Southern_Man

How many mounts? "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

the difference would be that you spent 50k on coaching and another 30k on housing this year in your full time job as a 400m (there is no 500m in track) racer. Right, in which case the athlete (by organizing an S-corporation) could write off his coaching expenses. Not sure about housing (probably not, but I'm sure some accountant out there somewhere is willing to try it. In other words, the original article was both intellectually lazy and dishonest in merely asserting that all the winnings are going to be taxed at the 35% marginal rate. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

Is it ironic is you go to Chick-Fil-A on family values day and pick up a milf and end up banging her like a screen door in a hurricane? "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

Five days ago Rahm Emmanuel met w/ Louis Farrakhan, who advocates death for homosexuals. I guess those are Chicago values? He's also a notorious anti-semite. Anyway, here it is, from a speech in Oakland: "God is no respecter of persons - Your mother is not above the >law. Your brother, your sister, your friend - nobody is above God's >law... > > "Do you know why [in bibilical times] they [stoned you to >death] for adultery? Because there is nothing more sacred than >marriage and family. Nothing...[applause]. And everytime you stone >[an adulterer] you are killing the thought in your own mind...You make >an example [by stoning someone] because the individual is not more >important than the community [or the] nation. So you sacrifice the >individual for the preservation of a nation. > > "Now brothers, in the Holy world you can't switch. [Farrakhan >walks across the stage like an effeminate man]. No, no, no.. in the >Holy world you better hide that stuff 'cause see if God made you for a >woman, you can't go with man...You know what the penalty is for that >in the Holy land? Death...They don't play with that [he laughs]. >Sister get to going with another sister - Both women [are >decapitated]." "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

That article just lazily assumes that the athletes prize money will be taxed at a 35% marginal rate. Although some of the high profile athletes in the higher profile sports may have incomes that put them in the 35% bracket, there are a lot of athletes that are not going to be earning that--can't imagine a synchronized diver is going to have those sorts of earnings. Britain had to pass special tax rules for the Olympics. They usually attempt to tax athletes on prizes earned on British soil and also tax them on a portion of their worldwide endorsement income. They have sometimes had a hard time attracting athletes to compete because of this situation (Usain Bolt is a notorious example). "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

Grab a camera and post some pictures, too. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

Yeah, I've heard or seen reports involving Virginia Beach, Richmond, and Northern Va/DC. I haven't heard of any shovels actually going in the ground. That's really what I want to know--has anybody gotten past the idea stage? "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

Pricing at dropzones is tricky, because they are all different, but generally you would be somewhere in between. The jumps would be less expensive than AFF but more than a licensed jumper price. You would still be paying gear rental and for at least some jumps you would be paying for coaching (which could be slot of slot+money to the coach) "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

I didn't know that. He and I were dancing naked around the bonfire at midnight on the summer solstice and I asked him who he was going to vote for. He said he was voting for the virgin we had just sacrificed. Go figure. I thought he only danced in his magical underwear. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

Clearly this is wrong and culture should be judged on the number of gold medals won. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

Any update on a Virginia tunnel? In VB or elsewhere? "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

I don't think it is nation bashing to point out that the US has a lousy record with regard to doping. So does Russia. So does India (despite being a very poor games performers India has a huge number of athletes currently serving doping bans). "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

The examples are almost too numerous to mention. Like Justin Gatlin and LaShawn Merritt, both convicted dopers, being on our Olympic track and field team. Like the cover-up that happened prior to the '84 Olympics to Carl Lewis' positive drug test before the '88 games (where he replaced Ben Johnson after he tested positive. Up to the recent positive test for Hope Solo just before the games. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

As somebody who has frequently voted for 3rd party candidates I'd defend that as a perfectly reasonable and respectable choice. I have usually found that I could not bear to vote for either major party candidate but could find a third party that it would not offend my conscience to vote for. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

I'm generally a little cynical and suspicious of a lot of performances but it is ugly when Americans cry foul over foreign athletes. America has a history of being one of the dirtiest nations in Olympic sports. America also has a history of covering up positive tests. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

I went head down on this chick during a three-way "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

Do you have a quote from the Chicago alderman or the Boston Mayor stating this? Because it wasn't what I read? I do believe that your are correct that the city could allow or disallow based on such a policy--if I remember correctly San Francisco required companies doing business there to provide partner benefits. However, I think it is a slippery slope to allow government to grant or not grant business approval (which should be an administrative process) based on the political opinions of the owner (and not on the company policies). I don't eat chic-fil-a because they make a crappy, soggy chicken sandwich. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

Can non-US citizens contribute? Foreign nationals are prohibited from making any contributions or expenditures in connection with any election in the U.S. Please note, however, that "green card" holders (i.e., individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S.) are not considered foreign nationals and, as a result, may contribute. For additional information, consult our "Foreign Nationals" brochure. From: http://www.fec.gov/ans/answers_general.shtml I'm sure there are lots of US citizens in both London and Israel. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

It was a drogue-less freefall. In fact, it set a new altitude record (96,640 ft) for drogeless freefall. the previous record was set by Eugene Andreev at 80,380 ft Kittingers 102,000 ft jump used a drogue Till next month when he does the main record breaking jump from 125,000 ft. which will of course push the ceiling even higher. Yes, I knew Kittinger used a drogue and this was drogueless, just trying to speculatively make sense of this sentence from the original article After he jumped, Baumgartner was in freefall for three minutes and 48 seconds . After five minutes, his parachute opened, It appears it was just poorly written after looking at some other accounts. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

Then why did you say "ID was never requested?" because they never requested it. You can think that if you want. At no point have I stated anything with regard to voting ID requirements being a burden. You are attributing positions to me based on something else. Right, I really only posted to point out that your original statements about needing an ID every month to get a Social Security check was incorrect. Just for the record, a social security card is not a form of ID. Do you think Ally bank requires ID as a policy they initiated? Perhaps you didn't bother to read that part of the Ally bank statement that says, "Federal law requires us to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person that opens an account." You may have bankers that don't follow the law, but to imply that a typical seasoned citizen should expect that is wrong. As you know, they are required to have direct deposit. Why would people go to so much trouble to get fraudulent voter registrations if it was not with the intent to commit voting fraud? If conservatives are found to be collecting fraudulent registrations, I would assume it if for the purpose of voting fraud. Why should I think differently of any group that would do it? Voting fraud is unfortunately too easy to do, and difficult to catch, which is why it is so easy to conclude that it isn't happening. I think the "solution to a problem that doesn't exist" argument is not going to be enough, and we've been over the supposed "ID is too much of a burden" contention. Liberals should think of a better argument. It doesn't matter that I think it doesn't work, what should matter for liberals is that it won't convince the general (voting ) public. If there was reason to believe that voting fraud was happening to the overall detriment of liberals, then I am confident that they would be very eager to spend the money needed and inconvenience the voters to prevent it. Again, my comments really were not directed at teh ID requirement for voting. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

I do this for a living. I am well aware of the requirements for getting SS benefits. I've accompanied literally dozens of people to the local social security office to apply for both SSI and SSDI. A social security card is indeed required. That is not a photo ID which could be used for a voter ID. If you did not have an social security card, well, five years ago they would issue a card at your request and mail it to you. Today they would ask for a photo ID. Trust me, I've had to help a lot of people get a DMV ID and track down a birth certificate to start that process. Have never provided a birth certificate to social security, perhaps the agency already had that on file. Never had to submit proof of citizenship. Never had to provide a W-2 (many of the people I was with did not work or had a work history from quite a while ago). We have been required to provide some similar documentation (paystubs) for review of benefits. Sometimes SSA would get those directly from the employer. I would also say that I am in a relatively small city and most of the folks I was with would have been known to the Social Security Administration (not all). If they person I was with was not known then they may have simply accepted my word. I know that may not work that way in a big city or a larger office. They do say that they will provide help to get the documents. That is nice of them to help out the elderly like that. I wonder if some of the predicted cost of voter ID laws might also be devoted to helping people get their documents so they can get the ID needed to vote. I remember that some of the states claimed that they were going to provide such help, which would be very costly to do. From a quick look at the Medicare site info, it seems that the Medicare application relies on the SS process in terms of identification, which makes sense. The local banks I've used have asked for driver's license and SS card. Ally bank (which is a major online only bank, also require identification that is assumed to be SSN, but may include driver's license: It sure is a big burden that our government imposes upon the seasoned citizens. Voter ID law requirements seem reasonable in comparison. The last jobs I got required (due to federal regulations) that I provide 2 forms of ID that had to come from different categories. I believe a combination of SS card and birth certificate was enough, other options were possible. Picture ID was not needed, but just having a job required at least 2 forms of government issued ID. It sure is a big burden that our government imposes upon people that get hired for a job. Voter ID law requirements seem reasonable in comparison. Anyway, I'm amazed that people think their own limited experience of the world and how things work applies to everybody. Yup, a lot of those things sure are easier if you have ID. For a few of them (a job) an ID or two is pretty much essential. Most of the rest, well, it is a little less convenient but when you live in a small town and do business with people who have known you pretty much your whole life, it is possible to do quite a lot without an ID, including banking, doctor appointments, etc. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

maybe he released a drogue at 3:48? "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

Five years ago, you're saying a person could get SS benefits without ID? I have trouble accepting that claim, do you have anything to back it up? Yup, I personally accompanied people to social security appointments to apply for benefits. ID was never requested. I know it is currently possible to apply for benefits over the internet and maybe the phone as well. I have not utilized those options but presumably there is not a way to check ID there. Isn't ID required to get the Medicare card? ID might even be required by doctors, it wouldn't surprise me that a Medicare or other insurance card isn't enough. Don't believe so. As long as I have a social security number I can apply for benefits. I can order a replacement Medicare card via the telephone as long as I know the SSN. No ID check required or possible. Doctors are increasingly requesting ID, but I don't know of any in my town that have turned somebody away for not having it. Of course, but the obvious point is that ID is required to have established that already established bank account Maybe, maybe not. Some small town banks could very well open an account for somebody without an ID. I know some of the banks around here are incredibly lax in giving out information over the phone and other issues. Anyway, at one time I believe a SSN was enough for a bank account, but I haven't opened one in a long time (except for an online account, which was done all by electronic submission, no id required there). "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

In the old lady scenario, she needs ID to get her Social Security check every month. They now are making the elderly have it direct deposited, another ID requirement. Can she get her medicare benefit without having to have had a gov't issued ID? I think not, perhaps you can prove me wrong. If you are applying for a new social security benefit you may need ID. This was not the case as little as five years ago, though. Assuming you are already receiving benefits (and at 94 that is a safe assumption) you do not need to have an ID to continue receiving them. Assuming you have a Medicare card (which is not a picture ID) you do not need an ID to get your benefits. I'd suggest that if you have an already established bank account then it is not necessary to have an ID to do any banking, including direct deposit. Indeed it is not at all necessary to ever talk to or see anybody to do any sort of banking, so no opportunity for anybody to ever ask for an ID. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

That's not what it looks like to me. Watch DSE's demo video, and you'll see that there are loop handles mounted to the outside of the suit with a lanyard that threads through the zipper pocket and then attaches to the cutaway or reserve ripcord cable with a rapide link. The idea is that pulling the loop handle will in-turn pull on the cutaway/ripcord cable, and enact the cutaway and reserve ripcord pull. In my opinion, that alters the operation of the rig. The design of the rig provides for the jumper being able to remove the handles from the MLW, and pull with leverage in the opposite direction of the cables allowing for the easiet possible extraction. Consider a rig where the reserve activation involved pulling a soft loop attached to a cable, and the only direciton of force you could apply would be perpendicular to the direction of the cable, forcing the jumper to pull the cable sideways to enact a reserve deployment. Do you think such a design would pass a TSO test? The video clearly shows pull forces in excess of 50lbs, which is way over the standard currently used in skydiving. The suit alters the basic function of the rig such that it's well outside the standard. and no longer functional. I was not talking about the mod with the loop handles. That i would much more readily concede could be interpreted as a modification to the rig (although even that could be debatable). I was talking about the video in the original post, where the handles are zippered up inside of the suit. Doesn't alter the rig in any way, as far as I can see. That, to me, may be stupid but I don't think it changes the TSO on the rig. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"