| PriceIsRight |
I'm sure I'll get plenty of :rolleyes: posts. Save 'em.
I see we have a lot of Darksiders who have multiple hobbies, and interest in the Sciences. I figured I'd conglomerate the two subjects.
Feel free to post your hobbies and interests. Pics help also. Any subjects are welcome, and discussed.
We can discuss Science subjects here also. (Past, Current, Future).
Should be fun! |
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| PriceIsRight |
| I have lotsa hobbies. My main one is Astronomy. My Telescopes and Binoculars are in storage right now, so i can't get pics of those. I do have my small Scope here, A Meade ETX-60AT. |
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| Scales |
I like photography, fishing, keeping and breeding reptiles, fossil collecting, gardening, and cannabis alchemy (making hash and other products from marijuana). Except for photography, there is a lot of science to the rest of my favorite passtimes.
I'll dig up some pictures a bit later, I'm just on my way out the door.
I like this thread, good idea, just wanted to say that. |
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| SATANS BEST BUD |
NERDS !!!
I like any thing on History Channel or Discovery Channel. |
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Thanks, Scales.
Any musicians out there? Here are my 5 guitars.
3 Acoustic, 2 Electric.
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Quote: Originally posted by SATANS BEST BUD
PIR = Renaissance man :D |
:lol:
I'll get some pics of my keyboards also. |
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| AZ Marine |
| I just collect sports cards and stuff like that |
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On a science note, New Horizons, which is a Pluto-bound probe launched last January (I saw the launch), just past Jupiter for a gravity assist. The on-board cameras were tested, and passed with flying colors.
This coming Friday night, another rocket launch will happen. I'll post some pics if it goes off. |
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Quote: Originally posted by PriceIsRight
Any musicians out there? Here are my 5 guitars. |
Nice sunburst Les Paul, what year is that?
I have an accoustic, and a darkmatch stratocaster, but my pride and joy is this guitar, that I saved up for years to buy in my teens.
It is a 25 year anniversary re-issue of the 1967 Gibson S.G. Only 100 of them made for 1992, 25 in 4 different colors. I ordered (and paid for) mine in early 1991, and got one of the last "Heritage Cherry Red" available.
I was 14 in that picture, and dressed up for hippy day at school. |
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I collect Star Wars toys... I'd take a picture of them but my wife made me put them all away since I don't play with them... :(
Here's me and my Mini-Vader...
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| Scales |
Found a picture I've been looking for, for a while. Figured some on this board would like it.
I used to breed turtles. :p
Some pics of my 3 toed box turtles going at it.
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| PriceIsRight |
Quote: Originally posted by Scales
Nice sunburst Les Paul, what year is that?
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Mine is 1995. Nothing special, it's not rare.
I like your SG. I want to get one someday. |
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Quote: Originally posted by Scales
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Geez..I can see Zeke now..clicking away at Photoshop. |
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I'll throw a science question out there, since we'd all be involved in this:
The last 10 years or so, Astronomers have recorded Near-Earth Asteroids passing WAAAY too close to Earth. If one should be in our path of impact, what do you think is the best way to avoid that happening?
I can't say "blow it up" because now you have 150 asteroids hitting us. I think the best thing is, design a probe we can launch, attach itself to the asteroid, and gently 'push' it out of it's current path with jets. It may cost a lot, but it would be well worth it!
Ideas? |
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| JCis4U |
Quote: Originally posted by PriceIsRight
I'll throw a science question out there, since we'd all be involved in this:
The last 10 years or so, Astronomers have recorded Near-Earth Asteroids passing WAAAY too close to Earth. If one should be in our path of impact, what do you think is the best way to avoid that happening?
I can't say "blow it up" because now you have 150 asteroids hitting us. I think the best thing is, design a probe we can launch, attach itself to the asteroid, and gently 'push' it out of it's current path with jets. It may cost a lot, but it would be well worth it!
Ideas? |
Strap a rocket on it with just enough boost to change the asteroid's trajectory and slam it into the Middle East while secretly getting our troops the fuck outta there!
Good Miss America question! :D |
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| Scales |
Quote: Originally posted by PriceIsRight
I'll throw a science question out there, since we'd all be involved in this:
The last 10 years or so, Astronomers have recorded Near-Earth Asteroids passing WAAAY too close to Earth. If one should be in our path of impact, what do you think is the best way to avoid that happening?
I can't say "blow it up" because now you have 150 asteroids hitting us. I think the best thing is, design a probe we can launch, attach itself to the asteroid, and gently 'push' it out of it's current path with jets. It may cost a lot, but it would be well worth it!
Ideas? |
What about some kind of atomic bomb or something, that would blow it up to dust, or atleast very small peices that would burn up in our atmosphere before they hit the earth?
Or maybe we could see it coming, and time it so we were on the other side of the earth when it hit the earth , and get under desks and doorways :p
I think we should just quit trying to control things, and if one is going to hit us, let it hit us. Another ice age would combat global warming as well. |
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Quote: Originally posted by JCis4U
Strap a rocket on it with just enough boost to change the asteroid's trajectory and slam it into the Middle East while secretly getting our troops the fuck outta there!
Good Miss America question! :D |
I like it! |
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Quote: Originally posted by Scales
What about some kind of atomic bomb or something, that would blow it up to dust, or atleast very small peices that would burn up in our atmosphere before they hit the earth?
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Not a bad idea, and it would make a HELL of a meteor shower! But you can't predict that the bomb would blow every bit of it to dust. Don't forget, the outer parts would blow away from the explosion, and probably would stay largely intact.
Speaking of meteor showers, I wish I had my scanner out of storage. I'd post some of my meteor shower pics over the years. |
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Quote: Originally posted by PriceIsRight
I like it! |
On second though, Miss America may just want to try rubbing it with Preperation H. |
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Quote: Originally posted by JCis4U
On second though, Miss America may just want to try rubbing it with Preperation H. |
That's HEMMORHOID, not ASTEROID!
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Quote: Originally posted by TheEdge
Yes an atomic bomb could do that. However it could also just blow a small piece off of it. Not knowing for sure what it is made of is the problem. |
I've got a large collection of fossils and other cool hands-on type of things that I used to display at the zoo, or take along to educational displays and presentations. Anyways, I bought a collection of "meteor" pieces, and was amazed to find out how different they all were.
One peice I have, is unbeleivably heavy for it's size compared to anything else i've ever seen. |
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Quote: Originally posted by TheEdge
The problem is not knowing when and where all the asteroids or meteors are. Look here.
http://neat.jpl.nasa.gov/2001YB5.htm
They only discovered it days before it passed. |
That's true. They've stepped up efforts to scan the skies for NEA's. There is a group dedicated to scan photo plates for NEA's, and that's their only job! I hope they don't lag! |
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Quote: Originally posted by Scales
I've got a large collection of fossils and other cool hands-on type of things that I used to display at the zoo, or take along to educational displays and presentations. Anyways, I bought a collection of "meteor" pieces, and was amazed to find out how different they all were.
One peice I have, is unbeleivably heavy for it's size compared to anything else i've ever seen. |
it's probably an iron meteorite. They are SO dense. Even when they're small, they weigh a lot. You can test them with a magnet, if it attracts, it'll have iron in it.
I own 2 meteorites. |
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| PriceIsRight |
Here's my Fender Stage160 amp.
And a few of my keyboards, and mandolin.
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| MeSelf |
Quote: Originally posted by PriceIsRight
I'll throw a science question out there, since we'd all be involved in this:
The last 10 years or so, Astronomers have recorded Near-Earth Asteroids passing WAAAY too close to Earth. If one should be in our path of impact, what do you think is the best way to avoid that happening?
I can't say "blow it up" because now you have 150 asteroids hitting us. I think the best thing is, design a probe we can launch, attach itself to the asteroid, and gently 'push' it out of it's current path with jets. It may cost a lot, but it would be well worth it!
Ideas? |
What if we were to get a bunch of misfit geologists and oil drillers and detonation specialists, got them all drunk, throw a love interest in there, then stick them all on a rocket to land on the asteroid. We could then drill to the asteroid's center, plant some explosives, throw in a little more drama for your mama and take care of it that way...:bigthink:
Side note...PIR...Thanks so much for starting this thread...I hadn't yet after our photography conversations in fear of all the WGAS posters...Since e-bully edge is here and the knot has shown interest, I think we got out e-posse ready to take on the s**t stirrers...:D |
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I like those sideburns, I think I'll try those out for a while. |
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Quote: Originally posted by MeSelf
Side note...PIR...Thanks so much for starting this thread...I hadn't yet after our photography conversations in fear of all the WGAS posters...Since e-bully edge is here and the knot has shown interest, I think we got out e-posse ready to take on the s**t stirrers...:D |
Yes, I cleared it with BK, to make sure it was ok. It's not "bubba oriented," but it's still a large interest among Darksiders! |
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Quote: Originally posted by TheEdge
:lol: Don't worry they will show up eventually. I like science and space . Don't look like I am gonna see the eclipse though. It is really cloudy here. |
Yeah, it's cloudy here too. I have my optical equipment ready (what little I have outside of storage) but it looks futile. |
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| Scales |
Quote: Originally posted by MeSelf
Side note...PIR...Thanks so much for starting this thread...I hadn't yet after our photography conversations in fear of all the WGAS posters...Since e-bully edge is here and the knot has shown interest, I think we got out e-posse ready to take on the s**t stirrers...:D |
There was a photography thread? And I missed it?
But yeah, with you, PIR, Edge, BK and Scales (I'm going to start referring myself in 3rd person, it adds a 'coolness factor' don't cha think) already participating in this thread, I doubt we'll get many more "Revenge of the Nerd" pictures posted.
I'm sure there will be more people who like Science who will jump in this thread, I know Kali has mentioned Science before.
I also have an interest in self taught gynocology, and home dentistry. Still looking through pictures. |
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Quote: Originally posted by Scales
There was a photography thread? And I missed it?
I also have an interest in self taught gynocology, and home dentistry. Still looking through pictures. |
:lol:
We never had a photography thread, but we were going to start it. We can discuss it here. it's a hobby, AND a science! |
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Quote: Originally posted by PriceIsRight
Yeah, it's cloudy here too. I have my optical equipment ready (what little I have outside of storage) but it looks futile. |
I might get to see it here...We've had 30+ mph gusts all day and they have nearly blown the clouds out...The sun is just starting to set, so we'll see...The moon was big and bright last night, so I am hoping for a decent view... :cool: |
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| Scales |
Quote: Originally posted by PriceIsRight
Here's my Fender Stage160 amp.
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Is that a transistor or tube amp? A friend of mine has a "Fender reverb" which is tubes, and sounds great.
I have a Marshal "valve state". I'm not sure if they are still sold, but they were known for their "tube like" sound, and also being able to sound very clear, or very distorted, with different gain settings. |
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Quote: Originally posted by MeSelf
I might get to see it here...We've had 30+ mph gusts all day and they have nearly blown the clouds out...The sun is just starting to set, so we'll see...The moon was big and bright last night, so I am hoping for a decent view... :cool: |
Are you on east coast? The moon will be in mid-eclipse when it rises! |
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Quote: Originally posted by Scales
Is that a transistor or tube amp? A friend of mine has a "Fender reverb" which is tubes, and sounds great.
I have a Marshal "valve state". I'm not sure if they are still sold, but they were known for their "tube like" sound, and also being able to sound very clear, or very distorted, with different gain settings. |
Mine is transistor. My friend has tube amps, and I love the way they sound.
I have no complaints with mine, though. |
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Quote: Originally posted by PriceIsRight
Are you on east coast? The moon will be in mid-eclipse when it rises! |
Yeah, Greenville, SC... |
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Quote: Originally posted by PriceIsRight
We never had a photography thread, but we were going to start it. We can discuss it here. it's a hobby, AND a science! |
I am saving up to buy another camera, I've been without one since last year when mine quit working.
It was a fujifilm s5000, 3.1 mp. One of the first SLR / Point and shoot hybrid type cameras. I sure liked it, and can't wait to buy a better camera.
Here are just a few of my pictures, all I ever took the time to upload onto Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/longhaired_countryboy/ |
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Quote: Originally posted by MeSelf
Yeah, Greenville, SC... |
You're ringside! I see the clouds are moving out by you. I'll be cloudy, looks like.
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My only real hobby is i shoot trap, and just a little mark out to meself im actually pretty good, i used to collect baseball cards and shit.
im a huge fuckin history geek to im not gunna lie |
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Wow, some of those pics look like paintings! Nice clarity! |
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Quote: Originally posted by FTEnelson
My only real hobby is i shoot trap, and just a little mark out to meself im actually pretty good, i used to collect baseball cards and shit.
im a huge fuckin history geek to im not gunna lie |
That's cool! If you have pics, or topics, post them! |
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| great thread Price!! I could read about this kind of stuff all day. I'm into all things motorized, camping and fishing. oh, and golfing.....hockey too. love the astronomy tips too man, keep those iggies coming....:tu: |
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The other thing I really enjoy is genetics. I learned basic genetics at age 12 when I started breeding snakes. There are different color and pattern mutations that can be bred for, and knowing how genetics works has made quite a few of my friends very rich. (One friend, who sells hundreds of baby snakes each year, had 9 of them hatch that are worth 40,000 each, last year)
But when my wife bought horses, I realized that my knowledge of snake genetics could carry over to horses. Most horse people think that god picks the color of the babies....
Last year we had a baby horse, that showed 1 dilution color, 2 paint patterns, and had blue eyes.
There are going to be a lot of really cool looking baby horses born this year, thanks to my understanding of genetics - makes me a bit sad not to be involved with horses any more... |
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Quote: Originally posted by TheEdge
Yeh my wife hates that my TV usually doesn't leave the History or Discovery channel. |
I watch those a lot too, when I have time to actually watch TV hehee.
OK, I'll throw this out there:
What is everyone's stance on Flying Saucers? I have family and friends who were in the military. IMO, I think there's more going on out there than is let on, and I've had some confirmation on certain things.
Anyone disagree? |
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Quote: Originally posted by teeroy
great thread Price!! I could read about this kind of stuff all day. I'm into all things motorized, camping and fishing. oh, and golfing.....hockey too. love the astronomy tips too man, keep those iggies coming....:tu: |
Thanks, Tee! I played hockey for years, and I have pics of me playing at Nassau Coliseum in my old hard drive. I'll post them when I can get them.
I'm a BIG fisherman too! I tie flies for fly fishing also! |
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| PriceIsRight |
That's a nice cam! And the price is great! I'd expect it to be a lot more! |
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Quote: Originally posted by Scales
The other thing I really enjoy is genetics. I learned basic genetics at age 12 when I started breeding snakes. There are different color and pattern mutations that can be bred for, and knowing how genetics works has made quite a few of my friends very rich. (One friend, who sells hundreds of baby snakes each year, had 9 of them hatch that are worth 40,000 each, last year)
But when my wife bought horses, I realized that my knowledge of snake genetics could carry over to horses. Most horse people think that god picks the color of the babies....
Last year we had a baby horse, that showed 1 dilution color, 2 paint patterns, and had blue eyes.
There are going to be a lot of really cool looking baby horses born this year, thanks to my understanding of genetics - makes me a bit sad not to be involved with horses any more... |
I studied Biology in school, and I loved genetics! Many people don't realize that genetics ARE what you are! Every trait is decided through genetics.
We can really expand on this topic! |
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Quote: Originally posted by TheEdge
I totally agree with you. I think I saw one once before. I was driving close to home in the middle of a nice bright sunny day in my FTE. I was looking out my window and noticed a silver object in the sky. I watched it stay there for about 1 minute not moving then I blinked and it was gone instantly. |
When you utilize gravity, you can do anything
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Quote: Originally posted by FTEnelson
im a huge fuckin history geek to im not gunna lie |
In school I thought history was very boring. But I've really gained an interest in it, especially local history. The area I live in is rich with historical events and stories, so many of them leave us when the old timers die.
I've taped a few conversations with a few of the old timers around here, and wish I'd have been doing that for a long time.
The other thing I thought I would never be into is architecture. I've been gaining an appreciation for some of it lately actually. |
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Quote: Originally posted by PriceIsRight
I watch those a lot too, when I have time to actually watch TV hehee.
OK, I'll throw this out there:
What is everyone's stance on Flying Saucers? I have family and friends who were in the military. IMO, I think there's more going on out there than is let on, and I've had some confirmation on certain things.
Anyone disagree? |
I think a person would be ignorant to deny the possibility of extraterrestrial life. we are a mere speck in the universe.....and I'm sure some know the real iggy. (NOT Riley Martin...) :D |
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| PriceIsRight |
Quote: Originally posted by TheEdge
Yeh if you go to Wal-Mart and try to buy that camera it is going to run around 400 or more. I looked everywhere but I love NewEgg. |
I've seen similar ones to that in WalMart. I figured they'd be the best prices. I want to get a camera like that one day. I still like my 35mm for astrophotos, though. |
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| Scales |
Quote: Originally posted by PriceIsRight
When you utilize gravity, you can do anything
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I don't beleive in gravity, I think it is the biggest rib going... well, since the "moon landing" and that whole "the earth is round" crap :p |
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Quote: Originally posted by teeroy
I think a person would be ignorant to deny the possibility of extraterrestrial life. we are a mere speck in the universe.....and I'm sure some know the real iggy. (NOT Riley Martin...) :D |
hahah he cracks me up. Yes, I'm not asking anyone to breach security clearances, or secrecy pacts. Just opinions. |
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Quote: Originally posted by Scales
I don't beleive in gravity, I think it is the biggest rib going... well, since the "moon landing" and that whole "the earth is round" crap :p |
Gravity sucks. I keep falling down. |
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Quote: Originally posted by PriceIsRight
I watch those a lot too, when I have time to actually watch TV hehee.
OK, I'll throw this out there:
What is everyone's stance on Flying Saucers? I have family and friends who were in the military. IMO, I think there's more going on out there than is let on, and I've had some confirmation on certain things.
Anyone disagree? |
It's a sad statement for the universe if we're the most intelligent beings out there...:D
Joking aside, I don't have any proof, but want to believe in other intelligent life not from this planet. Unfortunately, a lot of the supporting data looses credibility because most often it's the wackos that get interviewed for having seen the UFOs... |
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Quote: Originally posted by MeSelf
It's a sad statement for the universe if we're the most intelligent beings out there...:D
Joking aside, I don't have any proof, but want to believe in other intelligent life not from this planet. Unfortunately, a lot of the supporting data looses credibility because most often it's the wackos that get interviewed for having seen the UFOs... |
Well, the wacko's ruin eveything. I understand some wacko's are not wacko's at all, but "purposeful" wacko's. get it?
If you weed out the nuts, and look at some REAL credible cases, anyone with half a brain can see that something is definitely there. |
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Quote: Originally posted by teeroy
I think a person would be ignorant to deny the possibility of extraterrestrial life. we are a mere speck in the universe.....and I'm sure some know the real iggy. (NOT Riley Martin...) :D |
I used to be more interested in extraterrestrial's than I am.
One thing I will never lose an interest in is Cryptozoology. Chupacabra, Bigfoot, Ogopogo, 'and, uh, things of that nature'
Just yesterday, I was on Chip's myspace site, and saw he is going to start doing an internet radio show about cryptids and things (remember that ghost hunter site....)
I started reading on the recent developements and findings of the "chupacabra" Seems to be something to it. Some weird looking animals that DNA has not been able to pin point, have been trapped and killed in Mexico and the Southern U.S.
I'm trying to find the live picture of one, looks a lot like these dead things, but much more cat like... |
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Quote: Originally posted by TheEdge
Yeh my wife hates that my TV usually doesn't leave the History or Discovery channel. |
I love the History channel. Modern marvels is one of my favorite shows. |
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Quote: Originally posted by Scales
I used to be more interested in extraterrestrial's than I am.
One thing I will never lose an interest in is Cryptozoology. Chupacabra, Bigfoot, Ogopogo, 'and, uh, things of that nature'
ust yesterday, I was on Chip's myspace site, and saw he is going to start doing an internet radio show about cryptids and things (remember that ghost hunter site....)
I started reading on the recent developements and findings of the "chupacabra" Seems to be something to it. Some weird looking animals that DNA has not been able to pin point, have been trapped and killed in Mexico and the Southern U.S.
I'm trying to find the live picture of one, looks a lot like these dead things, but much more cat like... |
oh cool! I've seen the stories on these things. Definitely cool. And Chip is doing a show on these subjects? Nice!
I definitely can see a "bigfoot" type man existing, and a "Loch Ness, Ogopogo" dinosaur-type animal surviving all this time. Who says they can't? They live in water, and would be protected against a meteoric destruction on Earth, right? |
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Wow, PIR. Great thread.
I'm a big Anatomical & Physiological nerd, myself. (I majored in Biology, minored in Immunology.)
I am a Massage Therapist, and I specialize in Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular Therapy. To save my hands, I gained certifications in CranioSacral Therapy and Manual Lymphatic Drainage, both soft tissue modalities. Lymphatic Drainage Therapy (LDT) is used in post-mastectomy and post-lymph nodectomy patients whose arms are now no longer able to drain lymph, thus filling with fluid (Lymphedema). LDT reroutes the lymph flow to other nodes for processing. If left untreated, the arm will eventually look like what you would think of as being Elephantitis, although the correct word is Elephantiasis.
I have 2 more certifications to obtain in LDT before I can treat Stage 4 Lymphedema. I have recently had a baby, and so my professional career is kind of on hold. I only treat private clients now at night or on weekends, so Stew can be home with the baby. |
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| Scales |
Quote: Originally posted by PriceIsRight
That's a nice cam! And the price is great! I'd expect it to be a lot more! |
That camera does look good, and I bookmarked that site.
Amazon.com has some great deals on Camera's lately. I'm thinking because I already have accessories for a fujifilm, I'll stick with that brand.
I like this one
http://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-Fine...72963308&sr=8-2 |
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Quote: Originally posted by onewhip
Wow, PIR. Great thread.
I'm a big Anatomical & Physiological nerd, myself. (I majored in Biology, minored in Immunology.)
I am a Massage Therapist, and I specialize in Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular Therapy. To save my hands, I gained certifications in CranioSacral Therapy and Manual Lymphatic Drainage, both soft tissue modalities. Lymphatic Drainage Therapy (LDT) is used in post-mastectomy and post-lymph nodectomy patients whose arms are now no longer able to drain lymph, thus filling with fluid (Lymphedema). LDT reroutes the lymph flow to other nodes for processing. If left untreated, the arm will eventually look like what you would think of as being Elephantitis, although the correct word is Elephantiasis.
I have 2 more certifications to obtain in LDT before I can treat Stage 4 Lymphedema. I have recently had a baby, and so my professional career is kind of on hold. I only treat private clients now at night or on weekends, so Stew can be home with the baby. |
Thnanks, Whip!
Wow, that's a great background you have! Lymphatic conditions are so common, but not very well known. You studied Biology too! That expands the discussions here! |
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| AZ Marine |
| every year, we have a huge ass gem and mineral show out here that you guys should check out. I think you guys would dig that. |
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Just thought I'd thow this out there, but it sounds like most of us are big science buffs. Does that include evolution? How does creationism factor into anyone's belief, or does it? I studied geology in college and have made a career in a branch of that science...
The sun just dropped below the horizon...I gonna run outside to check for the moon...Be back shortly... :p |
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Quote: Originally posted by Scales
That camera does look good, and I bookmarked that site.
Amazon.com has some great deals on Camera's lately. I'm thinking because I already have accessories for a fujifilm, I'll stick with that brand.
I like this one
http://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-Fine...72963308&sr=8-2 |
I love Amazon for things. They were once only books, now you can get everything! I found some books I had when i was young, and lost over the years. And I've looked at cameras on there too. I wish I was in a better financial state, but when i am, I'll be looking at that type of camera! |
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Quote: Originally posted by AZ Marine
every year, we have a huge ass gem and mineral show out here that you guys should check out. I think you guys would dig that. |
I wish I could get out there!
I knew a guy in NY who sold meteorites, I bought 2 from him. I love the rocks that are cut in half, with gemstone inside. They just cost so damn much! |
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Quote: Originally posted by PriceIsRight
I wish I could get out there!
I knew a guy in NY who sold meteorites, I bought 2 from him. I love the rocks that are cut in half, with gemstone inside. They just cost so damn much! |
yeah, they make some cash out here. From what I understand it is one of the biggest shows out there. You all have an open invite out here. |
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Quote: Originally posted by MeSelf
Just thought I'd thow this out there, but it sounds like most of us are big science buffs. Does that include evolution? How does creationism factor into anyone's belief, or does it? I studied geology in college and have made a career in a branch of that science...
The sun just dropped below the horizon...I gonna run outside to check for the moon...Be back shortly... :p |
Get pics of the moon!
As for evolution, I definitely believe in our race evolving and improving over centuries, to "keep up" with our environment. But going back to the start of Earth and our galaxy, universe, etc...I don't believe the Big Bang theory. I just don't, and i'm not sure why. I can't see a pinhead of "material" exploding, and forming galaxies, stars and planets.
I believe more, that it formed much the way it forms today..gas, dust, gravitational attractions, collapsing material, and forming. Where did it come from? I've never formed an opinion on that. |
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| PriceIsRight |
Quote: Originally posted by AZ Marine
yeah, they make some cash out here. From what I understand it is one of the biggest shows out there. You all have an open invite out here. |
Thanks, AZ. There are people who made MILLIONS finding meteorites, gems, etc..and selling them. Robert Haag is an example. He scours the planet finding, buying meteorites, and sells them. The man is a millionaire! |
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| Scales |
Quote: Originally posted by MeSelf
Just thought I'd thow this out there, but it sounds like most of us are big science buffs. Does that include evolution? How does creationism factor into anyone's belief, or does it? I studied geology in college and have made a career in a branch of that science... |
I am not a Christian, but have a lot of christian friends, many of which are big on science (including a science teacher). I've had some interesting conversations about evolution vs. the bible with them.
My travelling educational shows took me many places, including heavily religious groups. Many times I would have to leave my fossils at home, and not touch on evolution.
They beleive the earth is 5000 years old, and that fossils were put here by the devil and others who are trying to abolish Christianity.
Anyone ever read any books by Daniel Quinn? Really interesting way of looking at what we have done to this earth and why. Population explosion, the agricultural revolution, leaving our tribal ways, and organized religion. Makes a hell of a lot of sense. |
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| I grew up Christian, but I never went with the "God created everything" concept. There is a pure science to it all. naturally, religeons always have their views of everything, and that's fine. But I never followed that road. |
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Just a side note, the lunar eclipse is on NOW! it's cloudy where I am.
Also, you can see the International Space Station! Go to www.heavens-above.com and plug in your hometown. Times and coordinates are posted on the site for the ISS, satellites, planets, just about anything up there! |
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Quote: Originally posted by Scales
I am not a Christian... |
Another thought I've had lately. Now that Jesus and Mary's body's have been found, as well as their offsprings body, that throws a wrench into what Christians beleive.Like Howard says, they are now basically Jewish.
If you think of it though, Christianity is basically a religion that worships Jesus and Mary, Jesus being a profit, and a Jew, spreading the word of God, and worshiping God...
That would be kind of like If I started worshipping the second coming of Jesus, David Koresh.
Instead of Christianity, it would be called Koreshtianity, and my churches would have his pictures all over the place.
Time to head out, not trying to bash Christianity for all you Christians, but an interesting thought anyways. |
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| many people have called themselves gods over time. I don't know enough about the jesus and mary bodies to comment. I haven't read about it. But your view makes sense. I guess we;'ll have to wait to see the investigation. |
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I'll throw another of my hobbies out there. Classic cars. I've had a few over the years, and I have 1 right now. I'll build more in the future.
They will never match the old cars, EVER!
And my daily baby
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My favorite
I also collect Star Wars stuff, like the glasses that Burger King used to give out and Red Sox stuff |
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Quote: Originally posted by Deathshead
I also collect Star Wars stuff, like the glasses that Burger King used to give out and Red Sox stuff |
Nice jackson! Love it!
If you have pics of the SW stuff, post them! |
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For those who were interested in the Radio show Chip is planning, he has a website here
http://www.ueradio.com/ |
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| PriceIsRight |
Quote: Originally posted by Scales
For those who were interested in the Radio show Chip is planning, he has a website here
http://www.ueradio.com/ |
Thanks, I saved it.
I hope some east coasters got eclipse pics! I have clouds.
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Quote: Originally posted by PriceIsRight
Gravity sucks. I keep falling down. |
Gravity is what keeps me grounded ... :D
I can't say that I have any science-related hobbies. Almost all my hobbies involve using my hands (bowling, billiards, cross-stitching, various computer interests -- web design, graphics design, programming). I also enjoy American history (thanks to my wife and a fantastic history professor in college). Though I may not share in the various science interests, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading what each of you have posted. |
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My son is a science nut. He collects dinosaurs, fossils, geodes, crystals and such. His Geode collection must weigh 10k lbs and he refuses to break any open because he's certain the crystals are still growing inside. And if he waits long enough, he'll hit the motherload of crystal packed geode.
As for me, I collect animal skulls and bones. And dont give me any shit, or ill start a human collection as well. :p |
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Quote: Originally posted by mcbutton1970
Gravity is what keeps me grounded ... :D
I can't say that I have any science-related hobbies. Almost all my hobbies involve using my hands (bowling, billiards, cross-stitching, various computer interests -- web design, graphics design, programming). I also enjoy American history (thanks to my wife and a fantastic history professor in college). Though I may not share in the various science interests, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading what each of you have posted. |
Thanks, man. All hobbies can be discussed here, not only science. Cross-stitching..is that lanyard? or hook-rugging? |
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Quote: Originally posted by azkellie
My son is a science nut. He collects dinosaurs, fossils, geodes, crystals and such. His Geode collection must weigh 10k lbs and he refuses to break any open because he's certain the crystals are still growing inside. And if he waits long enough, he'll hit the motherload of crystal packed geode.
As for me, I collect animal skulls and bones. And dont give me any shit, or ill start a human collection as well. :p |
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Post some pics of the bones and fossils!
I would guess he's going to study Geology in school! |
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Quote: Originally posted by azkellie
As for me, I collect animal skulls and bones. And dont give me any shit, or ill start a human collection as well. :p |
Oooh Oooh oooh, so do I, and I've got a really cool story about that.
I must have 200 skulls, a lot of deer and bull skulls, and then 1 of damn near every animal you can think of (that is native to here)
About 5 years ago, I found some old buffalo skulls near a river bank and sand bar in the spring, lots of teeth, and some elk antlers and even some wooly mammoth tusk, from the ice age. We'd check each year after the thaw in some good spots.
Then, we found what looked like a horse skull. Figured it must be a moose or something, cause horses weren't brought over here until the 1500's by the spanish or whatever. So, it went in my "flower bed" in front of my house with many other old cool skulls.
During one of the Mothers day rattlesnake counts that I host here, we had 2 visitors from Australia attend and do slideshows in the evening for us. One was a herpetologist, the other was a paleantologist. He saw the skull in the flower bed and asked me where I found it and why I was keeping it outside.
So I told him. He told me to not let stay outside, it was a very old horse skull. Horses used to be native here, but were wiped out with the wooly mammoths during the ice age, very few good skulls have ever been found from them. He showed me why it was not a moose skull, horses have 2 cavities in their skull like this old one did.
Mine has the nasal bones intact!!! From looking into it, it seems to be the most complete prehistoric horse skull in existance, and one of very few intact skulls ever found.
I think it would be illegal for me to sell it, and if I notify the Saskatchewan Museum about it, they will take it away from me. So right now, it is an interesting discussion peice until I decide what to do with it.
I'm kind of hoping I can find rich collector of rare fossils and things to pay me big money for it.
If I can find the pictures I took of it I will post them, If I can't I'll make a point of taking some more pictures of it. |
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Quote: Originally posted by Scales
About 5 years ago, I found some old buffalo skulls near a river bank and sand bar in the spring, lots of teeth, and some elk antlers and even some wooly mammoth tusk, from the ice age. We'd check each year after the thaw in some good spots.
I think it would be illegal for me to sell it, and if I notify the Saskatchewan Museum about it, they will take it away from me. So right now, it is an interesting discussion peice until I decide what to do with it.
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Wow, Wooly Mammoth tusks?? Are they common to find up there? I'd think that would be a major find!
And you really think a museum would take the horse skull away? if you own it, how would they claim it? They might pay you to let them display it.
Post pics! |
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Quote: Originally posted by Scales
Oooh Oooh oooh, so do I, and I've got a really cool story about that.
I must have 200 skulls, a lot of deer and bull skulls, and then 1 of damn near every animal you can think of (that is native to here)
About 5 years ago, I found some old buffalo skulls near a river bank and sand bar in the spring, lots of teeth, and some elk antlers and even some wooly mammoth tusk, from the ice age. We'd check each year after the thaw in some good spots.
Then, we found what looked like a horse skull. Figured it must be a moose or something, cause horses weren't brought over here until the 1500's by the spanish or whatever. So, it went in my "flower bed" in front of my house with many other old cool skulls.
During one of the Mothers day rattlesnake counts that I host here, we had 2 visitors from Australia attend and do slideshows in the evening for us. One was a herpetologist, the other was a paleantologist. He saw the skull in the flower bed and asked me where I found it and why I was keeping it outside.
So I told him. He told me to not let stay outside, it was a very old horse skull. Horses used to be native here, but were wiped out with the wooly mammoths during the ice age, very few good skulls have ever been found from them. He showed me why it was not a moose skull, horses have 2 cavities in their skull like this old one did.
Mine has the nasal bones intact!!! From looking into it, it seems to be the most complete prehistoric horse skull in existance, and one of very few intact skulls ever found.
I think it would be illegal for me to sell it, and if I notify the Saskatchewan Museum about it, they will take it away from me. So right now, it is an interesting discussion peice until I decide what to do with it.
I'm kind of hoping I can find rich collector of rare fossils and things to pay me big money for it.
If I can find the pictures I took of it I will post them, If I can't I'll make a point of taking some more pictures of it. |
Were we seperated at birth?
I don't have quite as many as you, but i have quite a few. I have skulls from coyote, skunk, javalina. I have 2 whale vertebrae, dolphin ribs and skull, horse & cow bones, and a jaw of something I have no idea what it is.
I actually have a 'bone garden' in front of my house where i display some. It also serves purpose to keep weirdos and jahova witnesses away. As soon as I can I'll upload pics! |
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Quote: Originally posted by PriceIsRight
Wow, Wooly Mammoth tusks?? Are they common to find up there? I'd think that would be a major find!
And you really think a museum would take the horse skull away? if you own it, how would they claim it? They might pay you to let them display it.
Post pics! |
The Mammoth tusk I found is just a sliver of a tusk about the size of a finger. The local Veteranarian has a chunk about the size of an arm. That is a really rare find.
The laws in Saskatchewan are a bit tough on amateur archaeologist / paleontologist.
In Alberta, you are allowed to keep what you find, but you have to keep it in Alberta. Here, you have to report everything you find, and if they want to take it, it is theres.
I had a "surface collection" permit for a time. They were going to come out to see all of the stuff I had found, but never did, and never made me bring it to them... so technically, I guess I couldn't get in a lot of trouble the way things sit now.
Shortly after opening the zoo, a good friend of mine's father called me to come out to the farm, said he had something to donate to the museum portioin of the zoo.
Navajo rugs, jewlery, some teeth and some bones from an Indian Chief that he and his father excavated 50 years ago!!! That is a big no-no up here, even arrow heads can not be collected if found... legally.
To top it off, he said they had the skull at one time, but sent it to the museum to be dated, and the museum never sent it back to them like they said they would.
Needless to say, I thanked him for the offer, but did not take the stuff. He passed away a year ago, and if none of his family wants the stuff I might take it just for the memory, because he had wanted me to have it. |
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If anyone in the Northeast is interested. the Northeast Astronomy Forum is coming in April. When I lived in NY, I used to go every year. Speakers, vendors, workshops. it's the biggest show in the US.
http://www.rocklandastronomy.com/neaf/ |
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Quote: Originally posted by Scales
The laws in Saskatchewan are a bit tough on amateur archaeologist / paleontologist.
In Alberta, you are allowed to keep what you find, but you have to keep it in Alberta. Here, you have to report everything you find, and if they want to take it, it is theres.
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man, that sucks! What good is it if you find something, and they just take it? Who made that rule? |
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| Scales |
Quote: Originally posted by azkellie
Were we seperated at birth? |
Never too late to join up again, if ya know what I'm sayin... :D :D :D
Quote: Originally posted by azkellie
I don't have quite as many as you, but i have quite a few. I have skulls from coyote, skunk, javalina. I have 2 whale vertebrae, dolphin ribs and skull, horse & cow bones, and a jaw of something I have no idea what it is. |
I don't have as many "exotic" type of animals. A friend of mine is a taxidermist, and does taxidermy for a lot of the zoo's up here in Canada. He has every skull you can imagine, lions, tigers, lots of very cool stuff. He did a skeletonization of a 14' python for me, over 1000 bones to glue together.
Quote: Originally posted by azkellie
II actually have a 'bone garden' in front of my house where i display some. It also serves purpose to keep weirdos and jahova witnesses away. As soon as I can I'll upload pics! |
My "flower garden" is a few tulips, cool rocks, fossils and bones in the front of my house. Not only do the JW's stay away, but I don't even get any kids at Halloween!!!
Could have been cause soon after I bought my house, I really did it up for Hallowwen. I had a lot of freaky looking torches lit, skulls hanging on my house and put on stakes, had some red xmas lights in some of the skulls.... even I was a bit bugged out to walk past it and come in the house. |
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| We have all kinds of indian shenanigans here...everywhere. I've found all kinds of pottery and what not, nothing major and no biggie. My marine stuff is totally my pride however, its illegal. Thats a whole nother story. Stil tryin to upload....stupid t-mobile! :mad: |
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| Scales |
Quote: Originally posted by PriceIsRight
man, that sucks! What good is it if you find something, and they just take it? Who made that rule? |
It is a beef with the professionals, that many amateur home people fuck up the finds for the scientists.
So, in a perfect world, if someone found something, they would phone the government, and they would send out trained people to collect everything properly.
I can see their point - its just that they don't have the resources to send people out for everything, its just a nice law for them to use if they ever feel like it I guess.
My motto has always been, it is easier to ask for forgiveness, than to ask for permission. |
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Damn! The clouds just broke here, and the eclipse is over.
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Quote: Originally posted by Scales
It is a beef with the professionals, that many amateur home people fuck up the finds for the scientists.
So, in a perfect world, if someone found something, they would phone the government, and they would send out trained people to collect everything properly.
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I understand that, but the gov't should fund the scientists to allow them to go and search for these things! Science is 'search and discovery.' If scientists sit back, and let everyone else discover things, are they doing their job completely? |
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Speaking about Halloween, reminded me of another thing I used to like to do, that I haven't done in a few years.
Growing Giant Pumkins.
The first year I tried, I grew a few big ones, the largest being about 130 lbs. I moved it into the back yard, weighed it, and came in for a beer before I went back out to carve it.
To my horror, I heard "oh Ryan, come look at this"
Sarge, my big black and white male great dane, was fucking the pumkin, and pushing it all around the back yard. He wrecked it!!! I nearly cried.
The year after that, I did a lot of research and spent money on good pumkin seeds to really grow a giant. I started it under some grow lights in the house :p , then b | | | |
