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  1. Southern_Man
    How does jumping naked affect your fall rate? "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"
  2. Southern_Man
    It would count as one jump out of his 25. When I did my tandem it counted as a CAT A, since I showed altitude awareness and pulled my own chute, not a lot but it is something. I had to ask to have it count as a Cat A and they gave me a small logbook and yellow card. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"
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    My parents loaned me a small amount of money when I was going through my divorce. I didn't like having to ask them, but it was not that much and they had actually offered before hand. I was in a tight spot. I would do the same for my children. I would not make a habit of it and this was way before I started jumping. I would sell my rig before asking them for money, if I ever had to again. I don't anticipate ever needing to again, but life has a way of surprising you. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"
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    You should do a search of the forums. I've seen this same topic posted several times in my brief time here. Seems from my memory the big cost and obstacle was in the base station at the DZ. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"
  5. Southern_Man
    Yes, but let's not pretend that those laws are actually applied in a gender-neutral way. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"
  6. Southern_Man
    Why is Civil Rights not a political ideology? Seems to me that it is. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"
  7. Southern_Man
    Driving is not a right. You do not have to buy auto insurance. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"
  8. Southern_Man
    I don't think it is appropriate in the classroom. In this case if you look at the picture, the kid basically had to sit at the supervised or silent lunch table or whatever. That seems totally appropriate and proportional to me. The time and place conversation would be a definite must w/ the kid. I still think it was funny and if I was the kid, I'd think that was worth getting in trouble over. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"
  9. Southern_Man
    I don't know about biking, but at least in France running is seen as a right wing activity: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/06/AR2007070602104.html "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"
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    I believe based on the reasons in this thread, that I am going to get some earplugs and try them out. Assuming I can hear people talking just as well, there doesn't really seem to be any downside. I'd like to be able to hear for a long time. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"
  11. Southern_Man
    I'm a libertarian, so I am for the elimination of all these legal rights and benefits that the government grants to married people. Civil marriage is nothing other than a property contract--let people make their own private contracts. I do realize those are not going away any time soon and would prefer to have gay couples treated equally under the law with straight couples (although again, I'd also like to be treated equally with both of them as a single man). "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"
  12. Southern_Man
    First cousin marriage is legal in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina*, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia Shockingly not legal in West Virginia, although there is an excpetion for adopted first cousins. There are some other states it is legal in certain conditions (like sterility). North Caolina prevents double first cousin marriages. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"
  13. Southern_Man
    I heard there was a temporary stay until Monday. at that time the judge will decide whether to stay it pending the completion of the appeal or not. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"
  14. Southern_Man
    Walker is also a gay man. I personally don't care, but it is a relevant point. I personally wish the government would get out of the business of regulation personal relationships. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"
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    This kid is awesome: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/02/15/awesome-kid-gets-detentio_n_462837.html "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"
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    That makes me want to tear my eyes out. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"
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    I work with people with disabilities and work closely on some cases w/ voc rehab people. This sort of situation happens all the time and is not in and of itself proof that the counselor did not do a good job. I counsel clients on all sorts of issues but they are legally entitled to make their own decisions and sometimes go against my advice (and then have to deal w/ the consequences of that decision. Sometimes I have to help them w/ the consequences, too. I'm not usually too sympathetic at that point. Lying on your mileage reimbursement and your time sheet is a pretty big no-no though. I would be fired immediately for either of those things (maybe not if I fudged 15 min here and there, but 3-4 hours on a regular basis ) "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"
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    : 2:0 I had 12 friends that I took to do tandems on Saturday. They all landed safely and had a great time. Wasn't about me jumping but I went up on two of the loads and made solos both times. Had a cookout at the DZ afterwards, awesome time. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"
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    I stay away from prepared foods as much as possible. I also usually avoid eating out. Both of those are major sources of sodium. I do not monitor mine (maybe I would be surprised if I did). If I eat a lot of sodium I do not feel good, though. When I am running (which I haven't been lately) good mileage I have to be sure to get enough sodium, especially in the summer. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"
  20. Southern_Man
    Just tell her it is science. Surely she wants you to be healthy. (Can't you at least stare at her boobies?) "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"
  21. Southern_Man
    Confirming what skydivers have long suspected, research study shows that staring at boobies can add up to 5 years to a man's life. http://www.themedguru.com/20091206/newsfeature/stare-boobs-longer-life-study-86131320.html Come on ladies, it is for our health. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"
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    Yes, I have a great office w/ lots of great co-workers. Generally positive and happy to be there. Professional and work well as a team. There aren't any that I can't stand. A couple of them I am friends w/ outside of work. I've worked in enough places to know that this is rare and valuable. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"
  23. Southern_Man
    Keep turning down invitations and you will. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"
  24. Southern_Man
    No, I don't flirt w/ co-workers, even those I do not work with directly and never see (work on a different campus). I wouldn't do it, way too much downside. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"
  25. Southern_Man
    That sounds rather messy Well, you are using a Turkish toilet, so that changes the angle and allows for cleaner exits. It is also the reason you had better reach into the common dish w/ your right hand (left hand=all tasks below waist, right hand=tasks above waist). "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"