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QUOTE(Steff @ Oct 18, 2006 -> 10:21 PM) There is actually a place here in Plainfield that gives lessons in one of those pools. I think he would be more comfortable in that first. After that they have hook up that take you on weekend things to go diving. I think he's more interested in getting it done because we are going to Atlantis in Feb and The Vigrgin Islands in May. Aside from that he's back to traveling for work so he's going to be in California, Texas, and Florida for long weekends more often after Christmas. I'm going to check on the price. I like to get him one off the wall gift a year and this might be it. LOL. All of the agencies that certify divers (NAUI, PADI, SSI, YMCA) have a universal referal program. Jim could complete the classroom and confined water dives, receive the referal, and do his final check out, open water dive anywhere. Getting certfied requires 5 dives. The first few are confined (pool) dives and/or snorkeling. Don't get too hung up on which agency is doing the cert, they all have basically the same standards. More important is the instructor and dive shop.

Like two baseball teams, they may have different goals, but the game rules and strategies are the same. They are both in the same industry and have more similarities than differences at most neighborhood parties.

Interesting how each author picks different occupations to highlight. What do you think that these people cut a wide path through society and could be found in a wide variety of social and economic conditions.

Once convicted, they all deserve a very long stay at tax payer expense. for the children and families. I personally know the Boy Scout leader. He lived and worked in the next town over. He was also a Middle School teacher and coach. Lots of details there really turned my stomache.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 19, 2006 -> 09:16 AM) I am having a hard time believing this particular Wikipedia entry. Chernobyl killed a lot of people, and further, it maimed many more. How is it that the article can say many people weren't effected 5 years later? And furthermore, wouldn't the effective damage of a dirty bomb depend on how much and what type of radioactive material was used to blanket the explosive device? I recall reading years back that the Soviets had toyed with putting cobalt "jackets" on nukes. The first test they performed resulted in an area of Novaya Zemlya that is now devoid of virtually all life, and will be for some time. That was a nuke of course, but still, I am skeptical. I am no expert at all, mind you. I just have serious doubts about this particular entry. Maybe someone who knows a little more can clarify for me. Remember its a wiki, if we all jump on and edit it to say that dirty bombs in NFL stadiums are 100 times more powerful than regular dirty bombs, it's true!

QUOTE(EvilMonkey @ Oct 18, 2006 -> 10:01 PM) The biggest, and most important difference here is that the solders are IN JAIL, and will be TRIED FOR THEIR CRIMES. While are you hell-bent on equating terrorists with anything resembling normal society? Our solders do this despicable act, the rest of us are horrified and embarrassed. Muslims do this same crap, they either cheer or just turn the other cheek and ignore that it even happened. Well said, and it's what we have to hang our hats on.

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Oct 18, 2006 -> 11:08 PM) No, I'm guessing it was his real father. I needed that

In oking ads, the FDA restricted what companies could spend on Doctors. It may have balanced itself out.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 18, 2006 -> 05:50 PM) I actually knew a man (father of a friend) who was buried in a tux... Rented?

Dirty bombs may be much to do about nothing but, anyone want to bet there will be less than sell out crowds?

Just wondering.

Here With a new venture that will put Major League Baseball team logos on urns and caskets, the league and a company that makes funeral products will find out just how many fans want to be decked out in their team colors and logos for eternity. Starting next season, fans of the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers will be able to have their ashes put in an urn or be lowered six feet under in a casket emblazoned with their team colors and insignia.

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Everytime I see the thread title I think about the sad reality of war, that Troop levels get reduced every time some soldier has his or her life ended prematurely.

A couple thoughts, #1. This is a very small minority of elected officials #2. In the context of #1, are these guys sick before taking office, or does the office and power somehow trigger this?

QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Oct 18, 2006 -> 01:34 PM) He mentioned it in the music thread. Of course that still doesn't answer the question

I really thought the reason was going to be sexual harrassment, not the fear of lawsuits. \

QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Oct 18, 2006 -> 12:16 PM) Don't ya read the boards here? He's going to see The Sugarcubes reform for one night only. Hey, I'm new around here, do you think I have all day to read threads?

Asa Comeaus was driving past Joe LeBlanc's house wen he see a sign dat read "Boat for Sale". Comeaux him stop his pickup truck and run to LeBlanc's dor an knock real hard. When Joe came to da door him, Comeaux him say, "Look Joe, how long we been frans, hanh?" LeBlanc answers, "Mais, since we were little bitty boys you and me." Comeaux axe, "Why didn't you tole me you gots a boat, you?" Joe him says, "I don't got no boat, me." Comeaux say "Dat sign dere say "Boat for Sale", you must have a boat. "Oh no, Comeaux, see dat 72 Ford pickup over dere, and you see dis 77 Chevy-6 over here?" Comeaux noon his head yea, "I see both dem me." "Well," Joe say, "Dem are boat for sale."

Now, I have a bigger question, why the hell would you want to go to Iceland? South America I can understand, but you are going to Iceland? And I know it's nicer than Greenland.

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Nobody attacks a veteran, and gets away with it, quite like the GOP. Name a GOP veteran that is getting attacked and should be defended? And even if they are only protecting DEM veterans, aren't they worth being protected? BTW, the people that smeared McCain worse than anyone was Bush, Rove, and Co. in 2000 during the South Carolina primary.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Oct 18, 2006 -> 08:13 AM) Meh, half of you morons wouldn't vote for me anyways But being a Chicago-dominated board, the other half would vote two or three times, so it would balance out.

Visualization, bio feedback, and logic. Start by tracking your flight each day and see how it arrives on time, early, late, etc. Then begin to think about the powerful takeoff, perhaps some banking left or right, maybe an in-flight jostle or two. As you feel your pulse quicken or getting anxious, calm yourself down. Basically take this flight as often as possible before leaving the ground. I would also recommend bringing along some books, music, or movies that will distract you. Cut off as many environmental receptors as possible.