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Yesterday, 04:05 AM

redshifter replied to a thread Looking for a solid pair of binoculars in Astronomical Observing, Equipment and Accessories

Oops! Thanks for the heads up! Orginial post corrected.

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Yesterday, 01:00 AM

redshifter replied to a poll Poll: What poses more of a threat to our planet? in Astronomy

Greatest threat to humanity: 1) Resource shortages/environmental damage because of climate change and/or overpopulation. 2) Asteriod/comet impact....

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Yesterday, 12:49 AM

redshifter replied to a thread Looking for a solid pair of binoculars in Astronomical Observing, Equipment and Accessories

Nick's advice is good. I have 4 prs. of binocs and can attest to the validity of his statements. Not sure what your budget is, but here's a couple...

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2013-May-17, 11:35 PM

redshifter replied to a thread End of the world? Nope. in Off-Topic Babbling

I don't blame you...1 root canal, 2 crowns, 3 fillings all in the last year. 'The world ending' might be more pleasant...and cheaper :whistle:

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2013-May-17, 10:48 PM

redshifter replied to a thread Non trivial things that amuse... in Off-Topic Babbling

Can your niece hire me? I need to take a nap...

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2013-May-17, 08:44 PM

redshifter replied to a thread Olympic Sports You'd Like To See in Fun-n-Games

Lego swallowing

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2013-May-15, 06:42 PM

redshifter replied to a thread Your current weather? in Off-Topic Babbling

And sure enough, it was all over the news...though there were some pretty high winds in my area as well as a single instance of thunder.

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2013-May-15, 05:53 PM

redshifter replied to a thread Global warming- not new!! in Against the Mainstream

So? That's just how science works. Do you have scientific evidence that counters evidence that human activities are changing our climate? ...

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2013-May-14, 11:57 PM

redshifter replied to a thread Global warming- not new!! in Against the Mainstream

If you see this as nothing more than a 'my scientists are better than your scientists' debate, then surely you can present evidence that refutes the...

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2013-May-14, 08:14 PM

redshifter replied to a thread Really unusual pet names (yours or others') in Off-Topic Babbling

When my wife was a kid, she had a cat named Cindy R. Cocoa.

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2013-May-14, 12:08 AM

redshifter replied to a thread Life, Maturity and stuff in Off-Topic Babbling

I think staying physically and mentally active is important, no matter your age. I'm a few short years away from 50 (and my wife teases me about...

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2013-May-13, 07:34 PM

redshifter replied to a thread Your current weather? in Off-Topic Babbling

I guess posting about our dry spell did the trick, rain started up last night and showers forecast through the week. My lawn is grateful for the...

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2013-May-12, 10:57 PM

redshifter replied to a thread Your current weather? in Off-Topic Babbling

After a near record wet April, we're having a record dry May - 0.0 inches of precip for May until a light shower this AM. We also set a couple high...

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2013-May-12, 10:47 PM

redshifter replied to a thread Global warming- not new!! in Against the Mainstream

Did you read any of the science at the link Strange posted? What specifically do you disagree with at that link? What evidence can you present that...

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2013-May-10, 10:45 PM

redshifter replied to a thread Goodbye for a while, dear friends. in Off-Topic Babbling

I hope things work out OK for you and you're back with us soon! Good luck!

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2013-May-10, 05:39 PM

redshifter replied to a thread 2008 to 2013 Saturn Comparison in Astrophotography

With the string of nice weather in the Pacific NW, I've been out 3 times over the last week. Last weekend the transparency was pretty good for...

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2013-May-09, 09:30 PM

redshifter replied to a thread Should the U.S.A. put a '57' chevy in high orbit above Earth? in Off-Topic Babbling

No one in their right mind would put a '432 in orbit. Everyone knows the hyperbolic metastabilizing neutron generator is far superior in the '433...

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2013-May-07, 08:15 PM

redshifter replied to a thread Olympic Sports You'd Like To See in Fun-n-Games

Thumb wrestling Synchronized wedgies ( well, maybe I wouldn't want to see that after all...)

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2013-May-06, 08:36 PM

redshifter replied to a thread Is there any chance that a good science fiction movie will soon be produced? in Small Media at Large

As already stated, how would you define 'good' SF movies or 'good' SF books? What's your criteria for 'good' SF? I've seen a few SF movies I'd...

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2013-May-06, 05:41 PM

redshifter replied to a thread Your current weather? in Off-Topic Babbling

Apparently summer is here early in the Pacific NW. Usually it gets here late, like after the 4th of July. This year it arrived this weekend, with...

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2013-May-03, 08:27 PM

redshifter replied to a thread What song are you listening to? in Fun-n-Games

I'm listening to a lot of Slayer today in memory of Jeff Hanneman who passed away yesterday...RIP :(

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2013-May-03, 01:03 AM

redshifter replied to a thread What song are you listening to? in Fun-n-Games

Outstanding drummer! Currently listening to Mahogany Rush - Moonwalk

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2013-May-02, 09:33 PM

redshifter replied to a thread Your current weather? in Off-Topic Babbling

An official beautiful Spring Day here in the Pacific NW. Even better: long term forecast is showing a string of over a week of nice weather. ...

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2013-Apr-30, 12:36 AM

redshifter replied to a thread Does Anybody Know The Name Of... in Off-Topic Babbling

How about this clock: http://longnow.org/clock/

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2013-Apr-27, 09:36 PM

redshifter replied to a thread Best non-comedy moment in a comedy in Small Media at Large

Agreed. Lots of powerful non comedic moments in that show, and calling MASH a 'comedy' doesn't really describe it well enough, nor do it justice...

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2013-Apr-26, 12:15 AM

redshifter replied to a thread Your current weather? in Off-Topic Babbling

Yay! 70 degrees!

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2013-Apr-26, 12:14 AM

redshifter replied to a thread How safe is buying stuff off e-bay ? in Off-Topic Babbling

I've purchase relatively expensive electronics over E-bay (amplifiers for my home theater addiction) and never had an issue. Timely shipping and the...

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2013-Apr-26, 12:07 AM

redshifter replied to a thread Will comet ison cause a CME? in Astronomy

Comet ISON is not a threat to us. It WILL NOT hit the Earth. Also, I don't think there's any direct evidence to suggest that comets are the cause...

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2013-Apr-24, 12:49 AM

redshifter replied to a thread Could we be detected from Alpha Centauri? in Life in Space

I'm not sure about the propagation of radio waves through interstellar space -- how far they can travel vs. how powerful the transmitter is or if...

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