STUPID PEOPLE IN THE NEWS....


New and Improved External Tank
Shuttle to Fly Without Tank Fix

By Irene Klotz, Discovery News

April 28, 2006— Despite ongoing concerns about foam insulation breaking off and damaging the space shuttle during launch, NASA will not make any more changes to the tank's design until after the next flight, which is targeted for July, officials said Friday.

Shuttle program manager Wayne Hale acknowledged a slight risk that during launch a two- to three-ounce chunk of foam could break off from a newly exposed part of the external fuel tank and critically damage Discovery's heat shield.

The insulation prevents ice from building up and breaking off during launch.

Shuttle Columbia and its crew of seven astronauts were lost during atmospheric re-entry on Feb. 1, 2003, due to wing damage from a 1.4-pound piece of foam insulation that fell off and hit the shuttle during launch.

The tank was redesigned, but foam from another part of the tank was lost during the first post-Columbia launch of Discovery last July.

Engineers then removed two aerodynamic ramps of foam that had protected a box of cables and two pressurization lines from the tremendous winds and turbulence created by the shuttle's supersonic climb to orbit.

Hale said the ramps' removal was "the largest aerodynamic change that we have made since the shuttle first flew."
Tests to determine if the new design is safe to fly remain under way.

After much debate, Hale decided making more than a major change in the tank's design was riskier than the slight chance of a critical impact by the small foam wedges. Those chunks cover metal brackets that attach the cable tray and pressurization lines to the outside of the tank.

"We had to ask whether it's appropriate to make more than one change to the outer shell of the vehicle," Hale said. "If we go fly and have another accident that will be the end of the program."
Upon Discovery's safe return, engineers will redesign the small foam wedges, Hale added.

NASA wants to fly the shuttle another 16 or 17 more times to complete construction of the International Space Station and possibly service the Hubble Space Telescope before the fleet is retired in 2010.

Managers expect to make a decision about whether the shuttle's redesigned tank is safe to fly at a review scheduled for June 16.

NASA's next opportunity to fly a shuttle to the space station under its post-Columbia safety protocols, which include a daylight launch, is between July 1 and 19.

...sooo, do I have to say it?

posted by Wanting at 1:39 PM

 
...so...if my post from yesterday offended anyone, it wasn't about just one person.

...it's several...and it's not just women that do this...altho they seem to be better at it. The men that do this seem to be more straightforward about it.

So much unhappiness with people, with each other, while others are trying to kill one another.

Sometime life is so fucked up..
posted by Wanting at 11:06 PM

 
So...can you guess what movie these come from...


"I guess we should feel some sort of guilt, but she broke the cardinal rule; never fuck with people who handle your food."

"When we throw the switches, how long before the ship blows?"

"Tell you what. The truth is... sometimes I miss you so much I can hardly stand it."

"I thank God for every fucking day he gives me in the corps, oorah."

" Now I've asked you forty different ways and it's time you come up with a fresh answer."

"You know what happens when a politician takes Viagra? He gets taller!"

"You know everything is not an anecdote. You have to discriminate. You choose things that are funny or mildly amusing or interesting. You're a miracle! Your stories have NONE of that. They're not even amusing ACCIDENTALLY!"
posted by Wanting at 9:46 AM

 
What is it with certain women?

You meet the man you want to marry...have kids, get the home and the life you wanted, and yet, you just can't get it thru your head that it takes two.

You seem to think that because you had kids, you're completely immune to certain things.

Even tho my mom is a completely hateful bitch who has no respect for her own children, who would rather keep walking than help them out of a burning building, I do respect the fact that she raised three kids on her own. My dad always gave his share...my sister's dad you had to pry out of him a lot.

These homemaker-mothers-wives stay home with the kids till they're old enough for school...sometimes.

It seems like a lot of them believe they have to stay home no matter what. If your husband makes enough money to support everyone, sure.

But if he's having to stay late...go in early...if you need money for this and that and you seem to always be short...if you just HAVE to get your hair done, want that second car, new shoes that cost outrageous prices, better schools for your kids, better toys, more expensive toys, too MANY toys, etc, etc.....

Get off your fucking lazy ass and get a job. Life will go on...the house will still be there. You can tape your fucking soaps...talk shows...and Jerry Springer. And if there should ever be a reason your husband can't work, whether it's a lay off or illness, get two jobs, at least until he gets back on his feet.

Don't bitch about how you wish it was...life happens...you said you loved him...so deal with it, quit feeling sorry for yourself and help him. Stop treating him like he owes you more than he's already giving you now. You owe him, too. Love..affection (yep...sex once in a while would be a good thing), a kind word would be nice. If not, he may go find that somewhere else.

Don't embarrass him in public by bitching at him in front of others. Don't put him down. Two of the worst words ever are "stupid" and "dummy." Just don't go there.

YOU are lucky. You have a nice house...a nice life...a man who loves you...children that are healthy...friends...family...your health...so much, you ungrateful bitch. And if you are that unhappy, get out. Leave him, so he can be happy, and so can you. Stop using your kids as an excuse to stay.
posted by Wanting at 10:52 PM

 
CLIQUE: a small, exclusive group of people...

...I hate cliques. Ever since I was a kid in school; Those snobby, self-centered, assholes who always made you feel like you weren't good enough.

...the sad part is, some so called adults still move in cliques.

...I visit several blogs when I can, but there are certain ones that seem to have their own thing going. It feels like you're only allowed to watch, and that's it.

...what's worse is, you try to say something that may make everyone take notice and say something.

...but you usually end up just saying something stupid...feeling like you did in school.

...can you guess that I was a geek??
posted by Wanting at 5:15 PM

 
...so where's Trashman? He hasn't posted since last month. C'mon, Trash...if you're gonna be our President someday, you gotta stick around more.

...and where the hell is Narcman? Geez...cops ALWAYS show up when you don't want them to, and are never around when you need them. ARREST ME, NARCMAN!! Just slip those cuffs on me...make me confess....um.....nevermind.

...it's about time I've had a bat in the house (not me, I mean a real bat).


posted by Wanting at 10:54 PM

 
...went to Wal Mart this morning.

...I got up early and decided to hit the place before all the last minute Easter shoppers got there.

...I went totally white trash.

...tshirt

...cut off shorts

...and snow boots.

...hey...I was in a hurry...besides...it could have been worse.

...I wore my bra.
posted by Wanting at 7:44 PM

 

...so? What's the big deal?

Dear homophobic dumb-ass....

I know this may be a shock to you, but not everyone is like you. There are people of all shapes and sizes, nationalities and colors, and even some with a different perspective on sexuality. Obviously, this movie was made just for you to enjoy the chance to make fun of those who are different. Those really bad jokes you tell, the way you seem to enjoy saying the words "queer" and "homo," the uncanny way you're able to tell who is gay and who isn't (forgive me if I use the wrong word...at least I know it isn't fag), all are in very bad taste. The reason your friends seem to think you are funny is because they are too embarrassed to say something. Of course, I'm sure there are some who agree with you...who think you ARE funny...and the coolest guy (or girl) in the world. However, they, too are homophobic dumb-asses.

Why are we so intent on making a big commotion out of such things? Don't quote the Bible to me...anyone who seems to do that forgets the one about loving thy neighbor...forgiving all sins...stuff like that that makes a lot of Bible thumpers some of the biggest hypocrites on the planet.

I hear the movie is good. I will rent it sometime soon and see for myself. I love a good love story. As for those that make fun of the story behind it, don't watch it. Just like television. TURN THE CHANNEL.

If ya'll spent as much energy cleaning up the planet, getting rid of the meth labs and gang bangers, and paying more attention to the ones you say you love, we'd all be better off.

Shut the fuck up.
posted by Wanting at 8:03 PM

 
...to quote Britt, this week "blows."

.....I had to put a cat down. She was making messes in the house, and none of the others liked her. I am very leary of letting someone else take care of one of my animals if I needed to let them go. So I stood there, making sure she saw me (balling like a baby) as the doc put a needle in her vein and put her out. This pink stuff anesthetizes her, then her little heart just stops. I would never just leave an animal to let someone else do that. If it was me, I'd want someone I knew to stand beside me till I went to sleep.

.....Lewis is closing up shop. He needs to take care of stuff. It's like seeing your favorite neighbor packing up the car and driving away. Hopefully he'll be back.

.....a friend in the blogworld was just "let go," as he put it. You work for a company, make them a shitload of money, and this is how they show you their appreciation. I have no doubt he will be ok.

.....where the hell is Blade? Is he still alive? I assume he is, or his friends Jack and Trash would have said something. Damn cops.

.....tornadoes everywhere...it's THAT time of year...I hate that about Spring. Oh well...at least I can run from it.

.....I miss my friends...I miss Britt...you little shit...when are we going to the movies again? I miss Nikki...you little shit...when are we going to eat at Applebees and drink margaritas? My friends at the lab in Peoria...at least we're trying to get together once in a while...possibly some card games on a Saturday night. I miss my sister...and my niece...my dad...my grandma...and my cat.
posted by Wanting at 5:46 PM

 
Lewis is leaving us...go say goodbye...
posted by Wanting at 5:22 PM