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So, did stainless require TSOing, when it was approved? -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

They are brining back the GTO, you know? Doubt it will compare, but still.... http://popularmechanics.com/automotive/new_cars_trucks/2002/5/gto/ -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

Well, I bet the 3-rings count, maybe the RSL clip, maybe the silver reserve handle. Anyway, I see your point, but I also see Dave's and I also see rigging65's. But, I still question a few things. As I see it this is divided: a) strength of anodized materials b) cost of anodized material itself c) cost of TSOing anodized material Everyone keeps going, A is okay, but B is not, C is okay, but A is not, but B is. It appears that at least in some materials there is plenty of strength, either colored nickel or titanium. What would these cost? hence item B. Everyone keeps throwing TSOing up as the objection. Didn't this have to be done with stainless? If so, what were the profit margins there? I am not insisting that this profitable, sometimes things just aren't. I am just curious about some numbers. Obviously stainless is a big seller, would anodized cost a lot more? As for the military, I think that is flawed logic. The are interested in neither customization or maximum performance. They are interested in the apex between performance and price. Sometimes consumers want products beyond that apex. That is what drives most industries. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

True, but another forum I belong to is at number 32 out of all teams on Folding@Home. My additional workload might advance them more. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

Yeah, I was just thinking about joining some teams of other forums I visit. I thought I would check dropzone first. But it looks like participation might be a little low here. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

Cool, I might have to join. I really like the idea behind the Folding@Home. It seems very useful, not that I am knocking SETI. Based on the 11 members, I am guessing that perhaps I should join another team like LWD, etc, for Folding. There might not be too many takers? -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

I was curious if anyone here ran any distributed computing clients like: SETI http://setiathome.ssl.berkeley.edu/ or Folding@Home http://www.folding.stanford.edu/ For those not familiar, this clients use your computer's spare time to crunch numbers for a cause: SETI for analyzing extraterrestrial signals and Folding to analize protein compounds to help cure disease. Folding@Home has a really cool cause behind it. Would there be any interest in creating a dropzone.com team? -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

Umm....well most of it is German and my mp3s are mostly at home, but try: Ich Bin Wieder Hier (there is also a remix with Scooter) Herz an Herz (also a "heart to heart' english ver) Ist Deine Liebe Echt Heut' Ist Mein Tag Verliebt Verrueckte Jungs You will dig them if you like a nice beat, but that o' so sweet european female voice. Also, check out Aqua who does Dr. Jones, Lollipop, etc. Scooter and E-type are on the Base Forever video -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

"Obvious" is greatly dependent on the historical perspective of the person saying it. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

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Yep, definitely TATU. They were on Leno a while back. Check out "All the things she said" Cool stuff. Another freeflyer introduced me to their music about 8 months ago, long before it went mainstream. Their stuff was on one of my 14-hours-to-Eloy techno/bounce CDs. Permanently ingrained as skydiving now. If you dig them, check out Blumchen (german) and E-type -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

No kidding Wendy, ask anyone in drug sales. WOW, talk about living large. On the flip side, everyone here always mentions TSOing costs. How much does FDA approval run? My roommates work for Alcon Labs, one of them in R&D. You would be amazed to see the stuff that has been invented for 5 years, but will not be on the market for a few more, until all the long term stability tests are done. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

Hey, I found this page this morning while looking for something else. I realize it is from a Russian perspective, but I found it pretty interesting. http://dzampini.boom.ru/Kosovo/MiG29inKosovo-En.htm It mentions the F-117, although the picture is down. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

That is what I meant, maybe I insinuated that I was answering your subject line. Technically it is illegal. But from what I hear enforcement of weed possession is very laid back in Canada as well. Like...sorry we have to take this from you, you have too much for personal use. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

It is, technically. I work with a guy from Canadia, ehh. He and I were talking about the profit margins on this. It basically boils to to border enforcement...can you or do you want to spend the resources to check every parcel being shipped back and forth. For the time being people are making money on a lack of enforcement. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

Honestly, I think this is just a pretty sensible CYA move for when the shit gets bumpy. Waving and smiling across the Pacific is gonna do jackshit. The display of force is as old as the history of military tactics. Word is planes are leaving Carswell in the morning, and I seriously doubt they are going to Guam. We are moving a lot of crap, within a few weeks, I think Iraq will either back down or be squashed. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

Search the forums, these have been posted before, but it is late and dont feel like searching. http://www.bpa.org.uk/skydive/pages/articles/aug00/headupflying.htm There are two sequels for head up and one for head down. In general Skydive Mag in britain has WAY more useful articles in the archives than Parachutist. Browse through them, you will be surprised. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

So, now maybe people will go for two records: one for the books on numbers, and then one for pride on how long it was held. That would be cool. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

Chris it does still say: -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

clicky http://www.fai.org/parachuting/documents/FS_changes_2003.pdf -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

So how much does TSO approval cost? That seems to be the variable everyone is unsure of. I was a hardcore mt. biker before starting skydiving. There are a lot of titanium parts available that are not any less complicated and often bigger than rig hardware. Heck there are whole bike frames out of titanium. So are there any advantages to titanium? I now it is strong, but it is brittle. Would the advantages be worth TSOing it? If so, realisticly, what are the costs involved? -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

'02 FLSTFI Pearl White FLSTC Exhaust w/ baffles removed Screaming Eagle stage 1 intake Power Commander IIIr FI/timing computer Yeah, and to keep it on topic, it has anodized blue mirrors and I am in the process of putting anodized blue button in the screw heads. Someday all hoses will be braided blue as well. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

Now...that you have us curious...explain yourself. Apparently I suck at Pictionary too. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

bodypilot, I know you added a disclaimer. So, just for the record, that does not belong to him it was written by humorist Larry Miller. General Hawley does however agree with most of it. His response http://www.snopes.com/rumors/hawley.htm -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.

bill, I think you are outvoted here But seriously, rig customization is a bit more common than canopy options. Plus...the canopy I just ordered does have color-coded lines. Well...okay, line attachement points....but..... One potential downside....how will it wear? Enough friction with nylon webbing and that hadrware is going to show the base color. -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI.