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Seventeeen years after Challenger, another crew of seven has been lost.
Earlier this week, Gladiator posted pictures on Intraday Stool of the Challenger astronauts, and Grissom, Chaffee and White of the Apollo mission which burned at launch in 1967.
May the Columbia crew rest in peace, and their families be comforted.
Space Shuttle Columbia Down
seven crew members lost
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Posted 01 February 2003 - 11:06 AM
"GOLD -- it's not just for misers anymore."
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"Three humps and a dump." - anotherone, 21 SEP 2004
"No gold was harmed in the making of this movie." - Bizarro Greenspan
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"Dollahs -- fire-starters for the K-wave winter." - Drano
"Three humps and a dump." - anotherone, 21 SEP 2004
"No gold was harmed in the making of this movie." - Bizarro Greenspan
[i]"Da Track. Da place where Morons bet on Animals Controlled by Criminals." - our jickiss
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Posted 01 February 2003 - 11:11 AM
"GOLD -- it's not just for misers anymore."
"Dollahs -- fire-starters for the K-wave winter." - Drano
"Three humps and a dump." - anotherone, 21 SEP 2004
"No gold was harmed in the making of this movie." - Bizarro Greenspan
[i]"Da Track. Da place where Morons bet on Animals Controlled by Criminals." - our jickiss
"Dollahs -- fire-starters for the K-wave winter." - Drano
"Three humps and a dump." - anotherone, 21 SEP 2004
"No gold was harmed in the making of this movie." - Bizarro Greenspan
[i]"Da Track. Da place where Morons bet on Animals Controlled by Criminals." - our jickiss
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Posted 01 February 2003 - 11:20 AM
"We are completely dependant on the commercial banks. Someone has to borrow every dollar we have in circulation, cash or credit. If the banks create ample synthetic money (at the request of the consumer) we are prosperous; if not, we starve. We are absolutely without a permanent money system.... It is the most important subject intelligent persons can investigate and reflect upon. It is so important that our present civilization may collapse unless it becomes widely understood and the defects remedied very soon." --Robert H. Hemphill, Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank,1938...
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Posted 01 February 2003 - 11:27 AM
Yes, Hyper, there were some secutity fears over the Israeli crew member. Apparently a piece of a foam seal was damaged on liftoff and a piece of debris may have stuck a wing fin on ascent. This may have thrown off the re-entry angle into too steep of a descent.
If I have to see footage of Arab fundamentalists jubilantly celebrating in the streets over this like after 9/11, then..... well.....DROP THE BOMBS!!
If I have to see footage of Arab fundamentalists jubilantly celebrating in the streets over this like after 9/11, then..... well.....DROP THE BOMBS!!
Anthony caused pearls to be dissolved in wine to drink the health of Cleopatra; Sir Richard Whittington was as foolishly magnificent in an entertainment to King Henry V; and Sir Thomas Gresham drank a diamond, dissolved in wine, to the health of Queen Elizabeth, when she opened the Royal Exchange; but the breakfast of this roguish Dutchman was as splendid as either. He had an advantage, too, over his wasteful predecessors: their gems did not improve the taste or the wholesomeness of their wine, while his tulip was quite delicious with his red herring.here
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Posted 01 February 2003 - 11:27 AM
Ilan Ramon said the middle east looked so peaceful from up in space.
He isn't here anymore. But maybe his words will echo in the ears of those who remain behind.
He isn't here anymore. But maybe his words will echo in the ears of those who remain behind.
"GOLD -- it's not just for misers anymore."
"Dollahs -- fire-starters for the K-wave winter." - Drano
"Three humps and a dump." - anotherone, 21 SEP 2004
"No gold was harmed in the making of this movie." - Bizarro Greenspan
[i]"Da Track. Da place where Morons bet on Animals Controlled by Criminals." - our jickiss
"Dollahs -- fire-starters for the K-wave winter." - Drano
"Three humps and a dump." - anotherone, 21 SEP 2004
"No gold was harmed in the making of this movie." - Bizarro Greenspan
[i]"Da Track. Da place where Morons bet on Animals Controlled by Criminals." - our jickiss
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Posted 01 February 2003 - 11:31 AM
There will be outrage in the Middle east... Psychologically a huge blow...
"We are completely dependant on the commercial banks. Someone has to borrow every dollar we have in circulation, cash or credit. If the banks create ample synthetic money (at the request of the consumer) we are prosperous; if not, we starve. We are absolutely without a permanent money system.... It is the most important subject intelligent persons can investigate and reflect upon. It is so important that our present civilization may collapse unless it becomes widely understood and the defects remedied very soon." --Robert H. Hemphill, Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank,1938...
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Posted 01 February 2003 - 11:36 AM
Psychologically it's a huge blow for America. A death in the family at a moment of crisis.
If there is a message here, we should listen hard to discern what it is.
If there is a message here, we should listen hard to discern what it is.
"GOLD -- it's not just for misers anymore."
"Dollahs -- fire-starters for the K-wave winter." - Drano
"Three humps and a dump." - anotherone, 21 SEP 2004
"No gold was harmed in the making of this movie." - Bizarro Greenspan
[i]"Da Track. Da place where Morons bet on Animals Controlled by Criminals." - our jickiss
"Dollahs -- fire-starters for the K-wave winter." - Drano
"Three humps and a dump." - anotherone, 21 SEP 2004
"No gold was harmed in the making of this movie." - Bizarro Greenspan
[i]"Da Track. Da place where Morons bet on Animals Controlled by Criminals." - our jickiss
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Posted 01 February 2003 - 11:38 AM
Each space shuttle airframe supposedly good for 100 missions. This was Columbia's 28th mission flight.
Anthony caused pearls to be dissolved in wine to drink the health of Cleopatra; Sir Richard Whittington was as foolishly magnificent in an entertainment to King Henry V; and Sir Thomas Gresham drank a diamond, dissolved in wine, to the health of Queen Elizabeth, when she opened the Royal Exchange; but the breakfast of this roguish Dutchman was as splendid as either. He had an advantage, too, over his wasteful predecessors: their gems did not improve the taste or the wholesomeness of their wine, while his tulip was quite delicious with his red herring.here
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Posted 01 February 2003 - 11:44 AM
Came down like a shooting star...
RIP
may God bless their families
RIP
may God bless their families
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Posted 01 February 2003 - 11:47 AM
There is a window of opportunity here for warring factions to pause and think beyond petty differences. I can only hope that condolences and respect will win the day between Arabs and Israelis. Step one would be for Sharon to standown his tanks and forces in Hebron and take a pause. Step two would be Arab response and reaction........ let's hope for the best possible outcome.
Anthony caused pearls to be dissolved in wine to drink the health of Cleopatra; Sir Richard Whittington was as foolishly magnificent in an entertainment to King Henry V; and Sir Thomas Gresham drank a diamond, dissolved in wine, to the health of Queen Elizabeth, when she opened the Royal Exchange; but the breakfast of this roguish Dutchman was as splendid as either. He had an advantage, too, over his wasteful predecessors: their gems did not improve the taste or the wholesomeness of their wine, while his tulip was quite delicious with his red herring.here
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Posted 01 February 2003 - 11:49 AM
Good thinking Goldmember. Let's hope someone in power over there sees that.
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Posted 01 February 2003 - 11:53 AM
Hypertiger, you are wrong. Please do not turn this thread of grief over the deaths of brave human beings into a political thread. That said, I have to address your claim.
There will not be outrage in the "Middle East." You really are trying to say, there will be outrage in Israel. There will not be outrage in Israel, just grief and mourning. The first Israeli astronaut was a diversion for them from the horrors of living with the constant threat of death or horrible injuries. Now it will be a time of national mourning. Again. A friend who visited Israel recently said that the papers were full of stories about the astronaut but that the danger was often mentioned too.
Presumably you're not trying to say that there will be outrage in the 99% of the Middle East that is not Israel.
This crew was an expression of the American dream. An African-American astronaut, one born in India and now a citizen, women, men, all working together peacefully with an astronaut from another country. I grieve for all these brave people and their families.
There will not be outrage in the "Middle East." You really are trying to say, there will be outrage in Israel. There will not be outrage in Israel, just grief and mourning. The first Israeli astronaut was a diversion for them from the horrors of living with the constant threat of death or horrible injuries. Now it will be a time of national mourning. Again. A friend who visited Israel recently said that the papers were full of stories about the astronaut but that the danger was often mentioned too.
Presumably you're not trying to say that there will be outrage in the 99% of the Middle East that is not Israel.
This crew was an expression of the American dream. An African-American astronaut, one born in India and now a citizen, women, men, all working together peacefully with an astronaut from another country. I grieve for all these brave people and their families.
Of course I'm caustic!
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Posted 01 February 2003 - 11:59 AM
Truly a bad day for NASA. Anybody thinking that this has anything to do with the current geo-political situation should really go out and take a breath of fresh air. As Drano put it, this was a crew that was truly representative of the dream of America. Lost in all the chest rending about the first Israeli astronaut was the news that one of the specialists as a woman from India. Let me repeat that - a woman from a third world country. On her second flight too. Who came and got 2 degrees in this country. Absolutely amazing. This is one of those times when the phrase "only in America" actually is a good thing.
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Posted 01 February 2003 - 12:07 PM
India is also a country which came close to the brink of nuclear war with a neighbor.
This is an appropriate moment for America, India, Israel, and others to reflect. And as Goldmember said, perhaps make some gestures to bridge divides during a moment of collective grief, which would not have been possible otherwise.
This is an appropriate moment for America, India, Israel, and others to reflect. And as Goldmember said, perhaps make some gestures to bridge divides during a moment of collective grief, which would not have been possible otherwise.
"GOLD -- it's not just for misers anymore."
"Dollahs -- fire-starters for the K-wave winter." - Drano
"Three humps and a dump." - anotherone, 21 SEP 2004
"No gold was harmed in the making of this movie." - Bizarro Greenspan
[i]"Da Track. Da place where Morons bet on Animals Controlled by Criminals." - our jickiss
"Dollahs -- fire-starters for the K-wave winter." - Drano
"Three humps and a dump." - anotherone, 21 SEP 2004
"No gold was harmed in the making of this movie." - Bizarro Greenspan
[i]"Da Track. Da place where Morons bet on Animals Controlled by Criminals." - our jickiss
