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[pochtalyon]

If you want to help with hurricane relief efforts you can, among other things, DONATE BLOOD!

At least 400 units were lost in New Orleans. That's an f*ing LOT OF BLOOD.

I know that when I post this, usually nobody actually goes and donates blood. But come on... it's not that hard. The Red Cross is busting its ass helping people. Help them do that.

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[angeldesignpro]

They had a blood drive in our dorm yesterday, but told us specifically that none of it was going to NO, and that they really didn't need any (down there)?

Not that you ever need an excuse to give blood, mind, we all just thought it was weird that they told everyone that.

[pochtalyon]

they don't really have the resources to keep blood fresh down there, as far as I know

but 400 units lost is 400 units lost

[anonymous]

<3

you're amazing.

[whereareyou]

hey--this is bird, from drama & seniorsem. i'm looking to get my motorcycle license within the next year & take a class instead of a road test with the DMV. someone told me you did that last summer? and i have a few questions about it if you wouldn't mind.

[pochtalyon]

ask away

PS - I took it through Nova (NVCC)... and I think I found it with a Google search. Classes tend to fill up fast, so sign up early.

If you're under 19, you need to hold a learner's permit for 9 months. Once you're 19, something changes but I don't know what.

Also, my dad and brother are motorcycle fanatics, so if I don't know the answer to your question(s) I can certainly ask them.

[whereareyou]

cool, thanks.

if you're 19, you only have to hold a permit for 3o days or pass the class/road skills test. I'm trying to get mine before then, though, so whatever.

--to get the learner's permit you just have to pass a test at the DMV, yes?
--how much experience did you have before taking the class?
--did it cover enough that you felt like you'd be okay on the road afterward, or need more practice/supervision?
--I get the impression from the website that (a) you don't have to provide your own motorcycle, and (b) it's three days long. true?
--I really don't know much about the different types, is there anything that's particularly easy or hard to handle as a beginner//anything I should watch out for?

[pochtalyon]

If you pass the the class, all you have to do is take a written DMV test. I recommend (a) studying for the test and (b) taking it soon after the class. I admit to failing the written test because I took it 4 months after the class and did not review at all