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Today, 09:55 PM

Ken G replied to a thread entanglement in Space/Astronomy Questions and Answers

Yes, and a perfect example is 100 coins that have just been flipped but are under a sheet. The entropy is k times the natural log of 2100, since...

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Today, 07:52 PM

The Backroad Astronomer replied to a thread Stuff you just don't get. in Off-Topic Babbling

Probably trying to figure out how much it would cost to replace your home.

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Today, 07:21 PM

Trebuchet replied to a thread Trivial (or not so trivial) stuff that makes you happy. in Off-Topic Babbling

This vessel and this vessel are in the boat yard in my town. Pretty cool. I will probably never have a boat but I still like looking at them.

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Today, 06:27 PM

chornedsnorkack replied to a thread June New Moon in Astronomy

It was gibbous, but this year had a conspicuous Midsummer Night conjunction of Moon and Jupiter. A conspicuous sight considering that even though...

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Today, 06:22 PM

chornedsnorkack replied to a thread Is the Parallax measurement accurate? What about relative movement of Sun and Star? in Space/Astronomy Questions and Answers

You would not need a curve. After all, in precisely 12 months, parallax is precisely 0. So just make 3 measurements. 2 of them 12 months apart....

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Today, 05:57 PM

parallaxicality replied to a thread For anyone willing to spend 90 minutes hearing me talk about 2001: A Space Odyssey... in Small Media at Large

The first part deals with the historical set up for the film and how Clarke and Kubrick met. The second part deals with the philosophical, mythic...

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Today, 05:15 PM

parallaxicality started a thread For anyone willing to spend 90 minutes hearing me talk about 2001: A Space Odyssey... in Small Media at Large

I've made a 3-part video series celebrating its 50th anniversary.

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Today, 05:15 PM

Gillianren replied to a thread Netflix Series in Small Media at Large

The language isn't why we aren't caught up with the Marvel shows! I don't mind if my kids are exposed to bad language; that'll happen whether I want...

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Today, 05:12 PM

Gillianren replied to a thread What would you say? in Off-Topic Babbling

This assumes the whole world would actually listen. Plenty of people talk to large percentages of the whole world all the time.

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Today, 05:09 PM

Gillianren replied to a thread Trivial (or not so trivial) stuff that makes you happy. in Off-Topic Babbling

Fun! I have a lot of friends who enjoy painting miniatures. I sometimes think that's why one or two of them got into the games they did.

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Today, 05:05 PM

Gillianren replied to a thread Why do we sleep under blankets in Science and Technology

We had a spell of hot days recently; I had to find some very light covers that were large enough to completely cover Irene but small enough to fit in...

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Today, 04:25 PM

selvaarchi replied to a thread China Space Station in Space Exploration

There are indications that China is preparing to deorbit Tiangong-2. ...

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Today, 12:49 PM

The Backroad Astronomer replied to a thread Trivial (or not so trivial) stuff that makes you happy. in Off-Topic Babbling

Time to solder on.

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Today, 11:06 AM

pzkpfw replied to a thread Trivial (or not so trivial) stuff that makes you happy. in Off-Topic Babbling

Grano? Are they the grand piano specialists? (brickies, chippies, and sparkies are all familiar.)

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Today, 08:45 AM

Solfe replied to a thread Trivial (or not so trivial) stuff that makes you happy. in Off-Topic Babbling

Back in high school, I mocked a friend who received a record player when I received a CD player. Umpteen CD players later, and my friend's record...

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Today, 04:25 AM

selvaarchi replied to a thread Earth-Killing Asteroids in Space Exploration

New report from the USA talks about "New report explores threat from near-Earth asteroids". ...

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Today, 04:09 AM

Solfe replied to a thread Trivial (or not so trivial) stuff that makes you happy. in Off-Topic Babbling

Excuse the messy desk, I am very excited. My kids bought me nearly 400 Roman soldiers to paint. Their grandfather (my dad) is a game author and...

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Today, 03:54 AM

Solfe replied to a thread Netflix Series in Small Media at Large

I really enjoy Luke Cage, but the language is pretty rough sometimes. Excellent series, but I have to watch after the kiddos are in bed. Now...

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Today, 03:52 AM

Solfe replied to a thread Really trivial stuff that bugs you in Off-Topic Babbling

I'd be very careful with the electricity in that configuration. Ignoring the green ground wire is one thing (lazy/foolish), but cutting it off sort...

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Today, 03:03 AM

selvaarchi replied to a thread Hayabusa 2 - Japan's sample return probe to asteroid 1999 JU3 in Space Exploration

Emily Lakdawalla on the photos we have received and future plans. ...

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Today, 02:48 AM

selvaarchi replied to a thread China is making headway with cooperation with other countries excluding US. in Space Exploration

BigDon all countries including the US spies on other countries including friendly countries. They then share it with their trusted...

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Today, 02:14 AM

Trebuchet replied to a thread Anthony Bourdain passes in Small Media at Large

I'm reading Kitchen Confidential. I just hit yet another suicide reference, this one about a chef who hanged himself. Rather creepy. It's...

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Today, 02:07 AM

The Backroad Astronomer replied to a thread Your current weather? in Off-Topic Babbling

Periods of rain for two days.

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Today, 01:24 AM

schlaugh replied to a thread Kīlauea Activity in Geology & Planetary Surfaces

Well, since the Pacific Plate is chugging away at 5 to 10 CM a year, it might be a bit too soon. :)

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Today, 01:12 AM

Trebuchet replied to a thread Really trivial stuff that amuses you... in Off-Topic Babbling

I've just watched a video by EmmyMadeInJapan in which she taste tests two versions of canned hamburgers made in Germany. Emmy is highly...

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~~Goldstone~~ - 2011-Nov-14 04:29 PM View Conversation

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Argos - 2011-Apr-11 06:30 PM View Conversation

Hi, Grapes. Hope you´re doing fine! I have been away for some time, but I´m slowly getting back to normal participation in the forums.

It´s a pleasure having you as a friend. Cheers!
grapes - 2011-Apr-11 02:47 PM

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