Gugny
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Odd how you chose not to answer a single one of SJBF's very in-context questions. Either logic escapes you or you're simply trying to get under our skin. Your name notwithstanding, your content clearly suggests "troll."
Nail. Head. You hit it.
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It's a good hobby that also provides plenty of exercise. You don't need to start right out on a 46er, try smaller, shorter trails first. Get a decent pair of boots. Some people spend a lot, I stick with my $40 Walmart boots that I replace each year. A good fitting backpack, plenty of water, etc. If you're in the Syracuse area, I can provide some trails around here that are a good challenge to get started on.
I'm a few hours east of Syracuse but I appreciate the offer.
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Any of the 46ers or any of the Adirondack peaks? Most of the peaks I've done are in the ADK. I finished the Fire Tower Challenge last year. For the 46ers, only Cascade, Porter, Algonquin and Iroquois. I'm going to start on the ADK Hundred Highest if this rain ever quits.
I was talking specifically about the 46 peaks. I've never gone on a real hike. Prospect Mountain is the only one I've done and that was with my nephew's 4th grade class about 10 years ago. I was thinking of getting into it.
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Last year, being unemployed, I looked for a cheap and easy way to lose weight, since gyms cost money. So I took up hiking. 33 mountains later, I'd lost about 35 lbs.....
Funny thing is, on days I'd hike, I really wasn't hungry, more thirsty than anything, but the though of eating while on the trail seemed repulsive almost.
That's awesome. My son's teacher became a 46'er a couple weeks ago. I've seen you mention the Adirondacks. Have you ever hiked any of the peaks?
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Thats more a product of massive bureaucracy screwing everything up than true economic costs. The Chinese have it down to science. Trial, conviction, execution within 3 weeks and then they invoice the family of the deceased 3 yuan for the bullet used. Think of the savings!
I always got a kick out of Howard Stern's idea. Kill the convicts and fill the pot holes with their bodies.
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So this joker is now suspected in another double homicide in Boston last summer in addition to all this nonsense with regard to this Florida lawsuit. Is there any doubt that at some point this guy killed someone within the confines of Florida, which has the death penalty? At that point, any chance he could get extradited and face the so called "golden needle" for his transgressions? What say you legal eagles? The more layers that get pulled away the more unbelievable this case is.
What would his execution do for anyone? It's less expensive to let him rot in prison; he'd be removed from society, and there wouldn't be the need for another death.
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Good for you. What a great feeling, huh?
Personally, I keep logs.
I log my weight, I log my calories (to the best of my ability), but most importantly, I set specific fitness goals and log my workouts.
I've lost 25 pounds since January. In that time, I've completed three fitness goals:
Ran 4 miles in 30 minutes, completed an 8K in under 40 minutes and ran 3 miles in 20 minutes.
Now I'm training to finish a half marathon in September at a sub-8 minute pace.
If I wasn't constantly upping my fitness, my weight loss would have plateaued like it does when I stop paying close attention to what I eat.
Bottom line: it's a lot of !@#$ing work. And that's something not a lot of people seem to be up for these days.
Congrats on all of your achievements, man. That's a lot!
And your bottom line nails it right on the head. I was just thinking how this is not a "diet," it's a lifestyle change.
I enjoy walking, so it's easy for me. I ran a little last week. !@#$ing hated it. So I'll continue to walk. I feel that If you pick something you like, it doesn't feel like work.
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Will power is all well and good when you are quitting a bad habit like smoking or heroin. Unfortunately you can't go cold turkey on eating. Your metabolism can be a moving target. You drop some pounds and you hit a wall. It's a constant battle for some people.
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As one who has been fighting that battle (losing weight) for about 13 months, I can confidently say that willpower has nearly everything to do with success. Every time I hit a wall, I simply increased my physical activity.
I lost 20 pounds with nearly no exercise. Maybe 1-2 miles/day walking the dog. Then I hit the wall. So I kept my diet steady and began walking 3 miles. Hit another wall after 5 or so pounds. So now I'm up to 4-5 miles/day, with at least 2.5 of them at a brisk pace (sans dog). I'm up to 33.5 pounds lost as of 2 hours ago.
Willpower, hard work, determination and smart choices. And I quit smoking a year ago in May, as well.
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Ugh, the country becoming more and more sissified. Really? A big story is to watch out for face painters? I give up. Someone shoot me
Paging Mr. Hernandez. Mr. Aaron Hernandez ...
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according to this woman....
http://www.syracuse....ing_safety.html
Make sure you only support members of the Face Painters Guild.
I went to the guild's website. It consists of three people. Hilarious.
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People who ask for advice from complete strangers on a message board. My remedy it to just ignore their request. Pretty simple remedy actually.
Do you mean just serious life issues, or stuff like, "how do you make cheese?"
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Unless one has a medical condition that contributes to his/her obesity, It really is all about willpower. It's really that simple.
Willpower and smart/healthy choices. If one employs those two things, one will avoid (or reverse) obesity.
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"The cops needed this image burned into their minds like a fish needs a bicycle."
Now THAT is funny!!
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No RB totes it 25 times a game; that's the equivalent of a 400-carry season. Somewhere around 17-19 carries per game, plus another 3-5 touches in the passing game, sounds about right to get the production we need.
You're right. I went a little overboard with the total carries.
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1990. I knew because I was more than a week late.
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1. Spiller - He is a playmaker, plain and simple. A high octane running game is going to be crucial. He needs to be able to carry the ball ~25 times per game and he needs to be on the field on 3rd downs in the red zone. He also needs to catch the ball out of the backfield and get some YAC. Because ....
2. EJ Manuel should be the starting QB, and every QB benefits from a solid run game. I don't care if Kolb has a good training camp and/or pre-season ... Trent Edwards did that every year. Kolb sucks. He's proven that he sucks. Many times. EJ was the first QB picked in the draft; therefore, he should start. That said, he has to play well and he has to play smart. With Spiller, he can be Capt. Checkdown all day long, I don't care. Get positive yardage and don't turn the ball over.
3. Mario Williams - Beginning with Week 1, the name of the game is going to be pressure the QB. Hit him hard and hit him often. Sacks are great, but even if you can't get them, at least let the QB know you're on him like stink on schit. If we can start with good QB pressure, it'll make it that much easier for the LBs and the DBs. If the run D can keep the 3rd downs to 3rd and 5 or more, we can't let QBs convert all day long like last year. This cat is making a lot of money. It's time to earn it. And I don't want to hear the crap about how awesome he was after his surgery. We played crappy teams whenever he played well. He didn't get better, our opponents got worse.
Go Bills!!
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A new one that just happened .... 5 minutes after a person sends an email, they see you - either coming to your desk or passing you in the hall - and ask, "Did you get my email??"
What I say: I saw that you sent something, but I haven't read it yet. I'll get back to you in a few minutes.
What I want to say: No, you dick. It was the one email sent to me that failed to make it to my Inbox. Or maybe you can give me more than five friggin' minutes to read it.
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my dad was the same way...37 years at NiMo, they offered him a sweet retirement package(along with his pension) when he was 56...he took it and has been living large since.
My dad worked at a couple mills, then became a mailman. He delivered mail for over 30 years and also took an early retirement in 1993. He's doing great in his 20th year of retirement. My mom, same thing - worked as a nurse's aide in the same hospital in the same "department" for over 25 years. She, too, is doing great. I love that they've been able to enjoy retirement after working so hard for so many years.
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There are a lot of contract tech people here in the Bay Area and the stress they go through every time their contract is coming due wears on them.
I have a very close friend who worked as a contract tech person for NYS DOT for year. It was very stressful. Then he finally got a full-time gig with them, and he's been given a pink slip twice because of the schit union he's forced to be part of. He survived both times, but - like many other jobs - there's no feeling of security.
In most industries, if you're looking to improve your position and earning potential, you should not stay in any one position for more than 2 1/2-3 years. If you like the company you work for, you should first look for new opportunities within that company, however if that fails you should market yourself elsewhere. More than 3 years in a single position signifies to potential employers that you may have capped out your potential, or are a settler who punches a time clock and is unambitious. Don't become sedentary until you are in the final position you wish to hold, earning the upper salary you want, with the last company you wish to work for; bec ause once you become sedentary, that's what you've locked yourself into.
I agree with this 100%. In my nearly 18 years here, I've made numerous moves; all of which either lateral or upward. In fact, I'm ready for another change now and I'm starting to pull strings to lay the groundwork.
I have a Plan B, but it will require moving out of state, which isn't preferred - but also not out of the question if push comes to shove.
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True, but is that a bad thing as mill contends?
It really depends on the person.
Personally, I have enjoyed the stability; although the last 5 or so years haven't felt stable, and it's sucked.
My sister is ALWAYS looking for something else. She enjoys change. Many people do.
If it was just me, or just my wife and me, I would have likely pursued something else. I think stability is something more important to families with school-age children in most cases.
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Going on 18 years with my current employer.
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When I was in High School, in every boys bathroom, every crapper did not have a door.
Every year I was there. I kid you not.
Did you get in trouble for removing the doors every year?
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Stature: Manuel
Pocket Presence: Brees
Arm Strength: Newton
Accuracy: Rodgers
Scramble Ability: Freeman
Decision Making: P. Manning
Leadership: Brady
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Because it started out really funny. Funniest thread I've seen on here in quite some time. Now it's just Internet forum lawyers exchanging briefs
Underwear swap???
Happy 50th Pooj!
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Pooj, A belated, yet sincere, Happy 50th Birthday wish to you.