cadmunkyOne hand on the bottle,The other a shaking fist.Registered Userregular
edited October 2010
oh yeah, we got this this morning. woot!
STATEMENT BY THE NASA ADMINISTRATOR ON THE CHILEAN MINERS RESCUE
The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Charles Bolden on the rescue effort for the Chilean miners.
“On behalf of the entire NASA family, I want to ask that our heartfelt thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the courageous miners, their families and friends, and the dedicated people who have been working to safely reach those who are still trapped underground.
“There is a lot of hard work ahead for rescuers, but the Chilean government and the people of that great nation should be praised for their steadfast determination. Their unwavering commitment is the reason we are witness to the joyful and emotional reunions today as the miners are returned to the surface one-by-one.
“I also want to express my personal thanks to the Americans who have assisted in this heroic effort, and specifically the NASA team that traveled to Chile in the early days of the crisis. For decades, the people of this agency have learned to live, work, and survive in the hostile environment of space. Our expertise in maintaining physiological and psychological health, and our technical and engineering experience in spacecraft design all proved to be valuable in a situation that is far from our traditional scope of work.
“I am proud of the people of this agency who were able to bring the experience of spaceflight down to Earth when it was needed most. As the drama of this rescue continues to unfold before us, we pray for the safe return of each and every miner.”
For more information about NASA and the miners rescue, visit: http://www.nasa.gov
This was great to hear. I guess it's far better from the viewpoint of the miners for the estimates to be really, really generous. Christmas came early!
STATEMENT BY THE NASA ADMINISTRATOR ON THE CHILEAN MINERS RESCUE
The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Charles Bolden on the rescue effort for the Chilean miners.
“On behalf of the entire NASA family, I want to ask that our heartfelt thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the courageous miners, their families and friends, and the dedicated people who have been working to safely reach those who are still trapped underground.
“There is a lot of hard work ahead for rescuers, but the Chilean government and the people of that great nation should be praised for their steadfast determination. Their unwavering commitment is the reason we are witness to the joyful and emotional reunions today as the miners are returned to the surface one-by-one.
“I also want to express my personal thanks to the Americans who have assisted in this heroic effort, and specifically the NASA team that traveled to Chile in the early days of the crisis. For decades, the people of this agency have learned to live, work, and survive in the hostile environment of space. Our expertise in maintaining physiological and psychological health, and our technical and engineering experience in spacecraft design all proved to be valuable in a situation that is far from our traditional scope of work.
“I am proud of the people of this agency who were able to bring the experience of spaceflight down to Earth when it was needed most. As the drama of this rescue continues to unfold before us, we pray for the safe return of each and every miner.”
For more information about NASA and the miners rescue, visit: http://www.nasa.gov
man I am so happy they are getting these dudes out
I'm pretty sure people being trapped in a collapsed mine is usually a "game over man" kind of scenario
Yeah I remember vividly the Crandall Canyon mine disaster playing out on national tv. What a rollercoaster that was, from the rescuers thinking they found signs of life to it being a lie to rescuers being killed and them having to call off the whole thing.
I can't imagine what it'd be like to go that way. Just find a way to off yourself, suffocate to death, or die of dehydration/starvation....
On MSNBC's site:
Edison Pena
12th miner rescued
Age: 34
Marital status: Single
Has hearing problems and suffers from hypertension and diabetes.
He is said to be an Elvis fan who led the miners in singing and ran six miles a day in the cramped chamber to keep fit.
Man I can't run six miles a day period, I can't imagine how he did it in a goddamn mine.
STATEMENT BY THE NASA ADMINISTRATOR ON THE CHILEAN MINERS RESCUE
The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Charles Bolden on the rescue effort for the Chilean miners.
“On behalf of the entire NASA family, I want to ask that our heartfelt thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the courageous miners, their families and friends, and the dedicated people who have been working to safely reach those who are still trapped underground.
“There is a lot of hard work ahead for rescuers, but the Chilean government and the people of that great nation should be praised for their steadfast determination. Their unwavering commitment is the reason we are witness to the joyful and emotional reunions today as the miners are returned to the surface one-by-one.
“I also want to express my personal thanks to the Americans who have assisted in this heroic effort, and specifically the NASA team that traveled to Chile in the early days of the crisis. For decades, the people of this agency have learned to live, work, and survive in the hostile environment of space. Our expertise in maintaining physiological and psychological health, and our technical and engineering experience in spacecraft design all proved to be valuable in a situation that is far from our traditional scope of work.
“I am proud of the people of this agency who were able to bring the experience of spaceflight down to Earth when it was needed most. As the drama of this rescue continues to unfold before us, we pray for the safe return of each and every miner.”
For more information about NASA and the miners rescue, visit: http://www.nasa.gov
NASA ADMINISTRATOR THANKS PRESIDENT OBAMA AND CONGRESS FOR AGENCY’S NEW DIRECTION SUPPORT
The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Charles Bolden regarding the anticipated signing of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 by President Obama on Monday, Oct. 11, 2010.
“Later today, President Obama is expected to sign into law the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010. It is important bipartisan legislation that charts a new course for space exploration, science, technology development, and aeronautics. We are grateful for the President's forward-thinking plan and the hard work members of Congress put into this framework that will guide us for the coming three years.
“This legislation supports the President’s ambitious plan for NASA to pioneer new frontiers of innovation and discovery. With this direction, we will extend operations on the International Space Station through at least 2020.
“We will foster a growing commercial space transportation industry that will allow NASA to focus our efforts on executing direction in the Act to start work on a heavy-lift architecture to take astronauts beyond low-Earth orbit and to develop a multipurpose crew vehicle for use with our new space launch systems.
“Also, we will continue to invest in green aviation and other technologies that make air travel safer and more efficient.
“In collaboration with our international partners, industry, and academia we will build and launch observatories and robotic missions to explore our solar system and peer through new windows into our amazing universe, as well as help us better understand our own home planet with a robust plus up in our Earth Science program. Our education programs will build on all of this to inspire future generations of scientists, engineers, and explorers.
“We have been given a new path in space that will enable our country to develop greater capabilities, transforming the state of the art in aerospace technologies. We will continue to maintain and expand vital partnerships around the world. It will help us retool for the industries and jobs of the future that will be vital for long term economic growth and national security.
"Our workers have been steadfast in their dedication to safety and success through this time of transition, and we salute their hard work and continued professional excellence. They will continue to be our most vital resource as we implement these plans.
“As the 2011 appropriations process moves forward there is still a lot of hard work ahead of us in collaboration with the Congress. We are committed to work together with the continued wide public support for NASA, and the bipartisan backing of Congress. Today’s vote of confidence from the President will ensure America's space program will remain at the forefront of a bright future for our nation.”
They actually had people fighting about who got to stay till the end, because there were several people who wanted to hold the record for "longest single period of time spent in a mine"
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FrankoSometimes I really wish I had four feet so I could dance with myself to the drumbeatRegistered Userregular
edited October 2010
someone say a good minecraft joke
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If these guys had diamond pickaxes they would've been out of there months ago
They actually had people fighting about who got to stay till the end, because there were several people who wanted to hold the record for "longest single period of time spent in a mine"
The shift supervisor will be the last miner out but I'm sure the last person up will be one of the people sent down to assist.
I'm really glad they're getting out now, and they said it might not be until Christmas, so its great news.
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edited October 2010
would've been cooler if they had to stay in until Christmas
what I am saying is I wanted at least one cannibalization
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edited October 2010
A comment on a news article when this first happened said something about giving them all brooms so they could keep themselves entertained playing minesweeper.
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I heard that they were taking the most psychologically sound fella out last. Can you imagine if you were the last one, just passing time and then oh shit the carrier broke it'll be another couple weeks whooooooops.jpg?
Claudio Yanez, 34, was asked by Cristina Nunez to marry her, after she initially rebuffed him but changed her mind after the "miracle" of his discovery underground.
Miss Nunez showed reporters two sets of lingerie that she was keeping in her tent for his release: a red cape, bra and matching knickers along with some devil’s horns and a tail; and a bride’s veil, garter and a fluffy white bra and thong.
Claudio Yanez, 34, was asked by Cristina Nunez to marry her, after she initially rebuffed him but changed her mind after the "miracle" of his discovery underground.
Miss Nunez showed reporters two sets of lingerie that she was keeping in her tent for his release: a red cape, bra and matching knickers along with some devil’s horns and a tail; and a bride’s veil, garter and a fluffy white bra and thong.
d-damn
If that's what you're after.... *goes onto adultshop.com*
Claudio Yanez, 34, was asked by Cristina Nunez to marry her, after she initially rebuffed him but changed her mind after the "miracle" of his discovery underground.
Miss Nunez showed reporters two sets of lingerie that she was keeping in her tent for his release: a red cape, bra and matching knickers along with some devil’s horns and a tail; and a bride’s veil, garter and a fluffy white bra and thong.
d-damn
If that's what you're after.... *goes onto adultshop.com*
looking to copper feel, eh?
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Claudio Yanez, 34, was asked by Cristina Nunez to marry her, after she initially rebuffed him but changed her mind after the "miracle" of his discovery underground.
Miss Nunez showed reporters two sets of lingerie that she was keeping in her tent for his release: a red cape, bra and matching knickers along with some devil’s horns and a tail; and a bride’s veil, garter and a fluffy white bra and thong.
d-damn
If that's what you're after.... *goes onto adultshop.com*
They actually had people fighting about who got to stay till the end, because there were several people who wanted to hold the record for "longest single period of time spent in a mine"
Link?
I believe you, but my girlfriend doesn't and I want to prove her wrong.
So apparently someone did the math of all the times they mentioned the free sunglasses on tv, radio, and newspapers and it amounted to about $41 million in free advertising. I have no link, just heard it on the radio, but hot damn. I'm sure they meant it as pure charity and all, but you've got to think that they anticipated that. "Buy now, the official "Chilean Miner" brand sunglasses."
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I'm pretty sure people being trapped in a collapsed mine is usually a "game over man" kind of scenario
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Yeah I remember vividly the Crandall Canyon mine disaster playing out on national tv. What a rollercoaster that was, from the rescuers thinking they found signs of life to it being a lie to rescuers being killed and them having to call off the whole thing.
I can't imagine what it'd be like to go that way. Just find a way to off yourself, suffocate to death, or die of dehydration/starvation....
On MSNBC's site:
Man I can't run six miles a day period, I can't imagine how he did it in a goddamn mine.
Goddamn
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nah, we're good!
"Think of it as Evolution in Action"
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They actually had people fighting about who got to stay till the end, because there were several people who wanted to hold the record for "longest single period of time spent in a mine"
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If these guys had diamond pickaxes they would've been out of there months ago
something funny
The shift supervisor will be the last miner out but I'm sure the last person up will be one of the people sent down to assist.
what I am saying is I wanted at least one cannibalization
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tell that to the miners and I'm sure they'll suggest some body parts you can eat
maybe put in some "subtle" hints of homosexual tension? hmmmmm
That mine shaft wasn't the only they were servicing
Well I WAS hoping to get through today without weeping
I made a TD for iphone and windows phone!
I made a TD for iphone and windows phone!
I made a TD for iphone and windows phone!
d-damn
I made a TD for iphone and windows phone!
I made a TD for iphone and windows phone!
If that's what you're after.... *goes onto adultshop.com*
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looking to copper feel, eh?
Speaking of long shafts...
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Link?
I believe you, but my girlfriend doesn't and I want to prove her wrong.
Coran Attack!
edit: here we go http://www.cnbc.com/id/39650306