WHILE I am doing a root canal (Just kidding!).<br />-Rhett

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Posted By: <b>Brad Green</b><p><br />I'm an aerospace engineer.<br />

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Posted By: <b>Gene Palmer</b><p>I'm a Quality Tech for a large corrugated container company (cardboard boxes to the common man). I used to be a doctor and then a lawyer but they closed the Holiday Inn Express near me.

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Posted By: <b>Alan U</b><p>Accountant... woohoo!!

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Posted By: <b>Max Weder</b><p>I'm a tax litigation lawyer.<br /><br />Max

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Posted By: <b>Ed Ivey</b><p>Contract work. I read a lot but trying to quit tacos.

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Posted By: <b>Judson Hamlin</b><p>I'm not a lawyer; I'm a Prosecutor <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br />No need to go to Taco Bells when we have so many authentic Mexican (Oaxacan) restaurants by us that even import their Pepsi from Mexico.

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Posted By: <b>Ray</b><p>Active-Duty US Coast Guard...I know there is/was at least one other Coastie out there that checked the boards, too.<br /><br />I also worked at a Taco Bell for a year while in High School.

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Posted By: <b>whenbostonwon</b><p>Reality Television Agent

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Posted By: <b>Chris Z</b><p>Optometrist by day...pimp by night...actually just kidding about the latter...or am I?

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Posted By: <b>Joe Drouillard</b><p>High school English teacher and Speech coach by day. Card collector by night.<br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Dan Koteles</b><p>a Carpet & FLooring store owner with hopes to distribute the best name brands nationwide with guaranteed prices. I offer the lowest price in the state of Michigan currently....what a challenge.<br /><br />If I get this going to where I want , Iam going to try to pursue comedy acting with a goal of hosting the "Academy Awards" within a 3-5 year span once noticed. Then to create a variety show second to none for all to watch. Todays TV is very boring.

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Posted By: <b>Dan P.</b><p>retired computer operator.

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Posted By: <b>Dwight Davis</b><p>I have to work two jobs to support my collecting habits.<br /><br />Professor, Communication Studies, N.C. A&t State University<br />Copy editor, High Point (NC) Enterprise (Paxton Media, Inc.) Hi Leslie, fellow profs.

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Posted By: <b>David Goff</b><p>Systems Programmer for UPS in Louisville, KY. Plan on running for City Council in a couple of years. 2010 will start my road to the White House! Just how long it takes me, I do not really know (LOL)

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Posted By: <b>ramram</b><p>Blasting engineer. My company monitors blasting projects. Mostly below ground but also, on occasion, for implosions.<br /><br />Rob M.

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Posted By: <b>George</b><p>I design electronic circuits for satellites and space probes. I did the wheel controls for the Mars rovers and the antenna mechanism control for the Cassini probe that went to Saturn. A few years ago I did a motor that removed monkey pee for an orbiting monkey. Right now I am working on balancing circuits for lithium-ion batteries.

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Posted By: <b>Joe G.</b><p>ED physician in upstate NY. Do not recommend eating Taco Bell.

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Posted By: <b>Larrie Dean</b><p>I am a retired professor (health administration)/academic dean (MCV Campus of VCU). I have collected cards (off and on) since 1950.

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Posted By: <b>Tony Gordon</b><p>Former newspaper reporter, editor and publisher -- now government lawyer. In 2000, I published a guide to Chicago's taverns -- it was such a big hit that it is now selling on amazon for 31 cents.<br /><br /><a href="http://tinyurl.com/ytzt4a" target="_new">http://tinyurl.com/ytzt4a</a>

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Posted By: <b>cmoking</b><p>I write gambling books & articles<br /><br /><img src="http://bj21.com/ads/weighing_odds_sports_betting/cover-small.png"> <img src="http://bj21.com/ads/weighing_the_odds/cover-small.jpg">

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Posted By: <b>Rick McQuillan</b><p>I'm a Postmaster. <br /><br />Rick

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Posted By: <b>Rich H.</b><p>I'm a plastic surgeon. Taco Bell keeps me in business sucking off burritos and tacos, in turn supporting my card habit.

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Posted By: <b>whitehse</b><p>I am a Business Analyst for the largest human resource consulting firm in the business. I Dont make alot of money but the title looks nice on a resume.<br /><br />And I have dropped more "kids off at the pool" because of Taco Bell than I care to even think about!

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Posted By: <b>Bill Panagopulos</b><p>Historic autograph auctioneer and therefore, by definition, a bullsh_t artist. Gas supplied by Taco Bell

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Posted By: <b>Cobby33</b><p>Attorney and professor (adjunct), teaching Ethics, among other subjects. <br />So- I'm proud to be a member of both the best and the worst on the Board <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />I stopped eating Taco Bell after it was reported that an employee "allegedly" defecated in the vat of beans.

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Posted By: <b>Jim VB</b><p>This is one of my favorite threads because it gives us insight into other posters that we pretend to "know" so well. After almost two days, I guess I should participate. <br /><br />I'm retired. <br /><br />I spent nearly 20 years in Department Store retailing, working for Federated Department Stores and then May Company. I did everything from Assistant Buyer to Divisional Vice President, in areas as varied as Women's Hosiery to about half of the Home Store. When I left, I bought and started a franchise from Servicemaster. Five years later, I sold it back to Servicemaster and became a stay at home dad, full time. <br /><br />(Dwight, I used to go to High Point about four times a year, for a week or so each time. I was one of those jerks there for the Furniture Shows. I'm sure you "natives hated the traffic.)<br /><br />(Cobby said "I stopped eating Taco Bell after it was reported that an employee "allegedly" defecated in the vat of beans." How could they tell?)

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Posted By: <b>Joann</b><p>Jim VB,<br /><br />I went to "Market" in High Point twice in the late 90's. It's not something that can be described to someone that hasn't seen it. I met Ernest Hemingway's son, Jack, the year that Thomasville rolled out the Hemingway Collection with the African theme.<br /><br />And I despised the crowds - the city was simply overrun. Actually, and I'm not making this up, I solved that problem by getting Taco Bell drive-thru and taking it back to the hotel. Expensed the whole $4.29. Better that than the 3-hr waits for a table my co-workers dealt with.<br /><br />J

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Posted By: <b>Cobby33</b><p>"'I stopped eating Taco Bell after it was reported that an employee "allegedly" defecated in the vat of beans.' How could they tell?"<br /><br />Excellent point!!!

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Posted By: <b>Eric Brehm</b><p>I'm a mathematician. I worked for 20 years in Government and Industry as a consultant. I refuse to eat at Taco Bell; I'm not a nutrition fanatic but I know that stuff is very bad for you! Plus, it makes me feel sick afterwards; I think that is my body's way of telling me that I shouldn't eat it.<br /><br />When I was sixteen I worked at a Kentucky Fried Chicken in West Los Angeles and I used to mix the mayonnaise and lettuce for the cole slaw in a big vat with my bare arms, still covered in sweat from high school track practice. It's hard to pick a 'worst' fast food joint, but I think just about any chicken place qualifies. Yuck!

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Posted By: <b>Leslie Westbrook</b><p>...when I started this thread, I carefully selected wording that would contain a perfectly encrypted prompt for discussing Taco Bell and its place among the members of this community. But seriously, thanks to everyone for adding here...I've really enjoyed reading through your posts. (****AND, I ate Taco Bell for lunch today, no kidding****)

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Posted By: <b>Dwight</b><p>Yep. Gets a bit congested that time of year. All the locals know better than to try to eat out during market. Wish you could have a better experience - two great people, you are.

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Posted By: <b>Kenny Cole</b><p>I'm an attorney, practicing primarily in the area of insurance bad faith and fraud. I stay pretty busy. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>Scot York</b><p>I compete with a time clock, hope I win in the end. Help build Aerospace military engines. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14> &lt;- I'm Happy!<br /><br /> Edited to say: No taco bell in the vending machines. I have an occasional VM White Castle though, same effect!

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Posted By: <b>DavaeW</b><p>I retired two weeks ago tomorrow. Electrical engineer with 35 years working on electronic test equipment. For the last 16 years, focus was on test of cell phones.<br /><br />In 3 months I'll start consulting for my past company on cellular standards. 3GPP2 if you are interested. 1/3 the time for 2/3 the pay.<br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Marc S.</b><p>a Finance Manager for Google.