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Pretty off topic," The Right Stuff"?
We have been having a discussion about the first use of the phrase "The
Right Stuff" as in relation to test pilots, astronauts etc. A web search throws up lots of references regarding the Tom Wolfe novel and film of the same but little useful info regarding the history of the term. So any pointers chaps? Regards Matt --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/2003 |
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Pretty off topic," The Right Stuff"?
David Harris wrote:
"Harlan, Lindsay "Perfection and devotion: Sati Tradition in Rajastan" CP 257-268. (79) What are the meanings of suttee and sati? (79-81)What did the au thor find out about Sati veneration in Rajastan in the 1980's? How does a woman become a sati? What is sat? What do the thee stages of personal transformation in acquiring sat - pativrata, sativrata, satimata-- involve? What does the woman do at each stage? (81) What is the analogy of sat with heat? Why is the sati considered extremely powerful between the time vows (vrat) and death? When does the sati become transformed into a satimata? What is her twofold role after death? How do women relate to the satimata? Does the individual sati retain distinct identity after death? (Note the pattern of assimilation of all women into one divine woman with many aspects). (82) How does the satimata function after death? (82-83) Is the act of self -immolation (ritual sacrifice) sufficient to become a sativrata? Why not? Note the role of character. How does the dying confirm the prior stage as patrivrata? *** How does the sati "being made of the right stuff" manifest itself? (84-88) What is the srap? Who issues it? What does it do? Whose lives are inevitably affected? " Cooerr - I thought the right stuff to make girlies was sugar and spice and all things nice. Cheers Martin -------------- Martin Frey N 51 02 E 0 47 -------------- |
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Pretty off topic," The Right Stuff"?
David Harris wrote:
"Harlan, Lindsay "Perfection and devotion: Sati Tradition in Rajastan" CP 257-268. (79) What are the meanings of suttee and sati? (79-81)What did the au thor find out about Sati veneration in Rajastan in the 1980's? How does a woman become a sati? What is sat? What do the thee stages of personal transformation in acquiring sat - pativrata, sativrata, satimata-- involve? What does the woman do at each stage? (81) What is the analogy of sat with heat? Why is the sati considered extremely powerful between the time vows (vrat) and death? When does the sati become transformed into a satimata? What is her twofold role after death? How do women relate to the satimata? Does the individual sati retain distinct identity after death? (Note the pattern of assimilation of all women into one divine woman with many aspects). (82) How does the satimata function after death? (82-83) Is the act of self -immolation (ritual sacrifice) sufficient to become a sativrata? Why not? Note the role of character. How does the dying confirm the prior stage as patrivrata? *** How does the sati "being made of the right stuff" manifest itself? (84-88) What is the srap? Who issues it? What does it do? Whose lives are inevitably affected? " Cooerr - I thought the right stuff to make girlies was sugar and spice and all things nice. Cheers Martin -------------- Martin Frey N 51 02 E 0 47 -------------- |
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Pretty off topic," The Right Stuff"?
Martin Frey wrote in
: Cooerr - I thought the right stuff to make girlies was sugar and spice and all things nice. Cheers Martin Don't know many, then, do you? Mike R |
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Pretty off topic," The Right Stuff"?
Martin Frey wrote in
: Cooerr - I thought the right stuff to make girlies was sugar and spice and all things nice. Cheers Martin Don't know many, then, do you? Mike R |
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Pretty off topic," The Right Stuff"?
Mike Ring wrote:
Martin Frey wrote in : Cooerr - I thought the right stuff to make girlies was sugar and spice and all things nice. Cheers Martin Don't know many, then, do you? Mike R I don't know _any_: the only ones I know are, thank god, most definitely made of the wrong stuff (most probably slugs and snails and puppy dog's tails) -------------- Martin Frey N 51 02 E 0 47 -------------- |
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Pretty off topic," The Right Stuff"?
Mike Ring wrote:
Martin Frey wrote in : Cooerr - I thought the right stuff to make girlies was sugar and spice and all things nice. Cheers Martin Don't know many, then, do you? Mike R I don't know _any_: the only ones I know are, thank god, most definitely made of the wrong stuff (most probably slugs and snails and puppy dog's tails) -------------- Martin Frey N 51 02 E 0 47 -------------- |
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