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    Very interesting study on Achilles Tendon allografts vs Patellar Tendon allografts. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12734717&dopt=Abstract Conclusion: Achilles tendon allograft (a graft of tissue obtained from a donor) had a much less failure rate than the Patellar tendon allograft. However, they -both- had a higher failure rate than an autograft (a tissue or an organ grafted into a new position in or on the body of the same individual). ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon
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    Huh? I -think- what you're trying to ask is that after a botched 270 rear riser landing you pounded in and tore your left leg's PCL -and- ACL. You're asking if this is a long recovery. Answer: Yes. Will they do -both- ligament repairs? Dunno. Depends on your doctor. Did I get it right? What do I win? ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon
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    For mwa, the same settings with the kit lens replaced with something better and the focus set just shy of infinity.
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    The NSL web site is doing a great job of keeping us entertained during the weather hold. Interviews from Solly Williams and a roving cam to show us the site. Very very nice! Keep it up! Thanks! http://www.skyleague.com/indexX.php (still sitting in front of the computer when I -really- should be outside enjoying the beautiful weather we -finally- have here in So. Cal. ) ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon
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    Perhaps they had -alot- of experience with all those skiing accidents that pour through their doors each winter? Young people who -still- want to play hard after their knee is healed.
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    I had a teammate of mine from last year who also had this procedure done (donor tissue) and I was amazed how quickly she was up and walking (she is also in the medical field, so had a 'leg-up' on the understanding of what she needed to do...no guessing). I, too, am waiting to see how long her graft lasts. She is an active weekend jumper and plans on being at Nationals this year (8-way). IMO, the patellar tendon graft (autograft) is a thing of the past. If a surgeon offers this you should seek a second opinion. Even a donor graft (cadaver) is better than that. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon
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    Uhmmm... It's only August 6th here and you already have Septembers magazine?! What fast track are -you- on that I missed? ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon
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    While this is still a viable option, and some doctors still elect to do it, IMO the better 'newer' approach to the autograft is to have a hamstring tendon advancement. It keep the patellar tendon (a major force in knee extension strength) untouched. What they do is take portions of the hamstring tendon (semitendinosis and also gracilis) and bring it forward to attach where your anterior insertions of your ACL should be). A slower rehab, but IMO prevents 1) loss of quad strength (patellar tendon) and 2) better acceptance of tissue...no rejection from donor tissue (cadaver). The surgery starts out being very tight, and the rehab slower, but a better product in the long run. Yep.
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    Thought we were talking about our skydiving world in this forum. On the other question, Phree answered it very nicely. Personally I stay around the 8.0 mark with the aperture (when skydiving). If you get much higher the shutter speed goes down too low (IMO)...unless you have a larger ASA (ISO) in which the enlargements come out crappy. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon
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    Hat's off to you Bill. You are a -true- energy/environmentally conscience human being. Most (of us) need a bit more incentive to get over that particular fence. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon
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    Missed this before. I know a handful of cameraflyers who use a zoom lens. One who -actually- turns it in freefall and his images are fantastic! Most use a fixed (by this I mean, not zoom) lens and interchange on the ground depending what they want to do. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon
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    Very true if 1) not enough memory and 2) not enough HD space free. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon
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    Ah, really? 11.5 would give you a decent LONG DOF. 16 would be even better for keeping everything near and far in focus. 1.2 would be a very shallow (short) DOF. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon
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    Yeah, this too. I have it and it cleaned up my Mac very well (after several years of service and it slowing down alot....). ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon
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    Just like what's been said about a DSLR in that you get what you pay for, the same can be said for the lens as well. Don't skimp and go for 'cheap' with the glass you buy. Personally, I like the Canon 20mm, but you'll hear alot of different opinions as the day progresses. (I hate the kit lens....IMHO it's crap. I only keep it in case I want to sell my 300D in the future as a complete package). On the issue of DOF....remember the -higher- numbered f/stop gives you the longer DOF. Not the other way around. The lower number f/stop gives you a shorter DOF but better ability in low light. If you choose to travel down this road, with quality product, be prepared to spend the $$.
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    Nah, don't bother...you have your own brown earth and heat just the same as us.... You'll only be trading your hurricanes for our earthquakes. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon
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    For those of you who care: They are down to the last few hundred HOV stickers for Hybrid cars. Even now you -may- not get one. Better have another (good) reason for buying the car after that.... http://ktla.trb.com/news/ktla-carpool,0,5560856.story?coll=ktla-news-1 ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon
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    And how much light you have. The kit lens doesn't like low light at all. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon
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    1) Have you loaded any 3rd party software? Sometimes this can be the problem. 2) Go to the 'Utilities folder and do a 'Repair Permissions'. This can clean up your software hiccups (not related to #1 necessarily). 3) 512? You've got to be kidding me. Yes, you need more. :^) ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon
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    Me too!
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    The weight actually depends alot by what -lens- you put on it. The body (and the kit lens) is quite light. The good glass...now -that's- where the weight comes from. The 300D was the original digital rebel. The 350XT is the next in the series of digital rebels. I have the 300D (with a 20mm lens) and it's fine as long as it is top mounted with my TRV22. The 350's body is lighter than the 300. Hope this helps. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon
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    A tribute from Kimberley Dear's family to her instructor, Robert Cook. http://www.waynesvilledailyguide.com/articles/2006/08/03/news/news05.txt (copied here just in case this news thread goes away) ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon
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    What a beautiful DZ! Coming from a DZ where we have alot of brown land it's sure nice to see all that wonderful green! Almost hurts my eyes! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon
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    Remember one of the very first episodes of skydiveradio.com? ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon
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    Yeah, I know. It was a local who blew through a stop sign. I loved that car... ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon