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It is basically a result of a progressive arthritic/degenerative process. If you don't have (or don't develop) any neurological symptoms you shouldn't ever have to have any surgery. The spurring or fusion of the vertebrae in and of its self is not particularly dangerous. Also, should you ever need surgery, a single level ACDF (anterior cervical discectomy & fusion) is not the worst thing in the world, especially if you have no significant degenerative changes at the adjacent levels. Again, if you needed it, you would also likely be a good candidate for a cervical disc replacement. We have done a number of these with great results. Feel free to contact me too if you have any questions or concerns, I'd be happy to help. One other note, MRIs are usually reserved for those that have already developed a neurological symptom, if you have to pay much out-of-pocket for it I would avoid it at this point in time, as it will not or should not change your current conservative management. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Umm... we were clearly talking about breast size, augmentation, and I attached a "before and after" picture. Not sure what else you expected to see? I'm sorry if you are now traumatized. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Actually that is exactly what they are banning... and it's not just teachers to students, but teacher to teacher or anyone else for that matter employed by the school system. People should be able to wish each other 'merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah, quanza' or whatever, where ever they want, when ever they want. Nice job cherry picking what I wrote and completely missing the point. Student-to-student, fine. Teacher-to-teacher in casual conversation, fine. But as soon as a teacher says Merry Christmas to a student, then a state employee has endorsed one religion over another in state business and that is illegal. Sorry if you think your religion gets a special place because you are in the majority, but you're wrong. Hardly... in your previous statement you clearly support the ban. YOU>> "No one is attempting to ban that. Anyone who works for the school can wish anyone else any type of greeting that they want- on their own time. When on the school's time, they are expected to behave as a state employee, and part of that is not endorsing any religion over another. Seems reasonable to me (and the writers of the bill of rights)." -- I'm saying I think it's ridiculous that teachers etc... (under the ban) aren't even allowed to tell one another 'Merry Christmas' in the school system. And I also said, "People should be able to wish each other 'merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah, quanza' or whatever, where ever they want, when ever they want." I'm not putting any one religion in front of another. So you seem to be the one having a difficult time comprehending my statement and seemingly even your own. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Actually that is exactly what they are banning... and it's not just teachers to students, but teacher to teacher or anyone else for that matter employed by the school system. People should be able to wish each other 'merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah, quanza' or whatever, where ever they want, when ever they want. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Could NOT care less, bill. "Could care less" implies we care at all. Hahaha... that's a pet peeve of mine too. It's, "I couldn't care less" dammit. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

"The ban is part of an agreement between the school and the Nevada office of the American Civil Liberties Union which bars proselytizing or promoting a specific religion. According to VVHS principal Dave Wilson, staff members and anyone representing the school are not allowed to say "Merry Christmas" or to have symbols of Christmas in their classrooms." http://www.mesquitelocalnews.com/viewnews.php?newsid=6828&id=2 -- To ban people from simply saying, "Merry Christmas" to one another is completely irrational. Anyone that is truly offended by that needs their head examined. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

I was really looking forward to seeing it but I've heard from a bunch of friends that saw it last night that it was just..... "meh..." I'm already disappointed, and I haven't even seen it yet. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

The people here are generally very friendly. Denver is a GREAT city and probably one of the closed to a 'small town' big city. Pretty sure I know why you liked the Tilted Kilt ------> the staff there has more qualities than 'good personality' ETA: the Beer Festival is great!! but did you go to Mile-Hi Skydive or the tunnel (SkyVenture)? *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Yep, when I moved to California after college, the place I got hired was more impressed with me being from the mid-west that any college degree! I asked they guy about it during the interview and he told me it was his experience that us farm boys show up on time, work all day and don't call in sick to go surfing! I didn't know people actually would 'call in sick' until I moved to Denver. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Yeah, I think a lot of it can depend on where you live, demographics etc... I grew up in the mid-west, and started working at a grocery store immediately after turning 16. When I moved out to Denver my first job was with another grocery store and the difference in work ethic was night and day. Then moving to NY it got even worse with minimum wage workers... I lived in Brooklyn, and it was common to see workers, cashiers, etc. actually talking on their cell phones while "working". *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

How about 200 jump min OR a 'B' license and passing a camera jump course. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

+1 I don't know why anyone would be OPPOSED to something like the 'before and after' pic I attached. I actually prefer a C or smaller, but I'm not opposed to any type of augmentation if women so chose. *NSFW* *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Jonah Hex If you like westerns I think you will like this movie. I thought it was pretty good. I has a very modern twist to it, and again a sort of comic book side to it as well. Overall a pretty good movie with plenty of gun slinging action. Green light! -- Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema I thought this movie was pretty good and very interesting being based on true events (which I usually like). It takes place in Johannesburg, South Africa where, "Young hoodlum's rise from a small-time criminal to a powerful crime entrepreneur during the turbulent years before and after the fall of apartheid." This movie was somewhat low budget and the acting was not top notch but it somehow worked well with the movie. I recommend this one for the queue and give it a B-/B. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Had it for over a week now but had to get some more lights before I could post a pic.

Holy F'---! People set up balloon jumps here nearly every weekend weather permitting. Some of my buddies use a regular guy that charges $60 per person and he goes up to ~8k AGL. I know there are other balloon pilots that actually charge less but only go to 5k or so. This is also for groups of 4. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

*I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

I'd wait until they come out with the next new iPhone anyway... because the Droid/Android platform makes for better phones currently. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Thank you! The USA while not perfect, still does a pretty good job of helping those in need, in addition to individual communities, charity and private organizations. No offense to the poster but I get sick of seeing that phrase always thrown around (truthful or not). *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Ultimately the selfless acts reap the greatest rewards. That's my attempt at a Confucius like response.

They pretty much all have a qwerty key board, either on screen or physical. If you need a physical key board get the Droid2, it's undoubtedly their best phone with a physical key board. Otherwise the Droid X and Incredible are also sweet phones. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

No shit...! Now they'd probably accuse you of being disruptive, get you kicked off the flight and probably try to charge you with something. Airport/airline customer service has done a complete 180 from 15+ years ago. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

I've travelled/flown with my rig 4 times over the past 6 months and carried it on every time, with my helmet and other gear in my other carry-on bag. I don't have a gear bag for my rig but I do wrap the shoulder straps with something called coban, and I also wrap the leg straps together. It makes it look less like a rig and keeps things together. The last time I flew they ALMOST made me pull out the reserve, but thankfully it was avoided. Otherwise they've never even given it a second glance. I'm probably going to look for a small duffel bag to put it in the next time I fly though. *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Your statement said: "well, you DONT buy a jumpsuit off the shelf to begin with.." You made no mention that it didn't fit. You made a blanket comment that you DONT do it. I asked why not if it fits. NOW you add additional information. Please do not blame me for your primary comment being incomplete and therefore incorrect. If you read the previous posts his comments made perfect sense... the dude bought a jumpsuit 'off the shelf' that did not fit him properly. End of story... or at least one would think. To the OP: I just bought a Freak'n Suit (custom fit) with cordura knees/butt, custom colors, and a cargo pocket for $265. I happen to think that Vertical makes the nicest suits, I just didn't want to spend twice the $$ for one. Liquid Sky is a close 2nd! *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

+1 GOOD movies! *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----

Precious This movie was ok... the acting in the movie however was GREAT! For anyone that lives in or has lived somewhere with a larger 'inner-city' problem this story line is an everyday story. Over-all I found it a bit boring and no surprise. Guess I'd give it a 'C' ----------------------- Scott Pilgrim vs. the World I give this movie 3&1/2 out of 5 stars. It was entertaining but I also lost some interest towards the end. It has a kind of comic book aspect to it so if you hate that kind of thing it's probably not for you. ------------------------ Winter's Bone This movie was pretty jacked up. It takes place in the Ozarks and is about this teen girl trying to provide for her family while trying to stay alive in this crazy hick town community. This movie gets pretty good ratings but I can only give it 3 crazy faces and one face. -------------------------- Grown Ups I liked this movie . It has 'real life' humor and the crew in the movie is just like 'hanging out with the guys'. I thought it was pretty funny throughout the movie. There was no real up and down drama which was kind of nice for a change. I recommend adding it to the list! *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.----