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RE: george: illusion of freedom

George Carlin may have been one of the best Comedian/Philosopher’s of the 20th Century. George was so far ahead of his and our time that we still talk about it today. Many have seen this video before…George at his best; and many others:

George Carlin on The Environment (HQ)

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Greatest Thrills

Roy took his life at age...67...not because of lightening or any other natural disaster, but from a failed love affair.

Roy beat Mother Nature.

Aerosmith - Lightning Strikes

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Greatest Thrills

My Accident came from a ladder on what we called a mid span (between 2 telephone poles}. I fell 30 feet and crushed my ankle. The only safer way to tackle this feat is by ladder. Some tried walking out to the middle of these lines before and it was told that they had a wip-wow experience. The loose cables they were stepping on and handhold cables they were grasping were going opposite ways, like a dancer high above the ground.

Cable TV and lightning:

It was normal for us to work in lightning storms – part of the job. It made me realize the power of Mother Nature and the consequences of her raff. I‘ve walked in these storms and I’ve experienced lightning bolts strike a few feet in front of me. Yes, they are jagged and bright.

Lightning will strike the path of least resistance and go to Earthly ground…that could even be underground. I had to dig up underground damages many times and they were melted and black. Lightning will even strike in the middle of an above ground cable which was difficult for us to find.

I’ve experienced lightning strikes that came down through the middle of multi-storied houses and apartment buildings, leaving a blackened zigzag hole in the ceilings. I was lucky.

For some reason, certain individuals are more perceptible to being struck by lightning. Why? Over 80% are men. Common theory says that it is because these were mostly vagrant men. What about vagrant women? Is it because vagrant women are a minority? Or are these people like me who spent a lot of times outdoors?

Roy Cleveland Sullivan, for most of his life a forest ranger at Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. He was struck seven times:

• While in a lookout tower in 1942.
• While driving in 1969.
• While walking across his front yard in 1970.
• While standing in a ranger station in 1972.
• While on patrol in the park in 1973.
• While checking a campground in 1974.
• While fishing in 1977. Fine, the guy's job kept him outside a lot. Still, seven?

Roy suffered assorted losses during these encounters: toenails, eyebrows, hair, and eventually his nerve. After the fourth incident he started to believe some higher power was trying to kill him, according to a 1989 St. Petersburg Times article; the fifth time came after he tried unsuccessfully to outrun a cloud he thought was following him. Given that, ignoring Bayesian considerations, the chances of being struck seven times in your life are about 1 in 1.6 times 10 to the 25th power, I don't blame him for a little paranoia. Lightning didn't end up killing Roy, though - he took his own life at age 71. Can't help thinking he wanted to beat the universe to the punch.

• Men account for 83 percent of lightning victims.
• Golfers make up just fewer than 5 percent of victims.
• July is the most common month to get struck, noon to 6 PM the most common time, and Saturday and Sunday the most common days, with Wednesday a strong third. Why Wednesday? Wild guess: doctors' day off?

RE: Which country has the best Education System in the world ?

Sorry about the link Ali:

Education Finland has best education system in the world NBC NightlyNews_09292010

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Greatest Thrills

monte!

Yes, I have problems with my legs now from those past athletic activities so that I could put food on my table. I enjoyed it though. It was invigorating to say the least. With the more physically active jobs, there is always a chance in advanced life that the past will come back to haunt us.

If I had to do it all over again, I would have stayed indoors and taught Physical Therapy.

Cable Television and the 100 meter club:

Most telephone poles are accessible by light fiberglass ladders, and those are what many of us used for our daily work, contrary to our Companies wishes. Management preferred us to climb rather than ladder up a pole. They tested us every year for our talent to climb a great height of 100 meters.

Our Company would purposely not provide employees with lift or crane trucks for easy use. Employees who made the climb successfully were in the “100 meter club” and paid a bonus.

Personally, I preferred my feet closer to the ground. That was easier. Other co-workers didn’t like heights either and felt the same way; wanted the easier and safer way the ladders provided. The yearly climb caused lots of anxiety for weeks to come for most of us, especially on that sacred day.

All who made the adventure did so without incident, but the ones who refused jeopardized their jobs.

Working high in the air isn’t like riding a bicycle. Most climbers have to acclimate themselves to the fear every single day. When successful on the first climb, confidence is restored for the remainder of the day in climbing abilities, me included. I have worked on high towers mounted on skyscrapers; so high that I could see the curvature of the Earth, high cranes over waterways and on tall highway signs.

I thought my fear of heights was conquered until an occurrence where ladders, cranes, telephone poles and climbing gear were not involved. In 1995, I was onboard an airline flight traveling from Dallas, Texas to Kansas City, Missouri. A massive thunderstorm was occurring and the airplane got caught in a downdraft of wind upon attempting to land on the runway. The pilot warned us for a rough landing and that’s what we received. The nose of the plane struck the runway first before the landing gear wheels. We were tossed around violently, but the airplane didn’t break up and all the passengers were safe.

The experience reawakened my fear of heights…something to be respected and always prepared for.

Greatest Thrills

{My last video was removed by the youtube author}

I was a pole climber for Cable Television. I know the thrill and the dangers:

Pole Climbing Challenging gravity

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90' word record (speed climbing)

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Occupy Wall Street VS Tea Party?

That is a very good post ooby. The only thing that I disagree with is that the Tea Party is still busy working on their Mission Statement. Things take a long time for accomplishment in Politics. The Obama Administration has tried hard over the past 3 years to make change. The Tea Party is only 2 years into it.

I have to give you a

RE: An eccentric Brit and the elephants.

Great Thread!

Kamahl - The Elephant Song

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RE: femail singers..

Shania Twain - Man! I Feel Like A Woman - HD Video Live

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RE: VICTORIA SECRET SHOW

Thanks for the info Monte.

RE: brinicle

Wow!!! stringman. I've never seen anything like that before! This is a recent writing from me:

My scientific theories about time, space travel and UFO’s is one of the most accepted theories in modern day Science. I’ve been frequently on worldwide radio {Coast to Coast AM George Norry} and current local scientific events. Science was a major for me in College.

If you shine a flashlight beam into the sky, it creates photon cells which are alive. They travel at the speed of light; 186,000 miles per second. These photons have a unique quality because the first alive cell in the light beam is able to communicate with the last cell until the light source is turned off.

Russia is 50 years advanced to the US and China in space technologies. All and India are attempting to attach a microscopic spacecraft {Robotic} that may be attached to the last photo cell…hence, there will be no need for Human Space Travel because it could be done with cameras and videos.

Some say that it’s Aliens from the center of our Galaxy trying to reach the outer ring (where we are} to seek a safer place. If you look at our Milky Way Galaxy, it rotates into a large black hole where suns and planets are sucked in. These beings are most likely more advanced than us.

Others say that it’s our own Children and Grandchildren that have figured out the time paradox…you can only travel forward in time, not backward because our history could be changed. That may be why they can’t contact us.

NASA TOP SECRET -THE BEST UFO TAPES !

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Occupy Wall Street VS Tea Party?

Have you forgotten my lead in to this thread? I'm not far right.

"I’m a bit to the Right in Politics…only right of the Centrist opinion…Conservative Libertarian.

I see hypocrisy in the occupy Wall Street protests around the world.

The recent violence by the Wall Street protesters and the far Liberal Left has turned my stomach, whereas the nonviolent Tea Party Movement did the correct thing…get elected to Congress.

Opinions?"

RE: How Do People Look At You?......That´s Genetic....

Genetics plays a major role in our lives. Many Doctors call this “the luck of the draw”. Some people skate by in life with very few heath problems and live long. Others die young from Disease. It’s very important to know your Family and Ancestral History and take precautions for your own safety.

Studies have also shown that Genetics is a major cause of depression and mental illness in both humans and animals. A Genetic link is also suspected in the criminal activities of murders and other violent crimes. It’s also proven that Genes handed down from Family History causes Alcoholism.

Chimp Attack 911 Call

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Occupy Wall Street VS Tea Party?

I’ve complimented your posts, sent you flowers and wished you Happy Thanksgiving on this thread…sorry that you feel that way.

RE: VICTORIA SECRET SHOW

I prefer to stick with traditional values like Monte. Once the clothes are off…the mystery is over. Bums are OK because all of us have one…oh well, maybe 2.

Miss Universe Bikini Competition

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Mr. Universe

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Occupy Wall Street VS Tea Party?

Happy Thanksgiving Skybow

A Conversation with an Anti-American Liberal

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Greatest Road Trip Songs; Road Bands

Where the Blacktop Ends - Keith Urban

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What Are Your Favorite Thanksgiving Day Recipes?

Van Halen - Ice Cream Man

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RE: music you like....AGAIN... :-D

Amenda!

Americans love the people from China, the Economic issues between the US and China aside. Many people from your Nation are here in America as Doctors, Nurses and Engineers. You are loved by us.

Seasons - 21st Century Schizoid Man - YouTube

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Occupy Wall Street VS Tea Party?

Skybow

The first video shows the hate and violence of the OWS. Compare that with the Tea Party?

Remember, I’m a writer/reporter in real life. The truth hurts sometimes but it must be reported.

RE: Pet Owners: Do your pets have a Christmas stocking?

Most of us have a pet and love them, no matter if a dog, cat, bird or lizard. They provide companionship, safety, love and are dependent on us in return. Pets are very much like Children…many about 2 years old in Human intelligence. Always give them a stocking treat.

The domestic cat was introduced to human society in Europe during the middle ages, when the Black Plague was rampant. There was a huge infestation of rats that helped spread the disease. Cats introduced themselves, took care of the rodents, and then we began taking care of our Felines; and we have taught them how to take care of themselves.

The two talking cats

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RE: VICTORIA SECRET SHOW

Happy Thursday from all CS men!

Remember to go back to your healthy diets both men and women after and in-between the Holliday’s.

Aussie Bum Men's Swimwear Fashion Show at Eye Believe fundraiser at W Hotel Fort Lauderdale

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RE: what are listening to again

Lincoln Trio plays Cafe Music by Schoenfield

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RE: Times have changed

Lincoln Trio plays Cafe Music by Schoenfield

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What Are Your Favorite Thanksgiving Day Recipes?

Thanksgiving Dressing: Turkey Stuffing & Cranberry Sauce

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Occupy Wall Street VS Tea Party?

Explain and compare these 2 videos:

The Reason You Cant Carry Guns In NYC : Wall Street Protest Explains It All

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Jamie goes to wall street to give supplies to the protesters. Where did he get the supplies?

Protest on Wall Street

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RE: music you like....AGAIN... :-D

Chicago - 25 or 6 to 4

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Occupy Wall Street VS Tea Party?

That would be a good thread for you to start! Do a poll also! I’d like to see the poll results!

Obama loves Wall Street, AND Occupy Wall Street...

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What Are Your Favorite Thanksgiving Day Recipes?

Monte! Thoughtful reply!

Lets look for a low fat, low sugar desert:

Whole Grain Healthy Banana Bread Recipe - Allrecipes.com

Ingredients

3/4 cup SPLENDA® Sugar Blend
3/4 cup flax seed meal
5 ripe bananas, mashed
1/4 cup skim milk
1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons egg whites
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2.In a medium bowl, mix together the sugar blend, flax meal, bananas, milk, sour cream and egg whites until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the banana mixture until moistened. Spoon into prepared loaf pan.
3.Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the crown of the loaf comes out clean.

What Are Your Favorite Thanksgiving Day Recipes?

Rum Balls Recipe

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 75 wafers)
1 cup ground pecans
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons baking cocoa
1/4 cup rum
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons water
Additional confectioners' sugar and/or crushed vanilla wafers

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, pecans, confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Combine the rum, honey and water; stir into crumb mixture.

Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in additional confectioners' sugar and/or wafer crumbs. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.