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It only counts if the cats make it safely down!! Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

I am still determined to be the first person to take a cat on a tandem. Anyone know the name of a good plastic surgeon? Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

Discrete mathematics, eh? It's been a few years since I've used z-domain analysis It was great fun applying discrete models to electro-mechanical control systems, but that's what make me a nerd, I guess Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

This is a common mistake when thinking about statistics. If you view the statistic of a repeated number of drawings from the beginning, it looks like you can make a statistical statement about the entire course of drawings from the beginning. But you can't. Statistics don't work that way for drawings. Each drawing is a new one that has no knowledge of previous drawings or future drawings. And each one has a completely random result that is not dependent on past results or future results. If it were any different, then the odds of winning would have to change for every drawing, because you would have to use the same argument in reverse - i.e. the chances of the same numbers coming up a second time are astronomically low, therefore, the odds of selecting the right combination have been reduced by one combination. The odds are the same for every drawing. This is because the chances for any one combination coming up are always the same. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

BTW - I've found that a case for first jump at a new DZ is a great way to make friends. I jump at a new DZ, go out after last load to local liquor store and get a cold case of the good stuff. Bring it back and pass around to anyone and everyone (making sure beer light is on first). Instant friends! Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

Parking may not be either. I wonder if I can put a garage door on the roof of my garage? Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

Just saw Goldmember at a discount theater. It was worth $3. Does anyone know who did the stunt work for the skydiving scene at the beginning? And, yes, for once, I searched the old posts before asking BTW - just saw a quick glance, but it looked like he pulled the cutaway handle to "open the chute". Anyone else see that? What the hay - I guess it IS a comedy. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

Had to look this one up, as it's always confused me too: http://alt-usage-english.org/excerpts/fxbobsyo.html Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

http://songweaver.com/info/bonobos.html Monkey sex! Egalitarian society with tendencies to matriarchal. Women could rule our society too, if they provided all males copius amounts of sex. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

Statistics don't say this. Every lottery is a new lottery, statistically - it doesn't matter what numbers you played in the past - it's a brand new gamble each and every time. People that play the same numbers have no greater chance than people that play random numbers. Statistically, you have a better chance of getting rich by working hard and saving for your retirement. But I have no problem with the lottery - people that are bad at math should be financially punished for it. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

Didn't anyone tell these guys that skydiving IS destructive behavior? Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

Thanks for reminding me. I ran outside and locked my security gate, then locked the iron security door on my front porch. Gotta do that before it gets dark around here

post-whoring on dz.com make me want to drink beer. I don't drink beer very often, except at the dropzone (where I always drink too much). But after a hard day of ignoring my job and chatting about skydiving and boobies, I find myself lusting after a cold one the way that Clay lusts after sheep. My god, I should be one of those monotone-talking, nonsense-speaking beer commercials that has visuals of lusty babes in smoky bars bending in slow motion over pool tables with no relation whatsoever to the narrative. I also discovered a new beer rule. "If a case of beer that you bought for the DZ stays in your fridge for longer than three weeks, you are entitled to drink it yourself. Of course, this, in no way releases you from said beer debt, which shall be repaid at a later date," said Riddler as he cracked open the third Sam Adams October Fest from the case that was ear-marked for his first raft jump. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

I disagree. I went to school because I wanted to. Got a good paying job. Now I can afford skydiving and scuba diving around the world. I have an easy life. I don't need it to be ruined by these upstart young kids with degrees like mine. The fewer people with my education, the better for me. All you kids should drop out of college and let me keep my high-paying job. Seriously, if you hate it, you may not make it anyway - there's plenty of other kids that want it bad and will work harder than you to get it. School is a good deal and not going will screw you financially, but look at it this way. If you live your life the way you want, even if you end up poor and in the gutter, you only have yourself to blame. When you live your life doing what other people tell you and you hate it anyway, you just become bitter at everyone else. I honestly regret listening to my parents and doing everything they said to do. I don't regret school, but I never hated it either. Might sound too Disney, but if you work hard doing something you LIKE, you will eventually find success, and you'll probably have more fun. Of course, my advice would be to find a school and program you actually like, rather than drop out, but don't listen to me ... Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

Two points to whoever can name the theme music at the end. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

I was talking about TAME. You're on your own with the skydicing, but I think that one could become very popular with people that like to funnel big-ways Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

I think we can forgive people for the mis-spellings that even the spell-checker wouldn't catch Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

For me, the only appeal of the danger is telling others about it. There's a perception among whuffos that this sport is dangerous, and that makes them look at me a little differently. The experience itself is a spiritual one - I don't do it because it's dangerous. I would definitely do it if it was 100% safe, but I would be far less cautious about it Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

True for all corporations, but it's more like: Good Economy: treat employees like gold. Rape company behind the scenes. Bad Economy: treat employees like crap. Try to hide all the illegal shit you did when the economy was good. Corporations are throwbacks to midevil feudalism. Quit your job and work for yourself. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

Very nice Michael! I was thinking about hitting Hawaii once before the year is out for a year-end scuba trip. Hope you had a good time! But let's keep in mind that this is a snow post, so keeping with that theme, I've attached some shots from my front yard and backyard. This is the seconds day and it's STILL snowing downtown. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

UGH. Woke up to the ugly stuff this morning. There was a time in my life when I thought that snow meant skiing. Now, it just means no skydiving. Supposed to continue for a few days and stay cold over the weekend. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

How 'bout: "Dennis Rodman is a terrible actor, so we killed him." Of course, you'd have to kill most of the rest of the cast as well ... Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

I have a friend that is a blonde bi nympho (don't ask me how I got that lucky, but it's true). She lost both her front teeth giving her boyfriend a bj. Also true story. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

I hope you didn't do that over a populated area Or with passengers Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

Fewer cactus at Calhan? We all live in a world of over-indulgence. Most people would be fine with one wish. I don't know why everyone always harps on three wishes. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD