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10/12/2010 07:25:33 PM · #26 |
| This is Huge!. So glad they made it!!!. Congrats Chile!!! |
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10/12/2010 07:53:07 PM · #27 |
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10/12/2010 07:57:15 PM · #28 |
| Ok the 2nd miner is on his way up. I was amazed to see how much the wheel turned before the capsule started to rise. Indicating cable stretch. Gotta love physics! |
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10/12/2010 08:57:21 PM · #29 |
| I don't know how much work I am going to get done today, it's compelling stuff watching this incredible rescue mission. |
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10/12/2010 10:41:35 PM · #30 |
The second miner freed is giving an interview now. I am watching it on msnbc on my laptop. It is miraculous how they have survived. A few of the families will find their lives will have changed for good or bad as a result, through media coverage etc.
The sunglasses cost $ 410 US a pair. At least that is what is reported.
I can't stop watching it either, haven't been so absorbed since the coverage of 9/11 |
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10/13/2010 03:04:51 AM · #31 |
Originally posted by heatherd:
The sunglasses cost $ 410 US a pair. At least that is what is reported. |
Donated by Oakley, actually:
"The terrifying Chilean miner saga is thankfully coming to a close today. To aid in the miners̢۪ rescue, Oakley donated special $450 sunglasses that provide 100% UV protection. The men will wear the glasses as they come up to the surface, to fight against any damage to their retinas which have not been exposed to sunlight in more than two months.
In preparation for the operation, the miners have been undergoing an exercise regimen meant to prevent muscle cramping. Upon their return they will be checked for infections and given medication to fight against germs that they are now vulnerable to."
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10/13/2010 06:02:03 AM · #32 |
Incredible! I had to stay up until the first miner made it out--I cried when he hugged his wife & kid. Fell asleep after that.
I know the oldest miner made it out -- have they brought the couple of miners with physical issues out yet?
Thanks to Simms for the heads up last night! I was so glad you posted it.
Message edited by author 2010-10-13 10:03:00.
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10/13/2010 06:47:02 AM · #33 |
Originally posted by vawendy:
--I cried when he hugged his wife & kid. |
Me too. His son was obviously overcome with emotion when he first saw his Dad, and I just couldn't keep it together. What a fantastic moment for them. |
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10/13/2010 07:21:34 AM · #34 |
Originally posted by Simms:
I am watching it on BBC and normally BBC has pretty good reporters, but the guy on at the moment is laughably bad.. ABout two mins ago he said
"Were here live in Chile, and its starting to get very.....ummmm, chilly" |
Fortunately, he could probably warm up with a nice hot bowl of ... chili ...
There is no issue of decompression -- the mine is open to the air through the shafts they've been drilling, and the pressure at the bottom is insignificantly different from that at the surface.
The "bends" come from breathing pressurized air -- the nitrogen dissolves into the blood and fizzes out as bubbles when the pressure is relieved (exactly like opening a bottle of soda) causing excruciating pain. Gradual decompression allows the nitrogen to come out of solution without forming bubbles. The miners have been breathing air at normal pressure throughout. |
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10/13/2010 08:53:43 AM · #35 |
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10/13/2010 11:16:47 AM · #36 |
Yup still going strong - sadly I didnt last last night so missed the 1st one being rescued - still, seeing it 100 or so times on the news today more than made up for it.
Message edited by author 2010-10-13 15:17:05. |
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10/13/2010 05:17:51 PM · #37 |
They're all out!! (well, there's still the 5 rescue workers) The miners are all out!!!
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10/13/2010 05:33:27 PM · #38 |
| I'm amazed. I didn't get to see any of it and couldn't follow at work other than a short break when I went out with my phone. By the time I headed home I heard that the last one had just been lifted out. I'm especially touched by the fact the president of Chile stayed there at the surface to greet each and every one of the miners as they came out of the mine. |
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10/13/2010 06:00:28 PM · #39 |
the CNN site has pretty unbelievable coverage of the whole thing... this is goosebump material for me.
Just amazing. |
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10/14/2010 08:18:01 AM · #40 |
| Here's a great video of the reunions. |
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10/14/2010 08:44:46 AM · #41 |
Originally posted by scalvert:
Here's a great video of the reunions. |
Didn't the wife of one of the trapped miners run into his girlfriend at some point? Was he in that reunion video. I didn't see anybody getting their butt kicked. |
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10/14/2010 08:55:11 AM · #42 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Didn't the wife of one of the trapped miners run into his girlfriend at some point? |
As I understand it, the wife left and the girlfriend stayed for the reunion. |
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