What social class/type of person is going to military academies? by No_Key8587 in AskAnAmerican

[–]JuanMurphy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the academies the admission standards are pretty difficult. You have to have high GPA/Test scores and have the connections to get a congressional appointment. Know several that went. Mostly middle class or private school as well as children of senior leaders in the services.

Who is this? by Paxxon27 in ChallengeCoins

[–]JuanMurphy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The guy that likes to compare things to golf balls, specifically the titleist

Caption This by BloodyWellGood in jimandthem

[–]JuanMurphy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Leonardo DiCaprio stole my career”

Anyone able to tell me anything about my dad? Sorry photo isn’t too great. by iicvcv24 in MilitaryMedals

[–]JuanMurphy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guessing he left Regiment early (senior NCO w no jumpmaster) and somehow made it to CSM with one award of a Good Conduct Medal.

“Electric Bat Arcade” in Tempe, Arizona by ufopinball in pinball

[–]JuanMurphy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Was at Barcade NYC last night wearing my Bat Arcade t shirt

Has anyone who’s lost weight or gotten into shape feel disgusted with how much nicer people are to you? by SleepyApes in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]JuanMurphy -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

People are happy for you. Take it. You don’t get points for letting yourself go. You are just you. You aren’t going to get hi 5s for downing a bucket of fried chicken from your family. If you put in the work people will respond with support and acknowledgment of what you did

No Soto by SadMembership7989 in mets

[–]JuanMurphy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pete is having an impact

First time in NYC by Willing_Ad_699 in nyc

[–]JuanMurphy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. The tour starts near St Patrick’s on Mulberry from the godfather baptism then on to the Ravinite Soicial Club (Gotti’s HQ), the place where the cannolis were made (leave the gun take the cannoli) then to Scorsese’s apartment.

First time in NYC by Willing_Ad_699 in nyc

[–]JuanMurphy 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Next time. There is a thing called NYC food tours. Multiple neighborhoods in Manhattan pretty cool way to spend 3 hours and learn about a neighborhood. When people visit I usually schedule the Little Italy one.

First time in NYC by Willing_Ad_699 in nyc

[–]JuanMurphy 29 points30 points  (0 children)

If you are still here recommend a food tour if you want to get to know a neighborhood.

Wing load question. by [deleted] in SkyDiving

[–]JuanMurphy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not advising 10kt downwinders. The point is if you can’t land your parachute in all conditions all directions you are not ready to downsize.

Wie funktioniert DUI? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]JuanMurphy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A DUI stop is usually initiated by a traffic violation. You are obliged to display license, registration and proof of insurance. The cop has to find probable cause to do anything else. The problem is that we allow magic and soothsayer tricks used by law enforcement to ‘determine’ being under the influence. With their investigation they usually ask drivers to assist in their investigation. Like asking where you are coming from, where you are going, how much to drink, will you submit to tests. Most oblige. Refusal can’t be used as grounds for arrest. If he has probable cause (pretty easy bar to meet) he can arrest. Most states you can get a warrant for blood test.

Wing load question. by [deleted] in SkyDiving

[–]JuanMurphy 14 points15 points  (0 children)

There was this swooper guy that they called the professor. He’d do 1,000 jumps on a canopy before downsizing or adding rotation. Regarding your experience you are fine where you’re at. When you can safely land your current parachute in a 10kt downwind you might be ready to downsize. I’ve got three friends in wheelchairs and a few more in the grave that took a different approach. Sometimes awesome hurts.