Pasta is a liquid
Jan 18, 2009, 5:48 pm
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Hehe. Didn't think the TSO would be familiar with the American Society for Testing and Materials or their pragmatic definition:
ASTM (1996) "D4359-90: Standard Test Method for Determining Whether a Material Is a Liquid or a Solid."
[excerpts]
In: ASTM "Annual Book of ASTM Standards", Section 6, Vol 6.01, pp. 500-501. American Society for Testing and Materials, West Conshohocken, PA. ISBN 0803122705 [Set] 0803123094 [Section] 0803123108 [Volume].
[...]
3. Summary of Test Method.
The material under test is held at 100deg.F (38deg.C) in a tightly closed can. The lid is removed and the can inverted. The flow of the material from the can is observed to determine whether it is a solid or a liquid.
[...]
5. Apparatus.
5.1. Can, quart (1L), friction top with lid, diameter approximately 4'1/4 in (108 mm) height 4'3/4 in (120 mm)
5.2. Oven, maintained at temperature of 100deg.F (38deg.C)
5.3. Tripod or ring stand
5.4. Watchglass, tared
5.5. Stopwatch
5.6. Ruler.
[...]
9. Interpretation of results.
9.1. A material that flows a total of 2 in (50 mm) or less within 3 min is considered a solid. Otherwise it is considered a liquid.
ASTM (1996) "D4359-90: Standard Test Method for Determining Whether a Material Is a Liquid or a Solid."
[excerpts]
In: ASTM "Annual Book of ASTM Standards", Section 6, Vol 6.01, pp. 500-501. American Society for Testing and Materials, West Conshohocken, PA. ISBN 0803122705 [Set] 0803123094 [Section] 0803123108 [Volume].
[...]
3. Summary of Test Method.
The material under test is held at 100deg.F (38deg.C) in a tightly closed can. The lid is removed and the can inverted. The flow of the material from the can is observed to determine whether it is a solid or a liquid.
[...]
5. Apparatus.
5.1. Can, quart (1L), friction top with lid, diameter approximately 4'1/4 in (108 mm) height 4'3/4 in (120 mm)
5.2. Oven, maintained at temperature of 100deg.F (38deg.C)
5.3. Tripod or ring stand
5.4. Watchglass, tared
5.5. Stopwatch
5.6. Ruler.
[...]
9. Interpretation of results.
9.1. A material that flows a total of 2 in (50 mm) or less within 3 min is considered a solid. Otherwise it is considered a liquid.
Jan 18, 2009, 5:48 pm
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Hey, gotta watch for stuff like this.
Uncooked lasagna could be broken into the shape of a knife.
Uncooked lasagna could be broken into the shape of a knife.
Jan 19, 2009, 8:21 am
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You should have told him that the pasta was a fruit and its harvested from the spaghetti tree.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spaghetti_tree
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spaghetti_tree
Jan 19, 2009, 9:32 pm
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Jan 19, 2009, 9:32 pm
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These are the same group whose DfT (Department for Transport) decided that magical liquids could be brewed airside without a laboratory, who have set up a Shoe Carnival at LHR T3 (after WTMD + x-ray) and who allowed BAA to play all their little games like 1 tiny carryon, ridiculous prohibited items list, etc.
Sorry, for all my respect for the folks in the UK, none of it comes from their ability to do anything at all positive with regard to security.
Jan 19, 2009, 11:45 pm
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Jan 19, 2009, 11:56 pm
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Snickers satisfies, but perhaps not everybody
Canadians aren't much better.
This past July, a screener at YUL asked a supervisor whether my mini (like the ones you get at Hallowe'en) Snickers bar in my carryon was considered a liquid.
And if that wasn't bad enough, the supervisor had to think about it for about 15 seconds.
This past July, a screener at YUL asked a supervisor whether my mini (like the ones you get at Hallowe'en) Snickers bar in my carryon was considered a liquid.
And if that wasn't bad enough, the supervisor had to think about it for about 15 seconds.
Jan 20, 2009, 5:21 am
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This is what happens when we use our airports as a jobs program for habitual paint huffers.
What if you put it in a blender?
peace,
~Ben~
What if you put it in a blender?
peace,
~Ben~
Jan 20, 2009, 3:20 pm
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This past July, a screener at YUL asked a supervisor whether my mini (like the ones you get at Hallowe'en) Snickers bar in my carryon was considered a liquid.
Hmm, now that I think about it, the filling in a Three Musketeers bar is suspiciously gel-like!
Jan 20, 2009, 3:33 pm
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human feces, at least mine, on a bad day, can pass as liquid. if it is worth it to you to create the problems with TSA, i would gladly provide you with half a pound or so of my personal special product in an autographed plastic one quart very very weak plastic baggie.................
if this product takes off, it will no longer be offered at no charge.
if this product takes off, it will no longer be offered at no charge.
