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I picked zuchini, but I think what stumped him was when he asked if it goes inside other things. "I can see into the farthest reaches of your mind and I am greatly disturbed."

"I didn't know that brown recluse was in my woodpile..." "...until my thumb almost fell off..."

"1. a. Give a brief report on the history of duct tape; tell how it is made, who invented it and why it was first invented. Create a timeline of the history of duct tape and tell its main purpose in the present day. b. Research duct tape in American history and tell how it has helped our country in times of peace and war. c. Tell the possible risks and safety hazards of using duct tape and tell how to avoid them. 2. List 30 uses of duct tape. Discuss it with your counselor and then publish the list to make the people in your troop and community aware of how duct tape can benefit them. The publication should also include the possible hazards of using duct tape, as well as how to safely use duct tape (see requirement 1c). 3. Discuss various brands/grades/colors of duct tape in use today and tell their differences. Describe qualities that distinguish high-grade tape from low-grade tape. 4. Demonstrate your skill with duct tape by constructing two of the following using only duct tape: a. Wallet b. Ring c. Belt d. Cup/Mug e. Flower Decorate your creations with a design of your choice. 5. Using one item from requirement 4, do one of the following: a. Take the item to a troop meeting and give a presentation on how you made the item. b. Enter your item into a local art show. c. Have your item displayed in a public display window. 6. Write an essay of at least 150 words about duct tape. Include in the essay possible careers in the field of duct tape use and production that may interest you, what you have learned about duct tape, and the role of duct tape in the future."

"A rainbow trout fished out of Holmes Lake in Lincoln, Neb., on Dec. 17, 2005, features a double mouth. Clarence Olberding, 57, of Lincoln, wasn't just telling a fisherman's fib when he called over another angler to look at the two-mouthed trout. It weighed in at about a pound. Olberding, who plans to smoke and eat the fish, said the hook was in the upper mouth, and that the lower one did not appear to be functional."

"It appears a federal judge has resigned an appointed post in disagreement over President Bush's authorization of a domestic spy program. U.S. District Judge James Robertson was one of 11 members of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, known as FISA, until he sent his letter of resignation to Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts today. The Washington Post reported that the letter gave no reason for the resignation but said it was in protest over the president's secret authorization of the warrantless domestic spying program. "This was definitely a statement of protest," said Scott Silliman, a former Air Force attorney and Duke University law professor. "It is unusual because it signifies that at least one member of the court believes that the president has exceeded his legal authority." link

I bought a pair of Leki adjustable poles from a private party online a while back and got burned in that the grips were switched out for some cheap, useless version. I e-mailed Leki customer service about replacements. They responded that I should call the 1-800 number to order them and that the replacements would be $20.00. This seemed a really good deal. When I called, I got the impression I was contacting a mom-and-pop organization when the women answered the phone with, "Hello?" I told her what I wanted and she said she had to talk to the warehouse guy and could I hold a moment. "Sure." I said. She literally set the phone down and a few minutes later came back, told me they were in stock and proceeded to get the shipping info. After I gave her the address, I mentioned that the e-mail said the price was $20.00. She said, "No, these will be under warranty." With that she thanked me for calling and 10 days later I got my free pair of brand new Leki Lawisond grips in the mail. The true meaning of "customer service" is not yet dead.

I climbed for many years with a friend who eventually began to focus on numbers and attaining the highest ones he could. I continued to climb with him long after it stopped being fun to do so because he was a friend. He eventually burned out and now spends his time canyoneering. I spend my climbing time pursuing goals that are fun. I push myself when the route is aesthetic, but pursuing difficulty is not the driving force behind my climbing goals.

So, you actually aspire to getting dick-slapped?

You're fine with what?

From the snippet of conversation you proffered, I get the impression that your TA is fully in charge of the situation. Perhaps a more direct approach would inspire your dominant TA into a more submissive role. Be more like Gunnery Sergeant Hartman than Gomer Pyle: "I am Gary Yngve, your boss. You are the lowest form of life on Earth. You are not even a human, fucking being. You are nothing but an unorganized grabastic piece of amphibian shit. From now on you will speak only when spoken to, and the first and last words out of your filthy sewer will be sir. Do you understand that maggot? " Cowering and shuffling approach... Instead... "You little scumbag! I got your name, I got your ass! You will not laugh, you will not cry, you will grade those papers. Now get up, get on your feet! You had best un-fuck yourself or I will unscrew your head and shit down your neck!" Pussy-ass approach: Instead... "I'm gonna give you three seconds; exactly three-fucking-seconds to e-mail that student or I will gouge out your eyeballs and skull-fuck you!" Yep, he's definately got you by the balls. Take command or you'll soon be reduced to praying he gives you a little reach-around.

Cavern diving on the Yucatan peninsula, starting from Cancun.

I wonder how much it costs to 'federally approve' a plastic bag.

Tell you what - let's do this test, which is more reflective of real life conditions. You and I will do an unequipped bivi somewhere. No tents, stoves or sleeping bags. Only normal day-trip winter climbing clothing and gear (pack, screws, ice tools etc). You will get a foam pad. Hell, you can bring a Thermarest if you want. I will get a fire. You can't come anywhere near my fire and I can't come anywhere near your foam pad. We will see who is warmer through the night. Okay, but I get to break your back first to make it fair.

I can see how Dana's Arch would eventually attain the ugly countenance of Serenity Crack. The bolting on that pitch never really bothered me either due to it being a pretty fun freeclimb. The Zipper bolts, in my opinion, is another story. That pitch lost some of it's 'charm' with the addition. (It's still an exciting lead though, getting out of the scoop.)

It isn't unusual for first time visitors to the Valley to find that 5.9 is, in actuality, A1.

How, in your mind, does the bolting of Dana's Arch compare with the bolting of the Zipper Roof?

...and Tommy and Pamela...

Chris 'Whitebread' Whitely butchers Howlin Wolf's classic Smokestack Lightning (Be thankful I can't post a link, it indigently sucks.)

Just curious... How do their actions make them appear to follow "the one"? What actions are supported by "the one" they "ostensibly" follow?

You could just have jumped out at the last second rolled a few times and come up out of breath with your hair messed up. I saw that happen on tv once...