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I really don't have any great ideas other than... Flare when your feet touch the corn! "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

In Canada I am exposed to a variety of news organizations including the BBC and bunch of American sources and I do see a difference, just as others who have responded to this thread do. I understand that the people of the US perceive their media as unbiased and unrelenting in its search for the truth. On the other hand look what happens even in these forums when someone dares to suggest that the US is not on the side of righteousness in this war. They become the target of the most vitriolic dissertations on patriotism and it is often suggested that they might find somewhere else to live. Now imagine a media outlet that suggested there was another side to the story in this war. The outcry would be fantastic. Now I am sure that there are reporters that try to get stories with more of the truth past their editors but the editors know what side their bread is buttered on. Propaganda is not just for us foreigners anymore.

I have a hard time imagining any American media that would cover the war totally unbiased, showing both sides equally. They have to be on side with the war, that's just a reality. The wrath that would come down on them would be mind boggling and their stock value would plummet. "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

Great to hear - you're going to have to shave EVERYDAY

So what effect does this have on ASC's group membership? I went looking for any reaction to the USPA action on the ASC forums and noticed they are promoting "USPA Coach Rating Course Aug 5-7 at ASC". http://www.ascskydiving.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=372 "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

I was out for 16 years.... "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

That's the price for each jump at the Canadian National Championships happening at the end of this week. $35 each. At today's exchange rate 1 CAD = 0.821455 USD $35.00 CAD = $28.75 USD "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

I saw that after I posted and emailed the site - hopefully they will bring it back. Try this one on skydivingmovies.com http://sdm.crocker.com/ver2/pafiledb.php?action=file&id=233 "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

Did you try these guys? http://www.skydanceheadgear.com/ "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

They call it Precision Packing... but a rose by any other name... http://www.precision.aero/packing.htm Be sure to watch the video - link is at the end called How To Bag a Zero-P Canopy In 60 Seconds - Video "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

I've heard the arguments : There is a reporter sitting in jail because she won't identify her source for a story she didn't write about outing Plame. Doesn't this lend credibility to Plame being a covert agent? It seems to me that more than just the "left media" believe it to be true. "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

Think positive thoughts - I had a scare like this many years ago and the odds worked in my favor. They can for you too! "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

"Subspace"? Blues, Dave Hey I looked it up on the Internet - its got to be true even if I don't know what it means

"Subspace"? Blues, Dave Hey I looked it up on the Internet - its got to be true even if I don't know what it means

"Subspace"? Blues, Dave Hey I looked it up on the Internet - its got to be true even if I don't know what it means

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safeword Safeword From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. A safeword is a codeword or series of codewords that are sometimes used in BDSM to mean that a bottom or submissive is reaching a limit or for the Top/Dom to stop the sceneplay. Safewords are agreed upon before playing a scene by all participants. Many organized BDSM groups have standard safewords that all members agree to use to avoid confusion at organized play events. This is generally used so that the bottom can scream "no, stop", etc. as much as s/he wants without really meaning it, and still have a way of indicating a serious desire that the scene stops. Accordingly, a safeword is usually a word that the person would not ordinarily say during sex, such as red, tree, anomaly, or even safeword. Some partners have different gradations of safeword, such as yellow to mean "that hurts" or "stop doing that" without stopping the scene, and red to mean "let's stop the scene". In other circumstances the safeword may not be a "word" at all, but a signal like dropping a ball or similar, or making three clear and rhythmic grunts or vigorous motions in the case of a person who is gagged or bound. A common convention of tops putting a finger in the bottom's hand is used if the bottom has become non-verbal, such as may happen as they reach subspace. In this scenario the bottom squeezes a pre-determined number of times to indicate OK. A common request from the top to the bottom, to check on their status, is to ask "What is your color?" In addition to red and yellow, green is a common safe word used to indicate, "I'm fine." In the case of sexual role-play, some simply drop out of character to safeword, such as having the submissive address the dominant by his/her first name. While many in the BDSM community consider safewords an essential part of safe play, there is a significant contingent that does not have any such term in their relationships or their play. Some of these people simply use the word Stop. Others rely on the top to monitor the condition of the bottom and stop if necessary, at their discretion. In such circumstances the bottom or submissive must have consented not to have control over the duration of the scene in advance. Interestingly some of those who recommend safewords do not, themselves, use them though this is not often discussed in public. There is an undercurrent assumption that play without safewords is an "advanced" technique and should not be advocated in the hearing of novices. BDSM activity without a safeword is regarded by many as inadvisable and dangerous. If used, the safeword should be respected unconditionally. After the bottom uses the safeword, the scene is over, inflicting pain or any physical forcing should be stopped and all restraints should be removed immediately. Ignoring safewords is considered dishonorable and a deeply immoral practice in the BDSM community. (The "yellow safeword" mentioned above is however not obligatory.) Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safeword" "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

If it's mandatory, AFF would be very difficult in Canada - we have no wind tunnels On the other hand, is it a good idea? I have to leave that to others as I have not had the opportunity to try a tunnel.... yet

It's a myth according to this: http://europeanhistory.about.com/od/catherinethegreat/a/histmyths1.htm "The Truth: Catherine died in bed of illness; there were no equines involved and a Catherine/horse nexus was never attempted." "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

I like my Minwarp no question about it. BUT the question has to be asked (not just about a Mindwarp but all of the higher end open face helmets) - Does it offer more protection than a Protec? If I had it to do over again, I might just buy a Protec. The Classic Full Cut Protec provides good protection and a place for your audible. Price $40 USD at most of the major skydiving suppliers. "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

Fat, Dumb and Stupid I saw the title of this thread and thought someone was calling me...

There has to be another way - how much would you actually get for the rig? If that's the difference between buying your own business then you haven't accounted for enough money the contingency part of the budget. "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

Not trying to be too sarcastic... when was there a sense of fair play or MORALITY in any part of government? I think all this ugliness is just how all politicians are. They may go into initially with lofty goals but they soon become what surrounds them and fall into the same dung heap as those that have been there before. If my son ever becomes a politician, I'll change my name. I'd be ashamed. "What's the definition of a cry shame - a bus load of politicians going over a cliff with an empty seat" "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

I like this

I've decide to change my earlier response... I like this one much more

Gotta to agree with you on this one. Normal wear is exactly that - NORMAL I don't think that putting stickers on things will help those you aren't proactive to protect themselves by checking out the equipment they use. The next thing would be that the stickers would fade from exposure to sunlight and there would be complaints about the sticker not being good enough. Warning people to use common sense is a never ending battle that can't be won. Not sure where this line came from but... Common sense isn't common. Inspecting equipment is common sense. Waiting for the flames...