Posts Made By: George Blahun

Dave:
I think the only graceful way out of this unfortunate diversion, is for you to admit your initial post was in poor taste and a bad choice resulting from your anger towards Obama. I understand, although I don't agree, with your anger. This is not only irrelevant, it is really "out there" and is impossible to take seriously.

George

Herb, I agree this has a good outcome, but here it is on ABC network: http://abcnews.go.com/
direct to article here: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/14-year-phoenix-boy-shoots-armed-intruder-16635787#.T-Zv347ma1k
George

Dave, I have a theory. You are actually a liberal and just post these items to make the right wing look bad.

George

This is a good day for everyone who does not have or can't get healthcare. The Republicans don't stand a chance at repealing this. For those like myself who view MSNBC regularly, the decision is no surprise. Lawrence O'Donnell has been saying for 2 years this was basically a tax. This law will improve the quality of life for millions of US citizens. While it wasn't the single payer version I wanted, this is a good day for America. Go ahead, flame away, I'm too busy gloating to care.

Here's the EP count since Reagan.

—President Barack Obama: 1
—President George W. Bush: 6
—President Bill Clinton: 14
—President George H.W. Bush: 1
—President Ronald Reagan: 3

Man Dave, you really know how to put two pounds of crap in a one pound bag. Rarely have I read such a grandiose line of propaganda. I doubt you know many guys whose companies pay an average of $12 million a year more than comparable companies run by democrats. I'll bet even the moderate conservatives (you probably call them leftists) cringe at your conclusions. The article you referenced is actually interesting and seems to be objectively written. Your conclusions and observations, not so much. You're one of the few people who could start with an article about taxes and risk aversion and end up with a tie in to "global warming hoax" and "pro-choice".

Here is the email I sent:

Dear Ms. Platt:
Please reconsider your decision not to allow Astromart the same access to JPL/NASA which Sky and Telescope, Astronomy and Space.com have been given. You may be aware of the nearly 100,000 members of Astromart who visit the site regularly, but that number is only a fraction of the total number of people, many of them children, who are impacted by Astromart members. For instance, I am a member of the Thames Amateur Astronomical Society (TAAS). We manage an observatory for students of the Pine Point School in Stonington, CT and give monthly presentations at their observatory to the students, their parents and faculty. In addition we do numerous public events every year at many area schools including Connecticut College and the Coast Guard Academy. Much of the topical information related to space and astronomy is derived by members of TAAS from visits to Astromart where news items are posted on the home page. You also may not be aware
of the world class imagers, astronomers, optical designers and physicists who post regularly in the forums section. The bottom line is this, there are likely millions of people who receive information indirectly through Astromart. Candidly, I don't know what your criteria is for inclusion in the JPL/NASA access, but surely Astromart is a worthy recipient of this access. Thanks very much for your time.

Sincerely,

George Blahun
Quaker Hill, CT
860-443-3333 (home office)

Doug, I guess I'm just another liberal nutcase, his arguments all make sense to me. Believing in creationism may not inhibit the ability of someone in building a house, but it might impede one's chances of getting into Cornell, MIT etc. That's not to say creationists are unintelligent, ( I really don't believe that) but they do have different standards for definitions of reason, proof and truth. If you believe in creationism, you might just as well believe in the tooth fairy and the Easter bunny.

George

Allan:

Everyone has posted some good advice, as you see there are a lot of opinions. Attending a club outing, as suggested, is a great idea. I'd also like to make a plug for trying binoviewers. I gave up single eye viewing years ago and have never looked back. The SCT is a great scope for binoviewing, so if you have an opportunity to look through some, see if you like it. Not everyone likes the experience and enough has been written about them already so I won't go into the benefits here, but check them out if you can.

George

Peter, Hello. I'm sorry to hear about your eyesight. There is some good data about the use of Astaxanthin Supplementation in preventing age related deterioration of eyesight. It isn't that expensive (available at most health food stores) and you can also eat blueberries and carrots for other carotenoids. If nothing else, I believe it will slow down any loss of vision. You can do some research on it through google. It's difficult to prove anything with one person's experience, but I'm 63 and have 20-15 vision with a 7mm dilated pupil, according to my eye doctor. I eat tons of berries and carrots and supplement with astaxanthin.

George