The pilot's side window is usually their emergency egress.

Also worth noting, in case of an in-flight fire, it's recommended that all ventilation be shut off or restricted, in order to reduce the flow of air to the fire. If one of those windows "opened", there would be an influx of oxygen to the fire. Ever hear of flashover?

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I don't get this whole "Obama let China Cheat" tack that Mitt seems to be on. that's the only ad getting any airplay locally.

How about an example or two, bucko? Otherwise, file under " I know you are but what am I? "

Professor Obama vs. Middle School back row student here, methinks.

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I don't get this whole "Obama let China Cheat" tack that Mitt seems to be on. that's the only ad getting any airplay locally.

How about an example or two, bucko? Otherwise, file under " I know you are but what am I? "

Professor Obama vs. Middle School back row student here, methinks.

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Guess what the Fox News talking point for this will be:

Michelle Obama reuses formal dress for Congressional Black Caucus Gala

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Guess what the Fox News talking point for this will be:

Michelle Obama reuses formal dress for Congressional Black Caucus Gala

*gasp* she uses second hand clothes??

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Staples closing more stores. I would say this is a Bain Fail!

I hope they don't close the one near me. It's close and the printing department is really spot-on.

If I am reading the article correctly, they are closing stores in Europe. You are not in Europe, right?

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Staples closing more stores. I would say this is a Bain Fail!

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Staples closing more stores. I would say this is a Bain Fail!

I hope they don't close the one near me. It's close and the printing department is really spot-on.

If I am reading the article correctly, they are closing stores in Europe. You are not in Europe, right?

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Well, if you ask me and my National Geographic World Atlas, and my GPS unit, and everyone living around me, no.
If you ask Mitt Romney and the RWNJs, I will be

Say now, what's so bad about living in Europe? I bet I could have had my appendix out and received chemotherapy there, too. And I bet I could walk a block and get a train to the doctor's office, too.

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This is sad.

I'm gonna call the Kroeger Store in Warner Robbins the Bastard manager Kroeger.

Altho I wish that young woman were more informed about healthcare reform.

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This is sad.

I'm gonna call the Kroeger Store in Warner Robbins the Bastard manager Kroeger.

Nerger said she is sure there are some people on food stamps who are "just lazy," but she resents supermarket judgment no matter what. "I've seen some comments from people talking about how they hate standing in line with somebody who's got food stamps because they’ve got two carts full of food," Nerger said. "Did you not realize maybe this person is not able to get to the grocery store but once a month?"



Been there. Food Stamps came out in Mass twice a month, on the first and the 15th. We tended to stock up on the more expensive items those weeks.

(Are they really called Food Stamps again? I thought the point of renaiming it to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program was to remove the stigma?)

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This is sad.

I'm gonna call the Kroeger Store in Warner Robbins the Bastard manager Kroeger.

Altho I wish that young woman were more informed about healthcare reform.

I was just reading that too. I know we're all guilty of judging others from time to time but that's just cruel.

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Quoting her from the end of the article:
"They’re all gonna kill us," she said. "Most of the people that we have to choose from -- Obama with his spending and his health care reform, and then Mitt Romney, he just wants to let poor people die, so either way we're doomed. So I don’t see any point in voting."

How sad is it that the "Obamacare" she thinks is going to "kill" her could actually end up saving her?

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Good morning, folks. I guess maybe public outrage at the botched calls will finally get the NFL to settle. Just loved hearing the unbleeped shouts of "bullshit" at Sunday night's Pats-Ravens game which couldn't be muted without cutting all nat sound from the game. Now, if only the NHL owners would stop being greedy dicks since it's not going to help them a US fan base if another season gets messed up since it seems at least Major League Baseball learned after the '94-'95 debacle.

The biggest sticking point is that the Referee's want to keep the pension as it is and not have it turned into a 401(k) -- as annoying as all of this is, I stand with the Ref's on this issue.

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Good morning, bloggers!! TriSec, thanks for a great blog. I think that Adams will have a lot of jobs to chose from. I just wish that more vets and Americans in general had an easier time finding work.

As for myself, I am home today as the car is in the shop. (I need an emissions test to get my plate sticker and the check engine light is on.) If worse comes to worse, friends have arranged to give me a lift to Temple for Yom Kippur services. I hope to know what is going on in a bit.

As I prepare for Yom Kippur, I would like to thank everyone here for their support during a tough part of my life. I hold you all close to my heart and wish you the best. May we all be inscribed for a year of peace and blessings in the Book of Life.

Tonight is Kol Nidre, the singing of the song All Vows, which arose in during a time of persecution, when Jews apologized to God for vows that they could not keep.

May we all be inscribed for a year of peace and blessings in the Book of Life.

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And another observation.....my Pack Committee Chairman is also an evangelical. She's had her prayer group working on my behalf with the Big Guy, too. Compare and contrast to my minister friend....I told her I tend to follow Mohammed, and her response was to witness for Christ for about 15 minutes, then ask "Can I still pray for you?" To which I said yes.

It's funny...dealing with the believers in the trenches, they get this whole "Same God, different prophets" thing that I tend to live by. It's the actual, consecrated priests that are kind of inflexible on this.

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And just like that, the Archdiocese makes my head explode.

CENTERVILLE (CBS) – When parents bring their children to Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Centerville for religious education, they’re asked to sign a document, obtained by the I-Team, which absolves the church of liability, and puts it all on the parents.

It’s called the Parental Contract for Diocesan Activities, and in it parents agree that: “Should we choose to allow another adult to provide supervision to a child, the ultimate supervision and safety of that child is still our responsibility and ours alone.”

And further that: “We specifically agree not to hold the Diocese or any of its employees or contractors liable for any accident, illness or harm that may result from the trip or activity.”

Mitchell Garabedian, a lawyer for hundreds of people sexually abused by Catholic priests, was critical of the parental contract.

“What they’re saying in this document is whatever happens to your child on our watch, whether you’re around or not, is not going to be our fault legally,” Garabedian said, pointing out that in the Diocese of Fall River alone, he has represented more than 100 children molested by a dozen priests and other Catholic church employees.

The Diocese is saying, “If your child is sexually molested by a priest or a deacon or whoever, and you’re around or not around, we’re not going to be responsible,” Garabedian added.

As a youth leader myself, this is completely insane. We have a contract with our youth and our parents...when you drop your kids off with us, it's our responsibility to keep them safe and give them back to you in the same as or better condition.

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And just like that, the Archdiocese makes my head explode.

CENTERVILLE (CBS) – When parents bring their children to Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Centerville for religious education, they’re asked to sign a document, obtained by the I-Team, which absolves the church of liability, and puts it all on the parents.

It’s called the Parental Contract for Diocesan Activities, and in it parents agree that: “Should we choose to allow another adult to provide supervision to a child, the ultimate supervision and safety of that child is still our responsibility and ours alone.”

And further that: “We specifically agree not to hold the Diocese or any of its employees or contractors liable for any accident, illness or harm that may result from the trip or activity.”

Mitchell Garabedian, a lawyer for hundreds of people sexually abused by Catholic priests, was critical of the parental contract.

“What they’re saying in this document is whatever happens to your child on our watch, whether you’re around or not, is not going to be our fault legally,” Garabedian said, pointing out that in the Diocese of Fall River alone, he has represented more than 100 children molested by a dozen priests and other Catholic church employees.

The Diocese is saying, “If your child is sexually molested by a priest or a deacon or whoever, and you’re around or not around, we’re not going to be responsible,” Garabedian added.

As a youth leader myself, this is completely insane. We have a contract with our youth and our parents...when you drop your kids off with us, it's our responsibility to keep them safe and give them back to you in the same as or better condition.

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I had a check engine light on this inspection cycle, too.

It turned out to be a cracked gasket on my gas cap. The garage reset the check engine light, and then it passed. All of $19 to fix.

Of course, your mileage may vary. (snort, chortle)

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If I may repeat.

I FUCKING HATE PEOPLE!

Customer Support is not a good career for someone who hates people...