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by Effie in the desert 04 Jan '18

04 Jan '18

https://www.nwpb.org/2018/01/03/landslide-threat-south-yakima-leads-evacuat…' The above link is from the public broadcasting station. Some of the Seattle stations have taken shots from a helicopter that were broadcast on our local stations. The other night when I came home I saw significant light being projected on the ridge. I don't know if that was for monitoring or if they were placing the containers. Mostly for Bruce: This is the east side of the anticline just north of Parker. The west ridge is Ahtanum Ridge and the east ridge is Rattlesnake Ridge. I asked Nick during the field trip about Ancient Rivers Changing Course, if there was a geologic reason why the different names on either side of the Yakima River. He said no, it is one anticline with the antecedent Yakima flowing through. During the summer the sagebrush & grass on this ridge burned. It makes the crack stand out more starkly than it would otherwise. While I'm about 3 miles from the place and in no danger, I can see it from the house.

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The earth is alive
by Effie in the desert 03 Jan '18

03 Jan '18

Or at least Rattlesnake Ridge http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/watch-aerial-video-shows-rattlesnake… If you read the articles listed below the video you'll get more detail. I've had email conversations with Steve Reidel. Nick couldn't answer my question so he told me to ask Steve. 😉 He is a local expert on our "Big Black Boring Rock", i.e. the basalt that covers much of Washington & Oregon.

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Fw: NBC Right Now Wake Up Northwest
by Effie in the desert 14 Dec '17

14 Dec '17

I'm not sure when this was filmed or broadcast. It is open only one more weekend, i.e. the 16-17th. ________________________________ From: Roger O'Dell <srmeodell(a)gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2017 8:45 PM To: Douglas Shearer; Effie in the desert; David Grillo; Gerald Boekholder; andy breeding; mongo5888; Linda Steinmetz; Dennis Lee; David & Kathy Pankey; piper; Brett Bonsen Subject: Fwd: NBC Right Now Wake Up Northwest ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Alexandra De Leon <alexandra.deleon(a)nbcrightnow.com<mailto:alexandra.deleon@nbcrightnow.com>> Date: Fri, Dec 8, 2017 at 8:34 AM Subject: RE: NBC Right Now Wake Up Northwest To: "srmeodell(a)gmail.com<mailto:srmeodell@gmail.com>" <srmeodell(a)gmail.com<mailto:srmeodell@gmail.com>> http://www.nbcrightnow.com/clip/13966656/toy-train-christmas-part-1 http://www.nbcrightnow.com/clip/13966722/toy-train-christmas-part-2 http://www.nbcrightnow.com/clip/13966846/toy-train-christmas-part-3 http://www.nbcrightnow.com/clip/13966890/toy-train-christmas-part-4 From: Alexandra De Leon Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2017 5:34 AM To: 'srmeodell(a)gmail.com<mailto:srmeodell@gmail.com>' <srmeodell(a)gmail.com<mailto:srmeodell@gmail.com>> Subject: NBC Right Now Wake Up Northwest Hi Mary, Here are the questions for tomorrow's morning show segments- Each segment is ONLY 1.5 minutes long. So I try to tell whomever I am interviewing to talk and make their responses about 20 sec, so that we can get enough info out! (you said various people were coming to help operate the trains so I envision all of these in different rooms) seg 1- -talk about trains around tree and history of it -talk about your weekend event that you have going on during month of dec seg 2- - lego train - different types of trains you have seg 3- - recap the museum and history of toy trains on trees - diff activities for kids/ photos with santa seg 4- - quickest one: - how much - where are you located -how long will this be going on -why keeping this tradition alive is so important Alexandra de Leon Wake Up Northwest Reporter E: alexandra.deleon(a)nbcrightnow.com<mailto:alexandra.deleon@nbcrightnow.com> https://www.facebook.com/Alexandradeleontv/ Cell Phone: (509) 930-4203<tel:(509)%20930-4203> Work Phone: (509) 225-2329<tel:(509)%20225-2329> [cid:431045820@26092014-09FB][facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/KNDUTV>[twitter]<https://twitter.com/KNDUTV> Download our News App: Apple<https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nbc-right-now-local-news-kndu/id638826858?l…> | Android<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mylocaltv.kndo> | Kindle<http://www.amazon.com/Right-Local-Kindle-Tablet-Edition/dp/B00CFP2YAM/ref=s…>

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FW: Meteor Shower Wednesday night/Thursday morning
by Chuck S 13 Dec '17

13 Dec '17

FYI. From: Sidewalk Astronomy Mailing List [mailto:lgdso@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 5:04 PM Subject: Meteor Shower Wednesday night/Thursday morning ABOUT TONIGHT'S (Dec 13) GEMINID METEOR SHOWER... Because meteor showers don't require any kind of optical aids like telescopes or binoculars to observe--in fact, the ONLY thing you should use is your own two eyes--the Local Group of Deep Sky Observers won't be hosting any kind of public observing for tonight's Geminid Meteor Shower. But I still wanted to share some information so you can watch from your own backyards! This will likely be the best meteor shower of 2017 (and without a doubt, it'll be the best one between now and the *end* of the year!) <https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v9/f57/1/16/1f609.png> Although the maximum hourly rate for the Geminids is often given as ~120 per hour, the odds are you'll be lucky to spot 1/2 that number. The max rate assumes very dark skies and virtually no obstructions on the horizon... plus the ability to see in all directions at once! The constellation Gemini rises around 7:30 p.m. in the east-northeast, so any Geminid meteors you see will appear to 'radiate' from that part of the sky. That said, you don't have to face the ENE. They can appear anywhere in the sky...but if you trace the path of the meteors you see backwards, you'll start to notice that they'll all seem to emerge from there. Through the course of the evening, Gemini--along with the radiant point of the meteor shower--will get higher and higher in the sky. By the time the shower reaches its peak around 2:00 a.m., Gemini will be almost straight overhead. So the point from which the meteors you see will radiate will always be centered on where the constellation is--and not where it was when Gemini first cleared the horizon in the early evening hours. Watch ANY time in the evening... but you'll likely see many more the later in the night you watch. And after midnight is definitely better. Oh, and even if you 'luck out' and spot just 60 meteors per hour, don't expect to see one per minute like clockwork. You may see three in rapid succession, and then go a good 5-7 minutes without seeing any at all. Overall, meteor showers are predictable. But the individual meteors aren't. FOR FURTHER READING: Bradenton Herald article about this event <http://%20http:/www.bradenton.com/news/local/article189578699.html> <-- click here. Good luck and clear skies! Jonathan Jonathan Sabin President, LGDSO HOW DO I GET THERE? Interactive map to all of the Sidewalk Astronomy locations: http://tinyurl.com/LGDSOmap JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Local Group of Deep Sky Observers <https://www.facebook.com/groups/110737255655939/> ARE YOU GETTING THIS MESSAGE SECOND-HAND? Did a friend/neighbor/relative forward this message to you? Would you prefer that I send you these messages directly? Sign up (it's free!) by sending a message to LGDSO(a)aol.com. DON'T WANT TO RECEIVE THESE E-MAILS? (If for some strange reason!) YOU WISH TO BE REMOVED FROM THIS LIST, PLEASE REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE WITH YOUR REQUEST. (This is not an "automated system." You will receive a single message back that confirms your request for removal.) <http://jonathansabin.com> http://jonathansabin.com

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Fwd: After 37 years, Voyager 1 has fired up its trajectory thrusters | Ars Technica
by Chuck S 05 Dec '17

05 Dec '17

Amazing they still work! Begin forwarded message: > From: "Nina M. Pan" <nmp2(a)earthlink.net> > Date: December 2, 2017 at 9:47:02 AM PST > To: "'Chuck S'" <chucksim(a)mindspring.com> > Subject: RE: After 37 years, Voyager 1 has fired up its trajectory thrusters | Ars Technica > > Interesting. Thanks. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Chuck S [mailto:chucksim@mindspring.com] > Sent: Saturday, December 2, 2017 12:13 AM > To: Nina <nmp2(a)earthlink.net> > Subject: After 37 years, Voyager 1 has fired up its trajectory thrusters | > Ars Technica > > > https://arstechnica.com/science/2017/12/after-37-years-voyager-has-fired-up- > its-trajectory-thrusters/ > >

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Listening
by Effie in the desert 16 Oct '17

16 Oct '17

to what Starman heard before coming here https://www.cbsnews.com/videos/nasas-golden-record-is-now-available-on-eart…

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Wisdom from ordinary people... while taking a shower
by Todd Andrews 30 Sep '17

30 Sep '17

These are three gems I read today. The URLs are for "Shower Thoughts," sort of like a blog that curates thoughtful, sometimes ironic, and often funny sayings, curated from reddit.com. Enjoy! http://tinyurl.com/y7d7h6q3 Do nudists picture everyone clothed if they are nervous during a speech? http://tinyurl.com/y7xmk5oy We will very likely become a paperless society before inventing a reliable printer. http://tinyurl.com/yb7z4bhb The backwards of Neil Armstrong is Gnorts Mr Alien.

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AP Mobile: Stargazers eye the nation's first dark sky reserve in Idaho
by Chuck S 15 Sep '17

15 Sep '17

Another place to visit with Luna.... Stargazers eye the nation's first dark sky reserve in Idaho BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Tourists heading to central Idaho will be in the dark if local officials get their way. The first Interna... Read the full story Sent from AP Mobile. Download now on the App Store or Google Play Sent from my iPhone on the beach 🏝

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Eclipse
by Effie in the desert 23 Aug '17

23 Aug '17

Have you guys heard of these? https://store.usps.com/store/browse/productDetailSingleSku.jsp?categoryNav=…

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Re: [UTS] Eclipsed traffice
by Todd Andrews 22 Aug '17

22 Aug '17

Hi All, I messed up when communicating with Gayle and she ended up making different plans, so I watched from the lawn of my neighbor Margot. No traffic! It was 99.1% total. It was *so awesome* to me to think about the fact that I was watching the alignment of two outer space "things". I was surprised at how chilly it got, but also surprised at how long the sun remained so bright. It wasn't total for me but it's still something I'll never forget. I thought it was cool that a local news station had the eclipse as part of its seven day forecast graphic: On Aug 21, 2017 5:15 PM, "Chuck S" <chucksim(a)mindspring.com> wrote: > What was it like to witness totality? > > You're in this giant theater with no air conditioning and the room about > 90 degrees. Your neck is sore from staring at the chandelier in the rafters > a la "Phantom of the Opera." Still there is a murmur from the audience as > Showtime by your watch starts in less than a minute. You expect the house > lights to slowly dim, but they don't. As the seconds count down, you wonder > if the whole thing was cancelled. Then with the snap of a finger, the > lights totally go out in a single instant. The crowd roars their delight > while immersed in total darkness for a mere two minutes or so. A truly > memorable experience. > > A few clouds rolling in and out, but caught all the phases, with total > clarity throughout the minute and a half of totality. Worst traffic jam > going home lasted about 5 minutes, as one traffic light wasn't intelligent > enough to cycle for longer periods to accommodate egress out of town. Potty > breaks were accomplished by visiting the library located at the edge of the > park, enabling one to bask in air conditioned luxury for a few minutes. > > Todd, what day you? > > On Aug 21, 2017, at 7:52 PM, Bruce Jividen <kundar(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > I'll file a full report later but the eclipse was amazing. Left Madras at > 12:30 and got home at 4:30. Was very slow outside of warm springs and going > up Mt Hood and ok the rest of the way. > > On Mon, Aug 21, 2017 at 3:48 PM Effie in the desert <wadesert(a)hotmail.com> > wrote: > >> It's almost 4pm and I've just look at traffic in the Madras area. I >> didn't think to look earlier in the day but right now everything from >> somewhat south of Bend north past Madras is indicated as stop & go. What >> time did Bruce leave???? What did you get stuck in??? >> _______________________________________________ >> UTS mailing list >> UTS(a)starmanet.com >> http://starmanet.com/mailman/listinfo/uts_starmanet.com >> > _______________________________________________ > UTS mailing list > UTS(a)starmanet.com > http://starmanet.com/mailman/listinfo/uts_starmanet.com > > > _______________________________________________ > UTS mailing list > UTS(a)starmanet.com > http://starmanet.com/mailman/listinfo/uts_starmanet.com > >

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