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Had a guy involved in a mid air while on the road flying check rides. Both got out in good shape. We took him out battered and bruised and all got very drunk. I've known numerous guys that jettisoned the aircraft, one guy rode the ACES II twice. All great guys that made the right decision. much better than trying to discus with the widow, mom, father, etc. what might have been the reasons for no ejection.

I bought one of these figuring it would not be a tragic loss should the thing prove to be worthless. I ordered 3 more after I got the first one. Very bright and can focus the beam down to put lots of light on things further away. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006E0QAFY/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M3C_SC_3p_dp_1

And Vertigo still won't adopt a family from anywhere and allow them to share his home and his noble view of sharing with no borders. I hear there is a family from Liberia that needs someplace to stay until they clear quarantine.

Since most gliders have spoilers, I envisioned something similar on the U2. You should attach a boat anchor or some similar drag device to that thing.

Some serious flappage on that thing.

Over Macho Grande?

Regarding the SSD, my 15 year old built a quad core running Win7 with a SSD for the OS and a 1T drive for everything else. Boots in 20 seconds.

Tundras are built in San Antonio, IIRC. Part of the plant is built on a ranch dating back to 1794. Hence, the 1794 Tundra version. Expensive, but nice. Got a 2002 Tundra which is smaller than the current version. Standard maintenance done by me. Only problem has been an O2 sensor which I replaced.

Years ago as a UPT Class Commander, I had some Middle Eastern students. At the graduation ceremony, the WG/CC got up to present some type of gift to the 3 guys, thanks them for their efforts, and concludes with "Remember to always break right."

They'll want to spend another $725 million on a new tracking system to track money.

I'm sure these guys are lying since the word "conservative" is listed in the description. In 2013, the conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation released a study concluding that at the current time (before amnesty), the average unlawful immigrant household has a net deficit (benefits received minus taxes paid) of $14,387 per household. During the interim phase immediately after amnesty, tax payments would increase more than government benefits, and the average fiscal deficit for former unlawful immigrant households would fall to $11,455. At the end of the interim period, unlawful immigrants would become eligible for means-tested welfare and medical subsidies under Obamacare. Average benefits would rise to $43,900 per household; tax payments would remain around $16,000; the average fiscal deficit (benefits minus taxes) would be about $28,000 per household. Amnesty would also raise retirement costs by making unlawful immigrants eligible for Social Security and Medicare, resulting in a net fiscal deficit of around $22,700 per retired amnesty recipient per year.

Please define "substantially."

Just a quick Google and I get a cost for illegal immigration was $113 Billion in 2010. How much was that fence going to cost? $4 Billion? Hell, let's get a fence with all the bells and whistles and pay $10 Billion. I think we still come out ahead. Total that year to year and I think it is one hell of a return on investment. You honestly think that low skilled illegals coming across the border will pay anywhere near the taxes to offset the benefits they receive?

So, you are saying if they legally crossed the border that their children should be able to speak English and meet grade level education requirements? I thought you didn't want any limits? Hey, I'm on board with your desired English speaking and educational minimums requirement. And I thought we would never agree on anything.

Here's a national estimate. $761 million dollars just for educating the new illegal immigrant children. And this does not include housing, medical, nutrition, and who knows what else benefits they will be entitled to. I would like those who welcome all across our borders to show us how much they really care and voluntarily pony up cash until it hurts to help pay for the wave of humanity coming into our country. https://washingtonexaminer.com/immigration-group-surge-will-cost-schools-761-million/article/2552749

I should have expanded my definition of faux bankruptcy. Sorry I didn't spell it out for you.

My .02 cents: The next 10 years will not be like the last 10 years...hopefully. I was hired in early 99 and sat reserve for 12 years. Could have held a line earlier but did want to commute. Quality of life vs quantity of money. I had plans to pull the handles at 20 but then 9/11 happened. Then the American Airlines near bankruptcy happened in 2003. Then the age 65 for retirement happened. Then the faux bankruptcy, via financial slight of hand, happened. I stayed in the Reserves as long as possible and left when they said I had to go. I've flown with a lot of former military guys that wish they had done something to qualify for retirement. That being said, I'll also say that life in the airlines is dealing with a devil you know whose actions are only guaranteed through contract negotiations. Dealing with the AF was dealing with a devil hidden by smoke, mirrors, propaganda, a nebulous moving target regarding performance with vague promises and no guarantees...at all.

Estimates here in Texas are that the children of the most recent wave of illegal immigrant is going to cost $45 million for education. Mark1, in addition to your normal tax burden, how much more can I put you down for to help pay for this?

"While Europe Slept" is another good read about the influence of Muslims moving into Europe. I'm sure honor killings will become much more popular if we just try to understand the culture that commits them.

Here's an interesting read, "What went Wrong?" It tracks the societal evolution in the Middle East vs Europe. The Middle East was leading in art, science, engineering, and mathematics until around 750AD and the rise of Islam. Any technological advances in their society since then has been due to the influence of the west. So, if you want to time travel back to the 12th Century, I'd say ISIS is your passport. Nothing says going forward than the slaughtering of those that do not believe in Allah.

Looks like she won her primary. Anybody here know Morse that might be able to translate any message she might be blinking?

Sounds like you dropped the wrong item out of your jet.

Somebody has been hitting the crack pipe.

Hot terminator chick version? Where do I send the money?

Multiple fences, barricades, minefield, and a moat with alligators with frickin' lasers on their heads.