[meteorite-list] Lorton, Smithsonian and cool scientists thinking

2010-01-29 Thread MeteorHntr
Hey List, It was my understanding that a local news station was called to the Lorton doctor's office, and then that TV news crew actually drove the meteorite to the Smithsonian for verification. At that time, it became obvious that it was a genuine meteorite and then efforts by the museum

Re: [meteorite-list] Lorton, Smithsonian and cool scientists thinking

2010-01-29 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Steve and List, Great post and unfortunately very true. Something I have noticed in the last couple of years - more and more scientists have ponytails, dreadlocks, and tattoos. When I watch science documentaries on TV now, you often see a young scientist with a goatee and dreadlocks. It's

Re: [meteorite-list] Lorton, Smithsonian and cool scientists thinking

2010-01-29 Thread Gary Fujihara
... and may I add that not only are scientists these days sporting ponytails, dreadlocks and tattoos (and I know several), but more are of the female persuasion. Girl Power dude. On Jan 29, 2010, at 9:44 AM, Galactic Stone Ironworks wrote: Hi Steve and List, Great post and unfortunately

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2010-01-29 Thread cdtucson
Steve, Not to knock the Smithsonian but, . If you look back at the history of the way the Carlton (the other Tucson Iron with the Tucson Ring in the Smithsonian) was acquired. It adds yet another dimension to the story. A good argument could be made that The Carlton Meteorite was actually

[meteorite-list] Lorton, Smithsonian and cool scientists thinking

2010-01-29 Thread Paul H.
Steve wrote: “I am not sure of all of the reasons, and who made the actual decision to deny us and our audience the opportunity to see it first hand, but it seems that because the Smithsonian now has their own new cable TV network, and as such it is now their policy to not give any competing

Re: [meteorite-list] Lorton, Smithsonian and cool scientists thinking

2010-01-29 Thread Darren Garrison
On Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:44:30 -0500, you wrote: Something I have noticed in the last couple of years - more and more scientists have ponytails, dreadlocks, and tattoos. When I watch science documentaries on TV now, you often see a young scientist with a goatee and dreadlocks. It's funny and

Re: [meteorite-list] Lorton, Smithsonian and cool scientists thinking

2010-01-29 Thread Greg Catterton
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Re: [meteorite-list] Lorton, Smithsonian and cool scientists thinking

2010-01-29 Thread Greg Catterton
and cool scientists thinking To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Friday, January 29, 2010, 5:00 PM We were willing to pay  the $1,000 shooting fee that the Smithsonian  normally charges, $1000??? They are crazy??? M come Meteorite Meteoriti i...@mcomemeteorite.it http

Re: [meteorite-list] Lorton, Smithsonian and cool scientists thinking

2010-01-29 Thread Greg Stanley
List: Watch the short video - and listen to the women say WHY, it's almost funny. Greg S. http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/local/ownership-of-meteorite-in-question-012910 Ownership of Meteorite in Question Who is the real owner of the meteorite that crashed into a doctor's office in

Re: [meteorite-list] Lorton, Smithsonian and cool scientists thinking

2010-01-29 Thread Jeff Kuyken
To: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; meteorh...@aol.com Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 6:52 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Lorton, Smithsonian and cool scientists thinking ... and may I add that not only are scientists these days