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[ymmot31]

Science Break:

NGC 5408 is a galaxy located about 16 million light-years from Earth in the constellation of Centaurus (The Centaur). This with an indefinable shape lacking a spiral or elliptical structure, is called an irregular galaxy, and about one fourth of galaxies share that title.

NGC 5408’s shape led astronomers to believe that it was a planetary nebula, before determining that it was a galaxy. Also within this galaxy lies a rare object, an ultra luminous X-ray source known as NGC 5408 X-1, one of the best studied of its class. This object blasts out vast amounts of energetic X-rays.

I prefer my X-rays to be energetic. If not, might as well go with Y-rays. Did you tell about the 5 planets visible in the morning this month? I may have missed it.

 

[TriangleUKCat]

Possible ~4 inches with ice here for the weekend.

Can't wait for this again.

Most ridiculous weather day of my life, for sure. People went absolutely bonkers.

 

[wildcatdonf]

I would be disappointed if I ever meet Mav and he doesn't actually have that bunny suit on. In my mind he never wears anything but

Which is clearer, 1 or 2, A or B?

 

[55wildcat]

JCPS out again tomorrow and a good chance for Friday as well..

4+ hrs at Audubon hospital this morning for test..(bariatric emptying study) getting there at 7 this morning was a cluster mess
3+ hours in the morning at Suburban hospital for seminar and pre-op test

I think cats show up tomorrow night even though arky is favored...us by 6

paid 20 bucks for some kids to clean off driveway..They had a 4 wheeler with blade and another shoveled..best 20 I spent in a while..said they would be back around come Friday..I already had enough snow..jus sayin

 

[funKYcat75]

So I've never driven my little S-10 in snow. What can I expect?

 

[wildcatdonf]

JCPS out again tomorrow and a good chance for Friday as well..

4+ hrs at Audubon hospital this morning for test..(bariatric emptying study) getting there at 7 this morning was a cluster mess
3+ hours in the morning at Suburban hospital for seminar and pre-op test

I think cats show up tomorrow night even though arky is favored...us by 6

paid 20 bucks for some kids to clean off driveway..They had a 4 wheeler with blade and another shoveled..best 20 I spent in a while..said they would be back around come Friday..I already had enough snow..jus sayin

We had a big snow one time. and my neighbor (from Minnesota)(he has died since then) had a snow blower, and he cleared our driveway with that thing. It did a good job, and he had a blast running that thing.

 

[argubs2]

If there's no weight in the back...it's Tokyo Drift dun.

 

[wildcatdonf]

So I've never driven my little S-10 in snow. What can I expect?

Slippin' and slidin'.

 

[55wildcat]

So I've never driven my little S-10 in snow. What can I expect?

Mine is lowered 5 inches and I tried the big snow we had around 05..No not workie..got it about halfway outta garage and back wheels were off da ground..Since has been retired in it's own bay sittin under cover ...

 

[Kaizer Sosay]

I would be disappointed if I ever meet Mav and he doesn't actually have that bunny suit on. In my mind he never wears anything but

Well, i don't know why he wouldn't be wearing the pink bunny suit if/when you meet him. He was wearing it BOTH times I met him for lunch at Starnes. I was, however, a bit disappointed that he didn't roll up to the joint on his 4 wheeler.

 

[funKYcat75]

Sounds like a blast.

 

[argubs2]

It is, unless it's not.

From 16-22 had a Toyota T-100. I speak from a position of knowledge.

 

[FutureCityCats]

The 1960 snow, Don, I was 8. Big time drifts. FCC.

 

[CUJO_1970]

So I've never driven my little S-10 in snow. What can I expect?

Don't.

Leave it safe and sound in the Garage-Mahal.

 

[Kaizer Sosay]

Sanibel much greater than Clearwater. It's like the keys.

I concur. Love Sanibel Island.

 

[wildcatdonf]

< is afraid that Arkansas will blow us out.

 

[wildcatdonf]

I concur. Love Sanibel Island.

Vacationed there one time. It is a very nice place.

 

[55wildcat]

I ate nuclear infused scrambled eggs this morning. My 4 o'clock dump provided a very nice "glow in the dark turd boat"

That spinning around video made me dizzy..

 

[Mashburned]

Funk, stay put. Mav is on his way.

 

[Kaizer Sosay]

Funky…even if that S-10 is a 4WD you still need to put some weight in the back. A few concrete blocks should do the trick. If it isn't 4WD…probably best to leave it in the garage like someone else already said.

 

[funKYcat75]

It's definitely not 4WD. Thanks for the advice. Saving lives and deductibles.

 

[jedwar]

Just woke up. Suckas

 

[jedwar]

Off tomorrow. Called it early today. Gonna have to get serious tomorrow on some old movies.

 

[jedwar]

Friday is in the bag too. Has to be.

 

[UKGrad93]

So I've never driven my little S-10 in snow. What can I expect?

Fun. Make sure you pull the e-brake when you go to make turns.

 

[UKGrad93]

I ate nuclear infused scrambled eggs this morning. My 4 o'clock dump provided a very nice "glow in the dark turd boat"

That spinning around video made me dizzy..

View embedded media

Tc-99m Sulfur colloid. Tc-99m emits 140 keV x-rays. You are just like a miniature galaxy now.

 

[UKGrad93]

-- I just got to the office because OH MY GOD WE HAD A WINTER STORM AND YOU NEED TO CLOSE YOUR OFFICE BECAUSE YOU CAN'T RISK DRIVING ON SUCH TREACHEROUS ROADS WHAT IF YOU GET WRECK AND GET STRANDED YOU COULD DIE BECAUSE THE WIND CHILL IS 5 DEGREES.

We have some of our worst fights (and that's saying a lot) because she freaks out over 1-2" of snow. To placate her, I agreed to come in after lunch WELL I DON'T THINK THAT'S GONNA BE ENOUGH CAUSE THEY SAID IT WAS A WINTER STORM AND THERE MIGHT BE BLACK ICE AND YOU MIGHT WRECK AND GET STRANDED AND DIE.

The roads were completely clear of anything but water, of course. To prove it to her, I made a time-lapse video on the way to the office -- that should be good fight fodder for when I get home

We all expect a full report later tonight.

Also, why not take the 4-wheeler to work? Avoid all those bad roads.

 

[catfaninsc]

I prefer my X-rays to be energetic. If not, might as well go with Y-rays. Did you tell about the 5 planets visible in the morning this month? I may have missed it.

No, I have not ymmot. So minus 1 interwebz point for me. Although plus 10 interwebz points for the following.

Bonus Science Break:

Five planets will be visible in the early morning sky starting today until mid February.

The last time this occurred was a decade ago.
The five classical planets will align along an arc beginning with Jupiter high in the sky, followed by Mars, Saturn, Venus and Mercury poking out just above the horizon. The stars Spica and Antares will be below the arc.

For those without a telescope, the dazzling celestial spectacle will be visible to the naked eye — although a pair of binoculars may prove helpful

 

[-LEK-]

What about that Planet X, doe?

 

[catfaninsc]

Planet 9 may exist. Planet Nine can also explain the distinctive and weird orbits of two dwarf planets in the Kuiper Belt, Sedna and 2012VP113. The planet would be 10 times the size of earth and would be located beyond the Kyper belt.

 

[jedwar]

I love Andy Griffith. Do not like Ernest T. Bass. At all.

 

[jedwar]

Does FSU stand a chance at UL later? I think they do. I think they match up very well with them thar dirty birds.

 

[ymmot31]

I didn't know they played tonight. I'll watch until I think they're going to win. They are better than I thought they would be and I don't like it one bit. Got to credit Pitino for teaching fifth year seniors to play basketball.

 

[catfaninsc]

Brownies and coffee. It's a wonderful thing.

 

[jedwar]

Texas leading WVU by 3. 2nd half just started.

 

[Kaizer Sosay]

I love Andy Griffith. Do not like Ernest T. Bass. At all.

WTF???

First you tell us that you don't eat chili AND now you say you don't like Ernest T. Bass? Methinks we should start calling you Aunt Jed. Ernest T. Bass is only…oh I don't know…THE BEST CHARACTER THAT EVER SET FOOT IN MAYBERRY111!!!

Get with the program, woman.

 

[-LEK-]

Planet 9 may exist. Planet Nine can also explain the distinctive and weird orbits of two dwarf planets in the Kuiper Belt, Sedna and 2012VP113. The planet would be 10 times the size of earth and would be located beyond the Kyper belt.

Read an article that came out today

 

[-LEK-]

Wait, Jed don't eat chili? Somethings wrong with that boy

 

[jedwar]

No chili for me. Except on the rare chili dog.

ETB suck KS. And don't call me a woman. I prefer lady.

I'm so hungry. Haven't had a good meal in a long time. I'm watching grill vids on YouTube.

 

[jedwar]

If you had to pick a last meal, what would it be. And I don't mean picking multiple meals. Just one. Mine would be a great greasy double bacon mushroom swiss burger and seasoned fries.