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by COTXDFW777AA
Mon Oct 13, 2008 11:13 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Chicago May Get 'gay Friendly' High School
Replies: 124
Views: 5274

RE: Chicago May Get 'gay Friendly' High School

As a young gay man (19) I can say that honestly most people who would be involved with this type of school would be the "T" of the GLBT community. Transgendered or gender-questioning individuals would be probably benefit most and are most likely the cause of this type of institution. The mainstream ...

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by COTXDFW777AA
Thu Aug 09, 2007 10:32 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AA..Shades Down
Replies: 43
Views: 8999

RE: AA..Shades Down

I had this happen to me on an <acronym title="Mandarin Airlines (Taiwan)">AE</acronym> flight into <acronym title="San Juan - Luis Munoz Marin International (SJU / TJSJ), Puerto Rico AND San Juan - Luis Munoz Marin International (SJU / TJSJ), Puerto Rico">SJU</acronym> and <acronym title="Dallas / F...

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by COTXDFW777AA
Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:08 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Harry Potter Leaked!?!
Replies: 2
Views: 1870

Harry Potter Leaked!?!

CNBC is now reporting that the seventh edition of the Harry Potter has been leaked onto the internet.


So anyone have a link??

not that i care or anything....

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by COTXDFW777AA
Wed Jul 04, 2007 1:25 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Things You Like, And Dislike, About Your Country
Replies: 56
Views: 5479

RE: Things You Like, And Dislike, About Your Country

I'll do texas... Likes: Varying geography and weather no income tax cheap cost of living great economy laid back people BBQ Shinerbock Beer great airlines and airports cheap gas (petrol) Dislikes: religious extremists sprawling cities too many gas guzzling trucks and suvs very humid in some spots bl...

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by COTXDFW777AA
Mon Jun 04, 2007 1:16 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Kingfisher To Place Large Airbus Order At Paris
Replies: 126
Views: 20995

Kingfisher To Place Large Airbus Order At Paris

Have they turned a profit yet? Last time I heard they hadnt, since the Indian domestic market has become such a bloodbath.

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by COTXDFW777AA
Mon Jun 04, 2007 1:12 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta.com Launches Gay-focused Travel Site
Replies: 197
Views: 20851

RE: Delta.com Launches Gay-focused Travel Site

Gay people as segment of the population are very wealthy and since most of them do not have children- they spend alot of money on leisure travel. So Delta is supplying a service the market is demanding. Gays want to be catered to- and are spending a boat load where they are. It isnt reverse discrimi...

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by COTXDFW777AA
Thu May 31, 2007 1:48 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Sydney To Munich On Emirates
Replies: 12
Views: 27907

RE: Sydney To Munich On Emirates

Many of your pictures are amazing.

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by COTXDFW777AA
Wed May 23, 2007 3:50 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Aeroflot To Make Move On Alitalia
Replies: 5
Views: 3439

Aeroflot To Make Move On Alitalia

<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/22/business/worldbusiness/22air.html?ref=worldbusiness" target=_blank>http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/22/bu...iness/22air.html?ref=worldbusiness</a> Hadnt seen anything posted yet. Talk about odd consolidation! I do not see how they would compliment each other,...

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by COTXDFW777AA
Tue May 22, 2007 11:52 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AA.com Unveils "new" Booking Feature
Replies: 22
Views: 7918

RE: AA.com Unveils "new" Booking Feature

I think this will increase bookings in the foward cabins by leisure travelers, if i knew how much it would cost to be instantly upgraded or pay full price, i would be more likely to spring for it.

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by COTXDFW777AA
Tue Apr 24, 2007 11:53 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Randy Baseler On Cnbc At 8:40am EDT
Replies: 4
Views: 2456

RE: Randy Baseler On Cnbc At 8:40am EDT

He is on again, and is discussing the VS order with Sir Richard Branson, they are also discussing the use of Bio-fuel for aviation.

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by COTXDFW777AA
Tue Apr 17, 2007 6:34 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: ATWONLINE: AA Said To Be UFO In Latest 787 Order
Replies: 81
Views: 16051

RE: ATWONLINE: AA Said To Be UFO In Latest 787 Order

I say they should just give it a white coat and keep the regular livery, like AE and keep the other fleet polished.

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by COTXDFW777AA
Sat Apr 14, 2007 5:13 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: The Gay/Bi/Straight 2007 Thread
Replies: 418
Views: 15094

RE: The Gay/Bi/Straight 2007 Thread

STRAIGHT: 18
GAY: 10
BI: 4
CONFUSED: 1

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by COTXDFW777AA
Tue Mar 27, 2007 11:35 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Airbus A380 Demo Flight Trip Report HKG-HKG
Replies: 30
Views: 34419

RE: Airbus A380 Demo Flight Trip Report HKG-HKG

Well, I will not lie I doubted it, and said some unkind things, but Wow! I got my first model in the mail this weekend, and am already starting a fund for a trip to ride one! Here here to two manufacturers and innovation!

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by COTXDFW777AA
Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:19 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: European Clothing Styles - Planning Long Trip
Replies: 57
Views: 4985

RE: European Clothing Styles - Planning Long Trip

Last summer I noticed in France if you were going to wear a polo shirt in France it was almost always lacoste (just an observation). I would also agree with leather shoes ("pointy" toed) coupled with dark "dressy" slim jeans. I would also avoid tee-shirts, especially with writing and leave all short...

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by COTXDFW777AA
Mon Mar 26, 2007 1:18 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: VIE-FRA-YXY-ANC-FRA-VIE (pics)
Replies: 26
Views: 11670

RE: VIE-FRA-YXY-ANC-FRA-VIE (pics)

Amazing trip, and I agree we don't deserve our own immigration

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by COTXDFW777AA
Fri Mar 23, 2007 6:45 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: CO Files For LHR
Replies: 122
Views: 16325

RE: CO Files For LHR

The <acronym title="KLM Royal Dutch Airlines">KL</acronym> slots expected to go to <acronym title="Continental Airlines (USA)">CO</acronym> seem suspect, one has to remember that <acronym title="KLM Royal Dutch Airlines">KL</acronym> is actually now <acronym title="Air France">AF</acronym>, and I am...

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by COTXDFW777AA
Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:20 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Political Compass
Replies: 79
Views: 3034

RE: Political Compass

Economic Left/Right: 2.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.03

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by COTXDFW777AA
Wed Mar 14, 2007 5:50 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Responsive Pricing, Frequent Searches=higher Fares
Replies: 1
Views: 1732

Responsive Pricing, Frequent Searches=higher Fares

For the last month I have been tracking fares on <acronym title="American Airlines (USA)">AA</acronym>.com for <acronym title="Lubbock - International (LBB / KLBB), USA - Texas">LBB</acronym>-STT in late July. The fare only seems to be climbing, which is understandable due to the date approaching. B...

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by COTXDFW777AA
Wed Feb 28, 2007 11:11 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Nikkei Decline: Could It Affect 787 Production?
Replies: 30
Views: 3520

RE: Nikkei Decline: Could It Affect 787 Production?

The Dollar also continued to slide compared to the Yen and the Euro today. That actually could mean more orders from abroad. Boeings might have just gone on sale...

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by COTXDFW777AA
Fri Feb 16, 2007 8:32 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Which Countries Have "States"?
Replies: 82
Views: 3567

RE: Which Countries Have "States"?

Any country with "states" is actually a federation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federations

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by COTXDFW777AA
Tue Feb 13, 2007 9:31 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: The Dixie Chicks... Who..?
Replies: 80
Views: 3045

RE: The Dixie Chicks... Who..?

Wow Carter won one for an audiobook, most people couldnt name an audiobook from the last year.

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by COTXDFW777AA
Fri Feb 02, 2007 1:01 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: One Night In New Orleans...What To Do?
Replies: 26
Views: 7048

RE: One Night In New Orleans...What To Do?

Just got back from NOLA couple of weeks ago. Great city, you will not find yourself anywhere that the crime would be an issue, police are everywhere (well french quarter, central business district atleast) . I never felt unsafe. I would suggest "The court of two sisters" between bourbon and royale m...

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by COTXDFW777AA
Wed Jan 31, 2007 10:56 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: WN To (likely) Lose Counter Space At MSY
Replies: 66
Views: 7479

RE: WN To (likely) Lose Counter Space At MSY

Both my flights earlier this month on <acronym title="Southwest Airlines (USA)">WN</acronym> into <acronym title="New Orleans - Louis Armstrong International (Moisant Field) (MSY / KMSY), USA - Louisiana">MSY</acronym> were pretty full, one was the <acronym title="Dallas - Love Field (DAL / KDAL), U...

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by COTXDFW777AA
Tue Jan 30, 2007 12:19 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: BA Evaluates Widebody Proposals
Replies: 291
Views: 22657

RE: BA Evaluates Widebody Proposals

Why would Airbus refuse a bid to one of the worlds best airlines and a good customer of theirs? Airbus atleast owes them a bid, even if it is just for better pricing from Boeing. Refuse a bid to <acronym title="British Airways">BA</acronym>, ludicrous, they would maybe pull that on like <acronym tit...

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by COTXDFW777AA
Tue Jan 30, 2007 9:19 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: BA Evaluates Widebody Proposals
Replies: 291
Views: 22657

RE: BA Evaluates Widebody Proposals

This is Boeing's order to lose, I think anything less than a sweep 787/7773er/747-8 will produce a little disappointment.

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by COTXDFW777AA
Sun Jan 21, 2007 1:39 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Southwest Ding, Unsold Seats
Replies: 37
Views: 9889

RE: Southwest Ding, Unsold Seats

In related news, their website update is hideous. I vote they bring back the former, i think it looked more modern than the "updated" site.

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by COTXDFW777AA
Fri Jan 19, 2007 8:53 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: CO Makes A Full Year Profit
Replies: 13
Views: 3692

RE: CO Makes A Full Year Profit

I found it interesting that 28% increase in <acronym title="Continental Airlines (USA)">CO</acronym> revenue from Latin America, while Transatlantic is only around 18%. Those flights out of <acronym title="Houston - George Bush Intercontinental (IAH / KIAH), USA - Texas">IAH</acronym> to Mexico must...

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by COTXDFW777AA
Sat Jan 06, 2007 8:53 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: It's Coming! North American Union Ala EU Style.
Replies: 32
Views: 3063

RE: It's Coming! North American Union Ala EU Style.

Stupid idea and in all honesty while there may be many economic ties connecting the 3 north american nations, I think it is safe to say we all really do not like each other that well.

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by COTXDFW777AA
Sat Dec 02, 2006 6:53 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Preliminary New Expressjet Livery
Replies: 10
Views: 4765

RE: Preliminary New Expressjet Livery

Whats the tail like can anyone tell?

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by COTXDFW777AA
Tue Aug 22, 2006 8:19 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Why Don't Americans Travel The Globe Much? Here...
Replies: 123
Views: 5784

RE: Why Don't Americans Travel The Globe Much? Here...

I think alot of the reason too is economical. With saving for college educations, health care (which we pay a premium for in the US), a higher percentage of car ownership and generally less social services, Americans just have different financial priorities than traveling abroad. Remember $1000+ is ...

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by COTXDFW777AA
Wed Aug 09, 2006 1:06 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Legalizing Marijuana
Replies: 80
Views: 2713

RE: Legalizing Marijuana

We need to make it legal to have one plant for personal use, you could only be able to legally have a plant if you paid for a license (think $250 a year or so), with your license you are able to grow and have a personal supply of marijuana. This would lower the price of marijuana on the street, cutt...

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by COTXDFW777AA
Sun Aug 06, 2006 4:20 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Landis Fails Second Test.
Replies: 10
Views: 1837

RE: Landis Fails Second Test.

wow a scum bag, I was really proud that after lance armstrong retired, an american still took the prize, but alas he is a cheater. I guess the american tradition in the tour de france is cheating.

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by COTXDFW777AA
Sun Aug 06, 2006 4:17 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Things To Do In Monaco, Cannes?
Replies: 12
Views: 4448

RE: Things To Do In Monaco, Cannes?

Monaco is awesome, so chic, you can just feel the place oozing with money. really no other place like it.

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by COTXDFW777AA
Sat Aug 05, 2006 12:23 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Minimum Wage Bill To Lower Wages In 7 States
Replies: 76
Views: 3354

RE: Minimum Wage Bill To Lower Wages In 7 States

full time mininum wage should be higher, closer to a living wage. But, part time workers should be kept at 5.15. A full days work should bring in enough to be able to save and try to get ahead.

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by COTXDFW777AA
Fri Aug 04, 2006 8:15 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Favourite National Anthem Besides Your Country?
Replies: 52
Views: 3826

RE: Favourite National Anthem Besides Your Country?

I like Israel's athem, really fits with the nations past. I also find France's anthem, La Marseillaise, very beautiful.

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by COTXDFW777AA
Fri Jul 14, 2006 1:07 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Let's All Change Our Flags To Israel
Replies: 188
Views: 6182

RE: Let's All Change Our Flags To Israel

Israels attacks on lebanon only throw the whole region back twenty years, all progress made in lebanon is now lost, Israel is after hezbollah, not all lebanease support them, so why bomb the whole country. I used to admire israel so alot more, now I am catching on. I not changing my flag, this is no...

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by COTXDFW777AA
Thu Jul 13, 2006 1:27 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: CNN Reports That 3 Missiles Damage Beirut Runway!
Replies: 190
Views: 25605

CNN Reports That 3 Missiles Damage Beirut Runway!

how many runways does BEY have, will this affect service? I am pretty young, and sometimes jumpy, but this is a big deal right?

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by COTXDFW777AA
Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:29 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: RUMOUR: UA/CO Merger In The Works?
Replies: 165
Views: 21956

RE: RUMOUR: UA/CO Merger In The Works?

If I was <acronym title="Continental Airlines (USA)">CO</acronym> I would just wait till UAL starts its selling off of assets and then cherry pick routes and craft and good people, and come out of it with all the benefits and none of the bullshit that is expected with corporate United. Imagine <acro...

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by COTXDFW777AA
Tue Jun 27, 2006 9:08 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Should Oz Host The Soccer World Cup?
Replies: 68
Views: 4485

RE: Should Oz Host The Soccer World Cup?

I think they will be choosing all the host sites with a symbolic weight from now on. South or Central america is next, a half assed bid from this region would beat out basically anything.

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by COTXDFW777AA
Sat Jun 24, 2006 3:55 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Will SN Brussels Take Over Cameroon Airlines?
Replies: 4
Views: 4643

RE: Will SN Brussels Take Over Cameroon Airlines?

cameroon is central african, but west african could kind of apply. my cameroonian friend calls it west african.

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by COTXDFW777AA
Sun Jun 18, 2006 12:42 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: What Is The European Country You Prefer More?
Replies: 119
Views: 8117

RE: What Is The European Country You Prefer More?

France, not Paris, but France. Amazing country beautiful terrain, great food, interesting history, and good wine. Got back a week ago and already wish i could go back.

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by COTXDFW777AA
Mon Mar 27, 2006 12:24 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Is Global Warming Truly Upon Us......
Replies: 84
Views: 3644

RE: Is Global Warming Truly Upon Us......

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by COTXDFW777AA
Wed Mar 15, 2006 1:24 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Liberal Baby Bust
Replies: 9
Views: 1333

RE: Liberal Baby Bust

I do not fully agree with the authors thesis. I am very liberal but came from a conservative city and family. Most people decide on their own, liberalism/conservatism is not a race or species. Also, it has to take into consideration that a conservative of 2050 might very well just be a liberal of 20...

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by COTXDFW777AA
Sat Jan 21, 2006 8:54 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: UAL's Tilton Predicts Airline Mergers.
Replies: 88
Views: 10427

RE: UAL's Tilton Predicts Airline Mergers.

If it went through, which I kinda think it will eventually happen. Give <acronym title="United Airlines (USA)">UA</acronym> a year or two out of bankruptcy, get relatively stable, then will see. I think you would see <acronym title="Houston - George Bush Intercontinental (IAH / KIAH), USA - Texas">I...

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by COTXDFW777AA
Tue Jan 10, 2006 4:56 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Why Was Isreal Set Up With The Current Borders?
Replies: 65
Views: 4440

Why Was Isreal Set Up With The Current Borders?

wikipedia it

(filler)

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by COTXDFW777AA
Sat Jan 07, 2006 3:19 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Roswell, New Mexico - What's It Like?
Replies: 7
Views: 5157

RE: Roswell, New Mexico - What's It Like?

I don't know about the airfield, but the town is a dump with an alien theme, and inexplicably high population of Asians.

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by COTXDFW777AA
Mon Dec 19, 2005 3:34 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Are We Heading For A Third World War?
Replies: 55
Views: 4523

RE: Are We Heading For A Third World War?

fact:

no country with a mcdonalds has ever attacked/declared war on another country with a mcdonalds.

think about it.

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by COTXDFW777AA
Thu Sep 08, 2005 7:49 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Katrina:Oprah Clips Vs Media - Not For The Weak
Replies: 29
Views: 2907

RE: Katrina:Oprah Clips Vs Media - Not For The Weak

" The SAPD, just like the police inthe rest of the state are simply overjoyed at the fact we have imported the lower rung of Lousiana's socio-economic ladder."

because poor people automatically are criminals...?

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by COTXDFW777AA
Wed Aug 03, 2005 2:35 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Quick Survey On John Bolton
Replies: 14
Views: 1987

RE: Quick Survey On John Bolton

No, he reminds me of a cartoon villian.

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by COTXDFW777AA
Sat Jul 30, 2005 12:13 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Korean Air 747 At DFW?
Replies: 4
Views: 5833

Korean Air 747 At DFW?

I was flying through DFW yesterday and I saw a Korean 747 at the new terminal D. Was the service upgraded or was this just a scheduling thing?

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