Posted on 05/03/2022 7:07:46 AM PDT by DUMBGRUNT
Meteorites are not ‘flaming rocks of doom,' NASA says
The “bright fireball” was traveling at 35,000 mph when it exploded at 8:03 a.m. with the “energy equivalent of 3 tons of TNT,” according to NASA Meteor Watch, the agency's project that tracks fireball activity.
“Existing law states that any meteorites belong to the owner of the property on which they fell; out of respect for the privacy of those in the area, we will not disclose the locations of these finds,”
And finding anything of value is likely harder than you think.
“The pieces from this object were way too small to leave a crater. Unlike what you see in the movies, meteorites are not ‘flaming rocks of doom’ that blast holes in the ground. In fact, you can pick one up right after it hits ground. So no smoking rocks in small craters.”
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Good job!
Folks here are happy for the “cooler” weather, but I’ll be happy with lower humidity. ;o]
I don’t know how much rain we got yesterday, but it was pretty much non-stop, all day long. I feel as though I need water wings!
Good job! Awesome guess on the Wordle!
Good job on the Wordle!
Once you hit the X/6 the only way to go is up!
Good luck to James and his hair!
I have a toothache, so nothing edible sounds remotely good at the moment.
But thanks for caring about another mother. That is always so very appreciated! I know, because I’ve done it. It’s the only chance these days that I get to cook, is when I do it for someone else.
Thanks!
I’m hoping its a trend, so I’m not going to do anything out of the ordinary for the next week, no matter how much I may want to! And I DO!
Sorry about the toothache!
James says the interview went well, they seem quite interested in him, and someone should call him tomorrow or Monday to talk in more detail.
Thanks!
I took a pain pill (it was time, anyway!) and the pain has dissipated somewhat, so I’m afraid I’m gonna live!
Good for the James’ and their hair. I’ll say another prayer for him before the day is over.
I’m a big fan of Buddy Epsen, too, although I haven’t known him to be a negative role model before.
With a third “Surprise” it would have been a great Gomer Pyle impersonation.
I haven’t ever seen Parks & Recreation. I don’t know how tidy one has to be.
I don’t know about Wal-Mart, but I know lots of stores now have an app where you can scroll through endless coupons and select them to be added to your “account.”
When you shop, if you buy the thing, the coupon is applied when you check out. This assumes you’re checking out with your account.
I think Mrs. ArGee does that. If she gets a coupon, she does, but she doesn’t shop so as to use them.
Thanks for all of you who’ve been pulling for our Princess. She made it to about 12:30 today, but then she had another seizure. It seemed to be much milder than the previous ones so maybe the food is helping.
Aww…how is that sweet girl doing now?
She always comes out of them wondering what we were so excited about. She’s just a bit bedraggled since we have to bathe her after. Resting peacefully.
No, Walmart figures their prices are too low to encourage coupons in the store. If you have your own coupons, then they will gladly let you have the stuff for the discounted price. By law, they have to.
Unless they’re going to discontinue something (as I suspect is the case with nightlights) then you may get a surprise like I did. Otherwise, no. Sam Wall’s kids and grandkids are too greedy to provide very many discounts. But it’s OK. I know how they work!
Aww, no... Poor confused Princess Dog.
Hopefully, the mildness is because of the food, and maybe, continued use of it will lessen the severity each time until it gets to the point where she doesn’t have them.
I’m so sorry, ArGee. I know you and Mrs ArGee were hopeful. Hang in there. You’re all in my prayers, so just keep doing what you’re doing.
XO
I saw a couple of episodes when I was up late one night with digestive distress. Tom was watching it. I chuckled once.
James were interviewing for an outdoor job. He wore his Scout uniform shorts and his red shirt from day camp “executive staff.”
Sorry to hear that, but maybe you’ll see long-term improvement.
We will. We were going to try to keep doing what Donald and Melania Trump are doing, but we don’t have the funds.
As long as their clothes were neat and clean, and he was polite in all the right places, I suspect the James have a good chance of being hired.
I’m going to keep the good thoughts going up, because Tomorrow. ;o]
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