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- Thu Jul 22, 2004 6:47 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Halliburton Under Investigation For Ties With Iran
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2364
RE: Halliburton Under Investigation For Ties With Iran
Tell me... who should have received the contracts and why?
Yea, I like to know as well. What's the old adage? "If you think a professional is expensive, just wait 'til you hire an amateur."
- Thu Jul 22, 2004 6:39 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Teresa Heinz Linked To Plans To Disrupt GOPconvent
- Replies: 59
- Views: 3053
RE: Teresa Heinz Linked To Plans To Disrupt GOPconvent
She actually wrote to the IRS and let them know that she was being under-taxed!
Un-freakin' likely. Second time today I will make a request of you CPH. Please provide a source.
- Thu Jul 22, 2004 2:48 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Clive Owen: BMW Films
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1545
RE: Clive Owen: BMW Films
You are are right about the poor quality of current Bond efforts.
I did read/hear something that a future Bond flick might be a retro Bond, set in the mid 1960s. I think Owen could really pull that off.
- Wed Jul 21, 2004 11:24 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Clive Owen: BMW Films
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1545
- Wed Jul 21, 2004 10:42 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Halliburton Under Investigation For Ties With Iran
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2364
RE: Halliburton Under Investigation For Ties With Iran
<i>he's still a major shareowner, </i> There's nothing illegal about U.S. government employees owning shares of any public traded company. However, any shares the Vice President owns - in any company - are held in blind trusts. <i>not to mention he's still recieving his CEO pay.</i> Please provide p...
Jump to post- Wed Jul 21, 2004 2:30 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Airliners.net For Ships?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3784
RE: Airliners.net For Ships?
Merchant ships are my true passion. Here are some sites I like. Some have cruise ship photos. <a href="http://www.portpictures.nl/" target=_blank>http://www.portpictures.nl/</a> A dock worker with a passion for ship photography. He has hundreds of photos of Rotterdam, at night, sunsets, silhouettes....
Jump to post- Fri Jul 16, 2004 4:58 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Which Is Your Favourite Italian Car?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4080
RE: Which Is Your Favourite Italian Car?
I still think this is still one of coolest Italian cars ever. Alfa Romeo GTV6
- Thu Jul 15, 2004 11:34 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Look What Happens When We Let Fear Control Us
- Replies: 64
- Views: 3282
RE: Look What Happens When We Let Fear Control Us
Nothing like a good quote or two (as repetitive as they might seem having been posted in these forum a time or two before) They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin I would rather be exposed to the inconvenience...
Jump to post- Thu Jul 15, 2004 11:18 am
- Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
- Topic: Rank The Majors
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1546
- Sun Jul 11, 2004 12:41 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Camera Use Onboard Aircraft
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3519
RE: Camera Use Onboard Aircraft
Welcome to the forums. This topic comes up about ever two or three months. A spirited debate will probably develop.
My advice than and now is always be discreet - like I do - and you can take pictures to your heart's content.
- Sat Jul 10, 2004 12:30 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: President Bush And His Administration.
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2459
RE: President Bush And His Administration.
Thank you JamesAg for raising the question I was going highlight. <b>U.S. economy at midyear on track for best growth in two decades</b> <a href="http://www.canada.com/businesscentre/story.html?id=6B8A657A-C596-4285-A04B-8D573929B88F" target=_blank>http://www.canada.com/businesscentre/story.html?id=...
Jump to post- Thu Jul 08, 2004 4:27 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Why I'm Not Voting For Bush Anymore
- Replies: 120
- Views: 3791
RE: Why I'm Not Voting For Bush Anymore
My Libertarian inclinations and twenty-three years of voting has me firmly believing in R.E.N.O. Re-Elect No One. <a href="http://www.antiwar.com/casualties/" target=_blank>http://www.antiwar.com/casualties/</a> American Military Casualties in Iraq as of 07/7/04 In Combat: 646 Since war began: 872
Jump to post- Tue Jul 06, 2004 11:10 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: The Left, Right And Freedom
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2669
RE: The Left, Right And Freedom
Hey Ironminds. Check my signature line. Been a fan of P.J. for the better part of decade. Reading his new book "Peace Kills."
He still hasn't been able to top "Parliment of Whores" in my opinion, but I read 'em all and generally agree with him.
- Tue Jul 06, 2004 12:31 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Democrats To Nader: Stay Out Of This!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2679
RE: Democrats To Nader: Stay Out Of This!
<i>Though there are plenty of other reasons why Gore didn't win</i> There is only one reason why Al Gore did not win. Al Gore wins Tennessee, Al Gore wins the election. Florida is as irrelevent today as was on that November day in 2000. In the post WWII period, no candidate seeking our nation's high...
Jump to post- Mon Jul 05, 2004 6:52 am
- Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
- Topic: Time To Change Lufthansa's Livery?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 14552
RE: Time To Change Lufthansa's Livery?
I agree with Miamix707, the wave design treatment has run its course.
Besides, no airline (other than one currently undergoing severe financial stress...US) wants a fleet full of dark blue birds soaking up the sun's rays on the ramp. Not to mention bleaching and fading from exposure.
- Fri Jul 02, 2004 10:53 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Bush Allies Illegally Helping Nader In Orgeon
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1917
RE: Bush Allies Illegally Helping Nader In Orgeon
<i>...soliticiting church membership lists for campaign use.....all having the effect of making this election a religious issue</i> Did you know that many predominantly African American religious congregations often invite those seeking public office to address their services? Are you aware that alm...
Jump to post- Thu Jul 01, 2004 1:39 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: What Happens If GWB Wins In November
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2591
RE: What Happens If GWB Wins In November
If Bush wins again in November, you can kiss your civil liberties goodbye.
Because you have lost so many civil liberties so far in the first term. And they would be...?
- Thu Jul 01, 2004 3:39 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: ELP Service In The 70's
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3275
RE: ELP Service In The 70's
Ah, Ol' El Paso. Continental operated a daily early morning <acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California">LAX</acronym>-<acronym title="El Paso - International (ELP / KELP), USA - Texas">ELP</acronym>-<acronym title="San Antonio - International (SAT / KSAT), USA - Texas...
Jump to post- Tue Jun 29, 2004 4:14 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Why Don't People Play Tennis Anymore?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8146
RE: Why Don't Pople Play Tennis Anymore?
My gut feelings on the decline of tennis 1) De-emphasis of physical activity in general 2) Increase in home video gaming, internet, etc. 3) Over-powering tour players decreasing fan interest. 43 minutes for a Grand Slam woman's final is b/s. 4) Poor marketing by ATP, US<acronym title="Taca (El Salva...
Jump to post- Tue Jun 29, 2004 3:05 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: F9 LAX Focus City Not Working?
- Replies: 79
- Views: 7380
RE: F9 LAX Focus City Not Working?
Not to mention that American runs 2-3 daily Austin-<acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California">LAX</acronym> flights as well. That market is saturated. Now an <acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California">LAX</acronym>-San Antonio flight ...
Jump to post- Fri Jun 25, 2004 2:01 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: BWI-ORD Roundtrip+pics (very Long)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8602
RE: BWI-ORD Roundtrip+pics (very Long)
<i>...lord over the unwashed masses on the strength of your knowledge and experience.</i> Gee B747, I guess lording over the unwashed masses is only reserved for you. For those interested, see: <a href="http://www.airliners.net/discussions/trip_reports/read.main/17532/4/" target=_blank>http://www.ai...
Jump to post- Wed Jun 23, 2004 1:31 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: 48 Nobel Laureates Urge US-Voters To Go For Kerry
- Replies: 54
- Views: 3323
RE: 48 Nobel Laureates Urge US-Voters To Go For Kerry
<i>Most acedemics[sic], who are worth their salt, try to challenge people to think...</i> What's the old saying? "Those that can, do. Those that can't, teach." People learn a hell of lot more on the job then ever do in some stuffy classroom. <i>I mean, conservaitves[sic], by nature, want the status ...
Jump to post- Tue Jun 22, 2004 1:03 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Sweden Will Start With Muslim Holidays!
- Replies: 86
- Views: 2579
RE: Sweden Will Start With Muslim Holidays!
You and 777 can argue the state religion angle all you want it still doesn't change the fact Western nations are, by and large, secular socities loosely based on a Christian belief structure and its ideals. (Perhaps that is a better definition.) It stands to reason, since the European colonizers of ...
Jump to post- Tue Jun 22, 2004 12:01 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Sweden Will Start With Muslim Holidays!
- Replies: 86
- Views: 2579
RE: Sweden Will Start With Muslim Holidays!
<i>Actually, save for Japan, every Western nation is a Christian nation. 777236: Wrong. None have an official state religion.</i> Daft as you might be, you know it has nothing to do with having a state religion. <acronym title="British Airways">BA</acronym>: <i>It is clearly stated in the Quran, tha...
Jump to post- Mon Jun 21, 2004 10:48 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: NWA DC-9 Bashers, Shame On You!
- Replies: 77
- Views: 8792
RE: NWA DC-9 Bashers, Shame On You!
Ha, ha Isitsafenow.
I've logged N941N. NW1082 Houston/Hobby-Memphis Aug 1997.
I guess you just have to be in the right place at the right time.
- Sat Jun 19, 2004 9:16 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Stupid Sports Team Names/logos
- Replies: 59
- Views: 14219
RE: Stupid Sports Team Names/logos
<i>almost as stupid as having lassie for a mascot</i> Actually, Reveille is the mascot who happens to be a collie. The next Reveille could be any breed, although tradition - an important word in College Station - almost ensures that another collie will be chosen when the time comes. However, a move ...
Jump to post- Thu Jun 17, 2004 3:43 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: "Control Room" - Documentary About Al-Jazeera
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2702
RE: "Control Room" - Documentary About Al-Jazeera
<i>It's clear you know nothing about the channel is simply listen to what the stooges in Washington have to say about the channel.</i> Spoken like a true stooge with a knack for discounting anything that runs counter to your beliefs. Why would Jwenting - in Holland no less - care what Washington has...
Jump to post- Tue Jun 15, 2004 1:33 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Keep Your Windows Shut!
- Replies: 87
- Views: 11117
RE: Keep Your Windows Shut!
...PAX for having the bright sun hit there face..or not being able to see the screen
Geeze, how do these people survive the real world?
- Mon Jun 14, 2004 4:40 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: I Am Pissed Off
- Replies: 38
- Views: 2303
RE: I Am Pissed Off
The big, bad evil Fox Corp. via its Fox Sports World channel is showing many Euro 2004 games in the USA.
http://www.foxsportsworld.com/content/view?contentId=920998
- Sat Jun 12, 2004 1:41 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Bad News...airtran Keeps Ugly New Look
- Replies: 52
- Views: 6940
RE: Bad News...airtran Keeps Ugly New Look
As a graphic designer (15+ years), I can assure you that often what is perceived to be bad solution to a graphic design issue is often the result of the client meddling or second guessing the skills and talents of the designers they hired. Based on my experience - the designer(s) probably made a com...
Jump to post- Wed Jun 09, 2004 7:33 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: It Was All About Cheap Oil....
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2197
RE: It Was All About Cheap Oil....
<i>USA...Your president is in the oil business!!!</i> Canada...your wealthiest province and your wealthiest city each share an economy that revolves around the oil and gas industry!!! And for what its worth, who cares whether President Bush was in the oil business. I guess the 500,000 Canadians empl...
Jump to post- Mon Jun 07, 2004 8:25 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: What If: Southwest Went Bankrupt?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 6491
RE: What If: Southwest Went Bankrupt?
Let's see. For this topic to even have a shred of credibility, there would have to be: 1) A terrorist event of unprecedented nature or a nuclear war erupting between India and Pakistan which causes collapse of world financial markets. Southwest will be the last one standing, however. 2) A heretofore...
Jump to post- Mon Jun 07, 2004 3:16 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: MD11-DC10&B742 At San Antonio
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3795
RE: MD11-DC10&B742 At San Antonio
Dee Howard's or as VectorVictor mentioned, San Antonio Aerospace.
Used to be Dee Howard. They went belly up. It's now
http://www.staero.aero/amm_saa.html
- Sun Jun 06, 2004 11:38 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Why Fox News Is Terrible!
- Replies: 77
- Views: 4333
RE: Why Fox News Is Terrible!
Well, one thing is certain, Fox's detractors on this board sure must spend a lot time watching the network to be so ready to "rapid-fire" their critiques of its programming. Admit you watch, or shut the heck up. <i>...just adds credence to the commonly held argument that Americans are ignorant and t...
Jump to post- Sun Jun 06, 2004 2:34 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: MD11-DC10&B742 At San Antonio
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3795
RE: MD11-DC10&B742 At San Antonio
This is the best info I've got... The ex Virgin bird came to San Antonio anticipating a paint job to European Air Lines. EAL shuttered operations (from what I understand) so its fate is unknown - probably headed to Arizona/California. The Saudia Arabian plane is there being outfitted/enhanced for it...
Jump to post- Sun Jun 06, 2004 1:26 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Why Fox News Is Terrible!
- Replies: 77
- Views: 4333
RE: Why Fox News Is Terrible!
Alpha Oh, give me a break, man. Don't patronize me.
This coming from someone who calls nearly everyone he disagrees with "son", "partner" and "kid"...ad nauseum. Who's patronizing whom?
- Sun Jun 06, 2004 12:49 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: On Reagan's Death And His Civil Aviation Policies
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6171
RE: On Reagan's Death And His Civil Aviation Policies
In 1985, didn't you forget someone?????
Gimmie an "E"
Gimmie an "A"
Gimmie an "S"
and so forth
- Sat Jun 05, 2004 1:19 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Why Do They Still Use The 'saturday Night' Rule?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7185
RE: Why Do They Still Use The 'saturday Night' Rule?
There was an airline that attempted low cost, long haul flying. Quite popular until they were squashed by <acronym title="British Airways">BA</acronym>, or so they claim. <br><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva"><a href="/open.file/529021/L/" target="_blank">View La...
Jump to post- Sat Jun 05, 2004 12:02 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: USA Citizens: Stop Using So Much Oil!
- Replies: 316
- Views: 15460
RE: USA Citizens: Stop Using So Much Oil!
JGPH1A, I have to add you to my respected users list for your Melchett reference in Reply 189. Good stuff. From Blackadder Goes Forth <i>Gen. Melchett - That's the spirit, George. If nothing else works, then a total pig-headed unwillingness to look facts in the face will see us through.</i> Which co...
Jump to post- Fri Jun 04, 2004 3:58 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Paint The Cabin Walls!
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3636
RE: Paint The Cabin Walls!
The colors on the interior of the 7E7 mockup are probably done with lighting and not with colored panels.
It would be far cheaper to make an ample supply of one color and use colored lighting to accent.
- Thu Jun 03, 2004 3:33 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Who Gets Weather From The East?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1993
RE: Who Gets Weather From The East?
Hmmm, Houston, Texas gets severe weather from all directions.
-Tropical systems from the Gulf of Mexico (east-southeast)
-Wet winter systems from the north and west
-"Sea breeze" thunderstorms moving due south to north-northeast
-El Niño disturbances from the southwest over Mexico
- Wed Jun 02, 2004 11:32 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: New Non-stops From SFO
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4078
RE: New Non-stops From SFO
Why can't United Express round up a CRJ and fly nonstop to San Antonio? American flew Boeings on that route for nearly two decades.
Jump to post- Wed Jun 02, 2004 10:22 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: ORD-MDW Helicopter Shuttle
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4457
RE: ORD-MDW Helicopter Shuttle
Here are incidents in 1960-61 in Chicago <a href="http://aviation-safety.net/database/1960/600229-1.htm" target=_blank>http://aviation-safety.net/database/1960/600229-1.htm</a> <a href="http://aviation-safety.net/database/1961/610901-0.htm" target=_blank>http://aviation-safety.net/database/1961/6109...
Jump to post- Wed Jun 02, 2004 1:07 pm
- Forum: Aviation Hobby
- Topic: Coolest Model Plane...Ever! Have A Look.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9056
RE: Coolest Model Plane...Ever! Have A Look.
Okay Scottish Laddie, that was pretty cool. I have to admit the Concorde just edges out the B-52.
What about those airliners at the end of the clip. Do they fly?
- Tue Jun 01, 2004 9:59 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: What Kind Of Computer Are You Using Right Now!?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3344
RE: What Kind Of Computer Are You Using Right Now!?
Apple G4 Tower Dual 867
Buying an Apple G4 Powerbook soon.
- Sun May 30, 2004 10:28 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Pyongyang Airport, North Korea
- Replies: 65
- Views: 11230
RE: Pyongyang Airport, North Korea
How about the Mercedes sedan in front of the IL-76? One party member must be a pretty fortunate soul to be allowed behind the wheel of a Western automobile.
Jump to post- Sat May 29, 2004 1:54 pm
- Forum: Aviation Hobby
- Topic: Coolest Model Plane...Ever! Have A Look.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9056
Coolest Model Plane...Ever! Have A Look.
http://www.wren-turbines.com/news.htm
Download the videos and watch this baby go. Even has a sound quite reminiscent of the real plane.
If this has been posted already. My apologies.
- Sat May 29, 2004 7:42 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Baseball Stats
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1084
RE: Baseball Stats
Off topic - but my inquiring mind wants to know... Has any batter been put out three times in one inning? (I'm sure its happened) Most number of outs a batter made in a game? Has any fielder put out the same batter three times in one inning (i.e. three fly balls to the same outfielder for example)? ...
Jump to post- Fri May 28, 2004 10:56 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Baseball Stats
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1084
RE: Baseball Stats
...if the Houston Astros record is 30-10
It would certainly be a misprint! 
- Thu May 27, 2004 11:49 pm
- Forum: Aviation Photography
- Topic: Badlevel Once Again!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2944