Search results

I do not believe there can be a doomsday scenario caused by high oil prices for the following reasons. 1).  Alternative energy does not mean fuel cells and bio-fuels.  IF the price of oil stays at its present levels for much longer. new infrastructure in form of coal, natural gas, and nuclear...

This exercise, as well as most discussion centres on the 'crisis' of high oil prices.  I would argue that it not possible for there to be long term high oil prices as the subsequent reccession would drive down demand for oil.  Even if the world did not sink into a major recession/depression high...

I just can't see there being a problem with a soldiers fitness level at age 35 Ryhno.  Damon Allen has been mentioned as  being 42 and still competitive.  There are plenty of other 'older' athletes that are still on top:  Chris Chelios (40s), Mark Messier (40s), Lennox Lewis (late 30s), and most...

As an 'older' person I think I am qualified to speak on the subject of age (if not military service).  At 38 I am not worn out or unable to keep up with young guys.  In fact, If given a choice, I would rather compete against a group of teenagers than fit, well trained men in their late 20s and...

I am going to take a shot at getting this thread going. This article in the Telegraph seems to be bases on an article in TIME that I just finished reading (or perhaps the article in TIME was based on the article in the Telegraph).   While the 'full time' army has no problem, the recruiting...

I may be allergic to penicillan.   I was quite ill about 10 years ago, and after about a month of taking some penicillan related antibiotic my skin started to show the 'signs'.   Fortunately I have not had to take it since and find out for sure if I was allergic.   After reading all these posts...

SilentWolf, I am going through the recruiting process right now and I had LASIK in the summer.  The first thing I would like to say is that I think you are mistaken about the USMC not accepting laser eye vision.  I have read numerous reports in the media about the US military paying for the...

Hi all!  I have been hanging around this site for some time and got tired of being the 'anonymous guest'.  Since I am older and signing up I guess this is a good thread to jump in on. I am 38 and have always wanted to join the forces but life always seemed to get in the way (career, wife, kids...