kbordson

My stepson works (or maybe worked) for the TSA.... I think their job is easy and lazy... but one of the most psychologically unfulfilling ever. Their job is to "make the planes safe"?! BS.... their job is to enforce foolish regulations to make the sheep feel safe (as long as clay isn't on the plane)

Wonderful idea!

I really liked your question.... but since you already asked it (slide the answer over here), I'll ask this one How does the soul/spirit work? (I mean, when you're born - where is it integrated in the body, when, how... when you fall in love with the right person, does it change, does the other soul change, is there one perfect match.... when you die, where does it go... does it have a body image or is it just matter.... what color is it.... does everyone have one)

I'm on call today, so need to head into the hospital and see if there are any little Noels, Hollys or Jesuses ready to be born today!!

What Wicked thoughts Elphie was the beautifully tragic wicked witch of the west. Nessarose was the tragically beautiful wicked witch of the east. But... just enjoy the time in FL!!!

Kermit?

I addressed these questions in a different Thread But... to restate Whether it be swords, guns, or box cuters, I just don't like "the government" deciding what I should and shouldn't own. Much of it's a trust issue. Why should "The government" trust me, and why should I trust "the government"? But, should there be limits and where should the limit be placed... I don't know. Skydekker made a good point that some reasonable controls are "useful." Do I trust Homer Simpson walking around with a Stinger or Mr. and Mrs. Smith with an accelerator in their backyard? But yet we trust the government and companies with that and more. I personally don't know Pier Oddone (current Director of the Fermi lab) nor James Dyer (Director of the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulations). But I have to trust that the government knew what they were doing when he was appointed. Could Homer be placed in either of those positions? I hope not!! I hope that their qualifications were based on their knowledge and expertise, but what about ethics? Did their interviews include an indepth eval of their beleifs. And who's judging them and their beleifs, more of "the governments" employees? What are their ethics? "The government" has made other foolish choices. More scary than nuclear stuffs... what about biologlogics? Everyone will agree that the thought of Suzie Homemaker playing around with smallpox in the kitchen is right out, but again ... lets look at the government. Colonel George W. Korch, Jr is the Commanding Officer at USAMRIID (U.S. Army Medical Research Institue of Infectious Diseases). Can I be confident on how that promotion occured? Again, I need to believe that he has the ability and integrity to handle that, but it's still just a trust issue. I was in the military myself... I've seen the peter principle at work. "The government" should be "the people." But it often times isn't. Yes, we, in America, are able to exercise our rights with voting, which empowers us with some decision making capability... but sometimes the way the bill is "sold" through the media will influence the vote. "We, the people" get lazy, then as they're watching Fear Factor tonight, they hear about an ad for Yaris and then another for a political advertisment . Now they think they're educated to make a decision... and don't do anymore research or self thought. And so the bill passes.... which helps to benefit the group that paid some of the $400 million for the ads. I liked this quote in V for Vendetta by Alan Moore So back to the question at the top... where to place limits? Who to trust to place limits? Why them? Much of it depends on where you draw the line between Anarchism and Independant Thought? Was Guy Fawkes right or wrong? Was George Washington a terrorist or a revolutionary?

20k? 50k? Is that including the decution for the pair? At any rate, I don't think Gail needs to be scared. She will just need to learn a little situational awareness.. and I think she got a dose of that with her ability to find the ONE tree on the dropzone. But... the info on contact sources is VERY helpful!!

Holidays coming. Glad tidings, Hopeful wishes for the new year.... What are some of the more thoughtful things that you have gotten or are planning to get someone for this time of joy and fellowship. Me - I try to let everyone know just how wonderful and dear they are to me. For some friends that means buying "nice" things... for other friends it means just being nice (instead of they typical snotty ) ... and yet for others it means trying to give my time and happiness to bring others a smile.

Well, I'm young, single, no kids, and the only thing really keeping me in florida right now is school. Parachuting is a newfound skill that I want to use to help others. With my french minor/background I'd be able to communicate with at least 23 countries in africa and I want to go while I'm young. Gail... I think that's awesome. I've already done two medical missions. But we just landed in the planes for those (Guatemala - landed in Guatemala City, but took 4x4s into the jungle to treat in remote areas and Peru- flew into Lima but went up to the Andes to treat.) I think you have a wonderful plan and I will pm you. btw - It's great that you speak French, cuz I only got the medical Spanish and German covered and I doubt that those will be as useful in Africa. (but it is always amusing to watch medical people that only know one forgein language to assume that if a pt doesn't speak English that they automatically speak the other one. Chinese women coming in to labor... nurses speaking Spanish to them But... you know how hard it is to find a Mandarin interperter at 4am. Not impossible - but takes a minute or two) (so, Warpedskydiver, between the two of us - and remember, Gail's young and pretty - what would be our going rate in the foreign service market) edit to add: you have to deduct some - cuz I don't "train" well and I'm like OLD. (so if you saw Apcolypto - image the old lady on the slavery blocks that no one would bid on.... yup! )

OK... see. YOU are not normal.

I knew it was a given. Thats why I gave Mikey, my bookie, a ben or two on your grades. Honestly though, it was a sure bet!! Enjoy the vacation!

I'll be back... but I should go and work out. (just trying to find excuses not to... )

I was just there... and it was like "Buehler.... Buehler... Buehler...."

I found it... all by myself! (umm.... the big link that said "The Pub" was a clue)

link?

I would think a "Jay Sammich"... but having a hard time deciding on the two right sky chicks for you....

[shakes head] You boys are silly. Why would you want a simpering twit that just makes BP&J sammiches? (or PB&Banana?) Now be nice and bring me a drink... by the way... make sure it's cold

5:50 am your time.... Getting ready to leave. Just relax. You know the stuff. You'll do GREAT. CONFIDENCE. Don't cram too hard now. Have a good breakfast (but not too many carbs) and don't drink too much caffeine.... relax..... Let us know how it felt when you finish!

So... go to your bed. soft music. maybe some candles or aromatherapy. Breathe in.... relax. LET IT ALL GO. Breathe in .... relax.... Sleep. Tomorrow will be fine.

You'll do GREAT. Remember confidence is important. Don't second guess your answers. You know the stuff. Even with all that sick stuff you had to put up with.. and pneumonia.... You are so much stonger than all of that!!!

Nah.... why worry? If he sends you a stripper, no big deal (unless it's a male stipper) If he calls in a hit on you, you are now warned... so no big deal If he calls in the SWAT on you, just pick up some extra donuts tonight If he's coming to stay.... ok, maybe you might want to worry.

Unfortunately I have to agree. But... I can be hopeful that some young girls/women still look to strong, successful and independent women as role models. (go look at Tara O'Conner)

Just a note: Tara Conner and Tara O'Conner - not the same woman. Accidently clicked on a Tara O'Connor website and though "wow... Miss USA has changed"

Today marks the Anniversary of the birth of Mike (mikeforsythe)! Happy Birthday!!!