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gelinas
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response 154 of 335:
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Jul 31 18:59 UTC 2003 |
(I think the second sentence of the antepenultimate paragraph should have used
"zenith" instead of "azimuth": Mars will rise in the east at 10 p.m. and reach
its _zenith_ at about 3 a.m."
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keesan
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response 155 of 335:
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Jul 31 19:55 UTC 2003 |
Will you be able to see Mars from downtown Ann Arbor on a clear day?
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tpryan
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response 156 of 335:
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Jul 31 20:05 UTC 2003 |
Apparently, since it will rise at night, it will take a clear
night. ;)
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mary
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response 157 of 335:
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Jul 31 23:22 UTC 2003 |
I think we should have a Grexpedition to Peach Mountain
observatory on one of the three open houses that will
be happening during this window.
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tod
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response 158 of 335:
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Jul 31 23:30 UTC 2003 |
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i
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response 159 of 335:
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Aug 1 00:25 UTC 2003 |
Just under the observatory.
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mcnally
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response 160 of 335:
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Aug 1 01:46 UTC 2003 |
After moving out of my apartment in Bellevue, WA, and after much travel
across the northern United States and western Canada, I have settled for
the time being in Ketchikan, AK, where I plan to stay for at least the
rest of the summer, possibly longer, as I figure out what I'd like to do
next.
I've been quite enjoying myself so far, enjoying lots of time on the
beautiful sheltered waterways of the Inside Passage and out in the stunning
forests that cover the myriad islands of SE Alaska.
Participation on Grex will remain infrequent at least until the remainder
of my household goods (including computer) arrive (via barge) from Seattle
and possibly for a while thereafter. I've been spending about half of my
time in Ketchikan and half exploring the area nearby, camping and/or visiting
remote forest service cabins (beyond the end of the road system and only
reachable by boat or seaplane) with my sister and friends. Once I settle
in a bit and get a home internet connection set up, I'll post some pictures
from my travels (once I find a place to host them..)
If anyone's cruising Alaska this summer, your ship will almost certainly
be stopping in Ketchikan. Drop me a line if you'll be coming ashore.
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jaklumen
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response 161 of 335:
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Aug 1 06:49 UTC 2003 |
Crap-- well, there goes my plan to visit Mike. Ah well-- the only
time I was coming near the Seattle area was in late August for a
family reunion (wife's side) with all her family members.
Might have to go visit Todd instead ;)
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tod
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response 162 of 335:
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Aug 1 17:40 UTC 2003 |
This response has been erased.
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polytarp
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response 163 of 335:
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Aug 1 17:40 UTC 2003 |
You wouldn't be.
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jaklumen
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response 164 of 335:
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Aug 2 03:51 UTC 2003 |
Didn't ask you, bub.
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polytarp
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response 165 of 335:
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Aug 2 18:09 UTC 2003 |
I hardly see how that bars me from commenting, fatty.
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naftee
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response 166 of 335:
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Aug 2 19:21 UTC 2003 |
Arbornet just died. Like, JUST died. Like, died a couple minutes ago.
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jep
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response 167 of 335:
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Aug 2 19:34 UTC 2003 |
M-Net is fine, though.
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naftee
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response 168 of 335:
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Aug 6 04:22 UTC 2003 |
Sure is.
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russ
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response 169 of 335:
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Aug 7 22:33 UTC 2003 |
RISKS digest volume 22 issue 83 is in /a/r/u/russ/risks/risks-22.83
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krj
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response 170 of 335:
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Aug 7 22:48 UTC 2003 |
Downtown East Lansing hosts the Great Lakes Folk Festival this weekend,
Friday August 8 through Sunday August 10. The biggest names at the
festival will be bluegrass/old-time legend Ralph Stanley (one performance
only, 8 pm Saturday), the Barra MacNeils (Scottish folk/pop from
Cape Breton), Irish-American singer Cathie Ryan, and African thumb-piano
player Stella Chiweshe. There's also Scandinavian music, Cajun,
traditional American folk, and probably more.
http://www.greatlakesfolkfest.net
The festival is located in the heart of downtown East Lansing; its
east edge is approximately where El Azteco is, and it stretches
west towards the bus station and Valley Court Park. Four stages, and
some craft and food areas.
The festival is free, though roving gangs of official fundraisers
will try to get you to donate some money.
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edina
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response 171 of 335:
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Aug 8 14:41 UTC 2003 |
That's a seriously great line-up!! Dr. Ralph for free!?? That's amazing.
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gregb
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response 172 of 335:
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Aug 8 15:07 UTC 2003 |
Now there's something I haven't seen in years. I remember learning how
to play a thumb piano (a.k.a, sansa) back in high school. It was a
little sore at first, but when my callouses built up, it was great.
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goose
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response 173 of 335:
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Aug 8 18:40 UTC 2003 |
A report on WOUM this morning said that this may be the last year of the
festival.
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krj
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response 174 of 335:
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Aug 8 19:47 UTC 2003 |
That would be sad but not unsurprising, given the current budgetary
crises for the City of East Lansing and Michigan State University, who
cover a large share of the costs.
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krj
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response 175 of 335:
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Aug 8 19:50 UTC 2003 |
(Lansing State Journal coverage says the festival is looking at cutbacks
for next year but doesn't suggest that the festival would likely close:
http://www.lsj.com/things/events/030808folk_1a-5a.html
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albaugh
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response 176 of 335:
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Aug 12 18:00 UTC 2003 |
[The web site and information given below are legitimate. Unsure about
true efficacy of the "click for food" mechanism, but it's there. ]
Animal Rescue
Your help is appreciated. :-) It takes 2 seconds and costs nothing!
Animal Rescue League Request This seems pretty simple...
Please tell ten friends to tell ten today! The Animal Rescue Site
is having trouble getting enough people to click on it daily to
meet their quota of getting free food donated every day to abused
and neglected animals. It takes less than a minute to go to their
site and click on "feed an animal in need" for free. This doesn't
cost you a thing. Their corporate sponsors/advertisers use the
number of daily visits to donate food to abandoned/neglected
animals in exchange for advertising. Here's the website! Pass it
along to people you know. The address is:
http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/
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albaugh
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response 177 of 335:
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Aug 13 16:45 UTC 2003 |
IWLTA that at 4 o'clock ET this morning, looking south into the crystal clear
night sky (at least it was in western Wayne county, in Plymouth), was one of
the most beautiful sights you're likely to see with the naked eye: Pretty
close to the left of the bright moon, just past its full, was a very bright
object. This is the planet Mars, which we have been told is as close to Earth
as it has been in perhaps 60,000 years.
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gregb
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response 178 of 335:
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Aug 13 19:41 UTC 2003 |
Actually, that was mentioned in an earlier post. Bu the 27th, it's
supposed to be the closest. I sure hope it's clear that night.
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