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13 December, 2002Terms You Should Know (or just for fun!) Beakers = the scientists and techs who work in the labs Big Red = the big red heavily insulated parka Bunny boots = big, heavy, white, air lock boots - very warm, but clunky to wear CDC = Clothing Distribution Center in Christchurch Cheech = Christchurch Crary = the huge science lab in McMurdo DI or DIW = de-ionoized water ECW = Extreme Cold Weather gear Helo = helicopter HCl = hydrochloric acid LTER = Long Term Ecological Research project MacOps = McMurdo Operations - they monitor the radio frequencies and mount rescue operations when needed MacTown = McMurdo Midrats = any person who works the late night shift and eats midnight rations in the dining hall at McMurdo NGs = pronounced "ingees" - new guys Ob Hill = Observation Hill - a large hill overlooking McMurdo with a cross commemorating Robert Falcon Scott's life
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