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lol. Parents and relatives: Kris, what do you want for your birthday and christmas?? Me: money for jump tickets or altimeter or jumpsuit or rig. that is all. I also scored a sewing machine and a dustbuster, but I did get a decent amount of cash, paid for two aff levels and my $50 alti on ebay.

I have a feeling I am probably sitting at home unpacking. I'm moving stuff on Friday into my new place, and moving the really big stuff on Sunday (couldn't get any help on V-day!) I guess I'll just be unpacking whatever stuff I can.

nope. not for the virus itself, but the reagan administration in general for wasting six years of potential AIDS education time. Had the public known six years earlier, who knows how different the world could be now and how many cases could have been prevented. Its common knowledge that Reagan fucked up here. Even most conservatives agree now that when faced with a deadly disease, it doesn't matter who the heck has it to begin with, because its going to spread to everyone else, so nip it in the bud rather than let more and more folks catch it.

I believe this may be "the group" that the article refers to. http://www.moveon.org/censure/

Not to remember it, but I am aware of it. He ignored it because it was politically volitile and viewed as a "gay problem." He avoided any mention of it until his second term. AIDS first showed up in 1981, and Reagan never mentioned it publically until 1987. The administration undercut federal efforts to confront AIDS in a meaningful way by refusing to spend the money Congress allocated for AIDS research. In the critical years of 1984 and 1985, according to his White House physician, Reagan thought of AIDS as though "it was measles and it would go away. It took Rock Hudson's death from AIDS in 1985 to prompt Reagan to change his personal views, although members of his administration were still openly hostile to more aggressive government funding of research and public education. Six years after the onset of the epidemic, Reagan finally mentioned the word "AIDS" publicly at the Third International AIDS Conference held in Washington, D.C. Reagan's only concrete proposal at this time was widespread routine testing. It was absolutely the wrong thing to do, and we know that now. Reagan could (and did) play ostrich because the information wasn't out there to begin with. We had no idea what was causing this, and it was assumed it was a "gay thing" because the spread in the US was centered around the gay community. Now, it is well known what causes AIDS, how it is spread, and who can catch it. Reagan was able to sweep it under the rug for a while because people didn't know better. Now, people do know better, and there is absolutely no excuse.

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if that's the attitudes of the officials in charge, no wonder there's such a problem! How the heck can you educate people on how to stay HIV free if you won't even admit that HIV is a problem??

red: Syrah/Shiraz: Bogle Petite Sirah California 1999 $11 Very nice red, concentrated and ripe, with chunky flavors of dried blueberry, black cherry, raspberry and pepper. A lot of wine for the money, and availability should be good. Renwood Syrah California Sierra Series 2000 $12 This Syrah is firm, offering beef, spice, black cherry, currant and chocolate flavors, while tannins, toasty oak and herbal notes linger in the finish. Drink now through Monterra Syrah Monterey County 1999 $13 Smooth and ripe up-front, with sweet flavors of creamy black cherry, cola and herbs, wrapped within modest tannins and lively acidity. Rancho Zabaco Syrah Sonoma County 1999 $18 Chocolate, spice, black cherry and toasty oak flavors start with intensity, pick up herbal flavors and firm tannins on the finish. Pinot Noir: Navarro Pinot Noir Anderson Valley Méthode à l'Ancienne 1999 $19 Wonderful balance and intensity, serving up a medley of berry fruit, with well-focused cherry, plum, blackberry and raspberry, accented by a minty spiciness. Mirassou Pinot Noir Central Coast Coastal Selection 1999 $14 Round and soft, with black cherry, strawberry, dried currant and earthy notes nicely framed by toasty oak and subtle herbal flavors. Merlot: Belvedere Merlot Sonoma County Healdsburg Ranches 1999 $18 Ripe and chewy, with plum, jammy black currant, fresh sage and plenty of toasty oak that integrates nicely with firm, dusty tannins. Drink now through 2007. Pepperwood Grove Merlot California 1999 $8 Jammy and round, with black cherry, chocolate, spice and subtle black licorice flavors, underscored by modest tannins. Gallo of Sonoma Merlot Sonoma County 1999 $11 Restrained and compact in style, with mineral, currant and herbal flavors and earthy tannins, finishing with notes of coffee and green bean. Gallo keeps an eye on value. Cabernet Souvignon: The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Hess Estate 1997 $20 Minty and ripe, with black cherry and chocolate flavors that carry through the firm tannins of the finish. White: Chardonnay BRICK HOUSE Chardonnay Willamette Valley 2001 $21 Light, refined, juicy and appealing for its lively green apple, grapefruit and subtle spice flavors that echo impressively on the long, tangy finish. HOGUE Chardonnay Columbia Valley Reserve 2001 $22 Spicy and round, melding harmoniously with well-integrated pear, citrus and apricot flavors, persisting nicely on the beautifully focused finish, echoing hints of cinnamon and nutmeg as the flavors linger. From Washington. 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Tangy lemon and grass flavors fold into the finish. ST. SUPÉRY Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2002 $15 Rich and concentrated, with ripe honeydew melon, green apple, fig and lime peel flavors. Intensity lingers with bright, tangy citrus character. CROCKER & STARR Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2002 $20 Loaded with lemony verve and intensity, delivering ripe lime peel, quince, melon and green pear flavors that are rich and concentrated, with a tangy, lingering aftertaste. CHATEAU POTELLE Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2001 88 $15 Hay, floral, fig and melon tones are ripe and intense, with plush, concentrated flavors. Tangy lemon and anise fold through the focused finish. BRANDER Sauvignon Blanc Santa Ynez Valley 2002 $12 Fragrant and intense, with crisp focus and good depth to lemon skin, grass and green apple notes. Food would soften the acidity, which lingers on the finish. RANCHO ZABACO Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley 2002 $18 Tangy, refreshing Sauvignon, with grass, lime peel, quince and subtle peach notes framed by tart, lemony acidity. Vanilla and sweet pea notes shade the finish. VOSS Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2002 $18 Lime skin, honeyed green tea and tangy green apple flavors have fine concentration and depth, with tart, lemony acidity on the focused finish. That should get ya started... LOL.

Paula, please take the money and don't feel guilty one bit. You're not asking, we're offering. People give because they WANT to help. You won't be able to get everything you need replaced donated, you'll have to pay for some stuff at least. There are so many jumpers here that don't have extra gear or jumpsuits or helmets or altimeters, but do have some cash lying around, maybe the cost of a jump ticket or a cup of coffee or whatnot. Every little bit helps, and even if your insurance covers some of it, you'll still have a deductible to pay. I'm sure you know a lot of us consider the skydiving community as an extended family, and family helps each other out. We want to make sure our skyfriends who jump over there will be up in the air when winter's over. Nuff said. now go set up a paypal account so I can go donate!

wasn't replying directly to you, you were just the last post. I agree.

my folks live on a quiet street too. It only takes one car. After the last kitty died, my mom was crying and saying that they should've listened to me about keeping her indoors. I didn't have to say "I told you so" and I wouldn't have been that cruel. Outside, your kitty is exposed to all kinds of diseases, some are vaccinated against (at least here, I don't know about London's vaccination programs) and others are not. Please be careful and think very carefully about your decision to let your little friend outdoors.

If you're going to execute someone, do ALL the testing on ALL the evidence. This stay is hinging around a fistfull of blond hair found in the hand of one of the victims. If it can be confirmed that this hair belonged to a victim or family member, fine. If the hair is someone else's, that puts Cooper's guilt severely in doubt. FIVE members of the original jury have asked for this stay, as they were not told about the hair and feel that it was important evidence that could've changed the outcome of the trial. Do the test and find out. Waiting a bit more to kill someone isn't going to make a whole lot of difference. He still ends up dead. And if the evidence shows that the hair belonged to an unknown party, we may have prevented the execution of an innocent man. Examine all the evidence thoroughly and remove all reasonable doubt. If we're going to execute people, we need to be damn sure we've got the right guy.

check with your manufacturer and rigger about RIT dye. You can apply it with a q-tip, and it goes on a little more evenly than fabric markers

and, they like to scratch on the cordura. keep kitties away from rigs!

scuba and rock climbing would be more dangerous simply because of the unavailability of help. if you're 100 feet under the ocean, you'll get very sick and possibly die if you have to surface immediately because you can't breathe. The whole nitrogen in the blood thing. You're breathing very dry air which can irritate the lungs. With rock climbing, you're in the middle of nowhere doing something very physically strenuous. You're a long way from medical help if you need it. with skydiving, if you have a problem, pull and get to your inhaler. land as fast as possible, and you'll be surrounded by people who can get you medical attention immediately, if you need it. Also, I would say your standard skydive is not as physically strenuous as rock climbing, so the chances of an attack, if your asthma is exercise induced, would be less to begin with.

if you get a cat, you would need to get two cats. they will entertain each other when you're not home. a lonely cat causes trouble. two cats are much better for both you and the critters. however, I would say a small trailer is not fair to a kitty. I feel bad with my two in a 700 sq ft. apartment! If its a mobile home type trailer, though, you'd probably be fine. They need to have room to run and play, or they cause trouble. and please,please,please, don't let your kitty outdoors! It isn't safe. there are things like cars and planes and coyotes and small children that are dangerous to him. The lifespan of an outdoor cat is usually around a year or so, while an indoor cat will live 15-20 years. I have evidence of this. In the four years I have had my indoor kitties, my parents have gone through three outdoor kitties. Two coyotes, one car.

is it for a student film? a lot of places have discounts for students. Just call them, tell them you're looking to rent a high quality mini-dv personal video camera (not pro quality) and ask if they do that, or if they can refer you somewhere. I'm spoiled living here in LA, I guess... I want a camera, I can get my paws on whatever I want for a low price. Just show the student ID and tell em what I want.

use your money to go rent a good camera. http://www.panavision.co.uk/

the upper division class probably would've counted, but only as elective credits, so you still would've had to re-take the class. you probably did the right thing by dropping it.

Gia- now, you need to auction off the negatives of your photos and donate the profits... people would pay a lot for such incriminating images, methinks.

because she's a nice kid and I'd like to see her stay that way. j/k sprout.

and despite the "ixtreme" url, it is SFW.

hey, sprite--- couple of ways to pay for AFF- 1. learn how to pack 2. I hear manifest over at Perris is hiring someone for weekends... 3. you're a uni student. go into the job placement office and ask if they keep a list of tutors. Parents call the office and look for a tutor for their kids. say you tutor in math. you'll get calls all the time and you can charge like $20 an hour. that's what I did as a student, and it worked great. 4. bring in friends to do tandems at Elsinore. they credit you money towards AFF every time you bring a friend.

that would be cool... on here. most folks wouldn't bother going to an outside site to check up on someone. tie a feedback rating to someone's username for their classified transactions. it would be cool and make people more confident when buying and selling.

there's more to the story: http://209.157.64.200/focus/f-news/1056604/posts State Department finds Israel negligent in 1967 ship attack that killed 34 Americans (USS Liberty) Bakersfield Californian ^ | 1/12/04 | Barry Schweid - AP Posted on 01/12/2004 5:25:29 PM PST by NormsRevenge WASHINGTON (AP) - Reviewing documents covering 36 years, the State Department concluded Monday that Israel's attack on the U.S. spy ship Liberty during the 1967 Six Day War was an act of Israeli negligence. The United States also was negligent, a State Department official said, for failing to notify Israel that the electronic intelligence-gathering ship was cruising international waters off the Egyptian coast and for failing to withdraw the Liberty from the war zone. A daylong conference that studied fresh documents as well as the established record failed to produce a consensus for any of three views voiced most often: Israel intentionally attacked what it knew to be a ship of the U.S. Navy, the attack was accidental, or the attack resulted from faulty judgment. Thirty-four Americans were killed in the June 8, 1967, attack, and more than 170 were wounded. Israel long has maintained that the attack was a case of mistaken identity, an explanation the Johnson administration did not challenge formally. Israel said its forces thought the Liberty was an Egyptian horse carrier, apologized to the United States and paid almost $13 million in compensation, some to victims or their families. Since the United States did not intercept the order to attack the ship with cannon fire and napalm, precise facts of the attack remain elusive, the State Department official said Monday, speaking on condition of anonymity. He called the Israeli attack and the U.S. actions a classic example of Murphy's law: "If anything can go wrong, it will." David Hatch, a technical director at the National Security Agency, said, "The good news is that information long sought by researchers is now out, and the bad news is that it does not settle it." The occasion for the State Department conference was the release of historical documents about the 1967 war in which Israel defeated the combined forces of Egypt, Syria, Jordan and other Arab countries in six days. Charles Smith, a professor at the University of Arizona, said in his presentation that Israel should have known the Liberty was an American ship. "If they didn't know, they didn't try hard enough to find out," he said. James Bamford, an investigative journalist who has written about the incident, demanded further investigation "instead of people getting up here and giving their opinions." "There were cover-ups," Bamford said, citing a signed affidavit by retired Navy Capt. Ward Boston, who was a leader of a military investigation into the incident. Boston said in the affidavit in October that then-President Johnson and Defense Secretary Robert McNamara had told those heading the Navy's inquiry to "conclude that the attack was a case of 'mistaken identity' despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary." Boston, 80, who did not attend Monday's conference, said the Navy investigators were given only one week but still were able to amass "a vast amount of evidence, including heartbreaking testimony from young survivors." Accusing Israel of a deliberate effort to sink an American ship and kill its crew, Boston said in a legal declaration in Coronado, Calif., that he was certain the Israeli pilots knew the Liberty, which clearly displayed American flags and had markings in English instead of Arabic, was a U.S. Navy ship. Additionally, Boston said, "Israeli torpedo boats machine-gunned three lifeboats that had been launched in an attempt by the crew to save the most seriously wounded - a war crime." Jay Cristol, a U.S. bankruptcy court judge who has written about the incident, cited the finding of the Navy's inquiry as proof the attack was a mistake. "There was no indication they had any knowledge they were attacking a U.S. ship," Cristol told the conference.