NATURAL and NON-TOXIC ALTERNATIVES. See the Sea.org. It is not only when you use these chemical products that you are exposed to possibly negative effects. VOC's (volatile organic compounds) are part of many common household products. VOC's are found in the air of most homes where products such as cleaners are used and stored.
Sally Ride became the first American woman to go into space when she flew on the space shuttle Challenger on June 18, 1983. She made two shuttle flights, and later became a champion for science education and a role model for generations.
Here's the essay that Bear Ride has been sending around as a tribute to her sister: Sally Ride was the first American woman to go into space and she was my big sister. Sally died peacefully on July 23rd after a courageous 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer. I was at her side. We grew up in Encino, CA.