Wow. Footage from the external tank as the shuttle jettisoned it....
My heart expands / 'tis grown a bulge in't / inspired by / your beauty effulgent.
William ,'Conversations with Dead People'
Natter 37: Oddly Enough, We've Had This Conversation Before.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
tommyrot - Jul 26, 2005 5:49:49 am PDT #2893 of 10002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
tommyrot - Jul 26, 2005 5:52:52 am PDT #2894 of 10002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
So now the shuttle will flip over and the crew will inspect the external tank. Then the shuttle will flip back and start up its smaller maneuvering rockets to give it a small boost up to orbital velocity. (This is the first time they've done this extra flip and observation.)
Sue - Jul 26, 2005 5:54:02 am PDT #2895 of 10002
hip deep in pie
About organic produce, I know the whole reason behind pesticides is so you don't end up getting inadvertant (and gross) protein with your fruits and veggies. How do the organics manage to avoid that?
Even with sprayed produce there is an acceptable level of insects that can be found in produce.
The FDA tolerance levels of insect infestation in produce are far more permissive than proper halachic standards. For example, the US government allows averages of up to 60 insects per 100 grams in frozen broccoli, and up to 50 insects per 100 grams of frozen spinach
-t - Jul 26, 2005 5:55:38 am PDT #2896 of 10002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
My dad occasionally reminisces about his boyhood summers spent at a cabin on the Russian River with other moms and kids while the fathers stayed in SF or Fremont or wherever and worked, joining the rest of the family on weekends. I've seen the camps, but they were never ours, in any sense.
I'm all about organic food whenever I can swing it. I had grass fed beef for dinner last night. Yum.
Happy Birthday, Kat!
I brought a sandwich for lunch and have it sitting on my desk because i prefer my sandwiches room temperatures. It is taunting me with it's yummy smellingness already.
JenP - Jul 26, 2005 5:56:23 am PDT #2897 of 10002
Happy Birthday, Kat!!
I feel certain there will be cake.
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The tank cam was pretty neat.
Topic!Cindy - Jul 26, 2005 5:59:13 am PDT #2898 of 10002
What is even happening?
Are they showing any more footage? If so, what channel. Julia and Chris are interested.
brenda m - Jul 26, 2005 6:02:16 am PDT #2899 of 10002
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
About organic produce, I know the whole reason behind pesticides is so you don't end up getting inadvertant (and gross) protein with your fruits and veggies. How do the organics manage to avoid that?
Well, the protein reduction can be a benefit, but the pesticides are really there to ensure that the bugs don't start their feast early and prevent you from getting the fruits and veggies at all. There are non-toxic means of achieving this, they just tend to be more expensive and/or labor intensive.
ChiKat - Jul 26, 2005 6:02:25 am PDT #2900 of 10002
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
Happy Birthday, Kat!!!
sarameg - Jul 26, 2005 6:06:49 am PDT #2901 of 10002
t falling off my chair laughing
That was pretty much my reaction too .
I've had bugs fly into me before, but they always bounced off.
Well, he was going 75 mph.... he didn't figure out what the hell it was until he pulled off on the shoulder (to wipe GOO off) and found the squished carcass in his bag.
Neglected to watch the launch. Which is ok, because the last time I did? Bad.bad.bad.
beth b - Jul 26, 2005 6:08:50 am PDT #2902 of 10002
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
happy birthday kat