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Posts Made By: Darian Rachal

October 14, 2011 11:48 PM Forum: DVDs and Music and Books That You Recommend

Quantum Story by Jim Baggott

Posted By Darian Rachal

Darian Rachal said:

If the history of quantum physics interests you at all, I highly recommend this book. It goes into a bit more depth than most of the popular books on the subject. Came across this while scanning the new book section of the local library. smile

http://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Story-History-40-Moments/dp/0199566844/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1312220413&sr=1-1

Actually, a better book by the same author.
http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Measure-Physics-Philosophy-Meaning/dp/0198525362/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_5

November 8, 2011 05:48 PM Forum: Sports

I Refuse to Declare a Winner!

Posted By Darian Rachal

Russ Carroll said:

All three participants in the storied football pool had identical records this week:

7-7, 7-7, 7-7

I believe this may be no aberration but a message from some other dimension, or plane, or some other-world crap! I am formally requesting that Herb create an appropriate forum to investigate these types of phenomena and place Daniel Unger in charge of it.

The Commish.
Russ, I think it's an indication that the "Second Coming of Christ" is imminent! shocked

December 1, 2011 08:11 PM Forum: Reflectors

Elliptical Out-of Focus Star Images

Posted By Darian Rachal

David Borenstein said:

I just bought a Newtonian on Astromart. In-focus star images are nice points. But out-of-focus images are ellipses rather than circles. Does this symptom point to a specific adjustment needed (ie primary mirror, secondary mirror) or might there be several causes?
David, If they form ellipses elongated 90° in different directions, in and out of focus, I believe that indicates astigmatism. The problem might be with the diagonal mirror being too tight in it's cell or the primary, for the same reason. If neither is being held too tightly I'd first suspect the diagonal as astigmatic, then the primary.

Let us know what you find out.

December 3, 2011 02:08 AM Forum: Sports

Good play by my backup team...

Posted By Darian Rachal

Lee Spain said:

...while the Gators are ...uh...trying to become the new Vanderbilt or rebuilding or something. My wife's Mountaineers came from behind for a second week in a row to beat USF 30 to 27. Very cool. But, I'm gonna get an ulcer rooting for them! 8)
Silly penalty by the USF player to get WV in field goal ranch. sad

December 13, 2011 06:22 PM Forum: Sports

Week 13 and 14 Pool Results

Posted By Darian Rachal

Any of you fellows picking the "upset of the week" shocked , Tebow over Brady?

January 17, 2012 07:04 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

What's new in astro gear?

Posted By Darian Rachal

Tom, you'll get a good idea by browsing the ads and reviews here on Astromart, as well as Cloudy Nights. IMO, AM excels in the area of buying/selling; CN seems to emphasize reviews a bit more. smile

January 19, 2012 01:06 AM Forum: Politics

Runaway Slave

Posted By Darian Rachal

Dave Snope said:

The Movie

Pastor C.L. Bryant got in big trouble. His church fired him as pastor. The NAACP stripped him of his position as Chapter President. Did he steal funds? Engage in immoral behavior? Run naked down Main Street? Worse! He joined the Tea Party. [...]

Bryant explains, “I was once a black radical. I was sold out to the cause. But my personal faith and convictions caused the NAACP to strip me of my title for reasons you’ll hear in the movie. It was then that my eyes opened to the oppression of our government on the black community, and I became a conservative at home and in the ballot box. My involvement with the Tea Party put my name on a national stage and allowed this project to take flight.� [...]

Bryant interviews politicians and everyday Americans in front of Washington, D.C. monuments and in ghetto alleys. He points out that the Black community has 40 percent of its population on welfare, 72 percent of its children born out of wedlock and a 48 percent abortion rate, and asks “Is this what the black community has to show for its 95% support of the Democratic Party?�

As the Runaway Slave, I have traveled across the nation with my crew to expose the results of progressive policies and the underbelly of this movement that seeks to seize the hopes of America and drag them down this thorn-laden path to destruction. I have interviewed Black conservatives, tea party leaders and journalists who fight for the soul of America through any channel that will hear their calls.


Trailer:
http://youtu.be/XMENf5YFsuk
Looks quite interesting, Dave. Thanks.

January 20, 2012 04:59 AM Forum: Religion

Question Regarding Judaism

Posted By Darian Rachal

Thanks to everyone. Baptism is such a common thing today that I really never had given the matter much thought. To be able to transport oneself back in time 2000 years to that area and just observe what actually occurred; I just wonder how accurate a picture we actually have?

January 24, 2012 06:19 AM Forum: Politics

Those of you who support Obamacare/Socialized medi

Posted By Darian Rachal

David Wagner said:

Care to weigh in on this:

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20120123/D9SELGDG0.html

Do we have an obligation to pay for the care of these patients self-inflicted injuries?

Or should we consider their injuries the "punishment" they haven't (yet) received for violating the law?

Discuss.
David, Your question I put in bold, I find interesting. I think that the families of these individuals have the primary obligation to pay for their care. Private charities could provide care as well. The government could eliminate federal taxes for caregivers, either family or private agencies.

February 1, 2012 04:21 PM Forum: No Holds Barred

"Gay" marriage? What the hell - why not?

Posted By Darian Rachal

Herbert York said:

http://mynorthwest.com/11/617901/Woman-plans-to-marry-demolished-building
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