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The big thing is all safety measure improvements in aviation are only enacted once blood is spilled. Don't know if there is enough cost incentive to do this from just the Malaysia disappearance. The best thing that could happen is that it turns out that's the case, so the FAA/DOT/NTSB would be forced to act.

it's possible to shut off the CVR (not sure about FDR), but the circuit breaker is in a different bay than where the ACARS is at.

He just missed the Dayton/Syracuse game.

Pretty sure it's down to zero now.

Perhaps I'm just naive, but who cares.

These days most airline pilots aren't allowed to 'hand fly' their aircraft since the auto-pilot does such a more efficient job flying complicated departures/arrivals (not to mention insurance issues), some do it just to keep their skills sharp.

I want to say 15 minutes of cabin oxygen. Maybe 30 for the cockpit, but that could be totally off base. So it'd have to be instantaneous getting your mask on, or you're done.

"This is your captain speaking. Please remain calm. We are being diverted due to severe weather. We expect to resume our original course once we have been given proper clearance". Or whatever bullshit story. Why would anyone panic? Or turn off the cabin pressurization. You'd have tops 30 seconds before going to sleep.

We are a nation of debt slaves.

I had no idea he went to Clemson, he should've check out the school down the road. 8)

Highlands grocery location sounds like The Fresh Market.

I just got back from Sochi, never would have expected Canada/Sweden in the finals because they played so poorly the first few games. But I guess talent prevailed after all... Congrats.

That's solid. Better than my idea of cutting coupons for the customers.

One of the top oddball job interview questions of the year. The question is for becoming a Specialist at Apple. Here is how the glassdoor people responded: http://www.glassdoor.com/Interview/If-you-were-a-pizza-deliveryman-how-would-you-benefit-from-scissors-QTN_433576.htm what would you say?

eli lilly federal credit union? Sounds like a weird name. Do you know other HSA admins that can allow me to have a brokerage option in the HSA account? Right, I thought so too. But I checked it out and didn't like how HSA Bank nickel and dime'd people.

I just started last year and funded one outside of my employers, I'm inside this year and plan on doing a rollover at the end of the year. I have my account eli lilly federal credit union and they allow me to use TD Ameritrade to buy individual stocks. Here's where I go for my info: http://www.madfientist.com/ultimate-retirement-account/

this. It's quick and easy.

Traditional and convert to Roth, but I'm planning on early retirement. http://www.madfientist.com/traditional-ira-vs-roth-ira/

I thought the guy did a good job. Didn't expect to enjoy it, but I did very much.

aviation/airlines

Win the mega millions lottery.

moral hazard. Plus, what are the lenders going to take back from you? A piece of sheepskin? A big lesson my parents tried to instill in me is that there are consequences for your actions.

Carvel46: I hope our society STARTS to think of education as an investment. At this point in time, a LOT of education is a VERY POOR INVESTMENT. In fact, some education is a life ruining investment...Please see the thread I started "For Love or Money?". I can give this board a second example...A good friend's daughter started her studies this Fall at a well known state university. The school is good, with solid reputation. The girl is bright and hard working...but not bright enough to qualify for a scholarship. She would have got one at the local city college, but not the State U., which is where she wanted to go.... She is studying to be a nurse. In 3 years when she graduates, will nursing be a good choice? Probably...but who can say for sure? So here is the rub...the family & girl are borrowing at least 90% of the cost of her tuition, which will be at LEAST $100k by the time she is done. So this girl will graduate with $100k+ in debt. That is assuming she succeeds in her studies (highly likely, but not a certainty), that she graduates in only 4 years, not 5. What happens if she takes 6 months to find steady work after graduating? What if she works part time and takes a YEAR to secure full time employment? The interest ALONE on her debts will probably be $500 a month, perhaps more... So is this a good investment? From an economic standpoint, perhaps not... She will probably have a good time, make friends, perhaps even find a spouse, so it is hard to gauge simply on economics. How do you put a price on the intangibles? So I would argue that she is taking a TREMENDOUS economic risk. If there is any problem, any bump in the road, and she will be in very serious trouble. The cost of education is going to shrink the middle class tremendously. Heck, it has already started... Absolutely. It baffles me to see friends/family go to private universities and get loaded with student loans when the state universities offer cheaper tuition. I guess people think there's a large difference in going to a 'name brand' school versus a public state university.

This. When it doubt always remember, the answer to 99 of 100 questions: $$$$

x2. They're exactly right.