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Sent eiff an email tonight. Mentioned you suggested him. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

You're kidding me, right? That's just ONE commitment. And it's based on GDP. Not an accident - intent. Ya know, if a war is going on in your country, civilians are going to be a casualty. We'd be mixing apples and oranges on casualties of war in that country versus commitment in the aid of assisting that country with their war. The same as leaving off the 3,000+ killed in one day in NYC. I'm proud of this nation, it's history, it's people - of all creeds and cultures, its constitution of democracy and the constitution of its people. Each year, millions of immigrants seek refuge to become an American. They are proud to become American by choice. I feel sorry for those who are embarrassed or feel like they have to apologize for being American. Feel free not to be an American. I am done with this. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Just in the commitment to the UN Global Fund, Of the 37 "most comfortably off" countries, the U.S. annual contribution commitment is over 10 billion OR 32.3% of the world's commitment. During WWII - France lost 200,000 soldiers, Hungary lost 147,000 men in combat, Bulgaria lost 19,000 in combat, Romania lost 73,000 in combat, Great Britain lost 264,000 soldiers, the United States lost 292,000 soldiers (5,000+ Marines in 24 hours on Iwo Jima), the Dutch lost 10,000 soldiers and 190,000 civilians, Australia lost 23,000 men in combat, Canada 37,000 soldiers, India lost 24,000 men in battle, New Zealand 10,000 and South Africa 6,000. During Vietnam; 58,000 During Operaton Desert Storm; 363 During Operaton Iraqi Freedom; COMBAT United States 1000+ Britain 60 Bulgaria 7 Denmark 1 El Salvador 1 Estonia 2 Hungary 1 Italy 19 Latvia 1 Netherlands 2 Poland 13 Slovakia 3 Spain 11 Thailand 2 Ukraine 9 POW 7 NON-COMBAT United States 272 Britain 32 Other nations 2 Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

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

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

See.. and therein lies the problem. At what point did we become a nation embarrassed to be not only the most powerful nation on the planet, but also the most giving. Not just in terms of dollars, but in terms of human sacrifice so that others could be free. Are you embarrased that this nation has sacrificed hundreds of thousands of its sons to free ALL of Europe during WWII, embarrassed that we continually give money and effort to nations that have been engulfed in civil or economic strife. Are you embarrassed to be a citizen of a country that is the leading forefront on the establishment of democratic principles when other regimes have failed. You embarrassed because we freed a country from a dictatorship, female bondage, slavery, no civil rights and genocide? Stop being embarrassed America. Stand proud. Walk with your head held high. Afghanistan recently held their first election in how many years? In the coming months, Iraq will hold the first elections in over 30 years. Is it perfect. - no... but is it better than what they had? Let's ask the women of these countries if they do not cherish the "opportunity" to get an education, the "opportunity" to vote, the "opportunity" to be more than second rate slaves. You can be embarrassed if you want. I for one... am not embarrassed about this country , it's policies, it's leadership, nor it's actions. And, I still don't care what other effeminate countries have to "feel" about it. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

It's that time of year again where I begin thinking about skydiing goals for the next year. I'm seriously considering competing in Accuracy and would like some advice on pursuing this goal. Thinking about the Jalbert 302 (265# otd) Heard a rumor that Accuracy may no longer be offered at the Nationals - any truth in this? Best accuracy meets around the country? Exit altitude? Never competed in this other than the occasional hit & chug. Additional advice? Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

You're right. Your way is much better. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

I didn't say they weren't welcome to enjoy our hospitality or particpate in our activities as tourists. I said that I don't care about their perceptions of us, nor do I care how they react to our election process. Just as I'm sure they wouldn't mind my going over their as a tourist and embracing their culture and country as long as I don't meddle in their constitutional monarchy. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Question 1 - I don't care. Question 2 - I don't care. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

I can see that - hence why I use Vectran on my tandem rigs. But, I think you'll agree that overall it's a packing issue for sport rigs. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

0 reserve rides in 1500+ jumps IMO - poor packing Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Any chance of getting a consolidation loan for 15K at 7.5% on a five year note... Pay the 3k on that which leaves 12K @ 7.5% with a payment of $246.00/month? Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

6'6" 250# (it's Christmas time) Best I've gotten in head down was 209MPH Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

I've done it at forty miles an hour downwind (not intentionally). Well learned and proper PLFs beat butt-landing-slide-ins in my book every time. I'm not talking about the one or two that most are taught with the requisite golf clap.. I'm talking about seriously learning how to do PLFs from any angle from multiple heights while your body is in varying positions. IMO, even if you screw up a PLF, you may break limbs....You screw up the butt slide-in and it's your spine. My $.02 Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

PLF's are much better. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

[FB] = almost [NW] But, you bring up a good point. I wonder what the Board would consider waiverable about the RSL? I really can't think of a reason. Any thoughts from anyone? How's your PD thing going, Bro? By the way, CVFD (chad) is now taking ownership of www.anvilbrothers.com and doing a heck of a job moving it forward. You might want to review the site and point potential Anvil Brothers to him. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

As a student; you are required to wear a helmet, altimeter, RSL and AAD Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Congratulations!!! Keep meaning to get to Skyranch, but tandems are keeping me busy 'round here. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Assume ~$7,500 for your first year in the sport. Training, gear, license fees, first 100 jumps, etc. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

Why not wait a few more years allowing it's value to increase even more. Through that timeframe you could be earning ratings and gaining the knowledge to find your niche in this industry (i.e., DZO, Rigger, manufacxturer, retailer, Instructors, Big way comptetitors, etc.). Gain a solid foothold first before deciding on selling an appreciating asset. Forgive me; but being new to skydiving is kinda like a fourteen-year-old with a hard-on and anything with tits looks good. Don't care what kind of problems are associated with my actions, just want to use this thing. Spend some time ensuring that you have a true love and a mutual direction; not some infatuation that will pass after the erection goes away. 100,000 people enter this sport every year. 999,999 aren't in it for the second year. Average duration of time in the sport for the majority of skydivers is 5-7 years. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

This will be an excellent course for your major in engineering. Engineers that can communicate in presentations and in writing WELL - are ten times more likely to move up in an organization than those who can just engineer. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

People who get pissy cause I put them on hold. People that call me when I owe them $$. People who get pissy when I have to cancel appointments at the last minute. People with too much f*ckin' holiday cheer. Spiked eggnog Sorry, couldn't resist... Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

I'm sure that Chad will have an online application or email sumpin sumpin Throw it in what way? Wanting me to organize again? Or, play a different role? You know I'll support Skyfest anyway I can. Did you fill out the application and send it to Chad? See question 1 It happened last night for jimminee's sake!! I didn't know about it until Chad started talking about it and I thought about it for a week and got to thinking..."Well, someone oughta do something more with it than just have an entity out there.... 'sides that, I'm very impressed with his perseverance. Since starting skydiving about a year ago, he's lost 75 lbs. That's called motivation. I had to forego WFFC for the same reason as missing Skyfest this year.... New job and no vacation time built up. By the way, I tried to make a donation to the JSSSF on-line and your Paypal still ain't up (or it wasn't as of a month ago when I last looked) Best to you and Stan and... Yes - Skyfest is on my list for next year. Keith Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

I have officially turned over the responsibility of the "Anvil Brothers" to Chad (cvd...) as of last night. He has expressed an interest in completing the website, certificates, generating Anvil Brother Member/Number cards and possibly putting together AB boogies. Don't forget that every night at the WFFC is the Anvil Brothers "No suit, no stress, sunset dive." No. I'm not going anywhere. Just between working and hauling tandems on weekends, I wasn't doing the AB's any justice by just hanging on to it, but not moving forward with it. In talking with Chad, I think he'll make it grow. He's working on the website already and I see he's using the AB logo as his avatar now. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.