Great News

[HighSchool Fan]

the shuttle has landed safely at Edwards AFB just north of Los Angeles. Great job for the crew of the shuttle.

[pirate44]

:clap: it's good to have a successful mission and to have our astronauts home

[YBS]

For some reason I thought this was going to be a Geico joke...:doh:

[spiveyrat]

Originally posted by YBS
For some reason I thought this was going to be a Geico joke...:doh:

LOL!

[injuredinmelee]

What is thew purpose of these money pit nasa experiments? Think of all the things we as a nation could do with the trillions of dollars that Nasa spends every year.

[AP Panther Fan]

And Captain Elaine Collins lands the shuttle!:p

So now what do you guys have to say about women drivers/pilots?:D

[jason]

Originally posted by AP Panther Fan
And Captain Elaine Collins lands the shuttle!:p

So now what do you guys have to say about women drivers/pilots?:D how many times did she have to try before they finally got it on the ground??? :D

[HighSchool Fan]

Originally posted by AP Panther Fan
And Captain Elaine Collins lands the shuttle!:p

So now what do you guys have to say about women drivers/pilots?:D

considering that she missed florida by 2500 miles and was a day late, i guess she did ok :p :D

[Old Tiger]

Glad to hear it landed safe

[AP Panther Fan]

ha ha ha....you are both very funny! It was those silly guys at NASA that thought she couldn't land that bird in a little rough weather!:p :D

[jason]

Originally posted by AP Panther Fan
ha ha ha....you are both very funny! It was those silly guys at NASA that thought she couldn't land that bird in a little rough weather!:p :D heck..women cant drive on dry roads, much less wet ones that are still getting stormed on.....:D

[AP Panther Fan]

Originally posted by jason
heck..women cant drive on dry roads, much less wet ones that are still getting stormed on.....:D


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That would be Elaine .... IN THE FRONT SEAT! :evillaugh :evillaugh

[LH Panther Mom]

At least she landed. ;) I believe the source of the "falling debris" was not in fact tiles, but instead was the "depth" being shoveled out. ;)

[jason]

Originally posted by AP Panther Fan
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That would be Elaine .... IN THE FRONT SEAT! :evillaugh :evillaugh well yeah...the driver is always in front and driving and the VIP is always sitting in the back...:devil:

[HighSchool Fan]

now maybe she can shuttle her butt home and get to cooking:D

[AP Panther Fan]

Arrrrgggghhhh!:mad: :mad: :mad:


Where is YaYa when I need her?;) :p :p

[jason]

Originally posted by AP Panther Fan
Arrrrgggghhhh!:mad: :mad: :mad:


Where is YaYa when I need her?;) :p :p ha....yaya is defenseless against me....:D

[spiveyrat]

Originally posted by injuredinmelee
What is thew purpose of these money pit nasa experiments? Think of all the things we as a nation could do with the trillions of dollars that Nasa spends every year.

EVERYDAY BENEFITS FROM THE SPACE PROGRAM

The most accurate topographical map of the Earth. This data is used to develop safer navigation techniques and better communication systems.

Ultraviolet protection suits for people with rare intolerance to UV light, known xeroderma pigmentosum.

Heart pump based on technology of space shuttle's fuel pumps.

Efficient autos and planes benefiting from NASA wind tunnel and aerodynamic expertise.

New metal alloys based on research for the space station program.

Thermal protection blankets used in everything from fire fighters suits to survival gear for cold environments.

Robots and robotic software with wide-ranging uses that include auto-assembly plants, hazardous material handling, monitoring in dangerous environments, distribution and packaging facilities, etc.

Lightweight composite materials that benefit cars, airplanes, camping gear, etc.

Perfect protein crystals grown in zero gravity; used for more pure pharmaceutical drugs, foods and an assortment of other crystalline-based products including insulin for diabetes patients.

Better understanding of the Earth and its environmental
response to natural and human-induced variations such as air quality, climate, land use, food production as well as monitoring quality of our oceans and fresh water.

Commercial space communication systems for personal phones, computers, video transmissions, global positioning satellite systems, etc.

Improvements in energy use efficiency.

More responsible use of air and water in private and commercial buildings.

Automated maintenance functions for buildings and new lower-cost building construction techniques.

Smoke detectors for homes and commercial buildings.

Air purification systems used to by hospitals to provide pure oxygen for patients.

High-bandwidth and optical communications systems.

Technology for cordless tools such as drills, shrub trimmers and rechargeable flashlights.

Growth of zeolite crystals that have the potential to reduce the cost of petroleum and to store new types of fuels like hydrogen, which is abundant and pollution-free. This technology could be used in hydrogen-powered cars.

Fire-fighting systems that battle blazes with a fine mist, rather than environmentally harmful chemicals.

Sunglasses that block certain types of light - blue, violet, and ultraviolet - that could hurt the eyes. These sunglasses block the hazardous light, while allowing light that is good for vision to pass through the lens.

Solar power collection.

Air filtration systems that can kill all types of harmful bacteria - even anthrax -- and remove allergens from the air with better than 90 percent efficiency.

Ultralight solar concentrators that gather power from the Sun and efficiently convert it into electrical power. Applications for this technology on Earth are limitless.

Water purification methods using ions (an atom or group of atoms carrying a positive or negative electrical charge). Used in water filtering systems to remove lead, chlorine, bad taste and odor. Newer purification systems also remove contaminants such as perchlorate and nitrate.

"Power Pads" to cushion a horse's hooves, protecting against injuries and helping ease discomfort associated with brittle hooves or arthritis.

Disposable diapers.

Devices for collection and real-time analysis of blood, and other bodily fluids, without the need for centrifugation. Huge potential for hospitals and for remote units to monitor individuals with health problems.

Lighter artificial limbs that are virtually indestructible; based on foam insulation used to protect the Shuttle's external fuel tank.

Computer-aided tomography (CATScan) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for imaging the body and its organs.

Light-emitting diodes used in photodynamic therapy. These diodes are used in a form of chemotherapy that kills cancerous tumors.

Infrared sensors used in hand-held optical sensor thermometers. These devices can measure temperature in the ear canal in two seconds or less.

Devices used to diagnose and treat patients suffering head injury, stroke, chronic dizziness and disorders of the central nervous system.

Compact laboratory instruments for hospitals and doctor offices that analyze blood in 30 seconds what once took 20 minutes.
Land mine removal using flare device and leftover fuel donated from NASA.

Technology which allows vehicles to transmit a signal back to a home base. Used to track and reassign emergency and public works vehicles; also track vehicle operations such as taxis, armored cars and vehicles carrying hazardous cargo. Now used to recover stolen vehicles.

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[spiveyrat]

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Cutters using small explosive charges used by emergency rescue personnel to quickly extract accident victims.

Image-processing technology used remove defects due to image jitter, image rotation and image zoom in video sequences. Used by law enforcement agencies to improve crime-solving videos; doctors in medical imaging; scientific applications and even home video cameras.

Gas leak-detection system used by Ford in natural gas-powered car.

Method of labeling products with invisible and virtually indestructible markings - used on electronic parts, pharmaceuticals and livestock -- in fact it could be used on just about anything.

Fire resistant foam used as thermal and acoustical insulation in aerospace, marine and industrial products. Also used as for fire barriers, packaging and other applications requiring either high-temperature or very low-temperature insulation. Used by Boeing, Lockheed-Martin, and Airbus for for major weight savings in aircraft.

Hand-held camera which firefighters use to pinpoint the hotspots of wildfires.

Safer soldering base for jewelers using torches in jewelry assembly. Based on heat-shield tiles of shuttle instead of hazardous asbestos bases previously used.

Quick-connect fasteners used by firefighters and nuclear power-plant repair technicians.

Game-controlling joystick for computers and entertainment systems.

Spray lube used for rust prevention; loosening corroded nuts; cleaning and lubricating guns and fishing reels; and lubricating and reducing engine friction.

World-wide television broadcasts.

Home insulation system which provides significant savings in home heating and cooling costs - uses technology of aluminum heat shield developed for Apollo spacecraft.

Laser technology used in artery catheters to spot areas of blockage and fire short bursts of laser beams to vaporize them - a "cool" laser providing thousands of patients with an alternative to heart bypass surgery.

New charged coupled devices (CCDs) used in breast examinations (mammographies) which images breast tissue more clearly than conventional x-rays. Doctors then use a specially designed needle to extract a tiny sample (instead of a scalpel) saving time, money and pain.

"Smart" forceps made of composite material, with embedded fiber optics. These obstetrical forceps allow doctors to measure the amount of pressure being applied to an infant's head during delivery.

Small pill-shaped transmitters Used to monitor intestinal activity; blood pressure and temperature of infants still inside the womb; body functions of athletes and high-stress professionals such as firefighters and soldiers.

Technology to quickly arrange and analyze human chromosomes and detect genetic abnormalities that could lead to disease in infants.

Image processing software used in dermatology analysis to "decode" the shadow patterns and provided accurate heights and depths.

Roofs based on moonsuits that look stiff, but are flexible and expand in heat and contract in cold. Used as covering of malls, stadiums and new airports like Denver International.

Padding in helmets, shin guards, chest protectors and aircraft seating.

Golf balls with greater accuracy and distance.

Lightning protection systems for aircraft.

Windshear detection and warning system for aircraft.

Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TACS) now used by virtually all passenger aircraft.

Monitoring system which scans important documents at certain times and compares the differences between the images. The system detects changes in contrast, shape and other features. Used by museums and the National Archives to monitor historic documents and plan a way to stop any damage.

Landsat imagery to discover unknown archeology sites; reveal ancient coastlines; manage the harvesting of fish in the world’s oceans; calculate how well crops are doing, etc.

Robotic mother pigs which keep piglet formula (milk) cool until it is needed then heats and delivers the right amount at feeding time.
Improved spray nozzles for crop dusters.

New breathing system for firefighters made up of a face mask, frame and harness, warning device, and air bottle. Weighs one-third less than old gear.

Virtual reality simulators for medical operations, flight training, truck driving, etc.

Hydroponics used by vegetable farmers to grow crops without soil.

Fluorometer instrument used to monitor plankton in the world's oceans. Instrument measures amount of glow given off by plankton and other marine life that consume sunlight in their photosynthesis process. Much of the world’s oxygen comes from plankton.

Oil spill cleanup using beeswax microcapsules. The beeswax balls absorb oil and keep water out. Absorbed oil is digested by microorganism enzymes inside the ball. When the balls get full of digested oil, they explode and release environmentally safe enzymes, carbon dioxide and water.

Software to match and track whales.

DirectTV.

Satellite radio.

Fire-Resistant Aircraft Seats.

"Cool suit" which helps to improve the quality of life of multiple sclerosis patients.

Pacemaker that can be programmed from outside the body.

Instruments to measure bone loss and bone density, without penetrating the skin.

Implant for delivering insulin to diabetics that provides more precise control of blood sugar levels and frees diabetics from the burden of daily insulin injections.

Device for growing ovarian tumors so that tumors can be studied outside the body, without harm to the patient.

[spiveyrat]

There were a few football related items in there too. :)

[BullFrog Dad]

Originally posted by spiveyrat
There were a few football related items in there too. :) And all these great benefits to mankind came about without spending Trillions of dollars.

[fury900]

Originally posted by BullFrog Dad
And all these great benefits to mankind came about without spending Trillions of dollars.


LOL

[Bandera YaYa]

Originally posted by AP Panther Fan
Arrrrgggghhhh!:mad: :mad: :mad:


Where is YaYa when I need her?;) :p :p I'm here!! Let these little boys THINK they know who's in the driver's seat....but we women KNOW who's really in charge.....now don't we??? :eek: :eek: :eek: :p

[Bandera YaYa]

Originally posted by HighSchool Fan
now maybe she can shuttle her butt home and get to cooking:D ....and you WILL pay for THIS remark, mister!!!!! :tongue: :wave: :evillaugh

[injuredinmelee]

Spivey,

Very good research. I had no idea. Guess I should investigate before I make statements that show my ignorance.

[pirate44]

Originally posted by injuredinmelee
Spivey,

Very good research. I had no idea. Guess I should investigate before I make statements that show my ignorance.
you are a classy guy.:clap: you had the guts to do that most of us dont.

[MARLINDOGS]

Im glad they made it back home safe.

[spiveyrat]

Originally posted by injuredinmelee
Spivey,

Very good research. I had no idea. Guess I should investigate before I make statements that show my ignorance.

My apologies! I wasn't trying to make you look trivial or ignorant or anything. I hope I didn't make you feel that way. You just got me thinking about all the things around us we might take for granted and where they come from. So, I decided to take a look for myself and I shared it with everyone on the DL. ;)

Not much research, really. Just typed a few words into Yahoo and PRESTO! :thumbsup:

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by spiveyrat

Not much research, really. Just typed a few words into Yahoo and PRESTO! :thumbsup:
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Now do the same for "female drivers"...:D

[bullfrog_alumni_02]

i half expected to open this thread and read something to the effect of "...i saved 15% on my car insurance by switching to geico." congrats to the crew on safely returning to earth.

[spiveyrat]

Originally posted by SintonFan
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Now do the same for "female drivers"...:D

LOL, that's not my fight! :D

[AP Panther Fan]

Originally posted by spiveyrat
LOL, that's not my fight! :D

ha ha ... smart man!

Actually, I am a pretty good driver IF my kids aren't trying to talk to me on the cell phone and IF it isn't dark yet.:rolleyes: :D

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by spiveyrat
LOL, that's not my fight! :D
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Mine neither!:D

[Rabbit'93]

Truth be told everyone...The pilot was a male. The COMMANDER of this mission was a female.:eek:

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by Rabbit'93
Truth be told everyone...The pilot was a male. The COMMANDER of this mission was a female.:eek:
.
"Let the games begin!!!!!!!!!"
:D

[BHBrave08]

Originally posted by HighSchool Fan
the shuttle has landed safely at Edwards AFB just north of Los Angeles. Great job for the crew of the shuttle.

Thats great!:clap: