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What's the difference between a Remington or Winchester .308 Deer Rifle and a AK 47? Answer: The AK47 has less muzzle velocity and impact force.

You win

I'll go you one better - I saw "Planet of the Apes" on the big screen.

If you don't get out there and get that shit done in the next 3 seconds, I'm gonna put my foot so far up your ass, you'll have boot dye on your breath for a week!!! Now, 2 of them seconds are gone - get after it!

I'm gonna be in the Skydivers over Ninety Club (SON)

From our conversations, I would say about 8 years younger than you Hmmm... went into the Army in '74 when I had turned 17 about 8 minutes before... I forget when I was born. But, I do know I was "born again" in '80 when I first stepped out of a plane, so that makes me 23 in skydiver years?

Cool Hand Luke

Would you rather I look at the wrapping or the gift? Get the rig, please.

I'll meet ya at the egg machine.

I think there has been a serious miscommunication about this whole issue. No one ever said anything about "Weapons of Mass Destruction." What they said was, "Weapons of Mass Distraction." Ya know, its kinda like when Ivan's talking about "Boobies" and someone mistakes it for Bombies." I hope that clears things up for everyone.

http://www.usapr.com United States Academy of Parachute Rigging October 8-24 November 5-21

Well, I'm not sure about the CDN Army, but in the US Army, there's a BIG difference between being airborne and HALO (which is a big difference from skydiving). Most of the time, one has to be on a HALO team before the Army will spend the money for HALO school. However, one thing you may want to consider if you apply for HALO and are denied is Rigger school. Then you could try to get to be one of the HALO teams or even HALO school riggers. The best person to talk to about this is; skymonkeyone.

I have an idea from everyone... Since she wants to be in the process, take her to the egg machine and ask her which one she wants... Have someone be there in hiding when you arrive and when she gives you a hard time about the gag... Use the predetermined signal for the person in hiding to come out with a dozen roses and a bottle of her favorite wine. Then ask her if she'd give you the honor of going with you to browse at some jewelry stores. Whaddaya think?

And ya know... yer probably right. I should speak with more clarity in the public forum. Sure as shit, somone will read that and think... "Ya know... if I haven't done anything by a 1000', I read where all I have to do is wait for my cypres to fire." Shame on me too, Brother.

Oh, c'mon... you knew I meant that figuratively and not literally. I'm probably not thinking about anything. I'm probably out cold.

You woke up in drag?

It is appropriate to negotiate after inspection...

Go see your Instructor. We tell you that for a reason. Take him/her a couple of choices in the main 230ZP and reserve 249 DashM or 235R range and give him/her something to throw darts at for you.

Old Fart (Pro-Cypres) responds: For me, the cypres is only about one thing... Passing through 750' with no canopy out. Your fault, my fault, Pro-cypres, Anti-Cypres, Pro-RSL, Anti-RSL, Pro-Gun, Anti-gun, Pro-Salt, Anti-abortion, Pro-Whales.... It doesn't matter. The ONLY thing that matters to me and me only at that moment that I find myself going through 750' without a canopy is - "Cypres, do your job." We can sort out the rest when I get on the ground.

The funny thing is we've been hearing a couple of scary (and at times unbelievable) stories that you folks still use pull-out ripcords and F-111 for your AFF students. Yes. Several DZs have adopted BOC and "SEMI" ellipiticals (loaded at .75 or less and brake lines e-tuned) for AFF Students. If its what they're gonna be jumping, why not train them on it? Times change, Brother... What would you guys think of a DZ that still uses round mains, round reserves and chest mounted rip cords?

Well, don't get too nervous about it. What constitutes trademark infringement is - If a party owns the rights to a particular trademark, that party can sue subsequent parties for trademark infringement. 15 U.S.C. §§ 1114, 1125. The standard is "likelihood of confusion." To be more specific, the use of a trademark in connection with the sale of a good constitutes infringement if it is likely to cause consumer confusion as to the source of those goods or as to the sponsorship or approval of such goods. In deciding whether consumers are likely to be confused, the courts will typically look to a number of factors, including: (1) the strength of the mark; (2) the proximity of the goods; (3) the similarity of the marks; (4) evidence of actual confusion; (5) the similarity of marketing channels used; (6) the degree of caution exercised by the typical purchaser; (7) the defendant's intent. (Source: http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/metaschool/fisher/domain/tm.htm#second) You did the right thing by sending it to them for consideration and I doubt anything will happen. Its not against the law to draft a "pitch" to an organization using their logo as long as your intent wasn't to deceive anyone into purchasing your product as theirs. I would venture to say that they will respond with a thank you and/or acceptance or rejection of your idea. It is a cool shirt and would probably sell well. If they adopt the idea, just tell them you're not looking for any remuneration. They'll probably send you some Go Fast "stuff."

Two weeks of training and in jump week at Benning. How many times did we practice, One thousand, Two thousand, three thousand, four thousand... My first jump is a C-141 and I'm first in the door. I look out the door and I'm thinking, "This ain't no 1250 feet, I can see the leaves on the trees." Smacked on the ass and as I leave...Did you know it takes a four thousand count to say, "Dear God, please let this son of a bitch open.?"

I've had several students do what you're doing. Its instinctual to look down to see where you're going to fall. You have to re-engineer your brain. One suggestion: I have students with this problem do "Door Drills." Place your feet about 3 feet behind you shoulder width apart, pelvic on the door and look at the ceiling. Do about 30 PRCPs that way. You'll nail it next time. No charge.

You would be getting married for the wrong reasons. Its more beautiful when you fall in love and a by-product of that is marriage and children.