Contest - $800 worth of training from Massad Ayoob Group

[Gail]

Thanks for the great response to the contest we announced in episode 047, there have been some very generous donations to help keep this forum and the Gun Rights Radio Network  alive.

We'll continue to take entries through September 30th 2010.

All you have to do to enter the contest is go to http://gunrightsradio.com and click on the subscribe or donate button.

If you give 24.00 or more or subscribe for one year, you can enter the contest by emailing a copy of your receipt to: [email protected]

We'll find some honest person to pick a name on October 1st and that lucky winner will receive $800 worth of training with Massad Ayoob.

Thanks again for all who are entering,
Gail

[Alex Haddox]

Gail,

If you have the Analysis Pack installed in MS Excel, you can use the following formula to generate a random number.

=RANDBETWEEN(a,b)

Where "a" is the starting number (such as 0) and "b" is the ending number +1.

So, if you have 328 people that have entered the contest, put them in a list and use the formula:

=RANDBETWEEN(0,329)

Whatever number pops out is the person on the list who wins.

Now since I provided this tip, does that mean I'm excluded from the draw?

[SirBrass]

Problem with random number generators is that they really are NOT random at the purest.  It simply uses a complex formula that simulates randomness, with the most advanced ones doing a pretty fair job of tricking you into actually believing the result is random.

The only 'true' way to randomize it is to have an honest person draw a name

[Matt in MO]

Preferably, my name. 

[Alex Haddox]

Problem with random number generators is that they really are NOT random at the purest.

Oh come on! I can't believe you went there. We are not looking for hyper-accuracy; we are just looking to draw a random name from a list.

Engineering types... /grumble

[SirBrass]

Yup, very much an engineering type .

Understood, though.  it's just that sometimes splitting hairs is just too much fun 

[Miggy]

Kids... first you start splitting hairs in the forum and next an atom gets splitted and the servers go down.

Go play outside!

[Chris]

I will solve the random drawing problem right here and now. If this idea is accepted, the matter shall be deemed to be closed.
I will, on the date specified, travel to wherever the jar containing all the names of the contest entrants is being held in custody. I will then quickly consume a six pack of beer, which will temporarily effect both my equilibreum and ability to conjour neferious thoughts. i will, in effect, be temporarily rendered witless.
When I have reached that stage (in the opinion of the Judges... John & Terri Strayer, Mas Ayoob, and any other members of Team Pro Arms who happen to be in the immediate vicinity) Gail will then hold the jar containing all the entrants slips of paper/names, above her head... and I will reach over and down and pick one out and then hand it to Mas (or whomever) who will then announce the winner. We can video this (Terri can do that) ... after which John, aka JB, will fire up the BBQ while I find another beer.
Life will be good... and very fair. And, i don't want to hear negative thoughts about some sort of "computer" drawing. I'm looking forward to the beer, the BBQ, and the opportunity to see my favorite Rottweilers (Molly and Pee Wee), who will also monitor the proceedings for fairness & honesty.
Chris Christian

[Charlie Foxtrot]

...
Gail will then hold the jar containing all the entrants slips of paper/names, above her head... and I will reach over and down and pick one out
...

<Snort>  

You know you're a dead man, right?   I can see the long sword, chain-mail, horned helmet and brass brassiere coming out now.  Is that Wagner's Gotterdammerung I hear?  Been nice knowing you.  

[MasAyoob]

If it goes as Brother Chris suggests, I shall make it a point not to be present.

As my sainted mother used to say with a sigh, "The blood spatters so..."

 

Safely out of spatter distance,

Mas

[hobartfloyt]

Long sword? Chain mail? Schweet!
More likely a pistol bayonet thrust. That'll hurt even after a large number of frosty adult beverages.

Art - Florida
Waiting for the oil slick to show up.

[Charlie Foxtrot]

Engineering types... /grumble

Amen.

[gitt1]

Engineers. Reminds me of when BMW got cupholders. Engineers said people driving BMW's don't have cups-they are driving. Salesmen said people with cups have money too, and they need BMW's. Engineers supplied a cupholder that could take 4 g's without spilling. Don't know if that version went to production or the cost, but I think it's a reasonable facsimile of the truth.
Larry

[Charlie Foxtrot]

.
To atone for my thread hijack; my gentle tweaking of Her Royal Podnastiness, I'll be re-upping my GRRN subscription.  

[Charlie Foxtrot]

.
I have indeed re-upped, automatically, via PayPal. 

Are re-subscriptions eligible for the Training contest?

[Gail]

Of course re-upper will be included in the contest. How else can I lure you in the seek my revenge?

Gail

[Charlie Foxtrot]

Of course re-upper will be included in the contest. How else can I lure you in the seek my revenge?

Gail

Oh, shi'ite!  

<That someone walking, no: dancing, on my grave feeling.>  

Ummm... I have DARK chocolate, Evil Princess.

[Gail]

I love Dark chocolate, especially if it's Orange rind dipped in it. (I know it's weird but it's my favorite)

 

Gail

[Daeglan]

I will solve the random drawing problem right here and now. If this idea is accepted, the matter shall be deemed to be closed.
I will, on the date specified, travel to wherever the jar containing all the names of the contest entrants is being held in custody. I will then quickly consume a six pack of beer, which will temporarily effect both my equilibreum and ability to conjour neferious thoughts. i will, in effect, be temporarily rendered witless.
When I have reached that stage (in the opinion of the Judges... John & Terri Strayer, Mas Ayoob, and any other members of Team Pro Arms who happen to be in the immediate vicinity) Gail will then hold the jar containing all the entrants slips of paper/names, above her head... and I will reach over and down and pick one out and then hand it to Mas (or whomever) who will then announce the winner. We can video this (Terri can do that) ... after which John, aka JB, will fire up the BBQ while I find another beer.
Life will be good... and very fair. And, i don't want to hear negative thoughts about some sort of "computer" drawing. I'm looking forward to the beer, the BBQ, and the opportunity to see my favorite Rottweilers (Molly and Pee Wee), who will also monitor the proceedings for fairness & honesty.
Chris Christian

is it just me or did Chris just call Gail short?

[Matt G]

+1 Chris's COA.  I trust everyone here.

Matt G