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September 7, 2009 11:05 PM Forum: Meteorites & Meteors

Tektites, anyone?

Posted By Paul Gustafson

Impactite from Monturaqui crater, Atacama Desert, Chili, 4 g. It is a fusion of meteorite and terrestrial material.

September 7, 2009 11:08 PM Forum: Meteorites & Meteors

Tektites, anyone?

Posted By Paul Gustafson

Darwin Glass from Australia, 10 g

September 7, 2009 11:10 PM Forum: Meteorites & Meteors

Indochinite disc, shaped like a red blood cell. This was spinning around one axis while in the plastic state, resulting in the thicker edge. It looks black, but is translucent with a bright enough light.

September 9, 2009 10:07 AM Forum: Meteorites & Meteors

Tektites, anyone?

Posted By Paul Gustafson

Phillipinite, or Rizalite, 216 g. Most have a flattened side, this one does not. It's also pretty rare for one this size to not have fractured on impact.

September 9, 2009 10:15 AM Forum: Meteorites & Meteors

Tektites, anyone?

Posted By Paul Gustafson

Lei Gong Mo, "Ink Stone of the Fire God (or Thunder God)" China 16 g. One theory for the intricate surface markings in the Indochina tektites is that they are the results of water and weathering over time. This specimen cracked apart on impact, revealing an interior bubble. All surfaces were exposed to the same weathering, but the inside of the bubble is smooth while the outside displays the classic patterns, making this theory less likely.

September 9, 2009 10:22 AM Forum: Meteorites & Meteors

Tektites, anyone?

Posted By Paul Gustafson

Muong Nong, a layered tektite, China, 706 g.

September 9, 2009 01:33 PM Forum: Sports

Is Rich Rod back from the brink?

Posted By Paul Gustafson

If he wins this weekend he is set for good. My brother and I will be at the game. smile

The practice hours thing seems to be much ado about nothing, a Freep article by a journalist who wants Rich Rod gone and Les Miles in his place. UM went right to the top when they hired an attorney to investigate; he's the past compliance office of the NCAA, an Ohio State grad. Info leaked from the investigation so far shows UM to be in compliance.

Here's a story you won't find in the Detroit Free Press:

http://tinyurl.com/lnmcdc

He played against Western Michigan:

http://www.crescent-news.com/news/article/4663684

September 14, 2009 08:15 PM Forum: Sports

Jesus loses to Satan

Posted By Paul Gustafson

I attended the game with my brother, was probably the most exciting game I have every seen in person. Huge momentum swings, missed opportunities for each team to strike a kill shot, great game for Forcier.

September 17, 2009 12:50 PM Forum: Meteorites & Meteors