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    Damn! Now I have to change my topic and Plan B was an intelligent bottle opener. How do I sell that to the faculty? Well perhaps .... D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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    Right-o, toss out the newspapers and do a confetti jump. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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    James, and I'm an intellectual property attorney. Also in my second year of obtaining a masters degree in computer science. My dissertation topic is in the field of expert systems/AI and I'm attempting to develop a brilliant parachute that never fails. Okay I'm kidding about that last part but the rest is true. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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    Static line and then finished a few years later with AFP at SDC. Something clicked on my first jump; before then, I could not possibly have imagined I'd continue jumping for the rest of my life. A familiar story here, I realize. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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    From Crossfire 2 at 1.8+ to Sabre 1 at 1.3. I've also demo-d canopies, including PD reserves, at much higher loadings. FWIW, my 1.8 C-fire 2 is the finest all-around canopy I've flown. It's capable of doing just about anything I ask of it exceptionally well, from cross-countries to informal CREW to swoops and accuracy in tight spots. At this point in my career, the C-fire 2 is the perfect canopy all-around. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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    My hockey teams are the Chicago Blackhawks and the Michigan Wolverines. I personally get in some ice time now and then (just enough to embarass myself). Still have yet to see an indoor blimp, but I like the idea. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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    To die surrounded by loved ones is a rare gift. The world would be a better place for all if we lived our lives calculated to that end. You should share your experience with the people you love. Thanks for sharing it with us. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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    Neither Iraq nor Pakistan possesses an ICBM missile. The longest-ranging missiles they field are properly classified as being intermediate range ballistic weapons and are incapable of landing on North American territory by any trajectory. Also, the communities located near the Afghani-Pak border have been "anti-western" since the dawn of British colonialism. Though I don't subscribe to the proferred rationales for occupying Iraq, I do believe that decapitating the regime there would, for many reasons, be a good thing to do sooner rather than later. Personal, considered and familial experiences have shown me that it is possible to engage Islamic entities from a position of power only and almost never otherwise. Occupying Iraq will afford the West a real opportunity to constructively engage Islamic states and diminish the power of potential launching pads of mass destruction against the U.S. such as Iran and Syria. Let's roll. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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    I'd enjoy this more if I hadn't lived it while growing up in Michigan. To include frozen toilets and cruel snowplow drivers. Good thing I'll be in toasty Chicago this winter. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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    Fukuda's website definitely offers some cool accessories, assuming they work as advertised. Check it out. D. James Nahikian
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    For me, it quiets the issue of when to replace the hook knife I lost recently. Hope the rest of your trip is just a notch less fun. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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    I'm driving from Moscow to Kolumna for this week's boogie. Do you have information concerning the condition of M5 autobahn? Anybody in Moscow need a lift? D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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    In the U.S., food grade silicone usually bears a label "meets FDA No. 178.3570" or similar. I use either the generic liquid from a chemical supply house or a brand lubricant like Aquaseal from a reputable scuba shop. My experience has been that non-food grade aerosol sprays sold for application on cars, etc. tend to stain my cables and make them gunky. And, really, who wants gunky cables? James Nahikian CHICAGO
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    Harry, you may want to investigate the helicopters that visit the island. I've struck deals with chopper pilots at rescue bases and tourist operations outside the U.S. such as BOHAG in Switzerland. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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    Dreary? Why that was just another fine Chicago day. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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    Harry: I'm supposed to be finishing up a presentation and an article this weekend. It would be irresponsible of me to jump tomorrow, as I've been home an average of only 2 days each week for some months. What time tomorrow should I meet you out there? James Nahikian CHICAGO
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    I forgot to mention there are approx. 500,000 people in my front yard at the present time. I'll try and pick out that Aaron guy (the bumblebee scheme should be helpful) but if I miss him there's always next year, I suppose. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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    Waves of Golden Knights are landing again in my front yard, i.e., North Avenue Beach. Somebody else think that pink smoke clashes with Army colors? Are you enjoying the show? James Nahikian CHICAGO
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    I'm glad to have them. More so after I had to chop (and nearly lost) a new main several weeks ago due to the flimsy plastic secondary toggle keepers on my Fliteline risers, which gave way on opening. $25 v. $1800, you do the math. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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    Thanks Yuri. I had thought Stupino was a good place to go but wanted to be sure. And yes ya mogu govorite po russkii. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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    Do you recommend a particular drop zone near Moscow? I have scheduled a visit to that region a few weeks from now and will appreciate your suggestions. My primary considerations are ease of access from Moscow, landing area, altitude and vibes. My Russian is pretty good. Thanks in advance. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO
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    No. Static line and self-deployments only. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO