[meteorite-list] For Newbies - Ebay Suspect Seller

2016-03-12 Thread Ken Newton via Meteorite-list
Hi All, I know newbies frequent the List and I just wanted to share with them a "heads-up" for the following eBay suspect meteorite seller : michaeteged0 Ebay Auctions : http://tinyurl.com/jyekqch Questions to seller : http://tinyurl.com/j2feshe Best, Ken Newton meteorite-identifi

Re: [meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk meteorite?

2013-03-03 Thread Ken Newton
No. It is NOT a meteorite ken newton On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 1:05 PM, Alex Nobody alexrocksandsto...@yahoo.com wrote: This one http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-RUSSIAN-CHELYABINSK-CHONDRITE-METEORITE-FRAGMENT-/271162857175?ViewItem=ssPageName=ADME%3AX%3ARTQ%3AUS%3A1123item=271162857175nma=truesi

Re: [meteorite-list] Is this from space?

2013-03-03 Thread Ken Newton
Something else. kn On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 10:19 AM, SatWatch.org cont...@satwatch.org wrote: I am by no means an expert at this meteorite stuff... but many of you seem to be the best at it. I found this in a rock garden pile, it looked very different from the rest of the rocks. If someone

Re: [meteorite-list] JASON, be carefull what you say about my meteorites on the Meteorite List, I am warning you...

2013-03-02 Thread Ken Newton
(Sorry if this is a duplicate) Jorge (galeriacores), Please kindly explain to the List and myself as to how your authentic OUM Dreyga magically became an authentic Chelyabinsk See: http://meteorite-identification.com/updates.html Hmmm? Ken Newton On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 12:51 PM, Jorge M

Re: [meteorite-list] Baygorria

2013-03-02 Thread Ken Newton
For those unfamiliar with Baygorria and want to see details and photos: http://imca.cc/index.php?option=com_contenttask=viewid=27Itemid=118 The conclusion of the article is an appropriate quote by Edwin T. Best, Ken newton On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 9:26 PM, Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com wrote

Re: [meteorite-list] Structures of Skeletal Muscle Fibers Found in Meteorite......

2011-08-10 Thread Ken Newton
Please, don't feed the animals! (Tom, you intellectual property has been hijacked and misused...) kn On Wed, Aug 10, 2011 at 1:22 PM, Shawn Alan photoph...@yahoo.com wrote: Hello Listers I was doing some researching and came across this link and not sure if its been listed but I find this

Re: [meteorite-list] Yet another eBay fraud!

2011-08-08 Thread Ken Newton
Hi, This is not 'pauljames257' first wrong. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemNextitem=170668340104info=901 If he got $300 for an ordinary river rock, why not try again? It seems to me there is no end to uneducated buyers: Best, Ken http://meteorite-identification.com/updates.html

Re: [meteorite-list] Dr. Moe52???

2011-08-05 Thread Ken Newton
Hi All, I respectfully suggest these are not meteorites but rather a carefully contrived scheme with three suspect IDs: 'little-old-ladies-from-pasadena' from HESPERIA, CA 'dr.moe52' from HESPERIA, CA 'dr.gh' from LAS VEGAS Too many similarities in the auctions. Highly suspect identities.

Re: [meteorite-list] 99th Anniversary Holbrook Hunt Video!

2011-07-20 Thread Ken Newton
Ruben, An excellent adventure! Thanks so much for sharing! Best, ken newton http://meteorite-identification.com/ On Mon, Jul 18, 2011 at 9:37 PM, Ruben Garcia mrmeteor...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, Worked all day on the video - it's done! http://www.mr-meteorite.net/99thanniversaryhunt.htm

Re: [meteorite-list] Video on Meteorite Identification in Field

2010-11-26 Thread Ken Newton
McCartney, Excellent video! The window test is so important and you spent time showing what and how! Best, Ken On Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 12:29 PM, McCartney Taylor mccart...@blackbearddata.com wrote: I've created a stone meteorite identification video of good quality. With the success of

Re: [meteorite-list] Missle or Aircraft Controversy Resolved?

2010-11-10 Thread Ken Newton
http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/11/10/blogger-solved-california-missile-mystery/?test=faces On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 4:01 PM, Greg Hupe gmh...@htn.net wrote: If this was truly a ballistic missile, wouldn't it show up on the radars of every air-traffic control tower and weather doppler for

Re: [meteorite-list] anyone know Steven Curry?

2010-10-31 Thread Ken Newton
a sign of bowel necrosis from bacterial infection, a life-threatening surgical emergency, and is usually caused by the consumption of large quantities of undercooked pork. - Original Message - - Original Message - From: Ken Newton magellon@gmail.com To: Don Giovanni grig

Re: [meteorite-list] anyone know Steven Curry?

2010-10-31 Thread Ken Newton
Dennis, You probably meant the Legend of Boggy Creek (1972). And that movie scared the jeebers out of me. It was scary like Jaws but on land! You really didn't want to go camping after watching it just like you really didn't want to go in the ocean after watching 'Jaws'. Thanks for the memories

Re: [meteorite-list] Just Got Threatened by Steven Curry!!

2010-10-31 Thread Ken Newton
when their suspect meteorite is reported to be or is dismissed as a wrong. It can't be both ways! Best, Ken Newton On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 5:05 PM, Count Deiro countde...@earthlink.net wrote: Stuart, Dennis, List... Mr. Curry has sent me the very same thinly disguised threat. Same language. He

Re: [meteorite-list] anyone know Steven Curry?

2010-10-30 Thread Ken Newton
Don, Both are highly inaccurate. I see my comment criticizing the station's research and Curry was erased. Well, here is more in Mr. Curry's own words: http://tinyurl.com/2dmtqlk Best, ken On Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 5:42 AM, Don Giovanni grig...@operamail.com wrote: Which is worse, the claims or

Re: [meteorite-list] Off topic . . . please forgive me!

2010-05-03 Thread Ken Newton
Oh, you didn't know? Kaku's mother and Page's mother were mothers! You're welcome Gracie - (George Burns) :) Best, ken On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 12:58 AM, gracie gra...@sheverb.com wrote: . . . But I thought a couple of you might appreciate this. I've been watching a lot of the Science channel

Re: [meteorite-list] Volcanic Ash is Magnetic

2010-04-25 Thread Ken Newton
This is excellent info to know. Has anyone tested any Iceland ash? Future claims of micrometeorites discovered in one's gutter may well be magnetic ash. Thanks, Ken On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 11:51 AM, geo...@aol.com wrote: Well...just had an Eureka moment. I was  sitting here at my desk with a

Re: [meteorite-list] The Wonder Of Meteorites

2010-04-24 Thread Ken Newton
Jeff, Excellent photos, music and incredibly well timed!!! A very professional work! Thanks for sharing, Ken On Sat, Apr 24, 2010 at 8:54 AM, Jeff Kuyken i...@meteorites.com.au wrote: Hi all, I had this idea a while ago and I figured with the latest WI fall and some spare time today, I

Re: [meteorite-list] Caution when cutting meteorwrongs?

2010-04-18 Thread Ken Newton
-archive.com/meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com/msg04531.html and longstanding listoid Ken Newton has a webpage for reference: http://meteorite-identification.com/Hot%20Rocks/ferromanganese.html and most recently I've updated my articles on this subject, all in an effort to determine

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteor-wrongs being sold on ebay by listees

2010-04-18 Thread Ken Newton
Hi Warren, If I may suggest: First contact the seller(s) privately and share your concerns. If the seller(s) responds and corrects the transaction, then the transaction is complete and needs no further discussion. IF the seller(s) and yourself cannot reach a mutual resolution, then share name of

Re: [meteorite-list] Metallic mystery object plunges through roof

2010-03-29 Thread Ken Newton
Not sure why that old 2007 article was 'updated'??? kn __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] eBay meteorite and crater

2010-03-26 Thread Ken Newton
Hi Paul and all, Oddly enough I do keep copies of many of the U.S. wrong auctions going back about 7 or 8 years. Notable sellers of current suspect meteorites are listed here: http://meteorite-identification.com/updates.html Although many claim to have found their wrong in a 'crater', this is the

Re: [meteorite-list] Ash Creek=stony iro...@#

2010-03-11 Thread Ken Newton
Hi, He has a history: http://meteorite-identification.com/ebay/SSeller/pwrsllrextrme.html best, kn On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 7:24 PM, Linton Rohr linton...@earthlink.net wrote: Greetings list. Very interesting batch of West Texas stony iron chondrites here on e-bay. Many of them look like

Re: [meteorite-list] Non magnetic meteorites

2010-02-19 Thread Ken Newton
Perhaps many meteorwrongs actually were meteorites! I seem to encounter misguided individuals who tenuously believe such dribble on regular basis. Russell T Wing is the exemplar of meteorwrong 'wingnuts' just as Harvey Nininger is to meteorite enthusiasts. Here is an example from Wing's book:This

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum in NC coming soon!

2010-01-29 Thread Ken Newton
Greg, This is very good news. What city will the museum be in or near? Best, Ken On Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 3:25 AM, Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com wrote: Ive got great news today! I have been working on a project to open a meteorite and space museum here in my home state of North

Re: [meteorite-list] More on the Lorton... or Lorton hears a Who ?

2010-01-29 Thread Ken Newton
Do you think the landowners would be so anxious to claim it, had the meteorite struck a patient? Just thinking, Ken On Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 9:30 AM, cdtuc...@cox.net wrote: Possession isn't nine-tenths of the law. It's nine-tenths of the problem. John Lennon -- Carl or Debbie Esparza

Re: [meteorite-list] A mystery in the making

2010-01-25 Thread Ken Newton
. Best, Ken Newton On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 5:13 PM, JoshuaTreeMuseum joshuatreemus...@embarqmail.com wrote: Greg, It's a natural phenomenon: http://farshores.org/n8met3.htm All: I thought this interesting. Greg S. http

Re: [meteorite-list] Hole in Red Rock Lounge Roof Still a Mystery

2010-01-03 Thread Ken Newton
Hmmm. Loud boom, prior to New Years. Explosives? On 1/3/10, countde...@earthlink.net countde...@earthlink.net wrote: Actually, it was an icy frag from a comet, and it landed in a patron's double Scotch and water, and he drank it, and...and ...and then it was gone. :o) Guido

Re: [meteorite-list] Lunar for $200/g

2009-12-31 Thread Ken Newton
/yzeaakh Best, Ken Newton meteorite-identification.com On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 2:45 PM, Richard Kowalski damoc...@yahoo.com wrote: I found this new listing from an ebayer with no feedback for lunar material found this past September http://tinyurl.com/yge5uv9 -- Richard Kowalski http

Re: [meteorite-list] Anyone remember this?

2009-11-10 Thread Ken Newton
http://meteorite-identification.com/mwnews/05112007.html Read both articles and you will see that the second assumption that this was 'space debris' is based more on where it was found rather than its actual make-up. The 'where it was found assumption' is one of the most common mistakes in

Re: [meteorite-list] Grimsby family shows off visitor from space

2009-10-18 Thread Ken Newton
10, 1950 Benld September 29, 1938 (http://imca.repetti.net/metinfo/metstruck.html) Best, Ken Newton IMCA# 9632 meteorite-identification.com On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 2:22 PM, Greg Stanley stanleygr...@hotmail.com wrote: All: Take a look.  Looks like the real deal.  A hammer! Greg S

Re: [meteorite-list] Pope Holds Mars Meteorite

2009-09-17 Thread Ken Newton
The Vatican meteorite collection is most impressive. http://articles.adsabs.harvard.edu/full/1984Metic..19..161S Best, kn On Thu, Sep 17, 2009 at 11:24 AM, Meteorites USA e...@meteoritesusa.com wrote: Hi All, Religion meets science... Yet again.

Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new Illinois meteorite

2009-09-01 Thread Ken Newton
Terrestrial Iron-nickel is found in only a few localities and very sparingly. Specific locations include Kassel, Germany; the Kola Peninsula, Russia; and Disco Island (Qeqertarsuaq), Greenland. Small waterworn nuggets were found in the Fraser River, near Lillooet, British Columbia, Canada, and in

Re: [meteorite-list] ebay

2009-08-08 Thread Ken Newton
Hi Werner, Welcome to the List! What a really neat round meteorite! Does the brown rock come with it? ;) Best, Ken On Sat, Aug 8, 2009 at 3:16 AM, WS Schroerschr...@bigpond.com wrote: Hi List, this is my first posting and I've decided start off with another one of those foul smelling ebay

Re: [meteorite-list] What is this?

2009-08-06 Thread Ken Newton
Update: Steve contacted me offline and explained that the suspect items were uploaded years ago and he had since tried to delete them but his efforts had somehow been blocked. I do not doubt his explanation. Steve has been sharing his photos of authentic meteorites and I hope he continues to

Re: [meteorite-list] What is this?

2009-08-04 Thread Ken Newton
Sorry if this duplicates Steve, may have been struck by lightning driving off the oxygen to make them magnetic What Haven't heard that one before! Steve, Since you have contributed to this subject, perhaps you can explain why you have listed the following suspect items as meteorites in the

Re: [meteorite-list] eBay meteorite, meteorwrong, or....?

2008-10-15 Thread Ken Newton
Sorry if this is a duplicate Hi, In my opinion, this is Cumberlandite. The guy is from Woonsocket RI and THAT IS the source of Cumberlandite. If you go to his web site (http://www.newmeteor.com/)one of his photos clearly shows tiny white plagioclase crystals. For more info see

Re: [meteorite-list] Find in Algonia, Wisconsin, in 1887?

2008-02-24 Thread Ken Newton
Chris, Here is a description of Algoma and photos (page below): http://tinyurl.com/3dlovb Also read the description or the N'Goureyma meteorite. Best, ken meteorite-identification.com chris aubeck wrote: Hi Herman, Do you know whether the shape was actually shield-like? Is this even

[meteorite-list] Campos?

2008-02-24 Thread Ken Newton
Hi, Strangest Campos I've seen: http://cgi.ebay.com/_W0QQitemZ250219401377 Best, ken __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Find in Algonia, Wisconsin, in 1887?

2008-02-23 Thread Ken Newton
and iron meteorites are on exhibit, including specimens from Argentina, Namibia and a large (300 lb) piece of the Canyon Diablo meteorite from Holbrook, Arizona (25,000 - 50,000 years ago). (http://www.geology.wisc.edu/~museum/exhibits.html) Best, ken newton chris aubeck wrote: Hi list, Has

Re: [meteorite-list] Poor people

2008-02-16 Thread Ken Newton
(Sorry if this is a duplicate) I agree, too bad they didn't look here first: http://tinyurl.com/24ff8f and for those currently bidding $305 on from same seller (starchasersmeteorites): http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=350023230699 probably have NOT seen:

Re: [meteorite-list] The goose that survived crashing into a meteorite!!

2008-02-10 Thread Ken Newton
Ruben, (Love the Tucson videos!) Here is a photo of the supposed quack-up meteor-wrong.(bottom of page) http://tinyurl.com/2f7bsc Best, ken Ruben Garcia wrote: Hi all, Does anyone believe this one!

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite fake

2008-02-01 Thread Ken Newton
http://tinyurl.com/38sy3w best, ken Pete Shugar wrote: Someone more knowlegable than me please check the following link. http://cgi.ebay.com/Meteorite-Unclassified_W0QQitemZ250210096743QQihZ015QQcategoryZ3239QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Thanks, Pete

[meteorite-list] Question about Jiddat al Harasis 073

2008-01-28 Thread Ken Newton
List Members, There is currently four eBay offerings of JaH 073 by seller 'freakingcat_gems'. http://tinyurl.com/25j4f6 I've not seen a 'meteorite' like this before, can anyone with a slice confirm or debunk this? And does anyone have a slice photo? Thanks in advance, Ken Newton

Re: [meteorite-list] most popular meteorite

2008-01-21 Thread Ken Newton
Nantan the most faked meteorite on eBay Ken Newton Jeff Grossman wrote: Nobody has gotten it yet. Answer tomorrow. Jeff At 02:03 PM 1/21/2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: good question, I'd say it was either the article on the Tunguska event, the entry on Canyon Diablo, Nakhla, Sikhote Alin

Re: [meteorite-list] Chat

2008-01-13 Thread Ken Newton
(Sorry if this is a duplicate) Hi, I asked Mark about his site at the end of last Nov. He said he was going to totally rework Meteorite Articles after the new year. Photos were old and not very good to 2007 standards, needing a lot of editing. Best, ken newton Jason Utas wrote: Hola All

Re: [meteorite-list] Strange Explosion Rocks Sokoto

2008-01-11 Thread Ken Newton
Nigeria best, kn Michael L Blood wrote: Hi Mike and all, Am I to assume Sokoto is in Japan, because it sounds Like a Japanese name? Am I to assume Sokoto is in some 0ther country because Mohammed is not, I would think, a Common Japanese name? In other words WHERE is

Re: [meteorite-list] Anybody recogonize this??????

2008-01-11 Thread Ken Newton
Hi Dean, It looks like ferrochromanganese. http://meteorite-identification.com/Hot%20Rocks/ferrochromanganese.html http://meteorite-recovery.tripod.com/2007/jul07.htm best, Ken http://meteorite-identification.com/ dean bessey wrote: I got a little excited about this a short while ago (until

Re: [meteorite-list] Another meteorite claim

2007-12-20 Thread Ken Newton
Hi, This is a photo of basalt from Mike's pen pal, Mr. Gregory. (And 'Yes', basalt can have a magnetic attraction.) http://meteorite-identification.com/images/basalt-close.jpg And basalt from the (not) venusmeteorite site (now collaborating with Mr. Gregory ) :

Re: [meteorite-list] Another meteorite claim

2007-12-20 Thread Ken Newton
Sorry for the dup. I didn't know the url needed a 'www'. Hi, This is a photo of basalt from Mike's pen pal, Mr. Gregory. (And 'Yes', basalt can have a magnetic attraction.) http://www.meteorite-identification.com/images/basalt-close.jpg And basalt from the (not) venusmeteorite site (now

Re: [meteorite-list] Ebay Buyer Bewares - ARIZONA 'RING' METEORITE SOLID IRON / NICKEL UNCUT

2007-12-14 Thread Ken Newton
, Ken Newton http:www.meteorite-identification.com http://meteorite-identification.com/updates.html __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] magnetic meteorites

2007-12-02 Thread Ken Newton
Hi Michael, Magnetic can mean more than one thing: 1.of or pertaining to a magnet or magnetism. 2.having the properties of a magnet. 3.capable of being magnetized or attracted by a magnet. 4.pertaining to the magnetic field of the earth: the magnetic equator. 5.exerting a

Re: [meteorite-list] Fourth-grader Finds Meteorite in Florida?

2007-11-21 Thread Ken Newton
Hi, History repeats itself. http://meteorite-identification.com/mwnews/11041981.htm http://meteorite-identification.com/mwnews/burnin.html Best, ken Adam Hupe wrote: Looks like the kid needs to learn a lesson in telling the truth. Come on, steam coming out of the hole and it burnt his little

Re: [meteorite-list] PLATO PUTORANO like MESOSIDERITE METEORITE

2007-11-20 Thread Ken Newton
(native nickel-iron) also, Awaruite /New Zealand Josephinite/Oregon Best, ken Andreas Gren wrote: Hi Ron, Plato Puturano, is native iron, which is rare on earth. Even the earth crust is 4% Fe, most is associated with other elements in minerals. There are just e few locations known where to

Re: [meteorite-list] Cruelities

2007-11-19 Thread Ken Newton
Hi, Speaking about being caught ni-handled, see how this strange case turned out: http://allafrica.com/stories/200404200352.html Best, ken ensoramanda wrote: Hi Martin / All Strewnfield cruelty!! Page 6 here...I'm surprised that not more are stolen!!

Re: [meteorite-list] Kids say the darndest things

2007-11-19 Thread Ken Newton
The video: http://www.gainesvillesun.com/article/20071117/MULTIMEDIA/71117017/1033/multimedia best, kn Darren Garrison wrote: Ooops, cussin' in the subject. Anyway, a pair of creative liars and a clueless science teacher.

Re: [meteorite-list] best meteowrong, yet

2007-10-30 Thread Ken Newton
(Oops, last two didn't go thru, one more time) Jason and McKinney, I agree with you. Both McKinney's items and those of ebay seller 'kingjamesvi' appear to be ferrochromanganese. see: http://meteorite-identification.com/hotrocks.html Bob Verish has done more research on this. Check out his

[meteorite-list] Taking shill bidding to a new level

2007-10-26 Thread Ken Newton
.html Best, ken newton http://meteorite-identification.com/updates.html __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] AD Carancas - Ebay auction - Met list auction

2007-10-02 Thread Ken Newton
(Posted for Gregory Randall) Mike or Ken, Please. one last post. List members, Feeling much better after 3 hours sleep. Talking with my wife this morning she feels that we should go to Desag. She's looking for tickets as I'm composing. She talked with a policeman at Desag and he invited us

Re: [meteorite-list] From the Admin - update on List Policies

2007-08-05 Thread ken newton
All, This was the last policies update, please note #7. Art, please remove Steve and his daily, unadvertised self promotions. The List was peaceful (and respectful) while he was in Mexico. Respectfully, Ken Newton Art wrote: Good Evening; Here are the latest updates of the List policies

Re: [meteorite-list] Nut finds fake meteorite with fake technology!

2007-08-03 Thread Ken Newton
-content iron meteorite unloaded much more of the same on eBay: http://home.earthlink.net/~wrongs/auctions/6562295908.pdf Best, Ken Newton http://home.earthlink.net/~magellon/updates.html Sterling K. Webb wrote: Hi, List, He's a dowser! Gee, I haven't seen or heard of a dowser at work for 50

Re: [meteorite-list] Ad: Cali meteorite Hammerstone ending on ebay soon

2007-08-01 Thread Ken Newton
or apologize, NO excuses. This is a trust based hobby. A person who lies and fabricates untruths will also lie about his meteorites. It that how you want to be viewed? It is better to be wrong than to be a slanderer/liar in the eyes of the meteorite community and new collectors. Ken Newton M come

Re: [meteorite-list] $30,000 fusion slag

2007-06-24 Thread Ken Newton
/_W0QQsassZstarchasersmeteoritesQQhtZ-1 Buyers Beware - Victims have your items tested, notify eBay and Paypal, and take legal action. Best, Ken Newton M come Meteorite Meteorites wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=190124557001sspagename=ADME:L:RTQ:US:1 IMCA where you are??? Matteo

Re: [meteorite-list] one last round/than that's all folks

2007-06-23 Thread Ken Newton
Hi Steve, How about this commitment/promise to the List? /From now any sales,ebay,givaways, or non-meteorite items will strictly be done on another list that was meant to be for that reason,I will post to that.And here is promise I will keep and you can truly count on,if I do post something like

Re: [meteorite-list] Sky detonation video

2007-06-12 Thread Ken Newton
G'day Paul and All, Great link!! (Kids- don't try this at home:) A similar happening discussed a few years back. http://tinyurl.com/3dxqgo Best, ken [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good day, Folks, Watch the first half of the clip closely and notice it appears that something is attached to, and

[meteorite-list] Suspect Seller?

2007-05-15 Thread Ken Newton
or the Berlin Astronomical Center (where these items were claimed to be analyzed)? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=120118976148 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=120118967971 Thanks, Ken Newton #9632 __ Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Suspect Seller?

2007-05-15 Thread Ken Newton
not change my opinion of the items offered, it answers my question about the seller's motives. This is not an intentional scam but specimen misidentification. Thanks to Martin and All for your kind assistance and input, Ken Newton http://home.earthlink.net/~magellon/mepage.html Martin Altmann wrote

Re: [meteorite-list] This is the funniest meteorite dealer I'veseen?

2007-05-10 Thread Ken Newton
list. Thanks, Ken Newton #9632 ken newton wrote: Hi, He's back and not so funny. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=190110054792 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=190110047400 Buyers Beware, Ken __ Meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Fireball falls on secondary school in Guanajuanto Mexico

2007-05-06 Thread Ken Newton
http://tinyurl.com/2qazme Anyone know anything about this? http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/423092.html (in Spanish) Best, Ken* * __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] This is the funniest meteorite dealer I'veseen?

2007-05-05 Thread ken newton
Hi, He's back and not so funny. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=190110054792 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=190110047400 Buyers Beware, Ken MexicoDoug wrote: Dave wrote: For god's sake - can someone please stop these idiots? These people are VERY

Re: [meteorite-list] OT:Chinese Fake Meteorite= Mail Fraud 3 BAD knowingly and willingly---Delete if not interested

2007-04-24 Thread ken newton
a complaint to ebay. Maybe if they get enough people doing this, they'll shut them down. Thanks ... J Complaints are obviously key but I am puzzled why eBay acts on some and not others. Best, Ken Newton #9632 http://tinyurl.com/27bkgk(IMCA - China Scam) http://home.earthlink.net/~ebaywrong

Re: [meteorite-list] Possible topic - magnetic rake

2007-04-10 Thread ken newton
other than respect without solid proof. My thoughts, Ken Newton IMCA #9632 Some of the Paragould reports say it took ten men all day to dig it out which if you have ever done any serious digging it would only take two people with horses a few hours to dig out a rock that size

Re: [meteorite-list] This is the funniest meteorite dealer I've seen?

2007-04-10 Thread ken newton
Hi, This was one of my attempts (Dec 2005) to reason with M.M. http://home.earthlink.net/~ebaywrong/auction/minor.html With the passing of the Frass Site, it looks as though there are several hopefuls trying to attain it's unique position. Best, Ken Newton http://home.earthlink.net/~magellon

[meteorite-list] 'Buy it Now' for only $2K

2007-04-08 Thread ken newton
Did you see this?: UNFOUND METEORITE LOCATION IN NORTHERN MAINE +/- 1MILE http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=130098263381 My favorite part: This is a VERY, VERY remote area... rugged terain, very hard walking, crossing streams and will take an experienced outdoors man in

Re: [meteorite-list] Possible topic - magnetic rake

2007-04-07 Thread ken newton
Hi Mike, Here is an interesting yet simple design: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=120104679016 As you can see from the photo, the distance from ground to base can be regulated by the four adjustment holes. The quick release drops all magnetic debris. Best, ken newton

Re: [meteorite-list] CALIFORNIA-REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST - Final

2007-03-25 Thread ken newton
geologists and geological academicians know less about meteorites than list members! Equally importantly, as in this case, the List members show a willingness to respectfully share that knowledge with others, great or small. But that is what the List is all about, isn't it? Best, Ken Newton Dave

[meteorite-list] CALIFORNIA-REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST FINDS HOBBY WITH EBAY

2007-03-24 Thread ken newton
ordinary hematite to anyone else? As far as the obvious entry FUSION coating, remember this? http://home.earthlink.net/~wrongs/auctions/2255992757.htm Follow-up: http://home.earthlink.net/~meteorwrong/auctions/2260392588.htm Continuously amazed, Ken Newton http://home.earthlink.net/~magellon

Re: [meteorite-list] CALIFORNIA-REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST FINDS HOBBY WITH EBAY

2007-03-24 Thread ken newton
specifically involving meteorites! Cheers, Norm (http://tektitesource.com) --- ken newton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Check out this professional geologist's 'Ureilite meteorite with diamonds.' http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=300094532355 (see question at bottom

Re: [meteorite-list] CALIFORNIA-REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST FINDS HOBBY WITH EBAY

2007-03-24 Thread ken newton
--- ken newton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Norm and others, Thanks for your reply. The photos do not show up well in the little ebay viewer so here are three urls. http://i7.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/94/59/e4ce_3.JPG http://i2.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/94/59/e233_3.JPG http://i1.ebayimg.com/01/i/000

Re: [meteorite-list] CALIFORNIA-REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST - Final

2007-03-24 Thread ken newton
imagining it, or can you detect some concentric banding, convex towards the upper left (opposite the saw marks)? If that's real, this may well be petrified wood! Surely the seller would've recognized that--- Norm http://tektitesource.com --- ken newton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Norm and others

Re: [meteorite-list] Topics for collection of wisdoms

2007-03-21 Thread ken newton
astronauts' A team at the University of Tennessee (UT) in Knoxville is also looking at ways of using magnets to filter dust from the living environments of lunar bases and spacecraft. Best, ken newton __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Forwarded AD - New Illinois Iron Meteorite?

2007-03-18 Thread ken newton
Hi, Hope I am wrong, but that is one fakey looking iron... Best, Ken Newton Michael L Blood wrote: Hello Fellow listees, I have some exciting news as I have met a gentleman that may have found the 10th meteorite from Illinois and the 3rd Illinois Iron. If this is truly a new iron meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] Not and Idea for list to think about - Thanks for the feedback!

2007-03-15 Thread ken newton
, not the enemy. Best, Ken Newton Gary K. Foote wrote: Does this strike anyone else as an attempt to help a commercial site make more $$$ by streamlining their output at your expense? Gary If all the meteorite-lists Sellers added the same code (example ML1947) in the title of all their auctions

Re: [meteorite-list] New Orleans

2007-03-11 Thread ken newton
' fragments on ebay. http://www.uno.edu/pegmatology/pub/meteor/meteor.html (photos) http://www.meteoritearticles.com/znpneworleans.html best, ken newton Bruce Yankewitz wrote: Seems to me that virtually all of the New Orleans meteorite to reach the collector market has been in almost indentical, crumb

Re: [meteorite-list] New Orleans

2007-03-11 Thread ken newton
would probably get much higher bids if your PF fragments were accompanied with written authentication by Paul Sipiera or the like. Not a bad idea. Best, Ken Newton Bill wrote: Ken, Most of us know about the N.O. excursion. Point is, how reliable can the authenticty of street crumbs be? Can

Re: [meteorite-list] New Orleans

2007-03-11 Thread ken newton
Sipiera or the like. Not a bad idea. Best, Ken Newton Bill wrote: Ken, Most of us know about the N.O. excursion. Point is, how reliable can the authenticty of street crumbs be? Can the IMCA vouch for each and every crumb that's sold by a member of your org.? I have buckets of very nice

Re: [meteorite-list] Suspected Meteorite Hits Illinois Home

2007-03-06 Thread ken newton
, ken newton Dave Freeman mjwy wrote: Dear List;] Here is the email address of the photographer and story artist You may all wish to ask him to follow up on the story to either disprove, or prove the rock in question. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Best, Dave Freeman RS WY Ron Baalke wrote

Re: [meteorite-list] ill need more

2007-02-25 Thread ken newton
/7211886.htm January 19, 1879 -US-The Murderous Meteorite http://home.earthlink.net/~mwnews/mm.html November 14, 1817 -France-Paris Fall http://home.earthlink.net/~mwnews/11141817.htm Best, Ken Newton MARK BOSTICK wrote: Michael Blood asked: However, I was wondering what the NAME

Re: [meteorite-list] www.venusmeteorite.com - what are your opinions on this claim

2007-02-12 Thread ken newton
thing they ask. (see - http://tinyurl.com/34zlbf) The fruitage of obsession is frustration and paranoia. Not a good road to be on. Best Wishes on the recovery of the main mass, Ken Newton Randall Gregory wrote: Ken, Thank you for you reply and the link to webwrongs. Yes, it's theolitic

Re: [meteorite-list] Sikhote-Alin Picture of the Day - Saturday, February 03, 2007

2007-02-03 Thread ken newton
and not reheated. Ken Newton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.spacerocksinc.com/February_3.html __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Is this a FAKE pallasite, why?

2007-02-01 Thread ken newton
My thanks to you and Jeff Kuyken who kindly informed me of this. Minsk (In NHM Cat) is one of 8 synonyms listed for Brahin, the only approved meteorite from Gomel', Belarus http://tin.er.usgs.gov/meteor/metbull.php?code=5130 Best, Ken Newton David Kitt Deyarmin wrote: I thought Barhin

Re: [meteorite-list] Is this a FAKE pallasite, why?

2007-01-30 Thread ken newton
to learn more about meteorite identification. China needs many more honest sellers like yourself. Most of the wrongs on eBay at this moment are from China sellers. Their scams do injury to all collectors and dealers. http://imca.cc/index.php?option=com_contenttask=viewid=26Itemid=114 Best, Ken

Re: [meteorite-list] Mars Connection to Seaton Beach 'Find'

2007-01-24 Thread ken newton
Hi, Are there any BIMS members with more insight on this? Thanks, Ken Newton Ron Baalke wrote: http://www.midweekherald.co.uk/midweekherald/news/story.aspx?brand=MDWOnlinecategory=newstBrand=devon24tCategory=newsmdwitemid=DEED24%20Jan%202007%2010%3A26%3A27%3A343 Mars connection to Seaton

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteor strikes Alex City house?

2007-01-16 Thread ken newton
What I find strange is the part about birds hitting the house all the time. Unless he meant birds flying into closed windows?? Also the article fails to mention that Mr. Tapley's house is about 2300 feet SW of the departure end of the local airport. Hmmm? http://www.pettyurl.com/7q3 Best, Ken

[meteorite-list] Meteor strikes might kill people this weekend

2007-01-12 Thread ken newton
Hmmm? Would you hire this consulting firm ? http://www.dba-oracle.com/news_meteor_strikes_may_hit_people.htm __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Wisconsin Man Says Meteorite Hit His Driveway

2007-01-10 Thread ken newton
Hi, I was told a List member purchased the specimen mentioned below. Would the new owner be so kind as to contact me off list? Thanks, Ken Newton http://home.earthlink.net/~magellon/ Ron Baalke wrote: http://www.wisinfo.com/northwestern/news/local/stories/local_21122794.shtml Area man says

Re: [meteorite-list] Sonic Boom Felt in Florida?

2007-01-10 Thread ken newton
with the right atmospheric conditions can cause a sonic boom. Best, Ken Newton MARK BOSTICK wrote: There have been several sonic booms in Florida reported by the press the last 2-3 years. I am starting to the lean towards the possibility of a military experiment. Mark

Re: [meteorite-list] possible leonid meteorite

2006-12-04 Thread ken newton
Hmmm? http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/meteorite-list/2006-October/027363.html http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/meteorite-list/2006-October/027395.html http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/meteorite-list/2006-September/026251.html Steve, you claim that you (and your dog) have found several

Re: [meteorite-list] Wingstars

2006-11-09 Thread ken newton
http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/meteorite-list/2005-July/175763.html [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi List! Has anyone ever heard of wingstars? They look just like meteorites, but no nickel! I have seen a book on them but can't remember the name of it. Anyone know of it? Jim Balister

Re: [meteorite-list] Wingstars

2006-11-09 Thread ken newton
http://home.earthlink.net/~mwnews/wingstar.html best, Ken Newton IMCA #9632 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi List! Has anyone ever heard of wingstars? They look just like meteorites, but no nickel! I have seen a book on them but can't remember the name of it. Anyone know of it? Jim

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