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Huh? Good Friday on which the Catholic Church commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ? Ohhhhh... me thinks you didn't see [Good] before "Friday" in the first post and jumped to just Friday; in which case you were thinking of the origin for the word "Friday." Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Guess Good "Friday" is no longer a part of Catholicism? Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Death by Bunga Bunga. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Friends don't let friends post boobie pictures with photoshopped pasties. Now fix it, dammit. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

EXACTLY! Especially based on erroneous statistics. Have a good night. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Ummm... you now put together an allegiance with the prankee against the leader? Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Sure, I can. (in fact, I think I did). In fact, you supported my comparison by assigning a scale of probability to it. Let's turn this around. Are you willing to walk up to any skydver and say there's a 100% probability of walking away from the next jump? Well, THANK YOU VERY MUCH for throwing that in my face. However, now we're getting into multiplication law. Difference between rolling one die to get a six and rolling nine dice to get a six. The probability of one of those nine dice rolling a six on a single roll is much greater than rolling a six on a single roll of one die. Mr. 2.45 wasn't just rolling a die, he had a handful of dice. We both agree that it can be used for risk mitigation. Now, back to our regularly scheduled viewing - is it possible to roll a six on the first roll of a single die? What I was trying to communicate to the original poster was... It would be irresponsbile of us to imply that comparative statistics is an argument for or against making a skydive. I mean.... we do have to drive to the DZ, don't we? Oh yeah, one more thing.... The probability of this having happened is 100%. I hope we get a chance to meet, jump and drink some beer someday. EDIT: Oh wait, you're French... we'll drink wine. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

A trouble ticket has been filed. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3051058;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed; Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Thanks. I have my moments... it's just that being half brilliant and half full of shit; you have to decide which moment I'm in. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

I can support your statement having read the same thing, but cannot cite the source also. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Wonder if these folks might be a good starting point. http://www.acluva.org/ Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Illusion of control. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Not sure what you mean... the lines were straight. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Every so often the discussion of statistical probability of dying in skydiving comes up and the same discussion ensues... skydiving vs. driving, skydiving vs. bike riding, skydiving vs. rock climbing, vs. taking a bath, etc. Usually followed with the sub-debate of number of skydives in the U.S. vs. hours on the road, vs, number of members, vs. hours on a bike, etc. I understand and used to engage in these discussions myself, but over time have come to the conclusion that we as skydivers are doing those who try to categorize statistical segments into blocks a disservice. We; as a group tend to communicate: Skydiving | Driving | Rock Climbing | Bath | Motorcycle | Bicycle |... In reality, it's: Skydiving + Driving + Rock Climbing + Bath + Motorcycle + Bicycle +... for a cumulative probability of just making it thru the day. While observing Texas Hold'em Championships, I noticed they showed the players' cards pre-flop and the statistical probability of which hands would win the round pre-flop. For example, A/A is 87.65% to win. When in actuality, any two cards (ATC) have the exact same probabilty to win pre-flop. Now, holding the 7/6 against A/A has a greater risk of losing, but averting or capitalizing on that risk comes by _experiencing_ the flop. The same is true in life. Every morning we wake up, we all have the exact same probability of living or dying thru the day. Mere geography factors into that risk. As pointed out, capitalizing or averting that risk (driving + two beers will increase the factor of risk, but there's always the other guy whose driving + two beers which gives one the exact same probablity of being in an alcohol-related accident). Each time someone gets in a car, that individual has the exact same probability of living or dying. The only way to completely avert the risk of dying in a car wreck is to not get in a car. But, in doing so, we never go anywhere, we never see anything and as a result, never get to _experience_ anything. The wonders of Yellowstone, the Rocky Mountains, the desert, etc. The point of this discussion is this - There are those in skydiving with thousands of jumps who've had zero injuries or no malfunctions, etc. who have the exact same probability of dying each jump as those who have one or a hundred jumps. From a pure statistical persepective; each time we jump, every skydiver... all have the exact same probability of living or dying. We have a saying, "You can do everything right and still die." I have watched situations where one has done everything wrong and still lived and seen those who are some of the safest skydivers do everything right and die. One can choose not to skydive and in doing so; not have the opportunity to _experience_ the wonders of what we get to feel, see, smell, hear. Even if it's just one time. We also have another saying in skydiving - "It has to be a personal choice." It really HAS to be. Your choice cannot be based on statistical probability. No skydiver or statistician can tell you the probability of your living or dying if you jump. There is a 100% probability that we are all going to die - sometime, someway, somehow; even if it's just from old age. The real statistical question is - What is the probability of living life 100%. How is that for combining statistics and philosophy first thing in the morning? Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

We had a guy locally that had a black canopy with blue ribs... we called it the stealth canopy. Looked cool. It was about the time I had a canopy that was flourescent yellow with flourescent orange ribs... in the sunlight, it looked like a fireball. Some folks called it the "Electric Banana." Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

We are a Disaster Response Company on contract with many of the gulf (Florida is one of my prime customers) and eastern states (and several large oil companies). If mobilized, we have to pay taxes in those states right down to the employees paying state income tax. They know how much they pay us, they know how much the employees make (Davis-Bacon) and we can be audited by the state or federal government to ensure everything is squeaky clean (we've never flunked an audit). Our mission is a civil affiars one in which we setup Mobile Base Camps, mobile showers, mobile kitchens, mobile laundries, etc. for the Fed/State emergency response workers. We are in-state for a minimum of two weeks, but usually do not exceed four weeks. Conversely, one cannot exist on disasters alone, so we also have a complete separate corporation (same employees) where we specialize in large-scale "extreme events" (i.e., the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer walks, Microsoft picnic where we feed 58K people in 3 days... that type of thing)... But, do not have statutory representation for that corporation. Same type mission except we're not in-state for usually more than four days and follow the same rules regarding taxes, employee state income tax - everything. I was suddenly presented with an invoice for the disaster company where we had been registered in 8 states which brought up the question. I don't think legal knew anything about it (one attorney) since he's been gone on vacation. I'm waiting for our legal to get back and wiill drill down more into it, but just thought I'd see if I could learn more than the google search as to the "whys" and "whens" a company should do this in the States. Really perplexed as to, why after 30 years it suddenly became necessary and if one corp, why not the other. I think you may have answered here... Example #2 - a construction contracting company whose sole office is in Nebraska, but it accepts and actively participates in months-long construction projects in several other states. Some or all of those other states might require it to register and set up statutory representation in their states. Thank you all... Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Yes http://www.metacafe.com/watch/769025/270_degree_triangle_yes_3_right_angles/ Short Course: He draws a triangle on a basketball. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Now, you've done it. I was hoping to remember without research. You're right - The side opposite to the right angle is the hypotenuse; it is the longest side in the right triangle. Quade's sneaky and I love these types of twisters. But, I think the Professor is going to get him. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

You don't mention "right triangles." If memory serves, the Pythagorean Theorem doesn't work for triangles other than right triangles. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

You ask an interesting question. I know there are numerous psychological papers on Type T personalities (interlaced with Jungian Classification Sytem). I think it would make for a great Master's thesis if one could tie the psychological assesment of those personality types with a physiological measure of brain activity (pre, during, post). Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

So our CFO has determined that we need to have statutory representation in all the states we do business. His explanation is that it is required for any sales, payroll, or equipment in those states. We are incorporated in Ohio, have a finance department and in-house legal staff. I understand the need for statutory representation in other countires and have used the services of counsel in those countries. I simply don't understand the "why" behind needing to spend thousands of dollars for statutory representation in the states we do business. Can one of you legal type explain when and why SR is needed? Thanks. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Yeah... been down that road (pun intended). Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

You know the difference between a woman giving directions and a Garmin? You can turn the Garmin off. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

I don't care what branch of SERE course you go thru. You will learn more about yourself than ever before and you will be a different person for having graduated. Congratulations. -Former SERE Instructor Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

I quit using watches... My Palm Treo/cell service automatically adjusts to the time zone I'm in (for road warriors who bounce all over the country) and adjusts for DST. Make MS Word go away.... Use openoffice.org and its free. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.