DanG

Actually I don't want anyone to ask for a link because as you and many others have proven time and time again, any evidence provided will be dismissed without consideration, so I'll not waste my time. - Dan G

Sort of. The part that some want to ignore is, IMHO, more important: - Dan G

The "uniqueness" of the mother is not a concern? - Dan G

From FM 34-52: PROHIBITION AGAINST USE OF FORCE The use of force, mental torture, threats, insults, or exposure to unpleasant and inhumane treatment of any kind is prohibited by law and is neither authorized nor. condoned by the US Government. Experience indicates that the use of force is not necessary to gain the cooperation of sources for interrogation. Therefore, the use of force is a poor technique, as it yields unreliable results, may damage subsequent collection efforts, and can induce the source to say whatever he thinks the interrogator wants to hear. However, the use of force is not to be confused with psychological ploys, verbal trickery, or other nonviolent and noncoercive ruses used by the interrogator in questioning hesitant or uncooperative sources. The psychological techniques and principles outlined should neither be confused with, nor construed to be synonymous with, unauthorized techniques such as brainwashing, mental torture, or any other form of mental coercion to include drugs. These techniques and principles are intended to serve as guides in obtaining the willing cooperation of a source. The absence of threats in interrogation is intentional, as their enforcement and use normally constitute violations of international law and may result in prosecution under the UCMJ. Additionally, the inability to carry out a threat of violence or force renders an interrogator ineffective should the source challenge the threat. Consequently, from both legal and moral viewpoints, the restrictions established by international law, agreements, and customs render threats of force, violence, and deprivation useless as interrogation techniques. - Dan G

Actually, yes. The "debate" has been settled scientifically and rather conclusively. The only reason the "debate" continues is politics and money. Please don't respond by asking for a link. - Dan G

I'm sure there are. Unfortunately there are also people who send in for awards that haven't earned them. - Dan G

I believe it was the Wu Tang Clan who so eloquently put it: Don't start no shit, won't be no shit. And, as we all know, Wu Tang Clan aint nothing to fuck with. - Dan G

I'm just in it for the entertainment value. It's like watching Cops. - Dan G

Huh? Are you implying I'm stalkery? You're the one who dug up a five year old thread just to trash someone. And you didn't answer my question, either. Not that I actually expected an answer. - Dan G

Oops. Thanks. I was thinking one thing and typing another. Damn multitasking. - Dan G

To whom is she passing herself off as a Tandem I? She hasn't posted here since 2004. You're coming off a little stalkery. - Dan G

The Mirage DRX is a potential competitor to Bill Booth's Skyhook. I'm guessing that if you wait for Bill Booth to say the DRX is ready, that you will have a long wait indeed. - Dan G

I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that you are AVOR7's current girlfriend. Oh boy. Drama. - Dan G

Id like to ask a question with no ulterior motive other than knowledge acquisition. I support everyone's right to have as many guns as they want. Do firing ranges collect and resell lead? I know the brass is (or at least can be) reused/recycled. I'm wondering what the supplyline choke point is. Is is the powder, lead, or simply manfacturing time? - Dan G

I appreciate your viewpoint, I really do. I also know that I'm going to get labeled as a limp-wristed pinko liberal elitist for writing what's below. Oh well, here goes anyway. Saying that you are not living the high life when you make over $250k is a little disengenuous. If by "the high life" you mean flying in private jets and dating Playboy bunnies, then no, you are probably not. But for most people in the world, income at your level is absolutely incredible (in the dictionary definition sense of the word). For that matter, disposable income at the level that we skydivers enjoy ($25 for a couple minutes entertainment) is beyond most people's wildest dreams. There are people in the shittiest parts of the world that would quite literally kill for $100. I'm not advocating that Americans lower our standard of living to match those experienced in Burkina Faso by any means. I make good money and I enjoy the benefits that offers. I just think that a little perspective doesn't hurt either. Please flame away, I can take it. - Dan G

On that point she is right. The regs don't say that tandem jumps can only occur at GM dropzones. They just say that USPA members conducting tandems must have a USPA TI rating. - Dan G

Yeah, that was in line with my point. All tandem students (or passengers, or whatever) receive some kind of training, even if it is only training on how to be a tandem passenger. I don't believe there is such a thing as a "carnival ride" tandem either in the regs/rules or the real world. - Dan G

Where in the SIM or IRM do you see a differentiation between a training tandem and a "carnival ride"? Where is the definition of the two distinct types of jumps? I don't see it anywhere. - Dan G

Agree to a limited extent. Who's to decide how "active" you have to be? Disagree. What, specifically, is the conflict? I've asked this before, and never gotten a straight answer. Who did this? Or is this one of those thing that everyone "knows" but no one will talk about? - Dan G

Pure fucking genius. - Dan G

Make sure you put on the leg straps and tighten them just like you're going to jump. It makes a big difference. - Dan G

So what you're saying is this: 1. You don't like USPA. 2a. You don't have any suggestions on how to make it better. or 2b. You have wonderful and insightful suggestions, but won't share them here because we should have already received them via ultrasonic wave to the implants in our cerebral cortex. That sum it up? - Dan G

I'm asking for two reasons: 1. I'm an amputee skydiver and want more company. I had about 1400 jumps when I lost my arm, so it wasn't the same as someone showing up looking for primary instruction. Pieces of Eight is a great group, but I believe most of those guys were also licensed jumpers when they lost their limb(s). 2. We had a request from a double leg amputee last year to take AFF, but there was alot of concern from our instructional staff that we might be getting in over our heads. I believe he ended up going to another DZ, but I never heard how it went. I'd be interested in hearing stories about amputees taking the first jump course and what precautions people take to ensure safety. - Dan G

I'm sure someone will quickly correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't believe the gov't pays for airtime for news organizations to cover press conferences. - Dan G

To properly check the fit, you also need to put on a rig and tighten the legstraps. That will make the booties tighter. You should be able to lie down (with a rig on) and assume a good arch while pointing your toes. If you can't do that, the booties may be too tight. If you do that and can't make the fabric taut, the booties may be too loose. It will be much easier for an experienced RW jumper to help assess the fit in person. - Dan G