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Posts Made By: Darian Rachal

May 28, 2008 06:47 AM Forum: Politics

Anything wrong with this picture?

Posted By Darian Rachal
http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2008/05/26/9198/ :S

I guess one question that enters my mind is, how long can this be sustained?

June 6, 2008 09:52 PM Forum: Politics

Obama's statement about 57 states?

Posted By Darian Rachal
I'm sure most of you have seen the video where Obama is talking about having been in all 57 states. Anybody have any idea why he used that number? He said it in such a manner that it seemed deliberate.

Was this a coded message that those "in the know", such as Farrakhan's followers would understand. I seem to recall Farrakhan being fascinated with numbers, on some occasions.

I know it's an odd thing, but a friend mentioned it, and it made me wonder just a bit. :S

June 11, 2008 09:59 PM Forum: Reflectors

ProPlanet 8" and 10" scopes

Posted By Darian Rachal
I noticed in the latest issue of Astronomy Technology Today that Discovery is coming out with a couple of truss tube reflectors, specifically designed to enhance planetary observing, at very reasonable prices.

The 8"F9 is $1000.00 and the 10" F7.2 is $1300.00. They have some very nice features according to the article.

June 25, 2008 05:11 AM Forum: Politics

Anti-Obama site

Posted By Darian Rachal
For those that cannot get enough anti-Obama information: http://noquarterusa.net/blog/ smile

June 26, 2008 02:41 PM Forum: Sports

Tiger after surgery?

Posted By Darian Rachal
I was quite impressed with Tiger's play in the US Open. It's obvious that he is in a league by himself. Has anyone ever really dominated the game the way he has? It'll be interesting to see if his surgery affects his play at all.

July 2, 2008 03:17 PM Forum: Politics

Limbaugh signs 400 million dollar deal

Posted By Darian Rachal
Hope the link works. Just noticed this. FWIW.

http://www.drudgereport.com/flashrl.htm

July 3, 2008 09:49 PM Forum: Off Topic Discussions

Mexican Coca Colas better?

Posted By Darian Rachal
Recently, I was browsing through the Mexican food section of our local Super 1 and I noticed these Coca Colas bottled in Mexico, in a couple of sizes(approx. 12 and 16 ounces). A stick-on label mentioned they were made with cane sugar. I believe the US cokes are made with fructose or sucrose. I bought one and it "seemed" to remind me of the way Cokes used to taste. The bottles were also "Retornable", at least that was printed on the bottle. I've not checked with Super 1 to see if they are.

Can anyone verify that they taste better or perhaps it was just my imagination, since they were from exotic Mexico?

July 14, 2008 01:45 PM Forum: Politics

Interesting New Yorker cover

Posted By Darian Rachal
I assume this is legitimate. When I saw it yesterday, I thought it might be a prank.

http://patriotroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/new-yorker-cover.jpg

July 17, 2008 12:14 AM Forum: Reflectors

Orion 3.6" off axis reflector on SALE

Posted By Darian Rachal
FWIW, I noticed on the Orion site that these are on sale for $234.00. Not a bad price if someone wants one just to play around with.
http://www.telescope.com/control/product/~category_id=optical_tube/~pcategory=telescopes/~product_id=09768

July 22, 2008 10:33 PM Forum: Reflectors

NEW:Orion 190mm Mak Newt Astrograph

Posted By Darian Rachal
Don't know if this is newsworthy or not, but I thought I'd pass it on.
http://www.telescope.com/control/product/~category_id=optical_tube/~pcategory=telescopes/~product_id=09972

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