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My Bur Oak Problem

two bur oaks. planted over ten years ago at the same time from the same nursery. one thrives; one dies. can the 'dead' one be saved?

thriving oak. 

'dead' bur. 

Oy.

http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/hq/en/mh-experience/our-fleet/boeing-777-200.html

The Facile Argument

The act of abortion is proclamation that 'my life is far more important than the one I'm carrying' #PraytoEndAbortion pic.twitter.com/fWLyywHFAa
— Count De Blessings (@steveatmguy) January 22, 2014

but let that precious life get SNAP or TANF and watch the fuck out for "moocher" labels from said-same.

there's not a single day in my life that weighs on me more than our collective decision in 1984 to abort an unintended pregnancy (while using active birth control). i am not conflicted by our decision; we made the best choice available to us. it is a burden i bear every. single. day.

but i have no regrets. just as i have no regrets in launching explosive laden aircraft to kill people my government deemed deserving of death.

who are these people that claim the inviolability of a precious human fetus, who condone, nay, encourage war? who deny due process? who ape the constitution? your friendly, staunch anti-abortion, pro-gun, states' rights, black helicopter white people, both young and old.

Politics never change ...

http://instagram.com/p/ltP7jUMKd6/

it's fucking irresponsible

unless you're a mormon or an 18/19 C  style subsistence farm family ( both here and worldwide), you shouldn't have six children. ever. it's fucking irresponsible. 

https://twitter.com/ygbsm/status/444594045239582720

One of the Most Exhilarating Drives of my Life

Aviano to Piancavallo

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Internet Access is Common Carrier

to wit:

Ross>

Thank you, one moment please

Ross>

Thank you, I was able to verify the address in the system and it is serviceable

Ross>

Let me ask you, besides the interent service would you like to get cable and phone ?

Ross>

Do you have those services with another company? Because maybe I can help you saving some dollars by switching over

yg>

i have uverse. am concerned about my ability to use my full bandwidth vs fiber to the node (which is 1/10 mile from my house)

yg>

i only want fast broadband, no tv, no phone.

Ross>

 I understand 

Ross>

You at least will have the 85 % of what we offer

yg>

can you give me ultimate (up to 50Mbps) for $30/mo with no added services?

Ross>

Im sorry the offer for that speed is $64.99 per month

Ross>

Actually that is the special for new customer

yg>

unacceptable. thank you.

Ross>

Once again my name is Ross, Thank you for contacting Time Warner Cable online service!

The Only F-4G Loss in Gulf War I

"Sounds a lot like the F-4G that ended up in the drink following fuel starvation. Given that there was only one F-4G loss, you may want to check that it's not the same incident, Brick. 
My info ("Gulf Air War Debrief", Aerospace Publishing) says it was: 19 Jan; 81st TFS, 52nd TFW; pilot Capt. Tim Burke. Punched-out on fifth landing attempt when one engine seized due fuel starvation (at odds with Luftig's story). It was later found that one of the bags had been punctured by an AK round, and the loss was classified as a 'hostile loss'.
Ewan,
I admit I didn't reference any publications. I believe you and your source are correct. I only recollect the story as told to me by the GIB who rode the silk down following the ejection. I'm embarrassed I can't recall his name. I had this conversation back around 1995-6ish at Ramstein AB. It was definitely an F-4G. He did mention that they made several attempts to land but with no luck due to the sandstorm. I don't recall his pilot's name or any mention of punctured bags by AK-47 rounds."

http://www.pprune.org/archive/index.php/t-241882.html

He didn't end up in the drink. But that they both walked away from this is still amazing. I launched this guy many times, both in the 21st TFTS and 81st TFS and then the 35th TFW(P) during Desert Shield/Storm. This is what he's done since:

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/timothy-burke/21/b78/82

Josephine Street Café Wilted Salad Recipe

“This recipe calls for a 'great big bowl' and means probably the biggest you have,” says recipe tester Jennifer Rodriguez. “I started with a large bowl and quickly filled it with half a head of lettuce so I moved to a larger bowl and had room to add the tomatoes but no room for dressing or tossing. So I moved to my largest Tupperware bowl and had the space to give it a good toss. It immediately wilted enough to barely fit in the large bowl I started with, which was prettier and which I used because I was taking the salad to share with friends. By the time I got to the gathering, the salad had wilted to half the container's size. My friends loved it and my husband ate the leftovers the next day. Because it uses iceberg lettuce, it maintains a bit of crunch after it's wilted, which is refreshing. The salad I tested is 1/8th of the recipe the restaurant uses; I can't imagine the size of bowl needed there.”

1 large head iceberg lettuce, torn into 11/2-inch pieces

1/2 cup diced tomatoes

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sliced pimento-stuffed olives

1 1/2 tablespoons olive juice (from olive jar)

1/4 cup salad oil

3 tablespoons lemon juice

Scant 2 teaspoons seasoned salt

1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic

original link

Take from life and traditions as you will.

But it is beneath atheists to proselytize. So, for the love of god, stop proselytizing!

stupid atheists

10,507. Push-Ups. Fuck That.

exactly!

The record for the most push-ups non-stop is 10,507. Sooooo fuck that.
— Rob Loukotka (@FringeFocus) March 3, 2014