EricTheRed

Now that I've killed another thread I went ahead and looked this up: http://www.thetandd.com/articles/2004/10/31/news/doc41846dd5302d7488599303.txt illegible usually

I don't know about SC but I do know some states have a container tax. If SC does, this would make the tax revenues greater on the mini-bottles as opposed to the 750 ml bottles. illegible usually

Nice. You must be one of those compassionate conservatives I've heard about. illegible usually

Probably more than half actually. They just wanted Kerry less. illegible usually

Probably NOT from the RNC. Officially anyway... illegible usually

You want to relax and have fun, this is the place. Very friendly and laid back. With the new Grand Caravan,no more waiting for loads, no more long rides to altitude and the vibe is still awesome. This place only needs a few more days of sunshine to make it one of the best DZ's around...

...in the road? http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6382571/ because all the DZ.com'rs would probably want video! illegible usually

Just thought I’d share. This weekend I rode “front side” on a tandem with a good friend to help him qualify for his rating. He has one more non-paying jump to make before he’s qualified. When he asked me to go, I let him know I was planning some trickery. I played nice till he threw the drogue (Hey, I didn’t want to kill us both!) As soon as I felt the drogue toss I went into a hard right turn. We started spinning (he’s yelling “you f’r) and then he corrects the spin (good job). As soon as he regained control, I went hard into a left turn. More cursing and a quick correction. As soon as he had that under control, I went into a track and tried to get as close to head down as possible. I stopped the foolishness at 8 grand and let him relax for the important part. Under canopy, we both had a great laugh and a good landing. He’ll be a great instructor. Yep. I'm a bastard. But we had a great time. illegible usually

Yes. He supported terrorism. Against Israel. That's a proven point that I won't argue. How does this affect the US? illegible usually

Now that's funny. Maybe it was all the cheese burgers. illegible usually

Problem is, many people rely on the media to get their ideas. If you've never heard it, seen it or smelled it, touched it, chances are you aren't even aware of it. Censorship works. illegible usually

Rat brain flies jet http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2004-10/uof-us102104.php It's essentially a dish with 60 electrodes arranged in a grid at the bottom," DeMarse said. "Over that we put the living cortical neurons from rats, which rapidly begin to reconnect themselves, forming a living neural network – a brain." The brain and the simulator establish a two-way connection, similar to how neurons receive and interpret signals from each other to control our bodies. By observing how the nerve cells interact with the simulator, scientists can decode how a neural network establishes connections and begins to compute, DeMarse said. When DeMarse first puts the neurons in the dish, they look like little more than grains of sand sprinkled in water. However, individual neurons soon begin to extend microscopic lines toward each other, making connections that represent neural processes. "You see one extend a process, pull it back, extend it out – and it may do that a couple of times, just sampling who's next to it, until over time the connectivity starts to establish itself," he said. "(The brain is) getting its network to the point where it's a live computation device." To control the simulated aircraft, the neurons first receive information from the computer about flight conditions: whether the plane is flying straight and level or is tilted to the left or to the right. The neurons then analyze the data and respond by sending signals to the plane's controls. Those signals alter the flight path and new information is sent to the neurons, creating a feedback system. "Initially when we hook up this brain to a flight simulator, it doesn't know how to control the aircraft," DeMarse said. "So you hook it up and the aircraft simply drifts randomly. And as the data comes in, it slowly modifies the (neural) network so over time, the network gradually learns to fly the aircraft." illegible usually

Nice. So by your thoughts, they should have been using chain guns? Maybe bring in a C130? Sounds to me like the girl that got killed wasn't "rioting" . From the video, it looked like there wasn't really ANY riot, just a bunch of drunks and people partying. I've seen way more mayhem in NewOrleans at martigras and no-one got shot at. The cops just take out the idiots, lock 'em up till sober, and let the city work crews clean up the mess in the am. Ever actually seen a riot? I have. People throwing bricks and burning police cars. The cops at that time just pulled back, watched and went in and busted the a-holes after they had exhausted themselves. Seems a bit better than opening up on a crowd. illegible usually

HMMM.... Believe it or not, soem people might have a tough time getting a new job that is equivalent. Last time I was 'downsized' it cost me my 5 weeks of vacation that I had. I've got a better job now, but there are a lot of folks out there that really do have a rough time finding equivalent income. Those that do often have to move, which can be pretty tough as well. Who I listen to, what I read, and where I go in my free time is none of my employers concern. illegible usually

There is more... This may also be a "liberal" paper, but I could give a rat's ass. They went on their own time. illegible usually

BTW: Just for the record, I believe fairly strongly in the other 9. Just in case you forgot what these are: Amendment II A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amendment III No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amendment IV The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amendment V No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amendment VI In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amendment VII In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amendment VIII Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amendment IX The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amendment X The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people illegible usually

I really wouldn't care. As long as the relationship was disclosed, it's part of what we used to have as the first of what we refer to as the Bill of Rights. Maybe you've heard of it. Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. In my mind, if corporations are allowed to control the rights of people when they are not on the clock it is a violation of these individuals basic rights. Please don't give me the BS that the workers can just go work somewhere else if they don't agree. illegible usually

...for listening to the wrong message. This is what I fear, that the USA will become a place where I even have to consider what kind of music I listen to because someone else doesn't like the message. illegible usually

Go Mike! I hope he gets enough that the Lib's get some real respect next time around. illegible usually

Washington - Bad Bad Bad Badnarik illegible usually

Word from Mike is they will have it this weekend. They are in Olympia today, putting some time behind the stick, getting it ready. Soloy claims 10.5 minutes to 12K at gross but those that have jumped it say it's a bit slower than that. It has a HUGE step and is said to be very comfy and quiet on the rise up. Photo attached illegible usually

For my work PC it is great. The speed of the search is amazing. I also clean the browser cache, but it "finds" all the client email and reports and notes and letters. Quickly. I was convinced in two searches. (it took 0.2 sec to find 3 emails, 21 files and 4 photos from typing in a client name and return) illegible usually

I have used it and it works VERY good. It's almost a bit eirie but all the info is on your computer anyway, the desktop search just finds it. Try it, you'll like it. illegible usually

We are getting a "new" plane! The most friendly DZ in Washington just got better. Come out and join us in celebrating the arrival of the Soloy conversion 207. Photos of the plane are at www.skydivetoledo.com illegible usually

I saw a new favorite... "YE-HA!" is not a foriegn policy illegible usually