Re: [meteorite-list] Try divining rods over a large iron

2010-10-17 Thread Jeffrey Shallit
From: JoshuaTreeMuseum joshuatreemus...@embarqmail.com I know very well that many scientists consider dowsing as a type of superstition. According to my conviction this is, however, unjustified. The dowsing rod is a simple instrument which shows the reaction of the human nervous system

Re: [meteorite-list] Astronomers spot meteor streaking across central Ontario sky

2008-03-08 Thread Jeffrey Shallit
For maps and the video of the Parry Sound meteor(ite), see http://communications.uwo.ca/com/media_newsroom/media_newsroom_stories/western_astronomers_on_hunt_for_meteor_20080307441590/ __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] meteorite wanted by museum

2007-11-26 Thread Jeffrey Shallit
is fine, as is NWA 869, but it should be an attractive display piece. If you have a suitable piece, please contact me. Please use the e-mail address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This meteorite is intended for education of museum visitors, so please be generous in your offers! Thanks, Jeffrey

Re: [meteorite-list] ill need more AGAIN

2007-02-25 Thread Jeffrey Shallit
Here's the article you requested: New York Times, March 11 1897, p. 1 EXPLOSION OF A METEOR --- One Man Rendered Unconscious and the Head of a Horse Crushed Parkersburg, West Va., March 10. - A meteor burst over the town of New Martinsville yesterday. The noise of the explosion resembled

Re: [meteorite-list] more on Info needed

2007-02-24 Thread Jeffrey Shallit
Ask and ye shall receive: Little thing like a meteor fails to discourage bride New York Times December 8 1929 p. E1 Special correspondence of the New York Times Belgrade, Nov. 20. - The heavens blessed a bride in unwonted and unwelcome form in the village of Zvezvan today. As the wedding

[meteorite-list] FREE meteorite posters at Tucson

2007-01-05 Thread Jeffrey Shallit
wishes, Jeffrey Shallit -- * But if you wanted to compensate me with a small meteorite, I wouldn't say no! __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] hunting Holbrook

2006-12-17 Thread Jeffrey Shallit
Anyone interested in hunting Holbrook during the Tucson show? I've tried to contact Maria Haas, who went last year, but she doesn't respond to my messages, nor has she been on this list since last March. Best, Jeffrey Shallit __ Meteorite-list mailing

[meteorite-list] Hagersville, Ontario meteorite

2006-04-17 Thread Jeffrey Shallit
Could list members give me some advice? Hagersville is a single 30 kg iron meteorite, IAB, discovered by a farmer plowing his field. Any idea what it would be worth? The guy who owns it may be thinking of selling it. Thanks, Jeff __ Meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Tucson meteorite auctions

2005-09-21 Thread Jeffrey Shallit
Does anybody know the dates yet for next year's meteorite auctions in Tucson? __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] AD - NWA 2737 (new chassignite) auction ending tonight

2005-05-05 Thread Jeffrey Shallit
Hi, an auction for a piece of NWA 2737, the new chassignite, is ending tonight on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=6528842122 It is currently still below my cost for the piece. Best, Jeff Shallit __ Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] Ad - NWA 2737 Chassignite on ebay

2005-04-12 Thread Jeffrey Shallit
Just to let you know I've placed my largest piece of NWA 2737, the new chassignite Diderot, on ebay. Currently WAY below my cost. Mention that you're on the meteorite list and get free shipping. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=6524265485 Best, Jeff Shallit

[meteorite-list] posters all gone

2005-04-04 Thread Jeffrey Shallit
their request went to my address for mailing lists, which I only read every other day. Thanks for all the interest in these posters. I am now trying to see if I can get more posters to send to those whose requests I could not fulfill. We'll see. Jeffrey Shallit

[meteorite-list] free meteorite posters bilingual (English/French)

2005-04-03 Thread Jeffrey Shallit
these out FREE to the first 10 people who contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Repeat: if you want a poster, do not reply to THIS address. Reply to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jeffrey Shallit __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] Ad - small piece of the new chassignite, NWA 2737 on ebay ending tonight

2005-03-31 Thread Jeffrey Shallit
Hi, I've listed a small piece of the new chassignite, NWA 2737, on ebay ending tonight. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=6521296871 Currently it is way below my cost... Jeffrey Shallit __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] Ad - small piece of the new chassignite, NWA 2737 on ebay ending tonight

2005-03-31 Thread Jeffrey Shallit
to the meteorite world and I was simply quoting Michael Blood. If Michael Blood is wrong I will gladly change it in my next auction but -- no offense -- I want some authority besides you to tell me he is wrong. Jeffrey Shallit __ Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] IMCA

2005-03-28 Thread Jeffrey Shallit
I have just received my IMCA membership, #1785. Now when will someone tell me about the secret handshake? Jeffrey Shallit __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] looking for Dr. David Gregory

2005-03-18 Thread Jeffrey Shallit
If anyone has contact information for Dr. David Gregory, meteorite collector in St. Thomas, Ontario, could they please let me know? I'd like to invite him to give a talk at our local mineral club. Jeffrey Shallit __ Meteorite-list mailing list

Re: [meteorite-list] free National Geographic issue about meteorites

2005-03-17 Thread Jeffrey Shallit
PROTECTED] (not [EMAIL PROTECTED]). Jeffrey Shallit The free issue has been claimed by C. J. Lebel in Oregon. It's in the mail, CJ. One person - Matt ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) requested a copy but my email to him bounced with the message userid blocked. Sorry, Matt. Thanks to everyone else who

[meteorite-list] free National Geographic issue about meteorites

2005-03-16 Thread Jeffrey Shallit
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[meteorite-list] Thomas Jefferson on meteorites

2005-03-15 Thread Jeffrey Shallit
: Washington ed. v, 245. PLACE: Washington DATE: 1808 This quotation is typical Jefferson: skeptical, inquiring, and wanting the phenomenon to be better studied. If only there were more Jeffersons in politics these days... Jeffrey Shallit

Re: [meteorite-list] What are the latest Iron Falls?

2005-03-11 Thread Jeffrey Shallit
the natives lots of iron that was more suitable for making tools in return for the meteorites. Maybe I'm wrong, and I'm sure Peary was a man of his time with attitudes of that time, but maybe it's not a simple case of theft as you imply. Jeffrey Shallit

Re: [meteorite-list] Finally a field nickel test

2005-02-23 Thread Jeffrey Shallit
of which are pink crusts on cobalt and nickel minerals (although I have one piece with needle-like crystals). I was there last fall and collected lots of erythrite. I'd happily trade some Canadian erythrite for some meteorites... Jeffrey Shallit