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Everyone has heard of "being in the lime light" but where did that come from? Turns out back in the day, the lights at the front of the stage had powdered limestone in them which was heated. Limestone is CaCO3 - calcium carbonate and when it is heated it will phosporesce - producing a nice bright glow, also known as limelight. Scars remind us that the past is real

And if you happen to eat it on the landing, your arms are tucked safely out of the way for a nice plf instead of points sticking out to be broken off. Scars remind us that the past is real

As I went by this morning, I had a thought - "how many wrecks are going to occur on 401 now due to the wind tunnel?" We should start a pool. You can see from the road right into the flight chamber - imagine someone who doesn't know what the building is - "Daddy, someone is hanging in mid air?" "WHAT?!" *CRASH!* (why can't we have batman type text?) Scars remind us that the past is real

Yeah, I was expecting to hear from you again. I apologize for what I said, after re-reading the post, I realized you were attacking the argument and not me. I still personally believe it's long enough now. I have never seen an example to support the added wear argument and I still think unseen things can happen such as punctures from the outside, chemical intrusion, whatever... I can't say anything bad happened when it went from 60 to 120 days, and maybe 180 would be fine. But... if there is something wrong inside my reserve container, I like the odds of discovery before disaster better with a more frequent cycle. You could make a formula of cycle time/ jumps. If you make a jump a day, (and assuming a fatal error or damage in your reserve), would you rather make 120 jumps or 180. Do your odds of a mal or wrap change with jump frequency? Just food for thought... then why not repack your reserve every night if that is the argument? (just playing devils advocate here) Scars remind us that the past is real

Dear Bolas, Why do you go low on most skydives? Scars remind us that the past is real

I'm guessing not as they were still putting in windows and laying brick this morning. Not sure about the wind part - that system looks to be in place. Scars remind us that the past is real

$5.97?!?!?!?!?!?!?! I'm heading to walmart now.... Scars remind us that the past is real

Me too...but after the fluid drains, I shove a tube of neosporin in there, fill it back up, wrap it with a band aid and drive on. Scars remind us that the past is real

make it play I've got that but to get it to do anything usefull i have to get the registration key $30 I use PowerISO to play. DL'ed it free. It creates a virtual drive for you. Google it. Scars remind us that the past is real

You'll be fine. We shall call you "blessed dolphin". That should make things easier.... (I'll have to explain that later - maybe in a pm ) Scars remind us that the past is real

At 200-300 miles I get a new pair for running. I'll still use the old ones for jumping, wear around the house etc. Jump Scars remind us that the past is real

good one squeak... too bad the guy talkin to me was a higher ranking officer so I kinda HAD to bite my tongue SEE? Even the coast guard brig isn't somewhere I'd want to be. Scars remind us that the past is real

NO! Trust me, this is a good thing!! You don't want to be one of those smart asses that has lost the filter between what the brain thinks and what the mouth says...TRUST ME!!! Scars remind us that the past is real

what will happen when they see the Super Friends Under roos???? Scars remind us that the past is real

just a quick stroll thru the ASU campus illustrates that is a very real risk for any straight male... I'm taking evening classes at UofA, and while it was OK in the summer, now that the undergrads have started the semester again, well, its not OK anymore... I dont think skirts were that short when I was in school!!!!!! now you see one of the reasons I took that post doc there... jumping, good science, good weather and almost naked women at every turn.... Scars remind us that the past is real

what the address to apply? I may need a job soon... Scars remind us that the past is real

The straw that really broke the camels back was that EVERY single hand out they gave us yesterday had either a grammar or spelling mistake that I know spell check will catch. And then they are going to lecture us on proper forms and such? For the Harry Potter fans - this year is shaping up to be like Fred and George's last year at Hogwarts in the Order of the Phoenix - I feel a bit of a mischievous streak coming on Scars remind us that the past is real

Well, I still have the provost on my side - she saw me get felt up by a senator for the good of the school. Scars remind us that the past is real

And in this book will be a chapter titled "How NOT to be a university faculty member" or "When to keep your mouth shut" OR "DON'T SAY THIS!" So after three days of driving back to NC from Eloy, I end up sitting in meetings at school all day long. Needless to say, I am not happy. Department meeting, then committee meetings, then finally a college level meeting where the dean is speaking. He tells us to do this, do that, can't do this, can't do that - honestly I felt quite silly being told some of these things - almost like a kindergartner...*inspiration strikes* At the end, the dean asks if there are any questions - my hand shoots into the air..."Have you built in any money and time for milk, cookies and a nap?" One of my friends on the faculty that knows me fairly well shoots me a look of horror as she knows what is coming. After a quizical look and a grunted "HUH?" from the dean, I continue - "well, if we are going to be treated as kindergartners, it would be nice to get some of the kindergarten amenities..." A few stifled laughs and stern talking to from my chair later, I am now assured that the dean knows who I am. So if you find yourself in a meeting, don't mention kindergarten - people take offense. Scars remind us that the past is real

For the first time to refuse to put my seal on a rig. Not so much the rig as the jumper though. Did every thing I could to help him, was as polite as I could be given the circumstances but he insisted on being extremely rude and then saw fit to threaten me. So I told him in no way, shape or form was my seal going on his back and that I hoped he had not pissed off the other riggers. Scars remind us that the past is real

$2.43/gal in Eloy. Scars remind us that the past is real

or what if GOD sealed your rig? Scars remind us that the past is real

oh if Aaron is going, you can count me out... Seriously though, I would love to come but I doubt I can cancel classes for rigging training. Scars remind us that the past is real

They hook a wagon to the back of the cessna. Scars remind us that the past is real

been on it for several years actually. Too big of a time sink!! Scars remind us that the past is real