JPL is still up and running, and I'm not sure how that looks to the outside world. Internal NASA webpages were working for me for basic info like the directory on Thursday.
She just... she just did the math.
Kaylee ,'Objects In Space'
Natter 72: We Were Unprepared for This
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.
Allyson - Oct 04, 2013 4:49:36 pm PDT #7960 of 30000
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
Jesse - Oct 04, 2013 4:49:58 pm PDT #7961 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Also, it costs money for sites to be up, no? If they aren't supposed to be spending money they don't have....
Of course, just the other day I finally realized I'm not on the Do Not Call list, and that's my problem, but yeah, no -- that's down.
Typo Boy - Oct 04, 2013 4:52:21 pm PDT #7962 of 30000
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Yes, a fucking temper tantrum on the part of the Republicans. (Sane Republicans in the House share the blame for enabling and not fighting the crazies.)
Not funny only because the consequences are so terrible and the stakes so high. Like the Three Stooges with rabies.
Connie Neil - Oct 04, 2013 4:54:14 pm PDT #7963 of 30000
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If nothing else, this is slapping some people in the face with how much the government does. "We don't need them--what do you mean I can't access XYZ.com! I can't function without XYZ.com!"
msbelle - Oct 04, 2013 5:00:45 pm PDT #7964 of 30000
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
I cannots talk about real stuff, possibly getting tipsy. I did make my bourbon tea in a large Sonic glass, so there's that.
what things do I need to put on my wish list? favorite things in your house? GO!
sarameg - Oct 04, 2013 5:01:51 pm PDT #7965 of 30000
Also, it costs money for sites to be up, no?
Well, you gotta pay people. And electric bills (though those are no doubt still being paid. It's not total lights out- JWST cryo testing went into safe mode, should be ok for a couple weeks before they'll have to start warming it back up and start over.)
We're still up, but we're a hybrid/ a couple layers from NASA direct. There's both the budget monies we already have in hand and AURA's resources to float us.
JPL is still looking like JPL, but there's a notice the site isn't being updated and queries will not be responded to. You've probably got enough outside funding to have basic IT still running. Just not officially under the JPL/NASA logo.
Dana - Oct 04, 2013 5:03:14 pm PDT #7966 of 30000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Same thing with DOE -- it's up, but not being updated. Also, husband is taking the customs broker exam on Monday, and some of the websites he'd be using for reference aren't available.
meara - Oct 04, 2013 5:12:30 pm PDT #7967 of 30000
A friend works for a NASA thing through CalTech, and although she is still working/getting paid, she was told not to update their project's facebook page, because it's part of the shutdown. Even though that's part of her job. Bizarreness!
sarameg - Oct 04, 2013 5:14:04 pm PDT #7968 of 30000
I'm terrified of being furloughed. And I have savings and family that could help. But the idea of losing my only independent source of income? Panic-inducing, even with these cushions.
For those without those resources? Gah.
-t - Oct 04, 2013 5:14:08 pm PDT #7969 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
what things do I need to put on my wish list? favorite things in your house? GO!
Natural spectrum light with magnifying lens for sewing and crafting