so you're saying chuck nebula is only in comic books?reams? helen (laughing): trying to make the refrigerator door open by itself? something like that. well, you've been a pretty good girl today. i suppose one snack wouldn't hurt. mmm, yum! ah... my favorite. you know what? there are some pretty nice things about earth. cheese snoodles? that's your favorite thing about earth? no, you're my favorite thing. aw. but cheese snoodles are a close second. astro! "astro" isn't a word by itself, but words that start with "astro" have something to do with stars or outer space. for instance... astronaut! an astronaut is a person who travels around in space. there have been many famous astronauts, like john glenn and neil armstrong and sally ride. they were all astronauts. another "astro" word is "astronomy." astronomy is the study of stars, and astronomers are scientists who learn about stars. another "astro" word is "asteroid." an asteroid is a big rock in space. asteroids are smaller than planets but are bigger than a house. that's an asteroid. d

cut, and we are released, oakland, san francisco, earth, to all earth, ocean to sky, wind to star nebulae again you and me, we, the people, the people, (inaudible) it is the people, bay bridge, hold on to each other. move now. rise now. for the world to see. thank you so much. [ applause ] >> thank you very much for those artful words and it is hard to believe that you are from southern california. you are welcome here any time.

cut, and we are released, oakland, san francisco, earth, to all earth, ocean to sky, wind to star nebulae again you and me, we, the people, the people, (inaudible) it is the people, bay bridge, hold on to each other. move now. rise now. for the world to see. thank you so much. [ applause ] >> thank you very much for those artful words and it is hard to believe that you are from southern california. you are welcome here any time. the construction of the newly span has been a public, private partnership from the get go and that spirit of partnership is in full force today as well. in particular, i would like to recognize the corporate sponsors of today's event, listed on the big screens. first off, presenting level sponsors bridge floor a joint vendor and ty wane international and bright tell incorporated and ae com and xerox, thanks to these and all of our sponsors and while we are at it let's thank the bay bridge alliance and the president winston for making all of this. thank you. >> thank you. >> it is a landmark event marking the end of 24 years to deliver seismic safety to all seven

you're... ( laughs demonically ) kodo, from the crab nebula! prepare to be neutralized!time. and sometimes when she's on the phone, she gets all giggly. boyfriend. what? my mom does not have a boyfriend! any unexpected deliveriess of flowers lately? huh... now that you mention it... when she's doing something does she stop suddenly stare into space and sigh like this? ( makes lovelorn sigh ) well, just once or twice. i rest my case. boyfriend. maybe she does have a boyfriend. but who? your book reports were all satisfactory with a few exceptions. great... another f. what? this can't be mine! ( gasps ): it is! that's my pizza stain! i'm telling you, arthur, it's him. mr. ratburn's my mother's boyfriend. that's ridiculous! oh, yeah? well, look at this. when was the last time i got an a in his class? well... he probably gave it to me so i'd like him better. oh! this is the end! i'm doomed! first, he'll come over to dinner. ( giggling ) delightful dinner, my dear. well, buster, only one slice left. guess the number i'm thinking of between one and ten, and it's yours. seven?