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    Hi Rob, I made my first jump in 1964 & the rule was in place then. The Lake Erie tragedy was in 1967: Lake Erie B25 -- long - Skydiving History & Trivia - Dropzone.com All but two drowned. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi Wendy, It is the increase in average life expectancy. Even in the 1770's we had people who lived into their late 90's. Not many, but some. Jerry Baumchen PS) How in the H*** do I turn off this system that keeps telling me what to type on this site?
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    Hi murps, Re: “If you’re not a liberal when you’re 25, you have no heart. If you’re not a conservative by the time you’re 35, you have no brain.” This is a variant of an old French saying. BH just has the wrong ages posted. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi folks, Poor Kari: dismissing the highest-profile case challenging the midterm election results Judge dismisses remainder of Kari Lake’s election lawsuit following two-day trial | The Hill At Nuremburg, they said they were just following orders. I wonder what her reasoning is: The winning, the winning, . . . Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi Ron, Back when I was a teenager, I did try Jesus. Did not work then, won't work today. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi Ken, How about around 70 yrs ago. I remember that I had an aunt that was all over chain letters. I was about 12-13 then & thought she was nutz even then. She was not the brightest bulb on the family Xmas tree. I think it is: A fool and their money are soon parted. Some things never change. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi John, You have posted this statement a number of times. To me, it is sort of like that a woman, and only a woman, should have the choice over what happens to her body: WE CANNOT SAY IT TOO MUCH!!!!!! Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi folks, Only winners wanted: a “candidate quality” issue in an apparent reference to the extreme candidates endorsed by Trump McConnell calls Trump ‘diminished,’ vows to find ‘quality’ Senate candidates in 2024 | The Hill Slowly, but surely, they are leaving Trump behind. In mainstream politics, there is only time for winners. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi Sky, Re: beyond a shadow of a doubt I believe that in most states the standard is 'beyond a reasonable doubt.' That makes it rather subjective. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi Rob, I made no mention of heat from any source. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi Bill, It does look like he is there just yet. Maybe the V-P nod. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi 13, A guywire is not energized. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi Robert, Ever hear of the game 'Follow the Leader?' Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi 17, With the death of so many eligible men in WW II, it was not uncommon in Europe after the war. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi 17, Sort of like Piper Laurie & Ronald Reagan. She was 18 & he was 39. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi Seth, Sure, kill the messenger. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi Sky, I never said that there had been any 'mistakes.' Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi Ken, IMO, he has chosen to be in the spotlight. I have seen many, many photos of him attending events that he did not have to attend. It was his choice; now, it seems as though he does not like the repercussions. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi Keith, I accept that every system we have created we have made mistakes. It is what it is. However, to just toss the idea of assisted suicide is like throwing the baby out with the bath water. I will accept 'some' mistakes, knowing that we will continue to work to make the system better as we progress. * To me, it is sort of like when Wendy posts about the seat belt analogy. They are not perfect but they save more lives than would be saved without them. Jerry Baumchen * Think about the hand-deploy system as introduced in 1974 vs the hand-deploy system we have today.
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    Hi Doug, PRICELESS!!!!!!! Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi Bill, I agree. It is if logic & rationale all go out the window; with their money. Not that I am perfect, mind you. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi Rich, A whole bunch of years ago I read an extensive article about Billy Graham. An early employer said that he was the best door-to-door salesman he ever knew. I have also read, that in his youth, Franklin told dad to shove it about the whole religious thingy. Then, when he did not have two pennies to rub together, he returned to the fold. It's all about the almighty buck. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi airdvr, A little update to help in your understanding: Police officer tells court he saw attack on Paul Pelosi happen | Express & Star (expressandstar.com) Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi Ken, Thanks for the link. As with all countries on this issue, it is an on-going effort with the details to be determined. I would expect that as we learn more, the laws/regs, etc will evolve; as they should. Jerry Baumchen PS) Every year I donate to a Death With Dignity organization.
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    Hi Ken, As the old saying goes: The devil is in the details. Jerry Baumchen