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Sorry to hear about your personal tragedy but I'm glad to hear you're getting through it okay (no lasting damage or pain.) A friend of mine lost his eye in a paintball game when he took a break and someone shot him. You're extremely lucky. The actor who played "Columbo" has a glass eye and, during a card game he had to use the can, so he removed his eye, put it on the table and said, "Now don't try anything, I've got my eye on you." Take it light and lead a new life. You're always the starter in your own life!

It's not uncommon on Ebay for a company (or individual) to put something up for auction then have an employee of the company (or a friend) bid up the price for maximum profit (or take it) to ensure a profit on a future bid if the money isn't right. It sucks, but that's the roll of the dice that's Ebay. You're always the starter in your own life!

After a year in the Marines and stationed on Camp Schwab on Okinawa, we'd assign newbies "typhoon watch" and outfit them with flak jackets and helmets to go up on the roof for lookout. If a typhoon was spotted they were to alert the firewatch. We'd also send newbies to supply for fictitious shit such as camouflage paint (it actually exists now!); a bubble pump for a baseplate (mortars); compass headings, a hammerjack for a mortar pit, yup, grid squares, black boxers for night ops, etc. You're always the starter in your own life!

Full Throttle. Tastes like something Aliens concocted, which means you drink it until the can is empty, and then still try to drink from an empty can, until you wake up from the transfixion. You're always the starter in your own life!

What is life without adventure? You're always the starter in your own life!

That was fantabulous! The place is ginormous! As I was taking in the motorhome trailer, the yacht, the location, my boss says, "Take your time, hurry up." So I peruse the tropical locale, the beautiful scenery, salivating in anticipation of a climactic good time I see, Okay, now get back to work?@#$ The next thing you know Im in the boss's office getting fired. So I said, "You're not very smuckin' fart firing me, I'm your only friggin' worker." And he says, "Good riddance, cause you sucked big time." Offended, I quip, "Wait just a minute, did I suck? or did I blow? cause I wanna know!" And he says, "Just get the phuck outta here, and clean up the Bazooka Joe bubble gum wrappers you left on the floor before you leave you miserable clown." As I walked out the barn I thought, unemployment sucks... hmm... that was one cool slideshow... in fact, that shit was mighty cool. You're always the starter in your own life!

What a blast! After getting a room at the Showboat, some buds and I were kickin' back some Coronas at the Hard Rock Cafe when, whatdayaknow--there's Randy Couture (former champ in 2 weight classes) having dinner with what we later learned was one of his sponsors. Had I known that I probably wouldn't have picked up the tab, but it was cool. At Evo (another restaurant bar) next to the BDwalk Hall Convention center, I saw most of the fighters on their way to the venue and shook Matt Serra's hand. After the event we partied til 6 a.m. (Kasbah in Trump's Taj Mahal) and ran into Randy again and partied with some womenly friends. Later, fighter Shonie Carter showed up. That was surprising considering he practically got knocked out just a few hours before. Needless to say, my buddy Bill dropped the camera off at CVS to be developed and they blacked out all the nudity pics. I told him he should have said these were authentic National Geographic photographs of wild partying--human nature in the wild. A few are displayed here for your viewing pleasure. Next time I'll bring the digital. Ah!! Nothing like the occasional reckless abandon on a festive eve. Cheers! Interim Heavyweight Championship Andrei Orlovski Vs. Justin Eilers (Orlovski) Middleweight Championship Evan Tanner Vs. Rich Franklin (Franklin) Matt Serra Vs. Karo Parisyan (Serra)wrong-Parisyan Nick Diaz Vs. Koji Oishi (Diaz) David Louiseau Vs. Charles McCarthy (Louiseau) Nathan Quarry Vs. Shonie Carter (Carter)-wrong Quarry Forrest Griffin Vs. Bill Mahood (Mahood)-wrong, wrong, Griffin! Paul Buentello Vs. Kevin Jordan (Buentello) You're always the starter in your own life!

I met Couture Saturday night! His opponent, Van Arsdale is one bad dude (although some years ago in Brazil he faced Wanderlei Silva who frickin' train wrecked his ass.) Liddell is facing Van Horn, who, although a submission master, has real difficulty facing strikers (Bustamante pissed in his Cheerios when they fought--really broke him down.) Van Horn is Liddell's only MMA loss outside of Rampage in Pride. Anyway, I got a photo coming at which time I'll update my post (UFC 53) with all the fighters I met and the stuff that went down. UFC 54 for me is a possibility--I can roundtrip to Vegas for under $70! You're always the starter in your own life!

I first heard about the movie from posts about it here. After I saw it, I thought, Wow! With all the fabric in their jumpsuits, the large packs, etc., it looks scarier then the real thing. Having degreed in film, I found these of dramatic/cinematic interest (spoiler coming): 1.) Class conflict--the sedate whuffos dying inside their boring lives while the skydivers are careless with theirs, yet living it to the fullest. 2.) Rejection--after ole Burtie Lancaster gets some nookie from Deborah Kerr, he asks her to go away with him but she rejects the notion. She'd rather be safe and secure occasionally cheating on her dutiful yet uninterested husband. The next day he intentionally suicides the batwing jump (oooh, very cold scene.) 3.) Nudity (buttocks) late 60's--risque. 4.) Dramatic aerial sequences with streaming fabric, etc. 5.) Soundfx editing snafus (as in, when their chutes open they make a popping sound, sometimes out of sync.) 6.) Epiphany--several scenes of a high school band practicing are intercut with other sequences. All through the movie you're wondering, 'What the hell is that about?' Then, after Burtie goes in, the band marches into town for the big parade (?) but the town is empty--everyone is out at the dropzone for Burtie's memorial jump--another hair raiser. 7.) Death wish--during the fatal jump, the stands clear to surround and gawk at the victim. Although film invokes a suspension of disbelief, that scene was completely unrealistic to me. Except for first responders and a few bystanders who might try to help, most people would turn and walk away. Overall, I don't think it's really a skydiving movie in the sense that it portrays the sport in a positive light. I think it's more about life choices and how some choose to be safe and unfulfilled. You're always the starter in your own life!

True, nothing I ever found out came of him (the guy who stole my pack,) though they did get some useless textbooks. But somewhere, somehow, I believe darkness fell upon him. It may have been the unpaid dealer who found him in a crack den, or when he slammed his hand in the car door (hypotheticals) sometimes the universe has a way of prescribing its own retribution. You're always the starter in your own life!

Thanks! I have a friend who's gungho about one day climbing Everest and all I can say is, "You can freeze your cajones off maricone, me, I'll take a chopper to the top, touch a toe and call it a day!" You're always the starter in your own life!

They'll get there's in the end. I was running around a track once in college and some kid stole my pack when I was at the other side of the track. I took off after him, ran around the neighborhood for 20 minutes pissed. I jogged by some thugs and I was so pissed I was about to kick the shit out of their stupid asses just for looking at me wrong. It sucks when people violate your shit. However you can, find a way to simmer down. You might want to let eBay know in case it shows up there. If those guys looked like dirtballs the laptop may have gone for drugs. Chill sister. A new day's sun will rise. Every day we create ourselves anew. You're always the starter in your own life!

Mahood is a late bloomer to MMA. Apparently he was a very successful businessman in his late 20's, early 30's but then sold it all (a restaurant, etc.,) to train and compete full-time. A life quest thing. Anyway, the cat's knocked out his last couple of opponents. I've never seem him in action, but his bio paints him as seriously determined. You're always the starter in your own life!

Got a pad at the Showboat Hotel & Casino and some buds and I have a block of tix near the floor next to one of the fighters' entrances. Let's get ready to rum-ble! My picks in parentheses-- UFC 53 Fight Card Interim Heavyweight Championship Andrei Orlovski Vs. Justin Eilers (Orlovski) Middleweight Championship Evan Tanner Vs. Rich Franklin (Franklin) Matt Serra Vs. Karo Parisyan (Serra) Nick Diaz Vs. Koji Oishi (Diaz) David Louiseau Vs. Charles McCarthy (Louiseau) Nathan Quarry Vs. Shonie Carter (Carter) Forrest Griffin Vs. Bill Mahood (Mahood) Paul Buentello Vs. Kevin Jordan (Buentello) You're always the starter in your own life!

Check out the tents at Campmor: http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?categoryId=250&catalogId=40000000226&storeId=226 Personally, I recommend Eureka Tents. Being the largest tent manufacturer, you'll often find tents under other names were actually of Eureka design and/or manufacture. Equally important, you'll find Eureka tents have the better cost/performance ratio, are cheaper per cubic feet of space, and are lighter then their competitors $ for $. You're always the starter in your own life!

Many of my favorites others covered but here's two whacked out flicks that had me out of breath with laughter: "Don't Be a Menace (to South Central while drinking your juice in the hood)" and Kung Pow! Enter the Fist "That's a lot of NUTS!" You're always the starter in your own life!

There are a variety of supplements to support brain function, although, unfortunately, few studies show long term improvement. Most mimic or amplify hormones/enzymes in the body then the affects wear off as the body compensates by producing less of that substance/or adapts. Supplements supporting enhanced brain function contain things such as phosphatidylserine, DPA/EPA (fish oils), vinpocetine, SAM-e, lecithin, B-complex and caffeine, to name a few. Since the brain consumes (proportionally) a high amount of calories (and feeds first, so to speak) lack of energy (diet/health) greatly affects concentration/memory. From all that I've read, stimulating neurotransmitters in the brain to increase synaptic activity is like charging a battery but not necessarily speeding up the calculations. I do recommend to all my friends a balanced diet, a good vitamin/mineral supplement and lots of fish oil tablets (to get started.) As you're probably aware, memory is like muscle. Just as repetition is the mother of skill, repetition applies to memory. To improve memory (which increases neurological pathways and the storage mechanism) one must train one's mind, just as an actor, a good actor, can recall their lines from a play of several years ago. I recommend Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas's "The Memory Book." The key concept is spending time to establish the memory. They use 4 visuals in the acronym 'ASEO' (which, they didn't mention this, means 'hygiene' in Spanish.) It helped me survive college (self-supported, lived alone, did school and work full-time.) Creating a strong memory is work, but invaluable. You're always the starter in your own life!

Talk about the bizarre, I read something awhile back about the treatment for this condition, which is pretty serious--it has major consequences for self-esteem, relationships, pro-creation, etc. The science has evolved to where they can reconstruct Mr. Johnson, with impressive results. You're always the starter in your own life!

I try to block all porn emails, it's like crack to a crackhead... I mean I'm completely normal.. Look at this guy for example:

Count me in with that group. When I was in the service I was fortunate to go hiking (or, on training ops, as we called them) in Central America, South America, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and the Far East. From smells and sounds never before encountered to a loss of time under a triple canopy jungle to sandstorms that put sand in between your sock and your feet when your boots are bloused, you have to explore your world. For me, outdoor activities help me clear my head and find who I am, against the backdrop of nature. I guess that's a universal thing. Yup. No shit. You're always the starter in your own life!

Congratulations!! There is no greater adulation then that due a lone defender of justice, fighting for the truth, fighting for a cause. Having been involved in a titanic legal battle 5 years ago involving a Fortune 500 firm with millions at stake, I hear ya. I know something about the stress and dire uncertainty you went through. While you can never reclaim or recover the time and stress they bore on you, you stand on a platform of vindication. There, your enemy is vanquished, and with his legions of attorneys comes to him painful legal bills, and the knowledge that they f*cked with the wrong person. You're always the starter in your own life!

Excellent idea getting tested by your doctor. With all the range of possibilities chronic fatigue syndrome encompasses, what could be the root cause? Some food for thought on what it could be: unknown food allergies, vitamin or mineral deficiencies, chronic/borderline dehydration, sleep apnea, airborne/carpet fiber reactions, drinking water, pernicious anemia (B12 deficiency), adult onset diabetes due to hyperinsulinemia, hormone imbalances, poor intestinal flora due to antibiotics, etc., etc. Since CFS is so widespread, many doctors don't treat it as it should be--with alarm. If your doctor doesn't affect a change in your condition, DO seek another. A friend of mine fell under the curse of a great doctor (to them) but not the best one for treating the condition and they suffered for several years because of that. Put your health (and quality of life) first and seek the best, you deserve it! You're always the starter in your own life!

Ha, ha, prostate massage. I caught Conundrum's post too, that was funny Yea, I left myself open for it. You're always the starter in your own life!

I was sittin' around with my finger in my butt and my mind in neutral when the roar of a jetfighter shook my crib. They were flying a few hundred feet above the trees. I got a couple of shots but it's hard--like trying to pick your nose in public--very few good opportunities. I guess they're preparing for the air show this weekend, probably the last as the Willow Grove Naval Air Station is on the hit list for base closures. The Blue Angels... why don't they come up with the Pink Angels, jetfighter chicks! You're always the starter in your own life!

A PA State Trooper turns onto a 4-lane road near Hershey, PA., and notices a car weaving in its lane, flips the bubblegum lights, then signals the driver to pull over. Finally, the driver pulls over. Pointing a flashlight in the teenage boys face, the trooper says, "Why didn't you pull over? Didn't you see my arrow?" Obviously intoxicated, the boy says, looking back, "No, I never saw the Indians." --according to a buddy of mine, the teenager was the son of the PA Chief of Police. You're always the starter in your own life!