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An astronaut from the early days of space flight was once asked "What
do you think about when you're about to launch?"  His reply disturbs
me "That I'm sitting on a hundred million dollars of equipment, and
every last washer was supplied by the lowest bidder..."

Some times, I wonder if going with the lowest cost is in everyone's
best interest.  I think I remember hearing that a rubber O-ring
caused some space flight disaster (possibly the Challenger).  It was
too cold to launch that day, and the washer became stiff, and didn't
seal properly.

Careful out there, folks
- --Brendan

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