How about those Longhorns?Posted By Darian Rachal |
Posts Made By: Darian Rachal
October 11, 2008 07:30 PM
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Sports
October 25, 2008 04:23 PM
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Religion
APOD 10-25-08Posted By Darian Rachal |
I check into the Astronomy Picture of the Day each day for some fantastic photos. I was looking at some of the faint galaxies beyond NGC 602 and focused on one that was rather faint and plain. I thought to myself, "that could be our galaxy" figuratively speaking.
Then the question of "what is man?" arose in my mind. Sometimes it seems that individuals(me) become so preoccuppied with events in our lives and in the world that we forget what we are part of.
Just one of those reflective moments that tend to put things in perspective(for me at least).
Anybody have any recommendations where high quality posters of some of the Hubble(or any other) shots, such as today's APOD can be purchased, based on your experience?
Then the question of "what is man?" arose in my mind. Sometimes it seems that individuals(me) become so preoccuppied with events in our lives and in the world that we forget what we are part of.
Just one of those reflective moments that tend to put things in perspective(for me at least).
Anybody have any recommendations where high quality posters of some of the Hubble(or any other) shots, such as today's APOD can be purchased, based on your experience?
October 30, 2008 09:55 PM
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Off Topic Discussions
Cell phone suggestions for 76 year old?Posted By Darian Rachal |
My 76 year old mother has decided to get a cell phone and do away with land lines in two diferent houses. I use a cell only on occasion when I travel, so my Virgin Oyster phone is adequate for my needs, but she would need something with free afternoon/night minutes, economical, dependable, and an extremely simple to use phone.
Since this is something I know little about, I thought I'd ask for suggestions here. Thanks for any help anyone is able to offer.
Since this is something I know little about, I thought I'd ask for suggestions here. Thanks for any help anyone is able to offer.
November 3, 2008 06:51 PM
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Off Topic Discussions
Suggestions for travel in IsraelPosted By Darian Rachal |
I plan to be in Israel for about 10 days this month. From weather sites I've checked out the weather there is very mild this month, so I think I know the type clothes to bring.
If anyone has traveled to that area and can offer me any suggestions based on their experiences, I'd appreciate it.
I've been told to bring a good quantity of $1.00 bills and good walking shoes.
I guess I am interested in things that once an individual got there, they found to be unexpected and they were unprepared for, or maybe brought things they really didn't need.
Any and all suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks.
If anyone has traveled to that area and can offer me any suggestions based on their experiences, I'd appreciate it.
I've been told to bring a good quantity of $1.00 bills and good walking shoes.
I guess I am interested in things that once an individual got there, they found to be unexpected and they were unprepared for, or maybe brought things they really didn't need.
Any and all suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks.
November 6, 2008 02:56 PM
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Politics
No He Can'tPosted By Darian Rachal |
FWIW.
http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig9/wortham1.html
http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig9/wortham1.html
November 7, 2008 05:35 PM
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Politics
Very Funny Obama VideoPosted By Darian Rachal |
Came across this on RCP. It's well worth watching. 
http://www.theonion.com/content/node/89632?utm_source=embedded_video
http://www.theonion.com/content/node/89632?utm_source=embedded_video
November 30, 2008 04:03 PM
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Equipment Talk
Orion 60mm refractorsPosted By Darian Rachal |
I was checking the Orion Sale pages and they have marked down a nice 60mm refractor with 1.25" oculars and a red dot finder to $67.00. This is about the same price that Sears(or other companies) sold a 60mm alt-az for back in the late '60s/early '70s.
Of course the shipping will up the price a bit, but it amazes me the relative cost of scopes these days.
Even a small scope like this can bring an incredible amount of excitement to a child who has a genuine interest in astronomy.
Of course the shipping will up the price a bit, but it amazes me the relative cost of scopes these days.
Even a small scope like this can bring an incredible amount of excitement to a child who has a genuine interest in astronomy.
December 3, 2008 02:41 PM
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Sports
Interesting slant on the Plaxico Burress matterPosted By Darian Rachal |
http://www.lewrockwell.com/kramer/kramer22.html
December 6, 2008 12:45 AM
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Sports
OJ to JailPosted By Darian Rachal |
It would be justice for OJ to spend the rest of his life in jail, but in an odd sort of way I feel sorry for him. He really is a very pathetic individual.
December 19, 2008 01:38 PM
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Sports
Detroit Lions 0-16?Posted By Darian Rachal |
It will not surprise me if the Lions beat the Saints this Sunday. The Saints are such a pathetic joke of a team. 
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