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- D. B. Cooper Parachutes from Boeing 727, 1971On November 24, 1971, D. B. Cooper parachuted from a Boeing 727 into a freezing rainstorm with $200,000 in stolen money. He was never seen again.
- First Modern Parachute Jump, 1797Garnerin went up 3,000 feet in a hot air balloon and then parachuted to earth. It was a bumpy ride, but it was the first time it had ever been done.
- Does the Parachute Payment System Need to Be Reworked to Allow the Teams that Need it the Most to Benefit?A look at the current parachute system and asks if it needs to be reformed.
Man Verses Wild in Canadian NorthwestIn this episode we find Bear in the Canadian northwest looking for a route off the glacier.- What Color Is Your Parachute"Even during hard times, people in the U.S. have been finding new jobs by the millions, this month and every month. Moreover, even after that, millions of vacancies remain unfilled" - p. 11 in the 2011 "What Color is Your Parachute" by Richard N. Bolles.
Stranded in Louisiana BayouThis is a recap of Louisiana Bayou episode of Man Woman Wild; a new TV series on Discovery Channel. They land by parachute in the Louisiana wet lands! Let's see where this adventure leads!
Vince Vaughn Parachutes in on Chicago's 52nd Annual Air and Water ShowThe Chicago Air and Water Show takes place Saturday, August 14 and Sunday, August 15.
Who is Parachute Man?A reflection on toys.- P.E. Lesson Plan that Kids Will Love: Parachute FunChildren love playing games with parachutes. This easy-to-follow P.E. lesson provides objectives, standards, activities, and tips to help you share the fun of parachute games.
Have You Packed a Parachute Today?A parachute is required to make a safe landing. Whether you are jumping from an aircraft or jumping through space of everyday life, everyone needs a parachute to land on both of their feet again. Who are you packing parachutes for?- Dr. Jean Potvin Speaks at the AIAA Technical Specialist Meeting at Boeing IDS in St. LouisDr. Jean Potvin, Professor in the Department of Physics at St. Louis University, spoke at the AIAA Technical Specialist meeting at the Boeing IDS headquarters in St. Louis Nov. 12.
- My Golden ParachuteYou may not be a chief executive officer, but learn how to take any large monetary gifts you received and apply them to your personal finance plan.
Skydiving was My Husband's PassionSkydiving is an adrenaline sport that's not for faint-hearted. It was my husband's passion for many years and his story includes the day his parachute did not open.- Parachute Lesson Plans for ChildrenParachutes are very interesting things to talk to your students about. They may not know much about this topic. Here are some fun activities to incorporate into your lesson plans when you are talking about parachutes.
- Fire Lesson Plans for ChildrenFire is a very interesting topic to discuss with your class. Fire can be destructive, but it can also be helpful. Here are some great activities to incorporate into your lesson plans all about fire.
- How to Make a Parachute for Your Toy SoldiersYoung kids can easily make their own parachutes to attach to plastic soldiers or small toys.
- On Parachute PantsIt was the best of times, it was the worst of times, fashion-wise anyway, oh, where oh where have my big shoulder pads gone? I know they are somewhere with my suspenders and parachute pants. At least we had House Music.
- How Safe is Parachuting?With the proper training and care the hazards of parachuting can be greatly minimized. During the course of a year there are very few fatalities from skydiving.
- How Parachutes WorkThere is a lot involved in the construction and use of parachutes that many may not really think about. However, it is a good idea to know just how parachutes work.
- The Best Parachute and Fastest Shape Challenge WorksheetsThese worksheets are designed to develop Sc1 skills in the classroom. They are also levelled to aid with assessment for learning (AFL).
- Get Your Golden Parachute for This RecessionHere's a way to have a soft landing from job termination, financial loss or bad news that seems to be everywhere. Corporate leaders get a golden parachute; you can have one to, but you need to know what it is and where to find it.
- Skydiving Without a ParachuteTravis Pastrana went skydiving without a parachute, and made it look easy!
- Parachutes: Should You Be Afraid?Why new skydivers should not have fears that their parachute will fail.
- Parachute Lessons for Civil ServantsElevators were always breaking down in two of my old civil service work buildings. Spoof story about management's solution to this.
- Skydiving - Militry Weapon to Adventure SportThis article explains history of skydiving and its dramatic way to became a adventure sport right from one-time secret weapon of military.
What Are Golden Parachutes and Why You Can't Have OneAs Wall Street is handing out golden parachutes instead of arrest warrants, those who may not have heard of a golden parachute - but are by now rather familiar with the $700 billion bill for company bailouts - wonder what they are and why they can't have one.- WaMu CEO Alan Fishman Gets $18 Million Golden ParachuteAlan H. Fishman, the CEO of Washington Mutual, will likely be unemployed after only a few weeks on the job. But don't cry for Fishman. He's set to walk away with about $18 million in bonuses after his three week stint at the failed savings and loan giant.
- Paratrooper StoriesMy three and one half years in the 82d Airborne Division were exciting and rewarding.
D.B. Cooper's Parachute: Why the FBI May Not Want AnswersThe D.B. Cooper case is probably akin now to such legendary disappearance mysteries as Amelia Earhardt and Flight 19 over the Bermuda Triangle. When you have pop culture status attached to these mysteries for so long, there may not be any hurry to solve them...- DB Cooper's Parachute Found?A parachute, similar to the one used by D.B. Cooper was found by a man plowing his land.
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- Golden Parachutes Offered to Sub-Prime's Poor Performers May Cost Shareholders $1 Billion or More"These are prime rib parachutes for subprime performance."
- Five Tips for Buying Powered ParachutesPowered parachutes are simply parachutes with wheels and a motor. Some designs don't require a license to operate. If you want to buy one of these machines, there are a few things you will need to consider. This article will...
- Five Tips for Using Powered ParachutesPowered parachutes are one of the least expensive options if you want a machine capable of flying. If you want to use one of them, there are a few things you should know. This article will...
- Book Review: 'What Color is Your Parachute'This revised edition is packed with as much information as the last and focuses on the rising problem of unemployment and the economy it creates.
- The Most Dangerous ExerciseWhat is the most dangerous exercise?
Granddad - the InventorSome things just don't work out- Flying Over the HumpDuring World War II, many American soldiers were stationed in China. Getting there was not easy. One way was to get on a plane in Assam, India and fly over the Himalayan Mountains. This article is a recounting my voyage there.
How to Make a Crossbow Out of a Wire Coat HangerThis article gives step by step instructions on how to make a simple hunting crossbow from a wire coat hanger.- The Virtual YouWhen a girl is in love with a man on the internet, things go abnormal. Yet the man can do so much without even having to be there.
