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#51 Re: Not So Free Chat » Former member needs assistance please » 2018-01-02 19:17:40
I have sent an email to Mr. Tice... with instructions for login and have done a password reset for this old member and I hope he does come back.....
Thank you. 
(Mr. Tice is 92; let's especially give him a warm welcomed return)
#52 Not So Free Chat » Former member needs assistance please » 2018-01-02 11:14:36
- Palomar7
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His username was dicktice and his e-mail address is still current (I found prior posts of his via Search).
Mr. Tice seems not to understand my directions as to how to access this board again.
Can someone with Admin please send him an e-mail with instructions? He is interested in participating again and it'd be so nice having him!
(tell him Cindy sent you)
#53 Re: Not So Free Chat » Why do we have Poverty in America » 2017-12-29 16:11:14
"U.N. Official Shocked at Poverty In Rural Alabama"
Could be replaced with "rural New Mexico."
I should have my husband (married nearly 25 years) post here about growing up, as a US-born Hispanic from a very poor home, seeing Mexican Nationals skating into USA and being showered with all sorts of "free goodies" while his parents worked hard in the fields. What fun it was, having to work - as a kid - to help pay for shoes, clothing, food ... while Mexican kids at school flaunted their better stuff (courtesy Uncle Sam).
Wanna bet it's the same in rural Alabama?
#54 Re: Not So Free Chat » Politics » 2017-12-29 13:47:50
We in Canada are inundated by American TV. One executive from CBC said he met executives from American media who claimed to be his master. He refused to let them be his master. But we are flooded with American TV, American movies, American magazines, every form of media. You don't like hearing about Canada? We're flooded every day with far more. Get over it.
There's a flip side to this (not being combative nor argumentative).
At times I've checked Canadian, Australian, or other news sources...
...to see (rough estimate) 70% US stuff.
So one quickly decide "why bother checking their stuff when I'm mostly looking back on US stuff?"
And if I stop checking I might be up for accusations of being "isolative."
Sincerely and seriously (and sincerely), I do wish UK and Australia and Canada, etc., would reinforce their traditions, push their news harder, etc. Be yourselves - REALLY put it out there.
Variety is the spice of life. I'd like some too!
#55 Re: Science, Technology, and Astronomy » Musk delivers ahead of time again! :) » 2017-12-27 07:13:32
Amazing. I like the "can-do" people.
#56 Science, Technology, and Astronomy » Real holiday flashing lights... » 2017-12-23 11:49:01
- Palomar7
- Replies: 3
https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap070415.html
An absolute favorite. Cheers! :-)
#57 Re: Not So Free Chat » The Strange Fate of the Mexican Space Corn » 2017-12-22 19:25:02
Warning on the link inadequate level of security.
raddle.me uses security technology that is outdated and vulnerable to attack. An attacker could easily reveal information which you thought to be safe. The website administrator will need to fix the server first before you can visit the site.
Really? 
I didn't notice or wasn't notified on this device.
Spaceweather.com archives every day's page; can be relocated there (November; I can't recall exact date, sorry).
#58 Not So Free Chat » The Strange Fate of the Mexican Space Corn » 2017-12-22 15:23:34
- Palomar7
- Replies: 3
For anyone who missed this awhile back at spaceweather.com (Earth to Sky Calculus [student science projects]):
LINK REMOVED (see SpaceNut's reply below - security warning)
Photos are linked.
#59 Re: Human missions » Success by 2030? » 2017-12-22 13:24:57
SpaceX will get to Mars before any other governmental agency.
I see they're still hoisting satellites.
Will get up to speed on all this ASAP - on my own time/effort of course.
#60 Re: Not So Free Chat » How does ESA fare? » 2017-12-22 12:25:53
As I understand it, ESA is separate from the EU. So Britain may remain a member after 2019.
I hope so (that's good to know, if so).
Humanity isn't even trying when it comes to space exploration.
True. This pervasive mentality that everything on Earth must be fine and dandy or we can't go is as ludicrous (and crippling) as canceling a family vacation because some kinfolk don't get along.
#61 Re: Martian Chronicles » Cassini Haiku Sequence » 2017-12-21 17:44:05
This is wonderful, and I mean that--it fills me with wonder for the universe out there that we will hopefully someday get to see.
Thank you. Agreed!
#62 Not So Free Chat » How does ESA fare? » 2017-12-21 17:35:08
- Palomar7
- Replies: 5
Considering the sizable influx of refugees and immigrants, and resultant financial strain, including some social difficulties pertaining to (seeking to *avoid* political discussion)...is ESA's budget healthy? Does a good working relationship continue with NASA?
I'm a bit rusty on certain matters.
#63 Not So Free Chat » Invitations sent - please do likewise » 2017-12-21 17:04:37
- Palomar7
- Replies: 0
I'm contacting others to return via their e-mail in profile. Probably some of those are no longer valid e-mail addresses, but it's worth a shot.
--Cindy
#64 Re: Science, Technology, and Astronomy » Jeff Bezos in Space » 2017-12-21 07:39:39
Gee Polamar such an old topic with little followup on the hows....
Yeah.
Was "strolling down Memory Lane" yesterday, combing through old threads; this caught my eye. :-)
#65 Re: Human missions » Success by 2030? » 2017-12-21 07:13:00
They could. They would have to get firm, to kick but. There are individuals in NASA who don't like the current "Oval Office & Co", so are deliberately fighting against them. Current President would have to fire someone to get anything to happen. I don't think he realizes that yet.
And that's unfortunate (tax payer $$)...should simply do their job. A current supervisor of mine is unlikable and yet...I'm being paid to do a job.
I wish they'd simply focus on doing their taxpayer-paid jobs. Ah well.
#66 Re: Human missions » Success by 2030? » 2017-12-20 19:32:45
Are you up to speed with Space X's plans? I think the consensus here is that Space X will get to Mars before NASA - that at some point Space X will be taken on as NASA's contractor for getting to Mars. Space X plan to get a cargo rocket landed in 2022 and humans to Mars by 2024. Most people think this a bit over-ambitious and likely to slip by at least 2 years, and maybe more. I am in the optimistic camp thinking they can do it now they have nearly all the required technologies in place.
Thanks.
Unfortunately I've not kept up in a while (career-related tumult since September). Your comment "...at some point Space X will be taken on as NASA's contractor..." is familiar (as I'd last read elsewhere).
Aside from a lifelong desire, imho the society in which I currently find myself truly needs a MAJOR "breath of fresh air." Going to Mars will hopefully accomplish that too.
#67 Human missions » Success by 2030? » 2017-12-20 17:05:22
- Palomar7
- Replies: 16
Will current US "Oval Office & Co" get us to Mars?
Not seeking to discuss politics btw.
Current President has stated his intention for a manned mission to Mars. What are the chances that will happen, in your estimation?
I'm holding out 40% hope.
#68 Re: Science, Technology, and Astronomy » Jeff Bezos in Space » 2017-12-20 16:13:08
"Jeff Bezos, of Amazon.com fame, is going into the private human spaceflight industry - backed by his $1.7 billion fortune."
...now a 100 Billion $$ fortune.
Maybe he and Elon Musk can get together on Mars.
#69 Martian Chronicles » Cassini Haiku Sequence » 2017-12-20 15:33:43
- Palomar7
- Replies: 7
Huygens upon
your finely instrumented
back; Saturn out-bound.
*
Huygens, released,
descends through Titan's hazy
veil; rock-strewn vista.
*
Marvel of geysers:
Blue-gray Enceladus with
cracks dubbed "Tiger Stripes."
*
Hyperion: Weird
sponge-like moon, believed riddled
with hundreds of caves.
*
Mimas: Small moon with
huge peaked crater, resembles
Vader's own Death Star.
*
Seeming placid clouds -
peach, rose, soft yellow - mask wild
supersonic winds.
*
Whether natural
light or infrared, Saturn's
rings are majestic.
*
Fly beneath ring-plane,
swoop up to graze Saturn's bright
globe: Ah, such a ride!
(c) Cindy Medina
#70 Re: Pictures of Mars » Pictures of Saturn » 2017-12-20 15:22:01
Always beautiful. :-) I miss Cassini. Reminds me that I wrote a Haiku (poem) sequence regarding the mission. Will post it soon (new thread).
#71 Re: Meta New Mars » Long time "no see" » 2017-12-20 13:05:32
Thank you. One of my stories (ready for publication) concerns a colonized Mars.
#72 Meta New Mars » Long time "no see" » 2017-12-20 11:53:00
- Palomar7
- Replies: 4
Hello.
I participated at this forum years ago as "Palomar."
Dropping in to get reacquainted and give a personal update.
I'm still (since childhood) interested in space exploration, astronomy, etc. Now married nearly 25 years. I've recently become a poet (published) and also write prose (3 novel-length stories completed/seeking publication). I've had the good fortune of Clive Barker taking an interest in my efforts; my writing really took off and we've become friends (reciprocal, interactive).
I read Dr. Zubrin's book "The Case for Mars" in 2002 (that long ago!) and still (always) hope we finally get there (not mere "flags and footprints").
My personal schedule is rather busy. I'll drop by as time permits. Happy Holidays to everyone.