Re: [meteorite-list] Effect of fall of dollar against Euro/ dirham's

2008-04-09 Thread Sterling K. Webb
Hi, Marketeers! Rob wrote: Wouldn't it be interesting if there was a futures market for meteorites? That would add some price stability... Like the futures market equivalents for bundled subprime loans, the credit insurers and their credit default slops? Buy them for pennies on the

[meteorite-list] AD: ebay listings

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Re: [meteorite-list] Effect of fall of dollar against Euro/ dirham's

2008-04-09 Thread mexicodoug
Rob wrote: Wouldn't it be interesting if there was a futures market for meteorites? That would add some price stability... DISCLAIMER: The below is only a personal opinion and should not be taken seriously. I am not responsible anyone screwing up because they want to speculate in a market

[meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - April 9, 2008

2008-04-09 Thread Michael Johnson
http://www.rocksfromspace.org/April_9_2008.html __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] How Do You Know It's A Meteorite?

2008-04-09 Thread PolandMET
My answer is very simple - we don't know until a reputable lab says so. Some laymans are very hard to convince that their rock is worth not more than 1cent. So then I say my final argument :) I buy and sell meteorites, so if I dont like buy Your meteorite then it is propably not a

[meteorite-list] Tom Phillips screen saver

2008-04-09 Thread Jerry
If you haven't checked out Tom Phillips screen saver site you're missing a real treat! Hi list, You all know Paul (Meteorite Times) http://www.meteorite-times.com/meteorite_frame.htm He has put in a lot of time and created a new improved screen saver of my cross polarized light meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] April Meteorite-Times now up (Thin section examination!)

2008-04-09 Thread STARSANDSCOPES
Hi List, Each month I put a few images in an article called Micro Visions. This month I show the use of an inexpensive wave plate for meteorite thin section examination in cross polarized light. I have some very cool shots, but even better I have a series of 6 shots where I show one

[meteorite-list] Science tattoos

2008-04-09 Thread Darren Garrison
http://carlzimmer.typepad.com/ Haven't ran across a meteorite one (yet) but some are astronomy related, and many are cool. I've never had a tattoo, but I'd like some of these. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list

Re: [meteorite-list] European/US market comparison

2008-04-09 Thread Martin Altmann
Hi E.P. In Europe is going on more than you would expect! It only isn't noticed that much here on the US-list. I can speak only for Germany and there happened a lot in the very recent times, bringing meteorites to a broader attention. List member Dieter Heinlein designed and equipped a

[meteorite-list] Futures Market for Meteorites?

2008-04-09 Thread Michael Gilmer
Wouldn't it be interesting if there was a futures market for meteorites? That would add some price stability... Heck no. No offense. But look at the stellar example that Wall Street provides - do we really want to model the meteorite market after a group of speculators whose ranks are

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - April 9, 2008

2008-04-09 Thread mexicodoug
Hi Dave G. Michael J., Very nice! Thanks for the beautiful pseudo-oriented NWA 4554 treat for today's RFSPOD ... Did you mean pseudo-oriented? or super-oriented! The Bulletin states that there was only one piece classified: weighing 500 grams. Did 110 grams get broken off of the

[meteorite-list] re How do you know it's a meteorite?

2008-04-09 Thread Dave Harris
I get asked this question often - and I always split it in two - I say If you mean ,how do I personally know it's a meteorite?', then I reply, because I purchased it from a specialist dealer/university/museum or what ever... I then rapidly follow it up with if you mean how do _we_ as humans

[meteorite-list] Part two - April 6 2008 Argentine fall

2008-04-09 Thread mexicodoug
Hello again, Here's the confirmation of the real meteorite pieces found so far, they are fragile, and they think they will find more. The largest is the size of a fist, the other four so far ~3cm. The location reported of the find is: Colonia Verdú.

[meteorite-list] April 6, 2008 witnessed fall

2008-04-09 Thread mexicodoug
Hi Listees, No one mentioned this? Apparently the meteorite that was reported and fell Sunday night in Argentina is already confirmed by several pieces. This earlier article shows the location, and here is a translation of the foreign tongue for Alfonso:

Re: [meteorite-list] My Futures Market for Meteorites? post

2008-04-09 Thread Michael Gilmer
Hi Group! For the record, my last post about Wall Street and a possible futures market for meteorites was a poor attempt at humor and was meant as tongue in cheek. It was not intended to be a troll or to offend anyone. I sincerely apologize if anyone took offense. So everyone please call off

Re: [meteorite-list] Part two - April 6 2008 Argentine fall

2008-04-09 Thread Mike Jensen
Hi Doug and list I just added it to my new falls page along with a picture and a link to a cool video showing some of the recovered stones. They sure look good to me. It just so happens I was already adding another fall from Turkey around March 7. That makes 4 possible falls this year already

Re: [meteorite-list] Futures Market for Meteorites?

2008-04-09 Thread Michael Gilmer
Hateful personal attack from list member via email. This from an attorney. Very professional. What a crock. It's your ranks that are swollen with people sole motivation is profit before integrity. Integrity? In the Meteorite community? That's funny. It's your ranks are swollen with

[meteorite-list] HiRISE Sees Phobos in Color and Stereo

2008-04-09 Thread Ron Baalke
FROM: Lori Stiles (520-626-4402; [EMAIL PROTECTED]) HiRISE Sees Phobos in Color and Stereo University of Arizona April 9, 2008 The High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, run from The University of Arizona, has produced a new color stereo view of Phobos, the larger and inner of Mars' two

[meteorite-list] MRO HiRISE Images - April 9, 2008

2008-04-09 Thread Ron Baalke
MARS RECONNAISSANCE ORBITER HIRISE IMAGES April 9, 2008 o Phobos Imaged by HiRISE http://hirise.lpl.arizona.edu/phobos.php o Eroding Mesas Forming Seif and Barchan Dunes http://hirise.lpl.arizona.edu/PSP_007676_1385 o Proposed MSL Landing Site in Mawrth Vallis - Ellipse 1

Re: [meteorite-list] My Futures Market for Meteorites? post

2008-04-09 Thread Howard Steffic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaKkuJVy2YA Howard Steffic Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 10:44:15 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] My Futures Market for Meteorites? post Hi Group! For the record, my last post about Wall Street

Re: [meteorite-list] April 6, 2008 witnessed fall

2008-04-09 Thread mexicodoug
OK, Armando it's duly noted pt sounded more like Platinum than Portugal to me - sorry... That thing of the allien language was a joke towards the high intelectuality of many of the specialists.:-) OK, but don't you wish you were the 29-year old specialist (this is the word used to

Re: [meteorite-list] Part two - April 6 2008 Argentine fall

2008-04-09 Thread wahlperry
Hi Mike, Thanks for the new page! keep up the good work. Sonny -Original Message- From: Mike Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 11:12 am Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Part two - April 6 2008 Argentine fall

Re: [meteorite-list] HiRISE Sees Phobos in Color and Stereo

2008-04-09 Thread Michael Murray
Fantastic pictures. On the picture focusing in close on Stickney crater, if you look at the left edge of the photo and about half way up or a little more, it looks like the camera caught an object in motion moving down the side away from the big crater creating another one of the long

Re: [meteorite-list] April 6, 2008 witnessed fall-clarification

2008-04-09 Thread mexicodoug
Addendum, Hi Listees, I got this question privately. As strictly a news messenger, here is what I think: It hit a well? Wow! Actually, the word well is probably best translated as simply a hole (which is well, a natural well). I don't think the human constructed variety, though the

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[meteorite-list] HiRISE Sees Phobos in Color and Stereo

2008-04-09 Thread Charley
Hi Ron List, Wow! Simply stunning! Thanks for sharing Ron. Best regards, Charley Butterfield Well, squids don't work. Hey! Let's try elephants ! Hannibal Message: 8 Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 11:29:06 -0700 (PDT) From: Ron Baalke [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:

Re: [meteorite-list] April 6, 2008 witnessed fall

2008-04-09 Thread Eduardo.
Hi Doug and list. Before anyone start packing to fly down to Argentina, be aware that there is a new law (from December 2007) and ALL THE NEW METEORITES ARE NOW ARGENTINE HERITAGE. So they can not be exported without goverment papers. I was not able to see any stones yet (I'm having a hard

Re: [meteorite-list] April 6, 2008 witnessed fall-clarification

2008-04-09 Thread Eduardo.
It did not hit a well, it was found in a hole. Just wrong translation Eduardo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:42:26 -0400 Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] April 6, 2008 witnessed fall-clarification Addendum, Hi

[meteorite-list] NEW Argentina Meteorite Law

2008-04-09 Thread McCartney Taylor
Yes, Eduardo is correct. There is a new law in Argentina that makes all new FALLS and FINDS national property. Technically, it makes them 'cultural heritage artifacts'. This means they will fall under UNESCO laws and they can issue Interpol arrest warrants that are recognized by most

Re: [meteorite-list] Futures Market for Meteorites?

2008-04-09 Thread Rob McCafferty
--- Michael Gilmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wouldn't it be interesting if there was a futures market for meteorites? That would add some price stability... The nature of meteorites is not the same. The random nature of their arrival makes the whole thing unpredictable. Can you imagine

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[meteorite-list] OT: searching for sands from Namibia and other deserts where meteorites have been found

2008-04-09 Thread drtanuki
Dear List, I am seeking persons that can help supply sand samples for research of known locations (GPS or LAT/LON) from Namibia and other deserts where meteorites have been found. Anyone that can help please contact me off list. Thank you. Best Regards, Dirk Ross...Tokyo

Re: [meteorite-list] Science tattoos

2008-04-09 Thread Jerry
Now that's art with ..! Jerry Flaherty - Original Message - From: Darren Garrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 11:00 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Science tattoos http://carlzimmer.typepad.com/ Haven't ran

Re: [meteorite-list] Futures Market for Meteorites?

2008-04-09 Thread Martin Altmann
Come on Rob! I think for the utmost part of the collectorship, no matter if they're buying huge pieces or micromounts, the economical value (especially the short-time value) of a piece is its least interesting aspect. Meteorites are nutriment for the soul, for the intellect, they are excitement

Re: [meteorite-list] Science tattoos

2008-04-09 Thread MeteorHntr
Here is a photo of my fireball tattoo: http://members.aol.com/meteorhntr/tatoo.jpg Steve Arnold Arkansas **Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv000316)

Re: [meteorite-list] Science tattoos

2008-04-09 Thread Martin Altmann
And I need some galaxies on my belly, Then I can demonstrate the expanding universe. -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Im Auftrag von [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gesendet: Donnerstag, 10. April 2008 02:30 An: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED];

Re: [meteorite-list] Science tattoos

2008-04-09 Thread Jerry
EXCELLENT! Jerry Flaherty - Original Message - From: Martin Altmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 8:38 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Science tattoos And I need some galaxies on my belly, Then I can demonstrate the

Re: [meteorite-list] Science tattoos - Ground-up

2008-04-09 Thread Timothy Heitz
They ground-up pieces of a meteorite to make their tattoos even more powerful. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/06/0618_040618_tvtattoo_2.html Tim Heitz - Original Message - From: Jerry [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED];

Re: [meteorite-list] Futures Market for Meteorites?

2008-04-09 Thread Armando Afonso
A comunist dealer??? :-) - Original Message - From: Michael Gilmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 4:54 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Futures Market for Meteorites? Wouldn't it be interesting if there was a futures market

Re: [meteorite-list] April 6, 2008 witnessed fall

2008-04-09 Thread Armando Afonso
Not for me, Doug. I don´t need translations, since my language is latin, too. That thing of the allien language was a joke towards the high intelectuality of many of the specialists.:-) Armando Afonso (no L, please) - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [meteorite-list] Effect of fall of dollar against Euro/ dirham's

2008-04-09 Thread Michael Farmer
I am in Washington DC at this moment, working out an exchange with the Smithsonian. I just walked by the White House and IRS building less than an hour ago, and the protesters made me smile, at least some people are disgusted by the way the current administration has pissed away our nation's

Re: [meteorite-list] Science tattoos

2008-04-09 Thread Moni Waiblinger
Hi All, Martin, I love it! Only you can think of that! I wanted to at one time get a shooting star tattoo, but never really found one that I liked. I like yours Steve. Its pretty far out! With best regards, Moni From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Thu, 10