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Maybe, you're just a little older and wiser! I'd rather take my time and be sure. Chuck I remember watching Charlie Mullins (Mike's oldest son) trash-packing his canopy and thinking "jesus christ, he's gonna jump THAT?" I've heard stories about his pack-jobs and all those who told of his packing said it scared the be-jeebus out of them! Chuck And that wasn't the half of it! He was a test jumper for Precision Aerodynamics. Some of his jumps scared the fuck out of his co-workers! Weren't both those boys way under USPA minnimum age, when they started jumping? Chuck

Maybe, you're just a little older and wiser! I'd rather take my time and be sure. Chuck I remember watching Charlie Mullins (Mike's oldest son) trash-packing his canopy and thinking "jesus christ, he's gonna jump THAT?" I've heard stories about his pack-jobs and all those who told of his packing said it scared the be-jeebus out of them! Chuck

I quit using a molar strap in the mid-'90's. It was one I made and re-configured it to keep pilot-chutes collapsed when closing Strong Para-Cushion containers. Chuck

Maybe, you're just a little older and wiser! I'd rather take my time and be sure. Chuck

It looks to me like, this country's government just continues to bow to big business so that big business can have all the cheap labor they want without any 'strings'. To think, these are the same politicians who 'care' so much about their public. Pfffft... Chuck

The end of the article indicates that it is a tradition of sorts in that part of the world. I thought they broke plates and belched a lot. Isn't that done in Greece? Chuck

That's because "cancer" is really hundreds of different diseases, all of which result in a cell dividing uncontrollably and forming tumors and spreading from site to site in the body. Basically, every cell is capable of dividing, usually a limited number of times, but that division is controlled by dozens (or more) of different genes. Some genes encode proteins that act as "brakes" to inhibit division, others are part of a chain of proteins (a "signaling pathway") that stimulate cells to divide in response to some trigger, such as a hormone. In addition, cells have back-up mechanisms (also encoded by genes) that usually cause malfunctioning cells to die, for example through apoptosis (programmed cell death). So for a cell to become cancerous, these control mechanisms have to be malfunctioning, due either to damage to the DNA sequence (causing the gene to encode a malfunctioning protein) or to inappropriate modification to the DNA such as methylation (a so-called epigenetic modification). It usually takes a number of mutations/modifications to the DNA to cause the cell to go out of control, because of redundancy and "backups" in the system. You have 2 copies of almost all genes (one from each parent, except on the X sex chromosome that you get only from your mother), so BOTH copies of the gene have to be damaged. You may inherit one damaged copy and one good one, in which case you have a predisposition to cancer as only the good copy has to be damaged. At any rate, it may take many years of accumulating damage to the DNA in every cell before enough genes affecting the different parts of the mechanisms controlling division or apoptosis are damaged, but then you get a cell that divides out of control and doesn't die (=cancer). What all that means is that the old way of looking at cancers according to the organ where they started (such as lung cancer) is inadequate, because what you really need to know is what genes have been damaged. If there are dozens of possible genes involved, and you start thinking of all the possible combinations, you soon realize there are thousands of different combinations that can result in cancer. Then you have to figure out how to fix that damage so the cells stop dividing, or how to selectively kill just those cells and leave healthy cells unharmed. That's why ED is an easier nut to crack than "cancer". Don Thanks for that! It's still, depressing. Chuck

Nice try at a spin, but this is in the news lately, as are the black panthers...So any opinion on his words? or only a person attack? I posted in support of her words, I thought she was simply showing she had turned her life around, (her uotes were taken Way out of context! But then I see her husband preaching this garbage, it makes me think she is simply acting! Hell, most politicians should be allowed to recieve Oscars for their performances... especially at election time. Chuck

At the time I made my first static-line jump. they weren' doing videos of students. The DZO's wife took a bunch of Poloroids that have faded a bit. Chuck

You're right... this is a good poll! Chuck

I kinda like the option; 'In God we trust... all others are suspect!' Chuck

I am very sorry to learn of your wife's illness. I was in no way referring to medically justified, legally prescribed medicine. Just a hasty conclusion on your part I guess. Given the thread title, it's clearly not about currently legal drugs. It's about currently illegal drugs that could help the dying but moralists like you steadfastly oppose because in your youth you abused them. John, all BS aside. My sympathies go out to your wife and to you. My family has dealt with, and is still in some cases dealing with the brutalizations of cancer. Since you bring iot up though, which drugs are you thinking would help? Not a dig, just an honest curiosity. I'm curious as to what your wife is being denied. What I don't understand is, scientists can come-up with cures for baldness and pills that'll give a guy an erection for days but they can't seem to find a cure for cancer. Chuck

...and be sure, you're packin'! Chuck

I'd call it a 'terrorist attack', due to the fact the Zetas are terrorists and foreign nationals. Local law enforcement would start and let the military take-over. Then too, this is just talk because no ranches have been taken-over and just a guess. Chuck

Read the "Mission and Belief" page on the OP's link. Credibility probably isn't this publication's strong suit. It seems to be designed provide the right wing nutters and religious fundies material to jerk off en masse. Seems to have worked! A lot of folks eat shit like that up. If, the Zetas did raid a ranch, it would be because something or someone is on that ranch that they want. They'd get it and get gone. Chuck Still no confirmation from any legit news organization. ...and I doubt there will be. Zetas have been seen recently in Fort Hancock, Texas. A little town about half-way between El Paso and Van Horn. They were seen in Black Suburbans, following school busses and showing-up at basketball games. They had the town shook-up for about a month. They were obviously, looking fo someone. That lasted about a month and I haven't heard any more about it. It seems, they come across the border, take care of their business and leave. This recent story sounds like some reporter trying to make a 'name' for themselves. Chuck

Read the "Mission and Belief" page on the OP's link. Credibility probably isn't this publication's strong suit. It seems to be designed provide the right wing nutters and religious fundies material to jerk off en masse. Seems to have worked! A lot of folks eat shit like that up. If, the Zetas did raid a ranch, it would be because something or someone is on that ranch that they want. They'd get it and get gone. Chuck

You're welcome. If you want to start the pulling of your hair off you scalp in fustration, we'll start talking about how the world's thoroughput of drugs vs. successful importation as a measure of effectiveness of programs in place. I don't know if, I could handle it! Chuck

The same way most engineering disasters happen, a lack of imagination. That's what we get for trying to help our neighbors to the south. If, it were me, I would dis-continue any similar help... in any way. They aren't doing us any favors!!! Chuck

Source; http://lmtonline.com/ It's entirely possible the story reported by The Cypress Times was a fabrication. I'm thinking the same thing. Though, as brazen as the Zetas are, it wouldn't surprise me one bit. The big thing to cartels is gaining control of 'routes' in this country. Ten miles from I-35 would be just ideal for them. I do know, Zetas have been spotted about 30-miles from where I live. Chuck

Yup. Politics. People sharing claims for funding purposes. It may not throw off the bust figures as much as the overall funding. It's all in how they do the accounting and if they compensate for the fact that there are multi-claims and if they are keeping track of that. DOD, DEA, Coast Guard would always claim the same responsibility of our busts, in our instance, but the Pentagon would keep track. Multi claims in this instance would be for award puroses. I get my medals, DEA would get thier numbers, Coast guard would get their cost vs. award numbers, ect. For the reporter trying to get an accurate number, it would be a nightmare. Not all busts are published or need to know. Thanks, for that. Up till now, it was clear as mud. Chuck

We trained Mexican military personnel to help the mexican govt. fight drug cartels. Afetr many of them were trained, the cartels just made them a more lucrative offer. How, is that our fault?? Chuck

Not to mention the fact that drug cartels have threatened every newspaper office, radio and t.v. station from El Paso to Brownsville! Reporters are probably, scared to death to go near Laredo. Also, i googled it and found many sources of the story. In recent weeks, law enforcement and Border Patrol have 'set-up' at the entrance road near where I live and their presence is 24-7. I still believe, a whole bunch of self centered 'recreational' dope users need to quit. Chuck

Just out of curiosity, did they say why it was a joke? What level were they in the hiearchy of things? I am making a guess here that it is more on the line of them not actually able to do certain busts or do their jobs completely. Throughout my service, I have contributed to this "War" (I hate the phrase "war on drugs: with a passion). I will tell you that there is some serious misrepresentation about this "war" in both the media and peoples' perception of what's going on. What adds to mass confusion is the different security levels and the "need to know" throughout different levels, departments, procedures, ect. This is no way an open book for very good reasons. This causes some assumptions that are very wrong. I sometimes think that people see this as some sort of "dragnet" or some other tv show style of policing. Oh, and, I am not disagreeing that there is some political issues involved here, just that the assumption is in the wrong area. This was at a time when the so called 'war on drugs' was in it's infancy. Like you, I think that monicker is silly. Their reasons were for much of what you said. The agents I talked with had been transferred out here. I think too, the fact they couldn't kick-in doors and make the 'big' busts was a bit deflating. Something that bothers me is, the Border Patrol can make a bust and get a ton of dope. Any law enforcement agency who 'assisted' could count that ton of dope, also. Doesn't this throw-off the figures, just a little? If, three agencies were involved and 1-ton of dope was taken, the figures show 3-tons was taken because all three agencies could 'claim' it in their paper work. This is fairly decieving. What I found interesting was, within 3-yrs., those agents I spoke with went to either the Marshall's office or Secret Service! Chuck

The son of a bitch needed it! Chuck Amen. That's the ol' Southern defense, "He jes needed killin'." The way I see it, he brought it on himself. He knew the rules of the game. Chuck Hell man, he defined the rules of the game! You got that right! chalk one up for the 'good guys'! Chuck

You need not assume there is any actual corruption in order to have a conflict of interest at work. In this case, having drugs illegal is pivotal to quite a variety of industries: the Apprehension Industry, the Prosecution Industry, the Defense Industry, the Incarceration Industry and so forth. If I have been on the Force for the last 23 years and things are precisely as bad as they were when I joined, my response is not going to be "Gee, what I do does not seem to make much difference. They should just legalize the stuff and make my job go away." More likely, I will focus on how horrible things would obviously have been if I had not been out there in the trenches fighting the evil menace. When I retire in a couple of years, one can only hope that there will be some dedicated person to take my place, otherwise all is lost.... After agreeing that marijuana is a "bad" thing, I have asked cops the following: would you rather arrest someone who has been smoking pot all night, or someone who has a half a bottle of Jack Daniels in them? The overwhelming response is they'd rather bust the pothead ("I'm under arrest? Bummer. You gonna finish that donut?") than the boozer ("Y'wanna 'rest me?! You sumbitch, I'm g'na kill you! [retch]"). Prohibition is job security for those charged with its enforcement every bit as much as for the illegal drug trade itself. When the Volstead Act was repealed, the murder rate in the US of A went down by 2/3. Why? Because there were no longer obscene, illegal profits over which to battle. Executives from Miller and Anheuser Busch now meet at industry conventions where gang members would shoot and throw bombs at each other previously. I do not approve of booze, dope or tobacco, but have concluded that the prohibition on any of these is a cure that is infinitely worse than the disease. BSBD, Winsor I wasn't 'assuming', I was just 'wondering' about it. With all the U.S. dollars that drug cartels have stock-piled, it does raise curiosity. In this world... anything is possible. I agree, I'd rather deal with a pot-head than a drunk. You never know how a drunk is going to respond... same with a meth-head. I agree too, prohibition doesn't work and as long as dope is illegal, the laws need to be enforced. Also, I am by no means 'assuming' there is rampant corruption throughout this country but corruption does exist. To what extent... noone knows. I am very much 'pro' law enforcement. Not just due to the fact I am married to a cop (ret.). I am not pointing fingers... just curious. Chuck